FUNNEH??? *<>*

Haha! Just wanted to update on some interesting things that happen yesterday. Was suppose to go to school. So was at Dhoby Ghaut MRT. Den suddenly from behind somebody called out "ZHU BA JIE!" And I spontaneously turned around, not to check out the commotion but rather, I turned around becoz I self-conciously thought that somebody had called me. Thankfully, I didn't reply and that person was a distance away. Phew! haha! Has always been like that. Used to people calling me nicknames. I had so many nicknames since primary school and I learned to accept people's humour on my name. In primary school, i remember my bus-kaki all call me Jelly becoz I was ... scuse me! not becoz I'm slimy but rather becoz i was very soft. Haha! And another interesting abt this bus-kaki thingy is we have a hireachy system. We have a Lao Da who usually is one of the oldest kid and he(so far no she) will take care of the rest. In my last year of my primary school, i finaly make it to the top seat. For 1 year, I was the Lao Da where the younger kids will look up to me. Haha! King! Then also on the bus we will play alot of games. We played Chinese Zombie on the bus. Very hard to explain how we play lah but we really enjoyed it. We also play "Ji Go Pak" but slightly different. We played in pairs. 2 vs 2. Shiok! I was one of the top King! Also at certain route, there will be a hump. All of us will be at the last row of seats waiting for Uncle to drive pass the hump and everybody will throw themselves into the sky. Haha! So fun.. until once i kena called by Uncle and got a caning. I was crying so badly until my Lao Da had to console me like a little boy. haha! Shiok siah! Den I also had sweet memory. My first crush. Haha! We were in the same bus for 1 year. Uncle will always pick me up before picking her up. So we usually have a pre-arranged seatings. So my and her seatings were apart. So I purposedly told Uncle i want to change seat and purposedly sit behind her seating. Haha! Shiok! We will like once in a while play "Ji Go Pak" and I will purposedly let her win. Haha! But then she moved house den no longer take the same bus. So sad. But I kept sitting at the same spot, remembering all the sweet memories. Haha! How sweet and innocent can one be when one is young! Anyway back to my nicknames. Secondary also got a lot. Zhu Ba Jie lah, Xiang Jie (Aroma Sister). Den in JC got Xian Ji (Salted Chicken). Den in army got Zhu Zhu(erh.... xox") Den also if you call my name very first it sound like Jie Jie or vice versa. So many times outside and even in church, when people called their Jie Jie, I will spontaneously turned around to check out who is calling me. Pai Seh man! Haha! But i still love my name!

Den another interesting thing was when I was at PS. I was in this video shop and they usually have a few TV on screening different shows. So I happened to look at this TV which was screening a muted WWE. It was showing this female wrestler on the ring yelling away. The funny thing was at the background, another TV was playing this either Korean or Jap movie and was the voice of a female crying and lamenting. It was so funny at that point. Seeing a female wrestler and hearing a different language in a crying tone. I nearly burst out laughing. Haha!

Hmmmm

A lot of things had happened but I am not too keen to update. Always like tat one. Once near exams, xian 1/2. (no wonder my mum gave me my name) Haha! I'm trying to look on the bright side. This will be my last semester.... if i even clear it. Haha! I must and I will with hard work and God's grace and favour. Most prob this will be the last update (cross-fingered) until after exams. Haha!
Maybe just update on one incident. A very cute and funny incident. During our Mission Dinner Nite, while in the midst of William's sharing, litte Daniel needed to go to the bathroom. Since William was busy, I offered myself to help bring Daniel to the toilet. To my 'horror', he wanted to do BIG one. Oh gosh! HOw! I nvr done such 'maintenane' work before. Haha! I tot of getting Lydia to help but then think again, maybe it is a good training ground for me. So little Daniel sat on the bowl happily while I stand at the door still pondering on the question: "What am i doing here?" haha! So as Daniel was doing his biz, he was making the farting sound with his lips. So I decided to show him how to do the pop sound using the lips. And I ask him if he knew how to do it. And to my surprise, he answered cheekily, "This one too simple, I dun want to do" It really caught me off guard and gave a heartily laughter. People outside must be wondering which cranky person is in the toilet. But as I laughed it out, somehow the word really spoke to me. Do we have such mentality as well? Do we find excuses to not to do some things. In our service to our Lord, do we clearly distinguish what we can do or what we shd do or not. This service is too trival and simple for me therefore I won't do. Stacking of chairs are for the LOGISTIC people, I dun want to do. The list can go on. Sometimes, I'm guilty of making excuses. But it really points down to our heart. In our mouth, we profess that our Lord is a servant King but do we follow His servanthood heart or do we just simply want to be served as a king. Society has shaped us to be inwards looking, taking care of ownself first and being oblivious with the needs of the people around us. I really admired many of our church and ministry workers. They get themselves involved in works that are above what is required from them. And I know it's from their heart, their love for God. But yet it is also sad that many who comes to church, comes with a heart of just being a member. They come with the mentality of what can the church offer me and BY THE WAY, here is what I can OFFER to the church. This mentality is seen thruout church from the youths to the adults. I am saying this not to discriminate or judge against such people but it really saddens my heart. How can one behave as if he or she doesn't belongs to the family? This is not a recreational or country club. Being part of the family requires commitment and love as well. It's not just about paying your 'bills' and you are done. I am worried. Becoz if that's how this generation is moving towards, I can only pray for God's grace and mercy be upon them.

Lord! Help us to heart Your heart beat. Help us to see Your vision. Forgive us for our selfishness and our inwardly looking heart. Help us to turn away and instead fix our eyes on You. Let us move towards where You are moving. Let us come together as a family, loving one another, serving each other, just like what Jesus would have done. Lord, have mercy upon us! Amen!

haTe haZe

Haze, Haze... Go away
Come again
Another...... (@$#&*@&#*$&#@($

Dun ever come back. You are disrupting my life. The weather becomes so warm and everywhere seems like it's in a fire aftermath. Smoke everywhere. I dun mind if it's like Genting cool fog but it's totally different. And I also realised something from this haze. My nose not working too well. People tell me they can smell BBQ smell becoz of the haze but I totally couldn't. But funny leh! When 'SOMEBODY' sneaked out some gas, I can smell. Why? MR ONG, care to explain why? haha! opss....! Nvm. I think the worst is the haze is disrupting my keep-fit session. I can't go outdoor at all. I can't go play basketball. ARrrrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhh. And I have been feasting the last few days. That's it! I'm putting it back. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
And the haze also affects the mood. Haizzzzzz! Pls, let the haze go away. I want the sun! I want to be cheerful! Yeah!!!!! q : :P

MEN vs BOYS

Yesterday (Sunday), came to church early to bring granny to church and as well as to prepare for worship. Was playing Bass. Finally, I could hear myself. And no more "ko ro pok" sound. I found that the sound was clearer, cleaner and superb. WOOOO HOOO! If I can hear it, it also means everybody else can hear it. Play wrong = everybody hear it. Hmmmm....... But was shiok lah! (and also a big thanks to those who encourage me with their kind comments on my playing! it's all by God's grace)
Oh! And it happens to be our church 3rd Parish Birthday! Wooo HOOO! God is good and His hands have been always there guiding us. By His grace and love He has brought us this far. And I'm sure the Lord has more exciting plans ahead for us. Let's gear ourselves towards what He has planned for us.
So after the 2nd svc, went with the UNCLEs to celebrate Peter's birthday! Went to Sakura at Eastpoint. I ordered only Thai Iced Coffee (uncle Dino calls it Fried Ice Coffee; always disturbing the waiter or waitress) as I ate alot of Birthday brownies. muahaha! Had alot of fun with the uncles. Talked alot and crack jokes. My my! It's so fun to be with the 'old man' You may think they are just a bunch of outdated oldies, in their own time zone. But if you think this way, I'm really sorry for you. You are missing out the good stuffs. They really know how to enjoy themselves, pamper themselves. After the meal, went with Dino to pick up family then we left for Siglap Secondary for the soccer match - Veteran Match: SACC vs All Saints.
Well to keep the match commentary short, we won with a margin of 4-1. However the match wasn't that pretty. A lot of unfriendly and ugly incidents. The intial plan agreed was the match was to field a bulk of uncles. We fielded all uncles except for me and brian. The other side had abt less than half uncles and main bulk of youths. We started off the game well and I guess some of our uncles played pretty hard cotact which 'provoked' the opponents' youths. So they retaliate with rough and unfair play. Then some of the youths (realised that their feet can't do the move) start to let their mouths do the 'moves'. Sacarcism start flying. I was the culprit as well lah! But they started first. Uncle Phua got tackled in the leg and was limping. So I just commented it's an Old man injury. So some 'gin na' shot back at me saying "I tot they say they fielding kids" So I abit not too happy lah! So I purposely look at Uncle Brian and say," Uncle Brian, you know you are a fat kid." (sorry uncle brian, that was a big sacrifice for you) Then they also not too happy den start whining like babies. Well! I stop at that point alreadi. No point arguing with kids. Anyway, my feet is doing the talking. Theirs are just whining. Haha! I'm 25 and I will not resort to arguing foolishly. FULL STOP.

As I looked back on this match, though of it's ugliness, I learn a lot from it.
Firstly, I must really affirm and praise James. He was intentionally "zham'' in his thigh by the opponent. Instead of immediate retaliation, he stood up and walk off. My goodness! What a proud thing to do! Honestly, James look very cool when he just walked off and make the opponent look like a complete fool! A young boy showing an older boy what is sportmanship and most importantly, what is the right thing to do in God's eyes. If for me, I can't guarantee I can keep my cool. So James, not sure if you reading, but I just want to say, I learn something valuable from you that day. Anyway, shame on our uncles, they were the ones who invaded the field confronting the players. I know you all protecting the boys but very bad thing to do. GO and reflect. (hehe)
Secondly, I feel that our boys have matured alot. In the past, the boys always play to win. During the second half, we substituted the boys in and as they played, they were under immense pressure but not once did any lost their cool. And in a hard contact, nvr did they show their temper. My my! I'm so proud of all of them. It's like seeing your own son maturing. The joy, the pride, the heart-warming feeling. And I believe very much it's not the work of man but the work of God. The fruit of the Holy Spirit. So keep it up!
Thirdly, I think it's prety sad that even when Christians come together, it can turn so ugly. I'm not saying that the fault lies with the opponent. We do play a part in it. Sometimes, man(i'm referring to everybody) tends to let emotion run wild especially when in a tight situation. Usually, when you are losing in a match, they can't manage the emotions and they start either showing their frustrations or blabbering. I personally feel that losing a match at most just loses one's pride. But losing one's cool is as good as losing one's intergrity. Action speaks louder than words. Dun go around professing about your faith when your action is nothing but fallen short of what it is. I'm guilty of being a lousy testimony at many times. I am still learning and I thank God for teaching me this lesson in such a gentle manner. I can only come to the Lord seeking for His forgiveness and that He will continue to fill me with the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Back to the game. I played the 1st half as a left back. Not very comfortable becoz last time played defender nvr play offside. So wasn't able to adapt to play to the last man. Keep kena Uncle Dino screaming at me. Haha! But I tot I did well. Got twice I push-up the ball to mid field. Then very shiok becoz the feeling of creating threat to the opponent is so great. The opponents just look helplessly at you as you bring the ball up. Then one of the chance, I indirectly created a goal. Muahahaha! Cheers to me! But need to work on stamina. Improved but still running like a buffalo. Muahaha!

Sweet Day

It's a sweet day! (with lots of humour at Tampines McDonald! The bunch of us will be banned from there very soon!) And it's also filled with mixed feelings. Haha!

1 Big Mac Meal.... DOWNSIZE PLEASE!

Well! Today, I will share my 3 cents worth about losing weight. There are many reasons why people want to lose weight. "I want to wear sexier clothes'' "I want to look good" "I want to be as slim as that xxx model" "I want to appeal to the opposite sex" Blah blah! I am sure there's a whole list of reasons. To be frank, I am in the midst of 'trying' to lose weight. Am I motivated by the reasons above? I dun think I dare to deny. I sure do want to have good figure, wear nice fitting clothes, be attractive etc etc etc. But I guess my main motivation is not all these. These to me are just by-product of losing weight. My main reasoning is HEALTH.
Being unnecessary 'overloaded' poses a lot of health issues. Heart problem lah, artilery kena stuck lah, diabetic lah, kidney failure lah, blah blah. I may not have this problem now as I am still young but I can't guarantee in another 10 years time. I dun want to be struck with such diseases becoz of my weight issue. It's going to be financially draining and most importantly, those love ones around me will be burdened too.
Look at this way, when one is struck with illness, he/she will not be able to fully 100% love the people around them and neither can they fully 100% received the love from the people around them. What do I mean by that? Imagine I tell my loved ones that I love them while spilling blood, I can't imagine how sad that situation is. I can't fully express my love to them in my sickness. And likewise, the loved ones will have to share the burden to take care of me. This is definitely still love but love with a heavy burden. I will prefer them to love me with a carefree heart. Having said this, I'm not blaming those who had sickness that they are irresponsible and had caused hardship to the people around them. Sometimes, sickness can still struck when we are healthy. There are situations beyond our control. What I am trying to say is that in my best effort, I should take good care (stewardship) of my body so that it can be used by God in it's best optimise level.
So, this is my motivation! To lose weight for God, not for vainity nor for my own interest. That this body is for the Lord's use and let it be at the best condition. (hehe! secondary interest: wear nice clothes and look good) Another 7kg more to lose till year end. Must peservere on!

I'm In Love..... Once again

haha! Yes, I'm in love. But I won't say what I'm in love. haha!
Today decided to give myself a treat. Movie Buffet. I watched 3 movies. The Lake House, The Brothers Grimm and Take The Lead. Here's my verdict of the show
(DISCLAIMER: THESE ARE JUST PURELY MY PERSONAL COMMENT. IF YOU DON'T AGREE OR LIKE IT, I'M SORRY ABOUT IT! IT IS STILL JUST MY COMMENT)

The Lake House
Rating: 6/10

As I mentioned earlier on, I said I had watched a Korean version much earlier. This english version simply take the concept and the storyline is pretty much the same as the Korean one. It is about how this guy and lady met. But they lived 2 years apart. Their own form of contact was thru this mail box of this same house they are living in but in 2 different time zone. So the whole story develop and blah blah blah and they live happily ever after. However, I enjoyed the Korean one more. The Korean version was done in more arty way. If i didn't remember wrongly, there was less talking. The director was able to create this atmosphere where both parties are expecting for a reply from the other party. As a viewer, I too felt that feeling. It's like I'm part of the movie. However in the english version, that part of the story flow too fast. No chemistry. Haiz! What a pity. One good thing abt this version is the ending ended differently from the Korean version. At least the director didn't take whole-sale from the korean version.

Conclusion: Watch the Korean version.

The Brothers Grimm
Rating: 6/10

Hmmm.. B-Grade Horror-Comical Movie. Interesting story idea but the whole flow was like nothing much. No suspense, no thrill, no horror, no acting-skill, no romance.... Nothing! Honestly, to rate 6/10 is like doing injustice to my taste. As for the story, it's abt this 2 brothers who initially goes around cheating money by faking evil spirit in villages and then getting rid of them. Then the story develop till they really came to this village where the nearby forest is enchanted. Girls were being kidnapped and they were forced to go and save them from the evil witch-queen. Blah blah blah! So they saved them and it is a happy ending after all. Wow! I am lost for words.

Conclusion: Pay me the money! I will give you real horror and thrill.

Take The Lead
Rating: 8.5/10

This is such a great movie. Why did I totally miss it in the movie? I guess it didn't appeal to the mass. It is about this ball-room dance teacher who decided to go to this school and help this 'school-rejects' to turn over a new leaf thru dancing. Initially, it was hard becoz firstly the teenagers are hip-hop dancer and secondly, becoz they are seen as 'rejects', they do not have high self-esteem. So the teacher had a tough time but slowly he showed them the coolness of ballroom dancing and yet at the same time accepting their own culture and dance. Slowly they build this trust and friendship. They worked hard and picked up different types of ballroom dancing - Waltz, Tango, Salsa... Fantastic! Then the teacher sign them up for this ballroom dance competition. They did brilliantly at the competition - especially at one of the segment (can't remember if it's Salsa or Tango). Suppose to be a couple dance, they had a 2men-1lady dance. Very good idea though they didn't win but it was still very good. I guess it is more than just dancing. There was a moral to it. The teacher, who was under negative reaction from the parents, explained that his method of teaching is about teaching trust and respect. The guy leads the dance and the lady follows. The lady follow becoz she trust the guy and the guy also need to respect the lady. This is one cool and good movie not to miss especially those who love dance (for those pro, pls do not be too critical abt the dance movement and tactics and blah blah! it's just a movie! Enjoy it)

Conclusion: I am dancing all my way!

Well! As I have said earlier on, I am in love with....... dancing. Yeah! As I watch the movie, it really struck upon me. Life is just like a dance. God is the 'guy' who leads in the dance. And I am the 'lady' who simply just trust in Him and follow Him. Imagine if He leads and I simply just dance to my own rhythm and my moves. It's going to be a messy and ugly dance. But if I flow with Him, it's going to be my best dance(life). Something to think about. Personally, I love dance. I dun dare to say I'm a good dancer (especially i'm one who can't keep in beat) but I would love to dance. It's like freedom. Free to express yourself. Don't know how to explain lah but it's really real joy to dance. Maybe I shall go pick up ballroom dancing. Maybe continue with Salsa! Haha! YES! I AM IN LOVE WITH DANCING. But first need to lose more flabs. Kinda uncomfortable to dance with spare tyres. Haha! Talking about losing weight, I feel like bringing up my 3 cents worth of 'theory' on losing weight. Maybe not this entry. Another time. I LOVE DANCING! DANCING LOVE ME!

Craze over.....

Dun know why but suddenly in this mood. This mood to watch movies. But then not at the movies becoz nobody is as free as me to watch at the cinema and neither do I want to watch alone. So end up going to VCD shop to buy VCD and DVD. Haha! Last month I bought 4 VCDs. The Myth, Hoodwinked, Wallace and Gromit and Pirates of the Caribbean.
The Myth isn't that fantastic. The whole plot nothing fantastic and the Korean lady like a vase. Not much acting time for her. Honestly very disappointing.
Hoodwinked is pretty interesting. A bit of suspense but half way thru the movie I know the 'culprit'. However, it is interesting on how the story is being developed. Recommended.
Wallace and Gromit is highly recommended. Simple storyline but yet the whole plot is interesting and exciting.
Pirates of the caribbean (first episode) is superb. I regretted not watching it in the movies. I suppose everybody has watched it and need none of my recommendation. If you haven't watch, pls for your own sake go get the VCD or DVD for clearer picture.
Then today just bought another 4 DVDs. 16 Blocks, The Grim Brother, Take the lead and The Lake House. Haven't watch any of it yet. But i believe all are good movies. Muahahahahaha! Maybe i will watch The Lake House first becoz I actually know the story of this movie. Actually this is an re-enactment of a Korean movie which I had watch b4. I love the Korean version alot. So hopefully this english version is able to live up to that standard.

Why is it YOU?

Why is the wedding ring worn on the fourth finger? Any ideas! I also dun know why but here's an explanation which I came across. Very interesting! You can try it out for yourself. Here's what you need to do:

1) Firstly, (hmmm. dun know how to explain. just make your hand become the picture below)



2)Now try to open up the thumbs. The thumbs represents your parents. Human goes thru sick and death. The thumbs can be opened means that our parents will have to leave us one day

3)Now close up the thumbs and try to open up the little fingers. The pinky represents our children. One day they will grow up and have their own family.

4) Now close up the pinky and try opening your index fingers. These fingers represents your siblings. They too will have their own family and will part with us.

5) Now close up the index and try opening the fourth fingers. YOu can't right! This reprsents the husband and wife becoming as one. They can't be separated. Cool rite!

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Courage!

What is courage? Is it the absence of cowardness? Or is it doing or saying something that you would never dare to? Or is it a reflection of who is our strength? As a child of God, my courage is not in what I can do or who I am but it's becoz I know God is omnipotent. He is almighty. As long as I'm doing things in His will, I am confident and I have the courage to do it. Well! You may think it's easy said then done. I totally agreed. It's nvr easy. I wish I have the courage to do or say certain things but den I will ask myself if i'm doing it just becoz I want to do it or becoz it is right (in God's eyes) to do it. So den it pours down to not abt being courageous but rather am I in tune with God. If it's His will, den His strength will give me the courage to do it. I dun know if it makes any sense to any of you but even as I write this, I initially am writing with a question in mind. As I write, the answer is revealing. Hmmmm....

God is my strength!

I'm in LOVE......

Yes! I cannot deny anymore. Yes! I'm in LOVE! I have found my true love. In fact, my true love has always been there. I LOVE............... Cooking! Yes! I always enjoy cooking. Dun ask me why! It's just like that. Since young, I will always like to stay beside my mum when she's cooking in the kitchen. I will observe her every actions and will ask her questions. And this is how i picked up my basics. Den later on, it's thru watching cooking shows and observing how other pple cook. I dun dare to say I know how to cook alot of things. I can cook basic chinese dishes. To be frank, frying an egg is the hardest. There's so many ways of cooking an egg. And it really requires skills to cook the egg correctly. I love to bake but I dun know how to bake. Ironica? Yes! I would love to try baking but it's too expenisve. The ingredients are like way too expensive. And imagine I'm trying it for the first time. Imagine the whole things goes wrong and the money is down the drain. Woaahhh! Maybe when i started working den i pick up baking. I think so far I am better with western cuisine. I love my potato salad and pasta. I can say these are the 2 things that I am most comfortable with. Still experimenting on how to improve the dishes. Muahaahahahaha! Maybe they should start to have this title "House-husbands". Isn't this what the ladies want? Equality. YOu go out and bring back the bread and I will make dishes out of the bread. Muahahaaha! Chinese saying "Chi Ruan Fan" (eat soft rice). Too bad last time secondary school nvr offer guys to take Home Econs. I would have enjoyed it alot. Most prob can top the class. hahaha! Well! At least one thing I know is that I will never starve. I know alot of girls will be protesting and even cursing me, but i will still say this, "To depend on (nowadays) girls to dish out a meal for you, I rather do it myself" (Flying frying pan) (!%&#$&#%&#%&) Haha! Dun bother to throw anything at me. Prove me wrong. Bring me food! Edible one! Delicious one! Muaahahahhaha!

WHY? Life is so unfair

Yes! I'm protesting. Life is so unfair. Life being a girl is so much better. They get a wider (sorry! understatement) an unlimited range of closet. It's like what can a guy choose to wear. Either a shirt, T-shirt, polo or pants, shorts, jeans. That's about it. But for a girl, the list goes on. Not fair. haha! I came across this local blog that is selling Korean/Jap clothes. Very nice and also very reasonable price. My! my! How i wish i can wear..... erh.... nvm! muahaha!


Some sample of the dress. The above only S$29. I think it's worth buying sia. Anyway here's the link if anyone of you are interested. http://niuuniu.blogspot.com/