Kaiwen's blog

2011-01-26T00:43:00.004+08:00

It's raining heavily outside now. I smell the fresh rain, feel the cool breeze gently blowing, hear the pitter patter of the raindrops, and feel calm and relaxed (: I'm working on my Research Essay now and actually I've only just started :x Such nice weather makes me want to jump in my bed and sleep like there's no tomorrow hahaha. But I enjoy the silence of the night, where most are soundly asleep. (it's not that late actually.. going 1am) Hmmm.. I wonder how long I can work on this essay in this mood. Probably not very long since I'm quite distracted as you can see (: Yawn.. I shall try to do whatever I can in the next 30 mins or so.. Good night everyone and have sweet and beautiful dreams...

2011-01-21T15:10:00.001+08:00

바보...

2011-01-15T18:07:00.003+08:00

For everything you gain, you lose something else - this is what I am beginning to learn and accept. It is just futile to try to achieve everything, and as much as I want to be the spotlight in every arena of my life, be the star in everyone's eyes, I know that these do not come without sacrifices. Then, it all boils down to decision-making; what to take up and what to let go. When you know you have to let something go, that's the toughest part... Well, I just got to let go and trust God to piece everything up perfectly somehow (:

2010-10-23T11:03:00.000+08:00

He who dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. - Ps 91:1,4

2010-10-22T19:50:00.001+08:00

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and courts with praise. Even in the worst situations, God has still blessed you with life, breath, and so many good things (: Give thanks to Him and praise His name for the Lord is good and His love endures forever. -Ps 100:4-5

2010-10-22T17:18:00.002+08:00

Sigh ... I think I just learnt more about myself today and it's not something nice. Well ... no one's perfect and even though its difficult to control, I've really got to be more sensitive, accepting of other people's ideas and comments.

My project meeting just ended but it didn't really end well. Partially because of me being critical and wanting to clarify everything, we ended up not getting much done. Also, I didn't realise everyone was rushing for time and wanted to get things done quickly. Sigh ... this is not the first time I've been in this situation.

I really should try to look at the bigger picture, focus on getting as much work done as possible and keep my comments on little things until the end of the meeting. I'm a little perfectionist in my work and to understand things from my perspective, I just can't stand any tiny little detail that I don't feel right with. It's like something bugging and irritating you until you get rid of it. So, usually I like to clarify and make sure we are doing things the right way and I'm open to other's comments and thoughts but I stand strong on what I think is right too. If someone has a strong stand, then we'll just end up debating. Sigh ... I think it's not neccessarily a weakness because it's better than not caring at all or going with the flow. Yet too much of a good thing can be bad and balance is really the key.

I'm like trying to write reflections after messing something up ): Well ... thank God that I realise this earlier and not when I'm out in the corporate world. Uni's a training ground and it's where we should make all the mistakes and learn from it. I've learnt a lot about teamwork during these 2 years in SMU and have been in different situations, interacted with so many different kinds of people. Effective teamwork is really an art that one has to master and it's really situational as well. Anyway, no matter what, life's still good! Jiayou!!! :D

2010-10-05T21:25:00.002+08:00

I wrote my a short prayer poem today (: Since there's a Lord's prayer. This shall be my prayer haha ^^

Dear God, I pray
that through your mercy & grace
let my mind be renewed each day
as I proclaim your name & sing your praise
in awe of your presence, to hear what you have to say

2010-10-02T16:53:00.002+08:00

I just want a good rest today (: Laze and do my project work. Tomorrow I shall have the same spirit and energy to do everything again. Just today (: Let me recharge myself.

2010-09-28T15:34:00.003+08:00

Ahhh Finally!! The joy of solving an impossible question after so many hours! I'm so happy I feel like crying! This is a day worth remembering! Finance Chp 3 Qns 22 I will remember you forever! Coincidentally, you are the same as my birthday hahaha I think I'm starting to like Finance!

Indeed when we choose not to look at how big the problem is but how great God is, nothing is impossible (: I shall remember to focus on God four times as much as I look at the problem just like David!

2010-08-25T13:32:00.002+08:00

I'm the kind of person who likes to plan my future. Don't really like to step on unknown grounds. It makes me feel insecure and lost. There're always alternative paths that I lay for myself just in case one fails. I think I've planned my future up till the age of around 30+ or maybe 40s. But recently, I've been thinking. . what kind of life do I want to live when I reach the age of 40 or when I grow old and (may God forbid) ugly? What about life at 60s, 70s or even 80s? I have to admit I don't really think about marriage life or having a family. I think I'm more career-minded in some sense. But thinking about spending life alone for the rest of my life seems bearable only till the age of 40. Maybe it's time for me to rethink about life. . hm. . And I'm reaching the age of 23 soon. I think I'm beginning to embrace aging. It's not something I can control anyway. What I can do is to change myself for the better. It's kind of sad if I'm the same at the age of 23 and 18. Probably becoming more independent? Truthfully, I'm not really sure if becoming more independent is a good thing. Being independent is good, like being able to handle things on your own. But being independent from family isn't good. Hm. . more things for me to think through about life. . Hope I'll get some englightenment soon (: No matter what, life is still good and amazing.

2010-08-13T13:45:00.001+08:00

The word for this season is DISCIPLINE.

Discipline - to improve or attempt to improve the behaviour, orderliness, etc, of by training, conditions, or rules

and CHANGE.

I'm going to be more open and welcome changes in my life right now. Although it feels uncomfortable doing things that I'm not used to, I want a better me! Haha. I shall take it "Little by Little" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3bbMi_0Kpc

2010-08-09T15:11:00.002+08:00

I finally learnt how to cook 2 dishes! Haha so fun (: I went to my dad's house on Saturday and he taught me how to cook Baby Kailan and Sesame Oil Chicken. I think my dad's a great cook probably because he's really fussy over the food he eats.

The garlic smell actually lingered on my fingers for 3 days! :/ Couldn't get rid of it no matter how many times I washed my hands. But I'm proud of myself because now I know how to use a knife properly, chop meat, chop garlic and ginger, cook rice on a rice cooker, stir-fry on a wok etc. I know I sound like a noob but I was never taught all that! And it's just so interesting and fun :D

Recently, I've been listening to more English pop songs and I'm falling in love with those slow, rhythmic, owl city-like or songs that have beautiful lyrics. (: Just like how I love those English oldies. On the other hand, I love those up-beat, dance, digital Korean pop. Oh and I love classical piano and orchestra music. These are my favourite genres of music ^^ I'm so extreme haha but these are what's pleasing to my ears.

Since I'm listening to English pop songs now, I just wanted to share a few of my favourites (:

Plain white T's - 1234
Plain white T's - Delilah
Bruno mars - Just the way you are
Lenka - the show
Sky sailing - Captains of the sky
Colbie caillat - I never told you
Lady antebellum - Need you now
Eminem/ Rihanna - Love the way you lie
B.o.b - Airplanes
Muse -Neutron star collision
MYMP - No ordinary love
Train - Hey, soul sister
Train - This ain't goodbye
Train - Drops of jupiter
Paramore - I caught myself
Adam lambert - Whataya want from me
Mike Posner - Cooler than me

2010-07-27T14:10:00.001+08:00

Learn to find joy in the simple things of life. Learn to let go of the rest.

2010-07-25T22:52:00.003+08:00

Thank God for the sermon preached by Pastor Tan on sat (: It is not only encouraging but life transforming for me.

God, please give me the wisdom to go through the trials you have put in my life. Only you feel for what I am really going through. I really need you to help me pull through this. The Word & Prayer - only these will keep me going. (:

2010-07-21T00:52:00.000+08:00

포기해? 빠지면 ... 모르겠다

2010-07-20T01:19:00.002+08:00

Władysław Szpilman's life story is just . . . I can't describe it. Even though Szpilman lost his whole family, he perservered and survived. Not many would have kept on going like he did under such tough, horrifying situations where there wasn't even a glimmer of hope.

I can't even imagine the depth of the heartache and pain that he has gone through. It's ironic how beautiful music can be created from such sad and traumatizing life experiences.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8ECpeex5hc The music that saved his life but not his whole family. What would he be thinking of everytime he plays this piece?

I feel so fortunate to live in peaceful times like this. There's so many more things I can do in this life.

2010-07-18T21:19:00.004+08:00

Just came back from swimming (: 20 laps! There was one guy who swam so fast! No matter how fast I swam and dived he was always ahead. So irritating ): But I still feel good after swimming haha and a little sleepy ^ ^

2010-07-16T23:22:00.003+08:00

I slept 5 hrs the day before and 3 hrs yesterday so I'm feeling so tired right now! Zzz . . . But I just want to thank God for a few things before I finally have my long-awaited rest (:

I really have to thank my mum as well for waking me up this morning at 7am. So early! Even though I slept only 3 hrs, I thank God I felt like I slept 8 hours. So, I had all the energy to run the event. (But now battery really dead -_-)

Learning to live in gratitude (: That's one step closer to being a happier person! Haha
Can't wait to sleep like a zombie in a few minutes!

2010-07-12T00:36:00.004+08:00

Thank you for placing amazing friendships and relationships in my life (: Indeed, I should learn to build and enjoy meaningful relationships.

Also, in times of pressure, help me to be more positive and not succumbing to my natural circumstances. For I know that all the things you have placed in my hands will ultimately shape the person whom you want me to become.

The joy of the Lord is my strength. (:

2010-07-09T02:17:00.005+08:00

Reading an old post from Jasmine's blog made me teared. It's so true. It's really how I feel deep inside. It's a feeling nutured over time yet hard to describe in words and yet this whole thing she wrote summarized it. I wish I know how to get out of it, but I know I'm too afraid to step out.

From Jasmine's blog:

Part of the reason women are so tired is because

we are spending so much energy to "keep it together".
So much energy devoted to suppress the pain and keeping a good appearance.
"I'm gonna harden my heart", "I'm gonna swallow my tears"
Part of this is driven by fear that the pain will overwhelm us.

That we'll be consumed by our sorrow.

Words were said, painful words. Things were done, awful things.
And they shaped us. Something inside of us shifted.
We embraced the message of our wounds.
We made a vow never to be in that place again.
We adopt strategies to protect ourselves from being hurt again.
A woman who is living out of a broken, wounded heart

is one who is living a self-protected life.
Its her way of trying to "save herself".

As women we tend to feel that "it must be me. something is wrong with me."
That's the effect of early wounds.
We also believe that we are essentially alone,

because we aren't the women we're supposed to be.
We don't feel worthy of pursuit,

so we hang a "do not disturb" sign on our personalities.
We don't feel that we are irreplaceable, so we try to make ourselves useful.
We don't feel that we are beautiful, so we work hard to be outwardly beautiful.

We refuse our vulnerability in order to feel safe and in control.
We become nothing inviting or alluring, nothing tender or merciful.
Just because we are afraid.
We try so hard to protect our hearts from further pain.

However still, deep within, the ache is always still there.
The ache to be understood, validated, empathised.
The ache to relief our sadness & grief in tears; and comforted.
The ache to be pursued, desired, cherished; We want to be romanced.
Wanting so much to feel tt we are still worth to be loved.
That we are special.

2010-07-09T01:44:00.002+08:00

I loooove marketing. It's like an art. A skill you have to hone and perfect it over time. It's also like a strategy. Understanding consumers - the way they do it and what's the reason behind. Then simply presenting what you have to those chosen ones who would totally appreciate what you have to offer. Nuture long-term relationships with them and keep reminding them that you're always there when they need it (: Awesome. The $$? It will fall in naturally when everything's in it's right place.

2010-07-02T00:37:00.002+08:00

So tired (: Just ended visitation. Hmm. . Visiting the kids consistently every week can be really tiring. I would even dread visiting at times. But after visiting, though physically tired, I always feel happy. It's that warmth I receive from the parents and the kids every week and being a part of their lives that makes my life more fruitful.

I really enjoy teaching the kids schoolwork especially when I see them so eager to learn but because of their family situation they can't afford a tutor. Making a difference to just one person's life can be so meaningful and sometimes it doesn't take a lot on your side to change their lives for the better. Even if it's just one more smile on their faces, it's all worth it (:

2010-07-01T14:01:00.001+08:00

Ahhh Zara Sale!! > < Tmr tmr tmr

2010-06-30T23:42:00.000+08:00

I haven't been blogging for such a super long time! Let me revive it haha. Went out with friends today for kbox, dinner and ice-cream. Interesting to learn more about DISC personalities.

Recently, I've been having occasional mood swings. It's been a long time since I feel emotional. My piano is like my best friend in times like this (: If only my piano is a living creature, I bet he/ she would know how I feel. Because sometimes, I can't even explain why I feel the way I do.

2009-10-13T10:00:00.000+08:00

Sigh Sigh Sigh. . I am quite confident I'm going to flunk my MA quiz ㅠ.ㅠ 울고싶어. . 더 열심히 공부해야돼!!!!!!!

2009-10-08T16:26:00.000+08:00

Caretalyst R&R!

Finally. . Finally I feel I have a life! Haha school has been draining me slowly for some time. So it's good to chill, relax and get charged up again!

Had a relaxing and fun time going to JB with friends from Caretalysts (: I realised I haven't gone overseas for slightly more than a year! My last trip was South Korea on July 2008. I miss Korea and hopefully I can go to Korea for exchange in Yr 3 Term 1.

Anyway, we had a whole coach to ourselves! On the bus, I was trying to add another picture to my "When I grow fat" collection and I took Tian yi's picture because he is so thin! But he thinks the picture is nice unlike most people hahaha.

Our first stop was the world class Bak Kut Teh (recommended by Charlene) Haha (:

It's quite nice. Then, we went to a shopping centre and had free time for 5 hours :D

Mei Theng and I played arcade like noobs! Haha. . She's good at playing games. I keep on losing to her haha. Its cheaper to play arcade in Malaysia too. RM 50 per token and most games require two to three tokens. Then we played Para Para and made a fool of ourselves. It was Mei Theng's first time playing though and I think she has the talent in playing games haha because she got the hang of it pretty quickly.

After the arcade craziness, Mei Theng and I went to shop shop shop shop!!! Haha. . I bought some stupid stuffs like 2 sets of Vampire teeth (The first one was too big so I bought a second one. The second one was too small -.-), Lollipop, Donuts, Ice Cream. Hahaha and of course I had good buys too (: I bought a pair of yummy heels and a pair of nice orange flats. Total Damage at shopping centre: SGD $85.00 (I feel my wallet burning a big hole. Ouch!)

Then some left first because they have work to do and the rest sat on the coach and went to a nice yummy seafood restaurant. Really got to thank Liang Wei ->

for helping to plan all of these! He was our "Mr. nice tour guide" hee hee. Oh and there were two girls, Rachel and Pandora who kept on sleeping and sleeping whenever they board the coach hahaha. Ai Sui de Pan Duo La (:

Ooohhhh the seafood was awesome! We had chilli prawns, oatmeal prawns, steamed fish and many many more. Then we had Liong Koon sharing with us yummy stories hahaha all thanks to Cindy :D By the time we board the coach to head back to Singapore, we were all full and tired haha. But I kept bothering Mei Theng in the coach and asked her to teach me Cantonese! Hahahaha 미안하고 고마워! ㅋㅋ (Sorry and thanks!) Hee hees

2009-08-13T12:31:00.000+08:00

School's starting on next Monday! :D Had a long long holiday so I can't wait to resume to school life! Many have asked what had I done for the 3 months holiday, so I'm here to share how I spent it.

I took a 3 month Berkleeonline course and it started during the exam week. Really have to thank Mike for helping me out with a week's assignments! Haha. I had 3 modules - Music Business 101, Music Marketing 101 and Music Marketing: Press, Promotion, Distribution, and Retail. It was really good and worth the $4k plus I had spent on the course. It has broaden my music business and marketing perspective, helped me in creating my own marketing ideas and plans and shifted my whole mindset of the music business industry by forward thinking into the future of that industry. Some of my classmates are professionals in the industry and it was really awesome to hear their views on various issues. Haha.. it sounds like Berklee paid me to promote this.

http://www.berkleemusic.com/

After that, I had a korean variety show and drama marathon haha! To the point that I was catching the shows live on Internet Korean TV (KBS, SBS, MBC). Here are my favourite favourite must catch korean shows and dramas! :D I've ranked it according to my favourites too!

My Summer Holiday's Top Korean Variety Shows

1. 삼촌이 생겼어요 I have an uncle

2. 스타의 친구를 소개합니다 (스친소) Introducing Star's Friends
The Survival one is the best!*

3. 엠넷 스캔들 Mnet Scandal

4. 1박2일 1 Night 2 Days

5. 얼짱시대 Ulzzang/ Uljjang Generation

6. 패밀리가 떴다 Family Outing

7. 우리결혼 했어요 We got married

I'm talking about the real couple one, imo its not v.nice*

7. 골드미스가 간다 Golden Miss

8. 스타주니어쇼 붕어빵 Star Junior Show

9. 무한도전 Infinity Challenge

My Summer Holiday's Top Korean Dramas

(By the way, I finished watching 꽃보다 남자 Boys over flowers before holidays or it would have ranked first :D)

1. 찬란한 유산 Brilliant Legacy/ Shining Inheritance

2. 선덕여왕 Queen Seon Deok

3. 천추태후 Empress Cheon Chu

4. 파트너 Partner

5. 트리플 Triple

This show could have came in 4th, there's a cute guy and initially it's very nice. But the whole drama got screwed up when the girl likes her step brother. Ew.

TBC (To be Continued ... as in not korean shows haha .. my holiday stuff :D)

2009-07-20T02:05:00.001+08:00

오늘 기분 되게 이상해... 사랑하고싶어...
지난 일이 미워하고 사랑하고... 이제는 잊어버려야 해...
새로운 사람을 만나고 싶어... 하나님.. 그 사람은 빨리 찾아면 좋겠다...

2009-06-11T15:06:00.001+08:00

Dreams. . Dreams. . Dreams. . . (:

It takes a dream to wake up your faith, but it takes faith to make your dream come true.

I know what is my dream. But often dreams that drives you, motivates you and gets you really excited are often a little big for you to handle. I'm in pursuit of my dream now and I'm just at the preparation stage. Yet, sometimes I would get too focused at what I'm doing currently and really forgot about what that big exciting dream was. Expectedly, I start to become a little tired and procrastinate what I'm doing. Thoughts of "what if it will never work out?" and "what if I can't survive on my dreams?" as well as "how long will it take to realise my dream?" has been filling my thoughts recently. But deep in my heart, I still long to live for my dream. Dreams give me a sense of direction, a purpose in life and make me feel like I'm constantly progressing despite failures along the way. All I need was to be able to feel that dream close to me again.

Yesterday's leadership meeting was impactful. I really like Pastor Art's message on dreams and visions as well as on compassion. I admit sometimes I forget about the compassion while I'm in pursuit of my dreams. But nevertheless, compassion was once the spark that lit up my dream and so its very important too. I'm reading his book that I bought on dreams and it makes me want to dream all over again. Love it. I just got to constantly have faith that what God has spoke to me will come to pass and that anything is possible with Him by my side. My dream may be a small little insignificant apple seed now. But when the time comes, I believe in my heart it will grow to a huge tree and then to a huge orchard that can feed the world. (: Living a life of dreams and not a life bt default! I don't just want to fit in! ^^

2009-03-26T16:36:00.000+08:00

Insirations of today (:

We learn in school especially business school how to be analytical in every situation - weighing the pros and cons or assessing the probability of success. This has made us critical in making decisions and often we try to analyze the situation in all sorts of way to make sure that we won't fail. However, things in reality differ in such a way that we cannot predict everything that will go wrong and turn out to be successful. Sure, it's good to do all the statistics and forecasting to lessen the chances of a failure. But by being so safe and avoiding the risks, how will we learn to climb to greater heights? There is no easy way to success. All of us will make mistakes and learn from them. Out of the numerous mistakes and failures in our life, success will eventually surface. People who are less educated do not know much about analyzing the situations and often take risks. They are passionate about what they do much care less how others think of their decisions. When they fail, they learn from their mistakes and pick up themselves. Those are the people that will eventually succeed.

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When we get close enough to that particular thing, our thinking will change towards that. When we allow that thing to come close to us, the urgency will come. When we allow so, we will understand why some people do things the way they do. Its the same when it comes to evangelising and outreach. We can be near the issue itself but if we're not willing to go and walk in it, we'll be missing out the whole point.

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It's sad and heartbeaking to hear that Sun is in so much pain from Pst Kong's post. Pray that she will get better. (:

2009-03-05T18:00:00.000+08:00

Tomorrow's D-Day for V09 Semifinals @ Heerens! :D Can't wait. I pray that everything will run smoothly (: Recently have been so busy I feel that my health is deterioriating. Insufficient sleep and stress I suppose. Today's stress level is much better than yesterday's. Sad that I can't go for children church busing, cellgroup and church service this week. LTB execution. Sigh. I can only re-charge myself by doing quiet time I suppose. I will miss going to service. Like it very much.

2009-03-04T08:43:00.000+08:00

Caffeine makes my heartbeat race and my eyes to open wide. My head feels heavy and weird now after drinking coffee. That's what I got for my greediness haha. Shokudo offers coffee at $1 from noon to 3pm. I think it's too strong for me. Anyway, just bought some clothes from Espirit. My birthday month and there's 20% storewide discount. Anybody need me to buy anything? (:

2009-03-01T06:19:00.000+08:00

I'm having a bad flu. Sniffles. Had a bad flu while serving in children church too. The children were calling for me and in my head I only wanted to find the tissue paper in my bag haha. Still have a lot to go for biz law so I couldn't make it for the v09 semifinals rehearsal today. Well. Got to prioritise. I'm not superwoman. (:

2009-02-28T22:06:00.000+08:00

Some animated pictures I made for my cca's bbq :D

MIC Virtuoso BBQ

2009-02-27T01:15:00.000+08:00

It's early in the morning and I feel so lazy haha. Got to go get videocam from my aunty for my LTB project. I think I will just have one more nutella bread before I go prepare :D

Yesterday's v09 semifinals rehearsal was great. It's really interesting to observe how people perform (:

I'm going to settle my birthday stuff later (: Finally. . haha then I can send out invitations! Woohoo! Today feels like a good day. Got to catch up on my biz law mid term prep also! ^^

2009-02-24T11:20:00.000+08:00

Love what Eeteuk said:

"Today is always special.
Today cannot exist without yesterday.
Tomorrow cannot exist without today."

I'm thankful for today that exists because of all my yesterdays.
I'm excited today because of all the tomorrows that it will bring.
Stay focused! Don't let today just slip away (:

2009-02-17T17:30:00.000+08:00

It's nice to have your lightbulb moment (as said by my stats prof) :D I had mine today. It's amazing how something mashed up can untangle all at once. I just hope it remains this way. Fighting for my acad writing essay! (:

2009-02-13T12:42:00.000+08:00

Life hasn't been exactly fun for me for the recent weeks. I've met with failures, tried to overcome it and still failed. I've to admit that having a sense of time urgency is not in my blood. No matter how determined and I tried to overcome it (and amazingly I did pretty well for a week) but I'm still back at zero.

I woke up a little earlier this morning to get ready for class. I've no idea how I can be late while looking at the clock every 2-3 minutes. I feel stupid for making a fuss out of my pimples and take a long time trying to cover it with concealor. I've been late this whole week. It's like five jackpots in a row. Today's the day I hit the big jackpot - I skipped class and a quiz. It was horrible. I tried to flag for a cab but couldn't find any. I took cab yesterday and was late for 15 mins. I seriously can become broke just because of this stupid habit I can't seem to break.

Anyway, I got really depressed this morning. I've been experiencing so much failures in my life. There are times when I hate myself for being unable to do what others are able to do. My studies aren't doing well either. But I guess everybody has their own weakness. I thank God for letting me come to this low point in my life. I feel hopeless, tired, drained out, weak and I have absolutely no more energy to try to overcome my problems. It's really no fun yet I know that this is the best time because when I'm feeling hopeless, it's the time when God will show Himself strong.

"And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." - 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Because of your grace, I know I have what I need to overcome this problem. Since I've come to the end of myself -tag- it's time to rely on You to step up and help me pull through (:

2009-02-04T12:22:00.000+08:00

I'm so drained out this week. I feel so tired after LTB meeting that ended like 10.30pm yesterday and TWC meeting at 9am this morning. I can't believe I still have Biz Law meeting at 9pm today.

Suddenly feel the urge to go to the cinemas and catch a movie during my Acad writing class. I wish I could freeze time like Hiro and sleep for like 3 hours and catch a movie before doing my work :D Haha. . Maybe I should attend Xin Hong's talk on Time management today in the evening and manage my time better. . . Yawn =.= Let me invade other people's blog to de-stress hahahaha

2008-12-29T20:25:00.000+08:00

Blood donation day

This is my SMU friend Janice beside me and she's really a sweet and warm friend. Met up with her to catch up and she was nice to accompany me for blood donation after our lunch. We had lunch at Yoshinoya and after that went to the blood donation area stationed at Dhoby Ghaut mrt station. I realised that Janice is lazy to use exercise her brains at times hahaha. . because she turned down my offer to do Sudoku while waiting in the queue. Sob sob. Hahaha. .

Anyway, I really didn't expect to face this scenario once again. The doctor said that my blood pressure was low and told me to drink some water and come back to him after 10-15 minutes. The first time I went for blood donation, I didn't eat my breakfast so that might explain why. The second time I went for blood donation, I learnt my lesson and had a full meal before I went. Now's the third time and I had a full meal at Yoshinoya. I'm quite puzzled why my blood pressure was still low. . probably because the food weren't digested yet? Hahaha. . Next time I will have a full meal and wait for it to digest well :D

I drank plenty of water, and my blood pressure was finally satisfactory. However, when I went to test my blood, it showed a deficiency in iron. So at the end I still wasn't able to donate my blood. I was supposed to donate my blood and have Janice accompany me. It went the other way round ironically hahaha. . I'm grateful for having a friend like Janice who replaced me :D Hee hee. .

2008-08-09T23:03:00.000+08:00

Had lots of fun at Sentosa today with cellgroup and new friends. =D Totally drained out now. It's 11pm now and I still haven't pack for my FTB camp tomorrow hahaha. .DEAD. Church tomorrow morning! =D Then camp! Lots of activities! Can't wait!

I haven't uploaded the photos I took in Korea. I haven't update the photos I took in Bondue camp. Haha. . I'm just too lazy.

18th August. That's the day school's going to start! =D Can't wait! Life in Smu isn't going to be easy but I will give in my best! Taking 4 mods this semester. 'Financial Accounting', 'Introduction to Economics', 'Business, Government and Society' and 'Analytical Skills and Creative Thinking'. This is going to be so so so different from REMT or MIDI so I really got a lot to catch up! =D

2008-07-12T02:38:00.000+08:00

Im just so tired. So so tired right now.

2008-07-10T00:07:00.000+08:00

SMU Acceptance!

Wow!!! I got into SMU's Bachelor of Business Management! I was like giving up and not even hoping that I will get in. They really took such a long time to reply me. . I had my interview like on 2nd of May? Hahaha Anyway I'm super-duber-uber H.A.P.P.Y!!! I couldn't believe it when I check my status this afternoon to find out that I've been accepted. Haha I even burst out into tears. Drama mama =D

God gave me a verse when I prayed about my SMU admission.

"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you that you always having all suffciency in all things have an abundance for every good work." - 2 Cor 9:8

I even wrote it on my white board as a reminder to trust God on His promises but. .

"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life" - Prov 13:12

So. . that verse on my white board didn't stay for long. I doubted Him and I felt quite discouraged checking my admission status everyday. But God is really always faithful, His thoughts and ways are higher than us. =D Praise the Lord! Hee hee. .

2008-07-09T01:42:00.000+08:00

Yun Ju's Birthday Present!

Yun Ju's birthday is tomorrow =D She's a korean girl who is my tuition kid's friend.
My tuition kid is a korean too =D Hahaha.. sweet gift for her! Hope she likes it! Their parents have been really nice to me! =D

I drew the card! =D Think its cute heehee

Anyone knows what I wrote? =D

The presents. . .

Wrapped! Yummy! The End!

2008-06-22T16:00:00.000+08:00

Emerge Junior 2008

Dear Teacher Anna,

We hope to see you soon! Enjoy yourself in Australia (=

Love, W06.

2008-06-20T02:35:00.000+08:00

Just got back from visitation (= Anna, my leader is going Australia tomorrow and I've to do busing and visitation without her. . I was quite nervous about the whole idea at first, but she gave a very detailed and thorough briefing today. . so Phew! Haha cleared some of my doubts. . Its a good opportunity I feel =D

Tomorrow, my korean tuition kid, Sarah and her friend Sally is coming to my house. =D And to speak the truth, my house is in a mess right now. . I've got to tidy my house and think of how to entertain the kids tomorrow. I love teaching korean kids. Killing two birds with a stone. A job plus korean culture exchange =D Haha. . Alright. . got to practice my Piano Aural now ^^ Aja Aja!!

2008-06-18T16:04:00.000+08:00

Disappointment

I'm so disappointed in myself. Just got scolded by my piano teacher. Feels terrible. But no point in brooding over it. I've got to recollect myself and stop blaming myself. Got to do something about it. My mock exam is just a week away and I still have pieces I don't know how to play. This is going to be a tough week. Got to tell myself not to give up. But. . I wonder if there's still any hope.

2008-06-17T17:00:00.000+08:00

Just a normal tuition day. But fun =D

Look at how happy my cute Eeyore is! With his new friend, a little red octopus that I've decided to call it Momo =D Hahaha. .

Ok. . This is my tuition kid, Darius. If you look carefully at the picture, he is actually trying to show me a bubble on his tongue =D Hahaha. . I'm teaching him Chinese today. . And he hates it. So I've got to come up with all sorts of funny and weird ideas to engage him into learning Chinese. I taught him Chinese words today by making them into 'families', basically words with the same sides. Then, I played a soccer board game with him to test him the words he had just learnt. And he won! Hahaha. . Not that I can't win! But he is just a kid haha. . so I gave in to him for most of the time.

P.s. His mouth is not lopsided. Just trying to be funny =D

The day I graduated. . .

2008-06-17T01:53:00.000+08:00

Graduation Day!

P.s. Thanks everyone! For sending me the photos ^^