ah it's been a while.

hmm. though I get really bored at times, I'm absolutely loving this slacking time, and reminding myself whenever I'm itching to move on, that: this is my last summer holiday ever, my last chance to sit and rot at home with no obligations or responsibilities.

whahaha. But sometimes I do neglect whatever little responsibilities I have, such as taking care of the home or offering help for housework, that I incur the wrath of the Empress. My bad. :(

Dad and Aunty P brought me to lunch yesterday at Shangri-La, this super posh hotel with a sumptuous magniiiiiificent buffet. I ate a little of everything - what a spread! Fresh oysters, crayfish, steamed cold prawns, sashimi, dim sum, local treats, sea bass, duck fillets, grilled beef, indian food, cheesecake, strawberry mango chocolate apple mousse, chocolate fondue, etc. Naturally it's pretty expensive, but it's a fantastic treat. Dad brought a cousin so it was really nice catching up with him as well.

Last weekend (over National Day) I went for a Dance worship conference at Expo and experienced an aweeesssome time. Organised by Shachah International Ministries, which is designed to bring the creative arts back to worship and the church, the event focused first on the deliverance and transformation of each worshipper, providing also times for intercession on behalf of abused children in Asia. It was immense. Honestly. I went alone, and that was great because I made new friends, and having no preconceived/expected identity in that big worship hall allowed me to be utterly free and un-self-conscious in worship. It's been so long, and I pretty much emptied myself there. Deep wounds were healed, and attitudes thereafter naturally and suddenly changed.

Afternoon sessions were dance workshops, and I've learnt the basics of tambourine dancing. Even learnt Jewish dancing, hoy! It was the first time in my life I realised the sheer impact of dance on worship. It was like a return to the older Jewish days, when people picked up their tambourines and harps and blew their horns; they danced and clapped and shouted in such joy...




Besides that it's just kinda meeting up with people, chilling out in the social room in church, helping people out with GP, etc. Haven't been to the big vivocity but I discovered Demsey's, which has turned into a pretty yuppie place with great (though expensive) food. Singapore's night life and eating experiences have certainly grown - or maybe I just haven't been around much before!

Realising that Singapore's roads+trees are gorgeous, that the variety of bus routes and transport efficiency are increasing, that policies are taking a good turnaround. Also discovered YWAM, Reverse (intl) Missions in the Methodist Church, and a film cafe called Pitch Black in Singapore. Wonder what more there is to be discovered...
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