Birthday Le Rae de Forth...

My sister's birthday today! And as the title states, she IS the 4th 'Rae' in my family. (Those who know me well would understand.) So today, she was allowed to play as much computer as she wanted, with the reputation of being the Arcade Kid of the Family. And while she was enjoying herself, the Men went to set up the party set-ups, while the ladies went to do the cooking. Some of my parents' university friends were coming over to celebrate to and the plan was to have the party at the basketball court in the condominium, so that we could all have a friendly match with each other (You'd be shocked when you see them play...) and then have a nice dinner and cake.

Everything was going well until in the mid-afternoon, when my Mom found out that Uncle Alex still hasn't gone to the Multi-Purpose Hall to book and collect the tables and chairs for the party. She scolded him (Don't worry, this is the 'Sister-to-Brother' kind of scolding; Not so intense and not that fierce. And she's older, so she has her 'rights') and sent him off to go and collect the stuff with me. But by the time we arrived at the MPH, the security guard said that all the tables were already in use and that we could only take chairs. So towing back about 6-8 chairs, we told the bad news to my Mom, who immediately tried to fomulate another way of substituting for the tables. In the end, we found a couple of bench tables in the store room and just told ourselves that it would just have to do.

Then the desert cakes (not the birthday cake) were just about to be put into the oven. I watched Aunt Mary while my Mom and Uncle Alex entertained Granma. It was suppose to be a mixed-breed of cake and coconut pudding, but I'll take it that it's delicious (Aunt Mary came from a province in the Northern parts of the Philippines, in which is where you can find the best cooks in the country! That's a tip if you're gonna get a maid from there...).

Then here came the frightening part - It rained.

It came as a slow shower at first, then it gainned into a hard pour. I quickly went to my room where my Mom was with Granma and told here, "Pray hard." She turned to the windows and saw what she prayed not to see for the day (The air-con was on so she couldn't hear the rain coming).

So we had to bring back all the chairs and both the bench tables and settle them evenly into the dinning and living room. When finally arranged, the cakes were done! And boy, did they smell good! Man, one of these days, I've gotta bring some to the school! But as tempting as they were, we all had to excersize our sense of control and get Plan B in order.

An hour later, our first guests arrived. It was the Wu Family! (If you didn't know, this was the family I went to Japan with.) We all sat down and had a nice chat. Father with Father, Mother with Mother, Brother with Brother and Sisters with Sister. The rooms were filling up, though some wern't able to make it. After a while or two, dinner was served. And I tell you, we had such a great dinner! Many Fillipino delicacies made by Mom, Aunt Mary, Auntie La La and some by my Younger Sis. (Granma was busy doing my Mom's accounts; se says she enjoys doing it so might as well make her short stay here enjoyable...)

And now, the moment we've all been waiting for! ... CAKE TIME!!!

We all had small slices of the cake and boy, it was delicious! Just what we needed to compliment Dinner! Many entrays were made and it was a hit! And while eating dessert, Uncle Wu and Dad decided to share the photos we took in Japan. What good memories we had!

But not forgetting what we were suppose to be gathered for, we brought out the Birthday Cake. Sang the song, blew the candles and sliced the cake, my Sister was well pleased with the outcome, even though it didn't turn out as planned.

Discluding the rest of the merry-making and the farewells, that's just about enough to rap it all up. God bless Morriel for being a good sister to brother for!

(Prefectorial) Vacation!!!...

Man, I had a great time at Camp for the past 3 days! It was so fun, I fell asleep an hour after I came back home (And that's, like, 5p.m.? I actually missed Dinner, woke up at 8 and wrote this the next day) So sit back and get ready to brace yourself with my very own details! (Take it as a comforting message or a danger warning)

Day One (Wed)
6.30 a.m.
Woke up quite early for a holiday wake up... Got my uniform on and was suited up to go. Just getting my backpack, a 1.5l water bottle and another photo with my visiting Filippino Granma, I marched out of the house and into the car, ready to embrace a vacation fit for The Prefectorial Board.

7.30 a.m.
Well, met up with the other fellow Sec 1s that had gone through the same tortures in Selection Camp as me. Arjun, Jaira, Calvin and Michael were all there (If you sill haven't realised, my name is not Michael but something related...). There was a list on the wall next to the gate showing which groups we belonged into, so we went our seperate ways. Well, exept Mike who was in the same group as I was.

Then suddenly, the Head Prefect arrives. As, erm, 'vertically chalendged' as he was (Hey, at least he's taller than me so don't make fun of him.), he's a very respectable and honourable gentleman in the Board. He then puts on his fierce front and scolds the 4 late-comers that arrived a few minutes later than arranged. We we scolded along with them. Then he tells us to quickly go to our respective rooms, make it comfortable and homey and report at the Astro Turf in a given amount of time.

Okay, maybe not so much of a good start for a vacation after all.
But let's just give it a few more minutes and see what happens...

8.00 a.m.
AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! WHAT KINNA VACATION IS THIS??!!!
We reported at the Astro Turf just as instructed, then was told to go the Track before one of the Council Members did. And although we ran as hard as we all could while pacing with the slow ones, the guy was briskly jogging ahead by a meter or so.

So now that we're at the Tracks, we're doing cheering training? And everytime we don't make the cut, we 'Knock It Down'?

*disc scratch*
WAIT A MINUTE!!! WHAT KINNA VACATION IS THIS AFTER ALL???!!!!!

Gotta goto sleep now, so To Be Continued...

Another Prefectorial Camp...

Had lots of fun with Shil and Raam 2day. I recomend anyone to watch 'Night at the Museum'! But no time to talk about it for now.

Will be leaving tomorrow for camp. Be back by Friday night. Wish me fun!

Excelcus Deio...

Christmas!!!
One ofthe most well known holidays in the world.

Well, sometimes for the wrong reasons, but hey. Jesus should be happy for those who celebrate his birthday with him.

Well, if that's the case, then how did I celebrate it? I wouldn't recomend this for other fellow Christians, but I did it in a not-so-holidayish way (so prepare for the most boring of details):

Starters is a nice good breakfast (said with Grace, as always...) consisting of six breadspread sandwitches; four with a mysterious peanut spread that was bought in Japan, two with Hazelnut Chocolate. Followed by watching a few TV shows with my younger sister. Then, went onto the computer to watch a bit more WLIIA and play a computer game I haven't touched for a term or two. Lunch was in between. After defeating every Nation with the alliance of Japan, I went to a comfortable edge of the sofa in the living room and read the Bible, for you never know what the Lord could say on His Son's birthday. Shorty after, the family went to the food court at the Botanical Gardens to eat noodles and Roti Prata for Dinner, deserts being the Singapore Favourite, The Kaya Toast! Next was a short drive to Tanglin Mall, where they were making blizards of snow. Or more like foam. But nevertheless, they were blizards. After the 10-15 minute session of humming along with the Christmas songs played over the speakers while watching my younger sister get smuthered in suds (my Mom's ponchos were really useful...), the foam machineswe rinsed our feet at a portable tap or three provided by the mall itself, then made our way back to the car to head over to Mt. Faber. Didn't really get to see much of the hill, but the view of HarbourFront and Mainland was magnificent! The best viewing spot was on Faber Point, which gives a very 'light' feel when you get to the top in the darkness of the night(you'll understand when you get there...). After looking around, we all went home and gone to sleep.

All exept me. I sleep last now that I'm sleeping in the living room. A few Filippino relatives came over to visit so they're taking my room for good comfort.

Told you it was dull. The dullest Christmas I ever had. I just pray that Jesus had a good time today, even if it was with the others. To Christians reading this, DO NOT try this at home. Please.

Ah, well. Better knock myself out befo...zzzzzzzzzz.......................

Ho ho ho's awake right now?...

Just came back from a Christmas party. Praise the Lord I survived it! I had to help out in preparing the dinner first, followed by meeting with close relatives, eating the dinner with them, then joining my cousin fly his toy helecopter (and I must say, it's kinda facinating for a toy it's size), tell ghost stories ('cause of popular demand), entertain my nephews and gain nuggets of wisdom from my uncles and aunties. But I'm a little too tired to share the full story.

Maybe tomorrow.

For now, just look to Jesus and tell'Em, "Happy Birthday! Thanks for being with me throughout the year! May You bless me more this coming year!".

Gotta go to sle...zzzzzzzzzzz..........

Quiz Delux...

I tried to transfer the photos I took at Japan from my house computer to my PC, but aparently my thumbdrive's full of this year's document's and has not much room for even just a small handfull of photos. And don't even think of asking why I haven't thought of using my house computer to write my posts AND add photos at the same time, cause I did think about it; and trust me, I have my own reasons for not doing so... So I asked my Mom if I could get another thumbdrive since I really need one for next year.

But while the photos are on standby, let's just do a (so not) simple quiz!:



1) When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?

"General McMichlendor! General McMichlendor! The Pimples of the North are invading Upper Leftcheek! We must counter-attack with our best weapon! ENFORCE THE PIMPLE CREAM!!!"

2) When is the next time you will have sex?

Sometime after the day I get married. On that particular day, maybe half an hour before it happens, I'd be caught watching a basketball match involving Yao Ming. Don't ask about the logic of this.

3) What's a word that rhymes with "DOOR"?

"FLOOR".

4) Favorite planet?

Earth. The only planet that can sustain life according to Science, and the first planet to ever exist according to the Bible.

5) Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your mobile?

Something's wrng with my phone right now; doesn't seem to save missed numbers.

6) What is your favorite ringtone on your phone?

'Salsa Le Senior Miguel'. Typical, huh.

7) What kinda shirt you have on?

Right now? Larger-by-one-size black shirt with Light-blue paint strikes on the bottom. I used this shirt on the second day of painting my room and apparently forgot to wear it inside-out.

8) Describe yourself in one phrase.

" It's God's doing!"
(I mean it in a positive way, mind you.)

9) Name the brand of shoes you're currently wearing?

Formal shoes: Enrico Ferri
School/Sports/Outing Shoes: Power
Stand-by School/Sport/Outing Shoes: Sleese
Boots: Timberland
Sandals: Unknown
Slippers: Unknown

10) Bright or Dark Room?

Bright one. Extra special when lit up by Sunny Window.

11) What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?

Somewhat Replica of me when I was in Upper Primary, based on sense of humour and popularity.
(Does anyone have an idea of how creepy it's like to look at a flashback of yourself in another body with other edited characteristics?)

12) If you're alone in a room with two beds, which one do you sleep on?

The one with my bolster on it. I sleep best with it.

13) What were you doing at midnight last night?

Sleeping. You should have asked what I did an hour earlier. Too late.

14) What did your last text message say that you received on your mobile.

'Oh sh**, u mean u went today?' from Ryan (Surname censored for protection).

15) Where is your letter box?

Go down the stairs, turn right, make a left when you see a dustbin and vuala.

16) What's a word that you say a lot?

The most commonly said word in the world is actually 'Time', although I don't know if that works with me...

17)Who told you he/she loved you last?

God. Just now while I was reading Galatians 3.

18) Last furry thing you touched?

My younger sister's cat doll.

19) How many drugs have you done in the last three days?

Can I count Clorets as a drug? I used it as a back-up way to relief stress at a Life Science Symposium and a Prefectorial Selection Camp.

20) How many rolls of film do you need to get developed?

Rolls? Did somebody say rolls? ARGH! ME HUNGRY!!! ME WANT FRENCH ROLLS!!! GRAWWWWWWWWWsorry, did you say something?

21) Favorite age you have been so far?

Either 10, 12 or 13.
10 was when I was known as 'The Mr.Bean of 4C'.
12 was when I truely met up with God.
13 might have been the year when I lost much of my humour, but it was the year when I learnt how to fully trust God in whatever he wants to do.

22) Your worst enemy?

The devil. He has no power. Do not listen to him. Or the movies that make him look powerful.

23) What is your current desktop picture?

(hold on, I'm getting the picture)

24) What was the last thing you said to someone?

"Morriel, don't," to my younger sister, who was about to toss her cat, which was tied to a plastic bag, into the air to see if the plastic bag acts as a good parachute.

25) If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly?

Fly. I can then set up a circus and earn the million bucks.

26) Do you like someone?

Of corse I like someone! I like so many people!
The question should be 'Do you love someone?'.

27) The last song you listened to?

'He Never Sleeps', by Don Moen.

28) If the last person you spoke to was getting shot at, would you jump in front of the bullet?

Yes and no. Maybe.
Yes because my sister deserves her life. No because the Bible says that suiside is not the way of Christ. Besides, who would be heartless enough to shoot my sister? She's so cute and addorable!
Unless, of corse, you hear her wine.

29) If you could punch one person in the face who would it be?

The person who asked this question.

Seriously, I'd give up the chance. For now.

30) What is the closest object to your left foot?

I object to answer.

31) How old do you wish you are?

I allow any age God puts me in. One year at a time.

32) What do you do when the vending machines steals your money?

Erm... "Spoons!"

33) Do you count yourself kind?

1... 2... kind... 4... 5...
Yah, I guess.

34) If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be?
Chinese! Please?

35) Do you know your neighbours?

Not all, and not that well.

36) Do you follow your horoscope?

Nope. I just trust that whatever happens in the future, good or bad, is all permitted by God. Which is a good thing, cause somehow, whenever I trust God in the worst of circumstances, He always comes to the rescue. The only irritating part is that most of the time, He does it on the last minute. I can always give you examples...

37) Would you move for the person you loved?

Yup. Why? Are you going to tell the person to tell me to move all my property to the dump downstairs so you can take it all? Well YOU WILL NEVER SUCEED!!! NEVER!!! GHAAAA!!!!!

38) Do you believe that opposites attract?

After what things God has done before my eyes for the past 2 years? Man, I'll be ready to believe almost anything up to me turning into dust.

39) Favorite channel(s)?

Including cabel? Channel 5, Discovery Channel, Comedy Central and Nick.
By the way, I don't have cabel. I'd have to depend on YouTube.

40) Favorite place to go on weekends?

Church, MacRitchie and Home are definites. The rest is up to my needs and my moods.

41) Showers or Baths?

Showers. And may I state HOT showers.

42) Do you paint your nails?

Ehem. Pardon?

43) Do you trust people easily?

Depends. First impressions count. But there are exceptions.

44) What are your phobias?

Chineselanguageteachersphobia. Worst at Primary 4.
Not willing to share furthur than that.

45) Do you keep a handwritten journal?

Tried once. Felt tiring, so I stopped. Never knew I'd end up with a blog.

46) Where would you rather be right now?

Heaven. But I think I'd better stay here and earn a few more trophies and crowns from God first to store up (stated in Bible), so that when the time comes, I'd get a better surprise when I arrive and maybe even have an address close to God's (well, that's what He wants, right? To be close to His children?)

47) Who makes you feel warm and fuzzy?

W.H.O. makes me feel warm and fuzzy? I didn't know that. But shouldn't they be spending more time fighting the deseases of the world?

48) Heavy or light sleeper?

Heavy. REALLY heavy. The only things that can wake me up immediately is either a nightmare or the sound of my mother's voice.

49) Are you paranoid?

No, I'm Mig. But I'll inform you if I see him.

50) Are you impatient?

I told you already, I'm Mig. Now please, calm down and I'll inform you the moment I see either one of them.

51) What's your favorite pick-up line?

The perpendicular one. Easier to pick-up and more useful.

52) What's your main ring tone on your mobile?

'Salsa Le Senior Miguel'. Typical, huh.

53) What were you doing at midnight last night?

Wait a minute... didn't you ask me this just now?

54) What did the last text on your cellphone say?

Now, it's "I was going to tell u not to go, but then you did not answer my pass msgs so i guessed you died of ..." well, never mind, from Ryan.

55) Most recent movie you watched?

'Chicago'. Onboard my flight back to Singapore.

56) Name three things you have on you at all times?

Watch, Wallet and Handphone. Watch is the most important and valued.

57) What color are your bed sheets?

It changes every fortnight.

58) What is your favorite part of the chicken?

Wherever is the fleshiest and with the most skin.

59) I can't wait till...

Yes? Are you alright?

60) How tall are you barefoot?

That's the problem! I don't know! The ast time my Sport's Rap measured me, he placed the board on my head the wrong way round, and the given number contridicted many other peope's numbers. So now I know how it's like to live without an identity...

61) Do you own a gun?

When I was in Japan, my Dad actually bought me an air pistol! It was so beautiful! But a few days before the day we were going to come back here, my parents didn't know if the gun would be allowed to go through Changi Airport and if the whole family would be detained back just because of a toy. Not taking their chances, they decided to leave the gun back in Japan. I was there to say my final goodbyes. *sobsob* IT WAS STARING AT ME! WAAAAAAAHAAHAAHAA!!! I HAD TO SEE IT GO AWAEEEE!!! *sniffsniff*

62) What do you prefer to drink in the morning?

Water.

63) Where do you think you'll be in 10 yrs?

Studying in a university, that's for sure. Maybe working part-time either in a fast-food restaraunt or in building designing. Possibly getting a driver's licence. But I think it would have been more interesting if you asked about me when I'm middle-aged...

64) Last thing you ate?

Dinner:
Rice with beef soup, prawnball vegetables and beancurd, followed by fish.

65) Does someone have a crush on you?

How would I know?

66) What's your favorite candy?

Dream Chocolate. Or anything madeof milk or white chocolate.

67) If you have three wishes, what would they be?
1: Holiday at Israel
2: Another air pistol
3: A million more wishes with no expiry date.

-The End-

Let me get set back to Default first...

After a day of souvenier esembling (darn Samurai Swords) and another day of editing some animation in an animation surprise I'm holding for a few classmates (well, I guess it's not a surprise anymore...), I'm still a little tired from the Japan trip, so just give me a couple more days, and I'll share about the Lands of Rising Sun, 'k Dudes?

Thanks.

Oh, and to pay for the inconvenience, here are some videos to entertain you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHOXXP9djJc&NR Props
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kJG_QsR470&mode=related&search= Doo Wop (Bowling)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-wWr9pxqeY&mode=related&search= Busley Bergley Musical (Sponge)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R2LtUFipFI&NR Weird Newscasters (German Comic)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ULC_9E7li8&mode=related&search= Hollywood Director (French Restraunt on Fire)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjm8squIk3I&mode=related&search= Action Replay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhVYxITUOHU&NR Film Dub (Divorce)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pztg0H0hzY&NR Film Dub (Doctor's Lab)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iyBS5RCVaE&NR News Flash (Stripper)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvT8w_FiKBk&NR Make A Monster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG8aNa6tlzM&mode=related&search= Scene to Rap (Black Hole)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8ErJHHD8Nc&mode=related&search= Show-Stopping Number (Factory)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptDFmzaLlCo Scene to Rap (Avalanche)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKwgSXUtpxs&NR Film Dub (German: Don't Touch My Sour Crouten)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wr5JFe44tk&NR Props II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDcjwh9krZc&NR Prop III
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwBuJOA7CSk&NR Prop IV

If only we could try these games in class...

Back in the Lion City...

(Japanese Accent)

Ohio Kozaimas!
(I think that's Japanese for "Hi!")



Tuday, in Changi Airporta, Therminal Won, a Shingapowe Airwaysi airplane touche down at 5.20p.im..



Buta why should I be botardt about a plane? I'm backu fom Repan! But I'm really tiredt afeter the flight, so I tzhink I should havea an hounourable sleep first, THEN I type aboute the holiday.

Syonara for now...

Praising the Lord,
Master Ramikuga Lifushangi

Leaving For Japan...

A few days ago, I was listening to a few soundtracks on my computer when I stumbled over a little song that had some groove in it. Feeling the groove, I decided to shake my head to the beat. But while I was shaking my head, I felt my heavy hair crashing over my head time after time. For those who haven't seen me for quite some time, I looked like a cast away without a beard. I was able to insert my side burns into my ears.

So today, I decided to do something I wanted to save for the end of the year.



After 2 and a half months, I decided to cut my hair.



So I went to the usual $10 shop just near by at Bukit Panjang Plaza. And I don't know about you guys, but I actually find the barber shop to be one of the best places to get a facial massage. I mean, think about it...

(Spanish Accent)
You pass the lady with the enormous hair-do your card, and she sits you down onto a small blue leather chair. She lightly strangles your neck with a long but soft tissue and covers the rest of your body with an apron the size of Alaska. By now, you can only see a floating head in the mirror. You think to yourself, "Man, that head is ugly!". Then the lady, who somehow read your mind, points to a poster on the wall towards your right and says, "Ah boy, wo yong na ge hairstyle gei ni, oh?" You look at the poster and imagine your face transplanted onto the picture. Satisfied with the thought, you nod your head in agreement, only giving one condition that she doesn't snip off the side burns. And that's when the lady mysteriously yanks out two scissors from the air.

She then performs a lively salsa with her fingers on your head, giving a melodic rhythm with the snips. Forbidden to move your head by a single millimeter, you watch the Tango de Los Dedos through the mirror in front of you, watching as her fingers toss those overgrown hairs on your head around. They start from the back of the head, then slowly, but surely, they come towards the frindge. Once they arrive there, you instinctively close your eyes with such drama falling in front of you. Then suddenly, the snipping stops.

You open your eyes to look if the performance was over, only to find that Act 2 was just about to begin. The lady reaches towards the shelf next to the mirror and opens a box, taking out...

...A Shaver.

With just one simple swift movement of her hand, the motor switches on, giving off vibration sounds similar to the ones the P.U.B. patrol boats give while travelling around MacRitchie. Slowly, she brings the contraption towards your sideburns, making sure she only touches the Canopy of your Tropical Hairforest. You sit frostifely still, knowing fearfully well that the slightest of movements could possibly mean the loss of an earlobe. After a minute or two, she brings the shaver away from your head, both of you content that it's all over. With relieved hands, the lady places the shaver back into the steriliser.

Then here comes the fun part! The lady reaches next to the steriliser, into a secret compartment of the shelf. Giving a couple of yanks, she suddenly yanks out a black and lengthy tenticle! The tenticle screams loudly for hairs to eat, yelling with desparate hunger. From the corner of your eyes, you take a glimpse of the wigling creature. It was certainly what you thought it was. It was the scalp vacumm cleaner.

The lady, courageously grasping onto the neck of the beast, positions its mouth over my head. With full delight, the tentacle sucks up all the hair that was snipped of due to the vigorous dancing. The feeling of the brushes carrest your skin tickles with joy. But the sad thing, though, is that as everyone knows, the best is always saved for last.

After being cleared up, the lady places back the vacuum onto the shelf and takes out a propper brush, stroking your face with an extremely thin layer of powder. She then does a few more minor proceedures while slowly removing the apron. Looking at the new you, then looking at the poster, then lookig back at you again, she wonders why she feels that something is missing. In a sudden snap, a lightbulb appears out of nowhere and lights up above her head. She reaches into one of the pockets in her apron and pulls out a flask spray full of water. Shooting with it at your head the same way an assasin would with a gun towards Abraham Lincoln, she sprinkes the head with a large cloud of mist. Then she slings out a comb and guides your newly transformed hair to the perfect directions.

And as a finishing gift, she slides the comb into a small and neat plastic bag and hands it over to you bowing 45 degrees down. Feeling thankfully satisfied with her work of art, you bow back at her and take the comb, then saying a simple, " Xie xie, auntie. Zai jian.", you turn away, smelling of Kodomo Baby Powder, ready to show the world what good a masterpiece a simple old lady had just done to you.

(Normal accent)
Ah well, from the Midnight after today, I'll be going to Japan for 1.5 weeks! "...And The Land of Rising Sun..." (Shushi... Shashimi... Samurais... Atomic Bombs...) Just pray for me that Japan doesn't Sink... :P

When I come back, I'll tell ya all about it, continue my sermon and maybe even have another quiz...

See y'all! Sionara! And God Bless!!! =)

'Why does the medical symbol have two snakes on a pole?' Sermon with Pastor Miggy Part I...

Well, I just thought I might as well share...



Have you ever asked yourself, "Why does the medical symbol have two snakes on a pole?"?

Some say it's from a Greek legend. Others say it's from China. And yet another group says it came from India. Not everyone is totally certain about it's origins.

But Last Sunday, Pastor Prince (That's really his name) shared about faith again and this time, he touched about healing. He went to Numbers 21:4-9 and recounted the story of The Bronze Snake. For those who do not have a bible, this is what it's all about;

Before we begin, here's a little introduction;

A few months ago, Moses and Aaron had already lead the Israelites out of Egypt, surprisingly being urdged by all the Egyptians to get out. They even gave away anything the Israelites asked for on their day of departure (Exodus 12:33-36)! (Well, once an entire nation looses their first born sons, what else could they do?)

Then once they reached the Red Sea, the pharoh and his officals changed their minds and decided to chase them and claim them back as slaves again. So as everyone knows, the people thought that they were gonna die, but Moses told them to take heart and, as instructed by God, parted the Red Sea. God also used the pillar of fire and cloud (that He used to guide the Israelites through the desert) to drive the Egyptian armies into disorder and confussion. (Hey, what would you do if you were driving down the expressway when out of the blue, a flamin tornado slammed in front of you?) He even jammed the wheels of the chariots so as to give the riders a really hard time to move (Duh). And when the whole of Israel crossed over, God told Moses to stretch his hands over the sea, which he did, and the waters crashed over the entire Egyptian army that dared to go into the Red Sea.

From there on, they will voyage for many years until they reach the Promised Land, getting themselves into surprise attacks, wild creatures and more surprises, but with the Lord behind them all the way (Unless, of corse, his people turned away from him...).

Now here's something you need to know before I begin with the story; the people of Israel were again walking in the desert to towards the promise land after the shocking day of seeing God's miracles. But they were starting to loose out on their food supply drastically, so they told Moses, "Oi! Why you bring us out here to starve? When we were at Egypt, we kenna pain wan, but we can still makan on meat, bao and other food as much as we wan!" So God, who heard everything, told Moses, "Psst, tell them that I will rain some food for everyone. They will have to go out everyday angd gather enough for themselves for that day. This way, I can test them and see if they will follow my instructions. On every sixth day, they are to bring in double the usual amount of bread and prepare it."

So Moses and Aaron told the instructions to the people, and they then had all the bread (Manna) they wanted in the morning, and had meat (Quail) at twilight.

(For those who do not know why they called the 'bread' Manna, well it's because the stuff isn't bread at all; Early in the morning, dew would fall around the area where the people were camping. When the dew evapourated, something thin and flaky was left behind on the surface of the desert. The stuff was as delicate as frost, but when the Israelites saw it, they didn't know what it was and asked each other, "What is it?". Moses later explained to them that this was the food the Lord has given to them to eat, but anyway the word 'Manna' sounds like Hebrew for 'what is it?'. Understand so far?)

Okay, now on with the story...

The Bronze Snake

The Israelites had just left Mount Hor via the road that leads to the Gulf of Aqaba so as to make a detour round the territory of Edom. But while they were travelling, the people lost their patience and spoke against God and Moses. "Alemah!" they said. "Why you bring us out here to starve to death? No food, no water, why like dat? We keep on taking Manna and Quail, Manna and Quail, Manna and Quail! Now we look like Manna and Quail! We kenna sick of this lousy food oledi, lah!" So the Lord, who again heard them complain against Him and His servant Moses, stopped protecting them, and immediately poisonous snakes came towards the people. Many of the Israelites were bitten by these snakes and died. So all the people went to Moses again and said, "Eh, Moses, ah. We soli we scou you and God. Can please pray to God to take these snakes away?" Moses then went to pray for these people, and God's reply was for Moses to make a metal snake and put it on a pole, so that anyone who was bitten could just look at it and be healed. So Moses made a bronze snake and placed it on a pole as instructed. And many who were bitten only had to look towards the figure, and they were instantly saved and healed!

When I come back from Japan, I'll explain certain parts of this small story and it's significance to healing with Christ.

May God be with you all while I'm gone! =)

Yet Another Quiz Time...

Found this quiz in my E-Mailbox...

Q: Think of 10 people from the top of your head and list them below.

a) Timothy
b) Ryan
c) Pi Wei
d) Julian
e) Brandon Lee
f) Eugene
g) Dad
h) Mom
i) Calvin
j) Junn Kit

1) How did you meet up with g?
Erm... A doctor was scanning my Mom in the hospital a few weeks after the pregger test and found this wiggly thing in her womb. They zoomed in and found it was a boy!
My Dad was watching.

2) What colour do you think represents d the most?
Dark Blue. A humourous kid who looked too far into the dull side of life...

3) Where do you think h and j would be if they were on a date?
(Grows larger and starts to burn) (Extremely low voice)
JUNN KIT!!! HOW DARE YOU HIT ON MY MOMMY!!! ONE MORE TIME YOU TOUCH HER AND I SHALL UNLEASH A FORM OF HELL WHERE EVEN DIAMONDS START TO MELT TRICE OVER!!!
(Shrinks back)
Universal Studios' Digital Grafics. All rights reserved. (not...)

4) A fact that consists of you, b and f.
Wow. You are accurate. Anyway, we all are in the ACS(I) Canoeing Team, 'C' Division 'K' Rowers.

5) The title of two movies e starred in.
'Banished' and 'The Time Machine II: Assistant Required'.

6) A well-known landmark to represent a.
The Statue of Liberty. Millions of voices visit her head everyday.

7) c's greatest fear.
A tonn of Gangsters at his backdoor? Or him having a crush on Shashimi again...

8) A dictionary definition of f, g and i.
Eugene (EUgeen)
A blob, slightly smaller than a Kirby, which secreets jokes 20-35% corny.

Daddy (DAdee)
The kind ,surprisingly sporty, health-contious and fairly concerned male parent of a Raemiguel. Special edition only.

Calvin (KELvin)
A (pretending) 'Hard Gay' rugger patriotic to any role he's given (e.g. Class Representative, Assistant Prefect, ect.).

9) An animal to represent b.
(Laughing) Man, you just had to ask. Why, everyone knows that the animal is none other that the hors... (Ryan comes into room and strangles Mig)

10) A sweet made-up dream that would involve c,d and a natural disaster.
You're weird, you know that? Anyway, I was invited to another one of Pi Wei's Class Reunions at Grand Great World again (same-ol-same-ol) when suddenly the Tsunami from my theory came to my rescue and washed me all the way back to Bukit Timah. Impossible, but hey, isn't that what dreams are for?

11) Okay, how about a made-up nightmare involving a, e and the country of France.
Yep, you are weird. (Sigh) Oh, yah. This fits perfectly. Captain Von Gallilier was boarding his battleship that was to leave Port La Francis on a voyage to Andrewsville, in a plan with Adolf Hitler to rob The National Bank of Andrewsville of all it's gold. Just as he enters his Personal Quarters at the stern of the ship, Commodore Timanor Kanine and Captain Brandon Skulblaka leap out of the blue and aim two revolvers each at Von Gallilier. "Scram, Miggy!" says the Commodore. "Now we've got a Villan by the name of 'Fluff' to discover!"

(Bang)

(Wakes up) No!!!!! (Heavy panting) Huh? Oh.

12) f's catchphrase.
"Loss the lead. Gain the lead."

13) What would happen when b and g met up?
My Dad riding a Horse riding a Kayak.

14) What a, e and i have in common.
Erm... My first ACS(I) classmates?

15) People in your list you'd want to try this quiz.
Anyone who wants to, I guess. This quiz has little variety, so I'm not sure if anyone's interested...

I rode what killed a major population of Singapore...

(Australian Accent)

G'day, mate!

A few posts ago, I was giving a brief documentary on the amazing creature, The StingRay. She sure was a beauty, but wasn't very tame, now was she? The slightest mistake on handling such a beast could mean the worst of consequences, such as major reduction of speed, loss of coordination with your partner, or even worst; Capsizing as far away from the Pontoon as the 1000m Mark.

Now today, I've been introduced to another deadly creature! She's killed many people in Singapore last year and is a real blood sucker. A lot more stable than the StingRay and less demanding, she's always ready to go all out whenever you are. (Walks towards boat and strokes the hull)

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet The Mosquito!

This Mosquito here's a good boat, she is. She came allll the way from Hungary and was brought allll the way here to our Tropical country of Singapore, into the waters of MacRitchie and finally in our possesion for us AC Canoers to use and tame.

Giving her a spin this morning was a lot more easier than with StingRay, although StingRay had somewhat more glide on the water. Going round the track was enjoyable, but I've sure gotta work on my coordination with my partner, now don't I? Ah well, that's all that I could say so far. Can't let out too much or other schools might end up using this blog as a spy source.

God bless!

(Oh, yah! So that's what I wanted to write about today! Drat's! Never mind. I'll write about what I've learnt about Christ a couple of days ago tommorow then...)

A glimpse into 'The Instructions Mannual for Opperating the RaeM3000'...

1. Charging

1.1 Methods

1.1.1 Night-time Charging (Before 11p.m.)

1) Opperate Ceilling Fan at '1' speed.
2) Switch on Radio, opperate it at 'REP' mode and play a CD at Volume 9.
3) Insert product into Bed, lying tilted towards the side.
4) Insert Bolster in between legs and arms of product.
5) Switch product into 'DayDream' Mode.

1.1.2 Emergency Night-time Charging (After 11p.m.)*

1) Switch on Air Conditioner at 20-23 degrees.
2) Switch on Radio, opperate it at 'REP' mode and play a CD at Volume 7.
3) Insert product into Bed, lying tited towards the side.
4) Insert Bolster in between legs and arms of product.
5) Stroke feet against Bed back and forth in slow, small movements.
6) Switch product into 'DayDream' Mode.

* This will come useful if there is Canoeing Trainning the next day.
* This proceedure must be done as quickly but yet as gently as possibe.

1.1.3 Mid-day Nap Charging

1) Lay product onto any surface that is;
~ Near exposure to the Sun's heat
~ Near a Window for external wind circulation (See Chapter 6).
~ Cushioned and comfortabl.
~ Abundant with things to hug (E.g. Pillows, Bolster, ect.).
2) Switch product into 'DayDream' Mode.

1.2 Jump-starting back product

1.2.1 Auto Jump-starting**

1) Charge product.
2) Once product has a full battery, it will automatically open eyes, but will still not have conciousness.
3) Allow product to gain consiousness for another 10-20 minutes.
4) Once concious, product will automaticall jump-start itself.

** Not advised if product is required to opperate at a designated time early in the morning.

1.2.2 Handphone

1) Set the phone to 'Alarm' Mode before charging.
2) Place phone in Desk Drawer and charge product.
3) At assigned time, phone will ring. The product, irritated, will go at all efforts to get off Bed and switch off Alarm, only to walk about 2 meters to Jump-start product, giving it no reason to go back to sleep.

1.2.3 The Mom-A-BotSC90***

1) Place Mom-A-Bot90 next to Door of product's Room.
2) Mom-A-Bot90 should respond at at visual contact with product by saying, "Miggy!" a few times, depending on the urgency of jump-starting product.
3) Once product senses voice and performs Voice Recognision, product will immediately jump-start.

*** Most advised for automatic response.

To be continued...