back, burnt and blessed!

First thing first,

I saw FIVE shooting stars while I was on the deck of my cruise!!!

Like really, those stars that flies in the sky so quickly that it goes off in a blink. Made three wishes out of the five, cause I couldn't think of what to wish for then. But really I don't quite believe in it, but I just take it as a prayer to God, and wish-upon-a-star-prayer! ((:

Other then that, I made... friends! (: One called andrea, and the other christopher!
Nice people I met on the cruise with my cousin, and hopefully, I'll get to see them again (:
AND! I've got a really really brown tan!! But I'm starting to peel already. oh geepoodee!! )): I've got white spots around now.

But nevertheless, picture for you (just day 1-3 )!

Day ONE!

yet to leave Singapore!

Muster drill! don't we just look silly?!

rock wall!! :D

unlimited soft ice-cream! :D

and our stateroom bed, at deck three (:

Day TWO!

Went gym in the morning (:

formal dinner at night!

us and our own personal waiters!
I felt like royalty on that cruise because the table we sat at (table no. 137) is specially reserved for us every night, even if we do not eat there, and these two waiters are specifically appointed to serve us when we dine there. wow right?


then, it was up to deck 10, the front of the ship, where the wind can seriously... blow you away!!

Friends!! :D

Day THREE!

Tendering to phuket, thailand!
The ship behind us is our cruise, it's not some painted backdrop or something, though it looks like one, trust me! (:

Meal @ phuket with chris's family (:

THE shopping alley in phuket :D

The tiny dogs (not puppies) we saw!!!
and the lady did not allow me to carry it because I didn't buy anything from her )):

Jump Shot! There are nicer ones, but I don't have them ):

In our little favourite whirlpool!
That's where we spend our time, and of course the deck chairs (:

and we're back to our night spot :D

There are a whole lot of other pics, but lazy is in my dictionary for the past few days. Probably the post-syndrome from slacking too much on the cruise, teehee! But for me, I really enjoyed myself very much, the sea breeze, the sun, the never ending sea. It was an amazing sight, and something just can't be captured perfectly on the camera, so it isn't here. But really, I love and miss this trip so much already :D
Really thank God for providing this cruise for my mom, cousin and aunt. It was nice spending more time together than ever, knowing one another better now, and taking a break from everything in Singapore!

But it's back to reality, and chinese new year has just gone by!

and there's my tan-self with my cousins and brother! (:
We're really the awesome foursome cousins man!
but yeah, cheena new year was a great time too! I mean, c'mon, collecting angbaos? Sure it was good aye? HAHA! Can't imagine when i get marries, then I'll have to give. Okay God, that can be my lesson of giving (: haha!

Aightyaight, it's time to catch a wink because the leos are returning to school-land tmr morning ))))):
I'll miss you bff and godsis! ): I know I always say this, but I really wanna spend more time with you darlings when you come back again, love you loads!

MND!

decided (:

After a few hours of talking, thinking, and looking through the websites with my daddy,
I've decided on the school I shall go to this year! (:

1st : media communication (SP)
2nd : integrated events and project management (SP)
3rd -11th : so on and so forth!
12th: pioneer JC, which I'll never go! haha (:

But yeah, I'm really glad and relieved that I've finally submitted and decided about it, cause it's been bothering me for quite awhile, and I thank God for the wisdom and mutual agreement between my daddy and I. Of course, I really thank God for an awesome daddy to sit down and discuss with me through my crucial decision on where to go, my mom and brother of course played a part too! (:


But yeah, decided that SAJ isn't where I'll really excel or enjoy myself, so yeah. Poly life it is for me!! (: But it's gonna be a long journey from home to school in the future, I can already see myself whining and complaining about the long journey, but guess what!!
What are cousins for, right evan? I'm sure you would love me staying in your dover house after a long day in school right?! hahah! Thank you cuzzie!

So school's decided, it's all up to God to place me in which ever choice He sees deem fit for me! So thank you God in advance!!

Well, here's another thing I'm anticipating and looking forward to!!
A five-days cruise on the Legends of the Sea, Royal Carribean! (:
They've got that surf pool which is in the picture, ice-skating, spectacular theatre shows, sumptous food spread, comfy pool decks for tanning, and a whole lot of non-stop fun! Oooo yeah!
Can't wait! :D
and Don't worry, I won't forget you! I'll bring back for you.... pictures of me having lots of fun! HAHA!

I'm so blessed with so much blessings! Thank you Daddy God, You're really awesome! (:

MND!

The dancing dream

There was a time I packed my dreams away

Living in a shell,

hiding from myself.

There was a time when I was so afraid

I thought I’d reached the end.

Baby, that was then.

But I am made of more than my yesterdays.

I had to decide.

Was I gonna play it safe?

Or look somewhere deep inside,

Try to turn the tide.

Find the strength to take that step of faith?

Will I be able to sing/dance out the response below to the two verses above?

This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now.

Jordin Sparks came on with this song while my iTunes was on shuffle and it got me thinking and reflecting upon the dreams I have/had. The dancing dream, to be exact.

The dream of being a dancer who can change those who do not know how to appreciate dance, to love it.
The dream of travelling the world to dance for the world to see, or teach little princesses what it means to love dance and how to dance.
The dream of inspiring lives through movements from my body,
the dream of being who I really am when I dance, to lose everything on my mind and heart and dance it all away.

But the dream faded unknowingly, or maybe I do know, but it's a whole lone story by itself.

My thought of the moment is this,
what am I gonna do about this dream that came once upon a time in my life?
A happily ever after, or a poison apple death?

Unclear, uncertain, and hoping.

lasalle, NAFA? :\

Jesus, help me! (:

MND

When is my now?

There was a time I packed my dreams away
Living in a shell, hiding from myself.
There was a time when I was so afraid
I thought I’d reached the end.
Baby, that was then.
But I am made of more than my yesterdays.

I had to decide.
Was I gonna play it safe?
Or look somewhere deep inside,
Try to turn the tide.
Find the strength to take that step of faith?

Will I be able to sing/dance out the following reponse to the above verses?

This is my now,

And I am breathing in the moment.

As I look around,

I can’t believe the love I see.

My fear’s behind me,

Gone are the shadows and doubt.

That was then.

This is my now

Well, I was playing my iTunes on shuffle, and jordin sparks came on with this song and it made me think even harder and reflect upon my dreams in life. My dreams in dance, to be exact.

I once dreamt of being that world-class dancer, a person that can cause one who doesn't appreciate dance to fall in love with it, to travel the world and perform, or teach those little princesses what it means to dance and how to dance, but that dream seem to have faded behind unknowingly. Well, actually, I know why, but that's a whole long story of itself.

15/12

So results weren't as what I'd hoped for, but I still thank God for it!
English = B3 )):
Chinese = B3 (OMG!)
Amath = B3 (F9 to B3, wow!!)
Math = A2 ))':
Science = A2 \:
Humanities = A2 (C6 to A2!!)

I'm really happy for half of my subjects, but kinda expected better for the other three subjects. But nevertheless, results are out, and I can only give thanks to God, be it good or bad because He has brought me this far. To the end of this race that I ran with much perseverence and strength from God (: And I know without a doubt, that I've grown through this whole period of preparing and going through O-levels.

I can now stand to testify that my Jesus has been faithful to me,
and His grace overwhelms me (:

Now, the decision is where should I go next?!
JC, Poly, Lasalle, NAFA!
I'm really lost, really unsure of where I should be ): and it's annoying me ):
Sighhhhhhhhh! All I know is this, that wherever I will be, God has a plan for me, but I still have to make a choice, don't I? Oh man!
Sometimes I wish that God will not give me choices, but then again, I'll blame God if anything goes wrong.

Where now, brown cow?!

):

xoxo,

MND

The day we've all been waiting for...

is FOUR days away!!!!!!!!!!!

Have you not heard?

Have you not seen?
O-level results are already in!

After three over months of studying and squishing every detail I've studied in my four years in st. hildas, the results of my hardwork is about to be revealed!! My two rounds of Amath TYS, and one round each of math,chem and bio TYS, all my effort and time, it's all gonna be rewarded by God this coming monday! :D

Where I got that determination to go on studying through those stressful three over months?
I'll tell you, God! (:
and of course, the great support I got from my friends, tecahers, leaders and most importantly, my family! The support I received really blew me away. I realised through all these, that I'm really so blessed with a family that is always there for me. A family who saw me through this season with prayers, encouragments, understanding and an extra amount of love! (: If I didn't know that I had so many people supporting me, I think I would not have the stamina to last that long.

So special thanks to:
daddy, mommy, kor! <3 I love you to bits!
Study rangers! Really thank you so much!
Shiyun, Shirui, Bel! (: you babes kept me going.
the airport studying megalifers! HAHHA!
and of course, the many who has encouraged me along the way! (: THANKS!
I really can't name every single one of you, but if you've helped me along the way, know that I appreciate it so much! (:

But well, no matter what my results may be, which I am very anxious to find out, not scared or worried, but anxious and nervous, I know that God has a perfect plan and place for me to be this year! But I'm trusting and believing that God will give me the results I deserve (: so thank you so much Daddy God, in advance! I love you more than anyone else!

OKAY! I CAN'T WAIT FOR MONDAY TO COME NOW! (:
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT I GET!!!!!!!! OH MAN!!!!

but for now, I'm gonna rest in the peace of God, that I'll do well, because God says so, and it settles that! :D

<3, MND

ps:// if you're there on the results day, don't be surprised if you see my tearing before I get my results k? cause i've a feeling i'll cry no matter good or bad results. hahha!

A bud again...

I know it's getting really late (I'm sorry mommy if you're reading this, hehe!), but I just want to pen down my thoughts before I go to bed (:

I believe that this year is a year of new beginnings for me!
A fresh new beginning in school, definitely, a time where friendships can be built upon nothing but trust.
A new beginning in my journey of expanding my dance skills and techniques, a new beginning in my ministry, and most important of all, a new beginning in my walk with God!

I'm really looking forward to what God has install for me in 2009, 17th year on Earth. (:
It's satisfying, come to think of it, that God has brought me through so much in just sixteen plus years.
I'm anticipating God's work in my life, and His perfect plans for me in the next direction I should take for my education and ministry. I'm excited to see God move in the precious lives under Shiyun's and my care, and I'm eager to see what God is doing with my life, moulding and shaping me into a person of greater love and faith!

God, I want to start my year right, a year that I will continue
to live for You and grow in You. I pray that You'll be the Lord of all my
decisions and dreams, emotions and thoughts. Jesus, I want to live my 2009 for YOU!
Amen! (;

Well, dear friends (those who actually still keep track of my very inconsistent blogging),
I wish you all the best in your 2009, and have a very very blessed year ahead! (:

MND
MND stands for Amanda without the 'A's,
or Moulded 'N' Defined (by God)