Saturday, February 03, 2007

its been long. (:

once again, happenings and things, just pass you by.

this period of time has given me a new experience with Him. (:

going for a jog at 6am. I must wake up and make it. hahas.

it will be once again a great time i reckon.

A poem, dedicated to students by lecturer. I have been looking at it for quite some time. Pondering.

The Road Not Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveller, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps te better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden back.
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less travelled by,
And that has made all the difference.

-Robert Frost (1874-1963)

Saturday, January 13, 2007

the boon and bane of techology.

talking to my sis. Online. same house.

Gina says:
little red heels has new stuff liao
Gina says:
u can check them out
mx::..deftness.:: with Your hand in mine, I'll go where You lead me.:: says:
DIAOS
Gina says:
i think min's stuffs nicer
mx::..deftness.:: with Your hand in mine, I'll go where You lead me.:: says:
u r their fav fan hors
Gina says:
yaya
mx::..deftness.:: with Your hand in mine, I'll go where You lead me.:: says:
what stuff?
mx::..deftness.:: with Your hand in mine, I'll go where You lead me.:: says:
AND HOR
Gina says:
me check out their shop everyday
mx::..deftness.:: with Your hand in mine, I'll go where You lead me.:: says:
is like we are just 3 metres apart lo
Gina says:
walk in walk out very ma fan
mx::..deftness.:: with Your hand in mine, I'll go where You lead me.:: says:
dum dum
Gina says:
u go on go on
Gina says:
we pay for e net ok
mx::..deftness.:: with Your hand in mine, I'll go where You lead me.:: says:
hur hur. han na han na
mx::..deftness.:: with Your hand in mine, I'll go where You lead me.:: says:
what u doing now?
Gina says:
checking out bags on other international websites
Gina says:
ur lao jie also wanna start heer own biz k
Gina says:
PLS SUPPORT
Gina says:
HA3
Gina says:
mx::..deftness.:: with Your hand in mine, I'll go where You lead me.:: says:
u better do a good job lo
mx::..deftness.:: with Your hand in mine, I'll go where You lead me.:: says:
dont go and call urself little black heels
Gina says:
i NVR LIKE BLACK
Gina says:
DUN WORRY

and the conversation goes on.

the techny savvy world. (:

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

toblerones with carols. loves.

"Christmas will remain, purely and simply, a time for remembering the greatest gift that has been given."- Corrinne.may[The Gift].

this year's christmas meant quite a lot of things to me. (:

for one, this is my 5th Christ-mas.

during the countdown gathering 2 days ago, did some ice-breaking thingyy. had the group to ask 1 other person, these 4 questions.

1. What was previous Christmas experience like?
2. What are your goals and plans for Year 2007?
3. What is your Christmas wish? ((:
4. What is the best gift that you have received so far?

as i was on the bus back with celest that day, i pondered over these qns as well.

brought about a tinge of excitement, at the same time, lots of thanksgiving to the Lord, for where i am today.

had a really blessed and wonderful time carolling with the bros and sis! liyan and cady led one grp, while i led the other. and i was stunned when i realised how "manly" our group were! with the gusto sound of men.for some sweet carols! (:

but boy, i love their spirit! they sang their very best. and blessed were we when we received the offerings! for church building fund. had a great time w these peeps.


i thank the Lord for my spiritual journey. the many whom i have shared my life w, you are treasured.

and for those that i am sharing my life with, i treasure this opportunity to grow tog with all o u.

random: its been really really long, since i last felt this way. shoooo emo. in, His peace.

and one of my fav songs in the album. enjoy. (:

blessed christmas.

the rain continued for the whole day.

sometimes, walking along the roads on rainy days can be quite a nice thing to do. w umbrella that is. and a huge one.:))

i loved the walks in the rain today, with my huge AH umbrella all for myself.

i love times alone like this at times. gives me the whole world of time to sort thru things within me, and to sing to the Lord. hahas. cos likely, you r pretty much alone on the pavements; everyone's in bus or shelters in such heavy rain. :)

so nice. so much space. to breathe and think.

so many things to give thanks to u Lord.. God, i never really dared imagine, how i ll be like, without u in my life, seriously.

thanks Lord, for being there for me always, like tonight. :))

Saturday, December 23, 2006

making+writing on cards is a therapeutic activity. :)

coupled with good music.

i love this part about Christmas, where i start to write my greetings and appreciation of that person.

it helps me to recall of how much i have gone through with that person. and it helps me to give thanks to the Lord for the person's life as well.

of cos, the hand muscles starts to show signs of fatigue. hahas. it shows in the cutting, pasting and even handwriting. hurhur.

cup of hot milk and off to snooze. the weather's like cold ah. :))

merryy merry christmas, in advance. :)

Thursday, December 21, 2006

drizzles.

and cant get to sleep. once more. :)

this week had been of sleepless nights. feeling the excitement of christmas. i smell christmas. i hear, see and even taste about christmas (that is, the candy canes. ;))

and i guess, its also the racing thoughts that i have in my brain, tt's keeping me awake as well.

havent been updating. but life was fruitful for the past few wks. :)) so much to share, but didnt really have the opportunity to jot the thots down.

u know, i seem to learn a different side of myself within the past few weeks. and i really sense this renewal in my heart as i continue to serve the Lord with the team.

and i was totally awed, and really amazed, and really thankful to the Lord for His faithfulness. :)) my ever, dearest faithful Father.

thanksgiving for the week, and no greater Christmas gifts than these: 4 salvations, who will eternally be with us in Heaven!

15 Dec: Kaisze came to know the Lord through the phone with Shar! in cuppage girls washroom. i was having WKS briefing when shar told me abt kaisze wanting to received Christ. i was really overwhelmed tt i couldnt concentrate on the briefing anymore, and ran to join Shar. PTL!

16 Dec: Wenxin was really open to share abt her hurts, and glad she rededicated her life to Jesus again! :)) enjoyed sharing with her over dinner after svc; a girl with this sweetness in her, and her sincerity in wanting to serve the Lord.

17 Dec night: was on msn. and Deb told me about her bro Dexter, asking her some questions of life. recalled sharing with Deb on sat night after svc online in response to what she asked me; nothing is ever too late for God; is all about the willingness, and obedience to the Lord. And deb being deb, she ll always do the deliberate and intentional to obey the Lord, eventually. Obedience is the key. :))

and the Lord honours her heart! Dexter received Christ at his own home! Praise the Lord! we all know how hardened Dex was in the past. but with faithful prayers and fasting, all things are possible as He hears our cries! :))

18 Dec noon: received a call fr shar after i sent out msgs to encourage the team for the harvest ahead. thought that shar wanted to clarify some stuff with regards to svc this sat. never did i imagine it to be a sharing of Huifen's conversion during attachment!

These experiences proved to me: Salvation, anytime, anywhere. For God is everywhere, everytime. :))

Father, i thank You for listening to each of my whispered prayers. i thank You, for knowing my heart's deepest, where sometimes i get confused as well, but You know my needs and wants; and i thank You for Your faithfulness in my life.

Thank You for Your faithfulness to my team. The cheer of salvations were booster prior to the Christmas service. I am so thankful for this important lesson that You have taught me and my team during this period: Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Cliche? maybe. To me, its vivid.

It's God's demonstration of His outrageous love to me. I know it. He knows my fears, my strongholds, my innermost thoughts, and He chose to reassure me and gave me encouragement during this period of time.

what greater Love than this?

More to come. Soaked in His Blessings as we soak in Prayers!

have been taking time this week to spend with the Lord, and also with people. with Mum and sis to Garden Festival on mon. busked in the beautiful sights of flowersssss. took gazillion photos! upload soon.

i really really had a good time that day. was so uplifted! i feel like going again! flowers flowers!

You cant help but once again, be in awe of God's creativity and cheer..of the creation of these greens and colours. :)

random: i cant figure out some stuff. and i think i never will. and i think its not important to figure em out. i shall just walk on, and keep my steps close with Him, and trust in You and not myself.

just like this song- i need to be next to You.

no one else. :))

i really love this life i share with You.

nights world.

Friday, November 24, 2006

was obviously disappointed when i saw the sms in the wee hours of the night.

cant help but checked online with a little weight on my heart.

Nevertheless, gathered my energy to view the overalls online.

turned out to be alright! hahas. what i screwed was behavioural science. ?????? phewwwww! not as if i improve much, but seriously, thank you LORD! muacks! :)

learnt: sometimes, things are not what it seems. move on and take the complete picture, and u ll be surprised.

thanks Father. for watching over me always.
being vulnerable and allowing God to take care of you is not really tt easy. :)

but it can be done.

had a good time talking to a few people today..like liyan, deborah. appreciate these times.

btw, if anyone wants to relive singapore workout, drop by a particular sec sch in woodlands and catch me in red and white. doing this exercise for the elderly. a joint collaboration with the police of woodlands. hahas. plus educating the public abt wheelchair transfers etc.

k the chinese version of singapore workout is ringing in my head........

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Jesus

1. went,
2. saw, and
3. had compassion.

i desire to be like Him. i want to go, see, and have compassion.

indeed, sometimes its hard to go although instructions are clear, but the purpose is unknown. i love the sermon shared yesterday. spoke right into me.

the Holy Spirit can only use us to our level of obedience.

be Philip. (Acts 8:26-40). be everyready to obey the Holy Spirit.

C.o.m.p.a.s.s.i.o.n for His flock.
P.a.s.s.i.o.n for Him.

Sunday, November 12, 2006



don't miss it!

something that Jasmine shared during service today hit me. incremental vs exponential growth. and it was really a great time of prayer and worship together as a church.

desire exponential growth!

Saturday, November 11, 2006

"..to think that the universe
could not withold your glory
You choose to live in me..
I'm so amazed..

...and i..
worship you Lord,
My life in You restored..
Here is my heart
make it Your santuary
for nobody else,
but Jesus
Only YOU..

Only You
are faithful and true
Glorious GOD
All my life
It is You
I adore
You touched my soul
Completed my world..
I surrender to You..."

worshipping. and am ministered.

3 things i shared with my girls, out of the overflow of my heart. and will want to continue to grow in them, tog with my cg.

stamina in prayer. offer ears of listening. countenance.

Lord, thank You. for your faithfulness, real-ness, and most importantly, love.

Monday, November 06, 2006

to update..some pics.

birthday with cg. 25oct2006-bishan j8. in my stinko training gear. ;)

the surprise birthday shout. song. cake cutting.















the funny things u receive on your 21st awes u. ;)














my life. :)















miao bought this. she says this tortise reminds her of me cos me n it look alike? do we? hahas.
















dmm with coreteam! nyp 100!

















had a really exciting time over the past 2 weeks. but never had the opportunity to jot my tots down. some significant ones!

celebrated dad's birthday! he is exactly 36 years older than me. always love him very much. admire his character, his love for the family, and his sacrificial attitude towards the people around him. one of the dearest ppl whom i want to model after.

blessed birthday cai papa. :) glad to share the birthday celebration with you and family over the steamboat.

another highlight: the Poly-ITE tournaments have finally come to a closure. am deeply blessed by the presence of those who came down to support! ace- my o-ye-faithful supporter; keng loo; utan; karryn; huijing and nemo. really appreciate it!

and all glory to the Lord! the girls finished with silver, and the guys a champ! :)

thanks to my team as well: stella, shermeen, xiao wei, xuemin, fishcake and peixin who made all these possible.

let's work towards IVP!

i am really looking forward to the upcoming Christmas. feeling the christmas cheer around the corner. 100 percent man's effort coupled with 100percent God. let me be the vessel Lord.

witness the water baptism of brothers and sisters over the last weekend as well! its always the joyous occasion to see the church bros and sis to take this step to proclaim their faith. :)

the dinner with nemo and ace after comps! :) wheeee! and 32 bucks for 3min consultation with the doc. hahahhahas.

a time of mini celebration for cindy ytd! i really appreciate the cg. really do. glad to have all of u to do His work with me. was simply great to have the opportunity to bless this dear girl. :)

yuhan too. the phone call till 6am was a great time of sharing. thanks. :)

spent great time with ace and joel at vivo today. thanks. really haven had a time to watch a gd movie after so long! and also ace's fren tony who joined us for a while and cracked all of us up.

glad i took the bus ace. or i will not have the opportunity to air my thoughts. and thanks for praying for me. truly appreciate.

all in all. i am really touched. i dont know why, but i really see how God truly loves me as His child, that He always protects, always love, always teach and guide me and my family in Christ.

the worship ytd "I'm Forever Yours" by planet shakers stir within me deeply.



"..trust in You and not myself..
will always lead to blessing..
Lord have Your way in me..
Not my will, but Yours be done..
..here i stand within Your Presence longing for Your touch..
a thousand days cannot compare to one day in Your courts..
Hold me now, and never ever let me go..
My Jesus, My precious Saviour..
I'm forever yours......"
:)

Friday, October 27, 2006

i love u, nyp4.

they simply rock. haha creative, wacky, energetic bunch of people! ace and abi too!

a great surprise and wonderful time spent with all of u.

and that's besides the broom, and yeah, yuhan's bolster. ;)

and really appreciate all who sent their birthday wishes! and even derek who emailed me his greetings fr california! touched!

to all who called too, i m blessed by the calls. :)

and to you who did not call, finally, i think it really marks some closure. :) and amazingly, i m glad.

i am blessed. more than anything that i can ask for, from this church family of love.

meetup with shareen was simply wonderful. it totally added strength to me. He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed! shared with each other about 'FAITH factor'.

we don't just need God. we want God! :)

picture Jesus as your friend.

You don't only need a friend in bad times, isn't it? would'nt you love to share your best times with your friend as well? in fact, its the time spend during the good days that lays the foundation of bad times.

So give your best to Jesus; best time, best finance, best attitude, and more.

we all need somebody, to lean on. :) let the somebody be J.e.s.u.s.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

thanks utan, carrie, jason, bo, enghow, xuan, hongyao, joseph for the surprise today! touches my heart deeply.

and jieyun, junting and sharon who sent their apologies for not able to be there.

though simple, but simply overwhelmed by how much u guys embrace me and showered me with prayers.

love u all. :)

Friday, October 20, 2006

had a lovely night today! though the day started off really bad, but it was a refreshing time of talking to people one by one!

and seriously, learnt about getting up when i thought i am feeling down.

many things hit some of the girls in my grp. hannah's dad, cady's grand-dad, shareen's bro. uphold them in prayers.

i m really proud of these girls. with Christ in the vessel, they really smiled at the storm.

and i absolutely love the times spent with many people! had a great time spending time with ace at macs(AGAIN) and once again, my spirit is always so uplifted by her outstanding spirit!

thanks for blessing me with the notes, and the apple strudz, and the book, and the joyful spirit! the extra mile reflects Christ's love!

the people i love, and whom i appreciate very very much:
dmm~
















and my dearies at soo kaili's birthday celebration!















And IVAN RECEIVED HIM INTO HIS LIFE! praise God! so blessed by his sharing!

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

received an email fr shaun. the girl's:



















and the guys team.



















saw shaun online last week. and he shared that comps were around the corner.

and i went, hmm yeah. i recalled. yeah, january. yeah. that's fast. and that reminded me like that's almost 9 months i last attended training proper.

not as if the last time round of comps i went for intense training, but i did recall at least getting the 'feel' back 2 wks prior comps.

and to my horror of horrors, shaun responded to my when's comp with....

"Oh! end of this month and beginning of nov."

wow. what kind news.

and i was oh-so-tempted to request to drop out of the team.

but as i wait for a second, i kind of made sense of the situation. :) God you are indeed faithful! You never fail to answer prayers!

4 new year ones on board the team this yr! :)

i ll give my best to this comps. with a different spirit and perspective.

not winning medals. but winning souls. yes and amen!

just hung up the phone with shareen. so blessed, i can't contain it. I ve learnt something after the past few weeks till today: Let Go, and Let God.

the tighter i hold my fist, the harder to allow God to open my hand and hold it.

know something, its been ages since i ve had such revival within me. and i am claiming His promises one by one.

I put down by faith on my leadership goals a name, who is a non-believer. kai sze. :)

and amen, she responded to join us for service this wk! and hazel initiated to meet shar this fri!

something i learnt: intercede. stand in the gap. pray faithfully.

oh my gosh. really, so excited!

and sebas too. after meeting up shaun and shar, had a long long chat with him on the train whilst i was going to cady's hse for miaozhi's birthday celebration on sunday night.

exercising our spiritual muscles. yes! sebas, believe that heart knowledge and hard knowledge can come hand in hand! :)

and was really blessed by ace and abi's presence in our cg today! added strength and learnt loads from them! hahhas. and a great time of dinner with deb and ace. got to know ace deeper.

i see something in her. and that, i want to learn from her. ace is someone who is very consistent. and someone who gives her maximum energy in every task, not an ounce lesser for any.

and when i asked her and told her so, she responded that its cos she is doing something that she enjoys. :)

and yes, i can see it through her life. hope u ve had a good time, ace. :) cos i did.

caregroup was abt Growth. Ps Jeff shared, to grow, we must make intentional efforts. yes, i believe and m convicted of so.

saw yy online! she's in curtin now taking occ therapy! omg! n she suggested getting a hse with her friend too if i m really gg over! someone that i can depend on to share with me the culture of school and modules. great! :)

and something funny happened today. he called me and asked if i was in ntu, cos he thought he saw someone that resemble me in ntu.

hahas. o wells. imagine, its almost 5years, and honestly, he calls only once per year (on my birthday to wish me). so seeing his number today really caught me by surprise.

i wouldnt deny that upon putting down the phone, i wondered how is he getting along and stuff, but once again, briefly. i have moved on. :)

i was reminded of how he persistently shared Christ and never failed to pray for me everyday. and i was indifferent then.

how badly he wanted me to go with him into a missionary jc to experience the unity and community of Christians, but i chose a jc nearer my place instead.

how we used human logical understanding to think that being in a christian environment raise opportunities of knowing God, but God proved that He is everywhere and anywhere. :)

I knew Him, right smack in jc. not the missionary jc. but a place where i thought the opportunities of hearing about God was zilch. :)

and m glad we both moved on. still friends, but prolly a call-once-a-year friend. heard he is doing well and in SCA's ntu crick team with all his sec sch buds.

thank you, for sharing about Him to me. and how HE proved that everything is best in His time. :)

wishing and praying that you are well. take care friend.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

God Is Everywhere
When you search for God today
He can be found in a brief while
You will find Him in a child
He is with you in every trial.

You will see our God everywhere
He is in teens and aged ones too
He is in a quiet mirrored stream
There in a sunrise with day so new.

God is there in the evening sunset
There in a gentle breeze that blows
He is in every beautiful rainbow
There when every blessing overflows.

God is there in every fierce storm
He is there in a precious smile
He is there in every bird and flower
With you in every treacherous mile.

God is there to hear every prayer
He is with you in every weary sigh
Always with you in times of sorrow
He's there when you question "why."

God is in every kindness that's given
There as families and friends share
He is there in a soft, gentle snowflake
God is with you and He is with me...
God is Everywhere!

-Leona I. Miller

its You i live for, everyday. :)
thanksgiving.

first to you Daddy in Heaven. thanks for holding me in Your hands for the past weeks, and the weeks to come.

next, my Daddy on earth. You are the greatest dad that i can ever ask for. I am truly touched by the gesture of his unconditional love. who always want the best for his children and never himself. thanks for blessing me, sis and ma so much.

to the buds and friends who have encouraged me along the way. wheeeee. i really love all of u guys. deep down in my heart. and thanks JK and elain for your messages to ask me hows my first day in clinicals! fyp made much more bearable and motivating during clinicals!

and happy birthday miaozhi! a fantastic gathering with the team yesterday! steamboat with great food and great fellowship!

had a great time with yuhan just now!

a commitment, a covenant. We can do it girl! ;)

GROWTH.

Saturday, September 30, 2006

had an uber long long day ytd.

until i tot i was going to raise white flag to fatigue.

but was truly refreshed by people and happenings.

and i learnt that u dont need a positive thing to make u grow and give thanks.

the true essence is always to give thanks in the toughest and lowest times.

will u still give thanks?

i hope i will, and i want to create within me such a heart that ll be forever grateful.

watched "remember the titans". it was awesome. awesome awesome.

beautiful game of amer football.

the coming week is literally going to be a battlefield for me.

exams every single day, full-fletched papers.

Lord, i desire to thrive, not survive.

thank you for sustaining and strengthening me each day.

off for dmm. ciaos. (:

Thursday, September 28, 2006

just put down the phone. had a shower.

sometimes, you know things are not mere coincidences. God uses you in His most unique manner, the way He knows best. Beyond what we can conceive and fathom.

I know, they are safe in His hands. I shall just do my humanly possible; and let God do the humanly impossible.

Pouring your life to nourish others in Christ, every moment. On board? (:

I know, God will make a way in all situations and circumstances. Thou its hard to see the end of the tunnel sometimes, but He just need us to trust Him and travel with Him through the tunnel, cos ultimately, we already know that there will be light at the end, eventually.

Faith to move on despite the overwhelming unknown.

"God will make a way,
when there seems to be no way,
He works in ways
We cannot see
He will make a way for me...

He will be my guide
Draw me closely to His side
With Love and Strength
For each new day
He will make a way...
He will make a way..."