One, Two, Three, Four... Wait there's Five too. And Six, and Seven!

The everyday day-to-day chores are never ending. As a college student living independently on own, so much is needed to be done, it must be done. 1. Wash your dishes after evvvery meal like it or not by hook or by crook, knowing that there will be nobody to do that for you, and if you don't do, nobody will, and pests like rats and cockroaches will pay a visit, and there might be some weird stuffs growing out of nowhere and that will be even more... grosssss! Ew. 2. Stock groceries when it runs out. 3. Find your own food when hungry. Mom and dad are not here anymore to make food for everyone when we come home. We, find and make our own food. 4. And then there's HOMEWORK to finish!

Today, I just wanted to get away from all these and so I watched Princess Diaries 2. And shopped a little. And then, now it's like 730pm I've done the dishes, 5. make sure I eat my fruits before they get rotten, keep up with all the food I bought before they expired. It's hard not having to share food. Every weekend, 6. one must make sure that the laundry is done too!

And then my water ran out. Even after boiling tap water to drink, it still doesn't taste right. So, off to get some more Poland Spring. Also, 7. keep track on my spending! That is the very most important thing to manage. So, there are 7 things to keep up with everyday.

Number four needs to keep up... right now.
Princess Diaries 2 took up my whole afternoon, together with the shopping and cooking.
(What in the world did I just do to let my afternoon go by like that?)
I feel so lameee now. Better start getting homework done.

So very happy and I don't know why

Everyday, waves of new information keep coming in. I keep learning new things!

Loving and enjoying every single bit of this process!- The whole thing!

I'm so very happy today I don't know why.

My friend said that "you're so happy on the fact that you're happy"

Hahaha, geddit?

:D

Was it the weather? Was it because I did my homework? Was it because of the music? Was it because of the grocery shopping? The cooking? The eating? Movies borrowed? God? Hahah evvvverything I guess!

Teehee!

Such a great feeling.

***

WAIT I think I know why! It was my first 8-hour sleep yesterday after a week of not having an 8-hour sleep!! Ohh! Hehhee :))

I think it's also mainly because I had a great time of worship this Sunday too, that has lifted up my spirit. I needed that moment.

Feeling pwetty on a Tuesday

Today is a good Tuesday!

Early in the morning, I woke up, showered, read a book from the NT and ODB, and then off

to piano class.

On my way to class, I had stepped onto dry leaves and I lovee the crunchy sound made from the leaves.

:)

A friendly stranger greeted me on the streets. I smiled at him.

An aeroplane flew across the sky,

I could almost reach out my hand and grab it like a toy!

There was a song in my heart. I hummed along that tune,

tapping to the rhythm of it as I walk towards the 1140 building.

The morning air was so, so good, and fresh.

I looked at my surrounding.

Omgosh! I'm in Boston!

:D :)

***

Happily bought my groceries, headed home and cooked myself a good simple lunch.

Dropped by at the public library to get myself a couple of DVDs and CDs again.

And Taylor Swift's song is playing on my iTunes.

I feel so pwetty today :D

Okay, time to compose! For final projects are coming up real soon. I lovee writing music :)

The Summer Semester is ending soon! So fast right?

Some fruits, tea, biscuits and nuts (and chocolates hehehehe) for homework time.

Excited, excited, EXCITED! (Edited)

Every time when my friends ask me about how's my day, how's my week, I can't think of what I did! But I know that I did so many things. It was just, at that moment, when they ask, I couldn't think of what I did, really.

So I decided to write down what I did *wears glasses like a nerd, smiling with my two front teeth.


And oh my galore !


From music to growing-up stuffs, there was really a long list of what I did and learnt from out of this week. And it's only this week! Imagine what I actually had for the past couple of weeks since I arrived here! Yes, I'm proud and excited of the effort I put in. Continue to sow what is good and noble, and at the right time, I will harvest what I sowed. Whether it's sowing to encourage and touch somebody's life, or laying foundations on film scoring, or deciding on groups of people to mix with, ... everything.

Very important to plan.
Very important to be smart with people.
Very important to spend time wisely.
And money too.

I can't put up the stuffs I did and learnt here in my blog. Some are personal.
But, it has been so amazinggg this far!
For the next season in life, which is happening right now, I want the crazy Boston experience to be just the beginning of my crazy episode journey whatever not you call that in life. I've seen God blest my friends hugely, some He sent a stranger to bring her a blanket on a cold day in Australia, some He sent a person to bank in the money into the account at the exact amount of money that person needed, some found money under a flower pot because God told him to go get the money from there, some just keep getting blest because he keeps giving and blessing others. And SO many more I've seen and heard! I never had experiences as big as those before and I am challenged at the way these people live, think and act when they put God in their lives. I look up to these people.

We know which tree bears what kind of fruit. Just by seeing the evidence/results produced in their lives.

Where we are, in Boston or in Kuala Lumpur, we can still have crazy experience like those people, with God working in it. When we desire, when we ask, at the good and right time, God will do what He does best- He will make things happen according to what He thinks it's best. Sometimes, to get there is also a process, and process takes time. So we talk to God and listen also to Him telling us what to do. How? Spend time understanding about Him, His word and His power by reading the Bible. How He works, we may not know entirely His plan and that is what makes things exciting, isn't it? We go by faith. We ask for His peace when we do something. Tap into His character and power. We'll also inherit the divine nature from Him (we are co-heirs with Jesus) and have an adventure of a lifetime!

Ready?


***
PS: Stuffs I've written down here, hopefully they inspire readers to do powerful things for God, because we can, because God can. We must first yearn God's involvement in all areas of our lives. We'll never know what's coming, and when they come, they must be really good awesome stuffs happening! Coz God is GOOD God, and God LOVES His people. For me, I desire to do greater works for Him, from where I am right now, I also need to fine tune myself in character, thinking, and emotions. Also equip myself with musical knowledge and all. Understanding the power contained in the Word is also something not to be missed out.

Excited, excited, exciteddd!

Like what my friend said : "Be super hardworking!" (Same person who told me to plan).
Be extra EXTRA diligent in our work. Faith without action is dead. Work also as unto for God. Invest at the right place. God doesn't let His people down, He doesn't put His children to shame.

It's all coming back to me, again. (Edited)

Finally, there is time for me to sort out my iTunes !! After 2 and half years, I decided to do it. Hooreh heheh!

So, I deleted songs that I think I won't listen to. But kept some songs I know I'll be using it for work some time later. Songs that I don't fancy much, I listen to it for educational purpose. Smart eh? ;PP

Ahhhh so excited ! I'm gonna fill up my library ! Very soon, I'll be having ALL my favorite songs PROPERLY in order, in my playlist like I used to when I was in high school (Ohmygoodness, that was a long time ago!) and play them all day long in everything I do.

It's coming back to me again- listening to songs that I like. So weirdd. There was a time I stopped listening because I didn't want to listen. This is... such a weird statement for a musician haha!

But !! This time, my interest grew towards soundtrack music too! And it is a good thing. In fact, it is the best thing ever that is happening! 

College life is so awesome! I can't stop mentioning it over and over again.

I love this girlie here

My sister is my best friend.

This is a recycled photo of us hahaha coz we're miles apart now. I do not have much new photos of the two of us.

So, she encouraged me on Skype today :')
We talked so much cwrapp lolol and at the end of the conversation, we wrapped up with some meaningful time of encouraging one another. Actually, this time, she encouraged me more. From the bottom of my heart, my dear JieJie thank you. Whoever marries this lady here, has found his precious gemstone. Hehehe ;PP

Esther is one inspiring woman if any of you get to meet her. I learn from her too and I look up to her as my older sister. She can't be looking out for me anymore. It's also good that I'm separated from her for awhile, get thrown into the sea and learn how to swim myself without my sister. Omgosh, that reminds me of our real swimming lessons when we were kids. Cikgu Mokhtar ! Hahahaha :PP  9am class! Pool water was so so freakin' cold! I would never wanna go through again on such endurance :3

Our super kewl 'bike' (It was so cool okie, at that time hahaha :P). *Shades up!

This morning

Onion cheese omelette, cereal and milk for breakfast. And then tea and peaches for homework time.
What a greatt morning to start with!
While some Christian songs are played this morning on the laptop.
Okay,  I lovee the morning rain and its cool chilly weather. But the construction site RIGHT in front of my apartment, is going on (every. single. day) and I'm kinda irritated with the sound pollution. Ah wells, I'll try to make it as "musical" as possible. Or shut my window :3

Don't everyone look forward to weekends? :D

Love Came Down

This song made me teared. Something in this cover touched me inside! The music was pure, that comes sincerely and genuinely from the hearts of these people.



Jesus, I'm Yours forever!

From Pictures to Words

These days I kept writing and writing music. Only slept for like 4 hours per night for a whole week already. Crazy! Ideas just roll in and my creativity comes from God.

No time to blog! No time to get angry at people too! Only spending my time on tapping into so many resources I could get (I also started my collections on soundtracks already wheepie!).

I'm going bonkers ! SO many things to learn. So much fun! I love writing music! Such experience of a lifetime to have! How to sleep??

I've also missed out taking so many pictures on what I did, what I saw omgosh not having my iPhone with me is so cacat ! :( So I verbally tell you what I did-

• I went and helped out with my friend's wedding decoration  and we joked about her, said that thank God she is not a bridezilla hahaha soo funnie! :D Really nice and friendly people. We had falafels !! It was my first time having a falafel! :D

• And then I had Tonal Writing class today, studied one of Dvorak's works (this dude is one heck of a composer), wanted to screen shot the analysis done by teacher and mark there on my Instagram : "I will stick with Haydn's Sonatina". Coz, we're supposed to compose a Sonatina for final projects. I definitely am choosing from the classical period! 

• I also went a couple of times to the Boston Public Library (Sheesh I owed them like 8 bucks because I overlooked on the due dates, cwrap!) and saw these stacks of DVDs in Tagalok ! I so so wanted to snap a picture to show my Filipino friends in church at home (I miss them!).

You know, I read somewhere someone saying that composers' main instrument is no longer the piano, violin, drums etc. Their main instrument is the Mac hahahah! Composers spend a lott of time using softwares to write music. Hence, the skill of using softwares and technologies must be acquired as a composer. From notation to sequencing. Whoosh!

Weekend is comingg! I've set it apart for watching movies and listening to soundtracks and READ on Saturday! And then church on Sunday! But first, there's this Homework day on Friday to get over it first. Ohh wait, Friday morning is CG Skyping time!

I lovee what I'm doing! I love the classes, the courses and the environment here! Also, today I've figured out what my new season is right now. It's good to know the seasons of life.

Oh, this side of the city has been raining a lot. It feels like home. Cool weather!

Okay.

Laterr! :D

Photos not uploaded on my Facebook

Some of Boston city in Boston Commons,

where Outside the Box Music and Arts festival is taking place.

My volunteer shifts ended!

Pretty right, the city?

Very hot.

My feet had sun burn.

So funny, different color with my ankle.

I did what Asians normally do under hot hot weather- Umbrellas up!

Only Asians do this here, so far in my observation.

;P

The Alternate Route band

Sarah Blacker and her band performing

I had her autograph and bought her latest album for $12

Tasty Food alas!

http://www.htchurch.com/sermons/sermon-preacher/pastor-raymond-mooi/

My Pastor's sermon. So blessed again! He was preaching in Harvest Time, CT, earlier this year.
His sermons are always fresh and powerful.
I'm listening to Step Into What God has For Me Part 1.
Food! So happy. Fresh and tasty.

Security

Security doesn't come from things, material things and people. The more things we have, doesn't make us secure. Only God can give us true security- to walk us through this temporary world, and eternal security for our souls in Heaven, after we run this race well for Him.

God is boss!

Joy, Hope and Peace for days to come

Tonight, there's this sudden hope in me, that makes me be joyful in the situation and circumstances I'm in.

I strongly believe that it was the prayers from my family and myself to God, and that the HS is working in me. It's a kind of enlightenment, peace, rest, and assurance that my days ahead will have firm ground for me to stand.

You know, I don't know a lot of stuffs. People call me blur. And that is one of my weaknesses.

When we're in new situation, everything is blur. The people, the environment, the culture etc. It's like stepping on muddy ground. I don't where I'm heading. So hard for me to adjust. Sometimes I may act as not myself, because I'm not sure how to react. But, really, I know that the time is coming when I'm all adjusted properly with the way things and people here go, and I can be just myself. Most of the time, come to think of it, I'm really quiet when I hang out with people. Listening, don't say much or jump into conversation don't care a hoot (hahaha) like I used to at home, because I really wanted to observe first. It was natural. But in this new place, I don't know how things are like for them. So I'll go by observing first. And I learnt! Slowly, and steadily. For first timer, I think it is wise too.

This blur character annoys me sometimes. I get bullied. I don't stand up for myself. I don't have my own opinion, I just follow what people think. So, I am learning through the hard way now. I'm doing my very best to change for the better. To friends who put up with my blurness, I am thankful. To new friends who we just got to know each other, thank you for your patience hahaha :)

A lot of things I ask to find out information. I really appreciate the friends who helped me in grocery shopping, bringing me out for good food, taking me out for movies, taking the T, hang out with me when I feel alone etc. Many times I'm so shy to ask, but there are friends who look out for me, out of their kindness, and for that, I REALLY deeply appreciate them sincerely from the bottom of my heart.

I look forward to mix and mingle around with church friends tomorrow. I miss hanging out with people of the same faith, to remind each other of living our lives to God. Can't wait to go traveling with these friends if we can one day.

Much strength has been given, much hope has be refilled. I know that the coming days are laid perfectly in God's hand. He is my Father, who gives me hope, who wants to see me be happy in Boston, grow and learn, enjoy my time here in the States, doing my film scoring creatively and excellently, see me giving my best and be thankful to Him, and enjoy the friends He gave me and is giving me more to come, and just burst with so much joy !!

Despite the difficult times. I still can be joyful !

There are still some more things for me to settle down. Because everything here is new. It takes time for me to adjust. Meeting new people, opening up myself to them. It takes time also for trust to develop in a friendship. Soon, I'll be able to let my hair down and share my stories too with them. Right now, I'm just watching, observing, be careful, and slowly, I'll be able to distinguish who's who and mix with the good company. My God will guide me. He will flourish the friendships I have. I believe He will. In Him, there is always hope.

They are near me

Being in the right group of friends is very vital. Friends who have the same wavelength, same passion, same thinking, and having the same heart beat for God, together supporting and encouraging each other in our work for the building of God's kingdom, impacting society, be better in character and thinking and honing our crafts and skills altogether. Friends like that are rare and precious jewels. I can't run this race here alone. So God graciously gave me a new group of friends here. I hope that it is not too late yet, finally realizing what have been placed in my life.

These friends are definitely worth the cherish.
And they are near me.
What else can I ask for more?

#finallyrealizedwho'swho

I have Jesus

One may be doing well spiritually, but have to also learn how to handle her emotions well.
This heart gotta be toughen up missy!
This week... What a week.
But thank You. If it wasn't for the stuffs that happened, I wouldn't know where I stand. It was those difficult, annoying, angry moments I realized that these are my weaknesses I need to work on. Only depending on God and asking Him to change my heart can make me a tougher person in character, sharper in my thinking, and do better the next time.

Some moments I wished that I could have done better and said the better words, but they are the past already. Can't do much. Only looking forward for what's next, and be celik with what I'm doing the next time.

Mama said that I have a choice. I can make my own choice. I have to think of what is best for myself too. Putting others first but neglecting myself is something that I ought to think about it, so that I am not a people pleaser. A girl needs to put up a shield for herself too, especially to protect herself emotionally.

Okay, I'm gonna cry when I think about what mum said to me. She is right. And I value her thoughts because she said I am very much like her, and she knows how to tell me and encourage me.

What to do? When this heart is so soft? Learn lah. And embrace the difficult times well. I have Jesus.

***

Of good manners, lady!

Hey,

Just a little courtesy won't hurt anyone okay?

How can one not have a sense of politeness after somebody has offered help to you? Can you beat that? I can't stand myself if I don't say Thank You and Please and Have a nice day! to somebody a friend who is so kind, thoughtful, friendly and helpful to me? Even to a stranger who may have just given you directions to the loo! Simple gesture.

Of course when we help, we don't expect help to return (that's very unthoughtful, thanks douche for ripping off the information out of me). But, at least a little decency? Can ah?

Courtesy man. That's all. Nothing expected to be returned.

Buttons pressed

This week, just the wrong buttons have been pressed. Buttons. Not button.
Not cool. Not cool at all.

A basket of all my favorite fruits and an 8-hour long sleep tonight will give me a better day tomorrow.
I will do what I like tomorrow and make myself laugh as much as I can.
It's one long weekend for me because I have projects for every. single. bit. itty. of. class. I enrolled this semester.

Have a good weekend y'all. Don't Facebook too much.

Stress unnecessarily, necessarily

Looking at where I am right now, I should be very thankful and grateful.
But I don't feel too good emotionally these days.
It's like riding on a roller coaster, knowing that I do not own the force to stop the ride anytime I want. It just keeps going... until, waiting for the ride to come to an end.

I don't know how some of my friends can plan their time so well... urm, well enough. They also don't seem to stress as much as I do like picking a box of cereal, choosing the better place to study, deciding on which cup of drink I would like to have, and deciphering on what are the best words to say to a friend, what is the best approach to counter the situation.

Omg.

Seriously, daphne?





I stress unnecessarily, necessarily so that the best could be brought out in every situation, in every conversation and in every decision making. Just so we all know, it is good to take note when we do things. I like to be careful with almost everything, especially with my own words and actions. This is, so that I do not affect others negatively, or eg. a conversation that is not bearing fruit and meaningful. A fruitful ones would be one that is encouraged and uplifted after a conversation. And that frustrates me a lot this week, because I don't feel alright myself due to mood swings. Also, the right group of friends are very important. The friend topic, is too much for me to bear to write it down now. I am really depending on the grace of God.

The roller coaster thing, I felt like I'm dragged into that ride sometimes. And then I'll go, oh sheesh, too bad, I'm already on it. Cwrap.

And, it's like, I can't just 'whatever' in life you know.

This feeling, urghh, can you please go away? :'(
#agitatedatself.

Steady my Heart - Kari Jobe - Acoustic version

Wish it could be easy
Why is life so messy
Why is pain a part of us
There are days I feel like
Nothing ever goes right
Sometimes it just hurts so much


But You're here
You're real
I know I can trust You

Even when it hurts
Even when it's hard
Even when it all just falls apart
I will run to You
Cause I know that You are
Lover of my soul
Healer of my scars
You steady my heart (x2)

I'm not gonna worry
I know that You got me
Right inside the palm of your hand
Each and every moment
What's good and what gets broken
Happens just the way that You plan


And I will run to You
You're my refuge in Your arms
And I will sing to You
Cause of everything You are

You steady my heart (x2)

Some little things to recap

Our security is in God. Not in money (I accidentally typed monye which spells like 'monyet'- monkey ahaha), not in men, not in material things that we have, and not in ourselves/self confidence.

Our hope is put in God's hand. He is loving, so loving towards us. When we hope, we hope for the BEST. Not second best. God wants the best for us and He can and will give the BEST to His children.

Seek wisdom that guides us to the correct path. God's wisdom. Not the wisdom of this world. Not the philosophies of the world. Godly powerful wisdom can be found by reading the b i b l e full stop exclamation mark dot The right path can save us alott from troubles, snares and traps of the enemy, causing us to stumble and fall.

All that we do, we do it out of Christ-like love. All- do, feel, think and say. Whether it is as small as saying kind words, we say it genuinely and sincerly. Not for the sake of saying it. Or helping someone to hold the door, do it whole heartedly :) :) Omgosh, in Berklee, you just had to hold so many doors for so many people! The guys are usually very gentlemen. Perks of being a girl hehe :3 It's only the Summer. There will be more students in the Fall!

Happy Sunday y'all. I'm hearing some bluesy music outside my apartment right now, with a man singing his lungs out into his microphone. Mini concert of his. Yey ha!

A place and a room

Did I mention, that when I have a house on my own with my family,

I'd build a mini theatre in one of the rooms. JUST for movie time. JUST for a place to chill. JUST for a place to screen my work.

JUST for having friends and family coming over.

Having the best speakers, couch, carpet, curtains, screen and many more items!

Omgosh!! Going nutss thinking about it :D :D

Weekend is comingg!

Friday is my homework day. Wheepie!

I SKype with my CG in the morning Boston time, they will be at my place.

Once in two weeks.

I miss them LOADS.

Every single one of them.

In the afternoon is where I start to dissect my homework.

Yesss, surgery !

On all my books, papers and notes.

Btw, so this was the interesting note my classmate wrote.

Hahaha it rhymess, note, wrote.

Omgosh super cool.

Syok sendiri.

;P

And then I'd hang in the park with Someone.

Talking to Him, trying not to look like a hobo.

With Bible, snacks, water and highlighters on the round table, can see?

And there will be birds all over the place!

It's pretty cool like they are not scared of you.

They will come near to your feet like puppies coming close up to you.

Winkie wink. I love you birdies :D

I attended Berklee CF today. Went and brought a friend to Five Guys Burgers.

I passed this time.

Time to lose some weight man.

I don't wanna be a chubby bunny.

Bulat!

And tonight, tropical fruits (I know, I bought the cut fruits again. Mama told me not to get those, get the fresh ones, but I'm... err... lazy to cut them myself. So I bought the knife-cut fruits ;P)

And bam! 3 movies in a row tonight! Not gonna sleep. I hope.

I still have my movie assignment not done yet. Due Monday. But I'll do it. On Sunday. Hahaha hehe!

Weekend feelin' woohoo :)

Sundayy is comingg ! Whee! I get to Skype with my family for prayer time!!

Ahhh I miss it so so much!

Too many 'I's in this post. I'm sorry :D :P How're you?

Crazy Thursday

Every Thursday, for the rest of the summer semester, there will be three classes back to back non stop from 10am to 6pm. On top of that, I attended a workshop today about sounds for film and video games, and later got to hang out with berklee friends, was so fun!

Super exhausted.

It would be so cool if I don't need sleep. But health is still very important.

Crazy learning environment here.

I had a lady bug in my hair today and this random guy classmate wrote me a note to tell me that. He is so funny haha! He just didn't want to cause a scene while the teaching was teaching in class. So I swallowed my scream and told him to remove the bug quietly. In a calm manner. Such calm chaos. Eheh!

Why 'us' exist?

Why did God create the world, the people, the animals, plants and everything else, if He knew that there will be sin, pain, suffering, trouble and groaning? If He knew all these things will happen, why go through all the trouble creating the beginning of Earth and not just cut straight to the ending- His children in perfect condition, blameless, sinless, clothe in white robes, pure, holy, live eternally with Him in Heaven (aka, the condition of children of God after-we-depart-earth ?)

I thought about it a long time ago. What came in to my mind is that God is love and to express His love, He made things. I don't know why did the sin-came-in-and-Jesus-had-to-die-on-the-cross-in-order-that-we-can-be-connected-with-God concept exist, probably God wants His creation to love Him too, to know Him personally. Not because that He lacks love of what. He could have created/developed automatic creation that automatically loves Him kind of DNA. He is God, He can do what He wants. Maybe He just wants us to love Him at our own freedom/choice we make. It's more natural that way. And we who go thru life's challenge, know that God can help us, make us love God because He can do all things to help us overcome difficult times, witness a miracle and do supernatural things by His supernatural power in this natural world. Ultimately, victory is with us, victory is in His hand. And then we go like, "Woh, God is amazingg! I can't do that, only God can."

We know that at the end of a story, the good ones win. I like good ending stories.

The world, its sin, pain, suffering and groaning are temporary only. After that, we look forward to have life so beautiful without hurts and tears in Heaven with the Creator, like forever. That is the time where there's no more bad people, and our fight in keeping this faith and to stay pure and holy for God ends. Safe and sound in Heaven with God. No one can harm us anymore.

This i just a thought.

Romans 8:18-23

¹⁸ What we are suffering now is nothing compared with the glory that will be shown in us. ¹⁹ Everything God created looks forward to the time when his children will appear in their full and final glory. ²⁰ The created world was bound to fail. But that was not the result of its own choice. It was planned that way by the One who made it. God planned²¹ to set the created world free. He didn’t want it to rot away completely. Instead, he wanted it to have the same glorious freedom that his children have.

²² We know that all that God created has been groaning. It is in pain as if it were giving birth to a child. The created world continues to groan even now. ²³ And that’s not all. We have the Holy Spirit as the promise of future blessing. But we also groan inside ourselves as we look forward to the time when God will adopt us as full members of his family. Then he will give us everything he has for us. He will raise our bodies and give glory to them.

Hmm. When I actually get to meet Him face to face, I will ask Him like a whole lot of gazillion questions.

Urghh

SO many things to do. Omgoshh. I don't know where to start. I even have to call Maxis to validate my new iphone for mom and whatt, my US phone has not reached a specific amount of credit to dial overseas. Greatt.

Ughh.

1001 things on my list right now. From the least to the biggest thing like school fees. Fall classes registration can't be done at this moment??! Whatt?? Why?! Urghhh. Feeling like a girl right now.

Ray Santisi Trio and Melissa Aldana

He's my piano professor.
A legendary pianist if you google him.
He's still young in spirit man.
And he's really patient in teaching me hahaha.
He played with Charlie Parker and Stan Gets before! And his students were Keith Jarrett and Diana Krall!
I also noticed he has Charlie Parker's bebop lines in his playing in class :D

Love so much

I love how ODB tells the story of God's love to his children

:

That doesn’t mean we have to act in some special way to make God love us (although our desire is to please Him). Because we are His children we’re loved no matter what we do or fail to do. It means instead that we should think about His love and bask in its radiance and warmth all day long.

“[Nothing] shall be able to separate us from the love of God” (Rom. 8:39). He loved us before we were born, and He loves us now. This is our identity in Christ; it is who we are—God’s beloved children. That’s something to think about throughout the day.

God loves us not because of who we are, but because of who He is.

Refer to Romans 8:31-39

Actually, just read it here hehe :)

http://odb.org/2013/07/08/jesus-loves-me/

Time management

Literally... exhausted for the day.
Maybe I should run by the Charles River one day.
And spend a good evening with my Best Friend.
Admire all His work and creation. The vast beauty of nature and greenery.
I'm so looking forward to go to the beach soon.
Anchor Church picnic and water baptism are coming up next.
We'll be having a second concert-in-the-park on 20th July.

Now, I just want to close my day with Proverbs and ODB.
If we want to be an encourager, speak good, wise and uplifting words, we need to be equipped with the Word and be consistent with our quiet time.
Manage time well.
By hook or by crook, QT is a must!
*Telling self.

Time management man. Something that I'm learning rightt... now.

Who, me? (Joannah's blog post)

This blog post from my friend is so insightful ! Her name is Joannah. From time to time, this can be a good reminder to us. I have her blog on my side wall if you want to check out her blog.

:)

"Don't pick me, I'm nobody!" A lot of people respond like this to God's call. We say, "Pick someone else!" God's response? Nope. We, who are unqualified, is just who God is looking for.

Is he out to embarrass us? Not at all! Jesus is all about His glory. He's going to do a miracle and he purposely chooses someone who couldn't say, "See what I did for God!"

What is God calling you to do?

Don't be afraid you can't do it, you probably can't! That makes you the perfect fit. God specializes in using the unqualified. He can shine the best through those who don't think they're all that. If you step out, he'll supply what you need. When Moses asked God, "Who am i?" God answered with who He was: "I am who I am".

Be brave! God doesn't want someone else; he's chosen you. And He will be with you.

What do I have that God could use? I've struggled with my answer to that question a time or two. There's really nothing extraordinary about my life- nothing I've excelled at. I'm quite ordinary. I guess that's why God can use me; there's no way of saying I can take credit. When God began to use me, it had to be Him. Unqualified was exactly what God found in me.

When we take our focus off how unqualified we are and put our focus on Him, He can really begin to show off. We are nothing without God. God's power is shown off through what He accomplishes in our weakness. Jesus can show others the power of His love to transform a life; power to take the ordinary and make you extraordinary. To make the weak, strong. This power from God is released in our lives when we gain a right view of who we are: not good enough to gain His love, but loved enough to gain His good.

I guess I have all the right qualifications to be used by you: nothing but You! I'm ready. Take my weakness and show Your strength Lord. Amen :)

I can't make a title out of this, smiley!

Always keep your Bible and Journal close to you.

Keep your dreams and goals in your heart.

Tell God how you feel.

Align your heart with His heart.

Know His will.

Spend a lott of time with Him. The more time you spend with a person,

the more you will be like that person,

same frequency, same wavelength.

Share the same passion.

So I am this uber lousy multitasker. I can't eat raisins and study a paragraph. Not even close to reading two lines! Test is tomorrow. Wheepiee for me. It's mid term.
Raisins help in memory. They are healthy snacks!

OKay, I will put up pictures about Boston city hahaha, in my blog. It's just that they are all inside my Facebook. Okay, we'll see.

Eat raisins! All you who are students, hee :D

Little little updates

Snippets of updates :

The settling down period is soon to pass. It's coming to an end soon. I just know it in my heart.

Thank YOUU for the amzaaiiinggg heat in Boston. It feels like home.

My stomach is getting used to Boston food, but not the tap waters... yet.

I told my tongue not to forget what Malaysian food tastes like and be patient. We'll have Malaysian food again, ... later.

There were ups and downs. Definitely.

In every moments, thank God. Like, really. Really thank God.

I thought the first 2 months here were wasted. But no, I learnt some, a lott of stuffs. Maybe not academically and musically, but stuffs like being independent, people relationship, adjusting to new environment, I found a church wheepiee, and my apartment search has ended. I'm moving (omgaah moving? For a 20-yr-old girlie like me, to move all by herself is so so such a challenge) in 2 months time. And and, guess what? In October there will be my first American wedding :D :D Weddings are so pretty! Teehee! My friend was doing a little 'briefing' about American weddings haha, like Bridal shower, Bachelor's night, what to do, what to bring whatever not. Soo fuunnn ;)

Mmh, lets see. I gotta start working towards my goals that I've written down in my career notebook. Every college students are encouraged to have one. After writing it, include God in. We can plan all we want, ultimately God will determine which is best for us. So excitingg right?!

Keep thanking God day and night. If we feel discouraged, tell God to encourage our spirit. I tell youu, prayer can change things man.

Huffington Post Interview with Composer Brian Tyler

Brian Tyler's man is John Williams :D
He plays 43 Instruments, impressive huh.
I enjoyed Iron Man 3 and its soundtrack when I was watching it back home in Malaysia.
So he didn't study film scoring and he didn't know the term Mickey Mousing, who cares! He's brilliant!
Hmm, but I thought that the questions asked would be more specific.
He's a funny guy.
And time management is important , even if he felt like just going on a vacation, but he had to compose.
Okieess, I sound kinda bias always talking abt Brian. I do love other composers too James Newton Howard, JW, HZ, the Newmans. Looks like they are all guys! This industry is so dominated by men.

Snap out of it

Actually right, once you start doing work, your brain stops to think emotional related stuffs.
Coz, that's when you start to realize... that there's SO MANY THINGS to study! And it gets fun :D
Wheepiee!
And when you look back what it seems to be 'sad' or 'lowest ebb' moments, it was a silly moment.
#Picksupselfagain
#Onlyprayercanchangethings

But it is also good to take a moment and think. To see where are we at.
;)

I guess I was just cranking and yappy about unproductive day where I don't seem to learn something but wasted my time, a.k.a. procrastinate.
I only have about 2 years!! *Reminds self.

At lowest ebb

There are times when I think that I cannot make it.

When I cannot do this anymore.

When I want to fall back and not move forward and be a silly tortoise.

When I want to (try to) sleep and hopefully my problems and worries will just go away the next time I wake up.

When I hope to see things go a little easy.

When I question myself of my actions and thoughts.

Where I'm so overwhelmed with the amount of things to do.

When I'm so agitated for not seeing 'ticks' on my to do list notebook.

The best thing to do right now is to spend time in prayers.

When being alone and be away from people awhile and then neighhhhgrbrrghha- hold your horses, may help in times like this to sort things out. To stop a moment and think of, what on earth am I doing? (Or, what the h*** is going on what, wait what am I doing actually?) You know. Just taking that time off and... think. Where which direction am I heading towards now. Is it on the right track? Am I being dragged by someone else's thoughts and opinions into a direction of his/theirs instead of mine or what God told me to do?

Suffocating. 

That was why I shopped. That was why I watched movies. That was why I 'rewarded' myself with food. Not that I 'deserve' it or what. To simply get away with the everyday-tasks, with the must-do(s) and daily-consistency-in-work thing. It doesn't last long, I wish it did, that happy feeling.

Frustrated because I don't know why. What's the reason?

And I guess I know the answer to this. Talk to God.

I think, every person needs encouragement from each other, at some point of time.

Collections

A few of my collections. Vintage, cream colored, pretty flowers, hairbands, nail polish, favorite colors, Forever21ish. I had to start collecting all over again in Boston.

Shopping can help a person to get away with things inside the head, sometimes.

Shop reasonably. Not splashing money.
Money don't grow on trees.

Summer time here is freakishly hott!

Bought so many new clothes at really good deals! Coz of the 4th of July sales.
Babes and girls.
*Shades up.

I havent's showed you all my ear rings and clothes yet. Hah! :) And... shoes.

Time for something

There is a time to hang out,
There is a time to be alone.

There is a time to shop!
There is a time to practice.

There is a time to talk,
There is a time to listen.

There is a time to cry,
There is a time to pick ourselves up again.

There is a time to kid.
There is a time to be serious.

There is a time to love.
There is a time to forgive.

There is a time to think over things.
There is also a time to snap out of it.

There is a time to eat... Wait... There is ALWAYS a time to EAT!
That's why I need to watch my eating.

These are my thoughts on 4th of July, 2013.

Happy happy 4th of July, America.

Foundations first, girlie.

Yesterday I went for my appointment at the Career Development Centre (CDC).
The counselor had to calm me down because I was too far ahead of my future.
So funniee :D :D
And then it all makes sense to me.
I just got here in less than 2 months and I wanted to fly.
In fact, new students like me, who has no working experience before in this industry, should start building up and layering my foundations first.
It was an anxious moment for me but now that I know what to do first, and that I agree to his advice, that is the next right thing to do.
I'm also looking forward to meeting up with the chair and assistant chair for the FS department.
:D
For new insights and guidance.

Of course, in everything, and ultimately, God is my consultant above all. Go with the peace! God's peace. Not the emotions. Not following the flow.

;)

To build a strong elegant building is to first have its foundation.

How I wish

My holiday could have started... NOW.

BUT liberal arts paper is getting my way!

And I keep getting hungry.

Tmr's 4th of July.

My first 4th of July!

:D Looking forward to see what's happening here.

Holiday is the best day everr.

I see people and musicians walking past my window like they're on holiday already !
With shorts and pretty dresses.
With families and kids walking in the breeze.

I see people on bicycles and skateboards.
A guy just walked past me carrying his GOLF BAG!
Whattt??

And I'm in my room typing and typing....and typing on my Pages. 

:((

Omgaah.

Run! Or cover up haha!

So right, I'm feeling a little blissful today hahaha.

Coz right, got lah, haha.

So this super cute guy, student working I met yesterday at one of the counters in school.

And he remembers me today when I went back to the counter.

So shyy 

;P

Hey, cute guy remembers you!

And when I walked out of that place, he looked at me and smiled!

I obviously smiled back and... run! Hahaha.

Basically, I just didn't know what to do. I just cover up ;P

Okay now back to liberal arts paper

;S

Tomorrow's 4th of July!

My first 4th of July!

Looking forward to spending time with my friends :D

My Sisters!

The Wee Wee Sisters heheh!

These are my sisters.
;)
Adeline is my cousin but I'll always consider her as my sibling too. Hahah!
I love these girlies.
So much talent in them.

A little preparation

I only started reading the yellow ones. I haven't begun the blue, green, what purple, and red omgosh.

There's so many things to learn.

These papers of information are only the tip of an ice berg!

Overwhelmed.

The beginning is always the toughest.

Once we get the ball rolling, it should be pretty exciting.

#Cannotgiveup #startofmymusicjourney #prepsforworkingworld

:O