Hiatus

First of all. It's been a LOOOOOONG time since I blog, either its the lack of time juggling studies, church and friends or I just too tired to do so. In the midst of my exams and heaps of things have past and Thank God for being interested in the details in my life(;

Often time I would ask God His plans for me over here in brissy. What's His aim and vision? If i knew it would be SOOOO much MORE............wait for it..............wait for it............. UNINTERESTING!!!! lolololol Well being certain is good but takes the fun out of things. But more importantly, we should not get soooo worked up over the things to do that we forget loving the One we do it for(: so Love Jesus first and the rest will follow suit!

The past 2 papers have been ok i guess??? Thank God for Giving me insights..*cross fingers* hope is good enough to do well!!! GLAD ITS OVER soooooo start praying..it works!! HOPE THE REMAINING 2 papers will be BETTER!!!!!

To my classmates(: Your are a fun bunch of people to work with!! all that laughter and mugging!! PLUS your are smart PEOPLE!!woooooot!! Its been great knowing every single one of you! THank you GOOD LUCK FOR THE EXAMS! GOD BLESS


To MY amazing friends from J1: I thank You all for your encouraging comments and your love for the fellow brothers and sisterS!! KEEP it up!! YOUR CAN DO WELL FOR THE EXAMS!!!Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(philippians 4:6)GOD Bless...its in the generosity and sincerity that leaves a lasting impression and I see Christ in that(;

To My Housemates: I doubt they will see this but they help and humor is what I needed(; being so accommodating at times(; God-sent THANK YOU!!

To MY FAMILY & FRIENDS BACK HOME IN SG: TRUST ME ON THIS ONE!!(: NOTHING WARMS THE HEART BETTER than A msg from HOME expressing love and your concern!(; IT MEANS heaps....Soo do that more OFTEN!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL but know that I have been keeping your in prayer!!!

This year I manage to play for the main worship team! Thank God for Using me and my skills but trust me when I say its a steep learning curve even though I have been playing the keyboard for YEARS! Cause what I am expect to know and play is much more(: well more importantly is the willingness to learn and grow!!! *raise hands* Teach me more!!! LOLOLOLOL -there is something with the name JOHN and TALENTED musicians- He's been a great inspiration too

*before I forget, JUNE THANK YOU!!!! I have been greatly bless by your PASSION and your GIFT.*

okok...lost? JUNE is one of the amazing leaders in J1 who has a heart and passion of worship!

I shall not drag on as its 8am!! and I gotta head to school to study!! DILIGENT STUDENT!!wooohohohohohooooo!!

This post sounds like a thank YoU speech huh..oh well cause genuinely I am indeed THANKFUL for having YOU!!! yes YOU!!! the one reading tHIS POST!!!!
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Will post more PHOTOS AND PAST EVENTS in the post AFTER 18th NOV!!!!

God's Love Letter

Kite flying(;

Kite: He Holds on so that I won't be lost and that I may soar even Higher!

Philippians 1:6

Thief In The Night

Thief In The Night

Somehow through this house of mine
The windows shattered
The brick walls crumbled down
All without a sound

How this happened, I don't know
But this funny feeling's something
I've never felt before

CHORUS:
Like a thief in the night
You came around, you came around
To steal away my heart
Didn't see, didn't hear
When you came around
When you came around
To steal away my heart

You took everything away
You took my soul
You took my heart
But I've been smiling these days

If there's one thing that I've found
It's that love can sneak behind
And pin you to the ground

CHORUS

Oh, it came to be
Sounds hard to believe
That love found me
That love found me

CHORUS

When you came around
I gave away my heart

Thank God for You & Thank You X0X0

Undeserving yet blessed(;

(;

grace, mercy. These words, though often interchanged, have each a distinctive and peculiar meaning.

Grace, in the strict sense of the term, is spontaneous favor to the guilty or undeserving; mercy is kindness or compassion to the suffering or condemned.

It was the grace of God that opened a way for the exercise of mercy toward men. See Elegance.


~Thank God & Thank You June Tan~

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We have gone through this before.. why are you still at it again??
move on bro..move on..

Clenched hands. Head bowed. Eyes closed. Heart Cries.

I finished 3 papers... did I do well? good enough? I hope so.. All I can do is pray and Hope HE shines through..I really need You to Shine through..please.. but although how hard it maybe I will still Choose to praise You.. cause

"He said to me,
"'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.'
"Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10


I pray that the next time I write the post will be about praising you again...
To praise in your Lows is learning harness and be reminded of the Grace that was once given to the HIGHS in your life...I will stand & praise..

In the midst of exams...

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18~

Late entry(;

It's been weeks since I posted my last entry. So many things has happen and I really don't know where should I begin with. Its gearing up to my exams and I am really trying to get into the MODE. Firstly, The past few weeks was full of written and competency test plus increased activities in the lifegroup!!! Looking back I am Glad I made it through managing well(;(;Thank God. All these events in the past 3 weeks!!!
First up! i-Week!!! Pizza, Play & PANCAKES(:

The cast were amazing(; It was So impromtu!!!!! everyone reacted soooo well! realli an awesome bunch of talented individuals but more encouraging thing is their heart of service(: CHEERS!!!
the Turnout was AWESOME!! plus I believe many were ministered to that day(; Somehow I can't put a finger on it.. But I know that things are changing from good to GREAT!!

Next Up, Playing the Piano(;

I guess I have fallen in love again with the keys. I just love the feeling of running my fingers up and down the black and white steps. Just take a moment and enjoy the beauty and serenity it makes(; it just changes the atmosphere and your heart's condition(>.<).

My first time playing for Hope Church Brisbane's PRAYER MEETING!! AWESOME!!! indeed serving is a privileged because the One we are serving is greater than Kings! Thank You all for your encouragements(;(;(;

Another amazing piano event happened on one sunday afternoon. I headed off to school in the morning for a meeting with the leaders of the lifegroup to have a review session. The location where we held our meeting was at a nice pizza cafe with a grand piano at the corner of the room*free for public use*

After the discussion, I went over to play a few random tunes just to prepare myself for the service later on...

Heart: "God, today is day where we are suppose to give our pledge for building Unidus-.- but I don't know how I would be able to give & fulfill the pledge?"

Therefore I hesitate on this matter on giving for a while..

I felt God saying: " Have Faith that I'll provide."

Not too long after, an old lady wearing a purple dress with a red cap walked into the cafe and stop at the side of the piano & gaze at the beautiful scenery through the glass window. I thought I was distracting so I stopped...
She complimented on my playing and requested that I continued on...... so I did!
*Ilovethepiano and there was something about requests from the elderly that I wouldn't refuse*

After finish playing the 1st tune, I raised my head and saw approximately 10 individuals with the same attire gathered round the piano!??!?! I was shocked and apprehensive to continue playing. However upon their request, I continued on. The beauty of it all, is doing what I love so much and seeing it be a blessing to others(; AWESOME COMBINATION!
I finished off the medley of tunes with Jesus shall take the highest honor.
Simply Love the song! The lyrics, exaltation and the heart behind it all...

This is where the providence start(@.@)
One of the old lady stood up and collected some money from the rest as token of appreciation of my playing?!?!?!?!?
~Firstly, I am flattered that they appreciated those tunes(; It was an encouragement(;
~SECONDLY, I don't do this for MONEY!!!!!!!!!!I play because I want to.

The money was pushed back and forth. Eventually she placed it on the piano chair and said that they would just like to thank me for taking time to play the piano for them(;(;
She said: "Run along and get some lunch with that money." She smiled and then they made their way slowly out of the cafe.

I came to a realization that day. Music makes no sense if its only meant to satisfy yourself.Beautiful Music need not to be fancy pieces as simple tunes alone can capture hearts.
God showed His providence that day(; and I went on to place the pledge. In addition, that afternoon i was asked to play an altar call song at the end of the service. Guess what it was? Jesus shall take the highest honor! I clearly say that He is relevant and in REAL-TIME!
I hope that this inspires YOU to have faith and serve with the Heart!(;


Last Thing,Tests!test! & More TEST!!!

I am taking toooo long for this entry!!! but anyway I wouldn't be updating till the end of the exams so why not make it a long right?? (;
The recent tests such as the drilling competencies & the case analysis were major milestones in this course and there were many failures ): I honestly thought that I wouldn't fair as well in the knowledge of what my friends had received. But Praise the LORD! I did well!!

I passed my competency all 3 tries*failing one would void the results of the first try*
(each time was a nerve racking and intense 2 hr slot & loads of post-prayer!!!)

I did well enough for my Case analysis(: contented
(Reminder:dun be greedy ar!!)

To my sheep, Prayer moves the Hands of God(; have faith my brother...have faith...
lucky? Coincidental? I believe its God's favor as I know the times when it was not only my own doing but inclusive of the wisdom and discernment that comes from above(;(;(;

Life was never meant to be mundane and uninteresting, that's why it has its Ups and downs(;

The Pet I always wanted(:

Laughter is the best medicine(;(;(;

as of now..
I just wanna :D because of the little things in life(;
I speak because I know it would mean something and because I care..
Things might not be going the way you want or not as favorable..
But Let Go and Let God(;(;(; and Believe!!

People might treat you like a little boy or little girl... but show your maturity through your decisions(;(;(;Through your speech(;(;(;

Hmmm?? I don't get it??

It's not in a mess..(The Remedy-Bridge)..This scale never seems to be balance..

Fish out of water!!LOL

Yesterday night UQDA( University of Queensland Dental Association) has an event!!! BOAT CRUISE!!! 3hrs of partying on the BOAT!!! LOLOLOL *THE SCENERY & ATMOSPHERE WAS AWESOME*

Sometimes I felt like a fish out of water at times,seriously(: but my friends were very encouraging.. I guess the context was with friends which made the event even MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE!!!(: Tons of awesome photos taken! well I was the photographer,sober and on the bench half of the time(:(:(LOLOL but what matter is that the other half of the time was happy times(;(;(;

ALL THE MASKS WERE So COOL!!! should have done one though!! LOL Oops forgot to say it was a masquerade theme!! LOL

I will upload the pics here soon... tooo tired to do it now...LOL

pushing that event aside...

God has been great these past few weeks!!
Once someone told me its not praying life would be smooth sailing but its praying to have the tenacity to overcome adversity!!!!
This week I had a wax prep!!!~~means I had to create a tooth from scratch using wax!!! OH MY!! It was GOOD!!! then Again I believe HE helped a lot.. knowing that my previous one was a flop!!! BWAHAHWHAHWHAHWHAWH

Just between me and you??? I prayed for a black frame specs recently and GUESS WHAT!!?!?
I GOT IT!!! thanks to BING & TRISTEN(: I guess its in these simple request that I just want to thank GOD for... because it not only about the monumental events that strengthens your faith but its the successive small happenings that excites and reignites to continue to be steadfast in your FAITH!!!

witnessing divine interventions along the way ya??? YOU BETTER believe it!

Keep you in prayer

I saw you today in the library, I guess you have made a decision..I will be praying for you...
"God if that's what she wants, I pray that You be there for her to see it through!amen..."

With love
Yours sincerely,

Balloons(:

Balloons somehow just makes me feel happy(;
many Good memories with them!!! do you remember?? i won't forget!!
I still hold onto them tightly!!
Yet where those events just a passing phase??
for Me those times still resonates in my heart(: HAPPY TIMES
how I wish it would repeat itself(:(:(:

"WHO ATE THE CARROTS?

"WHO ATE THE CARROTS?"

There are moments that you just to afraid to speak...
Just wanna hide in the backdrop...
Doing small gestures*raising your hands* and fooling yourself that its sufficient to be seen
yet what you do resonates along with your heart
its not a question of boldness
its the readiness to bear the ripple effects of our speech
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you think too much...do I?really?

Believe

"I choose to believe even if others tells me otherwise,
for I have experience your kindness and goodness."

My room(;

"My hiding place"

050310

Naive?Sincere?Earnest?Facade? you decide.. I choose to be real and volitional the way I know how

I guess everyone deserves a second chance...its more of the concept of being forgiving in nature. One thing I realise that I grew up being inspired to learn to love people despite the difficulty. Yet I believe the courage to make the first step to starting loving others is always the hardest(; and for all the first years who made their first bold step as well as the seniors who helped in the freshie's assimilation! CHEERS!!!! keep it going...things will get better, believe it!

Recently I have been hearing people's impression of one another..some good and some not soo good): I think its only wise to heed people's advice but honestly this so called 'seeing-the-good-in people' to believe that people are better than what is mentioned can often be labeled as 'naivety'! well I ask for discernment & wisdom to know the difference...but my heart still leans towards the earlier label...

I was talking to an amazing friend today and heard on how she tries her best to care and inspire the younger generation towards God despite the language and racial barrier just encourages my heart and the measure of His love through her for His people...well done & keep it up!!(; *pat on your back*thats if you ever see this!LOL

(;(;(;a skip in my step...glad to see you! God I pray you save...

People told me it was impossible and that I should give up trying... I looked Up and In the depths of my heart I held onto my hope and faith... and He prevailed!AMEN

waiting for the rocket to come!

A common quote:
Nice guys finish last...true??
Well at least one thing I know is that Nice guys will last(:

What makes me (; is knowing that my presence has made you feel a little bit better, has made things a little bit smoother, difficult situations a little bit more bearable & bliss moments a little bit more happier for u(;

Altruism...(;

(piles.of.stuff)

One of my housemate has headed out to play tennis and gym and as for rest, they have not come back yet. Why I am home alone then??? because i woke up late and have not downloaded all the online materials yet!! Why am I blogging then??? cause I just felt like doing it(; randomness...chillings...tau huay...camping...soooo fun when its spontaneous! hahax
With year 2 being a preparation for clinics in the 3rd year, I guess the content is gonna be HUGE! A couple of people who retained too!!! but I gonna believe that He will pull me through(:(:(:but that also means less time for fun...*whack on the head:FOCUS!*

Read this somewhere?true or not? you decide?
There can be silence yet you would still feel at ease with friends(;

To my friend who found love recently(^.^)
I wish you all the best my dear friend(:
~People like these are hard to come by so hold them with both hands...
~Be patient as time heals and and grow deeper roots(;
~Be forgiving as it will reciprocate
~Be expressive even in the simplest things as in these simplest things that goes a long long way

To those that had a very unfortunate incident:
Oh well its OVER(:!!!
~it may be a good lesson OR
just simply an event to laugh at our misfortune*comment:SO SUAY AR!* LOL
~But let it not bring you fear to prevent you from trying...

To my friends back Home or around the world
....view and remember the picture from my previous entry!!
Reminder>Make time to make friends(; cause its time well spent..

Off to do some readings as well as plan games for lifegroup(;

FINALLY!(:

It is the 5th day here in BRISSY.
I just wanna thank everyone for their encouragement just before I flew over. Honestly, it meant alot.
The past few days my internet was down and therefore I wasn't able to blog or chat with your online. However when I finally manage to COME online, I find myself being quiet lost! Plus a very unfortunate incident): hiax.careless.guilty.I guess they would be screaming at me back home.

First day of block lecture!!OMG!!!9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm!!
Comments: I had problems staying awake and I really need to get the momentum going.

I DECORATED my room due to boredom as well as the therapeutic effect!LOL(;(;(;

Glad to SEE MY BRISSY FRIENDS BACK AGAIN!!if YOU see thiS!!!! Hi!!*hugs*

To One & All

Simple Prayers.Miraculous Outcomes.Believe it

"Let your prayers be volitional."
Believe.Trust.Hope.Thanks

Begin to believe for greater things..
Trust Him throughout the process..
Hope for the best and expect the worst..
In the end, let thanks be upon your lips (;(;(;

Few days left!!

We laughed out loud ‘til we cried
And the tears were sweet
Midnight melted to morning
A moment faded to memory
All these days
They just slip away through our fingers
So…

Don’t let go
Hold onto every moment
Always know
Hold onto every moment that You can as...

We move on with no regrets to our destiny Held by the hands of the Father

~Joy Williams~

If you see this...

Now I have a bobbing headache and I pray that it will cease..
respondsible?3/9? throbbing headache..I hope that will cease too...if only you knew why...

Gems

"Just as a gem cannot be polished without friction, nor can a life be perfected without trials."

Blessed(;(;(;

I just got back from prayer meeting and I was reminded again of the goodness and blessings God has given me. Count my blessings one by one and embrace them with both arms(;(;(; Thank You

At times when I presented requests that seem soooooo crazy and unthinkable to ask for, He proved me otherwise and showed me the possibility & opened the Door of opportunity for me.Coincidence? I don't think so.

At times when I plead that He would provide and see me through my difficulty.He heard and He provided.Undeserving and filled of gratefulness, I knelt and paused....

Recently I was bless but I didn't see it as His providence but rather an act of kindness. However it triggered deep down in my heart that it was not of my works or my doings that was deserving of such a blessing. He was there...always there..providing every step of the way... Its time I be more aware of His presence.

I grew to realize that it is possible to give without love but not possible to love and not give.
This holiday has been a good time of serving and giving and I know that my God rewards His servants! Amen. Seen it and experienced it(:


Thanks for carrying me every step of the way!AMEN.a_pair_of_foot_prints_in_the_sand(^.^)

(@.@)

A dying passion or a reignited flame...2010...2010...2010....

In the Highest

If you hear this..drop a comment(;thanks

Green pastures

I don't know whether the grass is always greener on the other side but it will always be greener on the place you choose to water(;(;(;

Friendships
Family
Love
Life

Watering everywhere I go...
Doing what I can..
What I should...

At times I just need my bucket to be refilled...(;

CHOICES

CHOICES

Life Is Like A Piano. What You Get Out Of It Depends On How You Play It.
Most Folks Are About As Happy As They Make Up Their Minds To Be

Came across this motivation poster that had words that resonated what was in my mind..
Therefore to the readers....happy thoughts(; optimism(;

18th of feb is the confirmed date that I would say goodbye to SINGAPORE and hello BRISBANE another 9 mths..

Till now I still have a couple of people that I would love to me before I leave... still I know.. that time might not be on my side... Then again I feel so blessed to have spent wonderful moments with the ones that I have met!!(: Just want to wish you a blessed and God-favored 2010..learn from 2009 and move on(:(; Pick.Up.Move.Along. P.U.M.A(;(;(;

2010

The new year 2010 has arrived and I haven't set any resolutions...?
I manage to meet some of the 2009 goals!!! yet I believe things could always e better(;
Contented and happy yet....9/3 bug has still been bugging:P

Well....... I am not gonna spam this entry with photos as I am just toooooo tired... BUT i got my dream camera(:(:(: happy boi

Caroling was SPONTANEOUS AND SOOOO HAPPENING!!
Christmas was a BLAST and the gift making and receiving was such an enjoyable process
Late night supper was SSSSuuper nice and Super fattening!!! OH MY!I need to stop..SERIOUS!
Camps were just great time to catch up and enjoy my friends' company
Yet school is starting this coming monday... which means that all my friends would not be free on the weekdays and hence a need for getting a job to ease my boredom... but Finding Job is sooooooo difficult! especially for 1 month plus:P

Still out of ALL these...I just wanna say that
Blissful Moments... capture them before they fade away...
*kinda disappointed as I let some of them pass me by...hiax*

I am glad and thankful of where I am today... but knowing that I could be better does sometimes ring the bell that should be less complacent and continue to strive onwards...

*feeling like a box of butterflies* reminiscing about.........................................stuff..............(;(;(;

wishing all my friends, family and readers a blessed 2010, healthy bodies and success in their life,love, family and friends.