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Monday, September 21, 2009
because you are nowhere near her.


I'm waiting for the world to fall
I'm waiting for the scene to change
I'm waiting when the colors come
I'm waiting to let my world come undone

Pretty eventful day today. Woke up early for the Diocesan Family Day @ SAC.
It was pretty fun squeezing with the hordes of people around and just playing games and snacking! I got some souvenirs from there - two roses, two tile greeting cards, and helium balloons! I also got a big nasty bruise on my left leg when I knocked into the spotlight on the grass accidentally.

It seems like my poor left leg is always prone to such injuries, dear God, why is that so? :(

I've also bumped into some friends! It was really nice to see certain people there! Especially one of my best girlfriends Pris and her bf Andre (who is also my kindergarten classmate).

Overall I really thank God for the past few days and the weekend. He's been so faithful to me. I had quite a quiet retreat with some of the church guys at aranda (except for the times they were poking fun at my bathroom singing).

It is really nice to be away from home for a while, away from the computer and all. Because I definitely felt the pressure on the day I returned. The fast pace of life was hard to catch up with after the peaceful and quiet of the "non-civilisation" place.

Work, people, family, driving.
Jasper's death anni yesterday.

Could not pay a visit to him due to hectic schedule.
But gfs and I will plan a visit soon! It's just one of the times I wish I've alrdy gotten my license so I won't have to worry about the distance to lck.

But, I also thank God for the times I have with my family. Shokudo with my aunt and mum and siblings and cousin at Raffles city. Been heading to RCSC quite a lot these days.

I went over to my uncle's to tutor my cousins today after the family day outing with my churchmates. I must say there's been a significant improvement in my cousins' attitude towards studies already. It seemed like the older girl has grown mature. It was such a delight teaching them this evening, despite my tiredness.

I am very driven to carry out this responsibility. I really want to help my cousins. And I cannot wait for my sister to join me too! :P So please, if you don't know what to pray for, pray for me! Extra strength to teach! I'll be guiding them in English, Math and Science! :)

And daddy brought us to Jumbo seafood restaurant for our parents' wedding anni dinner tonight! I really enjoy the company of my family (when I/my siblings aren't squabbling over small issues).

Will be doing a camp later this week. I wonder how my kids will be like :)

Yesterday's date was nice!! 20/09/2009

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Pramod no thank you!! I thought you might wanna shoot there,becos the walls are quite cool with barbed wires? :P oh yeah you can just shoot at mt vernon lor! HAHAHHAA!!! no offence!
Aaron hahah thank you! it was recently changed! I've been good, I'm having my holidays before my final semester in poly :) how's school been for you?
J hullo hullo! appreciate you tagging :)
Jedi sure! try me! :P

Goodnight and God bless you people!

I don't like to always be getting in the way. I feel like a sore thumb like that. Happened once, twice, and I don't intend for it to happen the third time. I cannot afford to mess things up. And so I will step back. Watch, and learn. Keep to your personal space, Carissa.

11:11:00 PM

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
blacklisted, and guilty of slander.


becos you're worth it and I love you, Pris Tan!
and sheila & steph & cheryl too!

No photos to blog today becos I haven't got new photos, been reusing old photos over and over again. Anyway if you've been wondering what I've done, I have sent Esme for her checkup yesterday and she is now ready for collection. I can't figure how I'm gng to collect her tmr, but oh well, perhaps I'll just collect her on Friday.

Guess what!

I've got a HUGE baluku (bump/bruise/blueblack) on my head!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I know it's impossible to see the blueblack colour but it really hurts when I rub it! :(

As to how I got it, I was so unfortunate to let the carpark gantry barrier hit my head just yesterday.
I am suffering now, but it's alright. I've got faith I will be healed in JC's name!
I also believe my sore throat will be gone by Sunday morning!

I watched G-force! It was really cool and slightly unbelievable la! :O I liked it very much.

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Anyway with reference to my post title, I am "blacklisting" this "friend" of mine. I cannot fathom how she could slander me on her blog yet act so normal around me in school. Isn't that contradicting? Isn't it tough to keep up with two faces? It's no wonder I feel so disconnected to you guys. Even with a longtime friend!

I abhor hypocrites, and I absolutely detest people putting a false pretense in front of me, and what is even worse is that she's a christian too! Are christians supposed to do this to each other?

I do not think so!

Some of my classmates have been gossiping behind her back. I do understand where they are coming from and I see how they feel about her becos I feel the same way too. It's really sad to see a christian trying to follow Christ yet she's doing it the wrong way.

What is worse is that I don't think this will be the end, I'll be seeing her around in school still, and I pray I'll be able to treat her like a friend and nothing else.

It was really nice to talk to her before as we were of the same faith and all, and yes she definitely shared more with this other guy becos they were in other similar classes, however, after much consideration, I feel her actions don't match her words.

But who am I to judge? :)

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I think the bump on my head is making me a really cranky girl!
Wokay, it's alright! I'm gng to have a blast for the next three days so smile smile smile! :)

Pramod Well, from what I've heard, visitors are allowed in right! I know some school kids had their excursion there and got to touch the rottan they used to punish the criminals!!
JeremyG yeaaaaah that's right! :)
B erm... I will ask mummy to make for you when you come over! :P
Sheila thank you my best friend! love, your best friend.
YJ Thank you YJ! I am so glad you are back! We shall talk tmr! I'm sorry for pulling out last minute for today's dinner!!! :(
Jedi good! That's great to hear! keep it up yeah, and don't forget to keep talking to us even though you don't get to see us on sundays!! :)
Nis sure thing! :D
Zhimin yep! make the choice to come okay! See you soon! :)

Blessed night all you people! :)

10:12:00 PM

Sunday, September 13, 2009
long deserved break!


If only things were like before...

Howdy faithful readers of my humble blog!
It's been quite some time since I blogged, and when I checked nuffnang a while ago, I was surprised to see I actually have some cash coming in. Which means people's been clicking on the adverts!
Yeah, if you've been the person, I am really grateful, but if you're not, pleaseeeee pleaseee click the adverts if you're interested in them okay!! I've been seeing adverts of movies and all! :P

Updates:

  • Yes, my skin is back to being flawless! No more pimples! :) I am glad!
  • Watched "The Proposal" and "I love you, Beth Cooper" with the best friend. (ILYBC is really silly and not worth it, but it was rather entertaining)
  • HK XW Cafe and Ikeaaaaaa (Quite a few times lately!)
  • Working quite a lot at the tuition centre
  • Dinner with V&C and Sheila at cityhall SHOKUDO!!! (great time with great people & great food)
  • Driving every sunday morning
  • Dinner with Zephyr & Mojo at Wheelock NYDC and surprise fudge cake/brownie from Starbucks!
  • Work @Island gwc
  • The Dead Sea Scrolls & The Ancient World Exhibition @ TAH with mum, siblings, BFF and Jeremy Pan
  • Dinner with family and B @ Juju Hokkaido Hot Pot at POMO
  • Steph's house and chocolate fondue at the wee hours of the night ♥

I had a really nice breakfast this morning, Mango Strudel from Ritz and Milo Dinosaur at home! Mum was really nice to buy strudel for us! I'm gng to have the apple one for dessert now!

Also, I've been sticking my nose into books. I've completed "Finding Favour with the King" by Tommy Tenney, "The Love Languages of God" by Gary Chapman, and am now in the midst of "A love worth giving" by Max Lucado and some other books I've read before.

They've certainly opened my eyes about how I should be living as God's chosen daughter, and also how His love for me influences how I love Him and others too. I also learnt the many ways people show love to each other, and understand how come people can question love.

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Cell fellowship this afternoon was fun. Lunch at HK Cafe@Kovan with Bena, Joel, Gwong and Daniel. Jem joined us later at Ps Ben's place.
We played monopoly the entire time! I haven't played that game in a long time, just a few hours of playing it makes me wanna dig out my travel set so I can play it when I go overseas too! :)

Chari sent me a really encouraging text this morning. Apparently she dreamt about me, Alissa and Cass. But I really appreciated the love message! :)
Anyway, I had a really queer dream this morning. I dreamt of my own wedding! :S But of course, the bridegroom was unknown. All I remembered were the wedding preparations and I rmb walking down the aisle. As to why I do not know who my groom was (in the dream), I don't know. Weird.

But no matter what, Jesus Christ is the bridegroom! :D

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Been reflecting about some stuff lately. I don't know how I should put this but I am grateful for all the encouragement and support from my family, cell and gfs. Not many people know the difficulty I am facing. My mum's been extremely strong and I am so proud of her. I need to pray more. Dad's salvation, cannot let this life slip away. I believe that dad coming to know God is the solution to our problems! :)

Besides this, I've been battling this issue for quite some time. I miss talking to YJ! I need someone my age around. Where is Jeremy Goh anyway?!

Has any of you ever felt it was really difficult to love somebody? I am talking about philia love. I struggle so hard with people who've "wronged"/misunderstood me.
It is so painful to be torn between two people. Of someone you very much love, and a person you've just known. And you'll have to compromise a close rlnship just to help the new guy.
Yes, I do love the person, but I can't seem to help it. The hostility I get, the weird looks and all. I've been trying so hard to repair things and each time I do, the person says it's nothing.

Is it really nothing? What has gone wrong? Yes obviously my rlnship with the person I very much love is still intact but it has been strained because of this matter. Because of this, I am confused, I feel very lost trying to understand/interpret what you're doing.

I cannot talk to anyone about how I feel. I've tried, but it's tough. And all I try to do now is to choose not to let ____ bother me. I've been curt with my words, and I apologise, because I do not know how to act around ____. I just don't know how to react to the feeling I get when I am around ____.

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On a happier note, I was really glad that Dan, Ernest and Liwei served during main svc this morning. It is really encouraging to see the youth blooming into maturity and servanthood. Not to mention they do look good up there, becos they are serving the King. And doesn't everyone know that you (should) look your BEST when you are in the King's presence? :)

I want to visit Jasper. It's his 4th death anni this Sunday and I am thinking of how to squeeze a visit in :(

Anyway no worries about me, I've been pretty happy, farming on facebook and playing games :)
Oh did I mention Gab Wong is such a blessing? He's always been so gracious to ferry me home in his car! Next time I will repay the blessing even more. Just you wait.

Sheila (insert smiley face) There's a reason why God put you in my life what! :)
Jedi Don't let this setback affect you, rather, let this spur you on to achieve greater results for your examinations! :) Do you have the heart for God? You like being around the people of God, so work for it! :)
Pramod Will you be shooting thereeeeee? I've never been there before leh!
Zhimin yep yep! :) Where have you disappeared to? Do come for youth svc if you can alright?
Steph Really? I might watch it tmr! Anyway I loveeeeeee spending time with you girls! ♥

Today's thoughts are tomorrow's actions.
Today's jealousy is t0morrow's temper tantrum.
Today's bigotry is tomorrow's hate crime.
Today's anger is tomorrow's abuse.
Today's lust is tomorrow's adultery.
Today's greed is tomorrow's embezzlement.
Today's guild is tomorrow's fear.

- Max Lucado, in a love worth giving.

7:54:00 PM

Wednesday, September 02, 2009
I ABHOR PIMPLES!!! (this is written in caps)


Meet up with some of the girls from SM last night

I have an enormous pimple on my forehead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, it's not really that huge, but it's really painful and it bugs me. I haven't endured such pain in such a long time (I really don't get zits on my face) and I hate it so much! Worse of all, it's not squeezable yet!! (eww right)

Hate it!!!

I think I am spending far too much of late. It's not helping that my allowance has been suspended (due to the holidays) and my income is only from work (island and tuition). I am eagerly waiting for camps to do, but I am kinda lazy to crash them to help out. No point la huh? Pay me $150 for 4d3n? Absolutely unacceptable! Rah. Anyway I will only be able to receive pay from such camps 1 or 2 months later so I wouldn't really consider them as my "income" now.

But thankfully, I still have about $90 I haven't collected altogether, and some driving fees my dad hasn't paid me.

Spent the Monday with 2 _______________________. (deleted to protect the interests of _____)

Tuesday was spent in school for a briefing during the AM, home for housework, and dinner with some of the SM girls :) We had an interesting time chatting over our food at Astons Suntec. Each-a-cup bubble tea and phototaking at the esplanade rooftop! :) I really think that I should hang around more with girls, I miss my girlfriends and most of my churchmates are guys :( So I really thoroughly enjoyed last night as I could engage in girl talk with the classmates! :)

Never ever try to get a cab around Singflyer/Marina Bay area, I am refering to if you're along the road and not at the taxi stands. It is almost impossible to get one! :( Suern and I ended up taking the public transport home. Serves us right for being lazy and impatient to queue at the cab stands.

Today's one of the most fun days I've ever had during this period. I met up with my best friend Sheila Eng! :) We went to PS and ate lunch at Xin Wang HK Cafe. We ordered our main dishes and shared a french toast with peanut butter! That really made us extremely full! But we were happy! :) Went to spotlight to get some materials for our project wrap and headed to Cathay to watch the Proposal!

The Proposal is really hilarious, yet it was quite nice, really showed me the importance of family support! :)

BFF and I got interested in the other movie trailers too, here's a few movies we wanna catch next time - The Time Traveller's Wife & FAME. I also wanna watch G Force!

And after our movie, both of us splurged on a C&K bag each! Thank God we bumped into Sheila's friend, whose sister had the C&K card which entitled us to 10% discount! So I paid $53++ for my bag! Ahh what a purchase!

Rushed over to Ikea tampines to meet Ernest, Mel, Sus and Alissa :) Dinnered and walked a little bit more, took the shuttle back to tampines and Ernest, Sis and I walked around Tampines1 for a little while :)

Conclusion: I am tired, and sick of my pimple! (it is 1.5 days old)

Pra LOL no la, I didn't mean it in that way, but as long as you understand it can alreadyyyyyy! :) So when can you bring me? :)

11:54:00 PM

Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Tag replies
Jedi haha thank you.
YJ ahhh yes :( come online becos i need to tell you smthg impt!
Alissa Yes you are the fattest pig I have ever seen in my entire life!
12:09:00 PM