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Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the bright and morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart
Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours
Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
I am yours
dailies
Sunday, March 25, 2007
-11:45 PM
Huiyi was stunning that evening. Well, which bride does not shine? And I had a great time catching up with friends such as Er Niang (Huifang), Wenru, Quek Quek (Elaine) and Weizhen. And I got a picture taken with a secondary school friend, Hong Zhang. He has such deep dimples, we used to tease him about it. The girls shared a cab home that night and two Caucasian guys tried to be funny with us. One asked if he could share a cab with me, to which I densely replied “I am sharing with my friends.”. He continued by asking if we could go somewhere and get crazy together. It was at that point of time I realized what predicament I was in. I kept quiet and looked away. Another even asked where we were going. My Er Niang was so fast. She said ‘home’ and told us in Mandarin to ignore them. We got on a cab and as the journey was long, we had a long chat, with the cab driver joining in. The topic that night somehow surrounded love, getting attached and the like. I even got my girl friends to keep a lookout for me. Haha. They tried to be funny and ‘match-make’ the cab driver with me. I was the last to get off and the cab driver gave me a discount of around $6, rounding down to $20. Actually, he is a rather nice guy. Should have got his number and introduce to my friend (I mentioned this to you so you know who you are).
Spent the afternoon of my actual birthday with Pearlyn and Zhen Zhi at N.Y.D.C. We snapped a number of pictures. We also had a good long chat and realized that we are all struggling with the things we have to do for this 10 weeks practicum. Imagine sleeping for around 4 to 5 hours daily, with tons of work to mark and daily lesson plans to work on. Losing my social life. And I still have tuitions.
Endless surprises from some people. Jin Tang (my pen pal), Danny (from NIE GESL), Cheng Li (JC friend), Terence (yes, nasi-lemak guy), Derek (agent), Grace and Charissa from 6H (past students), Mrs Hari, Jarrod, Ai Qiang, students from Si Ling… … They remembered and sent me their greetings. Numerous pupils also made me cards and bought gifts for me, which I gently refused to accept. Tommy, Sharon, Andrew and the usual gang (Daryl, Nicky, Kenneth, Michelle, Kian Kei and Kian Kuen) surprised me with a cake. I really did not expected that. Was poorly dressed for that and I guess the pictures taken by Andrew will be horrendous.
Michelle (Ong), thanks for that practical laser pen and your loan of hair dryer (you are really such a blessing to have). Rus, the writings on the card meant more than anything else. Andrew, I love the card too, other than the gift. Pearlyn and ZZ, thanks for the gifts, lunch and fellowship. Ai Qiang, thanks for the card and the promised meal when we are both freer. Roger, for the treat at Sakae. The pouch and coaster are really cute, thanks Didar, Didi and Rachel. This can go on, really. And I know I still owe time with many people, including Dage, Weiling, Mun Loon, Shumin, Tianyu, Wendy… … Who says singlehood is bad? But then again, it could have been better? Hahaha.
Had over a hundred dollars worth of durians treat from Aunt Cindy at Geylang. Whao! Unimaginable right? And thanks to Tommy for the Tim Sum treat. And the lovely candy sweets with almonds from Timothy.
On a sad note, I have two friends who broke up with their boyfriends recently. Another had filed for divorce but got herself a new boyfriend and custody of her child. Another struggling to stay close and yet keeping a distance from her? Weird. What do we want out of relationships, I wonder. No time to think about these for the moment. Busy with school work. Look at my terrible workspace. Pathetic and superbly cramped place to work in. No choice. 7 more weeks to go. Cannot wait to be back at NIE. The journey is daunting and costly but the company is overwhelmingly close to heart. I love the children though. Guess the only thing I will miss about my practicum is the lovely children.
