Finally!

Got my OWD in 2006 and finally after 5 years.. *drumroll please* I'm an Advanced Open Water Diver!

Secured a really good deal during the last MIDE fair for my AOW course. However the catch was that I needed to do it by 31 Mar 2011, and since I was still recovering from pneumonia last year, I was only able to do it this year and decided the last weekend of Mar - which is also the tail end of the monsoon season.

Kin aka Mr Sotong said that visibility would sometimes be as clear as 10-20m and that weather will be spectacular.. On the contrary, visibility was an average of 1-2m on our dives and weather was bad!

But God was good as he gave us clear weather on the 2nd day there where we had to complete our last 3 dives.. That night however it rained so so heavily that it woke all of us up..

My buddy was battling a fever, nose block, ear block during the entire course.. I'm so proud that she managed to pull through and finish it..

Can you believe that we went to Perhentian Kecil but didn't head to Long Beach or eat our ikan bakar at Amelia's! That was just unacceptable la.. For those who've been there with us before, you know what we mean.. The last day on the island was supposed to be a chillax day at Long Beach but our 4pm boat got cancelled due to the bad storm, so we had to take the 12pm boat out.. Decided then to rent a motel room on mainland to shower, rest and eat before our 830pm bus..

We didn't see much on our dives and didn't really have a good instructor - Nothing beats Toby or Simon, so I hear.. Honestly I'm quite tired of Perhentian Kecil..

Time to explore other islands.. starting with Tioman end of April - but doubt I'd do any diving on that trip.. need to save up $ plus the crowd going are mostly non-divers.. So we'd probably just snorkel and chill by the beach.. Nevertheless, still a relaxing holiday to look forward to..

What's Happening?

I’ve been procrastinating lots recently. Don’t know why but just don’t really have the motivation to work as efficiently before. This is bad!! I've got to change.

I'm looking forward to the "Lat Kampung Boy' musical tonight with mum and colleague.

I grew up reading Lat comic books, only because mum loved them so it grew on me as well. Their comics were unlike others, rectangle in shape. I think I still have the collection at home.

Will be interesting to see how the musical will play out: Casted by Awie, Atilia, Douglas Lim, Omar bin Haji Abdullah, Jalil Hamid and Sandra Soghy, directed by Hans Isaac and Harith Iskandar.

To join or not to join

Should I or should I not? I've been waiting 2 years for it..

Your last dance, or your first ice-cream?

Just went crazy and ordered 8 tubs of ice-cream from The Last Polka. It's their 1st year anniversary and they're having a buy 1 tub of any flavour and get 1 tub of Horlicks ice-cream absolutely free. Why Horlicks? That's because it was the first flavour of ice-cream that they started out with long time ago and it was a hit! Since then they've experimented with all sorts of exciting new flavors including Teh Tarik.

Thanks Sarah for introducing me to this delicious ice-cream and all those calories haha. I wish they still had the mango flavor though. That was just heavenly!

I'm reminded

of His love for me this V-day..

I'm reminded that despite all the nonsense going on in our country and the accusations thrown around re Christianity and V-day.. My God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow..

I'm reminded that He loves me despite my shortcomings..

I'm reminded that eventhough at times when I may be unfaithful, He is faithful till the end..

I'm reminded that though my future may seem uncertain at times, I have a God who is certain..

I'm reminded that His grace and mercies are new every morning..

I'm reminded that I'm valuable, significant and secure in Christ...

I'm reminded that I'm loved!

Piano Lessons

Had my 1st piano lesson in a long long time yesterday.. When I was younger, I learnt piano up to the 4th grade however my syllabus was not so great in my opinion because at the end of four grades, I still didn't know how to play chords.. Can you believe it?

Then when I went on to learning guitar in my high school days, Vincent taught me the theory in a different way.. So one day I sat in front of the piano and decided to 'play' around with the theory that I learnt and voila.. a 'C' chord!

Of course my theory is rusty now as it's been so so long so yesterday LE came over to teach how to play 'church' piano.. I must say that the little background I did have really helped lots.. Hopefully in time to come, I'll be able to play a song or two beautifully..

*wink*

You can be his friend too..

Was driving to work this morning to the tunes of Israel Houghton's 'I am a friend of God'...
Such an amazing fact to know that I, Michelle Melissa Foo can be called a friend of God.. It's surreal..

You can be his friend too..
If you would only let him..

First of many

It's been a long time since I went camping. I think the last I went was probably in primary school.. Unable to secure a chalet for our stay at Pangkor last weekend, we decided that we'll camp by the beach.. It was a last minute decision and all the hotels on the island were already booked up.. God blessed us with good weather.. There was not a single drop of rain while we were on our trip there, that was really remarkable since it was raining everywhere else.. I must say that we had the coolest looking tent on the bay..

Saw beautiful sunsets on all our 3 days there.. Each sunset was different.. All breathtaking in its own special way..

 Saw my first ever shooting star.. First of many more I hope..



We slept under the stars on the 2nd night.. The boys built us a fire that kept us warm throughout the night.. Had the dogs and bats sing us lullabies to sleep.. not forgetting the karaoke down the bay or the 'entertainment' from our neighbouring tents.. If you can't beat those karaoke peeps, you join em.. Just not at 2am in the morning though..

Only downside to the trip was that the waters were really murky, although I must say that where we camp, we had the cleanest waters.. The locals there were so laid back that they were so disinterested in selling or serving us our meals..

I'm glad though that our campsite had toilets and a shower area.. Not the best or cleanest but thankful that we did not have to dig a hole in the jungle somewhere lol..

Camping.. was not the first, definitely won't be the last..

I'm a Joseph in the making..

All that I've gone through in life.. I've learnt to not question 'why'.. cos I believe that every experience, every tear that was shed, every heartache will be turned into something that I will use to bless His name..

It's so comforting to know that God sees the bigger picture of my life and that I need not worry what's in store for tomorrow.. Only to know that my life in His hands.. That whatever trials He may put for me, I will be able to surpass it as He will lead me through.. Just as He did with Joseph..

May my life be used for your glory!

He's Back!

It's been 2 weeks.. good to have him back at home..
He's been away for exactly 2 years.. and that time away has really drawn the family closer somewhat.. I'm glad to not need to say goodbyes on Monday mornings again knowing that I'll only see him on Friday nights..

Believe that this will a year of great changes in the workplace for him.. Lord let your favor flow...

Just like before

Last night it was amazing to see the 4 different zones come together.. Just like the old times in State.. with the addition of the International zone of course..

I believe it's only the start of something greater.. truly the Year of Transformation..

Lotsa prophectic words were shared yesterday with certain lives.. Exciting happenings and fulfillments of God's promises ahead..

Transformers!

It's been 11 days into 2011.. How time flies!

Just realised that this would be my first post for this year..

The thrust at GTPJ for 2011 is the 'Year of Transformation'. It was the Year of Favour last year and God certainly granted me favour in every aspect of my life.. Praying that His favour will continue to flow this year, and that I will be cautious not to take it for granted.

I'm excited about this year - excited about cell, ministry, work, family.. I'm looking forward to see transformation in all these areas but also realise that it has to start with me..

Been following the Daily Bible Walk plan with the church and it's day 11 now.. It's the NLT version and it's amazing to know that you can read the same verse a hundred times but how each time you read it, God just enlightens you with new insights and promises of His Word.. Hopefully I will have the discipline to continue reading the Word daily.. and finish the bible together with the church in 1 year..

Heart of Christmas

Date: 25 Dec
Time: 8.30am & 11.00am
Venue: Glad Tidings AOG (No.6, Jalan 13/4, 46200 PJ)

To celebrate this joyous season, GTPJ brings you a vibrant and original presentation. The Heart of Christmas welcomes you into a world of colour, laughter and love, revealing the true joy for the season.

As the year draws to a close, we invite you to join us in celebration for a heartfelt and meaningful Christmas!

You are invited to join us for our other services at the same venue too!

Christmas Weekend Service
26 Dec 2010 @ 8.30am

Watchnight Service
31 Dec 2010 @ 8.30pm – 12.30am (1 Jan 2010)

No goodies this year..

Every year I either bake cookies or cakes during the Christmas season.. The plan this year was to bake light fruit cakes, pack them up in cute little bags with a note to be passed around to those in the office and at church on Christmas day..

Decided to scrap that idea yesterday.. haha.. There's still so much to do.. I've got parents' Christmas gifts which I haven't bought.. So many more gifts at home which still needs to be wrapped and tags to be written.. Dress shopping.. So figured I shall not tire myself out this year.. and will just do without the cakes la..

It'll still be a lovely Christmas without the goodies.. (I'll just go over to my cuz house and eat em')

I'm loved!

"I can never escape from your Spirit!
I can never get away from your presence!"
Psalms 139:7
 
Was reading this passage and this verse 'jumped' up at me.. Such a wonderful knowlegde to know that our God will never let us escape from Him..

Bestest Cake!

I had the most delicious birthday cake this year.. Mum really outdid herself..

It was a chocolate sponge caked filled with hazelnut chocolate mousse and lazed with almond caramel crunches.. To top it with melted imported chocolate..

Yums!!!!

They're screaming!!!

So my calves, thighs and lower back are aching terribly now.. Was to tempted to take MC this morning cos I could hardly walk.. I don't remember the last time I felt this sore.. Did the insanity workout (or rather just the warmup) on Monday night and went walking/jogging at TTDI park yesterday evening.. It's been months since I've worked out like this.. thus the screaming legs!!

Today is definitely a rest day.. if I did anymore today I think I'd be kaput tomorrow!

On the bright side, I feel a wee bit healthier..

Good steal

Air Asia just started another promo (don't they always.. but I guess that's awesome for us) for period of travel from 1 Jan - 31 March 2011.

So I booked parents a trip to Bali.. Tembok Bali to be exact for sometime next March.. Although the flight was not exceptionally cheap, dad said to go ahead.. The resort looks so good.. Mum thought I was coming along haha but thought it would be nice for just the 2 of them to go for the trip without me..

Then I decided to check out flights to the island since I'm thinking of doing my AOWD by April next year.. One way flight was RM3!!! With the airport tax, insurance and shuttle service, I ended up paying only RM29!! What a steal.. and the price I paid for the aowd package with accomodation and transfer was also really good.. Got it at the dive fair.. Now just got to pray that the vis will be good and waters calm..

The purchase of the flight was made quite on the spur of the moment but I figured if I do change my mind I would only lose out on RM29 as compared to what I would lose if I book the flight later..

It's that time of the year..

Woke up this morning at 6am with a massive pull on my left leg.. This is the 3rd time I'm got it in a few months.. It was so painful.. you can't move, can do nothing and the pain just got worse.. Had to wake mum up.. First I thought it was a cramp but then it was just at one particular spot.. Mum says maybe I lack calsium or salt.. Time to go for that annual check-up..