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2012 going into 2013
It's almost the end of the year and I guess it is almost the time when I blog about the year, right? I just felt like blogging this kinda 2 weeks in advance because I knew what I wanted to type especially after yesterday's JOL Leaders' Appreciation party! It was fun with all the leaders, we played game and fellowshipped! Although I kinda couldn't talk much cause my throat just hurts so badly, but I still enjoyed myself! A big big THANK YOU to all the JOL leaders, the zone couldn't be more awesome if not for you guys (and ladies)! What more, there will be cell group appreciation next week! If I could summarize this whole year into one word, that word would be CHANGE. Indeed, 2012 has been a huge year of change for me. I'm sure those who knows what happened throughout this year would agree that it has really be a year of change. It has also been a pretty dramatic year too. Literally, loads of drama here and there. But I'm glad to say right now, it's all in the past. There were a lot of firsts in this year.. I mean stuff like: 1) First time having a class of 100% strangers. After Os I didn't go into poly and went into private school instead. I learnt a lot, there were literally people coming from all walks of life coming together to study. It was initially hard, of course. But after the ice is broken, I'm sure things are better now. 2) First time playing guitar for cell group. Now this is something memorable, because the first day I actually played guitar for CG was on my birthday this year. Which is actually quite exciting! Hahah! Then again, of course with the help of Jiayong throughout the course. 3) First time going for Leaders' Meeting. This also means a whole new level for me. Rising up to be a CGC in the cell group. Of course I doubted my own abilities, like am I really able to lead and be a good example to other members and all those. But I learnt to trust God. By FAITH, I will be able to do it! (: 4) First time going to Taipei. This is of course what I've blogged about in the post before this. I went to Taipei, it was awesome! Just scroll down to read all about it for yourself in details! 5) First time going for photo shoot. Now this is something really really fun and memorable! I went for a photo shoot with Ecclesia. Well, it is kind of a 'photo shoot' but we took the pictures ourselves in the studio! It was fun, I will never regret that day. It was super duper fun especially with Ecclesia, we love to take photos and spam loads of it! This was definitely something we really loved. 6) First time being attached to a childcare. I've always been talking to little children and playing with them, but have never been physically attached to a center before. But this year, I had a chance to really be attached to two childcare. One for 3 days and another for 6 weeks! It was both fun and tiring! There are a lot of other first-times but I shall not list it all out cause it will be too long! But I shall roughly list it.. Performing on church's stage, performing a song on guitar, planning for an event, going to my CGL's place, falling in the power of the spirit, own my personal laptop, buying an iPad, getting a proper job, staying over at Ecclesia's place, etc. Of course when I say dramatic, I also mean that there are a lot of down moments. Yes there is a WHOLE LOT of down moments. Even moments when I actually ask myself why do I bring myself into this kind of trouble and if it was all God's plan. But ultimately I've learnt that if God bring you to it, He will also bring you THROUGH it! It is definitely a very very tough year, but yet one of the most fruitful year. This year pass by really quickly, probably because of all the drama. But nevertheless, I want to thank God for everything that has happened to me. And since it's the end of the year, I thought I should thank some people/some group of people. 1) N507  2) Ecclesia  Hey bud! (: Thank you for always listening to me, even if we are 6 hours apart and thousand miles away! You never fail to make me smile and feel better! I really miss the times we spent together going crazy, taking pictures or simply just spending time together. You've been there through my ups and down. And also always making fun of me and other guys (which obviously I have nothing going on). Hahah! I love you! <33) Jiayong  Bozz! I really appreciate you for all that you have done in the CG and also in my life! Thanks for always being so 体贴 and your discernment is the ultimate best! You're the best CGL I ever had! Thank you for the time spent teaching me guitar, listening to me and of course helping me to grow! :) Hahah, and of course the endless time you fetch me (and others) to CG/Leaders' Meeting/Etc! You always try to cheer me up when you know that I'm feeling down. You always encourage us and always cause us to have a positive mindset! :D I really appreciate you, and from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU.4) SIFAT! These people know who they are! Thank you guys for accepting me and my random craziness! Even though I am different from most of you guys, I could still get along with all of you! Thank you so much every single time we do assignment and thank you all for helping here and there! :) We'll have a better time ahead as we run this race to get this cert! Hahah! 5) DOROTHY! Omg, how can I miss out your name!!! :x I'm so sorry! I want to thank you so much! Besides all the awesome cute little gifts and cards that you make, I want to thank you for listening to me and putting your counselor mode ON! Heheh! I'm really glad to know a friend like you. You always make me smile and laugh with your blurblur look! Thanks for being there through my ups and downs! And I'm sure God will do a lot more through you in the coming year! <3 I still feel so bad that I missed your name... :/ Hahaha, forgive me! I LOVE YOUUU!! :D 6) God Of course, I can't end this blog post without giving thanks to God. One important thing I have learnt this year is that no matter how far you've drifted away from God, as long as you look back, He will always be there waiting for you, with arms wide open, waiting to welcome you back into His arms and protection. And that He wants to be my friend, He is someone that will always be there if nobody is. I can always look to Him whenever I have trouble, there is nothing too big that He cannot do! After blogging about 2012, what's for 2013?  I'm definitely hoping for a less dramatic year, for sure. I mean, this year is WAY too dramatic. I will not get myself involved in anything that will bring me this kind of drama anytime in my near future. I'll leave everything into God's plan! :P Hahah! In 2013, I will want to be closer to God and my family. Of course, a good GPA. Hopefully in 2013 I will also be finally able to learn how to play a violin! I want to serve God even more, maybe in CHCSA or something? ;) I'll also be turning 18 next year, if I can, I also want to learn driving! At least take the theory part first. I mean, that would be something good, especially when my family already owns a car. :) Of course, I want 2013 to be a happier and a more blessed year and I hope that I can be the reason why people around me are happy and blessed! Ecclesiastes 7:8"The end of a thing is better than its beginning.." |