masquerade; paper faces on parade

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Away in a manger
No crib for his bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head

The stars in the sky looked down where he lay

The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

Beautiful lyrics.

3:42 PM

C-hrist gave
H-imself as a
R-eward so that
I-ndividual know the
S-acrifices
T-hat He did for
M-ankind to
A-cheive the gift of

S-alvation

Happy Christmas!

3:32 AM

Monday, December 25, 2006

Dear Mr C.,

This is my Christmas wishlist for 2006. I've not been particularly nice this year.

But I haven't been naughty either.

Anyway, these are the things I wish for:

- for mud to stop spewing out in Indonesia, preferably by itself.

- because the authorities don't seem to be doing anything at all, if not pour the mud into the rivers, which is not doing anything t all.

- for more food in poor countries.

- better yet, give them a share of our food. We have too much anyway.

- for factories to stop spewing (notice that word again?) greenhouse gases. The glaciers are melting enough as it is.

- by the way, those glaciers are home for somebody: the polar bears, penguins, etc.

- for more people to care for more people.

- believe me, the love is running out.

- for total elimination of FAST FOOD.

- because it's not exactly inexpensive and good, as is everyone's definition of it.

- because everyone's paying at least three times its cost to eat it.

- because it's worse on your body than greenhouse gases are on Mother Earth.

- because the headquarters bully the suppliers.

- because it's all reheated food.

Thank you.

Regards,

Chiang Lin

1:07 PM

Sunday, December 24, 2006

Keep Holding On

You're not alone
together we stand
i'll be by your side
you know i'll take your hand
when it gets cold
and it feels like the end
theres no place to go
you know I wont give in
no I wont give in.

Keep holding on
'cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
just stay strong
cause you know i'm here for you, i'm here for you
theres nothing you can say, nothing you can do
theres no other way when it comes to the truth
so keep holding on
cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through.

So far away
I wish you were here
before it's too late
this could all disappear
before the doors close, this comes to an end
but with you by my side I will fight and defend
i'll fight and defend
yeah yeah

Keep holding on
'cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
just stay strong
cause you know i'm here for you, i'm here for you
theres nothing you can say, nothing you can do
theres no other way when it comes to the truth
so keep holding on
cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through.

Hear me when I say, when I say
I believe
nothings gonna change, nothings gonna change destiny
what ever is ment to be
will work out perfectly
yeah yeah yeah yeah
lalalalalalala...

Keep holding on
'cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
just stay strong
cause you know i'm here for you, i'm here for you
theres nothing you can say, nothing you can do
theres no other way when it comes to the truth
so keep holding on
cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through.

Keep holding on
'cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
just stay strong
cause you know i'm here for you, i'm here for you
theres nothing you can say, nothing you can do
theres no other way when it comes to the truth
so keep holding on
cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through.

You gotta love this song.

11:32 AM

I'm looking for this.

And this.

I definitely don't want this.

Better yet, find me this.

Anyone with information, please tell me! =)

10:42 AM

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Went to IKEA today..

We got lanterns!

Pretty right?

12:56 PM

Monday, December 11, 2006

Our Father Who Art In Heaven.

Yes?

Don't interrupt me.
I'm praying.

But you called ME!

Called you?
No, I didn't call you.
I'm praying.
Our Father Who Art In Heaven.

There, you did it again!

Did what?

Called ME.
You said,"Our Father who art in Heaven"
Well, here I am.
What's on your mind?

But I didn't mean anything by it.
I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day.
I always say the Lord's Prayer.
It makes me feel good, kind of like fulfilling a duty.

Well, all right.
Go on.

Okay, Hallowed be thy name.

Hold it right there.
What do you mean by that?

By what?

By "Hallowed be thy name"?

It means, it means . . good grief, I don't know what it means.
How in the world should I know?
It's just a part of the prayer.
By the way, what does it mean?

It means honored, holy, wonderful.

Hey, that makes sense.
I never thought about what 'hallowed' meant before.
Thanks.
Thy Kingdom come,Thy will be done,on earth as it is in Heaven.

Do you really mean that?

Sure, why not?

What are you doing about it?

Doing?
Why, nothing, I guess.
I just think it would be kind of neat if you got control,
of everything down here like you have up there.
We're kinda in a mess down here you know.

Yes, I know;but, have I got control of you?

Well, I go to church.

That isn't what I asked you.
What about your bad temper?
You've really got a problem there, you know.
And then there's the way you spend your money--all on yourself.
And what about the kind of books you read?

Now hold on just a minute!
Stop picking on me!
I'm just as good as some of the rest of those people at church!

Excuse ME.
I thought you were praying for my will to be done.
If that is to happen, it will have to start with the ones who are praying for it.
Like you -- for example.

Oh, all right.
I guess I do have some hang-ups.
Now that you mention it, I could probably name some others.

So could I.

I haven't thought about it very much until now,
but I really would like to cut out some of those things.
I would like to, you know, be really free.

Good.
Now we're getting somewhere.
We'll work together -- You and ME.
I'm proud of You.

Look, Lord, if you don't mind, I need to finish up here.
This is taking a lot longer than it usually does.
Give us this day, our daily bread.

You need to cut out the bread.
You're overweight as it is.

Hey, wait a minute!
What is this?
Here I was doing my religious duty,
and all of a sudden you break in and remind me of all my hang-ups.

Praying is a dangerous thing.
You just might get what you ask for.
Remember,you called ME and here I am.
It's too late to stop now.
Keep praying.

*crickets*

Well, go on.

I'm scared to.

Scared?
Of what?

I know what you'll say.

Try ME.

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.

What about Ann?

See?
I knew it!
I knew you would bring her up!
Why, Lord, she's told lies about me, spread stories.
She never paid back the money she owes me.
I've sworn to get even with her!

But your prayer!
What about your prayer?

I didn't mean it.

Well, at least you're honest.
But, it's quite a load carrying around all that bitterness and resentment isn't it?

Yes, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even with her.
Boy, have I got some plans for her.
She'll wish she had never been born.

No, you won't feel any better.
You'll feel worse.
Revenge isn't sweet.
You know how unhappy you are.
Well, I can change that.

You can?
How?

Forgive Ann.
Then, I'll forgive you;
And the hate and the sin,will be Ann's problem -- not yours.
You will have settled the problem as far as you are concerned.

Oh, you know, you're right.
You always are.
And more than I want revenge, I want to be right with You . . .(sigh).
All right, all right . ..I forgive her.

There now!
Wonderful!
How do you feel?

Hmmmm.
Well, not bad.
Not bad at all!
In fact, I feel pretty great!
You know, I don't think I'll go to bed uptight tonight.
I haven't been getting much rest, you know.

Yeah, I know.
But, you're not through with your prayer are you?
Go on.

Oh, all right.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Good!
Good!
I'll do that.
Just don't put yourself in a place where you can be tempted.

What do you mean by that?

You know what I mean.

Yeah.
I know.
Okay.

Go ahead.
Finish your prayer.

For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Do you know what would bring me glory?
What would really make me happy?

No, but I'd like to know.
I want to please you now.
I've really made a mess of things.
I want to truly follow you.
I can see now how great that would be.
So, tell me . . .How do I make you happy?

YOU just did.

9:47 AM

Went to my neighbour's kids' birthday party with my sis...

...and we stole the table deco!

Ready for school!

Looking pretty.

Looking smart.

3:58 AM

Saturday, December 9, 2006

My LittleNurse! Isn't she cute?

Was supposed to be doing Chinese newspaper reviews, but I got sian-ed and started to sew this instead. Hem-hem. Now I've got 2 best friends watching over me as I sleep every night: my LittleNurse, and of course, Jesus.

my handphone keychain bearbear.

Nurse BearBear. Or does it look more like "Hello! Welcome to McDonald's!"?

poor BearBear got the worse disease ever..it cannot be treated..there is no cure for it..there is no vaccine against it..the common cold.

I'll leave it up to your imagination.

11:18 AM

Wednesday, December 6, 2006

you know something?

i'm sick of it.

i'm sick of these one-word answers i get whenever i ask you guys a question. the nonchalant faces that say, just let CL be, that's the way she is, irritating.

well, you're irritating too.

something happened, i don't know, asteroids collided in space and affected our relationships forever. you'd think this was something out of The Sims 2. sorry, no, apparently some people here believe in it too. i just have enough conscience not to name them.

what ever happened to the (seemingly) eternal hyperness and glee we used to share. no, it's all gone, now that everyone's grown up and gone on except me.

hang on.

the eternal hyperness and glee is still there. except that with me around, you guys suddenly shut up, like i'm some party pooper. sh*it, look, here comes Wet Blanket again, fasterfaster shut up don't let her know what we're talking about.

i have a feeling religion is causing this. or CCAs. discriminating people.

i don't have true friends anymore. not at least in the 4 of you.

9:53 AM