Wednesday, April 18, 2007
the language of anatomy
well, due to the power shortage, I only had one lecture today. It was an introduction to anatomy and the relevant terminology. The lecturer was funny and to me, that made it sort of worth while going to uni just for an hour lecture.Diagnosis: You have an idiopathic, idiosyncratic pyrexia. (oooo...sounds serious =O)
English: idiopathic = unknown cause
idiosyncratic = only you have it
pyrexia = fever/temperature
Meaning ---> You have a temperature. I don't know what caused it and only you have it.
You just gotta love Latin/Greek :).
I've been thinking about whether I should volunteer in the embrace-education program and tutor refugees studying Yr 12. Can anyone who has joined please give me an idea how it's like? visit their website: www.embrace-education.org
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
no uni today
is that meant to be a celebration or a time to spend with God reflecting and praying?Was it just coincidence that the electric power of Monash gone haywire or did God just know that I need this time to really grief?
Why am I hurting so bad when nothing has happened? Why do I feel like I've lost someone when the people I love are still here?
Am I still holding on to the past? I've grieved properly, haven't I? Wasn't I supposed to be happy that he's gone before me to a better place? A place called heaven?
All I'm hoping is that I get to see the faces of the people I love one last time before they go back to Him who created them. I didn't get to see him. The last time was last year during Chinese New Year. Then he went back to God September last year. No, I wasn't there for the funeral. I wasn't there for the memorial service even. The day he was to be cremated was the day I was sitting for my stupid Methods practice exams. Did I look like I was in the mood? NO!! I was trying so hard not to breakdown and cry. I was resisting the temptation to walk out the exam hall and find somewhere to hide.
Yes, I take these things really hard. It's because as long as I consider you my friend, as long as I have memories with you, you are precious. She's just going for ballooning, not like for surgery for her cancer like before. Yet, I worry and am afraid. What if God takes her back home? What if I wouldn't get to her face for the last time on this earth?
Oh Lord, I know that heaven is the better place that You created. The one country where Your children truly belong. Forgive me for losing sight of all that You are. You are Sovereign, Lord of all. Forgive me for I've never been good with separation despite knowing that I'll see those who have gone home someday. Thank you for reminding me that each day that I live is a gift from You, that everyday I should learn to love you more and live by the Spirit. I will not waste the time You've given me but always in prayer, live according to Your will. I love you.
Lectures cancelled and I went home early yesterday. It was awesome. I was busy thinking how was I gonna get home in time to finish my BSF. I had to take a Hep B injection yesterday as well. Now I guess, it'll have to be another time.
There was an insurmountable joy within me yesterday. No idea why but people kept asking me why I was so hyper/dramatic/happier than happy. I don't know why there was such joy or why I felt that way. But I do know that whenever I do spend a good quality time with God each morning, the joy is there wherever I go for God is the source of my joy. Sometimes I rush through my morning quiet time. Actually, I quite often rush through my quiet time as I am no morning person.
Oh, I forgot to mention that there was something wrong with the Monash Clayton Campus' electricity substation. Apparently something went wrong and the whole Campus had no electricity. Two staff went in to see what's wrong and ended up in the hospital. Hope they are ok.
I had to have a tute in the fresh, cold, open air. Sat until I almost couldn't feel my ankles. It was ok I guess. Nothing to really complain about XD. However, like most people, I hope they get the thing fixed soon because I do not want to have replacement classes or an extended semester.
That's all for the day!! Hope you have a good week back to uni. To all who are having mid-sems, ALL THE BEST AND MAY GOD HELP YOU REMEMBER ALL THAT YOU'VE STUDIED!! God bless everyone!
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Monday, April 09, 2007
Snapshots
HI EVERYONE!! I've been having an awesome holiday!! How about you? Hope you're enjoying your holidays too :).I was giving out hot cross buns at church on Thursday and was supposed to usher in the morning but was there really late. So, it ended up that my sister and I just watched the performance and went home. Yes, we left without apologising to the person in charge. I do feel bad but I really didn't know who was in charge.
On Sunday, went to Aunty Jessie's for char kuay teow, penang style!! Can you guess why I went? hehe...I'm such a pig. Then today, I went to Mel's new place at Ashwood and met up with Lynn, Carolyn, Ashley, Jun, Vicky and Bethany as well. It was really fun taking retarded pics and everything. I miss "the good ol' days" now. I MISS YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!
Now, for the pics, please enjoy!!
Med Transition Camp:
People waiting for the Giant Swing
Cath and I. Cath is in my Patient-Centered Learning tute (PCL).
Me XD
Nan (an incredibly nice 3rd yr who not only held everyone's name tags as we went for our turns on the giant swing but also took pics of me on the giant swing. She has now, up to date, been on the Giant Swing 4 times!)
Me being a retard! I hated the harness so much. They were really tight. Honest!!
Ouch, ouch, are you Done??!!!
Ok, the weather was shining when we were there. However, when it came to my turn, the weather suddenly turned grey. -_-!! It's just the giant swing. It's not like I was gonna die.
My roomies and I. L-R: Amirah, Sarah, Megan. me and Sian
Gatherings:
1. At Sofia's
Vicky
Melody
Carolyn being locked outside by accident
The guy behind her is staring at her being pissed. it says "Whoa, what is she so pissed about? Dude, it's just a door -_-!"
2. At Mel's new house in Ashwood
Ashley and Jun
Pucker up, Vicky!
Bing, Vicky and Jun...Mel's just being random
Lynn (what's she doing?), Bethany and Carolyn
Doesn't Lynn looks like she's being high by just digging her gold?
up close and personal with a gold digger!!
Jun's screaming and Lynn's laughing cos just moments ago, she was about to lick Jun's face
oh, what's this? let's take a closer look.
closer a bit more
an ass hole!! ahaha :P
Ashley (Ash-hole as Carolyn calls her) and I
Bing, me and my sis
Vicky looking cool by playing the drums
Is she trying to steal Mel's drum sticks?
Lynn, my sis and Bing
Rock-a-bye baby Carolyn
Melody and Vicky being homo
Vicky, the hunk, showing of her muscles
Is Ashley molesting Vicky? And doesn't Vicky look like she's enjoying it a lil too much to be holding Ash's hand at that place?!
oh cheh, it wasn't real!! :P
Enjoying the pics? I'm sorry about the paint...it's a bit ugly I know. I'm still amateur at this paint thing. Give me time and I'll get it right!! Hope you love the pics and my retarded friends cos I do!! Love you guys!! have a great week and God bless :).
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Thursday, April 05, 2007
Of Haikus and Op-shops
O dear Nightingale,
the sound of the feather duster,
simply will not stop
- by Hijikata-san (from "Peace maker Kurogane" anime) who was in the middle of cleaning -
Yesterday, after uni (which ended at noon), Cheryl wanted to go op-shopping and I, who haven't gone into one to buy something before, decided to tag along to see what the hype is about. Despite all the waiting at bus stops (it took us hours to get there), we managed to get good stuff XD.
one piping hot colourfully striped jumper = $6.50
one a lil too big but really warm and in good condition jacket = $6.50
one TOMMY HILFIGER grey jumper in extremely good condition = $5.50
Total spent = $18.50
haha, be jealous of me!! cos I am now the proud owner of a secondhand tommy hilfiger jumper!! and it didn't even kill me to buy it *winks*.
Anyway, as Easter is coming up, Crossway is having productions at the following times:
Wednesday 6.30pm (yes I know it was yesterday)
Thursday 6.30pm
Friday 9am
I'll be there on Thursday, which is today, and Friday. So if you wanna come, just give me a call so that I can look out for you!! Let us remember this Easter the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ!! Blessed Easter!!
p/s: I've added the Thousand Foot Krutch song to my blog, so play it!!
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Monday, April 02, 2007
Calling Out
Here I am, supposed to be studying for my mid-semesters which I did for less than 2 hours. Tomorrow, I have a practice mid-semester exam at 8am. However, here I am blogging. Haha. Just felt like it. Blame it on the hormones!!Anyway, just wanted to share with all of you a song that's really and meaningful at the moment to me at least. In the midst of everything, I guess this kinda is what I have been feeling but not to the full extend. My sister came upon it from Yu Li's blog and asked me to listen to it. Now, it's ringing in my head and I guess I might have to live through tomorrow with the words "This is a call, this is a call out" ringing in my head over and over again. -_-!!...BUT I guess it isn't such a bad song to have stuck in my head, is it?
- lyrics credited to lyricsbox.com -
This Is A Call
by Thousand Foot Krutch
album: Phenomenon
Verse 1
She fooled all of her friends,
Into thinking she’s so strong,
But she still sleeps with the light on,
And she acts like it’s all right on,
As she smiles again
And her mother lies there sick with cancer,
And her friends don’t understand her,
She’s a question without answers,
Who feels like falling apart
Pre-Chorus
She knows, she’s so much more than worthless,
But she needs to find her purpose,
She wonders what she, did to deserve this and...
Chorus
She’s calling out to You,
This is a call; this is a call out,
'Cause everytime I fall down,
I reach out to you
And I’m losing all control now,
And my hazard signs are all out,
I’m asking you, to show me what this life, is all about
Verse 2
And he tells everyone a story,
Because he thinks his life is boring,
And he fights, so you won’t ignore him,
Because that’s his biggest fear
And he cries, but you’ll rarely see him do it,
And he loves, but he’s scared to use it,
So he hides behind the music,
Cause he likes it that way
Pre-Chorus
And he knows, he‚s so much more than worthless,
He needs to find the surface,
'Cause he’s, starting to get nervous
Chorus
He’s calling out to You,
This is a call, this is a call out,
Everytime I fall down,
I reach out to you
And I’m losing all control now,
And my hazard signs are all out,
I’m asking you, to show me what this life, is all about.
Bridge
Have you ever felt this way before?
'Cause I don’t want to hide here anymore,
Take me to a place where nothing’s wrong, and,
Thanks for coming, shut the door.
And they say someone out there sees us,
Well if you’re real then save me Jesus,
'Cause I’ve been this way, for far too long,
I wasn’t meant, to feel alone
Chorus
Now I’m calling out to You,
This is a call, this is a call out,
'Cause everytime I fall down,
I reach out to you
And I’m losing all control now,
And my hazard signs are all out,
I’m asking you, to show me what this life, is all about
show me what this life, is all about (2 times)