During the stay in Sheraton, as if by God’s perfect timing, I met Nick Vujicic who were in Malaysia at the same time to give this motivational talk. We were by the pool(and I can’t get into the pool cos of stuffs) and so I was sun bathing(lies.i don’t do sunbathing what with being so dark already! -_-!!) and lying peacefully on the chair/bed when he came and spoke to us.

At first I was just so impressed because he was walking and trying the pool water(with what he calls his drumstick! ) and thereafter went for a swim! And all that without limbs okay!

Then when he spoke to me I was pretty much so impressed I was kinda speechless. I maybe oklah fine, was stammering a little bit cos so nervous! And I kinda remembered him from watching youtube somewhere long time ago. And so fail cos I told him that! -_-!! He was so humble to come and speak so nicely and I think he knew I was kinda shy! Haahaa! It’s true okay! So shy! But he was just so kind and we took photos with him!

Okay, maybe some of you don’t know who he is but here’s a video you must watch of his life testimony.

Anyway, after that I went to google about him somemore to refresh my memory of him and it was so amazing that I literally cried watching some of his videos. His motto? Attitude is Altitude! So inspiring and totally what I needed to hear at this point of my life!

I believe that God places the perfect people in your midst so you can understand life better. It’s like a little reminder of Him watching over us. I am so glad! Who would have thought that I would stumble upon this great disciple of Christ just when I needed an escape from life? Well, God did.

Do you trust in me? I would say yes God, I do. I think after that, Imma just have faith and trust with my whole heart.

Never give up. Not even if you’ve fallen a thousand and one times. I’m holding on to that. It’s carved deeply in my heart.

Isaiah 40:31 (New International Version)

³¹ but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

because I have real friends who noticed that I am not okay, choose to take some time off their schedule just to talk to me and speak so much words of encouragement.

because there are still testimony out there about life changes which inspire me so much I am speechless.

because when some doors closes, the other; open.

because I have Him and I know that He has a great plan for me.

I am thankful.

Chae is coming today! Tonight! I cannot wait! Is love!

Blessed day to you. And if you ever feel sad or broken, I am here. Always.

Mummy and daddy’s always there!

Me Lovely sisters to play and laugh with!

The meet ups with high school friends! <3!

Mummy’s awesome cooking! But this one I helped baked for mother’s day! Teehee! Oh yes, an oven to bake in! :’)

Rainbows! I swear you see a rainbow every other day! It’s so beautiful! This one is captured when I was walking around my house garden. Hohoho!

Sundrops! I know you KL peeps love this! Believe it or not, Kuching is the place where they produce this amazing drink! And I love home cos I have these kinda drinks in my fridge always always always!

Oh yes, the lovely garden! So lovely to have a place to walk in after being so sick of sitting in the house! What’s more amazing is the flowers in the garden! why can’t I have mummy’s green hands?! sobs! So beautiful!

My piggy slippers! So cute can?!

*****

Anyhoo, these are some of the lovely things I love about being home. I haven even included the pictures of my lovely tv, aircond, bed, kampua mee, kolo mee(actually I only eat mee pok; which is the version of kolo mee with different noodles because the original noodles of kolo mee looks like brain i scared), sarawak laksa, sio bee, my steamed peanuts(I am so addicted to this!), bubur cha cha, the three layer teh si peng, the yam and chicken puff(I seriously dislike yam but for this pie, it’s just awesome I also dunno why?!), butter bun(I have NO IDEA why KL don’t sell any of these! Only have potato bun! Cis!), my trampoline(actually only write this cos I wrote so much food so sinful so must put trampoline to show I also got exercise! Is lies! ), my car!(can go anywhere! but sad to say it’s not like I know all the roads also. Malu!), Kakak!(cos don’t need to do any housework! ai lub her ) and so on.

WHY OH WHY AGAIN SO MANY FOOD! I AM SO OBSESS WITH FOOD! -_-!! I PRAY TO BE OBSESS WITH EXERCISE CAN?! *KNOCKS HEAD WITH FOOD THEN EATS IT HOHOHO!*

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I was home for a whole entire month for exams hence the silent blog. Teehee! Anyhoo, latest update:

• Got my hair done again; this time straighten cos I’m planning to keep it real long. Let’s see how that will turn out since it’s been so hot I am so very tempted to chop it all off! I MIGHT JUST DYE IT ALL RED. STILL THINKING!
• Am planning to move to Brickfields so I’m in the midst of looking for a place to stay and getting use to the transition bit. Feels a bit sad cos I am so used to living here and it’s so cozy and so near to church! And not forgetting the people here. Sigh! But it’s time to move on… New Directions which move on to…
• I am currently praying for peace in transitioning and more open doors for this new season and I am fairly excited in some ways.
• Worship in church is also moving in new directions so I am also praying for integration once I move to Brickfields so that everything will fall into place.
• Love life is still the same but I have no worries though family and high school friends are already thinking to match me up with some guys. -_-!! No stress lah. When the right man comes along, he’ll come along just fine.
• My cousin from mum’s side just got married. Congrats ah jing koko(though I doubt he reads this). It was really a fun time reuniting with cousins and such. AND the little sister caught the bouquet! Guess we know who’ll be marrying first in the family! Teehee!
• Oh I’ll be here in KL for a month plus and I am super free so do look for me to catch up okie dokie?
• I am excited cos me elder sister is coming end of the month again despite the fact that my whole family was just here last whole week! Pictures will be in Facebook!
• Oh yes, I need LOTSA BOXES so I can pack all my crazy lots of stuff into them. Donate me some if you’re reading this! Thank you very much!
• I am no longer going to Bangkok in July; not with the crazy shooting and stuff! Aunt said shops are all close so no point and mummy said no no no. It seriously means no. Sigh! Now planning to go somewhere else. Any ideas?
• I can’t wait for the awesome buddies to come back for hols this coming 3 months cos that means catching up and fun!
• Oh yes, I truly had such an amazing time back home though I was mostly tucked away inside the house studying but the family was so lovely; I get to celebrate chae chae’s 23rd bday with her, mother’s day, ate mum’s awesome cooking and catching up with the best friends! It is so good to be able to talk about everything and anything to the people who knows me inside out ever since I was young!

Anyhoo, that’s it so far. It’s late. omg! 12.08 am! Oh yes, since I’ve been back, my sleeping patterns changed. I now sleep latest 12 am; usually 10pm and wakes up by 7.30am. So goodnight people! More updates and pics soon!

P/S I’ve got new camera! Teehee! Is love!

Today as I spoke to you on the phone, I am reminded of how amazing you are in so many ways.

Daddy and mummy

How very simple of you to always appreciate all the small things in life that when mummy wants to bring you out for lunch date, all you wanted is a simple kolo mee bowl; knowing that what really matters to you is not where mummy brings you, but the fact that you are there with her. Though in the end you guys end up somewhere else! Hee!

daddy acting funny!

And how humble and full of selflessness that when I ask if you’re happy, the first thing that you say is that if all of your children is happy, you are happy too.

I was astounded, speechless. Daddy, you have a huge heart of gold!

Daddy, me and chae chae

And how approachable you are that I can sit there in the library whispering and giggling on the phone talking to you without any restrain knowing that you love me for who I really am and that I can talk to you about everything and anything; and you really listen. Thank you daddy for listening to me bicker about life and love me still.

My handsome daddy!

What touches me so much more is that you love God and how when we talk, you will tell me that God is Almighty and He has a great plan and that you trust Him. When I see you trust God so much, I know I do too. What you believe would be what I would believe. And I know this God is real.

Daddy and jessica

Most important of all however, I will always remember, is that at the beginning of this year, when I lie so helplessly on my bed, begging for my lungs to breathe with tears flowing endlessly and almost giving up life once again; daddy, you held me close to you, carried me in your arms, let me cry and tell me that I can. When you said I can, I truly believe with all my heart and soul that I truly can. But more than that, daddy, at that very moment, I know that God has given me the greatest blessing of all; you.

Thank you daddy for everything. Words cannot tell you how much I love you. I really really love you!

I’m sorry I can’t be there for your celebration tomorrow night; but I know all of you will have so much fun karaoke-ing! I wish I am there but it’s okay! We’ll do it again when I come back?

Like I said on the phone daddy; you must live a long long life okay? Cos I still need you so much in my life! And for mah future man, you have to pray harder so that you can walk me down that aisle! Teehee! Pray that he’ll be like you!

Happy happy birthday daddy! You are the bestest in the whole wide world! And I am so glad that no matter how old I grow, I can manja with you and lie on your lap while watching tv, disturb and bite you and you’ll not get annoyed and most important of all, I can share my life with you and you’ll truly care.

You are the ultimate dad and I am glad you are mine.

With love from you second daughter,

YingYing