Appreciating the people around us

It's really amazing how time can really past so fast and guess what we are already at the 2nd last day of 2008. I could still recall the days when I needed a miracle in the lab for my dear bacteria to clone out the right and exact sequence of the DNA.. I waited for months and months, failed for more than 10 times when people just did it right for the first time. It was discouraging but thank God that everything went on time, everything went alright just before the project was due. Same exact feeling right now, with the anticipation of getting employed after so many trials... Sometimes it can really get really disheartening, but the promises of God are Yes and Amen. His promises are real, He will never leave me nor forsake me. He will watch me with His eye. Smiles. So I am still Hopeful.

Nonetheless, 2008 has been the best year yet of which the most significant period of my life are the times in SOT. It was truly the best!!

The accomplishment of 2008 (The milestones)
Jan - Finally get started with the experiments in late Jan!
March - Completed the FYP, completed Design II major project
April - Finished the final papers in NTU
April - Enrolled into SOT
May - Went for my first mission trip and got into the first car accident on Bud's car
Jun - Serve CCH in a much greater measure
July - Graduated from NTU
July - Minister to people in emotional healing
Aug - Graduated from SOT 2008!!! (Finished reading 10 books within a short span of 5mth which I never did in my life)
Aug - CG multiplication
Sep - Went through an exciting Birthday and an unforgettable September with a series of events...
Sep - First Traffic Offence!
Oct - Help out with CCH with operations
Oct - Serve as counselor ic
Nov - ASIA CONFERENCE!
Dec - XMAS!

I am thankful to God for my brother, for the transformation in his life. Something changed ever since I went to SOT. Cool isn't it? Readers, what are you waiting for? Get yourself enrolled then! He used to be a short tempered person, in the beginning of the year. Look at him now,much more patient, rising up in CG, compassionate and loving. Smiles.. hahah Great is our God.

Thankful for SOT. My life is never the same again. I started having healthy self esteem, look better, love people more, love God more, being wiser and discerning. The things that I experienced are so awesome that given a chance I would still go for SOT man!! I found myself good friends like Jing, Qiu Ping, Yvonne, Chai Ying, Perez, Peter, Zong Xing, Kee Wei, Bernard, Chloe, Bernice, Xin Yan, Wan Xiu, Lawrence, Jodie, Pranee, Juliana, Yun Rui so on and so forth. Not forgeting the stronger friendships that I really treasured with Jing, Jessica, Lilian and Hui Mei. I really missed those days. Heaven on earth. I missed the mission trips, the morning prayer, the morning going to school together, the chionging of assignments, everything. My goal came to past. SOT 2008 is the goal fulfilled. In 2008 I wrote in my goal card, I want to know a make another good friend, and I have found her, Jing. smiles. I think I got more than 1.

Another goal I wrote was to know the people in LYL more. ANd it came to past!! Hahah get to know Felix, Cassandra, Esther, Elizabeth, JiaSheng, Elaine, Jun Yu, Bennie, Jasmine, Melissa......loads loads more. I am simply blessed. I shall begin to write more things on the new yr resolution again!!! hahha

2009 shall be the year I get attached. But before that I want to put career first. BF first, CG, then followed by relationship. Meanwhile, I will pray and believe ba. smiles.
My goal for the CG this year is to raise up more CoGLs, multiply the CoG and multiply the CG. I want to be much closer to every single member than ever before. My goal is to bring my Mum to church. Think it will happen this year.

Lilian is right. The 2 major milestones are SOT and NTU schooling. Design II and FYP were the battles I fought this year. It was a trying yet victorious year. It was really challenging doing the DESIGN II and FYP with no very easy people. It was really tormenting at times. Yet I thank God for friends like HUi Qing, Ya Xuan, Lilian, Cindy, Xue Ping, Wang Liang, Huang Lei and Hong Fang.

Between August to November were the times I learnt how to handle my personal issues and to lean on God. I think I have fought a good fight... hahah I had great friends like Yi Lun, Zhenn, Hui Mei, Lilian, Jing, Yong Siang, Jia Jia, Zhi Peng, Caleb, Calvin who were there as counsel and comfort. Through that I learnt to be stronger, wiser.. I really do.

The year is going to end tml! I am excited with the new year ahead. Greater things are yet to come.

2009 Goals.
1. Love God more and to finish the rest of the Bible not read
2. Get Baptized
3. Bring and integrate 3 personal friends
4. Shed fats!!!
5. Run Stand Chart in Nov (10K)
6. Learn to dance
7. Get a Job in the beginning of Jan
8. Save up and bless my parents every month
9. Read 10 books in the year 2009
10. Have much better complexion!
11. Multiply the CG raise up CoGLs
12. Get attached.

An unusual sight

That Sat I was given the chance to help out with CCH CHristmas Production. I had an unusual encounter. I was asked to take care of a youth who has lost his sight and his name is Benjamin. Benjamin is 14 years old and he has also lost his sense of hearing therefore he is dependent on the hearing aids.

During worship, the moment he sang. I couldn't help but cried. His love for God is pure and sincere. With all of his heart, he sang, loud and clear. The presence of God lingered in his presence. Though he didn't have all his senses working, but he has a pure heart. Blessed are those who are pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Benjamin looks contented with whatever he has. It sets me thinking... There are a lot of wants and desires, demands and questions we have towards God. When do we truly come with the aim of just seeking God... Nothing else.. smiles.

Its Lilian's day!!

On the 20 DEC 2008, PRINCESS LILIAN had her 23rd Birthday Party with Sze, Chris & Estelle. The ladies night at NewYork NewYork!! Now waiting for Chris to upload all the pictures. This lilian loves to confuse her friends by putting all different birth dates on facebook and friendster and she claims that those who are closer to her will know. The irony is that till today I am still confuse. Pardon me my dear friend.. hehehe.

She made a wish that day and I felt that its good to display it here! She wants to get a**ach** in 2009!!! I can't help but to say, where can you find such a sweet and nice gal in Singapore? Makes breakfast for me. Encourages me. She is always up to new and creative ideas that will spark off energy in you. She is just a person with amazing capacity to love and her patience level is high man.... So.. praying for you!! Hehehehe...

On wednesday, we went out to shop. I manage to convince her to put on a nice little coat dress in Tangs and till now she is in love with it but yet to buy it. While waiting for the lovely princess to try out all the dresses, hahaha, I sat down right outside the changing room. And started self-shooting. LOLs. Nice right.

Happy Birthday my dearest friend. I LOVE YOU

Monday to Friday

Its been really a fruitful week!
Monday I went for the tuition which is $40/hr! However it lasted only for 2 lessons, nonetheless I am thankful because I knew greater things are yet to come, or rather greater things are coming. There should be a reason. I can sense something coming.... hahhah (Shall keep u guys in suspense!) Once again I participated in painting the house for a while. I went to Ling's house after that to recede the place for myHope. It is a neat and cozy environment. I also get to meet her interesting sisters Li Jun, Si Yin and her mum. I felt the need to really pray for them, for her mum's job. I really felt it. =) I just love to spend time with them.

Tuesday...
Feeling really gan cheong about the myHope meeting which is to be carried out on Wednesday, I was involved in the planning, the execution and basically holding the entire meeting. No doubt having some experience with it in SOT to preach in a setting of 20 people, I stil felt the butterflies in my stomach flying here. How to lead worship? How to give altar call? How? Well if I have not known the reason for all that I am doing, I would have given out.
At night, attended the combine meeting at JW. Pastor was sharing with us what God had spoken to him and we were all praying. It really feels good to be in the house of God praying. smiles..

Wednesday
SUN IS BACK!!! After so long, she is finally back.
MyHope
Ling came to my house. I woke up early to pray, to prepare everything...Then we left off for her house. The eunos friends didn't turn up in the end. BUT we met a lot of new friends like Benjamin, Shawn, Hua Jun and Lixing. We played Basketball after that and even celebrated for Ben's birthday. He invited us to his party the next day!! I missed Basketball, the running, the shooting, the perspiring, the loosing of fats. Ben loves Jay Chou to bits, he even made a comparison photo between him and jay. LOL. That's the classic.
I am really thankful for friends like Jo, Ling, Hocksoon and Willy, who made all these possible. I think it wouldn't have happened have they not turned up. Hey guys, I really really appreciated your great help!!

Thursday
We went for Ben's party! Ling, me and Lixing. I got to know the SHE and Wang Ren Fu look alike. Anyway he really looked like Ren Fu Miniature. SHE-->Eleanor, Rion and Zen. Talking to young people really makes me feel younger! hahah.
At night we went to HockSoon's house for another myHope and I have the opportunity to lead another meeting. I really want to give credits to Jo for being such an awesome guitarist, insisting on playing even though her fingers are with blisters. Awesome!! Thank Ling for taking the nuggets, bringing Lixing home, waiting for MeiLing and cabbing down. I seriously appreciate everything you have done, gal. Thank you Bel for bringing the DVD player. Thanks for availing your help, if not for you, I guess we don't even have things to watch. lol..HockSoon thanks fro the sacrifices you have made by forgoing your movie with your friends.

Friday
Serve in CCH!=) Picked up the lovely kids Sherlyn, AShlyn and also Dawson. These children are really very interesting. Love them to bits. Went for myHope, the final one, at Saren's house, hosted by Jo. It was awesome. I felt the presence of God. I really enjoyed all the fun man... for more details you can refer to www.n282.blogspot.com. I received a call to meet Jose regarding a Job interview. I shall update you guys if there is good news. I went out to meet her all the way until 12am at night. It was a great fellowship. Chatted with Zhenn all the way until 1.30am with her screaming at the background because of the scary beesssss!! Lol. She is just so cute man. I love talking to Zhen, she always make me feel edified.

One of the sweetest sister..

The lovely jo's blessing... =)

Jo, someone always full of love. God always use her to speak to me about enlarging my capacity to love, to bless. She is such a detailed person. So proud of her.. Thank you sis for all the love and blessings you have been showering me. I just love fellowshipping with you.

My life, Your Song

WHOSE HANDS ARE THESE
HOLDING MY TRAPEZE
WHEN I FLY
YOU CARRY ME
WHOSE EYES ARE THESE
WATCHING OVER ME
EYES OF LOVE
THAT SET ME FREE


UNAFRAID
WHAT'S AHEAD
YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE BEFORE
MY WHOLE WORLD
YOUR DESIGN
YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE
JUST RIGHT BEHIND


MY LIFE IS YOUR SONG
TO YOU MY HEART BELONGS
LET ALL EARTHLY CROWNS
FADE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS
MY LIFE IS YOUR SONG
I'LL SING FOR YOU ALONE
NOTHING IN THIS WORLD
CAN TAKE ME AWAY FROM YOU
OUR LOVE GOES ON AND ON


WHOSE ARMS ARE THESE
SHELTER ME FROM HARM
IN THE STORM
YOU ARE MY CALM
WHOSE VOICE I HEAR
WHISPER IN MY EAR
WHEN I'M LOST
YOU'RE ALWAYS NEAR


IN ALL MY LIFE
BE GLORIFIED
WITH CHRIST IN ME
NO LONGER I
SO TAKE MY ALL
CONSUMING FIRE
YOUR LIGHT IN ME
I'LL LET IT SHINE

When I was listening to the lyrics of this song, tears went down. My life is Your song...to you my heart belongs. Let all earthly crowns fade in the shadow of the cross.

I need You God..

nothing can take me away from You

Random !!!

Hahhaa I am supposed to paint the last side of the wall... and here I am blogging. Tsk tsk tsk.. Shsssh Daddy has gone out to get the paint, so for the time being I can allow myself the last few minutes to put up the photos!!! =)

Smiles

Yes! I was awaken by the still small voice and its time to go to play for Jing's CG. What an honour to be able to help. Hahah..what's the song? Elevate Your name and the God I know. Interesting attempt to play the new praise song because I am not very familiarized with 16 chords. I didn't take a lot of time to practise because I reach home quite late yesterday. Just want to thank God, i know this is not a coincidence. It's quite funny why God always like to choose the base things of the world to put to shame those things that are mighty.

As I was on my way to Jing's CG, something just thugs at my heart. I want to love God more. Really..

I need to His love to fill my love tank. Patience, love. I need to love more. Love love love. Without Love I am nothing. God is love..

Looking at this past one year, its really the best year so far.

The Good thursday

Just went for an interview with GSK, a very established pharmaceutical company this morning at 930am. And I met Sheng Min there. We applied for the same position! =) The interview was quite alright but there was one question I thought I didn't answer very well.. hahaha Keeping my finger cross. Smiles, thank God for this open door!

I went to South East CDC after that to get myself registered with the recruit consultancy. I met a friendly/ overfriendly consultant. Hmmm... Oh well, nvm.. hahaha. I shall be smarter bext time. Weird people do exist.
Did you manage to get the Free Star Bucks? Hahah I just love the happy and positive atmosphere they had at the StarBucks Coffee place. Everybody carried such great attitude! =) But don't just go for the freebies. Christmas is more than just receiving, it is giving. I love the way they have a day off just to do charitable deeds like this... Hope, one day, I too, able to set up a school for the poor. That's my dream. The other dream is to open a chocolate factory.. hahhaha.. lilian remembers all my crap..

The highlight of the day is able to meet two of my very good friends: Zhen & Ling. Thank God for such a great fellowship. We had alot alot alot alot alot alot of FUN!! hahhahaha Well, next time must arrange an earlier outing with the lovely N282 peeps. Thank God for zhen & ling. They just ended my day well. Thank you Zhen for the treats.. Thank you Ling, just love your contagious laughter.. Stupid, keep making me gave out the cards, win or looose. I got nothing to say but you two are in cahoots... tsk tsk tsk

The 3 of us
Christmas festival Special...SO NICE! I LOVE CHRISTMAS! Ling's drink! Shall we take pictures at Orchard together. Hmm.. this year's lightings quite nice. There are a lot of sweets.

My favorite Matcha (Middle) don't know why Zhen don't like. Even though the color don't look too apealing!! I love you Matcha. Anyway the Matcha Icecream at AZU ZABO is super nice!!

TCC!

My laoda, Zhenn..

Walking step by step with faith

By Cassie's request... Here is the blog.. Time to be self-centered.

Now I am trusting God for a job.
Initial days of the week right after AC, was just liked what Pst Tan said, we were brought back to the world, the reality. Faith dipped upon constant waiting for the calls for interview yet no one really did ring me up. Even when I watched the Qian Xian Zui Zhong, they were talking about jobs, recession and hopelessness. I was pretty much discouraged and weighed down by all these worries.. Especially so when almost a hundred resume had been sent out... AND I am still here...unemployed.

Just last monday, I was being lectured by my Dad for not staying at home enough for 3 hrs late into the night. I guess that was the escalation of the unhappiness for the late night home-coming and the early disappearance in AC. Well, I am not perfect either, but I am thankful that at least we communicated like what Buddy Hui Qiong said. I never regret going AC, it changed my life. Of course, I still love Daddy. And I love to spend time with my family. Love them... Don't get me wrong, Family comes before ministry. =)

My mum hadn't recovered, she wasn't feeling too well either. Initially we thought it was dengue fever with the fever and cold syndrome switching back and forth, and the body aching unceasingly. Later we were told that if the report was tested positive, she would be admitted straight into hospital. I prayed and thank God it wasn't dengue. Thank You Lord. So 2 weeks past, Mum is still not feeling well. Once again, she visited a doctor. It was diagnosed that she might have a blood virus. Today, Dad brought her to GH for a more thorough check. It's gonna be alright. Her movement is a little restricted because her legs are a little swollen. It's recovering. =) The change of blood will be rather slow, so I guess this virus will take a while. I am still believing for healing..

I thank God that each time when I started to pray, I felt much much better. In all these times, the person who is with me, in thoughts, in feelings, in everything is none other than God. Not discrediting the encouragement and prayers of the loved ones, but to emphasize that sometimes when we feel down, we tend to look for the hope, support from everywhere else but God... The truth is no one, no human can give you the satisfaction, the contentment, and the peace like He does. I am not an orphan, Jesus says He will not leave me as orphan. He is with me, I am not alone, not forsaken. He loves to provide and He knows my need. He will not be too early, not too late, right on time.

Just now, I was reading a book by Pst Cho. He says the cure to anxiety is prayer. Prayer gets to the cause of the anxiety.
Phil 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Isa 43:18Do not [earnestly] remember the former things; neither consider the things of old.
19Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

Matt 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Rom 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,[a] who[b] have been called according to his purpose.

Phil 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

SO I started to visualize myself working in giving presentation. Pst Bob says must create a catch screen to see what God is saying. So i started to confess... =) Smiles. Thank you Lord.

Other than the area of career, is the area of relationship. For that, I shall trust God. Smiles. Setting apart for Him, and eventually the right one will come along when the time is right. Smiles. Keep thinking about what had already happened, holding on to the past were something that consumed alot of energy, mentally and emotionally. To the younger generation (not saying that I am old) , they would probably have chosen the easy trial approach. I had a great fellowship with Zhen on Sat.. I love that fellowship. She said something very very true. She said, I don't have to find, what I need to do is to love God, look good. Thats settle all. Some friendships are divine, you feel lifted up when you spend time with that person. =) I guess I have found them. Thank you Zhen.

Thank God for Hui Fen. Really appreciate all that you have done for me. More than words man.. Hugss. Thank you for always helping me to the max u know how.