In Motion

Visual art is so not my thing. Never was, never will be. I'm just too un-visually gifted to think of art as anything more than the bane of my existence. It is at best, a chore; at worst, a dreadful trial. So I don't know if it's natural or what, but I have an immense amount of respect for those who see arts and crafts activities as an enjoyable pastime. You know, those people who have a natural flair for creating pretty things or spaces or have gorgeous interior decorating. When I look at a pretty handmade card, the first thought that comes to mind is : what an awful lot of work! How many hours did this take? All those craft utensils can't be cheap. How talented. Okay maybe that's more than one thought. I think quickly. =P By the way, I also highly appreciate hard work and effort. Sometimes I wish I was more gifted. One's never contented. =P

Heard this oldie in church. =) Lyrics :  Is your burden heavy as you bear it all alone Does the road you travel harbor dangers yet unknown Are you growing weary in the struggle of it all Jesus will help you when on His name you call He is always there hearing every prayer faithful and true Walking by our side in His love we hide all the day through When you get discouraged just remember what to do Reach out to Jesus He's reach-ing out to you Is the life you're living filled with sorrow and despair Does the future press you with its worries and its care Are you tired and friendless have you almost lost your way Jesus will help you just call on Him today I said to reach out to Jesus He's reach-ing out to you Source : http://www.classic-country-song-lyrics.com/reachouttoJesuslyricschords.html

My heart wants to do what's right. When what's right isn't clear, I want to do what's right for myself. What's right for myself usually isn't right for others, like walking away. Desertion. Abandonment.  Because I know if I stay, I'll only get more hurt. I feel the need to walk away to protect my heart.  And preserve whatever isn't destructed yet in a potentially explosive future.

Yesterday, dad showed me the mysterious inner workings of...wait for it...the car. He's given the same lecture on basic car maintenance about 3 or 4 times previously, but I can never remember how to do all these hands on stuff. I have a terrible memory for visual stuff, and an almost non-existent ability to visualize stuff, so yeah. This time, I went out armed with a piece of paper and a pen - to sketch the various little parts that I had to take note of. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to guess how ugly my sketch was. Will my knight in shining armour just marry me quickly so I don't have to learn all these? =P ...On an entirely unrelated note, I wonder if mechanics would go for someone like me. Hmm.

This holiday is the best ever. Except for Rene, 'cause she still has classes. Heehee. That aside, she's been woken up at 7 something regularly for breakfast with her beloved sister and daddy and mummy. She hates waking up so early, but family ties have to be maintained k? I'm doing this for the good of our family. =P Mum has been watching a Korean series called "Miss Ripley Whom I Loved". Think she's finished it already, so she's moved on to listening to an audio series on Church History. Dad started her on it. Dad? He's been singing Mandarin worship songs all day every day  in an effort to learn scripture and biblical terms in Mandarin. And listening to the audio series on Church History. Still as enthusiastic as ever about learning new things at his age. He even wanted to drag me to a Praise Dance session at Good News Fellowship, but it was cancelled this Sunday. I'm having fun lazing around, finishing up my episodes of Drop Dead Diva and...

I grew up in a middle-class family where thriftiness is prized. Mum and dad set a good example, what can I say? =P Anything to put the blame on them . Anyway, my point is... I like getting good deals, and utilizing purchases to the maximum. In fact, the cheaper something is, and the more I use it, the more satisfaction I get out of that purchase. ...Which is also probably one of the reasons I don't mind Rene wearing my dresses/skirts/blouses/whatever she wants. Showing up in a dress others have seen before on Rene? Not a problem for me either. I mean, who cares. We're sisters, what looks good on me probably looks better on her. ;) Below is a list of things which have lasted for YEARS, cost only a bit, and have been properly utilized to the maximum: 1. My Camel Mountain hiking bag No, I don't hike (unless forced to), in case you were wondering. Mum bought this way back in 2009 when I first had to go over to KL. Cost approx RM 60. I've used it numerous times - pr...

Yesterday night while I was lining up the clothes, I asked Lara to come out and accompany me. So she did, meandering around aimlessly. Nothing caught her attention but she just pottered around investigating random stuff until I was done. Once I finished lining up the clothes, she casually strolled beside me and followed me into the house again. I think she really just wanted to accompany me. <3