Footprints of Lives

Life is a long journey where no one can be 100% sure of what lies ahead of them. There will always be road blocks to hinder the ways where we have to detour or pause for a moment. In other days, we might lose our directions hence ended up losing our ways. All this are parts and parcels of our life journey which we must endure through.

There was a story of a man who was introduced to the family of Christ when he was young. However, due to temptation of the worldly possession, he left the family in search of a better future which he thought to be good. He enjoyed himself in the midst of all the entertainment and thought that that was life. Many years passed by , the young man started to feel a sense of emptiness in his heart. He continued to spend his time with the people around him but there still remain some form of emptiness which no amount of enjoyment could fill it up. There seem to be no purpose in his life and every days passes by just like that.

Is that the end to the story? Of course not, God had never give up on anyone despite the unperfectness of man. The man suddenly felt a sense of urge to go back to church. Due the man had to overcome many mental struggles before he decide to come back, he came back to the family of Christ eventually. There was much celebration and joy in the Heaven above as the lost sheep had returned to home once again.

One thing we can learn from the story is that life is never smooth or easy. We may get lost in our lives at some point of time, but the important thing is to come back to the correct path ultimately. At times where we feel hopeless or lonely, all the more we shall retreat into a corner or take a step back to listen to the sound beside us. We will see a clearer picture and may even hear the sound of God whispering into our ears if we will to pay attention to it. Remember we are never alone as God will always be by our sides as long as we're willing to let Him take control of our lives.

Alpha Weekend

Went to Furama Hotel for the Alpha Weekend during last sat. I was supposed to meet up with M, B & J at 8.50am at Bedok mrt. Guess what happened? M & I was late for only about 20min....:(. I guessed that all people are too used to dragging their time a bit here and there. What to do!!! Bear with it loh...haha!!
The lunch was abit dissappointing compared to the big feast that we had the previous time at Mercury Hotel (I still ate quite abit more, just abit more only that result in me gaining another 1-2 kg). Think I have to go jogging soooN.
One thing to mention was that my team was one of the two winner for the game that required us to try to wrap up the egg & ensure that the egg will not crack when thrown on the ground. So proud that our team won especially I had a hard time unwrapping the egg. The grand prize was a large packet of crackers which 'W2' mentioned that my prize is her prize and her prize is still her prize. Totally funny and ridiculous rite!!
Nevertherless, the whole event was a very good renew of my relationship with God and to prepare me for the more tedious route ahead. The way to God is always easy to know but difficult to reach. Therefore, Let's us not give us meeting together and to spur one another on towards the end especially when the day is approaching. Jia You, all of us!!

My 23th Birthday

12.03am (Fri)
After Lindy lesson, I was bathing when I received some sms from my niece, frenz(which I had not keep in touch for a long time) and even my cell member to wish me a Happy Bdae. So touched but luckily I'm still awake at that time. Haha!!

12.30pm (Fri)
Two of my colleagues gave me a treat at FeiCui restaurant at Tampines mall during lunch. Though we have not know each other very long, it does not matter as it's not how long we know one another but the relationship that counts

6.45pm-11.15pm
I met up with Ling and had dinner with S, J and WM at the coffeeshop nearby Aljunied mrt. It's been a long time ever since I met up with Ling. Chris joined us shortly before we proceeded to L's place for Alpha.We watched "Passion of The Christ" with most of the girls covering their eyes for they find the show too bloody. The Alpha ended with S giving a good sum-up of the whole Alpha. I must admit that I was quite distracted with the calls that I'm receiving from my frenz who had been waiting for me at Raffles for a long time. My 15min to the people seemed to take me more than 1hour. Haha!! No choice lah....people need to wait for the main lead to appear mah. (wan to vomit rite!!).

11.45pm-2.30am
Went to Indochine to meet up with yun and vivi who had been waiting for more than 1hr. Poor gals. Quite a number of people turned up which includes Eg, Ck, Web, Henry, GQ, S, S2, M, L, Mich, Ling,Vivi, Chris, Yun and even An and her frenz. There was a total of 17 people consisting of 6 guys and 11 gals. So wonderful to have so many people to celebrate my 23rd Bdae for me. Even touching when I found out that someone had to lie in order to make it for the celebration. Really had to appreciate the efforts the person took to turn up. Thank U...:). One thing to worth remembering was the conquering of Indochine by the magical dance performance of 4 young teenagers who include Eg, GQ, An and most importantly, ME. Due to the great and kind support of many of my fans around me, they requested for the band to play a swing song so that I can have the opportunity of doing a Bdae dance. I was "FORCED" to do a Bdae dance for all the people who were at Indochine that night. Frankly speaking, the people should pay to watch the show as it's such a wonderful and professional performance.
Some thoughts to share about: I enjoyed myself a lot thanks to all the people around me. I hope that we will continue to grow stronger in bond. Though we may not be able to accompany one another forever as we do not know what the future lies ahead of us. I prayed that we will never forget the friendship that all of us once shared and experienced before. Last but not least, to wish all my friends all the best in their career/studies.......and to find their "future partner" ASAP so that we will not grow to be lonely Uncles or Aunties when we are old. Friends Forever!! YAPEE!!

AHM -- 12Km Run

Got up pretty early for my breakfast this morning. It's going to be another new chapter of my life which I'm going to set another new record for myself. I'm participating in the AHM-12Km run. As far as I can remember, I had never run more than 8km in my 22++ years of my life. What make me want to take part in this run then? First, there are 2 females frenz joining --XJ & GQ. Hence through some persuasion from Eg and my 'stupid' ego creating problem....there am I waking up early in the run to get ready for run instead of staying in my comfortable and wonderful BED. How I miss my bed and my sleep!! And the best part is GQ had fall sick hence not taking part in the run anymore.

7-7.15 am
Reach city hall mrt and met up with up XJ and CK. We put our bags in CK's car parked at raffles hotel and was told that we had only 1.5 hrs to complete the run or we would be disqualified. And XJ had decided to run with her fren-WL. All of a sudden, my motivation are all gone and I'm thinking of going McDonald for breakfast instead. But wait long long lah, as if CK would let me do that. The weather was quite dark and seem like it's going to rain. Just like my feelings!! Ai Wat to do but to go ahead loh.

8-8.15 am
The race started at 8am and the first 1 km was simply taking a short stroll and doing some slow jog. I was feeling that the 1km seem to be 'no kick' ah!! The next 1 km towards the 2km was also another relaxing jog. Still quite fresh at this time.

8.15-8.30am
Somehow the distance seem to get longer and longer. Is it because of our stamina or is it because the distance is really longer? I dun know but I know that I'm having some stitch by this time. What to do ah!! Still have 9km ahead of me. Jia You, Joel!! U can do it. Yeh man!!

8.30-9am
There is not much talking between cK and me at this point of time as we're trying our best to focus on the run at this point of time. The distance is getting longer and longer by this time and we're not really sure whether we can complete the race or not. Really feel like cutting across to the 6km turning point instead of running for 12 km.

9-9.30 am
The tedious part is this portion as our body is very tired at this point of time. We felt like walking but I know that it I started walking, there is no way I can start to run again. Struggled like I have no tomolo to run!! Seemed like a never-ending route to me at this point of time.

9.30-9.40 am
I had reached the last 1-2 km at this point of time yet even so, it is still a struggle even to complete the last two Km. Finally arrived at the finishing point at 9.40am. Felt a new sense of achievement. It's not how fast we complete the race but the important thing is whether are we able to make it to the end instead!! The good thing is we made it...XJ & WL arrived ard 15-20min later.
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Shall We Dance

S & W came to my house to watch 'Shall we Dance'. The movie was pretty good and make me all the more to want to learn ballroom dancing-slow waltz. I had decided to learn Slow Waltz with S and perhap HC as well. The dance seemed so elegant and graceful which make S & me very eager to pick up this dance. I shall start searching for a suitable studio tomolo onwards. It's time to go to sleep. Good night!!

Well Done!!

08/09- Thur

Went for Lindy lesson and saw Jimmy appearing for lesson. What a surprise!! YY, C & HC appeared for swing fling too. Can considered as a gathering of the original group who joined together but left with only some still struggling to survive. So happy yet sad at the same time.

09/09- Fri

I was supposed to lead Alpha today as my L1 was busy going for his wedding. No choice but to take up the 'GREAT' responsibility loh. What to do but to prepare throughout the week. Luckily I got the help of many people such as CK, M, B...etc. I was still trying to prepare my material this morning as it seem that my week were all packed up with various activites. Finally managed to compile my info before 2pm and thanks to CK for co-ordinating the video and beginning portion. The Alpha was quite successfully as we managed to stir up some thinking for the people present which I personally think is very important to for each and every one of us grow.
We talked abit on the AHM run coming this sun. Much as we said about training and not trying, I think we should start praying VERY HARD now for most of the people running on sun. I think we do not have sufficient training at this point of time, therefore hard to imagine how are we going to complete the run? Though GQ & XJ said that they had not been running, I'd better pull up my socks just in case they are better runners than me. Go Ego go ego!!!
Whatever lah......as long as we are HAPPY!!! Horray........:)

Goodbye My Friend

Woke up early in the morning ard 4.15am. Had a hard time waking up as it’s been ages since I woke up so early. Nevertheless, had to do it to send A off at the airport. He should feel so touched by my actions (I hope).
Reached airport at 5.15am and loitered ard for a short while before meeting up with the rest which includes S, B, CW,Web and me plus A and his family. Went to food court for some breakfast before sending A off. It was supposed to be a moving and touching scene but with me n web around……Hehe!!!
Went to T2’s McDonald for our 2nd breakfast once again. Chatted for quite a while before proceeding to work. I got a feeling that today is going to be a tiring day as my eyes is almost closing right now.
People come and go out of our lives every day. There is no way we can capture things that is out of our hands. Hence we can only treasure the thing or people in front of us now. Let’s us continue to make the most out of our daily lives and to make a difference and impact to the surrounding beside us. Jia You!!! Want to sleep oredi………Haha!!

Expectations......STRESS

Stress, stress, stress!! This seem to be one of the common problem that many people are facing everyday. It may be due to work, family, friends....etc. The reason behind it is often when we perform below our expectations. We are afraid that we underperformed in our work/studies hence dissappoint the people around us. Or we are afraid how other people will look at us.
Have we realized that many a times the problem lies in ourselves instead of others. We may want a car but we need to face the problem of increasing expensess. We want the latest handphone but we do not really need the additional function at all. So what the earth are we wasting so much money in buying so much 'worthless' things for? Face it, dud!! It's all about the 'face' or recognisation we want. Hence we at the same time spend all our lives trying to work harder and harder to get the money required.
Maybe we shall take a step back and start to appreciate the little things around us. Instead of complaining about how hard life is for us, why not try to find some good points to take note of in the midst of the difficult situation? Life still go on regardless of our feelings, therefore let's try our best to lives each day to the fullest instead.