Journeying with God in Aussieland

Dear fellow readers, I apologize for not blogging for quite some time. I know I’ve been missing in action. I left for Adelaide last Wed nite & arrived here about 7.10am in the morning (2 hrs ahead of my homeland, M’sia).

Flight was good. Though there was turbulence because of the unstable weather, we arrived safely in Aus. The weather here started off really hot when we arrived till beginning of this week. The temperature was about 35 – 39C. However, the temperature has dropped to 23 – 32C. At nite it'll drop to 15 - 30C. It’s pretty crazy rite? I miss Malaysian’s consistent weather & rain… No rain here, except during winter I heard. Wonder how cold it would be :) currently, if feels like Genting down here. The sun will shine like no one’s business, tanning our exposed skins but when there is a breeze, you feel the chill & may even need to wear a jacket (yes, under the hot sun). Interesting eh?

My stay here as been pretty interesting. It wasn’t as boring as many people has warned me about. I fell in love with the environment here. It wasn’t as hectic as KL/PJ in M’sia, yet, it wasn’t like there weren’t any activities for you.

My senior/exCG leader from HELP College University helped me through my transition here. She has been a BIG help! She helped & guided me through accommodation, university course online enrolment, church visits, meeting of peeps / networking, shopping areas in the city, my buss schedules & many more to come, such as budgeting, time management, discipleship & tips for studies.

This is one of my picture with her. Don’t we look amazing? XP Of course we do! *Haha*

I’m amazed with what God is doing in her life & other friends who had come here as well. I can see & have heard of stories, of experiences that had molded them to be a mature man or woman with such great faith in Christ. Indeed it really encourages me to see these people grow and I desire for the same thing as well. It’s just so awesome! I see so many campus peeps, becoming leaders. Just ‘wow’!

As for me, I’m gonna take it slow. Not gonna rush into ministries. I want to take a step back, have some personal time to just reflect & mend my relationship with God once again. Back home, I’ve been so involved in ministries that at times, I really don’t know what or why I’m doing it. I get burnt out in every area… physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually. I needed time out badly.

When I came here, I started journaling to God. I haven’t written into my diary for like 2 yrs or so. It’s amazing… I felt Him closer to me when I am able to connect with Him through writing down my thoughts & how I felt. I really want to thank my dear friend for encouraging me to start journaling again… he said it would make a difference. It did… & I pray that next time when I read back, I hope to see how much I’ve grown & mature in Christ as well & how my life have changed from the last time I’ve journal-ed J I’m sure if I keep this up consistently & with much discipline & passion, my hopes will be fulfilled.

What am I looking for here? Basically, to grow deeper with substance in Him. To learn to rely & put my trust in Him, as I am starting to live independently here. I wanna continue searching the truths about God, about the passions He put in me, how I can maximize & use my gifts for His kingdom; to bless others & the community here. After that, I wanna spread & help/guide others what I've learnt & experience. I know that I'm not merely here for my studies. There's something more in this. I rediscovering what God has planned for my life :) I am also leaving my love life into His hands.

I am blessed by Him, my family & His people. He has showed me the beauty of His creation that I don't often get to see in M'sia - the enviornment + nature.... He showed me genuine friendships that were formed here. He showed me the passion of the church to reach out & transform to the society/city.

Thank You God for bringing me here at such a time as this. Continue to open my eyes to what You want me to discover + learn. Thank You.

Farewell Pics

CYZ Budz + Childhood Budz : At the airport

CG Members + ExCG Members + Ballerina Buddy

DUMC Music Worship Ministry (MWM) Dancers

FLARE: Campus Youth Worship Team

PreU Leaders

HELP Uni College Buddiez

DJ Close School Buddiez

Thank Yous

I wanna thank different groups of people or individuals whom organized farewell parties for me / meeting up before I went off / Seeing me off b4 I leave the country :

Groups:

1. PreU Leaders
   
2. My PreU CG
   
3. My Young Adult cell – for praying that my Aus studies arrangement will run smoothly.
4. Form 3 Close Sec School friends
5. Movie Gang from sec school (Brian, Jian, Alex, Wai Peng & Pheng Aun)
6. The whole PreU Zone
7. FLARE
   
8. CF
9. MWM tambourine dancers
10. Ex-Colleagues
11. People who sent me off @ the airport!

Individuals:

1. Tan Yoon Wei
2. Lucas Chong
3. Joshua Chong
4. Jeremy Mak
5. Vincent Tan
6. Mark Ong
7. Tan Hock Man
8. Stephanie Chia (bring me do facial some more – COOLNESS!)
9. Audrey Siew (my 10 yrs ago ballet friend! Thank God I’ve found ya again!)
10. Jimmy
11. Eric + Li Ping
12. Benjamin Teo
13. Jason Teo

I really hope I didn't miss anyone.

Really appreciate it. I miss ya all!!! Thanks for blessing me with your friendships & partnerships in ministry as well as through life. You guys & gals rox!!!

Farewell songs:
Ø Collide by Dexter + WeKi
Ø Friends Forever by CG members
Ø Many oldies songs by Joel Lee

I am so amazed & touched for the things you all have done for me. Whether you have just seen me, the speeches you gave, organizing meet-ups whether as individuals or in groups, or surprise me with such parties.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Taking Notice of Physical Change

Firstly, I would like to say that I feel upset because my face doesn't seem to get better!!! >_< My face is still smooth but I don't know why some parts are still red!!! How long will it take to heal? I hope it'll be gone in a few days time!!!

I realized that if a girl change her looks, only the girl friends would be able to notice what is different about the look.. they are most of the time correct. Some guys may know know that there is a difference but don't know where or what is it! I was told my my guy friend about this as well. We were discussing it in his car. For example, when I did facial, they did my eyebrows as well. Okie ler.. it's quite memalu-fying for me when people notice something different about me (esp if the guys did), because I become more self-concious. I've never done many changes about my looks, style or clothes before last year. However, recently, I've made some obvious changes on my looks such as wearing sleeveless, hair straightening, putting on a bit more make up (depends on where & when), and now, the eyebrows trim. Anyway, the girls noticed it right away & the when my friend (a gal), asked the guys, whether I looked different, they can't tell the difference! Most don't see ANY difference! LOL!

Many of my girl friends seem to think that I look really good, with the changes I've made. Though so, I don't know why I still feel malu & feel like covering my face at times. Maybe cause I never thought I would be interested in these maintaining external beauty or trying to beautify myself. I want to look good in the inside as well as the outside. I never did really care about it before, but I seem to do now. My close guy friends from secondary school, who usually pick on me, seem to think that I am getting vain-er. Well, I gotta admit, I am. Though so, I don't like to admit it because I was afraid that, the guys would laugh at me for becoming more... gal... esp the ones who has known you for ages! They always seem to laugh at me.. >_<

I think taking care of your own skin is not a crime. It's how much you pay attention to it. Too much and too little of attention is bad. There must always be a balance. I think there is a need to look pleasant & presentable. Self-presentation is important & we should take care of our skin & body as well as possible, because these are gifts from God. We are given the responsibility to take care of our own bodies & looks. We owe it up to God to look & be beautiful because we are made beautiful by Him :) However, remember, balance!!! Don't worship yourself or the make up/beautifying objects.

You don't need make-up all the time to look good. Sometimes, simplicity serves the best.
I think there are 2 things that can really enhance your looks!

What shines through most is your self-confidence. It's like if you are walking tall, you are able to enhance your physical looks/features, even if you look chubby (perhaps like me). I should think so :) I'm trying to advice myself to lift my head up and be more confident when I carry myself out. If you always look down & use your hair to cover your face (hhmm yes, talking about me.. also, like Invisible Gal from the cartoon movie, Invinsibles! I do feel like her sometimes) and being afraid of showing your face, I would just feel worst about myself & it'll enhance your flaws more instead.

2ndly, I learnt that smiles does wonders :) Smiles can send vibes to others! *LOL!* It attracts people to you. Smiles can make a difference in people's lives. Beauty can be seen through the genuine & sincere smiles. Smiles will always make a person look great, presentable & pleasant. You may put as much make up as you want to beautify yourself, but if you don't smile or have any self confidence, who is going to notice?

Hehe anyway, this is sort of random. My brain is shutting down. I hope what I said made sense.

So, I'm gonna keep reminding myself, be confident & smile!!!! XD
With make up or no make up. Will new style or old style. Just do it gal!!!

It's fun to try new things on your looks & be adventurous a bit as a girl to pamper myself in beautification! (is there such word?)
After all, I am still a girl, aren't I? I am ok! -_- No quest about it.

Facial "Experience"

Oh man.. this is an experience I will never forget. Why? Because certain emotions were aroused from the experience... such as, PAIN!!! >_<

I don't know what were equipments were used to do whatever the person did to my face. I know my nose had lots of blackheads and I had pimples around.... but my goodness -_- I will never forget that half an hour (was it longer or less, I have no idea)!!!

Before that everything was fine. It was relaxing. Just that half an hour of torture, taking out my blackheads and poking the *slimy thing* out ze pimples. YUCK!!!! My secondary school friend said that the lady used a needle! I was like "WHAT???!!!" Is that gonna make my face 'wHOLeY'??? Good thing I didn't see what she used! I just held unto my own hands tightly (no one to hold mah...) & I was tearing k!

SHUCKS!! and I didn't know my whole face had blackheads!!!! She sqeezed and poke almost everything single inch or mm on my face. It was ridiculously painful!!! -_- *faints*

RM 60 for facial. It was a good experience. Though my cheeks is still kinda red and there are still marks, as if there were pimples (but they aren't la), my skin is really really smooth! That I really like *XD* You know the ads on TV, on those baby Johnson powder or smtng, you put on the baby's butt and it's super smooth... Maybe like that... Just that my face ain't no butt!

Will I go back there again? For now, I'll pass... unless my face cries out for HELP & in desperate need for attention. It was indeed a 'traumatic' experience for me... but I'm glad I went through it at least once to know what it's like :)

Before I forget, a special thanks to my primary & secondary school friend, Stephanie, whom I haven't seen for years, who brought me there!

Sorries said by guys

I've never heard guys said sorry so many times before in my life O_O!!!!

You will only encounter this when you play FUTSAL with them!!! *lol* I'm amazed!

They would say sorry throughout the whole game... It's not limited to situations whereby you accidentally hurt another person (eg. kicked the ball to most sensitive parts of the body, which would hurt like crap). It happens when they've miss the goal, passed the ball to the wrong person, aim wrongly or kicked the ball carelessly... And I am not saying that they say sorry to me or because I am there. They say it to their own team mates & opposing team during the course of the game.

Wow! Indeed it was interesting to study them when they play futsal. I had the privilege to not only observe how they played the game but also, be in the game, playing with them! It was awesome! It helped me broaden my understanding about the game & its rules. Besides that, I got to observe different kicking techniques or different tactics as I studied their body language (eg. how the person wants to tackle the ball, try to deceive the opposition player or pass the ball to their own team mates). You can sort of tell how the person is like, as in their personality, when they play as well ya know *grinz* :)

Come to think of it, I think Sport's Psychology would be pretty interesting subject/course to study!

Anyway, this is my 3rd time playing futsal & I had a great time. It'll be my first & last futsal game in 2007. I'll come back for more when I graduate from Aus, that's for sure.

Gals, you want to know how polite guys can be? Go play futsal with them!!! ;P

Relationship Spree in Aus?

I soooo wanted to strangle my internet line last nite!
After 10 seconds, it keeps disconnecting *ARGH!*

I was talking to my exCG leader from HELP about Adelaide ('cuz she is there) and all...
I do feel excited!!! XD Like a part of me really can't wait to go, yet another is reluctant.

Well, I guess everything is done here. I get to meet the people I want & need to meet before I go off. I even have friends there & people whom I haven't met whom heard of me & know me there. I got all the stuff I need for the trip. I've no unfinished business here. I've got nothing I know I'll regret after leaving. I think I'm set... I'm finally in *peace*! (I really hope so...)

I'm not gonna sulk & worry about the days left! It'll be an adventure for me! I'm on my way to freedom, independence, my search for God & my purpose, my understanding about human behavior, my career path & my future (whether it'll be in M'sia or Aussie-land).

It'll be totally awesome, getting to know many more people there & assimilate to their culture & lifestyle there (which is way healthier than M'sia).

Will I get a boyfriend there my friends asked? See how la. If I God suddenly drops one in front of me & wants me to marry him, then I probably will *lol* But that is extremely wierd. Relationship there is kinda risky... I mean, I don't know how long I'll be there (after my degree, will I still stay on?) & I'll only know the person within the year! That duration is a good time to build a strong friendship rather than rush into a relationship.

I guess my own experiences & my friend's experiences taught me a lot. I regretted so many things that happened in the past... but you know what! Now, I think it was good that I went through those experiences; through the pains, troubles & disappointments along with the sweet memories... I thank God for them!!! I am no longer that naive. People think I'm innocent (I have no idea why... ppl really close to me don't seem to think so), I know what to expect & what not to expect. I can understand certain things & people more (esp. the opposite sex)... it was an eye opener! Some were mistakes... but would I say they were worth it? Erm... in a sense, because God opened & made me learn, and I became the person I am now. Well, just one piece of advice... DON'T RUSH IT!!! :)

So, please don't ask me about relationships now. I know I was desperate before, but now... I just want to enjoy genuine friendships & single-hood!!! Yipeee!!! XD Come back with the question in 2-3 yrs time *I still hope to marry by the time I'm 26 years old* Perhaps by that time, I would be in one. For those interested to know, do tell me & I'll update ya.

I still remember the response I get from a friend who asked me the question just last year.. When I said no because I am not ready... or heck, can't remember what answer I gave.. He replied "Bullshit!". LOL!!! That was seriously funny!

Days of rest

I spent the past 3 days, most of the time at home.

Sat I went exercise in the morning @ Kiara Park, from 8.15am - 9.15am. Came back and stayed home the whole day.
Sun was out for church activities from 9am - 4pm, and then spent the evening till night at home.
Mon whole day until evening, I was home!

I am getting the feel of Adelaide environment, whereby at night, you totally have nothing to do. No night life there unless I go to the bar or go for clubbing.

The past 3 days I got to just rested & chilled. I got to watch 2 DVD movies each day, at home!!! Woohoo!!! I got to organize my files in my comp, reorganize all my music CDs in my room & also pack for THE TRIP.

I think my parents were really surprised that I didn't have any plans during the weekends & I was actually at home, the last few days. Even when some of my friends called and asked where I am & what was I doing, I responded "at home-la... watching TV". There was silence for a moment there. I could sense that they were kinda surprised. If I'm not mistaken, one or two even asked "oh, not going out meh/no plans?"

How am I gonna survive Adelaide if I can't survive being alone even here???
I think I did okay the past few days. I gotta admit, it was pretty boring and usually I get calls to hang out for makan or what-so-ever. In addition, it got me thinking of certain memories.. sad + happy. You know when you have nothing to do, your mind will wonder off!!! -_-

However, I am grateful as well that I had those days off. It really helped me rest physically, mentally & emotionally. I think my sickness got better because I had more rest & I took more steps to take care of it. Also, even though thinking & reflecting isn't really my favorite past time, 'cuz sometimes it can be depressing, but it helps to deal with 'reality' & understand my own current state/wellbeing now. As for the mental part, I didn't have to think or stress myself out, planning events for my ministries or worry about my schedule for the week. At last!!!! XD

Staying at home with my parents, without my brother, wasn't as bad as I thought it would be as well. I was so afraid of getting nagged everyday but so far, it has been good. I try to be at home at night when they are in, spend time with them during dinner, try to pick up more responsibilities at home & help whatever I can in whatever they need.

I miss my bro! :( My friends noticed that the house has been really quiet since he left.
Last Sat I smsed him, and this was one of his replied...
"... everything ok here. Be good ah at home! Don't susahkan mum and pa".

LOL! Wanna kena smack ni! :) He never fails to humor us, even when he is not around.

Elizabeth is my name

Got this from a key chain my bud gave me from Aussie-land :) Thanks bro!

ELIZABETH
Meaning: Consecrated to God
Origin: French

Description:
One devoted to all she meets, being a model to the community for how she loves her family and friends, hardworking and charitable, giving her all, loves to excel, knowing she is doing her best and feeling a special glow from it, watch your hearts, for she'll take them every time and not even know it.

I laughed at the last line!!! Pretty interesting, huh? I wonder, do I "live up" to my name? *think*
What say you? :)

Am I Ready?

Well, I've gotten like 90-95% of my things already for the trip.
I've packed up about 65% of my stuff into the bag, including some clothes that I know I won't need for now - winter clothings & long sleeves.

It's scary to see the amount of things I am bringing -_- I don't know whether I can fit all in...
I'll be carrying like 2 medium size bag, 1 cabin size bag & bag pack with me.
I have decided not to bring my guitar along (although it was bought purposely for the trip. Sad!)

I am wondering how the heck am I gonna fit my shoes into the bags now.
I still have certain books and stationaries to pack in.
Clothes bag no prob & I don't bring lotsa make-up stuff or accessories (like how often do you actually see me wear them ler, rite?)

Sigh... How do I feel about all this?
There is this small bit of me that is excited. Then again, I won't lie to you that I do feel depressed from time to time. I don't think it's PMS -_-

It's sooo funny when I recieve MSN msgs from like one of my 'di' that says, "DON'T GO LAAA", from time to time. Awwww *hugz* I'm so gonna miss ya all so much!

I'm only gonna be there for a year. No BIG deal, rite? :( If it isn't a big deal, why am I feeling so depressed? SHUCKS!!!! Get over it, gal!!!

Many people told me that it'll be an adventure. I get advises like "Just go and enjoy yourself there. It's one hell of an experience. You'll do alright there (though I don't really know how to cook yet)". However, leaving behind people & things kinda sucks. I guess this is what they meant by "getting out of your comfort zone".

So, am I ready? Nope. Do I wanna leave? Yea, part of me really wants to leave. To leave my past here and start anew... a new beginning there as I have so many things I can learn there, gain new perspective about life, and hope that life would be better as I fix my eyes on Him, look forward & press on. However, I don't think I can ever forget what I left here...

Good to feel again

Have you ever felt this before?

It's like.. you were numb for months because of something that you had to go through in your life. You want to feel certain things but for some reason you just can't or it's really hard for you! For example: Falling head over heals over someone, feeling loved & appreciated, feeling genuinely happy in the inside, able to even really express your feelings out (of course in the right & wise way) etc. Perhaps, it's because of self-confidence, or the way you view the world or people, the lack of faith, past experiences that caused numbness... I don't know. Can be a combination of different reasons.

You know.. sometimes, these feelings come from an unpredictable/unknown sources. God sends different people, which comes on different times that helps you through. Maybe not even through but just one encounter with the person made a difference in your life. He or she has made you think, made you feel something deep within and you are just glad ya know! :)

These people are not necessary the people I am extremely close to. It can even be a person I met in a party or someone I bump into and got to know, hey, you're from my school!!! I've seen you before.... you look awfully familiar, how did we meet? or an old long ago friend you lost contact with... :) and you just cont to start chattin and get connected to the person and BOOM! The encounter between both of you is hard to explain but it's something really good! Something happened that puts a smile on your face XD

I am glad.. someone made me.. feel something again. I shall not membesar-besarkan this feeling because I know I'll get myself into trouble if I do. It may only be there temporarily but I thank God for these people that was sent for such a time as this... to make me feel something (whatever different emotions it may be -esp the good ones).. that I haven't felt for a long time. Thank you... I thank You that I can feel it again!

Part 2: Friends I've Found

CF Gathering: Older + Younger Ones

Okay.. I kinda "crashed" into the party since my dear friend dragged me out. Well, not exactly drag ler... I willingly went for it. LOL! You see, a friend was supposed to invite me (he promised me in United Live Concert) but I didn't get any info about it. Think he doesn't have my contact or he has forgotten me! Man, I haven't seen these kids for like... years! Well, I saw some of them in Planet Shaker's Concert that night, but almost none of them were there yesterday. Odd!

There were only 3 of my year CFers there. Oldest person, Ah Liang was there as per usual. There were a number of our juniors (1 yr younger than us). Great to see all of them. Some came back from US, UK and India-la... Also, we saw lots and lots of juniors (just ended form 5, form 3s.. the ones still studying in high school). Man, I felt sooo embarrassed! Firstly, I was sort of 'crashing' a party but they welcomed me with open arms. Secondly, I wasn't young anymore! I didn't know most of them. But the ones I knew, I am so glad that I am able to get connected and catch up with them. It's really cool and amazing to meet up with people you've been with in high school and see them grow- physically, spiritually & mentally!

Amazing I tell you.. Simply amazing! The guys were charming & the gurls bloomed into roses. The shy ones became more talkative and socialized a lot! Seeing some of the younger ones take lead in CF... it's like WOW!!! Awesome... Just look at the product of someone who started the CF in a house, inspired and passionate for God.. Look at it now.. it's amazing!

I pray that these people would cont to press on with their journey with Christ. I know that the road they take would become harder... come on, it's not easy following and maintaining relationship with God, ya know. But have faith, it is not impossible. The result would be seen when we all start working and grow older!!!

Well, that's all for now. I am sooo proud of all of ya!!!!! XD I thank God for each and everyone of you...

Part 1: Friends I've Found

People I've lost touch but was found again! Amazing!

Belle/Yein Mun. Met in PS Concert! Long time no see & you remembered me! Hope my bro didn't bully ya much! I think you can bully him more rite? *hehe* Same age as my younger bro & yet you're taller than me! Great to see ya again!

Jovy, my CF DJian Junior!!! Great to meet ya againz in PS Concert! Miss ya peeps! Such a blessing to have met ya again! Look at how much you've grown! Continue to mature in Christ ya! If you're looking for a CG, do come to our Pre-U cells! XD

Benjamin!!! Can't believe you lost my autograph book man >_< Still a bit angry & disappointed. However, I forgive you. Great to still see ya around in concerts pal! Becoming more 'leng chai' already someone.

Stephanie~ Thanks for asking me out & catching up gal! You're the bomb! Our group of friends pretty pretty, like models (except me-ler.. I am a lil chubby to be a model). Primary school rox with you, Rose & Sze Mun! Remember our 'club'? -7 Graders! We rule-

Audrey, my ballerina friend when we were kids! I was just thinking about ya few months ago. Never thought I would ever get to see you again because I totally lost ya contacts. I can't believe our paths crossed again! Thanks to Ken for bringing us together again! Am glad :) Keep in touch!

Part 3: HaPpY BiRtHdAy 2 Me!! XD

I had a birthday dinner with my family. When I was a kid/teenager, we usually go "Victoria Station" to makan. As years went by, we head to "San Francisco SteakHouse". As you can see, my taste is kinda expensive. This year we went somewhere different!!! We went "CHILLIS"! Yahooo! XD The portion of food is quite BIG though.

I never thought that my dad would suggest that place. However, it was good! We were so full! I would love to put some pics of my family here but my parents discourage me from doing so. They are afraid that someone may 'curi' the pics and modify it. It was fun going out dinner with my family and all of us happy! I very scared wanz when my parents moody.. They tend to nag me about lotsa stuff and their facial expression, you just don't wanna go near them.

So.. can't show any pics. Sowee! I wanted to pay for dinner but my dad wouldn't allow me to O_o next time then!

Oh ohh.. I forgot to mention, on my birthday, as my friends & I went 'Zuup' in 1Utama to eat, the service there was good! The guys get to play 'Play Station' that was set up at the corner as they wait for their food and when the owner got to know that it was my birthday (think he overheard), each of us got a scoop of ice-cream for FREE! Awesome, right? The food tasted good too! Price were reasonable! They have soup/stew in bread man!!! However, don't expect BIG portions. It's quite ok la. But if you have Ken's stomach, you probably need more food! LOL!

So, "Chillis" and "Zuup" is cool!!! Try Zuup some day.

Part 2: HaPpY BiRtHdAy 2 Me!!! XD

Thought I'll post separately since the other one was longggg~ Don't wanna bore my readers.

Another special thanks to the peeps who wished me via sms & calls for my birthday!!!

1. Mark Ong (2 weeks before my bd O_o)
2. Andrew Lee (a week before my bd)
   
3. My cousin, Jia Jia (a day before... on me blog)
4. Lydia Lim (a day before...)
5. Sook Fern (call in the morning to wish me & check on me)
   
6. Jason (also for your post in your blog to wish me)
   
7. Dexter Tang
   
8. Ding Jian
   
9. Pheng Aun
10. Lucas
11. Pei Wern
12. Joshua San
13. Daniel Yap CS
14. Brian Lee
15. Mandy
16. Michael
17. Unknown because no. wasn't recorded in my hp (I think it was John)
18. James Ong
    
19. Ann Jill
20. Vincent Sia
21. Jimmy
22. Andrea Pang
23. Franky
24. Jeremy
25. Irene Wong
    
26. Lemuel Low (my 'di di')
    
27. Zim Sen
28. Leslie (for calling me!)
29. Alex (for calling me out & made the arrangements for "supper")
30. Jonathan (on MSN)
31. Andrew Tan Yoon Wei (on MSN)
32. Bonnie (on MSN)
    
33. Andrew Tan
34. Chris (on call, whom I met in futsal on my bd)
35. Eric
    

Special thanks also for Birthday Cards & Friendster testimonials by:

1. Debbie (card)
   
2. Pui Fun (card + calling me)
   
3. Matthew (bro's friend)
   
4. Melanie (old school mate)
   
5. Cheryl (met in ACTS church AYA Awards)
   
6. Jovy (junior in high school)
   
7. Ryan (from YQ Camp)
   
8. Audrey Ming (from YQ Camp)
   

Not to forget, special thanks to those who gave me prezzies!

1. Perfume & Cake by my parent's close friends; Aunty & Uncle Khaw.
2. Silver Scarf by my brother.
3. Extra pocket money by my parents.
4. Handphone Anime themes by Joshua San (thanks for the surprise hidden bd prez & being so excited to wish me via sms again & again)
   
5. Belanja-ed drink & half price for dinner? by Daryl.
6. "The Case for Faith" Book by Li Jian, Brian & Alex.
   

I am so sorry if I have forgotten anyone. I hope I mentioned everyone. I tried to track down & remember the peeps to thank them. Thanks ya all again yaaa!!! :)

Part 1: HaPpY BiRtHdAy 2 Me! XD

I would like to thank those who wished me & spent time with me on my birthday, 12th Dec '06. I didn't have a BIG party bash or anything. Actually, I didn't have anything planned for my birthday but I was moved by the messages, calls & efforts my friends put to celebrate my birthday. It wasn't big but indeed it was significant in my life.

Special thanks to those I spent time with...

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You guys are funny, wei! Cake also out of shape di... all Peter & We-Ki's fault! *LOL* And Peterrr, so gonna get you for touching me when there was cream on your hands. Spread it on my hands some more! *EEEeeeeee!* So oily! Anyway, thanks for celebrating my birthday the night before the actual day and also the rest of the Dec babies. Really appreciate & love ya all!!! Thanks peeps!


My bro & buddy, Ding Jian... who called me in the middle of the night from Malacca to wish me and spent about 2 hours perhaps, talking, catching up with me & just being there as a wonderful friend & bro! I really really miss ya. Hope that we will get to meet again before you leave to UK. You're awesome bro!

My ex-CG members & friends; Ken, George, Kenny, Darlyl, MC & Glenn.
Thank you for letting me join you all for futsal in the afternoon. I didn't have anything to do at home, so I thought, it'll be good if I could spend my day outside instead. I got to learn to kick the ball properly into the goal (though I have a bad aim) & with much energy! I even got to play the last 10 mins in the court with you guys! :) I am really glad that I was able to spend my time with you guys. After that we had dinner in 1U. Boy, I sure was blur. I don't understand why you guys didn't just tell me "we'll bring you out for dinner". Instead, everyone was like so 'kuai kuai shi shi'. Kenny was whispering to Ken and all. Was like "What is going on???!!!!" And Ken just told me this the night before "Make sure you keep tomorrow night free, k?". We had dinner, my pick but Ken was still hungry! *LOL* Anyway, thanks for the dinner guys. Am thankful & glad :) All of your presence really made a difference that day.

My close ex-school mates; Alex, Li Jian & Brian.
I was sooo sooo tired after a long day out, futsal and dinner. After that, I was supposed to meet these 3 peeps for supper at 11a.m.. When I came back, I found something mysterious. I found shoes that doesn't belong to me or my family under the bench. "Who the heck would put shoes under the bench if there were visitors?", I wondered to myself. I asked my bro about it, he said it was his friends.. but there was something different with his response. I asked him whether he was sure, a few times. Boy, he was a bad liar. He laughed from time to time. I knew something fishy was going on. So, I went to his computer room, no one was there. He said, they were upstairs. Nope, no one in the hall.. no one in his room. He said my room. "Why would his friends be in my room? That is super odd". I opened the door.. nothing and it was pitch black. Few seconds later, I jumped. 3 guys were hiding in the bathroom and shouted "boo!". SAKAI!!!! Gonna kill you guys for giving me a heart attack. LOL! Anywayz, thanks you guys for doing this to me. Oh, thanks for the prezzie that was wrapped with lots & lots newspapers and a 'tali' that was tied tightly around it! You guys have all the time in the world man! So free to do such funny nonsense.

Yesterday morning we went for an expedition. No idea how they got up at 6.30am. We were suppose to get up or start walking at 6am, but we all woke up late. We started at 8am instead. Anyway, this is our 2nd time walking to DU, had a "dim sum" and coming back. They refrained me from eating 'MILO ice-cream' on the way back! Such friends I have who keep emphasizing that I am fat! Anyway, thank you guys for your time. I really appreciated the time we had last time and this things did bring back memories of the friendship we have :) Thanks once again!

More about me...

Just doing this for fun! XD

W H O. W A S. T H E. L A S T. P E R S O N. T H A T ...
:: Made you smile? Ding Jian (thanks bro!)
:: Saw you cry? God
:: Went to the movies with you? Family, watched James Bond.
:: You talked on the phone with? Michael.

W O U L D. Y O U. R A T H E R?
:: Pierce your nose or tongue? No thanks for both.
:: Be serious or be funny? Be funny. Think I am too serious di.
:: Drink whole or skim milk? Ermm.. don't quite understand. But I like Aus milk & Full Cream milk! XD
:: Die in a fire or drown? Both also don't one. It's traumatic.
:: Spend time with your parents or enemies? Parents.

D O. Y O U. P R E F E R
:: Flowers or candy? Flowers won't last, yet I don't eat much candy. But I think flowers.
:: Gray or black? Black.
:: Color or Black and white photos? I like both. Color to print, black white for admiration.
:: Lust or love? Love-ler.
:: Sunrise or sunset? Both of God's creation is beautiful! Wish I could watch both with my future partner.
:: M&Ms or Skittles? Skittles the best man!
:: Staying up late or waking up early? I prefer to wake up early but not too early. However, I don't usually do so.

A N S W E R. T R U T H F U L L Y !!
:: Do you like anyone? Nope. Hope that doesn't make me wierd.
:: Ever recorded a sexual act on video? No way! >_< :: Do you fall for the wrong guy or girl? Haha. Perhaps not wrong. Maybe not the one that was meant to be.

D O. Y O U. P R E F E R.
:: Sun or moon? Stars... It's beautiful :)
:: Snickers or Hersheys Chocolate? Hershey's.
:: Left or right? Right.
:: 10 acquaintances or having two best friends? A best friend & few close friends.
:: Sunny or rainy? Not too sunny, not too rainy. Cloudy windy would be good.
:: Vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream? Vanilla's the best.

A B O U T. Y O U!
:: What time is it? 1.06 a.m.
:: Name? Elizabeth Hie
:: Nickname(s): Liza, Liz, Lizzie, Squirrel, Lizard
:: What is your birth date? 12th December 1986
:: What do you want right this second? ...... *thinking* ...... True friends who are around that I can talk to.
:: Where do you want to live? Nice comfortable condo / nice interior designed house with wide spaces.
:: How many kids do you want? Max 4. Ideal 3.
:: You want to get married? Yes! XD
:: Can you roll your tongue? Nope.

O T H E R S:
:: Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? Cut then twirl!
:: Have you eaten spam before? O-o what?
:: Favorite ice cream? Vanilla with cookies in it. Raspberries!
:: How many kinds of cereal are in your cabinet? 1, I think. CocoCrunch!
:: What's your favorite type of soda? I hardly drink sodas. Not a fan. But best of all, is Sprite.
:: Do you cook? Not really. Learning.

I N .T H E. L A S T. M O N T H , H A V E. Y O U ?
:: Had a crush? Yeah. But... just crushes and it's over.
:: Bought something? Shopped a lot recently XD
:: Sang? Yeah man! Love singing!
:: Been hugged? Yepz! In camp, when have to say bye to peeps I've met.
:: Felt stupid? Oh, many times.
:: Missed someone? Yepz. My buddies who are not around. Close friends who are no longer close.
:: Danced crazy? I wish! Don't hv the guts!
:: Gotten your hair cut? Nope. Next week!
:: Cried? Unfortunately, yeah.
:: Lied? Think so.
:: Stole anything? Nah. Nopez.

Off for a camp again!

I'll be away for 'Youth Quake' Camp. I don't know what to feel about this camp. It's a mixture of excitement & nervousness. I don't really have much expectations for this camp. This is my first camp that I went to which combines all Methodist Christian Youth together in a camp. I usually attend my own church youth camps.

This year I've been going for camps quite often.

List of camps:-

1. Pre-U Getaway (DUMC) - Apr '06
2. Psychology Camp (HELP University College - ADP/BPsyc) - May '06
   
3. HELP CF Camp (HELP University College) - June '06
   
4. Leader's Retreat (DUMC) - June '06 - July '06
   
5. Campus Youth Camp (ACTS Church/Campus City) - Aug '06
6. CG Retreat (PreU3 CG DUMC) - Sept '06
   
7. Now, Youth Quake - Dec '06

Crazy huh? It has been pretty cool though. I made lots of friends, learnt a lot from people & leaders there. Refreshed spiritually and tried to hold unto the passion they had in the camps. It has been good-la.

What are my expectations for this Youth Quake camp?

• Make friends that would last.
  
• Make a difference in someone's life and I pray that I'll meet someone that will make a difference in mine as well.
• Refreshed spiritually.
• Able to surrender my all to Him.
  
• Inspired & a deeper desire to want to know Him more.
• Passion for His Name.
• Reaffirmed purpose for my life.

I guess... like that la. Pray for my friends & I who are going for the camp for the first time k. Thanks peeps!

Will see ya all again next week :)

My Albums 2!

Part 2: Encouraging Notes & Inspirational Cards or Bookmarks

Sample of my albums!

Inspirational postcards


Bookmarks bought from Christian bookstores

Bookmarks & notes by friends


Inspirational poems/quotes shared by a dear bro & friend


Award from my best friend & appreciation note

THE END!

My Albums!

Part 1: Stickers

Can't sleep. So I thought of putting these pics on :) These are the proves of albums I have! Both stickers & encouragement album.

Top 4 are my sticker albums.
Bottom 2 bigger albums are for encouraging notes & inspirational cards.


Stickers I bought this morning:

Precious Moments & Tweety Bird!


Disney Princess' - Kids & Grown-up - Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Fiona, Snow White & Ariel.


Disney Characters babies! - Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy!

Had a new album of stickers but these pictures above are sufficient enough.



My previous collection when I was a kid:

As you can see all cartoons. Used to a fan of "Sailormoon".


It'll be too many of I show you guys/gals all my stickers. So, these pictures kinda give ya all an idea on how my collections are like.