Looking back..

In 2004,I was 1.72m long.
Now, i've shrunk. i'm only 1.69m.

In 2004, I can't live without being happy.
Until today, that's true! the joy keeps me going.

In 2004, I play tennis, love lime green and i feel that i rox.
Well, now, I still am narcissitc and the rest follows.

In 2004, my body contained 31% of fats.
Now, it only has 14% of fats, which means i've become less brainy.

In 2004, i love ripcurl.
now, i guess the love of such brands has dropped. but i still prefer ripcurl to roxy, hands down!

In 2004, my all time favourite song is richard marx's right here waiting & color me badd's the earth, the sun, the sand.
now, the list has gotten longer.. with new additions. pacabel's canon in D, Bon Jovi's i'll be there for you, and Avalon's can't live a day.

In 2004, i'm scared of the sea, and i'm still afraid of it, but i'm gonna defeat the fear by learning sailing!

In 2004, about food: I don't eat ikan bilis, fish, mushrooms.
Now, I still don't eat mushrooms and ikan bilis. I don't eat lamb. fish only those steam ones that isn't scary looking or ugly.

In 2004, I've learnt to cook maggi mee.
In 2006, I've learn how to cook herbal chicken, hainaese chicken rice and bak ku teh! heh.

In 2004, I can't resist dairy queen's chocolate blizzard.
Now, I can't resist billy bomber's chocolate malt, beard papa's chocolate elcair & baskin robin's world class chocolate!

In 2004, I dislike the colour red.
Now, I'm alright with it, but not bloody red. it's still kinda gross me out sometimes.

In 2004, my wardrobe consists of mainly blacks, whites and lime greens.
Now, just name any colour..

In 2004, i own 5 swatches, 1 nike watch.
Now, I havent seen the swatches in ages. haha. I onyl have 3 and a half watches. 2 DKNY, 1 nike, 1 fossil.

In 2004, I listen to 98.7fm
Now, i mainly listen to my mp3s, class 95 while on the road, 92.9(oz).

In 2004, grab hold of a wild turkey cola for chilling out.
Now, it's lychee martini of else, nah!

In 2004, any titles from robin sisman is a good read.
Now, i no longer read her stuff, I read max lucado!

In 2004, I don't watch horror shows unless u pay me to.
Now, I don't watch horror shows even if you pay me.

In 2004, dolls were the phob.
Now, don't you dare bring any... nor don't stop me by the bubble tea shop.

By 2004, i've been to korea, switzerland, sydney, italy, venice, L.A., pulau ubin, las vegas, perth, thailand, malaysia, holland, melbourne, hawaii, gold coast, new zealand, austria, japan

By 2006, i've been to california, adelaide, hong kong, beijing, shen zhen, rome, france, paris, europe..

In 2004, I love buying socks and earrings.
Now, I love grocery shopping and food and clothes.

In 2004, I think UTT is hot!
Now, richard gere is hot!

In 2004, I wanted to own a self-designed convertible.
Now, I wanna own the lexus SC430.

Lastly..... it's gonna be such a great reflection to look back the past 21 years of life. alright..

{.Your love is extravagant.}




i've been having durian parties for four nights. woot~

and marcus, i'm not looking like your friend sitting on the wall. haha

for the first time ever, i missed perth.

but being back is good. at least i'm assured that my family & friends are doing well.

however, somehow feeling kinda melchanholy.

distance apart brings sincere appreciation and everyone misses you, tells you how much they love you. but when you're back, it's different. It doesn't seem that they are glad you're back. or probably they just don't know how to show it. probably.

to me, perth is everything nice except the stress during exams.
i get to feel the presence of God. It's the place where everyone around you sincerely cares for one another, giving a helping hand, giving abundance of encouragement without complaining.. the beauty of the place bring so much serenity and it's just so much easier to praise and give thanks.

Why is that so? someone enlighten me.

{.Your love is extravagant.}




i never knew..





i had so much clothes.

until i started tidying up my room...

oh man.. and i'll never get to wear all of it until year 2007 sept.

well done!!

{.Your love is extravagant.}






if your wondering what to get me..



click for gift list..

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i've got a welcome back pretty sunflower!

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photos taken at weiming's wedding. haha

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i made dinner! soba, miso soup and ebi!

{.Your love is extravagant.}




I'm backkkkk.


truly, my God is a God of wonders and i'll never know the limit of His amazing wonders.

He never fails to amaze me and to always remind me to look forward to instead of reflecting back on the past blessings.

I cannot fanthom the depths of His love and mercies and how much He can do.

He delights in blessing His people, and I, His child am very blessed to have a God who is risen.

The hope I have in Him never fails, for He can do greater and wonderful things than I ever can dream of, hope for, or even think about.

So in the mean time, sit back, relax and enjoy the flight.

p.s. there may be turbulence along the way..
but who cares? I know He will get me through. =)

{.Your love is extravagant.}






{.Your love is extravagant.}




wheeeeeeee! i was happier before the paper.

oh wells, finally i get to soak my legs and jump on my bed! yay!

sadly, i weigh heavier. maybe cause it's winter.

on another note, was there a moment when you felt torn apart cause you thought you meant alot to a person but apparently, it doesn't seem that way. in fact, the truth hurts, doesn't it.

or is it because being human, you want to be treated reciprocately...

and truly, action speaks louder than words..

and i can't hear you.

oh wells, slightly annoyed.

hmmm.. probably it's time to learn to love unconditionally. it'sgonnabehellalotofeffort.

brownies anyone?

edit

but then again, would it matter if i never spoke to you again..

that's abit extreme. ha! or would it matter if..

nah. i don't think it matter. yepp. i don't think it did.

anyway, it's another issue, totally.

{.Your love is extravagant.}




the dryer shrank my clothes!!!

it feels so much like the holidays already.

the dining hall is only half-filled, almost everyone finished their exams and left.

i can't wait for my turn. friday will come soon enough.

i've been packing up my stuff during study breaks. packing my luggage, putting everything else into boxes. The first ever closeto moving house feeling.. *grin*

{.Your love is extravagant.}




i am hungry but i do not know what to get.

anyway, i'm gonna tell you this God of wonders is mine. haha
He has been so good to me and I can't say enough.

It has really been a stressful week studying for exams. I guess i exerted too much pressure on myself, just aiming to give my best and get really good grades. At one point of time, I broke down, I couldn't take it anymore, I did not like going back to my room because it reminded me to study.

I was thirsty but I couldn't find enough to quench.
I was weak but I couldn't find the strength to go on.

Saturday came, i havent finish studying for the paper at 2pm. You can imagine how anxious i was, and the fact nothing seem to enter my head made it worse. I knew I needed His peace, so I decided to put my books aside and read Ecclesiastes 5. I was reminded that when I seek Him with all my heart, I will find Him and in Him I will be refreshed, renewed and quench of my thirst. Nothing beats His grace and mercies.

Moreover when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work - this is the gift of God. He seldom reflects ont he days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart. Ecc 5: 19-20

It really poke me, i mean He placed me here, blessing me with this opportunity to study, so why not just enjoy studying and be happy. Why fear sitting the paper when the One beside you is gonna be ur answer script!

There is fullness of joy, at Your right hand, there are pleasures evermore. You surround me with Your faithfulness.

thanks dear for being there!

{.Your love is extravagant.}




behind those hazel eyes

i feel wrinkled.
the relative humidity in this region is close to 20%. It was 50% the week before, and 80% two weeks ago. after drinking so much water, i wake up each morning to a dry throat.

i'm tired.
the waiting, the inbetweens of papers. the fear held, the kan-chiongness, the shivers, the silence.. it's a strain. It feels like i have 10 more laps to run, and i'm at the edge of losing it all. stretched, that's what i feel, rushing against time. studying for exams has never been the same.

i miss home.
the thought of me being at home somewhat keeps me going, but somehow, it seems too faraway, even tho it may be just a couple of weeks away. i wanna be home right now.

i still feel.
awaiting your little messages each morning and looking at the pictures on my table, spurs me on a little.

i still want to feel Your presence.
i can't find the strength to go on, my heart cries out so restlessly. i'm not at the least motivated, but i know i can't do it without You. i really need You! i need You, please draw me close.

{.Your love is extravagant.}





someone tell me i'm narcissistic already.

{.Your love is extravagant.}




Cool advert! woohoo! i like the grooves and moves.

but it's quite a bad ad. can somebody tell me wad it is already.



okay.. back to studying..

{.Your love is extravagant.}




it's brazil vs the socceroos on sunday night.

it's DA match to watch.

hopefully there's a repeat telecast for it then i'll be able to watch it after my paper on monday morning. =)

just had my network mgt paper this morning. it felt funny taking exams without the usual special treatment by my parents. reminiscing the time my mum would wake me up, prepare nice breakfast and prepare essence of chicken for me to drink. Then my dad would drive me to school to take the paper. On the ride there, we would pray together for the special provision of wisdom, peace and everything else.

this time, to make sure i don't miss the paper, i had 2 alarms set, prepared essence of chicken. heh. and had uncle toby's for breakfast. =) and of cuz prayed during the way there. Nothing much like back home but it is as good as it gets.

the paper was bad, i am so glad it's over. No more funny name circuits and the many many abbreviations of the internet and its applications. alrighty, i better start studying for my asia in the world economy paper at 2pm on sat. whad a timing right..

just a thought, if i could be an exchange student for three semesters, i could visit joy at UBC next sem, then visit Jo in states and lastly exchange at NUS. hahahaha. Then, i won't have to mug so hard cuz all it appears on the cert is a PASS and i'll learn alot of stuff, meet alot of people and gain alot of experience. isn't it better?

oh on a happier note, it's winter already. the leaves are turning white, suuuper nice.

evelyn: thank you soo much for the encouraging sms! i will hold up! =) hugs*

{.Your love is extravagant.}





isn't this sooo pretty. i lurve it la. but it's only available on urbanoutfiitters.com suuuuper nice!

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{.Your love is extravagant.}




drawing strength from You, just because You are who You are.

was just pondering on about the future.

everyone in nedlands cell will soon depart back to their usual life in sg, back to their family and friends.

how different will it be after we graduate?
Will everyone be too busy to meet up after everyone starts working?
will we keep in touch even tho we stay at different parts of the island?
We probably say we will, but time and distance..

words can't describe the feelings i have deep within. Every moment that happens is to be made the most out of. i guess that's what i'm living for.

each day shouldn't be taken for granted.
i *heart* nedlands cell sem1 06.

-steph, justin, amelea, daniel, simone, marcus, audrey, ernest, steffi, andrew, vinny, stace, josh & me-

{.Your love is extravagant.}




felt really really tired on tuesday.
after a bathe.. i felt like sleeping..
drinking a bottle of iced cold water.. i felt like sleeping..

i knew the only way to get refreshed was to seek Him.
"El Olam is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." Isaiah 40:28-29

went walkwalk to mat bay.. and an angel saved me from being banged down by a car. The car stopped right before my eyes... the moment that taught alot!

alright.. gonna get back to books.

edit:

it's not getting any better.
i'm no longer sleepy, but i'm getting bored.
i've been reading the same page for the past hour. rawr!

i think i need a change of environment.
but the only warmth i get is being in my room.

this study week is getting really bad.
cheryl, eunice and lydia stopped having dinns cause they are busy studying.
what's the point of having dinner, then.

i wanna go out for suppper! to geylang for youtiao.
i wanna go for a car ride..
i wanna screeeammmm...

{.Your love is extravagant.}




"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - Isaiah 41:10.

it's only the second day of study week, i'm already tired. I think i studied too much on monday, that my brain is sooo pan-fried. After dinner, returning to my room, i decided to watch 2 episodes of friends to get me lifted and happy and motivated.

but it didn't work this time.. i fell asleep. imagine sleeping from 8ish to the next morning 8ish, and everyone greets u in the morning by tell you "you look tired."

oh man! a strain on the brain.

terrible terrible.

my only hope.. lies in my faith.. to strengthen me!

and you peeps, my sg mobile is working.. feel free to encourage me! =)

{.Your love is extravagant.}




factually, i feel like blogging but i havent really got much to say.

it's a mixed feeling i get from being online, and yes, i'm supposed to be studying! I must admit that I havent done much the entire four days besides from the four chapter of network mgt. oh man, i'm such a snail. i gotta buck up, please remind me to study really hard and not be complacent k. =)

yesterday was the last cell meeting for this semester. This semester has finally been brought to a close with tea, worship, thanksgiving and encouragement cards. Besides that, I watched Kate & Leopold and I not stupid too 2. Great timing for such shows, I tell ya.

I not stupid too 2 is fantastic, it captures the whole essence of a typical singaporean family. I'm way glad that i'm past that age and my family is bonded and we communicate! And on top of that, it made me feel like i'm home. =)

Kate & Leopold is such a feel good movie.. so gentlemanly, with all the prim & properness , gives me the princessy feeling. And yes, i realize, to get a guy like leopold, in reality, i gotta be prim & proper too. but hey! it's such a laid back world, everyone practicaaly drags their feet to work on mondays, and dressing up in sg is like slippers, shorts and a tank.

So this time, it's time to dress up for my party! Get dressed or get caught. In perth, it's really great and eye opening to see everyone soo dressed up for cocktail parties in really fancy dresses and suits (super like those found in sg weddings).

yepp, alrighty, gotta get back to studying! i miss you guys in sg, please bring me out for good food k. i wanna eat geylang doujiang youtiao, upper east coast prawn mee, 85 bak chok mee, newton's fishball, chai chee pork porridge, simpang prata, thompson dim sum, ah moy curry, fish & co seafood prata... yum yum!

{.Your love is extravagant.}

i miss this.. Raffles Place TCC coffee, ice cweam and hershey's cream while mugging w ting & nazir! yum yum..

to all muggers, this blonde joke is for ya!

There was a competition to cross the English channel doing only the breaststroke, and the three women who entered the race were a brunette, a redhead and a blonde.

After approximately 14 hours, the brunette staggered up on the shore and was declared the fastest. About 40 minutes later, the redhead crawled up on the shore and was declared the second place finisher.

Nearly 4 hours after that, the blonde finally came ashore and promptly collapsed in front of the worried onlookers.

When the reporters asked why it took her so long to complete the race, she replied, "I don't want to sound like I'm a sore loser, but I think those two other girls were using their arms..."

i'm glad this made u grin*. alright, happy mugging!

{.Your love is extravagant.}




Great news and good news.

my group has been chosen to present to the board of directors for our market research proposal. This is sooo exciting, totally looking forward to it. It made my day when i received the news the day after my presentation. rawks ay. God is awesome! He blesses me with so much more than I ever hope for. But however, to do this presentation will mean that i'll be home late.. say july!

I wanna go ahead with the presentation, and I wanna go home!

{.Your love is extravagant.}