Monday, December 31, 2007
Highlights of 2007
Last 24 hours before 2008 kicks in. Better treasure what's left of this year when I'm still sub-30:
1. Climbed the Mexicans Pyramids (Pyramid de Sol and Pyramid de Luna). A conference trip led to unbelievable sight-seeing in the largest city in the world. A whole new perspective. The 26-hour flight was totally worth it.
2. Visited Shangri-la. The temples, the people, the air (or lack of it), the hospitality...the sheer knowledge of you stepping onto this famed destination is...priceless.
3. Grandma passed away. One of the 3 key women in my life, one of the strongest women I've even seen, one of the most faithful Christians standing firm in the Lord's word. "Jesus bid us shine...you in your small corner and I in mine." - Her light shines forth still in my darkest nights.
4. Bowling a memorable 244 at Yishun Safra, 231 at Orchid Country Club, winning a silver on behalf of my organisation...who dare says I wasted money on the balls sitting in the boot of my car? I hope the best is yet to come
5. Running the SC half-marathon. 1st attempt. Did it in 3 hours. The pain was terrible, the experience at the finishing line...inexplicable
6. 1st overseas trip with Jo (and Ad) at Bintan. Jo cried when he saw an elephant stepping over me in one of the shows. The beaches, the funny ping-pong games, taking the speedboat to the mangroves...we loved them all
7. Getting promoted...yet there's much confusion and anticipation at this juncture of my career, which is inadvertently tied to my personal and family life. But "count your blessings, name them 1 by 1." the Lord will lead, as he has always done so
30 years old - here I come!
1. Climbed the Mexicans Pyramids (Pyramid de Sol and Pyramid de Luna). A conference trip led to unbelievable sight-seeing in the largest city in the world. A whole new perspective. The 26-hour flight was totally worth it.
2. Visited Shangri-la. The temples, the people, the air (or lack of it), the hospitality...the sheer knowledge of you stepping onto this famed destination is...priceless.
3. Grandma passed away. One of the 3 key women in my life, one of the strongest women I've even seen, one of the most faithful Christians standing firm in the Lord's word. "Jesus bid us shine...you in your small corner and I in mine." - Her light shines forth still in my darkest nights.
4. Bowling a memorable 244 at Yishun Safra, 231 at Orchid Country Club, winning a silver on behalf of my organisation...who dare says I wasted money on the balls sitting in the boot of my car? I hope the best is yet to come
5. Running the SC half-marathon. 1st attempt. Did it in 3 hours. The pain was terrible, the experience at the finishing line...inexplicable
6. 1st overseas trip with Jo (and Ad) at Bintan. Jo cried when he saw an elephant stepping over me in one of the shows. The beaches, the funny ping-pong games, taking the speedboat to the mangroves...we loved them all
7. Getting promoted...yet there's much confusion and anticipation at this juncture of my career, which is inadvertently tied to my personal and family life. But "count your blessings, name them 1 by 1." the Lord will lead, as he has always done so
30 years old - here I come!
Sunday, December 02, 2007
What He Wants
My wife suggested that I better blog down what I want, as I understand this predicament on what to buy for men during Christmas, and in particular, me.
5 items sub-$30:
1. Zara Olive Green Tee XXL $16.90 [taken]
2. Zara Black Tee XXL $16.90 [taken]
3. 7 pairs of M&S black socks $25 [taken]
4. N73 Car charger $25
5. Phillips earphones SHS8000 $29
5 items sub-$30:
1. Zara Olive Green Tee XXL $16.90 [taken]
2. Zara Black Tee XXL $16.90 [taken]
3. 7 pairs of M&S black socks $25 [taken]
4. N73 Car charger $25
5. Phillips earphones SHS8000 $29
