M-Pact & 1st Anniversary of Driving!

Today is a special day as it's 1 year after I've got my car licence! It was the best birthday gift last year when I passed my driving test. It's been a long journey and I believe God has seen me through. Coming back, I was supposed to blog on Sunday but realized that I'm too tired to. In fact, I missed class yesterday. What a miss! (It was an easy topic)

NUS UCC Auditorium with the band

Remaining Peeps..... LOL!

On Sunday, some of the music min peeps went to NUS to watch M-Pact! It was awesome! We were all stunted and filled with awe with their vocals. Anyway, met up with Ee-Lyn to get her stuff. She was sick. Now, my turn..... anyway, prior to that, we went to Mind Cafe to look for the peeps and played some games while I was enjoying my lunch. Nice food, nice drinks. I guess I fell sick on that day.

Tab + Gab [T&G]

Shawn + Justin

Gab + Blur Evie + her cousin

Ee-Lyn + Cheryl

Kenny + Ee-Lyn

Let the pictures do the talking while I'm going to rest soon after preparing all the worship songs for tomorrow and Thursday. Leading worship for BMC tomorrow. Wondering what to lead but I'll know the answer in no time. As for Thursday, I guess..... it would be ATSL! As The Spirit Leads. LOL. Nat & company taught me one. LOL.

Shermaine

Buddies!

Enjoyed the shopping experience with eelyn and the whole evening with the music min peeps. Hope to recover soon and be healed from this terrible flu/cough illness.

Resting well to have an enjoyable worship time with God.

Be Blessed!

In God's Love,
History Maker

25 Years of Existence!

Finally, I'm 1/4 of a century. (Do your math) Anyway, I really appreciate the efforts made by the band. Didn't expect so many of you to remember my birthday. Usually, I would prefer to be the one taking photos for people, etc. Yesterday, they took mine. LOL!

Kenny + Oliver
Happy Birthday to Me!

Blowing off the candles..... I'm back to 20.

Just a slight info for all of you. I didn't actually like blueberry. But I guess since it's my birthday, I shall eat it. Thank God, you people never buy durian cake. If not, I'll kill myself on the spot. (Just kidding) Anyway, the understudies programme is approved! LOL. Thank God for our planning and actually, we supposed to start tomorrow. But I guess tomorrow is a busy day. Falling sick again. Hai!

Cutting Cake Ceremony
Thanks Cheryl for being a great friend..... esp the entry comments.

My group of Bandits!

24 years had passed and now it's a new journey to look forward to. Transitions will be setting in and I hope I can handle them. Next year, we'll have a great time since we can start a new band soon. I'm pretty excited for the Music Advance as well (no more retreats, it's advance). Joline and I are definitely gonna be super hype for this programme and gonna put in our best to cater to the needs of the understudies.

Acting Cute..... Can't make it right?

Gerald, the Drummer.

My buddy, Justin
Always tolerant!

In any case, I had good dinner with the band yesterday and I know my cell is busy for this period too. I guess they remembered my birthday. Yes, they do. Wonder who forgotten it. LOL. But that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is what's next? Goals, dreams, visions, etc. Are they setting in?

Cheryl, helping to serve the cake.
Thanks sister Cheryl!

Dinner time! LOL.
Just a random pic.

I finally remember the 'S's which are important to have a life of fulfillment. Self-worth, Significance & Security. Of which I think I lack security the most. For this coming year, I hope I'll be secured by God's love and will improve in the things I'll be mentioning in my goals.

Till then, thanks everyone for the wishes and surprises!

Be Blessed!

In God's Love,
History Maker

Flame Awards 2006 + Blessed Birthday!

Flame Awards 2006 was a success! Though I didn't dress up like Retro Rock or anything near either of that, I guess I had a great birthday party for free! Create.Republic MCs and advisors had put in lots of effort in making this a success. At first, I thought that it would be another day that I'm passing by.

Went for UT, it was alright until Shuan shared with me the answer to the first question. It somehow made me felt 'sianz'. Anyway, I tried making my hair stand but in the end, it lost the effect. Took a cab to school as the car was unavailable. Didn't go for the fiesta but Willie did a fantastic job and I really appreciate his presence. As I was thinking that my birthday would be boring, I had many wishes all over the place. From sms, emails, calls to face to face greetings, even friendster too! I guess I existed for a reason. For a sudden thought, I really appreciate the MCs for wishing me Happy Birthday through the dance night through EMP. I was thinking that it was so cool.

Kenny + Chee Hoo
EMP Rocks!

Create.Republic MCs + Emcees for Dance Competition

Free dinner, free party and enjoyment. I guess my day was relaxed. Finally, it's over. The event was a hit! Happiness and Joy! Met up with Ee-Lyn for movies after the event. It was kinda unplanned even though we did agree to meet on my birthday. Everything just fall into place. Kinda cool lor.

The Ong Family!
Felicia Ong + Kenny Ong

Vicky + Ganesh + Celine + Kenny

Through it all, I really appreciated the messages, the thoughts and wishes by the many people around me. Made my day better. Found out that RP has a lot of 24th November babies. Let me see..... Kynn, Jannah, Jin, Chanel, Gladys, Noor and me. 7 in school and many more from outside. Wah..... isn't it amazing?

Gladys + Kenny
Happy Birthday to us!

Audrey Rick & Eunice Chew

I'll let the pictures do the talking. Really thankful for SAs to help out. Really made the day happening. Thanks for my buddies, Audrey & Eunice, for hosting a wonderful job for Dance Competition and my fellow pals from Drama - Nicole, Gareth & Jo Lyn. Other than them, I really want to thank Vicky & Celine for their countless scoldings, encouragement and support. Lastly, my friends, MCs and all those who know me, thanks for being there.

Had a fun and loving day.

Be Blessed!

In God's Love,
History Maker

Failure to Focus!

Have you ever watch the movie called "Failure to Launch"? I guess many of you might have watched that. For many who knew about it, thanks for the wishes. As I was reading my devotional material, it says..... Direction of Focus.

These semester, I find it a struggle to focus as I have many things to focus. Each time, I failed to focus it as I'm always distracted by many other things. Today, I realized that I'm losing focus of Him. He created me, He loves me, He watches over me, He cries over me, He did everything on that rugged cross. So that, I may be saved. It's a brand new day, a day of celebration, a day of reflection. Nothing can stop me as I know who I serve.

Kenny, 2.5 years back.....
Radical hor?

Though today is a special day, I find it pretty normal and felt like having a break from all the things of this world. Nothing here can make me whole. Even the slightest pleasure will never sustain my livelihood. God, where are you? I know I'm learning a lesson today. I'm downcast but why am I downcast?

My good friend, Huifen
Thanks for being there always.

Everyday, I seem to live life as though tomorrow will always come. In fact, I should be thinking that tomorrow may never come. Why worry about tomorrow when today's trouble is enough to tackle? I believe God is teaching me about 'Focus' in this season of my life. Failure to Focus makes me feel that I'm not putting my best. A little of Him is not enough. I need a spiritual outpouring! Many asked about relationships..... I guess, I'm not fit to be in one and will take a long long time before I get there. Need to refocus to God and check it out!

My best buddy, Justin!
Thanks for being a great brother!

Many people kinda stepped onto my toes lately and I'm changing to be more real, rather more quiet than usual. I'm pretty much a quiet person if someone knows me very well. I wished someone will really know me well. Indeed, I thank God for the many people around me, but I just need someone to be with me. His name is Jesus.

It's me, the bubbly me.....

I thank God for making me this day, 25 years ago, for never forsaking me, never abandoning me. I ask for forgiveness if I've pissed anyone especially this few days. I hope all is fine. Anyway, I hope I'll enjoy the Flame Awards tonight. Not gonna really be in a retro rock look. Just some plain look today.

My love, My life!
The place I belong & serve.

Simmered down, I guess I wanna focus on the right things in my life now. Looks like there'll be lots of changes soon, lots of fun, and I hope I'll never let go of God's hands.

To God be the glory.

Be Blessed!

In God's Love,
History Maker

Birthdays, Wishes & Dreams!

Before updating this blog..... I would like to say..... Happy Birthday Shuming!! Hope you enjoy this day, mei. I guess she should be enjoying since Australia is fun! Yesterday, I had dinner with Huifen (Joelle). It's been quite some time since we last met.

Huifen + Kenny

Introducing my good friend, Joelle!

Brought her to Crystal Jade and she said she never been there before. LOL. I guess she's missing out the great food. Probably, she's saving up for a greater cost. Had a nice, decent meal. It was to celebrate my birthday which is coming very soon. I'm happy coz seeing her after a long while really made me glad. She's still the same except she gotten herself braces!! Looks quite cool and I guess she saved up for that?

Birthday Present from Huifen

Oh yeah..... she bought me a belt! Wonder what it really meant? Anyway, it's not to tie me up lah. But she's really smart. Or rather discerning. I need something slightly retro rock. I dunno whether it can be considered as retro rock but I guess she really know what I need. As usual, I fixed her laptop issues (told her she need a bf/husband who is proficient in IT) and accompany her home since we stayed quite near to each other.

Smile! Remembering the times of our friendship.

Black & White.....
May we be the light to shine in the darkness.

Had a great time celebrating my birthday. Wishes came true and I hope more to come. Currently, my wishlist is fulfilled constantly and the list is getting shorter! It's good and bad though. As for dreams, I guess I'll have a great one since I've fallen sick. I'm having flu and slight fever right now.

Through it all, I wanna thank Huifen as she really helped me through difficult times when I knew her 2.5 years back. It was just before I came out from NS. Praise God for such a wonderful friend I've got.

Be Blessed!

In God's Love,
History Maker

Falling Down

These days, I had a tendency of falling down. Last week at IPPT, I fell off the threadmill. Today, I fell off a 'mini' cliff. I slipped off while trying to capture a shot. There goes my camera. Thank God that the lens is not damaged. If not, good bye to $200.

Botanic Gardens: Evolution Garden

However, my lens is not protected by the shutter cover. Somehow, I didn't manage to recover that portion. Hmmm, had a rough week and didn't wanna go for SA Appointment Ceremony. Anyway, what was more important was to relax and really give myself space to think through my goals for next year, etc.

Falling down isn't that bad after all. It taught me to trust God more and sometimes, once is never enough. From the way I look at it, God is literally teaching me to trust Him. Spent the day out with Justin to go Botanic Gardens to take photos. Wasn't upset about the camera incident but I was rather upset due to many issues.

Anyway, I thank God that I had minor injuries only. Heard from some of them that the SA ceremony was okay only. Thank God I didn't attend as I really needed a break from meeting people. Call me anti-social or what. But I really need solitude. Guess I'll be packed with Create.Republic matters and my FYP. Other than that, I'll just be a follower in SA and see what's next to come.

Looking forward to February and maybe trying out SMU. Not too sure whether I should. But I'm definitely applying for DSTA Scholarship. I've got a feeling that I should go for it.

Happy Birthday, Pris!

Before I end this day, Happy Birthday Priscilla (RP) & Daphne (NYP). November is always the month for birthdays. I wonder why? Erm, mothers love to give birth then?

Be Blessed!

In God's Love,
History Maker

MacBook Pro + Fast Track Pro

Let the Professional meet the Professionals! It's been 10 days since I've gotten my MacBook Pro (MBP) and 3 days since I've received the M-Audio Fast Track Pro (FTP). It's been a great joy using it as I'm going to use these tools for song creating, song editing and most of all, do mobile recording as much as I can.

Finally, MacBook Pro - Core 2 Duo!

MacBook Pro..... Nice hor?

MacBook Pro, Power Adapter & Remote

MacBook Pro in action!

Glowing Apple!! Dream come true.

I recalled using OS X when I was in year 1 during MAC IG period of time and during Music Appreciation in year 2. Currently, I'm in my year 3 already and I've gotten myself the MBP for myself to pursue my love for song writing. With the FTP, I'll be able to fulfill my dreams without the need to keep going jamming sessions.

Fast Track Pro..... Thx for the early gift!

M-Audio Fast Track Pro

Front Inputs of Fast Track Pro

Remote Control

Mini-DVI to VGA Converter

Front Row!

As I was installing all the programs, I felt that it would be nice for the understudies to come together and have jamming sessions. It's gonna be coming true and it will come to pass. For now, I'm gonna let the pictures do the talking while I enjoy my beauty sleep.

Appreciating my MBP.

Movie Outing!
Back: Jarrett + Wei Xiong
Front: Amanda + Ellise + Valerie + Kenny

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Lastly, had fun last Sunday at The Cathay watching Covenant with some of them. Photos included!

Till then, I'll enjoy using MAC OS X rather than Microsoft Windows XP.

Be Blessed!

In God's Love,
History Maker