And so I'm a year older, looking older and definitely feeling older. Thanks to everyone for being my friend, and if there's one thing I've come to realise, that its not the presents that make a birthday special, but the presence of the people who you love. The best birthday present that I had was the fact that people stuck to me as their friend and family this whole year that has passed, and the memories we've created through that interaction. For that, thank you everybody.
As part of my birthday celebrations we had dimsum buffet lunch at harbourfront centre, which was enjoyable. I've been there with my NS friends before, and it did bring back good memories. Of Sgt Jesse driving us there when he'd just passed not long, of all of us ordering huge portions of food. Well despite that my family aren't as big eaters as them so we sort of ordered a whole lot less than what we would've ordered. =P And we found out that my mom didn't know the meaning of midnight hmm.
I've gone down to matric fair twice over the past week, and it was a rather interesting experience being behind the scenes and operating a booth. It took real courage to approach people to speak to them, and that was what I gained. =) Well, the nav booth was right at the end of the fair, so people were just rushing off. Nevertheless, we managed to speak to quite a large sum of people who were interested. =D But most of all, the navs approach really touched me. What their aim was was not to get more people into the navs, but serve and give support to those who needed it. That was very special to me, it was the thing that drew me to them in the first place. =D
So YE will be back to its normal timeslot, with youth month ended and the outreach events with synthesis coming to an end. I must say that God was there with us for sure, and our bonds of unity have defintiely been strengthened through it. There were a few people who came, and I give thanks for the seed sown in their hearts. Looking forward to more collaborations in future!
And lastly piano stuff... Went for a piano recital with Amos, of one of his piano teacher's church members. It was small, but homely, the kind of concert that I'd like to have with my friends if I can afford it. The piano playing was fluent; some of it lacked virtuosity - the x-factor that differs from pianist to pianist, but it was definitely God centred and heartfelt. Also, Tristesse is coming to an end, with only 6 bars left till a complete mastery of the song. Hooray! Almost to 3 songs by chopin done. Next one will be his Minuet Waltz. =)
One last thing. It just so happened that my QT material ended on my birthday, so now I've gotten some from SKS, the John Stott bible studies for Acts. Shall split the 20 studies into 3 parts each and that'll last for some time. =)
Thank you once again, and till next time, fair thee well. =D
As part of my birthday celebrations we had dimsum buffet lunch at harbourfront centre, which was enjoyable. I've been there with my NS friends before, and it did bring back good memories. Of Sgt Jesse driving us there when he'd just passed not long, of all of us ordering huge portions of food. Well despite that my family aren't as big eaters as them so we sort of ordered a whole lot less than what we would've ordered. =P And we found out that my mom didn't know the meaning of midnight hmm.
I've gone down to matric fair twice over the past week, and it was a rather interesting experience being behind the scenes and operating a booth. It took real courage to approach people to speak to them, and that was what I gained. =) Well, the nav booth was right at the end of the fair, so people were just rushing off. Nevertheless, we managed to speak to quite a large sum of people who were interested. =D But most of all, the navs approach really touched me. What their aim was was not to get more people into the navs, but serve and give support to those who needed it. That was very special to me, it was the thing that drew me to them in the first place. =D
So YE will be back to its normal timeslot, with youth month ended and the outreach events with synthesis coming to an end. I must say that God was there with us for sure, and our bonds of unity have defintiely been strengthened through it. There were a few people who came, and I give thanks for the seed sown in their hearts. Looking forward to more collaborations in future!
And lastly piano stuff... Went for a piano recital with Amos, of one of his piano teacher's church members. It was small, but homely, the kind of concert that I'd like to have with my friends if I can afford it. The piano playing was fluent; some of it lacked virtuosity - the x-factor that differs from pianist to pianist, but it was definitely God centred and heartfelt. Also, Tristesse is coming to an end, with only 6 bars left till a complete mastery of the song. Hooray! Almost to 3 songs by chopin done. Next one will be his Minuet Waltz. =)
One last thing. It just so happened that my QT material ended on my birthday, so now I've gotten some from SKS, the John Stott bible studies for Acts. Shall split the 20 studies into 3 parts each and that'll last for some time. =)
Thank you once again, and till next time, fair thee well. =D
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