On Duty

I shall post snippets of my life on duty in school. It's what I love doing! This is one at ICS Night 2008. 30th May.Yamaha M3000A owns. I love scene memory.


Weixiao, Wang Lu and I

The past few days, I've been stuffed with fast food, which I don't particularly like. KFC two times this week, McDonald's once, Pizza Hut twice. This is my half eaten Big Mac, and I think that McDonald's food really tastes like grub. I'll never eat there by choice.

I was ordering Pizza Hut for my crew. When I got this receipt, I laughed like crazy. "Ms Denial", that's classic. I wonder how come Janel can become Denial. Odd, but funny. Perhaps it was because some kid was playing drums on stage when I was on the phone ordering.

Elfie and our almost eaten feast.Mr Rober*ty! Who treated us.This was my workplace. Messy, but still works out fine.

Love Is The Movement

This suddenly struck me. What I want most in the holidays, is to draw nearer to God. Outings, mugging and the likes are one things. But God must fit into the picture.

I want to be a God-chaser.

I guess it's time to start dreaming again :)

I Made It Through

I made it through. They always say, what doesn't get you down, just makes you stronger :)

When The Fight Song And Love Song Collide

Sometimes, life isn't so easy. Life is hard. Life is tough. And it's through this toughness, we struggle to survive. But sometimes, it's up to us to respond to life. It's how we respond which shapes our character. Actions determine character, and character determines destiny.

When the darkness screams at you,
scream love back.
And love will drown the darkness out :)

I like this. "God is still in the business of redemption, and He invites us to join Him. He asks us to whisper truth to the face of death, to lay down our lives that others might find something alive. Something true. Pain is real. But hope is also real. The fight song and the love song collide. The song is ours to sing."

All you weary, all you tired, don't give up :) Cling on to hope. We were made for so much more than this.

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An update on life.

One. NU*S research attachment cancelled. This means I do not have to go to the labs every day in June and December. Which equals to: I have a life. But nothing on my portfolio for RM.
Two. Did follow-spot for Strings. Came down with food poisoning that night.
Three.Went for Hillson*g United. The rest and I left halfway, because there wasn't much else left to look forward to. Supper at Simpang.
Four. Gym in morning. Food Expo later with Shawn and Shaun. Pretty fun.
Five. Meeting Angela tomorrow afternoon to get my Apologetics resources. This should be interesting, because I'll finally be able to counter certain points of contention that certain people have.
Six. I wish ____ would stop spying and speculating. Seriously.
Seven. I need a crew badly for this Wed, Thurs, Friday.

Rain Outside My Window Pouring Down

It's been a week. It's been a crazy, crazy, week.

The 24ths from the PA Crew have stepped down, and it's left with us 25ths to continue running the race. Sound and Lights. I wonder why I like doing what I do, I really do. Exco postings are out, I'm retaining my post as Welfare, just that now it's been renamed Quarter-master. (With a whole lot of things to do). Dinner at Yuki Yaki on Tuesday night with them was unforgettable. I will miss you 24ths. There are certain things that I'll never forget, guys. Here's to the 230 plus hours we've spent together.

I received my Peer Appraisal report today and it's interesting to note how my friends perceive me. Some things, I had no idea that they saw me that way. Here's one: "Janel needs to be more open, and not closed up. So that other people can talk to her." I don't know who wrote that. I suppose sometimes I'm withdrawn into myself, perhaps that's majorly the case for school. I'm a private person, as much as I'm an extrovert.

I went to support the Hockey Girls at Delta today, where they triumphed over SAJC. 1-0. Was a good game (despite the fact that MrChanFullDay - Read: The Principal) came and sat next to me for 15 mins. I offered him a clapper, but he refused, so mainly, he clapped his hands with each cheer. My main company was Wadee, Lucas, Adeeb, Yasmin and Kevin and we headed to Tiong Bahru after that to grab a bite at Long John's. I finally a new wallet at the shop next to it. No more irritating masculine Quiksilver wallet (which I loathe).

A certain experience, a real crazy thing I did today made me feel the converse of how it would have made others feel. I was overwhelmed, with compassion for those who I saw. People need the Lord. I don't know, but behind every face I'd seen, I saw windows to empty souls. Souls which were filled with nothing but emptiness, and how they tried to cover up. My heart goes out to them.

P.S. I need a fashion consultant to pick clothes for Dubai. SOS. Anyone?

For Four More Days

Four more days to get through, then I'm out of school for a month.
2 Tests
1 Presentation
2 CCA Handovers
1 Submission of Proposal

It's a crazy week. I'll be coming online a lot less, and taking longer to reply messages. I ban myself from phonecalls this week too.

To Shaun

Happy birthday Shaun :) Thank you for being such a fantastic buddy who is always so nice and generous! It's been a few crazy months (like after camp comm and Switchfoot), and I'm really glad I have a friend like you. Blessed birthday.

Kaboom

I can't wait for the holidays I can't wait for the holidays I can't wait for the holidays. In the middle of Language Arts revision. All the Hume, Locke, Popper and paradigm shifts are getting to me. I'm sleepy and hungry as usual. Today IP trashed Chong Wai's J1 class in Captain's Ball.

Thank you Eunice, for the sweet birthday card :) It's such a joy to have you as a friend, and to see you grow so much in God, since the first time I knew you. Smartypants, come to VJ next year :) You're a gem girl.

Phone Is Down

As of Friday night, my Nokia 6233 has lapsed into a mode where it restarts endlessly again. I can't be bothered to send the phone for repairs, so I'll just wait it out. I will be using my other Motorola brickbat of a phone. You might, or might not be able to contact me. If absolutely necessary, call my house number (anytime before 11pm).

The Eyes That Watch The World

Joshy's "The best cure for anything"
Scramble 3 eggs (decent size of course)
2 Pinches of salt
Dash of milk
Cook in microwave for 5 minutes without opening it at all
Open microwave when its done and fluff them abit ( Move them around with a fork)
Put in again for 20 seconds
Take out and fluff again
Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top
EAT!!!

I'm going to have to try this one day. Pity I don't own a microwave. Hmmm, i miss Joshy a whole lot. I hope the silly boy comes online soon.

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I can't see properly now, and I don't know why. My eyes are weird, all the text I'm reading is fuzzy. Maybe it's the lack of sleep. I can't wait for the holidays to finally arrive. It'd finally be a chance to break free from school, and to set aside quality time to be spent with close/old friends. I really am looking forward to it. I'll hang in there for two/three more gruelling weeks of tests, cca and exams.

Time To Breathe

Phew. This week has been very eventful, and it leaves me tired, yet satisfied. I was super busy in school this week, with CT, Canon Photo Expose, two CCAs running at the same time. I've been trying hard to keep awake the past few days.

A positive part about this week, has left me with new experiences, crazy things I've never done before, I know have, on a random spark. Two days in a row. A glimpse into what life might be in three years time. The adrenaline is crazy.

Someone close got admitted into the hospital this week, and I hope she's doing well. Nothing serious, and she's getting better. And as much as I hate hospitals, I still go. Mother's Day tomorrow. I hope it'll be well spent.

I need to plan, for Operation: Magic Carpet (Hahahaha, funny.)

It's Happening Again

Oh no. It's happening again. (I hope I'll respond well.)

Of Post-birthdays and more blessings

I love birthdays. I really do. I don't know why, but this year's birthday has been like no other. I've stopped keeping track of who's wished me, and who hasn't, because the number has probably run to 150 plus already. But it's not the quantity of wishes that matter, because, seriously, I don't go around telling people it's my birthday. But this year, so many things have been done differently, I've been able to celebrate my birthday with different groups of people I hold close to my heart. And it's still just so touching. Today I've been rather quiet on the way home, and it's probably because I'm still thinking how blessed I am to have such friends. Some people aren't as fortunate to have friends to celebrate their birthdays with. So hey, if you know anyone's birthday, drop them a note or something.

Thank you cell, for the big board with lovely sweet notes, and the urm, dress? (Yes, yes, I finally own one). Trust my sneaky cell to think of such a thing to give me. I'll probably have to wear it someday, sigh. Thanks Alyssa for the paper crane. Thanks Renee for the heart-shaped balloon, flower and the card :) You all made my day, again.

Ah.
I feel so loved.

Of Birthdays and Blessings

If I could sum everything that's happened in the past two days into a sentence, it'd be this:

I have the most amazing friends ever!!

Today was awesome. I honestly didn't know what to expect and I was really confused in the run-up to the whole birthday. When Shaun told me that very few people could make it, I sensed something wrong (because I know some people wouldn't miss it hahaha) So when they came late, I knew something was up already, because hrmmm, it's not like them to be half an hour late. Anyway, if you guys were wondering what I was doing then, I was walking around Parkway.

When Shirui finally came, they put me into the car, pulled garbage bags around my eyes (which watered like crazy) and drove off to the "mysterious location". They literally kidnapped me, and drove me to Ronald's house. I sort of could tell we were on Katong Road because of the right turn after the Amber roundabout. Well, in the car it was pretty obvious it was a planned thing already.

Anyway, there were a lot of weird sounds and all, and balloons thrown at my head, and I figured that I was at Ronald's house when I saw him. The blowing of candles, cutting of cake, balloons, food and company was great. I mean, what more could I ask for? Most of my close friends were there, and it was really touching and heartwarming to see everyone. Even those I know who have really busy schedules taking time off to celebrate with me. And if you're one of them, I really appreciate the effort man :)

I couldn't ask for any better way to celebrate my birthday. Birthdays, surrounded by the ones I love, make me really happy joyful! Thank you everyone of you, for making my sixteenth birthday such a special one. Especially to the great big masterminds, and those who tricked me (Yes, very funny, Audrey and Charles)

I am truly blessed to have such great friends! Thanks Audrey, Charles, CherylTan, CherylCheang, Issac, Joey, Jolynn, Joshua, Ronald, Shaun, Shawn, Shi Rui, Vanessa, Vivian and Weishi! You made my day.

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Went out to Vivo yesterday with Hui Fen, Janice, Jesslyn, LXQ and Tingke. Awesome time, from 1030 - 640. I shan't go into details, because TK and Fern have blogged in detail already, but these girls, I treasure loads. Even though some of us hardly talk, and we're seperated and all by schools, I love them :) And time out is always good! Thanks to LXQ, I'm hooked on Boost's Passion Mango Smoothie already. Thanks for the Hersheys, Ben & Jerry's, TheBodyShop Passion Fruit Body Butter, and the Swiss chocs, and most of all, the time well spent!

Dinner was out-of-the-world, in a word. I was stunned by the place, and the exclusivity of it. That had to be the best steak I've ever eaten! Thanks for bringing me out to eat there, the food was great. I mean, where else do you get USDA Prime? I can just see it in front of me now - juicy and tender. The scenery at night was cool too! You're appreciated :) Thanks for really investing into me man.

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I've received a flood of messages/calls/birthday wishes, so I just wanna thank you all.

Joseph, Jasmine, LXQ, Jess, Tingke, Fern, Janice, Shawn Tan, Abel, Mag, Kim, Jolynn, Cheryl, Shenn Linn, Shaun Lee, Samuel, Rachel Chai, Charles, Adryl, Amanda Soh, Jenson, Amanda Lim, Rachel Yong, Timo, Eunice, Vanessa Lam, Pauline, Joshua, Evelyn, Mellie, Nat, Yan, Hannah Foo, Ronald, Alex Lam, Priscilla, Sarah G, Leslie, Ben Chia, Caro, Germaine Ong, Yuwei, Rachel Ong, Yijun, Sheila, Joann, Adriel, Wadee, Lucas, Darren, Norman, Wanqing, Adeeb, Eduardo, Yumin, Haolin, Raquel, Chashna, Audrey, CherylTan, CherylCheang, Issac, Joey, Jolynn, Joshua, Ronald, Shi Rui, Vanessa Ong, Vivian, Weishi, Zhengxin, Randolf, Chashna, Renee, Amanda Moey, Kundan, Angelique

And Family ;D

If I've left anyone out, let me know :)

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Finally, I wanna thank God. He's the reason for my sixteen years in existence, He's my rock, He's who and what I'm living for. I want to grow up with Him, above all else :) Thank you God, for loving me :) Guide me in this character-moulding year.