Sometimes,
I think of you,
Often, when I least expect.
Sometimes,I wonder what you’re doing.
Or what you’re thinking,
That puzzles me too.
Sometimes,When I chance upon a thing of beauty,
Like a golden sunset, or a violet twilight,
I wish that I could share it with you.
Sometimes,Though you may be far away,
I can still here your voice,
your laughter, bright as day.
Sometimes,I wonder if you think of me,
The way I dream about you,
For I miss you so.
August 2, 2008
July 14, 2008
Today started at 0635 for me. The alarm rang, and as usual I turned it off and went back to bed. I struggled out of bed at about 7 and left for school. Chapel. T(art) class. Break, then results. Oh, and I found out during break that Malcomn was short listed for Commandos! He was half way between trembling in fear and bursting with pride. All the best man!
Results. Some were good; I improved in Chem. Most were bad though. I was sort of expecting it. I got a total of 30 out of 42 points, and I have to say that I’m mostly disappointed. Today I made a point to work loads harder for the prelims and all the other IAs coming my way. So yeah. Hopefully we’ll see better grades in the future.
I spent the day, which was for most part devoid of lessons trying to figure out the finishing touches on my EE. In the process, I realized that Choir/Dance FOA tickets are selling faster ACSi pratas.
Today we also had a friendly game with Hwa Chong’s Ultimate team. In all honestly, I left my class room half expecting to lose. By God’s grace, we won the game quite comfortably. 13-4 or something like that. I have to say that I’m proud of the team. I love the fact that you guys gel so well and are just a really fun bunch of people. Y’all really put in your best efforts and it showed. Through God’s strength we did an great job, (although there’s obviously lots that we have to improve on), and that was definitely the highlight of the day for me!
I went for dinner afterwards, and showed up for prep really late. Its a good thing that Madam excused me.
Tomorrow, I need to hand in my final EE draft. Get some math work done and figure out my world lit assignments.
June 26, 2008
I’m nearly half way through the mid years. Monday was EL Paper 1, today was Paper 2. Wednesday was Chemistry fest. Tuesday was a mugathon, I’m don’t think I studied as much in that one day as any other day this year.
It began in the morning: Daniel, Charles and I didn’t have papers that day so we went to KAP McDonald’s for a rather satisfying breakfast. We went back to the school library, and started at 1100. After many strategic breaks and past year questions we emerged from the library with Chem oozing out of our ears at 5 in the evening. The others headed back for more mugging (GASP!) while I hung around the astro turf waiting for Joel to come round. I met another Daniel- the Yeang one, he was studying Chemistry as well. I sat around, as Daniel introduced me to music that I’ve definitely heard of but could never quite name. Joel came, we tossed for abit. Clifford, who initially declined to toss for the sake of mugging, eventually gave into temptation and started throwing too. I bought a pair of skins (yahoooo!) from Joel before going off for dinner. During prep Xun Liang, Daniel-the first, and I sat down trying to figure out last year’s Chem mid year papers. Stopped at 1040, didn’t call home as I kinda knew everyone was already sleeping. Hit the sack and SLEPT! Sleep is great.
Today after the EL paper, I got back, had some great home cooked food, and went for Ultimate Frisbee pick up at Bugis. Pickup happens next to this building called Parkview Square that is better known as Gotham City. Why? Because the building looks like it was lifted straight off the set of the earlier Batman movies. Its really, really cool. Especially at night, when the turn on the lights. Go check it out one day, you might even see the Dynamic Duo (playing ultimate!).
Hmmm. I have to add though, that in the past few papers that have passed and the revision that should have been started much earlier: I can see God carrying me every step of the way. Without Him I am really nothing.
May 28, 2008
Jp spent like the last 2 or 3 days reading Siddhartha, this was in an effort to fix his world lit 2 (which isn’t as good as it should be) and study for the Mid Years.
I’m focusing as water a symbol in the novel, hence the title of this post. It has been mighty interesting, but today after just 2 hours of reading I was exasperated by Hesse’s notion of time being non-existent and his other abstract thoughts which I was trying my best to decipher. Gahh!
Among the things Siddhartha learned from the river, was to listen. I need to learn that. To listen before I speak, lest I turn into an insensitive prick. Heh, that rhymes. Sorry bout that.
Tonight, I plan to try and finish Siddhartha, and my chem worksheet before going to bed early for chem lessons tomorrow. I need God’s strength, discipline and guidance.
May 13, 2008
Really. Its hard to imagine, but I’ve been trying to finish up assignments, and at the same time train for the city duathlon as well as this weekend’s Ultimate Frisbee competition. At this moment, I would venture to say that I’m on the upside, feeling lots better than when I once was battling Goliaths in many of the areas of my life. On occasion, storms clouds gather in the distance, threatening the said areas or my school life or my family. I was reminded today, of two verses, one led on to the other.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”- Jeremiah 29:11
The first verse was actually taken from a scripture passage titled More Than Conquerors. How comforting it is to note, that trusting in Christ, we are more than conquerors. Let us not forget, trust in Christ.
April 26, 2008
At boarding, I don’t watch much television. Honestly, in the last 5 days, I watched less than 5 minutes of TV. I don’t really get to read the newspaper much either. If half of world population suddenly turned rabid, I wouldn’t really find that out quickly either, unless someone told me about it, or if I sat down for a spot of tea with one of them rabid people. Only yesterday, when checking out the prices of the new Trek Madone did I realize that the US – Singapore exchange rate was like 1.3! I thought it was low, but had no idea it was at those levels. Its like living in a bubble!
Anyway, tonight, after a long run/bike/run I sat down in front of the human race’s favorite invention attempting to find a light hearted comedy. Unfortunately, at that time, all I could find was a movie about horses which I didn’t want to watch, and the news. So there I sat, watching the news. News is generally classified into two broad categories, that occasionally overlap: good and bad. After a while, I couldn’t quite take it- almost every single thing broadcasted to me tonight fell most unmistakably into the dark side! What must have concerned most viewers was the astronomical inflation of the pice of just about everything, especially food. And then there were all the protests surrounding the Olympics, in the very first leg of the torch relay. And Interpol giving serious security warnings to Beijing regarding the Olympics…
Forgive the whiny pessimism. but tonight, the news made me see the earth as a big fat powder keg waiting to go off. It seemed that all that was required is a small trigger to begin the next chapter of horrible history, another great depression, another red october. I was genuinely nervous. I sure hope and pray things turn around.
And yet, I am reminded of that awesome sight that I saw this evening while in the saddle. Riding along Changi coastal road, on my way back home, I caught sight of the twilight sky. The sun was setting on the other side of Singapore, some fifty or so kilometers away, and although I couldn’t quite see it, I saw its radiance reflected against the sky. It was nothing short of beautiful. Shades of violet and orange interwoven in a magnificent tapestry. Words definitely don’t do the ephemeral experience of that twilight any justice. Maybe the world isn’t that ugly after all.
April 16, 2008
The long period of silence on this blog is henceforth broken. Many things have happened during this hiatus, and many times I resolved to update, each time in vain of course. At this moment in time, by God’s grace, I stand at peace. For the moment, there is no running around trying to figure out major assignments, and no I-feel-like-dropping-out-of-school episodes.
Tonight, at Christian Fellowship meeting, a question was posed to us: If God said you could ask one thing of him, and what ever it may be, he would grant it to you, what would it be?
I was stumped. I thought about IB, and my passions and aspirations in cycling, and about God’s will.
What would you ask?
February 17, 2008
One of the FireAC guys shared this on Tuesday morning, I think: “The night sky is darkest just before the sun rises.” It was used in the context of a message regarding prayer. This phrase spoke to me very clearly.
Before Tuesday’s late night rehearsals for Love/Retreat, I was utterly depressed. The lights were holding us back, the acting was shoddy, we were all at a loss of what would happen on Friday night. Prayers? We said them. I said them. But there were times when no blessing seemed sufficient, that God would not answer. These doubts were proved wrong. At the rehearsal on Tuesday night, which lasted close to 11, there was so much improvement in the acting. The next day, the preview went spectacularly.
Whether or not it is scientifically correct that the sky is darkest just before the sun rises, I do not know. What I do know is that God brought the entire production out of the darkness, and delivered us greatly. It was in God’s grace alone that Love/ Retreat turned out the way it did. Glory to God!
February 10, 2008
… I have time to type this short post before leaving for school.
Chinese New Year celebrations over the last few days in Malaysia were quite fun, even thought I spent lots of time trying to work. Family, is always important, and worth braving the 4 hour car ride for. I’m pretty sure I ate more that I had too on more than one occasion, and it was loads of fun. Its a comforting thought that I can start training after Love/ Retreat for the upcoming races.
Okay printing’s done. Keep praying for me.
