Confessions Of A Late Bloomer: February 2014

Serenity Sunday: In Everything Give Thanks! (23rd February 2014)

A blessed Sunday morning to you!

Today I want to testify about the greatness of the Lord Jesus Christ. Over the past two weeks, my family, I and our close friends and relatives were all praying for my sister (the only sibling I have left) to get well. She was diagnosed with Herpes Zoster aka Shingles two weeks ago and boy was it nasty! Not only was it difficult to treat, it also caused my sister’s body and immune system to really break down, thus giving birth to other complications. The hospital bill sky-rocketed and I’m telling you, if it weren’t for God’s awesome power, I don’t know how we’re able to make it out from there. But you know what? We’re able to pay the bill through God’s mighty provision and my sister is now at home and on her way to a speedy recovery. How did it all happen? God’s miracle – which brings me now to the topic of this post: “In everything, give thanks!”

It is so easy to thank the Lord when everything is going our way, right? It’s easy to be grateful when we’re blessed, when we’re healthy, when we’re doing great in our job, when we’ve reached our goals, when we’re successful, when everything’s fine. But can we still thank God when the going gets tough? Can we still say that God is good when suddenly our world is falling apart? This reminds me of Job and all the tests he went through and passed for the glory of God.

Job 2:9-10 (NIV)

His wife said to him, “Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!”

He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?”

Job is right. Are we only faithful and thankful to the Lord when we have a good life? How are we in the face of trials and sufferings? You know what I realized over the past couple of weeks? I realized that the situation brought me closer to God. I became more prayerful because of what happened to my sister. God also used the situation for our family to be more united and faithful to Him. I’m overseas and because of my sister’s condition, my mom called me almost everyday. I felt closer to home than ever before. Not only that, brothers and sisters in Christ extended their help like a whirlwind. God's grace is truly amazing and His awesome power is unquestionably unmatched! He showed us once more that in every day of our lives, there is something to be thankful for whether it’s a blessing or suffering. I give God my endless praise, worship and thanksgiving today and forever. Amen.

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1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

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My Lazy Day Simple and Cozy Outfit Ft. Ray-Ban RB5121 A 2000

You know those days where you just don’t want to get out of bed but you have to? Those days where you’d rather be at home watching a movie or snuggling with a book and a hot cup of tea, or maybe just surfing the net the whole day or probably cuddling your phone and playing flappy bird all day long (haha got ya?!), but you really just got to do some errands? Well, I call those days “lazy days”. And you know what? It’s good to have a go-to-lazy-day outfit because let’s face it, when you’re not in the mood to go out, why would you be in the mood to even think of picking out a nice outfit? Right?

So today, I’m going to share with you my Lazy Day Simple and Cozy Outfit, but before that, let me just say that I’m not a fashionista. I don’t really follow the trend when it comes to fashion. Comfort is my first priority. I don’t dress to impress. Alright?! That said, here is what I would want to wear on days where I still would like to look a little bit put-together without trying too hard.

Starting from my top: an Oversized Cable Knit Turtleneck Sweater – this is perfect for me because it’s very comfy and I have zero tolerance to the cold weather. Even when I’m simply strolling at the mall, I would easily get cold, so a sweater like this will not only keep me comfy and cozy, it will also keep me warm and happy!

Sweater (see more pink cable knit sweaters)

Then I’m gonna pair it with some black cropped button leggings, coz it’s super easy to move when you’re wearing leggings. In fact it’s like you’re not wearing anything – it’s that comfy!

Cropped Button Leggings in Black (see more slim pants)

For my feet, I’d go with these flat sole woven sandals, coz it gives me that “homey” kind of feel. It’s a no-fuzz-kind-of-footwear, perfect for when you need to run some errands or when you quickly need to meet up with friends or you badly need to go out and grab a bite coz your pantry ran out of stock. It’s super stress-free and comfy to walk with, allowing your feet to breathe and relax.

ASOS FORMULA Woven Sandals (see more flats sandals)

For accessories, I believe that less is more, so I’d go with just probably either a bracelet or in this case a necklace. I chose this cursive love pendant design because it looks so dainty. A touch of class on a very simple outfit can make everything looks so stylish, in my opinion.

Solange Azagury-Partridge Love Pendant (see more 18k pendants)

And because I never leave the house without carrying a purse, this Faux Leather Messenger Bag from Aeropostale is the perfect match to my very laid-back attire.

Aeropostale Faux Leather Messenger Bag (see more pencil bags)

But of course my whole look wouldn’t be complete without a pair of Ray-Ban RB5121 A 2000 sunglasses. Why? It’s pretty simple. I can skip doing my eye makeup with this pair of sunglasses. All I gotta do is proceed with my normal face routine, apply some lip&cheek tint and put these beautiful babies right on and BAM! I’m good to go! It’s as simple and straightforward as that.