Those who followed this blog since I started will remember I once blogged about one of my childhood experience. =P This Christmas, my bro and sister came back from KL and the family was reunited again!
So, these few days really brought back childhood memories for me. When playing games I'll be the weakest one, Tiff will be the one catching up pretty quickly and Abi will be the one winning all the time. If we fight, my mum would ask us to stand at different corners of the house, facing the wall.
But this time, we have Gail, the kiasu one, dad, the confident one, and mum, the 'gan cheong' one. We've been having such a great time talking and playing, that's why we've been sleeping past midnight (around 4am) this whole week!
I really missed the times when we could just be ourselves without worrying what others would think of us. The neighbours must be wondering why my family is still screaming and laughing so late in the night. haha..
Happy. =)
Friday, December 26, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Tis the season to be jolly~~
It's the time of the year!
Carols, lotsa makan, family time, rain rain rain, presents, christmas tree, lights and love.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
fa la la la la la la la la
Carols, lotsa makan, family time, rain rain rain, presents, christmas tree, lights and love.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
fa la la la la la la la la
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
LYPG #8
7th LYPG last Sunday at Maranatha Hope was really good! Thanks Jordan and Amos for planning and leading that week. It's really a great time getting to know one another from the small group, sharing and encouraging one another. Welcome SIB people! So glad to see you there! God has led us throughout the weeks. So let us continue to put our hopes in Him!
Come and join us for the 8th LYPG! Doesn't matter if you haven't attend any of the LYPG. We'll give you a very WARM welcome hee hee..
Date : 28th December 2008 (Sunday)
Venue : Christian Praise Center (CPC)
Time : 3 pm - 5.30 pm
Passage : Proverbs 3
Have a blessed Christmas Eve!
Come and join us for the 8th LYPG! Doesn't matter if you haven't attend any of the LYPG. We'll give you a very WARM welcome hee hee..
Date : 28th December 2008 (Sunday)
Venue : Christian Praise Center (CPC)
Time : 3 pm - 5.30 pm
Passage : Proverbs 3
Have a blessed Christmas Eve!
Performance@Megamall (Kuantan)
Numi asked Li Ann and I if we can perform with her in one of the slots during Megakids/Pei Chai presentation in Megamall. We agreed =)
The process :
12/12 - Choose songs and start planning parts and chords for keyboard
13/12 - Practice and record our voices.
19/12 - Practice, practice, choreograph steps, choosing our attires. (numi got plenty of clothes haha.. can open shop..) and video-ing
20/12 - Performance day!
We didn't really had much time to practice because I was away for camp, and busy for mMYPG & LYPG plannings, but it's an opportunity to share His love.
To numi n liann : I enjoyed myself singing, practicing, doing funny movements with both of you.. We haven't plan the time to watch the video laugh at ourselves. Let's keep that memory to ourselves haha.
The process :
12/12 - Choose songs and start planning parts and chords for keyboard
13/12 - Practice and record our voices.
19/12 - Practice, practice, choreograph steps, choosing our attires. (numi got plenty of clothes haha.. can open shop..) and video-ing
20/12 - Performance day!
We didn't really had much time to practice because I was away for camp, and busy for mMYPG & LYPG plannings, but it's an opportunity to share His love.
To numi n liann : I enjoyed myself singing, practicing, doing funny movements with both of you.. We haven't plan the time to watch the video laugh at ourselves. Let's keep that memory to ourselves haha.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Bus troubles
Since 2004, whenever we Kuantanites sit bus, we've been facing many difficulties arriving our destinations.
2004 (YLDP)
The bag compartment of the bus opened on the way to Seremban, the winding part of the journey. 3 girls lost their luggages and most of their belongings, thankfully a man found one of the luggage (the contact number was written on it) and collected the clothes that were along the road.
We missed the bus home to Kuantan. Had to get a ticket from Seremban to KL, buy new bus ticket from Pekeliling. That's when we discovered Bulan Restu.. took the midnight bus home, but detoured due to flood.
2005 (YLDP)
The return bus to Kuantan was spoilt halfway, so they had to change bus. And the 'new' bus air-cond wasn't functioning. (I wasn't there with the gang. Stayed back in Seremban)
2006 (Youthquake) & 2007 (YLDP)
Because we had so much trouble with buses, this time the counsellor drove the youths to the campsite (KKB). So, no problem!
2008 (Camp 18-up)
The counsellor drove the youths for YLDP, while Frederick and I took bus to Camp 18-up. My bus home was suppose to be at 3.30pm. The bus (Transnational) needed repair, so I waited until 5pm. I bought a new bus ticket under Sutera company for the 5pm bus. Later they announced that my Transnational bus has arrived. So, I ran for my bus.. and my bus left me. I waited for the Sutera bus until 7pm. It finally came.
The bus was in a bad condition. But I was grateful to be away from the Puduraya station. Fresh air. So I manage to take a nap for a while until I heard, "Tekan clutch tu kuat sikit! Jangan tukar gear lagi! BREK BREK!!" etc etc... apparently the bus driver was teaching his attendant how to drive. They went up the divider, the bus was jerky, wasn't safe. My phone and Frederick's phone no battery. My dad asked me to just get down from the bus.
We got down at Gombak. Found a public phone, called Esther if we can put a night at her house. Took a cab to Puchong which cost us RM 60!!
Thanks Addison and family for the dinner and allowing us to use the bathroom. Thanks Wee family for a place to sleep.. Thanks Jo for the ride to LRT station. We manage to get Bulan Restu bus the next day at 8am. Thankfully the bus hasn't left and they still have place.
Congrats to those who manage to read til the end of the post. haha.. So, pb survived and enjoyed this adventure.
2004 (YLDP)
The bag compartment of the bus opened on the way to Seremban, the winding part of the journey. 3 girls lost their luggages and most of their belongings, thankfully a man found one of the luggage (the contact number was written on it) and collected the clothes that were along the road.
We missed the bus home to Kuantan. Had to get a ticket from Seremban to KL, buy new bus ticket from Pekeliling. That's when we discovered Bulan Restu.. took the midnight bus home, but detoured due to flood.
2005 (YLDP)
The return bus to Kuantan was spoilt halfway, so they had to change bus. And the 'new' bus air-cond wasn't functioning. (I wasn't there with the gang. Stayed back in Seremban)
2006 (Youthquake) & 2007 (YLDP)
Because we had so much trouble with buses, this time the counsellor drove the youths to the campsite (KKB). So, no problem!
2008 (Camp 18-up)
The counsellor drove the youths for YLDP, while Frederick and I took bus to Camp 18-up. My bus home was suppose to be at 3.30pm. The bus (Transnational) needed repair, so I waited until 5pm. I bought a new bus ticket under Sutera company for the 5pm bus. Later they announced that my Transnational bus has arrived. So, I ran for my bus.. and my bus left me. I waited for the Sutera bus until 7pm. It finally came.
The bus was in a bad condition. But I was grateful to be away from the Puduraya station. Fresh air. So I manage to take a nap for a while until I heard, "Tekan clutch tu kuat sikit! Jangan tukar gear lagi! BREK BREK!!" etc etc... apparently the bus driver was teaching his attendant how to drive. They went up the divider, the bus was jerky, wasn't safe. My phone and Frederick's phone no battery. My dad asked me to just get down from the bus.
We got down at Gombak. Found a public phone, called Esther if we can put a night at her house. Took a cab to Puchong which cost us RM 60!!
Thanks Addison and family for the dinner and allowing us to use the bathroom. Thanks Wee family for a place to sleep.. Thanks Jo for the ride to LRT station. We manage to get Bulan Restu bus the next day at 8am. Thankfully the bus hasn't left and they still have place.
Congrats to those who manage to read til the end of the post. haha.. So, pb survived and enjoyed this adventure.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Rumah Petros
12 of us from camp went to Rumah Petros on Monday. It is under Malaysian Care and situated at Jalan Pisang, Old Klang Road. Anyway, there are 2 homes, one for the male and the other for female. We spent most of the time at the male's house. It is a halfway home where they accept the people who just came out from prison and provide food and shelter for them.
We were briefed on their daily routines, how Malaysian Care started, how it is funded (by donations). Then, we had the chance to fellowship with the residents.
It was a great time of praise and worship, hearing their testimonies and seeing how grateful they were. I was really encouraged by their excitement in sharing God's grace that they experienced, how they accepted the Lord and how passionate they were in helping others who are in the same position they were in.
I wished I had longer time to talk to them, but we had to leave back to MCKL. So, we ended with a few carols. It's great to see them smile, feel accepted and loved.
We were briefed on their daily routines, how Malaysian Care started, how it is funded (by donations). Then, we had the chance to fellowship with the residents.
It was a great time of praise and worship, hearing their testimonies and seeing how grateful they were. I was really encouraged by their excitement in sharing God's grace that they experienced, how they accepted the Lord and how passionate they were in helping others who are in the same position they were in.
I wished I had longer time to talk to them, but we had to leave back to MCKL. So, we ended with a few carols. It's great to see them smile, feel accepted and loved.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Camp 18-up
I just came back from camp this afternoon. Camp ended yesterday, it's a long story why I came back today when I suppose to be back tomorrow. I'll blog about it later =)
This camp is specifically for college/university students, organised by the Methodist church. So, the focus for this year's camp is on observing, engaging and be a part of the people surrounding us. We had the chance for 3 days of field trips.
Firstly, they were sent to Midvalley Megamall (I came later in the evening, so i didn't join the group) to observe lifestyle. How lifestlye defines a person's character, and expresses one's identity. We got to learn from each other's opinions during group discussion later at night.
The next day, we were divided into 3 groups to observe societal dysfunctions and if we have the chance, talk to the people we meet. One group was sent to Petaling Street, another to Kota Raya and the last group to Rumah Petros. I went to Rumah Petros, a home that welcomes people that are not accepted by most in the societ ie. ex-prisoners, ex-drug pusher, etc. Again, during the group discussion we question on the definition of dysfunctions and values.
Suffering was our next lesson. My group was suppose to walk around Brickfields and talk to the people there. Listen to what they have to say, about their lives, etc. Other groups went to the people with HIV and cancer and to the street feeding.
There were many stories to tell. I'm so excited to be able to hear testimonies from the participants and also the people I've met. This camp really opened my eyes to see what's happening around me. When I have the time I'll blog more about my experience. Sabar ye..
This camp is specifically for college/university students, organised by the Methodist church. So, the focus for this year's camp is on observing, engaging and be a part of the people surrounding us. We had the chance for 3 days of field trips.
Firstly, they were sent to Midvalley Megamall (I came later in the evening, so i didn't join the group) to observe lifestyle. How lifestlye defines a person's character, and expresses one's identity. We got to learn from each other's opinions during group discussion later at night.
The next day, we were divided into 3 groups to observe societal dysfunctions and if we have the chance, talk to the people we meet. One group was sent to Petaling Street, another to Kota Raya and the last group to Rumah Petros. I went to Rumah Petros, a home that welcomes people that are not accepted by most in the societ ie. ex-prisoners, ex-drug pusher, etc. Again, during the group discussion we question on the definition of dysfunctions and values.
Suffering was our next lesson. My group was suppose to walk around Brickfields and talk to the people there. Listen to what they have to say, about their lives, etc. Other groups went to the people with HIV and cancer and to the street feeding.
There were many stories to tell. I'm so excited to be able to hear testimonies from the participants and also the people I've met. This camp really opened my eyes to see what's happening around me. When I have the time I'll blog more about my experience. Sabar ye..
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Prayer week and church visitations
This week I've attended 3 prayer meetings. LYPG, combine churches prayer meeting and a leaders' prayer meeting (that we organised because we want to hehee). It was really a time of rest and I'm grateful.
A group of us went to SIB church yesterday night to share about mMYPG, MYPG and LYPG to the youths there. I enjoyed the time of worship and prayer although the songs were unfamiliar and it's hard to cope with the language (BM). The pastor who spoke that night is a Korean and he preached in fluent bahasa! Anyway, numi did a great job talking bout MYPG matters in BM hee..
At night, we 'surprised' Michel for her 18th birthday. But it did not work because she was quite blur that night to understand what was going on.. (and many other reasons)
This morning, I went to Tamil Methodist Church!! That church is a church that unites in prayer. I admire them waking up so early for prayer meeting before the service starts. Their services starts at 8am. I arrived at 7.45am and the prayer was already on. During worship, I didn't understand a word they were singing (duh) but the Holy Spirit is definitely in the church, among the people. Really an experience. Anyway, I'm thankful that I was given the time to talk about MYPG. Don't know if it's clear enough but I hope the message could be sent across.. I had a great time praying with the Tamil Methodist Church congregation. =)
In an hour time, I'll be on my way to Camp 18-up! Yes, I missed a day of camp. I'll be there until Thursday! Pray for me, pray for LYPG, mMYPG, the committee and all who will be coming!
A group of us went to SIB church yesterday night to share about mMYPG, MYPG and LYPG to the youths there. I enjoyed the time of worship and prayer although the songs were unfamiliar and it's hard to cope with the language (BM). The pastor who spoke that night is a Korean and he preached in fluent bahasa! Anyway, numi did a great job talking bout MYPG matters in BM hee..
At night, we 'surprised' Michel for her 18th birthday. But it did not work because she was quite blur that night to understand what was going on.. (and many other reasons)
This morning, I went to Tamil Methodist Church!! That church is a church that unites in prayer. I admire them waking up so early for prayer meeting before the service starts. Their services starts at 8am. I arrived at 7.45am and the prayer was already on. During worship, I didn't understand a word they were singing (duh) but the Holy Spirit is definitely in the church, among the people. Really an experience. Anyway, I'm thankful that I was given the time to talk about MYPG. Don't know if it's clear enough but I hope the message could be sent across.. I had a great time praying with the Tamil Methodist Church congregation. =)
In an hour time, I'll be on my way to Camp 18-up! Yes, I missed a day of camp. I'll be there until Thursday! Pray for me, pray for LYPG, mMYPG, the committee and all who will be coming!
Monday, December 8, 2008
mMYPG Kuantan!
Tap the line. It's time.
It's time to PRAY!
mMYPG (mini Malaysian Youth Prayer Gathering) Kuantan is open for all Christians to gather as one to intercede for this nation.
Date : 2nd Jan 09 (Friday night) and 3rd Jan 09 (Saturday)
*remember to register 1st! Admission is free.. =) Click here for registration form
For more details, visit http://www.mypg.wordpress.com/
GIFT
Yesterday during LYPG, numi shared on spiritual gifts. How she discovered hers, examples of gifts, etc. And Aunty Tabitha came out with this :
G
God as the center. Our gifts to be presented to Him
I
Initiative. We need to have the initiative to practise our gift.
F
Faithful. When we discover our gift, let us not just leave it there. Be faithful in continuing practising them.
T
It's THERE!
I'm really glad to see more people coming to LYPG. I've counted the members over this 5 weeks, and the total members so far is 45! Most importantly, God is present at every meeting.
To all the committee members, I'm trully grateful for all your help. We made mistakes, trying to improve, thinking of new ideas and how to make every LYPG work and in addition, planning for the coming mMYPG!! It's really a fun ride.
To the rest out there from Kuantan, if you're thinking of joining us, don't think! hehe... Just come..
6th LYPG
Date : 14 Dec 2008 (Sunday)
Venue : Shalom Fellowship
Time : 3 pm - 5.30 pm
Passage : Eph 6:10-18
G
God as the center. Our gifts to be presented to Him
I
Initiative. We need to have the initiative to practise our gift.
F
Faithful. When we discover our gift, let us not just leave it there. Be faithful in continuing practising them.
T
It's THERE!
I'm really glad to see more people coming to LYPG. I've counted the members over this 5 weeks, and the total members so far is 45! Most importantly, God is present at every meeting.
To all the committee members, I'm trully grateful for all your help. We made mistakes, trying to improve, thinking of new ideas and how to make every LYPG work and in addition, planning for the coming mMYPG!! It's really a fun ride.
To the rest out there from Kuantan, if you're thinking of joining us, don't think! hehe... Just come..
6th LYPG
Date : 14 Dec 2008 (Sunday)
Venue : Shalom Fellowship
Time : 3 pm - 5.30 pm
Passage : Eph 6:10-18
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Testimony
Your life testimony would be the one that will be an encouragement to others. It can impact lives without you realising it. It has power. Because it tells of God's working through you.
So, let's learn to share our testimonies, rather than just keeping them to ourselves. =)
I was really happy after our previous LYPG. Hearing testimonies and encouragements, Bible verses, just worshipping together... in different languages! I'm definitely trying to improve on my Chinese. hee..
5th LYPG
Date : 7th Dec 2009 (Sunday)
Time : 3pm - 5.30pm
Venue : Kuantan Presbytarian Church (KPC)
Let us come and unite our hearts, our voices, to pray!
So, let's learn to share our testimonies, rather than just keeping them to ourselves. =)
I was really happy after our previous LYPG. Hearing testimonies and encouragements, Bible verses, just worshipping together... in different languages! I'm definitely trying to improve on my Chinese. hee..
5th LYPG
Date : 7th Dec 2009 (Sunday)
Time : 3pm - 5.30pm
Venue : Kuantan Presbytarian Church (KPC)
Let us come and unite our hearts, our voices, to pray!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
BersatUnite
Mark your calendars on the 10th of January 2009 for there's an exciting event coming up!
"It's aim is to ignite the passion to unite in prayer. We want to see youths especially, on fire for God and praying as a community, regardless of what denomination you are from, as long as you are a follower of Christ...we must be united to pray.
Pray for our country, our nation.
Pray for our leaders, our Prime Minister.
Pray for justice and freedom and peace.
Pray for our churches, pastors and elders/leaders.
Pray for our family, friends and ourselves.
There is so much to pray for! Like the apostles in Acts 1:12, "They all joined together constantly in prayer..." so we should also gather among ourselves to pray
So come, we want to connect with you, especially if you are from Selangor or KL! We want to establish a network among the churches in this district, to pray and encourage each other, and see where He leads us." -- BersatUnite blog
Any further enquiries, visit their blog (linked above) or email them at bersatunite@gmail.com
Monday, November 24, 2008
Crusty rusty
Yes, Higher Ground Christmas Celebration is back! It's been a year now, our early Christmas celebration.. heee
Admission's free!
For more info visit the Higher Ground's blog
Admission's free!
For more info visit the Higher Ground's blog
Sunday, November 23, 2008
3rd LYPG
I was really encouraged today. We had our 3rd LYPG and basically today's focus was love (Rom 12). There were a lot of new faces and I sort of freaked out a lil at first because I didn't know how to handle a larger group. But it was all good =) 25 ppl came and I pray that they will continue coming, bringing along more of their friends!
Didn't have much time for fellowship tho. We ended 10 minutes late (again), so I guess we have to extend the prayer meetings to 5.30pm instead! hee
Attn : Committee members and church representatives, we're going to have meeting every Saturday 2pm @ Amos' place (near KBC, beside the nursery)
Come for the 4th LYPG!
Date : 30th Nov 2008
Time : 3pm-5.30pm
Venue : Victory Assembly
Didn't have much time for fellowship tho. We ended 10 minutes late (again), so I guess we have to extend the prayer meetings to 5.30pm instead! hee
Attn : Committee members and church representatives, we're going to have meeting every Saturday 2pm @ Amos' place (near KBC, beside the nursery)
Come for the 4th LYPG!
Date : 30th Nov 2008
Time : 3pm-5.30pm
Venue : Victory Assembly
Map to Victory Assembly (click for a clearer view)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The limitations of KULI
KULI is like... slaves. Usually used in statements like, "You work like a kuli." Something like that la.
What we can learn from this 4-letter word is that we should not be KULI since we have God. By doing so, we can depend on Him fully despite of the circumstances around us. It's tough, yea, but we gotta try right?
So, what's K.U.L.I?
K : We should not limit God by our Knowledge
U : We should not limit God by our Understanding
L : We should not limit God by our Language
I : We should not limit God by what we can Imagine
Come for the 3rd LYPG!
Date : 23rd Nov 2008 (Sunday)
Time : 3pm - 5pm
Venue : Wesley Methodist Church conference room
What we can learn from this 4-letter word is that we should not be KULI since we have God. By doing so, we can depend on Him fully despite of the circumstances around us. It's tough, yea, but we gotta try right?
So, what's K.U.L.I?
K : We should not limit God by our Knowledge
U : We should not limit God by our Understanding
L : We should not limit God by our Language
I : We should not limit God by what we can Imagine
Usually we will try to do stuff with our own knowledge and understanding. If something happened and we can't solve it, doesn't mean it is impossible to overcome it. And language will be a common barrier to share the good news. For example, I can't speak Tamil (or Chinese.. or any other languages other than English and BM), but that shouldn't stop me from ministering ppl of other languages. What God is doing among us is something beyond our imagination! Let's all trust in Him. (note : this doesn't mean that we should sit back and relax.)
I learnt this during our 2nd LYPG. Cool stuff, so I got something to blog about.. hee heeCome for the 3rd LYPG!
Date : 23rd Nov 2008 (Sunday)
Time : 3pm - 5pm
Venue : Wesley Methodist Church conference room
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Acts 13 : a b c^3
During our previous LYPG, we had a time of sharing after devotion on Acts 13.
At first, throughout this week, numi n i didn't know which passage to choose for the week's devotion. To cut the long story short, Acts 13 was on our mind, but we didn't really understood why Acts 13.
Aunty Tabitha shared the challenges we need to pursue further with MYPG in the form of a b c^3 and it really gave me a clearer picture now.
A:
set Apart (v. 2) - are we ready to be set apart for God's work?
sent off (v. 3) - being sent off means to exit our comfort zone. To make sacrifices to do the work of God.
B:
Boldness - boldness against the opposition
i. bold to save others (v. 9 - 12)
ii. bold to love the brothers (v. 46)
C:
1. Completing the job (v. 25)
2. Continuing the job (v. 51- 52)
3. Commited to the job
"On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord." (v.44)
It's really comforting and encouraging, despite facing so many setbacks. Because this is for God. So let us not give up!
At first, throughout this week, numi n i didn't know which passage to choose for the week's devotion. To cut the long story short, Acts 13 was on our mind, but we didn't really understood why Acts 13.
Aunty Tabitha shared the challenges we need to pursue further with MYPG in the form of a b c^3 and it really gave me a clearer picture now.
A:
set Apart (v. 2) - are we ready to be set apart for God's work?
sent off (v. 3) - being sent off means to exit our comfort zone. To make sacrifices to do the work of God.
B:
Boldness - boldness against the opposition
i. bold to save others (v. 9 - 12)
ii. bold to love the brothers (v. 46)
C:
1. Completing the job (v. 25)
2. Continuing the job (v. 51- 52)
3. Commited to the job
"On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord." (v.44)
It's really comforting and encouraging, despite facing so many setbacks. Because this is for God. So let us not give up!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Local Youth Prayer Gathering (LYPG)
We had our 1st LYPG Kuantan today! *woohoo!
It was great gathering together once again in a time of praise and worship, to pray and fellowship with one another. There were actually other people other than the committee who came! *grins* I thought we didn't spread the news enough. There were around 17 of us. It's just the beginning... yea yea yea.. (sorry, got excited after the prayer meeting)
This really reminded me of COP (circle of prayse) we used to have when we were organising TF 2006.. We used to pray until parents started calling cz it was getting too late.
Anyway, for those unable to attend (Kuantan peeps), here's the update for the next (2nd) prayer meeting!
Date : 16 Nov 2008 (Sunday)
Venue : Grace Charismatic Centre (GCC)
Time : 3pm
It was great gathering together once again in a time of praise and worship, to pray and fellowship with one another. There were actually other people other than the committee who came! *grins* I thought we didn't spread the news enough. There were around 17 of us. It's just the beginning... yea yea yea.. (sorry, got excited after the prayer meeting)
This really reminded me of COP (circle of prayse) we used to have when we were organising TF 2006.. We used to pray until parents started calling cz it was getting too late.
Anyway, for those unable to attend (Kuantan peeps), here's the update for the next (2nd) prayer meeting!
Date : 16 Nov 2008 (Sunday)
Venue : Grace Charismatic Centre (GCC)
Time : 3pm
The joy of serving
I grew up attending church with my parents. So, eventually, following my dad's footstep I began serving in the worship ministry. I don't know since when I love singing so much, but I do enjoy singing a lot.. so you should know what area I'm serving in hee hee
I've been a backup singer and worship leader in my church since I was 12 and 13 (I think). Form 1 and 2. My voice used to sound kiddie, my bro would comment a lot, because I couldn't blend in with the worship leader and other backup singers' voices. During those days, we would use mic stand. I used to be really shy to adjust the stand cz it always had to be super low. (laugh laugh laugh)
The years of experience didn't help much on stage. I still have butterflies in my stomach before getting on stage. So for the younger ones, don't think I'm pro in this yah.. I'm just like u. hee =D
This morning, I agreed to backup sing. (We don't normally have worship prac cz everyone is too bz with work). But it has been almost 3 weeks having cough and flu, the accumulated phlegm gives me on and off block nose and sometimes take my voice away. So, before I left for church, I did some menthol inhalation to clear my nose. I was asked to start one of the song "Throne of Praise" by Don Moen, so I agreed.
Lo and behold, while I was singing, my nose blocked. Phlegm came back, I didn't have enough air and strength from my stomach. And the song was on a high tune. Imagine how I tried to cover my inabilities.. added some airy effect to the song, (cz airy dun need much power)..but I couldn't inhale enough air so at the end of the phrase my voice went shaky so I add power (cz power use less air). It's complicated la.. And during that time also somehow the Holy Spirit touched me, I was half crying, half controlling my voice, etc etc.
I still enjoy being a backup singer k.. despite the numerous times embarrasing myself.. =D
I've been a backup singer and worship leader in my church since I was 12 and 13 (I think). Form 1 and 2. My voice used to sound kiddie, my bro would comment a lot, because I couldn't blend in with the worship leader and other backup singers' voices. During those days, we would use mic stand. I used to be really shy to adjust the stand cz it always had to be super low. (laugh laugh laugh)
The years of experience didn't help much on stage. I still have butterflies in my stomach before getting on stage. So for the younger ones, don't think I'm pro in this yah.. I'm just like u. hee =D
This morning, I agreed to backup sing. (We don't normally have worship prac cz everyone is too bz with work). But it has been almost 3 weeks having cough and flu, the accumulated phlegm gives me on and off block nose and sometimes take my voice away. So, before I left for church, I did some menthol inhalation to clear my nose. I was asked to start one of the song "Throne of Praise" by Don Moen, so I agreed.
Lo and behold, while I was singing, my nose blocked. Phlegm came back, I didn't have enough air and strength from my stomach. And the song was on a high tune. Imagine how I tried to cover my inabilities.. added some airy effect to the song, (cz airy dun need much power)..but I couldn't inhale enough air so at the end of the phrase my voice went shaky so I add power (cz power use less air). It's complicated la.. And during that time also somehow the Holy Spirit touched me, I was half crying, half controlling my voice, etc etc.
I still enjoy being a backup singer k.. despite the numerous times embarrasing myself.. =D
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Pray, plan, pray, pray, pray
After helping in mum's taska's concert, which I shall blog later once I get hold of the pics from numi, we had our 1st planning meeting for mMYPG @ numi's place.
I think we spent more time praying rather than planning, which is good. Started off with a word of prayer, and ending with a time of prayer really just lightened up our burdens, frustrations, disappointments, etc etc. I gotta say, this committee consists of really different people, from different churches but with the same passion.
I just noticed the Youth Prayer Network blog (by the Methodist youths) and reading Lawrence's testimony just made me look back and think of my 1st encounter with God. Just a gentle touch by the Holy Spirit made me cry like a baby.. haha. Anyway, take a look at the blog. =) It's just a click away and I pray that those who are in Kuantan would consider coming to this weekly prayer meeting that we're having here.
Venue : Kuantan Baptist Church
Date : 9 Nov 2008 (Sunday --tomorrow)
Time : 3pm
I think we spent more time praying rather than planning, which is good. Started off with a word of prayer, and ending with a time of prayer really just lightened up our burdens, frustrations, disappointments, etc etc. I gotta say, this committee consists of really different people, from different churches but with the same passion.
I just noticed the Youth Prayer Network blog (by the Methodist youths) and reading Lawrence's testimony just made me look back and think of my 1st encounter with God. Just a gentle touch by the Holy Spirit made me cry like a baby.. haha. Anyway, take a look at the blog. =) It's just a click away and I pray that those who are in Kuantan would consider coming to this weekly prayer meeting that we're having here.
Venue : Kuantan Baptist Church
Date : 9 Nov 2008 (Sunday --tomorrow)
Time : 3pm
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Letters
I used to snail mail a lot when I was a young teenager. Writing letters, then post to different people from different places. When I saw my lil sis writing a thank you note for the postman before she sends the brithday card to my grandpa recently, I remember my sis and I would write "thank you mr. postman!" at the back of the letter as well.
You think he smiled when he saw that? Because now I know that being a postman is tough!
I was the inofficial postwoman yesterday together with numi. (hahah).. We went driving around Kuantan to as many churches as we can, posting letters about MYPG (Malaysian Youth Prayer Gathering). The whole thing took us 3 hours (8pm to 11pm) and we were quite shock to see people still working in some of the churches at that hour.
So, we manage to talk to some of the people there, and some, we just left them in the mailbox. We manage to post 16 letters out of 21 letters. Not bad la right? Tonight we shall post 2 more, and the other 3 surrender to the post office. Let the postman do the job. He does it much better..
Right now, I'm emailing, sms-ing, and calling the leaders to inform them that we have posted the letters. It feels so nice to get things done!
Thank God for postmen!
You think he smiled when he saw that? Because now I know that being a postman is tough!
I was the inofficial postwoman yesterday together with numi. (hahah).. We went driving around Kuantan to as many churches as we can, posting letters about MYPG (Malaysian Youth Prayer Gathering). The whole thing took us 3 hours (8pm to 11pm) and we were quite shock to see people still working in some of the churches at that hour.
So, we manage to talk to some of the people there, and some, we just left them in the mailbox. We manage to post 16 letters out of 21 letters. Not bad la right? Tonight we shall post 2 more, and the other 3 surrender to the post office. Let the postman do the job. He does it much better..
Right now, I'm emailing, sms-ing, and calling the leaders to inform them that we have posted the letters. It feels so nice to get things done!
Thank God for postmen!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Friday
Last Friday, I went to CF. It's been so long since I last attended CF and I couldnt help but to look back...way back when I was Form 1 with my sis. Alot of people asked us to join CF after school on Fridays but I can't remember why we kept saying no. One Friday, we were suppose to follow Johanan home from school and he told us that he's attending CF first. So, because my sis and I were lazy pigs, we didn't wanna walk home, we attended our 1st CF meeting!
That time, we were the only girls there. So we invited more friends to join..... yada yada.
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That's Numi!
Then, later in the evening, around 5pm, numi, chai n i went to Kuantan Port.. The view there was really beautiful. So calm, so quiet... I'll just put the pictures here for you to see. (Pics not taken by me yah.)
Numi
I find this structure cute..
Chai made us climb down the cute structures..
Peaceful right? Except that when we arrived, we were kinda noisy..
After that, we went back to town just in time for dinner at Cherating Steak House. =) (Thanks numi..). That was where my family celebrated my lil sis' birthday and my bro and I performed 2 songs for that girl. Every Friday and Saturday from 9pm until around 11pm, there will be a guy with his guitar performing songs (oldies). It was very entertaining, hearing back the old old country songs and singing along.
BTW, I didn't get to show you picture of the steps in Sg. Lembing (Panorama Hill). Hee hee, sorry, always go off-topic. So here's one!
It's a long way down!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Drums
Bass class was cancelled yesterday because the si fu had meeting to attend. Since I already drove all the way there, I decided not to go back early. So, I sat in the drum class! The class was ahead already, so they were learning new stuff. Like how to add in other stuff than just the bass and snare.
There were a few natural drummers (fuyoh, chewah). Teacher's pets hahah because they could catch up so quickly after being taught just once. Geng right? Talents in WMC Kuantan. Terharu...
Anyway, to go off topic.. Usually in a private tuition there would be 1 teacher and 3-5 students, correct? Yesterday, there were 3 teachers teaching 1 SPM student! I taught maths, and the other 2 (numi n chai) taught physics and add maths. Gengness. We studied from 9am to 2pm. Not bad lar.. and all these studying and teaching motivated me to start preparing for uni already! See? Even the teachers benefited from this. Numi overcomed her fear of facing physics, and chai, hm.. he got his free food.
There were a few natural drummers (fuyoh, chewah). Teacher's pets hahah because they could catch up so quickly after being taught just once. Geng right? Talents in WMC Kuantan. Terharu...
Anyway, to go off topic.. Usually in a private tuition there would be 1 teacher and 3-5 students, correct? Yesterday, there were 3 teachers teaching 1 SPM student! I taught maths, and the other 2 (numi n chai) taught physics and add maths. Gengness. We studied from 9am to 2pm. Not bad lar.. and all these studying and teaching motivated me to start preparing for uni already! See? Even the teachers benefited from this. Numi overcomed her fear of facing physics, and chai, hm.. he got his free food.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Sg. Lembing
Why did I wake up at 4.30am? Because I was going to Sg. Lembing!
I went to Sg. Lembing with numi n chai 2 days ago. At first I didn't want to go because I wasn't well, and it was after VBS, super tiring. But I got a lecture about me being too weak because I do not exercise etc etc. So I went.
We left at 5 am, arrive around 5.50am and started climbing Panorama Hill at 6am. (I didn't know it is called Panorama Hill, I used to call it Sg. Lembing Hill). Anyway, since it was my first time, numi made me take picture with the steps as proof. Then we found out we took pic of the wrong steps.
After about 34 minutes, we finally arrived the peak! Yay.. and 'half of the world' was there. So we couldn't take much pictures. The 2 photographers I went with had no mood taking pictures, but the scenery was really really nice... It was still dark when we arrive, but still, we couldn't see sunrise because it was cloudy.
I went to Sg. Lembing with numi n chai 2 days ago. At first I didn't want to go because I wasn't well, and it was after VBS, super tiring. But I got a lecture about me being too weak because I do not exercise etc etc. So I went.
We left at 5 am, arrive around 5.50am and started climbing Panorama Hill at 6am. (I didn't know it is called Panorama Hill, I used to call it Sg. Lembing Hill). Anyway, since it was my first time, numi made me take picture with the steps as proof. Then we found out we took pic of the wrong steps.
There you go. Pb at the start of the hill.
The steps were high. So, being as short as I am, I needed to lift my leg higher. Haha, it was super tiring. But 'half of the world' was there (because it was Deepavali holiday) and so, on and off we had stop and wait or move slower.After about 34 minutes, we finally arrived the peak! Yay.. and 'half of the world' was there. So we couldn't take much pictures. The 2 photographers I went with had no mood taking pictures, but the scenery was really really nice... It was still dark when we arrive, but still, we couldn't see sunrise because it was cloudy.
Ah.. without steps.
We arrived!
Top view
Numi and chai, the 2 photographers of the day
When my face is not so red anymore. I did it!!
Half of the world
After that, we, together with half of the world went down the hill and ate breakfast, went to the hanging bridges (both the spoilt one and the good one) and also to the crystal house. We didn't know that one of the hanging bridge was in a bad condition and we weren't suppose to use it, until one of the lady staying there told us. Well, thankfully the bridge didn't collapse.
The not-so-good hanging bridge with many people on it
Wait until I'm fit enough, I'll bring you who are not from Kuantan here k?
Monday, October 27, 2008
VBS
Last weekend, I spent my time with kids! A lot of em.. in Vacation Bible School. I was the Station Leader for Hyperspeed Games. What is VBS? It's open for children between Standard 1 to Standard 6 to come for an enjoyable time learning more about Jesus. This time, the theme was 'Power Lab' where all the lessons were made such a way that it was scientific, experimental and creative.
I had fun conducting games for the children. The way they responded to questions and lessons learnt from the games - so cute. It was also tough to manage them, especially those hyperactive ones, thus, I lost my voice.. (again!).
My lil sis and her friends
Pray
It was a very tiring weekend, but I enjoyed myself and I believe the rest of the crew did as well. Jesus Power!! (haha)
Below is a video of the children during Sonic Sing & Play singing (and dancing) 'Get up, get up'. It's about telling the world about Jesus. Enjoy... =)
Monday, October 20, 2008
Oh yea, I forgot.
Of course I called the police when the guy ran away. The lady told me this "Ok, bila laki tu datang balik, kamu call sini ok?" (trans : ok, when the guy comes back, call again)
I put down the phone immediately and called my dad.
What bout the kids? They came out from the kitchen and saw the 'uncle' and both of them were standing there watching me. According to my mum, they thought I was playing with the uncle. They ran upstairs and downstairs, asking my mum, "Lao shi (teacher), who's that uncle?"
Haha.. so cute.
Of course I called the police when the guy ran away. The lady told me this "Ok, bila laki tu datang balik, kamu call sini ok?" (trans : ok, when the guy comes back, call again)
I put down the phone immediately and called my dad.
What bout the kids? They came out from the kitchen and saw the 'uncle' and both of them were standing there watching me. According to my mum, they thought I was playing with the uncle. They ran upstairs and downstairs, asking my mum, "Lao shi (teacher), who's that uncle?"
Haha.. so cute.
Grateful
It all happened too quickly. I remember his eyes and his voice.
My mum just came back from Taska (around 12.45pm) and she came in with the 2 kids. I remember asking her to close the door, and she did. Of all days, she did not lock the door, thinking my dad would be home soon. Then, she was upstairs while I was watching movie in the living room. I remember glancing over at my phone to check the time. 12.50pm it said. And the moment I put my phone down, a hand covered my face and something was pressing my throat. I wasn't thinking. In fact, I almost laughed and wanted to say, "Oi, dad, don't play la.."
Before I could move or said anything, I knew something was wrong. A stranger's voice behind me said, "Mou yok (in canto..translation : don't move)." Then only I realised he came into my house quietly. I couldn't move, or think when I found out that the 'something' against my throat was a knife. Yeah, long kitchen kinda knife (my lil sis would know what it is called).
My pillow did its part to save me. I used it to block the knife away from me the moment the knife left my neck. And I used all the voice I had left to scream for my mum... but unfortunately she did not listen. The two kids were in the kitchen (thank God), I was so afraid for them. And the thief stole my handphone and my bro's lousy laptop.
He wore a hankerchief around his mouth and nose, and a helmet. Looked like construction worker, thin and not so tall. But he can really run.
Until now, I could feel the hands on my face, and recall the moment when the knife was pointing directly at me the whole time the incident occured. Naomi came, my dad's boss came, lotsa people called, so people, I'm fine. I spent two hours crying firstly because I was in shock, and then its because I'm simply grateful to be safe.
I didn't feel anything actually when the whole drama was happening. Because I was in disbelief. I was worried for my mum and the two kids, because he had a weapon. My mum tried chasing after that guy. That's when I started crying and called my dad. I'm just so thankful that noone got hurt.
Hee, so, for the moment, I'm using back my old number yah.
p/s : I even prayed for the guy! You know, maybe he needed some money. I'm the one who has someone up there protecting me. He doesn't know anyone. He might be a junkie, but maybe one day we can minister to these people in the streets.
My mum just came back from Taska (around 12.45pm) and she came in with the 2 kids. I remember asking her to close the door, and she did. Of all days, she did not lock the door, thinking my dad would be home soon. Then, she was upstairs while I was watching movie in the living room. I remember glancing over at my phone to check the time. 12.50pm it said. And the moment I put my phone down, a hand covered my face and something was pressing my throat. I wasn't thinking. In fact, I almost laughed and wanted to say, "Oi, dad, don't play la.."
Before I could move or said anything, I knew something was wrong. A stranger's voice behind me said, "Mou yok (in canto..translation : don't move)." Then only I realised he came into my house quietly. I couldn't move, or think when I found out that the 'something' against my throat was a knife. Yeah, long kitchen kinda knife (my lil sis would know what it is called).
My pillow did its part to save me. I used it to block the knife away from me the moment the knife left my neck. And I used all the voice I had left to scream for my mum... but unfortunately she did not listen. The two kids were in the kitchen (thank God), I was so afraid for them. And the thief stole my handphone and my bro's lousy laptop.
He wore a hankerchief around his mouth and nose, and a helmet. Looked like construction worker, thin and not so tall. But he can really run.
Until now, I could feel the hands on my face, and recall the moment when the knife was pointing directly at me the whole time the incident occured. Naomi came, my dad's boss came, lotsa people called, so people, I'm fine. I spent two hours crying firstly because I was in shock, and then its because I'm simply grateful to be safe.
I didn't feel anything actually when the whole drama was happening. Because I was in disbelief. I was worried for my mum and the two kids, because he had a weapon. My mum tried chasing after that guy. That's when I started crying and called my dad. I'm just so thankful that noone got hurt.
Hee, so, for the moment, I'm using back my old number yah.
p/s : I even prayed for the guy! You know, maybe he needed some money. I'm the one who has someone up there protecting me. He doesn't know anyone. He might be a junkie, but maybe one day we can minister to these people in the streets.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Unexpected
I realised I have been doing a lot of things that.. hm.. I never thought I would do.
1. I'm blogging
2. I shopped
3. I exercise (regularly!)
4. I'm playing bass
But this doesn't mean that I'm still not the same ol' pb k! haha..
1. I'm blogging
2. I shopped
3. I exercise (regularly!)
4. I'm playing bass
But this doesn't mean that I'm still not the same ol' pb k! haha..
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Bass
I just came bck from my 1st lesson. Hahahahaha.. I'm learning bass!
My church member, Calvin and his friend, Lee are teaching drum and bass for free in church. So, since I'm free, I thought of picking up bass (also, because my church only left one bassist after my bro left). I learnt the exercises to stretch my fingers, how to follow rhythm etc etc. Some of those who learnt with me are totally new to music, so we progressed slowly.
pb learning bass!
ok, promotion time:
WMC Kuantan members, who wanna learn drum/bass and serve, come and learn! For beginners only k?
Time : 8.30pm - 10.00 pm
Venue : WMC Kuantan sanctuary
My church member, Calvin and his friend, Lee are teaching drum and bass for free in church. So, since I'm free, I thought of picking up bass (also, because my church only left one bassist after my bro left). I learnt the exercises to stretch my fingers, how to follow rhythm etc etc. Some of those who learnt with me are totally new to music, so we progressed slowly.
pb learning bass!
ok, promotion time:
WMC Kuantan members, who wanna learn drum/bass and serve, come and learn! For beginners only k?
Time : 8.30pm - 10.00 pm
Venue : WMC Kuantan sanctuary
Bukit Pelindung
Ever since I came back from my one-month travelling around, I felt like moving around more. So, believe it or not, pb walks up pelindung hill on alternate days with numi! (I feel so healthy hahah)
My first time up the hill was i think 2 - 3 years ago, when abelene was around.. with cle and phil as well (I think). And not even a quarter way up, I remember abe said, "Pheebs, u look very pale... you wanna rest?" And I was out of breath.. just managed a nod.
So, last Wednesday I went up again. My 2nd time, which I considered my first since I forgot how it was like. At the beginnng of the hill, numi warned me not to regret it. The experience was similiar to my first walk up the hill. We agreed to do this every Monday, Wednesday and Friday..
This week, I brought my lil sister along (her first time) and she went up without having a break. Strong gal..
Going uphill now is not as tiring anymore.. hee hee hee! But I salute numi. She talks and sings all the way up!
My first time up the hill was i think 2 - 3 years ago, when abelene was around.. with cle and phil as well (I think). And not even a quarter way up, I remember abe said, "Pheebs, u look very pale... you wanna rest?" And I was out of breath.. just managed a nod.
So, last Wednesday I went up again. My 2nd time, which I considered my first since I forgot how it was like. At the beginnng of the hill, numi warned me not to regret it. The experience was similiar to my first walk up the hill. We agreed to do this every Monday, Wednesday and Friday..
This week, I brought my lil sister along (her first time) and she went up without having a break. Strong gal..
Going uphill now is not as tiring anymore.. hee hee hee! But I salute numi. She talks and sings all the way up!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Librarian & vocal training
I worked in the library for a month (May to June) in STM (Seminari Teology Malaysia), Seremban. Although there were A LOT of work to be done, I enjoyed working there.
The good thing about working in a library is that I was surrounded by books...Lots of them.. It's like a book paradise! But the not so good thing about that is I have no time to read them. I still remember my duty as a part time librarian:
Put back the books from the trolley to the respective shelves, process new books and articles from newspaper, yada yada. I cannot imagine how will the library store so many books as it has new books every week for display.
My initial plan in Seremban was just to learn how to improve my singing. And I worked in the library to make myself more useful. So, as most of you know, I love singing! I had around 5 - 6 lessons only (one lesson, one hour). Therefore, I tried my very best to learn as much as possible in that short duration.
Vocal training actually helped me see that I've not been using the right technique all along! haha.. Habit is hard to break so must prac alot..
La la la la~~ i still love singing, right or wrong technique! hee hee
p/s: Daphne and Esther, we didn't jam the night before I left!!
The good thing about working in a library is that I was surrounded by books...Lots of them.. It's like a book paradise! But the not so good thing about that is I have no time to read them. I still remember my duty as a part time librarian:
Put back the books from the trolley to the respective shelves, process new books and articles from newspaper, yada yada. I cannot imagine how will the library store so many books as it has new books every week for display.
My initial plan in Seremban was just to learn how to improve my singing. And I worked in the library to make myself more useful. So, as most of you know, I love singing! I had around 5 - 6 lessons only (one lesson, one hour). Therefore, I tried my very best to learn as much as possible in that short duration.
Vocal training actually helped me see that I've not been using the right technique all along! haha.. Habit is hard to break so must prac alot..
La la la la~~ i still love singing, right or wrong technique! hee hee
p/s: Daphne and Esther, we didn't jam the night before I left!!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Girlfriends
If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! -- Ecclesiastes 4:9
I'm really grateful to have met friends I can rely on as I continue this journey called life.
Firstly, my sis. She's not someone I met haha. We share the same room for almost 17 years! Share problems, secrets, etc. I cannot hide secrets from her, she somehow as this aura... "Pb must tell me everything! No secrets! Gahahaha" like that.
Next is Abe! We actually knew each other since we were very very young, but we only got close during secondary school. Although we are very different, we share the same passion for singing! Even our fathers look the same. I remember we can sing anywhere, anytime, especially during recess. AND she's really pro at drawing 5 petal flowers. We even 'broke up' as our April Fool trick..and it worked! heh heh heh
Then, numi! She's my prayer partner and we love singing too! Hee hee.. She is I think the most positive person I've met. Because we share many similarities, talking for 4 hours and above is not a problem. Ice-cream at TC numi!
Sther!! She's the one I went travelling with for a month. I just met her last year in college. My first time away from home, into KL. I prayed for a friend whom I can relate to, and I met her! I forgot how we became close, but I'm thankful for her. I inherited her lameness but that's ok. She's ever ready for the camera. So if you like photography and wanna experiment etc, feel free to find her.. hahah!
I thank God for friends. I pray that I will be a good one to my friends.
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." -- John 15:12-13
Hope
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -- Isaiah 40:31
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Childhood
Try remembering back your childhood days.. happy ones of course! Does it put a smile on your face? Or maybe made you feel silly for a moment? HEE! I do!
I still remember as a little girl (age, not size), my bro, sis and I would play games at night before we go to bed. Because we were small, the room could fit all of us and I used to think that my room was VERY BIG.
What games we played? We used our imagination (hahah!).. reminds me of Barney and Friends. I shall not reveal so much or I'll embarrass my bro n sis. But I'll mention ONE GAME only!
The game is called 'The Lion Game'. When I was young, I don't like to participate in that game cz I was scared la (duh).
How to play? My bro will signal when to build the house, and when the lion will come. Sounds like the 3 little pigs right?
Bro : One, two, three! Faster build the house!!
*Sis builds house hurrily while I cheered on them with my blanket over my head*
Bro : The lion is coming!
Me : I'm not playing ah! I'm not playing ah!
*Bro's shadow walked pass towards sis' bed*
*Everyone screamed*
And the whole cycle begins again... build the house, lion comes, scream.
You can sweat/laugh/stare blankly at screen/whatever now.
I still remember as a little girl (age, not size), my bro, sis and I would play games at night before we go to bed. Because we were small, the room could fit all of us and I used to think that my room was VERY BIG.
What games we played? We used our imagination (hahah!).. reminds me of Barney and Friends. I shall not reveal so much or I'll embarrass my bro n sis. But I'll mention ONE GAME only!
The game is called 'The Lion Game'. When I was young, I don't like to participate in that game cz I was scared la (duh).
How to play? My bro will signal when to build the house, and when the lion will come. Sounds like the 3 little pigs right?
Bro : One, two, three! Faster build the house!!
*Sis builds house hurrily while I cheered on them with my blanket over my head*
Bro : The lion is coming!
Me : I'm not playing ah! I'm not playing ah!
*Bro's shadow walked pass towards sis' bed*
*Everyone screamed*
And the whole cycle begins again... build the house, lion comes, scream.
You can sweat/laugh/stare blankly at screen/whatever now.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Teaching
I decided to try teaching in a secondary school because they needed a temporary teacher and I wanna see if I would enjoy my future profession. So, I accepted the offer to teach in SMKTA (Tengku Afzan) and taught F4 Maths + Moral and F2 Maths.I could still remember when I first enter the office. The GPK Pentadbiran told me that I would be a class teacher. And she said, "Buatlah apa yang semua cikgu buat. Tak faham, tanya. Itu saja." Then she showed me my seat. Scary..
My first error was not bringing any marker pens to class. Next error was revealing my age (right after I left my first class, almost all the students knew me. That's how fast news flies around school).Well, I had fun teaching em, meeting the parents..haha seeing their shocked faces, helping my class (4J) in their arts test.. hee hee.. They needed help in drawing mangosteen k... and the stem.. reminds me of wei juin's 5 petal flower which looked like pac-man's enemy.
When I'm in class, I would sit among my students and the next teacher who comes in would mistaken me as one of them.
I also remember attending assemblies, teacher's annual meeting, giving warning letters, marking test papers, announcing test results, having students who question too much or those who tried to be teacher's pet. Oh, and I'm quite sporting k.. I let my students listen to music on handphone.. they paid attention in my class, they needed a break k.
Best of all, the principal tegur-ed me and said I'm too sexy.. (hee hee hee hee hee hee).. can u imagine that, of all people pb is sexy. Bad bad influence.
Girls, I will remember u all!!
10 months
As most of you know, I took a year off.. sort of like a study break. A long one! hee.. and now I'm study-sick. To summarise what I did so far.....
Jan - March - Taught in mum's taska. I had fun with the little kids, amused by what they do. So innocent and curious. They made me laugh everyday hahaha.. and unleashed the little girl in me.
March - Apr - Preparing for NTU entrance exam.. (I didn't manage to get through)
May - June - Stayed in Seremban and worked in STM (Seminari Teologi Malaysia) library, while having intensive vocal lesson. It really helped!
June - Aug - Taught in SMKTA. Form 4 Maths & Moral, and Form 2 Maths. So fun! Especially when I was the Form 4J class teacher. Gave warning letters, met the students parents to give report cards. I still can remember the expression on their faces when they came to see me. Oh oh! And marking exam papers, giving back the exam papers, and having students requesting to add marks. hee hee..
Aug - Sept - Trained back-up singers in my church, Perak District music camp, church family camp
Sept - Oct - KL - Ipoh - Cameron Highlands - Kampar - Ipoh - KL - Singapore - KL - Penang - Pulau Langkawi - Penang - KL - Kuantan. For a month I stayed with Esther's family in KL. Thanks a lot for hosting me!!
October, November and December will be Vacation Bible School preparation, YLDP and Camp 18-up preparation, preparing for uni and more time with family.
Jan - March - Taught in mum's taska. I had fun with the little kids, amused by what they do. So innocent and curious. They made me laugh everyday hahaha.. and unleashed the little girl in me.
March - Apr - Preparing for NTU entrance exam.. (I didn't manage to get through)
May - June - Stayed in Seremban and worked in STM (Seminari Teologi Malaysia) library, while having intensive vocal lesson. It really helped!
June - Aug - Taught in SMKTA. Form 4 Maths & Moral, and Form 2 Maths. So fun! Especially when I was the Form 4J class teacher. Gave warning letters, met the students parents to give report cards. I still can remember the expression on their faces when they came to see me. Oh oh! And marking exam papers, giving back the exam papers, and having students requesting to add marks. hee hee..
Aug - Sept - Trained back-up singers in my church, Perak District music camp, church family camp
Sept - Oct - KL - Ipoh - Cameron Highlands - Kampar - Ipoh - KL - Singapore - KL - Penang - Pulau Langkawi - Penang - KL - Kuantan. For a month I stayed with Esther's family in KL. Thanks a lot for hosting me!!
October, November and December will be Vacation Bible School preparation, YLDP and Camp 18-up preparation, preparing for uni and more time with family.
She blogs!
Yeah. Hi ppl.. im blogging.. man, this is so weird.
Anyway, this blog is for friends and family who wanna be updated. I'll TRY my very best to keep this updated hee..
I like to tell stories! It's hard to keep them to myself. But I get tired repeating too many times. So, tada! here u go. My 2nd (hopefully successful) blog..enjoy...
Anyway, this blog is for friends and family who wanna be updated. I'll TRY my very best to keep this updated hee..
I like to tell stories! It's hard to keep them to myself. But I get tired repeating too many times. So, tada! here u go. My 2nd (hopefully successful) blog..enjoy...
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