Happy new year 2007 to you all,
As promised, I will write about my holiday in Singapore. To summarize, basically the purpose of this holiday was to have our wedding dinner with our family and relatives, we got married in Melbourne back in March 2006, but most relatives were not able to come to Melbourne.
OK, let's see, what did we do? Hmm.... nothing much to do in S'pore, apart from eating at hawker centres and shopping. Oh yes, shopping. What else! Ah... of course had to arrange the dinner stuff too.
I bought some clothing and shoes, although wanted to get some electronic stuff, but that's beyond our budget, so in the end, I exercised some self-control on myself. How much did we spend? Well, I can tell you I don't need to buy new shoes and clothes for the next few years, hehehe....
The food there was cheap and good, right now sitting on the computer, I can see a little bit of tummy... that's bad!!!! Must do a lot of sit-ups later, hopefully I can get back my six packs in the next few days. That's a bit too over confident, but yeah, I don't want to spend anymore money on new bigger pants, that's for sure.
Went to Sim Lim Square and Funan Centre where all shops sell electronics and IT stuff. As I was browsing and checking prices, my wife told me: "Now I know how you feel when you go shopping with me." Obviously she was bored, hahaha..... Anyway, the IT equipments there are not that cheap, because I compared the prices with Melbourne, and they're very similar, the difference is only few dollars after conversion to Aussie dollars. In fact, some things are cheaper here, although there are some things cheaper there. That's why I decided not to buy things, apart from the budget.
Finally we bought a new Fuji digital camera, with 3" LCD. I think we got it at a pretty good deal, although I'm yet to compare the price with Australia. I hope it's cheaper, but even if it's not, it's too late now...
Overall, I can say that this is a pretty relaxing and enjoyable holiday, since my wife's family is there, I can see Singapore will be a regular travel destination in the future.
See you soon, sign off now.
-J-
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Saturday, December 30, 2006
New Resolutions
It's been more than a month since my last blog. Well, I've been on holiday, in fact, right now, I'm still on holiday in Singapore. Time flies really fast, I've been here for 4 weeks, and about to fly back to Melbourne tomorrow, yet it seems like only yesterday I was here.
Anyway, 2007 is just less than 2 days away. And many people will have some new year resolutions that they will keep. So will I, it's just I haven't really thought of them yet. I will celebrate my new year on the plane, and I hope to spend sometime asking God for direction, for blessings in this new year.
New challenges will come, but I also believe that God will give my strength and grace and provision to face them. Why do I believe that? I can tell you that no matter what situation I have faced, when I put Him first, when I ask Him for wisdom, He has never failed to show up in His mighty ways. Because He has promised to never leave us nor forsake us, and He always keep His promises.
I may have written about this, but I will write it one more time, Matthew 6:33 says that if we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, then all these things (our needs) will be added to us. Even in Proverbs chapter 3, there are many promises for us if we put Him first:
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
7 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.
10 Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine.
Notice that we need to trust Him, seek Him, fear Him, honor Him, another verse, proverbs 22:4 says: Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.
I don't know about you, but I want to live a fulfilling life, and as Jesus has promised in John 10:10 that He has come to give us life, and not only life, a rich and satisfying life. (New Living Translation)
So, allow me to encourage you to put Him first in all you do, for example, start the day by praying, reading Bible, even get rid of some bad habits like cursing, swearing, getting angry easily, I know it's easier said than done. But if we want to follow Jesus, He already said we need to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him. (Luke 9:23) Notice that it's a daily thing we need to do those things, not easy, but it can be done, because God will give us grace to do so, so that we can be changed to be more like Jesus.
Anyway, on my next blog, I will write about my holiday experience in Singapore. It's been a pleasing journey and relaxing time for me, may God bless you more and more in the new year. Signing off now.
-J-
Anyway, 2007 is just less than 2 days away. And many people will have some new year resolutions that they will keep. So will I, it's just I haven't really thought of them yet. I will celebrate my new year on the plane, and I hope to spend sometime asking God for direction, for blessings in this new year.
New challenges will come, but I also believe that God will give my strength and grace and provision to face them. Why do I believe that? I can tell you that no matter what situation I have faced, when I put Him first, when I ask Him for wisdom, He has never failed to show up in His mighty ways. Because He has promised to never leave us nor forsake us, and He always keep His promises.
I may have written about this, but I will write it one more time, Matthew 6:33 says that if we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, then all these things (our needs) will be added to us. Even in Proverbs chapter 3, there are many promises for us if we put Him first:
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
7 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.
10 Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine.
Notice that we need to trust Him, seek Him, fear Him, honor Him, another verse, proverbs 22:4 says: Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.
I don't know about you, but I want to live a fulfilling life, and as Jesus has promised in John 10:10 that He has come to give us life, and not only life, a rich and satisfying life. (New Living Translation)
So, allow me to encourage you to put Him first in all you do, for example, start the day by praying, reading Bible, even get rid of some bad habits like cursing, swearing, getting angry easily, I know it's easier said than done. But if we want to follow Jesus, He already said we need to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him. (Luke 9:23) Notice that it's a daily thing we need to do those things, not easy, but it can be done, because God will give us grace to do so, so that we can be changed to be more like Jesus.
Anyway, on my next blog, I will write about my holiday experience in Singapore. It's been a pleasing journey and relaxing time for me, may God bless you more and more in the new year. Signing off now.
-J-
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