wonderful sunday

it was good to be @ FCC to see familiar faces. The Charity Cafe food was yummy. It was good speaking with different ones.

COvenant service was insightful as usual. It was pretty ironical though that in last week's prayer @ FCC, the prayer was about having to cross the line, whichever stage of life we are at. Last week, I was touched that God spoke to me in that way, because I felt that coming out face to face to the church authorities was crossing that line for me at this stage in my life. I nearly teared, touched that God cares.

This week, PAstor KK spoke about NOT crossing the lines that God has drawn for us. His exact words. He was saying to fear GOd and His commands. Again, the lessons were similar to what I had been experiencing in the past few months. Whatever the problem, whoever had offended us, take it to God in prayer first, and more often than not, He gives us the peace to make us feel better. Because we are set apart, we do not deal with the situation or the person the same way they deal with us. We have a choice to not sin in our anger. Precious lessons. I am still learning that. It has been easier with time, but not as perfect as how Jesus would do that.

went for my first free yoga sesson @ Sky Fitness where the SH had been going for the past year. I am so sure my body will ache tomorrow. The pace was pretty fast for me but challenging. I enjoyed the session and since it was just $55 a month for a year to go for its classes and gym plus 3 SPA sessions, I am now a member of Sky Fitness. So atas. My first gym membership. So much for simplfying my life. :)

Had a great dinner treat @ Sushi Tei by the SH. And a good talk over a yummy alcohol free beer from Brotiez. THere ends my wonderful day (except for Nero stepping on his own shit when I went back to the apartment. Well, at least he's not eating his own shit.. ) I am putting him back on pampers. I decided that I can't toilet train him. Z is right. When C comes back, she prolly won't persist. Why waste time, right? I have better things to do with my time than clear shit and be distressed over how dirty his room is. Yucks.
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First Aid Rawks.

yesterday's staff wellness programme was one of the best ever. First Aid. I have done it 10 years ago but have forgotten most of what I have learnt. Yesterday, I was reminded on how to perform the CPR, how to do the Heimlech Maneuver, the chest thrust for morbidly obese people or pregnant women, how to do a large sling wrap and in what situations to use that, how to do the other sling wrap and in what situation to use that. I feel so ready to save someone now! hahaha..
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the white spots on your face

the white spots on the face after exercise? Not a fungus infection. I found out from my best friend (google) on what they are and the treatment.

Definition of Pityriasis

Pityriasis is one of any of a number of skin diseases that have in common lesions that resemble dandruff-like scales without obvious signs of inflammation.

Types of pityriasis include: pityriasis alba (also called pityriasis streptogenes, pityriasis simplex, erythema streptogenes); pityriasis rosea; pityriasis rubra pilaris; and pityriasis versicolor (tinea versicolor).

Description of PityriasisPityriasis alba

This is characterized by hypopigmented, round to oval, scaling patches on the face, upper arms, neck, or shoulders. The patches vary in size, usually being a few centimeters in diameter. The color is white or light pink. The scales are fine and adherent.

Usually, the patches are sharply demarcated; the edges may be erythematous and slightly elevated. As a rule, pityriasis is asymptomatic. However, there may be mild pruritis. The disease occurs chiefly in children and teenagers.

The cause is unknown. Excessively dry skin following exposure to strong sunlight appears to be contributory. Efforts to find an infectious agent - either bacterial, viral, or fungal - have been unsuccessful.

Treatment of Pityriasis

Highly useful are 0.5% hydrocortisone and 1% crude coal tar in a cream base (Zetone cream), half-strength Pragmatar ointment, Lac-Hydrin, 2% Zetar in Cordran cream, or 1% Vioform cream. The prognosis is good and there is usually spontaneous healing within several months to a few years.
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saturday afternoon

SH was watching a secular youtube message on a talk given by Daniel Goleman about philosophy, politics and duno wat. I was doing my stuff on my own lappie and allowed myself be distracted by the message. Messages about anything related to God never fails to catch my attention. In his message, he shared about the parable of the good samaritan. He suggested that even if we do not feel like helping someone, the action of helping somehow works hand in hand with the nervous system that causes us to feel for the person they are helping.

I brought this up because it draws a parallel to what I have told some people before. When I do something for someone I love, it causes me to love them more. I never could understand the way it all works and how what I do relates to what I feel, but today, I learnt that there is such a syndrome. It's like what my pastors always share? You can't hate someone you pray for.

yep.. all these after a good breakfast of prata, a rather HOT game of tennis, a good lunch @ Liquids Cafe (with really good pasta) and a lazy afternoon with the SH.
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boo!

After I came out to A, we have grown a lot closer. For one, I don't feel that I have to hide what I do with my time anymore. I stop short of sharing details of the sweetheart and myself. I better give her more time to get used to the new old me. We spend quite a bit of time together and sometimes, I think she' s more gay than I am. She is quite fixated on breasts and the female form lor. And she will joke with my other colleague that she wouldn't mind experiencing something with a woman.

Anywayz, I often play the role of a listener when I am with her especially now that she is going through mid life crisis and the troubles the crisis brings. I hear about what she has to share regarding her life, her life with her husband (in all aspects), her life with her newfound friends, her life with her son, her life in relation to work, studies, church.. anything and everything else. Sometimes what she shares causes me to reflect, reflect on the future. She has been married for 15 years and she often shares about married life and the different stages of marriage. She shares about temptation and what keeps her from straying. She is in a way showing me it's possible to be in a long term relationship and stay faithful and loving. It's cool :)

Holidays are starting, finally! :)
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God speaks repeatedly to get a message across

it was interesting how God speaks repeatedly to emphasise certain messages. He prolly knows I think it is not significant enough to keep it in my memory bank and do something about it..

Yesterday, I met up with SL. While we were sharing, something came to mind. But I can't remember now. Bleah. Next time.
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Touched by God this morning

Printed out the memory verses that were supposed to be memorised and placed them in front of me at the office. As I was going through each and every one of them, I felt a sense of joy in my heart. God's word has that power to lift my spirit up. One thing I never fail to be awe of is the reality of His presence in His children's lives, if only they would allow Him to work the way He does.

GOd is good. He is awesome. I stand in awe of him.

"If Christianity were not true, we never would have invented it, so exacting its (His) demands." (which serves to also highlight grace)- My CGL
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