Tuesday, July 18, 2006

out of the potter's house, into the mamak shop

i have finally come up with a new blog name that i like.

so long and farewell potter's house.

i am moving out, into my own mamak shop

Monday, July 17, 2006

curious george

how many of you remember curious george?

Friday, July 14, 2006

ramble

in a random rambling mood, so this is a long post.

so at CF council yesterday more than half a dozen people expressed concern that I have been too busy, and that i looked tired out of late. it's wonderful to have people show love for you, especially fellow believers in Christ. thanks everybody.

and because i have been so tired looking of late, I even got a surprise blue FBT shirt as a present from bangkok just to cheer me up!! It's super cool cos 1. FBT shirts are like how comfortable and 2. blue's like my all time favourite colour. way to go!!

but yeah, i felt really bad the past week because i wasn't able to contribute my best to freshman camp as orientation group leader. was just struggling to survive the camp, much less rara and rally an entire bunch of year ones. apologies to everyone, particularly the freshmen in group david and co-leader Joy for being less active than my usual self. thank God for Joy. you're the girl.

and then post camp there was commencement, which i felt i really made a mess of and totally want to forget about. didn't help i had one of my sleepless nights the night before, and was promptly made ATL at my first session of commencement. sigh.

and didnt help all my non-army friends have graduated, and some of them, with like 1st class honours. wah liewz. envious. and it makes me wonder again if i am underachieving academically.

but i am glad to say, from now on i have my holidays back. give me a few days, and i'll recover from all the ordeal of the past week or so. thanks everybody.

in other matters module timetabling is out. and i just realised because i havent taken LSM1201 general physio, there is no way i am going to qualify for majoring for honours in general biology.

unless i fly to germany, and delay my graduation.

so i guess that settles it. i am going germany by default after all.

and in order to pursue my german dream, and still major in honours for general biology and minor in religious studies, here are the modules i absolutely have to take next semester.

LSM 1201- general physiology
LSM 3251- ecology and environmental processes
LSM 3231- protein structure and function
LSM 3212- human physiology- cardiopulmonary system
LAG 4201- german 5
PH 2211- philosophy of religion

that amounts to a grand total of 14 hours of lecture, 12 hours of lab and 3 hours of tutorial per week. not to mention that all 6 are examinable modules.

and if you are an NUS student and are reading this and intend to bid for any of the modules, please please change your mind so that i have less competition during CORS bidding. I absolutely have to get these 6 modules to keep all my dreams alive. for my sake?

and speaking of exchange, i really hope the germany side doesn't mess up my application, now that the fate of my major balances in their hands.

but at least i know the NUS side is still in the loop of my application. they just emailed bugging me about my incomplete study plan and asked for a certificate of financial resources. i can't understand why they need a certificate of financial resources, especially since badenwurttemburg has approved my scholarship grant and i'll be partly sponsered by the german state government.

this has been an extremely self centred and myopic blogpost, but my random rambling has been therapeutic. hehz.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

humbled

lack of proper sleep
= commencement blunders
= terribly bad day
= lessons in humility

stop thinking so highly of yourself.

Monday, July 10, 2006

don't like crowds

so not looking foward to being a human barricade at commencement the next few days.

Italy it is...

With a Zizou headbutt and Trezeguet boo boo, undeserving Italy emerge champions. =(

Whatever.
In my heart, Deutschland are the true and deserving winners of the tournament.
Danke Klinsi!

Special thanks to Bukit Panjang Plaza, even if only for providing me with outdoor screenings of the Q Finals and 3rd/4th placing match.

Saturday, July 08, 2006

change blogskin

spent time scouting around for skins, but skin designs these days are just way too complicated.
So minimal and clean look it is.

I wanted to change the title of my blog, but i can't think of any, so 'at the potter's house' remains for now.

post FOC

I am glad to be back from Freshman Orientation Camp.

Not that I didn't enjoy the camp, the fellowship was fantastic and the speaking was amazingly down to earth and practical.
But right now I am really relieved to get my holiday back.

It's back to just simple swimming, reading and driving the car for me.

Saturday, July 01, 2006

post trip

reflections from Nagaland

In order of priority, here are 5 things I want to inherit from the Nagas

-their overwhelming love, humility and selfless hospitality
-the clear vision and burden of the leaders to challenge comtemporary problems
-their superb culinary and baking skills
-their simple but yet blissful contented lifestyle
-their fine features and to die for good looks. =)
the most Baptist state in the world
Kohima, Nagaland- city on a hill
mission trip

Thursday, June 29, 2006

Return from Nagaland

Understatement: Nagaland was super.

Thank you for praying alongside us. I trust they played no small role in the success of the trip.
As with all mission trips, the aftermath reflections take a little time.

But come ask me, and for once, I'll be glad to share with you.

Monday, June 19, 2006

Naga bound

I am due to request for prayers for my upcoming Nagaland trip, but it seems like Bryan has done most of the work for me.

more personally:

my prophets talk is on sat. coming from ARPC, famed for clear biblical teaching, does put a bit of pressure on you. keep having to remind myself that it's not me who speaks, but the Holy Spirit that enlightens the speaker and listener. i ask for humulity for God to use me just as i am.

team dynamics. half the team is made up of PUNJ leaders, but i still shouldn't take anything for granted. wld be disatrous if any conflicts arose. pray for me especially to be others centred and for patience and love.

See you all on the 28th.