Hey there, it's seriously been AGES since I've last updated this blog, and yes, many people have complained that I should and stuff, so here we go.

New BLOG ENTRY :D

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Since the holidays till now, many things have happened.

2 weeks seem so short, and yet so long.
Neither here nor there..

On the last day of school, I rushed home to pack up and go for Convivience.
For those unfamiliar with this term, it's like a spiritual retreat of sorts.

This convivience was special, as it could mean the start of a new community in Singapore.
I've been attending Cathecesis, which is a sort of talk (..? ) given by some of the people,
on Community life and stuff, and about life as a Catholic.

Through it, I understand many things, and many ideals which I've had inside me was strengthened by their affirmation.

And I really wanted to see the birth of the Community, so that we could journey on in years to come ( It's a lifelong commitment ! )




From Friday night all the way to Sunday afternoon, I've met many people from many walks of life, different races, all gathered together because of the Faith.

It was pretty cool to know that the rich and the poor, the young and the old, the highly intelligent and the normal people can mix around because of this one thing we have in common.

I learnt the guitar from friends,
played pillow fights with the young,
spoke to the adults,
and got hugs from the elders.

This community was beautiful. Everyone was united, and I really REALLY wanted to continue on this journey.

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I guess my wish came true, as it was formed :)
Out of all the people who attended, only one did not join.
Everyone else was as touched as I was, and wanted to continue the journey with each other.







Also, one thing I like about the community is that we're Human.

What do I mean ?

Well. If you go to the normal churches and all, everything is fixed.
There is very little or hardly any error, and everything just becomes a routine.


The priest does this, you do this.
He does that, you do that.

You dun even have to listen anymore.

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You just read off the screen.


The human touch is taken away, and replaced by our Singaporean style.
Orderly ... fixed .... Lack of human contact.

Even when it comes to the sign of peace




( For those not Catholic who've read this far, the sign of peace is when you forgive people around you for their sins, and make peace with each other. )

PS: It's my favourite moment btw lol.





People just look around and nod their heads.
Everyone's waiting for a cue.

You reach out your hand, I will shake it and say peace with you.
You do nothing, I do nothing.

Fullstop.


It just becomes a routine :(






But the beauty of the Community is that it's for a small group ( The maximum amount allowed for a community is 50 )

So in the Eucharist, you're aware of EVERYONE.
Everyone's part of it.

Everyone sings praise.
The cantors ( musicians ..? ) play their classical guitars,
and the drummer(s) ( HEY THAT'S ME :D ) plays the congo ( If I'm not wrong, it's called a congo )

Mistakes might occur, because everyone has to do the readings and stuff, so it shows us the more human side.


Why do I love this ?



Because He loves us the way we are.
Flaws and all.

Why should we force ourselves to follow a certain path, which makes it better, but takes away
the human touch ?





Is that really joy ??







I dunno, but I definitely enjoy Community Eucharist.

Especially at the Sign of Peace lol.
Everyone's just running all over the place, and we do the sign of peace with each other ( cheek to cheek )
It just makes everything so much more beautiful and united.



Oh oh and the dance at the end of Eucharist.
lol






Like some traditional folk dance.
Everyone links hands and dance in a circle, while those who play instruments play together.

AWESOME ! MY WHOLE COMMUNITY DANCED !

And I felt so good hitting that drum, to the tune of the guitar, as everyone's dancing happily,
young and old, men and women .. All united, happily dancing.

LOVE IT.


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Aside from that, I FINALLY got to hang out with the guys.

Can't tell you guys how happy I am to finally hang out lol.
I'll try to plan out my work so we could hang out again this week aye ?

Been kick ass, slacking around, talking cock like we all used to.
Just awesome.

I feel like myself again !

And watching AUGUST RUSH.

OH MY GOSH !

AUGUST RUSH IS A GREAT MOVIE I TELL YOU ALL !

YOU MUST CATCH IT IF YOU'RE A MUSIC LOVER.
It's BEAUTIFUL.

BEAUTIFUL I TELL YOU !

Oh and thanks TD for teaching me some songs on the guitar.
Though I want to learn more.
GIVE ME MORE KNOWLEDGE.

If I can play the guitar properly, and we have like, 3 hour breaks and stuff in school, I'd so friggin' bring the guitar to school.

Though I'm more of a drum person, the guitar is awesome.

Drums bring me to this special place when I really play with my heart and soul.
The feeling of it all is beautiful.

But SHIT MAN.

Guitar brings me to a different kinda high.


As I sit there in the darkness playing Past Recedes by John Frusciante ( Well .. only the starting :( )
I feel so good.
Though my fingers burn from the inexperience of the flesh against steel strings, I press on, because just knowing that I am making that wonder sound makes me so pumped up !

TD TEACH ME THE FULL SONG !

Oh and can anyone tell me how to do a proper bar chord.
I'm having alot of problem doing it.
Fingers are still weak, and their stubbiness doesn't help :P lol


That feeling I get when I strum the guitar ( though I'm not good at it )
Just gives me such a good vibe.

I need to learn more chords to carry on that tune I've created.
I need more knowledge in guitar ... GUITAR !!!!



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And now we talk about DMD.

DMD lecturers gives us 5 friggin' assignments ( Happy Holidays ! .... Suckers ! )
I love the course, I really do, but I was so hoping that this 2 weeks would be untouched.

A nice break for us all to catch up with our loved ones, and perhaps know each other better.

Perhaps update ourselves on the current stuff that's going on nowadays.

But hey.
Everyone's fighting this battle,
so I should buck up too ...


Especially since I've not done much lol @.@"
Sandra's planning was for naught ..?

IT WUN GO TO WASTE AHHHHHH !!

I will catch up with you all lol.

Just give me a little time to hang out with my buddies.

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Well.

That's all for now I guess.
Hope the entry's not too long for you guys.
well for those that made it this far at least.

You're updated on my life XD

Well take care everyone :)

+~Peace~+
Wolffang scribbled at Sunday, June 15, 2008.