Leaping from one year to 2011

How has 2011 treated the world? Check out this cool video clip see how the world has gone by.

What has 2011 been for me, on the other hand?

Like i mentioned in the previous post, it has been a great year.

One of the most damning thing that every happened in my life occurred this year, when both my fiancee and i decided to call off both the engagement and the relationship for both our own good. As much as i wanted to continue it, it's best discontinued and buried.

After all, if a girl can't see herself being happy and needs her freedom, why make her lie to herself everyday?

And honestly, it was one of the good things that had happened in my life. Like gold going through the hot furnace, it will only come out better; refined and renewed.

Through this hard times, support and love came in the form of my family and friends, and for the past four months, i managed to pick up most of the pieces of my life back. Plus, i got myself a new apartment unit on the island!

And did i learn a lot, including depending and putting faith in God, and learning to get priorities in life right.

Well, what do i want for 2012?

Honestly, I was thinking of asking God for the next woman to come into my life; the future Mrs Cheah, who is not only loving and God-fearing, but is committed, caring, understanding and submissive - the Proverbs 31 wife.

But then again, i think that's something very selfish.

So, what i want in 2012 is to be a better man. In no sequential order, i want to be more healthy, responsible, Christ-like, organised, understanding, prudence and awesome, and less of a control-freak, childish and lazy.

There is a long way to go, but by mapping out the goals, it is no mere dream.

And to all those who aspire a better tomorrow (literally), here's to a great 2012. HAPPY NEW YEAR!


Love & Peace!~ BC?

I can say it... it's better.

The year 2011 is coming to an end, as the people usher in the new year. Am i excited? Why shouldn't i?

Few weeks back, i posted something on Facebook, stating that i couldn't say that '2011 was an awesome year for me' with a straight face, with what has happened to me a few months ago.

But then again, i was proven wrong - it is indeed wrong.

I realised that through these trying times, people were out there for me; both family and friends, and sometimes unexpected ones that i come across. And through their encouragement, time spent with them and support, i found glimpse of God and love through them.

So, what does 2011 mean to me? It's a great year, and i expect greater things to come in the next couple of years.

All glory to God!~

Love & Peace!~ BC?

Love for all.

Few weeks ago, I remember listening this quote over d radio, which goes something like this;

"No matter what you have done or not done, you are worthy of love."

This line is meaningful and true, and has become one of the things I hold on dearly in life, and I hope it brings a glimmer of hope in your life as well.

Love & Peace!~ BC?

XIII

Mom, I would give anything to have a simple lunch with you in Ampang, like we use to do when I was in primary school.

I wouldn't mind walking along Tasik Titiwangsa with you in the evening.

I wish to spent a day just talking to you, updating my life and listening to your life story and advices.

I miss you and love you, Mummy....



Love & Peace!~ BC?

Awesome weekend it was!

Last weekend was 1 of d happiest (and eventful) weekends I had in a long time.

I returned to Kuala Lumpur again (since the week before), this time to meet my family, friends and colleagues.

The main purpose was to attend David and Dewgem's wedding dinner at Tropicana Golf Club on Saturday, and I got the chance to meet up with the couple and Baby G, as well as catch up with Justin Tan, Bernard Yee, Eunice, Amanda, Sui Li, Tan Jo-Anne and Jessica as well as Eu Wah, my former coursemate back in UTAR.

The wine and fellowship was good, and I like the simple, yet touching ceremony.

David and Dewgem Heng cutting the wedding cake!

On Sunday, I had the chance to meet up with my former cell group members, as well as church members in Revival Centre in Ampang. It was a bonus to celebrate Justin's and Joey's birthday at KFC in Bandar Baru Ampang.

Justin and Joey, moments before making a wish and blowing the cake.


The journey with my almost defunct Proton Saga was trechrous, but I manage to put on and meet my bosses and colleagues in the main offices in PJ. It was great to see old faces as well as new.

To top it all up, spending time with my parents and Rowen and Ernest was a gem too, and I hope to come dowm more often, if I can.

dinner with family along Jalan Pahang.

There is so much more for me to live for. I know.


Love & Peace!~ BC?

Karpal n Gurmit - an inspiration found today.

Today, I got to witness something great, that made an impact on me, left me an impression of awesomeness.

This morning, DAP chairman n veteran lawyer Karpal Singh was awarded over RM2 million in the 2005 accident, which left him wheelchair-bound. Click the link for the story - http://m.thesundaily.my/news/169894

DAP chairman Karpal Singh (middle) with his son, lawyer Jagdeep Singh Deo (left) and his wife Gurmit Kaur (right).


The story was great, but what was greater was the story shared by Karpal's wife, Gurmit Singh.

While waiting for the amount won in the case, my counterparts and I managed to chat with her, and this strong-willed woman shared her life after the accident.

She told us how tedious it has been since the accident, where Karpal has to be assisted from the time he gets up till the time he goes to sleep; he is surrounded by people all the time.

"I will not get the same Karpal again," she said, and she teared up a little as she recalls the accident that took her man's mobility away from him.

Listening to her experience, I viewed that Gurmit had lived out the marriage vow of 'For better or worse' by being by Karpal's side even in this condition.

And due to the accident, he is constantly in pain, and take painkillers when the attacks happens.

But despite all these. Gurmit shared to us the rise of this great defender. He was still sharp as a knife in his thoughts, and able to serve his constituents as a Member of Parliament less than a year after the accident.

"When he is focused at work, the pain is gone," she said, agreeing to the statement I told her, "He's doing what makes him aive to stay alive."

Karpal is a man, fighter and defender for the weak, and I look up to him because of these. But I respect Gurmit for staying firm, composed and standing by Karpal side all these years.

As the saying goes, 'Behind every successful man, is a woman', and I see that in these couple.

My hats off to them.

I pray I can find my 'iron woman' one day. But I need to be the Iron-man before that can take place. I shall move forward....

This is a signage place on the wall of Karpal's office in Jalan Greenhall, in George Town here.



Love & Peace!~ BC?

Steve's in iNirvana? anyhow, he lived incredibly!

The tech world and social network when abuzz with the demise of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, this morning.

May this impactful visionary rest in peace.

Go here http://www.thesundaily.my/news/167802 to read more about it.

What really caught my attention was this part of d article;

"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life," Jobs said during a Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005.

"Because almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important."

"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."


At d end of d day, I believe it's important to live life to d fullest potential we can.

I want to move forward, n not live in regret....


"13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus" - Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)

Love & Peace!~ BC?

Recording down d days.

As time passes by, it's best for me to record experiences and what has happened in my day, as a reminder and lesson to both my readers and myself.

After all, sharing my thoughts on this blog was to serve that purpose. And I plan to continue this... Provided i can commit.

I will try to update this blog often, and I don't want the sun to go down on it.

Instead, I want God's glory to shine like the sun for us all, as I believe God as a plan for those who love Him, plans to prosper and not to harm.

Love & Peace!~ BC?

Father's love.

Honestly, I don't really fancy calls from my dad.

He's concern, but at times it gets annoying. Sometimes, we get into arguments over the line.

The same happened a few hours earlier. During an argument of my current situation, my papa told me that he loves me, and he cares for me.

I told him I love him as well. Never expected it, but yeah, it's our Asian culture of not telling family members, especially men, wouldn't express such affection to one another.

It's a small step, a simple call, but it could be a calling to improve better our relationship as a family.




Love & Peace!~
BC?

Are you there?

"...Talking to the Moon
trying to get to You
In hopes you're on the other side
Talking to me too
Or am I a fool who sits alone
Talking to the moon


I'm feeling like I'm famous
The talk of the town
They say I've gone mad
Yeah I've gone mad


But they don't know
what I know...."

Taken from Bruno Mars' Talking to the Moon

Love & Peace!~
BC?

The Yans

Both Melissa D n myself r blessed, n so is d rest of d cell group members of Courage.

Paul Yan n Michelle have been leading d cell since this year, n they have done a lot for d cell, actively getting everyone together.

I pray that God continue 2 bless this couple, including Maegan n Maebel Yan, who turned 4 n 1 year old respectively.

Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device, and it's awesome! BC?

Simple nom nom.

It's the fasting month of Ramadhan, and it's August already!

Anyway, I'm trying to work on the bugs on this blackberry which is disrupting me facebook connection.

I have not master this device yet, but I'm getting somewhere.

For now, here's a picture of my dinner- rice with daging masak merah and kangkung belacan.

Enjoy!
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device, and it's awesome! BC?

The BB Box

This is a black box.

But it's not the almost indestructible structure that keeps flight details and records what happens before a plane plummets into disaster.

It's my Blackberry!

I hope to post more blog postings in the future.

And i suppose this is a limitation to posting things online? I hope to be able to post better in the future.

It's August, have a good fasting month and let's do our best!
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device via Vodafone-Celcom Mobile.

Top Five Myths Bankruptcy - #1

My goodness!


As consumer debt has skyrocketed to over $3 Trillion, many believe the only way out from under the mountain of bills is to declare bankruptcy. But is it right for you? Many myths persist to misinform the public.

“Probably the worst myth about bankruptcy is that you need to be flat broke before you should file,” says Sacramento bankruptcy attorney Gerald B. Glazer. “It is not good to wait until creditors are knocking on your door,” according to Glazer. Planning can prepare you for a bankruptcy that causes the least amount of financial disruption.

So, do you need a Sacramento bankruptcy attorney to help you out?


Form more details, click HERE.

Just a test.

It's not a new feature on blogger, but I'm giving it a go now.

We'll see if this can be used in the future.

Stay tuned!

For now, here's St Bernard.
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And another three - 365

And the one picture per day continues.

DAY 4 - June 4

Isn't this puppy adorable?! This was what Clictus, Esther and i stumbled upon when we were getting some notes photostated at a stationary shop nearby the Heng Ee roundabout. As much as i want to adopt this cute mutt, there's no space in my life to adopt him yet.


DAY 5 - June 5

Kryptonite juice you might ask? Regardless of what is in it, both Melissa D and i managed to collect all six Coca-Cola glass cans from McDonald's. These glasses will be part of our house in the near future.

Expect to be served with Pepsi, 100 plus or orange juice in these glasses.


DAY 6 - June 6

One of the typical scene when i'm not in the office; i'll be somewhere else, with my laptop, rushing in my work to my superiors.

I personally believe that i need to pull up my socks, be more disciplined and responsible in carrying out my duty. I have to admit that i had taken advantage of my boss' trust, and i need to repent and amend my ways. After all, i represent my company, and there is a certain standards to fulfill to be part of it.



Love & Peace!~
BC?

Three in one 365

Argh! I keep forgetting to post up the photos! So, i decided to put it all up at once.

Here you are, what has been going on in June so far.

DAY 1

This is my car, parked in an alley some 2km away from my office. Parking spots are a scarce here on the island. After all, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said there are some 2 million vehicles on the road despite the fact there are only 1.6 million Penangites.

And someone left a note on my car later that day, saying that i blocked the passage way and risked getting scratched. *sigh*



DAY 2

Claims, claims, claims! One of the important routines to do early in the month. My colleagues and i did not get our claims last month, but my boss managed to talk to HR, and we're getting it this month! Hurray!


DAY 3

What does a napkin and a ring depicted here got to do with anything? I forgot to take photos earlier, but Melissa D and i purchased our wedding bands, and we ate at Kim Gary with Andrea.

More pictures coming soon! Let's hope it'll be on time this time!

Love & Peace!~
BC?

Snap a Day at a Time!

June is here!

That means we're in the middle of the year, right?

Anyway, a few of my friends on facebook have been doing posting up pictures i was thinking of doing the 365 Project, as it is done HERE.

It's a photography project which aims to document each day of your life in a year, through a picture a day.

I'm not signing up just yet, but i'll be doing something like that on this blog.

The pictures posted are those taken from my mobile phone, and an article will be included with each picture.

The first one will be expected to go up tonight (fingers crossed!)

Indeed, it'll a picture-ful June!




Love & Peace!~
BC?

Gasp!

Gosh!

I have not posted anything for such a long time. I'm bad. *sigh*

Anyway, been busy with work. I'm doing slightly below okay at the moment.

With a dozen of plans to think about as the Vacation Bible School in RGBC (Reservoir Garden Baptist Church, where i'm a regular now) looms closer, both Melissa and i need to plan ahead for our leave as well as wedding at the end of the year.

Not to mention the S&P for the house which will be happening next month. We're both anxious and excited about it... as with great powers, comes great responsibilities.

A lot is on my plate, but i need to look to God, and do my best in getting them done.

June's coming. As we ponder what has been done in the past weeks, let's look forward to the future!

Love & Peace!~
BC?

It's back on track!

Finally, it has reopened for the public!

The Penang Hill funicular train is now operational and is able to take tourists up the iconic state landmark.

Last week, it was opened for charity. For RM10, one can go up and down the ride on the new-and-improved funicular train. Children get to go up for free.

On Monday when it was reopen to the public after it was closed for upgrades about a year ago, there were many who decided to take the opportunity to travel with the train. Making use of their day off work, going on a school trip or just simply wanting to be the first up the new ride, which takes about 10 minutes from bottom to top - they just wanna ride it.

From today onwards, it'll be priced at RM8 for Malaysian adults and RM4 for children below 12, while it'll be RM30 for foreigners.

Well, it's more expensive as compared to the RM4 for adults in the past, since time moved on, inflation sets in and hey, there's using new technology. Plus, it's air-conditioned!

But i don't think the corporation in-charge of the train service should charge so high for foreigners, or it might work against them. Even though they might benefit more from the currency exchange, but over-pricing items is not the way to go.... let's hope for a lower price then!

Honestly, what irks me about this is the gargantuan signboard up there. Yes, we know it's Penang Hill... and thank you for obviously stating on it this notice - Projek Kementerian Pelancongan Malaysia Kerajaan Barisan Nasional kepada Penduduk-Penduduk Pulau Pinang (translation: A project by the Tourism Ministry of the Barisan Nasional Government for the People of Penang).

You don't have to remind us... i think people read the newspaper or news portals, right?

So, should the people spend a few hundred thousand ringgit to build another billboard underneath that says "Terima Kasih kepadamu" (Thank you... you!)?

Well, whatever it is, let's hope that huge board does not pose a threat to anyone going up the hill.

Do check it out if you're in Penang for a visit or a Penangite who have not gone up the tourist attraction in a long time.

By the way, you can reach the top area of the hill via jeep as well. It's a little more expensive, but the trip's fun and wacky. Or, just hike it from the Botanic Garden!

Anyway, Happy Labour Day and keep on smiling. You would need to go back to work later!

Love & Peace!~


BC?

Blessed

"...And then one day I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war with pain.
And then as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.


Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone!
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives!"

Taken from Bill and Gloria Gaither's hymn Because He Lives

Blessed Easter, everyone. Remember, Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose from the dead so that we may have eternal life!


Love & Peace!~
BC?

Beaten over the weekend?

No one was abused over the weekend, nor was there a fist fight which went on in a school.

But a lot happened over the weekend.

Melissa D and me were among those who helped Clictus at the Radiant Discovery Amusement Centre (game booth) during the Methodist Girls' School (Penang) Pestaria 2011 on Saturday!

While Melissa handled the Sudoku station, i was in-charge of the Bottle-up station. What is it all about? It's simple a carnival game where one has to make a glass bottle stand on a slanted platform by using a 'fishing rod' with a ring at the end of it.

But after arranging the bottle one time too many, and when the fund-raising event was over, we were all dead tired. But my ordeal started the following day, when my legs hurt like mad!

It was so bad, that i could hardly walk on Sunday!

And to add salt to the wound, this was what happened to my car while the Pestaria was going on.

What the heck?! Picture taken by Melissa D

Yes, someone actually hit into my car. Note that the excess part of the car IS NOT part of my car, but a souvenir left by the person who scrapped through my car.

What a day!

And not to mention, Barisan Nasional won two-third of the seats in the recent Sarawak state elections on that night

Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is sworn in as the Chief Minister. Again.

And there are those who were frustrated that BN is still the government in Sarawak.

But i was encouraged by what Pastor Palan said in church the follwoing day, that "God works in ways we do not understand."

Well, to look into these matters through another perspective, i believe not all's bad.

I mean, there are more seats held by the Pakatan Rakyat this time around, and some heavyweight, like SUPP's Tan Sri Dr George Chan took a beating from the elections. Maybe there's something bigger which is yet to come!

And at least i can still drive my car around, and it's just scratches on the side. My Werb Boom Boom can move fine!

And so does my legs... but it's time to hit the gym, and beat myself up to shape! And God is good!

Easter's coming. Just remember, Jesus Christ died for your sins, readers!

"I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down
I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down..."

Taken from Chumbawamba's I Get Knocked Down

Love & Peace!~
BC?

A Day

While waiting in traffic on the way to work, what else can you do besides listening to the radio, eating breakfast, scolding the slower driver who is holding up traffic and texting?

Taking photos!

Yeah, that was my breakfast this morning as i was heading off to work.

Why peach-flavoured yogurt?
Because it's better than kiwi yogurt.

Why it the lighting to bright?
Because it was not raining... and i put the wrong setting.

Why were there so many cars at that time?
Because everyone is going to work or school... or somewhere.

Why did i take the picture?
Just for kicks!

Is there any message to this picture?
If you can multi-task, eat and drive... without the police pulling you over. HAHAHA!~

Have a great weekend ahead! Both Melissa D and me, and a bunch of friends will be at the Methodist Girls' School (Penang) Pestaria 2011! Do join us if possible?

Love & Peace!~

BC?

Getting Blackberry-ed?

Last week, my colleagues and I were given instructions to sign-up for a Blackberry each.

Honestly, I'm happy to get a BB myself. It will be nifty to get work done will on the go without bringing the laptop around, and I'm accessible to the Internet (almost) anywhere! (Plus, I can blog more often... But that's a matter of discipline.)

But after we discussed with our KL colleagues, a few questions popped up - like whether the whole BB was paid by us or the company? Who'll pay for the usage? Does the BB ultimately belong to us or not?

We were a little worried.

No updates bout this yet. But will blog about it once the deal goes through.


Love & Peace!~
BC?

Got this forwarded email from my friend Enoch Abraham several days ago, and it was hilarious.

Somewhat, it fits the timing now, with the state elections in Sarawak. Do read it with an open mind and a sense of humour.

Heaven vs Hell 

Whilst walking down the street one day a Malaysian “Boleh” Minister is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in HEAVEN and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. 

St. Peter: Welcome to HEAVEN. Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we’re not sure what to do with you. 

Yang Berhormat: No problem, just let me in. 

St. Peter: Well, I’d like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we’ll do is you have to spend one day in HELL and one in HEAVEN. Then you can chose, where to spend eternity. 

Yang Berhormat: Really, I have made up my mind. I want to be in HEAVEN. 

St. Peter: I’m sorry, but we have our rules.

And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down, down to HELL. 

The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course.
In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it, are all his friends and other politicians who had worked for him.
Everyone is very happy and dressed in the finest batik there is. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.
They play a friendly game of golf and then indulge themselves on lobsters, caviar and the most expensive food. 

Also present is the DEVIL , who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realises it, it is time to go.
Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises. 

The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in HEAVEN where St. Peter is waiting for him. 

St. Peter: Now it’s time to visit HEAVEN. 

So, 24 hours pass with the Yang Berhormat joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing.
They have a good time and, before he realises it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns. 

St. Peter: Well, then, you have spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity. 

Yang Berhormat: Well, I would never have said it before. I mean HEAVEN has been delightful, but I think I am better off in HELL. 

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to HELL. Now the doors of the elevator open and he’s in a middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. 

He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above.

The DEVIL comes over to him and puts his hands around his shoulder. 

Yang Berhormat: I don’t understand. Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there’s just wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened? 

The DEVIL(smilingly): Yesterday we were campaigning just like you during an election…Today you VOTED.

Moral of the story? USE YOUR VOTE INTELLIGENTLY !!!

Have a good week ahead, readers!


Love & Peace!~
BC?

It's all part of the job.

As i was going back from Balik Pulau, this was the wonderful view i got to witness. Green, dipped with blue under the open sky and bright sun; it just reminds me how great and creative God is.

And why i enjoy my job.

I maybe running late on that day, almost crashed into the divider twice, and wasted a little time before i could get back to office, but i'm happy with what i do.

I read this on facebook, about signs it's time to quite your job.Click HERE to read the article. For me, i'm faraway from those signs.

And i praise God for everything He has done for me. It's all in a day's job.



Love & Peace!~
BC?

That one hour....

Between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, this was what i was viewing from my place.

So, did you support Earth Hour this year? Many did by turning off their non-essential lights, gathering outside in the public, and official, iconic buildings had their lights out to observe that one hour - to reflect on how we can conserve the energy and the environment... and not to mention to remember victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan.

But should we just leave it as a yearly event? Or should we put into practice to save energy and stop wasting resources? Remember, we do not inherit nature from our ancestors, we just borrow it from our children.



Love & Peace!~

BC?

Happy Chinese New Year!

Had a good fellowship and 'fei-low'-ship time with family and friends yesterday, on the first day of the Chinese New Year.

Been spending time with my brothers, and it was good to catch up and see what is happening in their lives; not to mention the tales they shared as we munch down on burgers and fries at Carl's Jr.

My brothers and me.


I wish Melissa D was down here in KL with me, though. She was down in a fever, and i wish i could be by her side, taking care of her. Thank goodness she bounced back fast enough to visit her relatives.
And looks like from next year onwards, the tables will turn for both Melissa D and i, where instead of receiving ang pows, we'll be giving them. For now, anyone who asks me for an angpow, i don't mind giving them one... those empty, red packets, of course. Do wait lah!

Anyway, whether you believe it or not, may the year of the rabbit bring goodness, prosperity, love and joy be with you and your family always.

Happy Chinese New Year.

Love & Peace!~
BC?

Staying home and online.

At this point, i'm away from the island.

Right now, i'm with my family in Rawang. Last year, my family moved from Sri Petaling to this place while i was away living/working on the island. Honestly, i'm adapting to this place as it is pretty far from town and friends. *sigh*

Anyway, as i am typing this entry, i wonder if i should continue blogging or not.

Most of the time, i spent updating is on facebook, and occasionally, i go on twitter. I honestly wonder if blogging is still the way to go with these social network sprouting out in the past few years, and more and more people going onto this bandwagon. Not to mention other websites such as tubler, flickr and so on which are available for uploading pictures.

For the moment, i would continue to maintain this blog, and hope to put in more effort into updating it.

Anyway, for those heading home for the Chinese New Year celebration, please get home safely, ok?

Love & Peace!~
BC?

Second Bridge.

A view from the boat on the way to Batu Kawan, which i was on, as the passengers and we saw the based of the Second Bridge.

Recently, i got a chance to see the construction site of the Penang Second Bridge. Yes, the future alternative route which is about 24km long, can link both the state island and mainland together in a few years' time.

My counterparts and i travelled on boat from Batu Maung to Batu Kawan as part of our assignment. And although the authority in-charge, Jabatan Kedua Sdn Bhd said that the overall progress is a little behind schedule, they are confident that the RM3 billion bridge will be completed and up and running in a couple of years' time.

I got to see the piling work, and it is amazing how the base of what would be a huge bridge which commuters would use to travel within the state. Hearing the technicians explaining on how the piling works go, and how the bridge is constructed blow my mind away.

It reminded me about what it was stated in the Bible; that the wise man builds his house on the rocks, and the foolish man built his on sand. Foundation is that important, for it to be a solid structure and to avoid any untoward incident.

The story i wrote did not come out, but it was worth the experience to the a possible monument in the making, which can be told to the younger ones in the years to come.

I was there.

Love & Peace!~
BC?

Of wrong cars and splatters.

Sometimes in life, when you're too focus on one thing, you blunder something else along the way.

Work was hectic on Thursday, and i decided to make my way back from the Courts on the island to the office. As i was walking, towards where i parked my car, i pressed the remote, but the car did not unlock itself.

As i got closer, there was still no respond. Repetitive pressing avail to nothing. I started to panic, and took a closer look at the car... only to realise that it was the wrong car! It was an identical silver Myvi SE parked along Love Lane then.

My car was parked a few blocks away. Embarrassed, i quickly moved to my own car, and to my relief, it unlocked as i pressed the remote.

On Friday and yesterday, i caused splatters around the place i stay (by the way, i'm renting a room from my friend Clictus, who's living next door here).

In the first incident, i stepped on a packet of ketchup (maybe), spewing the red sauce all over the wall in my room. Thankfully, it has been cleaned.

In the most recent incident, the splat was a result of a cockroach being slammed unto the wall as it entered the house here. I was focused on destroying the bug, and i delivered.



Love & Peace!~
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What 2010 was to me.

Being sandwiched between work and responsibilities, i'm taking a breather to write this down.

Yeah, a lot of people have penned down what last year was to them last year, but i'm doing it now.

Honestly, 2010 was a good year for me. If there's a term to describe how the year was to me, i would say it was a turning point for me.

In those twelve, i've learnt a lot from my relationships with my loved ones and friends, and from events that took place, both good and bad.

I would say i still have a lot to learn, but i've learnt the hard way about taking up responsibilities, resolving conflicts, communications, and what it takes to be a man. Please be patient with me, for God is not done with me yet.

And as i embrace the new year, i take this verse to heart;
"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

What lies before me is unknown and scary, but with God, i place my faith and hope in the One who will bring me through this.


Love & Peace!~
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Welcome, MMXI!

Yes, 2011 is here. So long to 2010, and let's embrace the new year with open arms, a open mind and open heart as well venture into the unknown.

There will be a few changes for this blog along the way, but perhaps it's for the best.

Remember, smile!


Love & Peace!~
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