Its the middle of week 1 now.. the heat is up again.. unfortunately.. but nevermind.. the stress is always there..

The week has been short so far cos the pracs n tutes only start next week but then there is quite some readings to do already n tutes to prepare for.. but its ok still.. just need to manage my time wisely..

I realised my attention span has become quite short lately.. i dunno y.. or was it the same as before.. I could only have full concentration for 30 mins then after that need to have a short break to do other stuff before coming back to it again.. At the rate I am going.. when can I finish my work man???

I need to prepare for friday's bs.. till then.. I hope the newbies come back...

I have been back in adelaide for almost a week now.. Landed in adelaide on tuesday, welcomed into super duper sunny adelaide.. oh well.. it has been freaking hot for the first few days then after that the temperature became more bearable.. currently hovering from 30 degrees to 35 degrees.. Its Hot! Its dry! Not all of u will understand what I m saying.. but nevermind.. But there is a phrase from Grace which I really like.. That is.." We steam in singapore n we bake here" .. Its so hot that we can fry an egg on our head.. hey .. no kidding!

I have settled very much everything now.. tmr uni is starting again.. its a brand new year.. a brand new semester.. a brand new start.. Gotta pray pray pray that everything goes well...

This semester is gonna be busy again.. its time to get everything running again.. from my uni work to my homecooked meals.. to laundry.. ocf.. church.. friends.. and everything else..

I have been helping at ocf booth since I came back.. great to know so many new friends and to be able to bring them into the knowledge of God..

The welcome night on friday was a huge success.. great turn out..
Its the first time I literally see crowds of people waiting for ocfers to pick them up from coles to head for ocf.. I was a little overwhelmed but very happy still.. Glad to see Nesta, David and Rachel serving as well.. everyone is doing their part for God..

Today we had our first meeting over at Ivy's place.. First time I prayed with Danny.. Its my honour n joy to be able to work with such a humble n knowledgeable leader this year.. Really looking forward to learning n moulding each other with the word of God...

Just want to share a verse which Danny shared with me today..

It speaks of Paul's Labor for the church...

Colossians 1:28

We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

I havent blogged in a while.. Not because I dun have anything to say or no updates for anyone.. but rather.. life has gotten too interesting.. what has the new year installed for me?

I am not sure.. what I can say is I have got to stay focused.. on God and on my studies.. N also my promise to God which I will discipline myself to fulfill that.. If u wan to know what God has asked of me, u can ask me.. very very few people know... I wan to share but only to the interested people..

Last year, I was full of ups n downs.. when I was up, I was really very happy.. but when I was down, I was down in the slumps.. I can just shut everyone out n only let God in.. But I praise God for those periods of dryness because through those times, God has made me tougher than before.. more reliant to him than before.. but more importantly.. though I shut humans out.. I still opened my heart to God..

Thats the greatest thanksgiving point back to God..

All in all, I can say that I have gained alot last yr.. relationships.. love.. friends.. trust.. maturity..
Thank God those periods of unhappiness were swiftly removed by u... U removed the pain n retained the joy...

Today its the first day of Chinese New Year...

Just want to do a brief summary of what I have done the past 2 months then I will be back to adelaide to begin my new semester..

Dec:

- was a month when I was struck down n then lifted up to a greater height by God. It was a
month where I was stretched by God n my faith was tested n moulded.. Its u who made
everything beautiful and bearable..
- Ian's singapore trip for 3 days.. n how we waited at Moses' house for him..haha.. funny..can u
believe that we thought he was lost.. haha.. long story..
- was in chiangmai for 8 days.. the most memorable part of my life last year..
- Samuel's trip to Singapore.. of course I enjoyed that too though he touched down the same day
as me after my chiangmai trip..
- Met up with Richard n Slyvy
- Time spent with Tracy n Xuanhua.. caught up alot.. the chats really made me happy..
- Church sessions were very meaningful to me too.. I will miss that.. but I miss my Edge church..
I miss my connect grp.. miss deb..

Jan

- Spent time with family..
- Read alot of books ( Relationships, health.. Bible )
- Spent moments of quietness with God especially at night..
- Received a few tests from God.. I almost failed the last one.. but in the end I didnt cos God
kept me close to him.. Praise God for his mercy..
- Yoshi's trip to Singapore.. the time spent with aDDielle, Paul, Moses, Kazu.. Been to so many
places with them.. now everywhere has memories of them.. love u all..
- Sally n her sister's stopover in singapore.. though short but I was very happy cos so long never
see Sally..
- IDP talks.. successful.. Knowing some people for the first time n rendering help to them brings
me a lot of joy..
- Visits to Church of Singapore and St John's Chapel..
- First time visit to Fillipino service.. its so cool man..hehe.. seeing people gathering together n
Praising God.. n especially the young ones who have the opportunity to serve God..

Feb:

- Busy buying stuff cos going back soon..
- went for seminars n short trips..
- Bought my billigual bible.. my most precious..hehe
- Aaron's stopover in Singapore..
- CNY

Top 5 places I have been hitting the last 2 months:

1. BUGIS
2. ESPLANADE
3. ORCHARD
4. CCK
5. VIVOCITY

Dun ask y.. those who knows will understand...hehe...

I need to start packing.. pack.. pack.. pack.. flying of tmr evening...

Been in Singapore for too long.. I wan to go back to my sunny adelaide...

Till then...

The answer I received from God isnt No..

God is right about me. Now, that shouldnt be my focus.

I wan to build up my relationship with God. I know he can bring me to greater heights.

Over the years especially the last 2 yrs. I love n trust him with my life, with everything I have.

From a few days ago, I realised that God was saying that I have placed him second in my heart. Someone else took his position or rather there are 2 people in the first position.

I know what he wants. I know his desire.

I have restored God's position in my life. There is noone who can hold my love, noone except God.

He allowed me to meditate on this song.. the words was his message to me..

Lord, I give u my heart, all the days of my life, have ur way in me..

There are alot of updates.. But I have a problem finding the starting point..

Done too much over the last 2 weeks..

I need to find a point of rest first..

Time really flies..

In 2 weeks time, I will be back in adelaide..

I want to treasure my time at home even more..

I have been wanting to update my blog for many days now.. but I never did get down to anything..

3 days ago, I felt sick.. it started with sore throat on Tuesday.. then Tuesday night came the block nose.. I had problems breathing the whole night.. didnt sleep much.. Wednesday.. I was down with flu n sore throat.. like I told my close friends.. I am Fisherman's best friend.. I finished a total of 3 packets in 3 days.. I think I have never eaten that many in my entire life..
But frankly, I m not getting any better.. havent felt that sick in many years..

Now all other symptoms r coming.. Coping with recurring headache, fever, coughing badly too.. nose still blocked though I took medicine.. so stuffed up.. Its unpleasant.. especially after so many days n getting worse by the day.. its not funny anymore..

I just need some rest now..

Will update again when I get better..

Pray for me ok?

5 mins ago, I was reading an email sent by my OCF centre. My heart is stirred by the stories I have read. In my life, I have not just read or heard stories about missionaries and their work but I have witness with my own eyes of the hand of God blessing their work.

My trip to chiangmai I will never forget. The sacrificial love of our very own missionary, the vision bestowed to her by God, her passionate heart, her humble personality. Every little attribute of her is worth to be my example.

I know that will not be my only mission trip.. I know there will be more to come.. Its the beginning.. Every mission trip is a step of faith..

I believe when God has impressed something in ur heart. Its not something that u urself can remove, nor circumstances can hinder. I have been there and experienced that.. Its in his perfect plan nicely crafted out for u.. His beloved Child...

I am priviledged to call him my Abba Father..

I am priviledged to know that a chinese national, previously studying in Tasmania is now serving as a trainee leader in one of the HC fellowships. The discipleship/foundation he received in Australia definately contributed to his walk with God here in BJ.

I am blessed to know the work going on in Tibeten Christians.

I am blessed to know leaders are being trained all over the world.

Friends, I just marvel at the HAND OF GOD in ALL our lives. You dont know where and how the God of Wonders is going to use the work of our hands in OCF and the ripple effect.Just an encouragement to all of you that your labours are not in vain. Gods plans and purposeswill be seen.

My favourite pianist and singer Jim Brickman...

I first felt in love with his songs when I was 17. On one of the days, after college, I came across his songs when I passed by one of the music shops. His voice n his music really captured my attention.. until today those songs are still my favourite..

Check this out..

the love i found in you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGKNCsBwkgY&mode=related&search=

Valentine by Jim Brickman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPOt25HfwUw

beautiful-Jim Brickman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4iIA19n5Ok

Piano Recital Jim Brickman Lake Erie Rainfall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRTXg_7p3Hk

jim brickman piano freedom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXDOKSIEEoU&mode=related&search=

Rocket to the Moon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy2w1SJpCc4&mode=related&search=

My wish this valentine is to obtain his latest album..

Album Title: Jim Brickman Valentine released 8th Jan 2007

Jim Brickman's special, limited-edition CD VALENTINE available only at Borders.

Tracklist:

1) Valentine (Instrumental Version – Never Before Released)

2) To Hear You Say You Love Me – featuring Jake Simpson (previously only available @ iTunes)

3) Escape – (title track from the CD: ESCAPE)

4) Sundown – (unreleased instrumental from the ESCAPE studio sessions)

5) Reflection - (unreleased instrumental from the ESCAPE studio sessions)

6) You – (featuring Tara Mclean – never before released in the U.S.)

7) Open - (unreleased track from the ESCAPE studio sessions)

8) Brazilian Sunset - (new instrumental from the ESCAPE studio sessions)

9) Sacred Moments – (new instrumental)

10) Love of My Life – (original song demo – featuring Tom Douglas Vocal)

Click on this link to listen to his songs for free.. Latest Album!!!

http://www.brickmanmedia.com/jim/borders/

My friend just asked me if I was interested to watch "Multiple Personalities Disorder Hossan Leong's New Psycho Stand-Up Comedy!"

I am interested of course! I have always liked stage plays, musicals n orchestra performances just that its hard to find a friend who appreciates such stuff but my interest still remains.

One of my JC gal friends once commented that it will take ages to find a person who appreciates such art..

A preview of whats coming up...

Synopsis

Hossan Leong is the uncivil servant in charge of the newest Ministry department, set up to lure foreign talent to our fair shores. Going for glamour, he tries his best to convince International Personalities to come set up home in Singapore!When his time runs out and he has nothing to show for, he turns Absolutely Schizo! Hossan starts to morph into some of the entertainment scene's most popular icons!One moment he's a down and out Barry Moneylow auditioning for the National Day Parade. Next, he's Whitney Whoseturn lamenting her marriage woes as she waits in line at immigration. Blink, and he's Kenny Rogered Chicken, waxing lyrical about country music and Hainanese chicken. Poof! It's Hossan as Prints! The artist formerly known as a symbol, trying out a new career in graphics for Singapore¿s many campaigns!Hossan Leong, the funniest "split" personality in Singapore, takes stand-up comedy to riotous new heights. It's New! ... and definitely INSANE! Hossan Leong is the uncivil servant in charge of the newest Ministry department, set up to lure foreign talent to our fair shores. Going for glamour, he tries his best to convince International Personalities to come set up home in Singapore!
When his time runs out and he has nothing to show for, he turns Absolutely Schizo! Hossan starts to morph into some of the entertainment scene's most popular icons!
One moment he's a down and out Barry Moneylow auditioning for the National Day Parade. Next, he's Whitney Whoseturn lamenting her marriage woes as she waits in line at immigration. Blink, and he's Kenny Rogered Chicken, waxing lyrical about country music and Hainanese chicken. Poof! It's Hossan as Prints! The artist formerly known as a symbol, trying out a new career in graphics for Singapore¿s many campaigns!
Hossan Leong, the funniest "split" personality in Singapore, takes stand-up comedy to riotous new heights. It's New! ... and definitely INSANE!

Another cool stuff coming up, is the performance of Singaporean acapella group BUDAK PANTAI (which means 'beach boys' in malay). They perform ONCE a month at YMCA rooftop. Not only could they sing, they have good rapport with audience and are very entertaining.

Anyone interested, please let me know.

7.30pm
at BlueMoo Cafe (roof top of YMCA)
on Friday, 9 Feb!

Good music, never-tasted-before food (literally) and good company!

Let me know early, seats must be reserved.

I am quite tired today. Been reading and talking to some friends this afternoon. Today suddenly one of my friends from Sydney asked me to go East Coast next week. I haven’t been there for a long long time. I actually like the beach but its rather inconvenient to go but this time my friend asked me to go. I also wan to catch up with him, haven’t seen him for a few months now. Gonna go n makan roti john then go East coast…

I went for dinner with an old friend today. We had Jap food.. I think I ate too much.. my stomach is bursting..

One of our friends is getting married.. this friend is much older than us. Not surprising that he is getting married.. just that he only know his bride for 3 mths n they r already rushing into marriage..

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Dunno why.. I feel like visiting Sentosa these days but none of my friends seem to want to go..

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Today I realised that my decision in 2004 is right. It has proven to be right.. I once thought I made a wrong decision. It was tough at the beginning, difficult to move on.. but now not only I have moved on, I have been happier since then..

There is no need to speculate what the decision was about or related to who... just know that its a good decision.. thats good enough..hehe..

I was up till late last night doing my own stuff.. talking to a few friends..

Last night at about 1.45am, I read an email. An email from a good brother, a good friend, my coleader. He is going home. I read his testimonial and truely I witness God's hand upon his life and I am happy for him to be able to journey on, to begin a new chapter of his life. I was sad when I read the email. Nothing to deny about.

I remember G telling me more than one and a half yrs ago to take things by my stride, to accept that people come n go. Though I dun see G often but she taught me some things which always remains in my heart. She taught me wat it takes to be a leader 2 yrs ago. She taught me how to be humble and to learn from others. Her words rang in my mind last night again. I remembered every word.. I remembered her expression when she told me those words of wisdom.

I went to God for comfort last night. In the early hours of the morning, I seek my God and his strength. Being in adelaide for 2 yrs, I saw my friends come n go. Those dear to me, I do keep in contact.

I saw how they exalt God. I saw how they serve God..

God spoke to me through this verse last night.

Phillippians 1:20

"I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death."

"My determined purpose is to be my utmost for his highest -- my best for his glory." To reach that level of determination is a matter of the will, not of debate or of reasoning. It is absolute and irrevocable surrender of the will at that point. Shut out every other thought and keep yourself before God in this one thing only -- my utmost for His highest.

Extracted From:
My Utmost For His Highest
Oswald Chambers

I like this devotion book. It has always set me thinking. Thank You!

Its 8th January 2007..

I havent been updating my blog with my own stuff except for some quizes n my heritage.. Those r some of the stuff I found on my friends' n cousins' blogs.. found them amusing so tried them..hehe..

Since coming back from Chiangmai, I have been meeting people almost everyday.

To date I have met up with some of my secondary school friends n poly friends.. didnt really want to meet up with any of my college friends..

Actually some of my friends changed alot.. especially friends from secondary school.. Maybe this a materialistic world, a world where people look at how u dress.. a world where people look at brands.. makeup n everything.. Its superficial.. There are always some people whom I dun wan to meet.. we just dun click anymore.. frequency is just too different.. Also I hate to be fake.. I have always believed in spending within my means and to be presentable and accountable..

I dun wan to find myself hanging out in pubs.. drinking.. smoking.. these habits disgust me..

I was out with Grace on friday. We went to a "New York", a new restaurant along City Link. I had a good time catching up. Can u imagine us having dessert for lunch? Ice cream for lunch? Initially we wanted to have main meals but the menu was so Aussie that it didnt appeal to us. So in the end we decided for dessert.. That day, I managed to get new sandals as well as a new dress for a cool price..

Saturday, I met up with Winnie, Lingmoi and Yingxue at Jurong point. Havent been catching up with them for several years.. Its great spending time with them.. knowing how they are getting on.. Too bad huijun was working that day.. otherwise she can join us too.. There were quite some updates on our mutual friends..

Sunday, after church, I went to vivocity again. The last time I was there I was only there for a short while.. didnt even managed to browse through any of the shops.. Cos I was rushing off to pack stuff to go over to Leanne's place.. I was there early yesterday, went to Pacific coffee to use internet.. cos something was wrong with the plugs at home.. but thank God, just had the electrician over just now.. so now everything is fine.. otherwise cannot even blog.. haha.. I like that cafe there.. cos they have both the indoor n outdoor cafe.. which is cool cos the outdoor cafe is facing the sea.. imagine that.. u can see the sea view while drinking coffee or chatting.. isnt that amazing? When Yoshi comes to visit .. must bring her there.. nice nice cosy cosy place.. I was at the cafe for quite a while thinking through some stuff n drinking my hazelnut latte.. It was so so sweet.. but not bad still.. but not suitable for my not so sweet sweet-tooth..

Met up with Xuanhua, one of my good friends during my poly days.. She didnt change much, we click as well as before.. In fact, I think better than before.. The topics we chatted about were deeper than before.. I had fun seriously.. I am glad seeing her happy.. We had lunch at Sushi Tei. Its a nice restaurant facing sentosa.. they even had a balcony where u can take pictures.. something different.. The service was good.. n we order quite a lot cos the serves were small.. It has been a while since I had such good jap food.. After lunch, we went shopping around.. didnt buy much stuff.. in fact I only bought biscuits n candies.. Every year I have this habit of getting shortcake n almond cookies from Marks N Spencer... My family loves them..
I ran into a friend from Adelaide.. But he was so shocked to see me.. think shy or sth.. haha.. make me look like a fool.. Maybe I shouldnt have said hello or something.. ah.. nvm..

Last week was fruitful..
Apart from going out, meeting friends, I read a couple of books, caught up with news n shows..

I am beginning to enjoy this holidays

Oh ya, I got myself a new journal too.. I like journalling in my private time. I like myself to be organised..

The reason why I keep a blog is to be able to record what I have been doing, to record what has been happening in my life..To keep all these memories with me whether they are happy or sad.. to keep in contact with my friends all over the world.. from UK to Aus to most asian countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, HK and everywhere else...

But more importantly to know that God has been faithful all along.. I believe all things r in the hands of God.. whether good or bad..

This yr there is so much ahead of me to achieve.. I want to look far..
I want to remember that in all things I do.. its only for the glory of God.. May it be studying, taking care of myself or serving..

You Are Right Brained In Love

Bit of a drama queenPeacemaker, first to end a fightGood at thinking up creative datesTend to fall in love and get hurt easilyGoing with your gut instead of your headEmphathetic and caring, sometimes to a faultGood at recognizing patterns in relationshipsBeen in love many times, perhaps too many to countWildly passionate and intense when falling in loveSpontaneous with relationships, going with the flowOverly visual - can play back past dates like movies in your mindRoses, love poems, and stuffed animals are a good start to winning your heart

Are You Right Brained or Left Brained in Love?

You Are 31% Scary

You scare men off ocassionaly, but only very weak men.You're a normal woman. You're not perfect, but you're pretty darn close.

Do You Scare Off Men?

You Are Pistachio Ice Cream

Funky. Surprising. Wild.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

You Go For Brains!

You want a guy with a big... brain.And of course it would be nice if he were a total hottie, but you're not counting on it.What's on the inside is what counts for you. (Besides, you can always change the outside later!)

Do You Go For Brains or Body?