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Sunday, 22 August 2010

00:09

After the camp, I had the opportunity to visit Pangaea Boat docked at One Degree 15 Marina. It was so cool! I got to visit it like 3 times and each visit was so amazing and memorable. I want to thank the team for Pangaea as it open so many experience to me.

So a quick brief summary about the trips.
1st we went there to to visit the crew, film our 'revenge' for simon and did our letters for articles. Which sadly has no replies yet. Had marche for dinner and nici <3 did a job well done in reintroducing me to it. Previously, i knew very little about it and would just go for the usual when i am there. Now I know all but that ONLY applies to the outlet at vivo. I have yet to try the one at 313 but I guess i cant now cause I had too much fatty food ytd and going to have more tml. Gosh!. And for the past month that I am back, I having been excerising regularly and I wish I had a routine of 10 days of excerise like I had when I was at Swiss. The good thing there is that you dont really sweat as much and you can actually go further in excerising cause the place is so big (bigger than singapore) and more activities you can do easily.
2nd time we went there to supposedly meet Elena who came from Russia and to meet Basil, then suddenly we saw Mike! (((: and we had a sailing trip out in Singapore waters! Never did we expect the opportunity to sail out cause it was like just visiting the boat was already so so so good. Now the chance to go out was even much astounding.
3rd we had a sleepover! haha...with jen from msia and leonard another former camper. And also andreas. and we spent the night listening to mike till 1am! so cool!!!

and now the boat is in HK. (; and the rest are in Mongolia in a few hours! (:

<3 Li

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Saturday, 21 August 2010

23:45

Procrastination has caused me not to type all the WONDERFUL things that has happened to me this summer. This has been the BEST SUMMER of my life! (:

Just want to shoutout to Jesus, THANK YOU for showing me your favour and letting me get selected for the selection camp. Thank you for opening doors of opportunities that are good for me and closing those which arenot good for me. One fine e.g. is not getting me selected for the Gobi Expedition. Although I was sad initally, but knowing that I am not good at Mountain Biking and knowing that my parents will be too worried after all I had during the camp. I understand why Jesus did it.

So, my 8 friends, the most fantastic people I have ever met, are heading to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for Gobi expedition. Most of them are on their way, while Nici representing Singapore and Asia is at the airport now flying off in 45mins. (: The expedition starts tomorrow! I am following them on the website http://www.mikehorn.com/ why dont you too? (:

Well, here come the main gist of my post which i expect it to be very very long. Just want to thank you for the patience in reading this post.

It's been 6 weeks since i arrive back from the Swiss Alps. It was a FANTASTIC trip! I am so blessed! Despite not being able to go for sydney trip for Hillsong Conference.. but I would NEVER give up the opportunity to go to Switzerland. So I went for selection camp and met a group of amazing people. It was so heartening to live my dreams. If you want to know more about the selection camp or Pangaea Project, send me an email or contact me and I would be more then happy to fill you in. Cause I wont be talking in detail about the trip here and personally we all think that it would not suffice to explain it here but best personally cause it is just TOO AMAZING!

It was a trip of many first experiences. My 1st time in Europe. 1st time in Swiss. 1st time hearing German. 1st time on Emirates (and I am starting to like Emirates more and more (: )1st time having so many kiss greetings and goodbyes. 1st time doing mountain biking. 1st time falling down so many times from the bike. 1st time doing the legendary raid. 1st time experience such tight teamwork, never in my life have I experience teamwork of such high standard. 1st time being such a old baby. 1st time interacting with flight crew at such personal level. 1st time being carried so many times : once was by the flight attendant. Haha.. it was such a fun flight. We were taking polarids with the crew and suddenly 2 of the males on the 3rd count carried inge and me up respectively for the photo! How shocking it was especially in midair. Ok, I have concluded that airplanes are just like buses in the air. 2nd time was when my group won the team event. Martin just suddenly caried me up and threw me up in the air just like i was in a cheerleading group.. lol. Conny had helped too. (: 3rd time was cause my knees started to hurt when running down the hill and the mountain guide decide to carry me for a short period of time so we could move faster. Another time was during the bbq when we started to have human standing horses. Haha. Usually I see in the pool but this time we were on land. How scary it was sitting on top of Martin's shoulder and trying to play with another person on someone elses shoulder. I cant rmb who it was. But thank god leni and becci were there to stable me. Becci is esp tall for ur info. It was so funny! Laughing fit! 1st time i truly understand more about myself. I do know what i want and where I feel most comfortable in. However I do not know what I am talented in. That is one thing I havnt been able to figure out. 1st time I felt that I have been born into a wrong system. Did you know the 10 days I was there. Never once did I miss Spore food. My mum asked me when I arrived back, did I miss spore food? wat would u like to have for supper? I said, nothing i missed here. I miss there more. Lol.
I truly feel that the lifestyle there suits me. But of cos i know spore is as good. So what I am looking for is a fusion of Singapore and the EU (pros) mixed together. That is the place I want to be. (: I only had a hard time acclimatising to the altitude and miss singapore's slight humidity as it was abit too dry there. So if it was abit humid, it will be great.
1st time I had 10 days of nature filled activities. 1st time I did paragliding, white water rafting, canyonning, indoor climbing 1st time I ride on a horse for a long time and also ride in the rain, drenched from head to toe. It was so AWESOME. 1st time I did so many things I wouldnt be able to do in Singapore. 1st time i injured myself from head to toe due to my inabilities and yet still recover so fast. 1st time I felt that learning a 2nd language well is SUPER important. Their ability to speak so many language has spurred me to brush up my english, Chinese esp and learn 3 new languages so I can communicate better to them. This time round, most were able to speak german. But the languages I wan to learn first is French, then Spanish then German.

I had a whirlwind summer. But haha, not to worry, no whirlwind romance as people would use to say.

I just felt that the people I met there, I have only seen them face to face for 10days has impacted me more than the people I have spent time for 4 yrs. Its so different. A person i spent 10days with is able to touch my heart then with a person I spent 4 yrs trying to even guess what the person is thinking. ah...u know what I meant. Well, I miss the random hugs and presence. and there was even a proper goodbye. I so wanted to fly over and spend the holidays there. But we will meet up soon I am sure or at least I will try to make it happen in the near future like next yr or maybe after my grad. (: in the meantime, fb and skype will have to suffice. but i know i am like a 2nd fiddle but i wouldnt mind. cos i know it is only good as it is but not for the future if i was ever thinking about it. haha. jk! but ya, u 2 fight over a gem which belongs to someone already and some of us are looking for u...lol..is kind of becomes a straight line rather than a shape. but who cares. u wont know.

I MISS ALL THE YEPs SO SO BADLY. Haha. but I thank god for skype. (:
I thank god for letting me know about PANGAEA. (:

cheers,
Little Li

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Wednesday, 30 June 2010

23:40

Continuing from the previous post....

I was too busy to even continue the previous time. Sorry about that, the post kind of just hangs there.

argh...hang on.. i have slight pain in my head. It means time to sleep! Lol. Well, I shall type this post quickly. (:

As I was saying, I need to write a testi asap cause I need to submit to my teacher before I leave. Its about how God made the impossible possible. I really experienced His unmerited Favour. I need to think how to write it as best as I can to show others how God has worked in my life. (: Here's what it (the subject and not the testi) is....

The Selection Camp is exactly what the name says. So throughout your time spent there, you’ll take part in a wide and exciting variety of both physical and mental activities (yup – you’ll be put to the test!).

Each Selection Camp in Switzerland includes informative and intensive courses on subjects that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of the YEP Expedition - and also to help you communicate your experience with your peers around the world. These courses include Technology, Environmental, Physical, Medical and Communication skills.The sixteen new chosen candidates for the Selection Camp

The following candidates have been invited to join an exclusive YEP Selection Camp in the Swiss Alps to prepare and evaluate them for the YEP Expedition to Mongolia.

Daniel Louw, 16yrs, South Africa /

Inge Pietersen, 20yrs, South Africa /

Raghav Kataria, 16yrs, India /

Jen Ho Ker, 16yrs, Malaysia /

Li Jie Goh, 20 yrs, Singapore /

Nicolette Meyer, 17yrs, Singapore /

Lucas Lovell, 18yrs, Australia /

Sophia Paul, 17yrs, Austria /

Constantin Vogt, 19yrs, Germany /

Magdalena Gründl, 18yrs, Germany /

Rebecca Berker, 16yrs, Germany /

Agnieszka Mierska, 19yrs, Poland /

Joanna Krzyzanowska, 19yrs, Poland /

Akira Biondo, 19yrs, Switzerland /

Tirza Niklaus, 18yrs, Switzerland /

Martin Añon, 20yrs, Argentina

Just trust and believe in Jesus. I am marked with His favour. Amen! (: Jesus, I continue to just labour into your rest, Rest and believe in you. Not wavering. And enjoy myself! (:

Tho there is a high chance I won't get to see Mike Horn, but I do hope to see him on Pangaea Boat when I am back in Spore. This is because he is still trekking Broad Peak Summit. All the best to Kobi and him.

I pray that I will have the opportunity to go on the expedition with Mike Horn as he is most likely not going to see us or rather we see him there at Chateau-d’Oex.

4 more days! YEs, we are going to have an awesome time! (: And we can share the world cup final moment together. Well that is the least important part. But its definitely, going to be an awesome, blessed time! Can't wait. (:

Got to sleep, very tired. Blessed week ahead. (:

<3 Lijie.

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Sunday, 27 June 2010

16:18

It's been awhile since I last blog. That is because...I dunno. I think exams had already finish by the time I had my last post on.

Been in solitude according to my piano teacher. Lol. I havnt been meeting up with friends cause they are either working or they are busy. ):

Well, spent my time doing volunteer work in school for APPIES 2010. An unusual experience I may say.
I did pull celeste along. For her, it was bitter sweet. Haha. Shant say anymore.

Been keeping track of my emails daily cause I was awaiting a certain reply. The anticipation was horrible. Lol. And I woke up late everyday haha. Blessed life. And been keeping track of the Himalayas Expedition and also on our Singaporean, Basil. Like how he was doing and stuff through the photos..Cause his ankle barely recovered for the trip. P.S. He was back in Singapore yesterday! (After 26 days there. And read that he isnt well. Praying for speedy recover for him. Rest well and get well soon! (: )

I went out once in awhile with celeste for a movie and shopping. I didnt buy much cause my mum says my wardrobe is too full. ): Well I waiting for celeste to help me clear out, cos she has a better fashion sense than me. haha. Celeste...you have one week more. Hurry. Lol. And GSS is ending soon. Well she passed her driving! Yay! for her. And she went for holiday so for 5 slow and long days...she was uncontactable.

Then I went to do my hair. Like finally. Mum been complaining about the messy hair. Lol. While teacher said it was fine. Lol. So the hair in total took about 2-3 weeks.

And then the emails I wanted came. First through the 35 spots and then now through the 16 spots. And now, I am praying to through the 8 spots. ( these i will talk in the next post.) Before I end, Just want to praise Jesus and thank Him so so much!

Now, got to figure out how to write a presentable testi and pack and train. (:

God bless,

Li Jie (:

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Monday, 17 May 2010

00:00

Summer holidays are here!

I went for my 2nd arrow service. Haha. It was nice seeing everyone again. Sorry for the long absent period. I was busy with school and hol and i fell sick for 1 month. First time i ever had a high fever, so high i was shock. Thank you country bumpkin for being there during the CNY period.

I am going to fill up my hols with fruitful activites. Jesus i pray that my prayers will come true. I know they will if i believe and have faith. (:

(sometimes i wonder if i am believing right) Lol.

I am going to start serving at children's church again after a break.

Moving along (copy pastor lian...lol...i love her preaching. (: ), these few months, the music-both korean and english- are nice to listen. I want to go to a violin concert! baobei! go with me even you dont know who he is. Go with me. I know you would love the pieces. However, be prepared to spend on the tickets cos i ain't going for the 20 dollars one. (:

I am going to brush up on my piano skills, my teacher says: 'i want to see more confidence in your playing!' Lol. (i am abit nervous cos i know i am not musically incline. x) ) Same goes for driving, it been a long long time since i drove. And my licence has a few months before it turn's a yr old (on OPB's bdae) (: I am rusty in these areas. Buck up Li Jie!

ok, i got to go. toddles! (: Blessed week.

Li Jie
(speaking forth the things she wants so dearly) (: pray for her too? (:

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Sunday, 16 May 2010

23:52

I just realise i really have great brothers (both my real bro and 2 'bros')

Shall keep the privacy of my real bro. Haha.

My kor as mention in my previous posts, is a great fren. He always keep me in his prayers and will check on me frequently. He recently underwent an op and praise Jesus that he is recovering quickly. (: I am going to see you soon kor! Haha, cant wait. (very long never give him a sibiling hug, haha.)

Mentioning frequently, lol. Kor is not as frequent as OPB (overprotective brother). Haha. This is a very good friend just recently converted to OPB. Lol. OPB can randomly call and check on whenever he wants. And he is concern about everything except my studies...haha. But its really nice of him to call and check. Appreciate it bro!

Aint i blessed by their brotherly love? (:
And i have a great thinkalike. Best advice giver i can ever have (currently) lol. Thank you to these bros in my life. (:

Li jie

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23:43

I have signed up for YEP programme China. (:

Daddy God, I pray that i will be selected and can go for selection camp. You said if you want good to happen, speak it! You got to believe good before it will happen. (something like that, i cant rmb the exact phrases)

So i speak forth good grades for my exams and my selection successful. (:

It's amazing to find a programme that consist of all your life long passion. No joke! The programme offers all my passions that i want to do and some that i have been doing my life. (:

Results will be out soon. (i think)

Got to train first. Anyways i also have to train cause i stop excerising during exams. I practically had foreign and local revision classes for a whole month taking up my weekends too! (i went school for 2 sundays)

But some revision classes were great. It made me want to go LSE to study. Oh gosh...How i wish i was there! Really, i love their accent (even my mum does...hehe...) and i like their style of teaching. In addition, i can go visit da jie there (its like a 2 hrs journey from my uni to her's.)

Anyways, I will start excerising from mon onwards. (: (ms chew jiahui. you are going to get urself down and meet me at the park! I will personally get u off the seat. (: )

Li Jie

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23:37

Welcome back!

It's been ages since I last blog. But I was seriously busy with prelims and exams. Well, my exams just ended a few days ago. (: So it's summer break now!

Many many events happened during this period. Health, emotional roller coaster, exams, friends etc...haha

So many tv shows and music caught my attention. Lol.

And my friends are calling me 'a walking wiki' Haha. (:

Li Jie

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Saturday, 23 January 2010

16:34

WEll, despite all that has happen, i still am a big tv addict. Even when i go hol, first thing i do in the hotel room, is not to put my bags. But to reach for the remote control and watch tv. Haha. (cos someone will put my bags in place for me usually.) And i will watch tv as i unpack. Lol.

So my dad say, you can go 'date' the tv. My fren initially thot i was really dating a different guy everyday cos i said i had a daily 'date' with my tv. Lol. And i am really lazy to study esp one of the subject (PBF). Haizs. I know its wrong but i cant seem to sit and study. I tend to sleep or watch tv. LOl.

Pray to daddy god to give me the motivation to study and be able to remember and apply what i have studied in the exam.

Piano teacher was telling me that i have to be forced to play (the piece) then i can play well. So, i think it translates to my study life too. I have to be forced to sit down and study, only then i will study well. Haha. So that is my thinkalike's job. To force me to study. Lol. However thinkalike is busy these few months. By the time busy period is over, i would have already sat for prelims and about to sit for main papers. Haha. (oh no!...lol)

Again addicted to a new HK drama, all becos of my dad's laughter during weeknights. ): I end up addicted. Took me so much courage to stop one show, now i pick up another. Lol.

Well, these 2 days been talking to my fren, give me novel ans to a situation that has been happening for 3yrs going on 4. Haha. Sometimes, it just no energy to keep it there? Haha. Nvm. (:

Evan finally passed her test the 2nd time! Yea!!! happy for her. (: Her day reflected that day i took the test too. I cant wait to see her in sch on mon.

Well, i havnt been seeing my dear ones for a long time. ): but i going to see my sis soon i hope. My da jie, no news...that goes the same for my kor. ):

I was thinking abt my sis today, cos i know the day is coming together with CNY. Something happened on that fateful day 2 yrs ago. Till now i still dunno who is the culprit. But he/she made me almost lose my sisterhood. ): I will forgive the person if i know who it is now. But the main qn that pops out in my mind is : 'why did you do that?' My sis suspected me initially. But all thanks to some fren who pour in those thots in her. As angry as i am, i will still forgive. And let god handle the forget. I cant rmb the incident vividly, but i can rmb some details.

I dislike it went my sis dont trust me, what's family man. I felt real sad. I was so going to find out who the hell did such a stupid and horrible thing. If i lost this sister, i will definitely go after that person! wahaha....

But i am so glad its all over, the incident has gone. But i wonder what to do for this yr date. Lol. (:

Till then, i guess there is nothing much more to update.
For those guy friends of mine in army, all the best in there. (tho i dunno what shit goes on in there) Stay cheerful and see ya around soon.
And for the rest of my dear ones, i really missed you all and not one day did i not ever think abt you. I really miss the time we spent together, and i am always reminiscing them.
I wish time would stop in those times and spent them together as a whole.

Till i see you peeps again. God bless. And goodbye. (: [hopefully by then i would have cure a significant part of my tv addiction. (: ]

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