One Body One Voice

Haha TOC. Remember these? Oh man. We were really super duper close at that time. Kinda miss those BBQs and jamming sessions and random planning of events...

Most importantly, I really miss you guys.

Good times(: If only we could relive them. But for now, they'll remain precious precious memories.

One word:

Nostalgic

Easter Camp '10

#1 (I'm going to miss you three when you leave)

#2 mg girls

#3 Laska (Easter camp cell)

#4 OCF cell

This Easter Camp was different from the past 2. Perhaps it was because I am no longer at the stage whereby I'm trying to find a crowd to fit in. Perhaps it is because I finally feel like I belong to this family. But whatever it was, it was a good-different.

Last time, whenever I think about that Cross and Jesus' death at Calvary, I am reminded of suffering, of how we are wicked and undeserving. I am reminded of the pain that Jesus went through. Back then, the picture in my mind was always rather gloomy. But this Easter, whenever I picture the cross, I am reminded of beauty. It's actually really so beautiful and words cannot begin to describe what I feel. I am now reminded of grace, of God's wonderful master plan. I am reminded of God's perfect love for us. It's really so so beautiful.

I guess this Easter Camp was different because it made me so happy to see people stepping up; because it made me cry when my [new] cell members pulled Kim and I aside to pray for us; because I knew God was working through people; because God provided for my emotional needs...

Most importantly, this Easter Camp was because I left without feeling some sort of a high, but instead a renewed love for my God, my Saviour, my Friend.

Losing the battle but winning the war

After weeks of 'fighting' with my sore throat, I think my body is giving in. Now I'm sneezing way too often and my eyes are starting to get teary - signs that I'm falling sick(er).

NOOOOOO.. Not 2 days before Easter Camp.

But never mind. After I wake up, I expect all the sickness to be gone. (I don't care! It had better go away)

I miss those times..

when your hair was short;

when you were rather socially awkward;

when you would run to get help each time I hurt myself;

when you missed me and wanted to talk to me;

when you always intended to protect me, even from afar.

Overwhelmed

It's very sad when I'm so excited for my one week break just so that I can catch up with my work and readings, and of course to complete assignments that are due the week after.

But other than that, the upcoming Easter camp promises to be good. So I guess that's something to look forward to.

BLAH

Tuesday (30 March) - Criminology class test, worth 20%

Wednesday (31 March) - Psych lab proposal (1500 words), worth 15%

Thursday (1 April) - Psych online test, worth 2.5%

And I cannot focus!!! I'm more or less prepared for my test but other than that, my mind keeps wandering.. I anticipate sleepless nights (tonight and tomorrow night) if I keep getting distracted by every single thing. GAH. And it's not that it's very difficult, it's just that me and my short attention span is...

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

And so because I found the "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" CD, I've been playing it over and over and over. I simply LOVE that musical. First one I watched and rewatched and rewatched... Ok but before I get carried away..

(Basically it's a musical based on a bible story of Joseph. Found here) It's amazing how even for a situation that so filled with hatred and so much sin, that God used it to bring so much glory to His name. A boy sold to be a slave, later thrown into prison, later rose to be in charge of Egypt, saving the same people who wanted him dead.

So today I was listening to it again, since well, my new 'hobby' seems to be spending so much time on public transport here -.-

So it came to the point where Joseph's 11 brothers were standing before him in Egypt, asking for food, and they had no idea that it was Joseph. Then Joseph's brother, Benjamin (the only one who shared the same mother as Joseph), was accused of stealing Joseph's silver cup.

So in the musical, it was this whole number where the other brothers were trying to defend their youngest brother, Benjamin.

Then it got me thinking. I really wonder what Joseph must have felt then. Like on one hand, his brothers were so eager to get rid of him/kill him. And on the other hand, they were fighting to save the youngest brother. It's kinda bittersweet don't you think? Although it probably hurt so much to be betrayed by his brothers, it's probably a very sweet scene to see them trying to protect the youngest. I mean like, if I were him, there would probably be a hint of jealousy, because no one was fighting to save him..

But ya. Nice story with a lovely ending. And if I can, I REALLY want to watch that musical again..

Prologue

Some folks dream of the wonders they'll do

Before their time on this planet is through

Some just don't have anything planned

They hide their hopes and their heads in the sand

Now I don't say who is wrong, who is right

But if by chance you are here for the night

Then all I need is an hour or two

To tell the tale of a dreamer like you

We all dream a lot - some are lucky, some are not

But if you think it, want it, dream it, then it's real

You are what you feel

But all that I say can be told another way

In the story of a boy whose dream came true

And he could be you

Homecell

Homecell was a blast!!

For the sake of those who do not attend OCF. Homecell is basically cell at someone's home, and it's usually a free and easy thing, with tons of food, fun and fellowship. And one of the nicest thing is, NO BIBLE STUDY (BS)! Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like BS, it's just that, with all the assignments pouring in and whatnot, it's nice to have one less thing to 'worry' about.

Anyway, I really love my cell. I think it's really a cell that was put together by God. The mix of characters is so interesting. Now that people are more or less comfortable with each other, time for step 2. MUAHAHA.