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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!

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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 W760i


And 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!~

BC?

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 

Love & Peace!~

BC?

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

Love & Peace!~

BC?

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 wondring
What this song is leading to

I want to make it with you
I 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 one
I'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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During these seasons.

I suppose some people can relate to either one of these songs during this 'season' of their lives.


Love Drunk by Boys like Girls



Fall For You by Secondhand Serenade


Whatever it is, relationship(s) requires constant effort, love, communication and understanding between two people for it to be maintained. Not forgetting, God should be part of the equation as well. Without these elements, it will lead to nothing.

Well, whatever it is, we need God's mercy and grace in our daily lives.

Love & Peace!~

BC?

I survived!

I can’t believe I manage to survive two things: The tremor from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Padang, West Sumatra on Wednesday evening and World Vegetarian Day yesterday.

Let’s start off with the latter – I spent the day being a vegetarian yesterday.

Technically, I abstained from any kind of meat for one day to observe this day. So, how did I do it. Here’s what I had yesterday:

For breakfast –Two slices of bread with pasta sauce and a cup of yogurt.

Lunch –Vegetarian banana leaf rice and teh tarik

Dinner – a Veggie Delite Subway sandwich and mango pudding.

Supper – plain tosai and teh tarik

Snacked on nuts and buns also.

Well, I believe there’re many ways to go meatless for one day… it’s tough, but I survived. Not to mentioned my colleagues had pizza for lunch! But nonetheless, I would want to try to reduce meat, if not completely eliminate it, from my meals. It’s a challenge, but if it helps me with my health, I’m willing to try.

Well, World Meatless Day falls on Nov 25. Let’s see if I can make it, again!~

Anyway, on Wednesday, I experience was it was like to feel an earthquake. As I was sitting in front of the computer, I felt ‘the room’ moving a little. And as I focused, I could see the window blinds moving. And it hit me – I was in a midst of an earthquake… which appeared on the news. The tremor was even felt by Melissa D at her home in Rifle Range!

Fortunately, no one was injured here in Malaysia and there was no tsunami here on the island; just big waves which were non-threatening. But I sympatise with those who lost their family and loved ones in the quake in Indonesia. What a disaster. My prayers are for them.

I wonder if these have anything to do with the climate change?

Love & Peace!~

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