What a Day...

San Diego, California is supposed to be the America's finest city...We've been at U.S. for almost two months, we haven't been to the 8 beaches that are located in San Diego. hmmn...???

Last Saturday afternoon, we decided to drive along the coastal route and see some of the nearby beaches. We visited 2 beach - Torrey Pines & Cardiff-By the Sea.

Is really magnificent...the vastness of the Pacific Ocean and hearing the waves crashing. Just so blessed to be able to see His creation and share the moment with someone... Before that, I was so reluctant to go out *wanting to stay at home & do nothing* but I had a such beautiful time...

When you wake up cherish that moment
And thank god for another breath of life;
When you look in my face, cherish that moment
And thank god that you have the ability to
See me; speak to me and the ability to touch me;
When you have a good friend cherish the moment
Because in the blink of an eye that special
Someone can be taken from this earth; never
Waste your energies on fighting and not speaking

To a loved one, whom ever it may be, always cherish the moments you have together
Because when you turn around and see
The hands of time cannot be turned back those are moments lost forever.
Never take for granted what you have

Because tomorrow is never promised, so,
Take time to cherish every moment.

~By Vernonica Allen-Anderson

Little piggy went to work...

My little 'piggy' (Ian) went for his work orientation today...he had to leave the house before 7am to avoid the traffic. I got up to make him breakfast and packed his lunch...

The little piggy forget his lunch...oh no, he's going to be hungry when he comes home!!!

Time to exercise...

Been back for just slightly more than a week, we have been eating Panda Buffet, Home Town Buffet, Dim sum and steamboat during Lunar>>> New Year...i think is time to exercise!!!

Last Saturday, got up early (no choice, jet lag still) we decided to try out this exercise class - kettlebell. Whoa, it looks easy but i 'threw my 'white towel' after just 10 minutes; I sat out for the rest of the class while Ian battling with his muscles.

The next day, we couldn't move...our muscle ache so badly and I only did less than 10 minutes *poor Ian*. The ache lasted for the next two days...

On Monday night, Caleb wanted to give kettlebell a try (apparently it sound fun to him) and Ian joined him *definitely without me*. Even gym fanatic like Caleb found it tough...phew, Im not that bad *no, he didn't give up like i did*.

Ok, no more kettlebell, let's try YOGA then...The whole room was filled with Yoga-enthusiast and me & Ian just manage to squeeze in. It was actually fun and do-able *for me more than Ian this time*
Well, at least I get the exercise regime started again...

Blessing in Disguise...

Skype home on the eve of Lunar New Year and been informed that my dad hurt himself while trying to 'fix' the refrigerator which should be thrown long ago; a rather unfortunate mishap on a supposedly happy day. A mishap or godsend?

Perhaps for my mum & family, this 'accident' is inauspicious but I believe there's a divine purpose for the happening. What if a bigger mishap would happen if he wasn't hurt? Maybe my dad realise the love from his wife (sometime it takes a mishap to realise what you have around you)? We can't see it, we can't guess it but we just gotta trust that God knows best (He see what we can't see ahead) and He's in control...

"Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." I just pray when trouble comes my way, I'm ready to take on the 'challenges' with the right attitude (FAITH).

Day of Love...

Happy Valentine's Day
Every 14 February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Now the date is very commercialised & i think is over-rated. Price of flower went up more than 100%, restaurants & every corner is filled with 'lovey-dovey' couples...*tsk tsk*

I remember when I'm a teenager, I looked forward to this day where I will received gifts from my 'secret admirer' but most importantly I could express my 'interest' to the boy. Those time have passed and I'm glad that God has given me Ian who I can spend my valentine day everyday...sweet huh *grin*

7 years ago on this day, God shown His love to Ian with a miracle - getting into Curtin to study Occupational Therapy (a course which Ian could never get in with his own credit). A beginning of God's plan for Ian...

Therefore, 14 February...is not just for man to express their love but to remember God's love for all mankind. He didn't die for the rich & famous, nor the pretty & hunky people but for all! Because of His love & grace...I am found and I'm forever changed!

one of my favorite song >>>

All for love, a Father gave
For only love could make a way
All for love, the heavens cried for love was crucified

Oh, how many times have I broken Your heart
But still You forgive if only I ask
And how many times have You heard me pray
Draw near to me

Chorus:
Everything I need is You
My beginning, my forever
Everything I need is You...



"the more we understand God's love for us, the more we'll show to others..."

Our Journey (Part III) @ San Diego

Back again at San Diego...still experiencing jet lag. Slept from 12:30pm till 7:30pm...how to sleep at night? hmmn...

We are still waiting for the US social security number before we could do anything (i.e. banking, driver's license, look for car, etc). Anyway, just thank God that we went through the US custom so smoothly even though we brought in food (i.e. pineapple tarts, chocolate love letters, almond cookies & etc).

5 more days to Chinese New Year...we'll miss *er, not really lah * the reunion dinner over the steamboat, all the 'dong-dong chiang' songs , the 'gong xi fai cai' greetings, the 'ang bao', the bright red decoration & etc. But is great & honour to be a Chinese *grin*

We wish all a blessed Chinese New Year!

Our Journey (Part II) @ Singapore

Testimony of God's goodness to us

Never did we imagine that the US Embassy in Singapore will reject our visa application. Everyone thought to be a easy process turn out to be our nightmare! What now??? We begin to explore all possible options: to return to Perth? to wait in Singapore for H1B visa? to stay & work in Singapore for good? to re-apply but leave me out of Ian's application so that has a better chance of getting the visa?

Everyday...every moments is a battle of faith.

Questions of 'how', 'what' and 'where' filled our minds. We have packed and left Perth, we have moved all our things to San Diego, Ian got a job waiting for him, our room is set up in San Diego...Why is the move so hard? Every step we take we'll meet with obstacle. Why?? Is our conviction an echo from our desire? Have we disobey God? What is He teaching us? We don't think we could have 'survive' the ordeal if not for His grace...

Faith is not just a state of mind , it should be demonstrated in our daily doings...

With the 'string' Ian's mum has with the US Embassy, we wrote in letters of appeal and still the case seem hopeless. We always say we trust Him...do we? Reinhard Bonnke mentioned about past & present faith and now is a 'test' of my present faith in Christ. Do I believe God could do the impossible in the present situation?

During my 'conversation' with FATHER, He reminded me of this verse "But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind..." James 1:6 I realised our 'tossing' is because we doubted God's capability to do beyond our imagination. From then, our perspective changed, we went again to the US

Embassy...having the faith to believe that God could turn it around, even if He didn't we will still bless the Lord. Miracle do happen to those who love the LORD...our V is a was approved without a hitch!!! How great thou art!!! Some would consider it as a pure of luck, or coincidence but we will testified to a divine intervention.