The meaning of my name Mildred (Pronunciation:/mɪldrəd/)

My mum used to say, "gentle counsellor behind the throne". That means, I would be a good wife.

Now my friends, do let me tell u what I found out about my name. (For those who recently know me, it's not surprising that u will find my name most laughed at especially when I break it up)

As I look through the websites over the years, I realised it was old english.
Mildred -> Mil-dred (mind u it's pronounced as Mil-dred, /mɪldrəd/ not Mild-red)
Mil/ Mild -> Mild, Meek, Gentle
dred -> strength, strong

Ergo the meaning Gentle Strength or Meekness.


This is the verse from the Bible that some baby names book said it's supposed to be associated to my name, though I dunno how it was related, I just thought it very nice and decided to post it up as well.(enlighten me if u will)

1 John 4:7
Dear friends, let us love another, for love comes from God Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

As I type this, I think I'm enlighten. Meekness is not weakness. It is strength from inside. And one of the things about strength is the strength to love and forgive. I think I know where this is heading too.
(Please do continue reading even if u r not a christian)

My name is not about becoming a good wife. It's about learning to go against the ways of this world and to forgive people where other's can't, it's about learning to stand up for the Lord and his people, even if someone slaps or kick me for it I must offer my other cheek to the assaulter and do as Jesus did, love and forgive. Love unconditionally forgives the other party, and meekness comes in when u r being trampled on and u know u can't forgive the person, but u must find the strength as Jesus did to love and forgive the person. Enough said, I know what I must do now. All I need is u Lord, to guide me to be a beacon and demostrate this meekness that Jesus embodied and to do ur will.

PS: To those who made a joke outta my name and what colour bow I'm buying, this is an announcement to u all. Yes, I'm buying a red bow, it's the closes to pink, and yes, after much thought about my name yes well... ... Dun worry, I forgive u for the joke! ;p

Note: This was written on the 18 June 2009 at 10:46. On the next day, my teammate says she is getting a dark red bow too. On the 29 June I had an allegation that I had no individuality cos I cos the same colour as my teammate. Now that's God really testing me to see if this revelation got into my heart and not just into my mind.

Perspectives

They always change. So do impressions. Can't really say for sure if the change is the good or bad thing. Talk about change, it is the not constant. Ironically.

This month, I really had an altogether big life-changing experiences. One fact to confirm, Humans do show their ugly sides under different lights. Another fact to confirm, all Humans do have insecurities, just like I do. The 2 facts combined, when 2 or more people having their own insecurites clash, they bring out the ugly side of each other, more so for 1 than another. This ugliness and insecurities will only be suppressed or eliminated once the love of God comes in between. Differences and insecurities will be seen as a step to understanding at least the maniscule level of another and to accept each other; ergo, God coming in as a common understanding of how humans should learn to live with one another and a greater and higher calling comes in to distract us from our insecurities. *sounds like some essay* And this I've learnt in a difficult way. U can beg to differ with me if u wanna, but this is my understanding of my life, and maybe u should try look at it from my perspective. If u do, then u will see much-needed timely God's intervention in my life everytime I need it.

On my last official night in hall for this semester, I ponder on such things. Alone in the room really can do ur reflection times good. And there goes another msn popup of some pics or advert scam. The thing that cos me to ponder about this. Someone I have much respect for last time fell victim to this and he told me that I was in the hit list. I really wondered, y he was so flustered about the pics. Oh so the pics were really personal. Yup what happens in the bedroom should remain in the bedroom. The body is the sacred temple of God strickly speaking not just to girls. It's not the problem with the pics, like I say, do what u want with ur life and pics, the issue is how the he reacted in a convo to someone who looks up to u as a mentor. I would not say further what added on to this irony, I would just say it's making me sick *the induce vomit kind*... ... I guess adults need to remember what they taught us. Ok I think I should stop here before I reveal more. *no pun intended*

Oh and I still think Family bonds are the strongest no matter how u try to break up. The breaking-up of the bonds is the hardest and the most painful, especially to the one who is still clearer-minded, ergo more sensitive to the pain.

So much talk about saving the Earth and humanitarian efforts

Watch this few video clips and see what really needs to be done for this quickly degrading World.

Please try to finish your food at all times
http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/1081/Chicken-a-la-Carte


People think more than advertisments of cute lil' children when u talk of "Saving Gaia"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7JYS7My6nU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31T3do2h2DM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpYzwJ732HQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FVZSUsT-Ws&feature=related

Child Labour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YHL2azUSEw

There are still many many more clips on Youtube. But the point is, did u touch ur heartstrings?

Michael Jackson's song "Heal the World" is the best song to play in the background right now.

A special blog post tribute to the King of Pop Michael Jackson

I loved this song for as long as I can remember. Just wanna make u get off ur butts and onto ur feet and dance. Dun worry Michael Jackson, ur body maybe died, but ur name and songs will be remembered and live on for as long as people hear ur songs.

I give u Rockin' Robin.

Blog Revamp

I decided to revamp my blog... ... It's not much... ... Still pretty much the same colours, except in different shades. haha... ... PINK PINK AND MORE PINK!!!! As for the profile pic, I'll just leave my cosplay photo there until I can find a better picture... ... I wonder if I'm gonna revamp my blog afterwhile... ... Oh well... ... *grins* Highly likely yes!

SAFRA INDOOR OPEN

I didn't win any trophy or medals... ... But I did gain a lifetime of experience... ... Like so totally. Priceless. I also ended up 'babysitting' the RJ girl who shot on the same lane as me. Kinda reminds me of myself at my 1st competition(AAS) and how there was once I shot a 10 then my teammate shot a miss and landed on the outerrim of my target and it cut the line, and I kinda overreacted, and I feel bad about it after that. Most of all, I learnt to control my feelings on the shooting line. Most of all, we are all more or less in the standard class and yet we join the open class. The odds were on us, but we still did our best anyway. And one teammate manage to play until semifinals. That's an amazing feat for standard class archers.

Bleh Bleh Bleh Bleh... ... ... ... It can go on about how the day went, but I'm really too tired to think. From 8am to 8pm. How's that for a full day event... ... This is really hardcore and I'm totally wiped out. haha... ... But still, I'm thinking that I still need to blog about this to do reflections. Like in AAS. Been typing and retyping stuff here to make it sound politically correct. Ok that's it, I'm totally falling asleep in front of my com just thinking and reflecting about it.

The number 24

24. My lucky number... ... eh no. My unlucky number, cos I was born on that day. Eh no wait. it should be lucky, unless I'm a really unlucky person... Hey wait a min. Why am I talking about luck and unluck when I'm supposed to be a christian, and believing in God? Ok so the number 24 is a blessed. I was born on the 24, and there are 24 hours in a day.

whao... ... and For the NUS indoor, my land and detail is 24A. Nice. And despite the whatever nonsense, I got a bronze and a horrible backache. To God be the Glory! I survived thrugh these. I never thought I could even get a bronze. HONESTLY, my morale was super low... ... Again like my facebook shoutout says " Thanks Jing Wen and Rose for the precious bronze medal! :) Even though it was only bronze,(to some people) it meant alot to me!(and I'm sure to u too) Love u 2 lots! *hugs and kisses* XOXO!!!! "

The medal meant alot to me in different ways, afew I can declare on blog for my friends to read, a few is to keep silently in my heart. A few of them that I can declare is dedicating this medal to Winnie and Liz for the times I couldn't spend with them due to training when Liz was still in Singapore. Another was to prove to the world that the underdogs, such as ur truly can strive hard. Another was to be able to show God's glory in this competition. I did my best, and God did the rest. And also, cos it's Rose's and Jing Wen's 1st time doing TKO, and I wanna give it my best so that I wouldn't let them down when they are trying their best too.

I thank the Lord for wonderful teammates who cover up my sorry arse when I didn't shoot well in this competition! And thanks for those who prayed for/with me and/or keep me in their hearts! Love ya lots!

PS: My team number is 10, NTU 10. I'm born in October, the tenth month. haha... ...