one hill is always higher than another

just like investments, every decision and choice in life is tied to a risk.
and just like the economy and the market, there are bullish and bearish years/periods.
ups and downs, simply put.
likewise with our thoughts and the things we do, isn't it?
one way or another, we just somehow end up in a whirlwind of mess, it could be good or bad, big or small; doesn't matter.
what's most important is what we take out of that learning lesson/life experience.
we must remember that we are in control of our own lives and that no one else is responsible for you, except you.
we should all learn to look for the light at the end of the tunnel, because going around in circles will not do anyone any good.

i need you to realise that it's not that i don't care.
it's just that i've learnt to be more selfish now.
because, do realise that i'm only human, there's only so much i can take.
perhaps you need to realise that you need me more than i need you.
life is not always a barter trade; or a tit for tad situation.
what you give, is what you get.
i hope you can learn to manage...

i'd like to end off with a statement that i came up with, at a random moment:
'even the strongest of absorption pads have a limited capacity.'

P.S. I Love You

finally got round to catching this ultimately romantic movie!
i even found the soundtrack! it is out of stock at several music stores...
this movie, may just be another movie, but it truly touched my heart in more ways than one.
the love and emotions were so intense, it activated my already very active tear ducts.
it's amazing how love supersedes everything else.
truly amazing love story.
'sometimes there's only one thing left to say'............ how apt.

Class 95 moment

heard this statement made by Glenn Ong over the radio this morning on his G-Spot segment and thought i'd share it with everyone...

'Everything you need to be you,
you already have.'

all things great and small

in our lifetime, we learn and inevitably go through the process of decision making...
we consider both macro and micro perspectives, attempt to stay objective and realistic,
try hard to stay true to ourselves, our emotions and values, try to consider how other people might look at us, what they think about us, or even, how they will feel.
but seriously, how many of us can truly make a good judgement/decision?
how many of us can multi-task well?

not many.

the truth is we're never alone.

decisions in life aren't meant to be easy.
but we mould ourselves, don't we?

as cliche as this sounds, really, we just need to follow our heart.
the answer may already be in you.
it's just up to you to face it.
most of the time, we're afraid.
fear gets to us when we're the weakest.
but don't ever succumb to it! challenge it.
make the most out of your life.
good opportunities don't come by every other day.
neither are they given freely, to every/any one.
there is a bigger world out there then just you and me.
it's up for exploration and growth.
so make full use of it!

second sunday of Lent taught me this,
we must pray for the courage to forgive.
FORGIVENESS.
For - Give - Ness = For - Giving
GIVE.
when we are afraid to give, we become selfish creatures.
but think of it this way, Jesus, He forgave us and gave his life for us.
what more could we ask for?
so, why can't we just forgive people who aren't so nice to us or those who have done us wrong?

it's not easy, true.
then again, nothing in life ever is easy, isn't it?
ask yourself the following:
was school easy? was meeting new people easy?
are maintaining relationships easy? is work easy?

we must/need to learn to forgive.
because forgiveness leads to peace and understanding.
it is truly wonderful virtue to possess.
i'm learning to accept that Love is pain and suffering, because our sufferings & pain comes from those we love/care about.
how willing are we to embrace love and forgiveness?

I Will Follow You Into The Dark

Thanks Leon, for telling me about this video! lovely emo song!

CNY 2008

happy chinese holidays

time has passed by so quickly, Jan is over, Feb is here!
so many things/events to look forward too everyone! :)
i've been working for the past 1 mth and things are more or less stabilising, so i'm thankful.
besides the bouts of usual headaches i get, i'm otherwise still fine, learning and adapting...

class 95 is my best companion at work and daily rushing is common.
the feeling is kind as all of us work hard together and do our best.
it's good to have a family environment! it's been confortable here :)
also, i have an extremely fun bunch of f&b staff here, who not only constantly feeds us good stuffs, and also educate us on fine places to dine at and how to appreciate food.
lovely bunch of pple really!
they've worked hard for the opening of our very own f&b outlets here in the club.
oh btw, the club's f&b outlets are opened to the public to dine, so listen up everyone! if u guys feel like visiting me or just wanna try out the superb food here, do give me a buzz! i cant gurantee a discount but i can assure you guys of the standard! ;)
soooooo.... if u guys are into french/chinese cuisine, fine dining style, do let me know!

cheers to one and all for the long week(end) ahead!
i'm really looking forward to nice long slp sessions & relaxing! :) hehe!
i'm also looking forward to sinfully yummyliciously yummy food! esp at my uncle's place!
will upload some pix, if i actually remember to capture them.... haa!

here's wishing one and all, a blessed lunar new year! =)
take care and drink more water ya'll!

Achmed's Jingle Bombs

Eddie Izzard- Death Star Canteen

Jeff Dunham - Achmed the Dead Terrorist

Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now

stable and field

working at the spore polo club has been enjoyable thus far,
the work is not insane, in fact i feel too lax most of the time.
comfortable is a gd word to describe the experience here.

i realised i hvnt quite blogged in a while...
i do miss my 'dear diary' moments.

new year, new experiences, new things!
time to do smthg different?
chinese new year is also ard the corner! time for our yearly pilgrimage?

ever since the start of the new year, time has passed by pretty quick
let's hope everything goes well.
wishing one and all, happiness and peace!

when does what mean

sometimes certain things that people say affects you - directly or indirectly.
or is it just pure sensitivity, or a lack of it?
or is it merely a sweeping statement?

but the question is how can you help/prevent it from affecting you too much or ignore it?

well, one of my resolutions is to learn how to prioritise and manage my emotions.
rather than having people remind you that you're messed up huh?

311207

this date marks the end of the year 2007.
havent had enough time to really reflect and recollect the year's happenings.

so fast time has come and gone. this year has come and is about to go.
so many things are abt to change. after all, change is the only constant thing in this world.

it is important to take time off to pause/stop in our busy tracks and learn to appreciate the people and things around us. because u will never know if it just slips you by or you might just lose it one day, without you knowing - when you least expected it.

here's a quick shout-out to all the people in my life, you know who you are:
Thank you, each and everyone one of you, for being in my life.
For the chance to know, grow and learn alongside you.
I appreciate every friendship i have and all that you have done for and with me.
I'm very sure we all share both happy and sad, good and bad memories.
Time is passing us by, yet we still stick by each other.
We each have vastly different; heavy/important committments and responsibilities, yet the most important thing is effort. It is what keeps and will continue to keep our friendships going.
I would like to wish one and all, a very HAPPY NEW YEAR of 2008!
Let's all go through the path of life together, you know you are never alone.
All the best in your endeavours! stay strong and positive! and pls pls pls take good care of your health! It is something money cannot buy.
I love you all.
:)
peace.

christmas greetings

it's finally Christmas 2007!
time to gather with friends and family to enjoy this special occasion - to commemorate the birth of our Lord.

Christmas is a time to share love and make peace, be with the people you love and just enjoy the moment. else u'd have to wait another 12 months before the next comes again. however, till then, God knows if he'll take u away first isn't it?
that means that Christmas will be celebrated elsewhere. might not be as enjoyable, i think.

anyhow, no point thinking so much for now.
just simply enjoy the moment. enjoy what we have and share now.
live for the present! let tomorrow worry for itself.

Merry Christmas everyone!
I wish for world peace and for everyone to be happy.
Peace be with you.

serenity

SERENITY: the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness.

The Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

joke: religious nuts

There were four country churches in a small Texas town: The Presbyterian Church, the Baptist Church, the Methodist Church and the Catholic Church. Each church was overrun with pesky squirrels.

One day, the Presbyterian Church called a meeting to decide what to do about the squirrels. After much prayer and consideration they determined that the squirrels were predestined to be there and they shouldn't interfere with God's divine will.

In the Baptist Church the squirrels had taken up habitation in the baptistery. The deacons met and decided to put a cover on the baptistery and drown the squirrels in it. The squirrels escaped somehow and there were twice as many there the next week.

The Methodist Church got together and decided that they were not in a position to harm any of God's creation. So, they humanely trapped the Squirrels and set them free a few miles outside of town. Three days later, the squirrels were back.

But -- The Catholic Church came up with the best and most effective solution. They baptized the squirrels and registered them as members of the church. Now they only see them on Christmas and Easter.

sunday morning rain is falling

the weather has been awfully dreary...
with rain greeting you the first thing you open your eyes.
but thank god for the weather anyway,
at least we're still alive to enjoy it, isnt it?

one musnt be too picky.
contentment remember? :)

this morning, channel news asia wasnt too friendly with the news reporting.
the news hurt my ears and made my mind wondered.
not so good news, obviously.
as Denise mei always say, 'hey! it's christmas! time for giving and loving!'
is it really?
*shrugs*

not quite in this case, all ard us, bad stuffs are happening.
in Malaysia, bad flooding because of monsoon.
North Korea - peace and nuclear talks; as with Iran.
USA - the teen who went on a shooting spree in a mall in Nebraska Omaha.
my sympathy and prayers go out to all the victims ard the world.

peace to all.

don't sweat the small stuff

things don't always go your way,
so learn to manage.
no point fussing,
cos u cant do anything abt it.
get over it,
and stop acting pathetic.
there cant always be pple ard to remind u on what to do,
or help u.
be strong and stay focused.
keep a calm and clear mind and do what u need to do.

the mrbrown show 30Aug06:TalkingCock in Parlimen-Ruby Pan

The Killers - When You Were Young

KL 271107

in case anyone is looking for me, i'm in KL.
be back on thurs or fri.

live well, laugh often, & love with all your heart

just thought i'd share with you an email my Godpa sent me,
reading it stirred some feelings in me,
such as the Cambodian children and families,
they are facing POVERTY, not just mere poorness.
here we are in Singapore, with hardly any worries, no natural disasters,
yet those in our neighbouring countries are stricken with so many plagues and diseases,
yet here we are, thinking about buying each other Christmas presents,
going shopping in the mall, what to eat, what to wear, getting fussy over this and that,
complaining and whining abt our "sad" and "pathetic" and "full-of-worries" lives,
really, don't we understand what contentment is? or are we just too complacent? or are we too proud to admit we fall within this 'materialistic' category?

the email goes like this: -
I AM THANKFUL:
FOR THE WIFE WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE.

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME .

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION .

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

SEND THIS TO SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT. I JUST DID.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thessalonians 5:18

there is a reason why people celebrate thanksgiving.
it is to thank God for everything and everything He has been providing us right from centuries ago till now.
who are we to complain abt a lack of anything?
whatever happened to acts of charity?
imagine what we could do with all the unnecessary shopping money,
the money spent on excessive eating and eating at restaurants?
of cos it's easy to say: "i need to spoil myself after a long day." or "i worked so hard, so i deserve to enjoy." don't we all fall prey to statements like these?

every year end is the most emotional for me, this is when i start recollecting events that came and went, and what the next year would hold. time to start planning my life ahead.
some pple adviced that i shudnt think too much or too far; others say 'ya, it's gd to plan ahead and know what ure doing.'
it's all abt being in control isn't it?
as we mature or grow older, we're suppose to be wiser. it is very much a cause and effect situation - such as decisions and environmental factors affecting our lives, mold our belives, mannerisms, thoughts and actions and the things we do.
in my own little world, i wished things were different. i wished we didn't have to be so pampered and bratty. i wished we cud learn more abt humility and perseverance.
we have everything and more here on this island. yet it is never enough.
things will never be good enough for us, isn't it?
according to what we're taught in schools, theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs...
we know that we are on a constant search for better things, to constantly improve our needs, wants and desires.
time for a reality check people.

1st things 1st, let's do some soul-searching this year end, and truly, be thankful for everything we have. God has been very kind to us. indeed, we are truly blest.
i hope u all realise that.

Connie Talbot - Over The Rainbow (BGT Final)

randoms rants

countdown to Christmas: - 34 days

the weather has been cool and so christmassy.
the breeze that follows each rainfall is so chilly.
christmas carols are the best music now.
and red, green, gold, silver, black, white are all in fashion!

this is the best time to snuggle up with friends and that special someone.
i'm so glad denise mei is coming back soon! :)
hoping to plan a get-together with different grps of my frens.


worry often follows the things i think about.
esp pertaining to career and just general perspectives on life.
exam results will be released in 2 weeks. i cant deny i'm worried.
really don't know what to expect. and i hate that i don't know what to expect.
about my 1st job, i dont want to make a hasty decision.
neither do i want to feel pressured into anything.
friends ard me have been help to my thot process. thanks, everyone... much appreciated.

of cos, this statement is often heard: "ultimately, the decision lies with you. u hv to make the choice."
it gets tiring hearing that ever so often.
i need happier days. or maybe it's just me.
am i unhappy with myself or am i unhappy with things ard me?
or am i just generally unhappy?
gee. i cant quite tell. that sucks.
i don't wanna be anal and grumpy all the time. i hv enough pple ard me who r like that!
time to hit the beach and just stare out at sea.
i need my space and time.

maybe chocolates/desserts will do me some good! =)
and i wanna go mambo soon!
maybe some free travel?
hahaha! i'm keeping my fingers crossed!

keep warm everyone!

Land Before Time: Little Foot born

the best story ever.

Whatever Baby

she's uber cute! chk her out!

12 Nov 2007 - Luke

this is about forgiveness - a merciful gift from God.

If your brother comes back to you seven times a day and says, 'I am sorry', you must forgive him.

Jesus said to his disciples, 'Obstacles are sure to come, but alas for the one who provides them! It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a milestone put round his neck than that he should lead astray a single one of these little ones. Watch yourselves!
'If your brother does something wrong, reprove him and, if he is sorry, forgive him. And if he wrongs you seven times a day and seven times comes back to you and says, "I am sorry," you must forgive him.'
The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith.' The Lord replied, 'Were your faith the size of a mustard seed you could say to this mulberry tree, "Be uprooted and planted in the sea," and it would obey you.'

to attain inner peace, the best way is to forgive. let go of the hurt and misery.
why keep harping on it? move on and try to make urself happy.
everything happens for a reason.
that's when good and effective communication plays a vital role.
dont ever expect to read each others' minds and nvr expect the other party to know wad ure thinking and feeling if u fail to communicate that across. bcos tt is the root of the problem. expectations and bad communication. the 2 big evils.
it takes alot to apologise. to admit a mistake.
it also takes alot to forgive and let it go.
but isnt that wad love is all about?
it takes 2 hands to clap in this situation, 1 is willing to say sorry. therefore, the other shud be willing to accept it graciously.
if God can be merciful towards us, why cant we be merciful towards the pple ard us?
so lets take a big leap of faith and embrace God's mercy and love.
Forgive someone today!

02 Nov 2007

thanks for coming!

the cake is absolute yum.

special thanks to them!

my "rose bush"

i thot this was THE "rose bush"

WYD08 Song - Receive the Power

anybody interested to go? time to save up!

rapidly diminishing positivity

why does it always seem that someone else deserves:
more attention;
more love;
more sympathy;
more care and concern?

or that someone else is:
more poor thing;
more sad;
more tired;
more stressed;
more pressured;
more traumatised;
more upset?

or that someone else's story is:
more sad;
more unfortunate?

cant pple stop comparing for a change?
cant pple just be a little LESS self-centred?
cant there be smthg called mutual understanding; mutual encouragement or mutual motivation?

the world doesnt just revolve ard YOU.

all this negativity is annoying the crap out of me!
just pls snap out of it!

close to you

just like me, they long to be, close to you.
- olivia ong's cover

spaced out

- currently feeling zonked out -

2 papers down, 1 more to go.
the last and final paper of my life. hopefully.
pls dun get me wrong... it's not tt i'm pessimistic. i'm jus trying to manage my own expectations.
now, it's not abt how much more i can cramp in for the mod.
cos, not only is my brain saturated, i'm super exhausted too.
perhaps my threshold for studies and memorising is really low?
*shrugs* i dont know...
i've come this far, i'm not abt to give up. not now.
i just need to hang in there.
just a few more days. the end is near.
i guess now it's not time to consider the "what-ifs" and scare myself.
just get it over and done with.
do my best! dats just it isnt it?
gosh... the risk and uncertainty is overbearing.
i just hope i can remember my case and the concepts.
i do not wish to be disappointed again. the assignment was painful enough.
God, pls pls pls help me!

five loaves and two fishes

take my five loaves and two fishes,
do with it as you will,
i surrender...

take my fears, my inhibitions,
all my burdens,
my ambitions,
you can use it all,
to feed them all...

i hope it's not too small...

i often think about that boy,
when i'm feeling small,
and i worry that the work i do,
means nthg at all...
but every single tear i cry,
is a diamond in His hands,
and every door that slams in my face,
i will offer up in prayer,
so i'll give You every breath that i have,
Oh Lord, You can work miracles,
all You need is my Amen...

陶喆－天天(David Tao - Close to you)

Leon, u sing great la! haha. thanks for cheering me up dude! :)

Dream a Little Dream - Laura Fygi

bittersweet send-off

she left today just as she did before,
standing behind glass windows,
watching her as she got thru customs,
it was bittersweet,
all i cud do was wave.
a part of me knew she'd be back (most prob) Dec 2009,
that seems so near yet so far.

i got reminded of the day he left too - the familiar sights and surroundings of Terminal 1 wasnt the most pleasant. despite always looking forward to trips to the airport just to look at planes when i was little.

times have changed. pple come and go alot more now.
and it's time i learn to accept it and let go.
the pain cant always remain and haunt me.

i wish her well and i hope she has safely landed.
i know i'll miss my aunt very very much.

wedding @ Raffles

it was cousin Julian's wedding @ The Ballroom in Raffles Hotel - typical Chinese sit-down 8-course dinner.
it was good.
the wedding couple's "brothers" and "sisters" collectively put together a hilarious video clip - cartoon style of how the two got to know each other thru to marriage.
it's touching, in a cutesy, funny way, really.
nicely done! :)

food was yummy, cept tt dad was wondering how come the cocktail recep is so slack! haha.
they didnt provide any tidbits such as peanuts etc etc. jus drinks... i guess thats the norm these days la. peanuts will be so low class! haa.
perhaps some sandwiches or light snacks might work better.
then again, that concept might not work too well with the whole Chinese dinner.

took a few pix but they r in my aunt's and dad's camera... i didnt bring my own. half the time had to help others take pix instead! haha.

it's nice to finally see Julian get married and settle down... lucky fella is going to Japan and Hawaii for his honeymoon! how awesome!!!
marriage is such a blessed union isnt it? as a kid, attending weddings, my perspective back then was, so happy and envious of the bride cos of her nice puffy/flowy gown! the whole excitement of me dressing up too! haha. i'll hv nice dresses to wear too! =P
now is still pretty much the same mentality, just with some added thoughts...
such as "how if i cannot make it?" or "how if i'm left on the shelf!" hahaha...
but nvm. i believe God has a plan and purpose for me. so just simply trust Him. leave it all in God's hands.
the less u think, the less your worries! ;)

anyway now is one of my crappy periods again...
with exams ard the corner; SM being a pain, stuck at the back of my mind 24/7; my aunt leaving on tues early morn... these suck!
i really need to get thru the next 2 weeks. really.
God knows how worn out i am...
plssssss just let it all go fine...

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours

really lovely song =)

credits.

when u think of the word credit, what do u tink of?

i think of phrases like:-
'thank you for trying.';
'thank you for ur time.';
'pls try agn next time.';
'nice try.';
'better luck next time.';
'not bad laaaaaaaa...';
'and the credit goes tooooooo *drumrolls*'

credits are what im only worth.

Be Prepared.

"Preparation is everything.
Noah did not start building the ark when it was raining."
- Warren Buffet

sudden thots

listening to Boston by Augustana made me have a sudden thot earlier this afternoon.
i wondered - how would it be like to work in New York?
i remembered what i said abt my NY trip last yr.
but holidaying and working are 2 very extremely different feelings/lifestyles.
tho the song is abt Boston and not NY.. but ya. jus a thot.

as i'm studying now... silence all ard me.
i feel quite lonely...
i suddenly wish i have a pet dog, who wud just silently keep me company...
sitting beside me, giving me support in its own way...
at least whn im stressed or upset, i can look at my doggy, carry it, talk to it and give it a hug.
im sure it wud be able to feel my emotions.
i can tell my doggy all my longings and feelings.

one day, some day, i really gotta stop my mind frm running wild.

disconnected

15 more days to my first paper.
so many activities happening all at the same time...

i gotta catch up. i'm behind schedule already.
keeping my fingers crossed that SM's exam case study wont be too tough.
God knows when they will release it...

at least we know we cleared MC's class test. now on to more impt things - exams.
last sem, so many things to prepare for.
so many things to think abt.
but it's impt to prioritise. and stop letting my thoughts run wild.

hate it when that happens.
i am my own control freak.

ok time to hit the books agn.

*in my weakness, He's my strength...

negaraku..(jangan sue saye.. saye takde duit..)

Timbaland - The Way I Are OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

my new favourite song!

Ma Po De Hua Yu

蔡旻佑-我可以 MV

[MV] Jay Chou - A Secret I Cannot Tell (不能说的秘密)

Snippets of Bangkok - 15 to 18 Sept 2007

goodbye my dear phone

i'm amazed by my own stupidity and carelessness.

R.I.P
Black W850i
departed 22 September 2007
8.20pm

hope someone else treats u better.

my big dates

24 Oct - Global Marketing - 1415 to 1630hrs

26 Oct - Managing Change - 1000 to 1315hrs

31 Oct - Strategic Management - 1000 to 1315hrs

from the last submission/presentation, there's 25 days to the 1st paper.
let's kick some ass! =D

i miss them

i miss my students so much.. it's been 3yrs ago tt Grace and I taught that bunch of them.
3yrs later, now, they are all in ITE, each doing a course they chose.
words cannot express how proud and happy of them I am.
Many Thanks to Grace for suggesting to go to Poverello to teach them, else I would have nvr met and known them.
Thank you Melvin and Jiehan for ur greetings. it's very much appreciated. it has been my pleasure =) all the best in ur future!

Immaculate Love

remembering God's love for us can be rather challenging most of the time.
we always question His will and plans for us.
we dont trust Him enough or at all sometimes.
why cant we jus let Him do His job?
is it really so difficult to surrender to Him?
the following is the responsorial psalm sang during evening mass at Holy Trinity tdy.
this song is very touching. it means so much and more!
jus listening and singing it can stir so much emotions and thots.
indeed, loving and forgiving is God.
jus trust Him. believe in Him. entrust urself into His care.
He will watch over your needs. if only u believe.

Loving and Forgiving are you, O Lord,
Slow to anger, Rich in Kindness,
Loving and Forgiving are you.

All my being, bless the Lord.
Bless the holy name of God.
All my being, bless the Lord,
Rememb'ring the goodness of God.

God forgives us all our sins.
Healing those who live in pain.
Saving us from final death.
God fills us with goodness and love.

Good and gracious is the Lord.
Slow to anger rich in love.
God remembers not our sins.
Forgiving and loving is God.

As heavens soars above the earth.
So great the love of God for us.
As far as east is from the west.
The Lord takes our sins from us.

tough times. rough times.

Thank God for his strength and guidance!
i have "survived" some tough weeks!
completed a tragic assignment and a sub-standard test.
i've done my best. so i leave the rest to God.

i'm sure he'll see me thru dis.
hope all of us wont have to repeat any mods and stay another sem...
i must say dis sem is really quite tough.
but thank god for alex, jasmine & co. who helped manage my expectations!
thanks guys! :)
bcos of dem, i knew roughly how tough dis sem was gonna be.

now that i'm almost three quarters towards the finishing line, it's time to soldier on.
jus piah till the end.
jus one more major assignment, and jus one presentation.
and this will conclude all my 17yrs of education.
wow. 17yrs. from kindergarten till uni.
scary isnt it?
in a blink of an eye. here i am. here we all are.

well dats jus life! full of surprises and roller coaster rides! =)
jus keep smiling everyone! and the whole world will smile right back at u!

my everything

you're all i want,
you're all i need,
you're everything. everything.

a gentle nudge

the greater you are, the more you should behave humbly,
and then you will find favour with the Lord...
the heart of a sensible man will reflect on parables,
an attentive ear is the sage's dream.

"when you give a lunch or a dinner, do not ask your friends, brothers, relations or rich neighbours, for fear they repay your courtesy by inviting you in return. No; when you have a party, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; that they cannot pay you back means that you are fortunate, because repayment will be made to you when the virtuous rise again."

walk humbly...

age - character calculator

my godpa sent me an email tdy. it's abt this age - character calculator!
wonder how "zhun" it is!

Age in years: 21.81
Age in months: 262
Age in days: 7959
Age in hours: 191023
Age in minutes: 11461389
Age in seconds: 687683334
Age in Milli seconds: 68768333428
Age in weeks: 55715
You born on: Friday

NOVEMBER
* Has a lot of ideas
* Difficult to fathom
* Thinks forward
* Unique and brilliant
* Extraordinary ideas
* Sharp thinking
* Fine and strong clairvoyance
* Can become good doctors
* Careful and cautious
* Dynamic in personality
* Secretive
* Inquisitive
* Knows how to dig secrets
* Always thinking
* Less talkative but amiable
* Brave and generous
* Patient
* Stubborn and hard-hearted
* If there is a will, there is a way
* Determined
* Never give up
* Hardly become angry unless provoked
* Motivates oneself
* Does not appreciates praises
* High-spirited
* Well-built and tough
* Deep love

whoever wants this email to test their very own age - character calculator, jus tag me la.. =)

so little time so much to do

the hell period has officially begun!
the title of this post speaks for itself.

there's jus seriously so much to do.
all the good movies have already opened/are opening all within this month!
gdness.
guess watching movies r my relaxant therapy for this period.
i've caught 881 and Secret so far...
and im so glad i did.

being busy is also another reason why my blog posts have been made up of pix mainly..
ok wait. im not quite sure if busy is the right word to use..
cos sch work is not the only thing happening in my life.
besides research on sch's intranet or libraries, im either in sch (classes/proj mtgs) or at hm slogging and trying hard nt to get a headache or shoulder ache..
haha i noe.. im quite problematic! =X
watching tv, coffee, lunch or jus meet ups wif frens can be quite therapeutic as well.
my life has been revolving ard such events.

but seriously... im lost for my strategic mgmt mod.
i dun even noe how to begin writing it.
and i've got 2weeks / 14 days to complete it.
with a test just 2 days after that submission.
i really cant wait to tide over the next 3 weeks. really.
my last submission, end of sept. hasnt officially been cast in stone (wif reference to the actual doing of the assignment)
and my fellow grp mates and i have already begun panicking.
not only is global mktg a heavy mod, it is also mind boggling with tonnes of theories to apply.

in recent days, Sini and I wondered why we didnt choose HR as a major... sigh.
after doing managing change and HRM, i really wonder why.
i tink i've quite fallen in love with the whole idea of HR.
as i quote Sini: "so many orgs these days dont manage their HR properly!"
indeed. she is right.
there are many that do it well and there are countless who dont.

but anyway, back to wad i was rattling on about...
so ya. global mktg. i have presentation to prepare for as well.
not forgetting my BKK trip mid sept.
oh. i hope my BKK trip serves as a good break for me esp since its abt a mth b4 my exams.
and i hope we ballot a gd date for GM presentation! *keeping my fingers crossed*

so tnt was R&R for me cos i just finished editing and compiling managing change.
wow. my 1st compilation of my final sem.
dis is scary.
my last sem.
gdness. hw time flies.
i can still remember writing down plans and time schedules and priorities for the yr 2007 jus last dec. and now it's 4mths to Christmas! gosh i cant wait!
and that also means 4mths till end of the yr 2007 as well.
i have mixed feelings abt that tho.
as usual a thousand and 1 plans running thru my mind for the new yr ahead.
priorities, priorities... responsibilities and more responsibilities.
oh well! hang in there guys! we're growing up! and boy is it gonna be one hell of a ride! ;)

ok everyone, we must stay positive here! =)
yup!

i caught the Jay Chou movie Secret this evening with Sandy and Ah Boon.
i thot the story is nice. very romantic and touching.
tho i didnt cry as much as i did for 881.. but ya. overall the story is touching :)
thumbs up for Jay Chou on his 1st directing attempt! haa.
the story is by him as well.
cool huh? multi talented Jay Chou!
i'll post pix tmr!

tmr im attending strat mgmt class in the morn den mtg my dear Jas for lunch!
we're gonna chk out Ms Clarity at Thomson! woohoo!
i'll be sure to take pix and share my experience! haa.
after that its home to do SM!
and hopefully go for a run! i really need a good run. or a few. haha =P

oh btw Lucas, thanks for entertaining me this morning buddy!
it was nice catching up with u :)
hope u enjoy Corrinne May! and plssss dun forget to pass me the 1st album! -_-

okies peace out. nite world!
keep smiling!

two beds and a coffee machine

another ditch in the road, you keep moving
another stop sign, you keep moving on
and the years go by so fast
wonder how i ever made it through...

parkway arcade 120507

this post is loooonnngggggg overdue! came across dem whn i was tidying up my picture folders.

have u seen uncles in an arcade? i have! 2 to be exact! hahaha.

the Ho bros caught in action! *evil chuckles*

Elson kor's new ride 170807

say hi to the all new Mazda CX-7! :)

cant wait to try it's turbo-ness! hurhur..