In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
- Proverbs 16:9



Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Gift to my godson Eugene

First of all, thank you David for helping me not only to deliver my gifts to my godson in Melbourne, Auz but also kind enough to take some of these wonderful pics and mms to me immediately. I am soo sooo touched and grateful..
May God bless u for your kindness and oh boy..these mms pic makes me missed them sooo much...

My godson Eugene changed so much...me..the godma can't even recognise him anymore..
he has slimmed down and look great now..hee..

Since last week before David left for Australia for his work..he was kind enough to ask if I wanna pass anything to Sandra (my godson's mum) and her family..I told him sure..that's great..and so I went to look for some things which Eugene is very keen in right now...like Balls... and Elmo....

Searching up and low...finally...got something which I think Eugene hasn't got yet..since he is so crazy about Elmo...he has got lots of stuff of Elmo already..so..its really kind of headache...

Let's see what I have got for him finally...



Yup...I got an Elmo puppet for him and 2 Elmo Educational VCDs for him. hee

See...what David mms to me today when he passed the Elmo puppet to Eugene..


See how they tried to play with Eugene using the Elmo puppet..but I guess Eugene is more interested in taking pics..hee..

But Sandra told me that Eugene loves all the gifts I bought for him...
Thanks David again..

There after he mms me this pic..


I guess they went to Coles the supermarket to shop for grocery to cook dinner huh? hee...correct me if I am wrong..

There you see in the pic is Sandra, Peter and their son Eugene.. hee... Sandra & Peter are my buddy...and Eugene my godson..
Oh boy..this pic made me missed you guys tremedously...missing those wonderful time when we did groceries together in Melbourne..Ah...huh....sob sob...

You see..I am one who treasures little memories like this..it might means nothing to others but to me..it means alot... Little things like that are not very visible yet precious...esp when you are with your love ones...such moments become even more precious..you dun have to do huge things or accomplish huge things..its the little things like that which counts, like diamonds..tho small yet precious and priceless..

David also sent to a pic of Eugene bathing..but..haha..its censor so cannot display here..haha... :P

Thanks David...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The vegetable which gets me nuts

What things will get u Nuts or Crazy?

Maybe its hard for you to believe..
I go nuts...whenever it comes to this vegetable...

Today I had this dish which brought back some nice memories during my high school days..
During my school days...I am in pretty good terms with all the aunties in the canteen..
thus its always a headache which stall to patronize..

Thus whenever that Yong Tau Foo stall has it on her menu that day...the stall owner will never forget to info me so that I will buy from her that day..hahaha..

For those who are non-Singaporean probably you might not know what Yong Tau Foo is..
Its basically cooking a mixed of vegetables or fishball, sotong balls etc and noodles which you chose over hot water or soup..and then..add in soya bean soup or you can eat it dry with chilli sauce and the special sweet sauce...

Hmmm..taste really yummy... esp if they use the soya bean to cook the soup..it will taste really sweet..some doesn't use soya bean and used ikan billies instead.

As I was eating it today...using the same old way which I used to in school putting the cut vegetable in my spoon...add a few drops of chilli and sweet sauce over it and soak with some soup..yummy yum yum.



Know what is the vegetable which makes me go nuts? hee...
Its Ladies finger..

This stall at Funan Centre Food court sells pretty good Yong Tau Foo tho it cost about $5 but the soup base..trust me is yummy...(soya bean soup base). So next time if you dunno what to eat at Funan..go the the foodcourt upstair to eat Yong Tau Foo..or their Pepper Express ..its cheaper by a few dollars there compare to other branches...and yummy..

Hope you had a great dinner too..

Food is always the best way to destress and enjoy..oneself..hee..thus I am very particular about food..

Talking about that...
I slimmed down during my 8 days in China..cuz all the food there is either too salty..sweet..oily or tasteless...

Thus I am really grateful that I am back here again..eating so many yummy food..
my sis saw me eat just few days ago..she got a shock..becuz I ate alot and the way I eat..tells her just how unsatisfied I was with the food in China..hahaha..

But...the trip was still wonderful....isn't it Joyce..?
its really quite an experience...
:) Ahh.....

sick sick sick..

Poor..Angie...has been sick since last sat..
nose runs non-stop..
headache..
shiver with cold...
body aching..
didn't get well..
missed church..
had to leave from work half way thru working last sat (went home about 1.55pm) cuz too sick..

Rested on sunday..
didn't get much better...
nose stop running..
but headache ..insomia..feeling sick..aching..
worst..yesterday..
cold...headache..and both ears hurts as if being cut by knife..can't even touch it..
body ache..

took panadol after work..went striaght to bed..asked some friends to pray for me..that God ease my pain..
indeed pain lesser..but still din managed to sleep at all...
tried all ways and means..
had to drag this weak body to work again today...
heavy head..
will probably go see doctor this evening after work...sigh..

Keep me in prayer okie...
most probably is my ear infection plus the cold I am suffering from...
its really killer..I should say..

Wish u guys a healthy body..

sick ..sick...angel...

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Change of images for the past 6 months

Not sure if you realised..
My bestfriend told me that I have changed my image non-stop since 6 months ago..

Take a look at my different images (diff hairstyle) for the past six months..
I seems to change hairstyle like changing clothes..



However, I always believe that our hairstyle can affect our mood, just like the way our hairstyle will affect our appearance.

Thus in order to feel good and start all over again..I will go for a new hairstyle..a new look..

Like-wise for everything in life...I seems to enjoy different things each day.
I never enjoy and will not have the same food for the entire week...
But as for work, family, man I love or my belief etc...I am very strong and faithful..and devoted..


:)

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Help needed

I rec'd this email from Luwei ministry. Just thot could do them some help by putting this up here.

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Greetings.

Thank you for reading my email yesterday regarding Luwei's easter project 'Who is Jesus?'. This is Luwei's first big-scale production in English and we are sincerely inviting all english-speaking churches and english-speaking christians to be a part of this production.

If you are thinking of how you can help as individual or as a group (eg. your church's drama/dance/worship(singing) ministry), I have a list of 'vacancies' below which you can look through and then to pray and think through where/how you or your church could fit in to this production.

We URGENTLY need:

3 Stage managers (to be attached to our 3 Artistic directors namely, Alice Heng, Chris Goh and myself.)
6 Tour guides/facilitator
40 actors- (male and female of all ages. from 7-70 years old)
40 back stage crew
10 dancers
6 singers
1 dance choreographer
1 costume designer
6 make-up artists plus hairdo
Sponsors to sponsor food and drinks for cast and crew from 5-9 of March.
(As this production is targeting at general public, we would love to give meaningful door gifts to our audience to remind them about our Lord's love and His salvation plan for all.)
Sponsors to sponsor 'door gifts'


Actors must be able to speak english. We are also looking for English speaking Pastors or preachers or theological students to take up the role of a story-teller and/or facilitators. Please recommend or volunteer.

Call me at 9387 3770 or Luwei's office at 6227 0314 or email luweiart@singnet.com if you would like to volunteer or just to gather more info.

Please keep praying for us and for this production as we need to . Ultimately, whatever we do, we want to do it unto the Lord.

Have an extraordinary Easter this ye! ar by&nb sp;coming on board! I am very excited to be a part of this evangelistic, interactive, dramatic 'tour'. U can be a part of us too. Act immediately!

Audition date will be announced very soon via email.

Attached the synopsis for your easy reference.

Corinne Chong-Chua
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Synopsis
“Who is Jesus?” is a tour on the life of Jesus. It opens with a talk show “The Truth is Out There!” with special guests Mary and Joseph, Jesus’ parents. Then audiences will be brought along three routes by experienced tour guides where they will encounter a “Corridor of Voices.” Here they will eavesdrop on conversations between everyday folk and what they think of Jesus and what they have heard of him.

Certain rooms in Fort Canning Centre will host a special meal “The Celebration Supper,” a multi-media installation, as well as three special ladies who have had an unexpected meeting with Jesus. Listen as they tell you who they think Jesus is. In Jesus' day, the temple was the centre of life where people met. At the Gallery, the temple is now a modern day ge-tai, a centre of life for many Singaporeans.

What is a good story without great story tellers, and more…not only do we tell the stories that Jesus told but these stories have been turned into dances. And as you walk around Fort Canning Centre, you will also hear music and songs about Jesus.

The climatic scenes are staged in and around the commanding Fort Gate, right on top of the majestic Fort Canning. Here we will witness the events that led to the death of Jesus.

With so much to experience, audiences will have an opportunity to explore and ask questions as the studio audience of “The Truth is Out There!”

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

2008 Resolution

Have you made your new year (2008) Resolution?

Was telling a friend yesterday about my new year resolution.
To make it simple is:
To Be Thankful for Each Day.
Live with a Contented Heart.
Be Happy At All Times.
Do My Best & Let God Do The Rest.
--------- To stay a happy and single life..do well in study, work, family and friends...Be a happy angel.

2007 is in the past. I left everything there..and has begun my new journey in 2008.
I told him that he needs to loosen up abit..as I have put everything in 2007 down and left it there. I am happily on my new journey now.
Be it rocky path, paddy fields, mountains or hills, rivers or sea...One thing I know..I am a blessed woman by God. God is with me..and will always be here for me.

Thank You Jesus!
God's love is sufficient for me.

Hope you guys have a wonderful year ahead too..
If you are still dwelling in your past...
its time to let go..and move on..
The future is in your hand and God's hand.
Just remember..
Happy or sad..days will go on..
why not chose to be happy, enjoy every moments of life..& fill your sketches with colours...

Here is a phrase which I like recently...

[It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare. It is because we do not dare that they are difficult.]

加油!
May the Lord shower you will everlasting blessings all the days of your life. Amen!

Monday, January 7, 2008

Jason And Cat's Wedding Dinner

















I Cherish The Treasure

I cherish the treasure
The treasure of you
Lifelong companion
I give myself to you
God has enabled me
To walk with you faithfully
And cherish the treasure
The treasure of you
As I obey the Spirit's voice
And seek to do His will
I then can see the wisdom of His plan
For as He works His will in me
I then can love you selflessly
And by His grace, can pledge my love to you
Chorus
This sacred vow I make to you
Does not contain an "if"
Though I'm aware that trials lie ahead
I will love you and pray with you
And through it all, I will stay with you
Our home will be a refuge of
Unconditional love
Chorus
Cherish the treasure
The treasure of you

DON'T LEAVE IT ON THE DESK

Here is something Meaningful with someone forward to me..I would like to share with you here...



There was a certain Professor of Religion named Dr. Christianson, a studious man who taught at a small college in the western United States.


Dr. Christianson taught the required survey course in Christianity at this particular institution. Every student was required to take this course their freshman year, regardless of his or her major.

Although Dr. Christianson tried hard to communicate the essence of the gospel in his class, he found that most of his students looked upon the course as nothing but required drudgery. Despite his best efforts, most students refused to take christianity seriously.

This year, Dr. Christianson had a special student named Steve. Steve was only a freshman, but was studying with the intent of going onto seminary for the ministry. Steve was popular, he was well liked, and he was an imposing physical specimen. He was now the starting center on the school football team, and was the best student in the professor's class.

One day, Dr. Christianson asked Steve to stay after class so he could talk with him.

'How man y push-ups can you do?'

Steve said, 'I do about 200 every night.'

'200? That's pretty good, Steve,' Dr. Christianson said. 'Do you think you could do 300?'

Steve replied, 'I don't know.... I've never done 300 at a time.'

'Do you think you could?' again asked Dr. Christianson.

'Well, I can try,' said Steve.

'Can you do 300 in sets of 10? I have a class project in mind and I need you to do about 300 push-ups in sets of ten for this to work. Can you do it? I need you to tell me you can do it,' said the professor.

Steve said, 'Well... I think I can...yeah, I can do it.'

Dr. Christianson said, 'Good! I need you to do this on Friday. Let me explain what I have in mind.'

Friday came and Steve got to class early and sat in the front of the room.
When class started, the professor pulled out a big box of donuts. No, these weren't the normal kinds of donuts, they were the extra fancy BIG kind, with cream centers and frosting swirls. Everyone was pretty excited it was Friday, the last class of the day, and they were going to get an early start on the weekend with a party in Dr. Christianson's class.

Dr. Christianson went to the first girl in the first row and asked,
'Cynthia, do you want to have one of these donuts?'

Cynthia said, 'Yes.'

Dr. Christianson then turned to Steve and asked, 'Steve, would you do ten
push-ups so that Cynthia can have a donut?'

'Sure!' Steve jumped down from his desk to do a quick ten. Then Steve again sat in his desk. Dr. Christianson put a donut on Cynthia's desk.

Dr. Christianson then went to Joe, the next person, a! nd asked , 'Joe, do you want a donut?'

Joe said, 'Yes.' Dr. Christianson asked, 'Steve would you do ten push-ups so Joe can have a donut?'

Steve did ten push-ups, Joe got a donut. And so it went, down the first aisle, Steve did ten push-ups for every person before they got their donut.

Walking down the second aisle, Dr. Christianson came to Scott. Scott was on the basketball team, and in as good condition as Steve. He was very popular and never lacking for female companionship.

When the professor asked, 'Scott do you want a donut?'

Scott's reply was, 'Well, can I do my own push-ups?'

Dr. Christianson said, 'No, Steve has to do them.'

Then Scott said, 'Well, I don't want one then.'

Dr. Christianson shrugged and then turned to Steve and asked, 'Steve, would you do ten push-u ps so Scott can have a donut he doesn't want?'

With perfect obedience Steve started to do ten push-ups.

Scott said, 'HEY! I said I didn't want one!'

Dr. Christianson said, 'Look!, this is my classroom, my class, my desks, and these are my donuts. Just leave it on the desk if you don't want it.' And he put a donut on Scott's desk.

Now by this time, Steve had begun to slow down a little. He just stayed on the floor between sets because it took too much effort to be getting up and down. You could start to see a little perspiration coming out around his brow.

Dr. Christianson started down the third row. Now the students were beginning to get a little angry. Dr. Christianson asked Jenny, 'Jenny, do you want a donut?'

Sternly, Jenny said, 'No.'

Then Dr. Christianson asked Steve, 'Steve, would you do ten more push-ups so Jenny can have a donut that she doesn't want?'

Steve did ten....Jenny got a donut.

By now, a growing sense of uneasiness filled the room. The students were beginning to say, 'No!' and there were all these uneaten donuts on the desks.

Steve also had to really put forth a lot of extra effort to get these push-ups done for each donut. There began to be a small pool of sweat on the floor beneath his face, his arms and brow were beginning to get red because of the physical effort involved.

Dr. Christianson asked Robert, who was the most vocal unbeliever in the class, to watch Steve do each push up to make sure he did the full ten push-ups in a set because he couldn't bear to watch all of Steve's work for all of those uneaten donuts. He sent Robert over to where Steve was so Robert could count the set and watch Steve closely.

Dr. Christianson started down the fourth row. During his class, however, some students from other classes had wandered in and sat down on the steps along the radiators that ran down the sides of the room. When the professor realized this, he did a quick count and saw that now there were 34 students in the room. He started to worry if Steve would be able to make it.

Dr. Christianson went on to the next person and the next and the next. Near the end of that row, Steve was really having a rough time. &nb! sp;He was taking a lot more time to complete each set.

Steve asked Dr. Christianson, 'Do I have to make my nose touch on each one?'

Dr. Christianson thought for a moment, 'Well, they're your push-ups. You are in charge now. You can do them any way that you want.' And Dr. Christianson went on.

A few moments later, Jason, a recent transfer student, came to the room and was about to come in when all the students yelled in one voice, 'NO! Don't come in! Stay out!'

Jason didn't know what was going on. Steve picked up his head and said, 'No, let him come.'

Professor Christi anson said, 'You realize that if Jason comes in you will have to do ten push-ups for him?'

Steve said, 'Yes, let him come in. Give him a donut.'

Dr. Christianson said, 'Okay, Steve, I'll let you get Jason's out of the way right now. Jason, do you want a donut?'

Jason, new to the room, hardly knew what was going on. 'Yes,' he said, 'give me a donut.'

'Steve, will you do ten push-ups so that Jason can have a donut?'

Steve did ten push-ups very slowly and with great effort. Jason, bewildered, was handed a donut and sat down.

Dr Christianson finished the fourth row, and then started on those visitors seated by the heaters. Steve's arms were now shaking with each push-up in a struggle to lift himself against the force of gravity. By this time sweat was profusely dropping off of his face, there was no sound except his heavy breathing; there was not a dry eye in the room.

The very! last tw o students in the room were two young women, both cheerleaders, and very popular. Dr. Christianson went to Linda, the second to last, and asked, 'Linda, do you want a doughnut?'

Linda said, very sadly, 'No, thank you.'

Professor Christianson quietly asked, 'Steve, would you do ten push-ups so that Linda can have a donut she doesn't want?'

Grunting from the effort, Steve did ten very slow push-ups for Linda.

Then Dr. Christianson turned to the last girl, Susan. 'Susan, do you want a Donut?'

Susan, with tears flowing down her face, began to cry. 'Dr. Christianson,
why can't I help him?'

Dr Christianson, with tears of his own, said, 'No, Steve has to do it alone; I have given him this task and he is in charge of seeing that everyone has an opportunity for a donut whether they want it or not. When I decided to have a party this last day of class, I looked at my grade book.
Steve here is the only student with a perfec t grade. Everyone else has failed a test, skipped class, or offered me inferior work. Steve told me that in football practice, when a player messes up he must do push-ups. I told Steve that none of you could come to my party unless he paid the price by doing your push ups. He and I made a deal for your sakes.'

'Steve, would you do ten push-ups so Susan can have a donut?'

As Steve very slowly finished his last push-up, with the understanding that he had accomplished all that was required of him, having done 350 push-ups, his arms buckled beneath him and he fell to the floor.
Dr. Chr istianson turned to the room and said, 'And so it was, that our Savior, Jesus Christ, on the cross, plead to the Father, 'Into thy hands I commend my spirit.' With the understanding that He had done everything that was required of Him, He yielded up His life. And like some of those in this room, many of us leave the gift on the desk, uneaten. '

Two students helped Steve up off the floor and to a seat, physically exhausted, but wearing a thin smile.

'Well done, good and faithful servant,' said the professor, adding, 'Not all
sermons are preached in words.'

Turning to his class, the professor said, 'My wish is that you might understand and fully comprehend all the riches of grace and mercy that have been given to you through the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He spared not only His Begotten Son, but gave Him up for us all, for the whole Church, now and forever. Whether or not we choose to accept His gift to us, the price has been paid.'

'Wouldn't you be foolish and ungrateful to leave it lying on the desk?'
Share this with someone. It's bound to touch their heart and demonstrate Salvation in a very special way.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

New Look for a Brand New Year!!!

Hi everyone..I'm back from my China Holidays!!!
I had a great time in China with Joyce and her parents and those new friends I made during my trip. Its indeed a unique experience for me...esp spending 2007 and 2008 in China...hmmm....

Before I go on further let me wish you a Wonderful & Blessed New Year!!! =)

As we spent the last day of 2007 & first two days of 2008 in Shanghai... Joyce & I decided to go for a new look to have a good beginning for this new year!

We went to the top salon in Shanghai yesterday..to have the designers to do our hair..as the cost over at shanghai is much cheaper..
but since the one we went to is the top salon in Shanghai..it isn't any cheaper as compared to Singapore.

However, I love my new image...
Wanna see????
let's check out the before and after...
I had the 2nd top designer in that Tiffany Salon to design my new look for me...
I know most of you might not be used to this new look of mine...
but well...
Its something unique and specially designed for me..

let's check it out okie...
hee...

Now this is before...




and......

ready????





this is after.....







Hmm...

how is it?
Do you like my new look?

Not used to it right???

hee....

I love this hairstyle...
It carries the character in me which I always does...hahaha...

make a guess how much is it???

Specially designed by the 2nd top chef designer by one of the Top well-known salon in Shanghai..plus colour perm and cut...
she gave me 10% off ...

put ur answer in my chatterbox and I will tell u later on..hee...

And I will share with u..some unique and unforgetable experience about this hair salon experience....

alrite time to sleep..need to get back to work tomorrow tho just touch down tonite about 10pm...

see u...
missed u guys and my blog..hee..
nite..

.......................MORE ABOUT ME................................

Wanna know more abt me??? Let's see...
I'm mostly Rachel
You are a dreamer, have a really good heart and are a lot smarter than people think you are! Being one of the most attractive people in your social circle makes you very popular with the opposite sex and you have no problem getting dates. You may have been spoiled as a rich kid, but the real world has taught you independence and responsibility. Plus you have an amazing sense of style and you are cool and sexy; but that doesn’t mean you don’t know how to appreciate what’s truly important in life-because you do.
I also have some Ross in me
You're the smartest person in your social circle, and have big goals in life. You may have a little trouble getting dates with attractive members of the opposite sex, but you are very passionate about your partner. You often feel insecure in a relationship and most of your relations end awkwardly. Some people may think you are a little dull and too practical, but you are just being a responsible and mature person. When you feel like it, you can certainly take the stick out of your butt and have a great time.