Joanna

Chad, Aly & D !

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:32:58 GMT

Chaddy ! It has been so damn long since we last talked. Hopefully things there are going on awesome for you, cos it has been going on awesome here for me ! :D I've been moving on well and school has been all right ! (: Have I told you that I hate you for going to Spain TWICE without me and for not bringing back any hot spanish guys for me. In any case, please have fun there in London ! Counting down the number of days to 15th Aug !

LOVE YOU, BABY !

To Aly, the JEALOUS QUEEN ! I love this picture, so no matter how much you complain about anything, I'm not gonna change it ! PLEASE stop being such a fickle minded crazy woman and study hard while being quarantined ! HAHA. PLEASE stop being jealous just cos I don't blog about you. You know you're my BFF and will always be ! DO know that you're being loved very much by ME ! :D I'll pop by your house to surprise you, ROCKY and TYLER soooon. :D

To D,

please don't be sad anymore ! You're gonna shine awesome-ish the next time you take it ! Pls cheerrr up ! <3 youu !

-edited.

I shouldn't be doing this right now.

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:30:43 GMT

I should seriously start getting ready for church, cos it starts at 10 and I need time to travel. Shucks.

I've been spending a lot of time with my new RP classmate, and Friday was awesome (: Will upload the pictures once I've decided to save them all from Suet's FB A/C.

TO my IJ friends out there, I MISS YOU ALLLL. CAN WE GO OUT SOON PLEASE ! (: Especially you, ALY BELLY !

Increase in Faith

Sun, 03 May 2009 12:32:40 GMT

JESUS AT YOUR NAME WE BOW THE KNEES
JESUS AT YOUR NAME WE BOW THE KNEES
JESUS AT YOUR NAME WE BOW THE KNEES
AND ACKNOWLEDGE YOU AS KING

YOU ARE THE CHRIST
YOU ARE THE KING
THROUGH YOUR SPIRIT IN OUR LIVES
WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE
(REPEAT)

In times like this, I often forget who Jesus is.
I draw away, I give up and I waste a lot more time building myself up.

The song above (Jesus at Your Name We Bow the Knees) reminds me of the days where I was so faithful, the presence of God was so strong in my life, problems were like mustard seeds to me.

Like Pauline said yesterday, when your relationship with God is close, problems seem so small, yet when you begin to draw away, or have "bad times" with God, even the smallest problem can break you down.

Now that I have built myself up after umpteen times of falling, I don't wish to waste any more of my time not serving Him.
I know and am assured of who saved me, who gives me victory and who my Lord is

It's through the Spirit, and through His word, I'm able to be encouraged to move on.

All I gotta do now is have Faith and Stretch Out like the Woman With the Issue of Blood.
It was because she reached out through the crowd to Jesus, she had faith, thus having a touch from Heaven and she had been made whole.

Like "Mark", he forgave the one who condemned him and he gave an offering from his heart. He was made whole, healed from leprosy.

I wanna be able to have that faith to stretch out to God.
Give me Jesus, to stretch my capacity, to increase my faith, to let me forgive more.

LIKE THE WOMAN WITH THE ISSUE OF BLOOD
WE PRESS IN, WE PRESS IN
LIKE THE BLIND MAN WAITING PATIENTLY
WE PRESS IN THROUGH THE CROWD

THEN SUDDENLY
A TOUCH FROM HEAVEN
JESUS CAME AND RESCUE ME
THEN SUDDENLY
A TOUCH FROM HEAVEN
JESUS CAME AND SET ME FREE

Pictures from : http://www.myprayercircle.org/

Out of the World

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:52:20 GMT

I realise that since school started, I've been out of the world.
I've been so cooped up with work, driving and church, I hardly have time to care about what's going on outside.

Finally I got my break, I settled down to observe things around me, I realise that I'm really really out of the world.
I've gotten out of the lives of the friends who truly love and care about me.

To all YOU out there,
I still love you all, and I miss you all ! (:

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:02:02 GMT

I realise I haven't really been myself since school started.
Must try to find myself back, bring myself back on path.

Draw Me, O Draw Me Away
Messiah Today
To Your Presence To Stay
Oh Jesus Now Change Me
And Mould Me
That I Can Be
Ever More True To Thee

Fear

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:56:36 GMT

Fear is an emotional response to threats and danger

Fear of losing someone close has caused my sleep this whole night.
I've never ever lost my sleep over anything and this is the first time I'm so fearful.

They say, "he's old, if something really happens, you gotta be ready"
I'm not ready, and I'm scared.

I've tasted the love that a grandparent can give to his grandchild, I don't want to lose it yet.
I've yet to taste the love a grandchild has for her grandparent. I don't want to let go yet.

I am afraid that one day, I can't motivate myself to move on like I used to.
I thank God for friends like Sarah and Jun, who stood beside me and encouraged me throughout the whole night.

I went to bed being fearful that I'd lose him and a SMS came in.
Thong Jun Xiang : "Your granddad will be fine. The Lord is the Lord of your hse and His protection is upon your granddad too. The doctors said he'll be fine too rem?"

God, I just pray that he'll be out of the hospital and be back home soon. Thank You.

Imy

Surprised

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:41:28 GMT

This is surprising quite accurate. It was just for fun though, found the quiz at Char's blog.
Link, click HERE

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You like serious, smart and determined people. You don't judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren't necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people's eyes.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.

The seriousness of your love:

You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with?

Your views on education

Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.

The right job for you:

You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success:

You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.

What are you most afraid of:

You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.

Who is your true self:

You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.

Old

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:05:16 GMT

I was looking through some past photos and boy, it has brought a lot of memories back. :D

My BFF and I shopping for her prom dress

Our First Photo

The Last Emerge in Expo

Our Last Assembly in IJ

Our last day of school

Sighh, I miss everyone now. ):

Wheeee

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:09:45 GMT

Wheeeee, my plan of wanting to blog after BS in Riverwalk with my awesome phone, E65 failed because I walked to the busstop with a few friends. *Shut up, Jun.. I'm not a bimbo*

Anyway, BS was awesome.. Can't wait for next week ! :D

I AM NOT A BIMBO ! BAHHH

EXCITED

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:29:03 GMT

Yay,i'm like blogging using my awesome-st phone in Riverwalk. Everyone's like showing off their qwerty keypad phone while i'm still using the original E65,and i'm proud of it! :) haha,i'm so so so bored,I wish BS starts now. :)

oh ya,i found a new way home! Though it's much longer,but at least i get to sit in the bus and slack till i reach home. :) yay-ness.

gosh,i sound like a bimbo now. Wheeee. Maybe i'll go get LJS for dinner before i head home. :) haha,

):

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:22:01 GMT

Human Trafficking. 27 million people have been kidnapped and forced into slavery.

HELP STOP IT. ):

Why treat others the way you don't want to be treated?
Humans - so weird and scary.

Cutest Dog

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:02:23 GMT

Hahahah from America's Greatest Dogs. Tillman's the cutest !

Missed

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:43:12 GMT

I was listening to a certain song and I heard a Snare Drum Solo..

I miss playing and hearing the sound of the Percussion instruments. ):

Boredness

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:21:04 GMT

RULES :

1. Put your iTunes/Napster/Zune Player/WinAmp/etc on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME &ARTIST DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 10 or more friends who might enjoy doing this as well as the person you got it from.

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Don't Matter - Akon

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
The Rising - CHC

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Change - KT Tunstall

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Great Is Our God - CCC

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Vampires will Never Hurt You - My Chemical Romance

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Because You Loved Me - Celin Dion

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Makes Me Wanna Pray - Christina Aguilera

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
I've Just Seen a Face - The Beatles

WHAT IS 2+2?
It Had Better Be Tonight - Michael Buble

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Matchbox - The Beatles

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Let Love Lead The Way - Spice Girls

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Dance Hall Drug - Boys Like Girls

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Wherever You Will Go - The Calling

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Goodnight Goodnight - Maroon 5

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Only A Northern Song - The Beatles

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
The Takeover, The Brek's Over - Fall Out Boys

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
The Best Damn Thing - Avril Lavigne (WHAT ON EARTHHH???)

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Me and Mrs Jones - Michael Buble

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Keep Holding On - Avril Lavigne

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Things We Said Today - The Beatles

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
How to Save a Life - The Fray

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Hakuna Matata

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Little Of Your Time - Maroon 5

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Thank You - Christina Aguilera

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Relax, Take It Easy - Mika

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
The Girl from Ipanema - Frank Sinatra

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Somewhere My Love - Frank Sinatra

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
You Don't Know Me - Michael Buble

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Headlines - Spice Girls

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
No Hay Igual - Nelly Furtado

Tagged

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:01:45 GMT

Darn Namira for tagging me on facebook ! Hahah. Since I'm bored, I shall do it. (:

Here are the rules. Copy to your own note, erase my answers, enter yours, and tag ten people. Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real...nothing made up! If the person before you had the same first initial, you must use different answers. You cannot use any word twice and you can't use your name for the boy/girl name question.

1. What is your name : Joanna

2.A four Letter Word : Joke

3.A boy's Name : Joseph

4. A girl's Name : Jasmine

5. An occupation : Judge

6. A color : Jade

7. Something you'll wear : Jeans

8. A food : Jelly

10. Something found in the bathroom: Jacuzzi

11. A place : Japan

12. A reason for being late : Jogging (HAHA)

13. Something you'd shout : JELLYBEAN

14. A movie title : Ju-on

15. Something you drink : Juice

16. A musical group : Jam & Spoon

17. An animal : Joey

18. A street name : Jurong West Street 91

19. A type of car : Jaguar

20. The title of a song : Just So You Know

Ten People I'd tag : Sheng Peng, Alyssa, Deborah, Sarah Teo, Sadiq, Mary-anne, Liangwei, Cheuk, Evangeline Pay, Michelle Pay

I Crave

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:15:38 GMT

Dearly Missed

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:10:28 GMT

We weren't excatly the best of friends, but she'll definitely be missed.

Dear Jac,

I'm glad that you're finally in peace now and you're able enjoy all that God has prepared for you. You've definitely made a mark in all our lives. <3

How life can be so unpredictable.

Fear

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:29:12 GMT

FEAR
Web Definition - a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.

Reference : http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fear

D,

our fear is this small but we are this big. We are able to conquer them if we have the courage to face up to it. Please, give your friends and yourself a chance to help you pick yourself up. <3

BFF !

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:08:25 GMT

HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY BFF !

Thanks for pangseh-ing me even when it's your birthday and for runining our plans ! Thanks for being the best friend of my life for the past 11 yearsss ! LOVE YOU PLENTLY ! :D

I WANT !

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:59:08 GMT

Anyone feel generous and wish to bless me? :D

I've recently came across a pair of pretty pretty heels which I want to buy soooooo badly !!!! Just that i'm short of cash and I'm pretty sad about it. ):

LOOOK AT HOW PRETTY IT IS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT COST S$189.. I WANT I WANT I WANT !!!

Santa, I hope you're still doing your rounds for Christmas ! :D

How to Forgive?

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:39:26 GMT

How to forgive someone

:D

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:13:44 GMT

UPDATED UPDATED UPDATED !

:D

Good Appreciation

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:47:02 GMT

I just had Appreciation CG and it has provoked me to really thank people who have helped me through 2008.

JESUS !

For all the blessings, mercies you have given me. Though there were many many times where I have broken your heart with all the wrong decisions I have made, you still forgave me and showed me that Your love for me is so strong that You are willing to cover all my sins up. Thanks for Your strength to help me overcome many things and Your faith when I didn't have any left. Without You, I'd probably wouldn't be able to live till 2009 ! THANK YOU JESUS ! YOU"RE THE BESTEST BEST BEST ! I LOVE YOUUUU !

ALYSSA CHLOE TAN

Thanks for 11 years of friendship and thanks so much for always being there everytime I needed to you to be there for me. You've never failed to cheer me up through all the gossips and crap we talk about all the time. You're the best person God has blessed me with and I love you soooooooooooooooooooooooooo freaking much ! <3 you Babe !

Sarah Teo

Thanks for being a sister, a friend and a discipler towards me. Your never ending encouraging words never fail to bring me up when I am down. Your challenges never fail to challenge me and bring me up to another level. Your love so deep for me has never failed to let you look at my good points and forget about the bad. Thanks for always lifting me up and moulding me to be a better person that God wants me to be. No words can express my gratitude towards you and no words can explain how much you mean to me. Just wanna tell you, Thanks for everything and I love you very very very muchh ! <3

SP

Thanks for being a bestfriend towards me. Life in RP wouldn't have been the same without you and I probably wouldn't have people around to crap and do stupid things with me. Thanks for being my listening ear, my shoulder to cry on and my victim for all my stupid plans. No words can express how much I treasure you. Much Love !

Ian Choo

Thanks for all your late night irritating calls and super early wake up calls (though I hardly answer....) Your presence in the CG has never failed to inspire me and make me wanna do more for God. You're truly a great person to be with and I am very proud of how much you have grown over the months. Keep growing and keep maturing ! Love you !

MR. LEONARD TAN

Thanks for being in my life for 2 and a half years, being the best conductor of my life. I have learnt so much more than I could have under you and all those knowledge helped me grow so much in music and inspires me to want to grow even more. Right now as you are in the states, I hope you'll enjoy yourself there and be imparted with the best skills they have to offer you. Hope that you'll be able to come back to help IJ when you return and I will definitely miss you ! I am so glad I went for IJ Band Alumni meeting, and I FINALLY got a picture taken with you ! I love you so much, Sir ! <3<3

REPUBLIC POLY WIND SYMPHONY

Thanks for being the most happening people I have seen in band. Your passion towards music and your passion to want to improve has indeed touched me and motivated me to want to strive more with you guys. Though I had to leave and am pretty sure that this post wouldn't be read, I just want to say THANK YOU very much for teaching me so much. You guys rock ! Love Yall !

RPWS PERCUSSIONISTS

You guys are the BEST percussionists I am honoured to work with for a few months. All your pro-ness has inspired me and provoked me to improve my skills and boy have I improved much when I practice more at home, just to catch up with yall. Thanks for being the most fun people and thanks for being the most loving and irritating people. I love and miss you guysss ! <3

SADIQ

I had to single you out because you made the biggest impact in my 2008 out of all the percussionists and out of RPWS. Thanks for all that you have taught me, your patience when I couldn't play properly, you willingness to slow down just for me to catch up.. All that you have done really touched me deeply and I am really really thankful for them. Having missed those times where we used to disturb each other during every practice, I hope the day that we are supposed to meet up will come soon, cos I MISS YOU A LOTT ! Work hard, but don't tire yourself and let's really meet up sooon. I am gonna boook youu ! I LOVE YOUUUUUUU A LOT ! <3 <3 <3

For Michieeeee Pay

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:15:48 GMT

HELLO FATS ! HOW ARE YOU IN NYC ? EVERYONE AT HOME IS HAVING FUN... LOOK AT DADDY !

AND MUMMY !

and of cos the steamboat we had ! YUMM YUMMMM !!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR FATTY !

MUCH LOVE FROM USSSSS.

26th Dec

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:04:36 GMT

After much complains about my blog being dead, I've finally decided to update it for my precious viewer (Sarah Teo :D)

It has finally come to the end of the year and I must say that this year is the year where I've got the most ups and downs. Life has never been as complicated as what I have been through.

I entered into a new school, made new friends, I made decisions where no one would have ever thought of, I grew, I fell, I picked myself up, I carried on, I gave things up and I found new things.

Like what we said at the end of 2007, "2008 will be the best year yet.." and indeed it has been.
Now, I'm really looking forward to 2009 to see more exciting things line up for me ! I'm ready to take them all, whether good or bad. (:

Anywaaaayy, my dog, Creamy has a slid on his knee. Please pray that my dad will allow him to go for an operation, otherwise he'd have to limp for the rest of his life. )))): Many thanksssss.

2 days till Michiee leaves. ):

Belated Merry Christmas and Advance Happy New Year !

XOXO