LY.loves.Jesus

ME? MYSELF!

2008-11-23T16:08:00.001+08:00

When I'm myself, I will be myself..
When I'm not myself, well... I would be on cloud nine with myself and my own world!
This is lovely! :)
LY ♥ JESUS!

FOOD!

2008-08-04T21:59:00.002+08:00

I think I just wanna talk about food! :D
I have three bestfriends in class. Those three are Xiwen, Bobby and Pasit whom actually bought an Ipod Shuffle for me on my birthday. They actually ordered on internet in order to have the engulfed wish which was "Happy 18th Birthday! From: Xiwen, Bob&Pike." So lovely.
We three love Sushi.
I think we have gone to eat sushi at Cathay Cineleisure and the Grand Cathay for quite a number of times so we seemed to not like sushi already.
We don't have the habit of taking pictures nowadays but it was fun when four of us just go with one another to watch movies and eventually helped one another to buy birthday present for Pasit's girlfriend. (LOL)
Think of food ... Urm. I think I just wanna think about FOOD only!
It's because I miss XinWang HongKong Cafe where last time we three went to eat! URM... yummy yummy!
I forgot the main food I ate there but I still remember the seasame riceball. WOW! We should go and explore new restaurants. :D

P/S: I just watch 'So you think you can dance'! I just love those dancers as they dance SO BEAUTIFULLY! :D
LY ♥ JESUS!

REMINISCING!

2008-07-23T22:46:00.003+08:00

I'm wondering why for this period of time, I keep laughing all the day. When I truely feel the presence of God, tears trickle down. :)

I'm enjoying my last few hours of being 17 years old! It's good. Great time and success that God has given for me to achieve. At this moment when I'm typing this blog, I'm actually supposed to do my Geography homework. I just wanna spend a few minutes to really tell you guys about my wonderful, amazing and happening 17th age.

I remember, one year ago, my churchmates celebrated my birthday on 22nd July. It was the day I had my first usher duty and also the Fighter team made the history for Usher Ministry - more than 400 chairs in 15 minutes. I was so new in church, most probably 4 weeks of being Christian. I hadn't known church tradition of celebrating birthdays like making my hand to the direction towards myself - a sign of blessing from God. I was totally blur!

One year ago, I was quiet and didn't talk much like right now. God has changed me within one year to be His truely child. Over the year, I have got more cheerful, more hilarious, more happening, more inspiring and more talkative. At this moment, I don't think that I'm a bit demented as people see I have been laughing a lot. I'm just happy. Life is so happening to me so it's fun! My favour in God and in men has been increased. My classmates talk more to me, not like at the beginning of last year. I'm now considered to be in 'Crazy-human forest' of the class, non-stop jokes! :D

One year ago, I didn't contact with my parents much. It was once per week. Like God has taught us in the Bible, whoever respects their parents will be blessed. It is true. Right now, my parents confide with me a lot, for everthing single thing happened in the family that I didn't have a chance to witness. I call them, not once per week but once per day, 7/7 days! I feel more blessed.

One year ago, I didn't give much effort in my study. I didn't see the importance of studying in my life. But God has given me a purpose. I'm here to study and to grow in wisdom. My dreams will have no limits with my wisdom and knowledge.

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For all these blessings, I truely thank God for making me grow so much. Thanks Pastors. Thanks leader. Thanks church mates. Thanks family. Thanks friends. Thanks teachers. Thanks all for making my 17th age to be beautiful, awesome and colourful. Truely, amazing grace!

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For 18th age is coming, wishes have come.

* I might be the oldest person in the CG. Ahem! But it's ok! Old enough to bully them, LOL!

* I was wondering about the thing that I can watch M18 movies. Oh! But glancing back to past, I just watch G, PG and NC16s movies, most probably Gs and PGs. Who says 18-year-old can't watch cartoons? Oi! Who says I can't grow bigger? Huh?

* This is exciting! I can drive soon! LOL ... I envision myself in a blue MiniCooper convertible! Hahaha.

Anyway, I wish myself to have another amazing life in God! :)

The first: I came back home from school today. I opened the door and drag my lethagic self into the room. I saw a letter. At first, I guessed a birthday card? From overseas? Who? I opened and saw Pastor Lia's handwriting. A birthday wish from Pastor Lia and Pastor How with a verse.

"And Jesus increased in wisdom, stature, in favour with God and men" - Luke 2:52.

The second: I went online just now. My Chemistry teacher whom I considered one of the best teacher in life, wished me sweet 18! Haha.

Other wishes will come as I have been expecting right now - at this moment!

Again a thank to all!

LY ♥ JESUS!

THANK YOU!

2008-07-20T00:28:00.000+08:00

God is moving in me!

Thank you, my Father in Heaven! :)

LY ♥ JESUS!

ONE DAY!

2008-07-08T19:47:00.003+08:00

I'm just gonna make my 68th post short! Update and take note of things to be done! There's loads of homework.

On Saturday, I went for ACJC Choir Concert at Esplanade. It was the most amazing choir team that I have heard, impressively tremendous.
People in class say that I go everywhere, there's at least one of my church mates appearing. Yup, God is just amazing that I have a big cirle friendship with my church people. I don't mind getting to know their names and know who they were.
Yes, of course, there was my lovely church mate - ELYSIA LEE. I was so excited because Elysia was going for the concert. Although we could not sit beside each other because Elysia went with her school mates and teachers, we possibly saw each other from far. My lovely friend looked for me during the break.

It was just unexpected coiccident moment when I saw my close friend who was in the same kindergarden, primary school, secondary school and now in the same education ground. He is now in ACJC. It was just totally coiccident because his seat was beside me! Hahaha. I wasn't alone! I got somebody to talk, friendly and a very very very 'coiccident' friend. So I've got his contact. When our secondary classmate comes to Singapore, we definitely should meet one another for 'not' an welfare but a gather of long-life friends. :)
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Yesterday was Youth Day. I had got some schoolmates for an movie outing. There were Fern, Bob and Pike. We watched Hancock and ate Ajisen Ramen.
The movie was both pretty nice but also pretty sad. Hancock and Mary could not be with one another if not their power will be lost and they wouldn't be able to save the world.
That was my Youth Day holiday. Short and sweet!
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There is an dinner outing tomorrow with CG and new friends (for me not new) - Feli, Sze Ping and Joline or maybe with more people like Eudora, Rachel, Johnny, Aaron. Joline had to ask her mother for permission because she is now partially grounded.
I can faithfully rely on God. Pray and keep praying!

So things to do tonight? - Tick as I have done! (Posted on my table)
1. Pray!!!
- For 'new' friends'.
- For prosperity and health in the family.
- For good 'O' level results.
- For the growth of the NEW CONNECT GROUP - D20!
- For the growth of the church :)
- For Pastors and leaders.
2. Finish up my homework!
3. Create a method/ system of 'SOMETHING' for Usher. With my systematic and task-oriented mind, it should be an secret ingredients for Jian Ming. Just wanna contribute something for USHER 2.0 althought I stepped down! 500% for God! :)

P/S: JOOYU - the Feng, this is a warning to you! DON'T BE EMO and BE CONFIDENT! :)
LY ♥ JESUS!

WHAT ABOUT YESTERDAY?!

2008-07-06T01:36:00.004+08:00

I take God as my pride.
I take Pastors as my pride.
I take my church as my pride.

Pastor Josh Kelsey was impacted by what we are doing in Heart of God church. LET'S SEE!

"Just finished an incredible weekend in Singapore at Heart of God church. My life was changed forever. This church convicted me to the very core.

The story of this incredible church is mind blowing. This doesn't do it justice but it started with two leaders Pastor How and his wife Leah who were looking after 7 young kids in Childrens church. They discipled these 7 kids into adulthood and they are now around 21-24 years old and run an incredible church for young people of 1200 people.

The Executive pastor is 23. The Chief of staff is 24. They are so well structured and well thought out that they know how many people are coming to their 2 services before they even start. They know how many of their members are bring new people. They are so well trained they move like an army in perfect co-ordination. I realised that the organisation however flowed out of their overflow of their love for Jesus. Their worship was so passionate, so alive, so humble, so honouring of Jesus. They served each other with a smile and nothing was ever too hard. Everything was done efficiently and effectively. They were always smiling and engaging. So 7 young kids grew this church under 2 incredible leaders to now a church of 1200 people and growing rapidly every week! We saw around 30 something brand new decisions and the Holy spirit moved powerfully in ministry time.

Young adults are rising all over this incredible planet with a hunger and fervency for Jesus. One thing that I am truly inspired about from this trip are connect groups. We have always been passionate about this but I felt my heart was rekindled for all of us to understand that discipleship, relationship and making sure people are cared for and released as leaders is our greatest priority as workers for Christ. This is the great commission! Whoever God has given to you I pray a new found passion would rise in your heart to make sure they are cared for, at CHANGE each week, connected, being raised up as a leader and multiplied as a fruitful believer. The Kingdom does not grow any other way. Lets rise up young adults and realise the greatest privilege is to disciple others in the way of Christ. I know CHANGE and C3 will surge as we make this a greater priority than all the other things that distract us in life. Can’t wait to see you and your connect group and your friends at CHANGE this wed 8pm! We will see the 2020 vision fulfilled...1000 churches average membership 500 people by year 2020.
Let's do this!

Much Love,
Joshua "
(Adapted from Pastor Josh Kelsey's blog on www.change.org.au)
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I have just finished a long day in church actually 'yesterday' because I'm currently typing this blog at 01:41 am on Sunday. Definitely happy, it was one of the best days in church.

God is totally moving in me. My heart is filled with faith. I don't mind spend just total one day stay in church. It's nice and full of fun time.

* 11 00 am - 12 30 pm: Discipleship class with Ivan Poh
The session was powerful. Ivan Poh is such an amazing leader, cool and inspiring.
Yes, WE ARE MIRACLES OF GOD IN HIS HOUSE.
I did came late for the mistake of hearing wrongly not 11 00 am but 11 30 pm. :(
Next time, definitely I CAN'T BE LATE!

* 12 30 pm - 01 15 pm: Lunch with Wei Cheng and Elysia Lee
The 3 'O' level muggers had a great gather moment when they talked to one another at McDonald today. I love those two friends, definitely!

* 01 30 pm - 03 30 pm: Getting Started 1 and 2 - MR1 - Garret Lee
Last year, after school closed, I went back my country for a long period and missed out 7 lessons of 'Getting Started'. So, my face was there, in the MPR1. I need to be filled with a lot of knowledge about God

* 03 30 pm - 04 00 pm: Hanging around in church with my CG.
I actually helped out the Usher team as they had lack of people and definitely needed help. I assisted them as an Usher! :)

* 04 00 pm - 04 30 pm: Prayer Meeting with beloved Pastor - Pastor How!
Of course, every prayer meeting is amazing! :)

* 04 30 pm - 05 00 pm: I went to fetch Sze Ping and Felicia.
It was amazing with the presence of 3 more people, Joline, Aaron and Johnny - my schoolmates.

* 05 00 pm - 07 00 pm: SERVICEEEEEEEEEE! - What is Spirituality? - Pastor How!
Haha, i'm glad to see that they were happy to have fun in church. A great impression! My Pastor was happy to see them. I love the way Pastor loves people. He just loves, no matter what situations or conditions that people are in.

* 07 00 pm - 08 50 pm: Dinner with CGs and friends
Haha, it was an awesome gathering of us! There was a lot of fun! People joked and laughed! WONDERFUL!

* 08 50 pm - 12 00 am: A journey from church to Billy's grandfather's house then from Billy's grandfather's house back home.
We actually went to visit Billy in his grandpa's wake. Grandfather has a long life of 96 years. Wah, I just want to live as long as him. Billy's family is so lovely. Grandma is cheerful. Billy's father is kind and funny. Billy's mother and sister are so prettyyyy! Billy's brother looks like a very artistic guy - Micheal Jackson look-alike. BILLY'S COUSIN IS SO CUTE although he is a naughty (really) that I really have a feeling like Darryl said, I was gonna kidnap him, bring him home and let him become my little brother. I LOVE KIDS! His grandfather has a big garden which I just wish to have. He planted chillis like me. He planted banana and a lot of orchids. WOW! What a lovely family!

After visiting them, we went back home. D2, D20 and D4 have all the adorable people. HAHA. I definitely love them!
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Yeah, it's my Saturday. I'm going for ACJC choir concert at Esplanade Theatre at 6 30pm. I have got someone accompanied - ELYSIA LEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Before that I need to finish up all my homework and study for 'O' level exam. See that Wei Cheng - the 'yah lor' & 'irritating' friend, he has got 10 points for Prelim 1 and 12 points for Prelim 2. So irritating! Hahaha.
I'm very excited about the concert! Haha.

On Monday, I will go to watch movie 'Hancock' with Bobby, Fern and Pike - my international classmates.

What an exciting life!

LY ♥ JESUS!

TODAY, PRAYER BRINGS BLESSINGS!

2008-07-04T17:39:00.004+08:00

I am thinking what should I say for this 66th post? I'm just happy and feel blessed.
God who is patient to seek our faith in our heart, is always AMAZING!

Maybe sometimes my prayer stopped in the middle of the running race. The blessing didn't come for hope. I believe God wants 'JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE' of our faith in prayer and in our desire. If once you experience this, you would know. Some people lose their desire just because of a little dissappointment when things they pray for it do not come. But other people are in their faithfulness, they will never get discouraged. In fact, they keep moving forward.

What they do is to 'PRAY-UNTIL-SOMETHING-HAPPEN' - P.U.S.H.
They saw the failure but they seek the benefits of it. They have a big vision - their imagination of vision that God has given to them. At the moment, they do not have the thinking of being held back. They keep renewing their mind in His glory.

'And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptabl and perfect will of God' - Romans 12:2.

Against what people in life thinking, I believe old discouraged feeling brings encouragement. Having faith is the solution for to conquer whatever that we want and we fight for. God has saved me, strong and always of good courage.
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Lucy Pevensie

I didn't watch 'The Chronicles of Narnia' for just only fun. All characters of the four children of Pevensie have shown something about their life in Aslan.
High Kind Peter is someone who have spirit of God for conquering any battles.
Queen Susan is someone who have bright and sharp mind.
Kind Edmun is someone who was wrong once but right after as he turned back to be under Aslan's discipleship.
Queen Lucy - 'Of all the Pevensie children, Lucy is the closest to Aslan. Also, of all the humans who have visited Narnia, Lucy is perhaps the one that believes in Narnia the most. She is ultimately crowned "Queen Lucy the Valiant," co-ruler of Narnia along with her two brothers and her sister. Lucy is the central character of the four siblings in the novels.' (Adapted from Wikipedia.org)

Lucy is the little girl whose faith in Aslan is amazing and firm. Out of the three siblings, she is the most faithful girl who always believes that Aslan will come back one day and help the 4 brothers and sisters. And her faith was proved by the return of Aslan whenever she needs him. I'm deeply impressed.
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Today is a blessing day for me.
I'm blessed not by luck but by faith and my dependence in God.
My teacher has known the author of the famous book 'O-level Distinction English Comprehension' - Marife Crus Yap. This author has offered 16 vacancies for a Course of Comprehension and Writing Essay in Excellence to our 'O' level students for free in my school. Yet, there are more than 100 people taking 'O' level students in our school. 8 places are given to 4E1 - my class. The other 8 are given to 4E2 - the lovely neighbour. Whoever are not selected but interested in this course will have to pay 20bucks to join the session.

Of course, as teacher says, everybody in the class wants a place in the course. So out of 3 students who are not interested, there are 36 students raised hand to be selected. Of course, I do want to have one place! Teacher decided to have a draw. Whoever are interested will write the name in a piece of paper and teacher would draw.

My English isn't very good. My writing has highest grade of B3 but my comprehension is pathetic. One day of the course may be benefitial for my study of this subject - urm, not only a subject but an important language. I did pray! I prayed to God.

So out of other 38 students, only one student who believed that God will give a blessing to her.
Oh my goodness, teacher drew 6 people. I didn't give up a hope to have my name. I prayed in tongue softly.

And the 7th winner is MY NAME!

I cried in mind, 'YES! FAITH & SUCCESS!'. God is a good God who truely takes care of us for every single small thing. A little gift from God is already enough for me to keep running on the race! What a lovely 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' present from God!

TRUELY and SURELY, He - my God is amazing!

LY ♥ JESUS!

BLOCK-TESTS!

2008-07-02T17:30:00.006+08:00

In order to let 'irritating happy' friends like Darryl Seah and JooYu - the Feng be happy and stop asking me to update blog, today is my 65th post! This is to prevent JooYu - the Feng from asking my blogspot password then she can blog here too. Hahaha. So my blog is alive.

I'm kinda busy this week and last week. It's just because of block tests period which includes all the subjects. It's kinda like prelim exams. In just first 2 weeks of school, we have tests everyday. Tomorrow I have last paper which is Social Studies - the subject that ... urm, i'm not very good at it. But I TRY!

After the holiday, i feel less stressed a bit as my brain seemed to have had a short time of relaxation. This is proved by my understanding and my way of answering Physics, Chemistry and Maths questions turning to be different from the past. It's wise, clear and of course, correct. It's improvement somewhere. All I can just believe that God is amazing.

My classmates are cool. Not only being cool and hilarious, they seemed to be very cute in my eyes. I'm the 7th older person in the class. The rest are younger and they are just lovely adorable. Everyday they can just make jokes and I can't stop laughing. I sat at the second of the last 2 rows of the classroom where all the Maths smart students gather. After finishing all work or even during doing work, we just joke, argue, teasing one another and laugh. The hotness of the weather rocks. Hahaha.

The schoolmates from next class, 4E2, whom I actually was their ex-classmates during Sec 2 are funny too. Today they talked to me during the assembly after first break. We competed like Singapore Idols. One sang 'More than words. I turned with 'Only youuuu ....!. Then one sang, 'You raise me upppp...!'. We did it before we kept quiet because the whole Upper Secondary students got nagged by the DM for assembling slowly. Tomorrow, we decided to do it again. LOL.

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I chatted with Minh 2 days ago at midnight. My dearsest Turtle friend went for a mission trip - Operation Smile. It's cool when he told in his Y!360 blog that he has learnt a lot of things from the mission trip. It was a hilarious and great conversation I had with him - one of friends that I think he's SO IRRITATING! But he's a nice friend among all.

I asked him again whether he has received the post card. He did. I didn't have so much time to go out so my mum helped me send it to him by mail to his address after I arrived Singapore. IT'S SUPER HUMEROUS. I told him that my mum sent it. He replied, 'No wonder'.

I asked, 'Huh? Why?', leaving in my mind a big funny question mark.

'Eh, your mum wrote my last name wrongly', he replied.

'What did she write?', I began to wonder.

'Tran Nhat Minh', he typed with a sign '=.='

I laughed out out and teased him, 'Since when did you join the 'Tran' Emperor (One of the most famous Royal Emperor in history of Vietnam) ?'

He said, 'Ask your mum...!'

I laughed out loud again. I remembered that I wrote clearly his name as Bui Nhat Minh on the card's envelope. But I thank mum for helping me. Can you see, PARENTS ARE ALWAYS GOOD TO US?

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Yesterday, I got an invitation from Ming Han for dinner outing with Fifi. I wanted but homework of the day was waiting for me to get it done. Somemore, today I have Chemistry test. The dinner outing was kinda late, 7pm and at Bishan where is so far from my house. TSK ...

I wish we would have dinner outing again. I love to go to eat with Fifi. I miss J8 too.

'Wanted' is the movie that you should watch. Out of vulgarities which appears in the whole movie (=.=), the other parts ROCK! I want to watch 'Hancock' no matter what! I'm saving money.

I'm enjoying the last days of my Sweet 17 age. My birthday is coming in 22 days. So I can learn driving soon and rent movies from the shops. WOW!

Urm, it's the end of my update. Haha.

P/s: Laughing everyday is fun!

LY ♥ JESUS!

MY GARDEN.

2008-06-28T00:35:00.002+08:00

Planting trees is one of my habits and also one of my hobbies. I'M ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY.

Since young, I often sat beside my mum and see how she plants trees, her favourite relaxing method. That absorbs into my blood. My mum loves to plant trees. For those reasons... One, save the Earth by saving the environment. Two, she is SUPER busy everyday with her work until even she doesn't have a little of time to visit me in Singapore, and therefore, planting trees is an easy & convenient way that she relaxes, not only saving money but also saving time travelling, home is available. Three, seeing those fruitful plants grows fruits is such a good habit to train our patience and somemore, terribly makes you relax. My house has 5 levels and none of them is escaped from my mum's favourite action. Every level has got trees and plants. THAT SOUNDS REALLY GOOD AND REASONABLE!

And... it's true that I carry that habit along and around the world. I have got a small garden at my rented house. At first, there is only chilli and pomelo. I can't stand it when my hobby is to research of conditions of Singapore in which the plants are able to live or not, rising in me. My garden has got various kinds of plants: Pomelo, Chilli, Red bean, Apple and Grape. That's really exciting! Those plants are useful, don't you think so?

P/S: The growth of a fruitful tree from a seed to good ground is one story that we should have been told about our life. Guess it!

This is wonderful! (uploading photos of plants will be updated soon)
LY ♥ JESUS!

ONE YEAR OLD!

2008-06-24T21:06:00.003+08:00

Hi!

I'm happy! Haha! I MUST MUST MUST post an entry today about my 1st Christian birthday.

Today I'm one year old Christian.

One year ago, I made my decision to follow Jesus - my Lord and my Saviour.

The lioness has been one year old and she roared a piecing sound today in class. Hahaha.

Anyway, my birthday is coming in exactly one month! WOOHOO!

(My memory) :)

LY ♥ JESUS!

ENOUGH.

2008-06-22T00:04:00.004+08:00

From left to right: Me, Timothy 'Timo', Reuben 'Ruby Baby', Darryl 'deary friend', Shi Hao 'sushi', Jooyu 'Awesome Baybeh' and Sherlyn 'Sherry'.

From left to right: Me, Jooyu and Sherlyn - The threesome.
For this picture: When girls are happy!

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I decided not to go to Europe because of those people who have never failed to make me happy. Hahahaha.

They created all retarded moment and I myself turned to be retarded like them. I turned to be always happy and seldom 'emo'. That is why my classmates call me 'the NUTTY'.

At least, I found a peace in my heart as God has brought those sisters and brothers in Christ. They are just simply cute and gorgeous. I love my church people whom I love to hang out with, talk to and say cheers together :)
LY ♥ JESUS!

EUROPE. GO OR NOT GO?

2008-06-20T01:18:00.004+08:00

This is my 61st post.
Being a Vietnamese makes a person pissed off? What're the problems of being a Vietnamese? Oh my goodness, where would I be born to make people happy? A consequence, let's not talk about this because I can just shake my head and bury it somewhere.
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They're renovating at my house's block. The machine caused so much cacophony. My head was shaken by the noise like an electric current runs thought my nerves. I couldn't concentrate on studying. So night time is the time for me to mug and write about my thinking. This moment is around 1 30 in the morning.

I have got no idea whether I should go or shouldn't. Paris and Milano are attractive enough for me to fulfil my dreams. I have got a scholarship to study in either Paris - France or Milano - Italy one year ago. I would study in major design - either fashion or interior design, or maybe to fulfil a small dream of becoming a FAMOUS coffee barista. There are choices for me to choose.

Both cities are so intriguing, yet romantic. My parents will totally agree if I choose to go to Europe. They kept promises of giving me a guitar or MacBook if I have got good 'O' level results or go straight to an university in France or Italy. Yet, those things do not matter my study or where I should go. There is no problem if I go to Europe after receiving 'O' level results, just language which can be learnt quickly. Like that, major Korean will be forgotten. Maybe English will be seldom spoken too. MOE Merit Award is not worth enough though. Somewhere further than Asia can make me more experienced too.

But ...

I still have not detemined my decision, should go or stay in Singapore.
This is arduous to talk about.
Ask Jesus.

LY ♥ JESUS!

HASTY JUDGEMENTS.

2008-06-19T11:17:00.004+08:00

This is my 60th post and i'm talking about 'Living'. Yesterday, i picked up the latest 'The Straits Times' newspaper (18th June), just like a normal habit because I like to read it.

Attached newspaper for every Wednesday is 'MIND YOUR BODY' which I don't often touch or read a word. However, I turned the pages and saw this article in 'Mind Your Body - Living', named 'Hasty judgements'. It's quite interesting and attractive enough for me to stick my eyes on it.

HASTY JUDGEMENTS (written by Gary Hayden - a freelance writer who specialises in education, science, philosophy, health, well-being, travel and short fiction)

'An acquaintance, Bob, recently spent some time as a patient in a National Health Service hospital here in Britain. He left with a low opinion of the nursing staff, who he viewed as brusque, uncaring and insufficiently interested in patients' welfare.
At around the same time, I had a conversation with a friend of mine, Julie, a nurse. She complained that she and her colleagues are so overworked and so bogged down with paperwork that they feel unable to look after their patients properly.
I happen to know that Julie is a caring and considerate person.
I imagine she does the best she can under sometimes difficult circumstances. But I can see that patients like Bob, who merely see nurses are brusque, uncaring and insufficiently interested in their patient's welfare.
Perhaps Bob was unlucky, ending up in a hospital ward staffed largely by uncaring nurses. Or perhaps Bob's judgement was faulty, assuming that the nurses acted the way they did because of what they are (selfish, uncaring and unprofessional). But, in fact, their behaviour might have been due to the situation they found themselves in (short-on-time, stressed out and exhausted).

Attribution error
In general, the way people act depends partly on character and disposition, and partly on circumstances. But when we judge the actions of others, we tend to make a fundamental error. We attribute too much to personality and character and too little to situation and context.
When it comes to judging our own actions, we make the opposite error and place too much emphasis on circumstances. In other words, we make personal attributions for the behaviour of others, while making situational attributions for our own. This tendency is so persative that psychologists have given it a label: the fundamental attribution error.
Dr Michael Picard. a psychology lecturer from University of Victoria, Canada, gives a nice illustration of this tendency in his book, This Is Not A Book: Adventures In Popular Philosophy.
"We've all been there. You're late for work and in a hurry, but on the drive you get caught behind a slowpoke idiot who doesn't even know how to get out of the way.
"We've all been there. You're driving along sensibly, lawfully, when some maniac storms up behind you, impatient but unable to pass... Yet another dangerous jerk.
"We always find ourselves behind a moron and in front of a maniac. The driver ahead is a moron, we are never the maniac. The driver behind is a jerk, we are never the moron."
We tend to judge others too harshly while putting the best possible slant on our own actions.
In my own case, I have noticed that I am very adept at viewing myself in the best possible light. I switch between personal and situational attributions for my behaviour, depending on what suits me best. If I win at squash, it is due to my fitness, skill and determination. If I lose, it is because I am under the weather, preoccupied with other matters - or playing against a cheat.

Redressing the balance
It is worth remembering all of this. Someone's apparent grumpiness may simply be the result of a poor night's sleep. If they appear unfriendly, it may be that they are preoccupied with financial worries or family problems.
We should guard against making the default assumption that what someone does is based on the kind of person they are, rather than the situation they find themselves in.
This is not to say that we must always assume the best of people. There are some grumpy, selfish, dishonest and lazy people out there. But when we seek a better balance, we find ourselves adopting a more accepting view of those around us, which is surely no bad thing.
The old proverb sums it up nicely: Never judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes. After that, you can say what you like, because you are a mile away and you have his shoes.'
LY ♥ JESUS!

REFLECT!

2008-06-18T22:19:00.004+08:00

This is my 59th post and I'm gonna talk about some serious stuffs that are warning me!

I'm telling myself that I'm just a scholar. Just comparing between a prosperous family in Singapore and a prosperous family in Vietnam, which one do you think the family would be better? Of course, for the high cost of living, a prosperous family in Singapore should be richer. That is why sometimes I just wish that my parents are Vietnamese who could have lived in Singapore for such a long time. With their careers - one architect & one constructional engineer, they could be a very prosperous couple since their personality is good.

My parents are both born in well-educated family. My mum's mother - my grandmother was a very strict parent and even my grandfather. My father's father - my grandfather was a very strict parent also and my grandmother too. This means both sides are strict. Hence, my parents are strict. It's just like a simultaneous equation, solved and proved with perfect conditions. Both my parents were graduated from National University of Building Construction. They built up themselves from poor people who had none at first but to prosperous people who got money in hand.

Unfortunately, I'd like to call my sister 'an unfortune'. Her way of living is considered 'pathetic'. My parents had given her much of things that she wanted and did their her best to assist her to be admitted to College. But she is now just like a blot on the landscape, hopeless and dreamy. She's probably 24 this years but in her mind, we found it 'a five-year-old kid's mind'. She left her parents to follow a dumb guy who drank and smoke. Although he was graduated from university, clever enough to be employed straightaway to company without applications. My parents have taught her many life-long learning lessons but she is just stubborn and rebels away. My parents are so disappointed that sometimes it's hard for them to concentrate on their work. I'm totally frustrated and pissed off. So an aweful goodbye.

I'm a scholar. However, the payment that MOE assists me to pay doesn't fit my daily life in Singapore. My parents are reaching age of 50 soon. Saving money like mad is not efficient enough. My father's health is not good, yet still has to go to countryside to manage workers to build roads and bridges. His diabetes is not firmly able to be cured. I prayed it will go away totally. In God, miracles would happen in faith. Cost of living in Singapore is so expensive. With that amount of money for one month, I can survive at most 5 months living in Vietnam.

Sometimes, I just wanna drag myself with a thought of going back halfway. But no, that is a dumb stupid thought. Without any certificate, what would I be living for? Only studying to get a proper career would save me from starvation and poverty. Aiming 7 points for 'O' levels result is a hope, a dream and an purpose driven life. Aiming JCs to get into universities is a way to save life from being jobless and a way to make others' dreams come true. So I'm getting my head towards books and healthy lifestyle. Time for church activities is set, and time for studying needs to be set perfectly. I'm gonna jog everyday to have healthy body which is full of energy to mug. Tsk! Books, i'm getting along well with you!

If spending money blindly is a habit, so my goodness, how to be rich? Now it's time to look back, reflect and determine which ways to go. This is an advice for others not to spend money, time blindly. Time to buck up!

P/S: Play first, pay later! Pay first, play later!

Prayer: Father in Heaven, thank You for being our Saviour, our Lord and our King. Only You can save our life from darkness. I'm sorry for the mistakes that I have made things happened in life ungreatly. Father, all I desire is to get 7 points for my 'O' level results to get my full scholarship and get admitted to good JCs - ACJC. That will not make my parents worry about expenses they have to spend on me. For the sake of others' dream coming true, Your spirit will come upon me to make me energetic to study well for my 'O' level examination coming in 3 months. Father, others will look at us with good personality and success, they will realise that only You can save us. My life is relied on Your mighty hands. Lord, you know that my parents are not doing so well, bless them with health and prosper. I will give back to You all things that You have given me. Father, thank You for believing in me, walking with me and saving my soul. I commit all things into Your hands. I pray in Your mighty name, Amen!

realize - colbie caillat

REALIZE by Colbie Caillat - Such a nice song! :)

V1: Take time to realize,
That your warmth is
Crashing down on in.
Take time to realize,
That I am on your side
Didn't I, Didn't I tell you.

But I can't spell it out for you,
No it's never gonna be that simple
No I cant spell it out for you

C: If you just realize what I just realized,
Then we'd be perfect for each other
and will never find another
Just realized what I just realized
we'd never have to wonder if
we missed out on each other now.

V2: Take time to realize
Oh-oh I'm on your side
didn't I, didn't I tell you.
Take time to realize
This all can pass you by
Didn't I tell you

But I can't spell it out for you,
no it's never gonna be that simple
no I can't spell it out for you.

C: If you just realized what I just realized
then we'd be perfect for each other
then we'd never find another
Just realized what I just realized
we'd never have to wonder if
we missed out on each other now.

V3: It's not always the same
no it's never the same if you don't feel it too.
If you meet me half way
If you would meet me half way.
It could be the same for you.

C: If you just realize what I just realized
then we'd be perfect for each other
then we'd never find another
Just realize what I just realized
we'd never have to wonder
Just realize what I just realized
If you just realize what I just realized

OoOoOOo
missed out on each other now
missed out on each other
realize
realize, realize

LY ♥ JESUS!

FIFI.

2008-06-13T23:40:00.004+08:00

HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY TO FIFI! :)

Wish you all the best wishes ever!
You're 21 and FREE TO FLY!

Your dreams will come true!

To: My best leader - Valerie Iskandar Fifi!
From: Your only Vietnamese follower!
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21 THINGS ABOUT HER!
01. She is one of TOP SINGAPOREAN YOUTH BELOW 25!
02. She is a gorgeous, talented, well-educated daughter of famous musician Iskandar!
03. She is not only a 'top youth' but also a powerful and inspiring ZONE MANAGER in church!
04. She is a 'BORN TO BE' skillful pianist.
05. She is COOL and not 'bimbo'.
06. She is hilarious and never boring.
07. She loves brown, purple and orange.
08. She does not like to eat vegetable but she is not fat.
09. She drives a Mazda sports car. WOW!
10. Her PSLE is a nice number and graduated from TaoNan Primary.
11. Her Secondary School is Singapore Chinese Girls'.
12. Her JC is Victoria Junior College.
13. Today, 13th of June is her birthday. She has just reached the age of 21 when she can fly freely!
14. She's netball player!
15. She loves to explore new food.
16. She loves sushi buffet!
17. Her fashion is unique and cool!
18. She is a girl you can ever respect!
19. She is a wonderful daughter of God!
20. Her way of teaching is inspiring and powerful!
21. Her life is the life you wish to have!

My leader! :)
LY ♥ JESUS!

THE CALL.

2008-06-11T19:13:00.004+08:00

I love the song in the movie 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'. The song was played at the part when the Queens and Kings returned to their daily life. Wow! The music is super nice!

Here it is!
The Call by Regina Spektor.

The Call - Regina Spektor

It started out as a feeling

Which then grew into a hope

Which then turned into a quiet thought

Which then turned into a quiet word

And then that word grew louder and louder

Til it was a battle cry

I'll come back

When you call me

No need to say goodbye

Just because everything's changing

Doesn't mean it's never

Been this way before

All you can do is try to know

Who your friends are

As you head off to the war

Pick a star on the dark horizon

And follow the light

You'll come back

When it's over

No need to say good bye

You'll come back

When it's over

No need to say good bye..

Now we're back to the beginning

It's just a feeling and no one knows yet

But just because they can't feel it too

Doesn't mean that you have to forget

Let your memories grow stronger and stronger

Til they're before your eyes

You'll come back

When they call you

No need to say good bye

You'll come back

When they call you

No need to say good bye

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Tsktsk ... I'm in love with shoes from Puma and Reebok.

1. Puma First Round <3>

2. Reebok Freestyle <3>

They are SO COOL!

I want one pair of them!

Ly, keep saving up!

P/S: I LOVE THOSE SHOES! :(

LY ♥ JESUS!

SINGAPORE!

2008-06-10T23:47:00.002+08:00

Wah, it's the first time I named the title of my post as 'Singapore'. Umm, it's because I just came back Singapore yesterday's morning (Yeah, at 1 30am I arrived).

So my mind has got 2 conditions, one is in Vietnam and one is in Singapore. It's so fun at both sides, don't know where to land off. Haha. Joking joking...! XD

I just went back home from a lot of outings.
First I went to school this morning to have intensive program lessons. Boring! Everybody has holiday. Only Bartleyans have to wear uniforms. Act smart, is it? One student goes to school. It does affect a lot of people around.
First person is the maid. She supposingly is able to sleep until 8am but she has to wake us up earlier. Second group of people is the guardian's family. They're sleeping. Those making-breakfast stuffs can wake them up accidently. Third group of people is neighbours, as we wake up in the morning, the dogs also get to see the sun. Of course, they're SUPER CACOPHONY and caused neighbours to complain. Tsk!

*Teachers: Can you see? I want a long holiday! I don't wanna affect badly to other people! :((

Yeah, we had lessons until 12 30pm so we went straight to Somerset to watch 'Kungfu Panda'. There were me, Xiwen, Bobby, Pasit, Fern, Astra and Monica - the internation group - the four of V.I.C.T.O.R.Y.! Hahaha.
Before we watched it, we wanted to eat Sushi but in front of the sushi restaurant, there was such a long long queue. RWAH! So we went to Xinwang Hongkong Cafe. Wow! The food there is super NICE! My food is so exciting, seafood mui fan, 'exciting' orange juice bottle and the ginseng sesame ...smt smt (I forgot the name). Wow! Next time I just wanna eat there!

'Kungfu Panda' is so HILARIOUS! *Must watch it!*

After that I went home to get blink blink patterns for Jooyu and Christine and get my clothes changed. I got my head off to church to meet church people before going to CHOMP CHOMP!

Wow! Today i just ate so many exciting food! Food at CHOMP CHOMP is so exciting, especially the ONE-LITRE cup of sugar cane drink. *Must upload photos, waiting for those from Reuben Baby*. Eating with CG people is always a privilege!!!!!!!!!! My table has got me, Jooyu and Reuben. We ordered all the AWESOME food, fried omelete, stingway and lala. Hahaha. So we ATTACKED the food! So fun and nice! God's people are WONDERFUL!

At last, Fifi drove me off by her car. Her car is very cool! Every details inside the car is so intriguing to me. I used to dream to become a AUTOMOBILE DESIGNER. Haha! It was raining heavily.

P/S: I have such a nice day - a day for FOOD! :)
LY ♥ JESUS!

CHILL OUT.

2008-06-06T22:10:00.004+08:00

My vacation is going on so fun. Let's talk about movies.

On Wednesday, I went out to watch movie with my neighbour friend - my BFF and the little girl whom I call 'my fiancee's sister' in some previous posts. Actually, we wanted to watch 'Iron man' a few days before that. However, my BFF said that she wanted to watch 'The Chronicles of Narnia 2 - Prince Caspian'. But she was late because she went to her classmate's birthday party.

So we changed to watch that and chose 'The Forbidden Kingdom' - A movie with Jackie Chan. WE LAUGHED LIKE DEMENTED! The movie is super hilarious. It's kinda incredible with all the parts where there're people fighting with KUNGFU! WOW! Not only funny but also tremendous!

The ticket is cheap in Vietnam. On Tuesday and Thursday, it costs only 40000 VND = S$3 in the most modern cinema in Hanoi. The cinema's standard is just below Cathay 'a little bit'. That price is for students. On the other days, it costs 50 000 VND = around S$4. So it's cheap and cheap. I want to spend money to watch movies in V'nam and not other countries. And ONE SET OF POPCORN AND COKE is cheap too! :D

Before the movie was officially shown, they show Narnia 2's trailer. So intriguing. That's a reason why that little girl pulled me to go and watch Narnia 2 yesterday. Again with that kid, my brother also was got along with us. He got intoxicated to the movie, especially Aslan - the King Lion.

The most funny part of yesterday outing is that the whole journey we went from home to cinema and from cinema to home is just like in Narnia. LOL. It's because my mom fetched 3 of us by her motobikes (in Vietnam, motobikes are commonly in use and not cars). Somemore, it was heavy rain when we went home. I can't stop laughing.

P/S: Coming back Singapore in 2 days! Yo! Yo!

LY ♥ JESUS!

TODAY.

2008-06-01T16:36:00.002+08:00

Today is just like other days.
Something to update.

My pet dog has gone before I went back. It's a very wise dog. So regretful!

I want to run in the morning everyday when I'm in Vietnam. However, one week alrd, I can't have time to run in the morning. :S

So God bless. I don't have to pay for the movie ticket for my 'fiancee' 's sister (Not real fiancee). Because her father is gonna pay for it. He knows the cost of living in Singapore is kinda high. So he pays for it as he treats me one day of allowance in Singapore. Haha. How nice!
Anyway, her grandmother is kinda irritating! Lol. She keeps teasing me for whatever I do. I'm too gentle, ain't I? Haha

P/S: It's fun to 'play with water'! Haha.
LY ♥ JESUS!

SONG.

2008-05-31T10:21:00.002+08:00

Yeah, I have found a new song. The song is slow and can make your mood turn 'emo' (emotional).
But it is really a nice song. Anyway, I'm not in state of being 'emo'. Haha. Enjoy!

perfect world - arco

Perfect world

Sorry I didn't like your point of view
Didn't mean to upset you or hurt you
Find it hard to tell those sweet little lies
Always finding fault when i could compromise

I just want a perfect world

Sorry i don't see life the way you do
If i could i'd be just the same as you
Every day parade the things i feel inside
Not be frightened by the doubt that i can't hide

I just want a perfect world

Something beautiful preserved
And to take what we've been given's
A trick i've never learned

So the world falls off around you
You're standing on the edge
Know you'll fall it just hasn't happened yet
And there's no-one left to catch you
And even if there were
You're not sure you could repay such a debt

But i just can't seem to shake
The old pursuits of youth
Simple need to be
The seeker after truth

I just want a perfect world
Dumbest thing you ever heard
But to take what we've been given's a trick
I've never learned

LY ♥ JESUS!

HOLIDAY

2008-05-29T11:13:00.004+08:00

I'm currently in Vietnam for summer vacation.
I'm typing this as quickly as possible before I go to cook lunch at 10 30am.

Everyday is the same. In the morning, I wake up at 7 30am, wash up, go to market and buy food for the day. Nothing much. After that, I get into homework which more than 10 papers are waiting for me. I have finished around 5 papers. I have not gone out for once. It's terribly hot here. I can feel like fats drips out and not sweat! It's quite difficult to study in this condition.

Sometimes, it's SUPER hot that I can't study at all and I get myself into housework - playing with water! Haha. It's kinda exciting but also exhausting. Mummy doesn't want me to do a lot also because she knows I'm taking 'O' level in the end of the year.

Everyday, at 10 30am and 5pm, urm... my task is to cook meals for my family. It's fun actually because my skills of cooking doesn't get worse as I thought of. It's getting better.

At 8 30pm everyday, my brother gets me along to go a place where there's an 11-level building. There's soft breeze, cool and leisure. I got to play with those neighbour kids. One of them is my 'fiancee's sister'. HAHAHAHAHA. She calls me 'sister-in-law'. LOL

I used to play games and talk a lot with her brother who is 4 years older than me. He is one of my dearest neighbours. Since that time, it has been 5 years we have got along. So the little sister loves me a lot and wants me to be her sister-in-law. Urm... I don't think about it yet. Haha.

He used to study in Singapore in 3 years. When I arrived in Singapore, he's got himself an acceptance and studied in an university in UK. I remembered once he got me out to see gundam models with him at Bugis. It doesn't sound interesting when we seldom get into contact. He doesn't want to have a girlfriend yet while his family is worrying about whether in future he'd follow FREEDOM COMMUNITY. Haha.

I should go and get him a girlfriend soon. So actually he is not my real fiancee, ok!?

A lot of my neighbours are in overseas, studying abroad. One is waiting for university in Singapore, staying in Hanoi for holiday now. 'My fiancee' is in UK. A '1-year-older brother' (what I call him) whose house is just next to me is now in UK and get very close to my 'fiancee'. A 'sister' whose house is opposite my house is now in France, having work attachment now. Last time there's one brother who used to study in UK, moved house, no longer neighbour. So these mean my neighbourhood kids are flying around the world. :D

Arh, those 2 who are in UK, will be back in the end of June. This means they can't see me. Hahaha. I don't need to see them also. About my fiancee's gf, urmm... it's kinda hard because he's short and cute (few centimeters taller than me only). Hahahaha.

My neighbour friends are very nice. The sister who is in France now has one younger sister. The younger sister is same age as me and is now my BFF! She is having final exam to get into university. But next Wed, she's alrd asked me to go out to watch 'Iron man' with her. Hahaha. Very wisely, she asked me to treat her movie ticket and she will treat me pop-corn. Hahaha. Arh, my 'fiancee's sister' will be going too. I'm gonna get bankrupt!

P/S: Yeah, my post has been too long. Haha. I'm late for cooking.
LY ♥ JESUS!

DREAMS!

2008-05-24T20:25:00.004+08:00

I will play violin soon! Mum will definitely buy for me a violin if I ask. I can learn it from church people and my ability is that I can learn things by myself too. I think it sounds intriguing! :)

I was thinking of one thing. That is I'm dreamy. I don't know whether it's ambitious or dreamy. Those 2 are different. Ambitious? sounds nice! I used to dream about owning an interior design company like Ikea. I do dream it!

Now I want to own one more thing - AN UNIQUE COFFEE SHOP! I love coffee. I drink coffee every morning. I love Starbucks.

I want to make business with a lot of income then I will have more money to make more of others' dreams to come true.

Yeah, I dream!

P/s: I WANT A CAMERA! My mum doesn't allow! I want to become a designer so I told her about it and she said 'Buy cheap one'. Cheap one? Want me to be a professional so should give me a pro camera! Hmmm ... So I'm gonna pray for it, just like what Charleston said yesterday. I will pray specifically. I will have a camera soon! Who care? :P

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I just came back from Red Rain concert. Let's consider Red Rain concert as my sub-anniversary of being in Heart of God. My first time I stepped in HOGC was Red Rain concert last year. I remembered, 16th and 17th of June, 2007. So 16th of June is my first time I stepped in HOGC. Let me check my diary....

Woohoo! I was saved on the 24th of June, 2007. WOW! It's one month before my birthday. Sounds so AWESOME!
And, I officially made decision on 8th of July, 2007.

In conclusion, my journey with God is complicated but FUN!
Let's see...
Yearly Redrain Concert - My sub-anniversary of first time I stepped into HOGC.
16th June - My first day stepped in HOGC.
24th June - My anniversary of being Christian.
8th of July - My officially decision day.

RedRain, again, is awesome.
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I'm leaving Singapore tomorrow for Summer Vacation.
My flight is at 6plus pm.
I'm ecstatic yet boring because I'm gonna miss THOSE KIDS!
I love those super cute D2 like mad.
For two weeks, being away fromt them is terribly horrible. ARHHHHHHHHHHH!
Somemore, Pastors and leaders. ARHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

God says, it's time to chill out a bit after working like mad! :)
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P/S: I don't wish to be cherished by a guy! =.='

LY ♥ JESUS!

CLASS!

2008-05-20T21:52:00.008+08:00

Oops, suddenly I forgot about my class photos during our celebration for our form teacher's 30th birthday. It's pathetically lame but I found it so hilarious to see my classmate's countenance. Hahahaha.

I just have got them yesterday.

VERY NICE! ;)

* First photo: Only Dipa was confidently showed her face while everybody either was curious what was going on or was burying their heads with some chit-chat. Teck Ee was with a face of being suspicious about Leonard. Xiwen looks stupid in this picture! - LAUGH OUT LOUD!

* Second photo: Everybody looks pretty and cute! :) (Except Miss Zhao said that her face looked stupid in both photos)

* Third photo: All the girls (3 were missing with greedy stomach: Eudora, Xiwen and Anh)

* Fourth photo: Our form teacher - Who would believe that she's 30?
They made her look like a princess with a little crown and asked her to wear nice nice dress. My classmates are CUTE! :))

* Fifth photo: See what they gave her! SUPER CHILDISH! XD

That red little notebook contained a hilarious story to read! :))

Sixth photo: Not really related but there's a story behind it! It's collection of Nike water bottle in my class (there's still 2 or 3 more). Blue belongs to Eudora. Purple belongs to Rachel. Pink belongs to me (Wah, I own the sexy colour). Orange belongs to Emilia Toh (Actually Guan Yan also). Nice huh? We advertise for Nike! :))

P/S: My classmates are CUTE! 4E1 rocks! :))

LY ♥ JESUS

SCHOOL.

2008-05-20T21:26:00.004+08:00

(Sorry for having all flower photos on my blog but it's Ly's blog. You can't fight with her interest in flower arrangement! :P)

If teachers saw this, it would be ok for me to get scolded. I'm fine with anything.

I don't like school today. It's terribly boring.

The only intriguing part is the talk with the representative lecturer from NYJC. Full stop! Teachers, again, killed me with air-con.

My nose was so vulnerable and sensitive. I found it arduous to breathe properly. Sigh!

Sorry, tissue, I wasted you again. Oh, Mr. Cough is really irritating too. I coughed and breathed like chicken. Sigh!

God, I just want it to be healed as soon as possible. I can't bear it!

Greatly, it was unexpectedly terrible with Subway when I didn't ask for roasting the bread. Straightforwardly saying 'No' isn't a wise way. I left over one inch. Being sick is more irritating than that because I can't eat as much as usual. My stomach has got smaller and smaller day by day. I lost weight but found it ok to be so, although sometimes it was really obnoxious.

I went to church to do stock check for Deco's cloth. I love my church! Sometimes, I found it irritating to hear people to keep nagging and nagging and also to see their frowning faces. Everybody is stressed ... I know but I'm terribly sick and still dragged myself to come to finish my task. I'm ok with anything.

P/S 1: The weather is SO HOT!!!!!!!!! Normally I sweat very little but today I sweat a lot! :S

P/S 2: Girls need to be cherished more than guys! :P

P/S: I'm going to write a fiction before I get into JCs - as information given: GP has no narrative essays. So saying goodbye to it by a fiction - sounds good right?! - This is flabbergasting! HAHA

LY ♥ JESUS!

AMEFLU

2008-05-17T09:10:00.002+08:00

I thought i have recovered totally and just left with running nose and cough.
However, yesterday night, it went up to 38 degrees again.
Fever again.
It's worse when my teeth couldn't even bite. It was totally pain.

So I studied that Pacofen isn't effective enough to stop me from being fever. Panadol is the same. Somemore it stops me
So at 3am this morning, I tapped Ameflu - the medicine that last time stopped me from being fever just after one night of sleeping! (Actually due to overtaking)

It's true. I woke up and feel fresh until this moment. Ok, I'm over-working alrd and need to rest! :D
LY ♥ JESUS!

FEVER!

2008-05-16T14:35:00.002+08:00

This is terrible!

I hate it, I hate having fever!

It's like everything around me was hot!

My face was terribly red.

My head is spinning around and pain.

2 days ago, it was 38.8 in the morning.

After coming back from school, it was 39.7 degrees.

After taking medicine and a long nap, it was 39.0 degrees.

then 38.8 again ...

then 38.6 ...

... it slowly dropped!

Yesterday morning, good enough, it's was 37.4.

In the afternoon, it kept being 37.

And this morning, it's 36.9. However, I'm coughing badly. There's non-stop running nose. It is headache because of lack of blood and oxygen. Haiz...

I can't bear it! :(

Love my CG, they prayed for me! :)

P/S: God is ALWAYS a good God! :)
LY ♥ JESUS!

SNEEZE!

2008-05-13T14:35:00.003+08:00

I don't know what has happened. I keep sneezing today.

I don't need anyone to miss me that much and cherish me that much. Haha

Nothing to read.
Because I have finished reading that cute and intriguing book, 'Good enough'.
I went to NL just now, again.
Urm, I found a book which was published by the same publication with 'Good enough'.
I hope it can be nice as 'Good enough' too.

My physics paper was SUPER tough, not very managable. It's kinda killer (as Darryl says, the 2nd last paper is killer :O)
I was feeling like burst out because of it. But no matter what I will still have sushi buffet with classmates. They have loved me, of course! Yummy!
Physics can't kill my stomach which is expecting for a delicious sushi buffet tomorrow afternoon.

Tomorrow it's last paper. Today I bury my head into my A-maths books, I will be a killer tomorrow not a 'being-killed' like today.

A-math Paper 2, I'm going to murder you. It's just a paper and I'm not breaking the 6th commandment anyway. Haha

Urm, after sushi, I may go for movie with CG people, those lovely kids. I call them 'kids' because they are all like younger than me, except JJ. Moreover, they're adorable and noisy. They can make a lot of cacophony in my day. I tell you, they're AWESOME!

I'm excited and butterflies in my stomach! They're glowing day by day because ...
IKEA is going to mesmerize me on Thursday.
Those kids again and they will see how crazy I will be when I explore things in that place.
One kid has experienced it before, Jooyu - she laughed like mad!

I'm going to study Amath again soon.
At 5pm, there's CG.
I'm going to my lovely church.

P/S: I'm going to do flowers this Friday. Haha! :D
LY ♥ JESUS!

GOOD ENOUGH.

2008-05-12T15:06:00.004+08:00

Reading books is one way to improve my English!

Yes, this is the reason why I went to National Library and seek for an interesting book.
Somehow, that day, I walked into the building of MPCC (Marine Parade Community Center) where there is one branch of NL. I scanned my eyes to the shelf where new release books are exhibited. After a few moments, I picked 'it' up which has an appealing and intriguing title, 'Good enough'.

If other people look at 'its' title for the first time, they would think i'm reading this kind of book - 'think-that-you-are-good-enough?' But who would know that I finished reading 'it' within 2 days. There's so much interesting climaxes in the story that Paula Yoo had written and made me so mesmerized. It's true I have loved it! I think if I'm gonna extend the due date again? But it's not wise, because it's not my book and for the sake of others' use. I should have saved up, I want to buy it actually, read it during the summer vacation and study all new vocabs that I read through. Please look for it if you're interested!

Somehow I want to study as hard as her, Patti Yoon, an American Korean daughter - the main character in the story. We can't say that she's perfect but her academic value and thinkings make you feel like study till mad. Under parents pressure and things happened in the story, she really made up her SAT scores to be 2300 (2400 is perfect score) which is the standard mark of the 2300 club - the group that Patti's parents want her to be in.

For some others, that's a nerdy club but it's true that 2300 brings you to top 10 universities in States. Somemore, the uni can just give you most of choices they can provide. Not only that, Patti is the only girl who can really manage the seat of Violist Concertmaster of All-State Competition by her love for the violin and her feelings that only her heart could flow with the music. She made it by her parents, her stress, her beloved violist, her church friends, her future that made her confused and her first bloom of love she had for a Cute Trumpet Guy. The story was so much interesting things!
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Look at them, they're a family! :D

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It's one of the coolest ministries I have joined. Wow! AS USHERS, WE ROCK!

I just received my text yesterday! Urm, I'm an usher in His house - my lovely church! My name is directly printed on the text! Wow! It's the standard of first world class church! :)

And here, it's perfect chair arrangement! :)

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I don't know how it can turn up to this way. It makes me super ecstatic that everything I have done this week and people around me are related to Korea.

1 - Watched Korean drama - Hanoi Bride (A nice drama with just 2 episodes).

2 - Started thinking about Korean boyfriend - A Korean actor? (Oopz!)

3 - Learned Korean until lesson 3 on an online course by Seoul National University.

4 - Coiccidently picked up the book 'Good enough' which was written by a American Korean writer and also talks a lot about Korean.

5 - Pastors are in Korea!

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P/s(1): I'm turning up to study Physics NOW as tomorrow it is my Physics paper. Practical test turned so badly that half of the class failed. I'm not sure whether there is my name included. In conclusion, I want to be as smart as Patti Yoon.

P/s(2): God is a good God! :)

LY ♥ JESUS!

KOREAN

2008-05-09T15:26:00.003+08:00

Hmm, some of my friends know 3 languages and it's their own langugaes.
It sounds fine to know more languages than just only English and Vietnamese. For Vietnamese, I'm pro at it. For English, I'm moving on, at least I can communicate, write and read well. So I move on to another language.

I thought of Chinese since my dad and mum want me to learn it for a long time. But Chinese characters are supper complicated and difficult. Somehow, i know how to speak a bit.

After few hours of thinking, I decided to learn Korean - a language that I feel it suitable to learn. The characters are not so difficult, just horizontal strokes, verticle strokes and consonant 'o'. So i went to a course to learn Korean by Seoul National University of Korea - Language Education Institute in English.
The university's course is good and totally easy to understand. I love it!

It's beneficial for me because in Singapore, there're a lot of Korean. If in future, I work in a office with some Koreans, I would be able to become a Korean translator. Wow, it sounds awesome!

I'm studying until lesson 2 - Consonants, very interesting. I hope I'll not drop it halfway. See me speak Korean one day! :)

LY ♥ JESUS!

BLOG

2008-05-07T14:39:00.005+08:00

Urm, it's time to blog.

I just reached home, changed and have eaten my nutriential lunch which has rice, beefs, fried mushroom and carrot, pork chop soup with ginseng. Today was English Compre paper and Chemistry. Chemistry questions are ok but as tricky as Treasure Hunt. Why teacher always gives very funny questions? Anyway, for me it's so fun!

I've found out that I'm kinda fat during exam period. It's true.

It doesn't matter. God doesn't care whether people He loves are fat or thin, ugly or pretty/handsome, clever or stupid, etc. It's true. :)

Let's talk about 'HATE'.

I LOVE TO SEEK FOR THE REASONS WHY SOME PEOPLE DON'T LIKE ME.

There're some who don't like me for some stupid reasons.

There're some who don't like me for some nonsense reasons. (Such as this person doesn't like me so his or her friends don't like me)

There're some who don't like me for (maybe) things that I did are irritating.

There're some who don't like me for the way I am.

Boo! What's on earth there're such reasons?

I don't have anyone to hate.

I just have SO MANY ONES TO LOVE.

It's true. Believe or not? It doesn't matter to me. It matters to them only.

Why does this world have so much jealousy?
Maybe I'm not as rich, pretty or lucky as them but there's no jealousy in my heart.

I wish there is no jealousy in this world but LOVE IS EVERYWHERE!

Jealousy just makes this world worse. People fight for this, people fight for that. ALL are 'kanchong' and 'kiasu'! :S

Jealousy? Let's talk about it when I have a boyfriend. Wait long long! :D

God gives this world equally to everyone. The only problem is that people don't know how to make use and respect what God has given to them. If they have known how to respect the gift of the Heavenly Father, there would be no jealousy. I have no jealousy and I'm happy enough to live like this as I have a purpose in life. Amen!

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I'm preparing my plans for summer vacation.

I'll probably go back my country for 2 weeks and come back to have extra lessons in school. Pastors have known that I'm going back.

The ticket price was nearly S$500. So expensive! It wastes a lot of mummy's money. Hummmmm. This is because of the increase in oil price. Like this, growing up, we just earn a lot of money.

However, definitely for this time, I will buy 'amazing' souvenirs for Pastors, Dom and Fifi.

I need to visit some 36 old streets which are a part of ancient history of my city. This is because I just passed by my friend's Y!360. Wah, it's exciting over there. Visiting those streets is my favourite hobby. Cool and interesting! There're so many things for me to investigate. Oh, the street has flower market too. I'm sure over there they sell a lot of exciting souvenirs to buy. WOOHOO!

Let's see the pictures that I have accumulated from my friend's site.

Flower market

Sweet William

Bamboo shop

Old streets

Hoang Dieu street - Milk flower trees

(Thanks Ngoc Diep - A very 'Hanoi' girl for these beautiful pictures)

It's so comfortable to see her photos, wonderful and marvellous.

Go to Hanoi for your vacation! :)

LOVE,

LY ♥ JESUS!

HAPPY

2008-05-05T17:27:00.004+08:00

Nah, I'm happy, always!

Let's talk about dogs and puppies! Yo!

This is TAMIE - the 5-week-old puppy and me...

This is the dog family in my house! Cute huh? :D

This is lady Mizzu (the white) and gentlement Terry (the black) with the old hairstyles ... Well, new hairstyle is really better :D

They are super naughty! Love to stay in near my room's door because my room has air-con. They will knock my door whenever they want air-con and nonchalently sleep in my room without any permission ... Oopz!

One more thing, they bark like birds sing ... Oopz!

One last thing, when they do their business, it's super super smelly ... Oopz!

Haha
LY ♥ JESUS!

SPINNING!

2008-05-04T13:38:00.002+08:00

Yeah, spinning!
My head is spinning!
I have studied too much until I drunk longan drink by spoon and not by straw. Minghan spot my crazy short moment and the whole CG laughed ... =.='
That's it!

I'm studying Geography.
Looking at my Geography textbook, somemore there's smoke above my head. Oopz!
There're 13 chapters and each chapter occupies about 20 pages!
This is so fun, haha!

Anyway, I don't want to talk about it anymore!
I can't join Zone's outing today. So sad!

Suddenly I remember about brother Patrick's and sister Carol's testimony yesterday. Somehow they talked about the verse that God told me to read during my QT 2 days ago. Psalm 37:4
"Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart."

When they talked about it, I smiled. There's so much things that have happened to me during this period of time. I learnt to seek God and it's true ... Reading Bible and listen to His words is wonderful!

Now is time for me to delight myself in the Lord. I'm not keeping my life like this anymore. Time to buck up also! Learn from those who have delighted themselves in God, Pastors, leaders and truely spiritual brothers and sisters.

I love Pastors. I love the way they preach and they way they love people. They are so amazing!

For me, my spiritually friends, who have been in church for long time and understand how to communicate with people well and understand people's hearts well, are truely on fire. They commit themselves forever in His house. They have a wide relationship with people in church. They have a powerful heart for God and for people. THEY ARE AMAZING!

Prayer:
Father in Heaven, it's so true that You're amazing than anything else in this world. Father, You have given me so many dreams that I desire and I'm accelerating it. I believe Your power truely brings my heart to keep going on fire for You. All I wish to fulfil others' dreams before my dreams would come to pass. Bring me on the race to accelerate more! Thanks for bringing me into Heart of God where many dreams have come true by Your love, care and power given. I will bring for you the joy! All I need is the heart of the Father. In your mighty name, Amen!

LY ♥ JESUS!

MEAN.

2008-05-02T23:42:00.006+08:00

I should have written this blog before but for how many chances I have missed, I could not find a time to type about this.

I'm very mean and it's true.
I'm very mean to those people who have crush on me and surely it's true.
What do you think when you're in love with someone?
For my case, I found it 'no freedom'.

I love to be freely flying like a young bird.
For some others, they think that it's so unbearable without a boyfriend.
Hello ...

Ok, i'm fine with it but better not talk about it to me because I have no interest.

How mean I can be?
The answer: "MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE! TOOT!"

I can't be mean to people but when you find out that someone in school or in class has crush on you, it's so terrible.

Next morning, when you stagger into your class, nobody is shy but only you know yourself that you're at that moment with 'the red cheeks'. I hate that feeling. However, my cheeks were red in the past but now and in future, looking at my face, you want to slap too! HAHA ... Somehow, i'm more confident than the past, an optimistic girl!

It turns to be more irritating when one day you stomp and stamp into school, the guy who has crush on you, is waving at you. Tell me, what are you gonna do?

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Don't search for my answer because it's terrible ... I will scream out loud and chide into his face, "Are you mad?"

Wah, it's not a right action but I feel like doing so. However, I'm gonna love all my friends in school magnenimously. That's the way, Amen?

The only way that you can keep yourself from them is just to say 'Hi', give them a brilliant smile (but not enough to attract) and run into your class. Who dares to get into your class when teacher is inside? If there is, madness, 'acts cool only'!

The song is cool enough! :)

If people are too confident until they think that I like them back or either I like them. Sorry, the answer is NO because I have no interest right at this moment. I need to have DEGREE first. At least I must have a good job to support my physical and spiritual life. Relationship can affect my results anyway. I want to be free for 5 more years, sounds 'old' but it's alright! After that, urm... let's see if it's the right time.

P/s: God is above all things, everything goes first by God! :D

Hey, I love Dr. Clement Chiang's and Nicole Yee's testimonies of their lives for God. SO POWERFUL!
I'm touched and now there's another beginning to go! :)

Love,
LY ♥ JESUS!

HEROINE!

2008-04-22T21:45:00.005+08:00

It's her - the woman of destiny ...
Our heroine ...
Our Pastor ...
Our spiritual mother ...
Our leader ...
Our role model ...
Our supporter ...
Our teacher ...
Our love ...

Pastor, happy birthday to you!
Forever I L♥VE YOU!

KOPI KAT KLAN ICE KACANG LYRICS

Ice Kachang

by Kopi Kat

Yai yai yai yai…. (repeat)

You always say I’m unromantic

Don’t know ways to make a girl tick

I must say you’re right about it

For I am truly unpoetic

But I am not dumb

And not that stupid

It’s just that sometimes brain not working

So I didn’t sleep

Used my little wit

To write this little bit (Yai yai yai yai yai yai yai…)

You are my ice kachang (ice kachang)

In this tropical heat (my heart melts for you…)

You are my favourite dessert (ooh la la)

So inviting, so sweet

Would you like to bo bo cha cha (cha cha cha)

Come along and dance with me (shoo bee doo wap shoo bee doo wap)

You are my love

My tutti fruitti

Someone I’d like to eat

Sha la la… Yai yai yai yai…

Every time when we go dating

First the movies then go shopping

You always hint I’m unexciting

It has been so since the beginning

But I am not dumb

And not so stupid

‘Tis just that sometimes I’m a blur king

So I didn’t eat

Used my little wit

To write this little bit (Yai yai yai yai yai yai ya…)

You are my ice kachang (ice kachang)

In this tropical heat (my heart melts for you)

You are my favourite dessert (ooh la la)

So inviting, so sweet

Would you like to bo bo cha cha (cha cha cha)

Come along and dance with me (shoo bee doo wap shoo bee doo wap)

For you are my love

My one atapchee

Someone I’d like to eat

Each time I look into your eyes

I see some pretty colours, very nice

I wouldn’t mind paying any price

I’m kachang over you (I sago honeydew)

You are my ice kachang (ice kachang)

In this tropical heat (my heart melts for you…)

You are my favourite dessert (ooh la la)

So inviting, so sweet

Would you like to bo bo cha cha (cha cha cha)

Come along and dance with me (shoo bee doo wap shoo bee doo wap)

For you are my love

My tutti fruitti

Someone I’d like to eat

Love,
LY ♥ JESUS!

CLOSE!

2008-04-20T11:47:00.003+08:00

Hold me close.
City Harvest Church

From the day You took my hand
Never want to be apart of You again
You are my councel and my friend
You're the still small voice in me
Every time I need to find
My way back home
You are the compass of my soul

Every step I take You will lead me
With You I'll walk the ranging seas
You're the strength when I'm weary
You give me reason to believe

Hold me close
Fill my life to overflow
Holy spirit come and
Show me Your way
Won't You show me Your way

All my life only You can satisfy
Let my faith ignite
Consuming fire
You're the burning desire
In my life

P/S: A song makes my tears drain out :)

LY ♥ JESUS!

AGAIN-STRONGER

2008-04-15T20:47:00.004+08:00

Sugar Daddy, should I call this "my letter to Heaven"?
My letter to You today has so many things that I want to let You know how WONDERFUL You are!
Once again, You have saved me...

My letter to You today has parts which I would name it accordingly to what I have experienced today...

My first: INSECURITY!

Sugar Daddy, I failed to believe one thing. I even failed to believe two people who are important in my life.
Today I have thought that the insecurity that You found in my heart. But it has made me stronger after repenting.

Sitting in Artiste Room alone and writing Geography notes for revision, on my ears songs are played. Tears began to drain out of my eyes. In my thoughts, I had been thinking too much about something that happened before.

I'm always happy when I pressed the button and said 'HI' to the receptionist in church. With my excitement, I'm singing softly in my mouth with my 'superb' high mood. Putting my bag on the chair set up at Auditorium, I took out my headset and stopped playing the songs in my handphone. Sister Alicia was happy to see me, her beloved coordinator. I was happy too!

JooYu saw me and jumped like mad in her love for me. I didn't reply her message. Umm, it's a bit carelessness of me. I read the message during my lesson today and I could reply as my teacher was in class. I replied by the way that I ofter tease her to make her less disappointed. I'm fierce, it's true. She told me that Dom has come back as she was playing pool with Bellerie. We decided to go up to say "Hi' to Dom a bit later on after I would have set up the quilt and pillows.

Singing the 'Nanapoopoo' song, I happily went into Decoration's store in Artiste Room. Alone, I brought out 10 super big pillows to Auditorium. I've got used to do things alone. After that, I brought out the quilt which had just washed by laundry, nicely-smelled. Shi Hao, the RI softball captain, came to have follow-up with Fifi. He helped me to set up the area. After setting up, Fifi came. We, four, together went up to Admin office to say 'Hi' to Dominic.

I had thought my leaders didn't care about me at all. I had this thought so many times in the past. I thought they didn't like me and my presence in front of them was invisible. My insecurity has caused me to be down. I felt so disappointed. Somehow, once, I was losing my spirit and faith. I thought I would walk away from the church just because they would not like the way I am. At that moment, I knew I still had my love for You, Daddy. Tears dropped down from my cheeks so many times.

But...

Somehow, Daddy, You always hold my hands when I lost my faith in my leaders. Father, You have told me to keep my faith. You have told me to have 'thick skin' on my face. You have told me to bear the burden. You have told me, 'Your leaders are testing you and looking at how good I am at bearing all the circumstances'. I became stronger and stronger. The boldness in me has been increased.

Sorry, Daddy, the insecurity in me somehow was still there. My heart burst into tears. I was doubtful, 'Is it true if my leaders don't like me?'. Sometimes, I could not hold my tears in my eyes. Those just drained on my face without me knowing. Afraid, I hided my tears by wiping them quickly. At that moment, my heart was not strong... I would even be hot-tempered and threw my anger to others.

But...

Your Kingdom in me has called my name, 'Be strong and of good courage!'. I fell down but stood up again when I have looked back and considerred again what Pastors and leaders have done for me. They brought me up from a shy, full of fear and uncontrollable girl to a girl of today - A STRONG GIRL WITH A SPIRITUAL HEART. You were there for me, telling me how to walk on. My fire is lighted up again. I gradually believed that all of those moments is when the devil wants to steal me from You. You are more powerful, of course, You pulled me back and held me tightly in Your warm hands. You've saved me... I felt blessed.

I got stronger again.

Sugar Daddy, thank You for all the blessing and for saving me when my feets are not strong to stand up. Thank You, Daddy, without You, there would be no 'ME' of today. Thank You for empowering me when I face the discouragement. Thank You for the security that You gave me when I was insecure. Thank You for the smile on my face that You have made on me. Thank You for giving me visions of being a successful woman in future. Thank You for EVERYTHING!

I will do everything that You trust in me that I can do it!

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My second: SUGAR DADDY NEEDS MUCH OF ME...

Sugar Daddy, forgive me if I would have been weakened...

I know You always give me chances to be changed, to be encouraged and to do my best in Your will.

Daddy, I was on the bus on the way back home. I saw those Chinese girls in VJC uniforms. They are also foreigners living alone without parents aside to bring them up. I was looking at the bunch of bags of food and personal stuffs that they bought. They can do it, "Will I be able to do also?". At first, I thought I would be inferior to them. Looking at their faces, I thought of their future which will be bright with full of success. But You have given me a thought, "No, you're not inferior to them! Definitely NOT!"

You told me that I can do better than them. You told me that I'm special and different from them because I have got You - the Heavenly Father who always gives me power and importantly my SPIRIT! Who say I cannot be like them or I'm inferior to them? Sugar Daddy says, "My lovely daughter is superior to them!". Daddy, I'm so touched that You have put your trust in me that I CAN!

I'm now I have more power to study well. I'm doing my best for You, Sugar Daddy! I will bring the pride for my parents who have put much effort to work to support my study, for my Pastors, for my church and for You!

I know You have expected in me that I would bring revival in my church. Daddy, I was weakened. Sorry for the little spirit that I had. You need much of me ... I'm encouraged now to do something. I'm stronger and have my boldness to do Your mission.

Daddy, I will bring my vision to come to pass for Your love that You have given preciously to me!

To be with them, Pastors, leaders and my dearest Heart of God church, I will do my best!

Amen!

LY ♥ JESUS!

BUILD!

2008-04-13T22:46:00.005+08:00

I'm building Your house
For all generations ...
I'm building Your house
With all expectations ...

Today sermon has changed my angle of life ... :)
Never be in debt!
Save now, spend later!
Cookie jar philosophy!

BE PATIENT AND SELF-CONTROLLED!
BUILD HIS HOUSE!

For Kris
I still believe in you.
Be on fire again! :)

Love,
LY ♥ JESUS!

FUN!

2008-04-12T00:46:00.015+08:00

I had a lot of fun yesterday. Now is 12 45am in the morning, actually midnight. So I typed 'yesterday'.

They say forever I'm a sleepy girl in class. I can be super blur due to the lack of sleeping. My eyes are easily sticked together without me knowing. My shoes were even somewhere I could not know. Haha... I drew this last year. It's really typical of me every morning. But by power of Mr. Chin's scolding and my everymorning coffee, I have been awake every morning. Hehehe. (I give you a V-peace).

Lessons could ever be boring. Alright? However, I found that I'm excited to study any subject if I put my effort to learn and get the understanding. I didn't hate any one of them and just scared. Haha.

I love Chemistry although my result was from A1 to ... It's all haywire. Doing experiments is really so exciting. I want to do a lot but school has their limit too. Tsk ...

It's my titration experiment last year... Wah, I got the pale pink standard colour. Yup!

And yesterday, we did titration again. So fun!!! Before doing experiment of titration, we did experiment of distinguish alkenes and alkanes. Wah, the 3 test tubes appear with different colours. So interesting! Hahaha

Description 1: Earthquake to shake the test tubes and let the reaction occur. HAHAHAHA. Teck Ee was also shaking. HAHAHA

Description 2: The nice colours appearrrrrrrrrr! So fun! However, there's an irritating smell. Hahahaha.

Lessons in the lab are always fun!

... After school, I and Quynh Anh went to flowershop to buy flowers for decoration's duty. She really got excited to see flowers. I could say, 'Girls mah!'. Hahahaha. I'm addicted to flowers. Hahaha. If somebody marries me in future, surely everyday he will see flowers appear in the house. My house should be designed and decorated by me too. It's wonderful! :)

And my decoration duty was great althought 3/4 of time I did it alone...

It's inside Pastors' guestroom.

It's for Pastors' Office and Al Fresco Pastors' Table.

At reception ...

I LOVE FLOWERSSSSSSSSSSS! <3

LY ♥ JESUS!

FRIEND-LOVER

2008-04-12T00:29:00.006+08:00

I'm my friends' lover. Don't ask me why, just give me an opened-mouth. Hahaha

My classmates love me. I have seen that as they always support me, greet me every morning with their great smiles, make some jokes with me during lessons and search for me to go home with them. My relationship with my classmates and schoolmates has been much more improved. God is there. :)

I have found that the boldness in me has been accelerating as God, the only One, can bring me out of my comfort zone. I'm from a person of hinding myself in my thoughts to a person of being bold to talk to classmate and have fun communicating with them. God has changed my life.

I spent some of my little time going to eat KFC with them at Singapore Post. I know more and more people in school. My friendship circle has been widened as more greeting moments happen when they meet me. I'm respected. I volunteered to become class sports leader. Happily working with those naughty kids, I felt so loved by them. They wave me everytime they see me. God is really great in my life. I have been no longer an 'emo' girl but a ALWAYS HAPPY girl in school, laughing, smiling, joking, talking like mad and being cheerful all the time. Yup, stress is terrible but it doesn't conquer me.

Once, they asked about me whether I'm going to church. They know I've been doing things in God's will. They're admired and more and more love me. They keep asking me about this and asking me about that. I answered them in a cheerful way that makes them laugh. The 'emo' girl has become a cheerful joker. They love me and I love my friends too.

They are great and not 'typical Singaporeans' that I considered before. That's what I called 'blessed'.

(My spiritual family <3)

Love,
LY ♥ JESUS!

DRINK

2008-04-06T21:41:00.004+08:00

I have a hard time...

Does it mean that if we step down from any ministry, people would walk backwards to us? They won't talk to us? They would think that we don't love the ministry? They would give me a weird look and give an arrogant looking? Is that the way that they love their people in the ministry? Do they understand what the purpose of the house of God is? I don't feel sad but disappointed.

But the security in God keeps me going on. Let's see who are the insecure people. I still greet them as my fellows, my sisters and brothers in Christ. But I didn't have a reply back from them that I have got used to it. I'm still doing in God's will as I keep my relationship with them. If they refuse it, let them be so. I still do what God has told me to do. God's light shine my way.

I have stepped down for more than one month. In the purpose of doing my vision for God and for my church. I'm scholar, concentrating on my study to get good score. My purpose in life is to get into any good JC in Singapore and get my full scholarship. So I will be able to do for the rest of my life here, serving God and people. I'm doing God's mission.

But why do people throw to me that piercing look into my heart? They think they can stop their relationship with me from the ministry? They would make me backslide from church? NO WAY! I'm here to serve God, to serve people and let people grow in the ministries. Their piercing and arrogant look just makes me stronger and stronger in God's will. People out there should change the way they are to let the ministry grow with the church in order to fulfil Pastors' expectation as HOGC 2.0.

God doesn't bless gossiping people and complaining people but God blesses people who work hard and have faith in God. I'm inspired by God's vision and my vision for Him. Amen!

I love this song. You would think it's an 'emo' song but it's not at all. It's the song that I follow in the Holy Spirit!

LY ♥ JESUS!

CERTAIN

2008-04-05T23:03:00.003+08:00

I would not know what title I should put for this entry. I thought of "MANY" as I have many things to talk. I thought of "LOYALTY" but loyalty is just one of the topics. I thought of "RANDOM" but random is not so correct. I don't know so I just put "CERTAIN" as this certain week, I have had a lot of events in life. What should I start with?

Ok, let's talk about softball. I love SOFTBALL, man! Since secondary 2, I played softball as one of my favourite sports. It's so fun. It's a very western kind of sports that if you sat down in stadium and watched a softball match, you would jump up and down when you observe the ball fly super fast over the field. The hit, the catch and the throw are so cool that keep my eyes stick to it. The feeling of holding the ball in the glove you wear makes you all over-excited. However, once I had an accident during playing softball as the stick hit to the left side of my head. It cost me $81 to pay for medical checkups. Hix ... Since that accident, I'm accused to play softball but i love softball for the rest of my life. I miss playing this game.

Once, it's so amazing that my Pastor, Pastor Lia, also loves softball a lot. She was a sports journalist for the Straits Times and even a softball player in past. I found a common hobby as favourite between me and Pastor. Yeahhh! And the great minds have common will. Haha. And Sushi (Shi Hao), our RI (Raffles Instituition) softball captain came. As the result, Pastor is going to watch his final match and me too. Wow! I'm so excited about it! Let's watch softball on 23rd, April at RI!

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Yup, this week I have been super super super busy working for church. It's my favourite thing to do whenever I love God. Of course, forever! I have felt exhausted sometimes but by faith, I'm still doing what I think that those are bringing me up to another level. My journey of this week is still long ...

School which is one of the most troublesome problem to me but is the thing that I'm doing my best to make my future bright in His will. Alright? The truth is I don't want to slack. I've never been late for school since the beginning of the year. Last year until now, I have got a day of absence. People would look at me and throw at me a serious look when the mouth is open widely. I think that I'm a bit 'kiasu'. Anyway, I've been stressed but actually I'm cocking well. Haha.

On thursday, I went to church for CG after that went home and taught the kids. They're under my control. Yeah yeah! They want to be naughty and lazy to study??? No way! I'm one of the fiercest teacher ... Haha. Word by Fifi was so powerful. Loyalty is decision. I'm loyal to God and church. I LOVE HOGCCCCCCCCCCCCCC!

Yesterday, Friday, I went to school like normally. After that, I dropped down at S'post and back to church, once more. I did decor. Wah ... I love flowers and do flowers no matter what. It's so exciting. Actually Yilin asked me to come for PGSM's preview usher. However, I didn't come as I wanted to complete my work. After finishing decor, I thought I had time to go home but Darryl reminded me to go for BM. I nearly forgot about it. I wore my uniform and cleaned toilet. That was so fun. Darryl Seah kept sraying out the water to our face. Somemore, we kept chasing after the dragon fly. It was like a drama that could not make you stop laughing. Haha. BM is VERY FUN!

Today, the busiest day that made me burst out. From 9am to 1030am, I had English Elcot Program in school. Continually, I had Chemistry short session to get back the Chem paper until 11 20pm. I 'chong' back to church to have 'heart to heart' session. I thought I would be late however, it was a talking session by having lunch together. It was powerful as a session that taught me how to talk to people as they become our burdens. Haha. After 'heart to heart', I have continue with pray meeting with the whole church. Amazing and annointing miracles only happen in his house, so powerful...

After prayer meeting, I was supposed to have decoration meeting. Once more, I forgot it. I'm sinner. I'm sincerely confessing my sins. But I had got usher duty. I thought i could make it but usher was in a rush to do everything. Arhhh ... I was bursting out. However, usher duty was GOOD! I feel it was really Usher Ministry 2.o. So exciting!!! Service was also powerful with Pastor Kevin Loo from CHC Kuala Lumpur. He's a great man of God! =)

Wah, I'm thinking of myself who would be even busier than an adult, doing much things in church. But at least I found a peace in my heart of serving God and people, spending time in church and talking to people and loving God and Pastors. I have found my loyalty...!

P/s: Dear friends, I have found that my entry today is such a long long long long entry! Tsk ...

LY ♥ JESUS!

PUPPY!

2008-04-02T21:29:00.004+08:00

It's really hard for me to update my blog everyday so that I'm able to record down every single story of my precious memory. Haha, after 'O' level, i'm sure there's a lot of fun posts with a lot of funny pictures I have kept.

Umm, so ... after 3 month of waiting to see puppies to be born, 2 days ago finally our pretty female furry friend, Mizzu, gave birth to one puppy. Although I was a bit dissappointed because I thought Mizzu could have given birth to 3 or 4 puppies, i'm still happy to see the little brown furry puppy. Normally, as I know, one dog can give birth to 5 puppies. But this type of species only can give birth to either 1 or 2.

I'm not sure how David and Joshua have named the puppy but the name is from Terry. Anyway, the puppy is so small. First time of life I see a puppy that has just been given birth. So small. He already has a lot of fur. It's brown colour with some white dots on the top of the head. At the end of the tail is a bit of white. That's fun. The feet are super super cute, still red and instable.

It's so funny that Mizzu gave birth 1 day before her one-year-old birthday. Hahaha. Haiz... One year old? Humans consider a little baby but she gave birth?! It's so ironic but it's animals and not humans. HAHAHAHA. How excited David and Joshua are when Mizzu gave birth, just like me.

The little puppy has not opened his eyes yet but actively crawls around the basket. He drinks milk like 24 hours/7 days. I have no comment! He would be hungry like mad. Anyway, it's nature and I can't deny any of the reasons. Haha.

One thing to know. Mizzu took care of the puppy. Of course, it's her child. Terry was roaming around the cage to see the puppy. Mizzu came up, jumped in temptation and barked at Terry like mad. The cacophony in my house become worse. You know, i love dogs as friendly furry friends but I hate them barking, man! Hahaha.

Terry seems to be abandoned by Mizzu. He becomes more and more fierce. Tsk tsk! The way he barks is more and more irritating. Before the puppy was born, Terry and Mizzu often jumped, ran around and even fought and barked at each other. But now, little mother Mizzu is taking care of her little puppy, everyday is in the cage, leaking the fur of the puppy. What would I say? "Mother mah!"

Haha, it's my story of the puppy! Can I end it lately?

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Today was great in school. Ivan Poh, together with Shermaine and Susanna, went to my school. Ivan really made me shocked! What if I didn't decide to go to canteen at the 2nd recess? I won't be able to meet them. I turned off my handphone because I protect it from being confiscated. Yup. (That's really ...). Shermaine told me that she smsed me but I wasn't able to see the message.

I happily wanted to drink strawberry yoghurt. I went to canteen. From far, I looked at one striking guy in black colour t-shirt with the hair style that seemed to be familiar with my view. That hair, brown the whole trunk and one stripe of light yellow at the middle of top of the head. I was wondering, 'Who is that?'

I moved closer a bit and asked myself a few questions when I was suspicious, was that Ivan Poh? I thought, "Huh? How come is Ivan Poh here?"

A few steps closer, my GOODNESSSSSSSSSS! It was him. I ran like mad towards the three weird people sat in the canteen. Shermaine Tan and Susanna from B4 were there also. They two are ex-Bartleyans. I happily waved to Ivan a few meters away and called him out loud, "Ivannnn!!!!"

He happily showed his neverstopped grin. Shermaine and Susanna was also smiling at me. I was totally shocked! Our church ZS was in my school. My eyes opened widely but my heart was happy as they came to visit us. Hehe. I wasn't sure why they came to my school for but I don't care lah, I feel happy when I see my church people. Anyway, we're sisters and brothers in Christ. :)

I talked to them for 30 minutes before the lesson started. Some of my classmates know Shermain as she was one of the famous councilors in school few years ago. They came and surrounded the group. Only Ivan was a guy. Hahaha. After that, Ivan went back to church and hang out with Zhi Xiang (I think so). Shermaine, Susanna and Susanna's friend walked around the school to meet all friends. I was on the way to the left. Shermain and Susanna were talking to Justin Gan (tsk!). I could not stop there to continue talking to them. Hix. ... sadly, I said goodbye and walked with my classmate to Physics lab. I know they probably went to meet Justin, Dick and Yong Chiang.

I hoped she would invite them to come one day. Hehehe. At least like that I feel happy enough because they three should get saved again. Alright?! It's greatly that I have Shermaine as my sister in Christ. I love church people the best. It's a little of happiness in me. Amen!

LY ♥ JESUS!

SPORTS!

2008-03-30T00:37:00.005+08:00

Hey, I'm back with my beloved blog after 2 days struggling with my lappy. Haha

My beloved lappy was under terrible conditions. Some kind of settings in Internet Explorer was set wrongly, causing me not to be able to open my blog. I was on mood of getting good idea for one entry 2 days ago. However, when i opened my blog, there was problems that I could not log in. Virus? Goodness, that's so troublesome and irritating.

Nevermind! I have resystemed my lappy, yup, it's now on good conditions. Anyway, it looks good and clean! Haha. At this moment, my iTunes is refreshing. Yeah! I regret just a little as all of my beloved emoticons are gone! :(

Anyway, yesterday was sports carnival. Wow! It was a lot of fun as I was on sports leaders' duty although the weather was super super hot, just like burning me. I was in charge of floorball and some other stuffs. At least, during this time, I'm closer to a lot of school mates, especially some student leaders. Hehe. I'm excited about revival of Bartley school. That's so great!

I was on duty with Teck Ee at floorball area. Yup, the teacher as the judge was Mr. Imran - my Chemistry teacher. Haha. I get used to his reaction, whether it's ... or ... . Haha. Such a poor thing for Teck Ee as he has to give out the ball and chasing after the ball while I stood there and recorded the scores.

Both were under the sun and wanted to faint. My shiny cap was with me and another cap was with Joline. I know my cap is the most striking on the field as the sun was shining directly from the top. Haha. Ok, at least, I don't have a symptom of getting sick yet. I'm fit and healthy. HAHAHAHA (I know Darryl Seah will laugh when I type like this). Teck Ee spot something. All the 4Es classes' floorball teams are very violent. I'm one of them too (Laughing out loud!). I have no comment about it.

After my duty, I relaxed and looked at people who were running for relay. That looked interesting. I love all kinds of sports, especially softball, badminton, floorball and volleyball. Sports keep me healthy and fit. Sports are fun and exciting. I don't know why i'm not so interested in football and basketball. Anyway, a softball match has much more interesting climax. I think God really puts me at the right position as a sports leader of my class. Haha.

'Sports' is an interesting topic that I could not miss. Haha. I love playing sports. My brother has been in love with badminton same as me although he is just 8 years old. He is good at hitting the shuttercock as hard as fast that sometimes I couldn't approach it. Wah, zai! Haha. Anyway, he is trained by me! HAHAHAHA

Anyway, I should return back to Sports carnival's topic to end the entry as it's too long alrd. I had a great time working with Teck Ee, Joline, Wee Keat, Elisabeth, Kenneth, Kevin and other sports leaders. They are cute and funny. We really did a great job on that day in the red T-shirts! Here is a great thanks to all of you.

Love,
LY

LY ♥ JESUS!

LOVE

2008-03-26T23:18:00.002+08:00

I wish I could hug him and confide with him once more...

I wish he will be able to know my spiritual home and return back to God whom he can depend on and overcome all burdens...

I wish I would be able to share with him my happiness as I have a full family...

I wish I could do something to make my friend happier and happier...

Once, I talked to him. God knows what I'm doing. God lets me talk to him and get closer to him. I believe and can see he will be saved again.

I'm not feeling pitiful for him but I do love him as a unloved person. Why is there so many troubles his life? I could see the broken pieces in his heart. I didn't know why I can stone here and imagine about his life now. What can I really do?

If i were him, my heart would bleed and I even would have low self-esteem. But my friend does not. He got used to it. He has no mother with him when he was just 2 years old after she gave birth to the second child - his brother. The mother brought the brother away for a few years.

After those few years, the heartless woman left his brother to his daddy and him. His daddy has worked hard since that moment to bring up the two motherless sons. He is totally busy working to earn money. At least, finance was not a problem as his daddy's job is fine for 3 people at home.

Since his father is almost not at home the whole week, he has to take care of himself and his brother. Nobody cooks for them so they have to eat outside. What else can they do actually? In the past, they both loved each other. Growing up by ages, their relationship gradually has fallen apart. They talk to each other less. Nobody was there to become a meditator between two of them. It's been worse and worse. I wish I could ...

Looking at my friend, I know he has been hurt a lot. I wish I could do something to heal the broken pieces of him. I wish I could give him a hug that he seldom has. People who are heartless to him are hatred and deserve to be persecuted. Do they have a heart for others who have more difficult life than them? I'm not gonna be like those people... Now I love him as I don't have a difficult life as him. I love to do something as talking to share with him more about God...

When God is in heaven, of course, He will hear and see what I'm doing towards my friend. God is powerful to give him a more beautiful life than that. And I believe God is giving me power to get closer to my friend and to help my friend. God is getting him back to remember the heavenly Father he knew once. I believe in the love of the Father in heaven ...

LY ♥ JESUS!

ENTRIES!

2008-03-25T23:49:00.005+08:00

I think all my posted entries are exciting. I laugh when everytime I read it again and again. I consider it not my daily diary but my accumulation of 'one-word' essays.

My teacher said that there's improvement in the way I write my essays. Sometimes, just because of bursting out (stressed), I let it down a bit. Haha. But I have passed all the way.

I'm now half not on good mood, half on good mood. In general, i'm ok. Today maybe my moody day? Yup, I walked around Popular bookshop at Parkway Parade for nearly one hour, looked all the stuffs there and actually was deadly 'emo'. Tsk!

I won't tell on my blog why I was 'emo'. I let it over alrd. I found it ok to know it and now I have beliefs that could make me happy and found someone trustworthy. I miss my leader like mad. I just saw him 1 week ago. There's so many things happening with him. I do trust in him. He can overcome it! God is great!

Ok, the bad mood is gone after writing it out! Hahaha.

Darryl Seah is sick today. Tsk. I have reminded him so much things to do during the time he's sick. I deeply hope my dearie friend should follow the things I have advised him. All my Cat High friends are funny! I love to repeat it because I love them. I pray that his sickness will be over tomorrow. At least, he's not online now. It means he's resting well!

I'm always happy in school, however, deadly sleepy. Tsk! Every morning, I drink coffee which belongs to the heavy kind - extremely dense. Yet, I still fell asleep in class. My whole class know that I'm the sleepy angel who was scolded by teachers millions of times. Hahaha.

When I'm awake, it's the time for me not to get taller and taller (people are calling me short), but to get higher and higher. I laughed most of the time in school. Nobody else, Bobby, Xiwen, Pasit, Sandeep, Korravee, Leonard, Teck Ee and Johnathan are my jokers. The last row of tables in class are the noisiest people in class, including me. Who could believe that I was a super super quiet 'emo' in class in sec 2? Oh no, now i'm just like a talking machine. Hahaha.

There's one conclusion drawn by me. All the people who can talk a lot, get VERY VERY GOOD score for their English 'O' level result. Let me see, Jian Fan - the funky and lame joker has got A1, Kristopher Fu - nobody can be more nonsense than him, has got A2! Tsk... See, they talk 24/24hours per day. They can give any lame joke that people laugh and run away! HAHAHAHA. The latest joke from Jian Fan I have heard is on Sunday about the 'Superman's action'! I'm laughing again ... It's so great to know those brothers in Christ.

Oh, I remembered, I met Kao last Sunday. Kao - one of my beloved dudes, came to church last Sunday and ran away from me after service. Hix ... what a friend like him?! (Haha). Kao misses me like mad and I do too. He said he likes my funky hair style last summer? Goodness, i'm scared of it alrd. Hahaha. That punk guy always loves those weird things. I have no comment at all. Anyway, I love to see him. I can joke with him all the time. He is a Thai, yup, a Thai friend can make me laugh the whole day!

I should end this entry now to 'chong' any homework. What could I tell you guys? I slept from 7 30pm until 11pm just now. Currently at this moment it is 12 15am. Blogging is my way of practising writing and typing English essays. Yup, like I have recommended before, it really does help me to improve my language. Haha. Actually Pastor How and Pastor Lia have motivated me to do well in my languages. Listening to sermons is my way to improve my English and also to receive the words of God. I love them! :)

Ok, it's time to say goodbye and see another day, my blog! Hey, I didn't know that I have typed too long until I scrolled it up and down! Hahahaha.

Love,
LY

LY ♥ JESUS!

22.03.08

2008-03-23T02:16:00.004+08:00

It's Saturday. Once again, I was excited to do Usher duty. And today's duty is the BEST!

Warriors, ...
1 00pm, they were working hard and did their best.
...
the fun came. ...
...
the new experiences. ..
.. service started and ended.
7 30pm, clearing up.

This is the fun part! HAHAHA.

After clearing all stuffs for service running, ushers had been happily following Noni who loves to spot mistakes from ushers. Haha. Cupboard has done arranging. Curtains were set up. Cubid was cleaned twice. Chairs were arranged nicely and neatly. Floor was swept and mopped. Cuboats are kept. Direction stands are kept. Chains are kept. Pastors' water tray and stuffs are washed and kept. Communion sets are kept. Leaders' bible and notebooks are kept. Everything was really perfectly done. Haha. We saw Noni's lovely smile. Haha. Warriors rock! :P

Together we went to spot mistakes with Noni. Gang Yuan and Fu Rong began to run up before he came but he kept them back. We could just follow Noni to walk around. Haha. As we turned to the store at the left side of the cross-shaped stage, we were going to be panic if there was any mistake. I suddenly remembered, the umbrellas had not been kept yet. They were still beside girls' toilet. I told FuRong who was behind me. Wei Tze and Bryce were walking in front of me. Fu Rong and me turned very panic, running back to the umbrellas' position. Wei Tze and Bryce were shocked and also ran after. We ran like mad towards the umbrellas and didn't let Noni know. The others usher just followed Noni and Shermaine. The four people in black ran like dancing ballet.

As Noni finished checking the left side, he and other ushers turned back to auditorium to go to right side of stage to check. Fu Rong, me and Wei Tze had to hide behind the pillar beside the reception, observing Noni to spot a suitable time to 'chong'! Hahahahahaha ...

While we were waiting for Noni to come in right side's store, I looked throught the hole of the pillar to observe Noni. I think Noni saw me hiding something. Hahaha. He told ushers something, of course, we could not hear that. I think he asked the other ushers, 'Why are they there?". We quickly hided our face inside but together laughed like mad. Once, Noni was stepping towards the right store. Fu Rong, Wei Tze and me 'chong' - ran like mad crossing the auditorium like clowns. I was running and laughing like a crazy girl. Everybody except Noni who didn't know what was happening, was looking at us and laughing, even ushers following Noni. The most striking black features crossing the auditorium quickly were us. WAHAHAHAHA!

That was so fun! I can't stand it! I laughed out loud when I joined back with ushers. Fu Rong, Wei Tze and me gave one another the loving 'hi-5'! We won Noni once! LOLLLLLLL!

This is the funniest usher duty that I have ever got. Fu Rong, Wei Tze and me have got a laughing story for all the other ushers today. It's so fun to work with all Warriors - the jokers of the black ministry. I love Warriors.

LY ♥ JESUS!

USHER!

2008-03-23T01:10:00.006+08:00

Usher - Yup, one of my beloved ministries. I LOVE USHERSSSSSSSSSSSSS! - This is the way I love my ministry expressively and verbally. Haha.

I have been in church for 8 months and yet, in usher ministry for 7 months plus. Usher is my first ministry in Heart of God church. The men and women in black impressed me during my first time in FTMS house. Elysia is really an influencing usher. The first usher I looked at was Ely. I think she wouldn't know that and now i'm surprising her!

When i had been in church for 2 weeks, I quickly asked Kris to let me join usher. And then I was put in this amazing ministry. The first person in this ministry contacted me was ShanYong - the giant and generous friend I have ever met and also the accelerating guy. I had training with Jian Ming. And in the first time I met Jian Ming, Jian Ming was wearing standard formal black. I remembered clearly that day I was late for training due to CIP in school. With sweat, I learnt a big lesson. Jian Ming is really A GREAT MAN of GOD!

And my first duty was on 22th July 2007. My chief usher was Nadine - the girl I consider I love the way she's serious and strict. My first team was Fighters - I still love Fighters and consider it the best. I'm bringing the Fighters' spirit to Warriors. My position was at the white door of the auditorium at the left side if we stepped in FTMS house from the lift.

Yup, I remembered clearly every single moment I was on my first duty. The first day I didn't join the service much. I remembered some of the ushers were with me, Nadine - of course, Keegan who was just SL but now a skillful chief usher, Nicholas Sim - the guy i respect, Imai - the funky girl I looked at with wide sight. Haha. They're friendly to welcome me. I didn't talk so much as my English was totally lousy. My speaking was not as good and did not have confidence to talk. I was so blur and scared of my first duty that day with a lot of people - 500! That day was the day Fighters made the history of Usher ministry - 470 chairs in 15 minutes. WOW!

Together my first day of duy was my birthday celebration from D4 - my first birthday held in Heart of God church !!!!!!! Ushers were singing happy birthday song to me too! Wah ... It has deeply sown into my heart and mind. Haha. I read every single message in the card from D4. The funniest message was from Kao - the Thai guy i met first time on that day, 'Wish you a sexy b'day!' Haha.

And my second and third duties were during 'Festival of Praise 2007'. Haha, I had a lot of experiences when doing usher. And yet, Keegan and Sahai became chief ushers on the day of my 2nd duty. (If Keegan or Sahai read my blog, see! I'm recording your history! Haha). I have kept learning ...

And just like that I have grown in ushers. I gradually knew all the chief ushers and learnt a lot from them.
+ Nadine Leong - the girl I respect and love her way of being strict and serious.
+ Shan Yong - the giant guy who considers me as 'a lovely and exciting girl'. He doesn't think i'm quiet. Only he is the one who knows that I'm not quiet and even noisy. Haha.
+ Jeremy Lim aka Noni - the funniest chief usher whom I have learnt A LOT and A LOT of lessons from him. 'I remembered arh, Noni! You dropped my dream paper last week!'. Haha. Jeremy is at my own age. I can't believe thatttttttttt!
+ Keegan John Herald - the guy who is generous to me, last time always put me in section A1. I'm considering him my twin brother as Darryl Seah and Sherlyn spot me like a kind of Chinese ang-moh and he's at my own age too. If he was older than me, i will call him 'gege'. If he was younger than me, I would call him 'little brother'. Haha
+ Sean Ethan - I tell you guys, I haven't talked properly to him before. (Laughing like mad)
+ Cherie Low - I was on duty with her for once. She's nice and very friendly.
+ Pei Shan - She was the first chief usher I met. She kept smiling all the time when she met me.

Every single thing that they taught I remembered clearly. It's just like my brain is for remembering experiences from ushers. Haha. I'm now in Warriors - working with Keegan - the twin brother. It's fun to work in any team of Usher ministry, more experiences I would get.

I have been growing in God's will also because of Usher ministry where I can find the truly discipleship, the tidiness of being an usher, the friendliness of workind as an usher, the wide fellowship that I have in church, the bright smile I have now, is made from Usher ministry. Usher ministry has brought me up. God has truly placed me here - the right ministry to learn more and more.

What can i say else than I LOVE USHER? I JUST LOVE USHER!

LY ♥ JESUS!

EASTER!

2008-03-22T00:23:00.004+08:00

Anyone has been noticed that all of my entries are titled with just one word. I do love the 'one-word' essays. I think I would score like mad when I write this type of composition. Haha.

YUP, TODAY IS EASTER!
Nobody could know that it's my first Easter of life.

I have been in church not so long, not even one year. My first coming to church was in Red Rain concert. I accepted Christ also not in Red Rain concert but I got saved during the first service. Pastor Lia has influenced into my life on that day. So it's been around 8 months plus since the first time I came. But yet, this is my first time joining Easter.

It's really cool as my first Easter celebration is held in Heart of God church.

I was still busy like a bee.
-11am, went to laundry shop to take Pastor's toilet mat. But it's public holiday, aunty is enjoying holiday at home. Tsk...!
-11:20am, came up to church, took the big roses and spread it out together with ivory leaves to decorate all the toilet. Tsk... it's hard for me to do stuffs in the guys' toilet. It took me a long time and sweat drained if they think if i was a lesbian. Sian... Haha.
-11:40am, did some stocks as people borrowed black cloth. My goodness, they love that colour and made me confused! Haha.
-12plus, struggled with lighting up the aroma theorapies. Haha, met the problems with guys' toilet again. I did trouble a lot of people. Haha.
-1pm, went to play uno with new friends from Tock's side.
-2pm, went down with Darryl Seah and picked up a new girl - AN QI together with the Cat High Sec 3 cute guy - GA WYE! (I love my Cat High friends - They are so funny!)
-2:30pm, went up again and D2&D4 mixed up due to lacking of seats.
-3pm, SERVICE started.
-3pm - 5 30pm, SERVICE IS COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-5 30 - 6 30pm, time to talk to new friends! :D
-6 30 - 7pm, lighted up aroma theorapies again. Hahaha. Of course, problems with the guys' toilet.
-7 - 8pm, we sang KTV and played Saboteur! I love to play that game. So fun! Haha.
-8pm onwards until now, did daily life work! Haha

Easter was fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Haha

LY ♥ JESUS!

ANOTHER

2008-03-21T00:32:00.003+08:00

Time to blog? Haha. I have a busy and tiring day! I was deadly blur for a few moments. Tsk... That is not random. Haha. I often have a day like today. Yes, it's so familiar to me and yet I get used to it.

This week is my busy week. I do like being busy. Being busy does make me cooler than others and make me learn and experience more. I love to be so.

Started...

Monday was just Monday - the first day of term 2. Yup, new term has come and it's really torturing me. I have been stressed by my study, my problems in life and my people around me. I'm not afraid of it otherwise, I'm facing and fighting. My vision is measured by time.

Tuesday is the hardest day. I had Amath test. Right now, at this moment, I know a lot of marks have gone. Tsk! Just today, Miss Yong spot the mistakes. They have given different answers compared to one another. It makes me confused but I would not care. Now I know my mistakes and am overcoming with it. In the afternoon, I went to ACJC to meet Hai to get Funfair ticket from him. Yet, the second reason is if i have a chance, I would meet Kris. It had been more than one month I didn't see him. Everybody does miss him like mad. And I met him for one minute over more than one month. He asked me to go home and do study to get scholarship. I'm influenced by what he said to me. I just follow him like I used to do. In the evening, Jooyu also came to ACJC to get tickets from her friend. She met Kris who did talk to her thrillingly. It was sad but I'm ok to know and I'm not 'emo' or sad. It took me 2hours to sit on the bus in the journey turning back home. First time of life.

Wednesday is 2.4km running practice. I did love that day. I kept running consistently and kept my breath and skills like ChuaChua - best friend has taught me. In the afternoon, I had to go to look for styrofoam eggs. Tsk, immediately after school, I went to Dhoby Gauht and Orchard to see styrofoam eggs in Spotlight and Artfriend. Spotlight has only one pair of small-sized eggs. Tsk, I turned my way to Takashimaya, went up to level 4 to 'Art friend'. I know I have loved the shop, soooooo EXCITING! Finally, the biggest styrofoam eggs are long only like 12cm. What we wanted was the 30 cm eggs but it doesn't appear on earth. It took me 5 hours walking around, just to look for styrofoam eggs. Haha. My own lonely time was fun. I returned back to church and met all my leaders who were around.

Today, nothing much but ... I did work hard with all my heart. I kept workind for 7 hours. That's really awesome. After school, I went to eat with my schoolmates, Rachel, WeeKiat, Sufian, Narest, Warren and 'I-forgot-his-name'. All the guys? Guess what? They come from the 'naughty' CCA. Tsk, NCC air people are really got affected by the madness of teacher-in-charge. Haha. After happily eating with them, I went up to church and did my decoration duty. My 12 of styrofoam eggs were corroded by the spray! ARHHHHHHHHHHH! At least, I have completed my task and the problem was solved! Haha.

Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday... Yup, EASTER SERVICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!
It's gonna be the first time of life I celebrate easter in church. It's so exciting. Yeah!

LY ♥ JESUS!

TODAY

2008-03-14T22:39:00.003+08:00

It's TODAY.
My today is really a busy day. I was totally busy.
I was supposed to go and buy flowers with Joyce and decor people. I couldn't go there since it's too far. In order to go there, the way is super complicated. So I went to met up them at 1pm at Arab Street to look at the stuffs. It was the first time I went to Arab street. I love the streets around there. Those look nice and classic. I was a dreamy girl just a moment when I wished that my 'boyfriend' in future would bring me to there on day and and sip some coffee. My goodness, it's quite romantic. Haha. I can tell myself alrd, 'STOP IT!'. Haha.

After walking one around at Arab street, we went off. Ms Naomi Seow quickly chose the bus that directed to 'S'Post'. However, it was 'S'post' at Kallang Bahru. Haha. We stopped there and had to take 107 to Lavender Mrt then took Mrt return to church. We were exhausted. After resting for a while, me and Naomi set up the stuffs to do decor. I saw Pastor How look happy in office. Outside Admin office, there was RINNAH TAN! Haha. She's super cute. We weren't asking her anything but she came towards me and said suddenly, "Mummy is not here, bathing!". My goodness, I want to laugh. "But papa is inside!". I want to laugh out loud. Such a cute and innocent little kid.

At 4pm, Wei Cheng came and had tuition with him. I know Catholic High students are so 'pro' at humanities subject. Yup, I grapped Weicheng who for me, he is able to teach me social studies. He's got 'precious' Prelim 1 results which is 10 points for L1R5. Wah ... Special class somemore. Yup, we discussed about Social studies and 'O' level life. I have absorbed a lot from that 'pro' friend.

After that, we had a short time for dinner before BM. Darryl Seah and JJ helped me and Weicheng buy dinner, McChicken which I haven't eaten for 2 months. Haha. There was fun with me, Weicheng, Darryl, JJ, Jooyu and 'Ruby Baby' (he, himself says so). Ruby Baby was in blue shorts. I laughed like mad when I looked at him, damn cute! Somemore he danced the style of a little kid. Hahaha. There was more fun when Jooyu and Weicheng had a joke arguement. I could laugh like mad!

After dinner, urm, BM time had come. It was the first time I washed toilet. I loved doing those man. It was super super fun with Darryl, JJ, Jooyu, Weicheng and Ruby Baby. The BM team laughed the whole duty. I can't bear it!

What a happy day i have got and now it's the time to 'chong' homework. Haha. Bye!

LY ♥ JESUS!

FREEDOM

2008-03-14T00:14:00.004+08:00

I reached home, could not know that there would be so many problems coming up and yet, was blissful and motivated.

This could be the first time I ask for freedom and chance since I knew God? If you were me and not at my position and thinking, you would shout, 'WHAT A TERRIBLE LIFE I HAVE GOT!". But i'm not that kind, i don't want to complain about my life.

My bestfriend said, "A chance to get full scholarship is just like a dog's chance". You know, it's my bestfriend who was telling me in a down mood. They would think that it's hard to get. Yet, I understood what he meant and I knew his mood. That's why he told me so. I don't care! I insisted on that I would my best to get it no matter what. I wait on Him.

Here, the new burden has come. Since I wanted to make my parents less worried about me, I have asked guardians to reduce my home-stay fee. Yet, a condition came with it and the fee will be reduced just a bit. A bit? If I wasn't strong enough at that moment, I would burst into tears. I held my tears and let them drain backwards. What if I tell my parents about it? My goodness, they might be disappointed.

They can't know what the problems I have faced. A single dollar in Singapore costs a lot compared with currency in Vietnam. My parents have done their best to pay for me to come to this precious land to gain the best knowledge and to get the international-standard degree. They are hoping on me who will bring loads of money to support the family, them and my brother. People are digging my parents' energy and blood to buy for their goods. They asked me to benefit their family then I will just pay them lesser 'a little bit'? Wow, a new burden to face when I'm 18 years old; a good age to face problems. WHAT ON EARTH IS THAT?

I don't want to look at the back. I have tried. I have done well. I had a chance to step on the ground of this small island. Two years ago, I have known, I wasn't able to get success. My results went up and down, from top of the mountain to the bottom of it, again and again. I regret? Yes, I do. Now is the time for me to buck up. I'm not wasting my time blogging here but I'm here to do something that benefits my life, such as my English or the way I think. It really does help me.

Devils can never clear away the motivation in me. Look at me, I will do my best! Let's see it!

LY ♥ JESUS!

ONE-YEAR

2008-03-12T22:40:00.004+08:00

When I heard about his family background, I wasn't able to think more. I wouldn't know why.
He doesn't look like he had a broken family, he does look happy outside. My friend has a tougher life than me. Only just few hours ago, I knew it. I gave him a look, sad and pitiful while he was talking happily with his friends.

Does it mean he's a strong person? Or does it mean he is weak inside but look strong outside?
His smile was as bright as the sun at the crack of a dawn. He does look happy always.

After knowing the truth, I've wondered about his life, wondered that I can be a better friend of him. I was arrogant to him. I didn't let him get a chance to talk to me 1 year ago.

But I have let him back, talk to me like normally and grin at him friendly and cheerfully. And he did have the chance a few days ago. I caught his sight and of course, he did caught my sight too. I knew I'm different from him, of course. Yup, I'm ready to give my friend a willing smile and a loving look. Nothing else but my encouragement to him. What could I ask? I couldn't move closer to him but he, himself moved towards me and talked.

I would think that I'm a strong person. But in front of him I wasn't. He was braver and more friendly to come towards me. I know what I've done before was wrong. This is the time that I could give my friend my best to him. Since I know more about him, since I'm more curious about him, I know this is the time I should move one step closer and one year of being further was pretty enough.

I love my friend.

LY ♥ JESUS!

SELF-ESTEEM

2008-03-11T23:35:00.003+08:00

Yes, about it!
I'm a young teenage girl who doesn't think like a boxer, fastidious and careless. I'm not bad-tempered like a buffalo, not 'emo', not insecure and yet, I'm strong. People would laugh because I'm 'too' confident, I would say 'Thank you for laughing at me!'.

God has changed me from a person who was weak inside and looked strong outside and would never cry. People would think so but in fact, I've been experienced than they know about me. My life is a mysterious journey that you have never heard. My life is an scholar's life. Wow, it's interesting and full of stories to tell. Somemore, I'm under Merit Award. Scholars' life is never in happiness, in fact, it is super 'uper' tough.

Ever since I knew I have grown up in God's will. I'm getting more mature in the way I think and do my stuffs, yup, more wondering and more serious. And, I'm now more secure.

I have friends who were so good to me at first and were traitors later on. In the past, I would take into consideration that they revenge me? or they don't love me? or I have to do something else to make them come back? ... Now listen to what I say, 'Hello, all those are gone!!! Are you shocked enough?"

They would think I'm jealous of what they have? They would think I'm bad and a gossipper who come to people and complain about them? They turn their back to me just because of what I have recommended above. They went to do whatever they want to forget about me such as deleting whatever photos they have with me, washing me away from their favourite list, not calling me everyday, not being closer to me and hugging me like before, not really caring about me just for a moment, trying to making me jealous, etc. So what? Yes, I do observe all these, talk about this on my blog but it doesn't mean I'm insecure.

I have no choice and should say 4 words, "Come and hate me!". In my heart, I know these are people who are insecure and have no self-esteem. I do have and I am secure. I'm not complaining about them. The way I told people is to make them have more self-esteem, more confidence in their spirit, and have a change in their mindset and show them that this is the bad habit inside you that you have to change in order to be a leader in life. And hello, I'm not jealous, I'm happy with the ways I am and the things I have got. God is above everything. Nothing can be more important than Him. Making myself flow in the river of God, I'm happy, cheerful and motivated. I have asked myself, "For what do I have to be jealous?". I have my everything that is God. What else do I need to be jealous of?

I wait on Him and I have my beliefs, in faith I can grow. I have God and myself! I have FAITH - the weapons I have in hands to fight with the devils. Yes, come on, those who are insecure! God is expecting you to wait on Him! I would support you too!

Love,
Ly.

LY ♥ JESUS!

PARENTS

2008-03-10T00:12:00.002+08:00

I have hated those who take things for granted especially their life. Yes, I do hate them. Ironically, I even was one person of that kind.

Now, I'm not. I don't take things for granted. I have found that I have got a purpose in life since I knew God. Yup, God has saved my life.

Someway, I never can say that God is not blessing me. He does and He is now blessing me a lot of things. My failure in some subjects of my study is just because I haven't managed my time well to study alternatively. My financial problems one side has been solved. Another side is a big trouble. Yes, I'm having a lot of problems causing me to worry but I'm facing and fighting with them.

Kris is not here with me to take care of my everything. Yet, he is even having parental objection. What else can I say?! Kris would have headache to lead such a troublesome girl like me. Yes, I'm not gonna let him worry and yet I'm trying to solve those by myself. I come to my leaders with solution not problem. 'I have troubles' doesn't mean 'my leader has no trouble'. Even now, he is grounded, unable to contact and has no handphone. He has more troubles than me. Aha!

Normally, he would be the one that I share a lot of stuffs, even my own very very personal stuff. He is my leader and he knows what he should do. Now he is not here, I would have to stand strong. I'M STANDING STRONG WITH MY FAITH IN GOD! I'm managing my problems as well enough, even I think I can manage it better than an adult.

I have an experiencing life. I have got people to share my feelings and my problems. That costs my life to be GREAT! Yes, I have a great life. An experiencing and troublesome life is a happy life. A hopeless life and entertaining life is an unhappy life. I do LOVE my life a lot. I have God. I have precious family. I have gorgeous Pastors. I have wonderful leader. I have sweet and caring friends whom I would love and remember in my heart forever.

My life is difficult and tough. Yet, there're people who are enjoying their comfort life without making an effort. They take things for granted. They have family with them to accompany them walking in their journey to destiny. I, the scholar without parents beside me, am facing problems that they have never faced in life. Do they know that how harsh it is? Do they know how to live their life with joy, hope and vision? Do they know that with parents beside them, they can do more precious things than me and do a lot of things without wonders? Do they know that they can do more significant and meaningful things for God in their lives than me?

What can I say? I just hope those people can watch out of their comfort zone and step out of it. They can begin to know what is burden, acknowledge what is right and wrong. I'm here waiting on God who would bring me to destiny.

Love,
Ly.

LY ♥ JESUS!

8TH.MARCH.

2008-03-08T18:58:00.009+08:00

Today is weird. Yes, it is.
I've been not well.

Early morning, I went to church in happy mood and full of excitement that I'm doing usher duty today both for End Times Bible Study and service. I came 30 minutes earlier than reporting time. Church didn't have a lot of people in early the morning. I went to Pastor's toilet to check the aroma theorapy. I met Pastor Lia, brushing her teeth. My Pastor is pretty. Her voice is so nice and soft just like a lullaby. I said 'Hi Pastor, I come to light up the aroma therapy for you.' She asked me why I came so early and how Pastor Serene (my guardian) was. Yup, she is so nice and always caring about others.

The worship song today, 'I can hear the heavens sings' sang by Pastor Lia, sowed into my heart. Her voice is so awesome and extraordinary that can make people easily feeling thrilled to tears.

I happily did usher today with Shermaine. Yes, I have always been happy to do my ministries. I love my ministries. However, during End Times, I had got extremely headache. I wouldn't know why how terrible it was. I felt tired all the times, half like falling down to sleep anytime and half like trying to keep myself awake. In addition, the ache made me want to burst. The session was long. I can't concentrate to hear what Pastor said. This really caused me to regret that I could not hear what Pastor said. I need to buy the CD. I had home before the main service, was dismissed from usher duty, ate and took medicine and now I have been better.

Anyway, thanks Darryl and Keegan who have cared for me. Darryl really worried about me and asked me to sms him to inform him whether I have reached home. Keegan dismissed me from duty. Yup, they're my brothers in Christ and of course, they care for me.

'I can hear the heavens sing' caused me to look for it on internet. I had not known the song's name before. I went to search. This song was really difficult and bear to find. 'iTunes' doesn't have. I searched once on imeem. There wasn't the song. A bit sad but no, I kept looking for it.

Haha, God blessed me 'cause of my efforts and patience. You know what, my churchmate coeccidently rescued me. I went to google.com and searched by the sentence in the lyric, 'holy i can hear the heavens sing'. I saw 'char' ... WOW, it's Yvonne Char's blogspot. She is my churchmate. I found her by one entry she talked about 'I can hear the heavens sings'. She loves the song too. Gorgeous!

'i really love "I love the heavens sing" (: The vocals can make youuuu .... sneeze. no, it can make you open your hearts and mouth and follow the words: "Holy, I can hear the heavens sing. Holy, I can hear the heavens sing. Hallelujah, they sing. Hallelujah, they call. Hallelujah, to the risen Lord."
I will sing this to God when I see Him and when I hear the heavens sing. (:'
(Posted by Yvonne Char (05032008) - http://yvonnecharlala.blogspot.com/)

I went to imeem again. YEAH! I have found the song. HAPPY!

Oh, today is Happy women's day, 8th March. I remembered in Vietnam during this day, a lot of guys went to propose pretty girls. Haizzz... it's my mum's day not the day for you guys to propose. Haha. Just kidding. I should go and pray for mum in this day. I hope she will be alright after all things happening.

Urm, I have been praying for my leader to come back. Kristopher Fu is an awesome leader. He is the guys of 5 talents man. I'm proud of having a leader like him. But I would never let him worry about me during this period of time when he is absent and having PO. At least I've got Fifi, Tock and Darryl. They are awesome, man! I've begun to love to share things with Fifi. Yup, she is my mentor. She is so nice. I'm waiting for one day I will go shopping with Fifi. Hahaha.

Tock had new haircut. I love her haircut man. Cool! 'I love Tockieeeee!', this is the way I impress to her how expressively and verbally I love her. Haha.

Mr. Seah Darryl is my caring friend, asking me to accompany him to go around in church. For example, we went to give out bubble tea for leaders in 41st day or we went to cut the 'Back to basics' cards for Zone D. Haha. He's a nice friend. Aiyo, the 'Adam Khoo' - cheating money is so irritating. It made me missed Zone D's challet. Darryl is really bored to hear what I explain to him. Shalalala... He asked me to pon SMILE camp. Urm, I wish I could but I have paid 135bucks for that stupid programme. I can't skip. It's my money. Haizzz, it's about double of my tithe. I hate teacher I/C. (You would know who he is.)

Urmm ... i'm going to church tomorrow, of course. I must listen to Pastors' sermon. I can't miss it! Yup! I help my 'awesome baybeh' JooJoo pay for the zone chalet's fund too. I'm BUSY!

Yes, it's my 'today', not special but happy enough. I'm not gonna be an 'emo' girl. It's not the way to become a leader if I keep being 'emo'. That's why I have been happy all the times although I got failure, loss, obsession and burdens. I have been laughing, smiling and being happy because I know Someone has saved my life. Someone inspired me. Someone gives me power and strength. And Someone has given me a purpose in life.
God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, I have been so happy to be with You!

Yup, I'm going to send Mr. Chin my T-shirt design for sports leaders now. Hope he will be happy to see that. Haha. Hence, I will do holiday homework. Byebye!

Love,
Ly.

(P/S: Such a long entry!)

UPDATE!

2008-03-07T00:19:00.002+08:00

I think I really need to update my blog ...
Aiyoooo, I really don't have so much time to do such a free stuff!
But howww?
All my classmates begin to link me!
I HAVE TO LINK BACK!

I'M A VERY VERY BUSY GIRL!
My schedule is all packed.
It's a tough thing for those who wanted to invite me to go out.
First sentence when I replied them is, "I don't think I'm able to go."
Sorry, if you really want to punch me out.

'O' LEVEL?!
I have got stressed but I learn to manage stress.
They say i'm nuts and feeling high all the time?
It's just I'm happy with my life.
I love to make people laugh and myself laugh first.
Nothing much, but ... crazy!

It's late now.
Haven't done a lot of homework!
RUSH!

LY.
00:25
07.03.08

JESUS&GRAVITY

2008-03-05T00:13:00.003+08:00

I'm so touched when I listen to this song ...

I've loved this song since I heard the first sentence in this song ... This touched my heart.
I'm His - my Lord.

JESUS and GRAVITY

I'm to the point where it don't add up

I can't say I've come this far with my guitar on pure dumb luck

That's not to say i know it all

Cause everytime I get too high up on my horse I fall

Cause I've got

Somethin' lifting me up

Somethin' holding me down

Somethin' to give me wings and

Somethin' to keep my feet on the ground

I've got all I need,

Jesus and gravity

But I'm as bad as anyone

Taking all these blessings in my life for granted one by one

When I start to thinkin' it's all me

Well somethin' comes along and knocks me right back on my knees

and I've got

Somethin' lifting me up

Somethin' holding me down

Somethin' to give me wings and

Somethin' to keep my feet on the ground

I've got all i need, Jesus and gravity

He's my friend

He's my light

He's my wings

He's my ?

and I've got

Somethin' lifting me up

Somethin' holding me down

Somethin' to give me wings and

Somethin' to keep my feet on the ground

I've got all I'm gonna need,

I got Jesus, I got Jesus, I got

Somethin' lifting me up

Somethin' holding me down

Somethin' to give me wings and

Somethin' to keep my feet on the ground

I've got all I'll ever need,

cause I got Jesus and gravity

Somethin' lifting me up

Somethin' holding me down

Somethin' to give me wings and

Somethin' to keep my feet on the ground

I've got all I'll need

cause I've got Jesus and gravity

Jesus, I've got Jesus, I've got Jesus

He's my everything

He lifts me up

He gives me wings

He gives me hope

and He gives me strength

and that's all I'll ever need

As long as He keeps lifting me up

He is my life

He is my God

He is my wings

He is my flight

Lift me, I've got Jesus, I've got Jesus and that's all I need

MINH

2008-02-03T19:42:00.000+08:00

Today ... my nutty friend went back Vietnam.

I know he had been sad and me too.

I had a great time with him in Singapore and also hang out with him in Vietnam.

I miss my nutty friend a lot.

Nutty friend gave me a handphone chain from Hikosen Kara.

Nutty went back already.

Nutty is still with me in my heart.

I miss nutty - little turtle.

I will get a chance to meet nutty before he goes to USA no matter what would happen.

I LOVE NUTTY FRIEND!

I LOVE NUTTY MINH!
I LOVE MY LITTLE TURTLE BEST FRIEND!

(P/s: He is as cute as a boy)

Desire!

2008-01-01T18:10:00.000+08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2008!
I'm going to be 18 years old. I don't want to be old. I'm now one of the oldest in my CG alrd. Tsk tsk ...
Anyway, yesterday was a happy day to me. I have got 'Hearts Award' 2007. But then I haven't known specifically what award I have got. Lol. I asked Kris Fu then he said maybe 'Courage award'. I asked Pastor How then Pastor said maybe 'Babe of the year'. So which one? Anyway, I'm happy to have Hearts Award no matter what award it is. I believe God sees what I have done in His house makes me deserve to receive. God sees every step I go! Thanks God, Pastors and leaders! I love you all! :)

In my real dreams and visions, there's a lot of desires for new year! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I just want it to short about what I desire in the year of 2008 ...

1. A GREAT PILLAR IN HEART OF GOD CHURCH - An effective, strong and influential leader who has 10 characteristics of successful leaders, brings revival into the house of God (I desire I can be better than Kris but of course, I still respect and follow Kris as one of my best leaders) : D

2. BEING I/C for every ministry I have joined - I desire to have a position as a leader who can really change the culture in my ministries to the better. People in ministries can really be truely in discipleship ;)

3. THE BEST PERCUSSIONIST SERVING IN THE HOUSE OF GOD - I desire I can play even better than Dexter :D

4. A STUDENT who gains single-digit result for 'O' level - My dream so far is VJC or maybe a student who changes the history of Heart of God church like Selwyn Sim! I desire to be in ACJC and gain fully Asean scholarship! ;)

5. HEARTS AWARD 2008 - I desire to get Hearts Award - YOUTH OF THE YEAR 2008! ;)

I have trust in God that I can do all of these things through Him who strengthens me!

IKEA ♥

2007-12-31T11:33:00.000+08:00

I have found some places in Singapore that I think I'm so interested in those. Those places are to improve my talents. I even got mad when I visit there. Actually these places I have known because I join Decor ministries. And they are IKEA and SPOTLIGHT ♥ Haha.

Yesterday I had got a fun trip to IKEA with the funniest girl of the year - JOOYU :D

We laughed all the way long from Tampines MRT - IKEA - Bedok MRT. There're so many things that we could create some jokes. We were so excited to visit IKEA and took a lot of photos. We can't stand it, just looking at the picture, we laughed out LOUD!

It's really important to give thanks to God for every single thing! Every moment we prayed, God gave us blessing. We prayed to God that we would have a seat to have dinner while there're so many people and none of the seats are empty. God gave us! :)

Here the fun pictures! Thanks God, I can be a pro photographer! :)

Joo Yu with the baby bottle XD

Me with a big hat! LOL

I had a good meal - The table is decorated so niceeeeeee!

Me and the 'awesome baybeh' XD

Such a nice picture! ♥

We copied the babies :D

I have a princess bed!

She sat on the frog, I sat on the turtle.

I can be a very good photographer! ;)

Such a nice picture! LOVELY!

With the princess mirror ... - It was a hard time to take the opportunity to get the picture, right, JooYu?!

Now I have outing with CG people so I have to go now! Later I will continue to post! :)

I ♥ my ministries!

2007-12-30T21:22:00.000+08:00

Yeah, I love my ministries. I love Usher ministry! I love Cafe ministry! I love Decor&Fashion ministry! Generally I love to serve! It's really a privillege to serve in the house of God! SERVE! SERVE! SERVE! I think I have got mad about serving in ministries! Ah no, it means I'm radical ...! Haha.

Serving is all about discipleship! Here I go...
The privillege to do flowers ...

Flowers above is in one of my first duties

During Christmas Season '07 - Pastors' guestroom :)

During Christmas season '07 - Pastors' Al Fresco table and Reception.

The latest idea - New Year Eve season - Pastors' Al Fresco's table & Reception

.... Those're all designs that I have followed!

Decor is FUN!

Santa Claus is COMING TO TOWN!!!

2007-12-21T02:48:00.000+08:00

Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming!

Exciting! Exciting!

BIG DAYS in HEART OF GOD CHURCH!

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!

I love this photo! Nice huh?

Wah, lovely D2!

I'm just excited and high! Nothing much :">

Recommend website:

http://www.dingding.co.kr/

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= Click Show number 13

Holiday

2007-11-26T11:22:00.000+08:00

Yes, it's holiday and I'm in Vietnam - my hometown with my family.

This is the time and also a challenge for me. I'm getting over it and conquer it! :D

Am I still on FIRE? - YES, I LOVE GOD, I LOVE THE HOLY SPIRIT!
I LOVE HEART OF GOD CHURCH!
I WANT TO SERVE IN MINISTRIES!
I MISS ALL THE THINGS I HAVE DONE IN HOGC!
I WANT TO USHER!
I WANT TO MAKE COFFEE!
I WANT TO DECORATE THE CHURCH!
I WANT TO MAKE BIRTHDAY CARDS FOR THE UPCOMING BIRTHDAY!
I WANT TO SHOUT OUT LOUD LIKE A BIRTHDAY COORDINATOR!
I WANT TO WORSHIP GOD IN HOGC!
I WANT TO FEEL GOD'S PRESENCE!
I WANT TO FLOW WITH THE STRONG FAITH AND THE HOLY SPIRIT IN HOGC!
I WANT ...

I WANT TO HANG OUT WITH CG PEOPLE ...
I WANT TO JOIN ZONE CAMP ...
I WANT TO MAKE SOMETHING FOR PASTORS AND LEADERS!
I WANT TO HELP CHURCH PEOPLE WHEN THEY'RE SO BUSY DURING THIS TIME!

...

YEAH, I'm coming back in 8 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy!

2007-09-22T00:43:00.000+08:00

Wah, tired ... but I'm happy again.

You guys can just see me happy all the time although there's heavy study pressing on me. Yes, being happy is totally nice and I think, it can make you live longer!

I intended to leave this blog to tomorrow. However, after a few seconds, I thought there were so many times I decided to leave blog to the next day then type. But laziness pulled me to go to bed, sleeping like a piggy! ... Next next day, I had no time and left in my mind nonchalantly, gradually forgetting. So now i keep rushing my fingers, typing on this blog.

I won't forget today 'cause it's a wonderful day. After school I have worship session with our D Zone in church. Every worship session I have joined is definitely wonderful. All the sessions are so effective to me and my life. I've been changed by God.

It's really not only holy worship sessions but also a lot of fun. Today was great when Dominic shared his experience in the trip to Sweden. By transit, he was at Amsterdam, travelling for few hours. Hahaha... It's really fun when he recounted about his trip and acted the funny motions. Dom is great ...!

After the worship, I was with Sherlyn, Sarah, Cindy and Kris. First, we went to go shopping at Pasa Malang (I don't know how to type correctly). I was looking for SpongeBob Squarepants pencil case. But I could not find it anywhere. :( Then we took the train to go home. It's fun to be with them, especially when I was with Kris and Sherlyn after that.

I decided to go to Bishan, asked for the help from Kris and Sherlyn to do the Chemistry paper in MosBurger. With their help, everything is great! I'm in this world is a lucky girl who has 2 gorgeous tutors. These two tuitors love to make fun! (Lol) ... Kris ate a lot! He just walked around, bought Mosburger yoghurt strawberries, and McDonald strawberry something (I didn't hear clearly when he told me what drink was that). Before that he had already had his dinner. Aiyo ... We all talked about 'fats' along the way we went. Hahaha

I'm skinny, Sherlyn is skinny, Sarah is skinny and Minh is also skinny, just because our leader, Kris Fu is so skinny. A bunch of future models is here. (lol)

Finally, I told them, my Chem score now is around 90% and this assignment is just 2.5% in CA. They nagged me for ... HAHA. Sorry guys! At least, I have completed more than 70% of the questions. Hehehe. Thanks a lot!

At 11 15 we went home. Aiye... I thought about the bus to go home. What time would it be the last bus! I saw the information board at the J8's busstop. Oh, 0010 (weekday). I just walked and talked to them. Btw, I did pray to God to protect me on the way home because it was very late and the path to go to my house is dark. But when I came to the bus stop opposite that bus stop. I realised that 2303pm is the last bus. Oh my goodness, I wanted to take 156 so I went across the road again to take the bus. Then I thought, it would be slow and I would be very late, the way is super scary. So I went to Mrt, .... LAST TRAIN TO MARINA BAY. Wow, thanks Lord! I'm really blessed! :)

Now i've got to sleep cause I have test tomorrow in school!
Night!

LY
1:10am
22.09.07

Sick?

2007-09-20T23:09:00.000+08:00

Sick?! I fall sick again ...

What's been wrong with me? I keep falling sick this year! 17 years old is not a good age, is it? This is the 6th time I've fallen sick again since the beginning of the year! Now I'm definitely familiar with the sense and emotion when I'm sick. I've known how the sick begins! It starts with my throat. It's rough, dry and sore! Then, nose will be the next to have trouble. I've got running nose! Now I'm sneezing! Just now it was kinda embarrassing when I sneezed in clubhouse. The whole room was quiet. Sneezing time came without me knowing ... and ... (Don't want to tell again)

I've nagged myself with medicine. I hope I can get well soon before the EOY starts! :
I always fall sick before exam! Why? Study too hard? I even don't study so much as Sherlyn and others! Today I've been studying for 8 hours. Of course, I must study because tomorrow I have Geography test! My Geo used to be the top, now ... kinda down! That's the reason why my head was spinning in clubhouse for 8 hours! Lol...

Again, I felt so much love for usher ministry. Seeing everyday they tag on blogspot, I really feel happy and sometimes laugh out loud like crazy! Haha ... http://www.usheringpeopleintotheirdestiny.blogspot.com/

I really love ACJC. Before I came to church, I've already loved ACJC. That's school is the aim for me to work hard. Now, I've got God, Kris and Sherlyn to be my motivation. And I love ACJC more and more! Haha ... So I'm trying my best to get L1R5 = 8 points so I will be able to be admitted to ACJC next year! Expecting a lot ... God will shine me bright! :)

This afternoon, I called Sherlyn and shared how my feeling was at that moment. Sometimes that girl (not Sherlyn arh) makes me totally down. But because of what God has taught us, FORGIVING, so I totally don't mind anything. Anyway, Sherlyn confided with me about that and of course, I have felt better. I won't mind anything! :)

Today I was totally busy, I didn't have time to read the Bible and 'Everyday with Jesus' (again =.=''') Now I have nothing to revelate for God on this blog. But I have something, 'I WILL READ BIBLE AFTER THIS and COMPLETE MY STUDY FOR THE TEST TOMORROW' ... Haha.

Ok, I'm now joking, I'm happy anyway. I have got to go and study now. It's kinda late.
God, please bless me!

I love Jesus Christ!

LY
11:25pm
20.09.2007

Love the Lord, more and more!

2007-09-19T16:56:00.001+08:00

I don't know but now I'm happy!
It's been for a long time since the last I dropped something on my blog!
Actually I seldom use, I don't know how to make it colorful while in Y!360 and Friendster I can do well. Ahhh... btw, it's not important. The main thing is here, feeling for the Lord!

Last time, in worship session of our CG, Fifi introduced to us about the notebook of revelation. We can write anything about God with all our heart, even record down what God told us through leaders. And when we read through what we have written, the things are really powerful. So I did buy a small notebook for once. I began to write and record what Kris told me in the Words of God in Zone D's worship session. It's really nice to do that!

But one day, I lost the notebook which I had written twice. Kinda sad but I didn't mind and I bought another and write again! I felt the revelation of God I have received and realised. How powerful Fifi is! She is such a gorgeous leader I have ever met.

Today, I had an E-maths test. There was a topic I was not confident to do well... I was afraid I would be stuck while I was doing it. But Almighty God, I prayed in the faith before the test start. The Holy Spirit brought for me the confidence showing that I can do well. And I did well for the test. Now I believe with high spirit, I can do all things through Christ who strenthens me. That is because the faith to the Lord has changed my mind and my spirit. Thanks Lord!

Last time, Minh lent me a book name "Faith" by Dr Phil Pringle. I thought I could spend a lot of time at that moment reading this book. But I was mingled up with common test, study in school and so many things to do. I didn't have time. I was not enough hungry for God's presence. Now I realise that it is not good when I didn't manage my time to do things properly.

For these days, I begin to read the book. I opened and since the first sentence, I've already loved the book. I think everyone should choose this book to read and sow the seeds of faith. "When I was just very young Christian, I was drawn to faith as a child is drawn to ice-cream. ... Being in a large Christian bookshop was like dying and going to heaven..." (Faith - Phil Pringle) Wow... I was amazed! Continueing reading the book, Phil told people about a man named Smith Wigglesworth. This man is so wonderful. "I read, I discovered that he never read any book other than the Bible." I thought about myself.

AHHHH, I "sometimes" read the Bible not "ALWAYS"... =.='''

So I decided, despite spending time the whole time studying, I will spend a little of time reading the Bible and 'Everyday with Jesus'. I consider it responsibility for a Christian in Heart of God church like me! Let God pour his Words over my mind! :)

Now I have to end this blog in the day. Hope that I will be able to come back soon and continue my revelation for God - the Saviour King!

(Bath - Eat - Study - QT - Sleep .... SCHOOL!)

LY
5:24pm
19.09.2007

I'm cute?!?!

2007-08-12T00:22:00.000+08:00

Am I CUTE?

NO, I'M NOT!

I don't want to be cute! HAHAHA

... Erh, can i consider so? ... TOOT! (STUDY TIME, GIRL)

LY!

Birthday greeting card and thanks all of you!

2007-07-28T23:56:00.000+08:00

Hi Saturday, (again)

Yup, like I told above that D4 gave me a greeting card with all the best wishes! I love it a lot so I spend one entry for it! It doesn't waste any money, right? LOL ...

How great it is in red, one of my favourite colour. Haha.

Let's see who wrote it for me! Kris Fu, 'Lil' Minh, Sherlyn, Darryl, MingHan, Isabel, Christine, WeiCheng, Kao, JiangJun, YiXian, Tockie, Sebas. Thanks all of you a lot! I love you guys with all my heart! :)

* Thanks Kris! Thanks for everything you have done for me, my dear leader!

" Yo LY! It's been awesome to have you as a wonderful friend! Today, you're serving God as an usher! Cool! Keep rocking and growing in Him, Amen!" (KrisFu)

This's an AWESOME WISH too! *lol*

* Thanks 'Lil' Minh, my bro! Thanks for bringing me this wonderful church! You're one of my best fellows.

"Hey! Sure it's the happiest birthday eva with your spiritual family! Keep staying on fire for God!" ... -Lil Minh=)-

* Thanks a lot, Sherlyn! Thanks for coming to study with me every afternoon! :)

"*heart* Hello Ly! You have been a great friend and a great study companion! :) It's great to be in the same team and cell group as you. HAHAHA! Love Ya! Rock on! HAPPY BDAY!" (-Sherlyn-)

* Thanks a lot, Sebas!

" Hey Ly! It's great have you church. Same CG summore. Wahaha! Happy Birthday Man! And thanks for the Cross too!" (-Sebas-)

* Thanks a lot, Christine!

"Hey Ly, Great to always see you in church. You're always so filled with joy. Keep the spirit of you within you ... Much love!" (Christine '07)

* Thanks a lot, Isabel!

"Hi Ly! Happy Birthday! :) You've been a great friend and sister in Christ! *heart* (Isabel 'o7)

* Thanks a lot, JiangJun (JJ)!

"Yo LY! Haha Happy Birthday! Older older now. Hey small handwriting sian ... Happy Happy!" (JJ!)

* Thanks a lot, Tockieeeeeeee!

"Hey Love-Ly! :) Great seeing you around! Have a blessed birthday! *heart* (Tock)
I remembered she wanted to give me a birthday 'kiss' also! LOL... I love Tock! Haha

* Thanks a lot, YiXian!

"Hi Ly, So great to know you. Thank you for the little Cross! Happy Birthday!" ... -YiXian :)

*Thanks a lot, MingHan!

"Happppy Birthday =). You're OLDER than ME! =) (MingHAN)

I hate him already! Who asks him to say that i'm old?!?! x(

* Thanks a lot, WeiCheng!

"Hi Ly! Happy Birthday!" ...[ WeiCheng :) ]

* Thanks a lot, Kao!

"Wish u a sexy birdae!" (Kao + Kiss >3)

He's really a typical Thai guy! Haha, they are brave to say this kind of wish! *LOL*

Btw, he's cute too! HAHAHA.

* Thanks a lot, Darryl!

"Hi LY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! =) Great to know you! :) (*heart* Darryl! )

Thanks a lot to all you guys! Thanks all the rest for celebrating for my birthday! I shed my heart for you!

Thanks all friends who sent me birthday wishes on Friendster!

Thanks Xiwen for the super nice necklace with the Cross!

Thanks Bobby for the huge teddy bear and a box of Bible verses!

...Thanks God for blessing me with these SUPER WONDERFUL presents! :)

I love you, Lord!

LY!

My birthday!

2007-07-28T22:00:00.000+08:00

Hi Saturday,

My birthday has been already over for 4 days! But I still want to post something about it! Because It was the happiest birthday ever of my life.

My 1st birthday in Heart of God church. Although I've been in church for more than 1 month, I have been loved by so many people. They presented me the best birthday of my life. How much I love them.

I was so suprised that they celebrated for my birthday last Sunday (22nd, July, 2007). I will never forget this day! How awesome they are!
I considered it the biggest present from Jesus for my 1st birthday of being a Christian!
I feel like this world is joyful and gorgeous with Jesus. Thanks God, YOU'RE EVER MY LORD!

In that service, I was busy being an usher who serves God. Being an usher is so fun! I'm now in Fighters 2 usher team. Last week, the whole Fighter did usher for that service. First, They are so lovely! Haha, they helped me a lot for the first time I did. FIGHTERS? It sounds high-spiritual! :)

That day was very tiring abd busy of Fighters. There were a lot of things for us to worry about but we did A GREAT JOB! 15 mins with 460 chairs between the show and service. Haha, I did not arrange the chair but i separated the flighters. How fun it is to usher!

I didn't have a lot of chance to see Nubian Gents dancing. ERH, a bit regret! But I'm fine because I served God. That's the thing which is more important! At least I still had the chance to listen to Pastor in that day's sermon. Our Pastor is always gorgeous, I don't want to miss any sermons! The show and service were so tremendous.

In the end of service, it was Zone-D's meeting. Immediately after that, the traditional birthday song of Heart of God church was turned on for so many times. Thanks Kris Fu for shouting people to sing that song for me! I'm very happy, excited and touched until this moment! Thanks to all of you! God is always upright there blessing us!

Haha, after that, while I was having meeting with usher. They disturbed the meeting and celebrated for me again! WOW, a red greeting card and cherry and chocolate flavoured cake! I'm so touched. The cake tasted so delicious!

After everything was done, I wanted to read the greeting card. Then I thought, "Should I bring it home to read later?" ... Then I couldn't wait, I had no patience for it. Haha, I opened, read words by words. I got touched again and was so happy along the way home! (lol)

On that day, I received a lot of birthday wishes from friends in church! How gorgeous they are!
Thanks God for all of things you have blessed me! You've given me a very very great spiritual family ever! They ROCK!

Haha, I have to change to next entry.!
This is too long! *lol*

LY! :))

I'm a Christian! (for 8thJuly)

2007-07-28T00:58:00.000+08:00

(1.00pm 28.07.07)
(Song being turned on: "Show me how to live")

Today is actually 28th July, 2007 but i drop this entry for the day 8th July.
Urm .. let's guess why i dropped this?

Oh, thanks God, i have invited him to be the Lord of my life since that day!

I'm so glad to be a member of 'heart of God church'. Very excited!

I can give all my heart to Jesus - the Lord and the God i worship to Him for the rest of my life. I have found my pleasure and freedom in mind. Jesus brought me to life that i've realised the treasure here.

Thanks God for accepting me to be your child! I will always try my best to be your good child with my highest spirit.

This is the first time I have a blog on blospot (lol). It's quite fun actually! I saw them having blogspot. Oh, let's give a little time to drop for a diary in English. I have one blog on Yahoo! 360. I typed in English, my Vietnamese friends don't dare to get in and read. They're lazy when seeing an English entry. Haiz... is it lazy and impatient generation? (sounds like an old lazy) lol.

Oh, the reason why I have this blog. Urm, this blog would be my diary which shows my worship to Jesus as well as my activities in church and relationship with all church friends from my team, my CG, my Zone and the whole of HoGC.

I've just come back home from church. Yeah, today is seminar session of Pastor Sy Roger. Wow, his session was so great. But yesterday's night, i slept late at 1 am of the next mornin'. I was so tired, my mind just turned myself away! I can't concentrate so much on the session. I kept yawnin' (Of course, i didn't show it). Sorry God, it's my sins! Hmm, going to bed late is so terrible. My health ... oh... ! T.T

This moment is 1:16. I have to go to bed. Tomorrow i have another session too. Yeah, I'll come to church again. It's my 2nd home that my spiritual family is there and i can't leave it.

But ... I have to introduce first. (lol)

I'm Le Phuong LY (Kris Fu can't pronounce my name correctly - lol)
"Just call me LY!" (pronounce like "Lee")
D4 said that my name is cool. haha ...
Why is my name cool? Yup, I'm a Vietnamese! :))
I've been 17 years old for 4 days! Haha ...
My DoB: 24.07.1990 - It seems to be quite sad while most of ppl in D4 are 16 only. Aiye, I'm old! :
I'm a part-time student, a FULL-TIME CHRISTIAN.
I'm the one who serves God by ushering. I'm proud of being an usher in HoGC. :)
My CG is D4.
My lovely Pastors: Pastor How and Pastor Lia (How wonderful they are!)
My beloved CG leader, DOMINIC AND FIFI.
My beloved Zone leader, Dominic (He's so great)
My team leader: Kristopher Fu (He's a nice guy :P)
My team fellows: Lil Minh, Sherlyn, Hai. (They're gorgeous)

... That's all i want to tell.
I have to sleep now...
Tsk tsk, 1: 30am! O.O

LOVE GOD!
I pray to you tonight!

LY!