HELLO. I'm Jasmine Alyssa
And i'm SIXteen this year :D
People wish me 'happybirthday' on every 30.08 !
Buy me chocolates and i will love you to bits!:D
When things in your life seem , almost too much to handle, When 24 Hours in a day is not enough, Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class And had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, He picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students, if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open Areas between the golf balls.
He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - family, children, health, Friends, and Favorite passions – Things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, Your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car.
The sand is everything else --The small stuff.
'If you put the sand into the jar first,' He continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, You will never have room for the things that are important to you.
So...
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play With your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
'Take care of the golf balls first -- The things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled. 'I'm glad you asked'.
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'
Love, I'm glad you've graduated. Just remember to stand up for yourself. You'll stay high among the rest. Don't ever give up your dreams as they're all you've got to push you forward. Take one step at a time and I'm sure you'll be alright. Hold your head up high and never let anyone push you down. If they knock you down, please don't be afraid to stand back up. Be strong and leave the rest to GOD.
I just saw a freaking SNAKE on the sliding gate. I was so close to being bitten as I was about to open the gate. It was the same as the picture above, only tinier and green silvery black in colour. Mum came to the rescue. :D I LOVE MY MUM. <3 !
It scared the shit out of me.
I officially dislike snakes from now on. ):
He had a great day and I did not.Screw Chemistry. You're killing me. )':
I'm really happy today. I'm sure you're ecstatic too, Joey. The lovebugs have just bitten the both of you. Haha. It's been really fun having you here with us. I'm sure he's damn happy too. Although it's been just two days you can see him, I know it's definitely worth it. I hope you have a big smile on your face while reading this. I know you will. :D
Seeing you guys so sweet, so loving just makes me happy. All those passed times, the arguments, the almost breakup and everything.. I'm really glad it's all over now. I'm sure you guys can be together for a long time. It just makes me think.. I hope I can have it like you guys. It'll be awesome. When will love come knocking on my doors, eyh? When can I have MY love story? Sometimes I just wonder, how can I show you, I <3 U?
Anyway, I watched星光5 last night and I saw this American who came to the show as a competitor for the show's participants. He was so awesome. I magine seeing a white guy singing a Chinese song ! He's damn good. Really really nice. Check him out. Oh, his name is Anthony (倪安東)
Found this on Youtube after watching 星光5 yesterday. My personal favourite is the first song he sang. 你是我的眼 by蕭煌奇. (Xiao Huang Qi) The original version of the song is below Anthony's.
Enjoy !
Anthony's performances.
Original MV of 你是我的眼 by蕭煌奇.
Oh, and another personal favourite song from 蕭煌奇, 阿嬤的話. I love this version of him singing with another guy,曾梓松, also from the 星光5 show.
This is the original version.
The lyrics is really something. It's about teachings your grandma has taught you. Both my grandma's are still alive. I will cherish them to the best I can. Ihope that all you guys out there can as well. For the people who have lost your grandma's, I hope that she'll be looking after you guys from above. (:
Ps: This singer , Xiao Huang Qi, is definitely a great singer. As you all know, he's blind. He's really talented in singing despite his disability. He's a singer I admire a lot. :)
I can finally breathe now. Exams are over. No more staying up late to study, no more notes, no more memorizing - till next year that is.
Next year is a whole new story. It's SPM, for crying out loud. I ought to bring more for it. I can't let my parents see RED numbers on my report card anymore. I have to really study next year.
Good news is, I just recovered from my sprained leg this morning. YAY ! But bad news is, due to my utter clumsiness , I bumped into the staircase thingy while going upstairs for a shower. I know, how clumsy am I. Damn it. asdfghjkl!@#$%^& And because of that, I am not going to school tomorrow. HEHE ! :D
Oh well, but for now, FREEDOM till the end of time the year.
Screw Moral, Chemistry and oral. I have to endure a few more weeks of school just because of you.
I will not be blogging for two weeks straight because my cat died and i'm planning a funeral for it !
Did that catch your attention? The cat thing is just a joke. The real thing is that EXAMS are just around the corner and I have to STUDY. Damn it, BOOHOO right? I just wish it will just pass quickly. I can't wait for the holidays to come !! I can't wait for the KK trip with the friends as well. Just the thought of going there with ONLY friends, (yes, no adult supervision for 5 days straight ) just makes me SOOO HAPPY. ngeeeeeeeee ! :D SHOPPING, here I come ! We're going to go visit the island there as well. Ohhh, howwww sweeet. :) The white sand, clear waters, pretty fish. :P !
But, now, I have to put all those thought aside and FOCUS on my coming exam. Please, please, please... I hope it's VERY easy and TIME flies by QUICKLY. hehe. (:
GOOD LUCK to those PMR-ERS and SPM-ERS !! Pray to God and leave everything to His hands. He'll take care of it. :)
Lyrics: I don't know but... I think I maybe fallin' for you Dropping so quickly Maybe I should keep this to myself
Waiting 'til I.. know you better I am trying.. Not to tell you.. But I want to..
I'm scared of what you'll say So I'm hiding.. what I'm feeeling.. But I'm tired of Holding this inside my head
I've been spending all my..time Just thinking about ya I don't know what to do I think I'm fallin' for you
I've been waiting all my.. life and now i found ya I dont know what to do I think I'm falling for you... I'm falling for you...
As I'm standing here And you hold my hand Pull me towards you and we start to dance
All around us I see nobody Here in silence It's juusst you and me
I'm trying.. Not to tell you.. But I want to..
I'm scared of what you'll say So I'm hiding.. what I'm feeeling... But I'm tired of Holding this inside my head
I've been spending all my.. time Just thinking about ya I dont know what to do I think i'm fallin' for you
Ive been waiting all my.. life And now I found ya I dont know what to do I think I'm fallin' for you... I'm fallin' for you...
Ooh, I just can't take it.. My heart is racing.. Emotions keep spinning out...
I've been spending all my.. time just thinking about ya I dont know what to do I think I'm fallin' for you
I've been waiting all my..life and now I found ya I dont know what to do I think I'm fallin' for you... I'm fallin' for you...
I think I'm fallin' for you I can't stop thinking about it I want you all around me And now I just can't hide it I think i'm fallin' for you I can't stop thinking about it I want you all around me And now I just can't hide it I think I'm fallin' for you... I'm fallin' for you...
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! IT'S OVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ! Father Stan's Rally + concert is overrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
He's absolutely amazing. If you haven't heard of him. Read this...
Fr. Stan Fortuna has been playing music since the 2nd grade when his father gave him his first instrument for Christmas - a red electric guitar! His love for music grew into early adulthood as he began the life long journey of learning the art of improvising by practicing countless hours and playing lots of sessions in the New York area. It was during that time that Fortuna began hearing his true calling in life and was eventually ordained a Roman Catholic priest. He is one of the eight original members of the Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, a community established in the Archdiocese of New York under the jurisdiction of John Cardinal O'Connor in 1987. Fr. Stan established Francesco Productions (www.francescoproductions.com) in 1987, a non-profit company which produces his music, teaching tapes and videos. He established the non-profit recording company to assist the poor and to evangelize Christ's Word through his music. From Contemporary Christian to Jazz, Folk, Reggae and Rap, this incredible musician and composer has produced music for the enjoyment of all ages and walks of life. He has released numerous CD's of original music and standards, arranged in his very special style. All proceeds from sales go to the Community's hands-on work with the poor.
Although Fr. Stan lives in the South Bronx where he serves the poor and needy families, he is internationally known for his music as well as for his powerful preaching. Fr. Stan travels extensively, performing his music and proclaiming the Gospel at conferences, retreats, and both national and international youth prayer festivals. He has been a featured speaker at Franciscan University's High School Age Youth Conferences and Youth 2000 events for several years. He has also appeared numerous times on EWTN's Life on the Rock.
In January 1999, Fr. Stan was asked to preach and perform at the youth rally in St. Louis during Pope John Paul's visit. He is now serving full time in the preaching apostolate using his gift of music, a powerful means to reach deep into the heart and soul of both the young and old throughout the world.
Now you know him? OK. Let's get on with the story. So, I had a two and a half day rally and a concert at night. It was awesome. I can't believe it's all over now. Im starting to miss the rally and especially Father Stan. I am so sad now is because I heard that this will be the last time he will ever come to Miri to share his amazing music and teachings of God. It's qquite expensive to bring him all the way here on the other side of the world from the USA. So, yea.. you get the point.
So, I spent three days with him and my friends. I met new faces as well. Snoops, Christine, Nana, Steven, Sean.. just to name a few. The one thing I missssss the most are the songs, jumping and singing. Surprisingly, I woke up today with a song stuck in my head. It was "Mighty To Save". I'll post the vid for you guys at the bottom.
During these great three days, we took loads of pictures. Here you go. Courtesy of John's and Alyssa's cameras. :D
Here's the video I promised. "Mighty To Save" by Hillsong.
Here's the lyrics: Everyone needs compassion, Love thats never failing Let mercy fall on me
Well everyone needs forgiveness, Kindness of a savior The Hope of the nation
(Chorus) Saviour, He can move the mountains, My God is mighty to save, He is mighty to save Forever, author of salvation, He rose and conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave
So take me as you find me All my fears and failures Fill my life again
I give my life to follow Everything that i believe in Now i surrender (and i surrender)
(Chorusx2)
Shine your light and let the whole world see We're singing, for the glory of the risen king, Jesus Shine your light and let the whole world see We're singing for the glory of the risen king, Jesus
(Chorusx2)
Shine your light and let the whole world see We're singing, for the glory of the risen king, Jesus Shine your light and let the whole world see We're singing for the glory of the risen king, Jesus