looking back at 2008
how should i start...hm...
this year, i would say that it is a very different year. the beginning half of the year is relaxing. Being able to have 8 months of holiday was really wonderful.the time to rest after the big 'A' and before the start of 4 years in uni. there were many things in which i did during this time. was able to have a great holiday at Japan and experiencing the cold weather which i will never forget.Looking at the snow falling gracefully down to earth.

Next up, not forgetting our Church anniversary dinner.the time that started drawing us closer.remembering the times that we had together and the things that we have accomplished.I'm really glad that God brought us together again this year and built up our relationship even much stronger than before.let us continue on with this strong bond that we have:)~tim 89~89-ers

Following on, with a trip that i will always remember.my very first trip with my friends to Taiwan with the money that i earned on my own:) to me it was an enjoyable trip and an enriching one.being in a place that is different from s'pore culture with 2 of my bestest friends, that is wonderful~.Taiwan, a great place to go with your friends, convenient and fun.the transportation system is like s'pore.things are rather cheap at there with many variety of clothes:)a place i would like to go again.

Another memorable event, would be Superkids Enrichment week!woo~it was an experience of a life time.so much to learn from, so much to remember and so much to apply.the experience was really unforgetable.it really was a very enriching week for me at there.learning the ways to bring much more life and renew our vision for solid rock.

Next up was jus filled with lots of fun and enjoyment.firstly was Art's camp. didn't really want to go at first.wasn't sure of what it will be like with hearing so many stories from the news.i only know that i have to go but i didn't want to.well, i did not regret my choice of going.being able to meet with many more people, makes uni life much enjoyable. my prayers were also answered.i was able to meet christian friends that reminds me of many things during the camp.without them, i don't think i will be able to survive through those times.

then it was Oweek.where those who could not make it for Art's camp was able to join in.it was a day camp only.but well, most of the time it end very late at night.we even stay over at school twice.great meeting even more people.

Another milestone in this year, was children camp and YOUTH CAMP.though most of the time i was giving but this time, i feel so much filled up spirtually.there was many things to learnt and many things being done during these 2 camps.it is really true that "giving is better than receiving". there are many things which i always look forward to these 2 camps.usually for children camp, it will be the games and the enjoyment that the children will get.as for youth camp, it will be the sessions which i would like to absorb and also the ministrying time. this year, i wasn't able to receive as much during the session and ministry.was here and there.but i still dare to say that it was definately enriching and learning even more.:)

Last but not the least!it will have to be CHRISTMAS!to me, it was the best time of the year.though i really hope that i was at another country.there were so much fun.receiving and giving out gifts.the joy, the laughter and the festive feeling just fills the air around.a happy time.:)

These are the few events that had occured this year.so many things, change of environment, reuniting with people, travelling around...i should say that it was a year of faith for me."trusting God in things unseen".having taken a great step out, going into another place in which i may not be as confident as i was, venturing into arts. having Faith in God that i will be able to make it through the decision making, the bidding and not forgetting the results.there were times when i wanted to turn away, when i strayed away, when i complain...i'm always remembered of His love and the things that He has brought me through.

i didn't write done any goals or any target for this year on here, so i can't say whether i have attain all of them but i can be sure that i have grown stronger and better under the guidance of many people.these lessons learnt will be kept with me as i look forward towards next year.

the road may be long

with many turns along the way

we may not know which is the best route to take

but I have someone who will guide me along:)

to a better 2009:)

Merry Christmas

wishing for a white christmas....:)

counting down...


majority of the big events that usually occurs during the end of the year are over. first, there was children camp then it was youth camp.


Children camp was great fun.there were many last minute planning, running here and there, making sure everything falls into place correctly.wasn't there for most of the sessions, mostly out preparing for the next games that are coming up soon. There were so many things to do. However, i'm sure the children enjoyed themselves very much and have learnt many things.may be not increased in knowledge but rather increase in experience and challenging themselves to much greater heights. we hope that they have taken away the lessons that needed to be learnt and keep it in their heart.


3 days 2 nights camp is tiring.there are many things to be done within such a short period of time. at least we tired the kids out on the first day:)but we were all tired out too.:)


Youth camp was refreshing.there are times when we can have fun, times when we can be serious.lots of things to learnt.FULLNESS IN CHRIST. i think we have hit that theme on the bulls eye. for me, personally, it was a camp for giving. i didn't receive any word from anyone, or prayers from any leader, but however the feeling is totally different. i would say giving is much better than receiving cause i know that i've been blessed. receiving Word from God for certain people and being able to pray specifically for them was a different experience for me.i can say that i have learnt much more from this camp.


4 days 3 nights camp. tiring as i've to wake up earlier to prepare breakfast with wei wei and gail.though tiring but enriching, being able to serve. though in the beginning i wasn't quite able to adapt with it, struggle with the expectations to meet, but it was a great experience.missed quite a portion of each sessions, but still enjoy each session and especially the worship.let us keep on this spirit.

Think about what He has done for you and it is so easy to just say " I Love You, God"
Moving on strong towards 2009:)

the season to...

exams are over!camps are approaching.well tomorrow will be the start of children's camp "D.A.R.E" following sunday will be youth camp "Fullness in Christ". Before you know it, it is CHRISTMAS!

Yeah!my favourite time of the year.the weather is cool and nice, the festive feeling is here, and lots of present to receive:))hahaha

has always wanted a white christmas.getting out of s'pore to celebrate christmas is my dream. to a place where there is snow. wearing those thick coats and scarfs, jumping around in the snow, or jus sitting by a fireplace, gazing at the snow falling down outside, with a cup of hot chocolate. Enjoying every moment as time pass by. Nothing to think about and enjoying this season. going for a ski, that will be fun too:))

A season to be happy. Great food and company.

A season of giving and love.

A time to enjoy before we embark on our journey, a new year, a new beginning.

Into the unknow...





Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. -Philippians 4:6





into the world of examinations...


its stressful studying psych.makes you think too much and there are too many things to remember...


learn how to have better memory, have higher IQ, learn how to learn...at the same time, learn about disorder, stress...getting even more stress...(hahaha:))

Yellow, orange, brown and leaves fall to the ground. It's AUTUMN...:))

will i get a white christmas??

Assignments DOWN!!

Yeah!!i'm done with all assignments for this sem!yeah!no projects, essay or what so ever....

the next thing up is EXAMINATION!gosh!i feel so unprepared for exams.

into God's hands i commit everything!

yeah!end of the year is coming soon...there are many many camps coming up.after that holiday!yeah!to hong kong.should be. then is Christmas. and the next thing, we welcome 2009.wah!this year pass really fast.

*just my thoughts*

have you ever thought what goes through the minds of people in the early morning on buses or mrt?

1. "i'm so tired..."-complaining on the need to wake up early


2. "nice song *sing along in their mind*"-listening to mp3


3. "i going to have a meeting, lunch, check mail, meeting, tea, more meeting...."-going through the things to be done today.


4. 
   
   "hm...what is that?"-looking at what the person seating beside is doing...

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or may just BLANK! and some SLEEPING..

how about you?

morning bus rides are quiet.sooo quiet that you can hear the songs from the person beside you who is on the mp3. or sometimes, someone a distance away from you when they turn the volume up really high. a time to think about many things...and sometimes for me, talking to God.

Treasure the moments in Life and count your blessings everyday.:))

True or False.





"once after a-levels, uni life will be a breeze"





False. well if it will be a breeze then many people will be getting like first class honors. uni students can all sleep at like 10pm every night. weekends will be weekends, holidays will be holidays, and not meant to be spent mugging in your tiny room trying to cramp every information into your head or trying to do your project (e.g. hitting the word limit). we need not worry about our grades, gpa, A B C...nothing!





arh!!when will it ever end??





Believing and knowing is different! Knowing God will heal, yar everyone also can know that.but believing is different...TRUST that He WILL heal.


i've learnt that with the children:)

A holiday is needed...badly!!

100th post!!
yeah!!after so many years, this is my 100th post on this blog.
well there were many ups and downs in this blog. The beginning when there were many posts, to the time when i jus got bored of blogging and blogged only when i feel like (ended up many people complaint about it, but well, who cares...), to now! the 100th post.yeah!!*jumps up*
how did it all begin...
lets see.from secondary school, when my CHINESE teacher(yes, chinese.not so traditional after all:))Mr Tan.he wanted us to blog our reviews about newspaper articles in chinese of course.and due to that, we all started our own english blogs too.not forgetting that this led to a few of us being featured on the newspaper quite a few times.(our picture are at school still...)
the many things in life that we go through, the happy times and the bad times, they all come and go. but one thing that remains is the memories that we have, all in a place for us to keep.whether it is in our hearts, in our minds, in a personal diary or in a blog.they all serve the same purpose.for us to remember those wonderful times that we had and not to be forgotten.
another thing to add on to this small little happy occasion is....
I'VE FINISH MY SOUTH ASIA RESPONSE PAPER!!!
yes yes yes yes!!it was a tough time getting it done.wanted to start it on friday, however suffered from a terrible migrain.it was so bad that i puked everything out.AGAIN!i need rest...
ok got to go and enjoy myself well hey!its public holiday tomorrow!*pops the champagne*
not forgetting...
look around at the little things that God has done, the little blessings in disguise and THANK HIM FOR IT.
"count your blessings and name them one by one"
"He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less"- John 3:30

I thank you Lord for everything:))

Roller Coaster Ride....whoo~


it was a roller coaster ride these past few weeks...ups and downs...mostly downs...


tomorrow is the last day for mid-terms,yeah!but it is south asia.hm...everything in the hand of God.learning all about other religion and other gods which is difficult!


well, mid-terms,mid-terms, mid-terms.lost for words...nothing to say.nothing to comment.


i need my sleep!!i need QUALITY sleep!!


it all just weigh you down


wants to go on a holiday!but can't go anywhere...

"the earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results"- James 5: 16

"Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy." - Matthew 6:19-20

the things of the earth are temporary, but the things of God are eternal.Which is better?
think about it:)

dreading it...
well, its over...RECESS WEEK!it is only a week...ONE week.
alittle updating...
->SOLID STAR
was a success:)yeah!!all the hardwork that we had put in...and all glory to GOD:)guess the kids were blown away:)
anyway, recess week came and pass quickly.tomorrow,school starts...and to kick off this 2nd half of the sem, we have-----PSYCH TEST!there are so many things to study, so many things to remember.mcq but negative marking, "0.2 marks will be deducted for wrong answer." okay...so hw will that work out to be...
has been busy this past one week.there were social work visitation, project meetings, birthday celebrations, gatherings and not forgetting revision!was suppose to start on my psych mid term paper, but i've jus decided on the question.so wonderful.shall conquer it soon!!very very soon!

"Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all theses things shall be added to you"--matthew 6:33
Have you spent time with God?
in prayer I commit everything into His hand...who will guide me and lead me through those dark moments

exciting week ahead!!??

into the fourth week of school...wah!!this week,even week,the week which most of my tutorials are on.

going back the the routine lifestyle like the past.waking up, going to school, study...there are just never ending things to do.readings readings and more readings.think that you have finish this week's reading, think again.another set is waiting for you next week.

like what my friend say," they are called readings because they'll never get to the stage where we can call them read."(hahaha...)

why will i say an exciting week ahead.well after so many months of planning, rehearsal, hardwork, pespiration...we present SOLID STAR.which will be held on 7th September!!which will be on this sunday!Friday rehearsal, saturday rehearsal, sunday the actual day!Dear God, i place everything in your hands.may You be in control.Amen.

not forgetting....HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHI WEE!!

May you have a wonderful year ahead and enjoy yourself:)May all your wishes come true.

Facing the Giants.

what are some of the giants in your life?well that is the question being asked.but i would say that show is great!!not only encouraging for christians, i would say to non-christians too.look at the maginificent power of God.God is in control of every situation as long as you are willing to let go and let Him.He can choose whether to open or close the door, but He will never leave you without a way out:)The power of God is something that we can never measure. Think that He is far away, well think again.there is always another door open.:)

He works in ways we cannot see, He will make a way for me:)

Mornings, the blank faces, thinking of the things to accomplish for the day.Frustration, running late.Am I able to get up?

it draws nearer.yes!people thought.only to come in view of a discouraging scene, making the feelings worst.

squeeze!!rush!!the survival of the fittest!!first come first serve!!survival instinct kicks in.

we turn to look behind.waiting for a gleam of hope to arrive.should i or should i not?being caught in a dilema within that few minutes.a decision to make fast.the first decision you make in the day.

some choose to fight,while some choose to accept fate...till that gleam of hope appear.the atmoshpere remains gloomy.

3 weeks into school...

yes!!i've survive bidding ad balloting Thank God!!...hahaha.well back to the usual routine, having to wake up early,go for lessons and then study.there are so much readings to do!well tutorials are starting this week,but it is odd week.for me it is still quite relaxing.guess next week i will feel the pressure:)

nothing much to say about school.i jus can't wait for holidays:)hahaha

these past 3 weeks there is always something to watch everyday.OLYMPICS!!yeah!!Singapore won our first silver since independence:)even the other atheletes did quite well like swimming.now that it is over, there is nothing much to watch.no exciting matches,great style of winning,the smiles on the medalists faces,great performances...everything back to normal...but the memories and records fresh in our minds.:)Singapore table tennis performance,Micheal Phelps 8 golds, Bolt for breaking records for 100,200 and 4x100

reality kicks in....

O WEEK

O week is over...

part of the group.absinthe

well O week is over now and lessons have began.today is the first day of school and the first 2 lectures that i have.physics(GEM) and psych

there are so many people in the school but are mostly unfamiliar faces.

the fun is all over...

i thank God for bringing me here.be Thankful:)

He is faithful!!

THANK GOD!!i've survived!!yes!!though with quite a huge hiccup towards the end of it.
I'VE GOTTEN THE MODULES THAT I WANTED!
a very big thank you to all my og mates.wah!!without them i could have jus died.though i really did freaked out at that point of time,if not for their encouragement i would not have cleared my brain and think slowly.a big thank you to shi wee,whom i called and i let go everything.thanks alot!if i had continue to keep it inside,i think i will have died.thank you to the other people who have encouraged me alot.
last but not the least,thank God.though He constantly assured me that He was in control but the stress level was jus too high for me to keep it all in.but He will never fail.Psalms 55:22 is really the word spoken at the right time!!"He shall sustain you"

i can sleep peacefully now...till...monday arrives...it is all over again:)

i took a bold step,have come thus far...
trusting that He will carry me through this time.

"Cast your burden on the Lord and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be mover." -Psalm 55:22

Looking Forward...

Wah!!there are just so many things that are coming up.first up on my list.really looking forward...BBQ WITH 203 '07

Wah!Man!really really miss them lots.the last time when we had our gathering was the receiving of results.wondering how is everyone?how is life now?the memories of this wonderful class still in my mind.the many laughters that we shared together.

Next up...FASS O WEEK.
another week fill with fun and games.this time going together with my og!!yeah!not forgetting there will be even more people now.this time longer,more things to do and guess more fun,less sleep:)

then...solid rock presents---SOLID STARS
a production put together by the children ministry.there are many obstacles that we will encounter along the way,but we will have to put our hearts together into this.Doing this all for God!!bringing more souls into His Kingdom:)Yeah!!the hardwork that we put in will not be in vain:)

the cutie pies:)

Gatherings...
Well many gatherings have occurred this week.Just came back from a camp

1.CAMPUS CRUSADES-FIX ON CHRIST
Woah!!it is really great being able to make christian friends in campus.to me, it is like another youth camp with the same kind of timetable,programs...however,there is a different feeling when you worship in campus rather than together with those that you grow up with.at there,different people from different faulty,different characteristics,different denomination.it is great talking to the seniors there.the prayer sessions were great.got the opportunity to try out street E.well only can say that they seniors are great!

2.ARES BBQ GATHERING
Great food,great company,great venue:)we went to hanjing's house for bbq.semi d house,nice big spacious comfy bedroom.the best place to jus r&r.the guys did most of the preparation while cherylene and i watch juno at his room.the food were great done by our main chef-hanjing.played many games,talk about many things.left earlier than the rest,however still miss my last bus from kallang.was a frightening experience though.

3.GATHERING WITH MESs+mich @TCC
it was my first time trying out tcc food.it was great especially the drinks:)had many things to talk about with great food beside us:)it was surely a filling meal:)
4.CYCLING @ECP
did not know how to cycle however took a double bike with marcus.after all the eating and enjoying great food,it is really time to do some exercise!!nice time catching up with each other.the weather was quite hot at ecp however took some nice photos too:)

well many things are happening currently.the transition from holiday mood to school mood is starting to set into me.i don't want to go back to study now!!hahaha...there are jus so many things to do before the school start.how i miss the pass where the board will jus handle all the transitions from one school to another.

Many things have occured,and the events make me start to think.i could say that i have been growing up in a very very protected environment.'seperation' something that is being put to the test.am i able to withstand it?well i hope i can pass this test.being different from the other people that are around me.being right before God(that is the most important thing).well,i'm not alone.even if the situation that i'm going through is different from those that around me,i know that i'm not alone.

cos God said:"i will never leave you nor forsake you." -deuteronomy 31:6,8

i'm all hype up for solid rock's production---'SOLID STAR'.A September outreach event for the children!!it WILL be a successful event!!cause God is part in our production:)

A laptop!!

yeah!!got my new laptop now.changing from the desktop computer to a laptop is a great difference....
but it is great being able to use a laptop.hope the wireless will be working...

Taiwan...

TAIWAN...

yeah!!have consolidated all the pictures taken in taiwan!gosh!!i miss those times at there.there is nothing much to think about.go to places whenever you feel like.walking around exploring the different cultures that are there.try the different food there.shop and buy things.had much fun over there.buying so many things and enjoying the weather.neither hot nor cold.jus right.
To me the best place will have to me mao kong and jiu fen that area.though it was super cold.but the area is just great.especially that cottage which we had lunch at.the view from the cottage is just breathe taking.it is a great place to jus sit down with a book over a cup of tea.

well,i feel like going on a holiday again!!there are many many places that i feel like going.there is Europe area and America.been to America and wants to go back there again.L.A,vegas,san fransisco,ten mile drive.there are great scenery there,but got to learn driving first to be able to go on a free and easy trip.Europe is soo big.many places that i want to cover,France,Italy,England and many more.

arh!!i want to go on holiday!:)

Camps,Camps,Camps and more...

well since the last time that i've updated(which was in may with photos),many things have happened.so many things that the month of JUNE seems to pass by with a blink of the eye.

Superkids Enrichment week

Wah!!it was seriously an eye opener for me.it was more an encouragement for me rather than a wet blanket.God has shown me that it is possible with lots of hard work,practising,and not forgetting commitment.There have been many thoughts that came through my mind but there are many times in which i'm unable to carry them out.The ideas that i've thought of,the ways to carry things out...many are reflected there.it is like God showing to me that those ideas that i thought about are able to carry through.well as for now,the ideas just flow through.I pray that God will be able to guide us through this time as we bring our children ministry to greater heights.Unity is strength.The annoiting session will be one that i will always remember.it was a totally different experience.oh!and experiencing total darkness on the first night which was quite scary.

Bible Camp.Ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY

it has been a lllllloooooooonnnnnnnggggg time since i last went for bible camp.(the last being primary school days?!can't really remember)this time, the pastor talked mostly about family.not forgetting what he said, our church being a unique church.well we all share a very close relationship.thats the plus point of being a small church.there are many things which we do together.this camp has bonded me closer with the other people and i guess it has also brought back some people.it is great to see everyone together.we have been through so many things together.

Arts Camp.

wasn't very excited to this camp.it was my first time going for a camp that i don't really know anyone.it is also not a church camp.i prayed real hard before this camp,hoping that God will answer my prayer.and...PRAISE GOD,He did answer.He gave me a really great group of people(my og),He gave me christian friends which we really treasure,and He gave me a great time at there.well ARES.that is my group name.we are anti-social(hahaha)seldom like to join in with house activities.lazy to cheer.but we bond well together as a group.not forgetting we won best og in the house.Got to know really great people like Rebecca,Stephanie and Dania who are all christian.being afraid of the fright night that we prayed together while the rest were watching horror shows.well i would say overall the camp was ok.all thanks to my wonderful group,they have change my perspective of this camp.

and that comes to an end of June.i spent 3/4 of the month away from home.miss my bed really badly.well July have arrived and i'll be leaving for another camp next week.there are many things that are coming up.most importantly:SEPTEMBER OUTREACH PROGRAMME.that will be the top of my prayer list.the many things that we have learnt from superkids will be applied here.the commitment level will be high!!not forgetting...SCHOOL IS STARTING.and to start it off, it will be 'o'week.going back together with my group

shall stop here and leave with the sweet memories from taiwan...(realised i did not upload any pic from taiwan)

ok...there is something wrong.shall upload only 3 pics

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yeah!!hahaha...
i'm in taiwan already!!!it is the third day already.will be back on the 25th of april at around 12 midnight.
I'm broke!!!arh!!!...
btw it is fun:)

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Japan...a different culture...
Well went to Japan in December together with my parents and Marilyn.It is a totally different culture and a whole lot of new experience.Great experience i would say.The weather was nice,experiencing from negative to below 10 degrees everyday.A huge language barrier,but well they still did try their best to speak in english.Great service attitude:)
Saw the wonderful scenery,experience H2O in its different states coming down from the sky(from rain to mini ice to snow).The great fun i had at disneysea.trying out most of the rides especially rides such as "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Indiana Jones".Well Marilyn and i queue up for "Journey" for more than 2 hours.There was no seats and the queue seems never ending.Thinking that we have at last reached the carts,we were directed to a lift,came out from it and there was even MORE queuing up.I would say the Japanese are much much more patience.While in the queue,they can play all sorts of games,chat till it seems the conversation will never end.Well,guess Singaporeans now have a compeitor when it comes to queuing up and waiting.After sitting quite a few rides,we found out that the very first question they will ask is "How many people?"though it is said in Japanese well after a while,you can just guess it...haha.
A coutry that experiences 4 seasons,having a rich and unique culture,a place where the old blends well together with the latest technologies,fast pace environment but has many relaxing locations close to mother nature,friendly,helpful and a willing to learn spirit in her service line...thats all i can say about this country JAPAN.:)

Taken at Universal Studios Japan(USJ)
It was raining quite heavily and the weather was cold.They had many outdoor rides but must be prepared to get wet in the rain.But they do sell those cute cute raincoats,with cartoon characters on it.However,creating a hole in the pocket...


The GREAT ocean.if i'm not wrong,guess it is the pacific.These rock formations is brought about by many years of weathering cause by the strong winds and huge waves.The area there is very cold.The ocean is so magnificent that reminds me that God is the one who created all these.Isn't He much MORE magnificent?

Experiencing snow for the very first time.The light flakes that floats down from th sky.The snow was quite heavy.Within a night and the whole bus is covered with it,guess it will be difficult to recognise ur car in such weather.My very first snow ball(left).it feels like foam when u compact the snow up.:)

This is taken at Disneysea Japan.Nice place!Great rides!

This is taken at Mount Fuji:)Nice scenery