Wishing you a very happy Merry Christmas! Amidst the giving of gifts, the excitement of children and the cooking of traditional dinners, it is easy to miss “the reason for the season”, the birth of God’s son, Jesus Christ. So… “Happy Birthday to our Saviour, Jesus!“
“Father God, When your precious Son became a tiny baby in a stable in Bethlehem in poverty and simplicity, you changed our world. As I imagine those surroundings, I join with the shepherds and the wise men in wonder and praise. I thank you for my material live, praise you for my spiritual lives, and trust in you for my eternal life. Amen!“
Two nights ago, my family got together for an annual reunion dinner, traditionally for Cantonese beliefs. However this year, another three families of relatives were not in Singapore to come together to eat with my grand-mother. Hence it was left with my family and her, together with my great-aunt to have dinner. We dined in at Jpot located at VivoCity. Serving very nice steamboat, ala-carte style. My dad ordered two set dinner menu.
Very nice food! If you have the chance, do try it out. If you are on a smaller table, you can get a personal pot for your own cooking too. It was already 9.30pm when we finished eating. Many shops were closing. But I still manage to walk into Crocs and convinced my mother to buy me a new pair of shoes. The two casual shoes I have are in bad condition. One of which the rubber portion which is supposed to be white has turned to yellow. While the other I bought from Malaysia a year ago, is turning bad too. I thought my mother would not buy for me since it cost $80. But she agreed! Maybe because I mentioned the shoes are being my Christmas present.
Now that is a expensive Christmas present and I really like it a lot! Less than 24 hours more to Christmas. And Brittany is coming home tonight! She also made me so sad when this morning she SMS me saying, “Im gonna be staying one more day here :)” I went, “What?!?!?!” Thankfully she was just joking because I miss her (and the presents she bought for me). “Haha!“
I was recommended to eat at Saizeriya after my mom together with her cell group tried it last week. She was sharing with me how nice the food is; how affordable the prices are and how good their service is. So together with Louis, Chee Hoong and Edward, we decided to give it a try. Instead of me driving, we took the train since it was so convenient. Just a few stations away from where we stayed at Kovan to Farrer Park. And just outside of Farrer Park is the newly open City Square Mall. In front of the restaurant, I greeted by the sight of this pretty waitress named Marilyn! (Haha too bad when I came home to try to search for her online profile, I came up with nothing.) Here is a video of the place and their menu.
Each of us ordered a main dish and we shared a 9″ pizza. The food really tastes good. My hamburger steak reminds me of PepperLunch while I think the most unique dish was the one Edward ordered – Squid Ink Spaghetti.
Our total bill was just below $40. So it was about $10 per person after including the 17% taxes. Not too bad at all! I will go back and try other dishes when I get the chance.
After eating, we shopped around the mall. It was huge! How we were wishing that Heartland Mall (opposite our house) is just 1/3 as big as this mall. There are a lot of restaurants in the mall. I was the only one who bought something. Was in this Sunflower shop where I bought three electrical candles at $9.90 for three. And I also bought a Christmas present for Brittany! I thought of getting her the candles but I thought it was too cheap considering she bought me the dolphin from Hong Kong and soon to give me another thing from Perth as she flies back tomorrow. So I bought something else for her (which I cannot show the photo yet). But here are the electrical candles I bought.
Then crazily as we were walking back towards the train station wanting to go home, Chee Hoong and Louis suddenly agreed to play bowling! Chee Hoong always likes to boast how good his bowling is comparing to his basketball skills. So we finally decided to check him out! Only both of them played while Edward and I watched. They played two games. And without the third game, consider it a draw. But overall scores, Louis still won! Well I recorded each of them hitting a strike though.
That is all for this blog! My mom bought me a new pair of shoes from Crocs as Christmas present. I will blog about it tomorrow. :)
Christmas is the most beautiful time of the year. But never forget that Christmas is not an event or festival but Christmas is about a Christ because He is the reason for the season. Many people are making a mistake when they forget that Christmas is about Jesus Christ and His birth beyond all the shopping, Christmas trees, family get-together, etc.
God wants to give you the power to meet your surrounding problems in your life. But what will God, the Messiah, the Saviour be like when He comes to His people?
(Isaiah 9:2) The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined.
(Isaiah 9:6) For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
This sermon Pastor Kong preached during City Harvest Church candlelight service over last weekend will teach you “5 Things About the Messiah”, Jesus Christ. Do not miss out of knowing these 5 things about Him because there is no season better than Christmas to encounter Jesus Christ. Let your hearts be open to God.
A week before Christmas, City Harvest Church had our candlelight service this weekend. I was at service together with my mom. Before service, I met with Geraldine to catch up with one another and took a photo. During the candlelight moment, I spent my time videoing the event rather than lighting my own candle. (Oops, hope that is not a bad sign. Haha!) I was videoing so I can share the moment with my viewers here. Take a look at this two part videos to see what a candlelight service is.
Christmas is the most beautiful time of the year. But never forget that Christmas is not an event or festival but Christmas is about a Christ because He is the reason for the season. Many people are making a mistake when they forget that Christmas is about Jesus Christ and His birth beyond all the shopping, Christmas trees, family get-together, etc.
