This is a belated testimony but I still want to share. :)
We started applying for our flats since October 2009 and since then, we have applied for 5 times of BTO & balanced flats altogether. But still, I really want to thank God for watching over us in the entire process.
So last year, when we were still preparing for our wedding, we were consistently monitoring the news on BTO and resale flat prices. After times of discussion, consultation and calculation, we decided not to focus on buying resale anymore, since we don't have so much cash for the COV. Plus the money that we need to come out with for the renovation, furnitures etc, we confirmed our decision even further.
So last year, on my birthday eve, we decided to ask God to bless us in our application to Woodlands Dew. We asked God to watch over us in this application so that we will be able to get a location that is near church and our parents' place. Amazingly, God answered our prayers! After a month of painful waiting, or should I say anticipation, we finally gotten the letter saying that we have gotten a queue number! Our queue number was 478! We were happy for a moment as we finally gotten a queue number to select our flat. But next, we took a re-look at the number of 4-room flats available for our selection and only got to know that there were only 569 units for us to select.
Logically speaking, our chance of selecting an unit at L2-L4 is pretty high, due to our queue number is really quite far behind. We were really praying that God will provide us with the very best for our family. So the day to select our flat came, God gave us a good date where we are able to choose our unit on Christmas eve. That timing also happened only after our honeymoon. Our appointment was 6.30pm and we monitored the units left. Most of the better units were taken up but still, there were high level units around. We discussed, analysed and walk through some selection of units. Amazingly, the block and particular unit that we wanted on the high level, was left with only L12, 13 & 14. As time goes by, L14 was taken, L12 was taken as well. I was praying hard, so was Alex. Finally, our queue number was called. And we took L13!! Praise God! The last unit on the high level was taken by us. God is so good.
So below are some pics of our BTO project, Woodlands Dew. :)
Artist's Impression of Woodlands Dew
It has a eating place (also known as kopitiam), supermarket and some shops. But our block is the furthest away from the carpark. So must walk a bit la. The good thing is that it is quite far away from the Precinct Pavillion, so we won't be disturbed by any events held there. So that is a plus point. Our block also has a childcare centre and also situated near a primary school, so it may benefit us if we have kids next time.
Here's the map of our BTO. Well, it is quite a distance from Admiralty MRT Station but in the future, when the North South Expressway is up, it will be quite near our place. Moreover, coming up is a new Thomson line for MRT track. So I presume our property prices may be going up too. :p
Here's the basic (suggested) layout for our flat.
Alex and myself are really looking forward to our new place. We will be saving up for the new place and we do hope to make our home the cosiest place to stay in, ever.
And yes, I still want to give thanks to God for blessing us abundantly. God, you're the best!
Labels: blessings, our home, relationship
It's been 4 months since I've got married to Mr L.X. Haha... The journey is exciting and interesting. Who says newly weds don't quarrel? We quarrel like crap over the slightest, smallest and most insignificant things. Haha!!
But still, it has been wonderful and beautiful what marriage can do. I have decided to quit my job to spend my time nua-ing with hubby... hee... no.. I was just finding that as a lame excuse. The real thing is that I need to search for new directions in my career and asking God for favor in the new job that I will be getting (burp!!... yes I just burped while typing this...)
Anyway I have been wanting to take a break since a long long time ago... My last year has been tough cos studies, work, ministry, wedding... almost drove me up the wall! So now, what can I anticipate? Hmm... continue to transit into my "Mrs Tan" life and re-think about my priorities with God, work on my career prospects and directions, pray and ask God to keep me slim while I go Taiwan in May with hubby for second honeymoon.... eat, sleep, play, eat, play, sleep... muahahaha....
Good news is Mr L.X. is not unemployed anymore as he has found a new HR job with a FMCG company. I wish that I can do that too!! haha.... But still, enjoy life as it is now... and God will provide me with something good soon.
I need to just bring my focus and faith back to the One who has created me and everything else! Yay!!
Btw this is what I bought just last month!! happy... hohoho...
Labels: about me, relationship
Yay!!!
Labels: relationship
I used to think that I can be quite stylo when it comes to relationship. I thought I will be the "拿得起放得下" kind. But I realised that it is not so easy for me afterall. 4-5 years ago, I used to like this guy from my church. We are kinda close friends and we always go out together with other close buddies. That time, I was still new in the adults group, so not many friends. Thus, this group of buddies are kinda dear to me. However, some things went super wrong and I think I destroyed the entire matter thus it became ashes. Even the friendship with this guy didn't really continue on. Though we still keep in contact on and off, but somehow, this is not the kind of friendship that we used to share anymore.
I think I have hurt him quite badly back then. But now, I'm glad that he has found his ideal life partner and is getting married soon. Happy for him.
As for me, it took me quite a few years to get over. Haha... But I am glad that I'm over it too.
Now, I am just missing the guy that God has specially put in my life.
He has been away for reservist for the past 11 days and 4 more days he will be back in Singapore. In fact, every sms that he sent me from Thailand makes me smile.
It may sounds absurd but I think I have never imagine that I can have the privilege to fall in love. And God gave him to me.
Hope that we will continue to grow in the likeness of Christ together and work towards what God has called us to do.
A year has passed and I am still enjoying this journey. Although we had many disagreements and misunderstandings at times, I am glad that we resolved them the way God wants us to. Hoping for more days with ya...
Looking forward to your return.
Labels: relationship
As requested, I have decided that I should come out of the closet.. slowly and steadily... since there were so many people bombarding on my facebook ever since I put my status as "It's Complicated". My dear friend Gerald was so excited for me that he was trying his best to succumb to his enthusiasm, which obviously he failed.
So here I am trying to come out of the closet discreetly (as described by JX)... And I am now putting up just one picture.. which I think I will put up more in the future. But surely, this is just the beginning and I have more to come. lol...
Yes, this guy has been part of my life for the past 5 years. We crossed each other's paths for a number of times. From CG to friends to better buddies to working colleagues to now. It wasn't then but only now.
It was surely an amazing thing how God brought us together. Yes, together. Something that I could not have imagined happening to me in 2008, and it did. God's grace and love drew this relationship into a possibility.
I felt that it couldn't be more than just words that can express. What I felt most is that God is watching over this entire journey that we are in and we are working towards becoming more like Him in His ways.
We are learning to grow in many things and to focus on what God has intended for us to do.
I believe that if we obey God in His word and keep on holding to His promises, He will surely bring us to a greater glory, then we could ever imagine of becoming.
More blessings will come along the way... soon and very soon... :p
Labels: relationship
Artist's Impression of Woodlands Dew
Here's the map of our BTO. Well, it is quite a distance from Admiralty MRT Station but in the future, when the North South Expressway is up, it will be quite near our place. Moreover, coming up is a new Thomson line for MRT track. So I presume our property prices may be going up too. :p
Here's the basic (suggested) layout for our flat.
