trying out picsasa..

2months!

Woah. 2 months.

Just something to share. An inspiration, really.

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/10/05/malawi.wind.boy/index.html

Youth Sunday 1st rehearsal

Worship:

Dance Item:

祷告会

在祷告会结束前，牧师邀请会众跪下为家里未信主的家人祷告。在当我要开始祷告之前，牧师说了这两句话：

“神爱你的家人，多过你爱你的家人；神要他们被救的心，总比我们的心还要高。”

“把你的顾虑都放在主身上。”

说完了，会众便开始祷告…而我却无法开口；因为眼泪不禁倘然地从我脸颊落下。但不是因为我伤心难过；而是一种无比安慰的感觉充满着我，一种有人知道我内心深处的感觉，在鼓励着我。可能是所谓的“圣灵充满”，或可能是自己的反思或感触的刺激；但在那一刻，我深知道：我不需开口，不需祷告，什么都不用作，神一切都已知道了，并会应允。所以那5分钟的祷告，我什么话也没说，什么也没祷告；我只安静地跪着，享受与主同在的片刻。

有时候，我们的所思所想，所有的问题、顾虑、疑惑、等，只要在祂面前安静仰望，什么都不用说，祂都会以祂的爱来拥抱我们。

What more could I ask for? What’s there that He alone cannot do?

Urgh... Stupid test.

!@#$%^&*()(*&^%$#@$%^&!!!!!

This stupid online SEM test is a waste of time!...

1) Considering that we're from a reputable educational institution, the standard of the questions asked are simply @)#^%)^!)&@*)*&!#^%)!!! The English is so darn bad (a regular 'beng' would beat it hands down), the formatting is crap, and they didn't even bother reading through the whole thing before posting it up... WTH!?

2) I'm fine with a 85% passing grade, but not letting us know our results after each test is just FANTASTIC! So we just have to keep on taking it until we pass... WTH?!

3) Yeah. Some of the qns asked were NEVER discussed before. So much for 'Please read the online notes thoroughly before attempting the test'.

I have never taken a same test more than TWICE in my entire life (only ones I can recall now are my basic driving theory test, A lvl Calculus class test, and... that's about it!?!). Now I'm onto my 20+ for this.... Great!...

Results

Results are out... and.... WTH?? My first ever C in NTU. And it's the least expected. Wondering what went wrong. My entire group got a C, though we thought we did fairly well for the project. Other peeps I asked got Cs as well. Fishy fishy... Maybe it's time for some transparancy.

But whatever it is, thank God for carrying me through the entire process. And yes, this time round, I did not miss a single worship session during the exams. Guess He really is beyond amazing. :) A- for all the core modules, 2 of which are 4credits... First time ever!

KB24

One of the league's top scorers, last season's MVP, charismatic leader of the Lakers team, record setting athlete, possible future hall of famer, and a definitely basketball idol of thousands in the world.

Yet, after watching him play in the playoff games against the Houston Rockets, I have my reservations.

One might say it's the heat of the playoffs, the last hurdle to the championship ring, and it's thus understandably more challenging and testy. Whatever circumstance it is, taunting of opponents, waving of fingers in their face and telling them, "You can't mark me" just ain't right. Also, blatantly denying the elbowing of your opponent in the neck when video replays clearly puts your head under the guillotine is not the kind professionalism that one would expect from him.

Despite all his achievements and basketball greatness, his lack of humility and sportsmanship in those games just gives me another reason to detest the team of gold and purple. Sad thing that Spurs are out of contention. Absence of Manu was a bad hit.

So well, banking on Denver now. =P

Updates WOOO~~~

YES! Exams are over! Been too busy chilling and packing (and UNpacking) this week! Loving the holidays! Tuesdays' night class @ TTC, late night Champions league football, Beerfest, Hoon & PE bday celebration (sitting by the river, each holding an ice-cream in our hand... how cool la.) TQ meeting & chilling @ Vittles, Buffet dinner @ Sakura, AND spending more time with Da, plenty of basketball & sleeping @ home! Like, finally. Phew.

Downside is, put back on the weight I lost during the exams... URGH. Should start the weight-loss programme, a.k.a. drink less beer and eat more air.

In any case, here are some photos. (PE, you can start copying them down to your laptop. HA!)

Blokus outside random shop @ Railmall

Bday celebration. 24 liao....

I like what's written on the right side of the card. :)

The birthday girls.

HOON!! What were you doing??!? Everyone's staring at you... ha!

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Alright. So Man Utd are in the finals. Sorry PP2, guess your Arsenal didn't really make it. Mug hard for your exams! Hah.

Spurs are out of the playoffs... disappointing. Well, now I'm an avid supporter of the Denver Nuggets. GO MELO!

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Small group this coming Friday. Hope we'll all have a good time. Please pray for us. Thanks!

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I'm sorry Lord, for the things I've made up.

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One last thing, anyone interested to go for this concert?

It's a concert by Amy Sands (famous song-writer & singer, currently residing in U.S.) It's free, and it's definitely going to be a good time. Sixists, anyone?

This is bad.

This is bad.

Legs still aching from the Sat/Sun basketball madness.
Skin on nose is peeling from all the sun-tanning.
Dandruff is back, again.
Throat is getting pretty sore, and I ran out of remedy.

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ZY, congrats! Hope you get to learn something there ya? Enjoy!

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6 more days....

I didn't speak today!

Yeaps.. Apart from chatting a bit with dad over breakfast, I've not spoken to ANYONE face-to-face the entire day! Dang... When was the last time that happened? Eek!

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And again! We're seeing this photo once more. Loving it! Haha.

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2 down, 2 more to go. Didn't really touch my notes over the weekend. Resolved to uphold the resolution I made during the leaders' retreat: attend worship during exams. That's something that I've not been doing for the past 3 years. One more weekend to go!

Busy times ahead. Gotta shift back home right after the exams end. Making way for the Youth Olympic games... ... I wonder why NTU students ain't that excited about the YOG at all. Well, me inclusive that is. No brouhaha. No nothing. Guess we're all so absorbed in our own survival fights that these are more like distractions rather than something else.

Jobs are hard to come by these days... Praying praying praying. One more year to go... need to know what to do next.

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Freak. The Spurs lost!

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I really enjoy the time when we just sit in a cafe/restaurant, have a little something to bite and chat. Looking forward to the next one. =)

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Tenting, anyone?

Taking a break from 3003...

Just some photos stagnating in my laptop.

Got this off facebook. Nostalgic.

Rainbow @ HV (before Youth Leader's meeting...)

Small group gathering @ my place

Onion cutting

Cooking...

Dessert.

Update before i sleep...

Some really over-due-ed photos...

New small group "12 + 1" many many not in the picture though...

My 24th celebration with the dearest:
Alv's missing here. Certainly been missed by all...

OOps.

Sweeeeeet...

REACH: Bowling @ OCC

MS3005 Design Project Team: Efficient materials for H2 storage
(Phew! It's over!)

Job well done!

Drum class (beginner) certificate presentation...

Good Friday eve

ZY , you look so happy touching YY's feet! hahah....Now YY doesn't look too happy touching yours... haha

I love your new hairstyle. =)

My nieces... Cute as ever.

Cookies!

Birthday boys!

Rust...

Revising for 3003 now. Corrosion...

Think that's what's happening to my blog eh? Wasting away.. heh...

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Scientists ask: "Why?"

Engineers ask: "Why not?"

Well, I say... materials science & engineering students ask: "WHY ME!?!?!?!"

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Truly, I'm beyond bored & mad.

24+1day

Feeling the love~~
It always feels nice to have people remembering your birthday.

G-shock, hand-drawn card, laptop cooler, necktie, shopping vouchers, Adidas jersey (somehow I knew you were getting it...), more cards and plenty of cakes! (7 + 1 ice-cream to be exact... oh my waist...)

Once again, thanks to all those who remembered, and thanks for all the gifts, well wishes and everything else.

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Feeling the dizzyyyyyy...

Exams coming up in 2 weeks. I'm done with all the CA reports and assignments. Left with 1 CA project, 2 project presentations, and 4 tests. All in 2 weeks.

Dizzyyy. But I guess it beats working out there right now. Shall not complain. The grass on my side is greener this time round.

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Drum class has officially ended. And we're now free to roam, try, test and serve. But follow-up activities/actions must be done to keep the interest growing. If else, whatever learned will not be retained for long. Teaching others is one way; but that might not work for everyone, and doubt it'll last.

More can be done. But, what? Think think think...

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I've witnessed so much.
His healing. Mercy. Peace. Love. Patience. And the joy He brings.
So much... for an worthy soul.

Guess I can only just keep on trying.

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It's been a beautiful 7months. Thank you.
Amazing, isn't it? Heh.

More lotion for you? =P

Thanks!

Thank you everyone for all your well wishes and presents. =)

Just done with my lab report. Have got another tutorial to complete. Guess I shall leave it till tmr morning. Time for shower and bed...

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Thanks da, for everything.

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Will update! Once I have the time... Haha.

just an observation

Just an observation: people tend to not like doing what others tell them to do; instead they like to do what they want to do. even though what they were told to do was the right thing to do, there is a tendancy for them to not do it. better still, some actually do what others tell them to do, but they tell other people that they did it cos' that's what they want to do, and not what others told them to do.

So, to do? Or not to do? HA!

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One test down. Infinite more to go. This is depressing.

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Can't wait for the 20th to come. I need a good break.

it's been long

i know it's been long... there's so much i wanna update and share about.

but time's really in a squeeze now. tests, reports, assignments, bla.

for now, just wanna come here and say hi. so, HI!

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forgotten

8?

Was taking a break from mugging. Read this.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/406531/1/.html

I should be studying for 007...

Yes yes. I should be studying for Thursday's 007 test now. That's if I want to make it for tmr's drum class. Owells...

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Well, I think the 'grade' issue is more of a gone-case now. Sent in an appeal and the office will get back to me in a month's time. Well, in the words of the prof, chances of successful appeals are really low. Even if there's a mistake committed by the office during compilation/tabulation, tendency is that they won't amend it.

Guess I should leave it as that. Shan't talk about it anymore.

Will learn from this: to trust and to be humble.

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Just so you know, 2 posts back, the one regarding all the double-0 'agents', they ARE my course codes. Haha!

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CNY celebrations wasn't exactly a blast. Constantly thinking about the work that had to completed. To think of it, gonna graduate in about one year. Wondering what lies ahead. Wondering what should be done. Wondering what is planned for me. Wondering the wonderings...

Know what? I have people asking me (during the CNY visits. those nosy aunties and all): "So when are you graduating? ... ... Oh i see, very fast hor... ... looking for a job soon? ... ... Oh i see, see how hor... ... SO WHEN ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED? ... "

For all blinking-nuts in the world, I was beyond words and the only one audible vibration my throat could conjure was: "huh?"

Man am I getting old. 24. 24 24 24... I'm almost half one-third through my life. Half a decade more to the 'elusive' 30.

6ists: wo men lao le. HAHA!

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Just a random thought. Re-watched Ironman (the movie) not long ago, and I wonder, of all the superheroes that made it to the big screen, which hero's life would have been the best to live in? I mean, have you thought about it? Maybe not the ladies out there, but I think guys... haha. Every guy must have thought about it at some point of your life?

"What if I was Superman... What if I was Wolverine... What if I was Professor X...."

So this was what I thought for which hero's life was the best to live in:

1. Superman: well, I think many would choose live in his life, no? You can fly, you have strength to shift the moon, bla bla bla. And OH! You can see THROUGH things, physically. *evil laughters*. But hey, I mean, having to conceal your identity whenever you put on that latex suit and have your red undies on the outside just doesn't cut for me.

2. Batman: Smart, rich, influencial, adored by the people of Gotham. Though he has got no superpowers, his super fit body and all the a-la-007 gadgets (maybe even better) works for him all the time. But living in a world where all the bad guys are psychotics (read: Joker), black undies on the outside, and mostly spending his time with his butler (old man) and gay partner, eh, I mean... side-kick Robin (young man), aint' really that enticing.

3. Professor X: This guy reads people's minds! But I guess that's the most powerful thing anyone can do, and that's one heavy responsibility to bear. Moreover, he's bald.

4. Wolverine: Strong, powerful, never gets injured (or rather, he heals ultra-quickly) and those really cool claws of his... ... However, he's just one sad sad character whom never got to be with the one he likes. Not the kind of life that's really attractive, though he's really cool...

5. Spiderman: Everyone's childhood hero! Getting bitten by the radioactive spider, he can scale walls, swing through buildings, super-human strength, spider-senses, etc etc... I mean, what more can you ask for right? Well, he's up there on my list. But not the top. You'll see why...

6. Fantastic 4: I think they're just plain freaky. Really. And they can't live without each other.

7. The Hulk: "Hulk angry!"... and he turns green. Enough said.

8. Ironman: Filthy rich, intelligent, suave, charismatic, and his suit... Ooo la la. His like a bit of everyone else. Though he has ZERO super-powers, but heck, he's as powerful! The cars he drives, his house (it's not a CAVE), his jets, his tech, the girls he date =P, his personal assistant... what more can you ask for? I guess that's why Spidey has to make way for him. HAHA! Ironman probably has got the best life for one to live in, wouldn't you agree?

I know there are many MORE on the big screens and whatever I just blabbled is arguable. But hey, a 24 year-old should technically be studying for his 007 test now, and this is his form of entertainment. So do let him have his peace. Thank you. =P

Oh, on another perspective, if I could just HAVE any of their superpowers and not live their lives, the guy with the red undies on the outside would be the obvious choice... who wouldn't want to carry their hot-dates in their arms and fly to Paris/Rome/London/Seville/etc for romantic dinners and more? And the ability to see through things is well... useful. HA!

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Back to reality, back to my notes.

Justified?

I've been in an incessantly foul and angst-y mood since receiving my attachment results. I still can't get over it and I'm setting up a meeting with my Prof.

It's not that the grade was totally bad, but I'm absolutely sure that I deserved better.

Or am I just another victim of this very flawed system that all students are going through? How is it fair that another student who plays computer games for a large portion of his time at work; and while he's actually working, it's of no engineering relation, and that student gets an A, and yet another student who works hard for 22 weeks on his project that benefited the company so much that even his company supervisor thought that he deserved a better grade?

It's so vexing. So frustrating. So much angst inside.

On another hand, that really might have been the best grade he could give me. But I need to know why. I guess my head's really clouded.

Still trying to get to come to terms with everything now. And there indeed are a lot for me to learn. Humility. Submission. Faith. Praying that I'll come to see it from Your point of view soon. I really need to...

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Perhaps it's time for me to learn to be humble once again..

UP and running!

They say that we're supposed to feel more 'recharged' and 'refreshed' after the attachment, and that we'll all be better motivated for the semester... ... ...

BUT HEY! Guess what?

We're feeling EVEN MORE TIRED THAN EVER. (quote, unquote: DYING or DEAD, for some) Haha.

Not only we have a shorter holiday than those who didn't do their IAs last semester, the modules themselves are all double 0 agents of the NTU secret service, with a license to kill and destroy our very living nutshells AND nuts...

So we have the trigger-happy agents all lined up, ready to blast us to oblivion this semester:

007: Analysis of Materials.
You think he's the most lethal? James B*nd? He's actually the LEAST of our concern this time round. And yeah, for some uncanny reason(s), girls actually like 007.

006: Econs of Manufacturing
3 hours of PAINFUL and time sapping interrogation with him EVERY WEEK, and not to forget the 'end-of-the-day' report we have to come up with... Oh man, should have shut my ears when he read me my Miranda rights...

005: Materials Design
A joke Joel came up with: Where do crazy squirrels go? The answer: To the nut-house. This is one of the least painful jokes he came up with - DURING 005. 'nuff said. Go figure.

003: Materials Failure
So he started off with: "What is, my dear friends, FAILURE?"
Under my breath: "Not an option for you, but a sure thing for me..." BAH! Corrosion chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical characterizations, failure analysis, failure physics, failure STATISTICS... ... Can't... breath... ... ...

002: Advanced Materials Processing
He's dashing, suave, big muscles, huge guns, cool gadgets... totally the most lethal of all agents. But it's not his looks that's killing us. Nor is it his martial arts or weaponary or toys - it's the simple fact that we could NEVER understand what he's trying to tell us... like... N-E-V-E-R. It always seemed like the sentences coming out of his mouth are encoded, then played-backwards and recorded, then encoded again, and then played at a speed so fast we "catch no balls." He's a nut-cracker.

001: Metallic & Ceramic Materials
He's been kind. But somehow... he looks hideous. It's probably the peace before the storm. Bracing ourselves for it. Not that there's much we can do to 'siam' it... Enjoying it while it lasts.

Think I'll be needing more helmets and bulletproof vests. Haha... =)

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I know this is kinda early, and coupled with the recession, a wish list is totally not the thing now. But owells, always good to hope for the best ya? Heh. And oh, it's a material list. And I can NOT afford ANYTHING here.

1. Honda Integra (Red, Black, or Yellow)
2. Apple: MacBook Pro
3. Bible Commentary
4. TagHuer / Casio G-Shock digital watch
5. Ibanez AEG10NE-NT classical guitar
6. Electric drum set
7. New knee guard with in-sewn metal supports
8. Foosball table
9. Set of dumb bells + inclinable bench
10. More clothes + jeans + socks + shoes + ... ...

And many many more. Haha...

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Thank you guys.. for your prayers and care & concern for my poisoning. I'm UP and running now. Thanks for all the SMSes and tags and MSN msgs. Appreciate it. Made me feel better.

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Thanks Angela and Ain. You guys came at the right time that night. The pain so was horrible that I couldn't do anything. Thank God you guys came over. Got my mind off it. Heh. So was it a pink pill or purple pill we were looking at? =P

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Roomie, you can just G.&D. Moses does more things than splitting things you know? You PB.

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Thanks da. For everything.

Poisoned. AGAIN.

I've been poisoned... by foooooooooood!...

No vomiting, no serious diarrhea, no fever... but SEVERE CRAMPS that makes me feel as though I'm a teenage girl encountering her first mensus (cramps).

Doc's remedy: Charcoal pills.

He said: "Just have to bear with it for 2-3 days. Rest more and let your body purge the poison. You should be fine."

YEAH RIGHT. It's the 2nd day now. I ought to get better by tmr...

Dear friend, kindly offer up a prayer for your poor poor friend who's curled up like a shrimp ya? Haha.

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Congrats to all those who passed and did well for their O lvls! Haha.

Ben got 11. Not too bad huh? Considering he was a 20+ a month before exams. Heh. Praise God. Maybe I REALLY should consider teaching once again.

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MS3002 is killing me. Didn't understand a single thing the prof was talking about, since the 2nd lecture. And I absolutely have no idea how Quantum Physics/Mechanics is related/important to the whole notion of "Advanced Materials Processing"...

Once again, needing divine revelation from above.