tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60717082011-12-15T13:04:32.051+10:00.:Bringing down the palace's Walls:.I am to be rescued.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.comBlogger3511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-40243146411676497032009-02-16T17:20:00.002+10:002009-02-16T17:28:57.862+10:00I think its bad that I do not care, but I do not care.I hate that people treat me like I am dirt and think its ok.Has society forgot respect for humanity, and human life. Perhaps.I tried and tried, but still these people prevail.They say they love me but their words and actions do not.I never thought I would be one to say these emtoional, nonsensical things. but perhaps I am indeed over this Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-40386201596152679802007-07-12T08:12:00.000+10:002007-07-12T08:13:01.888+10:00aha!It just occurred to me while proceeding to the ladies down the ward's corridor, I don't like to be jealous, I just want to know I am loved and I want to love like I never had before....What torture to be alive sometimes.... sigh.... but I am alive, so I'm going to forget this all ever happened for now and just live...alright, sydeny tonight.MeLMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-25819625348872983102007-07-12T08:11:00.000+10:002007-07-12T08:12:29.622+10:00I can only hold on for so long*Listening to Ha Dias by Luca MundacaAt work, listening to the cleaning lady, Trish, do her rounds.Its hard trying to figure how I feel. I dwell on thoughts I shouldn't dwell on, I complicate matters where I shouldn't complicate matters, I'm a big ball of messy thoughts. Yes, a huge one. Love is elusive, it comes and goes. One moment I hate you, the next I love you, Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-61065628787822274062007-07-12T08:08:00.000+10:002008-12-09T18:04:37.407+10:00Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-18789990543003275222007-03-08T21:50:00.000+10:002007-03-08T21:55:31.504+10:00Today's happenings....Sound in the background: TV.Ok, today I went to work and ended up with one patient again... he he... Tried to figure out my roster and erm, still figuring it out. :)highlight of the day, I had a great Steak today at Hog's Breath Cafe with a bunch of really cool girls...So now, trying to organise things for work tomorrow and then off to bed.Early morning start...I'm getting Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-32243059892881234022007-03-07T20:30:00.000+10:002007-03-07T21:59:49.293+10:00The Day of Tire...Sound in my ears: The TV.Ok, so I went to see Tara and her little bubby today and my has Charlotte grown! Now I have a nickname for her - Mochi Mushroom. :) She cries whenever I hold her, well, unless she has her bottle or sleeping. Other than that, she cries, I feel so used... hehe. :PAiight, off to bed, work tomorrow and I just realised, I've got dinner with some girls Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-65923279235875379732007-03-06T19:10:00.000+10:002007-03-06T19:14:29.556+10:00Down the Coast...Music listening to: Papo de Psicologo by Jairzinho OliveiraI went down the coast today and had a great time just basking in the sun with a friend from uni. We had so much fun! :)She introduced me to Solariuma and I tried it for the first time today, but I don't think I would do it again, it really was ok, and sort of a waste of money for me... but it was an experience and the Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-81661126219890293382007-03-05T22:40:00.000+10:002007-03-05T22:45:07.548+10:00Crazy Weekend...Music Listening to: Happiness by BoA.This weekend, I worked, it was so crazy and I am so tired today, I finally will have 2 days off and I'll be heading down the Coast tomorrw with an old friend from University, so that should be good! :)This morning I went to work and I was assigned three patients, before you could say "Akuna ma ta ta means no worries", they were one by one all Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-21980612339564395152007-03-04T16:46:00.000+10:002008-12-09T18:04:37.694+10:00Oooo... My bad.... (pic: MeL and Ivory in Kuai, Kona, Hawaii)Music listening to: BoAI just realised how long ago I left a post!!!! ah ha ha...right, time to update my friends, I've been everywhere on the past month, including, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan and Hawaii, not to forget, Sydney too...Happy New Year, Happy Birthdays (sorry if i missed yours!) and Xin Nian Kuai Le! :)Ok, now I am Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1165106633451993412006-12-03T10:43:00.000+10:002006-12-03T10:43:53.470+10:00Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1163921603943121522006-11-19T17:27:00.000+10:002006-11-19T17:33:23.960+10:00Like a Rose.Song listening to: Hitomiwo Tojite by Hirai Ken.Quote of the day: ~ Melissa T.I will make it through.Today, as stressful as it was, I learned one thing, its something gardeners call weeding. Let me give an analogy. If you were a rose, planted in the middle of the beautiful garden, with thorns surrounding you, then the gardener comes in and cuts all the thorns away; revealing the Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1163724298689410052006-11-17T10:38:00.000+10:002006-11-17T10:44:59.490+10:00 MAKE POVERTY HISTORY! I'm working for World Vision tonight at southbank in Brisbane, Australia. We are doing a LIVE screening of the MAKE POVERTY CONCERT in Melbourne! Come join us! It starts at about 7pm, so be there or be square! :)Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1163685630308544212006-11-16T23:57:00.000+10:002006-11-17T00:00:30.333+10:00Puzzled pieces, still pieces of a puzzle.Song listening to: Miracles by Hirai KenI just had a thought late in the night while doing my puzzle.Puzzles have pieces, all perfectly fitting one specific spot,kinda like us huh? Don't you reckon?Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1163665858321520502006-11-16T18:30:00.000+10:002006-11-16T18:30:58.330+10:00I am waiting for you... Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1163665409504136672006-11-16T17:54:00.000+10:002006-11-16T18:49:18.796+10:00Still the Same...Song listening to: Life is Another Story by Hirai KenToday's Excerpt:"And be sure of this: I am with you ALWAYS, even to the end of the age"~Matthew 28:20~His Princess: Love Letters from Your King [Pg 102-103]My Princess...You are NEVER alone:You never need to hold on to anyone out of fear of being alone, My preciousPrincess. I am with you wherever you are. I am the friend who Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1163592036331385632006-11-15T21:52:00.000+10:002006-11-15T22:00:36.376+10:00Just Is.Song Listening to: Life is Another Story by Hirai Ken.I understand that this may go against most poeple's comprehension of life; but this sad feeling, I don't want it to go away, not just yet. I want it to stay so that I can drift in its melodic currents. To sense, in full, the ambience around me. Didn't the apostle Paul say that it is better to be sad than happy, for in sadness we are Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1163564312076419892006-11-15T14:18:00.000+10:002006-11-15T14:18:32.096+10:00Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1163515260769831432006-11-15T00:36:00.000+10:002006-11-15T00:41:00.810+10:00The Walls Coming Down?Song listening to: Rakuen by Hirai KenToday, I feel so much better, somehow, I am feeling better.Although, I do wonder if it'll last.to be honest, I don't want to feel better, I want to really understand my position before I move on.MeLMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1163426276759023302006-11-13T23:39:00.000+10:002006-11-13T23:57:56.823+10:00MelancholySong listening to: Sentimental by Hirai Ken.Verse for today: ~ Luke 12:31,32 NIV~[Seek His Kingdom]But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given toyou as well. "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleasedto give you the kingdom. Today, strangely, the feelings have crept up on me, I no longer find myself in "happy, its ok" land, but oddly enough, still very Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1162985584319860492006-11-08T21:31:00.000+10:002006-11-13T16:41:21.550+10:00InsanityIf insanity had a name, it'll be mine....Sometimes I absolutely hate people, that feeling is more poignant than I would prefer.If I had a cave, I'd hide for a while to come.More often than not, I just want to be me, people are influences I do not need right now.I do have a God, I like His voice.How I somehow make a failing attempt to make it right everyday is a miracle to even imagine.If Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1159606104871221182006-09-30T18:47:00.000+10:002006-09-30T18:48:24.886+10:00The things Dreams are made of.Today I watched Step Up with my sister Shyann; and I absolutely loved the movie. The things that dreams are made of: the desire, the sweat, the need, the realisation.This is how my life shall write it’s story, totally passionate about my loves in life. My God is my witness, far be it from me to never strive to realise my absolute abilities!I am living the way I know Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1155624242431051272006-08-15T16:13:00.000+10:002006-09-13T00:27:40.226+10:00This I know..."One thing that I know for sure is that I do notknow."~MeLissa TohI've tried to think about things in this world but I do not understand many of them.Its so normal to react agressively towards many a things, especially htose that were agressive first, but yet I feel like a failure to be reacting that way at all.Have I become the very things that I detest? NO. no indeed.I don't Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1152525916659295112006-07-10T19:38:00.000+10:002006-07-24T08:24:08.206+10:00UPDATES!!!!Hey everyone, just some pictures from my phone, the pics on my camera can't be uploaded without a cable aso i could only infrared thru my mobile! :)Enjoy you guys and I'll see you all soonish! :)Love, MeL:)On my UK and EU adventure, this is FRIBOURG, SWITZERLAND!We were all watching the finals for the Fifa World Cup 2006 and I'm glad to say, ITALIA won!!!! Ok, frnech supporters, don't Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1147741221360855882006-05-16T11:00:00.000+10:002006-05-16T11:02:11.276+10:00My montage - to hike this planet, to find love within, to dream, to thirst, to want, to save and to be saved. -eL Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1147741010505364842006-05-16T10:47:00.000+10:002006-05-16T10:56:50.523+10:00Lonely Planet.Song Listening to: Shadow of Your Wings - Darlene Zschech.Verse for Today: Isaiah 43:1-3a NIV"Fear NOT! Be bold... But now, this is what the LORD says - he who createdyou, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; Ihave summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, Iwill be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1143947398747421332006-04-02T13:09:00.000+10:002006-04-02T13:09:58.753+10:00Flowers on the ground @ Redcliffe: Solo I am not, my every detail He knows of. The closer He looks, the more beautiful I am. Thank you for Your everlasting Love. Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1143947165474571392006-04-02T12:37:00.000+10:002006-04-02T13:06:05.546+10:00Thinking of You.Music Listeing to: Para Tu Amor by JuanesQuote of the Day: ~ Bill "Bubba" Bussey" If I am me, how can I mess me up?"Words well spoken, if indeed I am me, how can I mess me up? I cannot pretend to be me, I am as I am.Working today in the wards, I didn't feel too up to it, but as I thought of you, a smile crept onto my face. Subtle but it got me through the morning shift.As I think Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1142187176317408902006-03-13T04:12:00.000+10:002006-03-13T04:13:44.850+10:00[Byron Bay]: Look at the serenity of those waters, some times ou wish you could be one with the ocean, to be set free, to not be afraid of what is held within itself. Will my patience fail me? I pray not. Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1142186313356700532006-03-13T03:34:00.000+10:002006-03-13T03:58:33.423+10:00Keeping Me Restless.Song Listening to: Melody by David Tao (Tao Tse)Quote of the Day: ~Oswald Chambers from his book My Utmost for HisHighest: “Patience is more that endurance. A saint’s live is in the hands of Godlike a bow and arrow in the hands of an archer. God is aiming at something thesaint cannot see, and He stretches and strains, and every now and again thesaint says—“I cannot stand any Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1142087813246845002006-03-12T00:36:00.000+10:002006-03-12T00:36:53.250+10:00@ Southbank - Brisbane: Oh, look at that family, so sweet. ;) Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1142087594042175562006-03-12T00:16:00.000+10:002006-03-12T00:33:14.083+10:00Catching Up...Song Listening to: Only Trust Your Heart by Stan Getz & Astrud GilbertoI caught up with Mary, Sylvia and Chi tonight. We had a good dinner and some yumy teas and gelati.... oh yum...It was good listening, laughing and just talking, you know, amongst us girls....Nothing much to report, just I feel good and this Bosa Nova music I'm listening to... its soothing me right to sleep I can Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1141953243547180532006-03-10T11:14:00.000+10:002006-03-10T11:14:03.553+10:00Wishing you were here with me to enjoy this lovely moment of peace and calmness. Maybe you're already here, wait, I know you are; now in body you must return. It's just the nearness of you indeed. Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1141952857876215462006-03-10T10:43:00.000+10:002006-03-10T11:07:42.390+10:00The Long Day, and The Nearness of You...Songs Listengin to: The Long Day is Over and The Nearness of You by Norah JonesQuote of the Day: ~ Elmer G. Letterman "Personality can open doors, but only character cankeep them open. "I just spoke to an SIA CSO and I didn't feel very nice after putting the phone down. He didn't say anything bad, just maybe his tone and the way he spoke was a little Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1141925617090324902006-03-10T03:33:00.000+10:002006-03-10T03:33:37.096+10:00On Brunswick St: On the night streets of Melbourne, sitting in a nice cafe, with a real fire place, nestled in fine food and a cosy ambince. Will my thoughts find a home? In here, they will [My heart and soul]. Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1141925409788175852006-03-10T03:20:00.000+10:002006-03-10T03:30:09.833+10:00Still Up...Songs Listening to: random ones by random peopleBible Verse of Today: ~Mark 11:22-24 NIV Faith in God "Have faith in God," Jesus answered. "I tell you thetruth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' anddoes not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it willbe done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1141806894189806132006-03-08T18:34:00.000+10:002006-03-08T18:34:54.196+10:00Byron Bay: Will the Lord lead me down the right path and rescue me. Will He lead me to the sandy beaches of Life and the beautiful waters of peace? Yes, indeed He will. I await thee. -MeL Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1141806202163449422006-03-08T18:12:00.000+10:002006-03-08T18:23:22.213+10:00What is That Sound?Song Listening to: What Sound by LambQuote of the Day: ~ Marge Piercy "[Long hair] is considered bohemian, which may be why I grew it, but I keep it long because I love the way it feels, part cloak, part fan, part mane, part security blanket." I just had my hair coloured and cut. Its 3 inches shorter and I feel the difference but somwhow it still looks and seems SO very long,Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1140497602983726482006-02-21T14:53:00.000+10:002006-02-21T14:53:22.986+10:00So, You Boys out there must be wondering what we girls who ar eyoung and single did on Valentine's Day this year...well, have a sneak peek! Deli and Jaylyne left earlier, but the rest os us, well, we partied on!:) We had dinner at Eden cafe at Bardon, such a lovely view and good food too. Lovely. ;) Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1140497533330601242006-02-21T14:52:00.000+10:002006-02-21T14:52:13.336+10:00Micky, MeL, Lucy, Gamu, rue and Deb... Jo was taking the Photo! Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1140496520801502382006-02-21T14:35:00.000+10:002006-02-21T14:35:20.800+10:00Mel and Lucy: She's such a great person. I'm so glad to know her!... Although, we might have to change the conversation we had when we first met.... at least, on her part, right babe?... hehe.... love ya! Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1140496332901570712006-02-21T14:32:00.000+10:002006-02-21T14:32:12.906+10:00Lucy and Gamu... Enjoying your Soft Serves? Us girls, man... 11 and still out at Mackers! ;) Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1140496291464040652006-02-21T14:31:00.000+10:002006-02-21T14:31:31.470+10:00Rue and Micky.... Girls from Zimbabwe... Aren't they looking so cute and lovely....;) Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1140495794515833152006-02-21T14:23:00.000+10:002006-02-21T14:23:14.576+10:00Deb and Jo Crazy.... Look at those smiles.. :) Just lovely ladies, lovely..;) Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1140441708850748262006-02-20T22:54:00.000+10:002006-02-20T23:21:48.913+10:00Future Perspective. Song Listening to: The Economy Of Mercy by SwitchfootVerse for Today: ~Isaiah 53:5,6 NIV Redemption in Him: Christ Has Set Us Free! But he was pierced for ourtransgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that broughtus peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, havegone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORDMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1140140555563153902006-02-17T11:18:00.000+10:002006-02-17T11:42:35.623+10:00Too Quick to Say This?Quote of the Day: ~ CS Lewis “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.”Tis true what Lewis said. I feel that way most of the time.Of late, I have been realising of how in the past I have an innate ability to be rather passive in situations concerning myself. Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1137807657343800702006-01-21T11:34:00.000+10:002006-01-21T11:40:57.353+10:00Why Should I Feel This Way?Song Listening to: That's All by Michael BubleQuote of the Day:~ Barbara Hall, Northern Exposure, Rosebud, 1993 "The path to our destination is not always astraight one. We go down the wrong road, we get lost, we turn back. Maybe itdoesn't matter which road we embark on. Maybe what matters is that we embark."I always seem to want to pleasemy family... and if I don't, I Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1137769439671898272006-01-21T00:54:00.000+10:002006-01-21T01:03:59.683+10:00Its So Painful to lose a loved one to death...Song Listening to: You Belong to Me by Michael BubleHearing the news that someone I know lost someone so special to his heart has broken mine. When my grandfather died, I felt sad, but it was the kind of sad that even if we were to add all sorts of colourful vocabulary, it would still aptly fail to portray the lossness that you will feel.The tears Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1137397637290129712006-01-16T17:34:00.000+10:002006-01-16T17:47:17.303+10:00The Joy of knowing you.Songs listening to: Songs by Switchfoot.Quote of the day: ~Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689 - 1762)"You can be pleased with nothing when you are not pleased withyourself. "Today is a special day. A new born journey of one begins. I may not know how or when, but when and not if, it does come, I will rejoice with you.For now, hang in there, for we know not the perfect plans ofMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1137296330581675452006-01-15T13:25:00.001+10:002006-01-15T13:38:50.596+10:00If Only I Understood.Song listening to: Crucified by SalvadorQuote of the Day: ~Doris Lessing "In university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law islearning to tolerate fools."I just had a conversation with my sister and her friend and when I brought up tpoics of literature and writers, I was rather quickly put aside.It didn't hurt me as much it annoyed me. It's nothing against Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1136854833220654142006-01-10T10:18:00.000+10:002006-01-10T11:00:33.286+10:00In this familiar place....Songs listening to: Songs by Yolanda AdamsQuote of the Day: ~ Brucw Wilkinson"In all moods andin all seasons pour out the soul in prayer andsupplication with thanksgiving, and if the Spirit groans in intersession do notbe afraid of the agony of prayer. There are blessings of the kingdom that areonly yielded to the violence of the vehement soul."Why do I feel this way? Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1136198738175422652006-01-02T20:45:00.001+10:002006-01-02T20:45:38.620+10:00This was on May the 2nd last year in 2005! We went to Mt Tambourine. It's just about 30 mins sounth of Brisbane. I thought that I should update with phots before this year really begins..... :) Enjoy.... Sorry about the long wait for the site to load for rhose, like me, who still use 56K modems.... ha ha.... :) Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1136198701753600342006-01-02T20:45:00.000+10:002006-01-02T20:45:01.753+10:00Elle, MeL and Kay..... it was freezing on the mountain!..... Just look at that view!!!!:) Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1136198446004713972006-01-02T20:40:00.000+10:002006-01-02T20:40:46.616+10:00MeL, Huegette, Elle and Kay! Hot chicks..... khe khe Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1136198286822364292006-01-02T20:38:00.000+10:002006-01-02T20:38:06.830+10:00Ordering our food!!!! mmm.... yum!!!!!!!! Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1136198158854715982006-01-02T20:35:00.001+10:002006-01-02T20:35:59.196+10:00Huegette and Elle. Elle: "ponder, ponder, ponder...." Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1136198134542870722006-01-02T20:35:00.000+10:002006-01-02T20:35:34.560+10:00Huegette and Elle! Wow, look at those smiles! Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1136197963686291272006-01-02T20:32:00.000+10:002006-01-02T20:32:44.210+10:00MeL and Huegette! Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1136197656805619192006-01-02T20:27:00.000+10:002006-01-02T20:27:36.916+10:00Huegette, MeL, Elle and Kay. We ended the day off with a mini winery tour and we all bought some semillion chardonney Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135923072884578292005-12-30T15:55:00.000+10:002005-12-30T16:11:12.896+10:00So Far Away...Song Listening to: You and Me by LifehouseQuote of the Day:"I married the first man I ever kissed.When I tell my children that they just about throw up."~Barbara Bush~I like this song and I like this quote. Sweet and kinky respectively.I had one chance, a good enough chance for me I believe. How do I put down these thoughts without being too transparent? Hah, I'll just have to try Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135916648249468422005-12-30T14:24:00.000+10:002005-12-30T14:24:08.253+10:00Hey everyone, Well, i think I must have out these photos up before, but i forgot if I did. Well, here they are, it was my 19th!!!! Can you guys believe it, i turn 20 in 5 months...... sigh.... bye bye teenage years.... ;) more phots soon, enjoy! Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135916378379965002005-12-30T14:19:00.000+10:002005-12-30T14:22:51.616+10:00Kay: "Oh! Melly!!!!"Narella: "AHHH!!!!!! heh heh..."Mel: "RELAX girls, get a grip, its not the middle finger! Seriously, do you think? khe khe" Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135916100430442482005-12-30T14:15:00.000+10:002005-12-30T14:15:00.436+10:00Ok, Narelle, stop it, Kay's tried it.... and Kay, that by the way is not a cigar.... it's SUGAR.... i know they sound alike.... but... but.... o, I love you chickadees! Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135915967917570822005-12-30T14:12:00.000+10:002005-12-30T14:12:47.923+10:00Kay, stop trying to kiss me.... just smile like the rest of us will ya?.... ha ha.... Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135915875048407652005-12-30T14:11:00.000+10:002005-12-30T14:11:15.053+10:00SMILE!!!!!!! Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135915818474521492005-12-30T14:10:00.000+10:002005-12-30T14:10:18.480+10:00Our feable attempt to be bad.... which as you can tell, failed greatly... wait, are you scared?... schucks, no?... nevermind. ;( Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135915582583140642005-12-30T14:06:00.000+10:002005-12-30T14:06:22.586+10:00Kay...MeL...Elle Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135915236784739122005-12-30T14:00:00.000+10:002005-12-30T14:00:36.790+10:00Khe khe..... There's a bright light in front of me gals...... heh heh Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135915118188997412005-12-30T13:58:00.000+10:002005-12-30T14:03:17.443+10:00Kay: "Ok, has Mel turned 19 yet?!!!"MeL:" These girls are odd....Hmmm"Narelle: "Huh? Its Mel's 19th? I thought we were going for pole dancing lessons?.... I heard its real good exercise." Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135914976342883172005-12-30T13:56:00.001+10:002005-12-30T13:56:16.346+10:00Ok, blame Kay for this one, she was being cheeky...... khe khe Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135914970909235592005-12-30T13:56:00.000+10:002005-12-30T13:56:10.916+10:00I just had to post this beautiful picture of my dearest Narelle.... *Muackz!* Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1135406476859066132005-12-24T16:35:00.000+10:002005-12-24T16:41:16.870+10:00Hey Guys!I know I haven't been much of a Keep-in-contact junkie but I' m here now eh! :)Well, just wanted to tell you all out there who have been worried sick about moi, I'm fine.I'm trying to set up a weblog where I can see my stuff. For instance handmade jewellery and paintings; maybe some old stuff of sorts.It's up and coming in the new year and it'll be ready for your purchasing very soon!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1133067836362362982005-11-27T14:51:00.000+10:002005-11-27T15:03:56.373+10:00Just An Update.Songs listening to: Songs by Plumb on CandyCoatedWaterDropsQuote of the Dya: ~Mistinguette"A kiss can be a comma, a question mark, or an exclamation point. That's the basic spelling that every woman ought to know."(PS: I just thought this quote was kinda interesting, it doesn't reflect anything from my recent experiences.)It's beginning to storm here in Brisbane and for this of Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1131167902164051732005-11-05T15:13:00.000+10:002005-11-05T15:18:22.176+10:00Hadassah and Marcus.Song Listening to: In The Waiting by Greg LongBook just read: An Echo In The Darkness by Francine RiversHave you ever read a book and when it finished you just feel empty because their lives were so much more interesting than yours?Well, I kinda feel that way. I completely enjoyed the book so much and it was such a great way of knowing my God eve more.The Love between Marcus Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1130922505556968802005-11-02T18:59:00.000+10:002005-11-02T19:08:25.576+10:00Apart of Something ElseSong Listening to: The "Gladiator" (movie) theme Song by Hans Zimmer & Lisa GerrardQuote of The Day:~Martha Gellman "The only aspect of our travels that is interesting to others is disaster. "Its so strange this feeling, so surreal that you would pick up a book and be completely lost within its pages.This is my reccomendation:The Mark of The Lion Triology by Francine Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1130718693216784042005-10-31T10:04:00.000+10:002005-10-31T10:31:33.373+10:00Exam and Transport Stress: A Seeming ConnectionSong Listening To: In The Waiting by Greg LongQuote of The Day:~Helen Keller (1880 - 1968) "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a wholeexperience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure. "I am so stressed, I can feel my heart beating quicker than I can Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1130567181205269222005-10-29T16:17:00.000+10:002005-10-29T16:26:21.216+10:00More, More, More! There's gotta be more.Song Listening to: More than Fine by SwitchfootQuote of The Day:~Vicky Aragon "What it comes down to is that anybody can win with the besthorse. What makes you good is if you can take the second- or third-best horseand win." I feel like crying right now! I want to more than bent on getting by.I recognise this struggle, I smell its familarity; how surreal toMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1130552763649597702005-10-29T12:18:00.001+10:002005-10-29T12:26:03.650+10:00Central Exams...Song Listening to: Strength, Courage and Wisdom by India.ArieQuote of the Day:~Vicky Aragon "What it comes down to is that anybody canwin with the best horse. What makes you good is if you can take the second- orthird-best horse and win." I have my exmas to be preparing for and I have yet so much more to study. I hope I get to finish before then.I read the Dailyfoot today and I Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1130552740395392892005-10-29T12:18:00.000+10:002005-10-29T12:25:40.396+10:00Central Exams...Song Listening to: Strength, Courage and Wisdom by India.ArieQuotw of the Day:~Vicky Aragon "What it comes down to is that anybody can win with the best horse. What makes you good is if you can take the second- or third-best horse and win."I have my exmas to be preparing for and I have yet so much more to study. I hope I get to finish before then.I read the Dailyfoot today and I Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1130390803674617492005-10-27T15:20:00.000+10:002005-10-27T15:26:43.686+10:00Marika Braily, My dearest firend.Song Listening to: One Last Time by K-ci and JoJoQuote of the Day: ~Mignon McLaughlin "The head never rules the heart, but just becomes its partner in crime."I just recieved a letter from Marika in California and I got a shock! I knew she was going to send it to me but I thought she was living in Mexico but her address was in California in SAN DIEGO!Ok, San Diego Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1130373994795703092005-10-27T10:37:00.000+10:002005-10-27T10:46:34.806+10:00Waking up in the MorningSong listening to: You by SwitchfootQuote of The Day: ~Mignon McLaughlin "The head never rules the heart, but just becomesits partner in crime. "I woke up this morning feeling good; then the thoughts of death impending and failure came creeping in my mind. Why do we suffer so? The thoughts we so dread and yet we allow them to keep coming back.There is not one moment of Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1130313878675356512005-10-26T17:39:00.000+10:002005-10-26T18:04:38.746+10:00A Familiar, Funny Something.Song listening to: Dare You to Move by SwitchfootQuote of The Day: ~Jenny Jerome Churchill "We owe something to extravagance, for thrift andadventure seldom go hand in hand."Whenever I listen to Switchfoot, I get a fuzzy feeling inside. It doesn't matter what situation I may be in, Switchfoot still manages to send me a fuzzy feeling in my tummy. A feeling I find so Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1130294417437477272005-10-26T11:54:00.000+10:002005-10-26T12:40:17.503+10:00I was in a Car accident.Sounds I am listening to: silence; my sould thinkingQuote of the Day: ~Jenny Jerome Churchill"We owe something to extravagance, for thrift and adventure seldom go handin hand"A seatbelt burn, a knee graze, a left foot ache and a total right body ache are the only signs of me ever being in an accident.My entire car is a possible write-off. the front was smashed so bad, i Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1129532479504523952005-10-17T16:40:00.000+10:002005-10-17T17:01:19.523+10:00Learning To Breathe....Song Listening to: Learning to Breathe by Swithcfoot.Quote of the Day: ~Timothy David Foreman, bassist of Switchfoot on"Livng is Simple".The irony of the statement 'living is simple' stings a little.....wejust look at the world around us, and the contradiction is painful and clear:living is not at all simple. in fact, living is very difficult and complex, andtruth is Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1128264633443730872005-10-03T00:41:00.000+10:002005-10-03T00:50:33.450+10:00Jonathan Foreman....Songs Listening to: The Original Soundtrack - Save The Last Dance [UK]Quote of the Day: ~Bob Dylan~"Those are yuppie words, happiness and unhappiness.It’s not happiness or unhappiness, it’s blessed or unblessed.”The Lead singer of Switchfoot has one the most interesting thought patterns I have ever read.Its so comfortable just reading his words about Switchfoot's latest album Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1128010983514228452005-09-30T02:22:00.000+10:002005-09-30T02:23:03.516+10:00"Meaningless, Meaningless, Meaningless"Song listening to: Lonely Nation by Switchfoot.Quote of the Day: ~Erma Bombeck~When I stand before God at the end of my life, I wouldhope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me".I had a number of discussions with a number of friends individually about life; and we found one thing, it is all Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1127833759204139932005-09-28T01:02:00.000+10:002005-09-28T01:09:19.210+10:00My Quiet Time.Album listening to: Nothing is sound by Switchfoot.Quote of The Day: ~Walt Disney~All our dreams can come true, if we have thecourage to pursue them. Whenever I feel like a need a space of my own where no one can bother me, its my shower I turn to. I take a hot shower and just sit in my tub; I let the water fall downmy skin and I take in that joy of being clean.When I'm in my showerMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1127617910937413982005-09-25T12:51:00.000+10:002005-09-25T13:12:36.686+10:00Singapore - My Last day.Sounds I am hearing: The construction outside.Quote of the Day: - Oscar Wilde -Fashion is aform of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months. Today is my last day here. I return to Brisbane tonight. Singapore used to be my reality and Australia my dream. Now, Australia is my reality and Singapore a holiday. Its strange how things wind up.I feel Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1127277723016146172005-09-21T14:02:00.001+10:002005-09-21T14:42:03.016+10:00The Soo Side of My Blood Line.Sounds I am hearing: The Heavy Tropical Rain.Quote of the Day:"In every conceivable manner, the family is linkto our past, bridge to our future."- Alex Haley (American Author whose works of historical fiction and reportage depicted the struggles of African Americans. Pulitzer Prize in 1977. 1921-1992)On my trip back to Singapore this time, things had a different turnMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1125804616477124882005-09-04T13:19:00.000+10:002005-09-04T13:30:16.483+10:00Goodbye Gong Gong (Grandpa).I heard the sudden news on friday that my Gong Gong was in a coma after falling ill. He has officially passed away this morning at 2:56 am in Singapore.I never knew my Gong Gong intimately, but i loved him still. I can't seem to think of words to say; so, i will quote my Yi Kao Fu (Second eldest uncle, mum's side):Hi Kids:A couple of hours ago I with the rest of my Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1124211102862556702005-08-17T02:51:00.000+10:002005-08-17T02:51:42.866+10:00Here are the photos from Desiress's visit! finally.... Enjoy. Songs listening to : Songs by Mase. Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1124211049088878222005-08-17T02:50:00.000+10:002005-08-17T02:50:49.093+10:00Desiree and MeLissa. The day we went to Harbour town down the Gold Coast (GC)! The is my unit behind by the way.... its a Tudor cottage look...;) Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1124210940311559682005-08-17T02:49:00.000+10:002005-08-17T02:49:00.316+10:00Des and ecchie in my garage..... Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1124210807107972972005-08-17T02:46:00.000+10:002005-08-17T02:46:47.113+10:00Des in front of my front door....;) Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1124210516033240252005-08-17T02:41:00.000+10:002005-08-17T02:41:56.036+10:00My house with flash. Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1124210408171230252005-08-17T02:40:00.000+10:002005-08-17T02:40:08.176+10:00Des and the other units.... ;) Come on and air those ah hem, armpits? ;) Nah, Des smells fone; just in case any of you is wondering.... :) Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1124210102598777072005-08-17T02:35:00.000+10:002005-08-17T02:35:02.603+10:00My house without flash. Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1124210022878274842005-08-17T02:33:00.000+10:002005-08-17T02:33:42.883+10:00I did that collage at the left top corner of the picture and framed it up! We could feel the sun shining through.... Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1124209922702162122005-08-17T02:32:00.000+10:002005-08-17T02:32:02.706+10:00smile wider DES! Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1124209837957372562005-08-17T02:30:00.000+10:002005-08-17T02:30:37.963+10:00I painted that background. Its one the biggest canvases I've ever painted! Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6071708.post-1124209737576648932005-08-17T02:28:00.000+10:002005-08-17T02:28:57.580+10:00My house - the study area! Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223273163416534758noreply@blogger.com0