Indeed, time flies. A year has passed, and it's time to greet one another, a very Merry Christmas. Maybe I was a tiny bit late, as the time is 0050 of 26th December at the moment I typed this, but no harm wishing it as a 'belated', yeah?

Wishes from people's mouths, Merry Christmas here and there, but do they know the true meaning of Christmas? It's not merely gifts or presents, candy canes and beautiful decorative lights hanging on trees. Some might know it's the birth of someone. But unlike any other babies, the One born over 2000 years ago in a filthy sty of Bethelem was unique. He was not created by human parents; born out of a virgin, He had a heavenly pre-existence. Jesus Christ, that is. But do you know who He is? The True Light, The Lamb, The Bread of Life - The Saviour of mankind, "that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

Throughout this year, God really showed me much. He has taken away from me, and provide me with newer, better things, be it physically, mentally, spiritually or in any other humanly-possible terms.

God gives. God takes. God's name be ever blessed. (Job 1:21)

He has given good to me.

Number one, I am complete. I wouldn't say I am perfect, humans do have flaws, but at least I have a pair of eyes to see the colours of the world, the wonderful creations of Him. A pair of hands to feel the softness of the grass, a pair of legs to run across fields, a pair of ears to hear the sounds of nature and those music made, a mouth to sing praises. A nose to smell those wonderful scents of the earth. And to those leftover parts I didn't mention here..For God's sake! Don't be jealous! You are important too.

How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you. (Psalm 31:19)

A wonderful family and awesome friends, I wonder how many kids are born in broken families, or even abusive families. Although I'm born with no silver spoon in my mouth, or servants and maids awaiting me, I always thank God for this Christian family I'm born into. My friends too, those buddies who have grown up with me, those project mates working together with me, train with me, and withstand all my crap. I just want you guys to know that you all has played a huge role in my life. Continue to do so, as I believe good friendships doesn't end in a year or two, it lasts forever.

Last but not least, you know, I pondered what's the best Christmas present I had just now, and I just can't think of any things better than this. I don't even think of it, but on the afternoon of 31st May 2010 came a troubled girl dressed in purple with jeans (apparently it's supposed to be formal, but she didn't know it). Her smile seems forced, her body is without a soul, she is gloomy and maybe she even seems unfriendly.

But something just isn't right about this girl, despite all those negative things and thoughts, why does she shines in my eyes? Alright, alright. I admit it was kind of a love-in-first-sight thingy, but I know it is a man's job to bring a natural smile back to her beautiful face.

Looking at almost 7 months back since we met, and 5 months of being together, I think I did a pretty good job eh? But to be honest, thank God. Thank Him for this female companion - Yip Peiyi. You know, it's like Eve to Adam, Barbie to Ken, Nala to Simba, Fiona to Shrek, Patrick to Spongebob (Wait, take that out), Minnie to Mickey, Daisy to Donald, Angel to Stitch...*gasp* You get the point.

And above all else, blessed be the name of God. Amen.