My driving instructor in YCK SSDC is Mr Seah, he is friendly and a rather relaxed teacher, so I did not feel so much stress while driving in the circuit. I learnt about "biting point"- half-clutch method and faced lots of problems on the first day. My engine stalled a few times because I either press the accelerator excessively or release the clutch pedal too fast or not at the correct half-clutch position.

Today was fine, I was able to signal left, right, turn a sharp bend, changing gears to gear 4 and try alot of different things. The engine did stall a few times because I was not in the the proper half-clutch position when moving off. Tomorrow I will be on the road already! I am afraid that some impatient taxi-drivers will honk at me for moving too slow or WORSE still, engine being stalled!

I was quite lucky to have the same instructor today and yesterday, Ying Hui and Hui Ying had different instructors assigned to them. I wanted to write down some information about the driving techniques I have learnt but feel quite uneasy to write them down after not using a pen for more than 3 months!

So I decided to type it out and print it out later:
When moving off from off engine:
1.Wear seat belt and adjust seat, make sure leg pressed on clutch pedal fully is slightly straighten.
2.Before starting the engine ensure handbreak is activated and gear is at neutral position.
3.Press clutch 8/8 fully and turn the ignition key to the right and let go to get the engine started.
4.Tap the accelerator with full clutch and change to gear 1.
5.Check rear mirror and side mirrors. (credits to Yao Yong)
6.Release handbreak and move the car at biting point "half-clutch 3/8 or 4/8" with the same amount of pressure on accelerator for 2 seconds.
7.Release the clutch to 0/8 gradually and step a little harder on the accelerator.
8.When the speedometer reaches 15km/h or 20k/h, change the gear by pressing on the clutch fully 8/8, release accelerator totally and use the palm to push the gear from 1 to 2.
9.Release the clutch gradually and tap on the accelerator.

When stopping from second gear:
1.Press clutch fully 8/8 and at the same time press the break gradually.
2.Change second gear to first gear still at the full clutch position and break position.
3.When red light turns green, release break predal and tap lightly on accelerator, move off at biting point "half-clutch" and release the clutch and accelerator.
4.When the speedometer reaches 15km/h or 20k/h, change the gear by pressing on the clutch fully 8/8, release accelerator totally and use the palm to push the gear from 1 to 2.
5.Release the clutch gradually and tap on the accelerator.

When overtaking:
1.Check rear mirror and side mirrors, signal right by pushing the signal indicator downwards and look over right shoulder.
2.Ensure safe distance between the car infront of you, steer a little to the right and increase speed.
3.Check rear mirror and side mirrors, signal left by pushing the signal indicator upwards and look over left shoulder.
4.Ensure safe distance between the car diagonally behind you, steer a little to the left and increase speed.

This are the main things I have learnt from these 2 driving lessons, tomorrow I will be driving on the road, I must give way and slow down, safety should be first:)

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jastubee =)) 7:31 PM.

I like today's daily devotion, so I would like to share with everyone.
http://www.newcreation.org.sg/resources/dailydevotion/dailydevo.asp

Guard Your Heart
John 14:27
27Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

The night before He died, Jesus gave His peace to His disciples — “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you…” This peace is not just for His disciples, but also for us. Today, we have His peace.

The moment you believe in Jesus Christ, He who is the Prince of Peace comes to live inside you. And when the Prince of Peace resides in you, every blessing that you will ever need pertaining to your soundness and wholeness is already inside you.

“Pastor Prince, if this is true, then why do I still see problems in my health, finances, family and relationships?”

The answer is a troubled heart. That is why after Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you…” He said, “… Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

A troubled and fearful heart works like fingers that clamp down hard on a water hose. The supply of water is flowing from the tap, but little or nothing is coming out at the other end of the hose. God’s ever-present supply of blessings towards you is like the water flowing freely from the tap. But you don’t see the blessings when you allow your heart to be gripped by worry or fear.

So when fearful, anxious thoughts come, remind yourself of Jesus’ words: “… Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Even when things appear to get worse, say, “Lord, I refuse to worry about this. In the midst of all this I see the finished work of Christ. He said, ‘It is finished!’ So, my debts are finished. My child is healed. My house is sold. I will let not my heart be troubled by these things.”

Beloved, I cannot “let not” for you. Your family and friends cannot “let not” for you. Only you can “let not your heart be troubled”. So guard your heart from being troubled. You don’t have to guard your career, reputation, children or even health. When you guard your heart, God will guard everything else for you!

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jastubee =)) 12:57 PM.

my resolution this year is to let go.

letting go can mean alot of things and I will elaborate that.

1. letting go of past loved ones
I want to let go of the person who has hurt me and I know I am 98% there already, I have not hate that person but almost forgetting that the person even exist.

2. letting go of the wild me
Since I am single, I can always go out with my girl and guy friends and go mad with them. There are no more restrictions, I am wild and free.

3. letting go of my self-efforts and allowing Jesus to guide me
I am resting in Jesus, I want Him to guide me, I don't want to keep working and striving for anything I want, I let Him decides what is best for me.

4. letting go the immature me
I will continue walking while thinking about life and reflect on my actions everyday, that is my hobby. I realise I am getting less childish and I prefer being mature and be well-respected by friends.

5. letting go of my A level results
I fell into depression just before A levels so I know my A levels can bring me no where in the faculties I like in university, worse case repeat my A levels or go to poly. Well I will not cry over spilled milk, I will just let go.

I want to be as wild as this:

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jastubee =)) 7:06 PM.

I know there are people who can only love once in their life (watch too much drama serials) and I really pity them. Well I think this curse is now passed on to me because I think now or in future I really can't like anybody else.

Now maybe it is too early to think about being in a relationship, but after fallen out of a relationship once, I got a trauma or maybe a phobia. Even if a faithful or devoted guy loves me so much, I really feel unfair for him because I know I don't dare to fall in love. I fear falling in love, I don't want to be hurt again and I don't want to be in depression again.

I met a guy who hit all my criterias, he is a gentleman and gives me sense of security but I realise I don't like him. W to the T to the F. Some people will think such a good catch and you still don't like him, what a loser ar you! I think I really will be left on the shelf even if I have alot of suitors, is not their problem, it is my problem.

I have one big problem with myself and I can't solve it. I have this love phobia thing that stings in me. Even if my ex-boyfriend asks me back one day, I will say no. My heart is just gone... can't fall in love. I will be deemed can't-fall-in-love princess.

Will my illness be cured one day? I believe there will be one rightful person for me and if he can cure my illness I will marry him, because no doctors can cure me. PLEASE LET ME FALL IN LOVE AGAIN! not now:) I want to be enjoy my singlehood for now:)

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jastubee =)) 9:49 PM.

Something is seriously wrong with her right now. You have 2 babies and you bald yourself? Don't bald your life britney!

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jastubee =)) 2:12 AM.

People laugh at me because I have curfews. I think everyone should have a limit not set by other people but set by yourself. My parents still want me to be back home before 11pm if I go out.

But I like to stay up late outside, is more peaceful and less hectic. Afternoon is always a busy day, who will spare time for the noon to sit down and chit chat? Night makes most people less busy, that is why there is always time at night for people to relax.

I asked my father today when can I return home very late at night, he said when I have reached my independent age. I am so looking forward to me turning 21 years old. It is just 2 more years. At the same time I will still inform my parents about my whereabouts so as not to make them worry.

I felt quite childish that I am always thinking that my parents don't trust me that I will know my limits, but I found out from my father that actually he trusts me alot but he don't trust the people at night. Suddenly I felt neutral because I was angry I can't stay up so late at night and at the same time happy that my parents care about me alot.

I don't like curfews but I can understand why my parents impose them. I just have to wait till I am 21 before I am freeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

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jastubee =)) 9:59 PM.

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jastubee =)) 2:43 PM.

This stomper complained about this teenage girl french kissing a baby. The way he complained is hilarious. However I realised there is no way we can help him or help the world, so I think his helpless complaint should be made void.

The example you see later on my screenshot is this link http://www.xanga.com/JIALAN_and/567853271/item.html











I think to start a thread you need to know how valid and logical your post is or else you can end up with dumb replies and invalid comments.

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jastubee =)) 1:01 AM.

We cannot put God outside the box of love. Love of God is above all and it should be the top most of our lives. We should not focus on man instead, focus on God because God knows everything and He decides what is best for us.

Grace came through Jesus for us to live by, not efforts or LAW. Grace is unmerited, undeserved and unearned favour from God, it is a precious gift from God when we believe in Him.

When will I be ready to be in a relationship?
When you reign in life with God.
Be with the person whom you like who reign in life, a person who receive abundance of God's grace and righteouness of God. Healthy giving and healthy receiving is important in a relationship. When we are not reigning in life, we can't give wisely.

We don't live by our feelings, we live by God's leadings, it always comes by the word of God.

1. Emotional Strength
Emotional strength is the response to our feelings. It is the strength of God. His grace is sufficient for us, God's favour comes through us to strengthen us.

2. Maturity
Maturity is not defined by age, it is actually the ability to respond, someone who can learn to accept responsibility is someone who is living in God's grace.
Maturity = How much you can take responsibility
*Grow more in God's grace to be responsible and mature.

3. Financial Stewardship & Generousity
When you are ready to invest in a relationship and ready to give in.

4. Teacherability
Someone who understands grace will always be teacherability. When he is teacherable, he is open.


Manifestation of the gift of righteousness- right standing with God
1.Approval
We are made no sin everyday because Jesus takes away our sins and bore it for us and let ur receive the manifestation of the gift of righteousness.
When we seek Jesus first, approval or recognition finds us, not us finding approval or recognition.

Pastor Chin said that when we feel down or suddenly so emotional (devil is acting on you) because of a LITTLE disapproval by boyfriend, we are not ready to be in a relationship, we should start by growing with the Lord.
When you just got a breakup, the emotional pain is more painful than physical pain. Talk to God to tell Him that you cannot take the pain anymore, it really hurts. Talk to Jesus and pray, Jesus is there to listen to you when your friends may not be there for you.

2.Acceptance
Jesus always accept us for who we are, be it prisoner, handicapped or jerk.
To get acceptance from people, we make desperate choices- e.g when we didn't receive acceptance from our boyfriend, we made lots of demands which will result in an unhealthy relationship. It can get very hellish.
When we put our trust in God, the sense of never getting enough from boyfriend will be put outside our life.

Loneliness is not an emotional issue, it is a spiritual issue. Lonely should be filled with the love of God. God will never leave or forsake you.
Loneliness is an indicator that you need God, and your emotional system is breaking down. God recovers your soul. It is how we deal with loneliness, we need a recharging for our emotion by letting God charge it. We will be at peace and at joy.
Jesus removes every sense of rejection and put in sense of acceptance.

When to get in a relationship
1.Do not rush to get into a relationship, let God sets our timing.
When we feel for somebody, don't get into a relationship, know the person more, we must wait and be patient.
Love=Patient
If we are rushing ahead of God's timing, there is nobody infront, but if we are slower we still can see God.
*Be cool, we don't need to fight or use so much efforts anymore because God will fight for you.
Love=Patient=Cool
If we are not sure whether he is the one for you, it is better to WAIT.

2.Do not date an unbeliever.
Different beliefs and shared value can result in an unhealthy relationship.

3.Do not date to solve your problem of loneliness or approval.

4.Do not date to make yourself happy when you are not happy.

5.Do not date because of status, appearance or image.

A life partner is someone you can share with. Put yourself in an island, who will you want to choose to accompany you?

When to get out of a relationship
1.When there is extreme insecurity and jealousy, envy and jealousy is caused by the devil=sin.

2.When there is constant quarrels all the time until it becomes unnatural. **
Quarrels take place due to unmatched expectations. With Grace it should get better and less quarrels in the relationship.

3.When there is lifestyle sexual fornication.
Sin will always bring you further. Remember to draw a line, don't be in a room alone, you are letting sin ovecomes you.
Grow and mature in the grace of God
sin will make use of guilt and condemnation.

Jesus is our Daddy God, he protects us, loves us and gives us the best for who we are. Here is a touching clip, beautiful clip that many people cried over.









This father loves his son so much. Jesus loves you. I did not want to go to today's seminar because I know I will see my ex-boyfriend and his girlfriend. I felt the fear-devil's work. Lionel told me about a story from the bible.
Jesus was sleeping on a boat with His disciples, a great storm came. The disciples were afraid. Jesus removes their fears by saying "Peace, Stay Still". There is a great calm immediately.

Praise the Lord! I met my friends at night and they supported me, Jasmine Go for it! I have faith in Jesus, I took the courage and strength to attend the seminar. I see my ex-boyfriend and his girlfriend as the devils, but I prayed to my heart "Shalom=peace". Hurray, I was not afraid, I was focusing in the seminar, I was not distracted at all. I will never doubt Jesus's works.

Because Jesus loves Jasmine.

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jastubee =)) 11:08 PM.

Turn on your speakers, I am amused by Ian Bernado's (American Idol season 6 reject) words. He is so funny, listen carefully to what he is saying.

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jastubee =)) 4:36 PM.

Hm...my resolution today is to do something out of ordinary, I think it will make this day memorable. Haha.

Like this picture below, it is almost impossible to feel the impact when being hit underwater, why do people still want to organise "abnormal" activities such as this? Well, I believe they want this activity to draw lots of attention from people and also to make this experience memorable.

So i got inspired by this. Ahh.gh..




I will not tell anyone what I will be doing today, I will make my first attempt, hopefully it works.

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jastubee =)) 1:34 PM.

Well I started to voice out my opinion on that stupid ASS biscuit threadstarter.
Summary(if you want to know more, read my earlier entry): A guy went to STOMP to complain about his missing biscuits.

But after debating with him I realised he is so lame, so I decided not to quarrel with him any further.

Now whatever I pasted below is no longer funny..it has become serious yea.

Well this guy kind of supported the threadstarter..DAMN






Well, I admitted I was complaining about the threadstarter, but it was for his own good, he is like a laughing stock now. Where has his reputation gone to?

I realise this guy likes to jump into conclusions, look at his last sentence, he said that if I don't complain, I am living in luxury. What nonsense is that? I don't complain silly things like "AHH, MUMMY, missing biscuits! Help!". Small things we should take things likely and cast it aside, why magnify the problem?





YES I WANT YOU TO SPEAK UP MORE ABOUT YOUR LAME BISCUIT STORY, your face is ruined, muahahah!




I was trying to be sarcastic.




I think the biscuit complaint is worst.


What has a biscuit got to do with saving your human life? This is Singapore not Africa. Go to Africastomp.com.za . Why are you comparing with dogs having a much better life than people who go with missing biscuits? So exaggerated. Eugene even said the threadstarter is lame as there is no link between dogs and humans.

I had enough. Why should I continue arguing with a stupid guy? So I decided to sound pleasant and maintain my reputation.

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jastubee =)) 11:00 PM.

I realise I will fall head over heels with guys who look like edison chen. And I found a new model cum actor whom I idolise, he is Joe Zheng Yuan Cheng. Joe really look likes edison chen. OMG! I am not that fanatic because I know it is just a passing craze.


Joe


Edison

The first 2 pictures really look alike.


Joe (my wallpaper)


Edison

Their eyes, noses and mouths are hot. Who will I still prefer?
Edison
Joe



Edison? Joe?


NOno, Joe!! eh..Edison.

Well I choose You! (pokemon, gotta catch em all)




This guy is not edison but Joe!

Joe wins! (Tadaaa..Teng Teng!)

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jastubee =)) 4:54 PM.

I went to caregroup on Saturday, it was meaningful and I yearn to go more of the caregroup meetings. Lionel was preaching about God's correction. I like the sharing session because it was a form of warm up for me before I told to the floor about how I feel about God's correction.

When Lionel asked, "who thinks that trials are set by God?", Only I raised up my hand. Oops. Most people thought trials were set by the devil. I agree to both actually. Lionel told me to explain to the floor, I was afraid to say something wrongly, because that was what I believed, this was what I said,

"I believed that God put trials in our lives because we are walking away from Jesus, those trials and difficulties instead make us grow stronger with God, we depend more on Jesus to save us from the battle, Jesus loves to be used by us, thus through these trials, we believe and praise Jesus more, our relationship with Jesus will be much better too, we are stronger than before."

I am glad I was corrected by Coach Andy, he said that God loves us so much that he would not put trials to hurt us in anyway, is the devil's workings. Andy and Wei Ling helped me to receive the gift of tongues too. I was so proud to receive it, actually I tried before in church but was not confirm whether the holy spirit gave it to me. Now they confirmed it for me! Yeah. Praise the Lord.

If you are being led into a wilderness of disappointment and bitterness right now, trust God, for He knows exactly where you are and what you need. As you obey His commands, He will lead you out of the desert and into a place of spiritual abundance, healing and refreshment.

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jastubee =)) 11:01 PM.

Found something funny a threadstarter wrote. So cute. Alot of people go to stomp just to complain about small little things. Singaporeans are getting more aunty, we are more k-po(curious) and we like to complain...alot. Stomp kind of invades peoples' privacy, especially photos of young teenages making out in library..so on.

We complain small little things that do not affect us greatly in life. Even if internet life is removed in my life, life still goes on. But the pictures I uploaded later, you will realise Singaporeans are getting fussy and more whiny, as though a biscuit mean alot to the threadstarter, as if the biscuit affected his life badly.













HAHA. Singaporeans so cute.

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jastubee =)) 1:32 AM.

i) The reason why I was sacked was because the company wanted an experienced receptionist. But I just don't understand why I wasn't given a chance to improve myself. Well the people see me as a nonentity- a person of little value. Jesus views everyone as significant. It's important that Christians acknowledge others as people with value.

ii) I realise I have really lost faith in love for the time being. Those guys who like me, I don't know why I can't bring myself to like them back. I don't want to hurt anybody. I know it is not fair to them, but I don't have that kind of desires. Maybe my heart was really stolen by my ex-boyfriend, my priceless heart... stolen by a theif...so unfair, I need my heart back to love those who cares and loves me.

iii) My colleague in my previous job advised me not to enter engineering courses in university because he had regrets. He was an engineer but has become a businessman in Raffles Place. His friends never stayed as engineers, instead they became teachers and accountants.
Hm... I have a passion for physics, my interest is in engineering. But what troubles me is that, he told me that yes interest is important, all newbies know that, but when you are in the working force, you realise in Singapore, you should be logical to understand that to survive in the competitive market and high standard of living, we should look forward to jobs with promising careers and high salaries.

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jastubee =)) 4:52 PM.

I got sacked the 2nd day of work. OMG, most people told me that I should tell my friends or family that I did not get sack but is because they found a better receptionist.

Well I got sacked for pronouncing a big client's name wrongly through the phone. There are 2 receptionist, they do not know who is the one who said the name wrongly so they have to sack one of us. They chose me in the end. WHY? HAHA because they want my partner to suffer under office politics.

I was crying because I thought I could do it, I thought I could turn things right. My agency told me the bad news I was shocked. Jasmine, the passion to be a receptionist could actually be sacked the 2nd day of work.

My agency told me they do not know whose fault was it. Well I sacrificed, my senior told me my partner admitted to the fault. I can get my job back but who cares. Everyday I am suffering from complaints and scoldings, get out of there is much better, $8.50 is not worth it.

I know how to operate the telephone system better than anyone else in the company, I am serious. There are 4 receptionist, I know it better because I did my research. I even set up network places for them because they do not know how to. Well I am a computer professional. Quite.

I believe that Jesus wants to put me in a better job, a job I will be happy in. TA..DA, my agency found me and Ying Hui (my best friend) a telemarketing job at seragoon north, $7 per hour. Yeah! :)

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jastubee =)) 1:20 PM.