Spelling Out Life... with Family

Everyone says family of the same blood watches out for you,

but I beg to differ.

Everyone says family of the same blood takes care of you, rain or shine,

but I beg to differ.

Everyone says family of the same blood supports you,

but I beg to differ.

Everyone says family of the same blood loves you,

but I beg to differ.

Everyone says family of the same blood builds you up,

but I beg to differ.

Everyone says family of the same blood sticks together,

but i beg to differ.

Everyone says family of the same blood is inseparable,

but I beg to differ.

Everyone says family of the same blood grows together,

but I beg to differ.

Everyone says family of the same blood spends time together,

but I beg to differ.

What do I agree in?

Family doesn't make up of the same bloodline. They don't. Family is made up from a group of individuals of different races, characters, looks, weights etc, that support, care, grow together, spend time together and love one another. That is what I call family. I realized I have more families than I could imagine and asked for, want to know why? My fellow bloodlines are strangers to me, literally. If I could name one disappointment in life, it would be having fellow bloodlines that doesn't care or love you as a person. They know your existence but they couldn't be bothered about your being. When you stick to them, care for them emotionally, spiritually and physically, in the end, what do you get? Not even one support. Not even one! Okay, maybe one or two supports, can't deny that. But when you are totally in need, they are gone. Like KAPPOOOOOSH! BAM! "I'M OUTTA HERE!" or "SEE YA, DON'T WANNA BE YA"

Therefore, I thank God for the families I have all around Malaysia. :) They have been nothing but nice to me and love me like their own. :) thank you from the deepest bit of my heart! :) If there's "World Family Day", I'd call each one of you just to say THANK YOU! :)

My mood now is disappointment.

Somehow, a friend of mine: Choudhry, comes in the picture right now, to remind me to let go. Though he doesn't know what I'm going through right now, I think God sends him to bless me with the song "Irisdescent" :) Wanna know what the lyric says?

"Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?

You build up hope, but failure's all you've known.

Remember all the sadness and frustration,

And let it go,

Let it go."

:(

thank You LORD for always being here with me through different individuals... :) I shall be glad and know I'm loved by YOU, him and my other foster families.. :)

Spelling Out Life... with My 21st!

When all the simple things I desired, God has blessed me with even more than I expected!

Lunch

I had the family meal I longed for

(@ Village View Bangi)

AND

I had the homecook food I craved for, NERNNY COOKED!!!!

- Thanks to the PERKEB people: Varrenni, Esther, Jared, Ben, Rofia, Rachel, Raymond, Nernny!-

Evening

I hung out with my new friends from SMK JLN REKO (the one behind the Shell Station after Philo). I had fun getting to know the heart of the Form3 girls personally. :)

They treated me with McFlurry!

:)

Jared, Esther and Varreni surprised me in the car! :D

So much for going dating in Serdang huh, Jared? Hahahaha

SAME GOES TO REN: "Oh, I wanna go Hentian Kajang"

Esther: "I'm going back to Melaka la, use Kajang station"

These 3 crazy people had to endure ear blasting session the moment I saw GREEN TEA CHEESE CAKE!!!!!! hahaahahaha.. I wailed and laughed, of course. LOL! The session continued when Ren gave me my 2nd present for the day! :D BROS BOTTLE!!!

Dinner

Went to Subang Square to eat in Sinbad Restaurant, the Arabian Food. :)

AND

Played Murderer Game! :DD

-Thanks to: Sek Kuan, Isabel, Dev, Maggie, Edna, Jeremy, Darryl, Jan Hoe, Fea, Cher Linn, Jim.

:D

The crying session happened when Taiko, Isa and Maggie

surprised me in the car! :DD

They gave me Secret Recipe's Chocolate Indulgence cake, a gorgeous Silver necklace and a beautiful card! :)

12 March 2011

Went to Times Square, KL for birthday shopping with Sharon, after 7pm.

Sharon got me Starbucks TRIPLE CHEESE something2. I couldn't recall.

Hahahaha.

I bought 2 pairs of shoes from NICHII for RM70!!!!!!!

a pair of heels and a pair of sandals.

:D

Had Subway for dinner.

13 March 2011

I went to IKEA with Tim, Amy..... Very fun talking to them in the car!

ah, and not forgetting Ling too. Yes, he tagged along.

Tim and Amy treated me lunch of IKEA MEATBALLS AND DAIM CAKE!!!

:)

The stupid part of the day, I pranked the wrong person until the whole Miri family clan were extremely pissed off. LOL. If you want to know what's the story about, ask me personally. LOL. I hope they don't read my blog though. Or else they say I'm not repenting from my pranking sins. :P

That's about it! :)

Thank You Lord for the great and awesome people that You've put in my life!

Bless them abundantly!

-I shall post photos the next round-

Spelling Out Life... with Day 22

War is real.

I've seen it my own eyes.

When will they see Love?

Lord, please have Your way in them.

No more hatred, no more selfishness... Please Lord, have Your way shown in them through Your Son Lord Jesus Christ..

Desire for the day:

I pray that parents will stop, yes, STOP polluting children's mind with fear and hatred towards others. I pray that parents will show wisdom and love, that way, I believe that this world could be a place to live in... I pray that Lord God will protect all the children in the world from fear and hatred.. I pray the living water from Him will flow in their heart instead. In Jesus name, amen.

Spelling Out Life... with Day 23

I hosted the Palestinians during the opening ceremony of FESSAT 2011 today.

They are nice warm people actually. :) I had fun getting to know this lady, Amal. :) She has 2 kids and her husband is taking her PhD here in UKM.

As the hours passes by... I could only ask from God one thing for today.. I pray that parents nowadays will instill love and peace in the heart of their children. :)

Desire for the day:

I pray that every families in the world will dwell in their home with joy, peace and love. I pray that the parents will have tons of wisdom to bring up their children in the correct way... I pray that peace and joy dwells in the families that fear of people or war-torn countries. I pray that Your protection cover these people, Oh Lord. I pray for blessings and abundant grace be surrounding these people... I pray that these families will move pass ignorance, prejudice, racism and starting growing into bringing one another up to bless others.

Sigh.

Lord, I feel the pain of Your heart.

Give me the strength and support to bless others in a way that is pleasing to You.

Blessings!

Joy :D

Spelling Out Life... with the 3rd song

i practiced piano for the 3rd time... just some simple chords - A, B, C, D, E, F, G. and some chords with the # thing. HAHAHAHAHA. I think they are called Sharp? Hahahaha. I have no bloody idea.

Yesterday I learnt a new song "Sanctuary (Lord Prepare Me)". :) I tried playing the melody part but mind you, susah wei!!! it took me an hour just to get a hang of both the melody and not melody part! heh. initially i thought it was a bad idea playing a new song but heck, it was addictive. I'll try to play a song daily, IF i have a piano wherever I am anyway. :) I'll try to work that one out. :)

I'm happy! hahahaha..

I love the piano! :)

Piano makes people happy.

I'm gonna treat my parents lunch today. I've gotten my Sushi King pay a week ago, might as well I bless them with a meal. Hahahahahha. *budak soleha ba kononnya* hahahahhahaah..











Today, I wanna learn "This is my desire". :)

Spelling Out Life... with little ones

she read his msgs. she found it rather interesting.. why? she texted her. asking to not tell him. LOL. that's what makes things interesting. perhaps she won't go and see her for now. she read her and his msgs. she has the upper hand but she doesn't want to make her look bad. ah. little ones with big world. she will just let it slip. heh. little ones.

Spelling Out Life... with a chicken

I followed my cousin Esther to the shop near her house just to get some groceries... We decided to pull a joke at the owner of the shop! LOL.





E: Tauke, mau setengah ayam.
Tauke: Okey. *pass chicken to the butcher*
Me: Ask her if the chicken is a female or not.
E: HAHAHAHAHAHAH. *trying hard to look serious* erm tauke, itu ayam betina ka?
Tauke: Ha? *surprised*
E: Itu ayam betina ka? *act innocent*
Tauke: *asks the sister in chinese* eh, the chicken is a male or female?
Tauke sis: *turns the chicken around, looks at the butt* female.
Tauke: betina la. Kenapa?
E: tada papa.. tanya saja. *Holding the breath of laughter in*
Me: *laugh nonstop* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH







Funny wei. You should have seen the lady's face when we asked that question. Hahaahahahahahahaahahahahah

Spelling Out Life... with random piano lesson!

on the 13th of Dec, I finally, yes, FINALLY, played the piano with proper guidance and keys or notes! Hahahahaha. For the first time in my life, I played 2 songs with a piano!!!!! hahahahaahahaha. I never even know the notes of the piano thingy in the first place, what more to say playing them. LOL. INTERESTING MUCH WEIIIII.. i REALLY thank God for that! I never knew playing a musical instrument can be EXTREMELY awesome! Imagine the songs one can produce with the knowledge of playing the musical instruments! mannnnn.. I should have learnt the piano when I was a kid!!!!!! ggaaaahhhhhh... I never knew playing the piano is really really awesome! It was hard but I find that great joy from within, just by playing the piano!



Thank you God for the desire to play for You. Thank you God for having Rivka teaching me how to play the piano today! :D Thank you God for being really really really creative! Lord, can I have the gift of playing musical instruments for You? I'd like to bless people around me with it. :) In Jesus' name I pray, amen.




*Hugs*


Ah yes, I played "Till I see You" and "My Redeemer Lives"



:)

Spelling Out Life... with Family Love

today, i learnt one thing about family love through a conversation with a friend of mine.

sometimes, when your friend or stranger is close to your family, i think we shouldn't feel so bad about it. instead, give thanks to God for opening up a way in the heart for that friend of yours to have hope in the future (who knows he/she has a bad family background or has trust issues) or to even love again in the future, through the love that is shown by your family now. You'll not only have new family members, you have more stories to share and God will surely bless all that relationships formed! He always fill the children' cups until they overflow... so why don't you give some to those who are empty or half empty? :)

who knows, that's the only chance for them to feel something again. we just need to lend our home and know that God places that stranger there for growth purposes. We just need to give unconditional love and let God do the rest. Isn't that what Christian Love is all about? :)

In gratitude to the Lim family.
~ Uncle Lewis, Aunty Flora, Celine, Nicholas, Adeline ~


Note to the Lims:
If you guys weren't patient enough with me in 2006, I doubt that I'll find the word "family" in my life dictionary ever again. But I thank God that I was thick-face enough and you were brave enough to take me in. HAHAHA. I thank God for every moment that He has blessed me with through your family. :) I love all of you! XOXOXOXOXO! An XO for each members! hahaha

Spelling Out Life... with Parents

I guess some parents are too caught up with so many problems that they just walk pass the blessings that their children give to them. It happens everywhere, trust me. Some parents would see the bad side of the kids more than the good things they do. Need me to entertain your humor? Let's put the kid in a drunkard scene and then put the kid in a sweeping-the-floor scene. Which one would the parents remember most? I'd choose the drunkard scene anytime, agree with me no?

hmmm

I guess some parents are too caught up with so many works until they hear what the kids are saying on their mouth yet never listen enough to know their heart. Please, I'm being subjective here, I'm not in a place to judge cause I have no kids, that's true. No kids so you think that I won't understand the difference. heh. Nonetheless, I find some parents are just too clouded with gloomy days that when kids say some things, they never really think it through. To them, it's not a problem.



Dear parents out there,

Can you please attend your kids' graduation no matter what your kids may say? Just because they say "oh, it's okay. I don't mind", don't buy it. We kids mind. MIND BIG TIME. hello, we study for a heck of long time to leave the school, you spent half a million on us studying and you are not there to watch us graduate, that's the worst thing you could do to your kid. trust me. Imagine if we never invite you to our wedding and that feeling you have is exactly how it feels like when you miss our graduation day. I'm not kidding.










K la,
that's all about it,
from a heart of a brokenhearted daughter.

Spelling Out Life... with Jeremiah Lian Liso

a guy of good heart but sometimes they don't see it.
a guy that works for the joy of it but they see pass it.
a guy that loves from within but only some see it.
a guy that wants attention but only some give it.
a guy that loves the family but too many dramas swallowing it.
a guy that enjoy building things but lack of supports discourage it.
a guy that speaks with softness and calmness somehow too many circumstances challenges it.
a guy of kind heart but most of the time, people take it over.
a guy of a crazily fun mind but situations never allow it.
a guy in an imperfect family, makes him the man that he is today.




I love you Miah!
I thank you for being ever so caring and so hardworking all these while... I'm proud to have you as a brother cause you are a blessing from God to me!

*hugs*

Spelling out Life... with Blessings

Before I forget why am I here for, I'd start thanking God who brought me here. :)

20 Things to be thankful for:

1. JAKSA position in college.

2. Car, which I used to have.

3. Roomie Esther, which I learn new things almost everyday, even without her noticing it.

4. Neighbours, namely the juniors. You guys are so adorable.

5. Debate juniors, for being able to dig out the potential in me.

6. Isabel, for being strong and jolly the whole time we meet.

7. Su-jian, Ren, Carol, Davin, David, Vivian, for being ultra forever kind to me.

8. The finance that God provides me with.

9. The love from my families and Cedric. they are awesome.

10. Friends like Dee, Greg, Liza, Sekkuan are really cool. :) How I miss them very much.

11. Ipod, laptop and phones that daddy-brother gave.

12. Church. Pr Daniel and the church family have been a blessing. :)

13. perfume that I bought last few weeks. :))

14. junior's achievements in Debate and public speakings.

15. the chances I have in training those juniors.

16. awesome classmates.

17. the new bag and SHOES I bought few weeks back. hahahaha. i love it la.

18. the awesome encouragements and laughters from PERKEB, CA, class and church members

19. the lessons learnt in teaching class. learnt A LOT.

20. this college. I learnt a whole loads of stuff throughout this whole year.

21. no harm to write another one huh? mostly, I thank Jesus for carrying me far. thank you Lord. :)

Have you counted your blessings yet?

:)

Spelling out Life... with Bapa-bapaku

Introducing you the males of Joy's life. HAHAHAHAHA

Father No. 1

Mr Liso. Frederick Liso Senap. But he usually tells people Frederick Liso only la. I have no idea why. LOL. ah well, he's a cool guy.

Character 101 : Sarawakian-Mirian. funny, lame-jokes producer, talkative, friendly, serious in work, determined-minded, loud, book smart, leader, lives to eat and spend on gadgets. father of 4, ex-policeman, command and conqeur type. HAHAHAHAAHAHAH..

Father No. 2.

Mr. Lim. Lewis Lim.

Character 101: Penangite-Mirian. super caring, street smart, ex-chef, very sensitive, funny, AWESOME cook, love to cook, sweet, determined-minded, serious in work, better joker than Dad no.1 hahaahha, really grand-fatherly type, oh, father of 3.

Father No. 3

Introducing Mr Loh. Mr Loh Seng Huat. Lau Ba Loh! hahhahaahah

Characteristic 101: Johorian, VERY VERY funny, love to eat, super humble, caring, determine-minded, street smart, politician-to-be, fatherly character, serious in work, leader type. A REAL JOKER. Father of 5.

To be honest, when people ask me why won't I go back to Miri during holiday coz it's HOME, I just say "I have tons of families here in semenanjung.. Here's my home too.. So what's so bad about it?" :)

God places people and friends in your family, so work yourself up from there la. Make them your family cause they are put in your life for a reason. :) You won't lose a thing! You have food, shelter and support! :O

I'm blessed to have each one of them in my life. If you look back, they have some common grounds. I guess I'll settle down with a man of these kind one day. and yes, I doubt that my surname will ever change to non-L letter word. LOLLL.. *hint hint* hahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahahah

xoxo,

Miss Joy Liso-Lim-Loh.

Spelling out Life... with sighness

today marks one year.
Dear Uncle Hajok, you've been lovely and a great blessing to many.
I miss you. I'm sad. I dono why are you so dear to me. but I thank God for that. :)



*been emotional the whole day. i miss my friends -- Sek kuan, Liza, Varreni, Michelle, Livan and Sherlyn dearly.*

Spelling out Life... with Inter-Group HX Debate Tournament

Have I mentioned that I organized 2 debate tournaments in the college?

Yea I did. 1 was easy, another is like hell. Literally.

Day 1 : I was asked to organize a debate tournament for the HX juniors for their co-curricular evaluation thing.. I disagreed due to my Inter-Block debate ongoing. HOWEVER, Head Felo said BY HOOK OR BY CROOK, it had to be done under my bureau. My Biro's Felo had to give in.

Day 2: I briefed the PC HX about the debate. It was simple? They kept quiet. Bad Sign? Yes. *I never knew it was THAT bad* I came out with random debate motions.

a) THW support same sex marriage.

b) THW support death penalty

c) TH bans cosmetic surgery

something2 la. i couldn't remember.

Day 3 (actual day) : things were still okay during the day. but it suck big time on the tournament round. thank God for ISABEL, CHUMAN DEV and JEREMY for coming to support. I'd die if they weren't there.

Problems:

1. MANY TEAMS registered late

2. Adjudicators got irrated for the late registration

3. CERTAIN faculty's students were demonstrating (aka MOGOK) cause the 1st motion is TOO SENSITIVE for them to do.

4. Felos were blaming me for forcing them to send in First-Years. (?????? right??)

Day 4 (tuesday): I cried whole day. I had the worst day in this semester, UNDENIABLY true. A felo came and said that I was at wrong for doing this and that and how I should do this and that, which I respected her for telling me personally la. BUT, she added that OTHER felos were REALLY angry at me for the whole tournament aka refer to point 4 and point 3. LOL. I didn't get the idea of doing something for them yet got pissed at for doing something. Oh yea, just as requested by the felo to make a KIDDY LEVEL motion, I did. So I came out with "TH thinks Siti Nurhaliza is better than Britney Spears". So much of a university students. Gah.

Day 5 (Wed): I picked myself up. I screw those who didn't come for debate. the FELO that got angry at me, removed her teams that went to Quarter from the tournament. So much for professionalism and having game spirit. Today was okay? Everyone appeared. ALMOST. Lol. there were 3 teams backing out. In return, the other teams have to fight among their own team. SORRY. Don't blame me, I wasn't the one backing out last minute, the system has chosen u guys to compete with one another. so YEA.

Day 6. (Thurs): I was THAT happy. :D HELL WAS OVER. Semifinal was FUN. really fun. I love every moment of it. :) Finals went well too. :) Thank God for the awesome committees that helped me through it all. May God bless them all. :) They have been there the whole time, so I'm THAT thankful to God. :)

Overall, my own 10 lessons?

1. Go kiddy on certain group of people. One who acts like a child, treat 'em like a child.

2. Go discuss with the felos for everything.

3. Be prepared to cry if u plan to change the world of certain minds.

4. Trust your committees with the whole process.

5. Believe God will carry you through in the midst of tears and hell.

6. Screw the voices that don't matter. Listen yes, but never be fooled.

7. I learn to organize a debate tournament! heck, when can u possibly do it again?? HAHAHAHA

8. Learn to forgive those who brings u down. Cry if you have to but forgive too. :)

9. Smile in the midst of the sour faces.

10. I learn that everything happens for His Glory although I sweared, I cried, I hurt and I was broken in the midst of it. :D

What to cherish?

1. friends that helped me. (My Biro's AJKs, debater friends, PERKEB people for their endless encouragement)

2. the whole process of running a tiny event.

3. the advices from my Biro's felo and MT Academic. :)

4. the smile I have after the whole thing finishes!!

5. the patience I have after the whole process. :DD

Spelling out Life... with Inter-College English Debate 2010

Just as some of you had known,
my College's junior debaters had won the Inter-College English Debate 2010!
Thank You Lord! :)

*best part, our friends from KDO won 2nd!!! How cool was that?! I LOVE THE KDO PEOPLE! ahahaha*

Preparing them for a month or less than that was tiring, fun and slightly annoying! LOL. *we can't expect oh-so-fun-and-joy the whole time, can we?* From calling them to arranging rooms etc etc is a tiring job but HECK, IT WAS WORTH IT! They were awesome! :) Even if they didn't win anything, I'd still be proud of EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM! :) *hugs*

So yea, here's the photos of us and the KDO junior debaters!

*pocoyo!*

:)

It was a memorable time.

They are now my debate family.

and yes, they are awesome bunch of people

:)

best remarks:

Do you want the kids to rape each another? -Alicia, KDO

HAHAHHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAH

Spelling Out Life... with a Broken yet Hopeful Heart

"Most of all, God has a desire to bless you with spiritual power from heaven-the authority, ability, and opportunity to do something beyond your imagination."

God... I'm broken inside now. Actually, I don't. I just think that I am.. Hrmm..

I find comfort in Your name. I find peace in Your name. I find gratefulness in Your name.

I'm just down today. You know very well, why.

I don't blame you for it. but I know You made it happened for a reason.

At the end of the day, I think You want me to focus on my family.

They are the ones who stood by my craziest stupidest times.

I love him, God. Please watch over him.

Give him strength, peace and joy throughout the days.

Give his family the same peace, joy and strength too, Lord.

You know our cry or our happy times.

I think I know You reign above all.

I know it's all for Your glory...

although it breaks our hearts.

it breaks our hearts.

but You're still a God that is faithful and full of wonder.

:)

God, it breaks our hearts badly. sigh.

this is for you, uncle Jo.

I love you so much.

xx

your foolish niece

Spelling Out Life... With Grace

To Grace Liso:


God is a great One for pairing us in a family, not just in heaven before.
He understands that I can't survive well without you helping me through.
He believes that you will dig the best out of me, for His glory.
He knows too, that I need someone like you around.
I thank Him for having a sister like you.
I love you.


heheheheeheh... thanks for everything! :D