No matter how bad things are, you can always make things worse. At the same time, it is within your power to make things better.

Get going. Get going. Get going!

I love how I can just have a chocolate bar for dinner. (My parents didn't know.) And I'm glad that I'm all grown up. (Less parental permission-asking, Ha!) Leading a tiny bit of unhealthy lifestyle once in awhile, especially when you are so caught up in a good book is a little aspect of life I dreamed of when I was younger. Everything just taste nice, look nice, feel nice, most importantly, one chocolate bar is more than enough to keep you full for the day and through the night.

I suddenly realised that this year, I was called to be a missionary. I am not misinterpreting that name. (or am I?) A missionary is one who carries out missions right? I did! And still am carrying out missions. Oh, no, but not those big scale projects with a high responsibility to do humanitarian works which people usually put across as some sort of nobility. No, it's not those kind that I'm doing. Yet.

They are well, missions on the runway to care, support and protect the people I love as long as I am still kicking. And these missions usually come forth after long and deep conversations with people who needs alot of support. This person needs it, and if you can understand that need, I feel that it's necessary to meet it! Bless someone today.

Incidentally, I have just taken over a new mission. (After a sad truth I have come to know of my really good friend.) And so, I'll see what I can do for her.
All in all, these missions mean alot to me, and though they are of unequal amounts, but definitely, (I like saying this) of equal sacrifices.

I don't know if what I'm doing will yield good outcomes, but I am perfectly aware of what I'm doing. I know myself best. I know that there'll be a chance that I'll get sick and tired of my efforts. And I also know that I truly have no intentions of expecting anything back, even words like 'Thank you'. I'll just do my best. I am just a missionary. A God-sent missionary.

YAY.

Hello.
I am officially a mugger. (At least till the end of Alevels)
Bye to all evil temptations.

Short disclaimer: Being a mugger doesn't mean my life is just books and that's it. I have still put aside time to exercise and time for family and friends.

P.S: Oh, I'll still blog whenever I feel there's a need to. Blogging improves my language and expression.

Have a fruitful and eventful holiday my friends!

P.S.S: Remember you have a timetable or plan that needs following! (I know, it's highly challenging but possible!)

Muggers unite! ;D

I read something that goes,

Imagine one day you are living the life of a high flyer, without casting a second glance at those who are considered beneath you. And the next, you are made redundant.

Very true!

I love everything God gives. Remember? Those little things are precious too...

I love my dad. I love my mum. I love my sister. I love my friends. I love you, oh special one. I love my pillow. I love my guitar. I love my green curtains. I love my watch. I love my coloured pencils. I love the music I listen to. I love the scenery from my window. I love my big palms. I love my red spectacles. I love the cat that says Hi to me every morning. I love the Thai kids whom I looked after 3 years ago. I love my project group mates. I love the doctor who allowed me to put on his stethoscope. I love the Milo I make. I love you! (...and it just goes on)

Recently, I thought of writing my own book.
But then again, do I really have the patience or in fact, the talent to do so.
I think writing a book is more challenging than taking exams.

Sometimes I think it's not how much you know, but how much you can give that makes a difference.
Right?

Wow!
My sister is at last, graduating tomorrow! She will be draped with the best-looking graduation gown or robe as you call it, and will be receiving her Diploma certificate. My parents will be there to witness the grand ceremony and I'll be here, giving her my deepest support and congratulation!

Pearlyn Khoo, even as you enter your next phase of life, know that Dad, Mum and I will always love you and give you our greatest care and support that you need! Most importantly, God will be with you no matter what path you choose to take, He will guide you in His ways and He will be your comfort and peace in trying times!

Standing with you!

Your Sister,

Jo.

Grant me.

I need a healing breakthrough.
But I shall WAIT (Withstand. Anticipate. Intercede. Trust) patiently.

Thank you for all the concern and love everyone! I really know and feel it. Thank you for every little gesture, action and kind word you said.

Crazy adventure with the Happy Three Friends!

Extremely hilarious afternoon I had with the Happy Three Friends, mark my words, extremely. Couldn't stop laughing and we were practically going crazy. Had a wonderful Sushi Buffet at Sakae Sushi, Citylink, and since it was a buffet, we are obliged to eat as much as we can and as much as we want. Soon after we began, guess who won. I shall not reveal but this person eats sushi just like how I drink water. (PS: I drink alot of water.) Well, personal tastes and preferences but I personally, felt quite sick after eating so much sushi. Since I couldn't eat Seafood, the variety to choose from was very limited.
But nevertheless, I enjoyed the company more than anything else! Even as eating became a chore, spending such quality time together will be a memory I will never forget.

The food wasn't the only highlight of this afternoon! The trip to the washroom with Rachel was the ultimate joke of the day! Jaw-breaking and stomach-wrenching laughing from Sakae Sushi to Precious Thoughts to HMV and finally to our destination, the toilet was our hard-fought journey because we had to control our really tight bladders while being downright insane in front of public and in our school uniforms. Crappp. But still, it was fun! Just embarrassing perhaps. We laughed so much, so much, to an extent that we almost pee-ed on the floor! (Trust me, I am serious!) And a couple of times we stood rooted to the ground in a really awkward position, ran and laughed, stop to laugh, ran and laughed again, just so that the pee won't come out! Come to think of it, we were like little silly immature kids, fearing that our pee will come out and yet, not being able to stop laughing. At that moment, everything was just so funny! Even just looking at each other made us burst out laughing. I don't know, I am sure you have experienced such times before. That was Rachel and mine most interesting and most hilarious and most memorable experience together.

Ok, now I just have the urge to mention the great eater's name. Michelle. Hahaha, wow she is just so amazing! Her love for Japanese food is really so evident in the amount of sushi she can eat. And just imagine now, her eyes actually do sparkle when a plate of sushi she likes passes her in the conveyor belt. What a great enthusiast of Sushi!

This afternoon was a happy happy one. We were truly enjoying ourselves, even when there wasn't any special celebratory occasion. The only main reason why we went for a sushi buffet was because, we were famished. Hahaha.

Eating, laughing, eating, laughing...are definitely good exercises for the jaw muscle! And so much so, the stomach muscle. I haven't laughed that much for quite some time already and I'm really thankful for this little getaway. Thank God I didn't choose to go home right after school. I would have probably missed out on all these wonderful moments!

So, in conclusion, if you don't want to miss out on what is called True Fun, and if you seriously need to get a life, come join us, we can really make you happy! Hahaha!

School's been physically tiring but still very much a joy. The intensive revision that our teachers are set on making us start now and the tutorials and homework that we have to complete as soon as possible are perhaps, the main reasons that result in a deprivation of sleep. Eye bags and dark eye rings are common. But in spite of all the busyness, there's always something to cheer for, something to take delight in. Or maybe, to most, something good in the future that keeps us going.

Before I leave everything behind, I just want to give my best...

I am settled in my comfort zone right now - my bed. Unwilling to close my eyes and fall asleep. I am going against convention. I am listening to nice songs and blogging at the same time.

Sometimes, I think. About what children in South Africa, Thailand or even Sri Lanka are doing now. Are they in their comfort zones? It is like we are just worlds apart, we are faced with school adversity (pretty much) but they are faced with life adversity. Huge unexplainable difference, but I trust it is in God's Will. It is these brave strong warriors fighting for survival who teach little spoilt brats to be appreciative of life and it is us, blessed children, encouraging these poor children to keep staying hopeful.

I have made a decision to shout out, Oh happy day! Happy day! everyday when I wake. And I believe this will really help to lift my heart up high even as I step into school every morning! You should have morning words too, it does work, it really does!

You might not want to hear anything else, but to whatever situation you are in now, or whatever answers you might need to burning doubts and anxieties, just one word, GO.

Happy Mother's Day to all great mothers in the world!
We appreciate every little thing you have done unconditionally for your children and we love you for being you!

To the most important woman in my life:

A big Thank You for your loving sacrifices, the many times of naggings and scoldings that hurt your heart more than I know, the wonderful meals you have made, the chores you dislike doing but did it anyway, the things you taught me in life, the worrying concerns you had for me just to see me through, and above all, just for loving me. I love you mummy.

When God takes away something, He is actually ensuring that our hands are free to grap hold of new opportunities.

Similarly, when God takes someone away from you, He expects us to constantly appreciate and treasure the people around us.

(My deepest regards to one friend I know who had just lost his closest kin.)

Peace, world!

Economic policies are made to correct economic problems. If so, can personal policies be made to correct personal problems?

I don't know how else to express how packed this week is going to be. Econs test, Math Lecture Quiz, GP test...Extra lessons, remedials and anything alike.
But one thing to look forward to, JJ Talentime 2010!

People around are falling sick, and I suspect the due cause is perhaps, the more than 33 degree Celsius high weather that is terrible enough to be a killer to my back. Yet, we still ought to carry out our daily routines despite the heat. The weather must not be an excuse for laziness...

I'm thankful that I did make a right decision to pop over at my friend's house today to catch up and check on her (in a way). I made my way to Tanah Merah on an early Monday morning, and just like any other passenger in the train, I didn't have sleepy eyelids like people who were going for work, in fact, I plugged in my earphones and listened to my all-time favourite hits, took out my Econs notes and read throughout the journey. Productive. And everything that was going through my mind was, not in any form, dread, but happiness.

I am trying alot harder in all aspects of my life currently.
I truly know so...