Weak week which turned out Great in the end

Last week I was having fever and flu. Fever for like 3 days and flu till now - about a week already. I guess it is partly because I've been forcing myself so much during my vacation to Taiwan and Malaysia. I walked so much since morning til night, under the HOT sun in the afternoon. Man, that was really exhausting somehow.. So anyway, I basically didn't 'move around' so much last week, just stayed at home. But still Praise God, despite of that, I managed to go for French Exam, which was super late cos it was supposed to be done in the middle of September and now it's like mid of October. O well, anyways, I passed the exam! Praise God! Although I knew that I didn't do my best during the exam as I was sick and mostly because I forgot how to speak French! I sounded really weird when I spoke French that day. Guess the teacher already knows my capability, so at least she didn't mark me low.. :p

Besides, I helped out (though in a very low %) my brother doing the wedding Invitation of our cousin. Yes, we did it all manually, except the printing. We bought the papers on our own and stick it together etc, all on our own :) They're about 280 invitations to make ^^. Unfortunately, my cousins (who are supposed to help out as it's their sis' wedding) are kinda busy with their stuff, too), so most of the time my brother does it himself.

The week ended nicely with me joining the Legion of Mary team to pray in 'Goa Maria' in KM45. Although not many youths there, but thank God I still have one friend around my age coming along, so at least I wasn't that lonely. :P
Here are some pictures on that...


The Front door of the Church..This is what's on the floor..Inside the church, it looks more like the church in Kuching.. It has the North, South, East and West..Gua Maria...
Moreover, I get to know Mother Mary better now after joining the Legion of Mary. Mary is indeed really special. and I get to know more people in the church, too. Praise be to God! ^^ I have some friends now. :P

Ohyea, it's been some time that I seldom post pictures.. hehe Anyway, here's my first and new real guitar! I finally got myself a new guitar on my bday. YAMAHA C40. It's not something special for a Professional Guitarist though, but it's really nice for people like me, Beginner ^^,

Additional.. I made Fish and Chips on last Sunday :)

Take care d'amis!

God bless!

Inner Healing Retreat

I attended a Retreat held by SIC - St. Ignatius Church, Malaysia. It was held in Villa Dominic, Genting for 4 Days 3 Nights.
As it was also mentioned by the Speaker, - Jude Antoine that we might not know why we were there, but certainly, God has something planned for each of us.
I totally too, was wondering "Why am I actually here, despite of the many of the uncles and aunties who are in this camp, instead of the young ones.." There were just few of the youths and mostly were from Lifeline. :P Thank God I still had them with me there. haha.

Anyway, things started when Jude brought us into our past memories, even when we were in the womb. It was so much related to Psychology though (as you may wonder why it's called "Inner Healing Retreat").

Moving forwards, it brought me to the things which I never realised before that it was somehow the cause of why is it like this why is it like that in the present (now). I did cry (quite) a lot during the sessions, something that I was also surprised about. I am really sensitive, that I know, that even during P&W songs I sometimes do cry. But this one was just during sessions - talk with a soft background music..- it was basically the healing sessions anyway. =D
From there on, I realised about certain things and I felt I was healed. I keep telling myself not to be tempted again to get angry. Instead, I just take it easy, and let it go..
There were 3 things discussed also,
1. Unforgiveness;
I thought I've forgotten the persons who hurt me and even me who has hurt someone. But still, I cried again.. So I thought that was because the healing was taking place. Before that, Jude also asked us to look for stones, the no. of stones is determined by the no. of people who wronged us.
2. Shame;
Something that's always in my mind since I was a kid, due to the 'word' that's always said to me. As Jude said "Word of mouth has the most powerful effect on a person". I can't agree more with Jude. I hated it whenever they said that to me. But by the God's power and Love, I'll try my best to instead of getting hurt, just TAKE it Easy. Just offer SMiles to them. Let it GO. I love the way I am.
3. Fear
I am afraid of my future, honestly. Although I've heard a lot about the plans that God has for us, but still, if I don't try my best to fulfill His plan, will I ever achieve what is best for me? Not to mention, money is also a concern for me. I haven't done a real job since I graduated last year. Working for a good company also requires so much, that at least, I have a real working experience before, if not, your value is down by 1 point. :(
Nevertheless, I'll always pray for that. You too, for yours, will you? :)

Anyway,
My point of sharing this little thing about the Retreat is for us to discern and have faith in God.
And you know what? So far, I've managed my emotions well ever since I came back from the Retreat. I Let It Go and not tempted to get that useless anger. Praise God! ^^,

"Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."
- James 1:12-

Some pictures during the Retreat..

- Group photo -

- Calling Emily (one of the Lifeliners) to wish her Happy Bday -

- Really wanted to play, but I can't.. :( -

- Can you see us there? taken in the early morning during the sunrise -

- Taken while we were looking for the stones ;) -

- Lifeline gank, a group photo before heading back home -

- Bye bye , Au revoir! -

God bless!

Taiwan (pictures)

Here are some of the photos taken during my visit to Taiwan.. This time I didn't take a lot of pictures. I don't know why, but it's just like that. I was also surprised when I checked there are only about 200 photos in my camera.. (Yea, 200 for 3 weeks is little I guess =D )

-Lunch with the family there-

- with my grandma-

- I met (saw) President Ma, the President of Taiwan!! felt good about it. ^^, -

- The Sisters from Mother Theresa's org -

- Tika, INA friend and 2 Japanese friends: Ai & Erico -
Taken at Wufenbu.. Man, I love Wufenbu!

- Yeay, drive the car! -

Family picture!

- At Keelung -

- View from Grand Hotel Presidential Suite -

- Mom and Dad in front of Taipei 101. They look cute, don't they? :p -

- At Danshui, sunset -

- At Chiang Kai Sek Memorial Building -