Defeat is a step closer to success

2010-01-21T14:54:00.000+08:00

Short update..yesterday night was a happy one..haha..at least she replied me with a favourable reply..haha..and really..thanks..so ill start the poems&stuffs blog real soon..keep that in mind..and yeah..im gonna end here..and you can continue to look forward to future updates..!

2010-01-15T18:01:00.002+08:00

I was thinking of closing this blog down since its very dead..not more or less but very dead..and i doubt anyone views this page..so yeah..and if anyone is reading this..please follow me on twitter..www.twitter.com/876x..thanks so much..! And yeah..please tag too if you pass by here..im also thinking of reviving my poems&stuff blog..again..cos now ive many many many songs and poems that i guess i would like to share..so..yup..wait for that..and..yeah..thats about it..and for somebody..please talk to me either thru sms..msn..or tag..i just wanna talk with you again..!! But yeah..friends this time..dont think otherwise..okay..im done..12.08.09..whoa..thats a really long time..you may continue to expect more updates on here..but not everyday of course..so..tata..!

2009-08-12T22:48:00.000+08:00

A series of events have been taking place over this weeks or a month or so..okay..o levels in a few months time..which is not really good news..another one is grad nite is being discussed..so thats great though im a little against the venue..but so wells..then im gonna get a guitar after the o levels..yeah..so im considering whether to take gibson sg-400 or the flying v..55% prefer the sg-400 and 45% the flying v..but i like both as much..so how..shall ask experienced people for their advice..haahaa..:)okay..update shall be all..feel free to tag my tagboard but no discrimination or such..toodles..:D!

2009-07-13T00:07:00.003+08:00

Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen was awesome..! I've learnt the one and foremost thing that I think everyone should be doing right now.. In my opinion here goes the order of instruments that I'm interested to learn and from the easiest to the hardest: drum, piano, guitar.. It's my opinion so it's not entirely accurate though.. Anyway that'll be in a few months time.. Right now..

In my heart and my soul

I give you control

Consume me from the inside out

Give God everything, from deep down your heart and soul, give Him the control and let Him consume you from the inside out, and let transformation take place in your life..!

2009-06-24T01:40:00.000+08:00

sos paranoid and give love a try..i know them all..

2009-06-10T00:06:00.002+08:00

the question is,what i think might have happened to air france flight af447..

well it could have been quite similar to birgenair flight 301,where the pitot tubes were the main culprits in causing the crash.or the other possibility could be that it suffered a structural fracture somewhere in the plane.for sure,bad weather contributed to the catastrophe but definitely not the crash.and investigators have pointed out the fact that the plane exploded in mid-air and not on impact which could mean the pitot tubes displayed incorrect airspeed of likely a reading too slow then accelerating tremendously fast,confusing the pilots,of which they probably decreased the planes airspeed causing a stall and at high altitudes where the air is thin,a stall leads to a high chance of falling from the sky and not being able to stay airborne.the other could be a fracture somewhere in the structure of the plane,just waiting to give way,combined with harsh weather,the fracture could have worsened and eventually broke,leading to parts of the plane falling apart(so called the explosion in mid-air) and the crash..

well thats my take of what might have happened and im not sure if investigators have the same viewpoint or agree with my side of the story..

how does she know that you love her?

how do you show that you love her?

how does she know that you really,really,truly,love her?

2009-05-24T22:53:00.003+08:00

image credit: swee lee music company

i have a strong feeling of going to malaysia but i cant

i think ive been drifting away from God and i need to get back

i guess its just useless to just sit there and rant

i know that things will stay the same and never improve,no more on the same track

2009-05-19T00:14:00.001+08:00

i'm mastering how to play jonas brothers - tonight on the guitar..i'm eyeing the electric guitar..

2009-05-03T09:13:00.001+08:00

Everybody's always talking at me

Everybody's tryin' to get in my head

I wanna listen to my own heart talking

I need to count on myself instead

(Did you ever?) Lose yourself to get what you want

(Did you ever?) Get on a ride and wanna get off

(Did you ever?) Push away the ones you should have held close

Did you ever let go? Did you ever not know?

2009-05-02T17:56:00.002+08:00

Why can't we just be friends?It's not as if I'm going to like you or what.Why did you have to end it like this?I'm breaking up inside,Aaughhhhhh!Okay,I have no idea which way to go cos my mind's so confused.Tell you what,I even dreamt about you last night,seriously.Hope you're reading this,cos I do read your blog,just that I don't know if you want me to tag or even leave behind my presence.I'm just asking us to be friends,friends only.

I'm kicking down the walls

I gotta make 'em fall

Just break through 'em all

I'm punchin', crashing - I'm gonna

Fight to find myself

Me and no one else

Which way, I can't tell

I'm searchin', searchin'

Can't find the...way that I should turn

I should turn right or left

It's...it's like nothing works - without you

I don't know where to go

What's the right team

I want my own thing

So bad I'm gonna scream

I can't choose, so confused

What's it all mean

I want my own dream

So bad I'm gonna scream

Is it her, is it love

Can the music ever be enough

Gotta work it out, you can work it out

You can do it, you can do it

Oh!

Aaughhhhhh!

2009-04-26T20:31:00.002+08:00

My first question..how bad is it?the situation has worsened and its really bad..anyway im gonna learn guitar soon and its gonna improve my song writing path cos itll add rhythm to it:)..im sorry if it caused so much trouble to you..i just hope that your hostility will end as soon as our friends know that its fake and like we'll be the same as the days we had together..together,get over this hurdle..!

There's always gonna be another mountain

I'm always gonna wanna make it move

Always gonna be a up-hill battle

Sometimes were gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there

Ain't about what's waiting on the other side

It's the climb

2009-04-25T21:21:00.002+08:00

The great thing thats happened so far this week was yesterday,when i got baptised..ive been writing many cool songs which mainly relates to the past things that have been happening over the week..bascially its about me going away from you cos i think you dont want to see me and i dont want to cause discomfort to you..besides our friends are all teasing us which i dont wish you to 受到委屈..oh and stay tuned to my poems and stuff blog..anyway this song has been stuck in my head this week or so..

Jonas Brothers – Sorry

Broken hearts and last goodbyes, restless nights

But lullabies helps to make this pain go away

I realize I let you down

Told you that I'd be around

I'm building up the strength just to say

I'm Sorry

For breaking all the promises that I wasn't around to keep

It's on me,

This time is the last time I will ever beg you to stay

But you're already on your way

Filled with sorrow, filled with pain

Knowing that I am to blame

For leaving your heart out in the rain

And I know you're gonna walk away

And leave me with the price to pay

Before you go I wanted to say that I'm

I'm Sorry

For breaking all the promises that I wasn't around to keep

It's on me,

This time is the last time I will ever beg you to stay

But you're already on your way

Can't make it alive on my own

But if you have to go,

Then please girl, just leave me alone

'Cause I don't want to see

You and me going our separate ways

I'm begging you to stay

If it isn't too late

I'm Sorry

For breaking all the promises that I wasn't around to keep

It's on me,

This time is the last time I will ever beg you to stay

But you're already on your way

But your already on your way

2009-04-21T22:29:00.002+08:00

I have a strong feeling that the 'him' in jingwens blog is likely to be me and if thats so then thats really a terrible situation im in right now..ive a few songs..mostly about the hot topic many people like us experience now and probably i might say one or two about my present situation and about you too..getting baptised on friday and stay tuned for my poem blog..

2009-04-18T20:42:00.002+08:00

I've managed to post some songs and poems on my poem blog and basically most of the songs are in relation to someone. I'm working on a song about you and if I do get the chance, you'll be the first to hear it personally from me, I hope so. So 17 Again was awesome, Zac Efron outfits were really cool and stuff. Hannah Montana: The Movie, well that'll be after the examinations, but you should hear the soundtrack, it's really quite catchy and nice so as to say. Hey Song Tat, update your blog ya, it's like been left there for a long time. Hey you, I don't see you online at all these past month or so, please don't block me, hopefully you didn't cause you said you would never do that.

2009-04-15T21:46:00.002+08:00

The wonderful news that i have this week is that 17 Again is out tomorrow but unfortunately i wont be able to watch it until saturday when ill be freer. the new movie that ill be looking forward to is Hannah Montana: The Movie out in June the 18th. unseemingly im attracted to disney stars and their-related movies.. im starting to get the feeling that it could be my hostility that caused us not to communicate with each other but i must say, when you said hi to me the other day under pressure, i was rather elated and pleased that youre still willing to talk to me:).. okay so for a wrap, i want to talk to you but dont know how, 17 Again's tomorrow and i dont see you online msn at all these few days or months so i just hope you didnt block me.

2009-04-08T23:07:00.001+08:00

I'll leave things the way they are right now..JONAS BROTHERS: THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE TOMORROW:D..!!!

2009-04-05T22:13:00.001+08:00

i guess my previous post was all sad and stuff..well..i want to continue this friendship but at the same time i think ill have to keep it in the dark..so well..gotta sort things out:)..anyway jonas brothers: the 3d concert experience is just 4 days away:D..!!and yeah..i think i want to buy a hat/cap from 77th street which i saw in tampines mall yesterday..pretty cool actually..and a jacket from far east plaza..good fridays coming and i know God is going to use me to invite people to Christ this friday..im gonna make it happen..todays sermon really struck me hard and left a deep thinking thought..okay, jb movie coming up and 17 again next thursday..:D~whoo..!

2009-04-04T00:23:00.002+08:00

I've finally figured out. if time permits i'll stay right here and wait

i'll never forget i'll remember this date

the day my heart was in this rusty state

waiting slowly ever since i caught the bait

Sorry if I ignored your feelings. Probably I was being too selfish. Maybe I moved on with life and didn't care about the crap my friends were saying about, but you still did. Let's just say they have a verbal diaherra. I believe it'll slowly die down and of course, you take it easy. Let time be the healer of your wound. I hope it is just temporary cause I don't want to face you and be 'strangers' forever.

Well there's no need to fight

We're just wasting time (Tonight)

If you give it a try

Well then maybe you'll find

(We might work this out)

Well we know we're in love

So let's keep it alive

(Keep it alive, keep it alive)

(Tonight)

I'm starting to see the morning light

We finally worked this out

I believe that we would be where we had once been. I just hope that it would be soon because every thought of the reminisce is tearing me down. Seriously, don't be bothered by others since you know what you truly meant.

2009-03-30T23:00:00.002+08:00

okay..im in dire need of tags..in fact i doubt anyone visits my blog except a hopeful me..so please tag..and visit the poems blog and give your comments..they are very very much appreciated..!okay,for something more positive to look forward to in the coming month,distinctively there are two movies..jonas brothers: the 3d concert experience (opens 9 april) and 17 again (opens 16 april)..ive been waiting to watch them like for ages..!!fortunately its honours day on the 9th of april which means im free to watch:D..!and ya..heres a tip,since nowadays the weather is getting warmer,drink lots of water and dont over-stress yourself..anyway ill pray for those who are uncomfortable and unwell:D..and im will be a light that shines Your name.looking forward to daniels outing ya..!

2009-03-19T00:39:00.002+08:00

Oh finally..haa..thanks jingwen for helping me with the blog:D..!3 days have gone which i spent in school..oh and i really hope g12 was occuring again this week..and the delirious? concert really blew my mind off though the volume was really loud..ah well i shant mention further cos itll never end..anyway check out the link for the new blog:D..i did the poems (gee..actually some of them sound like songs instead..) myself,hence theyre copyright and please give your comments:)..!

2009-03-15T02:48:00.000+08:00

im really exhausted and im gonna wrap things up briefly..the cross country was quite a refreshment and i got 64th place which i think i was like the 5th or so in my class..then g12 conference really poofed me out..but anyway im looking forward to the subsequent g12 conferences cos i really felt a deep connection between God and me..so well..and yeah,jingwen i need your help..haa..how to set up a blog..?im not in a hurry though..

2009-03-01T01:41:00.002+08:00

for cest la vie v which ended about 5 hours ago,a great deal of people dressed stunningly awesome.the performance was great,the programme however wasnt that pleasing.well i kinda took that opportunity to somehow enhance my relationship with friends and so on and so forth.and something just inspired me.since i dont really have a full suit (of which i mean it must consist of a jacket, shirt, pants and shoes), i decided that either topman (im reluctant on this cos most of the time they dont have the sizes and complete wear) or g2000 (haa..sorry zhiwei if i copy you but you looked simply awesome in it..well eric too la..argh..everyone looked awesome in their clothes).well the thing that inspired me wasnt that.i plan to start another blog that completely boasts my short story collection and poems.so well,im considering it,cos i have a lot of loose papers filled with my poems that i stuff inside my pencil case and i think i should share it as it most of it relates very much to reality.okay back to the cest la vie,the funny thing was that a few of my friends wore clothes from topman and i was exactly a walking advertisement for topman.well kinda.my blazer,waistcoat and skinny jeans were all from there except the shirt, belt and shoes.oh snap,well this is quite lengthy so ill keep it short.i had bens and jerrys ice cream which was very cool but there are too few outlets and i dont know why almost all of them are concentrated at the city area.i plan to buy a suit from g2000.well somewhat the complete set.and yeah,thanks jingwen for answering my burning query.

Don't wanna fall asleep, 'cuz I don't know if I'll get up

And I don't wanna cause a scene,

But I'm dying without your love

Begging to hear your voice;

Tell me you love me, too.

Cause I'd rather just be alone if I know that I can't have you

2009-02-22T01:21:00.002+08:00

amazingly topman doesnt seem to sell anymore of the jeans that i intended to buy..anyway im currently interested in the black one this time but they dont have my size again:(..and ive realised a very successful way to do well for all of the subjects;D..

Everyone knows it's meant to be

Falling in love just you and me

Till the end of time

Till I'm on her mind

It'll happen

I've been making lots of plans

Like a picket fence and a rose garden

I'll just keep on dreaming

But it's cool cause we're just friends

Small talk on IM

Just one word sentences

It's cool we're just friends

If I had my way

We'd talk and talk all day, yeah

somehow somewhat this paragraphs describe a life story of someone i shant disclose:)..looking forward to next week or rather the end of next week:D..

2009-02-18T22:49:00.002+08:00

i want to buy the black stretch skinny jeans from topman and i think it'll most probably be near the end of the week..the last two days of the weekdays are going to be real hectic and likely on friday or saturday can i have some leisure..

There she goes again

The girl I'm in love with

It's cool we're just friends

We walk the halls at school

We know it's casual

It's cool we're just

I don't wanna lead you on, no

The truth is I've grown fond, yeah

2009-02-16T21:43:00.000+08:00

oh yeah..just got my topman card last friday and i promptly went to buy another jacket..well lets just say the original price was 186 but i paid only 49 cos there was a sale:) and the jacket was seriously the type i had been looking for except that it was grey in colour..and the following day i went and got a smart trousers and a waistcoat..its cool yeah:) and theres even a sales going on at the various topman outlets which is seriously a good buy..im now eyeing on a pair of skinny jeans which was 86 and now costs 29 only..!:D see the difference:)..??and yeah..i have a good idea on when to wear these items..itll be soon..at the end of this month so thats a very obvious clue already..:) and jinho dont sprout nonsense*_*""..

2009-02-11T21:58:00.006+08:00

since jinho wanted it he got it..this was during chinese new year..haa..today felt like it was friday and i sure know that tomorrow would be a great day too..this week has so far been great..! and finally my turn to get revenge on..muhaahaa..and the poor unfortunate souls jonas brothers music video looks so cool..! im just wondering where to find the almost similar kind of white jacket that joe jonas wore in the 'hold on' music video..please tell me where to find it if you know..thank ya..!

2009-02-10T22:32:00.002+08:00

Today is the awesomest day ever! apart from some craps here and there..oh man,i so want to go marina square topman again to buy waistcoats/blazers/belt and bugis junction to scout for one shirt that reiner has..its so cool! anyway a big thank you goes out to those who are understanding and caring and for those who are simply the opposite,i give you hope but unfortunately its limited.

Poor unfortunate souls

In pain

In need

This one longing to be thinner

That one wants to get the girl

And do I help them?

Yes, indeed!

Those poor unfortunate souls

So sad

So true

They come flocking to me crying

"Will you help us, pretty please?"

And I help them!

Yes I do!

No, we're not gonna work this out tonight

(We won't work this out)

No, we're not gonna make this right

So I'll give a kiss and say goodbye

(Give a kiss goodbye)

'Cause we're not gonna work this out

Tonight

2009-02-07T22:29:00.001+08:00

im having mixed feelings,i dont want to get into any relationships,i want to focus on my studies,so stop it.im sorry if im hostile towards you but at that moment i was simply loss at words.i know i may seem hostile but im changing,give it time.i am going to be better,trust me.

Been feeling lost, can't find the words to say

Spendin' all my time, stuck in yesterday

Where you are is where I wanna be

2009-02-01T03:12:00.003+08:00

this week's been fine..and today..as in the last day of january,i went to far east plaza with wei siong and got a really cool nice shirt..then went to topman at marina square and got 2 cool red and purple slim ties and a dark blue super skinny jeans and a greyish skinny jeans..after that we had starbucks ice blended coffee and headed home via mrt cos roads closure due to chingay..anyway i guess i could wear that shirt to cest' la vie in the end of february..anyway vote for magicbox float at chingay.org.sg..!!and im settled my mind on learning acoustic guitar and bass guitar which would most probably take place sadly to say after the o levels..im really keen in drums but its quite unrealistic and besides guitar is easier to learn (i think)..anyway this song been stuck in my head..jonas brothers - thats just the way we roll..

I woke up on my roof with my brothers

There's a whale in the pool with my mother

And my dad paints the house different colors

Where would we be, if we couldn't dream?

And I know

We get a little crazy

And I know

We get a little loud

And I know

We're never gonna fake it

We are wild

We are free

We are more than you think

So call us freaks

But that's just the way we roll

You got moves, I've got shoes, let's go dancing

Pop and lock, battle dance [battle dance] against Hanson

If we lose, all the girls, they'll be laughing

Where would we be, if we couldn't dream?

And I know

We get a little crazy

And I know

We get a little loud

And I know

We're never gonna fake it

We are wild

We are free

We are more than you think

So call us freaks

But that's just the way we roll

And we're old enough to know

We're never letting go

'Cause that's just the way we roll

And I know

We get a little crazy

And I know

We get a little loud

And I know

We're never gonna fake it

We are wild

We are free

We are more than you think

So call us freaks

But that's just the way we roll

And I know

We get a little crazy

And I know

We get a little loud

And I know

We're never gonna fake it

We are wild

We are free

We know more than you think

So call us freaks

'Cause that's just the way we roll

That's just the way we roll

Oh That's just the way we roll

2009-01-28T22:15:00.002+08:00

hey,im sorry if i caused any misunderstanding or unhappiness..i mean if im in the wrong ill definitely apologise..im very sorry if i offended you in one way or another and that its never intended..im sorry if i caused a lot of disturbance or chaos in your life and that i really have no intention of doing so..im sorry if my 'hostile-like' behaviour caused some problems and im really trying an effort to improve/change,give me some more time..im sorry if i kept saying sorry but i cant think of any other words to replace sorry..

2009-01-22T21:14:00.000+08:00

Its great that im able to see my friends from all over the place...and erics such a joker..! nonetheless i assume that eric and jinho and whoever else that blabber about me liking jia en is just crap...besides..this year is the o level year and i dont want to get involved in any relationships as of this year..actually make that 3 more years cos we arent supposed to get into relationships until 18 years old..so yeah..im trying to clear any misunderstanding thats brewing and yup..if i dont happen to say hi to you even though i see you and you see me..i apologise and ill try to change myself and indeed say hi to you or just a simple hi gesture..hope the people involved are reading this..haa..:D

2009-01-14T23:12:00.003+08:00

Today's SuperTeen programme really tests how long your bum is able to sit still...the programme is over a span of 3 days, accumulating a total time of 39.5h including today..although short toilet breaks are implemented in between sessions, you honestly feel an uncontrollable urge to just arise and roam around..and the stupidest thing of all was that for the entire 13h i spent in school today, i only visited the iRoom, canteen, toilet and the foyer..i mean like, that's the only place we ever go and the most frequent was between the iRoom and the canteen area..tomorrow's going to be the same and friday's going to be 0.5h longer than the days before..but to be frank, it teaches a lot of things that really enables you to change yourself which, is totally up to you to decide..

2009-01-07T23:35:00.000+08:00

Wow, it's really amazing and shocking how people can change. It's not that I have not noticed that but that it was a total unexpected stunning encounter. I mean, I'm not invisible in front of you so why can't you just 打个招呼? Would saying a word of 'hello', 'hi' or whatever thing there is just to greet the other person kill you? It's not like we're both 陌生人 or something close or like that. I don't know the cause, but whatever the cause, I am feeling as if you 翻脸不认人. The feeling isn't good as such, I'm not going to disclose any names and I think someone has to take the initiative. Well, I consulted my tutor and she has a point, I could take the first step. I'm not pointing the blame at anyone but you know, arrggghhh...you get it don't you...

2009-01-04T02:44:00.003+08:00

Today it's going to be 2 days in 1. I doubt 100% that I'll be able to sleep tonight due to the fact that some unfriendly friends couldn't care to remind me of the school holiday work that needs to be completed. Instead, they reminded each other without informing me. Now I'm rushing through trying desperately to finish all the work that I can accomplish. Anyway it's the year of 'Love Your Neighbour', can't people be more caring towards each other...? God, I'm praying that You would stir some care in peoples' hearts towards each other, I also hope that the friends I know are really true friends who stand by you, guide you and help you. By the way, view Miley Cyrus' - True Friend lyrics, some lyrics are just that true. Oh well, I'm not going to say anything about school cos it's mundane except the fact that you've been in school so long, everytime you think of the 'O' Level examinations are in this year in a few more months time and time moves faster than you hope it would, it simply freaks you out. That's my take this year.

2008-12-31T01:39:00.001+08:00

In approximately 21h and 55mins time, the year 2008 will be history. 2009 is a new year. Put all the unhappy, unmemorable and bad events behind you. Start All Over. I know 'Start All Over' is a song by Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) but some song lyrics are just spot-on. We always need to look into the future. That is why we also plan for the future. 2009 is indeed going to be a tough and stressful year for all of us, nevertheless, remember the times that you persevered in P6 or/and those difficult situations. Reflect and revisit. Think of how can you improve yourself, needless to say, for the better. Everybody makes mistakes, however we need to learn and minimise the chance of the same mistake we once made reoccur again. The minute occurrence of that terrible and fateful mistake would enhance your step closer to success. Although school is about to begin again and many of us dread the thought of going back to 'jail', don't think about it this way. Look deeper and understand why. The primary purpose of the government building numerous schools all across this little island is to enable and equip us with the knowledge needed to survive, earn the necessary bucks and of course, to upgrade our skills in the working world. Don't have the mindset that school is a 'jail'. Don't say die before you're dead. If so, your parents wouldn't have gone to work and you might not be alive now. The working world is much tougher and deadlier than our schooling lives. Look, when you work, what holidays are there even? All you get is about 30 days of leave which you have to decide when to use it for the entire year and the public holidays are your holidays. Isn't being a student much better? You get fixed school holidays, weekends are free, the time you spend in school are fixed and scheduled, and all you have to do is just study. Okay, maybe the word 'study' isn't appetizing. But so what? Many countless working people, be it students working part-time or adults, they would rather be a student and not go to work. Well, I might have said too much but it is necessary as I feel too many students out there need this to revive their hardworking spirit within themselves. I also feel that there is another reason, we sometimes feel that working hard now doesn't bring any instant results. What we want is instant results, that's why when the computer is lagging or our handphone has hanged, we get frustrated and therefore our patience reduces. However that's not the case when it comes to studying or schooling. The results we get are in terms of the knowledge gain, the degrees earned and of course, the amount of salary earned. These are long-term results. 'School' and 'study' may sound revolting and unappealing, it's the best word to use though if not why did someone create them? * * * * * * * * * * * * Anyway, just to update, the Bombardier Challenger 604 had been ready for delivery about 3 days ago but I'll probably give the plane to the receiver tomorrow, on what's most likely going to be my last meal for the year 2008. The A380 is almost complete, with a handful of decals to be sticked onto the fuselage and just to connect the colossal wings and the main landing gear together. I should be able to finish in a day which I'm planning and hoping to be on Thursday. Today it seems, Wednesday, 31 December 2008, I'm going to complete every scratch of homework that needs to be done and due for Friday. That's my plan and I hope it turns out just the way I want it, or else I'll be 'dead'. Today, FCBC's Countdown Party @ TC, 9.30pm-12.30am. The dress code is 'Occupation'. Please let me know if you want to come. I'm pretty certain that no one is going to read until here. In fact, I'm almost certain.

2008-12-25T03:52:00.001+08:00

PLEASE be patient and view this.and oh,merry chirstmas to one and all..!and remember the reason why we celebrate christmas..!:D

As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year there is a celebration in my honor and I think that this year the celebration will be repeated. During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many radio announcements, TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone is talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer.

It is really very nice to know, that at least once a year, some people think of me. As you know, the celebration of my birthday began many years ago. At first people seemed to understand and be thankful of all that I did for them, but in these times, no one seems to know the reason for the celebration. Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they don't know the meaning of the celebration.

I remember that last year there was a great feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts. But, do you want to know something? I wasn't invited. I was the guest of honor and they didn't remember to send me an invitation.

The party was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside, they closed the door in my face...and I wanted to be with them and share their table. In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close their doors to me.

Since I was not invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner. They were all drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and laughing at everything. They were having a great time. To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed drunk. He sat on the sofa and all the children ran to him, saying : "Santa Claus, Santa Claus".... as if the party were in his honor !

At 12 midnight all the people began to hug each other ; I extended my arms waiting for someone to hug me and .... do you know .... no one hugged me. Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe, there was one for me. What would you feel if on your birthday everybody shared gifts and you did not get one ? I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left. Every year it gets worse. People only remember to eat and drink, the gifts, the parties and nobody remembers me. I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life. I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you. Today, I only want that you believe this with all you heart.

I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever imagined, a spectacular party. I'm still making the final arrangements. Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you. I want to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book. Only those on the guest list will be invited to the party. Those who don't answer the invitation, will be left outside.

Do you know how you can answer this invitation? it is by extending it to others whom you care for...

I'll be waiting for all of you to attend my party this year...

See you soon..... I love you !

-Jesus-

Let's put Jesus back into Christmas. This is not a holiday season, but the Christmas season.

Let's not care about those who want to take Christ out of Christmas.

If you are ashamed of Christ now, He will be ashamed of you later.

Remember Jesus is the reason for this season!!!

2008-12-20T01:43:00.002+08:00

Recently I haven't had the time to use the com as such you don't see me online as often as before. Now I'm currently working on the Airbus A380 & Interior by Revell and 3 more models are waiting for me to complete. Namely, Challenger 600 by Revell, A340 Star Alliance and B737-500 both by some Chinese company. I bought them just a few days ago and I hope I can complete the A380 hopefully by year-end as well if possible the Challenger 600 too.

2008-11-30T14:50:00.003+08:00

Actually yesterday morning we were supposed to go walk/jog/run kind of stuff but I preferred my bed more. So today a repeat occured again. I didn't go for service today cos my stomach was having a war. However it has gradually ceased. OH GOSH, I'm having a dilemma as to whether I should continue with cycling, forking out my own money for rental, or I should just go walk/jog/run, which is absolutely free of charge. I'm very comfortable with cycling but I guess it burns less than walk/jog/run. Oh well, dilemmas always occur in lives. I'll like to keep this short though since all my other posts are rather unsightly and uninvitingly lengthening. Oh, there's a Christmas event by FCBC called 'My Hope, Singapore' held at TCT from 1pm to 5pm. It's a party sort of thing and all are welcome, just have to let me know though. Song Tat seems to be going so...haha...I doubt if I extend the invitation to Jing Wen, she'll not shun away from it. Well, and tomorrow I don't know how I'm going to extend my imaginary handshake to Jia En and wish her...

2008-11-29T00:03:00.001+08:00

Today was rather a tiring yet fun-filled day. Although I had to wake up early for tuition, it was compensated with sumptuous chicken wings and of course, cycling! After tuition, I headed down to meet Justin and then went cycling. Initially we had decided on heading for Changi and back. However, since I suggested the route of cycling to the Esplanade, we then concluded and mightly cycled towards the Esplanade. Worries began unfolding in my mind when we reached the end of Fort Road. I was unsure if there would be a path that would take us to the Esplanade. Haha...guess what, there actually is. It's kind of a overhead bridge that has many turns and chain-railings that prevent you from cycling on it but we rejected the idea of pushing our bikes and cycled through it. Then it was a parallel road to the ECP that leads straight to the Esplanade, or that's what I initially thought. Unwittingly, the road was a dead end and we had to cycle on dirt which was super-muddy and our bikes, footwear and feet were all muddy. So we turned back, and went to those toilet stops to wash ourselves. Dwang! It was so troublesome. We then went on to Bedok Jetty and then back to Big Splash. Justin bolded the idea of going again further into the dirt path we had earlier encountered and so since we had the time, we decided on that. We went inner, braved through the tall grasses and leaves and this time we definitely remembered to avoid the muddy patches as much as possible. Well, we couldn't go too far in as the sun was descending and it was quite deserted. So we turned back and returned the bikes. Then we had some kind of steamboat buffet similar to Seoul Garden just that the quality was mediocre. Wow, we ate from let's say 7.30pm till 9.45pm. I guess the people there were not as happy cos we were there for so long! So yeah...it was like the first time I'd cycled in weeks! Overjoyed? Extensively overjoyed! To account for the weight gain from the food, tomorrow which is today at about 7am, we'll jog or run and of course walk, from here to Changi Village. It sounds impossible to me so I'm praying that it'll be possible. And on the final note, the imposter who keyed the same name as me on my tagboard was using a school computer. I'm one step closer to gathering evidence against him. Luckily, one thing I remember that is Jia En's birthday's on Monday...I just hope I'd remember to wish. It's just what friends do and has got nothing to do with like or love kind of stuff. In fact, there isn't any relation between the duo, so cut crapping... Oh, and PLEASE TAG!

2008-11-26T23:40:00.002+08:00

Please take note that the things on the tag column and the stuff written by someone named

'annoymous' on Jia En's blog are not by me.

2008-11-26T01:03:00.003+08:00

Firstly, since Mr Seah wants to be recognised for exposing my birthday date, I shall grant his desire. Here it goes: Without the extraordinary help of Mr Seah Wei Siong Glenn, I wouldn't have had any birthday wishes from anyone in school. Therefore, I would like to extend a special hand to thank him sincerely for letting my birthday date be known in exchange for birthday wishes from people. I guess he's going to 'skin' me alive for doing this...it's a bit overboard...hahaha. Well Monday I went with my cell group and people to Planet Crush, we had lan games, namely Dota (I have totally no inkling on how to play this so i skipped it), Counter Strike Strike (I enjoy this very much) and so on and so forth. They were hosting a Dota competition at 11.30am so we switched to the console room where we engaged in Xbox 360 Live, PS3 and Wii. One thing is certain, we had a great time. After which the rest went to McDonalds in the vicinity which i absolutely dreaded. Since I had not been exercising, why should I put on more unnecessary weight? Anyway someone backed me up as such, 4 of us including my cell leader went to the hawker centre nearby. I mean hawker food is still healthier than fast food right? Besides, wasn't fast food was created in order to enable someone to have a munch quickly whether dining in or on the go? Well, at least I didn't feel guilty. After eating our fill, we went to my cell leader's house for the first time. It was quite nicely refurbished as it was a new house and we had a game of Risk. It's a tough strategy board game for which I was the first to be kicked out (I can only blame the cards for this). I stayed a while longer till 5.30pm or so, since I ended the game early, my cell leader tried to teach me how to play the guitar but it only lasted a few minutes. After which we headed for the MRT and was on my way home. Now I'm still struck down by cough and flu but I guess it should be clearing. This Friday there's a high chance that I'll be frequenting East Coast Park and my two very useful legs (there's sufficient hints given for the activity that is planned on this very day). Gee...can't someone tag my blog? I've been like tagging Jia En and Song Tat's blog until even their blog has livened up so much although they don't update that often. Grrr....I also am convinced that only a handful, I think way less than that, only skimp through my posts everytime. Bingo, now I know why some people don't update their blogs regularly...hahaha...I mean like is there any point in updating when people just take a quick glance at it...? Haiz, well, there's nothing much we can do. But not to worry, I'll tag and tag others...haha...ha...!

2008-11-23T01:37:00.003+08:00

I don't know what's happening to me. As from Scream, High School Musical 3 soundtrack,

'I don't know where to go

What's the right team

I want my own thing

I can't choose, so confused

What's it all mean

I want my own dream

So bad I'm gonna scream

Oh!

Aaughhhhhh!'

What can you gather from this lyrics? How did Troy feel in the scene? That's probably what's happening to me. The cause...haha...pretty much similiar to this:

'Yeah the clock's running down

Hear the crowd gettin' loud

I'm consumed by the sound

Is it her, is it love

Can the music ever be enough

Gotta work it out, you can work it out

You can do it, you can do it'

So...up to you to go figure out...can't reveal much about this kind of stuff...haha...

Oh ya, Jia En's birthday's nearing...gotta remember to wish her 'cos she wished me. I really felt kinda' weird at that moment when she wished me though...I felt rather surprised cos I wasn't expecting someone to wish me (more so a girl) and I didn't announce my birthday to anyone. Seemingly it's just weird. However, I'm not spreading the wrong message here. It's just that I personally feel that it is only polite and sincere to wish someone on their birthday when they had wished you on your birthday. Isn't that how mutual friendship is supposed to be?

2008-11-22T02:14:00.005+08:00

I feel that the sore in my throat has ceased and has since cleared. However the flu in my nose is still reluctant to disappear. Haha...finally I found a photo which I think I smiled best or rather I smiled well. Go view Song Tat's blog (it's on the 20 November 2008 post, the photos on which we made the friendship thingy.) Indeed, that startled and surprised me that I could produce such a smile...haha...it's very surprising when I first saw it. Well actually I didn't think that such a photo would arise 'cos I didn't expect one to occur. The weird thing though, is that everytime I thought I was smiling whenever I take a photo, I'm still frowning or something similiar to that. Why? The cause is still unknown. Andrew kept on 'complimenting' that my eyes are too small, maybe if I smile more, it will be even smaller. And the light decorations in Orchard Road are on display! Just about three and a half hours ago, we took a bus ride down to Orchard Road and went one round back home. That's to break the monotony of me dulling at home. This coming Monday will be our cell outing which I think is the first in history and I hope it won't be the last. I mean, we really lack of bonding among us or rather it just isn't enough bond yet. So I hope that through such activities (wanted to use 'stuff' but Mrs Jay said that it was too casual and too generalised a word to use), we would be able to get closer to one another. I think the Mega Meals at Burger King and MacDonald's are crazy. They're like attempting to make Singaporeans Mega-sized. Just imagine the amount of fat and sodium used to make the burger alone and the entire tower of patties puffing down your osephegus (sp.?) is enough to prevent me at all costs from purchasing it. I mean, what's the point of spending money to make you obese? And afterwards you'll be spending more money exercising. And if you think that the burger in it has veggie that is supposed to be healthy, think again. The veggie portion isn't enough to compensate for the amount of patties, seasoning and dressing added. In the end, it's as if the veggie is of no use. With that, I'd recommend Subway. It's much healthier compared to the other fast-food companies. That's my opinion and it's soon becoming a fact. And one more thing, I feel that my life (it may include other guys' lives as well), is somewhat coincidental to the song 'Scream' sung by Zac Efron in High School Musical 3. To have a better understanding, view the lyrics, observe the lyrics and think through about what it is trying to say. Songs aren't just written for us to have fun, joy and laugher (special thanks to Andrew for introducing me to these three words simultaneously). There's a whole lot of meaning behind and backing the structure of the song. No wonder the music industry's booming. Well, the time here is 2.44a.m. and I guess I should be in bed two and a half hours ago. Therefore, good night, or in another sense. Good morning starshine, the Earth says hello!

2008-11-20T21:37:00.006+08:00

Oh man, I'm down with flu and sore throat. I've been wheezy throughout yesterday and today. My nose had been leaking badly but the leak has since ceased. It's like everytime I sneeze, my throat jolts and electrifies my whole neck segment and I can assure you, that isn't a nice feeling to endure. And now, thanks to the China trip...I've been on alert to improve smiling. It feels weird though. The ironic thing is now is that I can hear better on my right ear than my left ear due to my blocked nose. This causes unequal pressure in one ear than another which affects my hearing. This is temporary though. Once I get better, I'm certain that I'll be cycling. And oh, A-Math's Trigonometry isn't that tough as some people claim it is, although you need to memorise trigonometry formulas. But overall it's pretty straightforward and simple once you grasp the concept. Or that's what I gather so far. Okay, that's all for now, I shall keep this post short and sweet.

2008-11-18T00:38:00.005+08:00

I genuinely need to go cycling. Although my weight stays neutral, I can sense my spare tire mounting. I guess if I cycle, this time it will be from here to Changi and then most probably persist till Pasir Ris. This rather, is to account for the number of days (it's been more than a month) that I've not gone cycling and for consuming the food intake over this period of time. Actually I could have gone cycling a long time ago, it's just that I refuse to rent from the shop I used to frequent. They got me so pissed off with them that that was the last time I'd give them business. However I am not too sure with the routine and procedure from renting the bikes from the adjacent store. Hence the delay. Oh well, since I know I need to cycle, then nothing shall stop me from exercising! Anyway, I feel like getting more blazers, nevertheless the money issue initiates. Not to worry, I'll save up. I've been eyeing Topman, their website displays stunningly attractive slim-fit blazers. For the cost...I'm stumped. And I've got absolutely no idea if the shops in Singapore sells them. But one thing's for sure, I'm going to get more clothes by the end of this year! Seriously, I'm hoping that Song Tat and the rest would plan something again which I can participate in. Probably catch a movie. But if they're considering WildWildWet, I'm baffled. I can swim well, it's just that there are other worries that escort it (I shan't say it :D). Ah well, it doesn't make much of a difference cos no one ever reads my posts. I sense it eminently, we shall see.

2008-11-17T01:07:00.000+08:00

Let me first enlighten you that this is going to be rather elongated but please spend time to read it although the first section may lose your interest. Please. So far, today, I personally feel that it was one of the best sermons that Pastor Lawrence Khong gave. The topic was The Call To Excellence: Be Shining Stars. He preached about being excellent in everything we do for God. Which is also to say, we cannot just be ordinary, we need to be extraordinary in whatever we do and we do it not for ourselves. It's a great thing because as we all apprehend, most of us are just doing things with the " 'suka-suka' way/a little bit of effort is enough/pass can already/this guy kay-kiang work so hard for what" kind of attitude. First and foremost, how far do you think we can achieve and progress with this kind of mindset? I deduce that this generation must break the status quo of having an average and mediocre tendency whenever we do something. Yes, mediocre's the word to use here. There are three steps, which Pastor Khong cited, that will enable us to take a step closer to attaining excellence. Number one, we strive to be excellent in all things that we do whether we like it or not, we do our outmost best that we can perform and make it Delighting The Lord. Here are several verses that accompany it - >Psalm 8:1,9 >Psalm 148:13 > Psalm 150:2 >Matthew 5:48 >1 Corinthians 10:31 >Ephesians 6:5-7. Secondly, we need to add in Details. Details, no matter how minor and minute it may be, it does make a huge difference to the entire outcome. Lastly, Diligence. I guess this is getting too lengthy as such I shan't elaborate on this. Verses under this - >Proverbs 12:24 >Philippians 2:12-15 >Proverbs 13:4 >2 Peter 1:10. Though we cannot totally be perfect, but given that we put in the effort and sweat to produce excellence or somewhat close to that, it is a good achievement and someone will definitely take notice of that. After service, Andrew and I went to PP. He hunted for his PSP games for which after I went to FOX to purchase a shirt...rather cool one...and quite cheap in some sense too...hah...you might catch me wearing it to church one Sunday. You'll never know! Actually I'm looking forward to December, where I'll be able to get more clothes from a shop that starts with B (I apologise as I choose not to say the brand...hahah...:D). I don't know why I'm beginning to be like a girl cos girls do tend to go shopping for clothes and so on and so forth, don't they? Pardon me for the lengthy updated post...:D.

2008-11-14T00:47:00.000+08:00

Here's one of the many short poems that I've written..hope you enjoy..!

Time

Time is important

It can never be forgotten

Time cannot be wasted

Although this is not the method

Time will run

When things are fast

Time's stopping

When things are uninteresting

Time depends on how you use

It could be your Monday blues

Today may be fast

At least it's not the last

Tomorrow's time may be slow

But this is not a blow

Everyday's time

The control's mine

Day and night time is right

This is not a fright

Time don't wait for you and me

Let's go before we cannot see

We shouldn't waste time

Make full use of it this lifetime

Because when it's gone

Don't bother to mourn

I guess this isn't so perfect yet..but there's many more and stories that I've written myself..hope opinions beginning raining in my tagboard..!:D

2008-11-12T00:18:00.000+08:00

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 - Right Here, Right Now (Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens)

Can you imagine, what would happen

if we could have any dream.

I'd wish this moment, was ours to own it

and that it would never leave.

Then I would thank that star,

that made our wish come true (come true)

Oh, yeah

Cause he knows that where you are, is where I should be too.

Right Here, Right Now

I’m looking at you, and my heart loves the view

Cause you mean everything

Right Here, I promise you somehow

That tomorrow can wait, some other day to be (to be)

But right now there's you and me.

It feels like forever, what could be better?

We've already proved it was.

That two thousand words, twenty three hours, have blended the universe.

Its gonna be, everything (everything)

in our whole world changed

(it starts changing)

and do know that when we are, (when we are)

our memory's the same

oh no,oh no

Right Here, Right Now (right now)

Im looking at you,and my heart loves the view

Cause you mean everything (everything)

Right Here, I promise you somehow (somehow were gonna)

That tomorrow can wait, some other day to be (to be)

But right now there's you and me.

Oh we know its coming (coming)

Oh its coming fast

Its always you and me, oh yeah

So lets make this second last

make it last.

Right here,

Ooohh Right now.

Yeah I’m looking at you,

And my heart loves the view

’Cause you mean everything

Right Here, I promise you somehow.

That tomorrow can wait, some other day to be (to be)

But right now there's you and me

You and me

you and me

Ohh You and me

But right now there's you and me

2008-11-09T23:30:00.000+08:00

Today was awesome man. Nick Vujicic was at our service today and he did share many things about how God can change us and indeed is a true star that shines outstandingly for God. Let me give 3 things he shared. F.A.I.T.H = Full Assurance In The Heart. Another one would be F.E.A.R (needless to say,its fear and this applies very much to us in our daily lives. I guess i'm going to remember this for a long time cos i'm in some sense fearful. Hey, i mean who isn't?) = False Evidence Appearing Real. The best part however is this - when God asks you to GO even though you are DISABLED (not the literal meaning of disabled or physically disabled in the sense), join the two words bolded together and wholla, you get GOD-IS-ABLED! You see, it says in the Bible - and we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.(Romans 8:28). Oh, and today, i think i'm going to be serving in GKidz as a leader there with Andrew. So well, i don't know how it's going to be but it's good training there. And our cell would be going to learn guitar from one of Uncle Werner's cell brothers which is something i'm going to be looking forward to. Well, it's a good skill to learn as well so next time i guess we'll be leading worship for our cell alternatively. And of course, ushering! Ushering was like one of the funnest thing we've done as a cell. One last quote - When You Do Your Best, God Will Do The Rest!

2008-11-06T20:14:00.000+08:00

JOHN 3:16

I don't understand it, but In the city of Chicago, one cold, dark night, a blizzard was setting in. A little boy was selling newspapers on the corner; the people were in and out of the cold.

The little boy was so cold that he wasn't trying to sell many papers. He walked up to a policeman and said, "Mister, you wouldn't happen to know where a poor boy could find a warm place to sleep tonight would you? You see, I sleep in a box up around the corner there and down the alley and it's awful cold in there, of a night. Sure would be nice to have a warm place to stay."

The policeman looked down at the little boy and said, "You go down the street to that big white house and you knock on the door. When they come out the door you just say John 3:16 and they will let you in."

Then he did; he walked up the steps to the door, and knocked on the door and a lady answered. He looked up and said, "John 3:16." The lady said "Come on in, Son." She took him in and she sat him down in a split bottom rocker in front of a great big old fireplace and she went off.

He sat there for awhile, and thought to himself "John 3:16. I don't understand it, but it sure makes a cold boy warm." Later she came back and asked him "Are you hungry?" He said, "Well, just a little. I haven't eaten in a couple of days and I guess I could stand a little bit of food." The lady took him in the kitchen and sat him down to a table full of wonderful food. He ate and ate until he couldn't eat anymore. Then he thought to himself "John 3:16 ... Boy, I sure don't understand it, but it sure makes a hungry boy full."

She took him upstairs to a bathroom to a huge bathtub filled with warm water and he sat there and soaked for awhile. As he soaked, he thought to himself, "John 3:16 ... I sure don't understand it, but it sure makes a dirty boy clean. You know, I've not had a bath, a real bath, in my whole life. The only bath I ever had was when I stood in front of that big old fire hydrant as they flushed it out."

The lady came in and got him, and took him to a room and tucked him into a big old feather bed and pulled the covers up around his neck and kissed him goodnight and turned out the lights. As he laid in the darkness and looked out the window at the snow coming down on that cold night he thought to himself, "John 3:16 ... I don't understand it, but it sure makes a tired boy rested."

The next morning she came back up and took him down again to that same big table full of food. After he ate she took him back to that same big old split bottom rocker in front of the fire place. She took a big old Bible and sat down in front of him and she looked up at and she asked, "Do you understand John 3:16?" He said, "No, Ma'am, I don't. The first time I ever heard it was last night when the policeman told me to use it." She opened the Bible to John 3:16, and she began to explain to him about Jesus. Right there in front of that big old fireplace he gave his heart and life to Jesus.

He sat there and thought, "John 3:16. I don't understand it, but it sure makes a lost boy feel safe."

You know, I have to confess I don't understand it either, how God would be willing to send His Son to die for me, and how Jesus would agree to do such a thing. I don't understand it either, but it sure does make life worth living.

Author Unknown

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,^[a] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

17. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

18. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.

Thank you Jesus for coming...

2008-11-04T16:19:00.000+08:00

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 - Scream (Zac Efron)

The day your door is closed

The echoes fill your soul

It won't say which way to go

Just trust your heart

To find what you're here for

Open another door

But I'm not sure anymore

It's just so hard

Voices in my head

Tell me they know best

Gotto keep me on the edge

They're pushin', pushin', they're pushin'

I know they've got a plan

With the balls in my hands

This time it's man to man

I'm droppin', fightin' inside of (oh, that's upside down)

I'm spinnin' faster

What do I do now?

Without you

I don't know where to go

What's the right team?

I want my own thing

So bad I'm gonna scream!

I can't choose

So confused

What's it all mean?

I want my own dream

So bad I'm gonna scream!

I'm kicking down the walls

I gotta make them fall

Just break through them all

I'm pushin', crushin', upon a freight

To find myself

Me and no one else

Which way? I can't tell

I'm searchin', searchin', can't find a (no, man, I should turn)

I should to right or left is

It's like nothing works

Without you

I don't know where to go

What's the right team?

I want my own thing

So bad I'm gonna scream!

I can't choose

So confused

What's it all mean?

I want my own dream

So bad I'm gonna scream!

Yeah

The clock's running down

Hear the crowd gettin' loud

I'm consumed by the sound

Is it her?

Is it love?

Can the music ever be enough?

Got to work it out

You can do it

You can do it!

I don't know where to go

What's the right team?

I want my own thing

So bad I'm gonna scream!

I can't choose

So confused

What's it all mean?

I want my own dream

So bad I'm gonna scream!

I don't know where to go

What's the right team?

I want my own thing

I can't choose

So confused

What's it all mean?

I want my own dream

So bad I'm gonna scream!

Oh!

Aahhh!

2008-11-01T22:51:00.000+08:00

High School Musical 3 was great...however High School Musical and High School Musical 2 was greater...! Only a few songs from High School Musical 3 was captivating and interesting which were rather disappointing...I guess I'll post my reflection which I handed up to Mr Ang here for all to view as it summarises the entire Beijing Exchange Programme...it's rather lengthy but nonetheless here it goes:

As the days passed, the tensions within me tightened and the countdown began. About a week before departure, preparations had been underway. All of us had been building up the PowerPoint presentation that was to be presented on the 24^th of October. The next day, we were then busy with acquiring the skills of the National Day dance to be showcased after the presentation. Initially, the steps to the dance were tough to attain and there seemed to be some unhappiness amidst the erudition. However, it was a small misunderstanding and the dark clouds cleared. On Thursday, it was the promotion day and as well as my birthday. Nevertheless, all of us still came together to meet in the music room to practice one last time for next Friday’s performance. After which, the weekend was our final days left to pack our bags and gear up for the big day.

Finally, the countdown ceased and the big day arrived. After some final checks it was time to head down for the airport. We gathered at Changi Airport’s terminal 3 and checked-in our belongings. It was a midnight flight and we were departing as SQ800. We took group photos, Mr Tharmen and Ms Lim were there to send us off and we bid our parents/relatives good-bye. I guess at this point in time, many of us felt sad rather than excited. We went to the departure gate and the feeling of excitement aroused within me. After 2 years of wait, I got to sit on a plane again! As expected, the plane was delayed and we finally took to the skies.

We initiated our descend when dawn started to break. Bouncing above the clouds, the monumental display of orangey-red sunlight cracked in on the plane window panel is simply an inexpressible sight. We were back on solid ground at around 7am, retrieved our belongings and boarded the bus heading for Beijing 156 Middle School. The phrase best describes the weather: free air-conditioner. Despite the cool climate, sometimes it gets so cold that when we put on several layers of clothing, we look like Eskimos!

After entering the school compound, we toured the school I reckon many of us had nightmares consuming the breakfast there. After which, we participated in a handicraft class which we made 中国结. We then headed back to the 阅览室 for lunch. With some free rest time left to spare, most of us went outside and played basketball or if not sit on the stage chatting away. We had some physical exercise next, for which I played badminton with Daniel and Eric, followed which we attended an art lesson which was very captivating and interesting. We then met our counterpart families/buddies and nervousness seeped in. They were very formal and polite to a huge extent. That evening, I was stunned and surprised when they brought me to enjoy their country’s specialty: Beijing Roast Duck. Wow, I never thought that on the first night I would have such a thing!

Second day, after arriving in school we toured the classes and exhibition areas. I did not have any chance to take any photos as I forgot to bring the camera along with me. Then it was time to climb the Great Wall of China: Badaling. Well, I climbed another section of the Great Wall before was looking forward to this one. As usual, we would always sweat when we exercise but the cool weather forbid any sweat from occurring. We returned back to school earlier than scheduled. As many of our buddies had to stay back for extra lessons, we had a few ball games. Surprisingly, I had Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for dinner. That day I think I had over-climbed steps.

Day 3, we each dissipated to our respective classes for sit-in lessons. There were: Language, Biology, Geography and Governance lessons. I chose Biology as science is important nowadays. They were learning about the animal cell and it was amazing how they could conduct an experiment with cheek cells in 40 minutes! I remember doing a similar experiment in secondary 1 or 2 before, as such it was a breather. After which, we took the public transport and headed for the Beijing Olympics Stadium (Bird’s Nest Stadium), Beijing National Indoor Stadium and Beijing National Aquatic Centre. We only managed to tour the inside of the Bird’s Nest Stadium and not the other two Olympic venues due to some reason. With some time remaining and that Tian An Men being closed the next day, we took the subway down and viewed it. Somehow we did not get to view the internal premises of the Tian An Men but we scanned the outside and headed for a KFC outlet where we rested our tired feet. I skipped the meal and watched others feast upon the fast food as I had eaten it the day before. After some fill and rest, we headed back to school via public transport by 4.10pm. As our buddies ended at 5.20pm, those involved stood together at the stage and Mr Ang joined us. As time flew, one by one we left and went home. Guess what, dinner that evening would be at Yoshinoya. I couldn’t believe it, it has had been 3 days and I have never tasted any home-cooked meal!

For day 4, we went to the Forbidden Kingdom by public transport and toured the palaces. It was quite crowded with tourists and locals. For lunch, we went to a restaurant near the school for which Beijing 156 Middle School hosted us. Well, I guess Mr Ang was not happy with me over the seating arrangement and I am apologetic about it. Anyway, the rain’s over and the sky’s blue again. We walked back to school and started preparations for that evening’s performance. I shall not go into detail as there are too many things to describe. Overall, it was great and I was satisfied with myself over the performance segment. We had a small briefing about Saturday’s outing and dinner was not surprising anymore to me – I still ate at Yoshinoya.

As for day 5, those buddies who had to attend extra lessons gathered, sat in with them and joined them for the first period which lasted 80 minutes. This was to have a sense of how their lessons were conducted. Jing Wen and I were in the same class as our buddies were in the same class and the first period was English. Unsurprisingly, their English standard that they were learning is comparable to the standard we learn at primary school, no offense whatsoever. I can understand as English is their second language, like Mother Tongue is our second language here. However, I reckon the teacher feared we were helping the students too much that she kindly invited us out, so we went to the stage and wait for Mr Ang or our friends to finish. Not long after, Mr Ang arrived and we headed for the 一楼会议室 away from the cold as he had the key to unopen. We waited for the others to stream in from their various classes and once everyone had gathered, we set out. We strolled along the streets near the school, aiding Eric in his search for an acoustic guitar.

Unwittingly, I remembered the day before in the bus going home that I had spotted a hobby shop selling airplane models and kept that at the back of my mind. Finally we strolled past it and I peered from outside but since everyone was ahead, I did not want to held them behind. A few shops down we crossed the road and went into Mcdonalds. Having ate at restaurants for the past evenings, I decided to give it a miss. Next door was a shopping centre which we entered and I window shopped. I think the girls benefited the most from the shopping centre as they had spent a long time dolling up their nails, leaving Eric and I no time to shop for our items. We had to return back to school by 3.30pm so we rushed back once they finished at about 3.35pm. At least we got back to school by 3.45pm and it was a good workout from the shopping centre to the school. Well, I tagged along with Eric and Mr Ang after meeting with our buddies and I guess Mr Ang was not too pleased with me. He wanted me to get my item (which was a model plane) myself and with my buddy. Anyway I have already said ‘sorry’ and I have also gotten the model plane which looks awesome.

My buddy and I headed home and for once, dinner that day was home-cooked food! So far, I have heard stories of how my friends have had to endure the torturous meals and I must count myself fortunate to eat out. Anyway, it was not so bad, or not as bad as what some of my friends have described it to be. There was pork ribs (it tasted delicious), some vegetables and soup. Some dishes were so tasty that the parents could open a shop and sell them! Well, that also happened to be the only time I met my buddy, 苏小智’s mother. Wonder why? I only found out on the third day that the house that I lived in all this time is their holiday-home and they stay at a smaller house nearer the school. This also explains why I have been eating out all this while. His mother lives in the house nearer to the school and only he and his father lived with me. That day, under my parents’ request, I finally took several pictures of him and his family before his mother went back.

The last day, day 6. I decided to sleep in today and woke up at 8am, compared to the usual 5.45am. In the morning, I gathered that it was the only time I have to get some products here for my tuition teachers back in Singapore. Since Saturday we strolled past and entered a tea store, I concluded to buy tea leaves for them. 小智 had quite a bit of homework to complete so I went out with his father to a grocery centre nearby to get tea leaves. The packaging of the tea leaves in the boxes and the paper bag itself had a design so creative and distinctive designed that lures one with ease to purchase.

As for lunch, there was no more home-cooked meal and since小智’s father was not feeling too well, he and I went out to a steamboat fast food restaurant. One of its kind. The initial plan was to dine at a dumpling restaurant near the school and then I was free to shop along the street like the day before, I can understand and I do not force it. I guess I misunderstood小智 and he ordered too much meat. Somehow, he and I managed to consume most of the food except for one plate left. After lunch, we headed home and I retired back into my room and did some final packing. About 3.30pm, his father drove him and me to the school. Unexpectedly, the traffic was rather heavy and so it took about 45 minutes to arrive at the destination. 小智 and I went to the school to place my luggage after bidding小智’s father good-bye and thanking him for the wonderful memorable stay.

We then waited outside the school for小智’s friend to join us and we headed for the hobby shop once again. I had decided to buy another model plane as these were so difficult to find in Singapore. In fact, I have not spotted one shop selling these kind of models in Singapore at all. It was a good thing that小智 brought his friend along as he was good at bargaining. After purchasing, we strolled back to the school to collect my belongings and then we walked towards 4中 school. The time was 6pm and I was the earliest to arrive. The principal arrived at around 6.15pm and at around 6.23pm, 小智 and I bid each other good-bye. He left with his friend for dinner together.

At about 6.45pm, my friends started streaming in and each other waved good-bye to their buddies and their families. I guess Jia En and her buddy must have such a close relationship with each other that even she and her buddy were so touched that their tears fell from their eyes. So, we headed for the Beijing International Airport and checked-in. While checking-in, many of us realised that we had to spend our China currency here as we would not be able to use it in Singapore. Jing Wen, Lynette, Zavier and I went to Starbucks and got ourselves and Eric coffee and chocolate. Zavier and I went to Haagen Daaz to get ice-cream. Because of the currency, the prices here and Singapore had a huge difference. After finishing the edibles, we took the airport subway and went for our boarding gate.

I took many photos of the planes at the neighbouring gates as the plane at our gate had yet to arrive. They were so awesome in the night sky. I spotted a Singapore Airlines (SIA) plane that had just landed behind the plane that I was taking photos of and I knew that that had to be the plane we were sitting. After taking satisfied shots of the plane I was taking, the SIA plane taxied behind and I ran ahead of it, hoping to take a few shots of the plane entering the gate. The plane was just turning to the gate when I arrived and I managed to capture several beautiful shots of it coming to a halt.

Well, by now many of my friends would know my craze for planes. As the cabin crew was earlier than the plane’s arrival, they sat at the waiting gallery and as they were about to prepare for the flight, Daniel went up to them and requested for a shot. Hence, I would like to give special thanks to Daniel for capturing an unachievable shot of the captain and first officer on our flight. Departing as SQ801, the departure time of 0010, the plane pushed-back at 0006, took-off at 0016 and was in the sky by 0023.

This trip has hence allowed each and every one of us to bond with each other. Most of us had never knew each other before although we were from the same school and same level even. However through this trip, many of us understand and make friends with one another. I have also learnt some things about China’s education system which by ourselves is impossible to learn. Some of the system is so unheard of, it can only be learnt through the locals and students themselves.

Nevertheless, this trip has benefited me in many unforeseen and unimaginable ways.

2008-10-30T23:03:00.000+08:00

ABC's of Friendship

(A)ccepts you as you are
(B)elieves in "you"
(C)alls you just to say "HI"
(D)oesn't give up on you
(E)nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
(F)orgives your mistakes
(G)ives unconditionally
(H)elps you
(I)nvites you over
(J)ust "be" with you
(K)eeps you close at heart
(L)oves you for who you are
(M)akes a difference in your life
(N)ever Judges
(O)ffers support
(P)icks you up
(Q)uiets your fears
(R)aises your spirits
(S)ays nice things about you
(T)ells you the truth when you need to hear it
(U)nderstands you
(V)alues you
(W)alks beside you
(X)-plains things you don't understand
(Y)ells when you won't listen and
(Z)aps you back to reality

*Cherish your friendship!!*

2008-10-29T18:35:00.000+08:00

There was once a rich man who was near death. He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money and he wanted to be able to take it with him to heaven. So, he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him.

An angel hears his plea and appears to him, "Sorry, but you can't take your wealth with you."

The man implores the angel to speak to God to see if He might bend the rules.

The man continued to pray that his wealth could follow him. The angel reappears and informs the man that God has decided to allow him to take one suitcase with him. Overjoyed, the man gathers his largest suitcase and fills it with pure gold bars and places it beside his bed.

Soon afterward, the man dies and shows up at the Gates of Heaven to greet St. Peter. Seeing the suitcase, Peter says, "Hold on, you can't bring that in here!"

But the man explains to him that he has permission and asks him to verify his story with the Lord. Sure enough, St. Peter checks and comes back saying, "You're right. You are allowed one carry-on bag, but I'm supposed to check its contents before letting it through."

Peter opens the suitcase to inspect the worldly items that the man found too precious to leave behind and exclaims, "You brought pavement?!!!"

*Are you like this rich man?*

2008-10-28T18:32:00.000+08:00

As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year does a celebration in my honor and I think that this year the celebration will be repeated. During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many radio announcements, TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone is talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer.

The dinner table was full of delicious foods, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts. But, do you want to know something? I wasn't invited. I was the guest of honor and they didn't remember to send me an invitation. The party was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside, they closed the door in my face .. and I wanted to be with them and share their table.

In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close their doors to me. Since I wasn't invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner. They were all drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and laughing at everything. They were having a grand time. To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed drunk.

He sat on the sofa and all the children ran to him, saying: "Santa Claus, Santa Claus" as if the party were in his honor! At midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms waiting for someone to hug me and do you know no-one hugged me. Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe, there was one for me. What would you feel if on your birthday everybody shared gifts and you did not get one?

I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left. Every year it gets worse. People only remember the gifts, the parties, to eat and drink, and nobody remembers me. I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life. I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you.

Today, I only want that you believe this with all your heart. I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever imagined, a spectacular party. I'm still making the final arrangements..

Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you. I want to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book. Only those on the guest list will be invited to the party. Those who don't answer the invite, will be left outside. Be prepared because when all is ready you will be part of my great party.

See you soon. I Love you!

Jesus

*Share this message with your friends, before Christmas.*