Cool quotes

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.
-Leo Tolstoy

What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.
-A friend wrote this on MSN which I thought was really cool.


Been reading this on Ray's blog (look to the right)...not to plagiarise, but just wanted to put it here too.. =P Just thought it was an amazing piece of writing, inspiring, not sure where he got it from tho.

"Live. And Live Well. BREATHE. Breathe in and Breathe deeply. Be PRESENT. Do not be past. Do not be future. Be now. On a crystal clear, breezy 70 degree day, roll down the windows and FEEL the wind against your skin. Feel the warmth of the sun. If you run, then allow those first few breaths on a cool Autumn day to FREEZE your lungs and do not just be alarmed, be ALIVE. Get knee-deep in a novel and LOSE track of time. If you bike, pedal HARD… and if you crash then crash well.

Feel the SATISFACTION of a job well done—a paper well-written, a project thoroughly completed, a play well-performed. If you must wipe the snot from your 3-year old’s nose, don’t be disgusted if the Kleenex didn’t catch it all… because soon he’ll be wiping his own. If you’ve recently experienced loss, then GRIEVE. And Grieve well. At the table with friends and family, LAUGH. If you’re eating and laughing at the same time, then might as well laugh until you puke. And if you eat, then SMELL. The aromas are not impediments to your day. Steak on the grill, coffee beans freshly ground, cookies in the oven. And TASTE. Taste every ounce of flavor. Taste every ounce of friendship.

Taste every ounce of Life. Because-it-is-most-definitely-a-Gift."

Friends always

When you are brought so low, the truth is unbelievable, the pain tears your heart apart. It's the most extreme shock ever experienced and you just don't know what to think. There is much sadness, much much more than anger. But amazingly, God brings us down to a level of humility and love for the other person when all we can do is ask Him for help.

Sincere love - what is it if not truly caring but demanding nothing in return.

On the day I received it from one, I had to learn to pass this gesture to another. It is so hard when it actually happens to you.

No matter what has happened, how can I hate? Forgiveness brings out the best in people rather than hating. Genuine acceptance brings a level of peace. I admire you for just the way you are, and I still thank God our paths crossed.

I never want to judge, do name calling or put you down in any way in front of any one. If ever I catch myself doing it, I will pray really hard to God about it!

Friends always.

Happy New Year =)

What do you say to a little one who tells u that a boy (around 12 yrs) who likes her told his lil' brother that he wants to do sex? And she hates boys, and so she found what he said utterly revolting. I gave her some "big sister" advice but not sure if it was appropriate for someone that age. But I definitely did not tell her to continue hating him ....

anyways..Been back in Sydney for 2 days now and started work today. AND I left my umbrella at the bench i was sitting on at the bus stop as I was waiting for the bus to work. Darn it... Really hate losing umbrellas.

I kinda miss home now and my family. I was kinda looking forward to come back to Sydney but as the days approached real soon to my departure, i wished i had another week in Msia. I was so slack in November and when December came, I had no time left, and I still had things to do and people to visit. With all the family problems as well, as all 5 of us got into the car to the airport, I felt really sad for leaving my family, leaving my grandma who said she would think of me in the morning as I flew off. I know my mum misses me, and I realised my dad too. I looked on at my dad standing there in the doorway and it made me so sad. (He didn't come as the car wouldn't fit all of us and my bags). He helped me pack the music keyboard so that I could bring it over (since it was just collecting dust at home), gave me vitamins and other things to bring over, gave me a hug as I was going to walk out the door. I felt a little annoyed when he was telling me what to do and this and that as he was packing the keyboard but yeah, that's just the way he is. I know he loves me. When I arrived in Australia, he sent me a message. "Daddy did not know you going off so soon, thought u leaving 3rd, wanted to hold dinner for u before u leave, anyway i will keep this treat for your next trip. We all miss u and keep in touch. happy NY and god bless u. Daddy." Kinda worried something will happen to him. He's got so many health problems and recently got diabetes. Heart +prostrate+ diabetes...don't know what the hell else.......

Anyways, ...honestly, i feel kinda alone now. I don't think I've ever come back to an empty house from overseas before. Been trying to call friends and stuff - wish though that I could just go downstairs and see my brothers or sister and start asking them stupid crazy questions about nothing at all.

" So, Yung, what does it mean when a guy does this to you? does it mean he likes you? " haahhaha.....and my stupid brother will say something stupid or sarcastic

Anyways...i'm tired now....early night tonight coz i couldn't sleep till late last night.

nite nite =)