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. :)