:: jotting the lines ::

Jewelry Green nails to usher 2007!

And then, I reckon it’s too plain … so I decided to …

More dimensions I guess? hehe …

Cheers!

Snapped a photo of this couple walking in the rain at a neighborhood night market.

The wife was holding her husband’s hand and trying to get him to catch up with her pace. Without having any reason, I felt the warmth through this couple as I was walking behind them.

They seemed to enjoy each other’s company in spite of the rain.

I sincerely hope they will continue to embrace this simple joy and happiness in life.

I’d like to take this time to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a blessed year ahead. Spend this meaningful time with your loved ones.
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How many of us here have self-esteem problem? Nah, don’t lie. There must be at least one area in your live that you feel incompetent, no?

Nobody is going to judge you for feeling low about yourself. Most people have the tendency to compare among themselves. As we meet different people every day, these people can be your oikos, your classmates, your clients or even the waiter/ess who serve you a meal. Some of them may look more attractive than another. Some may look smart but acting like a fool. Every one is just so unique as an individual as we are raised from different cultures. And therefore, we have different beliefs and principalities. So it isn’t surprising if you feel intimidated at times, you worry you will be rejected if you don’t follow what the popular do.

It’s absolutely normal to get timid at first when you cross path with someone who looks more superior than you. You scare to say something wrong to make yourself a fool in front of others. But since we are all unique creatures, aren’t we are supposed to compliment each other and not let another intimidate you?

Check yourself, if that is within your ability and capability to change for better then do it. Learn a new skill or pick up a foreign language if this will value add yourself. Shed some pounds if you think you’re overweight. Don’t complain, complain does not resolve any issue. Well, that’s always a kerb to learn. So fear not. At least I believe this is something all of us can learn to improve ourselves so to overcome the fear of rejection.

But if you feel insecure of your outer appearance and thinking of a makeover, yep, more than changing a hairstyle then something is wrong with you. Repent, son. For you are fearfully and wonderfully made, there is no need to go for cosmetic surgery to make yourself a better person. Do not be naive. Your look does not determine of who you are, it is the attitude you approach life that makes all matter. Once you’re hooked, you get addicted and keep on changing yourself, thinking I can look better if I change my feature another time. Or worse, you keep on changing as the previous surgery doesn’t show your desired result.

With much cliche saying, people weigh your characters more than the features on your face. It’s an old saying but a solid truth. Put aside biblical teaching and think practical now. Can you imagine how your parents will feel towards your makeover? Hell sad and disappointing and yet have to pretend to be alright with your request? How do you expect others to accept you when you cannot even accept yourself? If you’re born to have single eye-lid, accept them and be grateful because you’re not blind. If you’re thinking of reshaping your nose, drop the thought instead and be thankful at least you’re still breathing.

Think twice or even thrice if the person cannot take you as who you are as a whole. A whole and a complete individual. Someone who loves and cares for you will accept your appearance, characters, personalities, strength and weakness as a package. And this is what acceptance all about - a full package!

Nugget of truth - Nothing in this world is permanent, they all fade. So make do with what you have and make the best out of it.

As promised earlier, here I am posting more photos on Word On The Street.

Check my T-shirt - T.O.U.G.H! Told ya I’m tough!

Yoke Chin, the producer of Christmas Post (2000), Bill of Christmas (2002), Christmas Tale (2004) and the 4th major musical production - Word On The Street (2006). I was one of the souls saved from Christmas Post. Hey, thank you so much for putting this together. I salute to her ‘never-stop learning’ attitude. Thanks Yoke Chin, you’re a great leader!

First from the right

How can I not introduce him to you, ladies and gentlemen - The director of all musical productions, Julian Wong. He is a geek, a drama lover, a great father of 3 girls (yes 3rd is on her way), a kid at heart (hahah, check his Nintendo and X-box man) and a wonderful friend to me. I was intimidated by his outer appearance at first therefore didn’t want to cross his path. More so I heard his voice can go up to 130 decibels when he reprimanded someone. Gee, I don’t want to get that from him. But somehow, we got to know each other more during Christmas Tale when I just started my blog not long ago. All thanks to the wired world! He has always been encouraging and his advices nevertheless are very practical and real to me. He once asked me this question, “If given three people, non family members to call during your troubled times, who would you call?” Hey and he was the one I called during the time I got stuck in the immigration. The tie with Wong’s family has always been close to me, though not all of them but Ju thank you so much for your care and your heartfelt support all this while!

Please don’t name your youngest daughter as Vicky Wong. It sounds very wrong!

Second from the right

Alwin Lim, Hmmmmm…… I am not close enough to describe of his characters. But we went hiking in a group before. He was the Tarzan who rescued me from falling from the edge. LOL I wouldn’t forget that for my lifetime! Alwin was called to serve in the music & youth ministry. I only discovered he sings pretty well during Christmas Tale. Ah yes, he is still single and available if I am updated with the latest input.

That’s our kuku quirky angel boy - Chun Hoo. He was a lecturer in some college five years back. Convincing? Yah, he got a deceptive look no? Haha, anyway Chun Hoo is really talented in ACTING! Ok, I don’t mean the pretentious act. Not just that, he is very passionate towards nature hence you won’t miss him participating in any outdoor activities. His sense of humour can also kill you. He makes every sensible joke and those days we used to laugh all the way from church till I got home. Friend, don’t know when you’re reading this but wanted to tell you it’s great knowing you and thank you for being my friend!

Ops, I got Mary only…where’s Joseph? Jessica, playing as Mary role is also one of the friends I hang out with. What shall I say about her? I didn’t know she sings pretty well since she hid herself in the choir. Her solo was so soothing, never heard of her good voice until WOTS. Jess, a bilingual, bubbly and thoughtful one.

Ok, I’m quite obliged to post his photo Sean, our official photographer worked three full days throughout the play. You can tell from his tiring look. He paid frequent visits to my camera platform to get better angles of the play and crowd. Well, men are usually careless so I doubt he knows my name. Someone there, would you mind telling him that his photo is up here?

So there you go. Photo (3) might be up or might not be depending of the approval from church to publish absolute group photo in my blog.

God bless y’all!