March 30, 2004

  • "私の側に、あなたを見っています。
    いつもあなたを見って、いつも嬉しいです。
    どうして？
    分かりません。
    しかし、とても嬉しいです！”

    What a wonderful month this has been.
    Perhaps the longest in my Army life,
    and definitely a very interesting one..
    Behold! Talentquest 2004!


    The
    cool dance team with the Afro Hair, Taiwan Pop-star group "Mimi &
    Gu-er", competing Emcees, displaying increadible humour and enthusiasm,
    Talented music composers and aspiring stars to be...
    TalentQuest 2004

    It sounds stupid, but I got the Best seat but was sitting alone.
    .............................
    My classmates played me out! Thought none of them but Kelly's going for TQ.
    So I thought of getting good tickets first to support  Nicole actually.
    So I ended up sitting right at the front. haha..
    Anyways, I took the cab with Kelly and her friends,
    It's so funny to hear her talk about stuff. Kinda cute in an innocent way
    Always brings a smile to my face whenever i see her.


    There's me Kelly and Cailin. Aren't they pretty?

    My classmates! These girls have the most beautiful voices in the world! heh..

    Anyways, had a nice time having a snack with Kelly's friends.
    I didn't expect to meet so many other familiar faces at NUS cultural hall too!
    There's Elizabeth, Jermaine, Kevin, ex-AC friends, Nicole's parents..
    haha and there's Tasmine, Sxcaven, Fiona and Guiding Star pple too.
    Anyway here are some pictures of the different catagories in the competition..


    Group singing..

    The composers anxiously waiting for the final verdict.. heh

    The winning Dance Team! notice the guy 2nd from the left? The jap guy from Lightyears. haha..

    And like the composers, the solo-singers await their judgement. haha

    And the modelling cat, check out the left one! haha that's my dear friend

    and here's the taiwan pop group making their stop in Singapore.. "mimi" hmm
    They don't look that great, but their voices are very angelic. =)

    And that's the champion Model, obtaining the Maybelline contract! haha
    congrates Nic! Hey, isn't that Kelly behind? haha.. 2 beauties.

    The cast and production team. Director, of Guiding stars and TalentQuest.
    Finally Sxcaven and Edmund can rest. They've been busy the whole of this year since last year december! Great job guys

    Anyway, I had a great time that night.
    Was really tired and hungry though. Whole thing ended at bout 12pm
    That's 6 hours straight man!
    The performances were fairly entertaining too, but all in all, it's awesome!

    Hmmm,
     tomorrow my friend will be coming down to my Techstore under training for a week.
    There's a problem. She's a girl, and the whole company is guys.
    And because I know her personally,
    My I/C assigned me to supervise her.
    problem is.. she looks like this..

    Oh man.. human traffic will increase, and all the guys will bug me. haha
    That's all folks! Next up, the country's major Event..

     Reuben Wong's 21st Birthday! heh



March 21, 2004

  • "We talked about it..
    How the sand flies up when u land.
    Or how u feel the wind against your hair.
    And finally, the crowds applaud as u emerge the champion.
    Man.. I miss doing Long Jump "

                            

    The year 2000.. Man, it felt great

    I remembered I saw an ad..
    The essence of running is when neither feet is touching the floor..
    They were right..


    Ben ain't a pushover man.... Just a step ahead
    *And yes, that's Dorc on the left side.. haha*

    I didn't mean to bring up the past about all this..
    But i decided to right about it since it's MY blog.
    And after all, I've been thinking back bout my track days too
    Alas, after my knee operation I don't know when I'll "fly" again.

    Some people asked me if it was worth it to go for my op.
    And I'd promptly reply yes.
    But each time they mention abt my sporting history..
    Sometimes it slowly bites into me.
    How I may not be able to push myself to dunk on the basketball court.
    How I may not be able to do Long jump/Triple Jump again.
    Or how i may not be able to Smash the shuttlecock with my racket.

    But ya know, I learnt through time and spiritual maturity that,
    All things work together for good. At least that's what God tells me.
    And I realise that many wonderful things happened because of certain events!
    The operation does help me after all.
    I don't get pain in my left knee anymore.
    And I'm learning to jump little by little again...
    By bouncing around, as i stroll down Orchard road.
    And more importantly, if i had not gone for the op,
    I wouldn't be where i am now.

    Not that I'm some superhuman, or Star now..
    But it is because of my op that I stayed home.
    It's because I stayed home that I've met wonderful pple..
    And it was through that that I'm blogging now.
    And thus a chain of events follows, making me very satisfied.
    Like I've been walking a long road of joy and happiness?
    Totally awesome... Many oppurtunities were given to me,
    and special pple had been introduced into my life.
    As well as old friends I've learnt to know more of..

    *Christina, Nicole, Dorc, Calvin, Michelle, Valerie, Jaslyn, Rachel..*

    And it's only during these great times that u realise,
    There's something out-of-this-world that's happening to me.
    To many a times, I've been too fortunate.
    And more often that not, I've been given undeserved favour.
    All in all, it simply means this..

    Psalms 91 says this..

    He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High,
    Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

    ~I am safe because he watches over me~

    I will say of the Lord, "he is my refuge and my fortress;
    My God in Him I trust"

    ~I can trust him because he is My Lord~

    Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler,
    And from the perilous pestilence.
    He shall cover you with His feathers, And under his wings you will take refuge;
    His truth shall be your shield and buckler.


    ~I am not afraid~

    You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
    Nor of the arrows that flies by day. Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
    Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

    ~Sars? Terrorism? I am not afraid of the Darkness~

    A thousand may fall at your side,
    and ten thousand at your right hand;
    But it shall not come near you.
    Only with your eyes shall you look, and see the reward of the wicked.

    ~I am safe in Him. Completely Safe~

    Because you have made the Lord who is my refuge,
    Even the Most high, your dwelling place,
    No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
    For he shall give his Angels charge over you,
    To keep you in all your ways.
    In their hands they shall bear you up,
    Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
    You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
    The young lion and the serpant you shall trample underfoot.

    ~I am victorious in Christ, I'm.. invincible! mwahhaa~

    "Because he has set his love upon Me,
    Therefore I will deliver him;
    I will set hom on high, because he has known My name.
    He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
    I will be with him in trouble;
    i will deliver him and honor him.
    With Long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation"

    ~Thank you Lord. Amen ~



    Man.. I love my Life! Thank you God! heh

March 18, 2004

  • ...How's this? 40% of my effort for the Army. haha

March 15, 2004

  • ”どな時だって、ずっと二人で、
    どな時だって、側にいるから。
    君という光が私を見つける、
    真夜中に。”

    It's been soo long since I've updated again,
    but it's really because my computer had been down these times.
    The dang, Kernell32.dll file had been corrupted.. and many other stuff!
    Thankfully, I decided to upgrade my O/S to windows XP after all..
    And with the addition of the IT Show at suntec,
    I came back with lots of new stuff! haha..

      
    The day I chaned my computer's O/S..

    Anyway, on Friday I went down to NUS!
    Though it looks a little old and all,
    I felt like I've become a student all over again for an afternoon.
    Went to meet Jerry and Jane for lunch too.
    And my my.. seeing so many pple around me,
    made me feel like a civilian once again


    Arts & Social Science Canteen.. heh

    It was awesome though..
    Every few steps i went, I met a familiar face!
    and i was delighted to meet some old friends and pple!
    Some from my Orientation group, church, my juniors..
    They were all like "Reuben??? What are u doing here??"
    haha, very soon I'll be like one of them.
    Jamming the laptop, pretending to study when i'm playing CS.

    Most pple just hand around the benches do jam their laptop!
    Wireless LAN at NUS with speeds exceeding 5mbps!!

    Went to Jerry's Hostel room too.
    Was at Raffles Hall *talk about dramatic irony. AC boy in Raffles hall*
    But it was fine fine fine.. not as bad as army definitely.
    He gets his own space to do anything he wants!
    not to mention endless internet connection.. haha

    Hmm first floor's guys, second floor is girls.. wow dangerous.


    Yeah, totally free to do ANYTHING man. haha

    Then just yesterday,
    I went out with Vivian again!
    It's been a long time since I went to meet her.
    Went to watch butterfly effect.
    It's really a cool show.
    The kind that freaks ya out from it's creepy reality.
    Not action packed but very mind boggling.
    I got to think about space and time alot when I watched it.

    Haha, but the intersting thing was..
    We got to catch Energy signing autographs at Funan.
    Man, I couldn't enjoy my ice-cream with her with all that racket.
    But I must admit, the girls were crazy bout them.
    I can't see why though.. haha but anyway, it was cool


    Wonder if girls will crowd round me like that someday. haha

    Well and that's that! Have a busy week ahead too!
    Till next time Bloggie
     
    Man and just today my Commander wants me to join the committee for some function.
    Our unit's organising a Bowling cum Workplan event for the Engineer's formation,
    And i got arrowed to do Emceeing *Again*..
    Not to mention doing additional stuff for preparing publications and all.
    So here's what i've done. haha

    how is it? Never drawn stuff like this is quite a looong while

    MARCH:

    150304 ~

    1. MA at Nee soon Camp (Review)
    2. Kanji Test at JCS
    3. Request 2i/c to write my commendation letter
    4. Submit Army Disruption form
    5. Meet Paul for dinner before Class?

    160304 ~

    1. Audition for lead role for channel 5 drama at 7pm.
    2. request for Early Fall out.

    200304 ~ Meet Karen for dinner after Class/Swimming at SGCC/purchase Cakewalk.
    210304 ~ Renew Membership at SGCC, Church with the brudas/Buy skateboard.

March 2, 2004

  • "No matter how well we're going,
    I don't believe in us completely.
    But at those sort of times,
    because you're by my side,
    The light known as "you" find me,
    in the middle of the night"


    ~Hikari - Utada Hikaru


    Oh dear me, even Christina's complaining!
    haha, it's a sign that I really need to update my blog!
    So sorry to all the people who constantly visit this place,
    But, yeah busy me is me busy..


    I don't really know where to start actually..
    But I've been occupied with personal commitments.
    It's a pity though, that I didn't take much pictures about the stuff i do,
    In fact, it seems like quite a while since i did go out. Gosh...


    The past month was February right?
    I know I shouldn't be talking bout all this,
    But this is the year where I had the least number of Valentine's day gifts!
    haha, but being close to the age of 21 does teach me certain things,
    Which is simply, "It ain't the quantity, it's the Quality"
    This year's Valentine's day is simple and sweet,
    And is definitely deliciously savoury too! hehe..



    Thank you Vivian! heh..


    Another reason why I've been soo busy was...
    Because I was totally distracted by my new Dragonball Z dvds!
    Don't call my childish dudes, but i really fancy this Jap anime.
    It was this cartoon "Dragonball" that sparked and revolutionised Jap anime!
    And I have alot of respect for the creator's creativity and style.
    Thus, instead of turning to my computer for MSN, Gunbound, Friendster and such,
    I turn to the Tv to watch my Dragonball Z.
    Even my Dad's hooked onto it! hahaha..
    To those who've read the comic and thought it was great,
    "You ain't seen nothing yet man"



    Woo firey eyes, and Yelloy Aura... Nice


    Paul and Jerry had a make over too recently,
    Not like superstar and all, but they did something to their hair.
    I was quite tempted to join in the crazy fun though...
    Like how we always discussed about doing crazy stuff. hahha
    We used to talk about getting tattoos, or piercings, or bla blah..
    But I was always the one who "liked what God's given me"
    And I still do I tell ya.. haha, but anyway,
    The dudes went to some hair salon at Funan,
    And they became like this...



    Thought Jerry looked the same, but Paul resembles Mr. S A Tan.


    hahhaha, they honestly looked like they didn't cut their hair at all!
    Just same little snips and gel... hahha
    Anyways, just last Saturday I begun with my Vocal Training.
    Think those who know me well enough, know where I'm heading ya?
    Or more like, I'm just taking this as self-improvement.
    If that time comes, where opportunity's still there waiting for moi,
    Then perhaps I shall go on to make a difference
    But well, the first day of training was really fun!
    I learnt many aspects of singing that I didn't consider.
    Like how to bring up climaxes in songs with style and power,
    How to fully use the flow of air to your advantage,
    Even to the point where your tongue and abs play a primary role in singing!
    Highlight of the lesson, was the reminder that there'll be a showcase later,
    Where I will officially be a "performing artiste" haha, my my..
    Sounds cool huh? But yeah, really learn something different
    Made new friends too! Kelly, Joanna, Gerlene, Jenny, etc..


    And on Friday night,
    I finally got to meet up with Nicole! gosh,
    It's like forever when I can see her.
    She's like ultra elusive can? And I made another friend Eva.
    Eva.. that name sounds so cool. Like from the anim Evangelion?
    haha, but yeah it was great fun to be in their company.
    Had to make some ammendments to my appointments too.
    Really sorry to those affected ya? hehe, but it was of certain importance.


    Sighz, this week seems to be very busy for me again.
    I have so many stuff to do in my planner!
    You should see it now, it's got every page full till next week.
    Things I've set out to do like swimming, emailing overseas friends,
    Getting a skateboard, collecting CDs, buying performing Mics,
    Setting up auctions, preparing for NUS, changing my IC.
    The list goes on and on man.
    And one thing though, I don't think i'll come online so often.
    I think I'm being hacked.
    Everytime I shut down, or well most of the time,
    I get this wierd message...


    "Shutting down would disconnect (3) users to your computer. Would you like to continue?"


    And the strange thing is the box was titled "Sharing"
    But i didn't share any files with anyone!
    Kinda scary that 3 users had actually accessed my computer or something.
    But I'll pray about it ya? And I'm sure it'll all be fine.
    If you guys know anything bout this do tell me ya?
    anyways, Adios till later dudes.



    My water bottle


    MARCH:n


    030304 ~




    1. MA at Nee soon CAmp


    2. Kanji Test at JCS


    3. Collect CD single ordered from Japan (HMV)


    4. Dinner with Paul / Revision before Class


    5. Prepare Minus One Track for December Night / Pure Dream

    040304 ~




    1. Compile Revision Timetable


    2. Study Jap Lyrics for Hikari


    3. Initiate new handphone plan


    4. Send reply to NUS

    050304 ~ Meet Rachael for Dinner (confirmed)
    060304 ~ Vocal Training at GS, Suntect Career Exhibition NTU/NUS, swimming
    070304 ~ Penisular Plaza, Church with Vivian?

February 25, 2004

  • Oh my, I've been sooo busy lately with so many things that i have no time to blog!
    There had been many miracles happening lately,
    One that saved me from trouble, yet caused another friend to get charged in the army.
    Many events had taken place too, most of which were unforseen,
    but all things work together for the good.
    And I believe that whatever happens,
    God's watching over me..
    Will update this section ASAP!
    But basically, here's a summary of what's happened so that i can elaborate further when i come online again! hehe...




    • Was supposed to prowl the whole night, but a miracle happened..


    • I was spared miraculously because the Army was impressed with my attitude?


    • However, my partner got charged for defying orders


    • He almost got brought to Detention Barracks, where his future in NUS in Law fac will be gone forever


    • I've been AWARDED 1.5 days off for my conduct during duty


    • Performed unplugged performance of December night the next day


    • Won 2 ticket passes at Lido, vouchers from Popular,CD rama and Swensens totalling to $45


    • Went to ACJC fun-O-Rama event where i met soo many old faces and teachers


    • Saw Mr Ng Eng Chin, and my "babies" from Crystal Dove 2001


    • Had dinner with the brothers after the funfair at .. *forgotten*


    • Got my Dad glued to Dragonball Z Series on DVD


    • Received Gold and Silver awards for ARMY Pride day projects


    • Professional Vocal training and such starting this sat


    • Did emceeing today at Orchid Country club for Army Bowling event


    • Was complimented by commander and advised to be the MC for the Formation Bowling event on the 2nd of April


    • NUS here i come.. matriculation package is here! mwahaha..


    • Have decided on the custom made RW designed shirts i'll be wearing


    • Finally updated this blog.. ugh,

    ... So many things to do, So little time.
    Actually i think it's Gunbound and Dragonball.
    My digital Cam's full of pictures, but i was rarely online this week!

February 17, 2004

  • "I looked blankly at the FFI form..
    And knew that I could do nothing.
    I've pulled enough strings, tried to get away...
    But all my effort had been in vain.
    Waiting at the medical Centre for my medical examintation,
    I knew I would have to return to Tekong for my BMT recourse.
    Maybe God has plans for me there?
    Would be spending 7 weeks there in Palau Tekong,
    doesn't sound that bad, since I have a rank,
    But i just didn't want to go..

    Then i suddenly remembered something.
    I remembered Abraham's covenent with God.
    I remembered what Pastor Prince had mentioned.


    So I looked up to the heavens,
    In the midst of many people around me..
    I gave a loud sigh of helplessness and said..

    "God, I can do only this much.
    Reuben Wong can only do this much.
    Now I am helpless Lord.
    Lord I cry out to you!"


    And the electronic display showed my queue number,
    I walked into the room to meet the Medical Officer.
    He asked, we talked..
    And I no longer need to go back for my BMT Recourse"


    Happy Valentine's day!
    That was the phrase I've gotten from thousands of people that day.
    But it's nice to be remembered, and be loved
    On that day, Vivian was my Valentine!
    And boy did we have fun..
    It seems that I'd always be the guy who meet the girl's needs..
    But this time, she's the one who wants me to do whatever i want..
    One who just wants me to be Happy..


    And so, we went to watch Gothika,
    A Chilling horror show that disturbed me for a day.
    I was quite sure I'd have nightmares since I can't stop thinking bout it.
    But it was all good. hahhaa..
    Went shopping for my mum's Birthday present with her too!
    That's where we went to Moshi Moshi at PS to check some jewellery out.
    Nice meeting her friends too!
    It was there I could see the kindness she had for her firiends and loved ones,
    And that impressed me alot! A girl who's sweet and caring..
    hehe and who made me speak more Chinese than any other day! haha
    And check out what we saw at Plaza Singapura?



    A giant heart made from.. M&Ms!!! I want to EAT!


    After which we headed to Ichiban Boshi for Dinner.
    They served us a Valentine's day Set dinner that had the least of everything,
    In HUGE proportions.
    The Miso Soup, became a Miso Bowl.
    A bowl of Rice became a Cylinder of Rice.
    Conventional Chawanmushi looked like Chawan-Soupy in the huge bowl.
    Comfortingly, yet unfortunately the Ebi prawns were minute & little.
    What happened to their sense of Size and proportions??? haha


    Then we got to HMV to check out if my Final Fantasy CDs arrived.
    Was looking around for a Japanese Song too.. called "Born Legend"
    It was there that it reminded us to go take a Neo print too!
    The queue at one side was Earthwormy.
    It was long, wiggly, and... Earthwormy.
    While waiting, I was so impressed by one present a guy got for his date.



    I want that too! Love the Ferrero.. Mmm


    It was a little while later that I discovered that everyone else had that too..
    And there was one guy with a Huge bundle of it. haha
    Lacks Originality! but still.. Chocolately Alluring.
    After taking the Neo Print, we went to chill for a while before watching
    "Leaving you Loving you"
    Please as a caution to potential viewers..
    Please do NOT watch this movie!
    "It's not terrible nor horrible. It's absolutely Ghastly" - Simon from American Idol.


    At the end of the day, we had our special moments,
    Where we'd chat, listen to each other.. haha talk abt the stars and love.
    It was truely Valentiny indeed.
     And that assured me that Vivian would be a dear friend of mine.
     A dear girl too.. and a wonderful Valentine.
    If not, we'd say nothing and I'll feel like it's just so nice standing by her.
    And till now, she's been the first and ONLY girl
    who'd just simply do the things that i do that makes me happy.
    Thank you Vivian.. Happy Valentine's day



    Had to blur it to protect some privacy. haha


    And just today when I returned to camp,
    I was bringing my guitar to practice for this friday's performance,
    And 2 I/C of My Company LTA Toh caught me and said..
    "Reuben! What are u playing for Commander's Evening this friday?"
    I looked at him, took out my guitar and said..
    "I'll be playing This. December Night."
    I strummed, plucked, sang and closed my eyes.
    When i opened my eyes, he looked gayingly captivated.
    And said,"That was incredible. Your voice.. it's so.. it just got me."
    "You made that yourself? It was awesome. I was just so drawn into it.."
    "That emotion, music and Words.. they match flawlessly."
    "Bravo." ~ and then all the people at the room applauded.


    "Just one thing though..you've got the looks, style, voice and Talent but..


    .......


    ..


    .


    "I think you should get fairer"


    I was like..  and  and  at the same time.
    Like HUH?????? haha


    January:
    2nd - Meeting an important person in the evening.
    3rd - Outcamp Run at Pasir Ris Park till 10/Hard Rock?
    5th - Overnight Duty at company line.
    6th - Physiotherapy at Nee Soon Camp (free fr 4 onwards)
    7th - Contact Scaven about decision to Train.
    8th - Meeting Mdm Rajeed about giving tuition at 7.30pm     
    12th - Commencement of Jap Term2 (every monday and wed)
    16th - MA at Nee Soon Camp.
    17th - Party at NewroomBar
    18th - Company Bazzar Night/Jap Class
    22/23rd - Chinese New Year = Ang Pao? haha
    24th - Lias with Winnie on the Dragonball Set DVD.
    26th - Jap Class (Improumptu Test)
    27th - Overnight Duty at Company Line.
    28th - Medical Appointment at Nee Soon Camp.
    31st - Meeting Jess before she goes abroad.


    February:
    1st - Go buy proper Shades and Watch.
    5th - Medical Appt at Tan Tock Seng. Request letter..
    12th - Jess leaving for Germany.
    13th - Friday night Valentine's celebration with N?
    14th - Valentine's day with Vivian.
    15th - Meeting Olivia for Church?
    16th - Outcamp visit to Fort canning Park??
    20th - Buffet Lunch with friends, LAN gaming, movie..
    20th - Unplugged performance at Hotel Phoenix (Commander's evening)
    21st - LWE/ACJC Fun-O-rama
    28th - Teaching Seminar 2.30 to 4.30 @ Orchard Hotel Ballroom.


    March:
    1st - Happy Birthday ACS (Return to ACS Barker/ACJC

February 12, 2004

  • Yay, I've finally have my "own CD" made with today's technology at home. haha..
    Now I can bring my CD into camp! heh..



    Nice? heh...



    hehe.. notice the Faded RW?


    Just this Tuesday...


    "I felt a rumbling in my Tummy and knew that it was coming..
    I grabbed the toilet paper, heading for my bicycle.
    Got on it, accelerated with full strength and urgency...
    Streaking towards to toilet 400m away.
    The wind in my hair felt so great..
    And the sound of the air whizzing by my ear was gratifying.


    Then...


    BaNg! WhAM! KaP0w! *rolls rolls* CRRAsshhHHH! Ugh!!!!


    I opened my eyes to see my world flip side up,
    with the comic ending of seeing my Bicycle wheel still turning"


    The freaking Bicycle paddle came off!
    Yes I was travelling at high speeds.
    Yes I had a tummy ache..
    And Yes, i had a super darn old bicycle that looks so bad,
    no one would wanna steal it
    even if i park it outside next to some construction yard full of labourers..
    This bicycle i use in camp had been passed down for generations
    with the name "Golden Retriever".
    After today, I christian it "Golden Disaster"
    And my my, did i have a screaming good time attending to my wounds..


    WARNING:
     The following Pictures are voilent and may be deemed gross to some. Watch on at your own risk!



    My Knee...



    My Calf...



    My arm..

    My right Palm.. ugh

    My $700 Handphone cracked.

    And another painful fact was that my Hp was smashed.
    I didn't realise it until someone smsed me
    And when i checked my phone i was like..
    "Wow, wonder who sent me this beautiful picture of colours!"
    I then realised my LCD screen was smashed and that the screen's gone.
    Ugh


    Thankfully, I spent the whole night at my friend's place..
    Where he skillfully serviced my hp like a pro!
    He had equipment and stuff, a whole lot of spare parts,
    And lots of other handphones waiting to be serviced.
    Because of that, I am thankful for his help


    Aw man heard that my BMT recourse will be starting in April.
    That means that I'll be celebrating my 21st birthday in the army???
    Sheesh, tried to get a letter to fail my FFI though, but it didn't work.
    Well, the final outcome shall be revealed next week tuesday.
    That's when i'll know whether I'm going for it or not.
    My classes would have to be concentrated on the weekends,
    Won't be able to blog, do friendster or play gunbound.
    Won't be able to jap chat with Satako,
    Won't be able to catch the movie FF:Advent Children,
    Won't be able to do many many things! ugh..


    But last sunday, Pastor Prince gave a great sermon.
    Another key to the New Creation church.
    Because God made a covenent with Abraham,
    All of Abraham's descendants shall be blessed!
    Then why is it that for 40 years, after Joseph brought the captives out from egypt,
    that God free them from their misery?
    He could have done that much earlier right?
    God didn't forget the covenent he had with Abraham,
    But it was "activated" when his people groaned/sighed.
    "Could it be that just a simple sigh could bring abt deliverance?"
    Consider John Chapter 11: regarding Lazarus...
    When Jesus resurracted him, he said,"Thank you Father that you have heard me.."
    But can you find form of prayer Jesus made before that verse?
    There were none! Except that he SIGHED.
    Sounds silly but true though, how God responded to Pastor Prince's concerns saying..
    "Son, You'll be surprised how many pple don't sigh,
    because they believe so much in their own capabilities.."
    Come to think of it, I don't usually render myself helpless too..
    such that I would sigh.
    The only recent time was when I lost Rinoa's ring..
     then yes, i admit that i was helpless..
    And "Kazaam!" i got it back miraculously. heh...
    So now I completely render myself helpless against this BMT recourse.
    This helplessness pours out a sigh and groan..
    Wonder what will happen next? hmmm...


    Had a nice time this weekend too,
     chatting with pple I've not chatted with for a long long time...
    Though i can't say much... Someday the world may understand
    Had the privilege to witness Talentquest 2004 QuarterFinals too.
    The competitors were great! esp the plum one who pounced around.
    That is star quality man! haha S36 sang well too.
    Think she has much potential
    Anyway, It's way past my bedtime. Till V'day ya? heh


    January:
    2nd - Meeting an important person in the evening.
    3rd - Outcamp Run at Pasir Ris Park till 10/Hard Rock?
    5th - Overnight Duty at company line.
    6th - Physiotherapy at Nee Soon Camp (free fr 4 onwards)
    7th - Contact Scaven about decision to Train.
    8th - Meeting Mdm Rajeed about giving tuition at 7.30pm     
    12th - Commencement of Jap Term2 (every monday and wed)
    16th - MA at Nee Soon Camp.
    17th - Party at NewroomBar
    18th - Company Bazzar Night/Jap Class
    22/23rd - Chinese New Year = Ang Pao? haha
    24th - Lias with Winnie on the Dragonball Set DVD.
    26th - Jap Class (Improumptu Test)
    27th - Overnight Duty at Company Line.
    28th - Medical Appointment at Nee Soon Camp.
    31st - Meeting Jess before she goes abroad.


    February:
    1st - Go buy proper Shades and Watch.
    5th - Medical Appt at Tan Tock Seng. Request letter..
    12th - Jess leaving for Germany.
    13th - Friday night Valentine's celebration with N?
    14th - Valentine's day with Vivian.
    15th - Meeting Olivia for Church?
    16th - Outcamp visit to Fort canning Park??
    20th - Buffet Lunch with friends, LAN gaming, movie..
    20th - Unplugged performance at Hotel Phoenix (Commander's evening)
    21st - LWE/ACJC Fun-O-rama
    28th - Teaching Seminar 2.30 to 4.30 @ Orchard Hotel Ballroom.


    March:
    1st - Happy Birthday ACS (Return to ACS Barker/ACJC)

February 2, 2004

  • "I've been looking for an Answer.
    Then suddenly came 4 Angels before me.
    Each holds a key to my questions,
    Yet in the End there can be Only One.
    For some time, I don't know who to Choose.
    And now I realised that..


    There is No Answer.


    The answer is I shall make no Choice.
    Many don't realise that aside from "Yes" & "No"
    There is another choice.
    And that is to not Make that Choice.


    I'm not doing this because I want to.
    I just have to...
    Because I cannot erase somethings, that has happened.
    Neither can i wipe away the kisses or touches,
    Or the eyes of those I've seen.
    Neither can I erase Rinoa.
    It's just that..
    Till I'm sure, I should not make any choice.
    Thus I'd have to say to all..


    I'm Sorry."


    It's been sooo long since I've written!
    Been rather busy with so many things too.
    Or rather, I had to do alot of rethinking..
    But now like how One girl I know would say..
    "It's all good "


    Last Wednesday we had our 7th Day Chinese New Year thingie,
    And we held it at "My humble House"
    A super nice and lovely place at the esplanade.
    I mean gosh it's so romantic and all.
    haha, a romantic evening with my Parents heh.



    Isn't is Beautiful?



    What style..



    Green tea.. with a touch of class.



    I'd bring my special girl here.. if i had one. heh



    Nagaii no Hashi desune! Ultra big Chopsticks for Lo Hey.
    (however u spell it)



    Sharks Fin in a pumpkin. Simply delicious!!


    A great dinner, and then another class of Japanese.
    Anyone watched the Last Samurai?
    I think it really encapsulates the Japanese Code of Honour.
    Watched it 3 times! Yup, and everytime I learn something more.
    Like how Tom Cruise kept trying and trying to fight back.
    You see to the Japanese failure is defeat.
    Once beaten it is shameful.
    But to the American, he kept on fighting.
    To him it's the sheer determination of fighting on.
    I admire both teachings tremendously,
    And together they finally made the Emperor wake up.
    Man, I wanna be a Samurai!
    Maybe I'll just get the samurai Avatar on Gunbound. haha...


    Went to meet my ex girlfriend on saturday night too.
    She's still so stunning. I mean it's all in the eyes man.
    And there are something that will never change? haha
    Well, it's good to finally meet up with her to chat and all.
    And with her usual firmness and confidence,
    Reuben Wong's been reduced to a quiet guy in her pressence.
    Come to think of it, I've never really been myself when I'm with her.
    Maybe it's because I tried too hard to please her.
    Anyway, it was fruitful. Went to the Maze of Terror too.
    It's really an experience! at the Funfair next to the Ritz?
    Cool effects but not that scary though


    And yesterday.. I was at Jerry's for our own bbq!
    It was a great time to talk about good old times.
    About our sec school teachers, the jokes we had.
    Oh my, and my my were we horrid little devils!
    Oh my and the Chinese Lessons.. were.. cool.
    hahaha....



    I felt so much tranquility at his place..



    Ooo.. a roof top garden? heh.



    Sausages, Shishamo, Squids, Prok Ribs, Sting Rays, Satay Chicken, Prawns..etc



    Eat Eat Eat.. yummmm



    And that's the crew. Love the sky..



    And after all that nice time, it's time to clean up. Now who's that?



    And after that, it's time for Mahjong.
    And then this girl couldn't take it and slept.
    Man, in the end it was 3-way Mahjong till 6... am



    And just today, we went to see the Chinchillas! heh..



    Man, I want one too..



    and finally a dwarf Hamster..


    There's another issue I'd like to address though,
    I don't know why but there are some rumours spreading bout me.
    It seems that each time I go out with a girl something like that happens.
    Ugh, I should be screaming and feeling sad or something.
    But naw, got used to all this crap. haha..
    Thankfully my friends know what kind of person i really am.
    Thank you all of you!
    And as for the pple who's been spreading these rumours,
    God Bless ya. It's kinda silly to be talking bout stuff that's not true.
    It's really funny too! heh.


    But these rumours, stalkers or whatever stop when I'm attached.
    Interesting eh?
    Well if it's meant to be, I shall find my princess..



    Right Rinoa? heh..


    January:
    2nd - Meeting an important person in the evening.
    3rd - Outcamp Run at Pasir Ris Park till 10/Hard Rock?
    5th - Overnight Duty at company line.
    6th - Physiotherapy at Nee Soon Camp (free fr 4 onwards)
    7th - Contact Scaven about decision to Train.
    8th - Meeting Mdm Rajeed about giving tuition at 7.30pm     
    12th - Commencement of Jap Term2 (every monday and wed)
    16th - MA at Nee Soon Camp.
    17th - Party at NewroomBar
    18th - Company Bazzar Night/Jap Class
    22/23rd - Chinese New Year = Ang Pao? haha
    24th - Lias with Winnie on the Dragonball Set DVD.
    26th - Jap Class (Improumptu Test)
    27th - Overnight Duty at Company Line.
    28th - Medical Appointment at Nee Soon Camp.
    31st - Meeting Jess before she goes abroad.


    February:
    1st - Go buy proper Shades and Watch.
    5th - Medical Appt at Tan Tock Seng. Request letter..
    12th - Jess leaving for Germany.
    13th - Friday night Valentine's celebration with N?
    14th - Valentine's day with ??
    20th - Commander's update.
    21st - LWE/ACJC Fun-O-rama
    28th - Teaching Seminar 2.30 to 4.30 @ Orchard Hotel Ballroom.


    March:
    1st - Happy Birthday ACS (Return to ACS Barker/ACJC)

January 25, 2004

  • This song you're hearing now is a story of a dream.


    "So let me Dream this hope i sing.
    To smile to the joy you bring..
    To walk you until the end..
    I'd do anything.


    For you I'll stand by your side today.
    For each and every other day.
    I'll never leave you nor forget..
    Why I feel this way.


    I dreamed a dream about you,
    Though it may never come true.
    I'll still dream, this dream of you.."


    This is a song I sang long ago,
    A song that came from the depths of my heart,
    and from the tears in my eyes.
    By far, one of the nicest songs i've composed,
    This song shall never be forgotten,
    For I shall sing it to myself, forevermore...


    It made me to question what dreams are?
    What hope is?
     Someone once told me hope is the expectation of good things to come.
    Then can my hope ever materialise if i just sit down and do nothing?
    I look back to see what God means for this.
    Or why certain things happen and certain things don't.
    And till now, i can never understand his ways.


    And so, I shall continue to pray, and continue to dream.
    Of a timeless space of hope,
    Where i can be alone with someone i dream abt.
    It sounds tragic, but it's really not that bad,
    For it is in my dreams i can see her, and smile at her.
    And even to walk her by the sea,
    or to Shelter her from the rain.
    May I never forget the memories of a hope,
    and the visions of the Dream.
    That will always be my Pure Dream...


    This sunday Church was at the Indoor Stadium.
    and I tell you, it was a spritually renewing experience.
    I've become a whole new person, bolder and ever ready to face the future.
    Paul and Jerry should have come though, along with the pple i asked along.
    Anyway, here are some pics



    First it was rather empty.. then..



    It got packed man... wow.



    and more packed and packed.


    It was here that a great sermon took place.
    The 3 congregations from the Chinese, Hokkien and English service, came together.
    And we sang and worshipped till i couldn't stop crying at every verse i sing.
    For the words touch my heart and soul, teaching me and showing me..
    How great God's grace is in my life.
    If it wasn't for him, i wouldn't have had a miracle everyday..
    That is to wake up as a living being, full of thought and richness.
    It was today, that i felt a calling, to do my part for his kingdom.
    Through what i do best


    Like what Pastor Prince said,
    This year shall be a year of 1000 times blessings!
    Where His People shall no longer be carnal Christians,
    using their eyes to believe what they see,
    But they shall discover the over abundance of his grace in our lives.
    And through that will come wealth, health and prosperity.
    And above all, dependancy on God.
    And then we need not do much, but to rest in the Lord.
    to let his wings carry us across the thunderous plains,
    Or to let him walk over the raging Storms.
    There shall be miracles, and i feel that my life shall bear fruit,
    This year more than in any other year.


    And later, my parents and I went to Uncle Chia's country club.
    Dorcas! Basket, you should have came along to chat up la.
    You were sleeping right? Bad bad girl. hahaha..
    Well I'm like interested to joining the club now..
    It looks so nice and peaceful...
    Introducing Singapore Swimming Club.



    Such a cosy place.



    I wanna swim in such tranquility...



    it has 2 swimming pools.. one for competitions and one for leisure.



    We had Lunch here.. it's got a country setting. Simply Nice..


    That's all for now.. till the next time I blog! heh


    January:
    2nd - Meeting an important person in the evening.
    3rd - Outcamp Run at Pasir Ris Park till 10/Hard Rock?
    5th - Overnight Duty at company line.
    6th - Physiotherapy at Nee Soon Camp (free fr 4 onwards)
    7th - Contact Scaven about decision to Train.
    8th - Meeting Mdm Rajeed about giving tuition at 7.30pm     
    12th - Commencement of Jap Term2 (every monday and wed)
    16th - MA at Nee Soon Camp.
    17th - Party at NewroomBar
    18th - Company Bazzar Night/Jap Class
    22/23rd - Chinese New Year = Ang Pao? haha
    24th - Lias with Winnie on the Dragonball Set DVD.
    26th - Jap Class (Improumptu Test)
    27th - Overnight Duty at Company Line.
    28th - Medical Appointment at Nee Soon Camp.
    31st - Meeting Jess before she goes abroad.


    February:
    1st - Go buy proper Shades and Watch.
    5th - Medical Appt at Tan Tock Seng. Request letter..
    12th - Jess leaving for Germany.
    13th - Friday night Valentine's celebration with N?
    14th - Valentine's day with ??
    20th - Commander's update.
    21st - LWE/ACJC Fun-O-rama
    28th - Teaching Seminar 2.30 to 4.30 @ Orchard Hotel Ballroom.


    March:
    1st - Happy Birthday ACS (Return to ACS Barker/ACJC)