Back In Adelaide... For Sem 2

Well... here I am back again in adelaide.. Took business class in S'pore airlines back to adelaide..I didn't pay for it of coz. It costs S$5,131 to fly frm S'pore to Adelaide on raffles class with S'pore airlines! Siao.. Used krisflyer miles to redeem this "pre b'day gift" of mine. Hee. 25000 miles! gosh. It's no wonder so few ppl can afford to sit business class. But then again, seems like the seats r always full.. whether 1st, business or economy class. The lounge in changi airport was nice, but too many ppl to fully enjoy the facilities. Free drinks and food were on the menu.. Posh place, with bar and "business" facilities but besides that, there wasn't much that interested me..

Back in college now.. which is so lonely and boring. Haha. It's not ez trying to adapt to being "alone" again during the weekend.. and esp so when uni hasn't yet started. (on Monday) Just went out to rundle mall again just now, same old mall.. except with starbucks coffee! Haha. It's taken quite long for this coffee chain to make it's way into little ol' adelaide, but it's finally made it's way to the mall. Now where's coffee bean? Haha.. Weather here cold as usual.. but i guess it's better than hot humid weather.. I enjoy the cold.. as long as it dosen't get Too cold! That usually happens at night. I suddenly miss home very much. I guess this is what happens when U go home for a brief period of time and suddenly come back to an environment that is rather different.. But i Thank God for gd friends here and for the opportunity to study here too.. It's a nice environment to study la.. boring place = study place. Haha. I also feel I am closer to God here in a way.. coz there's little sense of "busyness" or "stress" in adelaide.. it's a nice laid back city.. Gives me enuf time to reflect on God, nature, relationships, people, etc. Guess i shld treasure this b4 i graduate n head back to the rushing and fast paced life in s'pore.. But at least the weekends in s'pore r not so boring.. Haha.. there's no where to go in adelaide.. so sianz. Oh well.. guess that gives students here even more reason to study. Time for me to take a nap.. didn't really sleep enuf.. although the business class seats in the plane were quite comfortable to sleep on.. skybeds. Hee.. they r wonderful inventions.. Can't wait for 2nd sem to start and finish, so I can finish year 2 of my degree.. Guess I have to enjoy the process and let it mould me into the person God wants me to become at the end of my degree.. :-)

Sick... n going back adelaide soon..

Well, the flu bug has caught up to me, and I' m down with the flu now.. but recovering well.. i think. Haha. A few more days left in s'pore too.. returning back to adelaide for sem 2 this friday. It's been a short but enjoyable time back home.. Will miss home again definitely, and leaving is always never easy. No matter how many times i have left home. But I really thank God for helping me so much in the last 1/2 year or so.. truly without Him I wouldn't have made it thru year 2 1st sem.. and I wouldn't even be home. Thankful for my family also, for their loving care and concern.. and thru God's provision, is able to let me come home twice a year. Hope the 2nd sem will be a better one than the 1st.. and it's also shorter! So i can come back again and spend x'mas and the new year again! yay.. amazing how fast time flies. But i really wanna graduate soon.. Still 2 more years! Argh.. n the last 2 yrs are the hardest.. Omg.. Haha. but i believe God will help me make it thru.. Coz i knw if it were by my own efforts, i wouldn't have even made it thru year 1 ald.. Hee. Truly, His strength is made perfect in our weaknesses. Praise Him for that!

Results r out.. n they are amazing. Thanks be to God

Found out my results today, in a peculiar place.. macdonalds! I was jus out with my mum settling some errands and was jus having lunch in a macs, and apparently that particular branch of the restaurant is quite huge and has 2 computer terminals for the public to use the internet for free. Simply amazing how God works.. of all places, I was directed to go macs for lunch and that branch has free computers and internet to use. Normally one could agree this would not be the case.. N when i checked my results on access adelaide, i was shocked beyond words.. not only didn't I get any CP (Conceded pass, which is less than a pass, 45-49 marks), I got more than I could imagine in my life. I got 59, 61 and 75, 2 passes and 1 distinction. Although I had 4 examinable subjects, the last result was supposed to be out tomorrow. I was overjoyed by my results, which were by no means what I did.. it's all 101% God and His grace that brought me thru. I went back home.. n i checked my results again, just to make sure I didn't see wrongly.. n indeed it's still the same marks i saw in macs. A few moments ago, i randomly checked access adelaide again to check smthing.. n to my surprise, the last result popped out! I got 59 also! Gosh, so I am now truly happy that I have cleared year 2 1st semester..

Although I can't say the same for my friends, classmates.. I believe God has a plan for everyone, and It's up to Him and him only to determine our future and outcomes. A message of encouragement for others who may have to study for the supp exam or even retake a subject again.. never think for once God is against u. He is always for U and He loves u. A failure dosen't mean u r less capable than others or implies that u r not so smart, so to speak.. God uses each individual differently and each person is unique and gifted in different ways. So do not despair, and do not lose hope, but continue to persevere and run the race He has set b4 u.. and u shall recieve the crown of glory at the end of it.. I knw some ppl must be thinking, I am in no position to say all these coz i am not the one who failed or needs to take the supp exam. But i understand what it feels like to see failure or rejection.. and I know that I have overcome it only bcoz of God's grace and love for me. God helps the helpless. and No problem is too big for Him to solve. In fact i learnt in church that the bigger the problem is for u, the easier it is for God.. in a way. Always have faith to God, not faith about your own faith, and truly, rejoice in all circumstances.. because He has given us the peace that surpasses all understanding.. as I have felt when I was waiting for my results for the last few weeks.. it had tried my faith v much, but I must say the "bad" experiences have brought me closer to God than ever before.. N i knw it will be the same for others..

Psalm 63:7 - Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.

Our true identity and security is in Christ alone.. for those who know this song, it truly is a beautiful song and a reminder to all christians that all is not lost, even when darkness seems all around our lives, God is the only light that will break through and bring us to victory!

In Christ alone I place my trust, and find my glory in in the power of the cross.
In every victory, let it be said of me: My source of strength, my source of hope is Christ alone!

Quotable Quotes...

There is not a man of us who does not at times need a helping hand to be stretched out to him, And then shame upon him who will not stretch out the helping hand to his brother.

Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you can help them to become what they are capable of being.

The values we live by are worth more than when we pass them on.

When we treat man as he is, we make him worse than he is; When we treat him as if he already were what he potentially could be, we make him what he should be.

Exams over! Going home...

Well, the dreaded exams have finally passed and now is the time to go home! Anxiety over exam results still loom around sometimes but I guess I shouldn't let it affect my holiday. Just let God do His will in my life.. and whatever will be, will be. There is no point in worrying and thinking abt it right? Haha. Easier said than done, but when i recall on God's faithfulness in my life, esp for my year 1 exams.. It's truly amazing as to what He can do.. Despite our lack and disobedience to Him. Hmm, Mixed feelings abt returning home.. Will love to get to see family again and njoy quality time back home, but adelaide still and will always have a place in my heart.. with so many wonderful and encouraging friends and family too.. how am I not to say I am blessed? Hope i spend my time wisely when i am back in s'pore.. Probably prepare for next sem's bible study liao.. Next sem is gonna b even tougher than this sem.. but I'm sure I'll pull through. To all those who are struggling with studies, work, etc.. life is full of problems, but it's how we handle those problems and the process that we endure through them that's impt. Results aren't everything, exams come and go, but our character and faith, relationships will definitely strengthen thru adversity. Oops, gtg off soon, going airport in 1 hr! Haha. This is how impromptu I am.. blogging at this hr in the morning.. Gonna miss adelaide for 2-3 weeks! But will get to experience the heat and humidity back home in S'pore.. a drastic change from the 3-15 degrees temperature currently in adelaide.. Peace out! :-)

1st Exam coming..

Well, it's been one week of swot vac, and the 1st exam is coming.. I am not very worried, I dunno y, but I feel that I just do my best, n leave to God the rest! Although I must say, there are times when I feel I should be studying more.. But laziness, sianzness and the "don't feel like studying" mood comes and goes ever so often. Haha. But I look forward to quickly finishing my exams so I can return home.. Not long more to go.. But have to continue to persevere and do my best! I just pray that the exam will be somewhat similar to past years, then I guess I'll b all right.. If something weird comes out, Haha, Who knows what will happen.. Oh well, lunch time soon.. back to study now.. :-)

Arise... Planetshakers..

The word 'arise' found in Isaiah 60 means to get, up, stand up, stir up and succeed. God wants you to stand up in your circumstances. He wants you to stir yourself up in Him and above all He wants you to succeed. It is time for the men and women of God to stand up all over this world. Where you've been down trodden he is calling you to stand. Where you have been insignificant he wants to stir you up and call you up out of where you are to take all that is rightfully yours as a son and daughter of God. He dosen't want you to hide your light under a bushel but rather let it shine for the world to see His glory. The call has gone out over the ages for men and women to arise. God called Abraham. He called Joseph, Gideon, Samuel, David, Esther, and Daniel. Now the same call is going out to you. No matter what your abilities, talents or giftings are, God is calling you to arise.

Some words of wisdom...

If we seek an easier route to avoid the pain or challenge, we miss out on discovering more of the God who wants to companion us, in and through, the mystery and uncertainty.

When life is stripped away to it's lowest state, it is the people in our lives that are most important to us. It's during difficult times when we remember that our family, our friends and a close community, make life worth holding on to when it would be very easy to let go.

While some people believe the power of prayer is demonstrated by strong faith and sinless lives, it is more about trusting God when our prayers seem to go unanswered. The jouney of prayer is about asking for and gradually gaining confidence in God's justice and mercy and holiness. It's learning to trust God in spite of the time when our prayers go unanswered.

Exam timetable is out!!!

Oh well, it's that time of the year again where the exams are approaching fast.. Time seems faster when exams r nearer. Haha. Which is gd in a way coz it means i get to go back home faster also.. Not that i dun like it here. Wont't b blogging much frm now on i suppose. partly no time and lazy to type so much. Hmm.. makes me think smtimes y i bother keeping a blog? haha mafan la.. But i wont delete it anyway. It brings back memories.. Esp when i look back at my past posts.. not much but it still means smthing i can recall.. Oh well, it's getting late ald, better sleep soon and pia for the weekend, study study!! Assignments assignements! :-(

Confidence...

Learnt this saying abt becoming a leader in whatever we do. It's so true, but sometimes I think it's hard to follow or agree with it, and set standards by ourselves or by what the world percieves us to be. But i guess it's time to change the perception of who we really are in this world, not just in our own nations. And these few words touched me a lot.

"Who I am does not depend on what I do. Identity does not depend on titles, or degrees, or function. It depends only on the simple fact that I am a child of God, valued and treasured for what I am."


This is one of the Songs I sang in church on sundays... I like it very much as it has so much meaning and application in it in our daily lives. Love it! Praise God for song writers who are able to pour out their spirit into creating songs like these..

Cover me
Lord my God
And lead me into your presence
My soul relieved
Trials may come
And darkness upon me
But still your hand it guides me
My saving grace
My one embrace
My one true love
I will exalt thee

I love you
Jesus I thank you
For your hand that covers me

I will worship you
I will worship you
I will worship you
My blessed savior

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God inhabits the praise of His people
He's close to those who call upon His name
And all of heaven will dance before you
He's close to those who call upon His name
And he dwells among us today

End of holidays soon... :-(

Well, it has been a gd mid sem break, with days of sleeping and waking up late.. and with the awesome easter camp and church activties, unfortunately, all gd things must also come to an end.. holidays ending v v soon, and it'll also soon b time for new material, new lectures, and preparation for exams! But looking forward to getting over and done with for the exams so I can return home soon also. Hee. Winter is also officically coming and it's getting really wet, cold and windy here! Gosh.. Haha. But i rather the weather b freezing than be hot like an oven. Not sure what others might choose also.. ;) Oh well, back to catching up with last minute assignments and some rest.. b4 next week when uni begins again.

Amazing Love...

I’m forgiven, because you were forsaken
I’m accepted, you were condemned
I’m alive and well, you’re spirit is within me
Because you died and rose again

Amazing love, how can it be
that you my king would die for me
Amazing love, I know it’s true
It’s my joy to honor you
In all I do, to honor you

You are my King
Jesus, You are my King

You are my King

Easter camp was Gr8 n wonderful!! :-)

Just got back frm ocf easter camp today, came back with a fresh perspective of love, and feeling very refreshed in God's love.. Camp theme this year was abt love, so majority of the sessions was learning about love, bgr, relationships, etc. The speaker was great, and He is very annointed i must say.. and thru his sessions have let me realise so much of God's love for us all.. His love for us is really so amazing that He sent His one and only son to die for us.. I cannot fathom anyone, any father or parent doing the same thing.. As this easter is approaching also, I pray that the message of easter and God's love will be magnified, and allow us to honour Him in all that we do.. I've never heard the song, which is also ocf easter camp's theme song, amazing love so differently now than before.. Overall Had a lot of fun and learnt a lot this year.. and the campsite was simply beautiful, with the beauty of nature all around for us to appreciate. it isn't hard to see how great God's creation is.. and we should take time to appreciate them.. even our own bodies are simply amazing creations by Him.. it's about time we take time to reflect, be still and know that God is God... ;-)

Easter camp n mid sem break coming!!!

Finally autumn is here n the weather is getting cooler. Couldn't stand the summer heat! N half a semester is almost coming to an end, with the upcoming mid semester break. But really looking forward to ocf easter camp during the weekend! It was a memorable one last year, n i'm sure this year will b even better! :) Also have to use the mid sem break wisely.. revise n prepare for upcoming exams! Thank God for all gd friends who support and encourage me...

Boring weekend...

So boring.. sigh. I think this is my most boring weekend ever. I don't know y.. is it bcoz i have nothing to do? Hmm. I have a test coming up but studied for it ald! assignments, did all i could.. read up for lectures also. What else can i be missing? Have been feeling a bit lonely too, like having no friends ard.. i knw it's not true, but smtimes dunno y i feel like that. I am so glad i have uni tmr actually.. I love sundays too la, bcoz got church to go to, but after that.. it's different.. back to room alone. Well, almost late ald.. gotta prepare for uni tmr. Only 1 lecture.. Haha. So silly. But well, better than nothing to do again!..

All My Praise...

I will follow You through green pastures
And sing hallelujah to Your Name
I will follow You through dark disaster
And sing hallelujah through the pain

And even in the shadow of death
I will praise You
And even in the valley I will say

Holy, My God
You are worthy of all my praise x2

You are seated on your throne in heaven
And You see all of us down here
And You have promised You will not abandon
So I shall not fear

You made every star
And You taught it how to shine
You knew my name before there was time
And all this was just part of Your glorious design
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

2nd week in uni...

Well well, 1st week of uni is over, n now in 2nd week ald.. work starting to pile up ald.. Haha. but i guess consistency is the key, without it, when exam time comes sure die wan.. Haha. But still feel the timetable is rather silly n some days r quite boring, like only have 1 or 2 lessons.. i guess this is better in a way that i have more free time, but bad if i misuse the free time i have.. need to use them wisely! Like to read up or understand more.. or do the tuts or assignments! Haha. So far so gd.. jus hope won't start to slack n lag behind.. well, it's gettin late! gtg do some last min revision n sleep ald.. tmr's lessons start @ 4pm! HAha.. this is what i mean by my bad timetable.. So sianz.. but no choice.. it's like that. Not my choice. Hee.. ;-)

Going back to adelaide soon

Time sure flies when we're having fun! Only a week left in s'pore b4 returning back to adelaide for a new semester. Yr 2 ald, still have 3 more yrs, n this yr is not gonna b ez, but I know that God will pull me thru it, for He will give me sufficient grace to overcome any race He has set for me to finish. Feeling a bit sad though to leave home after being here for 2-3 mths. Miss the convenience of s'pore, friends, my dar, n family. But I knw this semester will be a time for me to learn and challenge myself, as an individual and as a Christian. Things are not going to get easier, but I think the process of overcoming them are going to be far more rewarding! That's the drive that keeps me going thru it all, and although life in aust isn't all a bed of roses, it's thru the thorns and pain that will keep me to rely on God and His strength, grace and mercy. I cannot base anything on what I CAN do anymore, but on what HE can do for me. I been thru a lot of times when i felt like crying or giving up even in my 1st yr, but God has never let me go, and He has shown to me what simple faith and trust in Him can do. I can never imagine i cleared every subject in yr 1, and although I didn't do exceptionally well, I knw it's a stepping stone to something greater. Wish all my friends here all the best, as they continue with their studies or work, or anything they are doing. I pray for strength for everyone for u, and that this year blessings and goodness will manifest themselves onto each individual like never before. :-)

GONG XI FA CAI

Wow.. it's been some time since i've blogged. Haha. Well wishing everyone happy cny here! Today 1st day, but did no visiting, but had a gd church service. Hope everyone is having a gd break n family bonding time during this festive period! Ang baos, oranges, bak kua n other stuff, they might signify somethings in cny but i guess the love, peace n joy between families, loved ones are most impt. Oh yah, health is v impt too. No health have wealth also useless.. but I knw this yr will be another year of blessings, favour and peace for me and everyone else. The impt thing is to believe in the goodness n promises of God, and the fact that He has already given to us His most precious gift, so that we may all be able to enjoy prosperous n abundant lives. We dun have to wait till cny to wish n hope for a year to be happy or nian nian yu. Haha. Yupz.. hence I just know that this year will be a yr full of abundance as we have a God who is Al shadai, a God who never has any lack and can provide for us more than we can ever ask or think. God bless everyone! :)

Broadband is here!!! Yay!

Haven't blogged here for such a long time ald.. Finally have broadband access at home! So can go on msn ald. Haha. Still slacking at home.. tried to find a job but to no avil. Oh well, wat to do.. Hope everyone is doing fine.. I knw some of my frens in adelaide are back doing summer courses and some did not return home at all! Hope all of u r doing fine. Have ard 1 mth plus in s'pore b4 returning back to adelaide for year 2 of my studies. Must work harder! haha. Honours counting ald.. Anyway had a gd meet up with ocf ppl yesterday at william's place. His place is v big n v nice. Miss ocf a lot. The family feeling, the fun and the learning experience. Will meet them soon. Haha. Oke.. shall blog more in future. gtg now.. family in bad mood.. :-(