Seven at Seven

Sometime this time every year, Student Life Canterbury would have a night out for a few students that had shown immense growth in their spiritual walk. They are the fat and simple ones. Like me. Faithful, Available and Teachable; plus Spirit filled life, initiative evangelism, methods and material, purity in relationships, leadership potential and enthusiasm = Committed Student Leaders!

There are some important things that we do:
1. Encourage each other in our walk with God through our past university year.
2. Cast visions on the scarce time we have left.
3. Challenge to commit and invest our time as a committed student leader.

Then there are some not-so-important things that we do, like:

1. Rejoice!

2. Get all dolled-up.

3. Eat yummy desert and drink awesome coffee.

4. Day dream...

5. Double takes and check out each other's outfit.

6. Have a manly pile-on.

7. Take some proper and decent-looking group photos.

8. Have a random shot photobooth with your bestie.

9. Ask really random gross-out questions.

10. And, smell each other.

and sometimes...not everyone smells that good. >:(

Personally speaking, I love it! I had such a great time, feeling all encouraged and ready to go. ;)

And since this is a style/life/journal blog. I hope you guys are curious about what I wore:

what I wore: mom's 90's velvet dress, Coach handbag, Clarks Mary Janes, vintage 70's crochet cape from Andrea's vintage sales.

Up the hills

A few weeks ago three university students decided that they should hang out and have some bubble it. It was raining lightly. With sugar pumping in their blood and way too much fun at a conference before that, they made their way up the hills for a spontaneous photo session. Rain + cold +bubble tea = awesome photos and a cold.

Here are some that survived the editing process.

what I wore: Dotti leopard print cardi, Mango T-shirt, Floral Skirt, Dotti Swing Coat, Scarf, Vintage laced-up boots

Muses

Photo credits: Why We Love nature by Tenteri , raphael by niebezpiecznygroszek, margarita's third eye by aksioma, The Clothes Horse, Before The Lights Come On by monislawa, Nancy Chang, autumn..nmutu by efedrina, We Were Damsels.

The Red Trench

It finally arrived today! Yush! Bad timing though, I am totally distracted from my studies.

Yikes. I guess I will have to wait till my effective time then.

Sunny Day

So it didn't work that well yesterday. I guess I have to revert to my old self again. Finish everything that might distract me and study when everything is done. Suicidal genius. In less harsh and more irresponsible way, I am an international student, they are going to have to accept me anyway. Only I'll make sure they accept me because of my results not my fees.

Righto, outfits!

Got this summer dress off Trademe, almost too short so I wore a pair of footless tights underneath. Cardigan - gift from Leanne, Gladiator sandals - Overland, Pumpkin Treasure pendant - Mom (souvenir from Russia)

It's not too short, is it? Yikes-a-bee.

Knitted vest - Supre

I sincerely hope that the sunshine will stay, and I will get to wear everything from that I bought during my shopaholic phase before I head home. :/

The Hanging Bicycles

There are a few odd places in Christchurch. This is one that I truly adore. It's in an alley in the city centre, walls with hanging bicycles.

Brit Freak

I guess not many people know that I am an anglophile. There are just so many reasons this culture appeals to me. Conventional yet unique group of people. Hmm.. Brits. Delighting.

Do you speak vintage?

Magnificient

Look, The Brilliant Light!

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Two things that I realize among the darkness that I've been through...

That a light, merely a light will not shine through, only a light too brilliant for the darkness will break through the clouds and make a magnificient mark;

That when it does, shine through, only when it shines through, you will realize it is the Light because of its contrast to the darkness.

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He is the Light; He who is one and different. Holy and ever-loving. That is because He is too bright to be contrasted. So bright that there is no darkness.

-Jesus Christ-

He is the light, because he shines, a gentle light, and always shine. Even when I least expected.

-My father-

He is my light, because he is with me, he tells me his everyday life...share with me bits of his thoughts and his smiles.

-My special friend-

He is a strange light, like one that you might only encounter once or twice in a long time. Not a particular light that is close to heart, but nonetheless a help sent in time.

-The good Samaritan-

Ah, look, what a brilliant light.

“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.”
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross quoted.

-Eva-

Remember this?

Here's some pics for remembrance...you guys means a lot to me. Everyone, everytime, everything that is in my past, present & gonna be in my future. I heart you.

Bits

Preparation for 2007 WGC first ever concert...Hanging up the banner. =)

Chinese New Year...Girls heh.

One of my favourite pics of the girls. Everyone look so natural and pretty.

Ling, Sera & Pam over at my place for sleepover. Haha...Pics with the furry patch n booster.. We should do it again sometime.

After watch night service..2008's first dawn. Good morning starbucks.
[in the pic: Sam, Marc, Eva, Emma, Fu, Pam, Mikey, Paul Paul.]

Youth Worship Team...I think that's the first pic that started the tradition of taking photos after sunday service for the youth team. Rockers eh. So proud ^^.

[In the pic: (Top) Li, Yan, Sam, Fu, Paul, (Bottom) Ling, Pam, Eva, Seraphina.]

Another photo of our closely knitted worship team.. Eva, Ling, Pam, Sera, Li, Paul, Fu and Jireh.

The demons & our victim. In preparation for Lifehouse's Everything sketch.

[Sera, Pam, Eva, Ling & Tanya]

Youth Worship Team pic, see the significant growth from the 1st one?...

[Li, Jon Raj, Jireh, Fu, Kesavan, Pam, Han Wen, Han Sern, Eva, Gabriel, Jason Raj, Caleb, Wilson]

The girls - The dance performance for Bro. Samuel's wedding. Suzzane, Eva, Pam & Krystle. We look like 4 little girls in dancing outfit right..heh. Miss that dance..I still have the song. =)

Crashing Ian's Prom night with Sue Lin & Li Wei.

Our last cellgroup pic. It's supposed to be in the TOG Year book. Lol..

[Top row: Ming Ling, Santa Maria, Sue Lin. Mid row: Nicholas, Pam, Sue Ann, Krystle, Eva, Siew Ling & Yan being pushed. Bottom row: Alvin & Peter]
Sue Lin still had her long hair & Krystle was still in Penang. Peter hadn't went to TAR yet.

Good old times.

Ming Ling's birthday in cellgroup meeting - Carlston, Alvin, Hui Ming, Ming Ling, Pamelyn, Sue Lin, Sui Yan, Eva, Sue Ann.

TOG Youth BBQ in 2007 - theme: Heat it up. Adam was still around, Paul bullied me!! ISH ISH.

One fine Sunday afternoon with TOG Youth...just a fine fine day..can'y remember the occasion.


National Day - Merdeka~!

Pam & me in traditional clothings.





Han Sern & Paul in Batik. Pastor Michelle & Tanya in Punjabi Suits, Pam & Jayanthi in Saree, Eva in Cheongsam.



TOG 26th Anniversary





Part of our dance. *Top on Li & smile* Heyy let's boogie~





Haha...yes, it's an electic guitar, yes it's a saree. Indeed, what a combination.





Jireh. Kaki rocker's side came out le.. nice jump~



Girls Day + Farewell

After the youth farewell for Yan, Pam, Suji & me. Me & mommy during the jamming session after service. =P



Ah Yan. Kaki rocker.

Ah Fu. Another kaki rocker. Lol.

Jon Jon, AKA Tonten AKA Jonathan Raj, kaki rocker who breaks drumsticks like nobody's business.

Jireh Chan..kaki hip hop and our all time solo-parts-guitarist. One day he will break his little fingers playing guitar and it will be our fault.

Ah Yan...err..stuffing up biscuits during the forfeit. His 食相...Haha.

Nehe the drama queen...what's the dilemma dude?

Oh man, even ah jie oso lidat... serious case eh.

Seow Jie's make-over. Failed badly, don't ask. LOL it's so totally our fault.

Silas was enjoying himself.

Praising God no matter what we do to their faces. Hiak hiak hiak.

Trying to vandalise our church's lantern. Show off. He thinks he ada learn Taekwando then pastor won't knock his head.

Ignore me. Look at the hungry person behind. LOL.

WGC 2008 Concert - HEB1228

The T-Shirt. So proud. Jesus-pride. Way to go!

Jonathan Raj...The sunday morning before the concert. Big smile~!

Fu's getting into the teeth quenching mood.

Limited edition dog tags with personalised printed name. Paul's and his metrosexual shirt.

Baby Michael.

Hee...miss him so much. Soft soft de. Always can't recognise the right person and hug me..thinking I am mummy. Come beee, come here~ *big hug*

My boyfriend..Joshua & Pam.

Gonna grow up to be a handsome babe & the best part, he's my beee~

Neh neh neh neh neh~

Joshua Chan Yong Le

Aunty Adeline & Joshua's Mom.

Samuel Lim Seong Peng.

And there we go.

The dance crew.

Happy ending~ Laid back big smile group photo.

Everybody's thinking hard like Pooh. Phink...phink.. even Joshua..XD

A candid shot.

Custom T with name for concert crews. Jireh's. Mine is with Eva.L at the exact same corner. They copy me de. Hehe.

Pei Wen all smiley in the concert's after party.

HEB 1228 Concert's After Party

Pffttt~~ look at the crowd!

Peeps from BM extension church going home. Ta~

2008 WGC Christmas Party

Traditional Youth Annual pic during Christmas. Joshua in my arms~ the crazy version. Hype!

A proper version. XD

Joshua & Eva...naughty baby showing the food in his mouth.

Jireh Chan beh tong his little brother. Haha.. Big bully.

A decent couple pic at last. <3

Paul paul, my maid servant with my pink "CREW" cap.

Tanya baby witha big smile. =D

Introduction before ice-breaker. [ Pam, Sam, Eva & Fu, yes, in that order.]

Before & After Photos from the ice breaker

Before: Vibrant Caleb Chan

After: Ah Kua smuggled in from Thailand. Miss Tiffany Chan.

Before: Jireh Chan Yi-Le (love food, rock songs & hip hop, definitely not gay) with Jonathan Tew.

After: Stripper from Penang's infamous Love Lane.

Before: Our youngest drummer, Jonathan Raj, breaks drumsticks and rock the drum like how someone would sing in the shower.

After: To look at it in a positive way, a black scottish in a kilt.

Aren't we just glad it's over~! LOL. Nah...had a great time. Feliz navidad babes!

Snake & Ladder Outdoor Game

Hehe.. "EH Emma, the cameraman spotted us leh."

*POSE*

Han Wen ^-^V

Good splash! What a view.

We were the winning group. Humph. Why the splash.

Group pic~ Big smile peeps!

Look at me..nyiak hahaaa, show off.

eh? somebody fell.

Retarded pic

TOG/WGC Tale-Racter Camp 2008

The Awesome 7 minus Andrew who went to chase after Fiona, who was in hot pants at the last day of class.

Andrew imitating Princess Gizelle. Hehe... love the funny man.

Alex and the gay pose. Obviously, he forced me into it. Sprained my jaw for a week because of that.

Proud sons, Francis, my friend of 15 years. And Aanand, my son.