Sunday, January 28, 2007
♥ 10:21 PM
A walk to remember
Attended my second leaders' meeting at PLMC this afternoon, and I certainly got more than what I've bargained for.
The commitment, the dedication and the passion needed to serve the TNG youths were all driven home today during our time together, and I was challenged by my beautiful Saviour to take up a new mission, to pick up where I had left off back in SAC - to become a cell leader once more.
Excitement and anticipation was further stirred up when Mildred, Lizzie and Eunice approached me, imploring me to help their cell. The love which God has placed in my heart for this group of extraordinarily dazzling young ladies has played an important role in helping me come to a decision.
Yes, my Lord, let my desire be for You. Let my motivation be to serve You and to live out the divine purposes You have set for me in my time here on earth.
It will be one exhausting journey ahead, what with school work, internship, job-sourcing and now, cell ministry, but I know that the more I give of myself to Yahweh, the more He'll bless me. No doubt about it, I serve a faithful, merciful God who will see me through everything.
Although I departed from church with a heavy heart - due in part to his fickle mindedness and bewildering behaviour - Jehovah Jireh will heal, will minister to me, will transform me into a godly woman who glorifies His name.
Time may heal all wounds, but only Jesus can remove the scars.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Thursday, January 25, 2007
♥ 12:19 PM
22 years and counting...
My 22nd year on this earth was ushered in yesterday amidst many many wishes, and a couple of cakes (boy am I going to get FAT).
Truly, I've never felt more loved. :)
To my most wonderful mummy, daddy and mei mei (Sharon), thanks for the delicious carrot cake from Room for Dessert and the song. Oh yes, Ah Ma, Gu Gu, Gillian Gu Gu and Liu Yi wished me as well. I love my family!
Thank you my dear god-sister Edwina for the cute card and gorgeous earrings.
Thank you fellow Polar Bears - James, Charmaine, Hui Hui, Rachel, Rebecca, Leanne and Glenn - for the cake, the book, and especially Glenn for serenading me with that lovely version of a birthday song :)
Thank you Kevin, Bene, Sharmaine, Darryl, FuKhai, Eugene, Cheryl, Charlene, Vivien, Sophie for the SMSes.
Most of all, I thank God for blessing me with all that I have, for loving me just the way I am.
Through my trials and struggles, through my tears and pain, through my smiles and laughter, through the good times and the bad, my glorious Saviour has never let me down, nor left me alone.
Thank you my loved ones and friends for your love and support.
Thank you my Lord, for everything.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
♥ 8:49 AM
I feel the earth move
It's been a week since I've updated; but really, it doesn't feel that a whole 7 days have passed.
There are a lot of things I wish to share, yet when it comes down to crunch time, I find myself feeling lost, not knowing where to start.
God has been good.
Yes, that's an excellent way to begin. In the face of disappointment, He has held me high. In times when I've fallen short of His expectations, He has forgiven. In my areas of weakness and vulnerability, He has sustained.
So what else has happened? Let me think.
Spoke to my grandmother last night, and was heartened by her declaration that she is considering getting baptised. The grace of God has softened her heart. Amazing.
My dad has informally received the promotion which my sister and I have been praying for, and he has requested that we pray for him. Hallelujah. What more can I say?
Emotionally, it has been one wild roller-coaster ride but I've come out stronger, more aware of my priorities, more certain of the power of my wonderful God.
I've been led on, let down, hurt; but my Saviour will see me through the storm.
Faith, afterall, is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
♥ 1:21 PM
God's in the little things
When you get up in the morning, smile and thank God that you're still living and breathing.
When the sun shines, and the stars twinkle, sing a song of praise to the Creator of all things.
When you cry, know that Jesus is there holding you safely in His embrace.
When you laugh, know that your Father is sharing your joy.
When trials come, remember that Abba Father will see you through all storms.
When needs overwhelm, Jehovah Jireh will provide abundantly.
When things seem to go just fine, bless the Saviour for His mercies and grace.
Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.
I am basing my hopes, happiness, my all in my magnificent Redeemer.
What about you?
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Sunday, January 14, 2007
♥ 8:49 PM
Highs and lows
Lessons daily from Monday to Friday - with a break on Wednesday. Dreaded but necessary.
Lunch at New York New York on Wednesday with sis, Bene, Khai, Edwin, Clarabelle. Nice food, at reasonable prices.
BS at NCC on Friday evening with the guys and Hui (thanks Kaifeng for the ride down to Suntec). Bought NCC's new CD too!
Lessons on Saturday morning followed by lunch at Hotel Rendezvous with my family, dessert at Miss Clarity Cafe, and finally shopping at TecMan where we met Kevyn and Amanda.
Fusion at Suntec on Saturday night with my sis and her girls. Prior to that, went shopping with sis, Wei Shan, Bervin, Kevin (thanks for the ride) and Kaifeng at Zara where Kevin purchased a beautiful shirt and Kaifeng adamantly refused to try on any shirt with stripes.
Cell this morning with Sam and the girls. Lots of keropok and sugary drinks. Sinful!
It has been one busy week, though I do look forward to more time of fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ, and the prospect of becoming a cell leader sooner than I thought.
My struggles, real as they remain, seem to pale in comparison when it comes to serving the Lord and His beloved children. Joy comes from giving, as I've recently realised.
God, truly, has changed me in bigger ways than I've ever imagined possible.
God, truly, is a God of miracles.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Friday, January 12, 2007
♥ 12:17 PM
The week in retrospect
Second week of school has come and gone - well, almost (I'm sitting here having my last class of the week).
I've applied for internships to Procter & Gamble as well as Pricewaterhouse Coopers as a marketing intern, and I'm leaving it to God to lead me in the way He wants to direct my life thus far.
Rushed down to church after my internship briefing last night for cell group meeting and also to celebrate his birthday with the rest of my church mates; in the end, I could do no more than to and him his card and present and to shake his hand politely.
At this juncture, although my feelings for him remains, I surrender completely to Christ all my feelings and uncertainties.
In Your hands, I belong
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
♥ 10:49 AM
2 more to go
"So when will you be graduating?"
That's the question I've been asked many times over these past couple of months. Well, the big day's somewhere in December this year, though commencement will only take place in April 2008.
It's amazing how my university life has whizzed past me, and I'm suddenly nearing the end of this momentous phase of my life. 16 years of books, studying, school.
Going, going, and soon to be gone. Just like that.
Where did the years go? Scary stuff.
So we (SMUggers) are currently into the second week of school, and what can I say, except that the Lord has been exceptionally faithful, and I've been wonderfully blessed.
5 courses, but only 2 full projects. That in itself is nothing short of a miracle.
I had bid for 4 of my classes alone, but Jehovah Jireh has provided me with good course mates. I've found friends, made some new ones, and just this morning, in the midst of my fretting, God sent some lovely people to comfort me (via MSN, but now I have been reminded that I'm loved).
Entering Science Exploration class this morning was a harrowing experience - I had bid for the wrong session and so, am separated from my dear godsister. I felt lost, and more alone than I ever have in SMU.
However, not 10 minutes into class, Elaine dropped me a message via MSN inviting graciously inviting me to join her project group.
During break, Ansen - my International Economics teammates spoke to me, I was introduced to his friends, and now, I've my Science Exploration team comprising of Ansen, Royston, Ian and I (yes I'm in an all-guys group again).
This was followed by my beloved Marketing group mates David and Mabel dropping me a "we miss you" message, also through MSN.
The sound reminder of how God will always provide has been driven home, not 30 minutes after my silent plea to Him. His love, truly, renders me speechless.
Indescribable.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Monday, January 08, 2007
♥ 12:58 PM
School's in!
Alright, praise the Lord! I finally have a confirmed timetable for this term.
Here is my less-than-pretty schedule for this term...
Monday: 1200-1515 (Law & Intl Biz)
Tuesday: 0830-1145 (Science Exploration)
1200-1515 (Capstone Seminar)
Wednesday: FREE day!
Thursday: 1200-1515 (IT & the Law)
Friday: 1200-1515 (Environment, Health and Aging)
Yet another full-load term, but I have utmost faith that I'll do more than ok :)
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Friday, January 05, 2007
♥ 10:20 AM
Red-faced
Just got back from an almost mundane trip to the doctor's - I'm fine, no worries there - and will be headed for school in a while's time.
Encountered a strange patient who was jittery and who muttered to herself half the time. The best (or worst) thing? She was seated right next to me in the cosy waiting area.
So here I am, trying to shut out her strange utterings by burying nose in a tattered, dated tabloid while she paced the room, even harrassing hapless clinic assistants - yes, those people working the counters are NOT nurses - from time to time.
Besides causing discomfort to those in her vicinity, it appears that this particular middle-aged woman (I hesitate to use the word "lady") is also gifted in the art of eaves-dropping.
Upon hearing that I was the patient who was supposed to consult the doctor before her, she jumped up from her seat and said that she was hungry and if I could allow her to go first. Note that this request was done not by asking me but by blankly staring into space and talking to nobody in particular.
No, feisty old moi was hardly intimidated. As usual.
So how did I handle the situation you ask?
Simple, I said "no".
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
♥ 10:22 PM
BOSS
Yet another round of frantically bidding for courses which I wish to take but have yet to secure.
Bring on the headaches, heart palpitations, and sleepless nights.
Inflation can kill. Know that.
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
Monday, January 01, 2007
♥ 1:26 PM
Kingdom Ushers!
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 1:26 PM
The whole gang...sans James, Nigel and gf
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 1:25 PM
Polar Bears @ my NY party!!
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 1:25 PM
Take 2
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 1:24 PM
Glenn "my rock" Seah :)
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 1:23 PM
Happy Campers...all 120 of us!
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 1:21 PM
The pretty galss
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 1:20 PM
MySpace rox my sox!
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 1:20 PM
On the way to Kota Tinggi
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*
♥ 12:30 PM
2007
2006 ended on a relatively tame note - no hard boozing, no rancuous partying.
Instead, the very last day of the milestone year which marked my progression from teenhood to official adulthood (I turned 21!) was spent - in chronological order - eating brunch with my folks, supermarket shopping, frantically trying to finish whipping up all the dishes I had to prepare for the party, an awesome time of fellowship with my bros and sis in Christ, Nightwatch service, and finally, supper with my wonderful church mates.
My first new year greeting came from Kaifeng, whose hand was also the first I held in 2007 courtesy of Pastor's request that we joined hands in singing our closing song.
My first new year hug was presented by Uncle Allan :) Thank God for placing such a devoted mentor in my life. He has challenged me, and invoked a desire and passion in my once stone-cold heart to love God and to serve Him.
While my emotions remain unsettled, and yes, I acknowledge that I'll take some time to heal, the new year is a period of time whereby I would like to commit my life to Him who loves me and to find my focus once more.
Alright, enough talk.
Now let the pictures speak for themselves. Enjoy!
*~and you'll never know till you get there~*