twist.

Not all things in life go as what we have planned.

If it really goes as what humans have planned, loads of people wouldn't be out of job and many others wouldn't be in severe poverty. Do not be upset if things do not go your way, sometimes they are just not meant to. When we feel that we are out of control, someone is in control. He is always in control.

It all boils down to matter of faith and how much we trust in the Lord. I have to admit, things aren't as rosy as people see all the time. I have faced tough times too. I've been in situations where things are just not right and I feel awful. Most of the time, I will be able to pick myself up from where I stumbled and find my way out in Jesus Christ. It can be plain, given to you on your hands. Other times, it's like a maze. You are lost, and you have to find your way out. It's not as easy as it seems, it may take a lot more than what I'd usually need.

I'm glad that I've made it through this far in life. I'm thankful for what I've received, the people around me and most importantly, having known such a great and wonderful God. Because of what Jesus did on the cross for me, I can look into the mirror with confidence and tell myself that I'm saved from sin, and I have received the greatest gift in life. Thank you Jesus!

Creamy Goodness.

I got my inspiration to make this simple and healthy cream pasta from my dear Oli. I have never ventured into avocados because I thought they were hard to handle and expensive. I was pretty wrong about both. It's easy to handle, relatively easy to pick and I managed to get it at a dollar a pop.

What you'll need (serves 2):
1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced
Fusilli (enough to feed 2)
Cream
3 portobello mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves of garlic
Miso paste
Basil
Thyme
Parmesan/Romano cheese, grated
Butter

Steps:
1. Put a suitable amount of water to boil in a deep pot. Salted water is optional. Chuck the dried pasta into the boiling water, set your timer running according to what's indicated on the packaging.

2. While your pasta is cooking, heat up a frying pan. To a oil free and dry pan, add in the sliced mushrooms. Watch them 'scream' and 'squeal' on the got pan. It'll last for about 3 minutes.

3. Add in a knob of butter to the mushrooms. Followed by the garlic. Turn down the heat, you don't want the garlic get burnt and taste bitter.

4. Then put in 4 tbs of cream to the pan. Add the chopped basil and thyme. To finish up your sauce, add in about 2tsp of miso paste. Stir well. You can add water to make sure the miso gets mixed into the sauce.

5. Your pasta should be somewhat cooked by now. Drain it, add into the pan with the sauce. Turn off the heat. Add in the cheese, give it a good toss.

6. Mix the hot pasta with the avocado in a large bowl. Serve with more grated cheese.


Health benefits of avocado:
http://www.fatburningfurnace.com/blog/avocado-nutrition-facts-–-health-benefits-of-avocado

Choosing an avocado:
http://www.avocadocentral.com/how-to/how-to-pick-how-to-buy-avocados

Enjoy your creamy treat!

count.

it's not only about how much you do, or how good you do it. the intention is important too.

Day #265. 25 days to go.

every breath you take.

good ol' Sting.

I'm humbled by 1 John. God is great. So great that he is beyond measure.
Everything about Him is good. His word is good, His name is good, He is good.

"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses." -Timothy 6:12

4.5 hours from Singapore. Sand, Sun and Sea.

Overcome the inertia, put one foot in front of another.

It is not about being crazy, it is about having the sense of accomplishment after completing the target distance. Runner's mind is a crazy mind? Not so.

I adore the greatness of God's love for every single one that He has created. He did not leave out anyone and say that "I do not love you. You are not worthy of my love". But instead, His love extends out to all of us, and none of us could ever be worthy of His sacrificial love. How much more could we ask for when our God loves us so unconditionally.

But we do not take this love for granted. Always remember it, give thanks to the Lord for what we have received, sing praises to Him and keep growing in Him. True Godly wisdom flows from Him, not from the world. Be aware of false teachers too, who claim that He has come. No one knows, other than God. Follow, but know who you're following.


“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.
“Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’” Matthew 13:32-37 (NIV)

5 days of flipping around in bed, sleeping uncomfortably for hours and waking up to find that the virus is still going strong has taken a toll on me. I've yet to learn to take care of myself, when I thought otherwise.