.:. mag raves .:.

新年快乐!

2011-02-05T09:39:00.001+08:00

hello dearies! im back, chuckles! :):):)
新年快乐! happy bunny hopping chinese new year!

hello magis back...mag-is back....

2009-01-30T01:55:00.002+08:00

hello mag-is back
times are bad
what else.

2months since i raved.
there are so many things to do
so much things to manage
everything demands a balance
omg.

time to get serious when things are
time to chill when we should
time to shout when we should
time to go to bed we should
time to get off gmail for a day we should
time we should jus smile at everything we should

because there is no time to feel angered or frustrated
time is just too precious

till then

.in thoughts.

2008-11-30T03:16:00.002+08:00

been in thoughts these days'

work had caught up a huge portion of me
trying hard to catch up with social life
met some friends over lunch before going to work

theres quite abit on my mind
things like...

marriage in 3-4 years time
relocating in many aspects
perhaps trying out a new life
studying my masters..
what i am called to do now in life in regards to ministry
where i am going to be in years to come
depends on decision made today or now..
it may be years to come..
but time seem to pass quite fast..

alot came to mind...
maybe im jus getting old..hah..
but im glad at least i start thinking..
had a warm talk with ow today
talk abit with dam..

clearing my leave next week...
monday - dinner with saccre youth service team
tues - swimming + fix up dental appt
wed - swimming + go shoopping with ow + meet korea people for dinner + hollywood secrets
thur - perhaps go collect standard chartered package
fri - hair appointment + meet zenn + movie
its going to be writing xmas cards week too!

im missing some friends in my mind too
i wish i could make time to meet them up.

xmas! and i am on shift.
meaning i cannot really do xmas meet-ups

wish i could get more pressies..laughs

alrite. time to try to sleep.
bioclock is rather distorted.

xmas lights are great at orchard.
check them out.
better still if u have your SLR..

my thoughts are still roaming.. i hope and pray...
directions are clearer in time to come..

magmag

wassssssup!

2008-11-10T01:10:00.002+08:00

wassupppp!
yup. mag is still awake
her bioclock is just tuned to slp at 3-4am everyday
thanks to her shift timings!
having hearty dinners at 10plus like fast food and unhealthy food without any guilt
occassionally get to eat havelock road bah kut teh!
her most challenging period in CLSA she must say
especially getting involved with AS400.
but i still love my work :0)

for the past weeks or even months markets have been quite crazy
couldnt imagine that faithful day at work
everything just went hay wire
like the first crisis ive been through since i started work
perhaps looking within the crisis is something that we should be doing
the lessons to be learnt and how we could manage it better
like i believe how asians can go through this crisis together
with the lessons learnt from the Asian Crisis
the days ahead seem to be bleak to tons of people out there
but stay hopeful and have confidence with leaders of the world.
part and parcel of life that we need to learn how to adapt.
watch out for Obama :)

there seem to be tons of things to look forward in the midst of that hazy clouds
thinking what to cook out on my next leave day seem interesting...
checked out some periodicals from borders
christmas is coming too! that reminds mag of christmas list!
thinking if mag and damian should go on a trip next year end sounds interesting too..gee*
ministry work need to be at the brim of all these too

bro is going to UK with dad this week
checking out there before he head off to study there for the next 3 years
thats the time im going leech on his accomodation...evil laughs*

Catching up with several people for lunch around this week
tomorrow will be Monday Madness as usual.
i believe.

im still so awake!
shouts
*roar*

she prays that tomorrow will be a good day!

wot's...over..in the midst.&...is yet to come

2008-09-29T00:15:00.002+08:00

what's over.
the First ever FI Night race which SG hosted
ex-dept boss msged me today: "mag, are you going office today to watch?"
i remembered the "vrooming" that raced thru CLSA staffs that made even the bosses so excited
work actually stopped for at least 1 min i suppose rushing to the window pane of that 19th level
during the test practice race on Friday
the whole week was bad week for people coming to work in City Hall area
watched the whole race today @ orchard Parade Hotel. Thanks to Boss--co..
we had fun. it so much fun watching on TV actually and i reckoned is so much better
so its pizza+chips+big glup with F1 @ orchard Hotel
Congrats Alonso =)

my morning shift is over

ISAO Leader's Conference @ Jakarta is over

25th birthday is over

what else.

in the midst?

US worst financial crisis since the Great Depression
700 billion bailout which is the most amount pumped out to avert a crisis
The Americans ain't happy about this 700 bill bailout

this is going to haunt alot of other countries globally including the Asian markets
the different election parties have to come together to come together to make a common decision
marks the end of BIG banks who once holds a portion of banker's desired career

Soured Mortgage Investments surfaced and lead to Lehman's bankruptcy & Merill's independence.
Bank runs which i thought will never happen when i studied about them in school slowly surfaced out.

Lessons to be learnt.
i guess this downturn will take at least 5 years or more to recover at least i would say in the US
till investor's confidence are gained.
at least the media have a part to play here..

yet to come

xmas shopping!
favourite time of the year

my afternoon shift with happening colleagues
the challenge taking on the Singapore Market with AS400
starting work at 4pm can be a challenge
because its most markets closing time..
i seriously duno how its going to be like..
im sure its a matter of getting use to..
heh..

Hope Run on Sunday...
Standard Chartered Run in Dec..
& these 10km..

update till then

Time to slp!
trying to get my self awake till 1am
when i finish work the next 3mths!

so now is time to slp!

GD NITE!
*HUGS

Testimony - First Asia-Oceania CCR (Catholic Charismatic Renewal) Conference

2008-09-21T10:50:00.001+08:00

Shalom!

Its just yesterday that I came back from Jakarta Indonesia for First Asia-Oceania CCR (Catholic Charismatic Renewal) Conference organized by ISAO (ICCRS Sub-Committee for Asia-Oceania) and with great eagerness I would like to share this wonderful and awesome experience with all of you!

This is the first time I attended an international charismatic conference, and with the intention to just go there and receive, this 5 days conference had given me more than just to receive but had opened the eyes of my heart even more than I thought I would receive. There were very little young adults/youths in the midst of this conference making us the minority of the crowd however this had given me even more privilege to be part of this conference. This allows me not only to gain and learn more about leadership in CCR but also to mingle with the elders and the more experienced, and to gain their perspective which is indeed crucial for the young adults and youth groups.

I have met a lot of leaders from lay people, priests, and religious brothers and sisters to bishops around our regions and inspiring speakers like Michelle Moran (President of ICCRS) and Cyril John (Chairman of ISAO) and Father Rufus who spoke about CCR, Leadership and Chrisms. These people working in the renewal for quite sometime brought great insights to me with their precious experience that touches my heart.

I was reminded of the nature of CCR, how the renewal exist not to bring people into CCR but to help people live a new life in the power of the Holy Spirit. I believe this is exactly the driving reason for us to want to evangelize and to continue to be part of this renewal believing that this is the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit among us Catholics.

I remembered vividly words spoken by Michelle.
“The Grace of the Holy Spirit is not just for us but is for the whole church and the whole world”, and “We are not only to transform our life but to ultimately transform the people around us, we need to choose being transformed by the Holy Spirit daily.”

This conference had given me the opportunities to speak and share with the leaders from over Asia Oceania over the overflowing meals (5 a day!) and sharing groups.

With God blessings, I have a sharing group consisting of 1 brother from India, 2 Indonesians, 1 French, who resides in Thailand for 16 years, 1 Australian, and 2 Malaysians. The sharings were good and we were quite bonded in praying for and with each other. I remembered the 2nd sharing session we had we were the last group to leave the hall and we hope that the day just do not end there. Having able to hear them and also other countries during the rest the conference, I felt how fortunate we are as Singaporeans that we do not feel discriminated in our religion and Singapore being a small country is easier to manage. It’s quite disheartening especially when I talk to people from countries like Thailand and Japan where it is very hard to evangelize and talk about our religion openly. I was talking to the head of Japan CCR when he told me that it is very hard to evangelize to the youths especially because they are very individualistic. Different country sharings during the conference make me feel the same way as well as they share their statistic and what issues they are facing now. Many indeed need our prayers.

Language barrier may be a problem when communicating at times throughout the conference but the universal language of love can be seen throughout the conference, the eagerness and the zeal especially to go forth for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Eucharistic celebrations were majestic and awesome together with all other bishops and our very own Archbishop, Nicholas Chia and all the other priests around Asia Oceania. Holy hour gives us much time to adore our precious Lord and we were allow time for confession. The 3rd day of the conference is the most tiring and yet remarkable one. 5 of us the youths, Jasmine, Sury, Jacob and Alfred together with myself were given a great opportunity to work with the adults in the music ministry for the conference. People throughout the conference remembered us by singing on stage and affirmed us quite abit. Singing not only for normal praise and worship, leading all the adults into the action songs was and singing for mass that day was quite a joyous experience. The energy of the elders and adults were definitely not to be under estimated, singing and dancing in the one Spirit of our Awesome Lord.

Workshops were also one of the main part of the conference, attending the youth workshop, gave me an opportunity to sit together with other leaders who also work with the youths or the younger people. I had a chance to present the idea of having a youth council in ISAO as part of my small group sharing within which we thought is vitally essential to groom the next generation of leaders of ISAO but with the guidance of the elders.

Healing and Ministering at the last day of the Conference were good as we were prayed over by the leaders mainly priests and committee of ISAO before the next day when we minister to over 7000 Indonesians in the “Revival & Healing Rally”. The choir during the rally sang so majestically that I felt so in heaven. We were paired up and to pray over for the people of Indonesia. That night like what Cyril John mentioned during the rally, we felt how the apostles felt during the day of Pentecost. I had again great opportunity to pair up with a priest from Marshall Island to pray for the Indonesians that need healing. It’s certainly a humbling experience and with great pleasure when he thank me for assisting him throughout.
Last and not the least, I would really want to applaud the hospitality of the Indonesians. They have helped and have made every single bit of the conference remarkable. Taking care of every detail of the conference to make the participants feel so welcomed. This started not only at the conference itself but from the pick-up point at the airport to the last day when we leave for the airport. Singing of worship songs were sang first in English then in Bahasa during the Rally (considering that 7000 Indonesians were there and not all knew English). The little things that they helped make a difference.

I seriously encourage and pray that leaders of the CCR not only the adults but the youths would find every opportunity to experience this in future not only to receive and be reminded about our mission and vision but to network with other leaders of the CCR from different parts of the world to gain a macro perspective and to re-think what we are able to do and help the Catholics in Singapore to live a new life in the Holy Spirit there-after to continue this zeal to carry on in leadership in the renewal.

Amen
In Christ’s Love & Mine
Magdalene Yun
Livingstones Campus Outreach

a quarter century old

2008-09-07T23:40:00.007+08:00

today's a tiring day
when to CAYC for SALT Retreat
had sausage muffin with egg for breakfast
its 2 days in a row already..hah..

delivered a talk on - The Mind of A Leader
Conformation Vs Transformation
been long since i delivered a talk
thought i would take less than 30 mins
but it took around an hour.
Need more practice..heh..

After lunch is quite sleepy
almost fell asleep.
lucky Owster did some activity.
the Ow that always put me into the deep..
Anyhow...

It ended with Mass @ Nativity
Msgr Eugene Vaz gave the homily
Pretty long mass...but a good one...

Since LS decided to had dinner with me
the birthday girl..hehe..
i wanted to decide on a crabby dinner
but we ended up at chomp chomp instead

had tons of yummie food
hanto for ice cream
sweet secret cake as birthday cake
is joycey birthday as well
our birthday on 8 sep..
Marilyn i realised also on 8 sep?
Emmeline on 7 sep?
Hendry 11 Sep?
etcccc...
many ppl birthday on sep

september babies are kewl.
we rox. yay!

ok is 12am now - mag officially quarter century old!
first person that buzz my phone: Waihoong!
second person that buzz my phone: Damian!
third person that buzz my phone: Stella!
fourth person that buzz my phone: Christopher Ow!
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first person that buzz me on gmail chat: Elaine!
second person that buzz me on gmail chat: Simon Sin!
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first person that buzz me on msn: CXR!

haa..

a quarter century old
is old
omg
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Just had an update on my Nike Run
Finished the Race - 1:31 '12"
i think thats pretty cool for a start..

Nike TheHumanRace 10KM - Mag Finished the Race

2008-08-31T10:03:00.004+08:00

Start Time: 4.30pm

Clocked the race in 1:33

Mag's Chosen Good Cause 10km Nike Run : WWF

fruitful sunday

2008-08-25T00:12:00.003+08:00

wakie early in the morn
bought breakfast for the family
clean the house
did some financial do-ups
(not doing well this month)
deficiting...with tons of good meals
and good chill outs...
yesterday we did one at PS Cafe near orchard towers
*its at least one item per person*
i didnt see that till the waitress mentioned
didnt had a pleasant encounter though
shared a double choco cake that cost 14bucks
with a digestive tea thats super good.

ate abit of lunch
went to central to get my 10km humanrace nike pack..
queue was freaking long - i can it can easily take 2 1/2 hrs of my time
decide to forgo and come back later
went to PS- meet val and irv and dam and mar and dian
raining hard and i forgot my sweater...=(
interviewed val while having my ultimate hazelnut frappe
i luv frappes.
TCC was a lil bit more ex though.
always trying to waive off the service charge and GST with the cards
i forgot my TCC card

my first time to st joseph church @ city hall
attend mass at 5pm
raining so darn hard
went to four face coffee shop where dam got his fav tou sa bao
i ate 1?
took a bus to little india mrt
prior reaching the stn was really bad
i cant imagine myself there on a rainy day
not sure if u get what i mean
but anyhow
the decision was made wise
the que was so much shorter
damian que with me for almost 1hrs i think*
how sweet
and yay! i got my personalised dri-fit tee!
the human race will be damn happening on sunday
pray for my race, i have nt been training.
shh..the excuse for me to start training didnt work
but swimming tomorrow with my dear jasmine
i reckon i need to start somewhere
no one wanna form that netball team
sobs* i seriously miss it.
its going to be a
soupy+fruity+vegetie week!
cant promise myself on friday
i think stella going to order pizza!
ouch*

is not exactly a blue day after all
i pray not a blue week ahead

nothing beats better than chilling out on a fridae

2008-08-16T01:21:00.003+08:00

Its a slow market day
everything else is good though
everyone is pinning on the table tennis game
the game which will make the players have their names
instilled in Singapore minds forever
i must say is a darn good game
look at the matches
slow and steady
the koreans were darn good too
the defences were jus amazing
that ping-pong game which i played in Pri 3
i remembered i was so darn lousy that i gave up
but it birth to my all time missed sport
not soccer. but NETBALL!
want to form a team? =D

i use to play a little of soccer though with the secondary school guys
im quite timid with the ball ..haha..
everytime the ball comes i will " ahhhh..." hhahaaha..
we play under the blks near what the guys tampines version of
"anfield" "old traffford"....heh..
that was when everyone still stays in tampines.

Yes, but i still want to play Netball
*sobs*

Anyway i had a great chill out today
and i forgot my handphone
and i waited for mr irving for 30mins w/o my hp
oh well.
had egg mayo set at this green cafe at raffles city shopping centre
trust me i am satisfy with any eggy thing
i had egg sandwich for lunch too..haaa
this play call mayson just beside carrefour
is a new bakery place.
i bought my sandwich from there
and is quite comparable to Sub-way
cool right

Had some chat with Irving..
never done that with that bro before..
but it was a good chill and catch up time..
hes a crappy bro at times..
but definitely fun

walked to clarke quay
omg but i didnt know is so close to cityhall
that i could walk?
hahaah..pardon me
im quite bad at roads
but now i know

went to brewerkz
met up with the rest
didnt had alcoholic drink though
thought i could catch some sides
but no one order..argg
drank some sips of fruitybrewz
it was quite nice
i thought something like hoegarden

great chill out day
with the ping-pong team heading their way to the finals
way to go !

nth beats better than chilling out

im awed. im missing MILK RUN. just some randoms on a sunday morning

2008-07-06T10:36:00.003+08:00

im awed God's amazing and unpredictable plan for us
how He has planned our lives to the smallest thing like
waking me up for work, my precious alarm clock
all i have to do is to ask.

Now Damian having his leadership formation in Korea
i can say is an eye opener for him
to really get away from me(perhaps his distraction ;p)and learn what he have to there
his email to me each day is filled with many interesting things
he called that place - the house of love
he get to experience the humility of people living there
the joy of the people from living within their means
seeing how God work within them and through them
and is just amazing how he put people and places at the right time the right place
into our lives.
again im awed.

im awed at how he implanted desires and passion in us to do His work
i see how other ministries work with love
amplify, jesus youth, zion joy, emmaus, NTU, livingstones
though there is still alot to do to be able to work togehter seamlessly striving to reach our expectations for one another.

managing expectations seems like something we have to learn everywhere we go
at work. doing ministry work. at home. with friends. with spouse
it can be easy. it can be difficult.
however it can be i guess we need to start by learn & understanding ourselves.
then the people around us which will get affected by it.
theres alot of managing to do in lives thats what make life a challenge yet interesting i must say

i signed up 12 people from my group for Bo's talk & im just looking forward to it. =P

these days have been rather reflective for me
especially having no voice to praise Him
but is good in a way. Thank God ;)
however because of this, it seems bad this morning
i coughed quite abit, vomitted my breakfast
i guess i have to forgo the MILK RUN this afternoon
there goes my-looking-forward-to 4.5 KM run
maybe next time.sigh

tomorrow is Monday!
yay i can go to work!
to me work is not dreadful
to me work is challenging to me as well.
especially knowing how to manage myself with christian values
is a real challenge
however managable.
wish you don dread to work?
manage perspectives.

all is said and done for this Sunday Morning.
went for mass yesterday evening.
means i can nua today.
with a SORE throat.

well just some randoms on a sunday morning
waiting for jet to call/sms to fix this desktop
apparently i need to log in to my company features on this desktop
i got the wireless thingy fixed therefore i can use the net now!
haa...

alrites ciaos.
till again
when mag feels like blogggnig.

your Hope.

2008-06-26T00:42:00.006+08:00

as the world revolves each day

time passes like we can all take for granted

she watches the human of this world

in the midst of every cube of her life

sometimes complications overwhelms simplicity

the fast paced life overshadows the simplicity of life

we overlooked where life first started.

where love first started, the moment we were created

moments of fresh morning dews are gifts

moments with loved ones and family are gifts

moments of laughters at home, friends, office are gifts

the gifts of the simplified world

she desires

the world do not allow

but

when you desire

you manage

the hope of life

your smile towards this hope

gives u the hope to a simple life.

the hope for the world

nothing else

but God.

the retail shopping therapy

2008-06-08T01:53:00.004+08:00

i kinda love the online therapy

it can get rather addictive!

i WAS never a shopaholic till i knew online therapy..

wondering how those organisers do it

then blinks* she found comgateway. ho ho ho.

though she is still getting there...

she cannot wait to do her 2nd spree!

her first was birkenstock..haa.haa..

it was quite cool.

they gave her some papillo keychains for free..

haa..

she loves gap.

and she think is she ever get her hands on it soon

she will organise it.

old navy+gap+banana republic+pipeline!

4 stores = 1 check out! omgggggggg....

im doing this on a sunday morning @ 2am.

bio clock...sleeps at 2-3 am these days..

hee..hee

im having fun with my new phone too...

im pampering myself quite a little..teehee..

im thinking if i should buy a pair from SCHU...

apparently i feel comfy when i tried it..hee..

i lack of a ladies kind of flats to wear during fridays besides my birks.

do i suddenly sound very UN-thrifty?

hahahaha....

please second that....is the GSS!! i have not bought anything!!

but wait..she went to Harris to bought 2 story books.

and she reading 1 of which now...is quite interesting though...

is an autobiography of the Pakistan president.

don't frown. is interesting. heh heh..

having an early Father's day LUNCH @ this resturant..

my family cant do dinner, everyone CONFIRM out!

Jason msn-ed me he wanted to go London to pursue his studies..

though he is admitted to SMU doing double degree..

he wanted a change in culture while studying for his degree..

i understand where he is coming from...

its quite sum of money..not too sure my dad had put aside though...

but he impressed me...

he sent me an excel file with ALL breakdown including flights, accco...and whatever

WITH a private password attached. OMG.

this show how much he desire to go.

All i could do is pray that he can go..

i wanted that experience too.. but i cant..

All i can do is to pray for him..

maybe i should tell my bro " go get a scholarship lah!"

this bro always surprises me.

he is a man of few words. he always achieve to get what he wants.

if he doesnt, he hides in his room.

you never want to anger him. He can be quite scary

but at the same time he have his sweet side.

he buy me things whenever he go overseas

he CAN turn my room really upside down when i shouted at him for being unreasonable

alrite time to turn in

ciao!

mmaggggggggggggggg

yippie!

2008-06-01T00:54:00.005+08:00

i kinda like this picture.

as i rummage the pages of my life in university

its definitely not an easy one

the uncertainty that each exam paper gives

lead me to cry out to God

its not just abt studying or doing or trying hard to argue my point

exam questions can be quite alienated

i can see those uk exam setters can be quite creative

tts why past year exams papers didnt help that much

seriously :|

but i had fun with essay questions. heh..

quantitative papers are not too bad either.

let see..

i think my university subjects relatively interest me to a certain extent...

but on a whole ..

im relieved i made it and God certainly answered my prayers

that it ended with a 2nd class

not by strength, not by might but by the power of God

the class did not matter.

it matters when God answered that specific prayer i prayed almost every single day after my exam.

that is almost impossible to get a 2nd class.

but the last straw of exams together with my efforts and prayers paid it off.

Dear God....

2008-05-25T01:13:00.004+08:00

it has been yet awhile since i blogged

was busy with tons of things...

busy @ work
since i started my life in middle office...
its a while new life altogther
adaptation is a challenge.

busy @ ministry
was busy with LISS as intercessory head this year
getting myself with being a good intercessor
the challenge to keep myself spiritually strengthened
to lead my members to be spiritually prepared
and the welcome session is starting next week!
its like so exciting!
my prayer warriors got on with a BELOVED prayer project..!

everyday the one thing i must do is to clear emails
i got 1000s of emails coming in @ work each day
and counting more gmails to look @ when i reach home on the mac
1 thing i dun like abt the mac. i cannot play with colours. heh..

but however it just make me feel how God graces flows through every single thing i do
and i firmly believe He is just in the midst of my every single day..
and i thank Him for giving me graces to believe in that.

times may be just so dry, so broken at times
that frequently the DEAR GOD.. appears in my mind..
i wish i could write that moment down...
but im not a paper , pen and journal kind of person...
neither i am an enthu person to be so on to go str8 to the mac to my blog..
but i still wish to do it more frequently..
to pen down in whichever way the moment that i wish to pen down....

However,

today i just want to BLOG..

Dear God,
today is just a amazing day.
i spend my day with LISS Service Team members to prep for LISS.
and i see the holy spirit releasing in every single one of them as they intercede for
the LISS COMM, Service Team members.
Minstering was good.

I pray that this week going forth, you remind me to center U in my heart
be it @ work, in my family or doing minstry work
so that i can be more like you
unselfish, sensitive to the people around me, more giving
and take away all that is not yours from me
so i can continue to see u with clarity
direct me and enlighten me and...
grant me the spirit of wisdom to know what to do

today i would also like to pray for those who need prayers
those that is in pain be it my friends or around the world..
comfort them with your ever flowing generous and unconditional love...

The Father has sent you so you have sent us.
I ask all these in your most holy and precious name.
Amen!

Photosssss.....from some time ago....

2008-05-02T19:05:00.005+08:00

My trip to Bangkok...as i visit them...

CITIBANK BANGKOK OFFICE

CLSA BANGKOK OFFICE

Settlements A love them...

Photosssss.....from long time ago....

2008-05-02T18:56:00.001+08:00

The aftermaths...

2008-04-24T09:30:00.002+08:00

i got tons of things to do

i have so little time

thats nothing new i guess.

got so busy at work after i come back from my compliance leave.. 9 days bkk trip..

thanks to that one client.

but im not complaining, i have my fair share of break already ..heh..

didnt really have time to look into ministry work. sighz

i am leaving settlements after around 9 months of stay there..

i will definitely miss the people there.. that just meant that i need to wake up my brain cells...

new dept and new peeps to deal with...

just took my 2nd consecutive 2 weeks leave in middle office last week of nov to dec!

reckoned im not going anywhere then..(shurgs).. need to save money...

im visioned a number of things ahead in my life which i need to juggle recently...

Big stuffs like marriage, family, studies, career.

its not ending..

and not forgetting to factor in ministry work..

its really not ending...

but im loving it..

thats life isnt it

whats new?

going to work at 1pm ! shouts! :))

the splatters

2008-03-20T00:17:00.004+08:00

the brain is splattering some thoughts. heh..

just had a sneak in the tv with american idol after LISS08 1st Official Meeting! woohoo!

pretty much have a good time with the people..Andy got to send me to Tampines because he sort of stay in the East too.

thats pretty good..because the driving along ECP allows us to exchange sharings and get to catch A.I on TV!

today is quite a fruitful day i must say.

i catch some news. i watch some tv. i get to ate my favourite zion's road wan ton mee. i get to crap much today

i pretty much like the days i am able to crap, because this just meant that i felt i am in the right place with the right people.

theres time when i am just stoning and just loving it.

i get to read God's word too (online..heh...)

yesterday i tried to cook my own tempura prawns from a recipe from a shared recipe.

i thought its the kind of tempura prawns from Jap restuarant, so i went to happily follow all instructions..

then the prawns turn out to be prawns i knew how to cook before. ( not that kind )

but anyhow i think theres still room for improvement. ( how to retain its crips even exposed to air temperature)

i got inspired cooking pasta! olio aglio in olive oil ! omg.. i love that simple dish!

got to find some time to cook it ! yummies*

cooking like any other things is alot of trial and error..where patience sets in *winks*ate

im still working towards saving up to have my dream designer kitchen where i am able to be creative out of it !

with a luxury of time however i do not wish to give up working (which takes up most of human's everyday time)

shrugs. theres still alot of " my short term wishes * and i want to travel and i want to meet people and i want to....

hopefully and eventually striving to who the person i am being a gift to people around and beyond me.

this year towards 2009 isnt going to be a good year. Sub prime is surfacing and banks everywhere is experiencing a gloomy

state. Headlines of CNN, papers, business week is just all about the banking crisis now. And i can imagine students taking

some finance essay paper like Principle of Banking or Corporate Finance talking a whole load of the same craps about the

banks. JP Morgan bought B.S with the help of Fed with jus $2 per share which is some figure which no one could ever imagine

few months back. Fresh grads this year is not going to be happy. Retrenchment, headcount freeze, Restructuring are just the

begining of the sub prime effects in Singapore. Just that gloomy state that you felt lucky graduating last year *smiles*

the weather nowadays isnt too good either. i was freezing just about a week and a half ago.

i bought a new comforter getting ready to hide beneath that comfy comfy thing but..it was just a little not as freezy as i

thought it was to enjoy the new comfortor for 2 days in a row.

tonight i think is a better night. i feel a tinge of coldness.. bwhahahaha....( can hide under the comfy liaoz)

the weather contributes to the gloomy financial state too.

the world's bubble master affects tons of people..yet another crisis which at least will subside maybe Mid-End 2009 i guess?

and what is worse is inflation...i can go to a resturant.. and 1/3 of the price goes to service charge+7% GST.

sometimes u feel quite right going to places like Blk 85 in Bedok. i love the chicken wings more than the Ba Chor Mee!

and places like ChompX2 or Chill out at the prata place near tanah merah ( omg mind blank, i forgot whats is called!)

bottom line. start saving for a rainy day.

i going to love my bed tonight hiding under that comforter!

mag is going to bed.

- don't give me complications, simplicity lives in my cells.

the lil bits of wisdom

2008-03-13T21:31:00.002+08:00

Deuteronomy 3:16-18 Appointment of Leaders

And I charged your judges at that time: Hear the disputes between your brothers and judge fairly, whether the case is between brother Israelites or between one of them and an alien.

Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike.

Do not be afraid of any man, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too hard for you, and I will hear it. And at that time I told you everything you were to do.

humans being humans we tend to judge. judging according to what we percieve people to be and heir actions. however, sometimes we cannot deny that their actions cannot make us think otherwise.

its so hard and being christians make us harder for us to struggle in this battle of judging others, and it can happen almost everyday in our lives. it can be at work/home/on the streets.

we forgot that judgment belongs to God.

i know how hard it can be when i tried to battled this in my mind and im sure God knows it.
a battle that i can choose to win if i turn to God and trust that God hears my case and trust He is in judgement.

Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among great men

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random-ness

2008-02-16T00:54:00.002+08:00

mag is back in random-ness to blog again

theres time which she felt she say and do everything in random-ness

ha...

then she felt that she is not exactly motivated to carry out her resolutions

and thats not a good thing to start off esp in the first quarter of the year...

u know sometimes work just occupies most of your brain juice and resources

that you felt that you would love to do what you would think ought to do

and then everyday just passes like that with

work+what you ought to do = not what you would like to carry out as your resolutions = u face your consequences (assuming that resolutions are good)

yes the above is random but it make sense? :P

work is okay with colleagues which she can crap with that make work not dreadful

shes handing over Japan mkt to Alvin Chan

doing random markets

alot of changes indeed in a short 6mths

she needs to catch up with her peers

shes looking forward to meet her ex-boss next wednesday

& maybe her pri sch mates?

shes waiting for people to date her and fill the dates for the rest of the month

shes more eager to go BKK and she just booked her air tickets

shes not as eager as others that awaits for bonus, but (still eager) she will be contented if is good prorated *smirks*

16 feb - baby sarah's full month - yet to get something for her *ho ho ho*

random...is...not....exactly....bad...

it

relieves

stress

trust mag :)

Thanking the Lord Yet Again =o)

2008-01-30T00:16:00.000+08:00

i just want to share this today

i was a little paranoid yesterday because of certain things

and i was quite worries actually for today

i got to be MC for this event @ CANA

Conversation @ Cana with Charles Whitehead (apparently w his wife too Sue Whitehead)

and i was worried because i will taking over the overloading work of Jap Market

but i think i thank God for everything today because i managed to finish my work at 5.30pm in fact

and i did finish the work myself. ho ho...

The Lord manage to get me on time to CANA.

I was also quite worried too because i didnt really alias much with my co.MC.-Daniel from ZJ

and i think the Lord just bring me thru the whole thing nicely.

Charles were giving a short input, then we had refreshment and dialuoge(ok, hw do i spell this word, too late cant think!) with him

" what exactly is catholic charismatic renewal" <- thats the key question

and i can say i learn alot this weekend at ihm and as well as today together with sue whitehead

shes a pretty warm lady i must say. :))

its been a long time since i did MC-ing..it jus reminds me of the days in poly when i am an student ambassador with Pamela

and we just represents the school to talk to secondary kids.

i just felt so good seeing all leaders of various groups coming together for Him.

i manage to talk abit to various people

get to talk to Charles and Sue Whitehead too.

Charles is a roman catholic while Sue is an anglican

For over 20 years Charles was the Chairman of the English National Service Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and for 10 years the President of the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal (ICCRS) in the Catholic Church, with an office in Vatican premises in Rome and regular contact with the Pope, Cardinals and Bishops.
In 2003 Pope John Paul II appointed him a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great (KSG), in recognition of his spiritual service to the Church
(thats charles above with the Pope John Paul)

and its such encouraging moments that i felt so much in purpose for Him for His kingdom

seeing them as role models.

seriously

this year i am taking up more responsbility as core-team leader for Living Stones

as well working together in Saccre Youth Service Team

i do not know where the Lord is taking me forth

my work in CLSA. where i am serving. my family. my friends.

a decision i have to make with courage

but i know for sure He got a plan straight ahead for me

fear . nervousness . excitement . joy . all lumps up

she certainly needs prayers.

And she prays for you too.

With Love,
mAg

an awesome day

2008-01-28T01:17:00.000+08:00

mag love small fonts for now therefore she will type in small lil weeny fonts

she woke up almost 1/2 hr later than her norm working days

she travelled all the way to yishun to be picked up by her colleague to go..

Singapore Orchid Country Club ( the opp of it to be exact)

because her colleague organise a PAINTBALL session for all of them in CLSA.

15 went. only 2 girls, and the rest guys.

not that mag is brave BUT she thinks she want to try this out!

HER TEAM WON. not because she is good. because she camps well

she wasnt shot in anyway but maybe almost for the last game she play

and she just thank God she wasnt shot in anyway especially when she try..

to run to the Red Cross shelter when her Gun is not loading well in the 1st game.

she had fun with all her colleagues, some of them were bruised really badly trust her.

it was a great morning :)

she then went to meet Damian to go to the session by Charles, Sue and Nikki Whitehead

she wish she can tell u more abt this but her MAC is running on reserve battery now

this means she got to ciao soon!

But she got to tell you she recieved one of the most touching sms tonight

when a very good secondary school friend sms her and said

he took out all her letters she wrote for her during secondary school days
(they aint love letters)

and he claimed certain things he claim about himself

and He jus affirm that i am the bestest friend anyone can get and he is glad he knows me.

Its not that i am proud but maybe i should. But u know i just felt so touched and isnt it sweet?

ciao
the mac is 3% now! =O)

a day of thoughts

2008-01-24T00:22:00.000+08:00

i was reflecting today alot today at the 2nd half of the day

it all started when someone mention something to/abt me

which i feel non-justifiable.

i wish i could shout, correct, or even justify what was said

but i was mumed. i couldnt say because of....

i had a small battle within the heart telling myself the person is like that

i started talking to God after battling with my human self

a challenge that i feel i have a huge part to play

on how to be more "Jesus-like"

like Jesus

forgiving his enemies even hanging on the cross breathing His last breath.

Nites

love,
mAg

perfect the imperfections

2008-01-17T13:11:00.000+08:00

i am wondering about us human at certain point in time

that we always want to perfect situations and what surrounds our life

we want to "look" perfect and "feel" perfect w/o aknowledging that we are imperfect

that is just what most of us are. no doubt about me. our flaw.

we strive for everything to be perfect.

perfect spouse. perfect job. perfect family. perfect life.

most of the time the perfections cultivation cultivated in our minds do not surface

and we just feel way down and then we become impatient with everything.

However J.C has created us with those imperfections to perfect us.

to teach us to be more perfect

and that is if we provide him with our willing and obedient hearts

and because we are imperfect He is able to use us mightly

when we are way down and impatient we do not wait for him

we doubt that he will sustain us

something i read about thru some sources

Each opportunity we seize through our faith in Him to bear fruit - love, joy, peace, longsuffering (patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control - gives Jesus glory, as those who worship Him are designed to do.

Amen

till then

BANANA BOAT

2008-01-14T11:16:00.000+08:00

my thailand colleague, lee, was asking me " do you know what is banana boat?"

I replied " ya i know, banana boat sun tan lotion" - especially the red cap one..haa

*laughs*

then she sent me these pictures above..coolness... look FUN !

cant wait for my thailand trip in april... & to meeettt my dear lee in clsa bkk officea & linda frm citibank bkk..ahahah

very friendly ladies...love them much..especially when they help me to settle my thailand trades.. and then i see the words-no pending!

beautiful.

hiakz...

iponderedtoday

2008-01-11T12:53:00.000+08:00

today i read about Abraham being tested, the Death of Sarah and how he got His head servant to go and get Isaac a wife.

His faith is tremendous. His fear for the Lord is great. He is righteous.

Genesis 22-24

Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

and again we are reminded

"Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live. "

the start of the resolutions

2008-01-06T01:47:00.000+08:00

Search the Scriptures’ precious store—As a miner digs for ore,Search, and you will surely find Treasures to enrich the mind. —Anon.

God speaks to us through His Word; take time to listen.

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Do Not Worry

25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.

Are you not much more valuable than they?

27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'

32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.

Each day has enough trouble of its own.

indulge before the leave ends and back to work!

2007-12-24T01:39:00.000+08:00

is just 2 days away from the end of my long leave

time to tune back that brain of mine back to work!

lets put that aside this festive xmas mood

i had my first pig out yesterday at Clement & Jo's place

had my fill, with praise and worship then i pig out again

playing mahjong till around 11 and wasted 20bucks on cab.

i recieved 2 pairs of socks from esprit courtesy of irv and syl

1 photo frame with the photo of damian and myself inside courtesy of gerald and mart

xmas card from amelia (=

my second pig out at damian sister place

celebrated damian's 27th birthday

the food was good! the clam's spag (if that is what is called) reminds me that christian cooked the same dish at sharon's plc few yrs back!

i think is pretty easy to do. i caught this off online food web..yummies again..but this one didnt put any wine. hmm.

Spaghetti with Red Mullet

Ingredients:

500g Dried Spaghetti or Linguini
5 or 6 fillets of Red Mullet, pin boned
1 Small Red Chilli (more if you like)
2 Cloves Garlic (more if you like)
Small Bunch of chopped Parsley
Olive Oil

Maybe i should try some day... i miss cooking and my luxury of time when i study

i caught this oneh oneh( duno if this is the correct spelling) recipe..dam likes it.. i think is not so bad to do.

i did kueh salat like a 2 years back, it didnt taste as nice ( because i miss -read the recipe) smirks*

thats when i going to start this passion running the next year!
come join me in some cooking lessons ! haa. * but im serious*

ok and had other fabulous food there.

my next pig out will be at my aunty's annual bbq place

is going to be good too i know it! and going for 2 movies in the afternoon

alvin & chipmunks + national treasure .. before the bbq

then midnight xmas mass at holy trinity

then im back to vpn,clear my mails at work before entering the office on 25th morning.

woohoooooooooooooooooooooooo

LIFE IS GOOD.

Thank God. I love u MORE THAN any human on earth because u mess up my life here and there and U are just in control. Reel Control.

i listen to a stream this morning and got this out somewhere in the message

God can take the Worst Thing and make it turn out for Eternal Good

the week...

2007-12-17T14:24:00.000+08:00

was figuring out how to use PAYPAL

and it was that simple.

my first payment using my credit card.. hohoho..

buying 6 pairs of sandals in Tobias Mayer online.. muahahhaaha.

much more to do this december...

going KL tml in that 5 star luxury bus...

and meeting my princesses on friday to orchard....

followed by xmas potluck at clement and jo place....

ending with Damian's birthday on SUNDAY!

is a good time to get Fat....omg.. ouch !

till then

doodle doodle di daaaaaa

2007-12-13T14:41:00.000+08:00

i have tons of thoughts at time

sometimes it just whiz thru the mind

well..

xmas is coming. the busiest mth of the year

im on LEAVE till 24th...and.. thats a good thing.

preparing LFCC, preparing to go KL for a few days, gatherings. etc

everyday there sure to be something to do, not forgetting quabbles with damian.

just attended my 3rd wedding for the month. there goes the money...

tons of things are happening around too.

had to train one of my colleague in Japan market as im changing to do Aussie market...

1 mth ago i get to brief some colleagues from Setclear, thats a not bad experience...

setclear..they have such a wonderful office at Suntec Tower 2 !

From goodies to games room to magazine corner to good view! omg...well.. they have yet to GO LIVE..haha

alrites... need to run....

guess where i am..

SIM LIBRARY.. wondering why i am there.. go fig...

haha...

Crossroads of Decisions

2007-12-02T23:33:00.000+08:00

there are crossroads of decisions

and then you felt clueless

yet you want them to be christ-focused

because they need to be selfless

decisions in today's era need to be planned

planned with prayers

knowing that they are not on impulse for self-interest

a human flaw

ironically life is short

certain areas in life need not be pondered too much

everyday i make critical and non-critical decisions

i pray i can be more prayerful to make better decisions

christ-focused decisions and not perfect decisions

because with perfect decisions and a perfect world

what is there to live more for.

now im on a crossroad of decisions.

God you know my deepest thoughts.

Free me by making more like you.

Mag is @ Work on a Public Holiday (",)

2007-11-08T22:30:00.000+08:00

mag is at work on a public holiday!
*grrrr* *bites*
the consolation is only that i get shift allowance instead of spending allowance.
& i get another day of leave!
the worst it can get is im on night shift
the whole team left @ 4.30pm can!
get to seat down with them to have a coffee break @ starbucks for awhile. :))
i just finish 400ml of water from my nalgene bottle. *slurps*

tomorrow is friday ..wee...& im meeting kellyyyyy dear...

i miss alot of dearies..

back to doing japan daily trades next week...*hiccc..up*

is alreadee mid-week

2007-10-18T00:17:00.000+08:00

time really passes fast.

damian and myself together with another bro went to chijmes on sun

jazzzzzzzz ..

monday wasnt a very good day to start the week.

i worked the longest days for my life 2 days in a row

8am - 1.30am .. omg... ben and myself are so tired.

clearing "shits" for other dept

just because of 1 stupid broker in jap who book the trades into the wrg a/c

every morning i just can't open my email box first.

i had to go make my tea and fill my nalgene bottle with water first

clearing hundreds of emails, replying client's email, making amendments..callings..

can be very time consuming..and i have to rush for japan cut off time at 10am.

less than 2 hrs for all of that. before i can even start with my daily work

sometimes is just madness but a challenge.

i hadnt had a good lunch out for the week.

hadnt had time to clear my home email as well.

hadnt had enough sleep.

im waiting for the day i play mahjong. *blinks*

i miss the sgx bull run on friday..i want to go for the standard chartered run..

i wanna run. i miss running... i need to get a pair of shoes and shorts..and put aside time...

hard. i have been snacking and feeding myself with nonsense..

oops

i need a day in town

2007-09-30T00:18:00.000+08:00

i need a day in town
because i feel so auntie nw...

and i have a few things in my mind that i feel like buying....
heh..heh...

and some things in mind i yet to do....

i rested today...

and... tml is a day @ st mary's of the angel :))

work was so fast pace. every week is so fast. tts sound good too because pay comes faster than u thought. haaa.
occasionally theres times u need to endure. u know what i mean.

damian's getting Molely website up...nice....

i saw this Abercrombie Shirt for ladies selling at ard 89USD.. yummies*
but 89 lor.. convert liao .. 100 plus lor...

hmms...

hum di ddi dum....

eye tired lah...

- da week -

2007-09-20T00:55:00.000+08:00

Monday was a NO WORK day.
i went to the hospital to visit Mart's dad
the whole army of prayer warriors went.

I just ended my training yesterday and today
some session was just too boring.
Lunch today was pathetic compared to yesterday
They catered Sakae Sushi yesterday
Today, canadian pizza ?
Went downstairs to with Merlyn and Desmond where they finish off their lunch in a Korean Cafe. laughs
I almost slept the session thereafter about Operational risk.

and...

the week is about to end

its been long since i had lunch with BEN !
tml am going for lunch with ben, desmond and merlyn hopefully :)

Begining to get use to work. Everyday is a challenge.

Till then

Wisdom for the Week - Trial of Pressure

2007-09-15T23:53:00.000+08:00

There will be times when God allow trial, complaints and mabbe false accusation to come to your life.

At that moment, God will take His lamp and put it to your spirit.
You may be stronger and have more power and influence than your ouaccuser.
You may be able to crush him.
But God knows that who you are under pressure is who you are.
God wants to know if you got the right spirit to face the adversity.
God wants to know if you are able to
" bless those who curse you and pray for those who spitefully use you" (Luke 6:28)

It is in the times of pressure, times of crisis, that your real spirit will comes.
I love to walk with men who possess a good spirit.
U may not be perfect, you may mess things up.
U may do things wrong.

But God always goes beneath the surface to illuminate our spirits saying,
in effect, "i want to see how much light u're putting off by your spirit"

No matter what happens to you in life, no matter who hurt u
no matter who cuts u off in traffic or undermines you at work,
no matter what happens in your marriage or in your home

you need to have God's spirit, not a bitter, unforgiving and angry spirit.

Amen.

The Past & The Present .. and more NEWS.

2007-09-12T23:32:00.000+08:00

Past

all i could say is we persevered the last leg towards the finishing point.
with tons of hiccups and mind blowing instances during exam periods mths before.

remember the begining of days when we are so enthu to get good results
and also remember the days when we just wish to get a mere pass in any subject because we just couldnt take it no more. (or maybe is just me)

i still remember the days during my 1st year where i have 4 consecutive days of exam back to back. i seriously do not know how i survived then.
2nd year was a slacked year and i failed my Corporate Finance but am glad i failed.
3rd year was a gd time, i attended the same lecture and studied with some of my secondary school friends.

i do not know abt u but i couldnt even be bothered if i am getting an honours. just wish i clear all the exams, but is gd i ended with an honours. just glad. is a great relieve.

Present

i shan't talk about my work. overall i think im lucky to get into credit leyonis.

NEWS in brief

Today news shocked me abit.

... Japan's Abe steps down as prime minister ...
resigned after just more than 1 yr in power. thats really fast. he made a mess ? hmm.

... Taiwan air force shows strength amid fresh tension with China ...
Taiwan showed off two US-made F-16 fighter jets Wednesday in a show of its intent to defend itself from any attack by China

and.... okay...time to ciao ! :D

2 more days to weekend !

" The more important the decision, the more necessary it is to get away from all distractions, including (or especially!) the distractions of our own will and desires. This is only possible when we slow down and pray long enough to ascend above our worldly and self-centered thinking. "

Ciaos.

2007-09-08T00:55:00.000+08:00

mag is 24 years old

almost a quarter of her life (she hopes)
tt is if she lived till 100 years old
gee*

work was quite okay with ben taking leave for the whole week till today!
left work later than expected because trades have to be more today on a Fri la!
my boss seems HAPPY todae...

i eat & eat & eat today
1) BIG boss treated us to crystal jade because SS is leaving and it cost..close to 400 bucks. gosh
we just ordered and ordered.the food come non-stop and we need to cancel order.
for once i see such a Very LONG BILL.

2) Durian Puffs frm SS

3) Some more cakes..AGaIn..

4) Hot Drink by Killineys frm all Specialist in my Dept

quite a causal and fun atmosphere for a friday that i almost don't feel like working
and today trades have to be the most for the week, and all those activities in btw make me stay longer at work. i had to dedicate one of my job to my boss because i am suppose to meet LS and Damian iS waiting for me in Orchard !

JIM gave away the surprise from Living Stones when he forward me MAR sms
well but i got a gd time with them.
ate BOTAK JONES at Braddell. Spicy Italian Hotdog ! :D
Miguel gave me a Book. *gee*
Is just so heart warming to see people taking the effort to come to surprise u and all.
though LS is doin that almost every year. LOVE THEM !
I WAN TO EAT CRABSSSSSSSSSS !!!!
shant rant.

i got a post that the organiser is goin to cancel the Hollister Spree
argh. tt means i can't get my TEE. is going to be refunded :(

putting in place my life. making wise decision for her life is essential.

wish me happy 24th birthday. another year older. so much more things to look forward to in life.

ciaos.

is a happy thursday

2007-08-31T00:48:00.000+08:00

apparently. today seem like a friday !

today fail trades for japan is awesomely little.

i left work at 5pm with ben !

i met my boy.

and we walked and walked and walked.

im super tired. we walk from Dhoby Ghuat to Somerset to Orchard and Back.

on my heels.

yay tml is FRIDAY. i can wear my flats and tee and maybe shorts. muahahaha..

o mag mag mag is looking window online shopping again

she bought a hollister tee yesterday ...

im looking for a nice jacket...to wear at work...

i saw one damn nice lah everyday when i go to work at ralph lauren..

$350 la.. actually is quite alrite if im working for quite sometime..nt now man ! =(

o ya im suppose to churn out my birthday list hor ?

weeeeeee.....

and i want to pass my exams leh.. pls...

mag pouts*

: . m e . :

2007-08-29T00:26:00.000+08:00

abit abt everything.

i hadnt had much time about everything.

that includes time with damian, my ministry, friends and family.

adjustments needed and its a matter of time i guess.

work is stressful. im just so glad theres ben around.

because he is just my saviour at work.

boss warned in my team not to help me. argh.

is so fast paced everyday. i prayed for a better tomorrow.

sometimes i just wish my boss(es) are christ-like. lol.

my BIG boss treated us to doughnuts factory doughnuts today...

not sure who he paid to queue for him. haa..

at least i get to go for lunch time mass every tues :P)

im still churning out whats going on in my life besides work..

because seriously i need a balance especially God's work.

AND IM just so glad i went to saccre youth service team meeting today.

and got a rough guide on where i can serve more.

and i have yet to talk to stella about LFC COMM which i was initially interested..

and i have yet to attend the meeting with teaching ministry with the boss gerald.

im pretty sure God is overlooking every single thought in my mind...

i need to koonz now.

but before that. please also pray for my exams results this week.

lotsa loves
mag

why - nicole nordeman

2007-08-22T01:05:00.001+08:00

We rode into town the other day, just me and my Daddy. He said I’d finally reached that age,
and I could ride next to him on a horse that of course was not quite as wide
We heard a crowd of people shouting and so we stopped to find out why There was that man that my dad said he loved,
but today there was fear in his eyes

So I said Daddy why are they screaming? Why are the faces of some of them beaming?
Why is he dressed in that bright purple robe? I bet that crown hurts him more than he shows Daddy please can’t you do something?
He looks as if he’s going to cry
You said he is stronger than all of those guys-Daddy please tell me why, why does everyone want him to die?

Later that day the sky grew cloudy and daddy said I should go inside
Somehow he knew things would get stormy, boy was he right
But I could not keep from wondering if there was something that he had to hide
So after he left I had to find out, I was not afraid of getting lost
So I followed the crowds to a hill where I knew men had been killed
And I heard a voice come from a cross:

And it said : Father why are they screaming.Why are the faces of some of them beaming?Why are they casting their lots for my clothes??
I bet that crown hurts him more than he showsFather please can’t you do something? I know that you must hear my cry
I thought I could handle a cross of this size, Father remind me why, why does everyone want me to die.When will I understand why?

My precious Son, I hear them screaming.
I’m watching the face of the enemy beaming but soon I will clothe you in robes of my own.
Jesus this hurts me more than you know But this dark hour I must do nothing.
I’ve heard your unbearable cry—the power in your blood destroys all the lies, soon you’ll see past their unmerciful eyes.
Look there below see the child trembling by her father’s side. Now I can tell you why, she is why you must die.

Their opinions hold us back from being fully who we are as children of God

2007-08-19T01:25:00.000+08:00

Most of us have felt diminished by the low self esteem that others push upon us as they, in their own low self esteem, try to raise themselves above us. We try to cope with this —because we believe their assessment of us — by trying to make ourselves feel important. We focus on keeping a good image, building a good reputation, and achieving high status.

The opinions of others matter way too much. Their Most of us have felt diminished by the low self esteem that others push upon us as they, in their own low self esteem, try to raise themselves above us. We try to cope with this —because we believe their assessment of us — by trying to make ourselves feel important. We focus on keeping a good image, building a good reputation, and achieving high status.

The opinions of others matter way too much. Their opinions hold us back from being fully who we are as children of God..

Little Girl and Psalm 23 - Bluefish TV

2007-08-18T10:23:00.000+08:00

work today is friday

2007-08-11T00:23:00.001+08:00

fridae !

today is friday.

lets minimise what i have to say about WORK
because fresh grad's blog are all flooded with work and interviews
OMG. u shld know what i mean.
but im not complaining now..
i got a very good buddy...
he teaches me very patiently and have been taking me out for lunches...
we are on this system called the buddy system
but i really need to get use to everything !
and i felt hungry almost every minute.
i duno what happen !
i think im going to put on weight !
my dept pantry have all kind of chocolates
m&ms. cadbury, time out, nut crackers, biscuits, twistee, cheezes..
omg...snacking is my habit there.
my office overlooks the sea.
i get to see stagnant ships everyday.
"why do ships hang ard in the middle of the sea?"

met up with anwar and calvin again..
had a good chill out at this hk cafe at bugis...
calvin is going england for training for a mth...
i ask him to buy me harrods bag. haaaa...

okay..

my eyes is/are tired.

work today

2007-08-07T23:35:00.000+08:00

work is getting hectic.

im on a steep learning curve now.

i have to reach office at 8am tomorrow
this means i have to wake up at 6am

and i don't even know if i have to come in office on national day

ouch

sleep liao lah

My Work and the Income I Earn from it Define My Self-Worth

2007-08-05T08:43:00.000+08:00

As Christians, we must remember that it is not our work that defines us, but the attitude with which we do our work that pleases God the most.

Sometimes the work we do earns a significant income. Unfortunately, some Chistians have guilt issues related to this. But, there’s never any reason to feel guilty as long as you have earned the money honestly and ethically. Proverbs 14:23 (NKJV) says, "In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty."

In his book The Treasure Principle, Randy Alcorn says: "God does not raise our income so that we can increase our standard of living, but rather our standard of giving."

One of the great remedies to having a large income is giving the money away. The more you give, the less you have to manage.

In fact, this attitude of stewardship is one of the great ways for a believer to distinguish his world view from the secular worldview.

In the end, we must remember that while God may choose to bless us financially through our occupation, we are defined neither by our work nor by the income we earn from it.

What defines us in God’s eyes is the manner in which our work is done in honor of Him.

WORK.

2007-08-05T00:53:00.000+08:00

going to start work in SUNTEC TOWER 4 on 6th Aug

ANYONE can meet me for meals ard there during lunch if u work there.

omg . pray for my job. AMEN.

i almost tripped when i got the offer

2007-08-02T22:45:00.000+08:00

First day in DB.
i like my Boss. She is patient and nice
Din know shes the VP.
Btw.. i love what she taught me today
because basically it sounds very corporate finance
i know the terms , it jus sounds shoik.
i was just meddling around with the systems
interesting, in fact im keen to learn more.
i was reading and completing the book im reading
and i did completed it. because they were too busy to invest their time on me !

but is okay..

the best thing today is i recieved a call from CLSA
i almost tripped when they told me the offer
i have to call them back to confirm the amount.
i was just in a whirl.

i talk to several people about it because i got to make a fast decision
and everyone ask me to take it up! okay is quite stupid also to ask.
because CLSA is offering me so much higher and is a perm position.

now the tricky thing is to talk to my DB BOSS about it
i still have to serve 1 mth contract there.
but i think is really smooth sailing.
because CLSA is looking to start in 10 Sep.

Must be in God's Wonderful Plan.

Needless to say
im actually quite worried to live up to their expectations.
i need more prayers now.
time to sleep

the road to being employed ...

2007-07-31T13:09:00.000+08:00

ho ho ho...

let see..im on my job search like for almost 2 months
interviews interviews interviews.. till im almost numb.
seriously i went for almost close to 11-12 interviews
but certainly is an experience.
i gained more of what employers want from their employee
and also clearer of what i want to do and stuff
it will sometimes come to a point of desperation
where u just feel like taking up any job
there will come a time when u just waiting for your handphone to ring
sometimes is just trusting that the right job will come along.
to believe that is all under the hands of God.

yesterday was a whole day of interviews
Standard chartered , Abn amro and Deutsche Bank
i can't believe i had the longest interview in my life with Abn Amro.
but i got some free training with them in regards to anti-money laudering.
was almost late for Deutsche Bank.
ironically my interview with Deutsche Bank is a breeze
i wasnt in the room like more than 10 mins trust me
and i got the job like 15 mins after i am out of the interview?
i think is just God sent
everything is just perfect from the salary to the job scope to the people
just that it is contract for 6mths.
a risk to take.

was really into dilemma
because i got a final interview with CLSA as operation analyst tml
i been through 3 interviews with them !
i was thinking hard
i asked almost alot of people that i knew

and guess what. everyone asked me to take up the job in DB.
SO THIS IS IT?
my road of being employed.

i miss melbourne
im gonna TRAVEL REAL soon
my dad asked me if i wanna go CHINA to shop...
i want to but i am cashless now !
and i dun wanna take his money again !
i want damian to come with meeeeeeeeeeeeee ! *shouts*
that guy have ard 9 tanks at home now
7 bettas and 2 turtles ?
Mini Underwater World

Deutsche Bank here i come !
it better be good.
laughs.

The past month or so...

2007-07-25T01:58:00.000+08:00

im back blogging again !

Its been a mth or so of great weeks of holidays and break.
Really did have a fruitful trip to Aussie..
have been talking to a lot of people in australia
and exposing myself to the culture there in Melbourne as well as in Sydney.

I ate a lot of good food trust me and had a lot of wine especially in Melbourne.
Its really a good and fantastic place to shop and is just crazy lah.
Went up to Falls Creek before getting to Sydney in our cars. And is like 10 hrs drive

Hillsong Conference in Sydney was just as fun and so fruitful
that its just taken a great step forward in my spiritual life and aspiration.
I had good company, good rallies and sessions, great fun and meeting Del there is like the most shocking thing lah.
But praise God. Yeah and I met Darrell there too.
Been trying to get to him in melb but I just couldn’t.
Chat so much more with Syl on the last day in Sydney when we were just touring round sydney and awed by the view from the tower till sunset and then darling harbour at night.

Its just so great, perfect and fruitful trip except im broke but is a whole point altogether.

well and right now, i have been going more and more interviews and trying to settle in the right first job.
declined an offer, at least i get 1, thats consolation.
but seriously sometimes its just nerve - wrecking but i think is still crucial to find the right job.
o well. im just currently unemployed, hopefully a good one will come along =)

the most insane thing i did today is to queue up for donuts in singapore.
because i dun even need to que for krispy kreme in aussie lor !
well is an order from the head of the house. is just too hard to say no.
is just learning to be obedient . haa !
but is not as bad as i heard . i took 45 mins. my bro took 2 1/2 hrs to que for me .
lols.

i had coffee with anwar and kelvin today.
its really nice having chats with them !
im having coffee with the sisters next week.
thats what the least jobless people afford to do.

i think days ahead will be great because God will make them great.
:)

hillsongs - at the cross

2007-07-19T11:12:00.001+08:00

Oh Lord You’ve searched me,
You know my way;
Even when I fail You,
I know You love me.
Your holy presence
Surrounding me
In every season,
I know You love me;
I know You love me.

Chorus:
At the cross I bow my knee,
Where Your blood was shed for me,
There’s no greater love than this.
You have overcome the grave,
Your glory fills the highest place,
What can separate me now?

Verse 2:
You go before me,
You shield my way,
Your hand upholds me;
I know You love me.
And when the earth fades,
Falls from my eyes,
And You stand before me,
I know You love me;
I know You love me.

Bridge:
You tore the veil, You made a way
When You said that it is done.

i love them too.. .gee...

2007-07-19T09:21:00.000+08:00

do u ?

(= verse for thought =)

2007-07-18T21:28:00.000+08:00

'Don't worry about anything,
but in all your prayers ask God for what you need
,always asking him with a thankful heart.

And God's peace,which is far beyond human understanding,
will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus'.

Phil 4 : 6-7

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars video

2007-07-16T11:09:00.001+08:00

nice song

Hosanna-Brooke Fraser-omg.. OMG i love her to bits

2007-07-12T13:10:00.001+08:00

hosanna in the highest !

In a Nutshell. ..4am in .Sydney...

2007-06-30T02:15:00.000+08:00

Just finished my roadtrip from Mt Beauty to Sydney
10 hrs drive up. its rather tiring

in a nutshell..

is snowing up at Falls Creek
too windy up there. so those skiing and boarding cant take the lift
had tons of fun there
i survived there with the pair of shoes flo gave me
the red nike shoes.
im quite insisted on not renting the gears.
haa..

melbourne is great fun
im thinking of even find my way to work there at least once in my lifetime
i love everything there basically.
i had wine almost everyday
thats why im quite broke now in sydney.

booked my accomodation on the 1st
therefore i need to find somewhere to bunk
and there i am in ben's studio apartment right smack in the city
how blessed.
is just a few streets away from pitt street where i booked my accomodation
and im kinda cold now
because there no HEATER.
and is WINTER.
lips pretty dry.
thank God i got unlimited access to internet here
i guess i am going to stay indoor most of the time tml
going to help him clean up his place tml i guess.
and find walk around the city maybe.

8 more days back in sg
:)

@ singapore changi airport

2007-06-22T20:24:00.000+08:00

30 mins before my flight.
going to my gate. Gate E4
do pray for safe travels

going to reach melbourne
at 2am singapore time
meeting nancy and syl there.

more updates....
:o)

To all Graduants

2007-06-18T10:59:00.000+08:00

babes and dudes out there
just graduated like me ?

enjoying your holidays?
sending resumes after resumes ?
probably so.

the waiting can be dreadful
even waiting for just a 1st time interview
depressing?
definitely
but well everyone is graduating
tons of people are sending resumes out
how many jobs are then for FRESH GRADs?
not many.
all in the same boat.

broke aint you.
like me i am.

maybe thats when we pratice patience.
and knowing that God have it all planned out.

i sent some resumes here and there
got false hopes from agencies
when they called the first time.
and still waiting...for AN interview

actually going for my first one tomorrow
pray for me.hees..

:O)

random blogthings on a saturday afternoon

2007-06-09T17:37:00.000+08:00

You Are An Understanding Girlfriend!

You care about your guy, so much that you tend to put him firstAnd while this makes your relationship smooth, sometimes you let big things slideStill be your understanding self, but if something really bothers you - let your guy knowHe'll still want you, even if you occasionally disagree

What'>http://ynr.blogthings.com/whatkindofgirlfriendareyouquiz/">What Kind of Girlfriend Are You?

Guys Like That You're Sensitive

And not in that "cry at a drop of a hat" sort of wayYou just get most guys - even if you're not trying toGuys find it is easy to confide in you and tell you their secretsNo wonder you tend to get close quickly in relationships!

What'>http://www.blogthings.com/whatdoguyslikeaboutyouquiz/">What Do Guys Like About You?

Meeting His Grace Today @ His house

2007-06-06T01:03:00.000+08:00

a humble experience i would say
as i brought along a listening heart
very eager to what He have to say
about our generation.

iwan rang the bell 4 times - the call for the archbishop to open the door for us
then he rang a small bell to call us in
cute. at least to me.

we were invited down the corridor way to the pantry
thats opposite His office.
introduced everyone of us. 5 of us.
were invited to the pantry. its quite a big space with a table inside
we help ourselves to the drinks in the pantry before sitting down for a casual talk
His grace treated us to chocolates. weeee !

had a prayer lead by iwan before we started our casual talk.
it was quite a warm talk with 5 of us seated at the round table
Talk alot about what is happening with our catholic youths.
what we are suppose to do. what saccre youth ideas and views.
new sights and views were given. i was reminded in some ways.
I spidersense His passion for the young people and how much
he stress our generation is important.
I think he felt our zest too ! lol !

Some of what His grace spoke
" Everyone of us are segments of the Church...we are the present and the future..we are the possibility to reach out to the younger generation. "

" Theres a difference to be entertained and Be Transformed"
theres a difference of enjoying a meal and sharing the meal with others

" we can gather all the youth but we must nt forget our objective"

" the holy spirit is very important, we have to surrender ourselves to the spirit, invite the spirit to talk to us and to teach us. "
The Apostles know Christ for 3 years. What happen at cruxification? They were only transformed after Pentecost when they were given the holy spirit.

What He emphasized more is

* fellowship in a community is very important*
* we can have big ideas. is good. whatever it is . START WITH YOURSELF*

i totally agree with this.
we have to start from ourselves for the present and the future.
we need to form ourselves before we form others.
We must never centre upon ourselves in everything that we do.
We cant use our gifts because we want to show others we can achieve something.
But really for others, because the gifts were given to us
yes we need to form ourselves.
formation is therefore an important element
to form good leaders for the present generation and generation to come.
Indeed much is to be done. But we have to concentrate on what we have to do.

It is indeed heartwarming to see so many ideas coming up.events drawn up. dreams drawn up. dreams fulfilled. Initiatives thought up by the various ministries and brother Iwan.
I pray certainly for dreams to be fulfilled, ministries to work together and pray together as One body and for myself to be a greater instrument for His greater glory.

yes. start with thyself.

His grace agreed to celebrate mass for this event Leaders for Christ coming up in December.
yay!

this casual warm talk in His house.. ended with a prayer initiated by His grace.
took a photo with Him in the pantry.haa..
He gave us a book on vocation to end of.
interesting.

an experience with His grace by the table with only 5 people around is treasured.
we were asked to pray for His Grace's health and strength for him to do His Will.

.10 Things To Do For The Aftermaths.

2007-06-03T21:49:00.000+08:00

i think im going to...

1. cut my hair shorter again
2. go shoppp
3. watch ocean13/ transformer / etc
4. Mahjong sessions with whoever.
5. plan my session with miguel for 2007 LISS facils
6. make an appointment with hollywood secrets
7. pack and clean up my room
8. catch up with all dearies that i have
9. i wan to go to the zoo, sentosa, DHL balloon, play netball, wakeboard, kayak
10. sleep more, pray more.

cheers.

.a story to tell.

THE ANT AND THE CONTACT LENS

A true story by Josh and Karen Zarandona.

Brenda was a young woman who was invited to go rock climbing.

Although she was scared to death, she went with her group to a tremendous granite cliff.

In spite of her fear, she put on the gear, took hold of the rope, and started up the face of that rock. Well, she got to a ledge where she could take a breather.

As she was hanging on there, the safety rope snapped against Brenda's eye and knocked out her contact lens.

Well, here she is on a rock ledge, with hundreds of feet below her and hundreds of feet above her. Of course, she looked and looked and looked, hoping it had landed on the ledge, but it just wasn't there.Here she was, far from home, her sight now blurry. She was desperate and began to get upset, so she prayed to the Lord to help her to find it. When she got to the top, a friend examined her eye and her clothing for the lens, but there was no contact lens to be found. She sat down, despondent, with the rest of the party, waiting for the rest of them to make it up the face of the cliff.

She looked out across range after range of mountains, thinking of that Bible verse that says, "The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth." She thought, "Lord, You can see all these mountains. You know every stone and leaf, and You know exactly where my contact lens is. Please help me."

Finally, they walked down the trail to the bottom. At the bottom there was a new party of climbers just starting up the face of the cliff. One of them shouted out, "Hey, you guys! Anybody lose a contact lens?" Well, that would be startling enough, but you know why the climber saw it? An ant was moving slowly across the face of the rock, carrying it.

Brenda told me that her father is a cartoonist. When she told him the incredible story of the ant, the prayer, and the contact lens, he drew a picture of an ant lugging that contact lens with the words, "Lord, I don't know why You want me to carry this thing. I can't eat it, and it's awfully heavy. But if this is what You want me to do, I'll carry it for You."

At the risk of being accused of being fatalistic, I think it would probably do some of us good to occasionally say, "God, I don't know why you me to carry this load. I can see no good in it and it's awfully heavy. But, if you want me to carry it, I will."

God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

the feeling is like...

2007-05-30T19:46:00.000+08:00

the feeling is like u went to do smthing u not suppose to do and u regret the very minute.

the feeling is like theres no turning back because theres no turning back

the feeling is like u wanna shout out loud

the feeling is like "arghhhhhhh"

is over

over

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thats all.

God has a plan

abstracts that's worth reflecting about...

2007-05-23T14:31:00.000+08:00

.He who gives us the peace that the world cannot give.

Self-Sufficiency

can feel like independence, and independence can easily lead to separation from community. This happens when we pridefully try to take care of all of our needs by ourselves and,

when we cannot, we reject the help that God wants to give us through others.

The Church is a community, and this means that our own needs are

AS important as everyone else's.

Living the Gospel means giving AND receiving so that we have more to give.

St. Paul took care of his own needs to the extent that he could, not to be self-sufficient in an isolated sort of way, but to be generous toward others

If you have needs that are not being met, the misery you feel is a warning flag.

Either you're not availing yourself of what God wants to give you through others,

or others are saying no to being used by God.

As St. Paul demonstrated, by receiving what we need and sharing what we have,

we transform the world: We raise the standards of business ethics, family life, politics and everything else in society.

Through us, the Spirit of Truth makes an impact.

Finishing the Work Despite Hardships

Recognize the worth of what you're doing; notice how it glorifies God,

how it makes a difference for his kingdom.

Realize the value of your hardships: how they're increasing your holiness, your compassion, and your ability to help others

Don't focus on the hardships; keep your eyes on the goal -- the finish line -- and on the Lord for whom you're doing this.

If we quit, we forfeit our souls to the world, where we are not safe at all.

Only in God are we truly safe. He heals our wounds, kisses our nail wounds and raises us above the trials into his warm and gentle lap, where we are always safely loved.

The Gift of Understanding

Understanding, as a gift of the Holy Spirit, helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion BY faith we know them, but by Understanding we learn to appreciate and relish them.

It enables us to penetrate the inner meaning of revealed truths and through them to be quickened to newness of life.

Our faith ceases to be sterile and inactive, but inspires a mode of life that bears eloquent testimony to the faith that is in us;

we begin to "walk worthy of God in all things pleasing, and increasing in the knowledge of God."

Prayer
Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds,

that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation;

and may merit at last to see the eternal light in Thy Light;

and in the light of glory to have a clear vision of Thee

and the Father and the Son.

Amen.

novena to the holy spirit

2007-05-18T13:38:00.000+08:00

praying in a special way for the outpouring of the spirit upon young people of the Church.

Novena to the Holy Spirit ?

The novena in honor of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost.

It is still the only novena officially prescribed by the Church.

Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for the light and strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian.

The Holy Spirit
Only one thing is important -- eternal salvation.

Only one thing, therefore, is to be feared--sin·

Sin is the result of ignorance, weakness, and indifference

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Light, of Strength, and of Love.

With His sevenfold gifts He enlightens the mind, strengthens the will, and inflames the heart with love of God.

To ensure our salvation we ought to invoke the Divine Spirit daily,

for "The Spirit helpeth our infirmity.

We know not what we should pray for as we ought. But the Spirit Himself asketh for us."

Prayer
Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Spirit, and hast given us forgiveness all sins, vouchsafe to send forth from heaven upon us your sevenfold Spirit, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and fortitude, the Spirit of Knowledge and Piety, and fill us with the Spirit of Holy Fear. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES.

Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/pentecost/seven.htm

Address of the Holy Father to the Youths.

"I pray that in this moment of grace and profound communion in Christ, the Holy Spirit will awaken in the hearts of many young people an impassioned love, prompting them to follow and imitate Jesus Christ, chaste, poor and obedient, totally devoted to the glory of the Father and to love for their brothers and sisters."

"My dear young people," he concluded

"Christ is calling you to be saints. He himself is inviting you and wants to walk with you, in order to enliven with his Spirit the steps that Brazil is taking at the beginning of this third millennium of the Christian era."

Angels are among us...

2007-05-14T02:01:00.000+08:00

A warm heartfelt article to read so early in the morning at 2am.

an article that reminds me that God do send angels.

angels in human form at times.

God's heavenly messengers

“Angels are with us always,” said Anderson
a devout Catholic and member of St. Edna Parish in Arlington Heights, Ill.

“We all have one, but if we’re not welcoming our angel, there might be a reason why we’re not getting a lot of help. It could just be that we’ve forgotten him.”

“Angels don’t make a big deal out of their coming,” said Anderson.

“They come in, they do what they’re supposed to do and they leave, in the sense that we don’t see them anymore.”

“A lot of times that veil between heaven and earth is very thin,” she added, “and angels can step through it and minister to us.”

http://www.catholic.org/diocese/diocese_story.php?id=24064&page=1

nites dearies
ciao

A-Dog-tion Day : Bring home a forever friend! | Timbre Music Bistro Bar

2007-05-10T01:59:00.000+08:00

ASD 2nd Adoption Drive of 2007 ! Be the first to adopt one of these cute and furry friends ! 10 puppies/dogs of all sizes, colors, breeds and ages will be there

Date : 13 (Sun) May 07
Time : 11am to 6pmVenue : Pets & U,
28 Clementi Rd
(Near NUS)Tel : 67776679

http://www.asdsingapore.com/

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Timbre Music Bistro and Bar - "The Music Oasis within the City"

this place looks like a good chill out place. heard the pizzza is good. the music is g00d !
local bands......on the roll ! miss all that music... hmms..

http://www.timbre.com.sg

directly opposite the Singapore Management University (SMU) city campus !

i need a break !

Have a Nice Day....

2007-05-09T17:10:00.000+08:00

Phantom of the Opera is Fantabulous. Rain Smells Good Today. Im waiting for all my overseas packages, none arrived =( . left with 12 more days to ISORG paper. *Gasp*... Btw.....

can't believe im still having chill outs... haaaaa

2007-05-08T01:39:00.000+08:00

~~sunday - jasmine's bdae~~

~~monday nite - spiderman 3~~
living stones fill up ard 20+ seats...of the cinema in cathy..weeeeee

tuesday - phantom of the operaaaaaa

the first 2 roxs ! ....the third is going to rox too !

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theres so much conversation through email about our aussie trip

those people that im going up to melbourne with..

oh my gawd. i think they just rox too...

theres going to be 8 of us...

emily did the itinery out..in excel file and transferring to adobe Indesign into a tri-fold brochure

can u imagine it. okie i saw the pending excel file...and im pretty impressed.

it includes details like

" Mag & Syl arriving at 6am.Check in Hotel and rest"
" Mag & Syl relax and maybe sleep for an hour. "

ok i thought this is really cool of her to think of our rest times as well.

but i think i will not sleep man. the plane will give my butts enough rest !

clubbing to celebrate Sin bdae...Crown Casinooooooo.......*shopping! blinks*

can't wait for the brochure to be out.

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the above are the Aftermaths....excluding the phantom of the opera tml !!
meeting lydia for dinner.....

13 more days to my 1st paper.....

ain't got enough time....

love everyone loads.

pray for me...

... When God Ran...

2007-05-06T15:11:00.000+08:00

http://www.esnips.com/doc/61f98445-3c96-4b67-ae8d-09e251a9c7cc/Phillips,-Craig,-and-Dean---When-God-Ran

The link to the song =)

When God Ran

Almighty God, the great I am

Immovable rock, omnipotent, powerful, awesome Lord

Victorious warrior, commanding King of Kings Mighty conqueror,

and the only time

the only time I ever saw Him run

CHORUS:

Was when He ran to me, He took me in His arms

Held my head to His chest, said "My son’s come home again"

Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes

With forgiveness in His voice He said,"Son do you know I still love you?"

He caught me by surprise

when God ran

The day I left home I knew I’d broken His heart

And I wondered then if things could ever be the same

Then one night I remembered His love for me

And down that dusty road ahead I could see

It was the only time – it was the only time I ever saw Him run
And then He ran to me,

He took me in His arms Held my head to His chest, said "My son’s come home again"

Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes With forgiveness in His voice

He said,"Son do you know I still love you?"

He caught me by surprise as

He brought me to my knees

When God ran – I saw Him run to me

BRIDGE:

I was so ashamed, all alone and so far away

But now I know He’s been waiting for this day
I saw Him run to me,

He took me in His arms Held my head to His chest, said "My son’s come home again"

Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes

With forgiveness in His voice I felt His love for me again

He ran to me,

He took me in His arms Held my head to His chest, said "My son’s come home again"

Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes

With forgiveness in His voice He said, "Son", He called me Son

He said, "Son do you know I still love you?"

He ran to me and then I ran to Him

When God ran
~Philips, Craig & Dean

CCcombo treatssssssssS.............for U and ME

2007-05-03T02:07:00.000+08:00

love the sardine curry puff in school

ate 4 of them today. can't imagine? neither can i

but is okie. who caares? i love itssssss...

unhealthy indulgence..

i need to get my cereals back on track

use to eat this grandola brand cereal

which can only be bought in premium supermarkets

use to buy it in isetan supermarket.

is the most expensive amg the whole loads

more expensive than POST. but through my scrutiny

is the healthiest among all !

yes i can be very health concious (subjective to my mood)

however i still indulge. can't resist some yummie stuffs

when it comes to chocolate.. take BITTER dark chocolate !

they are potent antixoidents. they lower blood pressure !

rejoicce for chocolate lovers !

3 cents worth of healthy tips > my combo treats for you !

Mines is due next weekend...

SUNDAY - JAS BDAE PARTY !

MONDAY - SPIDERMAN 3 !

TUES- PHANTOM OF THE OPERA !

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee............................................

aww. im trying way too hard... =Þ

2007-05-01T18:33:00.000+08:00

rant-a-tat-tat

2007-04-28T20:58:00.000+08:00

the air seem stagnant.

the weather looks weird.

a moment u feel baked in the sun

the next u feel chilled under the roof

the week looks NORMAL.

with a few good deals.

younger bro got accepted in SMU double degree and NTU.

waiting for his other scholarship application.

youngest bro just finish his O level English

elder bro just got his pay

jerry just came back from madagascar

my accountability partner flew to vietnam

damian going to start his exam on the 2nd of May

mum and dad seems distant at times.

guess they are pretty much alrite.

mum is so busy with what shes doing.

dad always look worried and stressed.

i do not know how to help but i just pray.

everyone's trying to fulfill "THEIR OWN" ~~life~~ vocation

i raved about everyone except myself.

my notes look cold and scary at times.

sometimes it looks warm and friendly.

the fact that it seems like a normal week

it just shldnt be. is 3 weeks to my 1st paper.

but i slept quite alot these days.

and i have not start on my ISORG and MSM

and. . . theres still much to do

starting my own Aussie Piggy Fund every week
( thats some money every week to the fund, u are utmost welcomed to chip in)
this means being more prudent in my spending

beloved jasmine's birthday party on the 6th May
shes stay just across some street away from me
heh...

spiderman 3 on 7th May

still need to check my ibanking account.
( too much transactionsss... to account for)

all seems hazy sometimes.
most of all i learn to appreciate sleep.
it can't be compensated.
is a gift.

but lets now not forget to pray
pray for all the people world that cannot get to sleep for one reason or another
pray for me.

is a good day after all.
mass at SMOTA is good.
and i just bought a basic from www.gap.com

rant-a-tat-tat

tataz..

musing of the saint for the week.

2007-04-18T01:30:00.000+08:00

leadership workshop @ cana is awesome on saturday
spent almost the whole day at Cana
then had dinner with LS, catching up with a few of them.o
it just strengthen my vision for God and His people.
is just so exciting.
this is saturday

sunday i had fish tour in singapore
XL drove us from this place to this place.
specifically to see BETTA fish.
this is sunday.

subway for lunch
talk about the betta fish online business
that we aspire to set up.
but seriously i dun see a market here.
but ... is good to dream.
then u work towards ur dream...heh...

notes everywhere
revision goes slow
hid beneath my hooded jacket
saw jonthan leong the other dae.
sitting a couple of table beyond me
under his hooded brown jacket too
this make us something in common.
laughs. but he is no big deal. jus another being on earth.

theres some handsome ang mos near me todae
even the guys drool.
but again they are just beings on earth.
but they really look good.
to me. that is.

had hokkien mee at bukit timah hawker
i love hawker food ( though is not really healthy)
who cares.

mag needs a pair of jeans &...
she needs her vintage casio watch...
no. is not on impulse. she NEEDS them.
therefore she will get the watch next week.
and she will look forward to go retail shopping with flo aft exams
or during his desperate relief from notes..

my younger bro just went for the firefly scholarship presentation on..
: how do u think singapore must do to think big.
prays he get into the uni and course he wants to get in
i think he got a flare in economics.
got distinction for his S paper.
i felt im always like his secretary
he ask me to post this letter, that letter.
think of how he should present...
ask me to print this print that...
ask me to KEEP HIS CUP the kitchen..
u know that sort of things that sister do?
and is OBLIGATED to do ?
hey but im not complaining lah
im nice what...

for now i need my honours.
so i need my sleep
cmon is 2.30am
what am i doing online

ciaos. till then.

MaG iS uNdEr ThE wEaThEr

2007-04-12T10:03:00.001+08:00

is terrible to be sick.
have been waking up like now for the past 2 days.
the waking up is terribleeeeee...
and i have to sleep early...

my throat is hurting.
tt means i cant eat Pringles or Lays =
my nose is running.
means i cant Sniff the smell of good food and aroma =

chilling out at fisherman village was fun yesterday
played Tab00OooOoO000...
" what is not a normal animal.. ? "
"Abnormal! "

theres no more hawker centre style.... =

sighsss...........

... Corrinne May ...

2007-04-10T21:42:00.000+08:00

Inside the esplanade theatre....
its her!

and is corrinne may again !

cut my hair todae..

impulse cut ?

shurgs*

Mag is Phlegmatic Sanguine

2007-04-07T12:20:00.000+08:00

i had a personality with hsbc the other day
but didnt went to collect it.suppose to go for a tea party with the financial planners
financial planners--> first word that struck my mind-> sales ( yucks ?)
im being bias. being irrational. being narrow minded. call me what u want.
my ex boss told me when i had lunch with her last year @ "the ship" ( serve nice fish soup)
" but again.. u can't really judge.. because u wun know if u have the potential in it. and u are never in it.. therefore...who are u to say its not what u want?"
-> yes i agree. so if u see me in sales years from now, dun be surprise. this make me thick twice.
my ex-colleague who is relationship manager told me this she never liked sales too. haa*
anyhow. whatever. sales. i'll see about it.

i took another personality test intro to me by flo.
Your personality is Phlegmatic Sanguine
some level of chime words here. or is my england bad.

http://www.dictionary.com
Phlegmatic
fleg-mat-ik

1. not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish.
2. self-possessed, calm, or composed.
3. of the nature of or abounding in the humor phlegm.

Sanguine
sang-gwin

1. cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident: a sanguine disposition; sanguine expectations.
2. reddish; ruddy: a sanguine complexion.
3. (in old physiology) having blood as the predominating humor and consequently being ruddy-faced, cheerful, etc.
4. bloody; sanguinary.
5. blood-red; red.

give me ur opinions man, am i ?
i think is rather accurate.

let see further..
Melancholy Strength:2 Weakness:7
23%
Phlegmatic Strength:9 Weakness:5
35%
Sanguine Strength:6 Weakness:5
28%
Choleric Strength:3 Weakness:3
15%

there it conclude by taking 2 words together.
Mag is Phlegmatic Sanguine

http://www.oneishy.com/personality/ try it. =)

resisting the temptations...
trying hard not to buy things online
trying to be prudent in spending
im not like this last time man.
all thanks to e-commerce.
cant resist vintage tees.
im looking at casio watch.
but i think i will get it some day at a store. hehs.

no watch now. but tt doesnt mean i will be late if u date me.
saw a vintage casio watch which teck wanted
the one with the calculator...
tts his first buy online.
saw one at kovan is 48 bucks
and it sells 28 online
u see that u could arbitrage here?

was looking thru capris/
gauchos ( this is rather a soft comfy material ) but i aint sure if its for me..becos im short?
hope jerry could get me one at madagascar ( yes this place doesnt jus exist in the cartoon! )
hes like outstationed there and talking to him online yesterday.

whats my wishlist? *blinks*
=) capris/ gauchos
=) watch
=) wallet
=) scarve so that i can use it in aussie. ( saw this old navy at 16 bucks. no im resisting !)
=) swim suit. i have not been swimming can ? and i need the tan ! i use to be as black, thats what my great grand mother use to tell me.
let me boast . im a gold star swimmer and use to represent my sec sch in swimming carnivals!
i use to do kayaking and wakeboarding ( this is damn ex. but im going to try it soon when i got the doughs)
but mag is dying in all these lah!

what is she doing everyday ? u figure.

not much for wish list wat ...HOR..

Holy week...
had been going church for service n masses
holy week says it all.
i haven been really consistent in my lenten sacrifice
sighs. i think i shld abstain from e-retailing / fried food.
u know my chicken wings / fries / tempura. all u say. " what have u.."

but i abstained from meat on good friday!
ate grilled fish for dinner @ lot 1 food republic.
nice!

have to keep some people in prayers. maybe if u do pray. pls pray too.

martina : stomach flu
iwan : going to lung surgery
sharon : recovering frm accident 6 weeks mc
daphane
students of UOL : exams this year will be damn easy ! :x
yes theres still much more to pray about...

got my msm prelim script.
the paper is an illusion and the marks is an illusion.
is an illusion mag.

mugg mugg mugg....
man.. i still got revision classes man!
had a revision class the other day with my overseas lecturer over skype!
i think is damn cool
he would scold us over the net when we ask damn stupid questions

" sir.. is this important ? must we study..x. .x. x "
" oh cmon! everything is important in the exam , can u stop asking this kind of questions ? "
* class blurst out laughing..

i think he is using his lappie on his bed, hes rather sick. flying to hong kong on good friday
i wonder how is he going to give his lecture there.

and i shld be getting some refunds man..

im going to have my lunch soon.
just had my isorg lecture from 9 - 12.
skipped the food given, went canteen to buy the sardine curry puffs. luv it.
going for easter vigil mass at holy trinity
amy which i journey with in RCIA is getting accepted in the catholic church
and...confirmation...
yay!

till then
huggies

i wan to see the rainbow

2007-03-29T21:36:00.000+08:00

i wan to see the rainbow

im quite skeptical about my exams
suddenly i felt i duno if i could make it
yes i jus feel like raving
and yes u might want to console me
thanks in advance *gee*

but pray for me yah ?
it seems bleak.
i just had my uol cf lecture
it doesnt seem good at all.
the 2nd year i see this italian guy
wasnt paying attention the 2nd day
i dunno. it still seem alien in some way.
was rattling away with ci hui
*shouts*

iwan had some lung problems
was admitted to the hospital
and was discharged.
pray for him also.

but im still happy little mag
who wants to see the rainbow
eat her donuts
watch her hong kong drama series
waiting for the day she travels
waiting for surprises

but im weird
i dun think i enjoy being a "tai tai"
i am better off a workaholic

some raves by corrinee may
And I have a show on Friday the 20th of April @ 9 p.m, at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles, CA.
I'll be previewing new songs like 'Five Loaves and Two Fishes', 'On The Side of Me','Green-Eyed Monster' and 'Break Me Open' from the upcoming album and also throwing in a mix of old favourites.If you're planning to come and have a song request, do let me know beforehand(send an email) and I'll try to sing it for you.It'll be lovely to see you.

Do have a wonderful start to the Spring and I'll check in with youin a few weeks time.Blessings,Corrinne.

Her next coming album "beautiful seed" working on it...

lotsa love
be back. till then.

Mag's Excited !

2007-03-22T00:47:00.000+08:00

Yay had my Australia Itinery up This June!

Itinary for the trip:

22/23 June - To Melbourne
28 June to 1 July - Travel from Mel to Sydney Via Canberra
2nd to 8th July - Conference and trip in Sydney.

yippie!
going to take SQ227 at 9pm reaching melb at 6.10am
coming back on SQ 232 departing sydney at 11.30am reaching sg at 5.45pm

weeeeeeeeeeeeeee............

freak im so excited to go back to melbourne.
i think is just so awesome there.
im so excited to stay in the mountains while driving down to syd
im so excited to meet the rest in syd..
going to stay most probably with christine at hillsongs backpackers

im not going to miss people in singapore. 2 weeks not missing anyone with no regrets. bwhaha
im kidding. im going to miss people.
some of my friends going to yellowstones. kelly u better remember me !

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going to have fisherman village chill out next cg social
how exciting.

one thing that is not exactly exciting
to go for UOL lectures..
had a whole day of IR uol lecture.
what keep me warm in the lecture hall is my green hot tea.

freak i am reminded to mug.

i have xiaomeis in SIM.
and i met one today at the bustop
basically how this mag becomes a DA JIE is because
this small girl had grown. and shes growing
and shes older than her xiaomeis.
doh!

bwahahahahhaa..
im crapping again

yet again.
im going to watch mr bean movie tml night
how exciting again

this is what u call a balance between the mug and life. bwahahhaha

signing off la
=o

i smell rain

2007-03-16T15:28:00.000+08:00

Damian's Favourite Picture. He wants to see Mr.Bean On Holidays. Any Takers On Monday ?

An Animal Liberation activist poses as a slaughtered seal outside the Canadian Consulate in Sydney, Australia, to protest against Canada's annual seal hunt.

i smell rain.

check this out - click on it

Jesus Painting

its awesome. *smiles*

i met my c++ programming & networking lecturer on the train.
he used to work in a india nuclear plant.
he told the cut off point for my diploma is 12!
omg! I can't believe it.
i hate programming. *smirks*

busy doing God's work this week. a talk to deliver tomorrow. pray for mag

ciaos

a night of disappointment. a day of gladness and joy.

2007-03-10T01:48:00.000+08:00

i slept the night before i didnt get to study for my FI paper !
my first time I SKIPPED my mock paper..wahahhaaaaaa....
thank God is Friday ! TGIF !

i was angry with myself last night.
guess i was not inline with GOD.
i felt i was such an utter disappointment to God
i can't discipline myself to do what i am suppose to do
i can't live up to the standard to my spiritual maturity
i felt im a letdown to my dad who work so hard
my mum who brought me up
i ask myself why i had a peabrain
i need to Love myself. i need to Trust God
but u know sometimes is hard at those times.
u just can't. because the faith is not strong enough to be constantly in line with God.
i need to find sources to bring myself back to Him
i just broke down last night

had a good chat with Abigail
after soo many years can!!
from cat class pri 5

and i brought her to Amplify prayer meet!
my source to my revival of cry yesterday night.
OBEDIENCE TO GOD - cassilda talk
enlightened me ! *jumps*
theres this vietnam girl i know there today
shes called QOORO ?
she damn cute lor!
i borrowed some books.
i hope is of some help to me for my talk next week
*shouts* i have yet to prepare . help*

tomolo going to livingstones pm!!
maurice is going to enlighten me again!
yay.

caution :
Im not High. im Normal. u're Abnormal if u claim im High. becos im inLine with God.

Amen.

2 papers on MONDAY !
*i pray i can at least go for it*

*teehee*

a brand new rave

2007-03-08T13:22:00.000+08:00

i was meddling around with my old blog

and it never went right

so mag decided to delete it and start a brand new one

i hated blogspot for a moment

goodbye with www.saintmag.blogspot.com
this is my virgin blog since 2003
so it have been with me for ard 3 years plus ?

but everything still need a brand new start.