Saturday, September 27, 2008
Despite it being recess week, I spent most of the time out instead of on my bed sleeping.
Monday, I was having Door Wars in NTU. Go to Hilda's vlog to find out more.
Tuesday, I met up with dear Yingrui and we sang our hearts out at kbox plus I had tons of fun having a deep chat with her at TCC. We talked about almost everything under the sun and I'm glad I have her as a jiemei! =)
Wednesday was NTU and NUS NPCC Induction day. Had some fun getting to know the new potential HOs. At night, Hilda and I went for a wake, and she let me drive home! Wow, it has been quite a long time since I driven and I truly enjoyed driving home that night plus chatting with Hilda in the car! =) Driver and GPS relationship!
Thursday, I just rotted my whole morning and afternoon away and at night, we celebrated someone's birthday (sorry, cannot put her name here for some reasons). But I had fun catching up with you guys at Botak Jones and Macs and singing the alphabet song and birthday song in turns! I too laughed till my stomach almost burst.
Friday, I had lunch with Fr. Les and in the evening, had an NTU exco plus subcomm BBQ. It started out pretty well but later on, started talking about serious stuff and I was feeling super sleepy after the overdose of satays.... haha
Today, I went for the PA Humorous Speech contest. Although I didn't win, I felt really happy. Because I managed to get some really good advice from some of the more experienced Toastmasters. Thanks Byron Nifakis! I really treasure your advice, have loads to learn from you guys. And Cher Kim, thanks for your small little advice too! These advices will definitely help me in my future speeches, especially the coming one....
I was the youngest contestant there and I do have a long way to go! Feeling superb now! woohoo....
These few days, I've been itching for more kbox! OMG. Anyone free this coming friday afternoon for kbox??
- A crazy recess week
by snoopy_lim @ 7:58 PM
Friday, September 19, 2008
Is this just what it's all about?
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- It's all about this....
by snoopy_lim @ 12:08 AM
Monday, September 15, 2008
It was also your birthday.
Every time I look at the moon on this day, I'll think of you.
I'll think of the time we spent together, playing poker cards, eating your favourite cake and I remember that you would always give me the $20 when I visited you. It used to be an every Sunday affair, then it gradually reduced to occasional weekday visits when Dad wasn't working. Soon, it became Chinese New Year and some rare day visits. Everyone was just so busy with their own stuff.
Dad always told me stories about you. How he would cry when he did not see fish on the table, and you would always give in to him and go to the market to get some. How you never ever scolded your own kids. How you survived World War II.
My own experiences with you were considered rather little. But I would never forget some of them. Remember how I always brought my own toys to your house, lego and all and played on my own, while you played poker with Dad. And I remember this occasion as well, where you were already very old. I would speak to you in my broken Teochew mixed with Hokkien. And you asked me whether I was married already, and how old I was. I told you I wasn't and that I was your son's daughter.
I still remember your face after 3 years.
It's been 3 years since you left. How have you been? I miss you and I will always love you Grandma....
- You are missed!
by snoopy_lim @ 8:48 PM
Monday, September 8, 2008
What I gained most out of the preliminary round of the contest was not the winning or losing part, but I got to meet different people. I first met this 20 year-old guy. He's contestant number 2. He got to know that I was Catholic after I gave my speech and we just started talking. He's from St. Theresa's church. And also a catechist. Teaching sec 2s though. He really reminded me of someone else, but I shall not dwell on that. Rather, I got to meet another Catholic at such a non-catholic event. Really shows the universality of the Catholic Church. Just like how at World Youth Day, I got to meet tons of Catholic youths from every corner of the Earth.
Next, I met this guy. He was contestant number 5, I was 4. He sat beside me and we became friends, though he is probably 50 plus. His name is Jeshua The funny thing was that, I overheard him talking about his occupation, a school counsellor in East Coast Pri. Sch. Eh, ECPS sounds familiar ah. Oh it's the school that Mrs Lim went to become a VP. And I asked him whether he knows Mrs Lim and he did.... How small can the world be? Btw, I just found out that my sec 1 principal in STC, Mrs Evelyn Ong, is now the principal of ECPS. Wow, the world is even smaller!
Then, sitting on my other side, contestant number 3, was also an interesting man. After my speech, again, he found out that I was a student from NTU. and it just so happened that he is a part-time tutor there as well for MB106. What is even more surprising is that, I asked Amanda who her tutor for MB106 is (she's taking that as an elective), and it turned out to be HIM! Like omg, omg, omg!!
This world is really so amazing. It could be because Singapore is small, but I choose to believe that it's the world which is small! =) My 6 and a 1/2 hours spent there wasn't wasted.
Fyi, I got into the finals (which I least expected because everyone was so good). Finals will be at Nee Soon South CC, 27th September, Saturday, 1p.m. Tickets at $12 including high tea. Time to think of a new humorous speech!
- PA Humorous Speech Contest
by snoopy_lim @ 8:37 PM
Friday, September 5, 2008
As compared to last year, I know most of the people who are in exco. Including the indonesians. Except one I believe. I guess I have grown to become more and more integrated into the NTU catholic family. Hopefully, this family will continue to grow and each and everyone of us will grow spiritually as an individual as well.
I guess the priest also makes a big difference. Fr. Michal Gitner is really one of a kind as well. I always find myself being engrossed in his homilies which are thought-provoking and full of meaning, extremely applicable to us.
Just two days ago, something he said left a deep mark in my mind. He said something like that, "We must all try to be spiritual persons, not just a catholic who attends Sunday masses and days of obligations. A person who is spiritual is someone who can see God ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANY PLACE."
I am learning to be a spiritual person....
- A catholic family
by snoopy_lim @ 9:45 PM