T.H.A.N.K.F.U.L.
I am finally starting a blog! :)
To be honest, I had wanted to start a blog a long time ago but just never gotten down to it.
I guess I wasn't just as disciplined enough. But now that I have started one, I am determined to keep it alive, maybe not where it is updated daily but enough to keep friends and family back home posted on events in my life and also for me to document memorable moments in my life.
Since I came to America, I have not done a very good job with updating and keeping in touch with people back home, so this blog will be a good indicator that I DO WANT TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ALL OF MY FRIENDS, it is just a little hard with time difference and schoolwork.
Anyway...
I thought it will be a good idea with starting my blog with the recognition that I am extremely THANKFUL for everything in my life. Through ups and downs, by the grace of God, and with the support from people around me, I have had moments of bitterness and sorrow but also periods of joy and elation and contentment. I believe this is all part and parcel of life and all experiences help shape me and help me grow continually.
Which brings me to the title of my blog.... "This and That, Is Life". I thought for a long while about what the name of my blog should be and was inspired by this song from a singer I really like.
This is the song...
The singer, David Choi, is one of my favourite, he is an American-born Korean living in Los Angeles. He made a name for himself in YouTube land and I just love the melody and the lyrics of his songs.
I especially LOVE this song and whenever I hear it, it makes me want to throw my cares away and sing along with it. The lyrics just remind me to not take myself too seriously and to know that there is always a silver lining in the cloud. No matter how hard life is, we can still look around and find blessings and joy.
So, I just wasn't very creative with my blog title but I think it still works and it is appropriate for my blog. ;)
The title is also very timely as Thanksgiving day is approaching and we are now on our Thanksgiving Break!! There's so much to be thankful for, good friends, good food, plenty of rest.. etc.
One of the best thing about being in America is getting to witness and be a part of the celebrations of holidays we don't celebrate in Malaysia. For example, Halloween ---->>>>
We were REAL excited when we got to dress up and celebrate it with our friends on campus!!!
Thanksgiving is another celebration that I got exposed to when I got here.
Basically, it's a time to get fat and stuff your face with TURKEY. YUMMMM!!!
However, on a much serious note... Thanksgiving also reminds me of my dad, since he passed away the eve of Thanksgiving. I have always thought how ironic it is that the day of his passing is so close to Thanksgiving. However, I think that God is reminding me that I have to be grateful for 18 years of wonderful time spent with a father who loves me sooo much!! And for the fact that I know that my dad is in a place where he is the happiest. :)
ANYWAY, just thought I would share my thoughts and updates on this blog and I hope to be consistent with posting updates regularly.
Thanks for reading!! :D
Happy thanksgiving!! NOW go get fat!! LOL.
