when a third choice made it to the top (part 3)

Mardian accidentally brought my laptop with him o,o so I will continue part 3 frm my bb.. After I got it back I’ll beautify it.. Just want to pour it out while it’s still warm.. :D

So, we finished taking our flyer ride.. Took a pic of the flyer upclose, will upload it in the beautified version..
Then walked to art science museum..
(a few weeks back we were anyhow talking about going there.. But anyhow only so didn’t go.. Then tat day we thought we had the time so why not just go?)

To reach the Art Science Museum, we needed to cross the double helix bridge. Mikey with his conciergeness told me it took 80 sing dollars to build it. Xiao. Then he started his kampongness again. “Kita naik double helix euy..” But not as bad as the flyer one. I forgive you, bro. Haha. There was this photographer who was about to take a pic. I think he was waiting for the bridge to be empty or sth, but people are passing by. I was oblivious of his presence there so I obliviously posed there for Mikey to take a pic of me. The photographer got upset and left. Sorry uncle (this statement becomes valid only if I am the one causing him to leave).

We reach the Art Science Museum. They are having this exhibition about Titanic.. But they were closed that day so we didn’t go inside.. Btw, turns out their prices vary depending on where we want to go. Are there different sections inside?

Then we thought of visiting Ce Shella at LV, since it’s just nearby.. And Mikey was looking for an LV wallet so might as well look around.. So we went to LV.. They have like their own building for them, located at that area. They are rich, man. I can’t imagine the rental price.

We went in through MBS’s mall. The entrance at the first level was very intimidating. There was a bodyguard and a few staffs. We were intimidated so we went to B1 to go inside. It was pretty cool, man. They had this hallway with paintings on one wall, and a few installations. They even have a travellator in it. I was tempted to use it but Mikey forbade me.

In the end of that hallway was the escalator, leading to the LV building. I walked in and I feel rich, man. Such a different atmosphere. I felt like I must behave there. We looked for Mikey’s wallet first. Then we looked for Ce Shella. Couldn’t find her at the first floor, so we went to the second floor and still didn’t manage to find her. So we went back to the first floor and through the hallway and back to the B1 exit. By then we were planning to go home.

But dasar kampung, none of us knew where the exit was so we walked around, taking escalators up, until we reach donno what floor. From that floor, we can see the water show outside and Mikey was like, “this is the one I was talking about!!” (He did talk about it before) and it was preetaayyy.. I even told Mikey, “if we are going here with out partners, this will be very romantic man” and he made lame jokes out of it -.- but he agreed (I think)

Lots of people were watching standing up while in front of them were steps that they could sit on. But noone would sit on it since it was wet. Even mighty Mikey hesitated. But I can’t be bothered. It was just a little water. So we found the dryest spot out of the wet to sit on.

We sat, the show goes on. There was laser lights, fire, waters dancing beautifully, was amazing. Not long after, the water show suddenly changed mood. A song played and the lyrics went, “I see trees of green, red roses too..” with a very familiar tune. It was ‘What a Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong, the iconic ever most romantic song.
And both of us burst out in laughter.. Idk why, but we (at least I) found the whole situation to be hilarious.. Probably because we were talking about the romantic2 stuff before and here this romantic song is playing with a romantic water show in front of us. It’s a to die for ambiance for all you lovebirds. You might feel there’s no reason to laugh but if you were in my shoes that day, you would understand.

When the show ended, I realize my shorts were wet. (Duh.) Mikey lended his jumper but my body was too long so it didn’t manage to cover my butt area. Still, took a pic of me in it. (Post later)

Realized we needed to walk a long way to get to the public transport, be it a bus, taxi, or MRT. So we walked again, through the double helix again (which by then has lost most of its charm and I would happily trade for a travellator), and we decided to take the train.

Took the train and went home. End of journey :D

What a fun day!! Full of unexpected decisions and surprises. (The highlight for me was the water show. Not the flyer) We were like, what day is it today? Are we celebrating anything? I really felt it was a God-given experience for me :) and I am deeply grateful for the whole thing.
I think the best part is that I went there with a genuine friend and not a potential boyfriend. That’s what made it superfun!! I got to be myself and not care what he would think of me. He has seen me ngeces, muncrat, doing all the unglam stuff, he has seen me at my literally ugliest moments.

I think every girl could use a good male friend. Someone they can talk to about their male problems. Someone who knows you like a guy and didn’t change and stay your friend. As I stated before, I talk to him about my guy problems. You can use a male point of view sometimes. And sometimes you just need a good listener.

However note that both of you are humans. You will annoy him and he will annoy you at times. There will come the time where you will disappoint each other. (I am pretty sure I have annoyed or disappointed him) Which is normal and okay. Which is why, surrender your friendships to God too. Ask Him to protect them :) involve Him in them.

Talking about male friends reminds me of Titi, Paulus, Wie, n kakak kandung. Miss yous.

Shoutout to all opposite gender good pals in the world, representing your opposite gender good pal, thank you!! :D

(Same gender good pals are awesome too!! But another post will be dedicated to that. Not this one :))

Well, spoke my heart out. Good nitee!!

when a third choice made it to the top (part 2)

Disclaimer (again, incase you didnt read the one in the first post): Me and the guy in this whole post are good friends. If you think there’s more, you are wrong (I mean, I share my guy problems to him!) This experience is such a wonderful one and I want to share it. So don’t think too much k? Just enjoy :)

yeahh!! continuing!!!

So we walked by foot to the flyer, which wasn’t that far at all. Got lost for a while, looked for the toilet, then dont know how to board till we found a big2 sign written “flight” something.. (ok wayfinding design is important) so we followed the direction and turned out it was the correct way.

The 2 petugas scanned our tics, and we got in. There were lots of interesting installation before you get to the actual flyer, which was unexpected. There’s this very pretty wall where they screen interesting patterns and pictures to it.

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Then there’s another room where there are this interactive panel. If you touch the panel, the screen in front of you will react. I don’t know how to explain since it’s quite complicated and I didnt take any picture. It wasn’t that fun anyway.

The next room has another big screen, and from quite a distance, there was a torchlight looking thing. When you direct the torchlight to the screen, the range that the light from the torchlight is supposed to cover changes pic. The screen projects old singapore, the torchlight circle projects new singapore. Can imagine? No pics too.

The next turn was a long hallway with their awards I think. Photo for this one :D

Btw from the two pics, you can see my bad habit. I like peeling skin off my thumb, and it’s obvious in those two pics. Ci Joan says i need to stop :/ I know it’s kinda gross for people watching.. hahhaa

NEXT! was a room with 3 installation art. No pics, but cool art I think. There was one with lots of cool infographics CMC will flip.

Then there was the place with a huge green screen background where you can take pics. The photographer will take a pic of you and they will photomontage it to a few flyer backgrounds you can choose from. We were just standing and smiling. Should’ve done crazier pose man hahaha but that awkward pic will b a good memory.

After was a long hallway again, leading to the queue. It was pretty crowded so we decided to wait until that batch got into the capsule and plan to take the next one. But people kept coming so we thought no point waiting and just got back into the queue.

a quick shot while queuing. The white thing behind me was the capsule.

We took capsule D-3. Next to us was the capsule where you can book for dinner. It was romantic, they serve you wine and stuff. Chio sia! We share the capsule with an Indian family, probably newlyweds with their family cos a couple from that pack was stuck with each other hugging each other donno what all the time. Then, a couple (angmoh guy asian girl), and another 2 ladies, either sisters or friends.

Theeeen that Mikey kept saying “Kita naik flyer, euy” doooonno how many timesss I said to him say one more time I slap you. Hahaha but he said it again doooooonnnooo how many times still I didn’t slap him. Should’ve. Hahahhaa.

The capsule moved slowly. We all first sat nicely inside. But then as the capsule got higher, noone could stay seated. We all stood up taking pics. The view was amaziiinggg.. On the left was highways, HDBs and a golf field. But on the right side… Oh myyy… It was preetaayyyy.. We can see Mikey’s workplace, Mandarin Oriental, clearly. All the hotels and tall tall building with their lights (and people OTing inside), it was beautiful!! We can see suntec (Hello Ps Prince and Ps Kong!), and MBS was next to us! 

I didn’t bring my camera (since the plan was spontaneous) so all pics were taken with Mikey’s BB Torch. (thinking of an Iphone now)

The rim of the flyer. There’s a ladder there.

It was prettier then this. Blame the BB camera quality. Lol! But this should be better them my curve hahaha.

Me pointing to Mikey’s workplace. It’s Mandarin Oriental!!

The golf field.

That bottom part of MBS. Is this the casino?

MBS

There, still can see my pointer finger peeling skin off of my thumb. 

Asked the guy of the indian couple to help us take pic. Blur sia -.- but still ok lah haha.

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So we were on the flyer for half an hour and Mikey has stopped saying his annoying line. We went down and it led us to the souvenir shop, where we can see our pic taken earlier. He was first like no need la no need la we were so awkward. I wasn’t sure wether I should buy it or not cos it’s 20+. But then, this chance is very rare, and we got the tics for free somemore. So I asked him, buy or not? Then he was like up to you up to you. In the end, I decided to buy. Funny thing was, he was the one who paid for it. (I will pay him back la but the person who was most against buying was now the one paying. I found it funny)

Here’s the pic:

My fave is the bottom left one.
And nope, I’m not done yet. Journey hasn’t ended and I still have things to say. So, see you in part 3 :D

when a third choice made it to the top (part 1)

Disclaimer: Me and the guy in this whole post are good friends. If you think there’s more, you are wrong (I mean, I share my guy problems to him!) This experience is such a wonderful one and I want to share it. So don’t think too much k? Just enjoy :)

Intro.

Around 2 months ago, my gracious boss gave me 2 free tickets for Singapore Flyer, which expires on Oct 31, which is next Monday.

The first person I thought of was my mom. Second was Ghon. So, when my parents came to Singapore, I asked her wether she wants to take the ride. She was afraid, didnt want the ride. So asked Ghon about it, and she agreed :) But we can’t decide on a time to go. That was last 2 weeks.

Due to our own busyness, both of us forgotten about the ticket, until earlier this morning. On the train I suddenly remember that it is alrd Oct 27th. I BBMed her and asked when we shall go, but then turned out she can’t make it cos of her exams i think. So now I am back to having a free ticket and I needed someone fast. Next in line I thought of was Mikey, since we are meeting anyway. So I asked him if he wanted to go and he agreed. We had no other time but today since starting from tomorrow he will be working. So, today it was. Talk about rencana dadakan. End of Intro.

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27 10 11.

School.

Today I woke up a bit late. Planned to wake up on 6, and turned out I woke up on 7.30. So wasn’t a good start.

Went to school carrying 4 (thick) books that boss lended me. Today I was going to drop by the office, so planned to return them back today. Then after reaching school, Vivin bought my whole sack of noodles I left in her house. So my hands were full today. School bag (with the laptop in it, no choice), a super heavy plastic bag with boss’ books, and another plastic bag full of instant noodles. humm >.>

Then in class, I received an e mail for an interview for the 100 Friends exhibition. It will happen next week so yeah. We’ll see what happens :D

Then we all consulted Terrence for our assessment. He kindof liked it so it was good :D happy! He’s a great artist, a great lecturer. I learnt a lot from his lesson this semester. The fact that I could consult him about my non school design. Respect. He asked me to make a brochure, which makes it 5 items out of the required 3 items. I’ll do it if I have time. Still not done with the other homeworks (and here I am blogging)

Then went to PC Leong’s lesson and consulted her on the essay. Was alright too, just needed to finish it. And during that lesson, got introduced to a Samsung app named IRIS. We had a major LOL moment. It kept listening to our commands wrongly. It even asked us to pray when someone popped a question about relationships. Hahahah ccd.

Then after the lesson, we (me, vivin, fong2, and wily) ate prata at Al Jilani. Then we went to the library to continue our James work. Then, ard 4, Mikey reached my school, so i left.

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Adventure.

So, we started off with the travel agent. This is the actual purpose of our meeting. We are planning to ho to HK by the end of the year with Ci Becky, Glenn, Michell and her friend. Still psychoing Yohannes to join. Anyone who wants to join can let us know :) We are actually looking for 2 more guys to make it even, 4 girls 4 guys. And the more people the more fun!!

We went to 2 teavel agents around my school. The first one was a bit expensive. The second one havent get back to me yet.

Then, 2nd stop was my boss’ office. It’s located around Dakota. We took a bus there. Btw, my internship period was quite a happy period of my life. Had a great boss, funny colleagues, it was fun :) Especially making the cranes for a project, it leaves memories man. So I reached and left his books there. He said if i needed it again, just let him know :)

Then, we still got time before the flyer cos Mikey said we better take it at night. Makes sense since it will be way prettier. It was around 5.30? Then he said he wanted to see my exhibition. So we went there loh to Boat Quay. Actually I wasn’t for that idea to the mas, because I was quite nervous seeing my artwork there. But then it turned out I felt good and happy there. I thank God really for this opportunity to join the exhibition. I was like a tour guide there, explaining artworks by other people. So ppl, check it out. 100 FRIENDS 100 ARTISTS 100 INSPIRATIONS

Took a brochure of the exhibition, or whatever it was since it was very big, and gave it to him. Haha. 

Then, when we left TCC, it was still bright. And we were pretty lost. We walked a bit, and from afar I saw The Fullerton Hotel, so we knew where we are! And him, as a concierge boy started explaining about Fullerton hotel. Hahaha! 

We planned to take the train, but then in the end decided to walk. Walked from Boat Quay to Esplanade. We took dinner at Esplanade, Artease. It’s a good place, you guys should try it :D They sell rice, burgers, and BUBBLE TEAS :D

*Intermezzo* 

I cut my hair!! :D Yesterday, after gathering with TLG, I went to watch movie w Mikey, C Becky, Glenn, Ness, C Selvi, C Bombie, Jen, and MF. After dinner, it was still 8. They all went home, left w me n Mikey cos our way home was to another direction. We felt it was still very early. Therefore, I decided to cut my hair. (So basically these 2 days we have been making spontaneous decisions. Fun! haha)

so here’s my hair before:

And here it is now!

I like it! :D So why did i put this intermezzo here? Because I remember at Artease I was running and there was a mirror and I saw my new hair waving with the wind :P hahaha *end of intermezzo*

So, after Artease, it was already dark. So, we walked to the flyer.

I should stop writing here for I need to take my bath and go to school. Will continue it in part two! :D

nyut

my head hurtssss. i feel like sleeping and wake up again in a few hours and continue doing.

Salute

Last night at Udders, the guys are talking about football when suddenly Ce Beki popped a girly question to them, breaking their intense concentration.

It’s understandable, their reaction. Obviously football was more interesting. But one person looked Ce Beki in the eye, took her questions seriously and answered them all. He was Ko Ivan.

That moment he earned my respect. That was cool.

In the end, they all eventually shifted topic to Ce Becky’s question till the end. Lol.

And salute to Ce Becky’s courage to suddenly break into a guy’s football conversation.

the idea is she’s somekind of crazy goddess. A goddess in a straight jacket :p

I was just sketching last night. Cos no mood to do homework so thought of merilekskan pikiran sejenak. Eh kebablas =.= once scanned, can’t stop. Slept at 4.30 in the end.

took +- 4 hrs, using photoshop

refreshing

Still have Cheng Ming Chong’s homework to finish. But no mood.. So created this for refreshing :p

Warning beforehand that its vulgar and explicit. However i absolutely love it. Jgn kebawa napsu. Cinta itu spesial :)

3rd day

Just got home! We went to Hang Zhou today, it was beautiful!! :D took some pics to prove.

Now my parents are having their date, giving me some time alone. I think I’ll do my long awaited hot tub bath :D

Now tumblring while waiting for the water to fill the bath tub :)

I took over 800 pics here.. But feeling like editing them first.. instead of posting them straight away… make them nice2 :D

Today we had the maddest ‘dark taxi’ driver in Hang zhou. The traffic jam was mad, and he bravely drove on the road shoulder and pedestrian walk to maka it faster. It literally was like real life Hang zhou drift. Totally the highlight of the day :D

We rode a boat, saw the Bai Shu Zhen (ular putih) pagoda. Then I remembered, the movie is playing now in Singapore!! lol

Living in a hotel reminds me of Mikey a lot, since he’s now interning in a hotel. *random

Forgot to enable answer in the earlier post, so here you go :D

Another downside of Tumblr: only allows us to enable answers twice a day. o,o

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2nd day in Shanghai.

Opening. We have the most talkative tour guide ever. like, ever. She couldnt stay quiet for 2 minutes, literally. 

We walked around today. A lot of Shanghai buildings look like old British buildings. There was a hotel named Peace Hotel and it’s be e autiful!! Amazingly pretty!!

Then, mom did some boring shopping. Then, we went to something that looks like old China road and it’s so beeeeeautiful!!!!!! So pretty, the buildings are so retro chinese!! I tool pictures, maybe upload them later. pretty pretty pretty!!! Mom said, it will be very romantic if you go here with your lover. I think so too :D

Especially at night, when all the lights are on. Uhuyyyy.. :D Such a moment justnow! (still with the tour guide’s chatter)

Was pretty! After a day of walking, I could use some masseuse now.. I think I masuk angin, have been feeling bloted the whole day. Since I didnt bring my mighty tolak angin, mom will kerok me tonight. Looking forward to it! :D

See you ppl!

@c beki

hahhaha yeahhh.. i think it would be fun if you guys were here :D

@titi

katae mau tidurrr… hahaha.. good2.. dont forget your number One Backup.. get well soon bro!

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@c bek: gak sih.. but its foggy :D and rainy.. pretty much like singapore (singapore is still better) except everyone is speaking in chinese.. sometimes i wish you were here. A lot of communication failure has happened hahhaha

@titi: just read.. i seldom online my msn ti.. usually fb.. u have whatsapp?

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in a way, blogger is better then tumblr in this. I cannot reply directly!! hahahaha

@glenn: i can a bit2 lah hahaha… must but all those converse in china book hahhaa..

@uchul: hahaha yeahhh you cannottt… idk why o,o no wonder ZJ and all the china kids in our class use QQ… hhahaha.. how was terrence ytd? lol

@itsonlybyyourgrace: is this ci beki?? :D its super coooollllddddd hahhahaha like on a mountain oneee!! :D i miss you guys alrd. ckckck

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Shanghai!!

So I am in Shanghai and turns out the hotel provides free internet which is an obvious hooray!

But turns out.. 

that..

*prepare to be shocked.

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facebook

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twitter

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youtube

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when i found out i was like o.o.o.o.o whut?

It was almost unacceptable.

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anyway!! my first time in shanghai! :D 5 hrs in the plane was enjoyable since there’s the TV :D i watched Green Lantern and Monte Carlo.. I think Leighton Meester was the best out of the 3. And a big PTL I didn’t feel any sky sick or whatever you call it. If not.. 5 hours with the feeling of throwing up.. bleah.

And everything here is in Chinese. How are we supposed to reeeaaaaddd??? Hahhahaahh.. I wanted to laugh everytime I read all those ununderstandable characters. I dont find it annoying, I find it kinda funny. And very challenging to communicate. Such an adventure! :D

Photos and a more detailed post coming up. If i have the mood in the future :D

Anyway, I won’t let that fb and twitter thing ruin anything!! I’m in Shanghai and I’m gonna e n j o y! Thank God for the opportunity! :D

And ppl, please do reply. Give me something to do (aka communicating with you). thanks!! ending this with a question mark so the answers are enabled :D ?

100 friends

So the 100 friends exhibition’s opening date is up. 

100 FRIENDS 100 ARTISTS 100 INSPIRATIONS

Its on Oct 19, 11am. 

So I shall continue in Bahasa Indonesia.

Kl klian buka event pagenya, kliatan itu poster dengan thumbnail2 kecil2 hasil lukisan para peserta yang lain. Kelihatanlah bahwa karya mereka LUAR BIASA KEREN o,o

Saya masih sangat sangat perlu belajar banyak.

Bener2.. gak usah jauh2, para peserta apprenticeship ae udah jago2 mengerikan, level artistik yang menggila. Pdhal kata org2 ak udah aneh ya.. di antara mereka ak masih merasa sangat normal. hahhahaa!

Trs, itu hasil karya bakal dijual. Hmmmh… Kl kata ibu2 pemimpin FA.. Dan Ps. Prince.. yang menentukan jalan hidup kita bukanlah manusia, tapi favor Tuhan. Yg menentukan apakah kalian keterima kerja bukanlah pengalaman kerja, tapi favor Tuhan. Yg design kolam renang di atap MBS itu, itu proyek pertamanya dia loh! So dia masih sangat baru dan cupu bnr e kl bisa dibilang.. Banyak arsitek2 lain yg jauh lebih pengalaman. Tp Tuhan suruh dia khusus belajar soal floating swimming pool atau apalah namae kan dia yang kepilih buat bikin itu kolam renang walaupun tanpa pengalaman.

Yang menentukan apakah itu gambar bakal kejual.. adalah favor Tuhan.. AMIN!!! Kl dr pengalaman dan segi artistik ud jelas ak kebanting ting ting tong. Hahahha.. y ud lah gambar jg udah kekumpul and I did my best.. Cuma bener.. Ak masih perlu banyak belajar dan mengeksplor.. Masi kaku gitu kl dibanding artist2 laen.. hhahaa.. Minta doa dan dukungan yah :)

OK!! Harus kerja peer.. byebyeee

this is how i was feeling yesterday. An acceptance of reality.

malem utuh?

Just being lame. It’s the opposite of siang bolong :p

I found out that the more you write, the more you know what to write. 

So today has been another sleepy day. I felt sleeeepy the whole day. Idk what’s happening. I really hope its the meds. Tonight is the last sip of my medicine so I hope these sleepy days will be over soon.

By the way, read this, people. Male and female please.

365 DAYS OF LOVE: DAY 284 ~ THE 5 PILLARS OF MANHOOD (HOW MEN SHOULD LOVE & RESPECT WOMEN) | Jaeson 

Reading this, written by a man, sets a standard for me of what to look in a man. If Jaeson who is a man thinks that way, means it’s accomplishable and it’s not too good to be true. So boys, BE A MAN!!

So me and a friend were discussing about guys earlier. We kinda see, that guys could really go after 2 girls or more at a time. This is based on personal experience so dont argue. I know (hope) not all guys are like that. She said she heard that it’s a guy’s nature. They like to explore. Guys, is that true? I hope it’s not. I mean, if you call that exploring, know your limits. Don’t lead her the wrong way. If you sincerely don’t know the limits of doing things that might lead her the wrong way then please feel free to ask me. Or your female leader. Or your experienced male leader. (y)

Seeing leaders like Ko Phil, Ko Caleb, even in TLG Ko Willy and Ko Rai who respects and loves their woman makes me happy :) 

Our God - Chris Tomlin

I Will Wait - Darlene Zschech

siang bolong

Mom is in Singapore now!! :D 

And ce Linda just came online while I’m typing!! o,o I miss her a L O T!!!! Hope she replies my chat..

I was planning to pick my parents up from the airport but then woke up 11.30 or something. I honestly honestly blame my meds for this. This is so not normal, waking up at this time of the day. And yesterday, woke up earlier yet felt sleepy the whole day. Literally the whole day. At midnight where it’s usually my most active period of the night, my eyes felt heavy.

On Sunday, the only thing that really woke me up was the session at NCC. After, I felt sleepy again.

Speaking of NCC, DARLENE ZSCHECH came and lead the worship session there and it was AWHZOMEEEEEEEEEEEEE jkafhaldskfhldsnnnaldjhlakadnkadlkhdals. And we (me, Ghon, Rina) sat third row from the front which makes us like 5 meters away from her!!!!!! This is biased but i think that fact was so cool!!!!!! :D

see how close we are??? :D btw all pics taken by Rina and not me.. Bb can’t shut up while capturing pics. Thinking of an itouch or maybe even iphone for this reason.

Anddd… Her guitaristtt… aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahha. Lets just say he’s my perfect type of guy :D He’s like the epitome of all the criteria I want in my guy. But this is just admiration OK. Ngefans only. Here’s the pic.

I know it’s not clear T_T but it’s the only one I’ve got after zoooooooooming their group photo. I googled him the whole night but didn’t manage to find him. URGH. Who are youuuu???

1. Lets just say he’s God loving! *biased


2. Tall (over 180 I think. He ran pass me to the toilet after serving and he’s TALL)


3. Sings well (He lead “You”. When he sang the first line I literally squealed -.- But not because of it’s him singing, it’s because I like the song. Then I started thinking he’s cool because he lead it. OK biased biased)


4. He has a bad boy face. I dont think I saw him smile at all. Like can punch you anytime one. But then he fits criteria number 1. Such a heart melting combo.


5. Obviously he’s older.


6. He plays guitar. Guys who plays guitar are always cool. Mostly


7. He’s an angmoh (y)

If any of you know who he is please please let me know his name. 

Darlene sang a few songs and there are some new songs I didn’t know and it was very nice. Like this one

Our God - Chris Tomlin

I will wait - Darlene Zschech

Idk how to post vids directly here T_T

It was awesome lah!!

Now go shower and pack things and go se mommy!!

Have a good day everyone!! :D

She..

..is a good girl. She’s pretty and kind and God loving. Cheerful, positive, suits you perfectly!

I wouldn’t be surprised if you fall for her :D

And no, i’m not talking about myself. How narcissistic that would be.

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Anyway. Mom and dad’s coming tomorrow so that’s good news :) I’m supposed to pack my belongings but I think I’ll just sleep.

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Things like this happens often in my life. I’ve grown so used to it. It will be super easy to go emo in this situation but I choose to set my sight on my extravagantly loving God. He doesn’t want me emo over these kind of stuff so I won’t give in. It’s against my flesh’s will, but He’s stronger. His love is stronger. His cross is stronger.

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To a certain little sister.

He likes you and you only. Not me. Trust me :) I know how you feel and it’s easy to think that way, but it’s not true. If I can give you some advice, you’re still young. He might be the one from God, yet he might not be too. No one knows. Say he isn’t. When you’ve grown my age, you’ll realize you’ve somehow wasted your time. Enjoy your youth, focus on God and enjoy your journey with Him! When the time comes, you’ll meet your prince. And if he’s the one, God will put him by your side again, in His time :)

Again, he likes you. Not me.

And I hope to get to know you better someday :)

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Selamat malam dunia!

Looking for the Princess pt. 2

So, waiting for my turn.. Ko Willy got on stage.. then Ghon.. (She did amazing in her nginden btw :D).. Then Ncep.. Then Ce Beki.. Ko Hendra.. C Janette.. Talk talk sing sing..

Then.. “Oh Putri…” Our que to go out.. Here goes!! I surrender everything into Your hands, Lord! 3.. 2.. 1.. Deep breath.. One step! Two steps! Interact with the dancers! “Sang pujaan.. Hatiku…” Then, the poke from Panca… And the rest you can see in the DVD when it comes out #promosi Lol!

I gave it my all.. screamed, squealed, sang, danced, all. Tried my best not to look down, the blockings, everything! And when the time came for us to sing.. The dreaded happened.

My dear twin brother Dodo has always found it very hard to recognize a note. When singing, he would sing in a completely different chord. His song is in Am, and I remember the first day we practiced singing our song, it took him minutes to menyamakan his voice and the note. Ce Manda, Ce Beki, me, ko Willy, and Ncep was surrounding him, helping him to get his note. “Go up, go up. No, too high. Go down” and he was like “Saaaattt… Saatttt.. Saaattt.. Saaatt..,” Singing the first syllabus of his lyric in different tones for a few minutes, trying to get his note. When he finally got it, the whole room literally cheered for him. So, during all our practices, he sang Am based on his memory of how the note sounds, not by listening to any reference whatsoever. I applaud you bro. For months he sang his Am based on memory.

And on D-day…

He

sang

off

tune.

He was a little higher than Am. I was like O.O literally forgot to act for a moment, amazed by him. Out of all the practices, he was off tune during the actual performance. Yet he didn’t realize he was off tune so was singing off tune-ly in full blast confidence. The audience loved it. Now we always laugh our socks off while talking about that.

For my part of the song, the chord changes from Am to D. Hitting that first note has always been quite hard for me. If only we had Kim Pil Suk (Dream High)’s perfect pitch :p Different from Dodo, I base my note on hearing. But, hearing while you dance and move was harder then just standing there beside the piano and listen. I think during the D-day, I missed a bit on that first note, but not a major problem I guess. So far, noone I talked to realized :p

Then, the mic pass to Ko Raimond went very well. PTLPTLPTLPTL. Then, watched till the end the downstairs.

Ko Raimond also had a dreaded note. “Welcome.. To SingaPORE!!!” that PORE was pretty high. Downstairs, we literally were lifting our hands to the screen praying he would hit that note. And he did and we clapped :D

Interestingly, scenes where we thought was funny, the audience didn’t respond much. The parts where we thought was blah, the audience laughed! Interesting.

On scene 8, I forgot to wear my headband. But noone realized I think :p Sorry c nat! >,<

After the curtain call, things went mad behind the curtain. People were jumping around (including me), hugging each other, crying, laughing, screaming, it was chaotic. We prayed, led by Ko Andri, and things continued going mad. I felt like bursting watching all other ppl crying, but dasar gak bisa nangis.. So was jumping around with mixed feelings hugging ppl. Hugged Ko Felix, he was super tall -.- was on my tippy toe.

Then, here’s what makes me stand in awe before God. Ce Manda said, my Panci on D-day was waaayyy better then the rehearsal day, when the rehearsal was the best I’ve done so far. He really gave me a better Panci then the best I’ve done up till that point. He bettered my best!! :D I felt I did nothing different, like seriously. Yet, what people see was different, and that was out of my control. I KNEW it was Him.

Ghon’s nginden was leaps and bounds better too. It was only a day since rehearsal (where she did not do really well), and on the D-day, it was perfect!! People, including me, and Ghon herself, who knows what happened the day before, should know that that was God working :)

Now, my days has gone back to normal. Sunday, the day after musical, felt somehow empty. Can’t believe that it was really over. It has been in my days for the last 6 months o,o Now, I’m already getting used to living without musical practices again.

It was seriously such a precious memory. I was a part of a great event, presented by a great group of ppl (TLG), originated by a great God :)

Some found love during that period (poking people in my mind.. teehee), most learnt a valuable lesson, and I hope all grows in their relationship with God :) Remember that all this is of God, for God. We have no reason to boast at all.

Shoutouts:

• C Manda | I love how you are always clear of what you want from us, it helps us a lot. Patient, comforting, longsuffering.. You seem to never run out of energy! I know you are very busy yet you always gave your all for this musical.. Thank you so much!!


• Ko Felix | You are utterly creative. To create a script like that, that made the audience laugh and cry.. That was amazing!! Yet I believe the idea was from God.. You’ve been used by God as a channel to show God’s love, through your scriptwriting.. Amazing ko!! And thanks for sending me home twice :D


• Ko Andri | Thanks for your patience towards us.. Always calm, always smiling.. You’re like the ice to every rising temperature :) It’s always a pleasure to have you around during our practices :D


• Ko Raimond | I think I got to talk to you and know you more from this musical.. I learnt a lot from you, especially your humbleness :) Always positive, always willing to learn, and watching you and Ci Gill (alongside Ko Willy and C Joan), keeps reassuring me that this wait will be worth it!!


• Ce Becky | I also think musical drew us a loooot closer.. You are motherly and very caring.. During my emo-est period, you were pretty much always there and I appreciate it very much ce.. It matters a lot :) I’m sorry if I have annoyed you in any way.. Wo qin ai de jie jie!! (hope I got it right..) :D


• Ce Janette | Always cheerful and comedic, pretty inside and out :) You literally have a voice of an angel (cieeeh! but really..) I think you’re the perfect Putri! And that singing session on Monday helped a whooole lot!! Thanks Ci!! :D And you’re super mature for our age, salute!!


• Ncep | Mantan sos!! You’re an amazing actor.. For me it was obvious since day 1.. :) Easy go lucky.. Always calm and relaxed throughout everything.. I think it’s a good quality that you have that affects others around you :) And at times, your RESEness is beyond human understanding. hahaha!


• Ce Ita | I’m very grateful to have known you. Seeing you during practices makes me happy :D Very friendly, sweet and adorable, yet you portray that nasty tante perfectly :D Your talent is obvious (audience’s cheer during your curtain call was blaaarrr) lol! See you around, tante!


• Chuiel | Your Ahbeng was amazing, star of the show! :D But more than that, your sharing has strengthened me in my times of need, you have no idea. I felt God was strengthening me through you. Thanks, beng!


• Ce Jenita | Your commitment while acting has inspired me.. I learnt to give my all on practice and on stage from you :) Completely into character, no fear. Btw, congratulations! And its cute you sitting ard on females lap during practices hahhaa! :D


• Mykey n Ko Ceka | Sorry for always troubling you guys of sending me home.. Thank God for both of you, makes the journey home not boring :D


• Ghon | Keluarkan girasmu!!! Jgn stop di nginden di atas panggung!!! Hahha :D I love our prayer during the prayer meeting :) Thank God for you in my life!


• Cilla | Thanks for the hard work for booklet, ticket and kartu terima kasih!! Donno what would happen without you :D


• Ko Ceka, Ko Cipto, Bern, Ce Janette, Ko Willy, Ce Manda | AMAZING SONGS. Enough said.


• All I didn’t mention | Musical was an amazing journey with all of you. Never regretted a single day of it :) From the casts, wardrobe, dance, props, lighting, ads, publication, marketing, sponsorship, directors, music, producers, stage managers, advisors, and everyone else.. THANK YOU!! Without you, this musical would’ve been a different story, and I dont want that. This experience of the musical, I believe is the best God’s planned, and I don’t want it any other way.

Again, all praises and glory goes to God. All praises I said about you, let it flow to God, cos it’s Him that gives you all the talent and ability and quality that I see of you :) This all happened because of Him and Him only!! yeahh!!

Well.. TLG MUSICAL FOR GOD!!

And thanks to all who has come and watched. Hope you are blessed! :D

G nite!!

Looking for the Princess pt. 1

Hello!!!

I’m feeling quite :D tonight. After all these while, I feel free! To list some of my most mind consuming busyness the past few weeks:

1. Musical practice (duh)


2. Illustration for musical


3. Dance SAS


4. Theatre SAS


5. The submission of exercise 2 all on last week


6. Draw for 100 friends exhibition


7. Phunk meetings


8. Freelance job

It was hectic. It’s all done now (except number 7), and tonight I’m feeling light and free :D

And deepest condolences for a friend.. Your dad is at his best now, with our Daddy JC :) May Daddy give you strength and peace and joy through it all! And btw, all pics in this post taken by myself, Christine Poriman, MC Photography, and Eliott (http://www.rhetoriques.com).

So.. Finally on October 1st, TLG had it’s 2011 musical, “Mencari Putri”.

After a long long 6 months, finally! Finally!!

Gosh, I remember our first practice after KOM at Vanda 3.. That was the first time I really talked to Ncep (who plays the lead role Satria) I acted as PANCI in this musical. She’s Satria’s best friend, and has a twin bro named Panca. She’s (supposed to be) cheerful, adorable, oblivious, energetic, blur.. I still remember, Ce Manda said, her (and Panca’s) energy level has to be above the average level of a normal human being.

Panca Panci

Honestly at first, I didn’t think it would’ve been that hard. But it was. There are times that I thought someone else should’ve gotten chosen. During practices, there are times that I felt I’ve given it my all, yet it’s not good enough. And sometimes I feel overshadowed by Dodo. I think he’s a natural :)

However, unlike most people I’ve asked, never once I felt lazy to go practice. I was always looking forward to it, excited everytime the time comes for practice! The thought of it makes me happy! Sometimes, it’s even the only thing that so called keeps me going when days get tough :)

dancers in action during practice

So, after practicing for 3 months, finally Ce Manda praised our acting! (Panca Panci.) 3 months, people. I was so happy when I heard that compliment. But at the same time, how bad were we that first 3 months?

I remembered how one day ko Felix was disappointed at us, and slammed the script to the floor.. With all respect, it’s a memory I cherish.. lol

Things were tough towards the end. Everything was piling up at the same time (almost all 8 points I listed above), and I felt drained. The worst point was this. During these days, sharings on fb by Chuiel really strengthened me. He’s honest, and his sharing of what God taught him, it’s very2 encouraging. Especially his last sharing. Whoa :)

And in my post few weeks ago, I stated that if I survived last week, you are seeing the product of God’s grace. Well, I survived and survived well :)

Paying the taxi fares, esp on September, was pocket money sucking. Thank God I got a few freelance job, so it all got covered :) My Jehova Jireh!! :D And friends who sent me home when it gets too late.. Mykey, ko Ceka, ko Felix.. Thank you! Appreciate it :)

Common problem while performing Panci:

1. Not energetic enough


2. I like to look down


3. Specs sliding down slowly


4. The first note after the chords change from Am to D


5. (for me) Not lembeng enough.

So, when I focus on an aspect, usually I forgot the other. Thank God, slowly the energetic issue was getting lesser and lesser, and the specs was changed to a funky orange specs. But the other 3 issues remains.

I do realize we (Panca Panci) are getting lesser and lesser complaints by the directors as time passed by. Thank God for that! :)

On Wednesday (D-3,) we had a prayer meeting. And it was the best. I really needed that, wasn’t at my best at that period of time. It was uplifting, refreshing, energizing, everything! It was exactly what we all needed, I believe. On Thursday, we all rested (Well I didn’t. Finishing my portrait for the 100 Friends)

Friday (D-1), we had our rehearsals. PTL, I think it went well. Ce Manda said that I was way better then the usual practice. I honestly didn’t feel different, or think that I did different. I knew it was God working. Cannot do anything else except to thank Him :)

Then during D day.. Had my make up on.. It was bright and bold and super quadruple thick..

Cheeks super pink, lips even pink-er, different shads of pink for eyeshadow, silver for highlights on browbone, gold below the eye, layers of foundation, 3 layers of lashes, teased and hairsprayed hair.. (I hate hairspray), and of course the iconic orange glasses :) And ci Manda cut my fringe.

Earlier, while I was having my quiet time, God said something like this, “they will not see your best. They will see My best.” Whoa :) And then, I mentioned to Him about my concern, that the Panci on D-1 was the best so far.. What if I did worse? Then He comforted me, saying that He is able to make my Panci today even better then the day before, which was already the best so far. I remembered a part of Judah Smith’s sermon, when he said God spoke to him, something like this: “Do your best today (or “Give your best today”), and I will better your best tomorrow.” AMEN!

The whole day slack. When we rehearsed, there was a problem. I have to pass my mic to Ko Raimond, which will be at the other edge of the stage, and during rehearsals, we found out that the time wasn’t enough. So, all the sesepuh made a final decision of what I had to do. Not telling what, but it requires a fast movement, taking off the mic while I ran to him at the same time, and it has to be fast. Practiced a few times, a few hours before 7.30.

Around 5 pm, it came to me that in 2 hours we are performing.. Got more and more nervous by the minute.. Prayed, warmed up, prayed again, together and individually.. I was like having a quiet OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG… I was most afraid of that note.. Practiced with Shilton earlier.. But still.. Right before performing, prayed with Ce Shella again..

(to be continued..)