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The past two examinations are not that easy. Therefore, I must work harder if I want to do well in the two other papers next week. Dear God, please help me to be discipline and focused when I study and take away all the distractions that I may face. In God’s name I pray. Amen. Two papers down and two more to go. After that, I will go for my attachment at Jurong Island for a month before I get my one month plus holidays. I really cannot wait for that day to come.

This is how LIM met the TEOs today. I met female TEO and male TEO in the morning at Parkway Parade, which is a cool place to be at. The place changed a little as it had more food stalls than last time. I have to try the delicious food there someday.

Female TEO introduced me to her schoolmate who happens to be my tuition friend. It is such coincidence that we can meet and I cannot even remember her until we started talking about the tuition and everything fell into place. It is nice meeting you, Cheryl.

I had cookies from Famous Amos given to me by female TEO. Thanks a lot. Lunch was at Katong Laksa and it is simply the best. Only male TEO and I ate because the girls already had their lunch. After lunch, we all walked back to Parkway Parade. Along the way, we met this handicapped man and we kind of helped him to the bus stop, but the girls did most of the helping.

The girls stayed at the bus stop to wait for the handicapped man get the bus he was waiting for, while male TEO and I went to get bubble tea. The mini pearls in the bubble tea are very nice, and I think I must bring my friends to try it next time. I said bye to male TEO as he had to go back to work. Being a busybody, I went back to the bus stop to see how the girls are doing. They were still there so I offered them some bubble tea before heading home to study.

between the lines of fear and blame i wonder why you came

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Drink Cravings :

Bubble Tea, Ice Blended Coffee

Food Cravings :

Char Siew Pau, Cheesecake, Chocolate, Cookie, Doughnut, Ice Cream, Pasta, Pizza, Sushi, Waffle

Lingo / Slangs :

Hey People, Cool Stuff, GG-fied, Ka Ching, PCP

Love Languages :

Gifts, Quality Time, Services, Touch, Words Of Encouragement

The Weaknesses :

Egoistic, Insecure, Materialistic, Perfectionist, Self Conscious

let me put my feet to dancing before i change it into a dancing generation

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Time flies and I am already 20. Luckily, I still look like 15 so “Happy 15th Birthday to me.” Anyway, it was a great day as I had lunch with my family at this dim sum restaurant. The char siew pau was great and not forgetting the egg tarts and siew mai too. I ate a lot and I hope I can gain some weigh and grow taller soon. At the age of 15 puberty normally starts. It is time to grow Joey Lim. I am 20 years old, but in a 15 year old body, that is why I look so young. (Joey’s getting egoistic again)

I went to church early in the morning to do my quiet time and studied a little before going for the traditional service. After that, I went to grispy with Fern and we talked over breakfast. Then, we went for the comtemporary service.

I would like to thank all the people that wished me and made my day in order of who wished me first. I know this is so childish, but I think I am only 15 so it is okay to do this. Those who wished me earlier will be denoted by “-“, because you are too fast.

- Ronald
- Jondave
- Kia Wei

1. Jeannette
2. Alexandra
3. Zhi Qiang
4. Lindsay
5. Hsin Fern
6. Mummy
7. Daddy
8. Junie
9. Anne
10. Natalie
11. Zhi Kai
12. Alvin
13. Boon Teck
14. Jeremy
15. Lun Tat
16. Han Wah
17. Alex’s Mum
18. Aunt
19. Uncle
20. Alberta
21. Hannah
22. Joseph
23. Tse Yun
24. Jonathan
25. Chai Hwa

a twenty year old in a fifteen year old body

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It has been quite some time since I last blogged. Although the year 2008 started off quite badly for me, I really thank God for blessing me with good friends and some good results in my assignments and tests. I got a total of 10 out of 16 possible 'A's and that is not all the results I got back yet. I think there will be more 'A's coming in soon and I really hope the showers of blessings will continue to come.

The examinations are coming and I still have one test and one presentation left. I pray that I can cope with all the stress building up, as I have not really started studying for my examinations and it is only about one week away. Dear God, please help me manage my time properly so that I can do well for this coming examination. May my results glorify You and that I can shine for You like a beacon in the dark.

Another thing I would like to thank God for is for eight very special friends. These are the friends that I really trust and they have always been there for me when I am feeling down or having troubles. Well, sometimes I feel that I am a burden to them because I am always full of complains and problems, but what really touched me is that some of them feel honoured to help me. Wow. In fact, the school term has started and some of them still find time in their hectic schedule to talk to me and stuff. I have to say I really appreciate that.

You know I never stop talking, or you can say I cannot stop talking. If I stop talking I am not Joey. That is what Anne said or is that what everyone said. Therefore, I am sure some of them really suffered under my everlasting complains and problems. I really appreciate every one of them for helping me and keeping all my problems confidential. Seriously, I got to say I am almost problem free now and I am better than ever. Special thanks to these eight special people. I found out I trust the most TEOs.

Chester TEO, Daryl CHIA, Khalis DAUD, Alexandra LOW, Anne NG, TEO Hsin Fern, Natalie TEO, LEE Tse Yun

and should i stumble again im caught in your grace

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Having sleepless nights and cannot stop thinking. Trying not to remember, but it always happens. I slept at about six in the morning and woke up at seven plus. Sleep is not important to me, but I still need sufficient rest. I have a test today, one test tomorrow, and two tests the day after. I hope I am able to sleep well this week, as it will be a really busy week for me, and the examinations are approaching. If only someone could help me.

I have the last bowling training of the academic year tonight and I hope I will make the best out of it. I really love bowling and I do not want any bit of my mind to affect the way I play. I currently have a backache, due to the fact that I fell yesterday at East Coast Park. Not everything has been going well for me this year, but I hope everything will soon turn out fine. Just fine would be good and I do not ask for more at this point of time. God will make a way and I want to follow it. Go Joey, at least God will help you when no one else can or is willing to help.

a thousand times i failed and still your mercy remains

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My assignment and test results for this year started off quite well. I got an 'A' for my Environment Engineering assignment, but for my Mathematics test it was not too good as I made a lot of careless mistakes. I got a 'C+' for that. Anyway, whatever the results are, I thank God for guiding me through it.

The year started with me emotionally down and stuff, but at least God provides me with friends that care for me and comfort me. He gave me friends that give me chocolates at the right time when I needed them. No wonder I received so many chocolates for Christmas. Still, sometimes I just cannot control my emotions, but I am praying very hard daily that I can move on and be the happy person I used to be.

The New Year resolutions I set are going on quite smoothly. I ran 2.4 km yesterday with some of my friends and exercised almost everyday except for today because I am down with flu. I will start exercising again tomorrow and probably go for a swim. I will also have to study tomorrow so that I can prepare for my upcoming examinations and tests. I have about six assignments and tests left, and four examinations all within one month. It is really stressful for me, but with God I think I can achieve good grades and shine for Him.

so many comforting yet only one could piece the brokenness

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04 January 2008 – ST005A Discovering Music Test
07 January 2008 – CP5010 Fluid Mechanics ‘B’ Test
09 January 2008 – CP4011 Process Instrumentation Test
09 January 2008 – CP5024 Plant Design & Simulations Test
14 January 2008 – CP5024 Plant Design & Simulations Test
18 January 2008 – CP5006 Environmental Engineering Test
22 January 2008 – CP5009 Chemical Reaction Engineering Exam
24 January 2008 – CP4011 Process Instrumentation Exam
30 January 2008 – CP5010 Fluid Mechanics ‘B’ Exam
01 February 2008 – MS2224 Engineering Mathematics 2B Exam
04 February 2008 – IS1005 Chemical Process Technology Exam

five exams and six tests in thirty days excluding the assignments

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The Better Lives 2008 …..

God : Church, Ministry

- Church : Prayer, Quiet Time, Reflection, Service, Thanksgiving
- Ministry : CG, SCCC, SYFC, Worship Ministry, Youth Ministry

Life : Family, Friends

- Family : Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Girlfriend
- Friends : Brothers, Sisters, Close, Good, Social

Music : Drums, Guitar

- Drums : Friday practice from 7.45 pm – 8.30 pm
- Guitar : Friday practice from 9.00 pm – 10.00 pm

Sports : Bowling, Windsurfing

- Bowling : Average > 175, High Score > 200
- Windsurfing : Windsurfing Proficiency Level 2

Studies : Diploma, Degree

- Diploma : Achieve Grade Point Average > 3.5000
- Degree : Get into National University of Singapore

The Better Plans 2008 …..

Monday : School, Bowling Training, Study

Tuesday : School, Physical Training, Study

Wednesday : School, Physical Training, Study

Thursday : School, Windsurfing Physical Training, Study

Friday : School, Music Training, Physical Training, Study

Saturday : Church, Windsurfing Water Training, Running

Sunday : Church, Family Time, Friends Time, Running

Weekdays : Sleep Latest 12.00 am, Wake Up Latest 6.00 am

Weekends : Sleep Latest 2.00 am, Wake Up Latest 8.00 am

Holidays : Sleep Latest 2.00 am, Wake Up Latest 9.00 am

at least chocolates and doughnuts made me a little happier

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