Well, the elections are finally over, and Ashley and Max took over as SLs.
P-H-E-W
I guess I really don't want to be SL yet, since I said that.What great relief.Congratulations to everyone who got their new posts,especially Ashley who saved my life.However, though I managed to escape from being an SL, I still couldn't escape Mr Toh's clutches.lol.So I'm under-studying for music committee with Angeline, Joshua, Poh Yi and Alcavie.Hooray!My wish came true!I can actually continue to be a normal memberof Tenor.Moreover, I'll be learning under the direction of Mr Toh.Great!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tired...
Hey, I'm back. It's been a very busy, quick, and energy-sapping 25 days. Just when the opportunity came for me to rest during the June holidays, BANG, I collided with holiday homework and choir practices and what not.
Four books to read, one composition, preparation for the choir concert on 30th June, I wonder if this is beyond me. But since everyone else would be experiencing the same thing, perhaps even more, I suppose I can pull through and survive the massacre. Well, this few days has not exactly been that bad, since I managed to catch the Red Rain Concert with Carmen and Peggy at HOGC, and Chawit too, managed to check HOGC out.
Yea, so on the whole, this few days weren't as bad as I thought it would be. And considering that my parents object me going to HOGC, I am rather thankful for the opportunity to go there. I don't know how many more times I can get to go again.zzz.
Well, there's choir tomorrow and I'm supposed to prepare a three minute speech on why I'm running for the position of Tenor section leader because someone apparently nominated me. Seriously speaking, I'm not really keen on becoming an SL. If given the chance, I would definitely choose to learn under the SLs and be a normal choir member. I don't think I have the courage or capabilities to lead Tenor. I'd rather just be a member of †enor and do my best.
Honestly,the interview with the committee members was ok, up to the point where they asked the question.
"Pin Hao, do you want to be SL?"
I pondered for a while, thinking whether I should tell the truth or not. I was never really a good liar, so in the end I said no. To some people, this decision might seem weird. Why would anyone run for a position run that they didn't want? But I was forced, in a way, so I ran for SL. It's like, A mother hitting her child though she didn't want to. She had no choice. I don't think I have one either. I'm not trying to be proud or anything, but sooner or later, I am bound to become SL. The only question is WHEN I would become one. So in a way, I'm volunteering to be forced, but at the same time withdrawing because I'm afraid I would cause the downfall of Tenor.
I know this seems rather complicated, but does anyone want to help me with what I should say for the speech?lol.
Four books to read, one composition, preparation for the choir concert on 30th June, I wonder if this is beyond me. But since everyone else would be experiencing the same thing, perhaps even more, I suppose I can pull through and survive the massacre. Well, this few days has not exactly been that bad, since I managed to catch the Red Rain Concert with Carmen and Peggy at HOGC, and Chawit too, managed to check HOGC out.
Yea, so on the whole, this few days weren't as bad as I thought it would be. And considering that my parents object me going to HOGC, I am rather thankful for the opportunity to go there. I don't know how many more times I can get to go again.zzz.
Well, there's choir tomorrow and I'm supposed to prepare a three minute speech on why I'm running for the position of Tenor section leader because someone apparently nominated me. Seriously speaking, I'm not really keen on becoming an SL. If given the chance, I would definitely choose to learn under the SLs and be a normal choir member. I don't think I have the courage or capabilities to lead Tenor. I'd rather just be a member of †enor and do my best.
Honestly,the interview with the committee members was ok, up to the point where they asked the question.
"Pin Hao, do you want to be SL?"
I pondered for a while, thinking whether I should tell the truth or not. I was never really a good liar, so in the end I said no. To some people, this decision might seem weird. Why would anyone run for a position run that they didn't want? But I was forced, in a way, so I ran for SL. It's like, A mother hitting her child though she didn't want to. She had no choice. I don't think I have one either. I'm not trying to be proud or anything, but sooner or later, I am bound to become SL. The only question is WHEN I would become one. So in a way, I'm volunteering to be forced, but at the same time withdrawing because I'm afraid I would cause the downfall of Tenor.
I know this seems rather complicated, but does anyone want to help me with what I should say for the speech?lol.
Monday, May 4, 2009
The battle of Jericho
In the book of 2nd Chronicles 16:9, it is said that God keeps close watch over the world, giving strength to those who are loyal to him.
2 Chronicles 16:9
"The LORD keeps close watch over the world, to give strength to those whose hearts are loyal to him. You have acted foolishly, and so from now on you will always be at war."
In the book of 2nd Kings 2:7-8, it is said that fifty prophets followed Elijah and Elisha to Jordan. Elijah then separates the water to cross to dry land.
2 Kings 2:7-8
"And fifty prophets followed them to Jordan. Elijah and Elisha stopped by the river, and the fifty prophets stood a short distance away. Then Elijah took off his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the water with it; the water divided, and he and Elisha crossed to the other side on dry ground."
How was it that Elijah could separate the waters? It all had to do with the anointing of God, as through him, all things are possible.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Jericho,
"The Bible tells us that after crossing the Jordan, Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan where they laid siege to the city of Jericho. God spoke to Joshua telling him to march around the city once every day for six days with the seven priests carrying ram's horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day they were to march around the city seven times and the priests were to blow their ram's horns. This Joshua did, and he commanded his people not to give a war-cry until he told them to do so. On the seventh day, after marching around the city the seventh time, the priests sounded their ram's horns, and Joshua ordered the people to shout. The walls of the city collapsed, and the Israelites were able to charge straight into the city. The city was completely destroyed, and every man, woman, and child in it was killed. Only Rahab and her family were spared, because she had hid the two spies sent by Joshua. After this Joshua burned the remains of the city and cursed any man who would rebuild the city of Jericho at the cost of his firstborn son."
Only if we cross Jericho, will we be able to get to Jordan. What is your Jericho? Well, I suppose mine would be the religious battle with my parents. We went into a great conflict because of this and I came out at the losing end, having to forgo church until I am done with my studies.
But today God told me something.
"Although it seems that you have lost the battle, which might be true, you have not lost the war. The war is only lost when you give up."
I only realized the fact after hearing this. How true this is. Will you give up the war because you lost the battle? I will not, I will continue to fight this war after I have re-grouped and re-energized my forces. Hopefully, we won't need to settle the problems in such an ugly way. At least, I am not in this alone, for there are many other people dedicated to Christ too, and we have not lost the war just yet. I will get to Jordan.
2 Chronicles 16:9
"The LORD keeps close watch over the world, to give strength to those whose hearts are loyal to him. You have acted foolishly, and so from now on you will always be at war."
In the book of 2nd Kings 2:7-8, it is said that fifty prophets followed Elijah and Elisha to Jordan. Elijah then separates the water to cross to dry land.
2 Kings 2:7-8
"And fifty prophets followed them to Jordan. Elijah and Elisha stopped by the river, and the fifty prophets stood a short distance away. Then Elijah took off his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the water with it; the water divided, and he and Elisha crossed to the other side on dry ground."
How was it that Elijah could separate the waters? It all had to do with the anointing of God, as through him, all things are possible.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Jericho,
"The Bible tells us that after crossing the Jordan, Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan where they laid siege to the city of Jericho. God spoke to Joshua telling him to march around the city once every day for six days with the seven priests carrying ram's horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day they were to march around the city seven times and the priests were to blow their ram's horns. This Joshua did, and he commanded his people not to give a war-cry until he told them to do so. On the seventh day, after marching around the city the seventh time, the priests sounded their ram's horns, and Joshua ordered the people to shout. The walls of the city collapsed, and the Israelites were able to charge straight into the city. The city was completely destroyed, and every man, woman, and child in it was killed. Only Rahab and her family were spared, because she had hid the two spies sent by Joshua. After this Joshua burned the remains of the city and cursed any man who would rebuild the city of Jericho at the cost of his firstborn son."
Only if we cross Jericho, will we be able to get to Jordan. What is your Jericho? Well, I suppose mine would be the religious battle with my parents. We went into a great conflict because of this and I came out at the losing end, having to forgo church until I am done with my studies.
But today God told me something.
"Although it seems that you have lost the battle, which might be true, you have not lost the war. The war is only lost when you give up."
I only realized the fact after hearing this. How true this is. Will you give up the war because you lost the battle? I will not, I will continue to fight this war after I have re-grouped and re-energized my forces. Hopefully, we won't need to settle the problems in such an ugly way. At least, I am not in this alone, for there are many other people dedicated to Christ too, and we have not lost the war just yet. I will get to Jordan.
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