finally got the feel that, we don't really have all the time in the world.

heard from suet's that seems like only 8th juls and 4th juls flights are available now.

apart from that, visa.

and housing too. (:

and that's what we fret about for the whole of today's afternoon.

we browsed through the pamphlets that the counsellor gave us. peered at the complicated maps. gotten some webbies. finding the cheapest deal.

it's really not an airy fairy affair. (:

anyway, looking at it from another note, it's pretty fun sourcing out the best deals, and trying to accomodate all 5 of us in the same area. a time whereby we can nicely mix with the internationals, at the same time, have some kind of comfortable support among ourselves.

that aside, am checking out the address of church too. really cross my fingers that it's a stone throw away from home. well, after Penang's experience, i believe that there's always a way out from Him. Just like the faithful ol' cabbie in Penang who drove me to and fro every sunday! hahas. but suet joked that cab fares in Melb will be no joke. *coughs.

committing it to Him!

had a great day of fellowship with Ace and Yuyu after that. nydc-ed. agreed with Ace that we had a fruitful time, sparring on a few thoughts, and though we may not always agree, i am glad we ever shared our opinions and values on various situations. firmly believe this is the way to improvement for myself, and the way to grow. (:

evening was with stella. this dear table tennis junior of mine in poly never fail to crack me up. i love her forthright attitude, and her innocence as she shoots her mouth off. hahas. was comfortable hearing her share about her life recently. (i always feel comfortable and enjoys being the listener, hahas!)

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was browsing through some photos of mine. nostalgia. prolly only me myself will know the reason behind such feelings. (:

i got to insist that i am easily moved by things around me. its really dead easy to make me tear, you know. hahas.

reflected about certain pertinent parts of my life. carefully dishing out pieces of my heart, and weighing it before the Lord.

seriously, i am no saint. during my private times with Him, i realised what a rag i am. and its always through these times, that i realise, that i am far from reflecting the perfect image of Christlikeness.

there are many times that i do feel unworthy. that i feel pretty undeserving of His Love and faithfulness towards me. i recall reading in McMenamin's book, that sometimes, our energy is sapped because our heart simply isn't right.

it brought me to a passage in Hebrews.
"..let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne..." Heb 1:1-2 (NLT)

the passage ended with an encouraging note
"..10 For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God’s discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness. 11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. 12 So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. 13 Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong...."

the whole passage encourages me to be on deliverance, and to acknowledge that Christ has set us free!

I respond to take captive of every thought that may not be pleasing to Him. And i know, His discipline comes with Love. (:

there have been things which i feel queasy about for quite some time. but at the same time, as i spent time with the Lord on these matters, i do feel a ton uplifted.

i somehow felt that, what i used to deem important, seem to be somewhat unimportant already. perhaps, this is the start of looking at things from a bigger picture? hurhur.

strengthened. (:

end off with a pic of sun's steamboat, where i thoroughly enjoyed the "eilton-calls-it-the-spice-girls-long-walk" with cady, yuhan, deb and yuyu. t'was the bestest time of fellowshipping aft so long. (: