<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032</id><updated>2012-03-14T01:24:11.909-04:00</updated><category term='Lesson of The Week'/><category term='Baptism'/><category term='Cartoon'/><category term='Quotes'/><category term='Breakups'/><category term='Gift of Singleness'/><category term='Piano Playing'/><category term='Christmas'/><category term='Article'/><category term='Music'/><category term='Decision-making'/><category term='Photo'/><category term='Thanksgiving'/><category term='Art'/><category term='My Music Journey'/><category term='Valentines'/><category term='Worries'/><category term='Quarter Century List'/><category term='Career Path'/><category term='I Kissed Dating Goodbye'/><category term='Purpose Driven Life'/><category term='Urbana 2009'/><category term='Poetry'/><category term='Monday Morning'/><category term='Faith'/><category term='Lyrics'/><category term='Easter'/><category term='Heartaches and Heartbreaks'/><category term='Video'/><category term='Books'/><title type='text'>- - - M-E-I-Deas - - -</title><subtitle type='html'>Meditative, Expressive, Insightful Ideas</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>155</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-5946513720183717464</id><published>2010-07-12T19:03:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-13T00:55:22.478-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Quarter Century List'/><title type='text'>The Quarter Century List...The final bit</title><summary type='text'>The Final Touches19. Become a girly-girl-Learn to do make-up and hair.I've never been high maintenance, but I think it's about time to learn the fine art of cosmetic application. I have a love-hate relationship with the whole concept...part of me dislike the beauty industry, the focus on exterior beauty, and a neglect of the interior by both the participant and the observers. However, after </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/5946513720183717464/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=5946513720183717464' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5946513720183717464'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5946513720183717464'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2010/07/quarter-century-listthe-final-bit.html' title='The Quarter Century List...The final bit'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6150182295105848849</id><published>2010-06-28T11:06:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-28T11:06:00.113-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Quarter Century List'/><title type='text'>The Quarter Century List Cont.</title><summary type='text'>Alright, so after some thought, the rest of my list would be something like this:Education/Career9. Because I love teaching- Submit an application for RMT with ORMTA.-My former piano teacher is a member of Ormta, and I have gained much from that. I would love to join Ormta once my piano teaching experience and qualifications meet their requirements. I hope this is the year!10. Just because-Submit</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6150182295105848849/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6150182295105848849' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6150182295105848849'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6150182295105848849'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2010/06/quarter-century-list-cont.html' title='The Quarter Century List Cont.'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-9025359651421114945</id><published>2010-06-27T21:05:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-27T21:05:00.641-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Quarter Century List'/><title type='text'>The Quarter Century List</title><summary type='text'>As mentioned in the last post, here is my "Quarter Century List"; 25 things which I want to accomplish before my 25h birthday (about a year from today). Let's hope I will accomplish them all, and I will definitely keep a good record of it here!Spiritual1. From Genesis to Revelation-Read through the Bible cover to cover...again.       -A few months ago, I purchased the ESV Study Bible! I heard </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/9025359651421114945/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=9025359651421114945' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/9025359651421114945'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/9025359651421114945'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2010/06/quarter-century-list.html' title='The Quarter Century List'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6021585571263563559</id><published>2010-06-26T14:22:00.007-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-26T15:25:15.217-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Quarter Century List'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Article'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Decision-making'/><title type='text'>The List</title><summary type='text'>As a chronic planner/control freak, it comes without surprise that I have five-year-plans, and ten-year plans. Remember those assignments in high school career class? "Where do you see yourself in five years...ten years?" I would devour those quiet moments, coordinating the most meticulous plans possible.Recently, the desire to update my life plans has resurfaced. Perhaps it's due to watching "A </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6021585571263563559/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6021585571263563559' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6021585571263563559'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6021585571263563559'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2010/06/list.html' title='The List'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-7882121028249104367</id><published>2010-04-05T14:51:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-05T15:00:24.606-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Quotes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Easter'/><title type='text'>There's a place...</title><summary type='text'>"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29: 11 (NLT)   There’s a place of quiet stillness ‘tween the light and shadows reachWhere the hurting and the hopeless seek everlasting peaceWords of men and songs of angels whisper comfort bittersweetMending grief and life eternal where joy and sorrow </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/7882121028249104367/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=7882121028249104367' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7882121028249104367'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7882121028249104367'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2010/04/theres-place.html' title='There&apos;s a place...'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-282420388992709687</id><published>2010-04-02T00:03:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-03T00:04:04.275-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Urbana 2009'/><title type='text'>Urbana 2009 Reflections- Part 4</title><summary type='text'>Urbana Day 3- Dec. 29, 2009So much occurred each day at Urbana, that I only want to highlight the primary points I've gotten out from each one. For this day, what stood out to me was the Four Principles for Money. Included are the four principles, and my personal reflection on them.Four Principles for Money 1. Ask if the item is a tool or a toy.      I have great difficulty with this one. What </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/282420388992709687/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=282420388992709687' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/282420388992709687'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/282420388992709687'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2010/04/urbana-2009-reflections-part-4.html' title='Urbana 2009 Reflections- Part 4'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2462603538819184605</id><published>2010-03-29T19:58:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-03-29T19:59:08.219-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Urbana 2009'/><title type='text'>Urbana 2009 Reflections- Part 3</title><summary type='text'>Urbana Day 2- Dec. 28, 2009So much occurred each day at Urbana, that I only want to highlight the primary points I've gotten out from each one. For this day, what stood out to me were the Bible Study session, and a particular worship song.Morning Bible StudyHaving attended many, many Bible study sessions over the years, I didn't expect this to be much different. But the "inductive" method of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2462603538819184605/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2462603538819184605' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2462603538819184605'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2462603538819184605'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2010/03/urbana-2009-reflections-part-3.html' title='Urbana 2009 Reflections- Part 3'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6103231677801487733</id><published>2010-03-24T00:52:00.005-04:00</published><updated>2010-03-26T14:55:20.655-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Urbana 2009'/><title type='text'>Urbana 2009 Reflections- Part 2</title><summary type='text'>Urbana Day 1- Dec. 27, 2009After multiple delays, the bus arrived at St. Louis around 2:30 pm. After checking in to the conference, I realized the hotel I was to stay in was one of the farthest from the venue. There began my long 30 min. walk to the hotel...alone. Another thing that surprised me was the continuous down pour of snow. Having been to southern parts of the states before, I was hoping</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6103231677801487733/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6103231677801487733' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6103231677801487733'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6103231677801487733'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2010/03/urbana-2009-reflections-part-2.html' title='Urbana 2009 Reflections- Part 2'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-629201650092079804</id><published>2010-03-24T00:33:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-03-24T00:51:57.396-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Urbana 2009'/><title type='text'>Urbana 2009 Reflections- Part 1</title><summary type='text'>It has been quite some time since I have last written. To be honest, I miss blogging tremendously.Somehow, conveying my ideas into written words has always helped me formulate and organize things better than leaving them in my mind. I guess this blog has always served as a mental unloading zone.But there are legitimate reasons for the lengthy MIA. A lot of unpredictable responsibilities have </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/629201650092079804/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=629201650092079804' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/629201650092079804'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/629201650092079804'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2010/03/urbana-2009-reflections-part-1.html' title='Urbana 2009 Reflections- Part 1'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-9088298042707859932</id><published>2009-09-08T11:31:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-08T11:31:00.243-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Poetry'/><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>While vacationing with family last month, I came across this poem in a Gideon Bible.  Taking a hotel paper pad and pen, I copied down the poem.  It is currently recopied into my own Bible. I hope you like the poem as much as I do.  And everything it states is so true!The BibleThis book reveals the mind of God, the state of man,the way of salvation, the doom of sinners,and the happiness of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/9088298042707859932/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=9088298042707859932' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/9088298042707859932'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/9088298042707859932'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/09/while-vacationing-with-family-last.html' title=''/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-5028480686280207331</id><published>2009-09-08T00:06:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-08T00:30:33.879-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Thanksgiving'/><title type='text'>Recap, Remember, Restart</title><summary type='text'>In the month of September? This certainly sounds more like the title of a New Year's blog...rather than a random, towards the end of year thing.However, there's great reasons to evaluate (and re-evaluate) one's life path every so often.  As an educator, I view a 'year' as September-August.  Awkward, but works perfectly fine for me.How should I describe the past year?  Definitely one of the most </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/5028480686280207331/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=5028480686280207331' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5028480686280207331'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5028480686280207331'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/09/recap-remember-restart.html' title='Recap, Remember, Restart'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-751076644040894920</id><published>2009-06-07T20:31:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2009-06-07T20:33:33.013-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Faith'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Poetry'/><title type='text'>A Prayer for My Future Husband</title><summary type='text'>Lord I know there is someone,In this world for meKeep him safe from harm,And from temptation help him flee.Make him a leader,Who can guide me through the years.Give him a loving arm to hold me,And to dry all my tears.Mold him to be a father,As You have been to me.Always keep him by my sideA right arm forever he’ll be.Cause his love for You to grow,And a true doctrine let him know.And in his life </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/751076644040894920/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=751076644040894920' title='18 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/751076644040894920'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/751076644040894920'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/06/prayer-for-my-future-husband.html' title='A Prayer for My Future Husband'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>18</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-7200877831374237163</id><published>2009-05-25T22:11:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2009-05-25T22:20:39.037-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Quotes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><title type='text'>Beautiful Tomorrows</title><summary type='text'>"Of course we have a Tomorrow on the map...located east of Today and west of Yesterday...and we have no end of 'times' in fairyland.  Spring-time, long time, short time, new-moon time, good-night time, next time...but no last time, because that is too sad a time for fairyland; old time, young time...because if there is an old time there ought to be a young time, too; mountain time...because that </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/7200877831374237163/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=7200877831374237163' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7200877831374237163'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7200877831374237163'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/05/beautiful-tomorrows.html' title='Beautiful Tomorrows'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-4282000453389656888</id><published>2009-03-27T09:40:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-03-27T09:40:00.133-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><title type='text'>I Surrender All</title><summary type='text'>I Surrender AllAll to Jesus I surrender;All to Him I freely give;I will ever love and trust Him,In His presence daily liveI surrender all,I surrender all;All to Thee, my blessed Savior,I surrender all.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/4282000453389656888/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=4282000453389656888' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/4282000453389656888'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/4282000453389656888'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-surrender-all.html' title='I Surrender All'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-1037345956850410820</id><published>2009-03-26T15:35:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-03-26T15:35:00.697-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><title type='text'>As The Deer</title><summary type='text'>As The DeerAs the deer panteth for the water So my soul longeth after thee You alone are my hearts desire And I long to worship thee You alone are my strength my shield To You alone may my spirit yield You alone are my hearts desire And I long to worship thee You're my friend and You are my brother, Even though you are a king. I love you more thank any other, So much more than anything. I want </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/1037345956850410820/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=1037345956850410820' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/1037345956850410820'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/1037345956850410820'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/03/as-deer.html' title='As The Deer'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-7560285609839647860</id><published>2009-03-25T15:27:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2009-03-25T15:34:53.610-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><title type='text'>Nothing But The Blood...</title><summary type='text'>Nothing But The BloodWhat can wash away my sin?Nothing but the blood of Jesus;What can make me whole again?Nothing but the blood of Jesus.Oh! Precious is the flowThat makes me white as snow;No other fount I know,Nothing but the blood of Jesus</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/7560285609839647860/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=7560285609839647860' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7560285609839647860'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7560285609839647860'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/03/nothing-but-blood.html' title='Nothing But The Blood...'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-1063912880008906548</id><published>2009-03-17T23:14:00.007-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-18T00:34:35.786-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Career Path'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Decision-making'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Poetry'/><title type='text'>Two Roads Diverged in A Wood- Intro</title><summary type='text'>The past few days, I have been doing some serious reflection (although I should have been working on a crucial research paper).  Somehow, Robert Frost's famous poem came to mind.  In many aspects of my life, I am rather indecisive.  I have daring goals, and hard to reach dreams.  I plan, I research, I re-plan...then...perhaps...act.Decision-making.  Isn't it so frustrating? It's not just about </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/1063912880008906548/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=1063912880008906548' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/1063912880008906548'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/1063912880008906548'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/03/two-roads-diverged-in-wood-intro.html' title='Two Roads Diverged in A Wood- Intro'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-7403344952381108548</id><published>2009-03-01T00:06:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-01T00:11:17.126-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Valentines'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Faith'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Article'/><title type='text'>Miss Lonely-No-More</title><summary type='text'>Mei: Remember the research the radio mentioned the other day? Well, I found the article on it...Apparently, we were mistaken. Loneliness is MORE harmful to health than smoking and obesity, not just "as harmful as"...Fitness buddy: Really??! Do send me the article!(Pause....)Mei: I think I need more invisible friends!Fitness buddy: Don't be silly!The conversation continued for some time, until it </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/7403344952381108548/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=7403344952381108548' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7403344952381108548'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7403344952381108548'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/03/miss-lonely-no-more.html' title='Miss Lonely-No-More'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-3831459069399152612</id><published>2009-02-25T14:36:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-25T14:59:48.119-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Valentines'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Article'/><title type='text'>Miss Lonely...</title><summary type='text'>V-day has come and gone...and I had a wonderful time!  A day of music teaching, music theory teaching... house party attending, and cookie baking.A few days later, while driving to fitness class with a dear friend, the radio announced the results for the following research:__________________________________________________________Loneliness as harmful as smoking and obesity, say </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/3831459069399152612/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=3831459069399152612' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3831459069399152612'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3831459069399152612'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/02/miss-lonely.html' title='Miss Lonely...'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-5801463850534184615</id><published>2009-02-12T16:06:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-12T16:49:28.754-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Valentines'/><title type='text'>Favorite "Heart" Songs</title><summary type='text'>List of my favorite "heart" (relationship/romance-related) songs:In no particular order:- What's It Like by Jagged Edge- A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson/Leona Lewis (both versions are good)- Nobody Wants to be Lonely by Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera- Tu Amor by RBD- When God Made You by Newsong and Natalie Grant- Finally by Fergie feat. John Legend- Imagine Me Without You by Jaci </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/5801463850534184615/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=5801463850534184615' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5801463850534184615'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5801463850534184615'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/02/favorite-heart-songs.html' title='Favorite &quot;Heart&quot; Songs'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-1396863190220079263</id><published>2009-02-12T16:00:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-12T16:05:11.347-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Valentines'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Quotes'/><title type='text'>Where is the Love?</title><summary type='text'>Yay! Love is in the air!  How would you define love? As I have limited knowledge on the subject, quoting others is the best I can do...for now.  See if you agree with the following statements!   1.  "Tell me whom you love and I will tell you who you are." -Houssaye 2.  "Better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all." -St. Augustine 3.  "When we are in love we often doubt that </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/1396863190220079263/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=1396863190220079263' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/1396863190220079263'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/1396863190220079263'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/02/where-is-love.html' title='Where is the Love?'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-3853563581886547386</id><published>2009-02-12T09:02:00.009-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-12T09:02:06.752-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Valentines'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Quotes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Art'/><title type='text'>Non-Costly St.Valentine's Gift Ideas, Part II</title><summary type='text'>So the gift ideas from the previous post may not have contain that ideal gift for that special someone.  I myself have tried coming up with a list of low budget gifts!1.  The pen is mightier than the sword...- The lost art of letter writing should be revived!  Though it is true that technology has created more convenient forms of communication, talking on the phone just can't beat reading in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/3853563581886547386/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=3853563581886547386' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3853563581886547386'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3853563581886547386'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/02/non-costly-stvalentines-gift-ideas-part.html' title='Non-Costly St.Valentine&apos;s Gift Ideas, Part II'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-680096784192062987</id><published>2009-02-11T09:38:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-11T20:19:36.678-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Valentines'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Article'/><title type='text'>Non-Costly St.Valentine's Gift Ideas</title><summary type='text'>Valentine's Day is just a few days away!  For those who are still indecisive about what to get for that special someone, the following article by John Thomas might provide a solution.  If not, his creative ideas would hopefully generate a smile on the face, as the gift hunting process continue.____________________________________________________________The holiday season is now over. Santa has </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/680096784192062987/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=680096784192062987' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/680096784192062987'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/680096784192062987'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/02/non-costly-stvalentines-gift-ideas.html' title='Non-Costly St.Valentine&apos;s Gift Ideas'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6440505291005100395</id><published>2009-02-10T11:45:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T11:45:04.883-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Faith'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Worries'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Thanksgiving'/><title type='text'>Today is The Day!</title><summary type='text'>I love this song!There are moments when I feel so lost, as though each day seems a remake of the day before...and the days to follow just replicas of today's blue print.  If that is really the case, what then is there to fuel my anticipation for tomorrow?  What then gives me the drive for today?This song reminds me that, each day, each moment, counts.  I should treasure it...even more than money!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6440505291005100395/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6440505291005100395' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6440505291005100395'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6440505291005100395'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2009/02/today-is-day.html' title='Today is The Day!'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2916926807538620357</id><published>2009-02-10T10:24:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T00:39:20.825-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Worries'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lesson of The Week'/><title type='text'>A Letter From God</title><summary type='text'>Some of you might have read this before.  This "letter" was delivered to me from a very thoughtful friend.To: YOUDate: TODAYFrom: GODSubject:YOURSELFReference:LIFEThis is God.  Today I will be handling ALL of your problems for you.I do not need your help.  So, have a nice day.I love you.P.S.  And, remember...If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle,do Not attempt to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2916926807538620357/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2916926807538620357' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2916926807538620357'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2916926807538620357'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/02/letter-from-god.html' title='A Letter From God'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-7120949297953027056</id><published>2008-12-25T11:46:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-25T11:46:01.252-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lyrics'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Christmas'/><title type='text'>In Bethlehem...some time ago</title><summary type='text'>"But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel." Micah 5:2How silently, how silentlyThe wondrous gift is given!So God imparts to human heartsThe blessings of His heaven.No ear may hear His coming,But in this world of sin,Where meek souls will receive him still,The dear Christ</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/7120949297953027056/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=7120949297953027056' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7120949297953027056'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7120949297953027056'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/12/in-bethlehemsome-time-ago.html' title='In Bethlehem...some time ago'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-577391373222715959</id><published>2008-12-24T23:39:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-25T00:20:10.139-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lyrics'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Christmas'/><title type='text'>Silent Night!</title><summary type='text'>"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.   This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."  Luke 2:11-12Silent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is brightRound yon Virgin Mother and ChildHoly Infant so tender and mildSleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/577391373222715959/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=577391373222715959' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/577391373222715959'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/577391373222715959'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/12/silent-night.html' title='Silent Night!'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-210946824428457718</id><published>2008-12-24T22:59:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2008-12-24T23:38:23.255-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Quotes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Faith'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lesson of The Week'/><title type='text'>Long Time No...Blog</title><summary type='text'>I have been swept away by massive waves of commitments!  So much so that I didn't have any opportunity to write entries at all!  During the past few months, I have been reflecting a whole lot..in my mind.  How I wish I had the opportunity to write those ideas out!A brief recap of the happenings in the past few months: Spiritual Growth:This is perhaps the most exciting thing!  While chatting with </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/210946824428457718/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=210946824428457718' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/210946824428457718'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/210946824428457718'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/12/long-time-noblog.html' title='Long Time No...Blog'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-8681165853555037013</id><published>2008-10-08T23:09:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-10-08T23:09:00.276-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Thanksgiving'/><title type='text'>Thanksgiving Reflection- Memory Box</title><summary type='text'>Movie ticket stubs...Family vacation photos...Souvenirs from trips...Letters and cards from dear friends and relatives...Surely, I have been blessed with lots.  To be honest, before discovering these artifacts during the house cleaning project, I don't recall much of those events!  In fact, instead of feeling joyous, I have been rather discontent after graduating from university.  This may sound </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/8681165853555037013/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=8681165853555037013' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8681165853555037013'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8681165853555037013'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/10/thanksgiving-reflection-memory-box.html' title='Thanksgiving Reflection- Memory Box'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-3930026834187263131</id><published>2008-10-08T16:24:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-10-08T16:42:13.618-04:00</updated><title type='text'>In Recap- The Past Few Weeks</title><summary type='text'>Back from weeks of disappearance!  To sum up, all was/is well. The past few weeks, I went through an intense Homemaking/Home-keeping boot camp.  Determined to clean the house up once and for all, I, under the supervision of my mom, literally tore the house apart, throwing out the olds, rearranging the furnitures, and donating the gently used.As those who are familiar with any form of cleaning </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/3930026834187263131/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=3930026834187263131' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3930026834187263131'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3930026834187263131'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/10/in-recap-past-few-weeks.html' title='In Recap- The Past Few Weeks'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-5915211015794260565</id><published>2008-09-05T09:47:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-05T09:47:00.479-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='I Kissed Dating Goodbye'/><title type='text'>Gift of Singleness- IKDGB Reflection 5</title><summary type='text'>Reflection on Chapter Six (The Right Thing at the Wrong Time Is the Wrong Thing):"Waiting for God's timing requires trusting in His goodness and wisdom.  We develop patience as we trust that God denies us what we think is good only because He has something better for us- both now and in the future." p.81Patience is definitely one thing I need to work on.  And it is no difference when it comes to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/5915211015794260565/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=5915211015794260565' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5915211015794260565'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5915211015794260565'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/09/gift-of-singleness-ikdgb-reflection-5.html' title='Gift of Singleness- IKDGB Reflection 5'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-5088267009271466746</id><published>2008-09-04T13:40:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-04T13:40:00.897-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='I Kissed Dating Goodbye'/><title type='text'>Gift of Singleness- Love Must Be Sincere</title><summary type='text'>"Love must be sincere.  Hate what is evil; cling to what is good." Romans 12:9 (NIV)As IKDGB mentioned, too many times, our interactions with the opposite sex are not motivated by sincerity.I admit it.  Us girls do have our own set of "tricks"- ways of drawing attention to ourselves, ways of pushing emotional buttons.Always be the first one to end a phone conversation...Conversations should last </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/5088267009271466746/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=5088267009271466746' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5088267009271466746'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5088267009271466746'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/09/gift-of-singleness-love-must-be-sincere.html' title='Gift of Singleness- Love Must Be Sincere'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-3489761062359436941</id><published>2008-09-04T11:44:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-04T11:44:01.600-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='I Kissed Dating Goodbye'/><title type='text'>Gift of Singleness- IKDGB Reflection 4</title><summary type='text'>Reflection on Chapter 4 (Counterculture Romance) and Chapter 5 (Looking up "love" in God's Dictionary):Of all the radical ideas presented in Chapter 4, the one about not pursuing a romantic relationship before being ready for marriage has got me thinking the most.Don't get me wrong, I totally agree with it.  After all, pursuing one for recreational purposes is selfish, and time consuming.  But </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/3489761062359436941/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=3489761062359436941' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3489761062359436941'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3489761062359436941'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/09/gift-of-singleness-ikdgb-reflection-4.html' title='Gift of Singleness- IKDGB Reflection 4'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-8342033630488480466</id><published>2008-09-03T11:58:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-03T11:58:00.431-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='I Kissed Dating Goodbye'/><title type='text'>Gift of Singleness- IKDGB Reflection 3</title><summary type='text'>Reflection on Chapter Three (The Seven Habits of Highly Defective Dating):There is much that I agree with in this chapter!  However, I do not wish to quote excessively from the book, but rather, think more in-depth about how it applied/applies to my life."Dating may help you practice being a good boyfriend or girlfriend, but are these the skills we need for marriage?  Even if you're going out </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/8342033630488480466/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=8342033630488480466' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8342033630488480466'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8342033630488480466'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/09/gift-of-singleness-ikdgb-reflection-3.html' title='Gift of Singleness- IKDGB Reflection 3'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-965341739604523448</id><published>2008-09-02T14:51:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-02T14:53:43.189-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='I Kissed Dating Goodbye'/><title type='text'>Gift of Singleness- IKDGB Reflection 2</title><summary type='text'>Reflection on Chapter Two (The Little Relationship Principle):"Where is true joy?  It's found in God's brand of love- love founded on faithfulness, love rooted in commitment.  The joy of intimacy is the reward of commitment." p.34This concept somehow reminds me of a lunch time discussion that took place in a high school cafeteria years ago.  There I was, munching on a nutritious sandwich (which </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/965341739604523448/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=965341739604523448' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/965341739604523448'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/965341739604523448'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/09/gift-of-singleness-ikdgb-reflection-2.html' title='Gift of Singleness- IKDGB Reflection 2'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6438666455598497216</id><published>2008-09-02T10:22:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-02T10:22:01.390-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='I Kissed Dating Goodbye'/><title type='text'>Gift of Singleness- IKDGB Reflection 1</title><summary type='text'>I've decided to re-read I Kissed Dating Goodbye (by Joshua Harris) for this week.  Since this is my third time reading through the book, I will be partly skimming through it.  Hopefully, time will permit me to write about what really stands out at me.  As well, I want to see how the concepts mentioned in this book can apply to my current stage of life.Caution: The following is MY reflection after</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6438666455598497216/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6438666455598497216' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6438666455598497216'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6438666455598497216'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/09/gift-of-singleness-ikdgb-reflection-1.html' title='Gift of Singleness- IKDGB Reflection 1'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6325728508635060047</id><published>2008-08-30T21:55:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-30T21:56:30.908-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='I Kissed Dating Goodbye'/><title type='text'>Gift of Singleness- Classes, Videos and Books</title><summary type='text'>During junior high, I was blessed by my Sunday School teachers, who covered the topic of dating in class.  At the moment, I didn't realize how much I would benefit from their teachings.  And it was only years later, through discussions with friends who attended other churches, that I became aware of how infrequently touched upon this topic is (in Sunday school).  I wish more churches and teachers</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6325728508635060047/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6325728508635060047' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6325728508635060047'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6325728508635060047'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/gift-of-singleness-classes-videos-and.html' title='Gift of Singleness- Classes, Videos and Books'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-944185689638515488</id><published>2008-08-28T13:03:00.007-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-28T13:03:00.919-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><title type='text'>Gift of Singleness- Thoughts from High School Revisited</title><summary type='text'>Today, I will once again look back at those years old journal entries penned by a rather impatient teenager, who grew up to be a rather impatient young adult.  As I haven't read this diary for a long while, I am positively surprised by how "mature" I sounded, considering I was at a rather young age.  Reading through the entries, I have been encouraged by my younger self, as though I dared to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/944185689638515488/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=944185689638515488' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/944185689638515488'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/944185689638515488'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/gift-of-singleness-thoughts-from-high_28.html' title='Gift of Singleness- Thoughts from High School Revisited'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-8373487125863100851</id><published>2008-08-27T10:56:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-27T10:56:00.680-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><title type='text'>Gift of Singleness- Thoughts from High School Days</title><summary type='text'>The following excerpts are taken from my high school devotional journal, which I titled "Thoughts, Prayers and Blessings".  As mentioned before, many of the pages in this little hard-covered notebook were etched with messages about singleness and waiting upon the Lord. I've decided to re-visit these journal entries not because they reflect how I feel about this topic currently.  Instead, I want </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/8373487125863100851/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=8373487125863100851' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8373487125863100851'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8373487125863100851'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/gift-of-singleness-thoughts-from-high.html' title='Gift of Singleness- Thoughts from High School Days'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2574961454883408078</id><published>2008-08-26T11:00:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-26T11:00:01.347-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Worries'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><title type='text'>Gift of Singleness-"Past Little While"</title><summary type='text'>In yesterday's entry, I stated that I have been urged to write about singleness online for the "past little while".  Actually, the idea to do so has been around for...more than a year now.  The reason for postponing this reflection? Fear.Just as I hesitated about starting an online blog that is made available to many parts of the world, I hesitated about posting piano playing videos on Youtube.  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2574961454883408078/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2574961454883408078' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2574961454883408078'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2574961454883408078'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/gift-of-singleness-past-little-while.html' title='Gift of Singleness-&quot;Past Little While&quot;'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2866308673437130846</id><published>2008-08-25T10:09:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-25T10:09:00.713-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Gift of Singleness'/><title type='text'>Gift of Singleness- Introduction to My New "Chapter"</title><summary type='text'>For the last little while, I feel urged to scribble down my thoughts on singleness and waiting on God for provision.  To be truthful, I am a rather seasoned writer on the whole "waiting for the one" process.  A skim through my high school diary would confirm that.  Pages after pages dedicated to the topic, some written on the verge of tears, with words conjured out of confusion and frustration.  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2866308673437130846/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2866308673437130846' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2866308673437130846'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2866308673437130846'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/gift-of-singleness-introduction-to-my.html' title='Gift of Singleness- Introduction to My New &quot;Chapter&quot;'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-8187152435512775782</id><published>2008-08-24T16:13:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-24T16:15:16.900-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Quotes'/><title type='text'>Success Defined</title><summary type='text'>To laugh often and much;To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;To appreciate beauty,To find the best in others;To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;To know even one life has breathed easier because you have </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/8187152435512775782/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=8187152435512775782' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8187152435512775782'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8187152435512775782'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/success-defined.html' title='Success Defined'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-4578374397088751096</id><published>2008-08-22T23:00:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2008-09-05T00:41:39.329-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Baptism'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Quotes'/><title type='text'>The Butterfly Effect</title><summary type='text'>No.  This is not about the movie by the same name.While organizing my room today, I re-read the many cards I received for baptism last month.  Amongst them is one with the following message:____________________________________________A butterfly is an amazing creature- the perfect picture of transformation.  It starts out as a caterpillar, and the best it can do is crawl on the ground.  Through a</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/4578374397088751096/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=4578374397088751096' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/4578374397088751096'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/4578374397088751096'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/butterfly-effect.html' title='The Butterfly Effect'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-751513627747587678</id><published>2008-08-20T22:36:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-20T22:53:08.024-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><title type='text'>Some Classical Pieces</title><summary type='text'>Rushing, unsteady tempo, demanding passages, balance of hands...These are some things that make classical music so difficult for me to play.However, I intend to tackle these, as I uploaded two sonatinas recently.I played them a few times and then pressed record.  I've only done one attempt for each song, so please bare the mistakes. Thank you for listening and any comments are welcomed.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/751513627747587678/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=751513627747587678' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/751513627747587678'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/751513627747587678'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/some-classical-pieces.html' title='Some Classical Pieces'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-55367405564511025</id><published>2008-08-20T22:20:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-20T22:27:10.950-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lesson of The Week'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Poetry'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Music Journey'/><title type='text'>Perseverance</title><summary type='text'>The following reflection was written last year, while preparing for Royal Conservatory of Music ARCT Performers examination.  I thought I would share it with you today, as I have just finished another piano examination this afternoon.  Being too exhausted this moment, I will update you on the details another time.__________________________________________________Nothing in the world can take the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/55367405564511025/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=55367405564511025' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/55367405564511025'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/55367405564511025'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/perseverance.html' title='Perseverance'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2497148169713189961</id><published>2008-08-10T18:39:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-10T18:40:32.696-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><title type='text'>Sunday Hymn</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2497148169713189961/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2497148169713189961' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2497148169713189961'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2497148169713189961'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/sunday-hymn.html' title='Sunday Hymn'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-9160954542830200336</id><published>2008-08-10T17:17:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-10T18:33:47.606-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 40</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Living With Purpose:So this is the last chapter in the book!  Here is a good quote."How do you know when God is at the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/9160954542830200336/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=9160954542830200336' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/9160954542830200336'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/9160954542830200336'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/purpose-chapter-40.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 40'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-788197730585722574</id><published>2008-08-09T16:50:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-09T19:17:34.608-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 39</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Balancing Your Life:This chapter mentioned four way to develop habits for living a life that is purpose driven.1.  Talk it </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/788197730585722574/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=788197730585722574' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/788197730585722574'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/788197730585722574'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/purpose-chapter-39.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 39'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-8788013622676042778</id><published>2008-08-09T15:49:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-09T16:49:38.038-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 38</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Becoming a World-Class Christian:"Maybe you have believed that you needed a special 'call' from God, and you've been waiting</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/8788013622676042778/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=8788013622676042778' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8788013622676042778'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8788013622676042778'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/purpose-chapter-38.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 38'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-8002095398417827105</id><published>2008-08-07T19:35:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-07T19:52:00.561-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Article'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><title type='text'>Just More Notes...Music Notes!</title><summary type='text'>I came across this little article today (I have no clue who wrote this).  How inspiring!I love being a piano teacher!Enjoy.___________________________________________A highly gifted young pianist, after her New York debut, was building a successful career in concertizing, lecturing, and teaching.  This was brought to an abrupt halt by World War II.  When an invitation came to join a War Agency in</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/8002095398417827105/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=8002095398417827105' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8002095398417827105'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8002095398417827105'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/just-more-notesmusic-notes.html' title='Just More Notes...Music Notes!'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-7632079414506790178</id><published>2008-08-07T11:18:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-07T19:35:37.931-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 37</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Sharing Your Life Message:"You may feel you don't have anything to share, but that's the Devil trying to keep you silent.  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/7632079414506790178/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=7632079414506790178' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7632079414506790178'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7632079414506790178'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/purpose-chapter-37.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 37'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-5827686134303196407</id><published>2008-08-06T10:37:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-06T10:37:34.037-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose-Chapter 36</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Made for a Mission:What fears have kept me from fulfilling the mission God made me to accomplish? What keeps me from telling</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/5827686134303196407/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=5827686134303196407' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5827686134303196407'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5827686134303196407'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/purpose-chapter-36.html' title='Purpose-Chapter 36'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-7264475335366030044</id><published>2008-08-05T11:03:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-05T11:03:00.655-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Paper Faces on Parade</title><summary type='text'>I wrote this a long time ago, but I thought this ties in nicely with the content covered for today's purpose._______________________________________Masquerade! Paper faces on parade …Masquerade! Hide your face, so the world will never find you!Masquerade! Every face a different shade …Masquerade! Look around - there’s another mask behind you! Ever felt like you have to hide behind a mask? Since </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/7264475335366030044/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=7264475335366030044' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7264475335366030044'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7264475335366030044'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/paper-faces-on-parade.html' title='Paper Faces on Parade'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-1814318404669596026</id><published>2008-08-05T10:16:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-05T10:16:00.344-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 35</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.God's Power in Your Weakness:"Paul gives us several reasons to be content with our inborn weaknesses.  First, they cause us </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/1814318404669596026/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=1814318404669596026' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/1814318404669596026'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/1814318404669596026'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/purpose-chapter-35.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 35'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6421427090968137586</id><published>2008-08-04T14:02:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-04T15:15:47.389-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 34</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Thinking Like a Servant:"When Jesus is your Master, money serves you, but if money is your master, you become its slave...</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6421427090968137586/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6421427090968137586' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6421427090968137586'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6421427090968137586'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/purpose-chapter-34.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 34'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-793309593093746934</id><published>2008-08-03T23:23:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-04T00:50:01.227-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Baptism'/><title type='text'>First Communion</title><summary type='text'>As I was baptized a few weeks ago and the church which I attend holds holy communion on the first Sunday of each month, today is the first time I partake in this ceremony which commemorates my Lord's sacrifice and resurrection.What can I say?  I was actually quite nervous about it.  Prone to clumsiness, I worried about spilling the content in the cup, or something equally embarrassing.Thankfully,</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/793309593093746934/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=793309593093746934' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/793309593093746934'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/793309593093746934'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/first-communion.html' title='First Communion'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-279011676753464011</id><published>2008-08-03T23:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-03T23:22:18.938-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 33</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated. How Real Servants Act:"Are you available to God anytime?  Can he mess up your plans without you becoming resentful?" p</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/279011676753464011/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=279011676753464011' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/279011676753464011'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/279011676753464011'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/purpose-chapter-33.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 33'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-3028116346901744137</id><published>2008-08-02T08:53:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-02T08:53:00.642-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 32</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Wow:I just don't know where to start reflecting!  I really like this Chapter. During my studies at a professional faculty, I</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/3028116346901744137/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=3028116346901744137' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3028116346901744137'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3028116346901744137'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/purpose-chapter-32.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 32'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2442670986536535681</id><published>2008-08-01T09:29:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-01T09:29:00.842-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose-Chapter 31</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Start Thinking:I think this group of question is really useful! Taken from p. 246.  Start thinking how you can use these </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2442670986536535681/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2442670986536535681' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2442670986536535681'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2442670986536535681'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/08/purpose-chapter-31.html' title='Purpose-Chapter 31'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-5195494562119774104</id><published>2008-07-31T09:30:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-31T09:30:01.153-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 30</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.I Can Definitely Relate to This:"Don't ignore your interests. Consider how they might be used for God's glory.  There is a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/5195494562119774104/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=5195494562119774104' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5195494562119774104'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5195494562119774104'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/purpose-chapter-30.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 30'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2647682977571037869</id><published>2008-07-30T09:30:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-30T09:30:00.801-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Music Journey'/><title type='text'>Mei's Musical Journey Part 6</title><summary type='text'>After the somewhat successful Grade 6 school talent show (successful as in no forgotten music book), life would be too grand if the same happened in the talent show for the following year. Having chosen Serenade by Schubert the year before, I decided to go with Angel's Serenade by Braga that year.  I must have had a thing for sweet, calm and melodic pieces during that stage of life.As the music </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2647682977571037869/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2647682977571037869' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2647682977571037869'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2647682977571037869'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/meis-musical-journey-part-6.html' title='Mei&apos;s Musical Journey Part 6'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-3366645486782553169</id><published>2008-07-30T09:02:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-30T09:02:00.562-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 29</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.My Reflection:So we are finally onto the fourth purpose! We learned that we were planned for God's pleasure, formed for </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/3366645486782553169/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=3366645486782553169' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3366645486782553169'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3366645486782553169'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/purpose-chapter-29_30.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 29'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-7464850261991885840</id><published>2008-07-29T13:45:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-29T13:45:00.527-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lyrics'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 28</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Thoughts that came up as I read this chapter:"Remember how far you've come, not just how far you have to go.  You are not </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/7464850261991885840/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=7464850261991885840' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7464850261991885840'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7464850261991885840'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/purpose-chapter-28.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 28'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-3437185450053836139</id><published>2008-07-29T09:30:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-29T09:30:01.298-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Music Journey'/><title type='text'>Mei's Musical Journey Part 5</title><summary type='text'>Fast forward a few years and come another memorable performance.Another school wide talent show was to take place, and I once again wanted to perform in it. (I don't think I ever turned down a talent show audition in grade school).The audition went successfully, and we quickly began preparing for our upcoming performances.  On the final performance night, I recall wearing a nice floral dress, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/3437185450053836139/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=3437185450053836139' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3437185450053836139'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3437185450053836139'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/meis-musical-journey-part-5.html' title='Mei&apos;s Musical Journey Part 5'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-7860720309188015574</id><published>2008-07-28T12:28:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-28T13:41:39.528-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Day 27</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated. Some quotes from this chapter to remember:"...you must use the Word of God as your weapon against Satan.  Jesus modeled </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/7860720309188015574/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=7860720309188015574' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7860720309188015574'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7860720309188015574'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/purpose-day-27.html' title='Purpose- Day 27'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6711949964416760861</id><published>2008-07-28T10:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-28T10:00:01.218-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Music Journey'/><title type='text'>Mei's Musical Journey Part 4</title><summary type='text'>The day of the talent show arrived. I was as ready as I could be. I practiced...long and hard.Big smiles!  Don't forget to take a bow!I got to school on time...but as I waited for the talent show to begin, something dreadful came to mind...I LEFT MY PIANO BOOK AT HOME!  Out of panic, I did the one thing that came to my five-year-old mind. I cried.And cry I did, with no one capable of consoling me</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6711949964416760861/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6711949964416760861' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6711949964416760861'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6711949964416760861'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/meis-musical-journey-part-4.html' title='Mei&apos;s Musical Journey Part 4'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-5219611387591570182</id><published>2008-07-23T09:30:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-23T09:30:00.961-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Music Journey'/><title type='text'>Mei's Musical Journey Part 3</title><summary type='text'>I studied with that teacher for 6 months.  What I lacked in age and maturity, I made up in interest and dedication.   But the time to say goodbye came when my family had to move across town.After settling into my new hometown, my mom once again tried to search for a music studio that I could attend.  Having recently turned five, my age never arise as a potential problem.  My piano teacher taught </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/5219611387591570182/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=5219611387591570182' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5219611387591570182'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5219611387591570182'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/meis-musical-journey-part-3.html' title='Mei&apos;s Musical Journey Part 3'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-9066708019664239723</id><published>2008-07-22T09:30:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-22T09:30:00.416-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Music Journey'/><title type='text'>Mei's Musical Journey Part 2</title><summary type='text'>"How old are you kid?" the young secretary at the music school asked. "FOUR??!" she exclaimed, counting the number of fingers I held up from my hand. "Sorry, but the youngest pupils we accept are five. Come back next year."With that, my head dropped and my heart sank. One whole year!  Feeling dejected, I turned around and headed towards the door, convinced the road to musical accomplishment is </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/9066708019664239723/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=9066708019664239723' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/9066708019664239723'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/9066708019664239723'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/meis-musical-journey-part-2.html' title='Mei&apos;s Musical Journey Part 2'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-8432926959110351534</id><published>2008-07-21T09:30:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-21T09:30:01.716-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='My Music Journey'/><title type='text'>Mei's Musical Journey Part 1</title><summary type='text'>It all started with an old piano...My older cousins decided to quit piano lessons due to a lack of interest.  Not wanting to keep the burgundy piano anymore, they transfered it to my house.And that was how I came to possess a piano at the age of two.As early childhood memories are often blurry, I can only recall bits and pieces of my early piano encounters.I remember...1)  The piano as a "</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/8432926959110351534/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=8432926959110351534' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8432926959110351534'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8432926959110351534'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/meis-musical-journey-part-1.html' title='Mei&apos;s Musical Journey Part 1'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6961943733453278111</id><published>2008-07-21T08:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-21T08:00:00.633-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Monday Morning'/><title type='text'>Children of God</title><summary type='text'>I though this quote would be a nice way to start off the week! I have lots of things to tacke, and not a moment to lose! Have a fantastic week!Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?"Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6961943733453278111/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6961943733453278111' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6961943733453278111'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6961943733453278111'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/children-of-god.html' title='Children of God'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SIK6RI26inI/AAAAAAAAAC0/TD-F_conPQc/s72-c/Garden+Pics+017.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6762502027690514847</id><published>2008-07-20T18:04:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-20T18:21:04.505-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Day 26</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Question to Consider:"What Christlike character quality can I develop by defeating the most common temptation I face?" p. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6762502027690514847/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6762502027690514847' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6762502027690514847'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6762502027690514847'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/purpose-day-26.html' title='Purpose- Day 26'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6941877447399435714</id><published>2008-07-19T12:56:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-19T13:36:26.896-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 25</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Hard to Summarize It:This is one of those chapter you have to read for yourself, as it covers so many valuable content. I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6941877447399435714/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6941877447399435714' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6941877447399435714'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6941877447399435714'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/purpose-chapter-25.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 25'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6458697910320780052</id><published>2008-07-19T12:33:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-19T12:56:09.357-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 24</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.The Word of God:"God's...gracious Word can make you into what he wants you to be and give you everything you could possibly </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6458697910320780052/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6458697910320780052' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6458697910320780052'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6458697910320780052'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/purpose-chapter-24.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 24'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-3863680130250152781</id><published>2008-07-19T00:23:00.006-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-19T01:32:54.577-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Baptism'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><title type='text'>More Songs and Hymns</title><summary type='text'>Some spiritual songs that I played on the piano recently.  Hope you would like it.I especially chose Blessed Assurance because while waiting in line to be baptized a few weeks ago, the believer standing behind me said, "Isn't it a wonderful time to sing 'This is my story, this is my song...'?" (The chorus from Blessed Assurance).Now, to think about it, it was a wonderful time to sing that song! (</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/3863680130250152781/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=3863680130250152781' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3863680130250152781'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3863680130250152781'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/more-songs-and-hymns.html' title='More Songs and Hymns'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6980936106432413787</id><published>2008-07-16T22:57:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-16T23:43:15.221-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 23</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Question to Consider:What is one area where I need to stop thinking my way and start thinking God's way? p.184I would have </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6980936106432413787/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6980936106432413787' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6980936106432413787'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6980936106432413787'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/purpose-chapter-23.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 23'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6384652755524403608</id><published>2008-07-15T22:11:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-16T22:57:17.238-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 22</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Don't Know Where to Start:This chapter covered so many things that really applies to life, to select a section to cover is </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6384652755524403608/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6384652755524403608' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6384652755524403608'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6384652755524403608'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/purpose-chapter-22.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 22'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-7095710112328509650</id><published>2008-07-14T10:38:00.009-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-14T10:38:01.016-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photo'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Monday Morning'/><title type='text'>O Happy Day!</title><summary type='text'>While walking around the neighborhood last week, I took pictures of some elegant flowers. I wish I knew how to classify flowers more...The flowers remind me of the time my friend gave me a pot of African Violet as birthday present. "I know you are not good with flowers," she said, "but these ones don't require much effort. Just water it once in a while."Three weeks later..."Mom! Guess what," I </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/7095710112328509650/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=7095710112328509650' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7095710112328509650'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7095710112328509650'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/o-happy-day.html' title='O Happy Day!'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SHlUroDJnJI/AAAAAAAAACs/iVHSnYT9_7Q/s72-c/Garden+Pics+007.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-5831349793369512304</id><published>2008-07-14T00:39:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-14T01:05:58.083-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 21</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Good Quotes to Remember:Every church could put out a sign 'No perfect people need apply.  This is a place only for those who</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/5831349793369512304/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=5831349793369512304' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5831349793369512304'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5831349793369512304'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/purpose-chapter-21.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 21'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2830424206553996190</id><published>2008-07-13T12:30:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-13T12:30:00.603-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Baptism'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lyrics'/><title type='text'>Baptism Reflection Part 2</title><summary type='text'>Aren't we glad that Jesus is a Friend of sinners?What a Friend We Have in JesusJoseph Scriven (1819-1886)Charles C. Converse (1832-1918)What a Friend we have in Jesus,All our sins and griefs to bear!What a privilege to carryEverything to God in prayer!O what peace we often forfeit,O what needless pain we bear,All because we do not carryEverything to God in prayer.Have we trials and temptations?Is</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2830424206553996190/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2830424206553996190' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2830424206553996190'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2830424206553996190'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/baptism-reflection-part-2.html' title='Baptism Reflection Part 2'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-6728931259986879556</id><published>2008-07-12T19:32:00.006-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-12T21:52:09.551-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Baptism'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lyrics'/><title type='text'>Baptism Reflection Part 1</title><summary type='text'>Last week, as I was thinking about my baptism, several emotions ran through me.1) HumilityI realized that being a Christian is not something to boast about...in the sense that it is a declaration that I am a SINNER. It is a recognition that not only have I made mistakes, and fallen short of the expectations of my God and Creator, but I have absolutely no way of working my way to salvation. All </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/6728931259986879556/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=6728931259986879556' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6728931259986879556'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/6728931259986879556'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/baptism-reflection-part-1.html' title='Baptism Reflection Part 1'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2777401123063650016</id><published>2008-07-12T17:55:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-12T18:02:43.425-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Baptism'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Photo'/><title type='text'>Baptism Flowers</title><summary type='text'>        Flowers I got for baptism last week.  Arent' they nice?</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2777401123063650016/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2777401123063650016' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2777401123063650016'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2777401123063650016'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/baptism-flowers.html' title='Baptism Flowers'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SHkpd9nu-KI/AAAAAAAAAB8/6LnMN3yKsdc/s72-c/Garden+Pics+003.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-4438237806560867426</id><published>2008-07-12T16:24:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-12T17:43:54.256-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Breakups'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heartaches and Heartbreaks'/><title type='text'>The List- How to Get Over A Breakup...And Enjoy Life</title><summary type='text'>The third and last blog entry I shall right on this topic (unless I walk down this path again somtime soon...which I hope not). Though I was and mostly still remain a very bad comforter of broken hearts, friends tended to ask me for advice when they were faced with such cases. I believe the reason is that I have always sincerely enjoyed single life.So the following is "the list". I must throw in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/4438237806560867426/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=4438237806560867426' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/4438237806560867426'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/4438237806560867426'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/list-how-to-get-over-breakupand-enjoy.html' title='The List- How to Get Over A Breakup...And Enjoy Life'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-9142133519687982286</id><published>2008-07-11T20:30:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-11T20:36:25.391-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><title type='text'>Practicing for Improvement...again</title><summary type='text'>Here, I am practicing for the upcoming examination/performance.  Having to prepare close to 30 songs, I can never find the time polish each song to my satisfaction.  Hopefully, there will be enough time to make each song sound musical.The following is Intrada in C major, by Christoph Graupner.Feedbacks and comments welcomed</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/9142133519687982286/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=9142133519687982286' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/9142133519687982286'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/9142133519687982286'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/practicing-for-improvementagain.html' title='Practicing for Improvement...again'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2203407280495099386</id><published>2008-07-11T09:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-11T11:49:34.876-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Article'/><title type='text'>Summer Goals and Recommendations</title><summary type='text'>Isn't it wonderful that technology makes knowledge accessible at our fingertips? But yes, I am aware that there are two sides to this issue.This summer, I have been surfing the net more than usual. I came across some sites which I wish I knew earlier! The following is a list of sites that I love- some newly discovered, some having been my companion for years. If you have a moment of spare time, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2203407280495099386/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2203407280495099386' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2203407280495099386'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2203407280495099386'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/summer-goals-and-recommendations.html' title='Summer Goals and Recommendations'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-8768695226919451601</id><published>2008-07-11T00:20:00.007-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-11T01:04:43.747-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Breakups'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heartaches and Heartbreaks'/><title type='text'>Break Up Quotes</title><summary type='text'>NO.I am not dwelling on the past.As mentioned in an earlier post, I do not want to waste the pain, knowing that the things I go through may yet make me into a better person. There is a season for everything, and I want to capture this moment in my life so that when someone I care about walk down this path of brokenhearts, I can say "I've been there".I thought it would be fun to compile a short </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/8768695226919451601/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=8768695226919451601' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8768695226919451601'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8768695226919451601'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/break-up-quotes.html' title='Break Up Quotes'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2311206461002303118</id><published>2008-07-07T14:12:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-07T14:51:04.232-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Breakups'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heartaches and Heartbreaks'/><title type='text'>Don't Waste The Pain!</title><summary type='text'>Sometimes, accompanying someone down a path is best accomplished if you've been down that path before as well.Over the years, I have been blessed with great friends...wonderful friends indeed.  As a result, I have always wanted to be as good a friend to them as they have been to me.  However, though I offer a pair of ears to listen and shoulder to cry on when their seemingly strong relationships </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2311206461002303118/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2311206461002303118' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2311206461002303118'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2311206461002303118'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/dont-waste-pain.html' title='Don&apos;t Waste The Pain!'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-187035049433805095</id><published>2008-07-06T21:38:00.006-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-06T22:11:09.948-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Heartaches and Heartbreaks'/><title type='text'>Of Heartaches and Heartbreaks</title><summary type='text'>As you see, this year is the 100th anniversary for Anne of Green Gables (by L.M. Montgomery)! Though this summer will prove to be one with much work and commitments, I would love to read (if only slowly) this Canadian classic series.Just finished Anne of Avonlea, and the following passage is one that captivates me most...Spoiler warning: if you indeed wish to read the book/series, do not read the</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/187035049433805095/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=187035049433805095' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/187035049433805095'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/187035049433805095'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/of-heartaches-and-heartbreaks.html' title='Of Heartaches and Heartbreaks'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2374978112402389033</id><published>2008-07-06T20:56:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-16T20:38:33.659-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Baptism'/><title type='text'>A Case of Obedience</title><summary type='text'>As mentioned in a previous post, I intended to get baptized the first opportunity I get.  That happened to be this afternoon.Right after writing that post, it was announced the following Sunday Service that there will be a baptism for the month of July.  Knowing it is something I really wanted, I signed up for the course and interview process.  I am confident in my faith, yet I felt really scared</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2374978112402389033/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2374978112402389033' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2374978112402389033'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2374978112402389033'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/case-of-obedience.html' title='A Case of Obedience'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-3904441115091189589</id><published>2008-07-02T16:04:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-02T16:07:22.835-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><title type='text'>Practicing for Improvement</title><summary type='text'>Invention No 8 in F Major, composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).Though I love Baroque music and counterpoint very much, I often struggle with the balance of voices and bringing out the subject/motif.Please listen and critique on the following:- Dynamics- Tempo- Balance of the voices- Baroque styleAs I am preparing this piece for an exam/performance, comments and constructive feedbacks </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/3904441115091189589/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=3904441115091189589' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3904441115091189589'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3904441115091189589'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/practicing-for-improvement.html' title='Practicing for Improvement'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-3392858817228146994</id><published>2008-07-02T15:56:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-02T16:03:09.745-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><title type='text'>Berceuse</title><summary type='text'>Berceuse- from the opera Jocelyn.  The song sung by Jocelyn (the tenor role) in Act II.Composed by Benjamin Godard (1849-1895).  Transcribed by J.T.So here I am again...recording through iMovie.  This whole playing and recording can get addictive! On a positive note, it serves as motivation for me to practice more. Berceuse was one of my favorite works during my early piano playing years.  I have</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/3392858817228146994/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=3392858817228146994' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3392858817228146994'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3392858817228146994'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/07/berceuse.html' title='Berceuse'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-54819944396159393</id><published>2008-06-29T18:51:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-02T16:03:41.305-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Music'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Video'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Piano Playing'/><title type='text'>Sunday Project</title><summary type='text'>An afternoon of the house all to myself! What should I do? Record some music of course!I've never attempted at recording music before.  After fidgeting with iMovie application for a while, the end result is this.  I still haven't figured out how to edit the sound and such...</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/54819944396159393/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=54819944396159393' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/54819944396159393'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/54819944396159393'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/sunday-project.html' title='Sunday Project'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-3257411955916352099</id><published>2008-06-27T13:53:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-16T20:39:08.204-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 20</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.Reflection:This chapter gave some really good advices on resolving broken fellowship."Most conflict is rooted in unmet needs</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/3257411955916352099/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=3257411955916352099' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3257411955916352099'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/3257411955916352099'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/purpose-chapter-20.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 20'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-8777523804228261745</id><published>2008-06-27T10:30:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-06-27T10:30:00.684-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lesson of The Week'/><title type='text'>Shopoholic</title><summary type='text'>  I am sure you know a handful of those. The type that turns shopping into a sport. Whether it be buying the most in the least amount of time, or buying the most with the least amout of money…Whatever it may be, the share the common bond of “shop ’til you drop”.  Ever wondered how advertisements turn window-shoppers into senseless buyers? In a lecture, one professor shared some food for thought </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/8777523804228261745/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=8777523804228261745' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8777523804228261745'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8777523804228261745'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/shopoholic.html' title='Shopoholic'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2334124324934282559</id><published>2008-06-24T11:17:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-06-24T11:17:01.739-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lesson of The Week'/><title type='text'>Mind Your Own Talent</title><summary type='text'>The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25: 14-30)."Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2334124324934282559/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2334124324934282559' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2334124324934282559'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2334124324934282559'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/mind-your-own-talent.html' title='Mind Your Own Talent'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-2740629939027782841</id><published>2008-06-23T15:15:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-06-23T15:16:07.372-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Faith'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Worries'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Monday Morning'/><title type='text'>On Faith and Fear</title><summary type='text'>"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/2740629939027782841/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=2740629939027782841' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2740629939027782841'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/2740629939027782841'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/on-faith-and-fear.html' title='On Faith and Fear'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-798006260731815481</id><published>2008-06-20T11:30:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-16T20:42:09.424-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Purpose Driven Life'/><title type='text'>Purpose- Chapter 19</title><summary type='text'>Caution: The following is MY reflection after reading the chapter. It may not reflect the author's ideas entirely. As well, if it does not reflect Biblical teaching, please correct me, as I would love to grow in my understanding of the Word. Comments are greatly appreciated.A quote to remember:"Community requires commitment." p.145How very true!  But one must wonder how that is achieved when </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/798006260731815481/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=798006260731815481' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/798006260731815481'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/798006260731815481'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/purpose-chapter-19.html' title='Purpose- Chapter 19'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-5578718735278779467</id><published>2008-06-19T09:00:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2008-06-19T09:08:27.803-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Conversations with a Teacher</title><summary type='text'>Enjoy! Tackle today with a smile! :)__________________________________________TEACHER:   Maria, go to the map and find North America. MARIA:   Here it is. TEACHER:   Correct. Now class, who discovered America? CLASS:   Maria.__________________________________________TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor? JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables. ___________</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/5578718735278779467/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=5578718735278779467' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5578718735278779467'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5578718735278779467'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/conversations-with-teacher.html' title='Conversations with a Teacher'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-7232094223487635079</id><published>2008-06-17T15:14:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-06-17T15:23:06.631-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lesson of The Week'/><title type='text'>Not Meant to be Green</title><summary type='text'>Yesterday, I posted a list of Green Bin friendly materials.  The following things do not belong there!Not Accepted for Green Bins:Plastic Wrap, Plastic Containers, Plastic Trays, Plastic Milk SacsDryer Lint, Dryer SheetsDisposable Mop Sheets, Cigareete ButtsCotton Balls, Ear Cleaners, Makeup Removal PadsHair, Pet Fur, FeathersWood Pieces, ToothpicksFireplace or BBQ AshesVacuum Bags, Vacuum Bag </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/7232094223487635079/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=7232094223487635079' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7232094223487635079'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/7232094223487635079'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/not-meant-to-be-green.html' title='Not Meant to be Green'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-5088131672533647011</id><published>2008-06-16T10:48:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T10:58:36.634-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lesson of The Week'/><title type='text'>Go Green</title><summary type='text'>In hoping to become more environmentally friendly and aware, I am trying to put to heart what products are accepted by the green bins and blue boxes.  I feel responsible to maintain the health and beauty of our planet!  It's really time to start concerning about it!So here is the list I found at home:Accepted Green Bin MaterialsFood/PlantBaking IngredientsBaked GoodsSpices, BreadCereal, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/5088131672533647011/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=5088131672533647011' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5088131672533647011'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/5088131672533647011'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/go-green.html' title='Go Green'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581606916380494032.post-8304581642209646424</id><published>2008-06-16T10:02:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T10:13:27.238-04:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Worries'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Article'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Lesson of The Week'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Monday Morning'/><title type='text'>Priorities For Living</title><summary type='text'>Yesterday, I read a very good article in the church bulletin.  In it, Paster Sam discussed about the increasingly fast lifestyle that is often encouraged, and the possible ways to slow down the pace.  The following is one of the three ways mentioned in the article.  I hope you find it as useful as I do.  I realize that trying to put as much as possible into the little time that I have is a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/feeds/8304581642209646424/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=8581606916380494032&amp;postID=8304581642209646424' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8304581642209646424'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8581606916380494032/posts/default/8304581642209646424'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://artsymei.blogspot.com/2008/06/priorities-for-living.html' title='Priorities For Living'/><author><name>Mei</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17760836815663335195</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://bp3.blogger.com/_t6Ozo3KHBYM/SFgQSRaELTI/AAAAAAAAABE/VCKPXnXekRw/S220/6.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
