a glimpse of December 2010 and bits of November.

me and the Giant :)

the beaming sisters <3

The sis's big day.

(20th November)

Paintball at Mudtrekkers was truck loads of fun.

How cool is it that we've got abandoned 'bank' and burnt cars.like some serious crime scene.i likee the whole feel.

the queens.

 Then it was tea at Alexis with the BFFAEAE that turned 19 :)

(22nd November)

A girly pretty tea session at Teapot cafe :D

(23rd November)

the doctor came back from Sarawak and we had a simple dinner gathering with her :)

this bunch of family that i can have reunion dinner with during cny next time when we're all married.heh.cousins ftw! :D

(4th - 6th December)

the month of December started off with a simple getaway trip to Kuantan! it's been 10 years since our last visit there.many great memories flooded back my mind.my primary school, the karipap stand, the hokkien mee stall, the old house that has transformed so much, my piano teacher's place.and many more.we kinda miss the laid back lifestyle there.but of course.nothing beats the city life.

ss moments at the beach front, Swiss Garden.

Met up with some old church members :)

and more meet ups :)

it was a simple relaxing fun trip.

(7th December)

it was the Wonderwoman's special day :)

so after going to the studio to snap our portrait shot, we headed over to Haven, Ampang lookout point to celebrate.

the best mum i could ever wish for.i love you mummy dearest :)

(9th December)

the MIA woman is back yaw.

(11th - 14th December)

GY camp at D'Village, Malacca was a wonderful time of fellowship and worship.

(19th December)

Sabrina Jasman and Huzir.are a married couple now :)

my heart screams with joy and excitement.my first friend wedding!! like at the age of 20!! :D

may you two live happily ever after.just like those fairytales <3

i like kebayas.

(22nd December)

with Christmas just around the corner, we the high school bunch had a gathering at Palate Pallete :D when you join all of us together, it's only biasa to have loud screams, bimbo moments, burst updates.love you all to bits.2003 was the year we all entered the legendary Taman SEA.we're school leavers for years now, but i'm glad we're still as closely knitted as ever.those high school stories just never gets dull or boring huh, just like when we're together, there's never a quiet or ekekek moment :)

with the director.

FLORENCETINA CHEW :)

First night of Caroling was pure awesome-ness.after 4 years! we the Selangor #7 carolers were as professional as ever :D rocking and bring joy to people in a bus filled with happy joyful Christmas makers!
lala pic from D's iphone.

(23rd December)

a gorgeous eve of Christmas eve dinner :)

with strawberry and banana smoothie, perfect roast chickens topped with bacon strips, shepherd pies, sourly nice mushroom soup with baguette, Simon's first salad.

with the boys.missing pariah and Jason.

with the babe :)

i'm glad that you boys have finally had a taste of a Christmas gathering and the joy of receiving Christmas cards with lovely messages :D 

a tradition it shall be.

(24th December)

Christmas eve! ushered.greeted and was greeted back with many smiley happy faces.all dressed up to celebrate the King's birthday :)

(25th December)

THE BIG DAY.

day started off with a turkey delivered right to our door step.Victoria station's turkey!!! we were all like zomgggg?!!?! it costs like rm300!! it was really gorgeous.it came with sauces, potatoes..the chesnut stuffings.was mmmmmmmmm :D this was the highlight of the day.sorry lamb, you come in second this time.turkey always win.okay maybe not always.but when it's a turkey from victoria station.it's a clear win :D

The Koo's, The Ung's, The Siah's unite! :)

(26th December)

then there came Boxing day.

it was a sweet white Christmas celebration :)

to greater toasts this year, 2011!

oh how we loveeee to sing carols :D

Dirty santa.it was a pretty peaceful one.heh.

(27th - 28th December)

headed over to Ulu Yam early morning for a relak farewell campout for the Jeff Yong that's leaving to Perth this week.boyyy, we had fabulous meals there! Pork ribs and pork belly to name a few :)

of waterfalls, streams, makan, sit and stone, rubbish random talks, makan, waterrrr, monopoly deal, sit and stare at fire, talk more rubbish.sweetness...of doing nothing! :D

(29th December)

sister's 22nd at La Bodega.

The amazing parents.

I'm smiling because you're my sister, and laughing because there's nothing you can do about it! ;)

Blessed birthday, sis.

(30th December)

meeting with ray in the morn, then dropped by at Flo's for chocolate nom and catch ups, then it was lunch and more bursting session with the BFFAE.then met up with MIKEEEEE! and the queen.crepe cakes, nasi lemak, burgers.diarrhea.just gorgeous lah.

(31st December)

suddenly.it was New Year's eve already! settled and ran some errands at the Kindergarden, then lunch with D'cruz and familia :) Sid's pub fellowship with the GT Klangites :D followed by mamak with the old woman and Mike's baptism! then house party with PP and many new friends :) mamak after that at 3am bumping into more GT Klangites ;)

the clock struck midnight and the mercun were lighted.fireworks lighted up the beautiful sky.happy new year greetings were exchanged and hugs and beers and fellowships tagged along.

i had a great 2010.and like i said.each and every single one of you that has been part of my life, mentioned or not mentioned, you've made a difference :)

xx

2 boxes

I have in my hands two boxes
Which God gave me to hold.

 He said, "Put all your sorrows in the black,
  And all your joys in the gold."
   I heeded His words, and in the two boxes
   Both my joys and sorrows I store,
   But though the gold became heavier each day
   The black was as light as before.
   With curiosity, I opened the black
   I wanted to find out why
   And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole
   Which my sorrows had fallen out by.
   I showed the hole to God, and mused aloud,
   "I wonder where my sorrows could be."
   He smiled a gentle smile at me.
   "My child, they're all here with me."
   I asked, "God, why give me the boxes,
   Why the gold, and the black with the hole?"
   "My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings,
   the black is for you to let go." 

Blessed 2011 my dears!!!! :)

Empowered.

"LIKE OHMYGAWSHHH, it's 2011 tomorrow alreadyyy!!!"

The thought of ushering in a brand new year gives me the jitters. 2010 had been such an amazing year. A year of completion and change. 

Winning the Monash Business Challenge was one of the highlight of the uni year. Appearing on a local newspaper was definitely an additional bonus. Heh. New bunch of friends were made this year. *beams* Got more involved with clubs and activities. I definitely don’t dread going to Uni. Always proud to say I’m a Monash-ian.  Because we’re just cool that way :) It’s one great chapter of my life that I’m still painting and writing. Time is ticking fast and soon this wonderful chapter of mine will come to an end, but while I’m still at it, I’m gonna rock it out and live it to the fullest. Studying ftw! :D Next year, it’s gonna be a lagi legendary year! Mmhmm. I can so feel it. ;) Through the assignments and dramas of university, I am grateful and thankful to God that I’ve completed my 2^nd year. 

One more year and Renee Koo Huey-Ee will be a graduate. At the age of 20! *BEAMS*  

Royal Rangers. Just typing this 2 words and I’m smiling silly already :) This ministry has impacted and changed my life in so many ways I wouldn’t possibly imagine. So you may think that we’re just like scouts. But you’re wrong! Royal Rangers is a ministry that truly is life changing! Mission trips, cool campouts, great people, skills that you’ll never learn anywhere else! And of course, we learn about God, the reason for our existence. New medals were added onto my uniform this year too. *beams*  First year as a lieutenant commander and I must say that I’ve never regretted a second serving in Ranger Kids outpost. Serving those adorable kids has brought so much joy to me. I look forward to see them every single week! That simple greeting from them, that smile, that hug :) The wonderful people in the ministry have blessed me so much. I am truly grateful to the Master Ranger for sending so many wonderful people alongside me to serve in this ministry. The dedication and commitment and sacrifices each and every commander makes inspires me so much. Once a ranger, always a ranger!

“Give me Oil in my lamp, keep me burning burning burning, Give me oil in my lamp, I pray.”

I still remember how excited and nervous I was when I first led worship in Children church. I think I was around 13 or 14. And now I am 19 already. It really does seem like it was yesterday that I was sitting in the Music room as a newcomer, feeling all lost with my hello kitty bag. Then one by one, important people started appearing in my life :) Look at us now, we’re LEADERS! God is truly moulding us. To be His mighty vessel! It can get pretty tiring at times, but hey! Who are we to complain? Who are we to say that we’ve got no time to serve? God gave up His one and only begotten son. To die and undergo so much suffering and pain just to cleanse us from our unrighteousness. We’re MADE to serve Him. :) Take up the bold step to say ‘I want to Serve. I want to be used by Him. I want to be the change I want to see in the world. I do not want to sit back and stay in my comfort zone. I want to spread the good news out to the world. So the blind will be able to see, the lame will be able to walk.’ Indeed we serve an awesome God, and He did not create you and I to be slackers or bummers. Remove all thoughts that you’re not good enough to serve! For we are His child. His wonderful creation :) We are GOOD!

Just recently this year my uncle was diagnosed with lung cancer. It is already in its 3rd stage and chemo is no longer an option. I always wondered why God allow such sad things to happen. Seeing those people in the ward suffer brings tears to my eyes and heart. When me and my mum was praying over this Indian uncle sharing the same ward as my uncle the other day, it broke my heart to see a life slowly slipping away. He was still talking to my mum the day before. and suddenly. he was on life support. his hands and body were cold. the only thing keeping him alive was the machine. As we were praying over his life and him, his sister was always at his side, supporting him, telling him that she loves him. she was filled with sorrow and pain too. she wailed and sobbed. it was heart breaking. It made me think alot. about Life, about Family, about Cancer, about God, about Love.

"Love suffers long and is kind;

  Love does not envy;

  Love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;

  does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;

  does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

  bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

  Love never fails."  
  (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)

My uncle is still fighting and hanging in there. I believe God can work wonders. we're still praying for his salvation. Do say a simple prayer every night for all the cancer survivors and fighters out there for they really need it.

It has truly been an exciting year with many highlights and happenings, ups and downs, with so many new memories to be cherished and added into Renee Koo's storybook. Thank you dear all for making my 2010 a wonderful and memorable one. Each and every single one of you has been God sent and have made my life more colourful. Thank You :) 

and above everything else, thank you my dear Heavenly Father and Creator for Your unfailing love, grace and mercy to me each day. Thank you, thank you, thank YOU.

Looking forward to a greater year. Welcome to you, 2011.

the Tongue.

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.

James 3: 1-12

FREE!

I am Free.

Because of Him.

before procastination starts kicking in..i shall write a post on GY '10 :)

A message from the chairman of the camp this year:

ONE, that was the last year GY Camp 2009 theme. Early of this year, I prayed to God and ask Him, why do You want to unite the youths and become ONE ? As I prayed, the word “Kingdom” caught my attention.

When God showed me 1 Chronicles 28:7 – I will establish his kingdom forever if he is unswerving in carrying out my commands and laws, as is being done at this time; I begin to realize that the new generation is rising. It’s a continuous work of the Holy Spirit from last year GY Camp 2009; when Ps Daniel Ross prayed for the missionaries, business persons, politicians and other on the last night as he led by the Holy Spirit.

I believe that God’s Kingdom is a powerful, mighty, rich and prosperous kingdom. There are priest, merchant, lawyer, politician, architect, journalist, and many more that are ready to expand His Kingdom into different industries and areas.

I pray that in this GY Camp 2010, you will know more about God’s Kingdom and understand that you had a part in it. As it is written, God will establish your kingdom, His kingdom, if you would humble before the King of Kings and remember all the commandments and laws that is written in the bible. God will bring you through series of training and test so that you may come out stronger and an experience person.

You must rise up and claim your position so that the kingdom of heaven that Jesus talk about, can become a reality. The King has summon, are you ready to answer ?

Andrew Lee

This year would be my second year attending Grace Youth Camp.and i must say we serve an awesome God.Youths expect to meet more friends (one of the TOP reason), have a great time of praise and worship, have a blast during games time, get some latest catch up and updates, learn one or more thing from workshops and so on.

i must say i expected all this too.but God gave me more than what i expected :)

He reminded me how much He loved me and that I am not a disappointment.Those encouraging words and prayer spoken over my life hit my heart and i cried like a child.a child in awe of the greatness of her Father-in-Heaven.

'May Your Kingdom come,

and Your will be done,

as we search Your heart, 

search Your heart.

Let salvation flow,

as Your people pray,

Lord we long for more,

long for more....'

Even though camp has come to an end.we must realize that the hype and excitement does not end there.now the challenge really begin.To live the life God intended us to live.To serve Him with no complaints, with no doubts, but with faith and a joyful heart.

We are living in a generation that is in need of a true living Saviour.We need to say 'YES Lord, I want to be the Light and Salt of the world.' I don't want to live an ordinary life, but I want to stand out among my peers, I want to SHINE, I want to be different for my King.

I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to God for:

• the wonderful opportunity to be able to serve You 
• sending so many great and awesome people into my life through this camp
• Your everlasting love for me, reminding me over and over again that You love me so much and that is a fact that will never change.
• Your amazing presence at camp.
• those 3 new lives added into Your Kingdom!woohoooo!

To God be the Glory, Power and Praise :)

*ka boom*

 so you ask.why Bombermen? the answer - i don't know :) was registering ourselves and the first name that popped up was that.so yea.heck it.we're Cool Bomberlelaki and perempuan :D
 
date: 24th November - 26th November 2010.
mission: to eat, hike, talk, sing, laugh, snap, and be happy! :D
venue: Port Dickson beach + grandparent's lovely old home + Gunung Datuk.
Bombermen: Simon the chanter, Edgar the bomber, Pariah Kevin, Jumpy Jason, Kiasu Justin.
Bomberwomen: Yours truly, Queen the babalian, Shups.

till our next trip fellow nerd warriors :)

yellow december!

say what? it's December already.the last month of the year for 2010.

WOW!!!!

*breathes in...breathes out...*

:)

i love December :D