This week's theme is Angels and Devils. I was thinking of what to draw.

Finally, I decided to draw an angel-fairy! 

Hmmm, why an angel fairy? I think there is an angel and devil inside us. However, I am a die hard fan of good triumphs over evil idea, so I decided to draw an angel-fairy instead. The light in us will help us overcome our weaknesses.

Sounds very philosophical!

Actually, the real deal is.. I don't know how to draw a devilish fairy! I have always been depicting positive things in my paintings and I like to use a colourful palette. I find it hard to use dark and somber colours.

To put it simply, the reason why there is no devilish fairy is because...

I SIMPLY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DRAW ONE!

heh

(acrylics on canvas) 

Currently listening to: S.H.E Yi Yan Yi Wan Nian (A thousand years)
Currently feeling: satisfied

Posted by alittledoodle at 02:54 PM on May 13, 2006.

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I haven't been blogging for 2 months and its all because of work!

I have just finnished my teaching practicum and its a tough but rewarding experience. I have learnt so many things about teaching in this period that nothing beats the real thing. Now, teacher college does not look half as exciting and challenging as the kids out there. 

After my stint, I realized that I truly love children. Yes, they make me mad, but I still love them very much. They can be real noisy, talkative and crazy (their wacky nature makes me mad and amused at the same time).

I was tired, confused, happy, sad and dizzy throughout this period. I thank God for helping me through this period. There were times when I almost cried. Cos I had a tough time @ times and pressure was accumulating. I felt like pulling my hair out.

Thank God for his encouragement and love.
I really think he is behaving like my mama.
Like a parent indeed.
No wonder they say He is our Father.
He is so much like a Father !

And this is one of his words of encouragement to me.

Ever so wise and true.  

___________________   

God Will Never Quit

One day I decided to quit... I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality... I wanted to quit my life.

I went to the woods to have one last talk with God. "God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"

His answer surprised me... "Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"

"Yes", I replied. "When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.

I gave them light. I gave them water.

The fern quickly grew from the earth.

It's brilliant green covered the floor.

Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo."

He said. "In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo see. I would not quit."

He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant... But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle."

He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots?" "I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you." "Don't compare yourself to others."

He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful." "Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high" "How high should I rise?" I asked. "How high will the bamboo rise?"

He asked in return. "As high as it can?" I questioned "Yes."

He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."

______________________

I usually do not like to sound ever so fervent and religious in my blog.

But, I really felt a sense of unfairness when I read the DaVinci code.

I do not intend to blog so openly about this issue, but I just want to air my feelings.

I think its very unfair to say such things about Jesus and Christianity!I get upset when people say the Bible is a hoax.

I know Jesus is real. He is the only friend that I cannot see.

Because I have had a personal experience. God speaks to His children through the bible and I personally experienced his love.

After my teaching stint, I learnt that theories are JUST theories. One could not possibly apply everything learnt in school. Academia VS the real world. I tried applying my theories, but I realized that sometimes, there is a huge gap between the academic world and the real world.

The real world is filled with conflicts, strife and tensions. Being a young adult in a real world can be scary. Particularly when everything is moving at such a fast speed that you feel lost.

And when I am lost, God will just appear and guide me through my mountains. Sometimes, its through my dusty bible.

Sometimes...
theories, arguments and controversial viewpoints just can't beat a personal experience.  

Currently listening to: Kaira Gong- Another time
Currently reading: The DaVinci Code- Separating Fact from Fiction
Currently feeling: reflective

Posted by alittledoodle at 11:15 PM on May 9, 2006 in Something in general !.

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I gotta admit something embrassing today.

Sometimes, I get smelly feet.

And this happens after I wear cheap pumps, heels (any shoe that is covered up)

The  most embrassing incident happened at a church camp. I bought my favourite jogging shoe to camp. It was comfortable, cheap and good. All of us took off our shoes and stepped into our sleeping quarters.

When we came out for lunch, I can never forget the look on my friend's face.

"Somebody's shoe is so stinky! Its a stink bomb!"

Everyone first looked at their shoes, then at each other. We all started defending ourselves. "Not mine" ."I don't know whose is it" ."Yucks! I can smell it"

I knew who was the culprit.

It was me! (or rather, it was my jogging shoe) 

Thankfully, no one pursued the matter further! 

Its a stinky pair of shoes, but it is sooo comfortable to wear..

Because I am such a cheapskate, I will still go for shoes that might cause me smelly feet.

My brother, disgusted at my antics, bought me a botte of Lemongrass Foot Powder lotion from The Bodyshop.  

Hope this helps.

Currently listening to: Carrie Underwood- Some hearts
Currently reading: Nothing!
Currently feeling: thoughtful

Posted by alittledoodle at 10:46 AM on March 18, 2006 in Illustration.

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