January updates

Woke up almost naturally at 8+ A.M. today probably because I'm used to getting up early for work. Got ready and met Si Rui at Cityhall MRT (thinking I would be late). But no, I was actually prompt haha well had to take a cab to rush for service because we were only left with 20 minutes!!

Had dinner together as a combined cell for an early Chinese New Year celebration which reminds me that Chinese New Year falls on the same day as my dad's birthday and I've no clue what to get him #sigh

Anyway, had yu sheng this evening and it got pretty messy and loud as well haha but it was nice I don't know I somehow feel more secure ever since I've joined church etc knowing that I've others to rely on and to worship and praise God as a committee. I might not be very close to them right now but hopefully I will in time!

As for yesterday and almost every Saturday, I've been lazying around and doing chores. Made my very own breakfast! I need to learn more breakfast recipes. 

Oh and I forgot to mention that I've chosen my poly courses. Here are my top 3:

1. Tourism and Resort Management (NP)

2. Tourism and Resort Management (SP)

3. Child Psychology and Early Education (NP)

Was in a dilemma earlier on cos I wasn't exactly sure whether I've made the correct decision. But honestly, there's no real definition of what's 'correct' right? #hopefullynoregrets

I've also ordered 3 items from ASOS!!!! Super excited cos i'm currently in love with tartan! And I've also been making an effort to jog daily and workout after work. And also trying to eat healthy and stopped eating junk food (except for yesterday which was a total cheat day). 

I guess that's all. Will be sure to update next week! x

Release of results

Literally so confused as to where I want to go after O Level. I've gotten my results after such a nerve-wrecking afternoon the previous day. Woke up feeling pretty calm and nonchalant but I suddenly had anxiety and couldn't stop worrying about how bad my results would turn out and Cindy messaged me, asking if I was alright. After replying her, she called and encouraged me saying things like "is God not going to love you or abandon you even if you did badly?" and she asked me read Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." 

And I had to go to school after crying my eyes out. Anyway the point of this post is that I'm really thankful that Cindy called and for anyone who was concerned and sent me a word of encouragement thank you.

Currently having a difficult time choosing the courses that I want but here's something for you if you're just as lost as I am.

 

Hope everything works out well.

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Haven't been out lately hence the lack of pictures haha but Chinese New Year is coming and my cell group is going for house visiting on the 9th of February. I genuinely can't believe how time passes by so quickly because January is half over already.

Anyway that's all and I'll keep you updated! x

Thoughts

It's been more than a week since I've last blogged! Last week's service was great! It was generally about soaking in God's presence, probably a good way to kickstart 2014!!

Also penned down some of my New Year's resolutions during cell. Here it goes:

Sheryl's New Year's Resolutions 2014
• Do quiet time daily
• Put God first in my priorities
• Do more of what makes me happy
• Spend more quality time with my family and friends
• Update my diary and blog frequently
• Have a healthier diet
• Exercise regularly
• Sleep early
• Not linger in bed and spend my time wisely
• Make new friends
• Put forth my best effort in studies and everything else
• Pray for my parents' salvation

I know that seems quite ambitious, but you've got to set some goals right?

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Full week of work, nothing special happened. Ashley, one of my colleagues/part-time staff left for a course overseas which makes me kinda depressed and I've been overly-worried over my O Level results this entire period. Can't shut off my negative thoughts and it's causing me anxiety.

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Went to Ngee Ann's open house with Chia Lynn this morning and checked out a few business and humanities courses. Feeling quite muddled and confused about where I wanna go like I'm only 16 I've no idea what I really want to do when I grow up. I don't get why I can't pursue my passion instead of being practical and landing myself a job with a stable income in the future. This really annoys me so much.

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I'm sorry this post is quite messy and maybe boring but I'm just trying to keep my New Year's resolution. No guarantee when my next update will be but don't worry I'll be back!

New Year

It's New Year's Day, so happy new year I guess? But I'm not really looking forward to "a new beginning and a fresh start" really.

Anyway, went for a countdown party at church yesterday. Super crowded and everyone was so hyped!!!! Had worship as usual and was taught a mass dance which I sucked at, no surprise. The pastors mentioned "what better way to start 2014 in the house of God..." rather than meaningless partying. (Sorry, can't remember the exact phrase!)

Also sang this amazing Hillsong called "Oceans" (Where Feet May Fail) and I fell in love!

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Met up with Si Rui before the celebration at Cityhall and it took us forever to find each other haha had lunch and talked loads. I was really chatty. I don't know, I can never run out of things to say when I'm with her. Got home at 2+ A.M. and slept at 4+ A.M. and woke up at 10+ A.M. and made mozzarella cheese with cherry tomatoes for breakfast which I skipped cos I was in a rush. 

Bought this planner and notebook for quiet time from Artbox this afternoon (planner not shown)

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Christmas 2013 #mySaviourwasborntoday

"The secularisation of Christmas robs us of its true joy and replaces it with glitter and gold that fades away after the New Year" - Living Life

Christmas is the day that is supposed to commemorate the birth of the Saviour, not a holiday to shop/have a superficial excuse to go to office parties etc. Despite that, I did some Christmas shopping for my dearest family and friends and spent >$100 in the past week. #somuchforsavingup

Bought strawberry & raspberry tea for Shu Yi, camomile tea for William, Operetta for Denise, Claudia and Chia Lynn, Yours Truly for Si Rui, wooden block letters "VAL" for my sister and lastly, almond hand moisturiser for my parents. ♡♡♡ It's a joy to give. 

 Tastes very much like ferrero rocher.

 Cell gift exchange!

Bought these Disney gift tags from Typo! 

Received this lovely fragrance from Si Rui! Thank you so much I love it!

Also got handmade muffins and a letter from Chia Lynn thank you loads!

Made another Tumblr collage for my diary x

Guess what's one of my New Year's resolutions? Well I decided to do quiet time everyday. It's definitely a commitment since I haven't been consistent with doing so but it can be done! 

There's still work tomorrow oh well. Goodnight x 

P.S. I reached my Tumblr goal!!!!! And releasings followed me *fangirling*