The RAT race

The other day in church, both Adrian and myself went to the cafeteria during service for some food. Me, the pregnant one was hungry. At the cafeteria we met up with uncle SK and had a great conversation.

It started with a few exchanges of pleasantries and somehow ended with Uncle SK wanting to know why we young adults are tired. He started with his theory which got us pondering. Is it because we (the young adults and adults) are being sucked into a big big lie?

What lie?

The lie of the pursuit of success.

The whole world apparently it seems; is being sucked into the economic cycle...... having to be successful, earn more money, better life for ourselves and our children etc. etc. that people are just being drained chasing after it.

Well, there is more to that conversation after that but somehow, something in what he said hit me as being the truth.

It is the RAT race!!!!!! It gives you a little more along the way but you always find that it is not worth it or that little that you amass only manages to keep you in the surviving mode.

I don't know much but I do know that I am in the RAT race. And from my teeny weeny little perspective, the more we try to get out of the RAT race by trying to look at other economic opportunities, the more we get sucked into it.

But then, aren't we suppose to work for success? If we as young adults do not work hard and move with the economic demands of the world, how then are we and our children going to survive? How would we be able to afford to send our kids to school? Are we then digressing rather than progressing?

Along the conversation, I realise the issue is not about surviving. The issue is about our priorities. Are we now so blinded by the patterns of the world and the chasing after the things of the world that we are unable to place our lives in the hands of our God? In chasing after the patterns of the world, we have in fact placed our faith in our own hands and that of the world economy.

What struck a chord in me is when Uncle SK asked us if our God, a loving God would forsake us and not take care of our needs and our children's needs? For me, I suppose not. The bible says so. But how am I ever going to find out if I don't start putting my life into His hands? And most importantly, am I willing to take the plunge of journey in faith?

It is a simple decision. To continue on the RAT race which is a never ending pursuit or to journey with our God which in the bible promises life and life abundantly. Yet, as simple as it is, it is one that takes courage and commitment. Nevertheless, it is a decision that has to be made.

Holiday - Part2-Kyoto

Interestingly... Kyoto has more scenery compare to Osaka. It has more trees and "old feel" of Japan. Since we are more into nature... we enjoy Kyoto more. These are all God's marvellous creation... I mean trees.... ha ha ha.

Holiday...Part1 - Osaka

ELLO Everyone!!!

We are just back from holiday. God bless, we have a great time.

Just want to share a few pictures... enjoy...

This is as big as the room can get in Osaka.

The famous Osaka Universal Studio... we only went as far as the entrance hahaha... didn't pay to enter it because I cannot enjoy all the rides... so no point wor.

Wah...see all those delicious food. Yummy yummy. Very clean and nicely display. Seafood are all so fresh...

This is common view in Osaka during autumn.

Night view of all the buildings....

During the days view of river and canal...

Christmas Project # 2

Alas, my tree is up. Check out my Christmas tree and my new curtains!

Also with matching sofa cover plus shoe box gift.

Commitment in Christmas Tree's project

Hi All,

As promised, here is list of names for those commited to involve in activities below:

3rd Nov (Sat) - Training to take detail journal with orphanages.
Gavin, Sze See.

10th Nov (Sat) - GO to Prima Selayang 4:00-6:15pm .
Jackie, Noel, Sze See, Blanche
[Meet at 1.30pm in church cafeteria. After short briefing, will go down together. Map will be given.
Please arrange for drivers within the group that is going.]
Remark: Thanks Sarah for participating in this outing. God Bless.

16th Nov (Fri) - Church wrapping shoe boxes gift.
Joram, Jackie, Noel, Gavin, Blanche, Adrian, Hui Yi, Jo Jo, Sze See, Boo, LeLean
[8:00-10:00pm, SIB 5th floor lobby]
Remark: Thanks everyone who came... we had a great cell time in Church :-D

24th Nov (Sat) - GO Cheras Ophanages
[There are 2 sessions - 10am - 12am Budriah Home(150kids) and 8pm-10pm Pure Life(90kids).]
Please note on the time change to 8pm - 10pm. If you cannot make it, then you might consider to go for Budriah Home or
Myanmar Refugee Camp - Sunday. NST are going out to the Myanmar refugee camps this Sunday and we need YAs to help transport some of the NST kids (none of them drive) there. I will ONLY confirm the time if anyone is interested to visit the camp.
TAKE NOTE: For those going to Budriah Home, the vistitation is cancelled.

25th Dec - Myanmar Refugee Camp. Please meet in Church's cafeteria at 2.30pm. The visitation will take place from 4pm - 6pm.

Send me e-mail for those interested.


If there are any changes to the dates and activities we will inform ya....

Kudos to those who answered to the CALL from God :-D at least we didn't hear from wrong spirit lor ho ho ho...

Hey there...

this is the first time posting on the blog. he he...sounds so back dated...anyway, it's always not too late to learn, right? feeling monday bluuuueessss. actually, feel like zzzzz...........
this week will be quite for me at work. this might be the only free time to write something. sorry without any capital letters and such cos lazy lah.
please pray for me as i have high cholesterol, genetic kind. pray for breakthru from the generation curses and etc. whatever reason that causes this to happen to my family. both my sisters jennifer and monica as well. my level is 9.1, very high side and went down to 5 when i went to check last 3 months. cos i am taking medication also. thank God so far no side effect. husband has been very worried and bugging me to go for another check up and do constantly every 6 mths. i have no problem except for the "jarum". scared of pain. will go for it this month. pray that the level remains normal that is 4. something. yah...

Techno Savvy

Wah lamak!! This took me ages before I discovered how to do posting. Well, engine has started...just need to learn how to go into 1st gear!! Super complicated, man!!

Anyway, I finally know how to insert pictures. Yay!! Our cell meeting held outside my porch...something for a change.

Will be hearing more from me soon now that I know how to "guna"!!

Sze See