I need to do this more, I think its a sign.

Its funny coincidence that I found this delivered into my inbox this morning and read my sister's blog about praying more.
hmmm........ coincidence ? a sign from someone great up there ?



on second thoughts, the dog is very very cute.

One smart cookie and my next project

Esther blogged so nicely about the Fashion Show.. How can you not love a smart cookie like that *WINK*

N E X T

So... some of my friends are asking me,
What's next ?

another program for the school ?
another project for me ?

I think I am going to take a break. Catch up on sleep and work ( and school ). And I will start thinking again.
All I know for now, I love to go back to Singing.


( Ok.. Fel and Cel is going to get mad if I don't say this... I love you guys too ! )

I heart my 4N Girls

Graphic was Specially Designed for the Girls.

So... 16th Feb came and went. The Fashion show was BLAST ! and the girls kicked some serious butts ! I am so touched by the girls and their efforts, I have seen them grow so much over the last 4 months.

The food was delicious ( thanks F&B Girls! ) the models looked awesome ! the model's crew were sooo efficient and amazing, the dancers gave their best and wished for re-runs. Stage crew went off without a glitch, merchandising girls and front of house girls played their roles diligently, marketing and publicity has wonderful booklets. Esther and Celine were running the entire show. They are my fearless leaders !

Catholic News interviewed Sam and myself. I let Sam do most of the talking because I was busy with my food ! ( I was sooooooooo hungry ). And Daniel ( Catholic News Guy ) asked me what I took away from the project : Believe in the girls no matter how pissed you are.

I guess a belief so strong can only come from true love and passion for something. I don't know how to tell the girls how wonderful and amazing they are. I don't know how to tell them that despite the world telling them they are in the Normal Stream. They have surpassed all my expectations. They have grown, maybe just a little but they have grown and I am so privileged to have had the opportunity to work with them.

My sister and I sat down for a while looking through the booklet and all the pictures inside. Spoke a little about each girl... made me realize that I will be missing them a lot. Each girl is special and unique. They are such an inspiration for me. I think I need to go back to school, I think I need to cry...

The very same girls that make me cry are the very same girls that make me boiling mad with their discipline problems, crazy with new and outrageous ideas and laugh till I tear. It is now 2340HR and two of them are messaging me. Asking me which of the two do I love more.

The Answer ? Its simple. I love them ALL THE SAME. each for their different personalities and each for their crazy ways. So girls, believe in yourself and you can do great things, the only person who can give up on you is you. I love each and every single one of you.

I will always believe in you girls. I will always support your funky ways and I will want to support in all your dance nights, drama nights etc.. And I will always love you ( all the same ).

I am happier now...

For a few weeks, I was really tired and unhappy. There are lots to do at work, school and projects on hand with AIESEC and IJ. But I am happier now..

Music Therapy is good for the Celine Soul and it is cheaper than Retail Therapy. Maybe its because of the increased oxygen flow into the lungs that took away the laziness. Maybe its because of the concentration one put into singing right and right posture that takes your mind off other things. Maybe its the people that you meet in the choir that makes you happy and smiley alllllllll day !!!

Here's a few of us, Choir peeps...
No points in guessing who our conductor is,
And we will be singing very soon again.

This one is for a very special person

With some of my closest friends miles and miles away from me, its hard to relate my challenges and dreams to anyone. Growing up in IJ, learning with AIESEC, going to school in UVic allowed me to grow among some of the world's most ambitious, brightest and most promising young people in the world. People with very different perspectives and mindsets, I have enjoyed very illuminating conversations with these young people and naturally some of their ideals and dreams rubbed off on me, they challenge me and shaped me to be the person I am now.. Resulting in the fact that most of my time spend with my friends are about work, personal goals, games, enquiring more knowledge etc. Very few friends got to know my family background or even how I am at home.

Sometime in Nov 2006, I made a new friend, she is everything I tend not to be, she is easy going, nice, forgiving, soft hearted and sweet ( ok.. i am not a heartless, bitch... you get the point ) . She grew up completely different, different family backgrounds and in a different world. Despite all our difference, someone up there really sent me someone very special. Between me and her, something struck a chord, maybe its the way we observe people, maybe its the love for photography, maybe it is how completely different we are, I am not sure.

I dont know how to describe the difference and similarities we have, so geeky me, I have this picture to help.



HA HA HA HA HA

I have been very lucky to have her as a good friend, someone who teaches me new stuff, sharing with me insights to life, showing me what shopping is, whats good out there to eat, and how to survive the corporate world. Her independent ways, sensible but silly sometimes make one reflects on why anyone can think like that and live everyday happier than the day before.

She does little things in ways I will not, enjoys life with very simple mindset, sets out to make hers and everyone around just a little easier with a good attitude. She will very humbly learn from the others around her, what she doesn't know is how much people learn from her.


Jan and I on her wedding day...

Life is not smooth sailing but at least I have friends who are there for me, and for this, I cannot thank you enough.

Back to school !

Today is the day ( after two long years ) that i finally return to school ! This time, I don't intend to stop ! I am so happy I can hardly wait to graduate !

I Saw a movie in 2003

I saw Mona Lisa Smile in 2003 and was truly inspired by it since then. Last night, I went for a little work in the neighbourhood and saw a video stall selling the DVD at $10 !!!! ( the orginal copy ) And although I promised myself not to spend any money this month, I had had had had to buy it.....

And guess who stayed up to watch the movie ?

The tagline for the movie was : ''In a world that told them how to think, she showed them how to live."

Set in 1953, Katherine Watson (Roberts) is a free-spirited graduate of UCLA who accepts a teaching post at Wellesley College, a women-only school where the students are torn between the repressive mores of the time and their longing for intellectual freedom.

Click for Mona Lisa Smile Official Site

"Look at her, she's smiling, but is she happy? She's smiling, so it doesn't matter. Let me tell you something. Things aren't always as they seem"- Katherine Watson

I woke up today

I woke up today and thought about the many many things I am doing.

Work, Classes, AIESEC, Volunteering in more than one place.
I am not regretting that i took all these responsibilities. I am actually glad coz it makes me feel like I am leading a more productive and active life...

This morning, i got up late and I hit the snooze button. I was tired.., for the first time, i felt that there were too many things to do..It was a horrible feeling. I decided to take some time off to surf a little .. and i found this on Sharon's blog.....
( ah i knew I can always count on an AIESECer to inspire me )





"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can
change the world.
Indeed it is the only thing that ever has"
Margaret Mead

So now I am recharged and feeling much better.

truly beautiful ..

I really really really like what Dove is doing, see both commercials....

A phone call

I made a phone call today...

the phone call was between
2 Ex LCPs
2 countries.
2 mobile phone operators
2 MRT Stations
2 years of not being in touch

we talked about what we were doing, where we want to travel to, how the other person has been over the last 2 years, each in their foreign lands, who else is going where and where the two LCPs want to retire eventually and a plan of driving to Alzus at night.. hahahahahah

It was really good talking to this person and it is always somehow inspiring after talking to this crazy individual..

That is a lot of information, inspiration and reminiscence packed into 1 phone call....The phone call lasted only 6 and a half minutes and there is no prizes for guessing who..

Shutting Down and Standing Out

Funny how we have to go to the 'start' button to shut down our PC. ( office com ) Quite Stupid...I am glad my mac doesnt function that way...

so... for about 2 weeks.. I will be shutting down, away from the rest of the world Be back in April !

Leaving you guys ( for now ) with something that inspires me.

Have you ever stood in the pouring rain just thinking ? Have you paused to taste the rain or smell the rain then just smiling to yourself ?
It has been pouring recently but I have not have the chance to stand in the rain like I use to in the past and enjoy the rain.

I miss not being able to stand in the rain, I miss being soaked right through every single piece of clothing I have, and a foggy glasses. I miss the patter of raindrops on my shoulders, the gentle pressure and how despite the rain coming down continuously coming down, you can still feel a single drop running from your forehead to your chin.

Rain brings back a lot of memories, how I stand in the shade again, watch a puddle of water gather at my feet than figure out how I can get to the bathroom without creating the least mess.

The next time it rain, stop and think.. its the perfect time to think...and be inspired.