Happy 1st Month Anniversary

It has been our practise to celebrate our Monthly anniversaries since 5-6 yrs ago. That was of cos during our courtship, and that was when the KFC gaga started (but not practising tt anymore for health and preference reason). Oh Yes, it was as simple as KFC. Simple, yet satisfying. We do miss out some actual day celebration here and there, but I appreciate the made up celebrations and even the simple smses. As u begin to guess, I shall confess. I'm usually the one who forgets. -.- Awww, I'm guilty of my forgetfulness. I'm so glad I have a good memory and romantic partner. :P

Oh well, since 21st Mar 09, our date for celebration shifted one week earlier and our 'XX' mth, refreshed. It's kind of weird. But it's ok. It's juz a matter of getting used to it. hmm... He's bringing me to some place where we haven't try b4 for dinner today. Cool... Well, Next mth will be my turn. He wanted Ms Clarity? hmmm... It's girlish, I told him. But seems like he wanted to go. Oh well...


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I was pretty much involved in other's r/n during these period of time. Sort of a spiritual companion cum counseling work. I enjoy this kind of work, esp when I'm serving together with hubby. :) Different pt of views r good, as there's no such thing as one-size fits all thingy. The best thing is, we discuss abt them, and not quarrel over them. I guess the enjoyment in it is really seeing pple being empowered to hold on to God, to His truth, to their faith and hv hope in Him -despite that the situation may seem bleak, may not improve and even to the extend of having to make some devastating and hard to make decision.

I believe there's a lot to learn in counseling. I see myself learning 4ever, but to ALL who will be or who is offering some kind of a counseling to others (incl small talks), I urge u to TAKE HEART in not killing esteem, force down decisions (as in literally), and be non-judgmental. At the end of the day, we all want to see them willing and having peace in the Correct actions to take. We all want them to feel better after sharing and to feel empowered to make those changes (doesn't mean no scolding though. Scolding and being blunt at the right situation and timing is part of the skill to learn ;P). Also, Decision making process shld be shared and discussed, and not forced down (doesn't mean no offering of suggestion, just taking the hassle to ask & analyse hw exactly they feel and what they want; explaining and discussing the pros & cons of all ideas, point to them the right direction; and empower them to move towards it). I guess we do not only want them to do the right thing in this incident. I believe we also hope tt they can gain some skill for future problem solving, and making Godly decisions.

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Ah... why did i side track so much? Perhaps working and blogging at the same time is not a good idea. haha. I spent the whole day blogging abt this. >.<

I wanted to talk abt the beautifully imperfect campaign which is more relevant to my title topic de. hmmm.... Oh well... Tonight, perhaps.