Everything in it's Time

Sometimes I wonder what lies ahead

How long till my hunger is fed

They say it's hard to make it in this part of town

So many people on this merry-go-round (br)

Some folks try astrology

Some turn to crystal balls

To find an answer,

To get through it all

I just fall on my knees and I try to pray

In the silence I can hear Him say

The river runs and the river hides

Out to the ocean and under the sky

I promise you, the answer will come

Hold on to patience and watch for the sign

Everything in its time

I often feel like I'm two steps behind

Somebody must have moved that finish line

There are a thousand reasons

Why I should give up

But I'm stubborn in the things I believe

The river runs and the river hides

Out to the ocean and under the sky

I promise you, the answer will come

Hold on to patience and watch for the sign

'cause maybe there's another plan

One I still can't see

A little surprise, like your love in my life

Funny how time changes how we see

The river runs and the river hides

Out to the ocean and under the sky

I promise you, the answer will come

Hold on to patience and watch for the sign

Everything in its time

Everything in its time

dear God,

The finishing line seems to be moving away from me.

Where is it going?

Where am I going?

When is the race ending?

Why are other running people pushing me off the track?

Some even tripped me..

At first I can still pick myself up and run again.

Now, it's getting more and more painful each time i fall

and it's getting harder and harder to stand up and continue the race..

God, won't you take over?

I wanna grab onto you...

Fly away on the track with you to the finishing line...

Haven't blog for quite a long while. but i'm REALLY busy la. glad that now is study break and i can finally start catching up with sch work and revise for exams. =)

Anyway, represented MOE and played the Public Service Netball Tournament. It was SO fun! haha.. We got third in the end. 1st runner up was also MOE. But we didn't get champion. =( In case you thought it's quite an easy competition, you're wrong. I thought I would be playing with some aunties then sure win one BUT i think i was an old grandma compare to them cos they were SUPER fit! goodness.. there was this auntie who's about 50+. She is a cross country runner! She played attack and I played defence AND I was panting like a dog and she's still prettily composed and breathing normally. haha.. What's even more amazing is during intervals, she took out her mini dumb bells and started toning her arms! *faint*

Other than grasping for air most of the time, I'm really impressed by MOE's concern over the teachers' welfare. =) The moment we reached the venue, we were each given $10 for transportation costs. Then they gave us 2 jerseys, a duffle bag, a back pack, a shower bag, 3 pairs of socks, a head band and 2 wrist bands. When we won, we each got $25 bucks plus medal. Cool! =)

The ultra cool goodies

My medal!

The MOE team 2!

Ok, two wks after the matches, I SPRAINED MY ANKLE! haha.. I fell down on the stairs. Missed TWO stinking steps. Dun laugh. RAHH! Although it was quite scary and painful, it was a blessing in disguise ba. Hahaha.. cos after going to the sensei and having my left foot bandaged, walking was painful and I was limping. AND.... elvin piggy back me from bus stop to my block! hahaha.. It was not easy k! Ask adeline and you'll know how she hated me when we had to train out thigh muscles by piggy backing each other! hahaha.. Cos I AM VERY HEAVY! heavier than MANY guys. hahaha.. =) I must say it's quite a sweet experience. haha.. =)

My bandaged foot.

ok last thing before i start making my way for evening service with the GIDEONITE! aka my favourite sister! Clap for my most couragous sister, EUNICE TAN! *clap clap*

Yup, this woman is going East Timor, Lautem, with sis Lily, bro boyle and sis ann. I am missing her already. Nearly everytime we talked on the phone when sis was in training, we'll cry.. She's a very important person in my life... We xiang yi wei ming in Spore all these yrs when everyone in the family was going back to msia.. And now she's leaving me too.. for a year! *sobz*

Sis at graduation

Went for sis's graduation yesterday and today my whole family came from msia to show support cos church was praying for her team. Haha.. pastor andrew actually welcomed my family! haha.. The last time we appeared in church together as a family was like when I was sec 4? so that's about 4-5yrs ago! haha.. =) I love my family so much.. *wail* I miss my sis! ok.. she's actually like just next door now actually. hahaha.. Can't imagine what's gonna happen on Thurs when she flies off... NOOOOOO!!!

Ok.. I gotta go off le. Gideonite cannot be late for service. Hope pastor rick won't hint me to go again today. hahaha.. I will go! just not now since i'm bonded. ha. =)

I did this to my wall in 30min. My room was too dark but after this, much better. hahaha.

OH YA! THE SHOES HAVE SHIFTED!
http://myloveforshoes.blogspot.com

the official website is coming up soon!
http://myloveforshoes.com

hehe.. it's a ".com" k! haha.. but think need some time before it is up BUT anyway, it's so formal! haha...
Frankly, wanna thank many of you who have been so supportive and to date we've sold 8 pairs and 5 more orders came in just 2days ago! praise God. =) Although we're not earning a lot (as compare to many other shops who sell handcrafted shoes who charge from $25 onwards.), esther and i are having fun hanging out and unleashing our creativity! haha..
Once again, if u're interested in our shoes or u want to customise a pair, just drop us an email at east23@hotmail.com or essy_oilybutt@hotmail.com
THANKS AGAIN! =)

New design!

This design can be done on other colours.

Note the blue and silver glitter? it brings out the elegance of the shoe!

Do click on the pic to see the photo the bear is holding.

This hand-drawn shoe is at $16.90 (SOLD)
Remakes are available.

Esther foong and I did more shoes this wk and they're all sold!

Got more orders which we're still trying to come up with ideas. =)

Anyway, other than the SAILOR series and the WHITE pair,

below is the LACE and RIBBON series. =) Hope you guys like them.

Again, if u want to own a pair,

just drop me an email at east23@hotmail.com

with the design you want and your shoe size. =)

God Bless!

Beautiful dull red cloth ribbon with two specially chosen flower buttons. The gold glitter is lined carefully near the base. It'll be like you are walking on gold dust! =)

$17.90 (SOLD)
Remakes are available.

This lavender pair with white lace is elegant yet funky. Notice the purple buttons? There's a cat print on each! =)

$16.90 (SOLD)
Remakes are available.

If you're interested in either of the 4 designs, just drop me an email at east23@hotmail.com

We also do customization!

The Sailor Series (blue)

also available in red and white or green and white.

$18.50 (SOLD)
Remakes are available.

The Star is made of metal wire.

the face of the shoe is actually purple glitterish (can't really see eh?)

$14.90 (SOLD)
Remakes are available.

made two pairs of shoes over the past 2wks. Just trying out. The blue sailor one sold to Charis wong le. I'm wearing the white one myself. haha.. =) anyway, if u guys interested, just drop me a mail @ east23@hotmail.com The SAILOR SERIES is also available in red and white or green and white. =)

Formal website and catologue will be up soon. =)

Just a quick photo update. =) Still have lotsa hmwk to complete. Later still have coaching then bringing another sch for their competition. Busy but fulfilled. haha.. =)

My town, Kota Tinggi is quite badly flooded. They are expecting at 3rd time cos it has been raining the past two days non stop.. Went back last Sunday and during church service, whenever pastor mentioned abt the flood, some aunties will start sobbing.. they lost their entire house! After that kor brought me to some of the worst hit sites. I was there during the 1st flood hit and those houses that survived during the first hit, didn't manage to this time round... so many were without roof, collapsed, no doors, no windows,... It was so depressing but I thank God for taking care of my family. House wasn't affected at all but for our shop, lost near half a million. Water in the shop was until my brother's neck... Anyhow, God's with us so there's still JOY! =)

When I was back to help out in the 1st flood hit, our dog, ah pao, gave birth to 5 puppies on the 1st day of flood. Look how small they are! eyes not open yet. =) cos it was raining then the mama dog left them in this pit. Water started filling and they were drowning! and I rescued them. haha.. they were so small and slimy la! haha.. =)


The second time i went back, which is abt 3wks after they're born, see how big they are! eyes opened and just learnt how to walk. still very unstable though. eyes a bit far apart cos haven't fully grown up. dad say about 1wk then will be more normal. =)


During the holidays, i played the inter-faculty games, representing NIE in netball. We emerged CHAMPION! muahaha.. =) Presenting to you, Team NIE(netball).

All in all, sch is really quite hectic. timetable is crazy and workload is piling. However, by God's grace, still able to cope. Thank God for placing great people around like the foong family who really cared for my family and i (with food esp! haha...), my classmates, net and others. Not forgetting my own family who are all warriors! Sis who's in ET gid training has been very supportive too! man.. how can i grumble when God's so nice to me! hahah... =)