(Photo taken in Lake Geneva, Montreux)Photo credits: Matthias
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Prayers much appreciated!!
2nd June - Envt sanitation in developing countries (Matt & Me)
4th June - Project Management (Me)
5th June - Human Resoruce Management (Matt and Me)
12th June - Mathematical Modelling in Process & Chemical Engineering (Me) --- the HARDEST one....
And so, this is my exam schedule. As you can see, i've 3 in the next week, and matt's exams will be done really early!! *envious* but i can't complain, cos he's been and will be cooking meals for me till the end of my exams. How lucky i am. And his meals are really sumptous! :D
Do keep us in prayers. Jess, i know you'll be there praying...thank you so very much. you're always there =) i hope u're doing well! miss you loads, and keeping u in prayers too, despite the fact that u've finished ur exams. huggs.
btw, yuting and sandra! i made kaya toast today (with your kaya paste of course), and it tasted sooooo goood...!!! i took a picture of it, but currently too busy to upload. will do so when my exams are done! :) :)
4th June - Project Management (Me)
5th June - Human Resoruce Management (Matt and Me)
12th June - Mathematical Modelling in Process & Chemical Engineering (Me) --- the HARDEST one....
And so, this is my exam schedule. As you can see, i've 3 in the next week, and matt's exams will be done really early!! *envious* but i can't complain, cos he's been and will be cooking meals for me till the end of my exams. How lucky i am. And his meals are really sumptous! :D
Do keep us in prayers. Jess, i know you'll be there praying...thank you so very much. you're always there =) i hope u're doing well! miss you loads, and keeping u in prayers too, despite the fact that u've finished ur exams. huggs.
btw, yuting and sandra! i made kaya toast today (with your kaya paste of course), and it tasted sooooo goood...!!! i took a picture of it, but currently too busy to upload. will do so when my exams are done! :) :)
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Sorry dear.
I did you wrong today.
And am reminded by God.
I need to change,
for the better of course.
I must, and I will,
No matter how hard it may be.
"Once bitten, Twice shy"
I need to remember that,
and imprint it on my heart.
You know, it's always so tempting to keep making the same mistakes,
to keep making the same sin.
The vicious cycle.
Change is always the hardest thing to do.
But something that's not impossible.
Be with me,
hold my hand and lead me to the right path.
Have faith in me.
And am reminded by God.
I need to change,
for the better of course.
I must, and I will,
No matter how hard it may be.
"Once bitten, Twice shy"
I need to remember that,
and imprint it on my heart.
You know, it's always so tempting to keep making the same mistakes,
to keep making the same sin.
The vicious cycle.
Change is always the hardest thing to do.
But something that's not impossible.
Be with me,
hold my hand and lead me to the right path.
Have faith in me.
The Measure of A Man
This world can analize and size you up and throw you on the scales
They can I.Q. you and run you through
Their rigorous details
They can do their best to rate you
And they'll place you on the charts
And then back it up with scientific smarts
But there's more to what you're worth
Than their human eyes can see
Oh, I say the measure of a man
Is not how tall you stand
How wealthy or intelligent you are'
Cause I've found out the measure of a man
God knows and understands
For He looks inside to the bottom of your heart
And what's in the heart defines
The measure of a man
Well, you can doubt your worth
And search for who you are
And where you stand
But God made you in His image
When He formed you in His hands
And He looks at you with mercy
And He sees you through His love
You're His child and that will always be enough
For there's more to what you're worth
Than you could ever comprehend
Oh I say the measure of a man
Is not how tall you stand
How wealthy or intelligent you are
'Cause I've found out the measure of a man
God knows and understands
For He looks inside
To the bottom of your heart
And what's in the heart defines
The measure of a man
You can spend your life persuing physical perfection
There is so much more
More than ever meets the eye
For God looks through the surface
And He defines your worth by what is on the inside
I say the measure of a man
Is not how tall you stand
How wealthy or intelligent you are'
Cause I've found out the measure of a man
God knows and understandsF
or He looks inside
To the bottom of your heart
And what's in the heart defines
Oh, I say the measure of
The measure of a manIs not how tall you stand,
How wealthy or intelligent you are
Oh, I've found the measure of a man
God knows and understands it
For He looks to the bottom of your heart
And what's in the heart defines
Yeah, what's in the heart defines
Yeah, what's in the heart defines
The measure of a man
I know, I know
They can I.Q. you and run you through
Their rigorous details
They can do their best to rate you
And they'll place you on the charts
And then back it up with scientific smarts
But there's more to what you're worth
Than their human eyes can see
Oh, I say the measure of a man
Is not how tall you stand
How wealthy or intelligent you are'
Cause I've found out the measure of a man
God knows and understands
For He looks inside to the bottom of your heart
And what's in the heart defines
The measure of a man
Well, you can doubt your worth
And search for who you are
And where you stand
But God made you in His image
When He formed you in His hands
And He looks at you with mercy
And He sees you through His love
You're His child and that will always be enough
For there's more to what you're worth
Than you could ever comprehend
Oh I say the measure of a man
Is not how tall you stand
How wealthy or intelligent you are
'Cause I've found out the measure of a man
God knows and understands
For He looks inside
To the bottom of your heart
And what's in the heart defines
The measure of a man
You can spend your life persuing physical perfection
There is so much more
More than ever meets the eye
For God looks through the surface
And He defines your worth by what is on the inside
I say the measure of a man
Is not how tall you stand
How wealthy or intelligent you are'
Cause I've found out the measure of a man
God knows and understandsF
or He looks inside
To the bottom of your heart
And what's in the heart defines
Oh, I say the measure of
The measure of a manIs not how tall you stand,
How wealthy or intelligent you are
Oh, I've found the measure of a man
God knows and understands it
For He looks to the bottom of your heart
And what's in the heart defines
Yeah, what's in the heart defines
Yeah, what's in the heart defines
The measure of a man
I know, I know
Friday, May 29, 2009
God Bless The Broken Road - beautiful song
Geoff Moore \ God Bless The Broken Road
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love
Along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
I wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to You
That every long lost dream
Led me to where You are
Others who broke my heart
They were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way Into Your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to You
I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have them back again
And give them all to You
But You just smile and take my hand
You've been there and You understand
It's all part of a grander plan
That is coming true
That every long lost dream
Led me to where You are
Others who broke my heart
They were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way
Into You loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to You
Now I keep rolling on into You loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to You
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love
Along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
I wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to You
That every long lost dream
Led me to where You are
Others who broke my heart
They were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way Into Your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to You
I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have them back again
And give them all to You
But You just smile and take my hand
You've been there and You understand
It's all part of a grander plan
That is coming true
That every long lost dream
Led me to where You are
Others who broke my heart
They were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way
Into You loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to You
Now I keep rolling on into You loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to You
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
On the Other Side.
I was talking to kings earlier online, but she had to go sleep for her grad ceremony the next day.
And i decided to continue writing what i thought here, so she could read it.
I was talking about crusade.
1. the staff that kinda understood my p.o.v. (at least where i was coming from) were leaving
2. there should be more focus on the evangelical foundations in crusade
and so on...
So i was telling her, that i'm really a conservative thinker. Many of the other students on exchange here have said i have a very narrow way of thinking, and i dun ever change from my values/perspective.
Which is weird...
beacuse, i was a scientologist when i was young, and turned into a fundamentalist just a few years back; before i finally subscribe to the "evangelical" way; that is the word of God is all encompassing and what we should follow, not just in the new testament, but in the wholesomeness of the bible.
and its interesting, because modern day christians think very radically different from christians in the previous generation. We believe, unequally yoke might be okay, we believe that prosperity gospel might be okay, we believe that women should have their rights and definitely be seen as equal and allowed to work, we believe that women can lead our church.
And although i might not be the perfect bible scholar, but i believe i've read and studied enough to know that my conservative values are probably right. That girls and women will probably think i'm chauvinistic to claim that women shouldn't concentrate so much on their work, but put their efforts into the family. That i'm too narrow minded to say that God planned for man to be at the head of the family, and the church. I've talked to the younger staff about much of this, and everytime; it seems like i'm wrong.
I understand we are living in a liberal world right now, and women stand on equal footing as men. And they always have, just that their roles are different. Its not that they are unimportant, rather it just seems their role is not as glamourous, but to me, definitely more important than working.
Likewise, i aslo believe that while the great comission has its place, it is important that each and every believer roots himself in the word. This issue came up because i always felt that the crusade materials that they gave us every week; was not helping me grow as a christian. That i was being felt the milk again, when i really needed the bread. And my old SM used to understand me, but yet, in other ways, i'm seen as a rebel for my opinions. There are also things, how i believe that not everyone should be doing "public" evangelism; because we are simply not called. And that you can't push everyone to do it; although we know we need to evangelize. I'm a good example of this, "i know its not my place, its not my gift".
To me, My christian values remain as firm as it should be.
Since primary school, i always remember my teacher saying that I was someone that kept hold to the principles i knew, and held fast to it.
And the funny thing is, the older generation definitely understands me. I've talked to many adults about my view points, and they definitely understand where I am coming from. They also agree with my point of view, and the values i have within me.
But sometimes around the younger ones (both christians and non-christians alike), i feel alone. Feel like i'm fighting a lost cause, that many ways of how God planned things to be will be lost by many. That my friends openly talk about their acceptance to premarital sex, about their acceptance of homosexuality, about how women should work if they earn more; make me sigh more, for the values are lost, and i can't change it in anyway.
Another more pertinent point is what this adult was saying about what he thought. About the "feel good factor", and how the young people just go to where it "feels good". Which is what is happening to many christians today, and as i was pointing out to one of my homegroup members here in switzerland. That the minute we say some new liberal christian value "is okay", thats the moment we have compromised on our christian values. E.g. homosexuality, we cannot say its wrong, but we can accept it. We might not even accept it, but we accept that other people can accept it. Or how it "feels good" just to be earning your money, or claiming that all the activities for fellowship are to really build up bonds, when its more of just fun and games for our personal pleasure.
And many of them (these younger generation) even refuse to listen to my point, choosing to argue their way through their own biblical interpretations. And i'm judged because i'm don't seem to be with the majority on this. Makes me JADED! but... i'm okay, i understand as well =)
And its funny, because a lot of biblical notions can be argued. The most common one is "we now live in a post-Jesus period, and as such, we live by the notion of grace and a life redeemed by the blood of Christ". But, then the biggest flaw is that we, as humans, as sinners; where have we not taken advantage of grace?
The best thing is that the bible shows clearly; the prophecies of all these!
And even if people don't believe me, its clear to see, its the end of the times.
And many prophecies about the degeneration of mankind's society is as plain as day.
I still wonder how people can think that I'm narrow minded.
Because i've always explored; and even one staff once told me, that i like to stay on the borders of christian values; i like to explore the boundaries.
I told him then: "that from that point, on that line, i get to see everything, that is why."
"but at the end of the day, i'm still firmly on God's side".
And the interesting thing is, now it seems, that so many others are "on the other side."
And i decided to continue writing what i thought here, so she could read it.
I was talking about crusade.
1. the staff that kinda understood my p.o.v. (at least where i was coming from) were leaving
2. there should be more focus on the evangelical foundations in crusade
and so on...
So i was telling her, that i'm really a conservative thinker. Many of the other students on exchange here have said i have a very narrow way of thinking, and i dun ever change from my values/perspective.
Which is weird...
beacuse, i was a scientologist when i was young, and turned into a fundamentalist just a few years back; before i finally subscribe to the "evangelical" way; that is the word of God is all encompassing and what we should follow, not just in the new testament, but in the wholesomeness of the bible.
and its interesting, because modern day christians think very radically different from christians in the previous generation. We believe, unequally yoke might be okay, we believe that prosperity gospel might be okay, we believe that women should have their rights and definitely be seen as equal and allowed to work, we believe that women can lead our church.
And although i might not be the perfect bible scholar, but i believe i've read and studied enough to know that my conservative values are probably right. That girls and women will probably think i'm chauvinistic to claim that women shouldn't concentrate so much on their work, but put their efforts into the family. That i'm too narrow minded to say that God planned for man to be at the head of the family, and the church. I've talked to the younger staff about much of this, and everytime; it seems like i'm wrong.
I understand we are living in a liberal world right now, and women stand on equal footing as men. And they always have, just that their roles are different. Its not that they are unimportant, rather it just seems their role is not as glamourous, but to me, definitely more important than working.
Likewise, i aslo believe that while the great comission has its place, it is important that each and every believer roots himself in the word. This issue came up because i always felt that the crusade materials that they gave us every week; was not helping me grow as a christian. That i was being felt the milk again, when i really needed the bread. And my old SM used to understand me, but yet, in other ways, i'm seen as a rebel for my opinions. There are also things, how i believe that not everyone should be doing "public" evangelism; because we are simply not called. And that you can't push everyone to do it; although we know we need to evangelize. I'm a good example of this, "i know its not my place, its not my gift".
To me, My christian values remain as firm as it should be.
Since primary school, i always remember my teacher saying that I was someone that kept hold to the principles i knew, and held fast to it.
And the funny thing is, the older generation definitely understands me. I've talked to many adults about my view points, and they definitely understand where I am coming from. They also agree with my point of view, and the values i have within me.
But sometimes around the younger ones (both christians and non-christians alike), i feel alone. Feel like i'm fighting a lost cause, that many ways of how God planned things to be will be lost by many. That my friends openly talk about their acceptance to premarital sex, about their acceptance of homosexuality, about how women should work if they earn more; make me sigh more, for the values are lost, and i can't change it in anyway.
Another more pertinent point is what this adult was saying about what he thought. About the "feel good factor", and how the young people just go to where it "feels good". Which is what is happening to many christians today, and as i was pointing out to one of my homegroup members here in switzerland. That the minute we say some new liberal christian value "is okay", thats the moment we have compromised on our christian values. E.g. homosexuality, we cannot say its wrong, but we can accept it. We might not even accept it, but we accept that other people can accept it. Or how it "feels good" just to be earning your money, or claiming that all the activities for fellowship are to really build up bonds, when its more of just fun and games for our personal pleasure.
And many of them (these younger generation) even refuse to listen to my point, choosing to argue their way through their own biblical interpretations. And i'm judged because i'm don't seem to be with the majority on this. Makes me JADED! but... i'm okay, i understand as well =)
And its funny, because a lot of biblical notions can be argued. The most common one is "we now live in a post-Jesus period, and as such, we live by the notion of grace and a life redeemed by the blood of Christ". But, then the biggest flaw is that we, as humans, as sinners; where have we not taken advantage of grace?
The best thing is that the bible shows clearly; the prophecies of all these!
And even if people don't believe me, its clear to see, its the end of the times.
And many prophecies about the degeneration of mankind's society is as plain as day.
I still wonder how people can think that I'm narrow minded.
Because i've always explored; and even one staff once told me, that i like to stay on the borders of christian values; i like to explore the boundaries.
I told him then: "that from that point, on that line, i get to see everything, that is why."
"but at the end of the day, i'm still firmly on God's side".
And the interesting thing is, now it seems, that so many others are "on the other side."
ps//
please do keep matt in prayers, for his exam tomorrow. The module is called prospective environmental assessment, and it'll be an oral exam. Pray that all things go well, and that the exam will be a smashing one.
your prayers are greatly appreciated! :)
your prayers are greatly appreciated! :)
Feeling somewhat feeble...
I don't know what went wrong with my body, but I've totally lost my appetite since yesterday. Somehow, i just couldn't force the food down my throat. And perhaps because of the lack of food, I am feeling so weak, listless, and energy-less.
This morning, I woke up with an immense jolt of pain in my lower stomach. It was so painful, i was in cold sweat, and I quickly rushed to the toilet. The pain was totally unbearable, I couldn't even sit properly on the toilet bowl. I had to sit on the toilet floor and i wanted to puke, but nothing came out. Then, my head felt dizzy, and my limbs turned cold and numbed. I couldn't really walk properly, i went straight to my bed, and clenched my stomach...but it didn't go any better. And I seriously don't know what went wrong, because i didn't have diarrhoea. I felt as though my time was almost up.
So, I ran as best as i could to dear's room, knocked on the door so hard. I know he's still alseep cos it was pretty early in the morning, but i couldn't take it any longer. I needed help. I rushed into his room, ran into the toilet, and poop-ed. No diarrhoea. No vomit. But immense pain. I dashed to his bed to lie down, breaking out in sweat, and i couldn't move my fingers at all. It was stiff, and i had to ask dear to bend them for me. I was really scared. What made it worse was I had to go to school in an hour's time because both of us have a presentation to do which is 50% of the grade. I think i made him worried sick, he kept asking me what's wrong what's wrong..but i kept saying ' i don't know, it's just so painful!!' So anyhow, he gave me carbon tablets. After eating 14 pills, i had to use the toilet and diarrhoea came. So, we concluded it was food poisoning. At first we thought it was menstural cramps, but i don't usually have them, so i don't really know if that was it. Slowly, he rubbed my tummy, and massaged my limbs to get my blood circulation back in order, and thank God, the pain subsided and i was able to go to school for the presentation. Sorry for the scare today, dear.
I seriously never felt in such great pain before. Totally horrible. But thankfully, the big hooha lasted for just an hour or so. Unfortunately, my appetite hasn't regained a single bit. I haven't eaten much since dinner last night, and i haven't felt hungry at any point in time since then. Weird, and it makes me really hard to prepare dinner...cos i've no appetite, and the sight of food doesn't really give me any joy in cooking. This sucks. Hopefully, i'll be well by tmr.
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That being said, I wanna say to my dear bitsies, that your parcel came in real handy! Even though i'm not well enough to use those pastes now, i'm really looking forward to using them! It brought such great joy to me, and it came at the right time, cos i'm pretty stressed with my 3 exams that's coming next week. Your thoughtfulness and love really encouraged me a great deal :D Matt didn't exxagerate when he tagged the tagboard. Truly can't thank both of u enough. Really can't wait to go back to give both of u a great big hug! :)
Of course, we really appreciate and am very grateful for all our friends. For jess, for min hwee, yiling, lan anh, sylvia, kingslin, cell group, tim, reynard, for every single one that has been keeping both of us in prayers, in thoughts! :) we're truly so so so blessed!
This morning, I woke up with an immense jolt of pain in my lower stomach. It was so painful, i was in cold sweat, and I quickly rushed to the toilet. The pain was totally unbearable, I couldn't even sit properly on the toilet bowl. I had to sit on the toilet floor and i wanted to puke, but nothing came out. Then, my head felt dizzy, and my limbs turned cold and numbed. I couldn't really walk properly, i went straight to my bed, and clenched my stomach...but it didn't go any better. And I seriously don't know what went wrong, because i didn't have diarrhoea. I felt as though my time was almost up.
So, I ran as best as i could to dear's room, knocked on the door so hard. I know he's still alseep cos it was pretty early in the morning, but i couldn't take it any longer. I needed help. I rushed into his room, ran into the toilet, and poop-ed. No diarrhoea. No vomit. But immense pain. I dashed to his bed to lie down, breaking out in sweat, and i couldn't move my fingers at all. It was stiff, and i had to ask dear to bend them for me. I was really scared. What made it worse was I had to go to school in an hour's time because both of us have a presentation to do which is 50% of the grade. I think i made him worried sick, he kept asking me what's wrong what's wrong..but i kept saying ' i don't know, it's just so painful!!' So anyhow, he gave me carbon tablets. After eating 14 pills, i had to use the toilet and diarrhoea came. So, we concluded it was food poisoning. At first we thought it was menstural cramps, but i don't usually have them, so i don't really know if that was it. Slowly, he rubbed my tummy, and massaged my limbs to get my blood circulation back in order, and thank God, the pain subsided and i was able to go to school for the presentation. Sorry for the scare today, dear.
I seriously never felt in such great pain before. Totally horrible. But thankfully, the big hooha lasted for just an hour or so. Unfortunately, my appetite hasn't regained a single bit. I haven't eaten much since dinner last night, and i haven't felt hungry at any point in time since then. Weird, and it makes me really hard to prepare dinner...cos i've no appetite, and the sight of food doesn't really give me any joy in cooking. This sucks. Hopefully, i'll be well by tmr.
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That being said, I wanna say to my dear bitsies, that your parcel came in real handy! Even though i'm not well enough to use those pastes now, i'm really looking forward to using them! It brought such great joy to me, and it came at the right time, cos i'm pretty stressed with my 3 exams that's coming next week. Your thoughtfulness and love really encouraged me a great deal :D Matt didn't exxagerate when he tagged the tagboard. Truly can't thank both of u enough. Really can't wait to go back to give both of u a great big hug! :)
Of course, we really appreciate and am very grateful for all our friends. For jess, for min hwee, yiling, lan anh, sylvia, kingslin, cell group, tim, reynard, for every single one that has been keeping both of us in prayers, in thoughts! :) we're truly so so so blessed!
Monday, May 25, 2009
About half an hour before my exam. haha or presentation.
Made my nice slides as usual, on Singapore!
I really wonder what the teacher will think...
Tomorrow another presentation.
Then on Wednesday the biggest exam remaining.
There's always a big exam remaining.
That said, this trip and experience has been wonderful.
Nothing short of thanks to Uncle Chung Chi and Auntie Pooh Li, Uncle Frips and Auntie May for arrangning the many lunches and dinners for us; plus the amazing home group that we go to; Susan esp. for being so friendly, and even church.. I do miss Pastor Richard; the most respected pastor i've ever seen in my time (by me). He has great balance, amazing tone and articulation; and the warm spirit of a "father".
But there are sad things that come and go; that all you seek for in unity, has been disbanded by disunity. And its sad to hear what happens around, and what is happening around.
I remember reading this book which was titled, "If standing together is so easy, why is it so easy to fall down"?
And thats exactly the fact. And you wonder.
People fall down, because we are weak.
And everyone wants his/her own group.
Everyone wants their life to be secure/to be safe.
But then again....
The concept of love and service, is to help others before yourself.
To help others at the expense of yourself.
And to help those that need it.
What i don't understand even more, is the fact that everyone thinks so "short-term"
Is life just about the next 2 years, or the next 5 or 10 years? Or even the next 30?
This i don't understand, yet i'm very sure many don't understand my POV as well.
All is fair and love and war, and is less fair in a game of love and war.
But its love that rules; and not yourself.
Made my nice slides as usual, on Singapore!
I really wonder what the teacher will think...
Tomorrow another presentation.
Then on Wednesday the biggest exam remaining.
There's always a big exam remaining.
That said, this trip and experience has been wonderful.
Nothing short of thanks to Uncle Chung Chi and Auntie Pooh Li, Uncle Frips and Auntie May for arrangning the many lunches and dinners for us; plus the amazing home group that we go to; Susan esp. for being so friendly, and even church.. I do miss Pastor Richard; the most respected pastor i've ever seen in my time (by me). He has great balance, amazing tone and articulation; and the warm spirit of a "father".
But there are sad things that come and go; that all you seek for in unity, has been disbanded by disunity. And its sad to hear what happens around, and what is happening around.
I remember reading this book which was titled, "If standing together is so easy, why is it so easy to fall down"?
And thats exactly the fact. And you wonder.
People fall down, because we are weak.
And everyone wants his/her own group.
Everyone wants their life to be secure/to be safe.
But then again....
The concept of love and service, is to help others before yourself.
To help others at the expense of yourself.
And to help those that need it.
What i don't understand even more, is the fact that everyone thinks so "short-term"
Is life just about the next 2 years, or the next 5 or 10 years? Or even the next 30?
This i don't understand, yet i'm very sure many don't understand my POV as well.
All is fair and love and war, and is less fair in a game of love and war.
But its love that rules; and not yourself.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thank God and you :)
I've just finished 2 exams this week, and I must really thank God for guiding us through..and i can't thank you more dear. Thank you for your infinite support and help. I want you to know that i truly appreciate all that you've done and sacrificed for me :) love you.
It's my 1st time taking an oral exam today and it was an experience. The feeling is just so different from written exams, but i probably don't have a good gauge or opinion about this since the lecturer for this module is from Hokkaido and there were only 4 students including me.
All in all, i just want to thank God, thank my other half, and the friends who prayed for me. The following week, dear would have 2 exams and both of us would have a presentation to do...so do continue to keep us in prayers!
It's my turn to support you! :) :) huggs.
It's my 1st time taking an oral exam today and it was an experience. The feeling is just so different from written exams, but i probably don't have a good gauge or opinion about this since the lecturer for this module is from Hokkaido and there were only 4 students including me.
All in all, i just want to thank God, thank my other half, and the friends who prayed for me. The following week, dear would have 2 exams and both of us would have a presentation to do...so do continue to keep us in prayers!
It's my turn to support you! :) :) huggs.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Only God truly knows our needs...
Let Us Pray - Steven Curtis Chapman
I hear you say your heart is aching
You've got trouble in the making
And you ask if I'll be praying for you please
And in keeping with conviction
I'll say yes with good intentions
To pray later making mention of your needs
But since we have this moment here at heaven's door
We should start knocking now, what are we waiting for?
CHORUS:
Let us pray, let us pray, everywhere in every way
Every moment of the day, it is the right time
For the Father above, He is listening with love
And He wants to answer us, so let us pray
So when we feel the Spirit moving
Prompting, prodding and behooving
There is no time to be losing, let us pray
Let the Father hear us saying
What we need to be conveying
Even while this song is playing, let us pray
And just because we say the word, "Amen"
It doesn't mean this conversationi needs to end
Let us pray, let us pray, everywhere in every way
Every moment of the day, it is the right time
Let us pray without end and when we finish start again
Like breathing out and breathing in, let us pray
Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence
As our prayers draw us near
To the One who knows our needs
Before we even call His name
Let us pray everywhere in every way
Every moment of the day, it is the right time
Let us pray without end and when we finish start again
Like breathing out and breathing in, let us pray
I hear you say your heart is aching
You've got trouble in the making
And you ask if I'll be praying for you please
And in keeping with conviction
I'll say yes with good intentions
To pray later making mention of your needs
But since we have this moment here at heaven's door
We should start knocking now, what are we waiting for?
CHORUS:
Let us pray, let us pray, everywhere in every way
Every moment of the day, it is the right time
For the Father above, He is listening with love
And He wants to answer us, so let us pray
So when we feel the Spirit moving
Prompting, prodding and behooving
There is no time to be losing, let us pray
Let the Father hear us saying
What we need to be conveying
Even while this song is playing, let us pray
And just because we say the word, "Amen"
It doesn't mean this conversationi needs to end
Let us pray, let us pray, everywhere in every way
Every moment of the day, it is the right time
Let us pray without end and when we finish start again
Like breathing out and breathing in, let us pray
Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence
As our prayers draw us near
To the One who knows our needs
Before we even call His name
Let us pray everywhere in every way
Every moment of the day, it is the right time
Let us pray without end and when we finish start again
Like breathing out and breathing in, let us pray
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Great and Mighty is our Lord!
(Pictures Taken at Europe's highest mountain lift, Zermatt)
The Great & Mighty Cross, towering over the Swiss Alps.
Isn't it just wonderful to see people recognizing and dedicating Switzerland's beauty to God's creation? :)
Sunday, May 10, 2009
ABRSM - another chance?
It's Mother's Day today, and so, we webcamed and had a good chat with her, as well as my dad, my brother and gf. They told me that they were considering to buy a new piano cos the one we have now is too old, plus it contains my vomit stains when i was really young. (yes, i vomitted on the piano when i was little...imagine, a new piano and their little precious daughter vomitted on it...must have been painful back then hehe)
My mum mentioned that my ex-piano teacher tried to contact me recently, and she said that my teacher's kinda sad to know that i'm not really playing the piano anymore. So, my parents are kinda encouraging me to take up lessons again after i graduate, and finish up my grade 8. Yeah, I failed grade 8 when i was in jc 2 taking A levels and SYF at the same time...and it's kinda a pity to leave it hanging at grade 6 since i skipped grade 7. Yet, I know what ABRSM exams are like...it freaks me out and i don't really have a talent for classical music. And the thought of sight-reading and oral doesn't help! But, on the other hand, i really do want to hone my piano skills and play really nice christian songs. It still makes me go green with envy whenever i see someone playing the piano so fluently and elegantly.
Should I take up piano lessons once again? If i do, i would want to pay the tuition fees myself cos i know it's expensive and i shouldn't let my parents pay when i've started work.
And what about driving lessons? baptism classes? I don't think I have that much time available when I start work! At least, I think i've about a year to consider. Afterall, there's no need to hurry. I'm still young right?! :P
My mum mentioned that my ex-piano teacher tried to contact me recently, and she said that my teacher's kinda sad to know that i'm not really playing the piano anymore. So, my parents are kinda encouraging me to take up lessons again after i graduate, and finish up my grade 8. Yeah, I failed grade 8 when i was in jc 2 taking A levels and SYF at the same time...and it's kinda a pity to leave it hanging at grade 6 since i skipped grade 7. Yet, I know what ABRSM exams are like...it freaks me out and i don't really have a talent for classical music. And the thought of sight-reading and oral doesn't help! But, on the other hand, i really do want to hone my piano skills and play really nice christian songs. It still makes me go green with envy whenever i see someone playing the piano so fluently and elegantly.
Should I take up piano lessons once again? If i do, i would want to pay the tuition fees myself cos i know it's expensive and i shouldn't let my parents pay when i've started work.
And what about driving lessons? baptism classes? I don't think I have that much time available when I start work! At least, I think i've about a year to consider. Afterall, there's no need to hurry. I'm still young right?! :P
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Dedicated to my Mum
To the Best Mother in the world:
(Picture taken in Mirabel Gardens, Salzburg where Sound of Music was filmed)
Friday, May 8, 2009
Life is like a Tandem Bike
"At first I saw God as my observer, my judge,
keeping track of the things I did wrong,
so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die.
He was out there sort of like a president.
I recognised his picture when I saw it,
but I didn’t really know him.
But later on when I met Christ,
it seemed as though life were rather like a bike ride,
but it was a tandem bike and I noticed that Christ was in the back helping me pedal.
I don't know just when it was
that He suggested we change places,
but life hasn't been the same since.
When I had control
I knew the way.
It was rather boring, but predictable ...
It was the shortest distance between two points.
But when He took the lead, He knew delightful long cuts, up mountains and through rock places
at breakneck speeds.
It was all I could do to hang on!
Even though it looked like madness,
He said, "Pedal!"
I worried and was anxious and asked,
"Where are you taking me?"
He laughed and didn't answer,
and I started to learn to trust.
I forgot my boring life and entered into the adventure.
And when I'd say, "I'm scared,"
He'd lean back and touch my hand.
He took me to people with gifts that I needed.
Gifts of healing, acceptance, and joy.
They gave me gifts to take on my journey,
my Lord's and mine.
And we were off again.
He said, "Give the gifts away; they're extra baggage,
too much weight."
So I did ... to the people we met.
And I found that in giving I received,
and still our burden was light.
I did not trust Him, at first, in control of my life.
I thought He'd wreck it;
but He knows bike secrets,
knows how to make it bend to take sharp corners,
knows how to jump to clear high rocks,
knows how to fly to shorten scary passages.
And I am learning to shut up and pedal in the Strangest places,
and I'm beginning to enjoy the view and the cool breeze on my face
with my delightful, constant companion, Jesus Christ.
And when I'm sure I just can’t do anymore,
He just smiles and says... "Pedal!"
-- poem by Richard Farmer
keeping track of the things I did wrong,
so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die.
He was out there sort of like a president.
I recognised his picture when I saw it,
but I didn’t really know him.
But later on when I met Christ,
it seemed as though life were rather like a bike ride,
but it was a tandem bike and I noticed that Christ was in the back helping me pedal.
I don't know just when it was
that He suggested we change places,
but life hasn't been the same since.
When I had control
I knew the way.
It was rather boring, but predictable ...
It was the shortest distance between two points.
But when He took the lead, He knew delightful long cuts, up mountains and through rock places
at breakneck speeds.
It was all I could do to hang on!
Even though it looked like madness,
He said, "Pedal!"
I worried and was anxious and asked,
"Where are you taking me?"
He laughed and didn't answer,
and I started to learn to trust.
I forgot my boring life and entered into the adventure.
And when I'd say, "I'm scared,"
He'd lean back and touch my hand.
He took me to people with gifts that I needed.
Gifts of healing, acceptance, and joy.
They gave me gifts to take on my journey,
my Lord's and mine.
And we were off again.
He said, "Give the gifts away; they're extra baggage,
too much weight."
So I did ... to the people we met.
And I found that in giving I received,
and still our burden was light.
I did not trust Him, at first, in control of my life.
I thought He'd wreck it;
but He knows bike secrets,
knows how to make it bend to take sharp corners,
knows how to jump to clear high rocks,
knows how to fly to shorten scary passages.
And I am learning to shut up and pedal in the Strangest places,
and I'm beginning to enjoy the view and the cool breeze on my face
with my delightful, constant companion, Jesus Christ.
And when I'm sure I just can’t do anymore,
He just smiles and says... "Pedal!"
-- poem by Richard Farmer
Blessed
2 days ago, marked our 30 mths of being together.
(Taken in one of the gardens in Prague)
Thank God for you :)
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
-Ecclesiastes 4:12-
Thank God for you :)
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
-Ecclesiastes 4:12-
The wonders of God
Sunset from the balcony of my hostel room, Dietikon- Psalm 148 -
Praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD from the heavens,
praise him in the heights above.
Praise him, all his angels,
praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
Praise him, sun and moon,
praise him, all you shining stars.
Praise him, you highest heavens
and you waters above the skies.
Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for he commanded and they were created.
He set them in place for ever and ever;
he gave a decree that will never pass away.
Praise the LORD from the earth,
you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
lightning and hail, snow and clouds,
stormy winds that do his bidding,
you mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars,
wild animals and all cattle,
small creatures and flying birds,
kings of the earth and all nations,
kings of the earth and all nations,
you princes and all rulers on earth,
young men and maidens,
young men and maidens,
old men and children.
Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for his name alone is exalted;
his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
He has raised up for his people a horn,
the praise of all his saints,
of Israel,
the people close to his heart.
Praise the LORD.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Dear Lord,
Grant me a heart that's pure and holy.
Grant me a heart that seeks after You and not the worldly pleasures.
Grant me a heart that fears You.
Grant me a heart that truly loves You.
Grant me a heart that is truly repentful for all the sins i've made in my life.
Grant me a heart that is self-controlled.
I want to surrender my everything to You. Help me to do so.
And may You look at me, and smile and not regret for this creation that You've made from Your hands.
I pray to know You more,
Amen
Grant me a heart that seeks after You and not the worldly pleasures.
Grant me a heart that fears You.
Grant me a heart that truly loves You.
Grant me a heart that is truly repentful for all the sins i've made in my life.
Grant me a heart that is self-controlled.
I want to surrender my everything to You. Help me to do so.
And may You look at me, and smile and not regret for this creation that You've made from Your hands.
I pray to know You more,
Amen
when time stands still
"come what may"
its really in-between; and you kind of feel numb at this moment in time.
The swine flu around, people going everywhere, people studying; and those in singapore so happy its all over.
And you feel just so lost, in between that huge gap between nothingness.
And you can keep waiting;
but the excitement never dies down.
And you know, that something is coming, something big and marvellous
yet you have no idea about, and that people are all lost in what they're doing
and they forgot to remember, what's in store.
its more than june, thats for sure.
its really in-between; and you kind of feel numb at this moment in time.
The swine flu around, people going everywhere, people studying; and those in singapore so happy its all over.
And you feel just so lost, in between that huge gap between nothingness.
And you can keep waiting;
but the excitement never dies down.
And you know, that something is coming, something big and marvellous
yet you have no idea about, and that people are all lost in what they're doing
and they forgot to remember, what's in store.
its more than june, thats for sure.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
here comes the exams!
And so, the aftermath of travelling leads to the upcoming of exams.
I have been travelling quite a bit, and i really enjoy it albeit the tiredness and cumbersome planning. During Easter, we went to budapest, vienna, krakow, prague, salzburg. And during the last labour day weekend, we went around Switzerland...stayed 2 nights in Zermatt which was truly a winter wonderland (even though it's may now, there's still plenty of snow there), went up to the highest mountain lift in Europe to have a fantastic aerial view of the mountain ranges and the famous Matterhorn mountain, afterwhich we headed to Montreux where we had a beautiful view of lake Geneva and then to Lausaunne.
Still got many places in Switzerland unventured yet, but probably got to give them a miss due to lack of time and budget constraints. The next, and probably the last trip in Switzerland would be Schauffhausen which we plan to go on the 16th May.
Anyhow, i've got 2 exams upcoming next week...
12th May - Food Fermentation
15th May - Physics of Ice
Hopefully, i'll pass them! :)
I have been travelling quite a bit, and i really enjoy it albeit the tiredness and cumbersome planning. During Easter, we went to budapest, vienna, krakow, prague, salzburg. And during the last labour day weekend, we went around Switzerland...stayed 2 nights in Zermatt which was truly a winter wonderland (even though it's may now, there's still plenty of snow there), went up to the highest mountain lift in Europe to have a fantastic aerial view of the mountain ranges and the famous Matterhorn mountain, afterwhich we headed to Montreux where we had a beautiful view of lake Geneva and then to Lausaunne.
Still got many places in Switzerland unventured yet, but probably got to give them a miss due to lack of time and budget constraints. The next, and probably the last trip in Switzerland would be Schauffhausen which we plan to go on the 16th May.
Anyhow, i've got 2 exams upcoming next week...
12th May - Food Fermentation
15th May - Physics of Ice
Hopefully, i'll pass them! :)
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