Sacrifices. ARGH!

The amount of sacrifices I have to make in this semester...why?? What is God trying to teach me? I am SO not listening :( *sigh*... Actually, the main reason I wanted to post something again (for today) was just because I miss my darlings.
















However, I noticed that it would be pretty difficult to meet up with them anytime this year :(...except to meet up with Mabel, cos the both of us will be helping out at the YLDP camp.

I've checked out my schedule for the rest of the year. *sigh* Such a horribly packed one. Now I know how Moses really feels to be away from the family SO often for duty/ work. Seems like I'm following his footsteps in some ways.

Here's the jam-packed schedule of mine:

21 Oct - 10 Nov:
Study Break. I'll be scheduling some meet ups with some friends, spend time to relax, study and help TRAC out with the preparations for YL (I signed up as helper, so must help la...otherwise what for sign up as helper?)

11 Nov - 13 Nov:
Going to Singapore to attend my cousin's wedding. He'll be the last cousin brother from my dad's side to get married. I SO have to go! The other cousin brother left ain't planning to get married. Girl-friend pun belum ada.

15 Nov - 23 Nov:
Exam!!! Finals! 3 days of exam, 15th,21st & 23rd. Bummer.

23 Nov - 27 Nov:
Royals Debate training. I'll have to stay back in the uni to attend workshops, practise, have mock debates...etc.

28 Nov-4 Dec:
Royals Debate at UKM (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia a.k.a National University Malaysia). We're sending 3 teams for this year's debate competition. I'll be in Junior 2 with 3 other team mates. I reckon I'm the 'Prime Minister' / 1st speaker. We've SIX rounds to go before we can reach the Quarter Finals. Sigh. Tough.

5 Dec - 10 Dec:
YLDP camp. I'll be there as a helper and a runner, I suppose. It'll be fun, but totally tiring, considering my schedule. I can't wait to meet Mabel!

14 Dec - 17 Dec:
SRC training course. Bah. Another leadership course to attend. This time for serious matters...have to plan the activities for the entire year. Brain-storming! Bummer!

19 Dec - 25 Dec:
SRC + MTs of clubs and society training course. ARGH!!! I can't believe it that it overlaps Christmas! I've informed the President that I will leave the training grounds early for Christmas...perhaps on the 22nd or 23rd.

26 Dec - :
New semester begins!

WHERE'S THE HOLIDAY I'M SUPPOSE TO HAVE???!!! *hits heads on wall*

I seriously don't know when I can meet Fern :( If not by this year, I hope to meet next year before Mabel leaves...sigh...how sad..

Off for a Few Weeks

I can't wait to go home!! A couple more hours til tomorrow, and I'll be on my way back to PJ! *rub hands with glee*

I am totally looking forward for the nice bed, good food (and adequate supply as well) and the warmth of the family :) Ah...it's been weeks since I touched home (when home is just 300+ km away. Bah)

The only set-back is that I won't have the internet access for the next 3 weeks! 'Hurrah'. Well, it doesn't really matter as most of my friends are back in PJ :D If not, my handphone will still be turned on all the time for any out-of-state-calls.

Currently, I'm lacking in sleep, nutrition and energy (brain-juice level at 'critical'). For the past couple of days, I've been sleeping at 3 am, while for yesterday (or more like this morning)I slept at 4+ am! Had just a couple of hours rest before I had to get up and continue doing the assignments. Sigh. Such is life. Thankfully everything is settled now :)

I'm tired and hungry...had 4 pieces of biscuits for dinner yesterday (had biscuits for breakfast and instant noodles for lunch yesterday), and had no breakfast nor lunch today. All I had was just a roll of RM 0.50 stuffed-with-cream bread half an hour ago...and I can't be bothered to eat anymore. Nyah.

Tired...will write some other time.

Voluntary Euthanasia Should Not Be Legalised

It's interesting to know where this issue stands in this fallen world. This is my debate topic for the training later in the night (since it is already morning that I am typing this post)

Loads of articles are available on this debatable issue. The actual topic for the mock debate is: "Voluntary Euthanasia Should Be Legalised" & my team is the several types of euthanasia, being the active, passive, voluntary, and involuntary. However, euthanasia itself is something I personally disagree to, despite the different types of it.

While reading through several articles on this issue, I came across a phrase, or perhaps a term, which I can't help but agree with. The term is "Slippery Slope", an argument frequently used against legislation & which holds that it is impossible to set secure limits (on voluntary euthanasia). To put it into a more graphical perspective, it simply says one thing: " If voluntary euthanasia is legalised, the possibility of it leading inevitably to involuntary euthanasia is present."

...and involuntary euthanasia simply means: a case where an individual may distinguish between life and death - and may fully realise the difference between them, any medical killing against the person's wishes is involuntary. If, for example, a man knows he is going to experience severe agony, and does not consent to death, euthanasia imposed upon him is legally, classed as murder.

As a Christian, indeed, I agree that euthanasia, whether voluntary or not, should never be legalised. Not only does Christianity states its stand, but the Muslims, Jews, Catholics, Buddhists, Sikhs, and the Hindus are on the same side (for once).

Buddhism, Sikhism and Hinduism do not emphasise on the issue of euthanasia. However, all of them do state that the result if euthanasia could cause the damage to the "karma" of the believer/ person.

Whereas, the Christians, Muslims, Catholics and Jews stand on the point that "life is a gift from God" and thus, no one should take it away by him/herself, or do any damage to it, unless by the natural will of the Lord. All these religions and beliefs state that human beings are made in the image of God, thus making each individual extremely valuable, and each life, sacred.

Ah well, to read more 'bout this ethical issue, this site is quite comprehensive: Euthanasia.

Duty vs Desire

Every time I think that the events in my life would slow down already, that's when MORE events pop up. I received several sms-es during the weekend from the Debate Society of my uni, asking me to join them again; this time, for an important mission: The Royals Debate (national level). That wasn't just all that they sent me, Michael called me up to get me to go! Argh! The one phrase that disturbed me for the entire weekend was, "We are counting on you." I told him directly that they can't count on me! I am not a debator! I've NEVER been to a debate competition out of school! The only time where I debated was when I was in Form 4, and that's it!

My team, consisting of Sue Ann, Kenneth and myself did a good job at that time, and we went all the way to the finals. However, we lost by just ONE mark to the opposition! Bummer! The judge said that we contradicted our point, but we didn't!!! From that day onwards, I didn't touch debates anymore....I told myself that I am NOT the person for it...but when uni life began...EVERYTHING took a twist.

Mistake. I joined the Debate Society, thinking that it was the ONLY english-speaking society in the uni, and I rather join the Debate Society than any othe Malay-speaking one. Mistake. Potential. Bah.

Sigh. The Royals Debate will be held at UKM this year, and the dates stretches from the 28th of Nov- 4th Dec. I would LOVE to go! It has been my 'dream' (so to say) to enter this national level competition! Alas, the time had finally arrived....BUT I can't go!!!The reason: The SRC training on the 1st-4th Dec. Bummer! I hate being stuck in situations like this one. Argh... yeah, I know that it is my duty to attend the training sessions, but...:(Ah well, duty will have to come first. I'll obey and do my best in carrying out my calling.

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I SO can't believe it! God knows the heart, and HE sees the desire within! I can finally go for the Royals debate!!! Ahaahahahahahaha....this is fantastic! But..but...I have NEVER been to a 'real' debate competition! SCARY!!!

This is a national event and it will be totally terrifying and pressuring to stand in the midst of THOUSANDS of people, HUNDREDS who are participants, a GREat number who are experienced debators, and THREE, who are the defending champions! *squeezes through the crowd for some fresh air* gasps!*

How am I going to handle this with my team mates. They have NEVER debated in their life. Oh no no...this is going to be a totally new experience!

The title I received for this week's training session was " Euthanasia should be Legalised" and my team will be the opposition. Huhu...so tough a topic...

Pls keep me in your prayers as I juggle my studies, Student Rep Council duties and this debate competition. Thanks!... Oh , I will welcome any comments :)

And I thought things would have settled...

The 'misunderstanding' between my room mate and another friend has manifested into the 'difficult to be friends with each other' level. Sigh. I can't believe that this kind of situation can happen at the age of 21! It feels like a kindergarten scenario! Bummer. How can I face these 2 friends?

I must be one of the blurest among the 5 of us as I just came back form 'home'...haha...Abi's home, to be exact ;) I didn't know what happened during the weekend back here, in the uni. I had a GREat weekend :) Pastorpher, Rhema, Choy Quin, Shawn, Herbie and team were in Kuantan! I had a nice time catching up with almost all of 'em.

Anyways, coming back to the initial topic ( I ALWAYS run out of the topic!! >[ ), I overheard the situation that took place during the weekend while my room mate was on the phone with her friend. REally sory for eaves dropping...but this is such an 'awareness' sort of incident. I wouldn't have known what happened if not for that conversation. Sad la. This kind of thing can still happen at my level. AIYO!

Enough said cos I still am not sure of the real situation (what happened during the weekend)

People Need the Lord

Everyday they pass me by,
I can see it in their eye;
Empty people filled with care,
Headed who knows where.
On they go through private pain,
Living fear to fear;
Laughter hides the silent cries
Only Jesus hears.

People need the Lord,
People need the Lord;
At the end of broken dreams,
He's the open door.

People need the Lord,
People need the Lord;
When will we realize
People need the Lord.

We are called to take His light
To a world where wrong is right;
What could be too great a cost
For sharing life with one who's lost?
Through His love our hearts can feel
All the grief they bear;
They must hear the Words of Life
Only we can share.

People need the Lord,
People need the Lord;
At the end of broken dreams,
He's the open door.

People need the Lord,
People need the Lord;
When will we realize
That we must give our lives,
For people need the Lord.
People need the Lord.

Patience- I'm lacking of it

It can be quite frustrating when room mates are selfish, self-centered, and somewhat not very rational. Oh, should I also include, 'traditional-minded'. *sigh* I need a place to complain.

I have been very patient with the attitude of my room mate for quite some time already. I did try to tell her the rational behind things, but she's just too hard-headed to listen to anything that I say. So far we haven't had any 'big' quarrels. However, the amount of disagreements are draining my spirit.

I don't want to cause any emotional situations; my room mate is hot-headed as well...she gets annoyed, frustrated, and looses her temper VERY quickly. Plus, she's scary when she doesn't speak and just walk-off her way! Time after time the other friends of mine would ask me what's with my room mate. I just couldn't answer them.

My room mate doesn't really share; she doesn't open up, and she believes that there's nothing fair in this world. I reckon, all she believes is herself! That's what she always say, "Can't believe in anyone but ourselves la..." Typically 'Chinese' huh? Sometimes, being too independant just isn't the in-thing. *double sigh*

I find it really sad as she doesn't have anyone to confide with. At least for myself, I can go to my other friends (there are 5 of us Chinese in my course, including my room mate and I) and talk thins out with them, though things that are slightly more personal won't get through to them. She raises her voice very quickly, and sometimes it really annoys me. Bah.

What can I do but to pray for her? Truly, people need the Lord. I'm reminded of the song once again. It's no use getting frustrated with my room mate 'cause I have another half a year to stay in the same room as her. Sometimes I wish that I am still in the same room as my 1st batch of room mates, HT & KK. They're nice and pretty fun to be with too.

It's Strange, Isn't It?

Inspirational Email

It's Strange, Isn't It?Isn't it strange how a $20 bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping?Isn't it strange how two hours seem so long when you're at church, and how short it seems when you're watching a good movie?

Isn't it strange that you can't find a word to say when you're praying, but you have no trouble thinking what to talk about with a friend?

Isn't it strange how difficult and boring it is to read one chapter of the Bible, but how easy it is to read 100 pages of a popular novel?

Isn't it strange how everyone wants front-row-tickets to concerts or games, but they do whatever is possible to sit at the last row in church?

Isn't it strange how we need to know about an event for church two or three weeks before the day so we can include it in our agenda, but we can adjust it for other events in the last minute?

Isn't it strange how difficult it is to learn a fact about God to share it with others, but how easy it is to learn, understand, extend and repeat gossip?

Isn't it strange how we believe everything that magazines and newspapers say, but we question the words in the Bible?

Isn't it strange how everyone wants a place in heaven, but they don't want to believe, do, or say anything to get there?

Isn't it strange how we send jokes in e-mails and they are forwarded right away, but when we are going to send messages about God, we think about it twice before we share it with others?

It's strange, isn't it?

--Author Unknown

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Give For Your Own Sake

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10/12/05
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GIVE FOR YOUR OWN SAKE - - - - -
By Max Lucado

You don't give for God's sake. You give for your sake. "The purpose of tithing is to teach you to always put God first in your lives" (Deut. 14:23 TLB).

How does tithing teach you? Consider the simple act of writing a check for the offering. First you enter the date. Already you are reminded that you are a time-bound creature and every possession you have will rust or burn. Best to give it while you can.

Then you enter the name of the one to whom you are giving the money. If the bank would cash it, you'd write God. But they won't, so you write the name of the church or group that has earned your trust.

Next comes the amount. Ahhh, the moment of truth. You're more than a person with a checkbook. You're David, placing a stone in the sling. You're Peter, one foot on the boat, one foot on the lake. You're a little boy in a big crowd. A picnic lunch is all the Teacher needs, but it's all you have.

What will you do?
Sling the stone?
Take the step?
Give the meal?

Careful now, don't move too quickly. You aren't just entering an amount . . . you are making a confession. A confession that God owns it all anyway.

And then the line in the lower left-hand corner on which you write what the check is for. Hard to know what to put. It's for light bills and literature. A little bit of outreach. A little bit of salary.

Better yet, it's partial payment for what the church has done to help you raise your family . . . keep your own priorities sorted out . . . tune you in to his ever-nearness.

Or, perhaps, best yet, it's for you. For though the gift is to God, the benefit is for you. It's a moment for you to clip yet another strand from the rope of earth so that when he returns you won't be tied up.

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From When God Whispers Your Name
Copyright 1994, Max Lucado
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Count My Blessings

">I really have to count my blessings. I think I've been receiving WAY too much and giving out WAY too little. Bah.

I'm really touhed by the thoughts and gestures of the people whom I get in touch with...for instance, the Tan family. I think I owe them SO much...I doubt I can repay them for their kindness.

I spent the weekend with them as usual. I took Abi's room (poor Abi...always have to give up his room for the weekends) and had a wonderful experience as an emcee on Saturday morning. I had a good time of fellowship with the family and ah, they make me feel SO part of them. *touched*

Uncle Francis treats me like his daughter, just that this daughter is from somewhere else... appeared suddenly from no where..haha. When aunty Rosalind met her friend in a restaurant and her friend asked if all of us are her children, she responded that all of them are except me (true true), but uncle Francis added that I am 'his' daughter if not that I am aunty Rosalind's...haha. Totally touched lor.

PLUS, the coming weekend, Pastorpher, Uncle Herbie, Choy Quin, Shawn and I think Rhema too, will be coming over to Kuantan. I reckon Mr Sim plans to stay with Abi, so I have to move out. In any case, he is looking forward to see me move out of the room. Gah. I'll let them have the room la. Shawn and Abi haven't seen each other for wuite some time d, so it's right that Abi gets his room and shares it with Shawn. I plan to stay over at Aunty Evelyn's although Uncle Herbie is staying there too, I heard. So basically, I'm a nomad...I still am unsettled. Hah.

However, when Uncle Francis dropped me back to my uni (yes, he sends me back to uni EVERY Sunday!!! Ah...totally touched and full of debts!), he told me that I can stay over at their house s it wouldn't be a problem. I can sleep with Tiff, while Phoebe moves over to the master bedroom....ahhhh!!!! I'm....overwhelmed by the amount of love and care! Huhu...I miss my daddy. Uncle Francis is just like my dad (in Kuantan)

I thought I won't be geting any family-love while I am here, in Kuantan, but NO! I get equal amounts of it! Oh, how blessed I am! This wretched soul doesn't deserve such wonderful blessings....I am TOTALLY thankful!

Here's the blunder

Here's part of the conversation...when things started to get totally silly...

mabellimmeishi says:
18th november?

mabellimmeishi says:
come and stay!

mabellimmeishi says:
please!

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
ahahamy exam ends on the 23rd Nov la, hon

and after that, all these went into Shu's window!!! Bummer!

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
but i'll be in Spore from 11-13 Nov for my cousin's weddign

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
maybemaybe we can meet then

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
will contct u if i get to JB before those dates

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
no worries!

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
we'll meet!

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
i promiseunless I die b4 then, of course

Here's where Shu steps in...

blessed says:
eh

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
but Ruth Wong misses Mabel Lim too muchso she will definately meet up with her

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
by hook or ny crook

blessed says:
i'll not be in singapore lah

blessed says:
HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAH

blessed says:
HOY

Check this out...*smacks forehead*

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
i know la

blessed says:
its shu yi hre lah

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
JB and Spore is too near to miss!

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
i might stop by at Ps Tim's placeor something like that

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
pay a visitetc

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
drop by ur house to disturb ur parentshehe

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
or just drop by to give u a good hug b4 i go over!

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
oh no

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
wrong window!

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
huhhu

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
im so sorry shu

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
oh no oh no oh no

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
im SO SO So SOSo sorry

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
!

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
malunya

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
SORRY SHU'

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
REALLY SORRY

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
TOTALLY BLUR HERE LA

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
oh my gosh

Ruth: Faith vs Duty says:
i can't forgive myself

Yeah, so that's the conversation...bah...miss Wong need a real rest

A Total Blunder *smacks forehead*

Did a total boo boo this morning while I was on the msn...typed all the 'love' messages to the wrong person!!! Argh... this is what happens when you go online early in the morning when you have already had a full day attending classes.

Instead of typing the messages to Mabel, I typed it onto Shu's window! Argh...SO malu! I had to apologise several times cos Shu actually said it was her, but i didn't notice and still went on typing the messages thinking that the window belongs to Mabel and I...argh-eth! I SO couldn't forgive myself...even until now!

shu had a great laugh, and I bet miss Lim would too. *sob* How can I do such a mistake?? Lack of sleep...I blame it on the lack of sleep!

Disturbed

Issue #1

I feel disturbed. Well, my mind isn’t at peace… the issue that ticked me off is the inefficiency of the council. I would really like to know the dates of the training courses that I have to attend during my semester break. Yes, my break will be disrupted! I know that full well when the previous exco member approached me to run for the elections; I had to ask her what are the sacrifices I have to make as an exco member and one of the sacrifices is my semester break…some of it will be taken up for the council.

Alright then.

I just received news that there’ll be 2 courses to attend during the semester break in November-December. Argh!! The dates aren’t out yet, but I am already disturbed by the news itself! Okay, IF I really have to sacrifice my opportunity of going to Myanmar, I can still accept that. Although I really want to go for the mission trip, for the sake of the students in my university/ for the sake of the training that I have to undergo as a SRC (Student Representative Council) member, I am willing to give it up.

However, I am NOT willing to give up my YLDP week for training!! ARGH!!! I really pray and hope that I need not go for any training during that period of time. I have already volunteered to be a helper for YLDP this year. It’s been YEARS since I participated in YL! Really annoyed here…

Case close for issue #1.

Issue #2

*!Caution!* “Do not compare me with anyone for I am a unique individual! Don’t expect me to live as someone else’s shadow.”

I really dislike it when people compare me with others. I mean, I am who I am! If I am in the wrong, do correct me. But I have my abilities; I have my personality; I have my own values, beliefs and conduct. So, don’t compare me with others, especially when it comes to how I deal with people.

My president & I were having a short discussion. The thing that sparked my ‘wrath’ was when he said “I hope you can speak out more often. Here, at the council, you need not be so shy; just speak forth your comments, views and ideas. I know it can be uncomfortable to be the only non-Muslim. Learn from TFL. She could work well with the Malays.”

Right. That hit the bull’s eye. First of all, I am NOT TFL. In addition to that, I CAN work well with the Malays! Seriously. I have my share of complains, but I am alright when I work with them! Just ask my partner, N. She’s the other faculty rep sitting in the council with me & she is one of my closest Malay friends. She could testify that I have no problems working with Malays. I am not all that racist, and I rarely judge a person by their religion. (I can’t say that I am entirely not racist either) If I do, I won’t be in this uni ‘til now! Even my project group members can testify that I can work alright with them. Perhaps even better if they were to compare me to my other Chinese friends who struggle when working with them.

*sigh*

Such is life. I reckon if he (president) were to bring this sort of issue up again, he’ll have to taste my ‘wrath’. I really respect him and look up to his leadership. Yet, as a leader, he has to respect my entire package as well. As for now, I forgive and leave this matter alone. I want to fight for my rights as much as I fight for the rights of the students on the whole.

I am an individual just like everyone else. I believe that there is a need for a certain level of respect towards each other. What do you all (those reading this post) think?

Case close for issue #2

Kursus Kepimpinan Perdana 2005

Here are some pics taken at the course I attended 2 weeks ago at PD World Marina Resort.

< All the 3 main races represented. Sadly, I am the only one among the 3 of us who got into the council officially. :(











< We were the only 6 girls from KUKTEM who attended the course.

< All from my uni (with the officers from the Education Ministry)

^ Left: Housemate, Sothi & I at the apartment.

^ Right: All set to leave the place for uni.

Too Shocked to Say Anything...

Receiving the news to be the co-emcee for the Methodist Kindergarten's concert this coming Saturday was crazy enough. Today, Aunty Melinda, my supposedly co-emcee, pulled out to do back-stage duties instead! Bummer! I am now the 'official' emcee for the event! Gosh...what am I to do???!! I think I'm gonna go bonkers!

There'll be LOADS of work to do this week, tests and assignments to finish up as well. *sigh* Why are all these happening to me?? How far can I go? How much longer can I withstand such pressure??! No doubt it'll be a great learning experience & yeah, it's an opportunity that won't come along often. I told Aunty Melinda and Aunty Rosalind that I'll try...I'll do my best. I just hope that I won't cause any boo-boos...it's my first time being an emcee...whatmore for such an event! Gah. I am to speak both English AND Bahasa Melayu this time...eekkk.... (such a good opportunity to practise my public-speaking skills...it'll be useful for MPP...pah)

I told both the aunties to cover me in prayer as I am not very confident in doing this...I told my family to pray lots lots too! If you are reading this post, kindly keep me in prayer too. Your prayers will help much! *hugs*

Blessed Beyond Measure

*sigh* I owe the Lord just way too much. Nothing I do will be able to repay all the blessings that He has showered upon me. The weekend was undeniably wonderful. Perhaps it’s been too long since I stepped on the grounds of Kuantan town. *shrugs*

I SO wanted to go home (PJ) this weekend. However, I decided not to when KHup told me that he is coming down from Kota Bharu. Like how often do I meet him? (How often do I meet my parents?!!! Bummer) It’s time to do some catching up :) and hanging out too! Not as if I like hanging around in the shopping complexes, but for the sake of catching up, anything goes! Teehee…

KHup came down on Thursday night & stayed over at Aunty Evelyn’s house. Basically, all the bumming around took place only on Friday…

Friday, September 29, 2005

I seriously owe Dr Chan a lot. *sigh* When only can I repay his kindness?...What? Accept all the blessings with full gratitude and grace? Nyeh…I can try, but I can’t do it every other time! We went ‘stock’ shopping, had lunch at Kenny Roger’s, and watched a movie, The Myth, before visiting the watch shops to get Nichol a watch (he just had to get that kid a little gift as she offered her bed to him for the weekend). Yeah, so after that ‘watch hunt’, we ended up buying a PINK PPG watch for her…aiks…it’s SO not me, but Nichol adores pink like most girls do.

The Vintage was our next stop, where KHup got 2 bottles of red wine; one, a product of France, while the other, a product of South Africa. We left the place as Happy Bunnies (more like he’s the happy bunny) and headed straight to MGpS to pick Nichol up from school. I had a great time exchanging ‘school days experiences’ with him. I suppose, sitting around in that primary school brings back memories of our school days. *sigh* Those were the days where there were less worries and decisions to make on our own.

We went back to Uncle Jeff’s place to rest, bathe and then go out for dinner together…Kuan joined us :) (I haven’t touched Abi’s house for the entire day!!) I had a taste of the red wine, which KHup bought! Hmm…okay la, but the one I had at the dinner in Swiss Garden KL with Kenneth’s family was WAY better lar huh. The price difference is like ‘one sky, one earth’. :D We continued with the other bottle of red wine after dinner at Uncle Jeff’s place. Heehee…I was red like a tomato le! Biasa la…when I drink even the slightest bit, my face will turn super red. Bah. I rarely take alcohol, and well, I don’t really like alcohol either. The first time I took alcohol (a good serving of it) was during the dinner at Swiss Garden…it wasn’t nice to refuse in front of everybody, so I just tried. It wasn’t too bad. Half a glass is OK… This is my 2nd time drinking such a thing. Total ‘jakun’ man, but as long as I don’t take more than one glass, it should be OK…just to get my blood going :)

We sat around and had fellowship ‘til late night. I got back to Abi’s house at 12.30 a.m! Pai-sè man…Uncle Francis was still awake and was surprised to see KHup at his door. Nobody expected him to be in town, I reckon…Some kinda low-profile thingy. The day was nice, I have to admit. Despite the uncountable times of ‘pai-sè-ness’ I encountered, I cannot deny that the day was good!

Saturday, October 01, 2005

ERgh…I SO had to pull myself outa bed this morning. I had to complete my homework to be handed up on Monday itself! Bummer. In addition to that, I have a Student Council meeting to attend on Sunday night, and that would take up my Sunday night already; there’ll be no time to do any other work on that night. The sacrifices I have to make…eekkk.

I went out for lunch with the same group of people, plus Uncle Peter and his children. It was a short meet up before KHup leaves for KB again. Gosh, I really don’t know when we will meet again. I’ll be SO busy with exams and Student Council, and then in November, I’ll be traveling to Singapore for Moses’ wedding and may travel to Myanmar for a mission cum exposure trip. I’ll be off from uni until December, and will only get back to uni earliest by the last week of December. I was thinking that if I am naughty enough, I’ll just come back to uni the next year! Gahahahaha….we’ll see how lar huh. I may not be able to do so as I am now the Exco member in the Council. I may just meet up with KHup in PJ :)

*sigh* Friends; I cannot imagine life without ‘em. I miss my friends & my family. I really wanna go home. I wanna be back this weekend to see Kenneth off to Ireland :( It’s a pity that I have to sacrifice something to gain another. I look forward to meet KHup, but I also look forward to meeting Kenneth before he leaves. Due to the workload I have this weekend too, I can’t go back to PJ.

Next week will be another busy week for me. I have presentations, tests and assignments to handle. I reckon there’ll be some meetings to attend as well! Gosh…will I be able to handle so much in my hands? I pray that the Lord will give me the grace and strength to do so. The Methodist Kindergarten concert is also up next Saturday night. I was asked to be the Malay-speaking emcee & to work alongside Aunty Melinda, who will be the English-speaking emcee. Walauwey, the amount of things I have in mind. Madness!

It is truly my prayer that all will go smoothly and that I will NEVER lose sight of Jesus.