Friends(cousins, church frens, pw group mates...)
ok...my com is now upside down(quoting from helena a.k.a nanaho).it doesn't let me use it...haiz this is so bad.
anyway, it has been 2 weeks since i last blogged and really many many things have happened.and all these things that happened constantly remind me that God is always in control of everything and He has His purpose for it. every time when i pray, i will always pray for God's guidance in my everyday life, and He has never fail me.He has always somthing new and something for me to learn.
have been very busy everyday.and trying to get back to reality after all the fun that i had.studying and doing homework.everyday going to school in the morning for early runs and exercise well though it is something that is bothering me always but i see a different side in it.
went out with marilyn and shi wee yesterday to buy CNY clothes but did not get any in the end.but got some very very cute things for some people:) had a great time talking about many things together with them and actually finding out more things...;)
well it jus reminds me of the things that i also do.taking a step back and looking at different people's lives.looking at how they act,or how they react to things and even somtimes looking at their needs.and it has allowed me to treasure those that are truely my friends.like what David has said, the people in the house of God is like your spiritual family.and yes they are my family to me.those that i can always talk to and having much fun with.especially my cousins(Joy and Marilyn) and also my masterlife group(team tim).they are the ones who i can always turn to.the ones who will always remind me that God is in control of everything.the ones that give u spiritual support and reminding u to do quiet time even when feeling tired:) and at the same time, i have also learn to appreciate those around me and not jus keeping quiet until like some other time, for example christmas.

Shi Wee:it was a great time yesterday.talking about the many things that have happen so far.appreciating the things around us.well if we did not have that 2 hours(quoting from you.did not take note of the time we spent at there:)) to talk about the many things, i don't think we have found out more about each other.hey sister, jus be yourself and don't bother about the comments that people make.i was once very sensitive to other's comment and it was terrible.but the true friends that u make will always accept the things that you do.they will always stand by u and make u feel special.any way, everyone is special:)you don't need to force yourself to be someone that others will accept or like.and you don't need to feel lonely because there is always true friends around you for example ur secondary school mates, marilyn and me:).and of course not forgetting someone who loves you for who you are greater than anything:)

Wei jie:don't know whether you will get to see this.but anyway you have really been a great pw group mate to me:)though there is always times that you will bully me.commenting about my hair.any way yours needs to be cut too....:)you are a great friend:)remembering the times that we have doing pw until really late at night.though you are always complaining, you did much or should i say great help to us.not forgetting your E-carnival idea.those were the great times that we had:)

Benjamin:really sad not seeing you in class everyday.after having one year of knowing you, it seems quiet without you in the class:)those pw times that we have together at Starbucks and school and helping each other thinking of ideas.someone who will always stand by your friends and will always help them.though you are not in our class any more but you will always be part of us.and also the memories of 103 and pw.remembering those jokes that you said in class especially during Mr Tan's math lessons.the time when you said to Ms Letricia Goh...
ben: Francis asked us ....(can't remember those lines)
ms goh: wah!Mr Tan your friend.why you call him Francis
ben:Francis told us to call him Francis
that was a real good one.and also when Mr Sami talk about some Gp skills and there was once you said about factorising the common factor out.these jokes will always keep the class lively and keep away those boring feelings in normal lessons.there is always something to smile for at the end of the day.

well those are my pw group mates that have gone through many difficult times of pw together with me.everyone played an important role together in making our pw a success. well though the results are not out yet, i still feel a sense of satisfaction accomplishing our pw.the one year of friendship that we have built together.:)

thank someone around you and you will feel that this world is actually a happy world with the people around you helping and standing by you.:)

verses that brought me through the week:
"It is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose." -Philipians 2:13

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is- His good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2

Smile:)it is a great day that God has made:)

Giftings
during zone today, we did a survey of 184 questions on spiritual giftings.a survey on the kind of gifts that God has given you.well that was alot of questions and took quite some time to do and count the points at the same time.at last after sitting with my back bending down for a long time, i got my results.in total, i have 7 giftings that are top 3.(my goodness)however will only say the top 2 then.at the top, the gift of serving/ministry and intercession.the second, the gift of creative communication and healing.that is quite alot...still remember in youth camp this year.on the very last day when we were all gathering at the small little room in circles to pray.David asked the leaders to pray also for giftings for us.at that time, Daniel and Jason prayed for the gifting of healing, not only physical, but also emotionally, that was one time that i will not forget.and i thank God for that:)

"How could I live without you,
how could i survive without your love,
without your touch.
your the one that heals me
and cleanses my heart
and sets me free.

As i come right before you,
with my hands lifted up.
As my heart humbly bowed
at your work on the cross.
As you hang there and died,
you were paying a price for my life,
for my life.

For your love is higher than the heaven,
deeper than the seas,
and all i want is you in my life.
No one else can satisfy my soul,
can make me feel this way.
Only you Lord, only You."

relaxing day
it is the weekends!!yeah yeah!
woke up early in the morning today.went to benjamin's house together with shi wee, elgiva and han wei to try out things for cvd.blended many different drinks and had a great time there.we had fried rice that was cooked by benjamin for lunch.first time seeing a guy cooking.also not forgetting han wei and daniel for helping out too.well, nowadays guys can work in the kitchen.really saw the different side of them.the fried rice was great and we finish all of the food.had to leave early for tuition.after that met up with shi wee and han wei at ang mo kio to do the shandong presentation.a big thank you to marilyn for accompanying me to wait for them.only to be tricked by han wei for saying that they took the train to chinese garden,when there was a straight train down to ang mo kio from sembwang.had a great time at mos burger and later went to fairprice xtra (really extra.)the place was big and there was many people.checked out the price for cvd and walk around.
it was a tiring day however, it has allowed me to know my friends even better, especially benjamin my pw group mate.the fried rice was really really great and got to see the cooking.normally the cooking was done by the girls, example caroline's farewell party, however this time we just helped out alittle and the cooking was done by benjamin, han wei and daniel.it is totally different.
a wonderful weekend will be over soon and we will be back to our usual cycle of going to school...

"A thousand times I've failed still your mercy remains,
And should i stumble again,
Still I'm caught in your grace.
Everlasting, your light will shine when all things fade,
Never ending, your glory goes beyond all fame.
In my heart,in my soul,Lord I give you control.
Consume me from the inside out Lord.
Let justice and praise become my embrace.
To love you from the inside out.
Your will above all else, my purpose remains.
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise.
Everlasting, your light will shine when all else fades.
Neverending, your glory goes beyond all fame.
And the cry of my heart is to bring you praise.
From the inside out Lord my soul cries out."
-"From the Inside out" by Hillsongs

a tiring week
the first week of official lessons is over and it has left us all tired and weary.back to school, back to the tons of homework and assignments, tons of tests and not forgetting the many many rules that we have to follow.
well not too sure what has happen all of a sudden, was it becos of our attitude last year or was it jus a sudden change?well it jus seems so different all of a sudden.the school has tighten the rules.Full school uniform for 4 days and friday official uniform is house t, immediate change to full school uniform after pe, no excuses for being late for lessons as there is the 5 minutes bell before the normal school bell, proper shoes with visible socks and many many more.teachers have become more strict with work, especially pe, making me go back to school in the early morning for extra runs(and once after nafa don't expect me to go back even if i don't get a silver),the combine of bio club, chem club and phy club to form science club,well there are many many more things that we can complaint about and nothing can be done only to leave us all tired both physically and mentally.
Got new teachers, Mrs Kwang for math, Mdm Lee for econs and Mr Wong Yih Chong for physics.well for math and physics, i would say that they are good teachers but not for econs.After Ms michelle tan left for Mi, thought that we will get some good teacher for econs to hlep us from the many loss that we had last year, we got a teacher that treats us like primary school kids.
through this weeks, there were many ups and downs making me feel like this year will be a difficult one.it makes me feel that this year is all about tolerating (ren-ning).tolerating the intense amount of homeworks, compliants and tests.tolerating the changes that is made.it is difficult, tolerating all these.However, i know that it will be possible with God's help.every night qt is a time when i feel the peace and comfort that i can only find in God.remembering the words that He says. "Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you." -Psamls 55:22. and "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." -Philipians 4:13. relying on God for the strength to carry on each day.

"When the oceans rise and thunders roar,
I will soar with You above the storm.
Father, You are King over the flood.
I will be still and know You are God."
- "Still" by Hillsongs

2007 a new year...and it started badly
the first week of school is over!but it was not enjoying at all.first day of school and we have block test.to make matters even worst, first paper chemistry (my worst).followed by mathematics, physics and last but not least econs.took this block test light heartedly.did not have the mood to study at all.physics was the worst.the only 2 topics that i did not study for, came out. and they are one of those questions with high high marks.however, through this time though i did not study, i did not have those exam jitters that i will normally have.i even almost slept through a paper.
and the worst thing, i dropped my GC twice!!!my heart hurts...the first time is all han wei's fault.i knock the table over and there goes my GC flying down the steps:'(.the second time was my fault.was trying to shield my hand from the cold air(the audi was extrememly cold!)and accidentally knock the table again.at the same place as the day before on my hand and there goes my GC again flying down the steps.tis time twice the height from the previous.:'(.the GC that cost$200+.
moving on to a brighter note.first week got to see many of my friends which was great.laughing again like we use to.the break that was suppose to be spent for studying, ended up to be a time filled with laughters.it is always great seeing them.not forgetting the new J1s.it reminds me of the time i had at MI.but the orientation shirt is so ugly.saw RJs today,theirs are so much so much better than ours.
will be relaxing for this weekend.i need sandals badly!!!