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Bye Feb.... see ya next yr! I'll prepare my heart to welcome you more..

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A mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffe

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full they agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions--things that if everything else was lost and only they remained your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else -- the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first -- the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

S.o.p.h.i.s.t.i.c.a.t.e.

Sometimes I really feel that I can't do this.... Lord help me! I cry out to You... plz, deliver me!

Now I chose not to ask why in tears, for I've been asking for too long; I chose not to think of my pain, for it hurts to certain degrees I nearly felt numb, and this is not what You like to see. Occasionally I wish the time would go slower, for in this molding period, I wanna seize God's perfect will in shaping me. But at times I would hope the time to go by a few yrs ahead of now, to flee from some unnecessary moments.

 

Your luv sustains me, and I praise You.

Wii

OK, before I get to take dance lessons, if Wii is gonna get me lose some weights, I'd like to try it! ^^

謝謝my friends.. (Continued... part III)

Shawna: 嘻嘻 girl.... 妳也是其中一個我有滿心的感謝... yes, you're my special friend 2, someone who've known me for so long and cares for our friendship deeply~ 謝謝妳明白我的感受, stands beside me, 聽我說很多的事, 也跟我分享妳的經歷 - 雖然我們好多年都很少碰面. 希望妳可能的話, 搬回來LA吧!!! wahahaha~! 願妳回復到以前對主的渴慕... after all, you were the one who brought me to VOH and that's how my life was totally changed! 謝謝妳... for all the things you've done for me. 往後的日子, 彼此加油~! ^^

Sharon S: Thanks for remembering my b-day. Hope your life will be more fruitful in His eyes. Take care~! ^^

Shirley: It's been yrs since we've always celebrated b-days together. But I'm glad you were there this yr for me~! Yes.. Happiness is simple, and I hope you'll find the joy in Him. + oil together! ^^

Sophie: Sophie.... 這一年來特別謝謝妳對我的肯定跟接納~ Thanks for being one of my mentors and be there for me whenever I ask for help. 妳對主的堅持跟委身, 一直是我的榜樣. 每次說什麼, 妳也真的幾乎都能第一時間了解, 我真的很謝謝妳的愛跟友誼~ 繼續成為我的幫助吧~! 也願妳快快找到妳的良人, 更多為主大大使用. =)

Tiff: 謝謝妳積極的想為我慶祝生日, 真的讓我覺得很被愛~ =) 我一直覺得妳粉是成熟, 處理事情的態度跟原則很多時候都是我的模範~ 妳在感情上跟對家人那樣的愛也是我的鼓勵.... 我很高興 神把我們擺在一起, 一起追求祂~ 祝福妳未來的道路, 成為更多年輕人的幫助....~!!! 妳對於家人的需要跟想照顧的心, 我深深相信 神必看顧. 持續不斷為他們禱告, 妳必看見救恩全然的臨到妳所愛的家人身上~ and I proclaim, Lord - make it SOON! =)

純純: 謝謝妳的友誼for all these yrs (only 2? But I felt like yrs….!) 妳也成為我很大的幫助. 在我需要時, 妳always make time for me 2 ^^ 謝謝妳總是對我有信心, 相信.... 肯定我. 希望妳的生命在主裡更堅定, 在工作場合能不只做事凡是順利, 也能結出生命的果子得人的心歸向主! 加油喔, don't ever give up!! Fighting fighting!!!! =)

Fishball: 謝謝你魚丸, 積極的想為我慶生... 真的. 謝謝你在以前小組中對我的接納跟肯定, 現在也仍是鼓勵我~ 你的生命真的因為主, 一直在改變.... 為此我真的很高興, 祝福你在學業上, 感情上, 未來道路上, 看得越來越清楚, 不需要走冤枉路, 直奔祂要給你的一切. Keep shining for Jesus! + oil =)

Xiang: Thanks for your friendship over these yrs… Thanks for trusting in me in all times. I pray that your marriage will be a blessing to many more ppl, and may you come to know my Savior ASAP! Luv ya~! =)

謝謝my friends.. (Continued...)

Joseph: Thanks for the card, 你的文筆總是令我覺得溫暖, 跟誠懇. 謝謝你從小到大對我的信任跟接納. 你有好多比我更好, 更可以祝福到其他人的. 我真的很期待那個完全被釋放, 得勝的生活在你完全的生命裡. Luv you my bro.~

Joshua W: 謝謝你的禮物, 聽到你也摻一卡時, 我真的滿嚇一跳的 ^^" 不過真的很溫馨, 感到你的祝福.... =) 看到特別是你這一年來的成長, 我真的很得激勵.! 你一定會做得比我更好的, 加油!~ *btw, 我特別enjoy這幾個月跟你的同工 - worship team, Asian American Expo的溝通, 跟及但以理之間的橋樑溝通, etc. ^^

Lala: Lalalalalalalalala you really amazed me... 超有四姨那願意給的心~ 謝謝妳對我的信任, 肯定. 我真的很appreciate妳對表姊妹間的情誼的堅定, 我也何等謝謝 神讓我們也住在祂家中, 與祂的產業有分~! 願妳現在在Vancouver玩得開心, 也能在所面臨的困難中, 仰望祂! 期待我們再次相見的日子喔!! ^^ Luv ya~!  

Leo: 謝謝你的text~ 終於跟你連絡上了!! =p 願你在現在所需的一切, 親眼看到 神的祝福跟作為, I'll be praying for you, and hope to see ya SOON! =) God bless you and your family~!!!

Louis: hehe thanks for 'imprinting' my b-day into your brain now. =p Got your blessings, thanks... and also thank YOU for your sincere friendships over the yrs... and I hope to see you bearing more fruits for Him! =)

Rika: Thanks for being my sister, one of my best friends, and my spiritual partner.~ 上星期來接我, 我真的好開心.... 真的很久沒有這樣坐他人的車了~ 謝謝妳不斷的鼓勵我, 在我覺得看不到希望時, 妳在我身旁. 打從心底對我的信任, 更是用過往的經歷來再次肯定我. ^^ 雖然我們似乎能接觸的時間也越來越少了, 但是建立起來的友情是不改變的. 彼此繼續加油, 我們一定會有更美的未來在基督手中. *btw, 謝謝妳花時間去想之前問妳的問題, 妳的回覆比我想像中的更多, 更深, thank YOU! =)

Lynn: 看到妳回來教會生活後, 大大為主火熱.....我已經看到 神的祝福在妳的生命當中生發出來了... =) 相信妳的生命會有更多見證出來, + oil!!!

小晴: 妳跟妳姐真是可愛, 對人的體貼讓我很感動.~ 我是打算回去唸書, 可是不是回台灣讀!~ 讓妳有所誤會, 真不好意思~ ^^" 不過我回台灣的話, 一定會跟妳連絡的! =) 祝福妳找到一個適合妳, 可以更多經歷 神的教會!

Shao Paul: 你啊你啊... 生命真的讓我看到 神!.~ 雖然你年紀比我小, 可是可能因為你的經歷, 你對生命的認知, 完全是在我之上~~~! 謝謝你一直對我的肯定, 跟給我的鼓勵. 是的, 我所經歷的, 一定是不過於我所能承受的. 而你呢, 神一定是驗中你對祂的堅定, 所以讓你走的路, 在世人的眼中更是艱苦. But guess what, you'll reap more~~! ^^ 好好發揮 神給你的恩賜, 你的影響力一直存在, 還會有更大的impact的! Fighting! =) & plz send my greetings to Ken 2, he has been generous to me. and definitely to 邱爺爺跟邱奶奶 2~!

梨子: 謝謝妳遠方的祝福~ 妳跟妳妹對我的關心, 真是常常令我感動.... 謝謝妳的肯定跟鼓勵.... 我一定會讓妳看到幸福的我. 也祝福妳跟他好還要更好, 是屬 神的家庭, 可以用你倆一起的gifts來祝福更多人, 凡事都沒有缺乏.~! + oil!! ^^

Michelle Jung: 嘻嘻 謝謝妳為我唱生日歌, 妳真的是一位開心果....! 謝謝妳的友誼, 我期待我們一起更多為主做美好的見證, + oil喔! ^^

Nipen: 首先, 好喜歡妳給的耳環~ 妳的真誠跟正直, 在我軟弱時, 總是再次提醒我跟激勵我.~ 謝謝妳的愛, 妳的關心, 妳的信任, 妳在我生命中的影響. 能鼓勵妳的, 很多時候在話語上我都覺得很有限, 所以希望能在禱告中拖住妳. 加油, 不要小看自己呦! 神真的知道妳對祂的心, 祂必不使妳缺乏~! + oil together~! ^^

Rita: 謝謝姊姊的照顧, 每次總是多給了我我所要求的. 收到妳的祝福了, 我祝福妳有最好的良人~~!! =)

Sarah: 謝謝妳的祝福~ 跟對我的肯定.... 從妳口中出來的鼓勵, 我真的很感動.... 看到妳的道路越來越順利, 我真的打從心底為妳高興. 妳在主裡的委身, 我相信一定會結更多豐收的果子. Ganbatte together, my sister in Christ! =) 

謝謝my friends..

愛咪: 是表妹, 又是好朋友, 又是我的知己. 妳了解我的程度讓我覺得很安全跟妳說我很多的事. 雖然妳不是會給我太多方向跟怎樣作, 但是妳的想法跟意見仍是很容易影響我的. 我這一年特別感到妳的愛喔~! 是特別因為妳感情順利的關係嗎? ^^" 謝謝妳願意聽我說很多的話 (停止我說某些話時, 我知道妳也是為我好~), 跟一直以來對我的包容跟接納. Luv you.... my cool & loving sister.

Betty: 謝謝妳趕著奔回台灣前對我的祝福~ 看來妳是最早跟我說"生日快樂"的 =) Thanks for trusting me all these yrs.... may God keeps blessing you and your family, and all things you're concerned! =)

查理: 特別要謝謝你這半年來的鼓勵... 不知道是因為自己太weak了嘛, 聽到你這個多年認識我的好朋友在主裡的鼓勵, 可能加上又是以一個異性朋友的觀點上, 我幾次都在你面前不自主的哭了起來, 卻也重新得到造就跟得力.~ 謝謝你多年的友誼跟對我的肯定. 祝福你未來的道路, 也能更多成為我們家族的幫助 ^^

Connie L: Thanks for showing up at my party! 特別謝謝上次在妳車上的妳所表示的明白~ 認識妳也不短時間了, 看到妳越來越獨立.... 希望看到妳找到一個適合妳的小組, 不會常漂流不定 ^^" God bless you! =)

Dana: 親愛的姊姊, 妳這幾年都surprised me for remembering my b-day~~! 其實我們真的沒啥時間連絡, 可是真的每次收到妳的消息, 我都高興的老半天~~~ 我超喜歡跟妳在一起的, 雖然也常被妳損, 連建欽哥都看不下去, 會幫我說話~ ^^ 恭喜妳走到妳的目標了, 妳一定是個超棒的老師, 哪天我可以我要去sit in to your lectures ^^ 我一生中最大的祝福就是認識我生命的主 - Jesus, 期望妳能快快經歷我曾, 我所經歷的.~ Jesus loves you with an unfailing love! =)

大偉 T: 謝謝你那天特別來為我慶生. 你那天的分享, 我很感動.... 可是也因此回想起這後半年沒怎樣照顧你說..... =p sorrie, 原因我想你也應該知道 ^^" 粉是謝謝 神讓我成為那個帶你來教會的. 我真的覺得是個何等大的榮幸~! 謝謝你的friendship, 我總覺得我們好像認識超久的說, 是因為你把我當像你姊一樣的看待嗎? =) 看到你帶不少朋友來教會, I'm really proud of you =) 也謝謝你帶Shawn星期四來, 除了多份禮物, 多了個人為我祝福外, 我也希望他那天enjoy, thank YOU~! Yes... 彼此加油! 也願你認識, 渴慕, 經歷 神更多, 一生在主裡不浪費~!

Donald: 謝謝你知道我的生日後, text祝福我~ 認識你時, 就是看到你火熱愛主的光景了. =) 謝謝你在一開始我們不太認識時, 成熟跟謙虛的表現, 跟之後的鼓勵跟肯定. 願主聽你的禱告, 祝福你跟你的家人, 也願你為祂大大發光.

Edward: 謝謝你記得我生日跟對我的祝福.~ 在很多小事上, 你總是會注意到...~ 謝謝你適時的關心跟不斷的肯定. 願你所有的忙碌都在基督裡蒙祂的喜悅, 得祂的紀念, bless you! ^^

Eric H: 認識你也是最久的其中一個... 謝謝你記得我的生日 *因為你有時會消失很久!!!! @@ =p well, 謝謝你對我的肯定跟在主裡對我的祝福... I received them! =) 謝謝你還是願意送我禮物啊 (belated b-day gift)~~ ^^ 真的是感謝你的愛 =) 雖然我知道你真的很忙, 也知道這段時間你也仍是在經歷 神, but I still hope to see you in His house with all bros & sistas... you know, + oil lor =)

Esther Tao: 嘻嘻 同教會認識這麼久, 一直到最近我們才有更深的友誼跟連結. ^^ 我真的超開心能開始跟妳熟起來... 謝謝妳一直以來的肯定. Now you're like one of my big sisters who I can trust in, and share with. 我真的深信我們會有更多美好的服事機會, 一起為主擺上 =)

Eva: 謝謝姊姊的祝福~ 在台灣的妳們, 還是這麼關心在遠方的我們, 我真的很謝謝妳~ 身體呢多多照顧, 祝妳跟姊夫成為更多人生命的祝福as you've been to us! ^^

法藍克: Um.. as I said, 今年慶生的奇客~!! Thank you for your friendship for..... 10 yrs or so. Gee.. how much we've been through~~ 特別在我多年前的少數異性朋友當中, 你算是最敢在我心情不好時, 仍會鍥而不捨找我講話的.~ =p & thank you for that - you showed your care. =) 那天聽到"長輩"們在稱讚你時, 我才發現我不夠appreciate你為朋友所作的 (對我而言啦~!) 謝謝你多年來的包容跟對我個性相處上的接納, 希望我這幾年有讓你看到改變. &.. 神應允了你跟祂求在24歲時結婚的禱告, 你的經歷讓我相信 神一定也會聽我的禱告的~ ^^ all of these, thank YOU~!

Gracy: 嘻嘻, 收到妳的電話真的讓我很開心~ 這麼忙的妳, 竟然記得... 真的很感動~! 這一年來真的比較少見面了, 不過每次見到你們, 仍是感到妳跟大D的愛, 我很謝謝你們. 看來你們一輩子是我的輔導, 跑不掉了, hahahaha ^^ 願 神祝福你們跟super可愛的Jocelyn!!!! Luv ya~! ^^

海大姊: 保重... 我的朋友, 無法跟妳慶祝到, 不過收到妳誠懇的祝福. 我真的期待我們之後的再見, 我倆一定會成為更愛主, 更有基督香氣的門徒, 加油!!~

玉妹: 可能對我倆而言, 在彼此磨一些生命時, 真的覺得很難... 不過一直以來, 我都看到我們因為愛主的緣故, 而願意調整跟再次接納, 我覺得這個真是很美的事~ 妳對事情的意志力跟持續度, 真的很令我佩服, 也因此很激勵我.~ 謝謝妳總是在清掃上, 為我跟Amy做很多, 謝謝妳的愛~~ 彼此加油! 謝謝妳做我的朋友, 做我的表妹, 為我在主裡的幫助! =)

Jenny (Daniel): 謝謝妳記得我的生日...~! 跟妳的text~ 願妳成為更多姊妹的祝福, and hope the salvation will come upon all your families 2! =)

Miji: 謝謝你打電話給我....~~ 令我感動呢~ 謝謝你對我就像對姊姊的信任, 看來之前你被我小嚇到的事沒有太大的影響, GOOD! =) 加油囉, 你一定可以從現在起, 好好的裝備, 未來被 神大大使用的! Fighting~! ^^

Joella: 嘻嘻 妳仍是記得我的生日, 感謝啊~~!! 幾年的好友了, 妳口中的話語總是不斷的鼓勵我跟信任我, 我很謝謝妳的友誼~ 祝福妳, 在心裡各方面所求所想的, 神自己為妳成就, 讓妳一無擔憂~ 妳好友Esther的生命所經歷的, 也要成就在妳的生命中!! bless ya~! =)

26, I welcome you. =)

雖然現在在我算是晚了 (*早了), 我其實也累了, 但是我真的不想錯過這個時間記錄下心情. 我喜歡今天在 主裡的一個26歲的開始~ 關心我的弟兄姊妹們, 你們的愛Jane都收到了…. 每一個手機的text msg, 每一個留言, 每一通打來祝福的電話, 和每一個從口中speak to my life的祝福, 我都記在心裡, 也在基督裡享受你們給的一切. 我感謝我的 神, 祂讓我經歷不只是從祂而來的愛跟幫助, 這一陣子我也經歷什麼是在主裡的彼此相愛.~ “凡事互相效力, 叫愛 神的人得益處, 就是按祂旨意被召的人 (羅馬書 8:28)” 我為著也同愛這一位配得一切的神而在一起同走天路的弟兄姊妹們, 我獻上感恩; 你們成為我的幫助, 願我的一生也成為你們的祝福.~ 榮耀歸於我主!

Thanks to my grandparents, for you gave me my loving parents. Thanks to my parents, for you gave me my creative & intelligent brother. Thanks to my relatives, for you gave me so many supportive and sweet cousins. Thanks to the friend who brought me to church, to know my Savor. Thanks to my former advisors, for you’ve been my support and directed me to seek after Him. Thanks to my brothers & sisters in Christ, for you’ve been part of my ‘molding stage’, and accept me as who I am. Thanks to my close godly sisters, for you’ve demonstrated how to love God with all our souls, all our hearts, and all ours minds; and being there for me always. Thanks to my spiritual leaders, for you’ve revealed God’s unconditional love to me. Ultimate thanks & glory to You!

謝謝主, 我的好處不在You以外.!

Faith

It just happened that since last yr, I started to ask b-day presents from God.. and He's really faithful, He really gave me sth. I can't see yet where the gift is taking me to, but I gotta have faith in Him.

 

*<<You rescued me because You delighted in me>>*

Personality of a cartoon character - which do you most resemble?

Answer all the questions (only 10) with what describes you best, add up all your Points (which are next to the answer that you choose) at the end and look for your results.  
1. Which one of the following describes the perfect date?
.a) Candlelight dinner (4 pts.)
.b) Fun/Theme Park (2 pts.)
.c) Painting in the park (5 pts)
.d) Rock concert (1 pt.)
.e) Going to the movies (3 pts.)
 
2. What is your favorite type of music?
.a) Rock and Roll (2 pts.)
.b) Alternative (1 pt.)
.c) Soft Rock (4 pts.)
.d) Country (5 pts.)
.e) Pop (3 pts.)
 
3. What type of movies = do you prefer?
.a) Comedy (2 pts.)
.b) Horror (1 pt.)
.c) Musical (3 pts.)
.d) Romance (4 pts.)
.e) Documentary (5 pts.)
 
4. Which one of these occupations would you choose if you only could choose one of these?
.a) Waiter (4 pts.)
.b) Professional Sports Player (5 pts.)
.c) Teacher (3 pts.)
. d) Police (2 pts.)
.e) Cashier (1 pt)
 
5 . What do you do with your spare time?
.a) Exercise (5 pts.)
.b) Read (4 pts.)
.c) Watch television (2 pts.)
.d) Listen to music (1 pt.)
.e) Sleep (3 pts.)
 
6. Which one of the following colors do you like best?
.a) Yellow (1 pt.)
.b) White (5 pts.)
.c) Sky Blue (3 pts.)
.d) Dark Blue (2 pts.)
.e) Red (4 pts.)
 
7. What do you prefer to eat?
.a) Snow (3 pts.)
.b) Pizza (2 pts.)
.c) Sushi (1 pt.)
.d) Pasta (4 pts.)
.e) Salad (5 pts.)
 
8 What is your favorite holiday?
.a) Halloween (1 pt.)
.b) Christmas (3 pts.)
c) New Year (2 pts.)
.d) Valentine's Day (4 pts.)
.e) Thanksgiving (5 pts.)
 
9. If you could go to one of these places which one would it be?
.a) Paris (4 pts)
.b) Spain (5 pts)
.c) Las Vegas (1 pt)
.d) Hawaii (4 pts)
.e) Hollywood (3 pts)
 
10. With which of the following would you prefer to spend time with?
.a) Someone Smart (5 pts.)
.b) Someone attractive (2 pts.)
.c) Someone who likes to Party (1 pt.)
.d) Someone who always has fun (3 pts.)
.e) Someone very sentimental (4 pts.)

Adds up the points:
(10-16 points) You are Garfield :
You are very comfortable, easy going, and you definitely know how to
have fun but sometimes you take it to an extreme. You always know what
you are doing and you are always in control of your life. Others may
not see things as you do, but that doesn't mean that you always have to do what is right. Try to remember, your happy spirit may hurt you or others.
 
(17-23 points) You are Snoopy:
You are fun, you are very cool and popular. You always know what's in
and you are never are out of style You are good at knowing how to
satisfy everyone else. You have probably disappeared for a few days
more than once but you always come home with the family values that you learned Being married and having children are important to you, but
only after you have had your share of fun times
 
(24-28 points) You are Elmo:
You have lots of friends and you are also popular, always willing to
give advice and help out a person in need. You are very optimistic and
you always see the bright side of things. Some good advice: try not to
be too much of a dreamer. Dreaming too big could cause many conflicts in
your life.
 
(29-35 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants:
You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend
that anyone could ever have and never wants to lose. You never cause
harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life
is a journey, it's funny and calm for the most part. Stay away from
traitors and jealous people, and you will be stress free.
 
(36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown:
You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious
about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Mom
every Sunday You have many friends and may occasionally forget a few
Birthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.
 
(44-50 points) You are Dexter:
You are smart and definitely a thinker... Every situation is fronted
with a plan. You have a brilliant mind. You demonstrate very strong
family principles. You maintain a stable routine but never ignore a bad
situation when it comes. Try to do less over thinking every once in a
while to spice things up a bit with spontaneity!

*I got ELMO~*

情人節快樂

Happy belated b-day to cutie Claire! =) Baxia girl

Happy b-day to Miji~! 未來的神國領袖, 努力努力喔!

Happy b-day to Leo... 好久不見的獅子... 可以去Alabama走走嗎?...

Happy Valentine's Day, singles! 我們要的幸福, 在 神手裡. Walk by faith, not by sight!!

Promotion time!

Many of you know that my bro is so good at drawing.

Yep, I call him an artist! =)

I posted some of his latest works unto my album - www.wretch.cc/album/Cherish2

And here's his blog & album, welcome to check it out from time to time - www.wretch.cc/album/josephilno

E-filing Tax

For many yrs I used to have my parents' accountant do the tax return for me. And last yr, church had a fund-raising which VOH's professional accountants filed it for us and the fund goes to mission teams. (VOH has sooo many knowledgeable accountants.... fantastic!! ^^)

 

This yr... my coworker suggested me to try it online. Although one of my friends agreed to do it for me, maybe I should give it a try?! IRS sent me a brochure, and there's also turbotax. For those who've done it before, any recommendations?

 

www.irs.com

www.turbotax.intuit.com

Job offer available

Location: Ontario, CA

Company: Accounting Firm

Description: Computer-knowledgeable, Eng. is a must (answering phone calls) - you don't have to be an accounting major/accountant to take this job

 

The company is in rush of hiring someone, plz contact me ASAP! 3Q =)

The Daffodil Principle - plz enlarge the pics to view!

"... little by little we're moving forward; step by step we're taking ground..."

 

Forwarded

Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, "Mother, you must come to see the daffodils before they are over."  I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead "I will come next Tuesday", I promised a little reluctantly on her third call.

Next Tuesday dawned cold and rainy. Still, I had promised, and reluctantly I drove there. When I finally walked into Carolyn's house I was welcomed by the joyful sounds of happy children. I delightedly hugged and greeted my grandchildren.

"Forget the daffodils, Carolyn! The road is invisible in these clouds and fog, and there is nothing in the world except you and these children that I want to see badly enough to drive another inch!"

My daughter smiled calmly and said, "We drive in this all the time, Mother."  "Well, you won't get me back on the road until it clears, and then I'm heading for home!" I assured her.

"But first we're going to see the daffodils. It's just a few blocks," Carolyn said. "I'll drive. I'm used to this."  

"Carolyn," I said sternly, "please turn around." "It's all right, Mother, I promise. You will never forgive yourself if you miss this experience."

After about twenty minutes, we turned onto a small gravel road and I saw a small church. On the far side of the church, I saw a hand lettered sign with an arrow that read, "Daffodil Garden."  We got out of the car, each took a child's hand, and I followed Carolyn down the path. Then, as we turned a corner, I looked up and gasped. Before me lay the most glorious sight. (Refer to "Daffodil Photo-Left")

 

It looked as though someone had taken a great vat of gold and poured it over the mountain peak and its surrounding slopes. The flowers were planted in majestic, swirling patterns, great ribbons and swaths of deep orange, creamy white, lemon yellow, salmon pink, and saffron and butter yellow. Each different-colored variety was planted in large groups so that it swirled and flowed like its own river with its own unique hue. There were five acres of flowers.
"Who did this?" I asked Carolyn.  "Just one woman," Carolyn answered. "She lives on the property. That's her home." Carolyn pointed to a well-kept A-frame house, small and modestly sitting in the midst of all that glory. We walked up to the house.

On the patio, we saw a poster. "Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking", was the headline. The first answer was a simple one. "50,000 bulbs," it read. The second answer was, "One at a time, by one woman. Two hands, two feet, and one brain." The third answer was, "Began in 1958."

For me, that moment was a life-changing experience. I thought of this woman whom I had never met, who, more than forty years before, had begun, one bulb at a time, to bring her vision of beauty and joy to an obscure mountaintop. Planting one bulb at a time, year after year, this unknown woman had forever changed the world in which she lived. One day at a time, she had created something of extraordinary magnificence, beauty, and inspiration. The principle her daffodil garden taught is one of the greatest principles of celebration. (Refer to "Photo-Right")

That is, learning to move toward our goals and desires one step at a time--often just one baby-step at time--and learning to love the doing, learning to use the accumulation of time. When we multiply tiny pieces of time with small increments of daily effort, we too will find we can accomplish magnificent things. We can change the world ...

"It makes me sad in a way," I admitted to Carolyn. "What might I have accomplished if I had thought of a wonderful goal thirty-five or forty years ago and had worked away at it 'one bulb at a time' through all those years? Just think what I might have been able to achieve!"

My daughter summed up the message of the day in her usual direct way. "Start tomorrow," she said.

She was right. It's so pointless to think of the lost hours of yesterdays. The way to make learning a lesson of celebration instead of a cause for regret is to only ask, "How can I put this to use today?"

Use the Daffodil Principle. Stop waiting.....
Until your car or home is paid off
Until you get a new car or home
Until your kids leave the house
Until you go back to school
Until you finish school
Until you clean the house
Until you organize the garage
Until you clean off your desk
Until you lose 10 lbs.
Until you gain 10 lbs.
Until you get married
Until you get a divorce
Until you have kids
Until the kids go to school
Until you retire
Until summer
Until spring
Until winter
Until fall
Until you die...

There is no better time than right now to be happy. Wishing you a beautiful, daffodil day!