MBS Reunion

So, yesterday i got a notification from former schoolmates, wanting to meet up after leaving school for 15 years.

Yeah, we were the Methodist Boys' Secondary School (KL) Class of '01, and I have not been in contact with my former schoolmates or classmates for the longest time.

I think i bumped into two last year around PJ and KL.

And one of them came out with a google doc for contact.

I'm still thinking if I should enter any details there... or remain silent.

Honestly, I have no kept in touch with any of them and i'm wondering if i should start now.

Sigh



  Love & Peace!~ BC?

it's 2016 dy!

Damn, how long has it been since I've last placed an entry in this blog?

 I'm still considering whether to continue this blog, or to just take it out of existence.

We'll see how it goes.

But it has been a long time. And with the emergence of social media like Facebook and Twitter (and even Snapchat and Instagram), it seems like blogging is going the way of the dodo.

And that might be good news for me and blogging.

We'll see.


Love & Peace!~
BC?

Damn, how long has it been since I've last placed an entry in this blog?

 I'm still considering whether to continue this blog, or to just take it out of existence.

We'll see how it goes.

But it has been a long time. And with the emergence of social media like Facebook and Twitter (and even Snapchat and Instagram), it seems like blogging is going the way of the dodo.

And that might be good news for me and blogging.

We'll see.


Love & Peace!~
BC?

Feeling overload

Of late, I'm overcomed by emotions, many of which has brought me to dark places, anger, frustration or just plain depression. But many of times, there are joyful times and happy times- which wants me to just jump up n shout of wonderful life is. Indeed it is our prerogative to post whatever we want, whenever we want and for who we want to read our thoughts. But even I believe such freedom has its boundaries. I have a friend who had posted many crude, nasty posting on Facebook about the company that she's leaving. As much as the company has been unkind to her (to which I partly agree), I personally believe she shouldn't run down individuals, including bosses by name and curse them openly for all to see. Could she be sued for defamation? I don't see why not? For me, I'm just posting up my thoughts, information, pictures and news of the day. And I believe it should not be one where it pulls others down badly and their expense. So, I'm penning down pent-up frustration in this blog, or wait for it to cool down till it is not worth writing about. After all, like stated in the bible, all things are permissible, but not all things are benefittal. "Please could you stop the noise, I'm trying to get some rest, From all the unborn chicken voices in my head, What's that...? (I may be paranoid, but not an android) What's that...? (I may be paranoid, but not an android)...." Taken from Radiohead's Paranoid Android Love & Peace!~ BC?

Ohana in my new Crib

My family's up here this year.

Instead of me going down to Kuala Lumpur to celebrate Chinese New Year with the family; my dad decided that the family would come up to Penang instead.

And it's good to be able to celebrate with my family in my new home here.

I indeed count myself blessed to have a place of my own here on the island which I can call home.

Just last week, this simple house I have was opened the place for house dedication, and had close friends and colleagues over for house warming.

The view from the balcony of my place. It's peaceful just to stand and watch the world passes by as the sea breezes gets into your face.


And I'm happy and blessed to have my family bring up things to spruce up my little home (after all, it's a home for them as well.)

My place in the midst of being 'pimped-up'n with things my family from KL.


And I've promised to open my house, Two Copper, for church, as I would want to open this place as a blessing to others as how this unit was a blessing from God to me.

All glory to God. And a Happy Chinese New Year to all, as you spend time with loved ones, family and friends.


Love & Peace!~
BC?

Counting blessings

Briefly, there are a few things in my life that I have to thank God for, which includes:

- being able to own a place I can call home,

- having money in the bank to pay for my daily expenses,

- to have food and drinks to sustain me and keep my taste palate occupied,

- for bringing my dad through a health ordeal where he was hospitalised for severe diarrhoea,

- for great family and awesome friends who supports and guides me.

And I consider myself blessed to have these few things happening in my life.

Thank you God!



Love & Peace!~ BC?

Move Along... let's move into 2012

How did 2012 started off for me? I wouldn't say it was good, but I don't find it 1 bit mundane.

For some of my close friends, things seem to be gloomy and uncertain, while others are putting in their all in their lives.

As for me, I got into an accident.

Werb Boom Boom damaged.

Yes, it was my fault, and I was responsible for hitting the van.

But fortunately, I had friends to help me out. With a manual transmission Kelisa to get around work, and it was great that the repair fee was within my budget. *phew*

Werb Boom Boom repaired - like it never happened.


Anyway, I also read from Proverbs 1:7, that 'the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.'

And I want to start my life with God, b more disciplined and focus.

And I'm looking forward with excitement and anticipation of what 2012 has to offer.


"...Speak to me
When all you got to keep is strong
Move along, move along like I know you do
And even when your hope is gone
Move along, move along just to make it through
Move along..."

Taken from The All-American Rejects' Move Along.

Love & Peace!~ BC?

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?

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?

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?

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?