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Name: Lim Fang Wei Benedict
Alias: MightyFlameboy
D.O.B: 22/10/1986
Likes: Japan, music, fashion, computer games, travelling

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And... Things are starting to heat up... Last 3 weeks before the end of this semester. People say "time flies when you're having fun", I say "time flies when you're busy with assignments"! Having said that, in retrospect, this semester has been fairly peaceful. I remember around this time last semester, I was emo-ing regarding conflicts with my friends over a stupid project. In fact, I felt I've gained so much and I thank God for His protection and wisdom. I shall be more specific with examples when I officially wrap up this school term. =)

Just past Monday, a few of E441 brothers had a great time fellowshipping at West Mall as we had a mini celebration for Francis' upcoming birthday. I'm glad the brotherhood is strengthening up, but I also sincerely wish that the rifts in our CG would be mended. If we're wondering why growth doesn't come despite having some of the most happening people in our CG, that's the reason why...

I wish I can return to being the 15 year old naive, happy-go-lucky teenager who only cares about playing basketball and CS with his kakis without a worry. Now, I'm beginning to see the subtle flaws in processes, people, society surfacing, and I'm so dissatisfied with life cos' I feel that life could be much more if everyone just opens their eyes a little bigger to see the truth.

If we perceive ourselves to be the centre of the universe, we can only see so much without our field of vision. We can always take effort to change our stance to see things 'behind' us but that would take some effort. But as we begin to position ourselves further, the clearer depiction of the whole picture comes into focus with greater ease.

Oh well, why do I bother so much if I'm planning on living a life beyond Singapore? But as a friend said to me "then why are you born in Singapore!?". Yeah, I guess that's true too, so I have to stay positive and make use of my time here in Singapore.

Geez... I'm getting carried away... Alright, I have a long day to go tomorrow, so I guess I'll head to dreamland now. Thanks for reading my boring post and ciao!~

It's been a great week of birthday celebrations! (^-^) Thank you to those who took the initiative and made the difference! I'm especially surprised (and touched) by Anxian who spent weeks painstakingly doing up my birthday 'card'. KC, Kenneth, Francis who forked out beyond the CG budget to get me a nice Zara jacket. Ivan who took initiative to ask me what I would like for my present despite his busy schedule. Litus from my uni gang who organised a simple but heartwarming birthday celebration in school. Thank you guys! =D

I'm not really an outdoor person, so I would never have dreamt that I could actually go to Marina Barrage. And for the last few months, I've been to that place for say, 4-5 times? Haha... =P As I mentioned on Facebook, my head has been spinning for the past few weeks but I'm glad I went cos' that kickstarted my birthday celebrations for the week. But of cos', more importantly, I felt our CG had fun and bonded together more intimately since then!

Just received news today from my parents that my maternal ah-gong passed away... I thought I could handle deaths in my family well enough, cos' I've already experienced the passing of my paternal grandpa 4 years ago. But I guess it still affects me cos' it's never a good feeling to have someone close to me gone forever.

The actual funeral is held exactly on my birthday, 22nd Oct, and my mum advised me not to go cos' she's superstitious about such conflicts. Despite that, I shall pay my respects on Weds, 21st Oct, otherwise I'll be so ashamed of myself for being such an unfilial grandson.

I guess it's gonna be a lonely b'day for me cos' my parents were intending to have a b'day dinner but now they're tied up with the funeral proceedings. Even if a kindhearted friend decides to stand in the gap for me, I doubt I can genuinely enjoy...

Oh well, life's gotta go on. Death is a natural process of our fragile human life on earth. Only in eternity with God will we enjoy everlasting bliss. I realize how short life can be. I'm gonna make every moment count. For the sake of my loved ones who passed away. For the sake of my family and friends around me. And most importantly of all, for the sake of God and His kingdom. =)

By the way, thank you to all those who remember my b'day, celebrated (or will be celebrating) my b'day. I feel truly blessed. =) Good night!

Wooo... I'm feeling super nuah now... =S After weeks of arduous efforts, I finally submitted my computer graphics assignment yesterday before heading down to church service. For the first time in months, the world ceased spinning and my life comes to a standstill. I guess I can afford some time to relax... at least for now.

Anyway, if you E441 peeps was wondering where I 'disappeared' to yesterday, I went with my friend to meet a Japanese CGL to have dinner with her CG consisting of entirely Japanese people! (^_^) And for the last time... SHE'S NOT MY GF!!! (>.<) At least 3-4 people yesterday mistook us as a couple too. Do we really have the BF-GF look? LoL! =S

I wasn't feeling too well recently (migraine and IBS recurrences), so I felt that I didn't do an equally good job as the last time when I brought Japanese students around in NUS. But it was an awesome opportunity cos' coincidentally, an ojiisan is a Kyushu University graduate and his family resides in Fukuoka! I'm beginning to appreciate the divine appointments set by God. =)

A Singaporean coordinator came along and he spoke in PERFECT Japanese. Sigh... When can I ever reach that level? An even more interesting revelation was that he and the Japanese CGL are actually a married couple of 10 years! (o.O) Woah, how did he manage to find a Japanese lady who is fervent for God, speaks in Singlish, and is willing to stay in Singapore!? Goshhh... I think he's becoming my newest role model in life. I shall be his young Padawan and ask him for tips. =P

Well, on a serious note, the CGL is intending to make this an official ministry, but for now, she allows me to help out on a voluntary basis. I'm glad I'm moving forward in my true calling! =) 80% of the girls in choir are around my age, yet in the Japanese CG, either they're too young or too old *lol*. But I gotta focus on the higher calling... Higher calling... I shall heed Francis' advice to just serve God and He'll send the right girl along my way. =D (Hey Victor, all the best in finding yours haha)

Jasmine and I took some pics with some of them, and I shall post them up once she uploads it to Facebook. Time to prep-up for a time of CG fellowship at Marina Barrage! (^-^)

Wooo... My birthday is coming up again!!! (^_^) But that means I'm growing older... (>.<) Anyway, I've not cared about birthdays for a long time. For the past few years, I have just been having dinner with my family, and the obligatory celebration by the CG. No offence to birthday organizers, but it's my opinion that it feels obligatory. =P Only closer friends would make it much more personal and heartwarming, I guess... =)

I've got a few friends who asked for my gift preference if they were planning to buy a present for me. I'm not particularly glad about the idea of receiving gifts, but I'm surprised there are people who actually take effort to remember my birthday (probably thanks for Facebook). =P

I feel kinda paiseh to just tell them what I want... That's just not my style... But if they insist, I figured that it's best to tell, otherwise they'll feel as if their efforts are wasted if I don't like the gift, and I'll feel disappointed that they don't understand me well enough to know my desires.

By the way, my list of items below are not exactly birthday requests per say, but it's more of a checklist for me, before I head to Japan next year. So, some stuff might appear unreasonable for a simple birthday gift. Don't fret. =D

1) Fashionable tote bag for guys --> I'm carrying a cheapo Taiwanese spree import currently haha! I like those with a decent shiny hue, but not too blinding to the eye. That's LOUDDD (yet another blatant reference to Ris Low =P)

NUS decides to play smart aleck by implementing this e-Learning week, whereby our lectures are webcast online. Rationale? In the event of a possible deterioration of the H1N1 situation, schools would be suspended indefinitely but lessons are expected to continue as usual.

Why does it suck? 1) Average students such as myself lack motivation to watch online webcast when we're lazing at home 2) Technically inapt lecturers such as my NM professor have trouble recording it properly 3) It just plain sucks. =S

Well, anyway, since I had the luxury of time, Ivan organized a basketball session with my uni gang, which includes me. I was open for the idea, but cos' everyone else had project meetings, the timing was pushed back further and further... (o.O) until a point where I decided I should just forgo it and concentrate on my revision and assignments.

Friends who don't understand me well enough think I'm dorky and boring when I reject such invitations. But... whatever. I'm a man of my own unique set of principles which I can be proud of. I'm not easily swayed. I shan't yield to society and become just another mindless drone, giving in to every social obligation. As long as I know I'm operating within God's purpose for my life, I believe I'll have the last laugh in due season. =)

On a random note, I saw my Jap-looking eye candy at Lakeside MRT again!!! (T.T) But my mum was with me (cos' she needed to take the MRT as well)... (=.=) She's really pretty, but she's got the ice queen look tho'. Really afraid she'll reject me outright if I approach her. =S Oh well, we'll see. =P

Yet another week is coming to an end... I'm truly excited for my life for 2010 cos' I'll be trying out internship and of cos' the SEP to Japan which I have been bragging about. =D Just gotta get through another few more weeks...

Ehhh... I've ran out of ideas to blog about lol... I guess I shall just spam photos for now... That's the easiest way to run a blog, isn't it? *rofl* See most of the blogs of bimbotic SG models. Nothing but photos of them in scantily-clad outfits and they score thousands of hits. How shallow can the human mind be? =P

For you guys who remember me leaving abruptly in the middle of Victor's and Zoe's birthday celebrations at Sentosa, it was cos' I had another party to attend! Whew... And it's my dear friend, Michelle, who's always so cute and bubbly *haha*. She never fails to bring laughter to my Singtel clique! =)