Wednesday, May 31, 2006

.|...:: 1 Utama outings ::...|.

Music playing: Unbelievable, Kaci Brown
Date: 30th May 2006 [Tuesday]
Here's a bit of a flashback la.. Since i haven't blogged these experiences. Here i go.. Went to 1 Utama with Eel, Mia, Xuan, KitKat, MHan, Hua, Wen, SMun, Kevin, ErnestK, oops.. can't remember the last dude's name... sorry... = /.. But yeah... Morning started off with a cold shower. No, i didn't try to catch pneumonia so i could die early as i hated the idea of going out with the people stated. Very much the opposite. Just had to jump-start my day. But anyhow, was supposed to meet the gang at the arcade by 11, but was running a little late as my mum had to pick my bro's friends first. And... the dudes actually escorted me all the way to the escalator going up to the GSC cinema. Met the gang near some weird hand-activated-machine at the arcade above the cinema. Eel and me decided to go to the bookshop as we figured that if Mia and Xuan would trash us kau kau at all the games, why bother?

X-Men III wouldn't be anywhere near the top of my "favourite movie" list, but i guess its a memorable movie because of all the wacky people i watched it with. Yes, i remember the fact that the guys on the left aisle all made themselves comfortable by placing their feet up on the seats in front. And the fact that Sin Mun had to voice his desire to attack some poor unsuspecting girl in the cinema since it was so empty. Voiced it very loudly, at that. Ugh.. spare me of your sick fantasies. Luckily there were few people in the cinema to be traumatised. Oh yes, and the popcorn that vanished way before the movie was halfway. When i wasn't paying attention to the unfolding drama on-screen, i was distracted by the drama on either side of me. I have pretty much figured Xuan and Ernest out. That is, they only look for good-looking, drool-worthy people on-screen. Mia likes wings. Yes, we know that. Okay.. the 5 second worth of extra scene wasn't that worth the 5 minute wait.. But hey, we got to hang out in a nice, comfortable, air-conditioned cinema!

Here are a few comments of mine on the movie..

[Phoenix / Jean Grey]

She's actually very good looking in this movie, though with evil intentions lor.. All this despit the fact that she kills her lover, kills her mentor AND seduces another guy. Still... that's one kick-ass outfit..

[Rogue]

Personally, i think that her giving up her powers because of some guy is absolutely stupid. One, because he's gonna cheat on her anyway. Secondly, it leaves her with less of a personality.. Sigh... maybe love is blind.. And stupid, at times. =]

Lunch was at Pizza Hut, feeding 12 of us DID cost a bomb. Going Dutch was a smart thing to do. Too bad SMun wouldn't pay for all of us. No matter how much we can blackmail him. xD Yes, i had a coughing fit somewhere between the soup and pizza.. I think the water went down the wrong hole or something. And no Mia, i didn't pass it to Wee Kiat. Kasihan the poor guy la, kena "cha" 24/7.. After the lunch which was full of laughs, partly because of Wen and his Tobasco sauce, went home soon after..

Date: 31st May 2006
Went shopping with Wen at 1Utama.. Yes, we're terrible shoppers... After how many hours, we left 1U with only a pair of earrings each.. Haiihz...

Date: 1st June 2006
It's a hot day... And i'm thinking of going to trim my hair.. It's been too long and it's so normal.. Maybe it's time for a bit of a change. .And i'm so proud of my little brother.

Sorry, i'm kinda in a rush here, gotta finish this fast so i can go out.. See you, my lovely readers. Take care and enjoy your holidays!!

Hugs and smiles,
~LynNie

10:49 PM Z

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Sunday, May 28, 2006

.|...:: Rejuvenated !! ::...|.

Date: 28th May 2006
Mood: Alive, awake, alert
Music: I'm over it, Everlife

Heya, people!! Lynnie is in the house again!! Just so you know, i've been away for two days now, at my Youth's Bible Blast programme!! It so totally rocked and i don't remember the last time i feel so energized, so filled by God. Alright... as i do not want to confuse you dear people, i will start from the very beginning.. On the 27th of May 2006, [Saturday] i awoke at 6:45 am, did some extra packing, then had to call up my friend Sue Min to come pick me and a Sunway College student, Ai Ji because my driver lost track of time while he was dozing. Okay, so i admit that i was so down in the dumps that morning, considering the fact that i was sick. Still sick. Oh, and before i forget, the theme of this year's Bible Blast is "The Jesus Code", as to counter the untrue statements in the hit novel, "The Da Vinci Code".. Yes, we Christians have to have stuff like this so we don't die under the pressure from others around us. XD But honestly, to quote someone[i just can't remember who].. "The Da Vinci code is Dan Brown's gift to the church".. Yup, and like Pst. Richard said, "I believe that God is using the Da Vinci Code to help us realise how little we know about our faith and our complete inability to defend it," we so need something like this so we can reflect on our feeble stand on our faith and thus grow stronger. Alright, on!!

The first talk [after the ice breakers, which was to design the team logo, my team was the Green Geckos.. but we somehow changed it to Green Geek-O.. Yes, that's a whole funny story altogether..]was conducted by Pastor Elisha, on the theme "Is the world real?" with a sub-theme; "Slaying Demons and Dragons in your life".. Well, throughout this entire sermon, he was stressing on how our generation is so affected by the things of the world that we are DISTRACTED from the ultimate plan that God has for us.. Quoting him, "God has a special plan for you and your generation.. You cannot stop it, but you can miss it". And truly, that struck me. I realised how much of my life i haven't been living, i have been living in some little world of my own and not tuning my ears to hear the great plan He has for me. There have been so many aspects in my life that have made me procrastinate, be steered away, and ultimately, slowly losing the relationship with my First Love, God. So i was completely fired up and responded to the altar call. When AJ prayed for me, i was, undoubtly crying when she talked about all the stuff that i kept inside of me, trying to use all sorts of stuff to numb the pain, devising schemes to avoid it. But she just stated it out bluntly and i was , at it were, stripped to the core. And i was so comforted by the fact that she told me that ultimately, God did have this great plan over my life, something similiar to what i've always felt, deep down. To that, i promised that from here on, there will be no looking back, no turning around, no detours. Because as said in the bible, "Someone who puts a hand on the plough but looks back is not fit forthe Kingdom of God".. Super enthusiastic-ness!! That was the most impacting talk, in my opinion.. So i won't really go into depth about the rest.

The games were interesting and we were cracking our heads, trying to figure out a riddle which ended up with the answer "Anna", supposedly a priestess inthe bible.. Oops, need to read up on it, i guess... *sweat* .. But as i remember, between the time of 5:30 to 7:00 [bathing time.. yes, we bathed in the church] a few friends and i were hanging out in the nursery area [usually used by Sunday School kids] then someone yelled something, making Elaine jump up and rush out of the room, an excited look on her face. The Jocelyn drew back the curtains and in the dimly-lit sky, we saw, stretching majestically across the Jericho Land, a vivid rainbow, a lighter one just above it.. [Below pic was not taken by me, nor is it the one i'm describing, but it gives you pretty much a picture of what a double-rainbow is.. ]
That changes the topic to sleeping time.. Yes, it is THE first time we're sleeping in church! Girls were sleeping in the nursery and YF hall, while guys slept in the old YF hall and cabins on Jericho Land. [come to my church one day and i'll take you on a tour, la.. xD] It was fun, arranging ourselves so we could all fit in the assigned places. Sleeping bags or tatami mats on the carpeted floor was comfortable enough, we were alll getting ready for bed, guys forbidden on entering [with a few exceptions, though], i noticed that it was raining. Brilliant, i thought. I'd SO be able to sleep tonight. Not in a sarcastic sense, though.. Honestly, my ideal siesta would be a gentle breeze blowing[the air-conditioning made up for that] , accompanied by the patter of raindrops . What's more, i was sleeping next to the windows. Jen Li was on my right, Grace was on my left. After Grace had finished sms-ing, in her words, "the world" [which means checking that everyone, especially the guys in the cabins, were in their respective places], i laid my head down and prepared to sleep, hoping with all my might i wouldn't start talking in my sleep and expose my deep dark secrets .. XD Ok, drama-ness.. But seriously, i thought i'd just drift off sooner or later. But nooo.... Instead, my throat started itching and believe it or not, i hardly slept, coughing my lungs out.. I only got a few hours [maybe two] when i decided to sleep on the chairs [don't worry, they're really comfy] as i couldn't lie down.. Not to worry, that didn't dampen my spirits, next day!!

Packing, moving stuff downstairs and cleaning up the new and old YF halls for the Mandarin and Malay services.. Quiet time in our groups was before breakfast, at 8:30.. This verse spoke to me during that time- "Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed, John 3:20" Well, as you know, we all sin. It's natural and understandable. But those who detest God's light, especially the one that lights our way down the path chosen by God for us, do it especially because they're afraid that the sin in their lives will be revealed. I so agree. I mean, I wouldn't say i'm an evil murderer la, but i have things in my life that I'm not proud of, things that i actually conceal and try to hide it from God, [as if He wouldn't know they were there] and that sometimes stops me from drawing close to Him...

The dude speaking during the Sunday service from 10-12 was like a bullet train. I totally lost track of the message he was trying to convey, to be quite honest.. Probably due to the lack of sleep, huh? xD Mummy brought Strepsils for me when i saw her before service [lifesaver!].. After the last talk by Pst. Louisa, we had tea then the "concluding" part.. The committee decided that instead of letting Pst. Richard wrap it all up for us, WE would have to sum it up ourselves!! Alright, so it was just two people, but it was very funny how Kenneth had to keep prompting Sue Jin to keep talking, and to give more points on the certain topic before giving the dude hisprize, a bag of Cloud 9. After prayer and clean up, was sent home!!! [that was about 5 or so..]

Reading all this, i feel elated when i see the crtain experiances that i have described here. But truly, i think that all that i've stated here is only a portion of what i have experianced, the people i met, the things i've learnt, the decisions i've made. But well, it's a try.. I guess that for some things, you have to experiance it to truly be able to understand the euphoria, grasp the meaning and impact made in that person's life. For me, i've been blessed. Beyond a simple gathering, beyond merely a Youth Programme.. Bible Blast has made my faith grow stronger, made me take my relationship with God more seriously.. and ultimately, made me feel more like a whol person. It is as if, i've finally, found my true personality that has been lying beneath all the deception i've allowed into my life. You probably think it's just some Christian jargon to make you feel like Christianity is SUCH A POWERFUL THING, my dear readers, but like i said, you'd have to be me to understand.

Take care, sweethearts, i'm outta here!!

Hugs and smiles,
~Lynnie

2:56 AM Z

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006

.|...:: So sick ::...|.

Picture Courtesy of : Amber's link..

Date: 24th May 2006
Music: Savin' me, Nickelback
Mood: Dull
Eating: Sore throat tablet
Doing: Blogging, listening to music, downloading music
Wishing: I wasn't so sick
Wanting: Chocolate, mint/green tea ice cream
Why not?: Sore throat
Missing: Simplicity in life
Sudden urge to: Skate
Thankful: At least I'm still alive

Hey, its me again. Yes, i'm still sick. Woke up this morning and I couldn't even swallow my saliva without hurting my throat, let alone talk. The doctor had to lean her head closer to me just so she could hear what i was saying. Apparently, besides the obvious slight flu and cough, my throat is very infected and probably swollen, and i have slight signs of an upcoming fever. Dad says its a difficult and tough virus to fight off. Yeah, i guess, considering the factthat i'm the last one in the family to pick it up.. About a month after everyone has recovered.. But on the lighter note, I'm feeling better after the medication and all the rest has done me well. Still coughing and my louder-than-life laugh isn't as loud, but hey, i'm still alive and my brain is still functioning properly, right? Sadly, i had to cancel lunch with Sue Min. Well, she was so nice she offered to 'tah pau' lunch for me, but i assured her that my maid was cooking porridge for me.. Wondering how Fiona is, with her bruised knee. I would message her, but afraid she's busy working. If you read this, A-fi, rest assured that i've been keeping you in my prayers. =]

Didn't go to school today.. [DuhHhhHHhh] Not all that ecstatic over the fact that i missed another of Pn. Ernice's PJ [Phys. Ed] classes. Was going to surprise Estee when i pop up in school today, but my throat deterred me from doing so. Also wondering when I'm going to get well. I know it's only like the third day I'm sick, but i dunno.. Feels like I should've gotten well long before this.. Perhaps its because all i've been doing is sleep and watch the telly or read a book. Which would probably make it seem like eternity has come and gone. Oh no, I'm analysing myself again. Well, I'm mentally stable [by usual standards, that is] and optimistic. Take care and stay well, darlings!! =]

Hugs and smiles,
~LynNie

11:45 PM Z

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Thursday, May 18, 2006

.|...:: The taste of freedom ::.. [I'm so back!].|.

Date: 18th May 2006
Mood: Happy
Music: Rush, Aly and AJ




Guess what?? Exams are as good as over and i'm soso hyper!! I have an inkling on why.. I guess it's 'cause of my English essay paper.. Sea-parkians will know this, but i'm putting up for the benefit of those who aren't in the fab school. xD The first question was where you're supposed to write a speech you'll dictate, as a prefect in front of school, against smoking. I so enjoyed being sarcastic and putting in all sorts of weird examples like blackened and rotting lungs. The second question, i chose the essay in which you write about someone you admire. I wrote about my mum and i'm quite satisfied with how it turned out.. Also because ta the bottom, i put a quotation by a brilliant friend of mine, Winnie Foo!! Yeah, maybe i'll post it here once i get the paper back... Before the paper however, we [classes 4BR and 4C went to the Makmal 2 while the rest were taking their Chinese exam] and seriously.. Two hour+ of crapping with my crazy friends is enough to make me in the mood to totally write crap in that paper. xD

And yes, the girl, owner of this blog, terorist over your life and insane maniac [meaning me, in case you're blur] is SO BACK!! I'll try and post when i can, when inspiration strikes, and if something interesting happens.. But for now, i have an add maths tuition to attend. Take care, dearies!!!

Hugs and smiles,
~Lynnie

1:20 AM Z

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Friday, May 05, 2006

.|...:: Revived ::...|.

Date: 5th May 2006
Time: 23:30
Mood: Up, up..
Music: Lalalalalalalalalalalalala

Hey, peeps!! Lynnie is back to rock your socks!! Hahaz... Yes, i know i've been super duper emo and all for the past posts and stuff... To all my friends, thanks for sticking by me all this time, when i was being a pain in the ass and giving all of you dear people a heartache.. I guess that pain-in-the-asses are temporal phases, but true friends are forever. Chuck out what they say about diamonds being forever, my friends are my diamonds, and i love you guys sosososo much!!! Hahaz, i'm soso hyper now.. Soooo, mid-term exams are on next week so i guess there will be a restraint order being issued soon for me to be kept AWAY from the computer.. Far far away... So long sweet hours of mindless surfing and downloading... I shall be trading you for musty books and endless facts and equations... Oh, parting is such sweet sorrow... *sniffsniff*..

Hah.. Hm... today when i went out with the dudes from my church to meet a friend of theirs, i realised some things. One is to never judge a book by its cover. And two, never ever think you've taken more salt that anyone else and that you can never learn anything from anyone else. I mean, seriously... When i first laid eyes on the dude, i was like "Okay, sure will be the macho-macho I-the-man type of dude la.." Well, as it turns out as we chatted and stuff, he's actually a really decent and level headed, down-to-earth guy.. Truth to be told, his spiky hair and all-black look didn't really reflect the fact that he was the kind of person who would come over to you and apologise lor... And i guess him being in a pre-uni course would mean that he had loads to tell lor... But i'm not supoposed to release that kind of information.. Lolz.. So anyway, i've gotta go now... Not spin more tales here.. But hope you enjoyed tham.. See you, my sweethearts!!

Hugs and smiles,
~LynNie..

8:31 AM Z

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