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Err...

2009-05-03T19:41:00.001+08:00

I just remembered that i was invited by Joyce to this blog since like ermm.. 1 or 2 years ago. hehe.

Hello from Singapore!

2009-03-23T23:42:00.005+08:00

Hello everyone! Xiao Wee told me that everyone is waiting for my reply because apparently, I'm the only one who haven't blogged! I'm so sorry, I've been busy and am still busy but after I watched Ah Kong's video, I couldn't help but blog. It really made my day! :)

I wonder whose brilliant idea it was to have this blog because it is super interesting! Last time, we would always come down to Long Lama and it was the WHOLE Lee family.. and now we are united online! Haha, the Lee family is a progressive family! :) Also, it's great to hear from all of you guys and I cannot believe I missed the post entry about Dwayne!

Btw, ehhh Dwayne, Congrats on your results! We are all very proud of you, man!

Okay, I don't have much pictures to update you with! Except... of myself of course! Initially I wanted to make a video... but maybe one day I will make for all of you... just not now. Haha...

Exams are coming really soon... on April 15th! And the holidays are coming soon in May! :)

So anyway... for your comfort... this is as many pictures as I can offer you! :)

A picture of me and my guitar... right behind is my room. I stay with a room mate from Vietnam!

These are my friends from school. We went house visiting during chinese new year!

These are my friends from Church! only some of them! I've got so much more! they're all very crazy! The girl doing the peace sign is also named Joyce, and the other girl is Louisa!

Heidi and I when she was in Singapore!

Two Beautiful Aunties in Singapore... haha Dont know what they are looking at.

And... a very handsome Uncle! All the way from Miri!

My lab work! We were working with lasers!

My lab partner and I! haha he's from china!

That's all from me!! Ehh Jian! You must play the guitar and video it down! :)

Love you all!

Byeeeee

moved

2008-03-16T07:08:00.000+08:00

moved to wordpress! :)

Dreams

2008-03-10T23:15:00.003+08:00

My dreams are far from achievement
With merely my own strength and abilities
My dreams are far from being restored
Without submission and purpose
But my dreams are resurrected
By the leading of His Hands
My dreams become real
When His dreams becomes mine
My dream comes alive,
With His abundance resources that goes beyond what the whole world can hold
When my dreams become all about Him
Nothing else matters... but Him...

Never too big

2008-03-07T03:42:00.002+08:00

Your sins
are NEVER too big

For God to clean you from

~

character

2008-03-02T10:21:00.003+08:00

perseverance = character
character = hope

the reason for tribulation
are you willing?

A thought..

2008-02-27T00:55:00.002+08:00

To ever desire that you should be sent to a place where no one else have ever been...
You must first desire to be a in a place where so many others are yet to be in...
His presence...
His sanctuary...

HI!!

2008-02-20T23:13:00.002+08:00

HI GUYSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BYE GUYS!!!

hhshahahahahHSHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAH

hehehe..

Happy Chinese New Year!

2008-02-07T00:54:00.000+08:00

Hey everyone! Happy Chinese New Year! And Yes!! I'm back in Brunei, AGAIN! I called Bernard this afternoon and tried to trick him with my 'special' voice effect. (It obviously did not work). And he was like, 'You're back again?!?' And the answer is yes, I am... AGAIN.

My flight today was alright. I did not get to have enough sleep so you can imagine my whole morning. It was super drowsy, though I can still remember how the Tender Grill with extra bacon and cheese from Burger King tasted like. Mmm...

Other than that, brought a lot of stuff back home for my mom and her friend. I also met Qing Qing from KB! We both skipped or pon our classes (though I replaced mine on the day before). The plane was alright... the food was pretty good. I only ate the butter milk gravy with rice. I couldn't take the fish cause it tasted.... Fishy. Haha (nonsense.. I know). Kind of slept the whole way and then.. next thing you know, I'm back in good old Brunei Darussalam... where the outside is hot and the inside is just as hot. (In Singapore, the outside is hot, the inside is winter...)

Anyway, my brother picked me up at the airport today. Can I tell you that he has a funky hair? GAh... I also want to dye my hair already. Haha, it was so nice because he greeted me with a hug. It was so good to see him again and to hear all the stories from him too.

So yes! Spent the afternoon with my mom at the saloon.. more like waiting to be attended actually. Then went home and had a family dinner. It was great! Food was amazing! (No, the mou gui did not come out this night!). After that, my brothers, sis-in-law and me (plus bro's friends) went to watch CJ7! Oh you must so so catch!! It's funny, it's lame, it's cute, it's touching and yet still lame.

Well going to see my grandfather later today. It's exciting!! Hehe also all of my cousins.. plus we're opening house tonight! G2 I wish you guys can come over for my family's open house!! :(

Anyhow... whenever I come back I find it really amazing because my brother becomes who God uses to be an encouragement to me. Old friends to meet... it's like going to the place where I first met my first love or something.

Yet... Singapore... you're still the point of time when everything is turned 180 degrees!

To conclude....
God is superbly Amazing and Glorious.

beginnings of leadership!!

(i know the points are all over the place.. thats the state of my mind right now. haha)

2008-01-30T00:09:00.001+08:00

hi all! I updated at http://uniqueunity.blogspot.com. maybe you should check it out there rather than coming here and seeing nothing. haha ciao man

You'll still be the one

2008-01-21T22:14:00.000+08:00

When the years are showing on my face
And my strongest days are gone
When my heart and flesh departs this place
From the life that sung your song
You'll still be the one I want

You'll always still be the one I want

Tagged!

2008-01-10T20:59:00.001+08:00

Yo! Hello everyone! I just got tagged by Ms Cyndy and Ms Jason Lee. I apparently got the same tag from both of them. So here it is now:

8 Random Facts about myself (how come it feels like I've done this before):

I love cooking. I'm not that good at it but I love just staying home and cook. Maybe I am a housewife kind of girl! HaHa
I love God. Haha, thats not random, thats a fact.
I love observing people. Especially in the train! You see all kinds of people! Some a little strange, some superbly interesting... some sing to themselves.... I'll tell you the story if you ask me personally!
I don't like ironing....
I like to sniff my cow... hehe
There are times when I just like spending time alone, and I'll just think. Think about life, think about the future, make dreams!
I love to doodle!
I can be a little bit of a perfectionist sometimes! Hehe.. hard to believe. I know

Maybe I can go beyond 8. This is a must mention

I love watching Totally Spies and Martin Mysteries more than any other movie! Muahahaha. I can show you a totally spies picture of myself.... It's like one of the episode when they got geekonised. hehe

Let me introduce to you this other partner of mine. Her name is Maricel. Did I mention that she's a great dancer? Haha...

I had lots of fun with the gang during NYE. It was the first time I was out so late with them! At 2 am taking pictures at NBT!

This is us dancing. Grooving babeh!

The Dancers.

Left to right: Diana, Maricel, Angel, Von, Me, Wan Shing, Ling, Bernard, and Ceaser Salad

There are more pictures that I want to upload but... I lost my cable. Haha... oh Dear!

Anyway! Ignite is up next weekend! Not only can I not wait to see the crazy bunch but I'm excited to know what My Daddy has in store. Muahaha...

So hey! I better get going. Semester started. It's not going to be easy, but it ain't stopping this girl from achieving big goals! Yea! Ciao!

radical life

2008-01-06T02:24:00.000+08:00

There are so many things that are continually being filled into my heart every single day of my life. Every choice that I will make, I begin to see the outcome, may it be fear or may it be out of faith... So many times I contemplate sharing my heart because I wouldn't know what others would say. Many times I take a step back in being proud of what I love because, simply because, it feels that not many really wants to hear me... but I'm reminded today, that some people do want to hear; not my voice but really God's voice.

I've been in Singapore for the past 6 months or so and it has been so fulfilling. I feel like I'm in Bible School but I'm not! Coming here has helped me realised that God will not remove all my problems, but He gives me the power to overcome through Christ Jesus. Coming here has taught me to love God, and love people fervently. Here, God showed me His heart.

I just had a chat with Derek just now. It's his birthday! Happy birthday Derek! But it was so fruitful talking to him and I am always amazed at how God was beginning to use the people in Brunei in a normal youth group. We don't talk so much about it.. sometimes we really just don't have to talk about it. Our lives became our amplifier. (Good sentence huh!) Going back to Brunei opened up my eyes to continue to be humble, to continue to love people more, to continue to have a big heart no matter where I go and what I've achieved in life. Leaving Brunei leaves me with one promise, that God has Brunei in His hands. Hanging out with Jeremy and Ling and the rest of the leaders were amazing. I'm learning so much from them and they're becoming my inspiration.

Leaving Brunei reminded me how God has really brought me so far. I can never appreciate it or be grateful enough for what He's done through me and in me... a transformed and changed life... not renovated life. The people that I've met, the people that I've built friendships with, the people that I've chosen to trust; I can only really Praise God for people that are willing to give the best years of their lives.

This is the new year and we always think about our resolutions. Mine is really simple. There could be more but most importantly.. I want to be radical. I want to love in a God level. I want to be a leader... not with a title but with a purpose and with a focus to please God and serve man. I don't want to be better, I want to be who I am made to be. I don't want to be nominal, indifferent...

therefore there's only one desire of mine... to always be radical for You...

I love You,
My heart is for You,
My desire is Yours,
Radical always,
Burning brightly,
For You alone..
My heart will ever sing,
For You alone.

No Longer I,

but Christ that lives in me...

decent blog

2008-01-03T22:36:00.000+08:00

A decent blog is coming right up... right after

-i clean my room finish
- i listen to all the sermons
- i do my studying
-im free from a lot of other stuff
- when i find the free time to do so

i think the answer is in a really long time. but i've got so much to say!!! hehe maybe some other time. sorry to keep you waiting to read something!

Introducing...

2007-11-18T01:31:00.001+08:00

I hereby present to you, by far, the craziest, mad, hilarious, serious, loving, super the siao people that I've ever met in my entire life! (of course, the ones in Brunei are an exceptional. Haha) I present to you... ZONE GEE!!!

If it wasn't for them, I would have never felt so at home ever in my life in Singapore.

It's been an amazing, few months! The semester is about to end very soon, and I'm still having my exams as I'm typing all of this. I realized that I have not shared my heart for so long.... haha the last entry was like eons ago!

Met a super nice 70 year old lady on the train today. I took noticed of her because she still dresses up eventhough she's so old! Most older ladies would just stay on status quo, if you get what I mean. It's that mindset where you say, 'I'm old already la.. who cares.' But she still dresses up so nice and I complimented her and found out that she was a Christian. And she willingly told me that she's a breast cancer patient and I've never seen a happier breast cancer patient in my entire life. She's went through chemotherapy and yet she was still able to work, and her chemo did not hurt at all. She carries this strong, very convinced and confident peace and assurance inside of her and through her face. She's knows her Lord. More than a Saviour, more than a Healer, she knows Him as God, the Messiah. Wow! I'm totally inspired.

So funny how I meet so many different people on the train! All it really takes is a smile really. Though, I met some weird people too.. Haha.. oh dear, I won't go there.

I like it here. Ever since I've been here, I've gotten more hungry, more impacted, more inspired to do even greater, and to dream beyond what I could dream before. It's all about being progressive and knowing Him more.

Refining is good. Change is good. Not easy but will be good. Hehe, Paul found joy.. no wait, chose joy in tribulations. He knew his Saviour, not just his saviour but his King, his Lord, more than his Peace but also his Friend who'll never leave nor forsake him.

Your heart can only hold one substance inside. Faith or fear. It can never hold both. You cannot feel happy and angry at the same time. Neither can you have faith and yet fear at the same time. It just collides. And you won't get a pleasing momentum with that collision (physicist OK!). There's only room for one.

I've realized how the heart is so important in everything that we do. That's why we gotta protect it, for through it comes the issues of life.

I've realized how important it is to run STRAIGHT to God, when our weaknesses are revealed, when we know what we've done wrong and willingly accept His forgiveness. I've learned that though I'm still a sinful man, for I'm only human, it draws me closer to God because it showed me that I still need Him. There'll never come a point in life where I can ever make it on my own. Maybe for a short moment, but never forever. I've grown dependent on Jesus. Don't think I've made a decision that's any wiser....

I don't want to live my life on the sidelines of the battlefield. Neither do I ever want to stand and watch the battle being won. I want to be a part of that army, that'll take the nations by storm. I want to take the nations, my world, by storm. Wouldn't you want that too? Don't stay at the sidelines. If you've made your mistakes before, and you feel that you've backslidden, and you don't know if God'll ever receive you again, don't be fooled. He hasn't loved you any less. When you come back to Him, He'll love you just as much as before, He doesn't devalue you. There's still a chance. In the prodigal son, the father waited at the gate for his son's return. God's waiting for you to. Take that chance to move, and He'll move in and through you. He doesn't hate you, cause if you're willing, He'll still move through you. Won't you give your life back to God again and give Him the best years of your life?

God of My Forever

2007-11-14T03:07:00.000+08:00

God of my youth, I remember,
Your call on my life, took me o'er,
Your love has seen me through all my days
Now I stand here by Your grace

On this altar, I've written my life,
Tells of the stories I have with You my God,
I want the world to know

God of my Forever
And forever I'm with You
My life is paid with a price
Your sacrifice
Redeemed my soul
God of my forever
and forever I will sing
My greatest honour will always be
To serve my Lord and King

God of my all I've surrender
My heart finds its rest in Your word
Praises will not be enough to show
How my love for You has grown

Nothing matters when You're here with me
In the end just to hear You say well done
I want the world to know

God of my forever,
And forever I'll be with You
My life is saved with a price
Your sacrifice, redeemed my soul,
God of my forever,
And forever I will sing
My greatest honour will always be
To serve my Lord and King

The best years of my life, is Yours

faithful

2007-10-29T09:31:00.000+08:00

Funny how things get stranger each day, that the more you strive, the harder it gets. Each time you try your best to climb up that ladder, it gets tougher yet you know its worth it to climb all the way, for the pleasure of the fruit that you will taste is amazingly awesome!

I'm at this point where every part of me is being grounded, sharpened, molded, kicked around to discipline. It's just not a momen to enjoy, yet when you've pushed with a purpose that leads to your destiny, to know that you've passed a certain test feels so good. Yet to know that you've failed in some makes you sad. Then again, the awesome part about this grace-filled journey is that another chance is given for you to be a better. Not just about being better, that everyone would notice you, being being more like Him, and being a better steward the things that are placed in your hands; your time, your heart, you being a house.

I remembered watching a show that a team of people would do a huge make over over someone's house. And the makeover was amazing! Everyone was so happy, it was something that they couldn't imagine anyone could give for them, it was beyond they could ever dream of. The father of the family said that he felt reborn. Likewise, I find that salvation is somewhat the same. It was something beautiful that was given, that feels like a makeover. An extreme makeover. You're changed from the inside out and you are reborn. It's a new place, a new clean, awesome place. I doubt I can ever explain what it really feels like as the illustration mentioned. It's like you've been staying in a run-down, burnt and destroyed house and then someone takes you away and do a makeover in your house. when you come back, you come back to a new home that really belongs to you, and no one can take away, ever. And its free! The only way you'll ever lose it is you don't take care of it, it'll turn back the same again. That's why you can lose salvation, as you can lose your own house.

I've learnt that I can pass through any test, but if I don't remain a good steward of it, then I'm missing out the whole point. It's not just about passing tests anymore, it's really learning to grasp whats behind that test. Cause if we never got that, we barely passed at all.

2 Thessalonians speaks about not being weary to do good. Wow, that, I really need to remember.

Things do get complicated as one grows older, meet new people, new experiences and new disappointments. People say that it's so much harder to change an adult's mind, which is true... cos they get more stubborn :P. But I still believe that when you're older, you still can be teachable... if you're not so big headed for it. There will always be younger people that will outdo you! (I've got younger friends teaching me stuff in Uni, man! Haha) But I will always want to make it a point, that I'll have my heart soften and strong for Jesus to change me each day. For though in my imperfection, He still use me as I make myself available for Him. What more can He do through me as I get better in Him?

I will always remember to stay simple at heart, not cynical, critical, judgemental, yet sophisticated in my mind, not naiive, not foolish, fully aware of my surroundings. I will always have to be reminded, that all things are STILL possible through Him who strenghtens me, as time runs out.

It really still is.

do you still believe Him?

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 - Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.

to sharon

2007-10-25T21:44:00.000+08:00

I
MISS
YOU
SHARON!!!!

living like an owl

2007-10-24T04:07:00.000+08:00

Note that the title says that I'm living like an owl, does not mean I'm an owl. Too beautiful to look like an owl. (oh, head getting bigger.. what has Singapore done to joyce?!)

It's 4 am in the morning and I'm up trying to study. *Note* trying to study ok! At least there's some effort there. Though, I would admit that it isn't very productive. Haha, but I'm enjoying myself. Odd yet so true.

Well, the year is almost coming to an end. So, I'm beginning to wonder if I have achieved much for this year? I'm beginning to see how goals play a huge factor in my life, how reaching this one goal is important... and it can really be determined by how much time you put into it.

Church has been awesome. The one thing that keeps me going while I'm here in this crazy University (haha!) is church really. If it wasn't for His presence, and His assurance, and the awesome people I've met, I think I'll go bonkers. Haha. But it has been so great! There's a new zone and I'm a part of it as well. They've got the craziest bunch of people, ever! Yet so much on fire, so much in love with God and a real passion for the people. :)

Mom and Dad coming this Fri! Bro also coming! WooHoo!! This means; GOOD DINNER!!! Haha.. sushi and seafood.. here I come!!! I miss my dad lo, cos he hasn't visited me yet. I'm wondering if he's still taking care of his fishes.. haha

Exams are around the corner!! It's mad I tell you!! Over here, you really gotta learn to catch up! of course not by comparing yourself with others... gotta learn to refocus fast and not dwell upon your failures. Yea man! Thermostat.. not thermometer!

I've learned so much while I'm here, and I'm growing to love the place and the people and the Physics! Haha! But I still miss you guys! Angeline, Bev, Fei... all the way in the UK... Sam, Von and the worship Team. Ling Jeremy Tyler and Zephyr! My bro!! my Dog sammy!! Mr Singh! hahaha so random. I really miss you all man. Frontliners.. Rawr!! ACTS29!!!!

OK OK La. distracting me.

must study

Econs Rule!

"It's good to not have choices in the exams. That way, you will not have any opportunity costs" - Econs Lecture

bloggers

2007-10-18T01:50:00.000+08:00

everyone has got so much to say in their blogs. i dont seem to have that much. hrm...

sometimes i find myself wasting my own life away clicking and clicking away to different blogs... sometimes i feel like a busy body. this is one habit that i should kill off.. i've got better things to do in life.

yet there are those handful of blogs that im only willing to read

when time seems so short in life... you begin to wonder if you're doing whats right.. is God proud of you when He sees what you are doing now? that's a good question to keep you at your feet all the time... keep running!

How awesome~

2007-10-15T16:10:00.000+08:00

Funny how the topic of this blog has got nothing to do with its content! Anyway, I'm just waiting to get in for lecture so I thought I should just blog to let you all know that I'm alive and good, and still having lame jokes but getting better at it. I've met my match at church and his name is Benedict Yeo! Sigh, so lame his jokes and I don't really know what else to say. Whats worse is my Math Lecturer. She cracks a lame joke but it's like part of her normal conversation. So if you don't listen in class properly, you'll miss all her jokes. Haha! Cool man.

I'm feeling so super tired yet so alive on the inside. I've learnt so much while I'm here, I cannot imagine how much more I'll grasp in the three and a half years to come! I'm excited! It's not just in church that I'm learning all that I need to learn, but elsewhere as well as you continue to walk in faith!

Coming here has helped me realised that everything really boils down to love, that without love life is really nothing anymore. And it's not just love for people, but love for the things you do even when you don't feel like it, or even when you feel like a failure in it. It's learning to see things in a different perspective and when you just learn to do that, it really turns out to be possible. Maybe not the best, but it benefits you for the long run! What am I really talking about? I'm talking about things like chemistry... which i dread. hahaha! But yea! If I keep studying it with a positive mindset that it's possible to overcome it, I'll love doing it. So that goes for you people who says you're not cut out for this and that. Well, yes we may not be a natural at certain things, and neither will we have immediate passion for certain things but that's okay. I agree that we're all unique and we have our strengths, and while we should focus on our strengths we should build up on our weakness as well. Come to think of it, a lot of the things that I'm doing now are not what I'm naturally good at. But man by His grace, I'm able to learn to do things and eventually, I fall in love with what I do. let's just say, when you really love God, you can't help but to love others and to be a better person even when you don't feel like it!

Okay! Ten minutes more before lecture starts. Exams are in exactly a months time! I'm excited yet, I'm in the most pressured time right now. Woo~

Alrigteyyy ciao people!

cheesy

2007-10-06T10:48:00.000+08:00

man, that was by far the cheesiest post ever. hahah
ok ok,
got a long day ahead for me. tests are coming up so soon! btw, dont you just think that layout is cute? Couldn't resist it!
btw, a huge hello to Angeline wee who is all the in the UK!! Who finally has a facebook with the wrong spelling of her name. tsk tsk

okieee gotta goooo!!!

Keep going

2007-10-05T23:40:00.000+08:00

bruises and wounds
found as i stumbled
upon the rocks on this narrow road
as narrow as it is

discouraged, troubled
face on the ground
searching for hope
what seem lost

looking around
many lying on the ground
given up, lost
forgotten all thats worth

close my eyes
a light i see
that broke the darkness
of my soul in me

fist clenched
head lifted high
your endurance my strength
your cross my reason

dust off the dust
that wipes off my vision
fighting against the current
that beats me down

focused onto you
the rock that lifts me up
running this race
again and again

stumbled and fall
by another rock on this narrow road
again i stand
and run this race

for its worth
the cost and the pain
for the joy and the strength
the love that radiants, forever.

Love, Where is your Fire?

2007-10-04T19:03:00.000+08:00

Love, where is your fire?
I've been sitting here smoking away
Making signals with sticks and odd ends and bits
But still there's no sign of a flame

Imposters have been passing
Offering a good-feeling glow
But I'm holding out for what you are about
An inferno that burns to the bone

Some urge me to be temperate
Lukewarm will never do

`Cos I, I wanna blaze with you
So I'm holding my heart out to you
Holding my heart out

So I stand, handing out torches
Speaking words that are lamps to their feet
`Til the time when you come and I'm whole and we are one
And the fire in me is complete

Some tell me to be moderate
But lukewarm will never do

Now I, I know I'll blaze with you
So I'm holding my heart out to you
Holding my heart out

Then a doubt comes to lie at the back of my mind
That I'll offer you me and you'll politely decline
So I hasten to mute it
I'll shout and rebuke it
Away

-Brooke Fraser

lack of update.. lack of sleep

2007-10-01T20:25:00.000+08:00

sorry for the lack of updates. but im utterly tired. feeling all giddy... dizzy.. ya name it. and ive got tests to study for. my mom said that i go out way too much.. and im like .. WHERE GOT! and she went.. "HAH! You can tipu (lie to) everyone else but you cannot tipu your own mother!" hahaha yea that made me laugh.

okay then people!! I'M OFF!! ciao

p/s: it was really nice coming back home again. it was my recharge. haha! time to push on!!

Woo hoo!!!

"Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. We believe, and know you are the Holy One of God." - John 60:68-69

Colourful!

2007-09-21T12:56:00.000+08:00

I love being colourful! Though I realised that my wardrobe is full of black! I'm grateful that my mom bought me a green shirt which I never thought I would even fit such a colour... and surprisingly, it fits so nicely on me. Woohoo! change is good! I bought a new shirt at DC! and it's so pretty! and yes, it's black again! It has the superman logo with a skull on top.. and it's in gold colour! Ok ok, since my description is quite bad, I'll add on pictures. Save you the trouble of trying to imagine! Haha. (later la)

Angeline is leaving today!! You're growing up A.W! Can't believe we're still friends ever since Primary four! When you came in with that fringe and nice american accent (because we speak chinese english.. with the u know ah..) Now, you're still that nice girl with a ... well can't consider it a fringe but no longer black hair but dyed!! But hey, go and shine girl! You've definitely grown to be a fine woman! Will be missing you!!

I am definitely missing home lately. So, I can't wait to come back home! And NO! I'm not telling you when. But I definitely will not be back in December. Seems like I'm all packed during December in Singapore.

Singapore, what can I say about Singapore. I admit, it is pretty stressful. People are fine. My classmates are nuts. Even though they're nerdy, I met some super lame nerds. haha and you really can't judge the book by its cover! I know one girl who looks so serious but when she cracks a lame joke, her expression doesn't change. It's like part of a normal conversation. Haha... so we're all at the same frequency.

Everyone here is using so many different terms for different stuff.

Mugger - someone who stays late at night to finish up their work.
Unglam - means.. Un-Glam! NOT UNG-LAM!
Chiong - ok don't know how to explain. :P pretty much means rushing.. like Joyce go chiong her physics report
Mi - me. haha!
Neehhhhmind - Nevermind
Garrrhhhment - Government
Can not - Can or not
'Now- You know. e.g. Like this one 'Now

Okay. Everything here is in short form. So I'm trying to get used to it. And you know, I think the Istana here is like... something else. Haha.. I think its a park. But i will find out!

Anyway! YES! My birthday yesterday! 20 whole years old!! Woohoo! they all made me PHAT! Fat! Fat! So many cakes! slices of cakes! and they make me eat! and I gave them mee goreng to try. IndoMee! Haha. Plus, I was blessed with t-shirts, an awesome jacket cos I keep freezing in the lecture theatre, chocolates, brownies, extended assignments!!!, sweets, and a super cute cow stapler!! Thanks guys! will post pictures later also.

ok ok i gotta go. chores to do. homeworks to do. it's recess week but ... there's hardly any time for my ownself. But the awesome part is.. I'm not living for my ownself. Woo Hoo!

BYEE! THANKS FOR ALL THE BDAY GREET! Sorry i couldnt reply all of you!

CONGRATULATIONS!

2007-09-06T19:47:00.000+08:00

i gotta make this quick but...

Congratulations ANGELINE WEE on your scholarship!!! GO SHINE GIRL!

and...

CONGRATULATIONS JEREMY AND LING ON ZEPHYR TZVIEL YEO TIAN ZHI!

Grins

2007-09-03T08:04:00.000+08:00

Hallo young and old readers of this blog, I am Joyce Chua. And I'm feeling super lame today. You know my face got two moles? Haha... ok ok la.

Des just left for the UK. I thought he left on the 1st of September! Cali also. But eh, our small boy is growing up now to be a big boy that will shine in the UK! Soon, Ah Leong will be leaving, Ah Lim and Ah Yau also will be leaving not forgetting Ah Wee. And the so many more Brunei people that will be leaving to the UK. Sometimes I wonder if the UK is ready for those bunch of people. Hey, they're small but you do NOT mess with them, man. They can handle stuff! Haha. (So guys! don't forget your rice cookers! Plus when it's freezing... hehehe I can laugh. But when its snowing... pls take pictures and make me feel sad lo. Cos never see snow.)

Oh did you know Jason Lee's head got squashed between the bus door? Hahaha... ya just had to mention that.

Oh my mom is here!! She bought me one box of Mi Goreng, and numerous amounts of cookies!! I finished all the chocolate ones.. now its only the ones that I don't really fancy that's left. HAha... so if you come over to visit me, don't be surprised if I serve you cookies!

okay then! i'm off to finishing up my report! Catch up with you all when I get back home! In... few weeks time! Yay!

Oh ya, ah yeo is due in three days! Woohoo!

i love peanut butter!!

2007-08-27T19:42:00.000+08:00

I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER! i'm dipping my fingers in and eating it now.. yummm hehehe

Beauty

2007-08-26T01:59:00.000+08:00

I got inspired! :)

Nice hoh? Haha. I saw the flower on the floor when I was on my way to a class. I couldn't resist it. It was just that one moment in time that you should just squat down, and take some time and enjoy the beauty of something that has been created by Someone Beautiful. I was just reading the bible that one time (THE MSG REMIX) and there was a part where it spoke about how women shouldn't be so caught up with the mirror all the time.( I'm not saying that is wrong. It's always good to look good but just don't get over obsessed. :P) but it went on to say that when they do something beautiful for God, they then become beautiful doing it. How simple and yet awesome that is! :)

Well, I don't think I have to explain the rest of the pictures. The third picture is obviously a picture of my thumb! haha and the last picture is obviously my blue bottle, my blue pen, my blue stapler and my blue Post-it Note! all BLUE!! I love blue! :)

Anyway, church has been awesomely great! I get more and more challenged, inspired and fired up to do even greater. People there are so awesome and they are very on fire for God! All I have to say is WOW. Here are some pictures for you and btw, I met another Joyce in church. haha

cool new stage

haha yes they like taking pictures

meet noeldickson oonga

cheryl, me and louisa (hall mate!)

cheryl and....

okie then! i gotta go finish off my reports!

Love to Learn! You are born to learn! see studying and gaining knowledge with passion! cos you're made for it! :)

the tunnel

2007-08-14T03:48:00.000+08:00

Good morning! I know its like 3:49 am. Can you believe that I can't sleep? I've been sleeping at around this time for the past few days! Mostly because I have to study and well tonight... I haven't really done that very well yet. (and I can't believe I forgot all my mathematics... and vectors is so essential. Man, I think I need extra lessons for it!)

Anyway, I was just thinking and doing some thinking. While praying... I thought of a tunnel. You know how it is that people always say there's a light at the end of the tunnel and that would be your hope that keeps you moving on? Yea.. I was just thinking about that and I realised that yes there's a light but there's more to it than just that light. That light represents Jesus. And He isn't just going to stand there at the end of the tunnel. In actual fact, He didn't just stood there waiting. Instead, He climbed in, crawled into it, reached out to you, guided you through that tunnel and brought you out through it all. When He climbed into that tunnel, basically He came out from where He was and into our world. He walked into our lives when He lives for so much more majesty and He became one of us and yet was the way, the truth and the life.

It's amazing at what time of the day you would receive revelation like this. I find it odd that it's all happening at almost 4 a.m and my brain feels fried... (our lecturer moved so fast on Physics and we all had our jaws dropped...)

Everyday I am thanking Him for where I am. I'm not saying that everyday here is great... the environment here is so different. And you always have to be on your toes in everything that you do. But His convictions, His correction, and the pruning that's been going on is bringing me closer to Him. The one mistake that so many people make is that when they realize their mistakes... they choose to hide away from God and run with the problem instead of coming to God with the problem... When we were saved, we were not that clean and yet He cleansed us. Likewise, we can come to Him, all in mud, and yet He'll wash us off .. that doesn't mean you do the wrong things intentionally over and over again because His mercy endures forever. He isn't dumb you know. =p

I've learnt that an organized life will go far. Call it geeky but I don't know why people are so afraid to show that you are organized. Maybe it's a mindset that if you are organized, you're like a perfectionist but I don't think so. If you're organized, that means you are wise because the complacency of fools will destroy you. Complacency and procrastination don't get you very far... oh wait, in fact it doesn't get you anywhere.

sorry to burst your bubbles friends, but I'd rather burst it than to see it explode. :P

alrithey then.. gotta run... man im getting hungry.

(oh btw... had japanese food just now. rice with soft shell crab and mash potato and soup only costs like... $3.50! hahaha im happy! it's canteen food so its cheap! pls McD's there too!)

guess what???

2007-08-08T18:44:00.000+08:00

GUESS WHAT I FOUND!!!!

Oh I'm a happy duck! I am happily munching away this crackers. You don't find this a lot in Brunei... either that or I seriously missed it or something. But I love fish crackers! I love to munch the outside part slowly and gobble up the inside. How do I do that you ask? Come see me here and I'll show ... because I seriously miss home now. It just hit me today. Yea, so long hoh. I miss my sammy. I miss the home cook food and the fact that I don't have to wash my laundry. Cos if you were to see my pile today... you'd know why. HAha... and I have so much to iron!! =( and I am sick of outside food now. Grrr....

Anyway, coming here has already begun to teach me a lot of things. The one thing you should never do is assume that it's going to be the same. Just because the environment is the same... the uni life here is kinda crazy! Who in the world told me that I'll be so free in Uni. Well not in Spore!! You gotta be kidding me man. My whole week is filled with classes! And it's not just Physics that I'm taking. I have to take... CHEMISTRY!! =( now I gotta dig out some passion for chemistry. Sigh... so sad but I have to do this. only for ONE semester! ok ok must still do well la. hehe

Everything here is doing fine. All good and dandy.... just that it is a hassle to travel around here cos it's so far away. (where I'm staying) OK OK... I'm going round and round cos i'm hungry but i dont know what to eat. haha.. OH! CHEESE PRATAA~~ HEHEHEH byeee

Indelible

2007-08-05T20:43:00.000+08:00

Walk along here,
feel you move somewhere in front of me
I can't place you with these eyes for the doubt
I can't see

How could someone so beautiful
Feel something for me?
Hold me and love me and touch me again
And show me why I believe

That the first time I see your face
Everything else around me will fade to the background
And I'll be struck, full, by the truth in your gaze
As you work an indelible change in me.

All I have and all I am
And all I think and do
Can find its purpose and meaning
and life only in you

How could someone so beautiful
Feel anything in me?
Won't you hold me and love me and touch me again
And show me why I believe

That the first time I see your face
Everything around me will fade to the background
And I'll be struck, full, by the truth in your gaze
As you work an indelible change in me.

I'm Here!!

2007-08-01T18:06:00.000+08:00

Hi guys! This is my long overdue post from Singapore! So far so good. The Food is fine but I'm already starting to miss home food. Thank goodness there's a stall in the canteen that has nice home-cooked food. Plus the food here is pretty cheap too! Anyway.. i've got pics for you guys.. just my room and some friends I've met up with. Pictures of buildings up soon! =)

Picture of my bed! Before.. I modify...

Picture After~!

The front view.

My study Table... not so bad afterall. Still as messy as ever

This I present to you Faizal. Our MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) guy. Who btw... woke up one morning..and had a craving for dunkin donut and drove all the way to Malacca for it.

Belva and Jeremy on the other corner. Both from Indonesia. I'm not sure of the other girl's name.

Ab (Laos), Idzni (Indo) and Mun Ling (MSIA!!!)

All of us

All of us trying to be crazy.. take one!

all of us finally crazy...!!

We actually had pizza for dinner yesterday! It's Canadian Pizza and it was Buy 2 for the price of 1! not bad!!

Oh one thing I learn about here is that everything is in acronyms. Man... its so hard to remember what it all stands for. Plus.. the singlish here is a bit funny .HAha.. So I pray hard that I will not catch it.. cos some of it is not cool.. like.. government becomes.. garrment.. and nevermind becomes.. neiiiimind. HAHAH

ok la.. i wanna take a short nap for a bit. Still got so much to do! Orientation is offically on Friday! Tomoro we're having a ceremony for the Singapore Scholars and classes officially commence on MONDAY! WooHoo! Believe it or not.. I actually can't wait for get into class and fry my brains. Kiasu much? hahaha

ciao people! hope you all are doing fine!

here in spore

2007-07-27T23:57:00.000+08:00

hey guys. im here safe and sound in singapore. everythings cool. its just so far from here. it takes one hour to get to the middle.. including waiting for bus and everthing. can you imagine going to expo? =( but its worth it la

i'll make it short cos i'm tired now. got a long day ahead tomorow. weehheeee!

see you guys!

In the morning

2007-07-19T07:25:00.000+08:00

I woke up at 6 am for the first time after a really long time. I was suppose to wake up earlier... but the darn alarm didn't go off. Either that or that I set the wrong time in the first place. Pfft.. Took a long shower, brush teeth and I went down and shout for my maid... "Miiiiiii..... mee goreng!!!" I was so hungry...can eat a horse.. if there actually is one. (Whoever came with that line is so silly. Have they even tried frying horses?)

I watched Step Up yesterday night. I really liked the movie. It was funny and the dancing was cool. Movies like that inspire me and then I began to get more pumped up into putting a dnace together.(Thank you bro for buying it! ) We r in the process to putting up one now. Man, I tell you my body is starting to ache. We're doing something that we don't usually do. Odd enough, that's always the case! When I was younger, I wouldn't even want to dance cos I thought dancing with any erm "sexy" movements was... ebil. haha and yet here I am... dancing from Pop, to Hip Hop, to "grease" style, ballroom, salsa, cha cha, Rumba (I almost said sambal.. wahahaha). Some of the dances are not my kind of thing but I really enjoyed it. Seriously did. Had to stop thinking about how different I look and just dance. Now I'm up for another big challenge. took us so long just to get like say 8 beats of steps. Phew... But it's all worth it!

Yep.That's all from me now! Will post something more... *meaningful in a bit. but before I go...

HAPPY 22ND BIRTHDAY MR. CHUA CHEN WEE!

&

HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY MS.ANGELINE WEE!!

The real me

2007-07-17T02:08:00.001+08:00

I can't believe that four out of five pictures, I resemble a guy celeb! Maybe I chose the wrong picture to begin with but its the only one I have now. *malu*

Courage

2007-07-16T12:06:00.000+08:00

Everyone is making their countdowns to when they are leaving. I am too...but I'm not making it like its a big deal (only to some certain people... it's just to tease them ya).

Yesterday night, I emptied my drawers. I finally took the courage to throw ALL my papers away... All those scrap and used papers that I assume I will use again. Ling said I have a malaysian thinking there. Y'know, I felt so sad (I know this is really nerdie) but I had to do it. If not, I am seriously going to bring them with my to Singapore. If my mom finds out she'll go siao. Haha... Nagging non stop. We're supposed to pack as light as possible to fit the baggage limit and here I am brining scrap papers! Man, I threw away tons of it! Wait.. then again, it's still in the plastic bag and I better throw it away soon before I change my mind again. (:

Man, the room is going to be so empty after I go. The house is even going to be more empty! My maid will go Yay! Less clothes, dishes to wash. And she will be even sad cos it's going to get more and more quiet at home! One person down to shouting and calling my name! Haha.

Can't really decide what to bring. I took out all the clothes that I'm not ever going to wear again and I'm only left with a few things now. All the remainders are what I'm bringing along with me. Don't have much to bring really... but this nervous and ready heart.

Yes, I will miss my family... and I will miss my friends... but I think I will miss ACTS29 the most. It is (honestly) where I spend most of my time. It's where I've met and grown more and more with God. It's where I learn of different people and how some people have shown me and taught me different things. It's a place I never regret to be in. I never regret to be in His House. Last week we learnt that coming for just that one day, we are giving Him Honour. And all my life, I want to give Him Honour... that's why I never miss a day. If I do, I have a good reason to it.

Likewise... when we go to our prayer closet and we pray... we give Him Honour.. the first place in our lives. When you have something as your first priority, you'll never fail to glorify or praise that one thing. Well, He is my one thing, and still is... regardless of circumstances and situations.

Anyhoos, I'll leave my farewells for later. Hehe... Don't want to get all emotional yet. I told Diana if she wants to go to airport and make it a less emotional time, somebody has to take Bev far far away. haha.. when she cries everyone cries. (jgn marah ah Bev.. I'll miss your moley).

So hey! I'm excited! I hope you're excited for me too!

before any we go... must...

MAKAN JOLIBEE!!

HOLIDAY!

2007-07-15T15:18:00.000+08:00

First of all, Happy 61st Birthday to His Majesty! The whole nation celebrates this awesome day for our king! =)

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Okay..I'm seriously enjoying this Sunday. I went to the beach for awhile. My mom and staff were having party and she actually joined the tug of war. haha dang, I missed that part. Man, there were so many people at the beach today! Luckily, my brother was able to find parking! (Power of prayer! muahaha). Nothing much happened there though. We brought our dog there and the first thing she did when she step on the ground (we were carrying her from the car) was poop. Yep.. she pooped. So if you see poopies at Muara Beach, it could just be my dog. Then again, I saw another dog there so.. it's not totally her fault.

Today, I'm just going to seriously relax... and so somethings I haven't done for ... years! Like... CROSS-STITCHING! Ok, I now it's very grandma like and it takes forever to complete. But I like it. It's fun, it's quiet and the outcome of it is always nice.

BAh, I gotta go soon. Have to prepare for somethings and gonna meet up with Sandra. She's leaving for Aussie today! *sniff sniff* :'(

See yaa!

Guess who is back?

2007-07-09T15:53:00.000+08:00

Yep! Guess who? My one and only brother from Singapore is back home! Ah, its so good to see him again. With cool dyed hair! I also want man.

We just hang out today. I was supposed to work on something but that didn't really work out.

Man.. time is running so short. so many people to meet, so little time. I wish I could squeeze time for everyone. Suddenly, the reality just kicked in. Bummer...

but other than that, I've been learning a lot lately. Learning to break open this wall, and being more open to the One and only. The impact He has done in my brother's life is so encouraging to me. What I couldn't see in front of my eyes, He showed me. His grace is ever greater, and He still remains the same. nothing changes the way He does things.

Bah.. i gotta go. Got to do some planning! Planning is always a good thing!

note to ron cheng: I'm glad you finally realised that the msn blog no longer exist. hahahaha

Raining!

2007-06-26T21:16:00.000+08:00

I'm at the shop right now... Waiting to go home. I feel so stinky in my uniform and my poor guitar became my umbrella just now. sniff...

starving now.. I regret not eating just now. Aiya what to do... I was pretty full just now and now I'm like craving for some Parfalle Salmone. Only $8 plus ya know! It is so worth it man... well considering the fact that it originally costs more than $10.

ok.. suddenly I don't know what to blog about... again. there are so many things I can think of doing... and if I don't start putting them down in paper.. I'll never get any of it done!

On a good note.. AFC Talentime is around the corner! I'm pretty excited (though I'm nt too sure if I can even participate). Let's just say you have no idea how much I've missed dancing.... I don't even mind going through all the 50 sit-ups and the barely successful push ups and squats. Bring me dancing somebodeehhh! And I'm talking about real dancing yea.. not one of those shake your head thing with trance music.

bah... this hungry monster is craving for MANGO CHEESE CAKE!!! My mom baked some and oh I just fell so in love with it. Yummmyyyy!! My dad and I are officially her best customers for mango cheese cake..then again.. we curi curi ambil. muahahaha

Okay laaaa.. gotta go. Do check out my brother's blog. He's into photography now. Apparently, I'm not pretty enough to get into his films. hehehe oh well =( Http://pengambar.blogspot.com

Romans 8:20-21: For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

tag

2007-06-20T18:33:00.000+08:00

5 things found in my bag
-my bible
-my wallet
-my notebook
-some brochure
-my ahem..

5 things found in my wallet
- receipts
- cards
- my unworkable ATM card
- i dont have any more to add.. sadly no cash yet. hehe

5 favorite things in my room
-my guitar
-my cow
-my bed
-my CD player
-my air con (no air-con.. shooo panas.. hehe)

5 things I've always wanted to do
-start a tuition centre..
-reach out to children
-impacting the lives of many
-compose songs (just like jason)
-bungee jumping!

5 more things I've always wanted to do (hehehe I simply add)
-to dance in a concert infront of thousands of people!
-going to O School.. and learn great skils from some of the best
-to just hang out with my friends
-be a good and systematic planner
-go snorkling in a wonderful clear beach

5 things I am currently into
-the greatest book in the world... The Bible (its true ok!)
-eating... no joke :P
-Physics
-Coloured hair
-funky clothes, mini skirts and gloves. hehehe

5 person that I tagged
-Sharon
-Juan
-Jamie
-Bev
-Fei

while I'm at it...

2007-06-17T13:14:00.001+08:00

While I'm waiting for my maid.. I wanna take this opportunity to greet all fathers, especially my father... HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! This is the day when you realise that it's not only about the mothers... it's also the fathers who holds the family together... the one who supports and the one who stands in the gap for the generation to come. Keep it up Daddies! You know we love you! =)

Well, OK. I've kept it to myself for quite a while now.. except for the some of you that I have told. But I'm just here to say that I'll be leaving a lil sooner than expected. I have decided to *ahem* pursue my life into another world... another country....a country they all say are filled with "kiasu and kiasi" people. Yep... Off to Singapore, I'm going. I will be pursuing a Bachelor in Physics/Applied Physics (man it feels like i'm typing out my personal statement :P) and I really think its going to be challenging and tough. Phew.. but I'm really excited. God has blessed me with this opportunity so I'm taking it. I don't want to miss out either! Hehe

Don't worry. This is not like my last post or anything. I wouldn't do that to you.... or would I? Muahahaha... but hopefully I'll be able to spend a good amount of time with you guys.. and some sting rays ... chicken wine... nasi lemak at mameh... and our good ol jolly bee burgers that you cant find in singapore... not forgetting the fun and joy that I have with all of you.

OK... it hasn't hit me yet that I only have a short time left here in Brunei. So I'm not so sappy about it all.. But like said.. i'm really looking forward to this. Never had I thought that this was possible for me.. especially with a scholarship.. From a girl who dared not to dream to a girl transformed by God who dared me to dream.. and a God who caused me dreams and desires to come true.

So i'm going there to be a cool geek. a cool geek with nice coloured hair (I'll do that before I leave.. hehehe), a massive new electric guitar (one day one day...), and new skills in dance as I join good ol O School and ... a new hunger for the nations.

Bah okie laa... I do have to go. ... to work yes.. hehehe I'll get back to you all soon...

(and no I donno when Im leaving yet. :P)

Worthy

2007-06-11T13:06:00.000+08:00

Hey guys. Sorry I haven't been blogging for awhile... I havent got a chance to blog a "proper" blog for you guys to read.. so I don't blame ya that you find this site boring. Hehe... But things are pretty busy lately. There are so many things that I really want to do... but I can't seem to find the time to fit it all in. I think I just need to learn to take some time off for a few hours, sit and pen it all down. I'm sure it'll all work out.

Yep, I just got back from Singapore about a week ago and Emerge Conference was awesome! It was mind blowing and God just moved. There was no stopping Him especially on that one night. Phew... He swept me off my feet. =) Learning more and more about Him, how He's a just God, a creative God, a God who loves culture... thus giving us the cultural mandate... to take the raw materials that we have in our hands and using it creatively for the Glory of God. I like what Henry Van Til said... "Culture is religion externalized!" How about that huh?

At the moment, I'm done with all of my interviews... I'm just waiting for their replies. So am I going overseas? I guess it all depends but I am pretty excited for the results. You can say that I am really looking forward to it.

Oh guess what? I've got my hair really short. heheh FINALLY!! I've always wanted to get a different hair cut. But yes, it is officially short! doesn't feel so short though. Sorry no pictures la.. cos I tried and tried to take a nice one but it didn't work. haha.. so someone has to be my photographer now. Who volunteers?

bah I gotta go. after i finish makan my goreng pisang.. i want to go back to work again. see you!

All of us must die eventually. Our lives are like water spilled out on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. But God does not just sweep life away; instead, he devises ways to bring us back when we have been separated from him. -2 Samuel 14:14

Moment

2007-05-27T23:07:00.000+08:00

Yours truly =)

calcium kid vs cinderella man

2007-05-21T12:53:00.000+08:00

I switched on the TV and I saw cinderella man on. I thought hey this must be good. I saw Russel Crowe and Renee Zel... (forget it..) something... acting.. the first thing I thought was .. where's Orlando Bloom? Oh he must be that kid and Russel Crowe must be the father. and one day, Orlando Bloom is going to grow up and be like his father (knowing how much I love predicting movies). So after being and all smarty pants.. I went home and saw the review behind my old VCD and realised that there wasn't any Orlando Bloom. Sigh.. so looking forward to it. And then only today in the afternoon... I finally remembered that Orlando Bloom was in Calcium Kid instead. Ai...

not making sense to you?

ya not to me either

so sleepy

2007-05-19T19:18:00.000+08:00

My mom tapao-ed something for me to eat just now. Now I am so stuffed and so very very sleepy. I could fall asleep now man..

So how is everyone doing lately? I know it's exams time right now for some of you. I really wish you all the best. I'm sure that if you've prepared and done your part, you don't have much to worry for really. Yes, not all papers are gonna be easy but thats when you prepare yourself and get yourself fully equipped... not relying on how easy or difficult you assume it will be. Just prepare. =)

Bah... I better go first before I fall asleep...

I want ice cream!!

signing out...

Moley2! (btw, pls call Bev Moley from now on!)

My God saved the day

been awhile

2007-04-25T12:55:00.000+08:00

It has been a while hasn't it? I'm at shop right now, as usual. I just stuffed myself up with Fried Rice. I have been eating vegetarian food for the past week because its the only nearest restaurant around... well the only one that taste kinda good. My mom's colleague and I were so lazy to walk all the way to You Mee (which is only like a two minutes walk). Hehehe...

It was raining cats and dogs this morning. What a nice morning to just sleep in right?? But noooo.. Had to go to work. Bummer. But it was all good. I got to enjoy smelling fresh bread in the morning.

Anyway... lots has happened for the past few days. I have been officially barbequed by the sun since last Sunday during the Family Telematch. My brother said I don't even have to wear a V-neck shirt anymore. Haha... when I wore my V-neck red shirt... we blended in very well I must say. While some looked like tomato, I looked like.. well still look like...OK can't think of a word for it. =p If there is any other better word, I'd used the word HANGUS sudah.

In the mean time, I've got a lot of work to do... now why doesnt that sound anymore suprising? Ms Teo thinks I'm even more busier than her. Haha..

oh wellllllllllll!!! this is juice signing out. I want my krispy kremes, Jason Lee.

do we look alike?!?!???

2007-04-07T00:26:00.000+08:00

Picking it up daily

2007-04-06T23:02:00.000+08:00

It's about 11:48 pm right now and usually by this time, I'm dead asleep already. I have been so conked out for the past few days, especially with work but it was fun. Work has been awesome and I love meeting new people with different personalities.. some with a smile, some without and that's when you step in and put on that million dollar smile to just make their day! (and yes, they can tell if you're faking it! =p so don't bother faking it) So work life for me isn't all about the money... I really do like doing it! Though I opt for something more challenging anytime!

Today is simple great! I didn't have to work today but we had service and it was amazingly superb! God's Presence was there and man, He simply deserves all the praise and all the glory in this whole world! Got to meet new people today, and got to drive all the way to Sengkurong and found myself at Ronald's simpang. It's like... hey.. it's dejavu all over again! Hmm. But it was great! I dropped by his place to visit his mom and his aunt and aiyo I miss teasing his aunt and telling Sharron lame jokes. Like serious. After that... went for dinner with some of the peeps at Jolibee (those of whom wanted to save their cash for the 50% offer for Sushi at 10.15 pm.. I wonder if they got what they wanted!)

So yes, it's been awhile since I've blogged. I've learnt so much in the past few days. I have been reading Harvest Times and the substance in the message preached is mind blowing. You can find it online.. click here. I'm sure it will be a real blessing to each and everyone of you. =)

God has been so good, not just to me but to so many others as well. In all situations He's definitely in control. As the word says, He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He has remained faithful that His character never changes. Wow, how He loves to give you abundantly, how He loves to see you succeed, how He would love to grant u the desires of your heart. As I walk each day with God, He continually teaches me to learn to praise... every single day, every single moment and in all things! Now it stops becoming a Sunday or Friday only Praising God. It becomes a daily encounter and you praise God every moment for all the things that He has done and is going to do! Believe it! For though some have died without seeing the promises come to past, yet they never stopped believing and having faith in His resurrection power.

Don't know where I am going about here but I'll just leave you with this...

1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. -Heb 12:1-3

Turn your eyes away from your situations, your circumstances, your mistakes, your life and turn to Jesus.

Darn tag

2007-03-15T13:58:00.000+08:00

I got a lousy tag by Jason

"Those who get tagged must post 6 weird things about themselves in their blog and state the rules clearly. At the end of the post, you must choose 6 other people to tag"

1. I love to drink water and nothing else. No coffee, no tea, no soft drinks. Call me boring but I like what!

2. I've got a hole on my shoulder. =D

3. I tend to keep all the unused boxes, unwanted papers, unwanted receipts thinking I'll use them again.

4. I'm not a really big fan of air-cons. I like to sweat and then when I really can't take it, I'll switch on the air con. Exactly what I am doing right now.

5. i like physics

6.I quite like eating cold food. Like cold chicken rice. hehehehe (when its home cooked okay!)

OKAY. that's all from me. to stop the chain.. i TAG NO ONE!

when everyone used to look young...

2007-03-08T12:51:00.000+08:00

Going back home again

2007-03-06T19:53:00.000+08:00

Recently I have seriously been on the road. I am now at my grandmother's place, having an amazing time (getting fat!). Wow, coming here has reminded me my love for staying in a quiet village. Call me old fashion but I really like it. I have enjoyed hanging out with my cousins. Can't believe we talked till 2 am that one night. That was a lil crazy! I havent done that in ages! Hehe.. the only one thing I don't enjoy here are those darn lil mosquitoes that left a huge trademark on my legs and arms. grrrr on the good side.. I tried learning how to ride a bicycle... and I managed to cycle on my own (but like a drunkard).

Coming here only got me to know how much of history there is left around that not many people would talk about anymore. Something that only we as a family would know and would only speak among ourselves. Some good and some bad. But while there were huge bumps in this journey, we stick together and we learn to be there as a family. =)

Well, I'm coming home tomorrow. Actually I was supposed return home today but there was a change of plans. It's going to be three hours ride from here to Miri and another 2 hours from Miri to Brunei. Hopefully I'll get my hands on some SugarBun fry chicken. Muahahaha

Oh can't forget. Visited one out of two church around here. It was pretty cool. Though things are run differently but it was alright. They're all in Malay so if I ever stay here... I'll have to understand and learn more Malay to go to church. hehe

Bah I better go. See you when I get back. Camp coming up!!! Woohoo!!

Crazy

2007-02-25T22:20:00.000+08:00

This is crazy. I have Corrine Bailey Rae playing at the background(Yea! I got her album for less than $20 brunei dollars! Original!), Switchfoot playing on my Windows Media Player and Gwen Stefani's The Sweet Escape on Myspace. I tell you it's so weird listening to all of it together. I can hear the strong bass from Corrine's, Gwen's cool rhythm and Switchfoot rockin' away. I also got myself The Faders. I always thought they were cool. They are one of the few girl bands. Cheap Cheap la. May as well get la!

Thailand was fun! Did a lot of crazy things, had a great time of laughs and oohh the food... YUM! Went parachuting with the speed boat (??) , took a ride on the banana boat (which is yet another funny story to tell, but I shall not.. later malu), got my hair braided and a fake tattoo! Wow, Coral Island is beautiful! I've never seen the water so blue and clear! Now this is what I call a HOLIDAY! It's not all shopping till your feet fall out but it's about ENJOYING it! Not getting stressed out. Oh, we all had free foot massage that one time and man, it was so funny. My cousin, Mandy, and my thai aunt tried and it was our first time. I tell you, we couldn't stop giggling because it was sooo ticklish! My mom on the other corner was sleeping away already.

Anyway, it was by far one of the best holidays so far. Aside from the fun, it was definitely an eye opener to be in Thailand. So many people, so many lives, so many individual stories to tell... with so many history... the many mistakes that people make and it all sums up to choices.

Well I gotta go! so much to do! No time to delay!

Sorry no pics. Lazy la

rest in peace

2007-02-14T23:30:00.000+08:00

Especially dedicated to Uncle Andrew Cheng, we're missing you already and we know you're doing just alright where you are right now. =)

Stay strong Ron!

Changes

2007-02-06T16:43:00.000+08:00

Where do I really start? I've been spending most of my time at my mom's shop doing all the many, many things that have to be done and are due very soon. If I don't get my butt to start moving, I'm going to live my life with full of regrets. Now, we don't want that to happen do we? I have my mom who keeps pushing me on because she does know what it takes. Sometimes its pretty hard but you just gotta swallow your pride because you're way younger and you just don't know as much as you thought you did. How true! I've come to a point where I thought I knew it all... Pfft! YEA RIGHT!

So many things are changing. People are leaving. It's kind of sad to see people go but I guess this is the way things are right? I remember hating the airport. Most of the people that meant so much to me had to leave. And I had to live life without them (well, not exactly) but as I grew older (yes I'm older... -.-'), things changed. I never liked change. Ugh, I hated it but God taught me valuable lessons through it.. and He's still teaching me.

You know, sometimes we'd wake up and we'd think we can't take it anymore and all we wanna do is give up. Wow, I'm glad I don't serve a God who would give up on me so easily because it gets too stressful. Man, He never failed me even when I've broken His heart plenty of times. It's like seeing the Word of God coming to life everyday. The Word becoming flesh. Sometimes it happens just like that. Open up your heart. Open up your mind and see things through His eyes.

There are so many choices that I have to make and I've said that over and over again. But I know that whenever I trust that still small voice in my heart, He'll never let me down. He hasn't when I was in Form 6. I remember thinking I can't take GP because it was too hard (over paranoid... worried for something when I haven't even tried it yet!). I remembered being worried that I can't take the pressure if I re-sit my AS again. But it all turn out well, according to His will. If He says it's gonna be OK, it's simply gonna be OK! Cos His Word stands and there's nothing, absolutely nothing that can break that down.

I guess this is what surrender is all about. Living a life of worship begins when you drop everything, and walk towards the cross.

Juan: will be missing ya miss! remember to take care! we still have to invent that machine that can shrink ur monkey!

Cyndy: I can't believe you're leaving so soon too! And you can't even come on Fri! bummer. that's OK! Hope to see u before you leave ya!

It's finally here!

2007-01-31T22:35:00.000+08:00

Yeap! The results are finally here. The anticipation is over. I remember when Roy called me and I was going to have lunch...

"The results are out already. I got my results."
"WHAT?????"

And that moment, I just wanted to leave and go straight to school but my ever so calm mom said, "You stay and eat first. Calm down."

-.- How can anyone stay and eat first? (Though the lovely thai food was so good that I did stay and eat. hehe)

Eventually I found my way to school. On my way, someone already msged me my results. Ai, spoilt the excitement of finding out but I thought she had my name all wrong so I went to check anyway. And she was right! =) Hehe!

I'm here to say that it wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for God and the confidence I found in Him. I've learnt that it's a total mistake to find confidence in my own abilities. But when you combine what you can do and the supernatural strength of God, you'll definitely go far. I thank God for teaching me to relax, stay calm and put total trust in Him. Without Him, I don't think I'd make it. I did my best, He did the rest. =D

Now when that is over, the next part comes in. There are so much decisions to make right now and now I have to learn to trust in Him more. I guess the decision that we make, the course that we want to take is pretty crucial because time is definitely precious. I know that my parents have their own dreams for me too and just as much I want to please them as well. But hey, it's going to be an exciting journey!

Okay la! The juice is signing out for the night! Cool new layout huh?

The Results Awaits You

2007-01-27T18:55:00.000+08:00

Guess what we did today? Waited for many long hours for A Level's results and only realizing that it's coming out on Monday instead. Oh boi. Everyone predicted that it was going to be today. But I guess the MOE wanted us to remain in anticipation. Man, I pity those who are working at the Examination department today. Imagine the amount of phonecalls they have to receive; the number of people walking into their department demanding for a CD or a diskette! (A Bunch of us were one of those people) It's a pretty smart move for not picking up those phone calls. Whatever the reason for the delay... let's just find out on Monday.

So many crazy things are done when exam results are just about to come out. I've got friends who would suddenly fool another friend (who shall be anonymous) that he/she found out her/his results. The outcome of that was hilarious. Haha. Sharon, Kang, Roy, Bev, Jamie came over to my place to wait for the results. We ate the weirdest shepherd's pie in the world. I think I'm having stomach ache because of that.

Anyway, aside from that all, nothing big is really happening. Everyone's just frantic about their results right now. All the best of luck ya'll!

Happy birthday!

2007-01-26T10:20:00.000+08:00

Here are the birthday Wishes!

First of

Happy 18th Birthday Javon! (24th Jan)

Keep dancing and prancing away! hehehe youre the coolest!

Secondly

Happy 16th Birthday Vonnie! (25th Jan)

You're super talented. Keep using them for Jesus! You rock girl!

Last but not least....

*drum roll*
HAPPY BIRTHDAY VANESSA PANG LI THUAN! (*26th Jan! Today!)

Keep pressing onto your dreams!

weird stuff

2007-01-21T00:29:00.001+08:00

* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
my aunt gave it to me..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
haha..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
not new la..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
it’s new to ur eyes la..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
it’s my aunt..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
then she kasian the dog at home no fren..
juice (fei poh) says:
hHAH definitely new to MY eys
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
and my dog at home nofren…
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
so she bring over here la..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
so got fren
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
haha
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
but both female..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
they cannot mate
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:

* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
soo i wont have puppies anytime soon..
juice (fei poh) says:
hahahaha
juice (fei poh) says:
oh trust me
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
so kasian her dog ahh
juice (fei poh) says:
just let ur dog lose
juice (fei poh) says:
all the male dogs will come to her when its time
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
her dog no fren until fren with the cat..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
and the dog herself almost acted like a cat..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
and we saved her for the confusion……..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
my aunt brought her a dog fren..
juice (fei poh) says:
HAHAHAHAH!!!!

the story continues….

* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
she goes to ur feet like cats doo..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
and run like a cat
juice (fei poh) says:
HAHAHAHAHAH!!!
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
HAHAHAHHAHAHA
juice (fei poh) says:
does it hunch like a cat?
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
yes of courseeeee!
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
WAHAHAHAH
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
but luckily we saved her quicklyy………..
* bevvy // my Father who calls me His. <3 says:
if not she’ll be a permanent dog-cat

Pups!

2007-01-21T00:29:00.000+08:00

My dog, Sammy, gave birth!

first video

2007-01-20T00:21:00.000+08:00

do check it out whats going on behind the scenes. =)

How to wipe with style

For your entertainment!

2007-01-19T03:14:00.000+08:00

All of us after our baking session with mom.

The one and only...

haha we got desperate for more pictures

I was dared to leave that thingi balanced on my head for ten minutes. well hey i got $5 from Des for that!

Guess who this ninja is?

Coming back home

2007-01-15T12:39:00.000+08:00

Hey all. typing this while i am in Changi Airport. It is pretty cool how they have free internet here. Ting is on the other corner checking things out as well. I'm looking forward to coming back home but I think I've grown attatched to Spore over this past few days. It was good seeing my brother again. Hanging out with Angel, Diana, Aunty Irene and Wan Shing was great. We had an awesome dinner : Bakuteh! Rawr! So many lame jokes were thrown here and there. Took plenty of pictures on those neo-print- alike.

Delirious? was awesome! it was like as if the CD came alive! The lead singer sounds exactly the same. the service itself was amazing as it speaks about engaging into culture instead of walking away and hiding inside a well away from the world. What a dynamic vission to start off the new year with. Let's engage into culture and bring Christ in culture!

Looking forward to the four sessions coming up from today onwards. Got so much to do when I get back. Will see you all soon!

btw: Reuben Morgan's Everyone is WOOOSSHHH! Pls get it if any of you are thinking of what CD to buy.

ciao! i need to do my number 2. heheheheheheheh!!

ready now

2007-01-13T00:58:00.000+08:00

take my heart
make it new
make it true
make it like You

take my hands
I lift them high
they're Yours not mine to do
do as you will

Delirious?

Happy Belated Birthday!

2007-01-09T22:52:00.001+08:00

First and foremost...

Happy Belated Birthday Ting!
Officially SEVENTEEN yesterday. Hope you'll have a blessed new year with so many things in line for you. Take a deep breath! It's going to be one heck of a ride and one awesome encounter with God everyday! Keep pressing on. Set ur mind on the things above! Heb 12:1-3!!

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While that is done, I'm still in my work uniform. I have not showered after a sweaty dance practice with the rest of the gang. Man, I forgot how much of sweat it took out of us when we did the Grease song. Like Javon said, the dance must've taken like 300 calories. Nyeh. Nevertheless, it was really fun. The one thing that I will always love to do is to dance. ~ Dance my night away. Though it was great to see some new fresh people who has got great potential in dancing. Muahahhaa, we finally have new recruits to play around with. The dances that we've been doing are getting more and more challenging. The more challenging it is, the more fun it will be.

Well, I better get going. As always, there's always something to do to fill my time even when its 11 pm already. If I didn't have a sleepy head, and laziness is not a part of me, I would've accomplished it all by now. But yet there's pile of papers that are yet to be kept away, books that I am yet to finish reading (with proper concentration and with an effort to not skip to the parts I only like), practicing my guitar and so much more. Oh well. Good nite people. See you when I see you... If I know you?

Delirious? SINGAPORE HERE I COME! 13th Jan!

[there's a dent of my car bumper! grrrr.....]

Happy Birthday Derek

2007-01-06T12:34:00.000+08:00

Officially Seventeen! Happy Birthday Derek Wong! From a black hair english looking chinese boy to a blond english chinese looking b oy. It has been great knowing you better this year and working with you. Continue burning! Stay cool bass guitar man! and STUDY HARD and SMART!

sleepy head

2007-01-04T00:42:00.000+08:00

Good 'morning' wonderful people. Don't even know what I am doing waking up. In fact, I should get more sleep really. I'll wake up at like really early morning to do the rest of my stuff. (like that's gonna happen!)

Got a phone call from my brother today! Yay! Though he called just to tell me that O School called regarding my registration for the Hip Hop class. Oh dear, I'm like all the way in Brunei and O School is all the way in Spore. No time for dance class at the moment. However, I think I am going to Spore on Jan 13 to 14, just in time to see Delirious! WooHoo! Now this is one chance I just don't want to miss. Mm.. Red House Seafood here I come! (If ever there's time!)

Managed to hang out with two of my good ol friends today. We had a really good chat about everything and anything. Funny how different people with different personalities can just blend pretty well. Lets just say, there isn't anything that we'll go personally against. We lay out our opinions and we consider and we're simply honest about things. Plus we had fun. See , geeks can have fun! mehehehehe

this post is going nowhere. but before I leave.. here are more vacancies

the Geek of Mathematics
the Geek of Physics
the Geek of Biology
the Geek of Chemistry
the Geek of English Language
the Geek of English Literature
the Geek of Business Studies
the Geek of Geography
the Geek of History
the Geek of Arts
the Geek of Music
the Geek of Computer Studies
the Geek of Commerce
the Geek of Psychology

Roles taken up
Founding member - Leonora Yeo
Secretaries - Jana, Ting
Models- Fei, Jason, Bev
Supporters- Fei

Curren Head of every subject
the Geek of Biology - Fei
the Geek of Chemistry - Fei
the Geek of Mathematics - Fei

mind you, Fei will take over all vacancies as long as she has the ability for it! Wahaha... so u better hurry. if i missed out on any subjects... let me know! =D

as Geeks, we choose to make the right decisions and families are always first!

As Geeks, we treasure the fact that we need enough sleep. so thats why, i'm going to sleep now. good nite!

The New Year, the New Life

2007-01-03T03:51:00.000+08:00

I officially found another blogskin designer who rox the sox out of this world! Not only are her skins cool, it's got cool bible verses and etc. Yea man! That's how it's supposed to be! So far, my two favourites are damienlockheart and now, kriss. I'll link it up soon enough.

but as for now.. it's almost 4 AM. and I NEED SLEEP! I've got meeting and work tomoro! Argh.. what am i doing?!?!??

Ciao! Will update on geek club soon. Vacancies are filling up.. new ones coming up soon!

Geek Club

2006-12-22T20:35:00.000+08:00

Spokeperson of Geek Club

I give to you, Edna Mode (who we all thought was Wanda... -.-')
Why her? Because though she is small and weird, she's got talent. She's creative and dang she walks fast. Just exactly what we need. :)

Vice President:
Desman Sii
Why? Simply because he was there at the right time. And he is very kiasu.

President

Hehe that's me!!

Jack Jack. Shows how cute we really are... (on the inside....)

Our Motto:
Be a sponge. Grabs hold of all the wisdom you need. (from the right sources pls!!)

Vacancies

Secretary
Supporters
Models
remore to come. (lemme think of roles okay!)

Requirements

You must find passion to study
You must have a vision
You must dream big
You must be cool, though still geeky

To apply, pls leave your name in the comment system and get ready your CV with a nice,funky picture.

Thank you.

Oceans will part

2006-12-20T03:07:00.001+08:00

If my heart has grown cold,
There Your love will unfold;
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand.
When I’m blind to my way,
There Your Spirit will pray;
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand,
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand.

Oceans will part; nations come
At the whisper of Your call.
Hope will rise; glory shown.
In my life, Your will be done.

Present suffering may pass,
Lord, Your mercy will last;
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand.
And my heart will find praise,
I’ll delight in Your way,
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand,
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand.

Oceans will part; nations come
At the whisper of Your call.
Hope will rise; glory shown.
In my life, Your will be done.

Happy Birthday Steph!

2006-12-19T11:24:00.000+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
YOU SMELL LIKE POTATOES!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

This especially goes to the queen of Scrabble. Go all the way and dream huge girl. You're wackiness makes our day. Keep burning and fight the good fight. :)

WEE IM BACK!

2006-11-25T17:21:00.000+08:00

Hi people! The JUICE is back! With so much to say yet so lazy to type. Haha!

Well it's good to be back. While it was great seeing my brother, I also missed home so much. I don't think I've ever missed home or church that much ever! I cannot imagine what it would be like to go overseas.

My brother has been good. Brought me to good places to eat. Had fun with just hanging out with him lo.

OK la. my mee goreng awaits me.

ciao~!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEI!

2006-11-05T11:22:00.000+08:00

I was planning to wake up really early to do this... but that didn't work at all. Haha. Well I am here to say HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY TO MISS TAN BOON FEI .
Like that picture? hahaha hey dont blame me! you're the one who wanted it this way! =p

Anyway,Man, I've known you for so long so I really dont know where to start.

The one thing I know about Fei is that everyone think that she's scary. That's their first impression. The first time I met Fei, I thought, "who is this girl climbing on a chair and writing on the blackboard?" while I am the wild one on the swing every single afternoon. Little did I know, we got in the same class for six years and became best buddies after awhile. And that lasted till today. We've been through the ups and the downs and all the weird moments of our lives. From being a tomboy gangsta, to learning how to be a lady, to meeting God at the same time where our lives were transformed and to become what we are today.

Well Miss Fei, my 'unique' friend, you've been a true and loyal friend and never failed to make me smile (though jokes are getting lamer by the day). You are a someone of great influence and I know that our Big Daddy has a great plan for you... DONT FORGET! you owe me ... icecream? hehehe sorry this couldn't be touching enough. But thanks man for all you've done. I thank God for u! and yes, I survived the 19 years of friendship! wahahaha Happy birthday "nancy"! your teenage fears are fading far awayyyyyyyy!

Bev, me and Fei. trio leh

Us with lil ievon

This is the side of Fei that you'll probably never see. her sleeping in tudong. Tsk

The nerd and the geek

Her trademark.

many love to you gal! fei poh 2 fei poh!

excited!

2006-10-30T13:16:00.000+08:00

AHHH IM EXCITED! actually nothing big has really happened but HE made me HAPPY! I'm excited for the great things to come! I'm excited for the amazing plans that He has for me! I'm excited in what He's going to do... everyday of my life! I'm excited to study because it becomes an act of worship to God that will glorify His name. I'm excited to just go out there and ... I'm going bonkers for my Jesus. I'm excited because a few momemnts ago I was down but HE gave me HOPE, LIFE, JOY that can NEVER be taken away. So i LIFT up my hands, put a SMILE on my face and say 'HAVE A NICE DAY!' He's gonna do amazing things! (lifting up my hands so high and smile until my eyes 'cannot see')

I'm in love.

worship

2006-10-30T12:52:00.000+08:00

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.Romans 12:1

And that is what worship is all about.

More than just songs.

More than just the guitar.

More than just the drums.

More than jumping around.

But a living sacrifice... that is holy and pleasing to the Living God.

Worship is a lifestyle.

Worship is surrender.

Worship Him, because He is worthy.

=)

2006-10-08T00:34:00.000+08:00

It took me quite awhile to think of what to blog. I honestly don't have anything to blog about. I've got two more chapters and a topic left for my business, and I have to re-study my physics (unbelievable!). I've got the running nose and I'm feeling all drowsy. Listening to the radio has kept me awake so far.

Yesterday I had a great dinner with my bro and his gal. It was her birthday and food was great at Kaizen Sushi (so much better than Excapade, honestly). I was so full and the last thing you can do to me when I am full is to make me laugh. My brother constantly made me laugh, the whole time and there just isn't enough space for my stomach to move alright. So people who do hang out with me, pls dont make me laugh when I'm full.

My brother did something really sweet for her birthday. Well he pretty much made a really last minute birthday card. The card was totally his idea and all I had to do was put it all down together. I love impromptu stuff. And we did a pretty good job and an amazing card for 2 whole hours. I'm impressed.

Anyway, yesterday was Moon Cake festival. Too bad my parents aren't home but to brigthen things up, my bro got lanterns for us to lit. It so purdy and besides I've never done this before.

Okay la. I've got to go. Blogging is beginning to bore me already. Haha.

my future's in Your hands. break me. mold me. shape me. renew me.

[p/s] I tried posting pictures... darn blogger. aint working! malas sudah laaaa

i love garfield

2006-10-01T21:34:00.000+08:00

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!

Exams blues

2006-10-01T19:15:00.000+08:00

I'm so loving the Dawn CD by CCC youths. I guess my donut shoulder finally paid off. I won something out of it and I thank God for making me unique! hehehe! I'm inspired by the songs that they've written. It's something different and well... I'm just lovin' it! Rawr!

I can't believe I have been missing Church Services lately. I'm missing out on a whole lot of stuff man: Great messages, fellowship with the peeps, the amazing P&W, the morning breath of God and that lunch with Ting, Des and Bev. Oh well, my mom did promise that after my exams I can go as much as I want to. WOOHOO!! There's so much instore for the next few months and not to mention a coming New Year! We're talking about Freshwinds, Emerge Conference, Hillsongs Conference, FIRE Conference... all the Conference laaaa! I honestly can't wait... Oh in addition, trips to Thailand, Labuan, Singapore... oh food food here I come. I pray for strong stomach! Mmm

Just a moment ago I was thinking about how priviledge I am to be in this nation. I didn't think I was that priviledged back when I was younger because I've always thought Brunei hasn't got what it takes. It doesn't have all the fun, not much of new stuff and you can't go on a shopping spree (cos parents only will bring you overseas to do that! =p more like an advantage for us to take! mehehe). But considering all the issues that's going on in Lebanon, Thailand and the Tsunami that could've hit Brunei (but didn't). Sure we are in a pretty secure place and we're not exposed to a lot of stuff. Being exposed sure has it's advantage but I know that we have a reason to be in this nation. And I stand here today as a proud Bruneian and I'm saying I love my nation. I'm glad to be a part of a generation that is being raised up be the future of this nation. Nothing beats my hometown man. (not even durians and rojak! haha)

Well I gotta go. I was supposed to post something more "insightful" but ... I didn't. haha oh welllll... I'd post pictures if I did have time.. but I don't. IM GOING FOR A BUFFET!! weeeeee

bye bye bye bye bye bye bye

plug: Ting

IM HUNGRY!!!

The Written Word

2006-09-28T12:52:00.000+08:00

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever. ISAIAH 40:8 NIV

How important is it to write out our thoughts and feelings? I'm so glad God decided to put His thoughts and feelings into the written word! I love to know that He thinks about us constantly and carries us in the palm of His hand. I'm thrilled to learn about His character and read about the experiences others have had in His presence. Words have power--and we have the privilege of preserving them in our journals every day.

When we take time to record memories, journal our prayers, and write down our thoughts, we truly give ourselves a gift to be opened over and over again. We can recall times of laughter, be encouraged by God's faithfulness in difficult situations, and feel a sense of comfort by expressing and managing the emotions He's given to us. It feels good to revisit the joys and even the struggles in our lives, because God is working in us and building our trust through every circumstance. We never outgrow His gentle and wise instruction. We never graduate from the learning process.

As another school year begins, we might all use it as a little nudge to begin an "essay" on the days God gives us on earth. No due dates, no grading scales, simply an opportunity to appreciate the gift of the written word--and a chance to allow God to encourage our hearts and remind us of His unconditional love and continued faithfulness. Our journals can become one of our favorite reads...and perhaps one of our greatest teachers.

Bonnie JensenSenior Writer - DaySpring Cards

2006-09-21T13:52:00.000+08:00

oh some more before i go...

my one and only

eldest bro

Thank You

2006-09-21T12:53:00.000+08:00

I wanna say thanks to all of you who made yesterday really special for me. Thanks for all the laughs, the support, your lovely messages, the great presents and being a real life blessing in my life. =) You don't know how much I really do appreciate it, from the bottom of my heart.

Special thanks to Fei, Ange, Bev: you three have stood by me, stayed honest with me and never failed to understand my situation and teach me different things each day. As we grow older (as said by Fei) from talking about school, life to boys, school, life and God, I'm glad to have gone through it all with you three. I know that we'll sooner or later go our separate ways and that's OK. Life wouldn't be exciting without change eh? But I thank you three from the bottom of my heart for being there, sharing the same dream, loving Jesus with all of yourselves and knowing that He alone has a great plan for each and everyone of us. Thanks for being my friends. (also for the necklace. loving it!)

Fauzi: For making me that scrapbook. Oh, you don't know how much that really touched my heart. You went through all that trouble from my mom's shop, to Bev trying to lie to me, to SAS, PTE, to AFC (with all your blur questions) and then back to MD with all those pictures filled with memories. I know its your first and last gift. It's something I will cherish. Thanks man. You're the dood.

Thanks Juan and Des for the donkey. haha I like what you can do with the tail. Yank it baby!

Thanks Sharon for the photoframe! It's totally cool

Thanks Pui Lim for that special movie. I am yet to view it la!

Thanks for all the sms-es. you know who you are

Not forgetting the blog that Ling put up. the craziness from me that Ting and Angel puts up with and the rest of the CGLs. To all ACTs29nerz, with so much love and passion. muahz

And thanks also to Juang for that snack and Jasmina for the card, not forgetting my cool friends from Math U1.1, Physics U2.1, Bus U3.0, GP U5.2. You guys are the best.

Anyway, I decided to take a new picture of my second day of being 19. Here it is:

And here is me.. back to normal.

And I gotta end today's post with this song, because thats what it's all about...

It's All About Jesus
It's all about the way he changed our lives
It's all about Jesus
The power of his blood can't be denied
It's all about Jesus
It's all about the convenant he made
It's all about Jesus
Victorious he rose up from the grave

It's all about Jesus
It's all about the way he set us free
It's all about Jesus
Bearing all our sins at Calvary
It's all about Jesus
It's all about the gift of love he gave
It's all about Jesus
The precious lamb of God was slain

We lift our hearts to him
He is the reason that we sing
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
We praise your name

bloggin online

2006-09-10T10:54:00.000+08:00

hi all. not much pictures from me at the mo! wait till i have time to take more pictures. everything have been really busy lately and i woke up with a drowsy feel. couldn't sleep much last night so I stayed up reading a book called "Before You Hit The Wall". Its my second time reading it and it's a good reminder. I think the first time I read it i simply breezed through it. Didn't pay specific attention and I missed out on several funny jokes that the author tried to display. Here's one.

To the Corinthians, Paul wrote:"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone wgo competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but wee do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize" (1 Cor 9:24-27)

The Corinthians were Greeks, so they understood Paul's meaning. Using the imaginery of Olympic-style games, Paul was challenging them to run the spiritual race with gusto. If Paul were saying the same thing in the language today, he'd probably say something to the effect of, "Look, you guys, if these pagans go through all this self-denial and rigorous training just to win a wreath of dying leaves held together with a piece of fishing line, then how much more should we train with diligence to obtain God's crown for us?"

How true is that? I've failed to recognized that back then, they dont get gold medals and stuff. They get recognized and dying-leaf crowns. People race their heart out for those stuff! It must've been an 'IN' thing. (this post is not to criticise anyone who is a greek!)

Reading this book has only reminded me that we do 'hit the wall' from time to time. When I say 'Hit the wall' I meant that you find yourself in a situation where you can no longer go on, no strength left and all you want to do is give up and go straight to sleep. I'm encouraged by how some people may hit the wall, and still choose to move on and find a way out. The author pointed out that it's not JUST about going through, under or over the wall but finding out a strategy to avoid bumping into the wall again. I think many times we try to avoid to wall instead of finding a strategy to overcome it and to never let it pull us down again. Tsk tsk, this call for drastic measures : TRAINING and it comes with a capital "T".

Some people think that just because I don't go around moaning over something I've got it all under control. I do go through a lot but I don't have to tell the whole wide world about it. So what's wrong with being joyful throughout the situation? I'm not going to choose to stay depress! No way! It's taking up too much of joy inside of me and I'd rather enjoy whatever I'm doing and find joy through it! (my name is Joyce after all!) The last thing I want to do is to turn to my blogger or to UU which I am affliated to and start pouring out my troubles hoping that someone from all around the world would come and make me feel better. I'm not saying that that's wrong. I'm saying that if that is my reason to blogging, then I've turned to the wrong source of comfort. I'm saying that I'd rather turn to my Jesus first, and the rest of it second. He's not a display in my heart, He is living in my heart. (this post is not to offend fellow bloggers, bear in mind. I'm just speaking my mind)

I remembered that when I first started blogging online, I've always thought that someone out there would be so kind and nice enough to leave me a comment or tag my tagboard then I would feel loved and well-known. Even seeking this sort of attention to a site that's world-wide and within an individual's finger-tip does not give you all the attention that you need. I doubt it can ever fill the void in your heart, no matter where and who you seek it from unless it come's from an eternal and unfailing love: Jesus of course. Now, I wouldn't speak of this if it wasn't true for me. Sure I say the wrong stuff at times, but about Jesus, I'm dead serious and I'm not speaking jargon. =p

If you're gonna go, 'oh no.. another Jesus story?'. Can I really help it? I can come up with different formulas, different ways of trying to tell you who has helped me through situation, but I cannot compromise the ways of God. He is the way, the truth and the life. And I made it through Him. I've hit the wall countless of times, but I pulled through because He gave me a hope and a future that will prosper and will not harm me (Jer 28:11). He gave me the love and the attention, more than I ever needed, that no one else can. He called me precious in His eyes and He honours me (Isaiah 43:4)! You don't get a lot of people who honour you that way and especially someone with royalty. This doesn't just go out to me, but it goes out to all of you. All you gotta do is believe and trust, and definitely re-think. A lot has to do with changing your mind set and it takes a lot of discipline. You don't expect an ordinary three year old kid withouth the right food and the right training to run the 100 metre race and break the record! (I emphasize on ordinary because there are some extraordinary kids as shown by Ripley's Believe it or not!)

Online blogging, gives us an insight to what others are going through. It opens the door for a lot of us to enter into your world and it does allow us to feel for you. But it's not the ultimate source for everything. The comfort that comes from online commenters are to encourage you but it doesn't sustain you. Jesus sents His heart out for you. Won't you open the door to Him?

TESTING

2006-09-06T12:27:00.000+08:00

My masterpiece! hehehe
Three stooges!
Derek the geek. well he attempted to be
Justin the bat man! so cute with the price tag
Gasps!

Bev, me, steph and choon mei
Us going crazy! mehehehe

More pictures

2006-09-04T12:34:00.000+08:00

Okay some more pictures to greet you with!

Lookie! my blog! hahaha lame la
Tyler Yeo!
The state of my room!
Can you guess who this is? this is what happens when you dont bring your own clothes for a project~
We were stalking that red car. naw kidding. i love the view of sunset. =)

Well I was going to entertain you with some vain pictures. But... something is wrong. oh well!! next time!

picture blog 101

2006-09-03T18:51:00.000+08:00

Picture blog. Finally! okay some of the pics are blur and i blame it on my nokia 3250. but anyway... have fun!

I love taking pictures of flowers. dont ask me why.

These crazy girls I met over my mom's friend's house. The girl in red described my friend as the guy with a lot of veins popping out. haha

WORLD CUP CRAZY! lagging la

and then I say goodbye with a hole in a sock. Can you guess whose is this?

mm

2006-09-02T23:56:00.000+08:00

boooo