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My Wish on This Father Day

June 20, 2010 By Irene Cynthia1 Comment

Sometimes I wishTo go back to the daysWhen I was still my Daddy’s little girlGiggling uncontrollably in his embrace Sometimes I wishTo go back to the daysWhen I was still my Mommy’s little daughterSleeping

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Someone Who Believes in You

June 20, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

One of the most difficult tasks to do for me is shopping for a wallet (for myself). I can be very indecisive in choosing and would stand more than an hour to make up

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In the Ocean Rage, Hiding Under the Wings of God

June 18, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I feel somewhat listless these days. Every morning I would be awakened around 5 AM and felt uneasy. I know I had to do something – praying, but every time I couldn’t bring myself

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Give Me Something to Wear!

June 17, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

Oh mine, I feel heavy. I am heavy. Sigh. Sigh. Sigh. I’ve been gaining weight since the end of 2008 – OK, this is the time to stop blaming my AD trip to cause

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A Call to Worship

June 8, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I just received a call yesterday from my church choir coordinator (err, what’s your position actually, Angky?) He asked me whether I can join the Monday practice – means joining ROS (Reformed Oratorio Society).

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Being Limited

June 2, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I took a bus and not MRT to office this morning. I found that though it takes longer time to reach my office, but I’ll always get a seat in the bus, so I

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In Relationship (with Others): Another Failure (of Self-Reliance) to be Assertive

May 31, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

There were times in my life, when I got misunderstood by others; I wished that someone would stand up for me. Saying things to defend me, things that I can’t speak on my own.

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In Relationship (with Others): Being Timid and Unassertive

May 31, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

It takes me a lot of courage to say I’m sorry, but it takes even more courage to openly admit that I’m hurt or disappointed by others (and then forgive them). My standard procedure

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Changed from the Inside Out and Moving Forward

May 24, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

This morning as I gazed outside my window, I saw a middle-aged lady walking out the HDB complex. It was not too early, about 7.30 AM, but surely she has woken up this morning

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A Very Bright Star Above

May 11, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

(One week late edition) I saw one last night, a very bright star, close to the moon. (My Google research told me that it’s probably another planet like Venus or Jupiter – but for

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The One I Love Most

May 10, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

It’s just crossed my mind – about loving someone, and what is the best means to measure it. It’s natural to expect someone you like (or you love) to feel the same way with

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Gracious Uncertainty

April 29, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I cried a bit last night while I was talking to my Mom. I told her I really feel uncertain, and though I’ve tried my best to be strong and always look happy, but

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Happy Earth Day!

April 27, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

(a belated posting from April 22nd, 2010) Ada kegiatan apa aja nih? 😉 bike to work? ;p hehehe berkebun? dll?anyway … HAPPY EARTH DAY !!! I just received that email in my inbox today.

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Where is God When We Need Him Most?

March 11, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

As I received a not so good SMS last night, I thought, “Gosh, what now?” I didn’t reply to the message immediately, because I really don’t know what to say. I wanted to curse,

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Broken Heart over a Cancellation of a Class

March 3, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

After taking time in my recovery for more than one month, I still don’t feel fit enough to do anything, other than going to office and do small amount of household chores. It feels

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Yosef: I am a heroin user, not a criminal

February 23, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I came across this article today Yosef: I am a heroin user, not a criminal , and thinking how far the truth is being twisted these days. When doing something wrong (against the law)

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To be Preserved Blameless Till the End

January 11, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

Catching up with my daily devotional on 9th January 2010: Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming

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Bukan ga Percaya, tapi Ga Berdaya

January 8, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

The title in English: it’s not that I don’t believe, but I can’t do anything about it. I’m 31 years old and single. It’s a good combination to anticipate a lot of curiosity from

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A Sick Spoilsport – A Self-Pity Edition

January 4, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I hate being a spoilsport – though it seems I made myself a good number of times. And the worst reason to be a spoilsport is to be sick – just in time when

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Worry Not, for Heaven is Only a Sunday Away

December 30, 2009 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I’m currently reading the expository of Psalm 1 by Charles Spurgeon. I quote here one sentence he used in explaining Psalm 1 as below:“Well may the saints long for heaven, for no evil men

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