Bandaged Soul...so I can open my heart to you again.

Matrix is officially malfunctioning in its vital department - the cooling system. I'm not feeling any cold air. Gotta send it for check up soon. Initially it was just took longer to spurt out the cold air, but eventually it happened. For the whole day that I drove it today, I haven't felt any of that at all. On any other days, I would have delayed going. But the weather has been quite relentlessly hot these past months that it warrants immediate action. So, another trip to the mechanic some time this coming week. Got a new contact from Ken, a car sales person cum Church friend. If I can, probably take leave tomorrow to deal with it. At the same time, I can fix the plastic protector strip which I scraped off last Saturday. Bummer... Seriously, I hope that the heatwaves go away really soon. Was telling God just before I left my car, in his sovereignty, to send a little rain. And what do you know, I heard a series of distant thunder a while ago...hopeful! It's no longer thunde...

I just got reminded that I have a blog...lol :S Have been quite busy with so many things in the various facets of my life. Some overwhelming, grueling to the soul. Some uplifting and presented a hopefulness that gets me excited despite the unbearables. But in everything, I must say God has shown Himself to be the faithful God that I love so much. So that's what is making me press in forward and for more of what He has for me. As what someone prayed over me one Sunday, He is who I've been singing about. Man, that just struck a super chord in my heart. It makes all the difference when I sing, on and off stage. Now that I think about it, I know why I never like singing secular songs about love or even try listening to them. Cos, more often than not, they just don't mean a thing to me.

I'm going to miss my M'n'Ms (not the chocolate leh... it's Matrix and Max) for the next 3 days while I'm away at Church Camp in Malacca's Equatorial Hotel. But I believe the pain will be easily outweighed by the exciting time I'm going to have at the camp. We had a taste of the 2 camp speakers during 1st and 2nd service this morning. Listening to them makes me look forward to going...I can't wait. I hope I get to spend more time with people this year. Last few years, I tend to look for as much time I can spend by myself. Wah, why so emo? Heehee... gotta change, cannot be so anti-social hor, hahaha... So this year's theme verse for the camp is taken from Zechariah 9:12... "Return to the stronghold you prisoners of hope, even today I declare, that I will restore double to you." Wah, thank God I can go, even thought I need to coach back a day earlier. Nearly got left behind due to work. Better go finish my packing, sleep early, so can get up t...

Went to IKEA with Catherine on Wednesday. Loi was out of town so I thought I could ask her to have dinner with me. So she had her meatball and I my chicken leg. The chicken's was rather dry. Maybe I should go back to having meatballs next time. Anyway, I wanted to look for a nice single sofa. One that I could relax in and read a book. We found this really comfortable one that's a recliner. When I tried it, I told myself I want to save up to buy this one! Sooooo shiok, I almost didn't want to get up. I think mom would love it. But it's $498! Do you think it's worth it? If I put it at home, it would have to split between me and mom. She takes the weekends when she's back, and it'll be mine during the weekdays...sounds like a good deal. See if I can choh-choh mom to agree to a deal. Haha!!! Hmmm...maybe this dream may come true in July. Either I try to CONvince my siblings to get it for my birthday, or I might have some extra cash then. Which colour should I ch...

I was searching for some music for the upcoming Student Awards Ceremony when I came across this old song in my workstation PC. When the music came out, in contrary to the titel, I felt quite a stirring that brought about a groaning within my heart. I hope it stirs up something within yours, too. In The Calm - Jennifer Deibler IN THE CALM Performed by Jennifer Deibler Written by Scott Krippayne, Tony Wood Chorus: In the calm of Your presence I am listening, Lord I am still, I am quiet I am Yours Verse 1: Let Your Word speak to me Let Your Spirit draw near I will obey The truth that I hear Chorus Verse 2: There's a thirst in my soul For Your wisdom divine I long for the peace And life that I find Chorus I am still, I am quiet I am Yours

Psalm 57 (New King James Version) –To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.”[a] A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave. 1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed by. 2 I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me. 3 He shall send from heaven and save me; He reproaches the one who would swallow me up. Selah God shall send forth His mercy and His truth. 4 My soul is among lions; I lie among the sons of men Who are set on fire, Whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword. 5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth. 6 They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They have dug a pit before me; Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah 7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise. 8 Awake, my glory! ...