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2010-04-06T14:50:00.000+08:00

I've shifted.......

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2010-04-01T10:15:00.003+08:00

Bear with me while I finish up this overdue post that I didnt managed to finish last week - 6/4/10

I was part of a historical event over the weekend. My company was involved in Run Round Singapore 218KM 2010 organized by NTU. We are the official 'track and trace' company and Motorway also sponsored 9 vehicles as support vehicles to the 9 core runners. As for me, my role is to bunk at NTU together with Lenneth to ensure that the tracking is running throughout. It was an endurance race as these 9 core runners were determine to complete 218KM within 36 hours. I guess I seldom talk much about what I do exactly at work. Let me briefly explain. Each of the 9 support vehicles has a tracking device in them. These devices will send location of the vehicle back to the server on a per minute basis. Therefore you can see that we are not asking the runners to hold onto a device, but track the support vehicle which is following closely to the runners instead. Reason being, any additional weight on the runners can make a difference to their performance. The support vehicle will have all the essentials like drinks, clothes, quick first aid etc. Anytime the runner needs something, the support vehicle is there to provide. The runners don run alone, they have support runners who are their friends and volunteered to run together with the runners. They take turns to run with runner and provide encouragement to them.

This event is a mega one. there's also a non-competitive relay race where there will be a total of 68 stations all around Singapore and there will be group of relay runners waiting at each station at different time of the day to pass the baton to the next station, next group of relay runners. All in all. there were a total of 9000 over relay runners who ran in this race. WOW.

The number of people involved in this event is unbelievable. The number of people volunteering staff or non staff is really huge. I really salute the organizing committee as this is not an easy task. I think NTU really has some form of status in the society that had so many people who make themselves available to help and also managed to get so many sponsors and managed to raise 218K for their use.

The day started for me at 5.30am that Saturday as I woke up, got ready to meet my boss who is picking me up at 6.30am. We headed for breakfast at Jurong and went straight to NTU thereafter. I was a busy bee trying to make sure all the vehicles are ready and that the tracking box is plugged in. Once I confirmed everything's intact, I took a breather and went to sightsee the huge campus.

This is the support vehicle that we are tracking. You can see the Run Round SG lgo, Motorway Car rentals logo and the name of the runner at the boot, which I think you cant see. Ha!

At the starting line where everyone's ready

Once they started to run, my boss and I went around to ensure everything's fine for the 9 of them. This photo was taken when we were still in NTU, this is Nghee Huat, at 57 years old, still going strong. Look at the no of support runners he had with him!

This is me! I was all the time making sure that the runners are on track, and telling my boss where to go next to catch the runners. You can see that I looked fresh! Ha... By the end of the event, I was too tired to move an inch seriously...

After ensuring that all the 9 of them had left NTU, we followed them out of the campus. We headed to NCRSS Country club at Neo Tiew Road. Super ulu place. Had tea and boss and I shared a toast. The place we had our '2nd breakfast'

We stay there for about 45 mins. After which, we waited at the next checkpoint that we expected them to pass by. There's a total of 68 stations at the end of 218KM. We drove along Neo Tiew Road and it was such a countryside place! For once, I felt that I was in Malaysia or something! Ulu and souless along the streets where u see nothing but nature. We passed by this place called Bollywood veges and Poison Ivy Bristro. I always wanted to visit Poison Ivy because of the countryside feel that diners can experience while having a nice brunch. But, I never made it there because of its inaccessibility and there's no public transport. we went in to take a look and I'm determined to go there for brunch next time!

You can tour the farm for $2

There's lots more other farms along that area. It'll be fun to explore them all and feel closer to mother nature

The entrance

I was saying earlier that we were waiting for the runners to pass us by. But, I felt that something is wrong when its still so quiet on that street. Hence, we did a check on the tracking and realised that they have passed us by! They are ahead of time!! We then moved on to catch up with them

At every station, there will be relay runners waiting for the baton to be passed to them, and these relay runners will be running for 1 station. Each time, there are up to 100 relay runners at each stations. The relay runners can also request for buses to pick them at the next station and send them back after running. The distance between each station is about 3KM, young and old took part in this relay run. Of course, if you wanna run for more than 3KM, you are so welcomed.

The entire journey on a bus

Not long after, it's lunch time! Had noodles at Jalan Basar area.... After lunch, we drove to Sixth avenue area and decided to stop at King Albert's Mac for desserts while waiting for the runners to catch up. The fastest runner is 2 hours ahead of time! So amazing!

I enjoyed my time at Mac. Observing the children and families there. Seeing how little boys get upset with little girls, how toddlers was crying like the world is falling and stopped the min mommy stuff a packet of apple juice to them. Hahahaha... I love to go Mac on a Sat/Sun morning! It's so family oriented.

After Mac, we headed to Woodlands area. I didnt like it there as there were tons of mozzies!! They feasted on me like there's no tomorrow.... Before heading back to NTU where I will be bunking, we drove over to the last runner to ensure that all is well. So, for the next 36 hours, I will be at NTU.

Basically, there's nothing much to do, only when they requested for some info or when they face errors with the system. Brought my assignment there to do, and was listening to my ipod, which I totally thank God for. EW was nice enough to pop by and spend some time with me.

THe night was hard, cant really fall asleep. The next day, I just cant wait to go home! I missed church a great deal, and those little ones in Sunday service. By the late noon, we received news that the first runner will be almost 4 hours ahead of time! WOW!!! I took a shower and prepared to do a showcase of the runners at the carnival downstairs. BUT, at that very crucial moment, someone hacked into the system and the runners could not be tracked!!!! We panicked like mad... Kept calling the support to check. Just before the last 3 runners came back, the system was up again and I did a show case of their location at the carnival

Daniel Ong was the host of that night and I super love him! He's an awesome host. Was quite sad that he decided to leave his job as a DJ. Enjoyed his show on the morning on 987fm. Anyway, as we were one of the official sponsors, Lenneth and I got to sit on the 1st row at the carnival and I went up to receive the plaque on behalf Motorway Car Rentals. No photo to show, except for the stage.

It was an awesome experience for me. I salute the runners for their level of endurance. 218km is no joke. They all came back limping. 4 out of the 9 runners didnt managed to complete 218KM. Yet, this event still broke 3 records. Firstly, the fastest runner broke the record of being the 1st to complete 218Km in 32 hours. Secondly, the only female runner though didnt complete, made it to the records by being the 1st women to complete 140+KM, which is equivalent to 3 marathons! Lastly, the most number of people participating in a relay run - 9000 over participants! It was really a touching moment when these runners came back to the finishing point. Also when they went up on stage to be honored. Awesomeful.........

Next post............. Easter!!!!

2010-03-23T17:10:00.001+08:00

I can't do my work at the moment because my big boss borrowed my lap top. Gua gua... There's basically nothing that I can do besides calling up some clients and have already done so. Therefore, thank God for BB, I can do something!

Easter's coming! I've got so many things to accomplish before Easter! Saturation, not to mention! I feel that time is not on my side with my school and all. I pray that God will multiply my time!

Shall eat chicken rice before heading to office to pack my bag and go for school :x

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2010-03-18T13:53:00.002+08:00

Recently, my age group adopted a pet crab at out science corner. Got the kids to see what a crab is like. Initially they were pretty much afraid of that crab, after a while, they kinda got used to him and will come into the room to see him every week. For me personally, I find him rather cute. Gave him a name, Sebastian. Well, clever friends will know that this name was adopted from my all time favorite cartoon, The Little Mermaid. And Sebastian was that naggy crab that follows Ariel around. Sebastian is quite a poor little crab, he only has 3 legs on one side, and 4 on the other side. I think the teacher who bought him didn't check that he has 1 leg less. Sebastian has been with us for 3 weeks and this week I volunteered to bring him home.....

It wasn't that easy as I thought to look after a crab. I had no prior experience in taking care of crabs in the past. All the crabs that came into my home alive ended up on our dinning table in less than a day's time. For Sebastian, its special. I instructed my entire household to look after him. First, I put him in this small size basin and left him alone in the living room, beside the DVD player and Cable box. Occasionally go and talk to him and look at him. About 3 hours later, when my nieces. bro and SIL came to my home for dinner, SIL then said, "hey! there's a crab among the wires!" I got a shock! Brave daddy then used his bare hands to catch him and put him back into the small size basin. We then used a basket which my ma used to soak veg to cover him. Later in the night, my dad was 'playing' with him by "challenging" him with his finger. Sebastian became fierce and put up his pincer like all ready for an attack. I knew that I had to change a new home for him as that basin is too small.

Mommy handed me a M size basin which definitely has lots of space for Sebastian to move around. Afraid that he will escape, we covered the basin with another basket. The couple of days following, he only ate the turtle pellet and nothing else. One of my teachers said that he eats cabbage. But I fed him with 3 different kinds of veg including cabbage, he ate none of them. Just on Tuesday morning, I saw that his basin is filled with dirty water as the veg has dissolved, I decided to change the water for him before I leave for work. With my bare hand, I tried to take him from the back but, he slipped out my my fingers and escaped! He ran like a gan jiong spider and hid underneath the cupboard just beside the washing machine. I had to go down on all fours to get him, but Im also afraid that he will kiap me. Hence, I used a bamboo and tried to drag him out. After battling for 5 mins, I finally caught him and put him in a safe place. Didn't get to change water as Im running late for work.

That night after I got home, I attempt to change water for him again. This time, I scoop him into a container with a lid and he was safe in there while I changed the water. After I was done, I poured him back. When we cover the basket over the basin, Sebastian cant see whats outside and we can really see him too. I found a think transparent plastic and used that to cover the basin instead and left a small hole so that he could breathe. I went to bed hoping that he will be happier when he can see the outside world.

The next morning, i realized that my parents changed the cover back to the basket. Not knowing why, I headed to work after feeding. Called my daddy later in the day and he told me that Sebastian escaped from the little hole I left and found him in the corner of the toilet. I was so surprised. The hole I left open wasn't big, but he managed to squeeze out. I wondered if he hurt himself. And again, he escaped. Thats the 3rd time now. Why doesn't Sebastian stay in his own home but again and again tried to escape? I was quite sad. Maybe he doesn't like me after all :(

Decided to go to the WWW to check up a little on pet crab. I cant find the species that Sebastian belongs to online. But read up generally on pet crab. In fact, they like to hide and always want to try and climb high. I felt better knowing that, as that explains why Sebastian is always trying to reach his legs on the tip of the basin. It's his nature. Also, crabs generally cannot survive in freshwater. I need to go to the pet shop to buy salt (cannot use table salt) and add into the water so maybe he will feel more secured. Also, I plan to get a tank for him and put in some rocks. At times, crabs don't enjoy being in water all the time. So different from the Sebastian in The Little Mermaid. He sing "under the sea" all day long and love being IN the sea -__-

As for food, he basically eats anything. Bu I have come to a conclusion that Sebastian is choosy in his food intake. Despite Sebastian being so naughty and choosy, I find him rather cute. Last night again, he was trying to reach the tip of the basin while I was brushing my teeth ( I usually take away the cover when Im in the kitchen so that I can talk to him and look at him) So, I called his name and looked at him "Sebastian, stop that" You know what, almost immediately, he froze at that awkward position! The minute I look away and mind my own business, he started his quest again.............................. In fact, I was looking at him from the corner of my eye trying to see what is he up to. He moves slowly and quietly, picked up the pellets to eat and to me, he seemed like he's trying to find a perfect position to start his stunt again.

This morning, I wanted to try again and see if he really could hear me. So, I removed the cover and minded my own business. He was busy eating at first and didn't do much. Then, once again he started his stunt and quest to escape. I was drinking water and was about a meter away from him. Without looking at him directly, I said with the cup still near my mouth, "Sebastian...... Stop that....." He froze yet again!!!! He is an intelligent little thing I must say! He knows where's the place that he could climb and knows that he is doing something wrong! I was super AMAZED.....

2010-03-11T20:19:00.001+08:00

Here's what happen when I do visitation alone- think about a lot of things and have an urge to blog. Hahahaha!

Recently, my good-o-pal wanted to chase after his ex gf and ask for reconciliation. He broke up with her about 2 months ago. In fact they ended on a bad note. According to my friend, she is very particular about him in many areas of his life. Be it the people he goes out with or the things he eat etc. For once, he couldn't take it, had a tiff and called off the relationship after 2 years plus. Not long after the break up, he got to know another girl and got together. This girl is younger and according to what he describes, I will deem this girl as immature and not ready for a relationship. Lo and behold, they broke up soon after. My friend was devastated. Couldn't understand why she had to do this to him. That was last month.

I asked him out for dinner on one occasion this week. And to my surprise, he was preparing to get back to the girl whom he was with for 2 years plus. I was surprised as he was heartbroken for another girl the last time we met. He told me that for the past months without that ex gf of his, he then understood how significant this girl was in his life. She did many little things for him, and its so small that he didn't even noticed, until they broke up.

He prepared many 'sweet' things for her and was preparing to pass to her the next day. Things like a montage, self-made jigsaw and his first attempt to write her a card. Looks like he is doing all he can to win her back. I gave him my blessings and said a short prayer in my heart that he'll succeed.

The verdict? The plan failed. She returned everything to him without opening any of it. Sigh. So what if he realized how good she was. He mentioned to me that he realized she may not be a good gf, but she definitely make a good wife. Everything's a little late now. He was planning to propose in May during her bday if they can be back together again. I sure felt sorry for him, as this is the first time I heard him say that he wants to settle down.

I learn something from his lesson. Learn to be thankful. People around u, esp those close to u. Even though they may do little things for u, learn to appreciate. If not, you will only realize that u really missed out something big when those small little gestures are being taken away from your life!

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2010-03-08T11:02:00.001+08:00

We kept giving yet not being able to see the land coming

They had to constantly look for the right land to purchase despite facing so many challenges

People who cannot understand the process send hate mails and kept questioning him about his 'for the marketplace, to penetrate the marketplace' was all a scam

He had to be the one with more faith than any members so that we do not grow weary of doing good

She flew all the way back from another part of the Earth just to join in the celebration with the rest of us. Didn't even stay here for long.

He had to trust and obey Him to sow in every service before the members before BF started

Despite finding the place, he have to think of how to deliver to the audiences since its NOT a stadium that he has always preached about

I wondered how long ago God had already planned for that place to be used by us. We all know that thru this milestone, He is a prayer answering God and He always outdo what we ever think or imagine. All we need is to stay a little longer with Him, don't give up, and He will bring the promises to pass.

This Arise and Build is the most stretching personally. I gave up my Flute lessons and bringing packed lunches from home 3 to 4 times a week. We taught the kids to be selfless over the weekend. Be selfless and give God our best. U need to see the expression of thee little ones when we tell them and show em the picture of our future church. U may wonder if they are really excited about it or because we 'make them excited'. I tell u, kids are MOST genuine. Next week, I hope to share some good testimonies of kids giving their best to God in this blog.

For us adults, comfort, good life, ability to buy what we want is important. Yet, for kids, its simpler. As long as u tell them God smiles in heaven when we give to him, they will really give.

In order to fully reached the amount we want to raise, it will take us another 8 more A&B. I pray that we can stay on in this race together.

I was moved to tears so many times in svs. The promise is finally here. Its the first time I see people in svs jumping up and down besides praise time. That, was REAL joy. I think, this is a lasting joy. Many of our 'joys' is for the moment. But this is one of those 'joy' that remains. I am glad to be part of that historical moment. It's worth all that I've sacrifice for the past many years...

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2010-02-18T15:05:00.002+08:00

CNY passes by so quickly! I really missed the late nights I had and not having to worry about waking up late the next morning, because there's no work! I've start my CNY spring cleaning 3 weeks before CNY. Kiasu, because Im scared that I don have enough time to do what I need to do. It's really a very satisfied feeling to see the home looking clean and dust-free. I clear my study table which was crowded with cosmetics and perfume so that I can use it as a real study table. Throughout the few days of CNY, I am still disciplined enough to do my studying. However, I have yet to complete my 2 Group assignments. I still have tons of readings to catch up as well. I thought I would be able to catch up on them during the CNY break, but I'm so wrong! I was so busy going out, having fun and collecting ang pows! Im happy yo say that I've an increased amount as compared to last year! people are getting more generous!

For CNY eve, I was home the entire day cleaning the home. Doing some last min packing of the room which have been messed up by me despite packing it 3 weeks ago. Did many other misc housework that can tired me out for nuts. After ALL the cleaning, I took out my notes, all ready to study, but 30 mins later, I found myself yawning non-stop. Ha! Took a nap all the way till its time for reunion dinner. Well, sleeping is the best way to pass time. For the 1st time, we lao yu sheng before reunion dinner. And it was yummy! I love yu sheng so much! Had an overdose of raw fish and was running for the toilet a couple of time throughout the night. :x

Apparently, I didnt take much photos this CNY. No camera :( My brother on the contrary took quite a bit, hopefully he emails them to me. Woke up at 10 plus on CNY day 1 and received ang pows from both my parents, for the 1st time. My dad never bothers to give us ang pows. But this year was an exception. :) After dressing up, headed towards my uncles home for lunch and it was a grand affair with abalone and many many yummy dishes. Stay there for a lonng time before I went to meet up with EW at his Aunt's place. It's Valentine's day remember? I decided to be a nice gf and spend the rest of the night with him. Caught a movie after dinner. Valentine's Day was a great movie to watch on Valentine's Day. So many superstars in one single movie.

2nd Day of CNY was a busy day as well. Headed over to a couple of Aunts and Uncle's place with a huge gang of relatives together with EW. Had fun chatting and catching up with cousins and relatives. My beloved Malaysian relatives came over for CNY this year too, had so much fun! One of the who works in the hotel industry in SG managed to book a service apartment to house the 2 families from malaysia. It was a beautiful apartment with everything well provided for. You can cook, do laundry, has 3 bed rooms, 2 toilets, Starhub cable, fully air-conditioned. Other facilites like jacuzzi, pool and gym are all available. Its a great place to stay! DInner was at EW's home and I went for KTV with some of my Ex E195 peeps at Bedok. Fun! Got home at 1 plus.

I was so guai on the 3rd day. Woke up early to complete my quiz and got 90/100. Muahahaha! Did my assignment and got ready for the day as Bestie gonna pop over my place to pai nian! Mommy cooked up a storm that day to cater to Bestie and my relatives who are popping over for lunch. My youngest aunt commented that it's a rare thing to have a close female pal who is close to me and my family :)

Went to Wendy's home for the rest of the day and ended by going for Koi bubble tea at AMK with EW. It's always nice to be driving. We can go anywhere and everywhere we want. Wanted to watch Geisha, but I was too tired to complete the show :( Moreover, its a working day the next day. I should sleep early. The only thing was that, it's just a slack day at work with lunch provided and I was to head to Equniox the next day with Bestie for High Tea, literally.

Again, I was the 1st few to reach office that day and 2 of my colleagues were already busy taking photos when I arrived. Worked a bit and went downstairs for lunch with some of the guest invited. Very filling 10 course lunch. I had to go off before the lion dance since I was supposed to have high tea with Bestie. It was a great place to go, with woderful scenery and yummy food. Let pictures do the talking

I went KTV again w Bestie after High Tea at a high place. Sing sing sing................................

Before I go, below are the photos taken for my advance Vday celebration with him. I love Chinese food. =)

It was a special vday coz we had chinese food at Peach Garden and he commented it felt like as if we were at a wedding dinner, and followed by shopping not at a mall, but at AMK central where the heartland shops are, which I eventually bought a pair of running shoes, so I need to exercise soon..................

Thank you for the present, food and company, love ya

2010-02-02T08:26:00.000+08:00

Late! Late for work today! Supposed to start work at 8.30am and time check, 8.17am and I'm still at Kallang! Oops..... I have a little trouble trying to get out of bed this morning. Why is there tiredness in this world!

Heading for my 2nd lesson tonight. At the moment, I still have a slight excitement for it. I hope I will look forward to class every time so that life will not be so hard. :) Supposed to have dinner with my silly friends from Poly last night but ah ling fell sick. I'm glad to say that I didn't head home to be a coach potato. Ok, I did, for about an hour, watching Life Transformer, but after which I was very disciplined! I was doing my readings! The only issue studying at that hour is that the volume of the TV was LOUD. Thank God for ipod! I've made a decision to clear my study table, has become my dressing table so that I can close the door when I was doing my readings or studying at night.

Right now, I'm just glad that I'm counting down to CNY. I wanna be a full-fledged coach potato during CNY!!!

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2010-02-01T08:17:00.001+08:00

I woke up this morning with a headache. In fact, it was a bad bad one. Yet, I don know why, the headache don seem to affect my mood. I woke up feeling grateful for what God has done in my life. It must have been the meeting last evening. For me personally, its not a time when I felt God speaking to me of what He was about to do, or like fire came crashing down from heaven upon me. It was simply a reminder to keep all that I do pure. All the motives of serving should be pure. Bible says that those who are pure in the heart shall see God. If I wanna see God moving in the group, I gotta stay pure. I felt that I was brought back to Bro Yongfu's car during my poly days of visitation. We chiong visitation not because we wanna clock the no of visitation count, but because we want to spend time w as many children as possible. The matter fact was, he always stresses about quality visitation. We want the parents and children to know that we care for them, and our weekly visitations can make a difference in their life. That's what changing the world is all about isn't it? One person at a time, one family at a time.

I was very touched that God called me into this ministry. I was seated in the front row last evening and looking at Pst, I can't help thinking how this powerful woman gave of her life to make a difference in the children's life. She has such a strong heart, which I believe had gone through a thousand heartbreak, for others and for herself. I am thankful that I'm part of this team. Children's ministry is no longer the same being in her team.

Whatever God has done in my life. I guard it with all of my heart. For this cause, I will walk a little bit more, for this cause, I will serve a little bit more, for this cause, I am willing to inconvenience myself a little bit more. I cannot leave God, he had gotten me so far that I cannot live w/o Him.

You hang the stars, and Your Love makes them glow.... Indeed, Your Love is higher than the Heavens.

2010-01-29T22:51:00.000+08:00

I'm proud of myself to get this mobile blogging work! *beaming with pride* I'm determined to have a disciplined life and I just ended a session of revision. Totally satisfied that I can revise what was thought for the last lesson! As I lay on my bed, I'm not planning to sleep yet. Gonna go pray a little before I head to Lala land.

I'm supposed to have a class tonight but it's only going to start next week. Weird. Anyway, it's even more weird that I'm not visiting on a Friday. I seriously miss my little kids in Pasir Ris. They are such adorable and lovable children to take. Sigh, just a short span of 3 months plus with them, yet, I'm so very attached to all of them! God bless Fen as she takes over! PR is my promise land. God made many things happened and come to pass on that land!

And YES! My dream is coming to reality! I've finally decided on the music school that I can learn my Flute, which is at Parkway. Though I wanted a group lesson, I'm still thankful for individual lesson. Maybe like what EW said, I might learn better! I can't wait! I really love n appreciate EW for being so understanding and supportive all these while.

I can't wait to go for my next class@Unisim
I can't wait for CNY to come
I can't wait for my Flute lessons to start
I can't wait to go Equinox w Bestie
I can't wait to get my bonus
I can't wait to go shopping
I can't wait to dye my hair again

I can't wait!!!!!

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2010-01-29T18:29:00.001+08:00

Trying to test if I can get this working.

Test test test!

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2010-01-20T10:00:00.002+08:00

I've gotten my timetable for my school this semester. I was shocked to see that I have 2 Sunday classes. How awesome. Never expected that. It's only my first semester and I have Sunday class. How do I feel about starting school? Nervous, excited, looking forward and stressed. A mixed feeling I must say. Coming Tuesday will be my 1st lesson. It's at SP, how great, I don know how to get to the class coz I missed the orientation. And, coming Tuesday there'll also be leader's meeting with Pastor Tan. Oh well, I have to miss it, the first leader's meeting w Pst happens to be my 1st lesson in Uni. What a perfect timing huh... Gosh, why do I sound like so sarcastic? I better be more positive about things this year.

Been playing 'auntie agony' the past week. Different people broke up with their partners and I became their listening ear. They come to me telling me how their beautiful love story ended with a snap of finger. Things kinda ended in a bad way for them and they seemed helpless about it. Well, I was listening to 2 of my guy friends on their issues. I saw 2 different types of character and responses. One thinks superly highly of himself, he mentioned how he can provide a much better life for that girl and how different in character they are, yet he is very willing to accept her differences and welcome her into his world. A totally different world from where she came from. I wouldnt know if this is what she wants. But to my friend, he's the best for her.

Yet, the other friend of mine is more down to earth. His only problem is that he needs more attention than what that girl can provide. It makes them both frustrated at the end of the day as firstly, I see a personality clash and they are not able to satisfy the needs of each other. But at least, whatever I share with him, he takes into consideration and thinks through it. As compared to the 'thinks highly of himself' friend, he is more open to hear what I have to say. Maybe because we've been friends for the past almost 10 years. While the other was a 'new' friend, prob less than 6 months.

At the end of the day, I see that my long time friend picks himself up faster than the other. He knows exactly what he needs to do to feel better. Not that the other friend do not, but he seemed more stubborn. Has it got to do with educational background? My long time friend was an ITE grad while the other, a Poly grad who is superly 'ang mor pai'. Sometimes, the more educated you are, the harder it is for u to understand simpler stuff? Is it true? Maybe we all really need to allow more of our rationality to take over our emotions. Not that you cannot be emotional about things, because God Himself has emotions, but u have to watch yourself, not to let your personal emotions overrule you and your decisions.

2010 shall be an exciting year for me. I want to work on myself more. Be a more 'people's person' because I think I wasnt that 'people' enough last year. With more responsibilities, I need to watch myself even more. I pray by the end of the year, I can be a better person. I'm determined to go for Flute lessons this year too. This MUST happen! Of coz, I pray for better time management, since I will be focusing on just 1 group, I want to spend more time to grow my group! I thank God that my YT group is growing, and I pray for more!

My current read is a book by Robb Thompson talking about Excellence in the workplace. He talked about sacrificial giving vs convenience giving. In our respective workplace, in order to be raised to the next level, its important that we give sacrificially to our work. With that, we will definitely end up somewhere. This year, Im working towards this. Thank God for promotion and pay increment last year. This year shall be even better!

2010-01-15T09:09:00.002+08:00

Dearest friends, it's been so long since I've updated that I don't even know wat I want to update. I've crossed the brand new year without any records here. December has been awesome with big day, my bday and my Phuket trip. I think I loved my bday last year. I had an early celebration with Bestie and Averie at Canopy. My bao bei didnt really behaved herself during our lunch :x. But still I enjoyed that moment with Bestie. The waiter is so _____ to come to our table and ask if we wanna serve the cake. When it's meant to be a surprise for me. DURH. But its ok, I forgive him! :) Bestie's present for me was wonderful! A Coach Clutch bag that I used it on the very day of my bday.

I love you lots....

On the actual day, I took a half day's leave to have high tea at Goodwood park. I always wanted to have high tea there, and I'm glad he made it happen for me. I even met my primary school teachers there. But no, I didnt go up to them, coz I cant remember their names :x It was just a day of walking around leisurely and having nice food. We watched Princess and the Frog too! Nice! I love such movies. Just like The Little Mermaid where they will just start to sing out of nowhere and different animals or creatures will all come together to sing. I am the Princess and he is the frog. We ended the day with dinner tog with my zone peeps at Swensens. Thank you all. Know that it's during such a weird hour yet u guys still made it there. Hugs

Also, my dearest 4 to 6 team gave me a pleasant surprise and got the kids to sing me a birthday song. It's so cute how teacher Lena told me her conversation with the children...

T.Lena: Ok children! We got to get ready! We are going to celebrate T. Joyce's birthday by giving her a surprise
One of the kid: We need to switch off the lights!
T.Lena: Yes, we will switch off the lights and when she comes in we will switch it on after she blow off the candle
Another child: We need to say "surprise!" when she come in!
T.Leana:............ (laughing in her heart) Ok, we will do that

There, as I step into the room, there was no lights and suddenly there was a loud "Surprise!" from the children and a little cake lit before my eyes. Everyone started to sing a bday song for my and the kids gave me the best present by singing the song with all of their heart. At that point, I was so touched. Thank you teachers for that wonderful arrangement.

My fav. guy sent a bouquet of pretty flowers to my office a day before. When my colleagues asked why was it early, my reply was "oh, last year I saw through all his plots and plans, so this year he need to do something different" Ha! But he insisted that its not true. Oh well.

It was a sweet bday last year where I was showered with love from many, My visitation partner baked a pizza and brought it down to my office for me.

My family brought me for a crab feast and I was so in love with that crab I ate. Until today, I'm still thinking about it!

Not just the crab feast. My dad bought me such a cute cake that I've never imagined. Afterall, I'm still daddy's little girl. The last time I remember my dad buying me a cake was back in secondary 4. But that was upon my request. This time, it was all on his own accord. Its a cake with the shape of a burger. SUper cute and heartwarming!

Finally, my dearest gang of friends in cch had dinner with me at East Coast. We had Korean BBQ and I thought its really nice! Only 1 picture coz my camera went dead.

Apparently, the highlight of Dec was not my bday but my trip to Phuket. It was a great time of relaxation with my fav friends! We had a whole deal of fun together like never before. I'm happy to go on a holiday with my bestie, my fav guy, and my closest friends. It's like the best-of-the-world holiday for me. I am thankful for my friends having a big heart towards each other, and having the right fun together. I guess I benefited the most from this trip looking at the people who went. It was a totally awesome bunch of people that I never regretted knowing in my life. I shall not go into the details of what we did as Jaymee had already blogged about it and photos can be found in our facebook.

As for this year, like what Pastor Tan shared in the weekend message, I am looking forward to expand myself even more. With an added part time studies, I just want to make sure I handle everything well. I want to serve happily, work happily and study happily. Pastor Eileen brought a word in season for me, to be happy in 2010. The OPM we just had left me having a greater desire to do what I do with passion. Indeed, Wendy's right, when our passion leaks, whatever we do no longer make us happy. This year, I will be happy.

2009-12-10T09:17:00.002+08:00

Time check, 9.17am on a Thursday morning.

I guess its just appropriate for me to post an entry before I get into another busy day at work. The past 2 weeks has been hectic. I think I've never worked so hard in this job since I joined the company. By the end of the month, one of my colleague is leaving and Im going to temporarily take over the work till the 2nd quarter of next year. I don't see it as a challenge to do her stuff for a period of a few months, but the challenge comes when everything that I'm supposed to take over is in a horrible mess. I have to re-do most of the spreadsheets. To make matters worst, the auditor is coming for a physical stock take next week and I'm still trying to figure out all the discrepancy from the stock list. It's very hard to find the discrepancy as the stocks move very fast and different clients may use the same stock periodically. Big big headache.

I couldn't understand the spreadsheets at all. Under the comments box in a cell of a spreadsheet, I see things like that: 45+1+4+1-3-1-1-+1+1+3+5-6.......... This kind of equation that fills a quarter of a Microsoft word document. I seriously think that my calculator will go bonkers if I really attempt to key in this equation. That's not all, I have another cell in the spreadsheet, when I mouse over the comment box and copied out what's inside that yellow pop out box, I pasted a total of 4 Microsoft word pages full of words in that little yellow box. I nearly fainted. My decision was to ignore all these weird looking spreadsheets and do up my own stock list with the NECESSARY information. I only want to keep ONE spreadsheet. All reports can be generated from THAT spreadsheet. Because of this decision, I suffered a great deal of putting everything together.

Work was a challenge this whole month. With so many other events coming up, I don't know how I can ever balance myself well in the midst of all these. Wake me up when December ends. Girls are just emo freaks. I look at my hands full of commitments, I tear. Not because I don't like these commitments, but I think so highly of myself that I can handle so many things. My capacity to hold up these things is breaking. Will I ever burn out? EW reminded me of how I should learn to 'kan kai dian' on the situations. Am I really pushing myself too hard? Having a desire to want to get things done in the fastest way seemed to be burning me out. I recalled a phrase that someone once said, that we shouldn't put on such a big hat when we don't have such a big head. So then, am I trying to put on a hat that's so huge for me?

Family, work, ministry and personal time. Is there always something in our life that we have to compromise in order to make another portion work? Is this the real world? When I feel overwhelmed, I still have to make things happen. No matter what. Who or what is the motive behind what I do? God, you alone are more than enough for me. I have to check my motive even behind every good work, to ensure that I am doing not just the good things, but also the 'God' things.

Been going for MPM this week and I'm very glad to know that God cares. He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world. He is the vine and I am the branch, abide in him and I will flourish. Manna WOG. Precious to me as I face my challenges. There's times when i feel so unloved by people. So what if I make things happen for them? It always ends up making me tired, and not a word of gratefulness at times? But when I try to make things happen, yet it doesn't, not just guilt hits, people around starts to question me. What a world we live in. As I thought of all these, I found myself reading the WOG on the crucifiction. Cruel and heartless people wanting to see blood splashed all over the cross. Yet at the very end, He still remains faithful and endured too. What a courage, such a great example for me.

Your Word is a lamp onto my feet, and a light onto my path......... Keep me in prayer friends, I wish to be an overcomer.

2009-12-02T17:20:00.002+08:00

I have many many many updates!

First of all, I've finally confirmed my part time degree for next year. Gonna go for classes every Tuesdays and Fridays. Going for classes on Tuesdays actually has high risk of me skipping leader's meeting, esp with beloved Pst Tan. Yet, I cant fit the Monday classes in, therefore, no choice..... Fridays will mean that I may not be able to hang out with my friends for meet ups etc. It was a difficult decision to make. However, I come to the conclusion that as long as it doesnt clash with CG and visitation, I can still accept it. Gonna take 2 modules each Semester. And I really pray that I can cope. With added on workload, added on ministry duties and school, I guess, I really need to be sane to handle all these. Please my dear friends, grant me more grace as if I happen to look stressed. hahahahah. Nonetheless, I'm excited about studying again. Prob this feeling will only last for the 1st week of class

I have this secret desire to pick up my Flute once again. Thinking of going for Flute lessons. Why do I want to go through lesson? Nope, I'm not planning to hold my own concert, neither am I planning to teach Flute to earn some extra income, I just want to pick it up again. Playing a musical instrument feels very good. I can say, as much as I enjoy driving, I enjoy playing the flute. It kinda feels the same. Checked it out on the web. It cost $80 per lesson per hour and advisable to have 1 lesson a week. This is the beginner's class only. It's kinds steep. Learning guitar from Bro Poh only cost $50 per lesson with revelations included. As much as I want to go for it, I'm still thinking thrice. I may look at CCs instead. Maybe not solid teachers, but at least somewhere that I can 'refresh my soul' with the music.

This December is not gonna be easy. With FBPP, I hardly get to talk to EW recently. NExt will come the Christmas big day, with lots of saturation, referred visitation and calling. This year is gonna be special, we gonna have our first night children's service! Imagine coming to church on the week of cmas in the night. Isint it romantic?

I love Christmas! Managed to take a look at this year's Christmas lightings 2 weeks back and it feels really good. Passed by Bakerzin that day and the cakes looks so tempting! I wanna have log cakes! Gets all my sweet tooth reacting! I wanna have some yummy choco log cakes! I look forward to having a wonderful Christmas with the kids and with the rest of the church family!

RIght after Christmas, the gang together w EW and Jamie are flying off to Phuket! I've never been there before and is thrilled to go there! I guess after the big day, all I want to to take things slow over at Phuket. Do away with the busy shopping. Just enjoy the sea and the sun (with sunblock of course) and the great company. I want to just allow my brain to work a little slower during the holiday. Imagine all the things I have to face, including school when I return. Oh well, enjoy first!!!!

2009-11-07T10:47:00.002+08:00

I used to follow up on this Indian family which is kinda messed up. First, when I get to know this family, the mom is living in a 4 room flat with 2 kids and an unborn. The eldest of the kids came to one of our church event when one of my kid invited her. As I visit the family, I kinda sense that something is wrong with the family. After visiting *Rita (fake name) for a while, the mom started to be open to me and told me her story. Its strange when you never get to see the father at home, and you will just think whether or not this family has a fatherly figure. It's not nice to ask directly, and prob you can only know bits and pieces when you become closer to the family.

Her 2 daughters are 9 and 3 years old respectively. They don't live with their dad anymore because they are filling a divorce. The mom is not working, esp with a big tummy, who then is providing for her? It was then that I heard the mom saying the baby inside her womb does not belong to Rita's dad. THis man has been taking care of the family and even feeding the kids of her previous hubby.

The funny thing is, I have never seen this man before and what I heard from the mom is that her own mom always come to her doorstep to scold and curse her own daughter. I love Rita alot and always try to make her happy. Knowing her family situation, I applied for monthly grocery help from church and help her to get shoes, and at times clothes when she needs it. I gave her free tuition, brought her to my home for dinner and gave her my attention whenever she needed it. Rita isnt very good in her studies, not very eloquent too, but she being the eldest in the family, I could see some kind of 'motherly figure' when she takes care of her younger sis *Rinaa (fake name).

Not long after the mom gave birth to the baby, she opened an Indian stall to sell Indian food with her father of the newborn. Hence, Rita and Rinaa was often left at home alone. Once, I brought them out for a mac meal nearby with the permission of her mom of coz. When I brought them home, her mom was thanking me for bringing them out, as their father, her ex hubby came knocking at her door fiercely wanting to take the daughters away. That time, I do secretly thank God that the kids weren't at home. But still I told her calmly that if that happens again, she should close the door tight and call the police, I cant be there to defend her in such situation.

As I thought that life for this family seemed better with a man who is willing to take care of this family, things took a turn. I have since passed the group to another person to follow up on, and my time with Rita was greatly reduced. I then heard from the visitation leader that Rita and Rinaa is leaving for India to study and Rita have since stopped her primary education. Though shocked, I was too pre-occupied to visit Rita for the last time before she flys off. Thinking that it might be good for her to go over to India to study as her mom has relatives there to take care of them, I simply said a prayer for her.

About 2 years later, I suddenly received a call from an unknown HP no. As I pick it up, to my pleasant surprise, it was Rita on the other line. She was back in Singapore. Not that she kept my no with her, she coincidentally bump into ther friend who brought her back to church years back and asked for my number from her. I thought it would be nice to know that she has completed her education there or might be back for her vacation. But that was not what I thought it would be.......

Rita told me over the phone that she never get to study when she was in India. In fact, she was there to take care of Rinaa as she studies there. She stays with a relative there all these while and her only job scope was to take care of Rinaa, plus some simple household chores. In fact, she also thought that she could study when she was there, but it turned out to be otherwise. But since Rita never enjoyed studying in Singapore, she took it well and enjoyed her school-less life for close to 2 years. Rinaa will always bug Rita to bring her to church when they are in India. Seemed like Rinaa can never forget her time in CCH. I guess certain emotions do spring up when Rita talks about her life in India. I never imagined something like that can happen to someone I know. My heart goes out to Rita.

Back in Singapore, the next shocking news was that Rita did not stay with her mom upon return. Only Rinaa gets to go home with her mom, while Rita was sent to stay with her grandparents living in the North-east of Singapore. Which grandparents? The one that used to curse and scld her own daughter at the door step? I have no idea. All I know was, Rita felt abandoned and missed Rinaa a lot. We didn't have a long chat, but that chat was good enough to leave a footprint in my heart. Since then, I didn't really speak to Rita on the phone, all we had was exchanged some SMS. As she's back in Singapore, her grandparents sent her back to school. She had to take PSLE this year, and cannot go straight to secondary school like her ex classmates. Its not easy for her to go back to her original school to do PSLE with a group of classmates she never knew.

I guess with a story like hers, most people might have gave up studying altogether? Have not seen her since her return, not convenient for me to pop by her grandparents place. Neither could she come back to church as her grandparents strongly objected to it. It's time to contact her through SMS again.....................

2009-11-05T16:21:00.003+08:00

Do you know that names play a big part of our lives? Its so important that we seldom use our own name. Think about this, your name belongs to you, yet, how many times u call yourself in a day? Most of the time, its being used by others. Familiar or not familiar with you, they use your name.

I was chatting with the PA of my big boss sometime back and I asked her how was the interview of the new pantry lady coming about. I saw quite a few people coming for interview, yet I don't see any new pantry lady. She told me something that kinda set me thinking. Apparently, she found a suitable candidate. Every thing about her is what the company is looking for, but there's only one thing about her that my boss's PA cannot accept. She has the same name as my lady boss. Imagine someone asking for the pantry lady and calls her name, and my lady boss happen to be in the showroom as well. Hmmmm... Feel weird isnt it? And because she is not willing to use another name in the office, the company could not employ her. You may see it as ridiculous, but true.

Next, a similar incident. We had a new Duty Facility Officer couple of months back. Know as Wong. Yes, he's a nice person, and did the best for his job. In fact, the best DFO we've employed so far. But for some particular reason, he left the job. Shortly after he left, I found out that he has a name that we never knew since we know him as Wong. You may have guessed it, the same christian name as my big boss.... Hahahaha.. Having the same name as my big boss and lady boss here will mean that you have to either change a name or be called otherwise. Now, you choose, change name or secure a job?

Another incident that happened in the office. We have a part time cleaner called Anna. She's been in this company for many years. Last year, the company employed a contract staff from China as a full time cleaner and some pantry duties. Her cheena name was quite a barrier for many of my 'ang mo' speaking colleagues. And, we also have quite a number of expats coming in and out of showroom, they conveniently gave her a new christian name, even without asking her! To make things easy, they started to call her Annie, which rhymes with Anna, our part time cleaner. So no matter how they call, one of the cleaners will respond. I wonder if she really like her new name. And this name was used in our extension number list. Imagine she goes back to China with her new name? Or she may abandon this name altogether, so as to forget her Singapore (bad) working experience?

What an irony is that. Our name belongs to us, yet we seldom use it, forced to change it or forced to hide it. I've never called Annie as Annie. I call her by her original name, never know whether she likes this name or not...............

2009-11-05T15:57:00.003+08:00

My Flyer Experience................ 1/11/2009

On the train going towards Bugis!

After grabbing a small bite

The flyer!!!

Cam whoring before we go up!

I forced him to take this. I admit

He thinks alot... I mean it

We will walk together for the rest of our lives

I specially like this photo, it speaks of a long way ahead of us, yet God will not shortchange us, He will give us a nice scenery to look at as we walk together with Him

The 'adventurous' me suggested that we try the 10 min fish spa which I always wanted to try.. It turned out to be a 10 min torture. The fish were tickling us like crazy!!!

Look at how stiff my legs were!! I laughed so hard that I felt like sleeping after that

Nonetheless, we still took a photo despite being 'tortured'. I bet you cant tell we were 'suffering'

Inside the flyer! Nice!

A pic of our fellow passengers on board

Finally, I'm just happy!

2009-11-02T11:45:00.002+08:00

Over the past weekend, I felt really privileged to be able to serve during the Expo 1pm service. I was tasked to teach one of the lessons - exercising love. I guess CCH's lesson always have a way in me. As I internalize the whole lesson, I often find myself inspired and touched by the simplicity of the WOG and how these little truths can shape a person's life, esp children's. Many of these lessons are already what we know. Yet, time and time again, simple things like this can be so neglected. Though I was tasked to teach 'exercising love', I was very touched by the lesson before me. 'Love omits'

My fellow teacher told the story about 'tie a yellow ribbon on the oak tree' Many of us have heard this story. A true story, but I was reminded of this touching story. And, I was so ministered...

A prisoner was due to be released from prison after committing some crimes. Before his release, he wrote a letter to his wife...

Dearest,

I know there maybe 101 things that you can be upset about when you think of me. I am very sorry for all that I've caused you over the past years. Being in this prison cell gave me a 2nd chance to look at life itself and feel contented to be breathing. I have also thought through all that I went though and have made a decision to make sure I don't repeat the mistakes again. One of the first thing that I want to do is to see you and the children, and tell you how much I want to be given the chance to take care of the family once again.

Next week, I will be relased and will take the first bus that day towards Miami, Florida. The bus will pass by our little town of Georgia. If you are willing to forgive me and allow me to come back to the family, please tie a yellow ribbon round the lone oak tree at TOwn square. If I didnt see the yellow ribbon, I will know that I shouldnt alight the bus and head straight to Miami, and will never again pester you.

Love,
Your hubby

On that particular day, the man boarded the bus with a heavy heart. Not knowing how to react should there be no yellow ribbon. The people on the bus happened to know of this and requested for the driver to slow down when they are approaching the Town Square. THe whole bus was filled with anticipation. Every one was hoping for a great renioun to happen. The man himself, seated at the last seat, didint dare to even lift up his head, preparing his heart to see an empty oak tree, getting ready for his long journey towards Florida.

As the bus approaches, the people in the bus were all looking out of the window. Soon, cheers and shouts filled the entire bus, the man, lift up his head slowly. No, there wasnt a yellow ribbon, there was hundreds of yellow ribbons on the lone oak tree! Below it stood the wife and their child. The man dashed down the bus, ran and hugged the wife in his arms and embraced their child between them. Indeed, the wife chose to omit the past mistakes, leave behind all her bad experiences and is willing to forgive and start a new life with the man.

Additional emotions and characters are added by me in the above story...

A beautiful story isnt it? I have always loved this story. Always very touched by it.

Next entry, photo blog on my flyer experience

2009-10-22T16:49:00.002+08:00

I am person who loves to smell good. As a result I do have a few bottles of perfumes at home, different brands, different fragrance. I like to smell good and also different almost everyday. That resulted in having more than 7 bottles of perfume at home, so that I can have 7 different fragrant everyday. However, I don't know since when, I've stop putting on perfume altogether. Could be because I've become lazy, or, I just can't be bothered. I remember having perfumes that I've never used before, and will 'open' it for the first time when I am feeling not-so-good that morning. Using a new fragrance makes my day, of course, it must be something I like.

The funny thing is, I never really spends money on fragrances. I receive them as gifts most of the time. The only perfume I've bought was Issey Miyaki. My very first perfume that I've ever used. It was first given to me as a gift from my 'puppy-love' boyfriend then, in minature size. I kinda fell in love with that fragrance and got it as a gift again from another of my ex many years later. Next, during my 21st birthday, my gang of poly girls got me a Issey Miyaki gift set with a hand and body lotion as my present, which was what I requested them to buy, so as to save them from the trouble, not knowing what to get for me. After I came out to work, I finally used my own money to buy a bottle of Issey Miyaki, which was about 3 years ago. Each Issay Miyaki have always lasted me for years. Hahaha!

Besides that bottle of Issey Miyaki that I bought with my own money, all other frangances you see on my table are gifts. I have to date, Kate Moss, CK in2u, Escada, Paul Smith Rose, Adiddas, and my latest gift from a friend who came back from US, Victoria Secrets. I believe I have much more, but off hand, I really cant remember. These are the more commonly used ones. I like floral frangances. Frangrance that gives a 'sweet' smell, resulting in a sweet feeling.

Remember I was saying how I used to put on perfume everyday without fail? I guess I stopped using fragrance for a few month. Recently, because of the Victoria Secret perfume that my friend passed to me, I started to spray on something every other day again. Since it has been some time since I spray them on, each time I put on a frangrance, strangly, I will get reminded of certain incidents that happened when I was with this fragrance last time. Scenarios like I was at this place at this time with this fragrance, will spring up to my mind. Familiar frangance brings familiar scenes into my mind. I guess its good as I am quite a sentimental girl. The thought of 'awwww, such a familiar smell' will always bring a smile to my face. I guess, smells do have a way in me some how.

I was readin the papers during lunch today and I saw this article

I would love to have one at home. I can put it in my room and use it as my dressing table. Just throw the existing one away, and I will have space for it. I've asked EW to buy it for me, but he says he cant afford it now, as its too ex. Well, it cost $2888 per cabin and I like the red one. Anyone who is reading this can share with each other and buy it for me as my birthday present. I think its really cool to have the cable car cabin at home. And I have nice memories taking it with EW just months ago. I was quite sad that they had decided to stop offering this service. I would love to go ride in it again. But then again. Im thankful that I went for it before it cease operation =)

3 years ago, Granny left us after a fall at home. She hanged on there for almost a month or 2 before she finally breathe her last. I do miss her at times esp during Octobers. Since its October again, I automatically recalled my last conversation with her 3 years back, and her tone of voice for calling my name will find its way in my mind. Granny lives in my heart and i think thats the best way to tell her that she means alot to me even after her death. My traditional family on the other hand has another way of loving my late granny. Last Sunday, they held a whole day ritual for her to make sure that her spirit lives well. It was a grand affair, comparable to her funeral 3 years back. Though I don't understand why they need to do such a ritual for her, spend so much money for a late spcial someone, I still went ahead and sat through it. Would love to stay home and sleep, but yet, I jsut want to respect my parents since they insist that I have to be there. I forgot to take photo of how the priest jumped over fire during the ritual, but below are 2 photos I took. They are going to 'send' my late granny a private jet with private poilte, 2 servants in every cabin, a merc with driver, a bigger house than last time, and a ship. They show thier love to my late granny in this manner

Oh well, granny, you are being missed. And I still have to say this, you live in my heart, always.

2009-10-10T12:03:00.002+08:00

Oh dear me.... I've totally neglected my blog like never before! I just want to thank God for bringing in the 11 000 kids to our Children's Day Party. It was a very tiring 3 weeks for many of us as we saturate non stop. So many nights we spent out in one of those HDB blks, inviting kids to our party. I think as a zone, we've really gave all that we can, every ounce of energy that's within us to do the best for this event. I don't think I can ever find another group of such committed and dedicated group of people anywhere else!

Last week during service, our very own kids band performed 1 praise and 1 worship in front of the adults. I'm superly proud of them. The worship was just so awesome. God used children to minister to the adults. I looked around the adults around me who were worshipping with the kids, I knew that they are so touched and encouraged. What a sweet prescene of God it was there and then. It's a innocent and pure kind of atmosphere in that hall. How different was it! Never underestimate what God can do with these little voices.

In the midst of our ever-so-busy big day, I celebrated the birthdays of 3 important people in my life. A day before the 1st big day was sis' birthday. Rushed down to Tampines One after work to have a simple dinner with the family followed by a short walk around Tampines One, before heading al the way to JW for rehearsal. Next was Jamie's and EW's birthday back to back. That Sat which was Jaymee's actual day, EW and I first headed to Jayden's Birthday bash at Sengkang before we head down to Dempsey and meet up with the rest at PS Cafe.

The people who was there

We had lots of fun and laughter with everyone and lots of phototaking sessions. Like these...

And many many others of course....

Jamie really had fun that day I'm quite sure. She also got her desired Polaroid camera from them! Look at how happy she is!

EW and I got her a nice namecard holder. I love it v much myself. Hahahahaha

5 days before the actual day, I brought her to Frosters for quality steak. It was really good!!!

So nice that its all gone!

I need to talk about this. Order a plate of Escargot and I've never ever ate them before. Was full of suspicion for this weird garmet. It surprisingly tasted quite nice with all the butter! ha!

This funny birthday girl said that she has never tasted such nice broccoli and baby carrots before, hence we ordered a plate of broccoli and carrot! Its the kind you will find on ur steak something like the garnish. And that plate of broccoli and carrot made her so satisfied. I shall just bring her to a veg restaurant in future =X

Followed by ice cream at haagen daze

The very next moment, it's EW's birthday! It was really a very simple affair. I took about 3 weeks to decide on the venue to dine at for both EW and Jaymee. And finally, I decided on Little Bali which will give us a relaxed feeling in the midst of being so busy. It was indeed a nice place, too bad we didnt had the little hut like this, else the whole experience will be even better!

We ordered a fair bit of food and was totally filled in our stomachs!

It wasnt a fantastic birthday celebration. Just a quiet dinner together. I hope that it was a well-enjoyed one!

2009-09-16T14:35:00.002+08:00

Dear Dairy,

It's been a long time... I didn't update you about my life recently! You should have guessed why. I was being held captive by the Busy Monster! That monster has been holding me captive for a long time, in fact, now too. But I managed to escape from him a while during working hours. Let me quickly fill up your love tank and you know that deep down I want to update you as often as possible!

Tomorrow is the start of our BIGGEST children day party. We are aiming for 10 000 children to come and join us. I seriously am not very sure how I am able to hit my own target at this present moment. Was a little discouraged when I hear the whole world announcing that they have NCs confirmed. For me, a big fat zero at the moment. I need to work doubly hard, else, I will pull the whole figure down! Saturation is gonna be my everyday lifestyle. I cannot afford to lose out! All the children needs to come!

About a week ago, I finally made up my mind to see a Chiropractictioner for my back pain. This pain has been living on the inside of me for the past year. Decided to get it treated, of course by the few nagging from EW, I plucked up my courage to make an appointment. Yesterday was my 3rd treatment and there's signs of improvement. Though its not going to take just a few sessions to get well, I pray that I am able to follow through this whole process. It's hurting my wallet by quite a bit. After the first session with Dr Nelson, I was in tremendous pain. Pain like never before. He had to adjust my lower spine straight, and the muscles around it are not used to the correct position, hence, they were protesting like crazy. But, I bit my lips and endured the pain thinking that many of my friends like Lena and Wendy had gotten it treated and its no longer hindering them. I must be strong and endure this process! It's good for me and I need to get well...

Having to do saturation while nursing a back pain is no joke. Very often I have to take breaks in between saturation just to make sure that I'm not giving my back too much stress. Which kinda resulted in low productivity level. At times, its pretty frustrating because I just feel like going all out and not care about any pain, yet, I thought of the pain my wallet have to go through, I become more rational. I cannot sit for long either coz the pain will start to come. Many times, I have to stand at my desk to do my work after prolonged sitting. The best position? Lie down... Hahahahha!!!

The month of September is long, slow and scary. I feel like singing the song 'Wake me up, when September ends"! I can't wait to count down to October. Come to think of it, it might just be another long October. Argh! Dear dairy, what can I do?!?!? I guess I am looking forward to Christmas then. Where Christmas carols, presents, and beautiful lighting fills the roads. "Wake me up when Christmas comes'!

Regarding work, I am hoping I can find a new job. Shall not elaborate on the reason for a new job here. Maybe I just need something new and fresh. I'm praying, and seeking, let Your Will be done! I have also paid the deposit for my Uni next year starting in Jan 2010. I'm gonna be schoolmates with Jamie and Bobby! Cool! But not so cool. Thinking of the assignments and exams I have to face, it kinda feels like a dread :s But then again, I need to complete this degree and increase my value! I wanna earn lotsa money!!!! Muhahahahaha!!!

So, dear dairy, its another episode of me ranting about everything else in life. I do hope to update you soon! Oh! Busy Monster's coming back to catch me! He brought along the things to look into for Big day cheer leading and manpower for saturation of the zone! Ok, I think I really need to go. Don't miss me, I'll see you soon

Joyce

2009-09-01T13:09:00.002+08:00

Dearest Sunday 4 to 6 Team,

I'm very thankful for each one of you. Special and unique in your own way. You may have joined us for a short while, or may have been fighting alongside with Lena and me since the beginning. The length of the time you've spent serving with us doesn't matter. What matters is, we are so grateful for all the sacrifices you've made to appear in Expo every Sunday morning.

As a team, we've gone though alot together.

Remember the times when we have close to 150 children in THAT room? Everywhere and every corner u go to is filled with children?

Remember that time when we had to soak the toys and clean with serviettes because we care for the cleanliness of the toys?

Remember we had to pack whatever we have into the cupborads to prepare for the Big Great Shift to Hall 1? What a tiring project it was?

Remember how we had to serve 2 or 3 services in a day with growling stomach and a tired body?

Remember that we celebrated Aizhen, Merrill and Shaoliang's bday at Eighteen chef occupying almost half of the resturants, yet our laughter and voices filled the entire restaurant

Remember the many exciting games we had with the children during games time?

As a team, its our dream to have all of you serving God together. The fun and laughter we shared. How our patienceis tested, yet, we had to grit our teeth and smile at our special children.

We once said that we are not a baby sitting ministry, but a ministry that impact little lives. All of you have proved this to be true when our children go to other age group knowing how to worship, praise and pay attention to Bible lesson

Not only we, the ICs are thankful to all of you, the children too, are thankful and God is even more thankful for your love and sacrifices for the children.

Thank you dear teachers, you are a history maker and some one who impact lives...

Happy Teacher's Day!

From Lena and Joyce

2009-08-24T10:21:00.002+08:00

Its another week now. How fast. Sometimes I wished time could just pause for a moment, so that I can just stop whatever that I have to do, and have some time to look at life from another perspective. We are in this race everyday and things wont stop for us! It's a never ending cycle!

Recently, I've been thinking about moving into a new job. Not that I don't like my current job. This job is giving me the freedom I need and boss is good enough. Of coz with some colleagues that I really cant 'tahan'. Other than that, all is well. However, the reason for moving on is because, I need something fresh, something new. Many times, I've been promised of certain things, yet, I didnt see things coming to pass. Resulting in frustration from my dear customers. I hate to come to a point when I cannot deliver what I've promised. It feel horrible.

I'm hoping that I can land myself in a new job. How about a big MNC? How about an established firm with good pay and incentives? My friend was so shocked that I never had any increment ever since my confirmation. Not even variable bonus, just AWS. I do feel sad too, because I know at times, I do deserve more recognition in monetary form. Haha! So in times like that, I guess, it meant that its time to move on!

Pastor spoke a word in season for me over the weekend. He said our priority should always be God, family, ministry then career. I know many people may not agree with this. But, I do. Looking at Pst's life, I know that this works. I really have to make sure my life revolves this way. At times, I will get so focused on building up my career that I neglected other areas in life. I pray that I will never get anything else before God!

On another note, I was also thinking about the topic of sibling rivalry. Have you ever experienced that in your life? For me, I will not feel so much for this. My siblings are so much older than me. Most of the time, I do get what I want. HA! I need not snatch for toys, since my siblings don't play with them anymore. I need not fight to get my way, because most of the time they cant be bothered with me. However, when I look at other people now. How there's 'unfair' treatment in the family. How one of the siblings always get his/her way but not the other, and how they will feel on the inside of them, I do think alot.

How about this, the younger of the sibling always gets the more attention and maybe tends to get what he/she wants most of the time. The older of the sibling always have to 'give way' because 'you are older, need to give in to the younger one'. I think if its me, I will get sick and tired of hearing this if it happens everytime I have to give in with no reasons given to me. So I have to 'ren ming' that I am older, and all the special privileges goes to the younger one and not me. I can only 'suffer' in silence and if I happen to show a black face after giving way, i get scolded for giving in so unwillingly. Oh God! What kind of wisdom do I need to handle such situations?

I start to worry on how on Earth am I going to teach my kids next time about this. Its such a difficult issue to touch on. Well, I'm saying this because I witness life examples on this. That is why, I always want to love the older one more. Being the youngest, he/she already is getting alot of attention. So spoilt and always get the way by crying. I hate such behaviors! If my child behaves this way, I will just smack and scold. Spare the rod, spoil the child! How true! Hence, I told myself I must give the older one extra extra love. I'm already thinking of the next outing on where I can go with the older!

I need ideas on where I can go with the older! Zoo and Night Safari is out, so is Jurong birdpark. Mayeb i can try the kids explorer in EHub. I'm getting really excited now. Fun Fun Fun! Maybe I should start by bringing the older to our Children's Day Party!

2009-08-13T10:45:00.003+08:00

I so love the past long weekend I had! On Saturday was Mommy's birthday. I made a reservation at Kim Choo and invited the whole family including my gor's over for lunch. That day, I was glad I could take a day off from work. Mommy had to go for her regular check up, hence, I woke up at 9am, wash up, took my wallet and magazine, headed to Tampines One for breakfast! I initially wanted to have my coffee at Coffee Club, but I realised that there's JCO at Tampines One! Hence, I headed there instead, sat comfortably with my donuts, coffee, magazine and HP. Was sending some emails for work and calling up kids to make sure they board the bus. It was sooooo satisfying.

I didnt managed to finishe all the 3 donuts. I didnt know that with that coffee, I get a sugar glazed donut. Bought the 2 donuts that I wanted to eat before ordering the coffee... How wasted!

After about an hour plus, I went home to get ready for my long-awaited family lunch at Kim Choo. Bought a small cake for mommy from breadtalk. I'm glad everyone enjoyed the food, cake, fellowship and fun! Thankful that EW is able to join us that day. We ordered 7 dishes all in all. Was full to the max! I really like to dine at Kim Choo. Good food, affordable and nice deco.

Happy Birthday Mommy! I love you!

After the lunch at Kim Choo, we went on our separate ways as EW and I had to go down to Expo. I really like the fellowship on Sat. I pray for God to continue to watch over and protect my family.

The next exciting day was Monday! EW and I planned to head out for fun just to bring back some memories of how we got together a year back. Early in the morning, while most people were still sleeping, we headed out for MPM. AWESOME!!! I so love what I experienced. Followed after that, we cabbed down to East Coast for breakfast! I always wanted to go Old Town Coffee at East Coast and EW made things happen!

We didnt want too full a meal, hence we shared most of the food. We were indeed quite bloated even though we shared!

Next, we wanted to hang out at the beach but it was drizzling. Too bad, we headed to my home. Slacked abit, watched TV, surf FB, changed and got out of my home to our next destination. Sentosa! Before that, we had our lunch at a Vietnamese Restaurant, Orange Lantern. They serve authentic Viet food and its yummy! Took a cable car at harbour front and went for Underwater world. I love the cable car ride alot! Guess the last time I took it was when I was so young...

The view should be nicer once the IR is up. EW is so nice to surprise me with flowers :)

Underwater world was not like the most WOW-ed at factor. What matters is who I go with and the reason why we are there. I had great fun! Photos arent really good, I've yet to edit. This is the best one that's unedited.. LOL

There were many weird fishes inside Underwater World. Alot of freaky creatures that I never thought its possible to find in real life. Like this hunchback fish

Alot more big and ugly ones too! I was quite afraid I'll get a nightmare after that visit. hahaha! However, one of the cutest fish was the Dugong which has always been mistaken as a 'mermaid' Just look at the tail...

The above info is provided by EW. Accuracy of info please refer to him.

Just before we head out of Underwater World, we had some final pics for that segment

We took the bus in sentosa and 'toured' around in those buses. Take a break from all the walking and standing in Underwater world. Finally, we decided to take the cable car back to the main Island after savoring in a bowl of ice kachang for $3. All out to cheat tourist's money

Back on the main island, we went to have a Godiva drink. Oh so yummy!!!

Sat down to enjoy the nice breeze and delicious drink before going for dinner. I took quite some time to decide on what to have. I feel like having everything in Vivo! In the end, we settled for a Germany bar and Restaurant

That's all for the eventful day. I love the whole plan for the day. Innovative and thoughtful. Thanks lots! *big big smile*

Some outdated photos from Averie's Birthday in December. At least I gotten the photos, I thought I will never lay my hands on them as gor is not exactly someone who is faithful in uploading photos. LOL

Presenting to you, my 2 well-loved nieces!

Thank you for your love! Hugs!

2009-08-05T09:48:00.002+08:00

Having to celebrate Church's 20th Anniversary last week, I was left with nothing but tears. I attended the 1st service which was really a time where we pray for the next 20, 30 , 100 years of the church. Right from the beginning during praise, my tears were already making their way down my cheeks. I was so so so touched by all the things that came to past all these years. As a church, we went through so many things. The crossover project, the mission works, the humanitarian works, and many many big days here and there. I've shaped my life in this awesome church.

I thought through all the experiences I had being in CHC for the past 13 years. Right from that little room on the 2nd floor of Hollywood, sitting on the small green chairs 13 years ago, I knew that all along, nothing is ever unplanned by God. I wonder why I can remember my days in CCH so clearly. I am a women with super bad memory. I may not even remember what happened in secondary one. Yet, I could clearly remember what happened in that room. I guessed, I met God in my own way, else, I couldnt have such memory of that past.

Pior to the Anniversary service, I was just preparing my heart for it one day, and I felt led to read Phil chapter 3. It is Paul's letter to the church and when I read it, a very scarry thought came to my mind. Paul considered all that he gained as rubbish and all he ever desire was to gain Christ and be in the fellowship of his sufferrings. Even until today, I am still reading this chapter over and over again. The scarry thought that came, was that, will I still lift up my hands to praise and worship God, to tell Him how much love Him, IF all that I have right now is being stripped off? If I got no more job, no roof over my head, no more titles, privileges, experiences, maybe even to lose loved ones around me, no more ministry. Just left with myself, and a breath to breathe, with no earthly possessions. Will I still be able to love God like how I am doing right now? If the whole world turned their back against me, with nothing-ness, will I still do what I am doing now?

I tell you, even until now, I cannot give a definite answer. I may say Yes now. But given my human nature, I might just start to grumble the next min if it really happens. Every night, I re-read Phil 3 over and over again. Praying that I can find a greater revelation to what I've been reading. Really studying that chapter and reading cross references. I finally know what I am looking for. Should I have just nothing and just a life, I will offer that most precious life I have to Him. We've been giving and giving all these years. Building fund, missions fund, tithes, offerings, humanitarian work, love offerings, time to serve, even our youth to be in the House of God. Yet, at the end of the day, He just want us to be able to come before Him and put our live at the altar, at the foot of His feet.

I don't want to find myself finding satisfaction just being in a job I love, or find satisfaction in doing my fav hobbies. I want to know that if now, I were to go up to heaven, even before I meet God face to face, the minute I hear His voice, I can recognize that voice. That Person who calls my name only the way He does. If life here on Earth is all about achieving material things, and I don't even recognize the One who gave me all that I have, I think, it would be my greatest regret.

As I was thinking of all these, I really wonder how many of us have placed all that we gained on Earth and see them as too precious to let go. Can I, one day, agree and stand together with Paul to say that all that I've gained, I count them as rubbish? Looking only at Christ, making sure that nothing ever come in between us? Will I ever come to a decision that going to church is no longer the most important thing in my life? Let our action speak louder. If you ever, like me, told God that you'll never leave Him, lets stay with this commitment as long as we live. I don't know if I can, but I am doing my best. Always checking myself and reminding myself that I need God!

On a lighter note, I caught Sing Dollar with Jamie last night. It was funny, but I didnt laugh as much. Ha! Tired lah! It's nice to see a local production being welcomed by the locals. The theater was full house!!! Amazing! A fair share with 'Singaporean Language' Hahaha! Ok la, I understand 90%. I think, Jamie understands 75%. *giggles* Long weekend is coming! Hooray! I just can't wait.. God is good!

2009-08-01T10:25:00.002+08:00

It's a nice Saturday morning. I woke up on time, but took my own sweet time to go to prepare myself for work. Took a super long time, went down, took a cab to work. Before I went into office, I headed to buy breakfast and coffee and felt shiok after eating them in the office. =) I so love such Saturdays. It would be even better if I don't have to come to office. I longed for a weekend where I can wake up around 9 to 10am, take time to prepare and head for brunch somewhere. It can be at a cafe, or even better, some sort of buffet! Haha! However, having this kind of luxary is rare. Rare to the max. My weekends are nto my own. Not that I'm complaining, I still do love what I am doing, just that I can always fantasize about such weekends right? =)

On the cab this morning, I passed by East Coast Park and wow, the view of the beach looks so claming. Just then, I thought it could also be nice to have a breakfast by the beach on a weekend? Hahaha! Sitting by the window of a cafe by the beach, sipping a cup of hot coffee, enjoying the seaview and prob pick up a nice fashion mag, preferbly my fave Taiwan fahion mag and allowing time to pass by with no thoughts of 'time is running out'. Oh! What a life this could be!!!

I may not like the Sun when I go shopping or just hanging out. But I would love the Sun if Im in beach wear, going under the Sun for a prefixed purpose. Allow myself to perspire and get the Sun rays on me (with sun block of coz) feels very good. How many times do I get such good feeling? Prob when Im on holiday at Bintan, Batam or some resorts outside of Singapore? Actually, I did, last Sat. Brought Averie to Wild Wild Wet after work to have fun and I did have a good time being under the Sun, playing with my fave niece.

Next Sat is mommy's birthday. I've planned to bring the entire family tog with my bro's family to Kim Choo for a nice lunch as celebration. Excited me cant wait to for it to happen! Where we can all sit on a round table, eating, talking, having fun, gathered together for Mommy dearest. I guess Mommy deserve it. She worked hard all these years to bring us through school and taking care of our every need. Now that we are all grown ups, it's time to let her sit back and enjoy her life as a granny. I can't wait! She is my Super Mommy. A great cook and will make the effort to love what I love. I enjoy chatting with Mommy, telling her everything that I'm doing, and sometimes hearing her say funny things. This year, Mommy's turning 59 years old! I shall do a big one for her next year!!!

Having said all these, I've taken my off next Sat just for Mommy, even though its gonna be our big day in CCH. Sure that I will do my best over the week for saturation, I will say a prayer for those who are fighting in JW and Expo. Jia you for a great atmosphere, and for superly good attendance!

I have a tight tight week next week. Sing dollar musical, Saturations, 1 birthday celebration for my poly mate and Mommy's birthday. I am happy doing what I do. Even at work, though I don't earn alot of money as compared to many ppl of my age, I appreciate all the exposure that I get right now. THe kind of things that I get to deal with and the kinds of decision I have to make. If not learn now, at this age, then when? I am so grateful for all these being carefully planned for my life. God is the reason for every situation I face. Like what the scripture says, "In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" Its not about a good decision, but a God decision. I pray, I seek, I ask and I wait. Each step that I take, let it be pleasing to Your eyes. Let whatever I do on Earth be a sweet aroma onto Your throne. I will never live any of my days forgetting You are just there with me. I want to walk this journey of Life together with You, my dearest Lord.

2009-07-24T18:51:00.002+08:00

Last week, Jamie and I took time out for a day out. Originally, we wanted to bring Averie to Wild Wild Wet, but Jamie found out that its closed on Tuesday! Having no choice, we have to change plans. Instead, we headed for Tim Sum Buffet, shopping, KTV and by right dinner@Aston but it was changed to ice-cream at Ben and Jerry's. It was fun. I haven sang KTV in the noon for the longest time! Used to do it v frequently back in Poly days. Used to sing from 2pm till 7pm. Jamie was still amazed initially at how long I used to sing. But in the end, the 2 of us sang about 4 hours too! Never knew we had such long breathes right! Hahahah

Look at our spread of buffet. We couldnt finish every single dish. Hahah! I think I really enjoyed the day out!

Over the weekend, I attended not 1, but 2 weddings!!! On Sat, right after service on Saturday, Jamie and I took her friend's Elanie car to Suntec for the wedding. Ruxin looked great! Derrick and her has been together for so long, its really time. I really do feel happy for them!

Our table with the bride and groom

Jamie and I get to sit together. I think its the first time we attended a wedding dinner and sat at the same table!

The next weeding I went for was Andrew and Hweeling's! I met the Ex E195 memebers there and boy, it was really a great time catching up and taking photos. The group of people that grew up together with me. It has been almost 10 years! *big smile*

So nice! Taken off from Jason's facebook.

Also, I enjoyed myself very much at this wedding because I have my closest ministry friends with me. Sat at the same table as Hui, Bobby and gene! We had fun!

Took lots of other photos too, but I'm kinda lazy to upload. See them from my facebook ba...

EW's on reservist since Monday. After which, he gonna go Batam and will only be back on Sunday. A loong week without seeing him. At least we had fun at the wedding on Sun :)

As for me, I'm currently down with Gastric flu. Was on MC yesterday and today. I slept alot. But I still feel that I can sleep more at this moment! OPM on Tues was awesome! The atmosphere was so wonderful, and I experience Him like never before once again. I love it!

I'm heading back to work tomorrow, and after work, Im going to bring Averie to Wild Wild Wet! Yippeee! Catch Averie in church tml my friends! :)

2009-07-13T15:18:00.002+08:00

There are times when I just feel very ministered, very loved, and excited just by listening to songs. I don't always plug earphones listening to Praise and Worship songs. But each time I do that, I will be ministered. Being in the office this hot afternoon, I decided to listen to some songs. First song that rang in my mind was 'deeper in love'. My office toilet is a cozy place to 'sing' and just spend a few minutes of quiet moment, away from all the phone calls, faxes, emails, sounds of paper, machine, voices of colleagues. In the toilet, I began to sing the song to myself softly of course.... Back at my desk, I plug my earphones in and got lost in the world of songs.

Indeed, it was such a great moment I enjoyed. It left me having to have a greater desire to know Him more. I think, my past 12 years (goodness...) in church, was such an awesome journey. Every special moment, I can vividly remember. Just seemed yesterday! Nothing in my life is ever wasted, every wilderness experience, every mountain top experience is never wasted. And for that, I'm glad.

Having to attend Dr AR Bernard's seminar the past few days, opened myself to many mind blowing thoughts. He mentioned that we don't have to tear and fall under the power to know that presence of God is there. When our mind is being opened to a brand new dimension of how we understand knowledge in a meeting like this, there is also the prescence of God. He shared about the 4 seasons, Spring, fall, winter and Summer. I know that winter is not just a cold and hungry season. It is also a place of rest. If I were to be in the winter season, I'm glad to know that I can rest in God.

There were so many so many concepts that I've learnt. I've yet to really digest them properly. I will be spending some time to re-read all that I've noted once again. Also, one thing that I was so blown away was 'Influence through relationship'. Amazing examples to draw from this sentence. I shared with my service yesterday morning. Though only a couple of them were around, I pray that those who heard, let them have ears to hear!

Manpower yesterday at service was sooo scarry. I don't have enough teachers to serve. But then again, it's the grace of God that we managed to pull thorugh. *phew. I'm so very thankful for all the teachers who were around yesterday. They really made a difference in the service. I'm proud of every one of them. Thanks for all your hardwork.

Something light to talk about. While cleaning the toys, we were just chatting and I commented that this teacher wears almost the same black plain t-shirt every week when I see him. So I causally asked if his cupboard is filled with the same shirt, just like 'Liang Si Mei'. Sadly, he looked at me, 'who is Liang Si Mei?' I kinda got the biggest shock of my life. He doesnt know who is Liang Si Mei!!!! I quickly turned to Samuel who is the same age as me, he also got a little surprised. Are we really living in the last era? That teacher who do not know who Liang Si Mei was, is about 15/16 years old. You mean, Liang Si Mei is such an old character? Reality struck me. I have to be careful of what I say, lest others knows the era I came from!

2009-07-07T11:08:00.002+08:00

I guess its just appropriate for me to update this space filled with cobs web! Aparrently, its been quite a fun week last week. Bestie and I headed to Marina Square for shopping after work. She got some vouchers and she's willing to share it with me! How sweet. Got a dinner treat and brought home a pair of flats from her! So very very good and nice and sweet and awesome of her.

At Starbucks before heading home. We wanted Gloria Jeans actually, but by the time we finished shopping, it has already closed for the day. However, that didnt dampen our spirits! We headed for Starbucks instead. A great time spent together!

The next highlight of my week was on Friday. I took a day's leave and had a "Girl's day out" with the girls! We started the morning with McDonald's Breakfast. Was supposed to meet them at 10.15am. However, I was attending to some calls in the morning and was running late! I only reach just before 11am and thank God, they still have breakfast!

I was really happy to be able to have Mac breakfast with the girls. Come to think of it, we used to have Mac breafast quite frequently while we were still in school.

Next, after a looong breakfast, we headed slowly to E2max at Cine! Our plan was to book a room and play wii. It wasnt too expensive considering we played for 2 hours and split the cost among the 5 of us. Each of us paid like $7 plus. We had lots of fun, laughter and photo taking sessions!

Fen and me boxing each other... I won!!!!

Taken after nana arrives...

After a while, Nana came to join us. She just played a while, and we had to proceed out of the room as 2 hours SHARP was up. Haha. The TV sceen got auto switched off....... Even KTV allow us to finish up our last song lo... Anyway, we walked slowly to far east for shopping! I didnt get anything. No... Cannot always spurge on shopping lah!

Time seemed to pass by extremely fast that day. How come time passes by like a snail when Im working?!?!?! Anyhow, after shopping, we proceed to our next destination and the highlight of the day out- High Tea at Royal Plaza!

It has been so many years since I last went for High Tea. When I was younger, my aunts used to bring me along to their high tea sessions as they feel that bringing me there is worth it, because I can eat alot! Hahahaha, hence, I always get to tag along with them esp my 4th aunt. I followed her to the most High Tea!

The spread was quite good, with a mixture of many different kinds of food. Lots of Sashimi! =)

I ended my day there with them as I had to head to Expo to help out. They headed for Ice Age 3. I'm sure they enjoyed themselves. These are really friends that saw me thru year one till now. So happy to be part of this friendship. I think we will really grow old together. By the way, 2 person are missing here. Eunice and Nic couldnt make it to join us. But its ok. Im still glad we borught this day to pass! Cheers to our friendship!!!

2009-06-23T16:08:00.002+08:00

I'm Happy! Very very happy! I finally gotten my Mr. Bump handphone accessory from 7-11! What happened was about 2 weeks ago, I saw on the papers that 7-11 is selling this cute handphone accessories under the Mr Men and Little Miss theme. When I saw the advert, Mr. Bump immediately caught my eye. He's so cute! With bandages around him. I was so determined to get him. However, it is not sold off the shelves. I have to buy any purchase from 7-11 in order to be able to be a capsule that contains 2 Mr Men and Little Miss accessory. Which means, its really all about luck! Upon seeing that Advert, I smsed my all time fav guy to tell him of my latest fetish. He said he will go get it with me! Yippppeee!!!!

BUT, we didnt get Mr Bump upon the first try. I guess he bought at least 7 to 8 capsules before I finally got Mr Bump yesterday! He's really really cute and I just cant believe that I am holding on to Mr Bump! Thank you so much!

The other day, I was just browsing through my BB and saw a photo of Noah and me! I was pleasantly surprised. I couldnt remember where the photo was taken.

I think this was taken quite some time ago, went for his 1st birthday bash last week and he looked a bit different from here! Another cutie pie! Noah and Liora really makes a great pair.

I know I haven been blogging for the longest time. LOL. Not so faithful like Jamie who blogs so frequently. Hahahahha! From the last time I blogged till today, many many things happened. June is a month of birthdays! I simply became broke just by buying birthday presents. How scary. June is my peak for birthdays. The next peak month will be October. If I didnt rememebr wrongly, I have a number of birthday friends too. Next month will be the month of July and we're already going to reach the mid year! So fast. In the month of July, I have 1 outing with Jamie and Averie, a few planned dates with EW, 2 weddings to attend, 1 overseas friend coming over to SG and gonna bring her around, and many many impromtu outings with other friends and Jamie. Seemed like its not a 'freed up' month after all. I am living my life with so much anticipation!

And yes, wanna show you guys another photo that I like...

EW with Noah! Look how small Noah is and how big EW's hand is! Noah has the just woke up look. So cute. But after a while, we all had to 'retreat' as he poo in his diapers. Hahahahahhahaha!

During the week, Jamie had a craving for Steak. Hence we headed to Aston at Cathay, however, upon seeing the long queue, we went for Ben & Jerry first. I was totally satisfied that night! Can you tell?

Because of this photo, we came up with an idea to meet up with out POS old friends. She created an invitation on FB and invited a few of them for dinner. I'm excited to meet up with them! It's been soooooo long since we met. We've all grown old, no I mean grow up. =)

Next! I am excited to hang out again with my all time fav guy!

Last but not least, I really wanna thank my dearest God for a great Celebrity Weekend. I didnt get to take a photo with FIR again. Sobs. But still, I really love love love them! They are the best! I was so touched by all the testimonies and the song sang by the Miss Indonesia was awesome. Love of God just filled me and made me feel like there's nowhere else that I wanna be besides being in church. He's sweet and loving. My God is so amazing. He's always been there whenever I need that little encouragement or comfort. God never fails. His plans for me in my life is gonna be so exciting and adventurous. Though I know that its not going to be easy for breakthroughs to happen, I still want to press on. Like the Shulamite women in the Songs of Solomon, I want to grow in maturity, always ready when there's a need for me to rise up to the occassion. Never will I want to find myself living the reget of not giving my best in the KOG. When I look back years later, I can proudly say I served God with all my strength, all my might and with all my soul. Love you God...

2009-06-01T10:37:00.002+08:00

I enjoyed myself hanging out with people I love over the weekend. Jamie had already blogged about it, so I shall not go much into it. Love bringing Averie out and hanging out with Jamie. It's been so long since I brought Averie out. I must say that she has grown up as compared to the last time she was in church. So independent and adorable. I was still kinda worried that she'll start looking for me when I go for service. Yet, she proved me wrong. Before sending her in for service, brought her to kids@play and I thought she will be asking me to go in with her, but she proved me wrong yet again. She was happily playing by herself. Totally entertained and at time even ignore her xiao gu and auntie jamie when she was having so much fun. It's amazing to see a child grow. And I have to say this, I love Averie alot, alot. She brings alot of joy to me eversince she was born. Even if I don feel very excited to come to work today, thinking back about Saturday, brings a smile to my face.

On Sunday, it was quite a packed day. After serving and packing for the shift, I headed for lunch with Pst and the rest. Well, I enjoyed it. Next, headed to Raphael's baby shower. Cute, cute, cute. However, the adults really had a great time playing wii. No wonder Weisheng always tell me wii is a good form of exercise. I now fully understand. While I was about to feel bored, Noah came! Oh he's so adorable. Played with him for the rest of the time at Raphael's home. So cute! We then headed to the next destination....

The long-been-planned BBQ for Wendy! I'm thankful for the whole zone coming together to make this BBQ happen. Esp MW for looking into the food, AW for looking into the deco, fen for looking into the cake, Huilin for sending out the SMSes, Irene for collection of money, Ray for looking into the personalized album and collecting the cake. Thank you all. You guys rocks! If not for these people, this BBQ would never have happened. Not forgetting those who turned up. Ha,.. Sounds like my own BBQ. But still, I feel very blessed to be part of this. We are a group of people who MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.

To me, the best part of the night was to have fun with Noah. Talking to him, playing with him and seeing him react to our words. How adorable. If there's anything that spoils my night yesterday, Noah's company would have made up for anything! *big smile*

Im hoping to show some pictures in my next post. Wasnt able to upload anyonline due to my inconsistant wireless network at home... SIGH

2009-05-20T14:49:00.006+08:00

我好像有好多的事情要记录下来。可是，我这么都无法把心里所想的一一写下呢？人其实也蛮奇怪的，明明有一堆话要表达，却一句也讲不出，你说啦！奇怪吗？！？

有好多的事情要和‘他‘一起做！去海边吗？去大吃大喝吗？去奇脚车？看舞台剧？哎。。。这么多的选择，却没有那么多的时间。好无奈呀！时间先生，快快找上门吧！

今天，我到了一个新顾客的办公室去，和他的助理聊了一下。原来，她结婚了十四年后才生下第一胎！无育了十四年，看起来，设么希望都没有了以后，‘老天爷’才把奇迹带入她的大门！而且，在两年后，还生下了第二胎。她这个故事，让我联想起很多事情。有时候，我们一直很期待奇迹的出现，有时等到心也死了，设么都没有发生。就在我们最不看好的时候，就像童话故事里的情节，美好的事情就发生在我们的生边/上。每一个人都有想实现的童话，那，就让我们用一切的期待已希望来等待我们所要的突破或童话吧！用一个‘永不放弃’的心态去看好一切不美满的状况，希望就在人间！只要有呼吸的每一天，就会有希望！

我呢，也有好多好多没完成的事。时间先生，希望小姐，一切就靠你们了。

还有，我那个特别的‘他‘。让我们手牵着手，一起向一个有希望的未来奔跑吧！你是你我近来发生在我身上最奇妙，最美丽的事情。原来童话也能发生在我身上。

‘永远爱欣’

2009-05-08T22:28:00.002+08:00

You can will never imagine how many times I log into blogger.com, and tried to type something in this space, yet, at the end of the day close the very same window not typing anything in the end. Finally, I decided to just start typing. Prob something nice will form out of all these typings!

On Monday, I finally caught 17 Again with EW. We wanted to catch it since the week before I went Chiang Mai. We just couldnt agree on a 'best' time to catch it. I was even prepared to not catch it and got Jamie to tell me the entire story! Ok, not that I had no faith in EW to go with me, I just want to make sure I have a backup plan. That at least I know what Zac Efron is doing in the movie. Ha! EW is good, we managed to take some time to catch it. I like that show because firstly, it's Zac Efron, 2ndly, the storyline leaves a footprint in my thoughts. I like to watch shows that either just make me laugh, laugh and laugh, without even knowing what I've watched, or shows the makes me reflect about my own life. Apparently, this shows reveals the latter.

If you are close enough to me, you will know that I'm not a movie person. I rather sit down at a cafe or B&J to slack than to walk into a cinema. Yet, if I say that I wanna catch that show, I really mean it, and you can get your video recorder to record me saying 'I wanna watch movie'. Haha! There's 2 movies that I never get to watch. So friends, if you happen to have the DVD, please lend it to me!!!! Slumdog Millionaire and Twilight. Hahaha!

Ok, back to 17 Again, I was saying it cuased me to think and reflect about my own life. How, many a times I hope I could turn back time. But, after I really turned back the time, what are the chances of me making the same decision again? The odds are high. Maybe we always say, 'if i can chose again, definately chose the other way!' But thru the movie, I realised that the odds of chosing the same path/decision will be there! Hahahah! Just like Zac Efron. However, the difference will be the attitude you have towards the same situation now, having to chose it all over again. So, what is the difference of chosing again? SInce the result is gonna be the same?! Change the way you look it it then!

Last Sunday was a superly fruitful day. After serving, Hui, me, EW and Joakim headed to Airport for lunch, followed by TPY! We need to get some age group stuff from Toyogo. Got the things and headed to Ikea to get even more stuff! After getting them, we rushed back to Expo to put down the things before we head home. It was fun shopping with Pinky and the Brain. = ) For EW and me, the day didnt stop there. He popped by my home for dinner and after dinner, we went downstairs to MAC! Not to eat, but for EW to complete his reading while I work on the laptop. I'm supposed to be finishing up my proposal, but I decided that I can only finish it in the office on Monday. So, I spent my time doing CCH admin. =) We spent 2 hours plus there to do our stuff. I like it, because it was productive and we spent time together.

Ok, thats all for today. Good night!

2009-04-30T17:53:00.000+08:00

I think I have alot to blog about. Many things to update here and talk about. Let me start with some photoblog!

I celebrated cussie's birthday at Kim Choo and I bought her a nice Precious Moment figurine. All photos are with her. I only have ONE to show.

Also, Jamie and I took time to go to Ikea for lunch last week too.

We ate alot of food. There's this plate of prawn that she ate it ALL BY HERSELF. I almost cant believe it because I cant really stand the fishy smell. But she simply ADORE it..... Hahaha

I really miss my 2 nieces alot! I had the chance to go lunch with them last week, and bro, sis-in-law, me and the 2 girls headed to have Jap food!

Cute? So cute!! Averie has grown a fair bit. Skinnier and taller. Hmm... More obedient but still very xiao jie. BUT I tell you, the most xiao jie is ALLENA! She is xiao jie to the max. At times I also cannot take it. Ha! Super duper 'teh'.

Next up, had time out with EW on Sunday. The long awaited Ben and Jerry! Besides icecream, we ordered something else! A mini platter...Its super cute!

After I poured the choco over

It tasted nice! EW agreed too. Jamie, we need to try this together! Though u don't like choco, just try lah!

As for the ice cream, I love love love all the flavors we chose. But EW doesnt really like the cheesecake one.

Ben and Jerry @ Cathay, we'll come back again!

Well, thats about all for the fellowship part. Recently, I've been thinking about a number of stuff. I heard someone telling me that she prefers to have certain things to be kept to herself and labeled it as personal. Sure I do respect that decision. But when it comes to myself, I realized I like to keep things personal most of the time. But I bet that if I were to share some of these things that I labeled as 'personal', some people might have their jaws dropped and say ' this considered personal?' How personal is personal? When this person told me its personal, it turned out that the other person sharing the same 'secret' didnt see it as personal and did share with people who ask. WEIRD.

Next, I attended a sales training last week and I learn quite a fair bit of things. Did a personality test to know myself better. It turned out that people with my type of personality are pretty good sales persons by nature. I thank God for that. Hahahaha... One thing that I really got reminded after the training was that, having a positive start of the day is so important. Positive confession is so essential. That morning, I woke up and realised it was raining. I told my sis 'why does it have to rain today, i need to go to work'. She laughed and said 'shouldnt you say why do you have to go to work today instead?' It sets me thinking. I think I am positive by nature. By asking why does it have to rain, I know that its a day to go to work. But if I ask, why do I have to go to work today will show how much I dread going to work esp on a rainy morning. In this case, I thank God that I didnt ask 'Why do I have to go to work today!'

Turning up at work smiling or frowning is a matter of choice. I can choose my own mood of the day, choose whether I want to make the day or be grouchy over it. It will not just affect my mood, but the people I work with and even my customers. I don't care if I face a moody colleague, which though will affect me, but as long as I know that I am in control of my own emotions, I will have done no wrong.

Its always easy to point finger at others saying ' I flared up because SHE flared up at me first' But friends, instead of blaming something that we cannot control (other's emotions), why not focus on something we can control? Which is our own emotions? Always check yourself first before u 'fight back' or get upset. I've learn this lesson for the past week. Be in control of yourself. Don't always allow that anger or emotion to rule over you! You will then realize that you can see things in a clearer picture, and you'll know exactly what to do. =)

Now, I just tried to 'beat' Jamie with my 'supposedly long post'. But I think I failed. I shall try harder next time to 'dig out' my 'writing bug'.

2009-04-18T09:41:00.003+08:00

Last week, my family and I headed to Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is the 2nd largest city in Thailand and has a rich culture. I popped over in the midst of their Songkran Festival which is the Thai's New Year. During this festival, people will be splashing water at anyone on the road. The water represents good luck and the cleansing off of bad luck accumulated for the past year. They don just sprinkle water at you, they SPLASH buckets of water at passing vehicles and motorbikes and tuk tuks. You can hardly find anyone on the street dry. Well, I wasnt as wet as most people. Got chased by some locals while I was shopping along the streets. They splashed me with ice cold water. How cooling! =)

If you were to ask me, what leaves me with the deepest impression during this trip, I would say its the visit to the Long Neck Village. Women born in that village are in bondage for life. To them, they may think that its thier culture, and they don't even see it as a bondage. But for people like us who have seen many more things, we clearly know that these women will not be able to step out of their village the moment they get the rings on their neck. My heart really goes out to them. I pitied them, hence all that I bought from them, I don even bother to bargain. They spend them days doing handicrafts to sell and looking after their children. I really don know how I could life like that.

Look at this lady here. I think she has a pretty face. When I looked at her, she doesnt looked happy at all. Quite apparent in this picture. The weather was so hot. And she has to put so many rings around her. So xin ku right. I said a prayer for her while taking this photo. I pray that she'll be happy in whatever she does.

The next thing that I wanna share with my readers would be my visit to Loas. In chinese 'liao guo'. Its a ferry ride away. And while we took the ride, the tour guide also showed us where Mynamar was, which is really a stone throw away from THailand. Mynamar itself is controlled under Army Government. The soldiers and generals calls the shots there. Life I would say is not as good. THe tour guide mentioned that the river that we passed by, is where many Mynamar citizens would come into Thailand as illegal immigrants. They will set up stalls in Chiang Mai in night markets to earn a living. The police were not able to catch these illegal immigrants, reason being, there's too many and they will come back into Thailand in no time after escorting them back to Mynamar. We ought to thank God for the governement here in Singapore. Many times we complaint that there's so many PRCs among us coming here to snatch a portion of the pie from us. But have you thought that if they come in here illegally and our governement are so useless to stop them, crime rates here would have doubled or tripled. We wont even know who committed the crimes if they are illegal immigrants.

Back to Loas, we were brought to this rural village by the sea. It is a kampong. The roads are dusty and the huts are made of dried leaves. Well, in that place, I believe that the nation controlls many things including different exports and imports. The river that links Chiang Rai (the borders of THailand, 4 hour drive away from Ching Mai), Loas and Mynamar is called the Mei Kong River. THe river leads all the way up to Vietnam and Yun Nan China. When I was at Laos, I realised that the things they put on sale are very different from what I saw in Chiang Rai or Chiang Mai. They sell very old and dirty Cheena products. Many would see them as antiques. You will see olden days smoke pipe, culteries, figurines etc. These things came mainly from Yun Nan, just ro down the Mei Kong River, you'll get to bring in such products. THere's not even an ice cream stall there and the people has no knowledge of cleaning the things they put on sale. Its all dusty and dirty. There were also many children begging for money on the street. But one thing I don't understand is, I see children with highlighted hair. One of two who are BEGGERS, have blonde highlighted hairstyles. They will ruah up to you the minute u pull out your wallet. Its scarry. Who are these children beggers? Do they belong to some sycnicate? Who is 'in control' of that little rural kampong. I left that place with all these questions in mind.

Alright, enough of all these, one place that I really enjoyed besides shopping was my visit to the Elephant camp! It was an experience! The elephants were huge and smelly. Riding on them was bumpy and insecure. When my sis and I wrote on the Elephant, we screamed each time the Elephant ride doesnt feel stable. Ha! Our Elephant was a funny one. Not long after we ride on it, it pee-ed a huge pool of pee! Welcoming us? Hahaha! My parents were so afraid as they rode on the Elephant. Followed after the ride, we headed to watch the Elephant show. They are so clever! Can play soccer, parade, shoot balloons and even paint. They don paint anything they want, which results in a mess. They really paint pictures of flowers, pots of plants, trees. They really looked nice.

To sum up everything, I think this trip is more of an eye opener for me, rather than to focus on shopping and eating. I will not chose to go back to Chiang Mai in the near future, not because I don't like it, but I am now more opened to see other places with very rich culture and would choose other places to go. Unlike last year when I went to Taiwan, I am still very drawn to go back there again. Haha.. The typical me. Shopping in Taiwan is one of the best thing that could happen!!!

All the rest of the photos are on my facebook account. Go there and see, I'm lazy to post up here

2009-04-10T07:59:00.001+08:00

Bye all, I'm off to Chiang Mai. Back on the 14th. I love you all! Meantime have a great time huat-ing!!!

2009-04-06T13:16:00.004+08:00

I'm flying off to Chiang Mai on Good Friday. Nope, I didnt plan it, but my family did. We wanted to go on a holiday as a family to celebrate Dad's birthday. I tried persuading them to change date, but apparently I failed. LOL. It clashes exactly on our Easter celebration. Which means, I will miss 'The final solution', claiming of NCs, helping out at 'The Greatest Story Ever Told' on Fri and Sat, being there for EW as he prepares for his exams, calling up NCs personally to talk to them, celebrating together with the team when the big day ends, missing cuzzie's birthday and many more. Sounds like alot. But I am still very thankful that I can do my best to bring in the children! That's one thing that I'm glad I didnt lose out in.

I really want to hit my target of 51 children from my area to attend the musical. In fact, I confess it everyday. Last week was an awesome week of morning PM. Its really good to start the day in that manner. I felt led to pray for 4 new families to come from B702 this Easter. Sihui, lets believe together for this to happen. I tell you. B702 is my miracle ground. I now have 3 families from this block and its all saturated kids. Its just so divine that these kids were part of a big plan from above! I really really want to see more coming in.

Today is Monday and I am so reluctant to get out of bed. My physical body is tired beyond words. I was out doing saturation for the past few nights without fail. With the erratic weather nowadays, I felt my body protesting. No, I cannot fall sick. I have to hang on there. On sat, it was such a HOT day at Jurong Central Park, was there for the Biggest Egg Hunt event. The Sun nearly killed me. I was perspirating like crazy. On our way back to Pasir Ris, as I algiht the children, there was a SUDDEN HEAVY DOWNPOUR. It was so heavy that you can get wet even with an unbrolly. In times like this you need a XXXXXXL size unbrolly to keep yourself dry. So, imagine I was all sticky and hot from my persipration, suddenly, I was out in the rain, trying to shelter the kids. Gosh, it was so cold. Then, 15 mins later? The Sun was up and scorching hot again!?!?!?!??! ERRATIC.

I think, the week that just past was tiring yet I enjoyed every moment. I perspaired the most and I think its all worth it. I remember that someone told me God collects the tears I tear in heaven. I think, maybe God will also collect the perspairation I had while doing all these work for Him too! Hahaha! I cant wait to see what has been collected so far =)

I managed to have lunch with Gene, Pinky, Brain and EW yest. I love it! They are an awesome group of ppl. Its a joy to know that such sweet ppl exist. As usual, many many laughter, but it'll be even better to have Bobby to join us. Its been so long. We started hanging out when we were all still starting out in the ministry. And now, look, Gene's a daddy, Pinky's gotten brain and svs IC-in-training, Bobby's going to places with his talent! I think its cool. I met Bobby in the noon and we were just having casual chats. He mentioned that 30 years later we'll be busy in Dialect Ministry. I LOL-ed. Who knows? We'll really be doing something different next time.

I don't know why. Each time as Big day draws near, my workload for work increases too. I was telling EW that I was so overwhelmed by all the things I need to do and look into. Manpower (a BIG CHUNK), saturation, service, work, and not to neglect family and friends. Its like everything will come together. I often hear myself screaming on the inside of me. *HELP* Hahahaha! But then, I thank God for his grace upon my life to managed the things I need to do one at a time. So far, so good. I attended JJ's concert, and he's cute! Free tix from my sis and its fun to hang out with her. I also brought Daddy out for dinner last week to give him a birthday treat. We headed to T3 for dinner and I'm glad we can spend quality time together.

2 weeks ago, EW surprised me with a Sunflower and this really made the rest of the week easier for me. The Sunflower is always smiling at me as I work hard in the office. Though it didnt last till the next week, I'm still glad that it made me smile each time I look at it. =)

What a looooong entry. Alright, back to work.

2009-03-16T14:36:00.002+08:00

It is finished!!!

By the grace of God, I managed to get that lappy I mentioned in my last post @ $629! Money from the Bank of Mr. Tham. Just that, the Pink one was sold out. I bought a white one which made me felt like I was using the Macbook! Hahahahah! The crowd yesterday was pretty crazy, but I don't feel that its as bad. Maybe because EW was with me? Or maybe I've seen crowds scarrier than this.

I think I had a very good weekend. Friday, I was on half day leave as I went for my appointment for my back. Well, its slip disc, got to decide on whether to take the X-rays and MRI scans to get it treated or not. After my appoitment, EW accompanied me to the Charles and Keith warehouse sale! I always always wanted to go, but its just too far. This time, I 'begged' EW to go with me. Hahahah! He is also sooooo nice to pay for my loots. 2 pairs of shoes and a bag. I love them all. We then headed to my home and went for dinner with my dad as mommy didnt cook that night. Saturday though I had to work, I was quite excited to head to JW to 'see' the 1pm service. Haven been there to help for sometime. Next, I attended service with Irene, YS and gene. Headed down to Orchard to meet Jamie. Irene's bf gave me a lift with another friend. Thats so nice. Spent the rest of the night cheering for BOTH Liverpool and Man U at Ice Cold Beer. Had fun with Benny and Jennifer. Headed home with Jamie.

I was up by 7am. Did some stuff and headed down to expo with Jamie at 8.30am. It's always a pleasure to serve together with the team. I love them all. They always make me see that God loves using people! Headed for lunch with Irene and got ready for zone meeting thereafter. Good meeting I must say. Next, my bro came to pick me up and sent me to IT Show! Met up with EW there and we were focused on getting my lappy. Headed to Upper Thomson area for a wake. I'm very touched by a small gesture from this very important woman in my life while I was getting ready to leave the wake with EW. That little gesture of hers made me know that she truly cares. Thanks alot Pst E!

Brother came to pick us up after the wake and sent EW and me home respectively. What an awesome weekend I had. If you didnt catch why, in summary, I had fun with bestie and EW. Was blessed with new things, got free rides without much hassle, got touched by a small gesture, and most importantly, i set aside time for God. I'm blessed and feels fulfilled.

2009-03-13T11:21:00.002+08:00

I dreamt that someone gave me a LV bag and $1000 CASH. Right before my eyes! I must be thinking too much. Was at the IT show yesterday with my boss. I actually have an intention to get a new lap top. The current one that went through SOT with me is going abit bonkers at times. Knowing that I will be doing my part time degree this year, I thought it would be nice to have a new small one. Haa! Off I went to the IT show and this lap top really caught my eyes!

Its only selling at $699 at IT show. After much thoughts, I decided not to get it. UNLESS my dream last night come true and I really receive $1000. Else, I will have to keep on waiting till I have the money to get. I cant just spend the money without much thoughts looking at the different kinds of commitments I will have in future!

2009-03-09T14:21:00.003+08:00

What does it means to the person he or she wants me to be? I think its suffocating to be measured by others. There's always so many things to be looked into. And the consequences of overlooking- strong words of reminders. Its really not easy. God, teach me to be more pastoral and be more understanding to circumstances that don belong to me.

Last week, I went to Kim Choo yet again. This time with the sillies. I love them! We haven met for a long time and I guess its just approiate for us to hang out together. I suggested Peranakan food cause it has always been my fav! They are so nice to accomodate my 'suggestion' LOL. We had 4 dishes and 1 soup. After a long chat/rest, we ordered some nonya kuehs to share. YUMMY!!!

Ang Comfort and Vespa Tham

Lim Pick-up and Guo Lorry

It was an awesome night out. Thank you girls!

EW came over to my home one Sunday and he made Spagetti for my family as dinner. I'm a good helper to him... HAHAHAHHAHA

Jamie also came over to my home for dinner last week on another occasion. I think my mommy loves her, because she prepared her fav dish...

Then, yesterday, EW and I finally made it to ECP for cycling. We've been talking about this for the longest time. And finally, I make it happen for him!! Buhahahaha

He was helping me to hold my bike. but I cant capture our bikes on the photo. LOL

In conclusion, I had a fulfilled week. Thanks to all who appeared in this entry and those that I didnt mention.

2009-02-28T11:59:00.002+08:00

I think some times I'm quite crazy. I was just surfing around and saw a friend who attended the wedding of one of his friends, who is a stranger to me. Since he posted the photos, I kaypo-ly went to take a look. When I got to the last photo, I realised, there was a wide smile on my face! I felt kinda silly. Firstly, I don even know the couple and just by looking at those 40 over photos, I cant help but smile at most of the photos taken. Secondly, my friend only appeared in ONE photo. And I went to look at the whole album not even having the intention to see if he is in any of it. So silly isnt it. No doubt, the photos were very well taken. The bride and groom looked stunning. They prepare a medal for both their parents and the parents actually posed a funny pose with their medals. Can you imagine! So ke ai can! At the end of the day, I have a conclusion. It's easy to put a smile on my face.

My latest 'toy' is my Blackberry Bold. It's so sleek and nice. With many functions to explore. I think I wont settle for other phones anymore in future if the functions are not even close to a Blackberry. I bought it at such a good deal. Thank God for the opportunity. Currently, I am still excited about that gadget. Just give me another 2 to 3 weeks, I'll likely lose interest in playing with that 'toy'. Hahahaha

Recently, I went to Jewel Box for a lunch event. Its so nice! The place there looks so classy and the view is breathe taking. B-E-A utiful! Food wise, the shepherd's pie is so yummy. Tasted heavenly! The deepest impression of that place? Their toilet... Its so nice...

Look! It's just a TOILET for goodness sake! The most impressive toilet so far. Maybe I should do a search on the WWW to see where on Earth are the rest of the impressive toilets in the world.

2009-02-27T10:16:00.002+08:00

There Is A Longing
Only You Can Fill
A Raging Tempest
Only You Can Still
My Soul Is Thirsty Lord
To Know You As I'm Known
Drink From The River That Flow Before Your Throne

Take Me Deeper
Deeper In Love With You
Jesus Hold Me Close In Your Embrace

Take Me Deeper
Deeper Than I've Never Been Before
I Just Want to Know You More And More
How I Long To be Deeper In Love

Sun Rise To Sun Rise
I Will Seek You Face
Drawn By The Spirit
To The Promise Of Your Grace
My Heart Is Found In You
A Hope That Will Abide
Here In Your Presence
Forever Satisfied

Bring me close to Your heart once again I pray...

2009-02-20T15:51:00.003+08:00

I'm not slacking in office. Just tired of doing my stuff. This year's Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday. Well, not the best day since both ew and I will be busy. We had an early celebration with my all-time fav food! PERANAKAN FOOD!!! I've only been to one peranakan restuarant and its Baba King. I thought that was the best, until I go to Kim Choo's at East Coast. Its yummy and cheap! We had a very filling dinner for less than $35. Its located right opposit Katong Mall. Service is very good too, though they took a little longer to come to us. The quality of the food is ma ma mia!!!!

We ordered Nyona Chap Chai, Babi Ponteh, Ngoh Hiong, rice and ACHAR!

Look at the deco behind me, so Nyona

After that, EW passed me a box

Inside the box are handmade cookies. Right after morning PM, he rushed off to his friend's place and baked these. How sweet! The cookies sure smell and taste good.

After dinner, we popped by Parkway for retail therapy and bought a M)phosis dress. I tell you, their yearly sale(right after CNY) is good. I always managed to get a dress every year, for the 3rd year and counting. =)

At Parkway

On vday itself, I got flowers from him! Though I thought its abit too overpriced, nonetheless, I am a very impractical girl, because I LOVE fresh flowers...

For me, I handmade a little notice board for him, doublesided. Its quite small, about the size of my Lap top screen, cannot be compared to be BIG one I did for Jamie years back.

That Saturday, we headed to East Coast's Hong kong Cafe. A simple one. But I think they changed their menu. The lastt ie I went with my zone, everything tasted good. They've taken my fav, soft shell crab off their menu! Not as nice anymore. Anyhow, I don expect something fanciful, but I do look at the effort. Not forgetting, I delivered my biggest Friendship Day present to someone close to my heart. Not EW though, but its the journey of getting that present that makes it worthwhile.

Lastly, show you guys 2 photos. You can easily know that its made by the EXACT SAME PERSON...

Everyday should be Valentine's Day!

2009-02-12T15:26:00.002+08:00

Company's D&D - Retro Night

For the first time in my life, I got 4th prize for lucky draw. A hamper! Mommy was delighted when I brought home the hamper, there's a bottle of XO in it. We danced on the dance floor that night, had fun. Don't blame me for the small pics. I don want my colleagues to come after me as u nv know whether or not they like their photos to be posted on a public forum.

2009-02-10T09:39:00.002+08:00

I've got inspiration to blog! It's been an exciting week so far. I really enjoy those mornings at HOGC. Anyway, I was prompted to read the story of Joseph in Genesis. Joesph was a man that has been used by God in a mighty way, being one of the Bible heros. How did Joseph started? All because of a dream. He dreamt about stars bowing before him. Which meant that his brothers and family bow down before him. Seemed like this boy is a day dreamer. How on earth could he think of such thoughts? It was because of this dream that brought him to become a great man in Egypt. But, it was also because of this dream that caused his brothers to dislike him, ending up selling him away as a slave. Which followed by being thrown into jail etc. It cost to dream.

Reading on, Joseph ultimately became the most important and respected man in Egypt besides Pharaoh. He was in charge of all the food during the famine. While reading, I realised that there was a purpose for Joseph to go thru all these and eventually become the person in charge in Egypt. All was done because he needs to be the one to prepare the family for the famine! To provide food for them durign the hard times. Jacob and his family was indeed being well taken care of during times when everything was bad. How amazing God works! We can always be rest assurred that during bad times (like economy downturn), we can always be sure that God will provide!

In the same way, I was so encouraged to dream bigger dreams for God. Isnt Joseph's dream a very big one? He was so young when he dreamt. I'm STILL young (haha), hence, I can also dream something big! Yet, I have to be prepared to go through difficult times before I can see my dream coming to pass. I know that God will see me through and be there even though its not easy.

So what dreams do I have? Many. Many, many. I dream of seeing my service going up another level higher with all the teachers as a team. I dream of seeing them indivually doing even more things in service. I believe in them. Like what we taught last week. There's power in believing in people. Thomas Edison became a great inventer even though he wasnt very smart as a young boy because his mom believed in him and coach him personally. David believed in his 3 mighty men and they did extraordinary things. I once believed in a kid who never passed his exams, now, he made it to secondary school with a passing grade. I still want to believe in my teachers that they one day can tell the best story, they can be the best games master, and teach a lesson that captivates the children the min they stand on stage. I believe in people. I believe in the impossibles. I believe there's many untouched potentials. I believe!

2009-02-04T18:13:00.002+08:00

I know I know... I haven't been faithful in blogging. I kinda don know what to update here most of the time. I promised I really did try! I'll open up my blogger, create a new post, but nothing gets into this little rectangular box! I actually have tons of photos to blog about. Before that, let me tell you some great news! I think God really heard my prayers. Some of you might know, my company only accepts polyclinic MCs and yearly claim for medicial is only a pathetic $100. I just heard that big boss gonna increase the claims to more than 50% and we can claim from any clinic! Hurray!!!!! I really hate going to Polyclinic, the long queues and long wait always turns me off. I'm so thankful that God heard me!!!

My 2008 birthday celebrations cum Christmas
Please don stone me. I just don know how to put everything together!

This year, my parents celebrated for me at home. Ma cooked a delicious heartwarming dinner for me!

F4 gang celebrated for me at gene's house too! It was a cum Christmas gift exchange.

Not forgetting my nice dinner with EW and a surprise celebration with my close friends at Ben and Jerry. Oh, I love my ice cream cake!

My zone too! We went pizza hut. I have a conclusion. I love eating pizzas! But the LOUD birthday music in the restaurant shocked me. I really think I'll remember this for life!

The girls didnt forget me either. We had a combined celebration with Christmas.

Please forgive this lousy photographer, its pretty obivious we wanna hide our legs, but she just cannot get it.

My visitation partner Sihui was so nice to bake me Shepherd's pie and bring it to me all the way to Tiong Bahru. Its yummy!

The present from Jamie. EW and I get to watch Snow White. It's so funny!

I love this cake from the girls. Haven had log cakes as birthday cake for the longest time. Mommy used to buy me logs cakes that are 2 to 3 layers for my birthday parties.

I also took time to attend my colleagues' Myanmar wedding. She's so pretty!

Finally, not forgetting to be a blessing to my kids!

2009-01-14T09:49:00.002+08:00

Having to work with children for the past 7 years or so, I have seen all kinds of children. Bright ones, talkative ones, rebellious ones, adorable ones and a fair share of special needs kids. The first Special need kid I've ever encountered was Johnny (fake name to protect the kid). When I first appeared in front of his home with Bro YF, he was just 11 years old. Apparently, he ignored us and did his own stuff. I had my attention on him for a while as he walks around the home making some noises here and there, and not forgetting making some purposeless actions like head shaking and body rocking. To tell you the truth, I was quite scared. Hahaha. Bro YF then threw me a cheallenge after we left the home. Johnny gonna take my bus that very Sat to church and I have to take care of him with my 100% undivided attention. *shocked*

I tell you, Johnny has his attitude. He will make lots of noise in the bus, screaming, singing with a language no one can comprehend. In fact, that week, my bus kids were terrified of him. Thinking he is insane, they stayed away from him and some even laughed when he makes those purposeless actions or 'songs'. Even though I was as scared as them, as a teacher, I just have to clear this with this children. Earlier on, Bro YF have already taught me some things to note and some simple instructions to look after Johnny. I told the bus, that Johnny is a special boy, and he does not understand instructions like them, hence, they will have to look out and watch out for Johnny for me. There, my job is done. Ha!

Upon arrival, Johnny looked scared, but i held onto his hands and assure him that everything's ok. As the weeks passes by, Johnny started to come church every week without fail. However, he have a very bad habit. He will scream and shout during Bible Lesson, when its all quiet. I do wonder if its on purpose some times since he always chose to scream at that time. No doubt, he loves praise and worship, he will stand up and at times even clap his hands along with the rest of the kids. I remember, after the first visit to Johnny's home, Bro YF turned to me and said 'he's such a cute boy" I looked at him blankly and thought 'cute meh?' But of course, I didnt say it out, I just replied with a smile. I didnt find Johnny cute during my first few encounters with him. But slowly, Johnny started to win me over.

even though he is Special, I tell you, he is very talented. I guess he has photographic memory. If he sees a picture that he likes, he can remember it and draw it out on drawing paper, free hand. Amazing. A period of time, he drew the toilet sign (pci of a girl and a boy) every week without fail. And many other pictures that I don't know where he has seen them before. He can write too. His fav sentence is 'I wanna eat KFC' or "I wanna eat sweet'. He's so cute. He can even draw the sentences in 3D.

Johnny cant really speak properly. But, every week when he comes to church, I will make him say 'Teacher Joyce'. He either cant remember, or refused to say it on his own accord. I will make hin say after me. At least he entertained me by repeating in a lazy way. Right now, I guess Johnny should be about 17 years old. He still attend church on Sat every week. I don't see him that often anymore as I don't serve on Sat. He has grown to be twice his size compare to the last time and he is HUGE now. I cant hold his hand and ask him to follow me anymore, instead, he holds my hand ans I have to follow him as I don't dare to compete with his strength. I'm always glad that he still remembers me, will smile at me, and I will always ask him to sing me a song. I tell you, he does! Though I wont be able to understand what he is singing. He slaps 'hi-five' with me and until now, I still have to make him repeat after my name. ITs ok, at least he greets.

My first encouter with a Special kid is a memorable one. I will never forget the Saturdays I spent with Johnny and how he brought smiles to my face even without him knowing. Right now, I cannot agree less with Bro YF, Jonnhy is so cute.

Well, the reason for writing this was because someone told me that he encoutered a weird guy in the bus that day. THis guy went around the bus opening people's bag and asking to see thier wallet by force. This guy then 'proclaimed' that he is Autistic and has ADHD. This really struck me. According to that someone, he is about 20 odd in age. I will think that he might have mild autisim as a boy, but maybe he have already grown out of ADHD. Yet, he can say that he has Austim and AHDH, I don think it make sense. I really pity him, as the only explaination I can think of is that he has been labelled as 'autistic and ADHD' as a growing up boy. Which resulted that he grow up having this thought and in turn use it to cover for his wrong doings. How important this is, not to label children.

I have always constantly remind myself that I should not label children. Be it words like 'naughty', 'ugly', 'spoilt', etc. I will never want to say these words in front of them or to them. It will really make a difference to how they grow up. Pastor Kong ever told us that when we speak a negative word to someone, we will need to say 16 positive words to cancel away that negative word spoken earlier. I guess, this year, I have to work towards this too.

I think if I'm ever given a chance, I would like to know more about the difference between Autism and ADHD. Can they really co-exist in a child? What are the things that can be done to help an autistic child? Whats the best way to communicate to them? There's so much more to what I want to learn and know.

2009-01-05T10:00:00.002+08:00

I was pondering on what to blog about recently. Its time to clear the cobwebs here. Just in case you thought I've disappeared from the blogsphere, here I am. Been contemplating whether to continue blogging here or not, well I guess, I still need a channel to blabber out everything. =)

Been pondering on a topic, something that I've been debating within myself. How do we deal with Expectations and Disappointments? Since quite sometime ago, I came up with my own "Expectation" theory. I've come to a point where I was disappointed by people again and again. I then came to realization that I've added on too much of an expectation on these people, hence disappointment set in when they fall short of that expectation I have on them. How do i then prevent disappointment from setting in? Seriously, I hate to be disappointed.

My theory of "Expectation" is simply, don't expect. Especially on people. I still expect God to move when I pray or worship. I still expect quality when it comes to my service in the House of God and I still expect of others when we are serving for the same goal/purpose. But I definitely have stopped expecting from people to make things happen for me, or even to do things for me. What I expect of others to do, may not be necessary important to them, or may not necessary be something they expect in return. When I no longer expect from others, I will not be disappointed. But when things do happen without me expecting, its a bonus and I thank God for that.

I really hate to use my own ruler to go around measuring others. Questions like 'why didnt it happen?' will always leave me even more upset. Or even questions like ' why did things turn out this way when its supposed to be the other way?' How would you face such situations? I've been living on my theory of "Expectation" for some time, and I've realised I've become a happier person overall.

However, some that struck me recently made me ponder on this theory. If I turn the table around, how then do I deal with people's expectation of me? Since I cant control the kind of expectations they have, seemed like my theory can no longer work in this sense. So, after thinking for so long. I have a simple answer. I have to always strive for the Spirit of Excellence in everything that I do. If I'm given a task, I just have to complete it with Spirit of Excellence. When that happens, I may be able to super cede the kind of expectation others have on me. However, its easier said than done. I know in certain area, I can do that, but when it comes to another area, I lack a lot of Spirit of Excellence. Hence, this year, one of my goals is to work towards having a Spirit of Excellence in work, ministry, family, friends and every other things that I do.

Friends, if I have ever fallen short of your expectation on me last year, give me a chance to make things better this year.

2008-12-03T17:26:00.002+08:00

Many world events happened over the short span on 2 months. First of all, the economy tsunami kinda flooded the world. I myself was affected by it as companies started to be more tight on their budget, hence resulting in me not being able to close much sales. BUT, I'm still hopeful that something good will happen to my sales in these gloomy times.

Next, I guess another world shaking event was the new elected Black president. For the very first time, a Black was elected to be in such a position. During the time of elections, I was kinda expecting Obama to win, yet when he really got it, I thought it was really something shocking. People seemed to look for something different in order to 'save' their current situation. What does it mean to have a Black as a president. A race that has been looked down upon for generations.

Following this event, there was the strike that happened in Thailand. Yes, they have been unstable since months ago, but somehow, I felt that it was after Obama's rise to power that led to the very terrible strike. Could it be that the Thais was 'encouraged' knowing that even the impossible could happen in US, hence it led them to pluck up this boldness to fight for what they wanted? Could it be that they found their courage in the rising of Obama, stepping out to do something to change their current situation? These are thoughts that came to my mind while watching the news for the past week.

The next shaking event happened at Mumbai. Yes, that terrorist attack that took place last week, not forgetting the dismiss of our fellow promising Singaporean, Miss Lo. I'm sure many have heard of what happened. The terrorists who took part in this attack were all youths. I felt a sense of grief upon hearing that. There's so much more things people at that age could do. Yet they were being brainwashed to do things so out of this world. I've come across people who critise my church and name it a cult church, famous for brainwashing people, esp youths. IF, we really played a part to brainwash these youth, I thought its a better cause than brainwashing them to kill in the name of religion. At least, we 'brainwash' them to do something for the community/society. I always love to be in the midst of kids, but I also have a special place in my heart for the youths. I really felt a great sense of disappointment, knowing that they became a terrorist at that age. Through this, I'm even more determined to see youths of our generation being exposed to things that can maximise thier potential to the fullest and make a difference, be a salt and light for the society.

I ain't any great economist or politican who can analyze situation in the best manner. But I, as a normal-as-can-be girl staying in a safe environment just want to express myself in this little space that belongs to me and my readers. I should have more to say, yet I think I shall keep them away. I think I can go on and on about what I think of every current situation that's happening around me. I can be someone who thinks too much, maybe thats why, I haven been sleep well.

To side track, my back pain is getting unbearable at times. Pray for favor as I push forward my appt with the hospital. Cant imagine they gave me my appt in March 2009. I might as well die of pain before the doctor could look at me right. That's the part I hate about govt clinics, they are never urgent about you, maybe until something major happened, and all the media has their coverage on that, then they might do something to look into the whole system. Now, not trying to complaint. But people get irritated easily when they are not in a good shape. Forgive me dear brethens...

2008-11-28T15:39:00.002+08:00

Photo Blog entry during office hour!!

Remember I wanted to hao lian about my youngest niece Allena?

She's really really adorable. Though I cant apprehend most of what she's saying, I still think she's so cute!

Look at those cheeks!

Dear Valerie and me

We have similar specs!

Xavier and Teacher Joyce

A very random pic. I found this big barrel of beer in my pantry's fridge. I compared it with a toilet roll. It's huge lah!

Yesterday, ew and me spent some time together after the busy AC and in the midst of his exams.. Hahah! Don't scold me for taking up his time during exam period : X. We haven went out for the longest time! He bought me Godiva drink. It's soooo yummy! EX too.

This is an outdated photo, flowers which he bought for me when we went to Batam =)

Thank you ew!!!

2008-11-24T11:27:00.002+08:00

As we wave goodbye to Asia Conference(AC), I would really loved to say how changed I was etc. However, instead of being changed, I would say this whole conference brought my eyes and vision further. Not much of a changed life I would say. To sum up things, I prefer to write in point form.

- Touched. That’s the word. Touched by how far Sun has gone
- I am impressed with the magnitude of the entire conference. The number of free mineral water given out, the number of food distributed, the number of halls we booked, the number of ushers, security and manpowered allocated. Not every church is able to do that.
- The great number of overseas delegates who attended this conference, it’s like the whole world had representatives in the far east of Singapore over these few days
- The performers who had many many rehearsals, who sacrificed their sleep to put up the performance, not forgetting our very own cch ppl who tirelessly stayed till late for rehearsals. Raymond who in the midst of his exams still turns up on many occasions, I was so impressed by his attitude.
- I am full of gratitude for my own service teachers. A week before AC, got together to pack the room and stuff, Sunday morning, turning up to serve, when they can choose to sleep in or queue to go for service. Yet, they chose to be COMMITTED and hang on there with me. I’m so proud of them.
- I’m amazed at how early the people reached to queue up. So impressive. I haven queued for such occasions for the longest time!

I have also brought back some things with me…

It will not be possible for Sun to crossover if she's a Pastor in church. Having to step out of the four walls of the church to do something no one has ever done before. She donated money to build orphanages, schools and care centres for the underprivileged. As I watched the videos of how she personally visited the schools she built, I was left speechless and teary. Why is there such a person who is willing to do all these? When I saw the facial expressions of the kids who saw how changed their school was, I really couldn’t help but thank God for Sun. I have a thought after the entire conference. Something is missing. OR should I say, someone’s missing. If she’s here, this whole conference would have been even better! Sun, you’re the missing segment in this conference.

I can’t imagine what eternal impact she is making by being a blessing to these kids. As they work hard to complete their studies and graduate in future, they will remember that the society had not forgotten about them when they needed help the most. They will be future leaders, in turn helping other under privileged. What a beautiful picture. In the video, this teen boy was sharing how he will always remember ‘yao shan jie jie’, I believe that when he has the ability, he will really remember Sun and go all the way to thank her. It’s so heart warming.

Some people might feel that we are just idolizing Sun. But I know, if you were never there to go through all these with Sun and Pastor Kong, you will never understand why we are so into the work of Sun. She has come a long way, and she has not decided to stop at where she is. With every breath that she breathes, she will still continue her humanitarian work. We will also support her till the very end.

Talking about seeing further for this AC, what I meant was, I learnt to look far beyond what we see. It’s not about changing Singapore alone anymore. We have to look at Asia as a whole. I didn’t feel that I need to go missions after missions to help these people. But I have learnt to be generous in giving to the humanitarian work in Asia. I think, above the building fund, I can use my money to be a blessing to the people out there in Asia. What a good cause to give to. I’m so in awe to know Pastor Kong’s heart; all the money collected is going to help these people. I can’t go there personally to help them, but my money can go on my behalf. That’s a very very good cause to give to!

For this AC, I missed the CCC band, Pst Phil’s preaching and Benny Hinn’s service. I heard from my friend how changed he was after Benny Hinn’s svs. He really believed that God is real. I’m glad that came out from him. I do wish I could participate more in this AC. Wished I could have enough AL to take so that I can be there most of the time. But, I managed to see some of my SOT team mates. Oh, hugging them feels so great. I do miss them =)

Finally, before I end this extremely long post which some of my friends might find it boring, today, Averie’s going back to stay with her parents. I will miss that little thing making all the unnecessary noises at my home. Less of ‘xiao gu’ voices at home. She’s such a darling yesterday. Brought her to church and she was so well-behaved. I was so busy serving that I kinda forgot that I left her at kids@play. =X But she proved herself to be independent when she stayed at the 2 to 3 age group room all by herself, without crying. Good job sweetie!

And yes…. I still haven update about my younger niece Allena. I keep forgetting to transfer the pics to my lappy. I shall stop procrastinating and do it soon. So that I can ‘hao lian’ about my cutie niece.

2008-11-14T17:56:00.002+08:00

Another random thought-

Don't get together with a person if you cannot see a future in that person. Relationships are not just for the NOW, but its for the eternal. Go into a relationship for the future.

You have to learn to accept other's flaws. Don't forget you have your own flaws too, but yet others accepted you.

Finally, always think 'what would my leader (Pastor/CGL/Ministry Leader) do if he/she is met with the same isssue' Stop giving excuses for your wrong decisions. Face them and solve them. Ignoring others is not a fun game.

2008-11-14T16:26:00.003+08:00

Parables 1 to 10

1. There are times when I just don't feel like doing anything, sit infront of the 'devil's box' and be a couch potato. Think about nothing and just let the shows fill my mind. BUT, I looked around me, I saw truck loads of work, follow up and SMSes to send.

2. Sooooo many events coming up... I cant get myself ready enough for them. Sometimes believing is difficult. Sometimes, wanting to have the capacity is also difficult.

3. The pain has decided not to leave me. I am not too glad about this

4.I can't fit in! I tried to squeeze myself in, somewhere. But to no avail. I have left my place.

5. I'm starting to hate sleeping. It makes me crave for it more, and makes me even more tired after sleeping. Same goes to eating. I'm starting to dislike eating. What am I going to become!

6. Don't seemed to be able to find them. I'm still so far away from it. But I refuse to believe that it is not happening.

7. I wonder for the longest time............ How much of your strength do you need to just press a few buttons. How many times do I need to do it before I get a respond? Come and put on my shoes.

8. When am I able to get rid of them... Leave me alone pls.

9. Im going to miss those additional noises that could sometimes make me LOL

10. I miss that kind of setting. Give me another 7 years, I may be able to go back.

When Joyce is speaking in such a manner, all she can do is, BE ALONE for a while.
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Sidenote: I seriously think that it was my evil twin sabo-ing me with such a randoma and whiny entry.

Girls are such an emotional freak........... or........ is it just ME?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!

2008-11-07T10:02:00.002+08:00

It was indeed an exciting week of Morning Prayer. I kept hearing and receiving Rhema word. It refreshes me and recharges me. Physically, I'm sooooo tired, but spiritually, I feel like a gaint! I ended this week of PM this morning with a great time with God. I have like tons of prayer items to pray for and there's also a prayer list given to us. But, when I was about to start lifting up my prayer items, the Love of God hit me. I froze for a while and after that I started to sense the Love of God flowing all over me. It was a super good feeling. I left my prayer items alone and move on to worship and just enjoy the tangible prescence of God that I can sense. This year's building fund period is tough. But this morning God really encouraged me. I saw a vision of Him placing his arms around me shoulder to tell me that He will always be there for me. As a believer of 12 years, I'm so glad that I love God more than I did 12 years ago. Though I went through many many valley and trials, yet, I still survived. Now, as I go through another valley, I am full of faith that He will lead me through yet again.

I cant explain how much I love God and how grateful I am to know that He Loves me. I was just thinking, there are millions and millions of people here on Earth, yet God is able to know my name, know my eveything, provide for me, and love me just as if the whole world only revolves around Him and me. It's just AMAZING. I think I can go on and on about this topic. Hahaha!

So anyhow, I've been worshiping with this song during my time with God...

ONCE I HAVE TURN MY FACE FROM THEE
YET YOU SOUGHT ME
AND YOU CLEANSED ME
MADE ME WHOLE AGAIN

JESUS MY SAVIOR
MY BELOVED AND FRIEND
YOUR PRAISES I BRING
FROM MY HEART I SING

DRAW ME, O DRAW ME AWAY
MESSIAH TODAY
TO YOUR PRESENCE TO STAY
O JESUS NOW CHANGE ME
AND MOULD ME THAT I CAN BE
EVERMORE TRUE TO THEE

YOU ARE THE SHEPHERD OF MY HEART
YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO YOUR CHAMBER
MY MASTER AND KING
YOU LIGHT UP MY DARKNESS
AND GAVE ME YOUR WORD
THAT YOU'LL NEVER FORSAKE ME
NOR NO EVER WILL LEAVE ME

My favourite Bible character is Joshua. He will always be outside the tabernacle while Moses is in the Tabernacle ministering to God. He always linger outside the tents and experience the overflowed presence of God outside the tent. What a hunger he has isnt it? Even after Moses comes out of the tabernacle he will always hang around the place to continue enjoying the presence of God. This action of his always touch my heart. Eventually, he took over Moses after he passed on and brought the people into the promise land. Joshua's attitude when it comes to lingering in the presence of God is something that I desire to have. I always pray that I can be a Joshua in my generation. = ) Oh, how I Love the WOG!!!

Next entry, I'm going talk about my younger niece Allena. I visted her and she's such a sweety. So ke ai until I'm speechless!! So, stay tuned!

2008-10-31T17:31:00.002+08:00

I have many many things running in my mind...

Can't seemed to get to tie down things properly

Hundreds of stuff hanging in the air that I don't seem to be able to finalise

I have 101 decisions to make, which leaves me feeling that I don't wanna make any

Everyone's so busy today, and I don know why

Building Fund, Emerge Jr, Asia Conference, Chrsitmas services... I pray for bigger capacity

Why are there so many things that i cant control.

Where is my break through?

I guess, I'm just being whiny

God, help my unbelief!

2008-10-18T09:53:00.002+08:00

心里有许多的话想说。

有许多的事，用言语是说不出的。

很多时候，话到口中，却无法表达出来。

你有式过这种感觉吗？

人的脑跑得比心快。

脑中想了一堆的东西，到底有多少事能停留在心中呢？

世上最遥远的距离，是一个人的脑与心之间。

虽然话从口出，许多人往往没用心来表明那句话的真正意思。

我不要做这样的人。

那就让我的行动证明给祢看；

我是爱祢的，真的。发自一颗感激的心。

2008-10-12T22:05:00.002+08:00

It has been a long time.... I've yet to recover from all the tireness. Hahaha! But, I had a good 2 days rest at home due to gastric flu. At the end of the 2nd day, I'm just so bored staying at home. I can just sleep the whole day, taking just 30min break from sleep each time, all the way to the night. I was so so so so sick. I'm not always like that ok! I'm quite healthy actually. I miss visiting the kids, I miss church, I miss my friends!! Haha, one thing I know, I don miss work! LOL. Boss wont see this, its ok. = )

While I was in bed, I think I dreamt of many things. I was too sick to check emails or even to talk on the phone. Sending SMS, reading SMS and even eating seemed to be such a difficult task! I could hardly pray, so all I said was 'Jesus...' Hahahaha! But I really want to thank God for being there for me. Not forgetting awesome EW for coming to visit me.

I didnt serve this weekend, and I totally miss it! I love serving. Its such a privelege I must say. How many ppl here on Earth gets to serve God in such a manner? Friends, treasure this calling, this chance or this talent. Whatever you call it. When you are being put into a position of influence, being the one who can influence the children, treasure it. For example when we are serving in 4 to 6, every manpower we have is so important. Don't just stick to that 1 or 2 cute kid. Watch out for other children. You may give the cute kid ur personal attention. How about just limiting to 3 mins? Then, move on to look at the needs of other 'not-so-cute' children. Our ministry is not just about cute kids right?

I could feel a burden for everyone of us. Most of the time, we need a lot of time to settle down children, quieten them down, get them ready for lesson etc. One of my service teacher today said something that I thought made alot of sense. Sometimes, we try too hard to put up the service. We keep depending on our own strength to make the children listen to us, and force them to keep quiet to pay attention to our lesson. The thing is, why are we trying so hard since we are teaching things from the Bible? If we were to allow God to take control of the entire atmosphere, I'm sure, things will be easier. We would not need so much energy to stop the kids from talking. Once the presence of God is in the room, kids will quieten down their spirit, which we don even need to ask them to! Come to think of it, the most 'quiet' time during service is during worship and bible story. When we worship, presence of God can be strongly sensed, and kids WILL worship and we don even need to keep telling them. During story, we are bring across the most important portion of the whole lesson, and kids are naturally attracted to stories. With the help of the presence, things are even easier.

Also, if you are not teaching on stage, then what are you doing as a teacher off stage? I don't know about the rest. But for me, I will be praying in my heart for God to sow seeds into the hearts of the kids, I will be looking out for kids who needs reminders to pay attention. I will also be taking note of what the teacher on stage is saying. There's 1001 things to do when you're not on stage! But when you are on stage, you can only be focused on what you are doing, be it teaching or singing. To me, being an off-stage teacher is more crutial then an 0n-stage teacher!

I pray with all of my heart, the teachers in my age group can experience a greater level of breakthrough serving God together with Lena and me. We can all be 'tip top' 4 to 6 teachers! If we can excel in this age group, I tell you, we can be so good anywhere else. I also pray that Lena and I can go even further and bring our team to a place that they've never been before. But first, God, bring us there first! I know I have a "jing ying dui". The elite team of teachers. Each of them is so potential in their own ways. I thank God for everyone of them. I love this team!!!

2008-10-03T20:54:00.002+08:00

Children's Day is over! Hurray! It was the most tiring big day so far. I really crucify my flesh to go all the way for saturation. It's so good to see buses been packed and the last day, the JW hall was packed to the max. I haven seen such a crowd for our big day for a long time. Programs wise, I must say, I still enjoy Rone and Gigi very much. They are superly funny. This is the 4th time I'm watching them (i think), and I am still very absorbed into their performance, still laughing out loud at them!

Presenting to you, Rone and Gigi!

I think J7 did a great job too! Not forgetting the powerful 13 year old singer Brenda Bolang.

There was also performance by Jeremy Pei and Pepper Zero. I was so close to the stage that the tricks he did was so obvious. Oops... And Pepper Zero does all the gross stunts. I shall not eleborate on that. Hahah!

Overall, it was a very good CHildren's Day. Everyone worked very hard. Many sleepless nights and many walking done. I myself walked till my leg aches, not only my legs, my whole body aches!!! But, everything's worth it. = ) I missed my target by 2. Hit 41. Its ok, I am happy enough!

Thank God that each time I feel stressed out anf tired, I have this to make me feel better-

Thanks EW!

Month of September was not easy! Not only was it a Big Day month, both my Bestie and Boyfriend chose to be born in this month, and the best thing, back to back. One day after another! Since I will be so so so busy, I dated Bestie on 22/9, yes I know, long overdue post. Too busy lah. I brought her for Stemboat at 7th Storey Hotel. It's a budget hotel. BUT, the steamboat is famous ok. I am not that rich to bring Bestie to 5 star hotel. Hahaha!!! We had a great dinner, followed by drinks at the Loof. Its a nice place to chill.

This year, together with EW, we blessed Bestie with $150. This amount was meant for the purchase of a silly cardboard cow. But, its really not worth it. Better to give it to her as cash!

I'm the chef for that night

Loof...

Jamie's celebration didnt end here. On Sunday, brrr organised a surprised party for her at his home! We had BBQ! How sweet of Brr to plan and prepare! He was the chef that night too. I was simply too tired to move. Went down from Yew Tee after saturation and chiong to get helium balloon and a cushion massager for Bestie. She was happy! Those who were invited - Tizane, Alan, Jennifer and me. Couldnt turn up - Ew and Benny. Its good to get to know new friends and strengthen past accquntiances! No photos, too tired to take, photos are with Tizane. = )

Next, I been thinking what I can do for Ew. It used to be that I could just focus on Bestie's bday, but from now on, I have another focus! I thought for a long time where I can bring Ew for dinner. I finally decided on Sweet Indulguence @ stanley street. It was a very simple affair. Pictures up next...

Nice bread

Calamari

His...

Mine

Happy Birthday!

I really wanna thank God for the capacity, strength and paitience. God made everything possible in my life.

2008-09-30T16:32:00.003+08:00

We need to go these places!

1. Ikea
2. Bugis
3. Serene Centre
4. Cycling at ECP
5. Ice-skating (let me consider)
6. Baking @ my home
7. Slack and watch DVD

So, Mr Seah, when are you going to bring me to fulfill our list!?!?!?!?

2008-09-27T23:49:00.001+08:00

Happy Birthday = )

2008-09-26T22:50:00.002+08:00

This is my Bestie. Her name is Jamie Phua. Today, she turns 23, the same age as me. We've kown each other for the past 5 years. I first met her in a Parade of School rehersal and she was one of the loudest person around and she seemed to know almost everyone. I was totally opposit. I knew no one, except Kern, the one who called me down for rehearsal. Basically, after a few sessions of practice, I get to know her more, and decided to make friend with her. Amazingly, she also wanted to be my friend. Hence, we met up in school once a week for lunch.

This Bestie of mine is very sweet. She remembers me when she was away in HK. She bought me Krispy Kreme donuts and a key chain.

My Bestie doesnt like to eat Veg. I always hope I can force her to to some, but her willpower is too strong for me. My ma, and pa also love my Bestie. Ma will make effort to cook nice food when Bestie wants to come over for dinner. My niece love her too, though she always 'diao qi lai mai'. Basically, I love my Bestie. But recently, she demoted me to be her Beastie. Its ok, I am a girl with BIG heart. Muhahahahaha. I will forgive her, because she is my Bestie.

Today, I just want to shout over from Tampines to Woodlands, "Happy Birthday Bestie Phua!" I am looking forward to many years ahead with her. Because she is irreplaceable....

1 life, 1 Bestie....

2008-09-22T14:03:00.003+08:00

I know I know, its office hours. How can I be blogging? But if I don't do it now, it'll be next week or something. I'm counting down to Children's Day. It so big, that I am not prepared for it at all. Last night we had intensive Ops meeting, did mailing list and tiring cheerleaders' briefing. The worst was mailing list, because I had paper cuts! ARGH! I seriously hate paper cuts. Its so small, yet, it hurts like crazy. I might consider putting plaster on every finger the next time we do mailing list. Hahahaha! Last night, lying in bed, I couldnt fall asleep. Though I was SUPERLY tired, I was telling EW via SMS how I can just switch off when my SMS reaches him. But, I was wrong. My mind was FULL of thoughts. I keep running through in my mind what I'm supposed to do for the 3 different days, where am I supposed to stand, which service I'm supposed to do headcount and where, which service am I required to be a quiet watcher. I kept thinking about the expo Ops flow etc etc etc. My eye lids were so heavy, I got no strength to open my eyes, but my mind refuses to let me rest. Thats so horrible. A torturing night.

My sis, happily left for Japan last night for her week long holiday. I don't miss her, but I ENVY her. She promised to get me MM masacras, My only comfort. hahahaah! Anyway, few days back, I recalled some sweet memories with my good pals in CCH. I just want to make to note to myself...

I remembered we went around the whole Chinatown area for a quest to buy 1 bakwa from each bahkwa stall
I remembered we went Geylang to have a tour of the red light district in gene's car
I remembered we had a very good laugh at Hui with her Tofu Episode, even until today
I remembered Hui's always the one creating the jokes for us to laugh at
I remembered we had a KTV session and was 'scolded' for not caring for our friend in hospital
I remembered the prescence of God came into the car when we prayed for Bobby before he goes into Tekong
I remembered how I was so close to tears when gene said his thank you speech during his wedding
I remembered we always need to have some lame jokes session after each outing together
I remembered those long conference calls we used to have
I remembered how Hui told me she didnt like me initially when we get to know each other at first
I remembered how gene an I went for visitation together and went to the wrong unit
I remembered how bobby and I started talking because we had the same surname
I remembered how 'uncle' gene is and even nags at us
I remembered hui and I took half day leave just to settle gene's wedding deco at EW's school
I remembered we will always postpone our outings because big day is close
I remembered our juicy and groundless chats we had among ourselves

Friends like them are such a rare gem. We fight together in the ministry, laugh at each other's silly actions (esp hui's) and still, we remain together as such close pals. Thank you my dear friends. I am very blessed by u guys.

2008-09-17T20:50:00.002+08:00

Photos photos!!!

Went science centre last Sat with the kids. Oh, we had fun!

I brought Averie along with me since she has never been to Science Centre. On the way to do transport at AMK in a cab

The F1 vehicle

My kids!

Xiao gu and Averie

N07 with Teacher Joyce and Averie Tham

About 2 weeks back, ew and I headed towards Chinese Garden for the Hellokitty Lantern fare. The entrance fee, IMO, its too ex. Thank God we went during off peak hours, if not its another extra $3! = )

I find this so interesting, you can actually go inside and float on the water. EW and I come to a conclusion that its too tiring to be playing in the ball, as you will use alot of energy to stay in place.

So cute!

Children's Day is just 2 weeks away. This big day, is a bit special. I took back Pasir Ris group. Went to visit some of the kids yesterday with Joanne. I haven seen some of the kids for some time. They've grown. So happy to see them! Though I was so so so tired, I crucified my flesh and went. It was a good time I must say. So, this big day, my hands have to be longer and my capacity have to bigger! There's alot of things I have to look into, tidy up and prepare. God, lead me!

I need to be FOCUSED.

2008-09-08T13:16:00.000+08:00

I seriously need to rant

It’s a Dark Monday. Everything just don go the way its supposed to!

X, I’ve already told you the problem on Fri. Why is it not solved? Do you know how many calls I received this morning from clients to ask me about that problem? Why do you have to be late on Sat? Why didn’t you arrange the schedule earlier? I gave 2 weeks advance notice about that. Yet, last min, things cannot be done properly. I have to bow my head so low when I went to see that client on sat. And its not even what I deserved. So wat if I brought in new clients. The whole company is not even able to support these new cases. Then I might as well just don bring in sales. You cant give me a definite answer when the problem can be solved. I need it urgently for one of my potential. Since our partners are making our case as the last piority, then why do I even try so hard to make things happen. I don even get paid enough for this.

Y, can you don keep coming back to us for the same issue again and again? We are also not in a very comfortable situation. If you need *** go and find it yourself. I don own a ***. I cant always provide for you can…. I need my own *** to do my own things and those ***are mine. I need them too.

Z, I know you are a wise person. I respect you for that. But, its more than wisdom that you need. Try to understand ppl more. Put urself in other’s shoe. You will feel how it is like to walk with a pair of shoes that has stones in it. Baseline is, I am an emotional person. I cannot stand it when things crop up and ppl don understand how serious this is. Leave me alone on that.

A, B, C and D. Stop calling me the entire morning. I was so tempted to flush the phone into the toilet bowl. I told you I’ll get back to you. I am having enough of headache here already. So, please. Stop it.

Sigh, all these are choking me. I am such a shallow person. I cannot even handle stress well………. I need my comfort food. =(

2008-09-05T19:29:00.002+08:00

I hurt my back!! = (

Went to the doctor on Tuesday and he told me that I've hurt my hip bone. I didnt want to go to the doctor, but, my colleagues were telling me how 'slanted' I looked. My hip was slanted to my right. Sounds scarry right? I was really afraid. As I was really in alot of pain, I decided to visit the doctor. Thank God for my sec school friend! He sent me home and minimised all my walking. I had a good scream at the doctor's place as he tries to ease my pain, the louder I scream. After that session, the pain lessened about 40%. Still, the next day, I walked awkwardly. = (

But thank God, by today, its not so pain anymore. EW prayed alot for me. Thank you my intercessor! I think I really needed to rest my back more. When I rest, the pain will not be so bad. I headed for visitation despite the pain. And yesterday, my irregulars agreed to come becuase I used 'ku ruo ji'. When they saw that was in pain, I quickly told them I that I came to visit them with my backache so, 'will you come to church this week?' Hahahah! It works! But cannot use too often la! Heee...

Alright, enough of my backache. Let me leave you with some things to thank about.

Don't always use your own ruler to measure others
Each of us has our own set of standards and rulers
Every set of standards and rulers may look the same, but their measurements are not
Just take a step back and let the positive over ride the negative

2008-08-29T22:36:00.002+08:00

It's unusual of me to be blogging on a Friday night. I would either be one, sleeping, two, slacking infront of the black colorful screen or three, laze in bed till I fall asleep automatically. But tonight, I have an urge to blog. I must learn from Ah mei more, she blogs so often. So faithful.

I was thinking alot after the admin meeting with Wendy on Wed together with the rest of my fellow leaders. I am burdened for the zone. Negative growth! One thing that Wendy mentioned which I really agree. Our zone do not have the lack of newcomers. Yet, its the regulars who are starting to leave church slowly. Our back doors of the group is not guarded well. What have we been focusing on? So much so that we allow kids to slip away without us knowing. I really question myself whether or not have we been taking things for granted. Not just for my own group, but even for other groups, I no longer see the usual kids I used to see in church. I do not always go Saturday main service. But each time I am there, it seemed like, there are new faces around, yet the number of kids in the hall remains the same. Thats not a good sign.

We were once the fastest growing zone. I was once holding onto a fastest growing group. But just two years later, the zone is facing negative growth and my group didnt even hit the minimum 18% growth. How ironic. When Pst Bang Bang came to share with us a few weeks ago. I was so touched. I hear myself asking God why Pst has such energy, and such ability to do what He has called him to do. Then, I realised, I've experience all that he experienced before. Maybe not a 100% same senerio, but its the same kind of feeling. As he finished sharing and stood up to worship, I teared buckets. This sentence kept ringing in my mind "If God can do it once, He can do it again. If I have done it before, I can do it one more time". Indeed, I was crying out for a revival. Why is it that I have ever been there before, yet at this present moment, it feels so difficult to achieve that breakthrough? I shouldnt be losing that fire, that energy! We must go from glory to glory.

I sense a word from Genesis, God reminded me that there was a season for everything. Now, friends, think about this. We may be in the right season, but the things that we do, the methods that we used might be what it meant to be for the last season! Since there's a season for everything, we cannot use the same ideas for every season right? During seedtime, we plant seeds, thats the season to plant. But during harvest, we do not plant seeds! Its a different season! Do something DIFFERENT!!! I recieved the word about being in different season on Wed, yet it was only during just now, that I realised, I have to be doing something different because its a different season for me. With this Rhema word, I was so blown away. I really need to sit down and think for myself what am I going to do. I want to go above and beyond my target!

In fact, HS has been speaking to me about being in different seasons for a few months. I just don't get it...... It's so ironic, the word is already knocking at the door of my heart, yet, I look at it with a blank mind. I really need to be more sensitive. I pray with all of my heart, revival and breakthrough will come my way.

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Bestie is STILL in HK this present moment. She stayed over my place on Mon night as she's catching the plane at 6am the next morning. I always like to have her to bunk in with me. = ) Anyway, she's coming home on Sat noon. I cant wait to hear from her!!

Its teacher's day this coming Monday. I wish all the teachers reading this space, a very happy and exciting teaching years ahead!

2008-08-24T20:17:00.002+08:00

I so love going for the morning Prayer Meeting the whole of last week. It reminds me of sot days when I wake up in the early morning, when my dad takes effort to prepare my breakfast, choose my clothes in partial darkness as I do not want to wake up my sis. Its so familar, just that I wake up even earlier than sot days. Hahaha... Met up with Shan for a few days to go down to Singpost together. It's good to have a companion. We talked non-stop. Haha! When I reach Singpost, I'm always glad to see EW there and we get to sit together to pray. So, people have been asking if we've been dating alot, my answer is ALMOST every morning becuase of the morning prayer.

I will surely miss having to pray at Singpost every morning. Yet, I also miss lying on my bed for a few more couple of hours, haha, how contridicting, humans.... Anyhow, I felt a bit stucked at my work recently. Been in this job for close to a year. Maybe its me, I don really enjoy going work as much as I used to. Carrying the super heavy lap top, walking on my heels for long distances and having to bear with the rudeness and nonsense from my colleague, added to the unwillingness to report for work, and not to say, stay in office. I always cant wait to knock off recently. Sigh. But I had a long chat with my boss on Sat. I guess it was a time of 'recharging' for me since he will remind me of how much I've improved so far, and not forgetting to give me new visions for my work. So, i'm very thankful for my boss. Though he is not a fervent christian, somehow, he still managed to speak to me with wise enlightenment. I always feel better after such chats. He is not someone who keep pushing me to increase my sales, but will find out who are my pending cases and try to help me close them, by giving my potentials a better price to compete with the competitors. Thank God for my boss.

Fri, EW and I met up my cuzzie for dinner at MS. Nice dinner, relaxing and fun! =)

Sat, we had a chance to watch fireworks at the floating platform thanks to his brother for the free tickets. Got it quite last min, but still, thankful for it. So nice! The fireworks just blew up right before our eyes. I keep hearing myself saying "wah". Like so suah ku. LOL. Let the pics do the talking.

Everything was wonderful, except for the drizzle............

THe floating platform

Singapore Flyer!

Sometime earlier this month, I brought my ma out for lunch as her birthday celebration. We went to Crysta jade at Bugis. Averie was overjoyed.

This silly girl wanted to play at the fountain and got herself wet by the sudden splashing of water at her, which actually caught her by surprise and came running to us crying. So funny la.

Her same old post. At church last week, having fun at the free play ground.

The pool of balls that caught her by surprise as she was too overwhelmed by so many balls that she didnt know what to do with them, until Leroy came to give her a 'live demo' by jumping into the pool of balls. So cute!

Last but not least, a little surprise delivered by the guy himself to bring me a smile because of a horrible day at work. A very sweet gesture. I must praise him abit, else he'll compain that I didnt say nice things to him.

2008-08-18T15:31:00.003+08:00

-Facelift-

Apparently, there was a facelift for blogger, facebook and even Friendster. They looked different from the last time I logged in! But, why? Why must it look different? Even a webpage needs a facelift, I wonder how much more does a person always needs to change the way they look. I look at myself 5 years back. I always laugh at it. Bobby always blackmail me with my ugly photos. = ( But, its OKAY. I am more concerned about looking better than looking ugly last time. I cannot change the past, but I can influence my future. I thought through it on Friday night. There's no point thinking about something that had already happened. Rather, lets focus on the future. Things that will happen in future. Make wiser decisions to influence the future. Grow up with every episode that happened before. Rather than brooding over it, I chose to look forward to a better one. = )

I'm loving my 7 to 8am on week days. Been heading for morning prayer and it feels good. I had encounters with God again and again. Though I will take a while to engage, at the end of the hour, I knew that I've engaged. I will be able to bring back something on my way to work. There were verses that blew my mind away. I love it! Its tiring to wake up early for morning prayers, but its fullfilling to know that I made it there. And most inportantly, I finally made it there by train!!! Been taking cabs down coz I cant catch the bus =( Its always crowded with students and the bus just wont stop for us. I pray I'll be able to tahan till the end of this week! Pastor is so good to prepare free breakfst fro us every morning. I really appreciate it.

Averie has been a good girl in church yesterday. She's been MIA for a good 2 months! All because of her silly cough. She has grown over the 2 months. I talked more sense to her nowadays. I kept telling her that she cannot cry for me in church. She have to greet the teachers in church and no eating of other kid's sweets or chocolates. She did one and a half of my 3 requirements. She did greet like 98% of the teachers, (maybe except uncle bob), did not cry for me during service and did she really not take any goodies from other kids to eat, im not quite sure. I think, so far, she did really well. She will sit quietly or play with Faith when i tell her I need to go on stage. Haha! I am a proud xiao gu! I brought her to the playground at expo and she really love it there. Initially, she didnt know what to do with that pool of balls, donno what to do with the bouncy thing. But, when 2 other boys joined her, she got excited when they did a 'live demo' on how you can jump into the pool of balls, lie in it and even slide into it. So cute. As much as she enjoys going to church with me, I would love to bring her there as regularly as possible. I promised my aunt to get her swim suit and float so that I can bring her to my aunt's condo for a swim. She loves to play with water!

I love mommy to the max. She is not very educated, but yet she always sounds like she is educated. Especially when it comes to serious matters (though at times she can be native). My mommy is a person that I can show almost everything to her. From work, to ministry, to church to friends, to gossips. Anything. We can chit chat for hours after hours. She may not understand many things, but still, she is supportive when she sees that she knows what I am doing and where I'm heading to. I talk to her about spiritual things too, though she is not a very fervent christian, she listens and gets amazed at it. At times, she'll ask questions. I'm just so thankful for my mommy. I love her every bit, even though she is fat. HAAHAHHAHA...

YOU, the one reading this, yes, you know who you are, better love the one I love too OKAY! Else, I'll ignore you. = )

*The Art of Ignoring People" is a profound knowledge, right, bestie? Heeee....

2008-08-13T10:10:00.002+08:00

I'm here to blog in office, not because I am very free, but I NEED TO BLOG.

I had an awesome weekend helping out at the SpEcial Musical. It's such a great show. I saw how these kids improved so much over the past weeks. I'm so proud of them! Super proud of Eccleshia too. She's such a grown up girl. I started visiting her when she was primary 1. I love where God had placed me in. = )

The musical was so touching. My eyes will be wet each time I watch it. There's just this weird feeling that I feel for Dawn and Nelly. All I can say is, I'm very blessed by these kids. They are a bunch of awesome kids.

When everyone was busy with the Musical, going thru late night rehearsals, I am also in the midst of balancing things at work. I had a bad week at work last week. The only thing that brought a smile to my face when I think of work last week was when my boss bought me to Malaysia for a one-day business trip. He drove me and my colleague up to JB and we attended a meeting at one of the resorts. We had a nice lunch and I nearly stayed behind to go for spa. It just feels different having to be out of Singapore. So, this was the only thing that I could thank God for out of the rough patch I met at work last week.

I think, I need yet another bigger heart. I need to grow more mature even more. Esp when it comes to dealing with horrible people at work. Sigh, though Im not so angry anymore, I still feel something when I think of it. I think its true that I cant get EVERYONE to like me. If they chose to dislike me, what can I say?

However, despite all these, I'm a happy girl. Through all the bad things that may happen, there's good things that came. At least I know there's someone out there that accepted me as who I am, besides God. = )

2008-07-27T20:13:00.002+08:00

Hi guys, wanna introduce you guys my long-time friend. This friend grew up with me as a kid. I remember playing with him every single day without fail. I love him sooooo much!
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He's name is Sah Koo! He was my fav playmate. I always bring him wherever I go. My ma used to bring me to her workplace onn Saturdays when I was younger. Sah Koo will always go with me. Why is he called Sah Koo is also because of that. There was this uncle at the workplace who dotes on me alot. He buys me alot of sweets and choc. I love to sit with him when Im at mom's workplace. Back then, mom was working for one of my uncle, it was a family business. That uncle was one of the older workers. He saw that I always bring Sah Koo with me, hence asked me to name my monkey after him. Yes, that uncle was know as uncle Sah Koo. Cuzzie, I wonder if you remember him. Hahaa. I cant remember how he looks like, but I know I like to be with him whenever I go to mom's workplace. Anyway, uncle Sah Koo passed away years ago in his own flat.

My ma was packing the store and found my bag of stuff toys. So much memories flooded my mind! She wanted to throw the whole bag of them away. But kept for me Sah Koo, 2 tweety birds and a penguin. Before she really threw away the whole bag of stuff toys, I vetted through and retrieved some more others. Haa... Just could bear to throw them away. Sah Koo used to have a diaper. But its gone. = ( Still, he's still as cute!

A last photo of Sah Koo without his pacifier. Awww.... He's so cute!

2008-07-20T20:00:00.002+08:00

At this moment, I am very sleepy. But I have a few thoughts to blog about.

Noah is sssoooooo ke ai can. But too bad, he slept throughout when all the handsome uncles and pretty aunties went to visit him

Averie is still coughing. *sigh*

I don like to watch movie. But I like to watch TV

My ma cooked yummy hokkien mee for dinner today

Hand made teddys are quite cute actually, though I'm not a teddy fan

I think I can fall asleep RIGHT NOW

I've updated Jamie's new blog add- finally

The gathering with my ex cg memebrs was cool. I had Carls Senior for dinner. What a 'haha' time we had.

Special Musical is just 3 weeks away!

2008-07-18T13:43:00.002+08:00

8th of August 2008

I kinda dread this day, reason being, everyone is choosing this day as their SPECIAL day!!!

Top of the list, Mommy chose to be born on this day in 195X
Secondly, FIR chose to have their concert in Singapore on this date
Thridly, its a day before the 'Special' musical and hence, it will be the full-dress rehearsal the night before
Lastly, it's my secondary school friend's wedding

So, you tell me, how do I cut myself into so many parts?

Someone told me that we'll watch FIR concert together the next time when they come back to Singapore. We shall see.

2008-07-10T21:02:00.002+08:00

Seemed like besides talking about my Taiwan trip, I also have tons to share. But, let me finish up my Taiwan trip first, I shall be a good finisher, like what was preached during CG! LOL

On the last day of my amaing Taiwan trip, my sis and I check out of our room at 9am. The bus will be picking us up at 3pm. We are left with our last few hours! On my first post about Yuan Shan Do Fan Dian, we went there for breakfast. Wanted to have buffet, but by the time we got there, its already 9.40am, and their buffet breakfast is ending at 10am. So, we had ala carte. American breakfast. Its such a cheena place, yet they don have traditional chinese food in their menu. After that, then we found out that there's another resturant there that serves Chinese food, but is at a sky high price.

My set comes with fruits, toast and omelette

The buffet area

My sis and I concluded that only that omelette is nice. The service of the waitress isnt good too. Maybe we are not ang mors. They treat ang mors so much better. How sad!

The pictures of famous people who stayed in the hotel before, and some other events and performaces held at the hotel. This hotel is opened by Chiang Kai Shiek's wife. I bet many ppl donno who is she.

I took this self potrait by placing my camera on a table and used timer. So clever. My sis felt tired taking photos for me. So no choice.

This dragon beside me was said to be plated with gold. I stared at it for quite some time, sis and I concluded that they kept the real gold dragon away, this is just its imposer.

Cam whoring in toilet

After walking around in the so called 5 star hotel, we took a cab to Gong Guan.

Gong Guan is the place where the Taipei University is located. There were lots and lots of book shops at that area. We went to a few book shops and spent some time there. I found Marley and me in one of the shops and sat down to refresh the story. Its still nice after the 2nd read.

After a while, we decided to grab a bite before going back to XMD. WE popped into a nice looking resturant

BBQed mushroom! SO NICE!

I miss the bubble tea so much so much

Chicken wings and hmm... something like kway chap without the kway.

The last thing we bought at Gong Guan was a pair of slippers each. Exact same design but different size..

Back at XMD, we had about 15 mins more before we head back to our hotel and retrieve our laguages, we decided to lookf fo rhte famous ah zhong main xian.

We had to stand and eat, look, me and my sis so lovingly sharing a bowl of mian xian. I like this shot

As we make our way to the airport, once agian we had to change a bus. So inconvenient, and it was raining. The worst part was, we got cheated. The bus alighted us at Terminal 2, and said Singpaoreans alight here. But not all Sinaporeans are taking the same flight and the same company wat! It so happened ours was at Terminal 1! Hence, we took a sky train to T1. So far. Bad bus service I must say. Freego is lousy.

Bye Taiwan!

So cute, got ppl waving goodbye at us..

I'll be back!

There you go, so faithful in updating about my trip. I am so thankful that I got a chance to travel to Taipei. It was a trip by faith as my sis was pretty stressed up at work and wanted a getaway. Her planned holiday is in Oct to Japan. She said she couldnt wait, and want to go somewhere for holiday. Being a good sister, I volunteered to go with her and she suggested taipei. Immediately, we checked out the sites for rates, the next day she called agency and I managed to find Jetstar havng promo 2 to go. Then that very night, my sis did an online booking. Within a week, we found a hotel (all thanks to me doing all the research) and things were more or less settled. We are 2 months away from our holiday!

It was a great trip for take a slower pace, and take my mind off from work a little. I will want to go back there again. Also to New Life Church. = )

As I was on my way home from work today, I was thinking about what to say for this entry, and I met my long-time friend. I'm so glad to see her. Shall blog about it next time.

2008-07-06T21:39:00.002+08:00

Taiwan Trip Day 4 - 29/06/2008

I woke up much earlier than my sis that morning as we are goin gon our seperate ways that day. I'm heading to Taipei New Life Church. The church that we have always beem praying for, the church that Pastor Kong poured his life in and the church that Sun had left a deep foot print on. Finally, I get to go there and take a look. 2 months back, I randomly left a tag on a blog that belongs to one of the church memeber, asking her to email me. The very next day, I received an email from her leader and have arranged to meet up when Im at Taipei. Hence, she arranged to meet me 9.30am at one of the MRT exits near the church. She's a really nice lady, her name is Shi Hua. She's a church staff, Zone Sup and her husband is a Pastor. Her husband is the right hand man of Pastor Abraham Ku. She was kind enough to bring me to see the youngest age group room. It was a very clean place with 4 rooms for different age group. I regretted not taking photos. And there's really no photo for me to show here as I was too shy to take photos of the church and of the people. : (

Back to the room, their concept is more of less the same as ours. I then met my SOT classmate there, she's also serving as a teacher. I'm glad to see her. Though we don know each other's name, but we could recognise each other as classmates the min our eyes met. LOL. She was excitingly asking me how to sing the songs we sang in Singapore, she said she remember seeing me leading praise on stage, as she ever helped out in our age group before during one of our electives. So we shared, but had to go as she needs to prepare for svs. They only have 1 svs per week on Sunday, hence, the teachers had to take turns to serve. Their teachers were as dedicated as our teachers here. We are of the same Spirit. = )

Next up, I met with some of the memebers. THey were friendly and fun. I was sitting on the third row and could see the stage clearly. I like. :) Before service starts, there's ppl still giving discipleship right where they were sitting in the hall. Some were having small group prayer meetings, some were flipping through the bibles with each other and some were just chatting, fellowshipping. The songs they sing in service are familiar songs. Except, they are all in mandrain. Hahahha. I like it too. Reminds me of my SOT days. During service, they had a short drama on 'ying tao xiao wan zi'. I bet you're like me, 'huh? what on earth is ying tao xiao wan zi?' Apparently, its a very famous cartoon character. Here's a photo of her

She's a super lame girl la, and talks in funny way too. Anyway, I cant really understand what the whole drama is about, but just kept laughing because of the way they talk. Super funny. Another thing that really caught my attention was the way Pastor Ku disciples his members right on stage during service. In their bulletine, there was a couple that announced their wedding Holy Matrimony with thier pic and the time, date and venue of their Holy Mat. Pastor Ku was very concerned as this couple is getting married in another church, and he does not know about it. Right on stage, he taught the members about having roots in the church they belong to, and getting blessings from their home pastor. Its important that you let your own church Pastor bless the marriage. Pastor Ku added that he would like to know why the couple chose to have they Holy Mat in another church, whether is there any particular reason and requested to speak to the ZS afer service. I'm just amazed that discipleship can just happen right during service like that. Is it because its a smaller congregation? 1000 over members. Maybe if Pastor Kong was to do that in our church, some members might feel offended? I don't know. This just showed me, how open the memebrs are.

I was very touched when so many young people responded to the altar call when they were asked if they want the anionting in their lives. They ran, I tell you they RAN to the front of the stage and knelt down. While they were being prayed for, I just felt a great presence of GOd over me. I sense HS telling me that don't be surprised, they are just responding to what you responded before. It just seemed like yesterday when I decided to wholly follow after Him. And today, God has already shown me so much things that He had done in my life. I seriously never regretted loving God since that day.

That week, they were having a competition called 'xi wang' (hope). This is a creative competition where you can submit your poems, songs, sing, host and join man hunt. Its cool. So after service, everyone was busy, hence I left them to be busy and headed for shopping on my own. Wahahahha. I was feeling hungry, so I had chicken rice.

Forgot to show you guys my breakfast. Ovaltine! I always loved this drink. Was quite excited to find it in the 7-11

I was supposed to meet my sis, and go to this place near her campus last time to walk around at the night market. I was early, but could get in touch with her as she was at a mountain top. This tourist attraction called 'mao kong' which requires them to take a cable car up. There's was no phone reception on the mountains, hence, I had more time to walk around by myself. She was late for an hour, as it was raining quite badly, the cable car could not be used. I sat at the MRT for an hour to wait for her....

When she arrived, we went to the night market to eat mutton fried mee. But I had beef fried mee as I don really fancy mutton.

The night market

Its such a huge portion that I cant finish

While we were on our way to the supermarket to grb cup noodles, I happen to find the thing I love to eat while I was at jiu fen. Peanut with ice cream!! Its grinded peanuts wraped with 2 scoops of ice cream in a po piah skin. Arh... How I miss that..

I think this man doing the ice cream for me finds me pretty. The po piah he wrapped was overflowed with ice cream and peanuts. Hahahha.... Next, we da bao 'duo hua' back to out room to eat, as we were too full. Its so nice. we can choose to put rice balls (tang yuan) into it. And the tang yuan is handmade, small like bubble tea pearls. YUMMY can! So, after grabing a few cup noodles and some tea to bring back to SG, my sis and I headed back to our hotel, the next day will be our last day in Taipei. Next entry will be my final entry on Taipei trip and my after thoughts about the trip. Stay Tuned!

2008-07-02T20:03:00.003+08:00

Taiwan Trip 27/06/08- Day 2

To add onto day one, I bought a super duper nice chocolate from T3.

Its with popping candy! As the choco melts in your mouth, the candy inside will start popping and its fruity flavour! So yummy! I'm tempted to go get it again!

On the second day, another of my sis' friend brought us to Jiu Fen

Its like somewhere on a hill that is filled with roads and shops. Its a great place to shop. Scenery was very nice too.

This is so yummy. Made of black pigs meat. Weird right...

The shopping street

Yummy BBQ mushrooms! I like!

This shop owner is so cute. Put a wig with a big flower, and after that I saw her having a huge sunflower behind her. So funny.

The awefully smelly Chou To Fu

Mai ya tang filling

After walking for sometime, it started to rain. As there wasnt much shelter along the shopping street, we decided to go into one of the resturant for lunch. It was a beautiful place with nice scenery and nice food...

Look at the heavy rain!

Victorian style furniture

Sis' herbal mutton hot pot

My teriyaki rice!

Japan style sitting area in the resturant

Look at my new brolly! So expensive can...

More sceneries

This is not a normal pad.. Its chocolate!

The chips are fried in this manner. So cute.

After Jiu Fen, my sis' friend went to pick her daugther up from school, while my sis and I headed for more shopping. I pop into every watsons and every cosmed shop to look at make ups, skin care, and other misc products. I bought shampoo, make up, magazine and many many other things. My fave brand of cosmetic MM was commonly found in watsons. So sad that Singapore doesnt carry that brand. Can someone bring in this brand of cosmetics please! I promise to be ur loyal fan if the quality is the same as Japan or Taiwan. = )

After all the grabbing of things, we met up with my sis' friend and her 6 year old daughter who is so adorable. We headed to "Modern Toilet Resturant". The theme there is toilet so we sat on toilet bowls, mind you they are real toilet bowls made into seats.

The little girl's

I love love love the red tea in Taiwan, not forgetting the Pearl Milk Tea. They taste heavenly!

My soup

The 'shit' that came along with the set meal. Not for sale though

Her friend's set meal

My sis's toilet set meal

Mine is baked rice in a bath tub

All glupped down

The empty bath tub

My sis trying to be funny

Ice cream in a 'squad toilet'

There's this place for us to take photo, on a toilet bowl

Taken at our hotel

Day 3

We woke up everyday by 8am and was out of the hotel by 9am. On the thrid day, we wanted to go to the whole sale centre, Wu fen pu. But, we realised that it only opens at 2pm! Hence, we headed to have our breakfast and went to shop around at one of the MRT stations. I cant remember where it was. Hahaha!

The bao we had

Rice with egg

Oh so nice! Dan Bing!

Cam whoring

After eating, we walked to this underground mall, and my sis decided to try out this machine because the chicken looked silly

The underground mall

Wu fen pu. Some of the stuff are not very cheap. My sis bought more than me!!!

My loot

I was quite tired already after wu fen pu, so we went to this shop to rest and eat something light. We had dumplings

Pictures are decieving, they taste aweful

After wu fen pu, there was still time before we head to Shilin night market, hence we went to Taipei City hall station and headed to my sis' fave place- The building called Elite Bookstore. 3 stories of books and 2 stories of other shops. Before we start shopping, we shared a slice of cake and had coffee

The cafe...

Trying to be artistic

Once we step into the building, the heavy rain came again...

My coffee

Red bean cake

Her orange juice

Before we start shopping in Elite, we were so thankful that we found lockers to put our loots and shop with a lighter bag. I definately feel better, not so tired after putting the loots away, and emptied my bag, things that I will not need in the shopping mall itself. We went our seperate ways to shop in the building and agreed to meet at the locker 3 hours later. It was good. I went to look at what I like, so did my sis. I spent most of my time in the CD shop. You can try to listen to any CD in the shop. Simply scan the barcode at the CD player, and the songs will be ready for your listening pleasure. You can listen to the whole album before deciding to get it or not. For me, I listened to Connie Talbot's album. I was captivated by her voice. 6 years old British girl who took part in Britian's got talent and came in as the runner up. Her 'over the rainbow' made me tear the first time I heard it on youtube. She's such a talented little girl. I pray that she'll grow up making use of her talent to serve the humanity.

Cam whoring even in the toilet

Shilin Night Market was next. I was seriously tired. But I insisted on going...

Our dinner. We were still full, so we shared. This is nice

I miss bubble tea

The place we had our dinner

Taiwan's famous Chicken Cuttlet. So big. Its XXL!!!

Shilin Night Market

My heel was hurting, though I was wearing flats. I could walk no further. My things were heavy and my feet was hurting. Nearly took a cab back to hotel, but my sis kept encouraging me to go on. Haaa..... She helped me carry some of my stuff and chop seat for me in the train. I really appreciate that. This was the first time I just want to stop shopping. Ha... Went back to hotel and use hot water to soak and massage my feet. I felt better. Kept praying that the pain will go away so that I can walk the next day. Thank God. The pain was gone when I woke up the next morning. = )

2008-07-01T13:48:00.003+08:00

I'm back home! Taiwan was awesome, wonderful, fun, interesting and crazy! I had lots of fun. But also, it was pretty tiring. I walked until my heel hurts badly. Thank God it was ok the next day. Overall, my holiday there was a good one. I did put work at the back of my mind for those few days.

I'm going to start talking about my Taiwan trip now. Its gonna be long!

Monday 26/06 - Day 1
My flight was supposed to be at 1pm. But it was delayed till 1.40pm! Such a waste of time at the airport. Security was tight. They didnt even allow me to bring in my water bottle. So, I have to finish my water before they could let me in. The best part is, after the clearance, I saw a water cooler and topped up my bottle again and brought it up to the plane. So, what' the difference?!?!?
Changi Airport

Cam whoring while waiting for the delayed flight

See the water cooler behind me? So Ironic to put it there when they ban liquids on flight

My sis say she doesnt want her face to appear in my blog

Jetstar

We're ready to take off!

Fly... I love to fly

God's creation is beautiful

By the time we arrvied in Tao Yuan Airport, it was 6 plus, we grabbed a bite at the sandwich bar and headed to look for the bus to take to our hotel. The ride from airport to our hotel is about an hour. I was not happy with this bus service. We had to change to another bus halfway to get to the airport. So troublesome. Had to carry our lugaages up and down. It was the same on our way back to airport. Our lugages have increased another 10KG, and yet, we still need to change bus, not forgetting the first bus that picked us up was full. The driver dropped us at the wrong terminal and we had to take a skytrain to Terminal 1. So irritating!

Back to the trip, I saw this interesting vending machine the dipenses newspaper.

Look at how nice the hotel is!

This hotel is very very famous in Taipei called the Yuan Shan Da Fan Dian. Most of the country's leaders will stay here in this 5 star hotel. There was a gallery to show us who were those who once stayed in that hotel before. Even Lee Hsien Loong's photo was there. The theme of the hotel was 'Palace'. Indeed, it looks like a Palace right? However, this wasnt the hotel we stay in. Haa gotcha? We went there for breakfast on our last day in Taipei, just to smoke you guys only. My trup was super budget, so, my hotel is also budget... Like this
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Such a big difference right... Anyway, we had to take a cab to Yuan Shan Da Fan Dian as it was located on a hill, my budget hotel was right in the heart of Xi Men Ding, that makes everything so convenient! I still prefer my budget hotel though.

After we checked in, my sister's friend came over to have dinner with us. We went to this Coke-inspirired resturant in XMD (Xi meng Ding).

Taken from the coke resturant

Seating area

Big screen

Vintage fridge!

Some of the decos that welcomed us into the resturant

Super salty. Not nice

Coke Float!

Nuggets for me

2008-06-26T09:33:00.001+08:00

Sayonara guys! Off I go to Taiwan, I'll be back next week!

Bestie, miss me ok! = )

2008-06-22T21:32:00.003+08:00

I happened to meet one of my long-time friend sometime last week. Though happy, there's a part of me that felt weird about. We've been friends for so long, used to be very very close. Somehow, I moved on, not just physically, but also in the Lord. But I'm surprised to know that my friend is still at where she is after so many years. The same kind of attitude, same level of maturity. I'm totally surprised. I look at the people whom I used to hang out with, each of us has grown and matured in our own ways, yet, there's still ppl who are where they were 4 years back. I remembered someone once said to me, 'if you don move on, years later, you'll find that everyone else have moved on to another level, and you are still stuck here on ur own'. How true isnt it?

Emerge Jr ended with a BANG. The best part of Emerge is always the part when He shows up. I saw kids being so touched and filled. I, myself was so ministered. It's like a month of hardwork, just for this encounter, that one encounter that can change these little hearts. Even the most mischievous boy/girl will be transformed with one encounter. Its really not the programs that left me thinking that its a good Emerge. Its knowing that He's real, even to children that makes everything worthwhile.

I received a revelation this week. As i was being soaked in God's prescence, I was reminded that I should not limit what God can do in my life. Maybe friends of my age have already gotten a stable career, set up a family, gone on many many overseas trips,but for me, I should not limit God on the plans He has for me. Im just happy to know that there's no limits in my life. Many times I think with a fleshly mind, I tend to often operate in the flesh. However, God doesnt work in the flesh. = ) Maybe you may not undestand what I'm writing, I just want to jot down a moment I had during my time with God.

Off track alittle, many times, humans are just difficult creatures. We always see things differently from other humans. What this human thought is good, maybe not seen as good for another human. There's always a different level of expectation, standard and benchmark for everyone. We first have to understand what is important to each individual human. We can always change our piority on our lives, but it takes ALOT OF TIME. My piority is God, family, ministry then friends. Some other human's piority might be Family, Work, BGR then friends, while others might be Work, BGR, family then ministry. We are living in such an imperfect and difficult world that makes understanding each other so hard. We all have our own set of thinking, we are brought up in a different way, yet, we still have to find someone to spend the rest of our lives together. What is it that you need? That extra understanding? The least paitience? Or simply just having to know that each other is making effort to make things better for one another yet not suitable for each other taste buds? This is indeed complicated and an Art to master. Who says that maintence is easy? Try to see where each other is coming from, take a step back to look at the bigger picture, the world will be a better place for everyone.

2008-06-16T20:54:00.003+08:00

I was very encouraged by this Psalm of David. As much as this encouraged me, I pray that it will encourage whoever that reads it...

Psalm 27
A Psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the strength of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked came against me
To eat up my flesh,
My enemies and foes,
They stumbled and fell.

3 Though an army may encamp against me,
My heart shall not fear;
Though war may rise against me,
In this I will be confident.

4 One thing I have desired of the LORD,
That will I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the LORD
All the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the LORD,
And to inquire in His temple.

5 For in the time of trouble
He shall hide me in His pavilion;
In the secret place of His tabernacle
He shall hide me;
He shall set me high upon a rock.

6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me;
Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice!
Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

8 When You said, “Seek My face,”
My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.”

9 Do not hide Your face from me;
Do not turn Your servant away in anger;
You have been my help;
Do not leave me nor forsake me,
O God of my salvation.

10 When my father and my mother forsake me,
Then the LORD will take care of me.

11 Teach me Your way, O LORD,
And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.

12 Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries;
For false witnesses have risen against me,
And such as breathe out violence.

13 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed
That I would see the goodness of the LORD
In the land of the living.

14 Wait on the LORD;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD!

After I saw this Psalm, the first thought was, 'why haven't I seen this before?' Amazingly, I think God uses different scriptures to speak to us in different situations. I've been meditating on this Pslam for the entire week now. Each time I open my Bible, I will surely flip to this and read thru a few times first, before moving on. Its always refreshes me to read it again and again.

Emerge Junior is just a week away. I've tons to prepare, tons to pray about and not enough time to do all that I want to do. Time is so short with so much to do. I cant wait for Emerge to end, so that I can get ready for my Taiwan Holiday!!! I love love love to go Taiwan. This would be my second time there, and I will want to enjoy myself to the fullest! I cant wait to go into their watsons, cant wait to have my cup noodles, yummy breakfast, and many other savvry food! Yum Yum!

And yes, FIR is coming for their concert! Its so exciting. I'm going to lay my hands on the tickets soon. I cant wait to see Faye once again. Cant wait to hear them LIVE once again! I'm crazy for FIR. I love FIR as much as I love Sun. They are equally awesome in my heart! Faye, here I come!!!

Oh yes, I went through some rough patches at work. I nearly got driven crazy and nearly lost my cool. So upset that I could just tear tears of anger. I pray that God will grant me a bigger heart so that I can dea with it.

Last but not least, we went for Bobby's commission on Sat. It was a grand affair with lots of persperation. We took alot of photos, but they're not with me. I shall haunt those who brought their camera to quickly give me the photos!!!

Shall leave you guys with my cam whoring...

2008-06-12T11:07:00.000+08:00

Faye, Wait for me!!!!!!!

2008-06-08T15:36:00.002+08:00

Yes! I'm back for an entry! Month of June means half of the year gone. How fast! I seriously do not know what to update on, hence, I decided to post some photos of Averie's 3rd birthday on May 23rd. She's 3 this year. Quite fast...

Birthday girl

I took a half day leave, after celebrating in school, we went home, got her changed, and she my ma brought her out while I head for work

There you go, Little Miss Whiny

2008-05-30T23:04:00.003+08:00

I was pleasantly surprise to find Allena at home tonight. Averie went out with her parents and left Allena with my mom. I was expecting to be greeted by Averie, I kinda missed her having not to see her since Sunday. However, the person who ran to the door after hearing my high heel 'music' was little Allena. She's such a cute little thing walking around my home. All she could do was point at every single thing and say 'mo?'. I've heard 'mo?'at least 100 times tonight. Amazing, she could call 'nai nai' and 'ye ye'. When something dropped, she'll say 'diao le' So ke ai can!!!!!

She's such a cutie pie... I really thank God for her...

Averie's not home tonight. She went home to stay with her mommy for a few days as my mommy made a last min decision to go Malaysia for a short getaway. Mommy's going over to look for my relatives and start her Queen's lifestyle. Oh, how I miss my princess lifestyle last dec!!! I will miss Mommy! No homecooked food and no mommy for me to hug and chat with for a week!!!

2008-05-23T00:03:00.003+08:00

I was kinda tempted to blog in chinese again. Not that I'm very good in Chinese, but chinese words and sentences always help me to express myself better. I do hope that my readers understands my last post, esp my very good friend Eugene Goh Guan Bui. But my guess is, gene wont even be bothered to read what I wrote.

Today as I was doing my usual visitation, I was keeping myself sensitve to the HS. In fact, I realised a few things as I began to communicate with God more often. Many events and milestones in my life are God-planned. I was at one of the kid's house and she was doing her E-Learning. This word 'E-Learning' is so familiar to me. 50% of my Poly Yr 3 modules are E-Learning, and I dreaded E-Learning Modules. When I went for my internship in Poly, I was attached to Ask and Learn. I was the ONLY one being attached there and at a far away Ayer Rajah Crescent. The most coincidental thing was, the boss of my attachment company was my evaluator for my Entrepreneurship final presentation. He still remembers me when I met him at his office! I was very honored to be able to go out with the sales ppl to meet the clients. I not only do Admin, cold calling and MISC stuff, I had chances to go meeting with my mentor at various schools. They basically develop programs according to MOE's syllabas for schools to use, interactive learning. I think this company has grown alot. I guess most schools now uses their portal for E-Learning, called Edulearn. I wasnt very happy about this internship as it was so far from home, yet I guess God used this to open up my eyes to what I will do in the near future.

I was having a meeting with my boss and some new partners that our company is planning to do something with. In the meeting, I was so glad that my ex job enables me to have knowledge of what they were discussing! Though I was just dong Customer Service in my previous job, knowing how this part of the industry works helped alot during the meeting today. My company is going to launch a partnership with this other company and I totally understand where my boss is heading. Amazing, it was just my first meeting, which many meetings had already been held before this to discuss about this partnership. I was so excited! I never knew the real reason why God placed me in the previous job with all the frustrations every single day, until today. What a plan!

I always thought the Im goin into the child care line when I was much younger. Well, this really proves that God's ways are always higher than our ways, His thoughts are higher than our thoughts!

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I went prawning on Vesak day and I tell you, I enjoyed myself! Reached Bishan at about 9.30am. Together with Mr. Lim, Bestie, hulin and David, we headed towards 603 Sin Min Ave! Though just the few of us, we really did had fun. Cecilla and her 2 kids came to join us, and followed by Raymond. FOr the 1st hour, we couldnt catch any prawn. They either escaped the hook, pass our bait by, or intelligently ate te bait without us knowing. I was very facinated by the guy and uncle over at the other side as they seemed to catch a prawn once every 3 to 5 mins. I went over and chatted with the guy, he even showed me his largest catch that day. The prawn was so big, almost half my arm's size. After sitting down for an hour with no catch, the same guy came over to me and thought me the tactic. As he guided me, I caught my first prawn! I was too excited that I screamed. Ppl around me must have thought that I caught a big one, in fact, it was the smallest prawn, but still, I'm happy. After the first catch, we managed to catch more! Total no of prawns caught by all of us added together
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FIVE

Hahaha! Yes, 5 pathatic prawns, but we still insist on BBQ-ing them. The person in charge came over and helped us with the charcoal. Just then, I told the person, only 5 prawns, don need to put too much effort on the charcoal. He was shocked, so, I, being the usual Joyce Tham said 'you wanna sponsor us some prawns?' Amazingly, he came back to us with another abt 10 prawns! Yummy!!!! All in all, we had fun! So much fun! Bestie and I promised each other to go prawning again. I headed for lunch with the rest and went cycling for a while. Sometime, I do enjoy being under the sun, doing outdoor activites!

Let pictures do the talking....

My first catch! I looked weird coz irritating Mr Lim keep pushing the prawn near to my face!

I seriously think this photo of Mr Lim is VERY FUNNY

Our FIVE prawns

In the midst of being BBQed

We actually do feel sad seeing them being cooked...

Sponsored!

Ready for round 2 of Sponsored prawns!

The murderers, they pierced the satay sticks into the poor prawns

Do, Re, Me

And lastly. HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY Averie Tham! I pray that you will grow up to be a wise woman following after God's heart!

2008-05-16T20:21:00.004+08:00

看到四川大地震的报道令我十分的难过。许多的生命就随着地震的来到而毁掉了。报纸和新闻所刊登的照片都几乎有许多的故事，看了之后，心里就是有那一些承重的心情，尤其是看到许多的小朋友都失去了父母，朋友，和老师。父母对这孩子的尸体绝望的哭泣，他们失落的眼神是我们生活在幸福之中无法感觉得到的。在决定写布落格之前，我就盯着报纸刊登的其中一张照片发呆。一对父母在为一个小孩一边擦脸一边痛哭。听起来没设么特别的，对吗？可是，仔细的一看，这个小朋友的脸似乎骗了一些，原来，这孩子已经死了。

地震竟然搞到学校到塌，一个学习，玩乐，和总满需多笑声的地方，竟然成了这些小朋友的坟墓。难过的是，许多家庭只有一个孩子，唯一的孩子，就这样失去了。每一次发生天灾，我会问我自己，为设么无辜的人要经历这些事情呢？一个天灾就夺走了千千万万条的生命。生命是非常宝贵的，我相信魔鬼也是到这个事实。它要在最短的时间夺走最多的生命，最多的灵魂。

除了印尼，中国在我的心中也有相当高的地位。我知道除了我以外，有许多人也爱中国。耀珊也一定感到很难过。每一次得知她在中国所作的一切，我的心中就会有一种说不出的感动。朋友们，在我们幸福的度过每一天的时候，让我们记得为生活在地震灾区的孤儿和失去孩子的家庭祷告吧！我相信他们也会非常需要邻国人民在金钱上的支持，我的同事就在昨天收集了我们的捐款，今天通过红十字会，把钱汇到了中国去了。

我祷告，经过这次天灾的中国能够很快的从新站起来！