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Farewell '04

Man... Yesterday was like one of the saddest days of my life... Somehow, it was sad yet happy... First in the morning, we had Amazing race by IFGF singapore... Ran for the first few pitstops but later on, we slacked and just ate and walked around enjoying life... We went around walking and then rushed to take a bus to the next pitstop... It was such a long ride from East Coast Park to Esplanade around an hour or so... Then arrived and was so shocked to find out that there was actually a group that's actually behind us... Later on, we rushed to the second last check point but on our way there... We got a call that told us to go to the final checkpoint (Club Stevens!!!) as we're the last team... Despite not winning the race, it was worth while i mean how often do you get to run around Singapore like that and with friends to add? Doko and Jeannie was making the trip kinda funny especially doko... Hahah... Arrived at Club Stevens and ate some dessert there before going home... On my way home, it began to rain and I was like "What??? Raining now?? Aww man... Luckily, it didn't rain during the race or it would have been worse..."

Arrived home, washed up and contacted Maw for the punk stuff confirmed that it was all ready... Showered and then rushed out, got alil wet on my way home and felt kinda ill... Was already freezing on the train on my way, getting out of the interchange at Toa Payoh didn't help at all... It was still as bad... Told myself that I had to go as it was important to me and the youth as well... Rushed down and changed only to find the bermudas being too big for me and me not having a belt... Then went to look for the bracelet and it seemed to be missing as well... Mann... It was like major wardrobe malfunction going on... Just forget about it, walked up and entered into the Auditorium to get ready... By now it was insanely freezing for me, sat there hugging my bag and hoping that it'd get warmer somehow... I was praying like crazy that I would be able to last the night through... Jessiska noticed me and asked me whats going on, she then went and got me some panadol... (Thank you bungat Jess... It was really nice of you...) Felt slightly teeny weeny bit better and managed to get back inside.... They started praise and worship already and I just tried my best to sing... And as praise and worship went on, I felt better and could focus on the worshipping and Thank God that He helped me to feel slightly better so I won't just black out on the spot or freeze there... Was feeling so cold then, no jacket but somehow as the night went I felt better and managed to hang until around 1 or 2am... It was until farewell finished that it all came back... But no matter, I still want to thank Him for making me better just for the farewell... Now I just hope He'll give me his healing hand and let me recover before tmr...

Farewell was like so uber i don't know... I mean, two phrases extremely happy and extremely sad would not even cover the emotions there... Everyone was like either crying as the lenong happened or emotionless... The drama by the leaving youths and the songs by them was like sooo touching somehow... Then everyone was crying... I mean, somehow I felt so close to them despite the time spent with them which is around half a year or so... The dude from St Loco(an indo band) was sooo funny... Hahha... And his sharing proved to be valuable... And the preaching from the pastor from Aussie was soo cool... "Thy seed will be great..." and "Within each person is a nation, within each seed there is a forest, within each fish there is a school of fishes..." It was sooo uber inspirational... And he was a really good presenter, i mean after so many communication skills lessons I saw all the points of a wonderful presentation within him... Praise God that He has such a wonderful servant to spread the gospel...

After his preaching, I guess everyone learnt at least alil from it... Pastor Joseph has wisdom with his age and I think God was trying to spread the message through him that we'll be great if we walk with God daily... =D Walking with God easy as it sounds is rather profound and I'm still exploring and trying my best to walk with Him on a daily basis... Walking with God means obeying His Commandments... Hahah... I hope that He'll teach me more and more as the days pass... Hmm... As the night went on as I heard the youths who're leaving give their speech, it was so moving and wonderful... All I can say for all of them is to bring their passion for God with them wherever they'll be going and spread the fire... =D Hmm... I've got so much to say to all of them... But for now I'll just type out whats in my mind for those who're leaving even those who aren't... But first of all I have to thank God for making the event soooo successful, without Him, none not even one of this would be possible... Generally, I would want to say... Terima kasih banget for tahan gw lagi bad indo and my incessant questions on "What does this mean or what does that mean?" Gw tahu mukin gw become irritating at times but thanks for tolerating with me thank you so much... I really want to tell you guys how much I learnt from all of you and how you guys accepted me into the family of the Youth without hesitating much despite me being different from you guys at first... Buset man, gw bisa ngomong bgt man... Tapi gw harus stop lagi... Lag bgt... Hehehe... So if you really wanna know more, just ask... And below is who I remember at the moment while my brain is still functioning... (Sorry bgt guys... Kalo list gitu missing nama loe jadi ask ya... Blame it on the med, but I'll hopefully be fine soon...*explanations later)

Cong: Thank you banget man for your "Five Words A Day" idea... Its wonderful, it helped me alot and with God's wisdom and grace I learnt Indo... So thanks for your teaching man...

Kodok: =p Hey Bro... Learnt from you about us being precious to God and we're special in his eyes... You really are alot wiser than me despite your age, God is using you man... Keep asking Him to and He definatly will k?

Jo2: Thanks Jo2 for the guitar lessons k? I will keep practicing till I can do much better than now... So don't worry ya? Hahaha... Keep playing the guitar for Him, you really have the talent to do it... Bener2an banget... Hahaa... Okay... I'll keep this short...

Mawww: Thanks for the clothings ya... Even if it was kind of a wardrobe breakdown but the effort is what matters k dong? =p Like I said, keep your gilaness man and spread it to the people whom you're going to meet... Your passion for God despite your gilaness shines through alot bro...

Mia: Thanks for all those delicious indo food which you made @ club stevens... You're a really good cook do you know that? =p Loved the cheesecake and the bread... =D Another thing, your voice is really good use it to glorify Him always k? Hahah..

Jessisca: Thanks for the panadol and the drink... =p Hahah... Nahzz not only that... Your HIs and all those greeting with that smile make me feel welcomed ya... Believe in yourself and that He will help you express your feelings... Leave things to His hands and do it for Him and He'll help you out okay? Don't worry... Your speech went well...

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I'm stopping not because I have nothing more to say but i have too much... I think I'll just tell them personally... Hahaha... Plus its not like I'm leaving anytime soon... =p Huehuehue... Its all a summary of what I really wanna say but oh well...

Well... Today... Feel so ill man, so sick... My head's spinning, flu, sore throat, tired, ear aching away... Its kinda bad... But when I am about to give up and just sleep and not study for today or just feel sad and disappointed about the people leaving(Especially this afternoon when I was trying to relax while waiting for my friend to come and study with me), I saw the ring and it reminded me about being a History Maker... I told myself that I would be strong and not down despite me not feeling very well... It really means alot to me... Thanks guys for giving that to us... It really serves as a reminder to me...

Really wanted to go to church today, but my mom is right... I have to rest or else I won't be able to perform for my paper tmr... Ooh well... I know that He knows whats happening and will forgive me for not going to church... And another thing is that to help me out and give me healing so I'd feel better and can do better to glorify His mighty name... Alright... I think I'm going to stop... Tired... Okay... Gotta go ya'll!! Nitez all!!

Eugene Out! GBUA!

-=Eügëñë Ç.=-Eugene Chieng dreamt at 9:56 PM on Sunday, October 31, 2004