Inspirational.

My mind was in a mess.. I have been thinking and thinking of what to write in my FYP introduction.. There was no parameters to start, the objectives were not solid enough.. my cell lines keep getting contaminated that I'm not sure if the PCR would be affected. So little to do.. so little to write??

During my quiet time I read this verse. 1 Peter 4:12-13. Beloved do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ sufferings that when His Glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

Trials are tough, to the point I'm at a loss to what I'm doing. He constantly reminds me to keep going.. Don't stop and stare at the problem.

~Alice

Birthday Wish 17/11/2009

Early in the year of 1988, my whole family (Father, Mother, Sister and Brother) had just came back from Glasgow, Scotland where my father did his Masters, when....jeng jeng....anyways finally, on the eleventh month, 17th day, 6th hour and 41st minute, a little blue baby was born..whom Karen and Joel named-->Alice, and their parents named-->Chye Hung (Rainbow) ..haha thats the little mini me! ~(^.^)~ Oh those good old days which I frankly have no memory of it at all.. but I was happy.. :)

Today, I have 2 words--> Happy Birthday!! Hahaha... 21 years has gone so fast..

As of 12am this morning, I've had my Birthday Fruit Juice and Birthday Garlic Naan which awkwardly arrived at the table at almost 12am.. haha..

Today of all the rest of the rainy days, God gave me a hot sunny sunshine... and a free ride to UTAR.. provided by Shee Wuen's brother~~nice

And I thought at the end of the day, I'd rest up like normal days.. Phoebe called me to come out.. I had not expected this at all.. but lo and behold.. W23 members were outside my door, Aaron holding a birthday cake.. They all sang that beautiful song. I don't know how my expression was.. scared that I look funny on the recording.. :P.. Hope they don't post it on youtube or FB.. very paiseh..

Then we went for a simple makan time at station 1.. eat eat, chat chat, laugh laugh..then balik.. I played a small prank (Those who know please laugh with me.. Muahahaha!)

All in all:

~Thanks to my family who called me up just to day that 2 wonderful words.. :)

~Thanks to daddy who tried to slot in some new statistical methods he just learnt for my FYP.. (he said if I didn't understand don't ask him.. haha)

~Thanks to all those (W23, W46, CHC members, beloved friends) who wished me on FB, sms, phonecall.. in uni..

~Ah Wei, Aaron, Chun Hean, DiMing, Florrie, Joshua, Phoebe and Yen Nee.. thanks for coming all the way to celebrate with me.. I really appreciate it.

~Thanks to Raymond, Francis, Felix, Sau Wai, and DiMing for staying back till 12am this morning for supper and birthday wishes..

~Thanks to everyone for not sabo'ing also (at least today lar).. haha...

Nothing more fulfilling than this day. 17/11/2009--> Day well spent.

To give is to gain;

A love given, a blessing gained.

A moment given, a memory gained.

A grateful heart remains.

~Alice

CG 6/11

For those who have gone through the bible study lessons- John 4:24 says that we should worship God in spirit and in truth. This verse also tells us that we should have the attitude to worship Him wholeheartedly, with respect and honor.

Friends, worshipping God does not only mean singing praise and worship songs. We worship God by doing well in the marketplace, by serving in ministry, and by our tithes and offering.

What kind of attitude are we adopting when we give to God? Well, the questions come back to why do we give our tithes and offering?

We have heard from Brother John Avanzini- God owns everything, even our offering already belongs to God. So why do we still give God our tithes and offering?

1)Giving draws us closer to God

Friends, when we first accepted Jesus as our Lord and savior, we begin our relationship with God. God not only wants a relationship, he too wants fellowship with us. It is our attitude to want to draw closer to God. Worshiping Him is to give our very best to God.

Matthew 6:21

For where your treasure is your heart will be also

2)Giving to God teaches us to put God first in our lives (Deut 14:23). The bible says in

Proverbs 3:9-10

¹⁰Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase;

¹¹So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.

When we worship God in our tithes and offering, we choose to Honor God first, even in our possessions.. In the right attitude, the more we give, the draw nearer to God. The closer we are to God, the more we want to give Him our best. The more we give to God, the more blessings we would receive from God. As our Fellowship with God grows, we know more of His promise to prosper us. Friends, God does not see the amount in your hands but the love and the measure of faith of the heart.. Friends, lets trust in God, that no matter what the amount we give to Him, lets set our hearts right- to give our best no matter what the circumstances. If we are to give our best to God, what more would God give us in return?

So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly nor out of necessity; for God loves a.. cheerful giver ( 2 Corinthians 9:7)

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God impressed this message upon my heart when Shee Wuen played the song "Take this offering that I bring"

But the one thing that really moved me was during CG. I have to admit, I wasn't at my best. Talking about going on with it even if you don't feel like it.. I had to get myself to a quiet place to motivate myself, and just pray for flow of CG (Toilet has its benefits..).. After praise and worship, God just spoke to me- He said that I'm not afraid to see people surpass me but I'm afraid that I would lose sight of Him...

Imagine climbing a staircase with railings- it may get steeper, it may not. It may even be uneven. When we are stably climbing up, some may tend to hold on to the railing.. some may not. But everytime we slip, we reach out for the railing to support ourself to get back up.

Life's like a staircase and God is like the railing that supports us with every step we take. Like the railing, God is always there, ever ready to give His fullest support; but only if we are willing to hold on to Him. But there are some who depend on God only when they are in trouble and need God to get back up..

Business of life make us tend to forget to remember that because of God's plan we are who we are and where we are today. God's always there for me.. am I there for God?

I know the truth as many do.. "sometimes" can be changed to "always"

W&O,

~Alice

Tomorrow-Today

"Yesterday was Today,
Today was a Tomorrow,
Tomorrow is now Today.
Like a Tomorrow,
Like Yesterday's day,
Today, shall be another day.."

If heaven shows me a sight worthwhile,
A point of time in just awhile,
My lifelong dream I've always known,
As if its me, just like my own.

Alas, its a Mystery,
An unrevealed History,
Unravelled and hidden,
Waiting to be written.

.................................................
A friend tugged my heart,
A question set apart,
All so curiously keen,
"Where have you been?"

"Nowhere," I quoted,
"I see" He noted.
Again as curiously keen,
"Where have you been?"

I did not know when,
He searched for me then,
Yet He still had to ask
Though He knew where I was.

It was not my location,
Nor was it my position.
He wanted something else.
An answer, nothing else.

"Tell me your everything,
Your hurts and sorrows,
You see it burdening
Yet I'd still follow

With you I'm running,
Don't you wallow,
Just keep on fighting,
For all tomorrows."
............................................

~Alice~

That's The Life

The beginning of the month, October 3rd seems like a nice day to write a blog after an eventful few days of "post-examination" fun mode..

An eventful few days for me.. right after the final final paper on Tuesday it was off to "Shabu One" at Lot 10..buffet steamboat at student price.. RM19.90.. wowow.. Fung Lin, Yin Ling, Yin Long, Tong, Roland and I--->we were spoiled for choices of the food. My number one choice; SEAFOOD... clam, oyster, siput, lala, cockel, abalone, scallop.. gosh.. haven.. but when it was all cooked, the funny thing was, the siput--- can't be eaten?! they didn't cut off the top of the shell so I couldn't suck it out.. sheesh.. sakit hati.. yet the one thing I kept taking was the Mochi. At one corner a plate of cubes that look like the glue that works when heated.. but when I tasted the cooked mochi (peanuts and chocolate powder is best- the green tea one was bitter).. I coudn't get enough of it.. it was crunchy from the heat but gooey on the inside, coupled with peanut and chocolate powder.. wah.. and the Ice-cream.. common but chocolate was the best. We ended the dinner with a toast.. cheers!

Then the next day I had to meet Dr Kim for FYP discussion which, put me on the course to start off.. I'm still in the blurr though.. but but but.. the shopping spree after that... hahahahhaha..

Let me summarise--->>> 2 bags, 1 top, 1 vest, 1 scarf, 1 pair of jeans.. total spent~ Roughly RM260. Budget- underachieved.. hmm.. when's the next shopping spree? I seriously need heels, sandals and shoes. Thought to get a make up kit..thinking if I'd use it that often.. haha

THURSDAY- Genting Highlands!! hahaha!!.. My first time on the Roller Coaster and I went 3 times!..The ultimate ride (which I don't want to go for even if there is a blue blue moon) is the space shot.. that drops you from a height straight down till the brakes get kickin.. my heart didn't have time to beat.. I was too scared to even scream or open my eyes.. *shudder*.. The most boring one by my rating would be *Drum Roll*...The pirate ship ride.. I went in, I came out.. in between were black nothingness.. ????...2nd runner up.. the go-cart.. maximum speed 10km/hr.. for one who is used to >120km/hr... thats real slow.. :P.. The most fun by my rating was the bumper boat.. haha.. wonder why I ended up getting wet pants.. Visited the casino too.. smelly.. but the day was wrapped up at Kenny Rogers where we ate, talked, joked and counted chocolates that were bought.. well, me only la...haha..

Yesterday was..a quaint celebration of mooncake festival.. sweet delicacies of the chinese traditional lotus paste with the more modern-made herbal skin.. well, anything with lotus paste in it taste the same to me.. haha.. But the more important ones weren't mooncakes but just the talking and chatting that made the celebration meaningful. :)

Lets rewind to Saturday morning.

After the Yum Cha session with Eng Hui, Francis, Tong and Phoebe- I got home my mind still quite fresh~~ so I was online most of the time till 4 plus. I woke up at 8.33am that Saturday morning thinking- Today, I shall wash my clothes and I looked out the window.. rain.. sweatless.. I went back to sleep. 10.30am I got up and just watched some vids on youtube and rearranged some of my notes.. the sky rained on the still ground, the day seemed gloomy and the sun seemed slow to respond- my day started slow.

The momentum started during when I was serving as an usher on section A of the hall..kan cheong a bot lehh.. it was a long time since I served in the hall and a section.. well... "sap sap water" hor? No probs lah.. except a teeny weeny one.. haha..

Preaching time was as usual. Personally, I like Keith's preaching- Its very practical. I know, all the things that we hear about- "The Road to Success".. "Overcoming Adversities".. steps, ways, methods and materials to get there..baggages that hold you back.. we've all heard it before, we know it (those who didn't, this is not for you)... its just stored input.. Sometimes we just need to be reminded of our purpose and be encouraged by hearing these..

~~~>> (A New Way Of Life- Stop, Stare, Reflect and Just go)

A New Way Of Life

Pastor Tan Ye Peng.. the moment he stepped out today, DiMing said, "wa.. he looks like.. Ps Kong.. " haha.. well he didn't look like that to me.. especially when he stepped out on the Tuesday morning for session 1..

He had the same Charisma, same energy as Ps Kong.. oh...now I see the resemblance... :)

tbc.. time to draw ZZZzzzz....

Just a dream..

The last time I had a nightmare was before my SPM- I forgot my liquid paper.. **sweat**

After so long.. last night I had another.

There was me and some of the leaders.. happy, joyous moments together and then the scene switched to a solemn mood.. it was a hospital and one of them died horribly on a hospital bed. I was really broken hearted, then I woke up at 5 am this morning.. I was blur then.. did that really happen?.. but it didn't happen.. I'm so glad..

Ever thought of De Ja Vu? I don't know about it- maybe its psychological or just coincidence but at times what happens to me in the future..the situations and conditions were like in my dreams.. I rarely have dreams.. maybe this one dream is one that has some meaning or some sign? I don't know.. I'll just wait for a sign and see what God wants me to do.

Prov 3:5-6

~Alice

W23 Outing

I want to learn Guitar!!!

I only realised that our cell group are musicians.. (yes.. I'm a bit slow..) haha..

Sosososo...Lets count who plays guitar ... Raymond, Francis, Diming, Phoebe, Pica,

Enghui... Those who don't.. Chun Hean(Assumption), Ah Wei, Florrie, Me.. That's like 60 percent!! Man.. talk about majority..Join the crowd, I'd say.. hahaha.

Why not?

Let's see.. after exam I'll be busy with CLT, FYP, CG, E.R...hm.. I think I can slot one more in.. Guitar!!.. yess!!! muahahaha.. I want to at least have basic in strumming by the end of the year- and the major chords.. yupe yupe yupe.. muahahahha...

Man.. I gotta get some rest.. 1.56am and I got

to get ready for the wedding tomorrow..

Had a great time relaxing with W23 dearies.. Shopping, Steamboat, Cake.. Mashed Potato.. singing.. laughing.. joking.. S-squarednesses.. haha..

Ray got a new cap for his Bday.. it was a real funny display.. haha.. Jay Chou "look-alike" they said.. I just saw a funny guy waving his new cap

.. seriously.. cap+formals= hilarious.. well.. I've never..NEVER.. seen Ray wear a cap before.. Here he is..

Hmm.. needs more hair on the sides- eh? Well.. the resolution ain't that good on a phone cam.. If he put on a phunky set; jacket and jeans I'd be laughing my guts out.. I dunno why.. The sight would just tickle my funny bone.. hahaha..

Then.. at the very end, I finally decided to try it on..

Yo Man... Cool.. hahaha..

~(^_^)~

Signing out

~A lice in Wonderland

Providing the best materials

To build Castles in the air..

:P

Steamboat ..yay?

Today.. we are having steamboat for dinner.. .... .... .... ~(*-*)~

Doesn't have the excitement there.. I wonder why? Is it the business of exams?

Just had mine this morning.. Micro Was like.. HUH? 1m..2m..1m..2m..3m..4m..1m.1m..1m..2m.. the questions were so many I lost count.. :P

Dunno..dunno..

Whatever.. its to celebrate my 2 beloved brothers Raymond and Francis.. Happee Burthday!!!

Steamboat steamboat steamboat! Going to go shopping with Eng Hui later to get the food and gonna make...... oh dear.. mashed potato.. my first time making it.. pakai hentam la.. haha.

and cake!.. Absolutely lurve cake!.. yummy yummy....

Later have to get cake, fishball, ikan bilis..blablalabla.. then make mash potato.. do BS.. my stomach churning d.. Hungry, excited.. is it just me or am I laughing by myself..?

~(^_^)~

Will You Marry Me... Please??

The last weekend was a blast.. literally..

All the anticipation for the production going on and me having to handle the attendance.. a bit on the siao side I must say...

That Friday was my microbio lab test which went.. okay, not great.. then was off to Jusco for.. shoppin!!.. I had planned to buy a blouse to match my skirt for the production and at the last minute, praise God!! I had found it, with help from Fung Lin. Grey top and black skirt.. niiice... :P

(I don't care wht 'some people say about the skirt being a curtain.. its called.. "style'.. haha..)

Then at 6+pm.. off to CHC in Adrian's proton.. I'd just like to say that it wasn't a pleasant ride- not because of my inexperience in driving auto and weird Malaysian car setting.. well, to cut the long story short- Words should be handled with care... and patience is silence but painful to bear.

Well.. back to the story.. there we were, me, Roland and Tong.. watching on projector.. haha! Funny from start to finish.. Girls meet boys.. emotion, drama, comedy.. I'm just waiting for the CD to come out so I can watch again and again and again... Even bought an extra.. just going to give it away to someone.. hmm...

I was pretty amazed that I was able to stand in heels for that 2 hours plus.. though I felt it later that night.. ouch! Anyways.. it was a great and awesome weekend.. new friends to boot too..

Yay!

~(^_^)~ Alice

Merdeka!

Tiga Satu bulan Ogos, Lima puluh tujuh.. Hari mulia! Negaraku Merdeka!

Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!...

Hari Ternama bagi Malaysia.

Buat pertama kali menghayati sejarah negara..

Terpapar kisah nusa dan bangsa.

Kita raikan bersama-sama..

Berbagai ragam, kaum dan bangsa;

Bersatu hati menyambut hari Merdeka.

Lets take this time to remember those days,

That 52 years ago,

Because someone dared to care;

They fought for our lives,

Our freedom,

Our Independance.

Happy Independance day to All!

Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!

...~(^_^)~..

Got the Flu?

Well... Confirmed influenze A(H1N1) in UTAR.. I'm actually now quarantined= good/bad? I let you to be the judge of it.. 2 test postphoned to week after next..

Haha... I'm just glad that I have more time to study.. TQ God!

~(^_^)~Alice

Fun and unforgettable.. 26th July 2009 (Preview)

I'm back with a blast! Here's an update on what fun I've had..

Still waiting for more photos to be uploaded on facebook.. until then!.. enjoy some..

Guys..

and Gals...

And all the Cool Guys and Georgeous gals.. haha..

Stay tuned! ~Alice

Break

On Hiatus due to tests and exams: stay tuned for more posts after few weeks.

~See ya~Alice

Happy Daddy's Day!!

And there I was among the few hundreds of people sending the same message that Sunday morning at 11 am...

"Daddy, you're my hero. I love you. Happy Father's Day"

Then, half an hour later he replied.."tq.Take care."...hmmm.. okay...

Few hours later..."Dad has banked in RMxxx.xx in to your bank account.." (from Karen)..

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Hehehehe...

Price paid for L-O-V-E..haha..Love ya dad..Happy Daddy's Day!!

~Alice

For my dear friends..

When I saw you smile,

I see the blues.

When I heard you speak,

I felt your problems,

When I see your faces,

I saw your burdens.

I saw it all.

I saw your frowns,

As you turn away.

Tears of the heart.

I saw it all.

My dear friends,

Don't be disheartened.

Though the pain hurts,

Don't give in.

I'm here for you.

My dear friends

Don't be discouraged.

Though it seems hopeless,

Don't give up.

I'm here for you.

When you need a shoulder,

When you need a hand,

When you need a smile,

When you need a while,

I'm here for you.

If you need to share,

If you need a care,

If you need a moment,

I'm here for you.

One moment to hear you out,

One moment to say this out;

One moment to spend with you,

One moment to gain from you.

One moment, this precious time,

For my dear friends..

~Alice

Words, that's all I can say

The right words are hard to come by. There are moments that there are too much to say and you're so excited that nothing comes out.. I think that's where the expression "speechless" came from..

I've heard recently that we are living in the framework of our words.. Words are just words, true. The words that you learn along your life give limit to what you want to say. Vocabulary, that's what I mean. Lets say you want to express yourself but you have a limited vocab. For example, there's only the word "pretty" in your dictionary.. I'm pretty, you're pretty.. very soon the word wears out.. and the word looses part of the meaning because of repetition. Now imagine a wider choice of words... Georgeous, amazing, beautiful, handsome, adorable, cute, etc. The variety choice of the words adds the spice to our life. So learn up new words.. its fun when you try to use it for the first time.. but the fact is, learning IS trying it out. Take that step to add a little salt and pepper to your dictionary.

If we are indeed living in the framework of our words, why should we limit the framework? If I can encourage myself with a set of 5 words, what more can 10 words do? Not only that, its a way to encourage others as well. Thats why words are all I can say- I have the power to strengthen you, or bring you down. Just with words.

Imagine yourself holding a feather outside.. and you let go of that feather- it flies. Then you try to retrieve it but the wind blows it away.. Words, once said, its hard to retrieve; its not easy to take back what you say. Be careful of what you say, it may define who you are. Of course the part where you walk the talk equally defines you but that term speaks for itself. Still, not many realise the power of words.

The negative thinking, those negative words. If that's all you can say, keep it to yourself. No one wants to hear how difficult life is- because that's how life IS, don't make it worse. I'm not saying you shouldn't share your problems with your friends though there would be a thin line separating "sharing" and "complaining". Yet I wouldn't like people going around saying... "die lor, die lor.. how leh? sure mati kao kao wan!!... bla bla..". If thats all I can say, I'd rather keep my mouth shut.

Its a fact,

~Alice

The Finish Line

Everyday I see people rushing to work, rushing assignments, doing what needs to be done.. stressing over stuff.. I can see myself doing those things. What I'm always aiming to know now is- why am I doing this. Every day I think about this. I want my day to have meaning. To pray is one thing but does it have meaning for me?

Sometimes I guess, things are clearer when you get involved with the people around you. Where I am at in this marathon called LIFE..I realised I pause too long..

Marathon runners need high stamina but even as I run thus far,and if I stop too long, my body's compensation mechanism start to kick in, to replace the lactic acid buildup. Breathing becomes harder, the body becomes heavy and the muscle starts to ache- makes one feel not to want to resume the race... Then, I see the others running by..one, by one, by one..
And then I would wonder, where am I at on the track? How much more to go? Should I stay, or move out and resume the race to the finish line?

From the dates of the this blog entries (archives) alone, you can clearly see what is my status. Now I have resumed the race only to see the runners like dots in the distance. Needing some serious strategy to catch up. The race is still on.

p/s I've lost my touch on poem writing.. Got to get back on the patch and pull out the weeds.

Thanks Bro~CG was great. Looking forward to part 2- 19/06/09

Aiming for the Finish Line,
~Alice

A Grateful Joke.

This was embarassing..

My dear sis/roomate in her stress and business, told me that tomorrow was the prayer meeting. I believed her. Who knows better than she?

Haha..We all make mistakes.. and there I was stressing over the attendance for prayer meeting tomorrow.. somehow the net connection was sooo slow.. Haha.. until the point that we realised that it was next week! Then.. after the heartful laughter that fill the room.. the line was back to normal.. God's incidence... really.. If it hadn't been so, I would have spent more on SMS for nothing and would have sent the attendance to the leaders already.. Thank God it wasn't so..

There's going to be a laugh when I tell this on cell group this Friday..haha

Grateful,
~Alice

The Fullness of God

Friday yesterday was another free day for me. But I was glad to have gone to the service at CHC. Not knowing who Pastor Andrew Gray was or his preaching, I was expecting a good message. When it came to it- He "wow'ed" me. Straight on to a fast pace. He said, " I Couldn't be more excited when I preach a topic like this". Guess what it was?

The Fullness Of God-

Phrase after phrase caught me-

"God is CONSTANTLY looking for opportunities to bless you". He quoted many verses from the bible about the promises including 1 Peter 1 2-4, Ephesians 14-19 and Genesis 26-28. From these verses I read the promises of God~ to want us to be filled with His fullness and has a plan for us to be so. Which means, blessings and prosperity is coming my way..haha.. its just a matter of time.

Other than that, stressed on the power of words and Faith. God's first words were for creation and not communication. I agree with Ps Andrew. Words are power, and I am living in the framework of my words. What I say will be so, because I said it. What is in the heart, the mouth will speak out. Powerful, powerful. I know I've heard it many times before but its still the truth, and the fact. Words can either create or destroy. Sometimes its hard to control because I don't like something or fee annoyed by someone or just disaggree with anything. Yet, to control the heart is to know the promises; to have knowledge that would remind me not to do it.

He went on, "What you know means nothing unless there is a revelation of the knowledge put into you".. Its like learning something but without meaning or purpose. Reminded me of those days of reading just for the sake of it. I just want to get through life..until I got lost without purpose without direction. Haha.. that was the past.. but this is the present. Ps. did mention something about this but I couldn't catch it.

So, How do I know the Promises are coming my way? FAITH. Ps defined it. "you have it before you even see it".. like speaking into the nothingness with nothing but the word of the heart.

God does not wait for the circumstances to be perfect. He has the power in His mouth. The circumstances will align themselves to the my word of faith. But I must first make a conscious decision to believe.

......Speechless.....

The sermon was fast, I couldn't catch all of it.. yet, overall, the points were great. Its going to be different for Saturday and Sunday.. Don't want to miss it..

Prepared- Pen, Notebok, Heart,

~Alice

Journal'ing

This time round its journal reading... Highlighters? pens? pencils? Ruler?Ready? set? Zzzzzzzz.. That was my 1st impression of scientific journals- Reading someone else's work.
But to compare a story with a journal? haha.. The journal wins. Informative, Applicable, and Food for Thought. To learn to read a jounal is to bear through the language. Don't get me wrong.. the English is fantastic, I always liked colourful language (you should see the story books I have in my room) but this is no story book.
Processing through 3 journals at the moment for tutorials and exams-also preparing for the Final Year Project. Lets do this~~

Just Do It. No Excuses.
~Alice

Usherer- The beginner's manual

This is a note- written based on the experiences (3, so far) I have encountered. I'll put it in the list, what I've learnt by observation and first hand.

1. TEAMWORK. I like this word. Its not about doing your job, but working together to get things done through helping and encouraging each other grow to be more efficient in serving.
2. FAST. Being fast is one thing, you also need to know what to do and when to do it.
3. THINK FAST. Spontaneity is quite essential because in this ministry, uncertainty can be high (over attendance, another offering,..) . We need to be ready for any situations. usually it comes with experience.
4. EFFICIENT. Thats getting the job done well and fast. Also comes with experience.
5. SPIRIT. Your motivation. The way you carry yourself can influence the queueing congregation. The right spirit in your heart can be felt and seen through your expression and effort in your ushering.
6. PROACTIVE. Don't just sit/stand around. Even if we have no clue, or have nothing to do, find something to do even if its not our assigned task. Why not help out fellow ushers? Taking this step, we learn more by experiencing first hand.
7. PURPOSE. Why do we serve in this ministry? I am serving God's people. I am ministering to God's people-helping them, guiding them and welcome them with a smile etched on my face.
8.AGGRESSIVE. Be kind but agressive. Polite but strict. To get things in order.
9. DECISIVE. Don't take too long to make a move. You can't control the incoming crowd. Take things as they are and act on it on the spot. Don't be afraid to make a choice. If you are wrong, then learn from it.
10. SHARP. Know who needs what, where is the seating, .. be observant.

TBCONT.

Smile and Lead

If you think ushering is easy.. its not. So far no major problems with anything yet. Only my second time and its Rev Dr Kong Hee's service!! Waaa..... thats a whole lot of people coming in.. and tonight's another round!!

I really admire their spirit. I think they have sort of a theme- "Usherers are there to solve problems" specifically the seating problems. Making sure its all in order and everyone gets a seat. Haha.. I was blur. It seems this happens a lot when the uncertainty overwhelms. I was always the observer and still new at this, I thrusted into the field with no experience. Well, learning first hand is the best...

Yesterday was a taste of something of the future.. I stood through the entire service- smelly shoes and all. Nice view though from the console... should have taken a picture..

Yesterday- 1 Samuel 17. The 5 smooth stones that can beat the Goliath's in our life.

Stone of - the past, prayer, priority, passion and persistence. (talk more later)

Today's another round.. going to do my best. gtg get ready soon.. haha..

Preparing my heart,
~Alice

Life is a stair case to success.

I didn't do that well today in genetics finals.. But I'm glad I was not ignorant of it.

Thanks for the friends who do not judge,
Thanks for the leaders that always guide,
Thanks for the family who's ready and waiting,
To answer calls or just be there to listen.

I love the life He gave me,
I wouldn't trade it for another.
From me last time, to where I am
Its still a long way.
The stairs ahead are still climbing,
Though I do slip and fall at times of tiredness,
Though my mind seem blur and dreamy,

I have my friends, my family, my leaders:
They pull me up;
They set me down;
They guide my Life;
They help me grow.

God, thanks to you, most of all.
My life has never been so meaningful.
Though I'm busy serving,
You never forget to bless me the little things.
I know you'll see through my success.
I still need to do my part-
the rest I leave it to you.
I await the day of my success.

Prov 3:5-6,
Amen,
~Alice

Shift house?

Yes? No?

I DON'T KNOW LA~!!

The noise..the noise,

Rom 10:17

Realised I got to read more. This is my Rhema word He gave me- Matthew 17:20-21

Living by faith and not fear- faith, without doubt, the bible says-
NOTHING will be impossible for me BUT does not go out except by fasting and prayer.

Then, by faith, I declare I will serve the Lord AND score!!

In Jesus' name,

A-MEN~

In Need Of Fine Tuning

I always self analyse after some occasion, any occasion.. even a dinner with friends. Sometimes I failed to refrain from rudeness, or the sharpness in my voice even over the simplest casual conversations. I would always ask, why did I do that??...

So, Alice.. Why?

Clearly, I need more guidance in many areas of my life (including this). Discipline and habit.

Some things are hard to do, especially when it means causing inconvinience to oneself.
The beginning is tough, yet its a stepping stone. Being aware of a bad habit is one thing..
Talk AND walk, is another matter- time and effort, prayer and faith, trust and work..

Prov. 3:5-6,
~Alice

Celebrating- define it?

Why do we celebrate something?

A birthday, valentines, even aniversaries.. all created by man. Is it to remember the important events in our lives or just because we can create a day of celebration?

Whichever perception it is- they are happy days spent with relatives and friends..one of the ways to closer relationships.. plus a day off work/school, no doubt.. haha

April fools

No time for april fool's.. still looking forward for today.. haha.. maybe I'll prank someone..

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA...!!!!

//=>thinking of W23 gen 1:28... *cry cry sob sob*..

GTG STUDY!!!

genetics lab test.. here i come!!

Gambatte warrior!!

Bible study, a lesson to learn

For my brother Raymond:

Book of Hebrews.

Basically, the message I captured from the verses were about Faithfulness, Spiritual growth, and plenty of reminders. When I read the first few chapters this verse came into my mind-“For all have fallen short of the glory of God” because of disobedience towards of God. Even I have sinned against Him. I had wondered before, how can I prevent this from happening. The answer came to me in bible study- Growth.
I had this in mind when I started reading Hebrews. Many verses were like reminders to me. As I came upon chapter 5, I learnt that not only must I remain faithful, I need to grow in my faith as well in order for me to be able to help others, to be “teachers”. I’m reminded again and again as I read chapter 6 and 11 to seek Him diligently and have faith that in whatever circumstances I encounter, that He will come through for me.
Chapter 12, the verse that struck me the most was verse 6 and 11. Chastening is important in growth. True as it says in verse 11- “Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it”. If I am not corrected, how am I to improve?
When I am willing to grow, God provides the circumstances for me to grow; that is, when I’m willing to accept Him and have faith that He will indeed aid and guide me. Even when I accept His guidance and wisdom, I cannot be all talk because Faith alone can’t do anything (faith without works is dead). And when I am striving I must prevail and remain constant, as what you taught us last Sunday). I know, there are times that I will feel tired when I’m being stretched. Still, the bible reminds me to persevere and have patience- that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
From this realization, bro, I have a prayer need. I want to be walking the talk, constantly improving myself and grow spiritually. I still have a lot to learn from you and others as well. I pray, that as I grow I will gain wisdom to apply it in due season and bless my friends and family.
“Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be profitable for you. Heb. 3:17”. Really, when I chose this course, I didn’t know why I decided to come to UTAR. I have come to understand it is God’s incidence as it is His doing for me to have you as a leader to teach me.

Thanks for everything.

Growing in Faith,
~Alice

Meaning of the meaningless life..

When time is not a commodity;
When all achievements yearned,
Were without its works.
When free will restricts itself;
When the mind makes a limit,
With what the eyes see.
When wise words of the wise,
Are just words to the fools,
Then all else are meaningless.

When there’s one life to live,
Don't waste it away.
When there’s one life to love,
Don't hate it away.
When there’s one mind to see,
See it all.
When there’s one dream to have,
Realize it.

Remember,
You're alive.. do as breathing people do.
Grow, as the wise people do.
Live, as all others do.

When the mind is the limit,
Change it.
When the eyes see the horizon,
Walk towards it.
When the hands reach thus far,
Lean towards it.
When others discourage you,
Walk further than they expect.
When all seem meaningless,
It has yet to be deciphered.

As free will is free choice,
and freedom is by choice.

Choose wisely.

Happy New Year!!!

I haven't done my resolutions yet.. but of course I'm looking forward to the new year ahead of me..

My results were satisfying, it was better than last time.. I managed to raise it to 2.67... thats a great achievement... and I'm planning to get better..

Well, gotta start studying... First official day of studying.. wish me luck!!