Just The Wei I Am

*shrug*

Blogging is nice. It's cathartic to a certain extent. I'm a little moody now - the quiet kind. Like, if I could be in a nice lounge with nice music, with the company of a nice book, that would be nice. (I've used the word nice 6 times so far.) I can't, because I'm playing soccer with the NG1 brothers later. I don't have shoes, the soles fell off. I guess I will play with slippers or barefoot. I like my Teva slippers. I have hard-to-please flat feet, and the slippers are comfortable. Paying a bit more for quality products that are comfortable and durable is worth it. There's guitar lesson tomorrow, and I'm not prepared yet. It's the first lesson. I want it to be easy so that they can see simple results fast, like being able to play a simple song. I think I will find a song that has only 3 chords, teach the 3 chords, and hey, they can play a song! My job search has not been fruitful because I have not been faithful. I found a job that I really like, but I've been dragging the application for weeks. What's wrong with me? There are two schools of thought. The first is that one should get a job asap, any job. Starting to work is important, any job. You can explore the jobscape after you first have a job, any job. The other is that you should be careful and picky in searching for a job. That any job you choose should be one that suits you, so that you can do well in it. I think both are right. I joined the church photography special interest group. We learnt about colour at Tuesday's workshop. We had a photo shoot after the lesson, followed by critique. It was fun. This is a great ministry: the people are passionate, humble, warm and generous. Everyone's having great fun and learning from one another. I told them I took the photos for the ESS invite. They said I have 'the eye'. That was very encouraging. Thinking about what Hanhui said yesterday about one's calling, how one would be evidently enabled to do something surprisingly well, that it would surprise even yourself. I thought about it, and realised that I have always been getting much praise for the artistic work I do in church, sometimes the response I get from people surprise me. I was told that the church camp video was beyond expectations. Convocation is coming. It's exciting. It'll be such a big day. I'm still grateful to all the great teachers who didn't give up on me in the past, that I'm able to get this far in my education. Preparation for convocation can be a hassle. My mortar board does not fit me - it's too big. One size smaller is too small. The material is too thick to alter. What to do? I'll have to go to the Co-op and see what solutions they have. Otherwise, I shall just be really stiff-necked when I'm wearing it, so it doesn't fall off. My gown is too long, my mother will alter it for me. Oh, I want to get a longsleeve shirt with cufflinks. That'll be fun. And find a nice tie too. Talking about big days, just one day before mine will be Hanhui's. Really big day for him. Bigger than convocation. I get to be his official photographer for the day. So exciting. Will have to go for Saturday service next week then. Haven't been there for ages. My reservist is coming soon, at the end of July. Mixed feelings about that.

Two new softwares I've installed, to my satisfaction:

1. Internet Explorer 7 Beta
   The interface is a huge improvement from the previous versions. Notably, the toolbars are trimmer and more compact. They must have some pretty accurate user feedback. Tabbed browsing comes a little late, when Opera has been doing it for years. Well, it's still a welcome improvement since I do like using IE.


2. Google Desktop
   The linux world has many more interesting desktop enhancements, but since I predominantly use Windows now, Google Desktop is pretty cool. One good thing about being a Google app is that settings can be linked to your Google account, so that they can be retrieved when you use Desktop on another computer. I wish it is more customisable though.

Bapa, bahasa lain boleh tak?

After nearly two decades of formal education, I have been conferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Today was the ceremony. I was really excited in the morning, dressing up for the big day. The ceremony itself wasn't really that interesting, and I was waiting for it to end. It was all for that few seconds on stage. I kept adjusting my gown and tie before it was my turn. I didn't pause very long for the photographer. I hope the stage photograph will turn out alright.

The time after the ceremony was the best, with old friends coming together to cerebrate. This has been our tradition, to the point that we even gather at the same corner of UCC - in front of Olio Dome - everytime. Honestly I'm not so close to many of the younger ones who turned up, so it was just the presence of those dearer friends that warmed my heart. Newlyweds Hanhui and Shufen came down too, spending the second day of married life with us. Claramae came too, and it was great that we could catch up abit. Weizan also came, and it was so great to see this old friend. We haven't met for a long time though, and I was happy that he came today.

Felt a bit bad that I had to keep my parents waiting so long. We went to Sakae for a celebration lunch after that. The food was good, and we were so full we hardly needed dinner.

My father is really sweet.. He must have been a pretty good boyfriend (currently husband).. Just remarked a few days ago that I didn't have the mailbox key. Then presto! He put one on my keychain.. =)

You have to understand Star Wars, and also have watched Cops, in order to get this parody. It's genius. Even presents an plausible explanation for the deaths of Owen and Beru Lars. Gosh.

Lord, I pray that the situation in the Middle East would get better soon. I pray that men would stop their evil acts of killing. I pray that leaders would be led by your Spirit to do the right things. I pray that they will all learn to turn the other cheek. That they will realise the wisdom of that. I pray that there will be less deaths. I pray that You will comfort the homeless and the bereaved.