her thoughts

2010-02-06T01:34:00.001+08:00

moved on to tumblr.

dione missing

2009-07-23T00:58:00.006+08:00

Dione's abnormal: Dione's normal:

When Love me by Collin Raye just started to play, I thought of Dione (Dioney.. you know why:P )

Just changed into my neon green Saturate tee and I thought of Dione, cos we got them together.

Bye Dioney... Miss you very muchie.. Take very good care of yourself. God bless~

Hosanna

2009-07-12T21:52:00.004+08:00

I see the King of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
The whole earth shakes

I see his love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing

Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith

I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees
We're on our knees

Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your kingdom's cause
As I go from nothing to eternity

Dearly missed

2009-06-29T19:47:00.005+08:00

The busker sings What A Friend We Have In Jesus at the orchard underpass. A sudden brief nostalgia came over me; I miss my grandma. This was one of the songs played at her funeral eight years ago, and ever since then, whenever I hear this song I'm reminded of Popo and how our Lord Jesus brought comfort to us in her demise. Glad that she was called Home to be with the Lord, in the arms of Jesus. Dearly missed and remembered always.

I remember how I used to tell my aunt "Po1po2 zu3 de4 zhou1 bi3 Mummy zu3 de4 zhou1 hao3 chi1." My mum's an amazing cook, by the way.

Freedom at midnight

2009-06-28T23:37:00.002+08:00

Here's a video of my performance. Didn't managed to capture the beginning part in this version. Too bad the sound quality turned out terrible on my cam-phone, in the really nice up-close video.

Pardon the many booboos..

Dont expect anywhere half near David Benoit, but hope you'll like it:)

To my dear parents, sis karen, mitch, kelvin, alicia, jane, dione, crystal, ashley, sharon, jezica, alvin, scuter, andrew, junhui: Thank you all sweeties for coming to support! I'm so touched:) And had a blast today with you all! Doing silly things outside love the world.. the countless pictures we took.. haha.. Blessed week ahead!

The secret of happiness.

2009-06-26T19:08:00.004+08:00

Church camp was great because God's presence was there:) I guess I knew whatever it takes I would cross that line (making that decision to be set apart for Jesus), but it did take a few seconds of battling in my mind to actually act on it. And He gave me the assurance that He does not look at my incapabilities and will provide all that is necessary.

It's amazing to see God touching and working in the lives of the youths. And over the past year, I saw that my girls have grown. They all turned up for morning devotion, given 5 mins grace time. I remember how I had to call them even after morning devotion and some of them were still uncontactable. To add to it, most of them served in CK this year, yay! Double yay for those who cannot stand little kids, haha:)

Here's the Jaiho dance we put up during the talent time! :)

I don't have the video of Care Bear & Friends. :

Graduation, 27 May 2009

2009-06-12T00:02:00.002+08:00

Happy Birthday, Vivien!

2009-06-11T23:57:00.003+08:00

girls day out :)

pig out at pete's place

monsters and aliens 3D

Thank God for such an amazingly wonderful friend

May the good Lord bless you with His peace and joy

to fill your heart in all the days to come

May you walk this journey with every step a step closer to Him

The Lord be with you and keep you
Love you loads, bestie.

car rides

2009-06-01T18:36:00.001+08:00

(passes erp gantry)
(erp not deducted from cashcard)
dad: eh, how come it didn't get detected?
(dad fiddling with the cashcard; bro, sis and i staring at dad fiddling with cashcard)
dad: it's working what...
sis: maybe........ MONDAY SPECIAL!

only my sis can come up with that...
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sis: (sings) ponyo ponyo..... (yups, she's still at ponyo)
bro: shut up, karen....
me: oh, i wanna watch! heard it's something like spirited away.
(bro sings & sis hums spirited away song)
me: nooooooo.........!!! don't sing spirited away....
bro: why?
sis: i thought you like?
me: now you got that song stuck in my head, and it's going to be stuck there for the rest of the day.

much later.......
(dad hums spirited away song)
sis: we got that song stuck in dad's head too.
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me: when jem was young, rem how he washed his bread after it dropped on the floor?
all: (laughs)
bro: at least better than karen. she shaved off one eyebrow when she was young.
sis: that was when i was sleepwalking can...

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sis: wah, so early.. i wanna sleep somemore. (she didn't sleep the whole journey to school though)
dad: why not i send jeremy to school first? (jokingly; we were already at np gate)

sis' landmarks in np: upstairs (health sci block at the hill top), downstairs, middle, big zebra

at "upstairs"...
sis: so early, i can take 30mins to get out of the car.....
sis: one toe, another toe........
(she's finally out of the car)
dad: got all your ten toes out?

Evening walks

2009-05-21T01:16:00.005+08:00

from talking about wearing sunglasses after instrumentation prac, to dad going to Plymouth tomorrow, to sharing about some issues, to......

mum: what's your love language?... i think it's words of affirmation.
me: i think quality time as well.
mum: ya, many have 2 dominant love languages. what do you think is mine?
me: hmm.... definitely not gifts. acts of service!
mum ya! i think so too.. (almost breaking into laughter)

my mum, my mentor, my friend.

On replay mode...

2009-05-20T00:00:00.003+08:00

beautiful melodies, brilliant arrangement.

talented musicians, incredible spirit-fingers, amazing multitasking cellist.

sweet dad.

LOVE STORY (Taylor Swift) meets VIVA LA VIDA (Coldplay) - Piano Cello - by Jon Schmidt

Credits: Derek, for sharing good music.

little perks in life

2009-05-15T22:36:00.006+08:00

me: jem, ask for another plate...
bro: err... what is plate in chinese ah?
me: pan2!

(bro comes back with a bowl)

haha, told ya the chinese is worse back where i come from

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bro: my guitar string snapped.
mum: you bought your guitar just recently, and your string snapped so fast?
bro: for many months already.
sis to mum: you're supposed to change the guitar strings when...(pauses to think)
mum: when what?
sis: .......when the string snaps.

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sis: (singing the wondergirls) i want nobody, nobody but tew...
bro: who is tew? new boyfriend ah?

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sis: (singing) ponyo ponyo...............
bro: ahhh... shut up!!!!
sis: (continues singing) ponyo ponyo...............
(bro hides mischievously around the corner)
(bro lashes out his black-tee-shirt-of-a-weapon)
(sis screams)
(bro lashes out his black-tee-shirt-of-a-weapon again)
(sis grabs bro's black-tee-shirt-of-a-weapon)
bro: ahh!! my shirt!
(they end up running around the house playing tug of war)

my eighteen-year-old sis and seventeen-year-old bro, for you.

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and if you think you're having a serious miscommunication with someone, check out this one...

sis: ah, i farted.
mum: what you want for breakfast tomorrow?
sis: wah, my fart stinks!
mum: what you want for breakfast tomorrow? there's pau, bread.......
sis: i farted there. can smell?
mum: (adamant in getting an answer, with index finger below her nose) what you want for breakfast tomorrow?!
sis: not smelly anymore la...

Back to school

2009-05-10T21:09:00.007+08:00

Time flies - what an understatement. I'm already into my 4th week of school. Student of Manchester University Singapore doing the SP-UM Optometry Degree Programee. That means another 2 more years in SP. Same place, different feeling. Feels like Chanel, Deir and Leng are ponning school every day. I sure miss them....A super old pic taken during 'green day'.

Deir, pls send me all the pics again, those that I copied from your hard disk were all still on the desktop and so lost with the old laptop. I've already sent you all the photos I had, don't sue me.

School's still alright for me, other than the overload of information. Time table is much nicer than the diploma one. I guess cause there's alot of self-studying to do.

I was really late for class one of the days, due to a massive jam (was caught in 2 to be exact - 1 along PIE and there other at queensway). Strong winds the night before caused 2 trees to topple, blocking traffic on my route to school. A blessing in disguise I must say, because I bumped into Mr Konda while scurrying to the lecture venue. And it was only then I found out that this dedicated lecturer of mine was going to Sydney to pursue his PHD. So we gathered the troops and had a farewell for Mr Konda @Samy's Curry.

All the best in your future endeavours, Mr Konda!

I hate lizards.

2009-03-25T01:52:00.004+08:00

Back in those days when my family was living in our humble abode in Bedok South, I had a really traumatic experience of stepping on a lizard while passing through the toilet, from my room to the kitchen. I ran out crying, for what seemed like hours. The pesky little creature took the other exit. Yes, I was still light enough then and did not flatten the lizard to death.

15 years later, I'm still running away and screaming at the top of my lungs, at any encounters with those squamates.

I just found out from my grandma that egg shells deter the lizards from coming. She has containers of egg shells around the rubbish chute. Apparently, she relates that it works. May be I should give it a tried.

Bubbles

2009-03-23T00:14:00.004+08:00

bubbles have a way to make one happy

a wonder why little kids are drawn to bubbles

Auntie Irene and Mama taught me how to play Ceki today :)

God is good!

2009-03-18T01:24:00.003+08:00

even when i was stuck, locked in my own room...

the locksmith broke in, and found me sleeping.

God's the giver of peace, amen.

Alpha!

2009-03-16T23:05:00.003+08:00

This is the first time we're running alpha and God is amazing!

Our meetings are always full of fun and laughter.

Getting to know one another better as we discover more about God.

And then there was alpha weekend......

Welcome the 2 new brothers Andrew and Kamen to the family!

The angels in heaven rejoice with us even as they received the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour!
And I really thank the Lord for letting me experience the joy of salvation, having seen them desire to know more about God, reading the Bible (at record speed), and growing in their faith in the Lord.

Just a kid

2009-03-10T23:18:00.003+08:00

Setting: In the car, driving off from Giant.
*pushes the trolley back*
Me: Mum, can I keep the dollar?
Mum: Sure~~!
Me: Yay! Hahaha...
Sis: She wants the dollar so her Ben & Jerry's pint will cost her a dollar less...
Mum: Yah, next time you push the trolley back, I'll let you keep the dollar coin.
Sis: Okay, I'll accompany you to Giant 11 times to push the trolley back, so that my Ben & Jerry's will be for free.

Setting: Downstairs, swimming pool.
*stares at my brother*
*looks to the pool slide*
*bro caught my hint*
Bro: Haha... okay! How long have we not gone on the slide?
Me: I can't remember..... few years?
Bro: Got age limit or not?
*browses through the signboard*
Me: Doesn't mention..

Haha, I feel like a kid all over again:)

It's probably the hols.

Freedom at midnight

2009-03-07T21:54:00.002+08:00

David Benoit!!!!!!

wonder how long it'll take me...

Faith.

2009-03-07T01:32:00.003+08:00

An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem science has with God, The Almighty.
He asks one of his new students to stand and......

Prof : So you believe in God?
Student : Absolutely, sir.
Prof : Is God good?
Student : Sure.
Prof : Is God all-powerful?
Student : Yes.
Prof : My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to God to heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But God didn't. How is this God good then? Hmm?

(Student is silent.)

Prof : You can't answer, can you? Let's start again, young fella. Is God good?
Student : Yes.
Prof : Is Satan good?
Student : No.
Prof : Where does Satan come from?
Student : From...God...
Prof : That's right. Tell me son, is there evil in this world?

Prof : Evil is everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything. Correct?
Student : Yes.
Prof : So who created evil?

(Student does not answer.)

Prof : Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things exist in the world, don't they?
Student : Yes, sir.
Prof : So, who created them?

(Student has no answer.)

Prof : Science says you have 5 senses you use to identify and observe the world around you. Tell me, son...Have you ever seen God?
Student : No, sir.
Prof : Tell us if you have ever heard your God?
Student : No , sir.
Prof : Have you ever felt your God, tasted your God, smelt your God? Have you ever had any sensory perception of God for that matter?
Student : No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.
Prof : Yet you still believe in Him?
Student : Yes.

Prof : According to empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says your GOD doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?
Student : Nothing. I only have my faith.
Prof : Yes. Faith. And that is the problem science has.

Student : Professor, is there such a thing as heat?
Prof : Yes.
Student : And is there such a thing as cold?
Prof : Yes.
Student : No sir. There isn't.

(The lecture theatre becomes very quiet with this turn of events.)

Student : Sir, you can have lots of heat, even more heat, superheat, mega heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat. But we don't have anything called cold. We can hit 458 degrees below zero which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold. Cold is only a word we use to describe the absence of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat is energy. Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the absence of it.

(There is pin-drop silence in the lecture theatre.)

Student : What about darkness, Professor? Is there such a thing as darkness?
Prof : Yes. What is night if there isn't darkness?
Student : You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is the absence of something. You can have low light, normal light, bright light, flashing light....But if you have no light constantly, you have nothing and it's called darkness, isn't it? In reality, darkness isn't. If it were you would be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?

Prof : So what is the point you are making, young man?
Student : Sir, my point is your philosophical premise is flawed.
Prof : Flawed? Can you explain how?

Student : Sir, you are working on the premise of duality. You argue there is life and then there is death, a good God and a bad God. You are viewing the concept of God as something finite, something we can measure. Sir, science can't even explain a thought. It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view death as the opposite of life is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive thing. Death is not the opposite of life: just the absence of it. Now tell me, Professor. Do you teach your students that they evolved from a monkey?

Student : Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?
Prof : If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process, yes, of course, I do.

(The Professor shakes his head with a smile, beginning to realize where the argument is going.)

Student : Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavour, are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you not a scientist but a preacher?

(The class is in uproar.)

Student : Is there anyone in the class who has ever seen the Professor's brain?

The class breaks out into laughter.)

Student : Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's brain, felt it, touched or smelt it?.....No one appears to have done so. So, according to the established rules of empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no brain, sir. With all due respect, sir, How do we then trust your lectures, sir?

(The room is silent. The professor stares at the student, his face unfathomable.)

Prof : I guess you'll have to take them on faith, son.
Student : That is it sir. The link between man & God is FAITH. That is all that keeps things moving & alive.

:)

Ubin Escapade 260209

2009-02-28T18:41:00.015+08:00

we were strangers starting out on our journey

never dreaming what we'd have to go through

now here we are

and I'm suddenly standing

at the beginning with you

no one told me I was going to find you

unexpected what you did to my heart

when I lost hope you were there to remind me

this is the start

and life is a road and I want to keep going

love is a river I want to keep flowing

life is a road now and forever

a wonderful journey

I'll be there when the world stops turning

I'll be there when the storm is through

in the end I wanna be standing

at the beginning with you

we were strangers on a crazy adventure

never dreaming how our dreams would come true

now here we stand unafraid of the future

at the beginning with you

True story of the little nonyas and babas.

2008-12-08T20:30:00.007+08:00

I was at my grandma's house, with Dad and Mum, yesterday. The aunties were having their usual rounds of Ceki (nonya mahjong). Radio was tune in to Gold 90.5. Then the other generation started reminiscing the past kampong days. Those were the days when all the children were cramped into a room sleeping on mattresses on planks laid out; when they were still using the bucket system; when my Ah Kong had a beautiful garden of planted trees including mango and papaya; when the area flooded a few times leaving remnants of cow dung from the neighbour's floating around in the flood.

Grandma: There was one time I kicked Ah Kong off the bed. Then I said, "Eh, you fell off the bed?"

And then the aunties were talking about the little pranks they played when they were young. They dug a hole in the sand road, and covered it with paper, with the intention to have some good laughs. Sadistic I know. But instead, some Yong Tau Foo seller carrying hot soup, in the 2 buckets supported by the rod over his shoulder, fell into that trap. In shock, my aunties scrambled away leaving the yong tau foo man cursing and swearing in all directions, not knowing who played this naughty trick on him.

The uncles and their cousins had their fair share of mischief. As little boys, they tied collector's play cards to a string and threw it out on the pavement. They then hid behind the fence and waited for their prey. Some passer-by would try to pick the deck up, but before they could the boys would pull at the string. Then there was one passer-by that did not notice the bait of cards. My dad's cousin went out and shouted, "Eh! You drop your cards!" The guy who was cycling past then replied, "Oh ya! Those are mine!" As he reached forward, the boys pulled at the string. The guy then continued to run after the deck for a few tries, before he finally realised he had been tricked.

And my grandma said, "these children of mine were very naughty when they were young!"

I love story-telling sessions. The main characters in the stories must have enjoyed it more. They were laughing so hard till tears rolled out of their eyes.

Sway - Bic Runga

2008-12-06T20:15:00.002+08:00

Are you ready?

2008-11-10T23:56:00.003+08:00

"Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left. Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an house when you do not expect him." -Matthew 25:40-44

I'm back!

2008-09-27T23:06:00.010+08:00

Still well, alive and kicking. Thanks all for supporting in prayer!

India trip was really really fun!!! Really a great place to be in, though living conditions compromised, but the people are really nice, warm and happy. Their culture is so vibrant and lively, and I had such a memorable, enjoyable as well as fulfilling experience.

Team Butter Chicken Curry :)

I'm missing India.

Peektures

2008-08-09T22:34:00.004+08:00

National Day celebration cum break fast party at Qians!

Thanksgiving.

Qian's mum makes the best lagsana.

Keep the home-baked durian cakes away from me. Dont even think of burping.

Belgium Chocolate ice cream from Andersons with Saralee cake never tasted so good.

Singing along to Phantom of the Opera.

Singapore flag fly pass.

Heart-shaped formation by fighter jets.

Fabulous time capturing photos of memories.

Some stinky moments.

Wonderful day spent with the girls.

I love my Ruth Tribe:)

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Alumni Concert Symphonique 2008

The wonderful trumpet section:)

Batchmates!

Section batchmates cum pirates seconds! :)

Thank you lovely, ardent supporters!

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Pretty some time back.. The celebration for viv and rach was a blast! With 21 birthday items given and put on them one by one, I'm glad they had fun! ;)

Would you have your wedding in the zoo?

2008-06-28T23:30:00.003+08:00

N: Do you want to get married in the zoo?
T: No...
N: (pauses, re-thinking her statement..) But wait.. i dont wanna marry you..

goes into fits of hysteria

The way you look at me.

2008-06-26T17:26:00.003+08:00

One of my favourites by Christian Bautisa :)

But the mv is abit cheesy though.... haha..

I miss soft serve ice cream with cocktail.

2008-06-25T23:35:00.008+08:00

I was on the way home in the car with Dad. And I felt a sudden nostalgia.

Me: Dad, I miss soft serve ice cream with cocktail.

Dad: Yea, yea.. we used to share one after school, when you were in primary school.

Me: Without Mum knowing.

Dad: And I used to tell you, "but after that must finish your dinner okay? If not Mum will scold."

Me: YAH. But she always found out in the end. Somehow.

Dad: Then both of us get scolding.

approaching Shell petrol station (we used to get our soft-served ice cream from Bedok Esso petrol station)

Dad: Want me to turn in?

Me: They dont have it anymore.

Stressed Jazz

2008-06-10T02:24:00.003+08:00

Mitch and I had our very first duet performance at northwood jazz piano recital last last sat, 31st May. We played a relaxing Latin Jazz number, So Nice (Summer Samba). Video clip of our performance can't be uploaded despite countless tries. :( But here are some pictures:

look at our stressed faces

comments? haha..

Thanks all for coming to support!!! :))))

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit...

2008-06-01T21:06:00.002+08:00

Congratulations to Andrea, Cheryl and all who were baptised last sunday! Welcome to the family:)

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him & He will do this:
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noon day sun.”
- Psalms 37:5-6

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
-Jeremiah 29:11

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In the meantime... I'm busy busy busy! I just need a short getaway, for some me time. I miss those days where I could wake up at 2pm, chill at home, and accompanied by some good music the whole day.

Up next: Post on jazz piano recital:)

Stupid for you - Marie Digby

2008-05-22T00:25:00.003+08:00

Love her singing :)

Perfect way to spend an afternoon.

Just a teeny weeny problem...

No backyard garden. No flowers in a non-existent backyard garden. No keyboard to set up in lovely non-existent backyard garden.

Child-like Innocence

2008-04-28T19:57:00.004+08:00

Girl: Do you like lotus root?

Me: Yea, I like lotus soup.

Girl: I like my lotus root in my lotus soup.

It amazes me how little ones can talk about anything under the sun.

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A Child Like Innocence

Have you ever looked at children playing and watch their innocence prevail.

They are so very vulnerable and this is why God's love will never fail.

God tell us to become like little children to understand His ways.

The openness of a child like heart will truly bless our days.

We need to become like little children in certain things that we might do.

Not having a secret agenda thinking that life for some reason owes you.

A child like heart of compassion will give you a brand new start.

This is necessary for God's salvation then you will be doing your part.

Don't let the world influence you with the wiles of temptation.

You see this lifestyle will not last and will be your final destination.

Take on a child like innocence in handling life's cares and woes.

As children will be perfectly honest showing you how life truly goes.

Take on a spirit of childishness, having fun along the way.

Have people eager to listen to you and what you have to say.

Share with them the joy and laughter it will make them feel so very warm.

They are also seeking God's love while they tackle their daily storm.

Children are fighting with each other one minute and playing the very next.

This is a good philosophy for us to remember so add it to your text.

God tell us to forgive one another just as He has forgiven each one of us.

Who are we not to forgive and obey God as He has said this is a must.

The purple hat.

2008-04-26T19:15:00.004+08:00

We all went back for Tj alumni band prac last saturday. It has been such a long time since I last played my trumpet in Jan, until my valves were jammed stuck. Almost section-batch full force, other then for Sandy all were present. The company was great! :)

I heart Nina! :)

The star of the day... the purple hat that matched Lookit's shirt.

Nostalgia.

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Recollections

Photos after The Leap Years. Happy people:)

Cryssy dear, mug hard but dont get too stressed..

We'll go for our shopping and chill outs after your exams!

Getting in touch with my inner child on a merry-go-round in Hongkong:)

Coffee club reflections

Yes, I'm still alive.

2008-04-07T15:35:00.002+08:00

I've been spending my last 2 months at attachment - first month in the shop, second month in s'pore poly optometry centre.

Retail hours were really long and tiring. I hate doing sales. Working seems monotonous. But other than that, the staff there were nice and helpful, and made my internship there seem much easier. I learnt quite a number of things from them and got to experience how the current practice is like.

Attachment in spoc was more fun, with friends there. It was needless to say heavily clinical. And it was interesting to see patients, under the supervision of the clinicians. I saw more old people the first 2 weeks of seeing patients with their age-related changes to the eye and the third week, a couple of glaucoma suspects and kids.

It was a good experience on the whole. And...... I'm finally done with my attachment! Going for a quick getaway to Hong Kong this Tuesday to Friday.

Michelle and I will be playing a duet at a recital organised by our jazz piano teacher. Wont reveal what piece is it, but latin music lovers and friends, come support us on the 31st of may! So excited!! :))))

Thanks for all the tags! :)

Updates!

2008-01-14T21:07:00.000+08:00

It's been a really hectic two weeks, with daily tests since last last thurs, lasting to this wed. Sheryl is almost running out of steam, but clinging on to God's strength.

Photomania ahead: some of the many many photos taken the past month. Not in order:)
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Lovely rooftop countdown gathering.

Huimin and Jo.

Across the universe buddies!

Happy New Year!

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Christmas isn't christmas...

...till it happens in your heart.

The carolers during christmas parties everywhere. Pretty red hats and scarfs for even prettier girlies:)

I don't know where everyone else was looking.. haha..

Mitch and Eunyce!

The freaky picture of Christmas Party'07

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Rency's ORD Treat! Thanks Rency! And your face was super red here... haha..

I heart us! Times spent with you girls are always filled with fun and laughter. :) And I sure do miss us. When's our next outing? Cycling right? haha..

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Spband concert

To the sectionmates: Thanks again for the wonderful times trumpeting together! I'm already missing band......

Dear Amelia... good job band pres! Thanks for the photoframe and all the wonderful memories :) I would never have imagined playing in the same band as you after we left tkgs too!

Dear dear Von.. I miss band pracs with you, and I think I wouldn't have played if you didn't. Thanks for all the help you've been to be, and terrific company!

The Liting. Haha.. Ladedadeda, you'll always be older than me!

Sista!! :P

Ah Jon ahh!!! heee...

My Ahn-nyong-ni-ha-sae-yo, full of nonsense friend.

Xue Chun!! President of Solitarian! My very first friend I made in Spband:) Thanks for the yummy famous amos! Didn't have the chance to catch up with you. Hope everything's going fine for you!

Kellyn, dearest junior:)

Juliet! Dont you miss me poking you?! Hee..

Stephanie stephanie... Please please dont get dementia, and dont you ever forget me!

Two years ago during IBM... Trumpet girls with our pinkie ties.

Any difference? Haha...

Sai How.. our dear SL.. band pracs were filled with fun crapping with you.. may the pink bowl continue to stalk you :X

Stella stella!

Priscilla, my sweet girl friend :)

And, ofcourse, what's playing for a concert without the fan club! :) Thanks for coming and support!!

I'll move on - Olivia Ong

2007-12-31T01:48:00.000+08:00

This road that I'm taking twists and turns
My life my chance turning dreams into reality.
Down this path faced with so many things
Sometimes I feel like giving up and turn away
Can't seem to go on. And I've been thru' this before.
Now where am I? Where do I stand? A little lost here.
But I'll remember. All those times you've bought me thru'.
I'd be a fool to give up cos' the goal is near

I'll move on I'll go on. Lord I will take your hand.
And you will guide me along. Survive thru' this storm.
So I say, come what may. I'll hold on to my hope.
Yes, I will walk down this road.
And my passion drive will lead me on

Here I am Once again caught in the rain.
Looking back I've come so far
And I want to carry on. Take a step a little time. It's alright.
Even thru' this rain, I want to smile again

Don't hold back now. And I've been thru' this before.
Now where am I? Where do I stand? A little lost here.
But I'll remember. All those times you've bought me thru'.
I can feel the sun shining down on me

Here I am, Here I am. Lord I will take your hand.
And you will guide me along. Survive thru' this storm.
So I say, come what may. I'll hold on to my hope.
Yes, I will walk down this road.
And my passion drive will lead me on.

I'll be

2007-12-29T15:23:00.001+08:00

better when I'm older.

Season greetings...

2007-12-25T02:54:00.000+08:00

Merry Christmas to one and all!!

Updates soon...... :)

More celebrations :)

2007-12-03T01:32:00.000+08:00

Dad treated me to a birthday lunch at Top of the M, revolving restaurant last wednesday. Nice place with good ambience and even better food! For those who wants to dine there, be sure to do so by the end of this year, before they close down and Chatterbox takes over.

Birthday celebrations with Yvonne, Michelle, Meiyi, Jane and Rebecca at Waraku Jap Restaurant last Thurs. I've yet to get the photos. Thank you all for the lovely evening, pretty purple butterly necklace, Mitch for the really nice clutch and Meiyi for the really artistically designed card. :)

I'm 20.

2007-11-26T02:29:00.000+08:00

I feel so old, suddenly. Nonetheless, a very Happy Birthday to me!

Celebrations on friday:)

Birthday lunch @ Pete's Place, Hyatt Hotel.

My dearies at genacts celebrated my birthday too! Special thanks to Ashley for all the effort in making my lovely birthday cake! Thanks sweetheart:)

Birthday surprise! Ex 09 appeared at my doorstep at 11pm, just when I thought my day was almost over. Thanks guys for the really really really pleasant surprise! Actually, I happen to hear Mum saying over the phone "yes, I'm Sheryl's mum... okay, I'll ask Karen to come down to the guard house now." And Mum sent Karen down to collect "something she left behind at the guard house". The first mention sort of alerted me a little, but I didn't think much into it. Mum's always mixing our names up like that - "Sher... Kar... Jeremy!" So I thought it was one of those moments. I was actually waiting for Karen to come back up and for my chance to laugh at her for whatever she "left behind" at the guard house. The tides changed and Karen ended up laughing at me instead for my apparently priceless, shocked, stunned, frozen look.

Thank you Lilin, Peng Juay, Peggy, Deirdre, Lookit, Rency, Aidah, Kun, Aloy, Deborah, Luther, Aikky, Danny, Brandon, Owen, Liting, Alicia, Victor, Terence, Vivien, Dawn, Denise, Sai Haow, Soo Hern, Yanting, Andrea, Xin Jie, Tina, Diana, Yvonne, Jeslyn, Kevin, Sean, Victoria, Hansel, Shirlyn, Janice, Daphne, Junren, Liane, Mitch, Shirley, Rachelle, Zeyu, Junming, Sumo, Michelle-weiming, Sirong, Kenneth, Nad, Jonathon for all the birthday sms-es!

Thank you so much for the pressies too:) you all know who you are...

Oh yes, not to forget my early birthday celebration at Spaggettis with Aikky, Deir and Chanel!

From the bottom of her heart, a really touched Sheryl thanks you all for making her birthday a truely memorable and happy one!

Rainbow

2007-11-10T01:10:00.000+08:00

I was on my way home from school

Feeling today quite weary and blue

Out on the road stood an array of 7 colours

It took my thoughts out of my fusses

Then in the vicinity of the beautiful bow

A secondary rainbow echoed after in tow

Tears welled up in my eye

Hoping that the moment won't pass me by

I felt God's loving embrace surrounding me

There for me He'll always be

"Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth" -Genesis 9:16

What's your personality type?

2007-10-31T01:23:00.000+08:00

You Are An INFJ

The Protector

You live your life with integrity, originality, vision, and creativity.
Independent and stubborn, you rarely stray from your vision - no matter what it is.
You are an excellent listener, with almost infinite patience.
You have complex, deep feelings, and you take great care to express them.

In love, you truly see relationships as an opportunity to connect and grow.
You enjoy relationships as long as they are improving and changing. You can't stand stagnation.

At work, you stay motivated and happy... as long as you are working toward a dream you support.
You would make a great photographer, alternative medicine guru, or teacher.

How you see yourself: Hardworking, ethical, and helpful

When other people don't get you, they see you as: Manipulative, weak, and unstable

What's Your Personality Type?

Peektures!

2007-10-28T23:25:00.000+08:00

Carl's Jr. with Aidah!

Always trust this girl to do the lamest things! For those who haven't already noticed, she really obediently placed the table tag all the way to the edge of the table.

________________________________________

Green Day

Coincidentally, We were all having greens on us on Thursday. Not to mention, Chanel's green chilli shoes.

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Fish & Co.

All Afro!!

Having a blast with funky party hats!

Happy happy birthday, Dione and Andrea!! Omph Ah!! :)

Come on and celebrate!

2007-10-14T21:40:00.000+08:00

Michelle's 21st! Happy happy birthday dear! =)

Lovely donuts from Tina last sunday.

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Telephone: 6222-8867

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The sisters' birthday celebration. 3 in 1 cele, triple the fun.

Happy 14th Anniversary, BC!

Dione was super duper dee duper brave to share her testimony on stage! Well done, girl!

New friends in our midst, Jing Hui and Flavia!

Flavia accepted Christ and the angels, together with us, celebrate when His children are saved.

Praise the Lord! =)))

On another note, I've officially declared October as budget month. Cos I'm so broke BROKE BROKE! =(

Inevitably, diet month.

Girls day out...

2007-10-04T00:22:00.000+08:00

means shopping!! =)

At Gelare with Aikleng, while the darlings Chanel and Dierdre were having prac. Aww..

At prata stall, Arab street, with Michelle

This prata shop is the first I've come across that does not sell prata kosong(as in plain prata), nor do they have plaster prata. The least they had was egg prata, which was what we ordered. Weird. What's the difference between egg prata and plain prata, except not cracking the egg in. Go figure. But the prata with fish and mutton curry meal was really satisfying and yummy. The place do up, if it's even considered a do up, is just like the normal small coffeeshops around, except the upper level was air-conditioned. Just the thing we needed to save us from the scorching heat outside. The overall experience: we felt like we were backpacking in another country.

Got our hats and belts at a really good deal. The hat Michelle got is super nice, and suits her perfectly. It's like, the perfect hat. 'Satisfied' written all over our faces. We ended up walking with our hats on back to bugis. We could have just passed off as tourists. Haha..

It's back to school...

2007-09-29T20:58:00.000+08:00

Lectures are still slow-moving for now. I shall not go into how horrible my timetable is. 5 hours break on wednesdays before Korean class. Whoever's free on wednesdays 10am to 3pm, do ask me out! Or I'll be rotting away... somewhere... why is home so far away from school. Well, at least for some consolation, I'm ultra glad that gems this sem (Know Your Rights) is interesting.

And the girlies started snapping away before class..

Deir dear and I. With Aikky's hand, because she was trying to squeeze into the picture. =)

Saturday

Rehearsal for Aron and Amanda's wedding.

And introducing the wedding band... Haha..

After the rehearsal, I headed down to Daphne's house for our ex09 annual mooncake party! It was really traditional with the little teapot and teacups. The mooncakes were super filling. We also played with our paper lanterns. Oh yes, Daphne's lantern ended up in a ball of fire while we were talking away. Great time with the gang! =)

Sunday

Dearest crystal's birthday at fish & co...

Happy sweet sixteen, Crystal! Stay young, pretty, loving and cheerful! You're God's special blessing to us all. Love ya!

The rest of us. (koped off karen's blog)

Monday

The Secret Club gathering.

After so long, since our last pigging out at sakae, we finally managed to meet up! It has been so hard to arrange a time that we could all come together again.

TJC trumpet section 04. Laughing our heads off and having fun together always.

Today

Aron and Amanda's wedding. Nice weather, if not too nice. Lovely garden wedding.

Love is in the air.

Going back in time for the week

2007-09-22T00:17:00.000+08:00

Thurs

Lunched with these dearies and Chanel at BigO. We took ages to decide on our orders, and when we were finally decided, Aikky and Deir's order was not available. So they had some stew with fragrant rice. Yummylicious bacon wrapped chicken leg for me! And for the joke of the day.. Okay, maybe it was me again. When I read my order to the waitress, it suddenly dawned on me that I could have ordered something exotic like chicken feet, especially when she mentioned that it comes in small yaki-tori-like pieces. So I had to change my order to something else, no way was I going to have chicken feet. But on a double confirmation, she said it was thigh meat. Why can't they just state it as chicken thigh?

The rest of the afternoon was a time for pampering and shopping. Chanel did her eyelash perming for just 25 bucks. -Free Advertisement up ahead- Aikky and I succumbed to temptation and signed up for the Swan Nails privilege card for 28 bucks, and it comes with 1 classic manicure (worth $23), 1 classic pedicure (worth $33) and a relaxing nutrient spa, 20% off Ala-Carte, nail art and french polish (both worth $20) for 3 express mani & pedi each. -End of advert- We got ourselves a good deal!

Cell was at smu this week. Turn out was good - a total of 8 this week! =) We all had something to thank the Lord for this week. And the main take home message was to reflect on whether we are glorifying God in the things we do. Is God the Lord of my time, resources, energy? A call for better time management, for me.

'For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.' -Romans 1v21

Wed

This was what I thanked the Lord for during cell, for this week - being able to spend time with Dad. He took the day off, had lunch at Simply Bread, before sending me to school.

The rest of the afternoon was spent at Cibavisions contact lens plant, getting to know the various manufacturing processes. My class seemed the most enthusiastic, because apparently our civics tutor instructed our class rep that the visit was compulsory. Of which we found out, only on the day itself, that it was only an 'encouraged to go'. I shall not go into the details, but it was an educational trip. Of course, an enjoyable day with the dearies.

I headed back to the east, and met Dad for Arctic Tale, a documentary as narrated by Queen Latifah. It was the only show that interest my Dad. It was educational, and rather interesting. What really set me thinking was the difference in how walruses and polar bears lived. Walruses stick together as a big big family, and do everything together. When one decides it's time to leave the shrinking mass of ice platform, the rest follow after, abandoning it. The group mentality. On the other hand, the polar bears, all high and mighty, live such lonely and independent lives. Nanu, the polar bear, was abandoned by mama polar bear at the age of 2 because they will not be able to survive otherwise. Though unwillingness was expressed by both parties, they still had to leave their only family. Also, polar bears face danger when they are near a male polar bear, because it will attack them. I couldn't figure the reason.

Given a choice, would you rather be a walrus, with 200pounds of blubber, being a very sought after meal, but having a big family there for you, or the polar bear, seemingly the king of the arctic, but yet lonely?

I am thinking too much. On a lighter note, the kid beside me was really into the show, asking all sorts of questions inquisitive children will ask. Like, why is the ice cracking? Oh ya, and there was this scene that kind of tickled, when all the walruses were herded together and they even pass german gas together, after a 400-clam meal. The kid turned to his mum and remarked that it wasn't funny. So cute.

Tues

Hairspray-ed with Junren and Gabs. Nice show! Although I prefer Grease and High school musical anytime.

Band was all sightreading of some challenging pieces. And I totally suck at sightreading.

Happy Birthday, Jo! =)

2007-09-19T22:23:00.000+08:00

Ouchies

2007-09-13T22:17:00.001+08:00

And I fell today while blading. I forgot to pray for the first time for safety and protection before blading and this happens. It was quite a bad fall. I was trying to slow down when I saw that big puddle of water a few metres infront. But I guess I couldn brake that way, at the speed I was going, so I went out of control and fell hard on my back. Dont really know what happened thereafter, but I ended up lying on my front, perpendicular to the path. My new specs frame are scratched and were badly bent out of shape. =( But thank God the injuries were not serious. Just a few scratched bruises on my elbow and shoulder. Small scratch on my face. My wrist feels sprained though, and I think I'm going to have a huge blue-black on my back on top of my butt, cos that's where I landed on. Thank God for prompting me to wear my knee guards today or I would be limpping around by now. Dont usually wear them. If only I heard that still small voice of my Big Daddy clearer, I would have worn my elbow guards and wrist guards too. Then I wouldn't have bruised my elbow. Then I wouldn't have sprained my wrist. Shoulder guards? Back guards? Face guards? Haha..

'Pain is God's megaphone.' - quote Rick Warren. Maybe He's trying to tell me, Sheryl, you're going too fast, and telling me to slow down lest a bigger accident hapens to me. Who knows? Only God.

Aikky, I guess I need tutorials on how not to fall and how to fall with style too. How to fall safely maybe. Haha.. =)

Class chalet

2007-09-13T16:21:00.000+08:00

Class chalet was fun! We had such a great time that we wanted to stay another night, but many of us were already falling sick with sore throats and flu.

Aikleng learnt blading! Leason no. 1, how to not fall or to fall with style. Haha.. Photos taken while waiting for the rest to come back from cycling...

Send me bbq pics please! =)

Updates!

2007-09-09T22:25:00.000+08:00

Sat

Picture overload from family night dinner! Really enjoyable night with the cousins! =)

And the sisters in church! =)

Sun

Today's sermon was on the sin of sloth, i.e. the big fat laziness. And I think i'm so guity of that, sleeping till past noon, since it's the hols. It's true that with more sleep after the necessary, you'll actually feel more lethargic. So, starting tomorrow, I shall try to get up earlier. Haha..

5 Cs to overcoming laziness:
1) Convert God's 'You shall' to 'I will'.
2) Cast aside blindness that beset me, eg. procrastination, excuses, tardiness.
3) Constantly reset my goals to match God's standards.
4) Concentrate on goals not problems.
5) Cause my faith to match the task.

I'm so guilty of procrastination, leaving stuff till the last minute. My mum just told me a few days ago to start getting the momentum before the next semester starts. And I told her, I've survived 13 odd years of academic life in procrastination. I shall resolve to buck up this coming sem and stop procrastinating, but enjoy my hols to the fullest first! =)

The 5th C reminded me of how I used to runaway from leading worship at Luona's cell last time, telling her 'no, no, no... I can't lead.' But when I joined Genacts, leading worship first fell into my hands as an expectation. I remember how I prayed, prayed and prayed really hard for the Spirit of God to just take over the entire worship session, cause I knew my own abilities could never match up with the task. It was really a challenge of my faith. But the Lord is faithful and so gracious. Now, leading worship is actually enjoyable. Praise the Lord.

Girls talk with Anna, was really interesting! We should have more of these in future. =) Lunched at Rocky Masters with the darlings Yvonne, Yiru, Crystal and Dione dione, after service.

Terrific Sunday out with cryssy dear after that! Didn't catch No Reservation due to terrible movie timings, so we ended up...... shopping! Crystal little miss chatterbox is a great shopping buddy! Being in good company works much much much better than retail therapy! I look sooo retarded in that pic!! Like I have a swollen eye or something..... Town again dear, after your exams! You never fail to put a smile on our faces. Glad to be able to destrreeesss with you today. Persevere for your exams! It's the final lap! Gambatte, girl!

2007-09-07T23:43:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday, Chong Loo Kit!

Although I have no idea where in the world you've disappeared to.

Jolly scrappy day...

2007-09-06T22:40:00.000+08:00

Shir and Dione were over at my house since early in the morning. And I certainly had a jolly good time with them darlings baking the brownie and making the scrapbook for Yvonne.

Dione caught me in action. The process of putting the scraps together. It looked as if a tornado had just made it's way through my room, leaving me untouched. Oh yes, and my guitar too. Everything else was spewed all over the floor.

Here's the group shot with our masterpiece...

And of course, our heartfelt thanks to our beloved mentor!

Happy Mentos Day, mummy dear!

And not forgetting...

Happy Birthday, Owen!

Weekend, and thereafter, never the same again...

2007-09-04T14:18:00.001+08:00

Encounter was great! God topped up my empty petrol tank and i'm able to go another extra mile again, yay! He is really so gracious and loving beyond imagination, that he would love a wretched person like me. Tears just filled my eyes when the crossing was video was played, although it was the countless times i have watched it. His faithfulness is indeed new every morning. And I believe at the encounter, He poured in me a new sense of joy and assurance that comes from Him and Him alone, it's unexplainable. Thank you my Lord, my Saviour, my Best Friend.

For those who have not been to encounter, men's encounter and power encounter is still up this year! Ladies, you'll have to wait a year's time for the next women's encounter. But you need not wait for encounter weekends to encounter God. His presence can be felt and experienced in our daily lives. His love knows no boundaries. All you need to do is to surrender your lives into His hands. There's no better place; knowing that your life is in total control.

Exclusively for the darlings...

Shirlyn Shirshir dear aka san lao aka my lovely twinee! Thanks for the wonderful company. You've been such an encourager, sister and friend. Your perseverance and love for God and people is so encouraging. Cant wait for thurs!! Loads of whipped cream for you. All the best for your ftt! =)

Yvonne thanks for always being there for us, praying, encouraging, and guiding us in the Word to be better children for our Big Daddy. You're a terrific mummy to have!

Dione you shall be our hor fun, since shir's san lao. Haha. You've been a wonderful sister-in-Christ. I've been very encouraged by your enthusiasm and strength. You've taught me the need to rely on Him despite the many struggles we'll face.

Yiru lulu, that's what they call you right? Keep smiling as wide as ever because we have our eternal source of joy as our Friend. May you be able to spread and share this joy and be a great blessing to your family and friends. =)

Michelle wen jie aka my roomie aka my wei ming! You left before we could take a pic! So much for xiang yi wei ming! Haha.. thanks for trying to expand my limited (this is an overstatement) vocabulary of chinese. Hope your chinese standard didn't get pulled down by me overnight. Heehee. You're a super dee duper nice roomie to have, to crap with, and God-sent sister. Encouraged by your passion and heart for the Lord. Continue practising the tongues. Oh yes! Thanks for dragging me out of bed so early in the morning...

Scrapaholic!

2007-08-31T13:11:00.000+08:00

Mon
I went for soundtraining by Jac. Look at the boys at work:

Jeremy jam jam, what were you doing with the mic stand? I believe you were supposed to be settling up the equipments, haha...

Tues

Back in band, and it feels good to play on my trumpet again! Got many warm welcome-backs. Thank you all. =) But there were many unfamiliar faces too. And it feels different without the previous year 3s... I miss Shirley. And Stella. Kmiang and Yvonne weren't around but I guess they'll be back soon. Couldn't join Amelia and Liting for supper, oh yes, and Amelia's bro!

Someone should have told me earlier that he's your brother, Amelia!

And Liting, no, I'm not on a diet...

Wed

I attended a scrapbook making workshop with Xueting. Thanks for the company! I was so happy to have found someone interested in scrapaholic! =)

We learnt techniques like framing, embossing, working with embellishments and double mounting, much of them comes with common sense though. Wouldn't really say I learnt much because I feel that the outcome depends alot on creativity (which I think I'm so lacking). Haha... Apart from the amount spent to attend the workshop, it was enjoyable nonetheless! Just too costly a hobby - anyone wanna sponsor? =p

Some pics from my day's efforts:

The evening was then spent with 08/04 peeps! Didn't managed to take a group photo, but I have one with dear Sirong! Nice red cushiony background at Big O. And the chocolate sauce in those canisters were so tempting for takeaways... right Nad, Rong, Rach? =)

Thurs
Met Viv bestie for Ajisen. We have not met for the longest time and I missed her so muchie! Just spent hours talking over lunch and well, after. And she got me some lovely souvenirs from Korea! Oh yes, she looks sooo Korean now, with her Korean perms! Haha, forgot to take pics..

Still looking as gorgeous as ever. Now more head-turning with your perms and Korean outfits? Haha.. Thanks for the wonderful time dear! See you again after your DnD!

Hope Diana darling's feeling much better now. Poor girl had food poisoning and couldn't join us for our 08 gathering. Get well soon kays?

Cell was at my house. In the end, only Merilynn and Yvonne came. But we had a great time sharing. I've not seen Meiyi since she stopped coming to church. She's a big girl now, having loads of fun at Laselle and doing what she enjoys. Still as funny and fun-loving as ever, if not more.

Finding the hole in the grass patch of your school, that was hilarious. All the best in your studies girl and see you in church next Sunday! =)

Fri

Tribute to Lim Yuan Qing.

[ =D ] - ¦ F@lc0n ¦ - zZz - ¦ 3vElYn ¦ - says:
I WANT MY CARRRR
sheryl says:
I WANT MINE TOO!
[ =D ] - ¦ F@lc0n ¦ - zZz - ¦ 3vElYn ¦ - says:
can reach the paddle anot?
sheryl says:
paddle...
sheryl says:
haha
sheryl says:
you think sampan ah?

Good ole' times

2007-08-27T15:52:00.001+08:00

We used to listen to this song and sing it about almost anywhere around tj. People around us must have thought we were nuts! I'm so missing those times together. Miss you all loads!

We did it all for the glory of love...

Catch up

2007-08-25T15:29:00.000+08:00

Those who haven't done so, you so have to catch this movie! Love the piano battle, and secret being played in the old music room! Nimble fingers, if that's what it's called. Nice plot. Chou's really talented. I wished I could play even a tenth as well as that.

Ofcourse, the company was great, thanks Nad! And we got complimentary passes, due to a slight glitch, where the movie stopped and the lights came on for about 1 minute or so. But we certainly didn't mind. Next up... Hairspray! See you next wed Muffin, with the rest of the 08gang, and Mel my eating buddy's coming back!

Courtesy of Nad that set me thinking - why do ladies like to cross their legs? Something that comes naturally? Because we were taught that it is the proper way or lady-like way to sit? Because it is inappropriate not to do so? Because it is more decent esp. when wearing skirts? More charming? More comfortable? But I guess people tend to do things that they are unaware of. Like when Nad suddenly asked me that question, I didn't even take notice that I was sitting cross-legged. Food for thought. Now I'm passing it on to you... the wonder of our Creator's intricate design, something that I will never be able to comprehend.

Met up with primary school classmates from 6H was absolutely fun and we had a good time catching up. Those present were made up of Weisi, Zhen Chang, Yuzhi, Alvin Tan, Dawn, Liyu, Sheralyn and Yuan Qing. All pretty much are and looked the same. Flipping through photos and reliving past memories over supper were good laughs. Thanks Zhen Chang and Yuzhi that blanja-ed all of us for supper! Looking forward to the many more gatherings to come! =)

The familiar scent

2007-08-24T02:30:00.000+08:00

It was just like any other day
But this time it was different
The familiar scent fill the air
As the sky turned grey
After months of awaiting
The flowers bloomed again
And it certainly made my day

Because You first loved me.

2007-08-23T01:59:00.000+08:00

The Lord will fight for me, I need only to be still.

...... I love You, Lord.

Roses will bloom again

2007-08-21T22:50:00.000+08:00

The exams are finally over! yays! =) And there are already so many things planned!

Little encouragements I received during this period:
-'In times like this, renew your passion in the Lord. Surely as He plans for you to go through all the tests, His grace will bring you through. 1Sam 30:6' -Yvonne
-'Baby! Just passed your place.=) jia you for exams k? Love ya..will be over soon..coffee bean breakfast! Keeping you in prayer.=)' - Mitch
-'Heyho. Kinda late to say this but i hope your tests and all went alright. And all the best if thr's more. God will give you strength! (:' -Amanda
Dont know if you'll see this but, thank you so muchie dearies. Those words meant more than they seem. You're like angels God sent to bless me, and to keep me going. Love ya!

Finally, a big THANK YOU to my Big Daddy in Heaven, for being the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night, guiding me through. I used to get 'temporary insomia' the night before exams. But that was last time. Not anymore.=) The Lord gives me rest.

I planted a little rose bush,
I tended it with care,
It’s buds began to blossom
Their fragrance filled the air
But when winter came it withered,
The petals drooped and fell to the ground,
My heart sank as it faded,
But I’d forgotten who had made it.

Roses will bloom again,
Just wait and see
Don’t mourn what might have been
Only God knows how and when that
Roses will bloom again.

Rose was his only sweetheart,
A loving wife for forty years.
Cherished every day they had,
And held memories oh so dear
He never dreamed he’s bore love
And go to live alone,
But he lay his Rose to rest,
Looked up to heaven and tried his best
To believe that

The precious Rose of Sharon,
Broken and bruised in cruel shame,
Stained on the cross of Calvary,
So that men might be saved,
Oh, Satan cheered as He died,
While Mary and the others cried,
Then God raised Him up from that sleep
And kept a promise on He could keep.

Chocoholic

2007-08-15T19:41:00.000+08:00

What's wrong with me? I've always heard of 'once bitten twice shy'. But I dont seem to be able to grasp the full meaning of it. Same silly mistake I commited in the test previously was made again in today's paper. Same mistake for the same question. So much for once bitten twice shy. I need neurovision to strengthen the connection between my eyes and brain - so that 'glaucoma' wont look like 'inflammation', if they actually show any resemblence.

On a lighter note, I decided to cheer myself up with happy-hormones-of-a-chocolate-banana-in-a-cone from Hartos. Felt happier almost instantly, yay=)

My sis is hilarious. She burped at an ant and then turned around, pointed at it and revealed, "The ant fainted." For the most obvious reason.

I want a chocolate face mask. Supposedly relaxing, deep cleansing, prevents breakouts, removes excess oil, smells deliciously lovely. And edible. Heehh... Here's what I found...

Chocolate Facial Mask, courtersy of SpaIndex.com: Guide to Day Spas and Stay Spas.
This decadent mask is actually an excellent moisturizer -- it leaves your skin baby soft. Recommended for normal skin.
-1/3 cup cocoa powder
-3 tbsp. heavy cream
-2 tsp. cottage cheese
-¼ cup honey
-3 tsp. oatmeal
Mix all ingredients together (a bullet blender is ideal) and smooth onto face. Relax for ten 10 minutes, then wash off with warm water.

...I'd probably eat it before it gets onto my face.

I want some Irish liquor cream chocolate truffle.

Sundae

2007-08-13T21:17:00.001+08:00

Met Aikky deary after church yesterday. Lunch at Manhattan Fishmarket was great, with great company, Aikky's church friends. Let's see if i can remember their names... Ziyao, Adora and Xiaoling? I'm quite bad at remembering names. =l Aikky and I then left for marinasquare 'cos the timing for Simpsons was like 2155 at PS...... yes, I've finally watched Simpsons =) But I was so tired I nearly fell asleep halfway. The movie was good laughs though... *spiderpig, spiderpig...* Haha..

Yay! Sundaes on a Sunday! =)

Who took the sundaes from the sundae jar......

They're back to their rightful owner... Heehh =D

Finally got my hands on some donut factory. Treat for my lovely family. But by the time i got home, apple cinnamon was tearing.

Season of Joy

2007-07-29T23:40:00.000+08:00

" 'But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds', declares the Lord...
... I will restore the fortunes of Jacob's tents and have compassion on his dwellings..."
-Jeremiah 30:17,18

The word was released today, that God will restore our health and our tents. Fallen tents could be finances, strained relationships, studies... Let us not miss this season of joy, restoration and blessing. All that has to be done is simple.

Our response:
1) Thank God for His grace and favour upon us.
2) Receive it with joy

"I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness." - Jeremiah 31:3

God speaks in a still small voice. Have faith & act upon it.

In Your Hands

2007-07-26T00:14:00.000+08:00

I'm so secure
You're here with me
You stay the same
Your love remains
Here in my heart

So close I believe
You're holding me now
In Your hands I belong
You'll never let me go

You gave your life
In Your endless love
You set me free
And showed me the way
Now I am found

All along you were beside me
Even when I couldn't tell
Through the years
You showed me more of You
More of You

-Hillsong

2007-07-22T23:24:00.000+08:00

An attempt to save my dying blog. Haha, that's if there are any readers left to begin with.

Full force outing today! AMK prince aka master sergent peh invited us to his newly furnished kingdom for movie and lunch. Great company! The Jap place was crowded so we ended up at Dian Xiao Er, and thanks to Randall, we managed to settle down for our abundant set lunch in good time. I finally got to give Rach her 3 weeks due scolding for leaving for India, without a trace, when we went to specially send her off at the airport. But that girl rocks, love ya Rach! And poor Daph could'nt enjoy lunch today because she wasn't feeling well, but she manage to last through the movie with 3 annoying-yet-somewhat-entertaining-hysterical-boys infront of us. Hope you're feeling much much better already, Daph, take care and love ya too! Thanks Peng Juay for the lovely ice cream treat for all of us! Also, thanks Qingyu lao da for sending all of us back home, upholding your reputable name! Weiche, get your license this wed k? =)

Dad's away in HK, and will be back tomorrow. And Mum is allowing me to have the car! Yippee!

Love you, Dad.

2007-06-18T00:32:00.000+08:00

Here's a special post dedicated to Dad.

Cycling with Dad

2007-04-10T23:57:00.000+08:00

Had a nice and relaxing cycling trip with Dad at East Coast. We went to the more ulu part, near the sailing club. Headed to lagoon for lunch. Laksa, wanton mee, sugar cane and fresh coconut =). And I sort of overheard this conversation between 2 foreigners and the hawker. The caucasian lady was asking the hawker for fork and knife when she ordered laksa! So cute. The hawker expained to her something which I figured was telling her that spoons are used instead. Heehee. =)

One More Week

2007-04-09T18:04:00.000+08:00

Today marks the last week of hols. Good or bad, I cant decide, but I'm certainly enjoying my hols, because when school starts it's gonna be hectic! It has been a really good break. Kind of gotten used to the laid back lifestyle (am I'm lovin' every moment of it). Waking up late, or my ideal waking up time, has become such a norm that lectures at 8 seems such an ungodly hour! Maybe it really is. I'm sure many would agree with me. =)

self-potraits =)

Piggified Personified. Have been out pigging with Aidah ducky aka Automagic Champion aka my pigging out buddy! We had Gelare just last week. Pasta and a very nice apple crumble with chocolate overload. =) And today it was Fish & Co. Clam chowder, new york fish & chips for the both of us. Plus... fried calamari on top of that. Guess what the guy taking our orders commented... 'wow, that's alot!' *bursts into a bundle of hysterical laughter*

We were the reason

That He gave His life

We were the reason

That He suffered and died

To a world that was lost

He gave all He could give

To show us the reason to live

New Hair!

2007-04-05T23:33:00.000+08:00

For the first time in ages... ... I woke up early today! *surprise surprise* 6.30AM instead of the 12.30pm norm! It all started with dear Eunice saying that she'll be joining our Dads for breakfast. At east coast. The plan turned out, however, to be spinnelli at habour front. But since I had already gotten up and ready, I decided to hitch a ride to east coast, bought macs and had breakfast by the beach, with a book, before blading.

my view

my blades =)

It was a really refreshing morning for me. Reading this book 'No Wonder They Call Him Saviour' and it's about the chronicles of the cross. Highly reccommended. I was thinking that there's no better time to read this book than the hours leading up to Good Friday. "When they hurled insults at Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats. His reply, simply, 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.' No wonder they call Him the Saviour."

At the cross I bow my knee

Where Your blood was shed for me

There's no greater love than this

You have overcome the grave

Your glory fills the highest place

What can separate me now

Thank you dear Lord Jesus, for all that You've done for me, for Your redemptive sacrifice on the cross.

___________________________________________________________________

And... I decided to cut my hair! Short!

Before

After - Haha, I look cunning in this pic!

Easter Cluster Party tomorrow! Starts at 3.30pm @nsrcc. Fun and games! Screening Narnia and dinner's provided! Interested parties please contact me! =)

Can't make it? Fret not, you're cordially invited for Sunday Easter Celebration! 10am @Singapore Expo halls A-F, lunch reception after the service!

Pics!

2007-03-22T02:11:00.000+08:00

from the Pulau Ubin trip!

Crystal and I. Continue to put a smile on the faces of those around you! =)

Bike rental at 5 bucks for the whole day! Yays!

Deep along the trails of Pulau Ubin.

Dione, Yvonne and I on the 'hill' during G12 conference.

I've been watching so many movies recently. Let's see...... there was Music and Lyrics with darling, nad and junming, after a really filling pizza hut dinner. Totally impromtu meeting. I'm so loving 'way back into love'. =)

Caught Just Follow Law with champion and darling.

Champs and darling, taken @ Fig and Olives, vivo

Fig BBQ chicken & pasta - recommended! =)

Rachelle and I went to catch dreamgirls at vivo, as she had free tickets. Thanks Rach! The company was great! But next time we'll remember not to makan at the HK store. I can't even remember what it's called.

We forgot to take pics! But i managed to dig out this pic that was taken at PP, super duper long ago!

Today, I made my journey to the west for dinner and Stomp the Yard with my lovelies. Those moves were superb. Had a great time!

We took great pains to take this pic. Kudos to self-timer. =)

Alright, bedtime!

Good night! Love, me.

Love

2007-03-19T02:07:00.000+08:00

Attended G12 conference 15-17 Mar. I've been so blessed! Had a refreshing time, soaking in the presence of God. Felt loved. Uplifting of faith. The time couldn't have been better spent.

"But the greatest of these is love" - 1 Cor 13:13.

And I've been challenged. Challenged to love. Not just doing everything out of obedience. Nothing I do is worth anything, unless I do it out of love. Without love, I am nothing. "We love because he first loved us" - 1 John 4:19. It is a reflection of what Christ first did for us. God's love is the source of all love. And in turn, we love others, who are warmed by God's love through us. The question was once posted. Which is the greatest commandment in the Law? In Matthew 22, Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. "

It is easy to say we love God but the real test for our love for God is by how we treat other people, be it family members or friends. "For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, who he has not seen. And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. " Love God, love His people, who have been created in His image.

I felt that through the past few days, the Lord has been enlarging my heart to love. Something within me feels different, that cannot be described in words. Amazing how God works. The miracles He did in the lives of His people. Real testimonies: Diagnosed with leukemia - completely healed by God; 90% chance of downsyndrome - 100% healthy baby Megan; colour blind since birth and couldn't read red, orange and green - i wrote this myself; gave up on my studies - He didn't, passed my N levels; injured in accident - walking properly now. I couldn't help but tear. Amazed at His love. How great is our God!

You are holy, holy
Lord there is none like You
You are holy, holy
Glory to You alone

I'll sing Your praises forever
Deeper in love with You
Here in Your courts
Where I'm close to Your throne
I've found where I belong

Updates!

2007-03-03T23:27:00.000+08:00

Chinese New Year was great! It was good catching up with family and friends. Ofcourse, not to forget the collecting of the ang baos. =)

Here's some pics, complementary of friends, cos poor me took lots of photos using my phone but didn realise that none was saved to the memory card. Lousy phone has temperament problems acting up again. It was a blessing in disguise though - I got a new phone!

in my "modern day qi pao top", with church friends

my favourite cuzzie!! =)

Tong had to be tricked into turning around for the photo

-pic cant seem to be uploaded-

08 cny visitation @ varella's

Celebrated PJ's birthday at 'new york! new york!' last sat. Too bad Rach only came back from aussie that evening, or she could have joined in the fun!

The birthday boy has no clue. (Happy birthday PJ!)

The guys' master piece.

Daph and I, in clear view of my limo parked behind us. =)

Is that your surprised look, PJ?

The birthday boy's happy now that he has made his wish.

All ready for bump boat ride!

Feels like we were on a holiday!

Guys that just love to have fun.

Feeling the Spore river breeze.

Fullerton in the background.

Today, we had our 'reunion', supposedly cny steamboat dinner. But we didn want to go through the hassle of preparing the stuff, so we headed down to Hua Yu Wee for chili crab! *Yumms* Unfortunately, this time, Daph could join us 'cos she had her cousin's birthday party i think. We subsequently headed to PP and had to park at P7 'cos all the other levels were full. It was right at the top, somewhat open-air. Have never been there before, didn't even know such a place in PP existed.

Love ya, Rach!

Weiche, the vampire slayer.

Oh, and the joke of the day... We wanted to take a stupid face pic, and Weiche said, "then I don't need to pose, just put my face in can already."

Silly, boy. Even the girl seated beside our table was trying so hard to control her laughter.

We can't act dao for nuts! We looked bored instead.

The guys.

Us =)

Sentosa

2007-02-16T20:27:00.000+08:00

Aik leng, Chanel, Deirdre and I finally executed our sentosa plan today. Like, finally. The plan had been pending since last year. Nice day to head down to the beach. Wasn't crowded. And i'm bent on avoiding crowds after countdown @marina. Thank God for the good weather! I think it rained on other parts of S'pore, but we were spared! So, yay, our little picnic wasn't ruined.

We're so lovin' tram rides.

Peek-a-boo!

Hello, down there!

hmm... who's terrifying my dearies?

Must be Mr BODS.

Deirdre is a blonde! =D
Now, what's she gawking at?

"Who's that on my bridge?" said the troll.

Just us. =)

We're on the bridge!

The wind was having fun making bird's nests out of our hair.

The very happy us.

Girlies, we'll go for our chompchomp and water theme park plan after CNY! =)

V-day Celebration

2007-02-15T01:32:00.000+08:00

Shirley and I baked a cake! Both of us have never, NEVER baked before. Got a pack of brownie mix, a packet of hershley's kissables and a heart shaped tray. First attempt which consist of half the mix turned uncuttable, rock-hard. Because oh-so-smart me accidentally cancelled the convection oven setting after pre-heating the oven. But the second one turned out well! And ta-dah! (Not that hopeless in the kitchen afterall).

S stands not for superman, but Solitarians!

Shirley and I later decided that S for Shirley and Sheryl.

The rest of the [solitarians] came over to my house later in the evening.

Some snapshots (we were having fun with the self-timer function):

2nd row (from left to right): Kaymiang, Liting, Shirley

1st row: Sheryl, Amelia, and my handsome fan.

10, 9... 6... 3, 2... -silence-

(My curtain as the back drop)

And the ultimate silly-face goes to... ...

Liting!

Our dearest president finally decided to show up at 8.40. Pizza by the poolside. Truth or dare. One of the dares was for km to ask this group of 4 guys "wanna try my brownie (half-eaten, rock hard brownie), I made them myself." But they left, so she was spared. (So were the guys).

Thanks Xue Chun, Kaymiang, Liting, Shirley and Amelia for the enjoyable valentine's day evening!

And to the rest out there, hope you all had a

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Valentine's Day

2007-02-14T11:31:00.000+08:00

Some Valentine's day traditions...

In Wales wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favourite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, "You unlock my heart!"

In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.

In some countries, a young woman may receive a gift of clothing from a young man. If she keeps the gift, it means she will marry him.

I used to look forward to valentine's day. A tradition in tkgs: we would all go to school with bags of gifts for our friends. A fun-filled 'event' full of love, chocolates, sweets, cookies, flowers, little notes and letters. There were some more not-so-common kinds of gifts though. I can vaguely remember a friend receiving a g-string.

The same tradition continued in tj. I remember stacey, rach, daph and i wanted to put the guys on a quest. We gave the guys a red, heart-shaped balloon, and a bottle full of water (must have been the silliest they ever received). And hey had to solve a 'puzzle'. Each week after v-day, a particular girl would give another note (actually written by us) to a particular one of them. Well, the truth was, we had to buy time. Our plan was to compile all the photos of the fun times we had together into a video clip. Haha, but till now, the plan remained as a plan.

Nevertheless, the guys were really sweet. They gave us this:

Each pebble had alphabets from our names written on it. As for the video clip, the guys beat us to it. They did one for daphne for her birthday. =)

More updates on v-day dinner with [solitarians]!

holidays

2007-02-12T16:24:00.000+08:00

A new blog, a fresh start.

Exams are finally over. No more of 'i'm so not in the mood to study' and sinking my butt on the chair at the desk drowning in a pile of lecture notes. Yet, there isn't any intention of finding a temp this hols. Maybe I'm just missing the kind of hols that were spent slacking, with hols homework chucked aside till the very last minute, the stayovers. So no 8 to 5 kind of job for me this hols. I must enjoy it to the fullest before I start regreting it in the future.

Next up:
Shopping sprees
Chill out with solitarians
Day-out with Viv
Jogging with Yvonne (the last time i jogged would probably be in jc)
Long over-dued Sentosa trip with Chanel, Aikleng and Deirdre (we should call ourself the CADS, haha..)
Tjcab pracs
CNY steamboat gathering with ex09
Coffeebean breakfast with Mitch
GA marathon at Stef's

Check out Songs in my pockets by Bethany Joy Lenz @
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uZ9jcnr2F0
Enjoy this really really nice song! =)

My older entries can be found at my old, abandoned blog:
http://pepperfever.blogspot.com