K.F.C, cf camp 09

My first cf camp and it was awesome!!!
When we arrived, the surrounding was familiar to me. Same place where gy camp was in 2007. That made me even more excited!! haha...

The sessions were good. They were reminders to me of who and what God is. God the awesome God, the Comforter. But one thing that was interesting was that we learnt new songs before each session. Uncle Sam taught us hyms from long ago. From the 80s...wow..and he even conducted a choir!!! which were us campers. Pretty cool. Singing in parts, it sounded really cool like we were really a choir...the 'Cf Philharmonic Orchestra'!!! hahaha..we had so much fun

Turned out TWICE the length!!! "whooaa"

The games were awesome! Cordon Bleu had the bestest hamster wheel man!!! really was a joke how it 'accidently' turned out so huge..we were laughing the whole time as we raced. Another game was to find the key in the huge garbage bag. It wasn't easy...it felt as if my hands were aimlessly searching for ONE key. And i DID!!! so cool!!!! another team found the key on his 1st try!!! we were all like "whaaaaatt??!!"..hahaha
Then came the 2nd last game....the buckets full of sticky stuff that released a stench...yuck....it was a mixture of yeast, water, garlic, onions and what else...euuww...
For that game, only Alvin diped his hands in there...gross, but hats off for him since he willingly went first..

Cordon bleu!!!

During sports, we played captain ball and frisbee!!! it was crazy fun! it's been so long since i seriously played sports...the best part was that Camerons was cool and breezy so we all had lots of energy and less sweat..it felt so nice...mmmm..

I got to play the keyboard twice for worship. It went fairly well i would say. Thank God. Another challenge i have fulfilled. =) Worship sessions were great and it was just soo peaceful and comfortable. Where we were, the air was quiet outside, the cool breeze....*inhale*

Doing devo during camp was something new for me. Was pretty shocked when i was informed that i had to do it...i mean, i'm one of the youngest there and i'm still pretty new to cf and i just don't think i'm 'capable' enough to conduct a devotion for my group members. I felt the responsiblity i had to carry which was to be able to provide a good time of devo for them, give them things to reflect on. I did my best. And i hope i did well. Prepared a lil' earlier so that i would understand the topic before sharing. I thank God for giving me the opportunity and the understanding of Hid word. To share during devo in the mornings really got me to open up and talk to my group memebers. I got to listen to their views and opinions. It was amazing. I enjoyed spending that time with them in the morning and also during group reflection on the last day. It was great to hear each of them sharing openly and to also gain advice from some of them. The fellowship was something i really really enjoyed throughout camp and especially during games. Their enthusiasm and cheers just brought so much joy!!! I'm glad for each and everyone if them.

Tradi-Dern night was interesting. The girls were rushing to get dressed in their mixture of interesting outfits. It was pretty exciting. Especially the part where we were all curious on who our 'date' was gonna be. As each of the girls were called for their date, we cheered and peeped out the door to see who the guy was. It was hilarious. haha.
My date was really nice. Pretty quiet but it was good that i got to know him better since i was in the same group as him for the 'crime scene' game. After the pairs were seated, the guys had to serve the girls dinner. Of course, we girls were quite worried on the Portion that was gonna come. And surprisingly, my portion was perfect! I was surprised as he brought my plate and whoa, i had no complaints whatsoever...haha...thumbs up! The 3 other girls at my table were commenting about whether the guys would 'make it' in the future regarding the portions they serve. hahaha. Not bad la. So after dinner, we had FUN night which includes our act on the 'crime scene' and Venus vs. Mars which was the battle between sexes. Turns out, the guys won by 1. sheesh...haha..we all had so much fun...really interesting game...what a great night.

On the last night....something special happened. God used me in such a way i never felt before. Before worship started, Jamie, Deborah and i were praying...so i got to know them a lil' more and about their needs. At the end of the session, Uncle Sam opened a time of praying. After awhile, i suddenly had the urge to pray for Jamie. Without hesitation i just got up and went to kneel in front of her...i didn't even think for a moment what to do or what to say. Everything just flowed. The words i said to her just came...over and over. The way i prayed for her was the way i prayed when i'm alone. I was surprised myself.
She, Jamie and i sat down with her to talk...glad Jamie was there too cos i was afraid i wouldn't know what to say. I felt i'm not 'mature' or 'wise' enough...but i'm glad i was there. Things she said pierced my heart...it hurt for her and i wished i could be her REAL guardian angel. Really glad God goes wherever we go...can't imagine if we were left to do things alone in life...full of darkness...
Today i have experienced what it's like to have a session of somewhat seemed like a 'counselling' session. It wasn't easy. Obviously. Being there to listen is really important. I'm trying to learn that from a friend...just LISTEN...

Throughout camp, i'm glad i got to mix more. There were 60 campers. Many from HELP UC i didn't even know and i'm glad i got to know them. Now i have more friends to say hi to when i get back to college..haha...probably i'll even have a better feel during cf when i see them there...=)

Oh, about the Guradian Angel (chicken&chick) game, i had a nice chicken. haha. Gave me food to eat with fun messages along. He was really nice to constantly update while i was so mean to not check my letterbox often enough...hehe...ooops.

God has made my everyday in camp a great day. Everything that happened..even the weather and people i meet and...wow...it's just impossible to live without God. Can't imagine life without.

CF camp was amazing.....by praying for Jamie, she has blessed me with an experience of praying. That was truly amazing. I made amazing new friends and had a great time with Cordon Bleu members!!!

Gurls of carnation!!!


Dino!!!


My err....family??

STRESSSS

I can't read my political science notes anymore. Will study in the morning. =(

So many things on my mind i need to do and this is why i get sooo frustrated!!!!! Worrying and worrying of my long list!!!!!! *breathe*

Sleepless....but i need to sleep somehow...

Geram today...came home geram already.....*groan*

September 11th

This time, i actually rethink deeply about it.
After reading a book just about a month or 2 ago, i felt the incident so real. Looking at the whole incident from another person's point of view and it was like re-acting the whole scenario. I thought about the lives of firemen, policemen, wives being anxious about their husbands, children watching the news as if watching a action/horror film....just so many...and covered in dust, debris and Bodies of other people...the words in the book came almost alive that i could feel my eyes move so fast trying to read faster to have a continuing picture playing in my mind. It was painful.

Now whenever i think of 11/9/2001, the book comes to life in my mind and i wince. Especially for firemen. Really is a job that's all about sacrifice and valuing the lives of those trapped in the fire.
Salute to all of them!

God takes lives for a reason. Many cannot accept the fact that their love ones have to go when they're living great and happy lives. It's not understandable most of the time. Some people let go of their faith because of these kind of hurts....really sad...

Anyways, once again...firemen are heroes!!!!!!

A sign??

"Journaling"

This word was used during the camp last week, during CF this friday and during cell in church on friday night. WOW...but, phew! i started one last week so i feel safe. haha. Was really such a coincidence it got mentioned so many times lately...oh well, i definitely got the picture..=)

Maths is rejuvinating!!!

Yea man!!! it's crazily fun to do...
Was working on a question with three unknowns. Half way doing i was wondering where i was and which part i was doing and where did the numbers i wrote come from...blank. haha. Brain not working so early in the morning.
I managed to do the tutorial question on my own!!!! yays!!!! thank God....phew. And with my new calculator made it even more fun! haha....

Political science quiz went okay i think. Made rough guesses for the second part to identify whether the situations were made by the politicians or political scientists. tricky...hope i didn't get it all wrong..hahaha...oh well

Tomorrow meet up with jas and manda again!!!! and the special surprise!!!! *fingers crossed*..haha

Busy week....psych quiz tomorrow and gotta make a farewell card for Joanna...sobs..everyone's leaving...one by one...aww man.

Then, there's practice for CF camp worship team. Serious wei. My sessions are soo far apart!!! what am i gonna do in between i have no idea...yet..haha...*yawns* my session starts 8am man...goodness...will my fingers be working then?? haha...well there's a first for everything...i'm looking forward to it and the camp too!!!! I hope i'll be able to play well..i get all panicky playing compared to singing..why?? im not sure....just get so scared that i practice tons of times...haha...oh well...here i go =)

The end of 2009 is coming fast. It's already the ninth month...wow...

God has been taking my through so much these past months...what's in store ahead?? probably lots more! He gives countless surprises.... =)

Political science really is a drag...

I'm really not liking it. I wished i did. I'm just not political-minded.frustrating. sighs. I tried to study it on monday but i gave up...really did. The words i were reading meant nothing to me so i closed the book and joined the adults with guitar playing for fun...

Everytime i enter the class i ask myself "what am i doing here again??". God help me please.

I have a quiz tomorrow and i hope i'll be able to pull it off. somehow. Psych quiz on friday too. And i need to finish a english paper thing by tuesday. Crazy english lecturer who's changing everything according to his own liking.

Don't ask me how i am cos nothing's changed. I still am not a really people person in college. It feels terrible. People make new friends and have many activities while i'm not budging. Hardly. But i'm living through it so i guess it won't kill me. Anyway, just 14 weeks and changes come again. *breathe*

Gotta go study.....trying to...no idea why i'm stuck with that subject.

*YAWNS*

Going for mission trip today!!! excited excited! Sad thing is i'm not very prepared for it as in the BM part...i guess i haven't read a lot of the bible in BM. sighs.
I tried praying in BM yesterday..haha..wonder what God must be thinking of that...=)

Well, i'm sure the trip will be awesome. New expereinces....*exhale*...can't wait...i know it'll be a good trip.

I have quizzes next week. =( Political science too.....and moral and psych...hope i'll be able to handle them. So much to study now with 5 subjects. hmm....

Yesterday, i declined going for a dinner with the Deputy Prime Minister. hahaha...seriously. Well i was speechless when i heard about it since i thuoght it was a joke but..haha...anyway i couldn't make it even if i really wanted to go. smiles.