An illustration of flower.

One of the best illustration of our human life is flower.
Although it cannot speak, smell, hear or see as we do, it can grow from zero to something so amazing for everyone to see.

This is not a poetic entry and I definitely have nothing more to share than a thought.

Flower started all basically from a seed. I'll skip the scientific explanation (for easy understanding) but it always amaze me how this tiny little thing can blossom into something so beautiful. Like all these wild flowers below, their growth are not controlled by human (of course, nowadays, scientist can manipulate these traits already but anyway, lets go back to the basic) and their physical colours are not determined by how much water were watered but by their genetic trait (specifically, DNA). If human were a flower seed, I'm pretty sure we won't know what colour we will show as we grow. Same as in our life, at our infant stage, we were unconcious of these things. As we got older, we still weren't able to see clearly enough how far we can go or to what extent we can grow. But by looking at these flowers, isn't it encouraging to know that we can blossom in such a way that finally leads to a productive life?

Another thing about flowers is that, one species is different from the other. Yet, these flowers can live and grow together in harmony, without destroying one another. Plus, its the color that pops out rather than the weeds. Just like us, we are different from one another. Different talent, different personality, different culture, different height (different weight? =)), and the list goes on and on...

I'm just simply trying to say that its encouraging to learn from these abundant nature God created that we often overlook. Love love looking at nature stuffs (Well, i guess its genetic. =))

P.s.- Personally, recalling back, as i write this entry, a friend of mine gave me a nickname "flower" before when i was young. I never know why. But I guess its just for fun. =) #justsaying

Hidden

Let the unknown, remain unknown.

Let the hidden, remain hidden.

Let it be covered, unnoticable.

What is not known, won't bring further mess.

Needless pain can be avoided.

If only it remains hidden.

But Lord, what's hidden from men is not hidden from You.

So let it be.

Just between You and me.

"I Choose Jesus"

I have searched to find

The meaning of this life

Something that would

Fill my empty soul

Some believe a lie

Choose darkness over light

But I will stand and let

The whole world know

I choose Jesus

I choose Jesus

The One who first chose me

I stand unashamed

Trusting in one Name

‘Cause I have seen the cross

And I believe

This choice comes at cost

All other things are lost

No other love could

Mean so much to me

I choose Jesus

I choose Jesus

The One who first chose me

I choose Jesus

I choose Jesus

For now and eternity

He chose to love me

When I felt unlovable

He chose to reach me

When I felt unreachable

He carried me out

Of my fear and doubt

How I want the world to know

I choose Jesus

I choose Jesus

I choose Jesus

The One who first chose me

My Jesus

I choose Jesus

For now and eternity

For now and eternity

What sustains.

Its been a long while since I last posted something here.
I'm not going to write some poem or something epic to be remembered.

What I'm about to talk about is something personal and something that really means a lot. I have shared about how I came to know the LORD almost 4 years ago. And His overwhelming love that keeps me has sustained until today! :)

Yesterday, we had our final service and I worship led. The presence of God is so sweet and again, overwhelming. When I couldn't contain the overwhelming feeling inside me, I would cry. But everytime I would always be concious and not be strayed away by the feelings because I KNOW that as a worship leader, we are leading the congregation into the atmosphere of worship. What I did not expect was that, after the free worship, God's love suddenly came bursting out like a flood. And I really mean it. A FLOOD. For the first time, I couldn't contain it. It overflowed and I just gave in to His warm embrace. For the first time, I feel like God is saying "Its OK. I am here." And there goes the sobbing like a lost child just found her dad. I must admit, even minutes (even seconds!) in His presence is a life-changing moment. Choking back the tears, we continue deeper in worship.

And as we go deeper to worship, God brings me back to years ago when I first accepted Him into my life as a living God. It was the love of God that i felt that totally change my life. You know, I was about to write it all out here but i really can't find words to express it. God is faithful. There are many times I have (honestly) taken Him as granted. And we all do. We sometimes just lost it, being a human still. But His mercy endures forever.

"If you fall down, get back on track and move forward. Don't stay where you are"

There are times I couldn't bring myself to forgive myself for things that I've done. But its His reassuring words
 that convicts me. And I forgave.

Love in Greek.

It feels like it was just yesterday when I found that agape love. And it is what sustains us.

Be blessed.

2013.

A new year.

A new day.

A new heart.

A new song.

Blessed 2013! :)

Reunited eternally.

GB = Graduation + Birthday

Hello November! Nice to meet you. ^^ 
I know I'm totally late for an October post. But still, I wanna mention two highlights of what and how October went (in a nutshell). I will go briefly specifically.(i just tend to be a lengthy writer at times.)

1. Graduation.
   - 3 years of being a biotech undergraduate
   - Having the opportunity to officially graduate feels awesome. I couldn't believe how the years have passed    by so fast!
   - I love my family. =) I hope I made them proud.

How u spell Family = Father and mother, i love you. =)

2. Birthday
   - So, I haven't really decided how to celebrate my birthday this year actually. My parents decided to 'makan2' at home in conjunction of both success (age and scroll). A big one. I thought not many are coming but it turns out mannnyy. Families... And I'm so grateful to have most church members came that night. One family in Christ, indeed. =)
   - Later on,the night before the day, i went out with my high school besties. There were 5 of us (wish Gloria could join us!) and 3 of us planned a surprise for 2 of us (me & Geraldine). Our birthdays were just 3 days apart.. It was a lovely surprise in Bali Bali Garden. Thanks for the gift! ^^ The waitress came out with the cake after we are done with dinner. Along with the band singing a Happy Birthday song. I just didn't expect they would surprise me in such a public way. haha! 

From left: Ellie, Eca, Geraldine, me & Mel

Eca: my childhood friend, neighbour, teman satu bas skolah, teman main masak2 masa kici (masak Maggie sampai kering tu air. haha!), classmate, schoolmate, ketawa-mate and bestmate. 
Mel: pengawas yg nampak garang, classmate, schoolmate, gengkaras-mate and bestmate.
Ellie: teman seperjuangan di zaman kegemilangan/zaman keremajaan, fashionista (you really have to give me credit on this. haha), classmate, encouraging-mate and bestmate.
Geraldine: Pustakawan paling kiut time highschool, classmate, geng karas-mate, Uni mate (We graduated in UMS at the same time) and bestmate.
Thank you so much! Words can't describe it. And sometimes my actions may not describe it too. But I truly am blessed to have you girls! *groupie hugs* =)
   - One church leader happened to be there with his family at that time. So I cut some cakes for them as well. He is also watching the whole surprise thingy going on. Hohohoh.. 
   - So anyway, after that my friends dared me to sing on stage with the band. I thought of it lightly at first but then thought, Why Not? So I did. As an appreciation of what they have done, I sang LOVE by Frank Sinatra. The band was awesome. We had great time. ^^ We hit Party Play later on for desserts (choc fondant! #yumness)
   - On the night of the real day, I went out with my Uni friends. There, again, I had a second surprise! I thought there was no cake or whatsoever, since we did a surprise a week ago for Sue. When I first arrived at the scene, they were singing me birthday song, so i thought there might be a cake prepared. But there isn't any! Then Acho pulled out his SG Tab and open a candle application. Yessss...that's what you thought it is. I am supposed to blow a digital candle. How impressive is that? XD It did blowed out like a normal candle though. Without the heat and smoke, of course. haha! 
   -While we were talking and chit chatting as we wait for our meals, Acho and Sue came with this cake that came out from nowhere (well, actually, its from my left side XD) and they were singing birthday song to me again (for the second time of the night!)
   -  I laughed my heart out that night. Thanks for the humor. I love the big orange card without pictures on it! Especially the music notes. Pretty! =)

(left) me, Sue, Acho - (right) Mc, Annas, Kenny

Oyoe was the funniest that night without even intending to be funny. Owh! Dan photographer berjaya! Ko break record gambar2 yg diambil sebelum ini. XD
Kenny, as always, the organizer and main planner. (After all, we were partner in crime a week ago. hehe..)
Annas, the cheerful one. Always with the smile and gentleness. tapi beware...garagas mati kopio oi.. :p hehe..
Sue, ko la paling macam Mama2 tapi paling innocent. Tapi, ko juga la partner in crime ni kali. haha. 
Acho, thank you sebab susah2 bwa tu kek dri kadai. haha. And also sbab jaga kawan sia bagus2..hehehe.. 
Mc, thank you sbab sudi turun n celebrate with us!  X sia2 ko dtg, byk mknan dan hiburan yg menyenangkan hati. hohoho.. Plus, jumpa teman sebangsa ko lagi tu (trus kami jadi blur =.=")!

In a nutshell, Thank you, uri chinggu ya! Posting this post is what I can do to show my gratitude (again!). 
God bless y'all! My sincere prayer is that let the friendship sustain through eternity! =)

Be blessed,
Nethy.