A simple Mi..

One Life, One Purpose

2009-09-29T14:18:00.002+08:00

One Life, One Purpose.

Being in the Mission Team to Malaysia had been a different experience. This trip is different from the other mission trips i have been to. The focus of the trip is to bring ministry to the people through a drama production called Prodigal. In this production, I took on the role of the runaway daughter who spent her life chasing after material gains, pleasures of the world, partying her life away only to realise that she will be betrayed, forsaken by her so-called friends. Since college days, i have not been active in acting and performing. So to have to get into role and on top of that sing, it wasn't easy for me. She is called Britney in the production. I had to embrace the role of Britney and understand her way, thinking..and sing the lyrics with emotions such as rejection, dissappointment, failure..It was certainly a challenge. But i want to thank God for the entire team for the support and encouragement throughout the trip in enabling to carry out what i did..and definitely Pastor Dom and Pastor Jan!

I was truly impacted by the heart of every person on the team-the heart of service and dedication to the cause made me understand the imptance of a team ministry-No man is an island. Through the times of prayer for the church and seeing how God moves amongst his people, moved me to tears. the power of God and the immerse love of God to his creation. On Sunday morning, as Pastor Dom preached, couldn't help but cried because of the great love of God to us. He shared about how it is often hard to love the people whom has hurt us the most and in my case, i could identify with PDom when he shared on how he found it hard to love his mother. In the same way, i had that within me too. I am still learning and growing in it but yes God has to transform me first before i could bring forth the love from me to the ones ard me and God chooses to use us to be his love extension to the people. Through our lives, people will see the love of the Father..It is indeed a journey for me in my life..I know that God is reminding of that once again..

One life, One purpose-to love him for he first loved me and to love the people ard me with the love of the father.

A New Life, Greater Definition!

2009-08-11T10:00:00.002+08:00

Looking back at the happenings of my life since Dec 2008, its been a journey of believing and faith. Stepping out of my comfort zone was certainly not easy..Doubts, questions are a sure thing but in the midst of all of that was a bottom line called FEAR - Fear of unknown; Fear of underdelivering expectations of self and other significant individuals; Fear of lack of accomplishments. It was then that i knew, i had to surrender and come before God once again being just Kassey, his beloved child and broken before him. It was not just once but a many of times before i could say "I am ready in spirit to go!".

God has been good! Though it is only one week into my MI programme, i see the hand of God in all of what i am doing. My mum has been speaking to me as i make the effort to speak to her abt what i am doing and how i am. She still nags, together with my beloved dad, abt working in church of its prospects and my future. However, i believe deep down they know that i am happy and supporting me in this new work in their quietness, their own ways of showing me they love me by making sure i eat my breakfast and is home in one piece etc.

For myself, i am loving this new life i am experiencing! Never imagined that work could be so meaningful (though can be stressful at times too) and learning things that i have not had a chance too in the past. I am finding greater definition to this life that i live. When Kimmie prayed in the closing service on Sunday and released the word "Commission" to the IGNYTERS, God just spoke to me at that very moment saying, "Kassey, you are commissioned to be my apostle to the voiceless! You are my gem and i will use you in ways beyond your imagination!" I was very humbled and just broke down before the Lord as i know that i am only Kassey, a normal girl but he chose to use me for his purpose! Do i know what i am to do? I don't! But i know that i just have to be faithful to what he has and will entrust to me and walk with him (not run, as the journey of faith is a marathon) for the next 10-20 years of my life. I began to just think about the day's ministry of ministering and praying with Kathleen, Mel, Marist boys and Bro Marcus/Sis Jerlyn, i couldn't believe what i have done becoz it certainly wasn't Kassey but it was God! I know in my own strength i wouldn't be able to do and say whatever i did! Thru my hands, God has used me to release people for ministry! I never thought of that. ANd for that i was truly amazed and humbled.

I then remembered what God spoke to me at the hospital in Dec 2008..Of Jeremiah 1:10!I will hold it close to my heart! All for Jesus or NOthing!

Coming back to me

2009-07-01T18:48:00.003+08:00

The last one year has been one that no words can describe. In terms of what I am going to pursue, it has taken a total change. I am not certain if i am ready for it but i will have to be. However, what has been really heartening is the awesome love and affirmation i received from my students and friends from SCGS. The things that they have done blew my mind away. One year is really not a long time. In fact, it is really short. But it has brought me to see how when you are willing, God just uses your life to touch so many others. I didn't know how even up till this point. What have i done to receive such love and affirmation puzzles me too. But I can only say, it has to be HIM above. It is not me...

There are many touching moments.one of it is this..I was really very pleasantly surprised by this pot of sunflowers. It contains hope, life and faith! Everytime i look at it, it never fails to encourage me and the message behind this is also very powerful. I am so glad that i had spent the last one year in SCGS.

I will certainly take much of the time in the next one month to ponder and look into my heart again on the next leg of my life. Thanks to all whom have so encouraged me!

ITs been TWO years..

2008-04-21T23:58:00.005+08:00

Two years flew past just like a blink of the eye. Today i took my final examination! The feeling at that moment was undescribeable!!! Though at the back of my mind i knew it has not ended yet as i still have 2 outstanding assignments, it was surely a moment to shout for joy. Yet this joy was rather shortlive. I soon came to miss it all already. Schooling days will soon end for me. I am going to start facing the real world. Sometimes i just feel that i am a little girl who just does not want to grow up so quickly..Sometimes just wish that time would stop just for me and not moving forward...."I want to Just stay where i am"!

School is like a heaven to me. Life as a student is carefree..many things are entirely in our control..Good grades or otherwise is usually dependent on yourself..though there will be exceptions. These 2 years in school gave me a good break and i thank God for his favors upon favors. I may not be the smartest of person but be'cos of him, he gave me the strength and confidence once again to be the best he wants me to be. All of what i have achieved thus far could not have been done without the Lord Almighty. I give thanks to him for all i have achieved academically. To me, these 2 years being in school have been a great blessing already. Whatever additional i receive will be bonus. More than the academics, I have grew to learn about myself so much - my strengths, weakness, beliefs, values, principles ;). I have come to realise that my greatest enemy is myself. Often, its my thoughts, attitudes that prevents me from achieveing what God has intended for me. Its like scales falling off my eyes.

Successful in putting in about 90% of my service!!

2008-03-03T19:41:00.005+08:00

Today i had a booster to a great start to a seemingly challenging week with a presentation that i am uncertain of my focus, a field trip project worth about 60%, teaching at Naval Base Primary and Magaret Drive Special School, Maths project, reflections and ministry commitments and activities...Wow...lots of stuff that i need to do. But you know..though i am physically tired, i am very motivated and looking forward to this week because of the booster :)

Successful in putting in about 90% of my service!! Also adding to that , I won my 1st tennis match. This semester i chose tennis to be one of my modules. However, due to my weak stomach, i have been absent on a number of classes and with many assignments and projects, i have not been able to find much time to practice. To add to that, i have always struggled with service since the beginning of the module. Just can't seem to be able to put the ball into the correct service court. I grew to be afraid to take on service as i think perhaps i just cannot do it. However, today before i went for class, i asked God that he will help me in my tennis service and play. Initially, when we were playing rally, i could not get my service right. Out of 10 balls i served, less than 20% got in. I was not discouraged. I kept trying and trying. My lecturer or teacher gave me good feedback and encouraged me to keep trying. And of course i did. I kept serving and serving. This went on for over an hour. It was really tiring. My hands felt weak. But thank God the weather was fantastic! By this time, i was really exhausted and disappointed with myself.

You know what...suddenly this thought came to me...I should set goals for myself in serving. I have learnt in sports psychology about the importance of goal setting. Hence, i applied it into my situation. I realised that perhaps one of the reasons why i often am unable to put the ball into the service area was because there was no clear goals. Thus, i thought to myself..."Kassey, lets do this. Since in a game play, most of the time you will only have 8 balls to serve (other than let etc) before you lose the game. Lets be focus and practice with 8 balls for every set of service." I, then, set myself specific goals to reach e.g. out of 8 balls to put 2 balls in. I tried to be realistic. As i began to see myself meeting the goal, i set myself higher goals. And this work!! I was definitely more focused and my mind wasn't bothered at what other people think or say. And this was during the practice. So the time came where i had to play my first singles tennis of my life, i was all ready for it. When i stood at the service line, my mind was concentrating on my stroke and putting the ball in - accuracy. I must admit that my service is not powerful as many of my classmates but i knew that at this present moment this is what i can seek to do..that is to make sure i will cherish every ball that i serve. I will not waste it away! And all glory to God...for he sustain me for the game and also the entire day though i only had less than 5 hours of rest.

I am chosen...

2008-03-01T11:52:00.002+08:00

As i am preparing for the sharing with the sec 2, i was brought to the verses in Jeremiah 1. These verses brought back many memories. I remembered some years ago, the same verses left me with a deep impression.

Jer 1:4-10
Jeremiah’s Call and First Visions
The Lord gave me this message: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
“O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, "Look, I have put my words in your mouth! Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.”

I was asked to take on leadership roles and responsibility. I felt inadequate and like Jeremiah, felt that i was too young. What can i do? It was the exact words that strike a cord in my heart that day. These words gave me the assurance and confidence that HE is going to be with me and my fears were rested. Looking at the verses now, i can testify that HE kept to his promises..he put words into my mouth and has been with me every step of the way. Its really interesting as in some moments time, i will be speaking to a group of potential youth leaders, whom i believe they will be the future leaders of the Ignyte ministry. It is really a humbling experience. Years back, i have never imagine or thought i would be doing something like that, what my path is like. Indeed he has a plan and purpose for my life that is far greater than just my studies, career....

Christine's birthday dinner

2008-03-01T11:47:00.003+08:00

A great time to catch up with a dear friend and sister. I was so glad i went amidst the heavy work schedule and assignments i am faced with. Bought her a watch and it was not known to any of us that she actually really wanted a watch...Believed that it was God's leading and her prayer was answered!

Dinner at Thai Express on 29th Feb 2008, Leap year

Soya bean store at Geylang...The 3 sisters

Took opportunities to take pictures with Eric

Being a faithful servant

2008-02-28T10:20:00.002+08:00

Beginning of the year, together with the youths, the leaders also took up the challenge of completing the bible in 2008. At the start, it was easy. I was reading it consistently. However, at this point in time, i am finding it a challenge to read it consistently. I realised one thing...its is really about being faithful to the small things that would keep me going and forward in this challenge.

As i began reading the bibe today, this verse from Luke 11:39 jumped at me. It says, " You Phariseee are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are still filthy - full of greed and wickedness! Pharisee then, were religious leaders and teachers of the word and laws of God. This verse jumped at me as though it is a reminder from God to me that what is inside me is very important - the condition of my heart. As i begin to examine my heart condition for the past couple of months, i have grew to be rather inward looking and self-centered. No doubt i still always practice giving to others, i felt that i have adopted a close door attitude to new people. I don't want to intentionly get to know new people as that would consume more of my time and thus would leave me with lesser time for me to get stuff going. I do want time for myself. But i believe today he is challenging me to not be self-centered and investing in lives of others, not just those who are under my care. Could i be his faith servant in obeying him in this? Indeed i agree with the verse that i do spend time doing the outside (carry myself well, conducting myself in the manner that is appropriate, being physically prepared for things) but sometimes neglect spending time doing the inside (evaluating thoughts, emotions, spiritual renewal, self-reflection).

It is therefore, even in the busyness of my life to find time, to pause and reflect upon the day's events and being spiritually renewed, ensuring that my heart is ready for the next day of work/ activity. I will certainly bear this in everyday of my life and to be faithful to his call and purposes he has for my life.

Sleepy!

2008-01-30T02:32:00.000+08:00

Its 2 plus in the morning. Feeling really sleepy but still can't get to sleep. Haiz. Work is really piling up and it seems that this CNY will not be a very festive for me, with presentations and assignments to submit. Life of a student. However, i believe that in just a couple of months, i will be writing how much i miss life as a student. Humans are just always like that.. But time really flies, 2 years passed by really quickly. Been asking myself, what have i really accomplish in these 2 years? I can't really answer. These 2 years have been a time of renewal, rest, exploration of new ideas and beliefs. I will certainly miss all these in a couple of months. Yet i know i got to go with a positive spirit. Otherwise, it will be hard to continue in this line. Certainly the Lord will sustain me through, like he always does. Now i will need his strength and power to be the best i can be in my studies and life.

A wedding I'll always remember

2008-01-15T03:05:00.000+08:00

Joyanne & Aaron's wedding!It was a great time. I enjoyed myself though i must admit i was really tired & also fell ill today. I am certain that many shared the same sentiments as me as they were witnessing the union of this couple whom is also my close friends especially the lovely bride, Joyanne. Was really feeling rather emotional...not too sure the reason but was certainly very touched by what i saw at the ceremony. It was an atmosphere that was fantastic...The presence of the Lord was really evident throughout the ceremony and his blessings were clearly demonstrated by how the weather was over the 2 days. Most of all, was really touched by the prayer of the grandfather..truly blessed by just being at the wedding. What an amazing God i serve!....Pictures speak a thousand of words...here it goes...

The Bride & Me...(the bridesmaid)

All of us went in smiles...and we also left with smiles on our faces & hearts too. May the Lord continues to bless this lovely couple...Blessed marriage..Hopefully in the near future to see little Aarons & little Joys running ard.

2008 its here..& i am into it

2008-01-10T02:22:00.000+08:00

2008 came really quickly this time. To be honest, i have yet to make any concrete resolutions. The days seem to pass by really quickly. But one thing that i have always wanted to do is to pick up the guitar once again. I have gotten a mentor but yet to find the time to do so. I will get to it real soon.

B4 i go on 2008, i have yet to talk about 2007. 2007 was a great year for me. I call it a fruitful year. It was a year where i learnt really alot about myself thru' various opportunities such as the WAT USA, leadership opportunities in IGNYTE, MIT (mission impact trip), NIE. Also i made new friends - unexpected ones (not just hi bye kinds) but really those i believe i'll continue to keep in contact with for years to come, old friends that are still really close (JCs, church friends since secondary school days etc). Really thankful for what HE has done for me in 2007.

Some highlights of 2007:

IGNYTE CAMP 2007 - BATTLECALL - Truly amazing!
New friendships built :0

WAT USA - Grand Canyon

2008..I am in now..I have entered in with great hope and even greater anticipation for what is to come especially very soon, in a couple of months i will be graduating. Will definitely miss school life but i will have to face what i will need to. But ya..I will still smile :) coz HE will look after me :0

My life has just began!

E-learning week

2007-09-06T03:37:00.001+08:00

One week break...Not really..It is e-learning week where learning is done online or some digital ways. But i must say that i have learnt how to edit clips :) using Windows Movie Maker. Not that difficult to use but i had my fair share of difficulties. But i really wanna thank God for sending me his angels to help me in this area. U know who u are. Thank u a million. Sorry that i had to trouble u guys. One assignment down...still have a couple more to go but ya..with God i can do all things :)

I must say this semester has been going great for me. Though the timetable is kinda of spread out where i travel to school for only one lesson on tuesday, wednesday and thursday, i get to rest alot more and catch up with friends. Really thank God for it. All praise to God.

Oh photos...manage to get some of my US photos up...

New York City: Statue of Liberty

The magnificant Niagara Falls

The morning view of Niagara Falls with the pretty rainbow. It was really cold too.

The jumping shot! Pretty!

Home Sweet Home

2007-08-22T02:19:00.000+08:00

Been back for 2 weeks. It does really feels great to be back to HOME! Friends, family..Loved ones :) I came back on National Day. As i was watching the parade, when Kit Chan sang that song, i felt the tugging in my heart...a warmth that could not be explained. I could identify with what she sang. That Singapore is really my home; there is no place i would rather be than to be back home with the things that i am so familiar with. Though comparing to larger countries and countries with beautiful scenary etc, we lose out. However, there is something about Singapore that is unique that is people! The kind of people we have, cultures that been set by our forefathers who sailed many many miles to get to Singapore, food that people brought along etc that have made us truely special. I could go on and on but ya i will not. Really this US trip has made me very appreciative of what Singapore has given me and who she is. On top of that, in other areas i have also grew in my understanding and given me new perspectives to life and relationship. The 3 months have been an eventful and fruitful one.

Of course i will be updating this blog with lotsa of pictures. Sorry if have kept some of you waiting! Now got to get back to work man. Its 2.30am! crazy already!

I am in San Francisco now!

2007-08-02T02:10:00.000+08:00

I am into the final part of my travel trip. It has been great thus far. Though this trip has several hiccups which ended up having to pay more, it was worth it. After NYC, i went to Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. Both were very different experience. It was really hot there. But now in San Francisco, the temperature is rather cold. Got to put on my longs and jackets.

Lots to write but really dun know where to begin from. I am like 9 days away from home. I look forward to going home as i have been away for 3 months to see Eric, my family, niece and friends. On the hand, school would have started. I need to get back to work and tune my mind back to it.

Now i am on my way to Yosemite Valley-a hiking trip for 2 days 2 nights. Keep me in your prayers okok that we will be safe. Will write more when i am back.

Thank you for all your prayers.

My travel has began..........

2007-07-25T01:24:00.000+08:00

Kinda late..But better late than never. I am now in New York City. I cannot say that it is a beautiful city as it really isn't. However, this city is surely one that never sleeps. The lights in Timesquare and Boardway are amazing. I was surely caught by the brightness of all the billboards and all. People are busy busy! Just on one street, i got bumped by countless people. Not too sure if there is a problem with me. Perhaps i supposed. Oh one thing i must mention is their concept stores. It is so cool...They have an M & M concept store where everything in that is about M & Ms....Also another one was the Hershey's Chocolate factory. I was lost in them.

Hershey's chocolates......Cups, T-shirt, pens, bears and many others. ..It was just amazing

Indeed my travel has just began..I look forward to my stay in Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Yosemite Valley. I will be doing short hike trips in Grand Canyon and Yosemite Valley. Wow...I will surely update on my experiences in these various places. However, looking back from the 1st day i left SIngapore till now, the experiences i had here have been truely enriching. Probably if i have been in Singapore, i would not be able to come to realise alot of things. I have learnt alot and been blessed alot too. About people, places, culture, ways of living. What really amazed me is that the love of God extends far and wide....It does not matter where we are from...what skin color we have but really when we are children of God, we will be blessed. Having gone to the different churches here in US, i must say that God has really blessed us with great man and woman who share the same love as i and loves me because Christ loves them. More than the travels to places, it is really about the plans and timings of God.

I probably have a lot more reflections and stories to write about. I am now on my way to queue for half-price broadway tickets. Wish me luck haha....

My jumping & happy picture at Niagara Falls early in the morning with the beautiful rainbow. What more can i ask for :)

My ADventures

2007-06-11T08:13:00.000+08:00

It has been a month already. Time flies. In the past month, i had the opportunity to do a no. of things. I was invited to an American family's home and I actually dined with them, sat on a no. of ride including roller coasters, went out of town & we drove to another town called Cincinniti - South of Ohio. The drive there took about 4 hours. What i remembered most of this trip was the drive back. It was kinda of scary (Do not let my mom know about it).

Wen, Roland & i before taking the ride. It was a scary ride. A ride that i will not want to hop on again. Serious. No joke man.

A group pict at Millennium Force. After this pict, all of them except me went to take a second time (Haha). Not a ride for me!

My adopted family :) Joe and Mary. They have 3 big dogs and 5 cats. They are extremely nice and friendly. Feel so blessed!

One of my days off. Went to take ride. This ride that we took was a new ride. Not too bad!

Maverick @ the back. Wouldn't mind taking again (haha). The guy beside me is Roland. A nice guy. Like a younger brother to me.

A fun ride. Not too bad. It is a wooden roller coaster. The fun part of the ride is that there is a competition between the two roller coaster. They will race to see which roller coaster is faster.

This ride is called the Dragster. The speed of the ride is from 0-120km/hr. Crazy la. I have not taken it yet coz of the lack of time. But i will surely take it one day before i leave!

Will upload more picts the next time - the road trips to Cincinniti and to Grove City

It has been a fruitful time thus far. Though at work there were a couple of times i wondered why did i come to States to cook hotdogs and french fries, clean the floor & table, having to deal with difficult people who kept ordering us to do work while they slack and people who simply do not do anything. I was really mad & unhappy a couple of days ago. However, as i began to ponder, i was reminded that in a class, i was told by this lady that one of the things i will bring away and gain from this experience is tolerance. I must admit that it can be really difficult especially some of the Americans people. They do tend to take many breaks and love to chat. Those are not bad. But they often do it when things are really busy. However, i am not wanting to make a sweeping statement because i have met with some really wonderful Americans. They have really been very hospitable to us. I believe in life, there are always the goods and the bads. Often it depends on whether i choose to focus on the positive or dwell on the negative. I choose to focus on the former. I choose to not allow the negative things to pull me down and upset me. The negative feelings are real but i will not allow it to dwell within me.

Yest (Saturday), was really an extremely busy day for Happy Friar. I was cooking hotdogs for a continuous period of 6.5 hr. It was crazy man. I cooked till my hands and fingers felt sore. Time really flew past us very quickly. Shortly after the crazy period, i was granted a break. Felt good at the break. When i came back from break, it was followed by another crazy period as it was dinner time. Though things were really busy, i enjoyed working yest as i felt that everyone did their part even those who usually do nothing (haha). But by the time i got back to my apartment, it was 1am. I was really tired and i slept without eating dinner. Woke up this morning, went to church. The pastor preached on "Fear of God". For me it was a timely reminder and also a new revelation of what it meant. A simple but yet powerful msg. I knew that i had to take time to reflect on the msg and my life as a whole. A lady from church took us out for breakfast. It was really good. Enjoyed every bite of my breakfast. However, shortly after i reached my apartment, did not feel well. Took a rest and woke up feeling rather bad. I guess i was falling sick. So i decided not to go to work and sleep in. Was having a slight fever and throat inflammation. Now as i am writing, i feel ok. I know that God has healed me. Praise God!

Yup this coming Wednesday i will be going on another road trip. I am looking forward to it :) I will update u with the trip :)

Interesting experience

2007-05-28T12:02:00.000+08:00

I do not have the time to really type long stuff but to sum up is that there were good and not so good stuff that took place. But i am enjoyig every minute of my time here...Many are like why did i choose to come here to work with such long hrs and deprive of proper rest...but the experience has beeen great really...the exchange of culture and knowing the people from many nations not just from America...i am picking up spainish and Japanese..Also i went to church today..Finally. was great...I gtg. will update again. Hope to upload picts the next update

God is wonderful!

Sandusky, Ohio

2007-05-17T05:23:00.000+08:00

It has been a week in States. I must say that God has been GREAT! Thus far, the experience here have been good. I have met with very nice people..Singaporeans and people from all over the world. The way of live is very different here. I really appreciate the transport system in Singapore. It is so efficient. Here, there is hardly any public buses. I relied on either the company transport or taxi. But so far, i have not venture into any other parts of Ohio except my workplace and back to my room to rest for the day. Work hours are pretty long. Though it had only been a week long, i do miss people back in Singapore. The food, the comfort etc. But i am not regretting my decision to come to States as the experience is something that i probably will not be able to get it again. August is only ard the corner and it probably will be here sooner than i thought possible.

Here i work in a fast food outlet call 'Happy Fiar'. It is a cool place with cool people. Really...I like the people that i am working with. Today a guy called Nate has to be transferred out becoz he has problems with peanuts...Was sad that he had to leave. Bt he promised my friend and i that he will cook Fried chicken for us. Ya i will update and write more as my time is up to use the net. Till then :)

A fast update!

Meet up, Catch up....great :)

2007-05-07T00:26:00.000+08:00

This weekend has been a week of meeting up with dear friends and family. I enjoyed every moment of it. Though it has been very tiring, having to pack for my trip and pack my room as i shifted home my stuff from hostel. Thank God i am almost done!

Here are some picts taken over the weekend At Serene Macs...All smiling faces :)

4 Pretty ladies huh :) Esther, Me, Brenda & Chris

All prettie.......say cheese

Cool ya :) Boys to men :)

My bro, niece and me :) Great pict! At granny's birthday

Needs explanation?? Haha :) Eric and me

SPOT ON committee 2007..Our reunion (:

Thank you

2007-05-06T01:37:00.000+08:00

Thank you for all the notes, hugs and well wishes from all of you. I greatly appreciate each and every note that have been written. I felt extremely loved by what all of you have written and said to me. I will take care and i will also send updates to all of you on how i am doing in States.

3rd May
After my final paper on Thursday, things have been extremely busy. To start off, i have to pack my hostel room. Though i only stayed for a year, i have grew to love the place. When i was packing thoughts of how the room has been so great. It brought Kim and I closer, Aaron and I got to see the other side of each other. Neighbours have been ok. Our main source of entertainment was telly :) I am a telly freak :) But ya, back to the packing thing, i believe i will miss the fun and laughter i had when i stayed with Kim and those crazy things that we did. Bye bye room, bye bye roommate....

Oh after packing i headed to Causeway Point to meet Eric. We did our favourite thing - grocery shopping. It is very therapeutic. We enjoyed it greatly. Also, we bought our wedding bands! I was so happy. Finally decided and really like the simplicity of our wedding bands and the price was good too. No regrets! After which, we headed to his place and his mum agreed to cook my favourite dish - dark sauce chicken. I love every bite of it. Guess i will really miss his mum cooking. She has been extremely kind towards me. The day did not end there...Eric and i also went for a mini-biking trip to the former Woodlands check point. It took us about 20 minutes to cycle there. I supposed that i was rather tired due to the many late nights of studies, felt extremely tired after the biking trip. Though i was tired physically, i really enjoyed the time that i have spent with him. It has been a while since we last biked. Simple but yet felt like i was back to those times where Eric and I first got together :)

That was not all...My parents (very nice of my Dad) came to Eric's place to pick me to go back to my hostel to shift my stuff home. It was really exhausting. By the time i came home, i was half gone..haha. But i must thank my parents :) They are my greatest parents!

Yupo..I was off to dreamy land after that...

4th May
Watch Spiderman 3 with my best friend. I like it! But just felt that amongst all the superhero, Spiderman is possibly the most 'media-friendly' :) to certain point, i felt that he is out to make a name for himself..This is possibly one of the things that i do not like about Spiderman. But overall, it was a great movie! Go catch it of you have not. It is a movie that is worth your cent.

Study & Soccer

2007-05-02T04:42:00.000+08:00

Dual combination. I finally managed to study a little. And of course catch a little of my soccer team playing. Today they played a better soccer as compared to the last leg. Liverpool (: However, i am uncertain if they would win. Pray for the best. I refrained myself from watching the entire match but i keep myself updated with the live commentary (: But at the 70 plus minutes, i could no longer just see the words. I needed the action. The last 10 over minutes wasn't too bad. Alright, now i am off to the extra time and i hope they do not go into penalties coz i hate that feeling...makes you super anxious..

Teddy's story

2007-05-02T02:06:00.000+08:00

An inspirational story. I have read about his story before. But watching the movie clip, it once again reminded me that I am able to make a difference in people's life. It does not cost much. It only takes us to believe in them. Believe that every person is destined for success. Success is a relative term. Success is defined differently by every person. No matter what that definition is, the most essential factor that lead to a success, someone believes in you. It is so powerful. You can never guess how the life of the people around you will turn out to be.

Teddy's story is a powerful illustration of how we can be an impact to the people around us. It is not restricted to educators, though that formed the context of the story. You and I can make a difference in someone's life. Look around you and reach out your hand and heart to those lives. Age is not a concern or issue. The thing we need to look at is our heart. Amongst the people you know, is there someone similar to Teddy? What do you plan to do? I am telling and asking myself the same questions. Let us start today!

http://www.makeadifferencemovie.com/

A wasted day

2007-05-02T00:32:00.000+08:00

Not a productive day. Unable to fully focus and concentrate on the things i need to. A day has gone by just like that. I am only 36 hours from my next paper. But i am as driven as i was earlier. I really do need to be focus on the most important thing and forget about all other stuff that are attempting to get hold of my attention. I guess this is what it means to persevere even when you do not feel like it. I need the drive, perseverence and determination! Let them come upon me now. A call of desperation. Reality hits me as time just flies past so quickly. Quicker than i thought.

Kassey, Jia you! You can do it coz someone above is watching over you!

An 'exciting' Labour Day

2007-05-01T13:19:00.000+08:00

May 1, 2007, Labour Day. It is also a special day for a dear friend. Opening day for Spider Man 3. A day of fun for many. But for me, it is indeed a LABOUR DAY! A day that i must labour. Not too sure if you have gotten me. I have an upcoming examinations on Thursday. It will be my final paper for the semester. Hence, I need to 'labour' my brains and my hands. It will just be 2 more days and I will be on my way to a place that i have never been before. I have seen so much of it's culture on telly and on big-screen. I might even get a chance to go to the studio of American Idols. The thoughts of new experiences overwhemled me.

Have I made you wanna pack your pack and leave with me? I believe just like what my blog title says, that I have someone up there who keeps watch over me, my ins and outs. And I am forever grateful. He has been there to give me the peace and comfort i needed on last Monday's paper. I had a physiology examination on Monday. My most dreadful paper. Nonetheless, i can say that "With God all things are possible". He gave me the peace and confidence to sit for the paper. And what can i say, except Thank God for being God. I will definitely be heading back to my books to 'labour'. I know that though i may be alone physically, but he is upthere with me. I look forward to sharing good news with you on Thursday. My 'exciting' labour day will begin soon. Off i go....wee...