Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all Mommies, who has been working very hard to take care of the family.

I was on leave yesterday to settle something but unfortunately the systems of our embassy here in SG is not that flexible to help people....:(

Anyway, I made my day meaningful and fruitful kaya nag-scrap na lang ako for Mother's Day gift.

I made total of 20pcs. fridge magnets using stamping techniques and patch them with Bible verses. Medyo matagal na rin kasing di ako nakapag-scrap kaya, first few trials the result was not that good. I made them for this coming Sunday as a Gift for all the Mother’s in our Church who will attend the service. Last year, I made bookmark for them…

So every time they will turn to get something from their fridge there’s a encouraging WORD from GOD which can strengthen and encourage them.

Sa lahat ng mga mommy binabati ko po kayo!!!

Goodbye Friend

So many things happened last month, good, bad and sad moments….that also shocked most of us when one of our friend died suddenly without any sickness…. When I heard that news my tears burst and my heart breaks although that person was not in contact with us for quite sometime. He was joyfully taking his breakfast with colleagues and all of a sudden passed out with no reason. After few minutes of resuscitation to revive him before he even reach the hospital he was pronounce dead. What a sad news to lost a good friend.

He was actually my supplier but whenever we had technical problems, he’s just one call away….I think we are all recovered from the incident but the family of 3 who lost their dear father still in grieved and, I saw their pain. That week I am so affected, but it also shown another perspective that GOD is in control. Life is very short, we are given a chance to enjoy and live every single time to the fullest with GOD’s grace and mercy. Another thing that makes me sad was the fact that he was not saved. I can’t remember whether I had the chance to share the gospel to him but now it’s too late.

I remember after we visited his wake, the other friend asked me why do Christians don’t feel sad when somebody passed away? Here was my reply: We feel sad because we lost a friend but if that person is saved we feel happy for him because at long last the much awaited time to see the LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ has come. And that’s our future direction. 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy.
We need to make our life meaningful and make sure that we treat a normal day as our last day. Only GOD knows when we will stop breathing, for my friend I am so sorry that he was taken that fast, but I know GOD has he’s reason.

productive

yehey!!!
marami akong nagawang LO last weekend kahit nahihilo ako naka 10 LO rin a day......mga simpleng LO nga lang....

konti na lang tapos ko ng ang London trip album namin....
trying to complete my daughter abc album, 2 years di pa rin matapos.....

Virus

I was down last week due to fever and dry cough, suspected that was due to environment and the food that I took from my last trip in JB. Last Wednesday, I was out for BT in JB, it was far and the journey was two hour plus before we reached the factory.

I was also surprised with the new method from immigration, we have to thumb print now as scanning, kasi nga naman baka naka wig kami eh meron wanted na hinahanap…..

I can only remember that we ate lots of pepper and spicy dishes, black pepper sotong, black pepper deer meat, duck, curry fish head and the only dish free from pepper was the vegetable. I was so tired that day, have to walk up and down as I audit the factory and need to stand for long hours. Pero kahit na pagod, I managed to performed my task completely, I remember while I was presenting the audit findings during closing meeting, I was coughing continuously but it was very dry…

Reached home about 8pm, and was shivering, feel very cold, then hubby prepared the cold towel soaked in ice and alcohol…actually di pa madali punasan ng super lamig….sabi nya it my turn…kasi last month when he was sick I did the same thing and he was mad kasi nga super lamig. But after that it was more comfortable. The following day, I thought I will be ok, but it turned out worst than the first night. This condition last until Saturday, and that is maybe because of the spicy food we ate plus the environment cold and later raining heavily…..

due to my condition, my daughter was crying that night and keep on telling me, she wil pray for me and she will take care of me....natatawa na nga si hubby kasi parang mawawala na ko kung iyakan ako......pero we told her naman na it's just a normal kind of fever and cough so she don't need to worry too much.

the next day, mc rin sya heheheh....kasi me nakitang butlig raw sa kamay but when we sent her to clinic wala naman.....masyado lang siguro na-alarm yun teacher kasi sinabi nya sa school na mommy is very sick......

This was the second time I got sick right after the bt…need to be more careful and will try not to eat too much spicy.

Shanghai Trip

I was so busy lately due to tight schedule at work, at home and even outside activity’s.
It was my first time to visit Shanghai, China and was amazed with few of their advanced technology. Dina talaga sila pahuhuli ngayon. Except from the cold weather each state has it’s own similarity.

Weather forecast from the internet before I depart SG was 16 degrees C so, I did not bring so much clothing’s since it was only for 3days. But, it was a big mistake! The weather was so cold and my blazer was not good enough to cover me….huhuhuuu…it was about 10 degrees C then. I was chilling whenever we were outside walking.

One thing common in China, everything is BIG. The buildings, malls, the factory and even the servings of food. During our last day, we went to Nanjing Road to shop for a while before we took our flight. This place was 2 hour drive from the factory and 1 hr. drive to the airport. But, because we didn’t had the chance to shop at night so we took the risk by dropping by to the Shanghai city to shop. We took our lunch on one of the Chinese restaurant and my eyes really pop-out when I saw how huge were their soup bowl and if I’m not wrong appro. 12” to 15” yun laki ng bowl….parang isang family ang kakain. Kaya inunahan ko na yung supplier ko na please order for me the smallest noodle bowl they had. And thankfully they had the normal 6” dia. Size. While we were walking on the stretched of Nanjing road I noticed something from the people around me. They were all looking at my feet, why??? At first I tried to ignore them ,maybe they were thinking how come it so white…nge…pale…..then I realized why, they were staring at me, because of all the people around I’m the ONLY one wearing an open high heels sandals and wearing a skirt where the rest are feeling so cold and all over they are fully covered….Remember I was not fully prepared…..huhh….My two buddies were laughing at me, because of this incident. My colleague, offered me his jacket on the 2nd day kasi talagang halos di ako makapagsalita habang naglalakad pagtapos naming mag-dinner.

One of the amazing experience was the Magnetic Lav train we took from the City to the airport. I have not seen a train running in 430km/hr speed and not touching the ground….the distance and the duration from city to airport took us 1hr.++ driving but that ride was only 7mins….what an wonderful experience.

I had taken few picture from this place and maybe post them later.
I tried to comeback on Thursday night although it was quite late because I do not want to miss the wonderful message on Friday.
Thank God for this trip, I have gain a lot of experience and exposure to another different culture.

what is important?

We had conversation today during lunch with my colleague regarding the education system in sg. Many people will say that we had the best education system here compare to other country but is it necessary? Yes, it is true that they are one of the best in terms of curriculum standard, but we also notice that children are more stress and did not enjoy their childhood.

According to their observation and the latest survey the numbers of children that was admitted to the mental hospital has been increased and that is due to overstress and pressurized by their parents. Their aim is to be the BEST. Some have purposely sent their children to tuition not because the child is not capable but because others did so, they have no time because busy making money and they doesn’t want to be left behind.
Many have forgotten that as parents we have the very important role to our children.
God said from the book of Deuteronomy 6:6-7 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Learning starts from home and not school and as parents we are responsible.

Parents should be grateful no matter what achievement our children will get. Of course, we will be happier and blessed if they have gain more but I learned from the BIBLE that with the GOD fearing character you’ll get wisdom “Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”

There was one story in the news that the boy jump from the flat because the parents had bitten him due to the class card was lower than they expected, and so out of disappointment he wanted to end his life, what a sad story..

I remember during our school days in kindergarten and even grade school, teacher will always check the nails, ears and uniform if they were clean. So this was few things I’d taught my daughter to check before going to school. One day after school, when I asked her whether her nails was long and if yes, I will cut, she replied me” mommy, my teacher never check my nails and uniform, and then I show him that my nails is clean, but he didn’t check” all of us who heard this comment laughed and asked her what was her teacher reply, she just said nothing. (that was from the previous school)…

Then, my colleague said that 15years ago they were taught about good manners and right conduct but after the MOE change over the years, character is not part of the goal anymore.

So parent, be wise and ask GOD’s provision that we may have guide and train our children diligently with a GOD fearing character and I believe that with the right upbringing will give them wisdom and as a result they may excel in their secular studies.
Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

samut-sari

Happy Chinese new year!

Missed my blog for months!

There was so many activities lately from home, work, church and even friends gathering….

Last dec2007 was full of fruitful spiritual growth after the Frasers Hill church camp, we got to know more about GOD’s WORD and provision in our life and some of the fellow brethren inside and out. The activities during camp was marvelous not mentioning the tarantula’s haunting and waterfall fun.

Christmas & New Year holidays are also remarkable. We sung a special no. during the New Year’s eve service with song Title “Ang Tanging Alay”, the first till third introduction was bloopers….hahaha…..we couldn’t get the tune from the guitar played by one of our brother in CHRIST…..then we decided not to use the guitar and then after that it was fine…..it was a different new year celebration with the meaningful beginning..

January 2008 was a busy month for work, lots of traveling and activities outside. One Saturday afternoon, we had watched the Ten Boom Christian family true story in the church and was moved on their story on how strong was their faith during trial and suffering. Thanks for their testimonies and somehow we could learned and know how GOD’s love and faithful lead us.

February came and finally I got the chance to update my blog.
Been wanting to see the sunrise at east coast for the past few attempt, and finally Thursday morning was the chance to reach there before the sun rise. We took few photos and wait till 7am at the sea side. Taken our breakfast at mcdo and later played badminton with our flat mates. We rent the bike at 9am and started to cycle all the way to the ski side back and forth thru the other side where we had stopped for a while to rest.
We reach home 2pm tired and with sun burn…..it was so hot that day…

We had the CNY party with N@WSG friends last Friday and as usual we had fun giving hong bao while kids in exchange gave us oranges. Lots of food specially the desserts…yummy…..
We had conversation and opinion for the current situation in our country…but, I guess forget about it….no matter how bad is the economy and we are politically unstable, I still believe that there’s no place like your own country…..hehehe…umasenso ka pilipinas……