"It's okay"

I'm annoyed.

Yes, you read that right.

Why? Let me tell you why.


I was doing my laundry. So, I was putting my clothes into the washing machine and went back up to my room. After about 40mins (it will be done in 38mins), I went down to see that my pile of clothes are on top of the washing machine. Feeling a little annoyed already, (like come on, can't you wait for just awhile to see if anyone was coming down to collect it before you take it out and put it on top?) a guy asked me "Oh, are these yours? I'm so sorry. I'm really sorry".

I don't know why, but ever since I came here I can't stand any strand of dust, simply anything that is not clean! So imagine.. putting my oh- so- clean laundry on. top. of. a. washing. machine?! With dust and everything else, they could easily just stick on my clothes as they weren't dry yet!

Without any hesitation, I told him it's okay.

Ohh, really? It's okay? Although he kept apologizing, I repeatedly said it was okay!

Let's be real. Deep down in me, I wasn't okay of course.

Saying "it's okay" when clearly you're not okay with it.


Have you ever wondered how many times did we actually say things that we didn't mean it? It could be  as simple as saying you're sorry when you don't actually mean it at all.


"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" James 1:19


Remember how Peter asked Jesus about how many times should he forgive when someone sin against him? As many as up to seven times?

Jesus said seventy seven times! Which literally means you have to forgive, forgive, and forgive.

Even if it's a small case. Just like the one you just read! It's not necessarily has to be a big one to forgive someone.

Make forgiving someone as a lifestyle, something you do it quickly, without hesitation because Jesus did. And we are called to be just like Him!

"Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it, let it go), in order that your Father Who is in heaven may also forgive you your own fallings and shortcomings and let them drop. " Mark 11:25

The highest form of love is forgiveness.


P/S: I lost one of my socks too. I'm pretty sure he accidentally took one of my socks when he was putting my clothes on the washing machine.

Oh well, life still goes on without a complete pair of socks! Haha. Like what my mom said, at least he didn't accidentally taken a blouse or something.

Losing a sock, learning a whole lot more. Worth it lah! :P

First week of classes

I'm officially done with first week of classes! :)

What can I say?! Saying I had an awesome week was clearly an understatement. Yep, I love my classes so far! (Although the workload is pretty heavy. Mind you, it's only the first week!) 

I really like how I'm in an environment where people around me share the same passion as me. Especially in Introduction to International to Music Therapy class! Oh how I love that class. The more I learn more about music therapy, the more I'm loving it. 

I always knew I'd end up doing music in the future, but I always knew that it's something more than music. That's probably the reason I'm taking music therapy as my major anyway. We all know how powerful and influential music can be. Seeing how music can relieve people from pain and helping people with disabilities to learn better has touched me beyond words can express. 

You only live once (YOLO). Haha yes, I'm using that term :P Anyhow, it's true. We only live once. The choices we make now will somehow determine what we become in the future. It has always been my dream to be able to do something meaningful as my job. I saw how music changed my students. From the super hyper active, wouldn't even talk to you to sitting still and practicing piano everyday! 

Music touches lives. 

Can you imagine how our lives would be without music? Advertisements without music, movies without music, no ringtones, no music on radio, no music everywhere! 

No. Just... no.

Thank God for music! Music is definitely from God, Amen? Since it's a creation of His, He must have created it with a purpose. 

I want to use music to bless others as how much it has blessed me. God didn't give us talents cause He saja wanna distribute some talents away. Haha. So... we should use them for His glory! 

Last but not least, I did not forget the purpose of me being here. Things are getting tough but I'm gonna press through because I'm here for a reason and my heavenly daddy is BIGGER than anything else on earth!

P/S: when you're out living alone only you'll realize how important your parents' naggings are. hahaha. I have the best parents on earth lah!! :D

Happy Sunday, everyone.

Lots of love from Boston.

Jesus be the centre

Hellooooo all the way from Boston! :)

I haven't been blogging for AGES. I've figured to get back in blogging to use this as a space to update everyone and to simply keep track of what has happened! 

First of, I'm deeply thankful and blessed to be able to type this in my cozy and spacious room here in Boston. It's been great since I came! Saying I'm not homesick is definitely a lie. ( Come on, how can one not miss home?!) Despite how much I'm missing home, my parents, my family and friends, I clearly do know that being here is definitely God's will. Therefore, I'll work hard to make Him proud! :)

I've been here for 9 days now! Wohoo! And wow.. I've grown so much in just 9 days! (Jelly bao ain't jelly anymore yo!) Haha. From doing my own laundry, buying my own groceries, selecting your own classes, going everywhere with google maps, making new friends everyday and simply to push myself doing something out of my comfort zone wasn't easy at all.

However, God has been so, so, so gracious! He has shown so much favor in big and small things from the very beginning of auditioning for Berklee, visa application, the scholarship, the flight tickets, the single room, till now I'm here at Berklee! Basically the WHOLE entire journey. And I'm telling you, it's still happening! 

I'm constantly reminded that whenever I put Jesus at the centre of my life, I can see things move miraculously. I can see things happening without any explanation needed. It is that powerful. Jesus is so powerful! And I know that this is just the beginning, greater things are yet to come! 

Boston is a beautiful city. It's such an inspiring environment! I'm surrounded with passionate, super talented people everyday that makes you wanna strive harder (you can cry by just passing by those practice rooms and hear other people practice). 

Like I said earlier, God has been so good! Just to give you an example, my room! I'm currently staying in the dorms, however I can't choose whether to stay alone or with 2 or 3 roommates. Yep, you read that right. I can't choose! Apparently, I can't request and usually Berklee will only grant continuing students to stay in a single room. Anyway, one day, I received an email from Berklee saying I'll be having a single room! Wohoo!! AND, they recently just bought new furnitures for Fall semester. Therefore, all my furnitures are brand new! How cool is that? 

Want more examples? I just posted this as my status on Facebook few days ago. 

"So.. I found out that I was missing a quarter for dryer only after I put in my clothes in the washing machine (yes, you need 6 quarters for washing and 6 for drying). I quickly exchanged a quarter with the guard and the next thing I know.. the washing machine tech guy asked if I could transfer the clothes from washing machine A to the next so that he could repair machine A. In return, he'll give me a free round of tumble dry!! "

God takes care of the smallest thing in your life, too! Okay, maybe just last one. My first friend from 98 Hemenway (my apartment), is definitely a God sent angel. I was complaining about how my room was so hot (yes, for few days it was hot) and out of no where, she introduced herself and we started talking after the house meeting. She told me to place the portable fan by the window so that it can circulate the outside air and it'll be cooler. And.... it worked! So, the next day, I thought I was going to Berklee's welcome BBQ alone, I met her at the lift and we went together! The timing was perfecto. She showed me the way, introduced me to her friends and together we signed up for Berklee CF. Although it's her second year in Berklee, she never thought of joining Berklee CF but she somehow said that she would like to join Berklee CF this time! Coincidence? No, I don't think so. It's God! 

There are just so much to give God all the glory and honor. I do not believe that everything has happened are all coincidence, but no other than God's almighty plan. 

I do know that this is not gonna be an easy journey, but with God I can totally do this! To all the challenges that will eventually mould me into the person God wants me to be, I'm ready! God has been my strength, my comforter, guidance and He'll always be. 

".. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9