One Step Closer

Finally got my academic attire. My convo will be on next Thursday, 4th Oct, 2pm in University of Malaya.

You are invited to join me in this glorious day of mine. :)

A Little Something

#1 A little miracle. When I were doing mooncake sales yesterday in church, after calculation around 1pm and I had only a very small amount of sales, I prayed to God for 15 boxes more. But my God is a God of miracle, when I prayed for a specific figure, God gives me not only enough, but more than that. :)

#2 When Shirley came to my booth asked about the mooncake thingy, she reminded me about CLT. Well, have to say, she made me more excited about the upcoming training. :)

My Passion

What's my passion? I would say is to do graphic/ slides.

I have been serving in preparing sermon slides for about three years now. I love the moment when I put the pictures and words in order to express the beautiful meaning in the lovely combination. I used to enjoy doing all the slides even it meant to stay up late. And, if I have to drag myself to do it, I knew that there must be something went wrong in between and I will have to do some counter-check with myself.

Throughout these three years, I knew that my skills have improved, but it's not enough, as I still have room for improvement, much more. But the thing that make me smile is that I have started off by doing it for Chinese church service, then I have chance to prepare for English one, and today, I have this chance to help Keith to prepare his slide which will be used on this coming weekend during their SOT graduation in CHCSG, even though it's only a 7 minutes short message. Such an honour.

I shall continue to improve. :)

Just Something

Erm... I am not sure should I write about this or not.

You said you wanna break the ice and you wanna talk. Ok, I stay back and listen to you. You poured out what you wanted to say and asked me to tell how I feel and be frank to share. So I started to tell, little by little. You interrupt here and there. And just about when I want to say more, you stop it and you said it's enough already, that's all.

I am not sure if you really want to listen to me or not, I really don't know. The word that you use, words that come out from your mouth, watch out,be mindful, it may jeopardize our relationship even more. I have only one request, if you really mean to build good relationship with me, it has to be done purposely, but genuinely and sincerely. I am sensitive and I can feel it.

you here is a she

CLT

CLT is the short for Cell Leader Training. Well, the name tells, this is the training prepare us to be a cell leader. Actually I'm kinda surprised when I got the sms from my CGL, Phoebe, telling me that she'll send me to CLT. Why is it so? Coz I knw that CLT gonna start in 2 weeks time and I didn't get any notice at all before.. half an hour ago.

Honestly, this is the 2nd time I got informed. The 1st time was.. erm.. two years before. There time when I were told the news, I'm indeed really excited. But the 1st time I didn't get to attend any training, coz the CLT was called off due to some reason. But now, CLT is back again, and yes, I am gonna attend it. I'm not that excited this time, but I knew I'm more prepared, emotionally and spiritually, after all that I had been through all these years.

Gonna be a busy month ahead. Well, challenge accepted.

Miracle

God is a God of miracle, and great is His miracle for He's great.

How's a miracle looks like? Erm.. It's very subjective sometimes. As for me, I thank God for His miracle last night. Just when we were in an argument, God speak to his disappointment and frustration through Dr Guy Peh in our special mid-week service. This is a real miracle for me coz I know if not for Him who speaks, that's hardly his resentment can be resolved. I have a God so great. :)

#1 I had a great praise and worship last night in the service too. The lyrics spoke into me.

#2 Great word of God through Dr Guy Peh. Rejection is protection sometime. God will make every good, bad and ugly to fit into His plan to do good for you. You will see it when you look backward.

#3 Have more and more good catch up with friends and members in church. I am now step into another season of caring. Care for others is something in my heart that I had once been tired doing it. It's God's restoration in me.

I Am Angry

Used to write all my hidden emotion in twitter as it's more private compared to facebook. 

But now have switched to here already.

I am in real anger today! Don't come disturb me or I'll burn you into ash!! 

Trust me, you won't want to get it from me.

The Hippocratic Crush

I love to watch this movie "The Hippocratic Crush", it's a story about doctors. 

But till now, only I realized how beautiful the lyrics are. 

電視劇《On Call 36小時》 主題曲
TV Series “The Hippocratic Crush” theme song

主唱: 容祖兒Performed by: Joey Yung作曲: 鄧智偉Composed by: Tang Chi Wai填詞: 林日曦Lyrics by: Roy Lin編曲: Johnny YimMusic Arrangement by: Johnny Yim

開首的一篇是某某出生
The opening chapter starts with someone’s birth
媽媽給寶寶奉上這一生 頭一吻
A mother dedicates her entire life to her baby, a kiss on the forehead
開端之後或晴或暗
What follows this opening could be brightness or darkness
怎麼走就像連續劇也欠缺安穩
No matter how we move forward it’s like a serial drama, lacks steadiness
或者　於某集我可抬頭欣賞到你
Perhaps, in a certain episode I can lift my head and admire you
或者　一轉念便要失去你
Perhaps, upon second thought I’ll lose you
或者　轉折漸太多　遺忘怎擁抱你
Perhaps, the twists and turns gradually become too much and I forget how to embrace you
或者　擁緊偏已斷氣
Perhaps, as soon as we embrace tightly, the breathing has already stopped

情人們一呼一吸相愛到底　結局或同樣
Lovers, with each breath, love each other to the end, even if the ending turns out the same
仍想將你我這幕　演得更理想
Still want to perform this scene between us more ideally
能修補即管修補　不要再想　再一刻人便缺氧
Go ahead and fix what can be fixed, don’t hesitate anymore, one more moment and it will be lost
熟悉的歌曲　等與你合唱 
A familiar song, I’m waiting to sing it with you
無人需要落寞的過場　前來鋪滿浪漫的過場
No one needs a lonely interlude, come forward to an interlude filled with romance

新一章怎可是你我分開
How can the new chapter be about our separation?
可否改寫得像你我當初還相愛
Can it be re-written like the beginning, when you and I were still in love?
只可惜上集難逆轉
Unfortunately, it’s too difficult to reverse the previous episode
傷感的下集仍然未播　我會修改
The next episode filled with sorrow has not aired yet, I will amend it
如果　當晚沒有分神來緊張佈置
If that night we hadn’t gotten distracted with nervously putting our feelings in order
如果　不必誤會再猜疑
If we did not misunderstand then suspect each other
如果　將對白說得平和　不加諷刺
If we had spoken our dialogue more placidly, without adding sarcasm
如果　真的可有下次
If there really could be a ‘next time’

情人們一呼一吸相愛到底　結局或同樣
Lovers, with each breath, love each other to the end, even if the ending turns out the same
仍然能拖緊彼此　走絕地雪霜
Still can hold on to each other tightly to walk through the dangerous snow and frost
如能重修好一雙　不要再想　再一刻人便缺氧
If able to reconstruct one pair, don’t hesitate anymore, one more moment and it will be lost
明知可一起　不要再獨唱
Knowing you can be together, don’t continue to sing solo
情人們一呼一吸相愛到底　結局或同樣
Lovers, with each breath, love each other to the end, even if the ending turns out the same
仍想將你我這幕　演得更理想
Still want to perform this scene between us more ideally
如能重修好一雙　不要再想　再一刻誰亦要退下場
If able to reconstruct one pair, don’t hesitate anymore, one more moment and everyone will need to leave the stage
多得你在場　多得我在場　天空也在場
Thankfully you are present, thankfully I am present, the sky is also present
演好這一章　呼吸太無常 
Perform this chapter well, as breathing is too unstable

EMERGE!!

Well, I would say this post is kinda overdue, but not too late though. I don't have time to write at the beginning of the event, but I determine to write a summary of it.

What is Emerge? EMERGE KL is an annual youth conference brought to you by my beloved church, City Harvest Church KL. It consists of exciting talent and sports competitions, with the purpose to unlock the talents and abilities hidden inside the youth and participants within two months period. This then builds up to 3 energy-pumped night sessions by the very end of the conference, with explosive music, competition finals and celebrity guest appearances. As for this year, the free-of-charge conference days will be @31st August, 1st & 2nd September 2012!

This year, our competition within the 4 cluster (Local U, SMU, MINT & VU) are very strong, each and every of the cluster have very strong, committed and united member that fight for the victorious of their respective cluster. By the way, all our cluster leaders this year are GIRLS.

The GIRL Power!!

And, among one of the interesting highlight will be, the competition between the sisters. The real siblings!

Introduce to you, the Tan sisters. Sry to say that, they are both taken.

In the past, Local U cluster had been deemed as underdog, people don't expect us to really emerge and win the competitions. But, this year, our LU have make a difference. We have EMERGE, we really shine and level up. We have a good start in the beginning by winning the mascot competition. And we have fight through the whole two months in different competition. Although in the end we didn't manage to bring home the trophy, we play fair and we win the 3rd place with dignity.

The highlight still is our Parade of School competition and I am part of the team. I have to say that I am very proud of my team. I still can remember all the response from the crowd and Ps Kong for our performance, the cheers, wow's, even standing ovation. It's indeed my privilege to be part of it even my performance is not really good. The credits are all to our awesome and dedicated choreographers Mark Poh, Pooi Yan, Kevin Khoo and EnAi. All the amazing, surprising and crazy elements in our POS have really blown the crowds away. We even brought the fever of Gangnam Style to Emerge. Although we didn't manage to emerge as the champion, but we have the recognition of the crowd. The response and feedback is indeed overwhelming.

I were indeed down with fever few days before the conference itself. When I managed to get well before it, I were caught with a cold again. I lost my voice due to sorethroat. When I were feeling lucky my performance no need my voice, I were just reminded my serving and my job need it. So.. Haha..

I am thankful for my boyfriend always being there for me, constantly encourage me, support me and comfort me.

I will share more about POS in upcoming post. :)

Emerge Registration Booth!

Emerge as mascot competition champion! We are happy like we win the overall champion. 

Forgot to tell you, our mascot, the huge green Hulk can break dance.

Sports day. Free drink for our athletes.

Fund raising booth. Selling drinks and foods almost every week.

Special effect for our LU POS, the neon LED!

Room cleaning committee member with the supervision from the Minions.

A little of our LU committee member, the secret agent.

And finally, the summary link.

Pls log on to https://www.facebook.com/emergeKL for more picture and updates
and http://www.youtube.com/user/emergekl?feature=watch for more video. 

Happy Friday

Found this random cute picture online, it cheers me up. 

And, TGIF! Happy Friday!! :)

Problem: Food as big as I am.
Solution: Eat eat eat anyways.

Move move move

Gonna move house again, initially it's something very happy coz can move out from the house where the owner is very bad-manner.

But it seems turned out to be not-a-wise decision to move out at this time round when our financial is very tight. Seems like more communication is needed.. #Emo-ing :(

Poco Homemade

This is indeed a lovely place to chill and relax if you are looking for one.

I accidentadly pumped to know this place when I browsed around reading other people's blog post. Then, I were kind of immediately sent a message to Richard asking him if he's interested to go since the shop is only nearby in Bangsar. He agreed and we planned to go on 21st Aug when we were back from hometown.

Thus, as usual, during this Emerge peak season, every holiday was a training day. After training of the day, we made a call and did a reservation. Coz according to the blog, since it's exposure is higher and the place is not big, better reserve than regret. Haha..

We reached just ngam ngam before 6pm. It's a shop house that you need to look for. Else, you may miss it easily. When we reached that, it's so empty that we were the only customers. The waiteress introduced and recommended their food to us and we made our order. Immediately after order was done, we started taking picture everywhere inside the shop. Of coz, we had already taken picture outside before we stepped in.

We had taken a break when food and drink were served. They were indeed awesome, I love them so much that I will give a rating of 5 stars. The food is really worth the price I would said.

I also love the decoration here lots. Among all of it, love the Pudu culture map the most.

Had a good discussion with Richard and my dream decoration of our own home. Yes, I love these decoration, yet it wouldn't be my choice for house decoration. Richard and I share the same interest and taste that we want to make our house look simple, tidy yet nice. Easy to do house keeping also. Hehe.. :)

Overall, it's a good visit. Plus point for Richard coz being generous when order my favourite drink (coffee as usual) for me although the price would be slightly expensive for me. :) I love this place and definitely I'll come again.. and again.. and again.


Poco Homemade's details:
     Poco Homemade, Cafe & Atelier
     3 Lorong Kurau Bangsar
     Tel: 03-2287 5688
     Blog: http://pocohomemade.blogspot.com/

Random #2

Another dose of #IAmRandomAndIKnowIt. 

Suddenly tuned into the mood to listen to these two video. Yes, not to watch them, but listen.

These two drama were specially presented by CHCKL Chinese Church drama team. 

What I love the most are the last part where they sing.  Hope you enjoy the show. :)

Keep On Keeping On

I still remember this song, accompany me during my down time few years back.
(Back then, I don't even had the full version, it's only half of it. The full version is only found today.)

The darkness is over and it's a bright sunny day now. :)

If anyone of you are in your valley right now, keep believing the darkness and storms will be gone eventually and the bright shiny Sun will be awaiting you ahead. Keep on keeping on. 

Balik Kampung

Balik kampung... oh oh oh balik kampung..

Yay! Finally get to fix a free slot to go home after six months, since Chinese New Year. Why is it very difficult to fix a time to go home?

1. My kampung is very far, it's in Sg Petani, Kedah. It takes about 5 hours driving distance. 
2. This time I am bringing Richard home, for the very 1st time. Hehe.. But, because both our ministry in church is kinda lack of manpower, we need to choose the date that any possibility of things may go wrong will be MINIMUM. 
3. We have to choose the date that comes with public holiday so that we can have more time at home instead of rushing back. Despite the precious family time together, the bus ticket is not cheap though. 

Thus, after much discussion and consideration, we choose to go home during Raya break, take bus to go home at 17th night and then bus come back on 20th morning. Why am I so rushing whence the Raya break is due Tue? 

1. Richard have to work on Wed, we don't want him to rush but have more rest. 
2. We are now in Emerge peak season. And we are having intense training. I feel so bad to leave them at this time. But sorry, I have to. But I have been emo quite a while for the comment people leave about the absence.. :( 

Well, so we took the bus at 9.30pm, but we only manage to reach Sg. Petani on 5.00am due to the heavy traffic coz a lot people leaving at Friday night and going to take full week leave next week.

Baskin Robin in Hentian Rehat?! @_@

The first day, I decided to bring Richard tour around the town, to know this place where I live. Not to forget, a visit to my church GMC is a must too. And, we end the night by meeting up with Christy and Kira.

The clock

My Form 6 school

Bubble tea @Central Square. Richard loves it so much.

Lunch @Edo Ichi, got a good promotion price. The food is awesome.

Mrs Lau is preaching "Honor Your Parents"

The sweet couple

The next day, we brought my mum and younger brother to Penang. Our first stop is Snake Temple, where Richard is so longing to be. Then, we went to the Blue Mansion. We planned to go to the Penang Hill initially, but the traffic became TOO heavy. Thus, we change direction to go to Jln Macalister to buy some biscuit to bring back to KL. With no idea where to go next, we head back home after this half day trip.

At night, we went to dinner at Village Mall eating pizza hut, food that my family seldom eat. Hehe.. Then, we went to shopping for a CD player+casette player+radio for my mum.

Then, the final day, we went to pasar in the morning to have breakfast before leaving. Richard played with his DSLR around, catching all the photos. Manage to meet up with pastor and his wife (my spiritual mama) for breakfast, and got to buy some new clothes. I am a happy girl. Haha..

We were real not happy when talked about our trip back. We had been cheated when we bought bus ticket. To the people who wants to buy bus ticket in Sg Petani, please please don't buy from this counter 25 who claim themselves provide Plusliner bus, they are cheating. That's no one there at the counter when it comes to the time the bus sipposed to come. They didn't provide bus at all. But direct us to other counter, squeeze in other buses, with time slot way later than our desired time to go back. As a result, our 10.30am bus became 12.00pm bus, and by the time we reach KL was already 6.30pm. Haiz.. Have to be wise when I need to buy bus ticket next time.

BE WARNED!!! THEY CHEAT!!

Overall, I enjoy the trip back with Richard. 

And, my mum is satisfied with this choice of mine. Hehe..