Dear Mandy,
Well... perhaps Martina McBride's song best sums it up?
Till I can make it on my own. =)
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Dear Mandy,
My favourite scenes from the movie "Secret"
From 4.30minutes to 5.08 minutes is my favourite scene, which includes my favourite phrase! Of course, the whole clip has some really sweet moments as well. =)
From 08.20 minutes onwards... the scene where she tells him that she likes him.
These scenes are really.. simple, yet sweet and romantic.. I think perhaps.. I'm a tad more sensitive to such stuff? =)
"Love is patient, love is kind."
My favourite scenes from the movie "Secret"
From 4.30minutes to 5.08 minutes is my favourite scene, which includes my favourite phrase! Of course, the whole clip has some really sweet moments as well. =)
From 08.20 minutes onwards... the scene where she tells him that she likes him.
These scenes are really.. simple, yet sweet and romantic.. I think perhaps.. I'm a tad more sensitive to such stuff? =)
"Love is patient, love is kind."
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Dear Mandy,
Whoever said that Jay Chou movies are not really good? This one... is really really good. The movie took off on a normal note... you know, guy meets girl, girl is a bit weird... doesn't always turn up for lessons.. that kinda stuff. But their relationship blossoms.. sweetly, and romantically. A bit fast for my liking, but as the story unfolds, it becomes more and more understandable. The whole incident is good, then when the recap starts to unfold... it really really becomes more and more clear why.. and then all of a sudden, everything falls into play during the explanation of what happened by Jay Chou's dad... the whole reality of the situation comes right back smack in your face, and you end up discovering exactly how good the whole plot is, and how sweet and amazing the story is. I felt like tearing at the end of the show, and for all romantic saps out there, this is one show that I sincerely believe you don't want to miss.
From the movie, this really stands out for me... “能遇见你，已经是不可思议了!" This was said to Jay by 路小雨, the female lead actress, and the honest truth lies in that he's the only person who can see her, given that this whole thing is something similar to Il Mare, or the Lakehouse...? Except that it's a more different version than expected. In all honesty, it really is a good movie.
Well.. been so tired of late, but I still am glad with what's been going on. Can't do camps for lots of reasons, like "Step Up" camp, call ups, reservists... *smiles ruefully* I guess that it's really becoming much of a faraway notion. =)
Well.. back to reality, starting tomorrow! Praying for God's grace to be with me as I go through this hectic week.. but I believe life is good, because God is good. =)
Whoever said that Jay Chou movies are not really good? This one... is really really good. The movie took off on a normal note... you know, guy meets girl, girl is a bit weird... doesn't always turn up for lessons.. that kinda stuff. But their relationship blossoms.. sweetly, and romantically. A bit fast for my liking, but as the story unfolds, it becomes more and more understandable. The whole incident is good, then when the recap starts to unfold... it really really becomes more and more clear why.. and then all of a sudden, everything falls into play during the explanation of what happened by Jay Chou's dad... the whole reality of the situation comes right back smack in your face, and you end up discovering exactly how good the whole plot is, and how sweet and amazing the story is. I felt like tearing at the end of the show, and for all romantic saps out there, this is one show that I sincerely believe you don't want to miss.
From the movie, this really stands out for me... “能遇见你，已经是不可思议了!" This was said to Jay by 路小雨, the female lead actress, and the honest truth lies in that he's the only person who can see her, given that this whole thing is something similar to Il Mare, or the Lakehouse...? Except that it's a more different version than expected. In all honesty, it really is a good movie.
Well.. been so tired of late, but I still am glad with what's been going on. Can't do camps for lots of reasons, like "Step Up" camp, call ups, reservists... *smiles ruefully* I guess that it's really becoming much of a faraway notion. =)
Well.. back to reality, starting tomorrow! Praying for God's grace to be with me as I go through this hectic week.. but I believe life is good, because God is good. =)
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Dear Mandy,
Well... you know that seriously, life is good when despite being ever so busy and all that, you manage to squeeze out time to do other stuff... I think I like being busy... but then.. when I think about how much more compressed time is for me to do the things I really wanna do, then I feel kinda offkey.. haha... I think I'm pretty weird this holiday to begin with anyway!
That being said... I managed to meet up with my cousins, my Council, today meeting up with Gwen, Cher Li and Farand, next week meeting up with some uni friends, and then camp! Hahaa... I'm looking forward to the camp, actually. All the planning that I've been doing with the "Step-Up" programme facilitators, and all the feelings of camp is really coming back to me now. However, that being said, the mentality that every camp will turn out as planned is never true... based on experience, so I'm trying to see things in a more realistic point of view... oh well...
Next week is going to be packed beyond compare.. I'm wondering what in heck have I gotten myself into? But when I look at it, surprisingly, I feel a sense of peace. I think this is what I've been really missing. Doing stuff I find meaningful and really care about... but then I kinda come back to the thoughts of lots of other things, and I find myself being incoherent. There're a lot of things that we just don't have answers for.. and perhaps.. I'm just needing sometime off to rest and recuperate before the end season comes in, and then it's time to head back to uni for one more year of hectic mugging and assignments. I kinda get scared thinking about what I'm about to face in year 2, given that Year 1 was such an experience. Then again.. I kinda fear that uni has sort of desensitised me? I'm meeting all sorts of people in Uni these days... and it's really... i dunno.. reality catches up and we all need a raincheck. I think i could definitely use one.
Reflecting upon Tommy Tenny's seminar and service last weekend, and I realise that it's really true. We do need to have a constant hunger for the Lord. And what does being hungry mean? Being hungry for the Lord, is always wanting to be in His presence. Trusting that where we are empty, He will fill us up. And to do so, we need to live a life of Worship. We are the filter paper, keeping in God's judgment, but releasing God's grace and mercy. Finally... in order to be able to filter well, we need to have Passion for God, and compassion for humanity. In essence.. our worship determines our destiny... don't flirt with lower levels, and fall short of what God has planned for you... I guess it's really true... =)
After meeting with my cell leader, Joel on Monday, and talking to Cheryl and Xiaoyun on Thursday... a lot of things kinda came to light. I realised the mistakes in perspectives, and I kinda discussed it... and things felt so much better.. correction.. things started getting better... though.. i don't know how the journey is going to turn out..? But I do know that it's really all in God's hands. I'm more and more in awe of the wonders of God now... and it further enhanced what Tommy Tenny was saying... that indeed... Worship determines our destiny. =)
Well, onwards with the preparation! It's going to start getting really hectic! =)
Well... you know that seriously, life is good when despite being ever so busy and all that, you manage to squeeze out time to do other stuff... I think I like being busy... but then.. when I think about how much more compressed time is for me to do the things I really wanna do, then I feel kinda offkey.. haha... I think I'm pretty weird this holiday to begin with anyway!
That being said... I managed to meet up with my cousins, my Council, today meeting up with Gwen, Cher Li and Farand, next week meeting up with some uni friends, and then camp! Hahaa... I'm looking forward to the camp, actually. All the planning that I've been doing with the "Step-Up" programme facilitators, and all the feelings of camp is really coming back to me now. However, that being said, the mentality that every camp will turn out as planned is never true... based on experience, so I'm trying to see things in a more realistic point of view... oh well...
Next week is going to be packed beyond compare.. I'm wondering what in heck have I gotten myself into? But when I look at it, surprisingly, I feel a sense of peace. I think this is what I've been really missing. Doing stuff I find meaningful and really care about... but then I kinda come back to the thoughts of lots of other things, and I find myself being incoherent. There're a lot of things that we just don't have answers for.. and perhaps.. I'm just needing sometime off to rest and recuperate before the end season comes in, and then it's time to head back to uni for one more year of hectic mugging and assignments. I kinda get scared thinking about what I'm about to face in year 2, given that Year 1 was such an experience. Then again.. I kinda fear that uni has sort of desensitised me? I'm meeting all sorts of people in Uni these days... and it's really... i dunno.. reality catches up and we all need a raincheck. I think i could definitely use one.
Reflecting upon Tommy Tenny's seminar and service last weekend, and I realise that it's really true. We do need to have a constant hunger for the Lord. And what does being hungry mean? Being hungry for the Lord, is always wanting to be in His presence. Trusting that where we are empty, He will fill us up. And to do so, we need to live a life of Worship. We are the filter paper, keeping in God's judgment, but releasing God's grace and mercy. Finally... in order to be able to filter well, we need to have Passion for God, and compassion for humanity. In essence.. our worship determines our destiny... don't flirt with lower levels, and fall short of what God has planned for you... I guess it's really true... =)
After meeting with my cell leader, Joel on Monday, and talking to Cheryl and Xiaoyun on Thursday... a lot of things kinda came to light. I realised the mistakes in perspectives, and I kinda discussed it... and things felt so much better.. correction.. things started getting better... though.. i don't know how the journey is going to turn out..? But I do know that it's really all in God's hands. I'm more and more in awe of the wonders of God now... and it further enhanced what Tommy Tenny was saying... that indeed... Worship determines our destiny. =)
Well, onwards with the preparation! It's going to start getting really hectic! =)
Friday, May 02, 2008
Dear Mandy,
Well... tomorrow is going to be the Sociolinguistics paper.. the start of the papers that are all closed book, and the last 3 of this semester's examinations.
How do I feel about the 2 that have passed... neutral... cause I believe that it's all in God's hands... I committed the paper into the Lord's hands when I completed it.. and I believe that what will be will be in God's time.. that He will provide and make all things beautiful.
However, sometime at 9pm, after I finished studying for Sociolinguistics and I gave Pearlyn a call to check on how her mugging for it was coming about... i kinda started panicking. It was like... I dunno... I always liked this module... but just... can't seem to score well for it. And I want to do well, but there's a lot to remember, and there's definitely not going to be enough space to write everything... and I don't think I can remember everything anyway... So, kinda triggered the panic button...
But the Lord is gracious, and good. I said a prayer to Him after the call with Pearlyn.. and He answered me. How? Pearlyn's closure words were really comforting and encouraging... and then... so many people suddenly came to wish me all the best, though online, but heyyy!! =) Andreas, Le-Anne, Stacy, Zhiyuan, Priscilla, Sharon, Hui Zhi and Cheryl! =) Seriously feel very blessed.
Well.. I know that no matter what happens, God is going to be with me. What Pris said is very true... Faith is only complete with hope. =) I'll use that as my mantra. =)
Well... tomorrow is going to be the Sociolinguistics paper.. the start of the papers that are all closed book, and the last 3 of this semester's examinations.
How do I feel about the 2 that have passed... neutral... cause I believe that it's all in God's hands... I committed the paper into the Lord's hands when I completed it.. and I believe that what will be will be in God's time.. that He will provide and make all things beautiful.
However, sometime at 9pm, after I finished studying for Sociolinguistics and I gave Pearlyn a call to check on how her mugging for it was coming about... i kinda started panicking. It was like... I dunno... I always liked this module... but just... can't seem to score well for it. And I want to do well, but there's a lot to remember, and there's definitely not going to be enough space to write everything... and I don't think I can remember everything anyway... So, kinda triggered the panic button...
But the Lord is gracious, and good. I said a prayer to Him after the call with Pearlyn.. and He answered me. How? Pearlyn's closure words were really comforting and encouraging... and then... so many people suddenly came to wish me all the best, though online, but heyyy!! =) Andreas, Le-Anne, Stacy, Zhiyuan, Priscilla, Sharon, Hui Zhi and Cheryl! =) Seriously feel very blessed.
Well.. I know that no matter what happens, God is going to be with me. What Pris said is very true... Faith is only complete with hope. =) I'll use that as my mantra. =)
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