Beloved

She was more like a grannie to me than my real grannie.
She watched me grew up since I was 10, when my whole family still lived in HK.
I expected her to attend my wedding, although I also knew she was really sick with cancer.

When my grandpa died, I posted this song in remembrance of him. However I knew we would not meet again even in heaven cause' he didn't accept Jesus.
Now she died, I would like to post it again in remembrance of her.
I am sure we will meet again some day.


Tears In Heaven
by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings

Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?

I must be strong
And carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven.

Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven?
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven?

I'll find my way
Through night and day,
'Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven.

Time can bring you down,
Time can bend your knees.
Time can break your heart,
Have you begging please, begging please.

Beyond the door,
There's peace I'm sure,
And I know there'll be no more
Tears in heaven.

Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?

I must be strong
And carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven.

Being a Missionary's Kid

Alot of times when people ask me, "Do you miss your parents?" I always say no. Most people think I enjoy the freedom that's why I answer that way. I guess it's partly true. Just that I also think unless you are a missionary's kid, there is something always in the deepest corner of your heart that's hard to talk about.

Alot of kids in this world are separated from their parents. Could be short term like for example the parents are always at work, or long term because the parents have settled their kids oversea. As a kid you can miss them, you can ask them to come back, you can worry that something might happen to them one day and you are not by their side.

Well, as a missionary kid, you can really do none of that. Their faith becomes your faith because that's the only way. Your faith can only lie in God. You cannot ask them back because they are serving God, you cannot worry for them because God is already watching. Talking about being there if they get into trouble, well, that's just not going to happen.

Before my parents took off on their 3 years term, alot of paper work was done. One of them involved my brother and I. We were told clearly, and asked to agree, that the mission organization hold no responsibility of my parents death if that should happen. Our cell phone numbers were given to the officials so they could contact us should they need to call us at anytime to deliver "news".

Everyday my parents go to different places deep in China to spread the Gospel. Not too long ago they were caught and locked up for questioning. I didn't know about this until they came out alive and told the tale. Next time I could be getting a call from the mission organization saying that my parents are caught again and they couldn't track them down. That could very well be the end of it and most of the time, bodies wouldn't be found.

Almost everyday when I think about my wedding next year I wonder if my parents could make it back safely by then.

2 months ago my dad was really sick. We were trying to send him to better hospitals in bigger cities for a thorough checkup but my dad refused. It took at least 3 weeks to finally convince him to take our advises. When my dad was away for his checkup my mom skyped me and asked me if I had ever realized that it's truely God's blessings to have my dad walk me down the aisle on my wedding day.

I thought,

"Of course I have thought about that.
I have thought about that long before my dad is sick.
I really look forward to that day when he walks me down the aisle.
I am just not sure if he can, yet."


So when someone asks if I miss my parents,
These are all that go through my mind,
if you know what I mean.

Now that's cool

Coke plots 'Sprite with ice' with help of new technology



Sprite

Coca-Cola is considering the launch of revolutionary new packaging that will create ice inside a soft drink when it is opened. It is understood it is planning to use the technology to launch a “super cold” variant of Sprite that aims to extend its appeal to the urban youth.

The new drink will be called Sprite Super Chilled and it could be launched in the UK as early as next year. Coke hopes the drink will tap into the trend for super cold alcoholic drinks, particularly beers.

According to industry sources, the bottled drink has to be stored in a purpose-built, developed vending machine that keeps the drink at a certain temperature. When it is purchased, the consumer twists the bottle, which triggers a mechanism inside that creates ice made from the drink, so it is not diluted.

It is understood that if Sprite Super Chilled proves successful, Coke plans to introduce the technology across its carbonated portfolio, such as Coke and Diet Coke. The move is the latest attempt by Coke to diversify and create new categories.

It comes as Coke axes energy drink Sprite 3G. The energy drink failed to make an impact with UK consumers and was axed less than two years following its launch (MW August 2).

Coke’s efforts to move into new categories have, for the most part, concentrated on moving into functional and healthier offerings.

It recently acquired a number of functional products, such as Vitaminenergy and Vitaminwater, as part of its $4.2bn (£2.1bn) purchase of Glaceau.

In the UK, Coke is launching Diet Coke Plus in October. The drink is an energy variant of the company’s flagship Diet Coke brand.

Taken from: http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/item/57846/254/260/3

Cirque Du Soleil

2 years ago we were given 2 tickets at discount prices to watch Cirque Du Soleil. It was such a good show that my fiance loved it. After the show we decided that we would watch it again when a new show was up.

This coming Saturday would be my fiance's birthday and just so happen few weeks ago I received an email from Cirque Du Soleil that as a return customer I could buy tickets at 25% off, I decided to take him to watch another show.

This time the show is called "Kooza". It tells the story of an innocent, naive clown striving to find his own place in the world. It uses 2 centuries old circus traditions - acrobatics and clowning to come up with this performance. It's very very different from the first show we've watched and I must say I like this one way more. I wish I can tell you what I like but without seeing it, you wouldn't know what I am talking about.

However the fun part doesn't end here! Guess what we saw right outside of Cirque Du Soleil? It was when we arrived at the site at 7pm, we thought all hopes of having a decent dinner or even just a downtown hotdog were gone, we bumped into THIS place just across the street!!!!



What the??? I know. It's crazy isn't it. At that time we were thrilled of course. We went right into the store and had a delicious meal. I even had the chance of buying some breakfast for the next few mornings!

It was really a fantastic night. Even though the tickets were not cheap, but like my fiance said, compare to attending a HK star singing performance "Yin Cheung Woi" (sorry can't type chinese), this is waaaayyyy more worth the money!



Happy Birthday, my dear.

Carrots Harvest

 

 

I just pulled the carrots out last Saturday. I am happy with the result given the condition.
These are from Heirloom Seeds and the carrot type is called "Ox Heart" named after its shape. In full grown size they should be the size of my fist. However I grew them in a flower pot so they didn't turn out as big.

I will grow them again next year.

Rennovation of my room

I asked for few days off before and after this long weekend, so I had been home since last Thursday. Since we will not be moving into a new house after our wedding next year, I really want to make my current room special for us. I've chosen to paint my room in 2 tones of purple, bought a bed frame and finally today, we bought our new mattress.

It's a memory foam bed that comes with spring box and 2 x memory foam pillows. It's super comfortable and I just can't wait to sleep on it...

Fishing Trip

 

 

 

I just have to repost some pictures here in case some of you don't have access to my face book.