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Friday, January 01, 2010 @ 9:09 PM
Hello 2010
Hello 2010

And as the curtain close on 2009, just like many other people in the world, its time to do a little reflection on what has happen throughout the year that has just passed us by. Of course, I'll just do my best to structure it (similar to 2007) so that anyone who reads it would get a nice idea on how the various facets of my life have played out:

Spiritual Matters

I think I probably should have grown stronger. I have also seen some very positive things in Jurong this year, especially towards the end of the year, thanks in part due to the smashing Family Camp, the Men's Fellowship programs and also the end of year Big (Bigger) Bash. Each contributed to closer bonds between members, both adults and youth alike. Also, I believe that the ICs have understood that there is an impetus for change, and I really hope they will be able to organize the congregation into a cohesive force, putting capable men in the areas where they can better serve the congregation with their talents. There are just so many areas in the ministry of the congregation that have been left vacant (or unidentified) that can be better served. I know its difficult to really understand and identify which and how best we can put them together.

I would have loved many times to put in my two-cents worth into helping to plan out the execution of plans, but I must ashamedly admit that it is a colossal task that I do not want to take up at this point of time. Perhaps if I were younger and more gung-ho, I would have gladly volunteered. But I hope that in time, I will be able to step forward with something that would benefit the congregation.

"But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole boy fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."

Every member might be likened to a fiber of muscle within the body. And each member is just as important in his/her function in the Church. And so, we must be able to put each muscle fiber to where it belongs, and ensure each functions healthily for the Church to grow. May Jurong grow up healthily and develop.

School Matters

School has been a relative blast for me! As of now, my grades have settled into a position whereby I need to fight to maintain my current GPA to graduate with the grades that I have targeted myself to achieve. Nothing too spectacular, yet decent enough to say that I have did a pretty good job in my educational efforts.

CCA-wise, I'm still having fun Windsurfing and Fencing. No other sports have given me so much joy and enthusiasm like these two, and though I'm for from being considered good in either of them, I enjoy them to my very core and would love to continue in them for as long as I can, and hopefully to excel in them one day.

I've met a new bunch of very good friends as well. And as my social circle slowly grows, I'm reminded of the blessings in this area. Through my life, I've always been blessed by fantastic friends. Everyone of them have been pretty good influences in many ways, myself wanting to learn from each of their good points. Every one of them have brought cheer, laughter and unforgettable experiences in my life. Thank you all for being my friends. I wish I could name every one of you here, but the list would be endless.

Personal Matters

Once again, another year that has schooled me in the ways of love. Not all personal experiences, yet its as if I could apply many of the lessons to my self. If love was a roller-coaster, then compared to last year, I'm overall a little higher than last year ^^. No elaborations haha. A little ambiguity is always fun. But I'm happily enjoying singlehood this year, more than ever.

Future Matters

I'll probably be leaving Singapore on 17th January for Europe and will be back in July. Its exciting, yet at the same time a little scary. Exciting cos the chapter that will open up is one of endless possibilities and experiences. Scary cos of the unknown ending as well as the while bunch of friends and family that I will be leaving behind. Scary cos I know I will be helpless to do anything to affect the events that may happen in Singapore. Suddenly I sound like a control freak :p

And after that, 1 final year of school before graduation and my return to the Force. I am growing old, and I feel it in my fingers, toes, and any other joints you can possibly think of. But with age comes maturity and new chapters in life. The pages will only continue to be flipped, and I must do my best to fill each pages with as many things as possible.

I look forward to 2010. Happy 2010 everyone!


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Benjamin Chen
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