I am really full right now. Just came back from a dose of Baskin Robbins' ice cream yoghurt. A little too much food has to be digested tonight..haha, not that I am complaining, cause all the food today were really good:)

one month into our trip here to pusan. and I think we are finally settling down. I guess there are still many issues that remain half-resolved, but isn't that how it has always been? We don't really know how to handle every situation perfectly, and we don't really know if this or that is going to last, but it's enough to just enjoy the present moment and to try our best:)

our days are packed with so many things to do that I hardly have a chance to blog, or to just take a break. even leisure time seems to be packed with dramas to watch, things to read..I think I shall continue my book after econs hw tonight. Am looking forward to reading more of "Memories".

I was just looking through my facebook pics yesterday, and I realised I really do miss my cell group girls. a lot. I miss talking to them, fellowshipping with them, miss being surrounded by their optimism and miss sharing about what we learn from our walk with Him.

But! I am really thankful for the wonderful company I have here with me in Pusan. the girls have been amazing, and though we have had our differences and a little of friction, I thank God because I feel very happy to be with them:)

this is quite bad. It's only 9.40pm here in Pusan, and my eyes are closing. I think I shall just copy out my econs hw and go to sleep. haha

It's true. I am having a very relaxing time here. To the point where I am disconnected, and detached from a lot of things and people. But, I am quite glad for the break really. I think I was bordering on the edge of a burn-out( I have no idea why, cause I was having holidays..) but, I think the simple lifestyle here has allowed me a chance to breathe. I like not having to think of what to eat, and just going down to the canteen to be surprised. even when we end up eating sandwiches and cup noodles cause the food is terrible, I enjoy it as well:)

I like not having an agenda for the week, or even the day. just plan things when we go along. I guess it has something to do with my commitment issue? The basic things remain permanent, but the rest of my life has become more flexible. And I am glad for the no attachment kind of lifestyle. Quite selfish of me, but I fully intend to be more involved and more connected when I return back home. I was telling God that I think this trip to Korea feels a little like a Sabbath. A break from what I have been used to, come here to clear my head a bit in the cold weather, and when I get back, I will be more spiritually mature:)

but then again, today's message at church reminds me that God did not give us the Sabbath to rest so we can go back to work on mondays. He gave us the Sabbath to have fun, to relax and to enjoy His presence. To set apart our days for Him. and I think this exchange is going to be like that. Enjoying His goodness and His faithfulness here, with just enough light for the next step, not bothering with what is going to happen a few months later, and not being anxious about the future:)

I really like this living in the moment kind of lifestyle:D

Thank You Lord!

I like just being able to stand outside at the balcony, with my towel wrapped around my shoulders. Gazing out into the skyline of Pusan, and singing worship songs being played on my laptop. This is therapeutic indeed:) I have not felt so relaxed for a long time now. The cold re-assures me somehow. Of course, it helps to have a heater that's working perfectly in the room;)

I wouldn't have it any other way

"I'm just another writer
Still trapped within my truth" - Dan Hill


Sixteen days away from home, and I am back to where I began. A cup of cereal, some nice slow songs, and sitting alone in a room. But of course, things here are not entirely the same as when I was back in Singapore. Even as I sit here, there's a part of me that wishes to run out to check if I am really in Pusan..It's crazy I know. I know it sounds silly if I were to say it STILL hasn't set in. I mean I know things are different here, and I do miss everyone back at home, but it feels as though I am just on an extended holiday...that involves economics homework.

But! In any case, before I start to recap on the most memorable events of the past two odd weeks, I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all who made this possible:) haha, I feel like I have just received the Oscar Award, and am about to make my thank you speech. Anyway, I think this trip to PNU really wouldn't have been possible without my family who supported me all the way. They didn't even think before telling me YES, Go ahead if you want to. And my cell group members and the hopers who encouraged me when I wasn't sure if the exchange was even possible. I remember this once when I was anxiously telling Shu Hui how to bid for the school mods for me, and she told me that I will be going for the exchange, so the bidding of the mods isn't that crucial. That woman has the gift of foresight no?:P haha, I believe she just had faith:)

And of course, how can I not talk about the zoogaNders* people? Carlu and Grace, thank you for the saranghaeyo:D and the two girls(women?) who made PNU a whole lot nicer - Yiwen and Sharon :)

But most of all, I have You to thank. You have been looking out for me every step of the way, and You have blessed me with so much more than I can ever imagine. There are times when I look back on hindsight, and I realize how You have planned and worked everything together for my good:)I am still a little unsure now, but Lord, I want to keep holding Your hand, I want to keep believing in Your goodness and Your provision.

Let my time here be a thanksgiving onto You, and do bring about a breakthrough in my life while I am here. But Lord, not what I want, rather, do what You want in my life. Love You. And I know You will continue to protect and to love the precious people in my life:D

You are fulfilling my dreams one by one, Your way.:)

I have opted for an evening of books and korean dramas. It feels nice to watch the time go pass slowly, and to have a bit of me-time. I am quite looking forward to tmr morning when I can have the room to myself, and eat my cereal with milk:)

Now, if only I can continue to resist the urge to eat instant noodles..

Blog post about Pusan will be up tmr!:D