Thursday, August 24, 2006

Dim Sum never fails no matter where you are

Hey when have i become spg??No lah, is cousin-in-law ,Steve!!!Don't hv any ideas on him gals
I look like a man here!!!!!!!!got moustache!eeks
On our way for a great Dim Sum Treat in NYC .This restaurant was closed down for health reasons!!!!Eeeks!!!!But their food is great!Seemed like we cannot be too picky.:)

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

The R's family verse

Psalms 127:1, “Unless the LORD builds a house, the work of the builders is useless. Unless the LORD protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.” (NIV)

Is all about god and not us in whatever we do.I chose a special scripture that becames a family verse for the R's Loft and it shall be nicely engraved on a plaque in the future. Meanwhile it will be neatly written on a decorative paper ,pasted on one of the mirrors in the bathroom.

“Blessed is the [family] who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But [their] delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law [they] meditate day and night. [Each] is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever [they] do prospers.” (Psalm 1:1:3)

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

God's creation is beautiful

Enjoying the beautiful scenary of the Falls
having our lunch by the whirlpool after hiking for five hours in GorgeTrail
Horseshoe Falls from Canadian side
Very happy to see this nice and complete arched rainbow in the maid of the midst ride. Good sign from heaven that good things are lying ahead
The majestic American Falls

rapids from niagara falls Check out more photos on my multiply site!!

Long island-Johnson Beach

the beach is crowded during summer and the gang is all ready to get themselves a gd tan!!
Here they are,Carol and Steve enjoying themselves!!! Ron, the beach bum is enjoying his fantasy book again!With all those chips and Coke,is time for him to hit the gym!

Saturday, August 19, 2006

A Carribbean black man

Have been missing my dad and family quite alot lately.Have dreams about them, wonder what are they doing and hope that i can be back to see them. I think i am missing home. And has only been three weeks since I came here.Gosh.

Interestingly,i made a friend who came from Carribbean in the computer room today. He was a doctor practising somewhere near Princeton University.He started talking to me first ( i am wary though coz you know America has all sort of weird people around)Nevertheless, the conversation went on smoothly and for THREE hours.I thought i must have been out of my mind . I am supposed to plan for our trip to London and nothing has been done. Anyway, he seemed pretty nice and offered lots of tips on the courses to take,the culture ,the cheapest airlines you can take and stuff like that.

The conversation went on until he revealed some personal stuff to me. And knowing that i am a Christian, we began to talk about GOD.He told me about his spritual walk and some of the persecutions he faced from his family because he was so consumed by vanity.He confessed that he has been caught up in making more money,having the biggest house and nicest car and just simply being the best.He felt he was not able to commit to god because of all these desires.
I told him that god knows he has heart and is still always with him even when he is drawn away. when time is ready, he will be ready and know all these are riches are from GOD and not from his own effort. And till then, he will be spiritually enlightened and touched and go back to Church again. What an intimate exchange on the heavenly father when somebody walked in and he stopped his conversation with me.

Well ,he gave me his email address and his apartment unit.I am not sure if i will write to him but definitely send him some Christian articles to bless him.

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Beautiful Falls

So excited to write my entry from Niagara Falls now. Our second nite here and I must say we were so glad that we came here for a vacation. Niagara Falls was magnificent and breathe taking and it just made you wonder how god has created this beautiful creation.

We have visited most of the sights and we enjoyed “Maid of the Mist” and “Cave of the winds” tremendously. The former was a cruise ride which took us direct underneath the falls. We saw beautiful rainbows in the mist in the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls. That was my first time seeing completed arched rainbow, with all the colours distinctively dispersed from the light.

The latter was a short trail which led us near the falls. We were all drenched as the water kept pouring at us at high speed .My teeth were chattering as it was night time. That made the trail walk even more exciting and adventurous. The Falls was equally beautiful at night as it was illuminated.

Today, we went for the Devil’s Hole trail. Goodness, I thought that was an easy trail but it turned out to be difficult for me with some major boulder hopping along the way. It ended up to be a 5 hours hike instead of 3hours because my dear sandals failed me halfway. The trail also took us to the Whirlpool State Park where there were beautiful rapids. I felt so relaxed and recharged. I love hiking. It really took your mind off !!!
I wonder what ‘s up for us tomorrow . We were quite ahead of our initial planned itinery.