Angel vs Devil

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Credit: Contemplating Beauty by Gina Norman

Credit: Contemplating Beauty by Gina Norman

Do you remember the image of the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other?

Well, this is basically what’s happening to me right now. They always say…“The one you feed is the one that will win.”

It’s true. Guess what? The Devil in me always seem to win the fight no matter what. No matter how tough I fight, I just couldn’t seem to battle the demons within me. It’s getting frustrating, hopeless, and devastating. My ego was getting the best of me, and I just couldn’t do anything about it. This is getting hopeless, useless & completely and utterly stupid. And the worst thing? I felt utterly alone & extremely depressed.

This is a period of transition. It happens every time when a breakthrough is coming for me. It’s inevitable. This is what happens when I don’t flow along with the Universe. I need to think positive.

Positive. Positive. Positive!

Oh God, please give me strength to accept & love myself through this tough period in life!

Love,

Girl who desperately needs love, acceptance, vulnerability & trust

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StoryScreaming Session!

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I’ve had to take care of 3 classes today — nursery, K1 & K2. It was FUN. They have officially drained my entire energy! I have to resort to using a microphone to overcome their noises!

Note to self: Never take up 3 classes ALONE ever again!

It was a horrible experience overall for me today. The kids were screaming their heads off, playing with saliva, kicking the toys all over the place, fighting with one another, kids crying in a corner and some desperately trying to get my attention. Everything was happening all at once. Can you believe how the kids are acting these days? My generation used to be dumb (pardon me!) & quiet. They don’t even make a single noise! But here I am, witnessing the 21st century kids acting like BABOONS in the zoo! Oh gosh… How did I ever survived this day?!

When I was given the task to read them a story, well…I was stunned. I have never ever read stories to ONE child before much less a whole bunch of them! There was ZERO experience in my case. I was temporarily dumfounded. Will they listen to me? Will they ask me to shut up? Will they even shut up for once?! 

Well, those were the questions that popped up in my head! So, there I went — acting like I knew what I was doing and picked a book. Honestly, I thank my lucky stars that I chose the correct book.

EMILY’S EVERYDAY MANNERS 

It was an entirely appropriate book for the scene & experiences that I’ve been through. I sat down and began reading. SURPRISINGLY, everyone calmed down and sat down to listen. I was impressed. The book does magic! In fact, I’m in love with the graphics in the book. They were so much more colourful & fascinating than my generation’s.

PLEASE. THANK YOU. EXCUSE ME. ABACADABRA. 

RESPECT. COMMIT. LOVE.

Those were the few magic words that the kids have taken away when they go home today. Of course, I took something valuable with me through this storytelling session too!

TIP: FRIENDS ARE CULTIVATED THROUGH MANNERS! 

So, what’s the keyword to friendship nowadays?

You got that right, kiddos! 😉

It’s MANNERS.

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Finding Me Again…

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My heartbreaks have led me to a depression one way or another. It has been quite a rough journey ever since the April 2013 — betrayal, jealousy, mental & emotional baggages, etc. If someone tells me to forgive and forget, honestly…I’ll tell them to shut their mouth (no offence!). Truthfully, it’s easier said than done! How can you forgive and forget when the person still lingers on your mind? How can you forgive when every time you recall the feeling of how that person treated you? How can you forget all the beautiful memories in the relationship? Again. it’s easier said than done…

It has been 3 months since my last breakup. During these 3 months, I’ve realised something while I was in the relationship — I lost myself emotionally & mentally. It sounds silly, but it’s true. I couldn’t seem to remember what makes me happy anymore. I lost faith, hope and love. Paranoia, jealousy & anxiety added on to the baggage. I blamed everyone and everything for making me feel this way. It was horrible!

Now, the feelings are bubbling under my skin again. I don’t want to suppress the feelings anymore. I want to set myself free. I NEED to set myself free. I’ve got to let go of the old in order to allow the new to come into my life!

I’m ready.

I’m finally ready to lead a new life of abundance, happiness, peace, contentment & love.

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I am free of judgments, jealousy & drama!

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I love Birkenstock!

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© 2014 Grace

© 2014 Grace

I’m in love with my Birkenstock clogs!

I’ve gotten 2 pairs of clogs 3 years ago, and they’re still as comfortable as ever till today! I feel that everyone should at least have a pair of Birkenstock’s at home. There are just so many benefits coming from Birkenstock — ranging from design to style, comfort to fitting, etc.

One of the many other reasons why people should get a pair: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Those who appreciate nature & environment would definitely appreciate what Birkenstock has been doing! I’m really grateful for them to be protecting the nature especially by decreasing their energy consumption. I’m in awed with how they’re so environmentally friendly! Henceforth, I hope this gives enough justification why YOU should get a pair of Birkenstock sandals / clogs asap!

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Reminiscence ’11

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I miss these places terribly! Can I go back there again soon? Pretty pretty please?

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Flora Nursery Field Trip

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Far East Flora Nursery Field Trip

Kids + Flowers = FUN (Note the sarcasm)

I’ve started volunteering at a kindergarten a while ago, and the kids are rather comfortable with me now. Honestly, kids and flowers were never really my thing. In fact, they were a horrible combination. I’d really love to ‘stop and smell the roses’ that day, but that couldn’t be the case because I couldn’t really relax myself when most of the kids just wanted my attention so badly! Of course, I gave them my undivided attention, entertained them, held their hands and listened to what they babbled about. My trip with them exhausted me till now — 2 days later! I’m still on ‘recovery’ mode. I’ll be volunteering again tomorrow morning ugh!

God, please give me strength!