Wednesday, March 31, 2004
As of 15 hours ago, my FYP is officially over. *applause applause*
All the sleepless nights worrying about and actually writing my thesis are finally over.
The thing to worry about: my FYP presentation.
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Even as the last exams blessings for this year is over, it also marks the end of my time in Sheares Hall as well. 4 years have gone by, and as I reflect I realised I had changed quite a bit since my first year in SH. From the little slips of paper and the comments I've got for Grad Seniors Farewell, it seems that I've changed from someone very fierce and serious to...well...they didn't really say how I have changed, but one thing for sure, I'm no longer those "bossy" and "I'm in charge" person (I guess). The Army Man in me has toned down a lot. I won't call it "coming to terms with what God has thrown me in", or rather, I being to understand that God has a plan for me. What I have gone through is part of the grand blueprint God has in store for His Kingdom. And boy, am I glad to be able to play a part!
I have mixed feelings graduating from NUS (to be confirmed) and leaving Sheares Hall (for sure). I'm suppose to be sad because I'm closing a significant chapter of my life and moving on. But this is also the first Grad Seniors Farewell I am happy instead of being sad--instead of seeing my beloved seniors leaving the hall, I'm the one to leave now!
I wish I could stay longer, but on second thoughts staying any longer is no good for my health. 4 years of late-night sleeping and suppers ain't contributing to my health. I had my fair share of fun and laughter, and it's time to say goodbye.
All the sleepless nights worrying about and actually writing my thesis are finally over.
The thing to worry about: my FYP presentation.
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Even as the last exams blessings for this year is over, it also marks the end of my time in Sheares Hall as well. 4 years have gone by, and as I reflect I realised I had changed quite a bit since my first year in SH. From the little slips of paper and the comments I've got for Grad Seniors Farewell, it seems that I've changed from someone very fierce and serious to...well...they didn't really say how I have changed, but one thing for sure, I'm no longer those "bossy" and "I'm in charge" person (I guess). The Army Man in me has toned down a lot. I won't call it "coming to terms with what God has thrown me in", or rather, I being to understand that God has a plan for me. What I have gone through is part of the grand blueprint God has in store for His Kingdom. And boy, am I glad to be able to play a part!
I have mixed feelings graduating from NUS (to be confirmed) and leaving Sheares Hall (for sure). I'm suppose to be sad because I'm closing a significant chapter of my life and moving on. But this is also the first Grad Seniors Farewell I am happy instead of being sad--instead of seeing my beloved seniors leaving the hall, I'm the one to leave now!
I wish I could stay longer, but on second thoughts staying any longer is no good for my health. 4 years of late-night sleeping and suppers ain't contributing to my health. I had my fair share of fun and laughter, and it's time to say goodbye.
Monday, March 29, 2004
The past week has been hell week. My FYP is finally due. All my waking time has been spent doing, or otherwise worrying about the completion of, the FYP. I knew I had to face it somehow, and the time is now. It just seems to be such an uphill task.
What if I don't have enough things to write? Am I including the relevant information in the report? What if I can't complete it?
God be thy mercy and grace.
What if I don't have enough things to write? Am I including the relevant information in the report? What if I can't complete it?
God be thy mercy and grace.
Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Ended another "day" of work.
Morning: Do up the CS4264 website. Headache, headache. I feel wrath coming upon my head.
Afternoon: Project meeting for BH1001.
Evening: Photo-covered an event in the city. Paid job. Good money.
Night: CMB Concert rehearsal.
Few hours ago: Doing up hall publication newsletter layout.
By God's grace if I ever got to finish my final year project I'll be very happy.
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Last weekend was the G12 Conference. If there's anything to describe the whole conference, I'll sum it up in two words: "vision" and "faith". What a difference one year can make. Sometime last year I yielded myself to the Lord and submit humbly to Him whatever façade I use to wrap myself in. Sure, it was painful and the change took place slowly, but if God can't use me in this church, then where else can He use me? The contents of the conference compared to previous years were largely the same, but the spirit was different. I believe God can use me for His purpose.
The whole weekend was an exercise in faith. Things that I had never dared to say, never dared to dream, never dare to act; all were put in reality in a span of 3 days. I learnt that unless I walk in faith and believe that God has everything in place for me, I will never be able to be completely obedient to the Holy Spirit's prompting. Even if it means the rewards are not going to be immediate, I must learn to continue persevere on and ask God for faith and wisdom.
Believe; Confess; Action.
If it doesn't pain you to give up a sacrifice, then what kind of sacrifice is that? Submission is the best principle, because God knows how to use my sacrifice far better that I do. I have no right to hold on to what doesn't belong to me; everything that I have belongs to the Lord.
Painful, yes, but anything is but a small sacrifice when compared against eternity.
Morning: Do up the CS4264 website. Headache, headache. I feel wrath coming upon my head.
Afternoon: Project meeting for BH1001.
Evening: Photo-covered an event in the city. Paid job. Good money.
Night: CMB Concert rehearsal.
Few hours ago: Doing up hall publication newsletter layout.
By God's grace if I ever got to finish my final year project I'll be very happy.
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Last weekend was the G12 Conference. If there's anything to describe the whole conference, I'll sum it up in two words: "vision" and "faith". What a difference one year can make. Sometime last year I yielded myself to the Lord and submit humbly to Him whatever façade I use to wrap myself in. Sure, it was painful and the change took place slowly, but if God can't use me in this church, then where else can He use me? The contents of the conference compared to previous years were largely the same, but the spirit was different. I believe God can use me for His purpose.
The whole weekend was an exercise in faith. Things that I had never dared to say, never dared to dream, never dare to act; all were put in reality in a span of 3 days. I learnt that unless I walk in faith and believe that God has everything in place for me, I will never be able to be completely obedient to the Holy Spirit's prompting. Even if it means the rewards are not going to be immediate, I must learn to continue persevere on and ask God for faith and wisdom.
Believe; Confess; Action.
If it doesn't pain you to give up a sacrifice, then what kind of sacrifice is that? Submission is the best principle, because God knows how to use my sacrifice far better that I do. I have no right to hold on to what doesn't belong to me; everything that I have belongs to the Lord.
Painful, yes, but anything is but a small sacrifice when compared against eternity.
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