BOG and OR outing
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Oh man, internet suddenly failed and I have to retype my post! sigh... anyway, I found the botanic gardens a very inspirational place. Probably even more inspirational than church, which is already beautifully inspirational. But it took so long for me to get used to the orchard environment. The crowd, the whizzing traffic... signs of rushed living. But I find that it can be a very good place for character development, if one begins to concentrate and get focused; because there are so many people!
Majesty (Here I am) lyrics- Delirious?
Here I am humbled by your Majesty
Covered by your grace so free
Here I am, knowing I'm a sinful man
Covered by the blood of the Lamb
Now I've found the greatest love of all is mine
Since you laid down your life
The greatest sacrifice
[Chorus]
Majesty, Majesty
Your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed, but alive in your hands
Majesty, Majesty
Forever I am changed by your love
In the presence of your Majesty
Here I am humbled by the love that you give
Forgiven so that I can forgive
Here I stand, knowing that I'm your desire
Sanctified by glory and fire
Now I've found the greatest love of all is mine
Since you laid down your life
The greatest sacrifice
[Chorus]
This song really touched my heart. Though it never really got registered into my mind, every single time I hear it, I am once again touched by the never-failing love of God. wow.. really. Sorry for all who raise an eyebrow at my craziness for having posted so many psalms and christian songs. It's just that God's love is too good and great to keep to myself. Pardon me for a minute and I'll get straight back to my stories.
Upon re-reading the comments for my latest story, I realised that I'd better get on with finishing this story asap. I think you guys might be sick of me calling the story "my latest story" so I shall finally give it a name-- "Crash" (even though I call it "illusions" in my word doc). nevertheless...
Crash: Extract 3
Majesty (Here I am) lyrics- Delirious?
Here I am humbled by your Majesty
Covered by your grace so free
Here I am, knowing I'm a sinful man
Covered by the blood of the Lamb
Now I've found the greatest love of all is mine
Since you laid down your life
The greatest sacrifice
[Chorus]
Majesty, Majesty
Your grace has found me just as I am
Empty handed, but alive in your hands
Majesty, Majesty
Forever I am changed by your love
In the presence of your Majesty
Here I am humbled by the love that you give
Forgiven so that I can forgive
Here I stand, knowing that I'm your desire
Sanctified by glory and fire
Now I've found the greatest love of all is mine
Since you laid down your life
The greatest sacrifice
[Chorus]
This song really touched my heart. Though it never really got registered into my mind, every single time I hear it, I am once again touched by the never-failing love of God. wow.. really. Sorry for all who raise an eyebrow at my craziness for having posted so many psalms and christian songs. It's just that God's love is too good and great to keep to myself. Pardon me for a minute and I'll get straight back to my stories.
Upon re-reading the comments for my latest story, I realised that I'd better get on with finishing this story asap. I think you guys might be sick of me calling the story "my latest story" so I shall finally give it a name-- "Crash" (even though I call it "illusions" in my word doc). nevertheless...
Crash: Extract 3
"How do you expect to understand me? I see you are feeling very stressed from work; but please, bear in mind that I am not your stress ball which you can vent your anger and release your frustrations on." Her teenage son had answered back to her. Her heart crumbled at his harsh, piercing words. Now she understood how her husband must have felt when she said those words to him. "It's just that I get very worried when I see you unable to cope with school and all. Have I put you into the wrong school that has too high a standard for their students? Do you want to change to another school?” She asked, trying to come from a point of genuine concern for him. How on earth is she supposed to show concern to this life that has suddenly grown so different from all other lives that she understood; she has no idea.
"No mum. I told you already; I am happy in this school. The problem lies in me; I can’t manage my time properly. But I will try to change. You only see the outcome of my efforts. But of course, how are you supposed to see the processes that I so painstakingly try to go through?” Her son replied, trying to sound mature and understanding of the complicated world of adults. Sadness clouded over the one in the position of mum.
"No mum. I told you already; I am happy in this school. The problem lies in me; I can’t manage my time properly. But I will try to change. You only see the outcome of my efforts. But of course, how are you supposed to see the processes that I so painstakingly try to go through?” Her son replied, trying to sound mature and understanding of the complicated world of adults. Sadness clouded over the one in the position of mum.
Sorry, that's just about as far as I got. better finish it asap. man... stress stress. so much to do, so little time. and I'm really doubting that I can finish 5 good proses in time for the CAP next year. Might have to wait until another year. oh well.. time is not on my side but I'll try. I've not one completed prose of yet, if you haven't realised yet. And my voice is still too strong! My characters are talking like me! sheesh...
btw, does anyone remember what Ms Tan said about the story I came up with in the botanic gardens (which i shall call "The sweeper")? She said that it sounded like someone with a positive mindset of his negative working environment or something like that.. I can't remember for sure. Anyone recalls? Thank you in advance to all who will comment!
