The Most Meaningful Christmas 2010

My first Christmas here in Singapore in 4 years. Overwhelmed by a sense of disappointment and somewhat, sadness, to not be able to spend a cold winter Christmas (and soon-to-be New Year) in my beloved Japan.

Nevertheless, the Lord had blessed me with the most meaningful Christmas ever. In the morning, I attended the 11.15am Christmas service which was also the baptism service, where I witnessed my course mates being baptised. Praise Lord for their baptism!

The ladies had it the "easier" way - 'down' into the water

The guys had it the "tougher" way - 'backwards' into the water

I was reminded of my own baptism back in 2001 @ St. John's Chapel. Mine was the "backwards" style. LOLx~ That very Christmas evening I watched an awesome Christmas concert with 3 non-believing friends.

The following day, I attended my Mum's church, and watched her perform in a skit for her church's Christmas concert. Praise Lord for Mum's contribution. I'm so proud of Mummy~

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)

The greatest gift? The most precious treasure?
God Himself who came in flesh.

For God so love the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

失恋したぁ．．．

[福岡]マリンメッセ福岡 2010年12月8日(水)・9日(木)

[北海道]北海道立総合体育センター 2010年12月18日(土)・19日(日)

[東京]東京ドーム 2010年12月30日(木)・31日(金)・2011年1月1日(土･祝)

[大阪]京セラドーム大阪 2011年1月8日(土)・9日(日)・10日(月･祝)

今年には行けないの！悲しくてまるで失恋みたい。（泣）
だってあたしも堂本の一員だもん。KinKi 頑張ってね！

New Guinness Record~ YEAH~

The recently released 30th Single topped the Oricon charts~
New Guinness Record !!! KinKi Kids Forever~

http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/82743/full/

Anyway...

A friend of mine posted a message on her facebook:

People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered.
Love them anyway.

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.

The biggest person with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest person with the smallest mind.
Think big anyway.

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.

True isn't it? Sad isn't it? And I decided to reply:

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)

Love them anyway.

Love your neighbor as yourself. (Mark 12:31)

All men will hate you because of me. (Luke 21:17)

Succeed anyway.

Since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. (Colossians 3:24)

The wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight.
(1 Corinthians 3:19)

Think big anyway.

Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. (Philippians 4:8)

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. (Matthew 6:19)

Build anyway.

Build on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone. (Ephesians 2:20)

Family ~ ひとつになること

30th Single released!!! Ko-chan's Melody, Tsuyo's Lyrics and a song filled with KinKi Kids' Love. I feel so touched. I really really miss my dear KinKi. I wanna go back to Japan!!!

何回も何回も言ったけど、愛してるよ～

"Happy New Year" - So to speak

As I walked into the Cathedral and hurried for the 9am Service, hmmm... Something seemed out of the ordinary. And what's up with those floral arrangements which looked like a bunch of ferns?! (no offence!) Oh!!! Advent!!! *Smacks Forehead*

The Season of Advent marks the beginning of the Liturgical year. Starting on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and concluding with Christmas Eve, Advent is the liturgical season of preparation for the second coming of Jesus Christ (and preparation for Christmas celebration of His first coming).

The hangings in the Cathedral, the vestments of the clergy and even our church bulletin are changed to a royal purple - the liturgical colour of Advent. And yes, regarding the bunch of ferns arrangements, like the liturgical use of purple, the use of leaf decorations rather than floral marks the solemn character of this season.

As an Anglican, I am proud of the Anglican heritage & traditions, and coming from a High Church, the liturgy never fails to facinate & excite me. But I think, what's most important is to understand the meaning behind the liturgical activities & traditions, and their connections to the true worship of God, and our relationship with Him.

徹底的に、さらば友よ．．．

ずっと、ずっと、追いかけてた。ずっと、ずっと、傷付いてた。

一方的な感情はただの片思い、もう真剣な友情じゃない。

もう変わった．．．今までの努力は無駄だった。

もう認めてきた。もういい。もう厭きた。もう諦める。

皆、有難うね、素敵な思い出をくれて．．．

皆、ごめんね、迷惑をかけて．．．

もう．．．やっと．．．わかってきた。

今日はお終い。ボットンを押したその瞬間．．．

徹底的に、さらば友よ．．．皆、サ・ヨ・ナ・ラ

さらば友よ．．．

When the conversation ended, finally I could hold back no more and burst into tears.

The pain was so heart wrenching, I kept crying, "Lord help me, God save me..."

Once and for all, I understood. Hopefully, finally.

見つけた～ Sponsor Found~

Praise Lord! I found my 1st Sponsor for my Confirmation. Mrs Lisa Tan, one of the group leaders in my Baptism/ Confirmation Class agreed to be my Sponsor. I believe she is the right person to be my mentor.

Arggg... So Ugly~

Annual Health Screening. Was stabbed (I mean poked) twice. 1st try, the nurse couldn't get to the vein and this was what happened to my left arm.

2nd try on my right almost failed to draw blood but thank God it was well. 1 week already and the bruise is still there. Getting worse maybe. Sob...

Random Updates~

Back to action @ church @ Saint Andrew's Cathedral. http://www.livingstreams.org.sg/sac/index.html

Am going for Confirmation; currently doing my confirmation course.

The weather these days is horrendously warm & humid. Isn't it supposed to be "autumn" already?!

I still need motivation @ work. Perhaps it's high time to find a motivating job?

Good Morning! Lord!!! vs Good Lord! Morning?!!

Need to save much harder for my boys...

やれやれ…

The darn sewing machine is so much harder to control than I thought! チクショウ！

I need a hell lot of money for my boys... M・O・N・E・Y!

Still can't download from Mega Upload using this new laptop. WTH...

I'm deprived of KinKi & BL... *Dies*

夏祭り２０１０

Went for my maiden Summer Festival here in this Summer-All-Year-Round Singapore. Made me really miss Japan a lot.

It's really nice of Buddy Sebastian and his Big Sis to join me. I always love their company. Couldn't have put on my Yukata so prettily without Big Sis too~

We attacked the food stalls first and bought lots of food. Itadakimasu~

The sun was shining right in our face (even though it's evening time). Very 'Summer' indeed...

After we had our fill, it's time to explore around and watch the performances~

My Buddy's ears got problem... -_-'''

And I met some nice doll owners/ doll lovers who invited me to join their circle - Dolls of The Circle.
They brought their pretty girls with them to the event. So cute~

The setting's great, the lighting's awesome but I suck as a photographer...

Anyway, seems like my (soon-to-be) boys would have friends to take pictures with and I would have guidance from experienced doll owners~ Very inspiring~ But first of all, I need to save up enough for my first boy leh...

Big Sis was very high on the Bonodori. We were dancing the Summer Festival dances with everyone else and it was really fun~

The best shot of the day. Under the Sakura...
Erm, Bougainvillea plant...

Then I met another Volks owner and her pretty kids. The girl's full of praises (except for the price haha...) for Volks. I know Volks offers good quality, but well, so far I haven't found a Volks sculpt which I like very much.

I wore the Yukata home. Oh, nevermind the curious stares... Mummy thought her daughter's cute, so she took a picture of me outside my room.

I squashed the Obi out of shape, but well, it's really beautifully tied. Thanks to Big Sis.

それゃヤバイぞ！

So, 7 ain’t just many people’s (including me) luckily number. It’s also a magic number that’ll help you live longer.

You sleep for more than 7 hours, you’re one and a half time more likely to develop cardiovascular disease.

You sleep lesser that that, you would’ve increased your risk of developing cardiovascular disease more than threefold!

So to say, on weekdays I’ll need to hit the sack by 11.45pm?! マジかよ！？

And according to an article I read on the recent Chinese papers, people who sit for more than 6 hours a day have a shorter lifespan.

Aiyooo!!! Good Lord, I love you with my heart and soul but I don’t think I’m ready to see you so soon. How?!

騙されちゃった。よかったねえ～～～

Already 5 episodes into the series and the excitement & mystery continue to heighten…

Well, I just have to tip my hat to the producers. You see... When was the last time a whole fan base has been so totally and perfectly manipulated? It started off with the ending of the first season.

It was a perfectly reasonable ending nevertheless but also an ending leaving many fans feeling somewhat unfulfilled and sad. Then hopes were risen when news of a second season were released. Every one of us waited in anticipation.

The producers must have been laughing their asses off hearing & reading about rabid Sebby x Ciel fans going into despair (I was one of those) and trashing the new characters Claude & Alois even before they were seen.

I mean, check out the promo videos and the official website! “New master & a New butler” they said, and most importantly, absolutely no sighting of Sebastian & Ciel!!! Gyaaa…

Then 3 quarts into the 1st episode, unsuspecting fans were in for a humongous surprise. Kyaaa~

Our beloved Sebby & Ciel were introduced back into their new season in the most beautiful and sweet manner~

 



And now??? People are ecstatic to know that they are back AND they want the once hated Claude x Alois pair too?! The whole thing was such a strike of genius!