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Full time music teacher
Loves God's creation, Loves travels, Loves beaches........
+ 04 Jan
+ elenatan@gmail.com
Full time music teacher
Loves God's creation, Loves travels, Loves beaches........
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Happy Birthday Matt!
It's been a long day today, but i thank God for this long day. I guess i've been too cooped up at home, being too comfy staying at home, that my life has slowed down alot more. I think i need to restart my engine and prepare for what is coming ahead of me in 2 months time.
After lunch at my favourite genre restaurant at Esplanade, Shirley and I headed to the Concert Hall to watch RJ Rosales. This time we were seated at Circle 1. Obviously Singaporeans are very well informed and the Stall seats were wiped out by 1245 sharp! His voice was still as mesmerizing as ever, but at least i was too far to be "dian-ed" by him. *Blink Blink*
Anyway, after that, spent the rest of the afternoon walking ard, looking at interesting things....and i finally got to eat my Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream! Yum!
In the evening, met Matt to look for his birthday pressie from the cell, we got him a pair of GOLA shoes. I like!!! But Matt is easily satisfied, so we didn't have to take too long to decide. Then we headed down for his bdae celebration at the Teochew Mui place. Was quite a cool group of us. Anyway, i dun really have many chances to dine with the cell, so i was really thankful. I'm glad Matt was happy too.
Farewell, SAJC LT
Yesterday was our last service at SAJC LT. i was feeling a lil sad coz i will miss the security guards. But i really thank God for seeing us thru these 10 months. God's hands have always been on us, His blood faithfully covering the place every wk. As the chapter ends, another chapter begins, i know things would always get better, anticipating the beautiful and better things that God has installed for us. My mind is limited, but God's amazingly vast. He can give and do so much more. I'm excited! =)
Yesterday, Amber, Weiting and Malcolm also got baptised. I am really excited for these 3 friends that i've a personal friendship with. Congratulations to u guys, celebrating with u this in this act and journey of faith.
After the baptism service, we headed to The Wine Company. It's quite nice, we had alfresco dining. Wah, i'm happy man, i think a quarter of my wish will be fulfilled. It's homework time again....And i'm excited!
I'm so happy...i've bought my new bow! Now i have peace =)
Look at the mega difference between my old bow and new bow!
Thank You Lord for providing so that i can buy this new bow. Now i have to work harder. Jiayou to myself.
I tried, and i didn't expect to hear a difference. But Wow, major difference!! The sound quality of my tone is much warmer and fuller.
i confess, that i haven't really been blogging due to laziness. Everything has been ok these few days, nothing spectacular. Last night we visited Old Saigon (Kun's place) and had our Core mtg over dinner. The food is VERY GD. But oh wells...all gd things must come to an end. Commit to good memory.
It's cool, God knows what i'm thinking, and He knows best what i desire. He gave, and i'm thankful.
But my emotional health probably needs some restoration from God at this point of time, so discouraged...and probably i brought it upon myself. I need to stop drifting in and out of this. Drats!
I'm about 70% confirmed that i wanna get my violin bow. But if i get the bow, it means i wanna change my strings too...that means i'm $300 poorer??? Wah liao....all that trying to save up...and i've to part with my $$ in this manner....Sigh....It's a choice right?
Downtown Experience Part II
We were enjoying ourselves, taking crazy photos....
until an uninvited "guest" turned up!
Anyway, we had quite a bit of drama in the room, all that passion for acting and talents were unleashed...to catch a LIZARD!!! Did i mention that we did a 3-episode video?!
Anyway, this was really a cool group to be with, and i really thank God for bringing us together this public holiday to just chill. Thank You ladies and Malcolm, n Weiyang for coming before booking into Tekong Chalet. =)
Wednesday
Went to Jehpin's house to collect my violin cases n also look at the violins and bows that he brought over. I'm seriously considering a violin bow and i've about 5 days to think and pray abt it. I'm trying to be thrifty but it looks like i seriously do need a new bow. And i need to do some major overhaul to my violin. I'll probably visit szarbo (the violin repair man) soon at McNair. Any sponsors? haha.
Downtown Experience Part I
It's been an exciting past 3 days. To cut the long story short, the Chefs Affair group decided to head to Downtown East for a cookout! We made it!!
Monday Night, Shir, Est and I went to Changi Village for seafood dinner, the food was gd, highlight was the crab!
Tues, we had our BBQ, i think our Menu was really really cool! Anyway, i can't describe much abt the food. U have to see the pics for yrself!
I woke up in quite an ok state today. Though i think i slept at 3am last night, excitement of going to church surpasses all tiredness. Service was cool, dunno why for some reason, this wk i was very excited and happy to play keyboard...i think i've not played it for a long time and i'm missing it.
After svc we had VITRA aka vocal training. Cool time, learnt alot, though i know the techniques in theory, but putting them to pract takes quite alot to hack down old habits. i'm thankful for the group that was there. They made the place so comfortable for me to just explore new things without having to be shy. =P
After that, headed to Kallang Stadium Waterfront for a drink,chat & looking at dragonboat "rowers" (from my own english dictionary!), and then headed home.
This is my new toy...i'll give her a name soon....
Next 2 days and 2 nights gonna be over at Downtown East for an illegal chefs affair. It's the time of the year to feast again! I'm so looking forward to it. Yippee!
Friday & Saturday
I went to the gym on friday afternoon. Yes! Finally after like months of just being lazy and procrastinating. Looking at the way i'm putting on weight just frightens me. So yes, i think i need to start being somewhat disciplined.
Went to CV and CB for the night. Nicey.
Didn't have to teach today coz it is Deepavali. Slept in late today. You should have seen that very blissful look on my face.
In the afternoon, we joined the Young Adults Section in a forum that they were having for those who have started working. Cool, i begin to see similar characteristics of myself when i listened to different ones share. And boy, i was excited when i heard some of the things mentioned coz i could so so so identify with them.
Worship Pract and Lai Wa again. This time we had a whole table full of pple. Almost the whole band made it there, plus the two sound in charge for this wk. Cool time, though today we kinda under-ordered.
A long night of reflection, but ended up in vertical meditation. I'm dead tired. I need to sleep.
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above, Ye Heavenly Host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Thank You Lord for Your new mercies every morning. Thank You for the storms that u have brought me thru and leaving behind riches that would feed me for a lifetime.
I thank You that You know my heart, and You have provided all that i wanted. Thank You that You're on Your way to fulfilling each of my heart's desires. And i know that You are never too early or late. In Your Time, Lord =)
Thank You.
Thursday
Don't think too hard, some wishes take conviction to have them fulfilled. For me, it isn't too complicated, but unfortunately, it is considered a difficult-to-fulfill wish because it involves conviction and sacrifice. =) I remember mentioning it once before, saying that it'll prob take sometime for it to "happen". But i'll wait. Remember? Hahaha...STOP GUESSING! =) By the way, wishes are wants, not needs. So they aren't really that important. I'm pretty sure my wishlist will just get longer as the days go past. So u can never get enough of 'em. Hee =)
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i'm beginning to be convinced that i need a new phone. My phone died on me while i was talking. And it died when i plugged the AC adapter in. That's insane! But i've not taken a particular interest on any phone at the moment. So i guess, i'll revisit this thought in 2007.
Had a very crazy conversation with Shirley just now. We were just talking abt winter clothes and yes, she reminded me abt the woollen sweater i bought in Australia. It was one of my favourite sweaters. But i didn't really have much opportunities to wear it back here in Singapore. i was saying that i could wear it when i start teaching next yr...staff room prob will be cold and i'll need a thick jacket. Shir was damn funny! She said i should just turn down the temperature of the music room in ACS to the coldest so that i can wear my woollen sweater. On top of that, i should make it real cold so that i can ask all of the lil boys to start wearing winter coats to class. And if the principal finds out and asks why? Tell her that i need to give the boys a real test to see whether they are singing and breathing correctly ie. to see whether warm or cold air comes out of them when they sing. Wah kaoz. If i do that, i think i'll be famous overnight. Ms Tan-the snow woman, just waiting to be sacked.
Ok, enough of the crap. What's happening tmr? I think i'm beginning to turn senile. i need to get a life!
I have a wish. One wish. Needs lotsa patience to wait for God to fulfill this wish. i know eventually He can give.
Right now..my wish may be fulfilled - in my dreams =)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANA HONG!
This is a special entry for C-na!
Happy birthday to yeow,
Happy birthday to yeow,
Happy birthday to C-na...
Happy birthday to Yeow!
Na....same age as me liao ah? How OLD ah? So as u said, older liao then must wat? (Rem what u said last night...*no.1*) Wahahhaha....ok, i shan't be naughty...love ya na, have a great day...and be honoured that your birthday has a special entry in my blog! *Muacks!*
I'm lazy. i wanted to blog last night, wrote a few sentences, but later decided to just go to bed =)
My Wednesday
Yesterday was quite cool, apart from having my recreation activity in the afternoon, whatever happened at night was revelation. There's this job that i was offered abt 4 months back. To me, just only looking at the job scope, it was a perfect job. Of course, as usual, this guy never came back to me, didn't even conduct an interview with me. Not until now.................................it's so silly and i was asking God, "Why?" "Why open doors again when i've already accepted another job. Why distract me with other seemingly betta things?"
This guy was just in a hurry to meet up so i gave in and decided to meet with him. Revelation. After he spoke a few sentences, i decided i should give him an interview instead of him interviewing me haha. So i started asking him abt the company, abt his company's selling point, and also asked him questions like.."What makes u so confident and not worry abt other competitors out there?" Poor guy, he was so enthusiastically answering my question with so much confidence in himself and in his business and company.
i really really really THANK GOD that he brought this door for me to SLAM shut on my own. God didn't have to close it for me right in my face, i slammed it shut myself. i was so relieved that i could see for myself what i was landing myself into if the the guy really did contact me and hire me back then. YES, His ways are higher than my ways, and i held on to that promise. And i told the guy straight in the face. "BAD TIMING". Haha.
Anyway, after that mtg, i went to have dinner at a jap place. JAP FOOD AGAIN!!!! This place is not bad, wed is ladies night, basically u get a rebate voucher 0f whatever u spend, full rebate of 100%! Food was not bad, didn't manage to try alot, will do the next time we go there and spend that voucher. Haha.
A nice night walk and a great chat that meant lots. Yes, my favourite, it's been sometime. Thank you. =) Thank You Lord for giving us clean-enough air to sit outdoors.
I'm proud of myself. This morning, i repeatedly forced myself to sleep and wake up only at 12pm after waking up prematurely the past few wks, until i didn't really get enough rest, hence leading to the need for afternoon naps. Afternoon naps are actually bad, in my personal opinion. A waste of time and by right sleeping is meant to be done only at night.
Anyway, the highlight of today was my night in church. Pamela Seward delivered God's word in this last session and i think it really calls for application time in what we have learnt in the past few sessions. I'm really thankful for these string of sessions, i guess i've never been so focused in listening to God's word too...these few sessions, i was actually quite focused..thank God for removing the wandering mind that we humans are always capable of. They call it the attention span. But yes, i'm determined to grow in this one year.
I've a new toy today, it's super pretty! Love it, love it, love it!
Today i woke up early to teach, otherwise i would have been able to sleep longer. I was quite tired today, still recovering from retreat.
Anyway, today, afternoon, did some flower arrangement, ya i'm really not cut out to be a florist but i always love to see different flower arrangements, but this kind really, it's either u have skill or no skill...can't "gek" out the skill. Haha. i had a vase that was waiting to be filled...so i made it la...picture of it in my prev post.
In the evening, i went out for dinner with some of my cell guys - Alvin, LF, Matt, TKT. Alvin wanted to bring us to Botak Jones, some place in Clementi Blk 325 (i think) to try the Western food, but unfortunately they are closed on Mondays! So anyway, we still had a good enough dinner (in MY opinion) haha. We went to DAILY SCOOP to eat ice cream. Tried bailey's, hazelnut, coconut and durian flavour. Good stuff la...saw them making the ice cream fresh over there. It was empty when we got there at 8 odd. But by 845 the place was FULL. And they close at 9pm mind u. Nice place to chill. I'm proud of that place, as a Sunset Way resident..haha. Anyway, thank God for this "good timing" to chill with the guys, it was a free night. i think i really owe them this time, i haven't been spending much time with 'em.
Tmr...i've my Recreation activity in the afternoon, after like one and a half months of MIA-ing...i betta get my butt back there. And guess what, i think i should resume my exercise regime soon.
Carnations
Flowers make me happy, but looks like i'm not cut out to be a florist!
The Story - Part 1/100
Once upon a time, there were two sisters....called "Big one" and "Small one".
Ladies Retreat 2006 - "U are Uniquely Precious"
Yes! I'm back...thank you for missing me! Hahahaa.
Ladies Retreat was gd..though tiring, but i guess i gained more than i lost. I really went for the retreat with ZERO expectation. First of all i was blessed with a fantastic bus captain that really made my day. Though i'm her asst captain, she did most of the things, but what really touched my heart was really that joyful and cheerful spirit in her. She really made my friday morning when she greeted me. Even giving out THOSE bags didn't seem silly anymore.
i'm really glad to have Esther on this journey with me. It really seemed more bearable to travel with someone close to u. The 5 hr journey to-and-fro only felt like 3 hrs. Over the last few days, God really taught me many many many lessons. Lessons that i probably wouldn't have been able to learn anywhere else. I believe that many things were divinely planned.
1) Thank God for a fantastic bus captain. Thank God for opportunities to speak to some of the aunties on our way there and back. I never had so much fun talking to aunties, they are really funnier and more humorous than any clowns. Some of the ladies are old enough to be my mother, but their conversations are really funny! Unfortunately not all the ladies are from COR, so it looks like i can only see them again one year from now!
2) Thank God for the comfortable room, it has really been our sacred nest for the past 3 days - a place of worship, meditation and rest.
3) Thank God for Angeline and Fay who were there to support me in whatever way they did. i believe they were God-sent.
4) Thank God for the very very very annointed speakers! Margaret and Pam Stewart. My faith and my spiritual walk was challenged and has since been taken to the next level. God really spoke, His word was like a double-edged sword that pierced right thru and got me actively thinking. On the 2nd night, i just decided to go by faith and allow God to search my heart, in a very deep way, that only He knows how to. i felt every bit of His Spirit. i know God is not done with me yet. But i know that He is definitely faithful to His promise that he will Rebuild what He has shaken and torn down.
5) On Saturday, everything that could go wrong went wrong. Basically i spent the whole day in deep thoughts. That's why i prob appeared quite "gong" when i'm doing something else. i ended my Saturday night with a visit to the swimming pool. It was quite a cool experience. i went there wanting to just sort out my thoughts and also allow God to put my tots back into perspective again. i was just singing and singing non stop. Caused some bystanders to look really worried, but c'mon, if i wanted to die, i would have tried a more surefire way. HAHA! God was faithful, He really spoke and helped me rise beyond that whole feeling of confusion and the state of heaviness to come back in humility, submit and respond in repentance.
Thank You Lord, for whatever You have started there. Father we open our hearts to You, for You to continue give as we learn to receive =)
God, grant us strength for the coming new wk. You know we are tired and overwhelmed by many thoughts and burdens, but because we have You, we know that we can also look beyond just normal physical rest/sleep but also learn to be still and rest in You peacefully in everything that we do. Father i pray, help us to live a life that has a quiet spirit, because we yearn for one of those fruits of the Spirit - "Gentleness".
Ok, i'm looking forward to my meditations and reflections in this coming wk.
Even my horizontal "meditation'"..right now...=)
Thursday
Today's reflections, will be short and sweet. I woke up really early this morning. Yeah, as i previously mentioned, i almost dozed off in my music class. Thank God for making today bearable. I got myself entertained with something fun this afternoon, also decided to quickly call up the ladies for the retreat. In the evening, i could take it no longer, headed straight to bed for an hr nap.
Headed out for another student. Met Landy today for a chat. Finally i got some idea of how to walk out of that estate man...everytime i take cab there, so i dun really get to walk ard the estate. i enjoyed our chat, learnt alot abt him. =)
Ok, i just finished packing, from very lil things become so many things, bag is so heavy! Lord, i commit my weekend into yr hands. I'm clueless, but i believe you're in control.
I'm tired. Very tired. Thank God that one of my students pushed her lessons to another day, and another student pushed her lesson to afternoon. So i only have 2 in the morning. Thank God coz i'm abt to doze off already. Not bad la..last night, i managed to sleep a while. It's an improvement from the last few times. Maybe because i was really really tired.
I've a whole list of ladies to call for ladies retreat. I've to brace myself up! This is like so OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE. Jiayou Elena, call them now!
The Secret Garden 2
Wednesday
My day started unbelievably early today! Had to go for invigilation again, this time round, i had my mum to accompany me. Quite cool. Seet was very nice to me this time, put me on relief invigilator, so i only had to count scripts and check papers in and out to the invigilators. So i didn't have to distribute papers to the students. Thanks Seet, just what i needed! Today i was super tired, after lunch, i really withdrew to a corner and slept. Couldn't take it anymore!
Anyway, after work, i had another long night - napping, reading my book, reflections in a quiet place, just a chair and a table, and i thank God for it. Went for a walk in my Secret garden, with my secret partner..and was visited by a secret toad! Cool! But damn freaky when it appeared! Haha. Had light supper, and then off for my beauty sleep.
but i survived.
Today was a stay at home day, but quite alot of things to do. Was trying to catch up on my devotional readings. Everyday i only have time to read just enough, i dun have time to read more....so today, just decided to sit and read.
After my teaching, took an extended afternoon nap, which later for some reason became an evening nap. Haha. Finally got up, and went out for dinner. A certain erm favourite genre food of mine again...haha....at Hong Leong Garden. That place is cool, super run down, super ulu, if i die there, i wonder if anyone would know. Wah liao...i betta not describe the experience there...the food was yummy! Ok, to be committed to memory, haha.
Today was quite an experience, coz managed to find interesting stuff at ulu places. Went to Sunset Way, there's this mini shopping centre inside, and well, though i've been there couple of times previously, but i never actually went in or patronise any outlets there except the cake shop there. Today, out of sheer trill, decided to try the ice cream there. They were supposed to be closed but apparently the guy invited us in to do take away.
Also, i walked thru an "enchanted garden" today - things that i seldom got to do last time. But it feels so different and u really appreciate and enjoy it more when u have someone who's there to do all these with u...spontaneous and crazy.
Monday
Monday blues, so i tot, but cool, today was a gd day, except for heavyness waist down. Today i had my fav food again for lunch, i really thank God for providing for my needs, so much so that i can afford to eat my favourite food as and when i like and make myself happy. HAHA. Yes, something simple, but makes me happy. Then again, u must see who brought me to eat my favourite food. *Blink blink*
i wanted to spend the afternoon out, just spending time on my own...Shiok. Wanted to go to a cafe to read book, ended up indulging in Therapy - Retail Therapy. i must say it was really quite a therapeutic experience, so much so that i just went on and on until 6.30pm - I'M SO MAD. Knowing what i bought was even more insane.
Neway, today, i had dinner with Shirley and her cell guys. We were having dinner with Oli and Nelson b4 they head back to HK. Was quite cool, Oli brought her mum along. Her mum is really quite happening. Anyway, we had a feast la, of Singapore's most unhealthy cruisine. We went to Newton Food Centre. After the reno, the place looks much cleaner and fresh. They have a circular al fresco dining area which i really appreciate. Cooling and gd ambience.
Later, we headed down to Clarke Quay for a walk. Mingwei was flying kite there. Very interesting activity to look at. But yeah, i enjoyed the time of just sitting there looking at the pple fly their electronic kites operated by remote controls. But it is a very EXPENSIVE activity.
Was feeling really weak by then, wanted to go home quickly to rest my waist-down area. Haha. Anyway, something happened on my way home, so ya....i just took a lil longer to get home. God's fantastic timing again.
Today, i had the privilege of sharing with a brother my joy.God's hope, God's encouragements and God's peace. I know God has our lives in His hands, our joy, our disappointments, He knows them all. But one impt thing, He's always faithful, and his timing is always perfect.
Thank You Lord, yes, yr timing is perfect indeed. =)
Weekend Pics - Sentosa
Sunday
I've been on this blogger page for the past one hr, but i wonder what took me so long to type my first word. I shall now begin, letting my tots flow...
Today, we had our third meditative service. It gets more and more challenging as we progress on to the next and the next and the next, because every svc u want to improve, but God just teaches us time and again to just "Be still, and know that He is God" and that the service is no one else's but His. We can prepare to the best of our ability, but that's abt it, coz we have God in control of everything else. I was just reflecting abt me playing the violin in church, i'm inadequate really, look here, i dun exactly have professional training in playing in church. i play classical music, just look at the notes, and play what's written, note for note. Playing in church requires something of a completely different dimension. So what's my point here? God is in control, coz i really am nothing but an empty vessel.
Had a walk in vivocity after lunch today. It's quite an ok place, many shops not opened. They have pretty nice cafes. i like the fact that it overlooks to Sentosa and the Waterfront. That's abt all the reasons why i will consider hanging out at vivocity. =)
Shir, Esther and I had tea at Delifrance, Harbourfront. Decided to leave, and someone wise suggested "Sentosa". Yes, different things make different pple happy, and yes, got it so right.
Parked at the Beach Car Park, and we decided to take Sentosa's transport to Palawan Beach. We
crossed the suspension bridge heading to the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia, or Asia's closest point to the Equator. Just sat by the waterfront, and had a gd time of catching up and just relaxing till the sunset. I'm really really really so thankful, that we could just rest in God's presence, with our loved ones. Also, the haze cleared up today, we had a fantastic time in Sentosa.
We headed for the Musical Fountain, which was erm, not too impressive, not like i didn't know, but it was quite an experience, especially with regards to the "fantastic" choice of music that Sentosa had. The "Emcee" was quite entertaining, he looked a lil crazy, dancing ard the stage, got my head a lil giddy, but soon enough, he disappeared into some hole and came back only towards the end of the show.
Left Sentosa shortly and went for dinner.
What can i say...thoughts have all been shared.
I'm thankful....grateful......blessed.
Saturday
It's been a long day, esp when my sinus is back to taunt me during this Hazy Season. Drats! It's especially difficult to conduct music lessons with a nose actively running. Anyway, yeah, i got thru my 3 hrs of music lessons! It wasn't an easy time at all, but when u focus on happy tots, haha, there...u bite the bullet, and go thru it!
Had lunch at Ngee Ann Poly today, and then down to church. Cell grp was kinda interesting today. Dallas shared abt this whole topic abt "Fleecing" with God. Anyway, after many tots, i know i'm guilty of testing God many a times, because of my insecurity and low faith level in God, that many a times, we just ask for something to just appear before our eyes, for the sake of our own benefits. But do we actually care if it's within God's perfect will?
Today is another special day for me, Shifu prayed over us. Our "Yes" is impt to each other, i will and i want to fulfill this commitment, with love, with respect, and with all that i have.
Dinner at Lai Wah again, this time with a new bunch of pple, cool to have Lynn with us for dinner too...she obviously experienced our craziness! The food was yummy again, Queen E was HIGH again. But they didn't have the food she was craving for, we'll return there soon ok!
Tmr is Meditative Svc. God, u know what's the condition of the technicalities of yr band, pls pls pls multiply our five loaves and two fishes. May u be magnified in this place of worship!
Eyes are closing, my pillow calling out to me, "Come to me u sleepy princess...u need rest!!!" haha....=)
My Friday
Was quite stressed, that's why i blog only now...Today's saturday, gonna teach in a while. Some will be able to guess what i'm doing now, haha. Yesterday, was a day of teaching, relaxation (Hot Stones Therapy), and more relaxation. Yesterday, the PIC was supposed to go to somewhere nice to carry lantern, but we had a change of plans. (Prob God knew betta...) So we ended up at Chinatown and Boat Quay. We had an equally fun time at chinatown, having a gd time basking in the mid-autumn festive mood, had dinner, then we headed for somewhere to chill. The spoilt princess (me) wanted somewhere exciting. I mean, i was hoping to find somewhere exciting in Singapore la. Haha. i think i went slightly mad yesterday, laugh like a siao zha bor. Prob trying to relief stress.
'Neway, now i'm stressed, yes stressed, tonight i'll have a betta post.
Thursday
Interesting that i blogged so late today, primarily because i spent 80% of my day at home today. i wouldn't have gone out if i didn't have to teach..oh well.
Did my makeup lessons for my students this morning. And then i attempted my cold soba noodles, successful la..coz it's highly simple. i think i've to buy the jap recipe book so that i can try something better. i was lazy to buy milk today, so i didn't get down to doing my green tea ice cream, shall get my ass out tmr to buy milk so that i can make the ice cream by saturday!
Had a chat with c-na today, she's finally back from brisbane! She really had a fruitful and memorable time that, and i'm happy for her, whatever that happened to her. Na...this is only the beginning! Press on, i'll be here to cheer u on. =)
Today, the Queen finally got the REST she needed, i'm so happy for her. Indeed, there are some things that only God can do. =)
Did i also mention that Shir has booked Phantom 2007 tickets for us?? Start saving $$$!!!!
October 06 will be quite an exciting month. Ladies Retreat next wk, Chefs Affair Bi-monthly general meeting (BMGM) coming up last wk of oct. So exciting!!
I now live by the day, in faith that God will carry me thru each day of my week. =)
Joseph
Today, it was the life of Joseph...there's so much lessons to draw from this guy...which prob will take me a few days! Still remember those days where i learnt abt him in sunday school, always impressed by how nice a person he was. He's another case of how God chose to put Him thru difficult circumstances for the sake of accomplishing something good. In parallel context with John 9 that Canon Benson was talking abt that day.
Basic Lessons:
-Choosing to see the good in every bad circumstance.
-Finding and identifying the greater purpose and treasures in our terrible circumstances.
-Maintaining a positive attitude despite the trials i'm gg thru and despite being treated unfairly.
-Don't ever give in to the temptation to give up doing what's right.
A broken dream - restored to something more beautiful than i could ever imagine...
Yesterday when i went to bed, i told God, "Help me to sleep, i need strength for tomorrow.."
Today, yeah, at 10am the sky was turning dark, i woke up, got out of bed, knowing that i've to get started with my day. i told God, "Please don't send rain, i'm moody enough, if u send rain, i dunno what will happen to me.." but my heart was already crying inside.
Anyway, the sky suddenly turned sunny at 11am, things was starting to look better too. All i can say is - Thank God, it was amazing! Another sudden surprise. grinz =)
i postponed my classes for today, means i've to work harder tmr. But it's ok, i'm happy now, and satisfied. Haiz...why is the human mind so complicated? i can't even understand myself, how do i expect someone else to know how i'm feeling? i had a light nap in the afternoon, bout 2.5hrs.
Met Shirley in the evening, for dinner, now i'm even more determined to start my cooking affair. i saw a Japanese cooking book in Borders for $30. i'm determined to get it, only a matter of time. i bought some Jap food stuff yesterday, i'll start to experiment pretty soon. So exciting! i'm gonna make green tea ice-cream too...hee...but first let me recall how to...=)
Now...where is...?
Today i woke up, with heavy rain outside my window, someone immediately came into my mind, but i know God's there. Electricity tripped. That's how heavy the rain was.
Monday
I made it thru today. I survived! This morning, i was already dragging myself out of bed. Anyway, i had my favourite BK for breakfast! Finally la...after so long...did i mention that i can eat BK Breakfast everyday without getting sick and tired of it? Went to HV and town to walk, a day of just exercising my leg muscles. Wanted to buy watch, but no conviction to spend the money.
In the late afternoon, i went to ACS to piano accompany someone, also decided to pick up the course syllabus from the teacher. Thanks man...general music in ACS is really damn fun. We have to teach EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN...with regards to music. Someone suggested i should just get them to do research and presentation on the topics that they have to learn, damn gd a suggestion! i think i should do that! Moreover, the students are gonna be using tablet PCs...yucks...most of them are prob more IT Savvy than me.
Today's quite challenging for me...things to think abt, choices and decisions to be made, again i trust God. I've experienced and seen for myself how God has led me thru the darkness, and i know, His timing is always perfect. One step at a time....as He leads me. But frankly God, i need some clear directions!!!
I think i'm falling ill...first i started with my sinus, then later today got headache and dry throat, and what's best, the moment i stepped into the house (just), i started to down a packet of potato chips. Serves me right....Ms itchy backside!
Father i pray, that u send COMPLETE HEALING!!! Thank You Lord that our bodies have been created with all it needs to heal itself, i pray that u bring restoration to the areas which are deteriorating.
Pray by faith, in yr timing, Amen.
Lord, take, and seal it.....
I just came back! Been a long day. Today was combined svc. Was early at service, because Shirley came to pick me up. After lunch, Queen and I were supposed to go to a park for some "activity". But...........................................................................we ended up at Pasir Ris Resort. Wanted to take a very "short" afternoon nap first before heading to the park. Of course, we never made it to the park eventually.
After we got up, in the evening, we headed to Downtown East, haven't been there in ages, so decided to go and see what they have. Escape Theme Park was kinda tempting, but yes, the fact that they were closing in less than 2 hrs time helped us overcome the temptation. Anyway, that's one of the places on our to-go list. Anyone game for some cheap thrill? Downtown East proved to be EXTREMELY boring, except Ben and Jerry's.
Anyway, we decided to get out of that place and headed to Jalan Kayu for Teochew Mui Dinner. Yummy and affordable, buffet-style. The food
Saturday (D40)[2]
t is a new day, it is a brand new start to an addition in my life. Reality "spoke" to me this morning. =) Yes! i made it thru another long day! i woke up promptly at 7.30am this morning! And so i tot i would have overslept, but i made it! Today was Andy and Pearlywn's big day! Got to COA, Shirley and I ran thru our song once, and then i tot i would have lots of free time to waste. But apparently, i was suddenly part of the decor team for 2 hours....quite cool, coz i was given free play to decorate however i liked..haha. Was fun, playing with the flowers. The whole sanctuary was beautiful especially after adding the flowers and decor.
After lunch at my favourite genre restaurant at Esplanade, Shirley and I headed to the Concert Hall to watch RJ Rosales. This time we were seated at Circle 1. Obviously Singaporeans are very well informed and the Stall seats were wiped out by 1245 sharp! His voice was still as mesmerizing as ever, but at least i was too far to be "dian-ed" by him. *Blink Blink*
Anyway, after that, spent the rest of the afternoon walking ard, looking at interesting things....and i finally got to eat my Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream! Yum!
In the evening, met Matt to look for his birthday pressie from the cell, we got him a pair of GOLA shoes. I like!!! But Matt is easily satisfied, so we didn't have to take too long to decide. Then we headed down for his bdae celebration at the Teochew Mui place. Was quite a cool group of us. Anyway, i dun really have many chances to dine with the cell, so i was really thankful. I'm glad Matt was happy too.
at 11:50 PM
Yesterday, Amber, Weiting and Malcolm also got baptised. I am really excited for these 3 friends that i've a personal friendship with. Congratulations to u guys, celebrating with u this in this act and journey of faith.
After the baptism service, we headed to The Wine Company. It's quite nice, we had alfresco dining. Wah, i'm happy man, i think a quarter of my wish will be fulfilled. It's homework time again....And i'm excited!
at 3:24 PM
I'm so happy...i've bought my new bow! Now i have peace =)
Look at the mega difference between my old bow and new bow!
Thank You Lord for providing so that i can buy this new bow. Now i have to work harder. Jiayou to myself.
I tried, and i didn't expect to hear a difference. But Wow, major difference!! The sound quality of my tone is much warmer and fuller.
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It's cool, God knows what i'm thinking, and He knows best what i desire. He gave, and i'm thankful.
But my emotional health probably needs some restoration from God at this point of time, so discouraged...and probably i brought it upon myself. I need to stop drifting in and out of this. Drats!
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We were enjoying ourselves, taking crazy photos....
until an uninvited "guest" turned up!
Anyway, we had quite a bit of drama in the room, all that passion for acting and talents were unleashed...to catch a LIZARD!!! Did i mention that we did a 3-episode video?!
Anyway, this was really a cool group to be with, and i really thank God for bringing us together this public holiday to just chill. Thank You ladies and Malcolm, n Weiyang for coming before booking into Tekong Chalet. =)
Wednesday
Went to Jehpin's house to collect my violin cases n also look at the violins and bows that he brought over. I'm seriously considering a violin bow and i've about 5 days to think and pray abt it. I'm trying to be thrifty but it looks like i seriously do need a new bow. And i need to do some major overhaul to my violin. I'll probably visit szarbo (the violin repair man) soon at McNair. Any sponsors? haha.
at 11:20 AM
It's been an exciting past 3 days. To cut the long story short, the Chefs Affair group decided to head to Downtown East for a cookout! We made it!!
Monday Night, Shir, Est and I went to Changi Village for seafood dinner, the food was gd, highlight was the crab!
Tues, we had our BBQ, i think our Menu was really really cool! Anyway, i can't describe much abt the food. U have to see the pics for yrself!
We can't wait to start eating the food!!
The Chef's Creation - Grilled Salad, vegetables from different walks of lives.
Our grill
The Lost Soul.....YO YO~!
at 2:58 AM
After svc we had VITRA aka vocal training. Cool time, learnt alot, though i know the techniques in theory, but putting them to pract takes quite alot to hack down old habits. i'm thankful for the group that was there. They made the place so comfortable for me to just explore new things without having to be shy. =P
After that, headed to Kallang Stadium Waterfront for a drink,chat & looking at dragonboat "rowers" (from my own english dictionary!), and then headed home.
This is my new toy...i'll give her a name soon....
Next 2 days and 2 nights gonna be over at Downtown East for an illegal chefs affair. It's the time of the year to feast again! I'm so looking forward to it. Yippee!
at 10:31 PM
I went to the gym on friday afternoon. Yes! Finally after like months of just being lazy and procrastinating. Looking at the way i'm putting on weight just frightens me. So yes, i think i need to start being somewhat disciplined.
Went to CV and CB for the night. Nicey.
Didn't have to teach today coz it is Deepavali. Slept in late today. You should have seen that very blissful look on my face.
In the afternoon, we joined the Young Adults Section in a forum that they were having for those who have started working. Cool, i begin to see similar characteristics of myself when i listened to different ones share. And boy, i was excited when i heard some of the things mentioned coz i could so so so identify with them.
Worship Pract and Lai Wa again. This time we had a whole table full of pple. Almost the whole band made it there, plus the two sound in charge for this wk. Cool time, though today we kinda under-ordered.
A long night of reflection, but ended up in vertical meditation. I'm dead tired. I need to sleep.
at 2:15 AM
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above, Ye Heavenly Host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Thank You Lord for Your new mercies every morning. Thank You for the storms that u have brought me thru and leaving behind riches that would feed me for a lifetime.
I thank You that You know my heart, and You have provided all that i wanted. Thank You that You're on Your way to fulfilling each of my heart's desires. And i know that You are never too early or late. In Your Time, Lord =)
Thank You.
at 12:55 PM
Don't think too hard, some wishes take conviction to have them fulfilled. For me, it isn't too complicated, but unfortunately, it is considered a difficult-to-fulfill wish because it involves conviction and sacrifice. =) I remember mentioning it once before, saying that it'll prob take sometime for it to "happen". But i'll wait. Remember? Hahaha...STOP GUESSING! =) By the way, wishes are wants, not needs. So they aren't really that important. I'm pretty sure my wishlist will just get longer as the days go past. So u can never get enough of 'em. Hee =)
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i'm beginning to be convinced that i need a new phone. My phone died on me while i was talking. And it died when i plugged the AC adapter in. That's insane! But i've not taken a particular interest on any phone at the moment. So i guess, i'll revisit this thought in 2007.
Had a very crazy conversation with Shirley just now. We were just talking abt winter clothes and yes, she reminded me abt the woollen sweater i bought in Australia. It was one of my favourite sweaters. But i didn't really have much opportunities to wear it back here in Singapore. i was saying that i could wear it when i start teaching next yr...staff room prob will be cold and i'll need a thick jacket. Shir was damn funny! She said i should just turn down the temperature of the music room in ACS to the coldest so that i can wear my woollen sweater. On top of that, i should make it real cold so that i can ask all of the lil boys to start wearing winter coats to class. And if the principal finds out and asks why? Tell her that i need to give the boys a real test to see whether they are singing and breathing correctly ie. to see whether warm or cold air comes out of them when they sing. Wah kaoz. If i do that, i think i'll be famous overnight. Ms Tan-the snow woman, just waiting to be sacked.
Ok, enough of the crap. What's happening tmr? I think i'm beginning to turn senile. i need to get a life!
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Right now..my wish may be fulfilled - in my dreams =)
at 6:18 PM
Happy birthday to yeow,
Happy birthday to yeow,
Happy birthday to C-na...
Happy birthday to Yeow!
Na....same age as me liao ah? How OLD ah? So as u said, older liao then must wat? (Rem what u said last night...*no.1*) Wahahhaha....ok, i shan't be naughty...love ya na, have a great day...and be honoured that your birthday has a special entry in my blog! *Muacks!*
at 12:58 PM
My Wednesday
Yesterday was quite cool, apart from having my recreation activity in the afternoon, whatever happened at night was revelation. There's this job that i was offered abt 4 months back. To me, just only looking at the job scope, it was a perfect job. Of course, as usual, this guy never came back to me, didn't even conduct an interview with me. Not until now.................................it's so silly and i was asking God, "Why?" "Why open doors again when i've already accepted another job. Why distract me with other seemingly betta things?"
This guy was just in a hurry to meet up so i gave in and decided to meet with him. Revelation. After he spoke a few sentences, i decided i should give him an interview instead of him interviewing me haha. So i started asking him abt the company, abt his company's selling point, and also asked him questions like.."What makes u so confident and not worry abt other competitors out there?" Poor guy, he was so enthusiastically answering my question with so much confidence in himself and in his business and company.
i really really really THANK GOD that he brought this door for me to SLAM shut on my own. God didn't have to close it for me right in my face, i slammed it shut myself. i was so relieved that i could see for myself what i was landing myself into if the the guy really did contact me and hire me back then. YES, His ways are higher than my ways, and i held on to that promise. And i told the guy straight in the face. "BAD TIMING". Haha.
Anyway, after that mtg, i went to have dinner at a jap place. JAP FOOD AGAIN!!!! This place is not bad, wed is ladies night, basically u get a rebate voucher 0f whatever u spend, full rebate of 100%! Food was not bad, didn't manage to try alot, will do the next time we go there and spend that voucher. Haha.
A nice night walk and a great chat that meant lots. Yes, my favourite, it's been sometime. Thank you. =) Thank You Lord for giving us clean-enough air to sit outdoors.
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Anyway, the highlight of today was my night in church. Pamela Seward delivered God's word in this last session and i think it really calls for application time in what we have learnt in the past few sessions. I'm really thankful for these string of sessions, i guess i've never been so focused in listening to God's word too...these few sessions, i was actually quite focused..thank God for removing the wandering mind that we humans are always capable of. They call it the attention span. But yes, i'm determined to grow in this one year.
I've a new toy today, it's super pretty! Love it, love it, love it!
i miss visiting my favourite places. Blame it on the haze...but then again, i don't remember ever praying for God to take away the haze...looks like i prefer haze to rain...woops! Ok, here goes, "God, PLEASE take the haze away, i'm choking to death." Thank You. =)
at 11:21 PM
Anyway, today, afternoon, did some flower arrangement, ya i'm really not cut out to be a florist but i always love to see different flower arrangements, but this kind really, it's either u have skill or no skill...can't "gek" out the skill. Haha. i had a vase that was waiting to be filled...so i made it la...picture of it in my prev post.
In the evening, i went out for dinner with some of my cell guys - Alvin, LF, Matt, TKT. Alvin wanted to bring us to Botak Jones, some place in Clementi Blk 325 (i think) to try the Western food, but unfortunately they are closed on Mondays! So anyway, we still had a good enough dinner (in MY opinion) haha. We went to DAILY SCOOP to eat ice cream. Tried bailey's, hazelnut, coconut and durian flavour. Good stuff la...saw them making the ice cream fresh over there. It was empty when we got there at 8 odd. But by 845 the place was FULL. And they close at 9pm mind u. Nice place to chill. I'm proud of that place, as a Sunset Way resident..haha. Anyway, thank God for this "good timing" to chill with the guys, it was a free night. i think i really owe them this time, i haven't been spending much time with 'em.
Tmr...i've my Recreation activity in the afternoon, after like one and a half months of MIA-ing...i betta get my butt back there. And guess what, i think i should resume my exercise regime soon.
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Flowers make me happy, but looks like i'm not cut out to be a florist!
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Ladies Retreat was gd..though tiring, but i guess i gained more than i lost. I really went for the retreat with ZERO expectation. First of all i was blessed with a fantastic bus captain that really made my day. Though i'm her asst captain, she did most of the things, but what really touched my heart was really that joyful and cheerful spirit in her. She really made my friday morning when she greeted me. Even giving out THOSE bags didn't seem silly anymore.
i'm really glad to have Esther on this journey with me. It really seemed more bearable to travel with someone close to u. The 5 hr journey to-and-fro only felt like 3 hrs. Over the last few days, God really taught me many many many lessons. Lessons that i probably wouldn't have been able to learn anywhere else. I believe that many things were divinely planned.
1) Thank God for a fantastic bus captain. Thank God for opportunities to speak to some of the aunties on our way there and back. I never had so much fun talking to aunties, they are really funnier and more humorous than any clowns. Some of the ladies are old enough to be my mother, but their conversations are really funny! Unfortunately not all the ladies are from COR, so it looks like i can only see them again one year from now!
2) Thank God for the comfortable room, it has really been our sacred nest for the past 3 days - a place of worship, meditation and rest.
3) Thank God for Angeline and Fay who were there to support me in whatever way they did. i believe they were God-sent.
4) Thank God for the very very very annointed speakers! Margaret and Pam Stewart. My faith and my spiritual walk was challenged and has since been taken to the next level. God really spoke, His word was like a double-edged sword that pierced right thru and got me actively thinking. On the 2nd night, i just decided to go by faith and allow God to search my heart, in a very deep way, that only He knows how to. i felt every bit of His Spirit. i know God is not done with me yet. But i know that He is definitely faithful to His promise that he will Rebuild what He has shaken and torn down.
5) On Saturday, everything that could go wrong went wrong. Basically i spent the whole day in deep thoughts. That's why i prob appeared quite "gong" when i'm doing something else. i ended my Saturday night with a visit to the swimming pool. It was quite a cool experience. i went there wanting to just sort out my thoughts and also allow God to put my tots back into perspective again. i was just singing and singing non stop. Caused some bystanders to look really worried, but c'mon, if i wanted to die, i would have tried a more surefire way. HAHA! God was faithful, He really spoke and helped me rise beyond that whole feeling of confusion and the state of heaviness to come back in humility, submit and respond in repentance.
Thank You Lord, for whatever You have started there. Father we open our hearts to You, for You to continue give as we learn to receive =)
God, grant us strength for the coming new wk. You know we are tired and overwhelmed by many thoughts and burdens, but because we have You, we know that we can also look beyond just normal physical rest/sleep but also learn to be still and rest in You peacefully in everything that we do. Father i pray, help us to live a life that has a quiet spirit, because we yearn for one of those fruits of the Spirit - "Gentleness".
Ok, i'm looking forward to my meditations and reflections in this coming wk.
Even my horizontal "meditation'"..right now...=)
at 12:00 AM
Today's reflections, will be short and sweet. I woke up really early this morning. Yeah, as i previously mentioned, i almost dozed off in my music class. Thank God for making today bearable. I got myself entertained with something fun this afternoon, also decided to quickly call up the ladies for the retreat. In the evening, i could take it no longer, headed straight to bed for an hr nap.
Headed out for another student. Met Landy today for a chat. Finally i got some idea of how to walk out of that estate man...everytime i take cab there, so i dun really get to walk ard the estate. i enjoyed our chat, learnt alot abt him. =)
Ok, i just finished packing, from very lil things become so many things, bag is so heavy! Lord, i commit my weekend into yr hands. I'm clueless, but i believe you're in control.
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I've a whole list of ladies to call for ladies retreat. I've to brace myself up! This is like so OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE. Jiayou Elena, call them now!
at 10:37 AM
My day started unbelievably early today! Had to go for invigilation again, this time round, i had my mum to accompany me. Quite cool. Seet was very nice to me this time, put me on relief invigilator, so i only had to count scripts and check papers in and out to the invigilators. So i didn't have to distribute papers to the students. Thanks Seet, just what i needed! Today i was super tired, after lunch, i really withdrew to a corner and slept. Couldn't take it anymore!
Anyway, after work, i had another long night - napping, reading my book, reflections in a quiet place, just a chair and a table, and i thank God for it. Went for a walk in my Secret garden, with my secret partner..and was visited by a secret toad! Cool! But damn freaky when it appeared! Haha. Had light supper, and then off for my beauty sleep.
It's not supposed to be so secretive, but since the word of the day is "secret", ah well...haha...
It's a long day after all...but i survived.
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After my teaching, took an extended afternoon nap, which later for some reason became an evening nap. Haha. Finally got up, and went out for dinner. A certain erm favourite genre food of mine again...haha....at Hong Leong Garden. That place is cool, super run down, super ulu, if i die there, i wonder if anyone would know. Wah liao...i betta not describe the experience there...the food was yummy! Ok, to be committed to memory, haha.
Today was quite an experience, coz managed to find interesting stuff at ulu places. Went to Sunset Way, there's this mini shopping centre inside, and well, though i've been there couple of times previously, but i never actually went in or patronise any outlets there except the cake shop there. Today, out of sheer trill, decided to try the ice cream there. They were supposed to be closed but apparently the guy invited us in to do take away.
Also, i walked thru an "enchanted garden" today - things that i seldom got to do last time. But it feels so different and u really appreciate and enjoy it more when u have someone who's there to do all these with u...spontaneous and crazy.
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Monday blues, so i tot, but cool, today was a gd day, except for heavyness waist down. Today i had my fav food again for lunch, i really thank God for providing for my needs, so much so that i can afford to eat my favourite food as and when i like and make myself happy. HAHA. Yes, something simple, but makes me happy. Then again, u must see who brought me to eat my favourite food. *Blink blink*
i wanted to spend the afternoon out, just spending time on my own...Shiok. Wanted to go to a cafe to read book, ended up indulging in Therapy - Retail Therapy. i must say it was really quite a therapeutic experience, so much so that i just went on and on until 6.30pm - I'M SO MAD. Knowing what i bought was even more insane.
Neway, today, i had dinner with Shirley and her cell guys. We were having dinner with Oli and Nelson b4 they head back to HK. Was quite cool, Oli brought her mum along. Her mum is really quite happening. Anyway, we had a feast la, of Singapore's most unhealthy cruisine. We went to Newton Food Centre. After the reno, the place looks much cleaner and fresh. They have a circular al fresco dining area which i really appreciate. Cooling and gd ambience.
Later, we headed down to Clarke Quay for a walk. Mingwei was flying kite there. Very interesting activity to look at. But yeah, i enjoyed the time of just sitting there looking at the pple fly their electronic kites operated by remote controls. But it is a very EXPENSIVE activity.
Was feeling really weak by then, wanted to go home quickly to rest my waist-down area. Haha. Anyway, something happened on my way home, so ya....i just took a lil longer to get home. God's fantastic timing again.
Today, i had the privilege of sharing with a brother my joy.God's hope, God's encouragements and God's peace. I know God has our lives in His hands, our joy, our disappointments, He knows them all. But one impt thing, He's always faithful, and his timing is always perfect.
Thank You Lord, yes, yr timing is perfect indeed. =)
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On the Suspension Bridge to Twin Towers
A Strong Coconut Tree
Sitting Comfortably under a tree, on the always faithful mat that is always roughing out with us =)
"You have my heart, and I am Yours forever..."
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I've been on this blogger page for the past one hr, but i wonder what took me so long to type my first word. I shall now begin, letting my tots flow...
Today, we had our third meditative service. It gets more and more challenging as we progress on to the next and the next and the next, because every svc u want to improve, but God just teaches us time and again to just "Be still, and know that He is God" and that the service is no one else's but His. We can prepare to the best of our ability, but that's abt it, coz we have God in control of everything else. I was just reflecting abt me playing the violin in church, i'm inadequate really, look here, i dun exactly have professional training in playing in church. i play classical music, just look at the notes, and play what's written, note for note. Playing in church requires something of a completely different dimension. So what's my point here? God is in control, coz i really am nothing but an empty vessel.
Had a walk in vivocity after lunch today. It's quite an ok place, many shops not opened. They have pretty nice cafes. i like the fact that it overlooks to Sentosa and the Waterfront. That's abt all the reasons why i will consider hanging out at vivocity. =)
Shir, Esther and I had tea at Delifrance, Harbourfront. Decided to leave, and someone wise suggested "Sentosa". Yes, different things make different pple happy, and yes, got it so right.
Parked at the Beach Car Park, and we decided to take Sentosa's transport to Palawan Beach. We
crossed the suspension bridge heading to the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia, or Asia's closest point to the Equator. Just sat by the waterfront, and had a gd time of catching up and just relaxing till the sunset. I'm really really really so thankful, that we could just rest in God's presence, with our loved ones. Also, the haze cleared up today, we had a fantastic time in Sentosa. We headed for the Musical Fountain, which was erm, not too impressive, not like i didn't know, but it was quite an experience, especially with regards to the "fantastic" choice of music that Sentosa had. The "Emcee" was quite entertaining, he looked a lil crazy, dancing ard the stage, got my head a lil giddy, but soon enough, he disappeared into some hole and came back only towards the end of the show.
Left Sentosa shortly and went for dinner.
What can i say...thoughts have all been shared.
I'm thankful....grateful......blessed.
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It's been a long day, esp when my sinus is back to taunt me during this Hazy Season. Drats! It's especially difficult to conduct music lessons with a nose actively running. Anyway, yeah, i got thru my 3 hrs of music lessons! It wasn't an easy time at all, but when u focus on happy tots, haha, there...u bite the bullet, and go thru it!
Had lunch at Ngee Ann Poly today, and then down to church. Cell grp was kinda interesting today. Dallas shared abt this whole topic abt "Fleecing" with God. Anyway, after many tots, i know i'm guilty of testing God many a times, because of my insecurity and low faith level in God, that many a times, we just ask for something to just appear before our eyes, for the sake of our own benefits. But do we actually care if it's within God's perfect will?
Today is another special day for me, Shifu prayed over us. Our "Yes" is impt to each other, i will and i want to fulfill this commitment, with love, with respect, and with all that i have.
Dinner at Lai Wah again, this time with a new bunch of pple, cool to have Lynn with us for dinner too...she obviously experienced our craziness! The food was yummy again, Queen E was HIGH again. But they didn't have the food she was craving for, we'll return there soon ok!
Tmr is Meditative Svc. God, u know what's the condition of the technicalities of yr band, pls pls pls multiply our five loaves and two fishes. May u be magnified in this place of worship!
Eyes are closing, my pillow calling out to me, "Come to me u sleepy princess...u need rest!!!" haha....=)
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Was quite stressed, that's why i blog only now...Today's saturday, gonna teach in a while. Some will be able to guess what i'm doing now, haha. Yesterday, was a day of teaching, relaxation (Hot Stones Therapy), and more relaxation. Yesterday, the PIC was supposed to go to somewhere nice to carry lantern, but we had a change of plans. (Prob God knew betta...) So we ended up at Chinatown and Boat Quay. We had an equally fun time at chinatown, having a gd time basking in the mid-autumn festive mood, had dinner, then we headed for somewhere to chill. The spoilt princess (me) wanted somewhere exciting. I mean, i was hoping to find somewhere exciting in Singapore la. Haha. i think i went slightly mad yesterday, laugh like a siao zha bor. Prob trying to relief stress.
'Neway, now i'm stressed, yes stressed, tonight i'll have a betta post.
at 8:19 AM
Interesting that i blogged so late today, primarily because i spent 80% of my day at home today. i wouldn't have gone out if i didn't have to teach..oh well.
Did my makeup lessons for my students this morning. And then i attempted my cold soba noodles, successful la..coz it's highly simple. i think i've to buy the jap recipe book so that i can try something better. i was lazy to buy milk today, so i didn't get down to doing my green tea ice cream, shall get my ass out tmr to buy milk so that i can make the ice cream by saturday!
Had a chat with c-na today, she's finally back from brisbane! She really had a fruitful and memorable time that, and i'm happy for her, whatever that happened to her. Na...this is only the beginning! Press on, i'll be here to cheer u on. =)
Today, the Queen finally got the REST she needed, i'm so happy for her. Indeed, there are some things that only God can do. =)
Did i also mention that Shir has booked Phantom 2007 tickets for us?? Start saving $$$!!!!
October 06 will be quite an exciting month. Ladies Retreat next wk, Chefs Affair Bi-monthly general meeting (BMGM) coming up last wk of oct. So exciting!!
I now live by the day, in faith that God will carry me thru each day of my week. =)
at 12:20 AM
Basic Lessons:
-Choosing to see the good in every bad circumstance.
-Finding and identifying the greater purpose and treasures in our terrible circumstances.
-Maintaining a positive attitude despite the trials i'm gg thru and despite being treated unfairly.
-Don't ever give in to the temptation to give up doing what's right.
A broken dream - restored to something more beautiful than i could ever imagine...
at 7:25 PM
Today, yeah, at 10am the sky was turning dark, i woke up, got out of bed, knowing that i've to get started with my day. i told God, "Please don't send rain, i'm moody enough, if u send rain, i dunno what will happen to me.." but my heart was already crying inside.
Anyway, the sky suddenly turned sunny at 11am, things was starting to look better too. All i can say is - Thank God, it was amazing! Another sudden surprise. grinz =)
i postponed my classes for today, means i've to work harder tmr. But it's ok, i'm happy now, and satisfied. Haiz...why is the human mind so complicated? i can't even understand myself, how do i expect someone else to know how i'm feeling? i had a light nap in the afternoon, bout 2.5hrs.
Met Shirley in the evening, for dinner, now i'm even more determined to start my cooking affair. i saw a Japanese cooking book in Borders for $30. i'm determined to get it, only a matter of time. i bought some Jap food stuff yesterday, i'll start to experiment pretty soon. So exciting! i'm gonna make green tea ice-cream too...hee...but first let me recall how to...=)
Now...where is...?
at 10:39 PM
Thanks. =)
Went to Junction 8 and City Hall with Shir this afternoon. I was a good girl, cause i resisted quite a bit of temptation to spend money. Hee =) Also, it's seldom that we get to go out in the day time, so was feeling quite cool abt walking ard, though i was yawning every 5 minutes. We indulged in Gelare ice-cream today because of the 50% discount, and i gladly "gobbled" an entire waffle on my own.
Had a good chat with Dals before the rest of the core arrived. Met cell core today for a very familiar activity of m'kk - BBQ by the bay. Today was a night of "just- eating". Haha. To some, this was their first time, to others, they have done this like umpteen times. "Fascination" was the word to describe. Anyway, overall was a gd time of fellowship...though i think my throat is even more so dead.
My head is feeling heavy now, i wanna sleep, i want my pillow. Good night.
at 11:06 PM
I made it thru today. I survived! This morning, i was already dragging myself out of bed. Anyway, i had my favourite BK for breakfast! Finally la...after so long...did i mention that i can eat BK Breakfast everyday without getting sick and tired of it? Went to HV and town to walk, a day of just exercising my leg muscles. Wanted to buy watch, but no conviction to spend the money.
In the late afternoon, i went to ACS to piano accompany someone, also decided to pick up the course syllabus from the teacher. Thanks man...general music in ACS is really damn fun. We have to teach EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN...with regards to music. Someone suggested i should just get them to do research and presentation on the topics that they have to learn, damn gd a suggestion! i think i should do that! Moreover, the students are gonna be using tablet PCs...yucks...most of them are prob more IT Savvy than me.
Today's quite challenging for me...things to think abt, choices and decisions to be made, again i trust God. I've experienced and seen for myself how God has led me thru the darkness, and i know, His timing is always perfect. One step at a time....as He leads me. But frankly God, i need some clear directions!!!
I think i'm falling ill...first i started with my sinus, then later today got headache and dry throat, and what's best, the moment i stepped into the house (just), i started to down a packet of potato chips. Serves me right....Ms itchy backside!
Father i pray, that u send COMPLETE HEALING!!! Thank You Lord that our bodies have been created with all it needs to heal itself, i pray that u bring restoration to the areas which are deteriorating.
Pray by faith, in yr timing, Amen.
at 12:12 AM
After we got up, in the evening, we headed to Downtown East, haven't been there in ages, so decided to go and see what they have. Escape Theme Park was kinda tempting, but yes, the fact that they were closing in less than 2 hrs time helped us overcome the temptation. Anyway, that's one of the places on our to-go list. Anyone game for some cheap thrill? Downtown East proved to be EXTREMELY boring, except Ben and Jerry's.
Anyway, we decided to get out of that place and headed to Jalan Kayu for Teochew Mui Dinner. Yummy and affordable, buffet-style. The food
is nicey! And what's best, it's quite healthy too, considering the fact that we had BBQ last night, and all that erm, oil and heatiness...so wash it down...wash wash wash!
For a lifetime....
Amen.
at 9:50 PM
t is a new day, it is a brand new start to an addition in my life. Reality "spoke" to me this morning. =) Yes! i made it thru another long day! i woke up promptly at 7.30am this morning! And so i tot i would have overslept, but i made it! Today was Andy and Pearlywn's big day! Got to COA, Shirley and I ran thru our song once, and then i tot i would have lots of free time to waste. But apparently, i was suddenly part of the decor team for 2 hours....quite cool, coz i was given free play to decorate however i liked..haha. Was fun, playing with the flowers. The whole sanctuary was beautiful especially after adding the flowers and decor.
Was a smooth wedding ceremony. I'm always happy for every couple who make it to that altar to make their vows to each other in God's presence. But their journey starts here. i'm satisfied with the bouquet of flowers we managed to "kope" as momento.
Today we had a special cell programme lined up. It was a great time of just reminiscing our childhood days, with the cutsie stuff we played with, the sweets and candies we
bought, the games, the songs we sang..etc. On this special day, we just have to give thanks to God for bringing us to this earth, so that we can experience life to the fullest.
After cell, we headed to Marina Bay for BBQ Steamboat. Today was a no-cooking day for me, i probably didn't have the energy and mood to cook...so decided to indulge in already-cooked food. But i was still so blessed with pple cooking for me, giving me food, and down to de-shelling my prawns. Headed to the arcade, played until i was feeling tired....then i know...it's the time of the day....hahaha.
Happy Children's day for tmr!
at 12:44 AM
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