Cerys' Thoughts

love from within.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

I haven't been updating my blog for quite a while it seems,
life's a busy trail and I'm trying to get on with the pace.
So...let the pictures do the talking!

Friends that I met when they came from China, they are amicable, jovial people too you know. I'm absolutely impressed by their dilligence and self-discipline.

From Left to Right: Hannah, Yan Hui, Me, Chun Fang
These are my buddies, I really enjoyed talking to them and bringing them around Singapore, in many ways, I believe I've benifited from this rare experience as well.

Baby Jarred, feeling totally annoyed and frustrated. However, I told him that I would give him what he wanted if he posed for a picture, so here you get a half trying-to-smile, half totally annoyed look. I mean, you see how adorable babies can be, even when they are in their worst mood, they have this cute charm that makes you wanna go give them a big hug (:

My two darlings, Amanda and Yee Mun. I told Yee Mun that she looks good in this picture and she proudly agreed.

Again, after the past few days, I realise that friends really add colours to you life, regardless in a good or bad way, but I feel that when you get to meet someone, especially someone that you can relate to, it's an affinity that money can't buy, and you've got to keep it close to your heart, so that you will cherish it, forever. When I had dinner with the students from China, you see that they can be really fun-loving and I enjoyed myself very much too, therefore when you meet people, it is so important that you do not judge the person based on his or her looks or appearance, but take the time to know them and see what's inside. Looks can be deceiving, they say. You see, there's so much more meaning to it when you love someone for what's beautiful inside, because it shines forever. You can disagree, but here's just a dose of my recent thoughts.

An Inspiration...

Monday, June 29, 2009

It has been a week of thinking and rushing. It seems that everyone in Singapore is always in a rush, including myself, that is.

The past week has been eventful. I completed my news reporting workshop and oh, there's so much to say! The workshop instructor was Ms Suzanne Jung, the channel news Asia (primetime morning) presenter. I still vividly recall how I felt throughout the workshop. Her charisma and confidence overwhelmed me the instant she walked into the room. Her impromptu self-introduction was impeccable, it might be due to the many other workshops that she conducted, but still, it was remarkably good. When she asked us to introduce ourselves, you could see that everyone was trying their best to impress her, it’s normal though, from my point of view. She was really generous with her answers to our questions, giving as many examples as she could. On the first lesson, an assignment was given to us. We had to do a report for the next day. With Suzanne as our camera man, you have no idea how intense the pressure was, I smiled my way through, trying to hide all the anxiety and nervousness bottled inside. :P

Suzanne taught us many report-writing and scripting techniques, she went through every detail so meticulously. You could see that she was tired though, although she held it all up perfectly. She shared with us a dose of her daily life, from her family background to how her day starts. I was amazed that her body can adapt to timing changes that were quite far apart. Imagine waking up at 2a.m. every weekday morning and teaching us at 2pm, you cannot believe how strenuous it was for her as she had to talk non-stop throughout the day. She had an amicable approach to every student and you could feel her sincerity. Although she kept her poise and grace throughout every lesson, she tried her best to be friendly. It’s something that I really appreciate and admire about her. I read her blog and did some research on her. There’s a part of me that adopts the habit of voyeurism, because I like to know more about people that I look up to.
You know, I actually woke up at 6.30 in the morning to catch the primetime morning news, I’m not a news person, you can trust me on that, but I was really impressed with how Suzanne delivers herself, classy with a touch of elegance, confident but never cocky. Ha-ha, when I switched to channel news asia at exactly 6.30, I was really hoping that the presenters were Suzanne and Steven because they are my favourite. Therefore when I saw the both of them, I can’t help but to exclaim “yes!” to show sense of delight, that is. You should have seen the expression on both my sisters when they saw me squeal in delight, they looked at me as if I was obsessed. Ha-ha :P

Yes, it was an incredible experience and I felt the time and money spent of the workshop was worth it. The good thing about being a news presenter like Suzanne is that her job scope does not clash with LDS church standards, you can maintain your standards and be stunning, popular at the same time. You do see that Suzanne and Steven’s dressing is always prim and proper (modest), which I absolutely love and they do not have to take alcohol. They get to keep the level of privacy that they choose to have as well. When I feel the charisma and presence of Suzanne and Steven, I feel a surge of motivation coming to me, and I realize I want to be like them. I know it’s a big dream, but if you don’t dream big, you’ll never make it big as well! There will be many tiny steps that I have to take, but I’m glad that I have a direction to work towards now(;

I love my friends.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Sherman asked me to post. So here I am, posting.

Well, it appears that today is Aunty Jun's birthday. Oh and Josh's too! Happy Birthday aunty Jun and Josh although i know you guys will not be reading this (:

Hmm, i dont know why. Ever since the holidays started, i feel like i have been stoning, seriously stoning. I have not even finished my usual school holidays work and the E-learning thing is driving me crazy, because it is much more taxing then normal school sessions. And to make things worse, the ear-piercing noise due to the construction just right outside the condo, how irritating. I seriously need to meditate, under a distraction-free environment. And of course, you dont get it when you are a Singapore student, let alone being an AHS student.

Thats the bad thing. The good thing is that, i made a very very very good friend. Thats Yee Mun. Although i knew her since i was born, be we have never been so close. (Sherman, if you are reading this dont be disappointed. haha. You are a great friend of mine as well, just that I've known Yee Mun for a much longer time.) I mean its GREAT to be so close with church youths. It rocks. You can confess about anything, and help each other grow spiritually. It helps you know, it really does. When I do something wrong, i can tell them, and they will listen, its a great process of bonding through self-reflection. I find that after YC, i see so many of my own weaknesses and mistakes. Judging is a big big problem already. When i was younger, i never found all these things a problem, i just let my days past. But now, its really enlightening, esp when you can share all your secrets with someone who understands you and loves you. It might sound mushy okay, but it is really nice, because it helps, and it is fun helping each other to improve everyday! haha, i just realised that i got to know Sherman a lot better as well, esp after YC, so its all thanks to Yee Mun. Haha. I totally enjoyed our trio outing together, althought sherman coming wasnt part of the plan as well. (: Haha, love you guys!

Yes yes, i really have to move on with my work. Just some pictures and i got to go!

I love Jagger and Jordan, they are my favourite god-brothers because they are so cute! Can you tell them apart? Anyway in oder to make them sit still and take this picture with me, i had to bribe them, by letting them play the games in my handphone (: haa

This is a self timed group photo, how nice. And yes i had a lot of fun during this outing.

Yes, this is the legendary Yee Mun. Thats what she calls herself. Oh ya, and do you realise why the picture turns out to be so yellow-ish. Its because of the lighting in macs, but i think it creates sort of a classy effect so its all good anyway.

I know its a little late, but this is our Youth Conference group photo (fraser's hill 2009), so many great Youths, so many great people for me to learn from. You know, its really herat-warming to meet so many youths that share the same standards as you esp in such a society now. I liked YC a lot, it was an experience filled with good and bad things, but i learnt a lot. And my faith is strengthened. It was fun too, even though the bus ride was really tiring and long.

Oh, this is the group photo for the post youth conference dance. It was really interesting, because I love to meet the youths in church. Oh, and Kandace and Myra was so cute, their dance moves and the way kandance lip-sang was really amusing (: Cannot wait for the next stake youth activity! I cannot believe i used to be so reluctant about going for stake activities, because i didnt want to leave my comfort zone which in only being with the people in my ward. But now that i meet the other youths, i cant wait to see them again!

From left to right. Its Kandace, Me and Myra. I really like this shot. And they are so fun to be with! The balloon kandace is holding is really a great contrast to what she wore (: Thank you mommy for taking this picture.

This is the pair of slippers that Yee Mun and I bought during the outing. Yee Mun's one is with the black slipper on the left and the blue on the right. Its really interesting to me (:

Yep, its a long post. And now its back to reality. I must accomplish the task that Jing Lei gave to me and meet all the deadlines for CCA work and school work!

YC'09

Monday, June 15, 2009

hello all! i am back from YC and it was an experience. YC is great because i got to meet so many youths that share the same standards as me regardless of dressing, food etc. It definitely strenghtened my faith and i also met many many great people! But well, now its back to reality and i've only got 1 week to finish all my work! Better not think or talk about the negative things anymore, remember the positive ones only!

okay, I shall end by sharing the theme of youth conference this year. I find it very meaningful and a good reminder for me anywhere, anytime.

"Be thou an example of the belivers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in purity"
(1 Timothy 4:12)

XY'09

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Xiang Ying'09 has officially ended, one year of hard work has come to an end, leaving us with the happy and sad memories. During Xie Mu, almost everybody was in tears, as we knew this was the last XY we would have.

Every night, I would lie on my bed, thinking, thinking about every paixi we had, all the unforgettable times, regardless sweet or sour. I miss the times where we had Kuai Le Zhi Meng pai xi and when we practiced za ji, ding ding and elon's hula hoops and cartwheels. Surprisingly, these little details are the things that remains deep in my heart. Suddenly, I couldnt believe that this is the end, there would be no more KLZM paixi, nothing much to look forward to, then I would start regretting, regretful for every paixi I could not attend, every dao ju session that I did not cherish.

Sometimes I would go on thinking if there could be a next xiangying, thinking why must it end now, and not when we graduate, but I look at my batch, I look at myself, then I thought, am I asking for more than what I can do? I understand it takes a lot of commitment and effort to have such a concert, therefore i stop complaining, as I have taken much for granted.
Xiang Ying, taught me a lot and i could also see the change in people like yi liang, acting so seriously and well even when he was sick and elon moving daoju seriously, and iniciating the ways of improvising on our za ji on his own, i was touched, really.

所以，虽然翔鹰已到了尾声，虽然我还是渴望有下个翔鹰，但我非常庆幸，自己有参加这次演出的机会。我会珍惜这段有苦，有乐的旅途。回想起这两年在中文戏剧学会的过程时，我发现自己学到了许多，我也在不知不觉中成长，因此，虽然在学习道路上会碰钉子，会埋怨，但后来你会发现，其实，再多的努力，也是甜的。我爱中文戏剧学会!

a message from ding ding that touched me:

Jie Ling,

Please continue to strengthen and passion towards CDS ok? We really need more passionate and committed people in CDS right now and I see the potential in you. Haha, The times I had with you have been rather pleasant, thanks for being a supportive and enthusiastic 快乐织梦member, it really eases the job of being a 助导(: I sincerely hope that i had been a satisfactory 助导to you, because I have been trying hard to. My journey in CDS is ending, but not yours. Strive hard with your batchmates and make XY'11 possible!

Your 助导，
Ding Jun.

I LOVE AHSCDS, I LOVE KUAI LE ZHI MENG! (=