I was told last week by my landlord that he wanted to increase my rental and only allowed me to boil my soup once a week?? Deep in my heart, I some wat knew one day he would say that to me given that I have been 'underpaying' them all these years. Staying here for 3years plus has made me witness how much his son has grew too. Heh. From a cute primary boy to now a young secondary boy independent of his ways. He's been staying in his parents room all these years and maybe it's a good time for him to have his own room.
There were many thought that went through my mind in deciding whether to move or to stay. The friends whom i've just started to bond in cg and the attachment I have with this place makes it even harder. It's easier to just stay in my comfort zone cause to step out into the unknown requires more changes and adjustments to be made.
I message someone I had in mind to ask if she has a place in mind near town. In fact, she was the first person I asked. Her reply came in almost immediate stating that the mum may have more 'lubang'. Five mins later, she replied again she got me an apartment at bukit timah for the price I asked! How funny I thought it was that her mum was so capable of finding a house so fast!
Today I went to meet her mum to view the apartment. It was at the central of bukit timah. But the moment I step in, I knew it wasn't the place I wanted to stay. A little old and noisy. I told her I like quiet places and am used to such environment. She said that only this morning she remembered that she has another condo nearby that I may like if I like scenery and quiet places. By then, I have already given up hope. She took a cab down for me even though it's ten min walk away.
This one was wow:) It's beautiful plus it's at the highest storey. Next to bukit timah hill. My rooms beautiful and it overlooks the hill:) The swimming pool is so big like the ones you see in some hotel. Sauna. Jacuzzi. Tennis court. Squash court. Badminton court. Basketball court. Gym. Bbq pit.
Not only that. There's a piano in the house! Gosh it seem to follow me wherever I go. And it's pretty new. Maybe god really wants me to brush up my skill. The aunty bought it because she's learning at the age of 60plus??:) The bus stop is at the entrance of the condo. No more walking. Direct bus to work:)
On top of that, she treated me for dinner and shared the most amazing things. She was from New Creation before. She love to go for mission trips to visit orphans. Places likes india, china. Orphans??something that's been on my heart. And she's going to take up a part time bible study course in DTC. DTC sounds familiar...it was the bible school I happened to step into when I visited my ex-baby,Zoe whose transferring over to my class next week:)
When I heard that I'll be staying with three Indonesian girls, the first thought that came was...more opportunity to reach out. Heh.
Now I get to stay in a place I love and do the thing I love most. Swimming, boil my soup, and play the piano. I even get to go jogging at Bukit Timah hill. Running on treadmill has never been my cup of tea. Maybe it will be one day. My closest friends stay within the vicinity too.
God's been really good. I now get to stay in one of the best location for the price of a average hdb flat. I did tell God, taking this up would means I will not be able to bless as much given that I pay more here. But this place will be a blessing for those who wants to use the facilities like the bbq pit or function room ya?:) I know the Lord will stretch my money and I'll still be able to do and buy the things I love.
He'll be faithful to provide for all my needs and I'll live to see greater days ahead!
Oh ya, as I was heading home in train, with my eyes closed and my head rested on my hand, someone patted me on my head. It was Esther my dear friend from cg! She happened to be standing just directly in front of me! How coincidental. She made a scan thru me first before saying hi to make sure if it was really me until she saw my crystal fish necklace. My trademark haha~How the Lord really brings a smile to my face even when I was heading home:)
I message someone I had in mind to ask if she has a place in mind near town. In fact, she was the first person I asked. Her reply came in almost immediate stating that the mum may have more 'lubang'. Five mins later, she replied again she got me an apartment at bukit timah for the price I asked! How funny I thought it was that her mum was so capable of finding a house so fast!
Today I went to meet her mum to view the apartment. It was at the central of bukit timah. But the moment I step in, I knew it wasn't the place I wanted to stay. A little old and noisy. I told her I like quiet places and am used to such environment. She said that only this morning she remembered that she has another condo nearby that I may like if I like scenery and quiet places. By then, I have already given up hope. She took a cab down for me even though it's ten min walk away.
This one was wow:) It's beautiful plus it's at the highest storey. Next to bukit timah hill. My rooms beautiful and it overlooks the hill:) The swimming pool is so big like the ones you see in some hotel. Sauna. Jacuzzi. Tennis court. Squash court. Badminton court. Basketball court. Gym. Bbq pit.
Not only that. There's a piano in the house! Gosh it seem to follow me wherever I go. And it's pretty new. Maybe god really wants me to brush up my skill. The aunty bought it because she's learning at the age of 60plus??:) The bus stop is at the entrance of the condo. No more walking. Direct bus to work:)
On top of that, she treated me for dinner and shared the most amazing things. She was from New Creation before. She love to go for mission trips to visit orphans. Places likes india, china. Orphans??something that's been on my heart. And she's going to take up a part time bible study course in DTC. DTC sounds familiar...it was the bible school I happened to step into when I visited my ex-baby,Zoe whose transferring over to my class next week:)
When I heard that I'll be staying with three Indonesian girls, the first thought that came was...more opportunity to reach out. Heh.
Now I get to stay in a place I love and do the thing I love most. Swimming, boil my soup, and play the piano. I even get to go jogging at Bukit Timah hill. Running on treadmill has never been my cup of tea. Maybe it will be one day. My closest friends stay within the vicinity too.
God's been really good. I now get to stay in one of the best location for the price of a average hdb flat. I did tell God, taking this up would means I will not be able to bless as much given that I pay more here. But this place will be a blessing for those who wants to use the facilities like the bbq pit or function room ya?:) I know the Lord will stretch my money and I'll still be able to do and buy the things I love.
He'll be faithful to provide for all my needs and I'll live to see greater days ahead!
Oh ya, as I was heading home in train, with my eyes closed and my head rested on my hand, someone patted me on my head. It was Esther my dear friend from cg! She happened to be standing just directly in front of me! How coincidental. She made a scan thru me first before saying hi to make sure if it was really me until she saw my crystal fish necklace. My trademark haha~How the Lord really brings a smile to my face even when I was heading home:)
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