I did my yearly Myers-Briggs personality test recently. Interestingly, I got a ENFJ compared to the ESFP I got last year.
Been thinking a lot about my career path. The one sentence that Poh said to us recently, really got me to think and work out my own future. There was the talk with my friend, Mark too. The questions he asked got me stumbled, without an answer.
So anyway, roughly this is how it will go. Though there is still the interim period in NS to decide about it.
The three possible paths are NTU/SMU/Fourth University, NIE or SIA.
It was an uncertainty period for the past week. Disillusioned and disappointed with the things around, and really felt like taking a break. There was the serious thought of changing zones too.
Friday night I met up with Eugene and Aaron Chia after zone meeting and I felt much better telling them everything. As I talked tears came to my eyes.
They were really a good listening ear. Eugene reminded me of the reason why I wanted to do everything.
It was like the scenario of God asking Moses to lead the people of Israel.
I will put my trust and I will have faith in God for the upcoming months, and for the future.
No matter what the future holds, God holds the future – Phil Pringle
This will probably be my last WordPress post as I am switching to Livejournal. 
Lunar New Year’s lunch today with some of the people from TRP. Photos can be viewed here.
It feels good to just rumble out my feelings and thoughts. Thanks so much, Eugene & Aaron for being a listening ear.
Performing my first ever gig this Sunday!
I got the letter today..
My debit card!
My latest acquisition is a new gig bag for $35.
I’m getting bored with WordPress. Might change my domain soon.
Speaking of letters, I might try for SOT 09, regardless of the enlistment letter. Will try to do some checks.
I learned a new acronym from Gerald today, GAS.
And I found another good eating hangout. Chicken kebab. Just good stuff.
Okay. It has been a long while since I updated.
Here’s just a short summary of my trip to HCMC.
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The time is past 2AM. I am finally done with my Google Earth work for this week. I rushed it because I don’t wish to carry any work along my vacation trip.
As mentioned earlier, the buildings done by my dear Seniors (graduated) are ridiculous. Not only are their dimensions are wrong, but..
Can you imagine a HDB block that looks like the same on the front and behind? No kitchen, no bin.
Little wonder why my team is irritated. I honestly wonder how they ever got even a pass and managed to graduate.
Editing of the old blocks
I have to wake up at 5AM, which means just two hours of sleep. I am still halfway packing my luggage and waiting for Yousendit to upload my file. I really need sleep.
Speaking of which, I will be performing at Aaron’s exclusive 21 celebration. Really excited to be playing. Thanks for the chance chump.
Won’t you say a short prayer before you leave? That my family and I will have a safe trip and time there! Thank you!
Have a Happy Lunar New Year everyone!
An inspiring message in church this weekend. Nothing much lately, except that I will be flying off to Ho Chi Minh on Friday morning and will only be back on the following Monday. My laptop will be with me so I will still be contactable.
On a side note, I received a birthday card from Alvin Sng yesterday. Felt touched and encouraged by the comments in the card.
Thanks guys: Albert, Alvin, Bryan and Gerald! 
Girls who can play the guitar and sing well are exceptionally rare.
Alas, I am back to school, to help solve the problems of the previous blocks of Google Earth.
Thank you everyone once again! For your calls, text messages and wall posts.
To think my extended FB profile is covered almost entirely by greetings. It is impossible to name everyone of you like I said.
Also, to those who bought me gifts and gave me a treat of Japanese food.
A special mention to Aaron Chia, Glenn and Joshua for staying up with me through the night till 6AM; playing UEFA Euro 08 and chatting. To think you guys have classes today. I still feel half-awake as I’m typing this so I guess you guys are all fighting the Zzz monster back at your ends.
I am almost done with my goals setting for this year too. Yes!
I really feel excited for this year. Was reading the Bible on the way to Aaron’s last night and I felt the Holy Spirit speaking me through the passages. I felt really refreshed and inspired.
On a last note, I will be traveling overseas during CNY with my family, and I will most probably be going for a mission trip in March!
It was an EXCITING day in Temasek Polytechnic today. Friends Glenn and Erika performed on stage, much to the wild cheers of the crowd. Many celebrities were present! Such to say, my favourites Hossan Leong and Alaric Tay!
Both Julian Hee and Jean Danker caught my eyes. Both looking very good.
Oh my favourite movie of all time – Star Wars. Whole bunch of cosplay characters were there.
Doing the TP mass dance rekindled the past moments of fun during Year 1. Even though I was the only person wearing very differently, I could not care less but joined in with everyone to dance and sing.
I love my school TP to mini bits, and I really thank God I did not get to SP. No offense, but TP’s way way cooler.
Photos taken during the Open House, here!
Thank you all for the birthday wishes. I feel very loved and blessed.
Its impossible to name everyone out here. From my cell group mates to church peeps, and from secondary school friends to the friends in school now, and my course manager. There is really so many of you!
I have been reading The Fourth Dimension by Dr. David Yonggi Cho. Honestly, I have been really baffled by some of the personal testimonials he shared in the book. In my head I will tend to go “Wu Nia Bo..”
Last night while reading, the same mentality came in.
It then felt the Holy Spirit was pricking my heart.
Why do you doubt Jon? Have you not seen what God can do in your life?
I took a moment to realise that so many things have happened in 2008.
2008 was the year of many breakthroughs. It was also the year I felt challenged than ever before.
2008
- I turned 21
- I worked on Google Earth Tampines as my MP; a project with IDA
- Went for my first mission trip; KL Emerge
- Got to play guitar for the children’s church there
- At home, I was part of the band for Sunday’s children’s church too
- Internship at OCBC; got to meet many people
- Brought my friend Joshua (TP) to church and he’s a part of the huge family now
- The chance to oversee the youths together with Daniel
- Lead P&W, taking offering
- Take guitar lessons from Poh, possibly the nation’s top 5 guitarist
2009
Pro 19:21
Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.
HCGL Classes, Blood Donation, NS, Multiplication in both CGs, Acceptable weight, Grow a tad 2 cm more taller, SAVE, Exercise 2x/week, Mission Trip, Driving License, Mission Trip 2, Form a Band, Growth in Piggy Bank, Find Eve, Eat more good food, Be more patient, Get better in my guitar skills and 笙, Help out more in MPS, Love God more.
Thank you to Joshua, Daniel Tan, Rena and Kang Ming for coming to support me at today’s TP Open House.
You peeps rock.
Anyway, I got really stressed up in my head during sectional practice today. So much that..
I’M JUST KIDDING. Doing that to my 笙 would cost me slightly less than 2 Fender electric guitars..
Instead, I slumped to the sofa and plugged into “That’s What You Get” really loud on my iPod.
Thank you John for patiently guiding me.
Practices for the upcoming concert, 庆 are now on.
Don’t forget to leave a comment when you visit here. It is still awfully a little quiet.
Watch them in high quality if you can. Might have to turn up your volume too.
Featuring Aaron Chia, Glenn, Erika and yours truly.
Oh man. I hate my current state of feelings.
There doesn’t seem to be any drive moving forward.
I have to stop depending on my emotions too much.
Back in TPCO after four months! Personally, I still have a lot to work on, like my notes.
I was happy to see everyone like Daniel, Clement and everyone else again!
Rehearsing for the coming open house felt really good. As I closed my eyes while playing, just listening to the whole orchestra playing. Its a special feeling. Else, my eyes felt very drawn to the band setting behind on stage. All I need is a guitar to.. wait.. my 笙 I mean.
It took me a while to start my engine for this year. I’m still planning my goals for this year and I hope to get them all up by this Friday.
It has been eventful counting down the new year 2009 at a friend’s place.
Watched movies and played games such as Monopoly & Uno.
Already it has been a lot of fun.
I have learned that even in a game like Monopoly; the principle of sowing and reaping takes place. No kidding!
I have decided to clear some old archives and links as well. One page long of links will give this place a more neater look.
Happy New Year everyone!
Last service(officially) today. First OCBC, now this. It feels TWO BIG chunks have been taken out of me.
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2009 will be the best year yet, even in FM. I think I went too overboard with the strikers till the pundits bookmarked me to win the Champions League. But I guess results speak. Sporting was literally trashed 5-1.
Couple of highlights in the next two weeks.
Two thanksgiving events, one tomorrow and one the coming Monday. Medical’s checkup on Monday too.
Real intense CO practices after that. Prelude to braces are finally going to happen next Saturday.
Bought 2 books today along with Joedy’s, 3 today. Boy Meets Girl by Joshua Harris and The Fourth Dimension by Dr Yonggi Cho. I will try to finish one of the books by the end of the year.
I really like what Sun said one part during the interview. Something about pursuing the call of God.
I guess that really sums it up for me too.
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- The view from the 40th floor
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- My latest gadget collection
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- My supervisor, Yok Kwang
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- Colleague, Allan
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- The card
I can’t say how much God is so good to me. Truly as you seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, everything shall be added unto you.
Today was my last day of internship. Honestly, the feeling hasn’t sunk in yet.
It still feels there’s work for me next week! Today’s last day was like any other day; work to be done.
Late afternoon came, when a colleague placed a gift and card on my table.
As I opened the card and read, I nearly teared. I was really deeply touched and I felt really appreciated.
I will sorely miss:
- the all kinds of work given to me, especially the last minute ones when I’m about to knock off
- all the lunches with my colleagues and supervisor
- searching for good food with them
- talking about our interests; all of them share a common interest: from guitars to soccer to anime
- the self-automated tap
- eating breakfast in office
- walking through the carpark to another department. Each time I walk I pray that I will get to drive one of these cars in the future
- signing documents off. It will not be just signing documents but it will be signing cheques and big projects in the future.
- looking around at the people in the marketplace
- greeting the friendly security personnel
I told myself that in 5 years time I will be back. After NS and university.
I would love to go back to OCBC or try for RBS.
Thank God for the past 31/2 months!
My first season is complete. No, I did not once play cheat.
Click here for my 2008 Appreciation.
To add on to the note above, thank you E429 & W229 for making this 2008 such a blast!
E429 & W229: Joshua, Daniel, Jolene, Joedy, Lebrone, Jin Xian, Ronald, Roy, Jonathan Lim, Ken, Michael, Tang Ke, Alissa, Maggie, Michael, Arvin, Kang Ming, Joanna, Yuan He, Aaron, Carlos, Catherine, Benedict, Alvin, Marvin, and Xueling.
And also a big thank you to the people in my Google Earth project team, Sunday’s Children church teachers & Musos, TPCO and YP SKW and TRP!!
Watch in high definition!
Three more days left in OCBC. Then its back to TP to prepare for TPCO’s upcoming performance at Open House 2009 and annual concert in March.
Looks like I better pump in all my orchestra songs into my iPod. Right John?
I’m looking forward to be more active in YP Sengkang West too. It will be a good stretch for myself. I have to better manage my schedule.
I also plan to something about TP Harvesters after Christmas.
In other things, I have been thinking a lot about my future in ten years time. Been writing some goals and thinking along the line of achieving them.
Many are the plans of a man but the Lord directs his steps.
I need to buy a Diary 2009, do some self-reading and I need to buy presents for my love ones this week!
Off to pray.
Filed under: Woohoo
Hey friends!
You are invited to join me for an exciting and heart warming drama on Christmas Day!
I will be going for both services on Christmas Day at Singapore EXPO so if you are interested, text/email/Facebook me!
Filed under: Music
I am so more in love with Paramore after buying The Final Riot!
Grandma nearly slipped into a coma last night. Thank God she’s fine now.
While walking to the hospital, I could hear the HS encouraging me repeatedly, Have faith, Jonathan.
I really liked the Wal-Mart story that was shared by Pastor Tan today.
So much so that I teared.
Last Friday was my big boss’s boss(promotion) and my farewell lunch.
My team consisting of my boss, big boss and big boss's boss.
During the lunch, I got to talk to my big boss’s boss(VP). It was really a privilege.
And my boss praised me in front of him. Told him that I was learning the ropes well and doing quite well.
Poof. Thank God!!
Funding for Federico Fazio. One of the best defenders to come.
Filed under: Faith
I feel so much better after pouring everything out in the emails.
The past few days I’ve been pretty troubled over a couple of stuff. Could say that my faith in God went down. Bitterly disappointed with Christians and things around.
Last night, I played on my phone one of the recordings I did on the last day of KL Emerge 2008. In it were my dreams and how I was so excited for them. It did a reverse bungee on me.
On a lighter note, people around me are trying to get me tied up.
And what’s with me and taxi drivers nowadays, seriously.
Last night’s cab driver went: “Never go pak toh ah?”
I replied: Uncle, single. Single.
Filed under: Football Manager
The game that all soccer fans love and lets me relax.
Transfer market
3 goals, 3 points! 2W, 3D, 1L currently.
Filed under: Uncategorized
Its a harsh reality when people you have hopes for, disappoint you.
Well, I’ve just been disappointed by a dozen of them the past three days.
Needless to say, I know that no one is perfect and I myself do disappoint the ones around me.
So who says being a Christian is like a sweet aroma bed with red roses?
I’m trying to see things in the light side of it.
These two guys are always making me laugh in children's church; poking fun at each other.
So glad to see them today!
