Every season

every evening sky, an invitation to trace the pattern stars

and early in July, celebration for freedom that is ours

and i notice you in children's games
in those who watched them from the shade
every drop of sun is full of fun and wonder
you are summer

and even when the trees, have just surrendered to the harvest time
forfeiting their leaves in late September
and sending us inside, still i notice you when change begins
and i embrace for colder winds
i will offer thanks, for what has been and whats to come
you are autumn

and everything in time, and under heaven finally falls asleep
wrapped in blankets white, all creation shivers underneath
and still i notice you, when branches crack and in my breath on frosted grass
even now in death, you open doors for life to enter
you are winter

and everything thats new, has bravely surfaced
teaching us to breathe
what was frozen through, is newly purposed
turning all things green, so it is with you
and how you make me new, with every seasons change
and so it will be, as you are all creating me
summer, autumn, winter, spring

lyrics: nicole nordeman- every season

No, I'm not afraid to admit that this year hasn't been easy on the emotional side for me. Yet I hold on to the fact that it has been a season of growth, of maturity, and of faith. Come what may, I put my trust in Him and hope that you will, too.

So new year

Christmas has come and gone, and tagging right behind it and eager to make its appearance is the one thing that screams "Hurry up and make that new year resolution!"

Seven- it signifies completion. Seven days to create the world, seven angels in the Revelations, seven days in a week, seven colours of a prism/rainbow, seven notes in an octave, etc etc.

Even my new flat's address is 777, Great King Street.

So it's no wonder so many couples are planning to get married on the 7th of July, 2007.

How wonderful it is knowing that this coming year is somehow going to a fruitful, meaningful one.

Maybe it's just that feeling you get during this time of the year when forgetting about the past seems much more easier, and moving forward is no longer a choice but has become something that is bound to happen soon.

Or maybe, just maybe, it's only me being optimistic and smiling like an idiot thinking about going home soon in 10 days. =)

Quiz

You are:
[x] shorter
[ ] 5′4″-5′5″
[ ] 5′5″-5′6″
[ ] 5′6″-5′7″
[ ] 5′8″-5′9″
[ ] 5′10″ and up

Your confessions:
[x] I hate silence
[ ] I am really ticklish
[ ] I'm afraid of the dark
[ ] I've collected comic books
[ ] I sometimes shut out others
[x] I open up to others TOO easily
[ ] I read the newspaper
[x] I love Disney movies
[ ] I am a sucker for gorgeous eyes
[x] I am a sucker for a gorgeous smile
[ ] I don't kill bugs
[ ] I have "x"s in my screen name
[ ] I bake well
[ ] I have worn pajamas to class
[ ] I love Martha Stewart
[ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS
[ ] I love to laugh
[ ] I can't swallow pills
[ ] I bite my nails
[ ] I play computer games when I'm bored
[ ] I have gotten lost in the city
[x] I have gone out in public in my pajamas
[ ] I have made out in an elevator
[ ] I have been bungee jumping
[x] I have bitten someone
[ ] I have egged or T.P.ed a house/car
[ ] I have smashed a car
[ ] I have been fired

Have you ever…
[ ] seen a shooting star
[x] joke proposed to anyone
[x] gotten stitches
[x] eaten Sushi
[x] gotten the chicken pox
[x] Ridden in a taxi
[ ] Been on a cruise ship
[ ] Driven over 400 miles in one day
[x] Been on a plane by yourself
[ ] had surgery
[ ] seen a movie more than 3 times in the theater
[x] been on stage
[ ] gotten a black eye
[ ] memorized all the dialogue in a movie
[ ] watched an entire baseball game

Do you like…
[x] old movies
[ ] musicals
[x] blasting music in your car
[x] foreign foods
[ ] gameboy Pokémon
[x] Christmas time
[x] doughnuts
[x] animals
[x] coffee
[x] tea
[x] summer
[x] winter

TWO'S OF EVERY KIND
Two Names You Go By: joss, tweety
Two things you are wearing right now: adidas sneakers, volcom sweatshirt
Two Places You Want to go on Vacation: Paris, Japan
Two Things You Are Thinking About Now: "It's finally Christmas!", "What time is the Christmas service tomorrow?"
Two favorite animals: Dogs, rabbits
Two Reasons you're doing this survey: Pure boredom, waiting for a friend
Spell your name without vowels: JCLYN
How many pairs of jeans do you own?: 6 or more
What color(s) do you wear most often? Pink, black
What's for dinner tonight? Rice + curry
Are you happy with your life right now? It's good, not complaining

[Do you own a…]
- PS2: nope
- XBOX: i wish
- PSP: nope
- Gamecube: nope
- Digital Camera: yes
- How do you make money? Work at a motel & at Subway
- Last thing you bought? Rice + yoghurt
- How's the weather? Cloudy + a bit chilly
- Do you own big sunglasses? Yes
What should you be doing right now? Go give out prezzies!
Who did you hug today?: No one =(
How many beds did you lay in yesterday?: 1 la
What color shirt are you wearing? Purple
Name one thing that you do everyday? Pray
Whats the color are your bedroom walls? White
How much cash do you have on you right now? A few cents
What's your favorite sport?: Badminton
When was the last time you saw your dad? 5 months ago
What did you have for dinner last night? Honey chicken & chinese cabbage
Look to your left, what do you see? TV
Do you have plants in your room?: Nope
Whats your favorite starbucks drink? Mocha frappucino
Recent time you were really upset? Erm. can't remember. I'm a happy person =)

My day as a bunny

Today I am a bunny.

Sorry la Chok, I stole your position just for a day. Being a bunny sure is tough.

Why am I a bunny? Well, two weeks earlier, I signed up at Student Job Search (who suspended my account for not following the stupid rules. long story) for a one-off job. It's a street collection job, working for Safe organisation (one of those animal welfare organisations that protests against animal cruelty). The pay is $10.25 per hour plus 10% commission of the collection by the way.

Anyway, May and I agreed to do the job for today and tomorrow, with a total of 18 hours, thinking that it'll be fun dressing up in animal costumes while collecting donations from the public.

You can almost predict what will happen next, right?

So there I am, dressed in a bunny suit (complete with the freaking EARS) on George Street between the National bank and the entrance of Meridian mall (translation: in the middle of the city where everyone will see me). White suit, pink ears, a bright blue fluffy vest, a silly bucket with "She needs your help" printed on it, and stickers to give to donors.

Go on, laugh at me.

It's not very funny when the temperature is less than 10 degrees with cold southwest winds blowing right into my face.

What's more, some people find it very amusing. Ya, it might be for a while but it gets annoying. For example, one guy said "Love you, bunny!", and a group of young people threw 20 cents from a car passing by. Thank goodness by some kind people who are willing to donate 10 dollars and ask if I'm warm enough or not.

So there you go, my most embarrassing experience this year so far. Just to save my face when I go to uni next year, I decided to end my shift at noon and cancel the shift tomorrow. =P

of love and marriage

Today marks the arrival of Daniel, Fiona's best kept secret aka i-haven't-said-yes-but-i'll-consider-once-you-show-me-that-diamond-ring boyfriend arrives at Dunedin. When she first told us about him about 2 weeks ago, we seriously thought she was just making a big fat joke. After 15 minutes of disbelieving, I'm still trying to imagine her having an Australian boyfriend. Anyway, will finally get to meet him tonight. :P

Then there is Raymond and Michelle, whom he's bringing over to Dunedin next year. The ring has been chosen and bought, the unofficial marriage proposal done already, so we're just waiting for the day we get invited to the wedding (which I predict will take place the end of next year).

Then there's also Alex and Sing Sii (the inseparable Mr and Mrs Canai), going steady for almost 2 years now. And the latest addition, Greg and Janice (Mr and Mrs Grapes) to the couples family.

With over 70% of my close group of friends slowly morphing into couples lately, I feel very SINGLE. Ah well, it's that transition stage again where I get to ooh and aah at cute couples and daydream about that prince charming coming to my rescue.