The Siao One's Stuffings

Stock taking

2009-09-18T10:10:00.002+08:00

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning o crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
~ Revelation 21 : 4 ~

We live in a contradictory world.
Though one with balances.

Improvements have been made on almost all fronts.
Very glad for that.
BUT
I need to find the balance on other aspects in my life.
Frustration is the main order of the day when things do not go as planned right?
That depends on how you would look at things.

Self censorship?
Yes.
Self denial?
Of course.
Abnegation?
You bet.
Losing yourself/forgetting who you are?
HACK NO!

I can not begin to describe how much I need God in my life.
Everything seems so bleak when I am without His guidance.
He gives and takes away.
All with a cause.
Not that I would be able to understand the reasoning for.
Comfort comes from the fact that I have a Heavenly Father who knows what is going on and whom I know will take care of me.
He has a habit of taking me out of my comfort zone and showing me how much of a difference His love makes in my life.

I've spent the last 3 months awakening my mindset and trying to make sure that I do not make a (possibly bigger) mess of things.
The person I was 1 year ago is someone who didn't notice or realise a lot of things.
Safe to say, I was moving around in a dream/ nightmare.
Now - my eyes are a bit clearer.
My mind moves more.
My body less - there in lies a huge irritation for me - got to get back into the swing of exercising.
I miss running around like a headless chicken sometimes.
The burning out portion was not fun.
Its the part about living life to the most of my means.
I need to be reminded that quality is not in the quantity.

I've kinda alienated myself from quite a few of the activities which I used to spend time on in the past.
Though not with due cause.
Rationalisation is a tough deal.
Sticking to your commitments requires you to really believe in them.
Winnie once mentioned in cell group that your convictions are the things that hold you, and not the other way around.
I'm sticking to my convictions.
Not selling my birth-right ever.

Gramps has been in the hospital for almost a month already.
Its a very big toll on the family to be worrying about her and then the hospital bills and then the implications of choices that have to be made in the due course of time.
No one ever said that growing up was going to be fun.

Responsible slacker?
I'm keeping the responsible portion.
Doing away with the later half would be a very good idea.
Procrastination shall not be a friend of mine.

My previous phone went the way of the Dodo recently.
As a result, all my phone numbers that were stored in the phone also went missing.
Efforts now go to recovering the telephone numbers.
Proper usage of the tools I have at hand.
Yielding results?
Yessiree.
Thank God.

Now look at the clock.
Its a Friday and its morning.
What is this fella doing online at this hour, hitting away at the keyboard?

I decided to take replacement leave - one of the things which has to be done when the company does not allow claiming of overtime in dollars and cents.
Committing the day to doing whatever TKM wants to do.
Which includes visiting Gramps at the hospital and going grocery shopping.

I like the fact that I am now clearer on what my goals are.
I'd like to think that I've matured in the way I think and my ability to grapple with various concepts.
And what I wish to be doing 5 years from now, I've got a pretty good drawing done up.
Personally, I really hope that I will not have to make changes to the plans.
Yes, modifications can be made from time to time.
However, time is a factor that is not to be trifled with.

Singaporeans are somewhat sad creatures.
We toil the whole day to make sure that the clock does not get the better of us.
When young, we waste heath to get wealth.
Coming to old, we waste wealth to get health.
We have a rapidly changing environment that yields plenty of rewards.
Only for those who are able to move with the times.
Having gone though so many things recently, I do wonder if it is possible to survive as a 'good' person.
People who get the results, the end results for the balance sheet, are the ones who play others like chess pieces.
See people, speak like people.
See ghosts, speak like ghosts.
Is this something which I will have to do in order to get things done?
God help us all.

Hope has never been a strong point of adults.
They see things in the grim reality and resign themselves to the facts which will then determine the way they accomplish their tasks.
Are adults able to find happiness?
Or are they always satisficing with the next best thing?
I hate double thinking.

Balance.
Find it.
In God we trust.
In God we hope.

Blessings~
^-^

Testing...

2009-09-18T10:08:00.001+08:00

Testing 1 ... 2... 3...
Test, test, test...

3 months of MIA from here...

2009-06-02T13:26:00.002+08:00

"And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. - (KJV)?" ~ Genesis 1 : 31

It's me... hope this site has not forgotten who I am...

Yes, it has been a long time...

First time for everything I guess, to be away from my website for so long.

Here are the much needed updates:

I've been sick quite a few times...

New boss (Gentleman)

New department (Sent to accounts for 2 months)

Feeling stupid... on more than one occasion... haha
Burning out (nothing new there)
Outing.. plenty of walking and eating... eating eating...
Lasik Surgery!!!!
Church changes...
Celebration of Birthdays
1 year Anniversary of being on the job...
Plant shutdowns
Cycling at Ubin
Trip to Sentosa
Redang was awesome

And here is a little recap:
"I've decided to list down some material items which I hope to have in my possession:
1. Mountain bike (... inspired by the number of pros I saw biking at Changi)
2. New Desktop
3. Piano (electric or upright is fine)
4. Clothes rack for my room
5. Hair dryer
6. New DVD player
7. Lasik surgery for mine eyes"
From the above list - I've gotten No.s 2, 4, 5 and 7 already.
I am so blessed =]

Its been almost a full month since my lasik surgery.
Went to Glen Eagles to get it done.
At the Parkway Medical clinic.
Dr Lee is a very experienced (read: expensive) doctor.
But there is some comfort knowing that you are in good hands.
I still can not believe that I went through with the procedure.
It's liking having a new pair of eyes.
After 20 years of seeing the world behind a pair of spects or contacts, I can wake up in the morning and see the clock's numbers clearly...
Thank You God for this opportunity to see clearly again.
-does a jig-

Work has been a a flurry... so much going on... I need to breathe...
Haha...

Thank God for all that has been happening... I pray that I will grow closer to Him daily.
Thank God for all my family and friends... I pray that He keeps them safe.
Thank God for His love... I pray that I will be worthy of it one day.

^-^

5 years / 26 months

2009-03-08T17:46:00.002+08:00

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

~Proverbs 3:5-6~

I'm typing away on my new computer ;]

-dances around the room-

Watching clips of Whose Line Is It Anyway on Youtube.

Woohooo~~... Finally can watch clips online without waiting till my dinner cools.

-dances around the house-

Needless to say, there have been plenty of things going on in my life.

'I may be boring, but lots of interesting things happen to me...'

2nd Cost Buster Pre-convention

Final Cost Buster Convention

Buying a new computer -great big huge grinz-

Trips to Jalan Kayu

Evening walks

Bethel Ladies Gathering

Jogging

NTU Piano Concert @ Esplanade with Samuel

NTU TKD Open

(Can't really recall the rest... aramak~~~)

Yeap... flying all over the island.

Doing my best to not fall sick... not sure if its working...

Wahakakaka...

I had so many things I wanted to write about... but can't seem to remember what they were now...

-palm to forehead-

New songs on my mp3 player.

-does the happy dance-

Sang KTV with the dept ladies on Friday evening at Woodlands... yeap... 26 months since I last sang... heheheh....

Will be leaving for Malaysia on Tuesday.

I finally get to have my passport stamped after 5 years!

I ARE GOING TO REDANG!!!!

-does the happy dance all over the house-

Thank God for all the blessings =]

^-^

Change - the most constant thang

2009-02-19T12:41:00.002+08:00

"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered."

~Romans 8:26~

I'm am blogging from the office.
It's my lunch time... so don't throw a fish at me...

Plenty of changes going to take place in here.
Of which I will write about more when I get my new computer... I think..
Taking leave tomorrow to head to SIM LIM to get the computer specs and what not.
So exciting to be able to take leave... but at the same time.. I've got the kiasu mindset going.
'Must save leave for a rainy day...Must save leave for a rainy day...Must save leave for a rainy day'
-starts pulling hair out-

Yes, its a lot easier to type from the office...
Wonder how my typing speed has changed since last May.
-loud hysterical laughter-
-hides from colleagues-

Ok... bell ring...

^-^

Sudden list of wants.. gosh

2009-02-01T00:21:00.002+08:00

"Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name."
~Malachi 3:16~

Went cycling this morning at Changi.
From one end to the mid-point between Changi and East Coast. I would have gone all the way to East Coast if not for the fact that the reason for my going to Changi Village was for the Nasi Lemak.
Shall go for a higher/bigger bicycle the next time round. My knees were kinda hurting from the lack of height, blame me for being kiasu... its my fault for erring on the side of caution.
The Changi seaside air did do me a lot of good though. Mind cleared and body exercised.
Now just wondering when will be the next time that I can make the trip there again...
-ponders-

Fell asleep in the bus on the way home.
Met up with Krystal before heading to Alvin's place to bai nian.
After which we headed to Huifen's house to bai nian as well.
MRT ride followed ... thus bringing us to City Hall and City Link for dinner.
Took a walk to The Esplanade after dinner to look at the lightings and soak in the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year Festivities.
Would have stayed out longer if not for the fact that we don't exactly like crowded places, and tonight was the night for the Chingay Parade.
-laughter laughter-

Yes, it's been a good break.
I wish there was a way of rewinding time... haha

I've decided to list down some material items which I hope to have in my possession:
1. Mountain bike (... inspired by the number of pros I saw biking at Changi)
2. New Desktop
3. Piano (electric or upright is fine)
4. Clothes rack for my room
5. Hair dryer
6. New DVD player
7. Lasik surgery for mine eyes
[me thinks me should have come up with the list before my birthday...hahaha]

Well, good things come to those who wait upon the Lord.
I shall learn to be patient... and I've got new stuff on my personal list... so I will be rather occupied. Yays!

Blessings to all!~
^-^

Changi air

2009-01-31T09:04:00.002+08:00

"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it."
~Psalm 24:1~

6th day of Lunar New Year!
Saturday mornings...
My 'holiday' is almost over...
Trying not to fret about it...

29th Jan - Went for lunch in Bukit Gombak.
It was a very funny journey to that place.
Bounced from one MRT station to another before landing up there.
Bai Nian at Celia's house.
Her hubby can cook xia~
And she has a very beautiful home.
Rushed down to Centre Point for the WWS CNY Dinner at Teochew City.
Shiok food.. very neat lo hay.
Food pictures~

30th Jan - Lunched with Auntie Helen and TKM in TPY @ Fortunate.
Wooo.... my stomach has become smaller... hahah
Headed home and sat down before heading out again to have dinner with Jared and friends.
Spencer, Hide, Krystal, Jared and Qian Ta.
Laughter a plenty.
Madness a much.
Beef to the max.
Have to detox... @.@lll

31st Jan - Visitations later... but for now, I need the sea air... doubt that I will be able to go back to Changi in the near future, so might as well go back now.

Laters~
^-^

Lunar New Year with Ox Tail and Candle Roundup

2009-01-29T09:42:00.003+08:00

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
~Romans 6:23~

Blessed 4th day of the new lunar year to you!
It's a Thursday morning and I am at home~
-does the dance of joy-

15 Jan - Dinner with Coey and Jess after work @ Lai Lai Niu Rou Mian shop in Jurong Point.
The beef noodles are shiok... just need to find out whether they have another outlet in a not-so-freaking-far place so that I can bring other people there to chow on the potatoe noodles...
*hyuk-hyuk*

16 Jan - Dinner with Diana and Yang Mui @ Punggol Park.
Believe it, there is a diner in tucked away at the corner of the park. The steak is good, and so are the SkINful chicken pieces... Wine list is a few pages long. As is the beer list. Too bad we didn't have the chance to walk back to Buangkok.
-hysterical laughter-

17 Jan - Went shopping with YKM and TKM @ Raffles City. Started yawning at some point... think it was when they were looking through the racks and racks of clothes... hahaha
Took them for lunch at Shokudo (not sure if i spelt it right...)
Headed off to Outram to donate blood.
I shall try the 1 hour thingy the next time round... plasma donation anyone?
Just sit there and let the machine drain the platelets... Oooo~
After which, headed off to the Marina Barrage to do some sight seeing... got in more sights this time in comparison to during the WWS AGM. Less people to maneuver around and there was not as much wind this time round... weird... but I do hope to go back there again... this time with a proper camera.
-evil laughter-
Off to Ichiban Boshi to redeem my stamps... and then headed home after walking around the shopping centre... haha...

18 Jan - BIG DAY
Went to church... thought I had missed the bus... Thank God it was a bit late.. haha
First cake of the day was shared with Hong Zhen and David.
Went all camera crazy with various people.
Service.
More camera crazies.
Headed off to Bugis for lunch with Mandy and May.
Soong food. Lamb Shank never tasted so good~
Thanks to Mandy for her treat =]
Got me 2 spanking-ly awesome X-Men books, walked around Bugis... then headed home for dinner with the family - BUT not before making a stop at Hougang Mall to say 'Hi' to Poh Mui.
Really good to see her again.
Met up with Guo Feng as well.
Thanks to all my friends for the beautiful presents =]
Dinner with the family was interesting... haha...

19 Jan - Dinner with Xiao Ping, Kris, Wee and Sharine @ Jurong Point.
Nice to hang out with them again... totally burnt my fuel for the week but it was more than worth the while...

20 Jan - Early CNY Cell grp gathering.

21 Jan - Skipped TKD in favor of recharging my batteries...

22 Jan - Mandy's final day with the company... (damn the bad economic situation). Kanna OT coz of lag time in work...Thank God for Liang Ge~

23 Jan - No staying back for me, Whampoa class on Alvin's behalf.
Reunion dinners this year have been all over the place because of the weird CNY dates...

24 Jan - WWS Bike Patrol with Shoon and TK.
Had lunch at WWS then went back to the office to send out an email.
Yes, all the way back to Boon Lay just to get an email sent out.
Don't question me on the reasonings... I did it for peace of mind.
That was the most pressing thing which I had to make sure I had before the start of the Lunar New Year... cannot owe past new year right?
Speaking of which... someone owes me 2!
-psychotic laughter-
Met up with Mandy to walk round Jurong Point before heading to town.
Ran into Gary...
Alvin and Huifen @ Cineleisure.
Made for Bugis after that to doing shopping for CNY.
Dinner at Soup Spoon.
I love the beef soup.

25 Jan - Couldn't make it to Church because of the sunburn from Patrol.
Seriously looked like Wang Fei without the white makeup.
Helped the main chef with dinner preparations.
Knocked out a few times... think I got abt 14 hours worth of sleep.
THANK YOU GOD!!! :D

26 Jan - Da Nian Chu Yi
Did something different from the norm.
Went to visit Grandma at Ling Kuang Home.
Headed off to Marine Parade.
Had to go home early.
Fainted in the house.
Unable to make it to Winnie's place.

27 Jan - Chu Er.
Visited 3rd Old Aunt.
Cold Storage shopping with TKM.
Cold Storage shopping with Dad.

28 Jan - Chu San.
Woke up early and hauled my bum to Changi Village for a morning walk...
The Sun, the Sand and the Sea.
-hums a nameless tune-
T'was a relaxing time under the coconut trees.
Bought Nasi Lemak home for the family.
Knocked out for about 2 hours before heading to Sir's house to bai bai nian.
Rushed home for dinner and then out again to Kovan for training.
God works in wonderful ways... Jamie gave me a lift to the Cc =]
We played games and then Bball... before heading to White Tangerine to talk/chat/rubbish around before heading home...
One by one sending the girls back... hahaha
Ran into Charlie at the bus stop... (its been more than 5 years I think...)

29 Jan - Chu Si
Finds me here whacking away at the keyboard.
Will be heading out for lunch and then to Jurong West after which I will be flying to Centre Point for dinner with WWS.
Yeap. Another day packed with activities... woohoo~~

Praise God from whom all blessings flow =]

^-^

Lunar Cow New Year

2009-01-26T00:22:00.002+08:00

"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy."

~James 3:17 ~

Blessed Lunar New Year to all my loved ones and whoever reads this post.
May you have plenty of properous activities and get big big and many many ang pows.
Many many in quantity and quality ;)

Shall be back to post more in the next typing session!

God bless your re-unions!
^-^

2 cycles of 12 completed

2009-01-18T00:03:00.002+08:00

"Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them."

~Psalm 119:165~

Praise and thanks to my Heavenly Father for all that He has given to me these years.

I believe His love will carry me through even more cycles of 12.

Haha~

He will give me nothing but good things.

This week was a very eventful one.. shall post the details in the next post.

TIll then... I shall be partying... coz it's my Birthday~! :D

^-^

3Ps - Poomsae, Pool & P(erm...something)

2009-01-11T20:00:00.002+08:00

"For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many."

~1 Corinthians 12:13-14~

Supplimentary grading was this morning!

Admin duty, as usual. Not as enthusiastic about grading as we used to be, but today was very different. Instead of one grading table, we had two!

The whole process took on a new dimension - had to consider the other station and the students who were slated to go to that table instead of the one in front of me. What a way to push me out of my comfort zone. I can't remember how long I've been in charge of that area lo~

-psychotic laughter-

Praise God, everything went ok in the end. =]

Less than 3 months and the whole process will repeat itself.

-more psychotic laughter-

After the grading, we took a right turn and plonked ourselves in White Tangerine for lunch.

Treat courtesy from Sir. =]

Tummies filled, we headed for the local pool house.

Whacking of balls was never so fun.

Gosh, my skills are next to crap, but its still a whole load of excitment to see my cue stick coliding with that white ball and then sending that elusive black 8 into the corner pocket.

Haha~

Can't wait for the next time we will be hanging out again.

It was a yet another good day~.

Thank You God!

Went for the poomsae course last evening at NTC with Alvin, Daryl, Hui Fen, Ding Qi, Victor, Charmaine, Jonathan, Glen, Dexter. Yes, almost the entire batch of kiddos was there to learn the new white and white-yellow patterns.

We start through the theoritical portion and got down to business... Me are needs to practise more in order to make sure that me will not forget the moves which were learnt.

Headed off to Toa payoh after the class for dinner.

ICHIBAN BOSHI!!!!

-does the dance of joy-

Need to make another trip to that place before the end of the month.

Redeeming of points!!!!

Japanese foodie hath returnth~!

Special guest of the day took take the trip to hang out with us.

Showed him around the place... me thinks it might have been an information overload for him. Hahaha~

Friday evening was spent with The Battle of Red Cliff.
Shiok movie... Can't wait for the box set to come out.
Realistic, as far as period movies go.
Friends are made and lost in the battles.
Families lose their children and no one would ever be able to really understand the real reasons for why armies do what they do.

No one is the wiser and no one is the real winner at the end of the day.

War is never justified.

Go see the movie if you have the chance.

It's worth the time and money.

David Archuleta - Crush

I hung up the phone tonight,

Something happened for the first time,

Deep inside it was a rush, what a rush,

Cause the possibility that

You would ever feel the same away about me,

It’s just too much, just too much

Why do I keep running from the truth,

All I ever think about is you

You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized,

And I just got to know

Do you ever think, when you’re all alone,

All that we can be, where this thing can go,

Am I crazy or falling in love,

Is it real or just another crush

Do you catch a breath, when I look at you,

Are you holding back, like the way I do,

Cause I’m tryin’, tryin’ to walk away

But I know this crush aint’ goin’ away, goin’ away

Has it ever cross your mind when we’re hangin’,

Spending time girl,

Are we just friends, is there more, is there more,

See it’s a chance we’ve gotta take,

Cause I believe that we can make this into

Something that will last,

Last forever, forever

Do you ever think,

when you’re all alone,

all that we can be,

where this thing can go,

Am I crazy or falling in love,

Is it real or just another crush

Do you catch a breath, when I look at you,

Are you holding back, like the way I do,

Cause I’m tryin’, tryin’ to walk away

But I know this crush aint’ goin’ away, goin’ away

Why do I keep running from the truth,

All I ever think about is you

You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized,

And I just got to know

Do you ever think,

when you’re all alone,

all that we can be, where this thing can go,

Am I crazy or falling in love,

Is it real or just another crush

Do you catch a breath, when I look at you,

Are you holding back, like the way I do,

Cause I’m tryin’, tryin’ to walk away

But I know this crush aint’ goin’ away, goin’ away

Listening to this song makes me feel like a crazy teenager all over again...
Haha...
which reminds me that I will soon be reaching the two cycle mark.
Tail of rat is no exception for the fact that I am going to be ... two-four.
Haha... the all out partying has yet to go into full swing.
Bring it on~!

Marilyn!!!
How you doing over at your new place?
Hope everything is falling nicely into place.
I will be waiting to see pictures!
Hehee~

7 more days to the big day...
Enjoy the two-three while it lasts...

^-^

9.48am

2009-01-04T09:40:00.002+08:00

"...That through death (Jesus) destroyed him that had the power of death, that is, the devil." ~Hebrews 2:14b~

It's a Sunday!
The final day of my 4 day break.
Wow... when you have fun, the sun like to run.

AGM yesterday was quick, interesting and pull of pictures.
I have got me a new play ground.
The marina barrage is a great place to 'Emo', we came to that conclusion after walking around the compound and having our hair blown all over the place.
Gosh, wind speed can be a real killer, and so can hair.
Natural hair dryer...

Went shopping and had dinner with Marilyn.
Walk, walk, eat, walk... MRT... walk.... walk... take bus.
Hahaha...
Thank God for technology, can still keep in touch with Marilyn when she goes for her next teaching gig.
JIA YOU WOMAN!!!!
-waves pompoms all over the place-

Me shall be attending service with TKM today.
Contemplating taking the bus down to TPY for the class.
May I will, maybe I won't.
Just one more week to grading.
Can feel time slipping out of one's hands...

Whip em' kids into shape before 11 Jan 09.
Let's see how much magic I would be able to work up.

Hopefully, will be able to get enough sleep before waking up at 5am tomorrow morning.
-loses her mind-
He shall provide!

^-^

1/365 + 2/365 + 3/365

2009-01-03T10:07:00.002+08:00

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction"
~Proverbs 1:7 ~

First of Jan was mostly spent out of the house and with colleagues.
We went to eat steamboat at Bugis side.
Eating from 2.30pm to 6.30pm is no mean feat.
Since I am not a chili person, I was rather content to go home without burning up my stomach lining. Hehe~
After all that eating, we decided to go for a long long long walk.
Got ourselves to Raffles City to do some Chinese New Year preparation.
I got me a new dress! =]
(and a pair of $10 shoes from Bugis street... before meeting up with the lot.)
We did indeed do a lot of walking.
From one department to another, to another and to another.
Up and down the escalators.
In and out of the changing rooms.
Directionally, it was a very holistic experience.
-chuckles-
Plenty of photos were taken, but not with my camera... so now I have to depend on my friend to pass me them pictures... haha

2 Jan was supposed to be spent playing pool, but I got a lot of aeroplanes and pigeons instead.
Yes, the best laid plans and intentions are usually never successful.
Ladida~
But, it still was a good day!
Went for lunch with TKM in Toa Payoh.
Sizzler lunch... gosh, me thinks the stomach has shrunk... I think I used to eat more...
-faints-
After which, we walked it off walking around the shops and looking for TKM's elusive ginger snack.
Bought food stuff and then headed for home.
Which found me falling asleep on the bus... hahaha...

Had a nap and pounded the computer before heading out once more to the library and to meet with the Ying-ster.
Gosh... I felt short.
Hahhaa...
White Tangerine was the venue.
Talking was the main item.
Bleah... can't believe its been so long since I've last seen her lor...
I realise I am super low on self-censorship when I am around her...
-hysterical laughter-
Food in tummy, legs took a walk... from Kovan to Serangoon, (and just in time) for the last train.
Wet hair kept me up till 2am before the head could make nice with the pillow.

This morning's sunshine never got to me... the blinds were brought down by one of the adults.
Yes, I feel the love =]

Will be going for the WWS AGM later.
To be held at the Marina Barrage!
WOOHOO~~~
I am soooo going to bring my camera along lor... plenty of photos to be taken...
Hopefully the weather will be conducive... hahah

Krystal!!!
How you feeling?
Medication doing its work well?

Yang Mui~
When you free?
We go out with Diana and Shi Min!

2 more days (including today) before we all head back to work.
Yeap... personal time I do cherish.
These are the days which the Lord has made!

^-^

First for 2009

2009-01-01T11:10:00.002+08:00

"The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." ~Psalm 34:17-18~

Blessed beginning to one and all for 2009!
Things can only get better!!!
-does the dance of joy-

The count down was spent in front of the computer screen last night.
Forget not the SMSes and the phone calls.
It's nice to know that there were others who did not go out as well.
Have no idea what the parties were like but I am sure that everyone had fun.

Today's the first day of the new year.
Wow... so many things to look forward to.
Birth Month hath begun!
CNY is just 3 weeks away!
Let the real PARTY begin!!!!
-loud hysterical laughter-

2008 was a good year.
Self discovery, learning, crying, laughing , loving and travelling.
Gosh, I never knew my Island Home till that year.
Took a big step in my life.
Working has taught me many things.
It has brought me closer to God.
I've made more than lost friends this year.
For all the tears and heartache, I look back and smile.
Everything God makes is perfect.
2009 shall be no different.
Although the outlook for certain green things looks grey, there is a silver lining for every dark cloud.
We will all make it though.
Of that I am very sure.
In the end, everything will be all right.
If its not all right, its not the end yet.
Woohooo~~~

We drink to new beginnings and a bright future yes?
Cheers!
^-^

Waving goodbye to 2008

2008-12-28T21:23:00.006+08:00

'O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth.'

~Isaiah 37:16~

30.12.2008
Shall be remembered as the day which I had to lay in bed and get over a fever and other bodily misfunctions.

Medication taken on a regular basis makes for a very good time of going boneless in bed.

Sleep is good for the mind and body.

Boneless chicken also...*hyiak-hyiak*

My health hasn't been all rosy this past year.

Have collected so many medication bags over the last 12 months.

I think I have been sick more times this year than in my entire life before 2008 combined.

Shesh... At least I know that this will not be a repeatable feat in the future. =]

Spent some time on the computer trying to get personal agendas completed.

Stumbled upon some information that leads me to the next few words which need to be gotten off my chest:

To whom this is for, you are where you are because of who you are.

Thank you for helping me get over you.

Linkin Park - Leave out all the rest

I dreamed I was missing
You were so scared
But no one would listen
Cause no one else cared

After my dreaming
I woke with this fear
What am I leaving
When I'm done here
So if you're asking me
I want you to know

[Chorus]
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed

And don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
[End Chorus]

Don't be afraid
I've taking my beating
I've shared what I've mean

I'm strong on the surface
Not all the way through
I've never been perfect
But neither have you
So if you're asking me
I want you to know

[Chorus]
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed

Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
[End Chorus]

Forgetting
All the hurt inside
You've learned to hide so well

Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are
[Chorus]

When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed

Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest

Forgetting
All the hurt inside
You've learned to hide so well

Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are
I can't be who you are

Went to catch Ip Man with Krystal and friends on Saturday.
Its a shiok movie!!!!!!!!!
Historically questionable but artistically wonderful.
Gives me the sudden urge to take up yong chun.
It's a 'girlie' martial art anyway~
-psychotic laughter-
The movie has its various plus points.
One of them being Donny Yen.
Gosh, that man is talented!
Can play the piano and kick the living crap out of his opponents on any given day of the week.
I appreciate men who can kick and still play a musical instrument.
-migumi laughter-
Not forgetting that he looks good in both period and modern clothes...
He can direct, fight and speak a number of languages.
-swoons-
Yeap, me have crush on the Yen-man.
-continues with the migumi laugter-

Now, I await the release of the DVD.
Heehee...

Been a tad nuts about pool too...
Its rather fun to think of all em' angles and the potential ways of getting the balls into the pockets.
Very satisfying to have a successful creative shot.
Frustrating to not get in a simple poke.
Oddly enough, I do better on tough shots then on easy ones.
-hits head against wall-
But ultimately, the company is the most important part of it all.

My boss recently went for lasik surgery...
Me now thinking of taking the same path.
Ka-ching, ka-ching gonna go bye-bye...
For the sake of a clearer future?
I think it's worth the investment...

Now... since this might be my final post for the year... I have some thanks to make...

Krystal,
Thank you for coming into my life.
You've helped me through a lot of tough times and even been a source of inspiration.
Thank you for being so positive and sharing many of 2008's high points with me.
You're like the sister I never had. =]

Parveen,
I attribute part of my surviving this year to you.
My one and only Parv-mama-Sugar-Babe.
You rockz my world.

Ying,
We made it through 2008!
Rejoice!

Marilyn~
Thanks for your words of wisdom and listening to my ranting.
I wish you all the best for your new job.
I know you will do fantastically well =]

Shoon,
Thanks for making time for me.
Amoung other things, hanging out with you is always a highlight on my calendar.

To all my friends whom I had the chance to meet up with throughout the year.
I thank you for being a part of my year.
It's been a trying time for all but you have made life more beautiful than it already is.

Last but not the least...
My Heavenly Father,
Thank You for all the people You have placed in my life.
Be their time fleeting or of a longer stance, they are Your way of telling me how much I am loved.
This year has been one of tears, laughter and plenty of headaches.
Through it all, I have seen Your grace and mercy, felt Your peace and unquantifiable joy.
With You holding my hand, I will not worry about anything.
Thank You for loving me.

^-^

The boxing of Boxing Day

2008-12-26T21:10:00.003+08:00

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
~Matthew 6:25-34 ~

Once again, I wish all a blessed Christmas.
I hope you have had the chance to be with people you are about and whom care about you.
I hope there was plenty of warmth.
I hope that you had fun and a might amount of laughter.
I hope that you made a lot of happy memories.
If you didn't please print out this message and come find me.
I will give you a nice big hug to make up for it.
(I will try my best ok?)

Yes, me shall acknowledge that me make entries on very inconsistent timings.
Here is another post to compound the factoid.
-hysterical laughter-

Had wanted to donate blood during the mobile blood drive at Plaza Singapura last Saturday but... the crowd was very large and I was given very misleading information.
My heart was set on getting some donation done... so I waited... give and take and then...
All in all, no 'poking' was done and 3 hours of my time was wasted on the waiting...
*pui*
This blood donor was and is very disappointed with the way things were carried out on that day.
*tsk tsk*
Then again, it is nice to know that there are a lot of other people in Singapore who are willing to get 'poked' for the sake of others.

Good thing XJ san was there with her stall... saved me some heart ache.
Did some buying as well =]
Hope to see some of the creative ideas soon!
heehee~

Economic woes are getting to my wallet...
Its high time the wallet got played closer to the chest...
Alamak...
The company is doing the same thing.
Doing exit procedures for people you hardly know is one thing.
Doing exit procedures for people you are close to, that is another ball game.
Life goes on.
I hope that the economy recovers really soon.

It's that time of the year again when I can shamelessly listen to Carol of Bells.
Pass the URLs along to friends and still be within the season.
Wahaha...
12 days of Christmas...Still got time to be crazy over the tune.
Ladida~~

Bought Christmas goodies for my officer personnel.
Had gift ex-change within my department.
Wished plenty of people Merry Christmas.
Made plans for the office shut down.
Want to take leave next week... not sure if it will be possible.
But all good things come to those who wait patiently on the Lord.
Heehee
Shall do my best to get that leave... but if I don't use it... I will be around for my colleagues.
Still a win-win situation.

Lunched with Shoon on Sunday.
We went to Hougang Mall.
Wow... tried the food at the Xiao Long Pao restaurant.
Not bad xia~
Value for money.
For once in a long while, I didn't go straight for the Japanese food.
Hahaha...
Chowed down the La Mian then walked around the mall.
Ended up having ice cream and doing some extra people watching before heading to Kovan training.
Chatting all the way through.
Can't wait for the next meet up.

My department dinner was held on 11 Dec 08 @ Jurong Point.
Kushin Bo was the venue and sashimi was the dish most favored by me.
I think I had my fill that night and then some.
Haha...
No sashimi for me for another 1 year, or so I thought... coz one week later...
I went out with a make-shift CMC cohort to the Mongolian buffet and then stuffed my plate with sashimi again... that in the end means that I will not be touching raw fish for another 2 years?
-faints-

Birth Month is coming up... round the bend... the planning hath began.
-psychotic laughter-

Bell choirs are amazing... but the high notes can be a bit painful on the ears at times.
Just try listening to a few tunes... rather soothing when the lower melodies are played.
Hahah
Of course, Carol of bells as played by a bell choir is the most original and still the best method of having it performed.
If you recall a previous post... I wrote about the most beautiful Carol of Bells experience I've ever had. Back when I was 15 and in Disney World.
Gosh... I can still recall it like it was yesterday~
-sighs in contentment-

Me are wanting to go to Sentosa to play.
Wanna go down the mountain on those go-cart thingys.
Hang out with friends and chill... but have to plan a good day to go... no idea when would be a good time... Chinese New Year holiday period?
-ponders-
Wanna do a lot of things... but plenty of things these days hinge on the amount of ka-ching one has in the holder, which also goes by the name of WALLET.
-ponders harder-
I usually go broker during the December/January period...
Best outings are always the ones which mix and maximise the no-money-fun theory with wonderful company.
Wahah~

Currently on a 5 day holiday - Christmas break.
So that means there are more chances for me to catch up on my sleep.
Which is what this missy has been doing.
Sleep is good - but the crappy thing is that the internal clock can't be switched off and I always find myself waking up at 5.30am.
-.-lll
The good thing is that I lay awake for about 30 seconds and then knock out again... hahaha
Hopefully I will get enough sleep before work comes around again on Monday.
But then again... Just have to 'ren' for 2 or 3 days before it's holiday period again.
-does the dance of joy-
Speaking of which, the weather has been a wonderful blessing in terms of it aiding the sleeping atmosphere.
Rain + blanket + pillow + MY BED = blissful sleep. :)

Me had so many good plans for the period.
Day after day was supposed to be packed to the brim.
Who would have known that all the elements would have gone c-r-a-z-y?
If I learn anything at all from this period, its that: the best laid plans always get blown to shreds.
Plenty of pigeons fly along with kites in the wind.
At the end of the day, be flexible and commit all to God.
Hahah...
That said... or written rather...

Christmas dinner on Christmas-eve was good.
Plenty of spread.
Warmth of family.
Gifts exchanged and Ian to be played with.
Hehe... His birthday is coming soon!!!

Christmas day was beautiful!
Started out with going to PLMC.
Went with TKM and then met YKM.
My way home and then went to meet the kiddos for the annual Christmas lunch @ Sir's house.
We ate, talked, ate, talked, played card games, talked, watched Red Cliff, talked, took photos, talked some more... then took more photos.
After which, we headed for White Tangerine for dinner around 8pm.
Dinner was shiok.
Extremely value for money.
Played pool afterward.
I won 2 out of 3 games!
My tian... first time I've done so well!
-bounces around the room-
Thanks goes to Krystal, Alvin, Daryl, Victor and the other tkd mates for being a part of all the fun =]
Wine is good yes?
-hysterical laughter-

Trainings of late have been rather good.
I train until my feet get burned by the ground, or blisters form, then head home and knock flat out in anticipation for the next day at work.
Nothing is more exhausting on the mind that realising that one will not have enough rest before the next day of pounding in the office.
Looking at the clock before knocking out... 12am... my mind goes :
"Oh @(#%... still got to work tomorrow... *bleah*"
and then I black out.
Only to be awaken by the alarm clock... the reminder of:
"Oi! Wake up!!!!!!! You gotta go to work!!!!"
The whole headache created by the lack of sleep is made worse if I have dreams during the night, because it would feel as if I never went to sleep at all.
A tired mind is worse than having a tired body.
-does a crazy dance with ladida included-
-drags self back from digression-
I so wanna get myself back into shape.
Flabby stuff needs to be un-flabbed.
Wanna get myself ready for the next grading.
As of January, I am officially 'green-light' for my 2nd Dan grading.
-starts banging head against random wall-
Its more than just being prepared for all the modules.
Its about being able to get ready mentally and physically.
You don't just go for a grading on a whim.
Have to be able to with stand whatever your potential opponent is able to throw at you.
Not something very easy to accomplish... that's why there is a minimum 2 year window time frame imposed on all who wish to go from 1st to 2nd Dan.

Speaking of which...
Toa Payoh sports hall is going to be renovated in preparation for the Youth Olympics, which will be held in 2010.
Plans have been made to hold all subsequent centralised gradings at the Jurong Sports Hall.
-runs mad around the house-
-pulls out hair-
-screams at the madness of it all-

ok... lets take a break from my insanity...

Sarah McLachlan - Building a mystery

You come out at night
That's when the energy comes
And the dark side's light
And the vampires roam
You strut your rasta wear
And your suicide poem
And a cross from a faith that died
Before Jesus came
You're building a mystery

You live in a church
Where you sleep with voodoo dolls
And you won't give up the search
For the ghosts in the halls
You wear sandals in the snow
And a smile that won't wash away
Can you look out the window
Without your shadow getting in the way?
You're so beautiful
With an edge and a charm and so careful
When I'm in your arms
Cause you're working
Building a mystery
Holding on and holding it in
Yeah you're working
Building a mystery

And choosing so carefully
You woke up screaming aloud
A prayer from your secret god
You feed off our fears
And hold back your tears, oh
Give us a tantrum
And a know it all grin
Just when we need one
When the evening's thin
You're a beautiful
A beautiful fucked up man
You're setting up your
Razor wire shrine
Cause you're working
Building a mystery

Holding on and holding it in
Yeah you're working
Building a mystery
And choosing so carefully
Ooh you're working
Building a mystery
Holding on and holding it in
Yeah you're working
Building a mystery
And choosing so carefully
Yeah you're working
Building a mystery
Holding on and holding it in
Oh yeah you're working
Building a mystery
And choosing so carefully

You're building a mystery

Back ground history as reason to why I have posted this song...
Not very sure if I've done it before...
Any o how...
I am a fan of Sarah McLachan's music.
Her voice is hauntingly beautiful and the lyrics make sense, most of the time anyway,
not the crash-bang-bang which the radio usually has.
And she has my respect for being able to play her own instrument and being able to sing 'live'.
It's hard to find singers who can really perform 'live'.

Now... since it is already the tail end of December...
Must list down the movies which I wanna watch.
(though I honestly doubt that I will have the chance to catch all of them before the year is up...)
Ip Man
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Red Cliff - part 2 (okok, that one comes out in Jan 09)
Twilight
Australia
Pride and Glory

So, I shall have to give my keyboard a rest.
I've been whacking it for the past 3-4 hours...
Till the next post~

^-^

Blessed Christmas to One and All

2008-12-24T22:58:00.005+08:00

"For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation."
~Ephesians 2 : 14~

Blessed Christmas to One and All.
May this season be filled with love, laughter and warmth.

You have my love as well,
^-^

Rewind please?

2008-12-08T11:21:00.003+08:00

"Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price."
~ Isaiah 55:1 ~

I'm back!
Record timing for another post... at this time anyway~

Coming back from camp on Saturday was somewhat bitter sweet.
I miss hanging out at WWS.
The environment and the people as well as the activities...
-silly smile at memories-
Really wanna bring more friends there next time.
Expose them to the beauty of Singapore and the importance of keeping it green.

Knocked out rather early on Saturday only to be woken up by the alarm to get ready for church.
Service with the small group of kids.
They had their own camp too.
Poor Arnold got injured last Sunday.
Cast on his left foot and he got it whacked during service when the seat fell on it.]
-winces at the image-
Had lunch with the cell group and was blessed with a lift half way home.
Reached home, went into black out mode on the bed and then woke up again to go running out of the house, in the rain, to the CC for class.

How long has it been since I last wore my dobok?!
-screams at the number of months-
I miss wearing that piece of uniform.
Blood, sweat and tears... literally... looks like I need to be wearing it more often.
Maybe, if the brain gets a bit too hot, the Me might contemplate bringing the dobok to the office to train in the Gym room.
-loud hysterical laughter-

Anyways, training was not too bad.
Just wondering if the Me should push into harder training territory.
If that is the decision, have to buy sparring guards and target(s).
More money flying out of the bank account...
-continues to wonder-
Need to up the poomsae standard a few notches.
Too long have I spent away from the 'one' I adore.
-more hysterical laughter-

Had dinner with Krystal, Alvin, Chin Mei and Mandy @ White Tangerine.
Am so touched by the fact that Mei and Mandy made the trip there.
Taking into consideration where they live, I think you would go 'Wow' too.
Food was eaten to the brim of tummies and monopoly was played.
I am SO not going to run my own business next time.
Krystal quite literally wiped all of us clean out.
She bought a grand total of 15 houses on 3 plots of land!!!
Just landing on one plot of her land would render you bankrupt!
-runs round the room screaming-

We talked, photo-ed, ate, played until closing time.
May mei had to leave earlier coz she was getting a tad tired from the day's events...
We sent Mandy to the MRT station and then walked Krystal to the bus stop.
Yes, part of a walk down memory lane.
The reality of it all.
Headed home from Serangoon side with Alvin... walking is so much fun (when one has the time).
By the time I got through the door, it was 12am.
Hair only went into dry area around 2am.
So there in lies the reason for me looking like a vampire panda today.

Thankfully the weather is cooling =]

Maybe go take a nap later...
Wahaha~

If there was a chance to rewind and replay my weekend - I would.

Aight... on to the other activities which were written about in the previous post.

Panasonic Tree planting day @ Seng Kang.
I helped out.
I got chao ta.
My daddy came along.
Photos were taken.
Waha~

Bowling tournaments.
I am a long kang cleaner.
My colleagues are now ranked rather highly on the Singapore Panasonic scale for bowlers.
Balls all round!

Outing with pals at Clarke Quay.
Hooters, dinner at Suntec, plenty of walking, some alcohol and spending quality time getting to know my friends better.
It was SHIOK!
That is another weekend I wouldn't mind reliving.
The hangover wasn't fun, but the time spent with friends before that was priceless. =]

Went to Sitex with some friends.
Bought thumb drives and drove my blood pressure up at the same time.
It kinda irritates the hair when bargins are seen after purchases have been made.
And mixed signals are never fun at all.
The products were good all the same, just that I abhore crowds.
Got the Me pushed around on more than 4 occasions - till the temper was let on the loose for a while... did some barging of me own.
-evil laughter-

Southern Bridges was fun!
Went with other colleagues.
Plenty of photos were taken and the best part is that we got closer.
Crozz department outings are such a joy~
Got myself chao tar-ed again.
After which, went a-walking around Vivo till late with Mandy and May mei.
We did retail therapy... feels so good~
-more evil laughter-
May mei left earlier, but Mandy and I hung around for the 2nd anniversary fireworks.
Shiok~~
More photos!!!

Running aorund the office in high heels.
I love my heels, but the aftermath is painful.
Good thing I've got two pairs of shoes left in the office.
-psychotic laughter-
Have to buy new ones soon though... I tend to make my way through my shoes rather quickly.
Oh dear.

So that's the run down.
Run back in time please?
God makes everything all work out aye?

Blessed be all.
^-^

What joy is mine

2008-12-06T00:40:00.007+08:00

“Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”- John 10:7, 9-10

Oh wow, how long has it been since my last post.
Ok, you don't have to answer that.
Needless to say, a lot has transpired.
Here's the quick run down:

Panasonic Tree Planing Day
Inter-Panasonic Bowling Tournament
Sitex
Southern Bridges walk with PFSAP colleagues
Outing with pals @ Clarke Quay
Switching of job responsibilities
Shopping sprees
Office running arounds
WWS Camp Jaga-r-ing
WWS bicycle patrol

Those are the few which I can recall off the top of my head... considering that I haven slept much over the past 24 hours... I think it's a pretty mean feat.
Haha

Now typing on the computer from WWS... Woohoo~

Took leave for the first time yesterday.
All for the sake of coming to WWS early.
Yes, it's my small heaven.
I miss coming here loads...

The weather over the last two days has been superb.
Raining like crazy every once in a while but not much that I have to be worried about because I Was not the one in charge of the camp this time round.

Me only play the role of advisor. ;)

-does the boggy-

Stayed up for most of the night... Krystal was instrumental in keeping me awake.

If not. the Sharon would have already hit the table with the jacket covering her head.

Worser still being the possibility that I would not have woken up from my nap at all... Hahahahhaaa

We chat, ate, chat, ate some more and did poomsae.

That last activity was the most successful in keeping my eyes open.

Right before 6am... Me suddenly got high and started dancing away at the fact that we did not have anyone to take over us in the shift.

-hysterical laughter-

Good thing Jimmy woke up soon after the dancing began to take over us.

Krystal and I went back into the office and completely went into the K.O. land of stars.

Got up again close to 10am and did my best to get my head on straight and ready for the bicycle patrol.

We saddled up the bikes and sped off to find Uncle Edward.

Enjoying the breeze along the way... no rain on our faces, just plenty of wind. =]

The scenery has changed so much since the last time I went for bicycle patrol.

F1 has brought about a whole new route for us to travel on.

The roads are paved so well that its literally a breeze to cycle down those tracks.

-swoon-

Took quite a few pictures with the cars which are currently at the F1 stalls.

Soong... like my personal car park... all those beautiful bodies...=]

Now listening to music and typing... hopefully I don't fall asleep at the computer table.

haha...

Got a nice 2.5 days ahead of me before having to go back to Tuas.

Life is a blessing from above.

Looking forward to the holiday season.

Bought most of the Christmas gifts already, now just have to continue with planning my schedule.

Got to make sure that it flows seamlessly into the new year...

During camp, I was asked by Jimmy to be a judge for the skit performances done by the kiddos.

Which was rather interesting and insightful.

I had not idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised.

The night was rather insightful.

But before that I must mention that plenty of shopping was done before the night shift commenced. Krystal and I took a nice 2 hour walk to Suntec City.

We bought food, food and more food.

Heeeeheee...

Anyways, night time work only began at 3am. That was my timing, Krystal has got more energy than me... she was up for the majority of the night. Had wanted to watch movies but the laptop ran out of battery...

-shrugs-

We ended up talking for most of the night.

Jumping right on to the aftermath of the bike patrol...

Lunch and hanging in the office.

Banging away on the keyboard.

I am really glad that Krystal made it for this camp.

Thanks for coming along dear =]

Aight...

Enough of my typing for now...

Will try and get in more info about the other activities in the next post...

Going into panda-zombie-vampire mood le...

Blessings~

^-^

God gave rock and roll to you

2008-11-04T20:25:00.003+08:00

"Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee."
~Deuteronomy 16:17

All praise be to my Heavenly Father.
He gives us enough to get through the day.
His mercy endures forever.
My cup runneth over with joy.

Today was very 'enriching' in the experience department.
Had an expatriate matter to attend to... started at 9am and lasted till 4pm.
-sinks head into palms-
God's plans are always perfect.
Everything in His time.
He is the ultimate planner.

Tree planting on Sunday was hot.
I was placed in charge of the transportation.
Daddy came along.
My daddy is my biggest supporter.
He came to the event and helped to plant a tree.
We spent some father-daughter time.
Praise be to God for the time we spent and the good weather!

I've been watching Roch School on OKTO.
SOONG AH~~~
Here is the song I've been hooked onto...
Drum roll please!!!
-drum rolls-

God gave rock and roll to you - Kiss

God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
Put it in the soul of everyone
Do you know what you want? you don't know for sure
You don't feel right, you cant find a cure
And you're gettin less than what you're lookin for
You don't have money or a fancy car
And you're tired of wishin on a falling star
You gotta put your faith in a loud guitar

Chorus:
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
Gave rock and roll to everyone (oh yeah)
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
Put it in the soul of everyone
Now listen
If you wanna be a singer, or play guitar
Man, you gotta sweat or you wont get far
Cause its never too late to work nine-to-five
You can take a stand, or you can compromise
You can work real hard or just fantasize
But you don't start livin till you realize - I gotta tell ya!

God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
Gave rock and roll to everyone
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
Put it in your soul(instrumental break)
God gave rock and roll to you (to everyone he gave the song to be sung)
Gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to everyone
God gave rock and roll to you (to everyone he gave the song to be sung)
Gave rock and roll to you, saved rock and roll for everyone
Saved rock and roll

Chorus repeats out...

I know life sometimes can get tough! and I know life sometimes can be a drag!
But people, we have been given a gift, we have been given a road
And that roads name is... rock and roll!

Its a very catchy song.
-hums the tune-
Wahahaha~
The show's concept is that of Gene Simmons going to a school to turn a bunch of students into rock stars.
The first season was madness with the youngsters from Christ Hospital.
The Emperor ruled the waves with the other students.
Gosh, what an awesome time they had...
GOD GAVE ROCK AND ROLL TO YOU~~~~~~

They doing job rotation again in the office.
Management has decided to move me to another side of the department.
Direct quote from a colleague "So fast?!"
So now, I am in the process of passing everything on to my other colleagues.
A bit sad to let go of my portfolio, because I have grown attached to the expats, but I guess in the long run it would be better for my experience.
Have to look on the bright side...
Yeap, it seems I have been sent back to square one....
Next question would be: how long?

Watched Avenue Q last friday night with Parveen.
It's cool.
It's sucks to be me.
-loud hysterical laughter-
I find myself humming most of the songs in the office.
Especially "It sucks to be me" and "What do you do with a BA in English".
Plenty of laughs to be had... laughing away with my sugar babe at the various NC16 bits... wow... liberation through puppets... wonderful singing as well...
Thanks for sharing the night with me Parv!!!! :D
Here are the lyrics to the second song:

What do you do with a BA in English?
What is my life going to be?
Four years of college and plenty of knowledge
Have earned me this useless degree

I can't pay the bills yet
Cos I have no skills yet
The world seems a big scary place
But some how I can't shake
This feeling I might make
A difference to the Human Race

-continues humming the song...-

Had lunch with Yang Mui, Diana and Shi Min on Saturday.
At Shokudo.
The same place as the last time.
At the same seats with the same food.
Yeap, some things aren't meant to change.
Hahaha...
But it was fantastic to get updated with their lives...
How I miss hanging out with them...
Walked around and sat with super sweet drinks before heading off to the NAFA 3 campus to watch the Japanese Cultural Night production.
Alex, Suzuna and Michelle were involved.
Eye opening experience had with Jamie.
Might try my hand on the Tenko... I think it would be very good stress relief...
-psychotic laughter-

I kinda miss my piano... actually... I do miss my piano...
Miss the pounding on the keys and de-stressing songs...
Feeling the need to praise the Lord with my fingers dancing across the black and whites...
Feel like buying one to put in the house... but the next question would be where to place it.
Plenty of factors to consider if I wanna place a piano in the house... regardless of the size... there is an electricity issue to ponder over as well...
-continues musing-

Krystal,
Jia you!
JIa you!
JIA you!
JIA You!
JIA YOu!
JIA YOU!!!!!!!
-waves pompoms all over the place and gets the whole neighbourhood to join in the waving-

Aight... time to sign off for now...
and remember...
GOD GAVE ROCK AND ROLL TO YA~~~~~

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Why so serious?

2008-10-27T10:20:00.003+08:00

"And it shall come to pass...that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids... will I pour out my spirit."
~Joel 2 : 28-29

Yes, the time hath come.
I shall reveal the history behind:
"Good wine need people who know how to taste wine in order to appreciated it. the same goes to people who know how to appreciate beauty.. "

This all came about when the office officially rolled out the new uniform for the ladies in administration.
Pink top with grey blazer and skirt.
Its a rather big change from the previous black dress.
On me, its a literal little black dress with the wrong things being emphasised. =.=lll
The new uniform is closer to something out of U2.
Air stewardess maybe...
Panasonic airways anyone?
Getting to the point... a colleague of mine commented that I look very different in the uniform.
He even went as far to say that I look very 'chio'.
My disbelief you can totally imagine, coz no one from the opposite sex has ever said that I am pretty - no I am not bluffing. (Closest to come to that would be Ivan... in jc...)
To my "don bluff lah..."
My colleague said the above statement.
That is something really worth remembering.
Thanks Bernard, you made my day~ =]

My colleague has finally come back from maternity leave.
Hehe... glad she's back, now the office is less 'empty'.

I've missed out on Cell group and TKD for almost a month... then again, it could be more than a month... gwad... Gotta make sure I get back soon.
Body and Spirit need edification.
-whacks head against wall-
Church services have also been not seen for a while.
EOGM aside, spending time with TKM at PLMC was a vastly better idea in comparison to making the trip all the way to Geylang East.
By the way, the EOGM lasted to 5.45pm yesterday.
-faints-

Oh, how shopping I would love to do.
Retail therapy... something I finally understand.
The hard part comes when the loot gets brought home, and the old clothes or whatever else has to be thrown out in order to make room for the new items.
Sentimental me vs 'You bought it! better make room for it' me.
-hysterical laughter-

Friday night was spent at Bugis with Krystal.
Ate/Drank at Soup Spoon.
Gooooooood~~~
I walked from Boon Keng to Bugis.
Nice little accomplishment on a Friday evening aye?
We yakked, walked and window shopped.
Have to make sure we use al the coupons before the end of the month ah!~~

Gonna get my hands on the IRONMAN DVD.
Once the price falls.... am aiming the more expensive set, but the current pricing is abt 40 plus.
A copy shall become mine once it hits the 30-ish mark.
-psychotic laughter-
While we're at this... I wanna get my hands, and ears, on the new Jay Chou album!
Anyone got lobang?
Also want a new computer, high heels, the Twilight 4-logy and a new phone.
Very seldom does one hear me saying that I need a new phone... but this time, my nokia is getting me a tad of the edge with the gallery problem... to th service centre!!!!
-ROARS-

Went out for dinner with Shoon on Wednesday night.
Sakae sushi.
Hehoo~
A treat from my dear friend.
Thanks =]
Talked, ate, walked, yakked.
Next one at Botak Jones?
Choco Fondo!!!

In the past week, I have been to the airport twice.
Both times to study with Krystal.
sub-objective to send my guys off and 'huan-ying' them.
First visit was a success.
Second visit was a success in a different manner.
Sometimes, when you plan too much and everything goes out the window, you have no choice but to trust God.
Life is full of mysteries.
Give in to it, embrace it.
It's what makes life beautiful.
Last night, ended up having dinner with Krystal, around 9pm plus.
At Sakae sushi.
(anyone sense a trend forming?)
Thank you and big, hug, giant hugs to Krystal for the treat. =]
I love the airport, maybe I should spend more time there...
-ponders-
Most likely to get a knock on the head from my daddy for wanting to do that though.
Hahahhaha~

Company had bowling tourney at the beginning of the month.
I am a professional drain cleaner.
I do drain cleaning at bowling alleys as part of community service and volunteering work.
-hysterical laughter-
Arm and thumb got swollen after all that ball throwing.
Managed only 1 spare and 2 strikes after 4 games.
Can imagine my elation of getting a strike... jumping into the air with glee.
It was nice to finally be given high 5s for whacking down all 10 pins.
-continues laughing-
I even got me a new super hero in the process.
Haha...
Now to prepare for the BIG bowling tourney at the end of November.
*dum-da-dum-dum*

Work is work.
Stress is stress.
I've lost about 3 kilos.
Wahahahaha...

First time I took private MC was last Tuesday.
Was so 'out' of it that I couldn't get out of bed.
Rest is really what the body needs.
Hopefully I can get it today as well.

Happy Deepavali to one and all!
=]

Here's the top events lined up for this week:
Ave Q
Outings
Tree planting
WWS patrol (maybe)
Pirates 3-logy (I've been watching it over and over again Parv!)

Krystal,
JIA YOU!!!
-waves pompoms and throws confetti in striking similarity to the opening of the Beijing Olympics-
You can do it one!
Chiong!!!!
WO YONG YUAN ZHI CHI NI!!!

Parveen!
AVE Q IS WAITING FOR US!!!!
-does the dance of joy-

Yang Mui,
Where you wanna go for 1 Nov?
Am still waiting for Shi Min to get back to me.
Diana is ok for that date...
Perhaps we have tea?
Something different from the norm...heho~

Yingying,
Jia you at work girlfriend!
We will make it one!

Aight, I would type more, but there are some other things calling me..
Blessing to all~
-hugs-

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Wow

2008-10-19T18:56:00.002+08:00

Psalm 23 (For the Work Place)

The Lord is my real boss, and I shall not want.He gives me peace, when chaos is all around me. He gently reminds me to pray and do all things without murmuring and complaining.
He reminds me that He is my source and not my job.He restores my sanity everyday and guides my decisions that I might honor Him in all that I do
Even though I face absurd amounts of e-mails, system crashes, unrealistic deadlines, budget cutbacks, gossiping co -workers, discriminating supervisors and an aging body that doesn't cooperate every morning, I still will not stop--- for He is with me! His presence, His peace, and His power will see me through.
He raises me up, even when they fail to promote me.He claims me as His own, even when the company threatens to let me go. His Faithfulness and love is better than any bonus cheque
His retirement plan beats any 401k there is!When it's all said and done, I'll be working for Him a whole lot longer and for that I BLESS HIS NAME!!!!!!

From a conversation with my colleague:

"Good wine need people who know how to taste wine in order to appreciated it. the same goes to people who know how to appreciate beauty.. "

I shall speak more about the above the next time...

Blessings to all you who read this.

-hugs-

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Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest

2008-10-05T21:25:00.003+08:00

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble"
~Psalm 46:1~

Wow, what a weekend.
I don't say that very often, but yeah, WOW.

Saturday started out with tuition and then proceeded to a very PINK event.
Tuition was rather interesting, coz I under estimated my students ability to grasp a certain topic and in the end, we did a lot of other ad hoc activities which I hope they managed to understand.
Have a feeling, that some of the stuff I thought that might have been over their heads.
Oppz.
Neh, they will learn the same thing in the future.
Haha...

Came home with a packet of noodles for lunch and then attempted to take a nap.
Was not successful on the nap side.
Rushed out of the house to meet Krystal for the Pink Ribbon walk.
Before I begin to describe that event, here are some quotes:
"Mummy... got people jogging - they cheating!!!"
"Pink ribbon walk... pink ribbon WALK!"

Both us gals thought that we were going to be late for the event.
Rushed from our respective homes to the meeting point.
Ended up having to wait an hour before the walking really began.
Plenty of pink all over the place.
The more sporting ones going a step further.
Perfect example would be the group with the pink wigs... cool xia~
It was cool to see people of all ages coming together to recognise a common goal.
The cause is close to home for me.
No, I do know that there are others who share the same sentiments about breast cancer.
This disease can and will be fought.
We shall not go quietly into the night~!
-ROAR!!-

To kill time while waiting for the flag off, Krystal and I walked around the area, water water every where... *please complete the line*
Finally, we were flagged off by the guest of honour - Dr Vivian.
We started out at the middle of the pack.
Slow walking is not our strong suit.
Weaved here and there, power walked and skipped a few steps... more descriptions can be used to describe how we criss-crossed our way within the crowd.
Out of no where, we made our way to the front.
Haha...
For your information, the jogging people were not us... the second quote was directed at us though... Correct Krystal?
-hysterical laughter-
We finished the entire route with plenty of time to spare.
Flag off was at 5.30pm odd.
We reached the end point at 6.05pm.
Now all I have to do is find out the exact distance which we covered.
Haha...

Free food awaited us at the finish line.
Milo, chikus, ice cream, water, buns.
Heeho~
We sat down at one of the benches, continued to take pictures and did plenty of people watching.

Having cooled down, and not decided where to go for dinner...
a number was chosen and we ended up at the Esplanade...
flurry of lights and smoke, losing my towel and finding it once more, more photos... waiting for the queue to shorten...
We changed our minds and went to Suntec for dinner instead.
Hahaha...
Walked some more in an effort to get away from the crowds.
Ended up at Bakerz Inn.
Food wasn't too shabby.
Don't mind going there in the future to have grub. =]

Mouths did a lot of exercise.
Chewing and yakking away.
-more hysterical laughter-
Walked off the full tummy in Suntec.
FINALLY GOT MY WALL-E PLUSH!!!!!
-does the dance of joy-
Least I forget, me now have a spiffy new Speed Mouse pad as well as an Ironman Magnet...
-migumi laughter-
Taking the shops closing as a sign, we made for the MRT station.
Gosh, I have not been to Suntec for the longest time lor~
The whole area has changed so much, we almost got lost...
O.olll

Krystal reached home before me.
Thank God she decided to give me a call, kept me awake long enough to get home.
Knocked out at around 1, after the long wait for the hair to dry.

Sunday service was a blessed occasion.
Learnt this song.

Hosanna - Hillsongs United

Verse 1
I see the king of glory
Coming down 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

Chorus
Hosanna, hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Verse 2
I see a generation
Rising up to take the place
With selfless faith, with selfless faith
I see a new revival
Staring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees, we're on our knees

Bridge
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 is yours
Everything I am for your kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity

Chrous

Yes, I know that I am a very lagging person when it comes to Hillsong music.
Don't have to remind me.
I guess I am very much old school when it comes to singing Christian songs...
hahaha~
I shall lead my ministry in this song soon.
It has blessed me.
I know it will bless them as well.
Amen!

So that was my weekend.
As for the rest of my week...
Krystal came over on Wednesday to study.
Thursday and Friday were rather ok in the office.
Was supposed to go out for dinner with some colleagues on Friday night, but it got postponed cos of a hospital emergency.
Praying for the parent to be well soon.
In the end Krystal came over again to study on Friday night.
More literature, more general paper - by Jove, it is(was) beautiful!
-dodges the flying slipper-

A few things cropped up on Friday night.
Tomorrow's the time to have them cleared.
There will be changes made next week.
God shall prevail.
In the end everything will be alright.
If its not alright, its not the end.
Amen!
-ROAAR!-

Krystal~
We've got to use the vouchers before the end of the month!
CHIONG AH~!!!

Yang mui~
We go Causeway point for dinner one day want?
-big large silly smile-

Parveen,
Sugar babe! Ave Q in less them 25 days!!!!
-does the dance of joy again-

Gah, Wake Boarding competition is next Weekend... I wants to go and do boat duty!!!
-pouts-
A day on the water would be the best kind of rest...
Sit back and people watch.
Hang out and chill.
Let the waves drift by.
Engine roar to life and create wakes.
Soak in the sun, have lots of fun.
Haha...
Another time I suppose.
Have fun Marilyn~

Oh, Grading was last Sunday.
Another rush-rush-RUSH day.
Went from Kovan to Boon Keng to Toa Payoh.
Morning went well, so did the afternoon.
By God's grace, I managed to cram all 5 high dan poomsae into my head before the test.
My test went well.
Rather proud of myself.
Even before the results were announced on Saturday.
Hehe...
I am now qualified for Level 2 in Poomsae Coaching.
*HUUUUUU~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*
All praise to God for His blessings!

After my long awaited nap this afternoon, the body feels a bit better.
At least I won't feel like a rag doll in the office tomorrow.
Hahah...
Keep praying, keep praising, keep living for Christ.
Hosanna~

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F1 + Kimi + PH + Study + PRW + TKD + etc = Normal day

2008-10-01T09:38:00.005+08:00

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."
~ 1 Peter 5:7

Biggest highlight on the Singapore calendar for September: First night race on the F1 schedule.
Dark horse won the race which he was sure he would not win.
First time for me to be watching the race.
Never was a fan, but now... still not really a fan.
Though I tip my hat off to the teams.
Such effort in the timing of pit stops and driving methods.
The team work is fantastic.
Was cheering for Kimi, but oh well~
Maybe next race?

The excitment about the race went all the way to the office.
Very nice to have a common topic to talk about for the entire day.
I think everyone was rather keen on chatting about what will happen next year... haha

It's a public holiday today!
Selemat Hari Raya to all my muslim friends!
May your gatherings be full of laughter and more joy.

The blue moon hath arrive.
I get to see sunshine at my housing estate.
Can't remember the last time I was able to smell the house in the day time.
Welcome rest, time in the house and with the family.
Like a mini/half weekend.
Another 2 days and the week will be over~~
-bounces all over the house-

Anyone wanna buy me a Wall-E / Eve plush?
-hysterical laughter-

Went for poomsae course 2 Sundays ago.
5 high dan patterns in 3 hours.
Not enough ram to store all the information.
Spent last week trying to memorise the movements.
Had the test on Sunday, right after supplimentary grading at Kovan.
Mr Lim says that the whole lot would have failed had we gone for the gradings for high dan.
erm...
But it remains to be seen, how well the group really did at the end of the day.

The cool thing is that I managed to get 4 out of the 5 poomsaes memorised.
Don talk about how well I can do them.
My main response to that question is that I am merely a first dan.
Ask me to go for a third dan grading?
-faints dead away-
Good experience nontheless.
Just waiting for the real results to come out.
Hahaha~

Krystal's coming over to my place to study today~
ECONOMICS SHALL BE KILLED OFF!!!
-evil laughter-

I've got a blue black on my hand....donno from where did I get it... Hmmm...

Had dinner with Jamie last Friday.
Food food food, at the Jurong Point Japanese food market thingy.
Ramen.
Maybe we go there again another time?

Pink Ribbon walk's this Saturday!
Me ish going with Krystal!
So exciting.
The day itself will be another mad rush for me.
Seng Kang to Pasir Ris to Town for the walk.
Wow... so happening.

Xiao Ping commented that I am a very busy person.
My response was: I was busy before joining the company, now I am a bit more 'tame'

Had to work overtime last night.
A last minute decision.
Thank God for Bee Im.
She gave me a lift home.
Bless her kind heart!
Good thing the E-flash got put up in time.
Yesterday was really packed with stuff.
Go doctor, office, whack work, whack more work, dio OT.
Thank God for today. =]

OK, time to make for the schedule of today.
Praises to the Lord for all!

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The Power that IS

2008-09-15T20:07:00.002+08:00

"The just Lord is in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgement to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame."
~ Zephaniah 3:5

Things look so much better today.
God's working in mysterious ways.

Compass Point finally has a subway!!!
THANK YOU GOD!!!!
-does the happy dance around the room-

Conducted my first full orientation on my own.
Gah, thrown into the sea and left to swim and fend for myself.
Not bad if I do say so.
Just will have to see how the next session goes... *dum-da-dum-dum*

Sunday service was wonderful, the children were so blessed.

My ice cream awaits me... hehao...
Then time to do bible study~

Qns:
Anyone can help me buy a Wall-E/Eve plush toy?
-silly sweet smile-

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