Sunday YF games - Liwei, Alissa, Marcus Ng, Carissa & Glow

I haven't blogged in such a long time that I don't know where to start.
Been busy meeting up with churchies and friends everyday, doing a camp and driving and tutoring my cousins.
Wanted to blog a few times but didn't have inspiration, also partially becos I didn't want certain people to pry into my personal life. But I guess camp fever (for the kids) have subsided so I am pretty safe to blog right now :)

Saw a dear friend, B, off at the airport. He was returning to UK to continue the rest of his university studies. It's pretty weird not being able to hang out with B as much as before due to our heavy schedules. Things (work) keeps getting in the way, preventing me from having the freedom to hang out properly. But anyhows, I do pray that even though you are in UK, we'll still have our regular chats and UPDATES about *something*. It was really a short and sweet call over msn earlier on. Thank God my mic is now fixed! :) I am glad.

Melvin, Nicholas, ShaoB, Carissa & Jem @ ShaoB's Send off

Besides that, I've been ICESKATING! :)
I love skating, even though I am not very good at it haha!!
We had mini celebrations for two of our churchmates on the ice. Marcus Koh's birthday celebration was held at Seoul Garden (for lunch) and skating with 2nd birthday boy Jedidiah afterward. And a week later, I met the guys (+ Jem's family) at Kallang with a mudpie slice from Island for Jem's 20th! Happy birthday guys!

We (really do) ♥ Iceskating!

Not forgetting that, it's Daniel's and Cassandra's birthday today!
Happy happy blessed 20th to Daniel, and 14th to Cass!!
May both of you continue to use your talents to glorify God! Go drummers! :)

Neways, I had a camp from 24-26th @ my fave campsite JBAC for Fuhua Primary.
I don't know why I keep thinking of Xinmin Sec lol!
Anyway, the kids were sweet and hyper, although they joined some of the instructors in teasing me, they were still teachable and charming children. However, all was not smooth sailing. I thank God for the experience becos its only through these few incidents that His faith prevails. I have certainly understood why He allowed me to go through such trying times. His glory shone through indefinitely! :)
It was during that period that I also got to know some other instructors better too! I even had mutual friends with two of them! :)

Also, besides working, I've been dining out and spending too. Recently splurged on 4 books from SKS. I am really glad I got all of them! :) I've always believed that books are very good investments, you can also keep them for your children! heehee!

Farewell dinners, good friends enlisting into army. This makes me feel so jittery and frightened. I know I have no reason to but I can't help it eh.
Had a mini instructor gathering for Ben + Kian Tat @JP last weds. It was really nice seeing seeing Xinyi and Shuxian, and David & Danson, with Amelia and her bf and the two pre-ns boys!
Jem Pan's farewell party was held at Mel's place last Friday.
I don't have a chance to meet up with Jeremy He at all! :(

Today, Kian Tat and Ben went in. Didn't manage to catch KT at the ferry terminal but I sure did text him! :) Ben was late -.- Jieyi, Jem Pan, YJ and I ended up waiting one full hour at the terminal for him, we even cabbed down for fear of missing him. But I won't complain, at least I got to see Ben for a few more minutes before he moved on to serve our country.

I am really thankful for this brother, I know some of you readers must be very sick of reading this phrase "I am really thankful for (somebody)" But honestly, I am extremely touched and encouraged by this friend. His life is a living testimony of how God can soften the hardest of hearts and turning the person into someone who's really earnestly seeking His heart. I will pray for Ben everyday, that he will cling to the Cross and stay faithful. Please pray alongside with me.

Jeremy He and Jeremy Pan will be going in on Thursday. I am doubtful I will even get to meet Jer He at all la :S Ahh but I pray that these two brothers are prepared for the years ahead.

It's really painful to see close friends leaving, and I am still grappling with the fact that Ben is far away at Tekong and it will soon be Jem Pan's and Jer He's turn soon. I dislike the fact that they'll have to go through suffering and pain, but they'll definitely become stronger. Pruning to become men, hurts but is necessary.

Talking about something happier, I bumped into Brandon and his 2 younger kids this afternoon at PP macs. He brought them there for a special treat while Elaine brought Eleanor to the old folks' home. Bianca and Elkan were being kids. So adorable. Jieyi and I were practically swooning at their antics. Kids eating Big Mac & fries, firing balloons and washing little hands with soap. I really wanna have kids next time :)

So YJ, Jieyi and I were waiting at macs. And then we met up with Sheila and Jeremy Goh, and went over to the jam studio. Jem Pan joined us shortly after. We didn't really jam like Zontanos, it was extremely informal as we didn't have a good drummer (haha sorry pan!), but I still had fun nonetheless! Thank God for these people! ♥♥

I jammed with Sheila, YJ, Jem Goh and Jem Pan! :)
How can you jam without Jem(s)? (hahah sorry cold joke, I just had to add it in)

Bings lol why did you boo at me? eh, yeap I will try my best. Send you my timetable soon k!
A Yup it's my blog where I rant! :) Sorry, but who are you?
Jedi Yesssss we love iceskatinggggggggg! I really didn't expect to bump into you earlier today!! I am glad you are looking good! :)
Zhimin Yes that is me! :) I am in business studies and sometimes I'll need to dress formal for certain occasions!

I am gng to fly a kite tomorrow.
Happy!