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The stars tonight

Yesterday (28 november), met up the rest of the unit for lunch and celebrated hanyun’s 21st. Each of us presented our individual presents which are in purple color. We got her things like grapes, purple flower, purple earrings, purple sweets etc. We had our lunch at Lucky Plaza – Ayam Penyet.

Ayam Penyet Set (S$7.00)
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

Then, went for church service. Carrie, Benson, Jolene, Liyin and I went Marina Square to have our dinner. While waiting for Caixuan to join us, we settled down at Coffee Club and ordered something to eat.

My Coffee Toffee Blend (S$6.80)
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

Muddy Mudpie
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

After that, we shopped around marina square and I spent $50+ at Watsons. Did I mention before that I cleared my shoe rack? I’m seriously in need of flat shoes. All I have is heels and can you imagine wearing that 2 inches high heels to shop around? Alright, I really need to squeeze some time out to buy my shoes.

Then, I had my full body therapy – head to toe. Felt so refreshed after that. Put on my facial mask and went to bed around 12+am. When I woke up at 3am, I looked out from the window. Guess what I saw? STARS!! There was really a lot of stars that night. I think there’s more than 10 of them. Super nice!! How I wish I got a mat and lie down on it to gaze upon the stars.

Sunday, 29 November was my grand-aunt’s 92nd bday. Went to my auntie’s house in the afternoon to have lunch and bday celebration. Played with the kids there.

Tonight, the stars came out to dance.
They lighted up the dark night, adding more colors to the sky.
They accompanied the moon,
just like how they accompanied the lost souls tonight.

First day of work at childcare centre

On Monday 23 Nov, went for my psychology test. Legs were aching like mad after the 10km Hope Run. After class, waited for ning and bentay and we went NUS HQ. Awwh..memorable place man.. Then we had our late lunch together at the canteen. Shared sliced fish soup with ning and I got my favorite peach milkshake. After that, we went to the room and studied, and I completed doing my psychology mindmaps. Then went back home for dinner.

Monday wasn’t a good day(you would have realised through my tweets).

Back home, bad news came to me again. How many times must I go through these? Really appreciate those who stood by me – you all know who you are. Really thank claris for hearing me out. Cant wait to see you on 12 dec. must update each other soon.

The next day (Tuesday, 24 Nov) was my first day of work at the childcare centre. The age groups are toddler, playgroup, nursery and kindergarden. I was in charge of the playgroup group. They are all two years old kids. There were two little boys who kept following and clinging to me. One of the boys was crying and I went to calm him down, wiped his tears. When he was much better, the teacher wanted to pull him away from me. What shocked me was that this little boy started to hug me and didnt want to leave me.. Awwh..

credit: essentialbaby

Brought the kids to playground to play slides, then they went for a shower. We had singing and dancing lessons. After lunch at 1130am, the kids went for their afternoon nap. It was really a great experience with them. Patted them to sleep, or tell bedtime stories. After work, went back home to sleep. In the end, I overslept :S . Rushed down to esplanade to caregroup.

Run for Hope 2009

Last Sunday, 22 November, woke up early in the morning for the charity run at ECP. The night before, I went to LiPing’s house to stay over – supper-ED and tv-ED. We slept around 12+am and woke up around 530am to have our 2.5 sausages with one piece of cheese as breakfast. Headed down to Tampines to meet the rest, cabbed down to ECP.

The taxi uncle really pissed me off. I think he’s trying to be funny and spin us around ECP. and if you were there to hear how he talk to us, i think you will give him a big tight slap(just like what I wanted to do). While waiting for the rest near the milo truck, I saw a familiar face. IT’S THAT TAXI UNCLE.. WHAT? he was there to enjoy the free flow milo?!?!

The race started around 8+am. Liping, Shuning and I ran together, and then waited for Jolene to catch up and ran with her together. We started to chat about cosmetics and other stuff.  I finished the run around 930am and then waited for the rest at the finishing line. We had lunch at Parkway Parade and then Benson drove me back. Haha.. the moment I was in his car, I closed my eyes and slept until I reached Admiralty.

I miss ECP(east coast park)! A few years back, I was here with people I love and the people who love me. We had cycling from one end of ECP to the other end. We cycled under the teardrops of the sky, and enjoyed the breeze at east coast park bedok jetty. I MISS YOU ALL!! Gonna cya guys on 12 dec!

Reflections after the race:

Two words flashed in my mind while I was running – “Momentum” and “Perseverance“. The race reminded me of our spiritual run with God.

At the start of the race, all of us was very excited and woohoo for the race. We ran together with the partners beside us. At some point of time, we felt tired, we feel like giving up. But it’s because of the partners beside us who keep cheering for us, running together with us that we continue the race.

How does it relate to our spiritual walk?
At times when we face spiritual dryness, we feel like giving up this race with God, spiritual brothers and sisters are with us, cheering for us. We have our spiritual leaders, shepherds who look after us, watch over our lives. We go through tough and rough times together, running the race together so that no one is lagging behind. Our running pace maybe different, distance covered maybe different but we are in this race together.

Momentum
We have to keep our momentum and continue in the race. When you start to lose it, it’s very hard for you to find back the momentum. Even though you are tired, continue to persevere on. You can run, you can slow jog, you can brisk walk, you can walk, but YOU CANNOT STOP. Since you have started this race, must as well end it at the finishing line right?

How does it relate to our spiritual walk?
There must be a progress in your walk with God and not staying at the same spot where you were previously. DO NOT quit this race with God. You have to grow somehow. Keep the momentum going by attending service, cg, shepherding, QT-ing. Every day, you must be moving ahead and not backwards or on the same spot. Even if it’s a little baby step, it’s also an effort of growing stronger.

Perseverance
10km is really a challenge for me. I think the last time I ran was during the Matric amazing race? And some more, no training before the race. But I persevered on until I saw the finishing line.

How does it relate to our spiritual walk?
There’s no such things like smooth-sailing walk with God. Many things will start to come in your way and prevent you to finish the race. We face persecutions from people- friends, parents etc. Are you persevering enough to complete the race?

To people I care,
I want continue our relationship with U.
I want to share my happiness with U,
and I want to be there with U when you’re down.
Never leave my world as I will not be complete without U.

I’m a happy girl if I got…

Egg tarts from chinatown..

and Frosted Chocolate Malt from Swensen..

Frosted Chocolate Malt ice cream with marshmallow topping, hot fudge and chocolate balls.

YES YES! Really have craving for this two. A few weeks ago, my neighbour bought us egg tarts at Sago street, off Smith street. It’s the best egg tarts I ever had since young. The tart skin is very crispy and the egg is very smooth (as if you are drinking from it). Yummie Yummie..

Had shepherding on wednesday (18 nov) and I suggested to chill out at Swensen. Haha.. I had the craving since tuesday.

Just Acia – Best of Asia [2]

What we had for dinner last saturday(13 nov 09) after service..

JUST ACIA!

Spicy Chicken set
It’s really very spicy!! Haix, I still prefer my Tori Karrage set.
Ratings: (out of 5 stars)

Just Acia is a special place to me. My first visit to Just Acia was one year ago with my ex-caregroup. It was my first few visit to the cg and we sat down and chit chat. My second visit to Just Acia was with Ming Han and MJ. It was a few weeks before the start of my uni life. They took their time off to meet me, listened to me and supported me during that period of time. It’s really a moment that I will never forget.

2012

Monday (16 Nov) after my class, headed down to Cathay with Benson to buy 2012 movie tickets. Then we settled our lunch and went back to school to fetch my shepherd after her class. jy,ping,benson,bentay and I watched 2012 together. It’s really a nice (but long) movie. The film portrays cataclysmic events unfolding in the year 2012, as part of a possible prediction from the Mayan Calendar. Extreme solar flares heat up the Earth’s core, causing continents to suddenly shift.

It sets me thinking of certain issues in my life. Am I seizing every opportunity that is given to me? How much more can I do for the people around me? Do I cherish every moment I have with my friends and family? Am I ready for Jesus’ second coming?

One phrase to describe the whole movie – “Disaster after another“.

After movie, we went PS for dinner and walked around before heading back home.

An email that put a smile on my face

I got an email a minute ago and it made me smile. haha.. someone said that I’m bro!

Being Faithful

Few weeks ago, I managed to sit in front of my computer screen and watched the movie Fireproof. A few months back, my brother was encouraging me to watch this movie after knowing that I’ve been watching taiwanese idol drama. He told me to invest my time in  more fruitful stuff.

This is an American Christian drama film which talks about building and strengthening of a marriage. In the 122 minutes show, Captain Caleb’s (a fire fighter) seven-year marriage to his wife Catherine is on the verge of implosion. There was lack of communication and understanding between the couple and Catherine wanted out of the marriage. When Caleb tells his father about the impending divorce, he challenges Caleb to commit to a 40-day test called, “The Love Dare“.

Caleb reluctantly agrees to do the test, but more for the sake of his father than his marriage. Caleb continues with The Love Dare, and eventually makes a life-changing commitment to God. Through the guidance of The Love Dare, and as a result of his new commitment to Christ, Caleb begins to understand what it means to truly love his wife.

So did Caleb manage to win back his wife’s heart? Go watch Fireproof!

I think it is amazing how God transformed Caleb from an insensitive husband, an internet pornography addict to someone who will take up the initiative to do the housework, taking care of his wife when she is sick. It was amazing how God made the impossible possible, and in this case, Caleb’s marriage. Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Although things we are facing now are not in favor of us, do we still believe that God will work things out for us? Do you still believe?

I strongly encourage all of you to watch this. (Click here) Whether you are Christian or not, I believe that this movie will surely inspire you.

And there’s a song that touches me. It is called “While I’m waiting” by John Waller.

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I’m waiting on You, Lord

Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait
I will move ahead
bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience

While I’m waiting
I will serve You
While I’m waiting
I will worship
While I’m waiting
I will not faint
I’ll be running the race
Even while I wait

I’m waiting
I’m waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I’m waiting on You, Lord
Though it’s not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve You while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting
I will serve you while I’m waiting
I will worship while I’m waiting on You, Lord

Yes, while we are waiting for God to do His work, while we are waiting for miracles to happen, we should not stop what we are doing. We should continue to serve God, worship God, and continue running in the race. Run the race while waiting on the Lord

Heart of service

Last week marked the official “launch” of Project 2200. It went out smoothly and I think it’s a great plan. But, to continue this momentum is difficult, I need to find places for me to carry out the project.

A week ago, someone reminded me about my attitude of serving. Initially, I was shocked that this person actually told me all these. I think she really plucked out a lot of courage to tell me this since our friendship is not strong. But I really thank God for this person for reminding me.

One example I can cite is last week’s MM serving. It was my first time serving MM. I was both excited and terrified. Excitement in my mind said “woohoo.. finally im serving after a long break”. Terrified said “OMG!! Freak out!!”. I think I was too conscious about doing the thing well (with error free). I kept thinking of the physicals around me and forgot that I’m here to serve God and not people. If Edmund wasnt with me, if I got another partner whom I’m not close with, does it mean that I wont serve to my very best?

Then I recalled bible verses that Ruixia showed us when we were working on Matriculation.

<Colossians 3:22-24> ²²Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. ²³Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, ²⁴since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Am I serving for God or people? Do I stop serving if the situation is unfavorable to me?

P.S.: My bible is becoming colorful orange, pink, yellow and green highlighted words

The deadly mouth

Dear reporters and paparazzi (o.i forgot that paparazzi dont check their facts), please check on your facts before saying or publishing anything.. How can they anyhow curse people?

I was looking through Yahoo News and the word “JAY CHOU” flashed on my computer screen.

Jay Chou death hoax

TAIPEI : Indonesian media had falsely reported that Taiwanese star Jay Chou had died from a drug overdose, according to Taiwanese reports.

On Saturday, a reader alerted The Liberty Times of online discussions on social networking site, Facebook, about the singer’s death and requested that the paper verify the reports.

When contacted, Chou’s record label JVR quashed the rumours saying the star is fine and is currently in America filming “The Green Hornet”. It also warned the public not to believe the rumours.

This isn’t the first time the singer is reported to have died. In 2004, a Chinese website published a report saying Chou was killed in an accident after a collision with a truck.

-extracted from CNA

Oh ya, I heard from 933fm this morning that Jay is busying filming “The Green Hornet” in America and may not be able to come to Singapore on 20 Dec 2009 for his movie gala. God, this musnt be happening.. I’ve been waiting for this day..