Monday, April 21, 2008

alpha and omega

the beginning and the end.


the start of exams.
the start of my final exam in my life.
3 years.
simply amazing how time flies.
and i'm graduating.
not to say getting older.

the paper.
was ok.
i guess it's ok.
though i didn't finish in time.
i guess i feel at peace.
and i'm perfectly fine with the fact that it isn't 100% completed.

i'm just thankful.
cos i pulled through.
while people are busy writing as fast as they can.
i was busy pulling out tissue paper with my left hand while writing with my right.
haha.
it was quite a sight.
but i'm glad.
at least it's one down.

one more to go.
wednesday.
and it's going to be holidays.

and one more thing.
30th june.
i'm stepping in.
officially.
to the working world.
haha.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

the battle rages


my battleground is in a mess.
but at least some notes are in place.
in the middle of exams preparation.
and i'm making rather slow progress.
seriously hope i do well.
i feel like i'm still quite lost in the stuff.
haha.
took me so long to attempt the questions on past year papers yesterday.
which is rather discouraging.
-.-
bleh. i really really want to do well.
although last semester - others say can slack.
i think i've slacked too much.
it's time to BUCK UP and pull up my socks!
my last attempt to try and get a 5.0 GPA for the semester!
though it seems quite tough looking at the coursework.
bleh. God give me a miracle!


on a brighter note.
i couldn't help smiling.
when i saw a short faint rainbow in the sky while i was heading out for meeting.
7 pm.
quite not the time i'd expect to see a rainbow.
but i'm just reminded of God's faithfulness. :)
just too bad my camera resolution not good enough to capture it really well.
but i was truly beautiful.

And God said, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.
- Genesis 9:12-16

Friday, April 11, 2008

happy bithday ying!

hehe.
linda has been telling me about how 'dusty' my blog is.
and now i'm finally doing an update!

i'm now in the midst of exam preparations.
i'm making progress slowly.
well at least there's progress.
hehe.
i need a bit more push i guess.
since the modules don't have much pull factor to talk about.
haha.
it's the time when i need the 6a motivation.
come to think of it.
i miss class gatherings!
i've missed out from quite a few i think.
haha.

i'm looking forward to the end of exams.
this time round.
it's going to be the shortest ever exam stretch.
21st is my first paper.
23rd is my second and last paper!
woohoo!
i hope i do well.

i'm looking forward to a break.
gonna hang out with linda and chiewlin. let's really have a fun baking session.
i wanna try out cute cupcakes.
i'm in need of a exercise regime.
which i'll probably need to start after exams if i can't do so before.
then philippines missions.
church camp.
family trip to korea!
i think i'm going to be quite broke.
haha.

well.
today is ying's birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GIRL!


our family went vivo city marche for a dinner celebration.
thanks to sis who gave us all a treat. :)


i havent been to marche for ages.
and actually i havent been out eating at restaurants for quite some time.
which is quite obvious.
the sudden drop in food photos on my blog.
hehe.
i'm saving up cos of the upcoming long break.
oh well.


had quite a spread.
i like the rosti.
hehe.
maybe cos i simply love potatoes.
in which ever way it is cooked.
i love potatoes!
haha.


we spent most of the time snapping away actually.
haha.
but i love the photos.
well. dinner as a family is always fun and heartwarming.
i enjoyed myself.
just that. i guess it's high time i control the amount and the type of food that goes into my stomach.
haha. i'm eating way too much. haha.


and a nice family photo to conclude the night.
hehe.
thanks mum, sis and ying.
you guys are great people who make a difference in my life. :)
ying, hope you had a splendid night too.
happy birthday.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

*poof*

finally clearing up the cobwebs and dust that has unknowingly crept its way to my blog.
hehe.
i havent updated for ages.
for the first time. i've got chatterbox emailing me to tell me that my tagboard hasnt been active.
i figured i really havent keep this blog alive for quite some time.
hehe.

anyway.
shall do a quick update.

end feb.
mum went on an operation.
i thank God that He showed His goodness.
somehow mum got a ward in the ICU although that was not what she was supposed to be warded into.
being in the ICU meant better care from the nurses.
which i'm really thankful for.
the operation went smoothly and mum's still on the road to recovery.
but so far it's been great progress.


early march.
went to natas travel 2008 with my mum.
for the first time, i'm doing all the travel booking and stuff.
i realised how dependent i've been for a long long time.
still.
managed to book a trip to korea for late june.
and i guess it is considered a fairly good deal.
hehe.
so i'll be away from home for quite a fair period of time for my break after exams.
no graduation trip. but somehow. time is slowly getting packed up.
may 12 to 24 - i'll be at the philippines on missions trip. it's going to be so exciting.
june 9 to 13 - church camp @ kl. shiok. another great time to experience the move of God. a splendid time for a retreat.
june 19 to 26 - korea with mum (probably ying and yuxin too)


recently have been thinking.
where i would be if i hadn't made the decision to accept Jesus then.
haha. and i stand amazed at how God has walked me through this period of time.
i guess i can never imagine myself going thus far.
i've never regretted making that choice.
it wasnt easy. but i'm assured that i didnt choose wrongly.
and i can only say that God there's more goodness to come simply because you are God.
i'm glad.
and i've been enjoying myself teaching the children during lts.
it's just fun to see how simple they can be.
though at times hyperactive.
yet they are just so innocent.
i'm learning from them as God uses me to impart something to them.
and i'm filled with much joy. :)


i've also recently been thinking.
soon it's time to graduate.
i wonder what it's going to be like when working.
i don't think i'll survive well at the start.
now i've got a 3-day week timetable. each day with max 4 hours of class.
next time at work. it's going to be 8 hours a day. 5 days a week. at least.
hehe. i wonder what it's going to be like.
i guess i'll be rather dependent on tea/coffee.
hehe. probably frequent visits to the pantry to get them.
haha.
but i guess part of me can't wait to start work.
thinking about the expenses that i'll need for the break.
it'd be good to start work.
then i wouldn't have to fret about the finances.
i guess the salary will help to pay off.
hmmm. i guess i can be rather contradictory at times.
hehe. but still.
i'm facing the rest of the semester with mixed feelings.
there's more to accomplish in school.
and there's more to come at my workplace.
hehe.


attended a wedding this saturday that just passed.
finally seeing them married.
the groom was in my cell group when i first came to harvester.
and since then i've heard of wedding plans.
hehe. and finally it's the day!
how beautiful.
to see the union of two in the will of God.
i guess that's the beauty of a marriage ordained by God.
two hearts one love. two promises one covenant. two lives made one in Christ.
it's just sweet. pleasant.
and i love the creativity displayed for the whole wedding ceremony.
the invitation was done like an plane ticket.
the ushers had attire somewhat with a tinge of SIA style.
the welcome address was that of the captain speaking at the start of a flight.
it was just so fun being part of this happy occasion.
hehe.
love - sacrifical + sanctifying.
the few of us took more photos but they're taken not using my cameras.
so i won't get to post them as of now. hehe.

one more wedding coming up this weekend.
hehe.
what a month of exciting things!
hehe.

ok. that's an update for now. hehe.

Friday, February 08, 2008

at the cross

oh Lord You've searched me
You know my way
even when i fail You
i know You love me

Your holy presence
surrounding me
in every season
i know You love me
i know You love me

at the cross i bow my knee
where Your blood was shed for me
there's no greater love than this
You have overcome the grace
Your glory fills the highest place
what can separate me now

You go before me
You shield my way
Your hand upholds me
i know You love me

and when the earth fades
falls from my eyes
and You stand before me
i know You love me
i know You love me

You tore the veil
You made a way
when You said that it is done


i havent been updating for some time.
there isn't exactly much to update.
hehe. except that i havent been doing a good job being a responsible steward of the time God has given me.
i need a change.

anyway. just suddenly want to post this song.
though it's cny.
and it isn't exactly very cny-ish to post this song.
but it's beautiful.
i guess i need it.
at this moment.

i'm assured.
very assured.
i can only be thankful.
and i can never be thankful enough.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

updates on my week

i realised that i haven't been really blogging abt recent happenings.
it's mid-way through the month of january for the new year.

school's ok.
i'm lagging behind quite badly for my readings.
so i've got to buck up and seriously do something more constructive.
this blog may somehow be neglected in the process.
oh well.
haha.

had a good time catching up with gloria on monday.
it's been so long.
and i'm glad we had a good talk.
i'm just thankful.
that despite having not sit down and talk to her for so long.
it's always so comfortable to talk to her and share.
it was a light-hearted lunch.
and i'm truly blessed. :)
let's have more! hehe.


anyway.
i've got my first guitar!
went shopping for it for a really short while on tuesday.
thanks to my 'shi fu' nic.
i got one that's nice.
and it was a good deal.
235 bucks.
a nice acoustic guitar.
came with guitar bag, tuner, picks, beginner's guidebook cum cd, dvd.
and it's really time to get down to some serious practicing!
i realise i've happily thrown back what i've learnt.
hehe.
whatever it is.
i'm just very happy.
having planned for so long.
finally i've got my very own guitar.
yippie!


and for the first time ever.
had breakfast with weisin and teeseng at ntu.
teeseng happily 'skipped' tutorial.
to makan with us.
hehe.
i had hotcakes from macs!
it's been some time since i had macs breakfast.
hehe.
after that we went crashing teeseng's hall.
popped by his hall only to realise how messy it is.
haha.
played with his mac and took loads of wacky multi-shots.
haha. we look so happy, don't we?
decided to post one of the rare few nicer ones.
and we scanned through the pics in his mac.
only to see how 'toot' we look when we were in secondary school.
goodness.
super embarrassing.
i would never want those photos circulated!
haha.
it'll be so hilarious.
it was quite a good time catching up.
hehe.
rare opportunities to do so.
and i hope there'll be more.
it's gonna be harder once i start work.
i can't imagine.

more catching up with ppl next week.
i need to better manage my time.
so that i can be a good student.
and i can be effective in the different things i'm doing.

God, help me be a good steward.
the time you place in my hands.
help me to use them wisely.
to do Your work.
and excel in all that You've called me to do.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

second chance

second chance

You called my name
reached out Your hand
restored my life
and i was redeemed
the moment You entered my life

amazing grace
Christ gave that day
my life was changed
when from my shoulders
fell the weight of my sin

so it's with everything i am
i reach out for Your hand
the hope for change
the second chance i've gained

on You i throw my life
casting all my fears aside
how could greater love than this
ever possibly exist

consume my thoughts
as i rest in You
i'm now in love
with a Savior
bearing the marks of His love

so i'll wait upon You now
with my hands released to You
where a little faith's enough
to see mountains lift and move

and i'll wait upon You now
dedicated to Your will
to this love that will remain
a love that never fails


i can never imagine.
how my life has changed.
since that very day.
it's just amazing.
His love is amazing.
and i'm thankful.

how privileged.
to be given this second chance.
ask me again what i would choose that very day.
i can proudly say.
i'm so glad i took that step of faith.
and i never had regrets about that.

though i may face mountains.
but i know.
He reassures me.
a little faith's enough, My child.

there's surely more in my life that needs refining.
i'm sure He has more goodness in store.
and i can only stand.
amazed by His grace.

i love Jesus.