Monday, June 30, 2008 '

God-conscious

Reading "The Purpose-Driven Life" lately. So great and meaningful that I really wish that it would not end. Have been taking it slowly. I'm definitely not completing in 40 days as I've said I don't want to end reading. =)

I resolute to see Him more in my life. I want Him to fill all my thoughts every moment.

With Him, I am assured.

1. Be more sensitive to God's words.

Not just read. But to cling onto His words tightly.

2. Pray more for people.

Dedicate time to pray for people. Prayers make wonders.

3. More MnM verses.

Verses not just to arm myself against negativities. I need verses to help others.

4. Make decisions in God's view.

Avoid making foolish decisions that I will end up regretting in.

5. More affirmations to people.

Edify people for their positive attributes.

6. Be more patient with people.

God has been patient with me. All the more I should be patient to others.

7. Avoid godless chatters.

There's no meaning to it.

And there is a to-die-for thing to be done. I am yearning for it.

Be in water soon.

Thursday, June 26, 2008 '

I want to be SUPER tutor!

Many thanks to people caring for me.

I'm feeling better. I might have less one tutee. But I felt your care for me =)

Providence that could not be fanthom.

Just as I was brooding over my loss of tutee...

I received a message early in the morning at 6.45am. From Lyndia... Miss her loads. I have not talked to her for quite some time. She referred a tuition assignment for me. The tutee is looking for an A Math tutor. But my A Math is only at the level that I could understand and not for others to understand. So I referred Jas to it. She is looking tuition assignment also! YEAH! win-win-win situation =)

My referral contacted me today! Sadly her daughter is loaded with remedials from Mondays to Fridays and could only make it on Saturdays and Sundays evening. I kinda pissed her off as I couldn't start this weekend. She stopped replying to my message. Hope she replies soon =)

Thanks lover for looking out for assignment for me. And giving me all the tips to tutoring. Thanks for cheering me up! I will not give up easily! =)

I saw a rather attractive assignment on a forum and tried asking. The assignment was posted just this afternoon. But it's closed. So fast! I got to be more kiasu next time. =)

Just few minutes ago... Lyndia messaged me again! Another tuition assignment for lower sec. Let's hope the student is looking for Math and Science tutor!

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 '

I'm at home

From 7.00pm to 8.30pm, I'm not supposed to be at home.
I'm not glad to say this... I am at home.
I was SUPPOSED to be out for tuition.
My tuition kid sacked me even before I could get to even see his face.

I was in school preparing for some camp stuffs in the afternoon and left school around 5pm for the tuition-that-never-come-true.
Just as I was on the train, I suddenly remembered that I need to bring my certs along for first session as it is the agency's policy.

6.10pm:
I was waiting for bus to rush home to get the certs. I already made up my mind to cab down to the tutee's place at Simei after retrieving the certs. I even wanted to cab home to get my certs.

6.15pm:
I was still waiting for bus. I called the tutee's dad and hoped that he wouldn't mind viewing the certs on second session. Call was engaged.

6:16pm:
Bus 3 came. Whatever... Just board. I wasn't in my right mind to board the bus, when I should be flagging for cab to the tutee's house. My phone rang. It wasn't the tutee's dad. It was my agent.
She called to inform me that the tutee's dad just called her to cancel the tuition assignment. The tutee decided to drop out from school; hence, tutor is no longer required. So the engaged call was for me in the end.

Do I need to say how much I wanted this assignment??
I really really really want to teach.
I really want to get back to Teacher Aide. I miss the class. I miss their practical lessons.
I really want to try tutoring. Not just for the sake of money; it's also for my future. Is teaching a career for me? I hate to study without knowing for what I'm studying.
I really want to tutor this tutee. My referral has not replied me at all.. One tutee less. Left with this tutee. I really thought I could at least have one tutee.

sigh......

Afterall, it might not be bad.

Afterall, it hurts the tutee's dad more. How hurt is that man feeling right now? Struggling with his son to get him back to the books. Struggling with the thoughts to let him drop out or to stay in school. He must have went through a lot in trying to get a tutor and persuading his son to study.
Afterall, the agent has been very helpful and apologetic. She promised for a new assignment.
Afterall, I boarded Bus 3 to home and not a cab to the tutee's house.
Afterall, I'm at home with my parents =)

Monday, June 23, 2008 '

Chemists' Outing

Went cycling with fellow chemists =)

Too bad our star of the day was busy with her Canada getaway... But it's okie!

We cycled from BK to the end of east coast park. It was the longest route I have ever cycled. My butt hurts cuz the seat has no cushion..

At the END of ECP. We conquered!

* Panting* So tired. Resting on the same pillar.

The wind was blowing so strongly that the sea water became "raindrops"

... ... ...

There! there! u See! u See!

Where? where?

They looked equally small sized. Don't they?

My lover attempting suicide, can you see?

Lover, it's not time for you to die yet..

For lunch....

Eat Ayam...

Ayam Penyet.

Deep fried flatten chicken!

The batter was just nice.

Served with fried beancurd and tempeh (not sure if spelt correctly)

Great with spicy hot sambal!

Location: Marine Parade opp Police Post.

Beside Handsome Doctor's clinic *winks*
Coughing? Find handsome doctor!

Sunday, June 22, 2008 '

Aftermath of Open-Book Exam

Exams Over!

The mess greeted me on Sunday's afternoon.

I love it messy.

BUT, I cleaned it up =)

The pink hair curler is not mine!!! eeks...

Friday, June 20, 2008 '

The Call of Freedom

Caution: Image Loaded Post.

We are monsters freed from lab.

20 June marks the end of little brats out there. But it marks our freedom!

F-R-E-E-D-O-M

Finally.

To mark this divine moment... Food is the best for it.

We visited Shokudo Food Bazaar at Raffles City B1.

A restaurant that operates like Marche but sells Japanese cuisine.

Get the access card and enter to the Jap feast...

Erm... this is very random. A random lantern found at the entrance. dots.

The stalls were just like Marche. but with a little tinge of 日本风味. The staffs were briefly dressed in Jap costumes. This chef is making the omelette. uber professional!

I love jap omelette... yummy!

The seats were also in jap style. The wooded seats. But no tatami seats...

The not-so-jap seats.

Booked our seats. Time to feast!

That's for 4 stomachs!

1. Stir-fried seafood ramen

erm... it could be nicer without capsicum.

I'm 蜡笔小新.

小姐, 你喜欢吃青椒吗?

2. Bacon and cheese omelette

oooo.... just so cheesy. egg was sweet. with the 'cai yu pian.' *smiles*

3. Spicy Ramen (soup)

Awesome soup! The spicy taste will tickle your taste buds and keep you drinking.

4. Rosti with curry.

Marche without rosti is not Marche... But rosti with curry taste like prata. Anyway, it still taste great!

5. Omu rice with grilled chicken

Tomato flavoured rice wrapped with omelette... the rice tasted sweet and together with the omelette is the best combination.

Grilled chicken was tad too dry. Needed more sauce =)

We were done with the food. See the folded arms? She's satisfied!

Food aside.

The people are important.

Just realised we have got the same pose. the cliche pose that we never get boring of it.

*TWIST!*

we meddled with our phones cam-whoring and bluetoothing. chatted.

A machine reigned all teenagers' hearts for a period of time.

I had mine during my primary school times. The last time I touched it was two years ago.

It's NEOPRINT!

In Shokudo, there is a neoprint station. $8 per piece.

So....

We reminsced our younger times...

Trying hard to figure our the jap characters. 手忙脚乱!

We have passed those pro times when we could easily figure out the characters.

We chose 4 ugliest and ended up the printed ones! ARH!!!!!!!!

Wadever! The most important thing is that we had fun =)

Thursday, June 19, 2008 '

Empowered

It's late at night. Or I shall say early in the morning. Writing this post at wee hours just that I want to pen down all my thoughts while they are still fresh.

Sentence for the Day:
"This is Xinyi's first encouragement card for me!" --From my shepherd.

It was my first time ever to write encouragement card for my shepherd.
I'm such a lousy sheep. yea~~~ I have been neglecting my shepherd so often.

Have a heart-warming story to tell...
A sheep specially learnt to bake muffin for her shepherd for her shepherd loves muffins loads... The effort and the love.. Aint that touching?? such a fortunate shepherd and doting sheep =)

When I look at myself... I took 6 months to write a simple card to her. What took me so long!?!?

I din bake anything for my shepherd. But she baked for me.
I din initiate any encouraging sms. But she msged me.
I din ask much about her life. But she cared for mine.

It was absolutely encouraging to see her smile with just one simple card.
Feel the empowerment as others get empowered.

I love you, my shepherd!

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 '

来来, 来呀来! 阿秋~~~

Liang Seah Street.

The street for foodies. 2 years ago... my favourites were the duck rice, Maggie Thai restaurant, the chicken rice, the hokkien mee... Tho' now I still love them, there are more choices now!There are Crystal Jade 香港茶餐厅, 阿秋 and 来来!

补补身子, 吃吃牛肉 =)

The 招牌 dish, Stewed Beef Noodle.

The noodle is uber Q! The beef was well-stewed and served in large large portions! It's very filling! One bowl is enough.

After Lai-Lai, I went to *SNEEZE* hee... 阿秋 for some dessert!
Saw Adam Chen with somebody... hee... I dunno who's that somebody.
Not a celebrity, of course!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 '

Gelare!

One for you and one for me.