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Post Created Jan 19, 2012 9:07:30 PM

this girl is back in the color game... Here's a new start.

Yesterday's Sunday trail ride was great. It was the first time my teeneged daughter joined us and she did really well compared to my first ride. I had such a hard time with the climbs. Those grueling concrete paved uphills and rocky climbs were bloody for me last year ....However she's 16 and I was 40 when I did my first! We had a really late rideout at 11 am at about past 12pm at almost 1 pm we had our lunch at giant's with the usual favorites of pancit, spam and red egg salad :)

Post Created Jan 15, 2012 9:25:08 AM

January has been great so far. New prospects,better rides , great times. Was in Mercato Friday night and had a bit too much mochiko so I need to burn today in Maarat.



I'm still hoping il be able to bike more...But my hubby just won't let me bike in the city Alone with this vintage.

He said there are way too many waywards on the streets and I could get mugged. I was planning on a bike to work mode with a few stuff anyway. No laptops or anything. And my main purpose is to get some sweat everyday. Blah! He won't let me! Sooooooon! I shall do it!

back on the saddle

After a grueling encounter with mr stress. I had a chance to bike around the up oval. Great day!

Post Created Jan 10, 2012 6:25:14 PM

January 10, 2012

Mean Girls
Lynn Cowell

"But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips." Colossians 3:8 (NIV)

Standing in line for the concert gave my family plenty of people-watching time. As girls and guys made their way to the back of the line, I pointed out all the immodest clothing. "Why would she wear those in public?" "Oh my! I can't believe she feels comfortable dressed like that!" I commented as one-by-one they passed us.

I must have shared quite a few of these statements because my oldest teenaged daughter finally said, "Mom, you are being mean!"

I felt so small. I hadn't thought I was being mean. I was simply pointing out to my girls how not to dress. But my daughter was right.

The truth is, my girls already know how not to dress; I have been teaching them since they were five. And now I was teaching them how to judge another woman. I was teaching them to be mean.

Since that night at the concert I've come to the conclusion that mean girls often come from mean mamas. When we point out other's flaws, we are modeling for our kids a judgmental heart. Instead, what we mamas need to demonstrate is compassion.

Our key verse today says we are to rid ourselves of slander, which means a scandalous remark. In fact, in the verses before and the verses that follow, it doesn't mention of any time when it is okay to slander others.

One way we are overcoming a mean spirit in our family is through accountability. When my girls are gossiping or putting another girl down, I gently point it out and my girls do the same for me.

At first, having my child call me out was a bit uncomfortable. But making this a family issue, rather than just me correcting my kids, is bringing us to a deeper level of kindness.

Like me, you may be surprised to discover just how often you say unkind things . If you watch each other's words, both you and your child will become more compassionate, less judgmental and a whole lot more careful about the words you say! It's working for me; I know it will work for you too!

Dear Lord, I want to rid myself of slander and in turn teach my children to do the same. Please cleanse my heart of judgment and help me to set a guard over my mouth. In Jesus' Name, Amen.