Turning 20

Since 40 is the new 30, by simple logical deduction and argument, 30 is therefore the new 20.

So, I turned 20 last weekend.

Momentous -- definitely.

As a gift to self, I gave myself a flaming red hairdo. When I look into the mirror, I kinda feel like one of those angry manga characters ready to launch an attack on her enemies. *Fierce with a touch of mischief*

It's a good time to do a stock-take of how life's been. The last one I did was just about 1.5 yrs ago. So, there hasn't been that much that happened in between. Or has there?

As a teenager, I couldn't see past the age of 20. I've always told my peers in secondary school that I would like to die before I turn 20. Nothing much to look forward to after that. But, over the past 1.5 years or so, I've seen the 30-something people live such full and meaningful lives (at the same time not looking old), that I really concluded that 30 is the new 20, and 40 is the new 30. So, the boundaries of age has been pushed further. I look at my late 40 reaching 50 parents, and think that they can probably still have another good 10 to 20 years ahead. So, it's not too bad to be 50 either.

So, in many ways, life has just begun for me. I'm about to stop playing and exploring the possibilities, and be serious and focused about how God is directing my life.

Focused, directed living out of God's calling in obedience. That's seems to be something that is floating in my mind. Not that God really has some specific calling for me, but from what's been revealed so far, I only need to respond in obedience.

I still count worship/ music ministry one of my passions. I still think I may have some sort of inkling part to play in the nurturing of saints, perhaps in the small group setting. And at the turn of the year of 07, perhaps a door is opening to another area of ministry... Not that I'm looking forward to fulfilling greater responsibilities. But, these are to be taken in light of God's process of sanctifying, developing and moulding me towards perfection.

Okie. Enough of the serious reflections.

I've been exploring how to celebrate this momentous day of turning 20. I would like it to be different. Not just spend it alone with a special someone. I mean I have any other day to do something like that. The Lord impressed upon me to appreciate the people around me, who made my life possible. Him, of course. And my family (how i love my family). And, my spiritual family...the bros-&-sis I hang out with every Fri/ Sun. And some special friends who have shaped my life in some way or other.

So, then I toyed with the idea of holding a BBQ. I consulted with my newly crowned bf if a BBQ is a good idea. He graciously didn't object, and went ahead to coordinate everything for me. As my bro puts it, "He'll (bf) soon learn that your (qq) birthday is also his birthday." Hmm...not so sure if I'm looking forward to having two birthdays in a year ;p

Anyway, it was more an excuse to gather friends I treasured more than anything. And, I'm so glad to see them on that day. Thank you for "baptising" me in the pool! *roll-eyes*

PS: All ages above are doctored numbers. Do not be too confused ;p