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Hi there! Xiuying here. Otherwise known as Karen!
Karen by the way means pure and honest. confirmed on 16th April 2006. Now walking in newness of life in Christ
loves choc, running, reading
It's now end of year 4. Graduation. Growth. Go.
quote of the now
Live to the hilt in every situation you believe to be the will of God - Jim Elliot
song of the now
Come thou fount of every blessing
tune my heart to sing thy praise
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Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Oh dear..
those who wanna read The Lost Princess... sorry can't seem to get it linked properly. You can google search " The Wise Woman" and viola! a few line down you see " The Wise Woman complete e-text... Yes that 's the one!
those who wanna read The Lost Princess... sorry can't seem to get it linked properly. You can google search " The Wise Woman" and viola! a few line down you see " The Wise Woman complete e-text... Yes that 's the one!
Leng Xiuying Karen at 7/21/2004 12:03:00 AM
Saturday, July 17, 2004
When was the last time you ever read a fairy tale?
Had a great time today ploughing through "The Lost Princess" by George MacDonald. It's a fantastic story about how a horrible shrew Princess Rosamond was tamed by the Wise Woman through various encounters: the princess was slowly transformed from an ugly dull girl to being a true princess, beautiful in form and character.
Identified with the Lost Princess in her various shrewish ways. The uncontrollable fits of rage when the passions and desires within got the better of her, her various mood swings that dictated her actions, as well as the inability to marvel at the wonders of nature.
The Wise Woman had to discipline her so that she might learn to forsake her old ways. End result: an eye for beauty, a captivating personality and a heart full of joy and gladness, though circumstances around her not changed a teeny weeny bit.
Apparently, Mr MacDonald had written this in the light of Christianity. The Wise Woman referring to a God of justice as well as everlasting kindness, the lost princess being Man in his wilful ways. Nonetheless, non-Christians can still enjoy a good read without having to think so much about the references. Some precious life lessons to be learnt too: like suffering from the consequences of procrastination as the princess refused to do the chores, thus piling up and making it even more difficult etc.
Enjoyed the description of the forests, meadows and glades tremendously too. It's real food for the soul, this story.
here's my fav quote from the story:
"Nobody can be a real princess-do not imagine you have yet been anything more than a mock one-until she is a princess over herself, that is, until, when she finds herself unwilling to do the thing that is right, she makes herself do it. So long as any mood she is in makes her do the thing she will be sorry for when that mood is over, she is a slave, and no princess. A princess is able to do what is right even should she unhappily be in a mood that would make another unable to do it. For instance, if you should be cross and angry, you are not a whit the less bound to be just, yes, kind even-a thing most difficult in such a mood-though ease itself in a good mood, loving and sweet. Whoever does what she is bound to do, be she the dirtiest little girl in the street, is a princess, worshipful, honourable. Nay, more; her might goes farther than she could send it, for if she act so, the evil mood will wither and die, and leave her loving and clean. Do you understand me, dear Rosamond?"
This is so true: one can be a real gem only when his or her actions are not bound by the moods of the heart, but governed by what he or she knows is right.
Added a link. Click on it to read the full story if u dun mind using the comp screen to read it.
Had a great time today ploughing through "The Lost Princess" by George MacDonald. It's a fantastic story about how a horrible shrew Princess Rosamond was tamed by the Wise Woman through various encounters: the princess was slowly transformed from an ugly dull girl to being a true princess, beautiful in form and character.
Identified with the Lost Princess in her various shrewish ways. The uncontrollable fits of rage when the passions and desires within got the better of her, her various mood swings that dictated her actions, as well as the inability to marvel at the wonders of nature.
The Wise Woman had to discipline her so that she might learn to forsake her old ways. End result: an eye for beauty, a captivating personality and a heart full of joy and gladness, though circumstances around her not changed a teeny weeny bit.
Apparently, Mr MacDonald had written this in the light of Christianity. The Wise Woman referring to a God of justice as well as everlasting kindness, the lost princess being Man in his wilful ways. Nonetheless, non-Christians can still enjoy a good read without having to think so much about the references. Some precious life lessons to be learnt too: like suffering from the consequences of procrastination as the princess refused to do the chores, thus piling up and making it even more difficult etc.
Enjoyed the description of the forests, meadows and glades tremendously too. It's real food for the soul, this story.
here's my fav quote from the story:
"Nobody can be a real princess-do not imagine you have yet been anything more than a mock one-until she is a princess over herself, that is, until, when she finds herself unwilling to do the thing that is right, she makes herself do it. So long as any mood she is in makes her do the thing she will be sorry for when that mood is over, she is a slave, and no princess. A princess is able to do what is right even should she unhappily be in a mood that would make another unable to do it. For instance, if you should be cross and angry, you are not a whit the less bound to be just, yes, kind even-a thing most difficult in such a mood-though ease itself in a good mood, loving and sweet. Whoever does what she is bound to do, be she the dirtiest little girl in the street, is a princess, worshipful, honourable. Nay, more; her might goes farther than she could send it, for if she act so, the evil mood will wither and die, and leave her loving and clean. Do you understand me, dear Rosamond?"
This is so true: one can be a real gem only when his or her actions are not bound by the moods of the heart, but governed by what he or she knows is right.
Added a link. Click on it to read the full story if u dun mind using the comp screen to read it.
Leng Xiuying Karen at 7/17/2004 12:28:00 AM
Friday, July 16, 2004
Here's a thanksgiving for the second session of tuition with my tuition kids. Phew! not easy dealing with vectors.. can't really remember them all. Wondered how i ever got past o-levels...
Felt really good as i identified with the kids some important techniques and types of questions. Felt good that i had done it with my own smartness. But thank God for bringing me back to reality:
Pride is to forget God and boast of what one has and does.
yes this was precisely what i was doing, claiming tt smartness as my own doing. God stopped me in my tracks to remind me that all the education that i have had is the Lord's providence. God raised me to be slightly more academic than others so that he can use me to reach others and use my skills and talents for his sake.
Woe to me if i ever claim this credit. So if ever one day the Lord would take this academia away, i know it never belonged to me in the first place. I MUST learn to respond like Job "The lord gave and the lord had taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord" Job 1:21b
So conclusion of the matter: Thank God for giving me the ability to learn well that i might use it to serve others.
Felt really good as i identified with the kids some important techniques and types of questions. Felt good that i had done it with my own smartness. But thank God for bringing me back to reality:
Pride is to forget God and boast of what one has and does.
yes this was precisely what i was doing, claiming tt smartness as my own doing. God stopped me in my tracks to remind me that all the education that i have had is the Lord's providence. God raised me to be slightly more academic than others so that he can use me to reach others and use my skills and talents for his sake.
Woe to me if i ever claim this credit. So if ever one day the Lord would take this academia away, i know it never belonged to me in the first place. I MUST learn to respond like Job "The lord gave and the lord had taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord" Job 1:21b
So conclusion of the matter: Thank God for giving me the ability to learn well that i might use it to serve others.
Leng Xiuying Karen at 7/16/2004 12:08:00 AM
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Now Spiderman 2's the bomb! The jingle's real cute
"Spiderman Spiderman
Where are you Spiderman"
Okay this is SO much better than Spiderman 1... Except so many things were revealed in part 2 i wonder how they are ever gonna match up in part 3. Mary Jane knows about him, his best friend's his enemy... hmm how are they gonna make this interesting in part 3?
Really loved the hero theme in Spiderman. Though it's a little cliche "Everyone needs a hero" and " there's a hero inside each one of us", still i enjoyed the self sacrifice that spiderman displayed. Who wouldn't ever have to struggle between self-centredness and self-sacrifice? But the truth is: it's really much better to impact many more lives than stayed cooped up enjoying your own selfish pleasures. Especially when your conscience haunts you in the midst of seeking your own self pleasure. For spiderman, he was on the brink on winning his love, scoring rocket high in college, being the regular guy that he really enjoyed, but it could never allow him to live a life guilt-free and happy. The way to be happy is to give your life to others. This sounds really tough, but God surely knows what he's talking about when he asks us to seek the interests of others and to regard others more important than ourselves. May God grant us the grace to say "no" to ourselves and "yes" to serving others in humility.
Plus, did you see how spiderman whizzed past the bridge in that tiny weeny slit? So agile!!! Wow, now that's what i call cool! Tobey's acting actually improved!But those Doc Ock tentacle were really disgusting, catching you unawares and popping out on screen suddenly. Can't they have nicer kind of monsters and freaks than tentacles?
Can't wait for spiderman 3!!!!! while the cob webs gather in my storeroom....hmm.....Maybe spiderman will come pay me a visit since my storeroom is an excellent breeding ground for spiders!
"Spiderman Spiderman
Where are you Spiderman"
Okay this is SO much better than Spiderman 1... Except so many things were revealed in part 2 i wonder how they are ever gonna match up in part 3. Mary Jane knows about him, his best friend's his enemy... hmm how are they gonna make this interesting in part 3?
Really loved the hero theme in Spiderman. Though it's a little cliche "Everyone needs a hero" and " there's a hero inside each one of us", still i enjoyed the self sacrifice that spiderman displayed. Who wouldn't ever have to struggle between self-centredness and self-sacrifice? But the truth is: it's really much better to impact many more lives than stayed cooped up enjoying your own selfish pleasures. Especially when your conscience haunts you in the midst of seeking your own self pleasure. For spiderman, he was on the brink on winning his love, scoring rocket high in college, being the regular guy that he really enjoyed, but it could never allow him to live a life guilt-free and happy. The way to be happy is to give your life to others. This sounds really tough, but God surely knows what he's talking about when he asks us to seek the interests of others and to regard others more important than ourselves. May God grant us the grace to say "no" to ourselves and "yes" to serving others in humility.
Plus, did you see how spiderman whizzed past the bridge in that tiny weeny slit? So agile!!! Wow, now that's what i call cool! Tobey's acting actually improved!But those Doc Ock tentacle were really disgusting, catching you unawares and popping out on screen suddenly. Can't they have nicer kind of monsters and freaks than tentacles?
Can't wait for spiderman 3!!!!! while the cob webs gather in my storeroom....hmm.....Maybe spiderman will come pay me a visit since my storeroom is an excellent breeding ground for spiders!
Leng Xiuying Karen at 7/15/2004 11:45:00 PM
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Football's quite enjoyable to watch when they do close-ups of how people kick the ball. It's really quite cool. Jasmine's always wanted Portugal to win after spat of shirt-less Ronaldo photos over the past few days. The sports jounalist must be going ga-ga over him, judging from the many shirt-less photos. Okay i admit he's quite cute too. Hmm i still like Figo's intense look when he plays... plus i saw him handle the ball during the semifinals really quite good.
But soccer's not about star playing. Can't believe the Greeks won too. No fancy shots or random picking up of speed during second half but I think they were pretty consistent! Must be their unspoken grit and teamwork that won them the tropy. Saw the closeups of their players, hmm good techniques too... No wonder they won. No one-man show, it's a team game. Kudos to Greece!
Maybe this is also like the church. Each person muz be playing his own part for the whole team to tick. Everyone's so crucial in their own part of the field. In this case, our coach is always rightand if we dun obey, the whole team disintegrates.
Finished a book on prayer by james houston. In his book he quoted from Antoine de Saint Exupery
"To love does not mean simply to look at one another, but to look together in the same direction"
Recently, God has shown this idea of friendship to me continually: that friendship and community living is not about looking to each other only but setting our eyes on meeting and loving God together. How many times have relationships focus on building the person up or spending time together without conscious-ness of God's leading? It means time on top of having fun, if not less time should be spent in earnest prayer before the Lord. Religious or social activism without prayer becomes only a form without power and intimacy. Maybe i am really lacking in prayer with my fellow peers.
Now about work: yippee.. finally secured something to do in the past 2 weeks. Thank God for the open door.. at least i'm able to support myself now without much struggle. Seeing commencements itself makes me wanna graduate too.. But i've barely finished 1st year!!! Am i gonna wait till i'm old before i go out to the mission field?
But soccer's not about star playing. Can't believe the Greeks won too. No fancy shots or random picking up of speed during second half but I think they were pretty consistent! Must be their unspoken grit and teamwork that won them the tropy. Saw the closeups of their players, hmm good techniques too... No wonder they won. No one-man show, it's a team game. Kudos to Greece!
Maybe this is also like the church. Each person muz be playing his own part for the whole team to tick. Everyone's so crucial in their own part of the field. In this case, our coach is always rightand if we dun obey, the whole team disintegrates.
Finished a book on prayer by james houston. In his book he quoted from Antoine de Saint Exupery
"To love does not mean simply to look at one another, but to look together in the same direction"
Recently, God has shown this idea of friendship to me continually: that friendship and community living is not about looking to each other only but setting our eyes on meeting and loving God together. How many times have relationships focus on building the person up or spending time together without conscious-ness of God's leading? It means time on top of having fun, if not less time should be spent in earnest prayer before the Lord. Religious or social activism without prayer becomes only a form without power and intimacy. Maybe i am really lacking in prayer with my fellow peers.
Now about work: yippee.. finally secured something to do in the past 2 weeks. Thank God for the open door.. at least i'm able to support myself now without much struggle. Seeing commencements itself makes me wanna graduate too.. But i've barely finished 1st year!!! Am i gonna wait till i'm old before i go out to the mission field?
Leng Xiuying Karen at 7/06/2004 02:50:00 PM