Change of hp no. in s'pore

Hi frens. I am back in s'pore til ard mid feb. Jus posting a note to all of u who knw my mobile no. in s'pore to be 98190453. But now that my sis has graduated and she's working in s'pore , i'lll be using this no. instead. do take note. it's 94488093. Thnks!

Home sweet home here i come!!!

HOORAY! Aahahaa.. finally the day has come for my exams to end n for me to go home! Can't believe 1 year in aussie has just flown by like that.. time sure flies! To all my frens to knw me, I'll b returning home on 16th nov, wednesday. Yes.. But i shall be going to canberra again on 10 dec for my sister's graduation.. Packing up stuff now.. tons to pack n store.. N have to wait till end of nov for results.. Hope it won't be too terrible.. Haha.. Yupz, going back home ald.. Won't b able to come online often when home, so this might b my last blog of the year! Erm, mayb not. Haha.. Happy holidays! To those of u who r still having exams, stand strong and continue to do yr best! It ain't over till it's really over! Gambate!!

Going back soon! yay!

Haha.. Had such a fun time today.. talking in uni with frens.. instead of studying Haha.. but it's ok.. last day of the semester ald tmrw.. time sure files when u r having "fun".. Hee hee. Can't believe i'm gonna be i second year soon.. time seems to go by so slow in the beginning, but then suddenly goes to light speed. Even a physics student like me can't understand y.. Hmm. Yupz, exams r drawing closer by the day, but I am not too worried, probably coz I ald endured last sem. I knw the exam hall and conditions. So less anxious. Hope I do well though.. Wish everyone smooth sailing ahead! but for now, it's FULL steam ahead! Mus jia you!!!

Exams are coming!!

Hmm.. been a while since i blogged here. Haha. It's coming to the end of Nov and exams r coming! Ahhh! But it applies for most ppl i guess.. so i am not alone.. I shld not be complaining that much.. Haha. Missing family n frens back home but glad that there r gd frens n ocf here to help me and guide me. Gonna miss adelaide in some ways when i go back to s'pore.. but home is still the best.. :-). For ppl who r reading my blog, i'll b going back to s'pore on 16th Nov.. 2 days after my last exam.. Keke.. Then going Sydney for my sis's graduation. Then going back s'pore again till Feb. Gonna b year 2 next year! So exciting! Haha.. It's gonna b a new feeling, n learning more difficult stuff.. but it'll b worth it i guess.. Time sure files.. smtimes. Anyway, wishing all my frens, both here n in s'pore all the v best in their examinations. Catch up with ya all when i am back! Cheers! Signing off from adelaide.. back to study.. :-(

Mid-Sem Break is HERE! & Final Fantasy 7 ROX!!!

Yay! Wahaha.. finally mid sem break is here! The long awaited break. Signifies the end of the sem is coming! After that can go home lo. Yahoo! But of cos mus cross the exam hurdle 1st.. Jus went toys'r'us today with frens.. saw so many toys n gadgets! Kids these days sure r lucky.. not saying i am not lucky.. but there's just so much variety of stuff to play with n learn! Also went for dinner at another fren's college.. Hee hee. not supposed to.. but who cares! Played some CS n learnt more abt DotA.. also knwn as warcraft. Haha. The best part was the movie! Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children. Even though i nvr played the games b4 i truly appreciated and enjoyed the movie. The CG graphics r superb n the storyline is cool. Overall, this CG movie ROX! 5 Stars! Haha.. Hmm.. haven't got much planned for this break, except prob go to new shopping centres, play some games, n of cos do some study.. have been slacking more this sem, prob cos subjects not too heavy.. but still need to buck up nevertheless! Exams r crawling nearer n nearer! To those in s'pore, holidays r over i suppose.. only 1 week. I have 2! Yay! Haha.. yeah study hard everyone! Will b back sooner than u think! :-)

Send it up

Like a fire set ablaze
Is our passion in this place
We've come to be as one
Together as one Lord to praise
Oh we send it up

Situations, troubled thoughts
We'll leave it at the door
Coz right now we're here to say
Lord that we love you
We need you, so we send it up

Chorus:
Everbody come on send it up
Lift your praises give Him all that you've got
Everybody in celebration
We praise you, we praise you
Come on send it up

Bridge:
No other name the same
Risen one, Holy one
Who is seated upon the throne
Come and praise
Worship His holy name

Send it up
Send it up

Southside Church new song!! Title unsure...

To you Lord
I lay my life
Creator, you're my desire
Hear my cry
Hear my cry

Saviour, you call my name
And saved me
Despite my shame
Hear my cry
Hear my cry

Chorus:
And I draw near to you
My saviour I worship you
And all i have to give
Forever I surrender

Bridge:
I surrender
I surrender
I surrender to your love

Mars Is Coming

Planet Mars will be brightest in the night skystarting August. It will look as large as the fullmoon to the naked eye. This will culminate on August27 when Mars comes to within 35 million miles ofearth. Be sure to watch the sky on August 27 12:30am[acc. to IST]. It will look like the Earth has twomoons. The next time Mars will be this close is in2287. Share this with your loved ones and friends asNO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again

Casting Crowns

Meaningful songs that reflects our christian faith and life sometimes..

If we are the body
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If we are the body
Why aren't His arms reaching
Why aren't His hands healing
Why aren't His words teaching
And if we are the body
Why aren't His feet going
Why is His love not showing
But there is a way
There is a way
Jesus is the way

Jesus paid much too high a price
For us to pick and choose who should come
And we are the body of Christ


Life Of Praise
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I will love you Lord always
Not just for the things you've done for me
I will praise you all my days
Not just for the change you've made in me
But i'll praise you for you are Holy Lord
And i lift my hands for you're worthy of so much more

For you are awesome
God of the nations
Light of Judah
Rock of the ages
Alpha Omega
Worthy of all praise
More than these hands are raised
I'll live a life of praise
You're worthy of my praise

I'll serve you Lord always
For you are my strength when i am weak
I will never be afraid
For you are my rock
And you comfort me
But i'll praise you for you are Holy Lord
And i lift my hands for you're worthy of so much more

Yours Is The Kingdom

Yours is the kingdom
And the power
And the glory forever is yours
Heaven and earth bow down
At the wonder of your name
Heaven is open
Death is broken
And the glory forver is yours
Nothing can overcome the power of your name
King of all kings
All the universe will sing
Everlasting God you are wonderful
You are wonderful
And the shout of the earth will be your praise
God forever and light unto all
Will be your wonderful name
For the glory Lord is yours
God forever the glory
Lord forever is yours.

1st week in uni!! Learnt a lot...

Well, the 1st week of uni has passed, and i must say things r much harder than the 1st semester but at least this sem is shorter, kinda. Hee. Can go home faster. However the speed of teaching will surely b faster as i can already see from the 1st week. Well, 2nd week starting soon and the weeks are jus gonna fly by i suppose.. and b4 u knw it it's exam time! Everyone back in s'pore.. those in uni also started their 1st week i guess, hope every1 is doing ok.. whether in studies, jobs, etc. I jus realized this week that there are a lot of ppl ard the world who are being persecuted for their faith and they do not even have bibles.. that is so sad.. bible league is offering to help by getting donations, missions, etc. I pray that i can help them by contributing a little to help supply the desperately needed bibles.. i knw in China this also the case.. but i believe that the growth of a person or the church in these tougher environments are better n stronger than in areas where christianity is allowed to b practised freely. Do look at the website www.bibleleague.com.au as well as www.gfa.org for updates and news of what Christ is doing ard the world. He is simply amazing and wonderful and powerful. :-) enjoy and have a blessed 2nd half of the year!! August is here already! Yay!

Back in adelaide.. a new start to a new semester

Jus arrived this morning.. quite lucky had quite a smooth flight n crossing customs, etc.. Well here i am back in adelaide for my 2nd semester.. but i kinda regret coming back to early. Darn. Now all alone in college stuck with those ang mohs and delegates. Sigh. Sch starting soon.. gotta buck up for a new semester! Still no mood to study though. Haha. i guess every1 feels the same once holidays end. Wishing every1 a blessed brand new start to a new semester! This semester is shorter than sem1 but i guess that means the lecturers gotta squeeze more stuff in less time = more work for us! Haha. Anyway i dun mind. Jus wanna finish off this sem faster then go on to year 2! Yeah. Haha. So long haven't blogged.. Didn't have time back in s'pore.. n now in adelaide it's middle of winter. freaking cold! Haha. so diff frm s'pore. which is so steaming hot n humid.. My dear is back ald too.. but only managed to meet her for 1 day b4 leaving back! Well, i guess that's life.. she had to come back late for exchange in germany.. So i spent most of my time with family.. jus go out.. shopping. Haha. Boring smtimes.. but definitely better than adelaide shopping! Well, gtg upack more nw.. have been lazy n dun feel like unpacking.. sigh. all alone now.. no one in college.. :-( 3 days b4 my college mates return..

Exams finally almost over!!! :-)

Yay! Exams almost over! Haha. Gd gd.. going home on wed. I hope i pass everything.. Finally going back home after 5 months! Miss home, miss the food, miss friends, miss family, but i dun miss the hot humid weather. Haha. It's gonna be so much of a strange transmission. Haha. The weather, traffic, hdb flats. Hee. Can't wait for my last paper on tue to b over. But i have to admit, had a wonderful experience here in adelaide. Will miss the church n ocf gatherings here though. I'll b back on 20th july.. ready for a whole new semester of studies again. I must say studying in asssie isn't as easy as i thought it would be. Most ppl think it's easy but trust me it's not. The uni has really challenged me to work hard and to understand things from a new perspective. It's tough but nothing in the world is easy. Oh yeah, mother theresa movie is showing in adelaide soon i think n my church is selling tickets. Wanna watch but can't.. sigh. Watched a trailer in church, and i think it is a wonderful and inspiring movie even though i haven't watched it yet. Mother theresa said something that struck me and i will remember it for as long as i live. She said, "I am only a pencil in the hands of God, He is the one who writes.".. Such words of wisdom and such a woman of God she is!! It is so so true. We are only here on earth to fulfil what God wants us to do, so that His name can be heard and glorified all over the world.. He Loves us so much... oops. Gtg study for my last paper ald.. I think the next blog(Which will b quite some time) i will put up will b frm S'pore! Haha. Take care every1 in adelaide! see ya all back!! :-)

GOD'S WEATHER

GOD'S WEATHER

"And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!"
Matthew 8: 26,27
King James Version

Hurricane season starts in June in Florida where I live and probably where a lot of you who read this live. Last year we were hit very hard by a hurricane and it caused a lot of destruction. The place where my cousin lives was hit by two hurricanes and that was unusual, I am told. Hurricanes can cause property damage, trailers to be overturned, roofs to be blown off, and a lot of other devastation.

There are hurricanes that are a lot more harmful. We have hurricanes of divorce, drugs, alcohol, abuse of children, spouses, the elderly, and broken homes. While the hurricanes on land can cause destruction, eventually the homes and property will hopefully one day be restored. It is not that simple with a human life.

It is vital for us to examine our hearts and see if there is something that is displeasing to Jesus, something that might be hindering our fellowship with Him. If our hearts are not right before Him, then it is impossible to treat others with the love and compassion that He asks us to display to others.

Is your heart and life full of hurricanes of jealousy, bitterness, envy, strife, anger, and resentment? If so, then I urge you to go to God and let Him calm the storms in your heart. Jesus will shower you with His Peace, Understanding, Love, and Compassion and place His Love in your heart instead of the hurricanes of the world.

Where is God in my studies???

Are you always putting pressure on your academic results and spending most of your time achieving them? Or are you having the “heck care” attitude in your studies and would rather spend your time on your hobbies?

Being too absorbed in your studies is not all you should be focusing on. Romans 9:32 says this about being too busy: “They [Israelites] were so absorbed with their ‘God projects’ that they didn’t notice God right in front of them, like a huge rock in the middle of the road” (The Message). These people had good motives, but they missed the whole picture – that is, seeking God in all they do.

What about those of us who have been neglecting our schoolwork? Do we have difficulty in studying? We can depend on God who will help us in everything we do, by making the yoke light. “Take my yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you shall find rest for your souls” (Matt 11:29; NIV). God has instructed us to exercise the gifts and talents He has given to us, and do our best at school out of love and devotion to God. So keep this in mind – God is with us in everything we do, so trust Him to guide and lead us according to His will.

Keep growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 3:18

Taking It All

In our lives, the time has come to stand,
We cry out for all people in this land
We need you Lord
Send your power as your children rise in faith
Take a hold of me
Life my eyes to see
Give you praise now i believe

We're taking it all for the glory of your name
I'm giving my all just to glorify your name
We your church will rise
Never satisfied till we are standing face to face
We've waited far too long
Now we are strong

With all my heart
I raise my voice
And cry i need you Lord
Yes I need you

Lift Up Your Eyes

I see heaven before me
Angels passing around me
Here i stand in awe of your beauty
Captured by your holiness

Lift up your eyes
All of heaven's in worship
Angels rejoice and the clouds will be filled
With the wonder of your name
With the wonder of your name

The train of his robe fills the temple with glory
Heavenly hosts fall before him in worship
Crying Holy,Holy,Holy is the Lord God Almighty
Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God Almighty

Exams are here too.. Hee hee

Well, the exams r finally coming. My 1st exam in 3 years.. not that i'm trying to boast or anything.. but it is indeed a fact worth considering.. my brain is not usually functioned to exam mode this time of the year, but sigh, gotta force myself to do so.. at least for the next 3/1/2 yrs! Haha. Had a great time in a new church called southside. Used to go to AACC, but since a fren of mine introduced this new church to me i can't stop going to it every sunday. Really a great church to be in a blessed team of pastors n leaders they have. I miss my s'pore chruch too.. new creation n amk methodist. 1 is contemporay n the latter is traditional. Looking forward to coming home! Wonder if my frens all forgotten abt me already. Haha.. Hope not! S'pore i'm coming back! Count on me! Not! Haha.. I am not a v patriotic person.. :-)

Salvation is here

God above all the world in motion
God above all my hopes and fears
And I don't care what the world throws at me now
I'm gonna be alright

Hear the sounds of the generations
Making loud our freedom song
All in all that the world would know Your name
It's gonna be alright
Cause I know my God saved the day
And I know His word never fails
And I know my God made a way for me
Salvation is here

Salvation is here
Salvation is here and He lives in me
Salvation is here
Salvation that died just to set me free
Salvation is here
Salvation is here and He lives in me
Salvation is here
Cause You are alive and You live in me

Whatever it takes

Who was i to try to live without you
Thinking I could do things my own way
Lord I know that I should never doubt you
I get so lost and lonely when I stray
Now it's time to
Surrender to you
I'm a man who believes
It's you that I need

Whatever it takes
That's what I'll do
I'd give anything to get back to you
I know I was wrong
And I've made some mistakes
But I'm gonna do whatever it takes

In a world of darkness and temptation
Only you can give me eyes to see
Father you're my strength and my salvation
Show me now who i was made to be

I will follow
Anywhere that you lead
For it's your will not mine
I'm gonna prove it this time
I'm standin' here 'cause I've got nothing to lose
I lost it all when I walked away from you
I swear this time around
I won't let you down

So many things happening...

Well, the exams are really closing in, and many of my frens r stressed. My dear is already in Germany and i wonder how she is doing in a foreign country so far away. Miss her so much. Was rushing for so many assignments that we due almost on the same day.. Until i found out that a fren was going back to S'pore today. Her dad passed away. I really feel for her and it seems like a repeat for what happened to me last sem. It's really scary. But she's strong in faith and she's still coming back to take the exams and complete her studies. She said she was grieving but felt peace in her heart. God's peace was really upon her. Praise The Lord! He never fails to comfort us when we are down and He's always with us, no matter what circumstances we may be in.. I will not b anxious abt the upcoming exams, but jus do my best. N leave te rest to God. Everyone should too.. :-)

Our Daily Bread - May 21, 2005

Jacob's life was full of trials. And as it was for the old patriarch, so it is for us. Life buffets and restricts us, makes demands on us that we do not want to bear. Yet even the most unjust, undeserved, and pointless suffering is an opportunity for us to respond in a way that our Lord can turn us into His own likeness. We can take joy in our trials, because we know that adversity is working to make us "perfect and complete, lacking nothing" (James 1:3-4). But this takes time.

We want the quick fix, but there are no shortcuts that can accomplish God's ultimate purpose for us. The only way to grow into Christ's likeness is to submit each day to the conditions God brings into our lives. As we accept His will and submit to His ways, His holiness becomes ours. Gradually but inexorably, God's Spirit begins to turn us into kinder, gentler men and women—sturdier, stronger, more secure and sensible. The process is mysterious and inexplicable, but it is God's way of endowing us with grace and beauty. Progress is inevitable.

As Ruth Bell Graham puts it, may God give us grace "to bear the heat of cleansing flame, not bitter at our lot, but mete to bear our share of suffering and keep sweet, in Jesus' name." —David Roper

Exam stress..

Sigh, had an upsetting week, a week full of ups n downs, but i think more of the latter. So much to do, so much to cover in such a short time period. I realised that the exams r not v far away, but teaching is still going to go on.. n more n more stuff will jus pile up. I really am lost at what to do n how to prepare when there's more n more stuff coming in everyday.. sigh. On the brighter note, there was another multicultural week in the uni.. great stuff.. had s'pore n malaysian food since i came here.. Haha. It was nice to have a small touch n reminder of the local food n culture n see the people involved.. Also am having some probs in finding accomodation next semester.. really dunno how.. i wanna solve the prob quickly too but i seriously have no time to go look and search for houses or apartments. Sigh.. Anyway i think most of the ppl in s'pore are ald finishing their exams or ald have finished them.. Njoy the holidays u all! I knw some ppl dun even have exams! So gd.. Can't wait for these few mths n for the exams to b over so i can go home for a while. Miss everyone back in sing..

Last day of holidays! :-(

Wow.. 2 weeks have gone by jus like that.. amazing.. so fast. N this 2nd term is gonna b more hellish. Haha. But gotta hang in there cos the exams r jus ard the corner! For ppl in s'pore unis.. i knw the exams r currently going on.. Some earlier some later, like my dar.. finishing soon! Haha. But Knw that there are ppl caring n praying for ALL of u, even yr frens who r overseas. So hang in there! N when it's yr turn to have holis, it's our turn to b having exams! Haha. weird.. but anyway, can't wait to return to s'pore to meet my dear n all my frens.. miss u all! Take care n God bless. Cheers! :-)

Missing home..

Haha. Had bak kut teh for dinner last nite.. OCF ppl cooked! Such talented ppl. Haha. Finally had some taste of local food since i was here.. It was delicious. N cheap. Heehee. There was even desert! Wow. Haha. It was v gd too! Some red bean stuff, cocktail n oreo cheesecake! Yum! Ate until v full man. Missing home ald.. since here for quite some time n the "local" food here isn't that great. So Ex some more.. Prefer home one.. no wonder ppl say home is where the heart is. Heehee.. almost end of holis ald loh.. time to b stressed again n prepare for exams! *shiver*

Everything To Me

When I feel down, I look to You.
When I feel low, Your words ring true.
It’s not by might or in my strength,
But it’s by Your Spirit moving in my life,
’Cause, God, You are my life.
At times when I look down and all I see is sinking sand,
I’m thankful that it’s You, the Solid Rock on which I stand.

I will praise You; You’re everything to me.
I’ll live for You; You’re the reason that I sing.
I won’t go back to the way it used to be,
’Cause I’ve found You, and You’re everything to me.

One week of holidays gone!!!

Time files when u r having fun man.. i can attest to that. 1 week of the mid semester break has gone past jus like that. It's funny it dosen't seem so fast during the sch term.. Anyway i deserve to b scolded cos i jus got back after playing warcraft in (ocf) fren's home today for the whole aftn n nite. Ended up eating pizza for dinner.. I guess i was jus curious n wanted to learn abt the game.. for a while.. Didn't expect to stay till.. 1 am!! Sigh. To a happier note, i DID get some work done this week n went to a few interesting places with ocf ppl. They were nice to ask us along.. Went to barossa valley, had a small road trip up adelaide hills with one church aunty, and went to a nice little shopping mall jus near the airport. Glad i found out some interesting places to explore n prob bring my family when they decide to come here for holis or smthing.. yawn.. tired. Gtg sleep.. Have a long week ahead.. study!!! One more week b4 sch reopens then the hell will start again! Haha.. =>

Wonderful OCF Easter camp!

Jus came back from a v fruitful experience at easter camp. Almost the whole of South Australia OCF centres were present and the atmosphere was just amazing. The camp site was beautiful, with an open chapel that had a huge cross facing the sea. Amazing view and spelndour of how God made this world we live in so vast and unique. At night there were so many stars to see too! Even saw the milky way and some ppl claimed to have seen shooting stars! Wow. Haha. Where'll i ever see that? Had a senior pastor from a church in SA as a speaker and he talked abt the true meaning of easter, and how God transformed his life. Wow. I feel so tired physically now but so energized n refreshed spiritually. I now realise this was what God wanted me to experience, smthing that i would never get a chance to in S'pore. I knw s'pore has it's own youth church fellowships n groups but this is totally diff. Haha. So many diff ppl frm diff countries jus fellowshipping together and praying together. I really enjoyed this camp n i feel that many ppl have been touched and encountered God. Praise Him always for what He has done for us at calvary!! :-)

This was the theme song for our ocf south australia easter camp 2005: Calvary

I see the cross at calvary
His precious blood that set me free
A ransom only he could pay
His life to take my sin away
And as i stand before the cross
I know my gain was heaven's loss
I am reminded once again
The precious lamb for me was slain

Chorus:
Lest we forget Jesus paid the price
Lest we forget His awesome sacrifice
I will remember Jesus nailed to that tree
And I remember He was dying for me

Bridge:
Lord I remember your anguish and pain
Lord I remember you risen again

Hot Saturday

Such a hot weekend! Sat only i meant. Hee. Tmrw is sunday. It might be Friday yest, But Sunday is coming! Haha. Yay! Lucky tmrw's weather is better. Today i almost bcame roast duck. Haha. So hot! 36 Degrees! I'm amazed how hot aust can be.. Hmm. Ya. anyway having another hectic week ahead then mid term break! But not going anywhere. jus gonna study n prepare for exams liao lo.. not far away! Hope every1 had a gd n meaningful easter. Oh ya, easter camp is coming! yay! Haha. smthing to look forward to for the holis.. Thank God for ocf..

A Happy and Sad Wednesday

Haha, For the 1st time today, i went out to rundle mall to shop a bit n to cut my hair. Iit was really my 1st time out of uni on a weekday, other than fri when i have ocf meetings. Hee. Engineers really dun see daylight. Haha. It was a pleasant experience n nw i knw where to get my hair cut! Haha. It's only a $14 n it's actually a hair stylist who cuts yr hair! Quite worth it i should say. I am so used to going to a barber while in s'pore that i feel so happy jus going to a hair salon in adelaide! Haha. Ya, then went ard kia kia a while 1st since i had no appt, i had to wait a while b4 my turn. Gosh, the mall was so croweded, compared to the easter weekend where virtually no one was ard. Haha. Weird.. Then came my sad part, went for a class n ended up with tons to do.. It's actually bcos of the mon easter holiday that i am suffering so much nw. Haha, but ya, anyway no pt complaining nw..

Long n boring easter long weekend

Sch is starting today! Yay! Haha. I can't belive i'm actually saying this. Hee. But the last 4 days of the gd fri n easter holidays was really quite unbearable n boring. There's nothing to do apart frm studying n eating n sleeping. Everywhere everything is closed! I realli wonder if the aussies love their families so much that they spend their holidays with them ever so often.. Haha. Anyway life here is so so diff than back home. Going to sch ald.. Hell Week starts again! ;-)

Easter In Adelaide

Well, this is my 1st easter away frm sing n i must say it is quite diff celebrating it away frm family n with ocfers. Ocf pres brought us to eat an australian "delicacy" called AB's, which was supposedly meant to stand for "abortion" and jokes n rumours went around to say that the dish, which was mainly some meat looking thing with fries and lots of sauce (Rather unhealthy i must say!) was actually something left behind after an abortion. Haha, ya but anyway one of my frens got quite concerned abt eating it when told that it was actually the "placenta", which was what a woman leaves behind after she gives birth or has an abortion. So typically u can say some ppl think that we are eating the aborted baby! Haha. N the chilli sause made it more convincing cos it looked like blood! Haha. But it was actually onli a lamb dish. Haha. I still not sure y they called it that name though. Hmm.. And after that we went to fren's home on thur night to have some fellowship and learnt how to play "tai ti"> poker cards. Haha. It was fun n entertaining. The house was amazingly huge n they had a dog n cat staying together! Haha. Then on gd fri morn went to church for service n had steamboat at night.. Yum yum.. :-) .. Haha

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Open Up the Gates

VERSE:

We come into this holy place to bring a sacrifice of praise,
Bow down before You and seek Your face.
We sing of the mighty things You’ve done, cry out to You, “Let Your will be done,”
Tell all the world You’re the Holy One.
Hear the shouts of praise as they’re rising up to You.
Come and fill this place as we bring glory to Your name.

CHORUS:

Open up the gates and let the King of glory in.
Fill this house with praises as we lift our hands and worship You.
Open up the doors and let Your glory fill the earth.
King of Heaven, we dance before Your throne.
King of Heaven, we dance before You.
King of Heaven, we dance before Your throne.

BRIDGE:

King of Heaven, come and take Your place;
Dwell among us as we seek Your face.

Bro Yun in Adelaide

Today was a very fruitful and wonderful day. Went to church to have a combined service in one of the churches and bro yun was there to speak to us about God's word and the back to Jerusalem movement. He is indeed a humble and God loving man.. and you can just feel God's power in him as he speaks and when he prays for ppl. Went up during alter call and so did many many others. Bro Yun jus went around healing and praying for us. His prayers are so powerful and touching. Even though he does not speak english and he needed an english interpreter to be able to speak to the aussie crowd, I feel he still did manage to get the message across. That is to trust God and sit at his feet and listen to his word. And that he still loves us no matter what we become or where we may be. It was such an honor to meet him and his prayers are so moving and touching. I admit i broke down too. I don't know y.. When he touched and prayed for me, as did many ppl lay their hands on me, i jus felt at peace and know that i am well taken care of. Many of my frens went up to get prayed also. And it is just so amazing that Bro Yun is able to endure so many sessions of this kind of meetings. There's another one this evening at 6pm.. I pray that many ppl's lives will be touched and transformed by him too.. I knw mine was. :-)

Another Boring Weekend

Spent almost the whole weekend at college.. What a super duper boring weekend.. to make things worse, the weather was a steaming 35 degrees! I don't really know how to do most of my work, so it is either i am stupid or the assignments are a little tough. I dunno but i just hope it won't be like that during the exams! I don't know how much more weekends i can endure like that. But it's not as if i have a choice. I have tons to do every week and have no time to waste. Anyway it is also not as if there are much places n things to do here anyway. Sigh. Back to my work n boring evening.. missing everyone back home..

Second Week

Well, managed to pass thru the 1st week of uni! Haha. It wasn't all that bad.. Or was it? Hee. Lots n lots to do even during the 1st week. But will continue to do my best! The pracs n tuts are starting this week ald, so gonna have even longer days compared to last week. Haha. But wad to do.. who ask i take eng? That's what most ppl will ask me too. Well, i'm in it now.. so no turning back. Will jus do my best n see how it goes. Same goes for every1 too! Wishing everyone a blessed week ahead n strive hard! It ain't easy but then again who says we are living in an easy world? Haha. Then there'll be no challenge! Hee. :-) Cheers!

Boring Sunday

Had a really boring sunday today.. jus stayed in room n study or sleep. Sigh. Miss my family n friends n my dear. Last nite the symphony under the stars event was wonderful. The fireworks were so beautiful! Like ndp! Ha. It was such a lovely experience i can't wait till next year to see it again! It was a bit cold though but the atmosphere was amazing. Esp good when surrounded with friends and food. Haha. Oh well, the fun is over n sch is starting tmrw. A fresh new start to a new academic year. Can feel the stress ald. Haha. Hope everyone in s'pore is doing well, happy n healthy. Going to sleep soon.. watching tv. Hee. Nite everyone! From Adelaide. :-)

Verse of the day

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish – Isaiah 41:10

Ocf bbq n symphony night

Had a gd time at the ocf bbq held at a park, organised by AACC, austral asian christian church. The aunties and uncles were all v nice n they prepared so much food for us! N it was all free. Really appreciate the efforts! Played some games and had fun knowing more ppl, meeting new friends and jus catching up with old buddies. Really njoyed the time of fellowship with the ocfers as well as meeting new ppl. The response this yr was better, but our aim is still the same no matter what the number of new comers there are. To reach out, build up and send back. - Matt 28:18-20. Going for symphony night later.. not sure what is that. It's like a open air concert event held once a yr or smthing, n i heard it is v popular with the ppl of adelaide. There might even b fireworks! Cool. Haha. But still wished my darling, my family n friends from sing can join me.. Missing everyone back home. Esp my dear dear. Hee. Well, sch is starting on mon, so gotta get prepared! Time to give it all i've got! Haha. It is gonna b tough, but i belive it is not impossible to accomplish. :-)

Sch starting soon.. Having O week now

Well, back in adelaide for almost a week ald.. college still sux, n so does my timetable, but i guess i dun have a choice. Haha. Given a choice i would have wanted to stay on in S'pore.. But i guess this is God's will for me. Perhaps to be active in ocf and other activities which will help me become a better person. To be a member of Christ that will reach out, build up and send back. Also to be more active in meetings and stuff. Cos i read this verse which really struck me.. i haven't been active in anything b4 i met ocf.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. - Hebrews 10:24,25.

Well, O week this week n full of stuff n fun and preliminary lectures.. boring. Haha. Will have to work v hard this yr.. I guess everyone else is doing the same too. Wishing all my frens n especially my darling all the best for their sch term. Alfie signing off.. :-)

Back In Adelaide.. Study time!

Finally back in Adelaide after a long flight yest.. The food on board was gd, but had little sleep bcos of a stupid baby girl sitting in front of me who keeps climbing over her seat to peek at me and deops her things on me! What kind of mum lets her child do that? Sigh. Btw it's an anf moh. Haha. But i must say the baby is quite cute la. Reached college, unpacked a while and Had to rush to do my enrolment.. but stupid uni goving me probs with it. Sigh. Going to try again today.. I really still don like college but no choice.. jus gotta bear with it. I'm v glad and thankful for the help the OCF ppl rendered to me though. They r really nice. Going for breakfast ald.. sianz.. gonna see more ang mohs.. haha. Miss my home, family, friends and my darling so so much..

Gong Xi Fa Cai... Hong Bao Na Lai.. haha

Happy Chinese New Year to one and all in advance! As i'll be going to KL to spend my CNY.. This CNY will be special indeed.. missing one person.. but will still be having reunion dinner in s'pore b4 i go.. my sis coming back on fri! yay! finally have someone to talk to in the house.. ahhaa.. then after i come back from holis i'll be leaving for adelaide soon.. so fast, 16th feb.. The month of Jan has come to an end so so quickly.. it's amazing how time files.. seems to fly faster every year! that's gd though, hope this yr files by too! i wanna complete my studies asap! who wouldn't? haha.. Going to surely miss s'pore and home, family and friends.. sigh.. but no choice.. :-)

It's almost time to return to studies...

Time sure files.. half a month just gone like that, n v. soon it's gonna be the month of Feb.. Cny coming, but not really looking forward to it.. it's gonna be usually boring.. sigh.. gotta spend my last few weeks here wisely and prepare myself for a new start to a new term at uni! Stress! ahah.. but it's bound to be tough.. jus gotta rough it out and hopefully do well.. It's amazing how much aid has come to help the tsunami victims.. the world is actually good in nature, but somehow sin and evil has to come to ruin it.. oh well, life's on earth like that.. it's just a temporary home for us christians, and we are here to better ourselves so that the work in us may be completed and we may once again, be perfect in an eternal home we are called to live in.. Life is so extremely short compared to eternity.. i can't imagine how it'll be like to just be 'human' without any purposes and a wonderful future to look forward to.. I'm glad and thankful to be a christian and so is my dear.. we shall grow stronger and closer while we are apart, contrary to what people think and feel.. but that's the way God works.. in mysterious ways and opposite of how the world thinks and does things.. He is always good.. He is amazing.. :-)