Him at work

He sits up straight
his legs on the floor flat

His head cocked
his eyes narrowed

He rests a hand under his chin... pondering
then quickly removes it
as a bright idea strikes

His fingers move as swiftly as his mind
double the speed to catch up

He labours hard at work


-my husband

Two is better than one

A paragraph from a NYT article that speaks so true of my relationship with my husband.

"But from the very start, the Obama marriage was a kind of professional symbiosis, a partnership between two passionately ambitious people who found they could rise higher in the world together than alone."




Separately, Michelle Obama gave a splendid speech in favour of her husband Barack Obama at the opening of the Democratic National Convention 2008 in Denver on Monday 25 August. Please click here to view a complete transcript of Michelle Obama's speech.

The shape of love

The shape of love comes in the form of a man. A man who loves, gives and believes. A man patient in hope. A man who sees good in people. A man not easily wavered by negative remarks or situations.

A man who gives me room to learn, grow and be better. A man who doesn't force me into becoming what I'm not, but who constantly, ever so graciously and gently, helps me become the woman I am meant to be.

A man who gives me a bundle of tools to reach my dreams - a MSI Wind Notebook (so I may write on the go; anytime, anywhere, anyhow), loads of encouragement and unwavering believe in my ability.

The shape of love comes in the form of my man – the love which God gave – my husband and amazing leader, teacher and friend, JO.

Tribute to my man

It's time for tribute once again. In honor of my MAN.

He's always helping me get into the right learning environment to advance my interests, to name a few:

1. When I wanted to write more - he encouraged me to blog

2. When I wanted to read more - he buys me books from time to time, and the amazing thing is, he uses wise discernment to get me the exact kind of books that get me ticking!

3. When I wanted to learn French - he found me a website to learn French with others online

4. When I wanted to swim more often - he accompanies me to the pool, not swimming himself, but bringing his laptop to do his work or a book along to read

5. When I wanted to go to JB once a month to visit my parents - he puts aside his own agendas to accompany me and spend quality time with my family

6. When I am down - he buys me things, brings me places, and be extra sweet to melt my misery away

The list above is by no doubt non-exhaustive. Words would fail me to list the sweetness, kindness, grace and love he's shown and constantly showing me.

I often say this and I'm gonna say it again - I know how much God loves me through the love He brings into my life - family, friends, leaders, colleagues, all things beautiful. The most beautiful of all, my greatest love on earth - my husband and best bud, JPK ;)

Beauty of Love

I learnt much more than I bargained for these 2 weeks of wedding, honeymoon and marriage.

I learnt that there is indeed no support like that of the family.

I learnt that there is indeed no place like home – where communion, love and warmth abound.

Beautiful places around the world cannot hold their place in our hearts like the beauty of love within the family home.

12 things I love about him

1. He loves me, no matter how loud and boisterous I am
2. He insists we sit side by side while dining, and not opposite as most couples do
3. He holds my hand when we travel in the car
4. He stands by me through my worst times
5. He fights my monsters with me
6. He forgives quickly
7. He doesn’t harp on my wrongs
8. He doesn’t judge anyone and is reluctant to give a negative opinion
9. He praises, encourages and believes that I am and can be the best I want to be
10. His love, sensitivity, care and thoughtfulness for me and others
11. His giving and serving nature
12. His unwavering faith and trust in God and His provision

This Gift of Love

I don’t usually subscribe to commercialism, especially not on Valentine’s Day. But I do love him, and I think spending special, quality time is important, never mind the crazily exorbitant flowers, over priced chocolates and insanely packed, dimly lighted restaurants.

My pocket wasn’t full, so I made him a card. A really special card, because it came from my heart. It reads: “…together we’ll beat the crashing storm and ride our greatest waves.”


The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but he knows the way to mine is a good book – and he got me one. Smart. This is the third book he’s given me on three separate, special occasions – The Man From Perfect for Christmas 2005, The Kite Runner for Christmas 2006 and now, the Chinese Cinderella for Valentine’s 2007. Sweet, isn’t he? Yeah.


Delicious pasta, fried carrot cake, chocolates, About A Boy DVD and lots of hand holding. That’s my V Day for you. Hope yours was exciting in its own little ways. ;)

JO

The love of my life in his younger days... (ain't he a sweetie pie? awww...)

My Delight

With meaning, many things are bearable. -Ravi Zacharias

With love, all things are possible. -A.T.

"Love never fails." 1 Cor 13:8

PK

As MM Lee Kuan Yew is to S'pore, so are you to me. :)

JO

You are blessed with incredible passion & pursuit for music, & open doors from God to bring your talents to greater heights.


"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." - Victor Hugo

Thank You

Phil 4:8

"Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble... whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things."

With this in mind, my mind immediately sets on a couple of wonderful people I have to make mention of... (names & expressions of gratitude are not in alphabetical/chronological/"appreciatical" order):

Lenny - thank you for being such a loyal and faithful armor bearer, taking in my nonsense at times when I'm frustrated and cranky, and being the silent supporter that you always are. Your silent prayers are loud in answers that come my way. I'm thankful for your friendship and loyalty.

Allen - you're so sweet to Lenny! When I see how happy she is, I know you have played a big part in etching that smile across her lil' face. Don't worry about your NTU studies, because you're an overcomer, you'll overcome the usual lamentation & dread of the tough syllabus, and do everyone proud with your ace grades!

Faith - I'm glad that our friendship blossomed with us working in the same company, and you are such a honest, down-to-earth and real friend to have. Thank you for being so candid and sincere, and always so accepting and never despising me for my many faults.

Eva - my dearest friend, as I mentioned in my sms to you, despite the current strain, you remain a wonderful friend and the great girl that you are. Your self worth & confidence is evident in your ability to run to God when circumstances prick and hurt.

JO - you're amazing, & I'm lost for words... LLEOFALAWHOTJ. :)