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.