Has 2008 been the best year yet for my life? The year started with a failed relationship which isn't worth mentioning at all. Filled with regrets and hurts, but I thank God that it ended fast enough to prevent causing further misery. I was blessed with wonderful CG members and friends who stood by me when I was hurt. And life started to pick up after this event. God is still good to me.
I may not have achieved as much as some people, but I considered it great joy to have gotten my degree with 2nd lowers honours. I was blessed with good results despite emotional distractions every semester. I was blessed with my choice of being posted back to the same school again. I am blessed with wonderful colleagues who celebrate my return and treat me really well. I am blessed to have the favour of men and to be given opportunities to serve my school in various areas.
I am blessed with a good leader in church, Wendy. Seriously, I would have given up and left church last year if she hadn't agreed to take me in. She didn't SAY she accepted me for who I am and forgave me for what I'd done wrongly. She showed her love and acceptance through her actions. She showed her trust in me by not forcing me to do things but giving me the freedom of choice to do things out of my own will. I've been cruising along for one year. I am thankful to be given opportunities to lead games, praise and offering in the CG. I need to push myself more forward rather than stand still in 2009.
I thank God for placing wonderful people in my life. Friendship and trust is often reciprocal. Thank you all my friends for being there for me and encouraging me whenever I am down. You know who you are. I will not list down names. Touch your heart and you'll know if I'm talking about you. Haha.
I thank God for helping me to get out of debts completely earlier than I had expected. I'm finally reaping what I've been sowing all these while. And I believe this is just the beginning. I'm gonna prosper and continue prospering until I become very prosperous!! I am not a burden to others financially. I am a blessing!!!
2008 gonna end in 2 days' time. This year has so far been the best year of my life. But I believe 2009 gonna be the best year YET of my life. New challenges are already knocking on my door. I need to depend even more on God in 2009. I can't afford to keep making the same mistakes. Mistakes ought to make me stronger and wiser.
"Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." =Phil 3:13-14=
Monday, December 29, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Christmas Day cum The BIG DAY!
It's Christmas Day!! And also my Bro's BIG DAY! I planned to wake up at 7.30am but was awakened by the "brothers" aka "xiong dis" at my house at about 6am. So I greeted them with my messy hair and ugly spectacles. Hahaha.
Anyway, there was a big suckling pig in my house. So I couldn't resist taking a photo of it.
After the groom and his bros left my house at about 7am, it's time for me to bathe and get ready to receive the relatives at my house for the tea ceremony. I was really happy and excited.
My bro finally brought his wife back at 9.30am and we had tea ceremony after my uncle and cousin brought my grandma to my house. Here's my mum receiving the tea from my brother and da-sao.
After the tea ceremony, it was fellowship and buffet time. The caterer came late.. and I wasn't really happy about the food. I've never seen a chocolate eclaire that's longer than my hand. I also didn't see or taste any pineapple in my thai pineapple rice. And the xiao long bao wasn't the xiao long bao that we all know! It's a fried bao with peanuts inside. And the receipt put "xiao RONG bao". Gosh! It wasn't even "lian rong" inside lor. If not for the fact that many caterers only provide Christmas package on this day, I wouldn't have gotten this caterer. Pretty disappointed with Empire Food.
Anyway, there were many kids in my house and many of my mother's friends came too. Here's my nephews, Aloysius and Lionel from my father's side.
Here's my niece and nephew, Yun En and Matthew from my mother's side.
And this is Yun En and Matthew's brother, Luke(with my mum's friend).
We were so thankful to my mum's friends who helped us cleared all the food by packing them back for their family. After all of them left, I went to take a nap till 4pm and left for the hotel at 5plus.
Marina Mandarin's hotel suite is really big and nice. I didn't take the living room as there were too many unsightly glasses and food on the table. But I took the bedroom! The big and comfortable bed...
And the view from their room.
The toilet's really nice too! But I was paiseh to go in and take photos. Haha.
The relatives came rather early and I was kept busy from 6.30pm onwards at the reception. Didn't have much chance to take lots of pictures except this one.
This beary nice keychain was the door gift.
The food at Marina Mandarin is really good! Look at how beautifully curled up my shark's fin coin was on my spoon. And my whole bowl was filled with similar pieces.. not forgetting the big pieces of crab meat. Personally I felt that the food was better than those we had at food tasting. We really wondered if the other tables had similar good food.
Here's another cute and pretty niece, Cheryl, from my mother's side. She was stuck to me after I entertained her. So I didn't eat my food in peace. She was easily tickled and I loved her laughter.
After dinner, I decided that I should take a photo with my handsome, young cousin, Jianwei (Merf's neighbour). However, another older cousin came into our picture. Haha.
Then my other cousins suggested that we should take with their children as we are all YOUNG people. Haha. Those standing are my cousins and those sitting in front are my nieces and nephew from my father's side.
Why aren't there any pictures of the groom and bride? Well, their photos are all professionally taken. I only took videos of them (but most of the time, blocked by the professional photographers and videographers). Haha. I think my brother is a comedian. He gave a very short and simple thank you speech but it was quite comically brought forth because of the way he carried himself. And I almost cried when I saw the beginning montage. Our family photo was in and I was reminded of my father. He would be happy if he could be there with us. Most of his close friends attended my brother's wedding too. And it's been such a long time since I last saw many of them.
I would say that it was a very successful wedding. I was doing recept. So I knew that less than 15 people did not turn up for a 48 tables wedding especially on a public holiday, Christmas! I would say that both my bro and his wife have very good relationships with their friends and both their parents have very good relationships with their friends too. Thus, all of them gave face to attend the wedding. And for the 1st time, I saw majority of the people still sitting at the table after eating the last dish. Usually, the crowd will start walking off without eating dessert. Cool! I was happy.. especially for my bro and his wife. I hope that they are blessed greatly by all the ang baos and blessings from the relatives and friends. May God bless them with a good marriage and good relationships with both families!
Anyway, there was a big suckling pig in my house. So I couldn't resist taking a photo of it.
After the groom and his bros left my house at about 7am, it's time for me to bathe and get ready to receive the relatives at my house for the tea ceremony. I was really happy and excited.
My bro finally brought his wife back at 9.30am and we had tea ceremony after my uncle and cousin brought my grandma to my house. Here's my mum receiving the tea from my brother and da-sao.
After the tea ceremony, it was fellowship and buffet time. The caterer came late.. and I wasn't really happy about the food. I've never seen a chocolate eclaire that's longer than my hand. I also didn't see or taste any pineapple in my thai pineapple rice. And the xiao long bao wasn't the xiao long bao that we all know! It's a fried bao with peanuts inside. And the receipt put "xiao RONG bao". Gosh! It wasn't even "lian rong" inside lor. If not for the fact that many caterers only provide Christmas package on this day, I wouldn't have gotten this caterer. Pretty disappointed with Empire Food.
Anyway, there were many kids in my house and many of my mother's friends came too. Here's my nephews, Aloysius and Lionel from my father's side.
Here's my niece and nephew, Yun En and Matthew from my mother's side.
And this is Yun En and Matthew's brother, Luke(with my mum's friend).
We were so thankful to my mum's friends who helped us cleared all the food by packing them back for their family. After all of them left, I went to take a nap till 4pm and left for the hotel at 5plus.
Marina Mandarin's hotel suite is really big and nice. I didn't take the living room as there were too many unsightly glasses and food on the table. But I took the bedroom! The big and comfortable bed...
And the view from their room.
The toilet's really nice too! But I was paiseh to go in and take photos. Haha.
The relatives came rather early and I was kept busy from 6.30pm onwards at the reception. Didn't have much chance to take lots of pictures except this one.
This beary nice keychain was the door gift.
The food at Marina Mandarin is really good! Look at how beautifully curled up my shark's fin coin was on my spoon. And my whole bowl was filled with similar pieces.. not forgetting the big pieces of crab meat. Personally I felt that the food was better than those we had at food tasting. We really wondered if the other tables had similar good food.
Here's another cute and pretty niece, Cheryl, from my mother's side. She was stuck to me after I entertained her. So I didn't eat my food in peace. She was easily tickled and I loved her laughter.
After dinner, I decided that I should take a photo with my handsome, young cousin, Jianwei (Merf's neighbour). However, another older cousin came into our picture. Haha.
Then my other cousins suggested that we should take with their children as we are all YOUNG people. Haha. Those standing are my cousins and those sitting in front are my nieces and nephew from my father's side.
Why aren't there any pictures of the groom and bride? Well, their photos are all professionally taken. I only took videos of them (but most of the time, blocked by the professional photographers and videographers). Haha. I think my brother is a comedian. He gave a very short and simple thank you speech but it was quite comically brought forth because of the way he carried himself. And I almost cried when I saw the beginning montage. Our family photo was in and I was reminded of my father. He would be happy if he could be there with us. Most of his close friends attended my brother's wedding too. And it's been such a long time since I last saw many of them.
I would say that it was a very successful wedding. I was doing recept. So I knew that less than 15 people did not turn up for a 48 tables wedding especially on a public holiday, Christmas! I would say that both my bro and his wife have very good relationships with their friends and both their parents have very good relationships with their friends too. Thus, all of them gave face to attend the wedding. And for the 1st time, I saw majority of the people still sitting at the table after eating the last dish. Usually, the crowd will start walking off without eating dessert. Cool! I was happy.. especially for my bro and his wife. I hope that they are blessed greatly by all the ang baos and blessings from the relatives and friends. May God bless them with a good marriage and good relationships with both families!
Christmas Eve!
Shi came to my house on Christmas eve to visit my BB. We went to eat thai rice near my school before proceeding to Expo for the Candlelight cum Christmas service. It practically rained the whole day and we had difficulty getting a cab down to Expo. So we called cab in the end and were late. So didn't get very good seats. We sat at the left side of the hall and could only watch what's on the screen. So if the cameraman didn't do a good job, we won't get to enjoy the drama.
These were taken at my house..
Again, my dog wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!
When we reached Expo, we were still very early. So we took a few photos.. Here's Shi and I.
Xin and Shi.
During the Candlelight service, we took again. Haha.
Xin and I.
After the whole service, we went to Bedok for ZHU GAN MIAN XIAN. The soup is really fantastic!! I love it! I shared a bowl with Shi as we were both quite full. After supper(before 12 midnight), we all left for our HOME SWEET HOME!
P/S: If I did not reply your sms, pls pardon me k! I had difficulty sending out sms that day. So I gave up after a while and went to sleep and get ready for my bro's BIG day!
These were taken at my house..
Again, my dog wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!
When we reached Expo, we were still very early. So we took a few photos.. Here's Shi and I.
Xin and Shi.
During the Candlelight service, we took again. Haha.
Xin and I.
After the whole service, we went to Bedok for ZHU GAN MIAN XIAN. The soup is really fantastic!! I love it! I shared a bowl with Shi as we were both quite full. After supper(before 12 midnight), we all left for our HOME SWEET HOME!
P/S: If I did not reply your sms, pls pardon me k! I had difficulty sending out sms that day. So I gave up after a while and went to sleep and get ready for my bro's BIG day!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas!
It's Christmas Eve today! My dog and I would like to wish all our friends a Merry Merry Christmas!! May your Christmas be filled with the love, joy, hope and peace of God.
Tomorrow will be my brother's wedding. I had some problems with the Buffet Caterer. Sigh. A bit sianz. Well, I hope the food is nice. I went for my first full manicure and pedicure yesterday. Not very used to having purple fingernails though and I had to do things cautiously for fear of the nail polish wearing off before the big day.
Anyway, after Christmas will be thanksgiving. My thanksgiving speech will be out soon...
Tomorrow will be my brother's wedding. I had some problems with the Buffet Caterer. Sigh. A bit sianz. Well, I hope the food is nice. I went for my first full manicure and pedicure yesterday. Not very used to having purple fingernails though and I had to do things cautiously for fear of the nail polish wearing off before the big day.
Anyway, after Christmas will be thanksgiving. My thanksgiving speech will be out soon...
Friday, December 19, 2008
Christmas is coming
I went California Fitness with Shi on Tuesday. I didn't quite enjoy the working out in the gym. I think swimming is still the best. I ran on the treadmill for 30 minutes and after that I lost all other motivations to do other exercises. Maybe it's because I'm very conscious about people around me. I don't really dare to try out the different machines on my own. And our 2 hours free trial is not enough for us to try everything. So well, I guess I won't be going again. I am more interested in swimming..
The days passed by rather swiftly. Somehow, this year I don't know who I can invite for Christmas services. Christmas services are on 24th and 25th December. 25th is my brother's wedding. So I can only attend the 24th Dec service. Somehow I felt a little limited. I can only go for either JW or Expo service. Really hope some of my friends will come and experience a joyful and peaceful Christmas this year.
Tried ordering catering food for my brother's tea ceremony on the 25th of Dec. Gosh. Most caterers are only providing Christmas menus on that day. I almost faint. From the web, I found Empire Food. Not really sure if it's good but it provides normal menus on that day and there's no service charge or GST. Sounds too good to be true. I just pray hard that the food will be nice!!!
The days passed by rather swiftly. Somehow, this year I don't know who I can invite for Christmas services. Christmas services are on 24th and 25th December. 25th is my brother's wedding. So I can only attend the 24th Dec service. Somehow I felt a little limited. I can only go for either JW or Expo service. Really hope some of my friends will come and experience a joyful and peaceful Christmas this year.
Tried ordering catering food for my brother's tea ceremony on the 25th of Dec. Gosh. Most caterers are only providing Christmas menus on that day. I almost faint. From the web, I found Empire Food. Not really sure if it's good but it provides normal menus on that day and there's no service charge or GST. Sounds too good to be true. I just pray hard that the food will be nice!!!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sick
I didn't catch a good rest last night after eating the potent MA LA (spicy) TIE DAN. It was so spicy that I took some ice cream to neutralize the effect. I think this was too much for my stomach to bear. Only a few minutes later, my stomach churned non-stop till I fell asleep hours later. The worst thing was, my right eye was suddenly red, itchy, teary and swollen. So the stomach churned non-stop and the eye teared non-stop.
And it wasn't a nice feeling that after I woke up in the morning, the churning's still there and the eye's still itchy, red and swollen. I was so in pain and tired that I gave this morning's service a miss.
It was only 12 hours after the 1st churning that I managed to get rid of the waste and feel better. Does this mean I should never eat that TIE DAN again? It's very spicy but VERY nice. Much softer than the original flavour. Oh God! I don't like this weak stomach of mine. =(
And it wasn't a nice feeling that after I woke up in the morning, the churning's still there and the eye's still itchy, red and swollen. I was so in pain and tired that I gave this morning's service a miss.
It was only 12 hours after the 1st churning that I managed to get rid of the waste and feel better. Does this mean I should never eat that TIE DAN again? It's very spicy but VERY nice. Much softer than the original flavour. Oh God! I don't like this weak stomach of mine. =(
Computer idiot at work
I can say that I know nothing about computer but I'm proud that I managed to fix up my own computer during my NIE diploma days (of course with the help of a friend). We actually bought all the different parts of a computer and fix it up ourselves. I was really glad that I only spent about $1500 then to get a good 14 inch monitor, a dvd drive, a CD writer, a printer and a set of powerful speakers. All those are still in good working condition after more than 7years. It's now parked in the living room and for my mum to use.
This lappy that I'm using now costs me $2500 and seemed to be giving me lots of problem. I was really glad that I managed to revive it after it died on me last Wednesday. And I spent the whole of yesterday reformatting it and downloading whichever softwares that I need. It's amazing how a computer idiot can actually do so much. If you asked me to help you with yours, I can't. I am only bold enough to try on my own things. If all things fail, I'll just have to get a new one for myself. I don't want to be liable for other people's asset.
And the happiest thing is, I finally cleared all my debts!!! After so many years of living in debts. I'm finally free from bondage. I'm sick and tired of living in debts. No more debts from now on. I must guard my spending especially with my first credit card.
Although we've just gotten our pay, please do not assume that I have a lot of money to spend. I've just paid off my debts and blessed my brother and his wife quite a big sum of money for their wedding. I guess that's the least that I can do for them. So I'm now back to normal living with that little amount of money left. Cutting down on social outings again because I still need to get Christmas gift for gift exchange, 3 more wedding ang baos, end of the year coutdown and appreciation. All these compulsory events are quite taxing on me. However, from next month onwards, all the money that I earned will be all mine! This thought excites me!
I think it's time to think plan next year's goals and life directions.
This lappy that I'm using now costs me $2500 and seemed to be giving me lots of problem. I was really glad that I managed to revive it after it died on me last Wednesday. And I spent the whole of yesterday reformatting it and downloading whichever softwares that I need. It's amazing how a computer idiot can actually do so much. If you asked me to help you with yours, I can't. I am only bold enough to try on my own things. If all things fail, I'll just have to get a new one for myself. I don't want to be liable for other people's asset.
And the happiest thing is, I finally cleared all my debts!!! After so many years of living in debts. I'm finally free from bondage. I'm sick and tired of living in debts. No more debts from now on. I must guard my spending especially with my first credit card.
Although we've just gotten our pay, please do not assume that I have a lot of money to spend. I've just paid off my debts and blessed my brother and his wife quite a big sum of money for their wedding. I guess that's the least that I can do for them. So I'm now back to normal living with that little amount of money left. Cutting down on social outings again because I still need to get Christmas gift for gift exchange, 3 more wedding ang baos, end of the year coutdown and appreciation. All these compulsory events are quite taxing on me. However, from next month onwards, all the money that I earned will be all mine! This thought excites me!
I think it's time to think plan next year's goals and life directions.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Updates!
I have not been blogging for a few days. After Jean's wedding last Saturday, I had been busy helping to organise a birthday celebration for Wen and a farewell high tea for my colleagues.
I don't have photos for Jean's wedding because I couldn't find the extra battery for my camera that day. Sadz.
On Monday, we went for a surprise birthday celebration with Wen. We thought everything was well planned for and this time we would surprised her. Haha. But being our smart leader, she already smelled something fishy going on since Sun. So well, it wasn't a surprise surprise for her. The food at Mariner's Corner is VERY GOOD! We had a wonderful meal there with very friendly manager and waiters of the restaurant. If you are thinking of having western food and don't know where to go, you can try this place. The steak was very tasty, tender and juicy. Well worth the money. It's at 120 Cantonment Road #01-02, Maritime House. Free parking for those who are driving.
Here's the ribeye steak I ate that day. My meal was $23 inclusive of a drink, a soup, garlic bread and salad bar.
All those who turned up that day.
Merf, Xin and I went to catch BOLT because the night was still young and we didn't want to go home so early. It's quite a nice cartoon. I love it. BOLT is soooooo cute in the movie.
On Tuesday, I was busy doing the video for Wen when Shi suddenly msned me to go out. So Deb, Shi and I chatted on msn for a while and we decided to go for a movie, BEAST STALKER. Before we met up, Deb went for her driving lessons while Shi went to climb stairs (for exercising purposes) and I went to the pool to swim. I was quite happy that within a shorter time (as compared to previous times), I managed to swim 22 laps. So we met for dinner at a western food shop (Can't remember the name of the shop) at level one cineleisure. After tasting good food on Monday, the spaghetti just didn't hit my expectation. Anyway, guess what Shi ate? See below for an answer.
BEAST STALKER is a nice show that I would recommend if you like action and touching scenes. I cried badly towards the end of the show because it's so touching. I think I'm easily touched. Haha.
On Wednesday, we had a farewell high tea for Jason and Elaine because both of them are leaving our school. It's our usual lunchtime buddies that turned up. We went to Zhou Kitchen at Far East Square. $12.80++ which adds up to about $17.50 per pax. Nice food but rather slow service. Highly recommended too if you like Dim Sum. No xiao long bao though. We all had our fill. I didn't have dinner that day.
And we all went back home rather early. I was a bit unsatisfied because it's Wednesday night.. Should be out partying but I was home before 8pm. Haha. Anyway, this was also the day that my lappy almost died on me. Imagine I was almost done with Wen's video and my lappy kena some virus. So the whole night I was trying to restore my lappy and install some antivirus in it. To cut the long story short, I was really thankful to God for "resurrecting" my lappy. Like what Eunice said, we believe in the resurrection power of God. Haha. God can save anyone and anything!!
On Thursday, we had CGM. It's been a long time since I last carried so many things to CGM. Eliz passed me a few packs of My Hope Singapore, I brought my lappy with its adaptor. Ultimate heavy. We had another surprise birthday celebration part 2 for Wen. I think this time round, we were quite successful. Instead of playing My Hope Singapore VCD, I played the video that I made for Wen. Instead of just passing her love offering in an envelope, we rolled the money up and put in a long, slim box. I think her 1st facial expression seemed to be "Huh? I thought I said I want cash? What is this??" Haha. I think she was really shocked. Finally the mission was accomplished. I felt a sense of achievement and relief. Phew!
Here's a CG photo that we took after all the whooha.
Here's how the CD cover looks like in front.
The back.
I'm not very artistically inclined. So it took me quite a while to complete the cover. Also I have a lack of art materials. But I am very pleased with the result. I think it's nice. It's been a long time since I last spent so much effort and so many hours to do a birthday gift for someone. Hee. I am happy. Happy Birthday Wen!
I don't have photos for Jean's wedding because I couldn't find the extra battery for my camera that day. Sadz.
On Monday, we went for a surprise birthday celebration with Wen. We thought everything was well planned for and this time we would surprised her. Haha. But being our smart leader, she already smelled something fishy going on since Sun. So well, it wasn't a surprise surprise for her. The food at Mariner's Corner is VERY GOOD! We had a wonderful meal there with very friendly manager and waiters of the restaurant. If you are thinking of having western food and don't know where to go, you can try this place. The steak was very tasty, tender and juicy. Well worth the money. It's at 120 Cantonment Road #01-02, Maritime House. Free parking for those who are driving.
Here's the ribeye steak I ate that day. My meal was $23 inclusive of a drink, a soup, garlic bread and salad bar.
All those who turned up that day.
Merf, Xin and I went to catch BOLT because the night was still young and we didn't want to go home so early. It's quite a nice cartoon. I love it. BOLT is soooooo cute in the movie.
On Tuesday, I was busy doing the video for Wen when Shi suddenly msned me to go out. So Deb, Shi and I chatted on msn for a while and we decided to go for a movie, BEAST STALKER. Before we met up, Deb went for her driving lessons while Shi went to climb stairs (for exercising purposes) and I went to the pool to swim. I was quite happy that within a shorter time (as compared to previous times), I managed to swim 22 laps. So we met for dinner at a western food shop (Can't remember the name of the shop) at level one cineleisure. After tasting good food on Monday, the spaghetti just didn't hit my expectation. Anyway, guess what Shi ate? See below for an answer.
BEAST STALKER is a nice show that I would recommend if you like action and touching scenes. I cried badly towards the end of the show because it's so touching. I think I'm easily touched. Haha.
On Wednesday, we had a farewell high tea for Jason and Elaine because both of them are leaving our school. It's our usual lunchtime buddies that turned up. We went to Zhou Kitchen at Far East Square. $12.80++ which adds up to about $17.50 per pax. Nice food but rather slow service. Highly recommended too if you like Dim Sum. No xiao long bao though. We all had our fill. I didn't have dinner that day.
And we all went back home rather early. I was a bit unsatisfied because it's Wednesday night.. Should be out partying but I was home before 8pm. Haha. Anyway, this was also the day that my lappy almost died on me. Imagine I was almost done with Wen's video and my lappy kena some virus. So the whole night I was trying to restore my lappy and install some antivirus in it. To cut the long story short, I was really thankful to God for "resurrecting" my lappy. Like what Eunice said, we believe in the resurrection power of God. Haha. God can save anyone and anything!!
On Thursday, we had CGM. It's been a long time since I last carried so many things to CGM. Eliz passed me a few packs of My Hope Singapore, I brought my lappy with its adaptor. Ultimate heavy. We had another surprise birthday celebration part 2 for Wen. I think this time round, we were quite successful. Instead of playing My Hope Singapore VCD, I played the video that I made for Wen. Instead of just passing her love offering in an envelope, we rolled the money up and put in a long, slim box. I think her 1st facial expression seemed to be "Huh? I thought I said I want cash? What is this??" Haha. I think she was really shocked. Finally the mission was accomplished. I felt a sense of achievement and relief. Phew!
Here's a CG photo that we took after all the whooha.
Here's how the CD cover looks like in front.
The back.
I'm not very artistically inclined. So it took me quite a while to complete the cover. Also I have a lack of art materials. But I am very pleased with the result. I think it's nice. It's been a long time since I last spent so much effort and so many hours to do a birthday gift for someone. Hee. I am happy. Happy Birthday Wen!
Saturday, December 06, 2008
My hobby is swimming and watching dramas!
I went to swim again yesterday evening. Saw a swimming coach scolding his student. I think it's quite humiliating for a little girl to be scolded so loudly at a public place. She was made to do 200 squats at the side of the pool. Poor girl. Then, I noticed the dark clouds in the sky. So after I finished my 20th lap, I rapidly got up to bathe. While I was bathing, I overheard a conversation, "Mummy, it's raining now. Did you bring an umbrella along?" My first thought was, "Argh! I'm stuck in the swimming complex!"
After bathing, I walked out and sat down at a corner waiting for the rain to get smaller. Thank God, it wasn't long before it became a very light drizzle. I cycled home without getting very drenched. I was really thankful to God because everytime I swim, it rains but I was always blessed not to be drenched. Haha. My friend said I bring rain to the pool. I think that's true. Just a thought of going swimming will cause the dark clouds to form. I'm serious. It happened many times. (Try me now in this, if God will not open up the windows of heaven and pour down such RAIN on the earth.) Haha. Modified from Malachi 3:10.
When I reached home, I was so tired. Yet, after watching Little Nonya, I was so awake that I chatted with some friends till 1 or 2am. Then I proceeded to watch THE CHAMPIONS on Mobtv(because Jeanette Aw was the lead actress). I watched episodes 15-20. So I only slept at 6am. I was amazed that my mum woke up at 5am and started ironing clothes. Old people really don't need a lot of sleep huh. I still need my 9 hours or more sleep everyday.
After bathing, I walked out and sat down at a corner waiting for the rain to get smaller. Thank God, it wasn't long before it became a very light drizzle. I cycled home without getting very drenched. I was really thankful to God because everytime I swim, it rains but I was always blessed not to be drenched. Haha. My friend said I bring rain to the pool. I think that's true. Just a thought of going swimming will cause the dark clouds to form. I'm serious. It happened many times. (Try me now in this, if God will not open up the windows of heaven and pour down such RAIN on the earth.) Haha. Modified from Malachi 3:10.
When I reached home, I was so tired. Yet, after watching Little Nonya, I was so awake that I chatted with some friends till 1 or 2am. Then I proceeded to watch THE CHAMPIONS on Mobtv(because Jeanette Aw was the lead actress). I watched episodes 15-20. So I only slept at 6am. I was amazed that my mum woke up at 5am and started ironing clothes. Old people really don't need a lot of sleep huh. I still need my 9 hours or more sleep everyday.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Financial advisor in the making
Yesterday was the 1st time I took offering in my current cg. I have not taken offering for more than a year. I was amazed at my courage to request to take it in the 1st place. Anyway, I spent quite a lot of time trying to think of what to share, which verses and how to present it in an easy to understand manner.
I thought about using the analogy of credit cards, investments and insurance. I took about 3 or 4 hours to prepare and research on investment then I decided to use insurance instead. And, I kept praying that it'll turn out good.
Anyway, in CGM, during worship, somehow I feel that I should change my message into something else. But I can't really piece everything together. My mind was turning so fast that I can't concentrate. So in the end, I still used that message I've prepared. I'll use this new idea next time (if there is a next time).
I think I was too animated (as always) and everyone started laughing throughout the whole time I'm selling God's Prosperity Plan (GPP) to them. And Jas took a video of me! Anyway, thanks to those who encouraged me by saying they will buy my plan. Some told me to switch to sales or be a financial advisor. Well, if I don't teach, I may switch to be a real estate agent. Hahaha! I still love teaching though!
I hope after all the hilarious moments, I've driven GPP into their hearts and caused them to give a good offering.
I thought about using the analogy of credit cards, investments and insurance. I took about 3 or 4 hours to prepare and research on investment then I decided to use insurance instead. And, I kept praying that it'll turn out good.
Anyway, in CGM, during worship, somehow I feel that I should change my message into something else. But I can't really piece everything together. My mind was turning so fast that I can't concentrate. So in the end, I still used that message I've prepared. I'll use this new idea next time (if there is a next time).
I think I was too animated (as always) and everyone started laughing throughout the whole time I'm selling God's Prosperity Plan (GPP) to them. And Jas took a video of me! Anyway, thanks to those who encouraged me by saying they will buy my plan. Some told me to switch to sales or be a financial advisor. Well, if I don't teach, I may switch to be a real estate agent. Hahaha! I still love teaching though!
I hope after all the hilarious moments, I've driven GPP into their hearts and caused them to give a good offering.
Little Nonya..
Before I touched on the main theme for this entry. I would like to show a picture of the salad I had for the past 3 days.
Well, it doesn't look appetising but it does taste good. I had apples, ham, lettuce, baked cashew nuts, eggs, cheese and even sunflower seeds and smoked salmon sometimes. It's amazing how I survived without rice for so many days. But I'm kinda sick of it. Think I need to think of other food to add for tomorrow's meals. Even my dog is sick of eating apples. Hahaha.
Hopefully I can go for another swim tomorrow if it doesn't rain.
Now to my Little Nonya. I'm super hooked on the show. I'm so impressed with Jeanette Aw's acting. She can really act out the life and soul of the characters in the show. Her acting touches my heart deeply. I cried my eyes sore on Wednesday night as I tried to watch Thursday's episode on Mobtv (Cos I know I have CGM on Thursday so I watched the episode 1st). 2 thumbs up for Jeanette!
After reading Elaine's blog, I realised this show will spark a great interest in nonya kuehs. All those selling kuehs will be blessed this season! Kuehs kuehs kuehs!!! (Ops! I'm on diet. No kuehs for me. I don't like sweet stuff anyway.)
Everyday, I'm looking forward to watch Little Nonya. It gives me a reason to live another day. Haha. Sounds very exaggerating. Alright. It gives me a reason to do all that I need to do in the day and stay home at night to watch TV!!!
Hurray to LITTLE NONYA! I'll make sure I'll vote for Jeanette Aw to be the Best Actress in 2009!
Well, it doesn't look appetising but it does taste good. I had apples, ham, lettuce, baked cashew nuts, eggs, cheese and even sunflower seeds and smoked salmon sometimes. It's amazing how I survived without rice for so many days. But I'm kinda sick of it. Think I need to think of other food to add for tomorrow's meals. Even my dog is sick of eating apples. Hahaha.
Hopefully I can go for another swim tomorrow if it doesn't rain.
Now to my Little Nonya. I'm super hooked on the show. I'm so impressed with Jeanette Aw's acting. She can really act out the life and soul of the characters in the show. Her acting touches my heart deeply. I cried my eyes sore on Wednesday night as I tried to watch Thursday's episode on Mobtv (Cos I know I have CGM on Thursday so I watched the episode 1st). 2 thumbs up for Jeanette!
After reading Elaine's blog, I realised this show will spark a great interest in nonya kuehs. All those selling kuehs will be blessed this season! Kuehs kuehs kuehs!!! (Ops! I'm on diet. No kuehs for me. I don't like sweet stuff anyway.)
Everyday, I'm looking forward to watch Little Nonya. It gives me a reason to live another day. Haha. Sounds very exaggerating. Alright. It gives me a reason to do all that I need to do in the day and stay home at night to watch TV!!!
Hurray to LITTLE NONYA! I'll make sure I'll vote for Jeanette Aw to be the Best Actress in 2009!
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Exercise Exercise Exercise!!!!
Alright, what have I been up to lately?? I'm thinking of ways and means to shed off my extra fats. Yesterday I rose up to a bright sunny day and decided to go swimming. However, the minute I went to wash up and get ready, the dark clouds appear. So in the end, I stayed at home to do my research on fat loss program.
Today, the sky was great. So I went to bathe and get ready for the pool. Went to get a new pair of goggles and I proceeded to the pool. After my 15th lap, I strained my left arm muscles. So I swam without using my arms for the next few laps. Just as I was resting and waiting to complete my 20th lap, there was a sudden downpour and lightning flashed. I was scared man! So I quickly swam to the other end to complete my last round and went to bathe. Thank God that I managed to hit my target of 20 laps before it started to rain. God is good! I've finally took the 1st step to a healthy living. Salad for dinner tonight!
Today, the sky was great. So I went to bathe and get ready for the pool. Went to get a new pair of goggles and I proceeded to the pool. After my 15th lap, I strained my left arm muscles. So I swam without using my arms for the next few laps. Just as I was resting and waiting to complete my 20th lap, there was a sudden downpour and lightning flashed. I was scared man! So I quickly swam to the other end to complete my last round and went to bathe. Thank God that I managed to hit my target of 20 laps before it started to rain. God is good! I've finally took the 1st step to a healthy living. Salad for dinner tonight!
Monday, December 01, 2008
It's wedding affairs..
We had our 1st Hen's party in the CG for Jean last Friday. Had quite a number of funny games together. It's more of a time of laughter for everybody. Hope Jean had a good time too!
Let the pictures do the talking.
The official sponsor of toilet paper for the night.
Presenting the models from our own wedding gown designers.
Here's the queen with her suitors.
Of cos, we couldn't miss having a group picture with all the gals.
The photos of the guys are not in my camera.
Yesterday was Diana's wedding at Raffles Hotel. It's my 1st time into the ballroom and the hotel room. I must say that I was indeed impressed with the service in this 6-Star hotel. It's not 6-Star for no reason. We all loved Diana's dresses for the night. Here's a peek at her 1st dress with a traditional paper umbrella found in her room.
This is Jeslin's little gal and me. She's such a darling!!!!
And this is the amount of red wine I had.. actually I only had 4 glasses. Still very much sober. No Sweat!
Here's the beautiful locket from Raffles Hotel. Everyone was "fighting" over it.
From today onwards, I have 4 more weddings to attend. May God bless me financially so that I can be a GREAT blessing to others! Amen!
Let the pictures do the talking.
The official sponsor of toilet paper for the night.
Presenting the models from our own wedding gown designers.
Here's the queen with her suitors.
Of cos, we couldn't miss having a group picture with all the gals.
The photos of the guys are not in my camera.
Yesterday was Diana's wedding at Raffles Hotel. It's my 1st time into the ballroom and the hotel room. I must say that I was indeed impressed with the service in this 6-Star hotel. It's not 6-Star for no reason. We all loved Diana's dresses for the night. Here's a peek at her 1st dress with a traditional paper umbrella found in her room.
This is Jeslin's little gal and me. She's such a darling!!!!
And this is the amount of red wine I had.. actually I only had 4 glasses. Still very much sober. No Sweat!
Here's the beautiful locket from Raffles Hotel. Everyone was "fighting" over it.
From today onwards, I have 4 more weddings to attend. May God bless me financially so that I can be a GREAT blessing to others! Amen!
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