Less is More?

Today's Newpaper reported a certain Callie Rogers, who had hit the covers of nation-wide newspapers as the second-youngest winner of the lottery in the UK at the age of 16, had gone from everyone's hero and idol to a zero. Now, 6 yrs after that seemingly fortunate day she struck the 1.9 mil pounds cashprize, she is now a bankrupt.

That set me thinking... Does having more necessarily make you happier? Does owning more possessions and power make you happier? In essence, in this day and age that we live in, is having 'more' necessarily more? Or... does having less mean a more fulfilling life?

Yes, the short-lived, fleeting feeling of happiness with money and worldly possessions is great.. But that is all but the right path in the pursuit of REAL joy and happiness.

Let us want less from the world and more from God...

Right Here Waiting... For You

Oceans apart day after day
And I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line
But it doesn't stop the pain
If I see you next to never
How can we say forever

Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

I took for granted,
all the times
That I though would last somehow
I hear the laughter, I taste the tears
But I can't get near you now
Oh, can't you see it baby
You've got me goin' crazy

Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

I wonder how we can survive
This romance
But in the end if I'm with you
I'll take the chance

Oh, can't you see it baby
You've got me goin' crazy

Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

The Officers' Creed

I am an officer of the Singapore Armed Forces.

My duty is to lead, to excel, and to overcome.

I lead my men by example.

I answer for their training, morale, and discipline.

I must excel in everything I do.

I serve with pride, honour, and integrity.

I will overcome adversity with courage, fortitude and determination,

I dedicate my life to Singapore.

I can still vividly remember the times this creed became real and meaningful; running around the parade square with the tyre and jerry cans each, during the runs up 'CTE' in Sarimbun FIBUA, during JCC, during torrid route marches, and during PAC.

Beware the Slow Fade

I love Casting Crowns. Though sometimes I think that their music is a little too rockish.. But I've grown to love them because the wonderful and meaningful lyrics they manage to pen. Can totally identify with them. Thank God for such great work!

Here's one that really struck me at my lowest point.

SLOW FADE

Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade

Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day

The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day

Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see



i really meant those words, with all my heart, that day...

The Start of Something New

I have decided to post and blog again. Since there's so much time right now for this next yr, what better way than to post again! :)