Simple & Straightforward

Picked up the 'the curious incident of the dog in the night-time' by mark haddon at The Tango Mango Bookshop. And what a good read it was.

Its about a 15 year old autistic boy Christoper who went about trying to investigate the murderer of Wellington, his neighbour's dog.

I like it for its simple, honest and straightforward writing style. Supposedly in line with the thoughts of an autistic individual.

Its simplicity and straightforwardness is at times childlike (but not childish) and somewhat matter of fact (but not rude).

The explanation(s) appear logical but they only make sense to the autistic individuals.

I like to think I write in a simple, honest and straightforward way. Or at least, I am inspired to adopt this style of writing.

And maybe the autistic chaps are the 'normal' ones. They are simple, honest and straightforward whereas the rest of us * are often somewhat complicated, may tell a lie or two (or a white lie) and tend to think too much (or not).

* Realised the 'abnormal' me uses 'somewhat', 'may', 'tend to' when a 'normal' chap would likely go straight to the point, and in this context, 'complicated', 'dishonest' and 'longwinded'. :-)

Bask in his Grace

I can feel that its gonna be a quiet and peaceful time ahead. And I thank God for it. I will bask in his grace. I will LIVE every second and every minute of it. I will take the time do the following...

...draw closer to HIM. Seek HIM. Ask HIM to reveal more to me
...read the books in my bookshelf and more
...know more about Singapore; the restaurants
...flip through interior design mags
...write MY stories via my blog
...pick up my M B lessons again
...swim and jog
...buy a C
...buy a H
...make people around me realise that I am more than a loyal friend, supportive colleague, I am a friend, a colleague in my own rights
...find myself
...find LOVE

@Wedding of two 25 yr olds. Those in Table 10 were too busy taking photos of ourselves. Who marry at 25 anyway?!

I spent an amazing 7 months working on this project (and others). It was quite an experience.

It was our honor to have him visit our Pavilion

For Good Reasons I shall not post any of the close up shots I had taken.

I teared when I was watching the MTV with him on the second floor of the pavilion. I was overwhelmed by his presence. He who built my country. He the visionary. He the greatest statesman I have ever known.

On this particular day, he was like a grandpa whom I want to give a big hug to. Never thought I would feel this way towards him. But I did.

Two people can be at the same place at the same time but what they see may differ. This is my version of the Shanghai World Expo.

The Infamous UK Pavilion. I LIKE.

My Best Pal in BJ @my fav pavilion The Spanish Pavilion

An Egg as Japan Pavilion

Denmark Pavilion's two main draw - the Mermaid & the chance to cycle up the ramp. Neat.

I just have to blog these shots as its taken by my personal photographer who is rather good at taking mood shots of me...in my opinion.

God Is SO FULL OF GRACE

God Heals.

My right knee has been giving me pain. Esp in the morning. And it has been taking place many many mornings.

One morning last week, I lay my hands on my right knee the moment I woke up. I asked for HIS healing. And viola, just like that. The pain was gone. And it never came back.

I love you Lord.

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God's way is HIGHER than ours.

I had a bit of a hangover. Went to bed after hastily taking out my Dad's chinese medicine, ready to brew it for him the next morning.

My mum had a nightmare at 4 am. Her ourburst woke me up. I went over to ensure she was okay. She was.

As I was walking back to my room (still nursing my hangover), I was compelled to check out my Dad's chinese medicine which I had taken out.

IF my Dad had taken it the next morning, it would have been diastrous. This was the same medicine that had caused his tummy upset and of which I had exchanged (most of it) for new ones earlier. I had forgotten to exchange/get rid of two of the packs! I was going to feed him with that the next morning!!

God Interferes.

I am SO THANKFUL to you GOD.

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I HEAR from GOD.

I went for my church conversion class. I was going to transfer my membership from LightHouse to COOS.

I was very very sleepy. I struggled to stay awake.

Usually at times like this, I would just doze off.

I did. And then HE gave me a gentle push. YES, I FELT HIS NUDGE.

I was wide awake thereafter. Taking in pastor's delivery on HIS WORD.

God TALKS to us if we are willing to listen. God you are AMAZING.

I was minding my own business...

In my White top, B&W tights and Black Killer Heels.

Holding a white file with lots of notes and a pen.

Minding my own business@office

Suddenly a loud voice called out to me,"WOW, U are SO SEX AND THE CITY today!"

I didn't see that coming as I was afterall, minding my own business. But its always good to be complimented especially when you had hapzardly put on the attire in the morning.

But this happy thought was interrupted by another loud cry,"SEASON ONE, NOT SEASON TWO."

A little annoyed but hey, I continued to mind my own business.

Although I think he should too.

IN and AROUND Central Park. Good to be back. U were so much part of my life 05-08.

Part of what I miss about Beijing...the Shopping. And I must say 3 salesgirls from 3 different shops I used to patronise still remember me!

The Hidden Tree...where I used to have my beer nite-out. Even my dear friend here in the pix never knew of its existence back then. So Hidden.