training

Taking public transport has been part of my life's equation since before my kindergarten days i believe. I've always fascinated by the railway network, the mechanics that trains travel on tracks, and am quite intrigued by the sheer engineering capabilities to allow a railway train to switch lanes at certain crossover points. I am thankful that I'm living in Pasir Ris. Very thankful in fact. Because my town is the terminal station for the east west line, where passengers coming from the west would have to alight at Pasir Ris, hence freeing up seats. Although I am still obliged to give up my space for someone who needs it more than me.

So many ways to spend our time on the train while seating down. One could rest, take a short nap, taking a pause in life while drowning oneself in one's favourite music. One could read, or perhaps study. A short catching up of notes before your next class perhaps. One could use the time to reflect and think about the day's events, and be thankful, while learning something from the day's experience.

I was heading back home this evening after my night classes, got a seat on the train, and this lovely song was playing, and speaking to me...

What's wrong, whats getting you down
Is it something I might have said?
You're walking around
with your head to the ground
and your eyes are watery red

I know you've been through rough times
Kicked around, thrown to the ground
but you've always been the strong one
So don't tell me that nobody gets you
'cause I'm standing in your corner
Knocking at your door
You don't have to be alone

Just call my name
Let me be an answer
'cause it hurts me to see you this way
I wanna ease your pain
Help me understand
Let me be your shelter my friend

We share a bond
You and I we belong
We're like coffee and morning trains
You strip my defenses
I catch your pretenses
The same blood runs through our veins
I swore I'd be your lifeline
Made a vow that I'd surround you with love at every milestone
I'll listen when nobody gets you
I'm still standing in your corner
Waiting by your door
You don't have to be alone

Just call my name
Let me be an answer
'cause it hurts me to see you this way
I wanna ease your pain
Help me understand
Let me be your shelter my friend



It was not too long ago
You sought to understand
You helped me mend
Remember when
So promise me you'll

Call my name
Let me be an answer
'cause it hurts me to see you this way
I wanna ease your pain
Help me understand
Let my be your shelter my friend

= Corrinne May's "Shelter" =

The song was speaking to me. Because more than 70% of the events mentioned in the composition described me. Haha.

School was quite fun today. In one of our microscopic slide, after performing the usual basic gram staining, there was a smudge where there were more than a layer of bacterial cocci cells on each other. And from the view from the lens, it looked like an image of the Singapore Mobilization sign, remember the lil green image, that will keep flashing on TV whenever the Army wants to activate some reservist guys for some mob. Haha. Me and Victor began joking on how the army now uses such enhanced technology to activate people for mobs via a microscopic slide. Haha.

And so we thought it was over...


After class, Victor received a notification via his cell phone about his upcoming army mobilization in 2 weeks time.

Talk about signs.

Quest

Just got home not long ago, after spending the afternoon in church, and studying with Jared. Took a dinner break with church friends, had a little whirl at the arcade throwing balls, and sent dearie home.

Now I'm ending my night at home, with my macbook, playing a very old Hillsongs United Live CD, entitled "Everyday". And I simply love it. The original pioneer united live band, with simple instruments, simple yet meaningful lyrics. To bask oneself in God's instrumentals and music, is a perfect way to end the week, and prepare oneself for another round of challenge that's awaiting us later today.

I'm finally feeling the effect of working fulltime and studying parttime in its full entity. It is definitely not easy, and it is indeed draining. I need to re-prioritize and certain habits and lifestyle has to be compromised for me to continue in my challenging path. I shall not give this quest up, even though I know it'll be slightly demanding. Haha, it's sounding like a real-life RPG game.

Broke down on friday too. Had a bad day. Was angry at myself and disappointed too. Why? For my past mistakes that I made that its effect is taking its course. For my super judgmental spirit that I know I shouldn't have. For failing in my financial planning for the month. For having a quarrel with dad. Oh well.

All the ups and downs in this journey called life. I will continue to improve and be someone better. I will try. We all have to don't we? :)

Have a blessed week!

I will wait
Reach out my hands
before you
My Keeper, I will come running
Into your arms,
Its you I long for
With all my heart

I want to know you
You are all I want
I want to know you
More

- Reuben Morgan -
- United Live: Everyday -

Preparing

Term break will soon come to an end this week, and my transition phase of my lifestyle will soon need to be completed by this week. The official full time work + part time study will commence with another notch of difficulty.

But I will succeed! ROAR.




School timetable from 7th March is packed to its brim. New duties and responsibilities will be required from me from this Monday onwards. And with driving lessons that's coming up, it is indeed going to be a challenging month ahead. And I am looking forward to face it. Hoho.


How I will miss the great moments I had this month with friends and loved ones. Including the "pampering valentine weekend"; Batam trip with dearie, and Breakout, the korean dance comedy performance at the esplanade.







It's time to acquire some new items, equip some brand new accessories, pick a new ability from my recent EXP gain, and venture on to new area where new opportunities and mobs gather. It's time to grind once again.