Hello world!... I'm satisfied because i think we did well today finishing so much and working so hard... me, khairiyah and sandra met at the macs initially at 9am in the morning bright and earlyt to start out on the video for SRGCE Shanghai only to realise there were'nt any power plugs... luckily khairiyah's lappy had enough battery to last us 3 hours, had a bit of breakfast before we headed to my place to do the rest of our project till 3.30... yes we worked from 9am to 3.30pm.. kudos to the girls for their hardwork and concentration (6 and a half hours mind you!)... i think we did a fantastic job of the video.. sourcing out for pictures and video clips that fit the theme we planned out.. it was a tiring but utterly satisfying job well done by team publicity plus khairiyah!!... =D we had a lot of fun reminscing the good old shanghai times as well as talking about people... ;)

I was off after that to marina square to do some shopping with nicole and robert(bassist!)... finally bought a new pair of slippers after my brazilianoes snapped after all that wear and tear... the rip curls were a pretty good buy.. :D then no other than blur king nicole could leave their purse behind in starbucks, luckily there was this nice lady at the counter who kept the purse for us.. rob finally got his new pair of oakely shades after saving for ages and now he's still saving to get the crybaby step pedal for his new electric... all the best bro..

Went to clarke quay to meet my family to go to bras basah to get my holiday homework chem practice book as well as some econs and maths books to practice on.. damn the work is piling up and i barely started on my work.. somebody please save me... 1S26, WE NEED TO MEET UP TO DO OUR WORK!.. studying at home has not been as effective as i'd imagine... damn the distractions..

AND SO ITS GOING TO BE THE LAST DAY OF THE NEW YEAR SOON AND IM HEADING TO COUNTDOWN WITH BOON, AARON, PARTHI AND SHARIFUL TOMOROW... boy has the year flown past in such a quick glance we're facing another new year in 2010... damn im going to miss 2009, its been eventful and unforgettable.. ive made so many close and dear friends i'm never going to forget... and this might be the last time i'm saying this because my new year resolution next year is plain and simple.. IM NOT GOING TO BE LAZY ANYMORE!.. trust me people, change has to come sooner rather than later...

I'm suddenly inspired to write a song for the girl that I still love no matter how far she is away from me... I've got the chords and in a sudden rush of inspiration today i've even penned down the lyrics... I know i'm not going to be a superstar or a big hitter.. but music has comforted me in times of grief.. made me smile when i'm down.. encouraged me when im discouraged and brave through so many things... I love music because of the soothe it brings to your soul...

TILL ANOTHER DAY PEOPLE! GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!! :D

ZOO!!!

You know there are times when you walk into some place you havent been to in a long time and look back on the past when you were in primary school.. everything seems smaller now, everything still looks pretty much the same... its a wonder that i would go back to the zoo again with two friends but i did just yesterday with amos and jessica and it was great fun i must say.. waiting for 45 mins for the tickets(on a monday i didnt expect such a long queue)... looking in awe as the baby orang utan learn from its mother how to climb the ropes... walking darn long in a great cloudy yet sunny monday afternoon... looking at snakes and leopards up close... sitting on the horse carriage with that left ear hole right ear hole man... and after all that walking, lying down on auntie emily's front porch while jessica sand bathed the chinchillas... going back to jess's house for some kfc and alvin at the chipmunks with amos and jess at some run down eng wah in toa payoh which apparently dont like to answer their booking hotlines... yesterday was an eventful monday... since the meeting's cancelled, STAYING HOME IS SUCH A BLESSING! :D
















TILL ANOTHER TIME EVERYONE, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!!!
:D

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I know its one day late and these few days have been pretty hectic, but better late than never eh.. HERE'S WISHING EVERYONE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS!!


WINTER WONDERLAND- The Rafael's
These people can really sing.. you should listen to all 6 of their christmas series of songs.. Mad guitar skills from Aj rafael... rocking in a winter wonderland!...

All the christmas hype has got to my head and this year I've seen so many people posting on fb "boring christmas" or "lousy christmas" or "lonely christmas" and i feel disheartened.. because every christmas to me is a special christmas, it feels different every year... not only am i awed by the story of Jesus' birth, it also brings a new significance to me every christmas since i was young till now.. christmas has never been boring.. i always feel warmth with the gatherings and the singing of carols with friends and relatives.. i always take this time as a great bonding time with family as well as friends... opening presents doesnt hold much importance to me now that ive grown older... i still remb when i was a child sitting under the christmas tree waiting for 12 midnight to come to rip open the pile of presents that await me.. what means more to me now is the togetherness i feel everytime christmas comes around... when we see family and friends coming together laughing and having a great time... THAT'S WHY I LOVE CHRISTMAS (everytime!)

Christmas brings about a different vibe and is something i look forward to most in a year.. this christmas was even more eventful for me than any other year.. i got to go carolling with the YFers.. gathering with my dads side of the family and the cousins on christmas eve... christmas service was awesome... christmas at chiltern never fails to put a smile on my face (because all my cute nephews lit up the stage!)... my friends who came and celebrated christmas with me =D HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!

I remb watching this just this afternoon before returning the bunch of DVD's back to video ezy.. a story about a dog named Marley and how this small dog impacted the life of its owners...
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its an extremely touching story that got my whole family in tears.. the love for their dog as their buddy and friend... the innocence of a small pup and when it finally dies because of complications in its stomach, the family cant bear to part with such a great friend... who's watched over them in times of sickness, danger and giving them so much fun... the worlds worst dog is actually the worlds best dog.. damn this story cant get out of my head..MARLEY AND ME: you have to watch this

TILL ANOTHER DAY PEOPLE!!... I HAVE SO MUCH WORK ON MY HANDS AND YET I STILL HAVENT DONE ANY.. EXCEPT 3 QUESTIONS ON THE ECONS TUTORIAL BOOK, DAMN.. GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!! :D

You always get me

Hello world!... today's the day before christmas eve and im excited!.. jesus' birthday is finally coming and with it comes the tail end of the year.. this year zoomed past so quick i didnt even see it coming.. it feels like yesterday was orientation all over again...

Jamming session with the band today made me happy... because when we come to jam we're just too good!... bryant is steadily improving and his electric skills are off the charts now... we tried a duet today me and jamie.. two is better than one by Boys like girls featuring Taylor Swift.. it was good after so long to finally find time in all our busy schedules to rock it out... the poly's and the jc's after so long we're playing more and more these past few days and i think we've improved by leaps and bounds since our old sec school days... SAINTS REDEMPTION FTW!

before next year comes around i keep thinking about what has come and what is to come.. next year represents so much to me.. the thinking about what to in the future is hitting me smack in the face and a levels like everyone says is the toughest exam you're ever gonna sit for it your life.. so i guess its time to buckle up for a ride of a lifetime.. I guess what i always tell myself is to stop procrastinating and get down to it!...

GROUP LEADER!!! I dont know if you're going to see this.. but all the best in New Zealand and dont forget the Shanghai gang!... :D remb to come back with some nice cows for us in that lush greenery...

TILL ANOTHER DAY PEOPLE! GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!!

Life's been great!

I know I have been posting some pretty emotional posts these past few months here and there about things in life i find unfair.. many have asked and ill oblige to say because i dont want my life to be a secret or a mystery...

PUTTING EMOTIONS IN ONE CORNER:

CLASS BBQ 19/12/09
I'm going to miss this class of 1S26, which has been through so much over this past year.. we've formed strong bonds and the bbq was a great time of chilling with each other and having a chance to get together for the last time... i had a great time and im glad the rest had a great time as well... 1S26 09' FTW!










I KNOW IM GOING TO MISS ALL OF YOU~!

Caroling today was great too, going around houses and singing praises to the Lord our God never felt any better.. caroling was really an eyeopener and i would love to go again next year, because its just great to make new friends and sing for the Lord... the spotlight isnt on christmas gifts, the nice decorations in town or even the parties and socialising.. the great thing about christmas it You... Jesus christ born in bethlehem coming down to save us from our sins.. He will forever be the beacon of light shining upon us, we have to reflect his glory... HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS, IM SO GLAD ITS CHRISTMAS... :)



THE GIFT OF MUSIC- Scott Yoshimoto ft Aj Rafael, Andrew Garcia, Cathy Nguen, Lydia Paik and Ramiele Maluby
Its extremely meaningful and has a nice catchy rythm to it.. with such a powerpack lineup its hard to go wrong!..

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IS EVERYWHERE...

GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

I'll admit and have to say, I love you for the wrong reasons

TOMOROW'S CLASS GATHERING!!.. bbq at my place, i hope its a success... and i really hope to see everyone tomorow =)..about 18 people have already agreed to come so im expecting a great and fun evening with the class of 1s26!..

I've put life into presepective and sought myself solace, that without You dear Lord, nothing nothing is possible.. and with you everything is.. I thank the Lord for blessing me all this while, his unfaithful servant, always procrastinating and putting the Lord aside.. I want to and know i can change.. You gave me so many things, gifts, talents and opportunities, because you love me and I know it... this is a proclaimation to You, that i'll never take you for granted ever again.. Praise the Lord..

I've stopped asking questions or doubting my own ability... especially when i'm sick or injured,helpless under the body's power do i know you care... I've stopped wondering when you'll realize that he's just a sham and come back to the one who cared for you even when he's not around you... I tried to think myself always as the one who'll be there for you, but even you didnt want to give me a headstart... blame me for being reckless, blame me for being myself... but all this unfairness needs an explanation doesnt it... if life could be as smooth for me as 'Yes Man'.. if i were to say yes to everything and every opportunity, would it work out better?... would it?

I might be kidding you, I might be kidding myself...

This is just an extremely random post because i just wanted to tell everyone, everything thats on my mind.. because in time to come, sane or insane... i want to tell everyone that i can remember my thoughts, my life story, from this blog...

HOW ABOUT ONE SONG THAT MAKES MORE SENSE

BUTTERFLY FLY AWAY- AJ RAFAEL (Rafael family)
You tucked me in, turned out the light
Kept me safe and sound at night
Little girls depend on things like that

Brushed my teeth and combed my hair
Had to drive me everywhere
You were always there when I looked back

You had to do it all alone
Make a living, make a home
Must have been as hard as it could be

And when I couldn't sleep at night
Scared things wouldn't turn out right
You would hold my hand and sing to me

Caterpillar in the tree
How you wonder who you'll be
Can't go far but you can always dream

Wish you may and wish you might
Don't you worry, hold on tight
I promise you there will come a day
Butterfly fly away

Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away
Flap your wings now you can't stay
Take those dreams and make them all come true

Butterfly fly away, butterfly fly away
We've been waiting for this day
All along and knowing just what to do
Butterfly, butterfly, butterfly, butterfly fly away

Butterfly fly away
Butterfly fly away
=)

TILL ANOTHER DAY PEOPLE, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

HELLO WORLD~! I'm back from all the hectic business

HELLO WORLD! Just got back from shanghai a few days ago on tuesday night :).. I havent been blogging for so so long im starting to miss blogging... its not that i dont want to its just im too preoccupied with other things that i have no time to maintain this humble journal of mine...

Starting off with my most recent experience that left me with so many fond memories, every single friend ive made i'll remb for life... what this SRGCE experience has taught me not only how other people in foreign lands are thriving but also the urgency we have to have as singaporeans protected in this metropolis... its made me more interested in what i thought was a boring country and opened my eyes to the sights sound and tastes of chinese culture... the friends i made also etched firmly into my mind, without these people this trip wouldnt be the same...
SRGCE SHANGHAI 09'















From the maglev train to shanghai high school.. from the ruins and tradition of zhouzhuang to the wonders of the oriental pearl tower.. i'll admit i had the time of my life.. and the learning experience of a lifetime... im not going to upload the hundreds of photos i have but you'll just have to trust me that each one is a memory i'll never ever forget...

Its 11.30 and i have to get to bed soon... Orienation games trial tomorow and i'm pretty excited!... GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

HELLO WORLD, and the countdown begins once again

IVE BEEN EXTREMELY BUSY THESE PAST WEEKS!.. so i busy that i havent been able to update this little blog of mine... whats been happening you might ask... EVENT AFTER EVEN AFTER EVENT... First there was two weeks ago when I went to Beijing with the family.. and upon coming back YF CAMP "LIVELOUD!" immediately the next day last monday.. and now in a few hours time i'll be flying off again this time to shanghai on GCE... its tiring and its taking a toll on me... I'm excited like i always will be.. "on" for most things like I am... But im starting to get really tired of flying to other countries.. i'm the kind who likes to find some place warm and comfy and stay there forever... some things change some things never change, i'll always miss my home... =/

Made so many new friends in the camp when the morning YFers came over, Yanwei Kokweng Bob Darren... awesome people with awesome jamming powers lol.. of cos getting to hang out with the favourite yfers again really made me happy... not to mention getting to night cycle till my butt ached, actually ached is not the term.. burned is more like it... overall it was a great camp this year, even though there were no more overnight tonnings and the sneaking of ps2 into secluded rooms( which i miss a lot).. i feel our yf is starting to come together and the idea of merging with the morning service seems more reachable now...

Im going to miss my friends for company (though im going with some great bunch of friends right now), my bed, my nice comfotable toilet, the nice warm weather, sleep, family.. and most of all you...

TILL ANOTHER DAY PEOPLE! FULL UPDATE WHEN IM ABSOLUTELY FREE WHICH IS WHEN I COME BACK NEXT TUES!.. .GOD BLESS AND KEEP KEEP ON SMILIN!!