Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman Luke 7:36-39

When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table.  A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume.  As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them.

When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.”

what can i fill myself up with, which can be poured out as a blessing ?

Everybody Wants Kung Fu Fighting...

Last Friday, I dated wifey to Kungfu Tom Yum located at circular Road.


I’ve always wanted to try the place ever since I went pass it one day and saw the packed restaurant and the food smelt oh so nice.

We arrived about 7pm, way before my reservation timing but Thank God the staff managed to find a place for us and so we can start dinner earlier.

As the name suggested, that place is selling Thai Food (wifey’s favourite) and we had a choice of either eating steamboat or a-la-carte.

We chose the former and I would say it was quite an experience... using pork lard as oil, avoiding the splattering oil and making sure our BBQ doesn’t slip into the soup or get burnt... Phew.

It was a rather warm and congested place because it is modelled after those Thai road side stalls...the $38 set that we ordered consisted of a lot of well marinated pork, some prawns, scallops and fish cakes and also a plate of veggies, straw mushrooms and clear glass noodles The amount of food was just enough for 2 of us to share.

To add tom yum flavour to the soup , we also bought a pack of instant noodles to pour in, it makes the soup very saltish though...

After dinner, we just sat along boat quay to chit chat and enjoy the night breeze before strolling over to Fullerton and take a bus home.


It was a nice date with darling.

Welcoming Sebby

Last evening , we welcomed Sebby back by having dinner at Poh Kee at Tiong Bahru.



Star of the night - Sebby, not the toufu

 We ordered their famous champagne ribs, homemade tofu and tom yum steam fish as well as kang kong, roast chicken and butter prawns and finished off with almond longan.

Although it was raining very heavily around us, It was a nice time of catching up with this dear friend who has been away for most part of the last decade. Total bill came up to $183 and it was well worth it.

After dinner, some of us proceeded to Two Face for a round of drinks before heading home.



Nice & Smoove...





Gentlemen's Dignity



 

M R Loh!

This is an overdue posting. On 1st Feb 2013 I reached a new milestone of my life; I received the much coveted “Cert and watch” set which free me from all NS obligations.

yeah!

Yes! I have fulfilled the necessary 7 High Key ICT and that means that I do not need to go back for any more in camp training as well as take my IPPT ;o)

Good news indeed and looking back, times really flew by. Looking at my fellow platoon mates, I still can’t believe i have known them for 15 years already...

almost garang bunk mates

Indeed, they say that you go in a boy and come out a man... i won’t deny the part army played in maturing me. Also i am so thankful to have meet such great buddies like Sebby , Roy, Fongster and Ah Huat in ATEC

Pathfinders ( Last ICT 21 Jan - 1 Feb 2013 )

Thanks for the invaluable memories and the friendship forged... Never forget! ;o)

Random Thoughts

Do first (talk less) - the attitude of faith

Sometimes a lot of things did not get started because there are a lot of talk around it.

So I hope I can be someone who can start do things first and not have so much discussion about a matter. 

Do it quietly - the attitude of humility

The best work are many times being done in a low profile manner. I shall not let external noise disturb what I wish to achieve nor shall I create unnecessary attention.

Do it at the right pace - the attitude of contentment 

I may be slow but I shall not let external pressure dictate the speed of living.

Work hard - the attitude of dilligence

I shall work hard and find joy and meaning in everything I take on.

Art and Craft with Gigi

Last evening, we brought Gigi down to our house for her first art and craft lesson.

We plan to spend an hour each week just to do some simple colouring, cutting and drawing with her in a more conducive environment with a structured setting.

We just want to do our part, however small, to help wee Gi improve her concentration and simple skills required to prepare her for life in primary school.

We showed her the way to fold paper aeroplane

and cut out a cartoon cat for her first lesson.

Bringing our "student" home after lesson ;o)

Gigi seemed to enjoy the lesson and satisfied with her achievements. We were so happy to see her laughter.

Lord give us creativity as we plan activities or Gigi and may you continue to help her develop. We commit our dearest Gigi into your mighty hands. Amen.

Entering 2013

On Monday, wifey and I went to Vivocity (Aoba Ramen) to have our dinner. She ordered Seafood Ramen and I ordered Chasiu Ramen. Both of us chose fish base as its should be less saltish.

Our set comes with octopus and fried chicken side dishes and a cup of ice lemon tea each. Bill comes to about $40 in total.

After dinner, we took a bus home and catch some TV before going out with Deb and the boys to join Mike at Commonwealth field for the New Year Countdown even organised by the RC. 

It was quite a nice event with an impressive fireworks finale. Pity the whole day of incessant raining caused the field to become soggy. If not, we’ll sure be running about in the big open field.

After the countdown, we watched more TV at home before sleeping.

On the first day of 2013, wifey and myself went swimming at SAFRA Mt Faber. We were welcomed by the sight of a surprisingly empty pool.

Nice! Weather was also just right and i enjoyed that day’s swim. We really liked SAFRA Mt Faber as there is a cosy and familiar feeling about that place and we spent many fun times there throughout the years, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries etc..

After the swim, we went over to the market opposite to eat at Swee Hoon’s dad’s fishball noodle stall.

It was really delicious. Will ask folks to patronise the stall as I feel they will enjoy the noodles here. Then, we crossed over back to SAFRA again to get some towels from e-mart. (Can only get 3pcs this time round as they have placed a limit on the number of items each person can buy using credits.. oh well..)

Before heading home, we also used their message chairs at $1 for 16mins. Very cheap but somehow I feel that the message is too hard.. prefer human hands anytime ;o)