I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO WRITE!!!!!!!!!

Been at a lost for words these few weeks... I think the holidays has really left me with little time for myself, and little time for reflection over what has been happening... *sigh* till next year folks....

Believe it or not, I'm haing a feet wash. Not a feet washing session, mind you, but this detox thing through the feet, not too sure how it works, but sure is interesting.. and I could do with a detox of the feet alright!!

Met some of my ex-junior college classmates for lunch. It was really good lah, to see some of them again. =)

I guess this year had been a great year. I think I have never learnt so much, or experienced so much in a year before. I have learnt of the importance of dilligence and perserverance, of starting out early, of planning and preparation, of what it means to be a man, not just an adult.

I am definitely ready for a whole new year, and the new challenges it will bring. It will be interesting to see how I will manage the two talents given to me; my studies and my ministry. It will be another crucial year ahead, but I know who holds tomorrow, and I know who holds my hand. My guide is reliable.

Celebrated a warm and humid Christmas here in Singapore. Did some shopping, mostly for Shanny. Went to Bugis Junction, a mall where I will always get lost, because of my unfamiliarity with it. Good thing Shin goes there often. Can't wait for church tomorrow.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Singapore... arrived here at around 4pm. The skyline seemed to have changed quite a fair bit, but nothing drastic. At least, haven't discovered anything that drastic a change.

Didn't really realise that the end of the year is approaching. In 8 days time, 2005 would dawn upon us. Guess it would be that time of the year again, to reflect on the going year and make resolutions for the coming one.

Thus, the begining of a series of re-collections and reflections, starting from tomorrow... pretty much drained from today's journey.

Oh, forgot to mention it earlier just now..but I would be dropping by Singapore on the 23rd, that would be this Thursday! Reason being its Christmas and I haven't celebrated Christmas in Singapore in a while, and also Shintya would be performing in her poly symphonic band and Shanny insisted that we go see.

So I'll meet up with you wacky Singaporeans soon!!!

Playing Monopply with my cousins now. Multitasking.. quite hard. There's another black out by the way. Seems that one of the electrical poles got knocked out. Hence, to be fair to the whole of South Kalimantan, electrical power will have to be distributed, each town will experience a "few" hours of blackout..
Good thing my uncle next door have a generator, able to at least light up a halogen lightbulb over at my place, illuminating the living room abit, enabling us kids to play card and board games.. getting quite used to this already.

Yeap, another black out! That makes it the 3rd in a week, and 3rd in a row!! I notice each black out starts later and ends later. Oh, guess what? They turned on the electricity just as I was whinging...

Anyways, the anniversary celebrations went alright. Everyone looked good, but was abit too lazy to take any pictures. I think at least half of Banjarmasin got invited to the dinner! That just goes to show how influential my grandparents really are, and to a certain extent, how much the people of Banjarmasin appreciate this couple.

Both came to Banjarmasin at different times, but somehow met ( it was arranged) and got married. I am amazed at how committed they are to each other. 60 years of marriage and having to raise a family of 11 isn't exactly a stroll in the park. Furthermore, most of the 11 came out successful in life. They truly are amazing people. And I'm not saying it just because its anniversary!

Much more can be said of my maternal grandparents, but the bed beckons. And the air-con's back....

Hmmm, another black out, that makes it the third time this week, and last night's black out was the longest one I've ever endured. What made it worst was that the laptop was out of battery, couldn't even go online!!!

I guess most of us are creatures of comfort to a certain extent, wanting to do things that are comfortable, and unwilling to engage in those that bring us discomfort, whether physically or even psychologically. Last night's black put brought out the worse in me. I don't remember complaining so much before. I couldn't do much things and couldn't enjoy many things as well without the electricity. Last night's black out really challenged me to live simply.

Question was, and still is, was I willing to? Somehow, I must have romanticized the idea of being a missionary. Even if I become a tentmaker, my standards of living will change, presumably for the worst. I guess I would only learn how to live simply when the time comes. For now, I just have to be prepared for the time to come.

Well, till the next black out....

Hmmm, still bored. Went to have a hair cut... yes, thats my highlight of the day... trying hard not to slack too much, lest I get brain dead..... Countdown to the party... 3 days.....

2nd day back in Banjarmasin, still getting used to the heat and humidity, and the language differences. Getting by pretty much ok, have actually more time to reflect and contemplate the Word, if only I have my own room. Really, really want some privacy, like now.. mum and dad are away to the dentist, and Shanny's having tuition, so got to go treasure this time.

Will blog as often as I can. And if you are wondering about my Brisbane trip, lets just say its life-changing.

Flying off to Brisbane tomorrow morning for OCF Convention!!!!!

Won't be back till 13th/14th Dec.. so this blog will be quite stagnant for a long while.

Tonight also marks my last night in St. Ann's... glad that I'll leave with happy memories. Will definitely miss the LAN games that we played, and watching of movies and anime over the network....

Just a final thought before days of non-blogging..

How do you balance being people oriented and task oriented? Like sometimes a task needs to be done, and you need the help of a particular person. When approaching that I person, I usually find myself being focused to the task at hand, rather than that person. Am I guilty of being more concerned over the task, and what the person can do for me, rather then who he is?

Anyone else feels the same way?