Wednesday, January 11, 2012

You are my Provider

It is has been confirmed. PT is moving out by 1st Feb. I'm needing a new housemate to take over our fully furnished - largest room (overlooking the lush greenery which is just right outside the window) in this beautiful retro townhouse in Parkville. I am praying by faith for someone with the following:

-mature, solid and secure, who fears the Lord!
- someone who can speaks into JS' life
- someone who must love my precious miow, Louise
- someone who must of course able to pay the rent
- someone who is clean
-someone who loves people
-someone who is independent

God, I believe in you. I thank you for your provision for PT. Indeed, you ROCK! :) I believe you have the right housemate for us, an even better than what I am asking for. Therefore, my Lord in your perfect timing, surprise me. I love you for you are true to your words and you are my beloved Father who knows what is best for me. :)

Trusting in you ALONE,
Doreen C.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Thank you! :)

The time is 8.07pm and I'm waiting for my take-away dinner from BIG MAMA. Life as a single person is quite interesting. Sometimes, you wish to have a meaningful meal with someone, not so much of the food in itself but to spend it well eating with someone who shares the same passion, joy and desire for something that is more than the norm.

I'm still hoping for a friend who can resonate with me. I need a friend who is in the same level as me. But, where can I find one? God, you are the only one who knows. Therefore, I am going to pray now.

Father, I'm looking for a good friend. Someone whom I can be real and be myself. I need a friend who simply know what I am thinking without me having to express it out in words. I know that many people say that in order for one to get a good friend, they need to be a friend. I did and it always seem to me that I'm surrounded by people who "need" me. I just want to have fun and chill. I just want to spend time hanging out. :) Perhaps, they are right in front of me. Papa, please open my eyes to see them. :)

Loving you,
Doremi

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God is amazing!!! my very good guy friend whom Ive known from high school called me on the same night. He is currently in Perth and indeed he is a friend whom I can say who is my peer. There is no reservation in our sharing and believe me, we are kinda in the same situation. The best part is, we share our heart out and pray for each other at the end of the night :) God is so good. He heard my prayer! Loving Him.. :):):) Amen!

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Loving it!

There is something about the beauty of music which has the ability to create a certain mood or atmosphere in ones' soul. I am currently listening to this cd album "music for lovers", a jazzy style music for a romantic mood. :) in this whole wide space on my own. I'm loving the "space" that I have created for myself.

After a day of "hard-work", to end the day with good music and good food are very very important. I am enjoying this space with noone to bother me. :) This is my "hanging" out space and I am loving it. :)


~Selah~

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Hua MULAN (2009)- A must watch Movie..:)

You know that you have indeed watched an amazing movie when you chose to blog it all down instead of going to bed at 12.28 AM. Something in me is burning to pen down what I have just seen. Indeed, I love movies that are both inspiring and above all, meaningful.

The movie that I have just watched is none other than, MULAN (2009). The movie is all about courage, leadership, brotherhood, integrity, honor, sacrifice, loyalty to your parents, countrymen and your nation. It is also about friendship and love. ;) Oh man, this movie just blew my mind away. :)

Many speak of courage but not many are willing to lay down their lives for their followers. What makes a good leader? Mulan, for one, is a woman I admire and adore. Mulans' courage and leadership had reminded me of Deborah, Israel's one and only, woman judge. I love Deborahs' courage and zealousness in obeying God. It makes me think about myself. What does it takes to stand firm and pursue what God has called me towards? I know that I have one life to live and I have better make it count. I do not want to waste it away, pursuing meaninglessness and having to "miss the mark".

Father, thank you for showing me that life is worth living when there is a purpose worth us pursuing. I pray for your wisdom and above all courage to stand firm in the land and calling that you have called me towards. I pray for favor from men and above all to hold you close to my heart. Give me ears to hear you attentively and eyes to see you clearly. As you inspire me, let me inspire many others to seek after you and never loose heart in daring to dream again. Without you we are nothing, my Lord. With you, we have ALL THINGS. :)

Some quotes that I find truly meaningful from the movie:-

"I never thought that my fear & hiding would cause the loss of my most important friend in my life. His departure has made me to understand that fleeing from endless battles will only makes us loose even more. From now onwards, I will become stronger, & protect each of you. And you must all become stronger to protect those near you. Will you do that?" General Hua MULAN


"He who wins his peoples' hearts, wins his nation. One who thinks he can take the world with a knife; maybe a victorious conqueror but if he cannot let his people live a good life and even if you are lucky enough to win; there will be thousands like me who will fight against you." Prince WenTai


"You once said that if you could give your life to end this war, you would do it." Mulan.
"It's easy for me to give up my life, but it's too difficult to give up the woman I love." Prince Wentai


"Someone once said, if you have gone too far from home, you will lose your roots.
If you have killed too many people, you will forget yourself.
If you die in battle, your life will sink into the ground like "rain" and vanish without trace. And, If at that time you fall in love with someone, hope will blossom again from the earth and embrace a new life with passion! Thank you, Wentai." Mulan



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Monday, January 2, 2012

Creative Arts Community Project: Beginning 2012

Proposed Project:
- Level 10 Precinct: Creative Arts Hub

Purpose:
- A space provided for purpose of developing the community for creative artists to
===> "park" their "postal address" (something similar to the "rented space" at donkey wheel).
===> explore & develop their skills,
===> to exhibit their artwork/performances.
===> provision of workshops to attract members and public. (Connection with high profiles in the arts arena).
===> Middle person between established artists and aspiring artists.
===> Middle liaison between artists and Events Expedition.


Target Market
===> Aspiring New Talents
===> Established Artists (Venue for arts exhibition/performances)
===> Major corporations who sponsor community development within the cities.
(Main aim: To establish connection between this two group)


Financial Sustainability:
===> Yearly membership from different interest
===> Space hiring (Lvl 10, Grd & Basement): Particularly for rehearsals, creative arts workshops, exhibitions
===> Equipment Hiring (Grand Piano, Drums, Stage Equipments)
===> Fundraising event: 1st proposal: "The Art of StoryTelling". (Purpose: Furnishing of Multipurpose rooms)
===> Receive certain percentage from Expedition Event as a venue "liaison".


Potential:
====> Increase the presence of "arts" around the building particularly Outdoor balconies (garden & Arrow 3), walls within the building, hotel area, cafeteria..etc


Extra income/benefit for other areas in Arrow.
===> Expedition Events (Exhibitions, performances)
===> Expedition Kitchen (Food & Beverage)
===> Arrows' Accommodation (For eg: During arts exhibition, arts conference..etc)
===> Connection with other Arts group in Melbourne.

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Link
1) Hope of Glory Church
Starting Date: 1st Saturday of the month commencing in February 2012
What: Creative Arts
Source: EWong

2) TinyToones (Hip Hop Dancers from Cambodia)
Potential: Fundraising Purposes
Focus: breakdancing, Hip-Hop music, and the contemporary arts as creative tools to empower the youth of Cambodia to live healthier lives free of HIV and drugs, build a more promising future by furthering their educational opportunities, and become positive role models for their community.

3) Person: Julian Phuc
Passion: Has the desire to use arts (drawing, painting) as an alternative way to learning english in a creative and fun way. Ie, students get to hone their art skill and improve their english simultaneously.
Target Market: International students/migrants
Current Status: To come up with a proposal of what he wants to do for this year.