Towards 2010!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

woohoo~holding on to the last few minutes of 2009. was looking back at the resolutions that i've set for 2009. looking down the list, i can happily say that i'm able to achieve what i've plan for this year. now more grounded in God's word, being able to handle things more relaxing and handing it into God's hand, built much more closer relationships with my friends moving beyond just friends and lastly got my chance of going on a holiday HONG KONG!:)

so much have pass this year. moving on from a year 1 to a year 2 student in nus. learning more and grown much much more. being able to see that with God, all things are really possible!!:)

Every year, we have the same amount of time, but each year, we learn different things. i give thanks to God for all the happy and bad times that has filled this year. Looking forward to 2010~

IT'S CHRISTMAS~~

WooHoo~its the best holiday to me!!

a season for giving and a season of joy and love:)

This means that the year is coming towards an end...

any way~ MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL~

Towards the end~

the sem has come to an end...

gone through much this semester.started with lots of ups and ended with lots of downs. as always, the semester is filled with many different events, happenings...all in its own ways exciting and enriching. was hoping that this semester would be a smooth riding one, however it didn't turn out that way. though the valleys were deep,really really deep, i'm glad that its over now and i'm able to come out of it even much stronger.

We meet with obstacles and at times want to give up.

"Lord, the trails we face at times seem too much to bear. We're grateful, though, for the reminders in Your Word that You will stay by our side and help us endure till You call us Home. Victory is sure for those who endure. Amen" - our Daily Bread

working and focusing on the goal that is ahead. everything into the hands of God~

the holidays are here!!oh yeah!! well, nothing much will be happening since its just the short 5 weeks of holiday...

a quiet and peaceful time needed to relax and get recharge for yet another new semester:)

something that stands forever~ *scroll over the pic*

When we stand with Christ in glory,

Looking o’er life’s finished story,

Then, Lord, shall I fully know—

Not till then—how much I owe. —McCheyne

To be with Jesus forever is the sum of all happiness.

- From 'our Daily Bread'

Daddy God

Its wonderful to be with You

Daddy God

So good to be Your child

Daddy God

Its wonderful to be with You

And I live to worship You with all my life

A weekend filled to the top.A week ahead that is filled with datelines and tests.

Not enough time to prepare everything.

But I'm glad to be part of the event. impacting lives, changing lives and showing others what a wonderful God we have:) I was part of God's work. how about you?

~Tired but filled with Joy and Peace

~Hearts Hearts~ SINGAPORE!!!

National Day Parade 2009 was a blast!!!:))

~Come Together~

'I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made' - Psalms 139:14

Saw this from my friend's notes in facebook and thought it was quite interesting...

In the New Testament, Paul writes, "For we are God's workmanship" (Ephesians 2:10). The Greek word for workmanship means a work of art. Listen to these words as David describes the Creator at work.

For you created my inmost being;

You knit me together in my mother's womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

My frame was not hidden from you

When I was made in the secret place.

When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,

Your eyes saw my unformed body. (Psalm 139:13-16)

Like an artist who sees the finished work in his mind's eye, God saw your unformed substance and then began to fashion you from head to toe. He made no mistakes but planned each detail of your being. You do not need to compare yourself to other works of art, but thank the Artist for how He chose to create the masterpiece called ... you.

each and everyone of us is different in our own unique way. we are all BEAUTIFUL in God's sight:))

its been a long time since i last updated.hahaha. school is starting soon and i'm dreading it. i will surely miss the holidays~

HOLIDAYS~ are just GREAT!!

its been a long time since i last updated.

back from Hong Kong. a trip that is spent together with my family. so many things to do, so many things to buy, so many things to eat but so little time!!! i WANT to go back to Hong Kong again. especially Mongkok.hahahahaha:)

Disneyland at Hong Kong. my 3rd Disney trip.

(1st and 2nd being America and Japan respectively). The Disneyland is sooo small that we were able to cover the whole place in quite a short time. the different towns were much smaller with lesser rides as compared to the America one. to me, i still LOVE America. but this time i bought more things!!:) even got my very own DISNEY SOFT-TOY!hahahaha. ugly doll:)

the shopping is really great.but mus come prepared!!! COMFORTABLE SHOES IS A MUST!!!

bought 4 pairs of shoes, roughly 5 tops, 1 dress, 1 shorts, accessories... more clothes as compared to Taiwan trip. this time no 27 comic books (cos i couldn't find any book store), no CDs (i didn't see any CD shop other than HMV), no boxes/bags of ice cream...jus clothes clothes shoes. shopping is just great!shops are open till around 12 midnight, mtr till around 1am. its seriously 'shop till you drop!'

food was great! love their porridge and their po luo bao!!the po luo bao is super soft!!very nice. tried their curry fish ball which was super super spicy.lots and lots of xu liu shan, mango desserts! yummy!!:))

miss the feeling of being on a holiday.being on the plane, arriving on foreign grounds, getting to know the place and the culture even better, trying out their transportation systems, walking around without having any datelines behind your back, getting use to sleeping in a hotel room...

being on a holiday is such a great feeling:))

so whats up next...BIBLE CAMP!

its exciting knowing that more people are going to camp this year!2 buses!!!exciting~!!

going to camp with a heart of expectancy. expecting a fresh touch from God. waiting and holding on tight.

the world around changes

but the LOVE of God does not

thats why we can step out each day

with a smiling face

for I know an Everlasting God

UP, UP and AWAY~~

yeah!got to change my blogskin after so many years...hahahaha.but it is still the 'under construction' stage.well will improve it when i have the time:))

yes!my long awaited holiday is here!!yes!!yes!!yes!!it is here!!!

jet setting off to hong kong!yeah~ bye bye~ hahahaha

Look into the horizon

the Sun is Rising

a new day has began:) 

The End....

...of year ONE in NUS.

the end of examinations mark the end of year one in nus. currently experiencing the 46th hour of my FREEDOM!!yeah!

well, it was an exciting year!getting use to a different lifestyle,making changes,getting to know more people and many more. to me, sem 2 was much more difficult. going through much more than i expected and coming out stronger each day. struggling to get my modules, struggling to stay with the flow in lectures and seemingly endless readings, getting to know more about people's behaviour and getting to experience how it feels like to be cheated, being the driver while others experience a 'free-ride'.

i fall, stand up, fall and stand up again. each time coming out stronger with God's strength. and now i can proudly say that 'I SURVIVE!! with the help of MY GOD!' though how i wished that the sem was smooth sailing, but many lessons i've learnt through out this sem. it has shown me the reality and show me how bless my life is, under the protection of God and my family. There are so much more out there, the struggles that people face, the unhappiness, the situations that they have to handle not at this point of their life. i'm considered much bless!

man's ways and God's ways are different. which will you choose?

To me, God's ways are so much easier. this sem has shown me that people are always in competition with each other.trying to get ahead of everyone.even if it means to step on others and to reach your goal. its not great to experience being step upon... but i know that God will be there to pick you up and strength you to face this battle. i've experienced it, and testify for that:) thanks to my closest friends who have encouraged me through that time too. though the battle is still on, but i know that i have victory in Christ:)

while almost every exam period, there will be a song that runs through my mind. this time, its Taylor Swift's 'Love Story' and a classical music meets contemporary version of that song too! when Taylor Swift's 'Love Story' meets Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida'! its super relaxing to hear the music and it makes me miss my piano...:'(. hahaha. how i wish i could play that song! Go on youtube to search for it!:))hahaha. shan't post the video here...lazy...

freedom is here!yeah!so what i'm going to be doing? many many things.to kick things off!

HONG KONG! yeah! i just can't wait to go out there!

Do not be afraid

I'm holding onto you as you walk this journey

I'll be by your side always

Just like how a father protects his son

jet setting off to Hong Kong~~

the world of MUSICALS~

woo~went to watch a musical this week!!yes!on reading week!! the time when it is the most stress.the time when everyone tries to squeeze in everything that they can before the exam! and what i'm doing? enjoying myself with such a high culture hobby (hahahaha.all thanks to soci and ssa)

how i got started.it all began with church.we use to have christmas musicals since i was 4 years old until primary school days.that was the time where everyone will be so busy, we will meet up at either neil road or chancery lane for rehearsals. the time when u see the whole church gathering together for a purpose:)

to add on, influencing me into musical was the opening of Esplanade on my birthday. it was a big thing! thought one day i must watch something there!no matter how expensive it will be!once was enough for me then when i was young:) to my surprise, it jus kept me hook on! it 

all begin with MAMA MIA - the musical.

it just caught my attention. the dance, the music, the acting, the backdrop, EVERYTHING jus caught my attention! Love the way they present the storyline. it just caught me, and thats just the beginning!

next was Phantom of the Opera. 

watched the movie and was really excited to watch the theatre production. some of the scenes that i saw on the movie, kept me wondering how they will bring it to life performance. the first time, i saw how a musical make use of the whole stage area!from the front to the back.from the floor to the ceiling.they make use of the whole space that can be seen from the audience seats. the drop of the chandelier, the fall from the steps, the disappear acts of the phatom!it just keeps you at the end of your seats!

after that was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. 

have u seen a flying car!yes.the story is about a flying car. marilyn and i were guessing how they were making the car fly.was it a cable, or was it a platform?or using air??hahaha...the secrets...behind the scenes. something different from the usual. not forgetting the way they try to present "distance". a car moving into the horizon!:) *the remote control car* go watch when you have the chance and you will understand:)

the latest! CATS! and it just gets better! 

the WHOLE theatre was their stage.the interaction with audience. even not forgetting those sitting at the 2nd floor and above!more dance then singing of course "memory" was touching!:)the make up different from usual.its captivating:) the actors were really great.always in character no matter whether the spot light was on them or not!their movements were really like life cats:)

it always just get better and better:) i'm just hoping for more musicals to come! RENT!HAIRSPRAY! and many more!

looking at their performance, it just reminds me that when people work together in unity and having a goal in mind, it is that powerful. the dynamics are able to catch the people around. accomplishing the project together, it brings peopler even closer together. reminiscing the past when i had an opportunity to join in a production with my secondary school. the hardwork we put in for months paid-off and it brought us even closer together. we all have gone through those times when there wasn't enough time, staying back due to rehearsals, giving up your holidays to make the production even better...but those times were short. thats why i'm looking forward to such an opportunity again!

God knows the power of unity. thats why He gave different talents to different people.so that we can work together as a body in Christ and shine for Him.

the devil knows the power of unity. thats why he likes to sow discord within.so as to disrupt the plans of God.

In UNITY we must stand together! as everyone is important like the different parts in our brain. having different roles with a different purpose, but all to serve ONE body:)

*p.s. oh man!sounds like soci's functionalist thoery and reminds me of my bio psych*hahaha

Whose strength are you relying on??

well this week has been quite a roller coaster ride! (not forgetting to mention...we have a pair of free disneyland hong kong tickets!!!for FREE!!hahaha.)

i can now officially say that I'M DONE WITH ALL MY ASSIGNMENTS THIS SEM!!!yes!just handed in stats assignment! while this sem i'm filled with assignments rather than mid-term test. assignment have its pros and cons, u get more time to finish the paper, do a better job, but it will take a long long time before you are released from the clutches of the paper!!!that means you will need alot of stamina to sustain all the way till the end!!!and really the END (last day of sem)

when you wake up everyday, do you feel tired?do you dread that it is the start of the new day??think of those datelines to meet and the things that you will face tiring??

for me, initially, it was like that.i didn't feel like doing my stats paper, cos it was too free no restriction and my very last paper! plus i felt there wasn't much time left!i want to do, but i don't know how to start, don't know what to write and worry about the time factor!!

BUT!! have you felt a sudden peace in the midst of such things? I DID!!! its the kind of feeling that everything will be in control!in God's hands! i made a prayer, telling God to give me the strength all the way till the end! and HE DID!i was able to last till the very end! though with some obstacle at the very very last minute, i still got through that time! the feeling is great!cos there isn't much worries!:))and i still have time to finish my report plus finish my ssa readings!!its not 'readings' any more!!!hahahaha:))

SO...whose battery are you running on??are you running on your own battery (the battery that will always deplete in energy and needs recharge frequently) or GOD's battery (the battery whose energy level is always constant and more than what you need)??

for me?? i'm running on GOD's battery!!!everyday!!

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved" - Psalms 55:22

His strength is sufficient for you!what are you waiting for??

Pray and Seek God

well, another week has pass and its approaching the end of March! time has pass by really quickly ever since the end of recess week. After finishing those term papers, projects, now a short little break before we dash towards the end!the final lap!!!

This week can be said a week filled with prayers and seeking God. at this point of time when i'm writing this post, the e-sword youth have gathered together in prayer and fasting for Shufen. Though we are all busy with our own schedules in life during a weekday like this, we put aside a part of the time to pray for a miracle. Having the faith in God that He is able to make things possible!:))

There are so many things in life that we come across with, obstacles, trials, difficulties. or may be some happy events, celebrations, achievements. wouldn't it be great if we know what happen next before we make every decisions?? Currently reading this book "if I knew what happened next" by pastor Glyn Barrett. This is a question that we always ask ourselves. We look back and think "if i knew this would happen, i wouldn't have done this in the first place", we regret our choices. But one thing I have learnt is that "we serve a Man with a Plan"

"For I know the plans I have for you... plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"

- Jeremiah 29:11-

so we place our trust in God as He has wonderful plans for us:))

God is always working, but are you part of His work, Everyday?

p.s. this is my second time typing this post!! and lots of editing!!haiz.something is wrong with blogger....

busy busy busy...but still never forget...

wooh~ it has been a long time since i last blogged.hahaha

the past few weeks have been seriously busy. busy with those many midterms paper that i have to finish. datelines came one after another but i'm glad that i got through all!

there are so many things that are going on.come to think of it, one year ago, what was i doing?

hm...march. a time when i was working and looking forward to the taiwan trip in april. its kind of fast that one year has past. 

before anyone knows it, it will be end of the semester. holidays will come and then it will be camps.bible camps follow by arts camp. then short holidays and school starts, a new year a new sem.

well through these busy weeks, i've learnt much. trusting God in all circumstances. though it was difficult but God has always proven faithful in no matter what situation. i was afraid that i would not be able to handle the term papers that i have. the questions this time were much difficult, usually opinions or giving a view, thought provoking, extensive research needed...it gets confusing sometimes. praying before i began writing, do make a difference. the words will just flow out and writing will be smooth. 

i thank God for that:))

Alone on the beach 

But never lonely

'Cos I know that He is beside me

Someone whose love is deeper than the ocean

And wider than the sky above

Someone, who died for you and me

And His name is Jesus

its not just a religion, its a RELATIONSHIP

Though weak and helpless in life’s fray,God’s mighty power shall be my stay;Without, within, He gives to meThe strength to gain the victory. —D. De Haan
The trials of earth are small compared with the triumphs of heaven.

The Rainbow...and the Promise

i've put this picture up before. may be you might ask, the promise?what promise? well in the bible, God seal His promise to Moses with a Rainbow.well this week, i saw a rainbow!while studying.

it was something that brighten up my day.so many things has been occuring.so many things to do, expectations to meet and things to finish. but looking at the rainbow, it reminds me of God's promises.He has many promises in the bible.reminding us of the Love that He has for us.just by seeing a rainbow, it brightens up ur day.God's wonderful creation in work, to remind you that He is the One in control of EVERYTHING:))or you could just say..."it is a sign!!"...hahaha...

Recess week is coming to an end.today, now is the last day.the last day of "holiday" (in a certain way), the last day to accomplish what you wanted to do so far, the last day to cram all those readings that needed to be done, the last day to finish your work (term paper, homework, projects) the last day to study before the mid-terms.no one hopes that it will be over so fast, but hey!if the recess week takes so long to be over, so will the exams...which also means that our holiday will seem like a further away goal. to me, i'm kind of glad that it is going to be over, but i've not done any catching up with my readings...at least i have progress quite a bit for ssa term paper and planned my bio psych term paper.yes!

lets see what i can thank God for this week...hm...well i got thank Him for healing me within one full day of my sickness.i had high fever, felt cold all the time during the night, stuffy nose, my throat felt different.usually for me, such symptoms would last for at least a week.but this time it was different.i prayed asking God for healing so that i will be able to continue with my term papers the next day and i could only afford one day of rest.He answered!yeah!!

' Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God' -Philippians 4:6

on another note...

i went for 林宥嘉 [迷宫] 新加坡演唱会2009.

yeah!!!hahaha...wanted to go from the very beginning, however didn't had anyone to accompany me. later found someone, but there was church anniversary dinner the next day.guess we needed to prepare something. then realised that there was discount for students...and there were many more people who are willing to go.

was alittle blown away by the performance.my first time to such concerts.being able to listen to 林宥嘉's voice live was so different.u will be able to hear tone, pitch, and the slightest turn that he made.together with the onstage performance(though i couldn't see very clearly as i did not bring my specs) it was totally different.indeed a talented person.and i really did enjoy the concert very very much:)))

some like to live their life quietly and peacefully.some like it to be vibrant and dynamic.what about you?

Me?i would like to live a life for God, according to His will:))

Lord, I want to live my life the way you want me to everyday. Help me not to be stuck in my past, or be so geared towards the future that i miss the richness of the present.

- a quote i saw somewhere-

I'm drowning.....
drowning in what? well i should say that it is school work. a slap into reality

"Hello Evangeline!it is time to wake up!!!"

there are so many thing to accomplish in such a short period of time. and everything is just so VAGUE!reason being that it is now the 4th week of school and everyting jus come gushing towards you.trying to grasps the concepts, trying to keep up with the pace of lectures, trying to keep up with the rest of the cohort.
VAGUE! becos i have not attended ALL my tutorials and knowing how everything will be access due to chinese new year. there are even term papers to be sumitted in 2 weeks time.trying to feel my way around here.goodness.
I'm so lost!I just don't know what to do.why must everything happen at the same time!!!??
God please...help me get out of this....

Chinese New Year
nothing much to say about it.wasn't really looking forward for it.i feel that it jus come so quickly this year.nothing much to do, not much red packets to take.in a certain way, it some how irritated me alittle.disrupting alot of things that i have set to do.

i stand behind the glam and fame, smiling.

wondering is this what i wanted.

they stand in the limelight, while i take the backstage.

a little word of encouragement is all that is needed.

I'm looking forward, however is being hold back by the past. I'm afraid of so many things that had happened and am afraid of it happening again.
I WANT to LET GO and LET GOD take control.
God will you please...

First week of School...

to me, i will not consider this week as the first week of school.I feel that school has started when bidding stared. these 2 weeks to me, were like living in stress.I wasn't able to get all my modules, trying to fight really hard so that i will be able to get what i really wanted.


Everyday, I spent my time in front of the computer and looking at the bidding.wondering what should i do and how much points to put in.as the weeks past, i jus didn't feel like thinking any more about it.to get 4 modules and appeal for the 5th one, or to get 5 modules and appeal for the one that i really want, and then drop one of the 5.but it is just too risky and i don't know how the system run!goodness!i tried every way and means to appeal, however was still unable to get the module that i want.till the point that i was so afraid to open my mail.a point of desperation.


Thank God that it is over now.next up is only tutorial bidding, though the fear is still in me, but i'm going to leave it in the hands of God.i really don't want to think about it, i just want to get it over and done with.it is frustrating and stressful, knowing that everything doesn't goes according to your plan even when u are given the authority to plan everything your way.


Many people that has got me through this difficult time.not forgetting my parents, marilyn, shi wee, michelle(both), matilda, , helena, lisa, xiu yong, carol, raymond and many many more who have helped me in any other way.

the road is so long, you make decisions along the way.
cross roads cause you to think twice before making the decision. decisions may either affect a chapter of your life or your entire lifetime.
what should i do?i don't know.no one can help you.
leaving you with only a word "trust".
Trust who?


Trust God,He has great plans for you:)
'Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path.' -Proverbs 3:5-6

Resolutions...

well, it seems like a little late to put this up.hahaha.

guess this year will be a little hectic one for me.so many things to adapt to.

-hope that i will be able to grow strongly spiritually and continue to have a close relationship with God .in everything that i do, i will say a prayer first.before i study, before i do my assignments, before i need to hand up any assignments, before exams...every little events into the hands of God.

-to be much grounded in His Word.need to increase my bible knowledge and know more about Christ.

-to be able to relax.i feel like i'm constantly in the state of alertness, even when i'm sleeping.gosh...i really need to relax,a way to relax myself.happy.

-to maintain the close friendships that i have with the people around me.being more aware of every single one of them.and having the opportunity to appreciate every single one of them.

-a long awaited one:)to GO ON HOLIDAY!i can't wait for a this.some where other than staying in s'pore for the holidays...

many more things to learn.many more things to do.i need to strength, God.

i'm holding on to it...

2009~woo~
its 2009 now:)let us look forward towards a better year that is ahead of us:)
i pray that this year will be a smooth one.God will be my guiding light in everything that i do.enjoying every moment of the year and be a blessing to the people around me:)
Amen.