a night under the stars

hmmm I just realized I don't like to post about what I do =) odd...

but here's what happened on monday night - we watched a movie under the stars! how cool's that (no pun intended, for it was freezing cold, even after being wrapped in a borrowed towel) - Casino Royale was the movie which ended up winning the vote =) basically Jasmin organized this thing to raise money to build a Watoto home for a Ugandan widow and 8 orphans - and about a thousand dollars was raised! praise the Lord! =) now we'll have one more Watoto home!! but the point I'm getting at is that it's funny to watch a movie with church youth =) we all, being pure at heart and called to pursuit of purity - and having intentions of staying pure! so there you go, during the bedroom scenes, it was hilarious!! we decided to Sing to the Stars! Sing a Song of Praise to the Heavens...literally!! so there we were!! while James Bond and the chiq did what they had to, we were singing "Break Free" and shouting it to the stars!! (while someone was trying to find the remote control!) oh, some were also playing scissors paper rock-Under the cover of a blanket = in pitch blackness! that was a couple of hilarious moments - but on the other hand, it's wonderful I reckon =) no more compromise in our lives!!

you know what was funnier? the part where Bond gets tortured? hahahaahaha it was soo funny to hear the general murmur of cringing and empathizing with Bond! wahahahahha.... *shivers* "scratching an itch in ur bum?!??!" omg! thats....just....sooo wrong!! hahaha as you do, they were going on about it for the night =P but it was a fun night nonetheless. and my goodness...in Kenthurst, on a clear night you can see the milky way =) how awesome's that!? always wonder how Abraham felt when he looked up in the skies...mmmm...

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besides there's one more episode of the easter weekend that must be mentioned~ on saturday after Asian service, we went to Serene's place for a social and some of us chanced upon a book of Oldies. Maynn....talk about disturbing the peace of the neighbourhood! we were singing stuff like "Majesty" (the Ron Kenoly version!) and "Come on and Celebrate" at the top of our lungs for at least an hour! that was a highlight of the night =) We grew up singing those classics and now getting back to them is just awesome after just singing contemporary stuff =) hahaha... but that was my easter weekend... =) or two hilarious events of my weekend at least!

the war of two worlds

how is it possible to tame the wild beast of man? the thing which I desire to do, I do not do; yet what I want not to do, I do. Paul was incredibly insightful when he wrote that. It's just so like man to resist what he knows he has to do, and be drawn to what he does not want to do. Are we separate creatures inhibiting the same physical space termed "homo sapien"? the conditions of surrender are terrible, yet to keep on fighting... for a moment of respite... "hope" is what we term this moment of respite isn't it...hoping for something that's more than what we see now...knowing that what we have now is temporal - another 65 years and time is up...it's not really morbid - just putting things into perspective for myself... to know what matters and what doesn't? to know that surrendering means 65 years of respite and timeless separation from hope...that's a good reason to fight ont isn't it...? He fought hard during His time on earth, and learned obedience from the things He suffered...He fought the ultimate fight that I need not fight the last battle against Death...now that is Hope-

political philosophy re-examined

I was jus minding my own business when I came upon this witty description of Political Philosophy...I especially love the bureaucratism and anarchism one =) this is awesomely Hilarious!!! distilling these ideas down to the simplest manner! wahahaha...

Socialism: You have two cows; you give one to your neighbour
Communism: You have two cows; the government takes both and gives you the milk
Fascism: You have two cows; the government takes both and sells you the milk
Nazism: You have two cows; the government takes both and shoots you
Bureaucratism: You have two cows; the government takes both, shoots one, milks the other and throws the milk away.
Capitalism: You have two cows; you sell one and buy a bull. Produce more cows and more milk and sell the milk at high prices to buy larger paddocks to produce more cows and more milk.
Anarchism: Keep the cows. Steal another one. Shoot the government.

its 3.22am..and the rain is falling.. (no not really)

if anyone recognizes the title - its a set of lyrics.. "its 2am and the rain is falling.. here we are at the crossroad once again" its the song by trademark.. or crossroad song (as i call it) =)

o h m y g o o d n e s s >.<
i PROMISE and i P.R.O.M.I.S.E
i will finish my assignments BEFORE the actual due date - its 3.22 am now - and i'm still trying to finish this essay and am hitting a writers block - not a good time to have it i know =)
dear me.. =.= its week four of uni - its just week four... hopefully i shall NOT procrastinate...in the near future...

*deep breath*


back to essay writing o_O

Divine Orchestration of World Super-Powers

before reading the below.. let me say that I am not one to analyse current events nor am one who claims much understanding of international affairs - and by attending tute's i can see how limited my views are... =) everyone's so smart in tutes!! i get rather intimidated somethings =) but as i was doing an assignment on why the US was attacked by terrorists on september 11.. something truly struck me...

but let me backtrack a little.. in ancient israel, we know that King David and King Solomon ruled a united Israel - and that was considered the Golden Era.. where they were relatively powerful in their region... was it because they were better than anyone else? was it because they were skilled in the art of diplomacy? come on, Ahab and Omri (the "bad" kings) had the best foreign policy of all!!! the list can go on and on... but in reality, it was because of a power vacuum in the area (meaning, lack of super-powers, eg. Assyria had not yet risen, Egypt was in a weakened state) that allowed Israel to stand up and flex her authority in the Syria-Palestine area... God orchestrated the events that allowed for Israel's Golden Era..

parallels can be drawn in America as a super-power today... the reason the US became so powerful, among other reasons, was because of a power vacuum after WWI - where Britain and France had monstrous war debts (esp to the US) and their economies were significantly weakened post-WWI...it is a simplified version of history, but it would suffice in this context.. was it because they were better than anyone else? I dont think so, and I believe that many in the world today would agree with me... instead it was the foundation on which the US was built on - the founding fathers were Puritans and Quakers - people who came to the New World to find a place where they could worship God as they saw fit...

this is an over-simplification of history as it is...but it does show the point that God is the controller of the world - nonewithstanding world affairs... and even though the world seems like it's in a mess as it is now - with the war on terrorism and civil wars that are tearing countries apart... the heart breaks at what evil man is capable of, yet there is a certain assurance that in the midst of suffering and evil, God has His hand among us... for where Your Hisis, there is freedom - freedom not necessary from physical suffering... but a liberation of the spirit to rejoice despite circumstances..

Since Uni Started...

started uni for 3 weeks d =) and the downside to it is that..i've THREE assignments (already) consecutively due in a week's time..and its all rather "new"....

but to start off this blog... here's a random story...happened not long ago =)

i was jus sitting on the library lawn, minding my own business and eating my lunch..and enjoying the last few sunshines of the summer..when this guy appeared in my line of sight..and chose a spot about 10feet infront of me.. he took out a piece of paper-like thing...in a quick movement he added more stuff on the paper.. then he started rolling it into a cylinder shape - the next thing you know he's puffing away on a brand-new home-made ciggy.. LOL... i know i know i havent seen much of these stuff - so forgive my surprise... but man - smoking weed in the middle of the day - in the middle of nowhere?!!?!? hahaha... that guy really made my day..in a way..it was hilarious... but on a more sombre note, its sad that ppl get so used to smoking (weed or not)... ahh...

plus - i've gotta add... it's gonna be a bomb for most of youse who knew me from a long time ago... I DROPPED MUSIC =) but i've gotta say..it was a surprise to me as well... the story goes...we had this practical class where we had to perform...and when i heard my classmate play, mann they had this passion for the music they were playing that i could not, for the life of me, find it deep inside of me...they truly liked and enjoyed the music they were playing when i looked inside and discovered that i could not honestly say i loved classical music..or jazz music for that matter.. don't get me wrong, i still thank God for the gift of music He's given me...and i'm still gonna serve Him in church and in whatever situation He places me in..but as far as doing it "professionally" in terms of doing a Uni Degree in it, that just doesn't resound in my spirit/soul/mind/body! so there u go... that's the story...and right now i cant officially change my degree yet, so still doing a bachelors of music, but my subjects are in history, politics, globalisation and jewish studies... stuff i like... but i reckon it's bit tough - as in difficult to digest and regurgitate =.= it's a relieft to leave behind the "burden"..of having the expectation that im gonna do music.. =)

but in a way..it leaves a kinda gap..my identity has been tied up with the notion of music all this while..i guess its time to get away from it huh.. =) that's all for now......

loves,hugses...
-Ange-

Immigration Department - showcase of grace

wows..I've got to say so much has happened recently.. coming to think of the date now - oHyeAh~ James has left for Melb already and Bri's leaving in 3 days time..haha..wonder how are they feeling now - mixed emotions? haha...i empathize with their mixed-up-ness..

its been nearly 4weeks since I boarded the flight to sydney..and I guess it would be fair to say I've settled down..instead of fighting to be at a place I "want" to be, I have found my place in Syd and embraced it =) its a relief actually, to be able to say this! *phew*

so much has happened in the past 4weeks - including which I have to apply for a new student visa again..mayn...stuff happens when u change ur passport number and ur current student visa is linked to ur old passport number..lets put it this way - i had to take a trip down to the city which consists of about 2hours travelling time both ways flippin' four times..and even twice within the same day..by the 2nd trip i was ready to cry with frustration.. for it was 6 hours of time travelling and walking and waiting in line - yet nothing could be solved yet.. speaking of a lesson in patience..!! by the 3rd fruitless trip (the office was closed..omg..the feeling of making a long trip down..just to see a "CLOSE" sign...wow.... =.= ) it finally got thru to my thick head that it was indeed a lesson in patience..!! i was complaining to God to vent!! i had to muster all the strength and mental energy i had left to Not erupt in anger/frustration and turn to His calmness and source of peace... that was a defining moment - for instead of ruining the day - it was one of the best days of my life! and the best part of it was that on my 4th trip to the immigration dept in the city, i met the Same Officer whom i met for the last 3 times i was at the office..!! thats grace i tell ya.. out of sooo many counters - from counter 33-68 i could i have landed anyone, but God gave the grace to have me see the same officer.. wow - thats favour!! for now the guy recognizes me :P he's seen my face Three times in Two days..haha..thats commitment man.. and i do pray that this would speed up my application =) *phew*

<-- the lovely immigration department.. ahhh...