Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Beautiful Changi Village Hotel
Monday, February 05, 2007
How Do I say Goodbye
The good times that made us laughed,
Outweighed the bad
I thought we get to see forever,
but forever's gone away
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
And I'll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Leaving
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Farewell Gathering
Memory Verses
Daphne
John 15:16
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name
Dwayne
1 Thess 5:24
The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
Chad
Colossians 3:1-4
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Norris
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
A. Kumlin
1 Thess 5:18
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Joseph Ho
Philippians 3:7-14
But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. 10I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. 12Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus
Lester
Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Joel Loh
Psalm 4:1,8
Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Lincoln
Psalm 1:1,2
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
Max
Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows
Philbert
Psalm 18:1-3
I love you, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn [a] of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies
Lynette
1 John 4:7
7Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
Kiat
Isaiah 40:30,31
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint
Joshua Tan
Psalm 91: 9-13
9 If you make the Most High your dwelling— even the LORD, who is my refuge- 10 then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
Rachael Tan
Isaiah 42:16
I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.
Cheryl Tan
Psalm 46:10
Exodus 14:14
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."
Caleb
Psalm 139:1-12
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. 5 You hem me in—behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, [a] you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. 11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me," 12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you
Joshua Lim
Psalm 121:1-2
I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Karington
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."[a]
Ryan
Proverbs 3:3,4
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Abel
James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete not lacking anything
Rachelle
Deuter 28:6,13
You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom.
Sansan
1 Thess 5:24
24The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
Susanne
John 16:23
In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name
Andrew
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work
Aaron
Deuter 4:31
For the LORD your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your forefathers, which he confirmed to them by oath.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Fare-well Outing
Then we went back to Esplanade again.. Played some song games and childhood games. It really brought back alot of memories, especially the "lao eng cho xiao ji"game. Thank you so much for all these memories guys.
Scarf from June, Audrey, Divinia and Philbert.
Gloves from Kiat (You're wow me with yr colour selection)
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Spice Girls
all the way from Australia, Perth and were bought during our choir exchange programme trip. These Lollipops were significant and special to me cause they symbolized my friendship with my 3 other friends. I refused to eat them and keep them since secondary 2. My mother was furious at me and the news about me keeping my sweets started spreading to my relatives and all. It is not that I am intending to eat it anyway. I just wanted to keep them. Just in case you are interested to know how long I have kept these sweets. YES!!! 10 years. Everything that is inside the packet has melted and became gluey. I didn't dare to open it up... and yah.. that leads to my next point. Well, I was packing my room and clearing my stuff before I leave for my studies and I thought that it is due time for me to throw them away. A decade of memories.. Yeah.. I took photos of them and then despose them reluctantly. After all, they mean so much to me. Well... All that is left are photos which I can always reminiscence on.
Friday, January 26, 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Taiwan Photo
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
3 Weeks More
This will be a time of rejuvenation for me. Both physically and spiritually!
Yeah....
Friday, December 22, 2006
The Great Christmas Escapade
Time flies.. Tonight is the last night of our performance. Show starts at 9pm and 11pm.
The past two nights were miracles. It had been raining for the past weeks and the weather forecaster predicted that the rain will continue to pour every evening and will only cease on friday. Chances of being able to perform seems slim, but hope and faith abound in the air as God's children gathered together for battle through prayer. Nothing can stop God's work and His purposes. True enough, the rain ceased few hours before the play on Wednesday. It was a cloudless night for Wednesday's performance. Thursday came and called for greater faith, the sky was dark and gloomy. Petition to God for the rain to stop were made as His children put up their request in prayers. The sun began to show her face as the rain subsided. Our first performance was enhanced by a slight drizzle and it was amazing to see how the rain begin to increase in intensity during the Grand finale. Most of all, it was amazing to see how our make-up were preserved inspite of the heavy rain.
Monday, December 18, 2006
I am what I am
I know I can stand up for my own rights
even to the extend of a fight.
I will not compromise
not to the standards of this world.
I desire to walk in the will of the Lord
not to be hinder by gossips or discouragements at all.
I am concern over God's opinion on me and I must not feed on men's praise.
I want to overcome my fear, my nervousness and my illness.
I know the Lord will provide a way out either in this world or the other.
I will wait for His timing and walk according to his guidance.
I know I'm in the process of the Lord's make-over.
XYQ Christmas Party
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Driving Test
I took my driving test today for the first time and the result was that I flunk it. I somehow expected this outcome though I really wanted to testify about it badly. I know that if I pass this first time, I will be able to glorify God totally. On top of the basic lessons I had, I had an extra of 16 revisions. (this is alot) Out of the 16 revisions, I did not pass a single trial test. Which means, if I pass this time round, it is going to be a miracle. So I was preparing to testify.."For me to drive, is to die and to pass is Christ." But in the end, I couldn't say this since I have not pass yet. Anyway, I believe that God has a purpose and plan for each and everyone of us. I will not be able to take it in Singapore anymore, since I am leaving for studies next Feb and the test available test date is in March. I tried to appeal, but to no avail.
I have decided that I will sit for my driving test in Australia.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Driving
To side track abit... Guess who I saw at the driving centre today? I saw my BMT PC.. LT Daniel Lau. It was a pleasent surprise. He couldn't really recognize me, perhaps due to drastic change in hair style as compared to the ones he saw in BMT. Everyone was botak (Bald-headed then). He looks abit dreamy and lost. He said that he was there to meet his driving instructor. We bid each other farewell and went our own way. Its really cool to see someone you know, especially someone who made an impact in your life. It seems just like yesterday. Those words he said to me. " Myself and on behalf on all the other commanders, I will like to thank you for making our life meaningful. Its' people like you and clayton and even Mingwei that makes our life and time worthwhile." Did he really mean it? Haha. Whatever.. I take that and its already over.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Oh well
Anyway, life has been really exciting thus far. I am gaining satisfaction from my job, especially so when the trainers commended me for all the jobs well done. Praise God for the favour that He had bestowed upon me. I am learning to count my blessings day by day. Even at times when I feel that life can be pretty tough with those physical ailments coming up, I know I have a Saviour that can not only empathize but also remove them.
Feeling much better now.. I was down with a wierd problem on my neck recently. It started of as a strain-like thing. No pain but really uncomfortable. The strain slowly became a hassle and affected my breathing. Being asthmatic, I can easily tell the difference between asthma and what's not. NO!! I am not going to blame it on the haze. Well.. I got the cell to pray for me last night. They had a practical session with their newly-learned practical skills from Toronto. And yes.. ... I was the test model.. For the non-science people, test model is what you test on and not necessary a super model. The lab mice is a form of test model. Anyway back to topic, I was the test-model and the cell members laid hands on me as they prayed for God's kingdom and will to be done.. And yes!! It worked! I am healed. Not a single sign of breathlessness today, though I can still feel a little tightness on my neck. Praise God for His healing works!
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Mobile Dental Truck
Cool mobile dental truck I thought.. Or Should I call it a bus. Oh whatever!
Here are some pictures..
Monday, October 16, 2006
Prawn Fishing
One old uncle spoke up for me and ask him to give me back the number of prawns I caught. I caught 8 and was expecting 8 in return. The man took out a large net and was netting the pond for more prawns. Out of the 8 prawns that he netted, one of them was already dead. I requested or a change but he refused saying that it is ok to have a dead prawn and that the pond has no more prawns. He then mocked at me by saying that since I do not want the prawn, he will feed them to his son. I was abit confused by his statement at first before realizing that he was actually referring to all the huge fish in the net cage. I insisted that he returns me the 1 prawn and refused to move. My sister (Stephanie) looked at me and asked me what can I do if the man refused to give in. I told her that I will stand beside the cashier box and not move. I recall the parable in Luke.
"Suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at midnight and says, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, 6because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him.'
7"Then the one inside answers, 'Don't bother me. The door is already locked, and my children are with me in bed. I can't get up and give you anything.' 8I tell you, though he will not get up and give him the bread because he is his friend, yet because of the man's boldness[e] he will get up and give him as much as he needs.
True enough, the man finally relented and instructed his friend to catch 1 more prawn for me. On our way back, we saw 2 cute kids playing around with their make-shift rod (using a stick and some strings) The boy seeing me walking away started shouting "Bye Bye Kor Kok" continously". Lo' and behold.. I heard he shouting "Aunty Bye Bye".. I thought my ears were playing a trick on me. I stop and inch my ear towards the sound. "Aunty Bye Bye".. I was about to asked my dad to reaffirm what I heard. Even before I could, he turned around and laughed at my sister, saying that the kids were calling her aunty. Both of us burst out laughing ( which is of course my dad and myself and definitely not my sister). I couldn't laugh in a more hysterical and sissy way than this. The constant greeting by the 2 kids towards my sister kept on ringing in the background even though both my dad and I were already laughing uncontrollably.
While waiting for Lester and Co. to arrive, I saw Michelle Chia. She looks really glamourous and pretty. I was star-struck.. haha. Lester came and took his chance at prawn fishing. He took home 6 prawns and caught one small-sized tilapia, which of course he did not bring back.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Unequally Yoke
Female elder: Well........ You know that famous phrase on being unequally yoke??? Its very true you know!
Me: Really?? !!
Female elder: Yes!! You know when you first fall in love.. You keep telling yourself that you will win the soul for the Lord! But after getting married .. ... its' very hard you know?
Me: Hmmm.. ya
Female elder: You will face alot of problem regarding family issues.. You and your spouse might have very different opinions towards life. Example..Pre-marital Sex issues.. My husband has a very egoistic character and has his own views on worldly issues.. This is very hard on our children.
Me: Yah.. !! I agree with you.
Well.. Lesson learnt.. I thank God for bringing classic examples into my life to learn about biblical values. I thank God for warning us before hand so that we will not need to go through all the troubling issues of being unequally yoke with your spouse. I believe I can spend more effective time on other issues.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Crazy Taxi Ride
I am having my driving lesson tomorrow morning.. or rather today morning.. since its already 12:43am. Well.. ... Got to improve..! Lord help me !!
Blessed Lord
Thank you Lord!
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Bon Jour'.. Calling from French School
Upon reaching, I gave Sis. Mei-I a call and was given the directions towards the school. The school stand out in the midst of all the industrial buildings. Sis. Mei-I was there to welcome me as I made my way to exchange for a visitor pass. I was then bought to the kitchen where all the action takes place. I thought to myself how cool.!! Which vegetable shall I cut? which meat to marinate? Where are the spices?
The boss came and directed me to help another C.A (Chef Assistant) This means I am a C.A.A (Chef assistant's assistant) How nice!!!! My first task was to sleep the floor, next to pour the rubbish, next to transport the used utensils, next to mop the floor, next to wash the utensils, next to collect the dishes and sort out the utensils. By then, I was shacked and trying to curb the murmuring spirit within me. The verse" Do it as unto the Lord" kept flashing across my mind. I purposed in my heart not to murmur. I carried on even though my back was aching like an old lady. I looked at the old indian lady beside me, hammering her back. What the heck! I can't be in a worse state than her, if she can do it why can't I? I carried on.
After having french cuisine for lunch, I carried on with work. Started by arranging and stacking up cups, followed by arranging trays, carried some tables, refill the water for the food warmer and called it a day. I received my pay for a day's work. $36 !! This much for a day of work!! The boss was nice enough to pay me $6/hr instead of $5.50 due to the last minute arrangement. I got my dad to fetch me. Thanks dad! Well.. What a day! I learnt alot from it. Thank you Lord!
Sunday, October 01, 2006
A new bible.
Friday, September 22, 2006
MCC
MCC aka. Medical Classification Centre is my first point of contact with the army. Coincidentally, it happens to be my last too. After my training as a medic in SMM, I was posted to CMPB; CcoDTT. (Defence Technology Tower) I was given the reason that since I am a medic, I would most likely be found useful at MCC instead. I was then sent on a permanent attachment to MCC instead. This might shock most people but my initial experience in MCC was a horrible one. Though there were so many stories and incidents in-between. I wouldn't mentioned anything here, lest it stirs up some "Shit". I am glad that everything was resolved and now that I am about to ORD in a peaceful state of mind. I would like to thank all my colleagues for the invaluable lessons learnt and for the friendship that they had given to me.
I took photos with some of my colleagues this week. I would like to show my appreciation to Nasri for being my camera man that day. Great job! By the way, you look really photogenic and natural in the photos.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
BBQ at East Coast
The food were wonderfully prepared by Nasri. He did a great job.. The sambal sauce was superb! So were the chicken wings.. Many thanks to Jeslin for paying the food. It must have cost her alot. She is indeed a generous woman with people at heart.
On my way back on a cab, I ministered to the Taxi driver. I realized that he is a Christian. Instead of telling me that he is a believer. He started correcting me on my beliefs and was finding ways to contradict my statements. I could sense that this man lacks love though he brought up certain doctrinal stuff. I didn't want to argue with him and could sense pride over-flowing from his words. I questioned him about the church he is attending. He said that he goes from church to church occasionally but the current church he is attending is Salvation Army. He shared that he is bought up in a methodist family. I reached my place and told him that it was nice chatting with him. Gave him my well-wishes and left. I wonder what this man is doing this sunday morning..?
Friday, September 15, 2006
Futile Fishing Trip
Went fishing on Thursday with Liang. It was a beautiful day with beautiful weather. My dad came and bought along a new rod and reel in the afternoon. Liang's fishing mentor came and caught a grouper within 30 minutes. I was encouraged and continued trying but to no avail. I finally call it a day at 6.45pm (15 minutes before the end of the session) I had to rush to the airport to send Clayton off. My good friend, infact the friend whom I know the longest till date.
Clay is my K2 classmate. We meet during tuition at Mavis Tutorial centre. During secondary school, we were classmates for 5 years. Then he went to Ngee Ann Poly to do Biomedical while I went to Temasek Polytechnic and did Biotechnology. After being enlisted into the army, we end up as section mates (Yes.. God knows the reason why!) We end up becoming "medic" as a vocation. Now that both of us have ORDed. He is pursuing his studies at UK while I will be going to Australia. What's next?
I really have no idea but I am so excited. So excited on what God is going to do next! Lord! Thank you for such an interesting life!
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Jonathan Pohs
Friday, September 08, 2006
Fishing Not Justified
We started at 9.30am and continued for 5 hours.
We caught nothing.
My dad came and took over.
Within 15 minutes !!!! He got a grouper that is around 3-4kg. OMG!!!
I can't believe it but nevertheless I am happy.
I am thinking of Sweet and sour fish, Fish with salted bean sauce, Deep fried fish fillet and more.
All in all, I enjoyed myself today. I enjoyed my tan.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Leave
----- Marcus left for Australia
----- I am on leave every thursday and friday till my ORD.
----- Lisi is leaving this friday (18/08/06)
----- Wenjie is leaving next monday (21/08/06)
----- Clayton is leaving next month (14/09/06)
When will it be my turn ? to leave
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Line Breeding = Incest
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
5 more to go
5 more.. 5 more months to ORD.
Monday, April 24, 2006
2 Masters and 1 Missy
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Mr and Mrs
Well.. Didn't have much time to blog for a long time. Anyway.. I am here to present to you Mr and Mrs.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Army Life --- your choice!
Jurong camp bought me many memories, it is by far the longest unit I have ever spent time in. I was posted to 30SCE as a combat engineer; plant operator vocation-wise. Going through CEC (Combat Engineering Course) was a pain for me by the fact that I had to handle demolitions. Since I am not keen to stay in the course, I thought I might as well declare my medical status. Soon I was put OOC (Out of Course) and spent my time in S2 department. My friends told me that I shouldn't have downgraded since plant operator is an easy vocation. However to think about it, who will bear the consequences of my injury if I ever get myself into such a state. The fact about my medical status doesn't change on the basis on whether I don't downgrade or not. I am downgraded to C1L2.
My life couldn't be any better now. If you are the kind that like challenges and leadership position, then go for it. Well... army life... .. your choice.
Saturday, March 05, 2005
FAA
The couple started mating yesterday. Female swims towards male and male starts embracing her in a "U" shape curl, much gentler towards her now. However each embrace was a failed attempt, male was inexperience and female was too excited to stay still.
Today morning I saw the female at her cosy corner, releasing her eyes and feasting on her own caviar. Well, I am not seperating them till sunday and we will see what's the result of it.
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
FANtastic BBQ
Well.. this will remain as wonderful memories to me before entering NS.
Monday, September 20, 2004
10 days more to NS
" Those that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength.
They shall mount on wings like eagles.
They shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint."
Well... I am holding on to this promise and will never let go..!!!!
Thursday, July 01, 2004
I'm 21!!!!
Well.. a little update.. I didn't make it for SI..but no regrets as I have enjoyed myself. The confidence I have built on from this experience will help me go a long way. The compliments and comments I had from the judges were good and constructive and I like most of it. Though Ken Lim said something funny.. "something like your voice is not warmed up... and you didn't sing with enough dynamics.
" Well.. boy.. he must know that the audition was held at 10am ...How long does it takes a professional singer to warm up... ??? The answer is 8 hrs...... Sigh.. Anyway.. I didn't even bother to argue with him... Hhahaha.. So I guess its kinda not his fault.. since he is not a musically inclined person.. unlike Dick and Douglas..
Wow... Time flies.. I am already 21... officially on the 30th of June. Can u believe that!!??? Well.. I must say that I have alot to thank God for..... the party, the friends, everyone, each and every situation he sent along my way. I thank Him for helping me to grow and to be closer to Him each day. I had a wonderful birthday party that day... reallie enjoyed myself very much... Dwayne helped with the games, mc and crowd control, Alison with the designs and decorations and aunty Ivy with the cake and buffet... and everyone who played a part in my special party..one that will always remain as sweet memories to me.