So yesterday was the New Year's Eve. Well, given that amount of work, all that I could manage was to attend the nightwatch service in the church at night. Yeap, indeed, even on a festive season as such, half of it was fully dedicated to work. 

Left house at 7 to meet Faith at Sempang. After so many on-offs and discussions, we finally came to a decision to meet on the last day of the year. A special year of novel events marked its end by spending it with a significant someone. At first I thought I might be slightly late, but the bus came earlier than expected, and the traffic turned out to be better than it seemed to be. So in the end, I was early instead. Well, a place of memories always struck much sentiments and emotions. Bearing that in mind, the guy-deep-in-thought decided to take the old route to that playground. Yes indeed, the only constant is in the change itself. It became serenity no more, but largely plagued with the presence of the foreign workers. 

Went to the old place where we only had dinner once, before Faith turned out shortly after. Haha, had a nice long conversation after so long. Stop blaming me for setting the time earlier arh! It didn't turn out to be too much of a waste in the end! Good quality time, somemore it's the last day of the year!  Walked around at Shop and Save before setting off to church together. Met Joel's cell who had gone for cell outing earlier that day. Nightwatch service was definitely fun, talking about changes and relating it to one of the chapters in Joshua, linking across Exodus and Deuteronomy. Cool service, until count down. It sure felt good. Walked Faith home. And that should mark a good end note to year 2008 bah^^

Original plan was to have breakfast at a place near my secondary's school, and amazingly after sleeping at 4 in the morning, I managed to wake up at 7, only to be notified that the breakfast was cancelled. Well, to be waken up in the morning was already bad enough. Waking up purposely was definitely worse. Grudgingly, I dug myself back under the comfy blanket. That knock off lasted me until 12, which means I was late.

Had Canadian Pizza home-delivery for lunch, and the remaining remained a full-steam work day as the past few days were. Dinner was catered for by courtesy of Joel's mom. Yeap, I love the fish! Haha, now I realise how few people know how to appreciate the joy of knawing on the bones, especially my favourite part- the skin! Anway, I stayed at his house until 9 when I finished an assignment, before finally setting off for home. 

Hm... This few day's been pretty productive. Thank God for giving me the peace of mind to help me concentrate on work. Thank God for helping me manage my time properly. All the prayers that I have prayed for seemed to be fulfilling itself one by one. Thank God for listening and answering my prayers. Now that I even read the braoder perspective on bus rides! 

Today's the New Year, so before Nightwatch Service, or maybe even the stayover, I hope I can finish a bit of whatever's left of me. Thank you Father for all the happenings in that past one year!

Anyway, the morning saga went like this. Woke up, lazed, woke up, lazed, woke up, lazed. Good thing I set my alarm 2 hours before the actual time, so after all the waking and lazing, I was just nice. Neither early nor late. 

After service, we had this lunch thing at some restaurant opposite block 85. It sure was a filling lunch, considering we had 2 desserts. The dishes were not bad, and I like the steamed fish particularly. Very nice=) Fellowship after lunch was at Century Square for another movie outing. This time we watched Bedtime Stories. I realise I haven't been catching really fantastic movies recently, considering the number of stars I rated The Day the Earth Stood Still. Bedtime Stories is worth just as much I think.

Had some observation brain-teaser games at Sarah's house after the movie. James taught me one today, and that added on to my collection of many many. The new version of scissors paper stone is coming our way=)

Anway, cousin from Kuala Lumpur came to visit us. So I had to make a move at 1815. Haha, first time saw his wife. Congratulations! Had a long long chat with him, and showed him some of my photos, including that of my 2 relationships. 

Cousin: "Then got a third one?"

Me: "No, don't have."

Cousin: "Why?"

Me: "The second one still.." ^^ Figure this our yourself.

Saw them down to their car, and got his email. Shall chat with him online when he gets back to Malaysia.=)

So today I only woke up at noon. This few day I've been taking very good care of Destiny, like help her cover blanket and give her the she-sew-pillow. Haha, I'm learning to treasure things more nowadays. Bao Hui told me about her friend's friend who is 2 years senior than us died in a pilot training somewhere, and I ended up smiling to myself. Haha. Not that I'm saddist, but that thought crossed my mind many times before. What if I step out of the road and get knock down by a car. That was a very lasted thoughts from long ago, but I got the answer recently. If I am to die now, people will surely cry for me because they care for me. Then soon, my Christian friends will feel happy for me, because I've gone to join my Father in the perfect world. Then my family might become more open to Christianity, and accept it one day. And most important of all, I know I will die loving someone. And because I died, it becomes an eternal love, that never ends. So I know I will watch over her, even if she marries another man, I know I will still watch over her. Then I know I will die smiling, because she liked my smile. So I will smile more. <3 

This afternoon, went out with mom and sis, and spent a lot of money. Hm... Bought the cartridges for printer, so I'm really gonna save up already. 

Been chionging Mega House proposal half the day, and the compilation of the first draft is finally completed! Haiz. More work to chiong now! Be happy, because tomorrow is Sunday! Haha. And I promised to smile more^^

Notice something! I'm in all the photos! Haha. Joel finally sent me all the photos. I still got a big bulk in the sharing folder from jocylyn! So stay tune! 

Here's what I found out about Boxing day. I read it on one of the source that Boxing day traces back to not too far back, at around the 19th Century. The rich people used to have very extravagent celebration on Christmas, which resulted in much wasted food. So the next day, they would donate these remaining foods to the poor, and that became a tradition, which continued to be celebrated until today. Well, another version I heard from Angelina is that Boxing day is the day of opening Christmas presents, as suggested by it's name. And one last clarification, it's boxing day, not boxer, not boxer's. I used to call it he latter though.

So boxing day was abnormal I guess. Sister had wanted me to accompany her to fix her laptop. By the way, her laptop just died, I don't know when, when she was watching her video some days ago. Hohoho, no one will vie with me the cable anytime soon already=). The repairman told her that her laptop will probably be warded for 7 days. Haha. Get well soon then lappy. I hope mine will remain as jumpy and lively as ever. After all it's still young, only the exact same age as someone's laptop. Same day somemoe=) Mine's a few hours younger though.

Orhs ya, speaking about it being abnormal, I spent the entire day at home. Like duh, who wouldn't when they have practically zero place to go. So I just spent it at home, called Auntie Linda to arrange for the sunning of mattresses, which turned out to be a save of trip, because they had already done it for us. Thank you to the associates, and apologies for the inconvenience caused. There goes our last meeting for the party committee. Hopefully, there will be some debrief soon. 

So I stayed at home, and did work? Yes, when Magnified finally came to an end, it's time to start work. Not that the party is dreadful, or that I've been looking forward to homework. In fact, I wanted none of that- party to last forever, and homework to never come. But faced with reality, cruelty just loves to strike us hard. So the entire day was dedicated to work. Literally, a whole day work. Despite that, only one assignment of that worksheet is done. Hm. I guess, it's not productive, neither anywhere near intensive, but the time dedicated was really a lot. And I'm proud of myself. Gonna continue that momentum! Happy Boxing day.

I'm missing someone.

Christmas service was pretty much like any normal Sunday service, except that I was there much earlier, and the eyes a little more swollen from all the crying I had. Morning was spent decorating the hall, and seeing people and wishing them Merry Christmas is surely a nice thing to do. And aboe all, I enjoy all the songs, especially We are the Reason! I sat with Alvin at the front row, and the I felt such a strong sense of His presence. The songs, and all the worshipping! Father Lord, you are the one Great God! I love you!

*chorus + # together

After service was much clearing up of the hall, and I had my first ride in a pick-up in my entire 

life. Haha, a short ride, but a cool ride. Do much shifting and all, before setting off to Tampines Mall with them for fellowship. I had red duby for dessert. Not bad, but tiredness got over me so much so that I went home after that. Didn't join in their baking. Haha.

But when I got home, I didn't really get the sleep that I had intended, but instead came online and did some homework. Merry Christmas once again! 

BIG BIG THANKS to the Lord, our Heavenly Father, for making everything possible. For everything happens because you allow them to, and they were all in your great plan for us. Father Lord, thank you for seeing us through, not only on the night of the event, but through the entire proccess of planning, and even through our entire life. Thank you for blessing each of us with the different characters so that every area of the planning was properly looked after. And most importantly, thank you for guiding us through in everyway possible, for we know it would not have been possible if not for you. Father Lord, on this special occassion where we celebrated the birth of the King 2008 years ago, I pray that you will coninue to work with the hearts of those who came and didn't come. Soften their hearts, and open the eyes of their heart,  so that they will finally come to know you. Thank you Father, for empthising with us, and being so tolerant of our sinful nature. Thank you Father for loving us so much, and not willing to give up on us. Thank you Father for sending us not your prophet, not anyone, but your Son to die for us on the cross, so that we were all redeemed from our sins. Father, on this special day, I commit myself in your hands, and sincerely pray that you will continue to watch over all of us. Merry Christmas Father!

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

So 24th was "MAGNIFIED 2008", the Christmas party which I've been so eagerly trying to invite, but managed none in the end. So I set off to look for my scarf, which I've already seen numerous times before, but was unsure if I should call it a deal. That day, I finally harden up my mind, and set off to Giodano to get it, but it was out of stock already. Looked like God was being kind to me, and wanted me to save some money for my already very thin wallet. 

Was like super early for the meeting, because I've intended it to be really not-so-tight-fitting schedule, like there will be no need to rush, yet everything will be nicely done and briefed and planned. Iris was punctual, Alvin was next to come, and the rest were up to an hour late. So apart from engaging in some few-liners random chat with Iris, and seeing Alvin's shadow roaming everywhere around the school, I was just stoning at the couch. Finally, Faith arrived, and was followed by Joel shortly after. Got started with many log stuff like cutting of the slips, stablilising of the candles, sorting of party packs etc. Well, I got the more mental job, that is to brief the emcee (Iris only. Jeremy was briefed by her later on). Looks fine, and felt good calming and soothing people of their nervousness. And finally, Iris and me set off to collect he decorations from some ulu room in the side hall. The boxes sure looked bulky, but they were manageable bah. 

Decorating the Service Hall is sure a lot of work. But thinking about it probably being the last that we will be working with Faith, I just want to do my best, or at the very least ensure everything is taken care of. Yes, if this is ever gonna be an end note (which I never want it to be), then I'm just gonna do whatever I can to make sure it's a good one. Just want to get back that feeling of 1 year ago, like really. She said it felt like, so I hid my sorrow well? Anyway, Christmas Tree setting up was fine, and seeing everything goes in place bit by but just made everything felt worthwhile. The lights, the hangings, the table, the powerpoint, the music. Haha, I hope I had spent more time with her, but I ought to be contented with that amount that I had bah. 

Time ticked by almost unnoticeably, and soon it was 430 already. That was the last thing I had wanted. I've been hoping and praying ever since 3 days ago that 24th doesn't come so soon, and even if it does, make sure it doesn't pass too fast. But time just seemed to have its way all the time. 430 was Daphne's breifing, but Deqi, she and I took up a great portion of the first part rehearsing our skit. We had wanted the game 2-line vocabulary from the American game show, "Whosel line is it anyway", but after many rounds of trials, we decided to leave it out, but to replace it with Sound effects. As for how the replacement went, read on to find out. 

Then it started raining, and yet we were asked to shift the mattress away from the hall to some classrooms. Only Alvin was kind enough to help me, so in the end we were both quite drenched and sweaty, and I felt unwell. Bad dizzy head, with an unpleasant stomach upset. 

When I was back at Service Hall, the ambiance had already been tuned to the event mood, and most people were in already in their seats. 

Commencement: MAGNFIED begun. Despite a bit of technical error with the powerpoint at the beginning, everything went by unnoticed, and went well thereafter. 

Program list for the night:

-Arrival

-Random entertainment by emcees (interviewing)

-Ice breaker: Who am I?

-Dinner

-Song dedication

-Santa Hat

-Zong Ji Mi Ma

-Charade

-Interval

-Guess the Song

-Fashion Show

-Skit (sound effects)

-Prize-giving

-Gift-exchange

-Photo-taking

-Count down

-Sparklers

-Clean up

Haha, looks like an eventful evening huh? And at my table, no doubt I felt a little awkward initially, because I only recognised an acquaintance whom I made during the previous Youth Camp. But I guess I managed to click into a good conversation very quickly, and it actually spread to the neighbouring table. And all of them actually believed that I'm only 14 this year. Haha, of course I was not that bad, and I reveal my real age some time later. 

Songs Dedication was nice! I dedicated one song to Faith- I'll remember You. As much as I want to say that I will really remember you, not vaguely, but very clearly, that's also on behalf of all the other people. I'm sure you'll be missed. Especially... Anyway, I helped Mr Poh dedicated a song to his Boys Brigade Boys, and that song was "Dreaming of You". It all happened like this: He was talking to me telling me that he can't recognise all the songs, and he felt out-of-era, so I recommended him that song telling him it's very nice. And he told me since it's very nice, why not dedicate it to everyone, hence my intention: dedicate on his behalf to his BB-boys. Funny and sily awkwardness, but very cute=)

Games were fine, and the frequent mistakes to the Ultimate Secret Code was cute too. In the end, we just gave them on the spot=P Wahaha. And with games definitely comes a forfeit, and Whose Line is it Anyway proved to be a really good sourse for cool forfeits. First forfeit of the day was some butt-writing thing, but second one rocked! It's the "helping hands" from Whose line. Haha, the effect was super good! 

Charade was a little dry, because it was super hard! But Rachael was really good in that, and her chemistry with Benedict was amazing! Isn't it wonderful that God created everyone with a special connection to the other? Cool siblings! Free time rocks, with lots of chit-chats and photo-taking. Enjoyed spending time with Faith, like really quality time, helping each other to control the powerpoint. Even if it's silence, the presence is felt? Charmaine, I'm sure you understand what I mean. ^^  Everything was well-received after that. Oh ya, me and Daphne did the skit, and I remember we were really scared because seriously 90 % impromptu. But somehow we overcame it, and the response turned out good. =)

Had a committee category fashion show, and all of us sat in that really cute pose for phototaking. Haha, and I was awkwardly sitting in the middle in front, like block the people behind. Opps=P

Few minutes to time, I went out to set up the candles. Soon, we were brought to the climax, and everyone was really high! Isn't it amazing to see God at work? 

It's just so good to see everyone enjoying, especially when we've put in so much effort in the planning. That of course, included all the conflicts that we went through. But everything is worthwhile now! Good job everyone! 

Special thanks to Faith, for showing so much tolerance and being a good leader for a first-timer, and everything. You did a really good job! Loves you, Faith. 

Thank you Daphne for giving us so much good and solid suggestions based on your experience. You've been really good with briefing and relating to people. Got so much to learn from you. 

Thanks to Jolyn for being my fellow program partner and doing your job properly all the time. Nice working with you=)

Thanks to Jocylyn for being so supportive and taking responsibility in every areas possible. You are nice to work with=)

Thanks to Lydia for doing up the beautiful cards and sashes. Also thank you for sticking to the committee=)

Thanks to Iris and Jeremy for the wonderful emceeing you guys have put up. It was really good. At least I felt so=) Good job!

Thanks to Pastor Steven for giving us this opportunity to not only get first-hand experience in planning events beyond school, and also this opportunity to work with one another, and most importantly, trusting in us despite our lack of experience.

Thanks to Charmaine, Deqi, JiaEn and everyone who turned out early to help out with the decorations. Your efforts are very much appreciated. 

Thanks to everyone who turned out for the event. It was you guys for made the event such a booming success! A booming record-breaking attendance of 45! 

Thanks to Auntie Lydia and every departments that were associated in one way or the other, that had helped us in terms of logistics and all. Thanks you=)

Last but not least, thanks to Joel Wong for doing a good job with the PA. Without the PA, the event would not have been possible.

Had sparklers and pinata for the suprise and the event officially ended after that. Ok, that was the best I managed. After that, I became really sad and emo. I wanted to cry, but the tears just refused to come out, and the feeling was really bad. 

Soon, Faith got to leave, and I knew I should not segregate myself anymore, so I went to the door, knocked on it, and gave her a good bye hug... Well.. That was really sad. That was the last I saw of her... Had a short walk with Yan Jun, and he asked me if anything bad had happened recently that I was looking so sad all the time. Alvin asked me why I looked so emo. That was all for a cause. Indeed, it was something really sad... 

When I got back, Deqi gave me a tap on my shoulder. He knew what happened. But that tap triggered everything. Tears begun to gush out, and I went out to the staricase area to cry. Yes, I cried. Should not hold it back. Been praying very hard while  cried. Strong emotional struggle. After what seemed very long, Charmaine came in. Had a long chat I guess. By the time we got out, it was already 5 according to her. Hm... So we spent like 4 hours sitting there, recollecting all the memories of the soon-to-be-gone. Haha, took turn to cry and comforting each other. Dumb, but realistic. It just happened. 

-sempre no meu coração-

It just went the other way. I tried...

Had wanted to follow sister to her school at Singapore Poly. A bit far, but at least better than staying at home and get blasted by loud radio. Well, that being one of the reasons, the more major one got to be the fear of silence. Another irony.

Went to Joel's house and did up the whose line script. Search Whose line is it anyway outlaws. It's really funny=). Then went for lunch with him. Talk talk, and Jolyn baked cookies. Look really nice. I didn't eat because it's gonna be a Christmas present. So if I eat now, lose the meaning arh! Don't misunderstand!

Tomorrow I'm going again I think. Got to get everything fixed soon!

After service was supposed to be some rehearsal, but was called off. So we did a bit of things for Magnified. It's coming really soon, but I hope it doesn't end too soon. Haiz. Irony in life. I'm losing time to even blog, which explains the quality of recent entries. I'm enjoying the presence and the harmony, so let's hope time pauses there? 

Dear Heavenly Father,

I sincerely commit myself in your hands. Father, I want to let you be the in charge of my life, so please take away whatever pain and agony I'm going through. Father, I know that you understand how I feel because like Logan said, you are close with your Son too, but you gave Him to us. On that day Jesus died on the cross for us, we were saved. Father, I just want to thank you for whatever happened and is happening, and Father, I also want to thank you for being merciful and giving us countless chances to keep trying no matter how many times we fail. Father Lord, I pray for a guidance, to tell me which way to go. Father Lord, I pray for you to take over all my emotions, and remind me that whenever I'm in trouble and whenever I try to do things on my own will, remind me that I've already committed myself in your hands. Father, I sincerely apologise for whatever sins I've committed; for whatever trust I've denied you; for simply neglecting you and trying to take all things into my own hands. Father, I'm praying all this and hoping that you will grant them to me. Not according to my own will, but yours.

In Christ, Amen.

But time continued to advance. Did a bit of stuff in the room, trying to figure out how to make the stand, and I'm wondering how's it coming now. I will miss you... When other things were placed above me, I felf unfair. Then I look up into the sky, and realise the reason for me to thank. To find out the instant remedy of God's creation, to find the relief to even the greatest pain. The soothing white of the above which used to guide the people in the day. Widified the pupil became, and I was looking at the far far away. Somewhere distant and somewhere indescribable. Then perhaps I will feel your presence; that I'm not alone. Marvel at the marvels- who created the stars and know them by name; who created me and know me by faith. Who created the sky and recognise me by pain? Yes, Father. Thank you so much.

After that went out with Jocylyn and Lydia to Daniel and James' house. A journey neither long nor short, but definitely talked a lot. At least that managed to push something back. Finally we were there, and they were watching some weird shows. Hm... In the end got invited by the girls to Daniel's room for ladies' chat? Intimidating to be in a room full of girls arh. So the intro game was SSM? Does anyone know what's that? Quite novel to me. Then played Who-what-huh, Chucky Chucky Bang Bang, and animal concentration. Hm... Except the second one, the rest were fun. I like animal concentration! Penguin is fun, especially when so many people cannot do it=) Thanks girls for the fun! 

After that went to Tampinese Mall to scour for that top I've been looking for, but to no avail. But manage to get a farewell pressie at least. That's that bah. That must have been the longest afternoon that I've ever had. Somehow, that afternoon was fun and enjoyable but yet doesn't fly. Thank God for that bah. At least He sees that I'm in great need of some soothings...

First carolling practice was fine. YanJun sounded funny=P But I think we did ok? 

The songs are:

1) What child is this

2)Hark the Herald Angel Sings

3)Joy to the World

4)Christmas is about His Glory

I tried to search online for nice ones to post here, but apparently I feel that the one we sang were nicer. Really impressed! First house was at Auntie Linzi's place, and the house was nice! I hope I will be able to afford one that is like that next time. Gastric struck before anything, so I decided to miss all the food. Second house at Pastor Steven's has my favourite mashed potato=(. Somehow my impression of what we should do when gastric strikes is the reversal of what other people think. Last house was at Daphne and Jocylyn's. I like the grey chinchilas. Quite cute. Bubbles Sten and Evan. 

At night I left with Joel and Jolyn. Dropped at my place first before going on to their house for stayover. Hm... Carolling was beyond description, just like how fast the time passed. But I like the carolling. Seriously, if there's ever gonna be another one, I want to go! It's really nice...

Anyway, another confusion! Had asked xiao zhu to go jogging today morning, but naughty Judah just refused to obliged. So he slept at 3 in the morning and almost couldn't wake up that morning. Luckily God treated him good, and made him send a nice sweet farewell message to Leg, and the next morning before she left, she replied! Haha, my wake up call, and in the midst of half-awakeness, I barely managed to reply what I want to tell her! Anyway, it meant safekeep it well=) My wake up call! So when xiaozhu called me at a few minutes to 7, I was already awoken and just lazing around on the bed. Got out of bed, and rushed down to the park, and xiaozhu was no where in sight! Literally, no where! So I thought I missed her? That 10 minutes delay and everything. So I decided to jog to her place, perhaps she's at the park near her house? And no, still no avail. With that, I walked back to my park, hoping to at least meet her along the way. Still no. (Lack of sleep malfunction-ify whatever that is in the body, be it brain or lungs- and breathlessness was catching up in me!). Finally, I reached home, and my mom told me I got a message: xiaozhu: I reached home already. Jogged myself couldn't find you. Grr.... Well, at least I exercised, not enough though. Added 50 situps and 50 leg lifts afterwards. 

Met Joel at Tampines Mall at 10, and xiaozhu was late. She watched Mr bean until she forgot the time. Excuse me, is there any other reason more lame than this. But anyway, it was F.F minus 2 movie outing. 

Bought tickets to The Day the Earth Stood Still. Had brunch at YaKun. I had wanted porrige, but settled for toast in the end. My first time, and the bread was fine, the coffee was fine, but not the egg. Yes, I never ate soft-boiled egg before, especially when they were not warm. Eeew! Had a few games of spot the difference in the arcade before proceeding with our movies. We entered the wrong cinema and took someone else's seats, very much thank to the self-proclaimed smart farmer. *stick out tongue*. Kind of early for that show, and the pre-show videos sucks! Very little thrillers and lots of advertisements! And the cinema was so empty, that all the mischief crept in, none was executed though. Had initiated the Americans' way of appreciation to movies (clap hands at good shows), but apparently none was good enough to strike that back into my mind when the show started. So we didn't do that either. The show was fine, rating 3 out of 5. Haha. I like the Male lead (I think he also acted in Matrix as Neo) and the kiddo (the kid himself, not his role. He's Will Smith's son I think). 

After movie, the other 2 was kind enough to accompany me Judah to get clothes for the party. Got a pants from Flashbox, and I love it! Typical love at first sight kind. Then went on to scour for top top, but to no avail. Spotted one in Giordano, but procrastinated. Hm. Wanted to look for better options and cheaper ones, but if nothing comes out before Wednesday, I might just settle for that? =P Haha! 

Late noon, went to Pasir Ris to meet with the other committee people and set off to Joel's house for the general meeting. I think this is the best meeting we have so far! Shall not reveal, but I was given the role of somewhat close to a backup emcee! Wa! Scared! 

Someone will be leaving us after the 24th, I wonder I'm the how manyth person to learn about this. Well, sadness, but God has everything planned, and He has our best interest at heart. Praise the Lord for all that had happened and is happening. 

Yay! My photos!=)

And some videos=)

Anyone wants to go for whatever marathon or long jog, ask me along k!?=)

Yes, congrats me! It didn't collapse when I poked the balloon inside! Perfect hard shell=).

Noon was spent resting, and somehow I felt like retrieving my old hobbies- watch the discovery channels and anything of that sort. First was a 1996 movie in hallmark, Mrs Santa Claus. It's an olden days musical film, and I can vouch for it! It's really nice- the mucis and the story=)

Mrs Santa Claus (my new love=))

After that I watched a show on the history channel, regarding the search for the Arc of Convenant mentioned in the Bible. According to the bible, it went missing after the invasion fo the Babilon in Jerusalem. It was thought to have been brought to the Babilon city after the war, along with the other valuables. And when they were returned to Jerusalem sometime later, the Arc of Convenant didn't come along back. An alternative suggestion was that the Jewish hid the Convenant in some underground chamber when they learn about the invasion, and the show brought us down to see one of the chambers. So they set off to look for the evidence of the Arc of Convenant, tracking every possible details, offshore to onshore. 

Hope came alive when they were in some Ethopian city where the people said that the churches there had the Arc of Convenant. Orhs well, they did have it, but it's the replica one. In fact, all the churches there had a copy each. So that's not the genuine one. But according to them, the replica was constructed according to the description of the real one in the bible, in terms of dimension, materials etc. Then they followed some details, I forgot what, to an island on a river, both of which the Ethopians believe, are Holy. And on that island, they were brought by the priests there to a Holy spot, where the Arc of Convenant was thought to have been placed in the olden days. They discovered an important evidence there- man-made dents in the rock ground, that were dug by hands (according to the host). these holes have collected over the numerous thousands od years. And they were pondering over why would the tent stay at that kind of height and not be blown away, and the holes were the answer. They feet of the tent were pinned in the those holes, keeping them steady from the wind. Evidence 1: the distance at which the holes were apart were the same as the dimensions mentioned in the bible- 15 feet by 15 feet (if I didn't remember wrongly). This kind of confirmed it's existence.

Then they went to another Ethopian city as was interpreted from one of the stories the priests there said. On the journey back, they encountered a strong storm, which according to the boat captain, was very dangerous. He had encountered one years ago, and he knew how bad it was. But thank God, they managed to come out safely. Praise the Lord! In the end, they found the city, and found the thing they wanted to find, but only to realise that it was aother replica. 

Ohs well, you don't need to see it to believe it. What you need is to just believe! Well, I do at least. And the evidence stays strong, and the Noah's Arc had already been discovered somewhere in Turkey already! =)

Finally got online at night. I really need the motivation to start work!=(

Anyway, meeting was fine, with full-attendance, regardless how late some turned up. Was with much silence though, because I got so pissed by unreplied messages. Yes people, if you are discussing matters with me via SMS or any text mode communication, 2 things for you all to take note: 1. reply fast; 2. be sure to reply! Gosh, it's so irritating when people take like forever to reply, or don't reply at all, isn't it? Wa! IRRITATING!

Then there was some modification to the plan. Hm.. And in the end, throughout the whole meeting we only made one dice. Yes, that's it, no continuation, no doubt! Pinata making was chaotic, and it collapsed the minute I poked it. Well, I spent an entire 4 hours into late night making mine, while they just pasted their 3 layers within an hour. See the difference?

Alright, so yesterday was a total dedication to Magnified! It's gonna be super successful, I know it=) Thank God in advance!

The photos are finally here! SL-Camp group 3! Yay!

Hm.. Realise I've been posting a lot of posts each day! Hm... Who cares!=P

So I had a quick bath, and rushed off to school. I like my new haircut! That was random, but I like it=) Attendance was far from good, but I felt it was better? Haha, sometimes lesser people mean less noise, less digressions etc. Now we know who were the ones who always digress. (keep mummed=P). I guess today's HRC meeting got to be the one I spoke most! Haha, not a lot though. Meeting lasted for an hour, and nagging lasted for 20 minutes? Hm. It was an one-to-one nagging by Cheryl! We really got to start Mega House! Hm... 

After that, I went to Joel's place. Played Mahjong Titan. Hm. I just completed one of each layout on my computer=). Had lunch with him at Downtown East, and bought a running shoes, which the sales person claimed to be a walking shoes designed to look like a running shoes. Hm... I don't get it, but I bought it nevertheless. Mizuro's just too expensive for me- over 100 bucks even after discount! Keep this in mind, don't go for material stuffs. Hm. That's it!

Went to meet Auntie Grace after that, and did some grocery with the Wong family again. Hm, second time already. Set off for home after that, and went to find mom at Fair Price. That's it for today bah.

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mood: shacked=(

Thus Friday morning was the day I took a train again, after what seemed like eons. My last ride was last year if I had not remembered wrongly. Anyway, the place remained pretty much the same, and everything went pretty smoothly. Thank God for making that possible. We were in the station at 0730 and before that only God knows there was a train at 0740h. Thus, very much to God's grace, we make it only by that margin of the entire time, and off we went to Malaysia. Spacious rides always have the effects to make the ride more enjoyable, and indirectly made it feel shorter than usual. After that, we went to the only town in that city and begin our shopping. but it was before long that my sister complained of a stomachache. The next thing to note is that this stomachache plaqued her for the remaining of this trip. 

Anyway, I bought a cap, which I'm super in love with! Woohoo! Love it to bits. Shall reveal in it in 9 days time=) Somehow the Kluang's center for shopping has declined a lot down the years, and it only took us an entire morning to scourn that entire place. Hm. Not very long, is it? So in the noon, we just set off to second Aunt's place, and third Aunt's place. Hm, not a good way to end the day with, but that's just how life is like- downs settled in after some stretches of highs. Anyway, that may not be a good way, but definitely not the worst. At least the last episode of the HongKong serial spiced things up a bit, if not a lot. ^^ My sister fell in love with Tim=P And I never deny he's a really good actor , from like many many years ago. 

The following day was spark off with a walk to the nearby market. Yes, there's this Pasak Malam thing not too far away, not too near either. So the family of 3 decided to take a stroll there to get some breakfast for our host and ourselves. There was this buddhist temple built nearby, and my mom and sis decided to go in and pray. I went in too, but I just sat at one of the bench there and spoke to my own God, whom I follow everywhere I go. Anyway, the calmness in that environment was good. Thank God! After that, that stomachache came back again, and we escorted her back home, literally escorting. That naturally meant it to become a detour. 

Afternoon was spent loitering around that one and only town again, with nothing to avail. Got her her medication, and spent a great portion of the time sleeping at second aunt's place. Sunday was the planned returning date. Notice the word plan, and the remaining of the post will explain this. 

That being the planned returning date, we decided to spend the day at 3rd Aunt's place, to chat with her and really spend time with her. And time flew before anyone know. Soon it was the time 0703, and it was only then that the person told us we've missed the morning's train. Yes, ours was the morning's train, but we mistook it for the evening's one. The previous day, I talked with the ticket seller, but he couldn't seem to understand what I said- even simple english like, "so what are the available ones?". Due to that, he gave me a response that was the most unmatching- the night train 703 one. And I took his words for real, and despite glanching past that 0703 numerous times before, I failed to realise what that actually meant. Yes, years of education seemed to have gone down the drain. Knowledge of me having the habit to use time in such format did not help things at all. So I felt super bad after that, and the person at the counter has the lousiest attitude I've ever encountered from a service-provider! It literally sucks to the core! Notice I don't use such words often, so that's the extent to which her atitude sucks. All and all, we were stuck in Malaysia for another night, and we spent the night at 2nd Aunt's place.

After a thrilling stuck in Malaysia and stranded at the train station at late night, we got to wake up at 6 today. Reached the station, and was feeling that bit of relieved, which did not last for long. As the day became no longer young, more people swarmed in, and a shaking news broke- our train was cancelled. Literally gone! Meaning no train to go home. For a while I thought it's gonna be another day stuck here, and some people said the next train will be in the noon 3. NO WAY! 8 hours rotting at that place! NO WAY! So everyon started queueing at the ticket booth, and that attitude-suck-er was ther again. She refused to open the door until the clock ticked 715. What rot attitude! Mom was there first, and I was with her. Had wanted to confront her regarding that situation. Considering that it's the second time, I was already at my brim! But mom spoke to her in malay, and I could not understand a thing. But in any case, I did try to talk to her, and she totally ignore me and showed me the s*** face! Gosh! That's the lousiest service-provider I've ever met. And that led me to wonder 2 things. 1. How is Malaysia's tourism industry going to thrive with this kind of bias along racial lines!? Yes, as a frustrated consumer, I'm pretty sure I will never go in again, unless via another platform. But root problem roots down to the attitude! 2. Why should Singapore be afraid of such competition from an incompetent rival. Like really! Hm. That was an angry man's comment, and holds no grudges or any defamation! No offence! But seriously, that's an honest feedback, regardless of how awful it appeals to the audience, especially the concerning party. But anyway, I'm safe and sound back in Singapore. Something I really ought to be relieved about. Had wanted to write to stomp about this, but it's getting late. Another day perhaps, but it's really bad experience! I swear! 

At home, we did some house-keeping, and it's looking fresher now. Got my laptop back from Faith at around evening time. Yes, I jogged to her place to retrieve this! Hello, laptop! Long time no see! Hope you've been doing well=) Did that tedious work of powerpoint, and Faith said I sounded happy. Oh well, not exactly so. But I guess being cheerful is good? 

Ps. Joel, my bad experience can match yours bah? But God said love your enemy, so after this rant, let us forgive and forget bah! God is the one great model to follow!

The distant relatives (call them my nieces?)