Just when...

Just when you thought you almost lost your grip on it, you're surprised at how your fingers are able to grip so tightly. 

:) 

I had a wonderful day. Enough of my pessimistic posts already. 

Adelynne was great. I've known her for 15 years! Can you believe it? :) I can't either. And this really makes me sound extremely old that I have a friendship that spans a decade and a half and counting. 

Adelynne is great. Thank you thank you thank you gurl! hugz :)

So you think I'm high-maintenance? That's what my friends have been telling me. I may look like I am, but I'm pretty much contented with simple things. The saying rings true: Looks can be deceiving. Don't doubt in my case. You should get to know me! :p

He agreed that I'm high-maintenance and funnily, that makes me sad.

"But I can afford it."

He drives me crazy sometimes but at other times, he says the sweetest things I'll never forget. And I know he's not a natural sweet talker. That's so good to know.

And for the first (maybe few) time ever, people actually come on time for worship practice, played well and glorified God uninhibitedly. I was all charged up to see the dancers and musicians in my team serving with a whole lot of renewed love and passion for Christ.

Prayers change the atmosphere, move the hands of God, alter situations and transform lives.

I'm proud to say, "MY GOD is MY GOD." :)

Am I addicted to sports (like what Carmen says)? All I can think about is rock climbing, bouldering, playing badminton and swimming. And rock climbing, bouldering, playing badminton and swimming. In my sleep. Every night.

Essays

Essay #1

REASON FOR APPLYING TO THE PROGRAMME (write-up: maximum 1 page)

State why you wish to pursue this programme and how you would use the knowledge gained from it in practice.  

Status: Drafted.

Essay #2

RECENT WORK/JOB ASSIGNMENTS – Briefly describe your most recent work/ job assignments, if any, relating to the programme you are applying for. 

Status: Completed but needs to be edited.

Essay #3

Please submit a 1-2 page type-written statement of your research interests together with your application.    

       This also applies to you even if you plan to opt for the Coursework Only route in the MEd or MSc (Life  

       Sciences) programme.  You should indicate:

i)               a topic that interests you;

ii)             why you think the topic is important; and

iii)            why you think that undertaking research in this area would be useful.

Status: Thinking about it.

Melalyn Ng Hanhung, 

PLEASE DO IT!

You think so?

If I were a cupcake, I'd probably take a leap off the table's edge.

But I'm not a cupcake. 

I'm frustrated and I feel really disappointed. I called MACEE today and she told me over the phone, "Oh?! You mean you didn't get an email two weeks ago that said your application was unsuccessful?" If I were to get an email like that, would I still call? I put down the phone and I took a deep breath and whispered to myself, "Thank You Lord."

Anyway, that was my evening gone sour. Not for too long though. Today's also the first day NIE is open for application. So I thank God that I can concentrate fully on this.

So back to being rejected. I can't help it but to take rejection personally. I feel awkward and I didn't know what to say to God except, "I'll praise You." I couldn't cry like how I'd expect myself to do so on tragic occasions like these. So I drove further and further and I called Yew Gene and my best friend and messaged my sister and a few great girls I love.

It's good to know that you're loved and cared for. They make it worthwhile not to go to US :) Anyway, I'm pretty much over it now. Life happens. So, get used to it.

Surely His ways are exceedingly higher than my ways. I remember once my pastor said, "Supposed you're so in love with this ONE girl and you prayed really hard and did your best to approach her but she shows no interest. And so you begin to question God and ask 'Why??' Did it ever cross your mind that God has shown great mercy towards you thus you did not end up with that girl?" Talk about perspective :)

By God's grace, mercy and favour that I'm here a little longer than I expected. Think of the things I'll miss here when I'm gone!

See? 

Someday, I'll visit this place. For honeymoon? For vacation? For my daughter's graduation? haha :) The American Dream lives on. 

I pray God will realise my children's dreams and bless them with wonderful things I did not have. I'm glad He's a God of generations.

Plus, I'm only twenty something! I will do greater things, will I not? :)

"Thank You Lord. I will ever praise You!"

Good night everyone. I need all the energy for Power Balance tomorrow. As for now, I'll keep doing what I love most - teach and learn. It's been a long day's journey into night. The sun will shine again tomorrow.

Unfortunately, Mel...

I found this at someone’s blog. You simply Google the words “unfortunately” and your name and take the first sentence of the search results. 

1. Unfortunately, Mel was forced to give in when the Scottish anti-smoking NAZI’s turned up and threatened to pull the theatre licence.
    
2. Unfortunately, Mel Gibson provided the Hollywood elite the hammer and nails they needed to crucify him.
    
3. Unfortunately Mel came over all shy, leaving the skimpier garments to a selection of gorgeous models.
    
4. Unfortunately, Mel’s sensitivity chip still isn’t working.
    
5. Unfortunately, Mel on Sunrise, as she got more pregnant became more f***ing stupid!
    
6. Unfortunately, Mel was NOT my first driving instructor.
    
7. Unfortunately Mel passed away a few months ago. 
    
8. Unfortunately, Mel drinks his way through town and ends up on the roof of The Palace and on the front pages of The Sun!
    
9. Unfortunately, Mel’s habit of talking too much got on my nerves. 
    
10. Unfortunately, Mel got STUCK with acting b****y without us!
     
11. Unfortunately MeL does not allow you to assign a value directly to a vector.
     
12. Unfortunately, Mel can’t tell us what the result of the show was, as it has not been broadcast yet.
     
13. Unfortunately, Mel walked yet one more batter giving up the winning run.
     
14. Unfortunately, Mel is clear of any other cancer. 
     
15. Unfortunately, Mel died three years later in a tragic auto accident not far from New Orleans.
     
16. Unfortunately, Mel is married.
     
17. Unfortunately, Mel’s foot got caught in one of the traps and she was taken prisoner. 
     
18. Unfortunately Mel’s hopes for a medal in Beijing were dashed as the team failed to beat the USA in their final pool game.
     
19. Unfortunately, Mel said it anyway. 
     
20. Unfortunately, Mel has been COMPLETELY immersed in matters unrelated to Tomcat or Jasper for many months.

Funny! You should try it too! 

Unfortunately, Mel is having alot of fun with “Unfortunately, Mel”!

40-question Meme

1. My uncle once:  told me he was in the Air Force.

2. Never in my life: have I scuba dived.

3. When I was five: I told my mom to leave me alone when she peeped at me from outside my classroom on my first day of pre-school.

4. High School was: the worst time of my life. 

5. I will never forget: my piercings and my crazy hair though I really want to.

6. I once met: Don Moen.

7. There’s this girl I know who: will never date a Chinese guy for many reasons she claim it's nothing to do with race.

8. Once, at a bar: Homer Simpson brought Lisa AND Bart.

9. By noon, I’m usually: up for shopping. I love shopping in the afternoon!

10. Last night: I downloaded Animal Farm (cartoon version) and attempted to watch it until I feel it's too scary for 24 year olds like me.

11. If only I had: a place of my own. I can walk around the house all day in my pyjamas.

12. Next time I go to church: it will be my turn for Media Announcement.

13. Terry Schiavo: is someone I don't know.

14. What worries me most: is to have no Jesus. And no money.

15. When I turn my head left, I see: A knitted snowball from Chai Yee and a knob hanger that says, "Kind words receive kind echoes".

16. When I turn my head right, I see: "Teaching with Style" by Bruce Wilkinson and my optical mouse.

17. You know I’m lying when: the story seems real.

18. What I miss most about the eighties: is nothing and innocence.

19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be: the much misunderstood Desdemona, who'd do anything for love her love for him and who will remain very faithful till the very end.

20. By this time next year: I will be completing my assignments in Starbucks before going to get myself bittergourd juice at Orchard Road.

21. A better name for me would be: Marissa.

22. I have a hard time understanding: Maths and all things numbers.

23. If I ever go back to school, I’ll: probably get a degree in Architecture.

24. You know I like you if: I'm willing to spend time with you.

25. If I ever won an award, the first person I’d thank would be: God. Uncontested.

26. Darwin, Mozart, Slim Pickens & Geraldine Ferraro: Monkey man, piano guy, pickles? and ferrero rocher!

27. Take my advice, never: stop having faith and believing in God.

28. My ideal breakfast is: a Long Black, poached eggs on wholemeal bread and fruits.

29. A song I love, but do not own is: Who's Holding Donna Now by El de Barge

30. If you visit my hometown, I suggest: eating pan mee :)

31. Tulips, character flaws, microchips, & track stars: my favourite flower, my personal strength, cannot be eaten and I'll never be one.

32. Why won’t people: look for the good in others?

33. If you spend the night at my house: you'll see me talking on the phone before I go to bed.

34. I’d stop my wedding for: my husband to be who changed his mind.

35. The world could do without: pornography in all forms including "art".

36. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: to be with someone who isn't real and honest.

37. My favorite blonde is: Reese Witherspoon.

38. Paper clips are more useful than: self-help books.

39. If I do anything well, it’s: because I enjoyed doing it.

40. And by the way: don't ever forget to spend time with God, eat your breakfast, exercise, remember good friends, love family and forgive (anyone and yourself) seventy times seventy seven times (or more).