A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D+, D, F?

On the 29th Nov, I will unofficially receive my first grades in NIE.. for 1 subject. My art lecturer has almost completed the marking for the visual diary and portfolio, and I will collect them on the date stated. Though I could have collected it earlier, it crashes with my GESL session, so I have decided to put that first, and collecting my results later.

Over the past 48 hours, I finalized the details (hopefully) of my GESL program with Clementi Pri, went to search for my favourite Transformer toys (heehee), and tired walking around (spent at least 20 click on foot, save $$). Guess exercising the mind and body was done in that period of time.

Anyway..tired after a day out. Hoping that all will go well. See ya around.

Yeo

Maths Paper Faint..

Took the Maths exams just 5hr ago, and one word to describe it.. Faint! Shocked to see questions that I have never thought it will come out (even though i have prepared). Some of my friends have the same sentiments too, complaining that the questions were.. sad.

Anyway, with the finish of this paper, I can really take a short break (1/2 dae!!) before I move on to the next stuff.. GESL!! One more week to GESL completion and I'm looking forward to joining the kids for a time of fun and play.. But the YCM side has not replied me yet, so I'm a little worried... Pray that I will be able to get the money..

Anyway, results will come out on Boxing Day, though my fren told me that it's on the 1st week of Dec.. Anyway, break, here I come!!

Yeo

Glory to God...

Just changed my blog to a new beta thing.. Though I have absolutely no idea how to tag (haha), as long as I can still blog, no worries!!

Been reflecting upon what has happened and realized that at the end of the day, everything goes back to God, whether the outcome is good or not. Recently, I have received an email from my church staff, praising me for leading a few people in making a decision to be baptised. I was glad that my bro and sis in Christ (Jia Yann and Albert) has took the step to proclaim theirfaith to the world, but come to think of it, I did not do much of the work. I mearly lead a few Bible Study sessions, guided them in prayer sometimes and others. Not much to be proud of.

Another time was when I had my meeting with my youth cell, their progress and their love for God and His Word. I was with them for the past 4 years and really, as I looked uopn how they have changed, I think there's only one thing to say, that is God has made this possible. Without Him, people will not be touched; Without Him, many will not be convicted to do His Will; Without Him, I will led them astray..

At the end of the day, it firmly affirms me that all things are caused by God and He should take all glory, not me. I'm just His instrument for His Use.

Yeo

2 weeks w/o bloggin

Hi..After a fortnight 'break', I'm back bloggin! Not actually a break la. For the past weeks, I had been rushing to complete 3 assignments, 1 maths test, 1 Science MCQ exam, and a GESL (or CIP) project. After this, there's a Maths exam and a GESL trip to complete! Wa shiok but stressed!!

Been really used for the past week and a little tired, esp the GESL work. Liasing with Clementi Primary, the farms and the transport, made me realise that tinkgs in Singapore are not cheap! But the farms are really something that I look forward to. A time to relax and fun with the primary school kids..

Received an email from KJ, a panelist in Young Changemakers, NYC. The team gave us questions to ponder and clarify our purpose for the GESL project. Really challenged by the motives of my team and it helped us to be a little more specific in future when we want to do projects..Cool but stressed. Hope that we can learn from this, irregardless we get the grant or not..

Anyway..good to talk it out sometimes. I had a chance to talk with someone that i have a heart for. Hope that this is just the start of something good..but not up to me alone to decide.. heehee

So something for you to note: Observe your surroundings and talk when necessary. Take care readers!

Yeo

Squeeze brain out!!

Preparing BS is not easy.. Got to think of the appropriate Bible passage and applying it correctly, in context.. very stressed! This is what i have been doing for the past 2 weeks: preparing bible study material for a group of sec 1 kids.. U see: The actual bible study materials that we planned to do cannot arrive to us early, so I am planning sessions to emsure that the kids' Sundays aer well spent in the Lord..

Anyway, been falling ill for the past 2 days or so. The feeling is like a ton of weight over my brain and body..veri heavy. Will be going to the clinic tomoro. Pl pray for speedy recovery..

A short one, so that i can rest.. see ya aound..

Yeo

Girlfriend

Hi.. For those who have seen my nick in MSn, you may be thinking: Yeo (or Wee Hwa) must be either desperate or crazy to be in need of a girlfriend!! Haha, guess that thought came into my mind at times when I'm free, but when I'm busy, I will forget about it!!

But frankly speaking, at the age of 25, many will say it's too young to have a gf. People will say..can wait somemore. But as l looked, my frens who are younger than me are attached!! I'm stressed too la, have not tasted the bliss of being in love with someone.. so envious :[

Sadly, I also know of a few people who broke up, after years of courtship..It's very tough for both sides in this situation, and I think I'll be like the girl, crying in my room, if we were to break up. So, before starting, it's important to choose the girl carefully, for it's a heavy responsibility.

Personally, I like girls with long hair (??), quiet and understanding, supports me in what I do, and will be good if we have some common interests. One MUST is that she should be a growing believer in Jesus Christ, if not, I will not consider her.

Not to reason that I'm tough on this, but this is also God's Will for me and part of His plan for me. To have a relationship with a non-believer will be like 2 bulls of different breeds, tied up together to plow a land. Both will pull in different directions and intensity, and the weaker one will be 'pulled' by the stronger one..torturous. Must think of the future in a relationship, that includes marriage and parenting times...

So if U are interested in a 25 year old boy, traditional and quiet, face full of pimples, a little fat and sporty, ??? do get back to me (?!?!?!?!) no lah, just kidding. As these are my thoughts, you are not obliged to reply..heehee..

What should I buy tomorrow for Art??

Yeo

Thank God in good and BAD times..

My father and my grandmother were discharged from SGH this week! Doctor's had done tests and scans on him and diagnosed as stomach ulcer. No surgery, just antibiotics and drugs to control the situation. As for my granny, doctors did not say anything, but i assume that everything was okie (fluid overload situation had subsided), and thus there was no need to stay in SGH. Anyway, I was glad that both are out of hospital...

Just had a Math test this morning.. Was okie, but with my usual "descriptive reasoning" in my previous test papers, I finished the paper almost at the dot. Scary, but should be able to pass it well. Now to tackle DED100 assignments and DCA Art time!!

Have been really busy lately and being tired as a result of all the stuff, but remember to remember God at all times. He is the one who provides all the situations and solutions for me.. Come to think of it.. When can i buy my bicycle wheels??

Yeo

Sprint, OD, HIM, IM..

Woke up at 8.. first thing i did: Connent to WWW, and looking forward to Ironman World Championship 2006, Kona Hawaii. Quite a few sport events coming up near the end of the year, Standard Chartered Marathon, World Gymnastic Championships, F1 season finale and others. But I chose Ironman, mainly because that what I hope to do in future..

But only read a bit, stop abruptly as I need to go to church (to minister and be ministered), so stopped at the point where they showed Normann doing his marathon.. B4 I left, I checked the leaderboard, it was Normann Stadler and Michellie (confirmed spelt wrongly) Jones leading the pack.. so exciting.

Then after my youth group, got my 3G mobile and surfed the webbie and found that both of them won the Ironman Pro category! Good for them, both are avenging their losses (Normann had a blown tyre and had to DNF; while Michellie was second to 6x world champion Natacha Badmann of Switzerland in 2005) with victories.

Later at home went in to know more about Ironman triathlon and saw Ironman Canada, 1989 World Championships in Kona. But the most intriguing one was the clip of Julie Moss competing the 1982 Ironman. Really admire her strength and determination, sadly she lost the championship then.

Really want to an Ironman when I grow old, but as the saying says "Go slow", so I targeted the Osim tri in 2007 (Sprint or OD..stil deciding)..Heehee start training soon..

A thot for bros and sis in Christ: When God says NO, it means YES to something better.

Yeo

Tired

Recent things have been draining me down. My dad and granny's hospitalization, assignments not completed, GESL, ministries.. Phew,really a lot of things to clear le!! So today and possibly on Monday, will do nothing but go for exhibitions in parts of Singapore for the Biennale 2006. A time for me to relax and also prepare for my art assignment (Has not part in it, just adding extra views on art).

Really excited to see how artist do their artwork in contemporary fashion. Went to Indus Rd, City Hall and Bugis area and finally to Tanglin Camp, where most of the artworks are.. Wanna know more? Go discover yourself!!

My daddy is in a better state now. Thank God for his hand on him. He went for an endoscope around 3 hours ago. Must be in pain now. Ask for your intecession for my father.

BTW, I need some tips in getting a girlfren!! Haha..Any of you can assist, I will appreciate (though I am bloody busy la..).

Wishing all of you happy holidays.. and see U around.

Yeo.

Someone gave me a name, but not from my family!!

I'm not sure if you have asked this question when your looked at my blog (thanks for your support!): Why is the title of the blog "My Name, His Life"?

As many of you will know, I come from a non-Christian family and the Chinese usually have this custom: Whenever a child is going to be born, his/her parents will go to a Chinese master (in a temple or a geomancer) to ask for an auspicious name, hoping that this name will bless him in his life, protect him and so on.. I asked my parents and they said that my name (Wee Hwa) was given by a monk in a temple.

When I started this blog, I realize that even though a name makes a person unique (and forms an identity), it only acts as a reminder of who I am by name. And the Lord has made my life special by firstly being in His family, and giving me life and the privilege to serve Him. It was there that I decided that the title of my blog is My Name His Life, to say that my life belongs to Him, even though it has my name.

I'm not an expressive person with words, so please forgive me for bad English posted in this blog (Teacher don't know English??Die la!).

Yeo

An update of my grandma: It's been like almost 3 weeks since she was hospitalized and her condition is stabilized. Recently she had a bout of skin rashes on her skin, especially on her face and back. Guess she had been been scratching (and her immunity is low, so a higher incidence of infection). A skin biposy had been done this morning and results will not be out so early.

She had been able to drink juices and water (though she hated to eat solid food) and had a happier disposition. God has been blessing her in sustaining her life and having the care and support of my aunties and uncles. Her fluid overload case seemed to have dwindled but she's still under medication. BTW, she's 'like a child' now (despite being 76), stubborn and needed to be coaxed for exercise.

Just as life seemed better for me, I heard that my dad was admitted to hospital on Tuesday night. The situation was that while working (around 3pm), he complained of acute pain in his abdomen area, and decided to cycle to the polyclinic to check. The doc referred him to SGH and he cycled back home, changed and went to the hospital (bearing the pain). Admitted to A & E in the evening, and now on normal ward.

Docs suspected a stomach ulcer that might have gave way, but concrete tests need to be done to establish the exact problem. They said that surgery might be the last resort, if things do not go well. Anyway, i will be updated by them on his conditions. Hope that it is not serious..

Is the Lord telling me something thru these incidents?? I have no idea at this point, busy and troubled by things around me. But i do know that He is sovereign and willl take care of things. I just need to continue to do His Will faithfully and ...

Thanks for your prayers and concerns. Do ask for your prayers and your understanding if I am busy or if my temper goes 'wild' during this time.

Yeo

Tired and tried

Sigh.. I am falling a little ill.. A bit of cold.. Guess it's stress-related, as i need to rush out assignments and complete things for school. Resting is really a God-given gift. This weekend come quick!!

Been encouraged by the Muslim children this evening as I took the MRT to do BSF. Saw 2 tired young boys encouraging each other just as time to break fast is coming. Really salute these kids.. think about it: They need to wake up and eat early and observe the time of fasting, where no food and drinks allowed the whole day. Tough for them but good to see that they are 'training' up, and learning the things to do during this period of Ramadan.

Will be thinking of dropping some stuff in church..tough but necessary. Please intercede for me..

One more think, HCJC will be having an overnight cycling event this Sat weekend, and I am involved. Please pray for safety and open hearts. At last my hobby utilized for God!!

Yeo.. The one and only...

Thanks for those who have been keeping my granny in prayer. Thank the Lord for sustaining her for the past few days. She seemed happier (don't want us to see her suffer) and likes to eat fruits, instead of solid food.. Tends to cough though..

Went to the hospital with the intention of sharing the gospel, but realize that I asked her only one question. She was not responding to me and my question, and my heart sanked. It was not the she was angry, just that she was not able to understand me. Wanted to probe on but i decided to hold on.. Was a little sad after the visit.

At last, I had my Primary 2E class photo of JTPS in my desktop. Everytime I see it, I felt happy in my heart. though it was a short 6 months (of teaching, scolding and talking big things..), the 6 months were almost perfect.. Really hard to see them go, but in a sense I think I cannot put too much love in a class. The others will not be able to receive it too..

So a question for you: Which do U prefer? Studying or Working?

Yang Wei Hua (My hanyu pinyin name..)

Tired and hazy..

The haze has gone up to 150 today.. Foresee that it will be worse.. Please take care by drinking lots of water and rest. For the 'gung-ho' ones, exercise with caution.

Had this problem for past 2 days: Took a 4 hour nap (normally 2 is enough), then cannot sleep for the wee hours.. Wonder what is happening to me, whether it's too tired or stressed with work. Really must sleep well..if not my life will be in chaos.

Realized that blogging is interesting.. not say cool (too common) but people can really see what I am doing or facing, even though they do not have time to talk to me.. But it's better to meet up for a coffee and a chat.

Thanks for those who have put my grandma in your prayers.. Appreciate your gestures..

Think about it: When was the last time you talked to your grandparents? Show love to them.

The Lord my God heard my cry..

Really an eventful Friday night, where i knew that God has comforted me of my sorrow...

It was the church prayer meeting, and the theme was on healing. Throughout the worship and sermon it was fine, until the point where my Pastor called for people who need to be healed, that God ministered me on my seat.. It was really heartwarming and I have nothing to say but to let tears and mucus flow freely from my heart.. I was wrenched at first, not knowing how to cope if my grandma passed on (she's alive, but in 'not so good' position').

The Lord came in and comforted me, and through prayers from the church staff, I managed to settle down and thank God for making me realize my love for my grandma. I ask of your prayers as i plan to share the gospel tomorrow to her.. Pray for courage and right words..

Though I had other problems that needed healing, that was my priority that i need to settle with God. Not easy but will ask God for strength and trust..


"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, you will not despise." Psa 51:17

My heart is hard to understand...

I heard the news that my grandmother may be leaving this world soon. Her right lung and kidneys are damaged and many of her other organs have ceased working. As i reflected on her conditions, I recalled the times that I'm with her, while my parents were working then. It was my happiest childhood then, with laughter and sadness to accompany my toddler days.

I remembered crying unceasingly when I had to return to my parents' home during weekends and there was a sense of 'hatred' at first, but as time passed by, I realize that it was necessary as no one will be at home protecting me.

Deep in my heart I was troubled... The 'busyness' of life had caused me to have less contact with my grandmother and I really have no idea how to cope if she passed away just like that. It's been like almost 16 years since I had a funeral. I really have no idea what to do, what to expect, how to deal with it..

Please pray for me for God to talk to me in this situation.. Feeling really confused about this...

Yeo

MCL or ITB? Giant or others..

Walking is little better today.. Went to sports clinic in AH to get my problem diagnosed.. Thank God that I had thought too much! It was diagnosed as ITB Friction Syndrome..commonly known as the runner's knee (though I had little or no miles logged for running..). SO rest, stretch and lowered intensity exercise for now, till recovery..

This morning, I wrote down what I can buy for my bike.. Haha, I realize that there are more than 15 bikes that i can buy with 3.5k.. Scary but with more choices, can do more.. heehee

So people.. do stretch and warm up b4 u start anything in sports. Next trip to AH will be physio..

Yeo

My 11th post...

A short one, but laso realized that it's my 11th post.. cool!! Though there's isn't a need to talk about it, but really great to be at that mark. Next will the the 100th?

Just realized that with around 3.5-4k to use for my bike (not now), there are a lot of choices to choose from. Other than my previous post on my dream bike, there are also other bikes that allow me to have a better use of my money through providing great frames and accessories.. I will be quite confused by then.

But I will settle my cycling issues later, once i have settled my studies and work first. They are more important. But there's no harm digging into bikes' websites to peep into their goods!!

Yeo

I'm Stupid, Rash and ??

I completed my first biathlon (500m swim, 5K run) last Sat morning, but I got injured in the completion of it..

My last post talked about DNPing the biathlon due to the injury. The morning of the competition, it felt okie, thus I decided to go for it. Ate well, rested not so well (Slept for a few minutes, then woke up..), was ready to go.

The swim was okie, but the problem started at the run, where I felt a twitch in my knee. By then, I should have stopped, but I continued with the pain.. It got worse and I struggled through the run. At last after attaining the completion of it, I was walking like a penguin: I could not bend my legs properly..Went to see a doc and got medicine for it- Inclusive of a visit to sports clinic for a check and possibly some physio.

When I told some of my friends about it, they commented about my rashness. My parents were also worried for me. In my heart, I was disappointed with myself. By trying to gain personal glory, I disregarded my parents' concerns and advices and proceeded on to do something stupid to my body. So do not think that your parents do not care for you when they do not respond to your needs or comment something on you. They are concerned for you!!

After the rest needed to heal it, I will come back again. Next goal..Triathlon in 2007.

Thot for us: Think with your mind before you act with your heart.

NIE Biathlon... Gone??

One more day to the event and something bad happened to me.. I strained my MCL (medial cruciate ligament)! I'm considering giving up on the event (veri hard leh) for the sake of my health, but my heart is not willing to give up.. So hard!! First event DNP??

Had a good break this week. Did nothing much on my studies, but focused on playing and enjoying.. Time to get back to earth and start moving on with the group work and personal assignments.

I had a chance to be a tutor for the first time. I am volunteering in FaithActs, a wing of my Church. My first student was Shawn from P5. He is quite okie in his studies, just that he has difficulty grasping concepts and being careless. Hope that he will do well for his exams and have a good time with him tutoring..One more coming..

I also realize that with 3.5 to 4k in my hand, buying a mid to mid-high range of bike can be very stressful cause there are many choices!! So luan and hope that I can choose and find my bike...

So long, pple.. See you around. One thing to think: What is love to you? Hope to hear from you.

Yeo

My Bike..

Wonder if U can see my bike..

Fondue: Heaven or Hell?

At last, after a week of groaning (for not bringing my IC to get a $25 Haggen Daz Voucher), my mom bro and I went to eat at Haggen Daz last Sun. We went to eat Fondue, which taste like heaven (with the icecream, fruits and other accessories in Belgian Choc..) to us.. But 'hell soon awaits' for me..

As i went back home, I saw my flabs!! Oh no! must be the icecream fondue. Must exercise to shed them off. I decided to cycle at night to shed the extra calories off my bod. Here I go, cycling to Tuas Checkpoint again, but this time I stretched myself a little (motivated to destory the cal!!) and tried to go to the other end.. alias tiredness and fatigue came over me and I have no choice but to go back home..

Did a total of 88k on that for 4 hrs, very slow ride (so as to exhaust my fats as much as possible). Well cycling at night has its good points, but nothing beats cycling in the daytime (brighter, tanner and stronger!!). BTW, I went back home at 0330hrs, Monday morning. Next day, knee pain!!

Thot of the day: With output, there must be input..

Yeo

Something different..

Attached is what I'am going to save for..My next bike!! Here are the details..

Frame: Giant TCR Advanced 2005/6 (Monocoque construction, T800 carbon fibre..)
Wheelset: Shimano R500 black or Mavic Aksium Race (Race ready)
Drivetrain: (incl bb, excl hubs..) Shimano 105 (Entry level race set)
Black Aluminium Handlebars, Stems, Seatpost (stronger than carbon, so more power to transfer), white handlebar tape..
Saddle: Preferably Selle Italia SLR!! (Light and flat)
Pedals: Shimano SPD (Black)

Heehee.. this will cost be ard 3.5 to 4k, time to eat instant noodles..

Cycling RoX!

Yeo

U n I make choices..

Today, was a full day in school, ended around 3.15pm after an hour of Science, Psychology, Break and Maths. Maths was really tough, so tough that my mind could not think properly.. Thankfully today's topic was on inverse (additive and multiplicative), so slightly easier.

A friend of mine asked me for my opinion on a road bike last evening, and i decided to give him my 2 wheels' worth. At the end of the day, I told him that it's his choice that matters, despite how 'experienced' advices could be. For he's gonna 'stick his bums' on the bike, not mine..

Likewise in life, we make choices and decisions. When things do go tough, we ask for advice. Good or bad, we still have to make our decision and our choice matters as we will be responsible for the choices made. We choose that, not our frens. All the more this is important regarding choices that could last eternity long.. Think about it..

Tonight, gotta 'chiong' for my art assignment..thinking of ideas. Sign of increasing roughness in my brain lining..

Yeo :?

1 down, 5 to go..

Hope that you had a good morning..

I passed up my assignment this morning. Another burden down,,phew. Was stressed hard last night tackling the question, not knowing whether the essay is relevant or not. Nevertheless, it's done..but another 5 more to go!! Gotta rest for a short while before focusing on the papers..

In order not to lose touch with primary school kids and their work, I have decided to volunteer to do tuition for kids! Will start tomorrow, so I'm excited and looking forward to see them, though I do not know them yet..heehee. Guess it's a good way to keep myself updated with the trends of the kids.

I cycled 55km this afternoon as my class ended at 1030am..Where did I go? Westwards to Tuas Checkpoint and also went to Bukit Timah area to get something.. really tired after the cycle, but felt great and ready to go on, though an ice-cream will make it !!! (Haggen Daz anyone??). People who are reading this should know that exercising is good for your health, so if u r not doing it, do it soon! But please check with your doctor first.

3 more days to term break.....

Yeo

No Haggen Daz!!

Ah! Did I say I wanted to eat Haggen Daz on Sunday? Well I didn't! MY Haggen Daz was a voucher that needed to be verified with my IC, and I did not bring my wallet on Sunday! So no choc fondue for me..Sob Sob :(

Today as I went through my Education Psychology Class, I was deeply humbled by my thots on people with special needs. A question was posed by the lecturer: Can a person who cannot walk and talk fit into the mainstream society? My mind was a 'No', with images of people who have no legs and cannot talk. I though to myself: Based on that, it's impossible...

Then the lecturer showed a video, which gave me the most shocking/humbling experience on that day: I saw my church youth in the video. Deep in my heart, I wanted to cry, cause I know that she is one big exception (yet i did not take note of it). And with the video depicting her perseverence and tenacity, I was deeply humbled with the words I had muttered earlier...

So friends, please think before you speak/judge, for you will never know what he/she can do. Something for U to ponder.


Yeo

A day of rest and relax, before the battle..

Sundays are usually reserved for my church and family. I'm the only believer in the family, so I can be a little stressed up sometimes in terms of showing my faith to them. As for my church, more stress!! Why? Cause I facilitate a few cell groups in church, so must lead them into spiritual maturity..all the more scary when some of them are knowledgable in the Bible, and I need to think 'higher ability questions' for them.

But what I fear most is their destination after death. As most of them are born in Christian families, they are inculcated with biblical values right from they learn ABCs. Some of them are really knowledgeable, but when asked personal questions about their faith, some of my group kids cannot answer them or they kept quiet. What are they thinking? Can they really say that they believe that Jesus died for their sins and they had committed thier lives to Him, as Savior and Lord? That's my concern for them, cause if they do not have Jesus in their heart, their destination after death is hell. Period.

Even though I am training to be a teacher, I have difficulty expressing myself in English, and sometimes I blend in other dialects and Chinese in my sharing of things. It can be really interesting to share what you know in another language other than English, and the results can be heart-provoking at times (cause it's more personal to me..though annoying to the others..).

Tonight, we will be going down to Haggen Daz (Forgive me for the spelling..) with my mom and bro for choc fondue. Prepare for a loss of voice and more pimples!!

Line to ponder: Da3 shi4 teng2 ni3 ma4 shi4 ai4 (In Chinese, To beat you is to dote you; to scold you is love you..)

Yeo

First posting!!!

Hi. This is my first post in my blog..Really very excited to talk about my thoughts and views on things that i see and the happenings that i have.

Personally, I have past through a quarter of a century. From a boy (where i can think and reflect) to a pupil, to a teen and a man (process is still ongoing), I have seen things and situations and I will share from my experiences, so if you do not agree, pl do not 'hoot' me.

That's all. See ya around!!

Yeo