Thoughts

At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what my timetable looks like, what I am teaching or what I am doing.

What matters is that

My students gets inspired and motivated to study.

They graduate with good credits, entering a course they desire in ITE, Polytechnics or JC.

They learnt that they are the master of their life and the choices they make today can determine their future.

And they also learn that there's always grace and second chances available for them.

No one's a failure.

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Hillsong - What The World Will Never Take - With Subtitles/Lyrics - HD ...

Dynamic.

Taylor Swift - Back to December

One of my favorite songs of Taylor Swift. =)

Nice scenes!

I've got the strangest allocation of lessons this year.

Geography, Social Studies and Elementary Math for NT.

Hmm......... Strange.

In the year 2011, my resolutions/hopes and wishes are-

1. CGL

2. Get into the Social Sciences of SMU, do well for my mods and get a decent GPA of 3.0 and above

3. Run 2-3x weekly, clocking at least 5km per run

4. Work out/gym 2-3x weekly

5. Get my driving licence

Joel
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RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms

Awesome food for thought by Ken Robinson =)

Christmas/Birthday Wishlist!

All I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth... Not!

Woopieeee! Christmas! I'm probably the last person on earth to get a feel of the Christmas Spirit.

Every year, without fail, I post my wishlist online, in hope of a kind soul who's thinking of showering me with gifts.

So here goes.

1. Flashy running shoes, size 10.5
2. Hugo Boss T-Shirts, size S
3. Zara Jeans (Slim Fit), size 30
4. Emma Watson's mobile number. :D
5. The Best of Foxtrot by Bill Amend, $77 @ Kino
6. MacBook Pro 17"
7. Fully Equipped Gaming Desktop
8. Bose Speakers
9. A blank cheque to buy everything above :)

Woopieee! Let the blessings come!!

Joel
Hohoho!
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The Presence of God

Its not just how melodious, or lack of it, I sing,
Its not just how fluent or persuasive I may be,
Its not just how the technical details are fulfilled,

But its the love of God, and the love for His people that brings the presence of God into the lives of people.

Joel

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Time flies.

A year has past.

As I look back, I wonder if I have made developments, growth and progress in life.

I've slayed some lions, had victories and humbling times.

I've walked, ran, limped and dragged myself through. I didn't really have a good start in the year 2010. But God is ever so faithful.

The victories, favour, blessings and grace I received overwhelmed me. God is really a good God.

Darryl said 2010 gonna be a year of breakthroughs; it sure is.

I thank God for all that He has done.
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Harry Potter | Marchin On

One of the most awesome Harry Potter videos + the music.

One Republic - Marchin' On.

They are boyband? Not bad for a boyband eh?

Five Loaves and Two Fishes - Corrinne May (Illustrated)

Corrinne May - Five Loaves and Two Fishes

Five For Fighting - Superman (It's Not Easy)

Never tired of listening to this song.

Sunrise @ Bintan

Sitting in a hut, by the beach in Bintan. Its only 5.47am local time, but the sky is bright and clear blue.

I wonder if the sun has risen.

Listening to the waves crash periodically has its therapeutic effects. Who else, but God, orchestrated all these to happen.

He set the skies and oceans in place. The landforms, rock formations and all, He crafted them.

The gentle breeze never ceases, seemingly rushing to another place; carrying a message.

The rustling of the leaves make the trees alive; as though they are communicating with each other.

Dark clouds threaten to overwhelm the blue skies, strong winds beating against the wind struck trees. But out of every storm comes a new story, the silver lining.

When there's movement, there's life. Dead logs, cut up into small stumps, look strong and sturdy. But they are dead. Yet the young shoot of a tree is full of life, bursting forth with leaves, reaching for the sky.

I sit here in the hut, there's so much to be amazed of. Yet why do people choose to be emo about life?

Life is an adventure with God. Yes, things happen and it shakes us. But take joy! You're alive! I'd rather be the young shoot that reaches for the skies. Even though I'll never touch the clouds, but I won't despair; I keep reaching for the skies.

While I may feel stretched, pained and agony, I keep going on. A dead tree is only good to be a stump, you'll never be able to achieve what you once thought possible; touch the skies.

Do not stop believing. God is in control. The universe, the orbits of the planets, distance between each other; all meticulously calculated by God.

He has formed you, thought great thoughts of you.

Don't give up.
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This is my 800th post =)

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Just came back from 2N1's class chalet. Somehow, 2N1 is still very dear to me. Despite not being able to teach anyone of them Geography in the first term, or torturing them during PE lessons, I do enjoy my limited time with them.

I was quite encouraged that I'm more like a friend to them, and some of them feel more comfortable with me around.

Well, I never had a chance to say, but I am really awesomely proud of 2N1 =)

Travelling

Travelling on the train and buses are somewhat becoming really private.

On the journey, I reflect on my thoughts, actions and future.

As much as I find myself holding on to the past, I confess and visualise a positive future.

Need to lean on God more.
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The Prodigal

Life's kinda too short to be stuck in the past.

I am moving forward, speaking positive confessions, believing in myself and God.

Time to be bold, consecrated and courageous.

Filled with the love of God, receiving and giving His love freely.

I will smile in the face of adversities, strengthen my strengths and manage my weaknesses.

I will be upward looking, not inward; at my own weaknesses and imperfections. God is able and He will.

I will learn from every experience, because He's gonna use them all, for someone that needs and for me to grow.

I will be who God called me to be.

Joel

It's been a million years since I last blogged. Feeling rusty.

Still deciding if I should write about that person. But I think it's rather redundant now. She's not gonna read it and she's happier than before.

Perhaps I just got myself to blame. My actions propelled her away and being 50,000 miles apart, it is really quite difficult to hold on to me; something that hurt you so much all the time.

Recent revelation shook me up a little. I guess I never wanted to know, even though the possibly is great. I haven't really dealt with it and I guess because I'm ready for it, God revealed it.

Was like a floodgate of emotions, but this time, I was able to control my emotions pretty well. I felt stronger and in control.

Thank God for a really understanding friend at that ungodly time.

To you, and you, I am really happy for you both.

Joel

Don't write me off just yet (with subtitles)

PoP! Goes My Heart - 80's Parody - Hugh Grant

This is SOOOO awesome.