Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Overdue pictures

I've put up some pictures in my Multiply. They include the lovely Cameron Highlands trip, as well as Judy's birthday celebrations at The Curve! Go check out the pictures. :)

Below are some really memorable pictures from ECF 'The Contender' Church Camp 2005. Held at Palm Springs Resort, this was really the best church camp I've ever been to. But the photos below are but some teasers... the majority of the pictures would be up in my Multiply. And yes, I'm staying true to Multiply! No Flickr, thanks but no thanks. :)


That's me, Joanne, and Chiam making it cheesy for the camera.


Sky High Team for The Contender race. It's hardly any surprise they won; check out the members on their teams..heh..


People under the waterfall. They were drenched and loving it. ;)


Steven koko and Yu En, his eldest daughter. So adorable. Steven's our campus minister.


At the apartment on the final night. This was after the revealing of the Angel-Mortal game.


Lizzie and I. She prentended to sulk. Bleks to her. ;)


Kong Nai Chen was really the Man of the Year. Everyone wanted to snap a picture with him, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon too! Right. Heh.


The guys discipleship group, LUCT. But this is only Bern's branch la. The rest of them didn't take pics. Let's see. Yalah, start from the top and make your way down. ;) Bernard, Daryl, Max, Joe, Chun Wen and Daniel.


Girls discipleship group. And that's pretty much our full team, heh. We need to grow la, us girls. Back row: Irene, Ally, Chiam, Carol, Lizzie, Judy. Front row: Faith, Bee Sean, Sewei.


Last day of camp, LUCT Contenders group picture. This was the clearest and not-so-siaw picture I could find. Might upload more onto Multiply.


And finally, the picture I'm the proudest of. That's everyone of us! Yeps, that's about 95% of ECF. Last day of camp. *Points at picture* You see those people there? THAT'S MY FAMILY!!!!!! Those are the people I love with all my heart and can trust with my life!

I think right, that one day when I am free, I'll actually do a cast page of sorts. Where I put up the pictures of those people I always yak about in this site. Hmmm. I think I should. And no, I'm not paying any royalties! *Don't get any ideas, Aaron*

Right. Super tired already. Just came back from a yum cha session - again. I'm conked. Goodnight, everyone! *Hugs modem/router* *Hugs people who helped make this happen* Heh. :D

posted by carol @ 2:08 AM 1 comments

Monday, February 27, 2006

I'm online! As in, I have streamyx!!!

So happy okay?

Right, there are some people I need to thank NOW. Specifically 2 people la. :P

They are....*drumroll please*


Bernard!!!!!

Even though you made a million and one noises of complaint, grumbled that I was stealing your precious sleeping time, sang a whole bunch of songs and damaged my eardrums in the process and tortured me with your tortured mandarin pronounciations (which, by the way, is pronounced pro-NUN-ci-a-tion), you still helped me fix this thing up. And even though you very meanly stated that it was obvious that my router hates me, I think you know that you were wrong! And being the lovely, forgiving person that I am, I pardon you. Teehee. Kidding. Really, thank you so much, Bern. :)


Ian titi!!!!!

One of the people I know I can pick up the phone and call whenever I have a tech problem. Thank you, titi, for helping me out with this as well. Though the eventual problem turned out to be so small and silly, you helped! And I appreciate it so much! :D And it was so hilarious when you pointed out the simple fact that I hadn't connected the line to the modem because I was on the phone with you..... *hugs* You're one in a million.


Okay la. Now you will probably see me online 24/7. All the pictures I've promised before will be uploaded now. I wouldn't need to stay in college till insane times just to do research, or very paiseh-ly make my way to Aaron's and sheepishly ask to use their internet... :P

And speaking of which, 2 houses I need to thank.

Aaron's house

Namely Aaron, Max, and Chua. For always letting me use their PCs to log online. For bearing with my onlining. I was doing work and, uh, play. Oh well. Heee. Thank you, Live Avenue @ A-01-12! :D

Roy's house.

Also for letting me use your Internet, bugging you occasionally, hehe...


Ah. So happy. :D

Can do more things now. Blog, research, chat... teehee.

See you all A LOT MORE online! :D

posted by carol @ 6:16 PM 0 comments

In college.

Just had my progress for Design checked by Azren. So far, all is looking well, because I've actually done pretty intensive research this time around. By God's grace, I'll be able to keep this up till the end of semester and *crosses fingers* be able to pass the mIFA selection process.. ;)

Went back to my granny's place for the weekend. She was discharged from the hospital on Friday! I am so, so, so happy! God works miracles, you see. But I still will not cease praying till she's completely and totally healed! :)

Went shopping with 2 cousins, Madeline and Kevin yesterday in Bkt Bintang. It's been such a long time since we went out together. Had a great time, but I found myself thinking more about fabrication techniques as I looked at the clothes...

Bought a pair of Scholl shoes! It's the first time I've spent such a bomb on a pair of shoes, but my mum's logic is that the amount I usually spend on slippers and shoes (RM20 - RM30plus), and their durability (6mths, max), is equal to splurging one time on a pair of shoes that will last for a long, long time.

*Shrugs* Hey, I'll take it. It's not everyday your mum comes up to you and approves you spending RM158 on a pair of shoes ok? Whahaha... Plus, they are super comfy, so I'm happy.

Had a great yum cha session with Judy, Sewei, Bern and Nic after that at Jln Puchong. It's fun hanging with them, because I never, ever get bored. Plus, my endorphin levels always shoot up after some time with them. :D

Anyway, need to do more research now. The whole hecticness of college life has started already. And I'm really quite enjoying this.

Keep this up, Carol, keep this up!

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Thursday, February 23, 2006

I, am somewhat back.

But I doubt that I'll be blogging that much, with the primary reason being my sore, pathetic lack of an Internet connection. I've contacted the Streamyx people a million times, but they are horrible people...

Classes are almost full-swing as well.We've been briefed on our major project for Fashion Design (mIFA 2006!!), which I'm really excited about. This semester (argh, why does this sound familiar?) I really, really cannot allow myself to slack. The thing is, though, that I start well and usually end quite crappily. Therefore, I really need to learn a heck lot more about discipline to ensure that this time around, I start and end well. :)

Spiritually speaking, I think this whole experience over the past month has really helped me grow, as well as shape me. God's been speaking, and I was reminded yesterday when I read 2 Chronicles that this isn't my battle to fight, but His. My strength is never enough, for I am but a human being fraught with flaws and weaknesses. However, He on the other hand, has promised me abundant strength, but only if I rely on Him, and not on myself.


Some of my cousins and I during Christmas 2005. L-R: Kevin, Carol, Madeline, Elaine, Grace and Mervyn. *hugs*

I also love my family (both earthly and spiritual) more now. My cousins and I have really pulled together during this time. Though I had some tough moments where some of them were concerned, basically we're closer now.

As for my other family, what can I say? I love you guys all so, so much. Steven told me that they prayed for my family during the office devotions, James would occasionally text me asking about the situation, Lizzie has been the amazing person she memang is, Bern has been making me laugh because it's his natural talent, Judy and Sewei tickled me till I almost passed out, brought me jogging and taught me dance steps... and the list never ends.

As for those of you who either texted, commented, or chatboxed me... I appreciate you guys loads too. Thinking about you all, and would give you guys a huge hug if I could see you all now. But I can't so...

Here's a VIRTUAL hug though! :P


A wallpaper I created months ago. Titled "Memories". People inside are the ones I consider the closest to my heart. Also a hint of my Kuching and KL life. Love you guys.

Right. If I feel up to it, I might actually put up a couple of pictures from Cameron. The pictures are lovely! I feel like Photoshopping them to enhance the quality, but I don't have the skills of some people so.. hrmmm..

Gotta run! :) Have a cheery day, all!

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Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Just thought that I'd put up a couple of extra links in my sidebar.

Look who has started blogging! The one and only Bernard Chia! Let's see, well, Bern is quite a meanie. Heh. Architecture Architorture student. Self-confessed geek. Used to be high-schoolmates with Albert, an equal weirdo. Teehee.

Okay la, I'll start praising him. Bern is small, but his hands are my size and his fingers are longer than mine. Spiritually speaking, he is definitely our resident tai lo. And yes, he takes wonderful pictures. What are you waiting for? Click and navigate to his site! And while you're there, check out his very first post on Cameron Highlands. He's got a superb picture of stars there. I wurve stars... :)

See, Bern? I COMPLIMENTED YOU! Now it's your turn! :P


Next up is Wen Hao. The last time I saw him, Wen Hao was pretend-mad at me because I went out and bought McD's but didn't ask him if he wanted any. AHAHAHA... Therefore, I owe him McD's now (apparently la, that is). IMU student, which means he's more intelligent than probably most other people. Keke... Wen Hao's a sweet guy, anyway. Funny.

I'll chia you McD's someday k? Heh.


This next guy is not linked in the sidebar, but when I feel like it I will, because he deserves it. Shawn Kong Nai Yee! ENLI graduate, great preacher, member of 1am, is currently somewhere in Mongolia on a work attachment, but also ministering to the people there. From Kuching! :) And yes, he is the brother of Nai Chen and Nai Lin...


Finally, we have Daryl. Daryl's an animation student, 5th semester. Ultra-talented. I've linked him before, but I'll link him again! I appreciate Daryl lots! *big hug* Thanks for all the support, bro! :D


Yalah, that's about it. Just a short linking thing. Still don't want to blog blog. Grandma's a lot better though, thank God. And classes have started. Brrr...

Anyway, visit! :) You won't regret it.

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Thursday, February 16, 2006

A short break sort-of thing.

The past week has been tough on me. I've had various ups and downs, many emotional roller-coasters, but God has been faithful, and for that, I love Him even more.

Grandma's mental condition is not at its best. She speaks nonsense, makes threats, and rages at us. It breaks my heart to see her in this state.

However, God is faithful. As I was reading Luke just now, the story about Jesus calming the storm and Peter confessing his identity jumped out at me.

... He got up, rebuked the wind and raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. "Where is your faith?" he asked his disciples. Luke 8:24-25.

And when those words jumped out at me, I froze. I didn't know what to answer. So being the intelligent person that I am, I moved on, trying not to think about the question.

Jump to Luke 9:20. Then that small, soft voice spoke again.

"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?"

Oh Lord, forgive me for ever doubting you!

I'm taking somewhat of a short break from blogging, per se. The thoughts and emotions running through me at the moment are too private and emotion-filled to be shared with the rest of the world. Right now, they all go into my green book - my current escape when things come bearing down upon me. I've never been that eloquent a person. Writing, I think, is still the best therapy. For me, that is.

Take care, everyone, and do keep me in your prayers.

As for those of you wonderful people who've been cheering me up, I love you guys heaps. Those who message me encouraging things, those who silently handed me tissues even I didn't know they knew I was crying, those who just crack me up with their sheer corniness, people who tickle me till no end... the list goes on.

What would I ever do without you guys? Thanks for being the rainbows and sunbeams in my life.

posted by carol @ 2:15 AM 3 comments

Monday, February 13, 2006

Am in The Mall at the moment. The one near Legend Hotel?

Anyway, granny was transferred to GHKL this afternoon. I went with her and mum in the ambulance. Yes, the experience came complete with flashing lights and the eeEeeOooWww EeeEeOoWww sirens.

Granny's doing okay, I suppose, but I gotta admit I understand the beauty of private hospitals. After a week in SJMC, GHKL seems..uh... well, you know what I mean la.

It's been stressful though, the sleepless nights I've had because of night shift, worrying about her health....

I feel lonely.

But then again, deep down inside I am a loner. But heck, even loners need company. Whatmore a part-loner, part-social animal person like me?

I miss, miss, miss the days of joy and laughter. Of being carefree where nothing seemed to matter.

Who wants to volunteer to be the ray of sunshine that breaks through these bleak clouds in my emotions right now? Someone did that yesterday with a couple of funny smses. Whose turn today?

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