Finally I can squeeze in a time to blog about all my activities! Exams ended about a week ago! And I've been sooo packed ever since! But it was a good time of fun, laughter and learning!

First, immediately after my paper ended, I had a 2-day conference. SMC. It was great! Especially on the 1st day where I learned much stuffs from the workshop and gain good insights--things I never knew nor thought hard about. And I'm glad I learned them. Thank God! Also, it was good to see the south side ppl again. Sigh. I'm like the only girl frm north again lah. Cos Lynn came only a while and XQ was in another workshop and with her bf? I guess so. But I'm glad I saw her and talked to her too! Catch up with my leader! =)

The 2nd day was quite a something. Went to hortpark for the conference. And got SUN-BURN!! Ahh. I haven't had a sun-burn for a looong time lah. It was so hot but it was a good time still! =)

After that, I had a day's break, which isn't really a break cos I was rushing to meet ppl. Everything got pushed back and rushed. So I was pretty late for just about everything! Gee. Feeling bad.

Then comes Saturday to Monday where I had a youth camp to attend. Well, at least it showed me how different it is when the audience/target group is the younger youths. I learned that BBQ is a no-no cos they won't cook! End up all the older ones cooking. And X-box is definitely a distraction! But I also learned flexibility and I enjoyed myself still. At least I get to spend time with some of the older ones and really catch up! And hone my skills on Bridge!! =)

When camp break that time, I deliberately not arranged anything then. And I'm glad for it. So I had time all to myself! Really needed that break man...cos after that, it was super pack!

So tuesday, I had a volunteer service at esplanade! =) Visited the elderly at AMK there (near John's church! I still can rmb and recognise it!) and the children's home. But one of the child was so naughty and kick the ball that was in my hand such that the ball flew, hit the ceiling fan blade and tore. Well, it was fun interacting with the elderly and children and I'm glad Joanne went and enjoyed herself too (right?). I got to catch up with her too! The other girls that were there were also very friendly and nice people! =)

Wednesday was volunteer service again. In the morning. Went with my siblings. And I coincidentally met my first 3-months SAJC friend! Was wondering why this guy was staring so hard at me when I was boarding the bus. When I came down, I realised that it was someone familiar! =) Cheers! Had a good catch-up and an unexpected friend/partner throughout! Went to 2 old folks home once again. At first, I had nothing much to say though. There were too many helpers and too few elderly. So time passed slowly. But we just ask them to draw on the ball since they can't write words. But of course, we also help them write their wishes on the spheres.

All in all, it was good to be able to interact and mingle with the old folks. It's been such a loooong time since I last did this kinda work!

After that, was the best time and a moment I'll treasure! My siblings and I left at bugis there (the last old folks home we went to) and headed to a hawker centre to eat. At bencoolen there. After that, we walked to Iluma. Made sarah take the long escalator up from 1st to 4th floor. So super scary! Then, we heard carolers singing and found out that they are doing some charity work too.

So we decided to buy a cup of yoghurt to support the organisation and them. But we took such a long time to chooose the toppings!! It was like, we want nuts--but I don't want (Sarah and I versus Reuben). Then I want strawberry but we don't want (Sarah versus Reuben and I). Haha. And we had to discuss and talk about it for like 3 minutes with about 4-5 ideas being thrown away cos 1 of us or 2 of us doesn't like that topping. Haha. The fun and thrill of having 3 in the family and all sharing 1 cup of yoghurt with an insistence of only 1 topping! Lol. It was fun still. Turning right and left where my siblings are standing one on each side of me.

Oh well. After that, I rushed to church (for a children's event) then went to meet Le Jing for dinner!!! =) Had a grrrreat catch-up and update! Quite happy for her too! =) And I did learn something from her and I re-confirms what I've been saying to myself. Also, I'm very grateful for the time we can have to share our prayer requests! Cheers! Miss you girl and I'm glad we can catch up! =)

Next, on Thursday, had a good Bible Study session with Shuhui. Then headed down to meet up with the crusade freshie girls! Combined DG outing among the freshies! Glad all went well! Had so much fun, laughter and joy! Just talking, getting to know one another and enjoying the performances. Also to write on the spheres and makan! Showing the American friend around Esplanade and the local food! =) Had really a good time and I'm glad that this outing was a success! More interaction! That's the main aim! =)

Where did we head to? Marina square, wanted to bowl but was too full. Then we headed to Gloria Jeans to drink and talk. After that, to Makan Sutra to makan. The wishing spheres--one sphere for all of us! And to concourse with front-row seats! Wah!

And lastly, on friday, met up with 3 groups of people! First was lunch with Huang peng, Carine and Chin wee. Ate at the chinese restaurant for the 1st time at westmall. Was supposed to be the C4C group! Haha. Then I met up with Isaac for coffee before he flys off! And finally the p6 gathering which was great!

We ate at cafe cartel and there were 8 of us! 4 guys and 4 girls! And hmm...come to think of it, we were sitting such that 1 row was guys and 1 row was girls! Lol. After that, 2 ppl left (1 guy and 1 girl) and we were left with 6 ppl.

Headed down to Minds Cafe for 2 hours of gaming! The last game, Jungle Speed, was great fun and nice! So nice that I decided to forgo my last bus at bukit panjang and just walk back home. Had a really good time meeting up with them, catching-up and joking around (: Thanks guys for turning up! Next time, I'll call those I've missed out!

And yeah. I know it's not exactly safe to walk back alone past midnight but oh well. I just don't wanna spend $6 on cab fare! And throughout the whole week of going out, I haven't stayed out till I had to catch my last bus! So it's quite a thrill! :P

All in all, it was a really HAPPENING week and I really enjoyed every moment--whether it's a group of people or my individual friends! =) Cheers and thank God for friendships!

Talking about that, thank God that Wanting arrived back safely! =) And I'm looking forward to the steamboat dinner on Monday! More interaction and catching-up! =)