Just noticed that this will be my 201th post for my blog. kind of suprise me that i got quite a lot of craps to write about hahaha.. anyway, last two week was quite well spend I think. Firstly is of course my BAPTISM!!! Finally, by God's grace, was baptised on 21122008 @ Sembawang Beach with the whole church and not to forget, GOD witnessing the ceremony. Was really excited about it, just can't seems to describe it, felt really nervous also. Really wanna thank God for letting my parents to allow me to get baptised this year.

Went for carolling on Xmas eve. Acted as the shepherd together with winson. It was really fun, going from one house to another, singing about the birth of Christ. Hope that we can have something like this next year but not me as shepherd or what ahhaha...

Also, today is my 4th working day at Daiso, SSC outlet. So far so good. The japanese boss is quite nice and the staffs there is also very friendly. Think will continue to work till middle of april like that. Cos need to prepare for my exams which starts from may all the way till june.

I think thats about it la.. dunno what to write ler... shall go to sleep liao... tomorrow will be another long day for me. God Bless!! :)
Caleb at 1:14 AM

This month has been quite a busy month for me. lotsa of stuff going on, carolling, Gliderz round up nite, going for baptism class and not to forget the tonnes of assignments and 'holiday package' prepared by our dear lecturers. However, wanna thank God that I'm finally been allowed by my parents to get baptise :) the baptism class with Patrick has been fruitful to me. The notes provided is very useful and act as a reminder for me. Its just 3 more days to my baptism, getting more and more excited as the date draw nears.

Will be going for a part time job interview tomorrow. Hopefully, will be able to secure the job. thats it for now. Back to work.....
Caleb at 8:21 PM

Just came back from Joyann's place, went there for dinner. Its been quite sometime since we last have dinner together as a group, though eventually only me and dennis eat together cos I got class in the late afternoon. Thus, we arrived late. Anyway, though we didn't talk much but I'm really glad to see her. Anyway, I was browsing on the net to find the video clips for song then I came across this song : Cry out to Jesus by Third Day. Its really very meaningful and it act as an reminder that God is always by our side so whatever happen, just cry out to Him and He will be there for you. So hope it will minister to all of you:



''Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.'' Revelation 3:20
Caleb at 10:37 PM

Hasn't been blogging for quite sometime, decided to drop by to update. Last weekend was spend in the running of the Youth Camp @ CHR. Help out in the area of sound and logistics. It was really tired I would say.. Cos have to keep shifting the sound equipment from one room to the other and back to the room again..haha and also at the same time need to help jonathan with the preparations of the meals for the whole camp. I think its been a while since I felt so tired.. haha but I'm glad that able to know some of the campers like gerold and Jaiver. I think the camp also served as a chance for me to rededicate myself back to God's service again. I felt rather refresh by the sermons and the worships.

Anyway, yesterday went to Vivo with jon, beng and arthur for the musical: sunshine girl. Okay la, the show not bad, the songs also quite nice but the duration is only 1 hour. Its my first time attending musical, looks quite interesting. after that went to Wendy's to meet nick for supper. Chat a while and then proceed to amk drive thru Mac cos wendy's close at 1030pm. But guess what, the moment we step into Mac, the staff starts to off some of the lights. When we asked them what's going on, they say 'system maintenance', the outlet will closed at 11pm. How great is that huh.. haha so after that decide to go home lor.

I think I seriously need to buck up for my studies. Being reprimanded by our lecturer during Financial Reporting class. I think it act like a wake up call for me ba.. anyway, he gives us a ''present': an assignment with 5000 words due beginning of next month and not to forget the holiday package that is yet to be delivered to us. Please pray for me and if can remind me to work hard for my school work. thanks alot and God bless .
Caleb at 9:06 PM

tests are over.. foreseen will flunk very badly.. well even though I know that all this will not be reflected in my final results, I know its a wake up call for me.. gotta work really hard for good results.. went for the youth camp meeting, spend about 3 hours, listening to the games briefing and at the same time tie down some loose ends. Yup thats right, youth camp is just 1 week away!!! so fast, please keep the camp and campers in your prayers :)

After the meeting, went to Chong Pang Nasi lemak for makan, happens to see yvonne and her cousins there. After makan, went to Jonathan's house to stay over cos need to get the logistics items the next day. Went out early to have our breakfast and at the same time hunt for new supplier for the breakfast. after that went to School to get the logistics items and load them up to 589A to wash and pack them to one corner. Spend the whole afternoon doing all this and I must really say, today is really a very HOT day. I thought I was gonna get heat exhaustion sia... after that came back home to rest. Later will be going to patrick's house. Thats it for now.

Lord, please help me to really trust in You and not to be afriad.
Caleb at 5:24 PM

Alright, hasn't been updating for quite some time. Things are pretty much the same for me, just that the topics taught in lecture is getting tougher and tougher, trying to cope and understand the topics. Went back to teach the boys CE after a long break of 2 months, glad to see them,even though not many turn up for the parade. Really enjoy being with them, teaching them about God even though I'm quite limited on my knowledge. Youth camp is coming soon, in just 2 weeks time. tomorrow will be having my worship rehearsal for the camp. Felt really guilty, cos have been dragging it for so long... but i feel a bit unease, cos hasn't been leading worship for like 2 years? then suddenly like lost of touch, dunno how to go about in the planning all that.... I just hope and pray that whatever I've planned or done may be pleasing unto God.
Caleb at 11:40 PM

Yesterday was doing my own quiet time, was reading on the book of Matthew. came to this verse which keep me pondering:

19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said,"and I will make you fishers of men." 20 At once they left their nets and followed Him. Matthew 4:19-20

I was like thinking, if at this moment God call me to His service , will I be able to put down everything just like Simon and Andrew did, and follow Him? I must admit that right now I'm not unable to do that... this is the area I really need to work on, casting everything aside and start to seriously live my life by faith not by the material things around me.

Yesterday's lecture was challenging. The moment we settle down at the hall, the lecturer begin to ask alot of questions on the previous lecture which is 2 weeks ago. Many couldn't answer (and that includes me too), He say honeymoon is over, here comes the taste of living in Hell. whoo... so scary sia hahaha... but if his method really help me to score well, I will gladly accept it :) oh ya next week lecture will be really long, 6 hours of lecture in one day for this module: Financial Reporting. Hopefully I will be able to remember all that I learn during the lecture ba. Okay, back to revision.
Caleb at 3:33 PM

Today as usual is a no-school day for me :) So spend the day at home rotting, suppose to meet Leonard in the evening to go for a run but in the end was cancelled. Spoke to Jonathan via the msn, he has found a church to worship, which is near the place that he is gonna stay. After that, he share with me about the sermon that he has heard which minister to him a lot. Thus, I went to the Church website: www.subiacochurch.com to download the sermon. The sermon is on the book of Mark, Chapter 5:1-20. It speaks on how we, thought proclaimed of our faith in Christ, but yet most of the times unwilling to let go and let Christ took over the control of our life. I would strongly encourage all to go to the website and download the sermon to listen.

Alright, yesterday went to Gliderz after service to play some boardgames with the click. Its been a while since we really gather together just to play game like risk. Spend the whole afternoon there, after that proceed down to Little Part 1 Cafe for our dinner. Really loves the place a lot, the environment, the food, the cosiness and most importantly the peoples that I went with :) We had a lot of funs playing simple childhood games like Donkey and Old Maid.. hahaha..

After which, we head down to Starbucks @ Thomson Plaza for a drink. Really loves to be among the click, laughing and teasing one another, catching up with one another. Really thank God for this group of friends that He has granted me with :) Also, I'm really glad to see Kheng Sheng who has passed out of OCS ler, knowing that he is coping well with his current posting.

Lastly, Leonard is flying off to Australia tomorrow for training while Jonathan will be back tomorrow from Australia. Please pray for safety journey mercy for both of them. Also, not to forget our dear brother Kang Wei who is away in Brunei, he is coping well there, pray that he will be able to attend the church service there and also not to feel discouraged but to cont to seek God for comfort and strength. Alright, thats all for now, God bless! :)
Caleb at 12:01 AM

Back again... nothing much to update... year 2 classes has finally started.. so far so good.. hopefully everything will turn out well for this academic year.

Browse the net and realise that Lincoln Brewster has release a new album:


any kind Samaritan out there willing to get that for me? :)




Caleb at 5:09 PM

First of all, wanna wish our dear winnie a very Happy 17th Birthday!! Just came back from his birthday celebration at 589A. Hope he is happy with the foods and the gifts prepared for him :)
Was watching TV at home in the afternoon, and came across this movie screening at Starhub Cable TV. The movie is titled: 'The Flying Scotsman'. It is about an amateur Cyclist(Scottish), Graeme Obree, who make his way to break the world record and how he, through all the obstacles, emerged as the world record holder.

I think it is very inspiring to me. Cos the movie shows me how Obree, after failing to break the world record(Which has been kept for 9 years), never gave up and challenge the record the next day and broke the world record. After that, his record was broke one week later and he went through a time of depression.After some time, He walk out of it and went on to challenge the world record again and eventually, break the record.

Its the 'never say die' spirit that encourage me alot. Even though we may be successful at this moment and fail at the next moment, if we have the faith and courage, we will be able to overcome it and achieve our goal. I just hope that I can be like him, have the faith and courage to trust in HIM and eventually achieve my goals/targets.
Caleb at 1:08 AM

Happen to received a email on a upcoming course on Tentmaking:

Working your Way to the Nations

Date: Wednesdays
(8, 15, 22, 29 October 2008;
5, 12, 19 and 26 November 2008)
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue: St Andrew's Cathedral
Cost Fee: $20/- which includes a course study guide
Website: http://www.anglican.org.sg/missions/courseWYWTTN.html

Anyone interested to go?

Caleb at 6:26 PM

Decided to check my mailbox before going to bed. Went to the SIM Portal to check mail and realise that I could check my results via the net and guess what? I PASSED!!!!!! Both the modules some more... hahaha I'm so happy sia, really thank God for the results even though I screwed up during my Econs paper, he still provide me with a minimum passing grade of D and for Math, B-. I really want to thank God cos for the pass few days , I've been thinking about the grades even though I know that we should commit to the Lord since there is nothing we can do about it. Having the modules pass means I would advance straight to Year 2, paying a year less of school fees which could add up to 7k++.... Thus, I really want to thank God for lessening the burden

Also, I think its time that I straighten things out and really seriously pray and plan about what I'm gonna do be it in the ministry or in my studies. Cos I know I'm always talk and talk and talk but no action...
Caleb at 1:30 AM

Couldn't really sleeps right now... may be is because just now I slept too early thus causing me to wake up in the middle of the night and unable to fall asleep again. Getting my Bridging results today, don't know what grades I would get but I just pray that I could pass both the modules. The thoughts of having to repeat the modules is really terrible. Think the results will be delivered to me via mail.

Anyway, went to Patrick's house for cell group cum dinner session on Friday. The dinner is really superb!! Enjoy the food alot, must say a big thank you to Patrick's mum indeed :) Its so good that I try to cook one of the dish at home for my mum the next day, though the result is not as good as hers...hahaha... after the dinner, we went to the room for cell group. Only wei beng, Patrick and me. For the session, we talk about lukewarmness, definition and why it happen and how do we overcome it. We spend about 2 hours just discussing on the topic... not to forget prayers and sharings with one another. I've learnt about this daily bread thing that you can listen to by calling. Its quite good I would say, however its delivered in Mandrain... hahaha If you are interested, let me know I can give you the number.

There will be a gospel rally coming up in the mid September:

Stephen Tong Gospel Rally: Who is Jesus?
Date: 11-14 Sep 08
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Website: http://www.stemi.org.sg/whoisjesus/

I would strong encourage that you bring along your friends to go for the rally. I think it will benefit not just your friends but also you yourself. Anyone interested to go?

Caleb at 4:26 AM

Today is really a tiring day for many of us who went to help out for the fund raising event. Woke up at 0745 to wash up and head down to Heeren to meet Tai Meng and volunteers to set up the booth for the event. After setting up and went thru some briefings, we starts to make the balloons and take them out to sell. However after a while, the weather started to turn bad, it began with drizzling and then heavy rain. We are being restricted to the shelters to sell the balloons. Thankfully, after a few hours, the rain began to turn small and eventually stops. After that, we began to sell the balloons at a lower price to try to clear stock .

Thank God that the participating teams are able to sell off quite a lot of balloons, thus eventually help us to achieve our target. I actually quite like to be involved in this kind of events, think i will definitely help out if there is any opportunity in the future. Cos it help me to build up contacts, and at the same time interact with people :) Alright got to go and rest if not cannot wake up for tomorrow service.
Caleb at 11:43 PM

Today is yet another fruitful day for me.. Woke up early in the morning, get change and took a bus down to Arthur's house for the weekend jogging. Reached his place, was surprise that I'm the first one to reach. Waited for a while, timothy came. Then waited for a while more, still no one came. In the end, called them up and realised that all of them had overslept... haha... In the end, the 3 of us
went downstairs to do our warm-up and began our jog. Today we took a new route, running from Avenue 12 to Gambas Ave then reach back to Arthur's condominium entrance. However, I ran till near the end of Ave 12, already shack out ler.. so took a shorter route with Arthur while Timothy continued on. In the end clock about 5 km on timing, 29:30.

After that, went to Zai Lai for coffee and happen to meet ken they all. So sat there for a while, after that went to Church for Service. Today worship and sermon really minister to me alot. The sermon touch on the Book of Romans Chapter 10. The following verses really struck me alot:

14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

As I ponder upon the word and reflects on my life, I've realised that throughout my walk with Christ, I've been overcome by my own personal problems that I forgot what my purpose in this world is. I've never really took the initiative to reach out to people, to share the good news with them. Its always when I'm task to do it , then I do it. I just thank God that through the worship and sermon, He helps me to realise my problem. I just pray that, with the aid of the Holy Spirit, I will always remind myself to commit to God fully as a instrument to further thy Kingdom.

P.S. S'pore lost to China during the table-tennis final... but I'm still glad that we got Silver!! Go Singapore!
Caleb at 7:21 PM

Today has been a great and fruitful day for me! Went to meet Hwee Chee and click at Sembawang Mrt Station before heading down to 589A for our Balloon Sculpture training. Manage to get Anthony to come and teach us (Thanks alot, Bro! :)) . Learn to make a lot of stuff, from the simple one like sword, dog, flower, to sophisticated one like bear (My favorite!!), elephant, snail.. in total we spent about 4 hours just to practice and master the skill.. after the session really shack out sia..
Wanna thank Uncle Paul too for liaising the using of the venue for us, if not we will not have a place to practice ler...

Currently, we are still in need of volunteers for the fundraising event. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!! If you are INTERESTED in Balloon Sculpture and is available this SATURDAY, please do let me know. Trainings will be provided for those who are interested.

After the training session, went to Mr. Richard's place for prayer meeting. Spilt into two groups and did some sharings on our personal issues. Also, pray for the search for Adult Pastor and the Church rebuilding project.

Shall go and rest soon, going for the run tomorrow :)
Caleb at 10:24 PM

Well, today went to school for my Econs paper. Forgotten a few of the models, a bit screwed up I would say. Anyway, what done is done, no point crying over spilled milk... all I can do now is to leave it to Him.....

Kang wei flew off early this morning, taking a mid night flight. Didn't went to send him off, cos need to revise for today's paper. Do keep him in your prayer, cos believe me, it will be rather tough to be away from home for a year. Got a lot of things to settle for the fund raising project, getting the venue for training, liaising with the people, discussions... everything... just pray that all will turn out well on the actual day.

Went for a job interview to work as Assistant Facilities Officer in school. Don't know whether will get the job or not... just commit everything to Him ba...
Caleb at 7:41 PM

It is now 05:47 am.. I've just slept for only 3 hours.. and some more only fell asleep at around 1am plus... cos when I close my eyes, the formulas and equations everything will start to appear here and there.. now I couldn't make myself to go to sleep... can't believe that I'm actually having insomnia because of the bridging math exam which I'm actually quite confident to pass... This is really so not me... may be is because its been a while since I really went into a hall for written exam... just pray for me ba... since I'm awake now, I shall spend the time effectively by revising on the formulas...
Caleb at 5:46 AM

Now slacking at home... will be going to SIM for lecture later.. from 1530 to 1830.. a bit regret for selecting the slot that is so late... after that will be heading down to Sembawang to meet up with Hwee Chee for the discussion on the fund raising project. Please pray for smooth planning and execution of the project, cos right now we have not done much yet and the event is happening in just two weeks time...

Anyway, last Sunday, went for a run early in the morning with my church mates. We ran from one end of Ave 9 to Republic Poly then run back to Arthur's place. Think the distance is about 5km, and glad that I'm managed to complete the run without stopping, though got slow down a bit :) Its been a while since the last time I ran so now my thighs still aching... After the run, wash up, have breakfast and head down to church for service. After that, had our lunch at Sembawang, Mac. Dunno why, kinda dislike fast food ler... think old liao la hahaha... after that head to gliderz to slack and wait for the rest to finish their makeover. Head to AMK Hub to have our dinner, after which went to Star bucks @ Thomson Plaza to slack. On the way there, Ken share with me about the situation in BB. Actually was asking myself, what really stop me from serving BB as officer? Its seems that there isn't one currently..... must really make up my mind and settle it once and for all...

Will be having exams tomorrow and Friday... please keep me in your prayer... by the way, kang wei will be leaving to Brunei for a year. He will be taking a mid-night flight on Friday. Please keep him in your prayer too.
Caleb at 12:09 PM

Just came back from Service. This week is the start of our church mission month. Today Sermon is on the history of mission from the early times till now. Its rather dried I would say, but I quite like it cos its touch more on the history side.. hahaa.. anyway, Rev Lai spoke about us being the 4th wave of mission, that is to spread and share the gospel with every individual around us. Think for me I really need to work on this area, cos I've not really been sharing the gospel with others. Pray for me that I will be brave enough to share the gospel with others when opportunity arises.

Anyway, headed to Sun plaza for lunch after service. Saw Trina at the bus interchange, and guess what? She got bring the book!! Thank God that Trina happens to buy the book: Ugly by Constance Briscoe so can borrow from her to read. Thanks, trina :) Think not going out ler ba... unless they later got meet for dinner. Thats it for now. :)
Caleb at 3:05 PM

Felt that after I came back from Brunei, I've changed... Kang wei say that I used to be rather wise before I go brunei, but now a bit slow in thinking... I felt that I've seems to lost something along the journey, things that I use to do, things that I use to love, the passion for the works... right now I think I seriously need to sort things out, to back track to find the things that I've lost along the way....... to find my way back....
Caleb at 8:40 PM

Just came back from lecture... decided to blog for a while before going down to buy dinner. Today woke up at around 10, feeling rather refresh, and wanna share a good news with you all: I'VE GOTTEN MY DRIVING LICENSE!! hahaha... it is delivered to my house this morning.. so happy sia... So now can officially drive vehicle liao... anyone wanna let me try out?? hahaha....

Anyway, went to school in the afternoon for the last lecture for bridging Economics. Not really a lecture, but a revision on the topics.. so fast last lesson liao... going to have the exam in 2 weeks time. Please pray for me that I will be discipline enough to practice on the models and do well for the exam. Also, will be attending the last revision lecture for Bridging Math this Wednesday. After which, will have one week break before commencing the school term on 5th August.

Hopefully, by God's grace, will be able to pass the bridging exams to advance to year 2.
Caleb at 5:04 PM

Today is another mentally drained out day for me. Have been facing alot of difficulties in Math on the topic matrices. Can't seems to get the answer right all the time... after going through ll the calculation and writing then in the end realise the answers is incorrect, the feeling is really.... urgh!! then still have to re-do again. Think I really need to practise more on the topic to better prepare myself for the exam.

After the lesson, went to causeway point to have cell group. Didn't touch on the material, but did some sharings and discussions... after that me and kang wei went to meet leo cos he end work late while jon and wei beng went off due to rehearsal and tution. went to woodgrove city to have dinner. share on recent happenings, leo's work etc....

Think I need to buck up a bit.... seems that my life is lacking some things ... don't know what it is... I want to be independent, not relying on people, able to self provide... but its seems not possible right now..
Caleb at 10:40 PM

Yesterday was really a tiring and sleepy day for me.... started to rain heavily early in the morning... makes me feel even sian to go for the lecture... some more its econs... but being a OBEDIENT student and not wanting to waste my money, I still went for the lecture.. hahaha... The lecture is quite alright, manage to understand it and I manage to stay awake all the way till the last 15-30 mins or so hahaha great achievement for me liao hahaha... so fast we have reach the last chapter of the whole course, that means I've to start revising for the exams. Hopefully, by God's grace, will be able to pass the exam cos passing means exemption of one more module le, very crucial.

After the lesson, suppose to head down to town to meet up with Hwee Chee but in the end the rest cannot make it, thus we meet at Sun Plaza instead. While waiting for her to come, I head to Popular to see if there is any new interesting books. I was browsing through the books, then I saw Nicholas Sparks new novel: The Choice. Read the prologue, seems not bad I would say. Also, read the prologue of the book: Ugly by the author, Constance something.... forgotten her last name. I think currently, these books will be on my buying list if I happens to have extra cash ahahaha...

Anyway, after that received call from her that she will be late, so went to the library (no place to go liao...) went to the world histor section and pick a book to read. Happens to get a book that talks about a lady who had survived world war 2 and how her life is before and afte the war. Interesting I would say, through her descriptions about her childhood and how the war started all that...

Received a call from her, went down to meet her. Start to have discussion on the event... had a few ideas in mind, now need to tie down a few details, and wait for the decision from the organizer. Hopefully, everything will run smoothly ba...

Please pray for me, still trying to secure tution assignments... hopefully will be able to earn enough to cover my monthly expenses....
Caleb at 10:47 AM

Just came back from cell group an hour ago.... feeling rather tired right now...... Econs is really boring!! I really need extra strength and concentration to stay awake in the lecture sia.... the material is really dry and there is not much hands on... its just graph, formulas, graph, formulas.... how irritating can that be... haiz.... Can't imagine that I'm gonna take it again in year 2 and the best part of it, the module: managerial econs, is a killer among all econs module!!! Please pray for me that I can absorb the materials given to me and quickly get over the econs modules........

Bridging course is coming to an end soon.... will be having the exams on 13 and 15 august. Not worry about Math since its the subject I like alot :), left with only econs, once i get over these two, will immediately promote to year 2. Praying hard that will be able to get thru..........
Caleb at 10:19 PM

Today lesson as per normal, from 2-5pm @ SIM HQ. Had Math lesson today, started to feel more and more comfortable with the course. Yes, I've to admit there is a certain level of difficulties on some of the topics, but when managed to solve the questions, that sense of achievement is indescribable :) Thus, now I'm quite comfortable with Math. Whereas for Econs, I'm kinda worried cos its involved a lot of graph drawing and lotsa of formula to memorise. Thus, please pray for me for added strength and wisdom to be able to understand the topics and score well for both the exams.

Anyway, after school suppose to go to causeway point to meet up with Judah for cell. However, last minute got some changes thus postponed to next week. Just nice, called my sis and realised she is also at causeway point with my mum. went to met up with them, accompanied them to do some shopping then went back home together.

Please pray for my family, as specially my parents. Just now we are at the bus interchange, then saw 911 coming, wanted to board so walk a bit faster but in the end , didn't board cos my mum wasn't feeling very well. When chatting with her, she suddenly say, ' I'm no longer that fit anymore, I know it myself....' This kept me thinking for a while... It seems that I've been living together with my mum for so long, that I've kinda taken her for granted... haizz.... It really knock some sense into me... I need to care more about her, not just her health but also her chance to get to know and accept Christ. Really need to work on it... Also, pray for my dad, he recently got a business opportunity, to help out his friend in some steel business in indonesia. Pray that everything will go smoothly for him. Also, my sis, starting school soon, please pray that she will have a chance to know more about Christ through her classmates and the school environment.

I think thats about it la, I just pray that I will be about to fulfill my role as a son, a friend, and most important, a follower of Christ.........
Caleb at 11:07 PM

Just received a phone call from the bank while I was on my way home. Being informed that the application is unsuccessful... dunno why but some how before the bank called, already got a feeling that it may not be successful... so when being notified, though a bit disappointed, but still able to deal with it calmly. Have asked the bank to put my application on hold 1st, while I search for another joint applicant. Please pray for me, that I will commit everything to the Lord and not to worry too much, trusting that God will provide me with the need. Also, pray that I will be able to find another applicant soon.
Caleb at 6:32 PM

Dunno why woke up so early today.... nearly 6am in the morning.... think must be the red wine that I took yesterday.. now feeling rather thirsty...

Anyway, yesterday received a message from leonard, asking whether want to have steamboat at his house... well not wanting to disappoint him and the fact that I've not taken my dinner yet, I accepted his invitation :) Went to his house at around 2030, brought a bottle of wine with me. Kang wei and Jonathan also came for the occasion. Well, if you noticed, our group seems to be short of one more member right? ahahahaha... Anyway, had a good time chatting with one another, and you know what? Jonathan also brought a bottle of wine with him.... hahaha we really have a lot of things in common :) In the end, we decided to open his wine instead since kang wei don't drink and jonathan is driving so cannot drink also. Thus, only left with me and leo :) good for me hhaahaha... cos I think I manage to finish half a bottle hahaha... Shiok sia... long time never drink liao, so after that my head felt a bit heavy... hhahaha.... Left Leo's house at around 11 plus... once reach home, change and immediately fell asleep all the way until morning....

We should have more of this in the future, good for the bonding and good for me too :) ahahaa
Caleb at 7:54 AM

Yesterday went to meet up Hwee Chee and Kangwei for dinner at Sembawang. On the way there, saw Esther and her boyfriend. Chat a while, heard from her that she is also studying in SIM under RMIT, what a coincidence I would say. When I saw her, I still feel a bit inferior when talking to her, don't know why also haha.... anyway, met up with them, went to admiral hill for dinner. Had a good chat with them, stayed till around 10 then leave. Went to her house to get the cd of the photos taken during the charity bowl.

I thank God that I'm able to be around when my friends needed me. Though many a times I may not be of much help to them, but God granted me a listening ear, to be able to just sit there listening to them, sharing their problems and thoughts. Volunteering Job is rather interesting, think will try to get more involved in the area.

Here's some of the photos taken during the bowl:


SDSC Team 2 Group Photo


Our DSA member: Yuan Sheng


SDSC Group Photo
Caleb at 11:45 AM

Woke up early today to meet Hwee Chee and friends for the SDA Charity Bowl @ Mt Faber SAFRA. Didn't really know what to expect at the event. Thank God for the opportunity, cos manage to have some interaction with the SDA members. Our teams consist of 1 team leader, 2 volunteers and 1 SDA Member. There are total 2 teams from SDSC. My team leader is Eileen who is from SDSC and also my junior from NYP SBM. Get to know also Yuan Sheng who is the SDA member in my team.

The Charity Bowl consists of 3 game. There is a total of 25 teams participating in the charity bowl. Started the game from 0930 all the way till 1200 noon. Had a good chat with Yuan Sheng, and his mum. Yuan Sheng is very friendly and open, easy to talk with, can see that he enjoyed alot during the session. Also, I've a lot of respect towards his mum, Auntie Winie. Cos I cannot imagine how difficult it is to raise Yuan Sheng up. Also, get to know Eileen, Joel and Eugene :) Overall, played rather well throughout, gotten a total score of 325 for 3 games even though our team got 2nd last in the end ahahahaa

After this event, I find it rather interesting to be able to be involve in the voluntary work. May be will participate more in the events in the future :) Alright later will be meeting hwee chee and jonathan click for dinner.... going to rest for a while :)
Caleb at 3:39 PM

Went to the bank in the morning to settle my application of the loan. The staff told me that it will take 5 working days to process the loan application. Now praying very hard, keeping my finger cross, hoping that , by God's grace, the application will be successful.

After that went back home to rest a while, then head down to my grandma's house at Bt Panjang together with my sis and mum. Its the first time I went down since the return of my tour 2 months ago. The place is still the same but the feeling is not the same anymore. In the past, when I dropped by, I will always be able to see my grandma sitting at the sofa, smiling at me upon seeing me, asking me hows my life... still misses her alot... haiz.....

anyway, after that, went for cell group at patrick's place. Had a good chat with the click, discuss on decision making and other stuffs. Like what many of us mentioned, our cell group is now going on transition phase. going overseas for perm staff, for studies, going for NS, basically eventually will left me alone in the cell. May be who knows, God is trying to tell me or us that we should start to bring in new ppl to expand the cell... haha...
Caleb at 10:54 PM

Yesterday, before I go to SSDC, went to causeway point to have my photo taken, cos need it for the application. While waiting for the photo to be ready, I went to popular to kill time. Was surprised to find a couple of interesting books there, have put it down in my list, hopefully will be able to buy it :)

As you can see, I changed my blogskin. Like the design, plain and simple with an additional color of light green. Earlier, to read also, as compared to the previous one.
Caleb at 9:53 AM

Haven't been updating for the past few days...... Let me start from the day that Spain won the EURO championship. Went for dinner on that day after the worship seminar which lasted for nearly 3 hours plus I think. Everyone is thinking where to go for dinner so I suggested to go Little Part 1 cafe @ Jasmine Road cos I wanted to go that place for quite some time ler hahaha. The place is rather cosy I would say, food is not bad, I like the environment and price is reasonable (no GST, no service charge somemore), drop by again some other time. After that, went to Starbucks @ Thomson plaza to chill out cos its still early before we head to ken's house for the screening of the EURO final. Went to his house, had a great chat with the gals, having them to entertain me hahaha... watch the final, Spain played pretty well I would say, with all the thru pass while Germany's defence is quite weak, always let Spain cut through. The whole match, I was basically, in the mist of dozing off and waking up, cos it becomes rather boring after Spain scored a goal in the 1st half. After that, Cabbed home with Arthur and Pretty Boy. Slept for a few hours then wake up to rush down to SSDC for my BTT. Was rather shack, so couldn't really think very well, plus I'm also afraid that I will fail (due to the fact that I failed twice before). Thus, spend quite long to finish it, and by God's grace, I PASSED!!!! Finally, able to pass and convert my license.. hahahah

Then yesterday, went out with the click to celebrate Jon and Lovelle's Birthday. Went to Sweet Indulgence @ Stanley St (another place on my list.. hahaha) to have our dinner. Ordered the spaghetti Marinara, so-so only. The sauce is not bad, but the sea food especially the small clams makes it rather difficult to eat. So far, I think the best Spaghetti marinara I've eaten is from Fig & Olive @ Bencoolen St. The portion is just nice and its sea food is good too. Anyway, after that, went to Timbre @ Arthouse for some drink. Didn't really enjoy it cos the environment is rather noisy and I'm not a Pub goer so think this will be my first and last time there ba.

Today, didn't go for the freshman orientation. Stayed at home the whole morning and went out in the afternoon to SSDC to convert my license. After so long, and by God's grace, I've managed to convert it!!! Yeah!!! So as of now, I'm offically legal to drive in Singapore!! Will be getting my license through mail in a month's time... really very happy sia...

Thats all for now, will not be going to Church this sunday as need to go to Mount Faber to help out hwee chee with some charity bowl event.
Caleb at 10:25 PM

Alright back again to blog, have been going to school for lectures for the past few days. Quite enjoy the journey traveling from home to school, listening to my mp3 and looking at scenery as the bus drive pass. Lectures have been rather interesting and yet hectic at the same time. Every day have to travel down to SIM in the afternoon to attend the lecture for full 3 hour non-stop, yes non-stop. Thank God that economics so far has been rather interesting (though i fell asleep somtimes.. ahaha) and math is just like attending a revision class. This routine will carry on till the end of July where by we will be preparing for the exam. Now I just pray hard that I will be able to pass the exam and skip straight to year 2. This will ease my burden financially, having to pay one year lesser of school fees which can cost up to 5-6k.

Will be going down to the bank to settle my bank loan tomorrow. Stil haven't really decide on the amount, so tomorrow will go and ask the loan officer about every details. Hopefully, everything will be smooth sailing for me. Pray for me also, will be taking my BTT on Monday morning, hopefully will be able to pass then i will be able to convert my license ler :) Thats all for now will update more next time
Caleb at 8:31 PM

Today weather is quite cooling in the morning, because of the drizzling rain. Today's sermon is very good. it talks about living each day like the last days of our life and always be prepared for the return of Christ for we don't know when He will return. Its short and simple to understand, you can go read up 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.

I think in our life, we always set goals to achieve in, like getting a decent diploma/degree, get a stable job, find a girl/boy friend etc.... but have we really set aside goals that we want to achieve in our spiritual walk with the Lord? I must confess many a times, i will tend to focus too much on my goals and things I want to do that I forgotten that My primary task in this world is to share Christ's love with people and friends around me. Yes, qualifications and stable job may be essential, but it will only satisfy our material needs but not our spiritual needs. I want to be one that is able to make a difference in other people's life even if its only 1 person. Please pray for me, that I will be able to put God as priority and to honor Him always as I move on to the new environment. Will be starting the bridging course tomorrow, hope that I will be able to cope with it and pass the bridging course to get full exemptions from year 1 modules.

Being approached to take up responsibilities in the ministries, please pray for me that I will be able to come up with a decision through God's aid.
Caleb at 11:20 PM

Today is quite a fruitful day for me... went to meet up with zhong wei, edina and her friend, Nick @ YCK in the afternoon for an hour of badminton. Had a good time with them, very long didn't play ler, after the game, both legs felt rather tiring I would say haha but still think that 1 hr is too short for us ler.... may be next time will book or 2 hours instead.... I think badminton is a good sport to bring us together since we haven't ben playing for quite a while and also e haven't been seeing each other for quite some time too :) Thus, anyone wanna meet up for a few games of badminton next month?! If interested please let me know, i will try to arrange but no guarantees hor :) After the game, we head to amk to have our dinner and also chit chat with one another, trying to find out more about each other and it turns out that Edina is my senior in my degree course lor somemore she last year liao... hahaha so can ask her alot of Qns, may be can borrow her notes also for reference hahaha..

After that head down to patrick's house for Cell Group. Today didn't touch on the material, but just plain discussion on issues like money mgmt. Think its quite impt for all of us now, as our spending tends to get higher as compare to previous so must learn to cut down on entertainment and privileges...... Hopefully, I will be able to do that... Also, have decided to take loan from RHB will try to settle everything bythis two weeks.......... Pray for me that it will be according to God's will. ...... Thats all for now... shall update more when I want to... take care and God Bless!! :)
Caleb at 11:31 PM

Yesterday was a terrible day for me. Being woken up at 8 am in the morning by a severe headache. Initially thought that this is the side effect of not enough sleep so didn't really care much about it (even agreed to go out with Nick they all to watch 'get smart'). listened to the holy spirit prompting and thus turn them down. I thank God that I didn't go out with them cos the worst thing happened in the mid afternoon. My headache became worst in the afternoon, couldn't really do anything... Took 2 panadol and take a short nap but it didn't turn out well. Took my temperature at night and shock me, its 39.1 degrees, its really high i would say. Pray to God for healing, and take another 2 pills and went to sleep. Today woke up felt much better, thank God for the healing :)
Caleb at 5:42 PM

Just came back from the bank together with my dad and uncle. Wanted to apply for the study loan but realise that I need to print out the application form online to get a lower interest rate for my loan. Also, the bank doesn't offer deferred payment for the loan. Thus, now I've to either find another bank to get the loan (which the interest rate is higher , requirements also a bit high) or to accept the loan and pay every month for it, which may not be possible for me. Shall wait for my Brother to come home and seek his advice on the issue since he got experience in applying the loan.
Please pray for me that I will be able to obtain a loan to finance my study in SIM. Nothing much for now, will be taking my BTT on 30th June (thanks to Jun Yue for securing the date). Hopefully will be able to pass, so that I can convert my license :) Thats it for now, will be going for Church Camp @ Desaru, malaysia from this sunday to wednesday. Will try to make ful use of this opportunity to bond closer with the church member since i've been away for so long.. Pray that I will have a fruitful time in this camp and God will speak to me about His plans for me through the camp too.. Thats all for now.. going for cell group later at 3 but now haven't do the material yet.... ahaa think later must quickly do before i go. Alright will update more when I in the mood la..... God Bless!!
Caleb at 11:42 AM

Went to the SIM Enrollment Talk just now. Met Brandon and his friend, Qunfu while I was queueing up for the registration. Went into the Lecture Theatre for the briefing, got to know about the varoius modules to take for myself. As I'm seeking exemptions of the module, if I got full exemptions, I will be able to move straight to Yr 2. Then there is this freshman orientation camp coming up also, on the 15-17 July I think, but don't think can make it cos that period i think i'm still attending the bridging course. Also glance through the clubs and interest group available in SIM. Quite limited I would say.

Thank God that managed to have brandon and qunfu as coursemates. Thus, will be starting school on 23rd Jun, same day as my sis, who is going NIE for Degree course. Finally, about to start another phase of my life. Hopefully, with great discipline and help from my friends, I will be able to do well for the course and not to forget the grace that comes from our heavenly father :)

Tomorrow will be going to the bank to enquiry more about the loan. Hopefully everything will be smooth sailing, so that I can secure the loan for my study.

Oh ya! Before I forgot, just now when I'm taking the bus from SIM back home, the whole journey is really horrible. The bus driver is like rushing for time like that, pick up so fast,then when stop brake so hard. especially when approached bends, the whole vehicle is basically swaying. I have to hold on real tight to the bar, some of the commuters almost fell when the bus driver brake so hard. Really very angry, cos the driver is so reckless and inconsiderate about the safety of the commuter. Took down the license no. already, think later will do what singaporean is good at... :) Must not let that happen again, endanger commuter and cos I'm gonna take that bus service in future too.... ahahha :)
Caleb at 9:13 PM

Just came back from work.. today as usual nothing much for me to do. Tomorrow will be my last day of work in the camp, feeling really excited right now :) Thank God for bringing me through the two years of NS life and giving me the opportunity to go overseas to see the world. Now I'm just left with my medical FFI before I ORD.
Today I went to the medical centre to do my FFI. Everything goes very smoothly, but when it comes to my blood test result, the medic told me that they couldn't find it. I was like , 'HUH?'. Cos I have my blood test 2 weeks ago, by right it should be out ler... so ask him to check again. When he come back, again tell me I don't have. At that moment, I was like a bit pissed.... Cos my ord date is friday, then is its not done by wednesday, I would have to go down on thursday which is my off day. If worst, my ord date will be dragged cos without the FFI I couldn't ORD. Thus, please pray for me that my blood test results will be out soon before I ORD.

One more thing, please keep me in your prayer. I've been struggling in my spiritual walk with God ever since I came back from Brunei. Now I'm just like a fly without head, wandering around. Pray that God will grant me strength and help me to focus on Him.
Caleb at 7:33 PM

Supposed to be sleeping right now but woke up early to prepare myself for the day ahead. Last tuesday is really not my day. On my way to work, the weather starts to turn bad and begans to rain. was about to get late for work, thus quickly hop on to a cab and try to reach camp on time. However, when reach camp and was walking to my building, realised one thing: I dropped my phone in the cab!! sian half.... called up the cab company to try to retrieve my phone though I know that the chances are not very high.... so called up starhub to temporarily suspend my line, will be going down to the service centre to get a new SIM card for my phone, latest by tomorrow I guess. So if you are trying to contact me for the past few days, i'm sorry cos i couldn't be reach till i get my SIM card on friday.

Going to end my service in the army in just 8 days time? haha so happy :) plus clearing my leaves and off , I'll be left with 2 more working days hhahaaha..... soon i will be free, showing around my pink i/c!! haaha! can't wait for that day sia :)
Caleb at 3:34 AM

back again to write... went on a road trip to malaysia last weekend together with my best friends, wei beng, jonathan and leonard who join us later. Quite fun i would say, travelling all the way to penang and stayed there for 2 nights. Got stop over at Yong Peng and Ipoh while on our way to Pulua Pinang. We set off from Singapore at 5.45am and reach Penang at around 4pm plus. Went around the places to eat and also went to the night market which is very crowded and happening. Got my sis a necklace at the market there. We also went around visiting the places of interest there.

After our stay there, went of to KL for another 2 days. Went to fetch Leonard who took a flight to join us at KL. After that, drove down to the city to check in to our hotel. Thank God, our hotel is very close to Chinatown. Alot of clothes and accesories there, beng they all start to display their bargain skills.... hhahaha along the way, came across this stall that sells luo han guo logan drink which i totally loves it. Think for that night alone, i drank about 3-4 cups of it. Gotten my self a watch which i really likes and also two shirt which i bought when they are about to close. After that, went to eat again whenever we find something interesting, we will just sit down and order one bowl to try it out. Think this is realy a good way for us to sample the food.

The next day, after our breakfast, we set off on our journey back to Johor Bahru. Reach there about 5 plus 6. Went to watch movie and eat kenny roger at Jusco. After that is the long traffice jam at the custom. In the end, manage to reach Home at around 1.15am. Thank God for the opportunity of the trip and the fun we have together :)
Caleb at 10:41 AM

Before I write anything, I would like to wish all mothers, Happy Belated Mothers' Day! Yesterday attedned the church service, the sermon is taken from the scripture on samuel and moses. Didn't really take in alot, but I know that Woman is very strong in emotional and mental. Also that woman needs to be together with man through marriage to be complete, same goes to the man. After that, had a small award ceremony for all the mothers in the church. Thanks to Joan and family, we enjoyed quite a lot. Also, there's announcement on night cycling which will start from Sembawang all the way to town. it will falls on the 6th June, 10pm, gathered at 589A sembawang plce before setting off. Anyone of you interested? If yes, can let me know, will help you to register first. The fee is 12 which includes the rental of the bike.

After church, went to causeway point to have our lunch and then loitered around the area waiting for the movie time to reach. Went to watch the movie: what happens in vegas by cameroon diaz and ashton kutcher. The movie is again some typical romance comedy, just for laugh only. Not bad la.. laugh quite a lot. After the movie, went to starbucks cafe with the gals to have a cup of coffee and thinking of what to do next. After a few hours there, went to find a place to settle our dinner. Due to Mother's day, a lot of places is full of people. In the end, settled down at mos burger. Had a good chat there, basically we just talk about any topic that comes to our mind. I enjoy it alot. The time really passes very fast. After a while, realised that its 9 plus ler.. then the girls went back home while leonard, wei beng and me went to arthur house to watch EPL. Eventually, Man U win the EPL Title. However, I think this will motivate Chelsea to win the Champions league title, (hopefully) ahhahaah.. After that went back home.

Today, woke up, heard from my mum that my sis didn't talk to her yesterday for one whole day. Its because of some monetary issues. Felt rather sad, cos its really not worth it to hold grudges against one another or hurt each other feelings over some monetary issues. I hope that I can explain to my sis about it and she will be willing to listen to my advice. Frankly speaking, I use to have this thought when my family uses the money that i earn in brunei. However, after that I thought it through that money can be earn again but the relationship with your family is very precious. Once broken, it will be very difficult to patch up. Love surpasses everything. This phrase is very simple but yet difficult to practise in our daily life. I think I still got alot to learn about handling the relations with people around me.

Tomorrow will be going back to my unit ler.... a bit sian but no choice. I just pray that I will be able to get over it quick and continue with my life together with my PINK I/C. hahahaha .... 24 MORE DAYS TO ORD!!!!!!!
Caleb at 11:42 AM

Yesterday went back to unit to submit my docket and at the same time apply my oversea leave for the penang trip. Will be away from 16-19 may. Felt rather weird when on the journey to the camp. Felt like i'm a new recruit reporting to the camp, not knowing which bus stop to alight, its all part of the side effect of leaving the place for so long,near to 1.5 yrs huh.. After done up everything, wet back home to rest, felt really tired and frustrating, cos because of the weather and the long waiting time for the bus to arrive.

When reach home, rest a while, watch a bit of Dvds then at night went out to have supper with shermaine, jonathan, ken and the rest. Ken ask me about the issue on taking up the CE class. Frankly speaking, I didn't really thought about it or should I say totally forgotten about it. I must really apologise for not taking it seriously. Also, Jonathan ask me about taking the worship on 1st june as song leader. Well, its has been a while since i last lead worship in church. Dunno whether can handle or not.

Please pray for me. I've come to realise that ever since I came back, I've been rather lethargic in my personal life and also my walk with God. I seems to be using the phrase 'trying to adapt'as an excuse. I've start to read up the bible again, trying to fulfill the bible reading challenge. I think God is really speaking to me, its just that all this while I've been shutting my ears from Him. Pray for me that I will be discipline enough to read on His word and meditate on it daily. Also, pray that I will be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and also to be submissive too.

Later will be going out with my family to bring my grandma out for meal. Its been nearly a year since I last saw her. Pray for us that it will be a fruitful time for everyone of us. Also, my sis is applying to get into NIE sponsorship for the degree. Now she is waiting for the date to take the test. Please pray for her that she will be able to fulfill the requirements. Thats all for now. I thank you all for the prayers. God Bless!
Caleb at 8:44 AM

Now at home slacking..... yesterday went out with jonathan in the afternoon to settle my UOL application while he settle his curtin application. Finally, manage to submit all the necessary documents and now just wait for the 1st term to start. At the same time, need to settle my loan for the course, still thinking of who to find as gaurantor. Hopefully will be able to settle it by this two weeks. After settle our application, went to starbucks to relax. Talk a bit of our life, share with each other about our views on relationship, quite a good chat actually. After that went to meet up with Nick, actually wanna eat at orchard but after that change our mind as we are meeting joyann at TPY Hub so we decided to go there instead. Had a goog chat with nick, talk about the current situation in singapore, and also about the usual topic, NS. After that, nick went off for his cell group while me and jonathan starts to loiter around the place, waiting for the time to pass as its still quite early to the meeting time.

Finally, met up with joyann and proceed to have our meal together. Had a good time of sharing, and she share with us about the issues on trusting the holy spirit. Many a times, we often choose to act on our own even though we known that the holy spirit has already prompted us to do what. In the end, we either took a longer time to complete the task or we failed the task. I agreed that sometimes it really is difficult to listen to the holy spirit especially when the situation seems rather in our favor. However, thru her sharing , i understand that if we listen to the holy spirit, the result we get will be more abundant than the result we get on our own.

After the dinner, we bid each other goodbye and took the train back home. On the way, jonathan ask me for opinion on whether he should take up culinary or entreprenuership. Frankly speaking, I really dunno how to advise him thus i just speak what comes to my mind. Hopefully it will give him some advice ba...... After reaching home, took a hot bath, was about to slepp when ken called me to ask me out for supper. I agreed to go as it is a good time for me to interact with the rest and at the same time build up the bonding again.

The supper wasn't really nice, but enjoy the chatting at the playground. I come to realise that we all have grown up and are facing problems of our own. I can only pray we could maintain our friendship so that we can always share with each other our problems, praying for one another, thats what friends are for.

Thinking of going back to my unit tomorrow to pass them my docket so that i could apply my leave for the penang trip. Really dread to go back sia.....
Caleb at 12:26 PM

Been back for few days ler, trying very hard to adapt back to the environment here, especially the weather. Felt rather sick for the past few days, due to the hot and humid weather. Went for Cell group last saturday. Felt rather awkward and a bit not focus cos hasn't been really attending a cell group for so long. Hopefully, as i began to meet up with them more often each week, it will become better ba.

Went to church on sunday, felt really glad to see the people which I have not met for quite sometime. However, couldn't feel the warmth le, may be is because I didn't take the initiative to go speak to them ba. Message for the service is on the topic, God is possible. Think the sermon quite good, telling us that no matter what we do, we can not use it to earn our place in God's kingdom. After that, went for lunch together with Leonard and at the same time went to settle my handphone, gotten a new number : 81574281. During lunch, Leonard updated me about the things that happened while I was away. Felt rather worried for the people, and I pray that things will be sorted out for them. Went back home to rest a while, then headed down to Yishun to meet Jun Hong to buy the gift for Jun Yue's 21st Birthday.

After that, took the bus to pasir ris to meet with Sarah and Zhi Wei. Reach the chalet, but Jun Yue not around. Thus we eat as we wait for him. Saw him then pass him the present, Hope he will like it. After that, Zhi yi came over to join us. At the end of the night, no one stayed overnight with Jun Yue, so Jun hong, Zhi Yi and me stayed with him lor. Talk alot, updating each other of our life. Next morning waited for the chalet personnel to settle the check out. after that went to white sand mall for breakfast then we went on seperate ways. Jun Hong ask me whether want to organise a chalet for our own, still thinking about it.

Please pray for me that I will be able to adapt fast to the environment. Also, my formation badge is missing!! Don't know where I place it sia, pray that i will be able to recover it. Thats it for now, Thanks alot and God Bless!!! :)
Caleb at 12:13 PM

Yesterday took half day off in the afternoon to go to the post office to send parcel back home. Spend the whole afternoon at the coffeebean, chatting with Eunice and Edina. After that went to the bus terminal to take the bus to Gadong to meet Arthur for the movie: Ironman. While I was Waiting at the terminal, I saw this interesting scene. There's a bus which fails to start after several tries by the driver. Thus, the driver decided to try jump start the vehicle. Heres the interesting part: He went to ask all the male passenger out of the vehicle to help to push the vehicle while he try to start it. So one by one, they get out and move to the front of the bus to push it. After a few tries, they finally managed to start it and all the passengers get back to the bus again.

I find it rather interesting. The people here are really united and helpful to one another. Imagine, if we change the scenerio to Singapore's context what would happen? All you will get is frustrated passenger who will complain and grumble about it. They will demand for a refund of the fare and worst still may even lodge a complaint about it. Thus, I think that we should learn to be like the people here, try to help one another if we can.

Okay, now talk about the movie. The movie, I would say is not bad la. The plot is rather simple but the best part about the moive is the armour suit for iron man. Its really very nice, and sophiscated. The scene on the weapons is also good. I Think its a show worth watching.

Alright thats all for now, will be back for good tomorrow! will talk to you all more when i return ba! EOT LOR!
Caleb at 8:59 PM

Alright, here I am surfing the net in the canteen, with no one to accompany me out cos most of them are either on duty or simply don't have the money to book out. Lets talk about some happy stuffs. My understudy, Nathan arrived yesterday afternoon. Finally, I could really starts to hand over all my stuffs and equipments to him and began to count down to my EOT. This will be my last weekend in Brunei. Will go out with Chief and Mr. Mohan for meal either today or tomorrow. Actually wanted to go on a road trip today. Cos I've always wanted to hop onto the public transport and travel to places that I've not been before. Don't think got the chance ler.... it will be a small regret for me when i leave this place.

I think this place really change me in my character or should I say, it prepares me well for the working society in the future. I sees quite alot of things, office politics, backstabbing, people being overcome by anger, getting mix up with work and personal issues. It really makes me more independent and tolerance towards other people. I thank God that He send me to this place that I may grow to be even stronger in mental and physical fitness. feel sad that I'm going to leave this place that I called Home for the past 16 months. Will really miss the place and most importantly the people here.

There is a saying, : what doesn't bring you down will only make you stronger. I think it works well for me. Alright, Guys, will see you all REAL soon!!! God Bless! :)
Caleb at 2:03 PM

Finally felt a bit relief. Manage to settle my Uni Application, paid the fee ler. Now just need to wait for me to get back to Singapore to settle the application to UOL. Will be having a games day this coming wednesday. Organised by me and my platoon mates for the whole camp. Have been rushing the whole day to tie down on the details. Hopefully by God's grace, we will have good weather for that day. Now just left with the games day and my handing over of stuff before I fly back to my Beloved Motherland!!! Hooray!! 11 days to EOT! Will see you all real soon , and I mean REAL soon!! :) God Bless!
Caleb at 9:20 PM

will be going back home in less than 2 weeks. Life in brunei is like a small community with lotsa happenings everyday. Every tiny minor thing that we say or do will affect not just the people close to us but all the people living in the community. This few days has been quite a hectic period for me and the people around me. It seems that everyone of us has been thru alot though on surface, all looks calm and alright. I've come to realise that even the closest friend or colleague will have dispute once a while. The main issue is not about point out who is right or wrong (for who are we to judge?) but to come together to settle the issue and move on. My stay in Brunei has help me to grow strong not just physically but also emotionally and mentally. Now all I'm hoping and praying for, is that all of us will be united as before, put aside all the differences and come together to face the problem.

I began to realise that as we grow, the responsibilities on our shoulder will start to get heavier and problems will start to surface, relationship problems, financial problems, work problems, and the list just goes on and on. Whenever we are into all this problems, we will start to feel demoralise and frustrated. All this makes us feel weary and tired. However, let us not forget that God is always there for us ALL THE TIME. Have we really set aside time for God and ask Him to grant us the strength to face the challenges that we face everyday in our daily life? No one is perfect, and we need God, the perfector of our life to guide us and lead us. I must admit for the the past few weeks, I've not really been doing my quiet time. However, as I type the entry, God reminded me and I realise that I've felt exhausted by the worldly things around me that I lose focus on God who is the center of our life.

Brothers and Sisters, do pray for me that God will remind me daily to seek Him for strength and guidance in my life And Let this be a reminded for everyone of us to stay focus on God, our creator. God bless, will keep you all in my prayer just like you have kept me in your prayers too.
Caleb at 12:25 PM

back again to update... feeling rather lost and lethargic to the things that is going on in my life. Going to ORD in just a month's time. Dun really know what to expect after I end my Serivce. Felt that I've reach a point of being a bit bo cha about the things that is around me. I dun really felt a bit concern about my application at SIM till my mum call me then i started to work on it. Ironic isn't it? I'm the one thats interested to study the course and even apply for it but now I dun even show some seriousness in it. I really dunno what I want any more. I felt like I've break away from the environment around me. May be is I'm in one of those down and low period again... I dunno.... What I know is I'm going to end my tour in less than a month. I really hope that I will be able to adjust and blend in well with the ppl and environment.

Pray for me that God will show me the way out.........
Caleb at 8:20 PM

Currently in canteen, eating and surfing net. Just now went for a short run and head to gym after that for some work out. My left knee has been giving me problem for the past 2 weeks. After some distance of running, it will start to ache and i will have to slow down and some time stop my running. Don't really know what happen to it but guess may be its because I have ''over use" it ba... hahahaha... Felt a bit tired right now, but want to write some thing before i went back to bunk to rest.

Left with 28 more days before I bid goodbye to this place. felt a bit sad, cos this is the place where I've been living for 1 year plus. I've went through alot throughout my stay here and all this has help me to be more independent and at the same time rely more on God. God has also place people into my daily life here that I may share with them about Jesus. People like Jun Nian, Arthur and Edwin. Please continue to pray for me and my camp mates here. Please pray for the personnels who has been regularly going to church service with me but have not really accept God as their Savior. They are: Arthur (who grow up in christian family) and Edwin.

Also, pray for me that even if i left this place, i will still be able to commit myself to God and Always draw near to Him to worship Him. Thats it for now. Will update more some other time. You all take care :) God bless!
Caleb at 8:36 PM

Received the documents for my application for Uni. Most likely is taking up Accounting and Finance offered by UOL. School will start on 23 june. That means that i will have around 2 weeks or so free to do anything I like. Will be going to Church Camp, though haven submit the registration form. hahahaha.... btw, confirm my date to return ler, will be coming back on 3rd may(saturday). This time is back for good ler. I will definitely miss this place, where i have spend most of my ns days here. Before I go, will try to attain IPPT Gold and complete the 200km walk a jog marathon. Thats it for now.

Before I end, got a quote to share with you all, got it from the internet:

''To take what we are offered, we must 1st put down what we were given yesterday
because our hands are only 2 and the present many"

Thats all for now! Take care and God Bless! :)
Caleb at 9:52 PM

Just now was trying to publish a entry but was unsuccessful. Think God doesn't want me to publish all this. Please pray for me. Feeling rather tired and exhausted. tied down by issues which I wish I have nothing to do with. Pray for me that God will grant me peace and quietness in my heart. Thks
Caleb at 9:26 PM

Took the IPPT test today. Did quite well for the static station except for, as usual, SBJ. Manage to get furthest, 221cm. Was a bit upset seriously, but decided to move on to the running to see if i could run below 9:44. In the end, after much struggle (almost drop dead), manage to get 10:14 for my running. A bit disappointed but yet at the sam time glad, cos my timing has improved by 20 seconds as compared to the previous test. I must really give God the credits for the result achieved during the test. As I didn't really do much training for the test and yesterday just went to run for 10km, which resulted in tiredness for my body. Will continue to train for my last attempt at the end of next month before I go back Home.

Had been reading on the book entitled, 'these were not be left behind'. It talks about how people of all kinds are touched by the left behind series. Its makes me wonder so how great is the series that it make such a huge impact on these peoples' life. Few years ago, I've watched the dvd on the first book, 'left behind' but just thought that its another illustration of what will happen during the end of time. Now I'm really quited interested in the series. Have been search online to see where i could purchase it. Thus, if any of you kind souls out there know where to purchase the series, please let me know ba :)

Also, one of my camp mate, randolph recently told me that he has accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and savior. I felt really glad for him, cos he has been attending church service with us here regularly. Please keep him in your prayers, pray that the Lord will strengthen his faith in Him as he continue to grow in Him. My platoon mate, Jun Nian also told me that he has decided to accept the Lord as his personal savior. However, when I asked him if he has said the sinners prayer, he say no. when i ask him if i could lead him in the prayer, he say some other time may be. Please prayed for him that he will be ready to pray the sinners prayer.

By the way, received a call from my sis to inform me that I've been accepted into SIM. will be starting the school term in end June. Have to pay a sum of 5k plus for the first semester and the bridging course. Now trying to get the money for the school fee. Will be taking up Study Loan from Bank to fund my studies. Please pray for me that I will not worried so much and God will provide me the amount needed in His own timing and manner.

Will be going back on the 1st week of May. Haven't really confirm the exact date but my replacement will be coming at the end of april. Finally, flying back home at last after staying outside for so long. Don't know how to cope with the change of environment again, hopefully will be able to adapt well. Brothers and Sisters, please continue to pray for me that I will uphold God's teaching in whatever I do and say. Thanks a million!! I want to end this entry with the follow lyrics:

God hath not promised skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through.
God hath not promised sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.

But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labour, light for the way;
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing kindness, undying love.

God hath not promised we shall not know
Toils and temptation, trouble and woe.
He hath not told us we shall not bear
Many a burden, many a care.

God hath not promised smooth roads and wide,
Swift and easy travel, needing no guide;
Never a mountain, rocky and steep,
Never a river turbid and deep.

Words: Annie J Flint, 1919

God is always with us ! Amen!
Caleb at 7:57 PM

Its been one week plus since I last update. All is well here. Just came back from outfield training, my last outfield before I end my tour here. On my way back, as I watch the scenery that I by pass, I can't help but felt the sadness in my heart. As I know it will be my last time stepping onto the training ground here. Thank God for all the pleasant and unpleasant memories He has granted me for the plast 1 yr plus. After the outfield, reach camp while its raining heavily. Had a small accident, ws climbing down from the tonner when suddenly I slipped and fall from the tonner. Thank God, Just some minor cuts on my hand and my butt. Now the cut on my butt still hurt sia...

The next day, went for the Easter Sunday Service at St Andrew's Church. Enjoyed the service a lot, especially the sermon preached by Bro. Derrick Jacobs from Singapore. He Spoke about his own testimony and how God has change him. God also spoke to me thru his testimony, I've been living in a life that is not glorifying God. I thank God that He gave me a second chance to reconcile with Him. I know that I'm not perfect, but I really pray that I may have the discipline to obey and put God's word into practice.

Yesterday, was using the net, saw En xin add me in the face book so thru that I added her into my Msn Contact. Its really good to speak to some one that is from the same church. Thank God for providing me with another sister to chat with in the net. Alright, Battery is running low again.. got to stop now. Please continue to pray for me, that I will live a life that will honor God. Take Care Folks and God Bless! :)
Caleb at 7:46 PM

feeling quite angry right now. just now caught the laundry bandit red handed. taking out my clothes when the timer has not finished. Some more i kanna before yesterday with my clothes not dry then kanna taken out. so angry sia.. immediately reprimand the culprit, although he say not his but i know he is using the laundry basket pass down from his upper study. So angry sia.... got this kind of selfish ppl living here. some more still cut queue, in future if i caught him again, shall give no chance liao, will activate the whole level to let them know the real culprit!!! Its so frustrated to know that you have been queueing for your turn and it turns out your clothes is taken out when its not even dry yet....

shall not talk about it liao.. anyway, leo today arrived in brunei. Finally sia, got a brother that i know that could come and visit me for a while.. hahaha.. haven't seen him yet but think tomorrow got plenty of time cos i on duty... so got the whole day sia.. hahaha.. will be going for my last out field this month. think after this, will return back to singapore. Dun really know he exact date, but its roughly around end of april ba... please pray for me, that i will have more patience and tolerance towards my fellow colleagues here especially to the 'laundry bandit'..hahahah
Caleb at 8:38 PM

Hi everyone, hasn't been updating my blog for quite some time.. so hows everyone doing, guess should be quite busy right with all the studies and workload. Hope you guys and gals are coping well. Anyway, today took a day off to go jalan jalan with my friends. Rented a car, haven't really thought of where to go, think just drive around the whole area, see what we can do and at the same time practise my driving. Hasn't been driving for quite a while thus a bit rusty liao. Now Slacking in Coffee zone @ Gadong while the rest went to do their stuff. Last few weeks has been a rather hectic time for me. Gone through CNY Open House, taking care of the performers and bringing them up and down to the performance area. Really like the job a lot, though there are some problem encountered through out the whole event, but in general it is still a success I guess.

The rest of the time after the event is spend on servicing and maintaining the vehicle. Thank God, after about 1 week plus, we finally managed to finish all the servicing. Now its the period of BLL.. hahahaha.... Alot of the permanent staff is going to leave here for the next two weeks ,all came later than me but go off earlier than me.. haizzz.... its abit sad to see them leave... but I'm leaving too!!! hhaaha in 1 month's time I will be walking on Singapore soil... hahaahaha Now waiting for my last outfield before I say good bye to Brunei which has provided me with lotsa meaningful memories.... well lets talk about some other things ba

Haven been busying applying for universities placing. Currently, I've applied for NTU and SIM. Now I'm thinking of how to get a study loan. don't really know the requirements and details. if you all got any advice on taking up a study loan, I will be glad to hear from you all. I just pray that I could get into a course that I really like. Now still pondering whether to take up the bridging course for SIM. Cos it falls on june which is during Church Camp period. Some more the course is 300 plus and I'm eligible to take up two course to get further exemption for the degree. I'm still thinkng of it right now. Please pray for me that I will make up a decision that will honor God. Think thats all for now, will update more some other time. You all take care and God Bless!!! :)
Caleb at 10:25 AM

Today went to Church early in the morning, but almost miss the transport cos Chief though I not going and there is a bit of communication break down. Anyway, today's sermon is good. Touch on Matthew 5:13 on being the salt and light of the world. Really enjoy it alot, think God is trying to remind me again on continuing to shine for Him no matter where I go. I've still got a lot of bad habit that is needed to change so that I can Shine better for God, please pray for me that what ever I speak or do will give God glory and honor. Also, the worship is good today too, quite a few catchy songs, think will find the chords and lyrics so that when go back can use it for worship to liven up our worship session.

After service, went to pork market to have our lunch. Ate their kway chap. not too bad, quite a lot of ingredient, and plus a glass of their teh-see special, its will be a complete marvelous taste.. .hahahaah... Had come across alot of good food in brunei, think can be consider a half bruneian here and may be like what yvonne say, can also get a bruneian wife here hahahahaah.... After that went to the barber that is near the camp for a haircut. went back to camp, rest a while then change into pt kit to go for training on running and also SBJ. My target is to get Gold before I left here. Thus, my fellow brothers/sisters and friends, do pray for me okay? :) Thats all for now. Will be busy the next week for CNY open house, so may not be able to update that frequent. pray for smooth running of the whole program ba... and HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!! GONG XI FA CAI!!!!
Caleb at 10:39 PM

Hey there, back to update again cos nothing to do now. Went to Shabandar last friday, was appointed to be the front man together with Brandon. A bit sian cos its the third time that I climbed the hill. Thank God that the weather is good on that day, sunny but windy day. Arrived there at 3 plus. We start to climb after some photo taking session at the foothill. This time we took about 1 hour 15 mins to complete the whole trail, its a bit longer as compared to the previous two times. However, whats most tiring is the long wait for the rest of the people to complete the trail. Waited for nearly an hour before all of the rest reach the end point. Headed back to camp after the climb. By the time we reach camp, it already 6 plus. Immediately went to have a quick wash up cos now there is a shortage of water in our area, the whole camp is having water rationing.

After that, went to Wywy restuarant for dinner with Benji. Most of the HOBs went, including DY Comd. We ordered the set meal for 6 persons. Its really worth the money, cos the food is a lot and the fried rice is rather good. the whole set is only 48 dollars, and some more in the end, DY Comd foot the bill without us knowing...... hahhahaa save 1 meal sia.. hahaah. After that borrowed AO's car to go to Mata Mata's Metadore cafe to chill out. The place is really cosy, too bad dun hae camera with me if not will definitely post it on the net for you all to take a look. After that went back to camp to rest.

On saturday, went to have our lunch @ Tian Xin restuarant, Gadong. They served very good claypot rice, and not to forget their 3 sour ping, which is my favorite drink right now. After the meal, went to the mall to watch Rambo 4. Its really so-so la... cos the shooting scene is really very fake.. really pity slyvestre stallone,so old already still need to come out to film, and somemore all the main role like director, producer, script writer all is by him. Must really salute him sia hahahaah...... Went to kiulap after that for massage, really felt relieve from the aching all that. After the session, went to meet Chief clerk and then head down to mata mata's Mamik cafe for drinks and satay, $went back after that.

Today, woke up early in the morning to attend the 7.45am service so that we can make it in time to send Benji off @ the airport. After the service, went to lucky restuarant for dim sum. Really enjoyed the meal, think will bring the rest to the place the next time. head to airport after that, bid goodbye to Benji. I've seen many of those who come later than me but go back before me liao.... haiz... think another few more and it will be my turn to go liao... anyway,went off to camp to shower then go kiulap to find lian sheng and wei rui. Found a good place, where we can surf and the food is also very nice. Think will go there more often.

think thats about all. Will be going for outfield next week so will not be contactable. anything just send a mail to my mail box or wait till i come back lor.. hahaha.. thats it for now, do pray for safety thru out the outfield and will keep you all in my prayers. Btw, all the best to you Cherie, bon voyage!!!

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Caleb at 3:29 PM

back to blog again. Now as usual, in coffeezone @ kiulap. Took the IPPT last thursday, not good, struggle in chin up when I pull my no 12 counts, then SBJ could only get 216cm and some more my 2.4km timing also slow down, only get 10:38, which is 40 seconds slower than my previous timing. Now trying very hard to train back my stamina, hopefully I will be able to get Gold before I end my tour here. Oh ya, by the way, I've been promoted again!!!! this time is from CPL to CFC. Rather happy about it, cos this is a new rank, and not many ppl have it so quite proud, though the rank looks a bit ugly.. hahaah.... got a slight increament in the allowance too which is a good thing :)

Almost done with the Chinese New Year open house Decor. Now left with some final touch up here and there. Hopefully everything will goes well on the actual day. This time is my 2nd CNY in Brunei. Gonna miss the reunion dinner with my family and relatives again. Think will make it up to my family next year ba. Oh ya, today i went to the gym!! Its been !@#@$3342112 months since I last step into the gym. Joined Joshua and ADC in training Tri-ceps. Now my Tri-ceps is really aching, can't even wear my shirts properly. Need to slowly put it on. Though its tiring, I think its worth the effort. Hopefully I will be able to lose a couple of kilos ... hahaha....

By the way, will be climbing shabandar again... haiz... this is my third time liao... hopeful the weather will be cooling... thats it for now. Will update more next week or after CNY. Take care and God Bless!! :)
Caleb at 8:49 PM

Now sitting in Coffee Zone Cafe @ Kiulap. Today is the 1st time I book out after being away from here for nearly 3 weeks.... Felt like going out to catch some fresh air, so decided to go to Kiulap where it is less crowded. Went to have my dinner @ Jenny Beef Noodles, had sze chuan spicy beef noodles. Didn't really enjoy the meal as the soup is so oily that I can see a thick layer of chilli oil on the surface. Didn't drink the soup, just eat the noodles and the beef. After meal, head to Hua Ho to help Sgt Jack hunt for spray can but the color is out of stock. Head to Q-lap mall to see if I can get some drama series to help me kill the time but didn't see any that I like.

Walk out of the mall and cross the road to Bakerlyn. Thank God that there is still some orange sponge cake and vanilla donut which I like a lot, available for purchase. Bought the donuts and sponge cake, then head down to Chong Hock, again to find Dvds. In the end, bought 2 dvds but not from the shop but from the shop opposite. Head down to Ayam-ku to help ADC buy his half-spring chicken meal. After that, head down to here to settle down and have a cup of vanilla latte.

Don't know why, even since I came back from Singapore, I've become rather restless even my friend say I've become more quiet and look more fragile.Think I'm tired of staying away from home for so long and its time for me to head back home. Plus, may be the death of my grandma has help me realised how much time I've wasted for the past few years. How I've neglected my family: my mum who I loved alot, my sis who I really dotes on and not to forget my father and my elder brother. Think when I get back to Singapore, I really need to spend some quality time with my family members and also, my friends especially Jonathan and Click.

Please pray for me, that I may be able to spend the rest of my time in Brunei (approx. 3 more months) well. Will be taking IPPT tomorrow, hopefully will be able to maintain my timing. Aiming at below 10:15. Also, pray that I will be able to recover from the sadness that still occupying my heart, I really need to recover from it though I know it will take a while. Thats it for now. Will update more some other time. Will keep you all in my prayers, God Bless!!
Caleb at 9:37 PM

Flew back from Singapore yesterday, finished with the funeral of my grandma. Felt really tired and sad right now. In my heart, I can’t seem to let her go even though she has left us. I really hope that I could turn back the time, back to the time when I’m just a small kid where she will always be there to take care of me. Even though, as we grow up, we become busy with our life and tends to visit her lesser, she always will ask about how we are doing. When we visit her, she will always be very glad, and will chat with us about our recent life.

I really miss her a lot. I know it’s a relief for her as she has been going through pains due to cancer and lung infection. I just can’t bear the fact that she is gone. I think this pain will stay with us for quite a while, I don’t really know how to cope with it but I will try to.

I would like to dedicate this entry to my beloved grandma. I just want to tell her, “Thank you Ah ma for all the care and love you have for us for the past many years. I know we haven’t been doing our duty well as your grandchildren. I hope that you will be happy in whatever place you are in now. We will take good care of ourselves and stay united as one family just like what you have told us to. We will really miss you…”
Caleb at 6:51 PM

Hi there, its my first entry from Brunei after the long break in Singapore. Can say that I'm really happy to see everyone doing well in the different phase of their life. Though didn't really manage to click on to their topic at times, but I'm still glad to have them to accompany me to places to eat, watch movie and sitting at the cafe to slack. I really wanna thank God for granting me a group of friends who is always there for me, going through all the ups and downs of my life with me. A big thanks to all my brothers and sisters in Christ and also my friends too!!

Now talking about my life in brunei. For the past few days, have been receiving feedbacks/updates from my fellow aries members regarding the issues of the club. Its really difficult to manage the club sia. Now then I understand how Jun Yue and Halim feelings when they are O I/Cs. Thank God, my RQ is quite a work efficient person so can talk to him not like the previous RQ. Started to prepare for the upcoming CNY open house. Been quite smooth sailing so far, hopefully we will be able to make it a successful one.

Left with 3 more months before I leave this place which have provided me with lots of good and bad memories. Again, the question of what to do after ORD pops up in my mind. I really need to give it a serious thought. Left with like 5 months before I ORD, please pray for me that with God's help, I will be able to make a decision that will please Him most. Thats it for now, Alex is leaving tonight, may be sending him off, later on will be gonig out with Jun Nian to celebrate his birthday. Got to go now will update more the next time . God Bless!! Will continue to pray for you all!! :)
Caleb at 11:19 AM

Tonight, I will be taking evening Flight to fly back to Brunei. Feeling quite sad right now, cos thats marks the end of my 2 week (actually its 13 days only) break from my work. Haven't really pack my luggage yet.... No mood sia... later may be will go down to the hospital to visit my grandma before I go back. Time really flies, now I'm left with 5 more months before I ORD. Now need to think about what to do next when I come out of the Army. Study or Work or Both?? Not really sure about it, think will have to come up with a decision asap so that when i come out , i will not be so lost. Dunno what to write ler.. will stop here.
Caleb at 10:13 AM