Mental Leftovers

My Strength

eyerene — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:22:18 +0000

My Anchor

eyerene — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:51:44 +0000

Losing Steam

eyerene — Sat, 30 May 2009 06:52:24 +0000

Forgive the silence. I’ve been feeling rather uninspired these days. It’s not that I’ve got nothing to say, but some days I feel this isn’t the best medium to log my thoughts. I guess I might actually miss keeping a diary. We’ll see.

Anyhow, I’ve returned to burrowing my nose in books and hopefully, the words will flow once again.

When God Ran

eyerene — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:29:52 +0000

Time and time again, this song has touched my soul ever since I first heard it at 14. Have a blessed Easter weekend.

Foreign Policy

eyerene — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:36:25 +0000

An ex-colleague at the papers forwarded this link to me and my heart goes out to these workers. Why can’t some human beings treat other human beings like they’re human beings?

http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/01/%e2%80%9ci-hope-singapore-government-punish-them%e2%80%9d/

Painted Faces

eyerene — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:23:36 +0000

I haven’t been this excited about something for the looooooongest time. A week ago, I decided to sign myself up for an art class, starting end of the month. And I’m hoping the class gets filled up so they won’t have to cancel it. *fingers crossed*. There are few things I love more than putting brush to canvas and it’s something I’ve looked forward to getting back to when I have more time. The time, I believe, is now.

Goodbye 2008

eyerene — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:42:40 +0000

It’s been a hectic, yet forgettable year (or maybe it’s just my brains turning to mush). A year spent juggling mommyhood and a demanding part-time gig that at times, felt like a full-time job. A year, very much like the previous, that was lived most of the time from day to day, week by week, with what I like to call minimal drama. But that’s not to say, it wasn’t fruitful. I finally found time to finish reading a book in days, not weeks. I’ve developed new passions, interests and more importantly, I had a wonderful year bonding with my little princess.

For many, 2008, particularly the last few months, has been, at best, uncertain and unsettling. And likewise, we haven’t been immune from the barrage of bad economic news that dominate the headlines every single day. Which is why I’ve decided to celebrate all that I’m thankful for in this last post for this year.

I’m grateful that I’ve been able to spend the past one year and four months at home watching my daughter grow. This wouldn’t have been possible at all without my supportive better half. I’m grateful for our new home which now officially houses a year of wonderful memories. I’m thankful for close friends who have kept me sane with their visits, emails, online conversations and more importantly, love, support and encouragement. I’m grateful that my parents and parent-in-laws are healthy and happy. I’m thankful for my vivacious niece and lovely nephew. I’m immensely thankful that we’ve found a church that we can grow with. My list goes on and on. If there’s one big lesson that I took away from this year, it’s that there’s so much we can do without and still be satisfied. That at the end of the day, it’s not what you have, but who you have that counts.

Going into 2009, which pundits have predicted would be another tumultuous one, I’ve chosen this as my mantra:

Philippians 4: 6 ”Don’t worry about anything, instead pray about everything;..”

I’m no worry wart but in the past few months, with the economic meltdown weighing on everyone’s minds, I can’t help but think about what would happen if (fill in the blanks). And it hit me one weekend during a sermon that I’d be so much better off using the time I spend on the “what ifs” in life on growing my prayer life. Like they say, worry accomplishes absolutely nothing but prayer — it has the power to change everything.

Happy New Year!

A Hairy Situation

eyerene — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:01:38 +0000

One of the toughest things about relocating (at least for me) is having to find someone you can trust with your hair all over again. It’s as challenging and stressful as seeking out the perfect nanny or babysitter (okay, I might just be exaggerating a tad but trust me, it’s close). My close friends would know I haven’t had much luck, given the amount of time I spend whining to them about how over-priced or unskilled mane-minders here are, especially with limp, lifeless Asian hair.

In my four-almost-five years here now, I did come very close to finding THE ONE, but then we decided to move. And I simply don’t have the time or energy to drive 40 minutes just to get a haircut. Still, that’s no reason enough for doing what I did today. In what must be a complete lapse of judgement and common sense, I decided to head for the nearest decent-looking salon and get my haircut. I should have known better. It’s a complete disaster… I mean the last time I left a salon crying was when I was 10 and I refused to go to school for two days. Granted no tears were shed today but I’m terribly grateful it’s winter so I can hide in my beanie!

I woke up with a headful of beautiful hair and all I have now is a short crop. Santa, somebody, anybody, I need a wig! I know, I know, it’s just hair and in six months, everything will be fine… but still……………. SIGH.

Break the Chain

eyerene — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:28:42 +0000

A friend sent this along as part of a chain letter. I’m not a huge fan of chain letters, usually deleting them on sight, but this one, I kinda like. The one that put the biggest smile on my face – No. 6. What’s yours?

1. I love you not because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you.

2. No man or woman is worth your tears, & the one who is, won’t make you cry.

3. Just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.

4. A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand & touches your heart.

5. The worst way to miss someone is to be sitting right beside them knowing you can’ t have them

6. Never frown, even when you are sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.

7. To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.

8. Don’t waste your time on someone, who isn’t willing to waste their time on you.

9. Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people before meeting the right one, so that when we finally meet the person, we will know how to be grateful.

10. Don’t cry because it is over, smile because it happened.

11.. There’ s always going to be people that hurt you so what you have to do is keep on trusting & just be more careful about who you trust next time around..

12. Make yourself a better person & know who you are before you try & know someone else & expect them to know you.

13. Don’t try so hard, the best things come when you least expect them to.

Sick of Being Sick

eyerene — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:36 +0000

I just don’t get it. I’m exercising hell a lot more than I ever did. I’m eating way healthier and better these days. But I’ve been falling sick a whole lot more than I’ve ever before. I used to get ill once or twice a year; yet this year alone, I’ve been under the weather pretty much once every two months.

I know falling sick comes with having a little one who picks up heaven-knows-what from all the other kids she plays with but it really sucks.

Hopefully this horrible sore throat goes away soon and please don’t let me lose my voice again.