Oh boy! I met the most...uncouth, unreasonable, 丢人显眼 man earlier at Wheelock Place's NOKIA shop. Was waiting for our queue number.. when suddenly this guy screamed into the phone of one of the counter.

I think he had went there several times and his phone problem was not fixed. Hence, the agitation. Budden, screaming and yelling like that wont solve the problem la.. Kaoz.. :/

It just attracted the attention on many poor customers who were patiently waiting for their numbers to be displayed on the counter. Haha. Initially, people were staring, but later on, nobody really cared.. haha.. :P

I think he was just making a fool of himself and... i pity the guy who was serving him. Oh man. Being yelled at for nothing. And also the other guy on the other line.. Mmm.. being shouted at... even it was his off day.. Mmmm.. :/

Well.. i guess customers are always right. I'll want to be a good customer and not be like that person.. Screaming my head off just wont solve the problem at hand la... haha... Mmmm.....

Yup... time to zzzzzz.... i need to do more... xxxx tmr... hahaa.... for the chalet... but its a secret!! Hehehe... you'll know...when u are there!! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/30/2006 04:39:00 AM

Haha... just got nothing much to do.. here's what my script was... for those.. who need it for reference.. hahaa.. u can take it.. just that.. this is not a Christian Wedding... might need to edit some parts... Haha.. mmm.. overall... i think it went on quite well.. though right at the beginning, my legs were trembling..and i mean...reallly trembling..and so was my heart.. I could almost feel it jumping out...plus the super-cold air conditioning.. duhz!! >.<" Haha... Here it goes... :) _________________________________

At about 8.25pm or 90% of attendance,

A very Good evening to all relatives and distinguished guests.

Welcome to the wedding banquet of Alvin & Emmeline.

Dinner is about to begin shortly, can we request for all guests to be seated at their respective tables now. Thank you.

亲爱的来宾大家晚上好。欢迎你们来到财戎与夕惠的结婚晚宴。

晚宴马上就要开始，请各位来宾入席。谢谢！

When the guests have settled down,

Once again, a very good evening to one and all!

On behalf of Alvin & Emmeline’s families, we would like to offer our sincere thanks to everyone for taking the time to join them on this special and memorable occasion tonight. I’m Leon and I will be your English host for the night.

各位来宾大家晚上好!，承蒙各位在百忙之中抽空出席财戎与夕惠的结婚喜宴，我谨代表双方家长对大家的光临致以万二分的谢意。我是淑婷,我是您今晚的司仪。

Before the 1st March-In,

Before we catch our first glimpse of the lovely wedding couple, let's revisit their childhood and dating days in the following slide presentation.

在我们欢迎新人入场前，先让我们一起重温他们儿时和拍拖时期的美好，温馨的画面吧。

1st March-In,

Tonight marks an important day for Alvin & Emmeline as they embark on the next stage of their lives together.

Without any further ado, shall we all rise and put our hands together to welcome the lovely wedding couple!!

最令人期待的时刻终于到来了，请大家起立以最热烈的掌声欢迎财戎与夕惠入场！*clap clap clap*

<<1st>>

CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY

Let’s welcome the couple up on stage for the cake-cutting ceremony.

让我们欢迎这对新人到台上舉行切蛋糕儀式。

(on the stage)

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大家请坐。晚宴即將開始﹐請大家慢慢享用。

Please be seated. The first dish will be served shortly. Please enjoy your evening. We will be back to join you again with more highlights in the later half of the evening.

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At the fourth dish,

Ladies and Gentleman, we are back again. We hope you’ve enjoyed your dinner.

In a moment’s time, the couple will make their entrance once more.

Let us rise to welcome Alvin and Emmeline!

希望大家对今晚的晚宴还满意。现在，让我们再次起立欢迎新人入場。

Once again help me put your hands together to welcome Alvin & Emmeline!

请再次给财戎与夕惠最热烈的掌声！

<<2nd BRIDAL MARCH IN MUSIC >>

They will now pop the champagne.

他们即將举行倒香宾儀式。

香槟象征着富裕和爱，让我们祝福这对新人，愿他们的爱情，幸福和财富就像这金黄色的香槟一样源远流长，伴随他们美好的人生。

Pouring of champagne symbolizes wealth and the overflowing of love.

The couple will now make a toast to each other.

新人现在会喝交杯酒。

At this moment, I would like to invite the family members to join the couple on stage for a toast.

我们在此也要邀请双方家长与亲友上台举行敬酒儀式。

AS FAMILY MEMBERS GATHER ON STAGE

现在我们会和大家向这对新人敬酒三次﹐ 祝贺他們。

请大家站起來﹐ 举起您的手中的杯子﹐ 跟着我們喊三次“飲勝”!

Shall we all rise and hold up your drinks to give 3 toasts to our host for the evening!

第一声“飲勝”﹐ 祝愿这对新人相敬如賓﹐白头到老 ﹗

The first toast wishes the couple respect for each other in their lives ahead together

YAM SENG !!

第二声“飲勝”﹐ 祝贺他們早生貴子﹐儿孙滿堂﹗

The second toast is wishes the couple to start a family soon and bountiful children in their lives ahead.

YAM SENG!!

第三声“飲勝”﹐ 祝他们永結同心﹐ 百年好合﹗

The third and last toast wishes the couple eternal love for each other

YAM SENG!!

Thank you ladies and gentlemen, please be seated.

大家请坐.

Right now, let’s invite the bride & bridegroom to give their wedding speech.

现在让我们欢迎新郎新娘致词，与我们一同分享这特殊时刻的美好感受。

Alvin & Emmeline please.

财戎与夕惠请。

Thank you, Alvin for the wedding speech. We believe he will have many more joyous days to look forward to with Emmeline.

AFTER YAM SENG OVER

At this moment, the couple will proceed to join you at your table for photography and toasting!

现在，(财戎)与(夕惠)也將到大家各自的席位上跟您敬酒並拍照留念。

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WHEN LAST DISH IS SERVED

Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve come to the end of the event for the day. On behalf of Alvin and Emmeline, we thank all of you for taking the time today to attend their wedding. It has been my pleasure to be your host today.

各位来宾﹐今晚的婚宴到此圆满落幕。在此﹐我們代表(财戎)與(夕惠)再次谢谢大家的出席。 很高兴能做您的司儀﹐ 祝你们有一個愉快的週末。 再会﹗

**In case we need to announce**

One last note to make, for those who parked their cars at the hotel, you may get the parking coupon redemption from the reception area when you leave this room.

Thank you once again and enjoy your weekend!!

<<<<< THE END >>>>>

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Yeah... I was the Mandarin Emcee.. Had a cool gentleman as the English Emcee... He's married... dont think too much.. haha.. Nice partnership. I think Emcee-ing is quite fun.. haha.. Though I think I'll prefer to speak in English.. wont get tongue-tied..and no headaches over their Chinese names... always get stuck at the Groom's name.. haha.. Mmmm...

It was nice.. though tiring.. Got up at 4am.. reach her place at 5am.. And the whole day started and had a little break from 1:30pm - 6pm where I went home, edited and printed my scripts and mount them on cardboards (1/4 of A4 size) and then took a 45min nap... YQ supposed to wake me up at 4:30pm. But he failed to do so! ahaha.. end up i woke up late.. keke.. Mmm...
Rushed changing and make up and went to do my hair.. Mmm. this time the hair not so nice... Hee.. guess you wont get to see it.. coz.. not nice.. haha.. Yeah... Yup.. then reach hotel at 6:20pm.

It was one of the most punctual wedding banquet I've been to. Started at barely 8:30pm and ended about 10:30pm! That IS early! :D

But reach home still about 11:30pm. Sigh.. bathed and checked some mails.. I think i slept at 1plus.. Tonight is worse.... back at 11plus also.. but its 4am now...and I'm still here.. Just done with all that I'm supposed to be doing and sending.. phew... And I'm not exactly tired.. Mmm.. i wonder why...
But I'll be tired to get up tmr.. hahaha.. :p

Yeah.. meeting cousin to get some stuffs for chalet... meeting her for breakies too.. hehe.. Mmm.. better get some sleep..before she's going to call me at 9am!! woooahh.... ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzz...... Nitey people.. :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/28/2006 03:24:00 AM

I can't believe it!! My Bulldog's gone missing???
I wanted to wear it this morning and tried searchin high & low for it. AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT IT'S GONE MISSING?!!???

How can this be????????? Dropped from my kitchen window??
Fell off from the hanger?????? where could it be?????????????????

God.. I want my bulldog back!!! It's $193.10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please...let it re-surface itself... or.... I'll... go crazy?? Hahaha.. Mmmm... no i won't..
But.. I'll be very very sad........................... :/

Last seen: I think this is the last time I saw my Bulldog. Mmm.. 22nd October 2006, Sunday. Don't remember wearing it anymore after that fateful day.. Mmmm.. i remember washing it.. and hanging it up... and where has it gone since???????????????????? God.. I want my bulldog back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :~(

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/26/2006 12:44:00 AM

Ops.. yeah.. i made it to office.
Shanice tried calling me since.. 850am. Haha.. i woke up at 10am. Yeah.
Haha.. Thanks to XY... for checking on me.. when I was just reaching office at 12pm. Hah.
And another kind soul called ONCE at 8:40am.. expecting me to hear that. I wonder how many rings was made.. I totally DIDN'T hear anything! haha..

Mmm... i realised at 6plus pm that.. my alarm clock went off..meaning to say.. it went off around that time.. 12 hours ago..in the morning too.. hahah... how could it be? I was trying to be ambitious or wat? Haha... :p

Anyway.. went to office..cleared some admin.. did some Usher Admin..opss.. and it was almost 3pm. I didnt even go for lunch k... haha.. but still.. Mmm.. anyway.. left office at 3plus.. coz.. gotta go buy ingredients..and go home cook for CG refreshments!

Yup.. cooked speahgetti. Haha... Big crowd was expected. 32 ppl. And CGL wanted SOLID food and variety. High standard neh. But i was cool. I knew my Spaghetti would pass anytime. Haha... :P

So.. Ling came and helped out at 5plus.. done with everything at about 7pm. Bathed and left home at about 7.35pm. Mum blessed us with the cab fare. Thanks Mummy. She said.."so heavy.. u all take cab la..."... Mum's the best! Haha.. But.. abit ex leh.. it was $6.60. Actually only $4.60....but it was 7.35pm loh.. $2 more.. sigh.. feel abit heartache. haha.. But.. though.. it was mum's money..still.. Mmm.. could have saved it.. but... Mummy loves daughter.. so... its okay la... I'll be extra nicer to her more loh.. keke.. :p

Yup... CGM was GREAT! Pursuing Your Dreams...
Yeah.. its about the same topic again.. and.. Yes! I wanna be a God's Dreamer.. I want to fulfill God's purpose for my life.. and yes.. I need to start planning and having a clearer vision of what I wanna do.. cannot 飘来飘去 anymore la.. Must have a focused and clear mind.. Then can i achieve greater things and be a great achiever for God! Amen!!

Okie..time to sleep..tmr gotta get up 7:30am for breakfast.. Meeting some Ushers for Mac'Donald's.. haha.. MMmmm..yeap.... Long day tmr.. yeah.. Nitez... :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/25/2006 02:36:00 AM

Aww...got up at...12plus.. Had a sudden urge to go swim.
Not wanting to give up my desire, I decided to act upon it IMMEDIATELY.
Just as I was about to change, i notice that it was drizzling a little. NVM.

Just as I was about to leave home, I saw that the sky was POURING! And i mean... really heavy downpour! Haiyoh! How can this be?? Duhz... I merely wanted to go for a swim! It was still hot & sunny when I got up loh.. But i was determined. And nothing can stop me. Unless there's thunder.

I silently told God.. "this cannot be happening to me. Just a swim.. Stop the rain, will You?"
Rain didnt stop. It just got heavier. But i knew. My sincerity will touch God's heart.. Hahaha. trying to be spiritual here huh. hahah... :p

So i left home, with my swim gear, and umbrella. How ironic?!?! haha..
So.. i went to develop dad's photographs..and headed to the bus stop to take a bus.. 3 stops to the pool. Just as I was alighting, i realised that the rain had stopped! Haha.. Hallelujah! :D

Took a 5min to the pool, changed out of my top and 3/4, and voila! I'm jumping into the pool!!
Yayy!! Swimming has always been my passion. I may not be a fantastic swimmer, but at least, it is something that I enjoy doing, and can relax in.. :)

Yupp.. as per normal.. 30 laps.. and 50mins.. MMm.. still can't break the 45minutes target. Haha.. But at least... I could swim 30 laps nonstop.. Yeah.its non-stop flapping for 50minutes.. haha.. not exactly flapping... pushing in and out the water ba.. hahaha.. :p
(Its breast stroke in case you're wondering what stroke i swim..)

Yeah.. had a bath and headed down to meet my khakis at Suntec...before making our way down to Tanjong Pagar. Yeah.. It was satisfying. At least... I'm not eating..without any exercising.. though.. i think.. my 30laps effort are almost gone. Hahah..
But.. my muscles are aching though. Its been .. 11 months ..since I last swim i think.. I dun think I've swam since I last did it at Clementi Swimming Pool...when Belinda was then still my Team I/C. She called me for forecast as I was leaving the pool neh... hahhaha... Yeah.. i remembered that.. I was still in SOT then.. haha.. Mmmmm...

Yeah..I'm going to bed. SL sms and said.. I need to have 5 appts made tmr.. and its my target before I can leave office.. gosh.. but..she's good la.. thank God for a good manager like her.. keke.... Yeah.. Shanice gonna morning call me also.. haha.> mmmm... work work work!!! :p

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/24/2006 01:55:00 AM

Hehe.. had our first Supper tonite!!
Yeah.. Thanks to YQ!!!
Hee..thats very nice of u to pick us up and send us back.. *muacks*

Yups.. here's a glipse of who were present.. -->
Yeah.. Only drinks were served.. food.. not there yet..

Oh.. we were at Thomson's 24 hours Roti Prata House.. Yeah... I love this place.. because of its Mutton.. actually.. i think the Pratas are okay only.. I prefer the Mutton more.. really.. yah....

Other favourite eating places includes:
Chomp Chomp - Serangoon
油条大王 - Geylang Lor 12??
Roti Prata - Next to Sembawang Shopping Center
Tao Huey - Selegie
Bedok Blk 85!!
Cheese Prata - Fung Seng outside NUS..

Mmmm... for now..thats all i can think of.. hehee.. Mmmm..
Supper = Putting on weight!!

Haha.. Mmmm.... shall go to sleep soon.. :p

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/23/2006 03:46:00 AM

Yeah....!!!!

Went to SKIN.. 2nd time this week.. and guess what?? Hhahaa...
Tried on a pair of Jeans... Mmmm.. forgotten the price... but i think it was $600++ ...
:X

Hahhaa.. MMmm... if.. can get 3 more people.. with a total of 5 items..Mmmm.....
maybe can consider.. but..rather dumb thing to do.. looking at my current financial situation...
its like..sinking deeper... into what.. I'm already at... Mmmmm.. buttttt.... 50% leh....

Someone said.. "its spending extra $300.. not saving $300... "
True... to a certain extent.. hahaa.. but... nice to invest in a good and nice pair of jeans rite?? Mmmm..God.. can I buy?? hahahhahaha.. Mmmm.. I have a strong feeling..that God is saying.. "NO!" MMmmmmmm.... I'll see how things goes.. from now.. till the day.. i step into SKIN again... and if... i decide to really get it.. and... become sillier... hahahaa..

Mmmm...it would be crazy if anyone were to bless me that.. its totally... bo ko leng!!!!
The only person who would do that.. I can only see it as .. God.. hahaha... no one insane would get me that.. unlesss.... my... future... bf??? hubby?? hahahahha... but where is he????????

Wahahhahha.. its 3:36am.. and i think I'm getting gila.... hahaa.. go sleep la.... faint.. Zzzzz.......

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/23/2006 03:31:00 AM

Praise the Lord!!!
It happened!! Yesh.. After many "can't-make-it"s, "not-free"s, "not-available"s...
the four of us finally met!

Ching (三姨), Hong&Min(二姨) and me!! (四姨)Yeah...
Who are we??
Cousins!!
We've all been attending church for a while.. and SC felt that we should not take our salvation for granted and should come together and pray for our families to be saved! Yeah!
SC is from AMK Methodist and she's a CGL there.. the 3 of us.. are the from the most happening CHC!! Yeah.. :D

Yup.. we met 730pm at my place. Mum cooked fried rice, hong got us ice cream, ching and min came with Whipped potato & Coleslaw from KFC and 20 pieces Nuggets from Mac!!!

Hahahhhaah.. 4 hungry people..after 24hours of no-eating.. was totally famished! haha..

Yupp.. Nonetheless, we crucified our flesh and got into serious work.
I played the guitar, Ching led worship..then we prayed.. when we were done, it was 920pm. Cool!! We had about 1.5hours of PM! Heheee..
Its possible yah.. if we have the heart to make it happen... :D

The presence of God came so strongly.. the moment Ching started with a word of prayer. THroughout.. my hands were shivering and hair standing loh... wwwwooooooaaaaahhhh.....
it was..... AWESOME!

We prayed.. we had a prayer list.. but.. we didnt really follow it.. coz we were all led to pray in other areas and specifically into various areas of lack in our families..
Wah.. it was much much awesome than expected! Heee.. :p

Cool... we'll try to arrange another one.. before Christmas.. Christmas.. is our target!! Amen!!

Thank You Lord, for putting us together in this manner.. :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/22/2006 05:42:00 PM

Yap... Christmas is coming... Feels like blessing somebody??
How about me?? I'm always ready to receive anything.. hehe...

Some stuffs running out...some already finished... some.. gone missing.. Some..still waiting to own one..Hahaha..take a look at what I need...

Running low on supply:

• MAC's Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation-Color NC20 $44
• L'Oreal Double Extension Waterproof Mascara-Black $26??
• L'Oreal Eye Liner Auto (no need to sharpen one) - Black $15.90
  (might wanna try liquid ones?.. haha.. any recommendation?)

Ran out:

• Clinque Happy Heart Perfume.
  To replace: Issey Miyake Ladies Eau De Toilette (All time favourite)
• HP Deskjet 920c color cartridge - Price range from $45-$55 depends where u get it..
  

Wished to have:

• Guitar stand-anyone would do.(Wondering if it'll collect dust.. my house area gets dusty easily)
• LV wallet (for a long long time...)
• Toyota Red Vios Auto
• A top from SKIN - done. Thanks to Hong, Dajie, Vi & KM!! *muacks*
• True Religion Jeans...
• Bags...more nice bags.. one of mine is torn on the inside.. kaoz.. thread running all over.. my bdae present this year.. sad sad... :/
  

Gone missing:

• Fasting Successfully book by Derek Prince

Yeah... so far.. this much i can think of now... will update as and when.. keke.. :p

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/21/2006 04:14:00 PM

Ops... I saw a top at SKIN... and I wanna the top!!

MMmm.. i think I didnt love it that much initially.. BUT...
now that I'm home.. I really love it.. and I think.. its really worth the buy!!
SOb sob.... Its not that ex... $50.20 only... but but but.. A&B.. and... debts....

Errr,... grrrr... but... we shall see how....
Maybe... will get it.. sign it.. ahh.. Mmm.. control.. sigh.. Mmm..
Will pray about it. God.. You'll let me have it rite?? hehe.. :p
Yeah.. this one loh.. u see it?? See the Cross?? Yah...
if buy 5 items.. will get 50% off le... Original price for this is $71+..
Yah... 50% will mean... $35+ leh.. very worth it! I wantt!!!! :p

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/21/2006 03:18:00 AM

Heh... 9 of us met up for Chalet Discussion today at Raffles City's BK.
It was so nice.. :D

We had a great time of fellowship and also get things done.. hehe. :P
At least.. we're a step nearer to our much awaited chalet!! Yayy!!

At least.. people who are not usually that involved... are now involved!! Yayy!! :D

And we're all getting closer.. that's so wonderful! Praise the Lord!! :D

Before that... HM, Bel, Sab, Ray and me went to Soup&Spoon for SOUP!
hahah.. it was really nice!! hee... and I'm so full still now.. haha..
So bloated.. keke.. :D

Happy... :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/21/2006 02:36:00 AM

Heh.. this post supposed to be in my own blog. but... somehow.. didnt log out of 4S5's blog i think.. haha.. anyway.. deleted from there le.. keke...
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Woah.. it was great!
Had an awesome time serving today.
It wasnt 100% perfect. But, I know I did my best. Thanks for Hotel 6's help, Hotel2's occasional drop by, Internal Traffic's IC. hehe.. you all made my day.

My duty would not have been this well, (or..better) without all of you!
Of coz! Kudos to all my ushers who helped to make this duty a memorable one!
Like I said, it wasnt fantastic, but at the very minimum, I enjoyed myself and was smiling inside my heart..most of the time.. hehe..
Though.. I may look like I was real fierce on the outside.. Err.. paiseh la..thats my look when I'm under pressure leh.. may forget to smile...
Oh.. one thing.. I think I did scream at 2 of my ushers.. coz.. it was P&W, music so loud.. dun scream, cannnot hear.. plus..abit cannot take it that they got loopholes..and yet standing there look pretty.. haha.. Mmm... but i think..they were okay with me la.. hee..
Thinking of calling them tmr.. hehe.. talk to them..and get their feedback on today's duty..
Hee..it'll be good..at least..it can set them thinking also.. what they've done and how they can do it better the next time.. hehe.. :)

Thanks also to my Echo2.. Love ya.. I think.. I was also a little stressed at the beginning.. if I was too harsh..please forgive me... i just wanted things to be done.. haha.. Mmm.. yah.. if i lost my cool.. hehe... Sorry.. hehe.. :p

My Arena IC: You were great too! Heee... thanks for keeping me updated of the status...it was very crucial..but.. you gotta be louder... i can't hear you most of the times! hehe... thats why i needed to scream.. :p

I realised.. serving in that kind of environment.. will cause me to lose my voice..coz they can't hear me if i speak softly..haha.. Mmm..

Overall, it was good.. at least.. i dont think I got any scolding.. I responded when I had to... it's really amazing.. most of the set holders spoke slower this time round.. and I could hear them! :P
Thank God for answering my prayers.. Been praying very hard le.. hehe.. :p

Good good.. hehe..looking forward to the next duty.. hehe.. Happy happy.. lalalalala~~~~

One sad thing. I didnt get to join my section for breakfast fellowship. So sad..
Didnt get to savour anything at all loh.. Totally NOTHING!
Sigh.. Thank God for wisdom. I had an egg prata and iced milo at my coffeeshop before i boarded the bus to meet OMC and XY.
At least.. my stomach was not empty.

The moment i reached Logis, was passed the key for Recruitment's locker.. packed the notes, took out the notes, the tags, arranged them a little.. so messy inside! OMG! haha..
Before I could get it done, gotta go for briefing.. after that.. General briefing...then localised briefing...and thats when the war starts!

On set = stepping into the battlefield.
Only objective: be focused and shoot!

YQ says: Don't worry.. you have very good soldiers fighting for you...
Ray says: shoot... or be shot...Thank God..Rachel wasnt shot.

Hahaha... yeah.. so nice of my section... many asked... how's ur Echo1 today??
Yeah.. it was good... i learnt.. and I still got lots to learn.. heee.. I love ushering! :D
Thank you all for your concern! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/21/2006 01:38:00 AM

Yayy!!

Much awaited duty is here in 7 hours time. Haha.. MMmm... very much prepared.
I hope so. Been thinking, asking, praying about it.. since...maybe 2 weeks back. Hah.
Just pray that I'll be super alert and vigilant later.

Dont be blur. Stay calm, cool and zai! Ai Zai! Haha.. :P
Don't panic.. We can do it de!! Just be focused..

I hope.. I can receive something from God as well..
Last duty, i totally hear nothing from Pastor. When i watched the online earlier, nothing that I heard sounded familiar! Haha. I can imagine how stressed I was 2 weeks back.
All the 'noise' going on in the net, I couldn't focus on what Pst was saying at all.
Every instruction that went through, I was scrutinising my ears to try to understand and hear what was being said.
Hah.. Way to go, ger... still lots to learn! Yayy!!

Yup...I hope.. I'm all prepared for the battle later, I can't be more than prepared..but I know, as I plan.. God'll direct my paths! Amen!! :D

God, help me to be a better leader, to lead in a way that'll be pleasing in Your sight.
I'm a leader tmr, not an usher. I'll serve like a leader.
Help me to hear every single instruction that is comm over the net and filter out the muffledness and noise! In Jesus' Name, Amen! :D

Thank You Lord, for another wonderful morning.. :D

讲了要去听
听了要听懂
懂了要去做
做了要做好

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/18/2006 11:58:00 PM

Yeah!! I didnt really get to talk about what happened during CG on Thur.
It was really cool. CGL wanted to go straight into Worship.. no need Praise.. coz.. he wanted the people to get into worship.. so.. from the start, we worshipped and worshipped...
And..the presence of God came so strongly! It was ... WOW!!!

God is truly amazing... He is indeed no respecter of persons..and the moment you are ready, HE is ready. He is always waiting to do something in us and through us. The moment we open our hearts to Him, He is eveready to move in us. Its almost overnight, God lifted me from a person in the depths of darkness into the high skies of brightness! Hallelujah! :D

As we make a decision to renew our minds, our mindset is changed, heart changed, actions changed. Pastor Kong always says... when our mindsets are changed, our actions and thoughts will change. How true.

God helped me to see from another point of view, allowing me to flow with Him and be more open to things and people around me. Yayy!! Thank You God, for being ever so gracious with me. :D

Yup.. we had a long long long time of prayer.. where all of us simply worshipped and spoke in tongues.. I could literally sense a lift in the atmosphere.. a breakthrough in the Spirit! As CGL is away for 3 weeks, I know we'll not be the same again. We'll be having combined CG with W204 but I know.. we'll not be who we are. We're members there; not new friends. And we wont behave like new friends! Amen!

Looking forward to next Friday, for a mighty move of God, to be ministered again! Yayy!!
Oh ya.. I wont be playing for 3 weeks, because.. they've got their own guitarist ah.. hehe.. okay..
Take a break.. and get focused on other things! More important things! :D

I'm very happy!! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/18/2006 11:29:00 PM

* Keep others in mind.
Seek to inspire and motivate people to live righteously themselves when they see your example.
Consider what people will likely remember about you after you die.
Keep your legacy in mind as you make daily decisions, recognizing that small choices now actually have big significance in the long run.
Show people that you are willing to do the right thing even when it’s unpopular or difficult.
Embrace what’s right even when the situation seems to indicate that your actions won’t matter.
Surround yourself with friends of good character, realizing that they will influence you just as you will influence them.
Make them your allies.
Encourage each other, support each other, and hold each other accountable.
Do your best to solve problems that matter to others; in the process, you’ll create partners who will also want to help create a better world.
Join others in service work and work in teams, knowing that you can often accomplish more together than you would alone.

* Make yourself accountable.
Build close relationships with at least a few people you trust who will hold you accountable for your thoughts and actions on a regular basis.
Let those accountability checks support and encourage you to live as faithfully as you can.
Whenever you do make mistakes, confess, repent, and accept God’s forgiveness and grace to do better.
Don’t lose hope; remember that God can transform even the worst mistakes into catalysts for His kingdom work.
Know that you can rest in His love no matter what you’ve done and move into a destiny that He has already redeemed through His sacrifice on the cross.
Don’t harbor secret sins.
Give every area of your life to God each day, knowing that if you cooperate with Him, He will bless your life with true significance.

* Share your life with others.
Recognize the fact that your life can’t be truly significant unless you share it with others.
Don’t isolate yourself.
Stop being too busy to build close relationships; slow down enough to make relationships a top priority.
Come clean with God and with others by not hiding anything and being willing to be honest and open.
Rather than focusing on what other people can do for you, focus on what you can do for them.
Use your natural talents and spiritual gifts to the fullest by contributing to your community.
Understand that investing in others is essential to living a significant life.

* Let your relationships help you grow.
Know that the more you interact with others, the more you can develop a significant life.
Prioritize your community commitments.
Communicate with compassion and learn how to deal with conflict wisely and extend healthy accountability.
Pursue forgiveness and grace.
Persevere through the tough times, remaining committed to your relationships.
Bear each other’s burdens during struggles and celebrate good times together.
Be assured that your life will take on great significance during the daily process of interacting with other people.


I'm glad i've people in those categories whom I can be accountable to, people that I can be a influence to, have a influence on me, are of good character... friends whom I can share openly with, friends who'll be there with me in times of difficulties and happiness... friends whom I can count on, friends whom I can have fun with... hehe..

Thank God for placing these people in my life... Amen! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/17/2006 01:25:00 AM

Wooohoo!!

Its good to be in the presence of God..
Ahhh... I know what I've been missing out le.. ahhaa...
Yesh.. I've found it back... Enjoying what I used to enjoy...
Spending time in His Presence... not finding it a routine.. but..
just to immerse in His Presence.. letting the anointing flow...

Cool!!! Practiced for 1.5hours, time flies..just like that..without even me realizing..
That is called... being in His Presence.. Time flies.. and you just hope that it'll stay like this forever.

Yes. I need to renew my mindset. I'm not just playing for fun.
I'm not doing it as a duty.
But I want to minister to the people.
His Presence, where His comfort and peace will flow..
Where healing will take place...

Use me Lord, an empty vessel, wholly surrendered to You, and You alone!
Ohh.. I want more of You in my life!!!
Thank You, Jesus!! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/16/2006 05:05:00 PM

Hahah.. before I slept.. I was telling a fren.. I wanna get up at 10:30am. Coz I wanna go eat Mac'Donald's Hotcakes!! Suddenly had a craving for it. I slept at 5:00am.. Mmm..
I doubted that I could get up.

But guess what??? I woke up right at 10:30am. Hahaha.. must be the Holy Spirit. He knew my cravings.. hahaha.. Thank God for being ever faithful, even in little things. Haha..
So.. I 赖床 a little till 10:40am, got up, washed up and went down.
I just had to be there at 10:59am and I would have my Mac Breakfast la. How nice. I've a Mac'donald branch just right opposite my block. 5mites from my door step. Hah. :D

Yup.. So i went to the counter, ordered my Hotcakes with Saussage meal, Iced Milo w/o ice please..(yeah..started this when i was coughin last year. Didnt want to have more ice to make it colder.. but realised...they'll still give u a full cup... MMm.. more worth it.. hehe..no la.. but its become a habit. Not so diluted also.. hehe..) :p

Had my seat, and waited for my hotcakes to be served. Yah. its 11:00am le, you see? So..they only prepare it when its ordered. So it'll be pipin hot! Good anyway! Heh.
Slowly savor my hotcakes, my Iced Milo w/o ice.. and then my hash brown and saussage... Yummy. Heavenly. Yeah.

Then to the bank to help my colleague deposit a cheque, then back home. Here I am, Mmm... gotta practice guitar le.. and clean up the house... Yup.. its Thursday.. CG Day!! Last CG before my leader goes for reservist.. Mmm... 3 weeks.. he wont be ard.. Mmmm... Yup.

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/16/2006 01:18:00 PM

The pathway to achievement is never without trouble.

Often, the level of opposition determines the value of a mission.

Accept trouble on the pathway as the norm.

You may fail and make a mistake.

It's all part of the journey.

The worst moments can become your greatest days.

You'll emerge on the other side wiser and stronger.

Don't be bothered with people's bad opinions.

Time will pass and when you're still standing, even your enemies will speak well of you.


I love Pst Phil's Leadership Files..
It's ever so encouraging and it always come at the right time.
Whenever I receive it, its as good as speaking into my every situation, whatever it may be. Praise God!

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/16/2006 12:14:00 PM

Whats the use of MSN when its there, you see who's online and offline?
But you can't chat???????!!!!!!!!!????!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Fed up. For the past 3 hours, I can't talk to anyone on MSN!
"Your message could not be delivered to the receipient."
Then?? Can't send. what's MSN for??
Urgh.... must be some maintenance goin on or troubleshooting.

Sigh.. and tat explains why I have so much time to enter so many posts. Haha..
Didnt blog for a few days... and I seemed to have so much to write.

My previous post was.. dunno what to write?? hahahaha...

Irony.. Yeah.. time to sleep. Tmr's CG day. Gotta get up early to practice. Yupp... :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/16/2006 02:47:00 AM

Yea... was feeling down down down earlier... but after a 100min prayer with my CG member, everything seemed brighter and better.
CGL going for 3 weeks reservist.. so... we need to be more united and focused.
Paired us up to pray every week for an hour for the needs of the CG and the friends.

Wednesday was our turn to pray. Sum called at 1015pm. We prayed for 100minutes.
We were still thinking.. are we to pray an hour?? I said.. we just finish the list and pray as we are led to loh.... by the time we finished the 10th person... it was 100 minutes le. Woah.. we were loso or wat? ahhaa.. no la.. it was the Holy Spirit. hehe...

Felt my burden lifted off. It didnt felt that heavy anymore. As we lift up others, God'll lift us up. Yah.. so true... within minutes, God is able to turn things around..
Actually, it didnt all seemed THAT BAD. It was just me.. ranting away... being nonsensical and babbling without thinking.

Actually.. maybe I was just having my mood-swing. As we dwell on it, negative thoughts would just come by and make everything seemed bad and exaggerated.. Haha.. Mmmm.. not that bad. I still can do it..

I just needed a renewing of mind. I know what I'm doing it for.
It's for a greater purpose. And I need to find back my passion.
Find where I dropped it. Picked it up and move on.

Yes I need to.
I think I've neglected my CG too much.
Too much for comfort. And I let the devil have a stronghold on me.
I need to cast it out and aside. I need to do something about it.

It's all not that serious. Just need to balance.
Yes. Balance is the key.
Strike a balance in all things and it'll all be fine.
I don't wanna give up what I've done, just need to plan and give more time to where it is required.
Yeah.. Holy Spirit will guide me and help me. And it'll all be fine.
Walking with God is never easy, but it'll always turn out fine.
God knows what is best for me. Always.
I just need to be sensitive to His leading.

Yeah.. Praise the Lord.. that You're always with me.
Be it good times or bad times, I thank You, God, for never forsaking me..

Had planned with E2 and EAIC for Sunday. I think it'll all turn out fine.
Just need to pray for super clear ears and for God to filter away all the unwanted noise, help me to be able to hear what is being said. God, please transmit all the sound to me in a clear way. Let me be fast to react and be quick to respond. Help me to be alert and proactive. Being able to anticipate what's going to happen and be able to prepare beforehand. Yea....

God is Good. He never forsakes. Amen.

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/16/2006 02:28:00 AM

Woohoo..

Back at Jurong West, holding the comm set, it did send some shivers down my spine as i hold it in my hands. Hahah. Bad experience. But...good challenge.

Did some planning on my way in the train. It was good.
Was a little worried. Because, I'll be the only one having set at the back! *scary*
Huge responsibility. But God is good! He knows I'm not ready for such a huge responsibility. Because.. Hotel 4 has a set too!!! yay!!!! :D

So, was trying to figure out what I'm supposed to do. Briefing started late. Everything started late. So, there wasnt much time to prepare. It all happened within minutes and door was scheduled to open. People rushed in, lack of ushers. Big lack man!

Sonic has 5 zones. There were barely 2 ushers plus 2 ICs. I tot the ICs know what to do. I just have to pass on necessary information. Afterall, 1 of them.. is a TL. I thought she would have briefed her ushers. But i was wrong. Hah.

Seems like i was supposed to give instructions. But some instructions... should be pretty standard? Ushers to take care of the zones.. and not open unless instructions given? Mmmm.. But.. i think... there were many new ushers.. coz.. i think..they also didnt know what to do. Worse still, I can't find the IC at all!! Yah.. maybe she's too small size, thats why. MMmmmm..

I only could see the 2IC most of the time. So tell her what I could. I think it was pretty messy at the start. No ushers to guard the zone, people flowing in all wanted to sit at Sonic. Huge loopholes at Echo and Wallie... Trying hard to flow the people in. But, never see ushers leh. Guess..ushers all not at strategic locations. Mmm.. I think.. lack of briefing also. MMmm.. i think.. H1s very important leh.. Mmmm.. from what i experienced in the past 2 PMs, I think this is the most messy one. Hahah..

Even the last time, though more screaming went thru the net, but at least, I felt it was more organised? MMmm.. and I dont get that much scolding. Haha. Mmm.... I like to work with my H1 better. Haha. But I guess... as u hold the set more times, you supposed to become more experienced, and people are less gracious with u.. Everything would be... "you're supposed to know what to do..."
Mmmm.. but can give time to learn? I know.. time very impt.. Not much time to dilly dally, but... still need some time to get used to it la... I'm already a fast learner... but... stressed leh... >.<"

Just be more gracious with me can? Will shouting and screaming at me help me to learn? Sigh.. why do people like to scream over the net? I know things need to be done. I know it has to be done FAST. But... by screaming, the sound gets even more muffled, higher pitch, harder to listen to leh...only hear "noise"..coz cant make out what is being commed.. haha.. Mmmm.. maybe its just me.. need to learn to pick out impt words... yah...

But PM was ok la.. Compared to E1. Haha.. faint..that one really faint...
Never felt that demoralised. Haha. Upset with myself. But that is over. Like what LS said, Let's move on. Yeah...
Learn from mistakes... learn from experience. But.. practice makes perfect.... Please dont expect perfect to come in just 2 practice. Heh.

But I pray.. I'll be even better.. this weekend. Phew...

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/16/2006 02:15:00 AM

Mmm.. Set me thinking since last nite.
After a talk with someone.
What do I want to do ultimately?
Where is my ultimate land of sowing?
MMmm....

My 1st Calling - to be ...
My current feeling - I love what I'm doing.
How??

Was challenged to make a decision.
Do I have to make a decision now?
Why push me?
Everything will take place in the right timing, in the right season.

Why is it that whenever I'm beginning to fall in love with something,
Something else will happen and take it away from me?
Can't I just enjoy the moment for a little longer?
Do I always have to start from scratch?
From dislike --> like --> taken away --> something new --> dislike....
Argh... i dun like to go through this process..
Its so saddening..
Am i only able to grow in this manner?
God.. I dun want to go through such a sad process.
Can I learn it in another way?

Conclusion:
What I'm doing, is a training ground for something even greater to take place in FUTURE.
God placed me where I am for a reason in this season.
I'm sure nothing happens by chance.
And I'm here for a reason.
It may not be forever. But at least, I've been here.
Treasure what I have now, and do it to the best that I can.
There's still a lot to learn. I've not reached. I'm not there yet.
Please, let me stay for a while longer...

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/16/2006 02:08:00 AM

Sigh... Shouldnt have upgrade to what Beta Blogger.. Now.. I can't even be added to 4S5's Team Blog!! Urgh... irritating...
Maybe I can log in..and create a new blog account.. as a dummy la.. just so i can be added to the team blog.. yeah..

Jie.. add me in again k?? hehe..thanks...

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/16/2006 02:07:00 AM

Mmmm......
Yeah.. I did it again.. hahaa..
Haiz.... :/

Anyway, there's prayer meeting tonite at Jurong West.. MMm..cool..
Tonite I'll be holding Hotel 3. Mmm.. Should be fine. Done it twice le.
But... not doing it with my own SL. I pray that Hotel1 will be gracious with me.
Mmm.. bad experience. Haha.. Mmm.. Pray Pray Pray hard....

Gotta be more alert and vigilant tonite. It was fine the last time round. Tonite gotta be better.. Mmm.. gotta brainstorm in the train later. Threw away my paper the last time round. Sigh.. Too fast man. Now.. I can't really rem what is going to happen le.
And I was doing both H3 and H4 the last time. Now I also can't rem which is H3 which is H4's responsibilities le.. haha. Mmm...

Will figure it out later. MMmm.. yah.. okie.. gotta get going le..else will be late... yup..

Pray for me yeah! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/14/2006 03:28:00 PM

Hahha.. Been 3 days since i last blogged.
Each time i come to my own page.. i think of what to write... Mmmm..

Just read a fellow usher's blog. Mmm.. inspired.. hahaa...
Time to start my 3 days too.. Wanted to do it last month. Failed attempt.

Need to be more disciplined. 1-2days manageable for me. 3 days. Mmm.. so far. only managed to last 2 days. Coz.. too many outings le.. hehe..

Time.. to... stop going out! Hahaha.. Mmm..
Anyway.. gotta start my 24hours soon.. and... yeah.. gotta work on it le..

Can save $$ too.. haha.. Mmm... Been spending a lot on food.. urgh..
Why do i like to eat?? Put on weight as well. Mmmm...

Control control..

Had a busy last few days..haha.the days seemed so long.. but had fun..
Yeah. I love it.. I love to do what I'm doing.. haha...

Okie.. time to go cook.. ops.. did i say something about eating again.. ?? haha..
Yeah.. I'm hungry leh. keke.. okok..faster go.. before too late..

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/14/2006 01:40:00 AM

Yes...thats what took place at Bishan Park this morning...
Not Bishan Park la.. haha.. miscommunication..as always happen when messages are passed from my parents.. hehe..
But since I'll be going out with them, I didnt bother to ask too much. As long as we get to where we're supposed to.. I'm fine. Hah.

But oh well, slight hiccup.. well.. Bishan Park is rather big. So.. initially didnt know where to alight, and alighted a little too early.. so.. after we alighted.. walked 10m... took bus for 1 bus stop.. Yeah.. too far to walk..and rather near to take bus.. but well.. we took bus anyway.. haha..
The cab driver gave me some false hope too.
He said.. "There's 100 car keys to be found, and one leads to a car!!"
When we reach the stage, nothing of the sort mentioned at all.. cheh!!! :/

So we walked a little and I think mum and I reached just on time. Heh. In less than 15minutes was the launching ceremony..where Prime Minister Lee and some other ministers 浇水 on the patch of grass to officially launch the project.. Not too sure what it is really all about.. but.. of the 80++ people who went upstage... they've all completed some sort of courses and seems like Dad is one of those who have completed many!! Wahahah... Hee.. Proud of him.

He's afterall a supervisor also leh.. hahaha.. So many people came and congratulate them.. Mmm..seems like.. its some sort of really 'recognisable' certification in their industry. Heh.. :)

Mmm..wanted to post some pictures here.. But.. can't link to Kodak Gallery.. Argh.. somebody help help?? Where to upload the pictures first ah?? So that I can put some here?? hehe... :p

MMmm... Yep... Everything finished about 11am... went to have brunch with Dad's colleagues and superior... Woah.. he treated us to coffee and paid for our Kway Chap. haha.. Nice superior.. keke.. :P

Yeah... then he drove us back home.. haha.. Mmmm... good...

Reached home at 12pm. Vacuumed and mop the floor again.. yah.. did i mention it was all wet and muddy at Bishan Park? My shoes were completely covered with mud!! And so were my beautiful feet.. Just like.. mud mask leh.. hahah.. So.. gotta step on my precious floor..hence..the vacuum and mopping.. haha..

Yeah... Wanted to take a nap..was so tired.. Lie on my bed from 2pm - 245pm.
I think I was semi-conscious. Eyes were shut. But brains were wide awake.
Don't think I slept at all.. sigh.. gave up..and so here I am..

Hahah.. Mmm.. gotta prepare to go out le.. Mum's already out to color her hair...
I'm gonna change... and go down to get my hair nicely done... and then come up change.. and off to Sentosa!!! Yah.. for wedding.. My cousin's wedding.. hehe... MMmm..
You can check out her wedding album here if you are interestd..

Yeah.. I better get going.. before Mum starts nagging at me again.. ahaha...

Yup.. Pray that I'll have strength tomorrow.. I guess I'll be home late tonite.. Sentosa le... Mmmmmmm...
But it'll be fun!! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/11/2006 03:02:00 PM

Woke up at 11plus.. Had lunch with XY at Yishun Interchange and then went for my appt at Bukit Panjang... Was done in 30minutes.. 2.30pm. Went back office, reached at 3.30pm. So... made some calls... and left at 5pm. Met up with XY again after her maths paper... together with Jeff. We had Ajisen at Bishan J8. Coz I had to meet my CGL and members for Prayer Meeting. So, we decided to meet there.. hehe..

Had a good time of fellowshipping and eating and playing Suduko.. ahha... :p
Met up with my members at 730pm. But we left MRT only at 8plus. Yah... Went to CGL's place.. and we prayed till 10pm. Woohoo.. it was good. Prayed for individual needs of members.. we had a prayer list done since yest's CG la... hehe...

There were 6 of us.. haha.. cool.. we can pray like... 1hr 30min straight.. Good.. everyone was brought closer and it's really.. where there's unity, there's power! Something is really gonna happen in the spirit realm and everyone is really gonna experience a breakthrough! Yayy!! :D

Yup.. then off to The Roti Prata House for supper.. Haha.. CGL's favourite place.. keke...Been there just last Friday..and there again today.. haha... Mmmm... fat fat.. cannot always eat prata... siong... Mmmm... :p

Yup.. Good day... Called DLYP.. He wanted to seriously look through it and let me know next week.. Please help me pray for favour.. yayy... and I'll be able to collect premium from him next week!!! YES!!! Thank You Lord!!! :D

Mum says.. tmr meet her 9am.. then we'll go Bishan CC look for Dad. Dad'll be there since 730am.. there's some tree planting competition..and he's involved!! Hahah.. Woah.. so interesting.. but.. too early la.. wont be there to see him plant trees.. Will just be there to see him receive cert or award...hehe.. Mmm..looking forward to tmr.. may there be a good time of fellowship and quality time spent with my dearest parents.. Once in a blue blue moon.. hehe.. :P

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/11/2006 01:04:00 AM

Wahhhhh!!!!!
I can't believe it!!
I just checked on DLYP's case.....and it was.......... through!!!!!!
Just waiting for premiums to come in?????????
Wah........... God is good or wat??????????????????

I'm amazed!!!!!!!! OOooohhhhhWowooowoww......
I'm gonna call him tmr!!! Yesh!!! Thank You Lord in advance... and I pray that I'll have favour with him!! He'll say "Yes, you can come and collect cheque from me!!!!!!!!!"

Oh YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/10/2006 01:09:00 AM

Hee... Daddy is going to receive some award or certificate from our Prime Minister on Saturday!!! Not too sure what the event is.. but something to do with the many days of courses he attended some weeks back.. Mmmm.... hehee.. so interesting...

Mum told me when she came back... The conversation went something like...
Mum:Your dad asks if you wanna go support him on Saturday? He's receiving something from Prime Minister...
Me: Anyone can go one meh??
Mum: Family members can go la.. after that got lunch buffet...
Me:....... Lunch buffet?!?! hahahha... Sure.. I'll go!

Haha.. no la... Actually have support duty de.. But.. if I tell him... I gotta go church.. Mmm.. like not very supportive leh.. he seldom ask me to go support him for anything de.. usually.. is i go stage.. ask him to go see me.. ahhaa.. Mmmm.. time for family bonding ne!! Good.. Cool... Guess he not working on saturday then... Rare rare rare!!!!
So that means.. he'll be able to attend Cousin's wedding too.. hehe... So.. it'll be a family day on Saturday! OoOohhh.. Cool man.. Mmmm.. If only i still have a car on sat... Mmmmmm.. cannot leh... cannot afford le..... i'll burst till jialat jialat... now already bad enough.. Hmmmmm..... ://

Yah.. but anyway.. if we can spent time together, doesnt really matter if we take bus/train/cab lah.. hehe... its the Quality Time that matters!! Yayy!! :D

On another happy note... my 14" is working cool man.. though... Channel 8 is still a little zzzz.zzzz.zzz.zzzz.zzzz but still can see images la.. ahhaha.. soo cool... but some channels..really so clear leh.. but i only watch channel 8 leh... Mmmm... must lay hands and pray that it'll look ok le.. kekeke... YayyY!! I have a tv in my room now.. hehehehehehe... !!!! :D

Oooh... yes.. i shared testimony during CGM earlier... shared 2. 1 on meeting my ICs on Monday and Tuesday.. and the other on my case... hehe.. Mmmm.. yup......
CGM was good today.. Yupp... good!! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/10/2006 12:58:00 AM

I've been wanting to get a DVD player.. for..... monthssssssssssssssssssss....
But never get to do it.. coz... its not a priority.. and no DVDs really that require it...
But... now that we keep getting DVDs... i've got no choice.... sigh...
Been hearing people telling me about watching the Glory DVD and got impacted.. Mmmm..
I got no player how to see leh???

So..this afternoon.. being unable to resist the temptation anymore.. I got to Northpoint.... looked around Harvey Norman.. and searched for one...
Bought one from LG... $99.. got KTV functions.. can give scores also... and got what.. can play from MP4... and dunno what... supposed to be value for money..and under sale also.. okie... So.. paid with my card.. yeah... what else do i have now?? :/

So... came back tried to connect.. and dug out my brand new 14"TV from the storeroom and tried to connect. But realised the TV...doesnt have certain holes.. for me to connect!!! aaah..... O.o

So... search the living room TV. Thank GOd.. that is compatible.. so can only attached it to the living Room's TV loh... the 14".. back in my room.. but channel 8 sooooo blur... ZZzz zzzzz.zzzzz de.... haiz.....

See how lah.. wonder what that TV can help me with.. hahaa.. suddenly.. I'm reminded of the TV i had in my hostel back in NUS days.. Ooohh.. nice nice.. TV just next to my laptop... and both on all the time.. hahaha.. but.. I pray that'll not be a distraction to me.. keke.. Yeah!! Okie.. gotta prac guitar le... CGM starting soon... ciaoz....

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/09/2006 07:18:00 PM

Haha... received a mail from a fren.. re-done my Test.. I think it has changed..
MMmm.. i think love language required from partners and friends are different.
We dont expect friends to treat us like lovers.. ahha.. so.. who u are thinking of when u do the test..makes a difference.. :)

Here it is.. :

Score Love Language
9 Quality Time
8 Acts of Service
5 Words of Affirmation
4 Receiving of Gifts
4 Physical Touch

How to interpret your Profile Score:

Your highest score indicates your primary love language. Your second highest score indicates your secondary love
language. If two scores are identical, you are bilingual (you have two primary love languages). If the scores of your
primary and your secondary language are close (for example, 10 & 9 respectfully), it indicates both are important to
you. Whatever a significant other does to express love in either of these languages will get emotional points with you.
The highest possible score for any language is 12.

Having a clear picture of your primary & secondary love languages will explain much of your past behavior Think back
over the past and ask yourself "What have I most often requested from significant others?" Chances are your answer
will lie within the scope of your primary & secondary love languages. You have been requesting that which would meet
your deepest need for emotional love.

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/08/2006 02:49:00 PM

Yes!! After so long.. My cases are coming in again..
Yesh.. and I can just feel it coming.. Amen! Work.. is needed and required to make it work. And I thank God for giving me favour with man. Yeah..
Closed a case today... though it's still at an initial stage.. but i know that when God's hands are upon it, no one can stop it! Yesh! :D

I can finally share something in CG this week. Havent been sharing testimony for a while. Haha.. life seemed.. nothing much to share.. and.. it seems weird when I mention too much about UM. I mean. somehow.. it just don't feel right.. if i were to share about what I'm doing in Ministry. Funny... It shouldnt be this way.. but I guess.. .that's not what my leader wants me to be doing ba... dunno...

I love what i'm doing now.. and I hope to be able to do more..with what I've been given. Glory to Glory.
Like I've mentioned.. God is bringing me up another level. I don't want to waste my life away just like that. Every second spent is never going to come back my way again. Treasure every moment of it! :p

Yup... Gotta learn to strike a balance.. After going through certain things last few days.. I think GOd is reviving that little fire I still have left with CG... Mmm.. balance balance... Yep... Thank God for leaders and good friends who care.. and encourage me to move on... Thank you Lord!! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/08/2006 02:07:00 AM

The last thing I told Vi was... "Until I have another CGL who can inspire me again.."
From Sat till today, I just realised that God has been sending leaders to inspire me!
Amazing at how I can get to talk to them in this manner.
Like ST, she was indeed an Angel sent from Heaven to speak into my life.
God knows.. who i'll listen to.. and who can make an impact in my life.. Yes.. God is good.

Had a long, long day today. Got up at 7am! Thanks for the morning call! :D
Reached office about 9:05am. Had my Bee Hoon. AO was out..he saw me...and said..will start after i finished eating. Heh. How nice. But it was because I sms-ed him and told him I'll be 15min late. THank God for favour. When I'm accountable enough to inform my managers that I'll be late, they'll be more gracious and many times, I've come to realised that as long as I informed AO that I'll be late, he'll always start meeting late. Like waiting for me like that.. Heh.. so nice of him! Praise God! :D

AO spoke about many things.. Being Pro-active, doing the important things instead of urgent things. Urgent Things may not be important things that we need to prioritize on. Some things may not seem urgent, but thye are important in ensuring we have success in what we do. How true...

Rushed to Gateway for appt at 1pm. Was late. Thumbdrive gave problems.. SL's computer loh.. Always hang... when i took out my thumbdrive and put it in, I realized that I lost many folders! 70% of my documents were gone. Amazingly, the only 2 folders left was "UsherMinistry" & "W352". Didnt know even folders have special protection over them! Hallelujah! :D

Finished at almost 3pm. Rushed to meet THM at Fortune Center. Passed her her documents.. then to NJC to meet TTW. Then to Hillview Ave to meet LSL. Woah.. 4 places all over Singapore from East to West.. kaoz.. I wonder how i can do it without a car. The thought of it will sianz me off le.. ahha...

Mmm..but its nice to have a car. At least I find that I'll be more spontaneous and alert and will do it faster! Mmmm.. Will not be that lazy when I have a car. Soo.. God.. I need a car... A Toyota Vios will do la.. I dun ask for much... In Jesus'Name!! Amen!!! :D

Wanted to print my meeting's stuffs at office. But coz thumbdrive corrupted, had to come back home..to print.. sianz.. but at least.. get to fetch Sabrina and XY. Haha.. Went to Suntec to meet my recruitment ICs..
JX couldnt make it coz she had a last minute zone meeting and needed to attend her tutorial. So we changed the meeting place to Suntec...as my SOT gathering was there too.. I totally forgot it man. Until Joe reminded me 3 days back. Haha.. so bad of me.. Mmm.. but its really forgot..thats why i arranged the meeting with the Recruitment ICs...

Glad that they were challenged..and inspired... and motivated... I felt good...and fruitful!! Yeah!! One mentioned abit stressed to do what was required..but told them.. its about stepping out of comfort zone and doing the unknown. We can never reach a place where we are too good for it.. there'll always be situation to conquer and overcome.. Heheh.. their feedback was indeed valuable and appreciated.. Hee..
Was asked if I was a CGL.. ahha... Mmm.. no.. not yet... keke...
Some time down the road.. maybe... who knows.. but.. i believe,. i'll be one.. but not in the short term. Cant see it then.. ahah..

After meeting with the ICs, met with my SOT classmates. It was a short and great time we had. Even though the time was short, being in their presence brought forth a kind of wonderful feeling. It's just different. It's like a different level of anointing.. Wah.. it was good...

Yeah.. long long day... 1:39am now... need to koonz le.. sooo tired.... *yawn*

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/07/2006 01:21:00 AM

Phew.. The weekend passed by just like that.
Attended 2 weddings..and that means having alot of expensive 'junk' food! haha.. coz... The Ang Pow made the difference! haha.. and .. didnt really eat much.. Mmm.. i wonder why. Maintain image probably. ahhaa... :p

Friday was Lisa's wedding. Sat was Teck Yong's wedding. Congrats man! People around me are all settling down le.. Mm. i wonder what I'm doing still..haha.. :p
Not here yet leh... Cannot anyhow.. must wait for the good and deserving one.. haha.. One whom I'll love and sacrifice for and who'll do the same for me! haha.. :p

Sat nite ended late. Was talking to ST from the wedding all the way back home. Sent her back home. And we chatted. It was good.. Really good. She was really inspiring. And I think she did managed to revive the little fire I had in CGMinistry. My passion there almost died, while my fire continued to burn on strong and passionately for UM. Heh. :p

I guess the leaders made the difference. ST commented.. we need people next to us..and above us.. to carry on and when we come to a point where there's no one next to us, and no one above us... then .. its a dangerous zone. I totally agree. I'm in the dangerous zone in CGM and I'm doing very fine in UM. Is that double standard? No.
Its what motivates me and spurs me on all the time. I guess the responsibilities given also made a difference. Yup. Leaders also. Leaders who believe in you and trust you. Yah...

Did Echo 1 today. Horrible. Haha.. Mmm.. well.. learnt many things. Though I didnt do as well as I ought to, I think I can be more gracious with myself. Its my first time. Can't expect everything to be perfect and fine. But at least, can be more responsive and alert and vigilant!! Haha.. yeah.. :p

Yup.. thanks to one and all.. who sms-ed and encouraged me. I am fine. Don't worry. Did felt a little down initially, but its jsut natural la.. haha.. who'll feel good after being 'scolded'? I also dunno what i'm upset with.. but I just felt sad there and then. Hahha.. Just wanted to go somewhere and cry my heart out. But I didnt la. But really appreciate the many people who sms-ed and asked about my well-being.
hee.. UM is such a wonderful ministry to be in. Opportunities are given, chances given to learn and make mistakes and to re-learn and make it better.
Yeah.. many things to note. Shall make it better the next time! Amen!

Pledging Weekend.
I didn't enjoy the whole service at ALL! From the moment Praise & Worship start, I was like a mad woman running all ard le.. sigh..
It was so active in the midst of the comm set that I can barely catch wat was being conversed. But i knew it'll all be fine la.. haha...

Yeah.. for once in a long long time, I felt so loved. Thanks to one and all for all your concern. I love all of ya!! :D

Time to sleep aredi.. it's 1.30am le... gotta get up at 7am.. tmr got meeting in office.. cannot miss.. hehe.. yeah..

Take care, folks! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/06/2006 01:13:00 AM

Oh.. did I add that I actually have 5 Wedddings instead of 4??
Gosh! I forgot about my Secondary Mate's. *faintz*

1 done last nite. Phew.. Gonna leave house for the 2nd soon... and... 3rd will be on 26th November. That's a impt one..coz I'm supposed to be the Mandarin Emcee!! Ahh.. Must take more notes tonite... hahaha.. :p

Okay.. I'm counting down.. sigh.. Mmmm...

I'm soooo tired... Was out mugging last nite.. Haha.. Maths paper are fun and interesting.. Hee.. I love Maths!! But though i've passed my O Levels.. but... I still can't get 100marks! Hahaha.. some careless mistakes.. some.. dun really know what the question wants.. hahaa.. Some.. forgot le.. hahaa..

But.. its nice to recap it once in a while.. Not to lose touch! Keke.. :p

Yeah.. Gonna get ready for mei mei le.. yeah! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/04/2006 02:46:00 PM

Hahaha.. I may seem to be very fierce or serious,..But sometimes.. thats just my looks.
Hahah... I'm actually easily contented in certain areas of life.
I dun ask for much.. Just wanna be happy... doing things I enjoy doing... and serving people with a great attitude.

I'm a simple gal.. dun think I'm that complicated k? :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/03/2006 03:38:00 AM

Just wanna thank God for placing all the people in my life..

So many people I'm thankful for.. hehe... Where should i start??

My parents.. for bringing me into this world. We may not be wealthy.. but...we are a small, contented little family.. without any major lack.. we have all that we should have... just pray for good health for both my parents.. Amen!

My friends! Thank God for all the friends I've made in my life.. thousands of them.. yes..thousands... Thank God for giving me the talent to attract friends and have made a couple of real, good ones. You know that they'll be there for you, when you need them. Friends I can count on, be it good times or bad. Thank you for being my friend! :D

My Manager, SL. Yesh. She's a good one. God-given one. I've never met a good 'boss' like her. She leads, guides, corrects.. in the manner she knows is best for me.. If I'm still not going to 自动.. haha.. I think she'll resort to the last move! hahaha.. Thanks for being my manager! :D

MY CGL.. MMmmm..sometimes.. things might not seem the way it is. But.. I think I'm still fortunate. I've a understanding CGL. I've got to learn to love my leader. :D

My Ministry. Nowadays, I can't live without them! hahaha...
Many of my friends say... I look happier lately.. not that I used to be sad.. but.. they say I'm really radiant... and happy with what I'm doing.. Mmm.. is that a good thing or bad?? I'm further from CGM..and nearer to UM... and I'm happier... hahaha.. Mmmmmmmmm........
But.. I'm really happily doing ...what I'm tasked to do... I love my ministry!! I love serving God .. with a bunch of people who are serious and on fire for God!!!
Motivation comes.. when there's unity... people serving with a shared vision, goal.. though it may be somewhat different compared with just bringing in the lost... but.. we're also making a difference to people's lives.. in different measures and ways... yesh!! :D

I guess... we have to be happy doing what we are doing. God didnt call us to hate or detest what we do, but to do what we are doing, cheerfully and with a right spirit! :D
That's what I'm doing now. Happily enjoying every moment of it..
I treasure every moment of it too... Not knowing..what the next step will be... But I pray... I'll love whatever God wants me to do... :)

Amen! Thank You God, for saving me... :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/03/2006 02:57:00 AM

Yes!!!

I'm soooooo happy now!!! Hahhahahahaha...
Because.... my section's chalet is finalised!! Yaayyy!!!
MMmmm... looks like it's been a long while since I've been to a chalet!
I mean.. organising one and staying in!! Yah.... long time no have le.. the last one.. i can rember is like... 2004?? CG's chalet i think.. and we dint stay in loh.. go there play games.. at night check out le.. so.. duh??!!?? rite??
haha... but nvm!!

Now... because we are dealing with Students!! We can have chalets on weekdays! hahaha...
And.. doesnt make a big difference to me!! Haaa.. coz... I have my own off days!! hahaha... Just gotta ensure my sales come in ah... Bleah..

Yayayaya!! Now.. I've to go vacuum, mop and practice.. below my joy turns into... sadness... coz.. my CGL will come after me!! hahaha...

Yeah!! COol!!! And I'm HAPPY! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/02/2006 06:25:00 PM

Yayy!!
Had our 1st meeting today.

Venue: Wisma's Republic Foodcourt.
Time: 18:30hrs
Present: - Ray, John, Clarence, Rachel, Natalie, Jiawen, Cherry.

Not many came, but it was good nonetheless!
Ray and I "chaired" the "meeting".. haha.. we had fun..
Ray is really inspiring I must say.. something.. I still need to learn from!
He speaks with such enthusiasm and excitement..which... hahaha.. I have gotta learn very hard!!
I think..whenever I'm speaking in front of a group of people, I'll be nervous...and when that happens, I'll look very serious and stern!! AAahhh...
And I think I'll tend to be monotonous.. ahhahaaha.... Well... well..
No one's perfect.. learn.. step by step...
Gotta get some books to read le.. keke.. :P

Some of us met earlier to get Sijia's present.. it was a good buy!! $39.90 below the Retail Price!! WOah.. we're good or what?? ahhahha.. Praise the Lord for that! :D

Then.. we went to meet the rest at Republic Foodcourt. Only Ray, John, Cherry & me were there... Clarence came later.. then Jiawen... then Natalie..who rushed down from work... we ate... laughed.. fellowshipped... it was good! :D

Had meeting.. then went to look for Sijia.. to give her a birthday surprise!! Heee..
She was kindda surprised i guess... ahha.. though she expected it to be on Sunday.. but well... Team is different ma.. keke.. MMmm.. yeah.. she liked the dress, so it was good.. so.... we left after a while.. and went to Gelare for Waffles!!

Yeah!! It's Tuesday 'ya know? Hahahaha.. how can miss it?? hehe..
We were there at like... 950pm. Made our last orders and finished it by 22:30hrs.
Left the place and went our separate ways back. Had a good time fellowshipping with Natalie on the way back too.. it was good! :D

I guess.. we did managed to bring the team slightly closer, at least I'm sure some of them are pretty comfortable with the team people le.. and I know for sure.. this sunday's serving will be more fun for them. Because.. they now know..who are their own team members!! Yeah!!!

I love what I'm doing!! :D

Thank You Lord, for using me to make a difference! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/01/2006 03:14:00 AM

This is the title that caught my eyes some days back.
Monthly subscription of Reader's Digest was left lying on my table for a couple days le. No motivation to touch it at all. One fine day, I decided to unwrap it and take a look. Lo, and behold.. the title on the front page caught my eye.
Out of curiosity, i flipped through the pages to the topic.
It read...

.....It's a common fact that lack of sleep inhibits concentration..."
...whether the cause is chronic - insomnia, a sleep disorder, shift work, jet lag, or simply trying to put in extra hours at work, we've all experienced the exhaustion caused by the lack of sleep. In fact, sleep is as important to a healthy lifestyle as eating properly and exercising. Too little sleep may increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and depression. Getting a good night's sleep is one of the simplest things you can do to stay healthy.

-Hey fm...xy... jeff... heard that?? hahaha...

How much sleep do you need?
A good night's sleep means waking up rested and energised. On average, a healthy adult needs between 6 & 8 hours of sleep a night, according to Dr Ravi Seshadri, a sleep expert and clinical director of MD Specialist Healthcare at the Paragon Medical Centre in Singapore.
However, the amount of sleep it takes to achieve rejuvenation varies from person to person. Length is not the only important factor in sleeping but the quality as well. People who lose sleep every night will suffer from sleep debt --> compounded over a prolonged period and recovery will take much longer than the actual hours lost....
The time it takes for a sleep deficit to accrue depends on how consistent the problem is. Losing a couple hours of sleep for several nights is enough......

Why are we so sleep deprived?
We're so busy that we just dont have sufficient time to get the sleep we need...... About 40% of patients suffer from sleep disturbances because the indulge in activities that extend way beyond their bedtime. It's not just work that makes them cut down on sleep but also their lifestyle....simply socialising or surfing the Internet can engage people far beyond their bedtimes..


- hahahah... how true....

How important is a good night's sleep?
Sleep is imperative (wah.. what a familiar word...) to maintaining your health. Without it, you increase your susceptibility to an astonishing array of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and depression.
Not getting enough sleep can compromise your immune system. You can exercise and eat well in order to keep your immune system up, but if you aren't sleeping, you undo all that good work. The immune system works best when you're asleep.
....Sleep deprivation may potentially increase risk for the development of cardiovascular problems....sleeping less than 5 hours doubled the risk of high blood pressure...
...People who lack sleep may also be associated with a prediabetic state (glucose intolerance and insulin resistance) and obesity.
.... Insufficient sleep may affect 3 hormones that can contribute to obesity.
1. There's leptin, an appetite-suppressing hormone found in our fat and its levels are regulated during sleep.
2. Grelin triggers appetite and increase with sleep deprivation. Our bodies then produce more of the stress hormone cortisol, which increases far storage....


- oh no!!! No wonder I'm eating more and more nowadays... *gasp!*

Not only do the increased hormones resulting from sleep loss cause us to eat more, but most of us also make poor food choices when we're tired. Get sufficient sleep if you don't want to gain weight...

Sleep is important in keeping not only your waistline trim, but your brain activity balanced as well. During sleep, brain neurotransmitters - the chemicals that deliver messages between nerve cells in the brain - are replenished. Any form of stress, including lack of sleep, results in the depletion of the brain chemicals thus causing emotional disturbances, including depression, anxiety and general feelings of anger or sadness.

Mmmm... cheeemmmm... But.. learnt that sleep is really important.. it ages too!! haha...
MMmm... its late now.. i better get going.. tmr got BS.. wanna be in tip-top condition!! Yayy!! :D

-RacheL- blogged @ 11/01/2006 03:13:00 AM