how was the musical?

it was a million times better than good! seeing how the 4th level sanctuary was packed to maximum, people cheering with each scene that ended, and us getting closer to curtain call, signalled we were nearing the end of the gruelling 6-month long journey together as a youth group.

indeed it was one hell of an awesome experience, and i wouldn't have noticed if alaster didn't mention it (not because i'm ignorant but c'mon! we were so busy!): 'This is the first time ever since I came into JG where everybody's so bonded.' WOW! (not to what he said but the reality of his words) a journey that could have caused our youth group to stumble/break apart caused by differences and disagreements, have actually brought us closer together, stronger than ever.

what doesn't kill us, will only make us stronger. i have not been this excited since the beginning of the year, with the 'high' dwindling as the months passed. now i am recharged again for many more years of these, the late nights, the constant arguments, but the love and support we give each other has truly been an inspiration.


my amazing youth group; for this, everything was worth its while.


the fateful saturday afternoon, forcing quek to play photobooth with me on his mac.

my dear friend has been tested +VE for H1N1, and the few of us working ones have been asked to stay home for 2 days. when i told my boss, she even sent 2 of my other colleagues to the doc's then home. social responsibility is everybody's part to play huh?

i mean, how 'surreal' (in all sense of the word) is this? these pandemics that have been threatening the world has never really been a concern, always taking for granted that it will never happen to us. imagine the shock and fear when i found out quek's tested +VE, and the reality that a pretty big handful of us were in close contact with him over the weekend.

to date, quek's ok, starting on his medication of tamiflu(???) and whatnot. i'm ok, only a slight sore throat. other than that, every else of me seems to feel ok. Lord, you got through us through the last pandemic. rid quek's body of the virus, and keep his family and everyone who was around him safe. AMEN!!!

now back to my emails... =)

pardon the lack of entries, but i'll soon be back to update after IT is over.
for now, i will be burying my head in my notes for the stupid test this saturday.

for YOU who's coming to our musical tomorrow night, it's gonna be the sweetest choice you've made for awhile.

don't lose your hope here... XOXO.

PS. LYNETTE I KNOW YOU'RE READING THIS. 
BLESSED 21ST!!!! ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!! LUV YOU!!!!!

it wasn't so bad, the resort-on-water. expected the place to be crappy, cos marc described it to be quite nasty when he recced the place. but i think that mindset kinda made the experience better; no expectation no disappointment!

had fish every meal, until i couldn't take it and turned to my koka laksa during supper on the 2nd night. food was good tho, not fantastic, but decent enough to not complain.

was dreading the trip initially, cos i never did enjoy fishing, and nobody does anything else other than that at a kelong right? then, i got acquainted with a fishing line called the jiggler. needless to say, the squealy feeling of seeing even the smallest of fish on your line is pretty much indescribable. only fished the first day tho, then was practically stuck to the mj table. was awesome to say the least, with the adults sitting beside us and 'tuitioning' us to play the best possible, and coming up with the elimination way of allowing everyone who wants a touch of those tiles a chance. then there was bridge too, another favourite game of mine.

adults karaoke-d the 2nd night, bet they had fun those old fogies. hahahaa. didn't even use my camera, was practically running around just enjoying everything... away from technology and the post-modern world. really isn't about the destination sometimes, but the company you have. i can go to the nearest of places, eg. msia, but still have an awesome time just cos i'm there with the 'right' people. if you do get what i mean...

good times good times. to the next holiday, we'll be a-comin'! =D

woke up at 0545hrs this morning, only to rush to the car and speed off to the airport.

yes, the day has come (and gone), with my bitching partner and beloved gf flying off to LA for 6 wks! omg. i rem telling her to not go, if not i won't have anybody to complain to at will. seeing her walk off into the departure halls (and not looking back!!!!) was nothing short of sadness, but also joy that the wks ahead for her is going to be one in a million.

rachtan, you promised to blog every single day. so you better!! if not you come back you die.



xoxo, G