First Jog @ Bedok Reservoir Park - 26 Sept 09

Haha... So finally on Saturday I went for my 1st jog at Bedok Reservoir Park which is just across our block with Pho. What a blessing, more than we expected, we were blessed with such a nice colourful sky as the sun was setting down...

We didn't manage to finish one whole round, though, because it was getting dark. But it was really a good 'first time' and start that so far I'm so motivated to jog there regularly. Well, I'll only be able to do it on weekends because on weekdays by the time I reach home, it's dark already and not very safe to go there.

So, jia you bah...

Pssstt...: will my target of 46kg by the end of this year be achieved? without so much on food diet, of course.. haha..

First 'overslept' in Bedok

Last nite terribly couldn't sleep. I think partly because of the Yin Yong I drank in Kim Gary during dinner with Pho, Den n a ji. Plus, Deni was still active, plus her snor after that (because I was still awake then), haha...

So,my alarm was set to 6am because I wanted to wake up earlier to read the book of Revelation. But because of the insomnia, when it was 6am I was still badly tired n giddy, so I set it 6.30am. And guess what, the last part of the setting which ask u whether you want to save the change, I overlooked it and went back to sleep. By the time I woke up, it's kinda bright already. I quickly checked my handphone and it was 7am, haha.. Thought of sleeping for a while and take cab, but then thought shouldn't waste money.

Reached bus stop at around 7.20am, I was doubtful whether the next 506 bus had passed or not. So, when I saw 228 coming, quickly crossed the road and hopped in to go to Bus Interchange. So, took MRT this morning, reached office 8.35am. Late, but not so bad lah, haha..And now, I'm soooo wanna read the book of Revelation, but cannot, gotta work dy.. hmm.. tonite bah :)

Thank You, God... at least You woke me up at 7am ^^

My Facebook status today: "His grace is sufficient not only for our salvation, but also for all things in our daily life. Yeah... another week in Your grace, Jesus!"

Come Bless the Lord (CBTL) 2009 - The Kingship of Christ

Last year I attended the CBTL as a very new comer in BBTC :)
And this year, I'll be joining the choir on stage ^^

This afternoon, we had our 2nd practise, after 2nd service, 2pm-5pm. Yayy... I have ministry-activity (kesibukan) again ;) Thank You, God...

So, Jessie, our Worship Pastor gathered everyone for a message and words of encouragement for a start. The theme this year is about the 2nd coming of Christ as a King who come. Jessie shared that once she was asked by someone, "How much do you believe in the 2nd coming of the Lord?", and so she passed this question on to all of us. When I asked myself, I said, "I believe". But wait... I asked, "But how much are you looking forward to it?", to this I'll say, "I am yet to be excited about it and looking forward to it". I guess, perhaps it's partly because I haven't really been able to 'see' that glorious and "woww..." scene, and partly also because if it happens now at this moment, I don't think I'll be that person who receives any reward, simply because I haven't done anything for Him on the earth. So, the message really stirred me. Before I can sing with a heart of excitement on the 2nd coming of the Lord, my heart really need to be touched by God and His truth. So, as I'll be reading the book of Revelation, Daniel and Joel (as 'instructed' by Jessie), I ask of You oh Lord, the one who revealed to John in the Patmos those days, to open the eyes of my heart n my spirit, to receive a revelation from You, and I'll be able to 'see' the days, that the end times is here, that we're running out of time to save as many souls as possible, before I face You in that new Jerusalem.

Another sentence that captivate my heart:

But the king replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing." [2 Samuel 24:24]

Yes, God... You deserve my all of all in my service to You. May it be pleasing to You, God...

Btw, I enjoyed the practise pretty much this afternoon ^^

End of DTC class..

So we are required to do a 50-100 words write-up on what we've learned from the course. And this is what I wrote:

To summarize, it’s about knowing “who God is” and “what I am”, and thus what kind of Christian I want to be. I have been a Christian all my life. But it is in this class that I, from the Words, know why I do the things I do.

The class has come to an end, but it has brought a significant impact in my life as a follower of Christ. It has made me want to continuously know God more, know and understand His truth so that my heart may respond to it and my life be conformed to it, and to obey with love, joy and peace in heart.

It's 111 words, though.. hehe.. Btw, I had a good time flipping through the 3 DTC books and writing down those quotes that I wrote all over the book during classes in a notebook that I think I'll continue to write whatever quotes I get in future in it.

It's 4:13pm now, hope I'll have enough motivation later to go for my first jogging here in Bedok Reservoir Park :)

A Blessing ^^

So I was photostating the Monthly Progress Report when my phone rang. A bit annoyed I went to my desk to answer the call. A lady gently greeted me, "Hello, I am Sharon (or Sally??) calling from DBS Bank. May I speak to Ms. Julia Tandy?". "Speaking", I answered politely. "Is that convenient for you to talk now?". "What is it regarding?", I said hesitantly (because in my mind I was thinking that it must be of those credit card or insurance marketing stuff). But, here's what she said, "You have won a prize of $250 by spending with NETS", and she told me that it's a promotion held by NETS, the website and other details on how to redeem this prize. So basically I'm to call this NETS hotline 62741212 within 3 days and tell them my serial number.

I went back to the photocopy machine, thinking that it sounds quite true which is unlikely to be any of those cheat scheme, I smiled and stunned in front of the photocopy machine for quite a while, haha... Now I feel I was very cute just now. I mean, well.. though it's not a thrilling amount, but I've never got such thing before! So, it was really a very exciting news for me, haha... And first thought come to my mind, "what a blessing from God to me", and I tried to recall which seed I sowed that caused this fruit, not sure (not much I have sowed, though)... but it's not so important. I just know that it's a blessing :) Thank You, God...

And now, I'm going to make a call to NETS :p

Be serious!

I really think that I need to be more serious in being a Christian; a disciple, a follower and a servant of Christ.
Last nite while taking shower, I suddenly felt that I've been too "cin cai" in being one, that I've been too easy to myself, letting my emotion and will swing my spiritual life up and down. Up when it's up itself and letting it be down when it's down.

No! The grace that I've received is not a cheap grace that can be taken for granted! Now I think, "cincai-ism" is absolutely unacceptable in being a 'real Christian' (which is = Christ's follower, disciple and servant).

"Oh God, forgive me for having been so 'cincai' in living for You". Yes, by the grace of God, I really gotta be more seriously and wholeheartedly:

- seeking Him (and to know Him) and His will in my life,
- living in righteousness and holiness,
- devoting myself unto Him,
- equipping myself to effectively minister to others (evangelism or building up),
- praying my prayer items,
- seeking Him for my life direction and calling in this 'desert' season,
- treating and always being well-prepared in all ministry He's trusted me with (including singing in choir).

I should not waste anymore of my days by letting them pass without being a 'Christian' on that day.

Yes, God is merciful, but I wanna choose not to 'cincai-ly' and 'suibian-ly' live this life for Him, simply because this grace and mercy do not deserve any other thing than a total and full affection, devotion and submission of its recipient.

God, you are my Master, my Lord, the Centre of my life. May this be a kick-off of my 'serious' journey in You. Walk with me, 'coz I need You...

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another Saturday at home

and this time it's a long weekend somemore :( Sunday is the Hari Raya, so it's replaced to Monday.

I woke up late, mob my room n the oily kitchen, talked to Silvy n Andy for a while in the living room, took shower, then went to Bedok interchange to buy some snacks and A&W in fairprice, then tapao back kolo mee.
Came home, ate my kolo mee in front of tv, and now in front of computer, chatting with Venny, checking mails, facebook and downloading CBTL songs.

It seems that I don't have any good friend anymore (not to mention best friend). I mean a countable friend who's ever-ready whom I can look for whenever I feel like doing something. For example, I was actually wanting to visit the "Dead Sea Roll" exhibition at Art House, but think think think... really no idea who I can ask to join me.
Ooohhh... why does it become like this???