When you're in love

I'm blessed to have known a certain person in a more personal way this semester. To be honest, i really dont know what hit me. Many would have know what happened the last time and how I was single for at least a good 2 years. Whatever happened in the process all theis while, I am very happy to have known her, and she is someone you can only dream of. Many of my friends asked so what happens to LHC then? Well, although I may no longer be single, LHC should continue to be a place of interaction and channel to share your thoughts and opinions.
It has been some time since I blogged. Many things happened, some for better, some for worse. But that is life and how you learn to live life. Personally, this semester has been a whirlwind. It is unbelievable that the last time I blogged about love, it was on my QF flight from Singapore bound for Brisbane, Australia. On that flight, the person next to me was impressed with what i wrote and he remarked 'You must be a single gentleman'. I nodded. 4 months on, I'm with a special girl who changed my world.

Dating is always been an interesting time when you meet someone new. It is the time when whatever I had blogged previously doesn't seem to matter and your heart speaks louder than your mind. I want to share some of the things I learn while dating her!

1)Persistance is probably the best gauge of the substance you are made of. I tried to ask her out for at least 4 times before she finally agreed! She would never fail to give me the most amusing and lamest excuse you wouldn't even think of! Even that time when she agreed, it somehow felt like it was forced upon her! To be honest, I almost gave up! It is probably in a girl's genes to play hard to get. In her own words, it is called the self defence mechanism. Am i even dangerous? sigh. It is important however to know how much to persist. The greatest disaster is for a man to get his persistance terminated and hopes crushed. I think it doesn't only apply to their girls, it applies to their dreams as well.

2) Patience. I've always been attracted by girls who are indepedent, and she is no different. The thing about indepedent women is that they will always have a mind of their own and are persistent in their own way. An extreme word to desribe them would be stubborn. On the bright side, the best part of it though is that she is a wise and smart woman! :P To top it all off, did i mention she is rather fierce in her own way. If i have the opportunity to introduce her to you when we meet, observe those big round eyes. If a man's biceps are his weapons to victory, then her eyes would be her choice of weaponary. That means I have to be careful and patient with her. Understatement. VERY patient with her. In many instances, if i was not patient, I think things could have flared up.

3) Trust. I would like to believe that I am dating a very attractive woman. Well, whether you like it or not...She is! With that comes the entourage of guys and attention. She had many admirers in the past and that probably will not change in the near future. As much as it flatters me, at times it worries me as well. If there is one thing i learn from my past relationships, it would be to trust the lady and not be easily possessive or jealous. In this lady, I know I can safely place my trust! :)

In conclusion, i think there is nothing better than to be able to share your life with someone who appreciates you and loves you the way you are! To be able to live indepedent lives interdependently... I think nothing happens by accident and I have God to thank for giving me an opportunity. As much as I believe fate has a role to play, just like any success, it is the point whereby preparation meets opportunity!

It is 2 months into the relationship, and as I reflect on my role and what it will take to make this relationship work, I want to be a man who will EDIFY her spiritually, MEET her emotional needs and BE THERE for her physically.

I’ve come to realise that in every fairytale-like movie, every girl took a risk. Took a risk for love, took a risk in the name of love. So, how do we know if our own fairytale won’t really happen if we don’t try, if we stop believing in love?

Dedicated to you!

TWO people are BETTER off than one, for they can HELP each other succeed.
Ecc 4:9