I Am Lynn Chong

Couldn't resist getting these pens for the girls:) I'm a gift person, a girly one. I love receiving presents, I look forward to all occasions that will bring with it presents.  And I love buying presents:) Another reason to stay employed?

Maybe it's entering term 3, maybe it's this new phase of my life, maybe i'm just tired. But I've been thinking about work a lot lately. Actually, i have always been thinking about work, in fact, currently I am reading Every Good Endeavour by Timothy Keller. A colleague saw me reading another of Timothy Keller's book and offered me that. He said it changes his perspective of work. I was eager to embark on it as I was hoping that maybe this book can change my life? I am just at the beginning, can't tell it's effects on me yet but I do am having maybe what some may call a middle-life crisis. I wonder: Am I doing what I love? If I dread work, does that mean that I do not love what I do? If I get to do what I love to do, does it really mean that I will look forward to work each day? Do I really know what I love? What I imagine I would love doing, would it turn out to be the same after a while? Is there more value to work than just for survival? ...

Emotions: Still cheery:) On being his wife: So far so good, I did not get a rude shock of any forms. I guess mainly because the man has been who he always has been. And I am not too particular when it comes to neatness and organisation. Hence, to date there is no screaming our heads off over toilet seats and tooth paste. It's nice to go home together after an event, to know that someone is committed to taking care of your life and of course, for me, a great perk is to be able to roll over as and when for a little cuddle:) On being a wife: I am blaming it on my upbringing and education that I am not the good,old, traditional wife, not one bit. The man has never requested for me to iron his shirt or fold his clothes. But part of me still feel quite responsible for it. I am making some progress, I hope it last! On being a member of the Chu's household: I am enjoying the personal bathroom very much. And the comfortable bed too. Everyday I get taken care of and fed, to the e...

I can hear the entourage making lots of noise for gate crash outside:)It still feel surreal that today is the day.I am looking forward to starting a new phase in life with my sweetheart, The one and only sweetheart :) The man who has seen me at my worse but loves me still the same.The one who gives in to all my whims and fancies. The one who loves people and loves God.Yet there is something bittersweet about today. I cannot bear to leave this home. This home which gave me love and taught me about life.But God is good in every season, He never changes and loves us still the same.Hence, I am assured that as long as we seek God, everything will be all right.Today, I am realising a little girl's dream:)Today, I am getting married:)

I wanted to buy you a card but I decided against it because I know somehow the card will go missing soon! So here I am, risking my blog viewership and writing my new year message (and confess my undying love for you to the world!) , hoping that some day you can look back and read it again:) Anyway, my dear, I just want say thank you for giving me another awesome year. 2012 started with a loss in the household and I thought my 2012 would never ever be great. But in the middle of the year, you make me the happiest girl. They thought you were lucky but I think I am luckier:) It is still beyond me about what I did to deserve such love. If God would allow us to have children, I hope they grow up to be like their father. That they learn your patience, that they learn how to love people as who they are and most importantly that they learn your faithfulness and commitment , that they will growing up knowing that one does not give up in a relationship. No man has seen me in such we...

It's december already. Why didn't anybody wakes me up when September ends ? Well anyway, we are right smack in the actions of December . I've been to Cheng du and back. But am feeling very gloomy these days probably due to a lack or sun, company or money or combination of the sorts. I guess more obvious, my gloominess is due to the lack of a holiday. And by holiday I mean anywhere outside our tiny island. Even if it's just Johor bahru. But the sad part about being a teacher is , you are free when nobody else is. I am still trying to coerce my pals, hoping to work out something . By some sort of miracle, I might get a 2D1N in JB . I hope.

The most daunting part about the wedding ? Has got to be the money . It's been 5months since I bought a new piece of clothing and we rarely go for fanciful meals these days. Yesterday as I was walking alone at ion and stopping myself from buying things, I thought to myself miserably: why am I in such a miserable state?! Where did all my money go? And the good voice inside me reminded me that: Hello, the money went to that hotel, that photography and THAT DRESS! And so I actually feel a little guilty for my few minutes worth of pity party. Nobody puts me in such a miserable state besides my own vanity so I shouldn't complain , especially if the man is not. Everything nice about the wedding seems to be for my sake. He doesn't seems to need anything. Yes, we should give your parents this, it's ok, we should get that dress and no , I don't need a tuxedo just the suit will do. Hence while I can't wait to revert back to my original lifestyle ( if I am not ...

I do:) Because it's a good way to gather my thoughts. Because it provides a form of relief. Because if you come here , it's because you want to:) So I can whine all I want, grumble all I need and show off my love :) The recent overdoes of people's affairs drive me here I guess. It makes me realised how too much of a bad thing can be overwhelming and too much of a good thing can also be overbearing. Some even come across as quite showy. So I guess some of the stuff gotta come here:)

Earlier On Whatsapp L: This shade is so nice !! J: From? L: Chanel! Then our friend went and got himself busy with other chat groups. L: hey!hey!hey! I'm here! Don't just entertain them! Entertain me! J: I know:) I just don't wanna entertain Chanel. L: ...

I'm gonna get my hands on winnie the pooh's quote book! “Rabbit's clever," said Pooh thoughtfully. "Yes," said Piglet, "Rabbit's clever." "And he has Brain." "Yes," said Piglet, "Rabbit has Brain." There was a long silence. "I suppose," said Pooh, "that that's why he never understands anything.” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh “Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. "Pooh?" he whispered. "Yes, Piglet?" "Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's hand. "I just wanted to be sure of you.” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

Two married female colleagues were talking about some trivial stuff on running their household. Writing cheques to pay bill and stuff. And at that moment, it just suddenly dawned on me why man like Caesar prefers intelligent, capable woman over sweet young thing! Wahaha!

I look forward to holidays which are purely holidays and not for clearing back log. Yet, despite the many stuff I need to clear, the inertia is enormous. So cut me some slack and let me do a little update on this dusty blog. Work: While those imps bring me episodes of joy, teaching is really getting a toll on me. No job takes a toll on me physically, emotionally and mentally like this one. It shows in my weight, my skin and my relationships. And every ten weeks, I get rejuvenated and then the cycle starts. And on days when I'm working, I'm basically a monster. I either refuse to go out after work or i go out and throw tantrums. At home, i refuse to talk! I don't know how many more cycles I can last. The Wedding: the progress is very slow (by Vin's standard that is). I feel like throwing in the towel for the preparation at times. Mainly because of work and the amount of energy and money needed for this one. But also because some of it just don't seems to make s...

Dear God, It can be so trying and difficult at times. Help me not grow tired of doing good.

Wanted to post about what happened but my new toy doesn't allow for uploading of pictures after each para. Hence the post gotta wait:) Currently , I am still adapting to my new role:) Strangely, the many years of courtship is still insufficient to help me adapt effectively. Rather , with my new status, the commitment level seems to have risen many folds. I am excited that so many of our loved ones are so excited and God has granted us much favour:) It's a little stressful , a little scary, a little uncertain , very busy, much anticipation and yet blissful all at the same time ...:) It's still feel very surreal though ! I CANNOT BELIEVE IT'S HAPPENING!!!!! Haha:)

Finally finished hundred of scripts and then come the standardization , remarking and keying in remarks and what not. Coupled with the holiday lessons unplanned and the many back log which one promised to clear once holidays start. Then there are the usual hustle of life plus the ad-hoc events however exciting they may be (think HK trip ) Then the nagging worries about lives of some . Knowing that they are heading towards that which are undesirable yet you are helpless about it. And of course the slowly breaking of the news and preparing myself in every aspect.. It can be quite overwhelming. Some days I go to bed at 12 on a school day but finding myself awake still at 1, unable to rest due to turbulence of mixed emotions. Amidst all these, I am keeping myself in check because I know that while preparing for my new role is important, it is not the only important thing in my life. My other commitments cannot be neglected. And times like these, an old hymn begins to ring ....

An exciting season ahead:)This summer, things are gonna be different?:)

As everyone is, have been really busy. Thought i'll grab this moment before the gang turn up for discipleship to blog! Work is in full swing by now, in fact we are coming to the end of term 1 soon and I can't wait for my 2days break! Work can be really overwhelming on days. Especially when it's subjected to the mood of the kids, balancing between the tons of admin and preparing great lessons each day. The endless meeting and consultations. And the nature of the job being mentally and physically demanding. Sleeping 5-6 hours each day really takes a toll on my aging body . I find myself aching frequently and falling into really deep sleep during the weekends. That being said, I still love teaching, though every part of me wish that I can cut down on every other aspects of my job. And then on days I still try to have a life, namely Friday and Saturday. Yet I find myself dozing off in front of the tv and throwing tantrums during dates coz I am just too tired . And by ...

It was awesome to be at YI camp even for a session. God's presence was just so immense and it is the best thing on earth to busk in God's presence:) I went for my first youth camp when I was 10 and subsequently for every YI camps I think. I remember last year some of them were just teasing me and said that I can be presented a long service award and retire hence forth. "retirement" came earlier than I expected. Last year became my last YI camp. I am not the most active person on earth as you would have already know. I lack the brains to win game, the legs to run and a pampered body which by now finds cold water and cemented floor extremely challenging for my body. And every YI camp, I beat my body to run during games , to not say a word about cold water and sleep when it's time to. But I am not complaining , in fact, I miss those times..:) I like being enthusiastic, I like friendly competitions, I like being disciplined, I like some days of communal living, ...

I don't believe in checking phone. But, once in a while, I do read when I am bored. Not for monitoring purpose but the nosey part of me at work. And thankfully, I am pleasantly surprise..:)

Because... If you can't get the right size and material from Singapore, You need to get it elsewhere:)