Friday, May 30, 2008
Been playing card games and board gaming quite a bit these past few weeks - and there's one particular game that I liked - Citadels! Played it for the first time when we celebrated Keith's bday at minds cafe on his actual birthday, and at the same time, holding the farewell party for Gab too. Subsequently, I liked it so much that I rented the game to go play at Stanley's house on Vesak day too!
Oh, and talking about minds, I went to play there again this week with Stanley and Justin on wed! Kinda felt bad when Stanley asked me to hang out on tues to play Bang at school - and though initially I agreed to go, but subsequently I spotted my mum's fave Chinatown egg tarts at Jurong Point, and decided to buy some home for her! Had thought that Stanley was with his group of friends, but later realized that he was only with his other guy friend, and they had to spend the afternoon playing online monopoly instead, coz there were just only 2 of them. So to make up for it, we hanged out at minds the next day, and guess what? I finally got to play the game I'd always been wanting to try out - the Cashflow game by Robert Kiyosaki. It was a pretty fun, but terribly long game! Still, thru the game I realized both Justin and Stan were amazing with numbers + anything to do with finance! Looking at all the balance sheet and income game cards only served to remind me of income tax! argh. Haha but anyway, think we had an awesome time playing - and oh thru it I too realized that Stanley is an extremely hilarious guy with totally unexpected uncanny remarks. Laughs, u should try conversing with him sometime yeah!
Waking Troubles...
Haha, I've been extremely lazy at waking up early till recently - when I finally got my breakthrough today reaching church before 8am! LOL. And I find it amazing that people can reach at 7.30am to queue for the seats! I guess it's the passion to want to draw as much from the SOT sessions as possible yeah! Haha and talking about queuing, Stanley has been trying to get our team's 2nd row seats for the past week, but to no avail; and hence he's always seating directly behind me. Laughs. I never knew seats could be so hot at church too yeah. Which makes me feel guilty too, as I think I should do my part sometime by waking up earlier! argh, it's time to discipline yourself a little more, sOtz!
Driving Phobia
I think many of you wouldn't believe, but I do have kind of a little phobia driving in Singapore. Still remembered that I got lost driving to SOT orientation on the first day, and subsequently, on my 2nd time, Stanley had to drive me to town as I didn't know the way! Have to overcome this phobia yeah...which I think might possibly have been caused by the car accident I had in Iceland last year. But regaining confidence isn't really that easy - so sOtz, start soon!
Huele Bien!
Haha, guess what? I was traveling back with my SOT team on the train today, when one of my team mates turned to me and said in a serious tone: Can I tell you something about you? And I said sure, but at the same time I was a little unsure of how to react to whatever she might have to say - and I was half expecting that she was about to say something terrible about me from the tone she approached me - but somehow I was totally surprised when she said something like: You know what, you smell really good! And I thought that it was some perfume you had on everyday, till this week when I sat next to you, that u flipped your hair, and...it smelt really good! - Laughs, I was really taken aback and at a loss of words of what to say next as she went on to ask which shampoo I used and all - but I think inferring from her words, I agree that it's really true that scents have an immediate but lasting effect on people - that you tend to linger around people who smells heavenly and aggressively avoid those who smell otherwise. Haha but in any case, it was something new that I learnt about myself today! Winks.
Alrights alrights, think I should go back to my coding and hit the bed before midnight. Catch up soon yeah! Bon nuit!
Posted by sOtz at 10:25 pm
Friday, May 23, 2008
Mock Cell Week is finally over! Phew, a sigh of relief! I just did preaching today, on the last day of mock cell, and I was really glad that it all went so well! Was pretty nervous when morning started, coz I'd barely prepared my sermon in the wee hours of the morning, and also I was coughing half my lungs out! Anyway, was really encouraged at the end of the day when 2 of my team mates came up to me and told me they were really ministered by my word and testimony! Honestly, I'd never really thought that I could do preaching, but in any case I was thinking, even if I do end up like a fool, I'd still wanna be a fool for Christ!
Diving at Salang!
Also, just uploaded my diving photos onto Facebook! Know that I'm lagging terribly, so bear with me for this period as I'm totally worn out! Anyway, I love the diving shots! And talking with Gab that day, he asked me if I'll dive again, and I said I will, if I have a dive buddy yeah! Have learnt my lesson to never dive without one ever again! Anyway, kinda miss not having Gab ard to hang out; but haha I'm sure he's having an awesome time in Florida with all the hot babes there yeah! wink~
Okie dokes, I have to go pack for my short stint in m'sia this weekend to attend Ben's wedding! Catch up soon!
Posted by sOtz at 10:08 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Reading my Life
Gosh, as I read my diary, tears just poured out uncontrollably as I slowly recalled the many things that I thought I'd once forgotten about. I've kept this particular diary since 2003, and though it was only at most about 20 entries, yet it contained so much emotions within that small little book; and with each entry, it seemed just for a second, that I was re-living thru the same few minutes as when I first penned it in. Tears just kept trickling down my cheek as I read backwards to the start. There's just this indescribable feeling that lingers on, just as if something is pressing on me, that's making it hard to breathe as I gasp heavily for more air. And I come to a realization and admission, that yeah....some memories though deeply buried, can never be forgotten. It's like it's engraved on a wall; that no matter with how many layers of paint have been splashed on it, the visible markings still stay. Memories are indeed a powerful force yeah.
Colours and Scents
I do realize that I'm very attracted by sight and smell. And particularly sight; perhaps that's why I love looking at photographs and pictures on the web. Some of my friends do indeed have an aptitude for photography, and their pictures are simply amazing. One of which, I think, looking at Jian Hong's pictures on Facebook really makes me miss traveling, especially in Europe. I miss the moments of standing on top of a cliff, with the feeling of tipping off yet being engulfed by the sea breeze; watching the breakwaters and hearing the sea birds twittering; looking far out at the distant ocean, and just simply breathing in that moment. That's how it felt like when I was at Grimsey Island, at the Arctic Circle, North of Iceland. That feeling's totally awesome; and one that money definitely can't buy.
Posted by sOtz at 11:21 am
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Sorry, I haven't been able to blog in a while, coz I've been so caught up with work! Anyway, Bible School's been simply awesome! We've just finished Home Cell Group Leadership, and moving on to Gifts of the HS tml! As for my project work, it's been never-ending...and I'm barely surviving with 5 hours (or less) of sleep each day! Gosh, when this project is finally done, I should really treat myself to some spa or chocolate bath yeah! Laughs.
The SMU Gang
The outing to Stanley's house was really so fun, that we've decided to do it again on Vesak Day!! So keep your dates free yeah! Anyway, know what? I think Stanley has a totally gorgeous place - perhaps very much like my dream house! I'm not sure how to describe the house, if it's a condo or cluster housing - but the back door at the basement leads to the car park, while the front door leads straight out to the swimming pool and sun-bathing deck shared by a few houses! His kitchen and living room's on the first floor, family/games room on the second, and his room on the third! And oh, he has a piano at his mezzanine too! Gosh, visiting his place inspires me to visualize about the dream home I would love to call my own! Sigh, perhaps one not as fancy as this, but it doesn't hurt to have a dream yeah! Winks.
My Heartbeat Pauses
Just learnt about something over the weekend, and I've been thinking it through the last few days how I should react to it. There's just this strange feeling I get each time I try to sort out my thoughts; maybe it's a lack of time and energy to think it through, but somehow, anyhow, I'll get down to it. Hmmm I have to rationalize and exercise wisdom yeah. so sOtz, think twice!