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..
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