Boo... YAY!
(Saturday, January 24, 2009/11:01 PM)
This week is quite memorable for me. =) I've decided to take a step of faith and attempted new things, to stay true to my New Year resolution of not wanting to let 2009 be plain and mundane as 2008. Yet there were genuine moments I felt like ranting. Haha! It's been a roller-coaster ride but nothing too serious happened. No worries. =P
YAY! Moment #1: Choir audition on Tuesday evening
It's been more than a year since my last singing audition (the last being Emerge Talentime 07), and my singing passion gradually faded out since then. Due to my passive nature, I was reluctant yet again to commit myself to ministry, but luckily, KC was there to fight alongside with me, so I had the strength to carry on.
I did my best, and all I can say, is that God is the only one who shall decide whether I'm ready to serve Him. I was glad I took a step of faith and went through the auditions. =)
Boo... Moment #1: JS3208 lesson on Wednesday afternoon
The JS people are SUPER clique-ish... I counted 4 distinct cliques, and only 4 lonesome warriors, including myself, sat alone quietly, while the rest were joking and laughing, making the atmosphere somewhat awkward for us.
Besides the obligatory greetings at the start and end of the lesson among the cliques since they were acquainted, being in the same major, for the rest of the lesson, they pretty much stick to their own cliques.
I was smack right in the middle between 2 cliques, and even when it was time for group discussion, not ONE friggin' person offered to work with me. The sensei even had to step in and pair me with another loner, and the 3rd and 4th loner together. It's really that bad.
But the lesson itself is pretty darn interesting. In computing lectures, I can't last more than an hour before I doze off for a good 10-15 minutes. When JS3208 lecture went underway proper, with all the peeps finally shutting up their mouths, I enjoyed it damn alot.
The lecture is friggin' 3 hours and I was kept awake from start to finish. Dang, I should be born a Japanese. -_-"
YAY! Moment #2: Singtel clique outing to Mind's Cafe on Thursday afternoon
Initially, we wanted to go Sentosa, and I was already mentally prepared to go a place I don't really fancy. Unfortunately, Kristal hurt her ankle, and Ivan couldn't make it at the last moment. Despite all the unforeseen circumstances, the outing venue changed to Mind's Cafe, after much reluctance from me and Michelle. Ops. =X
I've not seen Debbie for more than a year! It's great to see her, as jovial and energetic as before. =) The games Kristal introduced to us were all surprisingly fun, and I actually had fun playing freaking board games!
Debbie and me!
Group Pic!
Boo... Moment #2: Diarrhoea on Friday
Dang... It's either the Cheesy Fish and Chips I ate at Mind's Cafe the day before, or the whole can of Pringles I popped while watching the 9 PM show *LOL*! I was feeling quite bad and decided to forgo my lessons. I found out later that Roufang didn't go lecture as well, and I felt bad leaving Kristal alone. =(
YAY! Moment #3: Leading praise during CGM on Saturday
Yet another step of faith taken! After procrastinating for months, I've finally took action and led praise today. 2009 will not be as mundane as 2008! =) I think I was having jitterbugs cos' my old choir problem resurfaced. My legs will shake uncontrollably when I'm nervous performing *LOL*! But as soon as I sang the worship song, it stopped miraculously. God is great indeed! (^o^)
Boo... Moment #3: (I don't even know how to describe this... Read on and u'll understand...)
My friends occasionally complained about a certain church acquaintance that she makes extremely untactful remarks. I laughed at their accounts of their encounters with her, but it was only when I was at the receiving end of her remarks, that I finally understood what they meant.
*Comes up to me and randomly said...*
Her: Eh, u look like very loner, very emo-kid.
Me: *Pretends to look surprised* Really? Why do u think so?
Her: Dunno how to explain leh... Like very anti-social... U hate socializing?
Me: *Awkward silence* Yeah, I hate it.
Her: Really? Why?!
Me: *Tries hard to maintain a jovial face* Of cos' not la! Just kidding! ... Ermmm...
Her: *All the while maintaining a smirk on her face*
Me: *GRRR!!!*
EMO-KID!? This is the first time I'm hearing such a stupid term... Emo means emo la... Why must add a 'kid'... Somemore, she's younger than me... Reeks of disrespect... (-_-)"
First of all, I'm not a social butterfly, but neither am I a loner. I have a healthy social life. It's just that I don't see a need to befriend every Tom, Dick and Harry I meet on the street. That's all.
Secondly, I'm not emo. It's my habit to strike cool and aloof poses and facial expressions when I'm alone, to make myself look more initimidating than I really am.
Thirdly, I'm not anti-social. Just a little shy and reserved. But I must admit it is bothersome trying (and sometimes, I just don't bother) to socialize with people such as her.
At least I know who my real friends are. My close friends will definitely know all those above are not true about me. It's a common misconception that I'm fierce, hostile, and anti-social. But it's a facade I portray in the presence of strangers to protect myself, especially cos' I'm living in an area filled with ah bengs, bangalas and PRCs.
Shoot... That totally made my day, man... -_-"
Alright, ending with a future YAY! moment, tomorrow's the long-awaited reunion dinner and the subsequent CNY visitations on Monday! I'm glad I could use a little break to catch my breath before I get bombarded with work. But hey, I'm already bombarded with work. Gotta rush through 3 tutorials tomorrow. (=.=)
To all my loyal blog readers, enjoy ur holidays! Gong Xi Fa Cai! (^o^)
YAY! Moment #1: Choir audition on Tuesday evening
It's been more than a year since my last singing audition (the last being Emerge Talentime 07), and my singing passion gradually faded out since then. Due to my passive nature, I was reluctant yet again to commit myself to ministry, but luckily, KC was there to fight alongside with me, so I had the strength to carry on.
I did my best, and all I can say, is that God is the only one who shall decide whether I'm ready to serve Him. I was glad I took a step of faith and went through the auditions. =)
Boo... Moment #1: JS3208 lesson on Wednesday afternoon
The JS people are SUPER clique-ish... I counted 4 distinct cliques, and only 4 lonesome warriors, including myself, sat alone quietly, while the rest were joking and laughing, making the atmosphere somewhat awkward for us.
Besides the obligatory greetings at the start and end of the lesson among the cliques since they were acquainted, being in the same major, for the rest of the lesson, they pretty much stick to their own cliques.
I was smack right in the middle between 2 cliques, and even when it was time for group discussion, not ONE friggin' person offered to work with me. The sensei even had to step in and pair me with another loner, and the 3rd and 4th loner together. It's really that bad.
But the lesson itself is pretty darn interesting. In computing lectures, I can't last more than an hour before I doze off for a good 10-15 minutes. When JS3208 lecture went underway proper, with all the peeps finally shutting up their mouths, I enjoyed it damn alot.
The lecture is friggin' 3 hours and I was kept awake from start to finish. Dang, I should be born a Japanese. -_-"
YAY! Moment #2: Singtel clique outing to Mind's Cafe on Thursday afternoon
Initially, we wanted to go Sentosa, and I was already mentally prepared to go a place I don't really fancy. Unfortunately, Kristal hurt her ankle, and Ivan couldn't make it at the last moment. Despite all the unforeseen circumstances, the outing venue changed to Mind's Cafe, after much reluctance from me and Michelle. Ops. =X
I've not seen Debbie for more than a year! It's great to see her, as jovial and energetic as before. =) The games Kristal introduced to us were all surprisingly fun, and I actually had fun playing freaking board games!
Debbie and me!
Group Pic!Boo... Moment #2: Diarrhoea on Friday
Dang... It's either the Cheesy Fish and Chips I ate at Mind's Cafe the day before, or the whole can of Pringles I popped while watching the 9 PM show *LOL*! I was feeling quite bad and decided to forgo my lessons. I found out later that Roufang didn't go lecture as well, and I felt bad leaving Kristal alone. =(
YAY! Moment #3: Leading praise during CGM on Saturday
Yet another step of faith taken! After procrastinating for months, I've finally took action and led praise today. 2009 will not be as mundane as 2008! =) I think I was having jitterbugs cos' my old choir problem resurfaced. My legs will shake uncontrollably when I'm nervous performing *LOL*! But as soon as I sang the worship song, it stopped miraculously. God is great indeed! (^o^)
Boo... Moment #3: (I don't even know how to describe this... Read on and u'll understand...)
My friends occasionally complained about a certain church acquaintance that she makes extremely untactful remarks. I laughed at their accounts of their encounters with her, but it was only when I was at the receiving end of her remarks, that I finally understood what they meant.
*Comes up to me and randomly said...*
Her: Eh, u look like very loner, very emo-kid.
Me: *Pretends to look surprised* Really? Why do u think so?
Her: Dunno how to explain leh... Like very anti-social... U hate socializing?
Me: *Awkward silence* Yeah, I hate it.
Her: Really? Why?!
Me: *Tries hard to maintain a jovial face* Of cos' not la! Just kidding! ... Ermmm...
Her: *All the while maintaining a smirk on her face*
Me: *GRRR!!!*
EMO-KID!? This is the first time I'm hearing such a stupid term... Emo means emo la... Why must add a 'kid'... Somemore, she's younger than me... Reeks of disrespect... (-_-)"
First of all, I'm not a social butterfly, but neither am I a loner. I have a healthy social life. It's just that I don't see a need to befriend every Tom, Dick and Harry I meet on the street. That's all.
Secondly, I'm not emo. It's my habit to strike cool and aloof poses and facial expressions when I'm alone, to make myself look more initimidating than I really am.
Thirdly, I'm not anti-social. Just a little shy and reserved. But I must admit it is bothersome trying (and sometimes, I just don't bother) to socialize with people such as her.
At least I know who my real friends are. My close friends will definitely know all those above are not true about me. It's a common misconception that I'm fierce, hostile, and anti-social. But it's a facade I portray in the presence of strangers to protect myself, especially cos' I'm living in an area filled with ah bengs, bangalas and PRCs.
Shoot... That totally made my day, man... -_-"
Alright, ending with a future YAY! moment, tomorrow's the long-awaited reunion dinner and the subsequent CNY visitations on Monday! I'm glad I could use a little break to catch my breath before I get bombarded with work. But hey, I'm already bombarded with work. Gotta rush through 3 tutorials tomorrow. (=.=)
To all my loyal blog readers, enjoy ur holidays! Gong Xi Fa Cai! (^o^)
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