Pisang Goreng

Got this forwarded email from Justin and Kevan.

Thought of sharing it with you readers!

This is what happens when you urinate on a 220 volt 3 phase electric fence!

*Ouch!* Be warned!

And tomorrow's October!~ We're entering the final quarter of 2009! What have you accomplished so far?


Love & Peace!~

BC?

Determination!

Besides following Bleach, One Piece and Naruto (and several other mangas!), I recently picked up Bakuman by Ohba Tsugumi (author) and Obata Takeshi (aritst). Ohba wrote the storyline for Death Note as well, while Obata was the same mangaka (artist) for Death Note, Hikaru No Go and Blue Dragon - Ral Grado.

Bakuman's storyline is about how two boys, Mashiro and Takagi, who dream big about being mangakas! And at the same time, Mashiro has a thing for his classmate, Azuki, and promised to marry her once they become a big hit in the world of manga!

I'm really inspired not only by the storyline, but the thoughts and determination of the characters. Not to mention the naiveness in Mashiro and Azuki, who have been in close proximity with each other for so long, yet spoke so little. It's so pure and sweet!~ I enjoy reading this manga, and i would recommend this to you if you're looking for a manga to indulge in... though, it's still in progress.

Personally, i would want to do my best in work, as well as excelling in my relationship with Melissa D. Well, i guess i just need to do my best, and leave the rest to God, eh?

Love & Peace!~

BC?

Rojak Series #20

I've been blogging for awhile, and there's just so many things i want to write about! So, here's another Rojak Series for you!~

1. Selamat Hari Raya


To all my friends out there celebrating this festive season, Maaf Zahir dan Batin! And please do go and come back safely. Remember, not to blow out your fingers or head with illegal fireworks!~

To those enjoying the long weekend, i hope you had a great time relaxing or visiting others. And don't blow your fingers or head with firecrackers!

2. KL Trip

Had a good time with family and friends two weekends ago, and i've returned here safely. Papa was not feeling well, and this time around, i didn't manage to visit Aunty Sally.

Good news is that i got to catch up with my former classmates in UTAR; Pek Mei, Lily, Yen Yen, Grace, Alex, and Chee Been, who (except for Pek Mei) i have not seen in months! And it was great meeting up and chatting with Ms Sharon as well.

Not to forget makan with David, Dewgem, Baby G, and Justin Tan; and Justin and Kevan.

Hopefully, i can come back one more time at the end of the year.

And note: sometimes, good things are not cheap and cheap things are not good. This echoes loudly for 'factory rejected' Crocs shoes.

3. Radiant Kids Club retreat


Recently, i was up in at Bethel House Of Prayer in Penang Hill for a one-night retreat. I'm currently a teacher in the church's children ministry and this retreat was a time of reflection and to set the ministry's vision for next year.

I have to admit, even though i'm not keen on serving here for the long term, but i'm staying on for the pre-teens, for now. There's a need there, and i'm doing this as an act of worship to God.

The retreat was spirit filled with Bro Michael and Sis Hannah leading the sessions and praying and prophesying over us. But there were light moments as well, including watching the guys singing Jason Mraz's I'm Yours in Hokkien, playing with the dogs, Durian and Rambutan, as well as watching the view of the island and mainland under the nutmeg tree.

4. Relationships 

I'm happy and sad at the same time when i'm writing this.

I'm happy for those who are in one (like Melissa D and me; Clictus and Esther; Charis and Ben, etc), those getting married (Kevan and Angeline), those living the married life (Justin and Sher-Mayne, etc) and those who are mutually good after breaking up.

But i'm disheartened to see how two people, who were so closed to each other and promised their lives to one another, can turn out to be enemies, with one bitching about another publicly!

Sometimes, there're proper ways to resolve things; washing your dirty linen in public isn't one of them. *sigh*


Anyway, the week has just began... have a good week ahead!~

Love & Peace!~

BC?

It comes knocking....

One of the worries i'm currently facing is where on earth should a house. Well, maybe this could be peer-pressure from my buddies Justin and Kevan, who each have purchased their own places. Or maybe i'm just going through a phase of life where i feel like settling down.

But seriously, this is one of issues that both Melissa D and i need to tackle before we proceed to the next step of the courtship; among other things.

I think just praying for a place to stay isn't suffice. The prayer should be specific and we ourselves should put in effort in looking for a place.

Looking at locations, we hope to get (at least) a condominium with a pool (and gym) in somewhere in Taman Linear, Bukit Gambir or Pulau Tikus.

A place which could be opened for Cell Group meetings or even to just hang out with friends and family.

But whether we would buy the place or rent it, isn't another issue altogether. But we're leaving it in God's hands; to help us in getting a place we can call "Home Sweet Home".

Love & Peace!~

BC?

Random Post.

To state the obvious, i love Melissa D.

I love her for her, and the fact that she loves me for me. There're many idiosyncrasies of mine which annoys her, and vice versa, but by making love as both a choice and a feeling, it almost matters not.

We've been together for over a year and a month; and here's to many months ahead!

By the way, Up is a really good movie to watch! A must watch for 2009. I don't mind getting the original DVD for keeps, or watching it at the cinema again - it's that good!

Might be coming down this weekend. Will see how things go....

Anyway, have a good week ahead!

Love & Peace!~

BC?

Friendship Carnival (Ver 1.0)

I can't believe it's September already!~ In a few weeks' time, it'll be Hari Raya, followed by Deepavali... Christmas and when you realise it, 2010 is here!~

Anyway, i've uploaded the photos, taken by Dr Matt Gan here on the blog (Thanks, dude!)

The Friendship Carnival, organised by the Reservoir Garden Baptist Church and JNPC (Joyful Nursery Preschool Centre), was held in conjunction with the church's 44th anniversary.

Held at Youth Park on Aug 23 (during the Permatang Pasir by-election), our CG was in-charge of the Captain Ball tournament held that day. And since it's raining season, it pour and pour and pour that day.

Those who were present were moving to the beat at the auditorium in Youth Park? I think this was about 9am, when the drizzle started.

Pastor Koe Choon Huan, senior pastor to RGBC, giving his opening speech.

Kids playing.... some game.

The food stalls opened that morning, which i failed to visit as i was busy looking after the tournament.


Pastor Thom, Joshua Lam, Henry, Alan, Hon Yin, Wai Kuan and myself were the referees for the games, while Melissa D and her cousin Charis took down the scores. Credit goes to Pastor Danny who invested a lot of time, not only for the tournament, but other aspects of the carnival.


Part of the Captain Ball action!

Even the heavy rain did not dampen these players, who are on fire!


This was how heavy the rain was... and how muddy the court was as the participants continue to play!


At the end of it all, team Anonymous, which comprised mostly of Malaysian living in Australia, dominated the whole tournament, leaving many younger ones disappointed.

Me with one of the Captain Ball balls. Originally, three of them were Volley Ball balls, and after a week of intense training, they turn out to be good, reliable Captain Ball balls! Well done!


But at the end of the day, it's all good!

By 12pm, the carnival drew to an end... despite feeling tired, it was worth all the effort put in! I guess there wouldn't be an event like this next year... but i don't mind helping out again.

Love & Peace!~

BC?