Talking to me?

I was just reflecting about a group of young adults whom I interacted with lately. They made my day, made me smile, and rekindled that passion again. I must say that sometimes, I do enjoy trying to listen to them and what they have to say. Most of the time, I just nod my head, whether I understood or not was another issue... hehehe....

Recently I was seated beside a guy who has Down Syndrome and does not have any speech. He is kinda new at work, I was helping to supervise that he does his job well. Anyway, as he was packing straws, doing it rather painfully sloooooooooowwwwwwwww............ suddenly he pointed to his hand indicating that it hurts. Being the usual me, I ignored it.

Him not being happy that I ignored it, he showed his hand to my face, with a face that says it hurts. OK, I get the message that it hurts, so I acknowledge how he felt and ask him to get back to work.

And now. He was clearly not satisfied with my response and seeing that I did not get his point... This is the part where I love most...

And this is what he did.

He took a straw and with the pointy end, poke it on his hand, and made an "Oouch!" face... And with that.... I finally understood what he was trying to tell me.... Sigh~! I love how he actually go all the way to make sure I understood what he was trying to tell.

And with that... I finally acknowledge that I understood what he felt and meant, and said "Oh... Its alright. Just becareful when you handle the straws." And he got back to work.... =)

What I Thank God For

What I thank God for, in the preschool inclusion project that I have been involved in...

For this year, 2011, I thank God for:

1. The 21 children attending the programme, of which 7 of them have special needs.
2. Of the 7 of them who have special needs, there are interesting cases that we are working with for the first time. 2 of which have their own case managers, another 2 of which have never had any intervention, another 2 of which have disabilities that I am new to. Nice~!!
3. The completion of writing the lesson plans, (which got my brain juices almost dried up in 2010).
4. The awesome, dedicated, wonderful teachers in the kindy who really loves the children and give their best in teaching and coming out with interesting, fun, learning materials.
5. The awesome, inspiring, principal who truly is out there to shine the love of Jesus through her care and practical ways to help the children and the families.

I am so loving this project.... ;)

Random Thoughts 2

Candle gives light, only when it is burning.

Life is a marathon, it is a long way to go before the finish line.

Journal

I started keeping a journal when I was 16. Got inspired by a friend, who told me that writing a diary was easy, you just write anything you want in it.

Throughout the years, I've been keeping it; writing whenever I want, or whatever I'm inspired or when I just want to record what is memorable, or worthy of keeping into account.

I was reading my past journals a couple of days ago. My hopes and dreams, my fun times and crushes, my worries and hurts, some were so emo-fied, I can't remember feeling that way..... Hahahah....

See, that's what I like about keeping a journal. It helps me reflect on what I have gone through. It helps me see how I have grown. It reminds me of things which I may have forgotten.

It tells a story of my own history.

Bruno Mars - Grenade

This is just plain funny.....

Bruno Mars got me almost diabetic with the ultra sweet song "Just the Way You Are". (I'll admit, I really do like that song. Its nice~!)

And now this Grenade?

He almost got me killed as I laughed my head off listening to the lyrics. Seriously.... Isn't it a bit too mushy? Value your life k? LOL......

Cheers to a Brand New Start!

A hike on Broga Hill was a start to 2010, and also an end to 2010. That's what I did on 31st Dec, hiking Broga Hill yet again. =) It was a quality time, spent well with a good ol' buddy. I am loving my friends lots.

Here's a start to the brand new year.

Sparkly fireworks! I love those stuffs, it brings out the child in everyone. Thanks to some cool friends with cool gadgets and camera, it made the night fun with all the funny actions and experiments.

And on the 1st of Jan 2011, climbed Bukit Tabur with a little group of friends. Thanks to these adventurous outdoor friends, I've got my cravings and desires of hiking Melawati Hills satisfied. I still could not believe that we actually made it to the top! It is just so so amazing...... Can't tell you how many times my heart stopped, just looking what looms below or for fear of losing a step or grip. The thrill of that adrenaline is just summarized in these few words.... "I wanna stay alive!!"

I'm loving the Bukit Tabur climb a lot, definitely would wanna climb it again.


So there, cheers to 2011. Your buddy 2010, have been great and kind and amazing to me.

2011, let's be good friends! ^_^

Little Drummer Boy

A few songs on the radio got me singing along recently while I drive the car. And I could sing along only because the tune is catchy and I could hear the lyrics. =P

Song No. 1 - Speak Now
"I am not the kind of girl
Who should be rudely barging in
On a white veil occasion
But you are not the kind of boy
Who should be marrying the wrong girl"

Lyrics like this is "oh-so-typical" in a movie, I've yet to see it happening in a real-world wedding. I'm just imagining, if it ever does ever, EVER occur in a church wedding..... I think, some people might have just fainted, the counselor will get sacked, a slap will land on the groom face, and all melodrama would be in play.... Hmmmm.... I may just enjoy the real-life drama, hehehe....... Kidding!!! I don't believe I'll ever witness a white veil occasion like that. That's coz the people that I know, I think; they know they are meant for each other. So yea, I doubt I'd ever see this in real life.

Will I be caught singing the lyrics in a real life white veil occasion?! No! The guy that I like wouldn't be so dumb to be marrying the wrong girl.... No wait! I wouldn't be liking the guy who is marrying the wrong girl in the in the first place! Duh.....

Song No. 2 - If I Die Young
"If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away in with the words of a love song"

Death always brings about something in our life, it makes us stop, think, pause and reflect. Where to find comfort? For those who knows the Lord, death is only a temporary good-bye. It does hurt.

......... God works in mysterious ways, we don't have all the answers, even if or when we attempt to try. Well, like the Bible says, there is a time for everything, Ecclesiastes 3:2 "A time to be born, and a time to die". For those who loves the Lord, we don't lose hope.


OKIE~!! Moving on to a lighter topic of song. A friend recently asked what is my favourite Christmas carol.... I don't have one.... hahahaha.... But there are a few that I've been listening to on online radio that caught my attention.

Little Drummer Boy
I was driving when I heard this song. Listening to the lyrics got me choked with a sense of how we aught to give to our God, and it got me all teary....

"I'll play my drum for Him, I'll play my best for Him"

Would you give your best for Him?

Mary Did You Know?
The lyrics just made me in awe of the real 'person-hood' of who Jesus is. Did Mary ever knew that the little baby that she kissed, she had kissed the face of God? Wow........

"And this sleeping child that you are holding, is the GREAT I AM"

It is by God's grace if you'd fully understand the magnitude of His love.