Unexpected Blessings

God has been really good to me. It's really more than i could ever ask for.

If you've read my previous post about losing my barely-a-year-old Sony Ericsson phone, you would probably know how devastated i was. And the fact that i didn't know how i lost it makes it even more bizarre. Not to mention it's the second phone i lost. =/
But sob stories aside, i just wanna express my joy and thankfulness towards the Lord for giving me a brand new phone just last Friday. =)

I still remember i said this prayer ''Lord, you know how i feel about the lost of my phone..only you know the pain..cuz it's the 2nd time already. And i don't expect mum or dad to get me one.(cuz i know it's time i became responsible for my own actions, whether or not i am in fault)
Right now i just wanna ask that you'll bless me with a brand new phone,Lord. Send a Good Samaritan to bless me Lord i pray. Cuz i really can't afford to come out with another 600bucks or more.. It's just too much for me to bear after the lost of my first phone barely a year ago...very em se tak..''

Yup, i prayed something like that.
And i knew God heard me loud and clear.

Cuz a few days after that..or like..almost a week.. Josh presented me with a K660i Sony Ericsson. It was like rekindling my lost baby.. Cuz he got me the exact same one.
He knew i didn't like any other except K660i..and it was also the most affordable SE phone among others.
It's sleek,and slim.
Has multiple functions and most importantly, has good quality images! nyehehehe

I kinda knew he was getting me a phone already..and i insisted that i got it myself..since im working and earning thru my e-biz right?
It just didn't feel right to obtain something so pricey from someone else.
I think you guys get what i mean right?
Not something that costs more than half a K......

But all he did was hushed me and told me to just say 'thank you' and accept the gift with an open heart. Haha. Like i have a choice not to keep quiet after that....=P
Trust me, i said 'No' too many times until i think he got fed up? (were you bay?^^)

But all i can say is, i'm really happy and content with my phone. I know it might be a lil' weird to want the same phone when you can explore others..but i guess it's just me.=)
I simply love it~

I just wanna really thank the Lord for answering my prayer.
It's a blessing, and an unexpected one.
I was expecting a phone, but not from the person who gave it to me. =D

But God always works in mysterious ways. His ways are indeed higher than our ways. Praise Him for that. If everything worked according to our plans, then it might not have turned out as well. God knows BEST.

Thank you Jesus.
Thank you Josh dear. =)
I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart!

Prom Goes Green 2009

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On a separate note, here are the updates on my colourful life! haha

- Went to 3K inn bazaar at Subang Jaya with Laura Tang! =D
We make an unlikely pair but we do share a lot in common. Especially our penchant for fashion and shopping! haha
And i must say it was my privilege to go out with her on her birthday! (on the 20th last Saturday)
Happy Belated Birthday dearest Laura~

I didn't know it was her birthday till she told me in the car.

And right here, i wanna take the Lord again for having his favour to surround us like a shield! (Psalm 4:12)
Cuz we got stopped by a traffic police who hinted twice that he wanted a bribe from us in order to let us go...But to cut the long story short, everything worked in our favour (including the fact that it was Laura's bday that day!) and we were released without an RM 300 saman nor with bribing. (Which would have been an easy way out but we know bribing is wrong.)
In most cases, this would have been near impossible, but by God's grace, the officer really let us go!
What a miracle!
I knew i had to testify about this.=D

It just reminds that when we're faithful to the Lord, His hands will always be upon us~

- Went for KBU's Prom 2009. Josh's final prom as he is graduating this May/June. =)
Really had tons of fun fellowshipping especially. Although i knew no one there except his friends.haha.
Prom goes GREEN this year, in support of mother earth. =)
Surprisingly no one wore green dresses.

I wore a bright purple mermaid-pleated dress from my e-boutique,
Dr.Pizzicato =) *click click*

Love it to bits!
Somehow..these days.. im really into bright candy colours such as emerald, hot pink, turquoise, lime, chilli red, and of course oh-so-glam purple!
But classic B&W never fails. =) not to mention white has always been my fav.hehe. Makes one look so ethereal and innocent.=)

Love the pleated designs.
And the best part, it doesn't cost a bomb like Valentino gowns. *wink*

Lost my phone. =(

Lost my phone yesterday at Tesco Cheras... =(
And it's the 2nd time losing my phone. *sighs* The first one was pick-pocketed in monorail..

A phone which i've used for barely a year is now in the hands of i-dunno-who....
The thing that baffles me the most is i don't even know how i lost it.
As bizarre as that sounds, i only realized it was gone when i searched for it minutes later and couldn't find it.
I was with Josh at that time so he called my number, and a man picked up. That was when i knew it was.........

But reality couldn't sink in until much later.. Cuz i just couldn't accept the fact that my phone was lost! And a brand new one too.
This time i really couldn't help crying cuz it was my second time for goodness sake.
I'm seriously worked up about it.
It wasn't that bad the previous time...But if you lose for phone for the 2nd time, you'll know how terrible that feels. What more one that is used for less than a year. =/

When i finally calmed down, i could only say i wish the man (who most probably have picked it up from the pavement) that he'll be blessed.
As naive as this might sound, i actually smsed him to beg for the phone. Twice. I even said i'll give him RM 200 in exchange. You never try you never know what the outcome might be right?
But all he did was slammed and shut my phone. Typical.

How i wish people in society can be more honest.
If i were to pick up a phone and receive numerous calls and smses from the rightful owner, even if i'm sooo tempted to keep the pretty phone, i'll still relent in the end.
Afterall, its NOT my phone right.
I'll put myself in the person's shoes and think how overwhelmed he/she might be. That knowledge itself is enough to drive me to return the phone.
Or if that's not enough, my conscience will make me feel really guilty.

But i guess in society today, there are more baddies than goodies. Even the Bible says we're ''living in the days where evil prevails''.
It only tells me (and you) that we should really be vigilent wherever we go.

Until i've redeemed my previous number, i'll be using my digi number for now...
And i seriously dunno what phone to get next....it's like i've exhausted all my ideas for a good phone.....(my first was a Sony Ericsson K 610i, then a K660i..sob)

Maybe a Blackberry? =P
Or,
probably not.
If that gets stolen, i'll probably never buy phones ever again.

100 Truths?

I don't usually have the time to do 'tags' but here goes one of it.=P better do it now than procrastinate later..


001. Real Name : Abigail Chan. Duh?
002. Nickname(s) : Abby, Bi, Aby, Abi, etc
003. Age : Turning 20 this year
004. Zodiac Sign : Virgo. But i don't believe in HORRORscopes okie. XD
005. Male or Female : Female
006. Elementary : Tadika Miki
007. Middle School: SJK (C) Batu 9 Cheras
008. High School : SMK Convent Peel Road and SMK Seri Bintang Selatan
009. College School : MBS!
010. Hair colour : Brown with red base
011. Long or Short : Long and wavy.=D
012. Loud or Quiet : Half-half
013. Sweats or Jeans : Jeans
014. Phone or Camera : Phone
015. Health Freak : No. Prolly that's why i get sick easily?
016. Drink or Smoke : Nope.
017. Do you have a crush
on someone : Nope.
018. Eat or Drink : Eat
019. Piercings : 4
020. Tattoos : Nope
021. Social or Anti-Social: Social, at times anti-social.
022. First Piercing : 8 years old. Wahaha.
023. First Relationship : 2002
024. First Best Friend : Roxanne in Tadika
025. First Award : Singing competition in Standard 1.( First Prize wey..LOL)
026. First Kiss : Mummy =P
027. First Pet : Hamsters named Kate and Leo
028. First Big Vacation : Hong Kong
029. First Love at first sight: Nope
030. First Big Birthday : 10 years old ( it was 9.9.1999. hehe.This year would be 09.09.2009!)

Currently

049. Eating : Nothing.
050. Drink :Milo
051. Excitement Level : Very excited bout tomorrow! ask me if you wanna know why
052. I'm about to : SLEEP..zzzz
053. Listening to : Nothing. I off the music so i can concentrate better.
054. Plan for today : Already done what i needed to do
055. Waiting for : My results which will be released in less than 10 hours!!! *gasps*
056. Energy Level : E for Exhaustion~
057. Thinking of someone: Not consciously...
058. Want kids? : Yes =P
059. Want to get married?: Refer to Question above.=)
060. Careers in mind? : Entrepreneur for now

Which is better in the boy/girl you like

068. Lips or Eyes? : Doesn't matter.=)
069. Romantic or Funny? : Romantic (and funny too)
070. Shorter or Taller? : Taller
071. Protective or Caring? :Caring (and protective) =D
072. Romantic or Spontaneous? : Romantic
073. Nice Stomach or Nice Arms?: Nice stomach
074. Sensitive or Loud? : Sensitive.
075. Hook-up or Relationship? : Relationship
076. Trouble Maker or Hesitant? : Trouble Maker

Have you ever

080. Lost glasses or contacts : Yes. My contacts.
081. Ran away from home : Nope.Although i did contemplate during my rebellious years.
082. Held a gun/knife for self defence: Thank God there's no need till now.
083. Killed somebody : Nope.
084. Broken someone's heart : Erm..yes..
085. Been arrested : Nope
087. Cried when someone died : Yes. Thrice at least.

Do you believe in

089. Yourself : Yes
090. Miracles : Yes
091. Love at first sight: Hmm...
092. Heaven : Yes.
093. Santa Claus : Nope
094. Tooth Fairy : Nope. Only in my dreams.
095. Kiss in the first date: Nope

Truthfully

097. Is there someone you would want to be with right now? : YES.
098. Are you seriously happy with where you're in life now? : Yes.
099. Do you believe in God? : Yes with a capital Y!
100. Post as 100 truths and tag 10 people:


I shall tag these 'privileged' people in no particular order yea...
1. Jeannie
2. Josh
3. Darmila
4. Ariel a.k.a Pei Gin
5. Vivi
6. Nien
7. Yi Li
8. Tham
9.Hui Juin
10.Chean

Most of whom i know won't be reading this or have already been tagged. hahaha.

Cheers! =D

Come to the banquet

Rushed? Not finding enough time to read? Is this what you need?

The Bible in 50 Words

God made, Adam bit, Noah arked, Abraham split, Jacob fooled, Joseph ruled, Bush talked, Moses
balked, Pharoah plagued, People walked, Sea divided, Tablets guided, Promises landed, Saul
freaked, David peeked, Prophets warned, Jesus born, God walked, Love talked, Anger Crucified,
Hope died, Love rose, Spirit flamed, Word spread, God remained. -Author Unknown

That's a clever summary, but would you accept it as a substitute for your Bible? i hope not. It would be like choosing a bag of fries over an eight-course meal, no? But how often do we treat the Scriptures like a spiritual fast food? We grab and bite and run instead of taking time to sit at the feet of the Lord.

God has a banquet for each of us. It's filled with wisdom, insight, understanding, and His own promises. But it takes time to sit and savour the meal.=)

Rushed? Stressed? Feeling overwhelmed? Come to the banquet, sit and savour and enjoy what the Saviour has prepared for you.

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I couldn't help feeling convicted of my lack of time spent with the Lord and tears welled up in my eyes when i read that..And i felt i really had to type that out to share it with all of you.
I admit i've been living for too long without the most essential bread of all---His living Word.
And it's a wonder how one can survive without ''eating'' bread for days! I should have died of starvation.

But it's never too late, the Lord says.
And i'm encouraged by this verse,

'Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness.'

Lamentations 3: 22-23~

Aren't you glad the Lord is ever merciful and gracious to us even when we've failed him again and again?
Now, would you describe your daily quiet time with God as fast food or a feast? What would you like it to be?

It's time we gave Him what He desrves from us---our TIME.

Confessions of a Heart filled with Faith

Woke up at close to 5 a.m today, because something seemed to be gushing out of my throat again..I knew that it was coming.

Rushed to the toilet sink and out came those blood...

This time, it was worse, cuz it just kept coming and i couldn't suppress the coughs like i've tried doing before. Immediately i rushed to my parents room and knocked numerous times at their door.

I couldn't control the coughs that were coming out from my lungs..and one after another, the blood just kept getting released in more and more quantities. At one point, i was so frightened that i grasped my lungs with my hand..cuz i was beginning to gasps for air..i couldn't breathe cuz it felt like my lungs were going to collapse.
My carnal being thought i wasn't going to make it if it continued like this. But i knew deep down, i WILL and i CAN pull through this challenge..cuz by his striped I am healed!

Dad and mum was praying continuously beside me and commanding with authority of the believer for the blood to cease. After i dunno how many minutes of continuous coughs..it finally did cool down.Praise the Lord, for He is My Jehovah Rafah, the Great Physician.

I was still breathing very hard, but at least it got better.Took the med and tried going back to sleep.Finally fell asleep at about 6+.....

**Even right now, I'm listening to 'Oceans will part'...it's so relevant to my situation.And i believe even to soem of yours.=)

'As you open my eyes to the work of Your hands....Present sufferings may pass,Lord your mercy will last........And my heart will find praise, i'll delight in your ways..... Hope will rise, glory shown...In my life your will be done.'

Whatever may come my way, i will always have FAITH in the Lord.
Just like Job did when God tested Him by taking away the lives of his family, his possesions, and even afflicted him with diseases and all the worst things you could think of. And you would've thought Job would let go of God, even his wife told him to,but that was the last thing he would ever do.

May i exercise the mountain-moving faith of people like Job~

For He is the potter, and I'm His mould. =)

Faith.Faith.Faith

Crushed, but not destroyed.

Just when everything seems to be going great for me, work at Starbucks,supportive family,relationships, great friends, my own e-boutique business, a holiday to UK in March, an opportunity to touch lives and so much more...all of a sudden, something major comes up and threatens to shatter my hopes and dreams.

All i can say right now is please PRAY for me....I'm in need of fervent prayers.

I was thinking of all the possibilities on why i could be susceptible to such a thing, but i guess right now, it's not about asking 'why?' but to focus on the solution and on the God of Miracles.

Deep down, i'm feeling awkward..I can't even begin to find the right words..haha..Even as im writing this, tears are welling up in my eyes.It's not like im angry with God for allowing that to happen, but i've somehow accepted it as part of His plans for my life. As out-of-the-ordinary as it might seem, i am confident and i know that He will always be in control.

And i believe the Lord somehow gave me an insight while i was pondering over the situation that has arised so abruptly. I remember what certain pastors like Ps.Elijah said before, 'When you surrender your life to God and asks Him to truly use you for His purposes, you will face challenges and lots of trials along the way...And you can be assured that God will TEST you along the way so that you will become the refined instrument for His glory.'
The key thing i believe is, PERSEVERANCE right now.

I will persevere and emerge victorious from this battle.=)

'The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.2 Corinthians 10:3-5 '

I will have mountain-moving FAITH~

The Mane Issue

There! Finally the pics of my new hairstyle is up.teehee.

Dye + Perm

I think it looks so luscious and wavy that i can't exactly believe it belongs to me. haha.

Cuz when i first had it done like 1-2weeks ago, it looked kinda dull. I mean it looks nice, i like it, but not the type of perm i wanted...so i went back to the salon 2days later and re-permed it. (Thankfully my stylist was nice enough to not charge me extra..cuz it'll really make me broke..the dye + perm costs about RM 480..and that is also after mum bargained and got some discounts.)

Side view.
Like the brownish-red colour.

Will just let the pic do the talking...

And finally,

I like~

--Actually, the camera did a great job too..cuz in reality, my locks probably doesn't look as silky and gorgeous as it is in those photos.HAHA--

Have a great weekend peeps! I have morning shift tomorrow~