tHe pRincesS DiAry

Yikes, i just turned 24. The realization of that has officially hit in. Actually, i'm taking it pretty well, cos i don't exactly feel my age. I suppose we age in thoughts, and responsiblities. But inside, we remain the same- i'm still the child i was years ago. I still cherish the same things, family, friends, passion in living life. A friend mentioned that december babies are romantics at heart. I cannot agree more on that. So, happy birthday to all december lovefools!

Me and dear have the exact birthdate! This year, we celebrated at the JEWELBOX atop Mt Faber. Dinner was great, and the view was fantastic. To top it off, there was snow! (achm, artificial foam no less, but hey, wat to expect... close enough la) Than we took the cable car, which chris has not been on for at least a decade :p Its quite creepy riding in it at night le, but that was alright. Thanks for the lovely night sweetie!















Put everything in the Lord's hand, and eventually you will see the Lord's hand in everything.

Alrighty, i was told by my near-perfect boyfriend to post more of my thoughts and feelings here. After excluding out all thoughts related to science (and more science), (still science...), who am i kidding! i'm not THAT dorky! Anyways, i came across an interesting article, and i'd like to dedicate the following post, to my dearest darling, Chris. And, can i say, that i do believe you fall under the "CONFIDENT" category of Singaporean men. But they forgot "PRAGMATIC" and "CYNICAL"...


Smarter, richer – but not taller, please
TODAY, WEDNESDAY, DEC 06, 2006

WOMEN can be more educated
and wealthier than their partners,
but preferably not taller.
This was one of the findings
in a survey of about 800 men between
25 and 59 years old, by
Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of
Business and Accountancy.
It found that 34 per cent of
the men had no reservations
about marrying a woman who
was better educated, earned
more, or came from a wealthier
family.
But if the woman was taller
than them, this percentage
dropped to 22 per cent.
And when it comes to the
trickiest dating question of all —
who makes the first move — six
in 10 men said it’s up to them, as
is footing the bill.
The survey also offered other
insights into the male psyche, including
some double standards.
For instance, half the men would
not marry a woman who smoked,
yet 28 per cent of the men surveyed
were regular smokers.
Twelve per cent of men found
it “forgivable” if a husband has an
affair, compared to only 8 per
cent who were willing to forgive
a wife who strays.
Twenty-one per cent said they
would not marry someone who is
not a virgin, but 31 per cent said
they were “okay” with pre-marital
sex.
Another interesting finding:
19 per cent would pay for sex,
and another 31 per cent were
agreeable to using sex toys to
enhance their sexual relationships.
The survey classified men
by their values and attitudes,
grouping men into four types —
Liberals, Chauvinists, the Confident,
and the Anxious (see box).
Said lead researcher Henry
Koh: “Most studies in the past
looked at the population as a
whole. This time we are going
for a holistic view of men’s values,
lifestyle and activities.”
The survey is the seventh
such annual survey on various
consumer groups by the polytechnic.

Oh! and i do think you are taller than me by a tad...
Well.. that should work out fine than..

In the hopes of understanding my spiritual self better, this quiz did surface out many a things that are truely characteristic of myself and my responses to a variety of things. Just a tad mildly surprised at the accuracy of this, but it does get me thinking....


Personality Type
Inspiring (Virtue - Courage)
Personality Traits
ambitious, charger, confident/determined , intuitive, persuasive, spontaneous, adaptable, responsible
Flesh Type & Traits(Over-bearing)
pushy/ ready-fire-aim, domineering/intimidating, egotistical, restless, insensitive, undisciplined, over-bearing, can't say no
What I Want
opportunities, variety, change, challenges, appreciation, praise, leadership
Biblical Characters
Peter, David, Joseph
Likely Spiritual Gift(s)
leadership
exhortation
Favorite Question
What can this become?
Measures Results By
goals met, people grow
Leadership Style (Technique)
leader, administrator
Works Best
(Relationally)
fast, with a team
Motivated By
verbal or written appreciation
Most Easily Recruited By
opportunities
Goal Setting
end is important
Teach By
variety
Attitude Toward Meetings
good - looking for new ideas
Attitude Toward Authority
tolerate
Deals With Reality By
enriches
I Will Respond To
genuineness and positive attitude, a personal visit; take time to show me a program that is moving, quality, a strong sense of leadership and direction
What I Want From You
to be friendly, open and enthusiastic, you want to know who I am, your actions follow your words, openness and honesty, acceptance, praise

Understanding your personality can help you find out what makes you tick. Itaccomplishes 3 things:
1. Recognizing the implications of our identity in Christ and His life in us in the context of personality,
2. Recognizing that personality analysis is not putting someone in a box, but rather helping them to fully mature and grow in their personality identity, and
3. Distinguishing personality from flesh (personality is God designed and flesh is an orchestration of Satan and personal self-effort).

I guess there's alot of flesh that God wants to bring my attention to. I just thank Him that He cares enough for me to discipline me.

Find out what makes you tick at: http://www.lifetime.org/get/equipped/

Hmmmm.... O well, maybe.

Colourgenics: my profile

You have a vivid imagination and this is good. Great inventors, explorers all had inventive, imaginative minds. Your friends and acquaintances may consider you over-imaginative and given to fantasy or day-dreaming. So what ? this is a part of your character and charm.You are lazy - you dream of a peaceful, calm, uncluttered and uncomplicated life. Your ideal would be to share a permanent base with some person or persons who would be able to demonstrate on-going love, peace and security.Nothing seems to be going right for you and you are thwarted every way you turn. You are not at all happy with the situation but it would appear that there is very little that you can do about it at this time. Sit back and let the situation take its course, because at this time you feel that there is nothing you can do to change whatever needs to be changed.You are being unduly influenced by the situation that is all around you. You do not like the feeling of loneliness and whatever it is that seems to separate you from others. You know that life can be wonderful and you are anxious to experience life in all its aspects, to live it to the full. You therefore resent any restriction or limitations that are being imposed on you and you insist on going it alone.You are anxious about all the limitations to which you are subjected to at this time. You feel that you are not valued for what or who you are. You need OUT. So why procrastinate any longer - MOVE!

http://www.paulgoldinresearch.com/cg/

Ok ok it stops here... he he he..

You Are Cyclops

Dedicated and responsible, you will always remain loyal to your cause. You are a commanding leader - after all, you can kill someone just by looking at them. Power: force beams from your eyes

Really over-indulging in these tests aren't i??

Your Five Variable Love Profile

Propensity for Monogamy: Your propensity for monogamy is high. You find it easy to be devoted and loyal to one person. And in return, you expect the same from who you love. Any sign of straying, and you'll end things. Experience Level: Your experience level is high. You've loved, lost, and loved again. You have had a wide range of love experiences. And when the real thing comes along, you know it! Dominance: Your dominance is low. This doesn't mean you're a doormat, just balanced. You know a relationship is not about getting your way. And you love to give your sweetie a lot of freedom. Cynicism: Your cynicism is low. You are an eternal optimist when it comes to love and romance. No matter how many times you've been hurt - you're never bitter. You believe in one true love, your perfect soulmate. And if you haven't found true love yet, you know you will soon. Independence: Your independence is medium. In relationships, you need both "me time" and "we time." You usually find it easy to be part of a couple. But occasionally you start to feel a little smothered.

Wooo... Oh so true!!!

You Are Likely a First Born

At your darkest moments, you feel guilty. At work and school, you do best when you're researching. When you love someone, you tend to agree with them often. In friendship, you are considerate and compromising. Your ideal careers are: business, research, counseling, promotion, and speaking. You will leave your mark on the world with discoveries, new information, and teaching people to dream.

Heh big on quizes...

Your Values Profile

Loyalty: You value loyalty highly. You're completely devoted to your friends and family. Even if they totally screw up, you're still there for them. Just make sure they're equally loyal to you! Honesty: You don't really value honesty. You do value getting your way, no matter what. And if a little lying is required to do that, no problem. A few white lies never hurt anyone (at least, that's what you tell yourself!) Generosity: You value generosity highly. So much so that you often put your own needs last. There's nothing wrong with having a caring heart... But you may want to rethink your "open wallet" policy. Humility: You value humility a fair amount. You tend to be an easy going, humble person. But occasionally your ego takes over. You have a slight competitive streak - and the need to be the best. Tolerance: You value tolerance a fair amount. You are open to new cultures, beliefs, and ideas. You have very few prejudices that you're aware of. And while you are tolerant, you do stand true to what you believe.

The JEALOUSY test
You are 30.16% jealous!
For this test, the average jealousy percentage is 35.54%.519547 people have taken this test to date.
This percentage means that :
•You are not a jealous person, but sometimes can be.
•Occasionally, you over-react to situations.
•Most of the time, you trust the people around.
•Jealously will not be a major issue in relationships, but you might want to improve your self-esteem

You can do it to at: http://tests.student.com/jealousytest.php

"Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom." Psalm 90:12
Work has absolutely been piling in, there's so much to do, so much to learn. I really need to get it going. God, teach me to be diligent in work, for it is your hand that brought me here. Friends and co-workers at school have been extremely encouraging and fun to hang around with, i thank God for the chance to be surrounded by such intellectuals who care and are so real.
Walking with people has also proven to be more and more difficult. I've grown to love their souls more than their temporary happiness. The deeper you enter into their lives, the more you care for them, the greater the responsibility you carry for them, as a friend, confider and sister in christ. Sometimes, I do feel discouraged and at times taken for granted. I want to push through, i truely want to give a 100% to my friends, but now i hope to learn, not to desire appreciation, but let them be more of tributes to God, more than wanting it for people. The one thing i want for them, is to find the true joy of living a life in God. People to care for and encourage, God only by your love can i accomplish it. Because my own love will run out, i will get tired.
Something to be thankful for, once again, the younger ones in my cell. They are truely wonderful additions to my life, to see their innocent desires and passion for God. To see how much they value and treasure our friendships and time spent together. To see the little actions they take in expressing their commitment to God and to the cell. Lord, watch over these young ones, let them grow in you, and use me to help them reach the maximum potential they can be in their lives, in their walk with you, in their studies and in their families. :)

Good Friday, the day the Lord died on the cross bearing our sins for us. This year, as good friday drew near, i was merely looking forward to it as it was a holiday. An excuse off the daily routine of work. A day where we had special church performances and an opportunity to share God with non-believing friends. Beyond that, i hadn't given this day any further thought. As it turns out, God works in ways we don't often expect. I had invited an old friend to the morning service and persuaded him to come even though it was sooooo early in the morning of a public holiday! An altar call for healing was given, specifically for injury on the right knee! Goodness, i was quite shocked to hear that, having badly injured the exact knee a couple of weeks ago and it hadn't gotten better. There, my cell leader and members were giving me the eye to obey the call (heh, thx guys). As i was at the altar and got prayed for, the word was that God would give me a strength in my heart and wisdom, understanding and intelligence this year. I had to learn to stay in His presence. Truely, I think the call for healing was more like a gentle prodding from God for me to recieve a greater blessing from Him. I really needed that. More than all this, it was a reminder for me: even when I didn't care as much for Him, He still cared for me. Thank you Jesus, for reminding me of your love on Easter.
On a lighter note, we celebrated Leonard's 28th birthday on the same day! Happy bday Bro(we'll try to go easy on the ah peh jokes this yr, lol). Everyone had a good time, looking at the pics we took, I truely thank God for the cell group. Finally we've been able to get full attendance!! (well, almost) Looking at how far the group has grown, the new and the old, God is once more reminding, that we continue to do His good work, and He will continue to pour out
unto us.

JieHui, me and david chilling at Indochine.
Doesn't David look like a new man now that he's happily attached??
















Chasing Lab tech, trip, fall, slid along floor, bang, bruised knee. Possibly the 2nd stupidest thing i can do this year...

Right here's my first post. what better way to start off by describing the stupidest thing i did in 2006 (and the year's not even half over..). Brace yourself for:
The stupidest thing i did in 2006!
Scientific experiments have always been flukes but never in history could there been one like this. I had preordered my chemical: Acetic Acid and it arrived in a big tin can. I never gave it a single thought until me and Ricky actually started the experiment one day.
We prepared the various chemicals and finally opened the can of Acetic acid, only to find granules and powder like substances.
After contemplating it for an entire minute...
Ricky: How come the acid is in powder form?
Me: i don't know... Acid can be in powder form meh?
Ricky and Me: hmm...
Ricky looks at the chemical information and makes a big discovery.
Ricky: See, it says "glacial". Its like ice mah, ice is liquid solid. So Glacial Acid is in powder form! Acid need water, so lets mix it with water!
I was so convinced by him that i readily agreed (forgetting Chem101: NEVER mix acid with water! Value your life!)
So we did our recalculations, and poured water into the beaker of acid powder. With abated breathes, Ricky stirred the concoction...
The solid powder floated... Silence..
Me: Urm.. Ricky ah, do u think maybe... there's something else inside the can ah?
We took a stick and poked around the powder in the can. Something hard..
Pouring some of the powder out, we found- the actual bottle of Acetic Acid. (The "powder" was in fact merely sand, to keep the bottle intact during shipping)
On that day, 2 PhD students tried to mix sand with water, thinking they were making acid. Our fellow researchers and Lab technicians did get a good laugh out of this.
My future does look quite bleak now..

The famous concoction...