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?

Of Children and God

Most of my Saturday afternoons are spent in church. It's not that i'm attending church services to make up for Sundays that i have to work. Rather, i'm help out as teacher at the Radiant Kids Club (RKC) in church.

What's RKC? It's a Sunday School for unchurch and less-fortunate children on Saturday. So, indirectly, i attend church on Saturday.

Of late, i'm in-charge of song leading and games, beside teaching the older group of children.

And i have to admit, compared to the obedient (and sometimes, quiet) children adults encounter in Sunday Schools, most of these children are naughty - rebels without a cause, who lacks attention and causes ruckus every now and then.

But i suppose this is attributed to the fact they grow up in poor or broken homes and lack the love and attention from their parents. And they seek to get these from the teachers here. I don't blame the kids.

And it's sad that most of these kids lack proper education, not being able to read the Bible properly or speak English fluently.

And there are some parents who send their mentally challenged kids here. Honestly, even though some 17-year old kid has an IQ of a 5 year old, it takes a lot for RKC teachers, who are mostly youths and young adults, to handle.

Sometimes, i wonder what are the intention of these parents. Do they expect miracles to happen to their children by sending them to RKC? Or even, do they think RKC is a free daycare centre?

It's like sending your kid to a doctor when you don't believe in the science of medicine yourself!

Yes, i'm ranting, because there's so much unjust going on. Why is there a lack of teachers when help is direly needed in this ministry? Or manpower in other church ministries... where are they?

But it's no use ranting, ranting and ranting, as it will lead to nowhere. I believe, among other things to do, is to pray for the situation, leave the matter to God to deal with, and just be active in any ministry you're doing. Serving God will all your heart.

After all, it's nice to see the kids waving goodbye at the end of the day, with a smile plastered on their faces as they are ferried home by the church van.

Innocent.

Then again, Jesus did say that we all need to have faith like a child, in everything to do. One thing i learn, is not to depend on myself, but to fully rely on God and His strength, went doing His work.

13People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." 16And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.

Mark 10:13-16, NIV

Love & Peace!~

BC?

Updates.

I realise that more often than not, my facebook status is updated more often than my blog.

It's not that i'm abandoning this blog; is just that i spend more time on face book. I remember one friend telling me that updating FB status is like putting up a mini-blog.

I do have a lot to write, and yes, i still need to change the blog layout....

But in general, i'm happy, busy, living day by day by God's mercy and grace on this island and me loving it. Love my fiancee, my job, the church i'm serving in, the roof over my head and the food on my plate. Content.

Tomorrow, the state assembly sitting will resume its session for a new term. Rest assure that like the 'butt-show' and effigy burning which occurred during last sitting in November last year - there will be drama.

More to come.

Love & Peace!~

BC?

Get better, Rowen!

My stoner, hippie-wannabe brother. He ain't heavy, he's just lighter than me.

I recently got news that Rowen has been hospitalised because of dengue fever. It came as a shock to me, as what supposedly was a normal fever turned out for the worst.

My dad told me a few days ago that Rowen had only high fever. But later, he called me, telling me that my brother vomitted and had diarrhea and was admitted to the hospital back in KL... and the blood test confirmed he had Dengue.

Iggy told me that although the fever had subsided, his blood platelet count is at 20,000, which is quiet low. I just pray that he would get better, get back on his feet and continue work hard at his studies.

I pray by Jesus' stripes, he'll be healed.


Love & Peace!~

BC?

Back to the island!

We're back on the island safely!~ And that means work beacons and the simple life on the island begins.

But the exciting experience and encounter we God, and how He can use empty vessel to touch the hearts of the people in the interior of Ranau, Sabah. And i pray i'll remember those experiences.

Melissa D and i in Kg Paus, in Ranau, Sabah... with the mountains in the area entering into the picture as background.

Try and guess what is in the soup...

I'll try my best to write more about this mission trip... with more pictures included!

Will write more entries and change the layout of this blog... hopefully, by this month!


Love & Peace!~

BC?

363: Less than a year and counting.

This is a photo of our friends' wedding in Ampang last year. Photo by Matt Gan


The countdown has officially began. Even with a year away, the planning for wedding both Melissa D and me has began.

We've drafted out a very brief plan for the wedding. The date has been set. One (or rather, two) which is somewhat suitable and low-peak on the Chinese superstitious calender. Parents from both side of the family have met up to clear the air on uncertainties, though some parts still need to be discussed in detail.

Honestly, if i was given a choice, i don't mind going to the National Registration Department, get registered, and *BAM*, we can legally and morally live in cohabitation. Why am i of such opinion? Because i believe in a life-long marriage, not a one-day wedding ceremony; an event where money is splurged unnecessarily to be bigger, grander and better than their friend's wedding. Ridiculous, i may say.

But this, of course, is not fair to Melissa D, her family, my family and many other friends and church leaders.

After all, there're still many things we need to cover, like where do we stay once we're married? How do we manage our shared finance? Our courier, etc.

We've got so much more to learn, ask, listen and observe from those who went before us into this chapter of life. There's very little time left, and God help us.


Love & Peace!~

BC?