Today we had a really short and light trainin, in preparation of tm's match against NUS. this time, everyone is a little more relaxed. Which is good, cos we really have a lot more fun when we are not so uptight about winning.
Coach was trying to help us be more confident on the field. I have no idea how this phrase came about. But he said something like don't lose to the opponent team even before you fight them. You must believe in yourself before others can believe in you. Just like how you must love yourself before others can love you.
At first (what's the 'hear' version of 'sight?), it sounds very logical. But now as i'm typing it, i'm not so sure anymore. I mean, God loved me first what. mayb it applies for pple. mayb...
Monday, February 28, 2005
Saturday, February 26, 2005
We won
Today the SMU Touch Team (don't we sound totally cool) played against Singapore Poly. And won. It felt so great.
On the other hand, i did think the game slowed down with them as compared to NTU. And because it was slower, we were better able to keep at it. But against NTU, our fitness limited us pretty badly. Let's keep at it gals. It is such an honour to play with u peeps. U noe who u r.
All in all, today is a happy day. Thanks be to God.
On the other hand, i did think the game slowed down with them as compared to NTU. And because it was slower, we were better able to keep at it. But against NTU, our fitness limited us pretty badly. Let's keep at it gals. It is such an honour to play with u peeps. U noe who u r.
All in all, today is a happy day. Thanks be to God.
Friday, February 25, 2005
The OC
I have just finished watching the OC Season 1. And i'm an addict. After having watched the entire season, i tink i wan to watch it again. cos it's so nice! the scenery, the people, the ups and downs, the perfectness of the Cohen family...and trust me, the list goes on.
My fave character has got to be Seth. He's so sweet and so funny. And Summer too. She turns out to b a nice gal. Summer is the fatter one, the less 'sweetie-pie' one and the funnier one. i can really relate to that. (people puking in the background)
Yea, ok, i get it. i love the OC.
My fave character has got to be Seth. He's so sweet and so funny. And Summer too. She turns out to b a nice gal. Summer is the fatter one, the less 'sweetie-pie' one and the funnier one. i can really relate to that. (people puking in the background)
Yea, ok, i get it. i love the OC.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Your grace is sufficient for me
Your grace is sufficient for me
Your strength is made perfect when i am weak
All that i cling to i lay at Your feet
Your grace is sufficient for me
I'm no longer striving to merit Your love
I rest in Your promise to me
That all of my sins are washed in Your blood
You mercy is all that i need
Your see me as righteous because of Your love
That made the atonement for me
Your mercy has triumphed where i should be judged
And now by Your grace i am free
Your strength is made perfect when i am weak
All that i cling to i lay at Your feet
Your grace is sufficient for me
I'm no longer striving to merit Your love
I rest in Your promise to me
That all of my sins are washed in Your blood
You mercy is all that i need
Your see me as righteous because of Your love
That made the atonement for me
Your mercy has triumphed where i should be judged
And now by Your grace i am free
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Bloggin Spreeee!!
I'm feeling awfully relaxed today. Cos the last few days, i was struggling with an essay and i just handed it in. Feeling all happy and prancy, i had to endure Strategy class. But there's always something to learn. When u listen. hee.
We were discussing the importance of an incentive structure. This is so to motivate employees.
Manager: the toilet is filthy!
toilet-cleaner: I'm not motivated, sir.
Manager: (gasps) why not?! But your pay is tied to the profitability of the company!
toilet-cleaner: (rolls eyes) exactly.
From this, i learn that the employee needs to have control over the outcome in order for the incentive to have any effect.
Next, we talked about job structure.
manager: your job is to build a car.
employee: (excited look) sure!
manager: go on, the steel is lying all around.
i know you prolly don't find this funny. but i burst out laughing in class.
Next, we considered the inclusion of employees in decision-making, in order to instil a sense of ownership. So the prof went on to prompt the class...
Prof: Which kind of decision-making is more effective: centralised or decentralised?
Student: (smartly and smugly) For the top management, the decision-making can be more decentralised. At the lower levels, it can be more centralised. However, in every decision, every employees' views is taken into account.
Prof: (nodding in agreement, and thinking at the same time)
Fair enough....
So it's like having democracy in the company...
Student: (now with more confidence) yea, something like that.
Prof: What happens when i would like to buy a box of pencils?
You won't believe it. I burst out laughing again. And it's not even very funny.
After that, probably he felt bad or something, so he went on and qualified his statement..
Prof: well, Office Supplies can make a lot of difference actually. Maybe if SMU could cut down on them, fees could go down by as much as $1000.
Ber: (in ardent agreement, whispering) ya, u have no idea how expensive paper can be.
Me: wah lao. So the trees killed us la.
Ber: To think we tried saving them.
Now you know what i do in class, especially when i look like i'm paying attention.
We were discussing the importance of an incentive structure. This is so to motivate employees.
Manager: the toilet is filthy!
toilet-cleaner: I'm not motivated, sir.
Manager: (gasps) why not?! But your pay is tied to the profitability of the company!
toilet-cleaner: (rolls eyes) exactly.
From this, i learn that the employee needs to have control over the outcome in order for the incentive to have any effect.
Next, we talked about job structure.
manager: your job is to build a car.
employee: (excited look) sure!
manager: go on, the steel is lying all around.
i know you prolly don't find this funny. but i burst out laughing in class.
Next, we considered the inclusion of employees in decision-making, in order to instil a sense of ownership. So the prof went on to prompt the class...
Prof: Which kind of decision-making is more effective: centralised or decentralised?
Student: (smartly and smugly) For the top management, the decision-making can be more decentralised. At the lower levels, it can be more centralised. However, in every decision, every employees' views is taken into account.
Prof: (nodding in agreement, and thinking at the same time)
Fair enough....
So it's like having democracy in the company...
Student: (now with more confidence) yea, something like that.
Prof: What happens when i would like to buy a box of pencils?
You won't believe it. I burst out laughing again. And it's not even very funny.
After that, probably he felt bad or something, so he went on and qualified his statement..
Prof: well, Office Supplies can make a lot of difference actually. Maybe if SMU could cut down on them, fees could go down by as much as $1000.
Ber: (in ardent agreement, whispering) ya, u have no idea how expensive paper can be.
Me: wah lao. So the trees killed us la.
Ber: To think we tried saving them.
Now you know what i do in class, especially when i look like i'm paying attention.
Literature and Technology
Let me tell u something cheesy. possibly suck-up. but i'm goin to tell u anyway.
As u noe, i'm taking this course by Prof Kirpal Singh. It's called Better Living: Literature & Technology. And after so many thought provoking classes, i tink i am indeed becoming a better person. Reading the materials that he provided and casting thought about the subjects raised in class does indeed make me more observant and more appreciative about the world i live in.
Today we broached on an interesting topic. This was related by Prof Kirpal.
Kirpal was feeling cheeky one fine day and he engaged his wife in this conversation:
Kirpal: dear, you have never loved me for my body have u? it is my mind that attracted you right?
Wife: ya.....
Kirpal: so why is it that you don't get upset when i share my mind with other women, but u will not tolerate me sharing my body with other women?
Wife: ...
I suppose she is pretty used to her husband's interesting, tricky banter. And i like that idea. Next time, i must be able to tickle my husband like that. Only i fear i might b limited by my wits. Mayb not. hee.
So, in a feeble attempt to participate in class, and i mean feeble, I asked Prof Kirpal
Me: Prof, what if the same question was bounced back to you?
Kirpal: Oh, don't worry, i've already told her that i love her body.
Well well, Prof answered so quickly, i was so sure he was waiting for some dumb-dumb to ask this question so that he can answer. And i did just that.
Immediately after this, he went on to explain his views about how men tend to be very territorial about their women's body.
Also that women are meant to be submissive to their men. Well, i have to say that there are potentially lots of things to discuss about this subject. My input is that: It is indeed the duty of the woman is to submit (even the Bible says so explicitly), and it seems like it's increasingly difficult for the new-age woman to do so, now that she is more educated than before, less dependant and the thought that women are inferior to men is diminishing, especially in the Singaporean society.
However, submission is not a one-sided thing. For a woman to submit, it's easy. really. Just let her know that you love her. Of course, i'm speaking from rather shallow experience, having never been married before. But if i know that i'm loved, i don't ever have to doubt your intentions.
And while some women may think they are stronger than men, i know that a very significant portion do not. Deep inside, is a knowledge that women need men and vice versa. It's in a woman's nature to submit. (i think)
The reason why woman seem less and less able to submit, i attribute a bit of it to men being less and less able to commit to their woman, to remind and assure her that he wants the best for her.
I really believe that there are much more issues involved in this. And this is a small part. But that's the fun part. If the whole 'love' thing is so easy to understand, i doubt people will find it intriguing.
As u noe, i'm taking this course by Prof Kirpal Singh. It's called Better Living: Literature & Technology. And after so many thought provoking classes, i tink i am indeed becoming a better person. Reading the materials that he provided and casting thought about the subjects raised in class does indeed make me more observant and more appreciative about the world i live in.
Today we broached on an interesting topic. This was related by Prof Kirpal.
Kirpal was feeling cheeky one fine day and he engaged his wife in this conversation:
Kirpal: dear, you have never loved me for my body have u? it is my mind that attracted you right?
Wife: ya.....
Kirpal: so why is it that you don't get upset when i share my mind with other women, but u will not tolerate me sharing my body with other women?
Wife: ...
I suppose she is pretty used to her husband's interesting, tricky banter. And i like that idea. Next time, i must be able to tickle my husband like that. Only i fear i might b limited by my wits. Mayb not. hee.
So, in a feeble attempt to participate in class, and i mean feeble, I asked Prof Kirpal
Me: Prof, what if the same question was bounced back to you?
Kirpal: Oh, don't worry, i've already told her that i love her body.
Well well, Prof answered so quickly, i was so sure he was waiting for some dumb-dumb to ask this question so that he can answer. And i did just that.
Immediately after this, he went on to explain his views about how men tend to be very territorial about their women's body.
Also that women are meant to be submissive to their men. Well, i have to say that there are potentially lots of things to discuss about this subject. My input is that: It is indeed the duty of the woman is to submit (even the Bible says so explicitly), and it seems like it's increasingly difficult for the new-age woman to do so, now that she is more educated than before, less dependant and the thought that women are inferior to men is diminishing, especially in the Singaporean society.
However, submission is not a one-sided thing. For a woman to submit, it's easy. really. Just let her know that you love her. Of course, i'm speaking from rather shallow experience, having never been married before. But if i know that i'm loved, i don't ever have to doubt your intentions.
And while some women may think they are stronger than men, i know that a very significant portion do not. Deep inside, is a knowledge that women need men and vice versa. It's in a woman's nature to submit. (i think)
The reason why woman seem less and less able to submit, i attribute a bit of it to men being less and less able to commit to their woman, to remind and assure her that he wants the best for her.
I really believe that there are much more issues involved in this. And this is a small part. But that's the fun part. If the whole 'love' thing is so easy to understand, i doubt people will find it intriguing.
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Build up
i'm listening to soulful music. and it's making me feel soulful, watever that means.
My dad has been listening to sermons in the car lately. Most of the time, when he picks me up, he's already halfway through it. Moreover, we still try to maintain a conversation. So, it ends up that i only manage to catch a few words. My dad may seem like he can multi-task. However, i later found out that he has been listening to the same sermon maybe for the fifth time? Anyway, all i'm tryin to say is that i may be getting thing out of context.
'build character'
this ties in with mybelief that no matter wat one goes through, at the end of it, one must be made a better person.
and this 'build up' theme was reiterated when E told the touch team to help one another play better. And i thought, yea, when i help others play better, chances are that i can play better too.
Just in case u r wondering how this 'build up' thing came about in the sermon. The speaker was talking about healing. And how some people are healed almost immediately after praying and there are also those who have persist, go through the pain of the disease and finally, be healed. He said that it is easy to think that the one who was healed immediately appears to be more blessed. However, it is the character of the one who had to endure that is built up. And in the end, he benefits more from the healing process.
So, if u think u r goin through something that doesn't look like it's goin to end soon, remember not to neglect praying and building up. And press on.
My dad has been listening to sermons in the car lately. Most of the time, when he picks me up, he's already halfway through it. Moreover, we still try to maintain a conversation. So, it ends up that i only manage to catch a few words. My dad may seem like he can multi-task. However, i later found out that he has been listening to the same sermon maybe for the fifth time? Anyway, all i'm tryin to say is that i may be getting thing out of context.
'build character'
this ties in with mybelief that no matter wat one goes through, at the end of it, one must be made a better person.
and this 'build up' theme was reiterated when E told the touch team to help one another play better. And i thought, yea, when i help others play better, chances are that i can play better too.
Just in case u r wondering how this 'build up' thing came about in the sermon. The speaker was talking about healing. And how some people are healed almost immediately after praying and there are also those who have persist, go through the pain of the disease and finally, be healed. He said that it is easy to think that the one who was healed immediately appears to be more blessed. However, it is the character of the one who had to endure that is built up. And in the end, he benefits more from the healing process.
So, if u think u r goin through something that doesn't look like it's goin to end soon, remember not to neglect praying and building up. And press on.
Monday, February 14, 2005
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Do you like donuts?
My fren B, in a desperate attempt to make my life more interesting, has taken to calling me now and then, just to tell me small little things that she finds funny. And most of the time, i admit, i'm skeptical. But she has proven me wrong. I laughed heartily all the times she called. (Twice, actually)
As you know, donuts is considered an American snack. An unhealthy snack, it has been picked on for the weight gain of Americans. On the other hand, business analysts are praising Krispy Kreme http://www.krispykreme.com (a soft-dough donut with a light, sweet crispy sugar glaze) for amazing marketing and ability to meet the needs of consumers.
What is unknown to all, is that this little donut (it's about 3/4 the size of a typical donut) wears many hats. First, it's the snack that many lust after, Americans or not. Next, it's the probable cause of the detoriating health of Americans. It's also an admirable business model. Finally, it is also a bad word. (surprised gasps in the background)
This is what happened.
Chubby woman: *!*@$^%*&#^#$
Woman (angrily): Shut up, you Krispy Kreme!
And chubby woman shuts up promptly. The reasons for such a desired reponse include:
1) being called fat
2) being called fat in such a creative and refreshing way.
this entry is a tribute to B. For ur efforts to make me a happier person.
As you know, donuts is considered an American snack. An unhealthy snack, it has been picked on for the weight gain of Americans. On the other hand, business analysts are praising Krispy Kreme http://www.krispykreme.com (a soft-dough donut with a light, sweet crispy sugar glaze) for amazing marketing and ability to meet the needs of consumers.
What is unknown to all, is that this little donut (it's about 3/4 the size of a typical donut) wears many hats. First, it's the snack that many lust after, Americans or not. Next, it's the probable cause of the detoriating health of Americans. It's also an admirable business model. Finally, it is also a bad word. (surprised gasps in the background)
This is what happened.
Chubby woman: *!*@$^%*&#^#$
Woman (angrily): Shut up, you Krispy Kreme!
And chubby woman shuts up promptly. The reasons for such a desired reponse include:
1) being called fat
2) being called fat in such a creative and refreshing way.
this entry is a tribute to B. For ur efforts to make me a happier person.
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Scratch Scratch
My dog sleeps with me. Well, not exactly. He sleeps under my bed. Or under my study table. And then he snores. Like a human. Sometimes, to make it more convincing, he chokes on his snores. Or he would shift position, and it'l change the tone of the snores too.
My dog is most interesting. I see myself a lot in him. Firstly, i love to eat. My dog loves to eat. Other than his own meal time, he knows when my maid eats, when my mama eats and he'l sit and watch. And trust me, he has the most pleading eyes. Coupled with his persistence, most of the time, he does get some food.
Secondly, I love to be where the action is. Chippy can't stand it when he knows there's a party goin on without him. And he just likes to be around, walking, mingling and of course, asking for food.
Next, he doesn't really know what he wants. U noe, everytime i return to my room, he'd follow. However, once he hears some sound, he'l scratch the door to want to exit. A few moments later, he's scratching again. This can go on for some time. Sometimes i wish he'd just decide and be happy and not always wanting the be on the other side.
Finally, Chippy loves to be patted and cuddled. Like me. Please love me.
My dog is most interesting. I see myself a lot in him. Firstly, i love to eat. My dog loves to eat. Other than his own meal time, he knows when my maid eats, when my mama eats and he'l sit and watch. And trust me, he has the most pleading eyes. Coupled with his persistence, most of the time, he does get some food.
Secondly, I love to be where the action is. Chippy can't stand it when he knows there's a party goin on without him. And he just likes to be around, walking, mingling and of course, asking for food.
Next, he doesn't really know what he wants. U noe, everytime i return to my room, he'd follow. However, once he hears some sound, he'l scratch the door to want to exit. A few moments later, he's scratching again. This can go on for some time. Sometimes i wish he'd just decide and be happy and not always wanting the be on the other side.
Finally, Chippy loves to be patted and cuddled. Like me. Please love me.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Just had my reunion dinner
yum yum
Just had my reunion dinner. it was pretty good. most pple mite think tt it's easy to have a nice tasting steamboat. just throw in prawns and all, then u get nice soup. I tink my family does it best. hahaha.
so as usual, we talk nonsense over the meal. it was pretty fun. i didn't say much, but i listened.
Apparently, my father has a drawing of 2 frogs. there's nothing special about it. except that one of them is supported by crutches, and the other is like on a wheelchair or something. and the reason?
well, it's cos we chinese pple ate their legs.
When dinner ended, my family noted that one of the clocks was not working. and being there displaying 10.30 all the time was rather misleading. So my dad took it down in an attempt to fix it. (it can sometimes be wound and works again, so i guess he was trying)
As he was taking it down,
he boasted: you know, this clock is an antique, it's about 100 years old!
just then, sparks flew (not the romantic kind), accompanied by crackling sounds.
i got a shock.
me: oui! ok or not?
then my mama (grandmother), equally worried..
said: mai liao la, ar ni gu liao...(don't want already, it's so old)
i guess, it's not very significant to her that a clock can be 100 years old.
then she continued: kia see lang! (scare people to death)
At that point, the issue of the clock disappeared from my mind. And i was recovering from the impact of having a lovely old, hunched-back woman say kia see lang.
(Sad) Chinese New Year
Sad cos it's the time of the month. So i get to be sad. And horrible. *evil laugh
My reunion dinner is goin to be at 5pm. it's the earliest ever. Like i told E, it's like a late lunch. Later we are goin to Chinatown. For me, it's to squeeze with the crowd. For E, it's to see the fireworks. For B, it's she just likes being there.
How fun.
I'm listening to Shanghai Jazz. it's all slow and sexy....v nice. Thanks J!
My reunion dinner is goin to be at 5pm. it's the earliest ever. Like i told E, it's like a late lunch. Later we are goin to Chinatown. For me, it's to squeeze with the crowd. For E, it's to see the fireworks. For B, it's she just likes being there.
How fun.
I'm listening to Shanghai Jazz. it's all slow and sexy....v nice. Thanks J!
Monday, February 07, 2005
G is back!
My pretty fren is back from Hong Kong!
and the best part?
she's back!!!
Welcome home G-baby! missed u while u were away. And since she says my blog doesn't have enough pics, this is for u!
that's us. in the national botanical gardens of Montreal. (July 2003)
and the best part?
she's back!!!
Welcome home G-baby! missed u while u were away. And since she says my blog doesn't have enough pics, this is for u!
that's us. in the national botanical gardens of Montreal. (July 2003)
Saturday, February 05, 2005
I'm still up
it's 4.17 in the morning. And i'm still up. and i have a whole long day ahead of me tomorrow. I'm doing my nego project. Argh. i can do this.
My dog is sleeping like a pig.
My dog is sleeping like a pig.
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Teach me to dance
Teach me to dance, to the beat of Your heart
Teach me to move in the power of Your Spirit
Teach to walk in the light of Your presence
Teach me to dance to the beat of Your heart
You gave the rhythm of life
Created heaven and earth
In You is joy without measure
So like a child in Your sight
I dance to see Your delight
For i was made for Your pleasure
Teach me to love with Your heart of compassion
Teach me to trust in the word of Your promise
Teach to be hope in the day of Your coming
Teach me to dance to the beat of Your heart
Let all my movements express
A heart that loves to say 'yes'
A will that leaps to obey You
Let all my energy blaze to see the joy in Your face
Let my whole being praise You
This is dedicated to the One who loves me the most. This is the theme i have for my life. I love dancing. it's my secret dream. but i noe i'm too fat to look good. since young, i wish for dancing lessons. my mum promised to send me when i turned 10 but it never happened.
I used to envy people who play sports. cos they are so fit and healthy and cool and confident. mayb that's y touch rugby means so much to me. because it marked the beginning of a non-fat lifestyle. I took 2 years learning how to catch a ball properly. And the next few years feeling bad that my tackling sucked. then i decided one fine day that i had enough. i dropped contact and never looked back. i wish i can do that with so many other things in my life.
God's plan for me is that rhythm He made. And i'l dance in sync. Is that cool or what? You noe sometimes when u feel less uptight about things and go with the flow(beat), you catch it better and move more naturally, thus looking a lot better on the dance floor?
Mayb you can try that. As the familiar saying goes, Let go, and let God.
Teach me to move in the power of Your Spirit
Teach to walk in the light of Your presence
Teach me to dance to the beat of Your heart
You gave the rhythm of life
Created heaven and earth
In You is joy without measure
So like a child in Your sight
I dance to see Your delight
For i was made for Your pleasure
Teach me to love with Your heart of compassion
Teach me to trust in the word of Your promise
Teach to be hope in the day of Your coming
Teach me to dance to the beat of Your heart
Let all my movements express
A heart that loves to say 'yes'
A will that leaps to obey You
Let all my energy blaze to see the joy in Your face
Let my whole being praise You
This is dedicated to the One who loves me the most. This is the theme i have for my life. I love dancing. it's my secret dream. but i noe i'm too fat to look good. since young, i wish for dancing lessons. my mum promised to send me when i turned 10 but it never happened.
I used to envy people who play sports. cos they are so fit and healthy and cool and confident. mayb that's y touch rugby means so much to me. because it marked the beginning of a non-fat lifestyle. I took 2 years learning how to catch a ball properly. And the next few years feeling bad that my tackling sucked. then i decided one fine day that i had enough. i dropped contact and never looked back. i wish i can do that with so many other things in my life.
God's plan for me is that rhythm He made. And i'l dance in sync. Is that cool or what? You noe sometimes when u feel less uptight about things and go with the flow(beat), you catch it better and move more naturally, thus looking a lot better on the dance floor?
Mayb you can try that. As the familiar saying goes, Let go, and let God.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Writer's Block
Hello. i haven't written in a while. cos i've run out of funny things to say. i noe wat u r thinking.
u r thinking, 'cheryl, how could this be? (tears hair on head) ur jokes are the reason i live! wat do i do now?? (sobs). sigh.
cheryl will then reply, "poor thing, don't worry, it's only for a short while. i'l soon recover my zest. (pats your back)....
feel better now?
i shall tell u boring things now.
Last nite i had rugby training. felt so good. but my head soon felt light and i was groggy and energyless. but i soon became fine after i drank some milo. (sings: it's marvelous wat milo can do for u!)
we did weird drills that required fitness and lots of laughing. it was fun.
Today i went to deliver Bak Kwa. saw my sis' office for the first time. pretty it is. then we went for toast n the rest had roti boy. then capt E and EL decided that they are goin to hv only a little bit of dinner cos we have been eating like dinosaurs the entire day. sigh. no wonder they are so slim n pretty. i had dinner. (sobs)
i've had enough of crapping. this is getting disgusting. good bye for now.
u r thinking, 'cheryl, how could this be? (tears hair on head) ur jokes are the reason i live! wat do i do now?? (sobs). sigh.
cheryl will then reply, "poor thing, don't worry, it's only for a short while. i'l soon recover my zest. (pats your back)....
feel better now?
i shall tell u boring things now.
Last nite i had rugby training. felt so good. but my head soon felt light and i was groggy and energyless. but i soon became fine after i drank some milo. (sings: it's marvelous wat milo can do for u!)
we did weird drills that required fitness and lots of laughing. it was fun.
Today i went to deliver Bak Kwa. saw my sis' office for the first time. pretty it is. then we went for toast n the rest had roti boy. then capt E and EL decided that they are goin to hv only a little bit of dinner cos we have been eating like dinosaurs the entire day. sigh. no wonder they are so slim n pretty. i had dinner. (sobs)
i've had enough of crapping. this is getting disgusting. good bye for now.
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