Pacifier :)

Okay, I admit I'm a lousy updater. THERE. I said it. [Satisfied, KP Chen? :P]

I've hardly been able to find the time to think about what to write, let alone write it! Blame it on lack of sleep la, if you want. The World Cup is really taking it's toll! Haha.. But I ain't complaining. This is one of the most fun times in 4 years!

There's a week-long Treasure Hunt going on in school right now, and we 6th Formers are planning it. Or rather, the Lower 6-ers are planning the preliminary rounds, and the Upper 6 is doing the final. Thus far it's been a fun sort of headache. And good exercise too!

WC updates - ENGLAND IS IN THE QUARTER FINALS!

That's all there is to know, baby :D

I'll end with by sharing the lyrics of a song by Christian pop group Avalon - I love the lyrics to this song coz they're just so TRUE! I wish I knew how to put up MP3s or whatever.. This song is beautiful! Bye people..

Everything To Me

I grew up in Sunday School
I memorized the golden rule
And how Jesus came
To set the sinner free
I know the story inside out
I could tell you all about
The path that led Him up
To Calvary

But ask me why He loves me
And I don't know what to say
But I'll never be the same because
He changed my life when He became

Everything to me
He's more than a story
More than words on a page
Of history
He's the air that I breathe
The water I thirst for
And the ground beneath my feet
He's everything
Everything to me

We're living in uncertain times
And more and more I find
That I'm aware of just
How fragile life can be
I wanna tell the world I've found
A love that turned my life around
They need to know
That they can taste and see

So everyday I'm praying
Just to give my heart away
I wanna live for Jesus
So that someone else might see
That He is

Everything to me
He's more than a story
More than words on a page
Of history
He's the air that I breathe
The water I thirst for
And the ground beneath my feet
He's everything

And looking back over my life at the end
I'm gonna meet You
Saying You've been

You're everything to me
You're more than a story
More than words on a page
Of history
You're the air that I breathe
The water I thirst for
And the ground beneath my feet
You're everything
Lord, You're everything to me

WORLD CUP FEVER!

THE WORLD CUP HAS BEGUN!

Up in arms, all ye England fans! Let's dream of a 40-year coming, much deserved (lol) VICTORY!

WooohOoooOoo! One whole month of action, baby! Oooh bliss!

Tonight, England vs Paraguay..

WATCH IT!

God Save The Queen!
Signing off - Gary Neville (as of the year 1997).

Under, Er.. Construction :)

Hey people! Got some problems with the template, so everything's missing for awhile.. Will try and rectify it ASAP though :)

Thanks for all your help, Pat and Jono!!!!

Mwa mwa all!

Elaine

Two Sides Of A Coin :)

You know how they say that the best things in life are unexpected? That's true, but also disastrously untrue.

Let's look at the same quote in the 2 different contexts based on life experiences. (My life la, of course!)

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True
David and I were coerced into going for a youth retreat in Johor last week. I can tell you now that my reaction was "WHAT THE HELL FOR?!" I've been for gazillions of youth retreats and they're all the same - shallow, a bit fun, and VERY superficial.

Boy, was I wrong.

I went in expecting to be mildy entertained, and what I got was a slam bang "WAKE UP ELAINE!!" call. I think it shocked me into paying attention. Which is a good thing, because my life has pretty much been derailed for a long while now. And I finally got the shake to get me back on track.

Oh, and the youth there were definitely not what I was expecting. I'm so used to the clique-ishness of the KL crowd that it was a VERY refreshing surprise to note that the Johor youth welcomed Dave and me into their crowd without so much as a blink.

That = good unexpectedness.

False
I have an old friend. Who thus far has been nothing more than an old friend. Who was never particularly attractive either. But when I met said old friend again recently, my heart just went BOOM! Talk about an unpleasant shock.

And I think I know why - I've seen just how much more mature he is now, and how strong he is, and I can't deny that he's become so much more appealing than I ever remember him being. Which would be entirely ridiculous if I hadn't been so aware of WHY I've started becoming attracted to him - something that has NEVER happened to me before.

Those who know me know that I usually have NO clue why I like the guys that I do. This time, I know exactly why, and the reason is so solid that it terrifies me no end. Okay, I wouldn't classify him as good-looking, but he actually has substance this time.

Best part is, I have to force myself to act normal in front of him. I hate that. And I think he noticed something was wrong. I'm hoping not, though. It'd be soooo awkward! Sigh.

And, that folks, is the bad side of the unexpected.

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So you see? That's why all quotes shouldn't be taken at face value. The prosecution rests.

Court dismissed! Goodnight!