Penny, la Musicienne

"Why Darfur" Townhall LIVE

2010-12-13T00:13:00.002+08:00

One of the projects I'm so honored to be part of - "Why Darfur" Townhall LIVE from a refugee camp in Eastern Chad. What an experience to be hearing from the Dafuri refugees. Will write more as soon as I find time :) Meanwhile, prayers for the people will be much appreciated.

American Thanksgiving Day

2009-12-05T18:10:00.005+08:00

Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day on the 4th Thursday in November. Grandma (my landlady's mother-in-law) told me to join them for Thanksgiving dinner about a month before that. And Marianne, my landlady, she invited 4 of my friends along.

I got some work done during the day time, and helped Marianne with some dishes in the afternoon. After grandma came with her pumpkin pies, we started chatting - about the history of Thanksgiving day, and what we were thankful for. Marianne told me about the Macy's Parade in New York City, which we got to watch on the TV. And on this day, the guys will be watching football. The day after Thanksgiving, it's called the Black Friday. It's the day where all the stores will be on crazy sales and people would line up in front of the outlets from midnight just to make sure that they got all the best deals they could ever get. That's my Becoming American #118. No, I lost count of my lessons now ;p

We had some pretty good conversations in the afternoon. Marianne shared how this year has been a good beginning to her, and she teared. It has been 10 years since her daughter passed away, because of a kind of rare cancer. If she had lived, she would be in her late 20s today. I am the 4th NUS student she has hosted, and my seniors who lived with her previously were all guys. Grandma told me that I'm the first girl Marianne takes, and it has worked out perfectly for her. She couldn't even get near girls before, because that would remind her of her late daughter. I thank God that things have got better for Marianne, and that she's able to move on really.

I give thanks for Marianne and grandma have been like my family away from home. Before I fly out for vacation or for work, she would say, "Have fun alright?", or she would remind me to bring all the stuff I need . It's simple things like this that makes me feel like it's a home. Though I would try to spend as much time with her, work has been keeping me incredibly busy. I've been getting back from work past midnight, and I havent seen much of Marianne. It hit me when grandma told me how Marianne would talk to her about me a lot, and that she hasnt seen me a lot lately. I felt so bad, the fact that she talks to grandma about me a lot, it means a lot to me. So I promised to stay in more often and we would decorate for Christmas together.

That was a lovely afternoon of sharing. Marianne's friend came after, and the turkey was almost ready by 6pm. We wouldn't start the dinner until 7pm after my friends arrived. Apart from the yummy food, we had lots of laughters at the dinner table. My first American Thanksgiving experience, great indeed.

So Thanksgiving is about the turkey

a lot of food

pumpkin pies

and the loved ones :)

This is the grandma everybody loves!

Jacquie grandma, and Marianne, my landlady

And obviously we didn't quite miss out on the Black Friday Sale? We went to the Gilroy Premium Outlets at 1am, and we didnt get back until 7am. It's my first experience of shopping, seriously ;p

This is the long line that would lead to Coach, apparently there's a 60% or 70% off for the whole store. No wonder people would stand in the line for so long even though it's so cold out there!

It was a great Thanksgiving. More importantly, I give thanks to Abba Father everyday, not only on Thanksgiving day :)

ears breathing Never Let Go by David Crowder Band, Remedy

New York, and an unexpected detour to Connecticut

2009-12-04T12:37:00.011+08:00

Having to fly across the states to New York after an awesome week, I felt like it was the most reluctant flight I've ever taken. I looked forward towards the meetings and also seeing another city, but I missed my friends who were still back in California a lot. I watched My Sister's Keeper on the flight, and that's a great movie, and my tears were shed. I guess I cried partly because I was thinking about my friends a lot :p

Apart from meetings during day time, I'd a lot of work to catch up with at night - proposals, and also a final project for school. Those kept me occupied so I wouldn't have much time to think about California that much :p

New York is a fun place to be in - I love it that I get to take so many cool pictures there. If you would just stop and look at the people rushing by you, you'll be able to observe a lot of interesting things. It's fun to people watch and make up stories of their lives. Then you start to see how different people have different values in their lives, and everyone is going after different things. In a city so full of wealth, it upset me to see people who are without shelter. And some of the street artists played music in the subway station to keep warm, they would enter the station in the morning and wouldnt leave until evening.

Walking down Broadway is my dream come true :p I was so excited about each of the play, and I wished I could watch all of them! I'm glad to get to watch Phantom of The Opera and The Lion King though, my all time favorites. I was just telling Devika the week before that it was one of my regrets for not watching Phantom of The Opera when it was being played in Singapore. It's a complete privilege to be able to watch it at Majestic Theatre. Any attempt to describe the experience would not do justice to the musical. The Lion King too was breathtaking! It's been one of my favorites from Disney's, and I can't tell how much I have loved the soundtrack. That musical, it's like all of them have come alive - amazing props and music :)

Phantom of The Opera at Majestic Theatre, Broadway, NY

Time Square, NY

The Lion King at Minskoff Theatre, Broadway, NY

Because 2 of the meetings were cancelled, I got to do a detour to Connecticut. It's totally unexpected and I loved it that I got to see Devivi again. We were making plans to meet up in the city before I flew out, but plans changed, as always. I took a train into New Haven, Connecticut. I loved the train ride, every bit of it. As the train left the city into the suburbs, it's just a totally different from what I've been seeing in the west coast. The colors changed from green, to red, to yellow, and I saw a lot of bare trees too. That's the amazing thing about having 4 seasons, Devivi has always told me how the scenery is very different, and that it changes every month.

We pretty much stayed local during my 3-day stay there. Totally loved how she's shown me her town, where she grew up in, and places where she usually hangs out, and her temple. It means a lot to me, and I'm glad that we had much late night conversations. And I had a few more lessons on Becoming American too - smores, foot stone, Christmas decorations, making brownie, etc.

That's a beautiful town - we visited some places and I've got some great photos taken, especially at Choate and Yale. As she talked about Choate, an excellent high school, I was in continual amazement. I honestly didn't think much about college, the future, or what do I wanna do, until after high school. I've grown up in a very different environment. All we had was purely fun, really ;p

Choate Campus, CT

Yale Campus, CT

I've been eating a lot since I got to the US ;p

I'm glad that many people have crossed my path, and they have been precious and inspiring. Cant be more thankful for people who have shaped what I become of today. And I've always loved and believed in Romans 8:28.

ears breathing God of Ages by Hillsong, Saviour King

Amazing friends, amazing fall

2009-12-04T10:12:00.009+08:00

Fall's been amazing and I'm absolutely looking forward to entering winter. A lot has happened over the past month - both great and bizarre things. In each of the incidents and encounters, I still see reasons for me to give thanks though. Life's been great, and it'll only get greater :)

The reunion was more than amazing - great seeing the folks again after so long. Devika flew in from Connecticut, Ed flew in from London and Dom flew in from Toronto. Over the weekend, Jess flew in from Los Angeles to meet up with us. On top of that, Justin, Matt, Kathy and Rubi are in northern California. So it's essentially a reunion of 9 people - the largest reunion ever since Singapore. I'm sure people have changed over the years as they experienced more in life, I'm so glad that we are still great friends.

It's just amazing to see how we were walking down the streets in California, it didn't feel like we've left Singapore for that long after all. Slumber party at Matt's, random hike around San Mateo, San Mateo downtown, Palo Alto downtown, Stanford, Mountain View downtown, oh and Kathy's at Fremont.

4 of us did a trip to Yosemite - an absolutely gorgeous place. Clearly, Dom and Dev are hikers. While both of them went on their journey to reach the top of the world, Ed and I were taking our own sweet time and we were well entertained by our Nikon princes - D40 and D90. Thank God for the great company, it made the hikes more managable. We definitely bonded a lot because of the many random conversations - from songs, to books, to career, to life. That's where I started my Becoming American lessons too! Granola bar, trail mix, wiseman stick, back padel brake, etc. Because we went in the low season, we literally had the park to ourselves. Each step I took in Yosemite, I couldn't help but to be amazed by the wonderful creations of our almighty God. I especially love the fall colors, such beautiful combination. And the stars we saw at night, I havent seen stars in such density since my last trip to Redang, where I volunteered in SEATRU. It's all wonderful.

We unofficially wrapped up our CA reunion with a trip to Napa Valley. Dom got us a very nice treat up at Mumm Napa. It was a great way to spend an afternoon with your loved ones, with the perfect weather ;)

Each of us got 3+ 7 glasses of wine. Unfortunately I wasted all of them - no I dont like the taste :p
While we had such great time through the week, it was hard to say bye. I had to leave for east coast for work after that week. When Devivi was booking the flights, I hoped that we could spend more time together if she stayed for 2 weeks, and she did come here for 2 weeks. I felt awful to have to fly out to east coast after 1 week. It was emotional when they sent me off to the airport, I fought hard to hold my tears, until after they left. They probably have no idea how much this reunion means to me, how timely it is, and how lovely it has been. I needed to breakaway for a bit, and God's granted that. To have friends who accept you as you are, who can help you see beyond what's in front of you, it's a blessing.

We are even more excited about the mega-reunion we've been talking about - the Singaporeunion in summer 2010! It will be amazing :)

ears breathing None But Jesus by Hillsong United, With Hearts As One

California love // a prelude

2009-10-28T17:25:00.002+08:00

It's gonna be exciting - we are actually having a prelude to our Singapore reunion in 2 days time. I can't wait, really :)

As I fly into SFO on Thursday night, 2 of my good friends are gonna touch down at the same airport too. Having friends flying in from the east coast, London, Toronto, it's gonna be an amazing fall. It's been 3 years since I saw some of my closest friends - I am very excited that we get to see each other again. I think we will be spending a lot of time reminiscing our times back in PGP.

My first real Halloween this year - it's gonna be a great one. Maybe I should set up some video conference to link up with the other guys who can't make it to CA :p

A prelude, to our Singapore reunion. A get-together I'm looking forward to :)

On a side note, I figured I need to learn a little bit more about my car. As I drove home last night, I was surprised to find out that the temperature indicator hit the max. Yes, look at the indicator on the right.

I have no idea how did this happen and how long has it been like this ;p Hopefully my mechanic will fix it and I can have my car back after I get home :) We need the car to get around right :p

Time to learn to understand my car more lol.

ears breathing With Everything by Hillsong, This Is Our God

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3 months since I wrote

2009-10-25T15:14:00.006+08:00

3 months ago, I said I would try writing more often. But work's keeping me way too busy. I'm thankful 'cause life is as great as it can be - work, school, friends, new people, amazing and inspiring people.

Work is great - I'm learning a great deal at work. I can't possibly ask for more, the opportunities given, the assignments tasked, each and every one of them teaches me something new. I am so used to being in the pampered environment back in Singapore and Malaysia. It took me a little while to adapt to the work culture here. Many people are vocal about what they think. I am privileged to get to experience this first hand. There were moments where I took some comments personally, when I should not. But I managed to turn around very quickly, and look at things from another perspective. Having lovely coworkers certainly helps :) Also, I was in awe when some people actually believe in my work more than I do. It's the lack of confidence they say. I knew that I do not have the option to let them down. I need to grow much quicker, so that I can fulfill something bigger. Ultimately it's His grace and favor that I rely on.

The friends I made here are wonderful. It is important to be in a socially healthy environment. Having friends who would look out for one another, not forget to say many of whom are inspiring, these people become one of the reasons I cherish the days here. While I love for friends to have one another's back, I'm again and again reminded that friendship is a 2-way thing. I guess you will only try to reach out to someone for that long, if (s)he's not opening up, you'll probably give up at some point. I am glad that I get to talk to some friends whom I hold dear to my heart fairly frequently. Little things like saying goodnight to Devika would make my day too! :p

Oh and just recently my mom mastered the skills to make a video call on MSN. I like it that I get to talk to her quite frequently, but problem is - she would call me every morning. Yea, her every morning. She is just as funny and she still doesnt know what to do with my little brother. Ha.

The one thing I miss a lot is to worship back in New Creation Church. I have visited 4 churches so far, but I havent really decided which to settle down in yet. God's gonna show me His divine guidance in this :p When I first went to Singapore, I spent half a year visiting the churches around before I finally felt really comfortable in New Creation Church. I hope it wont be long until I feel really comfortable in a church here - so I can start joining their student ministry/cellgroup. It's the fellowship that I miss :)

But yea, things have been amazing so far. When pastor preached about the dektos year 2009, I believe it, I just believe. God's blessings have been overflowing and I know there are more to come. I just know that it will only get greater, and greater. So I am looking forward to experiencing even more - yes, be the captive of Hope.

ears breathing You Are Here by Hillsong London, Hail To the King Live Album

Hello from sunny California

2009-07-25T18:47:00.002+08:00

It has been way too long since I last posted hey :) For some of you
whom I hadn't had a chance to say goodbye to, sorry ;p I am settling in
well here in California since I arrived on Monday.

This year is gonna be exciting and I am certain that it will be
a fruitful year. I am already enjoying the roller coaster ride
together with my lovely coworkers. Things are moving in the speed of
light and I have the precious privilege to learn from the people from
all walks of life.

Ultimately it's my dear Father God in heaven whom I want to thank for
this tremendous opportunity to embark on this journey. Things have
been great and everything just falls into place nicely. So yeah, may
this be a journey that will bring Him glory ;)

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Summer has come

2009-06-27T17:28:00.004+08:00

It has been great - I've had so much fun and hadnt had time to update my blog and I guess I should resume writing before I lose all my readership, haha.

Apart from the very cool internship I'm currently doing, I've been hanging out with some friends. Life revolved around work, friends, friends, friends, friends, and church isnt too bad after all.

The varsity cluster (NUS) celebrated Coach Maddy's birthday. It's meant to be a surprise but I guess she's smart enough to figure it out. Being ambushed by the love of all her kids in NUS, she cant stop laughing about it ;p We prayed for her and, she prayed for us in return. She believes that whatever our Father God has stored in her, it's a blessing for us too because God's using her as a channel of love.
As Nicole and I both have really busy schedules, we finally saw each other before she flew back to China.Ｉam so proud of her, she gained admission into ZLOG PhD in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, offered by both ZLC and MIT. So as I soon will fly to US, she will be flying to Spain!
Yes, a dinner date with Elaine finally! We did PS Cafe, as a farewell for her before she went to UCLA for a summer programme. It was an evening beautifully spent ;) Loved how we're able to just talk and yea, talk. She's an amazing musician, and I'm always envious of the gift God's placed in her.
It really takes 2 people to grow a friendship ey. The effort one puts in reaching out will be in vain if the other is afraid of opening up to people. Totally love it when people are easy and, things will just flow!
Oh, it's my first time trying this Apple Galette. Absolutely fabolous! And of course, I had the Double-choc Blakcout as usual! Unbeatable ;p
I love Marina Barrage! It's a trip unplanned for, both Carli and I made this unexpected trip, because there's a change in my schedule ;p I love this place- the scenery, breeze, the grass. And I really think I need a camrea :D A real camera! Hahahahah! ;p
ears breathing Sovereign Hands by Hillsong United, United We Stand

An escape frm the citystate - Taipei City!

2009-05-30T18:47:00.006+08:00

It's always great to go back to Taipei again, and I always feel so at home there ;) I guess the people whom we interact with in a city do make a difference.

Months ago Jetstar was having some incredible promotion, that's how I got my flights to Taipei for less than SGD 300, return, all in. I would like to see some dear friends before I fly to US. Also, I miss the food in Taiwan a lot. I just cant get enough of them ;p

After my trip was scheduled, I landed an internship after ;) What's good about it is, I can work frm home, so it does mean that I can work frm anywhere in the world, with proper internet and my Macbook. It does need some discipline though ;p

I always cant have enough time to meet all my friends in Taiwan, because there are just too many, and they're scattered all over that island. Of the people I met:-

Regina, Little Zebra, Swallow & family in I-lan

Regina & Ms Grass at Luodong nightmarket in I-lanSylvia, Guo Jie, Bing, Qiqi and Efing! - look at the food I've got on my hands ;p We conquered the whole Keelung Miao Kou nightmarket ;p

Lulu at her office

You Da Ge in his office ;) Definitely pray that he'll be well soon. One of my dear friends who treats me like his daughter ;p

Pei and Yujen. I've known Yujen for over 7 years now and I havent met her till now. How time flies ey!

Regina, Lili & husband, and Cherry - We celebrated Lili's birthday in HsinZhu.

ASES Taiwan! Stephen, Lily, Ray, Xiao You, Vincent, June and Herb ;p Can't be happier to meet old friends.

Anita, she couldn't make it to the ASES reunion ;p So we went to Raohe nightmarket on a date lol.Mikey and Jossy! Here's a nice Italian restaurant and we did our recordings in here so that the rest of the crew frm around the world can see us on Facebook, haha.

Karmun, who's in National Taiwan University on exchange!

So I've been to 3 cities in about 10 days, that's amazing ey. Haha. I worked during day time and had dinner with different people every evening, and traveled into other cities over the weekend. The people and the food have made my trip worthwhile, and it made it hard for me to leave the city ;p Like I've told all of you, I've gained 4kgs through my 10-day trip there ;p Penang and Taipei are my favourite cities because I cant get such delicous food anywhere else!

ears breathing Sing (Your Love) by Hillsong United, More Than Life

Hannnnnnah!

2009-05-30T17:34:00.004+08:00

I've been rather busy after the semester ended. Started work for a bit right after the last exam, and now I'm officially doing an internship with the US company which I will work with when I am there ;p

Over the weekend, I hosted a friend from Sydney, Hannah. She's actually a friend of Jani's, and more importantly, a lovely sister in Christ. We spent 2 days exploring the citystate and we had mighty fun. Walking around the streets in Geylang can be scary, but I feel sad for the girls standing by the streets. Imagine what God must be feeling to see them in this state. That reminds me of the song This Is Our God. Louie told us the story of the song during the Passion Kuala Lumpur last year. The song came to an Irish worship band, Bluetree, when they were on a mission trip to Pattaya. For greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done, in this city. God is able to work beyond our imagination, our limits, and our comprehension :)

Apart from that, I made Hannah try the frog porridge. Her expression was classic. Haha. It tasted good of course, but she almost couldnt take it when we took a look at the frogs that were still alive in the shop. Haha. The frogs were adorable, really, but to think that one of them is actually in our tummy, it didnt feel good. Haha.

I was gonna leave for Taipei on Monday, glad that Joseph and some other girls frm other caregroups were able to bring her around for the remaining 3 days. But yea, she kept telling me that the people here are very generous. I would say, that's because she met us! Hahah! ;p

All fascinated by the bun ;p

ears breathing Hosanna by Christy Nockels, Passion: A Generation United For His Renown

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-15T21:52:00.003+08:00

Yea! And I've got quite a few mothers. Of course I gave my mom a call. As usual, she asked me not to run everywhere. Yea, she meant, I should just be good and stay in Singapore. But I really need a vacay. Need to get a break frm this citystate for a bit. I havent got away for a while now, this is not healthy. Hehe ;p My god-mummy on the other hand, completely understands that I need a break frm work. So it's good to have 2 moms who oppose each other ya.

Here in Singapore, I have a third Canadian mom. We spent the beautiful Saturday afternoon at Starbucks. Yes, here she is, pretending to read Chinese word because she has a Chinese daughter. Haha.

We had some luxurious dinner at Ding Tai Feng!

The xiao long bao were definitely yummmy nice.

Dom and his family flew into Singapore on Sunday. It's so good to see him after so long! We planned to kidnap him for dinner as soon as he touched down, but it didnt quite work out, because Wout's mom made a reservation at none other than PS Cafe for the 2 families already. So Rachel and I wanted to meet up for dinner, and we hoped that the kids can join us after they're done with the family dinner.

But there's a change of plan in the end. Rachel and I ended up joining the 2 families for family dinner. It's so good to be back there again, the same old crew. We celebrated Wout's birthday there 2 years ago, and Dom's folks were there too. Dom's mom said, it's funny to see where all of us end up being after 2 years.

The folks trying to play with the camera

The kids sitting at the other end

We had a great mother's day dinner. Dom's parents and Wout's parents are incredibly nice. I was totally surprised that they actually still remember my name! Dom's dad said sometimes our pictures showed up on his PC, as screensaver. Ha, that reminded me of the good old times. He took quite some pictures of us when we had a BBQ in their condo 2 years back. How time flies ey ;)

ears breathing All Day by Hillsong United, With Hearts As One

Yuta's in town - okay, long ago ;p

2009-05-15T01:23:00.002+08:00

Yes yes yes! Finally the Japanese kid is back in town! I'm jealous, yes I am. He hasnt quite stopped traveling around. And I'm jealous, because he got to see Devika first! It's quite unacceptable. Really.

But yea, he got himself a D90 and he improved tremendously during his semi-world trip. Before he left for Europe and the States, he barely had any idea how to play with his kid. And we saw many many gorgeous pictures when he got back to Singapore again. Anyways, it's reallllly good to see him again after 2 years!

Finally visited the National Geographic Store! Wohooo!

Hello our incomplete family photo

This is my church. The pretty well known queue-up church ;p

One of the random things, yes, went to see Tony Blair! Haha ;p

This is Blair's bodyguard. I swear he was staring right at me when I took this shot. Haha. He looked like he's gonna come get me for taking a picture of him!! Haha!

ears breathing To The Ends Of The Earth by Hillsong, United To The Ends Of The Earth

As the semester ended

2009-05-15T00:00:00.007+08:00

It's been 1 weeks since my finals ended, yet I havent found time to blog! Things have been good so far, except for the fact that I'm a little too busy. Finals went okay, thank God :)

As soon as I ended the semester officially, I was welcomed home by Gustavo. Yes, Gustavo is the Nikon D700 boy. Carli has been busy with papers so I am honored to babysit him for a bit ;p It was a nice way to wrap up the semester. Haha.

The semester went exceptionally well as I have written before. Just the other day, Elaine told me that she observed that I have been listening to Christian songs almost all the time this semester, unlike previously I listened many other genres of music. That's a rather fine observation I guess.
I had a long list of projects in the beginning of semester which I had no idea how I was gonna go through the entire list. I'm more than glad that His strength is enough. The worship music and the word keep me going, literally.

All in all, I just can't be more thankful for His provision.

Couple of the pictures through the final few crazy weeeeeeks! We sure had fun even though we had stayed through the nights in the lab ;p

First game project. Our boardgame is showcased in the office! YAY!

Second game project where we created a 3D computer game ;p

The storybook, which we managed to produced within the really limited time given

That's a piece of artwork. Fantastic.

Yet, Facebook is a necessary procrastination.

Working on the visual special effects project through the night!

Yes, we worked through the night in the lab, and had our presentation in the morning!

ears breathing You Are Here (There Same Power) by Hillsong, This Is Our God

I will start writing my first final exam

2009-04-29T21:33:00.003+08:00

tomorrow!

Yes, I've got 2 exams this semester.

NM3204 E-learning

30/4 (Thurs) 0900 @ MPSH2B, Seat No. 494

GEK1054 Music in Global Context

4/5 (Mon) 1300 @ YST Orchestra Hall

I'm certain that He has already taken care of these 2 exams that I'm gonna write. The knowledge I need, He's already added onto me :D

And I cant wait for summer to come!

ears breathing Viva la Vida by Coldplay, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends

Projects conquered

2009-04-25T16:40:00.002+08:00

Finally, it's all over, victoriously done :D

I've been working on projects and projects alone for the past few weeks, but I thank God for the heart to love what I have been doing. Deadline after deadline, I actually wished that I had more projects to look forwards to :)

All things worked out really well, and I am sure that it's all because of His favor. Projectmates were a wonderful bunch of people, and I've met some good friends along the way.

NM3204 E-learning webquest was well taken care of by Ken. We did a fair bit of ground work and Ken spent some time putting them together. I was sure that the project's in good hands so I could focus more on other projects.

NM3216 Game Design project 2 was really fun. Even though I had to learn a new game engine which I was totally clueless about, I was really happy that I have some really supportive friends! The painful period didnt last long and I was able to pick up rather quickly after familiarizing myself with the game engine, Blender. Special thanks to Steve who's been really patient in answering my stupid questions. Haha! I had fun developing the game event though we had really limited time. And I thank God that the girls were really easy to work with :)

This video is a walkthrough of the game. I think the game was developed in a week, or so. I am happy with the end product :D

NM2208 Storybook for kids! I had so much fun working on this project. Spent a total of 5 days at least- coloring in Photoshop. I guess that's really what I like doing. Steve's Wacom helped tremendously! I am sure it wouldnt be that nice if it wasnt for his Wacom. Also I'm really thankful that we have people with different strengths in our group. The moment we saw the printed storybook, we almost teared. Haha! It's all paid off. Precious storybook!

CS5245 The HANDphone is the final project I've got. It's a privilege to get to work with Jack, Nelson and Hongkheng as I got to learn so much from them. This is a video we have to do for our Special Effects module. So it's a video with some special effects in there ;p

We spent the last weekend of school working on the video. The last few nights in lab were really nice even though we got so tired after. But I really liked that because finally, I feel like we're a class in NUS. That's something lacking because of the system here but yea, I shall elaborate more next time ;p But yea, working together with friends can be really fun, even though it means staying over in lab and also being deprived from sleep. I start missing those days already :)

All in all, I am so thankful that God doesn't only bring me through, He made sure that I had a great time working on those projects. His words and songs refreshed me every day. Whenever I felt tired, His songs never failed to remind me that the strength I need flows from heaven, and the supply never stops.

I enjoy this semester a lot, I really do. Nothing can be more precious than enjoying what you do. It's all Father who made it possible :)

ears breathing You'll Come by Hillsong, This Is Our God

Happy Resurrection Day, dear Jesus

2009-04-13T00:23:00.002+08:00

Yes, this is my God. The God whom I'm chained to, chained to His salvation, His loves, and His blessings. Thank you for the cross. Me loves you xx

This is Our God by Hillsong

Your grace is enough
More than I need
And your word I will believe
I wait for you
Draw near again
And your spirit make me new
And i will fall at your feet
I will fall at your feet
And i will worship you here

Your presence in me
Jesus light the way
By the power of your word
I am restored
I am redeemed
By your spirit i am free
And i will fall at your feet
I will fall at your feet
And i will worship you here

Freely you gave it all for us
Surrendered your life upon that cross
Great is your love
Poured out for all
This is our God

Lifted on high from death to life
Forever our God is glorified
Sovereign king
Rescued the world
This is our God

And i will fall at your feet
I will fall at your feet
And i will worship you here

And i will fall at your feet
I will fall at your feet
And i will worship you here

Freely you gave it all for us
S urrendered your life upon that cross
Great is your love
Poured out for all
This is our God

Lifted on high from death to life
Forever out God is glorified
Sovereign king
Rescued the world
This is our God

ears breathing This Is Our God by Hillsong, This Is Our God

Desert Song, our song

2009-04-06T00:28:00.002+08:00

This is my prayer in the desert
And all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in the hunger in me
My God is a God who provides

And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon forged against me shall remain

I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here

And this is my prayer in the battle
And triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be empited again
The seed I've recieved I will sow

ears breathing Desert Song by Hillsong, This Is Our God

Very busy. But Milo truck

2009-04-03T03:14:00.002+08:00

made my day!

Haha ;p One of the things I live for. Milo, seriously.

Miss those days when we skipped classes because of Milo truck.

ears breathing Mountains High by Delirious?, World Service

Refreshed

2009-03-28T00:42:00.002+08:00

The caregroup tonight was rather good. It's quite refreshing for me because I've been having a really busy week, in fact, many busy weeks.

As I was looking at the pictures, March has been rather eventful in fact. I'll dedicate another post on that ;p But yea, after a long long week, I finally felt tired this morning. Looking at the amount of work that I have to accomplish in less than 3 weeks time, it's not too encouraging when I couldnt see much progress in the work. I kept feeding worship songs to my ears, I really wanted to just worship God.

I was very much looking forward to the caregroup today. Because I knew that it's the time when I get to worship God and just be drown in His words. I prayed the very much needed prayer, that's to cast all my cares and burdens into His hands. Whichever areas that I've fallen short of, the knowledge and wisdom I need, the progress that I should be making, the quality of work, Jesus is the answer to them all.

I'm glad to say that today's shooting went rather well. Also, God's answered my prayer of the game design project! I got an email frm a fellow classmate saying that he figured a way out finally! I was so happpppppppppppyy when I saw that mail after I got home frm the caregroup. Already feeling rather refreshed and rejuvenated, I see yet another miracle. THANK YOU GOD :D

I believe that I will see more prayers come to past. He will continue to supply the answers that I shall need as I progress on :) When I stop focusing on the projects that I need to do and look to Jesus, it'll all be met at the cross.

1 Peter 5 : 6-7

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

ears breathing Mountain of God by Third Day, WOW Hits 2008

Hello Week 10

2009-03-23T17:33:00.002+08:00

After playing through the whole weekend, I really should be good and start doing all my projects.

Hello week 10.

In NUS, our school ends in week 13. After week 13, we'll have 1 week of reading week, and then followed by finals.

What do I have? 4 projects due in week 13, or rather mid week 12.

1 special effects video

1 storybook for kids aged 6-9

1 e-learning website to educate on global warming

1 game on Blender

On top of that, I have got 1 concert review, 1 movie critique, and a few tests to go.

Wonderful :D

The weekend was great though. Met up with the gang because Yuta was in town again. He brought Cat's love back for me from London. It's lovely! :) Will probably write about it some time later, maybe when I get bored of Blender or something ;p

ears breathing I Am Free by Newsboys, Live @ Flevo

BBQ and ah-ma sharing session

2009-03-20T23:32:00.006+08:00

Had a good time over at the BBQ with my fellow Penangites. Amidst the crazy week 9, I am glad that I'm able to spend the evening with them. Though I dont know some of the freshmen, it's great to get to catch up with some old friends, and also my juniors.

Syen and I had a great time catching up. Cant believe how NUS is capable of keeping us so busy, such that we hardly even bump into each other on campus. We do see each other in church sometimes, but we dont always have time to talk. It's great to catch up tonight, and to know how has she been lately. Family, life, Jesus. I love the fellowship. Oh and of course hotdog, satay, and burger :D

Also, I had the chance to meet up with my fellow juniors frm Jit Sin. Cant believe that I havent met the freshmen frm Jit Sin, until today. What a shame ey. But Lukas, Chong Yee, Yong Tat and gang have done a great job taking care of them. Well, maybe they didnt. But they're well alive at the moment. Haha.

I have the privilege to share some of my experiences and thoughts with them too. I've been stressing the same point over and over again, that is to encourage them to lead a balanced university life. Have fun. Have fun. And have fun. At the same time, dont forget to do some work too, to catch up with the ridiculous workload here. Hehe ;p Also, I encouraged them to study abroad for a semester at least. It is good to spend some time somewhere outside of NUS. You'll get the opportunity to see beyond NUS. It will be an important experience, if not crucial. Be it exchange programme, summer programme, or NOC. It will be good. So yea.

There is so much that I wanna do, I wanna share. But there's only this much that I can do. Sometimes I still wished that my friends from back home will get this kind of opportunities, and also this kind of exposure. I dont want them to be deprived from experiences like this. So, at my best, I can only encourage my fellow juniors to not waste their time here in NUS. It is a great college, with plenty of opportunities to offer. Go explore, explore and explore. It's a playground for us to have fun, and try out things we never otherwise would.

I come frm kampung. And I'm thankful that God's placed many wonderful people in my life. Through their sharing, help, coaching, and friendship, I've learnt a lot. As I continue learning, I really want to pass it on, to benefit many others. I guess that's the only way to keep the spirit going ;0)

The kampung kids, yes, Jit Sin!! :D

Thanks Lukas and the rest for organizing the BBQ. We had mighty fun!

Now I guess it's time to get back to the submissions in Week 13. Haha! Yes, everything I need, Jesus is.

ears breathing Glory by Casting Crowns, Casting Crowns

Maybe I should throw a housewarming party

2009-03-20T15:18:00.003+08:00

I would like to share a jolly news with all of you *bows*

Welcome to www.kooicia.com

where kooicia is explained.

A lot of people thought that kooicia is some random nickname that I've got myself, out of nowhere. Allow me to share otherwise :D

I am jolly happy. Veli joli hapi!

ears breathing Like A Child by Jars Of Clay, Greatest Hits

I feel like an idiot

2009-03-19T01:19:00.003+08:00

Cant believe that I took so long to figure out how to set up a website!

AHHHH.

ears breathing 20071007's Sermon by Pastor Prince, New Creation Church

Where is the recession?

2009-03-16T01:29:00.003+08:00

I really wonder. The crowd at the IT Show in Suntec, is scary. Scary hasnt quite aptly described it. Very scary it is.

By the way, Ruta is back in Singa! It's great seeing her again, after 1 year and 3 months? Maybe. Hehe ;p Had a great time with some of the other HCers too. Couple of Singaporeans, a Turkish who was a captain, a German who has a cool web start-up, an Indian Swiss, a Chinese. I managed to understand more about the web portal that the German is setting up. It's Atawas.com. Hopefully he'll get his funding soon ;p

More importantly, I get to see Ruta again :D She's sent to Istanbul for work, I am jealous. Really jealous! Bring me thre please? And yes, I know that Istanbul is in Turkey, haha.

ears breathing Wholly Yours by David Crowder Band, A Collision

Happy Holi Day

2009-03-14T22:36:00.005+08:00

This is a great day. This is a special day. Really special ;p

I had lunch with Chou Ming at Bugis, had a really good talk. He's more excited than I am about going to San Francisco. Anyways, yea ;p

Then I met up with Carli before going to the Khalsa place - it's some random Indian celebration, called the Holi Day. Apparently it's to celebrate the harvest with colors, back in India. We thought it's kind of fun, so we just went. It's a no-brainer game, just keep throwing colors at everyone else. And of course, at the same time, you'd be thrown at as well. Haha!

Really cool. I was clean, eventually all of us were turend into monsters.
What's more fun? Everyone, literally everyone kept staring at us when we were on the train and bus. Haha. Among the many random comments that we got from strangers, some are really funny.

"Where do you come from?" -erh, we are not from the TV, seriously
"Did you perform in some Chinese Opera?" -erh, maybe not?!
"You went for prayer in the temple?" -hrm. no? I go to church actually.
"What happened to you?" -we actually went to play. Haha!
As though it's not enough, Carli and I went to Botak Jones for dinner. Haha. Many of them took a 2nd look at us, in disbelief. Haha. We came from war. We looked like it.

But it's a pain when it comes to washing up. I spent an hour showering- and I'm not totally clean YET. I am still semi-colored. I guess it'll be a while until I become clean again. Everything's cool, minus the showering part. Haha!

ears breathing Praise You With The Dance by Casting Crowns, Casting Crowns

Blogspot's issue on Safari

2009-03-11T21:09:00.002+08:00

I wonder when will it be fixed. Seriously.

Everything works perfectly on Safari, except for Blogspot and also Hotmail.

Argh, Safari, would you please be perfect for once?

ears breathing In You I Stand by Hillsong London, Shout God's Fame

AirSBS coming your way!

2009-03-10T23:05:00.002+08:00

One of the assignments I've done for NM2208!

OK, it's not realistic at this point of time. But I definitely hope it'll come true one day. Imagine flying from Boon Lay to Eunos. Haha!

Yes, I want to have my own airline. Maybe I'll name it PenAir!

Haha ;) I'm happy with my work.

ears breathing Deliver Me by David Crowder Band, Illuminate

I love NM2208

2009-03-10T23:01:00.002+08:00

Finally I've finished updating one of the learning journal that I have to keep.

It's not a good idea to keep delaying the work. Really ;p

NM2208 is one of my most-liked module by far. I really enjoy doing all the assignments. Even though it means spending hours and hours on Photoshop, I really like it. Guess that's where my passion lies, really.

Wished there's a higher level module after this :(

Like my friend said, we should have gone to arts school. What are we doing in the school of computing, really? Haha!

But yea, I've got many more assignments to do! I just have to keep believing that He will bring me through, victoriously!

ears breathing Only You by David Crowder Band, Illuminate

Maybe cleaners deserve some better pay

2009-03-05T00:05:00.005+08:00

I overheard this conversation between the shuttle bus driver and 2 cleaners today. Okay, maybe not really overheard, because they're talking and I sat right behind. So I obviously could hear them well.

The 2 aunties seem to be taking the same bus B every evening. The friendly shuttle bus uncle asked, "What do you do here?" One of them said, "Cleaner lor." The summary of the conversation is-

The cleaners make SGD 750 per month, working frm 7am to 7pm.
They are Malaysians.
They stay in Johor, which means they have to cross the border everyday.

The driver uncle makes about SGD 4000 per month, working from dawn to 11pm.
He works a second job into the night on the 3 days when he has only the morning shift.
The part time job pays him SGD 5 per hour.
He has a family to raise, and a housing loan to pay back.

I feel a lot for the cleaners. I can't imagine having to wake up so early everyday, to cross the Causeway link early in the morning, having to squeezed with the many other people crossing the border too. Even though the driver makes a decent living, but he's working all day and night, from sunrise to moonrise. I hope that his kids will grow up well.

I am thankful that I'm living a comfortable life. I am thankful for a great mom who is able to raise the 4 kids all by herself. I know if dad was around, he would have been a great dad too. God is so good. Sometimes I take it for granted that I get to study in one of the best colleges, that I have all the gadgets that I desire, and that I get to travel for a fair bit while I'm still studying.

Conversations like this, reminds me not to wind about having to cross the Causeway link using public transport. It reminds me not to be cranky about having to take the public transportation within the citystate. It reminds me to be grateful for the blessings in life. It reminds me to help people like them within my capacity when I am able to.

I am counting the blessings. God is indeed good, too good to me.

PS: But seriously, honestly, I really think that the construction site workers, cleaners, etc deserve some better pay. I had a conversation like this with a friend before, I didn't understand why couldn't workers like them be paid more. I still don't. Maybe I can bring about some changes when I become a boss one day ;p

ears breathing Stained Glass Masquerade by Casting Crowns, Lifesong

Colorful February

2009-02-28T23:11:00.008+08:00

It's been a busy month. Can't believe that I havent found time to really blog properly. I got some big news within this month, I thank God for that :D

I've mainly been busy with my schoolwork mainly - it really is a problem when all of your modules require you to do some projects for them. Hehe ;p I'm pressing on, drawing strength and wisdom frm Abba Father.

Now, I guess my blog deserves some fair treatment. Haha. I shall let the pictures do the narrating work :p It's mainly stuff I've done apart frm schoolwork! :p

Spiderman is back frm sailing finally. I think it's really cool. I would want an experience of living in the sea for a few months. Haha. The most amazing part about his experience is that, he got to see the dolphins!! I would give anything to exchange for that kind of gorgeous scene!

On a random day, Elaine and I worked in the Science library. Haha. She's a wonderful friend, totally admire the gifts God has put in her life. Love the way she plays the keys so wonderfully. She's been a great company, pleasant to talk to, and always always reminds me to bring God into any circumstances. Anyways she's admiring my sketches I had to do for one of my modules. Haha.
My first attempt - it's so obvious that I can't play cello. I like it a lot because I always think that cellists are so graceful :D I'm trying. I'm trying. Hopefully I can learn something solid frm Ruoxin. Haha!On a random night, I saw some fire fighters downstairs through the windows. As a true Malaysian, I ran downstairs to kaypoh to find out what's going on. So apparently one of the walls beside the lift caught on fire. Reasons unkown. The police actually didnt allow me to take pictures of the crimescene. Damn.This was taken during a tutorial of GEK1054, Music In Global Context. One of the modules which I love a lot. I always have fun during the tutorials because we get to play the instruments. YAY! That week's tutorial was about Indonesian music. We played the kompang.During the International Student Festival, In-Fusion, I got myself a henna again. The girls are really cool, I probably can't draw anything like them :o
On a beautiful Saturday morning, Amy and I went for a golf crash course. I love it! Ok, you can't see the golf ball in this picture, because it flew really far away! YAY!! Haha!The trio. Amy was the best performer that day, and she won her.elf 3 golf balls.
We had to do video shooting for one of our projects. These are 2 friends from another group. It's the semi-pro video camera that we're using ;p
Mbira. It's an african musical instrument. It's sound is amazing, I really love it. Wished I own one of these. My lecturer is good at playing that. It reminds me a lot of Mermaid. You can listen to how it sounds like here- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0PBBtsAAVc&feature=channel
We celebrated Ome's birthday during one of our caregroups. It was a great time ;)
Okay beautiful ones, I know I owe you guys these photos. I will try to send you guys the photos as soon as possible. Haha!Oh and I worked really hard on this project work too! It's a boardgame we designed for one of our module, NM3216, Game Design. Yes, it's finally done! I had a great time working with the other 3 girls. They are amazing. The 2nd project is gonna be so much tougher where we have to create a computer game. We have to use an opensource called Blender, which runs so slow on Leopard. Ah god, I hope that Apple will fix the damn OpenGL bug before we start working on this project. But I think it's highly impossible.
One more highlight of the month- Emerge Concert @ Lunar! Yes, it's the annual highlight of Voices. We had much fun performing. Okay, please ignore my makeup. The makeup artist was a little too cruel to me :s

My band!My sifu. He's trying to be as cool as my dream guitarist :p

One of my favourite items. David is a goooooooood guitarist!

And we ended the day on a high note!

I've got more to talk about! But I need my beauty sleep now. Haha! ;p

ears breathing Kingdom Come by Hillsong United, United We Stand

Thank God

2009-02-24T12:25:00.002+08:00

Yay!

Thank God. Thank God. Thank God.

:D:D

Will fill in the details when I've gathered more time at hand! :)

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T18:09:00.002+08:00

The past week has been tremendously awesome.
Havent had time to write much about it, but I'll definitely post them up as soon as I can!

God has been unfairly good. I'm just so amazed yet again by His love grace :)
Meanwhile, I've got a great amount of work to deal with. I'll conquer them one by one. He is the strength and wisdom that I need :D

ears breathing I Believe In Love by Indigo Girls, Despite Our Differences

Finally, I took a cab to school

2009-02-04T00:04:00.003+08:00

Well, actually the day didnt start quite well. I overslept - missed a group discussion and I took a cab to school. It's freaking $6! Oopppsss.. Anyways, on the way to school, I kept praying and confessing Daddy God's favor, hopefully my groupmates wont kill me because, I already missed the 1st discussion. Hehe ;p

I have to use Blender for one of the projects, and I realized that Blender runs ultraly slow on Leopard, it's some random OpenGL bug in Leopard apparently. I guess I have to figure a way out. Other than that, classes were really fun today, particularly enjoyed NM2208 tutorial and GEK1054 lecture a lot a lot today! ;p

6 hours of classes, 1 hour of cheesecake, and spent 4 hours getting an assignment done.
It's quite a fulfilling day! ;)
Oh another thing to thank God for - His provision. I have a really cool studymate this semester. He is a really nice friend, and has been helping me quite a bit since school started - he has to keep reminding me about the deadlines and all, because I am just so forgetful! Haha ;p

ears breathing American Boy by Estelle, Ultimate R&B The Love Collection

Dektos Dektos Dektos

2009-02-02T01:09:00.009+08:00

As I'm preparing to settle down and start planning for the semester (yes, only settling down, haha!), I am amazed by the deadlines that I've got this semester!

God, you really have to bring me through. Dektos. Dektos. Dektos. Dektos X 100.
(Are you reading this God? :/)
I really don't know how else can this semester be great if it's not for my Lord's strength frm heaven.
But I am certain that I will go through the semester, with such a supernatural manner, and then I will look back and say, my God has been gracious to me :)
It will be victorious, for the child of God doesn't settle for anything lesser than GREAT. YES!

Bring it on baby!

GEK1054	Wk 4	3/2	Quiz 1
NM3216	Wk 5	10/2	Game Designer Report
CS5245	Wk 5	12/2	Lab Assignment
NM3216	Wk 6	16/2	Project 1 due
CS5245	Wk 6	19/2	Project Proposal
GEK1054	Wk 7	3/3	Quiz 2
CS5245	Wk 7	5/3	Critique Assignment
GEK1054	Wk 8	10/3	Concert Review 1
GEK1054	Wk 9	17/3	Quiz 3
CS5245	Wk 9	19/3	Project Update
CS5245	Wk 10	26/3	Programming Assign.
GEK1054	Wk 12	7/4	Quiz 4
GEK1054	Wk 13	14/4	Concert Review 2 due
NM3216	Wk 13	14/4	Project 2 due
CS5245	Wk 13	16/4	Project due
NM2208	Wk 13	16/4	Portfolio submission
NM3204	Wk 13	17/4	Webquest project due

Ephesians 3:20-21
Now He who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be the glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever, AMEN!

ears breathing The Return / Battle Of Pride R by Hans Zimmer, The Lion King Complete Score

CNY, almost complete

2009-02-01T00:56:00.005+08:00

It has been a great break, despite the fact that I had to rush for submission on the eve. Another festive about thanksgiving, and love. I totally love the times spent with my families, many many cousins, frm all over, some of whom I hadnt seen for over a year now. It's a blessing that all of us can come together again under one roof. Like Elaine said, it's great that the tradition is being upheld.

7 families frm my dad's side, 5 familes frm my mom's side, my godmummy's, babysitter's, and then friends, friends, friends.

I shall pen it down before my memories fail me ;p

I was welcomed back to Penang by the wonderful creation of God :) It's captured at about 7.20am by the Juru tol which I alighted frm the coach back to Penang. Almost forgot that Penang can be that beautiful ey.
My first get-together, it's with my ex-classmates back in high school. We get together once a year, and this year, we've broken the record with an amazing attendance of 26/30. Certainly hope that it'll be even greater for the years to come.7 girls got together for the first time after 3 years. I'm glad that we are back in touch with Ruying especially.

My brother and sister got back frm KL on the eve. It's been a while since we visited my dad's gravesite. Was gonna go during Christmas but didnt make it. So yea ;)My lovely little brother, the little rascal in the family

We always go watch a movie together with the cousins during Chinese New Year. We watched CJ 7 last year, and this year, we watched Red Cliff 2. It's a good movie, but it was a stressful movie for me. Because every scene in the movie reminds me of a project that I have to do for one of the modules that I'm taking, it's about special effects. Haha!
So this is my cousin (on the left) who looks so much like my elder brother! Both of them are of the same age, and we always thought that they were twins. Hehe ;p

I teach the 3 kids to have fun too :DMy little cousin whom I love a lot ;)We visited our babysitter's family too. I always get nagged for not visiting them more often. Hehe ;p They've got a new addition to the family - Miko. She's so cute!! Argh....This is the way Miko can sit, which in my opinion, this is stand. Isnt she adorable?! Haha. We have so much fun playing with her ;pApart frm visiting all other cousins, we get together on the 2nd day evening as we would do every year. Fat is nice enough to have us again this year. I was really upset initially because I was gonna head back to Singapore on the 2nd night, which means I would miss this reunion. But thank God the lecturers cancelled the classes on Wednesday, so I got to stay at home for one more day!
I havent seen Jason and Kammei for like 5 years now! It's incredible. We had a great time catching up and we learnt a fair bit about mahjong too. Hehe ;p How precious is this friendship ey, we came from different classes, and bodies. A few of us were frm the prefectorial board, some were monitors, etc. The one thing we have in common is, we are all great people ;p

It's always about the girls, lol.It's taken frm Mingming and Shushen's house. Yea, visited them before I left for Singapore. It's great seeing them even though I saw them not too long ago ;p We always look forward to seeing each other again, just too much to share with each other. Hehe ^^

Blessed Chinese New Year!

ears breathing Everything's Not Lost by Coldplay, Parachute

Nothing beats U6P1

2009-01-25T00:51:00.003+08:00

Honestly, we had an incredible attendance of 26/30! It's our 3rd year since we left high school, it's really heart-warming to see so many of you again tonight!

Thanks Soo Guan and Zenian for keeping everyone informed, and the effort of making sure that everyone turns up. I'm sorry to have to call for a reunion sooner, because school starts again on Wednesday in Singapore. So we can't have it on the 4th night as we promised ;)

I'm totally flattered to see all of you guys! Great time catching up, filling each other in. Oh and we got to tease each other again ;p Though I didnt really get to talk to everyone, but I am sure that all of us had fun, that should suffice.

Thanks for turning up this evening, it means the world to many of us I believe.

U6P1 reunites in 2009!

ears breathing The Creed by Avalon, The Creed

27 Dresses. 15 Clothes.

2009-01-24T00:53:00.004+08:00

27 Dresses
I finished watching it this morning! Lovely :D
Totally love James Marsden and Katherine Heigl ;p

OK. I'm back to Penang again, for Chinese New Year.
The internet at home is so much slower than I expected. I guess it's because everyone is home for CNY, and causes the congestion. I actually have to get a few assignments done, but the internet isn't really helping. Oh Screamyx.

I've met some relatives today already. Great time catching up. And I saw my little handsome boy finally!! Haha. Missed him when I was back for Christmas. We had much fun playing PS together.

My mom insisted to go shopping today. I specifically told her that I'm good like this, and I dont really need any new shirts and pants for the new year. The main reason being, I dont want to bring more clothes back to Singapore. It will be a disaster when I move. When I was packing the night before, I told Amy, "I can totally imagine my mom screaming at me when she looks at the tees that I bring home for CNY." She couldn't agree more. Haha.

15 Clothes.
So anyways, my mom made my try on 15 pants and tees in total. She's so totally out of her mind, lol. You probably can't imagine how chaotic it was to have lugged 15 pieces of pants and tees into the fitting room. I had a hard time trying to hang everything against the wall.
Mom ended up buying 4 pairs of pants and 2 tees for me. I hope I wont need to bring all of them back to Singa >.< Honestly, I would rather she keeps the money in a Nikonfund for me :D

ears breathing Give Us Clean Hands by Chris Tomlin, I Could Sing of Your Love Forever Live 2

Damn door at PL6, COM1

2009-01-21T15:52:00.004+08:00

Yes, it's the door at Programming Lab 6 (PL6) in COM1.
It just doesnt close properly and the alarm will beep whenever someone gets in or out of the lab!!
It's really super annoying because I'm the person sitting at the last row and I have to go close the door properly whenever the alarm beeps!!

DAMN IT!

First of all, the door itself is quite stupid because it doesnt function properly as it should.
Second of all, the people are idiotic! You cant just assume that every door closes itself and walk away like this.
OK, for people who come into the lab, maybe it's not their fault. We dont expect some stupid door at all times.
But for people who have been staying in the lab and hearing the damn beeps, they just didn't bother when they got out of the lab too!! GGrrrrhhhhh......

I ended up putting this on the handle - but not everyone sees the message either :s
Actually, I wanted to write-

Hello idiots, please close the door properly before leaving.

But I think I should be nice and name the door idiot instead.

DAMN IT!

PS: I put the message up after I patiently helped 100 people closed the damn door. Now I realize where my limit is. I'm not as patience as I thought :o

Jit Sin High School Class of 2005: U6P1

2009-01-20T23:34:00.003+08:00

I'm not sure how many of my ex-classmates read my blog, but just in case-

January 24, 2009 (Saturday)
1800 hours
Seoul Garden @ Autocity, Juru

Can't wait to get together again! :D

Can anyone tell me how to use Soflan?

2009-01-20T22:09:00.000+08:00

When and how?

Timetable fixed

2009-01-19T23:56:00.004+08:00

Got all my preferred tutorial slots! Thank God :D:D
So I have a 3-day-week this semester, quite deceiving - because I actually will have a lot of homework/assignments/projects to deal with. Haha ;p
PS: I came across this vidoe on Youtue today, and I think it's a beautiful song! Dont quite know what it means though ;p It's Neben Dir by Yvonne Catterfeld. You've gotta listen to it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5_QzixaWP4

ears breathing Mein Tag Mein Licht by Yvonne Catterfeld, Aura

The workload that Jesus has taken care of

2009-01-18T23:34:00.003+08:00

It's gonna be a busy semester ahead ;)

I've got 2 more extra blogs to keep, many weekly assignments, a few projects, some weekly readings, mostly unskippable classes, and have-to-speak-up-kind tutorials.

NM2208

10% Lecture & Tutorial participation
10% Learning journal @ http://pennysketches.blogspot.com

50% Assignments & critique sessions in the tutorial
30% Final Project, Design Journal & Portfolio

NM3204

20% Weekly assignments
5% Ongoing participation
5% Learning journal @ http://pennylearns.blogspot.com
15% Webquest project
5% Peer review
50% Final exam

NM3216

4% Tutorial participation

8% Weekly reflection

20% Weekly project assignments

8% Designer report presentation

10% Individual progress report

25% Project I

25% Project II

CS5245

5% Lab Assignment
15% Programming Assignment
15% Critique Assignment
65% Final project

GEK1054

15% Concert review I

15% Concert review II

30% Tutorial participation and mid term test

40% Final exam

I certainly am asking Jesus to be involved in all these - only He can bring me through this semester victoriously!

Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.

ears breathing No Matter What by Jeremy Camp, Beyond Measure

Loved loved loved

2009-01-18T01:56:00.006+08:00

It's been quite an amazing day ;)

At noon, I got a text from a random +41 number. Google told me that it's a Swiss number. And it's my white chocolate!! Haha! Havent heard Christian for a while now- it's really unexpected! ;p Hopefully we can Skype some time, we've been trying to schedule something for the past 2 years. But we ended up resorting to emails ;pSoon after, I saw Devika started a thread on Facebook, and we heard from Dom and Ed. I'm praying that the mega plan will come true. It will mean so much to me if it works out :) Dom is right, it's called the "International Penny Day".

I talked to my godmummy briefly over Gtalk before I left for school. I told her how I wanted a D80 and my mom doesn't say yes yet. Haha.

After the band practice at night, I went for supper with 3 of my bandmates. After eating at Al-Ameen, we walked to the McDonalds at King Albert Park. We spent the night talking and playing guitar ;) It's precious. I am not sure if we will be able to do that again during the semester, but I'm certainly glad that we got to spend some quality time together, and we really got to know each other better.

At about 3am, I got a text. I was thinking who's it that's not asleep yet at this hour?! Turned out it's Cat!! Haha ;p She's heading to London for the weekend. Yupppy. Miss the dolphin ;p

Today, I talked to Devika over Skype at about 12pm! I missed her twice during Christmas, felt awfully sorry about that. But yea, glad that we finally made it today! The internet was acting up a little but I'm really happy that we got to talk again today. Said Hi to her mom even! ;p I'm encouraging her to keep a blog or something, because she's been doing so many wonderful things.

I always thank God for the wonderful people in my life ;) It's been a lovely day, and I have been smiling the whole day, literally.

ears breathing Wonderful Maker by Jeremy Camp, Carried Me: The Worship Project

Soft-farewell

2009-01-18T01:42:00.005+08:00

Karmun's gonna leave for Taipei in about 2 weeks time ;)

Carol, CS, Karmun and I got together for the first time after almost 2 months!!

As we branch into different fields, we hardly take the same modules anymore. And that makes it hard for us to see each other, really. Missed those times when we always went to classes and had our day done together ;)

Felt just great to get to catch up again - when the Malaysians get together, we will just talk and laugh out loud, hardly are we considerate of people around us ;p I guess it's something we carry in us.

It's a soft-farewell for Karmun. Guess we'll get together again before she flies to Taipei ;)

ears breathing I See by Jeremy Camp, Burden Me

AY08/09 Semester 2

2009-01-14T17:31:00.003+08:00

So I think I've secured all 5 modules finally.

CS5245 Vision And Graphics For Special Effects
GEK1054 Music In The Global Context
NM2208 Principles of Visual Communication
NM3204 E-Learning
NM3216 Game Design

I'm generally interested in all the modules. Especially excited about GEK1054, because the course is offered by Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music! I've always wanted to invade that space. Haha. The other modules are quite interesting as well.

Oh yea, I didn't get the CS5245 until today. The appeal is approved! Praise God!! :D:D

One thing funny about it is, in the notification email that I got, it says-
Your Program account is now bankrupt.

Haha! Well, it's an NUS thing. I've got no more points left in my Program Account! Hehe ;p Just find it funny that they actually use the word "bankrupt".

ears breathing Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton, The Best of Eric Clapton

A guest from down under

2009-01-13T00:00:00.003+08:00

Jessica from ASES Maquarie is in town for a few days. We sort of brought her around the city last night. We had fun talking about the past summits, our own chapters, and many other random things.

Benny is another ASES Macquarie alumni who's back in Singapore for good now. Definitely should get together some time as Kim frm ASES Manila is here too! One of the rare ASES outings we've got nowadays ;p

ears breathing Exalted (Yahweh) by Chris Tomlin, Hello Love

AY0809 Semester 2

2009-01-12T02:38:00.000+08:00

starts today ;)
It will be a great semester, with super abundant favor! :D

Whirlwind trip to Kuala Lumpur

2009-01-11T15:35:00.004+08:00

I think I've fully utilized my 30 hours in KL ;p I'm so glad to have met up with my families and some friends ;p And I bumped into some of the most random people right in the city! Cant believe that ey.

First, I bumped into a family friend whom I havent seen for a year! Hehe ;p
Then my brother and sister came to pick me up, and we had a good lunch in Carl's Jr. As reminded by my mom, brother and a friend, I didn't spite my sister, lol. We had a good talk over lunch ;)

I spent some time with my dearest laugh-non-stop in Sunway Pyramid. It's lovely to get to see her before she leaves for Australia. Totally love how we could talk for like 2 hours :o If I didnt have the dinner appointment, we probably could go on till night I believe. Hehe ;p
Anne, Nee and Han came over for dinner at about 7pm. Nee came over right after her bus trip from Penang. I'm well touched. Hehe ;p The last time that 4 of us got together was in end of May I think. It's been a while since we got to catch up with each other ;) I still find it precious that we are still keeping a room in our hearts for each other. It takes effort to grow a relationship, and I believe that it reaps sweet harvest.
Thenghui brought me out for brunch and we went camera shopping with his friends. Ahh... they are getting D90. I know what I want, a D80. But my mom doesnt seem to allow me to get one yet. Argh.. We went to a few shops around the city and the more you look at the camera, the more you feel like getting it! Haha ;p D80, it's a really really lovely boy. I will keep praying that my mom will say YES one day ;p

And my final appointment was with my darling Qing Mei's (which means, friends whom I grew up with). Mingmin and Shushen waited for me in Mid Valley for a bit ;p It was totally awesome to get to see them again and just spend some time talking. 3 of us pretty much knew each other since birth. Our families went travelling together when we were still kids. And the 2 sisters are still as lovely as ever ;) Ah and I bumped into Andrew in Mid Valley too!! That's rather random.
After the end of the catch-up galore, I headed to KLIA to catch my flight at 9.20pm. I'm thankful that they are able to spare like 2-3 hours to spend with me. I guess as I grow bigger, I tend to love seeing a friend or two, instead of hanging out in a big group. That way we're able to talk better. It's a sign of aging I guess. Haha ;p Of course I still love hanging out with a group of friends, but I also love the quality time when you spend with one individual or two. One of the sweetest weekends I've had ;)
There are some other friends whom I would love to catch up with, I can't seem to see everyone in the short 1.5 days though. Till then, guess I'll have to start scheduling my next trip back to KL! Haha ;p

ears breathing This Christmas by Chris Brown, This Christmas Soundtrack

Reporting frm KLIA

2009-01-10T20:22:00.002+08:00

So my catch-up galore has just come to an end ;)
Had a great time catching up with my brother, sister, and friends.
Thanks for spending couple of hours with meeee.

Met this random white man frm South Africa. Hehe ;p He's quite chatty. So apparently about 20% of the population in South Africa are white ;p

Alright, think I'm boarding soon.
3K 688 through Gate C21, 2120 hours.

ears breathing airport announcement from KLIA

Decemer has been awesome

2009-01-08T23:26:00.002+08:00

December is a month of blessing and giving ;)
It's my first December here in Singapore. After 3 fabulous Decembers in Taiwan, I was a little reluctant initially to make the decision to stay here over the holiday, mainly because most of my friends are away. Now that the month has come to past, as I look back, I start to see the reasons God made me stay in Singapore ^^

Internship has been great ;)
Managed to spend a fair bit of time with a wonderful friend.
And also got the chance to bless a few friends in different ways.
Got to spend more time with my caregroup mates this time round too.
I was home for Christmas. It's lovely to be able to get together with my families again. My little brother got baptized too!
New year eve was amazing. Got together with some friends and we watched fireworks by the river. Cat texted me right at 12am, our time.

Though I overspent a lot in December, I still think that it's great to be able to be a blessing to them :D
Really thank God for the wonderful times I've had with my families and friends. Loveliness.

ears breathing Let My Words Be Few by Phillips, Craig & Dean, Let My Words Be Few

End of the internship

2009-01-08T20:27:00.003+08:00

It has been a great one month working with the sailors.

Working in a startup is really fun. You can get overloaded with work sometimes, ultimately the environment is pretty cool. You get to shout across cubicles, and laugh out loud sometimes. Your boss is like your friend. More importantly, they are always encouraging and always forgiving. Everyone's thought will be listened and considered.

Totally thankful for this opportunity given to me over the holiday ;)

The people whom I work with in the office-

Leon is the boss who came frm the same major as I do. So he offered quite some valuable insights and advices :) He totally understands the kind of background I'm coming from.

Wayne is another boss whom I've worked with. Glad to have a boss who shares the same faith as I do. That's why we got to celebrate Christmas in the office.

I get to learn a little bit about photography from Ling who's a photographer. I want to be like her! Haha! But I should get myself a D80 first before I embark on the journey ;p

An is my senior who has been helping me fairly much all along. He's been so kind to me and I've gotta thank him for helping me to get this internship.

Rex, well he's been in China so I dont really get to work with him much. He's quite a character too though, very funny and comical.

Genie is my neighbor desinger. Yes, designer. She works with Photoshop. I think it's something I would love to do too. Hehe ;p Ashley is a new addition to the family.

Rujie is the programmer. He's doing what I won't do. Haha. And CS is the intern too!

ears breathing Pray Me Home by Phillips, Craig & Dean, Where Strength Begins

Breakthrough

2009-01-05T01:13:00.002+08:00

So remember how I was saying that my caregroupmates and I, are like acquaintance? After church today, Cecelia and I had dinner and we actually had a long long talk. I'm glad that we had that conversation, because we talked about things we otherwise wouldnt have the opportunities to share with each other.

Some of the thoughts which I have had in my mind for a while now, I finally got the chance to share with her. It's one of the really rare occasions where we both can sit in at night without needing to rush off anytime soon. We probably dont get to do that during term time, because then all of us will be busy with school work.

Thank God for such a sweet fellowship :)
Taking one step at a time. Like Michelle said, things will only get brighter and brighter!

ears breathing You Are God Alone by Phillips, Craig & Dean, Let The Worshippers Arise

I spent the first day of the year

2009-01-01T23:50:00.003+08:00

quiet. Haha ;p It's not too bad. I've been really really busy over the past weeks and didnt really get to sit at home to do something.

I spent the afternoon deciding what modules should I bid for. I think I'm gonna take 4 core modules, 2 of them are level 4 and above. It's so gonna be a tough semester which only God's grace can bring me through! I believe that it will be great :D

Wanted to go to the town for a stroll in the evening but it started raining a little. So I ended up having dinner with Anne and she came over till 11pm. We played guitar and sang for a bit, haha ;)

As we enter into the year 2009, let's expect it to be a great year! Happy New Year!
ears breathing 煙火 by 光良, 不會分離

Happy New Year!

2009-01-01T03:56:00.001+08:00

2009, it will be a year with abundant grace and favor!

Wonderful 2008

2008-12-31T00:29:00.003+08:00

I cant believe that it's already the last day of the year.

There's so much to give thanks to - just cant stop counting the blessings ;)

Thank God for the angels in my life, for the favor in everything that I do. There could have been disappointments but I truly believe that it will all work together for the good of me =D

Without God's grace & mercy, I'm sure I'm not anywhere close to where I'm now.

Thanks for loving me so tremendously Abba Father.

For the people whom I've hurt in the past, I'm sorry ;)

For the people who have loved me, thank you ;)

ears breathing We Wish You A Merry Christmas by Enya

Get together

2008-12-31T00:17:00.005+08:00

So I was home for Christmas. It was a great time to be with families and friends.

This Christmas is different, because my little brother got baptized. He's the last one in our family to get baptized. Hehe ;p That's the main reason why I wanted to go home too.

And it's been almost a year since our whole family got together. Over the year, it's either I wasnt around, or my elder brother wasnt back, or my sister was away! Hehe ;p

I managed to meet up with quite a few friends too! That's really cool. Shyenee, Shushen, Mingmin, Kuanhwa, and also Xinyi which I hadnt seen in years now! Hehe ;p We had fun catching up with the gossips - and we actually bumped into Woeiyuan, Sooguan and Heeguan there in Jusco! It's kinda amazing. We could actually just wait in Jusco and see who would we bump into.

And I spent a day in Penang with my girlfriends too! Yay! All 4 of us, minus Eeyee. It's been a while since all 4 of us got together again! ;) After watching Sex And The City, I really think that it's quite cool to have 4 girlfriends to share your life with even when you're in your fifties! Haha ;p

Didnt get to see all of the guys frm GFY though. Only got to see Lemuel and Daniel! Haha ;p Lem is finally back after 2 years plus! Yay ;p

Times spent at home have been great. And more importantly, I pray that my friend will be well again soon :)

ears breathing Thank God It's Christmas by Queen, Greatest Hits

Busy busy busy December

2008-12-29T16:20:00.002+08:00

The almost-a-week break at home was great. Celebrated Christmas with proper carols and family times yet again after 3 years. So many things to blog about, to give thanks to, to share with.. but I've been so busy over the weeks. Cant believe that ;p shall update bit by bit I guess.

I got my results for this semester back already. Thank God that it is really good. It's all His favor I believe ;) The grades were what that I've prayed for over the semester, amazing isnt it? I'm so thankful for that! My CAP improved by 0.28 overall, which I'm really really grateful for! I shouted it out loud right in the office. I'm glad that my colleagues are quite a crazy bunch of people, so yea, they shared the joy with me :D

ears breathing Blind by Lifehouse, Lifehouse

Blessed Christmas!

2008-12-25T23:43:00.002+08:00

We are the reason :)

As little children we would dream of Christmas morn
Of all the gifts and toys we knew we’d find
But we never realized a baby born one blessed night
Gave us the greatest gift of our lives

We were the reason that He gave His life
We were the reason that He suffered and died
To a world that was lost He gave all He could give
To show us the reason to live

As the years went by we learned more about gifts
The giving of ourselves and what that means
On a dark and cloudy day a man hung crying in the rain
All because of love
All because of love

I finally found the reason for living
It’s in giving every part of my heart to Him (every part to Him)
And all that I do every word that I say (you know I’ll be saying)
I’ll be giving my all just for Him, for Him (every thing for Him)

We are the reason that He gave His life
We are the reason that He suffered and died
To a world that was lost He gave all He could give (all that he could give all)
To show us the reason to live

He is the reason to live
(don’t you know do you know the reason
that he came, oh he came to save us
when he gave his life for us) he suffered and died
To a world that was lost He gave everything (everything that He had He gave)
To show us the reason to live

Christmas @ Orchard

2008-12-17T23:37:00.006+08:00

Cant believe that I've been so busy since my holidays started ;p
Anyways I've just upgraded to Leopard this week - almost everyone else has got Leopard since long ago, but I just got it now. Hehe ;p It's been good so far, havent got time to play with it too much yet. So yea, will take some time to figure it out.

Went to Orchard with Anne and Yungchaw last night. I think the decoration this year wasn't too good. But we had great fun eating ice-cream and walking along the street. Most of all, we took so many pictures, many of those were silly ones. Haha. It's great to be able to catch up again - Anne excitedly suggested to watch a movie at 11.30pm, and by the time we got to Cineleisure, all the tickets were sold out already. Hahah! OOoppss. So we had to cab all the way back. Hopefully we'll be able to watch a movie some time!

Wondering if it's my kingdom. Haha.

I thought it's really cool ey?

Met up with Meifen this evening for dinner. We actually went back to PGP for coffee after dinner. We got her dream fulfilled, sitting on the block laughing at students who're studying. I think I still miss PGP after moving out for half a year now - for all the convenience, most of all, the wonderful people whom I've met. Walking through the steps, K Gourmet, blocks, R2 lounge, canteen. All the memories just came right back as I sat down there ;) Anyways, it's a good night out with Meifen ;p Good talks and also good time stalking some other people. Haha!

ears breathing The Altar And The Door by Casting Crowns, The Altar And The Door

Sharity Drive!

2008-12-14T23:44:00.004+08:00

We served in the Sharity Drive today ;) It's initiated by Boys Bridgade, an event that our church supported. Our caregroup's slot was frm 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

So we're out to bless the community with groceries and food. It's so great to see the generosity of our church members! We had much fun serving today - our caregroup's supposed to distribute the S$10 voucher to the church members who want to purchase the love gifts to bless the less-fortunate. It's quite an experience ;)

YES!! I am a channel, a channel of God's love!!! :D

And today's service was good good good! Peter, James and John means, Law is replaced by Grace. Lovely isnt it? ;)

ears breathing Say by The Corrs, In Blue - Special Edition

It's Rachel bug's birthday!

2008-12-14T00:28:00.007+08:00

Haha! It's great seeing them after such a long while! Wouter has been away for more than a month now. He's in Nepal volunteering in the Engineers Without Borders thingy, sounds like cool ey. And right after that, the duo went to Phuket on holiday. What's more? Rachel got her diving license! Argh, I should catch up, hehe. And Min came along too! Haha. It's always a joy to have Min around cause she's got so many stories to tell, lol. It's great catching up though.

So Rachel's coach in Phuket recommended her this really nice Italian restaurant in Craig Road. So Rach thought that we could do that for her birthday dinner! As soon as we found our way there, we realized that it's shut. Argh. So we walked all the way to Chinatown and ended up eating in another Italian house, which food was decent ;) And Wout brought his D90 along! Cool stuff.
We really should be doing something for New Year, cant wait. Haha!

After the dinner, I went round Raffles Place for some shots. Yay! Some turned out really well!
And tonight, I had a great chat with Elaine on MSN! Cant believe that we could talk so much ;) It's really lovely to be able to share so much even though we mildly know each other, truthfully ;) Shared couple of things with her, which probably I hadnt shared with anyone else before. But yea, she's such a wonderful girl. Glad that we talked.

Oh yet another update - I got a card frm Claudia! Yay! She finally sent her love frm Canada, with a maple leave attached in it ;) Was so surprised when I found the mail on my table.

ears breathing Praise The Father, Praise The Son by Chris Tomlin, Hello Love

Steamboat & mango dessert

2008-12-13T11:19:00.005+08:00

I've started my internship for a week now - it's been good. Work has been alright, hasnt been too tough yet. Well, now I can comprehend again why my friends keep telling me that life as a student is still the best ;p The only thing I dont like about it is urm.. I can't sleep in anymore. Haha ;p Many friends have asked me to write about my internship experience with a startup, think I probably should write a little about it soon ;p

Anyways, I've so much to fill in still. Frm after my finals ended, up to now, I've been rather busy catching up with quite a few friends. I've been eating out really really frequently too. Hehe ;p

I finally tried out the steamboat near Bugis last night. It's unexpectedly nice. Meifen and I did good - we ate so much! If I didnt need to get my bus ticket frm Golden Mile before 10pm, we probably would have eaten a lot more. Haha ;p We really went all out, to make our money worth. Haha.

She drove me all the way to somewhere close to her house, for dessert. Both of us kept flipping the menu, trying to decide what to get. After a long long while, when we finally made our mind - we decided to share just a mango-ais-kacang-kinda-dessert. The waitress looked into our eyes, she probably wanted to say something like, "Hrm.. just 1?" Hahah! So funny ;p

The partner in crime

ears breathing I Know You Won't by Carrie Underwood, Carnival Ride

Merry X'mas!

2008-12-10T20:46:00.002+08:00

The RSIS team was gonna be away for the Christmas, so we had an early-Christmas party at Kristine's. It's really nice of her to have her at her place. We had so much fun - the multi-cultural Christmas Party. Haha! We had mighty fun over the night and yea, one of the coolest-party ;p

I got to try the Christmasy-food frm different country, and someone frm China made Sichuan duck! Haha! Didnt know that Sichuan duck was that Christmasy. Latvian, Norwegian, German, British, English, Italian. Haha! Really cool!! ;p
Most of all, I got to eat TURKEY!! I really love turkey, so yummmy nice!

Some Latvian bread, presented by the Carli.

Antonio was trying to cut the turkey into pieces. The team loves him deeply despite the fact that he's very Italian. Haha.

The turkey frm Canadian Pizza-equivalent

This is the Christmas Pudding that Antonio made (brought). Apparently it's something that British will have! The Scottish friend said that, "Ah, this Christmas is complete" as he saw the Christmas pudding. Imagine how Christmasy is it to them. Haha.

But erh.. I dont think I like it very much, lol.

ears breathing Beautiful by Moby, The Devil Wears Prada

Post-exams - so busy!

2008-12-07T15:17:00.004+08:00

I've been incredibly busy right after the exams ended. Cat would like to say that I'm so popular. Haha ;p
Anyways, I met Carli and Kristine for dinner right after I was done on Tuesday - it's to celebrate the Bilveer Singh Day according to Carli.
Carli asked, how did the exam go? I told her it was alright, rather good I think ;) Kristine was happy to hear that, she said it's been a while since she felt good about the exams going well. True enough! Haha! I hadnt felt so in YEARS! Praise God ;p

I rested on Wednesday and went over to Meifen's during the evening. Havent seen her for almost a month now ;) She got me a lovely gift!! Haha! Cant believe that I've got the Mickey's hand now! Pretty excited about it.

As for Thursday, I played boardgames for 4 hours with my caregroupmates in Tampines, a new Mind Cafe. It's pretty cool. Havent tried playing boardgames with them - we had mighty fun shouting it out. Minhuey was the most popular one among us, while Teck Beng never fails to crack some jokes. Cant believe it ;p

In the evening, I met Amy and the rest of her caregroup mates for dinner. We had a mini-post-exam-cum-Amy's-birthday celebration. It was good ;) Had the fish noodle near Bugis and we watched City of Amber right after. The movie was just alright, no climax nothing. It's a long long day!
I started working on Friday - doing an internship with my friend's startup. It's kinda cool. The startup is incubated in NUS itself, so it makes it so easy for me as I need 15 to 20 minutes to travel to school. Most of all, I'm doing something which is somewhat relevant to my field. It's really great to be given the opportunity like this ;)

Oh, yea, I met couple of friends frm Zhejian U for dinner on Friday. We had fun teasing Yungchaw. It's so great to be able to see Anne again after ages! Cant believe how long was it since I last saw her ;p Chelsea and Yanfei were so nice - they prepared the dinner for us all. We heard the gossip of a figure in NUS - cant believe that it's what happened. Hehe ;p So yea, we had lotsa fun catching up over dinner ^^

It's been a really busy week since the exams ended. It's just incredible that I have to keep myself so busy even during the holiday. And these few days, I've been having some mega-arguments with Regina these few days. I'm glad that things are pretty much sorted out now. It feels great to know that the person whom you treasure so much, treasures you the same way as you do ;)

ears breathing Last Night by P Diddy, Press Play

Overwhelmed by His love

2008-12-04T03:14:00.002+08:00

Indeed-

You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God

ears breathing Indescribable by Chris Tomlin, Arriving

Finally DONE!

2008-12-03T00:37:00.002+08:00

Officially DONE, though I've declared myself done long ago.
Hahaha - just trust that God will take care of everything ;p

It's yet another semester with overflowing blessings and favors. Cant thank God enough for that.
It's a semester where I took things slower, quieter, and managed to stay more focused on schoolwork.
Yet I got to know many new people who have enriched my life in different ways.
Things have been great ;)

Anyways, I'm already taken for dinner dates frm today all the way up to Sunday. Why can there only be 1 dinner a day? lol

Last but not least - Regina, get well soon! Get healthy and jumpy soon!! xoxo

ears breathing Girls Go Shopping by Alan Menken, Enchanted

My funny mom

2008-12-02T01:02:00.002+08:00

Take 1
媽：“桂西在那裡？叫他開Skype。“
我；“噢～等一下...“
弟；“他剛上MSN罷了...“

... 加了我哥進Skype conference...

哥：“噢～什麼事？“
媽：“桂西啊...去睡覺了！！“
我：“哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈“
哥：“啊你不是叫我上來？“
媽：“去睡覺了！快點，肝藏要休息...“

Take 2
媽：“我跟你說，我帶領一個人信主。“
哥：“哇，感謝主。“
我：“你又要再說你的Maybank的見證了？“
哥：“什麼見證？“
媽：“我有二個見證可以講。“
哥：“噢，哪二個啊？“

...一片沉漠...

我：“媽，你不是要說見證？“
媽：“噢，我要睡了。“
哥：“啊？“
我：“哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈“
媽：“重點是，有帶領到一個人信主。“

被打敗了！哈～～～

ears breathing Next To You by Jordin Sparks, Jordin Sparks

Faith is

2008-12-01T01:56:00.002+08:00

believing and speaking!

2 Corinthians 4:13
And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak.

2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

And 'walk' means the manner of life.

Hebrews 6:12
that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

And 'patience' means a spirit that is not daunted by circumstances.

Faith and patience.

ears breathing Next To You by Jordin Sparks, Jordin Sparks

Incredible Ipod Nano (refurbished)

2008-11-29T14:04:00.005+08:00

Got the new iPod today!
Can't believe that the refurbished item looks so good! It's like a new one, totally ;)
It has to be a good deal, with 50% off.

Perfectly perfect :D

Officially, Merry Christmas! :D :D

ears breathing Spancil Hill by The Corrs, Home

This time this place

2008-11-28T20:44:00.002+08:00

CS3240 Human Computer Interaction
on 29/11/2008, 0900 hours
in SR1
at seat no. 44

CL1101E Introduction to Chinese Language
on 02/12/2008, 1700 hours
in MPSH1-A
at seat no. 110

needs Someone special called my Lord
needs Something special called favor!

eyes breathing ish, the CS3240 notes

Life

2008-11-26T00:46:00.002+08:00

A Taiwanese friend just passed away in an accident. We're once again reminded how fragile life can be sometimes ey.

Rest in peace, 野狗.

ears breathing Saving Grace by Hillsong United, Best Friend

Mighty birds spotting

2008-11-23T23:30:00.005+08:00

Went spotting with Wilson again, and 2 new friends came along too ;p
We were standing under the hot sun frm 7.30am till 11.30am. Quite crazy, but it's fun!

Oh and we managed to catch KLM too! I love KLM!!

Shot the photos using Nameless, with a 55-200. The lens is not good enough, and most of the pictures actually turned out to be quite blur. Hehe. Thank God some of them are good! Haha!

Dell Studio 15, oh Dell...

2008-11-20T17:21:00.004+08:00

My little brother's new laptop, Dell Studio 15, hasn't been well - the soundcard will decide to act up sometimes. When that happens, no voice clips can be played frm the laptop at all. So weird. My brother managed to recover it using System Restore. But it didnt cure the problem.

Now that I'm back home, he's been texting me all day to remind me to take a look at the soundcard or at least, see what's wrong with it. He's away for a camp at the moment, so we are in touch by sms.

I just talked to Dell's technical support agent online - and we've come to 2 conclusion.

1. I reformat the laptop, and if the problem persists, they'll find out why.
2. I run the hardware test, by booting using the Drivers & Utilities DVD. If the speaker doesnt pass the test, they'll issue a service notice.

Of course I dont wanna reformat the laptop. So I tried to get to the hardware test following the instructions that the agent gave.

I restarted the laptop, inserted the DVD. I waited and waited. Nothing appeared. I restarted it. Then I saw a big DELL, and then what came next as a black blank screen with a line of word - Time-of-day clock stopped.

I had no idea what is that all about. I called the Dell's Technical Support up again and told them what happened.
"In that case, I think we have to send our engineer down. There's nothing we can do at the moment."

Oh great :D I cant do anything, and the engineer will come only on Monday.

More importantly, my brother will be back frm the camp on Saturday - he'll get home happily thinking that he's got a corrected laptop - but instead he'll find a dead-ed laptop which cant even start-up.

I can almost imagine what he would say. Oooopppssssss.
"Mom sends you to NUS to study Computing - and you did this to my laptop."

I'm sorry my dear brother.
Honestly, I havent had to deal with this crap for long since I started using Mac. Oh come on, Dell....

The bestest Poh Piah in town :D

ears breathing My Life Is Yours by Planetshakers, Saviour Of The World

PC Depot

2008-11-20T01:59:00.004+08:00

I've been running some errands with my mom today. We visited my ex-colleague's husband in the afternoon too. I believe that he's heard our prayer - and that Jesus, who conquered the death, can set him free. Will continue to pray for him ^^

On our way back home, I saw this banner hanging by the roadside. Haha ;p Just thought that it's interesting.

I've downloaded 5 episodes of Grey's Anatomy, 5 episodes of Eli Stone, and I've got House to watch too. I really shouldnt be doing this should I? Maybe I shall start studying for my finals. Oooppsss.

PS: It's been raining for a fair bit now, I really hope that it won't rain on Saturday morning. Oh God, can I have sunshine on Saturday morning, please? ;D

ears breathing This Is Our God by Hillsong, This Is Our God

Back home

2008-11-19T08:24:00.004+08:00

Guess I've written enough about my projects - and I hardly posted any picture in the past weeks!
Now that it all has come to past, I'm left with 2 finals only.

I just got back to Penang now and will be spending a week home. Decided to come home mainly to visit my ex-colleague, who got into an accident and has been in coma. Wanna pray for her family :) May God release the healing power onto them.

Also I'm gonna start my internship right after my finals end on Dec 2. So yea, it shouldnt be too bad a choice to come back home now ;) Nameless is back with my again this time round! I'm glad that he's visited Penang twice. Haha.

Met up with Carli and Rachel for dinner before I left. It's so so great to see them again. Wouter is in Nepal, with the Engineers Without Border team, sounds cool ey? Anyways yea ;p We ate in Sushi Tei, and Rachel got her Dai Dai roll again! She always gets the same dish in Sushi Tei. Haha ;p Good call on the sushi.

Fascinated with Gustavo, the D700!

Overloaded it seems.

Hopelessly in love with Gustavo

ears breathing Early Mercy by Bob Fitts, Restore

Awesome God

2008-11-14T23:24:00.004+08:00

PS: A long long post - so full of blessings of God

Finally, I submitted my 2nd last project that I have for this semester. I've come a long way I know, and I am now left with one final midi project.

It didn't hit me that hard that it's the last day of school today. As I walked to the bus stop, I was counting the blessings and provisions that God has been so generous with, throughout. It's the love of Him that hit me so hard. I held back my tears of joy, and I know that my God is an awesome God.

I started this semester slightly different from the past.
I moved out of campus. Thank God that I've got a lovely roommate. It's so great to have someone to encourage you with the word of God sometimes. It's different from how the world.
I am taking most of the modules by myself - the trio is breaking apart this semester - because Karmun and CS are going on exchange next semester, hence I'll have different module planning from them. I prayed especially hard on this, because I knew it's going to be tough to go to classes and get the work done without my usual companions whom I've grown so comfortable working with. I knew I'm gonna miss them a lot.

CS3240 Human-Computer Interaction
It's one of the classes I look forward to attending because I'm taking the module with Karmun and CS. I love it when we get to catch up. I count these moments precious because we are not going to spend 2 semesters with each other. It's a long time, and I treasure this friendship. The module ain't entirely tough - we've got an understanding and humorous professor. And we have to work on a project together. Things worked out well again. Though there were a few moments where we disagreed with each other but then we manage to resolve that really quickly and move on. I love working with them, because I get to sound as bossy as I like. Hahah ;p No, it's not the point. I treasure this a lot especially because this may be the last project that we get to work together as a team.

CS3342 Interactive Media Development Project
I can't thank God enough for the blessings, especially in this module. I've been praying before the class started, especially favor. Because of an incident that happened last semester, I thought I needed favor. And this is a 8mc project-based module, which means it carries double the weightage of a normal module. I want to work with a group of people whom I enjoy working with. I love working in a joyful environment and with understanding people. I enrolled for the class myself, not knowing anyone. God answered my first prayer - Jo sent me a message asking me if I would love to join her group. Of course I would join their group because I didnt know anyone else then. I knew many new friends along the way, and they are really nice and interesting people - like Evan, Jo, Raynor, Ivan and LJ. Throughout the semester, I've seen a lot happened in other groups, and certain issues in my own group. But I really thank God for the favor. In Psalm 91:7 "A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you." I really felt that way. We've got one final report to submit before we're done. There were things of course I thought we could do better, but I think we have already done our best. I'm thankful for having devoted groupmates who have worked so hard to come this far. And I'll continue to keep a friend in prayer, hopefully things will get better for him.

PC1327 Science of Music
This is the module I've wanted to take since day 1. I met some new friends in this class too, friends who are especially helpful :p Thanks to Jane's notes and her test papers, I manage to do quite well in the tests ;) We've got a midi project for this module - where we have to compose a not-more-than-1-minute piece of music. Since I've been really busy with so many deadlines these few weeks, I hadnt had time to look into this midi project, and I knew that it's quite consuming to figure out how to use the software. I prayed that someone would help me out with this, and turned out, God sent 4 angels! I'm so super thankful - God always over-answers! Can't express how grateful I am, cause they helped me when I really need it the most, amidst 4 deadlines and 1 test.

So today, I have a really romantic moment with God. Not like this semester has ended already - I've got 2 more final exams to go - but I just feel so loved, so loved, as I look back at all the hurdles that I've overcome by the grace of God. There were moments where I thought I wouldn't make it through this crazy semester - because of all the projects that are due in the same week. But I thank God that those thoughts didn't linger around me for long. I'm always reminded that I'm the beloved of the Most High. I hadnt really felt the stress throughout the semester, as I've rested quite well in His love. I just wanna shout out so loudly that everyone hears me, that my God is an awesome God!

I can't wait to pen this down. Can't wait to lift Jesus' name up high ;)

ears breathing Wholly Yours by David Crowder Band, A Collision

Bus 197

2008-11-14T23:19:00.003+08:00

I was having a really romantic moment with God, and then I boarded a bus which I don't usually take. I knew that I am not at all familiar with the route and where to alight. Amy told me that it's just 4 stops away.

When I alighted, I found myself at some random industrial park. Oh apparently I overshot by 3 stops! WHAT?!

ears breathing Always Be My Baby by David Cook, The Greatest Hits

My friend says

2008-11-12T12:19:00.002+08:00

F*ck cancer. Stress kills faster.

Haha!! How true is that ;p
I'm not too stressed though - however it doesn't change the fact that I have 3 more projects and 1 test in these coming 4 days!

Final 48 hours!
Jesus' gotta be my achievements. I'm a conquerer through Him =D

ears breathing Here I Go Again by Casting Crowns, Casting Crowns

So forgetful

2008-11-11T15:36:00.002+08:00

I forgot to bring my little mouse to school today!
Argh, it's miserable to deal with Photoshop without a mouse.

Anyways, the progress on CS1105 project has since advanced to 40% done.
What else to do?
Photoshop over 50 photos and put them into the Captivate background.

So I'm dating with Photoshop, day and night.

ears breathing Tattoo by Jordin Sparks, Jordin Sparks

Into the final week

2008-11-10T23:57:00.004+08:00

Never had a more packed week before! ;p

13/11 CS3342 Final project presentation
14/11 CS1105 Final project due
15/11 PC1327 Midi due

As for the progress?
CS3342 Final project on Flash 80% done
CS1105 Final project on Captivate 30% done
PC1327 Midi 20% done

Oh, did I forget to mention that I've got a test on 14/11 too?
OOOPPPSSSS. Certainly need some supernatural power here.
Just finished my CL1101E final assignment today. So, really only left with the 3 projects now.

Soon, it all will come to past. And I'm certainly looking forwards to the day ;)

ears breathing West Wing by Alan Menken, Beauty And The Beast

Long Saturday in school

2008-11-09T02:53:00.004+08:00

1 more week, and everything will come to past ;p Cant wait.

I've been working in school since noon and I got home at 12am. And I continued working till now. WOW, long day isnt it? Never really spent that much time in school during weekdays but I spent like 12 hours there today. Hehe. My groupmates are staying over in school as I type now. I cant cause I wanna go to church tomorrow. Otherwise I would probably be staying over with them too!

Amazingly, I didnt really feel tired, probably cause I had a really rested sleep last night. Truly experiencing the zoweh life ey. Have to finished up this major mighty project and then get started with the remaining two.

Things will be well I know^^

ears breathing Next To You by Jordin Sparks, Jordin Sparks

Refreshed from caregroup meeting

2008-11-08T00:04:00.004+08:00

Coach Jo led the cg today because Selene is away on a holiday ;)

Anyways, I feel really refreshed by what Coach Jo shared and also verses that each of us shared.

Indeed, our identity will never be shaken. Always the beloved daughter of God, always the blessed child of God ;)

The verses that we shared - which I think will be some good spiritual food to cling onto and meditate on.

Acts 17:28
For in him we live and move and have our being.

1 John 4:17
Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.

Luke 15:31
“And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours.

Galatians 4:7
Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

Matthew 7:11
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!

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

Deuteronomy 28:13
And the LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them.

Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.

John 15:7
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.

John 15:16
You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.

Romans 8:15-17
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

Matthew 17:20
So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief;[a] for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

Romans 8:37
Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

PS: Oh! My sore throat was healed today! ;p Yeah!

ears breathing New Day by Avalon, Testify To Love: The Very Best Of Avalon

Loving

2008-11-05T23:52:00.003+08:00

I've got a helplessly funny yet loving mom, and

I've got a hopelessly blur yet loving godmummy.

Point is, both of them are loving.

And I've got a roommate who's making honey to sooth my throat.

What a life =D

ears breathing Next Contestant by Nickelback, All The Right Reasons

Got a sms frm Dolphin!!

2008-11-05T19:56:00.003+08:00

Oh I miss her too, my loveliest Dolphin. Wished I could swim to London right away - but Penguin has projects to take care of at the moment ;p

ears breathing The Planets Bend Between Us by Snow Patrol, A Hundred Million Suns

Walletless

2008-11-05T01:40:00.002+08:00

Forgot to bring my wallet to school today - left it on the table. Haha ;p

Actually, God did give me signs before I left home. For no reason, a coin on my table just dropped onto the floor. So I picked it up. Then again, another coin dropped. I cared less to bother. And I just headed out. As I reached the bus stop, I tried searching for my wallet but no matter how hard I tried - I couldnt find anything like that in my bag. Grrrhhhhh...

People always complain that God doesn't speak, but most of the time, it's us who don't listen ;p

ears breathing La Valse Des Monstres by Yann Tiersen, Amelie Poulain Soundtrack

CS3240 project DONE!

2008-11-04T14:47:00.003+08:00

Yahoo! Finally ;)

Thanks to my groupmates who have been working as hard as well. Now that it's done, we can only hope for the best ^^

Here's the crazy project that we've been working on-

http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~chancs/project

(PS: It's best to view on a squarish monitor, preferable 1400 X 1050. Looks bad on normal wide-screen laptops though. Grrrhhhh)

What's left now?

CS3342 10/11 (Wk 13) Project due
CS1105 14/11 (Wk 13) Project due
PC1327 14/11 (Wk 13) Midi due

What a horrible week 13. Haha ;p Alright, just have to keep trucking. Go go go!

ears breathing 專屬天使 by Tank, 延長比賽 Keep Fighting

Funniest comment

2008-11-04T00:18:00.002+08:00

As CS opened the door of the Media Lab 2, he shouted-

Penny! 滿地都是錢!!

And then I went like, "What?!"

The image that appeared in my mind immediately was $$$$$ - I thought they were $50 or $100 notes. Hahha ;p

As I ran out there, I saw, 4 pieces of $2 note on the floor! Haha ;p Indeed, 滿地都是錢!

It's the funniest comment I've heard since the past week. Haha!

So- one of the projects is almost done now. I'm left with 3 more! Just have to keep on movin', the rest will be taken care by my Daddy God ;)

ears breathing People Need The Lord by Steven Green, The Ultimate Collection

Mouth ulcer

2008-11-03T02:13:00.003+08:00

I've been so prone to ulcer since before. Guess how many do I have now?

3! Oh my god, one of them is under my tongue :o

Aiya, I really should be proclaiming that Jesus is my health, and that the ulcers have NULL right to exist in my mouth. Because it's borne by Jesus on the cross already.

Does Jesus have mouth ulcer too in the heaven? ^o)

Dont think so! Health is mine :D :D

And yes, I'm still working on multiple projects. YES.

ears breathing She Is A Diamond by Jonathan Pryce, Evita

Poor overworked Macbook

2008-11-02T23:32:00.004+08:00

It has been serving her master faithfully.

It has been awake since last decade.

It has been carrying over 20 tabs on different Safari windows simultaneously.

It has been playing with over 10 windows on Photoshop simultaneously.

It has been dating with at least 3 windows on Flash simultaneously.

It's been a little chatty on Adium too, with over 7 conversation windows opened at the same moment.

What's more? It's ears have been breathing on some beautiful music on iTunes all the while.

Think it deserves a Restart now, because it tends to take a little while longer to react, which is not quite acceptable at this point of time.

*Chhhhheeeennnngggggg*

ears breathing Superman by Five For Fighting, America Town

Efficiency drops by 30%

2008-11-01T14:07:00.003+08:00

because of the tortoise speed that Singtel Broadband on Mobile provides.

OOooopppssss!

ears breathing Majesty by Michael W. Smith, A New Hallelujah

First night in this semester

2008-11-01T04:41:00.004+08:00

At this point of time during last semester, I think we had already been staying up for many nights to work on projects and all. But for this semester, my sleepless night starts today - in the end of week 11. Haha. It's an improvement, but it doesnt change the fact that I have a lot more to do still ;)

Just believe and keep looking to Jesus, and all things shall be good :D

Goodnight - it's 4.41am.

ears breathing Sing, Sing, Sing by Chris Tomlin, Hello Love

Work and more work

2008-10-30T15:49:00.002+08:00

CS3342 03/11 (Wk 12) Prototype II presentation

CS3240 04/11 (Wk 12) Project due
CS3342 10/11 (Wk 13) Project due
CS1105 14/11 (Wk 13) Project due
PC1327 14/11 (Wk 13) Midi due

Keep on going! Go go go! Jesus is my strength and wisdom! And He's my productivity :D :D

I hate Business Canteen at 6pm

2008-10-29T19:49:00.003+08:00

because it always doesn't offer what I want to eat!

No Kebab.

No fish noodle (I want the laksa noodle).

No nothing.

Damn. Damn.

Sometimes shit happens

2008-10-27T23:20:00.001+08:00

Thanks to Adium 1.3.2.

ears breathing Don't Matter by Akon, Konvicted

Grace super-abounds

2008-10-27T02:54:00.005+08:00

when sin abounds. Indeed.

Church was great today! ;) Pastor shared about how we should focus on Jesus in times of trouble. It's like when Jesus ask His disciples to cast the net into the right side of the boat - they had to cast the net towards their back - and fishes started swimming towards Jesus, into the net. What a beautiful illustration ey?

Romans 5:20 - 21

"20 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, 21 so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

One of the photos taken during the mini concert ;)

Taken by Carli today, using Gio - D80 with a 50mm lens.

ears breathing Break Free by Hillsong United, All Of The Above

Dates

2008-10-26T01:38:00.003+08:00

Had my lunch date with Meifen and Sue today ;) They brought me to this really really cool restaurant in Anchor Point - it's called Disney Naturally, a Disney-themed restaurant.

Now I know why Meifen wanted to bring me there during my birthday! Haha ;p But I'm glad that the trio made it today! I'm more excited about the decoration of the whole restaurant than the food, seriously! When I saw it, I was like WOW! What is this place? How could such a place exist? Haha! Thanks for the pleasant surprise my dear ;)

It's great to see both Sue and Meifen again! Should meet up some time again for a movie or something, hehe ;p

Anyways, in the evening, I went to Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music to watch a concert by Flinders Quartet. I'm glad that I made it- because it's a really good concert ;) Thanks YE and Carol for inviting. Haha. Wished I could take the picture of the violinists and cellist. They are so gorgeous ;)

So Sunday is here again ;) Shall get refreshed once more and then start working on the projects. Projects projects projects. NUS is really being mean to her students yea ;p

ears breathing He Reigns by Newsboys, Houston We Are Go

Concert is over!

2008-10-25T03:12:00.003+08:00

Think we've come a long way, especially me. I've learnt a lot. Hehe ^^

Thanks to Eugene and Victor, they've taught me a lot.

Julian has done a great job in bringing us all together - that we're like a family now ;)

And also Roger, who has been working really hard in making sure that 2 bands are good to go ;p

It's indeed a nice experience. I had never been under that much stress before, seriously. Amy said that I never looked so stressed with my schoolwork. Haha. But yea ;)

Especially would love to thank Wai Yee who actually came down to watch the concert! Haha ;p I hope you enjoyed yourself girl. Couldnt spend too much time with you, but we'll make that up for this coming evening! Haha ;p

And also for the friends who werent able to come down to support, thanks for the texts ;) Really touched. Hahah.

Thanks to Vicky for the sweater, hehe, that kept me warm!

My lovely bandmates!

ears breathing God Of This City by Chris Tomlin, Hello Love

Thanks Amy

2008-10-24T10:08:00.003+08:00

I woke up finding a little card on my table ;)

It says-

FAITH

'For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.'

1 John 5:4

Ain't it lovely having someone to encourage you with the word of God when indeed encouragement like this is needed? ;)

Traumatized, but loved

2008-10-21T17:48:00.006+08:00

Shortly after I fell asleep last night, I felt that there's a force pressing onto me, and I could hardly breath. I could not move my lips, I could not move my body. I tried so hard to open my eyes, and yet I failed to.

It must have been some evil spirit, I thought. So I called out to Jesus. I tried so hard to yell, 'Jesus!', but my voice wasn't audible, because I could barely open my mouth. I started calling Jesus, time after time, in my heart. I prayed, and I prayed. But it didn't seem to help.

So I thought, "Ooooppsss.. why doesn't it help? Why isnt this evil spirit afraid of Jesus?" Haha ;p

I saw a shadow, and I thought, it has to be a ghost! And eventually I sort of conversed with the ghost. I couldn't understand how did he get close to me, cause both Amy and I are children of God. So I asked, "Where did you come from?"

So eventually, he told me that he came from Faith-something Church. (I can't remember the name exactly) It's the church that Carli went to back in Vancouver.

I was like, WHAT?! So you actually followed Carli here?!

After a long while, he sort of left, and I got back to my sleep.

..................

At around 9.30am, right after I woke up, I jumped out of my bed and I saw Carli on MSN. And I frantically asked her what's the church that she attended back in Vancouver.

"Point Grey Church, why little bug?" she said.

I was relieved. But then, I was confused. It wasn't real, so was it a dream? But it felt so real!

Carli said, "You shouldn't talk to ghost. It's just like how you shouldn't talk to strangers. Understand?" Hahaha ;p

When I told CS about what happened last night, I am thankful that he told me that, "It's nothing serious. It's because, half of your brain was asleep, and another half was awake."

I wasn't sure. I never heard of anything like that before. But what CS said did comfort me ;)

Thanks to Google, I found something called Sleep Paralysis. I never heard of anything like that before. But as I read on the description, everything was just so precise! Haha ;p A lot of people actually experienced this before but they thought that it's some demonic experience, and hence didn't dare to tell anyone about it. Steve said, poor those people who lived before the internet age. Indeed.

I was relieved to find out what really sleep paralysis is, and what it is not. So the Canadian ghost didn't really exist, it was just an illusion. I texted my caregroup leader, to tell her about that ;) She said, calling out to Jesus helps, whether it's a demon or a desease. True enough ;p

I wasn't having a bright day in school. There wasn't any reason for me to be sad, but I wasn't entirely happy like I would always feel. You'll be amazed how precise God's timing is. I was glad that I had Regina to talk to. And as I was gonna have dinner by myself, I bumped into 2 angels! Haha ;p So I met my churchmates in the canteen! We ended up having dinner together. I'm so grateful that I met Elaine and Michelle ;) I was feeling really knackered before, because I didnt have enough sleep the night before. But after the fellowship, I felt so refreshed. I ended up working in school till 11pm. Haha ;p

Eventually I found out that, I had sleep paralysis because I could be stressed. I have 4 deadlines to meet within the next 2 weeks. It's pretty hectic, but I believe in the divine strength and wisdom of Abba Father ;) I shall cast all my cares to Him, everything will be taken care of.

It's quite an interesting experienced. Ultimately, I feel God's love once again ^^

ears breathing To The Boys by The London Symphony, Legends Of The Fall

Beautiful Monday

2008-10-20T15:04:00.002+08:00

I managed to talk to Yuta, Asma and Devika on Skype this morning! Haha ;p

It's great to be able to catch up with them, especially Yuta and Asma.

I hadnt spoken to them for 2 years now, cant believe how time flies!

Toronto, Tokyo, Connecticut and Singapore. Amazing isnt it? I still havent figured out how to have a conference call for more than 3 people, hehe ;p

Anyways, it's one of the greatest ways to start the week! It's gonna be an amazing week cause it's got a good start. Haha. Anyways, after the chat with them, I talked to Devika for a bit. I'm really glad that we actually talked. Ultimately, I am glad that she would talk to me about things which matter so much to her. Even though we dont spend that much time talking to each other - it's not the quantity, but it's the quality that counts. Hopefully the decision will be clear to her soon.

I'll be praying for her and I will support her to follow her dreams, because she deserves great things.

ears breathing Holy Is The Lord by Chris Tomlin, Arriving