2010...
I'm confident to say that 2010 was a good year.
Started attending JYM, met new people, and of course, joined Oriole!
Haven't thought of the new year's resolution yet.
But one top priority is definitely to get closer to God, despite the upcoming O levels. Hopefully I can learn to manage my time properly! :)
Yup, just a short post..
xx est
Friday, December 31, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Hello!
Hi Oriole.
Well, I'm Kenneth, 19, the oldest in Oriole other than Ivan and Claudia. And oh yes I wish I was younger, a bit younger. I took A Levels last year and started serving NS in Feb and am going to serve for about a year more. I realise three of you in Oriole are going to take O Levels next year. Keri, Esther and Yew Gin. No more right? Maybe I could try teaching Physics or Math. (I'll need a "refresher course" for A math though) I never taught before but I want to try. And next year won't be as busy (and horrific) as this year in Army for me so I may have some time.
First thing I want to say is: Whoaa Esther you're fast (at getting the blog started).
I think I was the one who made the first move - by inspiring Esther to start it. Haha.
And I did it because I always wanted to have a Cell group blog just as I did back in my previous cell OAK. We had A LOT of posts. We did bond through them. It was a great source of much needed catharsis for me. Yeah :)
Okay, I am stumped by my undecidedness on how I should continue (what I should now write about). Not that I don't have much to write, maybe its just the opposite.
Well, I'm Kenneth, 19, the oldest in Oriole other than Ivan and Claudia. And oh yes I wish I was younger, a bit younger. I took A Levels last year and started serving NS in Feb and am going to serve for about a year more. I realise three of you in Oriole are going to take O Levels next year. Keri, Esther and Yew Gin. No more right? Maybe I could try teaching Physics or Math. (I'll need a "refresher course" for A math though) I never taught before but I want to try. And next year won't be as busy (and horrific) as this year in Army for me so I may have some time.
I forgot what Christmas season was like with JYM. I wasn't expecting much. So it was a slight suprise for me. The hustle and bustle of Christmas was enjoyable and satisfying, even though I did not go out very much - I guess due to Army - compared to other JYMers.
Much has happened in the recent weeks with regards to my walk with God. Good things. :) I think and hope that this year's (2010) JYM camp will be a significant turning point in my Christian journey.
I shan't share it now. Its too much. And its too serious and heavy-going to write in my first post.
This verse(s) of scripture seems to be what God is mainly teaching me my whole four years of Christian life.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3: 5-6
May we have a good year ahead Oriole!
Kenneth
Just a story I stumbled upon...
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar...and the beer.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes." The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends, your favorite passions--things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else--the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house, and fix the disposal. "Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented.
The professor smiled. "I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of beers."
Cheers!
Esther
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes." The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends, your favorite passions--things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else--the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house, and fix the disposal. "Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented.
The professor smiled. "I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of beers."
Cheers!
Esther
End of Holidays :(
So looks like 2011 is only two days away and that's pretty fast. Which also means my O level would be coming and being the procrastinator that I am, I've still got around five essays, two test papers, the whole of Physics ten year series book to complete, memorise a 100 cheng yu, and a bunch of other stuff.
Oh well, the slow and steady turtle beat the rabbit, right? Heeh.
I'm early but, happy new year Oriole! :)
-Esther
Oh well, the slow and steady turtle beat the rabbit, right? Heeh.
Here's to the new me for 2011!
"yea hols r coming to an end :( but it having an end is wat makes hols all the more precious! i don't think the hols would be as enjoyable or memorable if they were perpetual!" - a friend
-Esther
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Haha
Haha hi Oriole this is Geoff. This is such a nice blog :P
So holiday is ok la .
I play computer and chat with ppl :D
* Btw I just created msn people who haven add me my email is iceblitz27@hotmail.com *
^ I dont use it much though ^
But this holiday have alot of event and outing .( Cos im in JYM, what do you expect )
I try to go for all and i think i went for all .
But this holiday is boring also . 'Cos I can only play for 1 hour everyday . :(
But when my brother and parents go out I take the chance to play :P
Oh and I also in a massive search for nice christian songs :)
I delete all the non-christian song from my phone and put all christian song :P
The most meaningful part of holiday is camp and christmas time :D
This Christmas is my first time writing card ^^
Writing cards is very fun ^^
But tiring ;(
And I also like reading the cards I receive . :D
Very thoughtful :P
Most of them at the end write about sec school next year .
Lols.
I end here bah.
- From the youngest member
So holiday is ok la .
I play computer and chat with ppl :D
* Btw I just created msn people who haven add me my email is iceblitz27@hotmail.com *
^ I dont use it much though ^
But this holiday have alot of event and outing .( Cos im in JYM, what do you expect )
I try to go for all and i think i went for all .
But this holiday is boring also . 'Cos I can only play for 1 hour everyday . :(
But when my brother and parents go out I take the chance to play :P
Oh and I also in a massive search for nice christian songs :)
I delete all the non-christian song from my phone and put all christian song :P
The most meaningful part of holiday is camp and christmas time :D
This Christmas is my first time writing card ^^
Writing cards is very fun ^^
But tiring ;(
And I also like reading the cards I receive . :D
Very thoughtful :P
Most of them at the end write about sec school next year .
Lols.
I end here bah.
- From the youngest member
Monday, December 27, 2010
hello oriole!
Thanks Esther for creating this blog! Please post and don't let it die k. Hope you guys all had a great Christmas!
Thanks for the Christmas cards, greetings and wishes I got. Love ending my Boxing Day by reading Christmas cards...
Anyway I got a lot of "so sad you'll be leaving JYM we'll miss you" kinda stuff. I am very touched. But I am not leaving JYM... i am merely relinquishing most of my responsibilities and duties. You can bet though if I have a chance to be with Oriole I'll be there.
***
Also, you're not the only one who conked out after JYM on Sunday, Claud. Went to sleep at 7pm, woke up at 10.30 pm, and then went back to sleep again at midnight. I'm not surprised... I had something on at night on EVERY SINGLE DAY since the 11th of December.
And the next 3 days will be the JYM committee retreat... so Oriole, if you can, keep your leaders in prayer! especially for God's wisdom and spiritual awareness in making decisions.
And for Claud, do have a good safe, healthy and spiritually awesome trip.
- Ivan
Thanks for the Christmas cards, greetings and wishes I got. Love ending my Boxing Day by reading Christmas cards...
Anyway I got a lot of "so sad you'll be leaving JYM we'll miss you" kinda stuff. I am very touched. But I am not leaving JYM... i am merely relinquishing most of my responsibilities and duties. You can bet though if I have a chance to be with Oriole I'll be there.
***
Also, you're not the only one who conked out after JYM on Sunday, Claud. Went to sleep at 7pm, woke up at 10.30 pm, and then went back to sleep again at midnight. I'm not surprised... I had something on at night on EVERY SINGLE DAY since the 11th of December.
And the next 3 days will be the JYM committee retreat... so Oriole, if you can, keep your leaders in prayer! especially for God's wisdom and spiritual awareness in making decisions.
And for Claud, do have a good safe, healthy and spiritually awesome trip.
- Ivan
PILOT POST
Hello Oriole!
In about 8 hours' time, I will be up in the air on the way to Thailand, so decided to just post a short quick one before i go off.
ANYWAY just something random, on Sunday Boxing Day i slept the longest i ever did in my entire life. i think accumulated lack of sleep plus tiredness, i ended up sleeping at 7am all the way till 10am next day. and after catching a movie on my own --> I watched LITTLE FOCKERS fyi --> i came back and slept somemore.
I am morphing into a ......................................... pig.
Anyway i usually can't sleep before trips cos i get all excited, even if it is Malaysia. hahaha. but i am still tired so i think i will try to sleep before 4am.
I will see you guys on SUNDAY though, that is if the nothing funny happens or i might get stranded in Bangkok. haha. But anyway, i wont be at Bangkok most of the time, just in Ban Chang, painting and doing up a home, Bethelehem House, for orphans or children-at-risk in Ban Chang :) So do keep me in prayer, then no harm befalls any of us (oh will be travelling up with Mag, Dawn and Lifang - some may know them).. AND that my back doesn't decide to play some joke on me again. hahaha.
OKAY LOVE YOU GUYS.
CLAUD
In about 8 hours' time, I will be up in the air on the way to Thailand, so decided to just post a short quick one before i go off.
ANYWAY just something random, on Sunday Boxing Day i slept the longest i ever did in my entire life. i think accumulated lack of sleep plus tiredness, i ended up sleeping at 7am all the way till 10am next day. and after catching a movie on my own --> I watched LITTLE FOCKERS fyi --> i came back and slept somemore.
I am morphing into a ......................................... pig.
Anyway i usually can't sleep before trips cos i get all excited, even if it is Malaysia. hahaha. but i am still tired so i think i will try to sleep before 4am.
I will see you guys on SUNDAY though, that is if the nothing funny happens or i might get stranded in Bangkok. haha. But anyway, i wont be at Bangkok most of the time, just in Ban Chang, painting and doing up a home, Bethelehem House, for orphans or children-at-risk in Ban Chang :) So do keep me in prayer, then no harm befalls any of us (oh will be travelling up with Mag, Dawn and Lifang - some may know them).. AND that my back doesn't decide to play some joke on me again. hahaha.
OKAY LOVE YOU GUYS.
CLAUD
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