Ending of a Semester

I have been MIA as I am ending my final year 1st semester in NIE.
This semester is actually my LAST full semester in here because next year, I'll be attached to a primary school for 10 weeks before my graduation. That is super long, but I can't really think about that yet.

I'm rushing assignments nowadays. This week is the craziest week as I have my final performance and my other assignments to hand up on the same week!!
So yes, RUSHING.

Meanwhile, I tried hard to still have social life outside school. It's not working properly right now as my life at this time revolves around school or schoolwork. So social life = school friends.
As long as I get to meet people everyday, I think I'll be fine (SO HIGH I).

Anyway, I can't wait for my holiday!! It's soon, it's soon! Nov 13 to be exact! Wheee!!

Til then.

21 years old

as of now, i'm 21

can't believe it still..
but yeah, the fact is there..

I thank God for the 21 years of my life being filled with tremendous blessings and favors.

I thank God for Dad and Mom because without their dedication in raising me up, I really don't know where I am now.

I thank God for my siblings because without them, I'd be the only child and that's BORING.

I thank God for the relationships I've built for the past 21 years with great men and women who constantly build up my faith and my life.

I thank God for bringing me up in the most beautiful island country, Indonesia.

I thank God for placing me 4 years ago to Singapore to do my undergraduate studies and also to meet great people.

I thank God for the talent that He gave for me to live the last 21 years with.

I thank God for the GIVER of life and another year of life.

I thank God for October 12, 2009, because today, I'm 21 -- officially and adult!

Okay, just a little quick update.

Recess week is over.
I have 2 more assignments to hand in.
And yes, I'm still sane.. That's good because I would keep the insanity to the end of the semester.

Next week it's going to be one heck of a busy week. VERY!
Let's see if I can still post stuff here.
Most likely I will because it's my ........................ !!!

Random Things

Pictures are sort of better than words.
Depends whether you're a visual or descriptive person.

smiling chair in playhouse

the truth about shopping

no more of this for me =p

featured in random writing haha!!!!

Video Skyping 101

Skype is probably one of the finest invention.

Could be better with non-laggy video call.
Free is real good through =p

My first Skype conversation with my brother who is in Canada now.

Along with the the featured appearance by my cousins.

The coin trick

The card trick

Yay it's them!

Hey little cousins!

Kern and Adelaine Lee's Wedding and My Kebaya

Singapore, August 10, 2009
Shang-Rila Island Ballroom

Kern and Adelaine "Dolly" Lee's wedding was my second wedding celebration I have attended in Singapore.
Exclusively for this wedding, I nominate it as one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever been to. Simply stunning and elegant. I enjoyed myself. I'm glad I can actually be a part of the wedding celebration.

Yes, I did sing for them:

• The Prelude with Mike Blanding and Angelene Tjoandi in "Fly Me to the Moon". Re-arranged by us three and our beloved person on keys, Arnold Manzano (brother of the bride).
• The Procession with the ENCS Music Team in "That Is Why". Re-arranged by Arnold, Angel and me.
  
• The Worship with the ENCS Music Team (complete with Ps Neli and Tina Atiga) in "Shout to the Lord" and "There Is None Like You"

Nervous, yes. Most importantly, I'm really dedicating my singing to God for just giving me that talent, which I will always be thankful for, and to Dolly for just being a great encourager and friend. Oh, and to my PARENTS who are VERY supportive in so many ways to help me cultivate that talent. Hope I did make them all proud!!

The fact that I wore my Kebaya that day made me wanna jump up and down in joy! It was my VERY first Kebaya and I it is VERY beautiful. Thanks to Majalah Kartini (magazine) for the design inspiration and to Ms Nadia Adiprana (and husband) for taking the time to drive me all the way to the tailor (TWICE!) despite their busy schedule. Yes, my first Kebaya is custom made and design by myself. Woots! I'm urged to make another one when I'm in Jakarta =D

Here are the results..... Paparazzi swormed to take pictures of both Angel and I in Kebaya.

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So whaddya think?

Elevate '09 Promo Video

More Info:
http://www.encsmusic.com/elevate09/

You outta join!!!

The CRAZIEST Weekend

It went like this ....

FRIDAY

• UniFire @ YMCA -- SO AWESOME. Sang and truly blessed with the opportunity given to bless others through songs. Had so much fun afterwards too.

the worship time by ENCS Music Team

birthday song dedicated to P Neli

SATURDAY

• Work @ Lakeside -- BUSY as we head towards the concert in a few weeks time!
  
• Spiritual Growth Series: Love People @ YMCA -- simply great! Encouraging and energizing!
• Music Rehearsal @ 3 Rifles Bldg -- late, but fun.
  
• Dinner @ KFC, Kovan -- with my three favorite girlfriends!!! After dinner talk is always amazing. Whatever comes out, it's out... Shhhhhh...

the love God chapter complete with banana

jai & i after the class

adel with jai's BIG shades

gorgeous myanmar babe, angel, and i with ab's name tag

SUNDAY

• Church @ Vivo GV Max -- THE ULTIMATE! Went nuts today on stage with the aid of Stomp the Yard choreography.
• Ash's Farewell Party @ Marche, Vivo -- again, ULTIMATE fun. Pose for the camera and food! Bye, Ash. See you again when you've watched Nacho Libre.
  
• Jai's Baptism @ YMCA -- awesomeness. finally. so proud of you. most supporters award goes to Jai. lol.
• Naz's & P Neli's Bday Party @ their crib, Pasir Ris -- LOTS OF GOOD FOOD! chicken lollipop is the best! Love 'em homemade desserts. jammin' and writtin' songs good too. met the guy who wrote "Count on Me Singapore", Clemens?

(photos coming up)

Packed? Yeah.. Not a single thing called WORK OUT or HOMEWORK. great.
Substituting my play time (and surely sleep time) to exchange the time lost.
Wait, it's not lost. It went to something great. Relationship and encouragement.

GOOD NEWS!

Will be starting my vocal lesson SOON! Finally... the moment I've been waiting for. I need it already. Going another level in developing myself.

LIFE IS GOOD. GOD IS BETTER. (thank you)

Not a Typical Monday, but Can Be

Thinking about Math assignment at this hour!
Thinking about Music Arrangement assignment too!
READINGS! Whoa!

Been relaxing and taking things easy lately.
Trying to not make homework or work a chore. It's not if I don't make it to be.

Pilates -- I love to hit the gym just for this class.
Felt so refreshed and healthy right after. Psychological?
Just a day, can it make a difference?
The genius who put this idea into action --->
(Joseph Hubertus Pilates)

Eating late -- a big NO NO, but can't help it. Need that dinner after a heavy workout.
Fish, olio fussili, coleslaw, lime juice -- finished 3/4 portion only. A good start of living healthy again, I suppose.

Still aiming at 2 kg above ideal weight. IT'S POSSIBLE! Hurrah Fitness First!

That's my Monday. What's the menu for tomorrow?