Birthday Entry - A Reminiscence
Day: Saturday, 11th June 2005
Time: 1557hrs
Location: Home alone
Listening: Safe in a Crazy World Album by Corrinne May
Feeling: Neutral
Hello everyone......well....today's my bdae......have received wishes from people around me....thanks alot of the wishes and blessings....appreciate it....it goes to show that one is not forgotten... =)
Looking back.....21years of my life has passed.....time reali flies......it can be said that now..i'm offically an adult....can kinda "do whatever" I like.....hehez......but then....i guess..the real journey in life has offically started.....as now...u are so called given the keys to your life....the coming years to come will see me building my future......no one can foresee what is gona happen.....but let's hope for the best..and trust in God's guidance.....for now....let's just finish my debt to the country...haha =)
Let's take a short peep into the past 21 years....
0-10years:
As much as I can remember....my childhood is a satisfied one.....not to say its bad or whateva....its normal with most people i guess.....but i feel blessed personally in a special way.....my parents and brother and extended dote on me alot...(maybe becos i'm the youngest in the whole family..hehez... =p).....receiving lotsa love and guidance.....this period of time is where i started schooling and making friends.....some of which until today...are still in contact with me...and can be called my brothers.....(right Mike??) =D
1993 marks an important event in my life......i was able to receive Jesus finally....after spending my younger days wondering what and why do people put "something" into their mouth and being a child......also wanting to do the same.....hahah......other than that...i also joined the altar servers in my parish...which until today...i'm a member of it.....there are many memories in it.....many of joys and sorrows...the happi moments...and the heart breaking moments.....i dare proudly say that...i'm proud to be in it...and also.....have it journey with me......
10-20 years:
Moving on......one does grow up.......and my life gradually shifted from the little things to greater things.......you become more mature...think more deeply...and start to reason......I'm very thankful that my teenage years are fruitful, healthy and safe......my parents have been understanding and supportive through the years.....as one can see..nowadays...there are many issues and problems with teenagers.....drugs.....sex... and etc....by God's grace....i didnt turn out bad or anything.....or give grave problems to my family.....in turn.....they have given me the trust and freedom....as long as the line is kept.....
so to say......my teenage years was one of freedom....to express myself...to pursue my wants and dreamz...of cos with the guidance of parents and God.....
Went to Pioneer secondary school......honestly to say...spend a wonderful 4 years there......i left many memories there......and meet someone there as well......till today.....that someone is still dear and special to me... =) Was involved in AV club and IT stuff in school......helping around in the midst of my studies.....
felt reali lucky that I didnt really have to be stressed out over my studies.......my parents kinda let me do it on my own pace and not force......like my dad used to say "its your life that you are going to live....how you wana live it in future...is how you are gona study now..."
a little advice to all students out there.....i konw that competition is stiff in singapore....but then...let's not forget....there are many other beautiful things in life..waiting for us to go and explore them......studies is not everything.....do your best....give it yr best shot....but then...remember...make time for other things also.......we only live this life once......one shot is all we have.....make the best of it.. =)
Upgraded a level to polytechnic....studied IT(networking) in Singapore Polytechnic.....the 3 years there was ok.....had fun..learnt many things with regards to studies and life......made some good friends there as well......buddies that went thru hell and heaven during the 3 years ......
I also started working part time.......firstly..in my ala mater....secondary school......as an IT assisitant.....and then with Starbucks Coffee.......become a coffee master there.....its a place which i treasure alot also......great working environment....nice people....though the pay is kinda low....u feel happy working there.....i guess...that's more impt.....being happy with your work.....
then.......the call came......time to donate your time.....hahah......national service......
21 years:
Went in national service......did my part and learnt how to protect and survive....am still doing so today.....will not talk so much about it.....not to say its bad or anything..just that..i shall wait until i ORD(finish my service)....before i sit down and write a reflection about it...so all readers...if you really wana know...u goto wait....haha...cos i ORD on 17 OCT 2006......sad rite...hahaha......
how i spend my bdae today? oh well....went to tango's pub last nite with dineth and jeremy....have a nice time there...other than that...i guess i'm stoning for the rest of my bdae...sounds sad rite..haha..but then.....juz be thankful that i lived to celebrate this day..... =)
oh yah...no forgettting to go church later....and get God's blessings.......something which i do every year.......getting God's blessing to start another year of journey....its free aniwae....hahah... =p .......
the only thorn in my heart now perhaps is that..i have not heard from someone yet....i wonder whether that someone remembered my bdae or not...oh well... =/
Looking back......I am satisfied and happy with my life......i thank everyone who came into my life....great people..or even mere strangers.......it is a blessing that we could have brushed sides.....
I thank everyone for the love...guidance....generouisty given......my sincerest apologies...for any hurts shot out by me........
Most importantly...thank you my family members.....and God...who have so many times..faithfully stood by me...even when it feels that I was alone out in the cold......
Signing off....i leave with some words of wisdom.......Happy Birthday to everyone who shares the same day as me.....tata! =D
"Birth is not one act; it is a process. The aim of life is to be fully born, though its tragedy is that most of us die before we are thus born. To live is to born every minute. Death occurs when birth stops"
"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving."
"Count your joys instead of your woes/Count your friends instead of your foes."
-----------------------------------------------------
"Each day is a gift...
A glimmering miracle to turn dreams into reality.
Our acts are immortal.
Each day harvests a chance to Love...
Daydream... Dance! Sing! Laugh! Create!
Breathe! Live Deeply!Come...
Open your heart...
Learn from the past,
celebrate the moment,
and look to the future.
Relax...
Celebrate each day with me!"
Time: 1557hrs
Location: Home alone
Listening: Safe in a Crazy World Album by Corrinne May
Feeling: Neutral
Hello everyone......well....today's my bdae......have received wishes from people around me....thanks alot of the wishes and blessings....appreciate it....it goes to show that one is not forgotten... =)
Looking back.....21years of my life has passed.....time reali flies......it can be said that now..i'm offically an adult....can kinda "do whatever" I like.....hehez......but then....i guess..the real journey in life has offically started.....as now...u are so called given the keys to your life....the coming years to come will see me building my future......no one can foresee what is gona happen.....but let's hope for the best..and trust in God's guidance.....for now....let's just finish my debt to the country...haha =)
Let's take a short peep into the past 21 years....
0-10years:
As much as I can remember....my childhood is a satisfied one.....not to say its bad or whateva....its normal with most people i guess.....but i feel blessed personally in a special way.....my parents and brother and extended dote on me alot...(maybe becos i'm the youngest in the whole family..hehez... =p).....receiving lotsa love and guidance.....this period of time is where i started schooling and making friends.....some of which until today...are still in contact with me...and can be called my brothers.....(right Mike??) =D
1993 marks an important event in my life......i was able to receive Jesus finally....after spending my younger days wondering what and why do people put "something" into their mouth and being a child......also wanting to do the same.....hahah......other than that...i also joined the altar servers in my parish...which until today...i'm a member of it.....there are many memories in it.....many of joys and sorrows...the happi moments...and the heart breaking moments.....i dare proudly say that...i'm proud to be in it...and also.....have it journey with me......
10-20 years:
Moving on......one does grow up.......and my life gradually shifted from the little things to greater things.......you become more mature...think more deeply...and start to reason......I'm very thankful that my teenage years are fruitful, healthy and safe......my parents have been understanding and supportive through the years.....as one can see..nowadays...there are many issues and problems with teenagers.....drugs.....sex... and etc....by God's grace....i didnt turn out bad or anything.....or give grave problems to my family.....in turn.....they have given me the trust and freedom....as long as the line is kept.....
so to say......my teenage years was one of freedom....to express myself...to pursue my wants and dreamz...of cos with the guidance of parents and God.....
Went to Pioneer secondary school......honestly to say...spend a wonderful 4 years there......i left many memories there......and meet someone there as well......till today.....that someone is still dear and special to me... =) Was involved in AV club and IT stuff in school......helping around in the midst of my studies.....
felt reali lucky that I didnt really have to be stressed out over my studies.......my parents kinda let me do it on my own pace and not force......like my dad used to say "its your life that you are going to live....how you wana live it in future...is how you are gona study now..."
a little advice to all students out there.....i konw that competition is stiff in singapore....but then...let's not forget....there are many other beautiful things in life..waiting for us to go and explore them......studies is not everything.....do your best....give it yr best shot....but then...remember...make time for other things also.......we only live this life once......one shot is all we have.....make the best of it.. =)
Upgraded a level to polytechnic....studied IT(networking) in Singapore Polytechnic.....the 3 years there was ok.....had fun..learnt many things with regards to studies and life......made some good friends there as well......buddies that went thru hell and heaven during the 3 years ......
I also started working part time.......firstly..in my ala mater....secondary school......as an IT assisitant.....and then with Starbucks Coffee.......become a coffee master there.....its a place which i treasure alot also......great working environment....nice people....though the pay is kinda low....u feel happy working there.....i guess...that's more impt.....being happy with your work.....
then.......the call came......time to donate your time.....hahah......national service......
21 years:
Went in national service......did my part and learnt how to protect and survive....am still doing so today.....will not talk so much about it.....not to say its bad or anything..just that..i shall wait until i ORD(finish my service)....before i sit down and write a reflection about it...so all readers...if you really wana know...u goto wait....haha...cos i ORD on 17 OCT 2006......sad rite...hahaha......
how i spend my bdae today? oh well....went to tango's pub last nite with dineth and jeremy....have a nice time there...other than that...i guess i'm stoning for the rest of my bdae...sounds sad rite..haha..but then.....juz be thankful that i lived to celebrate this day..... =)
oh yah...no forgettting to go church later....and get God's blessings.......something which i do every year.......getting God's blessing to start another year of journey....its free aniwae....hahah... =p .......
the only thorn in my heart now perhaps is that..i have not heard from someone yet....i wonder whether that someone remembered my bdae or not...oh well... =/
Looking back......I am satisfied and happy with my life......i thank everyone who came into my life....great people..or even mere strangers.......it is a blessing that we could have brushed sides.....
I thank everyone for the love...guidance....generouisty given......my sincerest apologies...for any hurts shot out by me........
Most importantly...thank you my family members.....and God...who have so many times..faithfully stood by me...even when it feels that I was alone out in the cold......
Signing off....i leave with some words of wisdom.......Happy Birthday to everyone who shares the same day as me.....tata! =D
"Birth is not one act; it is a process. The aim of life is to be fully born, though its tragedy is that most of us die before we are thus born. To live is to born every minute. Death occurs when birth stops"
"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving."
"Count your joys instead of your woes/Count your friends instead of your foes."
-----------------------------------------------------
"Each day is a gift...
A glimmering miracle to turn dreams into reality.
Our acts are immortal.
Each day harvests a chance to Love...
Daydream... Dance! Sing! Laugh! Create!
Breathe! Live Deeply!Come...
Open your heart...
Learn from the past,
celebrate the moment,
and look to the future.
Relax...
Celebrate each day with me!"
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