Am/PM

I really don't know what to do, but it always seems like I've got the most energy at night when its time for me to be sleeping!! And when I have to wake up early in the morning, I'm pretty much a walking zombie. But that's when work meetings take place! Acks!

Ps Philip talked about "energy management" today during staff devotion- essentially how we should identify our best energy periods of the day, and give that time to the most important things. Ok...so let's do that for me yeah? I was up at 7am to get ready for staff devotion at 9am. All morning, I was basically feeling super sleepy and tired. But at 8pm, I had band rehearsal. Once the music started, I was like the energizer bunny. And even now at 1am, I find it hard to shut down. How like dat?? Sigh.

Happy Thoughts!!

[Photo Credit: Liew Tong Leng]

I had a rather vexing off day. Was running personal errands when I almost blew my top at the failure of technology and the appalling service standards in S'pore. (I'm not gonna spoil your day by describing what happened exactly.)Yeah, I'm not the most patient person around...but seriously, I don't wanna get upset over dumb things like these.

And so I tried to fill my head with happy thoughts! Like how God blessed Wonderboy (Sam Yuan) with a beautiful rainbow when he asked God for one. And how Joel is probably coming down on 27th July for a Hillsong United concert. And then I was reminded of this silly conversation that took place with Rox last week. haha!

Rox: We're quite similar...both funny, cute, child-like.
Mich: And hot! You forgot HOT!
Rox: Yes yes we are Joel-Houston hot!
Mich: His hotness is off the charts.
Rox: Yay Jesus rocks for making Joel Houston hot!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mich: Eh...you cell leader leh. How can say this kind of thing?

By the way, isn't that a beautiful pic at the top? It was taken by my photographer cell member Tong Leng! Reminds me to heart the world despite how frustrating life gets at times! :)

To-Do-List

1) Figure out harmonies + vocal stylings for "Overcome" in A, then in G
2) Learn how to play "Overcome" on keys, which is in tricksy 6/8
3) Record "Overcome" on Garageband with soprano, alto and tenor parts for the choir
4) Learn how to conduct "Overcome," which is in tricksy 6/8
5) Observe self in mirror or some reflective surface while I practise conducting "Overcome" (yes, retarded but neccessary)
6) Memorise lyrics for "Overcome"
7) Move on to other 3 sets + practise Eunice's wedding item song
8) Paint nails (maybe)
9) Watch Bones (must!)
10) Convince 17 year old cousin that Bourbon Coke should not be a daily after-school beverage.

As Surely As The Sun Rises...

"Let us acknowledge the LORD;
let us press on to acknowledge him.
As surely as the sun rises, he will appear;
he will come to us like the winter rains,
like the spring rains that water the earth."

- Hosea 6:3

The Amplified bible breaks down "acknowledge" as such, "to recognize, be acquainted with, and understand," also "to appreciate, give heed to, and cherish Him."

This is such a beautiful verse....singing "You'll Come," which is based on Hosea 6:3, just gives me the chills. Truly, let us press on to know the Lord in a deeper manner. Let us press on to wait upon Him to come to us. Let us press on in believing that He will come through for us!

Crash

“It’s the sense of touch. In any real city, you walk, you know? You brush past people, people bump into you. In L.A., nobody touches you. We’re always behind this metal and glass. I think we miss that touch so much, that we crash into each other, just so we can feel something.”
- Opening scene of Crash

When I read this quote, something just clicked inside of me. That feeling you get when someone articulates that nagging feeling you've been experiencing for the longest time. In the midst of our hectic, urban lifestyles...have we forgotten to carve out space for each other? What's this barrier that we've formed that prevents us from seeing and being seen? And all this time, the soul just burns to be known.

The Interview

Ricky says this is my "reporter" shot. haha!

The crew getting ready on Fri morning

Thomas, the guy in command

Cass, our super producer, and Amelia, our new intern

Lights, Camera, Action!

It was a very interesting weekend as we zipped through a wild ride of a video shoot. Grace Chapel in Riverlife was transformed into a film studio for the day. We started bright and early at 9am (8.30am for costume change), and filmed till almost 5pm. It was quite an experience watching my video script being fleshed out before my eyes. :)

The sign that we pasted on the door, but curious members of the tech crew still strolled in for some laughs.

Ivan getting his costume on...

Me trying to pin on Arun's wig without giving the guy a brain haemorrhage.

Ricky getting into character

Hmm...I'm not really sure what Ivan is trying to say to Bill.

Our 4 actors in a group shot. And yes, apparently that's what they wore in biblical times.

Arun's our new spokeman for Brylcream. That's Amelia, his 'hair stylist' who had the pleasure of slapping on loads of Brylcream on his hair.

From this particular shot...we learnt that it is VERY hard to laugh silently when the cameras are rolling, and you're trying not to affect the actor. Thomas, the director, could hide his convulsions behind a huge screen, but the rest of us had to either turn away, or hide under the table. You end up with very sore abs after that.

"That Restless Whispering"

Happy belated St Patrick's Day folks! :) One day, I shall visit Ireland for myself.

"Windharp" by John Montague

The sounds of Ireland,
that restless whispering
you never get away
from, seeping out of
low bushes and grass,
heatherbells and fern,
wrinkling bog pools,
scraping tree branches,
light hunting cloud,
sound hounding sight,
a hand ceaselessly
combing and stroking
the landscape, till
the valley gleams
like the pile upon
a mountain pony’s coat.

Not Again...

Everyone is cooking spinach soup/ stir-fried spinach for me. I love veggies but this is getting quite sian liao. Sigh.

The Mosaic Buzz

Dawnie 'playing the keys' at the Mosaic festival

Last nite, Cheryl, Dawnie, Ricky & I headed to the Esplanade to catch Mike Stern & The Yellow Jackets in concert. We managed to soak up of the Mosaic buzz before the show. I love these music festivals! :)

Cheryl and I checking out the souvenir booth, where we eventually bought some funky Mosaic lanyards. This is the first photo that got Ricky into a bit of a scuffle with security.

Nigel is convinced I was looking at some J.H poster. haha!

Ricky was at the side and back of the booth snapping pics when he was approached by a security guard, who was convinced he was some stalker preying on the ladies. haha!

We had to convince the security guard that Ricky was actually our fren after we made our purchase. Gosh, that was funny!!

I love the blurry, artistic shots

Having some pre-show drinks