Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life and pastor of Saddleback Church in California , gave the invocation at the Presidential inauguration last night. His insights about life are remarkable, especially now that his wife has cancer and he has garnered tremendous wealth from sales of his book.
When interviewed by Paul Bradshaw, these are the things Rick said:
People ask me, What is the purpose of life? And I respond: In a nutshell, life is preparation for eternity. We were not made to last forever, and God wants us to be with Him in Heaven.
One day my heart is going to stop, and that will be the end of my body-- but not the end of me.
I may live 60 to 100 years on earth, but I am going to spend trillions of years in eternity. This is the warm-up act - the dress rehearsal. God wants us to practice on earth what we will do forever in eternity.
We were made by God and for God, and until you figure that out, life isn't going to make sense.
Life is a series of problems: Either you are in one now, you're just coming out of one, or you're getting ready to go into another one.
The reason for this is that God is more interested in your character than your comfort.
God is more interested in making your life holy than He is in making your life happy.
We can be reasonably happy here on earth, but that's not the goal of life. The goal is to grow in character, in Christ likeness.
This past year has been the greatest year of my life but also the toughest, with my wife, Kay, getting cancer.
I used to think that life was hills and valleys - you go through a dark time, then you go to the mountaintop, back and forth. I don't believe that anymore.
Rather than life being hills and valleys, I believe that it's kind of like two rails on a railroad track, and at all times you have something good and something bad in your life.
No matter how good things are in your life, there is always something bad that needs to be worked on.
And no matter how bad things are in your life, there is always something good you can thank God for.
You can focus on your purposes, or you can focus on your problems.
If you focus on your problems, you're going into self-centeredness, which is ※my problem, my issues, my pain.§ But one of the easiest ways to get rid of pain is to get your focus off yourself and onto God and others.
We discovered quickly that in spite of the prayers of hundreds of thousands of people, God was not going to heal Kay or make it easy for her.
It has been very difficult for her, and yet God has strengthened her character, given her a ministry of helping other people, given her a testimony, drawn her closer to Him and to people.
You have to learn to deal with both the good and the bad of life.
Actually, sometimes learning to deal with the good is harder. For instance, this past year, all of a sudden, when the book sold 15 million copies, it made me instantly very wealthy.
It also brought a lot of notoriety that I had never had to deal with before. I don't think God gives you money or notoriety for your own ego or for you to live a life of ease.
So I began to ask God what He wanted me to do with this money, notoriety and influence. He gave me two different passages that helped me decide what to do, II Corinthians 9 and Psalm 72.
First, in spite of all the money coming in, we would not change our lifestyle one bit. We made no major purchases.
Second, about midway through last year, I stopped taking a salary from the church.
Third, we set up foundations to fund an initiative we call The Peace Plan to plant churches, equip leaders, assist the poor, care for the sick, and educate the next generation.
Fourth, I added up all that the church had paid me in the 24 years since I started the church, and I gave it all back. It was liberating to be able to serve God for free.
We need to ask ourselves: Am I going to live for possessions? Popularity?
Am I going to be driven by pressures? Guilt? Bitterness? Materialism? Or am I going to be driven by God's purposes (for my life)?
When I get up in the morning, I sit on the side of my bed and say, God, if I don't get anything else done today, I want to know You more and love You better. God didn't put me on earth just to fulfill a to-do list. He's more interested in what I am than what I do.
That's why we're called human beings , not human doings.
Happy moments, PRAISE GOD.
Difficult moments, SEEK GOD.
Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD .
Painful moments, TRUST GOD .
Every moment, THANK GOD.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Of Bad Moods and Happenings
Last Sunday started bad. I think my tiredness contributed a lot to my bad mood, but seriously, I was not in that mood while on my way to church. My brain was still half asleep then.
I know I shouldn't have spoken so brash and rudely, but really.
Saturday was good though. Highlight of my week. Or month if you come to think about it. Not that I have much happening in my life now, you understand.
I think both Jane and Eileen are also quite satisfied with our V-day outing w each other because.... we finally managed to play court! Yes! Usually when we go down to Sentosa, we don't play in the beach volleyball courts because there are so few in Siloso. Last Sat we decided to head to Tanjong beach because we anticipated a huge crowd in Siloso. I don't really like Tanjong beach because of the extremely coarse sand there as opposed to Siloso's finer sand, but it turned out to be a great decision because, maybe due to the smaller crowd and thus bigger space, there are a lot of courts around the area and we managed to play in one for a while! Yay!
I'm so happy we finally got to play court and I really really miss the feeling of playing as a team and all that. BUT, I also found out that I have really lost my touch in playing in court. I couldn't receive the balls properly. Nvm, we shall practice lots!! We just have to find the people to do so. :/
This almost compensates for the tan I get for every time we play. Almost.
Oh, and we had a super.... exciting V-day dinner. We totally underestimated the V-day crowd and spent around 30mins walking around Vivocity looking for a place to eat. In e end, we were too hungry and decided to get sushi from Cold Storage and eat them by the sea. How romantic.
I know I shouldn't have spoken so brash and rudely, but really.
Saturday was good though. Highlight of my week. Or month if you come to think about it. Not that I have much happening in my life now, you understand.
I think both Jane and Eileen are also quite satisfied with our V-day outing w each other because.... we finally managed to play court! Yes! Usually when we go down to Sentosa, we don't play in the beach volleyball courts because there are so few in Siloso. Last Sat we decided to head to Tanjong beach because we anticipated a huge crowd in Siloso. I don't really like Tanjong beach because of the extremely coarse sand there as opposed to Siloso's finer sand, but it turned out to be a great decision because, maybe due to the smaller crowd and thus bigger space, there are a lot of courts around the area and we managed to play in one for a while! Yay!
I'm so happy we finally got to play court and I really really miss the feeling of playing as a team and all that. BUT, I also found out that I have really lost my touch in playing in court. I couldn't receive the balls properly. Nvm, we shall practice lots!! We just have to find the people to do so. :/
This almost compensates for the tan I get for every time we play. Almost.
Oh, and we had a super.... exciting V-day dinner. We totally underestimated the V-day crowd and spent around 30mins walking around Vivocity looking for a place to eat. In e end, we were too hungry and decided to get sushi from Cold Storage and eat them by the sea. How romantic.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Life's a Beautiful Mess
As always, I have TONS of things to blog about. So many that I am too lazy to sort them out. I'll list them out in case I forget them: Christmas, looking back and looking forward, YA Camp, random stuffs.
But let's go one at a time in case I get confusing.
First things first, Christmas. Or rather, life after TMX.
I managed to get through the final 2 weeks of 2008 not without some struggle. I finished the data entry in 3 days with about 9hrs of slp throughout that 3 days. After that, I had gatherings every other day. Admittedly, I slacked some hours away in front of the computer and my books, but time was spent on preparing for the gatherings as well! Especially with the potlucks.
My greatest regret this Christmas is not sending out Christmas cards especially to my Pri sch friends. I do it every year, and I think they were expecting it. But I disappointed them! I feel quite sad even now as I type this. :(
Never mind. What's done is done. Or rather, what was not done has to be left undone.
I promise I'll send cards out this Christmas!!
Anyways, I wanna post photos!
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The above was typed more than a month ago. See how great a procrastinator I am? Anyways, below are the photos that I wanted to post:
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
YA Camp 08 - Love God, Love Others
About a month before the camp, the RCT and the mentors were cracking our heads over the name of the camp. After plenty of weird, lame and simply CMI suggestions, we decided to just go with YA Camp 08. Then our t-shirt was made and frankly speaking, why on earth didn't we think of "Love God, Love Others"??
Anyways, the camp was quite fun. I'm glad the participants had fun. I'm sad that a few ppl couldn't make it.
Day 1
We had a slow start to Day 1 because of the late check-in time. But things picked up when we started playing the games.
And I found out that I am sua-gu queen!!
We were playing this game in our group: All of us will put our hands flat on the ground and go around saying sth that we have not done before. Others who have done that particular thing before will have to fold one finger in. After the first round, I realised that I was the only person who did not have any fingers folded in! In the end when somebody finally had all 10 fingers folded in, I only had 2 fingers folded! So that's how I became sua-gu queen.
We had a talk after that by Daniel Teh and it was quite.... entertaining? Haha. I can't believe all of us sat on the floor for more than 2 hours. I think I have not sat on the floor for so long since primary school.
Then we played Clu-do! Isaac got killed again!
Day 2
The Ubin day that I did not take part in. I know I should go learn how to cycle so that I won't miss out on these outings anymore. But I'm just so lazy! One of the groups had a great time wading in the mud while I was taking a nap and watching TV. Hahaha.
Talk that night was by Stanley.
Then we took a looong walk to the Changi Boardwalk and we did WUTS! It was fun! We really should do it again soon.
We also played campfire-y things like the Friendship Dance and Father Abraham. I can't believe the younger ones do not know the Friendship Dance! -_-
And then we did this mutual encouraging where we sat in 2 circles - inner and outer and rotated so that we can speak to different people, encouraging or simply getting to know each other. It was really really good. I think we all benefited from it. :)
I still don't know why, but I was still quite high after we got back to the chalet and all the other girls except Krystal had gone to sleep. But we decided to go to slp in e end. And found out that we didn't have space on the mattress(es) for us! So we forced Amos and Sam to give up their rooms to us. Wahahaha! OK, I did feel guilty then. I did! But... no choice right. =P
Anyways, the camp was quite fun. I'm glad the participants had fun. I'm sad that a few ppl couldn't make it.
Day 1
We had a slow start to Day 1 because of the late check-in time. But things picked up when we started playing the games.
And I found out that I am sua-gu queen!!
We were playing this game in our group: All of us will put our hands flat on the ground and go around saying sth that we have not done before. Others who have done that particular thing before will have to fold one finger in. After the first round, I realised that I was the only person who did not have any fingers folded in! In the end when somebody finally had all 10 fingers folded in, I only had 2 fingers folded! So that's how I became sua-gu queen.
We had a talk after that by Daniel Teh and it was quite.... entertaining? Haha. I can't believe all of us sat on the floor for more than 2 hours. I think I have not sat on the floor for so long since primary school.
Then we played Clu-do! Isaac got killed again!
Day 2
The Ubin day that I did not take part in. I know I should go learn how to cycle so that I won't miss out on these outings anymore. But I'm just so lazy! One of the groups had a great time wading in the mud while I was taking a nap and watching TV. Hahaha.
Talk that night was by Stanley.
Then we took a looong walk to the Changi Boardwalk and we did WUTS! It was fun! We really should do it again soon.
We also played campfire-y things like the Friendship Dance and Father Abraham. I can't believe the younger ones do not know the Friendship Dance! -_-
And then we did this mutual encouraging where we sat in 2 circles - inner and outer and rotated so that we can speak to different people, encouraging or simply getting to know each other. It was really really good. I think we all benefited from it. :)
I still don't know why, but I was still quite high after we got back to the chalet and all the other girls except Krystal had gone to sleep. But we decided to go to slp in e end. And found out that we didn't have space on the mattress(es) for us! So we forced Amos and Sam to give up their rooms to us. Wahahaha! OK, I did feel guilty then. I did! But... no choice right. =P
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Blast From the Past
Looking back on 2008
Every year as I do this, I read through my blog entries for that year and remember the things that I went through. This entry is going to be real long, so prep yourselves!
I started the year with an entry on 2007 and moving into 2008. I remember feeling really apprehensive about working under a new boss in a new department with a new job scope. I actually enjoyed work. I had interest in what I was doing and my colleagues were great. My boss was really nice. Although I was working from 9am-11pm or even later almost everyday for 2 weeks, I didn't mind. I think I was running on adrenaline then. Then ADEX and Boat Asia came and went. And everything went downhill. After the crazy rush period ended, I let myself go totally. I started doing other things in the office, everything except work. I procrastinated and procrastinated until the very very last minute. I have no idea why I could not get myself to change and be hardworking once more.
Then everybody in the team left. Ariel, Amy, Korice, Keisha.
So by August, I was planning to quit and continue my studies. I think it made matters worse because I was going to work everyday with my last day in mind. After much agony on my and my boss's part, November finally came. I tendered on Nov 14, and started planning my handover and the leave I must clear.
I will miss Michele, Zann and Cynthia. I will miss ADEX and BA. I will miss the convenience of working in Suntec. I will miss the monthly income! I will miss the bomb shelter we call an office.
Right, moving on.
My 2nd entry for 2008 was a short passage written by George Carlin. I have no idea who he is, but I like what he wrote.
Often I wonder what my friends/family live for. What is their purpose in this life? Do they even have one? As a Christian, my life is supposed to be for God. Sometimes I forget it, sometimes I remember and thank Him from my heart that He is my life. But other times, like now, I wonder what exactly am I here for? We read about how this world is just a passing land to us and that eternity is waiting for us. If that is the case, I would really like to go to eternity ASAP. I'm quite sick of this world, frankly speaking.
I want to find the joy in loving Him, in Him again. I want to submerge myself in Him and get to know Him all over again. I want to feel what I feel when I'm singing praises to Him even while I am walking on the streets.
Which brings me to my next subject. '08 was a low for me spiritually. During the first 4 mths of the year, I was so bogged down by work that I had no time at all to think about God and church. I did what was expected of me and that was all. After the busy period ended, I expected myself to insert more time and priority into church, but I didn't. My personal relationship did not improve as well. Then I resigned and got caught up in extreme busy-ness. Even YA Camp didn't really help.
I really liked the YA Camp. Putting a bunch of people together for 3D2N in one place usually works. Things could have been better, like higher attendance. BUT, I'm not gonna complain to God after He has shown us His grace. I'll talk more about it in another entry.
Last year was a year of 21st birthdays for all 1987 babies. I don't know about you but I enjoyed myself with the many gatherings and meetings-up with old friends, especially my Pri sch friends. I really miss them lots and the crazy things we did in the sch. Basically, I miss school!
One highlight this year was the iMac my sis and I bought together with a 50% donation from my mum :D I really like the HUGE screen and its vibrancy and the little space it takes up. Since I've downloaded the Mac versions of several applications, I shan't complain about it. However, I miss playing my Shockwave games and having a shared folder on my MSN.
We formed RCT - Radical Core Team late last year. I think we're progressing so much more over the past 3 months than we did in the two years under me. I seriously hope and pray that we will really make YA alive again. Being the president of YA really drained me in the sense that I got so discouraged that I didn't feel like doing anything.
I'm really happy though, that YA has gotten bigger. Thank God for Larry, Shu Ying, Claris and Amos Tan :)
I have always disliked how some churches aim to have maybe 5000 or 8000 members in their church by a certain deadline. I mean, so now these people are statistics? I thought we are to bring people to the Lord because we love them and we want them to be saved!
I really don't know if it is me or if I'm just a control-freak, but I just don't like how things are discussed between 2 or maybe 3 persons, then the decision is just announced or actioned upon without letting the rest of the team know in advance. Maybe it is because copying the relevant persons in an email has been so ingrained in me, but I don't understand why an email cannot be sent to inform the rest of the team what is happening.
Anyhow the year is over. It's time to move on.
Next year, I would like to........
Learn to play an instrument
Spend at least 30% more time with God and on God
Reach Cynthia's target
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Busy as a Bee
I feel that I have gotten busier since I became jobless officially. But I think it's just the season and should be extremely grateful that I am jobless because I really do not think I can finish everything while holding a job.
I have TONS of things to accomplish before the end of this year. Christmas cards and gifts, camp booklet, printing camp tee, the many potluck gatherings, translating sth for my mum, designing invite cards for my previous company. DIE!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Next!
Today was my last day in TMX. It turned out extremely differently from what I had imagined ever since I tendered all due to a management decision.
Yesterday we found out that two of our colleagues will not receive a confirmation after their probation and were asked to leave. Another was offered a contract job instead of a confirmation and so she has decided to leave.
So the atmosphere in the office was really sad. Jestin was really emotional and all.
I didn't feel sad at all. Not over my departure, nor over my colleagues' departure.
I know the reason for the latter. I am leaving after all. It really wouldn't make a huge difference and I do understand why these 3 ppl were let go.
But as to why I wasn't sad over my departure... I reasoned that I would have been sad if I had resigned maybe 6 or 7 months ago. I must admit that I was more attached to the previous team and I was enjoying my work then. Now, even though the idea of not having to wake up early anymore for work starting from tomorrow is still kinda surreal, I totally love this sense of relief of not having to worry about work, or fret over the tasks I have to accomplish the next day.
I must reach the target to work at Boat Asia 09!
Monday, December 01, 2008
2nd Family Trip
I'm going to TAIWAN!! :)
There has been a flood of ppl going to Taiwan this year. At least within my circle of friends.
Yesterday night, my sister and I made a very instant decision to go to Taiwan with my relatives. Maybe not instant, my sister mulled over her decision for quite sometime before we went ahead with booking the air tickets.
I'm going to have to forgo buying a few things like my Warehouse bag, my phone/iPod... BUT, it should be worth it because I have been looking forward to going overseas since long ago. Hopefully I can get sponsors... Hahaha.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Before I Leave
Yes Corrin, before I leave.
I tendered my resignation the Friday before last. I can't wait for my last day to come.
There are many things happening in the office that I have not told anybody. Nor will I ever. You just don't talk about things you do wrong.
But I guess this way, it is so much easier for everybody.
And, through this incident, I experienced the amazing grace of the ever-faithful God once again. I had absolutely no right to turn to Him after what I did, but He still helped me through :)
I guess... it's His way of telling me that He is always faithful even when we are unfaithful.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Lunar Got Me
Something has been in my office's air since 1 Nov. A few of my colleagues have been down with flu ever since our company outing. But I didn't catch anything despite having the sick birds sitting just next to me.
However, when I was in Lunar Bar last Saturday night I started sneezing. By the time we left the place, I was having a sore throat, which didn't bother me much as my friends also had sore throats from shouting to be heard over the extremely loud music in the bar.
Then I went karaoke on Sunday afternoon with my sister and cousins. At 5pm I took a 2 songs long nap. I was so lethargic and I was lugging around my huge bag filled with 3 days of clothings and church paraphernalia.
When I reached home that night I felt like I was emanating heat.
So I finally got my wish.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008
TMX Day Out
We have had Girl Night Outs before this: we went to Kbox, Mind Cafe or dinner. But as the name suggests, those were limited to the girls which frankly speaking, includes almost everybody in the office except for Herman at one point of time.
The turnout for this official TMX outing was great. Everybody came with their other half and kids in tow. There was lots of food including Jestin's prata, Cyn's non-halal beehoon and Viv's chix wings.
We had originally intended to go to Sentosa for a picnic and I was so looking forward to the sun and the vball, but it had to rain heavily up till around 10am. Thankfully Zann managed to book the function room at Nerdy's condo.
I had plenty fun regardless, playing Taboo, Dai Dee, and Phase 10.
I think half the fun in this outing was planning it. Hopefully I'll get a chance to go to Sentosa with them at least once before I leave.
And hopefully we will have another Mind Cafe or Kbox outing before I leave.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
The Brain Wiring Test
Total score if you are a woman: 230 points
Most males will score between 0-180 point and most females 150-300.
Brains which are 'wired' for mainly masculine thinking usually score below 150. The closer to 0 they are, the more masculine they are, and the higher their testosterone level is likely to be.
These people demonstrate strong logical, analytical and verbal skills and tend to be disciplined and well-organised. The closer to 0 they score, the better they are at projecting costs and planning outcomes for statistical data, with their emotions hardly influencing them at all.
Scores in the minus range are high masculine scores. These scores show that large amounts of testosterone were present in the early stages of the fostal development.
The lower the score for a woman, the more likely she will be to have lesbian tendencies. Brains that are wired for mainly feminine thinking will score higher than 180. The higher the number, the more feminine the brain is, and the more likely the person is to demonstrate significant creative artistic and musical talents. They will make more of their decisions on intuition or gut feelings, and are good at recognising problems using minimal data. They are also good at solving problems using creativity and insight.
The higher is the score above 180 for a man, the greater the chance he will be gay.
Males who score below 0 and women who score above 300 have brains that are wired so oppositely that the only thing they are likely to have in common is that they live on the same planet!
The overlap
Scores between 150-180 show compatibility of thought for both sexes, or a foot in both sexaul camps.
These people do not show a bias for either male or female thinking and usually demonstrate a flexibility in thinking that can be a significant advantage to any group who are going through a problem-solving process.
They have the predisposition to make friends with both men and women.
Most males will score between 0-180 point and most females 150-300.
Brains which are 'wired' for mainly masculine thinking usually score below 150. The closer to 0 they are, the more masculine they are, and the higher their testosterone level is likely to be.
These people demonstrate strong logical, analytical and verbal skills and tend to be disciplined and well-organised. The closer to 0 they score, the better they are at projecting costs and planning outcomes for statistical data, with their emotions hardly influencing them at all.
Scores in the minus range are high masculine scores. These scores show that large amounts of testosterone were present in the early stages of the fostal development.
The lower the score for a woman, the more likely she will be to have lesbian tendencies. Brains that are wired for mainly feminine thinking will score higher than 180. The higher the number, the more feminine the brain is, and the more likely the person is to demonstrate significant creative artistic and musical talents. They will make more of their decisions on intuition or gut feelings, and are good at recognising problems using minimal data. They are also good at solving problems using creativity and insight.
The higher is the score above 180 for a man, the greater the chance he will be gay.
Males who score below 0 and women who score above 300 have brains that are wired so oppositely that the only thing they are likely to have in common is that they live on the same planet!
The overlap
Scores between 150-180 show compatibility of thought for both sexes, or a foot in both sexaul camps.
These people do not show a bias for either male or female thinking and usually demonstrate a flexibility in thinking that can be a significant advantage to any group who are going through a problem-solving process.
They have the predisposition to make friends with both men and women.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Dreamy Idealist (DI)
Dreamy Idealists are very cautious and therefore often appear shy and reserved to others. They share their rich emotional life and their passionate convictions with very few people. But one would be very much mistaken to judge them to be cool and reserved. They have a pronounced inner system of values and clear, honourable principles for which they are willing to sacrifice a great deal. Joan of Arc or Sir Galahad would have been good examples of this personality type. Dreamy Idealists are always at great pains to improve the world. They can be very considerate towards others and do a lot to support them and stand up for them. They are interested in their fellow beings, attentive and generous towards them. Once their enthusiasm for an issue or person is aroused, they can become tireless fighters.
For Dreamy Idealists, practical things are not really so important. They only busy themselves with mundane everyday demands when absolutely necessary. They tend to live according to the motto “the genius controls the chaos” - which is normally the case so that they often have a very successful academic career. They are less interested in details; they prefer to look at something as a whole. This means that they still have a good overview even when things start to become hectic. However, as a result, it can occasionally happen that Dreamy Idealists overlook something important. As they are very peace-loving, they tend not to openly show their dissatisfaction or annoyance but to bottle it up. Assertiveness is not one of their strong points; they hate conflicts and competition. Dreamy Idealists prefer to motivate others with their amicable and enthusiastic nature. Whoever has them as superior will never have to complain about not being given enough praise.
As at work, Dreamy Idealists are helpful and loyal friends and partners, persons of integrity. Obligations are absolutely sacred to them. The feelings of others are important to them and they love making other people happy. They are satisfied with just a small circle of friends; their need for social contact is not very marked as they also need a lot of time to themselves. Superfluous small talk is not their thing. If one wishes to be friends with them or have a relationship with them, one would have to share their world of thought and be willing to participate in profound discussions. If you manage that you will be rewarded with an exceptionally intensive, rich partnership. Due to their high demands on themselves and others, this personality type tends however to sometimes overload the relationship with romantic and idealistic ideas to such an extent that the partner feels overtaxed or inferior. Dreamy Idealists do not fall in love head over heels but when they do fall in love they want this to be a great, eternal love.
*Accurate sometimes. I never thought I'd describe myself as dreamy though...
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For Dreamy Idealists, practical things are not really so important. They only busy themselves with mundane everyday demands when absolutely necessary. They tend to live according to the motto “the genius controls the chaos” - which is normally the case so that they often have a very successful academic career. They are less interested in details; they prefer to look at something as a whole. This means that they still have a good overview even when things start to become hectic. However, as a result, it can occasionally happen that Dreamy Idealists overlook something important. As they are very peace-loving, they tend not to openly show their dissatisfaction or annoyance but to bottle it up. Assertiveness is not one of their strong points; they hate conflicts and competition. Dreamy Idealists prefer to motivate others with their amicable and enthusiastic nature. Whoever has them as superior will never have to complain about not being given enough praise.
As at work, Dreamy Idealists are helpful and loyal friends and partners, persons of integrity. Obligations are absolutely sacred to them. The feelings of others are important to them and they love making other people happy. They are satisfied with just a small circle of friends; their need for social contact is not very marked as they also need a lot of time to themselves. Superfluous small talk is not their thing. If one wishes to be friends with them or have a relationship with them, one would have to share their world of thought and be willing to participate in profound discussions. If you manage that you will be rewarded with an exceptionally intensive, rich partnership. Due to their high demands on themselves and others, this personality type tends however to sometimes overload the relationship with romantic and idealistic ideas to such an extent that the partner feels overtaxed or inferior. Dreamy Idealists do not fall in love head over heels but when they do fall in love they want this to be a great, eternal love.
*Accurate sometimes. I never thought I'd describe myself as dreamy though...
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Saturday, October 04, 2008
Frustrated with myself
I now totally understand why kids misbehave to attract attention. And I'm just so frustrated with myself for having thoughts like that! It's so stupid.
I also cannot stand myself because of something else. I just feel so lousy and useless when it comes to YA. Even after 2 years, I still feel that I have not learnt anything, nor made any improvements, and worse, made any impact on YA. I would love to blame it on work and thus the lack of time, but I cannot escape the fact that it is just me. The lack of 'burden' for this ministry, my laziness, my forgetfulness, and most importantly, my relationship with God. I do believe that He can make use of us when we think we are not, but I seriously do not see it happening to me.
Then again, it may be because I have been too self-centered.
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Motorshow was a disappointment. SO glad I did not pay to get in. Many of the luxury and big brands weren't there.
Today was Korice's last day in TMX. I'm going to miss her.. After so many comings and goings in the company, I'm sort of immune to all of it already. Since I joined SIM in 2007, I have seen at least 13 ppl leave the company, some for a better job, others for reasons too complicated to tell. It's going to be my turn soon. I wonder what I will feel then.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
A contradiction
I just did a personality test on facebook. It was FULL of contradictions. :/
And I think I like belong to the erm, minority group?
Openness - 51%
This trait refers to the extent to which you prefer novelty versus convention. Approximately 5.5% of respondents have a lower openness raw percentage than yours. From the way you answered the questions, you seem to describe yourself as someone who is down-to-earth and prefers things to be simple and straightforwards. You might say that it just makes life easier if things don't change unnecessarily, that the arts are of no practical use to you, and that you think tradition is more important than others do.
Conscientiousness - 40%
This trait refers to the extent to which you prefer an organised, or a flexible, approach in life. Approximately 11.5% of respondents have a lower conscientiousness raw percentage than yours. From the way you answered the questions, you seem to describe yourself as someone who is impulsive and whimsical, and fine with it! From your responses it appears that you would say that sometimes decisions need to be made quickly, and that you make them quicker than most! You would say you are zany, colourful, and just generally great fun to be with... as long as someone isn't relying on you to get some work done.
Extraversion - 31%
This trait refers to the extent to which you enjoy company, and seek excitement and stimulation. Approximately 5.5% of respondents have a lower extraversion raw percentage than yours. From the way you answered the questions, you seem to describe yourself as someone who is quiet and somewhat withdrawn. Your answers describe you as someone who doesn't need lots of other people around to have fun, and can sometimes find that people are tiring.
Agreeableness - 51%
This trait refers to the way you express your opinions and manage relationships. Approximately 21% of respondents have a lower agreeableness raw percentage than yours. From the way you answered the questions, you seem to describe yourself as someone who people can find difficult to get along with when you first meet, as you can be suspicious of their motives. Your responses suggest that over time though people warm to you, and you to them, although that doesn't stop you telling them "how it is".
Neuroticism - 41%
This trait refers to the way you cope with, and respond to, life's demands. Approximately 46% of respondents have a lower neuroticism raw percentage than yours. From the way you answered the questions, you seem to describe yourself as someone who is generally calm. Based on your responses, you come across as someone who can feel emotional or stressed out by some experiences, however your feelings tend to be warranted by the situation.
Then..
Jungian Typology Estimate
ISTJ
Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging
ISTJs thrive on organisation. They keep their lives and environments well-regulated. They bring painstaking attention to detail in their work and will not rest until satisfied with a job well done. ISTJs are faithful, logical, organized, sensible, and earnest traditionalists. They earn success by thoroughness and dependability. Shutting out distractions, they take a practical, logical approach to their endeavors. Realistic and responsible, they work steadily toward their goals. They enjoy creating order in both their professional and personal lives. ISTJs are persons of thoughts and (sometimes) emotions. They prefer dealing with the present and factual, using various options to make decisions.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Happys
I'm feeling quite happy now. I just found out that the iPod touch is going about $100 cheaper! Yay!
I lost my wallet 2 Sundays ago. :(
But, surprisingly, I did not feel really sad. Just sort of irritated with the person who took my wallet and DID NOT bother sending back my IC, and with having to take the trouble to go down to ICA to make my IC.
Just signed up for Facebook. Kinda stuck on it now, it being a novelty and all that.
Monday, September 01, 2008
Confused
I'm in a serious state of confusion now.
I'm going crazy trying to figure out the direction to go in for my further studies. AAAHHHH!!!!
I'm going crazy trying to figure out the direction to go in for my further studies. AAAHHHH!!!!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Fishes in the Sea
My office has a water feature with a few fishes living in it. Those fishes are the most timid fishes I have ever seen. They "fee-eew" off to hide when they see somebody looking at them. Once I decided to feed them. I purposely waited silently after pouring the food in to see if they will come out for the food. So after a while, I saw them shooting out of their hiding place one by one to grab the food, then shooting back to the hiding place immediately like some kind of covert op.
Friday, August 08, 2008
God's grace
I have something that I must share!!
It is now 12.33 AM Friday morning. I'm on leave today cos I'm going to KL with my relatives for the weekend. I wanted to send out an work email at about 11.40PM from home. But when I logged in, I saw an email from a magazine chasing for an ad! *horror* I'm at home, my laptop is in the office, my thumbdrive is new meaning I don't have the working file for the ad with me, AND my com is new so I don't have the software I need in my com! How bad can this get? Plus, the ad is for an August/September issue. It is already 8 August.
Anyhow, I replied to the email, while scrambling to download the necessary softwares and find the raw visual for the ad so that I can do the ad.
Then, the lady replied and told me to send her the ad by next Tuesday. I really have nothing to say. His grace is really, astounding. I was even contemplating getting my father to drive me to the office when he comes back from work later so that I can use the laptop I left there.
Time and time again He just renders me helpless and shows me that He is aware of everything around me and wakes me up from my apathy. :)
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
My day
Long ago photos from my 21st birthday party in May below..
I guess the only thing that went wrong that day was the popiah filling. It went bad. So we executed Plan B and got out a 2nd batch with the help of my aunts. So the 2nd batch was like very chunky cos the vege were cut in a hurry.
Anyways, was kinda disappointed that a lot of my colleagues couldn't make it. But it's alright, because my house was bursting at the seams with YA. They seriously filled up my entire living room. And because they were busy watching Transformers, didn't even got to talk to them proper.
ANYWAYS, I love my pressies! I really did get some surprises like Koricey's, Corrin's, Calvin's and Zann's and Cheng and gang's. Thanks all of you! :)
Feel old though.
Friday, July 11, 2008
I just took my first MC for this year. Woke up with a swollen left eye in this mrng, gave myself a small shock.
I've been busy every night making something for my colleague's wedding present, so I haven't had the time to update the blog.
There.. basically isn't much going on in my life. I do have things happening, but I don't feel like talking about them. I also have thoughts and feelings I would to blog about, but they make me a little sad, so I'd rather not.
I've been back a few weeks from church camp but haven't had to chance to blog properly about it. Don't have all the photos with me yet also.
We just started on this Caring Evangelism course in church, and we were doing this exercise that got me thinking.
We were to list down the 5 most impt things in our lives besides God. After which we have to cancel them out one by one according to their importance until there is only one left. That item has the highest possibility of being a false god in my life.
But I got stuck when I had to choose between church and friends. Actually, I got stuck at item number 5. I had no idea what to put down. That's a little sad isn't it?
Anyways, I'll be back with photos from my birthday and the camp soon. Catch you then.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Church Camp!
I'm leaving for church camp tmr!
The word "camp" is kinda misleading, I know. We're just going to a resort in JB for a retreat. Camp just sounds more, for the lack of a better word, personal than retreat.
I'm really excited about this one 'cos almost all the youths are going! Except for BK n Julia :(
Hopefully we won't be so tired this time round.
I'll be back with photos! :)
Just wanted to say that I'm really excited abt church camp. :D
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
The iMac has landed
We finally replaced our old PC with the iMac yesterday. It is really really very cool. Apple really wins hands down in terms of aesthetics. I have not used the Mac yet, so I can't say anything about its contents, but just simply the look of it is enough. Everything is so streamlined from the computer itself to the keyboard.
I had thought the question I did not dare voice out was quite "sua-gu". But later I found out that it wasn't. And yes, the monitor is all there is to the entire iMac, excluding the keyboard and mouse of course. The hard disk, processor, speaker, and web camera are all built in the monitor itself. How cool is that?
My sister is thinking of having a "open iMac" day. I told her the idea's kinda crazy. But just let me know if you want to come and experience my iMac. :P I have yet to see if it is better than the MacBook.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Something is wrong with me. I feel so un-excited about things nowadays. It's like I haven't recovered from ADEX/BA and there is a distance between me and the rest of the world. Or even worse, like there is an invisible barrier around my heart and mind and the things that are happening are not getting to me.
I just feel like taking a few days off, go to a nice resort all by myself, and spend all day and night reading, lazing around, and order room service. I'm sure I won't die of loneliness.
What's bothering me most is that I'm feeling this huge reluctancy to do things related to church. I'm fine with outings and all that; it's the responsibilities part I'm having trouble with. The worst is that I can't get myself to pray to Him. Not in corporate prayer, nor group or personal. I feel so distant to the extent that I'm reading a novel every night when I read my customary chapter for the day.
Today was Amy's last day at TMX. I hate separation, but it always comes around.
Work is piling up again.
This job has really shown me my many weaknesses. For the lack of better words, it has been a humbling experience.
I just finished reading Mercy by Jodi Picoult. Her books are controversial and this one talks about euthanasia, or mercy killing. As the story unfolds, I get the feeling that the story is not about mercy killing, but more on mercy itself. Or to make the difference clearer, forgiveness. In the book, the 2 main characters, husband and wife, are not the ones in the mercy killing, though they are very involved. The wife loves the husband more - 70/30. The husband is first attracted, then falls in love with the wife's new assistant.
I have this tendency of getting too involved with the books I read. I sometimes forget they are fiction and start to judge the things they do as if I were reading of it from a newspaper. As I read the book, I kept shaking my head in disapproval at the choices the husband made, and the things that were going through his head. What I most disliked was how he comforted himself at the end when the mistress left and he decided to stay with his wife.
But, I just love how the wife gathered all his possessions and sold them in a garage sale after she found out.
Then my mind started wondering. if my husband ever has an affair with another woman, and worse, falls for her, will I forgive him and continue ours lives like before knowing well that he loves somebody else?
I just feel like taking a few days off, go to a nice resort all by myself, and spend all day and night reading, lazing around, and order room service. I'm sure I won't die of loneliness.
What's bothering me most is that I'm feeling this huge reluctancy to do things related to church. I'm fine with outings and all that; it's the responsibilities part I'm having trouble with. The worst is that I can't get myself to pray to Him. Not in corporate prayer, nor group or personal. I feel so distant to the extent that I'm reading a novel every night when I read my customary chapter for the day.
Today was Amy's last day at TMX. I hate separation, but it always comes around.
Work is piling up again.
This job has really shown me my many weaknesses. For the lack of better words, it has been a humbling experience.
I just finished reading Mercy by Jodi Picoult. Her books are controversial and this one talks about euthanasia, or mercy killing. As the story unfolds, I get the feeling that the story is not about mercy killing, but more on mercy itself. Or to make the difference clearer, forgiveness. In the book, the 2 main characters, husband and wife, are not the ones in the mercy killing, though they are very involved. The wife loves the husband more - 70/30. The husband is first attracted, then falls in love with the wife's new assistant.
I have this tendency of getting too involved with the books I read. I sometimes forget they are fiction and start to judge the things they do as if I were reading of it from a newspaper. As I read the book, I kept shaking my head in disapproval at the choices the husband made, and the things that were going through his head. What I most disliked was how he comforted himself at the end when the mistress left and he decided to stay with his wife.
But, I just love how the wife gathered all his possessions and sold them in a garage sale after she found out.
Then my mind started wondering. if my husband ever has an affair with another woman, and worse, falls for her, will I forgive him and continue ours lives like before knowing well that he loves somebody else?
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
They're over, but it still goes on
The shows are finally over. Yesterday was the last day of BA08. But I still feel kinda surreal about the past 2 or 3 weeks; just cannot believe that the two events are over and that the days of working from 9am to 11pm or later are over.
Now that I finally have a life, I need to start planning for my 21st birthday celebration next month, come up with my wishlist (:P), and pack up/continue decorating my room.
The celebration should be on 18 May (Sunday) from 2pm onwards, at my house. Will be cutting the cake at about 4pm. Everybody's invited! Space is limited at my very humble abode though.
As for my wishlist..... please see below :)
1. iPod Touch
2. Bagsssss
3. Jack Johnson Albums
4. Anything pretty and frivolous that you think I will like
5. Accessories
6. Basically anything you think I'd like
I hope this is good enough. :P
Now that I finally have a life, I need to start planning for my 21st birthday celebration next month, come up with my wishlist (:P), and pack up/continue decorating my room.
The celebration should be on 18 May (Sunday) from 2pm onwards, at my house. Will be cutting the cake at about 4pm. Everybody's invited! Space is limited at my very humble abode though.
As for my wishlist..... please see below :)
1. iPod Touch
2. Bagsssss
3. Jack Johnson Albums
4. Anything pretty and frivolous that you think I will like
5. Accessories
6. Basically anything you think I'd like
I hope this is good enough. :P
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Busy busy!
Alrights, I have officially not blogged for 1 month and 3 days since I last blogged. Mmm, record? I think so.
The thing is, something is wrong with my blog now. I can't see my entries on the blog itself.
Nothing spectacular happened/happening to me, only that I return home all tired from work that I'm too lazy to use the computer. So people rarely see me online at night nowadays.
But work has been good! I think I'm the only who thinks so though. :(
I know Mummy has been dreading work ever since Herman started holding her responsible for the sales. And now Koricey is feeling too stressed as well. Thus my nick on MSN. Koricey asked me about it this mrng, but I didn't know how to explain to her.
I'm either too dense or too happy. A little of both, I'm thinking. But I thank God I like what I'm doing, and my colleagues are great. Stress is inevitable, especially since we're in events; but all's well. :)
I can't say the same for my spiritual life though. It's at an aaaallllllllll-time low. Perhaps it is time to re-align my priorities?
AND, I've finally bought a camera!! I bought this:
Yay! After wanting one for like 5yrs? I finally bought one. Congratulations to me.
I also need to learn to watch my expenses. Big news. *bleah*
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Happy Lunar New Year!
As usual, had an enjoyable CNY. We played the Twist Game on the first day. May be better known as Twister or something along this line. You know, the one where you get down on your hands and feet and twist yourselves around. Got us all panting and sweating.
I hope that there will not come a time when I no longer get excited for CNY. I once read a book by Max Lucado, and it was saying that we no longer hate bedtime. When we were young, we used to beg our parents to extend our playtime even though we could barely keep our eyes open. Now, as teenagers or adults, we cannot wait for bedtime, cannot wait to catch a 15mins or even 1hr nap.
I think it is the same for CNY. It used to be highly anticipated when we were young. Nowadays, so many of us are seeking to go overseas during the two days hols instead of taking the time to get together with family and friends. Perhaps it is different for me. My extended family's quite close, thus we don't mind getting together. Whereas others may have horror stories when they meet their relatives during CNY.
On Tues, I received a very, how to say, pleasantly surprising email. That isn't a very apt description and is certainly an understatement. Let's just say that the email certainly lifted my spirits and encouraged me a whole lot. Hopefully I will not give cause to let her regret what she said.
I hope that there will not come a time when I no longer get excited for CNY. I once read a book by Max Lucado, and it was saying that we no longer hate bedtime. When we were young, we used to beg our parents to extend our playtime even though we could barely keep our eyes open. Now, as teenagers or adults, we cannot wait for bedtime, cannot wait to catch a 15mins or even 1hr nap.
I think it is the same for CNY. It used to be highly anticipated when we were young. Nowadays, so many of us are seeking to go overseas during the two days hols instead of taking the time to get together with family and friends. Perhaps it is different for me. My extended family's quite close, thus we don't mind getting together. Whereas others may have horror stories when they meet their relatives during CNY.
On Tues, I received a very, how to say, pleasantly surprising email. That isn't a very apt description and is certainly an understatement. Let's just say that the email certainly lifted my spirits and encouraged me a whole lot. Hopefully I will not give cause to let her regret what she said.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Just a quick entry before I go to sleep seeing that I have not been updating recently.
Do I really not look stressed when I actually am? Good or bad?
It finally feels like CNY because I finally have the $$ for a shopping spree. :P Had a great time shopping with my sister and cousins yesterday (it's after 12 midnight now). It's funny how we're closer now that we're older. Very often it works the other way round doesn't it?
Anyways, back to work a mere 8 hours later. I'm really struggling to meet my boss's as well as my own expectations of myself. And I have yet to make up my mind wrt my further studies plan. I keep changing it. >_<
BUT, none of this is going to mar my CNY! Looking forward to steamboat sessions and gatherings! :))
Do I really not look stressed when I actually am? Good or bad?
It finally feels like CNY because I finally have the $$ for a shopping spree. :P Had a great time shopping with my sister and cousins yesterday (it's after 12 midnight now). It's funny how we're closer now that we're older. Very often it works the other way round doesn't it?
Anyways, back to work a mere 8 hours later. I'm really struggling to meet my boss's as well as my own expectations of myself. And I have yet to make up my mind wrt my further studies plan. I keep changing it. >_<
BUT, none of this is going to mar my CNY! Looking forward to steamboat sessions and gatherings! :))
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
TMX Show Productions
Look at the uber cool photos taken in the new Marina at Keppel Bay. There weren't any special effects done to the photos.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
A Message by George Carlin
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak!
And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
If you don't send this to at least 5 people....Who cares?
George Carlin
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak!
And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
If you don't send this to at least 5 people....Who cares?
George Carlin
Sunday, January 06, 2008
2008
Okie, review of my previous year.
I was reading through my posts in 2007, and I just miss school soo much! Can't believe that I went from student to work-er in the span of 3 mths. No matter how much I like spending my own money, being a student is still tops. Sigh, shall not linger over this issue anymore. If things work out, I'll become a student again! :))
And I miss Corrin, Denise, Jia Hong and even Calvin! :( Miss the crap we used to dish out on each other daily.
My life in 2007 was generally occupied by 3 main things: work, church and family. Not necessarily in that order. Working from 8.30am to 6pm everyday was sth I had some problems adjusting to because I was so used to short working days in school. Besides work, my other huge commitment was church and with so many things happening in the lower half of the year, things just got quite crazy. And the worse thing was, despite the large amount of time spent of doing God's work, I sort of drifted away from Him in the last qtr of the year. I have no idea how it happened. I just feel like, lost at sea now.
And it's like, when you spend so much time on some things, problems HAVE to occur. They simply cannot stay away. Real irritating.
But I think, the most changes occurred at work. It's a very very long story, and I don't really rmb the details so I'm not gonna tell it here. But to keep the long story short, my company got sold and is now known as TMX Show Productions. Lots of staff change now, and I really really really hope that things will change for the better now.
But I'm really scared that I cannot match up to expectations. Really really scared that I'm not competent enough.
I was reading through my posts in 2007, and I just miss school soo much! Can't believe that I went from student to work-er in the span of 3 mths. No matter how much I like spending my own money, being a student is still tops. Sigh, shall not linger over this issue anymore. If things work out, I'll become a student again! :))
And I miss Corrin, Denise, Jia Hong and even Calvin! :( Miss the crap we used to dish out on each other daily.
My life in 2007 was generally occupied by 3 main things: work, church and family. Not necessarily in that order. Working from 8.30am to 6pm everyday was sth I had some problems adjusting to because I was so used to short working days in school. Besides work, my other huge commitment was church and with so many things happening in the lower half of the year, things just got quite crazy. And the worse thing was, despite the large amount of time spent of doing God's work, I sort of drifted away from Him in the last qtr of the year. I have no idea how it happened. I just feel like, lost at sea now.
And it's like, when you spend so much time on some things, problems HAVE to occur. They simply cannot stay away. Real irritating.
But I think, the most changes occurred at work. It's a very very long story, and I don't really rmb the details so I'm not gonna tell it here. But to keep the long story short, my company got sold and is now known as TMX Show Productions. Lots of staff change now, and I really really really hope that things will change for the better now.
But I'm really scared that I cannot match up to expectations. Really really scared that I'm not competent enough.
Work was great because of my colleagues. I mean, of course there was a fair share of frustration, but overall, I still thank God that I managed to get this job.
Over breakfast on new year's day, a friend said that he was, perhaps still is, feeling apprehensive about the new year because he didn't have a good 2007. After hearing him, I got sort of depressed too. I feel apprehensive not because I didn't have a good 2007; in fact I had a great one. However, there are just TOO many unknowns this year in my life and I just feel so unsure of myself.
Anyhow, walking in the darkness with God beats walking in the light without Him handsdown. So, I shall have to trust Him. :)
Happy belated New Year everybody!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Phuket Trip
First time to Phuket!
Woke up bright and early on Thursday morning for our flight at 8am. OK, maybe it wasn't that bright, but it was definitely very early!
The day before we left I was feeling quite harrassed because the server was down but I had to print some things for our party there, actually it's several things, out before rushing to meet Jia Lin and the rest for dinner.
Woke up bright and early on Thursday morning for our flight at 8am. OK, maybe it wasn't that bright, but it was definitely very early! The budget terminal is truly, budget. At least they still had Duty Free.
Before we left I was quite confused as to whether I should be excited for the trip, because all of us had the expectation that we'll be going there for team bonding. However, few days before leaving, we found out that more than 40% of the time there will be spent on our own, exclusing bedtime of course. We were a tad disappointed, to say the least.
But it's OK! We had lots and lots of fun there! We didn't really do any exciting things, but the company was great! I guess, at the end of it, we bonded. Photos hereon!
Friday, November 30, 2007
Random
Haven't been reading much lately, mostly due to my desire to in Lala land by 11pm every night. Haven't been spending proper time with God as well. :( Feel distanced now.
Went to watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Esplanade on Tuesday with my sister. It was nice! Heavy on the pocket though. :/
Went to watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Esplanade on Tuesday with my sister. It was nice! Heavy on the pocket though. :/Still - Hillsong
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are King above the flood
I will be still and know you are God.
Teared while listening to this song just now at work. Emo. >_<
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are King above the flood
I will be still and know you are God.
Teared while listening to this song just now at work. Emo. >_<
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end.
Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
Turn my heart towards your statutes and not towards selfish gain.
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
Turn my heart towards your statutes and not towards selfish gain.
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
Psalm 119:33-37
Sunday, November 11, 2007
May your day be a Shay Day
I cry every single time I read this story, ever since I first read it in primary school.
At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves learning-disabled children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended.
After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: 'When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does is done with perfection.. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?'
The audience was stilled by the query. The father continued. 'I believe that when a child like Shay, physically and mentally handicapped comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child.'
Then he told the following story: Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?'
Shay's father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps. Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning.'
Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. His Father watched with a small tear in his eye and warmth in his heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his son being accepted.
In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as his father waved to him from the stands.
In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat.
At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball. However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher. The game would now be over.
The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, 'Shay, run to first! Run to first!'
Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled. Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!' Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball ...
The smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head.
Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home. All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay!'
Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third! Shay, run to third!' As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!' Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team.
'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world'.
Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy, and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!
At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves learning-disabled children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended.
After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: 'When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does is done with perfection.. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?'
The audience was stilled by the query. The father continued. 'I believe that when a child like Shay, physically and mentally handicapped comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child.'
Then he told the following story: Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, 'Do you think they'll let me play?'
Shay's father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps. Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, 'We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning.'
Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt. His Father watched with a small tear in his eye and warmth in his heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his son being accepted.
In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as his father waved to him from the stands.
In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat.
At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball. However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher. The game would now be over.
The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's head, out of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, 'Shay, run to first! Run to first!'
Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled. Everyone yelled, 'Run to second, run to second!' Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball ...
The smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitcher's intentions so he too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head.
Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home. All were screaming, 'Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay!'
Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, 'Run to third! Shay, run to third!' As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, 'Shay, run home! Run home!' Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team.
'That day', said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, 'the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world'.
Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy, and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Should I?
I feel very insecure right now. Unsure and confused. All because of one person. OK, I know where the minds of some of you are going towards right now; stop it! It's not what you think.
I just feel like telling her that I'm not doing it anymore. Feel like pulling out even though it is the only thing I'm doing by choice. Feel like relieving myself of this self-doubt and emotional wave I'm putting myself through.
But if I do, I am giving up; I am throwing away 2 years worth of improvement and hard work. I hate the thought of that. I'll also hate knowing that I was a quitter, knowing that I didn't hang on.
It's just torture though, to know and feel such things and yet still do it.
:) Enjoy!
I just feel like telling her that I'm not doing it anymore. Feel like pulling out even though it is the only thing I'm doing by choice. Feel like relieving myself of this self-doubt and emotional wave I'm putting myself through.
But if I do, I am giving up; I am throwing away 2 years worth of improvement and hard work. I hate the thought of that. I'll also hate knowing that I was a quitter, knowing that I didn't hang on.
It's just torture though, to know and feel such things and yet still do it.
On a happier note, this is pretty cool: http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22535838-5012895,00.html.
And for the guys who read, this game is pretty much tailored for y'all: http://www.addictinggames.com/theimpossiblequiz.html.:) Enjoy!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Lovess
I love waking up in the morning feeling refreshed and knowing something good is waiting for me.
I love lazing at home with a good book.
I love popiah parties on special occasions.
I love going out for hawker food with my relatives.
I love chillin' with my friends, talking about everything and anything.
I love cold and windy days where you can walk for hours and still feel refreshed.
I love laughing till my tummy hurts and I can't catch my breath.
I love receiving something unexpected from Him.
I love opening up my presents and finding something so much more.
I love going to sleep at night tired, knowing that I made a difference that day.
But most of all, I love knowing that Somebody is loving me unconditionally and wholeheartedly.
I love lazing at home with a good book.
I love popiah parties on special occasions.
I love going out for hawker food with my relatives.
I love chillin' with my friends, talking about everything and anything.
I love cold and windy days where you can walk for hours and still feel refreshed.
I love laughing till my tummy hurts and I can't catch my breath.
I love receiving something unexpected from Him.
I love opening up my presents and finding something so much more.
I love going to sleep at night tired, knowing that I made a difference that day.
But most of all, I love knowing that Somebody is loving me unconditionally and wholeheartedly.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Love thy neighbour as thyself
I don’t know how many know of a RI teacher’s letter on his coming out of the closet. I just read his letter and admit that everybody is capable of prejudice and discrimination in one way or another. As a Christian, my stand against homosexuality is very simple. I don’t approve it; I accept people who are. To me, homosexuals are like everybody else. It’s just that their sin is different.
In his letter, the teacher mentioned Jesus’ sermon on the mount to the disciples, specifically to the command to “love thy neighbour as thyself”. Actually, this is not the only time this phrase is mentioned in the Bible. This is, in fact, the 2nd greatest command all Christians must follow.
The thing is, we are not saints. We are just as susceptible to falling into temptation as any other person; it is only that we have a guideline on our Dos and Don’ts. Yes, many a time we do not do what we preach; but as I said, we were, are and will always be sinners, as long as we are here.
Ok, I have digressed from my point.
What prompted me to write this entry is the teacher’s use of Jesus’ words to prove his point that the society should not discriminate homosexuals. I was just a tad peeved seeing them use Jesus’ words to judge others on one hand, and blatantly ignoring God’s laws about homosexuality on the other. Talk about hypocrisy.
Plenty of comments regarding the teacher’s statement on him not going to hell because he’s gay, but I shan’t say anything here.
Such a controversial entry has not been seen in this blog for the longest time!
In his letter, the teacher mentioned Jesus’ sermon on the mount to the disciples, specifically to the command to “love thy neighbour as thyself”. Actually, this is not the only time this phrase is mentioned in the Bible. This is, in fact, the 2nd greatest command all Christians must follow.
The thing is, we are not saints. We are just as susceptible to falling into temptation as any other person; it is only that we have a guideline on our Dos and Don’ts. Yes, many a time we do not do what we preach; but as I said, we were, are and will always be sinners, as long as we are here.
Ok, I have digressed from my point.
What prompted me to write this entry is the teacher’s use of Jesus’ words to prove his point that the society should not discriminate homosexuals. I was just a tad peeved seeing them use Jesus’ words to judge others on one hand, and blatantly ignoring God’s laws about homosexuality on the other. Talk about hypocrisy.
Plenty of comments regarding the teacher’s statement on him not going to hell because he’s gay, but I shan’t say anything here.
Such a controversial entry has not been seen in this blog for the longest time!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Too many things to say
I've got so many things on my mind that I don't know where to start.
Had a busy weekend again. I think I made the right decision in not singing this time round. Don't know how I'd cope if I was. This time, we all learnt a lesson in double-checking things. He really showed us that He is wiser than us all and His ways always work for the best.
Saturday evening was an enjoyable gathering with my maternal relatives. It was my grandma’s 85th birthday? Sometimes I get a little wary of elderly people, especially those 80 and above. :S Thankfully she’s still going strong. As Philos ended early, I managed to rush down in time to eat popiah! :)) My third aunt’s popiah fillings is really the bestest ever. Unmatchable. Tops! Hmm, perhaps I’ll just have a popiah party for my 21st.
OK, anyway, I downed two immediately after I reached her place. Then I ate the mango and basil cake. Alrights, it’s the weirdest cake I’ve eaten, but it was good. The basil added a nice twist. Please visit http://www.thepatissier.com/ for their delicious creations.
You know how fun it is when girls dress up together for a night out? Well, it was interesting, to say the least, to see my aunts doll up.
Much to my cousin’s and the Teng sisters’ consternation, the aunts decided to take bus 65 to Vivocity. Our starting point was Ubi. That pretty much sums up why we felt that way.
When I walked into the restaurant, I was very unimpressed by their décor. BUT! Everything from the ginseng cracker to the chicken sharks’ fin soup, from the iced Chinese hawthorn tea to the roasted chicken, from the addictive buttery mushroom to the fantastic dessert was more than great! Despite our very filled stomachs, we still managed to finish the dessert. Oh, just remembered something. The steamed fish wasn’t good. The meat was tough and the sauce tasteless. But that was the only downside. My sis and I were already making plans for a 2nd visit with our parents in the middle of the meal (my parents are still overseas, so they missed it). While on the bus there, my fourth aunt had asked if any of us would want to hold our wedding at Mt. Faber. I think we’d all rather have it here. (!!) Can you imagine our entire family coming back here for wedding dinners 4 times? @_@
Highlight No.2 of the evening: I played with the iPhone! OKs, I know many of my friends aren’t tech-savvy and are not interested even if I kissed it, but the phone was soo cool! My cousin demonstrated the different functions and you can just see why Apple will always be one of the industry leaders. My cousin doesn’t recommend the phone due to several reasons, but I think most of them were related to the fact that Apple is trying hard to prevent piracy, thus there were a lot of security measures that didn’t allow file-sharing. As such, it really dampens the mood of Singaporeans who lurrve file-sharing. He did, however, mention that it is better and cheaper than a lot of PDAs out there that run on much slower micro-processors.
Seeing that it is Apple’s first foray into the phone market, you really have to acknowledge that they are already better than a lot of other phones out there.
All that talk about iPhone has made me hanker after the iPod touch! I’m now considering between 8GB and 16GB. I’ll just see if 6 months down the road half the people on the streets are walking around with it.
I really have to curb my ‘hankerings’ if I want to continue my studies. >_<
Saturday evening was an enjoyable gathering with my maternal relatives. It was my grandma’s 85th birthday? Sometimes I get a little wary of elderly people, especially those 80 and above. :S Thankfully she’s still going strong. As Philos ended early, I managed to rush down in time to eat popiah! :)) My third aunt’s popiah fillings is really the bestest ever. Unmatchable. Tops! Hmm, perhaps I’ll just have a popiah party for my 21st.
OK, anyway, I downed two immediately after I reached her place. Then I ate the mango and basil cake. Alrights, it’s the weirdest cake I’ve eaten, but it was good. The basil added a nice twist. Please visit http://www.thepatissier.com/ for their delicious creations.
You know how fun it is when girls dress up together for a night out? Well, it was interesting, to say the least, to see my aunts doll up.
Much to my cousin’s and the Teng sisters’ consternation, the aunts decided to take bus 65 to Vivocity. Our starting point was Ubi. That pretty much sums up why we felt that way.
When I walked into the restaurant, I was very unimpressed by their décor. BUT! Everything from the ginseng cracker to the chicken sharks’ fin soup, from the iced Chinese hawthorn tea to the roasted chicken, from the addictive buttery mushroom to the fantastic dessert was more than great! Despite our very filled stomachs, we still managed to finish the dessert. Oh, just remembered something. The steamed fish wasn’t good. The meat was tough and the sauce tasteless. But that was the only downside. My sis and I were already making plans for a 2nd visit with our parents in the middle of the meal (my parents are still overseas, so they missed it). While on the bus there, my fourth aunt had asked if any of us would want to hold our wedding at Mt. Faber. I think we’d all rather have it here. (!!) Can you imagine our entire family coming back here for wedding dinners 4 times? @_@
Highlight No.2 of the evening: I played with the iPhone! OKs, I know many of my friends aren’t tech-savvy and are not interested even if I kissed it, but the phone was soo cool! My cousin demonstrated the different functions and you can just see why Apple will always be one of the industry leaders. My cousin doesn’t recommend the phone due to several reasons, but I think most of them were related to the fact that Apple is trying hard to prevent piracy, thus there were a lot of security measures that didn’t allow file-sharing. As such, it really dampens the mood of Singaporeans who lurrve file-sharing. He did, however, mention that it is better and cheaper than a lot of PDAs out there that run on much slower micro-processors.Seeing that it is Apple’s first foray into the phone market, you really have to acknowledge that they are already better than a lot of other phones out there.
All that talk about iPhone has made me hanker after the iPod touch! I’m now considering between 8GB and 16GB. I’ll just see if 6 months down the road half the people on the streets are walking around with it.I really have to curb my ‘hankerings’ if I want to continue my studies. >_<
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
My friends are ignoring me :(
I couldn't help missing my mummy as she left for China with my Dad for almost 2 weeks.
Anyway, I bought this at the airport when sending my parents off:
Anyway, I bought this at the airport when sending my parents off:
And I love it! The fragrance is very musky and subtle. However, it is very much an unexpected expense, plus I need a haircut, so will hafta to watch my spending again.
My sister and relatives refuse to let me buy the camera of my dreamm the Sony Cybershot T100 despite the good reviews I saw on the net:
Thus, I may be getting this:
P.S.: Why do I have to listen to my sister when she's not even paying for it??
Friday, September 07, 2007
Hilariously incredulous
Somebody please assure me that this is a rare occurence in the Malaysian papers. Despite the fact that people are passing this around and everybody knows how stupid silly the Association is being and the call is blatantly reported in the newspapers, I shan't say anything about how I thought it was a joke initially, and later wondered how ignorant En. Ambi Mohan, the reporter, the editor and the newspaper in general is due to our countries' close relation. He can throw words like semantics but have no idea where Da Vinci came from.
Note: Please remember to close your mouth after reading the article.
Note: Please remember to close your mouth after reading the article.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Tagged! by two people!
1. The person who tagged you is:
Grace Sng and Krystal Chew!
2. Your relationship with him/her is:
Church friends
3. Your 5 impressions of him/her:
Grace - Lame; very lame; confident; self-high; talkative
Krystal - Likes beetle juice; laughs a lot; close to her sisters; favourite movie is some old cartoon :D; quiet during BSG
4. The most memorable thing he/she did for you:
Grace - She bought us voice gums :)
Krystal - Hit me just for fun
5. The most memorable words he/she had said to you:
Grace - "Woo Hoo!" when she's self-highing :D
Krystal - "Why??!!" Don't ask me why I remember this.
6. If he/she becomes your lover, you will:
Grace and Krystal - :s
Define lover.
7. If he/she becomes your lover, things he/she has to improve on will be:
Grace - Tell better jokes
Krystal - Her fascination with beetle juice
8. If he/she becomes your enemy, you will:
Grace & Krystal - Try to love them?
9. If he/she becomes your enemy, the reason will be:
Grace - What's with this enemy thing? Anyway, because I finally cannot take her jokes? :D
Krystal - She forced me to squeeze a beetle for its juice.
10. The thing you most want to do for him/her now is:
Grace - Pray for her so that her month with Poly Serve will be meaningful
Krystal - Pray for her so that her mugging for her promos will be effective
11. Your overall impression of him/her is:
Grace - Crazy
Krystal - There are too many.
12. How you think people around you feel about you?
>_< To quote Krystal: It's what others feel.
13. The character you love about yourself is:
I forget about unhappy things quickly.
14. The characters you hate about yourself are:
How come the previous qns is character while this qns is characters?
Jumping to conclusions; judgemental; lazy
15. The person you most want to be is:
Jesus
16. For people that care and like you, say something to them:
Thank you for loving me, I lub you too! *muacks*
17. Pass this quiz to 10 persons that you wish to know how they feel about you (they are not placed in any order of preference)
1. Shirley
2. Rena
3. Cheng Cheng
4. Mei Hui
5. Isaac
6. Afiqah
7. Corrin
8. Ben Koh
9. Faith
10. Florence
11. Who is no.6 having relationship with?
Good question.
12. Is no.9 a male or female?
Female
13. If no.7 and 10 are together, will it be a good thing?
-_-
14. How about no.8 and 5?
Hah! I daren't imagine.
15. What is no.2 studying about?
Business. Right? :P
16. When was the last time you had a chat with no.3?
Last Sunday. :)
17. What kind of music does no.8 like?
Eh.. Another good question. Sorry Benji. :D
18. Does no.1 have any siblings?
Yep, 3 sisters.
19. Will you woo no.3?
I'll let this pass on the basis of ignorance.
21. Is no.4 single?
Yep.
22. What's the surname of no.5?
Uncle LIM!
23. What's the hobby of no.4?
Mh likes to sing, shop. Anything else?
24. Do no.5 and 9 get along well?
Eh.. They don't keep in touch..
25. Where is no.2 studying at?
SMU
26. Tell us something casual about no.1:
She just passed her 20th birthday last Thursday.
27. Have you ever tried developing feelings for no.8?
Erm..... awkward question. How do you try to develop feelings? Anyways, no I have not.
28. Where does no.9 live?
Bendemeer
29. What color does no.4 like?
It has evolved over the years.
30. Are no.5 and no.1 best friends?
Not best friends, but good friends, right?
31. Does no.7 like no.2?
Nopes, strangers. Besides, 7 is attached.
32. How do you get to know no.2?
Classmate in Sec 3/4.
33. Does no.1 have any pets?
Nopes.
34. Is no.7 the sexiest person in the world?
This question is obviously.. you know, but Yes, Corrin is the sexiest person in the world! *tongue in cheek*
Grace Sng and Krystal Chew!
2. Your relationship with him/her is:
Church friends
3. Your 5 impressions of him/her:
Grace - Lame; very lame; confident; self-high; talkative
Krystal - Likes beetle juice; laughs a lot; close to her sisters; favourite movie is some old cartoon :D; quiet during BSG
4. The most memorable thing he/she did for you:
Grace - She bought us voice gums :)
Krystal - Hit me just for fun
5. The most memorable words he/she had said to you:
Grace - "Woo Hoo!" when she's self-highing :D
Krystal - "Why??!!" Don't ask me why I remember this.
6. If he/she becomes your lover, you will:
Grace and Krystal - :s
Define lover.
7. If he/she becomes your lover, things he/she has to improve on will be:
Grace - Tell better jokes
Krystal - Her fascination with beetle juice
8. If he/she becomes your enemy, you will:
Grace & Krystal - Try to love them?
9. If he/she becomes your enemy, the reason will be:
Grace - What's with this enemy thing? Anyway, because I finally cannot take her jokes? :D
Krystal - She forced me to squeeze a beetle for its juice.
10. The thing you most want to do for him/her now is:
Grace - Pray for her so that her month with Poly Serve will be meaningful
Krystal - Pray for her so that her mugging for her promos will be effective
11. Your overall impression of him/her is:
Grace - Crazy
Krystal - There are too many.
12. How you think people around you feel about you?
>_< To quote Krystal: It's what others feel.
13. The character you love about yourself is:
I forget about unhappy things quickly.
14. The characters you hate about yourself are:
How come the previous qns is character while this qns is characters?
Jumping to conclusions; judgemental; lazy
15. The person you most want to be is:
Jesus
16. For people that care and like you, say something to them:
Thank you for loving me, I lub you too! *muacks*
17. Pass this quiz to 10 persons that you wish to know how they feel about you (they are not placed in any order of preference)
1. Shirley
2. Rena
3. Cheng Cheng
4. Mei Hui
5. Isaac
6. Afiqah
7. Corrin
8. Ben Koh
9. Faith
10. Florence
11. Who is no.6 having relationship with?
Good question.
12. Is no.9 a male or female?
Female
13. If no.7 and 10 are together, will it be a good thing?
-_-
14. How about no.8 and 5?
Hah! I daren't imagine.
15. What is no.2 studying about?
Business. Right? :P
16. When was the last time you had a chat with no.3?
Last Sunday. :)
17. What kind of music does no.8 like?
Eh.. Another good question. Sorry Benji. :D
18. Does no.1 have any siblings?
Yep, 3 sisters.
19. Will you woo no.3?
I'll let this pass on the basis of ignorance.
21. Is no.4 single?
Yep.
22. What's the surname of no.5?
Uncle LIM!
23. What's the hobby of no.4?
Mh likes to sing, shop. Anything else?
24. Do no.5 and 9 get along well?
Eh.. They don't keep in touch..
25. Where is no.2 studying at?
SMU
26. Tell us something casual about no.1:
She just passed her 20th birthday last Thursday.
27. Have you ever tried developing feelings for no.8?
Erm..... awkward question. How do you try to develop feelings? Anyways, no I have not.
28. Where does no.9 live?
Bendemeer
29. What color does no.4 like?
It has evolved over the years.
30. Are no.5 and no.1 best friends?
Not best friends, but good friends, right?
31. Does no.7 like no.2?
Nopes, strangers. Besides, 7 is attached.
32. How do you get to know no.2?
Classmate in Sec 3/4.
33. Does no.1 have any pets?
Nopes.
34. Is no.7 the sexiest person in the world?
This question is obviously.. you know, but Yes, Corrin is the sexiest person in the world! *tongue in cheek*
Monday, September 03, 2007
Fulfilling weekends
Rmb I mentioned that we had an "official photographer" for Windchasers? Here's a very good shot he captured. Our resident ah bengs in action. :)
My weekends have been quite fulfilling. :\We decided to meet up to play Ultimate Frisbee last Saturday, and boy did it drain us of our energy. BUT! I got to play volleyball! More of that later :D
Due to the lack of space in church, we decided to adjourn
to a park in Tai Keng Gardens. The place was grrreat! Big, lots of different equipment, lots of space, and most importantly, swings! 
You rarely see guys on swings, and thus the picture. BUT, these boys and Krystal have no idea of the intricacies of using the swing! Anyway, volleyball was fun! At first it was just Kevin, Qing Long, Krystal and I playing. I managed to spike a few times!
But the boys refused
to spike to us, so I didn't get to you know, receive the ball? It used to be my favourite thing to do. OK, I'm having a lot of difficulty blogging about this, because all the volleyball terms I know are in Chinese, so bear with me.After that, the rest joined us, so we set invisible boundaries around us. However, we were more tired from laughing than actual playing because of the boys. OK, Krystal played a part too. Krystal and I were more familiar with the game and the rules, but it was impossible to tell them all of them, so we were just telling them when the fouls occurred. But, the boys viewed them as attempts to score points for ourselves. See the problem? Isn't it right that when the ball hits an obstacle like a tree, that round is considered invalid? Who asked them to keep abusing the trees?? :p
I am seriously out of touch now. My balls kept spinning and they don't go where I want them to! Erm, it's not as drastic as it sounds la, just that they go some degrees off. >_<
Anyway, everybody got too tired to carry on playing after a while due to the Ultimate Frisbee earlier, so we decided to go off after a while.
At night, we had a plan to surprise Ginnette on her birthday! Thank God Jia Lin could drive her Dad's car, so we had 
transport. :D Grace and Wei Lin were soo excited over becoming robbers and then cops on a stakeout. Hahs. We filled the entire house with smoke from the sparklers, so we took a photo in the smoke. Got atmosphere right? Haha.
Shopping with a woman who had not been shopping for the psat few months can be quite scary. After the very tiring day before, I went shopping with my mum from Raffles City, to OG to Bugis, from 2 to 7. And I wasn't wearing the right shoes. :\
Finally got to meet up with Cheng and the rest for dinner that evening. Our past few attempts had been futile. I think none of us have changed, but they are going to get busier with school now. Hearing them talk abt school makes me glad that TP put us through PBL. :)
Ok, so i love TP. I went back for an alumni thingy yesterday with De, Ai Li, Wency and Harveen. I so want to go back to school! I really miss campus life..
Anyway, I was sooo tired when I went to work on Monday that I couldn't bring myself to find more politically correct ways to talk to my boss. Could barely bring myself to do anything.. But, on the positive side, at least I spent my time well. :)
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