What makes a special gift? December 31, 2007

Giving something that you needed more. Thanks dear! You’re the best

You’re so giving. That’s really following Christ’s example, who gave His one & only son.

Blessed New Year!

*Jess’ extremely delighted with her new ultra violet SE K770i mobile*

Adieu 2007! December 31, 2007

The last day of 2007 is finally here. And I’m sitting at my desk finishing up reports and reading through more reports. It sure is a memorable day :p

20 questions to help reflect the past year using 4 facets of prosperity:

1.Material prosperity

• Did you achieve your desired net worth?
  • no idea
• Did you achieve your desired income level?
  • never had a desired income since I’ve work in an NGO
• Have you built the habit of spending less than you earn?
  • Sometimes, but still room for improvement
• Have you been able to eliminate debt?
  • Yes! for 1 credit card. But still owe mum :p
• Have you built the habit of saving?
  • Not much except for the small sum that’s auto debited monthly
• Have your career progressed as you wanted to?
  • Nope, I had higher expectations
• Have you reduced your spending on some unnecessary expenses?
  • I think yes. Spent on more practical things this year

2. Spiritual prosperity

• Have you found your life mission?
  • still searching
• Did you feel fulfilled?
  • not all the time. Am working to be complete in Christ
• Could you honestly say that you are happy?
  • Yes, most of the time
• Have you built the necessary habits for spiritual growth? The habits here depend on your belief. They could be meditating or reading sacred texts, for example.
  • not as much as I want to. But having been reading more spiritual books this year & did BSF for 3 months :p

3. Physical prosperity

• Have you built the habit of exercising?
  • Yes, up till Sept. Then I quit gym cos of the expensive fees hope to start Aikido & going to the gym again in 2008
• Have you built the habit of consuming nutritious food?
  • Yes. Thanks to dearest who’s health conscious too
• Have you had good rest?
  • Not as much as I wanted. But am able to rest more on weekends
• Did you feel physically fit in doing your daily work?
  • Had more stamina when I went to the gym regularly. Feeling sluggish these days, it might be from my nature of work :p

4. Social prosperity

• Has your relationship with your spouse been as good as you wanted to?
  • He’s not my spouse yet but I’m really amazed at how much we’ve grown. PTL!
• Has your relationship with your family been as good as you wanted to?
  • Could be better with parents but am improving with sis-in-law & niece. I led the former to accept Christ recently. PTL again!
• Has your relationship with your friends been as good as you wanted to?
  • I think we’ve reached deeper level of closeness
• Did you make a lot of new friends?
  • Yes, from my partner’s side
• Did you get to know people from more diverse backgrounds?
  • Not as many as when I was in Aceh.

Here’s wishing everyone a blessed 2008! May next year top this one as you apply what you’ve learned and gone through in 2007. Wishing you much love & peace