Looking at it from a different persperctive.

FTW!!! \m/

Sunsets and sandy toes.

I know I shouldn't ask why.

When things doesn't seem to be flowing the right direction and are now turning against the flow...

DADDY!!!

The temptation of giving up, the risk of letting go of people.

On a lighter note, new Indonesian friends FTW! :)

I can't wait to

shop. Shop. SHOP!

I did shop a little yesterday for autumn, that's how much I miss it! 2 months and 4 more days of summer! Roughly 1 month to get my pay, then... DITTO! *shop shop shop!*

So far,

is still fun.

Australia day today! :) Not going to have the traditional barbie but will be having a picnic with family and bao then watch the fireworks at the river!

Will update later with pictures!

I've got you too Jiejie!

Bestfs since sec 1 and counting! :)

Cause I've awesome friends that are definetly God-sent!

God has provided so many of these insane people (A lot more who are not in these pictures) in my life that love for them is COUNTLESS.

I can't even spread my arms and say I love them that much cause its not even enough!

Sorry for not updating.

"When everything you had, is now everything you wished you had."

Things I've done so far:

1.

2. Watched Alvin & The chipmunks 2 with Connie,

3. Work @ NANDOS.

4. Went to YiLin's place with Melissa.

5. Ate @ Freo.

I'm going surfing with Mel next week, that is where my week's pay is heading to. Better start working longer hours before school sucks me up.

I've got Hired, thanked Daddy and called upon Him...

...

"Daddy, if I, your servant has found favour in your sight Lord, please let it rain in this drought."

15 mins later..

*Pita, peta, pita, peta.*

Today is the first day after 60 days of drought to have rain.

Today, God directed my day and showered me with love.

Sometimes I wish I had the courage to run

and show you how mere words can change things.

What you can do in Summer @ THE HO'S!

When I sit on the swing,

its when I completely let go of thoughts and troubles.

Velvets of The Scarlet Monster.

Remember there was one post of me saying what if one day the fire comes to my neighbourhood?

Guess what, it's here.

Choppers, Hydro pumps, Smoke that turns the sky ominous with terror, Sirens from the Fire Brigade and Furnace-like outside. Who knew what happened on news in the magic box could happen outside the door? Daddy, please protect all who are fighting for our sake.

senseless.

Sometimes people try running away from pain, by wishing that if only, they could be senseless for that moment.

Daddy,

Please Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.

Courage to change the things I can.

And wisdom to know the difference.

At times when you wish to be free but find yourself caged in your room,

you can always find Daddy to give you wings.

At times when you wish He would assure you that God is listening,

you can always find Daddy to fill you with comfort.

At times when you wish that you could just get kicked off earth for a moment to recollect yourself,

you can always find Daddy to give you a good night's rest.

:)

I'm 15 and I say the work life sucks.

Someone, please be nice and hire me.

only if you're God-sent.

Surf's up yo.

<- :O

Haha, Alright

I wanna surf,

I've got my surfing buddy,

got the date,

got the venue,

got the time.

I'm pumped

with excitement!

:) Shall save for a cheap board!

Behind those simple things.

Marilyn: (Mary & Lynn) = Beautiful Star of the Ocean.

Kara: Dear One

Ho / 何: Carry

惠: Favour / Kind act from Above.

娟: Beautiful / Graceful.

&& This is when I realised, God has already given me a beautiful name and today, is when I'm born again with the Holy Spirit and God in me, symbolising this day with a Christian name, Kara.& Speaking to me through the book of Genesis.

In times of: HIRE ME ALREADY DAMMIT!

Why must Perth transport be so troublesome.

Why can't it be like SINGAPORE!?

Getting a job is hard,

when you get offers they are all too far.

1hour plus to get there by public transport

but only 15 mins by car.

Then again, why can't I drive already.

JUST.ONE.MORE.APPLICATION.FORM.

AND.I.AM.JUST.GOING.TO.WAIT.

Buddies, pals and peeps.

&& Then again, I wished I had friends like these here with me in Perth.

Ones that are my age, accepts me for who I am and not too superficial. Ones that would do anything just to see me smile again or comfort me when they sense something is off. Of course I have more of these peeps in Singapore out of this picture. && I need one here.

I miss you guys.

3.5, hugs.

It has just been 4 months, seems like a short period of time but felt really long.

Here's your answer as to why I've been off lately:

I'm just worrying too much to comprehend therefore I don't know where to begin explaining myself thus, decide to pray, pray, pray but right now those killer thoughts won't leave and I feel relieve of them only when I'm quiet and allow my mind to think things through and through. Now, I've only covered a few boulders and I still have a few more so please be patient and give me time. People said time heals all wounds, so here is what I've got to say, Give time, time.

Boys and girls with a beat.

Jean Yi, Mel and Xiu Min's Hip Hop Birthday Party.

I went as a guy and I've got a chic! Nah jokes, we were just bored after dinner.

After everyone left we tried a dance off.

&& Some break dancing poses and moves.

Then it was a little fun with ma peeps.

That's for my non stop action fun week.

Siblings with love.

I've never thought a country so close to Singapore could be a target for terror in churches. That's just me, being naive and too comfortable with where I was in Singapore, being free.

We should pray for them,

cause they themselves have said that this attacks only increased the wants of going to church by the people so that they can pray for their safety and families too.

Daddy, watch and protect your people cause Lord, No one should stop us from worshiping you.

When eggs come falling down.

Melanie's Birthday Bash,

Pictures are enough to show what happened! The kidnap, eggs flour and water bombs. Then the actual "cake."

Melanie,

Since you're turning to a nice number, that shall be the number of things I feel are the most unique for us both.

1. You called me a "sucker" cause you thought it meant: Drinking like a drunkard, non stop from my bottle.
2. You taught me cheek to cheek.
3. You would always hug me before you left for school last time.
4. You bought tidbits home to share with me.
5. Puppy-in-my-pocket was always given to me from you.
6. You will play with the hamsters with me while growing up.
7. We did the same stupid act on wearing our older sister's specs.
8. We'll put up shows for the ho's.
9. You taught me to roller skate.
10. Every year's gifts from you is getting warmer and warmer cause your love is getting greater and greater with each smile.
11. You inspired me with Piano. (Though I gave up)
12. Melissa was sometimes your bestf /gang leader and sometimes our bully/war enemy.
13. When you first Burped out loud, I was amazed and tried.
14. ALL of my "hand me downs" are mostly yours to begin with.
15. Birds was never your thing, BIRD'S CRAP WAS NEVER MINE.
16. You buy great clothes for me.
17. Ice cream is still our thing.
18. Our growing up cartoon was _______chan chan (I FORGOT THE NAME I WAS 3! But we loved the cartoon all the same.)
19. I always liked your stickers, you would always share.
20. Sofa wrestling was our hobby last time till I biggest toe nail got caught and popped out.
21. Before I could walk, you didn't know what was going to happen to me right before your very eyes... I RODE MY BIKE WITH PRIDE, FLY OFF THE ROAD HUMP AND HAD A BRUISE, THE SIZE OF MARS ON MY FOREHEAD.
22. My childhood was exciting, only because you played THE MAIN LEAD.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL HO.

This is terrible.

Someone, ram me down already.

Lethargic,

one of the most irritating

feeling you can't get rid of.

Ending with,

NEGATIVITY.

That probably explains my first sentence.

MARILYN IS NOT NEGATIVE,

WHAT.

IS.

HAPPENING.

TO.

ME.

You're killing me.

Pampered,

I like it how everyday is filled with something.

& then again, I can't stop thinking about my job applications.

Daddy, I know they are in Your Almighty hands.

Dates, they aren't only for remembrance and memorials.

I've official finished date writing in my calendar.

The more I write, the more excitement stacks. This year, hopefully my last year in Penrhos and off to Canning. JUST EXACTLY 360 DAYS till:

1. I say bye to uniforms FOREVER.
2. I get to carry my own bags to school.
3. No more school rules on SHOELACES.
4. I don't have a rule against my hair.
5. No more polishing of leather shoes in free classes.
6. 2 more years of high school and HELLO UNI.
7. I'm on Ps for driving.
8. 2.5 more years till my promise is fulfilled to God.
9. Year 2011.

I know I'm looking way forward but hey, that's why 2010 is a big year INTO 2011. Alright to make it fair, for 2010 this is what I would love to achieve:

1. Being more organised.
2. Getting to know ocfers better.
3. Learn how to drive.
4. Love my birthday.
5. Work.
6. Save up for a trip back to Singapore.
7. Then Shanghai.
8. A mission trip with church members.
9. Get good achievements in ALL subjects.
10. Grow more in God.
11. Experience being a nurse.

I'll look back on this post at the end of 2010, && I'll see how many I've accomplished!

Resumes and work.

Feeling rather pleased at myself for

finally dropping all my resumes

around Carousel.

Now, time is my friend.

Its a rare occasion that it is but yes,

it feels great.

Tomorrow is Futsal,

Marilyn is gonna

be a tough cookie!

Up for scary

movies anyone?

I have a sudden

craving for them.

movieton.

Movie-thon today, watch that --> and Julie and Julia. Great movies, was suppose to have more but ran out of time. :)

The notebook, it's crazy but it rings a bell.

it seriously got my heart there when it was sad but i didn't cry like how people said it was a movie you would cry to..

--------------------------------

Great movie with 2 stories running along side each other. Touching too as to how to persevere and to appreciate what and who you have. :)

My summer weekend

Just 2 more weeks till school starts,

I DON'T WANT SCHOOL TO START EVER, AT ALL!!!

That sucks cause it feels like summer vacation just started.

Oh well, had fun with Amelia yesterday though it was so hot, today's church then lunch with ocfers.

Today's temperature is worse, bush fires nearby, I wonder sometimes what would be burnt if my house got caught in the massive bush fires that seem to come nearer into the neighbourhood. Then I wonder, would I survive it? Then, how would I react to it? Since its so real, who knows. Just pray, that God protects his people. Cause I believe HE will, now, forever and always.

On the 2nd day of 2010

This picture always make my heart laugh as my video taped memories play back.

Going out with Amelia much later in the day, catch a movie and catch up!

My next whole week is packed and filled with fun, boy I'm getting pumped with adrenalin at the thought of it.

Ohana, Family! :)

The January girls are the 2 in the middle for both back and front row. These are the ladies rocking my house for the next whole week plus. They are my mom's friends!

Informal family portrait.
Formal! :)
2009 has come and gone away, no one can repeat that year with force or anything cause who are we to demand our ways but change the present to make it awesome! 2010, here we come with Smile of bravery!