Saturday, December 25, 2004
Restored??
All I can say is that I'm almost restored fully..... but nevertheless, I guess I've learnt to be more free and less busy..... thx be to God..... anyway, haven't tot of wat to write in my postings.....
Back in cambodia..... miss the kids and all..... anyway, I'll try to feel in the details as soon as possible.....
been a mth since i last blog..... maybe it's a revelation.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Rest, Refreshed, Revived!!
went to SITEX 2004 at EXPO..... bought a few items and guess I wasn't pleased with one of the items as I could have saved a few dollars on it though..... anyway, bought a MP3 CD player (instead of spending money on Creative Zen Micro, which costed a bomb)..... at $99..... Dioneer..... this is a Korean brand..... not too bad..... bought a 256MB SD Card and 128MB Thumbdrive..... yeah..... guess these are the necessities i require now.....
anyway, thx yiwen for accompanying me to shop as well as getting her MPIO MP3 player too..... nice and sleek..... thx Joline for our serious and senseless chats as usual..... thx God for the weather and everything..... thx genia for the blog entry..... thx peter for the effort as the asst team leader of the mission trip team.....
Hope i can regain tat passion and enthusiasm.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Anyone who listens to my teaching and obeys me is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock." - Matthew 7:24
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Happy Moments!!
The sad moments:
Woke up late for church at 9am..... my mission team packed the stuffs and i'm not around..... how bad can it be?? I ought to rest more and reflect.....
The happy moments:
Woke up at 11am to prepare for Cheryl Liew's wedding..... our last semester facilitator..... Saw Magdeline Zee..... looks fine to me..... cool..... anyway, after tat, I rushed to church and led worship for the P6s..... really great to see them again but they are still very sian sian sort..... nevertheless I try to be more on!! After the cell(P6), we had a debrief..... everyone wanna rush off..... and suddenly..... "Happy Birthday!!" haha..... they celebrated Jun Lynn, Benny and my bday!! Haha.....
Went out with Joline as planned..... we went to esplanade but prior to that, we went to Trumpet Praise and I bought the [UP] Unified:Praise by Hillsong + Delirious..... spent an hour there I guess..... anyway, ate dinner at BK..... then we went to esplanade..... the roof terence..... so nice..... so romantic..... no lah..... we went there to see the stars, moon and sky..... hear the performance..... the guitar and vocals..... cool..... had a great chat with Jo!! Had a ice cream and we left ard 11:30pm..... nice.....
Another happy thing to celebrate is tat I'm an understudy for guitar in the music ministry..... Joline is understudy for piano..... cool rite?? haha..... anyway, hope tat we are in the same band..... band 2..... the new band..... no new name yet..... anyway, I didn't receive any emails from Jennifer, etc..... but I called her at the office as I felt God speaking to me..... so i called..... by faith, she did sent and replied to my emails but i didn't receive it..... anyway, she called back and ask whether I'm interested in becoming an understudy..... y not?? serving God is my utmost honour..... but I told her my preference is band 2..... hope God will send me there..... really hope..... yeah..... anyway, all is fine and happy!!
Lead in small ways and gain in big ways.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Friday, November 26, 2004
A long day.....
anyway, thx Joline for accompanying me on the phone for 3 hrs 45 mins..... thx God my line is free incoming..... thx genia for the chat at the hawker yesterday..... appreciate it..... was having drama in church yesterday..... it was really fun..... learning the actions, etc..... was great..... but now, i seem so restless and tired of everything.....
anyway, life will get better each day!
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Happy Birthday!!
Morning..... huimin passed me something and ran off..... weird sia..... then my class and all the pple didn't really know tat it was my bday..... anyway, i found out that joey has the same bday as me..... her class is juz next door though..... anyway, went out wif my mei..... candy..... went shopping and movies..... shutter..... was quite an interesting show..... too bad the ending wasn't tat cool..... anyway, i had my fun today..... did u all??
Hope I can smile..... genia was really nice and thoughtful in encouraging me to smile and enjoy my day!! Thx genia..... and thx fel for the bday wishes.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy." - James 1:2
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Back from Thailand..... and back from PBL symposium.....
Back from Thailand last saturday night..... feeling so tired..... i was in church the next day ard 12:30pm helping my team to do the fund raising..... kinda sad abt it as I couldn't wake up earlier on to help..... but in the end I'm glad I'm still useful to the team..... nothing's impossible with God i guess.....
Bought very little stuff back..... so unexpected..... i guess each time i wanna spend, i ask myself whether is it really needed..... remember the poor..... often upset when i take a cab to church or elsewhere..... which i did for sunday and yesterday.....
Yesterday, the PBL symposium really bring forth insight and I'm glad to be in the right poly..... a poly that really aims for excellence..... we are in our 2nd year of establishment and we can have so many major events..... refresh.....
Today's my first day in class after all the hectic schedule..... finally can relax a bit..... today's UT (Understanding Test) is tough..... my lousy science..... hai~..... all in all, i'm glad to be in where I am today and will seek Him first..... learnt a lot of things.....
Poly Forum 2004 isn't tat fantastic..... disappointment in quite a number of stuff..... esp the narrow minded facilitators..... but all in all, i like the fellowship..... it's really nice..... yeah..... sunday..... erm..... nothing much except fund raising and PBL Symposium Recee..... yesterday..... attended the symposium itself and it's cool..... 'free workshop', goodie bag and enjoyed my duties yesterday..... never felt so pressed for time and yet so fun..... missed the times in Bangkok..... will never forget this poly forum though it kinda sux in some sense.....
Thank God for my speedy recovery of my health, sleep, etc.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." - Psalm 73:25-26
Sunday, November 14, 2004
Shopping, Subway & all.....
Still rushing the powerpoint but firstly, let me get some rest..... it's been a great day today..... shopping wif Genia & her mum..... haha..... dun usually get such outings..... anyway, service at 830 was kinda cool..... as Pastor Derek was talking abt FAT!! Faithful, Available & Teachable..... so much on tat..... it's really cool..... opened up my heart, insights, etc..... was praying for Genia during service as well as all my friends..... wanna bring u all to christmas service..... Genia will be singing in the choir!! cool rite?? anyway, today's my first time eating subway food as I dun usually spend money on such ex food..... but for once ba.....
after tat subway experience, i guess i would keep it as a special thingy between me and genia..... we went shopping..... at G2000, I need to get clothes..... she was helping me check whether the shirts were okay..... haha..... interesting arh..... so sweet of her..... tat's y i said..... she's a great gal..... anyway, it was as though we were on a date..... but dun be mistaken..... we aren't on a date..... we were shopping..... with her mum too..... haha..... before tat, we went to get genia's laptop casing..... from kino..... haha..... anyway, after G2000, we walked ard and I went to watson's to get my hair dye..... tmr got more things to buy in preparation to my trip..... anyway, meeting my client early in the morning too..... hai~ so many things to settle..... went to kah woon's place for games, fellowship, etc..... it was fun..... saw ben..... wah!! rare guest..... haven't been seeing this bro..... but anyway, i miss Rin Rin's food..... my mission team is great and had our gathering on sat..... at Rin Rin's place..... everything is moving great!! thx be to God.....
Heavenly Father, may You grant genia and me good health as well as my mission team and my friends. Thx be to God..... In Jesus name, Amen!!
In His Love,
Kenny
"Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8
Saturday, November 13, 2004
Time flies.....
anyway, updates..... had a great time in knowing genia..... yesterday was fruitful..... felicia and eugenia chatted wif me on msn..... so cool rite?? fel and genia were close friends..... fel and me..... are buddies/gd friends..... genia and me are churchmates, close friends, etc..... so cool rite?? God is so full of humour..... Time really flies..... it's the 5th week of the semester and soon it will be all over..... hope to get my driving license by Jan..... really hope to get it by then..... anyway, juz had a chat on the phone wif genia..... we have a culture of praying together over the phone anytime, anywhere..... kinda cool..... love chatting wif fel too..... anyway, was really glad to talk to genia for the past 7 days!!
as time continue to fly..... Lord, bless our nation with Joy, Peace, Hope and Love.....
Poly forum is really coming..... next wed..... so excited..... anyway, i'll miss genia..... i'll see fel there too..... Lord, protect genia as I go for the forum..... =)..... guess will miss her lots.....
In His Love,
Kenny
"The only thing they suggested was that we remember to help the poor, and I have certainly been eager to do that." - Galatians 2:10
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Fret Not!!
Anyway, today's basic science lesson is really tough but still manageable..... the Reflection Journal is kinda tough..... did ask Genia for help..... thank God she did help to clarify my doubts..... thx genia!!!!! Struggled through the lesson today but learnt quite a number of things.....
Had a meeting in regards to PBL symposium, we were arranged to what we want and the MCs are the in-charge of the main groups..... thank God for giving me so many chances..... needa fix my client's PC early this morning at 7 or 8am..... gotta fly.....
Lastly, met Genia..... so cool..... we always got the same and right timing..... when I tried calling her, her phone line went dead and she was trying to call my number too!! haha..... sms also the same..... I'm beginning to like her character, attitude, lifestyle, etc..... Genia, I'll be there for ya..... as a friend, gd friend or maybe best friend!! I realised tat liking someone is not abt how often or how much u meet the person..... it's abt ur walk with God and ur relationship wif God and the others..... Genia, hope we can aim towards our life-time goal..... and purpose..... *hugs*
I'm tired..... rest first b4 i start work again.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"For nothing is impossible with God" - Luke 1:37
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Blessings, Joyful & Loving!!
What a Tuesday morning!! I woke up at 5:45am and was rushing my breakfast, etc…..
My sister juz went into the toilet just like tat….. can’t believe it..... I tot I would be late….. was supposed to meet Berenice in the morning….. didn’t manage to….. so sorry!! Anyway, didn’t blame my sis as I can understand the situation…..
Tot tat my VB fac is changing but in the end, he came to class and said, he’s gonna facilitate us till the end of our semester….. some felt sad….. but I was happy and felt relieved though….. at least he’s approachable….. I felt so blessed during the day as I chatted with Eugenia on the phone and also on the msn messenger….. it’s really been a nice time chatting wif her….. she’s cool anyway….. Stayed in class the whole day as usual….. these days are awesomely boring….. can’t imagine wat’s next!! Genia and I were chatting away and it was so cool as we prayed over the phone and msn messenger….. somehow God really speak into our hearts and it was so timely….. I attended the baptism service on Sunday and knew Genia since then….. she’s from
I was in a meeting juz now….. my student ambassadors meeting….. haha….. really stress up….. since I’m involved in SA as Asst Head of Event Management and Asst Head of Welfare….. being actively involved in the managing of pple….. seems cool….. I would say it’s my passion and joy….. I’ve ‘saved’ someone and someone is back to SA. Congrats to ya, …..
I was late for my ministry meeting with
That’s all for the blessed, joyful and loving day!!
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
Monday, November 08, 2004
Perfect Sunday!!
My routine today..... woke up, in a dizzy mode..... ate breakfast, prepared to go to my client's place to collect the computer..... came home, placed the computer and then went to Bishan for a haircut..... awesome haircut I've got..... relaxing one though..... then went to sim lim and purchase my client's computer parts..... bought the wireless PCI card and the keyboard and mouse package..... bought CDRW for myself too.....
haha..... left my mum wif the things (evil me), as I was late for service..... went to lynn's place to 'pick' her up..... my mei, lynn arh..... haiyo..... really so tired till she didn't smile..... anyway, we went to baptism service together..... had a great time seeing my P6s being baptised..... met a new friend today too..... her name is Eugenia..... then passed the gifts to my P6s..... really cool..... awesome..... then had dinner wif Lynn and Eugenia..... prefer to call her genia..... haha.....
Genia and I chatted over the phone and really wanna thank her for making my day great!! I guess my day ended perfect..... now trying to do my client's computer but really tired..... guess will continue tomorrow..... nitez all!! Thanks Lynn, Ee-lyn (for a short chat) and Genia (esp for the great chat we had).....
Lord, take care of us as we need good health and energy!!
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"You didn't have enough faith", Jesus told them. "I assure you, even if you had faith as small as a mustard seed you could say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,'and it would move. Nothing would be impossible." - Matthew 17:20
Sunday, November 07, 2004
WOW!! What a blessing & what's not!!
Wednesday (3rd Nov 2004): Everything's fine and cool..... rainy day..... brought kristen (wenyan) to cell group and she enjoyed it..... glad that she enjoyed it..... it's one of the rare moments where I bring my friends to church..... God must be working in my life..... I was so 'dead'..... I guess it's been great and she's going again!! =)
Thursday (4th Nov 2004): Nothing much except that I went for 1 hr of circuit training and 1 hr of road practice..... eve of Final Driving Test..... kinda lame..... was hoping tat I can pass my test.....
Friday (5th Nov 2004): Met up with Kristen to get a bible..... she bought a precious moments bible at trumpet praise as I have 12% discount and now it's 22% for a limited period..... haha..... helped her saved money..... anyway, went for an hour of circuit practice and an hour of road practice..... end result? I failed my Final Driving Test and I'm so sad abt it..... but everyone were so encouraging and tell me to strive for it in January..... nothing's impossible with God..... I guess tat really help.....
Saturday (6th Nov 2004): Went church early in the morning to prepare the worship, etc..... was doing the setting up and flashing of powerpoint..... had missions training from 9:30am till 4pm..... it was really refreshing..... never had such refreshing time..... anyway, service was great and I felt so encouraged by the message preached today..... Shermaine, my mei..... she arh..... so adorable today..... kept poking me..... i guess tat's how my mei cares for her kor..... haha.....
then after service, went dinner with Lynn..... my other mei..... and the NTU cell members..... kinda great spending time with them..... thereafter, went to Lynn's place to catch up..... it was really nice catching up since the last time we did..... i guess she felt better and much peaceful after tat..... hope she's doing well..... will see her in church later today..... haha..... 5pm baptism service..... will hope to see her smiling later.....
anyway, i'll go cut my hair, get my hair dye tmr..... then help get my client's stuff..... all i need to do in a day..... yeah..... erm..... busy sia..... no choice..... maybe should take a pic with Lynn soon.....
will miss all my days this week..... looking forward to poly forum..... anyway, till then..... inspire me O Lord for my Union Website, etc.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Happy are people of integrity, who follow the law of the Lord." - Psalm 119:1
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Moody..... Sad..... Disappointed.....
Guess everyone's quite moody today as we 'cracked' our brains to understand the Binomial and Poisson distribution..... haha..... question marks on top of your head??
Kinda moody due to the weather and other stuffs..... found out something today and became more sad and disappointed as I didn't expect that to happen..... I know it's hard to kick tat habit away but I guess I've to forgive and help kick the habit..... hope the person is reading it and know tat I'm there for ya all the time.....
It isn't monday but my mood isn't tat great either..... things kept popping in my mind..... hope God can come and be the centre of my life..... this is my desire, my hope and dreams..... Lord, be the centre of my life..... I'll respond to your call.....
Moody..... guess i'll stop here.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need." - Philippians 4:13
Monday, November 01, 2004
Great day, Accounts, Numbers..... but..... not smiling.....
Enterprise Skills today was really tough as I've not touched accounts for years!! All the numbers, figures, etc..... it was really diff..... quiz got 5/10..... think my daily grade wun be tat great as the previous semester.....
Day was great coz we had meeting at NYC (National Youth Council) though we were late due to the rain..... took cab there though but it really made us felt urgent and yeah..... thereafter, we saw Naz at NYC and we chatted for a min or so..... then rushed to Plaza Singapura for a movie..... Cellular..... nice movie..... really impressive I would say..... anyway, I had a great time with her..... though she was not smiling today..... guess it's her moody day or non-smiley day.....
Other than tat, everything's fine..... sent her to her mrt station then I took bus..... Nothing can replace all these tat are happening..... anyway, hope to get gd results for this semester..... tomorrow got UT hor..... I better go rest..... nitez!!
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God." - Matthew 5:8
Sunday, October 31, 2004
Sunday..... Refreshing!!!!!
Met up with Candy this morning for the 10:30am service..... it was great..... didn't get to see this sister for quite some time as I was busy with the Youth Baptism & Membership Class, with the P6s and was in charge of the worship schedule. Though I wasn't at the class yesterday and was at the PM's dialogue, I felt relieved and peaceful as I know God is doing a marvelous work in the service.
Today's sermon was really challenging and I was glad that I shouldn't worry abt anything on earth..... I pray tat I'll have peace when I'm taking the driving test on fri..... Lord, may I set my eyes on You and Lord bless me in this test..... Sermon was on the topic of Worry..... how often we can be worried abt any and every single matter?? I was challenged and I released it all to the Lord..... I went lunch with Mag, Tabitha and Angelina..... at Cineleisure..... had Long John Silver..... erm..... lunch was fruitful and thereafter Angelina left and the three of us went to Heeren to look for someone's present..... haha.....
I went to meet Wei Sing after the Heeren lookout..... haha..... we went to Trumpet Praise for a while..... saw Ian, my god pa..... chatted for a while then we set off to Tampines..... via express bus..... had a great time with Wei Sing and we chatted a lot..... great to be able to catch up since we didn't meet up for a long period of time.....
Thereafter, I went home..... when I was heading home, I saw the leaflet with the course I've always wanted to take..... Hope I can take if I can get the cash..... haha..... anyway, went home and relax, had dinner and here am I..... blogging and chatting..... tat's all for today folks.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Look at the birds. They don't need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than they are." - Matthew 6:26
Wah!! Surprises, Fun, Amusing!!
Last night(Friday), had a meeting at SCS(Singapore Computer Society) and I felt so sick that I didn't really speak..... guess that the people who asked questions were kinda ignorant and I can't be bothered with them anyway..... *sick & sian mood*.....
Rest well and woke up this morning with breakfast ready and everything, etc..... Felt refreshed and then found out my laptop got tat stupid spyware which I settled it in no time. Then I was talking to Berenice..... it was kinda fun talking to her..... haha.....
Then I was preparing for Mission Trip Meeting..... dressed up for the PM's dialogue and off I go..... took a cab to church, practiced the songs, etc..... was inspired by the verse..... went off from there at 3:10pm..... took bus 111 with Gladys, my cell leader..... met her at the bus stop..... she came for her mission trip meeting too..... haha..... went to Plaza Singapura to meet Sam, Kiran, Yifeng and Felicia..... Fel was really blur..... she tot the event was on sunday..... haha..... luckily sam called her earlier..... we were waiting outside the istana and wait wait wait..... when she came, it was abt 4pm..... went in..... so cool..... first time going for such a grand event like this.
We had cocktail for abt 1 hour plus..... before PM Lee made his appearance..... it was really cool to see him face to face..... the 5 of us shoke his hand..... wah..... cannot wash my hands liaoz..... *juz kidding*..... listen to the interesting questions being made but I didn't went up!! wasted..... but at least Felicia did..... she really did Republic Poly proud..... I'm proud of my this gd friend..... haha..... it was yifeng's bday too..... wished him liaoz at the istana..... After the dialogue session..... it was dinner..... so cool sia..... dinner was fantastic..... it's better than RP's canteen food by billion times!!!!! can't believe it!!!!! the food was super nice..... how I wish can go in again..... haha.....
We networked with some people too and I was introduced to SP's Students' Union Executive Committee President..... anyway, thereafter we were chatting with Le-Anne..... then we took photos with Le-Anne and Dr Gan..... so cool rite?? RP spirit!!! I really love RP!! Then after that, we took photos with Mr Tharman.....(of coz with Le-Anne and Dr Gan)..... I feel so proud being a RP student and proud of being a Students' Union EXCO representative and esp being in Student Ambassadors..... it's really been a great time since then.....
After that, I went out with Berenice..... had a great time chatting and walking around..... It's been a great day..... yeah..... looking forward for more challenges and more work!! *hope i can finish my publications and website soon*.....
That's all I'm saying for now..... You can ask abt my opinions abt the dialogue..... other than that, can tell ya the food is great and the toilet is super high class!!! tat's all folks..... catch me if u can!!
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity." - 1 Timothy 4:12
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Sick..... + the gal.....
Forced myself to speak loudly in class today..... guess my throat is gone..... seen the doc and said that I got throat infection..... as usual..... juz ate medicine and i'm getting drowsy..... the effect is coming..... so sian..... Life is never a straight path. Who say it was anyway? erm.....
Yesterday at cell, I learnt about growing spiritually..... hope i can do so.....
I was already falling sick but I hope I can revive and serve Him better!!!!!
Today is also the day that I've seen her in sch..... To my surprise, she was sitting with Geraldine Wang..... haha..... then I asked Geraldine through MSN..... abt the gal who sat beside her..... the funny thing is tat..... that gal was from the same orientation group..... but I can't remember any of them..... haha..... anyway, I notice her coz we take the same bus service to orchard and then take 111 to sch..... hope to have some pple to company me to go sch..... then I won't feel so bored.....
Anyway, it is great to know her by name and hope to see her tmr..... at least can say hi to her..... *Smile*..... cough cough..... resting now! See ya all soon!
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do." - Proverbs 4:23
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Purpose Driven!!
I remember being younger esp in my childhood days..... I always asked whether y I was born into this earth..... tat's not the whole point..... the whole point was..... what was I living for??
As I evaluate my life, I realised abt my love life, studies, church life, social work, meetings, etc..... they were all crashing onto me..... but wat drives me is my passion for Him..... I do agree that I think of my ex-gf at times..... I think she know who she is..... being tall and being sweet to me..... I know she have her purpose and I have mine..... though I know tat there are 3 gals who likes me now..... but I ask myself the purpose in my life is to..... serve the ministry, do well in my studies, maintain gd social work experience, attend my meetings in school (tat's a whole lot of it).....
I recently went for church music ministry auditions and it is fruitful! Other than this, I'm going to Istana this Saturday for a dialogue session..... preparing for poly forum, preparing my namecards, etc..... to meet other Students' Union members, lots of things to be done..... my publications in school, etc..... I hope I can still be purpose driven..... and not world driven.....
That's all I feel like saying now..... till then..... adios!
I know the gals who like me..... I appreciate your frankness and your trust in me..... but I need Him to guide me..... I'll pray for all of you..... if it's His will, so be it!
I hope this Saturday is gonna be fun!! esp with Yifeng(bday boy on 30th Oct), Felicia, etc!!
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world --- like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see." - Matthew 5:13-14
Monday, October 25, 2004
Studies, Meetings, Mission Trip and lots more!!
It's a brand new week..... Monday again..... my fav day..... since it's enterprise skills and this is the 3rd lesson and I'm on the right track for 3 weeks in a row!! I'm glad for this module..... but the challenge lies in the other modules..... I hope I can make it to the roll of academic honours again.....
Had Cypher meeting today..... everything was fine and I'm still alive..... tat's a good sign..... Next friday is my driving test..... hope I can pass..... Studies..... hope it's easy to manage..... Meetings are inevitable..... no choice..... EXCO, SA, Cypher meetings..... actually not tat stress lah..... mission trip, poly forum coming.... lot of things to prepare..... hope can cope esp when the UTs are coming soon.....
Need to buy a metal namecard holder to keep my namecards..... this sat going to PM's dialogue. erm..... hope I can ask PM Lee the questions I have in mind..... Hope to be able to network with other poly students all over.....
With these, I lift it up to Him, my best friend..... Jesus..... Lord, take my burdens and grant me peace.
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today." - Matthew 6:34
Friday, October 22, 2004
Busy! Busy! Busy!
I'm still surviving..... Today feels so weird..... It seemed as though I'm gone off track from God..... Suddenly, my passion is dying..... I won't let Him go..... I'm gonna lead worship tomorrow..... Hype..... anyway, I don't feel like blogging much.....
I'll be back later.....
So busy..... meetings, driving, cell, church, mission trip, cell outing.....
May I find rest in Him.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -- this is your spiritual act of worship." - Romans 12:1
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Focus! Focus! Focus!
10am, I was in school..... attended the Youth Entrepreneur Talk..... Joshua, the speaker, is really fantastic..... though the topic was a bit too simple as some of the guests from other institutes. Had fun in the talk though.
After tat event, we went for lunch at Redhill..... thereafter, the most impt meeting of the day..... at 2pm..... we have SCS meeting..... with the student chapter..... It was really fun as we get to meet again..... esp that Genevieve..... she irritated me during the meeting.....
I left before the meeting ended..... went to church and prepared worship for the Baptism & Membership class..... after tat, I went to the Music Ministry audition and was audited by Jennifer. The session was really awesome..... I hope I can really get in and serve!! This will be my passion..... I really felt God leading me in the direction and it's so cool!!
After the audition, I went back to blk 6C..... for the BMC..... erm..... it was also awesome..... I realised that everything I've encountered today requires one simple word. FOCUS!! Without it, nothing can be worked out..... Results will not be gd.....
My hope is to focus on my sch responsibilities as the Student Union Representative of Cypher and music ministry in COOS..... all I ask for is that He will provide!
That's all for now.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Come and hear, all you who reverently and worshipfully fear God and I will declare what He has done for me!" - Psalm 66:16
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Weird Day!!
I felt so weird as I was attending cell..... before that, the sense of urgency from God is so strong that I can't help but almost cried..... but nevertheless, I had to make a big decision..... and I've made it coz God was reminding me of my purpose.....
The funny thingy is tat I was toking to two of my friends who affected my life a lot..... I find it amusing..... anyway, life still has to go on and I'm waiting for tat precious time to come..... It might not come at all..... but I'll wait and see.....
To my greatest friends who listened to my cries and sorrows..... Thanks Ginny and Huifen.....
Hey, Ginny..... study hard & I'll see ya on my bday!!
Huifen, we'll have a nice chat later tonight!!
To my brother, Peter..... thx for giving me a chance to serve as the worship i/c for the cambodia mission trip for fever 04!!
*Hoping to hear from Ben Yuan soon.....
Lord, let this weird day be a day that reminds me of ya always.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Moody.....
Y moody?? I guess the moody portion was affected by reasons like the lesson today and when I was home. I was asked by my mum on why is my hp bill so expensive..... realised tat it was combined from the last bill..... pondering whether the last bill came and was it paid?? erm..... this moody thingy piles up since there were so many things to settle within a day. I have to rush a report by Monday though.....
Went for a movie today..... was kinda nice..... watched Wimbledon..... I guess it was the only time I relaxed since the past few weeks of going to camps, workshops, keeping myself busy..... Still moody now..... gonna sleep soon..... a few more hours to see my happiness again.....
Hope I wun get moody tmr.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Ask and it shall be given unto you, Seek and you shall find, Knock and the door will be opened unto you" - Matthew 7:7
Monday, October 11, 2004
What a Monday!!
I was late for my first day of school!!!!! How can that happen to a disciplined Kenny??
I think there's something wrong here..... Anyway, I was late though I woke up at 5:30am.....
Got 4 miss calls before I left for school..... Anyway, took a cab..... was still late..... reached school at 8:40am..... guess grades will be affected.....
Met my enterprise facilitator today..... he's a french..... his name is Sammy Arvis.....
I like his lesson today..... enjoyed it very much..... Downsizing..... Outsourcing.....
I missed Ah Boon's lesson..... luckily it's similar to Sammy's one..... hahaz.....
Was late for Ah Boon's first lesson too..... when he took over Karen..... I guess history repeats itself?? Anyway, I'm confident of getting good results in Enterprise again??
I guess tomorrow's VB lesson will be a challenge to my class..... Aldrin Ho..... hahaz..... let's just say that my class will give him a warning ba..... We are a class that is very very scary..... all our facs like us and they tremble when they facilitate us.....
My thoughts for today..... is it worth it?? what am I living for?? who am I living for?? I'm living for Jesus, my best friend and saviour..... the one who provides me with such good class and results..... Monday blues?? Blues no more..... Monday Orange!!
I pray that I'll be able to get good results..... I hope I can please God as much as I want..... this is my desire..... I'll pray for my precious one too..... Everyone is precious..... it's Bi Jun's bday..... my mei arh..... she so good..... ask her kor to take pic..... really appreciate it alot.....
Today's EXCO meeting was really short..... precise, straight to the point. I'm glad that I finished up the publicity liaoz..... Tomorrow's SA meeting..... hahaz..... still surviving and kickin.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Thoughts.....
I'm not confused at all. Anyway, really got a lot to do now..... It's kinda sad for Fel to resign her post in Cypher but yet I'm happy for her as she gets into the course she wanted so much. Who will fill her shoes now? Isn't a big problem though. Really appreciate her time and effort in helping to pioneer such a young and growing club.
SA day has ended and I'm really really happy coz I've enjoyed it. It was also the time where the EXCOs met on the first night to really discuss about our feelings, events and all. Good retreat time arh..... Cypher was also having the meeting and I can truly say that Selvan is really passionate about Cypher as much as we do. The games were fun and all I can say is that the real challenge was the extreme gourmet! Not to mention that I was kinda scared to eat them though esp the cockroaches.
The second night was kinda weird..... I got this feeling that someone is observing me..... But anyway, through this SA Day, I was much closer to my "niece", Amanda..... and of coz closer to the others too..... That someone seems to be weird that day..... wonder what is tat person thinking..... we stayed up till 6am (most of us)..... I was then sleeping on the sofa and felt so comfortable with my "niece" ard although she pinched me till I have so many scars now..... Sorry to that someone who felt neglected or didn't really get to talk to you.....
Then here comes Wireless IG Camp..... right after the SA Day thingy..... I was really very tired and almost falling sick, which I'm feeling now when I'm typing here..... Wireless camp was kinda interesting as we had games, ice breakers, learn and play(lap), movie night, etc. I gotta know some interesting people ard and felt that it was so cool! The camp was great and thanks to those who made this camp interesting!
At last, all these camps are over and back to church life..... yesterday, I was kinda fierce to my P6s coz Josh was teaching in the Youth Baptism class. I hope I dun have to be fierce again..... coz I love my P6s and I hope they can be disciplined as time comes. It was Melissa's 21st bday and I passed her a present. Hope she likes it..... Didn't attend church today as I dun feel that well but I hope that God will heal and protect me always.....
All I know is learn to trust God. Coz everything comes from Him is good. Jesus will always be my best friend. I love Him for the friends, things He gave and provide.
I trust in Him as I would trust my precious one.....
There are many things I wanna say.....
Just couldn't bring it to mind now.....
All I wanna say is that I really appreciate all my friends esp someone.....
Thanks for being there for me..... I know that someone will be there for me always.....
Thanks Lee Fang, Jeff, Fel and Khair for making the SA Day activities happening. Thanks Naj, Lynn and Eugene for the welfare given in the chalet. Thanks Warren, Lee Fang and team for the wonderful Wireless IG Camp.....
Finally, thanks to the precious one..... guess you should know who you are.....
In His Love,
Kenny Ong
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6
Monday, October 04, 2004
Feel Blessed!
Had a great sleep though I missed the MAC IG event..... oopss..... sorry guys..... am really tired after the hectic weeks..... was in poly forum session and was late..... nothing to be proud of.....
Guess what?????
I got into the Roll of Academic Honours 2004/2005 - Semester 1!!
Thanks be to God!! God is so wonderful..... though I was sad a few months back in regards to the elections esp. all the politics which I hated it so much..... I managed to hit my target of 3.5 and excel at 3.6 for this semester. I pray that God will be always so gracious and allowing me to enter the PBL university in Australia..... Jesus, my best friend..... Thanks for being so great and cool in my life.....
I remember the times in ITE..... You were always there..... and I really mean it..... Jesus is always there..... He is worthy to be praised even I didn't met my target during my first semester in ITE..... I was hoping for 3.5..... and I got 3.25..... then 3.5 then 3.75 and lastly in my final semester, I got 4!!! That's what I meant by being faithful in doing His work..... Although my cumulated GPA was 3.591 which is used for my entry to RP was kinda low..... but I guess God has pathed the way for me. I really appreciate His kindness and His grace.....
One thing I really loved is my bunch of P6 kids in church! They really make me feel so warm! I love them and wanna play with them, teach them, disciple them..... so much more..... esp. my xiao mei..... shermaine..... she's really cool..... as much as natalie, joseph, alvin..... with them around, I feel young!!!!!
I went auditions for the J21 (Joshua21) choir with shermaine mei and we were selected I guess! haha..... and I took the chance to ask whether I can go for auditions for the church band..... I'm hoping that I could..... haha..... pray hard..... Heavenly Father, I pray for your blessing and anointing upon me..... Hope to serve Him with my talents as a worship leader and guitarist.....
I've learnt to give and receive as and when the Lord does so.....
Lord, I ask of you a favour. Grant me the passion and wisdom.
All I ask for is that I can grow into your likeness. Make me a servant.
This I ask in Your name,
Amen!!!!!
Friends and all, don't feel discouraged.....
Coz, Jesus is there and He's our best friend..... not just mine!!!!!
- Feel Blessed! -
Mood: Happy but confused.
Mode: Spiritual, not flirty!
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." ..... Acts 20:35
Friday, October 01, 2004
Learning Issues
SLEEP!
During this EXCO/MC Camp aka Camp Sapphire, I've learnt a lot of things whether it is politics, character, personality, etc.
Though I'm not always with my groups, I know that I have a role to do. My role in this camp is the photographer. I did enjoy this camp as a photographer as it is the first time I did such a role.
I had fun scaring people at the nightwalk which allowed me to know more people and understand their worries, etc.
Throughout the camp, I was looking out for everyone especially those who need my attention or those who were left out. I knew a couple of new faces like Lihong, Hanfeng, Ting Ho, Richmond, etc.
The learning issues are not just theory thingy..... it has a lot to do with substance. I can't think of what to type though. I guess I would continue later.....
quote of the day: What's my purpose in life?
Friday, September 24, 2004
Change In Directions.....
It's been quite a while since I've last blogged. A long of things in my life kept changing.
New friends, new contacts, new directions, new life.
I've always been the same lonely me. I've adopted this set of principles in my life that my character will always follow this.....
"No cliques" in my life but yet lots of friends. When I'm down, I seldom seek them coz I know that my Saviour is there to solve my biggest problems for there is no one who is bigger than Him.
His name is Jesus, my best friend. I've several good friends whom I seldom meet.
I wanna thank them for the encouragements for all these years. I hope to meet up with them real soon.....
They are..... Huilin, Eunice, Ginny, Ben, Peter.....
On top of those, I've my little sisters (meisss).....
They are..... Shuming, Melissa, Elizabeth, Shermaine, Su Ann, Lynn Chong, Lynn Soh, Peixuan and more.....
my elder bros.....(kors).....
They are..... Alex, Ken, Ricky.....
All of them never given up on me. Coz if they do, I'll never be who I am today.
The change in environment these few years never keep me down. But today, I would say that the directions in my life are many. I'm praying for a breakthrough.....
Presently, I'm thinking of moving into Music Ministry in my church. But the thing is that I'm involved with the P6/Sec1 Team. I love them alot and hope to be able to serve in both. But it's not quite possible. Changes in my new semester class too. I hope God will greatly use me to spread His love. I may not be great at all. But He who created me is.
With that, I'll end here.....
I'll continue from here when I blog again..... New Directions, New People, New Faces, New challenges and New beginnings!
In His Great Love,
Kenny
Monday, September 06, 2004
Monday Orange!!!!!
It's Monday again..... instead of Monday blues.... today it's Monday Orange!!!!!
It's my first time wearing shorts to school for lessons and guess what??
I wore blue top, orange shorts and orange shoes... carrying my orange deuter bag.....
kinda cool rite? erm.... bad hair day though... hope can improve....
suppose to have SA (Student Ambassadors') Train the Trainers camp meeting.... it was postponed coz most of them couldn't make it.... some say IVP, some had other stuffs to do.... email was sent last friday... can't they email back their responses rather than making my schedule in the mess? I wonder why I'm so pissed off.... cool down already after the chat with Lina and Fel.... thx for the patience!!
as for my studies.... tmr is UT (Understanding Tests) for Basic Science... i hate science... but no choice, still gotta learn rite? since my aim is to learn then might as well ba.....
Hope that things will get better as the week passes by.....
Typed the longest RJ (Reflection Journal) today..... throughout my whole semester.... almost 600 words.....
haha..... Hope my life will be as orange as usual..... haha....
Love,
Kenny
*Not one thing can separate us from the love the Jesus gives us, nothing separates us from Your love*
Sunday, September 05, 2004
Weekend..... How I spend it?
Yesterday, YEP Cambodia team met up to do collection of newspaper, used items, etc for our fund raising..... met at 9:15am.... it was really cool.... i missed church coz of that.... hai~... it's my first time doing this with the team... sorry YEP team that i couldn't be of much help.... due to the poly forum preparation, EXCO and other urgent meetings to attend.... we ended at ard 8pm and i brought back a scanner to test and it's working!! The best thing is that I've learnt to give in my best and stayed to help though I know while God is important and church life must be constant but I believe the centre of my heart should direct the way which I believe God is my centre...
That's all abt YEP Cambodia.....
For today, I had my driving lesson.... (don't know how many lessons liaoz... but think got nearly 10 liaoz ba...) I did my first U-turn and 2 pole training.... though it's only a short hour, but I grasp the importance of my lesson today... praise God... erm.... while I have to think of writing up my proposals, I guess I've to relax and I went cycling at east coast park.... had dinner as well.. it was fun....
back to my little room cum home office... i guess it's time to zzzz and work tomorrow.... sch is fun yet stressful!!
=) -_-"" hope i can survive!!
Love,
Kenny Ong
Thursday, September 02, 2004
WOW! Finally, a proper blog!
Finally, I have a proper blog!
This is gonna be fun!
Sch life in Republic Poly is kinda fun in the beginning of May......
As time passes, things changes.... lesser time, more commitment....
What I've learnt till now is to make time for yourself, family, work, etc... Time Management!!
No matter how hard we do our work in sch, be it meetings, clubs, etc....
We need to have a break!!
That's all for now for my first posting... till then....
Sayonara!
*For me to live is Christ, but to die is gain*