2hrs of sleep ytd
My heart nearly failed
Age is really catching up on me. Hah.
Interim crit went not so well and not so bad.
Also don't know what the tutors really want me to do.
Nevertheless, it's over for now. Though the bigger nightmare is not over.
Holy Week passed by in just one week...duh.
Never been as fulfilling as this year.
Fulfilled my Holy Week resolution to say rosary everyday.
Really calmed my mind before I hit the sack every night.
Holy Thurs, simple but meaningful Mass, turnout at SFA was surprisingly large.
Fr Michal as usual, very cute.
Thank God for blessing us with this zealous priest to our almost dying chuch. Thank you Fr David for "bringing" this great friend of yours here.
Good Friday Service. A unique presentation of the passion. A unique and spiritual experience.
Sang "Behold the Cross" for Veneration and this song really "nailed" me for this Holy Wk, even up till now.
Easter Vigil. A very profound and special experience. The darkness and the light. Death and resurrection. Though it's 3hrs long, it doesn't really felt like it. Loved the Gloria part.
Signing off with this song that really nailed me down. The lyrics are pretty melodrama and cinematic, but tt's precisely the point. It's awesome. =)
Behold the Cross (by Bob Hurd)
Behold the Cross on which was hung
Life's very Lord, God's only Son
Mary's own babe so cold and so still
Helpless before her on Calvary hill.
Nails in his hands, nails in his feet
A traitor kiss upon his cheek
And his pierced heart now broken in two
Love crucified for me and for you.
Eyes that won't see, ears that won't hear
Lips that deny the friend once so dear
Slowly he turns and captures your eye
Then passes on to Calvary to die.
Behold the Cross of Christ in our midst:
All those who bear his wounds in their flesh.
Suffering for crimes of mercy and peace,
Signs of the kingdom on Calvary street.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Almost snapped~~
~
I just want to run | just want to hide away |
Just want to leave | don't want to hear them say |
You're no good at this
Break me open | tear me down | ...
You can mould and shape me in your image
Breathe your life, you know I need it |
Scars make us stronger for life
Losing myself | Gaining it back again
Forging strength in weakness
All that I am | All that I meant to be
Melting in your hands
Break me open | tear me down | ...
You can mould and shape me in your image
Breathe your life, you know I need it |
Scars make us stronger for life
~ excerpt from "Scars" by Corrinne May
Words that struck me and comfort me
A song that can't get off my head
after hearing it in "The Leap Years"
Struggling to meet deadlines and
cope with my endless thoughts and commitments.
Woke up one morning feeling an intense pain in my head.
Thought i was going to snap.
Turned out to be heatiness and fever coming my way.
Couldn't concentrate, feeling all distress and lousy,
trying to finish my work last minute.
Skipped school to skip presentation and studio.
Felt even worse. Disappointed with myself.
Penitential Service saved me and comforted me.
And reminded me (by Moli), that we're all not perfect and mighty.
Have not been communicating with Him well.
Repercussion of communication breakdown.
Just felt so vulnerable suddenly and
I really needed a check on my coping stance/ability.
New life awaits...
or rather same old life continues but with new perspectives.
I just want to run | just want to hide away |
Just want to leave | don't want to hear them say |
You're no good at this
Break me open | tear me down | ...
You can mould and shape me in your image
Breathe your life, you know I need it |
Scars make us stronger for life
Losing myself | Gaining it back again
Forging strength in weakness
All that I am | All that I meant to be
Melting in your hands
Break me open | tear me down | ...
You can mould and shape me in your image
Breathe your life, you know I need it |
Scars make us stronger for life
~ excerpt from "Scars" by Corrinne May
Words that struck me and comfort me
A song that can't get off my head
after hearing it in "The Leap Years"
Struggling to meet deadlines and
cope with my endless thoughts and commitments.
Woke up one morning feeling an intense pain in my head.
Thought i was going to snap.
Turned out to be heatiness and fever coming my way.
Couldn't concentrate, feeling all distress and lousy,
trying to finish my work last minute.
Skipped school to skip presentation and studio.
Felt even worse. Disappointed with myself.
Penitential Service saved me and comforted me.
And reminded me (by Moli), that we're all not perfect and mighty.
Have not been communicating with Him well.
Repercussion of communication breakdown.
Just felt so vulnerable suddenly and
I really needed a check on my coping stance/ability.
New life awaits...
or rather same old life continues but with new perspectives.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
A fulfilling retreat...
29th Feb - 1 Mar Bridging Lights Core Team Retreat
Walking up the slope of Jln Merbok at 8pm.
The noise of the traffic and of the city life disappeared behind me as I approach the Canossian Convent retreat centre. It's really literally a getaway for a night, to be surrounded by mostly forested area and a view out to Bt Batok and Bt Timah Hill. The strong breeze was unceasing. Shiokness.
The River of Life. Took us till about 1.30am to finish. It's really worthwhile as we get to know each other better and had very heartfelt sharing. 2.30am lights out.(after a few moments of interrogation from Joachim) Most exciting episode before we sleep...the police were combing the forested area for the WANTED guy. It's quite a sight.
Day 2. Drizzle. The hills were shrouded with clouds. How nice! Wish i could stay 1 more day.
Enaegram and acknowledging our different gifts from the Holy Spirit. Really discovered about my inner self much deeply and came to some great realization and how i could move on from there. Also got to know my core team members way of working and their gifts. Way to go! I'm sure this short retreat is not gonna be put to waste.
HAPPY 21st Birthday to Jeremy!
Semester break came to an end on 2nd Mar 08. Another 1mths plus of my undergraduate education before I embark on another year of postgraduate Masters. Milestones, memories, hurdles, prospects, embarkation, departure, reflections...
Walking up the slope of Jln Merbok at 8pm.
The noise of the traffic and of the city life disappeared behind me as I approach the Canossian Convent retreat centre. It's really literally a getaway for a night, to be surrounded by mostly forested area and a view out to Bt Batok and Bt Timah Hill. The strong breeze was unceasing. Shiokness.
The River of Life. Took us till about 1.30am to finish. It's really worthwhile as we get to know each other better and had very heartfelt sharing. 2.30am lights out.(after a few moments of interrogation from Joachim) Most exciting episode before we sleep...the police were combing the forested area for the WANTED guy. It's quite a sight.
Day 2. Drizzle. The hills were shrouded with clouds. How nice! Wish i could stay 1 more day.
Enaegram and acknowledging our different gifts from the Holy Spirit. Really discovered about my inner self much deeply and came to some great realization and how i could move on from there. Also got to know my core team members way of working and their gifts. Way to go! I'm sure this short retreat is not gonna be put to waste.
HAPPY 21st Birthday to Jeremy!Semester break came to an end on 2nd Mar 08. Another 1mths plus of my undergraduate education before I embark on another year of postgraduate Masters. Milestones, memories, hurdles, prospects, embarkation, departure, reflections...
Friday, February 22, 2008
Random...
Serene Ong's wedding (the 2nd one in 33rd NJC SC)
A mini reunion for us. Din fancy the whole wedding woohah though.
Sunrise @ 8pm.
Looking out of my living room window
Paying respects to my grandpa and grandma
during our CNY trip back to Melaka
A mini MM gathering @ Settlers' Holland V.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
好久好久。。。
promised myself for quite a while to write a blog entry in Chinese...yoo hoo!!..here we go.
真的是好久好久没运用我的母语来写作了。
好怀念哦！
想当年在中学甚至小学的期间，我对华文的热爱可说是难以置信。
最近接触华语的机会是少之又少，有一次想写一些简单的华文字都写不出。
真是惭愧！
写到这里，不知该继续写什么了。
想当年，我的华语表达能力是那么得顺畅，想运用的词汇都了如指掌。
不像现在，写这几行字都让我伤透脑筋。
好了啦！我已经"念” 够了！
今天我在图书馆的一些小小的思考， 就得用英语来表达了。
...
Air-conditioned environment
Minimal noise level
Air seemed still
Drowned and surrounded by a realm of knowledge
Looked out of the library
Clear blue sky in the backdrop
People and cars passing by
At an amazing speed
It's 6.50pm!
People rushing home
People taking their time to browse through the books
Some just waiting for time to pass
School kids, young couples
Blasting music from the ear phones
A crazy dichotomy and juxtaposition of activities.
Jurong Regional Library
New environment that points to the future
Sitting on a brand new leather bench which borne a pen-knife slit
Childhood memories rushed back to my mind
The once beautiful grand atrium space
And grand stairway that leads to the upper floor
Which points towards higher level of learning of Adults
The nostalgic children's library now tucked in the basement
Many things to reminisce about
The feeling was great
TO be brought back to childhood again
As i'm turning 25 in May.
真的是好久好久没运用我的母语来写作了。
好怀念哦！
想当年在中学甚至小学的期间，我对华文的热爱可说是难以置信。
最近接触华语的机会是少之又少，有一次想写一些简单的华文字都写不出。
真是惭愧！
写到这里，不知该继续写什么了。
想当年，我的华语表达能力是那么得顺畅，想运用的词汇都了如指掌。
不像现在，写这几行字都让我伤透脑筋。
好了啦！我已经"念” 够了！
今天我在图书馆的一些小小的思考， 就得用英语来表达了。
...
Air-conditioned environment
Minimal noise level
Air seemed still
Drowned and surrounded by a realm of knowledge
Looked out of the library
Clear blue sky in the backdrop
People and cars passing by
At an amazing speed
It's 6.50pm!
People rushing home
People taking their time to browse through the books
Some just waiting for time to pass
School kids, young couples
Blasting music from the ear phones
A crazy dichotomy and juxtaposition of activities.
Jurong Regional Library
New environment that points to the future
Sitting on a brand new leather bench which borne a pen-knife slit
Childhood memories rushed back to my mind
The once beautiful grand atrium space
And grand stairway that leads to the upper floor
Which points towards higher level of learning of Adults
The nostalgic children's library now tucked in the basement
Many things to reminisce about
The feeling was great
TO be brought back to childhood again
As i'm turning 25 in May.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Another Classic! A Valentine's Day gift.
Tks for all the encouragement and "pressures" from all my dear frens.
And thank God, for granting me this great gift of love, a love from someone and for someone.
Another nice prank played on me...msgs sent using an unknown number...Hah.
"Can this be true, tell me can this be real, how can I put into words what i feel.."
"My life was complete, I thought I was whole, why do i feel like i'm losing control.."
"Never thought that love could feel like this, and you changed my world with just one kiss.."
"How can it be that right here with me there's an angel...It's a miracle..."
"Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep, your soul is like a secret that I could never keep. When I look into your eyes i know that it's true, God must have spent a little more time on you..."
"In all of creation all things great and small, you are the one that surpasses them all..."
"More precious than any diamond or pearl they broke the mold when you came in this world..."
"And I'm trying hard to figure out just how i ever did without..."
"The warmth of your smile, the heart of a child that's deep inside, leaves me purified.."
14 Feb 2008, chain of sms sent between 08:56 to 19:59. From: Moli
No matter how mushy it may sound, and it's extracted from a song...Still, I was caught dumbfounded. Din know it was from a song, thought it was Annette playing prank on me.
Never did I expect this cheekiness is from you! Haha. Thanks. It's the first time a girl sent such sweet poems to me. I thought it shld be me doing that. Heh. Happy Valentine's Day!
And thank God, for granting me this great gift of love, a love from someone and for someone.
Another nice prank played on me...msgs sent using an unknown number...Hah.
"Can this be true, tell me can this be real, how can I put into words what i feel.."
"My life was complete, I thought I was whole, why do i feel like i'm losing control.."
"Never thought that love could feel like this, and you changed my world with just one kiss.."
"How can it be that right here with me there's an angel...It's a miracle..."
"Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep, your soul is like a secret that I could never keep. When I look into your eyes i know that it's true, God must have spent a little more time on you..."
"In all of creation all things great and small, you are the one that surpasses them all..."
"More precious than any diamond or pearl they broke the mold when you came in this world..."
"And I'm trying hard to figure out just how i ever did without..."
"The warmth of your smile, the heart of a child that's deep inside, leaves me purified.."
14 Feb 2008, chain of sms sent between 08:56 to 19:59. From: Moli
No matter how mushy it may sound, and it's extracted from a song...Still, I was caught dumbfounded. Din know it was from a song, thought it was Annette playing prank on me.
Never did I expect this cheekiness is from you! Haha. Thanks. It's the first time a girl sent such sweet poems to me. I thought it shld be me doing that. Heh. Happy Valentine's Day!
A long overdue post. Classic!
Great efforts and thoughts. Thanks to my dear MM Altos...=)
"Michael! I think it's time you start dating other people again. Imagine chattering with a pretty girl like birds over your huge plates of steaks under the pale moonlight. Aw." - 31 Oct 07, 20:51. From: Annette
"Michael! You're reaching quarter life crisis already! Don't you wanna be hanging out with yr kids n yr loving wife at 40 instead of eating ice cream alone by e tv!"
-30 Oct 07, 21:08. From: Char Kwa
"Michael! Wouldn't it be nice to have someone to share your likes and hobbies?" - 1 Nov 07, 20:54. From: Michelle Lee
"Michael! Wouldn't it be nice to have a special someone to share your sunset photos with?" 2 Nov 07, 20:54. From: Mel O
"Michael! ARE YOU going out tonight? Spending ALL your money on someone else's honey or your own.. (: " 3 Nov 07, 21:41. From: Mich Tan
"Michael! I think it's time you start dating other people again. Imagine chattering with a pretty girl like birds over your huge plates of steaks under the pale moonlight. Aw." - 31 Oct 07, 20:51. From: Annette
"Michael! You're reaching quarter life crisis already! Don't you wanna be hanging out with yr kids n yr loving wife at 40 instead of eating ice cream alone by e tv!"
-30 Oct 07, 21:08. From: Char Kwa
"Michael! Wouldn't it be nice to have someone to share your likes and hobbies?" - 1 Nov 07, 20:54. From: Michelle Lee
"Michael! Wouldn't it be nice to have a special someone to share your sunset photos with?" 2 Nov 07, 20:54. From: Mel O
"Michael! ARE YOU going out tonight? Spending ALL your money on someone else's honey or your own.. (: " 3 Nov 07, 21:41. From: Mich Tan
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