Full house 16.5 w/sub

this is my favourite part in full house.. (:

I Learned from You

one of my favourite songs.. i like how they sing, "i learned that strength is something you choose".

Joannie Rochette Montage - Born To Try [Delta Goodrem]

I miss ice-skating.. hehe

connie - somewhere over the rainbow..

omg!! i actually cried watching this la! she's amazing! and i super love this song.. and i loved how when simon was gonna comment everyone was so scared then when he said really nice things amanda kissed him.. (:

tell me why

you've gotta listen to this.. this kid is amazing.. but listen to the words of the song :)

Simple Plan - welcome to my life

Do you ever feel like breaking down?
Do you ever feel out of place?
Like somehow you just don't belong
And no one understands you
Do you ever wanna runaway?
Do you lock yourself in your room?
With the radio on turned up so loud
That no one hears you screaming

No you don't know what it's like
When nothing feels all right
You don't know what it's like
To be like me

To be hurt
To feel lost
To be left out in the dark
To be kicked when you're down
To feel like you've been pushed around
To be on the edge of breaking down
And no one's there to save you
No you don't know what it's like
Welcome to my life

Do you wanna be somebody else?
Are you sick of feeling so left out?
Are you desperate to find something more?
Before your life is over
Are you stuck inside a world you hate?
Are you sick of everyone around?
With their big fake smiles and stupid lies
While deep inside you're bleeding

No you don't know what it's like
When nothing feels all right
You don't know what it's like
To be like me

To be hurt
To feel lost
To be left out in the dark
To be kicked when you're down
To feel like you've been pushed around
To be on the edge of breaking down
And no one's there to save you
No you don't know what it's like
Welcome to my life

No one ever lied straight to your face
No one ever stabbed you in the back
You might think I'm happy but I'm not gonna be okay
Everybody always gave you what you wanted
Never had to work it was always there
You don't know what it's like, what it's like

To be hurt
To feel lost
To be left out in the dark
To be kicked when you're down
To feel like you've been pushed around
To be on the edge of breaking down
And no one's there to save you
No you don't know what it's like (what it's like)

To be hurt
To feel lost
To be left out in the dark
To be kicked when you're down
To feel like you've been pushed around
To be on the edge of breaking down
And no one's there to save you
No you don't know what it's like
Welcome to my life
Welcome to my life
Welcome to my life

Eu a cantar - Nunca me Esqueci de ti

for some strange reason i'm glued to this song even though i have no idea what she's singing about.. her voice is just soooooooooooooooo lovely..
p.s.: i promise to blog soon.. i'm officially on holiday now! woo hoo!

Jessica Simpson - I Belong To Me

Timbaland and One Republic - Apologize (piano acoustic)

oh my gosh! this guy is superdupercalifragilisticexpialidoucious-ly awesome!! you've absolutely gotta hear this! (: love, em

my first car and my house

Reba McEntire - Somebody

i love this song! hehe..
and i promise to update soon.. way tooooooooooooooooo busy.. but mainly lazy.. haha..

The Beu Sisters - Once Upon A Broken Heart

it's such a nice song..

words don't seem to be with me recently.. i can't seem to find the words to describe how i feel.. i don't even know what i'm feeling..

it's been a great trip back.. soooo much has happened.. mainly all good.. actually, i can't think of anything bad that's happened.. i've loved being back..

i'm gonna miss s'pore, my family, and all my friends..

i'm leaving with mixed feelings.. it's tough..

p.s.: i'm really sorry to all the people i couldn't or didn't manage to meet up with.. i'm sorry but i won't have anymore time to meet any more people.. see you all the next time i come back.. (:

One in this world

stumbled across this this morning.. love it! :)

we have a friend in Jesus

if there's a song that i really disagree with at the moment, it's probably Craig David's Walking Away.. i guess at some point of time in our lives when faced with difficulties and troubles, we might think of walking away.. but it seriously doesn't solve anything and it certainly doesn't help the situation.. besides, we're not facing life on our own and we don't need to rely on our own strength either.. we have a God who is larger than any of the issues we are faced with.. and He's interested in our lives and in journeying through life with us.. when something hits us, He's there for us and He wants to see us through it.. and i'm thankful that i have a God and friend like that.. I don't ever have to go through anything in life alone, for He will always be walking right beside me and holding me close to His side.. thank you daddy God.. :)

true love

"they do something that's very rare; they give their hearts to each other unconditionally - and that's what true love really is. it's not this fairy tale life that never knows pain, but it's two souls facing it together and diminishing it with unconditional love."

a line out of Lucas' wedding speech in one tree hill.. i look forward to the day when i'm with someone to which this statement will apply.. but at the same time, it already does, for i have friends which i love to bits and we're holding onto each other as we go through life.. so thank you to all my friends for being there for me and for loving me.. i love and treasure you guys..

complexity

a thought came to mind as i reflected on a friend's blog entry.. as i thought about what she wrote i was reminded of a line from Harry Potter.. when Dumbledore commended Neville Longbottom and said to him, "it takes great courage to stand up to one's enemies, but even more so to stand up to one's friends".

Relationships are funny things - they should be simple but tend to be ever so complicated.. sometimes people are in relationships that appear to be going well, and it takes courage to continue on and ride out any obstacles that may come along the way.. but it takes even more courage to put an end to a seemingly good relationship due to the knowledge that despite how well things are going, that person just isn't the one for them.. then there are those who are going through really rough periods in their relationship.. the easy way would be to walk out on the relationship.. this is not to say that it isn't a tough decision or that it doesn't require courage, but i think that sticking it out requires a great deal more.. it's sorta a reversal of roles between both scenarios.. i don't even know if this makes much sense.. well, it does to me.. although i think that it's rather unfair to classify and judge as each relationship and situation is different..

i actually don't feel like posting this entry.. instead, i feel like deleting it and writing something else.. but for some reason i feel like i should post it, so i will.. if someone reads it and it makes sense to them then good on them.. if not, just take it that im rambling.. haha.. nights all!

Chris Tomlin - Enough

All of You is more than enough for
All of me for every thirst and
Every need You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough

You're my supply
My breath of life
Still more awesome than I know
You're my reward
Worth living for
Still more awesome than I know

You're my sacrifice
Of greatest prize
Still more awesome than I know
You're the coming King
You are everything
Still more awesome than I know

More than all I want
More than all I need
You are more than enough for me
More than all I know
More than all I can say
You are more than enough

so blessed and loved

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32

Ben's birthday dinner

yesterday the best friend gang got together to celebrate Ben's birthday.. amanda didn't go, but ruth was there so ivan wasn't best friend-less.. haha.. we went to cafe iguana.. it's quite a nice place and the portions are pretty generous.. abbie and i were struggling to finish our food.. we seriously should have shared.. but oh well, i did pretty well cos i finished most of it.. yay.. didn't waste (much) food.. lol.. derek and hannah's drinks were nice.. mine was yucky.. it tasted like vodka lime, which i don't fancy.. so i passed it on to derek.. we ended the night by taking pictures by the river.. and i was the only one with a camera and the battery was dying so we didnt get to take unlimited photos.. but oh well, the photos turned out pretty nice.. it was nice spending the evening with the whole group.. wish amanda could've been there too though.. oh wellys.. there's always a next time.. i'm lazy to upload all the photos we took.. so here are the 2 main ones.. the birthday boy and his cake, and the best friend gang..

ben and his birthday cake


ruth, ivan, hannah, ben, abbie, derek, me, steven..

starting over

the idea of creating a new blog has been in my head for a while.. i was thinking of starting afresh with a new blog but then i decided not to. i mean, we don't need to throw out the old in order to make something better.. i'm not sure if that makes much sense.. well, let's see if i can explain it another way.. we are all sinners and yet God chooses to use us.. He could create an entire race of people who are sin-less and pure, but instead He calls us His children and sent His only son to die on the cross for our sins so that we may have eternal life.. He chooses instead to use us and transform our lives - which is a much longer and tedious process as opposed to just making a whole new race.. but it's through the process that lives get touched and along the way others can see the changes in us which are God induced.. and in the same way, i'm gonna try and transform this blog.. i'm gonna change the entire way i blog.. i'm not perfect and i'll probably revert to my old ways sometimes, but i'll try my best..

I'm borrowing this list from Kelvin (hope you don't mind Kel):
1. I will not make my blog a pity party place where I whine about how my life sucks (because it doesn't).
2. I will not blog about the mundane details of the events of my daily life - i.e. what I ate for lunch; what I wore to work etc.
3. I will actually try to make my blog intelligent.
4. I will (try to) blog in proper English - don't expect "lah's" & "lor's" :P
5. I will only blog edifying stuff that seeks to build up, not tear down; encourage not frustrate.

While this blog still retains it's original purpose, which was to help keep my friends and family back home updated on my life, it will now inculde even more aspects of my life.. it will be centred around my walk with God on life's journey.. i want it to be a blog which inspires anyone who happens to read it..

2008 is going to be an awesome year and i know that God has a lot in store for all of us.. I can't wait to see what He's gonna do in my life and what He's gonna use me for..

Oh yes! some good news.. i applied for permission to do an overload of topics this sem.. it basically means that i wanna do more units / topics than required.. we're actually supposed to do 18 units (or 3 topics) per semester.. but i requested to do 4 topics (24 units) instead.. and praise God my request was approved!! i'm sooo happy.. based on the assumption that i do another overload next sem and in sem 1 of 2009, i can actually graduate with an arts degree in june 2009.. but cos of my education it'll take me till 2010.. ugh! but we'll see how that goes.. it's sooooooooooooooooooooo exciting.. i can't wait to start uni.. but i'm loving every minute of being in s'pore too.. i love my life and everyone in it! have a great week people! God bless

Father's love letter

You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalms 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad.

Chris Tomlin - Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)

i love this song

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
[these lyrics are found on http://www.songlyrics.com]
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace


The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbade to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine

You are forever mine

I gotta say what's on my mind
Something about us
doesn't seem right.... these days
life keeps getting in the way
Whenever we try,
somehow the plan is always rearranged

It's so hard to say
But I've gotta do what's best for me
You'll be ok..

I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
We might find our place in this world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way

Don't wanna leave it all behind
But I get my hopes up
and I watch them fall everytime
Another color turns to grey
and it's just too hard to watch it all
slowly fade away

I'm leaving today 'cause I've
gotta do what's best for me
you'll be ok..

I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
We might find our place in this
world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way

Troy
What about us?
What about everything we've been through?

Gabriella
What about trust?

Troy
You know I never wanted to hurt you

Gabriella
And what about me?

Troy
What am I supposed to do?

Gabriella
I gotta leave but I'll miss you

Troy
I'll miss you

Gabriella
So I've got to move on and be who I am

Troy
Why do you have to go?

Gabriella
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand

Troy
I'm trying to understand

Gabriella
We might find our place
in this world someday
but at least for now

Troy
I want you to stay

Gabriella
I wanna go my own way
I've got to move on and be who I am

Troy
What about us?

Gabriella
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand

Troy
I'm trying to understand

Gabriella
We might find our place in this
world someday
but at least for now
I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way