Narnia. I wanna get the books!!!

I have watched Narnia with Abel (finally!) on Monday. It was a movie treat from Abel. I so much wanted to watch the movie. Thanks Abel!
It was such a great show! Can literally see the bible coming out of the whole story.

Or should I say it resembles the four Gospels to be more precise.

Ok, the obvious.
The witch = Satan.
Aslan the Lion = Jesus the King.
Aslan dying for the treachery of Edmund = Jesus dying on the cross for humanity.
Aslan coming back to life = Jesus' resurection.
Aslan killing the witch = Jesus defeating Satan.

How about,
Edmund betraying the righteous for sweets = Iscariot's betraying Jesus for 30 silver?
Lucy being the youngest and the most positive and believing = the childlike faith Jesus always talks about?
Aslan welcoming the treacherous Edmund into the camp and asking everyone not to bring out the past again = Jesus saving the adulteress and asking her not to sin again?
Susan and Lucy crying beside the dead Aslan = the mourning of the women when Jesus died on the cross?
Susan and Lucy being the first to see the resurected Aslan = the women being the first to see the resurected Jesus?
The four different personalities of the silblings and the different kind of tools given to them to fight one common battle = the church making up of people with different background and given different gift from God all gathering for one common purpose?
The splitting of the stone table signifying the breaking of tradition = the splitting of the veil in the temple?

Also, did anyone notice the character of Peter is so much like the biblical Apostle Peter? Someone who is a leader and also talk real big? And when given the responsibilty to lead the whole army, he found himself lacking confidence and need Aslan to keep encouraging him? Just like how Jesus have to keep reassuring Apostle Peter that he was called to lead the church. Read Gospel of John 21: 20-25.

There's definitely more shadows of the bible in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Anyway, after saying so much, I just wanna say,
I WANNA GET THE WHOLE SERIES OF THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA!!! Hahaha!
I shall just add that to my wishlist. :) God is Good.

Christmas 2005.

Just wanna say a belated MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone. Hahaha!

This year, celebrated Christmas with Brother Meng Chin's members who are really fun and outgoing. Having a CG merger isn't so bad after all. Later, I ended the day having a party at Briony's place together with Cinthia. Hahaha. Also wanna thank everyone who had blessed me something for Christmas and the whole year.

Time to update my wishlist. To date, I have:

1.) 8 new clothes since the past 3 months.
2.) 8 watches altogether.
3.) 2 pairs of leather shoes.
4.) 2 pairs of sandals.
5.) 2 pairs of running shoes.
6.) 1 pair of boots.
7.) 1 pair of leather sneakers.
8.) 1 large buckle belt.

Talk about vanities. Hahaha.

So what I do intend to get within a the next 3 months is...

1.) A new large buckle belt I saw at Bugis Village. Cost: $30++
2.) A leather Billabong wallet with coin compartment I saw recently at The Wallet Shop. Cost: $30++
3.) More new clothes! Cost: $64848465164984+++
p.s. I hope the things I saw don't go out of stock before I get them...

Reason:

1.) I can't be wearing the same belt all the time.
2.) My current wallet is falling apart. :'(
3.) I don't want people to guess what I will be wearing.

Talk about vanities. Hahaha.

So to cut the story short, let the photos do the talking.

Candlelight service on 18/12/2005.

Our 1st ever candlelight service in CHC!



My new CG, W372. :)



A photo I took during fellowship at Bugis Village. Have half the mind to get this watch for someone as a Christmas Gift. :p


Christmas Celebration! 25/12/2005



The stage props for the Chirstmas drama. (The drama ended with pyrotechnics! Cool!)



Kay taking photos with his digital camera. How I wish I have a digital camera too!



These are wounds you get for sitting next to a crazy member when playing crazy surf.



This is me and the crazy member, Peishan. Ok lah, she's a nice girl. Hahaha. 25th Dec happen to be her birthday too. :)


Sending Sjeting Off. 26/12/2005




The ITE team that is leaving for India for community work.
A photo I took with Sjeting before she board the plane. Going to miss her. :'( I will pray for her safety.




A dejected Kay on the way home on MRT, who will miss the punches and kicks of Sjeting. Don't worry, she will be back on the 10/01/2006. Hahaha.


All in all, the year end well. God is Good. :)

Langundo Up!!!

Ok. As I had said I will wanna start writing a fiction story, I have done SO!!! Do visit and read Langundo. :) The story will keep getting updated weekly if possible. Each post will be a new chapter in the story.

As for today... Nothing much happens except that I went down to Orchard to get one more Christmas present at 11am. Never knew I would find a suitable present so fast thou. Since I have nothing else to do, I went to report for duty at CDC at 12.15pm!!! I was suppose to start work at 1pm. Hahaha.

My ward was haing a ward party today. So much nice food to eat! I indulged on the roast duck. Hahaha. Anyway, there was so much food that I need not even buy anything for lunch and dinner. Save money. :p

The staff nurse in charge today was pretty strict. Although she is not very senior and she only being working for about a year plus, she is very serious in her work and keep very close observation on us, the students. This kept me on my toes and it wasn't so boring after all. Hahaha.

Perhaps I can only work under stress. Or perhaps, I love to love what I am doing only when under pressure. Or I kinda like being ordered around by young pretty nurses. Anyway, I hope I do not fail anyone's expectation, especially the patient who look to us for treatment and comfort.

God is Good.

Runs for the 3rd day.

Just when I thought everything is over, I shit 3 times today. Last 2 times watery. Argh!!! And the whole afternoon, my stomach's rumbling and growling. It's not painful, just slightly uncomfortable. When will this ever stop. Haiz...

Anyway, attachment at CDC is boring as usual. However, we were allowed to join a Christmas lunch party today. Ate turkey (believe it or not, this is the 1st time I actually get to cut a turket and eat it), Christmas pudding and many nice food. Yummy! Spent one whole hour at the party. Kinda nice way to pass time in a boring attachment. Hahaha.

I happened to read a book on infectious diseases in my ward today. It was such an informative book, the details of every disease was well presented and very straight to the point. I so wanted to get my hands on this book that I went to ask sister if I could get a copy of it. However, the book was published by MOH and only distributed to hospitals. Oh wells...

I happen to saw a very cool leather watch at City Chain, Novena Square today. The brand's SMASH and it cost $129. They are having an offer that if you get 2 watches, you will get an overall 30% discount off the total price!!! Since it is so long since I pampered myself, I went back after attachment at around 9.15pm and bought the watch plus another watch which I intended as a gift. Hehehe.

I decided that tomorrow before work, I gonna make one more last minute shopping at Orchard at around 11am. I am finally glad for once that CDC is near Orchard and there's a direct bus. Hahaha. God is Good. :)

If time (and brain) permits, I gonna start another blog soon. It will be a story that I so wanted to write. I have yet to think of the title but I have an idea what I wanna write already. So I will try to write every post chapter by chapter and I hope it will bring out some excitement among the readers. :)

Not so boring today. a small shock.

Oh wells... attachment at CDC is still just as boring. But I am reaching out to my fellow students and one of them is considering to come for Christmas Service this Sunday!!!

Briony called and asked if there's bible study today. We were quite confused but I remembered the bible study teacher said there will not be bible study this week so I told her no.

However, Briony called again and said her CGL said there's bible study today!!! I was pretty shock and I quickly went to sms my leader to ask him. He later called and asked me who was the teacher who said there is no bible study this week... I hope I didn't get that teacher into trouble...

OK. Before bible study, I went to shop for Christmas gift on my own. Went on a shopping spree after I found out that I got my pay today. Hahaha. I also bought 2 new tees from Samuel & Kevin at 2 for $22! (One for myself and one for a friend.) Cheap cheap. Hahaha.

So sad thou, I couldn't find the long sleeve, laced collar maroon tee that I like at Plaza Singapura and Orchard Samuel & Kevin... It's selling at $24 after discount I think... I saw it at the Suntec Outlet last week but didn't have the money to get it. Hope it isn't out of stock... really wanna get a long sleeve tee cuz I already have a long of short sleeve tees. No time to shop for this week anymore. Oh wells...

After bible study, I went to shop with Briony to get more gifts for friends. Briony was on a beverage fast so I made sure we have something to drink before we leave for home.

Peishan also called me to ask about guitar lesson today. So happy that she is excited to learn guitar. Hahaha. Probably will meet her this Saturday to teach her. She just Got her first handphone last night, a LG G262!!! It cost $300++ with contract! It even have a 1.3 megapix camera. WOW! Hahaha. I still remember my first phone is a Nokia 3210. That's 6 years back I think. Hahaha. Also happen to find out her birthday is on the 25th DEC!!! A Christmas baby!

Later talked to Cinthia. She just came back from her camp and I was pretty happy to hear her again, thou she is a little tired. She shared quite a lot about her camp and it sounded pretty fun. Except for a few spoilers "Air" level students from Allied Health who think they very smart. All in all, I am glad she enjoyed herself in this camp. :)

As for me... still not feeling so well with my tummy. It seems ok this morning but it started to rumble in the afternoon. But I think I am better compare to yesterday. I only shit once today, with watery stools while I shited 4 times yesterday. God is good.

Dying of Boredom

I wonder what did I eat. Had diarrhea the whole day. Was forced to take medication and thus have to end my 24 hours fast, but still, I manage a 12 hours fast. Hope I get better tomorrow.

Anyway, the posting to CDC is so BORING! There is literally nothing much to do, unlike the busy hospital. Most of the patients in CDC are pretty independent.

Since CDC is meant to isolate communicable dieases, most of the beds are also empty. (It will only be busy if there is an outbreak. The recent dengue outbreak is ending.) Me and another student literally spent 3/4 of our shift sitting around, chatting, reading case notes, reading the newspaper... and it is just so difficult to past time!!!

Ok. 1 and a half more weeks to go. Thank goodness we will only be attached to CDC for 2 weeks throughout the 3 years of our course.

By the way, I just undated BBC UNreal! yesterday. I also updated my wishlist on the sidebar. :)

Disappointment to Depression.

Just wanna share what Pastor talked about on Sunday:

A person can progress from disappointment to distress to doubt to depression. I can literally see that in myself. It all happened for nearly one whole year before it progress to depression the past two weeks.

First of all, cell group wasn't doing well and I somehow thought I shouldn't say about such things nor concern to anyone because I thought that's wrong. I was in denial and spoke about cell group as if "everything's fine".

Finally, Two weeks ago, I told Irene everything and start to "discipline" my members. However, I kinda doubt if telling the truth will help, what if more members backslide?

I then become a jerk and start getting piss off at the slightlest "mistakes" my friends did. I wanna take the opportunity to say sorry once again to all whom I have offended over these past few months of my raging anger and distress.

So to say just last week, I seems to lose everything. My CG will merge and will no longer exist. My ministry as a CG guitarist will also cease... I lost the passion to serve in any minisrty, even to learn the guitar...

However, Pastor really preach a word in season into my life and I realise that even the man of God can fall into depression, much less I! So knowing that it is nothing to be ashamed of, I pick myself up once again and found God strengthening my spirit. God is good.

It turn out the merger wasn't so bad after all. The CG that we merge had very out-going members who love to fellowship. They are also very active in their spiritual life and reaching out to the lost. Perhaps, my members can finally have a new lease of life in their walk with God. God is good.

So with the new year, I am glad that I decided not to end the year with depression. (YES! I believe it is a decision to be happy.)

I pray and hope that a certain friend of mine may also overcome all the blues this friend have for this year. May this friend find joy once again in the fellowship with believers and a rekindled passion to serve God even more.

So to kick off the new year, I also did some tinking to my blog. Hahaha. The most obvious is the removal of comments and the addition of a CBox! Be sure to tag!!! Feel free to comment on any of my post on the CBox too. OR, you can simply tag for fun or to make reminders on the CBox. Dun limit yourself if God doesn't limit you. Hahaha.

About How I Feel Towards Nursing.

I did a last office today for one of my patient. Saw him breathed his last before my very eyes.

It was a sad feeling, not because this patient had always being under my care, but just mourning for the loss of a human life.

As a nurse, we must always understand that, all patient has the potential to die. I am no longer surprise at anything anymore. Anything can happen. It is not about being dead to your emotional when something happen. It is about having your emotion under control so that it may not affect your work when you are feeling sad or angry.

Any Tom, Dick and Harry can clean shit after a patient or write reports. Anyone can take the body temperature or blood pressure when trained. Anyone can learn good communication skills or mix around with everyone. And I mean ANYONE can be a nurse.

However, only a person who value human lives can be a good nurse. Only someone who have emotions and know how to control it can be a good nurse.

That is also the reason why I am interested in palliative care. It is one thing to be optimistic about recovering. It is another thing... to know you are dying.

What are the thoughts that go thru a person's mind when he is dying? What are the pains he is suffering? How does the quality of life differ from a AIDs patient and a cancer patient? How does palliative care differ in taking care of young patient and to older patients? It is interesting isn't it? (Maybe for me. Hahaha.)

I have being "sleeping around"...

I got a confession to make. I have being "sleeping around". In the bus, in the MRT, in the staff room in the hospital and even at the bus stop while waiting for the bus this whole week.

MAN!!! I am sooo tired!!! Hahaha.

Just today, I woke up a bit later just to catch a little more sleep. However, I end up not having time for breakfast.

I work like crazy in the hospital today and just when I thought I can go for my break at 10plus, something crop up and I got to attend to it. Almost got knocked out as I felt light-headed. Finally went for my break at 1140pm. I also twisted my right knee as I help to shift a patient. Ouch. To tired to postion myself properly.

After work, I met Cinthia and went to Ikea (It rhymes!) I was looking for fix-it-yourself shower screen to replace that damaged door in the master bedroom's bathroom. It's pretty affordable, I shall get it after discussing with my mum. Cinthia also bought a pack of straws for her dad, for one of those emergency cases.

Later, we went to eat at the Ikea restaurant. Ordered Swedish MEATBALLS! If you have yet to try it, you must go there and savor it! No wonder Pastor Kong loves the meatballs there! But I got to leave early for my bible study in town. Cinthia looked so sad, felt so bad for her.

BS is pretty good. Learnt about God's plan for the Churches. If you wanna find out more, PESTER your CGL to quickly finish up your BS and come to Authority For Believer. Hahaha.

Later, I went to shop with Briony for Christmas gift. We went all around City Hall and Suntec City. It is so fun yet so tiring!!! I hurt my heel (the left one) again... But I was laughing so heartily and it was great! Haven't being laughing so much for such a long time and it does feel good. Hahaha. But I was so so so tired I doze off in the MRT after talking to Sjeting on the phone.

As for Sjeting... Do pray for her. Her uncle who is very close to her passed away yesterday.

So something I learn.
Shopping is one great form of exercise. It keeps your brain active as you try to be creative with your purchase. It helps you burn calories with all the walking. No wonder ladies who shop a lot are so slim!!! (No wonder it is never "cheap" to lose weight. :P )

So... now my left heel hurts... and so is my right knee... and I feel like I will "die" on my bed soon. But I still enjoy myself today. :) God is Good.

About Me.

A few things about me. Hahaha.

1. When I am down, I like someone to be beside me and not leave me alone. But that person must be someone close. I will shoo away any Tom Dick or Harry that try to get flesh with me. Hahaha.

2. When I am happy, I like the whole world to celebrate with me.

3. I prefer a call over the phone then sms. I am a talkative person. The opportunity to open my mouth to talk is a great blessing for me. Hahaha.

4. I will shower twice a day.

5. I like to shit at least once a day. Help me to lose that 500g of body weight.

6. I may take up to 30mins to dress up. That include doing my hair, choosing my clothes and shoes and watches. (I have quite a few of them, aren't I vain? Hahaha.)

7. I shave my armpit hair. I believe untamed armpit hair is the cause of many BO out there. If you ever feel people are avoiding you, try shaving your armpit hair. Men in ancient Egypt do shave their body hair because of the heat and to prevent BO.

8. If someone ever piss me off real badly, I will wish for revenge. But when the opportunity for revenge come, I will end up blessing and protecting that person. Maybe I am too merciful, or maybe I thought this is a better way to "put hot coals on their head". Hahaha.

1st Service at Expo!!! + few issues to settle.

1st of all, tmr is Sandy's Birthday so wanna say
Happy Birthday Sandy!!!
Wish you all the best in your walk with God. May you prosper in your studies, in your relationship and everything you do!!!

Ok, service today is super long but it is also super GOOD! hahaha. Pastor shared about fear and the love of God.

Learned today that "Abba" is a very intimate term of calling father. Like calling "daddy". I believe I had a breakthrough today as memories of the good things my earthly dad did for me flash through my mind.

One particular incident was when my dad drove me to the hospital because I had a really high fever. I remembered my dad was really worried and he was speeding. I can still remember how I felt, very wretched, very sick and tears kept flowing down my eyes as the fever got higher and higher.

Then I begin to call God "Di" (as in dad-"dy"), the intimate way I used to call my earthly father and tears start to flow down my eyes. I begin to understand God as my loving Father even more today.

Went to fellowship with Brother Meng Chin CG today, pretty fun and got to know more people. However, I didn't join them for too long as I felt really tired. As I reach home, I was feeling headache, a bit nausea and I can't even really keep my eyes open.

Not really being in the best of health lately. Makes me pretty impatient so I hope all my friends will understand.


I really wanna talk about this.

I "scolded" my members for being late today. Got to wait for everyone. I decided to be a "lion" today nonetheless. But still, I feel my tone and my words are far from being a lion. I remembered the days I will ROAR at my members for doing brainless things right in church. I felt I am too much of a lamb these days le. Got to balance out, gotta be more like a lion also. I told off my members with a smile!!! Can you imagine that!

Please if you are reading my blog. Don't ever be late for CG or SVC again. You are not just wasting my time and the time of the people who reach early to book seats but also the CGL's time. Do you know our whole CG is late and Brother Meng Chin's CG members are booking seats for us? Do I have to keep repeating myself, "Don't be late!"

And I always see the same few people being late. Excuses like "The bus was delayed" is REALLY LAME to answer why you can be late for 40MINS! What's worse today? The whole CG is LATE!

Is it because I am always smiling that everyone thinks it is OK since I will not get angry? Or is it because Irene is too soft and you think because she will not scold or she will not be able to stop you that's why everyone dun bother? Or somehow, did you got into some doctrine that you can keep sinning by breaking your time promises because God's grace have given you the right to keep sinnning?

When you are late, you are also telling God He is not important by not turning up on time. This is the church, the house of the Almighty King, Lord of Host.

Our church called
CITY HARVEST CHURCH. Not CITY HARVEST HOTEL.
God is called
FATHER GOD, not RECEPTIONIST.
JESUS CHRIST, not BELL BOY.
HOLY SPIRIT, not ROOM SERVICE.

Please pull up your act. I still love all of you. I don't shout nor frown but it doesn't mean I am not angry. Please pray for one another, pray specifically for everyone. CG is not doing well, but what are we doing about it? Do you really want it to be disbanded? Or maybe you wanna be like a few who choose to backslide? Or why keep saying about how other members are not doing well and make it seems like YOU ARE DOING VERY WELL? The bible says,

Matthew 7:13
"And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?"

If all we have is just 4 or 5 people now and we can't even learn to love and unite one another, what makes you think we can contain 6, 7, 8 or more people?

Backsliders, I still love you all. I hope the grace of God still be with you. If not all of you but just one of you can come back and believe together once again, God can still revive a dead dream and turn it into a reality. Remember how we once multiplied into two CGs. Remember how we used to be so on fire to reach out to our friends. Remember how we always stay around to fellowship. Remember how excited we were when we joined a ministry and how proud we were when we are on duty?

How come a mere "O" level, exams, attachments or other worldly things could cause you to decide to leave a God who had suffered, beaten, humiliated and died on the cross for the sins of you and I? Remember how you shared testimonies on how God blessed you in your finances, in your studies, in your relationships?

The bible says:
Proverbs 23:13
"Do not withhold correction from a child, For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die."
Proverbs 29:15
"The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother."

I say all these because I love all of you enough to say it. All of us have a part to play to make the CG grow and to sharpen one another. We need each other to pray for one another, to care for one another and to love one another. Including me. I feel I need to do even more from today onwards.

Please pray for my health. I had being saying that I am tired since last week and this is what really makes me tired about but I am not going to give up anytime soon. I pray none of you will give up easily too.

God bless you. May the peace of God that surpass all understanding rest on you. May God gives you strength to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Amen.

A Change for the New Year.

With reference from Ziqin's blog, here a

What Breed of Dog Are You? Test
My results:
Benjamin, you're a Bernese Mountain Dog!
No bones about it, you're a good-hearted, people-loving Bernese Mountain Dog. Down-to-earth and loyal, no one works or plays harder than you do. You put your nose to the grindstone when it really counts, but you never neglect your social calendar. Simultaneously strong and sweet, you're very tuned-in to the feelings and needs of the other dogs you run with. Without having to be asked, you always have a helping paw to lend and a sympathetic shoulder to lean on. "Communication" is your middle name, and when that's paired with your unswerving devotion, you get a breed that everyone respects and trusts. Woof!

Dun you think it is quite true? Hahaha. The link is here:
http://web.tickle.com/invite?test=1000&type=t


I am quite a socialite. Can't really survive without having a nice conversation everyday. Quite the kind of person who will die if ever trap alone on a small island with a coconut tree.

Have you heard of the story, "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe"? It is about a guy who was trap on an island alone for 24 yrs.
If the character is me, the title will be called, "The Adventure of Benjamin Croaks".
Page 1: Benjamin shipwreck!
Page 2: Benjamin dies.
Duration of stay on island: 24 hours.
Cause of death: Lack of communication.
Last thing I am doing: Talking to 2 rubber balls I named "Briony" and "Cinthia".

I just did the D.I.S.C. personality test again today after so many months. I used to be a "DC", now I am an "ID"!!! Goodness!To say I am an "ID" means my primary personality is an I and my secondary is D. There are altogether 4 type of personality namely:

D - Choleric I - Sanguine S - Phlegmatic C - Melancholy
"D" and "I" are natural extrovert, "D" wanna be the boss in every situation, don't like delay, want effiency in everything they do. "I" like to have fun and enjoy everyone, talk and joke with everyone. Can't survive without friends, lots of friends all the time, but might not have very close intermate friendship. (This part is for me. I am more "I" than "D" thou.)
"S" and "C" are more introvert. "S" is very relational, agree with what everyone is saying, detest changes. Build lasting friendship. "C" is very detail, sort of perfectionist, always very talented. Difficult to have a lot of friends, yet will willingly commit his life for a true friend.

Party situation:--- All the noise make and screaming, shouting, dancing will most properly will done by the "I", "C" will thinking about why they serve apple juice instead of orange juice, "S" will tried to be nice to everyone and maybe even do counselling in the midst of all the noise, "D" will try to take over the host.

If you are interested to do the D.I.S.C. personality test, click HERE. (You must have Microsoft Excel.)
To read up more on the different personalities, click HERE.
Thanks to www.guitar4christ.com.

What I do want to to be more "I" and "S". Hahaha. Anyway, my "S" is in third place now, slowly catching up. Hahaha. My "C" drop rock bottom thou. BUT I AM STILL VERY SERIOUS WHEN IT IS TIME TO BE SERIOUS. Pls read previous post. Hahaha.

After so much new things and changes for this year, I probably will be changing my side bar too. Take away some things, add a chatbox, make it simpler yet more informative etc. Hahaha. Going to make it more ME for sure. God is Good. :)

Focus. Focus. Version 1.1

Let's start this post with something "light". Let me talk about my Christmas Wishlist. Hahaha. (It will also be the renewed wishlist for year 2006.)

1. An Acoustic Guitar.
Brands like Takamine, Taylor, Yamaha, Ibanez are my favourites. But if you wanna get something cheaper, a Harvest one will do (good as my practise guitar. :) ). I am more than willing to invest on my own "Favorite Guitar". Hahaha.

2. New Clothes!!!
I like the range of clothes that look rugged, cool and casual. Those with "tattoo" designs.
Brand-wise (or shop-wise), for a cheaper economic ones I would prefer Samuel & Kevin.
If you (or I) can spend more, Man Studio and Zara.
If you (or I) feels very rich, Skin and Ed Hardins. Hahaha.

3. A leather strap watch.
Have you seen the thick, black leather strap watch I always wear? That is only a cheap imitation I bought from Far East, $10 only!!! I would really appreciate if anyone (or myself) will get me a real, genuine one that is branded. Hahaha. My friend mentioned the brand Fossil or Tissot do carry such designs.

4. A new wallet?
Hmmm... My specification for a wallet... Lot's of card holders, coin compartment, Must be leather, must look COOL! Hahaha. Brand-wise... not too particular. But shop-wise, I will prefer the range found in the Wallet Shop, Seiyu and Takashimaya.

What not to get me?
Don't give me decorations, soft toys (PLEASE!!!), food, water bottles, drinking cups and mugs, photo frames... any other COMMON and USELESS and NON-CREATIVE ITEMS!
Also don't get me bags and shoes. I have a new bag already. I prefer to shop for my own shoes.

Aren't I thick-skin? Hahaha.


About my Attachment...

I got a case that was pretty serious yesterday. Right after dinner when I was nursing that case, I totally clam up and make no more jokes or fool around.

Strangely, whenever I come across such particular case, I will become a no-nonsense person. Friends who know me will know that I am pretty crappy most of the time. Always making anti-climax joke.

However, I was only smiling all the way yesterday but I was totally in no mood for casual conversation. I was extra nice to all the patients and visitors in my cubicle but I can take no joke from any of my friends or colleauges.

For example,
I need to borrow the parameter machine from my fellow student (also a good friend) to take the strict hourly parameter of this serious case. She "joked" with me saying "who was the one who said he don't need the machine for the time being" then she acted as if she will not lend it to me.
With a smile on my face, I just said, "ok" and I went off to take another machine from the linen room.
When she saw me coming back with the machine, she was pretty shocked and said, "You know I was only joking!" and I just tell her, with a smile, "I am in no mood for joke right now. Jokes aside, I have a pretty serious case under me." I don't waste time fooling around when I am serious.

However, I was extra nice to the patients and visitors like I said. I talked to them, celebrated one of the patient's birthday, make a deep impression of myself yesterday. Probably nursing that particular case is my calling.

For that case, I spend almost 2 to 3 hours straight attending to him as his condition sudddenly turned for the worse. Kept talking to him, groomed him, cut his nails, taking his very hard-to-read parameters (cuz it is so weak...) and even do Range of Movement exercises for him to try to improve his circulation. His condition only became a little better with much mechanical help.

For me, it is always a pleasure to take care of such cases. I will become very calm, focus, very detailed yet very empathetic. There will be a calm smile on my face at all times, and I will become eerily quiet... I may not even answer anyone if I am working on the case, and I will only be nice to my clients but I make it a point not to scream at or scold anyone if disturbed.

My revelation to my work, knowing when to joke, when to be serious. came from this verse,
"There is a time for every activity under the sun."
and my version?
"...a time to have fun, a time to be serious."

Oh well. Not easy to understand what I am trying to say huh?
To all my friends, please know when I am not in the mood to joke, especailly when I am in the midst of serious work. I may get pissed off even though I will still smile. :)


Now a simplier thing to understand.
I am having a pretty bad sore throat now so please pray for me. I am taking medication so I am not fasting this week. oh wells...
Something about me. In case I have yet to say how I like to be appreciated, please know that I do things according to this principle, "Do unto others what you want others to do unto to you."
To put it simply, what I do for others are what I myself will appreciate others to do to me too. I will not do anything I don't like to others. So if anyone still thinking how to please me, just think of how I always try to please you. Hahaha.
Writing this down cuz a few people seem to think I am a mystery and don't know what I like.

Summary - 1.CHC Shifting to Expo 2.Cinthia's Birthday.

Picture speaks more than words. Too tired to type. Hahaha.

Goodbye Jurong, Hello Expo!!!
After being at Jurong for 4yrs, we finally outgrown our miracle building and have to shift to a larger space at Expo. The last weekend service happen to have the last water baptism for the English service in Jurong. Here's the photos...

Last look at our miracle, pillar-less auditorium...

The "last" water baptism (for the English service).

On Wednesday, I attended the prayer meeting and get to see the new worship location at Expo for the very 1st time!!!

3 screens!!! Isn't it magnificient?!!!

Look at the crowd as the members fills up the 7000 seater capacity hall!!!

Making Things Come True For A Friend.

It's Cinthia's birthday. She treated Briony and I at The Myammar Restaurant for Burmese food. Briony and I got her a cake and a new outfit!!!

At the restaurant. The Tiramisu cake for Cinthia. The cake itself is a miracle. Hahaha. Right Cinthia and Briony?

Now the most fantastic moment of the birthday...

Cinthia trying out the outfit Briony and I got for her!!! Isn't she pretty?!!! Hahaha.

P.S. I think the white half jacket goes well with almost any simple top, so long it isn't too white. Hahaha.

I Think I am Getting Old...

I seems to be coughing again lately. I wonder if it is because quite a few of my patients are actually coughing. I also tend to forget things pretty easily. I forgot to bring a pack of potato wedges home for my brother after I bought it this afternoon. Maybe I am getting old...

Yesterday was Monday Blues for me. Made a lot of mistakes while charting down my observation. A lot of chart had my signature on it, all the cases of countersigning against the wrong entry I made. Haiz... Hahaha.

Anyway, today seems much better. It isn't so busy in the ward, or perhaps, I got used to it that I no longer think it is "busy". I joked around with the rest of the students and staff nurses today. Making anti-climax joke as usual "suanning" people. Hahaha. Yup. I can say I am getting used to thing in AH already. :)

I have being pretty drained though... not just because of atttachment but also because of the things I am struggling with. Do pray for me. :)

Mixed Feelings

It was wonderful today. Hahaha. Sister Robin share her life testimony in church and all I can say is, GOD IS GOOD! Hahaha.

Had a pretty good fellowship with Brother Meng Chin's CG members after svc today. One of his member is getting water baptised today too. My CG went along to grace the event. Since Brother Meng Chin CG is about 40plus strong (almost like a zone), we happen to be one of the loudest when that member went down the water. Hahaha.

Briony and I celebrated Cinthia's Birthday today!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINTHIA!!!

Thanks for the treat at the Burmese restaurant. Thanks for being such a great friend!!! I am so glad you like the outfit we got for you. IT REALLY KILLED OUR BRAIN CELLS WHEN WE WERE SHOPPING FOR IT!!! Hahaha.

Halfway thru, Irene called me up and I share certain issues that I had be shouldering and keeping for so long. It made me kinda glad, yet sad... I felt I kinda ruin the birthday cuz of it, I hope Briony and Cinthia don't mind... But thanks for listening gals. I felt I had a breakthru today cuz I finally shared something that I had always feared to share for the past one year.

Since the 2 of you know, pls pray for me. I thank God for friends like you two, who can listen and understand to much extent the things I go thru to share such things. Pls pray for me. Thanks. GOD IS GOOD. :)

P.S: Dun ask me what is the issue. It is something personal so I will not share it with everyone, for I don't seek attention. :) Thank God for Briony, Cinthia and Irene. Thank God for listening too. GOD IS GOOD. :)

Makeup CG

Attended Brother Meng Chin's CG at Bukit Gombak today. Really fun CG to attend. Members are open, excited and very accomodating. :)

Today happen to be their CG multiplication and it multiple 3 WAYS !!! WOW!!! Hahaha. That is something to behold.

I get to know a few of his members like Terry, Sandy, Elton, Pei Shan and Jenna whom I brought to COPE ministry today. Hahaha. (There's more people but I think it will form a long list.)

When you don't know what to do, do what you do best. I played the guitar and it happen that a few of the members wanted to learn the guitar and we start having a guitar fellowship! Hahaha.

It is an amazing CG. Thank God it is this CG I will be attending for makeup for the next 4 weeks. Brother Meng Chin is a great CGL!!!

I think I quite bored today, went to do a personality test and this is the result I got.


Title of Quiz: Get to know yourself better

Your view on yourself:
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.

The seriousness of your love:
You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.

Your views on education:
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.

The right job for you:
You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.

What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.

Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

I think it pretty much reflect the real me. Hahaha. If you're bore or curious, do try it at
http://quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx
Let me know if it's accurate for you. :)

One week of attachment.

It's being one week and I am getting use to the system in AH. Hahaha.

I am now my usual jovial self, making people laugh everywhere I go. Making puns, anti-climax jokes, making fun of people, being dramatic and laughing out loud. Hahaha.

I am happy that this shift of student nurses I work with are hardworking and also easy to get along. As a joker, I am able to get along well with everyone, just put a smile on your face at all times.

The students that work closer with me are Szemin, Janna, Yiling and Soek Mooi. For some reason, I can really build pretty good rapport with them. Hahaha.

I think tonight going to be a grandmother of storm. The wind is very strong and it looks like it is about to have a down pour. Oh wells...

By the way, here is a poem by my brother that was commented by his school teacher. Here it goes...

GOLDFISH

There is a goldfish in my house

It never respond or seldom moves about

There was once it splurted water on my blouse

I went crazy and had to shout it out

'cos both sadness and happiness were aroused

that my goldfish finally move faster than a sushi belt.

Goldfish... Sushi belt... do I see some pun here or what? Hahaha. Maybe anti-climaxizm runs in the family? Or maybe punning starts from young? Hahaha. But I think that's a pretty good effort for a primary 5 kid. :)