Changes....

Changes has become a norm in the part of my life of year 2008.

First thing first, I would like to thank God for the many provisions that He has provided me with for the past 23 years, and am still looking forward for His many blessings on my personal as well as my spiritual life.

One person whom I really have to mention and thank is Matthew Tjow (who is my mentor as well as a close brother of mine in church). He has really impacted me a LOT; be it in his spritual life or his simple words of encouragement..
Thank YOU Tjow, I really didnt koe that you have much impact on me until the day you prayed for me in church camp.. and YES! I've boycott Ben & Jerry as well as NUM! It's tough but I'm trying to resist temptation! I will go to Espirit and Giordano instead, and for ice-cream, I will go to gelatissimo!! =)

I have done a LOT to improve Singapore's economy and satisfy my cravings.. hahax.. I'm sure you koe wat I'm referring to.. its shopping lahx!! =)

** Photo on left: "Damage" done to my wallet for the past 2 weeks.. here is a lowdown:

- Norton Internet Security 2008 (UP: $79, but I got discount becos I member @ Challenger, so I got it for $75 instead).

- Uriage Cu-Zn Gel Nettoyant (Facial Foam), Uriage Cica Skin-Repair Fluid, Adidas Deo Spray Blue Challenge Deodorant (altogether I paid $49.95, price after 20% discount from Watsons)

- Espirit Jeans (For CNY 2008) (UP: $79.90, but becos that day there was a storewide 10% discount, I got it only for $71.91)

- Espirit Polo T-shirts (For CNY 2008) (UP: $119.80 for 2 pcs @ $59.90 each, but becos they have some promotion, I got the first piece @ $59.90 whilst the second piece at 50% off, so in total, I paid $89.95)

- (Not shown in photo) -> Reko Glasses ($1.90 for 6 pcs) and Sualka Champagne Glasses ($6.90 for 6 pcs).. All from Ikea.

- (Not shown in photo) -> Cork Opener ($19.90) form Carrefour Plaza Singapura.

- (Not shown in photo) -> CK Euphornia Women Blossom (100ml) (my dad and I share-buy to give to my mum) ($124), and CK Euphornia Men (50ml) (my dad and I share-buy this fragrance for both of our use) ($80).. Freebies include 2 sample Euphornia Men shower gel and 4 sample fragrances..

Ya.. besides my shopping, I have already done a lot of eating.. let me see whether I can tell you wat I did on the days where I did not blog..

1/1 - Well.. this day woke up like at 9am then went online to blog and stuff.. then later, hands itchy, so msg my shopping kakki, Christina, at abt 1pm, and we both went shopping together.. realised we two shopping styles is the same.. when buy, we both think whether the material of the clothing we bought is worth it and all..

But in the end, I was the happy one, becos I bought the most things whilst she didn't really anything, except for the Sensodye Total Care toothpaste I recommended her, and she said its good.. so ya..

Lots of things happened along the way whilst we were shopping.. For example, I was at Tangs, and I wanted to purchase some wine glasses.. and then this lady tried to hard-sell her wine glasses which cost like $124 for 6 pcs, instead of my intended $39 for 6 pcs.. She apparently claim that the $124 ones will not change colour though long storage, but the $39 ones will.. but I didnt buy in the end becos I tot go reckee another place to see whether its cheaper.. but I didn't buy her story.. so ya..

Dinner was at Sushi Tei, Paragon, whereby I ate the hotpot and the swordfish sashimi (which btw is 5 pcs for $10!).. its good I tell you.. we did have a whale of a time.. just chilling out and eating.. hahax.. we even had the orchard road ice-cream which is cheap and good - $1 nia.. its very nice.. its the one at the traffic light from Taka side to Paragon.. the ice-cream man with the auntie is always there.. and they serve this ice-cream which has a LOT of peanuts.. so ya.. you should go try it someday!

Was happy I tell you.. Shopping has never been so fun b4..

2/1 - 4/1 - well.. worked in office until want to die lohx.. becos very busy in office.. this and that.. haix.. My senior operator not in somemore, so everything I have to do.. so ya.. sianx..

But on 4/1 nite, I didn't attend cell, but I actually stayed in my room, listening to My Secret Place (which is Hillsongs Instrumental), and I actually listened to the music to choose my worship songs for the service next wk.. I'm leading.. so ya.. I actually prayed b4 I chose the songs, and somehow miraculously, songs just came into mind, and what I wanted to say and all is all scripted.. I simply do not koe wat to say and all, but after praying, words just came into my mind and I just type it.. well.. I really believe this is wat God wants to speak to the Youths during service next year.. How will it impact them or whether its just my feelings that is kidding me? I don't know.. But I will have faith and will really want to see how God work thru' the people in the second service..
Not exactly it would be all youths, but I'm sure that some adults would be inside as well, so its a totally new congregation.. so ya.. but whatever it is, I'm leading to the Lord.

5/1 - Ha.. this is the day of the week that I'm always waiting for..
I'm always looking forward for services on Saturdays.. I don't koe why.. it could be becos I'm meeting up with good pals in church, or sumthing.. so ya..

Anyway, service was ok.. I played in church.. surprisingly, the sound is better than I thought.. ha.. God's blessing lah..

Then had a short music prac, which only lasts 15 mins but its almost there.. hahax.. then had a short Youth Leaders' meeting, and we discussed about the re-structuring of the Youth cell groups.. and ya.. I got placed into Tjow's group, and of course, I'm very happy.. ha.. =).. Well.. looking very much forward for his teachings.. hahax..

Then after mtg, Tjow just realised he can start his car but can't turn the steering wheel.. so he tried and all.. and ryan actually reached the restaurant already, but u-turn back for him whilst Carlise fetched me over.. so ya.. In the end, his car has to be towed away and they found a dead rat under his car (which they all suspect the rat must have bite the wire of the steering wheel as well as some air-con thingy, becos the air-con in Tjow's car is "blowing" hot air.. so ya..).. it was a sad and tragic moment for Tjow.. you shld have see his helpless look.. but admire his courage and braveness to put all the sad tots behind and just join us for dinner.. *claps* Bro, I pity with you ok.. we can both buy a Mitsubishi car together.. wait for me ok.. =P

Anyway, back to the dinner part.. joined a group of the other youths (tjow, ryan, cat, christina, esther, mok, josh, alvin and carlise) for steamboat dinner at the seventh storey hotel.. but my recommendation is not very worth it.. steamboat only 1 serving, and not very filling as well.. But the miracle thing is that I only had 1 bowl of rice.. so ya.. but the white steam chicken is good.. Josh, I will always remember that you don't koe wat is cucumber called in mandarin.. hahax.. =P

After the dinner, we went for dessert, and I had this mango and grapefruit.. not very good leh.. but I like wat carlise ordered.. Yuan yang (which is a mixture of walnut paste and black sesame paste).. very good I tell you! =)
In fact, I'm already thinking of bringing my family to go there and eat sometime soon! =)

6/1 - This morning woke up super early to go to my Pastor's place for Leaders' Retreat.. the retreat was ok.. the cakes (from cedele, esp. the lemon lust, was good! I can remembered wat was ordered liaox.. and I tell you.. the lemon lust has always been my favourite, and my pastor's wife whenever she had the opportunity (for gatherings), she wld order it especially for me.. so touched! =)
But of course I would not be the only one who is eating it.. everyone attended today seemed to like it, and its like ok.. I have lesser to eat liaox.. but anyway, Tjow didnt attend the retreat today as he have flu and fever which I guess its real bad.. so he didnt turn up, so I can be considered to eat his share lahx! =)

Then the normal stuff went on.. and it seems that church or particularly the current leaders in GenJosh seemed to want to stretch me and prepare me to be a leader.. I don't koe whether is this possible, but I shall be led by the Spirit ya.. and today my Pastor was like talking a LOT on full-time ministry, but I wonder whether is this really God's calling for me, becos not even AVA or any other companies which I enquire actually sent back a reply email? I don't koe.. I shall see in due course ya.. =)

I admitted that I was certainly moved by some parts of the retreat, like when Jaslyn was actually sharing abt the "disbanding" of her cell.. it sounded like a forever goodbye thing.. then I was also really moved when Alvin prayed for me (during the buddy praying session).. Thanx bro!

Then went to Zion Road Hawker Centre supposedly to eat the wontan mee there becos ppl also said that is good.. but then, its closed becos the owner returned the noodles to the supplier as they were not of standard, so like that they can't sell already lohx..

Had a lot of stuff instead (we ordered and shared) lah.. Ate until I was full.. oh.. the guo-tie is fabulous! Its real good! World best I must say! Oh man.. I'm craving for it again!!!! help!!!

Then went with my dad to just shop the streets of Suntec, and that is where I bought my fragrances.. not too bad leh.. we spend over $200, so therefore, we got a bottle of CK Eternity Summer (the one I'm currently using) FOC.. so ya.. quite happy with my shopping actually! =)

Then came home and then blog this post lohx.. watched "The Noose" just now.. super funny! ha.. I love Gurmit Singh imitating the indian accent.. hahax..

Oh.. I tell you.. my mth of January is really packed.. here is a brief outlook:

7/1 : Dinner mtg with Christina becos she said she want to eat the Toa Payoh rojak.. so ya..

8/1 - 12/1 : Work (not so much this week).. And song-choosing for 2 wks of worship leader (one for 2nd svs as well as one for Holy Communion service.. so its gonna be tough for me..

13/1 : "Beauty World" musical @ Esplanade, 8pm, as well as dinner appt with Christina again.. but this time at Secret Garden, becos she want to try the tiramisu!.. hahax.. we both are foodies.. can't be helped!

14/1 - 19/1 : Work.. cfm more busy than ever becos of the CNY period..

20/1 : Busy Sunday.. Day starting with me being at my hairstylist for 3 hours, becos I'm gonna dye, highlight and cut my hair, for the CNY! Then its going to church for music practice, then its adjourning to Bugis for dessert with family, and then last stop to Chinatown to buy my new-yr goodies..

21/1 - 25/1 : Work again lohx.. more orders (exports) coming in.. so gonna work late again..

26/1 : My dad's side fmaily reunion dinner at my aunt's place.. So gonna go after church.. so ya..

27/1 : GenJosh's Youth Leaders Retreat (9am till late) at Uncle Weng Seng's place..

28/1 - 31/1 : Work late nites again..

So as you can see, my schedule is really fully-packed to the brim.. so if you really want to ask me out for dinner or sumthing, pls. book in advance ok.. I'm busy.. super busy.. so ya.. =)

Ok.. gtg and sleep liaox.. very late already.. need to wake up early tml.. haix.. sian.. Monday blues.. ahhh...

The busy one,
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