Nothing is impossible

Through You I can do ANYTHING
I can do all things
'Cause it's You who gives me strength
Nothing is impossible
Through You blind eyes are open
Strongholds are broken
I am living by faith
Nothing is impossible
I'm not gonna live by what I see
I'm not gonna live by what I feel
Deep down I know that You're here with me
And I know that You can do ANYTHING
I believe, I believe
I believe, I believe in YOU!

~lyrics by Planetshakers, Deeper album~


Philippians 4:13
"I can do EVERYTHING through Him who gives me strength!"

I should be studying! :s

I should be doing exactly what the title says! Study! :s

But instead, what have I been doing? I've been reading blogs AND going through old photos! Hahhaaha...

My gosh.. looking at all the photos made me realise how fast time flies! My three years in this beautiful city is soon coming to an end! How I dread it! Whilst looking at the photos, I thought of the times we all met, the times we bonded, the times we argued, the laughter, the joy, the tears.. gosh, how I'm going to miss waking up and picking up the phone and knowing that you're all here... how I can knock on the doors next to my room when I need to rant and de-stress! Some of us have grown closer, some more distant.. some I dont even see you at all.. but deep down, I know we are all friends.. for better for worse, we still care for one another, and thats exactly what friendships are all about, no? :D

Just a little journey down memory lane.. :)

*no comment*

BABI!! I havent seen you for ages!

First year at the Mews

Housemate, you still remember this? Hahaha!

Hope you're all doing well back home! :D

One of our yum char sessions @ Shark's Fin Inn, Chinatown

Just before Yvonne went back to Malaysia

Ballarat, Winter 2007

Incomplete Urbs @ Momba Fest 2009.

The Housemates @ Hong Kong, 2008

The Gals of City Point
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Seven, 2009.

Long awaited update!!! :D

Sooorrryyyyyyy people for not updating for sooooooo long now! :s

I know.. I know.. It's been a tad bit tooo long, aye? hahaha.. many months have come and past! We have entered a whole new year and summer's gone!!!! Uni's just starting to get busy right now.. friends are all back here at Melbourne which is fantastic! :D

To be very honest, I sort of gave up on this blog last year. Hahaha.. I didn't see much point of blogging anymore. Maybe life just got a bit too boring altogether. :P

Many of you may wonder, why am I blogging again?
Well, the answer, because blogging is my method of sharing with all of you. And today, I have something to share. :)

Often, I ponder, what makes one a friend to the next person?
The dictionary definition of the word, friend says this:

friend |frend|
noun
a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.

My definition:

friend = a person who cares for you regardless of any situation, one who is there for you in good times and bad. One who shares with you your joy and your sorrows, one who supports and encourages you every inch of the way.

I thought about this today because of a friend. I don't really know this friend very well. But through my hardships last year, this friend has always been there to encourage. I never gave it a second thought all these while, but bumping into him made me realise how blessed I am to have so many that sincerely care about me.

Friend, you do not know how much it meant to me just now, when you told me you knew I could do it. Especially when you said to me, " I am so proud of you". :) Well, dear friend, I am very proud of you too! You have gone very far, and I know and I believe that you too will reach for the stars and achieve your goals for as long as you believe in yourself! :) Thank you, dear friend!

To all my friends, wherever you are, especially the ones who are here with me in Melbourne (you know who you are), thank you so much for everything you have done for me! Thank you for all the memories we share, be it the good ones, or the bad ones! :P We have all partially changed for the better due to the influence of one another. My heart aches at the thought that we are all graduating so soon! Three years are coming to an end so quickly! How I wish I had a remote control like in the movie, Click that allows me to pause time or rewind time to the beggining of the three years all over again! I know that God put each and everyone of you into my life for a reason. And I thank Him and praise Him everyday for each of your presence! You all mean a lot to me! Thank you for everything! :)

Love and God Bless,
Ying.

Never judge a book by its cover

I was reading a friend's blog the other day.. when I read what he wrote.. I was surprised with what he wrote.. I started to think.. How is it that a guy so composed, so sure of himself, so serious, so caring, so happy at all times was actually hiding his emotions behind that mask? He made me realise that no one is perfect no matter how circumstances might suggest so.. There are ups and downs in everyone's lives.. it's the way we approach them that makes us that unique individuals we all are.. Life's biggest challenge is not to out win the next person.. not to prove to the world that you can do it.. but it's to prove to YOURSELF that you can do it.. that you are worthwhile.. no one can pull anyone out of their despair.. only they themselves can..

Friend, although I do not know you well.. but you are a strong person.. that much of your character I can say.. and for that I am sure you will pull through.. By God's Grace, everything will be better for you in this new year.. :) I am glad to see you smile again..

Friends..

First.. sorry for the lack of updates.. tonnes of things have been happening over the last one month.. but all's good.. :)

Cindy's latest post made me start thinking about how important friends are in all of our lives.. that inevitable role they play in our lives.. some frens are meant to be hi bye frens.. yet some frens are lifelong frens.. I'm very confident and fortunate to say that I have many frens of the latter category.

Sunway has without a doubt gave me the best 18 months of my life.. No doubt we had our differences, we had our fair share of misunderstandings and arguements.. We were still family.. Do you guys remember our family tree? Hahaha.. I miss the gatherings we had at 08-02.. I miss my room in apartment 19-3A!! I miss the late night UNO sessions.. the throwing of people into the swimming pool during their birthdays! :) You guys have played such a great part in my life.. and I constantly still think and miss you all greatly.. but I know when we meet.. we will never be strangers.. we wont look at each other and treat each other differently just because of our professions.. some of us will be doctors, some lawyers, accountants and some businesspeople.. but whatever it is.. I'm grateful for one thing.. like how cindy put it.. I'm grateful that our lives crossed paths once.. and because of that one fact.. we will always remain part of one another's lives.. :) We can sit down ten years from today.. and say "yeah.. sunway was wonderful! It was one of the best times ever.. and we went through it TOGETHER!"

My bestie, cindy.. the one person who can keep me sane.. hahaha.. and I..

My 18th birthday bash.. The condo gang! :D

the sunway family.. wendy's not in the photo.. :(

When I started yet this new chapter here in Melbourne.. I often had a habit of comparing my new frens here with those I have back home.. that sense of being lost.. I wanted to be in familiar surroundings again... but times have changed.. As much as I miss you all.. I have learned not to compare anymore... I'm grateful for every single friend I have here in Melbourne.. I'm grateful that in this short period of time.. we have all been here for one another... we have been yet another family.. Likewise, with all of our differences.. we're all sticking together.. creating new memories of our own.. :) Every single one of you mean a lot to me.. and you guys are all part of my past, my present and my future.. :) Having everyone in my life has been a true blessing! Us knowing one another has never been a coincidence... God has meant for it to happen.. We are placed into one another's lives for a purpose.. :) and for that I thank Him greatly.. for I can never ask for anyone better than any of you!

The Melbourne Gang during keith and Jin's birthday party..
Adeline, Angela, Francine and Jeff were not there..

Some of us..

Urban Life! :D

The cruelty of Life

These recent months have been months of mourning for a number of people i know.. It is sad when a loved one leaves us so unexpectedly.. if the demised has been suffering from an illness of some sort, then yes.. maybe death would be the best way to end things.. but yet again this is completely different when the demise is young, intelligent and with a bright future ahead.. this thus leads me to my dear fren, chung lern's recent loss.. His young, beautiful and extremely intelligent girlfriend recently passed away because of a bus accident that I am very sure most of us must have heard of.. Nian Ning, beautiful young girl who had everything in her hands passed away on the 28th of January 2008. How did this happen? Because one reckless bus driver who has 13 summons against him was still allowed on the road.. He caused not only Nian Ning's life.. but also the lives of two other young passengers.. More information can be read here.

How cruel can life get? because of one person's recklessness.. one company's stupid decision to not do anything about such a reckless employee.. THREE young lives have been sacrificed.. God knows how many more will be sacrificed if this action does not stop now! I urge all of you who read this.. please.. please sign the PETITION . This petition will be sent to the Minister of Transportation Malaysia after the Chinese New Year.. Please do sign it.. your signature will make a world of difference.. I urge you here not as a friend to the demise's loved one.. but I urge you here.. as a student, as a Malaysian and most importantly as a human being.. all lives are very valuable.. they are priceless.. and such recklessness in Malaysia must STOP! If you value your life, and of those that you love.. please.. spend a minute, sign this petition.. it would make a world of difference in the transportation services in Malaysia.. For your own good.. and for everyone else's as well..

God Bless,
Ying.

Reminiscene yet again...

I've been thinking lots of the old times.. hahaha.. the times in sunway.. the times back home.. last year when i came.. everything has been soooo wonderful.. i have been extremely blessed to have all of you in my life.. I miss you all soooo much!

At lunch, Keith, vocan and I were talking about our first year here.. how lots of us met during classes together.. it just hit me that with all the different majors we're all going to take this coming new year.. are we all still going to be as close as we used to be? Will we still have sooooo much to talk about? will we still be able to share all our likes and dislikes about our tutors? are we still able to joke about all the funny incidents in class? Will we still meet up just to study in the library? Are we still going to spend endless sleepless nights trying to finish our assignments together? OR are we all going to be strangers? How would it be?

reading into one's character

What do we look for in a person? You know how people always talk about looking for that one person who is kind, sweet, caring, funny etc... is tat enough? Really.. wat are we all looking for? Definitely we want tat person to be sweet and attentive.. yet is that enough? I think being intelligent.. having a good sense of humour.. bold.. fun loving yet serious at the same time.. these are extremely wonderful add ons in one's character.. hehehe.. yet among the guys i do know.. hahaha.. i think the ones who do have these in their character.. there's just merely a handful.. hehehe.. and to name one of them.. WILSON YEO!!! hahaha.. now, dont say i dont heart you, ah fren! hahhaa.. I missing you and the rest 3 million rivers lo! hahaha.. and i'm still going to go up to whoever the girl is in the future and tell her.. "wei, u know how lucky you ah or not?" :P

The unpredictability of life..

As i sit here and type this, I have the song "God of Miracles" playing in the background.. ten thousand things are playing through my head right now... Life is sooooo unpredictable.. We'll never know what would happen tomorrow.. Do you remember the times when all of us would just say " no, i'll do that tomorrow" or " no, it's alright.. i let this chance slip by.. another one's bound to come my way tomorrow" or most importantly, when we have an arguement with our family and frens.. what do we say ALL the time? " it's not my fault.. why should i apologise?" and because of that one thought in your head.. siblings may start not talking to one another.. frens become enemies.. is it worth it? Is life that worthless for you guys to play such games? Often.. people only tend to regret their decisions when they've lost their love ones.. I'm not talking about anyone here in particular.. but i'm talking about how people react to tonnes of relationship matters in general.

You all must be wondering what made me think about all these things. In the span of two years.. two very close frens of mine have both suddenly lost their fathers.. I'm still at shock that it has happened.. I'm shocked and scared at the same time.. I'm sorry for my frens.. but i cant help but to imagine how MY life would be if it were to happen to me.. I'll be shattered.. I cant imagine and I dont wanna think about it.. All i can say is tat, cherish the moments we all have with our families and frens.. never let an opportunity slip your way.. if there are broken relationships, mend them.. before it's too late..

To my frens, I'm sorry.. I'm very very proud of you guys for being sooo strong.. everything in life is planned by the God Almighty.. be glad that your fathers have been with you for these 20 odd years of your life.. that he played such a major role.. and how he will always remain in your hearts forever.. You guys will always be kept in prayers.. Take good care of yourselves!

God Bless,
Ying.

Reminiscence

Do you remember the when we were kids in kindy.. going to the cultural village together and swimming lessons too?
Do you remember the times in primary school when we would just run around the school with no care in the world?
Do you remember the fights we all used to have in high school when we were prefects, class monitors and club presidents?
Do you remember the times when we would all just sit around and gossip instead of listening to Mr.Lee at Sri Sarjana?
Do you remember all the wonderful times we had at A8-02?
Do you remember our family tree?
Do you remember when someone was sick.. we were all sooo worried and finally came back together as one.. like a family.. like how we have always been?
Do you remember all the birthdays? All the Laughter? All the tears?
Do you remember the times we would all talk about our relationships? the advices we used to give one another.. the good.. the bad.. the support.. the feeling and acknowledgement that we would always be by one another's side always?

Time has gone by so quickly.. in a flash.. 21 years of my life has gone by.. I ask myself.. what have i done? what have i accomplished? Well.. one of the greates joy would be to have all these wonderful people in my life.. I miss you all dearly.. I wish you guys are with me here now.. none the less.. i'll see some of you soon.. the rest.. we shall meet during winter break! :) Hugz!

All my love,
Ying

A recap of 2007 and a plan for how 2008 would be like..

I'm soooo sorry for not having to post anything recently.. it's been such a busy month.. was at home.. hehehe.. it was awesome.. will be heading home again this winter.. thus people.. do not need to miss me too much.. hehehe.. :P

Now now.. a year has gone by and a new year has come along.. haha.. time flies doesnt it? What do i think about all this? Read on and you shall find out.. hehehe.. :P

2007... how should i describe it? It has definitely been one of the best years in my life.. yet at the same time one of the unpleasant ones too.. hahha.. soo many things happened in the short span of a year..

The highlight of the whole year would be me coming to Melbourne for my first year..

In 2007, I went without seeing my parents for ten months.. hahaha.. record breaking eh? hahaha.. In feb, I came to monash.. caufield campus.. and did not go home till christmas.. hehehe..

In 2007, I started going to church.. i accepted Christ.. I started to be more positive.. believing that He had already planned everyone's life.. that good things will always happen.. for God so love us.. :)

In 2007, I met lots of frens.. some frens became very close frens.. yet some frens.. started to drift away after a while... I went through a roller coaster ride of emotions.. of something I tot was there.. but i guess.. never was..

In 2007, I spent one of the best winters of my life.. i spent quality time with my cousins and their kids.. cousins growing closer.. caring more for one another.. :)

In 2007, I started to finally really appreciate the importance of family and how absolutely bless I am to have them.. for without them.. I would never be who I am today.. :)

The good the bad.. all has passed.. I will always cherish the wonderful moments I've had in 2007.. I shall learn from the bad experiences and move on.. :)

For 2008, I vow to be a more caring daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin and aunt.. :)

For 2008, I vow to be a more faithful Christian.. and follow His plans for me.. :)

For 2008, I vow to be a better student.. Achieve my own educational goals..

For 2008, I vow to try get an internship in a desired firm..

for 2008, I vow to finish my assignments AT LEAST two (or maybe one :P) days before the due date.

For 2008, I vow to not think of any uselss or hopeless ideas which were never meant to be...

For 2008, I vow that I shall forget you... and move on with life.. I'm slowly doing so now.. :)

For 2008, I vow to be a better person, a better friend.. I wish all my frens well in this new year regardless of all your plans.. :)


All and all.. I believe that 2008 would be a VERY VERY GOOD YEAR!!!! Woohoooo!!! :D Hapy 2008 everyone! All the best in all you do! God bless!!! :D

For a close fren.. on a special day.. :)

1st November 1987 called for a great celebration in heaven.. for it was the birth of one of the most fantastic girls I have ever known.. she is smart.. she is funny… she is caring.. she is enthusiastic.. she is witty.. she is fun-loving.. she is full of confidence.. she is EVERYTHING you would want in a friend.. she is Miss Fenella Ho!! :P

I have known Fen for years now.. hahaa.. to a point I cant even exactly remember how I got to to know her.. neither do I remember when we met.. hahaa.. I remember once saying that our friendship goes all the way back to the Dinaosour age.. hahha.. :P

We have known each other for sooooooo long.. but truly we only gotten to really know one another when we were in Sunway.. you were major part of my life in Sunway.. together with Cindy, Adi Gun, Hiaw, Susanti, Jimmy, Triple C, Poh Gee and many more.. I constantly think and miss each and everyone of you soooo much.. especially on birthdays!

Fen, Thanks for being such a wonderful fren all these years.. You have always been there.. through thick and thin.. through all the dramas in life.. and I’m glad to say that till today.. you are STILL there.. On this beautiful day Fen, I wanna wish you a very happy birthday… I know you’re going through a very hard time right now.. and I am very sorry.. but I want you to try have a good birthday.. You are awesome and you deserve it! May the good Lord bless you richly.. May He mend that broken heart of yours… May your life forever be filled with joy and laughter as you have filled ours with… May the Lord keep you safe and close to Him always! I miss you lots, love!!! Likewise.. I too love you to bits!!! I’ll see you VERY VERY soon! Till then.. take good care of yourself! Hugz!

All my love,
Ying.


p/s: Cindy posted a beautiful post as well.. check it out

I know u dont like this photo.. but this is the only individual shot i have of u
hahha..
this was one of the first photos of u in Sunway.. at unit 8

You and Edwin during the Sunway Ball, 2005.

I remember you saying that you feel like a dwarf next to Fantony.. hahaha..

The three of us.. on the way to Penang @ 2006.

My two FAVOURITE accountants!!! Triple C and Fen..

While the rest swam... the two of us? We camwhored! hahaa..

When Eva came to kuching.. Damai Beach...

Bottom: all of us! :)

Nostalgia

I’ve always thought that I’ve gone through the worst of homesickness after surviving my first month in KL two years ago.. I was wrong.. After not seeing my parents for eight months now.. the desire to hop on the next plane home has never been as strong as these past few weeks.. I guess after being away from home for so long.. nostalgia just hit me. One never truly appreciates what one has until it is either lost or away from it.. I have never miss home this much..

I long to wake up and see my parents.. I long to have dinner with my grandpa.. I long to sit outside at the balcony with dad and chat the night away.. I miss the times when I would go for movies with mom on Sundays then later we’ll go for coffee with dad.. I miss everything that home has to offer.. I miss my family!!

People often say that a child is such a blessing in life.. while I believe that Parents are such blessings in a child’s life.. No one would be in any position they are in now if not for their parents.. Our parents have loved us from the moment they brought us into this world.. giving us what they think is the best for us… never failing to love us… They stand by us no matter what happens.. They love us regardless of who and how we are.. their best gift to us is their undying and unconditional love.. and together with that came a promise of unfailing support.. an unconditional trust..

To me..

They are the ones who hold our hands and lead us through this extraodinary journey called life.

They are the ones who help us in every possible way to make sure we achieve our goals.

They are the ones who laugh with us.. who smile because we smile..

They are the ones who try their best to comfort us.. to make things right when we cry

They are the ones who you know you can lean on for support anytime of the day

They are the ones who would never let anyone bully you

They are the ones who will forever be proud of every single little achievement in your life.

They are the ones who would give up the world just for you

To me, my parents are the best gifts that I can ever ask for..
There would be NOTHING in the world I wouldnt do for them..
Why? Because I LOVE THEM!

Summer plans

Summer is coming here in Australia.. I was looking forward to going home for a long long long break.. but now.. plans have changed.. this girl now has to stay here for summer cos she didnt do well for one of her units..

I've had a super stressed and tensed out sem.. Things weren't as smooth sailing as I hope it was.. things changed.. people changed.. but through it all.. life moved on.. this one period I got to see the people who sincerely cared for me here in Australia.. I saw who my frens were.. through it all.. I guess one just learns to grow up.. to mature and take life as it comes. To just pick up the broken pieces and live life to the fullest!! I'm looking at this summer optimistically.. I know it would be a great time.. at the same time it's gonna be lots of hard work.. :) Who knows.. this might very well be one of the best summers in my life, no? ;)

Frens who have left to go home, namely, adeline, jeff, will, jin and arnold.. it's been a great year in Melbourne with u guys around.. u guys have been awesome! Good frens.. and am looking forward to seeing u guys when u guys come back next year.. best of luck through out summer.. and enjoy the hols! Especially with all of your travelling plans! :)

I have exactly SEVEN weeks before I head back to Kuching for the Christmas break.. hehehe.. I'll be home for a month.. then coming back to Melb for the exams.. then will be heading home again for CNY.. hehehe.. peeps.. am looking forward to seeing u guys when i'm home.. hehehe.. Take good care everyone! I'll update more often.. hehehe.. wish me luck in studying.. AND househunting!! hahhaa.. God Bless!!

All my love,
Ying.

Confession

I often forget the people who do care about me.. hahhaa.. this sounds so stupid.. hahaha.. All i wanna say is.. thanks all for being here for me! No matter where you guys are! I appreciate and love you all lots! :) Hugz!

All my love,
Ying.

Life's complicated

Soo many things have happened in the past two weeks.. Good things and bad things.. My close fren's dad passed away.. I cant imagine how it will feel going through that grief now.. someone so close to your heart isnt there physically anymore.. A fren once said, " you will only experience true heartbreak when your loved ones, someone like your parent passes away"..

Dear, I dont know what to say to you honestly.. I dont know how you feel and it would be a lie if i said i did.. You've always been a strong strong girl.. and I know you will pull through.. Keep your faith in the Lord strong.. you know He will guide you through.. Your dad has not gone far.. he has only gone home to his Maker.. He is now not only your dad in your life.. but he is also your guardian angel.. Stay strong dear.. for yourself, for your family, for your dad.. I'm sooo sorry for your loss dear.. I really am..

Another few more frens are going through tat point where you do not know what to do in relationships.. whether this one person is worth the wait.. whether you should let go.. whether you are making the right choice.. well, all i can say is.. decide.. make up your mind and live to your words.. it maybe difficult.. but then the hurt will go away one day.. and you know it..

Uni has been hectic these past few weeks.. with assignments and all.. but all's good besides that.. Church is great.. frens are awesome.. :) Bottom line, everything is good on my side here in melb.. It was fantastic meeting Derek last week.. it was a great catch up session.. plus awesome food as well.. :) I'm missing my family heaps.. if only my cousins could sit down together all at the same time.. that would be fabulous!! :)

Love,
Ying.

WHY?

Why are some guys such horrible people? Why dont u realise that u are hurting that one person u say u love when u do this? Why do we care for people who dont care at all about us? Why go through unnecessary pain? WHy are we not moving on? Why YOU? why? why? why? someone please answer my questions!!!!! :(

Life..

As i sit here in my room here in Melbourne this fine Thursday afternoon.. I had the sudden urge to take out all the cards that were sent to me in the past few months from my dearest family and friends.. :)

As I sat here and re-read the cards, I realised how blessed I truly am.. :) God has always blessed me with the finest things in life.. He gave me the best when He gave me the world's most caring and loving parents and family.. He blessed me abundantly when He placed all my friends especially those close to my heart ( you all know who you are ) into my life..

I guess one only learns to appreciate the love received when you're far from it.. I thank God everyday that you are all part of my life.. You guys have made this journey such a fantastic one!!! Thanks for all your support, love and affection!! I miss you guys lots!!! God Bless!!!

All my love always,
Ying.

Amazing Grace

William Wilberforce (1759-1833)

This is definitely one of the best films ever!!! Amazing Grace... It's amazing how one man's determination, his will, his perseverance, his faith.. changed the world.. William Wilberforce, possibly one of the most respected man in history, he changed the world, how?? He was the one who made sure that the Slave Trade was abolished.. To imagine a man of such a young age at that time, was sooooo determine on one issue, which affects the good of mankind.. FIFTEEN years before he saw result.. peeps, ask yourself this one question.. how much time are YOU willing to spend on a matter which you consider close to your heart but is not exactly of a direct influence to you??? William Wilberforce could not stand the issue of men being traded to other men.. when he believes that The Lord Almighty created men to be equals.. Nobody belongs to another man but to God...

I strongly suggest anybody who has yet had a chance to catch this film to go for it.. there will be no regrets what so ever.. you will not walk out of the cinema thinking u have wasted 10 dollars/ringgit.. It is in it's own way sending a message saying for as long as you're determine, you will succeed.. :) God bless!!!

Love,
Ying

~Amazing Grace~

Fact of life

Life is a journey everyone goes through.. whether life turns out to be good or bad.. personally.. i think it's the way we WANT to live life.. at times. Things do not turn out the way we want them to be.. Sometimes we'll sit down and ponder.. and ask ourselves millions of questions.. such as.. if i said yes.. what might the outcome be like??? if i did this back then.. where would i be today??? am i doing the right thing right now??? is this where i want to be??? is he/she worth the wait?? Questions arise in every single thing everyone does.. everyone will often question their decisions about all the issues that they go through.. it's not an easy feeling.. that feeling of confusion, depression.. but yet again.. life moves out no matter what the decision we make eh??? :)