Stories of My Life
Monday, 05 January 2009
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Update
Just a quickie update here. I've decided to change to blogspot due to some unsatisfactory which was caused by Xanga. It took me forever to sign in. As my friend said, people will get pissed off when they are trying to read the blog if it just takes too long to be loaded. So here it is:
www.emmanuello2009.blogpsot.com
It's still currently under construction. Will be completed soon. I think. haha.
Thursday, 01 January 2009
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Chapter 1:The New Beginning
I was sitting in the church. Looking at the clock. Knowing that 15 minutes left until it ticked 11.15pm where the main pastor got to give his sermons. It was watch night service, for every year, for every last day of the year. You can either choose to go to places and get wet all over(sweating) because of the crowds, not forgetting to mention that getting stuck in the traffic for hours, or, a smarter way- go to the church, grab a seat and enjoy the very cooling environment.
It was time to testify. We were given 2-3 minutes to go out there and testify on God's glory in front of thousands- included old ones, young ones, strangers, maids, babies. We were not forced ok? You have something to say, just go and say it out loud. I did not see many youths in the church. Maybe they were over TheCurve, Pyramid maybe. Not that I don't have friends. Indeed, I actually got invited to some parties but God was my first priority. I want to spend the very first day with Him. So I was there, in the church, because I promised myself and God that I'd say something, in front of all the people. I don't care. I'm afraid. Duh. Thousands over people, with the spotlight shone on you.
I took the mike and began to talk. We were supposed to talk about what God has done in your life in 2008. I did. And I'm glad that I did go out and talked. Not many youths did that. They were either absent, or, they had nothing to say bout God. The words are still very clear in my mind.
"Good evening brothers and sisters. First of all, I'd like to thank God for all the blessing that He has given me. I'm 19 and I'm in the first year of college. I started college around May, so, what have I been doing before that? I got to work like a mad cow, from morning till night, just to support my family due to some financial situation that we were facing. It was the hardest time in my life. I asked God, why me? why? I'm just 19, I'm not suppose to do this. There was time where I went back for dinner, it was just plain white rice and a fried egg on the table. When I opened up the fridge, inside was empty. But that was not the reason why I'm so skinny la. God, you're supposed to be the richest dad because you own this universe! I blame Him and I even thought of giving up studying. But parents told me that God will provide and I believe that. I still read bible and one of the verse that I love the most was Psalm 50:15 "Call upon my name in the days of trouble, I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." I never give up believing that God is there for me. Things started to get better, and miracles happened. I shall no longer worry about the financial issue for God has blessed my family. He is a great God. I believed that I'm blessed so that I can bless the others. I know it's His way, to teach me how to be stronger. God's grace is sufficient. To me it's more than enough. Now, I feel like a millionaire. I feel like la, but I'm not. Thank you. :)"
Humor is definitely needed in testimony. If not, people will be lazy to listen to you. At least I made them laugh. But I seriously thank God for giving me such courage to go upfront. As He said, I shall glorify Him because He has delivered me. God is so real. And faithful to me, us.
last picture in 2008!
first picture in 2009!
We finished the service, and got home.
First meal of the first day- porridge! (in church)
First sentence- Oh no, I'm 20!
First person to talk to- Roger!
First call received- Girlfriend!
***Morning***
breakfast-nasi lemak!!!!
first 2009 camwhore picture with sister!
Got up early and headed to MidValley. I met up with my friend to celebrate her birthday. One of my old schoolmates from Sabah. Even though she was late-reached around 230, where she supposed to reach at 1, but I'm ok with it because she had to take public transport from don't know where la. LOL. Nothing much, brought her to TheGardens as she never went there. We talked, walked around. I asked her to buy me Starbucks and she did, which made me feel bad because I did not buy her anything. yet. HAHA. But at last, I got her a soft toy and she said, "I'm not a kid anymore ok?" "Just take it only lah, don't even know what to buy for you. Don't make me feel bad." I said. Well, she's 20. And I told her that, I'm still 19 and need some time to adjust of mind of being 20 later on this year. LOL.
***Night****
Night is almost nightmare. Went to SubangParade and had dinner to celebrate uncle's birthday. Went to this lousy chinese restaurant where the food took forever to be served. And guess what? The waiter dropped the soya sauce on my pants-new white pants. And he was like, "sorry sorry!(but i don't know what to do)"
Dad asked him to get me a wet towel and wipped it. I was not very happy. Instead of very angry. Which was good. HAHA.
What's up for 2009?
- Gain weight.
- CGPA 3.5 above
- Cherish moments with friends and family (leaving to US next year d!!)
- Get closer with God.
Monday, 29 December 2008
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Summaries for the past few days
In fact, I just got back from Seremban today. I was so busy for the past few days, that I don't even have the time to blog. Less than 1 more week than I've got to study and put pressure on myself all over again! I hope that everything will be alright.
25thDec
Went to church in the morning for Christmas celebration. The service was full of people, I think it was over crowded. The topic was on Jesus, how he was born and destined to die for us. Sometimes I really can't imagine, how great is He, even Jesus himself doesn't want to die but it's God's will to sacrifice his only son to save the humans. Which shows that God loves us, for who we are.
After church we went to Pavilion. I saw many people were sitting and taking picture at the entrance. Since everyone was doing so, I asked my cousin to help me took a picture as well! HAHA.
The white big tree
What's so nice about the background? I don't know but I still follow the norms (take a picture of yourself)
A family photo for Christmas!
Cross the road and stopped by at Star Hill. I didn't know that a glass of apple juice cost RM25 bucks at the lobby area of Star Hill. Anyway, it was a very tiring day. Stomach wasn't feeling good as well. But this didn't stop me from going to Yann's birthday party. went back home around 5 then off to Inti and waited for everyone.
The lobby of StarHill
The very healthy apple juice RM25 (MAYBE it's imported)
The fun part of going to the party was the traveling part. 6 cars followed by altogether. From Subang to somewhere I don't even know where. Somewhere around Bukit Jalil? Kahwei was in pressure because he had to take me(i'm very good at giving pressure and advice) as one of his passengers.
We reached at one piece. Kudos Kahwei! The party was supposed to be a barbecue party. For me, more like a drinking Pepsi party because I didn't eat that much. But Sandy ate for 4 hours. He was there, always there and never even enter the house. LOL.
Some of the classic moments of the birthday party:
"I'm Yann Huoy-the birthday girl"
Kahwei, the careful driver, max speed = 90km/h
Daryl, the careless driver, max speed = 180km/h
non-bbq section
Vinod with Yenloo.JC is going up with the gf.
Me with my Pepsi
Ryan's talent- not very good camwhore
Fangkai tried to drink the wine without opening the bottle
Khaivenn, househusband doing something to the watermelon
Kahwei kena rasuk by some Japanese soldier
Dailou mixed Jello with Melted ice-cream.
Xien and Dailou share a stick
I'm so ambitious. Thank you.
Vinod said I taste like apple.
Yann looks abit suspicious, not knowing that
she'll have to eat the cake with her face.
war began with kayee
then it's the snowing time(Yenloo was clean ok)
but she can't escaped, this is war!!
Yenloo was washing. Vinod was posing.
testing my camwhore skill and my phone camera!
The day ended with a ride of 180km/hr by Daryl. It was crazy I tell you. Once in a lifetime. If your wife is pregnant, call Daryl instead of the ambulance. I believe he can do much more better.
26thDec
Nothing really happened. Just a normal day. Rest.
27thDec
Went out with girlfriend. Watched movie. Dating. Walked around. Eat. A long day! Funny part was, I thought it was time to go for the movie. Bought coke and waited and asked the fella. Can I go in? But he said, "it's only 1.45, the movie starts 2.45"

sister got no skill and left me halved-faced
girlfriend likes negative effects
28thDec
Church was awesome. For the first time in my life, I stood and shared in front of hundreds of youths. I shared about how God has blessed me this year. How he had taken care of me and guided me through the ups and downs. At first I didn't want to go out and talked. But Pastor Julie told us a story on bible, Luke 17:12-19, on how Jesus healed 10 lepers but only 1 came back to him and praise the glory of God. I was like, "Damn, I don't want to be the 9, who's ungrateful. I think I should go."
Not many people went out and shared. I think there was only 15 people at most. The sharing part was scary. I was shaking. And eventually I told them, "I was shaking!" So embarrass but who cares? It's the last Sunday of the year. I said,"I've been sitting there for 1 year, it's time to come out and make a difference. It's the devil who makes you feel scared and fear of coming out. I feel like giving the devil a punch on both his eyes. The word of my testimony will crush the devil to the ground!"
Then I shared on how God has been faithful to me. And how I was blessed so that I can bless the others. But, I'll share and give testimony, a better one with a prepare script, so that I won't screwed up in front of thousands in 31stDec. Every Christians should have a testimony. Because God has talked to us, answer our prayers. And why should I be ashamed of what he has done for me? I don't care what they think of me, my speech, how dumb i look in front of them. Because He knows me and will be glad that I'm 1 of the 10 that come back to Him!
Wednesday, 24 December 2008
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Christmas Eve
30 minutes to go. And it's Christmas! Merry Christmas people! It's really been a long day. Woke up and thought I was late for the practice. Who knows I was actually the earliest(i think). Danced from 10 till 1430. Leg was hurting. Steps was hard to remember. Especially the improvised steps where it requires a bit of hip hop. Do I look hip hop to you? No.
Have to buy a full length mirror. To see myself dancing and practice the steps. And see whether i look weird dancing or not. And of course, know what color doesn't match.
I went straight to gym right after dancing. It was tiring. Duh. But the hot shower was nice.
Dinner time! Cousin came over to saty with us a few days. We went to Friday's and had our dinner. Luckily the seats were still available. Not until we had sat down. People were lining up. Too bad. I got there earlier than you. *nyeknyeknyek*
sister, cousin and mummy
my sister looks not so ok. haha.
this is much better? :)
Appetizers:
Nacho
Mac&Cheese
Shrimps Martini
Main course:
Tomorrow is coming. Blessed Christmas people! God bless! -
Yes man! I finally signed in. It does actually work when you reconnect your streamyx. Anyway, I just got back from the cinema. Went out with the Genting gang. 5 of us altogether. Was disappointed. Not of the outing or the movie but the cinema! "Yes Man" is a great movie! I will watch it again but definitely not from the cinema. I believe other sources will satisfy me. More.
Guess what?
They cut edit the movie again! I was left there wondering what had happened for the past few seconds? It's funny that they didn't cut out the F words but they cut out some important and sweet scene (kissing but not very steamy and extreme so what's wrong with it).
Sigh.
I paid for the movie. And it's PG13. "Nevermind", I said to myself. I'll be in the states soon to watch "R" rated movies and even NC17 movies where movies are original. I mean, unrated/uncut version. ;p
Tommorow will be another long day. And yes, my holidays are just getting more excited but it's ending so soon.
24th Dec- Dancing Practice and Christmas Eve dinner with family
25th Dec- Christmas! and Yann's birthday
26th Dec- Major shopping with family
27th & 28th Dec- (not decided yet)
29th Dec- Dancing Practice
30th Dec- Personal Training with Affi (gym!!)
31st Dec- Countdown
1st Jan- New Year
2nd to 3rd Jan- (not decided yet)
4th Jan- resting
5th Jan- First day of 3rd semester! :*(
"People always leave."- One Tree Hill
Sunday, 21 December 2008
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Christmas Bash
This year's Christmas Bash is a combination of youth church and junior church. The theme is "Love is in the air"! Dress code? Red and white. Then there is a competition for: Who has the funkiest hat? Of course, I'd look much more better without hat. :p
my christmas shoes :)
reached early, church was still empty
the children
ian looks funny
sister acts cute =.=
the stage is awesome! got the atmosphere
worshiping session
danny explains the rules of the game
Pastor Raymond, Pastor Julie and Danny were dancing crazily :)
kids finalists for funkiest hat award
youth finalist
ian gave out balloons. come chidlren
Cassey's idea of putting M&M's for pouting post
a normal post would be just better
roger is the background og rachel's picture
who's brother is running into our photo session?
this is much better :p
roger
JESUS PROMISES PEACE + M&M's
i wear shorts to church. haha.Not many photos are taken. But there would be much more coming up on Christmas! :)
Saturday, 20 December 2008
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Genting 3D2N (to be continued)
17th Dec... up from my 4 hours sleep. Pingying was shivering all over and ran everywhere. They said she was really freezing. I didn't know what happened. I just knew that I sleep soundly and actually snored. I can't believe it. Somehow Waichien told everyone that I snored soundly. How did he do that? It's simple. First, he's rolling on the bed for 10 minutes and couldn't sleep. But I was already sleeping soundly(my nose stucked ok). Then, he went out to the living room and actually called Yingwai(the monitor) to come in and listened to my snore. =.=
Consequences, teased by everyone. But Waichien was kena kao kao by me the next day. :)
Thanks to Yingwai for capturing such intimate moment
Waichien was sleeping besides me, how unlucky

Waikit was tired
Activities during the afternoon: Went to Ripley's Believe it or not? and then movie: The day the earth stood still. Well, watch the movie if you really really wanted to- 1) see the combination of iron man and ultraman 2) listen to Keanu Reeves speaks in mandarin (for real) 3) spot some obvious mistakes in the movie
5 of us went to Theme park later in the evening. It's much more cheaper than the normal rates.
remember to come back in one piece
roses
person in charge: security: waichien
trying to imitate Black Eyed Peas :)Throw a birthday cake at krys. Then had some wine but not me. My stomach was not feeling well. Thanks to fishballs and nuggets with 2 rounds of Pirates Ship.


zzzZ
18th DecLast day of the trip! We woke up early, checked out, then took public transport for hours and got home around 5. I thought the system of lining up in KL central has changed. But seems like Malaysians are not civilized yet. I mean, some Malaysians. I was actually proud to see us, Malaysians, lined up before the KTM stopped on the spot. But once the door was open, it was like a bunch of uncivilized cannibals rushed into the train just to eat because they were hungry for weeks.
mp3 24 hours, even sleeping hours
ronggen, we'll get u a phone soon.
eric, the breaking wine bottle isn't working ok
all packed up
krys and i looked tired
classy all guys photosWe couldn't get the chance to take a group picture. It was weird to take in the station. haha. -
Genting 3D2N
16th Dec
First day of the trip. Reached KL central around 8 something then we had our breakfast at McD. The feeling was weird. Because i haven't been talking to these bunch of fellas since last year. Krystle knew I was bored. I admit I was, a little only. While waiting for the departure, everyone seemed to be reading. Evolution of physics, newspaper, manga, and even christian devotional book. It felt so good to be surrounded by people who actually have knowledge because they don't talk nonsense. Andrew was screwed when he tried to take medicine by himself without perscription. Waikit talked about different kinds of drugs and companies. Impressive.
on the way
the ladies
We took cable car. The whole queing section is packed. Locals, foreigners, and immigrants. I found some interesting stuffs to critisize at. :)
the human beings
krystle
pathetic clowns who pulled my bag
one way to con your money "collect photos booth"
lousy tv combination = 32" LCD tv + antenna = blur screen

entrance
notice which reads: operation of cable car would be slow due to private function. what is this man..
the sky looks good
monitor and asst. monitor, yingwai & krys
risk your life for your work.It took us hours before we finally settle down. 5pm was the time. Stayed at Ria Apartment. Again. But this time was much more better except for the kitchen where we never opened the door at all for 3 days. Due to the weird and stink smell.
found this angle so i can't stop myself from shooting it
eric found something on the sky as well
eric anf krys
krys and me
krys and me (2008)
flashback: kyrs and me (2007)
nice scene
nice wine
but the forever dirty corner that makes you almost puke
After settling down, we went to First World Plaza to hang around, had our dinner as well (where else to go right? not that genting is tremendously huge).
a family on the screen
their outfitsFound this green screen corner for CGI. Now I know how it works. I wanted to do one for myself but no one wanted to do together. RM38. Not that expensive after all right. Not per person, it's 6 person for RM38 then you can dress up yourself and make your own music video to be a superstar. haha.
We do have winter season in Malaysia. Scarf, jackets, hoodies, gloves, etc. These stalls have taken away the original feeling. What kind of feel? Feel of flying just right beside the flying coaster. After hanging around, we decided to go for the rides, the next day of course. After dinner, we all walked respectively to places that we wanted to be. Montior went for racing, so we go and supported and gave him pressure! hehehe..
he felt pressured. who cares. :)
king of vandalsim, now we know why the public toilets and telephone booths are not in operation. Thanks to Genting for providing such violent hammering game where,
it says practice makes perfect.
cooling down nerves session
we ended day one by yam cha for 15min at 7th floor. and play cards til early morning. before i was.... -
I'm lack of sleep! Woke up at 9am and get ready to learn driving. Mr Mukundan supposed to teach me how to park manually (the tricks they teach you in driving school just to pass the driving test isn't enough for me).
I waited for half an hour. Half asleep at the same time. I could not wait no more so I gave him a call. The background was noisy (like mamak), and he just said, "aiyoo!".
Uncle, you're forgiven! Since I don't want to learn today also. hahaha. Feel like those old time when I was a kid, and when the tuition is canceled, you'll be like, "YES!" .
Now I shall blog. No more tiredness once the pc is on. Going to gym later. :) -
Friday's
Woke up early. Felt not really good. Sleep debt I think. Do you believe in sleep debt anyway? You sleep 3 hours today then you gotta sleep 10 hours the next day.
Went to college for dancing practice. I know it sounds weird but it was fun. Michael Jackson's "thriller" for orientation night- an event for all the new intake students next year. I managed to remember all the steps somehow. I finally dance, dance stiffly and weirdly and got to practice alot myself! Because, I don't usually dance.
I was thinking, whether joining events will affect my studies. But, what's the fun of going to college if you just study like the old times? So, I decided to join the crews because of the theme as well, which is based on "Egypt"- mummies, pharaoh etc.
I missed gym. Again. For 5 days! no...
Went to Christmas party at cell group. It was fun! 30 over people were there, playing games, eating, hanging around, exchanging presents and so on!!

[introduction]
[even if u're a kid as well]
[makan session]
[we have US imported ginger bread as well]
[rachel looks very full]
[food were consumed]
[game 1: which group is the fastest ice cream eater]
[group 1 eats jagung ice cream]
[vs group 2 yam ice cream]
[game 2: pass the white band around]
[no matter u're friends]
[same sex]
[or opposite sex]

[game 3: do u love your negihbors?]
[if not, fight to get your seats]
[punished if u're forfeited]
[singing merry christmas at home]
[got back from house-to-house caroling but still not enough]
[ giving out presents]
[ pass the parcel]
[calling out numbers, which present have u got yourself?]
[sister sharing testimony on how God brings friends to Christmas party through prayers which eventually leads to miracles. From a date where her friend has piano concert, somehow changed to another date, praise God!]
[ Roger shares his testimony as well]
[ new comers and first time visitor got 2 presents! kids are having fun opening their present. isn't it a bit too early?]
[ my present! will open it on 26th-the boxing day!]
Tomorrow will be another long day. Driving. Gyming. Shopping. Relaxing?
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Age: 18 (2007) Height: 173* Weight: 56 kg. Language spoken: English, Mandarin, BM, Hakka, Cantonese. Piercing: Left ear. Interests: Football, movies(gore::thriller), torrents. Musical instruments: Drums, guitar. Love: Family, friends, GOD and her. Friendster acc: emmanlo@yahoo.com Blog: www.emmanphoebs.blogspot.com











