Saturday, January 28, 2006

the years of my childhood

A child I was, I grew up in my own world
Playmates I had, but I was still a loner
My 3 siblings were never there to play with me
In their metamorphical early adult years they were when I was born

I've always felt small everywhere I go

Toys I had many
Cars, soldiers, dolls
Guns, figurines, balls
Almost had 'em all
but playing was rare
my mom was afraid I scratched the marble floor
was afraid to spoil me if she brought me outdoors

primary school started
I didn't need to play at home anymore

Across the fields I'd run
to chase malay boys and play games
while the other girls were mingling, having their recess
Met new friends, they were cool to hang out with
I was envious they could play at playgrounds without parents yelling
I'd make up stories about libraries and projects
avoiding to go home early so that i could make merry

my mom hated my friends
whatever i wanted she hated

The caning stick was a common sight
running around the house, I screamed and cried
Under the bed I'd hide
I could never escape the terrors of that wretched stick
My tears,my only companion in the loneliest night

Is there any formula to make me grow up, fast?

Reluctantly, I bid my primary schoolmates well
off to Anglican High, my dream school as a child
The canings and verbal hurts remained
but I've found closer friends and a new love - basketball
We'd train and laugh, the times quickly passed.
Reality broke when I heard her holler once again

I didn't understand why

At 10, she wouldn't let me join brownies
At 11, she scolded me when I practised badminton
Through my teenage years, she resented me for playing basketball.
I felt restrained, lost, I would never ever live doing what I love

At 13, I met the Lord through a song
He showed me that my life meant more than what it seemed
I am imperfect but He loves me still
I am an ignorant child but He told me He is real

It hurt me the most when she called me a fool

I pursued on for the truth
He revealed even more while she remained aloof
Strength imparted, His mercy healed me
Through the criticisms I shall remain unfazed
With grace I shall love her

Indeed I'm a fool, a fool for Christ
I now live for His purpose
I now live for His people

God is good, I now have a new toy! The drums. hahaha.

The song that touched me is below.


SO YOU WOULD COME (thanks to guitar4christ.com)

BEFORE THE WORLD BEGIN
YOU WERE ON HIS MIND
AND EVERY TEAR YOU CRIED
IS PRECIOUS IN HIS EYES
BECAUSE OF HIS GREAT LOVE
HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON
EVERY THING WAS DONE
SO YOU WOULD COME

NOTHING YOU CAN DO
TO MAKE HIM LOVE YOU MORE
AND NOTHING THAT YOU'VE DONE
COULD MAKE HIM CLOSE THE DOOR

BECAUSE OF HIS GREAT LOVE
HE GIVE HIS ONLY SON
EVERY THING WAS DONE
SO YOU WOULD COME

COME TO THE FATHER
THOUGH YOUR GIFT IS SMALL
BROKEN HEARTS, BROKEN LIVES
HE WILL TAKE THEM ALL

THE POWER OF THE WORD
THE POWER OF HIS BLOOD
EVERYTHING WAS DONE
SO YOU WOULD COME

I was reminded of this song and all the emotions that I had when I heard this when I was 13 came alive again...Though at that time I already heard the songs a few times before, but somehow it spoke to me because I never felt that important in my life until I sang "EVERY THING WAS DONE, SO YOU WOULD COME". During my growing years, I used to resent my life...and wished it ended but as I continued to sing that song God painted a joyous picture of my family and the heavens celebrating when I was born.. Wow... and the tears flowed as I felt His love overwhelm me, telling me that I could come to Him no matter how broken I was. That day, Aug 13 2000, I officially became a Christian.

Monday, January 23, 2006

Chingay Full dress rehearsal 21 Jan

the girlies

hey they left me out in this spicegirls shot. haha..

Chingay Full dress rehearsal!

make up too thick!!! eeeew.

jules.jenn.joy.karen

peggie and her nice hair she went home on the train with.

drumwall twins.

Saturday, January 21, 2006

All my Springs are found in You

All my Springs are found in You
Every breath, You are the air

Every step, You motivate
Every laughter
its because You're here
Every work accomplished
I give thanks to Your power unleashed

On the cross, You sacrificed
Your life ended so that I can have mine
All my Springs are found in You
The Source that I return to

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was praying last night and the Spirit led me to write this after reading Ps 87.

Psalms 87:7
Both the singers an players on the instruments say, "All my springs are found in You."

Though as a musician we usually focus on skills, but indeed it is not about how skilled we are, but its about the spirit that we carry. It is not by human strength, not by might, but by the denial of self and glorification unto the Lord.

Release the joy within and perform our hearts out!
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006

super super super tight

a greater capacity to handle these
I need
a miracle
strength
alertness
grace
anointing
peace
Deadlines
20Jan : 1 4-pg newspaper
26Jan : 1 radio programme
01Feb: 1 multimedia music video
06Feb: 1 single camera film
06Feb: 1 crosscultural website
03 - 04 Feb: Chingay '06 ---- means training almost every night til then.
28 - 31 Jan: CNY '06 ---- means no work can be done.

My only free time daily is that 4 hours of sleep..but it is indeed a privilege to play for Chingay...and it is one of the things I look forward to daily.
Let the joy of the Lord be my strength.

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

A stranger

it was many years before
you caught my sight at the lift landing floor
i didn't know you then
but a tingling inside wanting to see you more
a stranger, probably i won't see again

weeks and months past
a cute stranger encounter left at that
with greater responsibilities to take
discovering a destiny meant days are simply activity-packed
a stranger, just one of the many strangers that i met

pursuing on to the ultimate goal
more of my time I give to God
He opened doors to what I've desired for
a place He promised me my destiny
but here, i also see a face...isn't that?
a stranger, have I met you before?

my heart my soul my all, to focus on Him I must
every distraction away it shall be cast!
the tingling returned
wait a minute, it was
that stranger, the impression did last!
UrghhhH! Can i please get you off my mind?!

Oh Lord, help me stay focused
You are my first love and always will
Let your will be done
for that was a stranger
a stranger, i shall admire from afar

Saturday, January 07, 2006

Simple Plan Needs Jesus

haha.. I came across this while being distracted from writing my cross cultural journals. This song is by Because We're Loved. Title : Simple Plan Needs Jesus. [no kiddingsss!!!] I was chuckling to myself when I saw this because I've always thought that they were lame.
download the song here or here.

Stop complaining, we're all tired of your whining
We do enough ourselves and don't need more from you
Your life's not what you make it seem
Thousands of fans and a hit CD
And there's more on the way or that's what they say
You know it's hard to feel sorry for you
When you're doing what so many kids want to
Whoa, whoa, give us good news
Whoa give us some good news
'Cause we all get a little bumped and bruised
But that doesn't mean that we all lose
And you're right, tomorrow won't be better
If everyone had a life like yours seems
You don't, you don't, you don't, you don't
Tell us anything good
Maybe that would be a refreshing change
That car, your test, you can't blame those on anyone else

When you wake up each morning and see the sun
do you think about all that the father has done?

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

the drippy diaries


this is the air I breathe
warm humidity lingers
particles, pollens, they are the floaters
the dusty and nasty
irritants that make my voice husky
my nose becomes haughty
it denies air entry
drip...drip..dripadrip
i'm now in a frantic
where are the tissues that my mom keep?!
drip...drip..dripadrip

AHH CHOOO~!

It's mucus out in a heap. =S
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I started out the first line wanting to write something inspirational, but this came out instead. Haha..oh well.. I get cold attacks pretty often. But I shall not confess negatively! This year, my health will get better!

More pictures from Thanksgiving cellgroup.

me and my cell leader, Bro Simon Peter.

the messy scene before it all started, getting ready the talents and props.

Chuck and Cheese in her favourite pose.

presenting to you Ella! poor Irwin had to put on make up.. haha

last but not least, me and sharon with our prizes. Cheers!


Sunday, January 01, 2006

Happy New Year

It's the first post of 2006.
It's 240am and I'm typing in my room, Celest is chatting merrily with my mom in the living room.

HAPPY NEW YEARRRRRR!!

It's been a great 2005, but I believe 2006 would be even greater, as God would bring forth many changes. As I look back, I have been touched to tears by how God has changed my life and I believe that there would be even more breakthroughs in the coming year!

Thank you Lord.
Had a thanksgiving cellgroup on Friday. The youth zone put up drama and dance for that day. My cellgroup put up this drama, a parody of Snow White - Singapore version.



(Left: Snow white. Flower. aka ah Hua)

(below: Ah Lian vs Mean girl)





(Left: Kind hearted SHE that befriended Snow White. Ella, Hebe and Selina in their ah go go position.)

(Below: I am so shocked that Melvin can act. This is me, with Jin Kiam Siap.)





(Me and my bestie Michelle Lam!!)