In remembrance of Raymond
It's been a week since Raymond passed away. My friend's fiance passed away recently after slipping into a coma, less than a month being engaged to her. Not to mention, both Cassandra and Raymond been in a courtship for almost a year or so, after being friends for many years.
Yes, as much as it sounds like a story from a soap opera, but this is true.
Apparently, before he fell into a coma, Cassandra told me he was had high fever, and at the end of last year, he just became comatose. To rub salt into the wound, he was admitted into the ICU with a breathing machine.
I can't imagine what Cass been through. It must have been traumatic and stressful. If it was Melissa there, i don't know what i'll do.
Click HERE to read Cass' blog.
Rest In Peace Brother. And to Cass and family, be strong and have faith in God, that he is now in a better place, ok?
Love & Peace!~
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A need to revamp?
It's been more than a couple of years since i've changed the layout of this blog.
In the past, i had time to experiment with the layout, putting pictures and editting source codes to my skin of the blog.
But looking at it now, it seems like the entries are new, but the pictures and links on the sidebar are unmoved.
I'll try my best to change some images on the side bar, as well as update the links on them when i'm free.
Currently, i'm in a McD on mainland, typed my story and prepared to head back to the office soon. Met the recently formed independent party
Parti Cinta Malaysia just now, and the Vice-president hit out at the state Chief Minister, and also said the party was not 'fishing' for other party's Member of Parliament.
With politicians and leaders hitting out at each other, i think the people will come out as the ultimate loser lah.
*sigh*Do politicians in the state (
and country) need a revamp as well? Not only on the surface, but within the party as well?
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: A Day In My Life., For Your Info., Mooossing
The Rojak Series #21
It's been awhile since i did a TRS, where i clump together a series of events in one entry. Anyway, here's the first for 2010, which i've done in ala diary writing:
1. Jan 26
My colleague Hani gave birth to a girl, the second addition to her family. We were shocked that what suppose to be a routine check-up turned into a delivery instead.
With her absence, we noticed that there were many things left undone, and felt that this one colleague, who deals with many things in the office, is somewhat irreplaceable.
Well, hope we can survive for the next two months without her.
Jan 27I realised when state authorities tries to right a wrong, it comes with opposition from several quarters of the public.
This was evidently seen in the attempt demolition of an illegal beach structure in Tanjung Bungah, which some claimed to serve as a tourists attraction.
Several people protested when the local authorities came to finish the demolition job. The owner was not happy, saying he'll lose his source of income of eight years. Heard of Do Re Mi Cafe? I've passed by it once, and surprise to find out that dude actually made a three-storey treehouse on the beach!
At a press conference, a group of angry people vented their frustration against the state government, saying they are cooking up a plan. What's the plan? It'll be shown in due time.
*sigh* I pity those who try to make a living. But the other question is, should we let unjust and ignorance prevail? Should the authorities continue to turn a blind eye towards mistakes done in the past?
Jan 28
Both my fiancee and i have been together in this courtship for one and a half years! I wonder if people think it's too early for us to get married as we embarked on this journey for only so long?
I enjoy the (good and bad) times being with her, and loving and caring for her daily. I thank God for her.
Anyway, i was thinking of replacing my bass guitar strings, which have not been changed for over 3 years. And as the team was practising for service at night, i broke my fourth bass string! Talk about timing!
Jan 29
Woke up to the strange smell of Indian fragrant oil, which oddly made its way to my room on the eleventh floor. Thaipusam is coming, and devotees have began with their procession, and one can expect jam, jam and more jam around the island over this weekend.
Happy Thaipusam to readers celebrating the occasion.
I'm now sitting down in McD in Greenlane, as i'm sipping tea and typing this entry. Apparently, my laptop has issues - once i turned it on, it gave me the default settings, and i had to reinstall several application. *sigh*
Well, the day is still young, and i have a lot to do, including getting the car checked, buying bass guitar strings and meeting my dear for lunch later!
Hope you have a good day ahead!
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: A Day In My Life., For Your Info., Mooossing
One Month!
It's been a month since she said, "
Yes" as i was down on one knee, holding a simple diamond rin in my hand. And now, both Melissa D and i are engaged!
In a few days' time, it'll be our one year and six month anniversary in our courtship. We both had good times and bad times, savoured the sweet and bitter experiences a courtship can offer, and we give all our praises to God, for bringing us together!
Here's to many more exciting and lovely days ahead!
I LOVE YOU MY SUNSHINE!
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: A Day In My Life., For Your Info., Mooossing
What a way to start the year - part 2
Today, it's a week since the tragedy occurred -
an accident which claimed six lives, a teacher and five students from Chung Ling High School, who might not have lived their lives to the fullest.
Who knew on that Sunday morning, while carrying out a routine weekly practice, these people would drown and never see another sunrise? Parents, friends, schoolmates, dragon boat enthusiasts and almost the whole nation (
even politicians) mourned the deaths of these young people.
I suppose everyone who were present at the scene were (
directly or indirectly) affected. I, who was covering the scene as well, was somewhat affected; i came home with sunburn around my neck, and an earful from my boss in KL for a mistake which i didn't do, but could have prevented. *sigh* but let's not talk about that.
In a situation like this, emotions are high, and people are trying to pin the problem on another, blaming them for allowing such a tragedy to happen.
But then again, it's an accident - not an event orchestrated by man for his own benefit. There are many things to ponder about.
Perhaps they should not have practiced at the seafront in the first place.
Perhaps they should not have gone another round of training.
Perhaps they should have all been geared up for the occasion.
Perhaps they should have listened to instructions from their (late) adviser.
Perhaps the authorities should have been strict on the training venue.
Perhaps land reclamation should not have taken place not too far from the scene, which could have caused strong undercurrent.
There are many speculations and possibilities of what could been. But it does not change history, that six lives were taken too soon; marking a black history here in the state.
The best thing to do, is to learn from this and try to avoid such accident from happening again.
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: A Day In My Life., Mooossing
What a way to start the month/year.
The year kicked off with
the church attacks in the country, and just this week, a teacher and five students from a vernacular school in Penang drowned after a dragon boat training accident.
Sad, isn't it.
I'll be posting up about the dragon boat incident soon, which i was indirectly disturbed.
Anyway, i wanted to post this picture up a couple of weeks ago, the light of the church attacks. Better late than never, here is the picture:
Awesome!Apparently this is a picture taken from a church in Java, Indonesia. So, what's the fuss about using that one word (and several others) in the country? Making a mountain out of a mole hill or fear of losing dominance over the people?
In the end, besides having oxygen, water, food, clothes and a roof over our head to survive, we need love. And if i can add, a mutual understanding for one another, respect and
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: For Your Info., Mooossing
Not Forgetting Your Ground.
This week, my office here on the island received two interns - one (the guy) from UTAR, and the other (the lass) from Han Chiang College. Judging by the fact they've only been on the job for just three days, there's a lot to teach before they can finish their internship and said, "It was fun!" (Or, at least, i think they might enjoy it)
The both of them are timid but eager to learn. I suppose given time, they'll be up and running without needing to cling on to others.
It reminded when i myself was an intern about four years ago. Being green and eager to know how to go about in this line of work, as well as getting to know the people in the office. Those were the good times.
But even now, i'm still learning as i'm being employed by the company which i've interned! I've still got a long way to go in being the best in what i do.
And speaking of which, i've entered the third year of being in this line of work. There are many ups and downs, and it takes me places.
I was once an intern, but i'm still learning.
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: A Day In My Life., For Your Info., Mooossing
Do we fight fire with fire?
The church attacks with happened on the wee hours of Friday morning has bring about uproar among many Christian quarters, regardless of denomination in the country.
Many are furious and angered by such move, crediting it to the outcry of those who were not happy with
the High Court's ruling to allow a Catholic publication to use the word 'Allah' in its Bahasa Malaysia articles.There are a lot of people who are unhappy with the church attacks, seeking justice to be served. A lot of politicians have condemned the attack as well.
But it's good to hear
the church leaders forgiving their attackers. After all, as stated in Roman 8:31,
"If God is for us, who can be against us?"Personally, i'm not happy that there's an act of vandalism which occurred in places which i have been before. I was baptised in Metro Tabernacle more than a decade ago, since my KL church did not have its own pool then.
But then again, anything burned down, be it a church, a mosque, a temple, an abandoned public hall, a (
under maintained, dirty) public toilet or even a cult leader's house, is not condoned by the masses in general. Right?
In this situation, we've been asked to stay calm, respond in love and pray over this. This would be the best advice to church goers nationwide. Be strong in your faith!
"Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."
Labels: For Your Info., Mooossing
Ohana
On Monday night, my fiancee and i had dinner with Jolene at Nando's, and we had fun time chatting about the hectic life back in UTAR when both Jolene and myself were dealing with the Talent Time in early 2007, about wedding, family and other things.
Just now, the both of us had dinner with Carmel, and had a good chat. Among the things we talked about included family. To be specific, family members that has passed away.
Anyway, i just pondered about my extended family; how's my relationship with them.
The relationship i have with my dad and my brothers is good, better than what it was several years back, when i just started off in UTAR. And i try to improve on it.
I do not have any grandparents anymore. And when it comes to my extended family, I'm in contact with Aunty Karen, my mom's sister, as well as her family. She, Uncle Ong and my cousins, Joel, Justin and Victor migrated to Hong Kong more than a decade ago, and are happy there. Joel's currently studying in the LA.
On my dad side, my family meet up with them every now and then during Chinese New Year, as well as the Buddhist 'Kitchen God' festival. But we're not that close.
Meanwhile, besides Aunty Karen and family, i've not been in contact with relatives from my mom side. Ironic, as i'm now on the island, where most of them also live. The only time i did see them was somewhere in the middle of 2008, when i just drop by their shop and had a short chat with my uncle and aunty; my mom's older siblings. However, there's not much connection or communication there.
And there has been very little communication, since my mom leave us for heaven more than a decade ago.
Well, I don't know what they think of my family now. Maybe i should try and meet up with them, one day.
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: Mooossing
New Year, New Hairstyle.
This is the first entry for 2010! *Yeah*
To those of you re-entering school/college/university/life, happy studying and learning! While those in the working world, welcome back to work! If you're still bumming around, time to get a life!
Anyway, in December 2009, i promised Melissa D that i would get my haircut after Christmas (
yes, once i proposed to her), but she insisted that i get it done as fast as possible. Anyway, i managed to leave it long enough (
pun not intended) until i popped the question, and got my hair cut on Boxing Day.
My first benevolent act as her fiance! 
Yes, this is a look of how much i didn't enjoy the haircut!
I look crazy... CRAZY!Anyway, besides what i've said in my last post, i would like to improve on certain aspects of my life as well this year.
This includes:
- being more focused, disciplined and responsible for my actions and responsibilities given to me.Yeah... i can't think of the other point that i wanted to share. But this will do lah.
Oh, and i might not be leaving my hair long for awhile... maybe in 10 years of more. We'll see how things go lah.
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: A Day In My Life., Mooossing
2009: It has been a ride.
After many days of thinking, i believe the most appropriate phrase to describe this year would be
'roller coaster'.
Since the beginning of the year up to now, it has been like that for me. The rush, moving up and down, the anticipation, climaxes (
and anti-climaxes) and the crazy things i did on the ride.
Among events which occurred in this year includes directly observing several by-elections up north of Malaysia, my on-going work-life here on the island, my commitment in church as well as my relationship with my (
now) fiancee. Other things include passing aways of several prominent people, relationship changes and status change.
Through these events, emotions were high and a lot were said, but i thank God that we managed to pull through them, but i believe we need to continue putting our faith in Him, as we are not sure what the future has for us!
For next year, i have a few resolutions, which includes:
a. Proper financial planning for the future of both Melissa D and me.
b. Improving my health, which means to be fitter, going down a size or two and perhaps losing weight.
c. Planning for the impending, simple wedding, and a wonderful marriage under the guidance of God, family and friends.
I have to admit, i enjoyed the ride, and i'm looking forward to 2010!
Happy New Year! May 2010 be a good one for everyone!~
"....Just look at me, Silly Me,
I'm as happy as can be-
I got a girl who thinks I rock.
And tomorrow there's no school,
So lets go drink some more Red Bull,
And not get home 'till about 6:00.
When I'm dancing with you
Tomorrow doesn't matter.
Turn that music up
'Till the windows start to shatter
'Cause you're the only one who can get me on my feet.
And I can't even dance...."
Taken from Orson's No Tomorrow.
Note: Once this post is up, both my fiancee, my friends and i will be at church for the Watchnite service, here on the island.
Labels: A Day In My Life., Mooossing
On the Fourth Day of Christmas, The Good Lord Gave to me....
... Four coloured pictures,
Three (hundred plus) people in church,
Two boxing gloves,
and one beautiful fiancee!
I just came back from dinner with my former university mates at Mid-Valley. It was great to see an 80% turnout, which i think is so far the highest, as i can recall. And the Kimchi was good.
And this would be the last time i'll be seeing them for the year.
Not to mention i was out with Justin Botak earlier for lunch in Brickfields ... and met the others, including Kevan, Angeline, Julius, Oliver, Sui Li, Shannon, Fergersan, Russell, Iggy, etc in church the day after Boxing Day.
Anyway, most of the pictures taken when i proposed to Melissa D is up on facebook, thanks to Jason Tan and Joshua Tay. And here are some of it.
The simple powerpoint presentation, which Pastor advised me to prepare. Also, Jim Brickman's The Gift was playing in the background!
That's me on one bended knee, as i muster up the courage to say this words, "Melissa Darlyne Chow, as i am on my knee, with this simple ring in my hand, will you marry me?" However, it just went, "dear, with this simple ring, would you marry me?"
Apparently, Melissa D, myself, and several others present in church, were overwhelmed. With tears in my eyes, and being emo, i just proposed! And she said YES!
Tears still coming out. Still pretty much emo.
For the pictures from the outing with my friends, i might take it from Pek Mei, or look up on Facebook, if they've uploaded it already.
And i've somewhat got a word to describe what 2009 was for me. I hope to be able to post it up on time!~
Good night.
"I could wish you joy and peace.
To last a whole life long.
I could wish you sunshine.
Or a cheerful little song
Or wish you all the happiness.
That this life could bring.
But I wish You Jesus, more than anything.
I could wish you leaves of gold.
And may your path be smooth.
I could wish you treasures.
Or that all your dreams come true.
And I could wish you paradise.
That every day be spring.
But I wish You Jesus, more than anything.
'Cause when I wish you Jesus,
I've wished you everything.
I Wish You Jesus by Scott Wesley Brown
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: A Day In My Life., Mooossing
On the first Day of Christmas, the Good Lord gave to me, One Beautiful Fiancee!~
Both Melissa D and i are now engaged!The proposal was made on Christmas Day in church, at the end of the church service. With everyone present witnessing the event, i knelt on one knee, and asked for her hand in marriage. And she said,
"YES!"It was overwhelming. Melissa, myself, and some among the congregation had tears welling up in our eyes.
Pastors said i've set a high standard in proposal among guys in the church, and i wonder if i've created enemies by doing so.
I'll update more on this later (
and hopefully, with pictures!) For now, i've gotta go catch my ride back to KL soon!~
Happy Boxing Day, people!~
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: A Day In My Life., Mooossing
What was 2009 to me?
A few days ago, i've been trying to figure out what 2009 meant for me. For some, it has been a challenging year. For others, it was a mundane, routine year, pretty much the same for the past few years.
I'm still trying to look for a phrase, if not a word, to describe what this year meant to me. I hope to blog about it before 2009 bids farewell.
On another note, we've watched several movies recently, including
A Christmas Carol, Bodyguards and Assassins, Ninja Assassin, Astro Boy... and
2012. And we have yet to watch
Love Happens, Storm Warriors, Avatar, Sherlock Holmes and
The Princess and the Frog. So many movies, so little time.
Oh, and we celebrated Shea Li's 24th birthday at Sakae Sushi on Monday and had BBQ with the cell group on Saturday night!
Anyway, once this entry is up, both Melissa D, myself and several dozen church members will be off caroling in the evening.
We'll be jollying until
Christmas arrives!To all my readers,
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: A Day In My Life., Mooossing
One more week!
Seven more days to Christmas! And i still have a few more things to do! Let's hope everything can be done by then!
Three more working days, and i'm on leave for the rest of the year. Still thinking if i should come down to KL or not....
But whatever it is, i need to get some things done first!
7 more days to go....
Love & Peace!~
BC?
Labels: A Day In My Life., Mooossing
