It's not just me.. It's him too..

New Year's Resolution!!!

2010-12-31T13:49:00.002+08:00

Here yo! Long time no update from me.. So here a update.. The year has being a great one.. Filled with its ups and downs.. But I want to put that all behind me now.. Time to set myself up for the year to come..

Here are a few things that I want to achieve by the end of the coming year 2011:

1) Run a full marathon!

2) Train up my body so I can look good and feel good, while this will help me excel in my work which can be physically demanding too..

3) Grow even more in my openness; been opening up to brothers, but I have to put down my ego and be accountable with the sisters I work with in ministry too.. Got feedback I like to put everything on my own shoulders.. Can't say guys can only be open with guys only anymore..

4) Be more firm with the children..

5) Be someone that a brother can find counsel in..

6) Take initiative even more to avail myself for various things like family and ministry..

That's about it.. I will be striving to hit the goals that I've set.. And please help watch over me too.. Thanks people!

The cab home..

2010-12-12T01:17:00.002+08:00

Was feeling tired.. So I decided to take a cab home.. Thank God for the taxi driver.. He is a believer too.. And though after reaching my place, I sat in the cab and talk to him about Christianity for what I believe to be an hour or so, and it being so late now.. I feel very refreshed.. The uncle is ready a spirit-lead man of God.. And I'm ready glad God place him in my life..

What the answer?

2010-11-28T14:37:00.002+08:00

I've always wondered about what is the answer, the solution to many of my worries, questions and so on.. I've look far and wide for answers.. But the answer has always been in me.. The answer is Him..

A Saturday Spent in Camp

2010-10-30T23:25:00.002+08:00

Yup.. Got confined this today in camp.. But don't get me wrong.. I did not do anything wrong or got confined for any bad reasons.. The reason I stayed in camp was because I was involved in the parade for the Change of Command for the Minister of MHA as a Guard of Honor (Those guys you see in white on National Day Parade).. Had to miss service because of this..

One of the greater moments was when everything has ended and the minister is taking his leave from the dinning hall.. I was holding the door for the guests.. Then the whole lot of Commissioners from the various Home-Team Uniform agencies and the minister passed by me through the door.. Wow.. What a sight.. But still I miss the fellowship with the people in church.. Oh well.. See you people soon..

Update for the past one month plus..

2010-10-22T19:14:00.002+08:00

Hi people.. Its been a while since I last did any blogging.. I guess I should start updating since there are people still coming to this blog..

I would start off with my training.. The progress of things are smooth.. For my IPPT, I just shy of clearing it.. 4 more centimeters for my standing board jump.. Kinda wasted though, if this station was on par with my other stations, I would have being able to get a silver for my IPPT.. I guess I got to work extra hard now, since the dead-line is coming up.. But with God I can.. I can already see some improvement since a while back..

Relationship wise, I been gelling well with my bunk-mates.. Awesome people.. Thought that cannot be said for all my squad-mates.. There are just some people I do not like to be with.. But still, I have to get on with my life.. No use getting affected by these people..

Generally, the experience thus far has been a good one..

Church-wise, I find myself having trouble keeping up with things from all the busy schedules.. Driving lessons that form part of my training is the biggest problem.. some of the driving lessons in the weeks falls on Saturday.. And I find myself unable to attend Life-Group that has being recently moved to the weekends.. I also find myself coming to service later.. Meaning I don't get to mingle with people pre-service.. And when I do go for service, I am all but knocked out.. Tired is the word.. Finding rest in the Lord seems like a hard thing to do.. I have to find peace in the chaos and overcome all the distractions around me..

"Oh, my so downcast O my soul" is the phrase to use to describe my spirit condition now.. I find myself losing faith in my commitment with God.. And I know the right thing to do now is to commitment myself even more to God so as to regain my faith through actively doing something like how its best suited for me..

Time to buck up.. As I become more faithful, God will pour out His blessings onto me.. Meanwhile, let know that I should hang tight as God is with me, yesterday, today and tomorrow..

Careless..

2010-09-05T00:05:00.001+08:00

I was careless today.. I drew $20 out of the ATM but forgot to take it with me.. Was at night.. Guess I was tired.. First time like that.. A bit heart pain.. Oh well.. Got to move on..

Happy Teacher's Day..

2010-08-29T17:35:00.002+08:00

Had a pleasing surprise today when I when for HopeKids.. Apparently, Teacher's Day is somewhere around this date, and the children gave gifts to me and my partner.. How sweet are the kids right..?

God is with me..

2010-08-09T17:43:00.002+08:00

Going back to camp soon.. God is with me.. I shall claim that.. I will not be crushed by temporal situations..

Full Stop..

2010-08-08T23:09:00.002+08:00

Full Stop.. A simple dot.. Got to learn to put that dot in some areas of my being..

All Alone..

2010-08-07T22:23:00.002+08:00

I feel all alone now.. Where is God when I am most in need of Him? Knowledge tells me that He is with me even if I can't feel it.. But my faith is low now.. I don't think I can hold on much longer.. Its like the weight of this world is crashing down on me.. Getting false accusations thrown left, right and center at me..

What can I do to relieve myself.. I do not know.. God help me..

Empowered!!!

2010-07-31T00:15:00.002+08:00

Hey people.. Just thought that I came here to share something nice.. Though recently, the stress of passing my IPPT is building up, I must say that God is really good.. I trusted in Him.. And now, I can do three pull-ups, from the zero when I just when into training.. 3 down, 3 more to go.. Awesome man..

Birthday was spent in camp.. It was a memorable one.. My squad-mates celebrated for me by mixing a bowl of crushed dried foods together.. Things like biscuits and vitamin C pills, even protein powder.. Kinda dry.. Thank God also for a good friend of mine that despite the busy schedule, managed to find time to type out and hand-design a card for me..

I thank God for all these.. I thank God for my life.. Because this is the day the Lord has made, and I shall rejoice in it..

I need you more.. Cause I never want to go back to my old life..

2010-06-06T01:28:00.004+08:00

Hey people.. Before I go to sleep.. I thought I'd share something here with you all..

The past ID conference was a good one.. The Kids Conference wasn't a smooth ride, but I will say it strengthen me even more in relation to working with these little children of God.. It also increased my burden for them and my conviction to do something about it.. What exactly? I need to fast and pray more to get a clearer picture.. But one thing is for certain.. I need to be more of a Man of God..

After the ID conference.. The words of this song keeps ringing in my head..

"I need you more, more than yesterday.. I need you more, more than words can say.. I need more than ever before.. I need you Lord, I need you Lord"

It goes on..

"More than the air I breath.. More than the song I sing.. More than the next heart-beat.. More than anything.."

I being meditating on these words.. Indeed.. All these things that I have encountered so far will not be possible if not for God.. If not for God, I would not be able to last whilst serving in ministry.. I would not be able to do anything fruitful..

A touch from God removes anythings that burdens me.. I hold this dearly to my heart.. How else can I last with so little sleep..? How else can I do thing anything with a faith that anything is possible..? Indeed.. A touch from is better than anything the world could offer..

The key of the song for me was this though..

"Cause I never want to go back to my old life.."

As I look back.. I now consider my old life not worth living.. This new life I have in Christ.. This new life that I worship a prefect God along with the people I serve and enjoy life closely with.. Through actively serving this God of mine.. God in turn, revealed the purpose for my life to me.. Be it during my student days, my current police days, and the days that I serve together with a team in the HopeKids ministries.. One thing.. Or should I say two.. Is certain.. To Love God, Love people..

I thank God for blessing me with the brothers around me.. You know.. I am confident that they will watch my back for me.. They are also people that I know I can have a good talk with.. And the team in the Kids ministries.. You people are like family..

With that said? Why would want to go back to my old life without God right?

God.. I need you more.. More than yesterday..

Update..

2010-05-27T04:00:00.003+08:00

As the name suggested.. This post is going to be a update of the recent happenings in my life.. Can't sleep.. Not sleepy..

Anyways.. The first order of business.. I got into the Police Force! Its official now.. The papers are here.. June 8th will be my enlistment day.. Haha.. So, if you have anything you want to say to me, say it before then ba..

Next up.. I'm now in the NS group le.. Just transferred there from the TP group last Saturday.. Was a bit sudden.. But oh well.. I'm currently unsure of which group I'm going into as of now.. Got to meet Jeremiah to find out I suppose.. Nic says that Jeremiah will be like a "care-taker" for me for now.. Look forward to find out..

Anyways, even if I managed to find out the group that I'm going into, I will have to wait till next week before I can have time to meet them up.. That is because I will be serving full-time for the Kids' Ministry's "K-Konference".. Oh well, maybe can meet them on the Sunday evening ba if they don't have to book in for some reason.. Cause the "Konference" ends at 4pm on Sunday.. So excited.. I bet the "Konference" will be a great one, and the kids will enjoy and take something home from it..

Speaking of the kids.. I don't know where to start really.. I have this heart-felt delight that is just overflowing from my heart.. This batch of primary 2 kids, I have took them for around nearly 6 months now.. I can say that I have really seen them grow quite a lot.. And the bond I have with the kids are growing ever stronger.. Praise God for that..

I would like to specially mention a specific child here.. Yeep Yi Sian.. Yes, you guessed it.. She is Philothea Yeep Mei Yi's little sister.. This little girl ar, she has being coming to HopeKids for just about a month and a half or so up till now.. I must say that she really is a curious little girl.. She likes to ask lots of question.. Most of the questions requires me to choose to favor a specific person amongst the choices.. Haha.. Awkward.. That's why I tell her I love all the people because God loves all of them too.. Hope she will get it someday.. But at least she has found a good friend in Cheryl, Kelvin's younger daughter..

***Shout-Out to Mei Yi***
Jia You Mei Yi!!! God is moving in your household.. First you brought your sister to church, then the rest of your family will follow.. That is my believe! So don't give up and take action man.. Strike the steel while its still hot.. "Dai Tei Chen Re"..

Well.. That said.. The Yeep household isn't the only household God is moving in.. Recently, I'm having better quality chats with my parents as well.. Slow improvements.. But its better than none.. Praise God for that..

Not only so.. It seems that God is reconnecting me with a lot of my friends.. Better relationships with them also means I can have the chance to shower them with the love that God has ever so graciously showered on me..

So yar lor.. Recently I can see that I'm really blessed.. Though there are times that I've said things I shouldn't have said, do things that I've shouldn't have done.. God has still bless me with so much.. Thank you Lord for that..

With a stable job in my hands, and so many good friends around me that I know will support me when I'm down.. What else can I ask for right?

Well, now that the current stage of my life seem to be in-order.. I should start planning for the next stage of my life le.. Working hard, saving up and then settling down..

But that's topic for another day's entry.. Till the next time.. Cya!

An Awesome Sunday!!!

2010-05-09T15:56:00.002+08:00

Hey.. Here to blog about whats up till now for today.. Today have being a really good Sunday! Really thank God that the transportation for Yi Sian, who is one of my care group de girls turn out alright..

The service and care-group themselves turn out quite okay too.. The kids were all quite well-behaved in general.. The boys NEVER fight!!! Haha.. Then also realised some points that I did well and some points that I have to improve for my service teaching.. Really thank God for this awareness, and Joey for being so supportive of it too, to help ask me to ask myself about it..

Then lunch was awesome man.. Got the chance to take care of a child de meal again.. Like father like that.. I kinda enjoy this.. Feels good to be taking care of people.. But they say I too protective le.. Haha.. Must learn to let the kids handle themselves.. I agree.. Haha.. Thank God man.. Haha.. No other words other than "Thank God" to describe the feeling le..

Keeping the Good things the Good things..

2010-04-29T18:54:00.003+08:00

Went out to Suntec to meet up with Hong Teck just now.. Really thank God for this brother and his listening ears.. He also told me some stuff that I find to be really useful too..!

One thing that struck me the most is to learn to love myself more.. By that I don't mean those kinda egotistic self-adoration, but more of loving who God created me to be.. With that, I find that I really have to cut myself some slack sometimes.. I go too hard on myself sometimes, which in turn makes me feel lousy about myself, which will make me very defensive or doubt myself too much..

To everything, there will always be a good side and a side that can be improved.. And through the chat-up, we confronted the fact that I'm more of the type that will look at the side that needs to improved more.. I personally have to learn to see the good in things more..

Also, keeping the good things good.. Actually hor.. I'm not so bad de.. I got plenty of good traits.. But I have up till now let the situations around me lead me to think that my good traits are not that great.. What I was advice to do is to keep the good things good, and keep doing them.. And then to isolate the bad or the negative, and tackle them accordingly..

Lastly, I know that I don't really relate that well with the people around my age, but I realised that it isn't completely my fault too.. Its really too bad that our mindsets are different, but whose to say that anyone of us is wrong right? If they want to think like people their age, I can't fault them, cause its only normal.. And really there is also nothing wrong with myself having more foresight than the rest of my peers.. In fact, its a good trait.. So I shouldn't let myself feel so bad about it, and keep this good trait a good trait.. And then to learn to deal with my communication problems with my peers as a separate issue..

Awesome time spent.. Great insights..

Refreshing Week!!

2010-04-16T20:46:00.002+08:00

Wow!!! I must say.. This past week (5 days to be precise) was super refreshing..! Thank God for that..

Its being a long while since I felt so alive.. So active.. And also very blessed.. For the duration of this past week, I have being working as a trail guide.. Though the actual hike was only span over three days, there was much preparation to be done.. So after all the preparation work was done, I lead the groups on hike on Wednesday and Friday, which is just now.. Have to rest ma.. So Thursday I took break..

Here comes the good part.. The hike was awesome.. Nature is so refreshing.. Beats working as a surveyor in the concrete jungle or some office jobs that requires us to sit in cubicles.. Even better is because of the people I was bringing along for the hike.. They were uniform group kids, so they had somewhat some experience in hiking, so they moved fast, and I was able to bring them off-trail too.. That's where all the good stuff is.. I would never bring newbies off-trail, considering the dangers.. And despite of the terrible weather, we pressed on; and under my experienced leadership, on one got hurt.. Hehe.. Oh well.. I would expect no less from myself..

Really thank God for the bad weather, made the trip tougher and more fun.. Even got extra pay because of the unexpectedly heavy rain..

I should do this more often..

Thank God

2010-04-08T21:40:00.002+08:00

Wow.. Its being a while since I last posted hor.. Busy plus don't know what to write.. That's why..

But I want to give thanks to God, for during this period of time, there were good times and bad times.. But regardless, I thank God for seeing me through this times..

Also, I thank God, cause I got invited to attend the police interview..! Got the SMS by the recruitment center on Wednesday morning.. Was asked to attend the interview on Friday morning.. Such short notice hor.. Yar lor.. Still got much to prepare.. Very funny.. Cause while preparing today.. Saw lots of people doing the same thing too.. I think all signing up for police ba.. Even chatted up with two guys.. Really lehzz.. They really signing up for police.. How cool is that.. I bet the interview surely a lot of people de.. I'm thinking that they are doing it all in a day..

So.. I really thank God for all this things that happened to me.. For I know whatever happens, happens for the good of me.. So how was your time? Haha.. Keep me posted yar my friends.. I see you next posting.. Stay tuned..

What I'm thinking now..

2010-03-16T04:20:00.002+08:00

Hi all,

Spending some time with God now.. Got this urge to write down my thoughts here..

Some of your may know that this period is a rest period for me.. Finally.. I found the answer.. As I was praying and reflecting about recent times, I realised that God has always being trying to tell me this.. That I need to calm down sometimes.. I get hyped up too easily as of now.. My feelings and emotions has got swayed quite easily in the past too..

Part of the reason why I'm so tired recently was that I was putting my heart into the things and people around me too much without putting that equal or more amount of heart into God's heartbeat.. I have being wanting to be the best that I could be and help out as many people as I could, and have been trying so hard..

I fail to notice that God is calling out to me and asking me to stop for awhile and go find rest in Him.. He tells me that I'm precious to Him too.. And He doesn't need me to be a big hero, or a very successful person in order for Him to accept me..

All the pieces linked now.. From the time back in February when I was thinking of some ministry matters and God dropped a Word into me, to the recent happenings He allowed to happen and the people that He put in my life.. All this make sense to me now.. I'm a child of God, He has touched my life from its very beginning, and the power of His touch releases me to worship Him..

Now I know.. I tell myself.. No more self-pity.. No more regrets.. No more excuses.. All these because I am His beloved child that He saved from all these by giving His one and only Son, Christ Jesus as a ransom..

No more rushing through life.. Time to slow things down a big notch and not "think too much" so much anymore.. My future plans are clear now.. Lets take it slowly a step by a time..

That is about all that I just thought.. By the grace the God I see.. Not just physically, but the plans He has for me too.. Praise the Lord..!

I graduated!!!

2010-03-12T11:31:00.001+08:00

Yes its true, and I believe it..

Yes its true, I've graduated from my course of study!!! Praise the Lord!!! And thanks for all the prayers!!!

Bad night's sleep..

2010-03-01T22:56:00.003+08:00

Had a bad night's sleep last night if any at all because the chiwawa that my bro bought back was crying, I think.. All night long..

Ministry today..

2010-02-28T14:49:00.001+08:00

Hmm.. Did not went so well for me.. Messed up quite a lot.. Whats wrong with me man.. Time to take a rest and reflect..

Jesus said: "Let the children come"

2010-02-26T01:47:00.002+08:00

Firstly, thank God that all the paper are done and I'm pretty much done with poly.. Gonna look forward and embrace the future..

Anyways.. Was thinking of some ministry matters just now, and God just told me this, "Let the children come"

I was thinking, why all of a sudden give me this word.. Yes, there were a few instances where Jesus actually said that if I remember correctly.. But I ask myself, how could I apply it today to myself at this current juncture of my life?

This word may at times be thought of as only relevant for children.. But hey, aren't we grown-ups also children of God? Thank God that I'm a child of God.. I believe that God is trying to remind me of this and telling me to go to Him like a child with a pure intention to want to know more..

I seem to have being thinking using my own head a little too often lately.. Its time I go to God for wisdom.. God, here I come!!!

CNY Money usage..

2010-02-21T18:42:00.003+08:00

Hmm.. This year hor, I realised that the CNY money like keep coming in ar.. Like the most I had in quite awhile.. Thank God for God.. If not for Him.. I think I would have wasted it on some random stuff.. Would say that this year's money, every single cent of it was put to good use..

Yup.. Use finish le.. Haha.. And the CNY period haven't even officially end yet.. See yar all around yar..!

Btw, got a nice song to intro you all.. Enjoy..

Surprised..!

2010-02-07T00:45:00.005+08:00

LOL!!! And I thought they were going to celebrate Mark's (Zhi Wei) belated birthday when Chan SMS me the plans.. I never truly thought that the Zhi Wei he was mentioning was me.. Luckily for him, I'm so innocent.. Haha!! But it felt weird of course.. Cause usually we don't associate Mark as Zhi Wei de.. But nevertheless I did not doubt cause it was Mark's birthday this past week..

Ok.. For those that do not know why my unit celebrated my 21st birthday almost seven months after my birthday, well, the brief story is that they thought that they did not put in much effort into the actual birthday back then.. Shall not go into details.. But seriously.. Almost forgotten about it le.. Cause back then was good too.. Got a number of well wishes and a very nice card from a "Lau Peng You".. Haha!!

So.. I was seriously stunned lor.. Seriously.. I think first time in church history that someone is really really stunned about their own birthday celebration.. Well cause I seriously didn't saw it coming for me like a freight-train.. Haha!! Thanks guys..

Beautiful Savior

2010-01-21T02:27:00.001+08:00

Awesome version of the song Beautiful Savior by PlanetShakers from this guy on YouTube.. Enjoy..

Purpose in Life..

2010-01-21T01:17:00.002+08:00

Hehe.. Purpose in Life.. Very important thing indeed..

Recently, I have finally decided on what I want my life's focus to be.. Though I believe it still needs some fine tuning.. But the main focus of my life's focus would be to build up a strong Next-Generation of Young Christian that is God-Loving and Word-Centered.. That meaning anyone younger than me, physically or spiritually.. I'm physically 22 years old and I have walked with God for 2 years now this year.. You do the math..

But to do that.. I myself will have to get my act together first.. Yup.. So I got to work even hard.. Humble myself even more.. Those young ones ar, their child-like faith never fails to amaze me..

What a Day..

2010-01-05T10:43:00.003+08:00

Yo people.. Posting this from school.. My internet connection at home is down, just before my online project consultation somemore.. Scare me like crazy.. Called my lecturer and she told me since I've participated by phone then its okay and she will count as I've participated.. Thank God..

Kinda feels bored sometimes without the internet.. Very limited and inconvient too.. But I guess its a blessing in disguise.. Being able to focus more on my work and have more time to rest too.. Miss chatting online.. And its only been one day.. Argh.. How ar..? Don't if the guy come on Friday can fix it or not..

Test was horrible too.. Think the whole business got screwed by the tips that were given.. Oh well.. Got to work harder then..

Anyways.. I've came up with my first new year's resolution already.. It is to regain my former healthy life-style and become as fit as I used to be.. Or even better.. Hehe..

Alrighty.. Signing off now.. See You all around!

What a funny incident..

2010-01-01T22:06:00.002+08:00

Just to share a funny little incident.. Today, while I was on the train to Tiong Bahru.. I was on the NEL.. Then I stood up and wanted to alight at Dhoby Ghaut.. Haha.. Wrong Station.. Too used to alighting there to go church le.. Haha..

Good Bye 09, Hello 10!!!

2009-12-27T16:55:00.006+08:00

Haha!! Yo.. The Children Service was awesome.. Everything went well by the grace of God.. Really had fun performing as 10.. Even had to put on some make up.. Now I know singers de "Xin-Ku" le.. Haha!!

The kids was so sweet too.. Amanda, one of my CG kids actually gave me a gift.. And she even gift-wrap it in the shape of a shirt.. How cute is that.. Haha..

The games was really awesome too.. I especially like the game where the son has to feed the father food from behind the father's back.. Its was very funny..!

Alright man.. Awesome day..! Time to do work soon!

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T18:03:00.003+08:00

Hey Hey Hey!

Merry Christmas to all of you!

The service was great yesterday.. Love the party too.. Despite being short, it was fun.. Notice the key-board sticker I got from the gift exchange was meant for a lap-top.. Hehe.. Now can only put there for show.. A bit girly too.. Hmm, but regardless.. More important was the fellowship la..

And speaking of which.. Jo and Wayne came to my house to stay over after the party.. Cool.. We spent sometime looking at my shrimp tank.. Then we went on to play some guitar while Wayne was playing some warcraft.. No bad ar that guy..

Then got this friend that always feels bad about the smallest of the gift.. Aiyo.. Its okay de.. I want to tell you here that having you around is more than enough le.. Period.. No BUT.. A good friend weighs more than any gifts..

One last thing.. Later today when I check the email.. I got an email from Hong Teck that said that one of the kids bought the father to the service and the father accept Christ into his life.. Amen! Really awesome..

Haha.. Cool time!

Future Decided..

2009-12-14T23:37:00.000+08:00

After much prayer and fasting.. I've decided on something really important..

With this decision, I know that my life will be tougher by a whole lot in the future.. But I want to put God first in my life.. He will provide for me.. Though I may be poor.. But blessed are the poor in spirit..

He is my Jehovah Jireh.. The Lord will provide for me.. No more cooking..

Testimony of God's goodness..!

2009-10-25T18:20:00.002+08:00

Wow.. Just want to share a quick one today!

You know, I really thank God for all His blessings that He has poured out unto me.. To see that both my TPG2 CG and HopeKids Pri 3 CG growing in numbers and in spirit..

And being the support for my leaders in these groups, and can really say that when we pray hard, God will definitely prevails His best plans for us.. Both these CGs are the fastest growing and biggest in their respective unit from what I know.. But this is nothing about us, its all about the God we serve..

God longs to bless His people.. So how can I say that God is not moving..? Nope, I can't.. That is why I want to praise got and testify of His graciousness..

After a long time.. I'm BACK!!!

2009-10-16T22:38:00.002+08:00

Yo! Hi all, I'm back to blog..

Wow.. It's being more than a month since my last entry.. Hmm.. Being really busy these days.. Sighs.. That is why never get to blog so often le.. Too tired..

You know, time really flies.. I'm already pass my 6th week of SIP already.. another 6 more weeks to go! Yay.. The people isn't that bad.. But the work isn't really enjoyable.. But with that said, the new semester's time table is out.. I've check mine and I think I'm loving it.. Super slack Wednesday to Friday.. Its almost like a long weekend..

So that's about it for school matters.. Now for some of my recent life stuff..

Really got to thank God for this.. My groups are growing! Groups? Haha.. My TPG2 CG and my HopeKids Live Pri 3 CG.. In terms of numbers, this pass Wednesday's ECG saw God blessing us with 2 brothers, namely Alvin and Nicolas.. Yes, another Nicolas.. Haha.. All the Bens.. Now the Nics are also joining in.. Argh.. Oh well.. At least on the HopeKids side we've got all the Dans.. Daniel (myself), Danielle (Zhi Wei, NOT myself, shes same-name) and Daniella (Liting).. Haha! Oh, and my HopeKids Live side have also seen a few more kids joining us after the special service, 5 in total as of now if I remember correctly..

In terms of spirit, I think TPG2 has grown well too.. I can see more love being showed to each other, and the group's pillars are all doing well and standing strong! Praise God for that!

The Pri 3 CG have also grown in spirit too.. With people stepping out of their insecurities and fasting as an act of repentance.. Oh my.. This kids really motivate me a lot! I love them so much! They are my spiritual-sons and daughters.. Hehe..

Then there's the guitar.. Haha!

For guitar, finally I can say I have less problems changing to that B minor.. Haha!!! I guess its just going to get better from here on out..

Well.. That's it for now.. I hope my dear reader, which is you, is satisfied with this update I have for you.. More to come, so stay tune!

Woah.. First week of SIP Ended..

2009-09-11T21:04:00.000+08:00

Haha.. Finally.. Ended my first week (3 days only) of SIP le.. Haha.. Super tiring sia.. Seems like everyone else also more slack.. But I wouldn't know.. Cause I'm not there with them to see and feel for myself..

Then.. Also receive my results via SMS.. Got Bank Treasury Management supplementary paper.. A bit sian is for sure one la.. But oh well.. Got to work harder for my Supp then..

Now after 3 days of SIP.. I finally know why people TGIF(Thank God its Friday).. I mean, we've got to thank God for everyday la.. But now I know why Friday is so special.. Haha..

Then today when I got home.. I was taking the lift.. Then these 2 little boys with their mother came into the lift too.. I was eating a chicken pie.. Then, the kids suddenly asked me, "UNCLE!!! What you eating?".. UNCLE!!! OMG.. Sadded la.. Haha.. I guess one way to comfort myself would be that I look more mature in formal wear.. No doubt more handsome too.. Haha..

Well, Thank God its Friday.. Time for me to rest up..

Sunday back at HopeKids after a break..

2009-09-06T22:44:00.000+08:00

WOOT!!! This is my first Sunday back to serving after a three week break!!! Did many things today!!! Including acting in service appetizer(Drama), helping in demo game, and teaching!!! Woot!!! Yes!!! Laboring in the Lord is so exciting and really refreshes me..

The drama was LOL la.. That Kat so Tai-Tai lor.. Get the chance to pull my ear for the sake of the drama.. She was the fierce lady boss and I was the meek guy boss.. It was indeed a awesome script.. Thank God for Yuen Ann for writing the script and I bet the kids also enjoyed it as much as we did..

Teaching wise, I was a bit nervous to tell you the truth.. A bit rusty le.. Long time never teach le.. But I think it was still quite okay, though I could have done better..

After service, Spencer, Kat, LiTing and I was sitting around playing the guitars and singing.. Haha.. Sang my "Solo-Duet" of many songs and cracked up many people.. So funny la.. Then the bunch of us went to Meridian to have lunch and celebrate Misha's Birthday.. A very interesting sister she is.. Very shy one.. Haha.. I sure hope she enjoyed herself..

Then the Eilton also very funny la.. Send "Same-Name" a email that he had in mind for me.. He thought that "Same-Name"'s email was my email.. Then ask me "You never check email is it one ar..?" LOL.. Asked me whether want to help out with support singing or not..? I told him "Here I am, send me..".. Really look forward to have a chance to serve in that aspect.. Will wait and see what Eilton replies me.. Then hang out with him around PS then settled down at KFC and had a "brother's chat" till around 4+pm, where Donald came and I left..

What a day yar? Thank God for today..

A day spent with Joseph..

2009-09-02T21:30:00.000+08:00

Woo.. Today.. After CG.. Joseph Lin and I went to Pasir Ris' Fish Farms.. Haha.. Exciting sia..

The first farm that we visit was the one just outside at Pasir Ris Drive 12.. Wow.. I think that this first farm was the most exciting farm of the day.. Got this prawning area where I ran into Steven they all.. My Poly Class-Mate.. They were prawning.. I go near them only then they caught one prawn le.. Haha.. I'm a lucky star.. Just kidding..

Anyways.. The fish there hor.. Waa.. So many snake-head lor.. Snake-head is a predatory fish.. Got many tanks full of the juvenile snake-head.. Its really amazing la.. Then we went all the way into the Pasir Ris Farm-way 3.. We walked along the storm-drain.. Then saw this big beautiful Kio inside the drain.. Wa.. If can catch it hor.. I think can sell at least $100++..

There after.. Visited a few farm and see some fishes.. After that, we took 58 to Serangoon and had dinner.. The dinner was awesome too.. Nice economic vegi rice.. The went to two more fish shop at Serangoon Central there.. Nothing much special the shops.. With the later shop being very disappointing as we saw many dead fishes.. The first one was not that bad.. Small and not that much variety, but at least the fishes and plants were healthy..

Overall.. A nice day.. Thank God for that..

Post-Exam Hang-out..

2009-08-29T09:22:00.003+08:00

Yo.. Friday.. Which was yesterday.. The guys went to Zhi Yang's house to hang-out to celebrate the end of the exams.. Had plenty of food.. Everyone was stuffed full I assume.. I cooked pasta, though it was a really bad pasta, poorly-made I must say.. But at least its was able to fill everyone's stomach.. Money well-spent I suppose..

After all the eating.. Some of us stayed over at Zhi Yang's place.. "Tong" till quite late.. Then after that I manage to sleep around 1 hour plus? Around there la.. Then about 5am plus 6am like that just popped up like that.. Too accustomed to that timing I guess.. Just bath, feel refreshed.. So I doubt I will be sleeping anymore le.. Okay.. I go do my Quiet-Time first liao.. Then maybe go out awhile before service.. See you people later!!!

I'm Back amidst the Chaos..

2009-08-22T02:47:00.000+08:00

Haha!! Wow.. Recently being very busy.. A bit sick.. Exams.. So long never update le.. So sorry.. Haha.. Someone complaining le.. Hmm..

Well.. Since I'm going to update.. Let me talk about something.. Recently, I've being buying some apples and eating one daily.. Wow.. The difference.. I started this after I had this stomach problem about 2 weeks ago.. Really felt good.. Feels fresh.. Now the exercise.. Argh.. Need to find time for it..

Amidst all the exams, really afraid you know.. Inside, I'm thinking how I'll perform for the exams.. And really scared.. But it is said that perfect love casts out all fear.. So I want to trust in the Lord.. That whatever that happens to me is for the best and go ahead and face everything with His spirit within me.. Got to study harder too though..

Alright..! Update you people soon..

Spider webs are cleared le..

Unplugged Sunday!!!

2009-08-02T18:55:00.000+08:00

Went to serve in HopeKids Unplugged today.. Wow.. It was indeed a unique experience.. Got to have closer interaction with the kids and got to know some of them better.. Then today, also receive a belated birthday card from Natalie.. Wow.. So touched lor.. Its like receiving a card from your own daughter like that.. Haha.. Yes.. I know.. I too young to have a child yet.. But really felt like as though I had a daughter like that.. Haha!!!

The post service activity was awesome too.. Had lunch with the HopeKids people and enjoyed the fellowship with them a lot.. After that, Stef, Ging Ting (Dunno if got spell his name correct anot..), Hui Wei, Zhi Wei (Ms. Same Name) and I went to Plaza Singapura's Daiso to pei Stef get some screen protector thing.. Funny how we lose Hui Wei in the Daiso.. After the shopping, went to paradiz center to play LAN together.. We played CS.. In most of the 1 hour plus, we mainly played IceWorld map.. Wah.. Super Shiok.. 303 kills in the end if I remember correctly.. And only like 60 deaths? Long time never play till like that shiok le.. Mostly 2 bullet 1 kill.. And there were plenty of bomb kills too.. But the rest of them were no push over too.. Ging gave me a ran for my money.. He got almost half of my kill count.. The ladies were also very scary.. Wah.. Keep spraying the bullets like free one.. That why must take them out quicky..

Then after LAN.. We went back to Plaze Singapura's KFC to have a meal.. On the way there, ran into this girl selling some weird fake flower for charity.. She was in school uniform so I though must be some kinda flag day stuff so never asked much and just donated the $2 for "A Good Cause".. Don't know what the cause is also.. The thing is that the girl say want to help donate then give the flower to the lovely girl over there (Same Name).. So aiya, just donate lor.. In the end the fake flower also don't know throw till where le..

Okay.. So at KFC, we were having our meal.. Then that stuff very funny la.. Kept repeating the word "Like".. Like so bimbo lor.. Indeed was very funny the expression.. After that we all went our ways.. Ging Ting, Hui Wei and I went home together by NEL while Same Name and Stef went for a manicure..

So I thank God for this wonderful day that He has blessed me with, and really thank God for the people too.. Hmm, by this time they should have finished their manicure le ba.. Haha..

Friday Dinner with the HopeKids Group..

2009-07-24T23:30:00.003+08:00

Had an awesome dinner with the HopeKids Group today.. Went to Siglap to eat the Fu Lin Yong Tou Fu.. Not bad.. Like the sauce very much..

Then after dinner went to this place where they sell cheese cakes.. Not bad lehzz the cakes.. Then Hong Teck talk one big round then in the end said gather today is also want to celebrate my belated birthday with me.. Haha.. So nice of them.. Then the cake they treat me lor.. So nice ar.. And they wrote me a card too..

After the dessert, Kelvin and Yung offered to drop me off at Paris Ris where I took bus 109 home.. Save me quite abit of time.. Thank God for them..

The Dinner..

2009-07-19T21:11:00.002+08:00

Okay.. So how was the dinner? The dinner was great..! Haha.. The food was okay.. But the time spent with family is thankfully much much better.. Haha.. Then got some "Ang Bao" as present from my aunties and uncle.. LOL.. Like old many liao nowadays.. Take "Ang Bao" as birthday present.. Haha..

Looking forward to tomorrow morning's QT.. It'd be a time for me to do a stock-take on my walk with God for this 1, 1/2 years so far.. See you people around!!! Woot!!!

Haha!!! HopeKids service today..

2009-07-19T16:22:00.002+08:00

Wow.. Yet another wonderful day.. That Eilton today use mic to sabo me go up stage for the birthday and welcome segment lor.. Argh.. Then I was ask to pick a gift hidden under some cup.. Naturally, the teacher goes last la.. Haha.. Got a KungFu Panda keychain.. LOL.. So cute ar..

Then today help auntie Jane send Natalie home.. Wah.. Headache ar the Natalie.. Sometimes very mischievous one lehzz.. Haha.. Later going for dinner with my whole family.. Celebrate my birthday with me over a dinner.. They shouldn't have lor.. Haha.. Waste money only..

Birthday Party?

2009-07-18T23:51:00.004+08:00

Okay.. First of all.. Its not really a party la.. But after service just now, we went to celebrate Xue Ting's birthday, which was one day before mine.. Whole TP district celebrated for her.. Haha.. Of course, there was a bit of forfeit that kinda of stuff.. So, sometimes really thankful that I'm not some leader in a sense that when my birthday comes, I wouldn't get sabo also.. Haha.. But NoNo.. Thats not good, I should be aiming to do more for God..

Okay.. So after the celebration, the guys suppose to go Center Point Long John Sliver to eat de.. Suppose la.. Then walk half way change course to Meridian behind there to do something really non-sense.. That Nicolas ar.. By then I still don't know whats happening then I'm dumb le la seriously.. They got me a cake, and prayed for me.. Awesome enough le.. Jun Wei did a little affirmation for me.. Then my care group gave me a card each, with their wishes for me on it.. Chan gave me a Cross necklace.. Not really a necklace kinda guy, but still thank God for his gift.. Thank God for the brothers..

Then hor.. In the end walk to Old MacDonald House there the Long John Sliver to have dinner.. Wah.. A lot of walking lehzz.. After dinner, I got to go home, cause later the next morning I got HopeKids.. Haha.. Then guess what.. Outside Long John Sliver I ran into this girl called Mei Yi.. That girl hor saw me then was like blur blur de the face.. Then at the corner of my eye I saw her searching her bag for something.. I pretend like I never see la and talked to my people.. Then finally after abit of searching, she came to me and pass me a envelop..Haha.. Was waiting for it.. LOL!!! But not bad ar.. Got design on it.. Then what "unknown person" la.. Haha.. See also know only she will do this kinda of thing.. Not bad ar.. The longest card I've received so far.. 4 post cards long.. So who say you not good with words de.. You can if you want to de lor.. Haha!!!

But above all these things, I really am thankful for God.. For placing people like the above mentioned people in my life.. Though its a very simple 21th birthday celebration, but because of that, I was able to reflect on what is a birthday all about.. At the end of the day, though gifts and cards and an awesomely huge party would be great, the core of it all is that at the end of the day, it is still a day for us to remember our creator, our awesome God..

And as people like to say.. "No God No You le.."

Woot..

2009-07-11T15:36:00.004+08:00

My Grandma just called me just now and told me she won a little bit of lottery.. Woot.. Good for her.. Then she say want to ask me go eat dim sum buffet with her on Sunday which is tomorrow.. Sadly I can't.. Cause there is Hopekids in the morning, and the water baptism in the later part of the day.. After that is work work.. Shall try to make time for her next week.. Then she say my relatives wants to throw me a 21th Birthday Party.. I say don't want la.. Not the party hosting kinda person.. Then she say want to give a $100 of the prize money.. I said keep it yourself and use la.. Go holiday or something.. Thank God for my Grandma.. But I shan't take her money..

Junior Primary Teacher Retreat!!!

2009-07-02T22:08:00.002+08:00

Wow!!! First of all.. Thank God for Wan Yueh for treating us to dinner!!! The dinner was great and we had lots of fun.. Sharing our experiences with the children and our life.. Wow.. Thank God for all this.. Thank God for everything!!!

Yet Another Fruitful Sunday!!!

2009-06-22T10:11:00.002+08:00

Yay.. This Sunday actually manage to get Natalie to talk!!! Haha.. Never heard her speak before.. Thank God for that break-through.. Bless the little children..

Friday Night!!!

2009-06-20T00:20:00.002+08:00

Haha!!! Went to visit the HopeKids care group just now.. The time was well spent!!! Worship was something special.. No guitar lehzz.. Seldom if ever did I experience it before.. The dinner was awesome too.. Share funny stories and jokes about our recent happening and all.. The food was great!!! Thanks Kelvin for the awesome wan-ton noodles..! And they were very kind with the critic of my soup too.. Thanks all.. Haha..! Then the cake that Lay Hong bought.. Wah.. Super la..

Also.. Thank God for Lay Hong that let me hop on to her car for a nice and comfortable ride home..

The past 7 weeks..

2009-06-14T20:36:00.002+08:00

Woot!! The past 7 weeks have being awesome man.. Man, serving for 7 weeks in a row for HopeKids Live le.. 7 weeks in a row is indeed very tiring for me I must admit.. But through this 7 weeks, I see myself and the people around me grow.. Established deeper relationship with some people.. Tried out new things and even got to practice it again.. Visited the HopeKids Care Group (Thanks Kelvin for the wonderful pineapple tart)..

Wow.. 7 weeks.. Just like that.. Time really flies when u are enjoying yourself.. Indeed.. This 7 weeks has being a fruitful and joyful 7 weeks.. Thank God..

Woot.. My 1st time..

2009-06-08T22:57:00.003+08:00

Haha.. My 1st time? Don't get me wrong.. I meant teaching to the whole HopeKids Live service.. I know it was yesterday's news.. Sorry yar.. I was too tired yesterday to update..

Ok.. So how did it went? Well.. Not so fast.. Let me tell you something 1st.. Haha.. Before the actual thing, during the week, I talked to a few people.. And when I used the word "preach" to describle the teaching, all of them got a shocked.. Haha.. Okay lehzz, the technical term for teaching to a service is called "preaching" ma.. So not wrong to say that I'm preaching.. Haha..

Ok.. So how did it went? Well.. It went ok I think.. So what is ok? Hmm, ok, firstly, I must say that I was quite nervous.. Abit never deliever well enough.. But after evaluating with Hong Teck, he encourage me that I was able to connect the whole thing and get it done despite of my nerves.. I swear I saw the other teachers smiling at me.. Well, I guess its a form of encouragement ba.. But I was so nervous to get moved by it.. Hehe.. I super easy stage-fright de lor..

Then just now received the service guide for coming week's service.. Yay!! Got called back to serve again!! WooHoo!! Even more exciting, I got given another chance to "preach" again.. Yay man.. Going to do better this time!! Pray hard!!

On another note.. I was so happy yesterday.. During and after service I keep smiling to Natalie (Natalie as in my HopeKids caregroup de kid.. Not Li Jia..) and talking to her.. Finally got break through with her!! Can sense that she starting to open up to me more le.. Was playing with her after service.. Chasing her around.. Haha.. She had perviously opened up to Sandra and Hannah they all le.. Now me too.. Yay!! So happy for her man.. The 1st time I saw her, she was very reserved, and kept to herself alot.. But now she will play, smile, run around and occassionally talk a little.. That quite a big step for her I think!! Yay.. She really encourage me a lot through all these.. I want to be like her and take that step of faith to play more, smile more, run around more, and talk even more with the people around me for the glory of God!!

Amen!! Woot.. Looking forward to the days ahead!!

Enjoying a Good Life?

2009-06-03T21:11:00.002+08:00

Time are bad now.. Plus, this week is test week.. I've got "prawned" by two papers already I guess.. This, to most hardly seems like the good life that they would want.. But God spoke to me in this, that living and enjoying a good life is not without testings and going through of hard times.. In fact, it is through times of hardship like these that one is able to grow stronger.. Growing in Christ, we learn to obey Him more, and obeying His will brings about a good life..

In 2 Kings 5:13-14, Haaman was healed after he obeyed and dipped himself in the Jordan for 7 times.. Likewise, when we humble ourselves and obey His will, we will be able to enjoy a good life too.. So what is a good life to you? I think what God is trying to tell me is that He has already planned for the BEST life planned for me, but He needs me to listen to Him in-order for Him to reveal His full plans for me to me..

Thus, I want to encourage the people out there.. Be its projects or tests, hardship or sorrow, obey God, listen to His voice, and enjoy the good life He has planned for YOU!!!

A small but BIG service..

2009-05-31T15:32:00.002+08:00

Its Sunday again.. Argh.. Next week not my month le.. Hmm.. Anyways, today HopeKids Live service was a small but BIG service.. Small in a sense of the number of people, BIG in a sense that it was a BIG challenge for the remaining teachers in Singapore..

Problems like Eilton and Alvin getting called back to work, no key boardist and such.. But in the end, the teachers there manage to manage the situation.. Amen to that..

Post-service was fun.. The kids were like playing with bubbles from the bubble blowing thing Therma bought.. After that, the kids and some teachers were playing catching.. Wah, I tell you, I see le also felt breathe-less.. Crazy one lehzz.. I can't do that man, I old le..

After service, the bunch of us went to had lunch at "Juz-Food-Court", its the new name for Meridian de food court for those that are not sure.. Had a great time of fellowship.. The "same-name" ar, very funny.. She go and make a very funny comment on the chairs.. Stumbling sia.. Haha.. After lunch went for a short game of L4D.. Not bad.. Got a few 25 pounce(s) down.. After L4D went toilet.. Very stupid.. the Meridian toilet that Hope de people usually go one was undergoing cleaning.. Then went and race the "same-name" to the other toilet.. Give her head-start I still win..

After that went home with the bunch.. "same-name" managed to convince the rest to take NEL with us then go try the circle-line.. So the whole bunch of us took NEL to Serangoon then alighted to go try the circle-line.. Not bad I must say.. Though the station design felt very life-less.. After sending the rest to Bishan, "same-name" and I took the train back to Serangoon.. Played "air-hockey" on her "i-touch" during the ride.. Very fun la.. Keep winning her.. Haha!!

Great day indeed.. Thank God..

No strength?

2009-05-28T23:39:00.002+08:00

Recently, I feel that my body is weakening.. I feel the strength being zapped away from me.. Very tired lehzz.. Don't know why also.. Well, at least there is joy.. Though tiring, I never fail to get all pumped up and excited when the weekend comes.. No.. Not because go and have fun.. But because I get to go serve in my ministry.. Strength comes from doing His will as it is said in the Word.. Haha!! Of course, I get to see all my lovely brothers and sisters and little kids that God has place in my life too.. Woot.. Next week is going to be aweful with the up-coming mid-sem test, but this weekend is going to be so special..! I can't wait!

Huh?

2009-05-24T21:50:00.004+08:00

As always.. An odd month Sunday is a joyful one..

Though I messed up a bit.. It was still okay.. But the cool thing about today was that I met this sister called "Daniel Chen Zhi Wei".. Yes.. She is a SISTER.. The surname don't if I got hear properly or not.. But kinda cool yar.. Almost same name.. But her name is pronounced as "Dan-nel" and "Zi Wei".. So wasn't so hard to tell a part..

After the service and lunch, a bunch of us went for a game of L4D.. Then Zhi Wei came up with the idea that two of us putting the same name.. Wasn't that hard to tell apart la.. But for the novelty of it lor.. Its not everyday you get to play L4D with a person of an almost similiar name..

Man.. This post feels weird.. First time post the name Zhi Wei but not referring to myself.. Haha.. Thank God for this day.. Stress might be building up due to the mid-sem test and the stupid student portal not working right (Meaning I can't get my exam time-table).. But being able to serve is always a JOY..

"His favour is my delight"

Mother's Day Sunday Service!!!

2009-05-10T22:33:00.003+08:00

Just a short post for today.. Really thank God for the wonderful day.. The item that the kids performed today went smoothly, and it was really enjoyable to be able to join the kids in the performance of the item.. Its a unique experience for me thus far.. I believe there will be more to come as I walk closer with Him and serve Him..

Since the day was a long one today.. I had the chance to fellowship with some of fellow workers of the ministry.. The fellowship was great.. Some of us even went to had a game of L4D after the whole thing.. The players were namely Elton, Katrina, Li Ting and myself.. Was really enjoyable playing with them.. Though we didn't really played that well, but still, because of that, the game was even more enjoyable in a sense..

Thank you for reading this post.. Have a nice day, God Bless..

Aim Lower

2009-05-09T14:03:00.002+08:00

A Wonderful Weekend..

2009-05-03T14:05:00.003+08:00

Hi All!!! Its me again.. Haha.. Look at my new tag-board!!! Cool yar?

Anyways, I want to talk about my weekend today.. This particular weekend was great for me I tell you..

Let me start off with Saturday first.. When I got into Nexus and when service was about to start.. My buddy, Bryan called me and wanted to meet me up to chit chat.. It was indeed a nice surprise.. So I agreed to meet him up at PS at 8.30pm after my service..

Service itself was great!!! Special Guest speaker was Hong Teck!!! Talked about a living Radical Good Life.. I find that when Hong Teck preaches hor, the element of "kids" is very strong.. He likes to use kids as example.. Which I think is awesome.. Kids ministers ma.. Anyway, the sermon he shared we us was indeed a good one.. Hearts were moved, including mine.. And he also mentioned about my HopeKids co-CL.. I think she is an awesome strong lady of God.. The sermon I think is trying to drive home 2 key points; despite of having 3 keys.. First would be child-likeness.. You want something, just ask for it, just do it, don't have to be shy about it.. I mean, just look at the kids, they don't let what others think about them stop them from doing what they want to do.. We should learn from them.. Harnessing that child-likeness and using it for God's purposes.. I applied that today at Hopekids.. Stuck around and talk with the kids and the other Hopekids people.. It felt good.. The usual me will be like do finish le just "siam" the place most of the time.. But I knew that deep inside me I wanted to hangout and fellowship de.. So thick-skin abit, although at first a bit "pai-seh", but after awhile okay le.. In fact, I enjoyed myself.. We can all do that.. Just whether we willing to put down our "face" or not..?

The second point would be whether we can behave like a child or not? You know how when we tell the kids not to touch something hot then they wouldn't touch (Well, most of the time at least..).. If we can behave in such a manner when relating to God, we will not get hurt le.. Satan is just like that thought in our heads.. Telling us to touch touch.. But our Father already warned us.. Don't touch ar.. If we listen to our Father, then nothing bad will happen le.. The key here is to obey God like how a child will obey their Father..

Cool yar? Everything also can link to kids.. Haha!!!

Anyways, after the service.. Met up with Bryan and went Cafe Cartel eat.. Wah.. Finally managed to ordered the pork ribs.. Not bad lehzz.. Then we each had a cup of cookies and cream milk shake.. Wah, shiok la I tell you..

Okay.. Now for Sunday.. HopeKids!!! As mention above.. The fellowship with the Kids and people was awesome.. What was extra special today is that I got to see the kids rehears for the Mother's Day service.. Super Cute la.. Make my heart melt I tell you.. They were singing "Jesus is My SuperHero!!!".. Then as a added bonus, when I went to Meridian to have lunch with the HopeKids group, I saw Jayce and he told me a great news.. His mum received Christ.. What a day right? So great!!!

Thank God!!!

Zhi Wei's Cooking Tips - Hard Boiled Eggs

2009-04-29T22:06:00.002+08:00

Haha.. Hard Boiled Eggs.. How hard can making them be..? Not very hard actually.. Now the thing here is making them effectively..

Its often heart-wrenching to see how people make their hard boiled eggs.. Have you ever cracked open an egg thinking that it was done but it ends up under-cooked? Have you ever drop an egg into the water before it was boiling?

Now.. I can't keep quiet anymore.. Let me share my experiences with hard-boiling eggs..

First of all, let me talk about the pots we use to cook the eggs.. The ideal pot to use is actually a pot that can fit the amount of eggs you're cooking just nicely.. Never! I mean never, put a single egg into a pot that can fit 3 or 4 eggs.. The idea situation for me I think is to find a pot that can fit 3 and a half eggs and then put 3 eggs in it.. This allows the eggs some space to breath and yet does not waste the available space and water in the pot..

The next golden rule to observe is that we should make sure that we completely submerge the eggs we are cooking in the water.. Being completely submerged, it cooks way faster, thus saving some gas money and time.. Another thing to take note is that I personally prefer to only put the eggs in the water only after the water has started boiling.. This to me means that the eggs are being expose to a constant temperature after hitting the water.. Boil for around 5-8 minutes depending on the size and amount of the eggs and the size of the pot.. The bigger the scale of the set-up, the more likely it will take longer.. The type of pot used also affects the timing too..

Lastly, how do we know that the egg has completely being hard-boiled? I find that the safest sign to show that an egg has being hard-boiled is when the egg shell has started to have these huge cracks and you know that the crack is not caused by you stirring too hard or what so ever..

Disclaimers: These are my personal opinions, and you can choose not to follow it.. Though it is my belief that despite being some very basic tips, some people out there still overlook some of the steps and cause unnecessary trouble for themselves.. I love eggs, and cook them on a scale ranging from home-usage, 1-2 eggs, to catering scale, 50-80 eggs at one go, for my work's purposes.. Of course when cooking at a larger scale, some factors might change, and I certainly get better equipment at work.. But it is my believe that if the above rules are followed, the eggs should be nicely cooked for home-usage..

Ubin Outing!!!

2009-04-17T22:20:00.014+08:00

Yay!!!

Went to Pulau Ubin today with Benjamin, Claudia and Hui Xian.. My class mates for year 2.2 for those who don't know who they are..

Wah.. Today was a super super fun day.. Saw a lot of animals too.. Wild boar (both tamed and wild de), dogs, cats, birds, monkey, crabs, rooster, rabbits and of course, not forgetting our favourite, bugs and reptiles..

The highlight of the day has got to be the group of wild wild boars for me.. We're really lucky to see a group of them I think, they are very rare nowadays even on Ubin.. The baby boar is very cute, then the adult boar was super BIG..

The let down was that we weren't able to find the 2 swans that I saw the last time I went to Ubin..

Then we also went to Chek Jawa there to see sea.. Haha!!! We manage to see these small little crabs.. Very cute one.. The claws one big one small de..

Though I had a little bit of flu going on, I really enjoyed the trip.. It was a breathe of fresh air from the hassle and bussle of the city life..

I seriously won't mind going there again soon.. Haha.. I will show you people some photos we took now.. Enjoy..

Before setting off for Ubin.. I know.. Not all were well equipped to go there.. Haha!!!

Heading for our boat..

I think this picture looks cool.. Don't why lehzz..

The Chek Jawa Viewing Tower!!!

The Sea View from the Viewing Tower at high tide..

Claudia and I on the Jawa Board-Walk.. Very nicely taken.. Well-done Hui Xian!!! The backdrop is very nice..

This is Claudia playing with the camera.. Wind very big lahzz.. That is why I'm holding onto my hat..

I wonder who took this one.. Anyways, Yup!!! I'm holding onto my hat for dear life again..

This is Claudia trying to play with the camera again.. She wanted to take a photo of us leaving the board-walk..

Woot!!! Lunch.. The food wasn't awesome, but the fellowship sure was.. Haha!!!

Overall, the sights and sounds and smells of Ubin was really refreshing.. Anyone read le this post feel like going Ubin for a hike please call me along.. I want to go again.. Haha!!! I still think hiking is the best way to experience Ubin after so many years of hiking..

Contemporary Generation Camp!!!

2009-03-23T22:30:00.007+08:00

What a Beautiful Rainbow..

Haha.. Its the only picture I have of the camp I have at the moment.. Very few photos were taken were taken.. No one wanted to take with me lehzz.. Sob Sob.. Haha.. Maybe next camp ba.. Next camp I must bring a camera and snap some photos of myself with some of my dearest friends..

Well.. This camp has being a very fun and fruitful one for me..

Let me first talk about the place.. This place that we had our camp is this place we call Vision Farm.. Its a farm in Chua Chu Kang.. Haha.. Yup.. It very far.. Its in the middle of nowhere but at least the scenery was nice.. And from where we were, we could see a beautiful sunset in the evening and awesome lightning strikes when it was about to rain.. Took a stupid route when travelling to Chua Chu Kang for the camp.. Wasted a lot of time which I could have spent sleeping..

And speaking about sleeping, let talk about the accomodations.. For this camp, the guys and the ladies had different kinds of accomodation.. The girls got to have air-conditioned rooms with bedding, power-points and a few clean toilets with heater at their disposal.. For the guys, we got an big open air tent, with a double-deck wooden plank beds, a SINGLE dirty, old, rusty metal container toilet with no heater, limited supply of water, a whole lot of wild life and the toilet like 5cm next to the shower in the same cubicle, low-wall which allowed taller people like myself to see the person next to me bathing and not to forget that "great smell" of the place as a whole.. Naturally, I was quite happy of the arrangements as these arrangements of accomodations brought back some good old memories of the great camps I used to have when I was in my NCC unit in secondary school.. So happy infact that on the 1st night, when I had a chance to talk to pastor Jasmine and she asked me about the accomodations, I even crack a series of 3 back-to-back lame jokes about the toilet, bedding and insect respectively with her.. Thought the jokes had an element of truth behind them.. Haha.. However, some of the guys were seriously pissed, and some could not take it and went home for the nights..

On the 2 nights that we were in the camp, the guys were offered the hall that we held our activities in and the dorm A which the girls were asked to clear out of to sleep in.. Immediately, the majority of the guys that were allocated to the locations flocked to the respective locations.. And for the TP guys, we were offered the dorm A to sleep in and the use it's toilet on the second day.. Naturally the guys flocked there too.. This time round, even I went to check it out, and eventually decided to sleep in it.. Kind of disappointed at myself for giving up on good old mother nature.. But through this, I realised how dependent our generation had become on all this material comforts.. And by all means, its nothing for us to be proud of..

And because of the fact that we were surrounded by forest, we had wild life problems.. And through this, I saw just how dependent some guys are on insect repelling products.. Some were even afraid of a little bug.. And the first thing that came to their minds were to kill the bug when it has done nothing to them.. That is one thing I am truly very disappointed of.. Though God let us rule over all of the creatures on this earth, it is my believe that He did not want us to kill them indiscriminately..

Through the wild life issue, I also discovered something very interesting about myself.. That is that when in a comfort setting like when I am somewhere urban, I tend to not want to come into contact and handle insects, reptiles.. However, when I am in a place where I am close to nature, my compassion for this creatures kicks in.. And in a situation when most of the people is screaming and shouting to get the insect or reptile away or to kill it, I often find myself being the one to step up to save the poor creature and bringing it to a remote location for release.. Something in me just doesn't want to see the creature getting killed so indiscriminately..

For the food.. Haha.. It wasn't half bad.. It was in fact quite decent for camp food.. I guess my favorite meal was the 2nd day's lunch, where we had rice with sweet n sour fish, potato stir-fry with mixed veg and minced meat, and chicken strip cooked with black-sauce.. Though the fish was a quite towards the sour side of the flavor spectrum.. I quite like it as eating it made me want to finish off the rice.. Though I doubt under normal circumstance I would even have gave the fish a passing grade as it was really too sour for sweet and sour fish le..

As for the workshop and teaching, overall, I find it to be fruitful.. I learned a lot through the teachings.. And I am sure that I will be able to put the things I've learned to good use in the future.. The workshops were great too.. Learned a lot of things and had some of my doubts cleared.. Throughout the workshops, I also observe some people asking questions about the topic of the workshop and I feel that somehow, I came to understand them, and what they might be going or had gone through.. Jia You my friends who has doubts, you all can overcome it de, because God has already overcome the world..

Next up.. Games!! Haha.. Got to get teamed up with many familiar faces.. People like Kwok Leng who I don't know personally but have always seen, Donald who I know personally and that our team even made a cheer for, Benjamin from DI I think, who I had the chance to serve alongside with during CYL2.. Joanne and Alexia who are my dear sisters from BizArt, the unit I was originally from when I first joined Hope Church Singapore.. The sequence of our game stations was really straight-forward, 1 to 10 in order, cause we were Team 1.. The first station was the tick-tac-toe thingy.. Haha.. I cannot make it for the skipping la.. My coordination for skipping is really bad.. Haha.. But at least I ate the bread up quite quickly.. Luckily, never lose for that station because of me.. The game I had most fun in was that water bomb game that Chia Min was watching over.. Mummy something de.. Our group chose Joanne to be wrapped up like the mummy.. Then I was chosen to be the one to stand directly in front of her to shield her from the waves of water gun and bomb attacks.. I was more than glad to get wet to protect her cause that day was really hot.. That Kai En hor, not good la.. Target my that place with not 1, but quite a few water bombs.. I couldn't "siam" cause I had to protect Joanne from getting wet.. Was jumping up and down to block the water bombs with my body.. Truly enjoy that game.. It was funny and fun.. But through the things I did in this game, I was also got reminded that Jesus protected us like how I protect Joanne in the game, but uncountable times greater than just getting wet like me.. Instead He did anything to keep us from harm, even using Himself as a sarcifice for our sins.. How great is our God.. I just can't help but praise Him.. And as an added bonus for our effort.. Our group won the overall Mega Games.. Team 1 comes in First!!! We also happen to hold the record for the most number of jumps for the giant skipping rope game..

Theme night.. Hmm.. Wasn't really night yet la.. But the highlight was the dressing up la.. Many handsome lads and beautiful ladies from TP yar? Haha.. I was the only one that dressed differently from the rest of the guys.. The well the smart-looking side of theme, while I dressed as the body-guard side of the theme.. Thank God for Mei Yi for lending me the beautiful scarf to let me achieve the look I wanted.. Sorry for not protecting it properly and dirtying it.. Kinda stupid of me when I was talking to her too.. I wanted to be nice and tell her the truth that she actually looked very good de.. But ended up saying that she looked like a pregnant lady, which was totally untrue.. Yup.. That is something I have to change too.. I have to tame my lips.. Cannot always anyhow say things, especially when its not how I feel even.. Jialat la me.. Then this time round the theme night like a lot less fun also lehzz.. Never really took any photos with anyone.. No camera is one thing.. But I still had my phone ma.. Never really asked anyone, that my fault.. I have got to learn to step out of my comfort zone and start asking.. Wanted to take photo with so many people de lor.. Haizz..

Okay.. Now how was the fellowship? Not bad for me.. Stepped out of my comfort zone quite a bit and smiled and talk to quite a few people I don't really know.. Could have stepped out more de.. But didn't.. Got to pluck up my courage even more.. If not next time how to evax? Haha.. Aiyo.. Missed out again lor.. Got many people I wanted to talk to during the camp de.. But didn't put my plans into action lor.. Worst is some of the people I wanted to talked to more were sitting/standing/idling around me from time to time.. Me ar..

Then finally, it was time to go home.. Of course excited in a way la.. Haha.. But also sad to leave the place and disappointed for missing out on so much opportunities to step out of my comfort zone.. Took the 3rd shuttle with the TPguys, BizArt and Engit.. Reached Lot 1 at Chua Chu Kang around 9pm+ and went to eat Macs with Joseph, Darren, Glen and Shawn.. Haha.. Normally, you'd have to kill me to get me to eat Macs.. But still time round really buay ta han already.. Wanted to eat something unhealthy and oily.. Had a good time with the guys.. Affirmed each other a bit also la.. Just a bit.. Haha.. Then met up with Li Jia they all and took the train to woodlands to take bus.. Even then, there was drama.. That Priscilla blur blur one lehzz, lost her ez-link card.. Then cannot tap out.. Luckily there was two kind boys that returned the card to the control station and she manage to eventually come out.. Then went to take bus.. Separated from the rest of the Bedok, Tampines, Pasir Ris and Tanah Merah bunch and took 161 with Li Jia and Zack.. Had a great chat with the two of them.. Then Zack alighted earlier cause he stay at Puggol.. Continued to chat up with Li Jia.. Very long never chat le.. Then accompanied her to the bus interchange and waited for her bus with her since it was quite late by then le.. After she left, I walked home and enjoyed the cool night air..

A wonderful camp with many lessons learned and reminded.. Wonderful experience indeed..

The End..

Second Day of Ripple Conference..

2009-03-14T23:36:00.003+08:00

One Word..

..Tired..

Was super tired today.. All because I kept tossing and turning in bed last night..

Today was yet another fruitful day at the conference.. Learn much from the various workshop..

And was glad that the special program that I was involved in went smoothly as well.. Thank God for the planner for moving the program forward after some delays from previous workshops cause us to be behind time, so that I can attend my service in time..

In service I was so cold.. Guess I a bit ill le.. But kept my coat on and praise and worship awhile then sat down for the sermon.. After the sermon then I took my coat off.. By then felt a bit better le.. Thank God..

After service, went to celebrate Jen's Birthday.. Was quite a short celebration thought..

Ok.. I go settle some of my stuff then go sleep le.. Super tired.. Update the overall experience of the conference with you all soon.. See Yar~~~

The D-I-S-C..

2009-03-13T23:21:00.002+08:00

Yo.. Attended the Pre-Conference of the Ripple Conference today.. And man was it fruitful I tell you.. The overall experience I will share with you people at the end of it all.. But today, let me just share with you something I find rather interesting..

Lets talk D-I-S-C..

Nope.. Its not the personality test that D-I-S-C.. This D-I-S-C is actually the 4 Biblical Focuses of a children ministry leader, something that a CM leader like myself should have.. However, I do find that actually we all need this, not only leaders, but everyone too..

~Okay~

Lets go into the main topic now.. So.. What does the D-I-S-C stand for?

D - Dreams
I - Influence
S - Strength
C - Courage

So this is what Hong Teck taught us..

..Dreams..

Dare to dream BIG.. Dream of the BIGGEST dream that you dare to dream for Jesus.. Be like Joseph.. Dream BIG.. The great enemy of dreams is a idle mind.. So dream.. Dream BIG.. Not day-dream thought.. Have a vision!

..Influence..

Be like King David.. Lead by influence, not by the position you hold.. Love others, and serve others.. Also, serve with the goal of making an impact in people's life.. The greatest enemy of influence is insecurity.. So.. If we want to influence people and make an impact in their lives, don't let your insecurity hold you back from serving people!

..Strength..

Be FIRM.. Stand strong.. And have the strength that Daniel has.. Strength that comes from serving God and doing His will.. Haha.. This Daniel is not me, at least not yet, but the Daniel from the bible if you are wondering.. Daniel had the strength to stand by his beliefs and see them come to pass.. Braving the fiery furnace and the lion's den.. The greatest enemy of strength is people pleasing.. When we turn away from God and start to please people instead of God, we lose strength in the deeds we do.. So.. Please God and stand for what is right in God's eyes.. So that we may forcefully advance God's Kingdom!

..Courage..

Do not be afraid.. Be like Paul, take heart and know that God is with you.. Paul did not fear to be prosecuted.. Instead, even after being prosecuted, he continued to serve God and did His will.. I suppose we all know how he "Shared Christ" to Roman soldiers when he was under "House-Arrest".. The greatest enemy of courage would be fear, or should I say, responsing to fear.. So.. We should have courage and be action-oriented.. Overcoming our fear with practical action, rather than sitting there and let fear overtake and cripple us..

I hope this entry will speak you and move you to take action in our lives so that we can all serve God better..

My 1st time as a Care Leader for HopeKids

2009-03-08T23:30:00.002+08:00

Woah!!!

Today was awesome!! It is my 1st time taking over as the Care Leader (Teacher) of the HopeKids P3 Care Group..

I was told to take charge as the group is getting bigger and bigger.. And it is to be split into 2 groups very soon.. And I am suppose to take 1 of the groups after the split.. That is why I was ask to take charge today..

Thought the care group did not go very smoothly.. It was a valuable experience.. I didn't do so well I suppose.. But at least Sandra, my partner, told me that I was able to stay calm and maintain a smile.. Which is not bad..

Plus.. When I got home from HopeKids.. I turn on my computer screen only hor, then I saw someone talk to me le.. Haha.. So sat down to chit chat.. Did not even change my cloths.. Haha.. I suppose in a way I oso receive a good news ba..

Today was tiring.. I'm like a piece of dead-log now.. But its was a wonderful day without a doubt..

Catching My Breathe

2009-03-08T00:16:00.003+08:00

Lately.. There has being many things happening in my life.. I feel very burdened.. I find it especially hard to catch my breathe recently.. Maybe I am too worried about certain stuff or certain people.. I'm holding on too tight..

I believe the Lord is trying to tell me this.. Let go.. Let Him take control.. Why am I struggling so hard? I should not be struggling at all.. Holding on to things so hard doesn't help me at all.. Why am I holding so tightly to the things I have no control over?

I am burden with so much things.. Fear of the future.. Relationship issues.. Family issues.. Ministry issues.. Studies.. And concern for some of my friends.. Worrying too much le..

I believe I should let go.. Relax.. And catch my breathe.. Cause I really feel like a piece of jelly now..

Dear someone, whoever you might be.. If you happen to chance upon this posting, and if you have something in your heart you can't let go of.. Trust me that the best solution is still to let go..

Letting go.. Move on to what is ahead.. The better future that God has promised you..

Amen..

Rain..

2009-03-02T19:32:00.003+08:00

For the past week or so, it has being raining like crazy.. Not exactly the heaviest of rains, but the timing of the rain is just horrible.. Being caught in the light rain for like a few times.. Feels a bit giddy today, may be because of soaking in the rain too much..

And as usual, there was rain during the baptism yesterday too.. Every time there is baptism also will rain 1 lehzz.. Shall not blog too much today.. Head pain lah..

Wooh!!!

2009-02-18T23:28:00.003+08:00

Hi All..

I back to blog about my life in these recent weeks..

I know there are people out there reading my blog and get sort of disappointed when I don't update it as often as I did before.. Chiam la.. Must wake up my idea le.. Got responsibility to my faithful readers..

Ok.. So I will start now..

Wah.. Tell you ar.. Recently the weather is a killer man.. Don't know if you feel it or not (you will be surprise, some don't).. Last time not like that one lor.. Like one year ago the weather is like so cooling.. Haha.. One year ago.. Time really flies man.. One year ago I just cross that line of faith to accept Christ..

...

Well..

If you have not figured it out by now.. It is my spiritual birthday today!!! (18 Feb 2008).. I want to talk about today and give thanks to God for this wonderful day and share with my people (you all) some of my thoughts and plans for the future..

Let me start off by talking about my day today.. Woke up today with the aim of going to school to support Jenny, my dear sister, for her major project showcase.. Of course I went, despite being in the middle my revision.. But in the end never get to see her project cause I was a bit blur.. People when up and I did not follow.. But at least got heart la.. The thing I learn from doing this was that when someone, a friend lets say; means a lot to you, you would always pick out time for the person despite how busy you are..

Anyways, being in school today was also really a blessing.. Most of the time I was stuck on the bench outside LT 18 with a number of sisters from BizArt.. Okay, maybe stuck isn't such a good word to use.. But I got the chance to have a good chat with a few of them.. Catch up abit.. Crap a lot.. Haha.. It was nice la, to be able to have a decent amount of time to talk to them.. Know most of them around one year le.. They feel different from when I first got to know them.. Most of them have a more mature thought pattern now.. This year has really molded some of them.. And as far as I can see from where I'm standing, I'd say that the sisters have really grown.. Though somethings never change la.. Like jokes and all that.. Then someone very big stomach hor.. Keep eating.. Haha..

Ok.. So that was something nice....

So.. After leaving the sisters behind.. Ser Meng and I went to mushroom and find the two Bens.. Mark was there too.. But he had to leave for meeting.. So the rest of us went to the library.. We intended to study there; but, we failed, me especially.. Could not focus.. Was too tired le.. After awhile, Nicolas came.. "Studied" awhile more then when to had dinner.. So sad.. Feel so cheated about my dinner.. so expensive but not really nice and filling.. Lucky Ser Meng gave me some chicken.. Thank God for him (Yo.. K.C, see I so good, never let your sheep eat too much.. Haha.. JKJK).. After that, went to get stuff for study kit separately.. Met at Macs later on.. I knew that some form of celebration was coming le.. And dear readers, please ask Nicolas to try harder please.. He pick up the phone call I know its Ser Meng or Ben Tan le.. Haha..

Ohh.. Forgot to say that we came up with some jokes too.. Not convient to share here.. Want to know come look for me.. But some of the sisters know le la.. Saw Try de group at Macs and shared we them one of the jokes I created.. Only Li Jia laughed.. Thanks Li Jia.. Try was like totally ignoring me.. Haha..

~~~Okay~~~

Now for the future..

I have a dream.. Which I shared with someone before.. I want to learn to play my guitar (my A & E guitar, and Bass in the future), that is the open to let all know de dream.. And another dream, also revolving serving with guitars de.. Which I shared with 1 person.. Don't think I want to let too many know.. Maybe just a few more ba.. Want to keep it a surprise.. I really believe that it is a calling from God I tell you all.. Though I might be lousy at it now, but I know that God will make a way for me I tell you.. I can feel that stirring in my heart.. And like what Jenny always like to say to encourage me, "Ni Ke Yi De!!!".. Haha.. I still remember lor..To me, its like a slogan that Jenny always use.. (This colour is what she likes too, if I'm not wrong.. Blue with a hint of green.. Don't know how to spell the colour's name..)

I really also pray that as I serve, God will reveal His plans for me.. As a sister once told me, let God plan your life for you.. This is not to say don't plan anything for yourselves la.. But really to be available whenever God calls on you.. I now firmly believe that fact that when I make myself available for God's use, God will really use.. I hope that I can be a impactful person in many people's lives.. And help them come closer to God, through worship and sing their praises to the Lord.. I know that all these starts with me.. I have to take action.. One year pass le.. Best not let another year pass just let that..

Lastly.. Personally, I feel that in this past year, there are areas in which I really change a lot le.. Looking back now, I really can't see myself living the life I used to live in the times to come.. However.. I got to still learn to talk nicer to some people.. Sometimes when I see the person in person, can't help but say something stupid.. But if talk online or whatever woudn't one lehzz.. Weird one.. So.. I got to discipline myself now.. Argh.. Mould myself.. Impact people positively..

Hmm.. Quite a lengthly post I have here.. Hope you all enjoyed reading it.. I will really try to post more often de.. Must move my lazy bum..

The Cross Within..

2009-02-01T21:23:00.003+08:00

Yo.. I'm back again.. Sorry yar.. Recently very busy, then never update..

~~~Okay~~~

Today I'd be talking about inner values.. Recently have being thinking about and people around me have been talking about inner values.. Values we hold dear in our hearts..

What makes us who we are?
What makes us stand firm in time of doubts?
What makes us step out of our comfort zone?

I think I now know what makes me tick..

Its..

JOY

This JOY is the feeling kind of joy..

BUT

This JOY however, comes from putting Jesus first, Others Second, and Yourself last..

Many of us Christians would have heard of this saying.. But is this one of the values we hold dear in our hearts?

Its almost a year since I first cross that line of faith, and as time passes by, this fact becomes more and more apparent to me..

Many times I've neglected this fact, and just as many times I've had to learn the hard way.. When we choose NOT to put God first in our lives, we stray from His ways and go through so much UNNECESSARY pain and suffering..

Now.. I say "No More!"

This value is something I want to hold dear with me.. Because I believe that as we OBEY Jesus more and more, and put Him as the TOP PRIORITY of our lives, the more He would reveal Himself to us..

With Him at the front of our lives, we are able to live our lives to the fullest, and enjoy that JOY that comes from within..

I say that this is one of the things that makes up my Cross Within..

What makes up your Cross?

Crystal Jade~~~

2009-01-18T20:44:00.002+08:00

Wahaha..

I'm Back..

Its being awhile since I last blogged.. So, let me talk about my day today..

Woke up late!!! Doze off when I was suppose to get up.. Jia Lat.. I was late for HopeKids.. Luckily was able to be on time at least for the main that needed my help with..

After HopeKids, just when I was about to leave.. Elton stopped me and ask if I would like to join them for lunch.. I thought, why not..? So I joined the HopeKids people for lunch.. I had no idea what I was in for.. It was going to be an expensive meal that will burn a hole in my pocket..

~Crystal Jade~

$24 per person in the end when the bill came.. A bit too much for a lunch I guess for my personal taste.. But I guess it was worth it.. Got to spend time we the other teachers of HopeKids, had a talk with Hong Teck while walking to Takka.. And most importantly, there were the kids around.. Haha.. Throughly enjoyed this lunch with them, it was a great time of fellowship..

The first Sunday of the New Year..

2009-01-04T13:22:00.002+08:00

Its Sunday.. That means..

HopeKids!!!

Haha!!!

Went for HopeKids service just now.. Met up with my partner for the year, Sandra.. Seem like quite a nice lady.. I bet we will be able to work together just fine..

Had a talk with Sandra and Wan Yue after the service, and I discovered that there was still much for me to learn.. Some of the things I did was not the wisest thing I could do according to them..

I was thinking of this on my way home just now.. I almost felt bad about it.. But God came in just in time and reveal to me this..

He does not focus on wanting us to carry out our duty flawlessly all the time, what He is looking for is someone that will carry out the duty faithfully all the time..

This vision from God really comforted my soul and calmed my spirit.. Indeed, God is looking for willing and faithful people.. And in this new year I want to carry out my duties faithfully for His greater purpose..

Another thing today was that when I was having lunch with Jenny after the service, she asked me about how I was going to celebrate my 21st birthday come July 20th this year.. I did not know how to answer her.. I really did not know.. What I was thinking inside my head was that 21 years old is the "official" adult age.. And I've come so far already, and I going to be a "official" adult soon.. I really was just at a blank.. I guess I pretty much am still in a blank too..

Time flies..

The only thing I can think of now is to treasure every waking moment of it..

YO!!! New Year New Spirit Level..!

2009-01-02T13:32:00.002+08:00

1st of all,

Happy New Year!!!

Yay!!!

And for this new year, my 1st blog entry will talk about Spiritual Stamina..

Being the start of the new year, we can look forward to a whole year's worth of adventure and unique experiences..

However, be prepared, because not everything is going to be a bed of roses, without the thorns (Very important)..

It is in these kind of situations that we are being tested.. And it is in these kind of situation where our Spiritual Stamina would be tested..

At times, we might feel down-cast, angry or even tired of different things for certain reasons.. But we do about it?

Do we move on and strive for what is ahead or do we break-down and hang in a state of ungodliness..?

In this new year.. It is very important to keep God in the center of our lives and let Him be our fuel.. Testings and temptations will certainly come, but if we turn to God and let Him fuel our engines, we will be able to go further.. With God at the center, the stamina of our spirits will flourish..

Christmas Celebrations..

2008-12-27T01:21:00.003+08:00

YoYoyo..

In this post, I'd be talking about the Christmas celebration I had this year..

It was fun I tell you.. Despite the rainy day, we still manage to do some carolling from door to door.. Was a fun experience.. My first time.. Even the slight drizzling of the rain can't stop us from carolling.. The practice session was also very interesting.. I don't know why just can't synchronise my swaying with my group's swaying.. Haha.. Then there was this part where Mei Yi tried to sing like a guy.. I naturally followed-up by trying to sing like a girl.. It was a really funny moment la..

EH.. To Mei Yi :

"I think we should stick to singing like our own gender ba.. The 2 of us just isn't cut out to sing like the oppsite gender.. Haha.. Your singing voice too lady le.. Which is a good thing.. My voice.. Well, everyone knows how I sound like.. Haha.."

WooHoo!!!

Then there was the countdown.. We all receive these nice little poppers for us to pop.. I turn to my left, Chia Min was sitting there, nothing wrong with that.. Its just that the popper in her hand was pointed in my face only.. Gave me a scare for a moment.. But I know that she don't mean it de ba.. Or maybe I just too easily scared le.. Haha.. And when we finally popped the poppers.. A lot of paper shreds from the poppers just happened to land on me.. And my poor guitar too.. I wonder why eh..? Haha..

After the countdown, there was the gift exchange.. Not bad.. I got a very practical gift.. A journal, with bible verses on every page.. Cool gift.. Found out that it was from Karen de.. Thanks Karen.. Hope u see this.. Cause I really like the gift.. Was thinking of starting the habit of writing a journal after a talk with someone awhile ago.. I guess this is God's plan ba.. He used His people to bless me with a journal.. Now.. How can I not start already right..? Haha.. Once I figure out how I want to write my journal I will start le..

SO..

Once again.. Thank God, and thanks everyone for making this year's Christmas a fun, and enjoyable one..

Something new but not so new..

2008-12-22T23:47:00.005+08:00

Yesterday, which was Sunday.. I went to Meridian foodcourt to meet up with Wan Yue, our "in-charge" at HopeKids Live, along with Jenny.. Wan Yue brief us about the plans for HopeKids next year.. Come next year Ferburary, I'd be taking care of the primary care group, the same kids I took this year.. Haha..

Next year would be separated from Jenny le.. She taking odd months while I'm taking even months.. Moreover, she is going to take care of the next year's primary 1 people.. Cool..

But there are some cool stuff installed for me too.. One would be that I'd be working with a lady called Sandra next year.. Heard that she is a professional social worker.. I think that I will be able to learn much from her.. Can't wait to start serving with her.. I bet that it'd be a very fun and enriching experience..

Also, Wan Yue at the end of the meeting gave Jenny and I a Christmas gift each.. My 1st Christmas gift lehzz.. So "Gan Dong".. Haha.. The gift was a note book with a beautifully designed card that came along with it..

Then just now when I got back from work, my mum told me that there was a letter for me.. Low and behold, it was a letter with something inside.. And on it, it said "open it on the 24th Dec".. I was thinking who might it be from, never even write.. Then it struck me, must be from dear TAITAI.. The writings on the cover of the letter, everythings points to her.. Haha..

Can't wait to find out whats inside..

Quack Quack..

Your Christmas gift dusty le if you still dun want to come back.. LOL.. Haha..

Friday is a day.. A day is part of your life..

2008-12-19T20:28:00.003+08:00

Today is like any other day during a holiday..

Woke up, did my QT.. When back to sleep..

Then I was woken up someone's sms.. The content was apparently a joke that I still, till now do not understand.. Chatted up a bit through sms, till the person got to go..

Haha..

Went to meet up with my friend to pass him a manual..

Went back home and slack..

Supposed to meet Zhi Yang today 1.. But apparently he got rehearsal.. Haha.. Drama club yar? Haha.. Got "nominated in"..

Haha.. My my.. This coming week should be very quiet ba..

Being pressing the stress ball since I got home.. I want a orange stress ball, nice, big and firm 1.. Then can train those fingers.. Guitar playing is hard work.. But it is something I want to do..

See you people soon..

Dinner..

2008-12-14T21:25:00.003+08:00

Just thought I'd post this incident up..

It's almost being a year since this had last happened.. Just now during dinner, was finally able to sit down at home, around the dinner table, with the whole family of 4 eating together and talking to one another.. Really was a good dinner, though it was only KFC..

But thank you God, for making this possible..

Healthy Living Tipbits..

2008-12-11T17:44:00.002+08:00

Miso Soup
Its blend of simple ingredients contain a veritable shopping list of nutrients and health benefits that help to prevent one of the most deadly diseases waging war upon our bodies.

Breast cancer. Studies show that simply consuming one bowl of miso soup per day, as most residents of Japan do, can help cut the risk of breast cancer. This is attributed to the magic ingredient of fermented soy paste, used to make miso.

Some health advocates request that you eat more than one bowl per day, but an argument against that recommendation is that miso soup also contains high quantities of salt, and so consumption should be regulated.

Miso soup is also said to help regulate the hormone oestrogen in women, a hormone that can cause tumors to develop. Though research into this healthy characteristic of miso soup is still ongoing, there are still a bevy of other nutrients beneficial to humans.

Miso soup is rich with antioxidants and protective fatty acids, and a healthy dose of Vitamin E. It also boasts protein and Vitamin B12, and a nice selection of minerals to help boost the strength of your immune system.

The wakame seaweed added to miso soup also possesses its own nutrients, helping to lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol. The combination of wakame and miso is also said to be an effective fighter against nicotine-related disorders.

Thus, I really do encourage we all try some miso soup today!!! I'm learning to make too..

Random Pic~~~

2008-12-08T22:41:00.003+08:00

A random pic of me SMILING..
The background looks bright and glow-y, however, it was actually raining..

ForGIFTness

2008-11-30T15:32:00.002+08:00

"Why you every time like that one?"
"You're so mean!"
"I don't want to talk to you already!"
"Why you always so irritating?"
"Wah! I can't forgive you.."

Do you find yourself saying some of the above every time someone treats you in a way that you think that you're not suppose to be treated?

Well, thank God for this weeks sermon..

It reviewed to me a fact that I've always overlooked in the past.. When we sin against someone, EXAMPLE, when I always bully a sister.. And she says something like "I don't care, don't forgive you because you don't deserve it!".. Indeed, the sinner does not deserve to be forgiven.. However, forgiveness is not something that one deserves, it is something that one receive.. Hence, forGIFTness.. Forgiveness is a GIFT that is given to someone..

With that said, the hardest part is always the part when we are suppose to give the GIFT of FORGIVENESS to someone.. The most common reason would be that the person does not deserve it.. Like I'd said before, it is a GIFT.. Moreover, if we think about, we ourselves are not so perfect after all, so who are we to say that another cannot be forgiven..

"HopeKids' Beatitude No. 5"

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy - Matthew 5:7"

Indeed, if we show mercy to other, we ourselves would be shown mercy too!

So why not lets LOVE each other more from the bottom of our hearts, don't squabble, don't bear grudges and be more LOVING & KIND to each other!

"We love because He first loved us - 1 John 4:19"

Motives and Reasons..

2008-11-23T14:51:00.005+08:00

Ever wondered why we do what we do?

Yes? No?

Does not really matter actually..

I was kinda dumb I supposed.. This week has being a very fruitful week, and I only just realised it this after witnessing something this afternoon during lunch with someone..

I realised that for this pass week, I have being asking the same old question in my heart over and over and over again..

"Why is this person doing what he/she is doing?"

Be it big or small, young or OLDER (Not old cause we're young still right my friends?).. Everyone does things for a certain reason or motive.. Be it good or bad things with good or bad motives.. I personally experienced all the possible combinations of the above for this past week..

To tell you the truth.. The truth is that there could be a thousand and one motives or reasons behind why we do what we do for everything (That makes 2002 motives and reasons combined.. No la.. I may be exaggerating a wee bit.. But I'm sure that as my friends.. You people all will be smart enough to get what I mean right? Haha..)..

So what motives or reasons are our actions based on? Sometimes we know, sometimes we don't.. Sometimes we think we don't but we do, sometimes we think we do but we don't..

I know this may some confusing to some, but the key here is really just to constantly check ourselves as we go about doing things..

And if you're like me, always thinking about why is the person is doing what he or she is doing, and for what? You could never know, you could ask, but then again, you could never know, even if the person told you something (A.K.A the person is lying or just not even sure of it himself/herself)..

So for this case, in this case my case, I really learned to TRUST God even more than I have before..

Who knows us the best?

Ourselves?

Nope..

Its God..

For it is said that our God knows us better than even ourselves.. And that He would make known to us all our doubts if we'd just ask Him (And then wait for His reply, may be instant, may take awhile, God's timing I tell you, God's timing.. Don't complain if we think its taking too long, cause know that God's is helping us, so be grateful and don't complain..)..

Thank God for many people this week, the kids of HopeKids, Jenny, the Guys and the whole lot of everyone around me..

HopeKids..

2008-11-16T19:36:00.003+08:00

Yo! Went to HopeKids ministry to take a look today.. The kids there were so cute yar.. The work there however seems tough.. Taking care of all this kids.. Really admire those that have been serving there for so long.. I want to help out too.. Should I? Hmm.. I guess so.. It'd be a great chance for me to learn something..

Who Am I?

2008-11-10T16:01:00.004+08:00

I feel loved when...

The Five Love Languages

My Primary Love Language is Physical Touch

My Detailed Results:
Physical Touch:	12
Quality Time:	9
Acts of Service:	4
Words of Affirmation:	3
Receiving Gifts:	2

About this quiz

Unhappiness in relationships is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. It can be helpful to know what language you speak and what language those around you speak.

Tag 3 people so they can find out what their love language is.

Take the Quiz!
Check out the Book

According to the QUIZ.. I'm a very "touch" person.. LOL.. What a way to starting posting again by telling you people what kinda person I am.. Haha.. I'm a touch person.. But guys, please NEVER touch me..!

The Reasons why we should SMILE?

2008-10-09T01:53:00.002+08:00

~~SMILE~~

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Well.. There are a few reason why we should smile..

Firstly, I makes you feel happier.. Its like when you smile, and you look at yourself, you will be kinda happy.. Because your smiling back at yourself..

Then, you also make people happy.. Who wouldn't like someone to smile at them right (Not Cheeky Smile ar..)? It will beat getting frown at any day, any time..

Also, life is already not a bed of roses (thorn-less).. So why make it so hard for yourself and others right?

Lastly.. Do you know that it takes less muscle to smile then to frown? The more face muscles you use, the faster you're gonna get wrinkles.. Hehe..

So.. Do remember to smile always.. Make people smile.. Put a smile on their face.. Its a act of your love for that person.. A simple, but powerful and enduring means..

It really is a great joy to be able to make someone smile, and just make their day, or even change their life.. At the end of the day, its all just about L.O.V.E.. God called us to love people like we love ourselves.. So what are you waiting for? Grab the person nearest to you and give him/her a big wide SMILE!!!

Morning Care Group..

2008-10-02T03:10:00.003+08:00

Yo!
Haha.. Before I start, I'd like to say this update is less then 1 week apart from my last entry.. Hehe.. Consistently putting in entries yar.. That what I challenged you with your blog too! You know who you are; if you happen to be reading..

Anyways, so interesting I tell you, this week Care Group was in the morning.. This is because it was a holiday on Wednesday and the group was able to move the time forward.. It was a first for many of us.. Having Care Group in the morning.. Overall, I'd say that the experience was a unique one.

There were a few drawbacks for me personally though.. This is because on Monday, I pretty much had to work for the whole day.. Then on Tuesday, my boss called me back as a back-up because one of the other boss was sick.. Good thing is that I work for half day only, but got double pay because of the "work stress of not having time to rest in between shifts"

Okay..
So how do all these all add up? Well, lets just say I was pretty tired.. But I'm not gonna complain, cause I really think God never short-changed me.. After giving some money as an offering, I felt that my wallet was a bit empty.. I think God is giving me the chance to earn but 2 times of what I give and then some.. Really feel great now, have a nice cushion of money just in-case of emergency..

So from then until the end of this entry, I was feeling great, and really enjoyed my day with the Care Group.. So looking forward to the days that God has planned for me ahead.. Do hope can get leave so that I can join the Care Group at East Coast Park on this friday..

Do pray for me yar?
Please?

Zhi Wei is proud of where he belongs..

2008-09-27T23:20:00.004+08:00

What can I say? I'm really moved by what my Care Group did for a sister today..

I had always thought my Care Group was those relax relax type 1.. But seeing how giving the brothers can be.. I'm really speechless..

Now I really believe I can count on them to get my back.. Just hope I get back my change sometimes when buying drinks for them.. LOL!!!

But most happy thing today would be that we were able to bring a smile to our sister..

The middle verse of the WHOLE BIBLE!!!

2008-09-19T01:04:00.007+08:00

Okay.. So which verse is in the middle of the whole BIBLE?

According to Cedric.. My brother from another mother.. Yo Ced.. Hi~~~ The verse in the middle of the BIBLE is..

Psalms 118:8

Okay, it says this..

"It is better to take refuge in the LORD than trust in man."

First of all, thank you Ced for sharing yar.. Okay.. So why I share this with you people? Well, cause I find it very meaningful.. Just like Ced..

Cause this central verse of the bible just so happens to talk about putting God in the center of our lives.. Taking refuge under him.. It far better than trusting man.. Cause we human tend to be inconsistent.. Everyone is.. No matter how perfect we think we are.. Got to thanks Jen for this revelation of mine.. Something she spoke of during my talk with her triggered this thinking of mine.. Haha.. But not saying don't trust people at all ar.. Trust in God's people..

I just so happen to be one too.. So trust me yar? LOL..!

To Li Ting and Mei Xian..

2008-09-02T03:18:00.002+08:00

Li Ting and Mei Xian
This Post Is For You Two..

The two of you have left BizArt and moved on to the adults' group.. The two of you are dearly missed by us.. Me especially(from what I know).. LOL..

The two of you have being wonderful sisters to me, guiding me when I was lost, comforting me when I was hurt..

We've spend some memorable time together, time which will be forever edged into my heart.. I will never forget the two of you, and the things that you might have done for me..

The two of you must take good care of yourselves! And DO keep in contact with ME!!!

BizArt Family Day!!!

2008-09-02T01:29:00.018+08:00

Yo! This post is about BizArt's Family Day At East Coast Park!!!

I want to start off by thanking Li Jia for providing us with the photos.. Many photo were taken.. But today, I feel like hogging the spotlight.. So I'm gonna post all the photos with me inside.. So, here we GO!

Thats ME in the Background... Trying to look for FOOD!!!

Thats ME putting on a sock... Geck's acting weird in this photo...

Thats ME trying to go get a set of wrist and knee guard... Wobbling about already... Was still trying to get my balance...

Thats ME in the background trying to get my balance...

Thats MY SEXY BUTT at the back...

Try's emo-ing in front, ME emo-ing at the back... All Because of the rain...

Li Ting And ME! Love this girl...

Mei Xian And ME! Love this girl too...

MY CG with Li Ting And Mei Xian.. The ladies are FABULOUS... The guys however, are an ACQUIRED TASTE... LOL!!!

Shit!!! When did I have two shepherds?

LOL!!!

Okay... Really had a lot of fun! Most parts of the fun was during the SKATING part.. Most parts of the HURTS were also during the SKATING part.. It has being ages since I last skated a pair of roller blades.. So, when I got on a pair of skates, the effect was PROFOUND!!! I immediately feel that all my training in the past was gone.. I could not really balance very well.. Moreover, I was over-confident and try to skate too fast at the start.. That resulted in my many falls of the day.. With that, I still didn't learn my lesson.. I tried skating back and forth between people, dropping by them to smile at them.. Then, there was this once when I think i was skating towards Karen or Teresa, I tried to dodge either one of her, whoever she might be.. I turned and smiled, and turned back and crashed into a lamp post, hitting myself hard on the right side of my head.. Thats why I couldn't remember who was it I was trying to dodge..

But all went well, after the rain when we went back and skate, I sort of got back the feeling of skating from long before and got the hang of it.. I was skating more like a normal person.. Though still a bit wobbly, due to the long period of time not skating.. I was able to speed a bit more freely back and forth people..! So HAPPY!!!

Overall, the day was great and I had loads of fun! Despite of the rain and a whole LOT of HURT!!!

Hmm.. Okay.. Though I don't post you people de photo this time, I still love you all de..

BizArt, you people are the sweetest, nicest, coolest, funniest, most entertaining people I know.. We have all different kinds of personalities in BizArt, from people with wonderful smiles, to people with amusing characteristics..

We people ROCK!!!

O_O""" Star Sign.. LOL.. Just for the fun of it..

2008-08-26T21:11:00.003+08:00

Funny how this thing describe me so nicely.. Got from Samantha's blog..

Making a Decision to be Joyful.. At least I trying..

2008-08-22T02:08:00.003+08:00

Hmm.. Recently.. I feel a sense of negative energy around me..

NO!!!

It's not me.. It's the people around me.. Surprising.. But true..

Recently, everywhere I go I heard people talking about unhappy stuff and blogging about stuff that really frustrates them.. I can't help but think.. Hey.. Since the incident had already made you so frustrated, why meditate on it by bringing it back up by talking or blogging about it right?

Isn't it kind of stupid.. Giving yourselves a way to remind you of something that really pisses you off? You get stressed by it, and in time, you get white hair and grow either too skinny or too fat..

If I were them, I'd talk or blog about something happy, rather then giving myself a way to remind myself of the crappy things.. At least I'm trying my best to do that now..

I told this to some people, and their responses to me is that I'm running away from the problem.. Well, you can put it that way.. But isn't it way better to lead a happy and joyful life and take up the problems in stride.. Making oneself miserable over something that has gone and past isn't going to make it better anyway.. I had to learn that myself too..

So.. Relax.. The world would be a better place if we could all be like this little feller..

A Interesting Little "Bin"..

2008-08-18T23:27:00.005+08:00

Last Saturday night after celebrating Geck's birthday and sending Pauline to the MRT station, my group and I went to Astons for dinner..

Along the way to Astons, we passed by this rubbish bin outside TCC which really caught my attention..

I mean.. Look at it.. A shiny little "bin" thats so shiny it almost look holy-looking.. To add on to the effects, it was all alone in the middle of nowhere and a beam of light is just beating down at it..

Something very small, but something that really amused us..

The Difference between Being Child-Like and Being Childish..

2008-08-15T18:01:00.003+08:00

Yo..! I'm back..!

Recently, I being quite preoccupied with a lot many different things, ranging from stressing over my business finance coursework grades(by God's grace I at least got a D rather than a F), to some issues I have with certain things that I doing..

But.. This post is gonna be about happy things.. I'm not going to sob here.. Haha..

I want to talk about this incident that I encountered on Wednesday whiles going to care group.. It goes like this.. As I was walking to the bus-stop to take 27 to Tampines, I came across this little boy no more than 6 years old.. This little boy, a Christian little boy(I identified him by the cross he was wearing on his neck), ran towards me and grabbed me by the hand..

At first, I was stunned.. Who wouldn't be right? Then I was thinking.. What I do sia? Jia Lat, what happen to this little boy?

Then the boy opened his mouth and said "Hello", smile smile at me and ran off. I was like what the.. Then suddenly, the "what the.." feeling was being overwhelmed by a warm and fuzzy feeling of "OMG.. So Sweet!!!"

I kept thinking about what the little boy's action, and thought, woah, the world is actually still quite a nice place to live in sometimes lehzz.. All the way I was like smiling to myself, all the way till I got sprayed by the sprinkler when I was walking through the gate by the bus-stop.. The water was freezing cold lor.. And got a hint of fertilizer smell to it..

Anyways.. I think that the little "Hello" by that little boy would be what we call a child-like faith ba.. A child-like faith that believe that you can make someone's day by just saying a simple "Hello" and smiling a bit.. You know.. Sometimes I feel that we more often than not try too hard to please people, or God for that matter.. We come out with COMPLEX IDEAS and BIG PLANS to try and achieve the BEST RESULTS.. But we often forget this.. That it is the SMALL THINGS THAT MEANS THE MOST..

I have this simple analogy for you!

"Small things moves farther, Big slows you down and don't allow you to move really far"

Simple and yet meaning.. Think about it yar?

However, childishness sets in when we allow this child-likeness to take over too much of us.. So much so till the extend where we act like a little kids and fool around all the time without thinking about the consequences.. It may be a hell lot of fun to fool around like a kid, but more often than not, it affects the people around you, and you get "SCOLDED" by some people above you.. That isn't very nice.. I say this cause I guilty of it sometimes too.. Sometimes, the mouth and body shoots much faster than the brain can react.. So got to practice hard to control this yar.. People.. Be very careful yar? Watch yourselves.. (Yes.. In this case we use "yourselves" rather than "yourself" as it is used to describe many people)

Preach It Brother!!!

2008-07-28T22:44:00.011+08:00

The Word Of God

To some, it may be a sensitive topic to talk about, to others, you hear them talking about it all day..

For me, I seem to be talking a lot more about it this days..

For example, this morning when I saw Samantha in school.. I went over and sat down beside her..

As I started talking, and the conversation went along.. Suddenly, she ask me am I going to preach again?

I did not had that intention.. So I was wondering what made her say that..

Apparently to her, I've being talking about a lot of what God want us to do this and that..

I believe it could help people, but I'm afraid I will scare people away from talking to me too..

What should I do? Hmm.. I guess since I did not harm anyone, so its no harm then..

Duo Hua..

2008-07-27T19:57:00.003+08:00

OMG! SO UN-GLAM..

Here is a little something I would like to mention..

Last night went and had "duo-hua" with Chit Meng, Li Jia and Samantha..

Really glad that we manage to find a table up-stair.. My 1st time getting a table upstairs lehzz.. So much more comfortable lor.. Moreover, its so fun to have "duo-hua" with they all.. Then also got to witness first-hand someone's appetite.. Haha.. Thats about it.. Really enjoyed their company..

A New Habit?

2008-07-24T20:32:00.003+08:00

During one of the recent QT I've done, I think God really spoke to me with this idea..

It is said that if God is for us, who could be against us.. We all know that..

But I really feel that God is trying to tell me this, if in everything I do, I were to do my best and leave the rest up to Him, he will be on my side, he will have my back, and he will watch over me.

So with this conviction right, now I find myself praying to Him before doing anything that mean something.. Be it a actual prayer, or just a quiet prayer in the heart.. Don't know how to describe that feeling lehzz.. Just feels shiok when you just let go and let God take over.. Well, maybe shiok isn't the best word to describe it, but I'm at a lost for words..

Key Learning Point: Let go and Let God Take Over!

The Date Says It all..

2008-07-20T02:36:00.050+08:00

Happy Birthday to me.. Happy Birthday to me.. Happy Birthday to Nick Daniel Lim Zhi Wei.. Happy Birthday to me..

haha.. 20 Years old le.. This post would be dedicated to the day that my unit celebrated my birthday for me..

OK.. So let me start with the cake of the day..
OMG.. I tell you the truth.. This cake is a killer man..
It's super nice.. The thick chocolaty flavor, and that crunchy bottom layer..
OMG.. It just takes the cake.. Literally..

LOL!!!
Thats my gift from BizArt 2 & 3, donuts.. 24 of them.. They actually bought all the flavors available in the shop lehzz.. How cool is that.. Then above is a photo of the donuts.. The Try and Vivian go and hide their faces lor.. Sianz..

Speaking of donuts..

This is apparently the gift of BizArt 3 for me.. A cup.. The idea is nice.. But look carefully at the cup.. Its a e-Donuts cup.. Likely a freebie.. And if you think about it.. You should know where I'm going.. Thanks so much ar BizArt 3..

Oh.. Then hor.. Take a look at what my Care Group did for me.. So SWEET la.. LOL.. Really a very nice present.. Its like a "photo-thingy" then the behind of the photo acts as a card.. Then they each wrote something for me.. How nice..

Haha.. Another GREAT present.. Home-Made cookie by Alexia.. Super nice of her lor.. Take the effort to make something for me.. This sister must go get to know her more.. Really appreciate her thoughts.. My 1st home-made cookie present.. Super touched la.. Alexia the BEST liao..

Well.. I guess this is the BEST the gift le ba.. The cards written by the fellow
(sisters in this case, cause got no other guys care group)..
All your well wishes and encouragements.. I thank you all for it.. Gonna share some interesting things I got from the reading the cards..

BUT BEFORE THAT.. A INTERESTING PHOTO!!!

Pay careful attention to Try and Jenny.. I wonder what are they thinking? And by the way.. What is Shirley trying to do in the background? Interesting yar? This photo is almost good enough to be use as a picture discussion in a exam..

OK.. This section would be my thanks to the people who wrote me cards and got me things.. I may spill some interesting facts.. So stay SHARP!!!

BizArt 1:
Ha.. Thanks for the awesome cake.. And the awesome present.. Really like it A LOT..

BizArt 2 & 3:
Thanks for the 24 different assorted kinds of donuts.. Super cool de lor..

BizArt 3:
Thanks for the cup ar..

Alexia/Thea:
Will know you better de.. For sure.. You can't escape me.. Muahaha.. And Yes.. Thanks for the cookies.. I will definitely finish it de..

Mei Yi/Philothea:
LOL!!! I wun sad la.. 1 year older nia.. Also.. By my next birthday, sure let you have so much thing to write about me till I think you also sian 1.. And Yes, I will wait upon the Lord.. Thank God for placing you in my life yar.. A dear sister you are.. A very nicely done-up de card btw.. Thanks SO much..

Samantha:
You also another one.. Dunnid to run one.. I will definitely get to know you better.. Btw, I can't get fat de lehzz.. Dunno why.. So dun have to worry about me getting too fat from eating too much cake.. Anws, heard you also a big eater right? You watch yourself too yar?

Shirley/Ruth:
Haha.. You're welcomed.. Next time your turn to nice nice to me lor.. A pact ar.. You can't run away de.. And really want to know more about you also.. The words inside your card very moving.. Nicely written..

Li Ping:
Sure Sure.. Will cook for everyone if everyone wants to eat.. Glad to be serving with you too.. A very hardworking sister.. JiaYou..

Dennis Chua:
Wa.. You flatter me.. We got to learn from each other.. And lets really get everyone to open up and make BizArt a better unit.. Learn somethings from you too..

Su Quan:
What radio.. Walau.. LOL.. Not good la.. But really thanks for your company all this while.. Great to be hanging around with you..

Lester:
Yay.. I also want to grow steadily like you say.. I want to grow together with you too.. Lets both jiayou yar?

Karen:
Yes.. Hehe.. I know I'm percious.. LOL.. Will keep burning de.. May even explode.. Anws.. Got time then chit chat a bit yar?

Sarah:
Yet another one.. "Mian Zao" one.. Will definitely know you more de.. And you say you "Hope".. LOL.. Be careful of what you wish for.. Haha..

Ah Be/Valens:
Amen to that man.. Yes.. God's power is far much stronger than ours.. Must talk more with you also.. Dun run ar Ah Be.. I will chase you to get to know you better if you run.. Haha..

Tryphoza:
LOL.. Nice to be able to let you see me from a non-believer, then becoming a believer.. Now I want you to witness me do great stuff for God.. And if God anoints me, then see me rise up.. Thanks so much for you man.. You're a very interesting sister to hang out with..

Xiao Amanda/Christen:
Dun run, lata I will grab you.. LOL.. Yes.. Thanks for the encouragement.. Will talk to you more de.. Its inevitable.. You can't hide from me.. Muahaha..

Joycelyn:
Yup! I will NOT give up de.. Will live up to God's expectation of me.. You rest assure my sister.. I will do great things for our group de.. With the Lord our God always guiding me through my life.. I will seek Him 1st always.. Then maybe you 2nd.. LOL!!! You got to take care of yourself also ar.. Dun overwork yourself..

Zhi Yang:
Hey.. Dun away help me only ar.. You got to help yourself also.. Please be humble enough to let me help you.. I know you will de.. Must be able to receive also.. Can't only always give..

Cat/Catherine:
LOL.. Undoubtedly one of the cutest card I received.. Got drawings some more.. LOL.. "Man Leader" .. Weird Definition.. The rest of the guys are only able to become "Boy Leaders" you mean? Cause they not old enough.. Haha.. JKJK.. Anws, I want to talk to you more also okay? Need to book appointment 1 anot?

Geck Ting:
Haha.. I also enjoy your presence a lot.. Its interesting being around you.. I want to learn from you also.. Will you let me? Haha..

Li Ting:
Hehe.. Thanks.. NVM about the messy-ness.. Because the content ROCKED.. Haha.. Thanks for the encouragement.. I still got plenty to learn.. And with a sister like you around, this long journey is going to be way easier..

Bench/Benjamin:
Yea.. Many Birthday in Christ brings about the extra bonus of delicious cakes.. Yea man.. And ya.. Never give up.. Never Back Down.. Muahaha..

David/Chit Meng/SLY:
Yo.. My brother in SK.. Haha.. Just to update you, I'm not going to STMT le.. Due to some unforeseen circumstances.. And Yea.. Humble ourselves before the Lord yar? Never stop wanting to serve him and experience Him..

Newell:
Wa.. Your card the wording like talisman like that.. Hard to see a few words sia.. And btw you know I worry when you do dangerous stunts qui hao.. Then dun do it le la.. Dun let me worry.. Dun let the people around you worry.. We dun live our life only for ourselves anws..

Jenny:
Aiyo ar Jenny.. 1st of all.. I'm Daniel, not David.. And there is no such word as "yourselves".. Its "yourself".. Anws.. YES!!! Wo Ke Yi De.. And Yar.. I want to keep showering the brothers and sister of BizArt with all the love I can give them.. Maybe even a "tsunami of L.O.V.E".. Haha..

Li Jia:
Wa.. Cool card sia.. The only printed card.. Some more you got the colour correct.. ORANGE!!! You ROCK man.. Thank you for your effort put into making this card..

Amedee/Priscilla:
Haha.. You're welcome.. And also, it very fun to hang out with you too.. Also want to encourage you with this.. "Keep our focus on God and His way, and everything that comes out of us will be right"..

Vivian:
Yar.. Hit the TWO already.. Haha.. And yup.. My heart will still be young as always.. And I definitely want to be as wise and courageous as Daniel.. Thank you man.. Your a great sister.. Nice pool rival.. HAHAHA!!!

Da Amanda:
Pink is okay only lor.. ORANGE ROCKS!!! But thanks for being there for me when I needed help.. And yes.. I will do my best de.. Philippians 3:13 for me.. You're another very fun to have sister btw.. Haha.. Sometimes a bit scary though..

Jen/Jen The Babe:
Eh.. COCKROACH? LOL.. What a description.. But the thing here is that I will never give up.. And I believe too.. I believe that God will use me greatly this year.. The most important thing is to believe ba.. Everything starts with that believe in our faithful God.. Thank Jen.. Your words never fail to make me think.. And thanks for the support..!

Hey.. Thats the end of my LONGEST post yet.. And it is dedicated to BizArt..
The face says it all.. NO MORE DONUTS.. OR CAKE FOR THAT MATTER..
FOR THE TIME BEING..

Who To Please?

2008-07-19T13:29:00.002+08:00

Wooh.. This morning when to do my B.I.G (Business Interest Group) captain ball thingy.. Very tired.. Got to wait up so early on a Saturday.. So long never le.. A bit not used to it..

Then hor.. God threw me a test in the midst of my tiredness and stress to perform.. As expected of God right? Well, the testing got threw towards me goes like this, because I was the referee of the matchs, I had to do my job according to the rules on the Black and White.. Then hor, some teams not happy with the referring, so they said some "not so nice stuff" about me la..

I was thinking.. Hey, I was only doing my job as a referee only what.. Not happy with the rules can go find the head of the event.. Dun come and find fault with me..

The old me would have tried to find a fight with someone le.. By thank God that in my anger/stress/tiredness I did not SIN.. Instead, I sat down and take it as it is.. Cause I know that I can't please everyone I meet that needs pleasing.. All I have to do is please God..

Really thank God man.. Kinda surprise I was able to pull that off.. Staying calm and all that.. All this is only possible because of God's grace.. AMEN to that.. Another breakthrough for me..

The thing with the term "Ni Ke Yi De"

2008-07-14T21:18:00.002+08:00

"Ni Ke Yi de"

This term in English means "you can do it one"

In my point of view, I think everyone can do it one.. With the "it" being a different thing according to different persons la.

But if so, why do people keep saying this to encourage people? Well, first of all, its a really nice thing to say to someone as a form of encouragement. Then, this term also helps assure the person and bring him/her hope..

Okay..
Back to why I think everyone has the ability to do it de.. Well, it all have to be thank to the sermon last Saturday.. God is there to back us up if we trust in Him.. Everyone can be a STAR!!! Just have to want to be a STAR!!! To work towards it.. And to TRULY Desire it..

Thats why..
Its so simple..
Just do it lor..
What you waiting for?

*Notice: Seek God in whatever you do and it will turn out fine!!!

Thank You for your ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

2008-07-10T00:45:00.002+08:00

WAIT...

This special WORD really hit me on a card one seemingly normal Saturday... Dunno why, last time see this word so many times also got no effect on me... Then on that faithful day... BANG!!! Dunno why, it just hit me... I think everything was just set so nicely in place lor...
God is SO COOL!!!
AMEN TO THAT!!!

Why Our Eyes are placed in the Position they are in?

2008-07-10T00:22:00.002+08:00

Well.. We all know the fact that we're created by God right? But have you ever wondered why our eyes are placed in the position that they are in? Why didn't God placed a eye or two at the back of the head or what so ever?

My opinion to this question would be that because God wants us to look ahead ba... God doesn't place any eyes at the back of our heads because he basically doesn't want us to keep looking behind, looking back at stuff... God wants us to look AHEAD!!! IN FRONT!!! TOWARD WHAT IS TO COME... A.K.A The Future...

Kinda Cool right? God is so thoughtful...

What I'm trying to say is that God cares for us... His got everything planned out for us le... We just have to follow the ways he wants us to follow... I believe he wants us to look towards the future.. And I believe if I look towards the future with him constantly in my sights, whatever I seek would be found in due time...

I feel so refresh despite the recent amount of workload... Its really a wonderful feeling... Now my eyes are focused like an eagle with its sights set on the Lord our God... Waiting, just waiting upon him... And when I see a chance that he gives me to grow myself, I will GO for it..!

Feelings..

2008-06-30T02:38:00.008+08:00

Well, sorry people.. Long time never update le.. Today came and update you all on some recent happenings in my life..

Before I start off with anything.. I would like to thank a wonderful sister and dedicate this post to her.. This sister is none other than MEI YI..

I tell you hor, this sister is really a wonderful sister lehzz(not that other brother and sister not good).. Not only is she very encouraging, but she is willing to spend time late into the night to talk with me, a stubborn mule.. So touched.. Also, she showed me something which kinda cheer me up a little.. Too bad she wanted the thing back.. LOL.. I definitely enjoy her company and would like to spend more time with her, so patience with me and best of all, not overbearing at all; unlike some guy I know.. She and some few other people actually listens before commenting.. At least that is how I feel la.. So really thank God for placing this special sister into my life.. I believe as time goes by will see more good things about her de..

Okay.. Now to go on with today's topic.. Feelings.. Well, recently, I am being overwhelmed with a overwhelming amount of feelings.. Some Good, Some Not so Good..

The good ones would be from realizing how steady are my friends, helping me out when I'm in need and from having the chance to talk to Mei Yi, realizing, well, at least she cares..

The bad feelings I've gotten recently would be a flash-back of past experience which really shake me up a lot.. And from that, I also see how annoying a certain someone can be.. Already don't like him le, now even more don't like.. Don't know why, but just don't like the position the two of us is in right now.. Just don't seem right.. Everything he does and is entitled to do just don't seem right it my eyes.. As thought I think that he is not deserving like that.. May be true, may not be true, but one thing is for sure, I don't like what I'm going through now..

I feel as thought I'm going to go mad liao.. Every single waking moment now, I'm thinking of something, feeling something.. It just can't seem to stop.. The longer this goes on, the more discontentment I get.. The weird thing is that I feel that I'm being fueled with this discontentment of mine.. By no means is it some kind of Holy Discontentment, in fact, it feels like some kinda evil evil discontentment.. I just can't stand what I'm seeing now, and I feel that everything is just so wrong and it shouldn't be this way.. I'm unhappy about everything and everyone.. I don't trust anything, or anyone..

Now what I want is to find something, or someone, a human, that I can trust.. I'm sick and tired of people telling me to do this and do that.. You people make it sound like everything is my fault.. Well I tell you the truth.. It isn't.. I can't be wrong all the time, sometimes maybe, but not all the time..

Ultimately, I feel that everyone doesn't want me around and is out to get me.. I feel that everyone doesn't want me to do well despite them saying otherwise..

However, some part of me is telling me that it isn't true.. I sometimes see how steady my friends can be.. How willing a person is to spend time to talk to me late into the night.. I don't know what they are thinking when they are doing what they are doing.. However, despite my distrust to the people around me, very very deep down inside of me, there is still this little spark that wants myself to open up to and trust people again..

But heres the question.. WHO CAN I REALLY TRUST? Not even God seems to be worthy of my trust in him like many say he is now.. But because of the thing that Mei Yi showed me and set me to ponder about my situation, I think I would give it a try and just Wait.. Wait and see what would happen.. Just hang in there and wait for the good times that God has intended for me to come.. If not for Mei Yi and some of the other people that talked to me on Friday night, who knows.. I might have given up hope of what is installed for me in the future by God le.. Now if not for the sake of God or myself, I will do it for the sake of those that truly cares for me and wants to see me grow, whoever they might be.. I will take action very soon.. For now, I'd have to sharpen my focus first.. If not, I'd be like going to war with a blunt sword.. And one day I tell you, I will have my personal victory!!! I will hold myself to it.. I will convict myself to it.. And I will do it.. You all just wait and see.. You will be blinded by my Awesome-ness one day(extracted from Kung-Fu Panda)

Once again, Thank You Mei Yi for what you did for me thus far.. Really appreciate it..

The NOT SO ECONOMICAL Bee Hoon..

2008-06-16T17:32:00.002+08:00

Got a SHOCKER of my life when I heard the price of this packet of Bee Hoon cum Mee that I bought for lunch just now.. $5.50 lehzz..

Normally, this packet of Bee Hoon cum Mee with prawn cracker, fish cake and a chicken wing would only cost me around like $4-$4.50..

Nowadays inflation so much that I can hardly breath liao.. Aiyo.. So pain sia my wallet.. Next time I don't want to eat economic Bee Hoon liao, NOT economic at all lor.. And the Bee Hoon and Mee they give is like so little.. Haizz.. Feel so cheated..

WOOT!!! Chocolate!!! WOOT!!!

2008-06-14T03:18:00.002+08:00

WOOT!!! WOW.. The food competition was really fun I tell you.. Looking at people eat their food and playing with their food.

What caught my attention was how some people drank the chocolate fondue sauce just like that man (Vivian And Dennis).. I tell you hor, there people are my lovers now, so support the chocolate fondue sauce I make lor.. Yay..

A lot of the other people were very fun too.. Many things happened la.. All very interesting.. Pei Chyi, Geck Ting, Priss, Shirlyn, Zi Yang, Melvin, Chit Meng.. And many more, just to name a few..

But most of all, my lady of the day would have to be DA AMANDA.. REALLY REALLY THANK GOD FOR HER!!! Without her, I would not have being able to do anything right, maybe not anything at all.. Really very supportive and very nice.. I would like to dedicated this post to DA AMANDA yar.. Love this sister to bits and pieces man.. Very nice, must try..! You would love her too.. LOL..