DISTINCT STYLE

I am certainly not dictated by the latest fashion or addicted to passing trends! Can't afford to be anyway.
However, I've developed my own distinctive style which I'm comfortable in. Dress sensibly, of course, but add a dash of flamboyance on occasions. Doesn't hurt anybody.
As we mature it takes more effort and creativity to have a look that works for us. I've found mine ....happy me.

CORPORATE

I enjoyed my corporate life but that was ages ago. It was exciting rubbing shoulders with the 'big boys', the corporate chieftains; learn their business techniques and tactics; move in their circle; get connected to the right business partners and you're set.
After all as they say, 'It is not what but who you know that matters!'
Rode in chauffeur driven cars; enjoyed extended power lunches; dressed in business suits paired with 4-inch stilettos. The authority to hire and fire!

Yep, loved my job and the people I worked with even more; relished the adrenalin rush when we secured a huge project and earned good revenue. For sure, work was satisfying and rewarding. But there were bad times too. Those were the days. 
Glad to have been a part of the corporate scene with its many ups and downs. Equally glad to be out of the rat race now! Starting a new chapter and loving it ...

MERE EXISTENCE

When confronted with the pressing question, "What is the real meaning of life?" -----
I begin to ponder, What IS the real meaning of life? Is this not the very core issue...dilemma... predicament that confuses and consumes us, young and old today? A complex, conflicting and controversial question even for great minds; nonetheless one which we must all eventually, face up to.
In the pursuit of meaning in my own life I draw on the rich experience and wisdom from Viktor E. Frankl who wrote: Since Auschwitz we know what man is capable of.
And since Hiroshima we know what is at stake.
Unquote.
Deep .....

SELFIE

Mirror reflection selfie in the ladies restroom at a major hotel! Mirrors everywhere. The WC was so elegant ... so exclusive ... so private ... so royal!
Silly? Yea, oh well, no one's watching!

ANNIVERSARY

It's Anniversary month!
We aren't always lovey-dovey. Infact what we have is very much a love-hate relationship. In some instances and on many occasions, I confess, there are more feelings of hate (resentment, annoyances, anger, blame) than love (admiration, respect, affirmation, trust) between us!! I suspect most couples have the same experience in varying degrees! 

We shouldn't expect perfection from two people who are still very much 'work in progress.'
So it's okay ... we try 'not to let the sun go down on our anger' - in other words we don't go to bed angry! 
Be patient with each other; tolerant too; smiles help! Live and let live and a lot of problems and challenges can be solved eventually.

I'm still learning and although it has taken like forever I'm glad - we're glad - to be making headway in the right direction...
Thank you, God.
Happy Anniversary to us!

LESSON

I learnt a precious lesson from gardening recently. My custard apple plant refused to go quietly! 
See that lone fruit ripening sweetly; well, that's for my pleasure and enjoyment. Rather than die barren and defeated, it wants to go with fanfare and aplomb! I like it ...I like the spirit!
I, too, would like to have that 'fighting spirit.'
When I go, I want to be bearing fruit still till my last breath. Oh yes, Bless the Lord O'my soul ...

PROVERBS

"A cheerful look brings joy to the heart and good news gives health to the bones.
A happy heart makes the face cheerful but heartache crushes the spirit..."
Nuggets of wisdom contained in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament) written by King Solomon more than two thousand years ago ... yet still true and applicable today.
Pursue, love and embrace Wisdom.
With that comes longevity...prosperity... honor.

REJOICE

Below picture was taken about seven years ago. There have been many changes since then; one of which being I've gained weight! For me that's a sure sign that healing had taken place ...healing of my spirit...healing of my soul ... healing of my body. 
Praise God! His love endureth forever! 
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice...REJOICE .

HIBISCUS

Happiness is seeing the fruit of your labor! 
Delightfully fresh blooms displayed in an orderly fashion. I couldn't have done a better job with the arrangement...really nice.

VICTORY OVER DEPRESSION

Depression leers its ugly head first chance it gets! When we're weighed down by worries, regrets, pain, fears, doubts, hate, guilt, oppression, self condemnation etc. etc... inevitably panic sets in, paralyze and render us incapable of logic and reason. A tormented mind and defeated spirit are as good as death!
I believe everyone goes through dark periods of utter despair, desperation, defenselessness and desolation; for some even to the point of suicide. It's torturous! I know...I've been there. Thankfully, I was delivered but realized that one time deliverance is no guarantee that the demon of depression will not return.
Control your mind; guard your heart. Focus on your purpose and meaning in life.
Every time a negative or pessimistic thought threaten to engulf and overwhelm us, counter that with an attitude of optimism and positivity. I tell myself repeatedly that "all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose." Replay this promise over and over again ...unceasingly in my mind and speak it out until some measure of relief comes. For me this exercise, together with some other self help remedies, work together to restore some semblance of order and balance in life.
We live to fight another day!
Develop your own defense mechanism, become an overcomer - a victor - and don't let depression get the better of you.
We're with you, cheering you on!

(Picture by K.C. Goh)

BEST FRIEND

In the best of times and in the worst, we are duty bound and love driven to look out for one another. You will always be on my radar! Step into your destiny; build your character; strengthen your resolve; control your mind; reject negativism. Be kind to yourself, forgiving too. Prosperity and good success await. Launch out with faith, wisdom, knowledge, courage and boldness. Be all that you were created to be.
Happy Daughter's Day, everyday!

FIXER

God is in the restoration business! He restores what we have lost ... that which was stolen and snatched from us. He mends broken relationships ... He heals ... He provides ... He protects ...He promotes ... He comforts ... He collects our tears. He fights on our behalf.
Our pain is His pain... Our hurts grieve Him. 
This is not a Sunday sermon! I know this to be true from experience.
We can smile even when there's little to smile about.
I am excited! I see Him perform miracles in hopeless situations. Awestruck at how He brings about the great reversal of appalling situations. He is always behind the scene arranging things to our favor.
The next time you feel like throwing in the towel, remember there is God...and He is for you. Blessed and blissful ...

COMFORT

Nothing beats comfort food at any given time of the day ... or night. 
Sheer joy relishing the simple pleasures in life; sharing special moments with people you love and care about.

MEANING

When we discover the "why" of our existence, it is highly possible to endure almost any "how."
Ask not so much the meaning of life but realize that life expects you to give it meaning ...

FASCINATOR

A gal can never have too many accessories!
Forget shoes and handbags. Give me a hat or .... a fascinator. I'm happy.
Always game and adventurous to try a new look!

GREAT TEAM

We make a great team, my daughter and I. We share the same core values...mutual respect, mutual trust and understanding. 
Without these basic fundamentals, partnerships, alliances and relationships of any and every kind operate on shaky ground ... sinking sand.

RIGHT THINKING

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Whenever I feel down, drained, discouraged and dejected, I quickly summon to mind my good friends. I usher them into my thoughts, my imagination. They enter with good vibes...full of assurance...wrapped with wisdom... dripping with compassion...overflowing with energy...patting my back...cheering me on. And gradually I'm recharged, re-fired and rightly focused.
We can never totally eliminate all the wrongs around us which include those that plague us personally. However with the right thinking, we can save ourselves from ourselves because very often our self defeating thoughts are, first and foremost, our greatest enemy.
We are indeed thankful for caring, loving and supportive friends...
(Picture by K.C. Goh)

CHILD OF GOD

Choose to smile rather than sulk! There's always something to be grateful for even in the worst of times.
Thanksgiving...Praise ...Worship ...will storm the gate of unbelief and unlock treasures of boundless blessings into our lives.
Happiness is a decision...fill your heart with gratitude and joy despite all that is not going right in your life presently.
Take that first bold step of faith and Just Do It, Afraid!
(A blast from the past - testament of God's goodness)

SERVE WITH LOVE

Would there be anyone in heaven who would say to you: "Thank you, I'm here because of you..."
I think that is a very meaningful consideration. Live your life to please God! It sounds corny but I like it.
Happy weekend, my dear friends

MEANING

What would life be without light... love... music...song...poetry...art...dreams...fantasy...
romance... magic...?
It would be dark...dreary...depressive and devoid of all meaning ...
(Picture by KC Goh)

CHOOSE WISELY

It is such a delight and wonderful experience when family and friends gather. Life is really about building relationships and it's especially heartwarming to see people come together in unity, love, trust, acceptance and understanding. Life is so much sweeter when we choose to encourage, inspire, motivate, edify and lift up one another. We all need to feel appreciated...affirmed...and even applauded.
We might not be able to change the world but we can surely decorate and brighten the corner where we are.
Wonderful...

FAITH IS A CHOICE

Turn a deaf ear to naysayers! Avoid those who run you down; those who snub you; those who slander you; those who swindle you.
Pray for them!
Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith is a choice. Start with whatever little (faith) you have and cause that to arise. Delight in things of God and know His heart. Please God and favor with man will come naturally!
The Almighty will cause even your enemy to like you! Breakthroughs will come .... suddenly ... seemingly without any effort on your part.
Have faith, trust ....and obey; believe it; live it; run with it. Bless you all 

DIFFERENT SEASON

There are anxious people waiting for their retirement. They've had it with the corporate madness and want out ...counting the days when they can throw in the towel!
On the other hand there's this other group of retirees who are bored to death and plead to go back to work!
For those dying to retire, I say, don't rush it! Plan towards it, please. Know what you're in for when you have all that time in your hand then.
For retirees, I would say enjoy your 'me' time. You've earned it! Live, love, laugh, eat and be happy 

KING SOLOMON

Pursuing pleasure for the sake of pleasure alone is meaningless ... like chasing after the wind (Solomon)
There are desirable pleasures and there are undesirable pleasures! One way to know and differentiate them is to follow the promptings and dictates of the inborn moral compass which is present in everyone... the conscience.
We have a situation where the undesirable pleasures are mostly irresistible and therein lies the problem!!
Enjoy, by all means, the highs that derive from all associations that are pure, wholesome, inspiring, encouraging, uplifting, building and healing etc. Avoid over-indulgences that would ultimately bring remorse, shame, destruction, pain and sorrow to self and to those who matter the most to us...

CHEERFUL DISPOSITION

It's surely more fun working in a team...everyone lending his/her expertise...making the task light and easy.
Serve with a cheerful spirit, willing heart and friendly face. SMILE!
We have different gifts and talents. Bury them and these will be lost forever. Use our talents to bless and they will multiply.
He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed! Every deed of kindness and service rendered will be returned in good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over...(Luke 6:38)

AFFIRMATION

One of the nicest things anyone can say to another is: "you're the best thing that has ever happened to me!"
As often as we would love to hear this, the people who matter the most to us, need desperately to be affirmed in a similar manner. Don't assume they know. Tell them .... tell them ... show them 💟💗💖💝 ... show them. Sometimes what we say or don't say; what we do or don't do, can make a world of difference... for good or bad.

ACTIVE LIFE

Retirement is still regarded by most as a death sentence; a taboo. Very demoralizing indeed.
It makes perfect sense therefore, to stay abreast, engaged, interested, enthusiastic and active! Plan for the day when you no longer have 'to go to the office.' Your feelings and emotions will take a beating as well. People who once sought you out, (due to your position) will look the other way because suddenly you've become unimportant; insignificant. That's reality. Be prepared for retirement. 
The last thing we want is to become an irrelevant relic. 
OUCH!!

GRATEFUL HEART

A stark reminder that 'time and tide wait for no man!'
Indeed life is fleeting but given the choice to turn back the clock, I wouldn't risk it. Life is certainly not perfect now but it could be much worse. Give thanks at all times and in all circumstances...

4 Ps

A life of Praise ... Passion ... Purpose ... Prominence.
It can't get any better than that! All glory to God.
Puji Tuhan!

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND

Eleven years ago, in Israel, where I fell in love in the old city of Jerusalem. There's something inexplicable about the magical allure and charm of the Holy Land. My life has never been the same again after that significant pilgrimage. If you have the chance GO and experience for yourself.
You might very well get your 'burning bush' experience just like Moses did ...meeting and talking with God face to face.
Awesome!

FOODIE

The need and love for food is inborn in most of us! Fellowship with food is well received. Power lunch has long been practised successfully by seasoned corporate players. 
Meals need not always be expensive and we shouldn't have to blow our budget. There're so many choices of food - an expansive array of Western, Asian, Mexican, Middle Eastern etc - and with some thought and planning, meal time can provide us a gastronomical adventure, every time. 
All said it is wise to remember: Eat to live and not live to eat!!
Enjoy...

THE US OF A

In a pensive...reflective mode.
Had I taken up the offer to move to the United States of America almost forty years ago, I wonder what my life would or could have become 🤔 Guess this will always remain a mystery ...
Pictured with possibly the most influential two persons in my young adulthood - my first mentor, boss, spiritual leader; evangelist Rev. Dr. David Hock Tey, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday in the US, and his wife Mary Tey.