Knocked from behind.

The rear view of Werb Boom Boom. *ouch*

Without a cause, my car got hit from behind by a Kelisa driven by a blur-looking woman (no offence) as I was exiting into Burmah Road after work on Tuesday.

The other car was barely dented, but the same can't be said bout my car.

I didn't know the damage to my car until I examined it thoroughly.

After discussing, we agreed to not make a police report, and settling this outside the police station.

Just now, the dad and brother of the female driver took a foreman to assess the damage. The foreman then said it would cost about RM200 plus, and the cost is bared by the father.

I was at peace knowing my car will be fixed. But my friend Clictus warned me otherwise.

He shared with me about his friend who was in a similar situation, and let the guilty party fixed the car, only to have the parts replaced by inferior ones.

I shriek in silence, fearing the same incident could happen to me.

This could be a knock for me to be wiser. I pray it'll all be good.

Love & Peace!~
BC?

Timed timing.

I can't believe i missed putting up a Christmas greeting here in the blog, so

BLESSED BELATED CHRISTMAS!

And since there're twelve days of Christmas (like the song), i'm not too late in wishing you, ya?

Christmas eve and Christmas itself this year was fun. Both Melissa D and myself, with the church children and youths (and young adults) visited houses and sang carols to the people in the houses.

Melissa D and me in the bus as we traveled from one house on to another in the island, caroling on Christmas eve.

Dressed in white tops, jeans and colourful ties/scarfs, we just had a fun-time singing out hearts out in the spirit of Christmas, without forgetting the reason of the season; the birth of Jesus Christ.

No turkey served, but we had good pasta in one of the houses!

The carolers, posing as they snack.

Again, more posing

Relaxing after we were done caroling in one of the houses


And it was bizarre that many thought Christmas, which falls on Saturday this time around, was Sunday! With the church services and 'usual routines' most of us go through, many thought we would go back to work as usual the following day. *argh*

But it was fun to be able to help Clictus and his family entertain a group of children during a Christmas party held at the Teh's (which is where i'm currently staying), and i do learn a lot about rationing food, doing one's best and entertaining guests.

And Christmas this year marks the first year anniversary of the engagement between Melissa D and me. And honestly, there are a lot of things to work out before we can be married to one another. Many challenges ahead, but with our loves for God and each other, we can make it.

All in good timing, according to God.



Love & Peace!~
BC?

Let's talk, listen and communicate

I can only think of several circumstances where one can actually throw a punch in an argument.

If it's a fist fight or the other guys asked for it (both figuratively and literally), both person in the argument can exert brute, physical force on one another. It's about fighting for one's pride, dignity and right.

But should it always be this way? Well, it would be a simple 'yes', if you are living in a cave, hunt for your food and wear animal skins for clothes.

But we're in civilised times, where we're connected with one another via emails, SMS and facebook and we need to interact with one another, be it for work or social purposes. No man is an island, right?

So, with conflicts and disagreements often popping up in the line of conversation, what can one do? Answer: Proper communication.

I've been reading this article online and i find it really good, not only for married or engaged couples, but even in other relationships (family, friends, etc). Click HERE to read more of about it.

But the gist of it (for those who are not reading the article), it talks about tips to fighting fairly over arguments, like not raising your voice, not being sarcastic, and not bottling up feelings.

If you're having problems with others, perhaps this is a good read for you.

Listen, if you don't want me to beat the living daylight out of you!


Love & Peace!~
BC?

Turning Point

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11, NIV

It's been awhile since i've updated this blog. I had planned entries in October, and i'm currently facing several issues at this juncture of my life.

The (near) future tough, bleak and uncertain, but the best thing for me to do is to continue praying, keeping my faith in God and holding on to the remaining

My apologies if you readers have been waiting on bated breath for the next entry and skipped to the next blog or website feeling disappointed.

I might share what has happened in the near future through this blog. Or perhaps, my circumstance can even be a testimony to others as well. We'll see. But the writings will come in soon, i hope.

For now, i need to maintain and update this blog.

I'll write an entry before the end of the year, as a reflection of what 2010 meant to me. Thinking about it, i think i'll be about how the year has been a turning point for me.


"We all have a weakness
But some of ours are easy to identify.
Look me in the eye
And ask for forgiveness;
We'll make a pact to never speak that word again
Yes you are my friend.


We all have something that digs at us,
At least we dig each other
So when weakness turns my ego up
I know you'll count on the me from yesterday


If I turn into another
Dig me up from under what is covering
The better part of me
Sing this song


Remind me that we'll always have each other
When everything else is gone..."

Taken from Incubus' Dig

Love & Peace!~
BC?

New Look, More to Come

I just chosen a new template for this blog, in effort to give it a new face lift.

I'll be posting more things up soon, including the list of blogs i read, websites i visit and of course, more postings from me.

So, sit back, relax and wait. Do read a book (manga, novel, textbook, etc), go on Facebook or watch a movie while waiting.


Love & Peace!~
BC?

Blessings all around.

The Hari Raya celebration was not celebrated visiting friends or eating kuih raya. Rather, I was at church camp, and it was awesome!

Initially, the camp's theme was Intentional Discipleship, but the camp speaker Pastor Don Barry, instead was prompted by God to speak about listening to God's voice. During the sessions, he spoke about how to listen to God's voice through inner impressions, dreams, signs and through others. I was intrigued and took interest in itm

But I was really caught off guard, when Pastor Don called out to me during the last session of camp, as I was about to take refill water. He prophesied that I would be someone of influence, who would do big things even though it would be unorthodox to the church. He said the word 'Bernard of Clairvoux' came to him, and that I'm someone wise. I was dumbfounded, but I need to seek God to know what His will is in my life.

Besides that, there was a lot of free time in camp, which was either used for meetings, relaxation or playing games. The other groups, which were the seniors and youth really creamed us at captain ball and soccer. Perhaps there was no proper formation or unity among us, or the others were way better than young adults....

But all in all, it was a great camp! And I think I'll upload some photos on this blog soon!

Over the weekend, I managed to attend my former Christian Fellowship advisor Ms Louise, who got married here at the Anglican Church along Jalan Bagan Jermal. Several of my CF friends, like Darren, Jing Hau, Michael, Eddy, Irene, Juliana, Mr Ben and several new friends, like Jane and Joycelin came up for the wedding ceremony and lunch reception. Unfortunately, I had to skip reception as I had church commitment to attend to in the afternoon.

Later at night, we met up to have dinner in Pulau Tikus and later at Crepe Cottage in Gurney Drive, where they serve some pretty decent desserts. Later, Melissa D joined in, and I introduced her to the gang.

I managed to spend time catching up with them, finding out how's life been treating them, work, CF updates and how the others were doing.

I'm blessed to know this group of people, and pray we'll have more chances to meet up in the near future.

Love & Peace!~ BC?

How often?

Sometimes, i wonder how often i should update my blog?

Some friends i know update it almost everyday, filling it with every bit of (at times, unnecessary) information of what they do in their life.

Others, updates their blog once a week or a month, but write substantial, mind-provoking and brain-cranking stuff.

If i were to go by the first group, i would post something like;

"Today, i managed to contact the person i need for my work before having lunch with Melissa D at New World Park! Had some dodol later in office while Facebook-ing. *Bliss*"

But by going on the second way, i can post something like this;

"Being a minority isn't always easy, and this was proven when i buka puasa with my fellow friends last night at Seoul Garden in Gurney Plaza.

Being the only one who can consume non-halal food (get the drift), i was surrounded with counterparts from various organisations and dined with them. I even 'break fast' with them as the clock striked 7.28pm, and tried to get to know a couple of them better while feasting.

I would have been the second Chinese person among them had Melissa D joined me, but she had agreed to a meeting prior to the invitation to buka puasa.

Between cooking, eating and interacting with them in their native tongue, i realise they are a nice bunch of people to hang out with. Sometimes i wish i had more non-Chinese friends.

Don't use the 'racist card' on me, but i rather have friends from various background, races, religious and belief than to be stuck with the same group of people. Nothing wrong with being with people of the same creed, but there is no other way to understand another culture better and to broaden your horizon than to miggle with many different people.

As we left, i wished my friends Selamat Hari Raya and a safe trip back, while one of my friend's kid salam-ed with me, and kissed my palm, a sign of high respect for those who are older. I felt honoured, and proud that my friend has brought up great respectful children.

As a nation striving to unite under the 1Malaysia concept, it's good to understand, tolerant and respect one another as we coexist in this wonderful country."

Well, i try to maintain it as much as i can, but i need to change the layout of this blog. Should try and get it done by this month!




Love & Peace!~  
BC?

MyVi: My New Ride.

After running around from point A to B with a car, a few years younger than me for the past four years, I finally got a new set of wheels!

After driving a 19-year old Proton Saga, i'm now a proud owner of a (somewhat) new Perodua Myvi, SE!

My new car, Werb Boom Boom!

Yup, now both Melissa D and i have the same car, but mine's newer and is the Special Edition, which has the leather seats and sporty body kit.

My trip down KL a few weeks back wasn't solely to meet people, but to retrieve this baby back here for work.

My previous car was giving me a lot of problem, and i had to settle this problem soon, as not to affect my work, mobility and our upcoming wedding.

Hence, purchasing this car from my step-mom was the best decision to do lah.

And now, i have my own car... which i bought with my own hard earned money! And i can't simple drive this car recklessly, or like there's no tomorrow anymore. *sigh* But it's all good. Gotta take care of it, for the next ten years or so.

Check it out!

Compared to my previous car, this 2-year old car is way better.

Clocking only 30,000km when i was driving it up back to Penang, i finally get to experience what it is like to drive at an average speed of 110km/h, which my old car would have violently shaken (and possibly explode) before hitting 100km/h!

If i could drive my old car off a cliff (with me jumping out of it before it goes off the cliff, of course!) and watch it crash and burn, that would be spectacular. But it is a waste of money, pollution to the earth and it could still be used by brother. So, it lives another day.

My complaint is that the boot space is small, and i need to be extra careful with the car leathery interior and all. But i enjoy driving my car around!

There are still many features and i have yet to push, or in this case, drive, the car to its limits. I'm looking forward to many, many driving days with it!

*vroom vroom*

An accessory in conjunction with our 53rd National Day. Merdeka!

Love & Peace!~  
BC?

Nightmare before Merdeka.

I was shocked to read this, and seen this posted many times by friends on facebook about an alleged racist incident on the eve of Merdeka recently. Check it out:

The typical Merdeka Eve night started with an urge to watch the fireworks celebration in KLCC ended up in a racist attack by a group of teenagers. So, me and a friend of mine thought of a good solution to avoid the traffic jam in that area by walking from the office in Jalan Imbi through Pavillion, to Jalan Kia Peng through Convention Center to KLCC.

Sounds like an ideal plan as the path is a frequent walkway and is even advertised in Pavillion as 'Bridge to KLCC'. (Just to note that we didnt go into any dark alley)

At 10.15pm, we started walking towards Pavillion, stopped to get a drink at Starbucks and proceeded ahead. As we walk, we came across people from various races and foreign tourists along the way.

On Jalan Kia Peng, we walked past Novotel Hotel, Hakka Restaurant, Menara HLA and was reaching the junction of Jalan Pinang when a group of about 10 teenage Malay youngsters walking from the opposite direction. They looked like typical youths, giggling and talking to each other.

As we walked past them, suddenly one of them turned around and started to make a flying kick to my friend. Noticing the 'fun' he is having, his other friends started to do the same to me. It was so sudden and all I was thinking at the moment was, "What the hell did we do to them?"

Both of us ended up kneeling on the ground for a moment before more kicks and punches came flying in. Even though both of us had our tripod strapped across our shoulder, we were too shocked to react to it. Eventually one punch landed right on my right forehead and I started to bleed profusely. Seeing that they eventually stopped and walked away.WALKED AWAY, damn it. They were not even afraid to run but justWALKED AWAY like winning a game or something.The last thing I remember hearing from one of them was "Baliklah ke negara asal"

Imagine hearing this statement on Merdeka Eve.

I knew I was bleeding but I didnt know how bad. I could feel the right side of my head swollen and wet but I did not try to look at myself through a mirror. My friend also suffered bruises on the body and face.  By that time there were more people walking around us but they did not stop to see what was wrong. I don't blame them, it was a poorly lit area just in front of Menara Pinang. We recovered and continued walking towards the Convention Center. The guards were symphatetic to let us in to use the washroom to clean up. It was then I saw my bloody face.

I did not take a picture of myself then as it is not my intention to send a horror message. This is not a message of sympathy. It's a account of a random person walking on a street.

Eventually after cleaning up, we walked back to the Police Booth in Pavillion to relate the incident. The response from the officer: "This cannot happen, we have all our men on the streets" (Well, not on the street we got beaten up ...)

Apparently informing the police booth stationed in a public area is NOT MAKING A POLICE REPORT. WTF? Apparently we have to go to a Hospital, get some treatment and make a complain/report at the police counter there. I would be dead by then, ain't I?

Is this how the police maintained that they have improved  street crimes? By not noting down petty crimes like gang bang which did not result into hospitalization? Would we be taken seriously if only we landed in the hospital?

What we did was, we went back to the office, rested til this morning, went to a nearby clinic to get some bandages and medic.What else to do? I can't identify my assailants, and my wounds are not death-threatening.

If I had not wanted to celebrate Independence Day, would I walk or drive to the venue?

If I was not thirsty would I stop for 5 mins to get my drink and missed them completely?

If I had held my tripod as a defensive weapon earlier, would I save myself or get more beating instead?

If I'm not Chinese, would I get the same 'treatment'?

It's scary if this had happened to you. But shouldn't we, as Malaysians, respect and support one another? Isn't our blood the same red blood when anyone of us bleed? Where's the 1Malaysia concept which has been talked about?

Where are we heading? Happy Merdeka Day anyway.

What we can do, is pray for unity, peace and mutual understanding among all Malaysians.



Love & Peace!~
BC?

A centurian - Mother Teresa.

Mother Teresa, pix from Wiki.

I wanted to jump for joy knowing that my paycheck for the month has been cashed in, but it's best not to, to keep calm and observe this day.

Today, marks the 100th birthday of the noble woman, who had gone out of her way to help the poor, and lived a humble peasant's life, doing great things for humanity in India. To read more about her, click HERE

Anyway, on Saturday, there will be a screening of several movies and documentary about this wonderful lady in KL. Click HERE for the story.

And in conjunction of her 100th birthday, a mass was held in honour of her.

I would have not know about this, had not someone on behalf of Signis (World Catholic Media Professionals Association) Malaysia sent me a text message, with a quote from her - "If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one."

God bless her, and everyone!



Love & Peace!~  
BC?

One good advice after another.

Without guidance, we are no different that lemmings following one another to their inevitable death from walking off a cliff.

I thank God for friends and people around me, who are there giving advises, consult and help in time of need.

Especially with the countdown moving, and the wedding date looms closer, there are still things to be planned, confirmed, revised and settled, which both Melissa D and i are still fumbling about.

While i was back in KL, i manage to catch up with Justin, about his life as a father and job in HELP. And i'm inspired by him on his advises given.

Although i didn't get a chance to meet several friends, but it is all good. After all, the main reason i was down in KL was to retrieve my 'new' car (which i will blog about ASAP) and to send Rowen back home (and face his father! HAHAHA!)

Back in KL, my dad and step-mom did give me a some advice about the wedding dinner and the housing in the future, with some disagreement and argument in between. But it's all good as nothing was held back and no grudges were kept.

Even back here, my friend, a photographer working for a rival company, shared many tips and gold nuggets on wedding planning and investing in a good house to stay in the future. I was taken aback and had a better insight of things.

So, for now, both of us will be planning for the wedding and confirming things ASAP, within two (or three) months to come while putting the house search on the island on hold.

Whatever it is, i give God all the glory and praise. With His wisdom, strength, love and courage, we can move forward!

Love & Peace!~  
BC?

It could have been ok, but let's count our blessings, ya?

I've managed to find a room to rent a couple of weeks back... just to move out, again!~

Yes, the person who rented the flat here had some arguments with the person who owns the unit. He, another housemate and i, had to move out by the end of this month. To make matters worse, we were told to move out by this Saturday, in the next few days. *sigh*

Praise the Lord that there are friends (in high places, and) all around us. Friends offered to look for budgeted rooms for me to stay, while some even allow me to stay in their place.

Tonight, i'll be going to my friend's house in Batu Uban to clean some rooms. Why? Because he's renting out of his rooms for me to stay up for this year. While another church friend is getting a place to get his work done and a room for me to live in as well in the next couple of months.

Honestly, i thank God for his providence, and i'm learning to have more faith in Him. Taking leaps of faith every now and then is good, eh?

The place i that i'm staying at the moment has old people swarming it. Day in and day out, there is people sitting by the bench at the ground floor of the flat. And they sit there, either chatting, drinking, snacking, resting, observing or absolutely doing nothing.

I really wish i had their time, to do more things. Unfortunately, we're bound to the same rule - everyone gets only 24 hours per day; no more, no less.

Well, going to get my new car (well,sort of) in a few days' time. Well, it's a simple car, which i pray will take me from Point A to Point B safely.

As long as i can move safely, i'm good. All glory to God!~




Love & Peace!~
BC?

When courting, do remember....

Being in this courtship with Melissa D for more than two years, as well as observing other couples and getting advises from more senior couples, i learnt a lot of things. Some, i've implemented in my own relationship, while others, i wish i did before.

Here a few gems:

- Be serious about the relationship, with both individuals looking into marriage. If it's casual, don't make promises... and if it's for the sake of being 'friends with benefits', forget it - he's interested in getting in your pants, not a commitment!

- Get married as soon as you can. Don't leave the damsel hanging, waiting for you to pop the question.

- Get blessings from parents from both sides. You'll need it.

- Have the same vision and dreams, if possible. Nothing's worst than both individuals running against each other in the future.

- Have the support from the your other half - both of you need it!

- Be committed, for best or worst!

- Get a house to stay in after getting married. It's best to get the place before the wedding.

- Do not enter the marriage with debts from the wedding, or the relationship might suffer over the financial problem.

- Do not have an extravagant wedding ceremony. Do it within your means.

- Love one another, as you love God.

- Advises from others are good, but it's the couple who determines what's best.

We're still learning as we proceed towards marriage, and i pray that this relationship will be a testimony to others out there.

Love & Peace!~  

BC?

I'm Sorry - part 1

Dear Melissa D,

I love you, and i'm sorry for breaking and hurting you. But if it did not happened, we will not move on to the next level of our relationship, and things would still be murky, eh? We have a lot to learn, and we need time to mature and understand one another, eh?

Let's do our best to be better, and put God before us, ok?

I'm sorry, and I love you, dear.

Happy 2nd Anniversary.

"...I'm sorry that I hurt you

It's something I must live with everyday

And all the pain I put you through

I wish that I could take it all away

And be the one who catches all your tears

That's why i need you to hear

I've found out a reason for me

To change who I used to be

A reason to start over new

and the reason is You..."

Taken from Hoobastank's The Reason

Love & Peace!~
BC?

Locked-up dreams.

Honestly, i feel as if the whole world is against me. Me against the world, with no one by my side to support my dreams, aspirations and hope.

Ever since i was young, i find that difficult to dream, even for a small thing. Sometimes i think dreams are for dreamers who can't walk the talk. Sometimes, it's the elders who shut you down, bringing you back to rotten reality.

I thought i can dream again as i'm entering the next stage of my life; but i might be wrong.

But recently, i find if it's to make others happy, it's best to cast your dreams aside.

Now, i'm locking whatever dreams i have, to keep the one i love happy. It's a sacrifice, but perhaps it's for the best.

Perhaps i'll visit them, one day, when i have the chance to do so. For now, i'm locking them up behind the door....


"Quiet
Seems like an honest world
You're begging for the baker's bread when the money's out
Stand, climb, and fall
You carry the world
Can't carry your hope..."

Excerpt from Lifehouse's Stanley Climbfall


Love & Peace!~ BC?

The unbreakable and intangible.

On Tuesday night, when i was about to retire for the day, i notice something unusual - my engagement ring broke.

The white gold ring broke as before i took it out of my ring finger, as i always did before. Few weeks ago, the same thing happened to Melissa D's engagement ring, and we got it repaired recently.

So, before i freaked out and thought that it was a impending bad omen which would end our relationship, i came to a conclusion that it was just a item which broke and it has nothing to do with our wonderful relationship that we have.

So, this just proves four points:

1. I've purchased an expensive, flimsy ring.

2. It's time to go on a diet.

3. Time to purchase a nicer ring, which i did!

4. I need to be more careful in the future.


On the bright side, the new, cheaper ring i have is awesome!


Love & Peace!~



BC?

A trip back to where was house, part 1:To Mr and Mrs Phua!

And this was after they said "I do".

Congratulations to both Kevan and Angeline for tying the knot! Both Melissa D and i were glad to be able to witness the process where two individuals officially become a unit, and be present at your wedding!

Once again, Mr and Mrs Phua (jr), congratulations and may this next course of your life been filled with joy and excitement as both of you embark on this new chapter in life with God leading the both of you.

And nonetheless, it was good to be able to meet up a few CF friends, like Tan Jo-Anne, Darren and Justin Tan. Will remember to choose a better venue to meet up next time!

Going out with my brothers wasn't a bad thing... i hope to meet up with them more often, for movies and makan, if possible.

Alyssa and Justin Yap!

And it was a great to be able to see the bundle of joy both Justin Yap and Sher-Mayne have. Alyssa's just so cute! Hopefully, both of you have a great time nurturing and seeing this little gift of God blossom before you.

And i hope to meet others in the future, including former school mates and university friends!



Love & Peace!~
BC?

Anxious or simply excited?

I'm stoned. Not from over consumption of drugs or alcohol in the system, but rather due to the lack of sleep. Either way, being stoned was never a good thing, unless you really have nothing to do.

And i'm currently recovering from a flu, but i'm coping with it. Hours ago, i had breakfast and entered into the office before anyone else did, and sat in front of the computer. Didn't get much done, since i can't focus on what to do first; this is one of the effects of being stoned.

Why can't i sleep in the first place? Maybe it's due to the fact that both Melissa D and i are heading down to KL in the evening, right after work.

We'll be down for Kevan and Angeline's wedding on Saturday, and to spend time with Rowen and Ernest and some friends. Can't meet more since we have a tight schedule.


I pray i can go through the day in this condition.


Have a great weekend, anyway!


Love & Peace!~  

BC?

Let's Celebrate!

Yesterday, the busy little town of George Town, Penang, had a different vibe. Not with the hustle and bustle of the hectic working life, rather, it came to life with the local and foreign tourist as well as the locals buzzing around the inner-city, in conjunction with the second anniversary of George Town's inscription as the Unesco World Heritage Site.

Themed 'Unforgettable George Town', the day-long celebration dished out various events of art, food, culture, photography, exhibitions, and other elements here.

The state government, agencies, NGOs, stakeholders, and locals came together and carried out several activities throughout the day.

I was fortunate to be able to see Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, officiating the event at Town Hall in Esplanade here, and followed him and his entourage of state officials around several places.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng riding in a pony cart along Lebuh Light. Pix by Masry Che Ani.

Melissa D and i traveled to several places on foot (mind you, we were strictly working then), walking around the Clan Jetties, Lebuh Chulia, Lebuh Acheh and Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling.

It was a sight to be seen; people walking around and snapping pictures around historical buildings here as they absorb the culture and heritage values of the place. I enjoyed the atmosphere.

Life would be fun if events like this were carried out every day... but that would be too darn taxing for everyone living in the core and buffer zones of the heritage site. Plus, there would be little productivity to the economy.

For more details on what happened on July 7 here, click HERE , HERE and HERE


I'm looking forward to what the state has to offer next year. You can check out what else is going on at www.georgetownfestival.com


Love & Peace!~
BC?

You were there for me.

I (was) at one of my low points throughout my life over the weekend.

Somehow, issues which have been bugging me, which could affect my future and my life. And all these things come crashing down on me.

These thoughts weighed me down like the weight of the world upon my shoulders, and it left me useless, with no control of the things around me.

Honestly, i felt like everything was against me.

But i thank God that He is here in my life, lifting me up up when things look down. And i thank Him for bringing Melissa D to my life.

She surprises me by encouraging me, saying the right words, and being by my side. Those actions just put a smile on my face.

After all, behind every successful man there is a woman, ya?

Like she tries her best to be there for me, i'll do the same for her.

"A promise or a dare

I would jump if I knew you'd catch me

Staring over the edge

I can't tell if you'll be here for me

I close my eyes and make a wish

Turn out the lights and take a breath

Pray that when the wick is burned

You would say that it's all about love

You were there when I needed you

You were there when the skies broke wide, wide open...."

Taken from You Were There (Five Candles) by Jars of Clay

Love & Peace!~  
BC?

We're halfway through....

Wow, it's July 1, and we're now halfway through 2010. How has the past six months been treating you?

Honestly, both Melissa D and i are engaged for six months, and we're been together in this courtship for almost two years. Going through thick and thin, what put us through all this were God's mercy and grace, love, understand, communication and commitment we have for one another, among other things.

I'm in the midst of looking for a new place to stay as about one month's time, i'll be evicted from the place i'm currently staying.

As both of us are getting married early next year, there are a lot of things i need to look at. I need to get an affordable house to live in and a good car to bring me places as well as plan our future finances and what not.

During the past six months, i learnt that planning is utmost importance to maintain relationship, save money and get things done. And i pray both Melissa D and i can get plan better for ourselves and others in the near future.

We still have a long way to go, but i believe God is guiding and leading us, day by day.

"...We've got to hold on to what we've got

Cause it doesn't make a difference

If we make it or not

We've got each other and that's a lot

For love - we'll give it a shot

We're half way there

Livin' on a prayer

Take my hand and we'll make it I swear

Livin' on a prayer..."

Taken from Bon Jovi's Livin' On A Prayer

Love & Peace!~  
BC?

To get the cash in.

Sometimes, you need to hit the iron while it's hot. Sometimes, a chicken wing gets hot when you turn it on ! Isn't that something?

Gotta update this blog, as my secondary income... a lot of people are doing so... and now, here i am doing that.

Let's go!


Love & Peace!~ BC?

How long?

I got this off one of my friend Evelyn's Buzz. And it's interesting to note how long the products below takes to decompose:

Banana Peel- 3-4 weeks

Orange peels- 6 months

Apple Core- 2 months

Paper Bag- 1 month

Cardboard- 2 months

Milk Cartons- 5 years

Newspaper- 6 weeks

Paper Towel- 2-4 weeks

Cotton Glove- 3 months

Tinned Steel Can- 50 years

Aluminum Can- 200-500 years

Disposable Diapers- 550 years

Plastic Bags- 20-1000 years

Glass- 1-2 million years

Cigarette Butts- 10-12 years

Leather shoes- 25-40 years

Rubber-Boot Sole- 50-80 years

Plastic containers- 50-80 years

Monofilament Fishing Line- 600 years

Foamed Plastic Cups- 50 years

Wool Sock- 1-5 years

Plywood- 1-3 years

Plastic Bottles- 450 years

In the end, it's best to go green, and do the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle)!


Love & Peace!~
BC?

It's not like i care... but i'm not ignorant as well.

Not too long ago, i found out that the girl i once had a crush on got hitched in May.

We haven't been in contact for a couple of years now, maybe that's for the best. But i can't help feeling a little empty inside. Maybe i'm just being emotional today, being drained from several events.

If i say i'm indifferent about this matter, i would be lying. I can't do much but wish this gal all her best in this next step of life with her spouse.

For now, both Melissa D and i are planning for our wedding next year, with less than eight months to go.

On that one special day, i be by her side as we read our vows to love one another as husband and wife as we love God, in front of our family and friends.

For now, I'm reminded that i'm engaged to a wonderful, loving and kind fiancee, and i have God for me, who has great things awaiting me.

On a brighter note, not too long ago, my buddy's wife gave birth to a beautiful baby Alyssa.

Congratulations to both Justin Yap and Sher-Mayne! May you both nurture this gift from God according to His way, and love and cherish her everyday!

For now, no Cheah junior(s) for Melissa D and me, but one day, according to God's timing. I leave it all in our caring and awesome Jesus.


Love & Peace!~  
BC?

Of Fingers and Numbers

If i had typed anything last Saturday night, my right thumb would hurt a lot. Reason being was i was holding power tools, an electric drill in particular, a lot during the day. What was i doing?

I was helping out the church's children pastor, Pastor Danny, to 'build' several masts for the upcoming Vacation Bible School, VBS for short, in mid-June.

Themed High-Sea Expedition, this 4-day camp would expect over 100 kids would be having fun, while learning God's Word through exciting activities. I would be part of the Games Station crew, and VBS'll be a splashing good time!

And with this, i had to take a few days off to commit, and i realised, i have less than a week's worth of leaves until the year ends.

Honestly, no one is to be blamed here. I took many days off for Chinese New Year as well as the church mission trip in February and March respectively. Only i am responsible for this pickle.

And my (leave) days are numbered indeed, leaving me a few days off for the rest of the year, and i might come down to KL, maybe once or twice this year. One of them will be for Kevan and Angeline's wedding in July.

Not to mention i would want to take leave for Church camp and Christmas as well. *sigh*

I treasure my leave days, very much. Hopefully, i would be wiser in dispensing them next year, with the wedding looming by.


Nine more months to go. A lot of planning to do. Keeping my fingers crossed and prayer close to heart.


"I watch as the daylight crawls
past the shadows hanging on the walls
it's been a long time since I felt the stains
of yesterday getting in my way


I'm alive but tell me am I free
I've got eyes but tell me can I see
the sky is falling and no one knows
we shouldn't be hard to believe
shouldn't be this difficult to breathe
the sky is falling and no one knows..."

Taken from Lifehouse's Sky is Falling

Love & Peace!~
BC?

Seriously...?

Honestly, i've been staring at the computer, wondering what to type out.

I've been on facebook and doing some reading online, and nothing is coming out until now.

Although i have a few things to blog about, i'm not in the mood to do it. *argh*

I've gotta churn something out soon....


 


Love & Peace!~

BC?

Fiddling at a Funeral.

Technically, i'll be playing the bass at church for a memorial service of a former church member tomorrow morning.

A 31-year old lawyer here on the island passed away on Mother's Day. I don't know this guy personally, but his death left an impact to many in church, especially those who were closed to him.

The truth is he has back slided, but he had in mind to return to church one day.

"But i never expect him to come in (to church) such manner," said one church friend.

In his will, this chap requested that songs such as Old Rugged Cross and Amazing Grace were to be sang at his memorial service tomorrow morning.

He reminded me, if not many of us, that life's too short - too short to complaint, to murmer, to be sad and regret. Life is of that like a fluttering of a butterfly. Graceful at the moment, gone the next.

I remember a friend wrote, 'if we were to live like we were dying, we are no different than beggars.'

I beg to defer. I believe if we live with no sense of direction, without purpose, one day after another, THAN we are like beggars living on the day's grace.

Life's too short... live it as lively as fireworks in the sky - bright and great!

"...I went sky divin',
I went rocky mountain climbin',
I went 2.7 seconds on a bull name Fumanchu.
And I loved deeper,
And I spoke sweeter,
And I gave forgiveness I've been denying,
And he said someday I hope you get the chance,
To live like you were dying...."

Excerpt taken from Tim McGraw's Live Like You Were Dying.

Love & Peace!~
BC?

From the Bottom of My Heart

To my mummy in Heaven.
To women in my life, whom i consider a mother in many ways.
To friends who have become mothers themselves.
And those who have become grandmothers to their children's children.
To my step-mom.
To those who are expecting; on the way to motherhood.
And to those who would one day be a mother, such as my dear herself.

HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY!

Without your guidance, teachings, love and dedication, i do not think i would be the man i am today. I would not know how to respect women, love one and be a man. Thank you.


Love & Peace!~

BC?

Rocking sequels!

Yesterday and today, two blockbuster hit the cinemas here; Ip Man 2 and Iron Man 2, respectively.

The originals to these sequels, one from the East and the other West, has in the past have entertained movie goers a couple of years ago. And now they're back with much anticipation.

I can't comment much, since i've watched neither Iron Man 2 nor Ip Man 2.

But i've watched Iron Man, and i'm really waiting to watch the sequel!

I've read comments on facebook, on how cool both sequels are, up to a point someone came up with this poster.

When East meets West.


Best of both worlds? I suppose i would need to watch the first Ip Man movie before i can understand what goes on in the second movie. Well, time to get a hold of the copy from someone.

Have a good weekend, people!


Love & Peace!~


BC?

Shaken up.

While i was heading back home last night, i heard this news on the radio, and i was disturbed by it.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- A weak earthquake of 2.9 magnitude hit Ranau, Sabah, at 2.03pm Tuesday.

A Meteorological Department statement here said the epicentre was at 6.0 degrees north and 116.8 degrees east, about 8km from south-east Ranau.

Slight tremors were reportedly felt around Ranau.

-- BERNAMA

Why was i disturbed? Due to the fact that Melissa D, myself a few others were there about a month ago.

I remember talking to several people there in Kg Matupang about live in their village. One of them said that being in the village (located in Ranau) is safe, and if every they've felt an earthquake, that means 'tempat lain dah kena teruk' (other places had got hit worst).

And well, it happened yesterday afternoon... but thankfully, we're all safe. And it was just a minor one.

But still, with earthquakes and disasters happening one after another, what's the world coming to? I wonder.


Love & Peace!~  

BC?

Earth Day.

What have yo done for yo mama... earth?

Google page today. Pretty cool, eh?

Yes, today's Earth Day. A day where we should be more conscious and caring about our environment,

And with the climate change, recent news of natural disasters happening in various places, there is much to be done to preserve the world, our future, and ourselves. People need to be more aware of our environment and much more is needed to be done to perserve earth.

Last weekend, over 2,000 Penangites cleaned up the beaches along Gurney Drive, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Feringghi in conjunction with this day, clearing huge amount of rubbish.

So, let's think, how can we play our part? Anyway, check out more about Earth Day campaign HERE.

Perhaps 2012 might come soon than we expect... but for now, let's go green and care for Mother Earth, ok?



Love & Peace!~

BC?