Class outing

Whee...

Class outing was a success. Although only 8 ppl turned up, but im sure everyone had fun. We had it at east coast park. If it were a town outing, it would have been divided cos the guys would have wanted to lan, and the girls shopping. Anyway, most of us chose to rollerblade, while a few went cycling. Haha, got a chance to practise my skills after approx 4 years? Not bad, surprisingly can still rem how to rollerblade. Wow, it costs like $12 bucks for 2hrs man, and a hole in my pocket. But the fun-factor was 5 thumbs up, so worth it! Lunch at macs, then somehow all the girls ordered fillet-o-fish, so we took a pic with that. =) After lunch, all full and satiated, ended up playing volleyball, which turned out to be a ball catching session cos everybody whacked so hard and the ball flew everywhere. Hmm, for some reason, we stopped, and ended up playing cards cos the girls started it, and the guys came to join. Played dai-dee and i was on a winning streak! Not bad, class outing for more than 5 hours, plus it was dtz's bday. Only rem to wish him when we were leaving. Happy Bday TZ!

Here's a group pic:

Impossible is Nothing

When things are not going your way,
just bow ur head,
and pray,
for God to guide the way.

I surrender.
Let's move on.
Never give up for God is on our side.
And nothing is impossible with Him.

Count your blessings,
not your weaknesses.
Live the life God wants us to live:
more of Him, and less of me.

Jesus loves me, this I know,
For the Bible tells me so!
God loves the little children,
all the children of the World!

Faith and fear

There is just a thin line
that divides fear and faith.
We may not know it,
but we are always living in a cave
of darkness,
that is fearfulness.
We are lost, and empty inside
when there is no one by our sides.

With a hand that reaches out,
to grab us from within,
we reach the light at the end of the tunnel,
when we have faith in Him.
To cross the barrier of fear,
we have to learn to trust,
so that we'll have peace here,
within us, so in Him i trust!

全能的创造主

你使天空绚丽，大地富足
你令江河涌流，群山复苏
你使百鸟欢唱，百花盛开
你赐生命绵延，命令万物

哈利路亚，全能的创造主
哈利路亚，万国万民都向你跪拜

崇山峻岭向你曲膝敬拜
江河湖海为你翩翩起舞
诸天穹苍传扬你的荣耀
日月星宿向你扬声欢呼

哈利路亚，全能的创造主
哈利路亚，万国万民都向你跪拜

我心赞美你，永远赞美你
一生都要赞美那伟大的创造主

哈利路亚，全能的创造主
哈利路亚，万国万民都向你跪拜

CTs

Thank You for being there.
Today,
as i stared blankly at the sheet of paper
You gave me the inspiration,
And helped me to pen my thoughts.

I am grateful for Your presence in the cold,
when my brain froze,
but my heart felt warm.
Although i found the 2nd step difficult,
and i felt like giving up,
but i completed the race.

Could have done better if I had a jacket though.
Oh well, taking it a step at time,
as You have instructed!
Learning to trust.

One tiny step at a time

As I go forward step by step, the way will be opened up unto me. --- Proverbs 4:12
Tomorrow is GP cts. Just an encouraging phrase from the bible to inspire us to work hard! =)

A reflection of our lives

The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. - Job 1:21

God can take away so that there may be greater blessings to come. His ways are not our ways. Our lives are indeed surrounded by the 2 quotes above. The 2nd sentence sinks right into my heart. Many of our setbacks (especially for me this year) are our desires, hopes and dreams that were unfulfilled, but they may not have been His, for His ways are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:9). We may never know His plans, but for each tiny step we take, He will lead us onto the next one, so that we may eventually be a blessing to ourselves and others around us. Thus, when he removes something or someone from our lives, we should not fret, but be grateful for the more exciting and bigger things and blessings to come.

We live by faith,
and not by sight.
In the darkness you are
By our side.

We live by faith,
and give you pride.
Forever you are worthy to be
Our light.

Our Parents were sent by God to look after us!

An 80 year old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45 years old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow perched on their window.

The Father asked his Son, "What is this?" The Son replied "It is a crow".

After a few minutes, the Father asked his Son the 2nd time, "What is this?" The Son said "Father, I have just now told you "It's a crow".

After a little while, the old Father again asked his Son the 3rd time, What is this?" At this time some expression of irritation was felt in the Son's tone when he said to his Father with a rebuff. "It's a crow, a crow, a crow".

A little after, the Father again asked his Son the 4th time, "What is this?" This time the Son shouted at his Father, "Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you so many times 'IT IS A CROW'. Are you not able to understand this?"

A little later the Father went to his room and came back with an old tattered diary, which he had maintained since his Son was born. On opening a page, he asked his Son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary :"Today my little son aged three was sitting with me>on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My Son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a Crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question again and again for 23 times. I did not at all feel irritated I rather felt affection for my innocent child". While the little child asked him 23 times "What is this", the Father had felt no irritation in replying to the same question all 23 times and when today the Father asked his Son the same question just 4 times, the Son felt irritated and annoyed.

So..If your parents attain old age, do not repulse them or look at them as a burden, but speak to them a gracious word, be cool, obedient, humble and kind to them. Be considerate to your parents. From today say this aloud, "I want to see my parents happy forever. They have cared for me ever since I was a little child. They have always showered their selfless love on me. They crossed all mountains and valleys without seeing the storm and heat to make me person presentable in the society today". Say a prayer to God, "I will serve my old parents in the BEST way. I will say all goodand kind words to my dear parents, no matter how they behave."

My class and 3J's cool teachers

Our class party!

Shattered dreams yet full of Hopes

Life in my CCA has just started and I will not let it end here. I was very upset and disappointed when i heard the news yesterday. Nothing seemed to be going right for me. Maybe controlling my emotions is kinda hard, and letting it out makes me feel better. Thank God for those who were there to comfort me in these dark times,especially my parents. But I thank Him the most for being there to guide the way for me. He probably has other better plans for me, which He wants me to fulfil. And i shouldnt be living my own life, but living the life He wants me to live, for His purpose. For in Christ alone, I place my trust! I will not let setbacks get to me.

On a lighter note, I dint screw up chem SPA today. YAY! =)

He will cast away all your worries

Philipians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

When we do not trust in Him, when we lose faith in thy first love, when we forget the purpose of His existence, we live a life of worries. Many people, including myself, worry about almost everything! But why worry, when God can cast away all your troubles. We just need to believe in Him. But first, Remember the height from which you have fallen! (Revelations 2:5) and repent, so that we may accept Him as our savior. Only then can we leave everything in His Holy hands, for He will dry every tear from our eyes. The verse above, clearly shows that when we trust, we live in peace forever! Praise the Lord!

Father's Love Letter

My Child…

You may not know me, but I know everything about you ~ Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up ~ Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways ~ Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered ~ Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image ~ Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being ~ Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring ~ Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived ~ Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation ~ Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book ~ Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you should live ~ Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made ~ Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother’s womb ~ Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born ~ Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don’t know me ~ John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love ~ 1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you ~ 1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your father ~ 1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could ~ Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father ~ Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand ~ James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs ~ Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope ~ Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love ~ Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore ~ Psalm 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing ~ Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you ~ Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession ~ Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul ~ Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things ~ Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me ~ Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart ~ Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires ~ Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine ~ Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you ~ Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart ~ Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes ~ Revelation 21:3-4
And I’ll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth ~ Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus ~ John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed ~ John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being ~ Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you ~ Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins ~ 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled ~ 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you ~ 1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love ~ Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me ~ 1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again ~ Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I’ll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen ~ Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father ~ Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is, Will you be my child? ~ John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you ~ Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad, Almighty God

I really want to thank God for providing for me all these years, for carrying me on His back through all my troubles, and helping me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. He gave everyone the greatest gift of all - His LOVE, by dying on the cross so that we may be cleansed. We have to be grateful for all that He has done for us.

I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back!

I am the truth, the light and the way. No one goes to the Father except through me (John 14:6)

choir concert and ice-cream

choir concert at RJC with clique 2006: seet, joiz, ching & me (camwhoring as usual =P):













Dun u find this pic a bit disturbing...hmm



Free cone at Ben's and Jerry's with best pals charmaine and jieying! (queued for like 25-30 mins, but worth the wait for Chocolate fudge brownie...)

Love God as He loves YOU

Testify to Love (Avalon - Maze of Grace)

All the colors of the rainbow
All the voices of the wind
Every dream that reaches out
That reaches out to find where love begins
Every word of every story
Every star in every sky
Every corner of creation lives to testify

For as long as I shall live
I will testify to love
I'll be a witness in the silences when words are not enough
With every breath I take
I will give thanks to god above
For as long as I shall live
I will testify to love

From the mountains to the valleys
From the rivers to the sea
Every hand that reaches out
Every hand that reaches out to offer peace
Every simple act of mercy
Every step to kingdom come
All the hope in every heart will speak what love has done

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee Inspirational story

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He
then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under thetable and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want youto recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---God, your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would stillbefull.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is everything else---the small stuff. "If you put thesand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time andenergy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.Play with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit withgrandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the houseand fix the disposal.Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand ."One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

Easter Sunday - Give thanks to Him for He died for our sins

Psalm 55:22
"Friends are God's way of taking care of us."
This was written by a Metro Denver Hospice Physician:

I just had one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and wanted to share it with my family and dearest friends. I was driving home from a meeting this evening about 5, stuck in traffic on Colorado Blvd., and the car started to choke and splutter and die - I barely managed to coast, cursing, into a gas station, glad only that I would not be blocking traffic and would have a somewhat warm spot to wait for the tow truck. It wouldn't even turn over. Before I could make the call, I saw a woman walking out of the "quickie mart" building, and it looked like she slipped on some ice and fell into a Gas pump, so I got out to see if she was okay.

When I got there, it looked more like she had been overcome by sobs than that she had fallen; she was a young woman who looked really haggard with dark circles under her eyes. She dropped something as I helped her up, and I picked it up to give it to her. It was a nickel. At that moment, everything came into focus for me: the crying woman, the ancient Suburban crammed full of stuff with 3 kids in the back (1 in a car seat), and the gas pump reading $4.95. I asked her if she was okay and if she needed help, and she just kept saying " don't want my kids to see me crying," so we stood on the other side of the pump from her car. She said she was driving to California and that things were very hard for her right now. So I asked, "And you were praying?" That made her back away from me a little, but I assured her I was not a crazy person and said, "He heard you, and He sent me."

I took out my card and swiped it through the card reader on the pump so she could fill up her car completely, and while it was fueling, walked to the next door McDonald's and bought 2 big bags of food, some gift certificates for more, and a big cup of coffee. She gave the food to the kids in the Car, who attacked it like wolves, and we stood by the pump eating fries and talking a little. She told me her name, and that she lived in Kansas City . Her boyfriend left 2 months ago and she had not been able to make ends meet. She knew she wouldn't have money to pay rent Jan 1, and finally in desperation had finally called her parents, with whom she had not spoken in about 5 years. They lived in California and said she could come live with them and try to get on her feet there. So she packed up everything she owned in the car. She told the kids they were going to California for Christmas, but not that they were going to live there.

I gave her my gloves, a little hug and said a quick prayer with her for safety on the road. As I was walking over to my car, she said, "So, are you like an angel or something?" This definitely made me cry. I said, "Sweetie, at this time of year angels are really busy, so sometimes God uses regular people." It was so incredible to be a part of someone else's miracle. And of course, you guessed it, when I got in my car it started right away and got me home with no problem. I'll put it in the shop tomorrow to check, but I suspect the mechanic won't find anything wrong.

Sometimes the angels fly close enough to you that you can hear the flutter of their wings... Psalms 55:22 "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee. He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." This prayer is powerful and prayer is one of the best gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of rewards.

When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could You please get that for me?"

Try again, never stop believing

Life is full of ups and downs, like a rollercoaster. Never would i imagine myself even getting through the interview round for council. The surprising yet elating news seemed so eons ago. Now...now i cant wait to forget the memories of council campaigning. Truth be told, it was a wonderful and enriching experience for me. The planning late into the night (with the emotional outbreak), the buying of materials, the painting of banners, the putting up of posters, giving out stickers are all etched into my memory, and pictures in reminescence of the stressful, yet fulfilling times. But experience is just the name we give our mistakes. I have let myself down countless times, including this time. I cannot stand the feeling. The wave of emotions that rush through me as i stared at the board with countless name, none mine. I tried to keep it in, but it just erupted like a volcano, the outpouring of tears instead of lava. Concerned faces and people trying to console me. I really thanks you all, but no one will really understand how i feel deep down inside. Even when i dun wanna think about it, it all comes back to me, together with that rush of emotions, that really wanna just make me breakdown and cry. Learning to forgive somehow seems easier than learning to forget. I am really trying hard to. Sooner or later, it will just be a part of my life where i stumbled and fell, but for now, it is a large barrier that i need to overcome, need to forget, need to let go. Congrats to all those who made, whose efforts have paid off. My efforts never made it through. I know God has other plans for me, which is the reason why He decided not to fulfil this dream and hope of mine, and I will live with it, cos He is the mightiest, and will lift me up when my spirits are down. Trust in him, I shall. And He will light the path and guide the rest of the way for me, so I will not stumble and fall yet again.

Happy Birthday Yun Zhi

Went to vivo yesterday to celebrate my friend's birthday. Vivo again! It was kinda difficult trying to meet up with her cos her friends organized a 'surprise' birthday celebration for her, where teachers were invited. And they even booked a table for 2o at swensons, but ended up the whole big group only ate 3 plates of fries. All these were related to me by the very embarrassed birthday girl. So in the end, she managed to get out and join us for dinner at Secret Recipe. Ate bbq chicken...yum. Then after that we went to haagen diaz for chocolate and cream ice-cream. Aww...so much indulgences. Gonna lose my fitness soon =P. Ended up talking throughout the whole dinner, sharing all the stories and jokes about JC life. Her sister came along also, and she's trying to appeal into RJC next year from NUS high. Hope she can get in! Holiday life is so hectic la, with all the homework given =(. But I can cope, cos Im proded... =P

OG pics

Taken during o2 by our OGLs (award-winning jump shown below)

I need my knees back

I have been taking my knees for granted for a very long time already, i guess. =( Anyway, after floorball training on wed, my right knee started wobbling and could not support my weight. (panics...) Plus, there was second orientation the next day, so i was dragging my right leg throughout the whole day. bleh! BUT, 2ndO was fun. The external activity picture-taking part was the highlight. And, YES, our og won sth again - for the best jump. YAY, bbO3 u rock =) Walking to take the pictures was a tiring chore for both my legs. By the end of the day, the right calf and ankle started to hurt as well cos all the weight of my upper half were going to that area plus the other functioning leg. Spammed counter-pain in an attempt to numb the wierd sensation in my knees and stank up the whole place. Im glad its healing quite ok now, although i cannot put a lot of weight on it yet. The doc said sprained knee, 2 weeks no physical activity and knee guard. Oh well, im not gonna miss training, but i still missed class outing =( Thanks for all the concern ppl, im fine now or should be SOON!

Birthday =)

A big thank you goes out to everyone who made the 28th of Feb such a wonderful and memorable day. Thanks for all the wishes, the presents, the cards, the celebrations and all the pictures and camwhoring! =) Luv ya all dearies!

Vivocity

Prep for Mud's Bday at Vivo =)

RJC uniform

Just went to get my uniform today (2 blouses, 3 skirts). Already bought 2 blouses from a different place. The material of the other blouses is thicker and whiter. Anyway, the skirt is ultra long. I had to fold it 5 times before it seemed the right length.

Year of the Pig

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR OF THE PIG! oink

True Colours

By: Eva Cassidy

You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness there inside you
Makes you feel so small

But I see your true colours
Shining throughI see your true colours
That's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colours
True colours are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

Show me a smile then,
And don't be unhappy, can't remember when
I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there

And I see your true colours
Shining throughI see your true colours
That's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colours
True colours are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

OhhhhI can't remember
When I last saw you laugh
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there

And I see your true colours
Shining throughI see your true colours
That's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colours
True colours are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

I see your
True colours shining through
See your true colours
That's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colours
Your true colours are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

JC Life

WOW! I havent blogged for a whole month. Probably still adjusting to the hectic schedule of JC life. Havent even blogged about orientation.
Orientation seemed eons ago, but i totallly agree with our OGLs. It was and will still continue to be the best part of our entire life in JC. It feels like only yesterday that we began learning our school song, our batch song, and our batch dance based on the theme L'audeamus, where most of us embarrassed ourselved learning the dance moves. I can still vividly remember all the games we played - the war games, station games and external activies. SVCK rocks the house! We came in first from the location we were assigned to go. Anyway, at least my og is still bonded. We meet every morning at the l'odge and quite a few people turn up. Hope this can last til the end of the year =)
Now on to my class! SO3J rocks as well! =) At the start, our class had a gender divide. the boys would sit at one table, while the girls would sit at another. But now, i am glad that our class is really bonded. We met up 2x so far in school to play sports. Its called the 3J sports day every saturday haha. I have gotten used to the lecture-tutorial system although it may be quite tiring for us to climb to the 7th floor for lessons almost everyday. (the lifts are useless, so few ppl can fit into 1 lift).
CCA! am now in floorball. Still havent gotten to play much yet. Our first actual training starts on mon and i will be getting my stick on wed. (it costs me a hefty $128 bucks). Hope that cca trainings will be fun, and the team be bonded as well.

Happy 2007

All the best for the 364 days ahead! =)

Hokkaido

10 things you should know about this tourist destination (in Winter):
1) temperatures can drop to -41 degree celsius in the mountains/valleys
2) japanese food there is very authentic and extremely mouthwatering especially the ramen
3) they are famous for seafood - scallops and crabs
4) you should get ready to put on at least 2 kg if you want to go there
5) amazing scenery especially when snowing (prepare a camera with memory stick of at least 1G)
6) people there are very well-mannered (they keep on bowing)
7) communication can be a problem cos seldom will you find a jap that speaks eng
8) main things to do there: take pictures of scenery, eat n sleep
9) highlight of tour is usually hot spring baths which most singaporeans do not dare to try
10) everything is expensive
BUT it is indeed a wonderful place to be in winter! =)

Awesome Hokkaido

Some of the 400 over pics taken...

Picturesque Hokkaido (first set)

Just came back from Hokkaido, Japan. Shall just post pics first. 'Captivating tale' will come later =)

Memories of RGS

To all my friends:

Thanks for always being there to lend a helping hand, for sharing my ups and downs and for walking with me my 4 years in RGS. Will see you all in JC. Luv ya!

To my teachers:

A big thank you goes out to all of you for helping to increase my knowledge of the world around us, for making me more mature in my senses, for building and strengthening my leadership qualities, for guiding me in everything that I do, and for making me a better person as whole!

To my dearest school:

Thanks for all the facilities that provided a proper environment to enhance my learning, for all the journeys we have travelled together, for all the wonderful memories of my secondary school years...

FAM 2006

Prom was a BLAST (as my dear friend put it). Everybody let their hair down, and enjoyed themselves to the fullest. Will never forget the night where most of the sec 4 batch of 2006 gathered in the Orchard Hotel Ballroom to celebrate our graduation. The theme being Retro Nite, we were treated to our very own 'Elvis Presley and the Go-gos' while eating 8-course dinner. There were also many other perfomances put up by the Prom Queen wannabes, including a tap-dance by our very own debbo (404 rocks)! Then there was also the lucky draw where hps, cams, dvd players and many other attractive prices were given out. Too bad, I didnt get a lucky ticket haha. The announcment of Prom Queen 2006 got everyone hyped up, but the best part of the night was the photo-taking...YES...THE PHOTO-TAKING. Everybody looked really different, but very pretty at the same time. 40 mins was simply not enough time to finish taking photos with everyone we met. The photo-taking continued late into the night at our hotel room. A big thank you goes out to everyone to contributed to the prom in one way or another, especially all my friends. Luv ya! =)


Chng Min and I














Charmaine and I














Joyce, Ching, me, Mud, Kavya & Seet














Sec 404 We Rock!

Sharing the storms

You Raise Me Up- Josh Groban

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

Book Marathon

Just finished My Sister's Keeper for the second time. Have read it before when i was sec 2 i think but decided to refresh my memory. It's one of Jodi Picoult's best novel so far. The twist ending is really touching. It can really move you to tears, if you are the emotional sort. Earlier on, i read The Chamber by John Grisham. His novels are mostly about law and punishment and they are surprisingly not dry to read. He puts the theme in fantastically by creating twists wherever possible. No one is able to second guess what the story is going to be like. This twist skill is the same for Picoult's books. Just after chinese 'O's, i finished Perfect Match also by her, and the entire plot is filled with twists. I simply could not put the book down. I seem to have an affinity with novels about law. Many books i pick up (including all 3 above) have certain elements of the law within the actual plot. Now am moving onto Mitch Albom's new book: For one more day. Hope its as good as his 2 other books.

School BREAK

(named after prison break, nah just kidding)
finally after a really long wait, our school vacation is finally here. it is the time to slack away before a new term starts in jc. here's how i shall spend my time (not in order of preference):
1. watching tv (go watch 24! its a really good english serial on countering terrorism)
2. reading novels (finished Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult, on to The Chamber by John Grisham)
3. using the computer
4. shopping
5. practising piano n vocals (exams in march)
11 days to PROM :) Graduation will always be a sad occasion but most of us will be going to RJC anyway so we can still keep in touch easily

here are some pics taken on the last day of school: 404'06

Wound

Red,
Raw,
Oozing puss.

A bus driver's sudden jamming of the brake.
Jerking forward, arms flailing.
'Wham!'
Into a nearby seat,
Elbow-first into the handle bar.

Plaster after plaster,
No;
Should just let it heal.

That's the result of inconsiderate bus drivers.

My friend drew this

Amazing Art

List of books i wish to own/read

John Grisham
- The Innocent Man
- The Brethen
- The Client

Jodi Picoult
- Perfect Match
- Keeping Faith
- My Sister's Keeper

Mitch Albom
- For One More Day

Paul Coelho
- O Zahir
- Eleven Minutes
- Veronika Decides to Die

Neil Gaiman
- Fragile Things
- American Gods
- Mirrormask

and the list goes on...

Bob Carlisle - Butterfly Kisses

There's two things I know for sure:
She was sent here from heaven and she's
daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes and
I thank god for all the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;sticking little white flowers all up in her
hair; "Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried."
In all that I've done wrong I know I must
have done something right to deserve a hug
very morning and butterfly kisses at night.

Sweet 16 today
She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world.

But I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer; sticking
little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you, Daddy, But if you
don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong I must have done
something right to deserve her love every morning
and butterfly kisses at night.

All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly.
Spread your wings and fly.

She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride-room just staring at her.
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not
sure-I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
She leaned over...gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk my down the aisle, Daddy-it's just about time."
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry!"

Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have
done something right.
To deserve your love every morning and butterfly
kisses-I couldn't ask God for more, man this is what love is.

I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses.