Amazing Love

It's been an amazing night. Long in terms of hours, and I sure feel tired, but boy has it been encouraging, empowering, and very very insightful. Always at times like these where I feel so eager to share and express my feelings but at the same time, I hold back and worry that the fatigue would cause the words to come out not quite right.

I'm really thankful to have gone for ISC tonight. To be in the midst of so many working and willing hearts, and to know that I am within this midst of people eager to carry out this mission, it really felt wonderful. Granted, there are many things that could be improved on for future ISCs, and even perhaps the entire direction of IFG/ISM may call for some modifications, and as we struggle to find the best way to carry out His will, even as we can see that certain things may not be quite right... it's nevertheless extremely encouraging to see everyone come together in one spirit to reach out to our foreign friends.

Speaking from a first-timer's viewpoint, the sheer number of people who turned up today, CFers and international students alike, is already evident of the works of the spirit. And it was definitely insightful and humbling to hear from the veterans after. For one, I can really identify with what Limmy raised about whether there can be a limit to the number of people that we can sincerely and wholeheartedly keep in our hearts. This is almost precisely what I have been thinking to myself at the turn of the decade. These relationships that we forge we people - do we really just want to leave them as hi-bye relationships? Is there really so much to be preoccupied with that is more important, or should I say more worthwhile, then bringing these relationships with people into a deeper, hi-hi (borrowing Charlene's words, lol) level? Do we really want to be social butterflies all our lives? I know I don't. And I really don't buy the social network thing that CSO has been trying to bewitch our minds with, haha.

I had a really great night tonight. Am really thankful that despite all the obstacles last semester which resulted in me not attending a single session at all, I was still brought here today. As a witness and a vessel of His amazing hand. Thank You for not giving up on me! :)

朋友。

I'm really thankful for my friends. Friends that don't judge, that care (and I care for them too!), that... don't expect anything more from the friendships. That after so long when we meet we can still talk about anything under the sun, joke with one another with no implications, reminisce about the good old days, and in bad times lean on one another and cry.

I love my friends :)

Yesterday we drove out to catch the Leonids Meteor Shower. Singapore is terrible for star gazing, much less meteor watching. But well managed to catch a few, and we wished upon almost everyone of them. Haha and now it seems meteor wishing does come true ;)

The past two weeks

The past two weeks I'd probably met up with more friends than I did in the entire semester. This week especially, was gathering galore. I usually refrain from the "a day in Kelly's life" kinda posts, but perhaps today I'd make an exception. So here's my week in a rhyme.

monday I had brunch with Kian Wei
Toast and teh at quiet cafe;
Later I met the Odac gang
"Happy Birthday, Beifen" we sang;
The rest of us then karaoked
Pet, Li Cui, Ryan, Meiting, Me;
Bus home with Ryan's company
Super long ride - we muddled daffys!

tuesday Indulged at park with mommy
Couldn't smile - mind was on driving;
Evening, discussed CIR plans
And my Chatterbox refuge began.

wednesday Andrew and I, we
Pool recce during Biz FOC;
Black Roses I long time no see
Before this we all so busy;
Afternoon news came - camps cancelled
This H1N1 really not
To be underestimated;
Pray USC's can still happen
Or efforts wasted spirits dampened;
Movie night with FOP friends
Wasn't too bad though reviews depend;

thursday was the OGL camp
Supposed to drive in the morning
But I overslept - money wasted DAMN;
Camp was good and Sparta is cool
Mass dance we all super enthu;
Dinnertime Gerald came over
Subway and a somewhat school tour
Nice night with my friend the thinker
Thanks for coming, and the dinner.

friday Felt like I didn't sleep
The DOTA guys, their roars so deep;
Day 2 of the OGL camp
To Ubin came FOP gang;
Trekking amid greens and durians
Feels like Odac over again;
Journeyed back school in much fatigue
Well twas fun and quite nostalgic;
After debrief I met Gao Fang
Cos soon she'd leave for China
Take care, stay safe, have fun my sweet <3
HTHT when we next meet!

saturday Was just plain horrid
Arrived in school with eyes misted
Thank you friends for the cheer-me-ups
Driving just keeps sinking my heart;
Scholaris was great for a first
(Though I spoke in all boringness);
Then was board games with Emmanus
Thanks Miss Pang for inviting us -
Louise Yee Sian and yours truly;
And for your wise words a plenty.

For everyone's care and concern
I feel so greatly loved and touched
To my friends, I love you all much!
And Ryan for the long phone call -
Put my mind off the shit and all.

sunday My lovely afternoon
Lunch with Xiu Min, our IOU;
It's been so long, it really has
She's still the same, with all that jazz;
We had never been all that close
But to her I can bare my soul;
Can't wait for our girly picnic
In sundresses we'll reminisce.

A Mother's Love

A mother's love is something that no one can explain,
It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain.
It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it or take that love away.
It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking
It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems.
It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation
And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation.
A many splendoured miracle man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence of God's tender guiding hand.
Helen Steiner Rice

Last Sunday was momma's day and here's where we went!



Honestly though, I still don't see where the hype came from. Kevin and I both agreed we wouldn't have gone to see the cranes tearing our sunny (but not so anymore) island apart, if not because ma mentioned on several occasions that she wanted a ride.

Oh well. But everybody happy! (:




Oh look what ma did to "thank" us, which left me amused and touched at the same time.


Hahaha she teaches Chinese and not English for a reason! But then I think she realized.