All Is Not Bad!: R2G

The room we wanted wasn't approved.
It did rain heavily before the event began.
We were held to do some surveys before the event.
My car broke down after the event.
But that wasn't enough to stop us from having a good time during the Reason To Gift (R2G... and yeah, it's Gift! Though, i can't remember why....) PJ CF Christmas celebration last Wednesday, and also dinner at Taman Paramount.

In a nutshell, the PJ CF had a pre-Christmas celebration, where there was games, presentation and fellowship. It was cool though miggle with new friends and other people from Monash Sunway CF, though there were those who left early. Nonetheless, the fellowship was good.

This is a simple arrangement for a table decoration. Prawn crackers are plain, simple and tasty. Cheong Keen is the man to see if you want cheaper deals on such snacks!




Joshua and Zi Kang putting up the coloured-gloss paper to glitter the room.


The mime presentation that starred yours truly and Jun, narrated by Zi Kang and Dewgem was basically about the story of a boy, who tried his best to get attention from his parents, yet fails to do so and ended up mixing with the wrong company. One day, he was invited to a Christmas celebration by this girl who he has a crush on. While playing the ice-breaker, it dawns upon him who he was when he was the top student and excelling athlete.



Getting all geared up for the mime. I was just speechless... pun unintended.

The crush then tells him about Jesus' love, thus they both dance to David Mecce's We Are The Reason song.

Credit has to be given to Zi Kang for coming up with the storyline. Apparently, the story was based on his church friend's account on how he became a Christian!

See that canned pineapple on my head? That was the gift i chose last minute the night before the event. Too bad Jun (left) was the one chosen to receive it.


Those who were present at the CF Christmas Celebration - R2G.

But in the end, it's God's plan that bring us through everything, not ours. Plans made by us can fail us at anytime, but God's plans is for us, though it's true nature may not be reveal there and then.


"...As the years went by we learned more about gifts
And giving of ourselves and what that means
On a dark and cloudy day a man hung crying
in the rain
Because of love, because of love

And we are the reason that He gave His life
We are the reason that He suffered and died
To a world that was lost He gave all He could give
To show us the reason to live..."

Taken from David Meece's We Are The Reason

Love & Peace!~

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Updates

Can't believe David Heng has been staying with me for more than a week. That parasite! HAHAHA!~

A lot of things have happened, and there just too many to be penned down. Will try my best to update this blog soon!

Do expect more to come, cause i'm still alive and kicking....

Well, with the articles i still owe theSun and exams coming up, almost.


Love & Peace!~


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Coming to Senses.

Nope, I'm not dead yet.

Currently, i have two assignments to deal with, a performance to prepare for, and tonnes of responsiblities in hand. Oh, and Ernest is back for the semester break, and David Heng is hanging out here for a few days.

Coming back to responsiblities, i really want to get this off my chest - people should have a chance to choose what post/department they would want to be in, because they are willing to. Being able to is another subject. But one shouldn't dump responsibility to somebody else just like that! At least, one could INFORM BEFORE HAND what the others are doing before anything happens, and get a concide agreement.

I believe that how mutual trust happens. You don't do things behind people's backs!

I'm just unsatisfied and frustrated with how somethings are done by managements.

(P/S If you don't get what i mean, good for you. If you are not the one i'm talking about and you're feeling it, you're just being perasan. IF you're the one and you're feeling it, this is memang my thoughts!)

"...When all that you wanted
And all that you had
Don't seem so much
For you to hold on to
For you to hold on to
For you to belong to..."

Taken from Jet's Hold On

Love & Peace!~

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The Lame Punisher: Feel The Power!

Some time ago, during the CF planning retreat, David Heng decided that Dewgem should get herself a paper-fan to whack the lame committee members, in case any lame jokes/acts came about during CF meetings.

And introducing Full Metal Panic! Fumuffu anime to half the CF comittee, they've got the gist of how Chidori Kaname uses the fan to punish Sousuke Sagara for being too serious.

Chidori Kaname and THE FAN! Full Metal Panic! - the manga.


However, the idea was left under wraps... till this week! David has invented the Lame Remover. And now, with some old paper, glue and tape, i manage to construct the Lame Punisher!

The Lame Punisher Ver. 1.02

- It has a long, flimsy, curved hilt.
- User can only utilise 45% of it's power

Later, more adjustments and improvement have been added into the Lame Punisher. And here's the result:

The Lame Punisher Ver. 2.0

- It's firmer
- Hilt has been shorten
- It's LOUD!
- User can now utilise 80% of it's power

It takes one to really sync with the fan to increase the power to 100% or more! There are many lame people around, but only few can wield the power of the Lame Punisher.

Be prepared for a w(h)acky fun time during CF meetings!


Love & Peace!~

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So, So Lame!

This is just plain dumb, but at the same time makes sense.



To Rowen, Iggy, Alex Hooi and other Star Wars fans out there - This is ownage (when the force ain't with you)!

Love & Peace!~

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Too Much Free Time At Hand?

This Diet Coke and Mentos experiment has been around for awhile. Known as the Mentos eruption or Mentos-and-Coke geyser, it involves putting a few Mentos biji into a bottle of Coke and watch it go crazy. Do click HERE for more information on this Internet phenomena.

Not new, but just check out the video below.


Fergersan, if you're watching this, don't waste your money trying this, ok?

With the money and time invested for that experiment, I could do so much more. But the music's cool!

Love & Peace!~

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Where My Head Rest.

On a brighter note, people have been wondering how on earth i've been sleeping in front of my computer.

It's true! Sometimes, when i'm too tired, i sleep in front of my PC.

And here's proof:

This is where my computer is; in front of my bed in the bedroom. And yes, my room is indeed like many guy's rooms - messy.


Therefore, it's a fact that i CAN actually fall asleep in front of the computer. But facing the PC too long causes my back to ache. I should consider getting a computer table. The neck's aching too.

Time to rest.

Love & Peace!~

BC?

One Hat Too Many.

I've not been feeling well these few days. Perhaps it's the rain - it has been raining a tad too often now. Or maybe it's the fact i've been overloaded with too many responsiblities. But whatever it is, it's taking a toll on me.

"...Hold on
Feeling like Im headed for a breakdown
And I don't know why

But Im not crazy, I'm just a little unwell
I know right now you cant tell
But stay awhile and maybe then you'll see
A different side of me..."

Excerpt from Matchbox Twenty's Unwell

Talking about responsiblities, i think i've taken up to many responsibilities - in campus, in church, in the workplace, in life.... Sometimes, i wonder if i can cope with some many responsibilities at one time. One think for sure, i'm burning out real fast.

Where am i now? Where am i standing?

And having to juggle all my priorities prompted me to ask this question,

"Are responsiblities given to those suitable for the job, or given to those who have there for the moment?"

Sometimes, i see many people who fit the job description like a glove, but decided to turn the other side. Other times, i see too many people uncapable and inexperience for the responsibility taking up the post.

One thing for sure, if i'm given whatever workload in my hand, i'll have to fulfill them and do my best. Too late for complaints now. Plus, whining wouldn't get the job done, would it?


"...I'm tired of playing games, of looking for someone else to blame
For all the holes in answers that are clearly showing,
For something to fill the space. Was all of the time I spent a waste,
Cause so many choices point the same way I was going?

But I'm not ever going to know if I'm right or wrong
Cause we're all going in the same direction.
And I'm not sure which way to go because all along
We've been going in the same direction..."

Taken from Hoobastank's Same Direction

Love & Peace!~

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Time After Time.

It's always true when i say, "A life of a journalist is rarely, if not never, boring!"

A lot of things have happened these few days, and i've decided to just state them as short as possible below. The events started after Friday's (Nov 3) Homegroup Combined Meeting in church:

Saturday (Nov 4)
- Got up a little late, but manage to arrive at uni before 9 and caught the gist of what's going on in Feature Writing lecture.

- Left in the midst of tutorial class, and went to 1 Utama with Rowen to watch the special screening of Death Note at 11am. The movie was good, but the manga (and now, anime) set the par. The movie has an interesting plot which slightly deviate from the manga. Plus, there's more focus on Raito's girlfriend, Shiori.


Check out the trailer for Death Note

- Left for church for Youth Leader's meeting right after the movie. Caught in the jam, but managed to reach on time to discuss critical matters, namely the youth camp and Christmas celebration. Failed to mention about the Homegroup state of being to Pastor.

- At 5:30pm, after practice at church, was at JR house where Rowen's currently staying. Saw the dead cat (which has already been burnt) and ate pizza dinner with him at Shakey's, Alpha Angle. Bumped into Choon Mun and Emmeline's family there.

- Walked to my car in PJ Sec 17 from Universiti Putra LRT station. Took about 45 agonizing minutes.

Sunday (Nov 5)
- Managed to woke up on time for 7:30 am prayer meeting. Played bass guitar for service!

- Had free lunch at church. Being true to the saying goes, 'there's no such thing as a free lunch', there was a Leader's Forum in church after that.

- Went to Sui Li to pass my pendrive and later to Tracy to get some stuff. Bumped into another car on the way home. Dozed off at the red light. Apparently, the lady driver thought i was being intimitating, didn't get down to check for damage. Which, by the way, there weren't any damages done.

- Went for the 'Walk The Trail' drama with Sui Li and Angeline. Finally met Rowen's girlfriend, Wai Yee. The drama was excellent. Bumped (no knocking into this time!) into Dewgem, Joshua Tan and other familar faces. Had supper with the lovey-dovey couple and their friends, Amanda and Pei Ling at SS2 Murni.

Monday (Nov 6)
- Went for Moral lecture, and then for the Talent Time Night committee meeting. Didn't realise how heavy the post i've taken.

- Watched too much TV at home that night.

Tuesday (Nov 7)
- After spending the night and early morning watching TV and checking for info on the Net, i slept for most of the day.

- Got the keyboard in uni from Dewgem in the afternoon, knocked a motorcyclist. Fortunately, he was okay, and i manage to be professional - i apologied for my actions.

- Celebrated Michelle Shia's 23rd birthday at Joelle's place at night.

- After the party, Joelle, Lai Seng, Michelle and i headed to McDonald's in Sec 14 for supper. Not only did i break my McD fast, but we had a insightful talk about Malaysian news, ethnics, up-bringing and attitude problems. Got home around 3 am.


I'm still sleepy... But i've got to move soon.

"Yesterday is a wrinkle on your forehead
Yesterday is a promise that you’ve broken
Don’t close your eyes, don’t close your eyes
This is your life and today is all you’ve got now
Yeah, and today is all you’ll ever have
Don’t close your eyes
Don’t close your eyes

This is your life, are you who you want to be
This is your life, are you who you want to be
This is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be
When the world was younger and you had everything to lose..."

Excerpt from This is Your Life by Switchfoot

Love & Peace!~

BC?

Serial No. 00302

"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."

Philippians 4:13

I was shocked to discover how far i've come.

Recently, i was reading blogs of my friends, namely Dewgem and Joshua Foong, discovering that they have blogged for three years and reached 200th entry. And i checked out how many entries have i posted.

*Surprise surprise!*

In about two years time, i've written and posted about 300 entries! Experienmenting with blogging years back has now become my hobby. And my blog has evolved according to my maturely, lifestyle and experience.

I guess i couldn't have gone far without the encouragement and support from my friends, the people who have faith in me and of course, you readers! But i shouldn't be too big headed about it, as the main credit goes to Almighty God who gave me this talent and passion to write.

With myself, i can't go far. But with God's strength, wisdom and courage, i move miles ahead. And i can write more quality and thoughtful materials for the soul and mind. (or whatever that passes by!)

Ichigo versus Ichigo. I maybe my worst critic, but i need to challenge myself in order to be better!


I want to learn more.
I want to be better!


Love & Peace!~

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Browsing Through Without Thinking.

Sometimes, i wonder if the eyes on faces just for looks and decoration and not to read and make sense of your surrounding? Or in this case i'm arguing about - to read!

This is a forwarded e-mail i received not too long ago from a friend:

"hey everyone, i had a look on the internet and its actually true .
On the 1st of november , we will have to pay for the use of our MSN and email accounts unless we send this message to at least 18 contacts on your contact list. It's no joke if you don't believe me then go to the site (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/1189119.stm )and see for yourself. Anyways once you've sent this message to at least 18 contacts, your msn dude will become blue.

please copy and paste don't forward cos people won't take notice of it. Hey it is Andy and john the directors of MSN, sorry for the interruption but msn is closing down.

this is because too many inconsiderate people are taking up all the name(eg making up lots?of different accounts for just one person), we only have 578 names left.

If you would like to close your account, DO NOT SEND THIS MESSAGE ON. If you would like to keep your account, then SEND THIS MESSAGE TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST. This is no joke, we will be shutting down the servers. Send it on,thanks.

WHO EVER DOES NOT SEND THIS MESSEAGE, YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE CLOSED AND YOU WILL COST 10.00 A MONTH TO USE. SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST. NOW YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD THIS or REPLAY. COPY THE WHOLE EMAIL. GO BACK TO YOUR INBOX AND CLICK ON NEW. AND PASTE."

I've personally open the linked mentioned, and discovered that the forward wasn't more than a half truth.

To put the news in a nutshell, MSN would charge for the usage of extra services, such as 'such as an advanced filter system to protect email accounts from junk mail' in about 12 months time.

I quote from the website that 'Microsoft stresses that the site's core facilities including Hotmail will remain free.'


Hello? Can you read the statement above?!

Frankly speaking, i use my Yahoo! e-mail and Gmail more frequent compared to Hotmail. That's the reason i keep telling everyone to not send anything to Hotmail. And if MSN really do bar my account, so what? At least i give them a run for their money when i use Yahoo! Messenger or ICQ!

This is how my Windows Live Messenger looks like.

I wonder if people really read through what they're forwarding, or even know what they are forwarding for that matter? I really ponder.

Oh, on another note, don't bother forwarding e-mails in Chinese; I can't read them. Ergo making your effort vainful.




Love & Peace!~

BC?

Boo!

Today's Halloween!

From the perspective of a Malaysian dude who hasn't been the western countries, i believe Halloween is the day where people can wear silly, ridiculous-looking clothes, go a knocking at neighbours you never knew exist and get tonnes of free candy from strangers without begging. Plus, it's a good time to carve out those mushy pumpkins and be a holligan for the year.

I dislike pumpkin, as much as i dislike bacang.

But nonetheless, i can now laugh like Don Kanonji and it's acceptable today.

Buahahahahaha!~

I guess when this kid grows up, he wouldn't want his parents to be showing this to his girlfriend, or anyone else for that matter.


"...With the lights out its less dangerous
Here we are now
Entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious..."

Taken from Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

Love & Peace!~

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Now, Where To?

Last night, about hundred odd church members gather at church to discuss about where the church is heading, literally.

With the committee have decided that the building and land we're buying is the one in Good Shepherd kindergarten is in Ulu Klang, along the MRR2 Highway; which is about another five minutes away from where the church is. A little further for me to travel and much closer to those staying in Bukit Antarabangsa.

The place is quite nice, though it's a slopey and we have to make our way all to the top of the hill. But interestingly, it lives up to the term 'city on a hill'! Plus, there's a stream behind the buildings and the nature environment for both nature lovers and group dancers, like those in the Hindi movies. *Oh yeah*

By the end of the night, majority of the members support the notion of getting that piece of land to be our new location. As the property in question is still in bidding, and with another nine companies competiting to out bid each other, all we as the church can do nothing, except pray and have greater faith (not greater God!) that the management there will sell the land to us.

On another note, i've been worshipping the wrong god too often, namely the Idiot Box!

With the amount of assignments, responsibilities and work, there's only so much i can watch in a day.


"Here in this house of the great king
We come together now to worship him
This house is built on Christ our rock
Cannot be shaken..."

Taken from Hillsong United's Awesome In This Place

Love & Peace!~

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Where Should I Begin?

With many things going on in my life and the pile of workload that comes with it, i can barely have time to blog everything in one sitting.

Good thing i've completed the assignment which i have to hand in tomorrow morning a couple of hours ago. That means there's enough time for this entry and TV!

Let's see. There are a things i want to write about, like going to the European style fun-fair with Pek Mei (she was there for the assignment, i was there for the excitement), animes and manga, what's going on with the people around me, list of things i plan to get, etc.

There's just too many events coming my way, and i'm just keeping my eyes wide open to absorb the rush. Eyelids are getting heavier...

Somewhat, i feel like i'm in Hanataro Yamada's shoe... err... sandals? Pity him, being a nobody and picked on most of the time.

I need to get some sleep real soon to get up for 8am class. *Argh*

"...Drive all night
Never gonna get me
Night by night
To get away from it all
Fight, fight, fight
All you wanna do is hurt me
You wrecked our lives
So i'm gonna have to drive all night..."

Taken from The All-American Rejects' Night Drive

Love & Peace!~

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Frank Honesty.

You know that feeling you get some something great turns sucky? I'm currently feeling that since last night.

Having won the invite to go for the Deepavali open house event with Double D and few Traxx fm deejays in Taman Quepacs was overwhelming. Not only did i get the chance to meet deejays from my favourite radio station, but i also get to eat yummy food and get my Feature Writing assignment done -a kill t-h-r-e-e birds with a stone situation.

Accompanied by Fergarsen, we left Pandan Indah at about 6:45pm, hoping to reach the place on time. You see, reaching there wasn't the difficult part. It only took us twenty odd minutes to reach the residential area. It was finding the actual venue that was tricky.

To cut the story short, after enduring many wrong turns, dead ends and bumps for more than two hours, i decided to give up and grab dinner someplace else. Not only was it almost 10 pm, but the car was low on fuel. Feared that we would end up being a spin-off for Lost, again!

Fortunately, Fergarsen was there to accompany me while driving, chatting away to keep my company; being an active active audience per say.

Had dinner at Cowboy Delight in Cheras, sent Fergarsen back home before midnight, and manage to get a good night's rest for today's service.

But the main point here is not so much about the whole letdown, but rather what should i do for my assignment since i missed the event. While munching down my mushroom chicken, i thought,

"Maybe i could just say i went for the event, and make up a story. After all, it's Feature Writing. I just need to get C-R-E-A-T-I-V-E with it! It's not like Datin will be contacting the people i interviewed, or knows what's going on!?"

But then again, another thought hit me,

"Could you bring yourself to be an ethical journalist then?"

Creditiblity - that's one of the important assets for me if i were to be a good journalist in the near future. This maybe an assignment, and i could have taken the easy way out by creating a story out of a lie, but i can't just live with the fact it's fabricated piece of junk.

I may have misinterpretted some information before, but i'll try my best to tell the truth to the masses. I strive to be a good, if not great, journalist!

Looks like i have to inform Datin about the change of topic for my assignment.


"Why not? This is the BTN. Our job is to report the news, not fabricate it. That's the government's job." - Dascomb

Quoted from the movie V For Vendetta

Love & Peace!~

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