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!~
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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!~
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It does bother me....
How do you write a testimony? A life story about how you became who you are as you are changed, once you've accepted Christ in your life?
Up to today, this have been nudging me, constantly. I'm stuck to a wall when i'm called to do so.
Honestly, i've been in a 'Christian family' since i was born, and i accepted Jesus into my life during a church youth camp in 1997. I was baptised in Form 3, together with Justin Botak and a few other friends.
I think if i have to share something, it would be about how i survived several incidents in the past, between 2006 and 2007, all thanks to God's grace.
One of the incidents, of course, involved the car accident which left me with a broken right humerus. It was a painful experience, but i did learn something from it, from the physical, emotional and mental aspects. I thank God i'm still alive.
Yesterday night, i volunteered in my friend Sharon's kindergarten as Santa Claus, something which i don't believe in. And the kids keep rushing forward with their hands open as they keep asking for the sweets i given out. It's like giving out free currency to them!
And currently, i'm recovering from a sore-throat, which still does bother me, a bit.
Love & Peace!~
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This past week....
As i'm typing this entry, the West Ham United vs Manchester United match is on tv, with Melissa D watching it, along with several thousand of Malaysian fans, in their (or their friends') homes or Mamak outlet.
Earlier, both of Melissa D and i met up with Giam for late dinner and had a nice chat about work in KL and other things. I'm so grateful he's up here now, or i'll be the only operative on the field here on the island for the next two weeks... together with my cameraman! Currently, my colleague is on maternal leave while my boss will be going off to India. But Giam is indeed a godsend, and i'll try my best to work together with him!
Before meeting up with Giam, we were at Melissa D's grandparents there, where her relatives had a potluck there, since one of her relative from US is back, and another came up to the island from KL with her family. Wish we brought the watermelon to dinner... maybe next time.
During the past week, my boss and i were covering the state assembly sitting here, and so did Melissa D and the other counterparts. It was dramatic, with the demonstration with the Chief Minister Lmi Guan Eng's portrait being burned, and the newspaper shooting scene and 'butt show' by the Head Opposition Datuk Azhar Ibrahim. It was dramatic indeed. It was fun, while it lasted.
After covering that for four days, Melissa D and i awarded ourselves with by watching movies and a shopping spree. On Friday, we watched Ninja Assassin and Astro Boy (almost) back to back at Queensbay Mall. Ninja Assassin was graphic and gore, not for the weak-hearted, and best viewed on DVD, if one would want to see maximum violent carnage. On the other hand, Astro Boy was a heart-warming 3D animation story, suitable for all children, although it was slightly modified from Tezuka Osamo's original manga.
Later, we bought several other things, including a pair of sneakers each, some books, and a six-CD Christmas complication set, which was a bargain!
Getting sleepy now. And Christmas is coming! Don't you feel the excitement?
Love & Peace!~
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2010 looms closer!
Soon, it'll be December, and soon, we'll bid goodbye to 2009 and welcome 2010. And if the Mayans are right, we've got a couple of years to enjoy before the world as it is, seizes to exist!
Melissa D, Joshua el-Lamo and myself watch 2012 last Friday, and it was mind-blowing. If earth were to end like this, peasants like us are very well doomed... unless if you're staying in Africa or you have 1 billion Euros (watch the movie, and you'll understand)! I think this movie made it into the 'Top 10 Must Watch Movie for 2009', for me, at least.
Besides that, the three of us, include many of our CG members, the youths and the rest of the church were involved with the Vacation Bible School, themed Crocodile Dock. I was there for the last three days, helping out in the Gator Games station, and it was sure fun... and very tiring. In fact, on the last day (yesterday), i had a bad headache and almost puked.
But i'm all up for next year's VBS, which will be held in June.
Anyway, there's the State Assembly sitting tomorrow, and from what i've heard, there will be fireworks (and blood?!). So, Melissa D, myself and our fellow counterparts are all psyched up for this!
And Christmas is coming, followed by the New Year! Yikes! So many things to do, so little time!~
Love & Peace!~
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Labels: A Day In My Life., Mooossing
Her Birthday.
Last Saturday, Melissa D celebrated her birthday.
Trying my best to be a good boyfriend, i organised a few things. Among them a surprise celebration after the combined Cell Group at church on the eve of her birthday, and dinner on her birthday.
I had a few other things planned, but i think i'll use them for another occasion, or her next birthday. After all, i can't use all my good cards in one sitting, ya?
Got some pictures up facebook, and this is one of them (pix by Dr Matt):
Me bringing the cake to both Melissa D (second from right) and Megan (second from left) as Joshua eLamo (right) plays the guitar.
Melissa (centre) and Megan (right) cutting the birthday 'cake-wannabe'. Me standing left as i held the cake up.
On the night of her birthday, the both of us had Japanese dinner at Miruko in G Hotel. The service was good, portions were small, and it was overpriced. Looks like we would be going to Sakae Sushi more often, but nonetheless, we had fun!~
Earlier that same day, we went jogging and picked her aunt, who arrived from US, from the airport. I had to go to church the same afternoon. I was dead tired that day!
Oh, and her sister-in-law just gave birth to a healthy baby on Monday... Jeshurun was his name, or was it Emmanuel? But i think both names are in, but i'm clueless about which comes first.
Love & Peace!~
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Puked.
Last Sunday night, i did just that.
After having lunch at Mizi Bistro with Melissa D and her parents, together with my papa and Ernest, who were up here last weekend, i was a little tired.
After seeing my family off, i then rested at Melissa's place. I vomited at her place later at night, not to mentioned having a headache at the same time.
A few months back, i threw up at my work place as well, and had to take leave office early. Not so good experience.
But there are a few things i learnt from this experiences:
1. When you're feeling like something's moving up your esophagus, you could end up throwing up.
2. If you're saliva suddenly tastes a sour, you're definitely going to puke in seconds.
3. Stand as close to the toilet bowl (bucket, or where you are going to puke) as possible.
4. Bend down, keep your head as far away from your body to avoid chunks landing on your attire.
5. Wash your mouth properly after each episode. Take mints, if possible.
In the end of the day, i don't enjoy throwing up. Neither do pregnant women or chemotherapy patients. It blows chunks (pun not intended).
Love & Peace!~
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Negativity.
This has been going on for awhile, but it has become more annoying, distracting and agonising - how people can back stab another in his/her presence by posting up hurtful comments, thanks to technology via Facebook.
Not sure why these people can do something like this. Do they find joy in putting down others? Are these people covering up their own insecurities by mocking others? Does bitter heart only spew bitter words? Are they cowards in facing others? Only they would know.
Both Melissa D and i are refraining from making 'mocking' and unkind statements on Facebook, but rather, post up encouraging and uplifting ones. We can try. With all bad things going on in the world, don't people need good things in their lives?
I read this manga Pluto, by Urasawa Naoki, which is superb. One of the most beautiful phrases spoken by Gesicht was,
"Nothing is born out of hatred." And it's true.
I believe these people are also entitled to God's love, and mercy and grace, and everyone should treat one another with love (Luke 6:31).
With God's strength, i pray that i can be a source of positivity to the people around me, impacting them with God's love.
I try.
Love & Peace!~
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Before November caught us by surprise!
Yesterday was Halloween. Not to mention it was the end of the month before November decided to jump on us! And before we can blink our eyes, December will loom by, singing Christmas carols with its belly full of jelly.
Well, yesterday both Melissa D and i bought a quart of Blue Raspberry Sherbet and Hokey Pokey ice-cream from Baskin (
with 31% discount, of course), and it was good. I think we'll slowly enjoy it for the next few days to come.
Earlier in the morning of the same day, we jogged in Linear Park. The weather was good, but i was a little tired as we bowled a couple of games the night before with our Cell Group members at Bukit Jambul; need to improve and score more points.
To make matters worse, we played badminton with our friends in the workline on Wednesday, and it did a number on us as we did not warm up or cool down properly that night. To add salt to the wound, both of us argued (
yes, we occasionally do that) and we were not at our peak. But thank God all's settled, love prevails, God's mercy reigns and we're grinning from ear to ear as we hold each other's hand.
In mid-October, i manage to purchase a DIY book shelf and with a screw-driver and a drink, i got it assembled under 30 minutes. I feel like buying more things to assemble! Hmmm... perhaps when i move to another place.
The book shelfAt about the same time, i bought a mattress, and i'm happy with it!
I'm addicted to MouseHunt on facebook, and i'm happy with it!
I've got a girlfriend who cares for me and a job which helps me pay the bills, and i'm happy with that!
I've got family members and friends who cares for me, and i'm happy with that!
I'm happy about a lot of things in life, and i'm happy with that!
These a five things (
actually, seven), that i can think of now, which i can thank God for.
Oh, my papa and Ernest will be coming up this weekend to meet me, Melissa D and her parents. Now, i need to try to persuade Rowen to come along. I pray all will go well. (
Keeping my fingers crossed!)
Love & Peace!~
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Labels: A Day In My Life., Mooossing
New Mobile!
This afternoon, Melissa D and i together with Sin Chow and Ann Tan watched Inglourious Basterds at Gurney Plaza.
The movie's interesting and funny indeed, thanks to director Quentin Tarantino, as the movie pokes fun into the assassination of Nazi leader Adolf Hilter by a group of American Jews called
The action's decent, (
and gory, if i might add), and has way too much dialogues in it. But funny, nonetheless. But do note its fictional!
For more information,
click HERE.
And before that, both Melissa D and i went jogging around her neighbourhood.
Anyway, a few days back, i won myself a mobile phone from a DiGi event, where they launched their Turbo 3G mobile internet service, which kicks off on the island.
Yes, i got a new Sony Ericsson W760i phone, which is a slide Walkman phone by just entering a contest there. And until now, i'm still trying to get used to this handphone, which has the music-changing function by shaking it left or right...
cool, eh?
The Sony Ericsson W760iAnd up to now, i still feel amazed that i actually have this hp with me, although i have no idea how much it cost.
I really thank God for this new phone as the clam-shell SE phone i bought over a year ago failed on me. On Deepavali, it refused to turn on, forcing me to use my old phone. And now, the new mobile phone is in front of me even as i'm typing this entry. I just feel so happy; all glory to God!
I got the black one (right one), and it looks better than the other two.
However, i still plan to repair the other phone, less it would go to waste. October is ending soon, and 2009 is drawing to a close. Hmmm... i still have a lot to do bEfoRe the year ends!
Love & Peace!~
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Want a Miracle? Have Faith, and God will provide.
I was moved to tears (almost) when Pastor Sam Surendran from EPCC preached at church yesterday morning.
Using Acts 12:1-10, which talked about Peter being imprisoned but he was set free by an angel, Pastor Sam preached about his experiences in his life, where God has blessed him over and over again through various obstacles. This included the hardship both him and his wife (then girlfriend) had to go through in US, prayer for a new Toyota Unser and when his daughter was having high fever when two weeks' old.
Among the few things he pointed out was in order to have a miracle in one's life, one need to be part of a miracle, and should have a relationship with God, is like a father and child - where the needs of the child is always taken care of.
And sometimes, a miracle works out according to His will, not our own. As they say, God works in mysterious ways.
So, it's essential to have faith in God. To follow Him, and obey Him, like a child listens to the father.
There are a lot of things i'm worried about, and it lingers in my mind; like how to save up for the future, where do i stay, my relationship with my dear, the wedding, marriage, having children, financing the family, etc. But i just need to surrender all this to God, and let Him work my miracle(s) according to His will.
"...If I ever catch up with you
Im gonna love you for the rest of your life
All I need is a miracle, all I need is you (all I need is a miracle)
All I need is a miracle, all I need is you (all I need is a miracle)
All I need is a miracle, all I need is you...."
Taken from Mike and the Mechanic's All I Need Is a Miracle
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XI
I wonder how life will be like if you're still around.
Would i have chosen better paths in life?
Would i have been a better person?
Would i have seen life in a more positive light?
But now, i've those paths, i am what i am and i still see the glass half full and the silver linings in every cloud.
I'm still here, doing what i enjoy doing and being with the girl i love.
Do i make you proud, Mommy? I wonder if i have the courage to stand before you as who i am.
One day, we'll see each other again.
"Fare thee well
Trade in all our words for tea and sympathy
Wonder why we tried, for things that could never be
Play our hearts lament, like an unrehearsed symphony
Not intend
To leave this castle full of empty rooms
Our love the captive in the tower never rescued
And all the victory songs
Seem to be playing out of tune
But it's not the way
That it has to be
Don't trade our love for tea and sympathy
'Cause it's not the way
That it has to be...."
Excerpt from Jars of Clay's Tea and Sympathy
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Run For The Nation 2008
I did it! I ran the race and finished it well!
Technically, it was more of completing one leg of the race of about 30 minutes jogging and praying here on the island.
Melissa D, Aunty Moy and myself were among the 1,700 odd runners participating in the Run For the Nation this morning. Besides us, Melissa D's brother Ericson participated as well, along with several other church members such as Steven, Sarah, Wai Wai and Pei Li. Oh, and Pastor Thom who was one of the people coordinating this event on the island.
What we did was walked around designated area for about 4km, as we suppose to pray for the area and the people there, as well as several prayer pointers given to us, which encompass the government, economy, education, etc.
Out of all who participated, about 92 participants run on the island. Divided into three groups, the first teams started off from different points at about 5am! Melissa D, Aunty Moy and myself formed one of two teams representing RGBC, and we started off near the old Sunshine Farlim about 9am.
Our route was from there, passing through Jalan Paya Terubong, going up near the Penang Hill lower station and ending near Asia Cafe. The journey was not easy. My dear and i did a little training, but it did a number on our legs. Even as i'm typing this entry, my legs still hurts and i'm very sleeping.
Well, the three of us jogged and prayed (me walking more as i carried more weight.) And as we were going along, it did showered for awhile. As we continued jogging and praying, i left like the rain was a vision; where the desert was thirsty for the rain, like the people here are thirsty and need God's Word.
Despite feeling tired, we continue to soldier on. Aunty Moy, Melissa D and myself, in this order, reached our destination within the stipulated time. I really praise God for the strength to bring us through this. We even walked a little more to church, which was the main gathering place after the run.
I was an experience, and if Aunty Moy, who is over 60 can pace herself well and jog and pray for 30 minutes, those half her age should not have any reasons not to join next year's run!
We're looking forward to next year's run, which falls on May 23! Do join and run for the nation!
Now, for sushi dinner with my dear!~
Love & Peace!~
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What i feel....
"...Dreams theyre for those who sleep,Life is for us to keep,And if youre wondringWhat this song is leading toI want to make it with youI really think that we can make it girl.No, you don't know me well,In every little thing only time will tell,If you believe the things that I do.And well see it through.Life can be short or long,Love can be right or wrong,And if I choose the oneI'd like to help me through,I'd like to make it with you...."Taken from Bread's Make It With You.
That's how much love i feel for my dear.
I LOVE YOU, Melissa D!~
Love & Peace!~
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