Wednesday, 25 February 2009
It has been a long time since I last walked in the rain. Today is an exception.
Sunday, 22 February 2009
16.02.2009, Monday
Study, study, and more study.
17.02.2009, Tuesday
First examination paper for me, least I am prepared.
18.02.2009, Wednesday
I went to school to study for about five hours.
19.02.2009, Thursday
Second paper this morning was so difficult. Nevertheless, I tried my best and wrote all the information that I could possibly remember.
20.02.2009, Friday
Study, study, and more study again.
21.02.2009, Saturday
Set off for Fusion 2009 in the morning with Tse Yun. We were a little late but still managed to get the free t-shirt for being the first 500 to be present at the event. Planetshakers led worship and it was a little too loud. Besides the noise level, everything else was fine. I only stayed for two services because I had to go home to study.
In the night, I went to Bedok McDonald’s to study with Mou Wei till two plus in the morning before boarding the bus to go down to volunteer in the OCBC Cycle Singapore 2009 at the F1 Pit Stop.
22.02.2009, Sunday
OCBC Cycle Singapore 2009 was held for the first time in Singapore. I was there rendering my services as a baggage crew. The job was rather easy but it is a huge responsibility to take care of so many bags and the valuables in it. We were released at lunch time, where they provided us with lunch and gave as a token allowance of $20. Although I missed my precious sleep, I managed to study while doing my duties. I also got a chance to watch the various cycling events being flagged off. Wonderful experience indeed.
Sunday, 15 February 2009
09.02.2009, Monday
I am going into study mode for the next three weeks. I will relax a little during the weekends though.
10.02.2009, Tuesday
I have a test in the late afternoon. I am going to do well because I am prepared for it and God will be there to guide me through.
11.02.2009, Wednesday
Only two hours of lesson for the day.
12.02.2009, Thursday
Only two hours of lesson for the day, yet again.
13.02.2009, Friday
Nine games of bowling in one day is seriously insane for anyone. Not for me.
14.02.2009, Saturday
I started the day with a run with Daryl. Afternoon is a little more interesting. I had lunch at Crystal Jade, accompanied by three scoops of Japanese ice cream for dessert. The food was great. Thereafter, I walked around Bugis and got a handphone pouch and a pair of shorts.
15.02.2009, Sunday
Study, study, study.
Saturday, 14 February 2009
Google homepage artwork appears on special days and holidays. Last Valentine’s Day, the artistic logo showed an old couple. It depicts a man with a walking stick and a white-haired woman. They were shown walking hand in hand as the woman held two heart-shaped balloons. It was a beautiful reminder that while our culture glorifies youthful romance, true love has many stages during our journey through life.
When love is tried as loved ones change,
Hold still to hope though all seems strange,
Till ease returns and love grows wise,
Through listening ears and opened eyes.
Friday, 13 February 2009
City life. I just love it. Not that I prefer the fast pace life in the city to the slow pace life in the countryside, but I just find it pretty interesting. Watching the vast amount of people from all walks of life breezing through the shopping malls, dressed differently and all simply amazes me.
I like taking long walks down the city with a friend or two, chatting and laughing about anything we could possibly laugh at. Like those happy and precious little moments one could have with a few good friends. That is the type of life I like.
When can I take you for a stroll down the city without a care for everything that is going on around us? Blending into the crowd and going to the places we desire. Just you and me. I mean, us.
Sunday, 8 February 2009
02.02.2009, Monday
I feel very tired after a long day at school. I hope tomorrow will be a less tiring day.
03.02.2009, Tuesday
I am feeling better compared to yesterday, but still feeling very tired at school. The good thing is that I did not fall asleep during lessons.
04.02.2009, Wednesday
Annabel is so funny that I cannot stop laughing when she is around. I had a great time after school having project meetings and touching up on my projects. I am making good progress.
05.02.2009, Thursday
Going home with Annabel has never been better. I laughed my way home with her on the train.
06.02.2009, Friday
Cell group retreat from tonight till Saturday night. I am going to miss home.
07.02.2009, Saturday
OCBC Cycle Singapore volunteer briefing was held in the morning at Marina Mandarin Hotel. The place being a five star hotel looks very grand. I went to the briefing with Chor Boon and also met Mou Wei there towards the end of the briefing session. We had lunch together at Pasta Mania thereafter.
I went home to bathe before heading back to my cell group retreat. We had barbeque in the evening and I left for home around nine plus to get some rest for the National Vertical Marathon tomorrow.
08.02.2009, Sunday
Gravity defying moment is accomplished. Climbing up 60 storeys of Republic Plaza is no easy feat, but I managed to complete it. I need to train harder to excel in the next vertical marathon towards the end of the year.
Sunday, 1 February 2009
26.01.2009, Monday
Happy Chinese New Year. The visit to my grandmother’s house in the morning was kind of a routine that is done every year. Nevertheless, I still like Chinese New Year because there is a great time of fellowship with my relatives, lots of delicious food to eat, and red packets to collect (this is the best part). Other than that, I think this is a rather boring public holiday. More houses to visit tonight.
27.01.2009, Tuesday
I see this day as a very boring one indeed. My cousin came to visit and have lunch with my family. I think a swim later would be good for me to kill time.
28.01.2009, Wednesday
Three hours of lessons is all I have in school. The lessons are boring as usual but I still attend them regularly. I went to the gym with Jun Kai after lessons before heading home.
29.01.2009, Thursday
My body is aching all over.
30.01.2009, Friday
After two hours of lessons in the morning, I went to the gym with Chor Boon. Next up was bowling. My bowling was horrid, so I shall not talk about it. Thereafter, I had lunch with my aunt, my mother, and sister at the restaurant just above the bowling alley. The food there was great and I ate a lot. Considering one bowl of noodles, three bowls of shark’s fin, three bowls of dessert, fish, vegetables, and yu sheng, it is much more than my usual lunch intake.
I met Daryl shortly after lunch for a run at Bedok Stadium. I tried out my 2.4km run and did not fair too well. We then did some speed training and lunges before heading home. More running for me tomorrow.
31.01.2009, Saturday
4km run in the morning with Daryl. Afternoon was spent at Chai Hwa’s house. He invited some of the youths over to his house to celebrate Chinese New Year. I left the party early to go home for a swim. In the evening, I had a family dinner at my uncle’s house.
01.02.2009, Sunday
Teaching people to sail is quite enjoyable. I brought the students out for an expedition to the beacon far out at sea and back. Although I did not get to sail at all, I am glad to be able to pass down my knowledge of sailing to them. I got home in the evening and went for a swim to end off the day.
February Events
06.02.2009 – Cell Group Retreat
07.02.2009 – Cell Group Retreat
07.02.2009 – OCBC Cycle Singapore Volunteer Briefing
08.02.2009 – National Vertical Marathon 2009
10.02.2009 – CP5038 End Semester Test
17.02.2009 – CP5023 Examination
19.02.2009 – CP4041 Examination
21.02.2009 – Fusion 2009 (We Love Our God)
22.02.2009 – OCBC Cycle Singapore 2009
23.02.2009 – CP4036 Examination
26.02.2009 – CP5033 Examination
27.02.2009 – Sport On! Briefing
28.02.2009 – Sport On! Workshop