The Graleb

2010-03-03T02:42:00.000-08:00

Lord, I trust in You.

I trust in your Word.

It says there that You are a merciful, forgiving, loving, and faithful God.

Help me realize that everyday.

Help me know that You aren't going anywhere.

Comfort me, Jesus, and embrace me with Your tender care. Help me to not be afraid.

I love you, Lord, and I want to give myself wholeheartedly to You. Help me do that.

Grace

2010-02-22T06:03:00.001-08:00

an amazing time

well, here's an update. finally.
caleb and bear visited melaka last week from the 15th of March to the 19th.
it was a blissfully fun Monday to Friday.

my chinese new year could have been better, though...
my heart goes out to my beloved Uncle Robin's family. He passed away on the 10th of February.
the news came as a shock, and we are now realizing how thankful we need to be for our salvation. Robin professed his faith in the Lord two years before his death, and we have the hope that we will one day be reunited with him in heaven!

caleb came here to comfort me. just when i needed him most. thanks, sweet.
here's what went down that week.

[MONDAY]
they arrived at noonish. dad and i picked them up at the toll. got home and just goofed off around the dining table. went to the melaka mall for a bit and bought (accidentally?) two boxes of instant oatmeal. ice cream. and other treats. got home. had a huge "thanksgiving" meal. it was lovely. we watched a movie with dad i think, before bed.

[TUESDAY]
woke up and got dressed. oatmeal for breakfast. ha! went to the melaka mall again and watched The Wolfman. then we went home. just relaxed then, i think? caleb if you remember let me know. haha. we had bowls of soupy noodles for dinner.

[WEDNESDAY]
went to Mahkota and DP. watched Valentine's Day. had pizza for lunch. photobooth time. :) bought two bibles. came home and relaxed before dinner and church.

[THURSDAY]
we did nothing.

[FRIDAY]
everyone hung out in my room. then the boys left :'(

Miss you, Caleb.

Grace

2010-01-13T06:40:00.000-08:00

Okay, I'm back from church, and like I said I would, I'm writing a blog post.

My life has been pretty hecktic recently. I got a job a few months ago, and have been working Monday to Friday. It has been ALOT of fun! I've learned to cook many new things, and I've learned how to better deal with the business class of people. (Which, by the way, I can't stand their snobness!)

I have also been trying to get things settled for our travel to America. Turns out we'll be leaving 2 weeks early than we had originally planned. You see, my family was actually planning to leave on April the 5th, but because of circumstances, my dad has moved up the travel time of my mom, brother, and myself. So we will probably be leaving twenties of March. (It's really sad, cause Grace's birthday is on the 23rd.)

As for my everyday life now, it's pretty much work and working out. (With my sweet girlfriend's help to WAKE ME UP!) I am excited about all that God is doing in Grace's and my lives. We have been trying to read through the Gospels together. (OF COURSE Grace is the better half, so she is ahead.) I'm going to catch up by tomorrow though! I promise, Gracie!

That's pretty much all for now. Hope you enjoyed reading this post.

Till next time!

Caleb

2010-01-13T01:02:00.000-08:00

YES! I know this is long awaited.

YES! I haven't kept up my end.

YES! I'm a sorry boyfriend!

Please forgive me all, especially Grace. I'm sorry I took so long to keep my promise. I'll write more tonight, but I'll be leaving for church soon, so I have to cut it short for now. I'll have to pick up where I left off tonight. Before I call you. *Smile*

Throught thick and thin,

Caleb

2009-12-23T06:29:00.000-08:00

I feel like I'm losing friends. Maybe some of them just weren't friends to begin with. Maybe I haven't been a friend either. I don't know, and I guess the reason for that is lack of communication.

I've tried being honest, nice, straightforward with people. I slip alot and I make mistakes, and I guess a shallow person could take one of my mistakes as a picture of what I really am like. That isn't my fault, and neither should I really worry about what others think of me. But, however, keeping a clean record and making myself a good testimony isn't something I can just "whatever", or "let them think what they want" to. For me, it just doesnt' work like that. If someone has a problem with me, because of something they've seen in me, then honest confrontation seems like a must. How else would ANYONE be able to improve if everyone just says "Oh, if she wants to be like that, let her be. I don't care." That isn't what the Bible says to do, even though not getting involved seems like the right thing to do alot of the time. It is, when it is really none of your business. But then, if that someone causing the scene is one of your friends, then it kind of is your business. You'd want your friend, if that person really is your friend that is, to be in the right, wouldn't you? I think it's good practice to tell the person what you honestly think is the right thing to do. If that person brushes you off and gets mad at you for "judging" him or her, then really, you've done all that you can. After that, "not getting involved" would be more ideal, I'd say.

I'm done with being touchy about what others say about me out of hate, and everyone who reads this should read this earnestly. We can't all be growing up like silly little children, selfish and immature. If we're to grow up at all, this would be one important area for us to improve on. Talking about people behind their backs, getting upset over little miscellaneous things, taking what others say to another level and twisting their words around, having fickled minds, taking "revenge" on others- really, if you think about it, these things are what children do.

A child goes up to his best friend and says, "Billy stole my yoyo. We're not going to be friends with him now, you hear?"
A child's mother refuses to let him get go over to his friend's house, and he gets upset and throws his shoe on the floor.

How often have you heard someone come up to you and say something like, "Oh my gosh, Mary, can you believe Belinda? She totally stole my idea and is wearing the EXACT same hair as mine to school now. I can't believe her. I'm so not sitting by her at lunch today."
Sound familiar? Or...
Your mom doesn't let you go to a party, and you storm out of the kitchen into your room, where you get on your computer and furiously Facebook a note about how horrible your mother is.

We all aren't far from having childlike attitudes, if you ask me. I think a change is desperately needed, and I speak for myself. I've been trying to for a while now, and I pray someone will see changes in me soon.

Grace

2009-12-04T05:05:00.000-08:00

THE ~~MALAYSIAN~~ TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

*sung to the tune of THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS*

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love sent to me,

12 different races!

Very wreckless drivers!

10 run-over chickens!

9 ice-kachangs!

8 chicken rice balls!

7 teh tareks!

6 durians!

RAM-BU-ooo-TANS!

Pirated CDs!

3 orang'tans

2 char kuay teows!

and some ROTI CANAI WITH CURRY!

Grace

2009-12-02T20:15:00.000-08:00

Dear God,

How are you? Busy with the armageddon preparations, I suppose. I know in Your Word it says that when we talk to You, You'll listen. But sometimes I get moments when I do wonder if You're really there, and if You're listening. I guess it'll take some faith to believe You're listening to me right now.

Lord, I want to serve You. I want to do what You want me to do. I've been hoping and praying that You'll call me to be a missionary someday, but I know I'll accept whatever is in Your will.

Why do I feel abandoned sometimes? There are people out there I know I can rely on, depend on. Real friends, and blood relatives. They always remind me that they've got my back. But Father, I now know that no one can support me, lift me up, and protect me, like You can. You are really the only One I should be depending on.

Lord, I want to take back all the awful things I've said and done. I know I don't deserve Your forgiveness. But it's Your forgiveness I seek the most. Wash away all this tormenting guilt I have, clean me with Your precious blood.

Please help me get through these next few months, God, and help me remain calm with peace because of You, as my life undergoes some of the biggest changes I will have ever experience. You are larger than anything God, and I put You first in my life. I love you, Lord, and I know You love me.

In Jesus' precious name I pray, Amen.

Grace

2009-12-01T05:11:00.000-08:00

Hey my loyal Graleb-Blog-Readers! Long time no blog. Been busy I guess.

Updates of what we've been up to:

He's begun working at The Gluttony Cafe.
He came to Malaysia on the 19th of November, and stayed till 22nd.
She's been doing lots and lots of homework, and had been going crazy with Awards Night preparations.
She surprised Caleb on Thanksgiving by appearing outside his door.

Yes! It's been very fun, and very busy lately. But we've found time to blog about our days together!

This is the list of what went down when he came down!

THURSDAY (19th November) he picked her up from school with mommykins Dancy. we went home, and baked like sixty chocolate chip cookies. then we got ready for Tang Soo Do, and went for that. got home, had dinner. cleaned up, and pretty much just went to bed.

FRIDAY (20th November) woke up pretty late. graleb went to mydin & jusco with mom and mary. had McD's for lunch. got home and rested. izzy came over and grace left with her to charity's. caleb hung out with daddykins borges. AWARDS NIGHT. got home, had ice cream. cleaned up. went to bed!

SATURDAY (21st November) went to DP. watched Planet 51. just relaxed. had pizza for lunch. got caught in the rain. went home! relaxed, and then went for a walk at night. got home, cleaned up, went to bed.

SUNDAY (22nd November) breakfast, church, crocker brothers' departures.

until.......

THURSDAY (26th November) grace & seth hitched a ride with the Burkes to Singapore! many many many lies to make it this far on grace's part. but the surprise was a success, and she arrived on the doorstep of the crockers' residence safely and totally unpronounced. we rested for a bit, then went across the street to a mall and sat down at McD's to talk. Walked around a bit, then got soda for Uncle Ray and Dr. Burke. went home, rested, then left for the Pletchers' for Thanksgiving dinner. It was great. After that, we went to Junction 8 to watch NEW MOON. had Hagaan Daz before the movie. oh, and new slippers cause grace's feet were in awful shape. dratted american eagle shoes. which she accidentally left in the Burkes' car on the way home. after the movie. came home, showered. bedtime.

FRIDAY (27th November) we attempted to wake up at 6. ended up getting up around 8.30. had McD's for breakfast. met Barney. went to vivo and hung out there for the whole morning. caleb brought grace out for lunch. what's better than Carl's Jr? nothing. their chilli cheese fries rock. went home after that. grownups got home and we left again to get blue tac at Popular across the street. left for HBC's activity center not too long after. had the GRAD ceremony where Caleb and BJ both gave heartmelting speeches. after, we mingled, then went home. went out for a walk, watched a bit of StarDust, then went to bed.

SATURDAY (28th November) woke up, went across the street for prata. was great! then we packed, and left for orchard where we would later meet the Burkes. bought a pint of Ben & Jerry's, subs, and then Grace and Seth left for home.

Next meeting? Unknown.

Graleb

2009-10-09T06:16:00.000-07:00

Special Peoples

Ray Crocker My dad was someone I was always afraid to talk to. He was strict, narrowminded, and often unapproachable. However, the man my dad was, and who is he is now are worlds apart! He became involved in my life, asking me questions, and doing things with me. He encourages me in my relationship with God and my walk with other people in this world. I love my dad so much that I know I would never... COULD never have gotten a better father than he.
I met Uncle Ray when I was 11 years old, although I doubt he remembers meeting me. He teased me about the glitter on my face (it was cool then, I must've figured), and I giggled. I was intimidated by him as I got older- I didn't know him hardly, and I guess he seemed rather solemn and strict to me. But the past year has been really neat, as I've gotten to talk to him a bit more! He answers my questions about the Bible over the phone (I'm usually blushing when he's explaining things), and he took me and Charity out on a date. Pretty awesome man, and yep- I love him!

Ginger Crocker My mom has always been a kindhearted, warm person. She has given so much to me. Love, time, patience...more things than I can count. She has always been one to want to help. I love her so much for that. She has seen me through many rough times. I haven't been the best son, and that I truly regret, but I've been trying to live right in God's eyes, 'cause I know that's what my mom and dad both want. Mom only wants the best for me, and the best is what God has planned for me. Mom is also very open minded! Great, because it gives me an opportunity to ask her about anything! We've had many'a good conversations because of that. Anyway, my mom is a big heart and a warm hug, and I love her so very much!
Aunt Ginger is an awesome woman. How else can I put it? She's awesome. She makes the best chilli ever, and her nails are always all pretty and done up! I sometimes feel like my nails are yellowed and chipped (when they're really not) just looking at Aunt Ginger's! :) Even though I haven't had much opportunity to talk with her, I know she's easy to keep a conversation going with. That's a comfort for me, I guess. When my mom isn't available to talk with me, I know Aunt Ginger would be the next person I would speak to. I've already said it, and I'll say it again. Aunt Ginger is awesome! And I love her too!

Bill Borges Uncle Bill has been a person I've come to greatly admire. Honestly, I've never liked a know-it-all, but when someone does actually seem to know it all, and is humble about it, I think that's great. He's a very sweet man with a quick temper. He's also a very Godly man who loves the Lord and loves seeing people do what's right. He really loves his kids, both of them, and I know he only wants to see them living for God. Uncle Bill seems to be wise beyond his years, and because of that, I truly enjoy our conversations. He has a really big heart, and gives a big hug to match it! ( those who know, he is a big guy, and I'm a little guy). I hope to have many more years to get to know this amazing man.
DADDY! My daddy, the smartest man on earth. He's the only person I know who can calculate the costs of people's groceries as he waits in line and reads numbers the cash register produces. And he gets it right, every single darn time. He's funny, and silly. (OH SO SILLY). He's a man who gives a hearty hug, and squeeze attacks. He also tells me just about everyday that he has to kiss me alot, so that "some lucky fellow in the future won't ever outkiss him." :) I love my dad. He is an amazing man, with a big heart, and a great smile. (really, his smile is great). I'll miss him so much when I'm in college. I love you, Dad!

Dancy Borges Aunty Dancy...I've been through two phases with her. I truly regret the first. I was mad at her often because she wouldn't let me go up to Melaka as often as I liked. However, this my fault too, I hadn't proven myselt trustworthy yet. As time went on though, I began to see a side of her that I enjoyed. She was funny, entertaining, and loves a good laugh. She also began to see that I was proving myself, I guess, so she began to accept me more. It's been exciting the past few days! I won't go into details, but let's just say that Grace and I both love where things are going. She truly has become my second mom. I love her, almost as much as my own mom. She's such a special lady, and I thank God for her very often.
Mom! Well, she's this obsessively clean, hardworking woman who can't sit around at 2 in the afternoon to take a nap. She's amazing. She's probably the most poised Asian woman I know. By saying poised, you might think I'm insane, because mom hardly wears makeup, or dresses up. But you all have not seen my mom. It's hard to explain it I guess. :) But she's a beautiful woman, inside and out, and I know I can trust her. I do, with so many things. With my life! I'll miss her soooo much next year as well. I love you, Mom.

Benjamin Crocker What can I say about my brother? He's been a friend and an enemy. And though I haven't always loved him all the time, I do care alot for him. I'm really praying there will come a day when we'll both be on good terms. However, I still thank God for my bro. My life would be very boring and lonely without him. And though he doesn't believe it, I do care about him. Love ya, bro.
I call him BJ. He will always be known and BJ to me. We've been through a little together, and yep- I think he's pretty cool. And definitely the funniest person I know. (though some of his jokes seem questionable sometimes). I love how he has different phases he goes through...the jacket phase. the overall phase. the black tank top phase. :) I think you're pretty awesome, BJ, even though you might not think I like you very much! But I doooooooooo. I love you! :)

Seth Borges My brother is the coolest musician on earth, no lies. Self-taught in guitar, he rocks harder than a lot of people I've seen on mtv. or youtube. :) He's there when I need him, he's there when I don't need him, and he's there when I really don't want him there. Yes, sethy, you annoy me alot when you leave the toilet seat up. But I still love you! Hehe. I secretly love that stupid lepracaun dance you do in my room sometimes. Hahaa. I love you, Seth!
Well, Seth has been an interesting friend to have. At one time, I thought we couldn't be closer, then we went through a spell where I thought he was going to kill me! After that, he began to like me again. As far as I'm concerned though, Seth is a GREAT guy. He plays some wicked awesome guitar (in my eyes) and has a great sense of humor. I just pray that God will do a great work through him! I know that Seth could do AWESOME things for God. He really is a great person, and I look forward to many great years of friendship with big guy.

Caleb & Grace

2009-09-30T07:48:00.000-07:00

Hey, sorry for not posting anything lately. Here's the "sobby blog post" you were waiting for, Esther. Kidding!

Well, we had another Graleb week last week, which was the Hari Raya week. I'll write in what I've been up to and later in the week what we were up to.

Monday - Went to KL for the day. Just to meet up with some fam at Sunway. Bought some cool shorts Seth and Clem picked out. Haha. Pretty neat!

Tuesday - Painted my room all day. Took forever, but it looks sweeter now.

Wednesday - Went to Tangkak, and spent basically the whole afternoon in the hair salon place, where Liz and I got perms. to her blog for pics :)

Thursday - Waited in the mornings for Caleb and BJ to arrive. Picked them up at the toll, brought them back, then Seth, the boys, and I went to (where else?) Nando's for lunch. Ugh. I'm sorry, I'm just not a big fan of the place. I get chicken allll the time. But I'll go with Kamie's suggestion next time and get that Pita. After that we went home, and went to Liz's to watch The Tigger Movie. Didn't finish it because her grandma started eating tissue paper. (she mistook them for pieces of bread and dipped them into her coffee). HAHA. sorry, thought it was funny. After that, we went home and waited for TSD. I ended up not going because of *ahem ahem*, and Caleb went for a walk with my dad. Seth and BJ went to class together. Had dinner with Caleb *wink*, then got cleaned up and ready for bed. That night we all ended up watching Borat. UGHHH. HAHA.

Friday - Woke up, and mom and dad were in seremban for a doctor appointment. Calebs and I made cinnamon and sugar pancakes (low baking soda, sooo good). HA! Seth loved them. After that, we went bowling. I broke my records, baby! played three games, I got 105, 78, and 112 i think? I dont remember. Haha. After that we got home and made sandwiches. Then Caleb and I tried to put up wallpaper borders. Did NOT work. Hahahaha. We're terrible. After that we went over to Liz's to choose songs for Sunday service, when Caleb would be leading worship. After that we kids went out for a movie. Watched The Ugly Truth. It was HILARIOUS. :) After that we grabbed a bite at the paratha place. Ohh sooo yummy. Went home, cleaned up, and just goofed off before bed.

Saturday - Woke up, went to TSD, got home, cleaned up, made macaroni (or spagetti) and cheese for lunch. LOTS OF IT. Then there was Nicole's party! Fun fun. ate and played Truth or Dare. Much chocolate involved, much licking as well. HAHA. Caleb has a new respect for Gene, I suppose. Or maybe its the other way around ;) After that we all went for a walk to the park. Some of us played catch. Some did pull ups on the monkey bars. (You did great, Caleb!) After that we cleaned up and headed to bed. Church the next morning.

Sunday - Woke up, cleaned up, ate, went to church. Caleb lead the singing and I played the piano for Sunday. Liz played for service. Pretty cool. I taught Sunday school, and I feel like the kids are finally warming up to me. They used to seem like they hated me! :( After church, we brought the boys to the station and gave our last hugs. I wanted to cry so badly. :'(

That's it. Haha, your turn, Caleb.

Grace

2009-09-05T03:57:00.000-07:00

Hey this post is a reply to Joel's current post. Yes, the one about girls being *ahemahem*.

I'll first say that

(1) I am not a liar. And

(2) I'll say, Elizabeth Han, if you say you're fat, then I must be the size of Jupiter. Lady, reread (1) and try to get it into that overly-fat-conscious head of yours!

Elizabeth Han. My friend. The best friend. The one that tells you flat out in your face you're wrong. The cold hard truth, but with a touch of sympathy edged towards you.

Ahh, Elizabeth Han. That girl who wakes up in the middle of the night to get a high-in-ajinomoto snack, that girl who breathes in more cat hair than oxygen.

Elizabeth Han. She's the one whose ears turn scarlet when she laughs or cries, the one who'd rather lick a public toilet seat 52 times than touch a house lizard.

Elizabeth Han! The little girl who once had seemingly undying adoration for annoying blonde church boys, and who hid her mother's switches so that she'd get away without a spanking.

Elizabeth Han. The one who plays that piano.

FAT????

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.

If you wanna see fat, I'll SHOW YOU FAT.

Look at how he points for more food.

Lastly, thought I'd add this one. *wink*

And this, my lovely readers, is Elizabeth Han.

See those scrawny legs? She's all bones, I tell you. I should be jealous, I'm probably three times her weight! And size.

HAHAHAHA. I LOVE YOU, LIZZIE. This post is for you.

Grace

"The picture of obesity: A big man scoffing down five donuts ringed around each of his fingers, while he stands in front of an elevator. Beside the elevator, is a flight of stairs."

-Seth Borges

2009-09-03T00:55:00.000-07:00

Well this week will be "graleb-less". Caleb's on his way to China right now. Wonder what he's doing on the plane. Probably sleeping, I tried to keep him up last night. (or was it the other way round?)

Anyways, he'll be back next Thursday. More study-time for me, I guess? Less going online. I really won't have much reason to without him being on. I guess there's a bright side to everything. Even though it's really really really dim.

Had a relatively long day at school. Izzy's left for Ireland again. Two weeks she'll be gone, I think? Kinda depressing. She's like the sugar to my coffee at mornings in school.

Oh wells. I'm gonna go eat something. or sleep. whichever. maybe both.

Grace

2009-08-29T03:28:00.000-07:00

Well, Grace pretty much summed up our whole trip together VERY well, but this wouldn't be OUR blog if I didn't write something too.

I had an amazing 3 days. (Though in all honesty, 3 days just isn't long enough.) I totally agree with Grace, our relationship has matured, and has become so much more enjoyable. We can talk about almost anything. (Except as far as girl talk goes... I'm not allowed into that. HAHA!) We enjoy doing the simplest things together. Like watching movies, going for walks, cooking, organizing, shopping and so much more! All of these things never seem to get old when I get to do them with her.

We did something that we had never done together before!

Are you ready for it?

WE TALKED TO MY GRANDPARENTS!!!

Actually, I think it was just my Grandmother, but it was still fun! Unfortunatly, Grandmother wasn't feeling to well that morning (Or as she said, "I'm not feeling well this A.M.") so we weren't able to talk to her for very long. It was still very very fun though!

There was alot more we did, but Grace covered all that. Thanks Gracie for all the awesome memories you let me make with you! Know that I'll never forget them and I'm dying to get started on the next set of memories!

Caleb

2009-08-29T00:55:00.000-07:00

Well, the past three days have been amazing.

Caleb and Bear came to malaysia, and made life once again more exciting.

I swear I've never laughed as much as I did around Bear,

and I've never smiled as much as I did around Caleb.

Thursday was exciting, fresh, and wonderful.

Exciting because I was getting to see him for the first time in over two months, (What is that like three decades in Graleb years?).

Fresh because it was like starting over again with him, and taking in a deep breath of fresh, cool air after coming out of a sauna. Or... a long, ice-cold drink of lemonade after an hour of tennis in the hot sun. We started over in a more mature way. Not so much giggly around everyone. A bit less of the "OMG HE BUMPED MY SHOULDER" thoughts. More so of the "Can I get you a glass of water?"... and "You feeling alright?". It was sweet.

I say it was wonderful because Thursday was really just... wonderful. Getting to be around him again! It was so fun. Even though all we did was what?-- attempt to pluck mangoes? (Which, BTW Caleb, you didn't end up doing like you said! You totally forgot to fix that long pole! there goes a laundry hanger!!)

I felt bad that the guys had to go to Tang Soo Do with me, but I enjoyed being watched. Caleb totally distracted me, and I almost got hit in the head by my master for laughing during class. Oh wells :) Mom's Shanghai noodles that night were PERFECTO. Ain't that right Bear. He's the reason why mom even goes on cooking. *smile*

That night was terribly awesome! Haha. We watched Nacho Libre. It wasn't as bad as I presumed it to be. I kinda liked the fat kid in it. Caleb and I looked at stuff on Walmart.com! It was fun.

Friday was just as glorious. We all woke up late, and mom had made french toast. Oh, could life get any better?

After a cut-short shower, (thanks you disgusting-boys-who-don't-wash-behind-their-ears), we went bowling at the new alley, MIBC. It's huge. 52 lanes, baby. I beat my high score finally, thanks to Willie the Scotsman.

We watched District 9 at MBO after, and I nearly barfed everywhere. It was disgusting. Aliens and humans and cutting off arms and pulling off nails. After I ate a hotdog, a bite of Caleb's prata thingy, a cup of ice cream, some cotton candy, and a half-bottle of water too! It was gross. Come to think of it, I should've just puked. HA.

We came home after and swallowed down Orange Chicken Rice. The best in the world. Siiiigh. I love my mother. Really.

Rushed to youth after, and Pastor made wise cracks about me and Caleb. Naturally. I was just happy I got to sit by him in the van after all. Even though he was only a seat in front of me, I felt deprived!!!!! HAHA. I'm so blushing right now.

Youth was pretty fun. Singing with Caleb was SO FUN. Liz hates me for what I put her through, playing the piano over and over and over and over for me as I try to learn the alto parts. But Caleb and I appreciate you playing for us that night! We sounded good together, didn't we? Well, he did. Maybe I'm just biased.

Went to Amigos after the bestest cake in the world that Liz and Nic made. Wow, girls, I was so impressed. Expecially with the sauce. I want that recipe!

Met Shahz with Kamilla for the first time. No comment. :)

Came home and got cleaned up, then Caleb and I webcammed with Kamilla and Honey (or be it Hunny?). That dog is too fat to be a Chihuahua. More like a... I don't know. A Coco. LOL.

Today pretty much reeked. Well not really, I had fun taking pictures with Bear's camera. Gotta love that thing. Caleb and I made the greatest chocolate chip pancakes in the world. Seriously, you'll start hating ihop. Hahaha. Went for one last walk in the park. Was a bit depressing but yeah. I'm glad it happened! I needed to get out of the house.

So yeah that's about it. I miss him already. Till next time then.

Grace

2009-08-26T07:27:00.000-07:00

Latest Update on the Graleb:

NEXT MEETING?

Tomorrow.
12.30pm

Graleb

2009-08-18T01:12:00.000-07:00

Isn't it amazing how it only takes a little ember to start a HUGE ROARING fire? I have sure found that true to be true. Even in a relationship.

"I don't want to set the world on fire. I just want to start a flame in your heart." <3

Caleb

2009-08-13T07:38:00.000-07:00

“Shh, my child,” she hushed Joseph as he began to whine. “It will soon be alright.”
But her words sounded doubtful even in her own ears. She knew she hadn’t much longer. Hannah quickly ran out of her shack and into the darkness of the evening.

She knew where she wanted to go, and she needed to get there before it was too late.

Grace & Caleb

2009-08-12T02:17:00.000-07:00

Been busy with school. Gosh.

Grace

2009-08-10T04:48:00.000-07:00

People, we are proud to announce that MERGING LOVE has begun!

Caleb & Grace

2009-08-07T23:56:00.000-07:00

"OH HOT DARN! LOOK AT MY YARN. I LIVE ON A FARM, AND I PLANT MY OWN YARN! I don't know..." Grace

Caleb

2009-08-07T05:34:00.000-07:00

HAS A NEW HAIR CUT AND IS PROUD OF IT!!!

Caleb

2009-08-07T05:22:00.000-07:00

So.
This is really sad.
Went rock climbing at youth. I was the heaviest right? Couldn't even pull myself all the way up.

It just was a huge reminder to me that I've got to lose alllllll this weight before December!!!!!!!! The Tang Soo Do tournaments. I want to kick butt. Serious butt. Chinese butt. But even if I don't...I want to at least intimidate. MWAHAHA. IN YOUR FACES YOU PERAKIANS.

Sigh. Guess this means no more McDonald's. hahahahha.

I'm gonna lose weight, I say!! You watch and see!!!!!!!!

And I'm gonna climb that wall!!!!!

Grace

2009-08-05T01:52:00.000-07:00

OHHH WOOOOOOOPDEEEEDOOOO. random nonsense.

I'm going to spend the next 20 minutes on skype trying to sound American to Caleb. That redneck. LOL.

Grace

2009-08-04T02:53:00.000-07:00

I'm just watching my Sleeping Beauty.

Caleb

2009-08-03T05:12:00.000-07:00

Written especially for Joel Wong!
by Elizabeth Han

Oh Joel my heart sings for thee
Thou heart-filled Samaritan that lovest me!
Thy eyes talk not, but thy lips do;
When I turnest 18, I can sue!
Thy brother eateth chocolate much
But your chocolate he mustn't touch!
Thou longest for a belly button ring
And to hear J. Lo sing!
Thy compass points anywhere but north
Onward Christian soldiers-- FORTH!!!!!!!!!

GracElizabeth

2009-08-02T20:36:00.000-07:00

Glad that's over with.

Sigh, next meeting, Caleb? Soon, please.

Thanks for being so straightforward with me lately. I've been acting like a child alot, I know. Can't help it when it comes to you.

Liz, I love you and Joey, praying hard for y'alls. If you need me you know how to reach me. (my bathroom lights are always on.)
*smile*

grace

2009-08-02T06:07:00.000-07:00

I'm not apologizing for doing something wrong, I'm just apologizing for causing another Christian to stumble.

Romans 14:15 "But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat (Not just food, but anything in this world), now walkest thou not charitably (Like a Christian should walk). Destroy not him with thy meat(Don't destory them just to prove a point, that what we did was not wrong), for whom Christ died."

Though we aren't in the wrong, I don't wanna make us in the wrong.

Romans 14:21, 22 "It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak... Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth (We'll be happy cause we did the right thing, and God won't hold us accountable)."

So Liz, I'm sorry if you were offended. This fight ends now.

Caleb

2009-08-02T05:53:00.000-07:00

Name for main character Elisabeth in "Merging Love" changed. Caleb might apologize but I see no reason in doing so. Be happy and don't thank me.

Timotheus stays Timotheus, Elisabeth changes to Maddeline.

Grace

2009-07-31T03:38:00.000-07:00

"D:!!!!" - GRACE

Caleb

2009-07-31T03:32:00.000-07:00

Anyone excited to hear how our "Greek/Hebrew Romance story" is coming along?

Well...

We talked about this on the phone, and over MSN...
It will be entitled......*drum roll please*.......

MERGING LOVE.

What is the story gonna be about? Hmm.
Well, y'all know its gonna be based during the Apostle Paul's time. Around....the A.D. 50's.
The boy's gonna be a Greek, and she'll be a Hebrew. His name is Timotheus, and she's Elisabeth.
The story goes, that the boy was training to be a roman soldier (or whatever that word Caleb used for it.. hehe), and for some reason gets sent home, only to be saddened by some depressing news and learning he has to take up a trade. He needs to be better equipped, mentally, for his business to thrive, so he leaves Athens for a state outside the city to take lessons. His mentor, Joshua, has three daughters, and thus come Beth into the story.

That's it for now, dearies. Much love from me and Juddy.

Grace

2009-07-30T07:59:00.000-07:00

Dedicated in loving memory to...

Jack.*

I was going to write that poem I have of you here, but decided not to. Hee.

*Name changed for reasons secured by the Graleb.

Grace

2009-07-30T07:51:00.001-07:00

WE'RE FEET WASHERS!!!

Caleb

2009-07-29T02:56:00.000-07:00

Not much to say today. Happy moments, sad ones.

"God'll work it out," they say.

We'll see.

Grace

2009-07-28T08:01:00.000-07:00

It's amazing how God can work in your heart through someone elses tragedy. I attended a wake today, and I realized how short life it. How important it is to live for God, and how pointless it is to live for yourself. No matter what you think is more important; job, school, boyfriend, girlfriend, dreams, money; all those things are useless for Christ.

Ecclesiastes 12:7-8 "Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. " Everything in this life is going back to the dust, and the spirit is either going to be with God or be in Hell. For us who are saved, when we stand before God, will we be ashamed? Sadly, I know I'll be ashamed of many things I know I could've done for God, but didn't. So it makes me want to do more for Him, cause really, that's all that matters.

Caleb

2009-07-27T07:49:00.000-07:00

Taught my daddy something tonight at Bible school. Wanna know? I knew you did...

Well, in Matthew 1:20 the Angel of the Lord is mentioned. As you know, the Angel of the Lord is mentioned throughout the Old Testament. The Angel of the Lord is the Pre - Incarnate Jesus Christ. So if you read the context, Jesus Christ was already in the womb of Mary, so my dad made the statement that because Jesus was in the womb, He couldn't have talked to Joseph in the dream. However, I questioned that because for him to say that it would deny the omnipresence (All Present) of Jesus Christ. So at the end of the class, my dad said that I was right.

Now please understand, I'm not trying to brag. It's not that at all! In fact, if it wasn't for my dad, I wouldn't even know who the Angel of the Lord was! So thank you dad for all your patient teaching for me. I love you.

Caleb

2009-07-26T07:55:00.000-07:00

OAKYT!!!!!!! - Caleb J. Crocker

(ps... it was a typo for "okay".. you wonder, right?)

Grace

2009-07-26T05:25:00.000-07:00

Heavenly Father, I pray for those who are hurting now. You know who they are. I pray that You'll shine Your face on them. Only You know why this happened, and only You can make good come from it. May all of us be changed because of it. I pray all this in Jesus' name. Amen.

To all who are hurting now.

Caleb

2009-07-26T05:23:00.001-07:00

Dear Lord,

I pray for Aunt Connie, Tim, Amanda, and Annabelle now as they grieve over the lost of their brother-in-law/uncle. Please give them peace in their hearts, and I pray that their faith will not quiver, but grow stronger during this difficult time.

I love you, Lord; thank you for listening to my prayer.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Grace

2009-07-25T07:53:00.000-07:00

AND IT BEGINS

Caleb

2009-07-25T06:33:00.000-07:00

Judson, hope you don't mind me bloggin' about personal things here! I think I'm gonna delete my personal blog. I never go there anyways.

Just wanted to inform everyone of what's been going on the past two days!:

youth- went to Secret Recipe for some cake and talk. (nic, kam, & I were mouth the words to old tunes). went to the "Eye of Malaysia". is that what it's called? It's a big ferris wheel that's white. Liz, Nic, Kam & I were in one cart. won't mention how the ride went, except that my finger hurts from where you gripped it, nicole. hehehe. love you! after that we went out for chinese desserts. then came home.

izzy came over to my place today. she's heapsa fun! we tried b-ball but the ball seemed to have some kinda magnetic force that always reeled it away from the hoop. we walked all round Ozana. for those who lurrrrve the Burkes, we saw their house and what it's become. it's nice and really fancy.....but all of Aunt Bonnie's charms and touches are gone. all! it's a white mansion now with really victorian-ish gates. gorgeous, yet hideous. sigh! went home for lunch, then went swimming. malay men gawked and whistled as usual, and izzy just had to "ewwwwwwwwwww!" them! (: once i even had to hold her finger down so we wouldnt get chased (LOL kidding). and came home and watched a movie, then made dindin. then we danced across my room as we sang "THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR WALKING, AND THAT'S JUST WHAT THEY'LL DO! ONE OF THESE DAYS THESE BOOTS ARE GONNA WALK ALL OVER YOU!". Iz wore my wedges. hahaha. we rocked.

Grace

2009-07-23T08:38:00.001-07:00

Okay, so we've decided to do a project together.
Haven't we, Judson?

Because of Juddy's wide knowledge of the Ancient Greek civilization, and his knowledge of the Bible (we're leaning more towards the New Testament here), and because I'm practicing my writing talents, we've decided to write to novel together. It will be a story based in the time when the Ancient Greek culture and the Hebrew culture merged together because of one Person's death.

Jesus Christ.

Christianity brought the two most different civilizations together, and our story will have a Christian-Romance plot, based in the settings of Athens in Greece, in about the year 72 A.D.

We won't leak out too much info about the book, but we promise you it'll be a great one.

Keep coming back for updates.

Gracie

2009-07-23T08:36:00.000-07:00

TELL THEM!!!

Caleb

2009-07-23T07:49:00.000-07:00

Should we just make the announcement about the you-know-what we're doing? It's not THAT big news. Liz and Joel already know!

Grace

2009-07-23T07:46:00.000-07:00

FIRST - I wanna thank Gracie for doing such and AWESOME job on our new blog site! She has put ALOT of hard work into it, and I just wanna say thank you, Sweet. <3

SECOND - I want her to know that I forgive her for what happened. I think it did me good to cry abit. I think I needed it. So please don't worry about it anymore okay? For me.

THIRD - I just wanna say... I CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED ON THE YOU-KNOW-WHAT!!! I'm so excited you decided to include me this time! I just can't wait to get started!

Caleb

2009-07-23T07:11:00.000-07:00

Sorry for making you cry. It broke my heart too.

Grace

2009-07-22T07:49:00.001-07:00

You just gotta love ancient Greece!

Caleb

2009-07-22T02:03:00.000-07:00

Girl: Do I get to keep my electric guitar?

Boy: Of course, Sweet! I'll even buy you an amplifier.

2009-07-20T07:41:00.000-07:00

Let me say though... THESE ARE GREAT LOVE STORIES TO READ!

Caleb

2009-07-20T07:22:00.000-07:00

Thank God for His protection of our relationship. I know that the tragedies listed below won't be one of ours, and I have NO doubts! The ones below, though they may be famous, were based on all the wrong reasons. However, Grace and I both can testify that our relationship has been founded on all the right reasons. It is one that will endure through all eternity. <3

Caleb

2009-07-20T05:24:00.000-07:00

TRAGIC ROMANCES in HISTORY

Ofcourse, everyone's favorite, Romeo & Juliet
Their love story is very tragic. The tale of two teenagers from two feuding families who fall in love at first sight and then marry, become true lovers and then risk it all for their love. To take your own life for your husband or wife is definitely a sign of true love. Their "untimely deaths" ultimately unite their feuding households.

Cleopatra & Mark Antony

They fell in love at first sight. The relationship between these two powerful people put the country of Egypt in a powerful position. But their love affair outraged the Romans who were wary of the growing powers of the Egyptians. Despite all the threats, Anthony and Cleopatra got married. It is said that while fighting a battle against Romans, Antony got false news of Cleopatra's death. Shattered, he fell on his sword. When Cleopatra learned about Antony 's death, she was shocked. And she took her own life. Great love demands great sacrifices.

Lancelot & Guinevere

Lancelot fell in love with Queen Guinevere, King Arthur's wife. Their love grew slowly, as Guinevere kept Lancelot away from her. Eventually, however, her love and passion overpowered her and the pair became lovers. One night, Sir Agravain and Sir Modred, King Arthur's nephew, led a band of 12 knights to Guinevere's chamber where they burst in upon the lovers. Discovered, Sir Lancelot made a fighting escape, but poor Guinevere was not so lucky. She was seized and condemned to burn to death for her adultery. Fear not. Sir Lancelot returned several days later to rescue his beloved Guinevere from the fire. This whole sad affair divided the Knights of the Round Table and weakened Arthur's kingdom. Poor Lancelot ended his days as a lowly hermit and Guinevere became a nun at Amesbury where she died.

Tristan & Isolde

Isolde of Ireland was the daughter of the King of Ireland. She was betrothed to King Mark of Cornwall. King Mark sent his nephew, Tristan, to Ireland to escort Isolde back to Cornwall. During the voyage, Isolde and Tristan fell forever in love. Isolde did marry Mark of Cornwall, but could not help but love Tristan. The love affair continued after the marriage. When King Mark finally learned of the affair, he forgave Isolde, but Tristan was banned from Cornwall. Tristan went to Brittany. There he met Iseult of Brittany. He was attracted to her because of the similarity of her name to his true love. He married her, but did not consummate the marriage because of his love for the "true" Isolde. After falling ill, he sent for Isolde in hopes that she would be able to cure him. If she agreed to come, the returning ship's sails would be white, or the sails would be black if she did not agree. Iseult, seeing the white sails, lied to Tristan and told him that the sails were black. He died of grief before Isolde could reach him. Isolde died soon after of a broken heart.

Paris & Helena

Recounted in Homer's Iliad, the story of Helen of Troy and the Trojan War is a Greek heroic legend, combining fact and fiction. Helen of Troy is considered one the most beautiful women in all literature. She was married to Menelaus, king of Sparta. Paris, son of King Priam of Troy, fell in love with Helen and abducted her, taking her back to Troy. The Greeks assembled a great army, led by Menelaus's brother, Agamemnon, to retrieve Helen. Troy was destroyed. Helen returned safely to Sparta, where she lived happily with Menelaus for the rest of her life.

Orpheus & Eurydice

Orpheus and Eurydice story is an ancient greek tale of desperate love. Orpheus fell deeply in love with and married Eurydice, a beautiful nymph. They were very much in love and very happy together. Aristaeus, a Greek god of the land and agriculture, became quite fond of Eurydice, and actively pursued her. While fleeing from Aristaeus, Eurydice ran into a nest of snakes which bit her fatally on her legs. Distraught, Orpheus played such sad songs and sang so mournfully that all the nymphs and gods wept. On their advice, Orpheus traveled to the underworld and by his music softened the hearts of Hades and Persephone (he was the only person ever to do so), who agreed to allow Eurydice to return with him to earth on one condition: he should walk in front of her and not look back until they both had reached the upper world. In his anxiety he forgot that both needed to be in the upper world, and he turned to look at her, and she vanished for the second time, but now forever.

Napoleon & Josephine

A marriage of convenience, at age 26 Napoleon took a fancy to Josephine. An older, prominent, and most importantly wealthy woman. As time drew on, Napoleon fell deeply in love with Josephine, and she with him, but that didn't deter the adultery on both sides-their mutual respect for one another kept them together, and their burning passion between them didn't falter, and was genuine. They eventually split, as Napoleon deeply required something Josephine could not give him, an heir. Sadly they parted ways, both bearing the love and passion in their hearts, for all eternity.

Odysseus & Penelope

Few couples understand sacrifice quite like this Greek pair. After being torn apart, they wait twenty long years to be reunited. War takes Odysseus away shortly after his marriage to Penelope. Although she has little hope of his return, she resists the 108 suitors who are anxious to replace her husband. Odysseus is equally devoted, refusing a beautiful sorceress's offer of everlasting love and eternal youth, so that he might return home to his wife and son. This Valentine's Day, take a cue from Homer, and remember that true love is worth waiting for.

Paolo and Francesca

Paolo and Francesca are made famous by the Dante's masterpiece "Divine Comedy". It is a true story: Francesca is married with Gianciotto Malatesta an awful person, but she has Gianciotto's brother, Paolo, as lover. The love between them grows when they read together a book (according to Dante) about Lancelot and Guinevere. When the two lovers are discovered they are killed by Gianciotto.

2009-07-18T01:48:00.000-07:00

"I'm a-workin' on it!" - Caleb J.

Gracie

2009-07-17T00:29:00.000-07:00

Gracie

2009-07-17T00:28:00.001-07:00

Sigh... I can't win... Hahaha! <3

Caleb

2009-07-17T00:22:00.001-07:00

HAHAHAHA you were right, Caleb! That WAS a lame post!!!!!!!!!!!! <3

Gracie

Hello

2009-07-17T00:22:00.000-07:00

Hello, I'm the other half of this blog. LOL! This is just a little note to say that I'm gonna try to keep up with my other half. She's really good at these kinds of things and she's the one that made this cute blog. (Thank you!)

Caleb

2009-07-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Latest Updates on the Graleb:

He's been helping Luke, a guy from HBC, tutor some students. Like, Bible stuff. Which is totally awesome. He's great with kids, and with teaching from the Bible!
She's been at A'Famosa with the Seniors from PGA. She had a greeeeat time, water slides and cowboys and all!
Next meeting? Unfortunately, it's still to-be-announced.

Gracie