'Who Moved My Cheese?' (1998)

Last night, I picked up this book (written by Dr. Spencer Johnson) and the more I read, the more determined I was to finish it before I go to bed. In the parable, of all the 4 characters mentioned (Snif, Scurry, Hem and Haw), I could very much identify with Hem when he faced a change.

More There are also interesting variations for the Chinese, for e.g. 'Chinese People Eat Cheese?--Who Took My Meat Bun?' and 'Who Moved My Rice?' :D

Storms

Someone 'foretold' I will go through a storm. I was apprehensive, having realise in all certainty that all things are possible with God. With that, I did find myself in a storm indeed, the battling of winds and waves in my head, losing heart.

I am glad, however, in the midst of this storm, I saw clearer the weakness of men (generic). Perhaps it is just the stages or seasons we are at. It shows how limited we can be. I have no doubt that we do need God - to know Him as He is.

The storm seems to have calm down; with rays of light shining through the soft drizzle.

Grandmother was admitted to the hospital last night, this time at NUH. I will go visit shortly. Must remember to bring my umbrella along.

Rojak

The past months had been quite rojak. To realise that there's plenty of things I had wanted done, trying to gather a list of things I need to bring, while bearing in mind to travel light but not too light (whoever gave that advice is indeed wise..) and to give thoughts to what I can do in this one year. In the midst of the youtiao, banguan, taupok.. there's also the taugay of familarity I am going to miss.. And to gauge that balanced amount.

>Dolly come to visit - a pleasure to attend Tuesday prayer meeting with.
>Attended cousin Angeline's first born's full month @ Aranda - Nicole :)
>Gearing brother for his 'O's
>Tried leading one worship session at new set-up chinese service on Sunday late afternoon.
>Bought Veggie Tales DVD for KJ
>Visited Tsu Ching's new born son, Jacob. :) HuiYin, Nancy, KongSeng and I were brought through TC's delivery ordeal.
>Documented how Mum cooked her chicken curry
>Attended NOTA's talk on ABC in Interior Design @ Joo Chiat. Content was generally okay, though I would not agree with all the comments made.
>Visited Grandma at SGH, who was tense and tired after a fall resulting in crack in bone. :( Hope to visit her more nowadays.
>Pretty inspired to tidy our place after catching a few episodes of Supreme Matron. There's really alot of stuff to clear.

Q&A

Lately, there are some questions which I find myself having to give answers for. The 2 most common and challenging ones are: 1.'When are you leaving?' and 2.'What will you be doing?' I realise that besides giving the possibility, the best answer I seem to have is, 'I do not know.' Perhaps the strangest thing is that it became a constant battle I have to feud within. Not that I do not try to find out. It seems like I am lost and is requiring of new faith. At times, I wished I can reverse or quit so that I can 'be in control' again.

An answer perhaps, Ash (Mum's loyal bah chang supporter and wonderful minister to the tenants staying with us) dropped by, as she often does. This time she asked the exact same questions and upon answering her, she prayed with me. Really appreciated.

'You asked when, when? It is now.' (Rev. Jane Lowder)
'Do not doubt. Go out in faith.' (Sis Debbie)
@ Renewal Camp, 9-12th June

To Whom do I have to answer; to Whom am I accountable.

His Story

I used to get F9 grades for most of my tests and examinations under the subject, History. Even under the 'scrupulous' guidance of Miss Shirley Lau, one History teacher I will never forget. Many students had scored As with her, but me. Miraculously, I actually passed with a C6 for O Levels! It wouldn't be possible if without her. I had often found it a challenge to remember or memorise stuff, including lyrics.. Strangely, I recall minute details which surprise myself sometimes too.

For the past nights, I have been diligent in searching stuff on wikipedia and began to have better understanding as I traced back the people (leaders and organisations) and sources (of inspirations) who/ that had made great impact to our world today. They had held to/ originated and branched from a belief system as of the world's largest even till today. God, I hardly paid attention to these things that had always been going on! I was pretty 'blinded' myself. It was just head knowledge. There are too much that my human capacity can hold.

Success Seminar

Have been rather tied up with 2 projects for the past week or so. As I sat through today's seminar by Uncle Song and Uncle Patrick, I cannot but recalled the different people who had impacted my life.. people whose hearts are tuned to God - Sis, you're one of the very first. Thank you for teaching me to sing that very first song we both am so familiar with. :)

The song selected for me to sing at the end of the seminar, to my surprise, was the one sung by Faye Wong: 我願意

思念是一種很玄的東西　
如影　隨行
無聲又無息出沒在心底　
轉眼　吞沒我在寂寞裡
我無力抗拒　 特別在夜裡　
哦．．．．．． 想你到無法呼吸
恨不能立即　 朝你狂奔去　
大聲的告訴你　唔．．．．．．

我願意為你　我願意為你
我願意為你　忘記我姓名
就算多一秒　停留在你懷裡
失去世界也不可惜
我願意為你　 我願意為你
我願意為你　 被放逐天際
只要你真心　 拿愛與我回應
什麼都願意　什麼都願意 為你
我什麼都願意　 什麼都願意 為你

曲：黃國倫　詞：姚謙　編曲：Nathan Wong

7:30pm, heard Zhang Bo Li personally.

I am really looking forward to hearing Jane Lowder at camp this year. :)

Cycling at Pulau Ubin ( ACTS - OCSF )

Photo (from left): Xiao Liu, Mervyn, BingXing, SunHuang, YingXi, TianSheng (Taylor), ZiLi, WuNan, OuYang WenJing, XiXi, YongLiang, Genie, Dawn, Rachel, Charles, MeiLing, JunQing, BiLin, YYH (Yoke Hiong) & DingSheng

Congratulations to everyone who had survived cycling for more than 5 hours around Pulau Ubin on Saturday. Apart from the chain that came off OuYang & WuNan's double bicycle and the sole that came off from MeiLing's sandal, everything went smooth! Many thanks to those who organised. :)