My Name, His Life

How was it like to get 'ditched', even before the relationship?

2011-04-03T21:43:00.003+08:00

:( (Definitely la, who likes to be ditched? No one including myself.)

During my CCA camp, some of my colleagues were asking if I am single or attached and they volunteered to look out for girls for me! At once when i heard this, I blushed and responded that i am all right with any girls... Questions like: Must she be pretty? Must her qualifications be lower that mine, etc all spewed out. And my reply? Any one also can, as long as she's a girl and a believer in Jesus Christ.

I remembered my 1st 'puppy love' was at P3, where an Indonesian gal by the name of Rosemary S. came into my class. She was i think a year older than us, and I was attracted to her looks (during my time, what do we know about BGR at that age??!!). I was really 'shy' then, but I knew that period was the happiest, cause I was very happy when I see her. After a few weeks, she informed us that she had to go, and I was covering myself with a book, crying...

Then a girl at Sec 1 caught my eye, and I took an interest in her. Sadly she responded negatively during Sec 2, and there goes my 2nd experience. This relationship was interesting as the last time i tried to meet her, it was post poly (She was exhibiting her FYP @ Suntec City @ 2011), and despite her 'no', I still tried to look for her (Sounds like stalking! Haha)

At Poly 1, another gal came into my life. I tried to initiate a relationship with her, but to no avail. Then it came stagnant for a year, before a sister of my age crossed my path. She was in the same ministry as I was and I wanted to initiate a relationship, but I did not have the chance to because I had no guts. It was until a few years later that she asked someone to inform me that I was not her type... A sword in my heart please...

Recently I said that I was quite low-mood-ed in my last 2 blogs. Cause I was 'rejected' by someone that I liked. I thought that she was the one for me liao, but she was not ready for a relationship... This one must use sodium thiopental on myself. This was the saddest, but I was prepared...

All these 'pseudo-relationships' that I had had one thing i common: It was one sided love... Since the recent one, i felt like giving up on finding the ewe lamb of my life, and do matchmake la. I really had that thot... Colleagues, if you are reading this, please help me find one. Thannks...

Yeo

term 2 week 3...

2011-04-03T21:37:00.002+08:00

As I am preparing myself to zzz, i am dead beat as I had a CCA camp in school during the weekend..

BTW, I got a new bike! Not really a new one, just got new components and put them onto my pink frame.. Now the bike really looked like what it was supposed to be: A Triathlon bike.. My FB page got it's photos! Added bullhorn bars, barend shifters, pink handlebar tape, brake levers for Tri... Waiting for my pink wheels, coming in like end Apr.. Nice nice..

This week got a lot of school things: OM Competition, Learning Journey to WW2 sites, IFD, so many things to go through... Hope that I can learn abit from each (still a BT at this point) and still have strength..

Yeo

Stagnant Blog.. Sad sad..

2011-03-23T20:43:00.002+08:00

After a 9 month haitus (start of work!), I went back to my little blog..

Looked dusty, and last note was on NIE studies.. Now want to add somethings..

What did I do for 9 months? After I got my posting to ACS(Pri), taught for 2 months or so, before I went for a 2 week volunteering for YOG! (Happiest weeks of the year). I also ran SAFRA 21k in Sept and Std Chart Marathon 42.2k in Dec..

This year? I did Singapore Biathlon 2011 (and slow as always), and volunteered for Milo Youth Triathlon (great day to chill). Got a P5 form class to teach and 12 hrs of Art a week!

Also had a sad sad night.. Don;t want to elaborate too much, just feeling low as I write my blog...

Will have a good rest tonight.. tomoro a long day to go!

Yeo

Reflection

2010-06-11T20:51:00.002+08:00

Just had an urge to write...

1. In my 4 years of NIE, I realized that my ART modules are the most consistent in terms of scoring, despite it being my weakest Curriculum Studies subject. What I thought I would shine in (Science) did not materilaize. Math was netural. English (my Academic Subject a.k.a Major) was ...? Oh well. It was a great 4 yrs of studying, esp the last 2, where the Dip Ed group shrink into the current X-over batch. Great to see all of us graduate, esp those whom I met 4 yrs ago and are still around in NIE till that day we graduate.

2. It's a surreal feeling, but it feels _ _ _ _ (add your own adjective) when you put a blanket over someone sleeping (Parents, now I know a little bit how you feel). My granny, 87 hates the cold, but I do switch on aircon sometimes. As such I had to put the thick cottony cloth over her, to ensure that she is warm. As she has dementia, she would always stare at me when I put the blanket. And it feels so good..

Remember, cherish the people around you... Love them, even though they were bad...

Yeo

Time to say Thank You...

2010-04-04T19:47:00.007+08:00

This post is for all those I know in NIE, 2006-2010. Think this is the longest blog entry...

As the last semester comes to an end in another month's time, I looked back into the last 4 years where I studied and had fun in this campus in Jurong West. I want to take this opportunity to thank my fellow NIE mates (current and ex-current) whom i had the opportunity to work with over these long 4 years.

First off, the people in Dip Ed years. They were important cause almost 25% of my grades come from them. Without them, I will not be able to get my Diploma, but also the chance to crossover (don't think basketball)..

Yr 1
DCA100: Nurul Ain
DCA101: Fahmei
DED100: Howard, Seng Kwang, Ulysses
DED101: Angeline, Justin Tan, Norhidayati, Yasmin Nur
DED102: Ulysses
DGS 101 GESL: Nur Hazwani, Shao Pin (Joanne), Siti Nafizah, Wee Chin, Ka Hui, Lynn, Sanjeetha, Mahaletchime, Julian, Shuan Shuan, Joyce Ng, Joyce Tan, Khairunnisa, Wang Xiao (Coco), Chia Fung Fung, Hafiza, Yan Ling, Mohammad Fadzliegh, Dorothy

Yr 2
DCA200: Nurul Ain, Suhaili
DCA201: Fahmei
DCM200: Ulysses
DED200: Ulysses and ?
DCS201: Fahmei and ?
Practicum: Rachel and Junita (forget her name!)

I must apologize for the question marks, cause I had no clue who are my other workmates (their names were not inside the assignment list)..

Next, those who were with me in my BA Degree Prog. They are also important, not just because of the grades (which brought me to honours level at this point), but also the fact that for most of them, they accepted me even though I have no experience in English Language CS or SKs (English Language is my 'major'). Sometimes I wondered if I would pull their grades down (and I think so!), but despite the worry, they still allowed me to join in their group projects...

Yr 3
AAE 101: Justin, HuiXian
AAE102: Melissa, Rashidah, Howard
AAE103: Zuraina, Gary
AAE104: Justin
AAE201: Lorraine, Gerine
AAE202: Suhaili, Nurul Ain, Shama, Howard
AAE203: Suhaili, Nurul Ain
AAE233: Howard, jasmine, Hailynn
AED105: Shakina, YinWei, Qiuyi, Alex
AED232: Derek, Lorraine, Eliana and ?

Yr 4:
AAE434: Shirley
AAE442: Jennifer, Shama, Nurul Ain, Suhaili
AAE438: Nurshida
ACM402: Justin, Hailynn
ACS402: Esther (‘Mother’), Rafeeza
AED231: Mary, Limin
AAE433: Joanne Tay, Nurshida, Catherine, Yogeswary (Ash)
AAE437: Wei Ai, Fazlee

Lecturers, thank you for teaching me in your subjects.. Hope that I can still remember U here. I will not put in any salutations here, not very sure if they are updated or not...

Yr 1-2 (not in order of importance or merit): Cecily Cheo, Chelsea Chew, Lynde Tan (also my Prac Supervisor), Leong Ai Leng, Soon Ai Ling, Dong Feng Ming, Science Lectures teaching DSS100 and DSS101 (too many!), Foong See Kit, Rebecca Chan, John Matthews, Cheng Lu Pien, Jean Yong, Lim Keng Suan, Khek Bee Lian, Jane Leong, Ng Swee Fong, Yeo Keng Hoe, Tan Tai Wei, Nina V., Adeline Yong, and one more (Lecturer for DLK100).

Yr 3-4 (not in order of importance or merit): Alvin Leong, Low Ee Ling, Marlar Soe Lwin, Ramona Tang, Tan Su Hwi, Kasanga Luanga Adrien, Rubdy Rani Sumant, Tan Siew Imm, Benny Lee, Charlene Tan, Irene Tay-Kit Phey Ling, Anneliese Kramer-Dahl, Ludwig Tan, Christine Goh, Rita Silvers, Norhaida Aman, Phyllis Chew, Kevin Macknish, Paul Doyle, Antonia Chandrasegaran, Shih Chih Min, Rahil Ismail, Matilda Gabriel, Paul Lincoln, Jean Yong, Tham Foong Yee, Chen Lai Keat, Paul Lee, Paul Shutler, Wong Seet Fun, Eric Chan, Yap Kueh Chin, Christine Chin, Chu Hye-Eun, Raymond Tsoi, Hoh Yin Kiong, Willy Renandya, Linda Gan...

Another group: To David (Science Education Lab), Chan-Chua L.K, Lionel and the Lab tech at Chem lab.. thank you also!

To the people whose names are here, thank you very much. To those whom I did not name, I am sorry for not posting your name here, but the heart is thankful for your presence and help.

Thank you to those who i attended classes with, those who I mingle and eat lunch with, and others who had encouraged me or talked to me in one way or another..

So many lecturers and peers and people to thank! Goes to show that small efforts by them make a long way! Thank you once again for making my NIE life great! If I had left out anyone, many apologies! Next stop, AED individual assignment, 50%!

Yeo

Reliving 7th Sept 2008..

2010-03-21T23:05:00.002+08:00

Today marked the 4th edition of Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore triathlon race. For those who are not very familiar, it's basically an endurance sport where individuals or teams of 2-3 complete a swim, bike and run consecutively. In this specific race, pros and age groupers have to complete the 1.9km (38 laps) swim, 90.1km bike and a half marathon, all in 8.5hrs.

I went to the expo yesterday and bought some PowerBar energy gels (cheaper than G*C then) and walked around on my wet bike (it was a wet afternoon). Though there were not many people and shops, but it was great reliving what i did 2 yrs ago...

I did the race with minimal training and prep, and got into the starting line at around 7am. After swimming for an hour, i remember proceeded to do a 5min transition (way too long la), before taking the bike course. I remembered i was on the road, ready to mount. The cyclist in front was not ready and I had little space to move out, and I fell on my right! Ouch.. Fortunately no major cuts, but my chains fell off the rings. I was struggling to start riding, until a spectator call out "check the chain!". I saw the mess and tried to find a solution. Thankfully, a competitor came to assist and I proceeded on...

Around 4 hours later, back at the transition area, i was preparing for the run, and I forgot to bring my energy supplies along! Alamak! The lack of energy caused me to slow down after the first few km and caused me to become a walker. I tried to run, but the body doesn't want to.. Sigh, I tried to brisk walk, aiming at 10min per km ( at that time, my leg also complaining liao). I remembered seeing less and less spectators supporting and aid station people are resting, as i walked on the race.

Along the last 7 km, due to the sweltering heat, I placed water sponges on the front of my trisuit and proceeded to finish the race. A competitor commented "Nice boobs" as we walked on opposite sides. I don't really like the comment then, but i pushed on, knowing that I must finish the race...

As i walked towards the finishing line, there were little people at the side cheering the competitors (Now U know how slow I am). I walked on, looking at the watch and heaved a sigh of relief: I completed the race in 8:28 hrs. I was glad i made it. As i packed out my stuff at the TA, i realized that someone stole my shoebag! Argh.. Thankfully nothing important was inside...

A lot of thing can be learnt in a race: Perseverence, Determination, Patience and many more.. For those who are aiming for endurance racing, hope for the best and prepare for the worst!

Yeo

I cannot understand this...

2010-03-05T13:30:00.002+08:00

Why do pple like to squeeze in front of the MRT train/bus doors, even though their destination is like miles away? Then inside the carriage, there's space, but they don't want to go in?? Pple who want to board them will have to wait for another one. Sometimes, it takes a minute or 2. Buses? Worse, have to wait for 10 mins..

When pple from inside the carriage want to go out, they have to squeeze through the door of people (inside and outside!), and so of the faces are like 'peeved off' even when squeezed. Sometimes, pple outside also want to go in and they will go in before the alighters go out, leaving some of them taking an extra MRT/bus stop..

Feelings? PCK did not work on them... Frustrated, I guess.

Yeo

NIE Break...

2010-03-01T21:37:00.002+08:00

This week is my NIE break, good for a short rest and catching up with assignments and work..

This month also birthday month.. My birthday falls on a Thurs this yr.. Happy birthday!

Had been eating BBQ food on Friday and Sunday, but also learnt alot on these 2 days (Has a retreat, and learnt from an ex-chef).. Cool.

Looking forward to volunteering for Milo Tryathlon 2010 @ Sentosa... a good time to get tanned!

Rest well and drink more water!!

Yeo

人日。。。

2010-02-20T21:28:00.002+08:00

According to Chinese traditions, the 7th day of the new lunar month is known as 人日, aka man's birthday.. On this day (nowadays), people eat yusheng, a type of tossed fish salad to celebrate.

Also a reminder that next Sunday is the 15th day of the new lunar month, known as 元宵, aka Chinese Valentine's Day (correct me if I am wrong). On this day, people go for lantern festival, and lovely-dovey things are done..

Enjoy the weekend ahead!

Yeo

12 more days to CNY 2010

2010-02-16T22:04:00.003+08:00

After 3 days++ of eating and receiving angpows, it's time to go back to school! E-Learning assignments, discussions, lectures, tutorials.. they are back!

It is also a reminder that I am going back to teach soon, that i need to prepare my mind for the kids...

Have fun, and remember to exercise!!

Yeo

CNY and Vancouver 2010?

2010-02-12T22:05:00.003+08:00

To all: A blessed CNY, Valentine's Day and holidays! Heehee.

Was on Google this evening, and saw that Winter Olympics 2010 is in Vancouver, Canada and it is like today! Must be exciting for the athletes there, preparing themselves to fight with the best out there.. Speed-skating, Biathlon, Bob-sleigh and many more..

I was reminded of this man who unexpectedly won Gold in 1000m Speedskating event in Salt Lake City, Utah.. A reminder to all: Don't Give Up!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEJAZHsEkb4

Enjoy!

Yeo

Amateur Surgeon.. Not Easy!

2010-02-11T10:41:00.002+08:00

A few days back, I had the chance to play a game in my friend's iPhone: Amateur Surgeon. A game where a pizza boy met up with an ex-doc and a series of surgeries began to save people from many problems of funny origins! Got attracted to it, and since I don't have iphone, I guess i will have to find it online. Managed to get it and played heehee... Be a quack surgeon is cool too.

On the other hand, I can understand a little how surgeons felt when they are in OT saving lives. As i played the game, I had to restart (due to lack of time and low probability to heal the person), and I used whatever tools i have to cause him to 'die' fast. But in real life of surgeries, speeding up a person's death is unacceptable: Docs do their best to save every life, because each life is precious..

Your life is precious too, not just to yourself, but to your parents and God. You may think that your life has tumbled and cannot take the toil anymore, or your life is wasted, but to them, you are still precious. Cherish your life, and kudos to all doctors here and around the world (esp to Jaryl, Aloysius, Jonathan, Justin..)!

Yeo

Relationships...

2010-02-09T21:06:00.002+08:00

BG-Relationships are complicated...

"I wonder what he/she thinks about me.." Then the person tries many things and stuff to attract the other person's attention/fancy, but got snubbed because he/she does not like it..

"I think I like him/her, and I think he/she likes me too.." But when both come together, they realized that both's expectations are different (near or far in time), then they break up..

A reminder that in a relationship (or even marriage), its just 2 sinners coming together to know and love each other. To me, Love is doing what is best to the other person, and putting yourself less for him/her. I learnt that all courtships should aim towards marriage as the final point, and the process of doing it is a point in time where you know more about the other person.

Finally, having a relationship does not equate that he/she is the one, as such the individual's testimony should still be exemplary, as we are accountable to God at the end of the day, and people may ask your ex about U, then there will be a problem...

An irony, that despite the many things that I have said here, I am still "diamond king old five"...

As long as the other person (that i like) is happy, I will be happy too... Not easy though...

Mel and Shidah, I cannot reach the dateline U set for me..

Yeo

I am back...

2010-02-07T22:38:00.002+08:00

"My name is Yeo, WHYeo.."

Haha, guess It's time to put in somethings in my blog, making it alive!! School is starting it's 5th week and more things are coming up: 1 Math assignment, 1 Science assignment (3rd one!) and more things coming in!

God works in all things! I want to testify that, because my mom reconciled with my younger bro this evening, after a heated argument in the morning. It was 'cold war' scenario when I came back from FMC in the afternoon, and the ambience at home was different. Some minor food issues caused it and it was really sombre then. I ask God for His Intervention over this, He answered...

Then in the evening, both of them met F2F and my bro cried, realizing his mistake.. He must be taught the soft way... I guess.

Anyways.. i hope to update this regularly.. The Lord be with U...

Yeo

There's gotta be more to studies!!

2009-11-03T22:19:00.004+08:00

After 6 months of haitus.. it's time to blog back again.. New semester was stressful as a whole (approaching exam time soon), did tri races and volunteered them too...

O Levels for my youth at this point, and well it seemed that it really 'grind' them well over the past weeks.. But one thing i question: What if they don't get to where they want to go? I see their blogs, and I am so worried for them, that if they did not do well, it's like the 'end of the world' for some... Guess O level is another 'test' for them. Pray that they will be able to see deeper than just gaining the grades..

Oh well, they will still do better than me anyway: Getting a D7 for English destroyed all hopes of going into JCs, and L1R5=20 then is like going to JCs that are far away from my home. Poly did wrong course (in a sense, wanted to do Chem stuff, but got Biotech!), stayed for another 1 semester, due to fail Engg. Math. Got a chance to study in NIE (to teach of course!), and was blessed with the dream of every Dip. Ed holder: Crossover to do degree prog. Now 6 more months to complete another sem before going into the working world...

In retrospect, He worked it all out for me.. Good grades in Science (and overall) allowed me to do Biotech, which was essential to teach Science at primary school level. Though I stayed in Poly longer, I managed to help a peer of mine who was drifting away from God in his studies (He's a Christian minister now, ministering in the East). Met my juniors in Poly, whom I attended 1 of their weddings recently.

Redo O Level English as a private student in 2004 and got B3, which means no English Proficiency Test and chance to apply to NIE to teach... At NIE,I was supposed to teach 3 subjects (Eng, Math, Sci) and I did something rare: I dropped English for Art (??). By grace, did well enough (4.04/5 GPA) to do degree prog and my Uni major? English Language...

Hmm..hmm.. At the end of the day, He has a plan for all of us. Sound cliche, but as I see my past and now reflecting upon it, I can only say that God is working throughout my journey at this point. All glory to Him.. To all who are preparing for exams, continue to prepare and work hard, but trust in the One who leads the way for you and go for His plan.. Enjoy...

Yeo

2 weeks after Sundown..

2009-06-13T22:33:00.002+08:00

Aiyo.. It's been 2 weekends since I have put in something.. Have been busy with the planning for a mission event for the youths, and preparing for the upcoming youth camp in my church!

See ya and do look out for my upcoming logs! Heehee.

Adidas Sundown Marathon 2009..

2009-05-31T22:35:00.004+08:00

For more information, go to www.sundownmarathon.com.

No la. What they provide in the webbie is technical information pertaining to the details. My experience are as follows:

I left my home on Sat night at 9pm and reached at the venue (Changi Coast Park) at around 1030pm. After digging out my essentials from my bag, I deposited my bag and proceeded to the open field, where they were presenting prizes for the women's 10k, team and corporate challenge (4x10.5k). What are my essentials? 2 knee sleeves, 1 ankle guard, 4 packets of McDonalds salt, 8 packs of GU energy gels, 4 plasters and an empty bottle, which proved critical in the whole race. Also not forgeting the race belt and tag..heehee.

Went to the toilet twice prior to the race start and started to warm myself up for the race. My next pee time? 7 and a half hours later, which means throughout the race I did not go to the pee room. Anyways, imagine the time line prior to the start: 2320hrs: Warm up, 2340hrs: Gulp up 1 energy gel (Mint Chocolate! Thanks Sarah!), 2350hrs: Gobbled up one pack of McD salt! (Lowers down possibility of cramps) 2359hrs: Airhorn!!

At the start of the run, we had the change to see a jumbo jet flying past us as we start. Was really excited to run at night. Most of the time, there will be distance markers indicating to the runners the distance they travelled. Some of the runners took out their mobile phones and started clicking at every marker. Some even took photos with their friends with cameras! Really a great time to cherish and click with peers!

Back to the race. My race strategy was one scary one: Run throughout the race, taking energy gels starting from the 8km mark, and after which every 5km after. Water to be taken from the water points and 100plus to substain electrolyte levels. At 21km, gulp up a pack of McD salt and run till the end. At the first water point, I knew that my plan cannot work out, as there were too many people at the water points, which may slow me down (I'm slow anyway). The first few water points were like 'ants running to honey' and I had to skip many of the stations. The empty bottle was my saviour, providing me with water to complement my gel absorption. Phew!

My race pace was 8.30-9.30min per km for the first 17km, then I could not take it anymore and i decided to walk, and I realized that a run-walk strategy was the best solution to complete the race. I decided to walk and walk quickly, trying to keep pace with my running time. I walked for 25km, each km slower and slower..Sigh. Should have trained more to cope with the stress of marathon running. At the 21k mark, I reached out for my pockets and guess what? My salt packets were gone! Due to the sweat and abrasions produced in the pockets, they were wet and broke in the pockets.. Aiya! Gotta continue on the race and replenish my salt from my gels.

Gel time! I took the gels at 7, 12, 17, 22, 26, 31, 36, 41km. Was really hard to eat them, as 7 of them were Mint chocolate flavor (not available in Singapore), and the others were strawberry banana and lime. I think I will not eat chocolate for a week!!

Back to the sharing: 5km towards the finish, I felt something funny on my crotch area -Abrasions! I had plasters on my nipples (!!) to prevent abrasions while running, but never did I expect it to happen there! Walking becomes harder and I had to spread my legs while walking to minimise the pain. Towards the end of the race, I ran slow to the finish! The legs were heavy and the body was tired, but for the finish, I ran through and completed the race in 7:00:20. Ah! The euphoria, the pain was worth it!

Throughout the race, I saw alot of things. From volunteers cheering the runners on, to people stopping to stretch their muscles, to runners taking off their clothes to ward off the heat (women too!), nothing is impossible or surprising in a race! The aid stations were always filled with people, till when I started walking, then the runners were more spread out and I was able to get my drinks and fill up my bottle at the stations.

Running at night poses a completely different scenario for all: Though it is cooler in the night (still humid though), many people running at night cause a drastic decrease of oxygen and it can be a struggle competing with people for oxygen. Night running also forces your bio. clock to shift and some people may tend to be lethargic at certain times of the night.. Throughout the walking phase of the marathon, I had to breathe in hard to provide my body with the oxygen, as I am anaemic, and sometimes I do it with my head hung low, like a triathlete on the aerobars of his bike!

I learnt a few things through the race: First, I learnt to respect the race and distance. The lack of training (30km at night over 2 weeks) and assumption that I was able to run throughout the race was the killer blow and I was humbled by the experience. Secondly, I can endure! I thank God that I can run and walk throughout the race without stopping (other than in aid stations). There were times when I wanted to DNF (did not finish), but I tell myself that I will not, even if I have to walk or roll or crawl, I will not DNF. Persevere on and you will be rewarded.

There are many people that I want to thank in this race! The volunteers were great, preparing the drinks, cheering the runners on a time where they could have slept at home or doing other things, kudos to them! Thanks Sarah for her GU gels from US! For those who had prayed for the runners and myself, thank you. The empty bottle was also something to thank, without the bottle I would have no water to dilute the gels, causing GI distress and possibility stop my race!

Thank God that I finished the race. For without God, this is impossible for me to attain.

The morning of Changi Coast Park was beautiful... I hope to see it again next year...

D-Day, 30th May 2009, 2359hrs...

2009-05-30T09:26:00.002+08:00

The title sounds like cut off time for NS guys to go back to camp huh? No la.. It's the start time for 42.2km runners for the Sundown Marathon 2009. After 3 days of homecooked pasta and slackness at home, it's time to run the race!

Stress? Excited? I guess I have both and more. It's never easy completing a marathon, furthermore with 4 bridges and the night ahead of you, it's going to be a mental challenge completing it.

To all runners that I know (Justin, Chee Weng, Eric, David, Aloysius), all the best for the race and break your PBs! I don't have any for this distance so I set up my PB tonight!

My rebellious years.. (P4-6)

2009-05-24T22:46:00.002+08:00

Describing the next 3 years of my life as rebellious and cocky was suitable, as these were the qualities that I possessed..

I remembered that when I was in P3, I was able to answer a difficult math question in one of the assembly period in school, in which one of my schoolmate, Alan got the answer. But i went out to answer. Because of that answering of question, I was known in school as a clever person. I got attention, but I was not content by it. I think that incident triggered a series of things that caused me to be moving to the 'dark side'. Anyway, I was already in the dark side in the eyes of God then, for I did not know God and was a sinner in His Eyes..

Pri 4 was a time of rebellion for me: Incomplete work and corrections, my grades went down and I was always punished by my FT, Mr Leong CW as a result of my unfinished work. Primary 5 was worse: I remembered being caned by my teacher for not completing my homework and still go for hockey competition. I was caned in front of the class and I was very ashamed of myself.
There was an incident which displayed my cockiness in front of the whole school, and I think i lost the respect of my peers in school. I remembered that it was a environment competition, and I did a lot of research prior to it, as such I was quite knowledgable about it. On the day itself, there was a question that was posed to my opponent's team. They answered wrongly, and immediately I laughed loudly at them, not knowing after a while that people were looking at me. My laughter was like of "Aiyo so easy to answer, how can they got it wrong!!" that kind of mentality.. That's it...

As a whole, primary school was great for me. I remembered having quite a few CCAs such as choir, prefectorial board, audio-resource club and a bit of hockey. After PSLE, it was really sad for me to leave school, but life still had to go on and what's ahead would be more challenging and exciting.

Next blog section, my secondary school years.. A time where many youth go through to search for their identity...

My Primay School Years (P 1-3)

2009-05-19T23:51:00.002+08:00

Back to blogging stuff about my life.. Guess it's another way that I can remember things, just in case I get Alzhemier's Disease later in my life (must play more mahjong!)...

From Redhill, my family moved house to Margaret Drive, which my parents bought 2nd-hand in 1987. I stayed there for around 12 years, before moving to my present home in Stirling Road. It was a great place to stay then , with a food centre, library, polyclinic, 2 churches, a secondary school (Queensway) and a shopping centre within walking distance. My primary school was 2 bus stops away. Sadly things change, and the shopping centre was demolished, the polyclinic was shifted and the primary school renovated...

Back to my little life. I was in Queenstown Pri from 1988-1993, with Mrs Yeo (P1/1) and Ms Maria Choy (P2/1, 3/1) as my FTs. Life then was simple: 30 cents for a small bowl of mee or mee rebus, and snacks at cheap prices. Learning was simple and free from stress.. The first 2 years of my school life was simple, but at P2, my FT made a deep impression in my life. Her presence in my life for 2 years was critical in where I wanted to go today - teaching profession. It's been almost 20 years since we lost contact though, wonder how she is now...

It was in P3 where I experienced 'puppy love' (heehee). There was this Indonesian girl who was in my class for a period of time, 1 month I think. Her name was Rosemary (still can remember!!) and she was a cute and beautiful girl (blush). Though there were no obvious signs or actions that I did then to express my 'love', I remembered crying in secret (Put an open book up on the table and cry behind) when my FT shared with us that she would be leaving our class to go back to Indonesia. I thinked Ms Choy knew about something, but did not elaborate... So embarassing!

On a side note, there was something happening then, that in a sense paved my way to know the Lord. For a period of time, I would saw a middle aged guy, sitting down in a coffee shop near my home and whenever I walked passed him after school, he will stop me and talked to me. Interestingly, i was comfortable talking to him for a while. This continued for a while, till I did not see him there anymore..To be continued..

Anyways, my life as a pre-teen then was far much better compared to now, where kids got so many work to complete.. Sigh. Next blog, i will talk about life in P4-6, where I changed for the worse!!

Take care and rest well!

My Life: Life as a toddler...

2009-05-14T14:54:00.002+08:00

Another day has passed. Today is my 2nd nephew's birthday! 1yr old, so whole family went out to walk around and have fun. Peace at home for today!

Back to my series, heehee. I lived with my maternal granny for almost 6 years (as a toddler), and I stayed in her one-room rented flat in Bukit Merah View. The flat is still there, but it will be returned to the government soon, as my 3rd auntie has found a new home and this old flat will be vacated for others to live. I would stay with her during weekdays and will return to my parents on weekends, and I would always cry when I was brought to my parents' home and she left off..Guess this is what happens when we are close knit with someone whom we know and stayed for a long time.

One thing that i liked to do then was to move around. I was eager to look around my neighbourhood and even out of it, to see what was interesting 'out there'. One of the toys that I has was a red plastic car, which I found in a rubbish chute. The car was able to fit a toddler and had feet pedals that could make the car move when it is pressed to and fro. It also had a 'real' steering wheel to turn the car around. Boy was I excited when I took it out of the home to ride, getting the feel of riding at a young age! Sadly, the car was thrown away, caused it did not fit me anymore. I was really sad when I heard from my granny that it was thrown away...

I remembered one vivid incident at the age of 4-5, which shocked my grandma and my mom. Up till now, I really marvelled my ability to do that: I went out of home! My granny was doing her things in the kitchen and the front door was open. So I went out, took a lift down, walked to the main street, hailed a cab and went to Taman Ho Swee, where my 4th Auntie was staying then. When I got there, I was really one crying boy and my parents? One worried pair of adults. I was thinking: If not for the nice taxi driver who really brought me to THS, I would have no idea where I would be today!!

Up till the age of 6, I was living with my granny. After 6, my parents decided to stop putting me at my granny's home and move house to Margaret Drive, where I would spend my next 12 years in...The next section of my blog: My primary school days (Yr 1-3)..

Take care and thanks for reading!

Series on My Life...

2009-05-13T23:57:00.002+08:00

Holidays have come! Been busy (instead of bored) over preparation for church event, camps and other activities.. Today will start of with a series of blogs about me and my life, so that people can know me a little bit more. I will still keep certain things secret, heehee lest the news come out as headlines in tabloids...Haha.

I was born in March 18, 1981 on a Wednesday in a one room flat in Redhill, Blk 142. Actually that was where I lived as a infant. The empty space now near Redhill MRT is a plot of land planned for a condo. I was born in Kendang Kerbau Hospital, where most of the people of my generation were born.

I remembered my mom told me that I was so anxious to come out and see the world, a part of my head was already out of my mom's vagina, before the trip to the hospital. And guess what? She tried to contract it so that i will still be inside my mom's womb, at least till she got to KK and delivered me. That cause my head to be cone-shaped when i 'popped' out. She told me that during the first few days of my life, she will use her palm to rub off the tip of my head, in hope that the tip will not swell that badly. And it worked! Even though till today the bump can still be felt, I wondered what I would be like if she did not rubbed my head..

Compared to my older sister and younger bro, I was one who liked to sleep, after milk time. That made my mom's life much much easier (though there would be times where I made my parents' lives miserable too!). Ah, I was under the care of my maternal granny (who passed away in 2006) for the first few years of my life. For those of us who were like me, our granny is one that we loved much. She would take care of me, bring me out for walks and ride on those 20cent kiddy rides found near provision shops... What a good time that was!!

Will stop here la.. Continue to look forward to my next blog entry: Life as a toddler...

Yeo

Gone is my IM Malaysia 2010...

2009-05-02T00:25:00.002+08:00

I was looking at the NIE study schedule for the upcoming year, and I realize that my goal of participating in IM Malaysia in 2010 was dashed.. The term break starts on the 27th Feb, one day before the event itself. I thought that it would be a week earlier, at least I will have one week to pack and go. So for at least 5 years, I will not be able to go, due to the fact that the date clashes with my teaching period in schools. Haha.. so long IM Malaysia, welcome IM Western Australia! Held during school holidays, that's the only opportunity for me to complete something that I want to do,,,

Holidays are just 1 week old.. and I am a little bored.. Though there are things to plan (International Ministry Conference (Youth) 09), complete (Sundown Marathon, Reservist), help out (One Camp Reloaded), there seemed to be too much free time to spare for now. Best thing to do is to rest well to achieve the things listed and targets set.

For those who are still in exam fever, all the best and remember to take some Panadol/Aspirin to cool the fever down!

"Why did you cheat us?"

2009-04-27T21:35:00.002+08:00

Around 6 hours ago, I finished my last paper for my exams this semester. I was glad that it was over, especially the last 2 papers which are very tough (to me).. Despite the air of happiness and relief, I was a little troubled by a comment made by a peer of mine, who observed something in the discussion board for one of the exam module that I took.

It came out to be the heading of this comment, "Why did you cheat us?". It seemed that one of the questions that came out in the exam paper was something that all of us did not expect to come out. It was stated by the lecturer that 2 questions in section B will come out from 2 specific parts of the textbook (Part 1 and 3), and the unexpected question came up from part 2. As a result, a post was added, voicing his/her anger over the issue (even though the board is 'closed'). In a sense, i was one of the affected too, and did a question which I was not very familiar with in that section. I did not look into the questions until the comment was made this afternoon..

While the accusation was justified (the lecturer had said it in her last lecture and she DID NOT state that the section was included), I think the person might have been a little too sensitive on this. I do not think that the lecturers of the module had the motive/want to cheat us delibrately. It could be a mistake done on the powerpoint presentation or the lecturers did not see the questions properly and provided wrong info. Yes, we had one less question to choose, but we are supposed to be proficient in the module at the end of the semester and I think that that question could be there for us to work on too. (Though I do not dare to say that I am good in this module.)

Hope that this mistake does not affect our results.. But it seems to reflect certain expectations of our lecturers as people who must provide us with absolutely correct and accurate answers in their lectures and tutorials. We are not perfect and we make mistakes, how much more the lecturers.. So do give a thought for them...

Wonder what will happen to me if people see this post.. Will I have a pighead infront of my home, or worse still get swine flu??

Life of a Sports Volunteer...

2009-04-26T23:46:00.002+08:00

Exams are not over yet for me, but just to type my experience out from something that I am passionate about: Volunteering for Sports Events...

I remembered the first event that i volunteered for: Bike Marshall for the inaugural Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore in 2007. Simply said, I came and waited from 12am to 3am (to rest, for the meeting time was 3am), and at 5am we were posted to our spots. Bearing the sun and rain towards the end of the work, we ended around 2pm. It was a lonely but exciting moment, seeing all the sexy bikes of the riders passing through me.. hehee.

Yesterday, I was volunteering for TAS for the Interschool Aquathlon 09 as a sweeper. I do not hold a broom, but my role was to follow the last person of the race in his run leg. I was at ECP E2 carpark at 1115am, but my work starts only at 2pm, so in the midst of waiting, I went around the area to look look.. Seeing the children and their excited parents in this race was a nice moment. Children as young as Pri 1,2 swam 200m and 1km for their race, and the older guys and gals will do a sprint distance (i.e. 750swim, 5km run). Some photos are available in my Facebook webbie..

It was a great time basking in the sun and having fun helping out.. I think that by volunteering, it's a great start to famaliarize yourself to the sport. If you are an athlete, it will be a learning experience of how the people at the 'back' worked hard to make the events a success..

Will read up on the notes before I Zzz.. Take care..

Yeo

Examination Schedule...

2009-04-12T14:57:00.002+08:00

Adopted from CW Tang's blog (blackaltis.blogspot.com), I will also put up my NIE examination schedule for the year 2008.. Please pray for all who are taking exams in all major unis in Singapore.. Thanks in advance!!

16th Apr morning: AAE102 Language in Context
17th Apr morning: AAE103 Understanding the Sounds and Words of English
22nd Apr morning: AAE203 Language Accquisition and Development
27th Apr afternoon: AAE233 Language and Literacy

Tata!!

101.3km...

2009-04-11T16:40:00.002+08:00

A blessed and belated Good Friday to all! I managed to complete my first 100km ride on Fri morning, at the expense of my Good Friday service in church. I'm sorry for not being able to pull off a alert body and mind to attend..

The race (training la) started at 1015pm and ended at 3.15 am, Good Friday morn. Took around 4hrs and 35mins to complete. I almost got to see Jesus face to face (aka die, crashed or met with accident) twice, but He didn't allowed me to be in that state.

Thank God. I was frustrated by both incidents, cause it seemed that both car drivers did not see me and took their own time (1st case) and initiative (2nd case)to drive their way.. Sad but got to realize that we share the roads, thus I must be more careful in future riding..

Anyways... got back and after all the washing and parking, slept at 4.30am.. and did not wake up till 1130am, Gd Fri morning. So I missed the service. Will rest for a day or 2 before proceed with training on Monday..

My route: Stirling Rd, Commonwealth Ave, C'wealth Ave West, Boon Lay Way (Along MRT line). Turn left at junction of Boon Lay Way and Jalan Boon Lay, Jln Bahar, Lim Chu Kang Rd (the temp runway included), turning right to Neo Tiew Rd and on to Kranji Way and Loop (across Kranji Reservoir too!), turning right at junction of Kranji Rd and Woodlands Rd, riding down and turning left to Mandai Rd and Ave, all the way to Yishun Ave 1 (thru Upper Seletar Reservoir), West Camp Road, Edgware Rd, Jalan Kayu and Picadally Circus/Circle.

Then U turn, reversing the direction.. You are warned of the consequences of riding through this route at night!!

Yeo

Cerebral Saturation...

2009-04-09T15:56:00.003+08:00

Oh yeah.. I am at this point called cerebral saturation (aka brain full), where I cannot read anymore stuff and my mind is full of module texts and readings. The brain is unable to process what has been seen (words and pics). So I decided to just take a break and do my own things, heehee.

Tonight, at around 10-11pm, I will aim to complete my first 100km bike ride. I had experienced a 90km whack last year (Ironman 70.3 Singapore), and now doing it again, this time in the night. This serves a few purposes:
1. Endurance training! It is good for health and trains my body to 'eat bitter'!
2. Acclimatization to night exercise: In preparation for Sundown Marathon, which is around 2 months from today, I wanna experience the feel of night time exercising. SM will start the marathon at 12am, so must get used to the night and train to prevent myself to sleep and being tired..
3. Distraction from studies: Brain must rest from all the reading..

Another purpose that I hope to achieve will be that through this training, I hope to have some time with the Lord, even as I ride by myself (got radio though..). As good Friday is coming, I will be able to recall the event that cause Him to die on the Cross for me, and be reminded of His Love for this unworthy soul of mine...

So long.. I see ya on the roads tonight!!

Yeo

Preparation for Examinations..

2009-04-08T17:12:00.002+08:00

By God's grace, I managed to finish all my assignments for this semester. There were times when i thought that I cannot make it, but I managed to!! I also got ok results for some for my assignments.. One small problem though: One of my lecturer commented that my English is not good, as he/she marked my assignment. It's a little ironic that despite I am specializing in English Language, I still have problems in my grammar. Sigh...

With the end of assignments comes the examinations. I have a total of 4 papers, on the 16, 17, 23 and 27 of Apr (should be these dates.. Have not rechecked yet), and I had been reading them hard hard. Will also need to read up the readings that are provided, and they are like as thick as like 1 inch.. Wonder how am I going to understand them all?? Use them as a pillow? Burn and drink?? Or...Make them into a liquid and IV (intravenous) it???

To my NIE peers, continue to perevere on, for the 3 month break is coming for us!! To the others, continue to do well in where you are placed, even as you are stressed or tired. The weekend is coming...

Yeo

9 days of silence...

2009-03-25T21:53:00.002+08:00

Ah.. post a log after 9 days of silence..

I had been busy and occupied with school assignments and little time to write blogs (but got time to eat Philipino food and walk walk @ Orchard Rd!), thus the silence.. Another 3 more assignments to go! Then exams!! Then...?

One thing to say.. Thank God. Despite the busy-ness, I was able to take time to relax. It is also through the assignments that I know more about my modules, and the details. I understand that it can be horrendous completing many assignments in a cramped period, but that's one way that our tutors can know and guage our standard. As marks are also taken into account, it also ease the burden to need to do well in exams to score a certain grade...

Anyways, no work till Thursday, where I will try to complete the 'skeleton' of my assignment!!

Yeo

I love you, but you love me?

2009-03-16T23:03:00.002+08:00

Monday... blues are in the air. I decided to start increasing my mileage for training, from the usual 7-10km to 12km. It was tough, finishing in 1.5hrs. Legs are aching and want to Zzz soon.

On my return leg home just now (@ Dover MRT), I saw a scene between a polytechnic couple, where the male wa saying something in an angry face, and the female looked speechless, with a sense of 'I can't be bothered' face. I was on earphones, so I was not listening to what they were saying.

I was reminded that as humans in a BGR, there will be situations where conflicts will happen. It can get ugly if it is not handled or settled properly, and such history of conflict can be 'weapons of past baggage' which couples may use to 'shoot' the other party, when similar things happen again. Communication is important in producing a loving a fruitful relationship and both parties have to be forgiving to another (but they must also be humble to admit if they are at fault). God should also be in the BGR, guiding our lives and thoughts as both the guy and the gal are together.

'Love, in the knowledge of the mind and the willingness of the heart, to do what is best for the other person'. Let us share some love with others yo!!

Yeo...

Hazing...

2009-03-13T13:17:00.002+08:00

Wanted to type this out for a while, ever since the news talked about a hazing incident a few months back in 2008 and wanted to share my thots on it.

What is hazing? Hazing is basically "Hazing is a ritualistic test and a task involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a gang, club, military organization or other group. The definition can refer to either physical (sometimes violent) or mental (possibly degrading) practices. It may also include nudity or sexually oriented activities." (wikipedia.org). Common forms of hazing can be seen in activities such as 'tau pok' someone during birthdays, or acts where freshmen would be 'saboed' by their seniors prior to admission of a group or club.

My opinion on hazing: It should NOT be practiced, even if the group involved are close friends of one another. There are a few reasons:

1. Injuries: People who are involved can get injured through the activities, physically, mentally or emotionally. Instead of having fun, it may become a terrible accident and bad things can happen. From cut or bruises to broken bones and spine damage, anything can happen.

2. Accountability: If something happens and parents get to know the incident, who is to be responsible? If hazing happens within my cell group, I will be accountable for any loss or injury for the situation. Not that I dislike responsibility, but as a leader, I need to ensure that everyone is safe, so that parents can safely put their kids to our care. Even if I were to go into the teaching field in July 2010, I wam accountable to them and their kids too..

3. I had a very bad experience of hazing and it had hit me emotionally in my youth. Even though I had forgiven the people who were involved then, the incident left a scar in my life and I do not want to see youth following my footsteps (whether as a victim or a perpetuator), thinking that it is fun to haze someone, even if it is a while. Cause the consequences of the incident can be detrimental...

You may think that I am too sensitive, or having the thought that I'm a coward/sissy by not supporting such acts. But remember: Actions have consequences on those who are involved. Think before you act...

Yeo

Busy week...

2009-03-11T20:30:00.002+08:00

It has been a busy 11 days, since the start of March. A total of 5 assignments to be submitted this month, with one more in April before the exams.. My peers and I are getting stressed up now...

But something positive happened when one of our lecturer has postponed the deadline for an assignment to a week. Think everyone talking that module would be beri happi, knowing that they have breathing space to complete the others and not clogging up too much of their brains...

This week? My body is gaining strength after a 4 day layoff, as a result of racing for Singapore Biathlon last Sat, and i have to pass up an assignment in less than 48hrs.. Will probably swim tomoro to regain some flexibility!

At the end of the day, praise Him for what has happened for the past days..

Yeo

Singapore Biathlon 2009..

2009-03-08T21:42:00.003+08:00

While most people would be meeting with the Zzz monster on the morning of 7th March, I woke up at 4.15am, preparing myself for my first (2nd actually) race: Singapore Biathlon 2009.

Had my breakfast at 4.45am, giving myself 3 hrs of time for the body to digest the food (my wave started at 7.45am), then I got my bag and went for the MRT station for the first train (5.46am). I got to Bedok MRT station at around 6.20am, after which I took the free bus to F2 carpark of ECP, where the race venue is. As expected from last year, there was a jam in that narrow road leading to the CP.

At last, i reached the venue. Got myself registered, received the race pack (+body marked with 4194) and prepared the transition area while visualizing the race route.. As I prepared to go to the starting area, a lady stopped me (I didn't know I was that charming?) and told me that I took a photo of her and she wanted the photo to be deleted... Was stunned for a moment, but got the misunderstanding cleared and the photo deleted.

Missed the wave briefing as I was doing my warmups, and got confused part way in the swim leg. I swam directly toward the exit, instead of moving towards the specifc buoy that I need to swim over. Worse still it started to rain at the return leg of my swim, which meant the waves were harder to overcome.. Drinking seawater was a common thing in Sing Bi, and I drank more this year.

The transition was simpler to handle: just wear my shoes, cap and grab a bottle and towards the run I go! The route was the same as last year, so not much of a problem.. After 2 hours, I was at the finish.. Managed to finish the race in 1 piece. Got my 'rewards', barang x2 and took a quick wash before proceeding to Sentosa to meet my youths who were racing the Milo Youth Tryathlon!

Met them for lunch, and shared the joys and funny things that happened during our respective races.. had a great time together.. Best thing is that they got a real tin of Milo to brew and drink!
Haha.. Anyways I am not a fast runner or swimmer, so I am glad that I finished the race.

Result:
(Position out of 1255)1150 (No.)4194 (Name)YEO WEE HWA (Cat.)Men's Open 1 (Wave)2 (Swim Time)0:50:48 (1km)1:00:12 (6km)1:35:28 (Run time)1:10:14 (Total)2:01:02

Yeo

Multisports...

2009-03-05T12:08:00.003+08:00

Took sometime off to type something on my blog.. Since Singapore Biathlon and Milo Youth Tryathlon are coming in 2 days time (7th March), I might as well write something about it..

The biathlon here can be mistaken with the winter sport biathlon, which consists of skiing and shooting at certain spots of the race. The latter is usually done during winter, where the former (also known as Aquathlon) can be done anytime of the year. Anyways, back to my blog..

As the name says, biathlon is a sport consisting of 2 sports done one after the other, in this case an athlete swims first, then runs. Distance wise, Singapore Bi. requires me to swim 1.5km and run 10km. There are shorter distances too to cater to first-timers or people who prefer the shorter routes.

In triathlon, bicycling is sandwiched between the swim and run leg, requiring more of the athlete. Many will be familiar with the Ironman and 70.3 races, where people young or old come to compete or finish the gruelling race within a time limit. It can be really satisfying to complete a race of such challenge, and to see someone completing it can really cause him/her to participate in one!

But before you try anything of above, do consult a doctor to see if you can take the strain of such sports. Multisports require athletes to work beyond the normal capacity of the individual, and going into one too quickly may cause problems to the body. So do see a doc before trying..

Now back to my work... Aiyo..so hard to think!!

Wee Hwa

Saturday Fellowship...

2009-03-01T20:29:00.002+08:00

The youth wing of my church (The Tacklebox) has a once-a-month event/program which is named Saturday Fellowship. Basically this program aims to bring youth from The Boys' Brigade/Girl's Brigade, FaithActs and our church youth together for a time of fun, fellowship and sharing. On the last day of February 2009, we had a steamboat buffet in church.. Hungry...

I was asked to share a testimony as part of the program, but I had a problem: I had no clue what to say to them! It has been a while since I had the opportunity to share a testimony and despite the fact that I was a teacher-to-be, this is something that requires alot of thinking. And without ground info, it was difficult for me to share something that can relate to the participants (Guess I had too high a standand for myself!)

Went there 15mins late, and realized that there were many who were there, that made it worse! I started to ask people what I can do to help: From the preparation, serving of soup and drink, to ensuring that things were running smoothly, I just became a busybody in anything I can do..

As time passes by, my time of sharing dragged to 8pm (from 7.15pm given), and that gave me more time to think. The Lord then gave me an inspiration: Sharing about service to people, and how God served us in the highest way possible: His death on the cross for our sins. What happens next is history...

Not sure about the responses about the people who were listening, but I thanked God for this sharing, cause I was able to see how Christ served His people while He's on earth, and I learnt that Christ's death was His service at the highest cost (Mark 10:45, Romans 5:8). I was also reminded that God convicts the hearts of the people, not my sharing or words.

Tomorrow resumes school and that means alot of things to complete... Got to work harder, brain!

To God be the Glory...

Yeo

I found my classmates...in Facebook :}

2009-02-27T16:33:00.003+08:00

Many of us are in Facebook, Twitter or any social networking webbies, and I'm in Facebook too... Over the past few days, I tried to search for my secondary schoolmates, who although I had little contact with them, want to know if they are in and see their faces after almost 12 years of leaving school...

I managed to find them and their faces. As of my age, some are happily married, while others showed me (through their faces) that they are happy with where they are now. Guess life after a while really changes.. I will not put their names out, for fear that they come after me..heehee you know who you are...

Anyways.. tomorrow got to prepare a short sharing for the youth group's fellowship event.. Still thinking of what to share.. Stressed!! Pray that the sharing will be fun and interesting for the youth attending the session!! That's all for now... 8 days to Singapore Biathlon 2009!!

Yeo

A lost bike...

2009-02-26T22:29:00.002+08:00

My 'bike' was stolen... It's not my Giant roadbike. It was my first bike (and my dad's commuting vehicle) and it was taken away by a stranger while my dad was in the supermarket buying some things. $200+ worth of coins and his working tools were inside the bike. I guess he was sad and 'ashamed' to go back to work as a result fo the loss.

It had been with him for the past 3 years or so and to lose it was a blow to him (even though he was not showing it)... Guess my dad was open-minded about it. He even told my mom that he did not lock up the bike prior to it (which he always does, citing that no one will steal it as it was old and dirty..). Pray that he will be able to get a new bike and be strong in his work.

As for me, I did not wake up early to do my run.. I went back to my bed when the alarm woke me up. I felt very disappointed.. There will be another opportunity tomorrow, as I go back to school to do biathlon training (swim and run) in preparation for Singapore Biathlon 2009. Actually, there are many chances of doing training.. It's the discipline to wake up from the cozy bed that is the challenge..

That's all for today.. Rest well and God bless!

Yeo

Tired Day...

2009-02-25T21:19:00.002+08:00

My printer went 'berzerk' today, refusing to accept any papers that I put in the feeder.. Guess i have to print my stuff in school this time..

Midweek of term break, quite a few things that I have not finished though.. Hope that my mind starts working soon, if not my grades will fall like bungee jumping! What's up for tomorrow? A run in the morning, followed by discussion with projectmates in Orchard, then type assignment for another module.. Guess term break is not break!!

The weather has been wet lately, so for those who are out them, bring a brolly with you always, so that you can be dry. Take care and see ya!!

Yeo

What an Exciting Day!

2009-02-20T20:56:00.002+08:00

Today got alot of things to do: An interview with interesting outcomes, a training swim that became a "race against time" and a body yearning to Zzz..

It all started with an interview with a child and her mom for our Eng. assignment. It was fearful at first, cause we have absolutely no idea what to expect from the child (my friends who did the same assignment had bizzare results, from repeated interviews to 'clamed' up kids who refused to speak!). Guess all the worry was unfound as the child was really really participative and enjoying herself with my groupmates Su and Shama! At the end of the wohole thing, all of us were really glad that the outcome was amazingly positive.. Now to the analysis!!

At the same time, I was racing against time. My NTU Mass Swim event would start at 4 and I thought I could not make it punctually(the interview started at 2 and I wondered if the interview would take long..). With the super smooth sailing interview finished, i was able to be at NTU SRC with 25 mins to spare.. Warmups and I was ready to go! Midway though, there were more swimmers and that got me a little excited! Heehee.. Acting like a dolphin makes the swimming process easier to manage. (I was like a "dolphin" asking for 'food' in the water, while the volunteers were like zoo-keepers, providing my 'food' when I reached them.)

My target was to complete 3.8km in the pool, equating to 76 laps of a 50m swimming pool. I clinched it with a time of 1hr 40mins.. Then the ultimate, swimming another 24 laps to make it 100laps (5km).. And I got it in another 50 mins. It was personal satisfaction when I complete the 100th lap...But the next thing comes... Aching body! Even as I am typing now, I am struggling to keep myself fresh, for the body is wanting me to Zzz...

Anyways.. Gotta take a few days off to recover and prepare for Singapore Biathlon 09.. See ya!

Yeo

A song which touched me...

2009-02-16T22:38:00.002+08:00

Short one today, too tired from the busy-ness of studies.

Got to hear this song. It's name: How Many Kings from Downhere(http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=f45f26f55d0764f661f0). The lyrics are really great in my eyes and it reminded me that God gave up everything for me, to be reconcilled with Him. This affirms what my pastor Rev Joel Yong says in his prayers "..You are everything, and I am nothing.."

"but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8, ESV

The weather is hazy recently. Take care of your health, especially those with respiratory problems..

Yeo

God and Valentine's Day?

2009-02-14T23:05:00.002+08:00

Today's Valentine's Day, where couples generally meet together for a '2-person' world with each other. Buying flowers and chocolates, nice dinners and walking around hand in hand are possible activities that they do too during this day..

I had the priviledge to attend a polytechnic friend's wedding lunch, and meeting with my 'juniors' there was a great experience. As I observed, I realized that some were married and some were planning their weddding dinners this year. I thank God that He has brought them through this point in time.

As I walked into the wedding venue, I was reminded that God can also be the one that we can love, and He has done what many couples will have diffculty do for each other : He died on the cross while we were still sinners (Rom 5:8). As Christ gave Himself for the church, Christian husbands should love their wives, possibly to give up their lives for her (Ephesians 5:25).

Wishing all a happy Valentine's Day.. When will I find my ewe lamb?

Yeo

Life is Short, ? Hard!

2009-02-11T20:57:00.003+08:00

Had a tough day on Tuesday.. Strained my MCL (medial collateral ligament) while swimming 2k.. Gotta rest the knee for the biathlon training on Friday (may cancel it if it does not heal well)..

Anyway, I signed up for a mass swim event organized by NTU and will be swimming laps from 4-8pm.. It will be on the 20th Feb and my target (Sounds a little pragmatic) is to complete 76 lappies.. Really excited about it..

I was reminded by the fragility of life when i heard that that someone was on life support, after an operation to remove a blood clot in his brain failed. So do not 'play play' with your life with unecessary things (glue, drugs, others), and use it for something useful!

Yeo

How to "God is personal again"?

2009-02-09T21:27:00.002+08:00

Today was a long day.. Started school at 9.30am @ the library working on my E-learning Assignment (ALS101), and ended school at 7.30pm. There was a 3hr break in between though, but the time was used to complete part of the assignment...Tough life in Uni.

I was reflective upon what my Pastor had commented about the youth in my church, that some of them had not have taken certain practices in church service seriously. Reminded my level youth during Bible study time to really be still at times and not take the church as a 'marketplace'. Hope that they can take this to heart and be reminded that withOUT Christ, we will not be where we are now, worshipping and celebrating His Work on our lives...

I had been thinking of how can we make God personal in our lives again. Many a times we Christians can be engrossed about the things of ourselves, how to achieve things for our self-gains, and so on. As a result, people take pride in themselves and not put God in their 'credits'...Even for some, this resulted in a life that does not show Christ... How/What can we do to put God back into the centre of our lives? I need to ask God for it...

So long for the day... Tomorrow morning got to swim (Target 3k or 3.8k?). Let see how it goes..
Yeo

Wa seh.. after a year and a half...

2009-02-08T21:56:00.002+08:00

Oh well, that's the life of a IT-blur and lazy man! After a year and a half of blogging inactivity, I managed to active the blog again.. Will try to put in postings as regularly as I can..

See ya around!!

2007-05-08T23:39:00.000+08:00

Hi.. Will be posted to Zhangde Primary this pri school term 3 for 5 weeks, as part of my teaching practice for my NIE course. Really excited to go into the school to take a look..Even went into their school webbie!

Gotta work hard and gain experience as much as i can in this 5 short but exciting weeks, cause there will be another 10 weeks of intensive practicum next year! BTW, congrats to Dorothy and Li Meng in completing their practicum this week. All the best!!

Anywhere, gotta read up the details that i have downloaded into my lappie. See ya!!!

Yeo

R U Willing?

2007-05-04T00:35:00.000+08:00

Something that I wanted to say to my Sec2 youths in church but had no chance to say it (due to lack of time), hence decided to type it here. For those who are not familar, read it too, and reflect..

Our church had last Sunday dedicated to one of our ministry wings, FaithActs. As part of FaithActs Sunday, we had sharings from our churchmates sharing about the pple at Tanglin Halt area, especially the youths. After which we had an Open House for the church youths to view what FaithActs has in store for the neighbourhood. It was also a time where recruitment for volunteers are essential for the befriending of the youths and the running of certain activities in FaithActs.

My Sec 2 youths were also invited (though abruptly) to the Open House. As they were playing with the table soccer and pool games, I wondered to myself: Will they be willing to befriend the youths in this area and give themselves to serve the Lord there? The best way for youths to know God is through our youths. With the same age range and have similar interests (soccer, LAN games, others), they are the best group of pple to befriend them and be a positive impact on these youths, whom some of them may really need a hand.

But youths at this point face quite a few challenges: Too focused on studies, CCAs, social life and others really take a toil on them. Indifference towards God can also affect on their response to step out of their zone and serve Him and His pple. What can we do? We can only pray and ask God to touch their lives and have a love for God and His pple.

I pray that God will touch the hearts of these 14 year olds and have a passion for these neighbourhood youths, and through their service and deeds, that they will be an example to the others around them and give glory to God.

The ball is in your court: Are You Willing..?

Yeo

Things that I did..

2007-05-02T23:34:00.000+08:00

Firstly, to the Sec 2s (and others) who are in the midst of exams now, wishing you all the best for your papers. Remember to sleep well and given thanks to God for your results!

Went into Youtube early this week after hearing about this algorithm march (sounds interesting), downloaded it and had a nice surprise! It's a series of actions that can be done individually and as a group (more fun in a grp) and it blends in very well when done in masses. Cool video! Wonder how the Japanese pple thought of such things??

I also ended a 50km night cycling event with my friends from SYFC, We went from Simei to Changi Village, through Changi Coastal Rd, ECP, Fort Rd, Elspanade, HarbourFront, Pasir Panjang and stopped at NUS for basketball! Crazy as it is, we had a lot of fun (and aching muscles) and times at these build up bonds between us.

Anyway, it has been quite a exciting mid-week, wonder what God has instored for me this week end?

BTW, NIE teachers, exam results are expected to come out on the 8th June, so do take note!!

Yeo

Was I oversensitive? Or too nosey?

2007-04-27T23:43:00.000+08:00

Proir typing this blog, I recalled that I had gain some weight! Sadly, most of them are fats, around my tummy area. I'm officially 68 kg and 1.76m, which makes my BMI to be around 22.4, making it borderline, but still vulnerable to the overweight category (and I just took a packet of chips! Empty calories).. So must be careful of my weight increase.. swim tomoro morning..

Anyway back to my main topic... My younger bro SMSed me that he had brought a PSP! (I also want!!) I was quite furious at first, cause I'm not very please with the way he used his money. He had some 'debts' to clear and I questioned his motives in getting it when he should be repaying what he owned. But he had responded that he had given the thought prior to getting it, (and his birthdae is ard), so I accepted..

But more things came in: He came back with a refurbished set, with major items missing (other than the main PSP, battery and wire, there were nothing inside), and he paid almost 400 for it! I was frustrated and asked him whether he asked around before getting one. He said yes.

In the evening, my sister and I had an argument with my dad on this matter. He commented that we do not understand him and his style (which I have to say that it was true). But what I wanted was that we are here and we can give him opinions of where to get the stuff, and not waste money and getting less that you wished for. Yes, I do not have the right to tell my bro or anyone not to buy something that he loves, but firstly, he could have saved the money for rainy days first and get what he wants later (PSP might be cheaper then), and secondly he could have checked for other places for PSPs instead of jumping to a stall to buy one.

Later I thought to myself: He was the one who bought the console, but why am I so frustrated.. Ah oh well.. Think about it.. Even I do go crazy at times..

Yeo

Old problem coming back!!

2007-04-25T23:14:00.000+08:00

The first day of my holidays turned out to be a "disaster": My old health problem of ITBS is back, and both legs have it! It happened when I wanted to do some running (for training and possibly IPPT) this morning.. After my first 2km, the left leg atarted to give way, after that the right leg gave way! Cannot run without stopping for a while to rest, and now I have to walk slowly! Sad sad..

Walked back in pain and awakardly, the pain persisted. Guess the warm-ups and stretchings are not enough. Gotta rest the leggys and do more stretchings at home to lessen the pain. Guys and gals: PLEASE stretch properly before you do exercise! You may think that it is silly, but it's worth it in the long run..

Yeo (Pain..)

Free Man!!

2007-04-24T17:58:00.000+08:00

At last, I completed my Math exam paper! The paper was managable for me, and it came out what i prepared for, so hopefully I can pass! Now, I'm a free man till mid-June, where I will need to prepare for my teaching practice for 5 weeks, beginning of term 3.

What to do now? I cannot work (got a job already in NIE), cannot play too much (best time to clear ministry and personal stuff), cannot sleep too long (will feel more sleepy).. Guess must use the time really well.

So for those preparing for exams, please take care and don't overstress yourself..

Yeo

37hrs, and counting...

2007-04-22T23:41:00.000+08:00

In another 37+ hours, I will be taking my 2nd and last exam paper for this semester in NIE. Geometric topics are challenging, especially the part of deductive reasoning, where you have to reason it out what you derive from your answers.. Anway, gotta learn this so that I can teach the young ones on basic geometry, which they will learn..

Please pray for me as I undertake this paper, that I will do fine. Past papers showed that questions can be challenging.. Also pray for plans for my church youths (on the study materials).

Nothing much for this week.. gonna sleep soon. Pple, please take care of yourself, wherever you are..

Yeo

Theoretical or Practical??

2007-04-21T23:09:00.000+08:00

Last Friday, I had a 'consultation' session with my math prof on my lesson plan (LP) assignment. It was a reflective and thought-searching one, as she went into the details in ensuring that my LP was relevant to the real world.

She's a great lecturer, and she had pre-empted me that her comments will be 'the worst', so that i will be prepared for the worst (in primary schools). The one main thing that she commented was the fact that some parts of my assignments are 'theoretical', meaning that it is written in a general manner, and lacked the practical side on the most important side, the LP itself.

As i reflected on her words (and thinkin of my grade :( ), it dawned on me this question: Am I also like the LP, too much 'theory' and short of the 'practical' aspect of life? If so, how will that affect me in my life as a Christian and how will that affect my interactions with my youths? Sometimes, I dwelled on BS too much on my youth and struggled to think of what to do for them, but neglected the practical (leading them in the application of biblical truths, having things other than BS..).

Even though I added the practical side to my assignment at the later part of the assignment, she suggested to put them into the LP itself. My first concern was space constraint, but she dismissed that. It's like real life: Why put all the application stuff somewhere (and possibility NOT use it later) when the best time to use it is NOW??

Think about it: Why wait when you can do it NOW?

Yeo

I faint, after 6 months!!

2007-04-19T22:44:00.000+08:00

At last after 6 months, I'm able to write a section in my OLD blog... Wonder what really happened to my computer or blogger..

Anyway.. by then, I'm preparing for my final paper for this first year, Math! Geometry take all of the questions. Don't underestimate it (i know you have learnt it in school), this paper focus also on deductive proof, which needs you to proof that something works and this is tough!

During the past 6 months, I also had new posts in church, went into biathlon (NUS 07) and swam quite a bit for fitness. Guess life at 26 can be really exciting!!

Anyways.. hope to see more reflections coming!!

WH

A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D+, D, F?

2006-11-24T19:43:00.000+08:00

On the 29th Nov, I will unofficially receive my first grades in NIE.. for 1 subject. My art lecturer has almost completed the marking for the visual diary and portfolio, and I will collect them on the date stated. Though I could have collected it earlier, it crashes with my GESL session, so I have decided to put that first, and collecting my results later.

Over the past 48 hours, I finalized the details (hopefully) of my GESL program with Clementi Pri, went to search for my favourite Transformer toys (heehee), and tired walking around (spent at least 20 click on foot, save $$). Guess exercising the mind and body was done in that period of time.

Anyway..tired after a day out. Hoping that all will go well. See ya around.

Yeo

Maths Paper Faint..

2006-11-22T18:06:00.000+08:00

Took the Maths exams just 5hr ago, and one word to describe it.. Faint! Shocked to see questions that I have never thought it will come out (even though i have prepared). Some of my friends have the same sentiments too, complaining that the questions were.. sad.

Anyway, with the finish of this paper, I can really take a short break (1/2 dae!!) before I move on to the next stuff.. GESL!! One more week to GESL completion and I'm looking forward to joining the kids for a time of fun and play.. But the YCM side has not replied me yet, so I'm a little worried... Pray that I will be able to get the money..

Anyway, results will come out on Boxing Day, though my fren told me that it's on the 1st week of Dec.. Anyway, break, here I come!!

Yeo

Glory to God...

2006-11-19T22:57:00.000+08:00

Just changed my blog to a new beta thing.. Though I have absolutely no idea how to tag (haha), as long as I can still blog, no worries!!

Been reflecting upon what has happened and realized that at the end of the day, everything goes back to God, whether the outcome is good or not. Recently, I have received an email from my church staff, praising me for leading a few people in making a decision to be baptised. I was glad that my bro and sis in Christ (Jia Yann and Albert) has took the step to proclaim theirfaith to the world, but come to think of it, I did not do much of the work. I mearly lead a few Bible Study sessions, guided them in prayer sometimes and others. Not much to be proud of.

Another time was when I had my meeting with my youth cell, their progress and their love for God and His Word. I was with them for the past 4 years and really, as I looked uopn how they have changed, I think there's only one thing to say, that is God has made this possible. Without Him, people will not be touched; Without Him, many will not be convicted to do His Will; Without Him, I will led them astray..

At the end of the day, it firmly affirms me that all things are caused by God and He should take all glory, not me. I'm just His instrument for His Use.

Yeo

2 weeks w/o bloggin

2006-11-18T23:11:00.000+08:00

Hi..After a fortnight 'break', I'm back bloggin! Not actually a break la. For the past weeks, I had been rushing to complete 3 assignments, 1 maths test, 1 Science MCQ exam, and a GESL (or CIP) project. After this, there's a Maths exam and a GESL trip to complete! Wa shiok but stressed!!

Been really used for the past week and a little tired, esp the GESL work. Liasing with Clementi Primary, the farms and the transport, made me realise that tinkgs in Singapore are not cheap! But the farms are really something that I look forward to. A time to relax and fun with the primary school kids..

Received an email from KJ, a panelist in Young Changemakers, NYC. The team gave us questions to ponder and clarify our purpose for the GESL project. Really challenged by the motives of my team and it helped us to be a little more specific in future when we want to do projects..Cool but stressed. Hope that we can learn from this, irregardless we get the grant or not..

Anyway..good to talk it out sometimes. I had a chance to talk with someone that i have a heart for. Hope that this is just the start of something good..but not up to me alone to decide.. heehee

So something for you to note: Observe your surroundings and talk when necessary. Take care readers!

Yeo

Squeeze brain out!!

2006-10-31T23:22:00.000+08:00

Preparing BS is not easy.. Got to think of the appropriate Bible passage and applying it correctly, in context.. very stressed! This is what i have been doing for the past 2 weeks: preparing bible study material for a group of sec 1 kids.. U see: The actual bible study materials that we planned to do cannot arrive to us early, so I am planning sessions to emsure that the kids' Sundays aer well spent in the Lord..

Anyway, been falling ill for the past 2 days or so. The feeling is like a ton of weight over my brain and body..veri heavy. Will be going to the clinic tomoro. Pl pray for speedy recovery..

A short one, so that i can rest.. see ya aound..

Yeo

Girlfriend

2006-10-29T22:23:00.000+08:00

Hi.. For those who have seen my nick in MSn, you may be thinking: Yeo (or Wee Hwa) must be either desperate or crazy to be in need of a girlfriend!! Haha, guess that thought came into my mind at times when I'm free, but when I'm busy, I will forget about it!!

But frankly speaking, at the age of 25, many will say it's too young to have a gf. People will say..can wait somemore. But as l looked, my frens who are younger than me are attached!! I'm stressed too la, have not tasted the bliss of being in love with someone.. so envious :[

Sadly, I also know of a few people who broke up, after years of courtship..It's very tough for both sides in this situation, and I think I'll be like the girl, crying in my room, if we were to break up. So, before starting, it's important to choose the girl carefully, for it's a heavy responsibility.

Personally, I like girls with long hair (??), quiet and understanding, supports me in what I do, and will be good if we have some common interests. One MUST is that she should be a growing believer in Jesus Christ, if not, I will not consider her.

Not to reason that I'm tough on this, but this is also God's Will for me and part of His plan for me. To have a relationship with a non-believer will be like 2 bulls of different breeds, tied up together to plow a land. Both will pull in different directions and intensity, and the weaker one will be 'pulled' by the stronger one..torturous. Must think of the future in a relationship, that includes marriage and parenting times...

So if U are interested in a 25 year old boy, traditional and quiet, face full of pimples, a little fat and sporty, ??? do get back to me (?!?!?!?!) no lah, just kidding. As these are my thoughts, you are not obliged to reply..heehee..

What should I buy tomorrow for Art??

Yeo

Thank God in good and BAD times..

2006-10-27T21:40:00.000+08:00

My father and my grandmother were discharged from SGH this week! Doctor's had done tests and scans on him and diagnosed as stomach ulcer. No surgery, just antibiotics and drugs to control the situation. As for my granny, doctors did not say anything, but i assume that everything was okie (fluid overload situation had subsided), and thus there was no need to stay in SGH. Anyway, I was glad that both are out of hospital...

Just had a Math test this morning.. Was okie, but with my usual "descriptive reasoning" in my previous test papers, I finished the paper almost at the dot. Scary, but should be able to pass it well. Now to tackle DED100 assignments and DCA Art time!!

Have been really busy lately and being tired as a result of all the stuff, but remember to remember God at all times. He is the one who provides all the situations and solutions for me.. Come to think of it.. When can i buy my bicycle wheels??

Yeo

Sprint, OD, HIM, IM..

2006-10-22T23:22:00.000+08:00

Woke up at 8.. first thing i did: Connent to WWW, and looking forward to Ironman World Championship 2006, Kona Hawaii. Quite a few sport events coming up near the end of the year, Standard Chartered Marathon, World Gymnastic Championships, F1 season finale and others. But I chose Ironman, mainly because that what I hope to do in future..

But only read a bit, stop abruptly as I need to go to church (to minister and be ministered), so stopped at the point where they showed Normann doing his marathon.. B4 I left, I checked the leaderboard, it was Normann Stadler and Michellie (confirmed spelt wrongly) Jones leading the pack.. so exciting.

Then after my youth group, got my 3G mobile and surfed the webbie and found that both of them won the Ironman Pro category! Good for them, both are avenging their losses (Normann had a blown tyre and had to DNF; while Michellie was second to 6x world champion Natacha Badmann of Switzerland in 2005) with victories.

Later at home went in to know more about Ironman triathlon and saw Ironman Canada, 1989 World Championships in Kona. But the most intriguing one was the clip of Julie Moss competing the 1982 Ironman. Really admire her strength and determination, sadly she lost the championship then.

Really want to an Ironman when I grow old, but as the saying says "Go slow", so I targeted the Osim tri in 2007 (Sprint or OD..stil deciding)..Heehee start training soon..

A thot for bros and sis in Christ: When God says NO, it means YES to something better.

Yeo

Tired

2006-10-20T23:03:00.000+08:00

Recent things have been draining me down. My dad and granny's hospitalization, assignments not completed, GESL, ministries.. Phew,really a lot of things to clear le!! So today and possibly on Monday, will do nothing but go for exhibitions in parts of Singapore for the Biennale 2006. A time for me to relax and also prepare for my art assignment (Has not part in it, just adding extra views on art).

Really excited to see how artist do their artwork in contemporary fashion. Went to Indus Rd, City Hall and Bugis area and finally to Tanglin Camp, where most of the artworks are.. Wanna know more? Go discover yourself!!

My daddy is in a better state now. Thank God for his hand on him. He went for an endoscope around 3 hours ago. Must be in pain now. Ask for your intecession for my father.

BTW, I need some tips in getting a girlfren!! Haha..Any of you can assist, I will appreciate (though I am bloody busy la..).

Wishing all of you happy holidays.. and see U around.

Yeo.

Someone gave me a name, but not from my family!!

2006-10-18T22:39:00.000+08:00

I'm not sure if you have asked this question when your looked at my blog (thanks for your support!): Why is the title of the blog "My Name, His Life"?

As many of you will know, I come from a non-Christian family and the Chinese usually have this custom: Whenever a child is going to be born, his/her parents will go to a Chinese master (in a temple or a geomancer) to ask for an auspicious name, hoping that this name will bless him in his life, protect him and so on.. I asked my parents and they said that my name (Wee Hwa) was given by a monk in a temple.

When I started this blog, I realize that even though a name makes a person unique (and forms an identity), it only acts as a reminder of who I am by name. And the Lord has made my life special by firstly being in His family, and giving me life and the privilege to serve Him. It was there that I decided that the title of my blog is My Name His Life, to say that my life belongs to Him, even though it has my name.

I'm not an expressive person with words, so please forgive me for bad English posted in this blog (Teacher don't know English??Die la!).

Yeo

2006-10-18T22:22:00.000+08:00

An update of my grandma: It's been like almost 3 weeks since she was hospitalized and her condition is stabilized. Recently she had a bout of skin rashes on her skin, especially on her face and back. Guess she had been been scratching (and her immunity is low, so a higher incidence of infection). A skin biposy had been done this morning and results will not be out so early.

She had been able to drink juices and water (though she hated to eat solid food) and had a happier disposition. God has been blessing her in sustaining her life and having the care and support of my aunties and uncles. Her fluid overload case seemed to have dwindled but she's still under medication. BTW, she's 'like a child' now (despite being 76), stubborn and needed to be coaxed for exercise.

Just as life seemed better for me, I heard that my dad was admitted to hospital on Tuesday night. The situation was that while working (around 3pm), he complained of acute pain in his abdomen area, and decided to cycle to the polyclinic to check. The doc referred him to SGH and he cycled back home, changed and went to the hospital (bearing the pain). Admitted to A & E in the evening, and now on normal ward.

Docs suspected a stomach ulcer that might have gave way, but concrete tests need to be done to establish the exact problem. They said that surgery might be the last resort, if things do not go well. Anyway, i will be updated by them on his conditions. Hope that it is not serious..

Is the Lord telling me something thru these incidents?? I have no idea at this point, busy and troubled by things around me. But i do know that He is sovereign and willl take care of things. I just need to continue to do His Will faithfully and ...

Thanks for your prayers and concerns. Do ask for your prayers and your understanding if I am busy or if my temper goes 'wild' during this time.

Yeo

Tired and tried

2006-10-13T00:02:00.000+08:00

Sigh.. I am falling a little ill.. A bit of cold.. Guess it's stress-related, as i need to rush out assignments and complete things for school. Resting is really a God-given gift. This weekend come quick!!

Been encouraged by the Muslim children this evening as I took the MRT to do BSF. Saw 2 tired young boys encouraging each other just as time to break fast is coming. Really salute these kids.. think about it: They need to wake up and eat early and observe the time of fasting, where no food and drinks allowed the whole day. Tough for them but good to see that they are 'training' up, and learning the things to do during this period of Ramadan.

Will be thinking of dropping some stuff in church..tough but necessary. Please intercede for me..

One more think, HCJC will be having an overnight cycling event this Sat weekend, and I am involved. Please pray for safety and open hearts. At last my hobby utilized for God!!

Yeo.. The one and only...

2006-10-09T21:55:00.000+08:00

Thanks for those who have been keeping my granny in prayer. Thank the Lord for sustaining her for the past few days. She seemed happier (don't want us to see her suffer) and likes to eat fruits, instead of solid food.. Tends to cough though..

Went to the hospital with the intention of sharing the gospel, but realize that I asked her only one question. She was not responding to me and my question, and my heart sanked. It was not the she was angry, just that she was not able to understand me. Wanted to probe on but i decided to hold on.. Was a little sad after the visit.

At last, I had my Primary 2E class photo of JTPS in my desktop. Everytime I see it, I felt happy in my heart. though it was a short 6 months (of teaching, scolding and talking big things..), the 6 months were almost perfect.. Really hard to see them go, but in a sense I think I cannot put too much love in a class. The others will not be able to receive it too..

So a question for you: Which do U prefer? Studying or Working?

Yang Wei Hua (My hanyu pinyin name..)

Tired and hazy..

2006-10-07T22:27:00.000+08:00

The haze has gone up to 150 today.. Foresee that it will be worse.. Please take care by drinking lots of water and rest. For the 'gung-ho' ones, exercise with caution.

Had this problem for past 2 days: Took a 4 hour nap (normally 2 is enough), then cannot sleep for the wee hours.. Wonder what is happening to me, whether it's too tired or stressed with work. Really must sleep well..if not my life will be in chaos.

Realized that blogging is interesting.. not say cool (too common) but people can really see what I am doing or facing, even though they do not have time to talk to me.. But it's better to meet up for a coffee and a chat.

Thanks for those who have put my grandma in your prayers.. Appreciate your gestures..

Think about it: When was the last time you talked to your grandparents? Show love to them.

The Lord my God heard my cry..

2006-10-07T22:16:00.000+08:00

Really an eventful Friday night, where i knew that God has comforted me of my sorrow...

It was the church prayer meeting, and the theme was on healing. Throughout the worship and sermon it was fine, until the point where my Pastor called for people who need to be healed, that God ministered me on my seat.. It was really heartwarming and I have nothing to say but to let tears and mucus flow freely from my heart.. I was wrenched at first, not knowing how to cope if my grandma passed on (she's alive, but in 'not so good' position').

The Lord came in and comforted me, and through prayers from the church staff, I managed to settle down and thank God for making me realize my love for my grandma. I ask of your prayers as i plan to share the gospel tomorrow to her.. Pray for courage and right words..

Though I had other problems that needed healing, that was my priority that i need to settle with God. Not easy but will ask God for strength and trust..

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, you will not despise." Psa 51:17

My heart is hard to understand...

2006-10-05T23:14:00.000+08:00

I heard the news that my grandmother may be leaving this world soon. Her right lung and kidneys are damaged and many of her other organs have ceased working. As i reflected on her conditions, I recalled the times that I'm with her, while my parents were working then. It was my happiest childhood then, with laughter and sadness to accompany my toddler days.

I remembered crying unceasingly when I had to return to my parents' home during weekends and there was a sense of 'hatred' at first, but as time passed by, I realize that it was necessary as no one will be at home protecting me.

Deep in my heart I was troubled... The 'busyness' of life had caused me to have less contact with my grandmother and I really have no idea how to cope if she passed away just like that. It's been like almost 16 years since I had a funeral. I really have no idea what to do, what to expect, how to deal with it..

Please pray for me for God to talk to me in this situation.. Feeling really confused about this...

Yeo

MCL or ITB? Giant or others..

2006-10-03T18:26:00.000+08:00

Walking is little better today.. Went to sports clinic in AH to get my problem diagnosed.. Thank God that I had thought too much! It was diagnosed as ITB Friction Syndrome..commonly known as the runner's knee (though I had little or no miles logged for running..). SO rest, stretch and lowered intensity exercise for now, till recovery..

This morning, I wrote down what I can buy for my bike.. Haha, I realize that there are more than 15 bikes that i can buy with 3.5k.. Scary but with more choices, can do more.. heehee

So people.. do stretch and warm up b4 u start anything in sports. Next trip to AH will be physio..

Yeo

My 11th post...

2006-10-01T23:27:00.000+08:00

A short one, but laso realized that it's my 11th post.. cool!! Though there's isn't a need to talk about it, but really great to be at that mark. Next will the the 100th?

Just realized that with around 3.5-4k to use for my bike (not now), there are a lot of choices to choose from. Other than my previous post on my dream bike, there are also other bikes that allow me to have a better use of my money through providing great frames and accessories.. I will be quite confused by then.

But I will settle my cycling issues later, once i have settled my studies and work first. They are more important. But there's no harm digging into bikes' websites to peep into their goods!!

Yeo

I'm Stupid, Rash and ??

2006-10-01T18:09:00.000+08:00

I completed my first biathlon (500m swim, 5K run) last Sat morning, but I got injured in the completion of it..

My last post talked about DNPing the biathlon due to the injury. The morning of the competition, it felt okie, thus I decided to go for it. Ate well, rested not so well (Slept for a few minutes, then woke up..), was ready to go.

The swim was okie, but the problem started at the run, where I felt a twitch in my knee. By then, I should have stopped, but I continued with the pain.. It got worse and I struggled through the run. At last after attaining the completion of it, I was walking like a penguin: I could not bend my legs properly..Went to see a doc and got medicine for it- Inclusive of a visit to sports clinic for a check and possibly some physio.

When I told some of my friends about it, they commented about my rashness. My parents were also worried for me. In my heart, I was disappointed with myself. By trying to gain personal glory, I disregarded my parents' concerns and advices and proceeded on to do something stupid to my body. So do not think that your parents do not care for you when they do not respond to your needs or comment something on you. They are concerned for you!!

After the rest needed to heal it, I will come back again. Next goal..Triathlon in 2007.

Thot for us: Think with your mind before you act with your heart.

NIE Biathlon... Gone??

2006-09-29T16:27:00.000+08:00

One more day to the event and something bad happened to me.. I strained my MCL (medial cruciate ligament)! I'm considering giving up on the event (veri hard leh) for the sake of my health, but my heart is not willing to give up.. So hard!! First event DNP??

Had a good break this week. Did nothing much on my studies, but focused on playing and enjoying.. Time to get back to earth and start moving on with the group work and personal assignments.

I had a chance to be a tutor for the first time. I am volunteering in FaithActs, a wing of my Church. My first student was Shawn from P5. He is quite okie in his studies, just that he has difficulty grasping concepts and being careless. Hope that he will do well for his exams and have a good time with him tutoring..One more coming..

I also realize that with 3.5 to 4k in my hand, buying a mid to mid-high range of bike can be very stressful cause there are many choices!! So luan and hope that I can choose and find my bike...

So long, pple.. See you around. One thing to think: What is love to you? Hope to hear from you.

Yeo

My Bike..

2006-09-26T00:33:00.000+08:00

Wonder if U can see my bike..

Fondue: Heaven or Hell?

2006-09-26T00:23:00.000+08:00

At last, after a week of groaning (for not bringing my IC to get a $25 Haggen Daz Voucher), my mom bro and I went to eat at Haggen Daz last Sun. We went to eat Fondue, which taste like heaven (with the icecream, fruits and other accessories in Belgian Choc..) to us.. But 'hell soon awaits' for me..

As i went back home, I saw my flabs!! Oh no! must be the icecream fondue. Must exercise to shed them off. I decided to cycle at night to shed the extra calories off my bod. Here I go, cycling to Tuas Checkpoint again, but this time I stretched myself a little (motivated to destory the cal!!) and tried to go to the other end.. alias tiredness and fatigue came over me and I have no choice but to go back home..

Did a total of 88k on that for 4 hrs, very slow ride (so as to exhaust my fats as much as possible). Well cycling at night has its good points, but nothing beats cycling in the daytime (brighter, tanner and stronger!!). BTW, I went back home at 0330hrs, Monday morning. Next day, knee pain!!

Thot of the day: With output, there must be input..

Yeo

Something different..

2006-09-21T11:13:00.000+08:00

Attached is what I'am going to save for..My next bike!! Here are the details..

Frame: Giant TCR Advanced 2005/6 (Monocoque construction, T800 carbon fibre..)
Wheelset: Shimano R500 black or Mavic Aksium Race (Race ready)
Drivetrain: (incl bb, excl hubs..) Shimano 105 (Entry level race set)
Black Aluminium Handlebars, Stems, Seatpost (stronger than carbon, so more power to transfer), white handlebar tape..
Saddle: Preferably Selle Italia SLR!! (Light and flat)
Pedals: Shimano SPD (Black)

Heehee.. this will cost be ard 3.5 to 4k, time to eat instant noodles..

Cycling RoX!

Yeo

U n I make choices..

2006-09-20T23:38:00.000+08:00

Today, was a full day in school, ended around 3.15pm after an hour of Science, Psychology, Break and Maths. Maths was really tough, so tough that my mind could not think properly.. Thankfully today's topic was on inverse (additive and multiplicative), so slightly easier.

A friend of mine asked me for my opinion on a road bike last evening, and i decided to give him my 2 wheels' worth. At the end of the day, I told him that it's his choice that matters, despite how 'experienced' advices could be. For he's gonna 'stick his bums' on the bike, not mine..

Likewise in life, we make choices and decisions. When things do go tough, we ask for advice. Good or bad, we still have to make our decision and our choice matters as we will be responsible for the choices made. We choose that, not our frens. All the more this is important regarding choices that could last eternity long.. Think about it..

Tonight, gotta 'chiong' for my art assignment..thinking of ideas. Sign of increasing roughness in my brain lining..

Yeo :?

1 down, 5 to go..

2006-09-19T18:25:00.000+08:00

Hope that you had a good morning..

I passed up my assignment this morning. Another burden down,,phew. Was stressed hard last night tackling the question, not knowing whether the essay is relevant or not. Nevertheless, it's done..but another 5 more to go!! Gotta rest for a short while before focusing on the papers..

In order not to lose touch with primary school kids and their work, I have decided to volunteer to do tuition for kids! Will start tomorrow, so I'm excited and looking forward to see them, though I do not know them yet..heehee. Guess it's a good way to keep myself updated with the trends of the kids.

I cycled 55km this afternoon as my class ended at 1030am..Where did I go? Westwards to Tuas Checkpoint and also went to Bukit Timah area to get something.. really tired after the cycle, but felt great and ready to go on, though an ice-cream will make it !!! (Haggen Daz anyone??). People who are reading this should know that exercising is good for your health, so if u r not doing it, do it soon! But please check with your doctor first.

3 more days to term break.....

Yeo

No Haggen Daz!!

2006-09-18T22:39:00.000+08:00

Ah! Did I say I wanted to eat Haggen Daz on Sunday? Well I didn't! MY Haggen Daz was a voucher that needed to be verified with my IC, and I did not bring my wallet on Sunday! So no choc fondue for me..Sob Sob :(

Today as I went through my Education Psychology Class, I was deeply humbled by my thots on people with special needs. A question was posed by the lecturer: Can a person who cannot walk and talk fit into the mainstream society? My mind was a 'No', with images of people who have no legs and cannot talk. I though to myself: Based on that, it's impossible...

Then the lecturer showed a video, which gave me the most shocking/humbling experience on that day: I saw my church youth in the video. Deep in my heart, I wanted to cry, cause I know that she is one big exception (yet i did not take note of it). And with the video depicting her perseverence and tenacity, I was deeply humbled with the words I had muttered earlier...

So friends, please think before you speak/judge, for you will never know what he/she can do. Something for U to ponder.

Yeo

A day of rest and relax, before the battle..

2006-09-17T16:59:00.000+08:00

Sundays are usually reserved for my church and family. I'm the only believer in the family, so I can be a little stressed up sometimes in terms of showing my faith to them. As for my church, more stress!! Why? Cause I facilitate a few cell groups in church, so must lead them into spiritual maturity..all the more scary when some of them are knowledgable in the Bible, and I need to think 'higher ability questions' for them.

But what I fear most is their destination after death. As most of them are born in Christian families, they are inculcated with biblical values right from they learn ABCs. Some of them are really knowledgeable, but when asked personal questions about their faith, some of my group kids cannot answer them or they kept quiet. What are they thinking? Can they really say that they believe that Jesus died for their sins and they had committed thier lives to Him, as Savior and Lord? That's my concern for them, cause if they do not have Jesus in their heart, their destination after death is hell. Period.

Even though I am training to be a teacher, I have difficulty expressing myself in English, and sometimes I blend in other dialects and Chinese in my sharing of things. It can be really interesting to share what you know in another language other than English, and the results can be heart-provoking at times (cause it's more personal to me..though annoying to the others..).

Tonight, we will be going down to Haggen Daz (Forgive me for the spelling..) with my mom and bro for choc fondue. Prepare for a loss of voice and more pimples!!

Line to ponder: Da3 shi4 teng2 ni3 ma4 shi4 ai4 (In Chinese, To beat you is to dote you; to scold you is love you..)

Yeo

First posting!!!

2006-09-17T00:27:00.000+08:00

Hi. This is my first post in my blog..Really very excited to talk about my thoughts and views on things that i see and the happenings that i have.

Personally, I have past through a quarter of a century. From a boy (where i can think and reflect) to a pupil, to a teen and a man (process is still ongoing), I have seen things and situations and I will share from my experiences, so if you do not agree, pl do not 'hoot' me.

That's all. See ya around!!

Yeo