tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56356792012-02-16T15:10:06.160+08:00Soar with YouEsther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comBlogger2011100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-20974848846095968182011-12-29T10:30:00.003+08:002011-12-29T10:42:48.308+08:00It has been a year since I last updated!I have decided to pick it up again, mainly because I hope to journal my life as I enter another phase! Parenthood!Nathan Foong is here with us already. A cute big boy weighing 4.105kg, 51cm long.Before I continue, I better first decide if I wanna continue writing on this space or have another link that elvin and myself can write.. :)Till further discussion Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-2510613984190351912010-11-22T10:44:00.001+08:002010-11-22T10:44:16.421+08:00Endless Meetings学生不在了，老师继续在学校里苦干。好想好想好好睡一觉。这几天能和家人和朋友庆生，很幸福！在忙碌的日程中，大家还抽空为我庆祝， 我真的受宠若惊！感谢上帝派了这么多天使们来爱护我。这个会议到底有完没完？
Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1195394084921272682010-06-25T10:28:00.001+08:002010-06-25T10:28:02.543+08:00真的要开学吗？要开学了！我真的还没有准备好呢！不过真的还蛮想念孩子们的。不知道他们还能适应上课的节奏和课业吗？有点紧张，不过也有些许期待。该用什么心态来迎接这个新的学段？需要上帝的引导！积极但放轻松。很矛盾哦！相信情况会转好。Come what may!Living positionally, not conditionally!!Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-71313824748229896512010-06-24T16:26:00.001+08:002010-06-24T16:26:46.527+08:00Testing iPhone blogging appTesting testing!!!Oh my! This is gonna help with my updating of my working blog! Awesome!Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-3992474866582937032010-01-27T20:40:00.004+08:002010-01-27T21:09:59.492+08:00Woah.. It has been long! hahaha..I really wanted to keep the blogging going but work has been really overwhelming..Teaching P1, P3 and P5 this year. All higher Chinese classes which means it is gonna be a target stressing year! especially when I have the P5 HCL class with me.. they are the hope for the school! hahaha..Anyway, academic work aside, I really wanna record about the CCA i'm taking Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-7498454090305381282009-09-01T16:55:00.005+08:002009-09-01T17:20:01.188+08:00 It's teacher's day!Celebrated my FIRST teacher's day!The prefects gave us balloons! made the staffroom so lively! =) Received many presents! quite overwhelmed but frankly, my favourites are mainly the cards and letters that my students wrote.. =) Oh! Love big hand drawn and hand made flower too! After work, spent my evening eating dinner with my in-laws, chit chat and walk walk! elvin was at Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-50855580988604962042009-08-27T23:44:00.002+08:002009-08-27T23:53:00.864+08:00To a God who is always near.Where would I be without you?Where would I go without you?I need you, Lord.Take me deeperDeeper in love with You.Jesus hold me close in Your embrace.Take me deeperDeeper than I've ever been beforeI just want to love you more and more.How I long to be deeper in love.Oh Lord, thank you.Thank you so much for pulling me back in time.Seriously, I would not want to go Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-28293387339030107482009-07-09T09:01:00.002+08:002009-07-09T09:07:56.335+08:00Yee Ann is back and the RVHS netball girls are gonna be meeting up after my net on Friday. =)Really can't wait to meet up.a Decade long friendship.Joy . Sweat . Tears We always say when we were younger that we will always meet up, even until we are pushing our baby prams to our meet-ups! Now i'm married, esther will be getting married too. Soon, all will. Next time we will teach our girls how to Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-64073466526025486522009-04-29T20:23:00.002+08:002009-04-29T20:25:18.762+08:00To my Secondary 3 Higher Chinese Teacher:韩老师！这次是我最后一次实习。6月就毕业开工了！特别想要跟您说：谢谢你！你是一位非常优秀的华文老师。小时候感染了您的热忱，让我对教学感兴趣，对华文更是有股不可言喻的爱。这一次实习，得了最高荣誉的优等。是超超超超级难得到的。其实也没想过会有机会，只是一直很认真地把书教好，很想要小朋友们和我一样喜欢华文。=)谢谢您那时写的推荐信。谢谢您启发了一位小女生，想要和您一样，教育下一代。=)From my Secondary 3 Higher Chinese teacher:恭喜恭喜！我就想呢，一定是成绩太优异了，才有这么多的视学，因为我知道你不可能不及格（只有特优生及特差生才需要视学得那么频繁嘛）。其实我得要谢谢你们才对，没有你们这一班可爱的学生，我也不会这么喜欢教学啦。所谓教学相长，我从你们身上学到的，Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-64405890105837412252009-04-27T12:49:00.002+08:002009-04-27T13:19:39.396+08:00Watched Star Awards while marking my P5 class' compo and so many times i nearly cried.Not because who and who won and who and who didn't but because our God is so greatly glorified in the whole show.So many of the artists gave glory to God when they were giving their thank you speech.Chew Chor Meng's thank you speech really touched my heart..He quoted Isaiah 40:31,"but those who hope in the LORDEsther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-6690599738580925932009-04-24T13:32:00.002+08:002009-04-24T13:49:56.544+08:00NO WORDS ARE FULLY DESCRIBE HOW I AM FEELING NOW.I am done with ALL my 11 lesson observations.Today I have only one word to describe God:MY FAITHFUL SUPERNATURAL GOD.Was so anxious and disorientated since last night! but God has shown Himself always faithful and reliable. Always supportive and encouraging. Always giving me the strength i need.This is THE MOST IMPORTANT observation any trainee Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-58834795725687673342009-04-23T17:28:00.001+08:002009-04-23T17:29:24.057+08:00my fren marked the corrections and wrote 阅 to indicate read and the kid thought that it is a word he wrote wrongly and he wrote beside 阅阅阅.my another friend just told me, a kid wrote 大家的大wrongly and 方便的便wrongly and he wrote for correction,大便大便大便.Still got tons of these funny stuff! i'm gonna collate and publish it! hahahah1 red pen a wk.35 more compo scripts. =)Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-73933208214212638702009-04-23T17:00:00.002+08:002009-04-23T17:04:09.918+08:00Joseph's prayer:Lord I pray that you'd restore the strength that is so drained, that you'd grant Lixin the peace and creativity to deliever an exellent lesson tomrrow, and may she find favour in the eyes of those who will be observing her lesson. We also pray for the students to be attentive and do the right things at the right time.May You be in full control and Lixin will rely on your strength Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-42986913974874752052009-04-20T09:12:00.003+08:002009-04-20T09:26:23.645+08:00I'm not suppose to be blogging cos i have 10 lesson plans to complete and i only did 2. BUT BUT BUT! I have to blog!ESTHER LIN EN WEI!! I miss u so much! have been keeping myself updated by reading ur blog. =) Very happy that YOUR PP and u are still so loving and cute! MY PP and I talked about u guys often and have been praying for God's intervention for ur wedding.We gotta meet up for coffee ya?Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-69514648999652373362009-04-18T12:53:00.003+08:002009-04-18T13:03:58.737+08:00正在批改作文中……很难很难改呀！实习只剩个星期了。虽然很累，但是却非常有满足感。尤其是看到学生有很大的进步，真的觉得牺牲都是值得的。唯一觉得很过意不去的是，给老公的时间太少太少了。不过没有他的支持和鼓励，我觉得我不可能能够这么全情投入地把工作做好。周下来，有低潮的日子、想放弃的时候，但是老公总是在我身旁，告诉我不要放弃、要继续拼搏。他总是以他的方式宠着我。帮我剪活动的材料，煮东西给我吃，每个早上7点多起床，为我祷告、给我一个拥抱、为我精神喊话，听我滔滔不绝地讲诉学校里的事。他真的让我觉得我可以做得很好。记得有一次，我在电脑前睡着了。老公轻轻地把我叫醒，鼓励我加油。为了确保我不会在睡着，他就坐在我身边。我一睡着，他就拍拍我。就这样睡睡醒醒的，我完成了我的工作。老公还为我大声欢呼！当然这次会被推选为优等老师，除了老公的功劳，上帝的确很眷顾我。因为上帝的恩典，小朋友们都蛮喜欢我，也很合作。Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-74255133413858365652009-03-17T13:14:00.003+08:002009-03-17T13:51:15.690+08:00恭喜哥哥复原中！昨天和大学的同学吃午餐，好开心哦！大谈实习的酸甜苦乐。有可爱搞笑的学生，也有想要捏死的学生！哈哈哈！我好高兴我们能会面，而且是在湾仔，吃着我最爱的盅仔饭！ 接着我们整整在daiso耗了1小时！老师嘛，一到这类地方就会情不自禁的为上课、学生等，买一些有的没的！哈哈哈！我花了$26! 会面3小时后，本来哓薇得去教补习的，我和毅强真的是损友！我们又劝又逼的，哓薇就乖乖地延后了不惜时间！不过，我觉得她是太舍不得离开我们啦!于是我们就到了tohguan的玲子传媒，在那里有待了2小时！那儿书好多！尤其是绘本！如果可以的话，我看我们可以窝在那里多几个小时呢！要不是他们不能刷卡，我们身上的现金又不够，我想我们可能会买下整间店吧！我买了11本书，才$82! 总的来说，可以和他俩会面真的是件好事。我们三个都是基督徒，理念相同，对看事情的角度也很愿意分享和讨论。常常在彼此身上能学到好多东西。Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-22590435746898635752009-03-09T12:19:00.001+08:002009-03-09T13:03:26.367+08:00今天是实习的第三周。身体垮掉了。不觉得是上班的错，因为我真的觉得是那天呛到咖椰，伤到了喉咙引发的。伤了后，又因得一直说话、有时忘了喝水等因素，使情况变得更糟。无论如何，我看还是看看医生为妙。现在喉咙痛到不行，咳嗽咳到胸口痛，上课讲话又一直破声，我最好更虔诚地祷告才是。 上周六，搬了新“家”。我们教会得分会建好了，就在我家和学校之间。哈哈哈…我每天都在同一个地方呢！哈哈！地方很漂亮，天花板很高！很喜欢！=） 昨天为哥哥策划的“求婚计划”非常成功！未来大嫂是个很可爱的人，也非常疼爱我们。很高兴家里多了一个新成员！接下来就只剩信宇和大姐了！以后去长辈们的庆生宴就可以坐满一桌了！不过我好爱好爱和家人出去。他们没有心机、不会想着如何拉拢人或是陷害人。大家可以卸下一切伪装，敞开心房，互敬互爱。在现在这个冷漠的社会，能得到这一点点温暖，真的犹如一阵春风，非常珍贵。 Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-13497052145143684922009-02-23T21:07:00.007+08:002009-02-23T22:34:02.619+08:00Today I bid goodbye to my normal weekdays..So I decided to record a day in a wk for me BEFORE i started work today. =) So with me starting work, elvin gave me two very useful things! Ok, it's 10:30pm and i need to sleep now. Have to reach work at 6:50am EVERYDAY. ha. =)Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-50742447910328949752009-02-17T11:01:00.011+08:002009-02-17T11:57:10.832+08:00Valentines day 2009 Valentine's Day...was also the 8th month anniversary for elvin and I since we got married.There were ups and downs, tears and laughter.Looking back to when we first knew each other 10 yrs ago, started dating 5 years ago and now married for 8 months, it was an amazing walk together.I cannot thank God enough for being in this walk togther with us..Elvin and I are very Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-85719577604666385382009-01-26T06:28:00.002+08:002009-01-26T06:30:52.708+08:00in 30minutes, I will be going home. =)I'm so so so happy that Iam going back KT..Miss my family LOTS.Can't wait to see everyone.so this is how it feels when you're married out..miss being my parents' little daughter.Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-27535167534690422152009-01-20T12:48:00.002+08:002009-01-20T13:07:35.607+08:00Today I spent sometime really linking around reading the youths' blogs.I got really depressed at the end of the whole process.They are not the same passionate young people who told me they are gonna be a great testimony for God, shining for Him with their life testimony. Although I know, I should be expecting some difference, I wasn't that prepared I guess.Being in the youth ministry for so long,Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-53785991203934529162008-10-30T09:00:00.004+08:002008-10-30T09:51:44.067+08:00Because of Picasa 3, I started playing around with my photos. And because I play around with the photos, I have to display it somewhere. Because I want to display it somewhere, I blog. So all thanks to Picasa 3, my blog is coming alive! =) haha..Last weekend was funfilled! =)Started my Saturday with my swimming kakis-Jidi, jiejie and elvin! Actually we swim just so we can eat breakfast after thatEsther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-25636133341249417022008-10-23T10:52:00.002+08:002008-10-23T11:18:34.674+08:00This is a video Jin Quan and I did during IT class today. Learnt about movie maker and we totally finished the task teacher asked us to in 5min! haha.. =) But it's totally nonsensical. Just gotta hope that teacher won't flip. haha.. =)ENJOY!
Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-62966538824799393812008-10-23T09:13:00.004+08:002008-10-23T09:52:28.817+08:00New Picasa is super cool! u can drag and resize the pictures for collage! cool! haha.. i gotta tell esther later sia! =)Just some updates la.. have been very busy and exhausted from sch, house, etc..I'm glad semester is coming to an end. Exams are coming but by God's grace, so far, i'm still quite on track. one more report, two more papers, i'm done with my supposedly last semester in my Uni lifeEsther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-29933249245541072582008-10-12T00:18:00.000+08:002008-10-12T00:19:50.707+08:00I can't feel You movin' insideI don't hear Your voice whisperin' in the nightAnd I've never seen You with these eyesAm I a fool, am I just a fool?They ask how I follow what I can't seeWhy I trust in a love that my arms won't reachI don't need You, don't need You, to prove it to meI'll be a fool, yes I'll be a fool'Cause blessed are those who have not seen and yet believeAnd blessed are the hands Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-3098111347011444122008-09-22T23:22:00.005+08:002008-09-22T23:47:42.146+08:00my house is so nice now~! =)Shifted the study out of our master bedroom to the future baby room and the former study is now a cosy corner AND the unintended "storeroom" is now clean and transformed into a nice guest room AND we are gonna do up the balcony! =)So funny tt many people are so puzzled when we say that we are revamping our house. haha.. they are like "but u just shifted in for 3mths!" Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-84325012949869765872008-09-16T01:00:00.005+08:002008-09-16T01:38:42.221+08:00Today I saw a 5min slideshow of paralympics on Channel 5.I was so touched, I teared.Their determination and the confidence really amazed me.Homan/Walraven won Women's Doubles Open on wheelchair.The soccer team with blind players.The many swimmers who do not have limbs and needed "tappers".Igor Plotnikov of Russia won the gold medal in the Men's 100m Backstroke and he has no arms.Li Duan who won Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-13625933471963816142008-09-06T23:11:00.005+08:002008-09-08T00:19:11.767+08:00With esther pui see around, I just totally have no drive to blog cos she'll do all the blogging! haha.. =) Anyway, this wk hasn't seen esther much cos I was really rushing sch work, shoe orders, house warming invitation cards, FUN on SUN flyers, slacking, cooking and having frens over. =) Quite a good Sabbath cos I took time to just slow down, rest and really pondered about my life. haha.. my Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-15683667785043474602008-08-14T12:25:00.001+08:002008-08-14T12:34:13.020+08:00 是时间到了吗？ 我们不甘心，因为那是我们应该在的地方。 但是应该和属于是不一样的。 害怕了。 厌恶了。 不快乐了。 需要时间修养、养伤。 可能是时候学习爱自己多一点。 所以时间到了吗？ 大叹一口气。 再吸一口其他地方的氧气。 有精神了。 轻松了。 时间到了吗？ 好像是。 真的是。Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-825593798254183682008-08-08T09:36:00.003+08:002008-08-08T10:33:15.252+08:00I realised I'm so lazy to blog because my xiao gu aka bestie aka esther foong (the real one for 20yrs) blog everything in such great details! AND she's so willing to wait for the pics to load! i'm totally impatient when it comes to photo blogs.. anyway, if u wanna know about:1. Kuishin-bo makan outing2. Jessie's 21st bday party3. KT trip4. KL tripplease visit her blog at http://Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-3756146317121887042008-08-06T17:10:00.003+08:002008-08-06T17:46:30.322+08:00Dun really have time to update yet but just some photos to keep u guys engaged first.wait k? hee... =)meelvinEsther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-82654293638788607122008-08-06T17:08:00.000+08:002008-08-06T17:09:27.392+08:00Hi all!From Esther Tan to now Esther Foong Tan!I'm m.a.r.r.i.e.d! =)So on http://myloveforshoes.blogspot.comI'm having aCELEBRATION PROMOTION!Buy any TWO pairs at only$35AND receive a stalk of decorative flower for FREE!p/s: two new designs coming up...If you like green or if u like brown and pink,you're gonna like my new design. =)Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-42920996662002047042008-05-26T22:18:00.005+08:002008-05-29T20:00:10.520+08:00There's some prob and my text was hyper linked!Oh ya! I love my family! I'm so thankful for all the help and support they offer.. My mum is the most efficient and resourceful person i know of and my sister is just totally supportive and she really protects me from nonsense! =) Dad and kor is equally wonderful. They have been replanting the garden and repainting the house! haha.. Kor is the power Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-71059350634897156802008-03-20T00:00:00.013+08:002008-03-20T01:06:33.378+08:00WEDDING CRAZE. Goodness.. preparation for a wedding is crazier than I thought it would be. Maybe cos we're also doing house renovation and sch and work is just so stressful and busy as well. Can't wait for my sis to come back. TAKE OVER! hahaha.. Anyway, despite preparation taking up lots of my time, I realised I hung out with people more than usual! haha.. U guys can observe that by visiting Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-21147401694613293062008-02-20T22:42:00.006+08:002008-02-20T23:45:15.290+08:00I'm FINALLY blogging again! hahaha.. ESTHER FOONG! I'm B.L.O.G.G.I.N.G! =)Actually there are so many things to Plog but i think i'm just Plog about the more recent events first la.. =)Singapore AirshowValentine's DayPresents!This is captain Ted! 146 means 14th June which is our wedding date! =) I prepared the food! Baked rice, bolognaise mash potato, ice cream!Night SafariThe twins!CNY 2008!CNY Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-39826255223326970522008-01-20T22:33:00.000+08:002008-01-20T23:14:18.583+08:00 在属于你我的一隅， 编织着你我一个个美丽的梦。 要使这一个个美丽的梦变为真实， 到底需要多少努力、多少眼泪、多少笑声？ 这些我无法点算。 但我知道， 只要是和你一起， 没有任何难事。 在你我的世界里， 让一切成真吧！ 真的感谢上帝让我能嫁给你！Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-480872040788640302008-01-15T01:06:00.000+08:002008-01-15T01:14:46.971+08:00大白熊 長久以來我的夢想，心中兩個人的畫像，期待著未來，期待住在愛的樓房。那天你和我的對話，情緒中沒理性可講，愛情兩個字，漂浮待解決的勉強。我們若信祂信的徹底，就沒什麼好擔心。人總在失去後懂珍惜，誰又耐的住失去。 你曾經說過我高興的時候，你會比我更快樂。你曾經說過我生氣的時候，你會幫我替我出氣。從今以後當我難過的時候，你會一直抱著我。還決定養我想養的那隻大白熊。 我心中的你... 你要加油... 因为我不愿失去你... 原谅我的自私，我只想拥有真正的幸福... 属于你我的幸福。Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-22007937561516041012007-11-08T12:42:00.000+08:002007-11-08T12:59:36.269+08:00What is this beautiful thing?Oh it's macbook pro!Do you think it look good on me?How I wish it's mine?Anyone looking?Go go go!!It's mine....Hahaha.. elvin cannot resist the macbook pro!! Bought it for John cos his laptop spoilt. He has been waiting for it for so long!! =)Anyway, back to my essay first. EXAMS.Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-14304744425191206322007-10-25T23:50:00.000+08:002007-10-26T00:10:37.983+08:00Elvin is away for work this week. he's on night shift, going work at 7pm and coming out at 9:30am next day. So haven't really seen him. i miss him! hahaha.. =) Anyway, God's good cos every night, i'm occupied. =) So time passes faster. (Although I was suppose to catch up with some work this wk with elvin at work. ha.)MondayOut with Dory, Esther, Jocelyn and Charissa. Studied at Science Macs.Then Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-71698946538574819782007-10-25T00:55:00.000+08:002007-10-25T01:15:00.557+08:00 From The Inside OutA thousand times I’ve failedStill your mercy remainsShould I stumble againStill I’m caught in your graceEverlastingYour light will shine when all else fadesNever endingYour glory goes beyond all fameYour will above all elseMy purpose remainsThe art of losing myselfIn bringing you praise In my heart, in my soul I give you control Consume me from the inside out Lord Let Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-50804410276486372852007-10-23T23:52:00.000+08:002007-10-24T00:00:45.987+08:00Dear friend,Until you're the victim.Until your family is hurt.Until when you struggle daily to be nice.Until when you go through the cycle of repenting for judging and the next moment the person does something bad again, and you judge, and you repent again and you feel terrible because you are trapped in this and you feel so tired of trying to get out of it.Until when you even start doubting if Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-68333269255483732562007-10-05T12:08:00.000+08:002007-10-05T12:38:28.832+08:00Got this photo from dory that day! I think it's really well taken!! =) Love it lots! it's my screen saver photo on my HP now. =)Went Sakae with Elvin on Wed. Wanted to catch a movie but didn't make it in time cos elvin had to OT. Haven't been to sakae for ages!I remember going there so often before knowing about suki and ichiban boshi. My record there was the 18 plates of gyoza esther and i ate Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-7500667001304025812007-10-02T17:01:00.000+08:002007-10-02T17:10:05.345+08:00Question: When the door of a cubicle in a toilet is locked, what does that mean?Post your answers on my tag board! =)**the answer to be revealed on my next entry!p/s: just think using common sense. there's no trick to it. =)Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-46519168354605325652007-10-01T22:51:00.000+08:002007-10-01T23:16:34.650+08:00grandma and I!grandauntie's bday dinner! Food was good!!!The P3 got their 1,2,3 shot, we also have! =)a chef is always a chef. Ever practicing! =)Pam and I at NYDC! =)An afternoon of chocolate craze at Big O! =)Sentosa with P3, esther, dory, jason tan and jonathan.All these shots of our cool joel BUT this dude is crazily in love with pink drinks!Look at his strawberry ice blended!Ah tan and his Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-72759905766379935632007-09-26T12:34:00.000+08:002007-09-26T12:42:00.131+08:00Yoohoo!!Had a very fun weekend with john and friends!Saturday:Maria's outdoor wedding!Sunday:Wheelock and Big O with P3 and elvinMonday:Dim Sum buffet and Sentosa with P3(-des), Esther Foong, Dory, Jonathan and Jason Tan.NYDC dinner with the above minus Dory, plus des, elvin and pam.I wanted to do a p-log but i think to save time, please just visit:esther foong's bloghttp://Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-80121098978633201902007-09-20T00:06:00.000+08:002007-09-20T00:41:40.705+08:00Thought just drop by to blog a little. =)Since i've completed two tests and a presentation. Have a break, have a kit kat! =)I'm now wearing braces! gonna be with it for 8 mths, just in time for wedding photos. -phew- but i seriously hate taking pictures now. Braces are NOT the best accesories to go with any fashion. Went for netballuxion 2007, got a really difficult grouping. Got second in the Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-77734182504903811912007-09-08T22:10:00.000+08:002007-09-08T22:34:11.650+08:00On My WayI'm far away from what I've knownand there's static on the radioJust a girl in a car on a lonely highwayDriving up and down this winding roadIt's getting darkthe stores are closedThe map is wrinkledmy coffee's turned to greyBut I'm on my wayI'm on my wayThere seems to be no end in sightBut I know I'll be alrightI'm on my wayI'm on my wayDon't give up on meI'm on my waySo many beat-up Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-52018539993458833322007-08-13T22:09:00.000+08:002007-08-13T22:20:59.466+08:00I am engaged!! =)Haha.. This sounds weird. Feels weird.Yes, elvin proposed and details, please visit his blog. http://swakoo.blogspot.com/That's HIS version though. haha.. Until I have time to tell u guys the whole process. MY VERSION. =)Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-24114900497101297152007-08-01T13:06:00.000+08:002007-08-05T22:54:56.365+08:00I think recently more free so can blog more. haha.. =) Anyway, I'm a lazy girl so let picture do the talking ba. =) Care and ShareSuper proud of region 11/12 youths. put up a carnival for the elderly, sang, did deco, tear down, video, sound, everything! After which some of us went for dinner and this is for Pastor Jeremy. Boys and girls forever at different tables.(note: boys acting gay)After Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-74152963982346886172007-07-19T12:19:00.000+08:002007-07-31T17:11:17.246+08:00 Continue from previous post.....Elvin as the best man for Ryan's wedding! Esther and I at NDP rehearsal! Fireworks! Thank you Joel for giving us the tickets!Went shopping with these 3 boys after morning service! hahaha.. i DID NOT force them to wear the shades.Net Pot luck!(Nic say should be called container luck cos we didn't use pots) this is a random shot.Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-68025023267731145632007-07-18T10:21:00.000+08:002007-07-18T11:47:48.549+08:00Ok.. I'm back! haha..Anyway, this is gonna be a super long entry cos it's a PLOG~! photo blog. =)TAIWAN TRIP WITH XIAOWEI.Day 1 Taking off on SQ! my first time taking SQ. It's COOL! they served magnum for dessert!Center bottom: It's squid mouth. my roomDay 2Day 3 Day 4 shoes at S$8.80 Day 5 Day 6: HOME! THINGS I BOUGHTEsther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-40269432867017176212007-05-15T15:40:00.000+08:002007-05-15T16:17:33.448+08:00Mother's Day on Sunday was a SUCCESS! Many thanks to the Baking Team:Jonathan, Fabian, Declan, Joash, Charis Wong.We baked a total of 2180 cookies in 14.5hrs~!Many thanks to the Wrapping Team:Jonathan, Fabian, Joash, Charis Wong, Samantha, Huimin, Janice, Charissa, Esther Foong, Esther Chong, Qiuxia, Gabriel, Elvin, Caleb, Yvonne.We wrapped near 218 mini cookie hampers. =) Many thanks to the Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-79527970918875511542007-05-05T09:57:00.000+08:002007-05-05T10:55:37.310+08:00i have been wanting to blog consistently but i always end up thinking what i wanna blog in my mind then after that i got lazy and felt that i've blogged already. hahaha.. weird eh? Oh ya! talking about weird.. i haven't done the "6 weird things" task Jonathan gave! opps. =)Anyway, John came by on Monday and Tues with his 3 KL friends. my.. they are so cute! hahaha.. the two girls were so sweet Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-11932685657757729202007-04-30T20:35:00.000+08:002007-04-30T20:37:33.206+08:00myloveforshoes is having aMOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL PROMOTION! ORDER BEFORE 7TH MAYandGET A FREE HERSHEY'S MINI-HAMPER!Pamper mum with a pair of artfully designed canvas shoes anddelight her taste buds with our own specially packed chocolate gift hamper! =)Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-25610136468005513642007-04-26T22:18:00.000+08:002007-04-26T23:53:55.005+08:00Everything in it's TimeSometimes I wonder what lies ahead How long till my hunger is fed They say it's hard to make it in this part of town So many people on this merry-go-round (br)Some folks try astrology Some turn to crystal balls To find an answer, To get through it all I just fall on my knees and I try to pray In the silence I can hear Him say The river runs and the river hides Out to the Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-12668989623099837362007-04-08T16:47:00.000+08:002007-04-08T17:26:30.988+08:00Haven't blog for quite a long while. but i'm REALLY busy la. glad that now is study break and i can finally start catching up with sch work and revise for exams. =)Anyway, represented MOE and played the Public Service Netball Tournament. It was SO fun! haha.. We got third in the end. 1st runner up was also MOE. But we didn't get champion. =( In case you thought it's quite an easy competition, Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-59693334879592573922007-02-12T17:54:00.000+08:002007-02-12T17:54:00.683+08:00OH YA! THE SHOES HAVE SHIFTED!http://myloveforshoes.blogspot.comthe official website is coming up soon!http://myloveforshoes.comhehe.. it's a ".com" k! haha.. but think need some time before it is up BUT anyway, it's so formal! haha...Frankly, wanna thank many of you who have been so supportive and to date we've sold 8 pairs and 5 more orders came in just 2days ago! praise God. =) Although we're Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1170944204449200302007-02-08T22:10:00.000+08:002007-02-09T00:19:09.866+08:00New design! This design can be done on other colours. Note the blue and silver glitter? it brings out the elegance of the shoe! Do click on the pic to see the photo the bear is holding. This hand-drawn shoe is at $16.90 (SOLD)Remakes are available. Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1170747115008703802007-02-06T15:17:00.000+08:002007-02-09T00:18:11.626+08:00Esther foong and I did more shoes this wk and they're all sold! Got more orders which we're still trying to come up with ideas. =)Anyway, other than the SAILOR series and the WHITE pair, below is the LACE and RIBBON series. =) Hope you guys like them. Again, if u want to own a pair, just drop me an email at east23@hotmail.com with the design you want and your shoe size. =)God Bless!Beautiful dullEsther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1170257079071580062007-01-31T23:15:00.000+08:002007-02-12T18:08:22.297+08:00 The Sailor Series (blue)also available in red and white or green and white.$18.50 (SOLD)Remakes are available.The Star is made of metal wire. the face of the shoe is actually purple glitterish (can't really see eh?)$14.90 (SOLD)Remakes are available.made two pairs of shoes over the past 2wks. Just trying out. The blue sailor one sold to Charis wong le. I'm wearing the white one myself. haha.. =)Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1169782737891444602007-01-26T11:30:00.000+08:002007-01-26T12:07:50.623+08:00Just a quick photo update. =) Still have lotsa hmwk to complete. Later still have coaching then bringing another sch for their competition. Busy but fulfilled. haha.. =) My town, Kota Tinggi is quite badly flooded. They are expecting at 3rd time cos it has been raining the past two days non stop.. Went back last Sunday and during church service, whenever pastor mentioned abt the flood, some Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1165384152152582812006-12-06T12:42:00.000+08:002006-12-09T09:00:40.500+08:00Ok Charis, i'm BACK. muahaha! =)November was a really eventful month. Exams, 180, 21st bday party, graduation, etc. Dec will be more concentrated on coaching as January and February will be my students' tournament. Kanjiong sia! =)Exam was quite ok. God really blessed! there's this Chinese Lit module that we'll be tested on 29 lit texts' translations and appreciations. Of which only 6 will be Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1163693362276805322006-11-16T23:55:00.000+08:002006-11-17T00:09:22.286+08:00I am so fat.I feel fat.I am stinking fat!Man.. exams suck cos u end up eating at all the weird timings and u dun have time to exercise and u also dun dare to exercise cos it'll make u too tired. So, u just keep getting fatter and fatter! Save me, Lord!!Anyway, I finally finished all the essays for this semester! I think I did about 12 essays. Can u believe it? I can't. Ask any arts students in Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1162910420991624362006-11-07T22:12:00.000+08:002006-11-07T22:40:21.470+08:00Ok.. I have a paper tmr and i haven't really finished studying. Frankly, i'm too distracted by my bday party preparation. =) However, i'm really having lotsa fun planning it! =) Although changed venue and date so many times, now everything is finally confirmed. It's gonna be banquet-style buffet with western food served. Dress code is Shiny Bling. and xiaowei is so excited about winning the Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1161792699225643662006-10-25T23:10:00.000+08:002006-10-26T00:11:39.463+08:00 Got these from jia wen's wedding... =) really sweet.Have been so busy with so many things recently.. but i'm glad everything has been still good. Dunno how but God is really GOOD.. =)Frankly, i think i dunno how to blog le. haha.. i looked at the page for so long and i dunno what to write!Anyway the couple in our class of 11 pple quarrelled today.. and i was the he shi lao! haha.. recently, Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1161531702132195682006-10-22T23:08:00.001+08:002006-10-22T23:41:42.133+08:00Honour your parents.Define parents.Honour your parents.Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1161531649716350542006-10-22T23:08:00.000+08:002006-10-22T23:40:49.846+08:00Honour your parents.Define parents.Honour your parents.Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1159744664038773572006-10-02T07:08:00.000+08:002006-10-02T07:17:44.050+08:00I miss my family...I miss those days when after sch, I came back to a house that's lively, noisy and freshly cooked dinner..I miss mum forcing us to do devotions together after dinner.I miss sleeping side by side with sis and chatting into late nights.I miss hanging out with John.I miss deciding for John what he should wear and how he should gel his hair.I miss choosing earrings for mum when Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1155658081555201052006-08-16T00:04:00.000+08:002006-08-16T00:22:05.320+08:00I can't believe this is happening.It's crazy.God's gonna rock the house down sia.Devil, SHOO! =)Lord, You are more precious than silver.Lord, You are more costly than gold.Lord, You are more beautiful than diamond.And nothing I desire,Compares with You.Nothing can be compared with You, Lord.I desire only You.Sweep me away in Your presence.Love ya so much, Father.**********************************Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1154680405520857252006-08-04T15:10:00.000+08:002006-08-04T16:35:31.173+08:00I'm cooking now! Baking to be exact. =) Wrapped chicken with Bacon. Now it's baking. Hopefully it's nice. should have taken a picture before coating the sauce. =)Woohoo! I just tasted it. It is FANTASTIC! haha.. nice. Show u guys a lil la. =)It's salty and creamy. NICE! =) Got mushrooms too. hehe.. =)This is one piece that i took out for sis to try. =) It's chicken wrapped with cheese, spring Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1152711479905551562006-07-12T21:14:00.000+08:002006-07-12T21:46:20.860+08:00Hi all!You'd have seen the advertisement in papers BUT you'd not know that ELVIN is in it! muahaha.. =)Anyway, Jasmine Trias (American Idol second runner up) will be starring in drama, Asian Superstar this SATURDAY (15th July) in EXPO 3, 4pm! AND elvin is acting as one of the finalist hence he'll be singing WITH Jasmine Trias. Heh..AND I've got TICKETS for you guys. =) I've got a few 10s. Please Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1151385067119899562006-06-27T12:31:00.000+08:002006-06-27T13:11:07.416+08:00A youth's tears on Sunday touched my heart.I never knew I could be an impact.I never knew the youths love me that much.I never knew I'd be noticed if I'm not in service or activities.I dun even know when I became the information centre for church's stuff.I never knew a hug, a pat on the shoulder or a small note can make such a difference.All I knew was I need to be at services and activities cos Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1150783097098381882006-06-20T12:51:00.000+08:002006-06-20T13:58:17.166+08:00Ok.. Everyone is blogging so frequently now! Was reading es.foong's blog and it's really an inspiration sia! =) Anyway, too many things happened these weeks and months so let's just settle for a photo blog k? haha.. =)KUANTAN TRIP -my family and uncle Ku's familySetting offIn kuantan, even the tea got sizes la! lowest right corner, dad's is regular and kor's large. And john owns a vegetarian Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1146136067926546912006-04-27T18:26:00.000+08:002006-04-27T19:07:48.070+08:00dunno what's wrong with my laptop.. hai.. Really need to send it for repair.. =(Anyway, my contract with W.o.o.d.l.a.n.d.s R.i.n.g S.e.c. has ended. Really gonna miss them so much.. Last two weeks i sent so much time with them, going for competition together, trainings, striving to win,... Seriously, if one asks me what is the most important thing I taught them this near one year, I would say, Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1144210092260123352006-04-05T10:45:00.000+08:002006-04-05T12:10:28.633+08:00Have been such a long while since i blogged. Very busy and tiring. As every uni student would know, this is the peak period which presentations and essays are due. For me, I've worked till 1-3am for a few times just trying to finish everything before deadline. Now, two more to go! One of which is due tmr morning. Haha.. dead. =)Although we are bored in class, we do silly stuff and this is what Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1141891912116991632006-03-09T15:42:00.000+08:002006-03-09T16:11:52.166+08:00I'm in NUS Chinese library now. I'm so sleepy! =( It is really hard to understand those dusty language discussion books. Seriously, I'm totally clueless as to how to write this 3000word chinese essay. It is about 从修辞角度探讨欧化。Frankly, what is it? Struggling so much.. not much resources also.. =(Really need God's help...Anyway, have been really busy and exhausted but i'm enjoying it! I'm really glad Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1141830607547259792006-03-08T23:08:00.000+08:002006-03-08T23:10:07.546+08:00Matthew just uploaded a song for Esther =)Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1136349520449555112006-01-04T12:29:00.000+08:002006-01-04T23:34:07.720+08:00hey hey hey! anyone interested in learning GUITAR? Got to know a good one! =)Pneumusic Design(Bukit Timah Plaza)Guitar course for BeginnersAge 10-14yrs$250 for 8 lessonsAge 15-18yrs$270 for 8 lessonsFor first-timers (as in you've never attended an course in this school), a registration fee of $20 is applicable. =)There's also a GROUP DISCOUNT if you were to register in group of 5.To enquire or Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1135758591532383932005-12-28T16:00:00.000+08:002005-12-29T00:41:37.610+08:00生病了啦！很不舒服。在家休息了3天。好想出去走走。很想念去年的圣诞节。今年就要接近尾声了，而我似乎有很多遗憾。很多得做的事没做，而不该做或说的却无意中做了。人们常说‘光阴似箭，日月如梭”，的确是真的。今年过得很快，在我还没来得及反应，就过去了。如果时光可以倒流，我希望可以至少回到11月。当然今年也有好的事物。如可以认识saula, aaron, christine, honglay, jason oon, sis grace, 和好多好多其他人。今年最庆幸的，除了可以在NIE就读和有一个很可爱的班，就是和一班好朋友去悉尼旅行。每当我回想那段光阴，我都不经意地会心一笑。每个早上，我们聚集在餐厅准备三明治，包好分配。因为旅费有限，我们很多时候都得靠双脚从一个地方步行到另一个。有一次，chris 说只要步行10分钟就能到晚餐的地方，可是我们却整整走了45分钟！！而且是在摄氏零下！！ Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1135348233639502382005-12-23T21:44:00.000+08:002005-12-23T22:30:35.183+08:00Finally more or less done with all the projects on hand. The last one is the children Christmas prog tmr. =) Have been practising with the children for the past few days and i'm really proud of them cos they learned so fast and were so energetic. =) Just hope that tmr, everything will run smoothly and many children will know that Christmas is really all abt Jesus and not santa or candy canes. =)Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1133409814921545822005-12-01T12:00:00.000+08:002005-12-01T12:03:34.946+08:00Love East Timor Projecti'm collecting clothes, slippers, shoes, accessories (earrings, belts, hair bands, etc), soft toys, ornaments (e.g. photo frames etc) for Love East Timor project. If you wish to contribute, drop me an email @ east23@hotmail.comFor VFC youths, collection dates at the edge is 3rd and 10th Dec or 4th at your regional locations. =)Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1132761699168810732005-11-23T23:58:00.000+08:002005-11-24T00:01:39.226+08:00Although i'm really tired and sleepy now, i still wanna blog! Really enjoyed myself thoroughly today.. Never knew birthday can be this fun! =) So, today is my 20th birthday. the BIG "2". haha.. =)Started off the day with coaching which was definitely a very good experience cos today we had a friendly match with AMK and they are good. Lost quite badly but i think it was due to that my girls are Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1132413660609662912005-11-19T23:23:00.000+08:002005-11-19T23:21:00.710+08:00Man.. I'm so so so tired BUT happy! Exams are over, the fever poster is more or less done, mum's kindergarten's graduation also over, NO MORE LATE NIGHTS and EARLY MORNINGS! =) Ok.. FINE i'm still online now. haha.. =)Anyway, was so touched at today's graduation ceremony. The kids are so cute and innocent. What have we been missing out in these kids? Will try to get my hands on some photos to Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1131376867632987872005-11-07T00:14:00.000+08:002005-11-08T00:25:38.343+08:00I CANNOT UNDERSTAND.Aren't they important too?They do not deserve these kinda second class citizen treatments. God favours them LOTS!What are friends for?In time of need, who do we seek help from? (other than God)God gave us wisdom to have friends and build relationships with people.I CANNOT UNDERSTAND.Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1130426974467974862005-10-27T23:23:00.000+08:002005-10-27T23:35:28.180+08:00Alright.. yesterday marked my FINAL presentation for this semester and u have no idea how happy i am. It has been so torturous attending THIS morning lect. It starts at stinking 8.30am BUT u better be there early cos if not the lecturer will give u a good long stare to make u really guilty ALTHOUGH u reached at 8.20am. Ask any uni student, WHO ACTUALLY COMES ON TIME FOR SUCH AN EARLY LECT?! but Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1129354159658287262005-10-15T12:48:00.000+08:002005-10-15T13:29:19.700+08:00Yoohoo! =) Definitely had a fun time yesterday. Went for Jocelyn's 21st bday party at some poshy 64th storey bar in republic plaza. =) Dress code was formal so it was really fun to dress up. haha.. Credits to Esther Foong for kindly lending me her clothes cos it was too rush for me to get anything cos party slipped my mind as i was busy with sch work.. =( As the bar only admits 18years old and Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1128607389552600402005-10-06T21:12:00.000+08:002005-10-06T22:03:09.606+08:00Finally have time to sit down, relax and blog.. =)These two weeks were really hectic for me.. Other than to prepare for 2 presentations and an extra long essay!! Also an emotion roller coaster. =(However, really saw God's hand of protection, embracement of encouragement and love. =)I guess it's always when we really run out of ideas or solutions or are desperate then we get closer to God.. But Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1127734299720554012005-09-26T19:30:00.000+08:002005-09-26T19:35:07.993+08:00也许 ──葬歌 也许你真是哭得太累也许，也许你要睡一睡，那么叫夜鹰不要咳嗽。蛙不要号，蝙蝠不要飞，不许阳光拨你的眼帘，不许清风刷上你的眉，无论谁都不能惊醒你，撑一伞松荫庇护你睡，也许你听这蚯蚓翻泥，听这小草的根须吸水，也许你听这般的音乐比那咒骂的人声更美；那么你先把眼皮闭紧，我就让你睡，我让你睡，我把黄土轻轻盖著你我叫纸钱儿缓缓的飞。 this poem is written by poet, 闻一多. He wrote this after his 4yr old daughter died of sickness.This is one of few poems that really touched me. Since my major is Chinese lit, I have to read lotsa poems and majority of them are just Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1127494158567395362005-09-24T00:24:00.000+08:002005-09-24T00:49:18.636+08:00我回来了！alright.. time to blog again!! =)Really tired today but I enjoyed myself thoroughly! =) TOTALLY!! EXTREMELY! haha.. Went for an outdoor movie with elvin at the Starlight cinema (the padang). This is our second time! 1st was at Fort Canning. Thank God for good weather! =) Anyhow, I have to say... INITIAL D is such a nice show! love all the racing scenes. =) And sorry elvin but i've to say it Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1126233533828392612005-09-12T20:02:00.000+08:002005-09-12T20:17:37.596+08:00apparently, many were unable to read the previous post. haha.. it appeared perfectly fine on blogger! dunno la. heh.. =) This week has been a really busy week.. =( So tired!Other than really busy in sch i.e. preparation for the Mid-Autumn Festival, the actual event, studying, doing projects, etc. Even went NUS Chinese Lib on friday to find some lit resources.. No choice la.. NIE and NTU lib very Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1125976623369644472005-09-06T10:46:00.000+08:002005-09-06T11:17:03.400+08:00好累啊！！ 昨天竟然从9am 到6：30pm 一直待在学校里。然后再继续赶到Yishun至9点多。回到家又立刻赶功课。okok.. 我承认我再做完功课后，又看电视la.=) 真的越来越担心自己是否可以应付越来越繁重的课业.. 毕竟现在已正式接任在CLEAR club 的职务，对于接踵而至的活动与会议，我的心情是即兴奋又紧张。不知道啦！只有多多祷告，祈求上帝给我力量和懂得安排时间的智慧。 =）对了！我可能有机会一所中学担任英式女篮教练！哈哈.. 还不能透露校名啦。=）真的要感谢主。因为我正在愁今年的FEVER100的费用该怎么办，上帝便给了我这个open door! =) Prayers work!好了，我得去上课了。用汉语拼音打字还真难！！！ practice makes perfect then! =)Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1125315949133787722005-08-29T19:13:00.000+08:002005-08-29T19:45:49.156+08:00Chris is gone. BUT this guy is smart enough to email us constantly. hehe.. maybe cos he hasn't got much to do YET. Wait till he join this club join that club then sure busy again. What to do, our Chris so smart. haha.. =) And nice too! (judging at the turn up at his departure. More than mission teams leaving la!) haha.. maybe cos it's a saturday and the timing is quite alright. =)Anyway, elvin isEsther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1125069037891793492005-08-26T22:34:00.000+08:002005-08-26T23:10:37.930+08:00Yoohoo!! my first blog entry using my new laptop!! muahaha.. man.. it has been a long wait and i'm so so happy that i finally got it. =)Anyway, yesterday was really a great day. Not only i got my laptop, elvin gave me flowers!! haha.. no occasion. Just surprise loh.. Really happy. =)Also, i went to esther's house to set up my laptop then chatted with auntie Jenny and esther. It was rather Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1124791852878703762005-08-23T18:02:00.000+08:002005-08-23T18:10:52.883+08:00I've been in school since 9am and still here at 6pm!! CLEAR club meeting at 6:30pm when i ended sch at 2:30pm.Anyway, it's a day full of International Phonetic Alphebets, IPA in short. First was the Chinese version then the English version. Frankly, though they are supposed to be the same, they are disgustingly DIFFERENT. man.. i spent the last one and a half hour in the lib cafe solving them.. Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1124636747369012252005-08-21T22:34:00.000+08:002005-08-21T23:05:47.396+08:00John is back. =)Heh.. it was his birthday yesterday and i'm so glad we were able to celebrate for him. i love celebrating birthday for my love ones. This month i celebrated for sis, esther foong and john. =) Next one will be in Sept which is my elder bro's bday. heh.. cool!! =)Oh ya! talking abt birthdays. I just realised wei siang is the second one in our region which has the same birthdate as Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1123682714256640632005-08-10T21:39:00.000+08:002005-08-10T22:05:14.326+08:00Haven't blog for really long!! Just a brief update. I'm currently in NIE (thank God) and is offered Chinese specialisation as a major. Very miraculous and I am really thankful to God for all these. =)Man.. I'm so full right now. Ate buffet with joel, joash, elvin and esther just now. No more these sorta things! fats... accumulate... Then we went to shop around the guys' clothes for banquet Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1117163781534887882005-05-27T10:06:00.000+08:002005-06-01T22:43:05.470+08:00CHEAP LOBANG FOR MP3s: CREATIVE, APPLE IPODS, SAMSUNG!Yoohoo, i'm just gonna paste my prices here so if u guys are interested, just drop me an email (east23@hotmail.com) or call me la. Prices may be lower. =)APPLE (comes with ear piece and USB cable)SHUFFLE 512MB $178SHUFFLE 1GB $265IPOD MINI 4GB $348 BLUE, PINK, SILVER. GREENIPOD MINI 6GB $439 BLUE, PINK, SILVER, GREENIPOD Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1112023112919581372005-03-28T22:46:00.000+08:002005-03-28T23:18:32.946+08:00ok... think it's time for an update. =)Results are out. though not fantastic, i'm contented with it. It's really God's grace. =) Applied for NUS Business and NIE. Really hope i can get into NIE... Do keep me in prayers eh? =)Went Turkey for holidays two weeks ago. ALONE but with a tour group.. Frankly, it's really better to go with friends or family.. It was such a boring trip.. It's a tour groupEsther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1107397327248253682005-02-03T09:53:00.000+08:002005-02-03T10:22:07.246+08:00Ok, i'm back. At the request of Joyce! grr... hahha.. no la. The only reason why i'm here blogger at 9:53am is because, i'm at home and why am i at home when i should be working, you ask, it's because i've QUITTED my job! muahaha... You have no idea how relieved and happy i am... =)
Anyhow, this whole month of intensive work is definitely a great experience.. No i'd say teachers have NO LIFE! Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635679.post-1105203064057322172005-01-09T01:19:00.000+08:002005-01-09T00:51:04.056+08:00I MISS MY BROTHER.
As absurd it may sound, I actually cried the night John left. Everytime if i come home late, i'd definitely expect John to be in his room playing the guitar or in mum's room using the computer. Today, I realised these things will nv happened again at least for the following 3mths.. Then even if next time, it's just different le.. He has only one identity, i.e Malaysian. No Esther Tan Lixinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052759991438724587noreply@blogger.com