Orange Shoes

Wearing a pair of orange shoes is a good way to start a hectic and strenuous week.
It's not to make people notice you... but for you to notice something from others. Trust me :)
And yes, you're not about to get that. I just want to blog it out.
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I'll try to update my blog asap :)

Ψ Family

..Still can't think how a year of being a CFY (Common first year) student passed by.

Woohoo. I've incredibly survived a year of stress and uncertainty.

Well, this isn't another entry about my choice of a university, okay?

Anyway, I'm starting to enjoy my course. I ♥ Psychology (Ψ)!

I guess i'm also starting to appreciate my block - BA Psych-2.

Ang dami namin. 40 something. Actually, we're CLSU's third batch of Ψ students yet.

Moving on, we had a planned Ψ Acquaintance party this week.

I volunteered to be on the decor group (no way I'll be on the maintainance team!) so I went to school at around 2 PM to do the stage and venue decor and went back home by 5 to freshen up.

Dad was supposed to bring me to school but I guess he forgot our deal again.. I found out he was at Cabanatuan City- yes, no chance to drive me to CLSU. So there, I became the usual late-comer. Ick.

I came before 7 PM while they, the Psych students, were already having an open-forum.

The night was just so fun. I love my Ψ family!

..presentations..

Psych-4; Batch Natalis

with Javin and my nanay Jen

here's my sweet friend, Zlyne

(L) with Roger and Mylene (R) Jez, Lavie, Angelo, Belle, & Ruth

with CASCC's former VP- Kuya Jay,CASCC's Treasurer- nay Jen, & CASCC's Auditor-Tokwa :p

CLSU Psychology-II Batch Resilienté

I'm back :)

Hello, my dear blog readers!
Two weeks of blog leave was a long time-- really.
I have so much in store for all of you. A lot had happened before our flight, during our flight, after our flight, our first Sunday at Malaysia (HSG Church), Operation Impact Seminar, Singapore Tour, Project Barnabas Conference, meeting new people (new friends), and a bunch more!

I'm just trying to balance everything right now - school, ministry, blog, pictures, my room, etc.. so I can't promise to blog right away.

Right now, I'm just excited to tell you lots of stories.

Shout out: I miss the HSG people!


That's it for now. I hope I could catch up with my blog :)
God bless you all. MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Singapore :)

Fourth & Fifth Day!

Vanj and I woke up at 5 AM - so early! Unlike in the Philippines, 5 AM in Malaysia is still too dark -as in like 3 AM in the Phils; sun rises at around 7!

We needed to be at the church by 6 since we, together with ate Grace, ate Jing, kuya Owen, & tita Medz, will be going to Singapore.

We left KL at around 11 AM, riding a nice bus. (nice, really.)

Actually, the last time I rode a public bus was back on my fifth grade, when we had an educational trip, so I was like a kid amazed seeing and riding the bus. Haha. I was astonished upon eyeing double-floored buses! Walang ganon sa 'Pinas ;p I also was surprised on how spacious the bus going to Singapore was. Parang eroplano! Hahaha. Dumbfounded.

Anyway, we were bringing lots of foods with us (we do expect a looooong trip)!
On the picture, Vanj was preparing our so-called lunch - Gardenia+Chiz Whiz & Soft drinks. By that time, everybody in the bus was (I guess) hungry already. The aroma of our food spread all over the vehicle, leaving them hungrier. (Nang-inggit daw ba?!)

The trip was amusing since Vanj and I had a great bonding time :) We had long talks while having more than 5 hours of 60 km/hr Palm Tree-viewing. (They do obey speed limits! I hardly believe that they love palm trees much.)

After having spontaneous larynx-waning conversations for hours, I unconsciously fell asleep. Vanj woke me up at around 5 PM for the Immigration check. Geek. I was too nervous that time. I bet I had an immigration-phobia (or whatever you may wish to call it) when we were apprehended by the Phil. Immigration (check my post “Left”).
Passing the check felt like heaven! I fortuitously shouted “walang DSWD! Woohoo!” – such a shame; they all looked at me (and laughed, of course).

Anyway, upon reaching Beach Street (around 6pm), we had our dollars and pesos changed to Singaporean dollars (1 Sing $ = P 34.something).
After which, we directly went on a shopping spree at Burgis Street. I was able to buy 18 key chains, 6 shirts, and a pair of lovable gold ballet flats a la crocs.

We stayed at Starbucks to wait for ate Joan, a cousin who works and lives at Singapore. She’ll be our acting tourist guide for our short stay ;)

We savored the city by having a lengthy walk toward the hotel we’ll be settling in (Hotel 81).
On a deeper note, I have observed that Singapore is such a busy place. I suddenly remembered an sms from a friend about ants. It kinda goes like this: “I wish we’ll be like ants.. busy searching for food yet stops and greets when another passes by.”
In Singapore, everything seems to be swift. Lifestyles appear to be very demanding. I tell you, their escalators were sooo speedy! Haha. Iba parin ang buhay Pinoy. May katamaran. :p



Anyway, we were able to check-in by 9 PM.

We missed ate Joan much that we slept by 2 AM. Too late lah :)

Sleepy and all, we managed to get up by 6 am to prep ourselves for our planned sightseeing. Btw, we all agreed to spend our time left (in Singapore) at Sentosa.

(Warning: Photo blogging ahead)

my super funny pose inside Sentosa's version of the Merlion :)

on the 21st century and still fond of the old camera trick

Upon seeing this pic, I've realized that this would be a better shot if there'd be somebody on the left side of the funny face. (Agree?) So, any volunteer? :)

i LOVE this site!

Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay

a.k.a. Durian ;p

To complete my Singaporean invasion.....

The Merlion! -sooooo Singapore :)

OI Seminar & KL Tour

Third day!

We had our Operation Impact (OI) training from 8 AM - 1 PM today.

Rev. Deborah was our speaker. She was such a joyful and energetic spokeswoman! She reminded me of my mom 'cause she talked very much alike my mom. I can see her preach - very much similar to mom, indeed! She's the Malaysian-Chinese version of Rev. Dr. Veronica Manugue!. Ha-ha.

Anyway, the OI seminar was held at HSG's conference hall. Yes. They have a separate hall from their church building/ sanctuary. Cool eh? I think that's also the place where they hold their youth services (correct me if I'm wrong).

Today I noticed three young people - Sun, Stephen, and Shoben (three S's!). I was very blessed 'cause they were very supportive to the PB (Project Barnabas conference). They were also very compassionate of their youth pastor, Pastor Reuben.

Sun played the guitar while Ptr.Reuben lead the praise & worship; Stephen was the one who helped Ptr. Reuben present the delegates the OI technique; Shoben was the one who managed the slide presentations.

Such dedicated young people!

The session ended at 1pm.

HSG provided us side trips where we could choose to go to - shopping at a nearby mall, KLCC (Petronas Towers) trip, Sunway/ Skyway tour.

I, together with my cousins, chose to go to Sunway 'cause we've been to KLCC already the other day with our host, Sis. Seetha. Well, due to some fusses, we were all included to those that'l be going to KLCC.

We were then accompanied by our acting tourist guides, Stephen and Wai Ye (HSG Youth/ Soaring Eagles).

We rode a train going to KLCC. We don't usually ride a train here in the Phils. so we enjoyed the trip much :)

(L-R) ate Jing, Vanj, Jez/me, ate Grace, kuya Owen

With us were other 5 Filipino delegates and another one from Nepal.

We didn't have much time for shopping inside KLCC 'cause we spent a lot of our time taking tons of photographs with the KL Twin/ Petronas Towers. I tell you, we had a lottttt! But as usual, I can only share you some :) (photos are of low resolution 'cause I watermarked them and minimized their qualities)

^this is actually my fave shot ;)

I tell you.. It's not that easy to take photos with the P.Towers as the background! Vanj was like lying down already while taking photos. Haha! You guys would've seen us (and helped us!).

..with Tita Meds "Tanging Ina" & my sister, Vanj

Kuala Lumpur Tower

Upon seeing our pic @ Bulgari store, mom said, "Jez, Vanj, you girls look like Bulgari sales ladies!" haha. Oh yeah, mom. Right :p

here's my cousin Owen with Wai Ye & Stephen

Stephen, Vanj, Jez, Wai Ye

left pic: me striking a pose in front of KLCC before leaving

right pic: Wai Ye & Stephen with my cam; trying hard to take a pic with the PTowers. (Don't you think I should've helped them, instead?)

I enjoyed this day very much!

The session on Operation Impact this morning was great! I loved how Rev. Deborah delivered the OI method. I was struck by lots of the things she mentioned. We really should have the faith and guts to share the word of God to other people. We shouldn't be uncertain if the Lord would actually touch one's life. Well, the seminar on OI today was more on the technicalities of witnessing using the OI method. But of course, there were also lots of revelations from the Lord that were brought to us by Rev.Ong-Cheah.

I had so much pleasure with the trip this afternoon.

Kuya Owen was like our clown in the group! haha.

I also enjoyed our fellow delegates' company. Oh, I cannot miss mentioning how Wai Ye & Stephen assisted us very well. Hmm. They can have careers as tourist guides! Ha-ha. Kidding.

Anyway, to wrap up everything,
I would say that Christian life is soooo FUN.

Christian life is never too boring or stiff.

Christian life is a joyful and thrilling life!

Living a Christian life is having one's BEST life NOW!