There was once a little matchstick who developed an itch on its little head. It decided to scratch itself and in the process, whoosh! It set itself on fire. Poor little matchstick was sent to the hospital for treatment and came back... as a cotton bud.

(courtesy of Chia)

It's such an awesome day today! The sun's shining, evaporating the morning chill from the air. The laundry's out in the sun and i'm bobbing to blaring Wang Lee Hom's Ni He Wo from Chia's JVC. Man, i could bask in this weather all day! This is perfect for a run to the Gardens! I feel way better too, compared to last night. :S Paul gave me a back 'rub' (??) and i felt much less nauseous after that. I've got a very bruised back at the moment. Dont anyone dare to even think about giving me a smack on the back.

Reproduction is a new-ish topic to venture into. From oral contraceptives to male erectile dysfunction and teratogenicity in pregnant mothers. And for some reason, there's this guy in my class who asks the most awkward questions at the strangest times! And i've learnt that just hearing him clear his throat and pose "Umm...Mr So-and-so..." is enough to make me as red as beetroot in the face. And i think Meghna has caught on... so at least i have someone to be red in the face with. :P Thanks Megh. We had Anatomy lab this morning, looking at fetuses and embryos. The normal ones were okay. Actually, not that normal considering the fact that they're unborn babies intact in containers of formalin in an Anatomy lab! But that was so interesting! By the 8th week, the embryo is about the size of one digit of my little finger. And yet i can see the little toes already! But there were those with defects. I felt so sad. At first it was more of fear...of seeing something different from myself. The conjoined twins sharing a face, limbless, with anencephaly (failure of development of the brain). What anguish these mothers must have felt. I guess that's where debates over maybe it's a good thing she miscarried if the baby was going to be born like that take their stand. I dont know. It's so different, reading about it in books and actually seeing the real thing. :'( sigh. Close contact with a fresh placenta specimen. That was so interesting!

I love my flat. I love my flatmates. Thanks peeps, for making me laugh all the time. i love hogging the sleeping bag. Thank you God!

To keep this anonymous:
"Nad, have you put my white sports bra to wash?" - MALE voice.

"Ben, have you turned the fish fingers?"
"Uh hmm."
"Ben, have you turned the fish fingers?"
"Uh hmm."
Dejavu?

Run to you

God provides. As simple as that. Whether or not i have the trust and faith and patience to wait upon Him, now that can be a different story! With His grace and strength, i'm getting there. =)

Matthew 10:15. Truly, what comes out of our mouths is what is in our hearts. Often that's what reflects who we truly are inside. You can only change a person by starting with the heart. It's true Ben, there's a very thin line between judging and condemning.

I was so nervous on Sunday, before praying for offering. It was a big thing for me. I have never been the kind of person to stand in front of a crowd. I am not eloquent nor articulate. I cant crack jokes and i'm plain horrible when it comes to speaking out loud. Ben would vouch for that. It was a busy Sunday, running back and forth to make sure that the frozen sausage rolls in the oven arent charcoal on the outside and still frozen mince on the inside... to get it cooked all the way through, i had to put in on a lower temperature. With that, also meaning that i had to check it every 15 minutes or so. Coming back into the auditorium, i thought i had 10 minutes or so to calm my palpitating heart. But no... it was 10 seconds. I heard Uncle Then say "And now Angela will... " So i stepped out. Nervous. Kinda. But then my mind flashed back to the meaning of it all. The only audience that truly matters is Him. And i shared and prayed. It wasnt that frightening afterall, but i could only have done it with Him in mind. I could see Jesus in his white robe, sitting about the 5th row, and all i had to do was talk to Him. Thank you, Lord. May we be reminded every day that You are the reason we live. Heaven is home.

To be truly comfortable with me when..
* i laugh at nonsensical things and you laugh along with me (and play along with it too!)
* i walk around with products plastered on my face and you hold back your snigger.
* i coo over the little, cute things that makes my heart leap for joy and its nice to share that with you
* i act silly, read stories with actions and sound effects, and sing and jump around with the little children.. even though i'm at least twice their height and size
* i can wake up in the morning and not be worried you're there and i'm still in my nightie and bed hair.
* i'm in a bad mood and you understand and not be impatient with me.
* i'm in a bad mood and you still take time to korek it out of me when i am supposed to let it out. * i'm in a bad mood and you let me wallow in it for the right duration of time before knocking me to my senses.
* we're so close that you know when i'm down even when i'm smiling on the outside.
* we can talk about God's promises in our lives and encourage each other to keep da faith.
* at the end of the day, no matter how long it has been, or how far we are apart, i will always be there to lend you a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on, a smile to share as you tell me the ups and achievements in your life, and we can still bask in memories gone by and look forwards to making new ones.

My latest project: Precious Memories cross-stitch. I'm almost halfway done with the green jacket! I will keep you updated. :)

For one moment, it was like before.

Cant stop praising Your name

First ever flat dinner 2006. Roasted chicken with potatoes and carrots, beef-kuteh, stir fried broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, chocolate nutty brownies and boysenberry ice-cream. *licking lips*

Man, that was one night to remember! It was awesome! That arvo, i went to the gym with Josh O, Yu Kai (sorry if i spelt it wrong! :S), Kevin, Ben and Nadia. All squashed in the backseat of the Josh's car and people complaining how Kevin's head was blocking the view... pretty good laughs then. By the time i got back, it was about 3.50pm. Caught up with Ruth and Chewy. Perfect timing! Just as i got out of the shower so my hair was still dripping wet. Sorry for the unsightly look, guys. :P

Dinner prep started around 5ish and ended around 7.40pm. So, erm, Jacob, our persuasion power was great but dinner just wasnt ready in time. Next time.. next time. Hee. I have not felt so stuffed since i came back to Dunedin. We ate.. ate.. and ate. Such big eaters too! We actually finished everything! Except the brownies and ice-cream. If there was any chance for the male species to conceive, that Friday night would have been the night, aye. Well, maybe just look the part. I couldnt tell who was closer to labour... Ben, Kev or Paul. But of those 3, Ben might have been the one who needed an early caesarean. :P Thanks Paul, Nadia and Ben for cleaning up.

After reading 3 chapters of Captivating, sprawled on the couch, fuzzily warm and full of food, the flat launched into a time of praise and worship. It was awesome. Simply. Awesome. The air was thick with songs, prayers and eventually, laughter. I dont think i can ever think of Majesty the same way again. A session that lasted more than 2 hours long. Us shouting My God.. IS BIG.. SO STRONG... SO MIGHTY! I woke up and i think i left my voice in Last Night. Thanks Kevin for leading that wonderful session.. and playing the guitar too, of course!

Our God is an awesome God!

Nadia.. my girl-flattie in-crime. :)

" May you have the courage to always try

May God give you the wings to fly

May you never have another tear to cry

And be able to say I love you without telling a lie

May you have the Heart to walk one more mile

With someone there to make you smile

May you have the strength to never give up

Even when you're down on your luck

May you shine like a million stars

And know what you can't reach is never to far

May you always be true and your light never fade

And to always know it's never too late

May your hope never dieMay your song never end

And may you never be ashamed to take my hand

So live each day like you're living a dream

Cause a smile ain't as far away as it may seem.

©opyright2006 Max-A"

Dedicated to you..

Monosyllable

Kevin, Ruth, Krystal, Nadia, Chewy, Ben.

Great catch-up Krystal.

Chewy time.

Last night.

Cold.

I miss you. Truly. Madly. Deeply.