A message to listen to your dad's advice!

I was reading from the Book of Proverbs chapter 4 last night and was reminded of the message that this Pastor told me. I don't meet him very often, only two times in two years. Both times that we met, he told me the same message that I should be listening to my dad's advice more. As an adult, I told him that I do listen to him although I have developed my own thinking, my own values, my own views in life. I wasn't even trying to defend myself, although it might have sounded like it. I thought I know what's best for myself, but he made me doubt it.

Anyway, let me quote this chapter from the Bible on my blog.


A Father's Wise Advice

My children, listen to me. Listen to your father's instruction. Pay attention and grow wise, for I am giving you good guidance. Don't turn away from my teaching. For I, too, was once my father's son, tenderly loved by my mother as an only child.

My father told me, "Take my words to heart. Follow my instructions and you will live. Learn to be wise, and develop good judgement. Don't forget or turn away from my words. Don't turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment. If you prize wisdom, she will exalt you. Embrace her and she will honor you. She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown."

My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. I will teach you wisdom's ways and lead you in straight paths. If you live a life guided by wisdom, you won't limp or stumble as you run. Carry out my instructions; don't forsake them. Guard them, for they will lead you to a fulfilled life.

Do not do as the wicked do or fllow the path of evildoers. Avoid their haunts. Turn away and go somewhere else, for evil people cannot sleep until they have done their evil deed for the day. They cannot rest unless they have caused someone to stumble. They eat wickedness and drink violence!

The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like complete darkness. Those who follow it have no idea what they are stumbling over.

Pay attention, my child, to what I say. Listen carefully. Don't lose sight of my words. Let them penetrate deep within your heart, for they bring life and radiant health to anyone who discovers their meaning.

Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.

Avoid all perverse talk; stay far from corrupt speech.

Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; then stick to the path and stay safe. Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.


God bless your day! =)

New hair-do ^^

I finally had enough courage and time to cut my hair short, bop-style! =p When I was in Indonesia, I permed it straight because I was too lazy to use the hair dryer and straightening iron every time I wash my hair. Indo's weather was too humid and hot for me to use a hair dryer daily. Permed hair was fun back in Asia because I can just leave it to dry after I wash it. When I get back to Canada, I grew to hate it day by day because it is actually too straight and flat to my liking. So, I thought of cutting it short although I was afraid that my chubby cheeks would dominate. Today, I could not stand my hair any longer so I just cut it short. I actually like it, although I still need some time to get used to it. Some people say I look up to 10 years younger.. which could be bad?? But, my personal opinion says that I look different, in a good way. =)

I don't post pictures, so if you'd like to see it you just have to give me a call and see me! =) ps. friends and family only!