A Blink in Time

Currently Listening to:

The Day the World Went Away

by

Nine Inch Nails

OST: Terminator Salvation)

(Picture not taken by me but from Wikipedia)

NICE???

This is Halong Bay, Vietnam.

This is where the Potato will be spending her weekend.

A beautiful natural wonder protected by UNESCO and the top tourist attraction in Vietnam.

That is after she tours the city of Hanoi of course! :D

It's 12:30AM now and in approximately 2 1/2 hours, the Potato's alarm is gonna go off. And in another 3 1/2 hours, the airport cab is gonna be waiting at her front gate. And in a funny way, the Potato has no idea what time her flight is... LOL. So she presumes it's bout 6:30-7AM?

Yes, the Potato is going for another vacation with her beloved daddy and mummy. And this time it's to the land of the 'Great South' of Vietnam!

HOWEVER...

Due to their horrible sleeping pattern that the Potato is currently facing now, she is wide awake while she is suppose to be zzzzing away. :(

Hence the blogging...hehe.

She will be MIA from the 16th-21st of July so please don't call or sms (unless needed) to save your phone bill money cause it cost double-triple with the international line thingie. The Potato apologises for those oblivious souls who did so during her week in Indo... :P

Do take care people and have a blessed week ahead.

God bless and XOXO~! :D

Beneath My Sky

Currently Listening to:

Footprints in the Sand

by

Leona Lewis

(my current favourite song)

As most of you have know, the Potato is back in KL. Her trip to Indonesia was okay. Aside from the biggest shopping spree of her life, the Potato came back bearing sickness (not H1NI) but safely made it past the airport's quarantine. :)

It was a 7 day trip from Jakarta ->Bandung -> Yogjakarta and shopping was everywhere!

Of course the main purpose of the Potato's presence in Indo was Borobodur!! Visited lotsa ancient temple in Yogjakarta, saw a volcano, jalan2 like mad etc. The Potato is satistified, tired and thankful! I'm so blessed, thank the Lord! :)

She doesn't plan to blog much about it (wanna know more, ask me yourself) so here's a few pics and a list of her shopping inventory (yes, show off la... :P) - Note: the things were very CHEAP there.... hence:

34 TOPS:

- 17 T-shirts (purely mine and not including those I bought for my friends and family)

- 6 dresses

- 4 camisoles

- 4 blouses

- 2 batik top

- 1 poncho

6 Bottoms:

- 2 exercise pants

- 2 skirts (one formal and one jeans)

- 2 jean shorts

Accessories:

- 3 feet wear (2 pairs of slippers and a pair of sandals)

- 2 belts

- 1 hat

- 7 badges

- a whole lot of key chains


The Potato wants to thank the Lord for providing and blessing her with such loving, generous and great parents who made this possible (my dad is complaining that I have too many baju :P). Thanks mum and dad, you are the best! Thank the Lord for his blessings, favor, protection and neverending love in my life. There were ups and downs during the trip in Indo, but the Lord has been good and I proclaim His awesomeness in my life. :D

The ancient temple of Prambanan

I have the Borobudur in the palm of my hand!!

Love my parents!

Got sick halfway in Indo. Had to cover up in the streets of Bandung during shopping as it was very dusty.

Jakarta! The big city!


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Praise the Lord for His grace, mercy, love, faithfulness, blessings, protection, favor and providence. He is awesome and good.

Have a blessed week jolly people.

Hugs. :)

Walking with Delight~!

Currently Listening to:

Trust and Obey

by

Carlene Davis

It's 4.13 AM in the morning

My alarm is going to ring at 5.30AM

The airport cab is reaching at 6.30AM

My flight is 9AM??? (gosh I don't even know)

And here I am still blogging cause I can't sleep~! :(

For those who are oblivious, the Potato will be going for a family vacation to the island of Java, Indonesia (Jakarta, Bandung and Yogjakarta) from the 27th of June till the 4th July 09.

What's there?

- Jakarta ----> SHOPPING

- Bandung ----> MORE SHOPPING

- Yogjakarta ----> Most probaly shopping again and The Ancient Temple of Borobudur!!!! :D

So do pray for safe journey and vacation. Thank you. :)

By the way, the Potato has a joyful anouncement to make:

She passed all her final subjects and is graduating officially (Convocation in Perth - 17th September 2009)!!!

BUS378 :Knowledge and Organization Learning - Credit! :)

MCC337: Cultural and Media Policy - Credit! :)

MCC345: Communication and Campaign Management - Distinction~!!! :D

PRAISE GOD!!! For He is indeed so real and GOOD! :D :D :D :D

The hardest semester (final sem) turned out to be the best, most rewarding and fruitful journey.

Hence, again, God is indeed super good.

The Potato has learned so much, fell and stood up, tears and perseverance, steadfastness, wisdom, peace, sacrifice, trials and so much more. She believes God has bless her with growth and is ready for the next level. :D

Just wanna thank Him for everything and those who supported me through rough times (my angel friends). God is AWAYS GOOD! :)

Though in the midst of trials, pain and tears I know my Lord is good and He will bless me all the days of my life. And so I will choose to surrender, submit and depend on Him so I can trust and obey. :)

Praise You Lord forever~! :)

Dancing Sunshine :)

Currently Listening to:

Here I Am

by

Leona Lewis

OKAY....

I know it's been light years since I last blogged but hey sometimes life catches up with you and you just gotta deal with it. And I've dealt with it and hence the absence. :)

But also because some loving people who keeps pestering me to clear the cobwebs in my bloggie, tehee...

So where do I start?

What life has held me recently:

- Final of final exams
- Friends
- More friends
- Vacations
- Outings
- Meetings
- Sleepovers
- Makan to the MAX sessions
- Hang outs
- Movies
- Etc

Pretty busy somehow....tehee....

But most of all, God has been good in my life. :D

I have learned that by God being good in my life does not only meant that it is seen in His blessings, my happiness etc, but also in His grace, mercy, joy, perseverance and peace during hard times. The list above may seem nice (and yes, most of them are) but through them, heartbreaks, tears, suffering and pain drove by. I have to admit, I went through the toughest time in my life this very month. But it is through this time where I experience God the most in my life. I learn to surrender and to abide in Him and He delivered me, sustained me, helped me and comforted me. I knew it was Him for I know I wouldn't have made it without Him. I would have broken to pieces but here I am because He is so real in my life. He showered me with grace, peace, joy and rest despite my thundering storm and I know that my God is real and so awesome!

I've learned 2 very important things through this hard month, which was to:

TRUST AND OBEY

To Obey in His will and know that following Him is the right and best thing to do. Even when you don't feel like it, even when it breaks your heart, even when it is against all odds for when you choose to obey, God sees your heart and honours you back (ten fold). All you have to do is obey and His will will be done in your life (And His will/plan is ultimately the BEST). :)

"His will is not for your consideration but your obedience."

(Pastor Shawn Kong)

To Trust that He has the best interest (that is yet to come) for me, that He'll take care of everything, that He is sovereign and I shall not be left lacking. To trust that He will carry my burdens, my worries, my brokenness, and my past. That He will sustain me, provide, bless and love even when I am not at my best. To trust that as long as I obey, depend and faith in Him, it's all gonna be okay and even great too (trials may befall but the joy of the Lord will sustain me). :)

Though hardships are still not over and are bound to get worse, I want to learn to trust and obey in Him. Even when I can't feel Him, even when I can't see the hope and even when I feel like falling. Because ultimately I know that He is in control and that I can still smile and be joyful in Him. :)

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
(James 1:2-4)

I thank Him for His grace and mercy. I know He is prunning me now so that I can bloom.
And I will bloom for Him and His glory. :)

I shall update more soon.... hopefully. Tehee...

Have a blessed week and may the Lord shine upon you. :)

Dance with me! :)

The Potato finally got her hew handphone! :D


A birthday gift to herself with her birthday ang paus (technically, it's a gift from her family who provided the ang paus, lol)!


It's a Nokia 3500 - pink!!!! :D


Spend her birthday day shopping for it but is happy with the outcome.


However, the problem now is:

Most of her contacts went 'kaput' (died) along with her previous handphone. And hence, she does not have any contact numbers with her. So if any of you who sms would be ever so kind to identify yourselfs, you would be deeply appreciated. Furthermore, if you think you have a Samaritan heart, please just email, Facebook, Sms your number/contact to her so she can update her new phone. LOL!

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCHIE!


The Potato would also like to apologise to those who have been smsing her yesterday and today for she was zero in credit to reply (besides, her mum's phone is not user friendly - don't even know how to use the phone to sms!)

But now, she has a new phone and credit! Muahahaha, so the hnadphone activity is back on. However do note on the lack of contact number, hence please identify oneself when smsing so I know who you are and I can save the contact again. THANKS! :D

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Will update more on birthday celebrations later.... :)

As for now, thank you to all you lovely beings for remembering, loving and wishing me today. Lotsa huggies to you people! I am so blessed to have you guys in my life! :D

p/s: to a wonderful friend (who does not want to be named), thank you for making my birthday today a happy one, I truly appreciate everything you've done. thank you again.... :)

p/p/s: To my big daddy up there, thank you for the abundant blessings in my life. You are one awesome God! I love you very muchie and I promise to abide in you always.

A Light of Love

Note to the public:

the Potato's phone is officially dead after taking a turn in the washing machine

(never put the handphone in the pocket, use the hand bag!!!)

but blessedly,

the SIM card survived.

Currently using my mum's phone now.

However,

my SIM card is empty, so I don't have any contacts or info.

Hence when you sms me, please identify yourself.

Thank you.

And sorry if I did not reply, I'm out of credit too.

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Wishing a blessed birthday to Lim Shen Ling and Nicholas Eu. :)

God bless and lotsa love! :D

Oh, and the same goes to me, tehee...

Thank you to all the sweet and loving people who remembered and wished me. Your messages, calls and smses are deeply appreciated.

And those with the pressies, thank you so much too, I love them lots, ! :D

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Blessedly, God provides and all is in His timing and plan.

For....

My birthday ang paus are just in the nick of time to get myself a new handphone.

Though I'm rather 'kiam-siap'.... but still, it made me learn to let go and know that it's nothing to hold on too long. Worldly and monetry things come and go, so no sweat~! :)

(Thanks to Him and to my beloved family for the support)

All is good. :D

I dedicate this birthday and year to the Lord... :)

The Rainbow has nothing to hide....

Currently Listening to

Love Story

by

Taylor Swift

Life is a constant filling of sunshine and rain. :)

I like the sunshine but I also love the rain....

It's been a busy week, a busy month and a busy year (so far).

And I am happy that throughout every tear and joy, He was with me.

And always will be.

God is good and He is good all the time. :D

The pink potato smiles at you and prays for many days of rainbows ahead of you. :)

At the end of my rainbow....

Currently Listening:

Through the Rain

by

Mariah Carey

Today, someone told me that I was positive!

I know that some of my previous post might contest that (emo times - pms la), but if you know me, I am naturaly a cherry bubble who likes to smile and talk rainbows all the time.

But sometimes I tend to 'forget' that... (especially when I'm emotional or stressed - busy week la)

But when someone commented about a moment of my so-called character today, I was reminded of who I truly was. Someone I've forgotten lately and it hit me that I was once the girl who still smiled when her tears knew no end.

So I'm gonna hold my head up high and brace through whatever it may come with a smile and a cherry thought. :)

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."

~ Herm Albright~

Have a blessed and wonderful day people! :D

A Dash of Clover Leaves...

Currently Listening to: Sakurairo Maukoro by Mika Nakashima

Day 3 in Turkey (Kusadasi, Selcuk and Pamukkale): Visited the House of Virgin Mary, Explore the ancient city of Ephesus and Conquer the minerals of Pamukkale. :D

This was 'believed' to be the tempat tinggal of Mary (mother of Jesus) when St. Paul took her here for hiding when Christ was persecuted (the place is on top of a mountain btw). Most of the visitors are Catholic priests (left). Did not get a chance to masuk the small building cause it was packed with people (a tour bus of priests), I wasn't that keen enough (even though I felt like masuk-ing) cause I was no Catholic and my support goes to Jesus instead (Amen!) and the enviroment/view of the place is much better to explore. Shall not comment on the 'history'.

House of Virgin Mary (official name of the place)

Wishing wall.... looks more like garbage?? LOL!

The plants were really nice and 'friendly'.

This is Ephesus - one of the most prominent ancient cities in Turkey.

Their 'small' astaka for gatherings.

I love the ruins!

The library of Ephesus... looks like the entrance of the city of Petra in Jordan right? :)

Love it!

...the gladiator then (in pink!).... lol

Tomb stones and sarchophagus - I like :P

Pamukkale!!! One of my favourite places in Turkey! The 'white' is not snow but a form of mineral. It was really cool! Walking on the side of a mineral mountain bare footed (must kaki ayam) in winter - plus there was mineral water flowing on the mineral which makes ur feet really cool (or COLD!). What's more some of the minerals we walked on was really rocky (too much for barefoot)! Hence cold + wet + pain = excruciating! At that time, my toes were so numb, I thought I was going to have frost bite! LOL! But so worth it! It was great experience! :D

Spectacular view!

Awesome!

Being cheeky! :D

I love it!

Mineral Waters...

Chilling.... love the fire place behind.

My tea pot!

And day 3 was just awesome! :D

Praise God!

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Have a blessed day and God bless!

She knows.... *smiles*

For you... :)

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The Joy of You....

Currently Listening to:

Eagles Wings

by

Hillsong

Break that unhappy cycle!

“There is all the difference in the world between rejoicing and feeling happy. The Scripture tells us that we should always rejoice [Phil. 4:4]....To rejoice is a command, yes, but there is all the difference in the world between rejoicing and being happy. You cannot make yourself happy, but you can make yourself rejoice, in the sense that you will always rejoice in the Lord. Happiness is something within ourselves, rejoicing is ‘in the Lord.’ Take the fourth chapter of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians. There you will find that the great Apostle puts it all very plainly and clearly in that series of extraordinary contrasts which he makes: ‘We are troubled on every side (I don’t think he felt very happy at the moment) yet not distressed’, ‘we are perplexed (he wasn’t feeling happy at all at that point) but not in despair’, ‘persecuted but not forsaken’, ‘cast down, but not destroyed’--and so on. In other words the Apostle does not suggest a kind of happy person in a carnal sense, but he was still rejoicing."

~ D. Martyn Lloyd Jones

Happiness is something within ourselves, rejoicing is ‘in the Lord.’ What liberating truth. Our feelings and emotions may fluctuate, but the eternal God never changes, and we can rejoice in Him, no matter what time of the month it is!

~Nicole Whitacre~

Source: http://girltalk.blogs.com/girltalk/pms_prep/

A Step of Spring

Currently Listenin to:

Just One Dream

by

Heather Headley

(Main theme of California Disneyland)

Vacation to Turkey Day 2 (Canakkale to Kusadasi):

Visiting the ancient city of Pergamon & acropolis and Troy.

Pagi pagi dah semangat gila....lol. Enjoying the cold outside the hotel

Ancient City of Pergamon - its on a hill. Very Pretty

LOVE IT LOTS!

This used to be a temple dedicated to Zeus (up)

TADAA~!

Ancient City of Troy

Supposedly the famous Torjan Horse

Keluarga aku....

Me and my aunt main2...

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Okay, it's a short post I know... it's only a fraction of a fraction of the pictures I have on day 2 . But cukup la... post too many pictures pun not nice. Lain2 boleh didapati kat facebook or just come over to my place to tengok all the gazilion pics la. Also sorry for the very short explanations. I can yakk non-stop bout the places (and be the next tour guide - cheh!) but too much to type la. Wanna know more then just wikipedia la or ask me personally. :P

Till the next post. Have a nice day and God bless! :D