This Christmas, rather ok la.

Didn't really receive many surprises...
Hehe.. being a little greedy, I'm a little disappointed instead. Haha.

I received:
1. I received 7 Christmas cards ( I sent out about 70 though, excluding my clients!)
2. A Bodyshop Gift set (from Henry & Lina)
3. A red Satchi wallet (from Christine!)
4. A bottle of Moonflower Body Shampoo (Supposedly from AO, bought by Shanice though, for gift exchange)
5. 2 towels (from SL)
6. A wallet (from Genie)
7. A pen (from Shanice)
8. A watch (from Emily)
9. Little pack of biscuits (from Jessica)
10. A Forever Friends Photo Album (from Jessica for the Gift exchange)
11. A Perlini Silver's Bracelet (Bro Jon)

Mmmm... and what did I give away?
Let me think....
1. 7 bottles of BodyShop bath gel to some CG members (Max, Andy, HuiChern, Kean, Keith, Wai Sum, Wai Teng)
2. Baleno T-shirt and sleeveless top for Adrian and Lilian
3. Black T-shirt for Bro Jon
4. Night wear for Emily & Isabelle
5. Nokia ear piece for Genie
6. Tupperware sets for SL and Shanice
7. Baleno 3/4 for Christine
8. Book for Serene for office's gift exchange
9. A U2 top for Wai Teng for gift exchange

I think thats about it... MMmmm.. maybe when u spend time thinking and looking for gifts for people, you tend to hope that someone would be kind enough to give you something that you like as well.. hahahha...

Well, I'm not sure what would make me super happy though. But its the thoughts that counts.. Mmm... nothing in particular made this CHristmas extraodinary... Nothing special received. Hahhahaa.. Maybe I'm asking for too much.
Its always better not to hope or expect anything, and get something nice back in return! Hahahaha... well well.. its me....!!!!

Hahaha.. neber satisfied... always wanting more! Hahahhaha.... duh!!!

I'd love a LV wallet!!! Who wanna get one for me?????????????? kekeke......
I don't mind books as well.. Been reading soooo much!!

hehehee...


-RacheL- blogged @ 12/27/2004 06:54:00 PM

Woah! As I sat crossing out the dates on the calender, I could almost feel 2004 going away just like that.
What have I done in the past 1 year? Heh.
Plenty.
Having been to Israel is my greatest accomplishment this year!
Yeah!! $4000 well spent! :)
And its there that I gotten my breakthrough as well.
I think life's been tremendously changed since I came back.
People said I changed. For the better, of course! :D

And having worked a bit, yes. A bit.
Don't think I can say that I've put in my BEST effort this year.
But I thank God for all the Blessings that had came my way.
It wouldn't have been possible without God's grace and mercy in my life.
I would have gone through this year in hunger and desperation.
But with God, all things are possible.
I was despearate, and God saw it! Hahaha... He expected it, I supppose! :p

4 more days to go, and 2004 will be over.
2005 is coming. And what will I be expecting?
No news with regards to SOT.
Mmmmm.. am I in? Or am I not?
I guess I am. Haha..
And that means a busy and challenging and fulfilling year lies ahead for me.
Woo-hoo!!! Its gonna be a exhilarating year I'm sure.
Unceasing challenges, temptations, warfare are all gonna take place.
And I pray that God'll see me through in ALL things and I'll walk and live by the Spirit!

The thought of SOT is indeed overwhelming.
I can't believe it! Hehe...
Its so exciting!!!

-RacheL- blogged @ 12/27/2004 06:54:00 PM

Yeah!
Went to Orchard last night. With a few members and some friends.
The performance was real cool!!! :)

Didn't expect it to be sooo interesting and cool!!! :)
Many dances, songs, drama... sooooo nice!!

I'm definitely goin there for the countdown! I'm not gonna miss that!!
Its too happening for me to miss it!! :)

And had an early day at work today.
Came back, cooked spaghetti and had it together with Christine and Mum.
Yum yum.. Nice nice.. :p

Been a long time since I last cooked it.
Heee... Think it was during cell grp that I last cooked it.. :)

Okie... had some medicine... feeling a little tired... think i'm gonna take a nap now... ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz...........

-RacheL- blogged @ 12/22/2004 05:31:00 PM

Your element is Fire: Strong, hot tempered,
powerful, and passionate. Well now lets see,
being fire you are quite strong and powerful,
people look up to you greatly and often seek
your protection. You have the ability to gain
many friends and you are always one people can
count on to do what you say you will do. You
are extremely loyal be it friends or family
you'll stick up for them and you are never
willing to put them in a position that could
hurt them. You know what roll you play in life,
leader, and you intend to let people know it.
Not everyone is capable of leadership but you
certainly have the willpower and flare to do
it. You have quite a temper if it shows itself,
one that can often lead you into trouble. Once
your mind is made up there is no changing it
but no one said that was a bad thing.


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-RacheL- blogged @ 12/14/2004 07:55:00 PM

Hee...
Spent 3 hours from 6pm-9pm at Mr Foo's place, talking to him and wife.
His wife is expecting!!!! Congratulations!! :D

Closed one case.. hehe.. good good... and goona prepare something else for her also.
She's deeply concerned about her own protection now that she has a child, and since her initial plan that she took up years ago not doing her any much deed! :/

So, its a job well done in all.. Hallelujah!! :P
Really thank God for the open Heaven over my life..
Indeed, when you seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all these things will be added unto you!!! Amen!

Things are picking up recently and I really thank God for all that has happened.
From evangelizing to work, everything's great!!! :)

Now is invitation for Christmas! Hope the people will be open enough to come and see what Christmas is all about! :)

Send more people to me, God.. and let me make a difference to their lives!
Amen! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 12/14/2004 01:26:00 AM

heh. Had a good day at Sentosa yesterday. :)
Adrian(the outing IC) & me(Outing co-ordinator) got sabo-ed!
As usual, expected though. Hehe. :)

Everyone had fun and though we started a little late, it was fun nontheless!
Praise God for the good weather after we started the games! :D

Christine was with me once again, and she really enjoyed herself.
Thats a good thing to know and she is really a part of us now! :)
Praise God for open doors.

Mr Pramod didn't turn up today. I wonder if he watched the service online!
I hope he did. Will check with him tomorrow when I see him.
Pray that tomorrow goes well!
Amen! :)

Had my SOT interview today. Rather nervous initially.
Its all over anyway. And thats good! Hee..
I didn't even know what I was talking about! Haha.
I guess I spoke through the Holy Spirit's leading! Hahhaha.. :D

It was good, i feel.
Let's wait for the good news bah! :P

Really tired. And I gtg liaoz. Time to rest.
No nap today. And its 1030pm! Time to sleep! :)

-RacheL- blogged @ 12/12/2004 10:27:00 PM

Yeah!!
On my way back home earlier, Bro Jon called and inform me of my SOT interview.
Its next Sunday, 1110am.
10 minutes after the service ends.
Woah... Exciting...
I wonder what they'll tell me or ask me... *pik pok pik pok*
I can literally feel my heart jumping out from my mouth now..
Just the thought of it thrills me! :D

Yoohoo!!! :)
Christine followed me to church this morning again.
As expected, she hit it off with Emily as well. Hehe.. good good.. :)
So, she met most of our cell grp ppl today. And she's still comfortable thus far.
I'm not too sure if its the service or the people or the fun that's keeping her.
But we're definitely making a difference in her life!
Praise God for that! :D

Came back Yishun at about 235pm. Brought her back to her mum's working place.
And chatted with her mum for a while. No business today. Bad.
Mmm.. gotta help her to find a job.
Something that has better working hours and more pay would be good!! Hahaha.. :)

Yup yup.. Just prayed for a brother in CG with Lilian.
May God's presence be with him and lead him in the righteous Way...
Amen.





-RacheL- blogged @ 12/05/2004 08:48:00 PM

Gosh!
I can't believe it.
Yet I know, its His power at work again.
Woke up early in the morning, met Emily for breakfast. Then to the salon for her hair color. And I'm supposed to do something.

3rd Aunt came with Uncle and Cousin. So I came back a while to talk to them while Emily did her hair makeover! Haha.
They left after a while and I did my usual vacumming and moppin on saturday afternoons.

After bathing, Emily called. Good news.
Her hairdresser is from CHC! Praise God! :D
She's looking for a cell group!
Hallelujah. So Emily shared with her, and sort of trying to get her to join us.
And in the midst of it, found out that the manicurist is trying to find a church to bring her daughter to be baptised!

She was doing my nails for me just last sat!
And though I was thinking throughout how to approach her... I didn't have the boldness then to ask her!
Silly! But God is good..there's always 2nd chances!
Hallelujah!
So.... i talked to her. And coz of the work schedule, it might be better for her to go Evangel since she starts work at 10am. Evangel's service is at 8am.
So, in the meantime, i asked what her daughter's doing at home. She said studying. So I asked if she would allow her daughter to join me later. Coz I'm going to church to serve!
So, she called her daughter and she agreed! Hallelujah.
She's just 17 years old. And waiting to be enrolled to a secondary school!
Cool! :)

So we went to Ah ma's house together, then i went church with her. Wai Sum came to accompany her, and I supported Communion while Sum was with her.
Joined her after that and we had a good time, and I guess she did.
She was still excited when we came out.
And, Oh! Did I mention she stays 5 levels below me?
Yes! Same block!
What a small world.. God is indeed amazing... :)

Haha.. When you have a willing heart, and desperate enough, God can do things beyond your imagination!!!
God is a good God!!! :D
Hallelujah!!! :D


-RacheL- blogged @ 12/05/2004 01:17:00 AM

Wah.. Cool..
Just back from a 2 part seminar on Antinomianism.
Amazing. Our Lord is really Amazing and He gives us Amazing Grace and not just cheap or crazy grace.

Its been a lot tonight. More to grasp and absorb.

Been rather busy recently. Year's coming to an end soon. Another 29days, and its gonna be a new year.
A new beginning.
A new plan.
A new start.
A new life.
Yeah.
SOT! I'm coming!

Thats so exciting and challenging..phew.. :D
Alright. A little too tired to talk much here now.

Maybe I'll update again....
ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....................

-RacheL- blogged @ 12/03/2004 01:39:00 AM