Did I Tell You...

...How blessed I am...
to have people like you...
to remind me...

the reason I am here for...


that God has sent you to walk thru life with me...
thru different seasons especially the hardest/toughest times in my life...
you were willing to be there for me...
So I wanna share my joys with you as well....

friendship which has grown...
the power of fellowship with one another, with those whom you've known for a long time or just a short period of time...

of God's love & grace in my life... even when I don't feel I deserve it...

that life can be full of surprises...
even when I thought I already know what it really means & thought of what I could expect...
when in reality I really don't...

that I have people I can look up to...
not just my peers but older brothers & sisters that would support & be an encouragement to me thru the way they live and speak into my life...

Also, to the many who have crossed paths with me...
who may not be in the pics...

...Thank you for being in my life...
I am ever grateful!

But most importantly,

...Thank You God...

{Pics from Lizzie's 22nd birthday, 12th - 14th Dec 08}

Early Rise...

I've been noticing my waking up pattern...
I've 'almost' been consistently wake up at 7.10am on weekdays, however quickly fall back into sleep after that, reasoning with myself that I need more sleep & rest before I start work.

However, I remembered the prayer I made...
"Lord, wake me up early so that I may spend time with You".

"Lord was that You?", I asked this morning
Wow! He sure responded really quickly.

People who know me.. I am NEVER an early riser.
okie.. maybe never is too strong of a word to use.

Nwayz, I realised that... if you really really call upon His Name and truly wanna seek Him. Well, there gotta be a first step somewhere...
He will respond. Most of the time, He does it in ways we do not expect, but He responds.
He usually does anyway. Unless, He's got a purpose of not responding (like the story of Job) - but at the end of it He did respond!

So yeah.. Lesson learnt.

So, Lizzie if you do wake up early.. just get up!! If u really mean what you say, den do it. Get yr lazy bumm of the bed and just do it! Discipline my dear... Then you can go back to yr cozy bed and sleep (if u have the time) :)

Weirdness~

If I..
Sleep late -> Waking up early -> On Time for tram

If I..
Sleep early ->Wake up late -> Miss tram >.<

HOW CAN THAT BE???
=.=

Let's also look into my energy levels...

Fewer hours of sleep : Alertness level is higher in the morning -> drops after lunch (zombie-nized) -> rises at about 3.30pm -> quickly drops after 5.30pm.

More hours of sleep: Alertness level is lower in the morning (extra blur) -> gradually rises throughout the day -> drops in the evening (still experimenting)

sigh...
So is sleeping earlier + more hours really beneficial?

My bioclock is obviously chaotic.

She's so Lizzy~

Lizzie misses being...
... crazy... cheeky... funny... happy... smiley... dreamy... free-ly...
Don't know what other words I can use that ends with Y di.
Dizzy? Don't like to be dizzy. LOL!
Well, she is always busy. That's without a doubt.

Lizzie misses being LIZZY! XD

Not that I am not now.

Thoughts...
Does all of those characters really dimishes when u start working?
How do u balance with... Fun vs work? Childlike heart vs maturity? Personal time & rest vs time with people?

Can Lizzie be even more lizzier than before? Or do ppl see that trait diminishing in her life?

What does it really mean to be a Lizzy? Any ideas?

Working life & studies a 'no-no'

Lizzie found out that she shouldn't cont studying if she is gonna work full time.

After work she'll just want to go into her own lil world...

No assignments to bug her... no studies to worry about.
No words/ideas she needs to come up with on top of her head.

Sometimes she would socialise but it wouldn't be as often as she used to do so.

She may just prefer to rest & watch some series that would entertain her.

Being alone sure isn't such a bother anymore because all one craves for when he/she starts working to do his/her own thing in his/her own time.

Working sure takes a lot of yr energy. It's not a bad thing though.
'Cuz all that you'll wanna do when you work, is to put in the best u could into all that you are to do... that's what lizzie aims to do anyway.

So.. if next year Lizzie have a full time job, bye-bye to studies for now.
In few years time, I'll see you again.

When the time comes, I'll be able to support & sustain myself better...
Also, hopefully have someone to support me too through it too.

Taiwanese songs? O_O!

love this song for some reason... it's cuteeeeee~ and love the tune :)

Let's see how many ppl understand the song I've posted...

Ku Cha
wei xiao de kan ni, yue shi ren zhen jiu yue rang ren xin teng
jie tou na zhan lu deng fang fu zai xiao wo yu ben
mei shen me neng zuo, dan wo bi shui dou zhen cheng
pao yi bei ku cha, pei ban ni dao ye shen

ni zhi bu zhi dao, ni zong you yi zhong hen ke ai de du te
rang wo chong man yong qi di dang dong tian de han leng
zen yang zuo cai hui wan mei, xiang ge nan ren?
he yi bei ku cha wen nuan ni de ti wen

bu yong deng ni kai kou xian shuo wo ai ni
zai na zhi qian xiang dui ni shuo wo yuan yi
ni bu bi wen, ni ye bu bi deng
zhe yi ke, jiu zhi de ai dao yong heng
wo gai ru he rang ni ming bai wo ai ni?
zai na zhi hou ni dian tou shuo wo yuan yi
xiang zhao gu ni, xiang shou hu zhe ni
zhe yi ke, jiu xiang ba ni bao jin

ni zhi bu zhi dao ni ye you yi zhong hen ke ai de tian zhen
da nan hai de kou wen, mei li jia dao yi bai fen

zen yang zuo cai hui wan mei, xiang ge nan ren?
he yi bei ku cha wen nuan ni de ti wen

sui ran yong yuan tai bu ke neng, shao le ni de wan zheng
liang ge dui de ren qi ji jiu hui fa sheng~

from one of my fav taiwanese series - Brown Sugar Macchiato

Meat for happiness

I've been eating steak a lot more often then I used to.
Good timing as well.
Heard that red meat helps with blood circulation and it influences your hormones - the one that controls your emotions.
Anyway, heard that red meat is good for depressed people.
You know like people eat carbs for energy, and meat for energy and protein. Well, eat meat to keep you happy~! LOL! I dunno how strong that theory is..

Anyway, I had my fair share of red meat & it was awesome! Loved it~!


If you come to Aussie, you have to eat it at Hog's Breath.
Went for drinks after that? Haha! "I wish!", well part of me will say that... the me now says... "nah, don't need it". What a surprise?
Have people been noticing that I've changed or something? I think they do. I know I did.
Either that, they just got to know me a lil better... beyond the lizzie they thought or perceived her to be...

Are her colours showing? haha! We'll find out!
Which colours would you like to see? :P

One Step At A Time

Hurry up and wait
So close, but so far away
Everything that you've always dreamed of
Close enough for you to taste
But you just can't touch

You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet
Wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it
You know you can if you get the chance
In your face as the door keeps slamming
Now you're feeling more and more frustrated
And you're getting all kind of impatient waiting

We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen and it's
Supposed to happen and we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time

You believe and you doubt
You're confused, you got it all figured out
Everything that you always wished for
Could be yours, should be yours, would be yours
If they only knew

When you can't wait any longer
But there's no end in sight
when you need to find the strength
It's your faith that makes you stronger
The only way you get there
Is one step at a time

~ by Jordan Sparks ~

... Gonna live my days, one day at a time ...
... As I walk through the journey of life, I'm gonna take, one step at a time ...

Through thick and thin, through sunshine and stormy days,
Take one step at a time.
One step at a time in my life with, for & towards HIM.

Thank You!

Interesting lessons but with caution. Just for laughs!

Caution:
This post is for mature audience. Those under the age of 13, pls do not continue reading the post or view with parental guidance/adult supervision. It contains vulgarality & coarse language.

For those who want to take a risk reading the post...
Have fun! :P I just find it really intersting!


Lesson 1:
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.
The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.
When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.
Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'
After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.
When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?'
'It was Bob the next door neighbour,' she replies.
'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'

Moral of the story:
If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.


Lesson 2:
A priest offered a Nun a lift.
She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.
The priest nearly had an accident.
After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.
The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'
The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again. The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'
The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'
Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.
On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.'

Moral of the story: If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.


Lesson 3:
A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp.
They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.' 'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.' Puff! She's gone.
'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'
Puff! He's gone.
'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager. The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch.'

Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say.


Lesson 4
An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.
A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?' The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.'
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.


Lesson 5
A turkey was chatting with a bull.
'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.' 'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients.'
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough str ength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.
The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.
Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.
He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.

Moral of the story: Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there..


Lesson 6
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.
The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.

Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
(3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep your mouth shut! (**so not what I'll do!)

More human?

Sometimes I wish that I can be more 'human'.
What do I mean by human?
More in-tuned with my emotions and being able to be sensitive to others' emotions and needs.

Sigh.
I was a emo-ing almost the whole week. With that, I didn't quite have much to offer to others.

Maybe it's an excuse? Is it considered an excuse? I dunno.

However, ultimately we are called to love one another and I think when Jesus said it, it's like the love that He showed us through the Word.

Unconditional love.

But we are limited as humans! Ok.. let's not run towards that idea yet. Start with the idea of loving one another first, with what we can and who we are...

How can we or do we love one another?
- through encouragement
- through support
- through rebuke (not often do we percieve this as one do that do we?)

I used to be a pretty good encourager & supporter... (I think ler... I hope so! LOL!) But now... I think I lost my touch.

"How on earth am I gonna be a Youth Worker?" Lizzie wonders to herself.

Many would surely start with the encouraging and support bit... but after a long while of doing so, it usually leads to the rebuke part if the individual just doesn't listen or is ignorant of what you or others tried to do.

Who on earth likes to be rebuked? I personally don't.

But do we need it at times? Yes. Sometimes when we think too negatively and are ignorant of certain things in our lives or what we have, I would think, yes I need to be rebuked. Most often a gentle rebuke at times... but there are other times a harsher rebuke (like parents to their children). Yes, it may seem that they don't understand us and all... God Himself discipline's His children because He loves us.

But pls pls pls, don't always use rebuking others as loving one another. Loving one another means being sensitive towards others as well. Rebuking is not the ONLY means of loving others =.= Some people just don't watch what they say (I have to admit, I am at wrong as well).

Often what we really need is someone to just be there.
Without fancy words, without advices, without judgements... without the need to really do anything or expressing yourself even. Just... being... there. The stillness of being there and staying, can make a whole difference.

Even Jesus called His disciples to stay from a short distance while He was in deep sorrow and went on to pray to the Father (Matt 26:38).

Sometimes we try too hard to encourage & support others... to know what are the right words we can say or the right things we could do to make things better for them.

However, sometimes it's just giving the person time on his or her own... giving space to just allow the individual to mourn, reflect, realise and learn somethings on his or her own.

Even Jesus had his personal time in prayer with the Father.


My wish list...

I wish I could be more sensitive...
I wish I would not grow tired in helping others...
I wish I could be stronger in understanding and dealing with my emotions...
I wish to be careful with my own words & my own thoughts...
I wish I can help others deal with their emotions...
I wish I cared more most often... although many times I wish I cared less...
I wish I have more strength in ministering to others...
I wish I know how to deal with others more effectively... as individuals... as the people that God has made them...
I wish I have the right words to say or know what to do...
I wish I have the right attitude towards certain situations...
I wish I could be more assertive in what I thought and believe in...
I wish I could have done a better job in being a friend...

"I wish"

Perhaps, I shouldn't wish anymore... but turn to the One who who knows it all and would teach me how to... All I need to do is ask, learn & obey... It all comes right back at Him.

Oh God... Only You can help, mould me into the person You want or called me to be. Also, the person You could use for Your greater purposes. I may not be perfect but You are perfect. Therefore, only You can perfect-ize me... even when I am not. And what does it mean to be perfect? Only You know.

So, more human? Jesus lived on earth and showed what true humanity is all about and what it should be.

Marketing Strategies/Terms

For those who do not understand how marketing works...
These are awesome examples! Hilarious~

Illustrations:
1. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: " I am very rich. Marry me! " - Direct Marketing


2. You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says: " He's very rich. "Marry him." - Advertising


3. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone number. The next day, you call and say: " Hi, I'm very rich. Marry me!" - Telemarketing


4. You're at a party and see gorgeous girl. You get up and straighten your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink, you open the door (of the car)for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her ride and then say:"By the way, I'm rich. Will you "Marry Me?" - Public Relations


5. You're at a party and see gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says:"You are very rich! "Can you marry ! Me?" - Brand Recognition


6. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: "I am very rich. Marry me!" She gives you a nice hard slap on your face. - Customer Feedback


7. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: "I am very rich. Marry me!" And she introduces you to her husband. - Demand and Supply Gap


8. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and before you say anything, another person come and tell her: "I'm rich. Will you marry me?" and she goes with him - Competition eating into your market share


9. You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and before you
say: "I'm rich, Marry me!" your wife arrives. - Restriction for entering new markets

Hatez de Flu Bug~

Timeline: Monday (8th Sept) - present (18th Sept)
Duration: 10 days
Diagnosed: Flu virus
Symptoms: Congested nose, phlegm, dry throat, chesty cough, wheeze, body aches, legs muscle strain/cramp, red-purplish blotches on the thighs, stomach discomfort, nausea, dizziness, headache, lost of appetite, dry skin.
Results: Lost of 2-3kgs.

Lizzie's thoughts:

• How long more :(
• I miss home... mum, dad, bro... my bed... hot weather + air-con..
  
• No appetite but I miss home food
  
• Pls pls pls don't vomit. Stay still...
  
• Persevere on. Will get well soon!!!
  
• Lizzie wants hugs...
• Wanna cry T.T
• Hatez being sick
• Worries about studies, assignments, projects & meetings *missed 2 meetings & classes so far* >.<
  
• Worries about work *missed 2half days of work already* >.<
• Monthly cycle, why do you have to come early 'n now?!
• Dizzy, headache = Need to lie down & sleep.
  
• Sometimes scared of resting/sleeping because she'll feel like crap when she wakes up or feels uncomfortable when she sleeps.
• Gives a weak smile
• *looks herself at the mirror* O_O >.< O_O what happened to my face le? super dry skin & pimply.
  
• Arghh! Long hair irritating! Gets entangled so easily. Not ideal when u're sick. Wanna cuttttt soon!~

Thank you dear friends,
who have checked on how I was/am doing...
who brought food to my doorstep...
who cooked for me...
who brought me to the pharmacy...
who bought groceries for me...
who accompanied me...
who prayed for me...
who advised me on what I should do...
who calmed me down when I panicked about my symptoms...


In the midst of feeling crappy throughout the whole week...

A could almost hear that tiny voice...
"It'll be all over soon... I promise you"
and I could almost feel a His hands over me... giving me a *hug*

- that was all I needed to hear, feel & longed for -

That was when I realized, though I haven't been seeking Him much throughout the week...
Through my ramblings...
through my sufferings...
through my sickness...

He was there... He is still there...

then a thought...

He does know what I'm going through. He knows how I feel. He feels it too.

He is not One that is separated from us. He knows and understands.

"It is You isn't it?... thank You..."

Blessed Independance Day in M'sia

Lizzie gives a shout out from her blog,

"Blessed 51st Merdeka Malaysia!!!"

Well, Malaysia has come a long way.. whether it's becoming better or worst, Malaysia is still my home country.

Though I do complain and it frustrates me a lot to hear the things happening there, Malaysia is still pretty much close to my heart. Reason is simple; I was born there and grew up in the land for 20 years of my life! Although I am currently in Adelaide, I still remember you, M'sia.

Ok-ler. M'sians who are not in their homeland & wanna join this crazy blogger!~ Let's sing together the national anthem.. (LOL! I hope I remember liao. It'll be embarrasing if I did a mistake)

"Negaraku!
Tanah tumpahnya darahku
Rakyat hidup, bersatu dan maju
Rahmat bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan
Raja kita selamat bertahta
Rahmat bahagia, Tuhan kurniakan
Raja kita selamat bertahta!!!!"

Translation:
(sorry if the translation sounds weird. My Malay language not as good as it used to be. I try to make it sound as appropriate, as right and correctly as possible. LOL!)

My country
My blood has poured out on the land
Citizens live in harmony and progress
With happiness that God has blessed
Our king, may you reign
With happiness that God has blessed
Our king, may you reign

"Yeeeppp yeeeppp Hooorayyyyy! Yip yipppp HOoooRrraYYY!!!"

Oh, God pls heal Malaysia.

Funny-lame pic

Bike helmets don't quite fit Lizzie. It fits her head perfectly, but she looks funny in it. Does not complement her style~
Feels as if I am wearing an astronaut suite/headgear.
Can hardly hear anything with the helmet on. It's like sound proof!

Yes, this is Lizzie trying to be lame. Did it work?

Life is...

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

Life is beauty, admire it.

Life is bliss, taste it.

Life is a dream, realise it.

Life is a challenge, meet it.

Life is a duty, complete it.

Life is a game, play it.

Life is a promise, fulfil it.

Life is sorrow, overcome it.

Life is a song, sing it.

Life is a struggle, accept it.

Life is a tragedy, confront it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.

Life is luck, make it.

Life is too precious, do not destroy it.

Life is life, fight for it.

Mother Teresa

Nobel Peace Prize Recipient

Lily White Princesses - Girl's Ministry 09.08.08

We are His princesses~!
Help us to know that by heart
And be the princesses
You want us to be~

Let us be Your princesses
That would shine Your glory
That would live by Your Name
And live by the name given to us

May we act like princesses
With the understanding that we can
Walk proudly as Your children
But humbly bow our heads before You

May we live as Your princesses
May we learn act like one
May You help us to the one
The one You made us to be!

Written by Your precious princess~ Lizzie H.

Books & Art

Books I was reading...

The power of saying 'NO'

Peace like a river~ Talks about His peace & waiting upon the Lord

Heaps of decisions to make? Am I going the right path? How would I know His will for me? Is there such thing as a perfect will?

God our romancer! He chases after us!

Books I wanna get...

Ordinary women become extraordinary

How to go deeeeep~ deeper in love with You.

My Art
(yes, I used to scribble during my free time & when I need to destress)

This is embarrassing, but yeah.. I spelt my name wrongly... lol!

Last but not least, smileys for everyone!~

Mark Harris - Find Your Wings

Mark Harris - Find Your Wings
From the album The Line Between The Two

It's only for a moment you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you
Will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I'll pray
For all that you might do
But most of all I'll want to know
You're walking in the truth
And If I never told you
I want you to know
As I watch you grow

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

May passion be the wind
That leads you through your days
And may conviction keep you strong
Guide you on your way
May there be many moments
That make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky
I'll have tears as you take off
But I'll cheer as you fly

When I wake up....

This is what I would love to look out to every morning~

Awesomeness~ Breath-taking...
This would be the kinda place I wanna go for me honeymoon~
Weeeeeee~

A new start again~

I know I know.. I've been MIA-ing... Missing In Action~

News from Adelaide-land on Lizzie:-

• She's got a job as a receptionist in an accountancy firm in the city (once a week)
• She's worked for about 2 full weeks now (trained)
• She's gone for a road trip just to Port Lincoln & had an awesome, fantastic & relaxing time
  
• She's just came back from a hot pot dinner with the gals, her exBible Study group
• She's gonna start her new semester in Tabor Adelaide, studying Youth Work from tomorrow onwards, 3 days a week
• She's trying to get scholarship for her current studies from church
• She's nervous about starting school, working and doing ministry at the same time

That's the update for today.
Next up pics will be arriving soon~

WHY IS IT SO FREAKIN' COLD IN ADELAIDE NOW=.=

James BS Group 2007

Last year's Bible Study group~

I really appreciate what our leader did in this group. I believe that she really made a difference in our lives. I know she did for me! And she still is! I believe that God has brought us all together, not by accident. We gel-ed together so well over the months. Amazing~!

It was certainly an interactive, supportive & encouraging group!
We've learned heaps from one another... Just because one dedicated her time & effort, to do His will, to follow His calling by leading and guiding us through. Also, not forgetting, everyone else who were willing to come week in & out faithfully, asking questions for clarity/understanding of the Word and the desire to learn together.

It is the only group with all gals in it!

Thank You God for bringing us together.
I've seen the people in this group changed over the months, including myself.
Though we are separated into different groups now, I know that it was this BS group that kinda 'kicked start' heaps of things, esp. how much we are involved now in OCF in our growth and how we are shaped to be the individuals we are now.

So, Cheers~ To my JAMES BS GROUP! I miss ya all!~ Ze bond we have, I shalt not forget!
Ivy, Joannies, Kristin, Sally, Mimi, Fiona + Cheryl (not in the pic)







Hope we get to meet up again for gatherings~

Poem on Winter

Winter is here and the leaves had fallen away,
As the leaves had left the branches...
What does it signify in our lives?
What will our story be for this winter season?

Will this season be a time of rest for many?
Like bears hibernate in their caves
To take time off
From their daily activities

Reflecting through the things we've done
That truly makes a difference
Thinking about the things we can do
Which would be worthwhile

Not just things that could bring an impact
For the present times or on earth
But things we could do
That would last beyond our lifetime

Will it be a time of healing
For those who are hurting?
A time to mend their hurts
From some secret wounds from the past

A wilderness for some
As the day becomes dark earlier than before
As darkness has prolonged its stay
As rain pours from time to time

May they still notice
The light within the darkness
May they still look forward
For brighter days ahead filled with hope

May they embrace
What they'll learn thru the wilderness
As they would be molded
To stand strong through many other winters ahead

Winter...
The time you can spend
With the ones close to you
and the ones you love

Think about fellowship
that would last throughout winter days
Fellowship that could stand strong
Even through the cold wind

Friendships and relationships will bloom
Like flowers when spring comes
Only if they've learned
To go through winter days

by Lizzie H.

Ready To Fly

I open my eyes the world seems a different place,
The colours are brighter and the air is sweet to taste.
see it's like I woke up from a nightmare that tied me down,
I smothered and trapped inside a sleep way underground

Its time I learned to fall,
To say the word goodbye.
To feel the sunlight on my face,
Maybe that means...

I'm ready to fly,
I wanna breathe in and breathe out and be who I am,
Let go of fear wanna feel alive.
I'm ready to fly,
The more that you hold me back you set me free,
You help my heart decide..
Maybe I'm, maybe I'm I'm ready to fly.

Where is your faith, where is your love for me?
Why do you fight the things I imagine in my dreams?
See the poison is strong, an addiction is tough to break.
But love is the hardest thing I have ever had to shake.

Its time to break these chains,
To look you in the eye,
To tell you that its over now,
Maybe that means...

(Give me the strength to walk away)
(Give me the strength to stay the road ahead)
Even if it's a lonely place.
(Give me the hope to mend this heart)
(Give me the chance to see love smile, smile again)
To see love smile..

by Amy Pearson

Winter's best

How do you get prepared for winter season?

A hot drink.. but not just any~
Chocolate drink with marshmallow~ AWESOME!

Oh and pls wear multiple layers of clothes when you are out.
As you can see, Lizzie is wearing 2 layers - long sleeve + short sleeve (it's a fashion trend here) and remember to bring a jacket out.
Yes, Lizzie so eager to drink it and eat the marshmallow. haha!

Meals:
Have more carbs... eg. RICE XD
Broccoli is very good for health... it produces iron.. and err err.. it's good la.. lol
Have some meat for protein!


P/S Why this particular meal? Well, just because I thought this is the best dish I've made this year. It actually taste really good (In my opinion ler!) Hehe 'chow' broccoli for the first time & it turned out well! Proud of myself XD Also, I don't really have other pics of food that I've made XP So, hehe. Just promoting a dish I've made that was a success. YEY!

Cold Winter

Yes.. it is a cold winter.. and it's gonna get colder...
But I'm still gonna smile through it!~

Winter

And everything in time and under heaven
Finally falls asleep
Wrapped in blankets white, all creation Shivers underneath
And still I notice you
When branches crack
And in my breath on frosted glass
Even now in death, You open doors for life to enter You are winter

~lyrics from "Every Season" by Nichole Nordeman~

It is certainly getting colder here. Falls to 7C at night.
From ONE layer of clothes to FOUR layers when I go out.

I found myself reminiscing... Glimpses with different people who were close in my life...
Winter here in Adelaide last year was so different than this time around.
I found myself being close and surrounded by different people this year when I came back.
Found myself in a season of my life which is so different than the previous year.
Am in a new cozy place. My floor is carpeted which would keep my feet warm this year.

Wow...
Just thought about how God has brought me through the year.
I remembered how He called me to Himself and embraced me in His arms again... He healed my brokenness and wounds and opened up doors in my heart for life to enter (like in the song)

This year, He is certainly trying to open different doors, some doors wider...
Instead of allowing me to stay-in or hide away in my own 'room'/'space', being boxed up and secluded.
Slowly, He is bringing me out to try something new and adventurous, in which my heart longs for them somewhere deep inside.
Slowly, He trying to bring me out, helping me express myself more freely and discover His beauty & His heart.

He has started to prepare me for spring already...
That's when things will become clearer 'n busier in my life...
I know that it'll not be a smooth sailing season as I would have juggle between priorities.
As seasons change, will other areas in my life change too? I believe so.
Lifestyle, friendships, relationships, growth... I will change.

~As it takes time for flower buds to open, so will He do the same for me~

Embrace the 'winter' moment in your life, as I will for mine~
Wait for 'spring' to come... for something beautiful will come out from it!

Girl's Ministry #2 - The Search for My Prince

The promo video for Girl's Ministry #2 2008 : The Search For My Prince



Made by Esther Wong
Organized & directed by Lizzie Hie & Kristin Hsu

OCF Adelaide Uni, Gals ministry has been such a blessing to many people in Adelaide.
It started since last year, when Ms Shelley had a vision, a passion for girls and the idea was supported by many other sisters in Christ as well!
We always have a great time of sharing, learning.. of laughters and tears... being together as girls.. as His precious daughters...

The girls (2008)

On 10th May 2008:
Girls gathered at one of our sister's in Christ home.
Our title: The Search for My Prince.
No no not earthly Prince but our Heavenly Prince.
We learnt so much on:

• how much our God pursues after our hearts
  
• understanding of how good He is
• understanding why we 'walk away' from His love
• knowing that, He STILL searches, STILL pursues after us and STILL WANTS US. No matter how far we've gone away from Him, how much we've rebelled, no matter how we've abandoned from our first love for Him, no matter what we did to hurt Him and ourselves.. He STILL WANTS US

We had a time of sharing after the speaker session. We poured our hearts out, even after the session and we prayed for one another. It was the longest girl's ministry session we've ever had.

Know that you are never alone in your struggles!

Lunch served
(made by the gals of course)

Sandwiches, cake, sausages + cucumber

Individuals:

Speaker for the day: Ivy Tan

Girl's Ministry Leader : Kristin Hsu

Assisting/Supporting Role: Lizzie


Faithful Members

Jacqueline

Joannies
Fun Ting

Stephanie

New Members

Joanne

Jean

Group Poser Pics

Other activities (after session):

Fun Ting sharing with us her+ her friend's composed songs!~
Amazing

Girls listening attentively

Others in relaxed mode.. Just enjoying the music

Some fell asleep~! LOL! Jk jk.. u can see Jean, stucking her tongue out. haha!

Can you hear your prince calling & telling you He loves you and is pursuing after you?

We now can!


The Search for My Prince?
Well...
The Prince have Searched for Me :)
and you too...
He is searching for you!