life in 553

The trip we took to Tignes last year was amazing! I chose this photo because my face looks frozen with fear- an accurate reflection of how I felt each time we had to go down a slope more challenging than a green one. OK fine, I’m exaggerating. But, I must admit that when Dorian left us with no choice but to go down Piste H, I felt ready to piss in my pants. I would have if it wasn’t so cold. However, I am proud to say that challenges and apprehension are always equaled with a sense of fulfillment of a greater magnitude. It was so wonderful to be in the French Alps. It’s so beautiful, it changes your perspective of life. When you’re looking into the distant mountain ranges which seem to stretch as far as the sea, you feel so insignificant. It challenges you not to be so inward-looking and you can’t help but marvel at how God actually bothers to love and care for a minion like you.

And of course, we got to meet a lot of other Singaporeans. Singaporeans are over-represented (especially in London, ahem). My group was made up of Singaporeans from edinburgh (yay!), dublin, imperial, lse, southampton and oxford. I really enjoyed the company of this fun bunch! I even acquired the nickname “Green Bullet”, because of my green jacket (which also happens to be what the casing of a bullet is called) and because I supposedly skied like a bullet - not a good thing at all.

Dorian pointing out Mont Blanc

Oh there’s sunshine, blessed sunshine, while the peaceful, happy moments roll! When Jesus shows His smiling face, there is sunshine in my soul.

I wonder what Italy will have to offer this Spring. I’m excited!