Visit to General Hospital (13 Feb 09)

Well, technically, this is part 2 of the Advent project. You see, we still had lots of presents overflowing the Advent Room so we decided to give some to the children in the hospital. We (Andre, Ken, Wil Sern, Greg and I) sorted out the presents to be handed out. That took about two hours. Soon, we all got very hungry and decided to go to KFC for lunch where Andre ordered a bucket of 15 pieces of chicken for us.

After lunch, we met Ian in church where we split up into two groups (Andre's car- Ken, WS and Greg with the girls' presents and Ian's car- Me and the boys' presents) From there, we headed out to GH to spread some joy to them. The kids there were very ill and had problems. It was very sad to see that but all we could do was just give a present in hopes of them getting better. This post is once again a post that has to be filled with pictures as words can't express the whole event.

Us sorting out the presents to give

Ken and Wil Sern giving some pressies

Andre talking to one of the kids

Sorting out through more presents *sigh

Me offering a kitchen toy set to the girl

The registry

Ian signing his name

The whole lot of us.
(From left to right) Andre, me, Sister Shee, Ken, Greg, Ian and Wil Sern.

Rachel's Sweet Sixteen Party (30-31 Jan 09)

Well, it started off with Kevin coming over to my house at 11.30 in the morning. Rach came to pick us up at around 1.45 and we left to Stella Maris to drop of the million and one things (mainly food) we brought over. After that, we had lunch in some Indian Cuisine restaurant and it was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!

We went back to just chill for a while while waiting for the guest to arrive. So we were on the bed, messing with my laptop while Kevin nicely snoozed away in the other bed. We decided to blow up some balloons for the party and just by experiment, I held it against the back door and it actually stuck on without anything.

The magical balloons!

Sleeping Kevin, hald dead with body aching like an old granpa!

Anyways, Rach was busy taking pictures of the house while I was busy taking pictures of her taking pictures of the house!

Birthday Girl in action taking the magical balloons!

Posing nicely for the camera!

Soon, the guest pretty much arrived. Sonia and her bro, Sachin and Boris came. (Please forgive me if I forgot anyone). They went out to breathe the fresh sea breeze while two models (Rachel and Kevin) posing on the wall. It was a nice picture, I gotta admit.

The two statues

We went down to the beach and had some fun standing on the rocks and writing in sand. Ok, against my blogging nature, the pictures that are placed are better left unexplained as a picture is worth a thousand words. (with the help of a few captions)

Kevin writing on the sand about who I 'love'

But I erased it in the nick ot time!

Rachel and Sonia (The two banditos)

The three amigos

Another shot of the birthday model, erm, I mean girl.

A rare shot of Boris and Sachin

An even rarer shot of the photographer

And ANOTHER picture of the birthday girl!

Well, after that, we all fought for the bathroom cause we all were very wet. (D-U-H) We had fun on the beach and collected some very unique looking seashells. Then it was DINNER TIME! All the food were superb. Of course, with a birthday, there always will be a birthday cake. This was ummm, Tiramisu and it was HEAVENLY!

The yummy cake

Rachel and her dad (on duty for lighting the candles)

Cut the birthday cake, ATTACK!

We had fireworks after that and it was soon time for everyone to leave. Awww, then the five of us (Rach, her mom, her dad, Kevin and me) stayed there and while Kevin the grandfather slept, Rach and me played Rock Legends. (actually, it was me playing and her getting addicted.) It was pretty cool as she reached level 12 in about one hour or so. Not bad eh? Well, finally, we decided to turn in fot the night!

The next morning, Rach's dad woke us up and they left for the beach again while I stood on the sidelines as I didn't have anymore spare clothes. So, we collected more seashells and soon after that, we left for home as I had a gathering to prepare for. Overall, the two days spent with my dear and close friend was a success and we are planning on doing it again! WOO HOO!

Lots of love,
Adele Emily

The meaning of my name

Today, I went to surf the net to find the true meaning of my name. First of all, My name is Adele, and my confirmation name (which was chosen in Form 4) is Emily. So, this is what i found...

Adele

• Origin : Germany
• Alternate Origin : French
• Meaning : Noble, Kind, Good Humour (Cool huh?)

Adele (as a Saint's name)

• Feast Day : 24 Dec (6 days after my birthday!)
• Meaning : Noble
• Saint and Patronage : Saint Adele’s first vocation was as a wife and mother. She served God by taking care of her family, praying, and doing works of mercy. When her husband died, she became a nun and founded a convent. As its first abbess, she ruled with great compassion and holiness.

Emily (normal name)

• Origin : Latin-America
• Alternate Origin : French German
• Meaning : Admiring, Industrious
  
• Famous bearer : French writer Emile Zola, Emily Dickenson

Emily (as a Saint's name)

• Feast Day : 24 Dec (6 days after my birthday!)
• Meaning : Excelling
• Saint and Patronage : Saint Gregory the Great had three aunts who led prayerful religious lives in their father's house, Tarsilla, Saint Emiliana, and Gordiana. They encouraged each another to growth in holiness.

Conclusion, from what I observe from the saint's name, both their feast days are exactly the same. That by far, is pretty cool!

Names and their meanings can be found at :

• http://wordbytes.org/saints/names.htm
• http://www.meaning-of-names.com

Little questioneer~

1.You’re really upset, who is the first guy you go to?

Guy? eh, my very close friends like Kenneth, Wil Sern, David, William.

2. You’re really upset, who is the first girl you go to?

That would be... eh... Ah Fan, Helena, Sharon

3. Does it matter to you if your boyfriend/girlfriend smokes?

Hell Yeah!

4. Can you do cartwheels?

I wish

5. Last person you MSNed?

Guy from my driving school named Wei Tong. Still having a convo with him!

6. Do you prefer to take showers in the morning or at night?

Morning, right before I wake up AND at night, right before I turn in for the night.

7. Have you been to New York City?

Hopefully, I'll be able to go soon.

8. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?

*checking my phone list* My maid! Haha.

9. Do you think you have made a difference in anyone’s life?

I hope I did.

10. Would you want to change your name?

Adele is a nice unique name and I wouldn't change it for the world! (even though the gang keep making fun of my name)

11. How many piercings do you have?

Four. Two on each ear.

12. Which year has been the worst so far?

Actually, when I was in high school and felt alone and I couldn't trust anyone. I think all throughout form 1-form 5. That is only school. My social life expanded in church and that is where I met all my best friends.

13. Ever found more than a dollar random place?

Not really. It is kind of hard to find dollars in Malaysia but I found RM68 once outside a restaurant. That was cool.

14. Last time you laughed really hard?

The trip back from Ipoh. (Courtesy of Ken, Mark and Helena)

15. When is your next road trip?

Probably next month to Ipoh again.

16.Where is your handphone?

Next to my laptop, which is in front of me. Therefore, Handphone next to laptop + laptop right in front of me = Handphone right next to me.

17. Do you know anyone by the name of Dennis?

Yes. From church cathy

18. Where is your pet(s) right now?

Outsie in the backyard. Want them with me though...

19. What colour phone do you have?

It is originally black but I put a pink colour casing to protect the screen.

20. What color are your eyes?

Black. Fully, Completely Black.

21. Does a heartbreak feel as bad as it sounds?

Actually, it is much worse. Saying it doesn't tell you about the days you spent crying, the hours you spend trying to get him back, the minutes where you feel so empty and worthless and the months you spent trying to forget the bad memories and move on.

22. Have you eaten popcorn in the past 48 hours?

Nope, I wished I had though.

23. What happened at 10:00 am today?

I was asleep. Nice dream I had.

24. Do you need to say anything to anyone?

I need to tell that person how I really feel about him. But I have no guts.

25. How do you feel?

Quite happy with how my life is turning out to be.

26. When was the last time you cried?

For a good reason? Inner healing during a camp. I cry all the time just to let out frustration, anger and sadness.

27. Where is your mother right now?

Bedroom, asleep

28. What is bothering you right now?

Valentine's day.

29. Ever seen somebody get shot?

On TV, yeah.

30. When was the last time you saw your grandpa?

Just Wednesday morning at 8.20a.m. when he fetched me to my driving school for my motorbike test.

31. Do you fight with your siblings often?

Almost everyday. But we do it cause we love each other. =D

32. Are you waiting for anyone?

waiting? too vague.

33. What song are you listening to?

Nothing. My iPod ran out of battery.

34. Whose voice do you admire a lot?
Celine Dion and Lee Ryan

35. Do you get butterflies every time you see the one you like?

Not all the time. Only when I don't see him for quite some time and he sneaks into the room and I notice. I do smile at him when I see him.

36. Do you get mad or discouraged when you’re wrong?

Nearly everytime.

37. What was the first thing you did when you woke up?

I went, "Oh shit, it is already 1.40p.m." And ran to have a bath.

38. Are you crazy?

Essentric.

39. Last thing you drank?

Juice. Then water from the water cooler in church.

40. How was your weekend?

It was FUN. Got to spend time with the Ipoh youths and catch up on their lives as well as talked to my close friends on the journey there and back (though we slept nearly the whole way through)

wOO Hoo. Another tag~

Instructions:
*Colour the statements that are true to you.
*Italicize the statements that you wish were true.
*Leave the fibs alone.
*Then, tag 5 people to do the same test.

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I’m 170cm + tall.
I don’t know what I want at the moment.
I’m not happy.
I hate my friends. (actually, only one...)
I hate my life. (not anymore)
I hate my grades.
He drives.
I’m bored of driving. (I never started learning yet!)
I have a white handbag.
I go clubbing every week.
Shopping is bullshit.
I have a tattoo of a star.
I got my navel pierced.
I have friends that take drugs.
90% of my friends smoke.
I’m studying Fashion.
I have a business running.
I hate cartoons.
I hate someone.
I have 10 Guess hangbags.
I buy CLEO every month.
I have an iPod.
I don’t have faith in the current “one”.
My school mates know about my blog.
I wanted to be a fashion designer.
I love rock emo bands.
I hate it when people cancel last minute meet ups.
I’m a rebel.
I started wearing dresses.
I don’t believe in love.
High school's filled with drama.
My parents have faith in me.
I’ve bought shoes this month.
A blogger bitched about me before.
I hate sports.
I heart Italian food.
I hate meeting new people.
I hate nail polish. (just the smell)
The mother bear gives me hugs.
People should start appreciating me.
High school was the worst time of my life.
I have red hair. (does highlighted count?)
One Utama is my second home. (Not really, I stay in Penang)
I’m a guy.
I’m scared of my Biology exam.
I hate vacations.
We’ll last.
I believe in long distance relationships.
I’m going to get high and smoke weed one day soon.
I’ve robbed an old lady.
I’m starting to like applying make-up.
I was a tomboy.
At times I think I still am a tomboy.
I love bitching about people behind their backs.
I hate surprise parties.
I hate planning parties.
I’m a sinner. (yeah, I lie..)
I have a Wii.
I can live without music.
Video games are a waste of time.
I miss the father bear.
I love being in love.
I know how to cook.
I have 100% freedom. (92% freedom and I ain't complaning!)
Boys are assholes.
I hate Math.
I love horror films.
I’m happy with what I have.
I slept in my parents’ room for 3 days after watching Scream when I was a kid.
My old friends keep in touch with me.
The news is such a waste of time.
Blogging is a waste of time.
I can’t live without make-up.
I curse like a pirate.
I’m happy with my 11 year old car. (I still will though I don't own a 11 year old car)
I hate people that are smart.
I love Apple Juice.
I can’t drink for nuts.
I believe that everyone in their teens have lost their virginity.
I'm going to get a new pair of shoes by the end of this month.
I love swimming.
I haven’t worked out since March.
I love my friends and family.
I'm hot.

I tag:
Catherine Tan
Patrice Chan
Benignus
Daniel Chin
AND
Blah Blah Blah... Everyone I know that knows that I have a blog! Cheers.

Valentine's Day

Can someone please tell me what the fuss is about for this? Yeah, it is a day to share your love with that special someone but don't you do that everyday? If you don't, that sounds a bit wrong. Don't get me wrong, I know I sound jealous because I don't have that special someone to share it with but hear me out. Gifts on Valentine's day, you don't really have to wait till that day to give a gift to someone you love. Valentine's day, it feels like it is compulsory to give. I mean, why don't the guy send a rose to his girl just because it is a Monday. That will trully mean more then expecting a bunch of roses for just one day. And girls, I've known some that will cry just cause their partner didn't buy the exact pair of earrings that she wanted. I mean, it is the thought that count.

Valentine's day is about love, maybe just a small reminder that you have someone to celebrate it with. Sure it is nice to be treated, but, you don't have to wait till that day arrives. As long as you have each other, why wait? I know a few people that were looking forward to spending valentine's day with their partner, with all the plans and all but in the end break up before that happens. Then how? You will be left heartbroken and sorry that you didn't get to carry out your plans earlier. (or maybe anger and relieve cause you don't have to spend money)

Okay, I know I sounded a bit harsh before and this is just a rant. Maybe cause just now, they were talking about valentine's day and what, who and how are you going to spend it touched a sore nerve. It would be nice to have someone other than your family to spend that time with. To make you feel special. But life is just. That day will eventually come to all.

Plus, when I was over at Stella Maris for Rachel's birthday (will talk about that soon), a phrase just floated into my head and I wrote it down in the sand.

I was thinking about how I wrote a letter for this guy and I actually sent it to him. And the worst part was I told him I loved him. But he replied "I already love you..." If that happens, it was worth the wait. Of not spending valentine's day this year or the next. As long as I am with the guy I love for the rest of my life. I rather have one very special person in my life than move on from one partner to the next. Cause everytime you are with a new person, you give part of your heart to him. And most of the time, they will misuse it or break your heart. And you will be left with less love to offer the next.

Maybe that is why I cling on. I want to spend my life just with him. And no other. But if God has other plans in store and things don't work out, I wouldn't mind. As long as I have the very good friends I have now, I am really grateful for it. I don't need one person to love me when I have a bunch of friends that already do. Okay, my apologies for just now rants. I was bitter. He is still dear to me. I would do anything for him. Seriously. But, I am not going to be as foolish as to quickly jump into relationships anymore. That experience has given me wisdom. It also brought me closer to God. So thanks. And I wish you all the best with your current girl sincerely from the bottom of my heart.

Lots of love,
Adele Emily

Days of my life

Well, yeah.. I haven't been blogging for a while because of the fact that I was swamped with camps the whole of last week. On Thursday till Friday (5-6 Feb 09), we (The post form five) stayed over in CHS for the 'Powered By The Spirit' which is a crash course of Life in the Spirit Seminar. So we had lots of PAW and praying. The morning on Thurs, we learnt about God the Father's love. We learnt how to forgive our dads in order to have a better relationship with God. Then, in the afternoon we had power nap which I used to talk to Helena. She advised me on a few stuff and help me through a few problems I was facing with my friends. That night, we had to carry out some skits. I was in group 2 which had to do the crucifix of Jesus. We made it funny (By adding a few noises and actions... Mostly the actors as I was merely narrator.) but in the end, of course we had to make it serious. My proudest moment was when I said "Jesus died for us on the cross. He took away the sins of the world so that we may enter the Kingdom of God. Like John 3:16 says,
For God so loved the world that he gave His only son that whoever that believes in Him will have eternal Life.
Well, our group was the last.

Up first was the Prodigal Son which were presented by group 3. They had American Lingo like : Yo, dad, give me yo cash, yo... and the father (acted by Ken) had only RM27 for the son's inheritance. The funniest was when the son returned, the father presented him with gifts like slippers (pink and small) for his bare feet, a cloak (a white girl sweater) for his back and a ring.

Next was group 1 with the rising of Lazarus. The funniest was Lazarus tapping his fingers, waiting for Jesus (Jacky) to raise him back. Jesus on the other hand acted like he was performing a magic show with his hands outstretched. The way he talked was superb. He couldn't get one sentence out without us audience laughing so hard.

After the skits, we had inner healing. We learnt to completely forgive everyone that hurt us. There to minister over us was David, Sharon, Aaron, Ah Fan, Helena and of course Andre. It was a tough night but it was worth it. I never felt my heart so light and filled with joy after that. I realised that because of that I was able to put my problems aside and listen to God and my own heart.

That night, the only frustrating thing was that the girls didn't want to sleep and well, pretty much got on my nerves seeing that I am a very light sleeper. But eventually, everything grew quiet and I drift off into much needed sleep.

The morning, we learnt about Jesus's Love. How he suffered to save our lives. How painful the torture was. But he still did it. For us. We praised Him and thanked him. After the talk, we sang 'Above All' and bowed and kneel in front of the crucifix to ask God the Son to forgive our sins and everything. The afternoon went pass and it was time to learn about the Holy Spirit. One thing that Andre said that kept inside me was, "There is no such thing as luck - it is a blessing"

That afternoon, I managed to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. It was something I will never forget.

~~~

The weekend, I was in Ipoh and this time Joan and Matthew didn't join us but instead was replaced by Greg. Throughout the whole time in Ipoh, we had loads of fun and talked to some old friends that we met so long ago (actually, only in dec) but it was great catching up with them. They managed to run the whole gathering almost single handedly. It was a proud moment for all of us. Well, it was pretty much the same things we went through and as usual slept at 4 something.

At 7.45 a.m., Miss Helena woke me up and I had to wake up the rest. As usual, Ken and Mark didn't want to wake up van dthe Ipoh youths that stayed over didn't move an inch. But in the end, we managed to get off the mattresses long enough for breakfast.

After that, we joined the meeting for PAG in St. Michael. We had a short intercessory with the internal team to boost their confidence through prayer. It was generally productive and we could see the youth coming out to pray without much hesistation, which was a good thing.

We skipped lunch and headed straight home. After we reached Penang, we had KFC which Helena generously paid for as a job well done. I was sent home first after that and from the car, I received a 'air kiss' from one of them. =) It was funny to see their reaction when I returned it.

~~~

Well, right now, today is Wednesday, 11.02.09 which I can happily say that I PASSED MY MOTORBIKE TEST! The night before, I had trouble sleeping so I called Dad to call me from Shanghai just to talk. Before that, I was reading the Bible which had become my solace from all my worries. I was just wondering if God could give me a sign as to whether my prayers were being answered and I ran across a Bible Verse. Mark 11:24 says "When you pray and ask for something, believe that you will receive it and you will be given whatever you ask for."

After that, I was calmed down and managed to fall asleep. That morning I was sms-ing William and Wil Sern with my nerves on a all time high. But they told me the same things, remember to take deep breaths, calm your nerves and relax. Thanks guys. I also have to say thanks to those that prayed for me the night before (Ken) and for being there when I announced my great news. It was a great day. I had never been so (in terms of David) euphoric. I couldn't stop smiling and I nearly cried. Thanks God, for everythig and for answering my prayers. I will declare to the whole world once again, "ALLELUIA, PRAISE THE LORD, AMEN!"

Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

Tagged by : Miss Patrice Chan (Who has nothing else better to do! XD)

RULES:
1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.
4. Tag 10 friends
5. Everyone tagged has to do the same thing.
6. Have Fun!


IF SOMEONE SAYS 'ARE YOU OKAY' YOU SAY?
I Will Offer Up My Life
(hmmm... okkaaayy)

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
Careless Whisper
(That is very nice... I am careless, though I dont whisper that often)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
It'll be me
(What?!)

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Gotta find you
(Yeah, I really needed to find you, and I kind of did =D)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
The Winner Takes It All
(Not bad...)

WHAT'S YOUR MOTTO?
The Prayer
(Yeah, my all time fav song as my motto)

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Shadow In The Silence
(Maybe that is why they like calling me 'emo')

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Summertime
(Eh, this does not tell me anything... except why is Charlotte Church in my iPod?!)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Open Your Heart
(Make sense...)

WHAT IS 2 + 2?
Track 05
(Lol, that answer is very close... I don't even know the title of the song! Oh... It is 'Touch My Body'... WHAT ON EARTH!)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Time After Time
(Does that mean that I'll change my best friend time after time?)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Here I Am To Woship
(My all time fav PAW song and seriously, my life on earth is to woship GOD!)


WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Total Eclipse of the Heart
(Once upomn a time I was falling in love, now I am only falling apart : goodness, what a song! I want to have that one special person... Hopefully together and not lonely... Not totally with this song though)


WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
O Come All Ye Faithful
(WHAT?!?!?! This is reeaaaaallllllllllyyyy FUNNY!)

WHAT WILL/DID YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Love's so right
(Hmmm, an old song but NOT BAD!)

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
I Hate You
(That, my friend, is very harsh. They must not like me...)

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Father God
(Yeah, I know i spent most of my time in church! XD)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
Another Year Has Gone By
(Hmmm, maybe the dreams that I never fulfill throughout the year will have to be brought one to the next. Or maybe just can't stand getting older! XD)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Knowing You (All I Once Held Dear)
(It is a Christian song. I don't know what is the big deal of keeping Jesus a secret)

WHAT DO YOU WANT RIGHT NOW?
It is a Maksim song... No title.
(I want to play like him! Goodness, he is good.)


WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
(Yeah, burn them like little chestnuts and eat them up! YUM!)

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
(Goodness... i will be starting laughs!)

I tag :
Follow the following instructions

1. Look at the right side of my blog.
2. Approach the 'Friends of mine~' corner.
   
3. Scroll down to check if your name is on my list.
4. If it is, you, my friend, are a victim!
5. Go disturb other people by tagging their accounts!