I didn't manage to send myself those pictures so I can blog about them, but I have so much thanksgivings!
Going to try to cut short the rambling!
On Sunday, I had my 19th birthday party, which is the first party I had since sec 1! I was a bit tired out, because it was immediately after my Gkidz in the morning and sometimes socialising, even with my BFFs, do tire me out. Nicole asked me if I want to join them for cycling in the morning and I said yes, which turned out to be a great!!!! decision.
I woke up so tired. Feeling one of those days you just don't want to do anything and might be in an angst mood! Made the trip to Touch Centre, during which I had pangs of nostalgia. Got there, realised 3hours of bike rental from the shop opposite TC was only $8! YAY. I only brought $10 because of all my spending on goodie bags and such!
I havent ridden a bike in 3 years or something. I was all wobbly. We took the bike to East Coast Park and I was having trouble getting the hang out of the bike. All the rest seemed so good at biking. Remembered that I have to keep my head straight to keep my balance and after I did that, cycling became much easier! We cycled for about 20 minutes or so, at first I felt quite uneasy, thinking I would fall, but after that, I really enjoyed myself! I was talking to Nicole about random things. It helped me to relax. I don't remember what we talked about, I just remember being SO CHILL 8)
It started to rain, and we went for shelter. Elijah prayed for the rain to stop and I remembered the verse James 5:16b. "Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results." I realised that if I were living in sin, my sin would hinder the power of the prayer, as it is a corporate thing as well. The rain started to slowly reside. I tried to reflect on myself as I was cycling, and I knew in my heart that I've not been a decent steward at home, as I have not been tidying my closet and desk. My helper has to do that for me every day. If I were her, I would think of me as really lazy. And I have so far only completed like one reflection in these 2 weeks. I told God I would spend the next day tidying my things, and wednesday on my reflections.
We went up the slope and went straight ahead for ages and we reach Gardens by the Bay!!!! Then we got to this road with Marina Bay Sands, the flower domes and the Singapore Flyer as the backdrop!! WOWW. I had to try to get a good shot :D
We wanted to go to MBS, but the bridge was blocked, so we turned and went on this dirt road towards Kallang National Stadium instead. SO BLESSED. I love going to new places and exploring! Makes me so happppppppy! We went to cool off in the mall and I met Callista from my secondary school there!! Wow~ Glad I got to say hi to her. I recall she is such a nice and kind-hearted person ♡
Cycled back and whew! The weather was scorching hot! Got a sleeve tan which is so uncool, I think I will go swimming this Sat morning, just to try to get rid of the unsightly sleeve tan. Also got sunburnt, though probably not a serious one. Still worth mentioning cause it is my first time getting a sunburn guys! Elijah was a great tour guide and thankful that he was taking care of us through the first half, cycling at the back. At least that is what I think he was doing! Haha, what if actually it's just because he cycles very slowly HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Anyway, I loved the whole cycling experience, because we were beside nature and the breeze. The exertion was great too, we probably went for a few kilometres (I clocked more than my target number of steps) and I didn't feel out-of-breath tired. Except for that steep slope. It was a really pleasant experience. Getting to see my FCBS mates again and experiencing the power of prayer! We didn't have rain after that! PTL~
We went to Bedok for SpringLeaf Prata and I hope to go back man.... I want to try cheese prata.
Tried to reach Riding for the Disabled Association on time, but it was getting to late, so I called a Grab.... $14 sigh. God, I would want to be able to earn some money, if it is in Your will. Amen. I had a refreshing 20 minutes nap on the cab.
Got there, I was assigned to a sweet girl named *T (I think it's not so nice to publish online right?) who had Global Development Delay. She was 10, but her size reminded me of my little sis, who is 7. She has a really likeable spirit. She held my hand when she met me for the first time. I can tell she speaks really well and she can think and remember things logically. She is good at stretching and not bad at ball movements; she threw the ball into the hoop with one hand. What else does she need to develop on..? I think I will test her math next week, just to see which part of the cognitive skills she needs more attention on... I am still a newbie in this..
Met a sweet girl named Avril from HwaChong, she is 17 and she volunteers there. Had a good convo with her. Went to fetch my sister from Proteach all smelly and sandy from RDA and cycling. Had a good shower (YES IM CLEAN) at my grandma's place and walked my babysis home. How to discipline her into being more hardworking? http://wearethatfamily.com/2014/04/15-ways-to-teach-kids-how-to-work-hard/ Found this really good article. I am guilty of growing up not doing any housework. I think it has made me really lazy, honestly.
Good articles for future parenting
1. http://wearethatfamily.com/2014/01/wfmw-how-to-play-chore-roulette-with-your-family/
2. http://wearethatfamily.com/2013/09/what-i-want-my-kids-to-know-about-money/
Not too late to change my habits (rmb, today I cleaned room and closet). I still need to learn how to wash toilet, shoes, iron clothes, plan meals.... Long way to go before I can be more responsible. It is so hard to wake up at 6am these days though!!! weheewe
Tomorrow is my bday! Just a random thought, spending time with my FCBS friends (I think it was then) made me realise something important. Outward beauty, which I spend quite a lot of time on, is not that important. It's silly, when I think of the times I try to make my insta page look nicer, or when I just wear pretty clothes and hair to look prettier. Sure, I mean, it's okay to do that and it's all fine, but I realise I have to be assured of myself without all that too..? Inward beauty is stunning, the one that God knows about and who I really am on the inside. Someone may not be the prettiest on the outside, but they have a warmth and strength on the inside that makes them approachable and nice. Even if someone is really pretty, honestly sometimes it's great, because beautiful people also reflect God's design. But I think the benefits of it are not as great as we may perceive. (I have been watching kdramas, and the lead girls are so pretty)
