I posted an entry on the 15th of Jan 2008 which reads the same title, well, i'm finally letting it out! I have been stabilizing a new blog!
Haha, yupp, it's taken a month to iron out the widgets and formatting but hey! IT'S FINALLY UP! Check it out:
The Living Times
Haha, yupp, it's taken a month to iron out the widgets and formatting but hey! IT'S FINALLY UP! Check it out:
The Living Times
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excited
They Say it is Coming...
2009
2009
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bouncy
It's the start, of something new...
There's so much to say, so much being felt,
My heart's content, my mind's emotions,
too many to pen in such an entry.
All will be revealed in time
Christmas was great,
in the year 2008,
with dinners and talks and lots that we ate.
All will be revealed in time
So for those who know,
my heart's prayer,
Please do pray hard, that God's will be done
That fears be allayed and that questions be answered,
That doubts will fade and trust prevail.
That the One who does immeasurably more than we can ever ask or imagine, be the same one who takes centre stage in life and lead the way through the thick snow of uncertainty.
All will be revealed, in time.
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exhausted
My ONE AND ONLY backup plan for UK has just turned me down =( have this feeling I screwed up the UCAS Application =X
As God shuts the doors to London, I thank Him for making it even clearer where I am to go real soon (=
1 Down, 4 in the US to go.
Still praying very much for MIT though =P
Lord, Your will, not mine be done (=
As God shuts the doors to London, I thank Him for making it even clearer where I am to go real soon (=
1 Down, 4 in the US to go.
Still praying very much for MIT though =P
Lord, Your will, not mine be done (=
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disappointed
One truth which leads to eternity,
No one could really fathom, yet
Everyone chooses to ignore.
More than just words in a book,
Or lessons from Sunday School,
No knowledge can ever fully comprehend,
The truth, that
He loves us more than we can ever imagine.
the one who knows who this is for, call me when you read this. The solution is simple yet elegant.
No one could really fathom, yet
Everyone chooses to ignore.
More than just words in a book,
Or lessons from Sunday School,
No knowledge can ever fully comprehend,
The truth, that
He loves us more than we can ever imagine.
the one who knows who this is for, call me when you read this. The solution is simple yet elegant.
Chart the path ahead.
Humble me to accept your plan.
Use me, for your glory.
In Christ alone I place my trust.
Through it all, give me peace.
In times of struggle, rescue me from my adversities.
Not my will, but yours be done.
God, You alone can do all these and more than I can ever imagine.
Commit the days ahead into your holy hands. In Jesus Name I pray.
Amen
(:
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happy
ahhh bummer... i burnt my hashbrowns for the first time in my life -.-
The Promise is FINALLY here. It's been a long and arduous journey for the cast and support team. Unlce Peng Mun and I have been shooting a bit for the promo and magazine but this wed-sat will be serious shooting. 2 shows a day, 3 days in a row + 1 full dress almost guarantees a dead beat me by Sunday =X
Centre stage is at UCC @ NUS. Not the nicest of places to shoot I hear, but I will have to make do. Got my 1DmkIII and 16-35mm f2.8L from Keh Whoo today (haha, the 10fps is TOTALLY exhilarating! the shutter is like chicchicchicchicchicchicchicchicchicchic
Bodies:
Canon 1DmkIII
Canon 50D
Flashes:
Canon Speedlite 580EX II (with Canon Speedlite Bracket SB-E2)
Canon MR-14EX flash ring
Lenses:
Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM (for those extremely upclose and personal shots)
Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM (for those portraits without getting onto stage)
Canon 1.4x Extender II (for a 98 - 280mm f4L equivalent)
Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM (for those little weird shots I like to take whilst on or off stage)
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II (my FAVOURITE lens for the beautiful bokeh for portraits)
Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM (my favourite walkaround lens (: )
Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM (for those large hall wide angles)
Sigma DC 18-50mm f2.8 EX MACRO (for backup?)
Misc:
2-3 Lowepro Bags
Benro tripod
Gary Fong LightSphere II flash diffuser
PressLite flash diffuser
Wireless release (for fun)
Canon 500D Closeup Lens (for EVEN more fun =P)
All the other rubbish I can't list cos I need to go pack..... =P
Do let me know when you guys and going (which day and whether it's the Matinee or Evening Show). Come early so I can go look for you! =D
On a side note this week is going to be EXTRA busy:
Monday - Driving practical lesson (1/2 day leave)
Tuesday - Driving practical lesson (1/2 day leave), MIT Interview @ 6pm
Wednesday - Driving practical lesson (1/2 day leave), Promise Musical Full dress @ 8pm
Thursday - DRIVING TEST (TP!!!!), Promise Musical Matinee and Evening Show
Friday - Promise Musical Matinee and Evening Show (Gala Presentation)
Saturday - Promise Musical Matinee and Evening Show
And all these while doing...:
5 college essays and applications to be filled.
YF Camp Logistics stuff
YF Camp Photography stuff
WORK WORK WORK!!!
Lord, give me strength for your Glory and your Glory alone (:
PS. THANK YOU KEH WHOO ONCE AGAIN!!! You've really been a blessing (=
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tired
Web of Love - Gasteracantha cancriformis

A yellow Gasteracantha cancriformis or Horned Spider finishes off her web with a romantic twist. This species lives in woodland edges and shrubby gardens. This spider adds little tufts of silk to its web. These seem not to function to attract prey. Possibly one function is to warn larger animals not to accidentally destroy the web, or to act as camouflage.
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A yellow Gasteracantha cancriformis or Horned Spider finishes off her web with a romantic twist. This species lives in woodland edges and shrubby gardens. This spider adds little tufts of silk to its web. These seem not to function to attract prey. Possibly one function is to warn larger animals not to accidentally destroy the web, or to act as camouflage.
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Beauty and the Beast

Rhinos and Mynahs have this truely mutualistic symbiotic relationship - sharing the same feeding grounds and with the latter often seen atop the former's back. However sometimes, Mynahs do take offence at Rhinos nonchalance. Here, the fierce Mynah gives the docile Rhino a stern glare and a cacking earful.
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Rhinos and Mynahs have this truely mutualistic symbiotic relationship - sharing the same feeding grounds and with the latter often seen atop the former's back. However sometimes, Mynahs do take offence at Rhinos nonchalance. Here, the fierce Mynah gives the docile Rhino a stern glare and a cacking earful.
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asian civilisations museum

Downtown Singapore by Night

The city stays alive at night as little lights line the Singapore River and various national sites remain lit to cater to the night life in Singapore. It is amazing how this little city has become such a vibrant country over just a little over 40 years.
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Downtown Singapore by Night
The city stays alive at night as little lights line the Singapore River and various national sites remain lit to cater to the night life in Singapore. It is amazing how this little city has become such a vibrant country over just a little over 40 years.
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seriously, God is the only one who holds dear to His promises and not let you down
I have always been a Sony fan.... Bravia TVs, PSPs and the likes.
This time, coolness hit a TOTALLY new level with their release of something I could stare at for hours (literally).
watch THIS:
And if you thought it'd just have a boring unoriginal routine, watch this!
And when you put THREE together, this is what you GET!
The only other inanimate (dead) object i've stared at for hours is my lava lamp =P seriously.
STOP OUTDOING YOURSELVES @ SONY!!!
Hit it Rolly! =D
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hyper
Utter coolness, I'd really like to live in a techno home... here's how things would be like in a. well, sorta scaled down version:
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I've been waiting for the 14th Oct notebook event by apple, anticipating updates and upgrades to their product line of already enticing products. Click on the picture to see Engadget's full round up of apple's shiny new armada:

now THIS is engineering perfection at it's best =) checkout the video:
iPod
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now THIS is engineering perfection at it's best =) checkout the video:
iPod
Large(142mb)
- Mood:geeky
no time - short entry - no long reflections - extremely exhausted - uni applications - killer essays - all braincells dead - most grilling applications ever - scholarship ones were easier - PLUS - upcoming events - IMPORTANT events - Traffic Police Test: 14 Oct 0915 (Tuesday) - Canon Photomarathon 18 Oct 0730 (Saturday) - Grandparent's 80th photoshoot 25 Oct from 1800 till late (Saturday) - when is my 5DMkII coming out??? - keep close to God - keep far from evil - submit to His will - argh - no time
Glory Presbyterian Church Outreach Committee
presents
FREE OF CHARGE
Made possible only by
God
starring
Kuo Sing Lynn
Roy Goh
Christina Chang
Samuel Tan
Music by
Kuo Sing Lynn & Christina Chang & Nathanael Xie Wenyao
Lyrics by Kuo Sing Lynn & Christina Chang
Additional Lyrics by Samuel Tan & Roy Goh
Based on a truly fictitious story by Kuo Sing Lynn & Christina Chang
Production design by Christina Chang Lighting by Darius Lim & Jacob Tan Sound by Alex Quong
Musical Supervision & Direction by Nathanael Xie Wenyao
Orchestration by Nathanael Xie Wenyao & Benita Lim
Special Effects Designer Christina Chang
Projection by Chua Teng Jin
Video coverage Dn. Joseph Tan
Official Photography Tan Keh Whoo & Leon Eng
Directed by Kuo Sing Lynn & Christina Chang
GLORY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHAPEL, 13 SEPTEMBER 2008
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_______The CAST_______
Kuo Sing Lynn
Rose
With a wealth of experience in the musical scene, Sing Lynn and Christina lead and direct this maiden Mid Autumn Musical. Various university productionshave given Sing Lynn multi-faceted exposure, empowering her to piece together the very best show elements
in preparation of this musical.
Rose
With a wealth of experience in the musical scene, Sing Lynn and Christina lead and direct this maiden Mid Autumn Musical. Various university productionshave given Sing Lynn multi-faceted exposure, empowering her to piece together the very best show elements
in preparation of this musical.
Christina Chang
Neo Lian Hua
Mass communication whiz turned singer/actress, Christina's technical wizardry with stage setup and lighting as well as lyrical eloquency give a masterful touch to this musical but her creativity really shines during her composition of songs.
Neo Lian Hua
Mass communication whiz turned singer/actress, Christina's technical wizardry with stage setup and lighting as well as lyrical eloquency give a masterful touch to this musical but her creativity really shines during her composition of songs.
Roy Goh
Joe
Roy has played various roles in very different productions over the years. His acts vary from big time company bosses to lowly servants yet Roy seems to be able to take in and play most, if not all, his characters with such realism that it is no wonder he landed himself a spot in this production.
Joe
Roy has played various roles in very different productions over the years. His acts vary from big time company bosses to lowly servants yet Roy seems to be able to take in and play most, if not all, his characters with such realism that it is no wonder he landed himself a spot in this production.
Samuel Tan
Cultured Ah Beng
Like Sing Lynn, Samuel has been involved in productions all through his university years. His prior experience in a choir only adds to the list of qualities he already posses in this trade. A winner of many awards including Best Actor in 2000 makes him a top choice in any production.
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_______The BAND_______
Piano / Shakers
A gig musician in the local music scene, Benita is highly proficient in a wide array of instruments. She is the drummer both in church and in her
band (You And Whose Army?) but plays the piano with equal skill and dexterity making her the most versatile of instrumentalists in this musical's band line up.
Bass
Not many have the determination and willingness of Aaron when it comes to picking up new riffs or new instruments for that matter. A self taught bassist, Aaron's humility is his greatest strength, and this added with the ability to play by ear makes Aaron an excellent musician to work with.
Deborah Ang
Synthesizer
Deborah's has been playing the synthesizer specifically for about 2 years now. Her prior experience on the piano makes her playing extremely clean and precise. Without fear of failure or scorn, Deborah works very hard to achieve the desired musical sounds the very demanding musical director demands of her and never ceases to impress when it really comes down to it.
Synthesizer
Deborah's has been playing the synthesizer specifically for about 2 years now. Her prior experience on the piano makes her playing extremely clean and precise. Without fear of failure or scorn, Deborah works very hard to achieve the desired musical sounds the very demanding musical director demands of her and never ceases to impress when it really comes down to it.
Drums
An eager learner, Vanessa started off from very humble musical beginnings and was slowly invited to play for worship at the larger congregations. This musical marks yet another one of these steps forward as she plays for more technically demanding songs, which, she pulled off extremely well.
Nathanael Xie Wenyao
Guitar / Piano
uhmmm, Nathanael Xie Wenyao is the author of this blog. He plays the guitar and piano and needs lots of help from all the wonderful people you see above =) and God of course. Haha
Guitar / Piano
uhmmm, Nathanael Xie Wenyao is the author of this blog. He plays the guitar and piano and needs lots of help from all the wonderful people you see above =) and God of course. Haha
Turn Up the volume (turn down the bass, echo quite bad) and try to enjoy =)
Favourite shots from our cameramen Tan Keh Whoo & Leon Eng

Pre Musical Worship Practice Lead by Dom

Pre Musical Worship Practice Lead by Dom
Full House

Sneak of Lyrics

Our dear projectionist

Iconic moment

Neo Lian Hua!



Free expression after the musical (where's Benita?????)
To God be the Glory!
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bouncy

