Songlee rox!!

2010-10-16T10:23:00.002+08:00

"A friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing... not healing, not curing... that is a friend who cares.."

2010-10-09T12:02:00.002+08:00

It starts with being self controlled.
Only then you will see goodness in your life.
Once you see goodness, kindness will abound among those around you.
With enough kindness, people learn to be more patient.
When people are patient, without doubt, there will be peace.
Peace in not just the environment but also within people.
And when that peace come, am sure that love will make its appearance too.

Now, to me, that seems like a progression of fruit of the spirit.

2010-10-07T10:47:00.003+08:00

I pray that you would have more of Him and less of me during this period, so you can really be stronger through Him who strengthens.. Let Him be your tower/pillar of refuge and not anyone/anything else.. till then.. take care..

Your Faithful,
dongdong

A Dream- David Choi

2010-09-17T10:31:00.004+08:00

"When I woke up, and looked outside the window for a sunrise.. Rain is falling, a gloomy kind of day, doesn't feel so right.. But she yawns next to me, its love that I see.."

2010-09-15T22:14:00.000+08:00

我并不完美，

也并不特别，

而你却是为我舍弃生命的主；

我时常软弱，

有时会迷惑，

但你是道路真理和生命。

主你要往哪里走，

我就跟你走，

领我走到世界尽头，

一生不再回头；

让世界听到我们敬拜，

我们的祷告，

让复兴从我们开始，

将主爱带到人群中。

纵然有许多的问题，

我也不放弃，

你大能赐给我勇气，

我会勇敢走出去。

All I need is You

2010-09-04T10:47:00.003+08:00

Glee- Imagine

2010-08-19T09:39:00.001+08:00

Imagine There's No Countries
It Isn't Hard To Do
Nothing To Kill Or Die For
~~And No Religion Too~~

Imagine All The People
Living Life In Peace (Youuuu)
You May Say I'm A Dreamer

But I'm Not The Only One
I Hope Someday You Will Join Us
And The World We'll Be As One

Imagine No Possessions
I Wonder If You Can
No Need For Greed Or Hunger
A Brotherhood Of Man

Imagine All The People
Sharing All The World (Youuuu)

You May Say I'm A Dreamer
But I'm Not The Only One
I Hope Someday You Will Join Us
And The World Will Live As One

only Time is capable of understanding how great Love is

2010-08-11T09:42:00.000+08:00

Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived; Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all the others, including Love. One day it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink, so all repaired their boats and left.

Love wanted to persevere until the last possible moment. When the island was almost sinking, Love decided to ask for help. Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat. Love said “Richness, can you take me with you?” Richness answered, “No, I can’t. There is a lot of silver in my boat. There is no place here for you.”

Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel. “Vanity, please help me!” “I can’t help you Love. You are all wet and might damage my boat,” Vanity answered.

Sadness was close by so Love asked for help, “Sadness, let me go with you.” “Oh….Love, I am so sad that I need to be by myself.”

Happiness passed by Love too, but she was so happy that she did not even hear when Love called her!

Suddenly there was a voice, “Come Love, I will take you.” It was an elder. Love felt so blessed and overjoyed that he even forgot to ask the elder his name. When they arrived at dry land, the elder went his own way.

Love realizing how much he owed the elder, asked Knowledge, another elder. “Who helped me?” “It was Time,” Knowledge answered. “Time?” asked Love. “But why did Time help me?” Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, “Because, only Time is capable of understanding how great Love is.”

2010-06-13T20:37:00.000+08:00

"The word 'love' has been overused and much abused. People still don't understand the word and it may as well lost it's meaning in the confusion of it's definition. Consider the word 'Cherish'. It is rarely used nowadays. It still holds a deep and unmistakable emotion. Say it, mean it and live it today" -Darren

First Two Week @ Work

2010-06-08T23:10:00.003+08:00

Work has been really hectic for me.. i have been skipping proper lunchtime and ot-ing for the past don't know how many days, and it will be on going like this for the next few days. Now i know what they meant when they say accountant life is never easy.. you really need to enjoy what you are doing to survive through..

On a lighter note, i have gotten myself a jie jie at my workplace. She is really nice. She gave me choc and grapes to cheer me on with work just now..

thank you so much, jie! you rock my sock!

2010-06-05T13:07:00.002+08:00

Sometimes caring for people, you just have to do it without them sensing it, if not you would be adding unwanted pressures for them to respond and reciprocate back the kindness compellingly.

It is really an art that i am mastering now..

Fulfillment Vs Purpose

2010-05-31T21:47:00.003+08:00

I AM ONCE AGAIN A PROUD FINISHER OF ADIDAS SUNDOWN MARATHON..WOOOhOOOO!! It's the second time I have completed it.. hence.. Some applauded me, and some simply say that I am some siao nang(mad guy), as they don't know why I am torturing myself again after knowing how the experience was like from the previous time.. Most people don't see any purpose in doing so.. which sets me thinking.. what am I exactly doing it for..

After some reflection, I finally concluded. Perhaps, I too, did that for a purpose, however, the purpose is to make my life more fulfilling, and I am really happy to have raced this marathon, because it makes me who I really am.. despite the sore, ache and pain that I am going thru now..

I feel that sometimes living a happy life need not necessarily mean that your life has to be completely purpose driven, but more so if you are living it enough in a manner you wished. It's ok if you like to do childish stuff, and it is ok if you do out of the norm stuff as long as it triggers the happy hormones within you, and let you stay happy sha la la. I think it's fine..

afterall..

...We are given a life to make the best out of it.. not a life trying to figure out life..

sundown marathon 2010

2010-05-29T15:12:00.004+08:00

I will be doing the ADIDAS SUNDOWN MARATHON 2010 tonight, starting 2359.. Don't really know what to expect, because it is like my first time participating it alone. Just wishing to see some familiar faces during the run, so that the whole process will be more enjoyable for me. If not, i just hope that the entire run will be a good time of self-reflections and prayers..

The route that i will be doing later..It seems much easier compared to last year's..

We think what we feel, so why not, just think positively..

2010-05-28T10:56:00.004+08:00

A song written personally by them..

Can you identify yourself with them?

They live on to tell their legacy, so could you..

2010-05-25T22:51:00.002+08:00

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference."

work is managable today.. thank God!

2010-05-24T12:34:00.005+08:00

Present highlights of my life...

Commencement of work with Sentosa- [08:30, 25/5/2010]

Adidas Sundown Marathon 2010 - [23:59, 29/5/2010 - _ _ : _ _ , 30/5/2010]
...

"Do not be discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward."

Habakkuk 3:17-19

2010-05-11T23:00:00.002+08:00

Habakkuk 3:17-19

17 Though the fig-tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls,

18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Saviour.

19 The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights. For the director of music. On my stringed instruments.

2010-04-30T14:51:00.001+08:00

God, You know, i am trusting You until i see..

2010-04-29T14:16:00.004+08:00

this world is just so sad and depressing.. but we shall not be dishearten..

sha gua, mei shi de.. you are doing fine.. dun let the in between process affect.. cont to persevere(fight!fight!fight!) with the hope of seeing God's total revival at the end..

2010-04-13T14:26:00.003+08:00

Dong Gua~.. Sha Gua~.. Ru Gua~.. haha..

4:06 of the mv is really sweet.. how fate threw the couple together.. in christian context, it is called God's divine intervention.. keke..

Unashamed - Starfield

2010-04-12T14:45:00.000+08:00

I have not much
To offer You
Not near what You deserve
But still I come
Because Your cross
Has placed in me my worth

Oh, Christ my King
Of sympathy
Whose wounds secure my peace
Your grace extends
To call me friend
Your mercy sets me free

And I know I'm weak
I know I'm unworthy
To call upon Your name
But because of grace
Because of Your mercy
I stand here unashamed

I can't explain
This kind of love
I'm humbled and amazed
That You'd come down
From heavens heights
And greet me face to face..

2010-04-10T00:30:00.001+08:00

2010-04-06T11:59:00.002+08:00

Suddenly, I feel so discouraged because it seems that I am beginning to lose my ability to encourage. I no longer could find the right word from my heart to encourage my love ones, and usually it was all natural for me do that. I really hope such sentiment is temporal and I can overcome it real soon. Returning stronger from where I have fallen.

Lately, I was quite badly afflicted by the happenings around me. My ah gong got quite critically ill, got hospitalised and has yet accepted Christ. Also, the endless waitings and uncertainty of my job hunting. Probably all these things caused me to feel that I have ran out of words to encourage/comfort.. The feeling is like how to encourage/comfort others when I myself don't feel encouraged/comforted at all. ha! great!

..not giving in to the situation yet.. thank God for all the Christian songs.. something that i can always use to encourage myself and the people around me..

2010-04-04T18:15:00.005+08:00

Last night, someone was terribly upset with me because of certain things i said to her friend at that moment of anger, and to make the matter worst, she only get to find out about it through her friend some time later . I felt really remorseful after discovering that she was very affected and hurt by it..I hated myself for saying such insensitive stuff at that time.. don't know why i said it, perhaps to console myself at that point of time, or perhaps i was just blabbering anyhow to numb the pain deep within without knowing the consequences behind..

This person is someone very dear to me. Someone who is always so nice, kind and patient towards me, and definitely someone who does not deserve such an ill treatment from me. I keep telling myself to watch her back, encourage and guide her with my best ability, yet there are times like these showing that i have failed to do so.

I guess nobody is ever that perfect as to completely keep up with all their words and deeds they assured. We can try our best to attain that, but somehow we just can't do it, because unforseen circumstances and emotions may just engulfed us entirely and forbids us from acting rationally.

So does that mean we would always remain as the same old imperfect way as we were? Well, the key turning point lies in our dearest Heavenly Father's love. His love for us is unwavering. He is always so gracious, merciful and strong towards us in all given circumstances. Because of that, our imperfections are being made perfect.

Therefore if my focus were to be placed correctly on God before anything else,i feel that the whole situation above would be turn around.. Through my imperfections, she would put lesser expectations on humans and really learn to rely and focus on God more. This would draw her closer to Him, and also allow all her heart shaped hole insecurities to be completely filled up with the love of God.

Isn't that a situation whereby my imperfection is being made perfect through Him. The things i can't guranteed do for her, God does so on my behalf.. :)

2010-03-31T17:48:00.002+08:00

My prayer

2010-03-30T16:29:00.005+08:00

Dear Heavenly Father,

I have been waiting for ________________ for so long now, and I come before You today to ask your help. I pray that You will increase my faith and patience so that I will put my whole trust in your perfect timing and plan for my life. I will put my complete trust in You with confidence and eager expectation of Your answer, whatever that answer may be and whenever that answer may come.

Thank you that you are always with me.

Thank you that You hear my prayers and will answer in Your time and in Your way. You, Lord, are without limits.

Thank You for Your unfailing word and that You always keep Your promises to me.

I believe with my heart, mind and soul Your plan for my life is the best one possible and I thank You for Your answer.

Being in Your will is the safest place I can ever reside.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Janice and Sonia video

2010-03-18T23:59:00.003+08:00

"You Raise Me Up"

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up... To more than I can be.

2010-03-18T00:27:00.002+08:00

"Indeed, if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospel, it would seem that our Lord finds our desires, not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drinks and ambitions when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. " -C. S. Lewis

somehow that speaks to me.. I guess I really have to zoom out of my current situation, and zoom in more on God..

2010-03-12T00:00:00.003+08:00

you are like the waves.. Constantly tossing me back and forth.. but thank God for the shelter and company around.. that i may continue to go on until i reach the destination..

bad interview experience

2010-03-04T13:28:00.003+08:00

I went for another job interview ydae. The interview experience was horrible. When I was there, the manager who was supposed to interview me was couped up with some other stuff, hence she asked her subordinate to interview me instead. haha. Trust me, the whole interview ended up in a big mess, because that person didnt know how to conduct the interview properly. He simply asked me a few random questions and then 10mins later said i may take my leave. Most of the question asked were not even relevant. Oh well, i feel that the manager could have plan and manage her schedule in a more orderly manner so to prevent such clashes.. I mean I did my part well as an interviewee. Like getting to that place on time in my smart outfit, and with all the neccesary documents. I feel they should at least reciprocate my gesture in a little more deserving manner, no? It goes to show how much the company value their employees man. If they intend to ask me to go for their second round of interview, I will be so ready to turn them down. HA!

2010-02-24T15:30:00.001+08:00

"... 就是因为了解，所以你不用说什么我也知道你在想什么。就是因为了解，我的话才那么直接那么刺耳。也就是因为了解，朋友，我才那么希望总有一天你会找到真正属于你自己的幸福和快乐。"

2010-02-23T21:12:00.002+08:00

Another interview tml..

930am at comtech building..

for the post of treasury and market ops analyst in DBS..

really hope to get the job..

pray for me pple..

thks...

A reflection of yr 2009 resolutions

2010-02-19T11:45:00.007+08:00

This is a self reflection post regarding my yr 2009 resolutions..

1)Live to honour and glorify God by developing a closer relationship with God, and drawing people to Him at the same time as well (Resolution Achieved!)

I would say there is an improvement to it as compared to yr 2008 after all the crazy events that occured. The passing away of my dad, for instance, really taught me to honour, glorify and draw people to God despite the situation. Especially when my non-christian came to visit my dad's wake. That gave me a good chance to share to them about Christ.

2)Do well in my studies, and hopefully by the grace of God, i can graduate with a degree in distinction end of this year. (Resolution Achieved!)

Yay! All my hardwork is paid off in a well deserving manner! I am graduated and have been conferred with a bachelor degree of DISTINCTION. It wasn't easy with all the long nights mugging and zero social life during the peak period. But, I am glad I still made it through under God's provision. Thank God and to all those who had prayed. God bless ya all!

3)Complete a full marathon race within the timing set by standchart. (Resolution Achieved!)

I managed to complete last year's sundown marathon with a timing of 6 hrs 37mins. It's my maiden full marathon. Thank God for instilling in me the sheer mind power and physical endurance to finish up the race. The experience gained was really one of a kind. Hope i can continue improve my timing with the coming full marathon in may.

4)Start a relationship with a God fearing lady. :D (Resolution Not yet Achieved)

The picture above speaks for itself.. no hurries though.. full patience and total trust in God's perfect timing!

5)Start taking the driving basic test. (Resolution Achieved!)

I passed my basic and advance theory test already! Accomplished more than what i intended to.Amen! Hope to get my license befor next yr july though, so i don't have retake my advance theory again. =S

2010-02-11T14:05:00.000+08:00

Not seeing air will not stop me from breathing,
Not seeing God will not stop me from believing! :)

2010-02-10T16:30:00.004+08:00

"Grow old along with me,
The best is yet to be,
The last of life, for which the first was made:
Our times are in his hand
Who saith,
A whole I planned, Youth shows but half;
trust God: see all, nor be afraid.."

Say Hello for Me

2010-02-09T14:04:00.006+08:00

"Twinkle, twinkle, little star

How I wonder what you are.

Up above the world so high

Like a diamond in the sky

Twinkle, twinkle, little star

How I wonder what you are!"

-Say.Hello.for.Me

Japanese movies are always so strong in emotions and feelings; not forgetting sweet. I wonder if my life story can ever be like that.. After all we only lived once, so make it count man!

monday bluess

2010-02-08T16:44:00.005+08:00

Life has been pretty smooth for me nowadays. I have finally received my final result for WIL2, a DISTINCTION! With that, my complete final semester results are as shown below :

Inernational Monetary Finance, High Distinction (89)
Buyer Behaviour,Distiction (70)
Managing Change, Credit (68)
Work Interated Learning 2, Distinction (72)

This means I am eligible to be conferred with a degree of distinction with average gpa 3/4! Hooray!" Thank God 7x7x7 times!!! thank those who cared and prayed too. May God bless you all even more in return!! Bless to be Blessed!! heh..

Employment seeking wise, i just went for an interview with JCO last week. Said some stuff i should'nt, but nvm.. if i don't get shortlisted for the second round, it is God's will. At least the honesty of my job perference is not compromised. Seriously man, I don't want to end up in a job with good salary, but shitty job scope and working hours. ha! Lets hope i get more interviews, and eventually secure a job that i truely like soon!

Relationship wise. i suppose the bible verse, Psalm 37:4, speaks a great deal to me now..

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." :)

ippt

2010-02-02T19:56:00.002+08:00

i pAssedddddd.. haha.. thank God!

2010-02-02T11:33:00.002+08:00

Gonna take my IPPT at Khatib camp @5pm later.. hope i pass..

"God, could you put wings on my shoulder and legs..
..so i can jump far and run fast.. Amen!"

2010-01-31T21:32:00.000+08:00

J'ai besoin de temps avant que je puisse être normale vers you again .. s'il vous plaît me donner plus de temps et d'attendre patiemment jusqu'à ce que ce jour viendra, parce que je chéris l'amitié que nous partageons .. till s'il vous plaît prenez garde!

votre bien-aimé, blup blup.

2010-01-31T20:47:00.000+08:00

2010-01-30T21:42:00.003+08:00

I went to some business career fair with george and persis today. It was really an eye opener for me, because it is like my first time in a career fair that is so atas.. haha.. the venue is neither in school nor at any of the convention centres.. it is at marriott hotel man.. Down there, the big four firms and other major bank companies were exhibiting agressively on their career prospects with all the brochures and freebies ready to give away.. oh there were many distinguished guest down there too.. as i continue to look around for more distinguished guests, i saw someone damn familiar la.. Andrew Tan! hopping around talking to all the hr representatives he can find.. what a joke man! LOL.. he says hr personnels are the ones who decide whether or not to hire him, so it is important to make his presence unforgettable.. =X

2010-01-26T14:41:00.004+08:00

I could not better express myself than this song by don moen.
The lyrics truely speaks for my situation.. :)

2010-01-22T16:15:00.005+08:00

"I don't mind letting go actually..

To me, it is an act of love on my part..

As long as I can see you smile..

That alone, gives me the courage to move on .."

2010-01-20T15:13:00.002+08:00

"win or lose, doesn't matter..

what matters most is we are together...

yes, all of us.."

-dou niu yao bu yao

Love Mug

2010-01-08T11:24:00.004+08:00

Let me give you a big hug
And present you with a special mug
Filled with my love from a bottomless jug
To make you feel all warm and snug.

Cup of tea anyone?

Hero

2010-01-05T12:07:00.004+08:00

There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

It's a long road
When you face your world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt
Will disappear

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God, be my hero and that person's.

2010-01-04T00:43:00.005+08:00

~~maybe all this while, i am just a tool for you to make him feel jealous..~~

~~*ouch*~~

strong vs determination vs foolishness,

sometimes it is just too hard to distinguish what all these are exactly..

maybe i really deserve it for not respecting your decision, and the outcome is always so hurting. So this time round i am determined to really just let go and Let God be in control. I am going to be a little extreme.. pls don't blame me if you are reading this, because this roller coaster up and down thingy is seriously driving me crazy..

It's suffocating me like mad.. like the more i turn myself in, the more you would turn away from me. The more that guy turn away from you, the more you would turn in to him. Sounds like playing the mice and cheese game isn't it. I guess that is the cruelity of life. Absence do make one's heart grow fonder in a bad way. The more the guy puts you in an challenging dream(cheese bait) of being with him, the more you would want to pursue it..

.. if one fine day when you finally obtained the cheese, would you be truely feeling happy about it? if yes, I want to ask you where that feeling truely lies.. the realised desire to taste and enjoy the cheese, or just the fulfillment of a surface desire to own the cheese, as it seemed so difficult to get hold of it in the first place..

..For me, I would choose not to be part of a dream for you to chase after, but rather, i would want be part of your journey to conquer a seemingly impossible yet most beautiful dream hand in hand together with you.. I don't want you to enjoy just my presence, but also the many wonderful outcomes that come along with it..

till then..

I will still keep you in my daily prayers as a promise for watching your back..

take care and study hard!

yours faithfully,
teddy bear

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God, pls give me the strength to let go of all this,and seek your will rather than my own. Amen!

2009-12-28T11:45:00.003+08:00

Power To Persevere

READ: James 5:1-11

You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. —James 5:11 Professional golfer Paula Creamer had worked all year long to earn a berth in the 2008 ADT Championship, the year’s final tournament on the LPGA tour. When the event began, however, Creamer was suffering from peritonitis, a painful inflammation of the abdominal wall. Throughout the four days of the tournament, she was in constant pain and unable to eat. She even spent a night in the hospital because of the condition. Still, she persevered to the end and, amazingly, she finished third. Her determination earned her many new fans.

The challenges and crises of life can tax us to the very end of our strength, and in such times it is easy to want to give up. But James offers followers of Christ another perspective. He says that while life is a battle, it is also a blessing: “Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful” (James 5:11).

In Job’s example, we find encouragement and the power to persevere in life’s darkest hours—power rooted in God, who is compassionate and merciful. Even when life is painful and hard, we can persevere because God is there. His mercy endures forever (Ps. 136). — Bill Crowder

I searched with all my heart to know
If God was really there;
He graciously revealed Himself,
His mercy, love, and care. —Cetas

God provides the power we need to persevere!
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Amen! God is granting me the perseverance and strength to seek the beautiful rainbow behind all these..

2009-12-27T20:20:00.003+08:00

I want to be the sun in your heart! Always brightening up your day and lighting up the darkness around you under the provision and guidance of God..

2009-12-26T00:31:00.000+08:00

There Will Be A Day lyrics- Jeremy Camp

I try to hold on to this world with everything I have
But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that tries to grab
The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,
that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew

But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering

(Chorus)
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more
fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more,
we'll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we'll hold on to you always

I know the journey seems so long
You feel you’re walking on your own
But there has never been a step
Where you’ve walked out all alone

Troubled soul don’t lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that’s in store
Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting

But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering

(Chorus)

I can’t wait until that day where the very one I’ve lived for always will
wipe away the sorrow that I’ve faced
To touch the scars that rescued me from a life of shame and misery
this is why this is why I sing

There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more
fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more,
we'll see Jesus face to face

There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more
fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more,
we'll see Jesus face to face

There will be a day, he will wipe away the tears,
He will wipe away the tears,
He will wipe away the tears,
There will be a day.

tenth avenue north- by your side

2009-12-20T22:48:00.002+08:00

A song of comfort in times like this.. :)

The Meaning Behind Fishing...

2009-12-17T15:21:00.002+08:00

The Meaning Behind Fishing...

So how do you interpret the picture?

Be patient and your love will come.

Fishing for a heart.

The sea is board and wide, and your patient for waiting will be rewarded with the right mermaid.

I don't know which angle should I read the picture, but perhaps, I will go with a lonely soul waiting quietly for his love to swim back to him.

2009-12-16T00:08:00.001+08:00

when can i start being good enough for you..

2009-12-14T00:19:00.003+08:00

The most touching sentence I came across today,
"I am never giving up on you.."

2009-12-13T01:51:00.001+08:00

For what it takes, I would want to be your hero ...

2009-10-03T01:42:00.002+08:00

wow.. stunning video! love it!

2009-09-27T20:48:00.004+08:00

Hey jude, dont make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.

Hey jude, dont be afraid.
You were made to go out and get her.
The minute you let her under your skin,
Then you begin to make it better.
And anytime you feel the pain, hey jude, refrain,
Dont carry the world upon your shoulders.
For well you know that its a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder.

Hey jude, dont let me down.
You have found her, now go and get her.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.

So let it out and let it in, hey jude, begin,
Youre waiting for someone to perform with.
And dont you know that its just you, hey jude, you'll do,
The movement you need is on your shoulder.

Hey jude, dont make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her under your skin,
Then youll begin to make it
Better better better better better better,
oh.. Na na na na na ,na na na, hey jude...

jia you in your exam mugging yea!

2009-08-08T22:58:00.004+08:00

Food for thought..

Have you had enough of that recently?

building unity

2009-08-04T17:29:00.002+08:00

1 Corinthians 3:8 -17

Unity is a product of corporate need. We draw together when we sense our need for one another. In a society that hails individualism, personal rights, and personal independence, how do we build unity? How do we join together in recognition of our need for one another when the world around us promotes a rugged individualism?

In chapter three, Paul addresses the issue more directly, focusing from accomplishment that gratifies self to that which serves God. Paul reminds the believers in Corinth that the true issues are not what one can accumulate in this society, but what one can accomplish for God. Further, he addresses the issue that it is not so much the quantity of service that matters as the quality or purity of our service.

If the Corinthians were proud of being freed from slavery, Paul was preoccupied with serving Christ faithfully. If they were proud of which Christian leader they followed, Paul was concerned with remembering that he was nothing more than a laborer in God’s service. Deep down, those things the Corinthians deemed so important were non-existent issues from God’s perspective. They were focusing on self, when God wanted them to look beyond to selfless service.

When Paul wanted the believers to unite, he did not expect them to agree on all issues. He did not ask them to give up their identity. He asked them to set aside selfish desires for importance, prominence, and benefit in order to engage in joint service to God. He asked them to remember that they belonged to Christ Jesus and were not free to serve self as Lord.

Unity requires submission. It demands that we submit personal desires and goals to some higher ideal. Unity requires that all our efforts aim at fulfilling God’s will instead of our own. It requires that we agree on one direction, working side by side to accomplish one goal. It requires that self be placed in submission to God, that we might accomplish His purpose rather than our own.

Are we up to the challenge of uniting to accomplish God’s will?

2009-07-27T11:28:00.000+08:00

2009-07-13T13:29:00.000+08:00

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

Yesterday is a kid in the corner
Yesterday is dead and over

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

Don't close your eyes

2009-07-11T21:01:00.002+08:00

why am i always stucked in these kind of situations..

wrong time, right place..

or

right time, wrong place..

or

wrong time, wrong place..

just when i thought that things can't get any worse than that.

i got wrong time, wrong place n totally wrong people.

argh!

God of this city.

2009-07-08T19:15:00.002+08:00

You're the Light in this darkness
You're the Hope to the hopeless
You're the Peace to the restless

For greater things have yet to come~
And greater things are still to be done in this City~

2009-07-02T18:57:00.003+08:00

2009-07-01T16:18:00.002+08:00

oh my gosh.. with a blink of eyes again, school reopens again.. during lecture just now, i wasn't feeling the least bit prepared for it. hah. was day dreaming through out the 3 hrs.

i need my focus back!

Anyways, just found out from my friends that in order to marry a girl. Guys need to give their to be wife 3 rings. The proposal ring, enagement ring and then finally the wedding knot ring. If the to be wife is kind enough, the proposal ring n enagement ring can be the same. haha.

untitled

2009-06-18T14:33:00.003+08:00

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our dark that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people don't feel insecure around you.We are all meant to shine as children do. Its not just in some of us; its in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsiously give other people to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. Sir I just wanna say thank you . . . You saved my life." - Timo Cruz played by actor in the movie Coach Carter.

Strangely how a movie quote like this can answer some of the burning questions in my heart..
For those who haven't seen the movie yet. Please watch it. It is very meaningful show.

Exam Results

2009-06-17T00:35:00.004+08:00

Firstly, really*1000 want to thank God for my results. It is like another classic example how He showers his amazing grace abundantly on me again and again. The semester i just gone through is thought to be hardest in my course duration, and it is proven so by the fact that many people have received disappointing results, however yet, it is the best results i ever received. I got 1 high distinction and 3 distinctions. The 3 distinctions i got were really close shave, because all three are 70 marks on the dot, which is the beginning mark for a distinction grade. Being said, i now have 6 modules that are 70 on dot among the 12 modules i taken so far. That is like half of all the modules i took just nice hit the distinction grade. How lucky(gracious in christian context) can that be. Imagine if i had a mark lesser for each of these, my gpa would be much lower than the current one man.

Now, i am back on track again for my degree in distinction, and hopefully i can maintain it for one more semester, then i can officially be a degree in distinction student. heh. btw that is title given to student, who on average get at least a distinction for all the modules in the course. With that title, a student will be conferred a first class honours if he/she continues to do that extra one year for their honours. First class honours would be good, but i dont have that financial mean to accomplish it. So i guess i would be contented enough if i am blessed with a degree in distinction, as it is already somewhat a big achievement in my life.

Once again..
Thank God!
Amen!

Union problem in Aust

2009-06-05T10:31:00.003+08:00

Did my first marathon in life days ago. It was a good run and a good experience man. Perhaps it would even be better if we could all run pass that finishing line together. Abit idealistic, however i still think we could achieve it if we had train longer together before the marathon. The photograph capturing all of us at finishing line together would be awesomely cool man. Alright. Time to train for the next marathon. Standard Chartered Full Marathon 42.195km. Anyone interested ? I can work out a schdeule so that we can train together for it :)

Anyway while typing all this, i am still waiting for my last module exam result. Rmit released 3 of my exam results already, but they didnt release the last one due to a union problem facing australia right now. The education sector in victoria, which includes Rmit university, demands more fundings in their daily operations to breeze thru the current financial downturn. Like what the hell man, since when such affair affect us, students. Using student as a bait to get attention from the government. Its really lame la! When i think of it, i felt really blessed here in Singapore, as we never had such problem before. Just cant wait to get back all my results, so i can enjoy the rest of hols at ease.

Runners' Prayer

2009-05-30T14:53:00.003+08:00

Wow been donkey years since i blogged. Life is pretty much the same with its unpredictable ups and downs, but i have learned to handle it more effectively these days as compared to the past. Perhaps, i have really grown and become stronger.

Anyway in another ten hours time, i will be doing my first marathon of my lifetime, and i hope its not certainly gonna be the last one. Many more to come after that yea! i always been wondering how is it like to complete a full marathon. The process of training for it, running it and completing it. What exactly to expect from each of these different phases. i have read other people's marathon experience online, it all says the same; a great sense of achievement and lessons that can be used in other aspects of life. i think i already know what it means by that, but maybe what is lacking to that knowledge is the impact of going through the whole experience myself. Only then, i can live to tell tales of it to encourage and impact others, or motivate myself in this harsh reality marathon journey called life.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Accept our gratitude for the opportunity to participate in this contest and in the larger race of life. We accept with thankfulness the wholeness and well being which running contributes to our living. As running brings pleasure to our lives so may our efforts on this day bring pleasure to you, our Creator.

We give thanks for physical bodies wonderfully made. Help us to exercise good stewardship of the health, energy, and clarity of mind provided for our use. Bless our efforts in training to develop these gifts to their full potential.

Give us the strength to endure and the passion to persevere. Protect us from injury and illness. May we possess courage and character in adequate supply to meet the challenge before us.

Grant each of us the integrity to do our best in the quest to finish well. We can do no more and desire no less.

Thank you for the sense of community created by our common commitment to run. As we seek to realize personal goals help us to also celebrate the accomplishments of others. Grant that we may find joy not only in competition but also in the privilege of running together.

Remind us on this day and through all of life that we never run alone.

Amen.

poetic post

2009-02-15T00:20:00.003+08:00

There is a pleasure in the pathless woods;
There is a rapture on the lonely shore;
There is a society where none intrudes;
By deep seas, and music in its roar;
I love man not the less, but Nature more..

-Lord Byron

2009-01-20T19:31:00.001+08:00

vroom.. vroomm..

2009-01-18T19:31:00.003+08:00

so now what? sch got started two weeks ago, and i barely started my car engine.. haha so much for saying i want to do better than my previous sem.. at least my friend said some stuff that made me feel less guilty.. "it's ok that u haven't started the engine, because i have not even got into the car yet" - eric.. haha.. that's really really funny.. guessed everyone's engine would only start after the chinese new year holidays..

On a side not, i got myself two shirts from top man.. it's really different from what i would normally wear.. meaning no more those dark coloured polo tees.. haha.. well, i hope this would break my image a little, and creates that refresh look out of me.. ;)

new yr resolution

2009-01-04T21:09:00.003+08:00

After thinking it through for a few days what i want to acheive in the year 2009.. it has been finally concluded that i want to..

1)Live to honour and glorify God by developing a closer relationship with God, and drawing people to Him at the same time as well.

2)Do well in my studies, and hopefully by the grace of God, i can graduate with a degree in distinction end of this year.

3)Complete a full marathon race within the timing set by standchart.

4)Start a relationship with a God fearing lady. :D

5)Start taking the driving basic test.

Another brand new year has started.. full of new challenges and exciting possibities ahead.. I am gonna live everyday as if it was the last.. Cheers!

Christmas Eve

2008-12-26T13:06:00.005+08:00

I was working on the day of christmas eve..

Thinking that it is gonna be one of my worst christmas eve ever..

Missing out all the fun that is coming from my cell grp christmas party..

However.. things turned out otherwise.. way way beyond my expectation..

I was actually asked to be the soundman for New Life Community Church christmas party event held at marina mandarin hotel..

Had alot of fun, joy and laughters counting down to christmas with a bunch of brothers and sisters in christ whom i never knew before..

oh yess.. there was this really beautiful, glamourous and gracious looking ballerina in the skit..

She was dancing with a little ballerina girl beside her..

They seemed to be floating on stage with their every moves and leaps..

Somehow, that ballerina girl managed captured my attention without me knowing when..

When she smiles, it simply melt my heart..

How i wished i have the chance to get to know her..

Unfortunately, i don't..

But, i still want to thank God..

Thank God for showing me the existence of such a beautiful creation in my life..

This fills me with the hope of finding that perfect dream girl of my life..

what a twist of event.. haha..

Anyway, MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL!!~

jokes

2008-12-18T23:21:00.001+08:00

MAGIC OF SINGLISH!

A minute to destress :
Only WE understand this 'Singlish' language!

This is hilarious... even an Englishman could not construct sentences using numeric which is exclusive only to Malaysians and Singaporeans.
Ah Lek was asked to make a sentence using 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10.
Not only did he do it 1 to 10, he did it again from 10 back to 1. This is what he came up with ...
1 day I go 2 climb up a 3 outside a house to peep. But the couple saw me, so I panic and 4 down. The man rush out and wanted to 5 with me.
I run until I fall 6 and throw up. So I go into 7 eleven and grab some 8 to throw at him. Then I took a 9 and try to stab him. 10 God he run away.
So, I put the 9 back and pay for the 8 and left 7 eleven.

Next day, I call my boss and say I am 6. He said 5, tomorrow also no need to come back 4 work. He also asks me to climb a 3 and jump down.
I don't understand, I so nice 2 him but I don't know what he 1.

HAHA.. like that also can.. -.-!

2008-12-05T10:40:00.005+08:00

yup... after one month of waiting, i finally got back all my results yesterday. Thank God that i cleared all my modules, and i am going to welcome my next semester without any tapao modules. Although having said that, my results are quite disappointing actually, because i thought i could have scored so much better, and yet in reality the results are beyond the lowest threshold of my expectation. All thanks to a group project, which is obviousily marked according to likes of the teacher's interest. I have friends who done up a similar project format as us and got a high distinction, because their topic focus is on marketing, which is of cos a much more appealing topic than what my group is doing, finance. Again, it was the teachers who asked us to choose a topic relevant to us. A topic that is related to our major in the degree course, and they mark until so bias and subjective. what the crap man. i guess i just have to let it go of my expectation for now, because if i con't to hold on to it, i will only get more disappointed.. time to move on and see the bigger pictures of life..

My Sunday

2008-12-01T00:05:00.005+08:00

First day of RT was not as bad as i thought it would be, though it kind of reminded me of the times i was in tekong, where i was totally new to everything. There were so many briefing, and many adminstrative stuff to be done. Things are still the same as it was in the past; super rigid and procedural. Ground rules and processes have to be followed, if not u get punish.. haha.. i guess this is how SAF always work..

After RT, i headed down straight to suzie's 21st bdae celebration at hazel park condo function room. It was really gd. The ambience was right, the company was also right, and lastly the food was right-fully yummlicious picked. haha. I had a really pleasant time there.. Suzanne, if you reading this.. Happy 21st bdae to ya! Best wishes to you and may all your dreams, hopes and goals come true yea! God bless!!

On a side note, i suddenly have this feeling that i have been used all this while as a decoy. For the good or for the bad, i seriousily do not know, but the funny thing is that i am allowing it to happen when i should not.. well well.. it is time to wake up, be a man and do the right thing! Ganbatte Songlee! you can do it! yea!!

The words beside the picture are very meaningful and it speaks to me. I hope it does the same to all of you too! take care friends..

if the words are too small to see, you can click the picture to enlarge it. ;p

random post

2008-11-25T22:18:00.006+08:00

i can't wait to graduate.. i can't wait to start working.. i can't wait to earn my first full time job salary.. and most importantly, i can't wait for God's perfect timing on that matter to faster come.. well well.. all these will start to take place in approximately 11 more mths time.. To be even more precise, it's 8 more modules and 7 more exam papers to go.. haha..

Alot of you may asked why i want to start working so desperately, when the best phase of life for most people is during their schooling years. well, i live a life where money didnt come easily to me. My parents have to work very hard just to have their ends meet together. Hence through out my entire life, i didnt had much luxury doing what i really liked. I still remembered in sec 1 how i had to reject my friends whenever they asked me out for movie. I would always reply them by saying," oh sorry, i am busy that day. you guys have fun and enjoy without me yea" when in actual fact, i really would love to join them, but i couldnt because i will be so broke after that.. haha because of that, i began to understand why some people think that the world is unfair.

Even for now.. i have yet to fulfill my wish of moseying around the world.. being exposed to the different cultures, histories and environments in the world is just so cool to the max la.. people of my age, who has similar dream, have started their journey since like.. donkey years ago? These people already have been travelling at a tender young age, because their parents would always bring them for overseas holiday whenever it's their school term break.

Of cos, money is not the route to true happiness, but all these years.. money has been a irritating obstacle, which never failed to restrict what i really wanted in life. So now, i can't wait to graduate quickly to get rid of this obstacle. argh! Gonna earn as much money as possible, and hopfully by doing so, i could do what i always longed for.

2008-11-24T11:44:00.003+08:00

I guess i really have to learn how to control my emotions.. argh it's forbidden!! yes time to distance away from it before the situation becomes irreversible..

simple dinner and supper with friends

2008-11-23T00:56:00.003+08:00

*phew* i just came back home from a simple dinner with darryl and jacob. We gobbled down 2 plates of carrot cakes, 3 bowls of ba chor mee and finally 2 bowls of mango pomelo dessert altogether.. Nothing fascinating actually, but i guessed it was the company that made the difference. haha. We talked about many things.. How we worked and suffered together during our part time job in ritz cartlon and of cause, our unforgettable army life.. Somehow i feel that we will never grow tired of talking about such stuff. Everytime we do so, it still has the same effect of bringing laughters and even the nostagia feel amidst the conversation. It was really a pleasant night spent with you guys. thanks man! Looking forward to more of such gathering soon yea.. haha..

Finally freedom!

2008-11-07T10:44:00.003+08:00

whoaa.. my 4th semester in rmit has finally ended with effect on wed, 5/11. The exam period this time round was really horrifying. i seriousily do not how i managed to cope it other than thinking that it is God's grace that has been sustaining me through out. My dad got send to the hospital via ambulance just before my 1st paper. I fell really ill just before my second paper, and in the midst of my 3rd paper, i was coughing as though i was gonna faint in the examination hall. Despite all this, God is still good.. He addde strength unto me, and even gave me friends who encourage by reminding me that there is no problem bigger than God. As long as we trust and are willing to commit, there will be a miracle. In my case, its really a miracle man. Now, I really hope to get results that glorifies and honours Him.

:)

Btw have you guys read the book, "The five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. It is the international bestseller book that reveals how different people express love in different ways. There are mainly 1) Quality time 2)Words of affirmation 3)Gifts 4)Acts of service 5)Physical touch. It basically tell us that by knowing all these, we
could express our love to another person in a much more effective manner; in a way that means volume to them.

I happened to take the "which love language are you" quiz on facebook.. here is what it says of me.. haha..

You are a person of gifts. This means you are most touched when people give you a gift, because it means they were thinking of you when they bought, created or found what they give you. You see life as a gift, and it's things in it!. Gifts and giving is your emotional tool and you will therefore also use this to connect to other people. Gifts are a great way of communicating, but when someone else you love doesn't necessarily talk the way you do, it doesn't mean they don't love you. What would be their primary love language?

The downside of giving gifts without talking or doing things for someone else, may come across as a quick fix to escape building a further relationship. Try to put in some effort by finding out what the other person's language is, too. A good conversation or spending time with them can be a gift to them, more precious than box of chocolate!

One last point to mention is that God also communicates in your love language. He uses gifts, too. He says in the Bible that He loves you, that you are the apple of His eye, and that He wants you to come to Him and talk to Him. He loves you and gave Jesus (God Himself in human form) to bridge the gap caused by the fall of sin through which we cannot fully obey the law He gave us. He made the solution through Jesus, and when accepting Him, you'll accept God Himself, Who loves you, and wants to communicate with you. Jesus is the greatest Gift, Who gives salvation FREELY to whoever accepts Him. Praise God!

hmm pros and cons..

So whats your love language?

random post

2008-10-11T12:06:00.013+08:00

Wow with a wrink of the eyes, it is alr oct. All my projects are completed, and i am now only left with the last hurdle, exams! 3 papers altogther. The exam dates are quite close to one another. Leadership on 31st oct, Investment on 3rd nov and Organisational theory on 5th nov. So, studying break is really hardcore studying for me, because the gap intervals will not be sufficient for me cover the substantial load tt i need to know. No time to waste at all. I really really hope i can con't to do well again this sem. All the very best to myself! ;p

I thought this was quite meaningful. How often we yearn for someone to come up to us to say, “It’s alright, I still believe in you.” And what better way to say that than with a big warm fuzzy hug? I actually do think that touch is one of the most communicative ways of showing and expressing love. I don’t mean therefore we should go around touching each other lah. That amounts to molestation! But a healthy pat on the back or an assuring wrap around the shoulder definitely goes a long way to say, “I understand.” or “I’m here for you.” or “You’re doing well, I’m proud of you.”

Do that when u guys see me the next time alright.. haha.. tt will surely brighten up my day!:D

personality test

2008-09-19T23:48:00.004+08:00

Thank God! i got back one of my project result. i got a distinction for it.. phew.. my hardwork finally paid off for it. 2 more projects to go and i will be free. *persevere* anyway, i did some personality test taken from my friends blog.. haha.. it described many nice things about me.. dont how true is it.. oh well.. u guys help me to judge.. haha *wrinkz*

Your view on yourself:
You are intelligent, honest and sweet. You are friendly to everybody and don't like conflict. Because you're so cheerful and fun people are naturally attracted to you and like to talk to you.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.

The seriousness of your love:
You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.

Your views on education:
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.

The right job for you:
You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

How do you view success:
You are confident that you will be successful in your chosen career and nothing will stop you from trying.

What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.

Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

If you guys are bored like me, you can try out this personality test using the link below. :)
http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx

build..dream..believe..love..sing

2008-09-05T02:32:00.001+08:00

You can spend your whole life building'
Somethin' from nothin'
One storm can come and blow it all away
Build it anyway..

You can chase a dream
That seems so out of reach
And you know it might not ever come your way
Dream it anyway..

God is great, but sometimes life ain't good
When I pray it doesn't always turn out like I think it should
But I do it anywayI do it anyway
This world's gone crazy and it's hard to believe
That tomorrow will be better than today
Believe it anyway..

You can love someone with all your heart
For all the right reasons
And in a moment they can choose to walk away
Love 'em anyway..

You can pour your soul out singin'
A song you believe in
That tomorrow they'll forget you ever sang
Sing it anyway..

Yeah sing it anyway
I sing..
I dream..
I love anyway..

pressing on

2008-08-25T16:19:00.004+08:00

Totally got sucked into the mad rush of projects and tests. I can't wait for it to be all over soon.. i have either a project due or test each week all the way until september end. One project and two tests down, and i am left with four projects and 1test to go. After that, it will be my study break and then the last hurdle, exams. The only thing that is motivating me now is the yr end holidays. I am going to catch some breather by indulging in all the nice korean dramas, which my friend has been asking me to watch. Year End HOLIDAYSSSS FASTER COMEE!!

When the running gets tough, the tough gets running away, because Jesus loves me!

bamboo and the fern

2008-08-07T11:48:00.003+08:00

Don’t give up…..
One day I decided to quit…
I quit my job, my relationship,
my spirituality.
I wanted to quit my life.

I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
God, I asked, Can you give me one good reason not to quit?
His answer surprised me.

Look around, He said.
Do you see the fern and the bamboo?
Yes,I replied.
When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds,
I took very good care of them.
I gave them light.

I gave them water.
The fern quickly grew from the earth.
Its brilliant green covered the floor.
Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed.
But I did not quit on the bamboo.

In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.
And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on
the bamboo. He said.
In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.

But I would not quit.
In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed.
I would not quit. He said.

Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.
Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant.
But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.

It had spent the five years growing roots.
Those roots made it strong and
gave it what it needed to survive.

I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.

He asked me. Did you know, my child, that all this time you have
been struggling, you have actually been growing roots.

I would not quit on the bamboo.
I will never quit on you.’
Don’t compare yourself to others.

He said.
The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern.
Yet they both make the forest beautiful.

Your time will come, God said to me.
You will rise high.
How high should I rise?’
I asked.
How high will the bamboo rise? He asked in return.
As high as it can? I questioned.
Yes. He said, Give me glory by rising as high as you can.
I left the forest and brought back this story.

I hope these words can help you see that
God will never give up on you.

Never, Never, Never Give up.

He gave the bamboo what it needed to survive(roots) just like in the
same way He gave us what we needed to survive(Christ).

For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.
Don’t tell the Lord how big the problem is,
tell the problem how Great the Lord is!

God bless all of you,
John

YF message 06/08/08

2008-07-17T11:22:00.004+08:00

3 more weeks to my first project due date, and i am barely 5% through only. I really need more motivation and discipline to do my project man. i guess i am still in the holiday mood. No mood to anything other than slacking my life away in facebook and youtube. arghh. John needs a *wake up call* badly. Enough of rantings. i better get back to my proj now.

Oh.. before that.. Here is something to brighten up your day. :)

"May I know your name?.."
"Batman..."

"May I know your name?"
"My name is Bat-man..."

"Trying to be funny?!. What is your surname?.."
"Supar-man..."

"I want to speak with your manager..."

school reopens

2008-07-08T11:54:00.005+08:00

Finally, i have a day off from school today. School started last week, and i have been smacked on the face with two projects' deadline already. One is in the first week of aug, and the other one is in the last week of aug. One is 2000 words, and the other is 3,000 words. The bad thing is that these two projects are from the same module, which means other modules' project have not been revealed yet. i am preparing for the worst man. I forsee mad rush of multiple project waves charging from afar. This semester is gonna be a hectic one, no doubt. Si Bai Siao Liao!

i guess everyone only gets busier in life as they grow older. It all boils down to something, whether you enjoy what you are doing. For that matter, i have made a decision. :)

2008-06-25T00:48:00.012+08:00

Incompatible, it don't matter though

Cause someone's bound to hear my cry
Speak out if you do

You're not easy to find

Is it possible, if Ms. Loveable

Is already in my life?

Right in front of me

Or maybe you're in disguise

Here we are again, circles never end

How do I find the perfect fit

There's enough for everyone

But I'm still waiting in line

Most relationships seem so transitory
They're all good but not the permanent one

Who doesn't long for someone to hold

Who knows how to love you without being told

Somebody tell me why I'm on my own

If there's a soulmate for everyone..

**************************************************
Something. You know, anything. It just has to happen.

Because I can't keep living like this.

endorphin fix

2008-06-19T16:05:00.005+08:00

Have you all ever wondered why people could get so high after munching down bars of chocolates into their stomach. According to reader digest's website article on endorphin fix. It says that chocolate is believed to boost serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain, which have an uplifting effect. The so-called 'chocolate high' is due in part to the substance phenylethylamine (PEA), which occurs naturally in the brain and is allegedly released at times of emotional arousal. Hence the traditional lover's gift of a box of chocolates, and the craving for chocolate that some people report when they feel depressed. Chocolate also contains the stimulants theobromine and caffeine, which increase alertness. However, it has a drawback and that is its high in calories and fats content, which most women are fearful of.

The resolution to that is exercise, as researchers found out that doing exercise like running produces the same endorphin effect as eating chocolates. It also strengthens lung's muscles that in return improves breathing and the overall blood circulation in the body. It is nothing wrong to eat chocolates so to feel good, but make sure you exercise more. heh. This way you would not only feel good and but look good too!

wallet!

2008-06-11T12:48:00.005+08:00

arghhh i feel like screamingg.. the most stupid thing happened to me ydae.. how could such stuff ever happened.. indeed the word "assumption" stir a diaster out of me. sigh. forget it. i will treat it as a lesson learned. i will be more cautious next time.

On a lighter note, i bought a wallet from takashimaya not long ago. Initially the wallet cost $69.90, but it was on a 70% discount so it only cost $20.90. All the thanks to the Great Singapore Sales. heh. But, that was not all about it. Since the wallet was from taka, i utilised the $20 taka vouchures i got from Moses and Cynthia's wedding to pay for it, which means the wallet only cost me $0.90. It is even cheaper than taiwan and china man! Shiok!

This is really really cool video. i couldnt have said it better for myself. Hope makes the world go round! Not forgetting about Love and Faith too. Enjoy! ;p

tree top walk

2008-06-08T22:07:00.002+08:00

i went for the macritchie reservoir tree top walk activity organised by church today. haha. i can say that the walk was quite fun la. i was crapping with benji, clement and jingyi most of the time. i guess if werent for them, it would definitely not be as fun. We took some crazy and wild photos during the walk. Hoping to see those photos through facebook or something. *crossing fingers* It's an once in a lifetime memory man. haha.

i supposed i needa be more calm and composed when comes to expressing myself. There isnt a need to rush it off. i gonna keep reminding myself that.. :)

thank God for the results

2008-06-05T10:29:00.003+08:00

Bao qi, Krystin and i had been praying for each other since the start of exams. Some papers were easy and some not so. However, we placed our trust in God and did our very best till the end. Yesterday, God had shown us the fruit of our faithfulness and hardwork. The three of us passed everything without any repeats, which we were quite skeptical about in the first place.

I got 1 High Distinction, 2 Distinctions and 1 Credit. I thought i was going to do badly for two of my modules but i ended getting a distinction n a credit for it. What a miracle. Really x10000000 want to praise God to max!

Indeed, "Seek ye Kingdom first" and God will give everything we need and even the things that we don't really need, but glad to have.

Million of Thanks to those who cared and prayed! May God bless you richly like how He has done so for me. :)

random post

2008-05-30T18:19:00.010+08:00

I was randomly listening to music on youtube in the afternoon, and i came across this song that i really really like. It has been long since i got hooked up to a song. This song has a really nice melody and lyrics throughout man, and it kinda also reflect and describe my personality. Somewhat a cheery, happy and relaxing song to listen to because it makes you so after listening it. haha. enjoy peeps!

P/S: VANHOUTEN MILK COATED HAZEL NUT CHOCOLATES ROCKS!Am totally addicted to it!!

Official Jason Mraz - I'm Yours video

2008-05-28T23:26:00.002+08:00

i guess everyone needs a little push here and there to run this race called life. It is important to acknowledge and keep encouraging people around you who have contributed so much of their time just to make our lives better. Cheers to all the unsung heroes in this world. you know who you are. God blessed ones..

shooting stars

2008-05-24T23:41:00.004+08:00

I just came back home from tpy pasar malam. it was nth spectacular as compared to the foodfair in expo. Because, foodfair you get eat reallie good food and some of which were for free. Foodfair rocks man. i may go there again soon since my workplace is there also. Before going to pasar malam, i brought church peeps to the hidden power pac food cafe in tpy. Imagine a cafe that sells higher standard food than cafe cartel but at a much cheaper price. Super wu hua man! Matthew and Jacob both liked that place at first sight.. or rather.. at first bite of the food they ordered. haha. Both commented that the food is "wicked sick".. The cafe is quite hidden among the hdb flats but surprisingly it has quite a substantial crowd patronising it. i think the next yf outing can be held there. heh. Tim's cafe here we go!

On the way to pasar malam after tim's cafe, i saw somewhat a buring object in the middle of the sky. It was diving down diagonally at a rapid speed and it disappeared shortly after. i was wondering if it was a shooting star that i managed to catch a glimpse of. If it is then, it is reallie cool. Because, i have never seen a real shooting star before. Usually, i only get to see it in the movie. Haha, there is a tradtional saying that if u see a shooting star, you must faster make the most desirable wish that you have, as the chances of it happening is very high. i don't know if i should believe in that, but i made one anyway. Hope it comes true someday! :)

Wait.. if it ever come true, wouldnt my life be like a movie show? haha.. COOL!! It better come true man. i want to win the oscars and golden horse award!! LOL..

ya.. ya.. enough of crapping.. byee world..

Love

2008-05-18T21:37:00.004+08:00

Have been working as an invigilator for uol exams lately. i would say it's a really fun experience. you get to meet new and old friends down there. Toliet duty is the slackest ingivilating duties ever, because u get to sit down n talk to ur partner throughout, whereas invigilating in a exam hall, u cannot sit and talk at all. i hope i get to do more toliet duty next time man. haha

Sentosa outing was okay.. Thank God for the weather and the people. In total 25 pple went, and the weather that day was reallie gd for suntanning. I think most of us even got sunburnt in the end. Well, i hope everyone enjoyed themselves.. kim gary restaurant sells reallie nice food..

The phrase "do what you have to do because it is right" from the movie iwo jima triggers me and i kinda agreed with it, because nobody understands yourself better than you do. Everyone seemed to be judging things from their own perspectives and most often than not giving you their very bias opinion. Only when they are placed in your shoes, can they understand your intentions. Sometimes the most ideal thing to do may not be ideal at all in a given circumstance.

Giving love and support is the way to go man!

what a mth

2008-05-15T10:46:00.002+08:00

what a mth of april and may.. so many things happened during these two mths for me. i studied like crazy for my exams, and in the midst of exam my dad got admitted in the hospital. furthermore, my last paper was reallie sucky. its a 50-50 paper tt i will pass. i really hope to pass it, if not i have pay another 1300 for the module tt i am retaking... so plsss God.. let me scrape thru all the modules..by faith thks.. Also my dad is in the hospital currently.. the docs did a check up on him and found out that there is a lump in his big intestine.. they are gonna check him again today, and hopefully the lump is nth serious. Pastor has been visiting my dad and praying for him. Hopefully, my dad is able sense all the love that God showered on him through the pastor and family members and be touched, so that he is able to humble down himself to believe in Christ. yep.. am hoping for the better. When all things fail, God is there to make a way out for us. Life is like a vicious cycle.. every yr ard this period, i would face sth jeepbbaboom in life and overcome it by dec.. women have their time of the mth.. i have my time of the yr. haha.. alright.. enough of crapping.. gtg.. cya all!

fireworks

2008-03-08T12:07:00.013+08:00

Last sunday night, all of us got high after dinner, so I suggested something i always wanted to try out, that is to form words using fire sparkles. haha. it wasn't really successful, because my hp camera lense shutter speed was not slow enough to capture the full motion of the letters. i need a professional camera to do that, because professional camera has a function to adjust the shutter speed of its lense. Never mind, i will try again next time, hopefully with a professional camera. if this can be perfected, maybe.. maybe.. i will use this idea to propose in future.. haha..

well..well.. nonetheless, all of us had lotsa fun..

Figure 8?? haha
Jolene & Ling hui
Ooo .. Clement..221. Drawing an Elephant.
Photo hunt??
Spark-ling

Letter C.
O..I..C..
Jacob & Shaun.
Inverted C?
Butterfly..

Letter M..
UM...
NEO PRINT FRAME.Pixel dust..
Heart Shape.