My Soul Enriched - On Controversy, Friendship, Love and Life. =)

Even though it's 2.51am right now, I'm on a high. Not a single bit of wanting-to-sleep. It's largely due to the endorphin-packed Vanhouten hazelnut chocolates that I was feeding myself with just now while watching Da Vinci Code Declassified on the Discovery Channel (pre-recorded) just now. I had to rewind at some points to catch the parts that I didn't really get and I guess it's partly due to me not having read the famous Dan Brown's novel or watched the movie. BUT after watching the show, I've come to understand what the Da Vinci Code is all about, or at least most of it. So cleary, the investigations and the arguments put forward by the various experts have shaken the "facts" behind the organization of Priory of Sion and the controversies of Leonardo's paintings, especially his well-known painting of The Last Supper.

At the end of the one hour program, this was what I felt : Controversial topics sell... Controversy excites the hungry nature of mankind in search of truth, mystery entices. And on Dan Brown's side? It's the big M. No, not M for Mary Magdalene,but M for MONEY. The sale of Da Vinci Code must have landed millions of dollars into the author's pocket. His purpose was to appeal to the masses, to attact populations to purchase his book, to create a hoo-ha and ultimately to make money. Wrong? NO, I don't think so. RIGHT? Not so either. Because he mixed facts and fiction together and confused many people as a result of that. I dunno about you but I want the TRUTH, the truth in its totality, in its exclusivity. I don't want someone coming at me and throwing facts, lies, half-truths and then asking me to go figure.How many people in the world can always make a right judgement in this "rojak" and be able to analyse every situation or story for that matter accurately? That leaves me one word for this novel: Misleading. No.2 Big M.

Ok. Enuff said. Moving on: =)


My day may not have started well but it ended on a really happy note.


First of all, MY DANCE GROUP, E-BODICONS ;) , GOT INTO TALENTIME FINALS FOR EMERGE! =0 I was so so excited and surprised when I heard the news from Krystal. Not surprised because I didn't expect it but surprised in a unbelievable way, a positive one! (I really hoped that we would get in. I felt an anointing when we prayed before our auditions, btw. =) ) My team is gonna perform in front of 8,000 people and God-knows-how-many over the internet! So Krystal's vision last year that it was gonna happen was true after all! PTL! Those few days of "pianging", trying to get the steps right, getting ready for the auditions, having less sleep then usual was WORTH IT. =) =) =) DANCE DANCE DANCE! I"M GONNA give my heart out and DANCE! Watch out world, you're gonna be entertained!! ;)

When I announced the news to my leader, Zoe, the first thing she said was that our CG will be supporting me. That thought made me really happy. =) I've always been a supportive person -cheering, shouting, clapping, raving, jumping, waving, you name it, I've done it. Haha. This time for a change, I get to be supported and cheered on. I believe it is one of the best experiences in the world. That's why I've always been very vocal, very outspoken, very loud, when it comes to cheering people on. =) I really hope that our performance will be during one of the night sessions of the Emerge Conference! The atmosphere in the night sessions are really electrifying but somewhat lukewarm in the afternoon ones. That is of course, my personal opinion. =)

The next few great moments of my life today were meeting Yun Tian, Jaslyn, Aileen and Evangelyn, my dear friends and sisters-in-Christ. I shall expound:

Yun Tian

My junior in Nan Hua. She's in NJ now and she's taking part in SYF competition for Choir. I realised that choir has been her CCA since her primary school days! Her voice is really clear and it stands out (in a good way). =) I could hear it so audibly even though there were many voices singing at that monent during the Benny Hinn choir rehearsal just now. She has dark eye bags and is really tired because she has been having very intensive trainings for choir lately. 3 times a week and for hours on end!Poor thing.

She wanted to cab home so I shared the cab with her since she stays really near my place. On the journey back, we didn't talk much because she was busy attending to her missed calls. Though not many words were exchanged between us, I got to know her better through the conversations that she had with people on the line. For most part, she was discussing about her choir team for the SYF competition. It was the first time I've heard someone describe singing and choir like that. I am unable to put down in words what it was like but one word I can tell you about her is this: Commitment. This girl is committed to her choir, to her passion. Tired as she may be, she wants to give her best. She is stressed out with the preparation that she is going through but that just shows me one thing - the competition means a lot to her and she wants her choir to sing and perform well. This is PASSION. Another thing I felt about her is that she is a really sweet and gentle girl. This gal is gonna go a long way. YOU GO GIRL. And if you happen to be in NJC's choir and reading this entry, you better BUCK UP TOO. =) Go YUN TIAN GO! Will be praying for ya!! Jiayou!!

Jaslyn

Jaslyn was my junior in Nan Hua too and guess what!? She's my junior in CJC now! Woo Hoo. =) She was wearing the CJ uniform and for a moment, I actually MISS wearing one. Suddenly wished that I could go back in time to experience what it's like to be studying in CJ again! Of course, I didn't felt like that during my JC days. I wanted it to quickly end because I was too stressed out, too fatiqued and weary. Nevertheless, I did enjoy my JC days, though it was very much bittersweet....

Looking at Jaslyn gave me hope for CJ.... She and Yun Tian were instrumental in bringing revival in Nan Hua after I left the school. And they really did a lot, holding meetings and all. They made me feel so proud of them. Now I realise, Jaslyn can be the one to hold the baton... It doesn't matter that the person whom I passed the baton to didn't do her job.... Now God has provided. =) Jaslyn, CJ's fate lies in your hands and God's for now! =)

Evangelyn

I was so glad to see Evangelyn. Missed her. There was such closeness in our embrace. =) She never fails to make me feel valuable and treasured. =) Her results are coming out next week so I'm really excited for her. Know it's gonna be great! She's a scholar k! =) Hehe.

Aileen

Aileen called my name twice before she mangaed to get a hold of me. She literally did! The first thing we did were to give each other a hug and it felt so, so good. Her love flowed out of that warm and genuine embrace, and it nourished my soul. =) The first thing that I noticed was her cute hairband which I complimented her about and she gave this chuckle that was full of joy... the kind that makes you happy too when you hear it. I would really really love to be roomates with her. Daddy, are you seeing this?? Muahaha.

I was reading a couple of friends' blog before this and Aileen's was one of them. Her dad was out of job for sometime and he just got a job that pays him more than $2.8 k per month, way beyond his expectation and with many other benefits too! Like cherries on the cake. =) I'm so happy for her!

I read my good friend, Calida's blog and realised that she got a temp job that pays her $8.50 per hr! That's like great or what!? She too was a little disappointed from being out of job for some time and look at what she received later.


All these only point to me one thing.... God is indeed good. His grace abounds... it is everywhere, only if you would notice it. I am so blessed, my friends are blessed and the world is blessed to have you as our God. =) We love you. YOU ROCK.

Just 12%.

You Are 12% Obsessive

You're less prone to obsessive thoughts than the rest of the world...While you do get hung up from time to time, you're excellent at clearing your mind.

How Obsessive Are You?

Springy Rabbit. Haha.

You Belong in Spring

Optimistic, lively, and almost always happy with the world...You can truly appreciate the blooming nature of spring.Whether you're planting flowers or dyeing Easter eggs, spring is definitely your season!

What Season Are You?

Don't Worry Man!

Your Worry Factor is 31%

You worry a little, but you usually don't go overboard.You know it's good to recognize your fears, as long as you let go of them.So whenever you start to worry too much, just take a deep breath and relax.You're not the worrying kind - and there's no reason to start.

Do You Worry Too Much?

I'm a Visionary! =) =)

Your Dominant Thinking Style: Visioning

You are very insightful and tend to make decisions based on your insights.You focus on how things should be - even if you haven't worked out the details. An idealist, thinking of the future helps you guide your path.You tend to give others long-term direction and momentum.

What's Your Thinking Style?

My English Skills

Your English Skills:

Grammar: 80% Punctuation: 80% Spelling: 60% Vocabulary: 20%

Does Your English Cut the Mustard?

Oh dear, I really need to work on my vocabulary man. =) Anyway, Mr Kent Gordon, my Research & Writing professor said last week that I have a pretty good grammar. =) =) Hee hee.

The Part of Me That No One Sees

The Part of You That No One Sees

You are passionate, romantic, and emotional.You put love first in your life, even though you have often been disappointed by it.You expect to be swept of your feet, and you never expect infatuation to die out. Underneath it all, you are scared that you aren't lovable.Your insecurity has ruined many relationships, as you are unable to see the love that's really there.You are secretly afraid of being alone. Confronting your insecurities is incredibly painful.

What's the Part of You That No One Sees?

The Room of My Soul

What Your Soul Really Looks Like

You are quite expressive and thoughtful. You see the world in a way that others are blind to. You are a very grounded, responsible, and realistic person. People may not want to hear the truth from you, but they're going to get it. You see yourself with pretty objective eyes. How you view yourself is almost exactly how other people view you. Your near future is likely to be filled with great successes and accomplishments. You just need to figure out how to get there. For you, love is all about caring and comfort. You couldn't fall in love with someone you didn't trust.

Inside the Room of Your Soul

My World View

Your World View

You are a fairly broadminded romantic and reasonably content. You value kindness and try to live by your ideals. You have strong need for security, which may be either emotional or material. You respect truth and are flexible. You like people, and they can readily make friends with you. You are not very adventurous, but this does not bother you.

What Is Your World View?

This first paragraph accurately describes my personality. The second paragraph says that I'm not very adventurous but I think I am though. I really hope that I'll get to climb a mountain in this lifetime.

Yay! =)

Your Personality Cluster is Extraverted Feeling

You are: Able to make everyone feel comfortable and special. Someone with a large social circle from all walks of life. Supportive, encouraging, and truly happy when people around you succeed. A great leader who gains loyalty and respect easily.

What's Your Personality Cluster?

Wow.. I would really love to be someone like that. Especially the last point. =) =)

My Superhero's Movie

My life without you would be a boring movie
One that people would sleep through.
More than boredom, it would be a tragic,
heart-wrenching story.
With no one to love
And no one to be loved by.

But you came like a superhero
Saving me.
Lifting me out of my misery,
My dull, morbid history.
You changed it all.
Now, this life, is your story. =)

Screaming & Silence Ice Blended

Yr screamings are met with my silence,
I wouldn't even look at you a single bit
Because if I don't zip i think you will rip
Or rather, you'll go crazy without any grip

You probably don't understand the meaning of
Putting aside all malice
And what a shame that is, woman,
There is more to life than this.

Having lived for almost a half a century
I thought you would know better than to scream
Sadly, you are living proof that wisdom
Doesn't come with age
Oh, how ironic!

Ni Yao De Shi Jian Dan De Sheng Huo?

A song I heard several hours ago inspired me to write this entry...

Zhang Ziyi, famous Asian movie star has acted in countless movies and appeared in numerous American awards show. She is also the spokesperson of the Asience shampoo and no doubt, many other products.

She is probably earning millions, if not, hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.

And it is impossible to count how many camera shots were taken of her throughout her superstar life, especially when she walks down the red carpet of the glamourous award shows that she attends.

All this and so much more.

Yet, do you know what her greatest dream is?

It is simply to live in a big house with the one she loves.

Isn't it ironic how people who live simple lives desire to become somebody famous while famous celebrities who have seen the glitz and the glamour, would rather live a simple life?

How do I know that many people desire to become somebody famous? U may ask.

Well, just look at the stadiums packed full of people auditioning for American Idol.

There are about 6 billion people in the world right? I bet at least 2 million of them desire to become a superstar. And I was one of them.

Is this a classic example of the grass being greener on the other side? Or is there more to it?

I guess the answer can only be found in the hearts of these people who come from very different walks of life, with different destinies and different responsibilities to fulfil.

My life is pretty much simple right now. Not glizty, not glamourous. And I am pretty much enjoying it and having a good time. I'm contented though I'm not satisfied because I know there's so much more that I can accomplish. [Becoming famous is of course,no longer on my list.] And I've never been happier. =)

C6 to B3. He did it.

I just checked my General Paper results from the SEAB (Singapore Examination & Assessment Board) website and I am pleased to announce that my GP improved from a C6 to a B3! Woo hoo! Praise the Lord! Thank God for it! I'm so happy now. La la la. Haha.

You know what, when I sat for the paper, I didn't even manage to finish it. The last section of my Paper 2, the AQ section, was completely blank. It's worth 8 marks! And for my Paper 1 composition, I wrote about Charity still having a place in society. =) However, I didn't manage to write the last conclusion paragraph.

On the day of my exam, I left my house without my wallet! And I only realised that after I reach the exam venue so I went to and fro but I still manage to arrive back in time for the exam. Also, I only slept about 4 hours the night before. My mind was really tired when I was doing the papers.

Yet I obtained a B3! This is the grace of God I tell you because of all the bad things that happened, He still came true for me. He always do. I could not have done it by myself. I love you Daddy. *Hugs*