The Power of A Whisper

The Songs from radio station
The Noise from traffic
The Discussions during meeting
The Instructions from the boss
At times, it can be over-whelming
So much to do, so little time
So much trouble,so little peace
In a moment, we could be overwhelmed

In a quiet moment, we could be restored
Empowered to resolve trouble and bring peace
Entitled to love, joy and peace and be free
Enlightened with lightness of hearts
Embraced by love of God
The moment of truth that comes from above
The power of a whisper :
"Be still and know that I am God."
In that sentence, it silent out all noises and sounds
It confronts and settles all fears and doubts

From the power of a whisper
We could arise and stand tall
We could stand against all odds
We live out our destiny

Doria @ GLS 2012 Basel KK

Christmas A bit more each time

Christmas comes once a year
Just like a long time friend
Whose presence is always welcomed
To stay a bit longer each time

Christmas is a season to spend
Food, Gifts and special memories
Anything money could buy
Will make Christmas a bit more special each time

Christmas is about growing
As kids find out they outgrowing the Christmas Tree
From receiving end to giving
This is what make Christmas better each time

Christmas is about aging gracefully
From tonnes of Christmas decor
We trim them down to the core basic
For Christmas in the heart is more meaningful each time

Christmas is about sharing
Baking and food to bless others
Presents and gifts to cheer them up
This is what make Christmas merrier each time

Christmas is about forgiving
Letting go of the hurts and pains
Resolving the conflicts of the heart
This is what make Christmas lovelier each time

~ Doria,
Christmas 2013

A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

This has got to be voted as the Number 1 Romantic Song for 2012-2013 season.

Everyone listened to it.
Every radio stations played it.
Every Wedding played it during the banquet or as slideshow.

It reminds me of Chinese romance, as lovers will often say to one another :
I love you for a thousand years.

A Thousand Years

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtOvBOTyX00

The Official Video of the Song

This was how it came about. From her own words : "A Thousand Years" is a brand new song that me and my best friend David Hodges wrote for Bella and Edward. We wrote it after we screened the movie and I  couldn't be more proud of this song. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdZLpUcWps

With Lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLw4tbAMF_c

Musical version by the Piano Guys !
Pure delight to listen ! 

Sound track No 1 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkVaMYoRwaQ

Sound Track for Movie Twilight Breaking Dawn Part  1 - Turning Page

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnImthnsU7w

Sound Track for Movie Twilight Breaking Dawn Part  2 

Published on 18 Nov 2012

~Lyrics  for Part 2 ~

The day we met
Frozen I held my breath
Right from the start
I knew it I found a home for my
Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath
Every hour has come to this

One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhLwZVh63Vk

Part 2 Another Version

Instrumental by Piano Guys - as romantic as the song

When you receive words of Praise

It is not often that we receive words of praise
especially in our workplace
where fictions and tensions abide in full force
especially when it comes from your bosses' mouths
that is really like the horses' mouths !

To soak on it could drown you
To pass it by is plain stupidity
To take it seriously you must be joking
To dwell on it you may get short-circuited
To ignore it you are a fool

The real answer is follow your heart
To ponder upon your heart
Toss and turn again and again
What this means to you
What it could mean
What does it take to arrive here
What do the bosses want in return

After all the pondering
it is business as usual
Back to the jobs and tasks
hopefully you have been renewed
with slightly more energy and zeal

The Middle Kingdom

I once threaded upon

The Land of the Giant Dragon
It was in deep sleep
Perhaps it has long gone
Fallen but not forgotten
Locked up but not forbidden to enter

I came into the Middle Kingdom
Where the Giant Dragon used to roam
His power and legacy was unmatched
As the buildings and walls would tell
The incredible story of His Reign
A strong kingdom so long ago

Awake the Giant Dragon
Sleep no more
The world is watching and tide is turning
To see your descendants far across the seas
They are shining and holding on the legacy
Being the descendants of the Giant Dragon





History tells us the glory and the fall
The charms of majesty we will remember
The fallen sins of men we shall refrain
To know one's destiny
As the descendant of the Giant Dragon
My glorious past and future is in our hands

人在做，天在看！As man does, God is watching !

I guess this sums up what has been happening since the election is over. So many black-out questions that no one could provide an answer. The frustrations and anguish of the people is unmatched to the powerful authority elected by a simple majority.

We have been taught in Chinese Class by our Chinese Teacher, there is always a response to our every actions. A "reward" will await us ! We should always check with the Heavenly Codes and check our conscience in order that we do not make big mistakes in life.

It is like what Physics Teacher taught us in Physics : Forces are Equal ! Always ! It is Equal and Opposite ! When we hit the board hard with our fist, we may think we could dent the board or break it but in reality, the board will return the same force to us, we experience it in our own fist, the pain !

God Before Me

Girls' Brigade Malaysia shall ever stand
Over seventy five years in our beloved homeland
Desiring to build up a people of Righteousness

By the GB motto, we will be faithful
Endearing all to seek serve and follow Christ

Following paths that leads to the rainbow

Over the rainbow His promises are true

Rays of joy for life under the sun

Equipping lives for victorious living

Majestic and great is His name
Empowering all who come unto Him


Girls' Brigade shall ever stand and obey
Obey and trust the Master's call for our destiny
Destiny of love and hope as never before

Before time You have destined to love us eternally
Eternally we are Yours and true forever
Forever we be faithful and gives our lives as offering
Offering of Praise and gratitude We will rise
Rising up from a heart full of joy and encouragement
Encouraging young ones through inspirations

Marching onward to millennium and beyond
Equipping His daughters one by one.

Captain Doria Heng

2^nd Kota Kinabalu Girls’ Brigade Company

2013

3rd Kettering GB Company, Northamptionshire, UK

1985-1986

These cadets whom I taught are now mummies !

Me and my 2nd KK GB Company Officers, 2013

The Story of Flags

It is time for that event again
Once every five years
To elect the People's representatives
To represent us
To defend our rights
To promote us
To protect us from harms

In order to be elected
They must choose a symbol
To represent who they are
What they believe in
So that when the people see the symbol
They think them and will vote for them

So my girl asked me
Why are there so many flags with symbols
Are they all not the same
What is election
I replied her
Its time to choose a leader to lead us
These symbols tell the story of who they are
What they are passion about
What they promise to deliver

She then asked again
So, what is the decision
I told her each one will choose who they think
Can best deliver the promises the fastest way

My Beautiful Homeland

Mountain Kinabalu is the backdrop of our city

The city that I call Home

Gaya Islands is the seaview of our city

The city that I call Home

Mountains, Islands

Sky and Sea

So blue

So beautiful 

May my Homeland be forever more 

Photo by Datuk Chan 

Aerial Photo of my Taman Likas Jaya

Offspings

GB Cuties

GB Cadets in 2010

Best Food In Sabah

Fish Soup with Meehon, Damai 

The Prodigal's Mum

Smile hang on my lips
And inwardly laughing gayly
To see my Pride and Joy
Growing up so tall

Tears flow in drops
While heart is weeping deeply
To know the sweetest cutest being
Has lost his way

Face with a frown
While soul is bleeding softly
To hear what others have to say
About my precious darling

When has time gone ?
When has my baby grown up ?
Where is his heart and soul ?
Its so lost and need to be found

The soul of a mum
Made of laughters, teardrops and blood
To God she will turn
Her fears, sorrow and dreams
As she awaits God to bring her prodigal returns

~ Doria, April 2013

Life is like a Salad Bowl

Life as we know it is always changing,
A Melting Pot
A Beautiful Mosaic
A Master Piece
A Journey
A Book to be Written

Perhaps, we could say Life is like

A SALAD BOWL

It does not force you to change
It does not melt you to become like others
It is not always the strongest win
It is not always the richest is happy
It brings all together and keep its distinct parts

You have to decide how you will take in the entire Salad Bowl

A bit at a time
A bit all mixed up
Spice it up
Blend it in juicer

At the end of life, it shall present you

Your Unique Life !

China Trip

Our kids had their wish came true

Going to winter wonderland

Seeing snow on the ground

Temperature below zero

Wearing winter jacket and gloves

Skating Ground

Cotton Candy Soft as Snow

Our family with Grandpa and Grandma

Tianaman Square

We went through the "Once-Forbidden" City Door