Twenty One
written at Tuesday, August 3, 2010
I am reflecting. I am catching glimpses of memories in my mind as I am writing this blog post. I am taking a break from the books for a few minutes, to just pause and think about my life, all twenty-one years of it. The twenty-one years that has been. The adventures, the experiences, the moments that I have personally encountered.
Nothing too fancy tonight. Here I am, as usual, sitting in front of the computer, after an afternoon at University. I do not expect anything more. But I believe a nice present that I can give myself is some time of personal reflection, and a dedication, to God. The next few days will be spent having quality time with family. Mum told me she will be cooking some red eggs tomorrow morning as part of Chinese tradition, nostalgia. Will be conferencing with my grandparents on Skype tomorrow as well.
I cannot think of any other place I would rather be, than here, with my family. These are the times where I really hold close to my heart that blood is indeed thicker than water. My parents and my brother have seen me grow up over the years, to be who I am today from who I was. And of course, my friends as well! Those who have kept by me all this while and saw me through so much!
I do not expect any lavish presents or nicely decorated birthday cards. I just want to know that you care, and that's the only thing I ask for. I would to express my gratitude and my love to my family and friends who are thinking of me, who sacrifice their time and energies for me. I think that's one of the greatest presents anyone can give. This gift would be cherished in my mind always. It won't go away.
To all those reading this blog post, maybe I can have a nice conversation with you sometime. I would like to ask about some of the memories that you and I have had together. These memories I am sure will be such a blessing to me.
Tomorrow isn't going to be any different from the day before. Time isn't going to freeze, the stars aren't going to shift about in the night sky to form a gigantic "Happy 21st Birthday Elliot" constellation. I only know one thing that will be different, I am just 1 day older than yesterday, 1 year older from 20, 21 years older from, well, 0. Praise the Lord! Here is to the life ahead!
Twenty One
written at Tuesday, August 3, 2010
I am reflecting. I am catching glimpses of memories in my mind as I am writing this blog post. I am taking a break from the books for a few minutes, to just pause and think about my life, all twenty-one years of it. The twenty-one years that has been. The adventures, the experiences, the moments that I have personally encountered.
Nothing too fancy tonight. Here I am, as usual, sitting in front of the computer, after an afternoon at University. I do not expect anything more. But I believe a nice present that I can give myself is some time of personal reflection, and a dedication, to God. The next few days will be spent having quality time with family. Mum told me she will be cooking some red eggs tomorrow morning as part of Chinese tradition, nostalgia. Will be conferencing with my grandparents on Skype tomorrow as well.
I cannot think of any other place I would rather be, than here, with my family. These are the times where I really hold close to my heart that blood is indeed thicker than water. My parents and my brother have seen me grow up over the years, to be who I am today from who I was. And of course, my friends as well! Those who have kept by me all this while and saw me through so much!
I do not expect any lavish presents or nicely decorated birthday cards. I just want to know that you care, and that's the only thing I ask for. I would to express my gratitude and my love to my family and friends who are thinking of me, who sacrifice their time and energies for me. I think that's one of the greatest presents anyone can give. This gift would be cherished in my mind always. It won't go away.
To all those reading this blog post, maybe I can have a nice conversation with you sometime. I would like to ask about some of the memories that you and I have had together. These memories I am sure will be such a blessing to me.
Tomorrow isn't going to be any different from the day before. Time isn't going to freeze, the stars aren't going to shift about in the night sky to form a gigantic "Happy 21st Birthday Elliot" constellation. I only know one thing that will be different, I am just 1 day older than yesterday, 1 year older from 20, 21 years older from, well, 0. Praise the Lord! Here is to the life ahead!
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What matters supremely, therefore, is not
in the last analysis, the fact that I know God,
but the larger fact which underlies it --
the fact that He knows me.
J. I. Packer
