back in singapore

i went for my company’s incentive trip to hong kong from 23 nov 07 to 27 nov 07.

it’s been very hectic since i touched down.

my luggage is still unpacked, photos not uploaded yet, emails waiting to be replied, bank draft for school not bought yet.

i’m catching up with wendy and clarence tonight.

there are many things undone still.

and i’m extremely hard up for some proper rest..

temple restoration needed

i was down with common flu on monday and developed a full blown fever of 37.7 deg cel by the time i reached home from work. as usual, the doctor didnt give me any alternative medicine for my fever since i’m allergic to most kind of fever drugs. my only relief is tramadol, the pain killer for my headache and body ache.

slept through tuesday while my temperature hovered between 37.1 deg cel to 38.4 deg cel. it’s really horrible given that i have no medicine for my fever and i could only bear with it. well, that’s what 3 different doctors have told me to do at least. therefore my only relief was to lay ice pack on myself.

back at work today and i’m only feeling slightly better. had fainting spells this morning and got off train cabin twice to sit down and to rest. was sweating although the air was cooling.

have totally lost my appetite, tongue feels bland, feeling nauseous and experiencing occasional dizzy spells. 

i used to take pride that i’m a very healthy person, maybe with an exception of 1 or 2 days of medical leave out of 365 days. but just this month alone, i have taken 3 days of medical leave. earlier this year, i had also taken like 3 days of m.c. while still working in attributes.     

gosh.. is my body breaking down?

God, i need Your healing power.

shall try to eat slightly more and sleep early tonight again. temple restoration needed.

monday morning mundane not

in the crowded train this morning, i suddenly remembered i prayed for the following in the crowded train while going to work last friday:

• 6 friends to come for cgm and we’ll have a breakthrough attendance of 20
• there’ll be God’s presence and joy that evening
• friends will come back for service that weekend

God answered all my prayers. last weekend was terrific.

and then i also remember while pledging during arise & build weekend, i told God of my heart’s desires.

i admit doubt crept there and then, as i felt the harvest i want is too huge compared to what i’m sowing. after all, this seed is smaller than before.

and then He spoke..

“this seed is nonetheless smaller, but just as sacrificial and significant. be committed to fulfill 100% of it and see if I will fulfill your desires..”

maybe i would have been more assured if He had said painly “.. and I will fulfill all your desires..” 

i guess this is how our faith grows isnt it? we would not need any ounce of faith when things are so straightforward.

so i made up my mind to first fulfill the vow i’ve made to Him and the rest are in His hands. i’m letting go all. i can even let them die. i place my trust in Him.  

may He grant you according to your heart’s desires, and fulfill all your purpose. – ps 20:4

He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them. – ps 145:19  

untill now you have asked nothing in My name. ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. – john 16:24 

i know we can have encounters with God anywhere, anytime.

but i’m still amazed that i can have mine in a crowded train on a mundane monday morning.

He is amazing. this is the God i worship. 

be of good cheer!

chui met pastor for a meeting and she’s very encouraged. i’m very glad she’s running after the vision. i hope to see her raise up to her desires and see her become the next generation of leaders wendy always talk about.

had dinner with her and the night was well spent. would be better if not for the heavy head.    

by the time i got home, migraine was full blown. there was pain behind my right eye and it kept tearing. talked to hao a short while and he prayed for me. how sweet of him ya.

the spirit of depression is trying to get hold of my life. maybe it’s some kind of spiritual attack.. many friends have been coming and God is moving mightily in the cg. i hate it when i have to fight off this heavy burden. 

i keep reminding myself to stand upon the word of God and be of good cheer.

wait on the lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart; wait, i say, on the lord! – ps 27:14

mom’s birthday at the jewel box

celebrated mommy’s birthday at the jewel box, mt faber last night.

we were setting at that empty table, really

 

we took the cable car. didnt really enjoy the ride as i felt too insecured.. well, maybe i’m afraid of heights.. dad said when i first took the cable car ride when i was a little girl, i held on to the grab pole throughout the whole journey. and he couldnt stop smiling as he though it was really funny of me.

anyway, habour front view looked quite stunning ya?

the pretty xmas trees!

i guessed everyone was happy celebrating mom’s birthday on the hilltop. but dad didnt like his food. maybe he just isnt into western food. jon, faith and mom ordered the cod fish and they loved it to the last bits. jon said it’s a must try dish. i ate the seafood pasta which was just so-so. kekeke 

happy birthday mommy!

night at singapore turf club

here are the pictures from my company’s retailer’s night at singapore turf club, 02 nov 07 friday. it was my first visit!

rach and i did these..

 

while i was bored

the lounge

we gave betting coupons

we were that close to the race course

erm, the gamblers?

everyone was literally forced to drink..

the fun and wacky managers!

this is steven ong. he’s my help in times of need. steven!!

the entertainers

with the models and entainers.

christmas is around the corner!

~whee~ christmas is fast approaching!

was just discussing about carolling, christmas gift exchanges and appreciation night! so much to plan and discuss and have pure fun together!!

i love christmas and i hope you do too =)

under the weather

past weekend was eventful.. had a retailers’ night, arise and build weekend, submitted my take home paper on monday.. have quite some things which i want to blog down for memories sake.. but shall leave it to another time.

i was plagued with horrigible gastric flu these 2 days. went to work as usual yesterday and everything was perfectly fine. i even made a cup of tea for steven and had my peanut butter bread. 

went home after i threw up in my bin and my whole day was spent in pain and disgust..

disgusting moment 1:

• got off the train and literally struggled to the nearest coffeeshop and chose a table nearest to the porridge stall, yet still have to made my order from my table. the guy tending the stall was like staring at me as i was behaving weirdly from pain.

disgusting moment 2:

• when the porridge was ready, i had to ask a young boy walking by to bring it over for me.

disgusting moment 3:

• forced myself to eat one spoonful of porridge and then fell flat on the table to rest for a good 20min, taking occassional spoonfuls of porridge for the sake of eating. and so, for the next 20 min, i slept in the coffeeshop, breaking out cold sweat like nobody’s business. felt occassional stares from some aunties and uncles, which i couldn’t be bothered.

disgusting moment 4:

• ate less than 5 spoons of porridge, paid $2 for my porridge and walked home slowly.

disgusting moment 5:

• reached home, changed clothing and went to sleep. how disgusting!! i actually allowed myself to climb to bed when i threw up in office and slept on the coffeeshop table!! *yucks yucks*

disgusting moment 6:

• woken up by gastric pain, made some milo and ate half a slice of bread. felt better and went back to sleep again. woke up with excruciating pain again and was screaming in pain. thank god no one was home, otherwise, would have scared the hell out of mom and dad. sat on the toilet bowl, had diarrhea and threw up at the same time *how nice*

disgusting moment 7:

• kitchen was extremely suffocating and sweat was dripping from my neck and back.. continue to diarrhea until only clear water came out of me and puked some more.. saw porridge, bread and of cos the brown milo.. *yucks yucks yucks*

disgusting moment 8:

• stained my sleeping shorts with milo vomit and had to washed it myself *how sick*

rested for a while and decided to see another doctor. went to this 24hr silver cross clinic. it’s a it-savy clinic. the doctor jotted my record in a large electronic pad. he confimed it’s gastric flu and insisted i needed one more day of sick leave and a jab. took cab home cos i was in pain again.

disgusting moment 9:

• went back home and slept in the same attire.

disgusting moment 10:

• woke up, ate soya beancurd, medicine and went back sleep till this morning. i didnt bath the whole of tuesday!!! how disgusting!!!!!!!

was down with fever today and temperature kept rising and dropping. felt a bit horrible but was better compared to yesterday. thank god for speedy healing!!

what i have learnt:

1. gastric flu is contagious. either i caught the germs from someone or someone will catch it from me.

things i did today:

1. washed my towel and bed linen and changed a new set of bed linen!
2. managed to finish tvb serial “heart of greed”, cried a bit and felt chen hao is a great actor! i like!
3. did some revision for next week exams since i doubt i will take anymore leave.

things to do tomorrow:

1. study for exam!

uneducated commuters

i’m turned off by train commuters who lean against the grab poles.

forget it if you’re in berms, slippers, large spectacle frame that cover half your face and maybe balding. i’ll just assume that you’re physically weak and really need something to lean upon for support.  

but when you’re in long sleeves, collared shirts that are so nicely pressed.. i think you are such a loser. werent there a series of advertisements that were meant to educate commuters not to lean on grab poles? well, apparently, you never caught the message and therefore not educated.

here’s just one of those ugly singaporeans!