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Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 7:32 AM
FINALLY I GOT INTO CELL BLOG.
I TRIED TO HACK IN ZILLIONS OF TIMES THIS AFTERNOON.

K, AM JOAN.
Anyway, let's have an (un)official cell outing soon okkkkkkkk.

Jayna wants a breakfast at Suntec but I dont know where.
She's crazy, she wanted to watch sunrise at henderson bridge initially............ Henderson bridge is so so so far and sunrise?! That's so quite impossible for the east people......

Shall we like go watch movie together?
Im trying to ask other cell people to watch High School Musical 3 together!
So currently its JOANNE, CHARIS, PAM, ME. So whoever that is interested please tag or contact me okay!

Ok, that's all for now.

AND LOOK FORWARD TO MEGALIFE CAMP OKKKKKKKK.

LOVE LOVE.




Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 12:35 AM
Charis here!

Praise you in the storm.

I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it's still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

Chorus:
And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away

Chorus

I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth

Chorus

A beautiful song,
Faith, we all need to have faith. I especially like, "You are who You are, no matter where I am". (:
Have a great week ahead.




Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 3:06 AM
Hello C2!
JOAN AND JASON how was the paper today? Hope it was alright, no, actually I hope it was great. But whatever it is, it's over. Look forward to the next one, and give it your best shot! IT'S COMING TO AN END!!! So push push push, we don't want to live knowing we could have done better. Do your best and leave the rest to God.
Anyway, I wanted to say thank you the birthday surprise that day! I heard Joan and Joanne saying no one got them a card or a cake ): So I wanted to say, thank you very very much. And Joan and Joanneeee, we all still love you! And you're very much loved by C2. I told JoanC that somehow C2 gives a real feeling of family, for me at least. And I'm wondering if you guys feel the same way. You know, it's like, just closeness which takes forever to build up with other people but yet, it's so open and so.. warm. It just comes so easily. I appreciate you C2, a lot!
Thank you guys for everything.




Not taking things for granted.
Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 3:48 AM
MY EOYS ARE OVERRRRRRRR!!! :D

I wanted to blog about this for a real long time, but cause of EOYS it had to wait, so here I am :D A friend of mine said, "you're never there when I need you most". That hit me really hard, seriously. And then I realized, the similarity between what she said and what we say to God, no? "God, you're never here when I need You the most." 

How often have we failed to realize that, He's there. In those times of need, do we realize how He's there for us? Sometimes, it's only in absence do we realize that it's not there. Only when we feel that God's not there do we ask why He isn't there, and all those times He is, we just take it for granted. So today, I'd just like to say that we shouldn't take all those times He's there for us for granted. Just cause we don't feel Him, doesn't mean He's not there either (: Don't say that He's not there when we needed him the most, cause He's always there.

Time to say our thank yous, for His love, no? (:

SO RESULTS FOR MOST OF US ARE COMING BACK OR BACK ALREADY!
I just wanna say that, everything is in God's hands (: And everything works out for His plan.

JOANC AND JASON!
JIA YOU! It'll all be over very very very soon! Last lap, push on.

SEE YOU GUYS SUPER SOON!
Charis here btw :D




Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 12:47 AM


Centralites!

I was watching the sermon up there this afternoon and whatever Louie said really impacted me. It's like how Caroline and Sam and everyone at prayer meeting was speaking about how the word of God can come alive, it really does. Do take some time to watch it alright, and you'll know that God can bring you through anything that comes your way, and for the simple reason that God is IN you, and he is holding you together and WILL hold you together.

Aiyah, my vocab is like that lor. Must watch it yourself. WATCH IT :D

Love you C2 :D
Jayna.




Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 3:29 AM
Central 2! I've got something that's been tugging at the strings of my heart these past few days and I want to share it with you(: But first, please don't laugh at me :D

Alright, on Monday, I had my MATH PAPER 1.
I have no idea why, but I kena mental block, like all the questions I always know how to do, now I forgot, and I didn't even finish my last question.
Summary: Math paper 1 screwed.

Then on wednesday was my MATH PAPER 2.
The paper was very easy. I was breezing through it. Seriously, honestly, frankly. Not boasting. I think they did it that way to make sure that we wouldn't do very badly in overall. So I finished in like 15 mins and I had 45 min doing nothing but checking. And then about 2 minutes before time up, I looked through my paper again and to my horror, I realised I missed out the last major question WORTH 8 MARKS. Because I thought that the graph questions was one of the options -_- And I thought since I did the graph question, the other one I didn't need to do. I tried to scribble something. I knew how to do that question but I just need 5 minutes (that I obviously didn't have) When the teacher said time's up I was still writing because I needed like a full mark in my paper 2 just to make up for my paper 1. But in the end I just put down the pen 3 sec later.

You know, when I was doing the other parts of the paper, I was like, "woah God is good man. God is good. He always provides man. One paper so hard the other so easy"

And when I saw that last question I wasn't really thinking anything except CRAP CRAP CRAP, but after that I was like, AHHHH GOD HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN.

I sort of blamed God.

It's quite stupid actually, because the blame is obviously mine for not even checking through the paper carefully.

AND later on I was in a great dilemma whether or not to cheat, because I could write it on another fulscap paper and tell the teacher that it fell out of my stack cos the hole to tie strings tore, but in the end I didn't.

YOU KNOW WHY?

Because you you guys!
Because I remember that one session we had where we prayed for integrity.
Because I remember how we learn that we have to set the example for our friends.
Because I remember we have to show a little bit of Jesus each day (:

So, overall, however upset I may be over my paper, I've committed to not think about it anymore. (: And glory be to God for bringing us all through our exams + the others who haven't finished. :D

Love you guys (see this is the kinda impact you guys have on me)
Okay anyway this was kind of a stupid post so I don't really know if I post it but I think I still will? but yeah see you all at prayer meeting tomorrow. DON'T BE LATE :D

anyaJ




Guy on the bus.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 1:04 AM
(Joanc posting)

Today... I went to school in the morning. Like the usual time. Supposedly for prayer mtg, but last minute the girls found out they had to study 6 more chapters, which they didn't.
:O
I know how that feels. Hahaha. So prayer meeting was put off. Next week, la. (:

Had consultations for 3 different subjects from 9 to 3++P.M.
And I just got home.




Well. The main point is about the bus ride back.
I sat at the back row. The long row.
2 guys, I don't know from where, came on the bus.
Then the bus went past a church.

Guy1: All these churches names are so stereotypical. All try to come up with names like "Holy Church", like trying to be better than one another. (Something along those lines, I didn't hear clearly)

Guy2 said something la. Then they were like abit arguing about religion. Guy2 told Guy1 to show respect for other religions, even if don't believe at least respect. He sounded agitated.

Guy1: It's delusions la, ha.

I forgot other stuff in between. But in the end Guy1 got fed up and gave up explaining, then he got off at his stop.


Tell you what was going through my mind: A thousand and one things.

My stop was reaching. Was there time to say my part?
What could I say to make him change his mind(set)?

I wanted to join in the conversation halfway. But firstly, that'd mean I'd been eavesdropping. Plus I wanted to listen on before I said anything.
I got angry initially, but as I listened I felt a very strong urge to tell him a few things.

I wanted to agree w Guy1; don't believe, fine, but in the least, respect.
But then, thinking again, I don't want him to respect religions or Christianity, namely, for the sake of respecting.

Guy2, obviously a free-thinker, critisizes religion(s). But does he even understand the different religions? I'll narrow it down to Christianity.

Does he understand Christianity/Christians enough to call this religion a delusion?

And, what's the point of respecting something for the sake of respecting it; for the sake of staying out of trouble because this issue, religion, is sensitive.

If you respect something, you should first understand it.
At least...... Make an effort to.
Don't classify it as delusion/unreal/illogical right away/without really thinking.

Then again, how would I know if he really did make an effort to understand Christianity? Maybe he did?
But, listening to the way he spoke, the things he spoke about, he obviously hasn't.


I wanted to tell him, secondly, that there's a reason for believing. People don't blindly believe.
Now I'd like to ask all of you: What's your reason for believing in our God?
Is it because PJ and other pastors all over preach that God is real? Etc etc? What's your reason.

For me. My reason is that I've experienced God before and I just know He's real. There's no proper explanation, I just know it.

Is your reason the same as mine?

Because, thinking about it, I don't think that's a good enough reason,at all. And it's definitely not a good enough reason for a non-believer to believe.
How would saying that "I just know it" help?

Reminds me of my friends. We were talking about End times and God.
Nonbeliever: But how you know it's true.
Christian friends (who curse in every sentence): Because you know it la! Because it's real! How can you not believe?!

Then the argument/discussion got heated up.

To me, as I listened to their discussion, it sounded dumb. Getting so angry and saying "it's real it's real!"
I don't see how that can help anything. I so wanted to say something, to give a proper reason, but I couldn't think up anything. That's why I just kept quiet.

So, back to the issue.
I was thinking, okay, I don't have a reason right now, but maybe before I get off the bus I should say something like "Excuse me, I hope you'll take time and effort to understand religion before you critisize it/them. They are NOT delusions. There are reasons why people choose to believe."
I had strong urge. I was really exploding inside. But my stop was coming in dont know how many seconds. But I had time. I was sitting, half butt on the seat, debating.

Why I wanted to tell him:
For one, I was getting off. So I didn't have to worry about a heated discussion. Besides, if I don't even have a proper reason for believing I don't see how I can hold up a discussion w him. So if I just tell him those few sentences and alighted, no risk no loss. (Cowardly, but I don't want to put up a discussion I won't know how to answer. Cause that proves I don't even understand my own religion)
Second, even if I didn't have a proper reason, saying that to him might just change his everything, because he might really go and find out about God and he might be saved. Then the whole of heaven would rejoice.
Third, I might never see him again. And I might never get the chance to tell him again next time.

But I didn't tell him.
Why sia. Now I can't think of a reason why I didn't. I mean. My chance was there. Opportunity had come, God had set the table. I don't know why I didn't make the move.
I regret la. I shall pray for him.

So. Since now it's.... somewhat over. I think I should think about this. Why do I believe in Jesus?
I'd really like to know your answer. So tag it or blog it.
But if you don't know, I think we should start searching for our reasons. Because there definitely is a reason for you to believe and love God. And it definitely is true that God is real. It's just, do you know it? Do you know how to put it?
Maybe that's why we're scared of evangelism. Because we don't even know how to explain our faith, however strong it might be.

Start searching, then (: Don't avoid the question. Knowing your cause, your reason, then you can let people understand, then their eyes can be opened.

Another thing I'm thinking about,
Many a times, before you accept something you want a scientific or logical explanation/evidence for it.
Can God be proven through facts and science, other than stated in the Bible?

End of questions.

One more thing I want to say.
Last night I was feeling crappy.
Really crappy.

So then I prayed. And I kinda fell asleep while praying.
But this morn on the way to school I heard 1 or 2 Hillsong Kids songs, and I just have one thing to say:

Even when you're feeling like shit, when you don't feel like worshipping God, when you feel different and weird and all the things other than O.K.,
God's still the same.

And God doesn't deserve this kind of treatment- Worshipping when you feel like it, praying when you feel like it.

Just like how the reason for our faith cannot be based solely on how we feel when we're experiencing God, the way you treat God should not be based solely on how you're feeling.


During the week a song came to me strongly. I wanted to post it here. But I forgot alr. Shall post another that kinda impacted me.
I was listening to it, and as I heard the lyrics I was super happy. Not earthly happy. But the kind if happy only God can give me, you know, that special kind. (:
So, enjoy. And listen to the words.


FREE- Planetshakers

You saved me, You set me free
You healed me, You made me see
You set me free

You give me, all that I need
You give me, life abundantly
You set me free

All I wanna do is praise You
‘Cause You have set me free

You’re my saviour
You have set me free forever
It is by your grace and power
That you have set me free
You are the way
I will follow You all my days
Never will I hold back my praise
‘Cause You have set me free

There’s freedom in the name of Jesus
Freedom from all shame
There’s freedom in the name of Jesus
Freedom from all pain
There’s freedom in the name of Jesus
Freedom from all sin
There’s freedom in the name of Jesus
There’s freedom in the name of Jesus


We're free! :D




Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 1:15 AM
Haha okay the drilling finally stopped.
So noisy la! Zzz. Disturb my nap just now.
Btw, Im supposed to be on a fast food fast and I was gna make it past the 2nd week of it already until......................
When I woke up I had a strong craving for Macs. So... Fast broken!LOL.
It's supposed to be till the end of O's. If not I've to pay my friend 5 bucks. But I'm not going to. LOL. 5 bucks can buy my another meal! So I'm gna shh about my McSpicy just now ehehehe.

Argh I shouldn't even be here I'm supposed to be studying. Aiya who ask neighbour to drill!! Make me cannot concentrate then must come here LOL.

Okay after this I shall go do..............
Ss.
Then Geog.
Then UHOH.
I GOTCHINESE TUITION @ NIGHT EJFEIWJGIDJGIESJMCFASLKFMASO.

Forgot to do her hw. Sianzation. Who likes Chinese man! I can't wait to pass my HCL and get Chinese out of my life forever. Out of my JC life, at least.
MUST PASS.
But my teacher says it's not easy to pass.
HOW!? Bluff me one la it's just to make me try and score better. RIGHT.

Zzz -.-
Btw I'm Joanc hor. Hahahaha. Sianzation sianzation I need chocos to hold my concentration as I study. So I bought 2 bars. EH OFFER LEH 2 FOR 2.50 HOR CADBURY. If not I'd just buy one heh heh :D
But then when my mum saw the chocs she say they're also checking Cadbury chocs for China milk. WAH SIAN.

But I'm still gna eat my 2.50bucks worth of chocs anyway. THERE'S NO STOPPING ME! Hahaha.
I cant wait to go swimming tomorrow. Going w my fwenz.

WAH HEADACHE. Seriously. I feel lke sleeping all the way. I NEED MY SLEEP.

This Saturday I have some Chem timed prac + checking thru answers immed aft tht till 1230. WALK SO LONG OUT OF SCH WHEN THE SUN'S SCORCHING @ 1230!?!?!? KIDDING ME SIA. My friend carries an umbrella when it's hot. HAHA.

Anyway. I should have taken a picture of Jason's table before I scraped off all the stuf today. Aiya wasted. But anyth la, Ill just describe/narrate to you all ok.

One day during Chinese lesson (I sit at his table during Chi. I used to be scared of Jason, believe it ok) I happy happy took my thick gel pen and wrote "Jason u suck ha ha guess who i am :D"
Then everytime I go Chi I'll look at the table see if he notices it or replies anything. Then for a few days nothing. So I began to scrape off the ':D' bit by bit.
I was starting to give up on expecting a reply. Then.........
Today, WOO BREAKTHROUGH.

My eyes wandered to that same spot during boring Chi period and guess whut I saw yo!

"You fatty!!"
Then he drew a small circle with :D inside as the head,
then he drew a big circle and that's supposed to be the body.
Plus an arrow pointing to it, labelled "Joan"

HOI HOI HOI DONGDONG.
When u come sch tmr u DIE.

Jason dno how to draw fingers and toes one sia. You know when you draw stik figure of bird, you draw them having 3 toes that one.
Jason drew that kind for my hands and legs. I ONLY GOT 6 FINGERS AND 6 TOES AH.

-.-.-.-.-.-.-.--.-.-

Im TIRED. Haha.
Anyway, I only got 2 weeks to O's. And that's really scaring me.
SIANZATION!? MY LIT HOW. I tell you ah. Lit is fun to take as a leisure thingy but DONT TAKE IT FOR O'S.
ANALYSE TOKILLAMOCKINGBIRD!:!LFDJSIGOJESOFJSAOD
SO THICK THE BOOK.Siansiansian there must be some way out.

NONONOONO.
Okay no. Shh. Shhh.
Ok. I just want to tel you all hor. I'm seriously.
Seriously.
Seriously.
Seriously.


GNA STUDY UNTIL I GO CRAZY FOR O'S.
I'm gna make sure, after I finish my last paper, I can say 'Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I gave the best of my brains and now it's time to relax to th max'
Yeh yeh yeh.
I MUST STUDY LIKE MADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD.


Haha. So, Joanne, Persis, CCH warriors,
From after your EOYS end till my O's end, you guys take charge of MHS ok!
After my O's I'll get back in action. Hahhaha.

I HAVE TO GET 6 POINTS.
YEAAAAAAAAAAH. And I'll join Gabriel and CY in VJ. HAHA.
If I can.


YOU KNOW WHAT!
I'm gna go bathe and start my mugging NOW. Yes Joan go Joan woo woo woo.

OKAYYYYYYYYY. Time to go enough of com.
Jy for your eoys! :D

<3 Joanc.