Another bonus

We were both shocked when W got his first sale commission last month.
It was an amount that he didn't expect. It came really timely too as we needed to renew our car insurance and road tax.

Just a week before that, we also renewed our M pledges. We were both challenged to give a certain amount. The night after pledging, I remember we laid in bed wondering if we will be able to save anymore when the new pledge kicks in. We are believing that God will provide for us. I guess my main worry is when we get a flat. When we do get a place in the near future, we will need money for the renovation. And we would need cash for that.

So when the commission came in, I felt it was God's way of assuring me that He is in control and that He will provide.

This morning, W buzzed me on the msn. He exceeded his sale target for January again! And we will get another substantial amount. Though it is not as much as the last one, I must say that I am totally excited and sure look forward to the next payday!

Pure Coincidence?

I dunno what to say and how much to read into this.
Is it really a coincidence or was it pre-meditated?
Trying not to think too much about it but it's so so hard.
Sigh....

What I read in a book last night gave me some encouragement. Helps me to focus.
I went to bed feeling slightly better.

Stinks...disappointment can really strip all your emotional and mental strength just like that.

Why so downcast, o my soul? Put your hope in Him.

More Than Enough

Took a bus to work from HV this morning. My first! Oh yes...I decide to stay in HV cos thought it was too much trouble to pack and lug all my stuff to my parents' place. I also reckon I won't be able to go to sleep in a unfamiliar environment. The last time I slept over at my parent's place (the two nights leading to my wedding day), I remembered staring at the ceiling for two nights. Not sure it was due to the unfamiliar place or the wedding jitters.

W gave me direction and the bus numbers to take. I had to be in Y this morninmg. I was to wait for bus 48 from my downstairs, alight at Farrer Road and take bus 855. He also warned me that the interval for bus 48 is 20mins.

With a quick good-bye to my MIL, I went down at 8:10am. Saw many people at the bus stop. Was quite an interesting sight cos everyone is staring very hard at the same direction, at the bend, hoping that the next bus that peeped out from the corner is their bus. You know what, the first bus that came was bus 48! I almost shouted out "Thank you, Jesus! Muack....muack!"

I alighted at Farrer Road. Within like a minute, bus 855 showed up. This is like the BEST bus journey that I ever had!

I felt as if God was encouraging me this morning. Lifting my spirit up cos I went to bed with a very heavy heart last night. There was a little unpleasant incident that happened on my way back from the meeting. I was literally on the phone with different people for a total period of an hour or so over this very small matter. I felt this person has over-reacted. It was really unecessary. I thought through, checked my heart, prayed and committed the whole matter to God.

The incident still comes to my mind every now and then. But I know I can't do much about it...sigh

Then at work, I was needing to make 80 copies of a certain document. I found this loose stack of bright blue coloured paper, threw them into copier paper tray and started running the copies. Halfway through , I wondered if the stack of coloured papers were sufficient and said a quick prayer that they will be 'more than enough'. Guess what happened? The copier printed all my 80 copies and when I opened the tray to take out the rest of the coloured paper, there was only 1 piece left. Then I heard God saying, "Didn't you pray that you will have more than enough?"

YES!!....I know God will be 'more than enough'. His grace will be 'more than enough'. He is my All in all....always!

Refuge in P....

I found refuge finally....

I was behaving so cranky in the office today and my collegues were all wondering why.

Then I realise why.

Cos the thought of having to be home alone with my MIL for 3 days is making me all jittery.
Especially not after how she responded (or should I say how she did not respond) this morning.

At 4pm, I finally made up my mind. I made a couple of smses and one phone call to my mom.
Conclusion : I will be going over to P to stay with my parents for 3 days.
Yeah...Yeah...Yeah!!!!!

I'm so happy, so very happy that I am going back to P and not HV. Yahoo!!

p.s. Then again....kind of a sad life huh?

Single for 3 days!

W will be away in Bintan for some company function for 3 days this week.
So I will be single again!

I was thinking to myself yesterday where I can bunk over for the 2 nights. I love staying over once in a while at some friend's place. Especially those with kids. Just love to see the kids' sleepy faces when they get up in the morning. But the idea seems abit weird now. Not sure why...ha!

Something unpleasant happened yesterday. On one hand, I wished it didn't happened. On the other, I'm glad it did cos it's a just matter of time that something like this would happened. I believe this help put things out in the open and make everyone more aware of their boundaries.

My advice to all those going-to-get-married folks out there...DO NOT stay with your in-law!!

There is a lot of sense why the B says "leave and cleave".
Having the emotional as well as the physical distance is important.
I rather maintain the physical distance and keep the relationship amicable than to stay together and have so much conflicts and heartaches. It's just not healthy for married couple.

Well....let's see how things go.

Coach

I am never into brand. Cos I dun believe in paying three times more for something just because it carries a certain name.

But I am now TOTALLY guilty.

I got convinced by my colleague to buy this Coach wristpurse from States. She was raving about how cheap the thing would be if we order it online and have it sent to someone in States who will be coming to Singapore in early Feb. She took me to the website and started to coach-vangelise me. I saw something that I like but was indecisive at first cos I asked myself if I want to spend $90 on this wristpurse. Then she said this, "Think and see if there is any special occasion coming up. Maybe we can get W to buy it for you!" So I mischievously emailed the link to my husband and wrote this "To solve your headache, this is what I want for Valentine!" Unbelieveable? I also cannot believe I did it. (faint)

I didn't think he will check it so soon but in the evening when he came to pick me from work, he actually said, "If you really like it, get it"

Now...I finally know what husband are for. Ha....(just kidding!)

The same night, I had this weird dream of making a big purchase without telling W. I woke up with this terrible guilt in the morning and wondered what it was all about.

Anyway, the next day, I ordered the wristpurse and it is now being shipped to my friend in States. Yippy!

Work-wise, it has really been fun having another person in our department. It used to be just J and me. Now with P coming in, our department is kind of noiser and lively. I really thank God for bringing her in. She is one creative and quick-witted person. With her around, we have one more person to bounce ideas and work as a team. Now, I am all excited waiting for our part of the office to be done up so that we can move in. It will be pretty exclusive. We are hoping to be able to paint the wall with a more youthful colour than the boring off-white. Man...give us some colour to get us into our creativity mood.

Alright...need to go hang up my laundry. I just cleaned up the whole house and did two rounds of laundry. One more round to go and I will be all done!

Signing out....

Ms Naggy

We finally moved back to HV...

Life has been like a whirlwind the last couple of weeks. I have been so busy since December with camp, christmas, new year and all. Finally feel like a human being this week. The last few weeks have been sleeping, waking, working, rushing, meetings.

Haven't been able to blog too. But I will try to cos being bugged by O who has moved to Japan. So sad to see them leave though it's a really good career move for C.

Another couple friend of ours also left for Qatar. Maybe we should go overseas too. At least I dun have to face my MIL. Ha...

The first week back in HV has been kind of peace and quietness cos we were out most of the week for meetings. This week, she started to irk me with wanting stuff to be done in certain ways. How to hang my laundry, when to do my laundry and how often I should wash my pillowcase. I dun even get a break when I open the fridge cos she would have to ask what I want. Honestly, I feel like telling her "Can you just leave me alone?".

I was actually quite upset this morning that I had to bite my tongue to control myself.

I feel like telling her "This is one! After three, you are out!" hahahaha......(I just need to release my stress).

Help....help....I need my own house and space.