I'm currently in mackers feeding off the wifi for a bit. It's been a rather busy week for the peeps around here so DISPEL ALL MYTHS that Aussies are "laid-back" and lazy.the one50-ers are SO busy, it's crazy. BUT yet they are busy with not just work but spending time with people and so they actually have fun while they are busy! confusing huh.

It's really such a blessing to be here. I ain't really doing much coz i'm so new to the culture here and the organization but i'm having my perspectives sharpened so much - not just on dance but on culture and Christianity in general. The Christianity preached here is so warm, self-uplifting and individually-redemptive. And that is so impt. It is so refreshing to hear it, coming from a rigid, structured society. And I think it’s great and done wisely and beautifully here…

But I’m beginning to see how thin the line is. Between healthy self-valuation and unhealthy self-obsession; between joyfulness and unwise “optimism.” But Singapore and cultures I’m accustomed to are just as susceptible to toeing these thin lines. The line between discipline and legalism; the line between being word-based and narrow-minded. And the scary thing is, I’ve never even been fully aware of it until I see the other side of the world.

So i realized there have been words after words after words on this blog BUT NO PICTURES. nothing to prove i'm in adelaide. i could just be hiding in a cyber cafe in aljunied typing all this and u wouldn't even know!

so here are some interesting things.

a day out with my cousin down from melbourne. wine tasting galore.
i won at bowling CAN YOU BELIEVE IT.
we celebrated pentecostal sunday by throwing balloons in the air while singing "Celebrate Jesus Celebrate". The kids kept the balloons bouncing all throughtout the msg.
Crazy sisters at my first homestay - Bek and Hannah. I adore them to bits.
how grotesque is that.

my new found favourite drink... FROKE.
YFC South Aus director's car.
Singapore fundraiser for the team coming down in July. Never felt so proud to be a Singaporean other than the time i took part in NDP.
getting ready for laksa.
Rendang has never tasted so good.home-cooked by Dani's dad.
this is yummier than our actual curry veg. I MISS SINGAPORE.

a day at the beach. the most fun i've had so far!
Dani. =) How beautiful is that.
THAT'S ME GUYS! I LOOK LIKE A MODEL. THIS LOOKS PROFESSIONAL.
beautiful Dani.
we parked the car ride next to the beach and the water swirled around the car wheels a few times! i panicked the 1st time that happened.
this is a school we went to for a workshop. crazy beautiful.

AND LASTLY, a summary of the gospel which i thought many of us holy christians would like.

=) there's more stuff but i think im due to leave mackers soon! hopefully the next house i move to tml would have wifi!=D

i can't believe im in australia. and i can't believe half of my time here is over already. i'm starting to miss everyone back home.=) im so excited to start the dance ministry once i get back and meet the youths and meet ALL OF YOU AGAIN! Everyday has brought an experience with God here. And i hope this doesn't stop once i'm back.

will share a few more stories and pictures sooooonnnn.=)