This song has been on repeat mode in my ipod and itunes.
I can almost see it That dream I'm dreaming but There's a voice inside my head sayin, You'll never reach it, Every step I'm taking, Every move I make feels Lost with no direction My faith is shaking but I Got to keep trying Got to keep my head held high
There's always going to be another mountain I'm always gonna wanna make it move Always going to be an uphill battle, Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose, Ain't about how fast I get there, Ain't about what's waiting on the other side It's the climb
The struggles I'm facing, The chances I'm taking Sometimes might knock me down but No I'm not breaking I may not know it But these are the moments that I'm going to remember most yeah Just got to keep going And I, I got to be strong Just keep pushing on, cause
There's always going to be another mountain I'm always gonna wanna make it move Always gonna be an uphill battle, Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose, Ain't about how fast I get there, Ain't about what's waiting on the other side It's the climb (yeah)
There's always going to be another mountain I'm always gonna wanna make it move Always gonna be an uphill battle, Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose, Ain't about how fast I get there, Ain't about what's waiting on the other side It's the climb (yeah yeah ea ea)
Keep on moving Keep climbing Keep the faith baby It's all about It's all about The climb Keep the faith Keep your faith
i love how the song describes the fact that challenges are always gonna come our way - "There's always gonna be another mountain, i'm always gonna wanna make it move."
It's always tough - "Always gonna be an uphill battle".
Sometimes we fail - "Sometimes i'm gonna have to lose"
i especially love the words of the 2nd verse - "the struggles i'm facing, the chances i'm taking, sometimes might knock me down but, no i'm not breaking". Life situations may seem like they're out to get us and make us fall. But even when we fall, we're not gonna be broken by what happened.
Most important of all, it's not the end of the journey we'll remember the most. It's the journey itself - "i may not know it, but these are the moments that i'm gonna remember most."
The song reminds me of graduation. After i graduate, what are the memories that will stick with me? The glorious graduation ceremony? Sure, i'll remember that. But what i'll remember even more is the journey i had to take to get to the ceremony. The struggles, the frustrations, the joy, the laughter.
Just as the song is on repeat mode in my ipod, life challenges are seemingly on repeat mode too.
In any life situation, "it ain't about how fast i get there, it ain't about what's waiting on the other side. It's the climb".
This week's the last week of school!! Wooohooo!!! i finally have my weeknights back! (or at least till the next semester starts ). It certainly feels good to know that i can stop rushing after work and make a mad dash just to make sure i hv ample time for dinner before. The only things left of this semester are the 2 papers i needa finish writing and submit. Once i'm done, i can look forward to a quick breather (possibly a short trip) and take a break from everything.
Dad's progressing well as well That's the biggest comfort for me after half a year of turmoil and anxiety. He's definitely more optimistic, and getting back on track to continue his life.
Sometimes i still feel bad though... When i see him watching tv in the morning before i go off to work, i know he's gonna be lonely cos everyone else is at work. A part of me actually wants to stay at home with him till Mom comes home from work, which is usually in the afternoon. But i know i can't do that... Oh well, at the very least, he's got shows he likes to watch and he goes for a walk once in a while.
i thank God for how close Dad and i have become because of the whole episode. Whenever Dad has to go for treatment, there i am with him, keeping him company. i never knew i could talk to my Dad about so many things, not until he had to go for his treatments.
When i was growing up, Dad and i never talked much. i always felt Dad was a stubborn man who wouldn't give others a chance to tell him what they know. Because of that, we never had a decent conversation. If we had to discuss something, i would always end up losing my patience to his stubborness and scream at him before i shut myself in my room in frustration.
The past few months have certainly changed a lot of things. Becaus of the amount of time we spent together, Dad learnt to listen and i learnt to keep my cool with him.
i never felt Dad was dependent on me until yesterday. Dad was supposed to go for some procedure and i knew Mom was going with him, so i told him i wouldn't be going cos i have something to attend to at work. Dad looked at me and said "U're not going? Go for a while la... Just for a while." Since i could afford a couple of hours before i absolutely had to be at work, i said okay.
It felt a little weird when i thought about his request, an unexplainable tinge of heartwarming emotions that surged through me. i never knew how glad i can be to know that Dad wants my company.
i can only pray that Dad can see that my love for him has grown because of the forgiveness i have learnt from my Heavenly Father.
It's really amazing how God works... and how life can change for the better through adversity.
Adversity is not the end of the world, it's a chance to create a whole new beginning.
Words of Affirmation Mark Twain once said “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” Verbal appreciation speaks powerfully to persons whose primary Love Language is “Words of Affirmation.” Simple statements, such as, “You look great in that suit,” or “You must be the best baker in the world! I love your oatmeal cookies,” are sometimes all a person needs to hear to feel loved.
Aside from verbal compliments, another way to communicate through “Words of Affirmation” is to offer encouragement. Here are some examples: reinforcing a difficult decision; calling attention to progress made on a current project; acknowledging a person’s unique perspective on an important topic. If a loved one listens for “Words of Affirmation,” offering encouragement will help him or her to overcome insecurities and develop greater confidence
Quality Time Quality time is more than mere proximity. It’s about focusing all your energy on your mate. A husband watching sports while talking to his wife is NOT quality time. Unless all of your attention is focused on your mate, even an intimate dinner for two can come and go without a minute of quality time being shared.
Quality conversation is very important in a healthy relationship. It involves sharing experiences, thoughts, feelings and desires in a friendly, uninterrupted context. A good mate will not only listen, but offer advice and respond to assure their mate they are truly listening. Many mates don’t expect you to solve their problems. They need a sympathetic listener.
An important aspect of quality conversation is self-revelation. In order for you to communicate with your mate, you must also be in tune with your inner emotions. It is only when you understand your emotions and inner feelings will you then be able to share quality conversation, and quality time with your mate.
Quality activities are a very important part of quality time. Many mates feel most loved when they spend physical time together, doing activities that they love to do. Spending time together will bring a couple closer, and, in the years to come, will fill up a memory bank that you can reminisce about in the future. Whether it’s sitting on the couch and having a brief conversation or playing together in a tennis league, quality time is a love language that is shared by many. Setting aside focused time with your mate will ensure a happy marriage.
Receiving Gifts Some mates respond well to visual symbols of love. If you speak this love language, you are more likely to treasure any gift as an expression of love and devotion. People who speak this love language often feel that a lack of gifts represents a lack of love from their mate. Luckily, this love language is one of the easiest to learn.
If you want to become an effective gift giver, many mates will have to learn to change their attitude about money. If you are naturally a spender, you will have no trouble buying gifts for your mate. However, a person who is used to investing and saving their money may have a tough time adjusting to the concept of spending money as an expression of love. These people must understand that you are investing the money not in gifts, but in deepening your relationship with your mate.
The gift of self is an important symbol of love. Sometimes all your mate desires is for someone to be there for them, going through the same trials and experiencing the same things. Your body can become a very powerful physical symbol of love.
These gifts need not to come every day, or even every week. They don’t even need to cost a lot of money. Free, frequent, expensive, or rare, if your mate relates to the language of receiving gifts, any visible sign of your love will leave them feeling happy and secure in your relationship.
Acts of Service Sometimes simple chores around the house can be an undeniable expression of love. Even simple things like laundry and taking out the trash require some form of planning, time, effort, and energy. Just as Jesus demonstrated when he washed the feet of his disciples, doing humble chores can be a very powerful expression of love and devotion to your mate.
Very often, both pairs in a couple will speak to the Acts of Service Language. However, it is very important to understand what acts of service your mate most appreciates. Even though couples are helping each other around the house, couples will still fight because the are unknowingly communicating with each other in two different dialects. For example, a wife may spend her day washing the cars and walking the dog, but if her husband feels that laundry and dishes are a superior necessity, he may feel unloved, despite the fact that his wife did many other chores throughout the day. It is important to learn your mate’s dialect and work hard to understand what acts of service will show your love.
It is important to do these acts of service out of love and not obligation. A mate who does chores and helps out around the house out of guilt or fear will inevitably not be speaking a language of love, but a language of resentment. It’s important to perform these acts out of the kindness of your heart.
Demonstrating the acts of service can mean stepping out of the stereotypes. Acts of service require both mates to humble themselves into doing some chores and services that aren’t usually expected from their gender. However, these little sacrifices will mean the world to your mate, and will ensure a happy relationship.
Physical Touch Many mates feel the most loved when they receive physical contact from their partner. For a mate who speaks this love language loudly, physical touch can make or break the relationship.
Sexual intercourse makes many mates feel secure and loved in a marriage. However, it is only one dialect of physical touch. Many parts of the body are extremely sensitive to stimulation. It is important to discover how your partner not only physically responds but also psychologically responds to these touches.
It is important to learn how your mate speaks the physical touch language. Some touches are irritating and uncomfortable for your mate. Take the time to learn the touches your mate likes. They can be big acts, such as back massages or lovemaking, or little acts such as touches on the cheek or a hand on the shoulder. It’s important to learn how your mate responds to touch. That is how you will make the most of this love language.
All marriages will experience crisis. In these cases, physical touch is very important. In a crisis situation, a hug can communicate an immense amount of love for that person. A person whose primary love language is physical touch would much rather have you hold them and be silent than offer any advice.
It is important to remember that this love language is different for everyone. What type of touch makes you feel secure is not necessarily what will make your partner happy. It is important to learn each other’s dialects. That way you can make the most of your hugging, kissing, and other physical contacts.
Dear and i should talk about this and continue to blossom our marriage. =) Maybe i should buy the book for him as a V day gift. But then he doesn't like to read, so that's not his "love language" and i would have failed. lol~
i've just been invited to sing the march-in song for my friend's wedding.
Filled with honour while being a little scared, i shall use the 9 months before her big day to learn the song by heart. i told my friend i'll make sure i learn the song so well that i can even sing it backwards. hahaha... that's being very ¿äÕÅ of course.
i'll also be her english emcee for the dinner.
So exciting when preparing for a wedding. Reminds me of all the prep i did and how everything leads to that special day.
CNY is right round the corner, and i'm feeling the excitement already. Are u excited yet? Hhahaha... i'm kinda distracted and is just thinking about next monday and tuesday.
Tmr and sunday will be used to do whatever last minute shopping and preparation there is to be done.
While i'm excited, i'm also very sad. This is the first year i have to face without my grandpa, and i know i will feel it very strongly when i visit my grandma's place. For the past few years, i would go to my grandparents' place excitedly and take photos with my grandparents, uncles, aunties and cousins. To a certain degree, i wanted to create as many memories as possible. This year, half the family has chosen to go to Gentings for the first few days of Chinese New Year because we cannot "celebrate" it anyway.
The person i'm most worried about is Grandma. It is her first CNY without her husband, and she will definitely be reminded of that fact when she cannot give angpaos this year.
It has been almost 4 months since Grandpa passed away, but i still miss him a lot. i miss him when i go to my Grandma's home. i miss him when i take the bus route i had to take everyday after he passed away. i miss him when i pass the void deck where his wake was held. i miss him even more when i watch the new channel 8 show called ÍÅÔ²·¹. The senile old man is a perfect portrayal of how Grandpa was like before he became bed-ridden and speech impaired.
It has been almost 4 months... Yet everytime i think of Grandpa, i have to remind myself of the cold hard reality that he is no longer around.
This CNY, i tell myself that i'm going to focus on those who are living and make sure they can get past this year without all the sorrow.
(or at least till the next semester starts
). It certainly feels good to know that i can stop rushing after work and make a mad dash just to make sure i hv ample time for dinner before. The only things left of this semester are the 2 papers i needa finish writing and submit. Once i'm done, i can look forward to a quick breather (possibly a short trip) and take a break from everything.
That's the biggest comfort for me after half a year of turmoil and anxiety. He's definitely more optimistic, and getting back on track to continue his life. 
i told my friend i'll make sure i learn the song so well that i can even sing it backwards. hahaha... that's being very ¿äÕÅ of course.