growing up

after looking at the title, what does it mean to u? to me, it means change.


growing up or change for the matter, is NEVER an easy issue for me....i never liked change or ppl just disrupting the flow of things....it just gets me agitated and wana go "rwar" at them. but somehow, no matter how i hate it, God still doesn't hesitate to give me a few twist here and there to see how i fair (gee...thanks God...haha).... so how did i fair? so far so good i'd say, as when the time comes, it's sink or swim...literally.


why am i talking about this? well, i've just read this article by Matt Kaufman in "boundless" which also titled growing up and some of the stuff he said got me thinking....


"It would be nice to think wisdom and maturity come with age and experience. That would certainly suit me, both because I'm gaining in both those categories and because it's often true. At times, though, the opposite happens. People may lock into attitudes in their youth that only harden over time. They decide they've got the world, or other people, all figured out, and no one can tell them they might be wrong. They hang onto those attitudes all the more stubbornly as they go along, as if admitting major misjudgments would render their lives meaningless."


it's so true tat evryone tend to think that maturity and wisdom and all just comes naturally as we grow up...which true in one way, tat it does happen as some ppl go through life's experience, gained something, and mature from there, whereas, some.....still go through life's "awesome" expereinces and end up bitter and stunted. so, now, the 1 mil question is "how are u taking the changes?" go figure...

many times, it's so easy to just sit and sulk over changes and refuse to move on....but, if we think rasionally, change WILL come as long as we live and the only way to face it is with the help of Jesus....walking us through it all....yea..growing up is hard...but i know i can go through this gaining and growing with wisdom, maturity and gracefully.....bring it on~

my darling Trevor

Meaning of Sharon?? LOL....

What Sharon Means

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

hahaha....got this from your blog gracie-weicy...

Wait, My Daughter, Wait.

Watching couples walking side by side,
With such a gleammer in their eyes,
Smiling, sunggling without a care,
Lord, when would I be there?


Turning left, turning right,
Trying to avoid every sight.
Weird, pityful stares come my way,
Oh, that poor girl, they say.


You should not be picky, just choose one!
As long as he loves you then he's the one!
Who cares about commitment?
Who cares if he's drunk?
Who cares if he's ambitionless?
Girl! Come on just choose one!


Do you think you're all that?
Tall, pretty and thin.
Do you think you're that fine pretty thing?
Let me tell you the truth, one by one,
That you are none of it and that's only number one!

You're not getting any younger waiting for him,
How do you even know that's even him?
He may already have someone in his heart,
It may not even be you,
That's the sad part.

Don't be silly, playing that waiting game,
Come on follow me and you'll be entertained.
They're not that bad, if you try and see,
As long as they show sincerity.

Temptation is one great enemy,
And I'm facing it so helplessly.
Whatever that was said,
Has so much meaning but no weight,
But, anxiousness has already taken shape.

Oh, Lord! It's not fair!!
I've suffered so much,
I've even waited, prayed and fast!
I've stood my ground and tried to be still,
Yet now, somehow, it does not seem real.

My dear daughter now focus and look at Me,
Don't fix your gaze on things you should not see.
You are a gem, My precious one,
Don't ever think of yourself as junk.

I've fashion and made you, so uniquely,
That it'll be meaningless to have a double copy.
Remember forever Psalms 139:14 said,
That you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

I love you so much please remember that,
Your one true love can't even beat that.
Wait and have faith is all you should do,
Even if he's not the one for you.

All these things happen,
Only to draw you close to Me.
To show you what it really means to be happy.
His love and care only last so long,
But Mine, My dear, you can safely hold on.

Yes, My gem, I know it's tough,
The waiting process is always rough.
But, the one thing you do not see,
Is that I'm molding you and getting you ready.

Ready for what?
That day you'll see.
Him, that guy,
Who had also gone through me.

So, stop being anxious and filled with self-pity,
Let your Author and Finisher do as He please.

Wait on Me and have strength,
Wait on Me and hold My hand.
Slowly see the story unfold,
My daughter, no matter what I love you so.

-Sharon Lim Soon Ai-

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