clean linen

Yesterday morning, I attended a summons hearing with uncle Edwin so that I could be granted an Order of Court to be part-called. This morning, I went to the Subordinate Courts by myself , and handled 4 files that had Court Dispute Resolution (CDR) sessions to be adjourned or attended. What an experience and an exciting landmark in my life! I now have a voice in Court. Before, I was just a shadow to lawyers, only taking notes and following them, carrying files. Now, it's different. Ok, let me try to explain. When I am fully called to the Bar, it means I have officially become a lawyer. I can represent clients in open court, which means it's in a more formal setting and most of the time the public can sit in. To be part-called means I am not a full lawyer yet, but I can attend sessions that are in chambers. To be in chambers means it's somewhat like a more personal setting where it's just the judge and the lawyers in a smaller room that can be known as the office ...

I've been having difficulty settling General's licence for this year. I want to register online, but they keep saying his microchip number is already registered with AVA, and then I am just stuck at that step, unable to proceed anywhere. So frustrating. Anyway, all you dog owners out there, are you aware that each dog you own must be licenced? I have already spoken to 2 of my cell members and they're all not aware of it! Please be law-abiding citizens and get your dog(s) licenced!:) posted from Bloggeroid

(Before I say anything else, I apologise for the poor quality of my photos. It was taken impromptu and I had to use my camera phone, which really isn't that great:/) Yesterday, 19 May 2012, was a really long day in church. I had to be in church by 7:45am to prepare for the worship session of the Community Penetration Seminar 10 Day 1. My alarm clock failed me or something, and I actually woke up at 7:20am!! It was a mad rush as I rushed to do what was the most necessary to me and reached church by 7:50am. THANK GOD I STAY WHERE I STAY. It was a full day at church for the seminar, then Youth Ablaze was just worship and cell discussion where the entire sec 2 zone got together for the first time to get to know each other better and to plan for the Youth Connect next week. As Youth Mentor, I decided to slack and go home to take a nap:D I managed to sneak in a 20-minute nap before Joanne called to say they were coming over to pick me up for dinner! He Li drove me, Eliz, S...

I just finished watching the 10-episode long Japanese drama serial by the name of "Boku to Star no 99 Nichi", translated into English it's something like "99 days of Me and the Star". It was a super enjoyable show and if you are familiar with Korean drama serials, you'll realise that the lead actress in this show is actually a well-known Korean actress! The only other Korean artist in this show is Taecyeon from 2PM, who played the younger brother, a minor role, in the show. The chemistry between all the characters were fantastic. And what surprised me the most was that the 2 Korean artists spoke fluent Japanese! The ending may be considered a little disappointing, but it wasn't all that horrible. I thoroughly enjoyed myself watching this show, repeating aloud certain Japanese phrases I could catch. The characters are funny, and it's just heartwarming. The soundtrack is really nice too! SO, IN CONCLUSION: WATCH IT PLEASE!:)

This morning, my maid and I confirmed that all the stitches from the sterilisation operation had dissolved and General won't bite or reopen the wound if we left him without the cone. So, the cone came off, AND STAYED OFF! You should have seen General go at his paws like they were something new he'd never seen before in his life. He just kept licking his front paws! He didn't even realise that I was no longer holding him down. He just stayed lying down, smelling and licking his 2 front paws. At the end of it all, I think he's much cuter and funnier when he's wearing the elisabeth collar:D posted from Bloggeroid

Today, I woke up all refreshed, renewed, and this song just keeps ringing in my head:

In Japanese: 焼けつくような渇きを覚えながら、私は生きておられる神様を慕っています。どこへ行けば、お目どおりがかなうのでしょうか。 In Romanji: yaketsukuyouna kawakiwo oboenagara, watashiwa ikite orareru kamisamawo shittateimasu. dokoe ikeba, omedooriga kanaunodeshouka. In English: I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him?

I just read this article online, which was reported by Channel NewsAsia. Have a read here: "People seem to be helping themselves to more than what they need at self—help counters at fast—food chain McDonald’s. At a McDonald’s outlet in Tampines Mall, people took napkins, sauces, or even free drink refills in bulk, and paid no heed to warnings by staff. Although it is not considered as theft, the actions amount to criminal misappropriation. Those found guilty could be jailed up to two years, fined or be liable to both." Better take note!!:)

We said goodbye (and see you again in Heaven) to Mama this morning, with her body in the coffin, covered with pink petals, we let her physical body return to the dust of this ground, knowing full well that her spirit and her soul were well, alive and at her happiest, with God. One thing that hit home within me today: Value this generation before they leave us for a better place. There's only so much time we have left with them. The photo/video montage put together by my brother for the memorial services: 

Today, my grandma (mama) stopped fighting to hang on to her life, and took the hand of Jesus to walk into Heaven, into a place that is full of joy, peace, and where she has her health, free of dementia and diabetes. I don't have many specific memories of her. What I can remember the best is the great food she cooked for our large family that consisted of her 11 children and many grandchildren (and now, there are great-grandchildren). She was always so capable and resourceful, and a great homemaker who'd provide for her children and grandchildren with delicious, satisfying food. It wasn't only at the big family gatherings that I got to eat her homemade food, she would call my dad and nag him into stopping by her home after work to collect food to bring home for dinner. My dad would then come home carrying this 'tingkat', and we'd all have some of Mama's food together with what was already on the table. As the years went by, dementia set in and her diabe...

General is back at home with us after a day spent at the vet clinic for his sterilisation operation. He now has to wear an "elisabeth collar" (aka the cone of shame), and he's whining once in awhile, struggling to get comfortable with the cone. He's supposed to be one emo dog for the next few days... posted from Bloggeroid