Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Memories

There. I wasn't in school the whole day; mainly because I didn't want to come. Simple.
Went to work and there's two new comer, an auntie and a 16 year-old girl.
Finished work with Zhi Wei, his last day. Bid good-bye and went off to get the batteries for my MP3. Simple and that's for Tuesday.

Guess where I am now, in the middle of Compute System lecture and heck I'm not paying attention. Had OOPG lab earlier on and it suck; it always does. When everyone get moving on with their Chick question, I'm still stuck at that darn question. How stupid can I get when it comes to JAVA? Come on, just let me get over with this horror and move on. Just a few more months and yes, good-bye to JAVA. It will be a cold day in Sahara in the day time if I were to choose Gaming for my major; that's madness.

Jim did mentioned that unless one understand JAVA, or not it will be a pain. So here is my conclusion on JAVA; not that I don't like it, it's just that I don't understand it. Fine. Some of the people in class are just so good in JAVA, the codes just come to them in a nick of time. Where as me, I have to refer to Lecture notes again and again, or simply walk over to a friend nearby and ask for help. A pain in the ass. The question arise again, "Did I choose the wrong course in the first place?" Why did I put it in third choice? MAD!

When is the last time you had a good talk with your parents? I just had one last night, lasted for more than an hour. Talked about the past and future. Boy, it just made me wanna go back to Malaysia now. Miss going home, hasn't been home since I was 12! How am I going to recognise who's who? I like the life in Malaysia, carefree and relaxing. A least I don't hear my neices and nephews complaining of school work or so. Haa, I just realise I have 8 neices and nephews back in Malaysia; some of them I have never met before!

Had a game of captain's ball last Sunday after church. As I stood on the chair waiting for the ball to come, I looked on and realise that all of us have grown up. We used to be 7 or 8 few years back and now all of us are almost in late teens. Remember the days of attending Sunday school together, playing at the playground and talking about cartoons. History. As we go on, we will remember all the time we had together; it all seem so yesterday. Time will never go back to the past, cherish them and make it good. I can imagine each of us leaving school and step into working society. Will we still have the time to play captain's ball, have lunch and catch movies in a group again? Some will be busy working, have their own family, travelling because of work or maybe some will leave the country and be at some where else. You might think it's too early to think about it now, but hey...time flies. Look at where you are now.

Someday when we look at the photographs taken before, we'll laugh it off and wish them things could have been the same. Haa.. memories!

Sunday, November 27, 2005

About me

Your Chance to Know Grace More!

Challenger

LOO is motivated by her ability to lead groups and influence others around her. She is someone who takes the responsibility of leadership seriously when it is given to her, and is typically able to make important decisions without delay. She exudes confidence and others respond to LOO's natural ability to be a front runner.

Neat and orderly, others usually see LOO as practical. She needs adequate information to make decisions, and she will consider the pros and cons. She may be sensitive to criticism, and will tend to internalize her emotions. LOO likes to clarify expectations before undertaking new projects, and she will follow a logical process to gain successful results.

LOO takes a flexible approach in her dealings with others and she is willing to pursue different avenues to maintain good relationships. While she is patient and will not usually rush, LOO is not afraid to actively seek new solutions if previous methods do not fit the current situation.

LOO prefers a rational and moderate approach when first entering new situations and tries to avoid extremes. She likes the company of others, but LOO is equally comfortable spending a quiet evening alone. She is a realist who will always weigh her options before she makes a decision to move ahead.

Challengers are people who are sensitive to problems, and creativity characterizes them. They can complete significant tasks in very little time due to their strong resolve. They are determined and can possibly have high intelligence combined with quick reactions. They pursue all possible avenues when searching for a solution to a problem. They display a lot of foresightedness in focusing on projects. Their drive for tangible results is counterbalanced by equal striving for correctness. They are perfectionistic and can vacillate in decision making. Challengers may lack social poise and be cool and blunt. They prefer working alone and resent restrictions. They tend to be quiet and do not trust easily. They do not have compassion for those who do not follow what they believe to be as the right way. Easily bored with routine responsibilities, they need to work on new projects. Challengers tend to ignore the emotional side to people; they need to develop warmness in their social relationships. They need to learn cooperation with team members and to be patient with others’ opinions and work styles. Task oriented and driven by results, Challengers do not get emotionally involved when discussing issues with people. They are creative and think ahead to what they will do next and how decisions may effect what happens next. They are inquisitive and like to have details and facts about the unfamiliar.

MOTIVATING GOALS: Dominance, discovering unique solutions.
EVALUATES OTHERS BY: Self-imposed standards, expression or progressive ideas.
INFLUENCES OTHERS BY: Competition; setting a place in developing systems.
VALUE TO TEAM: Initiates change and improvements, challenges complacency.
REACTION TO PRESSURE: Sulks; becomes bored with routine; dictatorial; compassionless.
GREATEST FEARS: Not being influential; being criticized.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Show warmth; become more verbal and team oriented; use the “sell not tell” approach; laugh more!.

LOO 's Strengths in Leadership:

INFLUENCING
You are always considered when a leader is needed. You have great strengths, and know that you posses wonderful insight into systems and people. Others are willing to follow you because of your charisma and enthusiasm. While sometimes seeming a bit assertive, your optimism and warmth soon have others remembering how important you are to the team..

DIRECTING
You were probably just selected to oversee yet another project, especially one that has a tight deadline. Your team values your work ethic. You may appear a bit distant at times, but your attention to detail and your inner drive causes others to respect you and to see the great value you add to the team. But learn to take time to get to know other team members; time invested in relationships is not time wasted.

PROCESSING
Hands on and following through, you inspire others to be as conscientious as you are. You are the type that others rely on to make the team look good because of your work ethic and follow through. You may have a hard time delegating at times, but you are able to do so when necessary. Others see you as loyal and caring, a real team player

DETAILING
You are often asked to help out others in a group or a team because you can assist them in finding potential limitations in their plan. You make sure that everyone dots the I's and crosses the T's; you are a natural at putting the finishing touches on projects. Others wish they had your analytical mind and thought process. Your surroundings are neat and efficient, and you appreciate when others follow suit.

CREATING
You stick to what you know will work and try not to overextend into new arenas. Try to be open to others ideas and help do the little things that will make others feel more comfortable working with you.

PERSISTING
You are one that can work through problems that would sidetrack others. You have developed a focused approach that will not be diverted. You are wonderful at staying on-task and are self-motivated. You are able to stick to the mission. You have perseverance that others wish they had. Take time to say the little things that will make others know you care about them.

RELATING
Your popularity may be declining because others do not see you following through on what you say you will do. Others may see you as disorganized and too spontaneous. You talk the talk, but do you walk the walk? Make sure you do not promise or volunteer for more things than you can easily expect to complete.

Took a personality test for the CDS and I think this so far the only one I agree with almost totally. So, here you go.. Your chance to know me more.

Saturday, November 19, 2005

Dictator

I would have been a dictator without God. Didn't know why but I was all turned off when Lydia's Mom was giving the sermon. Sometimes I like talking to her, hearing her advices; but in times I just find her naggy and yes, irritating. Sorry Dia if you are reading this. I was so trying very hard to kill that stupid feeling, but it came on and on. I had to distract myself by writting what on the paper on to my book. What's going on; period coming? LOL :P It do affects my mood when it's near alright.

School started and somehow I think it's much more tougher then last semester. Sometimes I really wonder, did I chose the right course or had I made another stupid mistake? How the hell I don't understand JAVA, during tutorial I was a complete turn off or simply catch-no-ball. How I wish I could answer and understand JAVA like Azri or Joycelyn; life might be easier. But didn't I mention before life cannot always be easy? I trust that the Lord will guide me.

This is really something alright. I think my brain and JY's brain are somehow connected in some sense. I was thinking of leading Ye He Hua Zuo Zhe Wei Wang for next saturday's fellowship, but he chose that song to lead today. Once, I was thinking of ordering Green Apple Ice; the next moment JY blured out my order and yeah.. I have to change mine to Kiwi; to prevent some comments that I don't wish to hear. When I thought of going to CHC, the next day his SMS came asking if I wanted to join him and Dai. Physco!! This cannot be prevented, whatever I'm thinking, I think 20% is what JY might thought of also! Arg!!! Haa.. Chill lah..

I was feeling down on the bus ride home. Didn't talk in Uncle Tony's van. I was in the edge of feeling sad of choose to face what I'm facing with a smile. Drop a bus stop earlier and walk back home.Really wanted to travel the world, be a missionary and spread God's word. Just like Stream Of Praise, touring Asia, USA and other countries. Guess this is the kind of life I yearn for. Don't expect me to settle down and stay on a job for years; that's so not me ( at least for now) Somehow I know God is preparing me, but I'm not very sure of His plans for me. Is it me not sure, or me wanting a clearer answer?

Went for the friday's practice. Talked to my backups when the whole practice was over. Guess what was they reaction while I was talking? One was looking at the ground, the other looking at the hand and only one looking at me. I was telling them how I felt and my expectations on them. Told them our purpose and that's about it. Talk to Aaron also about his last week's Praise and Worship; glad that he listen and whether he will take them it or not, it's up to him. When will I get the seriouslyness I want from my fellow brothers and sisters. I understand that we are all youths and some fun should be instill. But have we forgotten that there's a time for everything. Keep forgetting their parts and musicians forget to play the parts that I requested. Not serious with thei Christian life, not serious with life, with church, with fellowship. I have no right to care and jufge over that, yes I know; but sometimes it just dissapoints me. Seeing them as my brothers and sisters, grew up together and a longer way to walk together as a family. Yeah, some may say I think too much or take things too tightly; but how can I not feel for them? Many are older than me! How can the church grow? How can new people come in if the internal problems weren't even solved in the first place? I do like the times when we went out together, have fun and laugh along; but had we forgotten that we need to grow together also?

I had never like talking about such things with church people, some of them not all. Each time they have excuses to back themself up.. Lord, guide me. Maybe one day I will fly away to somewhere and never come back. Hah.. or when I come back, they will tell me what I said then was true. Haa.. but I really wanna go away, Singapore is my home alright, but many people out there need me and other God's child :) Travel the world for God, Grace! To the end of the earth! See you guys in heaven sometime later.. I need sleep now :)

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Don't like horrors!

Take out your pen and paper or write this down somewhere; Don't bring Grace to Horror or disturbing movies. Home watching them is alright, provided that there is people around. Mark that down.

Went to watch the Emily Rose movie with Rod and for the first half of the time I was covering my vision with my hands! It's not that scary, just that the sound effects made it so. Disturbing moments like the demonic faces, how Emily Rose twisted her body and those stares in her eyes makes you go "Ooooo!" Well, learn something through the movie lah, got the answer to my question I asked myself earlier on. God will not watch you suffer in pain, He has His reasons. Guess Emily Rose suffered so that she can be a testimony to show that demons exist, do does God :)

Got home by train and at Bedok station, I realise it only takes a few kuku heads to lead others to become kukus like them. You know when you come down from the train to the exit, the station block off a part so that traffic won't crashed with those people coming into the train station and those leaving? Some Kukus just have to defide that and walk through the blocked off area. When one started doing that, a few will follow. So, isn't it " It takes a kuku head to lead others to be another?"

Watching Harry Potter this Sunday with church people. Hadn't really watch any Harry Potter movie before; this will be the first. While at the cinema just now, a lot of people wanted to watch that show. Emily Rose wasn't bad too, almost full.

Talked about the character Emily Rose, I once saw someone that's like her. Well, of course not that extream lah! Just earlier this year, saw a young boy with a mother outside the Stadium. It was then a healing conference, a lot of people went. Due to the response, a lot of people couldn't fit into the stadium and was left outside. I send a friend to the bus stop and head back to wait for my mentor to come. I went on the bride and saw a lot of people still outside. Those people were shouting, "Let the boy in! Let the boy in!" I peek through and saw a mother with her boy on the ground. The mother was crying while the boy was smiling at don't know who. But the boy looks weird. His smile is weird and his eyes.. very different. Later I heard that he was possessed. I think one can tell the difference of a normal or possessed person? Not all the time though. The boy went in at last.

A long day tomorrow :) God will guide me. Cheer up people, cheer up Sheena.

Update lor

Different people grow up in a different way and of course different speed. What I think is right, may not be to it to some people. Well, that's life isn't it? If everyone is the same; where's the kick of it?

Been a long time since the church people last had lunch in a big group. Though some were seperated, but I guess we still had fun; one way or another :) The Tom Yum Homemade noodles were indeed spicy and it's sweaty eating it. In the end, Dia had to go get bubble tea! Shop for fruits, boy.. did we buy lots of them? $21 for fruits and some other stuff; mostly frutis! Went over to Aaron's house for meeting. Strangely, a committee member was suppose to be there, but that person went off for some activities; I should be the one out in the sun :) Responsibilities.

Praise and Worship last sunday was... I-know-it. Well, like what I mentioned before; most of the time we only sees the bad point. I'm sure, there's still a tiny little bit of effort put in to that Praise and Worship; at least the worship leader practiced. But seriously; that worship leader should improve and be MORE serious.

Time flies eh? It's Wednesday already! Friday's coming and there's Christmas practice. I sure do hope everyone will turn up so that I can listen to the voices and the arrangements; to make further improvements. Dia won't be able to make it, so it's like practicing more of the worship song.

Chill.. I've got friends over at Hong Kong, USA, Malaysia, Myanmar.. come on.. there's some more but I couldn't recall now. Haa.. That's interesting. It might just held me save some hotel fee if I travel to their country! ;P

认罪

我要认罪啊!现在心里有一点难受,不---是很难受!我在假期里没把 JAVA 的功课作完,其时是没有作到。。因为不了解它,所以我选者了逃避 明天就要交上去了,我自己只作了一题。。还是不断问朋友的 看到 JAVA 脑里一片空白。明天有小测验,不知到能及各吗。。如果不及各,我只有自己怪自己了 好难受。。最糟的是,我象朋友拿功课答案来看!那是他们辛辛苦苦作的啊! 我一定要把 JAVA 掌握好!明白它,不要逃避! 还有其他的 JAVA projects 要作。。不要逃避!主啊,请给我力量!

I've got nothing much to say.. There's so much to type, but don't know where to start..

Saturday, November 12, 2005

How's school?

Alright, school started and so far so good. You won't believe it; I have 6 hours break before my next lesson. A complete waste of time! I actually took up another CDS but dropped it before the week end; I would have reached the max if the CDS is on my list. Anyway, I'm happy with my current CDS; Leadership and Character. Sounds boring to some of you out there, but it's my interest. I'm surprise I got to know why some people in tutorial group chose this course; no choice. Oh my gosh, so you came into class just to show your face? Wake up people, don't waste your time.

Just came back from PaceSetters camp not very long ago, the most relaxing camp that I have been to. No staying over and it's most of the time worships and courses. Talk about it, we have an exam coming up in three months time. Looks like I gotta remember all those big potatoes faces and know TP inside out.

Missed guitar lesson today because of this camp, but I enjoyed my stay at the camp :) I wanted to stay on longer, but got church fellowship today. I wasn't intending to stay at first, until when we got together for some project work. Boy, did I enjoy it or what? The whole lot of us took part and yeah.. we're a team! I drew most of the stuff, the rest touch up and come up with the cheers. The whole lot bid me good bye when I left. *Awww.. a big family yeah? Nice knowing you guys. I can't wait for the first duty to start.

Church later and guess what's for dinner later? Fish and chips! Haa.. I'm a little tired lah, but haa.. I'm going to God's house!

Java test coming and I have yet to study. Arg, Java is a tormenting subject for me!

Sunday, November 06, 2005

Rolled down

Lydia's mouth was great. Haa, I couldn't stop laughting when I recall the whole thing to Grandma. We were bound to enter the theather for the movie; walking down the steep stairs at Juntion 8, Lydia turn to me and said, "What is someone roll down from here arg?" The second, take note, SECOND!; she finishes her statement, Wan Yi really "rolled" down the stairs! We couldn't stop laughting, cause it so accurate! Haa! Lucky Wan Yi, she was holding on to the railings and almost reaching the floor; or else she would really have rolled down the stairs! I was still laughting when we reached the theather and when Wan Yi told me how painful her leg was halfway through the movie. That's the joke of the day. Wan Yi, remember to apply some medicated oil alright; or else it's off to Zeke's Dad :)

Boy oh boy, holidays are over and it back to school tomorrow! 2 months passed by so fast and within weeks of school re-opening, I'm gonna have another short break! Of course before that there's term tests and projects; which will steal our sleep away.

Praise and worship today was great today. I too felt that I have done a good job for God! The Bible mentioned, Let all your good deed brings praises to the Father in Heaven; something like that mentioned in Matthew. If you wanna check, it's under the Salt and Light topic, chapter 3 or 4 if I'm not wrong; somewhere there lah! Well, I couldn't get all the people's attention; someone fell asleep! Haa, guess Si Ying's brother was really tired eh? From where I stood, half of the people is worshipping and singing; whether they are really praising and worshipping God... God knows! Am glad that Fa Wang Lao Shi felt God's presence at the beginning. My effort paid off and yes, I'm happy with today. Took a week to prepared for today and God didn't let me down. I'm not leading today, the Holy Spirit is, it's leading through me.

Got to prepare myself for school.. God bless you and me!

Saturday, November 05, 2005

Shagged

Shagged.

Slept for like 1.5 hours and started my day. On my feet for 7 hours and Praise God, work was fine today. I was totally shagged nearing the end of work. All I wanna do is go home, get changed and go church. Strange eh, I'm so tired but still I yern for church; well, because God is there and it's His house :)

The rest get to sleep for a little when they booked out from the chalet, poor me had to work morning shift. Boy, it was really busy today. I remembered, the moment I got on the bus, I closed my eyes and the next thing I knew.. I'm reaching my bus stop. Tired and weary.

On the way to church, put on my earphones and played Revive Holiness. Gosh, it just touches me all over again. Yeah, listened to it like a million times already but God's grace just touches me. I gave thanks to God; and for a moment, who cares about how shagged I was then. Went to church for practice and off to the prata shop for dinner! The air-conditioned one was closed and Zeke brought us to the one I had never tried before. Nice food and good chat.

Ok, I just remembered.. I need to do the notes for the Song writting workshop that I went on Thursday... Haven been reading the Bible for two days already; felt so weird. Left a few chapters more before I complete Matthew. Speed reading them for this Sunday's class.. Come Grace.. Read your Bible and grow!

Thursday, November 03, 2005

Hmmm...

Surprise, surprise, suprise...

First you called me up when I chated with you in MSN, then you send me an e-mail. For no reason you called me up a few weeks ago. For one reason that you never failed to say, " I miss you/ I miss your voice" However, that doesn't applies to me. It will, if it was a year back or so. Some how, all my feelings for you were totally gone, believe it or not, gone; even for the other person. I used to see all your good side, turning away all your bad point from me. Somehow, I realise your bad point and how it used to hurt me. Well, likw what I say.. "used to" History.

Came back from Paradise Community Church worship worshop not too long ago. Learn something new today; song writting! Actually, there's no formal lesson like guitar or piano when it comes to song writting; all you need is experience and willingness to try and make error. It's all about trial and errors and learning from them. As usual, talked about worship and team dynamics, then broke up into the electives we chose. I was kindda worried this morning when I registered for the workshop. Didn't expect so many people to turn up and sing writting electives were left with only two seats when I signed up. Thank God I got into what I wanted. Attended so many worship leading, it will be meaningless if I were to attend another. Overall was quite good, learn a lot from Guy Sebastian's brother Ollie Sebastian. Cute guy.. Haa..Round round, meaty meaty and short :P

Church's chalet later at East Coast, still deciding if I want to stay or not. Working morning shift tomorrow :) Walking there, until my food digest, then I'll jog there. Weather is good for jogging :)

Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Just update

Slept like 3a.m last night, I was all caught up in doing my powerpoint for this Sunday's Praise and Worship. Is it worth the effort; I do ask myself, but I know I'm doing this for God and not for anyone else. Chose my songs yesterday but will only pass to my musicians on Friday or so; no point giving them so early, they won't practice anyway :P

Made some changes to the Christmas event's song and finally manage to do some planning. However, can't confirm the planning as I need to confirm with Lydia all the songs and make sure no more changes. You may ask why do I have to confirm ALL the songs and their arrangements.. Well, I need to run through the whole process in my head and make sure things go on right. I could have just plan for my part; but that's just not me.

Gonna be so busy this week. There's the church's chalet on Thursday, a concert tomorrow, need to go back to school on Friday and church at night, Saturday is Hui Xian's chalet.. or is it Sunday? Anyway, packed lah..

Gonna do my powerpoint

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