Rainbow Connection...

Crazy October

2008-10-16T14:12:00.003+08:00

Its 52 more days to Church Camp!! Woo Hoo!! All the planning and calling and meeting will be over in 52 more days. I've been sitting on it for quite a while. Was too caught up and stress up with work and preparation to lead Bible Studies and service.
Things are gonna be quite unpredictable there. Really pray that there won't be any serious cases.

I'm 23 yrs and 5 days old today! Cut a total of 4 cakes this year.. Thank you to all who took the time and effort to prepare the surprises and gifts and cards and cakes!

Yesterday during BS, we broke our record again! only 3 people this time. Me, Ben and Jasmine. Don't know what happened to the rest. No one called to say that they won't be coming or anything.

15 more days to my practical test!! Woo HOO!! Hope no crazy drivers will be on the road during my test. Pray that my engine won't stall!! Haha.. Driving License! Here I come!!

90km/h

2008-09-26T00:52:00.002+08:00

Had my 17th driving lesson today. I've already completed all the circuit courses and stuffs. So my instructor says that today we will just drive to Changi Point and drive at fast speed. Haha.. Fast speed meaning within the speed limit. DUH!

First time I drove out of the test route area. On the straight roads of Changi Point, I was tempted to just go beyond the limit. The limit given by my instructor of course. Haha.. So I just press on the accelerator and went all the way to 90.

I nearly couldn't take my practical test before even failing the test. I was driving at about 70 on gear 4. I was on the 2nd arrow of the junction and suddenly the light turned amber. I was too close to the light to stop, so I just accelerated without checking if there is any speed cam. Phew! Thank God there isn't any! If not I will be fined $200 and my instructor $100 for dashing thru red light. Now just the fine, I will not be able to sit for any driving test for the next 1 year! Then all my effort will be gone.

On leave tmr.. But don't know why I am feeling rather moody now. Tot i was just hungry, so went to cook myself a packet of instant noodle. But after eating, the moody feeling is still there. Haiz.. No idea what's wrong with me.. =(

2008-09-23T00:19:00.003+08:00

Still waiting...

Just waiting...

Waiting & waiting...

Ryan Cabreba - True

2008-09-23T00:18:00.000+08:00

I won't talk
I won't breathe
I won't move till you finally see
that you belong with me

you might think
I don't look
but deep inside in the corner of my mind
I'm attatched to you
mmmm

I'm weak
it's true
cause I'm afraid to know the answer
do you want me too?
cause my heart keeps falling faster

[chorus]
I've waited all my life to cross this line
to the only thing thats true
so I will not hide
i'ts time to try anything to be with you
all my life I've waited
this is true

you don't know
what you do
everytime you walk into the room
I'm afraid to move

I'm weak
it's true
I'm just scared to know the ending
do you see me too?
do you even know you meant me!

[Chorus]
I've waited all my life to cross this line
to the only thing thats true
so I will not hide
its time to try anything to be with you
all my life I've waited
this is true

I know when I go
I'll be on my way to you
the way that's true

[chorus]
I've waited all my life to cross this line
to the only thing thats true
so I will not hide
its time to try anything to be with you
all my life I've waited
this is true

REDISTAR - The station that plays your music

2008-09-10T11:44:00.004+08:00

RediStar is the 1 and only music station that plays local music. Local music will be play 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! This will be the only platform for local talents to have your work heard. Please support us by spreading the news around. You can check us out at www.redistar.com.sg!! Thanks!

I'm BACK!!

2008-09-07T22:05:00.003+08:00

Kinda lost my mood to blog lately. Many things had happened. Well, just forget about the rest. Workload at work increase quite a lot lately. With my Mid Autumn Festive Lunch coming, need to settle many things. Church Camp is also coming. Time to get things started. Its really not easy to run the camp. In between, there will be a 1 Day tour to Johor.

Went to Ikea with Keith today. Have the idea to want to re-decorate my room. Get some new furniture. Maybe a couch, bookshelf, a painting, a new TV!! and a DVD player.. Will see how things go.. Almost bought 2 boxes and some aromatic candles, but due to the long queue and the cashier, I've put everything back. Will be back to Ikea soon.. WAIT FOR ME IKEA!!

2D 1N Malacca Escape Trip

2008-08-04T12:21:00.005+08:00

Went to Malacca over the weekend for a Escape Trip with Andrew, Keith and Benjamin. We met up at the coffeeshop diagonally opposite church for breakfast, then 4 man squeezed into Andrew's car as we head towards Malacca. The trip up was with nice scenery, good jokes, great conversation.

1 funny incident happened when we just passed the Johor gantry. A police man stopped our car and asked for Andrew's driving license, addressed him as "Mr Leong". Out of nowhere, he told us that we are stopped for speeding at a speed of 123km/h, while the speed we are travelling at is 110km/h. In the end the police just mumbled a few words which we don't understand and allowed us to drive off.

Upon reaching the hotel safely, we checked in and went out for lunch.. The hotel receptionist was very warm and friendly.. When she asked me for my credit card, but I passed her my debit instead. She just needs to verify my bank account. When she found out that its not a credit card, she "tsk!!" me for more than 2 times. Then when she needs to cal l the bank to cancel the transaction, she kept using her pen to poke my card when she was reading the card number. Haha.. Some people will say that I am very grumpy, but that isn't how a hotel receptionist should behave..

Anyway, we had lunch at a chicken rice stall, where they serve chicken rice ball.. At first I thought that was the authentic stall, who knows when we walk around, I saw many other chicken rice ball stall or restaurant. After lunch, we started our journey. We began to walk around Malacca Town. Within 1 day, we covered almost the whole of Malacca. Whenever we see good food, we just walk into the shop without much considering. We had popiah, chendol, rojak, fried oyster egg.. We had our dinner and next day lunch at this nonya restaurant. They really serve authentic and yummy. Think I'll bring the campers for dinner there too.. Haha.. End of the month will lead the Church Camp Committee down for recce trip again!! Here are some photos that were taken.

Types of Apple

2008-08-01T15:37:00.004+08:00

Was having lunch today and something caught my attention. Its a cardboard box that is use to contain apples. The different types of apples printed on the box caught my attention. I didn't know that there are so many different types of market available in the market. I always taught there are only Fuji apples or Gala apples which are shiny and glossy. There are also:

Jonathan. These dark to bright red apples used to be a baker’s staple because of their juicy tart flavor. They have been showing up more infrequently on supermarket shelves.

Winesap. Again, another kitchen staple of bygone years, this tart, winey red apple was great for cooking, but not a choice for baking. It also is harder to find in some regions of the country.

Rome. This apple has come to replace the Jonathan and Winesap as a great all-purpose baking and cooking apple. But, this apple is beginning to be difficult to find.

Red Delicious. This apple is a standard in most American households. It is thought to have originated as a chance seeding on a farm in Peru, Iowa, and was originally called Hawkeye when it was introduced to the public in 1874. It is bright red, crunchy, with a mildly sweet flavor. It can be used in salads and for snacking, and is available all year long.

Golden Delicious. Originating in Clay County, West Virginia in 1914, the Golden Delicious apple was most likely another chance seedling from Golden Reinette and Grimes Golden strains. This apple is the workhorse of the apple family. Mellow and sweet, these apples are great for everything: eating out of hand, salads, pies, sauce, and baking. Golden Delicious are also available year round, but also freeze well.

Granny Smith. Originating in Australia in 1868, this apple is said to have been cultivated by a grandmother named Maria Ann Smith, who created the variety from French crab apples. These big, bright green, extremely tart apples are versatile fruits that are great for pies, salad, sauce, baking, freezing, and sauteeing. They are available year round.

Braeburn. Discovered in New Zealand as another chance seedling from Lady Hamilton and Granny Smith strains, this apple was first introduced in 1952. It’s color ranges from orange to red, against a yellow background. Sweet, juicy, and crisp, Braeburns are very firm and used for snaking, baking, pies, and sauce. They are also good to freeze. These apples are available from the fall through mid summer.

Fuji. These apples originated in Japan as a cross of Red Delicious and Ralls Janet. They were first introduced in 1962 and are now grown in the US. In fact, America produces more Fuji apples than Japan does each year. These big, extra-sweet apples hold their texture during baking and make a lovely presentation in Baked Apples. They are good for salads, pies, and cooked apples where you want to keep the apple slices firm. These apples also freeze well and are available from October to August.

Gala. This apple hit the market in 1965. Like the Braeburn, it is from New Zealand, and is a cross of Cox’s Orange Pippin and Golden Delicious. Galas have pinkish-orange stipes over a yellow background. They smell wonderful and have a sweet flavor, and are great for snaking and salads. These apples are available September to May.

Jonagold. This new variety, first introduced in 1968, is a cross of Golden Delicious and Jonathon. It was developed by apple breeders in New York. Orange-tinted, this apple is tangy-sweet and is excellent for eating out of the hand, cooking, pies, baking, and freezing. It is available September through April.

Pink Lady. Another cross from Australia, this apple blends Golden Delicious and Lady Williams strains, producing a firm, tangy-tart, yet sweet apple. Pink Lady apples are great for everything. Bearing a pink blush, these apples are available November to August.

Cameo. This is one of the newest apples that you will find readily in your grocer’s fruit section. Introduced in 1987, it is a chance seedling found in Washington State. It is a sweet, zingy tart apple that is a long-keeper. Holding its texture, it is a great all-purpose apple that freezes well. Known for the white spots on its skin, the Cameo apple is available October to August.

Other than all these, there is also an apple called McIntosh Apple. Haha. Its not the Mac Apple that sells Ipod or Mac Book. But there is really such an apple. There are still many other applesavailable. Wonder if I will ever get a chance to try all the different apples. Haha...

Final Stage to clear

2008-07-31T19:52:00.003+08:00

WOO HOO!! All my worry and stress is finally over.. Its not failing that worries me. But its the long waiting for the retest if I fail that stresses me. Having to wait for another 3 - 4 months is just time wasting.. Cleared the Basic and Final Theory Test with 1 try.. Now its just left with the practical test. Hope that I can clear it with 1 attempt too..

This week's BS is very challenging. I'm remind that God is patient and gracious.. No matter how many times Moses rejected God when God ask him to go to the Israelites, God did not flare up with him. But this doesn't mean that we can negotiate with God. We're never in the position to negotiate with God. We were once sinners, God's enemies. But its the death of Jesus, that we can now be right with God and be included in the kingdom that is to come.

I was also reminded that it is never how good we are. Not the good things that we have done. Not how skillful we are. It is also not how unworthy we are, how lousy we are. But ultimately, its who God is. God is the ultimate, He is the Alpha and the Omega. In Exodus 3, when Moses rejected God by asking what should he say if the Israelites ask for God's name. God answered Moses, "I AM who I AM. God is unchanging. He is who He is.. He is the same God of OT and NT. He will always be faithful..

Record Breaking Day

2008-07-29T23:44:00.004+08:00

Suppose to go for the Don Carson talk today. But don't know why, I just didn't feel like going. Met up with Dom and Andrew for the regular Tuesday bowling instead. The first game was the best. Broke my all time highest of 181 pinfall. Manage to get my 8th turkey and highest record of 183 pinfall.

Super busy with work lately.. Need to prepare for the upcoming Mid Autumn Festival Lunch.. Need to rehearse for my role in the show.. Need to look for more sponsors, best if mooncake.. Need to clear the control room to turn it into an office.. Need to plan for launching of new local station.. Need to cover more workload.. Need to prepare for church camp.. Need to study for Final Theory Test.. Need to repair the faulty computer at home..

I was pretty sian at work today. So I took the air freshener and drew graffiti on the carpet.. Used it to spray my company name in mandarin.. Haha..

3/4 more to go

2008-07-28T23:41:00.008+08:00

Had my 6th driving lesson today.. Did the same as lesson 5. The instructor just let me drive by myself.. Today's lesson was rather fun. There was this part where I was on a long stretch of road. Ahead was car with L plate too.. A Subaru.. Mine was just a Nissan Sunny. But the Subaru was much slower than me. So I "Kay Kiang", when to signal right, speed up and overtook him. Haha.. I the end I got scolded by my instructor.

This Thursday is my final theory test. Haven't really study yet. Jia lat.. I don't wanna fail. I'm a private student. If I fail, the next test date will be months later...

Below are just some random photos from a table mat. It was a free gift from Kellogg's. OH YA! There is also cute Jaja. Eugene was feeding him in the cry room while the 2nd service is on..

Is there a cereal with a Sun?
(let me know if you know what cereal it is)

Dig Em'

Cornflakes

Frosties

Coco Pops

Froot Loops

Rice Krispies - Snap

Rice Krispies - Crackle

Rice Krispies - Pop

Kellogg's Family

searching.. waiting.. but for what?

2008-07-22T22:57:00.005+08:00

Almost delete my blog yesterday. Somehow just lost the interest of blogging. Many things to blog about, just didn't have the motivation to do so.. Kind of low lately.. Almost booked ticket to runaway to Tioman or any beach resort to spend the weekend alone. I feel that there is something I'm searching for, something that I'm waiting for.. But I just can't tell what it is.. Maybe I am waiting for the Mid-Autumn Festival Lunch that I am planning to be over? Or maybe I am waiting for Church Camp to be over.. I don't know.. All I can do is wait..

------------------------------------------

Last Thursday, I took leave to go to Ubin with Tua Tior, Bea, James, Justin and Charissa. We went there to look for durians.. Haha.. Set off at about 9am. Had breakfast @ Changi Village. We went there not knowing what to expect. Where to find the durians.. I just blindly went into the vegetation, waited.. and suddenly, 1 durian fell from the tree. I manage to see where it fell. Quickly ran there to collect my prize. After the 1st durian, the 2nd, 3rd and many more came much easier. But still need to go into the vegetations and feed mosquitoes. Found 12 durians in the end.

------------------------------------------

Finally manage to pass the clothes I bought for Elliot and Sharona to them. Andrew went to Perth, so I asked him to help me bring them over. When Andrew past them their clothes, he asked Elliot if he has anything for Kor Kor Richmond. He quickly ran to take a photo that he took with his teacher and wrote his name behind. Elliot is sooo cute! Andrew says that he is still about the same height but talks a lot now. Can't wait to see him!

------------------------------------------

Today we had our regular Tuesday bowling again. Today was just me, Andrew, Dom and Dot. I bowled 7 games today again. Played 7 games last week too. Now my poor fingers are hurting. Broke my personal record today!! Manage to get 2 turkey throughout the games.. Highest score was 173! Yipee!!

F.I.R Press Conference

2008-07-07T23:16:00.008+08:00

Finally!! The relaunch of Rediffusion is over.. 3 days of Roadshow. Everyday 11 hours of working, standing, explaining, packing.. All these are over.. I was so tired, that everyday after work, I just doze off straight away when I reach home.. I didn't even shower.. Haha.. Thankful for the brothers who came down to support me..

Met up with Keith after work today.. Finally tied down the loose end of church camp. Camp committee is finally formed and confirmed. Just 6 people all together.. Looking forward to our mini recce. Just me, Keith and Andrew.. Just feel more a peace of mind if I can go down to have a feel of everything beforehand. Haha..

F.I.R is in town.. They are some Taiwanese band coming down to promote their coming concert in August.. Nothing much to say about them. So I just uploaded some photos that I took during the press conference. Something funny about the conference. When Faye was signing the poster.She wrote the wrong date. That's why the date you see below is 6+1..

YAY!!

2008-07-03T22:17:00.004+08:00

After work today, I went around fixing subscriber's receiver set again. Managed to fix quite a lot today.. Keith called me while I was half way thru fixing. Met him for dinner. Had a good chat with him.. After which I went home to collect the new receiver set and went to the angry sub's residence. Thank God that the new receiver worked perfectly well.. The sub was very happy with my service. And said that I am very dedicated.. Hahahahahah.. (head swelling already).

Now I all ready for the battle tmr till Sunday.. Hope that the crowd will be there, sales are good, and no nasty subscribers coming down to disturb. Haha.. Gonna miss my church brothers and sisters.. Won't be able to join them this weekend for fellowship.. Hoping to see some of them down at AMK Hub though =)

=(

2008-07-03T00:23:00.000+08:00

Thank You Lord...

2008-07-02T22:44:00.004+08:00

Thank You Lord for giving us your Son, to die for all of us, and for those who believe, receive forgiveness and salvation. Thank You for Jesus' death and resurrection, that we can now come in full confidence, to receive and enjoy the privileges that we now have. Thank You that we can now call You our Father, we can come in full confidence to honor and worship You and enjoy this relationship that we have in You. Thank You Lord that even after Jesus' resurrection, You did not leave us alone. But You gave us Your word and the Holy Spirit, to help us to mature in You and to be more like Jesus. Thank You for always being there for us, in good times and bad times. Thank You for never letting us go, despite us constantly go after worldly things than You. I just pray that You'll continue to help all of us truly understand what is important and what is not.. What is worth going after. To continue to want to be right with You, to do things that pleases You. I also pray that we will continue to keep focusing and trusting in You, putting You in the center of everything. Pray for our love for You and others to grow. To put others before ourselves, satisfying others need before ours. Amen...

Had a tiring day today.. Don't know why, but my shocking and scary "woman screaming" alarm kinda lost its ability to shock and scare me out of bed. Nowadays I'll just end up waking up late. I think its time to look for more shocking and scary alarm tone.

Today in office, I received a complain phone call from a very angry subscriber. He called and complained that his set has not been working for a month, and he had made arrangement with our side. But till now, no one has gone down to take a look. As a responsible and dedicated worker, I promised him that I'll drop by his residence at 9.30pm, even though I planned to go back to rest.

Left office earlier to run errands. Went down to 1 of the Cantonese Clan to deliver the Lee Tai Sor collectible CD set.. The place was soooo difficult to find LA!! Haha.. I walked for more than 20 minutes before reaching the clan. The clan was located beside a shop selling clothes, along New Bridge Road. Its quite nice to see the old people inside. 4 of them playing Mahjong, another sitting at the counter, expecting me..

After collecting the payment, I headed to Sim Lim Square to buy CD-R and ink cartridges. I've been coming to SLS so often that I can remember where which shop is located. Haha. That really saves me time walking around to look for the shop as most of them looks pretty similar. I was rather angry with 1 of the shop. I was looking for a HP ink, and was walking around comparing prices. There was this shop that offered me $32 for a black ink, when others are offering me $22-$26. That's almost $10 more LA!! Want to earn money also not like that right?!!

After I am done with my errands, I rushed down to Heartland Mall to meet up with Pastor. Had dinner at the Jap/Korean Fushion Restaurant. Can't remember what is the name. After dinner, we met Johnson and Charis. They went there to send Justin for violin lesson.

After dinner, I went straight home to rest. Reached home about 8.30pm.. First thing I did was lied on the floor and stone. Haha.. Think that has become my favourite past time at home. I was so tired and it was so comfortable that I fell asleep. At first I planned to leave house at 9.15pm to cycle to his place. But in the end I woke up at 9.40pm. I quickly got up and change and rush to his place.

When I reached, his wife opened the door for me. She didn't look or sound that fierce.. While trying out the receiver set, her husband, the one who called this morning walked towards me. Haha.. He didn't sound that bad like this morning.. Maybe he is touched by my heart-warm service. Hahaha.. In the end I concluded that the receiver is faulty. Made another promise to him that I'll drop by tmr evening again, with a working set. After everything, we still chatted at the door step for about 10 minutes.. I really hope that everything will be fine when I bring down a new set tomorrow =)

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

2008-07-02T00:17:00.002+08:00

Today is Tuesday.. Our so called "Bowling Day". Before bowling starts, met up with Andrew to have dinner. Had dinner at this Taiwan snack house, named 满家乐， Full House. Both of us ordered the "curry pork cutlet rice". Its actually quite tasty. The only bad thing is that there isn't any proper ventilation in the shop. So once you enter, your shirt will be stink with oil frying smell.

Today only me, Andrew, Dot and Dom came.. Today's performance is super lousy.. Don't know what is wrong with bowling technique. It just doesn't feel right. Half way through the game, Chong and Amy came..

Meeting Pastor for dinner tomorrow. It has been a while since we last catch up. Really looking forward for tomorrow's dinner.. Got to work through the weekend this week. Will be busy at AMK Hub for the relaunch.. Won't be able to meet up with the consistory to show them the church camp budget. Alright, got to spend sometime preparing the Church Camp budget.. That's it for today...

1st Turkey at Pasir Ris

2008-06-26T23:24:00.003+08:00

Haha.. Can't believe it. I'm so free that this is the 3rd time I am blogging for Thursday , 26th June 2008. The surgery this afternoon is very successful. I managed to swop the hard disk and reformat the PC. Hope that it will not run fine and not cause me anymore nagging from my mum.

After the operation, I headed down to Pasir Ris Bowl.. It was super crowded, but I still manage to bowl.. Didn't bowl for 2 weeks and I went crazy that I played 6 games in total.. Manage to get my 1st turkey in Pasir Ris, making a record of having 1 turkey in every place that I've bowled. Haha.. Average pinfall for the 6 games is 146.. I am all ready to challenge Andrew.

Talking about Andrew. I didn't know that he was back yesterday. After bowling, I smsed him. Then in the end he didn't reply my msg, but he called me back! Haha.. Didn't know that he was on leave, if not I would have ask him to join me.

Went to watch 'Get Smart' with godma.. Like I've mention, she is a bit stress lately. So I wanted to ask her out to watch a comedy to laugh away her trouble and worries. Even though I am watching in the 2nd time, the jokes are really so funny that I laughed as crazily as I did for the 1st.

After movie, we went for dinner the the BBQ Chicken restaurant in Downtown East E-Hub. I ordered the Jerk BBQ and godma ordered the Korean Charbroiled . The food was not bad.. What I found interesting was the place that we sat. We sat on the pink sofa.. It gave me this home feeling. That I took of my slippers and put folded my legs on the sofa. The sofa was so pink that I think Ray will faint when he sees it. Haha..

Golden Strip

Korean Charbroiled

Jerk BBQ

Idiot Wai!!

2008-06-26T14:38:00.003+08:00

Haha.. Everything happened so coincidently.. I just blogged about missing Wai in 1 of my recent post. I just called my army officer yesterday to chat with him. Wai has been busy with exams lately and he doesn't have the time to read my blog.

But coincidently, he called me last night.. Just when I need someone real close to talk to. Then when he called, my callerID showed "Unknown". Then when I answered the phone, the first thing he said was,"Hello, may I speak to Corporal Tan please?"

He scared the faeces out of me ah.. I tot I my officer really calling me back for reservist! I don't want reservist!! Haha.. But what was weird is that the called sounded like Wai.. Haha..

And it was him. Had a nice chat with him and maria.. really miss them so much.. Haiz.. Talk half way, his card's credit gone low and so was my battery. Got to end the conversation so abruptly. Anyway he promised to call again on Sunday.. Looking forward to his call.. =)

boring day..

2008-06-26T14:16:00.005+08:00

Took leave to rest at home.. Slept all the way till 12noon. Watched soccer last night. Had lunch, showered, rested, now sipping my Asahi. Its freezing cold and it taste a bit weird. Haha, but who cares, its still the good old Asahi.

Gonna spend the next hour or so performing surgery on my PC. Has been down for quite a while. Think I should finally try to fix and and stop my mum's nagging. Haha.. Its my fault too, she has been nagging me for almost a year? Haha.. At first is can't reformat. Then found out that the hard disk is corrupted. Now finally bought a hard disk, but have been sitting on it for a few months. Just no motivation to unscrew the whole CPU to fix in the new hard disk.

Godma has been a little moody lately. Trying to ask her out for dinner and a comedy tonight. Still trying to fix a good location and timing.. Alright, time to finish my Asahi and prepare for my surgery.. If the operation is successful, think I might do down to Downtown East to bowl! Haha.. Spain vs Russia tonight.. Go España!! Go El Nino!!

Mini Ba Zhang!!

2008-06-25T23:35:00.004+08:00

Went to Eventech 2008 today. Its a technical fair, where only traders can go in. There's nothing much at the fair. Compared to Broadcast, Communic and Enterprise Asia, Eventech is nothing. Haha.. What struck my attention is the John Little MegaSales!! Haha.. Bought myself a facial scrub and a Gillette Fushion. So cool.. Passed my Mach 3 Turbo to my brother. The Fushion shaver is so cool, it has a battery compartment and it actually vibrates when on. At first I was so worried that I would cut myself, but when I tried, it actually gives a very clean shave.

1 of the subscriber bought Ba Zhang to the office today. I was given 1 mini Ba Zhang. Can't remember what is the full chinese name. It has a very fancy name and the Ba Zhang is from a very famous store. Need to spend time to queue, if not can't eat..

As usual, went to some subscriber's place after work. Manage to go to 6 places today. But only manage to solve 3 sub's problem. So I made another $30 bucks today!! Woo HOO!!

Tonight its Germany vs Turkey!! Looking at the precise German passes that killed Portugal.. I'm going all out for the Germans!! Applied leave for tomorrow. Gonna spend the whole day slacking and doing nothing. Maybe cycle around in the evening. Looking forward to tomorrow.. =)

So much black..

2008-06-24T21:49:00.004+08:00

Today I was so bored in the office.. Maybe I am still trying to recover from yesterday's walking. Before knock off, I noticed that there are so many black things on my table and in my bag. Haha.. Out of boredom, I took out my camera to shoot some photos. So basically, my camera, phone, mug, watch, wallet, water bottle, mp3 player, oakley pouch, shades box and pencil. All are black color.. Haha..

Today after work, I cycled to some subscriber's residence to fix their receiver's signal problem. Each problem I fix, I'll get 10 bucks. Cycled half way, it started to rain. Still plan to cycle to the beach to do some thinking after I finish a few.. So in the end I got no choice but to go back when the clock hits 9. Manage to fixed 3 receivers, so my OT pay is $30. Haha..

Going to Eventech tomorrow at Expo Hall.. I really wonder what will be on exhibit..

No bowling for this week. Most of the lanes are either fully booked or there are leagues going on. It feels that I haven't bowl for a long time. Hope my standard won't drop when Andrew comes back..

Felt very moody today. Don't know why. Morale level is super low..

I miss Wai so much.. I miss talking to him. It is always good talking to him. Praying with him over the phone. Wai, if you are reading, sms or call me soon k =)

WOO HOO!!

2008-06-23T22:24:00.002+08:00

My both legs are dead tired. Everything started from 1730hours.. Its about a mission to track down XXX (XXX is something I wanna get). At 1730hours, the mission started from Bugis. I walked from Bugis to Shaw Tower. Went into the shop that I think XXX is hiding. But XXX wasn't there.

After Shaw Tower, I continued my mission to Suntec City. Walked the whole mall twice to look for XXX. From Suntec, the mission continued to Orchard Road..

At Orchard Road, I started from OG, to Centre Point. From Centre Point to Hereens, to Cineleisure. From Cineleisure, I went on to Takashimaya, Wheelock Place then finally Far East. I was sooo close to giving up my mission. But when I reached Fast East, checked the directory. I found a few possible shops that XXX could be hiding. THANK GOD!!! After the hours of walking, asking, aching, I finally found XXX. But the shop that XXX is hiding was about to close. I immediately knocked on the half-closed metal gate and beg the boss to let me buy XXX.

No word can describe how I felt when I found XXX. The feeling is so awesome.. I think even if Liverpool win the Champions League, it also can't compare to finding XXX. Woo Hoo!!! I feel so proud of myself.. I feel a great sense of accomplishment.

I've never walked for so long and so much in my life, not counting during Army.. After finding XXX, I still need to go to my subscriber's place to deliver the receiver set to her. Thank God that the receiver and signal strength didn't give me any headache. Everything manage to work well. Phew..

Awesome!

2008-06-16T21:44:00.004+08:00

Leading service this Sunday, but I've not prepare and choose my songs yet. Really need to manage my time well as this will be a very busy week, in fact month for me. Will be quite busy with work for the next 2 months. Having Broadcast Asia tmr. Next week there is another Eventech Fair. July there is relaunch. There are also Euro Finals to catch. Church Camp to plan. Looking forward to the recce coming August. Really need a break..

Blogging on my P1i

2008-06-11T15:08:00.001+08:00

Ok. This is so awesome. I'm blogging using my P1i. Super cool!! Kinda lost my motivation to blog.

Many things are happening. Still busy at work and in church. Will continue to blog real soon.

Stage 1 Completed...

2008-05-24T01:29:00.004+08:00

Something scary happened to me on Wednesday. Just before Bible Studies. I was there early, at Bishan J8, having dinner my own. After dinner, I started walking around. Then I came to this Sony shop, with a small poster, yet the poster caught my attention. They were selling the SE P1i at 600+, and there are plans for 0% installment. I only need to pay $50 a month, for a year, to get the phone.

I was super tempted by the 0% interest promotion that I almost bought it. It was soooooooo close. Lucky the HTC Touch saved me. Haha.. I saw the HTC Touch Dual, and I turned my attention to it instead. Haha.. It was rather pricy though. So it knocked into my head that I should wait for my contract to expire and wait for the vouchers to come, then I'll see what new phones there are in the market. LOL

--------------------------------------------

Today is a big day for me.. A day that I've waiting since March. Haha.. Having my Basic Theory Test today, at 4.30pm. Woke up at 9.30am today. Took leave to do the test and also to go for the Adidas Warehouse Sales. Today is the first day of the sales, and the sales only open from 11am - 7pm. Don't wanna miss the good deals, I went to Expo at 11am. I thought I was already very early, but who knows that when I'm there, many people were already inside shopping, some even queuing to pay!! I went there wanting to get a new pair of scandals, but ALL THE SCANDALS WERE ALREADY GONE!! =( In the end, I bought towels, socks, a jacket, a track pants, a baby shoe for Declan. Spent about $160 ++. Haiz.. There goes my savings for May. Haha..

Finally.. I've passed my Basic Theory. Stage 1 of my mission to get a driving license was completed. Always wanted to go take get a driving license. But its either I'm too busy, if not I'm too lazy as the CDC is too out of the way for me (or its just me being lazy, haha). Well anyway, manage to passed my Basic Theory is the first attempt. Phew.. I can't imagine if I fail. I'm taking the test as a private student. So if I fail, I'll have to wait for months before I can retake. By then, my enthu will be gone, then the whole car license thing will drag again.

I didn't go for the E-Trial, as the date falls on gong gong's wake. So I went to the CDC without knowing what will happen and what to expect. When I was outside the room, waiting for the test start. People were busy reading the Basic Theory Book, doing some last minute preparation. Only me and few were there standing doing nothing. Seeing the others so engrossed, I started to panic. Thinking that if I fail, it would be such a disgrace.

When the test start, everything was much better. I kind of know how everything is done. All the waiting have also ended. Now is just me, my knowledge and the screen. Things didn't started well.

I got stuck with the first question. The first question was about parking/stopping distance from the junction. I was like, "OH NO!! I FORGOTTEN". All I remembered was there is parking/stopping distance from junction and bus stop. 1 is 6 and the other is 9. But I can't remember which is which. Good thing was I am smart. Haha.. I skipped the first question. Thank God that 1 of the later question asked about the distance from the bus stop, and the options has 9 and without in it. So it also cleared my doubt that distance from bus stop is 9 and junction is 6.

Finished the test is less than 15 minutes. It was so scary la!! When I made sure that all the questions were answered, I looked at the "END TEST" button. By clicking the button, in less than 3 secs, I will get to know my result. PHEW! Thank God that the word "PASSED" appeared on the screen.. If its "FAIL" I will have a super sad weekend man!

After printing my result, I went to apply for Provisional Driving License and Advance Theory Test. I also managed to contact the private driving instructor that Vishnu introduced. He's suppose to get back to me, but till now, he has not. Think I will SMS him tmr again.

--------------------------------------------

Going to SG Flyer tmr!! With Godma and family.. The photo of my blog is of the flyer, finally I can take some photos from the flyer itself. Even though I don't think that the view and scenery will be that awesome, still hope to be able to snap some nice pictures from the flyer. Wait for the next post for the pictures.

Marié Digby - Say It Again

2008-05-21T00:09:00.001+08:00

Recommending all to 1 of my favourtie song by Marié Digby

Marié Digby - Say It Again lyrics

The thing about love
Is i never saw it coming
It kinda crept up and took me by surprise
And now there’s a voice inside my heart that’s got me wondering
Is this true, i want to hear it one more time

Move in a little closer
Take it to a whisper
Just a little louder

Say it again for me
Cuz i love the way it feels when you are telling me that i’m
The only one who blows your mind
Say it again for me
It’s like the whole world stops to listen
When you tell me you’re in love
Say it again

Thing about you is you know just how to get me
You talk about us like there’s no end in sight
The thing about me is that i really want to let you
Open that door and walk into my life

Move in a little closer
Take it to a whisper
Just a little louder

Say it again for me
Cuz i love the way it feels when you are telling me that i’m
The only one who blows your mind
Say it again for me
It’s like the whole world stops to listen
When you tell me you’re in love

And it feels like it’s the first time
That anybody's ever brought the sun without the rain
And never in my whole life
Have I heard words as beautiful as when you say my name

Say it again for me
Cuz i love the way it feels when you are telling me that i’m
The only one who blows your mind
Say it again for me
It’s like the whole world stops to listen
When you tell me you’re in love
Say it again (x9)

When you tell me you’re in love…
Say it again

Ohhh...Ohhhhhh

why gather?

2008-05-20T22:48:00.007+08:00

In OT, when people come to worship God once a year, only the high priest was allowed to enter the Holy of Holiest, and that was after all the necessary cleansing and sacrifices. All the special criteria must be met. Even then, his entrance was one full of fear and trembling. There were bells and robe attached to the garment of the high priest. This was to let the other priests know if he was still alive. If the high priest die, no one was allowed to enter the Holy of Holiest. They will have to pull him out from outside.

But now! We can have direct access to God, by the blood of Jesus. The separating curtain was already torn into two, opening the way of entrance to all men. Jesus's sacrifice is complete, his blood is sufficient! Through his death, now we can have direct access to God. We can have a relationship to God. We can pray to God. We can draw near to God. Its by His blood that we can now enjoy all this privileges. So make full use of this privileges!! Meet up with one another. Pray to God. Draw near to God!

When we gather, its not about us. Its about others. How we can encourage others, spur them on, and in return, we will also be encouraged and spurred on. We need to love one another, provoke one another to do right. All we do, even our ministry must be motivated by our love for one another. Hang on Brothers and Sisters!! Let's help one another to reach our common goal to Heaven.. Amen!

2008-05-17T18:32:00.003+08:00

All God's testing has a purpose.

Someday you will see His light.

All He asks is that you trust in Him,

walk by faith and not by sight.

Turtle vs Tortoise

2008-05-15T21:37:00.008+08:00

Awesome la.. This morning was my first time to Chinese Garden. Didn't know that there is a "Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum" inside. Think not many people know about it too. The museum holds a collection of the worlds rarest turtles and tortoises. The museum also hold a "Guinness World Records" award. It holds the record of having 3,456 turtles and tortoises, which include 1,000 live specimens. From this trip, now I can really tell the difference between a turtle and tortoise!!! I feel so malu.. Haha.. Turtles can swim and tortoise can't!!

Anyway, the museum is inside Chinese Garden. Opens everyday from 9am to 6pm. Think you will need to pay a small entrance fee to get into the museum. Here is the link to the official website.. The Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum

OH NO!! THIS IS ADDICTIVE!!

2008-05-15T03:50:00.004+08:00

91 words

Speedtest

Hanging On...

2008-05-14T23:20:00.006+08:00

Can you guess what this is?

Scroll to last pix of this post to find out..

Haha.. I can't believe I'm still blogging.. Ok, this won't take long. Just did a face to face interview with Marié Digby. Her name is pronounce as Ma-ree-ay Dig-bee, not Ma-ree. Many people ignore the thunder sign above the letter e. Don't think it is common to many. It's called the acute accent. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acute_accent

----------------------------------------

Coming 2nd half of 2008 will be a busy and interesting half. Ray's wedding, relaunch of Rediffusion, more press conferences to attend, BKK Trip, Project Timothy, Larkhill, Church Camp Recci and Church Camp. So many things to look forward to. Really pray for good health and time management.

Had Bible Studies today at Lit and Jas's place. As usual, me and Ben are the first 2, so we get to play with Jaeden. We were trying to test him on body parts and the sound that different animals make. When we pointed at his tummy, cute Jaeden pondered for a while, and shouted with excitment, "THOMAS THE TRAIN!" Haha.. We got to lift up his shirt to poke his tummy and teach him that it is his tummy. So I guess now he knows where his tummy is.. Tried to take a photo of him, but he kept moving about. So didn't manage to. Ended up showing him Samantha's photo, and he asked, "What is Sammy?" Haha.. So I video call Carlsen and 3G with him and Sammy.

Jaeden busy showing us his planes and buses

Beautiful Samantha (Sammi)

----------------------------------------

It was Lit's birthday last Sunday.. So Jasmine prepared a belated Birthday Celebration for him with the Wednesday Cellgroup. She baked us a cheese cake. Its super cheesy and yummy. Think from now on, whenever there is someone's birthday, we just trouble Jasmine to use her 500 cakes, cake book to bake yummy cakes for us. (Jasmine, don't get angry when you read this) Haha..

----------------------------------------

it's a super old microphone in my studio...

Biggest Decision in Life..

2008-05-07T23:18:00.005+08:00

Haiz.. Everything thing also need money. Haha.. Few weeks ago.. Me, Jenny and Dom was making plans for a holiday trip this coming July to BKK. Plans are quite already solid, so chances of going is quite high. Was busy think of church camp, then realize that there are quite a few things to attend this year. There will be Project Timothy, Lark Hill Camp, BKK holiday, Church Camp Recce and Church Camp.. ALL NEED $$$... Of all the 5, the recce and Church Camp is a must go.. So I got to decide on the other 3. If I were to attend all, think it will cost around or more than $1.5k.. I don't think I will have so much time and energy to go for all too.. Really need God's guidance in this..

Finally, completed Sermon of the Mount today.. Today's teaching really hit me hard.. All of us once had a relationship with God. When we chose to sin and rebel against God, it broke our relationship with Him. Cos God is loving, He gave us Christ as the ultimate solution. His death and resurrection paid our penalty of death. But even now as Kingdom people, we are to continue to stay focus, to continue to walk the narrow road and not give up. I've learnt that we all have a choice to make, narrow gate or wide gate, good tree that bears good fruit or bad tree that bears bad fruit, do God's will or be evildoers, build house on rock or build on sand. And the decision we make comes with great consequences. It will be the most important decision for us to make. Its LIFE AND DEATH.. We just can grasp hold of our serious it is. Life and Death are just words to us.. Whatever it is, even if we fall, we must not give up.. God will never give us up, it's will we give up on God. In James 1, we are called to persevere and will receive the crown of life that God has promised us. So hang on there brothers and sisters.. Continue to show love to one another, to encourage one another, to stay focus in Christ, place Him in the center of everything..

Marié Digby

2008-05-07T16:01:00.003+08:00

Got to know this female singer..Her name is Marié Digby. She is beautiful. She writes, sings, and even plays guitar and piano. Her lyrics is meaningful, voice is sweet. Her debut album Unfold is already out in stores. So do check her out.

Below is a clip of her, singing the acoustic version of Rihanna's Umbrella..

Health Tips

2008-05-07T00:55:00.003+08:00

Ok.. This is a super super old posting of mine in 2005. Find it rather interesting, so decided to repost it again so others will be able to read it without going to the super old posting.. Anyway, this coming November 10.. My blog will be 3 years old!!! Haha.. This will be my number 87th posting, counting to my 100th too!! LOL..

-----------------------------------------------

Health Tips!!

HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.

HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.

TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!

INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.

ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).

ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)

UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.

BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.

BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.

MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.

COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)

COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.

BREAST CANCER? EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.

LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.

ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.

DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)

CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.

BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.

Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)

Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.

Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients
found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)

Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.

Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)

Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies.

130 and above..

2008-05-06T23:55:00.006+08:00

Today is Tuesday!! Official Bowling Day!! 2nd consecutive week, my average pinfall is 130 and above. Today's score was 132, 144, 143, 107.. so average 131.5.. Before Andrew left for Aus.. my average was only 120.. promised him I will play every week and train to be better. Haha.. Hope to maintain my form.. So I can win him when he comes back..

Went to Pulau Ubin with the youth last Saturday.. Cycled around, climb up the quarry, walked the boardwalk.. Super tiring.. Worst thing was I almost died there.. There was this part where there was a super steep slope, about 50m.. I cycled down the first 15m, but skidded down the next 20.. The whole bike when sidewards!! Thank God I didn't lose control of the bike, if not I will probably be in hospital now..

Super stress at work and planning for church camp.. For work, workload is increasing. Now I got to handle the promotion side as well.. Got to attend more press conferences..Interviewed Chen Chu Hui (famous Teochew Opera Singer) and Jolin Tsai last week. This week, went for a press screening for the Thai movie "Chocolate". This Thursday got its press conference. Friday got another press conference for the singer Marie Digby and her live showcase in the evening. Busy is one thing, thankful that I am actually okay and kinda enjoy the press conference. Maybe cos can leave office earlier and also able to meet other people to broaden my network, exchanging name cards.. Haha..

me, director wu nian zhen, jolin tsai and my DJ

jolin and director wu making mua chee

chen chu hui and me

Last week, on my way back after running errands at Sim Lim Square.. Came across this shop that sells mini dough nuts. So mini that I can finish it in 2 mouths. Think the shop name is Sprinkle. They have like 20 over flavours.. Wanted to take a pix of all the flavours, but forgotten to.. Only manage to take a pix of what is left after I realize that I haven't take the pix..

dough nuts from Sprinkle

Church camp.. Finally decided the venue. Now its just left with the signing of the contract and the preparation of the church camp budget to present to the consistory. Heard from Pastor that this year, the consistory will give me a budget to play around with, rather than me presenting to them the budget then get their approval. Really pray for God's guidance and wisdom, be it at work or in church..

Had 2 interns in office.. Glad that they came on board. Now more people to lighten our workload. Thankful that they are both Christians.. Shared with them a bit about church history and how the gospel is preached in their church. Both of their pastor preach what they feel like preaching. I am not saying that it is wrong. But I feel that the gospel and bible is one whole thing. And we shouldn't cut it into chunks.. In that way, we can see the context and whole big picture clearer. Pray that Christians out there can really discern the distorted gospel with the true gospel.. Like in Matthew 7: 15-23, how God warns us about false prophets. Also pray for myself, that the way I behave in office and outside, will show Christ living in me.. AMEN!

A Vitasoy a day, keeps the doctor away...

2008-04-22T16:52:00.004+08:00

Becoming very dependent of Vitasoy lately. Every morning before I leave for work, I have to grab a packet of Vitasoy from the fridge. Don't know if its really beneficial or not. Just like the taste of it in the morning. So who cares? Haha..

Spent the whole day out shopping. Shopping not for myself, but for the company. Bought a laserjet, internet security, printed company sticker and bought myself a new hard disk. Think the PC at home is not working due the the hard disk.

One of my part-time DJ named "Gu Ting", whenever he is to work, he will buy breakfast for us. My favourtie food will be the glutinous rice. Its a packet of glutinous rice, top with lots of fried onion and groundnuts. The interesting thing is 1 side of the rice is sweet and the other is salty. Its a very interesting combination of taste, with the fried onion and groundnut giving the fragrance.

Many of my weekends will be burnt.. This coming Saturday, got to go interview Jolin Tsai.. Many people are jealous that I can meet her face to face. Haha, but the truth is I rather not go!! I rather spend my Saturday morning playing soccer.. 1 of the Sunday next month, I will need to go and cover some award ceremony. If there is off to cover for my working hours on weekend, I 'm still fine.. Worst thing is that there is this stupid rule that executive and above has no off or OT.. Haiz.. Hope that no more of my weekends will be taken away..

Its LIVERPOOL VS chelsea tonight!! HAHAHA.. SUPER MATCH!! SEMI-FINAL OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!! sure must stay up and watch.. I'll be so angry with myself if I fall asleep again while waiting for the match to start..

you'll always be in my heart...

2008-04-06T22:45:00.004+08:00

Its always sad when someone whom you love leaves you. Beloved gong gong passed away at a good old age of 83. I've known him for almost 4 years. Even though he is not my blood related grandpa, I am much closer to him compared to my own grandpa. Their family have always treated me as one of them, and I've also treated everyone as my own.

Gong Gong was struck down by cancer, but during the first few months, he was still able to walk around and go out. It was till the 5 month that his condition worsen and was eventually bed-ridden. During his confinement on the bed, was glad that I am able to fork out more time to spend time visiting him. The most encouraging was that gong gong had the chance to know God. And before he passed away, I had the opportunities to pray with him mandarin. When I pray with him, he will always grab my hand tightly and squeeze my hand whenever some truths convict him.

Even now that gong gong had left us, I'm glad that we are able to have the assurance that he is back with God. We can rejoice that he has return to his eternal house in heaven. Even though now that he had left us, he will always be in hearts of those whom he loves...

2 Corinthians 5 : 1
Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

Dog Poo Doughnut

2008-04-01T23:56:00.005+08:00

Went for David Tao's (Tao Ze) press conference yesterday. So cool.. Got the chance to go for such things. Get to see celebrities in person.. Looking forward for more press conference. Before everything started, I got to go up the stage to set up the Rediffusion Mic. My mic look so big and obiang. Anyway its my first press conference, so rather excited and nervous. Haha..

--------------------------------------------

Today is APRIL FOOLS DAY!! And the weird thing is I didn't not receive any april fool's joke. First year man! First 1st April without and prank. Think all my friends have grown up. All started to work, no time to send lame smses. Haha..

Went for bowling today, but different alley. Tampines Safra is fully booked, so went to Kallang Leisure Park. Super off form today. But came out with a "Yang Guo" bowling today. Bowled with 1 hand. Half way thru the game, "Guo Jing" (kang mai) bought us doughnut. There is this oreo doughnut that looks like dog poo. Haha. Starting to miss Andrew and his butt squeezing moves...

Hot Hot Hot Hot Day!!!

2008-03-29T02:01:00.002+08:00

Today is a super hot day. Walked my way to Botak Jones, Bedok, to have lunch with godma and Aunt Joan. While waiting for them, was tempted to order a ice cold pint of Hoegaarden. SHIOK!!
Tried the Cajun Chicken. They served mine with chicken breast meat. It tasted pretty delicious.. Think my next visit will be to Aston at Bedok. Wanna try their other food.. YUMMY!

Nothing beats a cold Hoegaarden in a hot day...

SUPER LONGGGG WEEKEND

2008-03-28T01:19:00.006+08:00

Last week was 4 working days. This week was 3 working days. Got to clear last year's leave, so took it on Thursday and Friday to have a super longggg weekend. Slept till 830 today. Think I'm not those kind who can lay on the bed the whole day. But I kept sleeping though.. Woke up, had breakfast, fell asleep while watching tv. Went to June's place in the evening. Bought ginger tea over. Played with little Jayden. Geraldine and family was there, so is Aunt Joan. We helped gong gong move to his hospital bed. Had to move out the old king size bed, so that we can bring in the sofa chair for mama to sleep on. Left at about 1230, wanted to cycle to East Coast Park to do some thinking. Haven't did it for a long time. But in the end, decided to went back to rest.

Benjamin's Birthday Caramel Biscuit

outside my window..

Can you guess wad this is? (my mop)

Camry Cabby!!

Jayden's favourite

Cooking Day!!

2008-03-20T20:21:00.004+08:00

I've never felt so stupid before!! Was trying to do some advertisements using the new Mac PC with Pro Tools. After recorded my DJ's introduction, I got to import audio files in using CD. But the problem is, there isn't a eject button on the CPU, its not like the normal Windows PC's CPU. I spent almost half an hour to figure how to eject the CD drive. Look around the CPU, tried on the desktop, just couldn't figure out. In the end I got to open I Tunes to eject. So stupid! Richmond can eject the CD drive!! LOL

Wanted to go jogging today, but super lazy. Plus I've not started preparing for Sunday's song leading. So bought some chicken fillet from NTUC and went to cook. Long time since I've cooked. Haha.. As if I can.. The last time I cooked was for Zelia's Birthday. Cooked Carbonara with white mushroom and chicken breast meat. This time was chicken fillet, marinated with pepper and my Curry Maggi Mee's seasoning. Together with a bowl of Curry Maggi Mee.. Dinner was so filling.. There is still Hershey's Cookies & Cream chocolate for dessert. Gonna eat it when I feel less bloated while preparing for song leading.

It's Tuesday Again!!

2008-03-19T01:00:00.004+08:00

Its Tuesday!! Haha.. Now I look more forward to Tuesdays as it is swimming and bowling day! The norm for me is that I will go home after work, to change and take my swimming bowling gear. So my left hand will carry my shoe bag with my clothes and goggles and right hand will carry my bowling ball.

Andrew was late today. Called when and heard him saying he will reach in a few minutes, in the end what he meant was 20 mins!! haha.. So I went on to swim first without him. Today's pool is really people mountain people sea, more crowded than usual. While swimming, I have to look out for swimmers from opposite direction and also beside me. Worry that I will either crash into them or treat them with my supermond breaststroke kick. Swam about 25 laps today. Don't understand how Andrew can actually keep track on how many laps he swam. I always lost count so I don't even bother counting. Haha..

Now let's talk about bowling. Last week was we were on time, but no lanes to play. All the lanes were fully booked. But this week, there were so many lanes for us to play, but most of the others were late. Haha.. Kelly brought a friend to join us today, Zu Wei. Really encouraged and happy that Kelly has been joining us quite often. Really hope that she can continue to join us. Haha.. She claims that when she plays with us, we pressurize her to perform better. Haha.. Today I played quite well.. Hit 148 pin falls for the first game and 158 for the last game. I even had a turkey!! But I also hit all time low of 98 pin falls.

After our bowling session, went to have supper and also to talk to Zu Wei about the gospel.. Glad that he is so enthu in asking questions and wanna know more about who Jesus is. Spoke to him till about 12.30am, before we decided that it is rather late and head home. LOL..

=............( Andrew will be going to Brisbane to work for the next 3 months!!! I will definitely miss him badly! Last week during Bible Studies, was randomly chatting with Eugene. Only then did I realize that I am seeing Andrew 4 times a week. Tuesday swim and bowl, Wednesday Bible Studies, Saturday soccer, Sunday church. Hope that even he is not around, I'll still continue with my Tuesday swim and bowl. Even if the others are not keen on bowling, I will still play alone and train up to try to increase my average pin fall..

???

2008-03-16T18:46:00.012+08:00

Spent the whole Friday afternoon trying to fix 1 Ikea drawer all by myself. It came in a huge box with planks of wood, metal strips (for holding the drawers) and screws. Spent quite a while trying to figure out how to fix the drawer. Had to make sure the direction of the metal strips is correct, correct thing at the correct place. That's not just the tough part.. Screwing in the screw is also very tough. Had so many screws to screw and most of them doesn't go in smoothly. Some holes are sooo close to the edge that there isn't space to hold the screwdriver properly. So I can only screw with a few fingers on the screwdriver. 1 frustrating thing was when the drawer was almost done, I notice that the drawers can close nicely. Looked here and there then found out that there is another piece of paper that only has diagrams, and the diagrams is suppose to tell you that step 14 and 19 in the instruction manual is wrong, so I am suppose to follow the piece of paper. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't they just write it out it words that the steps are wrong? Haha.. The diagram has the number 14 and 19 crossed out, then some corrections on the wrong manual. Felt great to look at the final product.. Now I can claim that I did it myself. LOL

Stage 1

Screws and Nuts

Stage 2

Stage 3

Screw near the edge

Stage 4

Stage 5

Mission Accomplished!!!

My tasty treat at Pancake King... Tao Sar Pancake!

----------------------------------------------

Didn't attend church today =( overslept.. Can't wake up, kept snoozing my alarm. In the end, went church just to attend the easter event meeting.

After the meeting, we went to Lit's place for Wednesday CG gathering. Went there to have lunch and games. The lunch was Mexican theme, so Jasmine prepared a few mexican dishes. Jaeden is so cute! He was trying to call my name, and in the end, he ended up calling me thunder Richman.

Mexican Chicken Dish (nameless.. LOL)

Lemon Slice

Sweet Corn

Salad

JaJa!!

Had so much food and fun. Played blokus with Andrew, Lit and Keith. First time Andrew and Keith playing. Whenever its Andrew's turn, he sure take very long to decide where to put. Haha.. Well, that's Andrew. The side was the noisiest. The other group was Suan, Kelly, Amy, Jasmine, Ray, Benjamin, Jeremy and Carlsen. With Ray, Ben and Jam in the same team, they were so noisy. When the 3 laughters combine, 1 can go deaf. Haha..

Blokus

The 3 thunder laughters

-------------------------------------------------

why angry?

2008-03-13T01:14:00.002+08:00

To me, there are many reasons why people get angry. It can be because of jealousy, pride or impatient. But the usual reason is because of one's expectation not being met. For my case, I get fed up when people do not reply sms or return call. I find it so rude not to reply sms. Busy is not an excuse.. If one is busy, the most he/she can do is to send an sms saying he/she is busy now, will get back to you later.. How long can a sms reply take? Or would you rather just keep the other party waiting for your reply. My expectation is for people to at least reply. But different people have different expectations and that leads to anger and eventually argument. 1 minute of angry = 60 secs of happiness gone.. Whatever it is, I've learnt to be merciful, forgiving and always put reconciliation in first priority. In Matthew 5, people think that only when you murder, will you face judgment. But according to God, when you are angry, you will face judgment, don't even talk about murder. Is there someone you are not reconciled with?

NEVER BUY TOYOMI PRODUCTS!!

2008-03-12T01:19:00.002+08:00

NEVER BUY TOYOMI PRODUCTS!! Didn't have dinner after the swim and bowl tonight. Must stay awake for Liverpool game, plus a bit hungry, so cooked noodle to eat. After cooking, went to living room, on light, tv and fan. When I was turning on the fan, the back of the fan head suddenly exploded. I can see sparkles and a loud bang was heard. SO SCARY LA!! Almost disfigure my handsome face. LOL.. So never buy Toyomi products!! Especially fans!! NOT SAFE!!!

TTD = tiring tiring day...

2008-03-11T23:14:00.003+08:00

Today was a super tiring day for me. Didn't really slept well last night. Went to Ikea today, despite the rain. Had to go down and exchange some items as they delivered the wrong ones to my office. Spend 2 hours where choosing curtains. But in the end didn't buy, cos the wall in my new studio is not a real wall, its a partition.

After work, went to swim alone, LKK not free, got meeting to attend. Thank God that the rain stop, if not cannot swim today. The swim was good, even though the water is a bit cold. Today swam beside this 'uncle'. Looks quite fit, think he is an officer or encik. He swam free style for more than 10 laps!!! My max is only 3!! That shows how fit he is.

Played bowling AGAIN!! This time Kelly came along too. Kanna cheated by her, still say she is a average 60 - 70 pin falls girl. First 2 games got more than 100 pin falls, won the first game too. Played not bad today, my average score improved quite significantly. 122 average today, 144 maximum. Think I've got my feel now, hope can maintain this standard and challenge LKK next week.

LIVERPOOL VS inter milan later in the morning.. CANNOT FALL ASLEEP!! BIG MATCH FOR LIVERPOOL!! okok.. go play some games, hope can stay awake till 3.30..

Tuesday is swimming and bowling day..

2008-03-05T01:03:00.002+08:00

I almost lost my arms today!! Had my first swimming and bowling session with Andrew. Its been a while since I really swim, usually is just casual dipping with no goggles and I purposely went to buy goggles. Swam about 25 laps today. Really tiring but shiok. I somehow seems to enjoy the feeling after a good workout. Even though its tiring, but it just feels refreshing. After swimming, we met up with Justin for our bowling session. It was so coincident that Justin and Andrew both wore last year's church camp shirt. Sp we decided that it will also be our official Tuesday bowling attire. Haha! Played 3 games today, had an average score of 114!! Really look forward to next Tuesday!

I was forced to try DJ-ing today. So funny LAR!! With no experience and no preparation, was told to try and anyhow say something, just for fun, to record and listen, not on air LAR!! It just feels so weird listening to my own voice. Haha..

Gaining Through Losing...

2008-03-02T23:57:00.002+08:00

Finally found some motivation and energy to blog. Many things had happened. There were loses but there were also gains. Spent a real good time to reflect on life. Prioritizing what is important and what is not. Trying to be on the right track with God again. I can't always be trapped with personal issues and be distracted and lose focus in God. Thankful that I've taken the step to move on...

2008 is going to be a busy year for me. There will be Easter evangelistic treasure hunt, youth camp, relaunching of my company, Perth trip to visit Wai and family and also Church Camp. Really pray that I won't fall sick and have the strength, guidance and support to go through these busy periods.

There is something new on every Tuesday. Its not 50% off waffle, but bowling with Andrew and brothers. Made the commitment to swim with Andrew then follow up with a game of bowling. Hope that the meet up will be a great opportunity for us to continue support and encourage 1 another. So all my after work hours will be packed with activities. Jogging on Monday. Swimming and bowling on Tuesday. Bishan CellGroup on Wednesday. Jogging or slack day on Thursday. Young Adult Cellgroup on Friday.

This week, we learnt about how we should live as salt and light of the world. How we should be different from the world, how we should preserve the world and let our good deeds shine, so that God will be glorified. It really requires us to be prepared for persecution, be it to the extreme or just mild ones. Nothing is ever easy, hope that we will all persevere and not give up. Draw strength and peace from God. Amen

When I Need You

2008-02-13T22:45:00.001+08:00

When I need you
I just close my eyes and I’m with you
And all that I so want to give you
It’s only a heart beat away

When I need love
I hold out my hand and I touch love
I never knew there was so much love
Keeping me warm night and day

Miles and miles of empty space in between us
A telephone can’t take the place of your smile
But you know I won’t be traveling forever
It’s cold out but hold out and do like I do

When I need you
I just close my eyes and I’m with you
And all that I so want to give you baby
It’s only a heart beat away

It’s not easy when the road is your driver
Honey that’s a heavy load that we bear
But you know I won’t be traveling a lifetime
It’s cold out so hold out and do like I do

When I need you

When I need love
I hold out my hands and I touch love
I never knew there was so much love
Keeping me warm night and day

When I need you
I close my eyes
I hold out my hand and I’ve got you darlin’
It’s only a heart beat away
Now listen
When I need you darlin’
I hold you, feel ya
Give it to me baby

And I miss ya baby
Just close my eyes and I’m with you
And I need you tonight
You know it’s only a heart beat away

Yes tomorrow is Friday..

2007-11-29T22:22:00.000+08:00

It has been a long long week for me.. Busy researching and planning for my projects, gonna plan a CNY shopping spree for my listeners. Walked around Victoria Street Wholesales Centre, Pasir Panjang Wholesales Centre, Bugis area and Defu Lane to look for merchants selling CNY stuffs. Used up so many packets of tissue to wipe my sweat. Gonna sit down with manager tmr, so show him wad I've found out, and submit a proposal to him. Really hope that my walking and sweating doesn't go into waste.

Went to Sitex Fair today, with Chong and Peng. Wanted to get a new camera, a semi pro type. Went to look around, had many deep thoughts, FINALLY!! I end up not buying a new camera. Its more than a want than need. So I got what I need, a external hard disk. Got a 120Gb hard disk for $107. I was so mountain tortise today. Came across a new term at the fair, didn't know that other than KB, MB and GB, now there's even TB. haha.. I think TB is about 100 or 1000GB?

Come to realize, I've got most of the things in my wish list, except the hard disk. Got my ps2 which I sold away. Got my k800i, which I lost and now using the k810i. Got my new liverpool jersey. Wow! I've gotten all that I've listed down in my wish list. I really didn't expect to own all of them. Think better not have a new wish list. It'll just end up with a bigger hole in my pocket.

After Sitex Fair, we went over to John Little Mega Expo Sales. WAH!!!! Got so many things I wanna buy but not enough time plus I don't wanna spend so much. In the end, I bought a belt and some ankle socks. All my socks got big holes in them, even a small rat and go through. Haha..

Wooo HOO!! Weekends are coming.. Can't wait for Saturday soccer, FOM and CHURCH!!! A lot of friends say I got no life, Monday to Friday work, Saturday and Sunday go church. But I really enjoy going to church and have fellowship with church mates. In fact, its where I really find true life, not their life by clubbing and being merry.

3rd time in a row, have I failed to watch my liverpool Champions League match. I managed to stay up till 2am last night. But in the end, I still fall asleep. Manage to wake up at 3 though, but was just too tired.. It was great that they won Porto 4 - 1, if not it means that I have missed the last Champions League game for liverpool. No matter what, I must stay up to watch the match against Marseille in a fortnight's time. It could jolly well be their last Champions League game if they do not win. COME ON REDS!!

R 'n' B - Repent and Believe

2007-11-28T23:54:00.000+08:00

Today's bible study really smacked me right at the head. It made me worry, almost tremble to realize the seriousness of sin. The content might be disturbing, but its just what I feel. My apologies if you are offended.

Today's study is the final 3rd Chapter of the study guide, talking about Jesus being betrayed by Judas and his last hour. This part of the bible, is rather similar to the "Chronicles of Narnia". The younger brother Edmund, is like Judas. The white witch maybe Pharisees and Chief Priests. And Aslan, Jesus. Edmund betraying Aslan for turkish delights, mirroring to Judas betraying Jesus for 30 silver coins. Aslan dying, in exchange to save Edmund, Jesus dying to save us.

What hit me is not because of the similarities with the movie, but rather how serious sin is to God. In order for God to forgive sin, sacrifice must be made. Blood shed, life taken. Jesus died for us, so that our sins can be forgiven.

God hates sin so much, that there must be a sacrifice. How much God hates sin, makes me tremble. First time I really understand what it means to tremble at God's word. I realize that believing in Jesus is 1 thing, but in the whether, being saved or not is another. We can claim that we believe, but our lives have to prove it. Repentance must start now, it can't be delayed. Jesus might just come back the next day, minute or second. We can never be perfect, so while we struggle to overcome sin, may we all continue to persevere and not give up.

Now realizing the importance of of repentance is 1 thing. Knowing what God really means is another. We can't really be transform if we do not know God's word and what He means. Its only thru constant reading and praying that we can know God more and His will for us.

In the end of age, God will come and separate the sheep and the goats. I really do not want to be the goats. Many people claim to be Christians, while the way they live is in total contradiction. But it is not for me to judge, save or not save, its ultimately God who decides.

Its really by God's grace that I can have the opportunity to read and learn God's words. Its thru His grace and mercy that I am passed over from the destroyer. At times, while serving in church, people may feel different from others. By coming to church regularly, they may feel that they are better than others who do not attend to regularly. But we must be reminded that its thru His grace and our faith that we are saved. By faith not by works.

Sometimes we may feel that this person is way too bad to share the gospel with. He is hopeless, so sinful. But knowing that we are saved by His grace not anything that we've done, the more we should share the gospel to them.

In the book of Matthew, I see how God's master plan is being fulfilled reminds me of God's sovereignty. That no matter what happen, I got to continue to trust in God. If its God's will, anything can happen.

What's wrong with me?

2007-11-18T21:19:00.000+08:00

Got to work today, even though it's a Sunday. Went to the Active Aging Carnival opposite ParkMall. The weather was sooooo hot, was perspiring crazily. Met several interesting people at the carnival. First was a group of people. When people came to our booth, our of their first words are, "Huh? Rediffusion still alive?" Haha.. Of course we are alive! Just that the subscriber rate dived quite drastically. There were also some loyal listeners who came down to support the DJs. They brought us drinks and food and kept us accompanied by chatting with us.

-------------------------------------------------

Poor poor Jenn Yang. Out of no where, he got himself a new nickname. Before singspiration, on Saturday. I was looking at the songs that Christine has prepared. The projection was like this, "All: This is our king", but I saw it as Ali this is our king. Don't know how Dom can anyhow link that Jenn Yang is Ali. Jenn Yang is known as sheep, so baa baa black sheep. Then Ali Ba Ba. So Jenn Yang got his 5th nickname from us. First was jenny, then sheep, than shawn, then lost, now Ali. Haha..

During bible studies, Wai asked where is Melanie and Marilyn. So I told him that they have some family retreat. I tried to be funny, and added that they went to "Ho" Chi Minh City. Then Ali added that they went there for "Ho"liday. Usually holiday is pronounce is hor-li-day, but he said it as ho-li-day. Another stupid thing that happened was when I was tasked to read the bible. I am very sure that I read "how did you enter the hall without wedding clothes" but some others who can't hear say that I read "how did you enter the hall without wearing clothes". Worst thing is that they keep disturbing me about it. Haiz.. Wad a way to show their love for me... haha..

After bible studies went to Tampines Safra to play soccer with some brothers from Hosanna Baptist Church. Due to the tiredness from the morning game, I end up playing with the kids. Who knows playing with the kids is even more tiring. Cos they are much slower than me and Wai, was tempted to use our speed as adult to bully them. In the end both of us ran even more than we've expected. It was fun playing with the kids. They reminded me of my kids from the care centre.. Sob sob : .. ( I miss them so much...

-------------------------------------------------

I haven't been myself lately.. Haven't seen her for a week. I so want to talk to her, but whenever I see her, I'll build a barrier before myself.. Saw her online, want to chat, but just dun know what to say.. What's wrong with me?!

Yuck!!

2007-11-17T01:34:00.001+08:00

What is the point of being first in everything? First biggest plane, first night street race, etc? When the citizens themselves are not number 1? Encountered 3 disgusting side of Singaporean in this week.

First 2 was at the train station. I was in the train when I saw a lady trying to rush into the train. Door alert was already beeping, but she definitely can make it into the train. Suddenly from behind came a man... A MAN!! rushing from behind and push the lady aside. In the end the man went into the train but the lady did not.

Next encounter at the train station is when the door opens. Passengers in the train want to alight and passengers outside the train want to board. Few years ago, passenger boarding will still let some of the passenger alight before boarding. But now, not sometimes, but most of the time, people boarding never let those who wants to alight get out first. All will rush in once the door open and people will clash with each other. What has happened to Singapore?

Just now when walking home.. From far I can see smoke coming out of a rubbish bin near the playground and also smell of burning plastic. When walking nearer, I can see flame in the rubbish bin. The top part of the bin is melting. Some idiots must have set the bin on fire. 2 malays was sitting somewhere in the playground. The play ground might have blocked their view. But the smoke and smell is so obvious, there's no way they can tell that something is burning and it is plastic. They can just sit down there and chit chat and laugh to each other. They are not bothered about the burning bin at all? Thank God I have some water left in my bottle.. Just sufficient for me to put off the fire.

Seriously, Singaporeans are just so selfish, inconsiderate, and all the negative things. Not giving sits to elders and pregnant women, isn't this bad enough? What has this world changed us into? We only care about ourselves. Its all me, me, me. I, I, I. Haiz :(

Time to move on..

2007-10-31T17:43:00.000+08:00

Time really flies, Christmas is around the corner again. 2007 will be over soon. Many things had happened in this month. First was my surprise birthday celebrations that my FOMers had planned for me. First time in my life was I ever blind-folded and so embarrassed. 2 things that I've learned, never talk nonsense when you are blind-folded and never assume. Like how people say, assume make the "ass" of out "u" and "me", that's what assume stands for.

Next was my first time, all by myself service leading in church. Was rather nervous due to the miscommunication with the musicians during the last leading. Thankful that everything went quite well but I still need to control my speaking speed and also my shivering.

Next was the church camp recce that most of the camp comm have been looking forward to. Drove up to Sofitel with 3 cars. Really thank God that we came back safely and the recce was a fruitful and enjoyable one. Next thing to look forward to it the church camp coming December.

Next big thing that happened was my decision to leave the student care centre and take up Uncle Kwok Seng's job offer. Parting is never easy, during my last day at the centre, many of the kids asked me why am I leaving and asked me not to go. Thinking of the many kids who are so dear to me, and those kids who have family problem just make me heartache. I teared when I was sending the kids to school. I know the problems are there, but there is nothing much I can do. Finally, time to move on from the centre, worked there for about 5 months. Took up Kwok Seng's offer at Rediffusion, was given a post as Operations Executive. Haha.. First perm job, pray that things will go well and that I'm able to learn and gain as much experience as possible.

Next big thing is that the BIG EATING MACHINE (Amos) is gonna leave us to go back to Canada. Another parting.. Haiz.. My friendship with Amos is a rather interesting one. Knew him from church when he came back to serve his National Service. Was feeling bored one night, so out of nothing I called him and asked if he has a bike and fishing rod. We went fishing together and from that they onwards, we are best of pals. Though in the middle of this friendship, there was some misunderstanding and fights. I'm glad that things are now quite well. Coming end of 07, there will be more parting to come. Haiz.. Will surely miss all of them.

Stayed over at Wai's place yesterday. It all happen when we meet up to playing soccer near his place. We played 2 on 2 soccer. Was so shag but shiok. Haven't been playing for 2 weeks. Maria cooked pasta for us. Haha.. Lucky this time there is no raw carrots or tomatoes. After dinner we send Didi Elliot for his chinese class. He looked so cute with the other kids and his teacher. While waiting for him to finish class, we went to have tea and chit chatted. When its time for us to leave, suddenly we just decided why not rent movie and stay over and watch. That's just the beginning of the crazy night. We played this game called Blokus. Quite a fun and interesting game. haha but not gonna explain how it is played. Had so much fun and laughter, laughing at Amos. Haha.. How he claimed to be Tai Dee king when he keeps shuffling the cards. Had so much fun playing with Elliot and Sharona too. Elliot is getting more mischievous, but he is still so adorable. Sharona is growing bigger and prettier. Really enjoyed our fellowship.

Elliot hiding underneath the table

Beauty Sharona

2007-09-25T23:04:00.000+08:00

Kids are just kids.. Though they are naughty at times, they have their cute and innocent side as well. Though they often give my headaches, they also give me many reasons to just smile at them and touch their heads. There is a new boy in the centre, Brenden is his name. He is 5 yrs old this year, K1 now. He is so cute.. so innocent, loves to talk, talk a lot.. Was task to shower him yesterday. It was my first time showering a kid, was pretty worried in the beginning but its quite fun to shower him and I think I was pretty good at it. Still trying my best to handle the kids in the best way which will not discourage them but motivate them. Trying my best not to lose my temper at them, not to shout at them. I know its not easy, but I'll keep trying..

4 heavenly headache kings

New Boy in Town

My Angels

Tired...

2007-09-23T20:03:00.000+08:00

The 'sian-ness' is back. I sigh almost wherever I go. I am in this stage of life, where I am hanging, neither here nor there. Almost 4 months have past, since I've completed national service. Its time for me to move on to the so called next stage of life. Its either to continue to study or work. If I am to pursue a degree, I have no idea at all what to study. I just don't know what my interest is!! What is wrong with me!!! Finally, temping at a before after school care center, found some interest in teaching. Tried applying for NIE, got rejected the first time. Tried a second, but still no reply after 1 month. Waiting is just so tiring.. such a turmoil.. Especially when there is so certainty to the thing you are waiting for.. I am so tired of waking, eating, sleeping.. So tired of trying to be right with God but keeping failing over and over again. I am not doing what God wants me to.. Am I one of those kingdom subject to be thrown out? God help me..

I Love U because....

2007-08-22T23:03:00.000+08:00

So why do you love me? Erm.. I love you because..... When being ask for the reasons why one loves another, people can come out with 101 reasons.. Because you are pretty, smart, caring, friendly.. bla bla bla.. But what it the meaning of true love? Christian view of love? Yes, there are reasons behind why we love someone, but what if he or she changes? Will your love remain unchange? We should love like how Christ laid down his life for the church.. Though the church are full of sinners, people who are enemies of God, Christ still loves the church.. So that is how our love should be too.. True love is not just about loving a person, but to love an imperfect person perfectly..

Rejection

2007-08-16T22:40:00.000+08:00

I think given a choice, nobody will wanna face rejection. Was just too bored at home and thinking about rejection. There are many kinds of rejection, be it in a relationship, while looking for job and bla bla bla.. Was just asking myself, now as a Christian, what will happen to me if I face rejection in the future.. Be it what kind of rejection, it will never be easy to face it.. I know that in the end I will still have God with me.. I shouldn't worry about all these.. But I am not Jesus, I am Richmond.. I will still need to go through the emotional warfare after the rejection.. But I am sure, in the end, I will still be back with God.. I am thankful that I have God to throw all my burdens and worries to.. It is a good way to share your problems if they are too personal to share with others. Just throw everything to God, He wants us to do so.. But we have to keep in mind, whatever happens, we must live worthy life cos everything is in God's hand. When God closes a door, He will definitely open another door for you.. Think I have reach a point when there's nothing much I can do, be it my career or anything other things. So I'll just commit everything into God's hand, pray according to His will.. I know things are always easier said than done, but we have to keep challenging ourselves, not to give up.. And while waiting, I'll just continue to seek God's righteousness continue to grow and mature as a Christian.. Amen

confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse

2007-07-31T00:08:00.001+08:00

confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse confuse

Life is like a monopoly game...

2007-07-16T22:31:00.000+08:00

Life is like a monopoly game, in the end, everything goes back into the box. In a monopoly game, the main idea is to be rich, have lots of money, properties and houses and buildings. To beat the other opponents in terms of wealth. But have we ever thought, in the end, all the paper money and deeds, all of them will be kept back into the box. They are not real, not eternal.

This reminds us as Christians, in life, what do we seek, things that are eternal or things are in heaven? We should seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. What we really really need, are already kept in us for heaven. Isn't it comforting that God has promised to take care of our future. That in the, we will be in paradise with Him. No more pain, no more sufferings. Everything will be perfect.

There are many analogies about Christian life. But I personally like this one; Christian walk is like a train ride. The train is already moving, meaning Christ has already died for us, saving us. There is nothing else we can do, but to hang on to the handles that are in the train. While we head towards our final destination, the train will shake, refering to trials in life. We just have to keep hanging on, persevering in our Christian walk, keep trusting God, putting our faith and focus on the cross. Even if we fall into temptations, all we got to do, is to realize our mistakes and confess to God. He will definitely forgive our sins.

Hang on brothers and sisters..

PTBC 2007 - NUS

2007-07-14T00:14:00.000+08:00

Applied for PTBC twice but only went for the conference once. Paid $100 for the first PTBC last year, but due to some last minute injury, couldn't really make it as its rather inconvenient. Today is first day of PTBC, everything thing is great. Only problem is that I feel a bit feverish and weak in the morning. Having sore throat too. Went to buy Strepsils, Panadol Strong and Hicee Vitamin C tablets. This year's speaker is Rev Mike Raiter. Funny Liverpool borned Australian. Principal of the Bible College of Victoria (Melbourne, Australia). Great speaker with great attendance. At least a 100 over brothers and sisters coming together to learn about Wealth and the Christian. Had a lot of fun learning and joking together. I even helped Andrew to be back up singer. So pai seh, got to stand on the stage to sing. Like my mini concert like that. Thankful that I didn't went out of tune. LOL

--------------------------------------

After the last talk, we went to have some supper. So we went to a cafe called K Gourmet Cafe. Had a piece of one of my favourite carrot cake. Really taste very good. One of the best carrot cake I've tried. Food there are very affordable, student price, food taste not bad too..

--------------------------------------

Went back and first thing is try to connect to the wireless. Had sooo much problem trying to connect. The signal strength is so weak. Took me quite sometime to find the correct spot to have "some" signal. Strength is always low.. Takes so long to load a full website. Worst thing is can't connect to msn. Haha.. While trying to connect, something funny happen. Ray and Benjamin was in my room. Then Ray spotted a cockroach in my toilet.

All of us are afraid of cockroach. Do not dare to catch so tried to kill. Haha.. Tried to smack it with my sandals but kind of difficult as the front part is curved up. So in the end, Ray used the shower to kill the cockroach. He turn on the water to the fullest. Not only to the fullest also to the hottest. Its really so hot that so much steam was formed. In the end the poor cockroach was cooked to death. Haha.. 3 big guys afraid of a small cockroach. That was the most funniest and enjoyable time here at PTBC at the moment. 1 and 1/2 more day to go. Hope to be able to learn more on how to handle our wealth..

I miss Didi Elliot!!

2007-07-12T20:06:00.000+08:00

Thank God for the smooth delivery of baby Sharona. Wai and family have been in Australia for few weeks. Really missing them alot. Went to Queensway Shopping Centre the other day, reminded me of the day me, Elliot and Wai going there to buy shorts. How Elliot run about and hide behind the clothes. Miss going to their house and play with Elliot. Watching cartoon with him. Haiz.. Miss Maria's scolding during music practise, miss her raw vegetables during dinner, miss her butter corn too!! Miss meeting up with Wai, doing Colossians or going out to look for jerseys.

Was first rejected by NIE, so tot maybe I should go continue to study to get a degree. Thought for very long but still cant decided what my interest is. So tot why not just continue in IT line since I have a Diploma in Internet Computing. Almost registered with SIM to do a Bach in IT with Uni of Wollongong. But after working at the care centre, I really begin to love the kids there. Was teaching some primary 2 kids maths today. Kept reminding myself to be patient with them. Not to show a sign of impatience in my actions and tone of voice. Glad that I did quite well when I was teaching some kids who are a bit slow in understanding. So I guess I will try to apply for NIE again. Give it another try.

Loving my new phone so much. Cool look, good features. Though the camera is a bit slow and doesn't work very well at night, most importantly is that it is a slide phone and its not "very" expensive. Battery life works well too, not like how others comment it about being weak. Guess maybe cos I dun use the music player and camera often.

Life and priorities..

2007-07-07T01:14:00.000+08:00

All people have priorities in life. Guess the main difference is whether you are a Christian or not. Non-Christians will tend to put it on studies, career and family. Underlying the non-Christian's world-view is usually a search for success, happiness and pleasure based on what the world-system values highly; money, success, power, prestige.

"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world - the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does - comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever."
1 John 2:15-17

For Christians our goal should be to know God better every day through personal time with Him in the Word. This includes knowing one's spiritual gifts and determining the ministry God has called each one of us to. As responsible Christians we usually will need to get a job to support ourselves. If married, we have a responsibility to our families that is always high on the list of priorities. We can not serve God very well if we don't know what He is like and what He is doing in the world.

No matter what ministry are we in, the most immediate ministry that God has pre-destined us with is our family. There is no point being heavily involved in church and neglect your family. We can't have split personalities. Behaving a way in church and another when we are at home.

If a preacher has a wife, and his wife is seriously ill, its only right for him to stop preaching temporarily, and put full attention to take care of his wife till she recover. In a family, having a healthy prayer life is very important. It is essential for growth and for tuning in to what God is doing in the world. Prayer is God's way of drawing us closer to Him.

God only gave us 24 hours a day. 8 hours is spend for sleeping. We spend the rest of the 16 hours doing many things. We can't be doing everything. We have to know which areas in life to focus in. Studies and career should never come in the way of God and our family which includes church. Not enough time and too busy is just an excuse. If we find that we are too busy, then its time for us to forsake some areas in life. We can never juggle with too many things at a go. There is family, studies or work, ministry in church and God. If we try to juggle them all, the end result is that nothing will be done in the best way.

God never promised the ride wouldn't be bumpy, but He did promise that He'll sit right beside us the entire way. Things may not get better today or tomorrow, but slowly, little by little, God will make sense out of it all and set us back on the right path. The trick is to stay focused on the right priorities.

Be my guide, Oh Lord

2007-07-04T22:05:00.000+08:00

^{In Philippians 4 : 6-7, God says,

6}Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

There are many things in life I worry about. First was NS. Now that my NS stage is done with, studies and other worries in life all pile up. God told us not to be anxious, but present all my requests to Him. This is an area in life I really struggle in. Not putting enough trust in God.

Kind of decided to further my studies in SIM with Uni Of Wollongong. Really not sure what my interests are, so decided to continue the IT line, therefore doing a part time course in Bach in IT.
Many things to worry and clarify about. How come Grace is doing a full time course which takes her 4 years and my part time course is only 1 and 1/2 years? Isn't part time course suppose to be longer? Even though I have exemptions how can a part time course be 1 and 1/2 years? Next thing to worry is my farewell with FOM. I will need to leave FOM for a while, due to lessons on Sat noon. Will my farewell affect anything in future? What will happen to my relationship with them? The answer is to trust in Him..

Thank God for the temp job at the care centre. Things are going well so far. I love the kids and the kids love me. Though some of them are quite mischevious and rebellious, they still listen to you when you are firm yet nice to them. Some needs more attention, need the extra push to do their work, if not they will take hours to finish a simple assignment. Some just wants your attention to be on them, keep asking you questions. Some are just so cute and funny, which makes you simply love them. God help me to be a good example in this job, be it to the kids or colleagues.

Wai has left for Perth. Spent the whole night with him before he left. Had supper at a prata place together with Amos and Benjamin. Didnt sleep much, was busy packing his luggage and talking to him. He has been a very close brother to me, who I tell all my troubles and joys to. Who calls me in the middle of the night to talk to me when I needed someone. I miss Elliot, I miss Maria, and I am starting to miss Wai.. Cant believe I am starting to tear again when I think of them. Little Elliot whom I play with whenever I am over at their place. The fun times seeing how cute he is. His crazy ideas and funny moments. All the sharing and good food provided. The raw tomatoes and cucumbers. Haha.. I will be looking forward to the day they come back for good...

Pink is COOL!

2007-06-06T02:34:00.000+08:00

I never like the color pink. Never will I wear a pink top or anything pink. Everything except this. This pink plastic which I lost it 2 years ago. Sooo happy to have it back. My pink IC is finally in my wallet again. Know its really bad to boast around, but can't help it but to take my IC to show off to all those who just got enlisted.

Finally met up with some of my sec sch friends. Me, Vishnu, Bai Kai and Yong Yong. Met up to play ps2, had supper then went to play pool at parkway. Long long time since we met. Yong is going to Aussie soon, to further studies. So have to spend more time together before he flies.

Got shocked on my way back. In the middle of the night, at about 2am. I saw a indian guy roller bladding under the void deck. Why will anyone roller blade at this time. Some weird guy.

Still trying to get use to the "dun have to wake up early" and "can sleep late and wake up late" mindset. Has been a while since I can do whatever and whenever I want.

Flying to Shanghai this Friday. Really looking foward to this break after 2 years of national service. Will not be able to attend FOM and church this week. Gonna miss all of them...

ORD LOH!!!!

Time Not Enough..

2007-05-28T23:31:00.000+08:00

I have no time, too many things in life. Too tired after a long day in school. These are reasons I have been hearing from people. God gave us 24 hours a day. We spend about 8 hours sleeping, which is about a third of a day. We spend the other two third of our day, bathing, eating, go to school, go to work... Doing things we have to do and things we enjoy doing. Things we have to do includes work, school, eat.. Things we enjoy doing are like our leisures, reading, sports, games..
The problem is, do we include reading the bible and talking to God in our "have to do" and "enjoy doing" part of our life. If has to be in the "have to do" part, even though we do not include in into the "enjoy doing" part. Reading and praying are commands given by God. We have time to watch our favourite TV series, to play our favourite game, read books, comics and play our favourite sports. Why don't we have time to read about God and talk to Him? To me, its all about priortizing. Who do we put before us. God or ourselves? I myself have the same problem, and I am now going to make an effort to read and talk to God before I sleep, no matter how tired I am.. Having accepting Jesus as Lord, our lifes are controlled by Him. Therefore there is a need for us to know more about Him and talk to Him.. I pray for all Christians, to have the desire and discipline to read God's words. To put God before everything..

8 more days to ORD!!

2007-05-18T00:32:00.000+08:00

8 more working days to ORD.. Finally, going to finish 2 years of imprisonment. Went to Wai's place for dinner and bible reading today. Continued with Colossians. Was reminded that Jesus is all that I need for my salvation. There's no need to add in other things. Adding in extra things means subtracting from what Jesus has already done. We should rely fully on Jesus for our slavation. Continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel we already have.

Had fun playing with Elliot again. And as usual, more funny and cute things from Elliot. After studying the book of Colossians, while praying, he kept insisting of praying for his friends in Singapore and Australia. Played soccer with him under the void deck while Maria prepares dinner. Me and Wai kept warning him that if he wants to play soccer, he musn't use his hands, if not we won't pass the ball to him. Haha.. So the way he stops the ball is trying to stop the ball by positioning the ball between his feet.

Maria prepared steak, with raw tomatoes, carrot, lettuce and potato salad for dinner. Haha, another episode of fear factor for me. Raw tomatoes and carrot. Ate up everything after all. Raw tomatoes doesn't taste that bad after all. After dinner, he told me, " Kor Kor Richman, its time for you to go back". Then I say ok bye.. Then he immediately asked me not to go yet, says that I have to bathe here, sleep here and play with him again the next day. haha.. The funniest thing was half way playing, he went to his four and start to give his constipated look again. This time he seems to be using a lot of force. Haha.. He did his poo poo in his diaper. That look is just sooo funny. Too bad I lost my camera phone, if not I can record that face of his. Haha..

After he got washed up, continued to play with him. Playing cooking and hide and seek. I purposely hide in the dark room that he can't find me. After a while he began to sound like crying. So I show myself and he ran to me and hug me, asking me not to leave him alone again. Haha.. He even say he love me.. Hahahahaha.. After playing, Wai prepared milk for him and after drinking, helped him brush teeth then he went to bed and I headed home.

6 more days to Athens..

13 more working days....

2007-05-10T22:51:00.000+08:00

13 more working days to go. Times are passing very slowly in office, due to not doing much work and slacking. Throwing all my work to my understudy. No one can say that I am mean to him, if I don't let him do everything, how will he learn, right? I still have to vet through his work to check for mistakes and guide him along. So not totally doing nothing.

Went to Wai's place after work. Dom and Yang was there too. Wai cooked us pasta as Maria is still recovering from the fall and she is pretty tired. Played with little Elliot while they do the cooking. Elliot is sooo cute. Haha.. Tried to confuse him while playing with him. Asked him, "Elliot, what sound do lion make?" Without hesitation, he roared. Then I asked again,"How about tiger?" He stood there, pondered while scratching his head, then he roared as well. Asked him what sound does fish make, then he made the f sound. Watched with him "Thomas the Train" on computer, kept insisting to sit on my lap. After dinner, he rudely snatched his little guitar from my hands, but looking at him playing the guitar with a funny but cute constipated face made me laughed. Was rather shocked and surprise and dinner when I went to the toilet for a leak. Was shock to see 6 ping pong balls in the toilet bowl. Immediately went out to ask Maria bout the balls, in case its Elliot who threw them in. The balls were used to train Elliot to use the toilet bowl to pee. They are there for him to shoot at. Haha.. But dun think that it worked on him.

Am thankful that I manage to sell away my ps2 slim. Posted my ad on SAF forum and found a buyer. Meeting him this weekend to pass him the console. Am so called using the money to pay for my mission trip and also my long waited Nokia E65. Haha..

15 more days to Athen..

To wait or not to wait....

2007-05-06T22:54:00.000+08:00

Pastor mention before during sermons, reasons why people wait and why people don't like to wait.

Why people wait? People wait because they are waiting for an important moment, the thing they are waiting for is what they want, they have no choice, its not up to them to decide to wait or not to.

Why people dun like to wait? Because the outcome might not be what they want, they just do not have the patience to wait, what they are waiting for is not what they desire.

For me, in life, there are a few important moments that I am waiting for. The main waiting is the coming back of my Lord and Savior Jesus, to bring me back to Heaven, to put an end to all my sufferings and sins.

Am also waiting for my national service to be over, to take a step into another stage of life. Most probably gonna work, can't see myself going back to school to study.

Also waiting for "her" to be ready. I know that she is not ready yet, I can't be selfish and just think of myself. Anything now will just not work, I have to wait for her to have the same thinking as me, looking to the future of having a life partner. It's not easy, as I am always tempted to confess. The feeling of waiting is just unbearable, feel like i'm going to blow. But she is an important person to me, so I will wait.

The shortest waiting is for 23 May to come. My Liverpool FC will face AC Milan. A repeat of 2005 Champions League Finals at Istanbul. This year it will be at Athens. With AC all out for revenge, really can't wait for kick off. Everything will be decided in a night. Hope there everything can be settled within normal time. COME ON MIGHTY REDS!

Lord, help me understand that no matter Liverpool wins or lose, no matter if she is meant for me or not, that I will still rejoice in what has been on the cross for me, the death of your Son that brought me life. Just pray that if everything is to your will, that things will work out. Provide me with patience, wisdom and self control.. Amen

WE ARE HEADING TO ATHENS!!!

2007-05-02T05:38:00.000+08:00

What a night of exciting and classic soccer. LIVERPOOL ARE IN THE FINALS!! WE ARE HEADING TO ATHENS!! Hate those nail biting moments, penalty kicks. Bring it on Man U or Milan!! Walk on! Walk on! With hope, in your arms! And You'll Never Walk Alone!! You'll Never Walk Alone!! The game tonight was like the finals in 2005, where we beat Milan on penalties, as it was raining cats and dogs. Its exactly the same atmosphere, heavy rains plus thrilling moments. Come on Liverpool!! Show the world are we are made of...

As the Red goes marching on..

2007-05-01T22:12:00.000+08:00

Tonight is the night. The night I've been looking forward for a long time. Its the 2nd league of the semi final of the Champions League. Chelsea bringing over a 1-0 lead from the first league. Liverpool must win Chelsea, no matter wad.. 4 more hours to kick off.. It will surely be hell of a match..

Today is Labour Day. Went to Sentosa with some of the youths. We played beach volley ball, frisbee and soccer. I even played cricket with 2 new made friends, one a South African and another a New Zealander. Stayed over at DOM's place last night. Tot can play x box and watch soccer with Dom and Yang, but yang flew our kite again. haha.. Woke up early morning at 7 to prepare sandwich for them. Make tune, egg mayo and egg mayo with crab sticks. All had fun a everything was good.. Went to Wai's place after tat, bathe there and the rest watched VCD while I fell asleep and snored on the sofa.

19 more days in the office. The day of ORD is getting nearer and nearer. I can smell my pink IC coming back to me. HAHA.. 2 years of National Service will come to an end soon. Can't wait for 1st June to come. Come to think of it, its really troublesome to ORD. Got to do some stupid online quiz to make sure that NSmen knows everything about reservist, so that we cant give any excuse of not knowing the system. Still got to do so many medical checkups and blood test, to ensure that we do not have HIV and not tortured in camp. Also need to do clearance, go around to collect signatures. 101 things to do.. haiz..

Have been a year plus since I have some feeling for her. Been having some difficult times, facing temptations to confess. I know I shouldn't as she is not ready and everything will just go so wrong. Been trying to get to know her better and talk to her more, but sometimes things just doesn't go the way I want it. Been trying to be very patient and tyring to handle it with Christ in the picture. Been praying for it. Pray for more self control and personal growth spiritually.

ORD LOH!!!

2007-04-15T00:48:00.000+08:00

Yeah!! 1 1/2 more month to ORD!! So excited, and looking foward to the plans in June. Time passes so fast, 2 years of NS is finishing soon. People ORD, I also ORD. People are slacking, doing nothing, walking around talking, but me? Busy working like a bull, busy clearing and handing over work to other departments. Feeling so unfair, but what to do? Haiz..

Went to Fish & Co for dinner with my boss on Tuesday. Its some form of ORD treat. Was flipping the menu and saw a new item, Whole Line Fish. Was rather curious so I asked the waitress. She told me that it's sea bass, and I "assumed" that it's sea bass fillet or something. To my surprise, when the dish was serve, its a whole piece of sea bass, deep fried on my serving dish, with its mouth open facing me. Was thinking how am I going to eat it. But manage to finish most of the meat though. Ordered a hot fudge brownie after the meal, tasted not bad as the hot brownie goes with the ice cream.

ATHENS HERE WE COME!!

2007-04-04T04:48:00.002+08:00

What a night of Champions League Football. A match that is worth for me to sleep early and wake up at 2am to watch. Final score PSV 0 - Liverpool 3 (Gerrard 27, Riise 49, Crouch 63) Stevie G with a hard opening header, a left footed cracker from Riise, followed by a high climbing header from Robot Crouch. 3 goals sealed the first league and wad a massive scoreline to bring back to Anfield. We are a foot and a half into the semis, so so close to Athens but yet so so far. Bring it on Chelsea or Valencia. The Mighty Reds are marching on!!

Did a silly thing in camp last Thursday and was given 2 extras. Sebastian was missing, so out of mischief and tot of bringing some laughter to the office. Created a missing email, with his photo in it and send it to some of the clerks. Was found out by the WO Ic of PD Section. Why is she so free to catch people from other sections, while her own clerks are busy sleeping or doing nothing, talking around. Had some revengeful thoughts when i was punished with 2 extras, as i don't think the matter is so serious till i must get 2 extras. Was already reprimanded by my mdm. Well, as everything is worth it, brought laughters to the other NSF. LOL.. Must learnt to forgive and forget, as God has freely forgiven all my sins as well. Anyway, have learnt to take it as a grown up.

Mountain of worries..

2007-04-02T21:23:00.000+08:00

Worries after worries. Before 1 can be solve another comes. So many things to worry about in life. Been reminding myself not to worry too much bout the future, what to work as, who will be my the other half. But just can't help but to worry. Just have to keep praying in this area as the bible has stated clearly bout not to worry bout all these earthly things.

" So do not worry, saying," What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." NIV Matthew 6:31-34

ORD LOH!!! Finally! ORDing on 1st June. Less than 2 months to ORD. Time really flies, 2 years of national service is finishing soon. Next step is to enjoy myself than find work. Already planned my June, couple of events coming up. From 8 to 13, I will be in Shanghi. 14 to 16 there will be youth retreat. Still deciding whether I will be fit for the mission trip, starting either 17 or 18, for 1 week.

Really exicted for the upcoming Nite Cycling. Did alot of preparation for it, so pray that everything will be turn up well. All will be able to complete the journey and enjoy themselves. Most importantly for the non believers to have a chance to hear God's words.

PSV VS Liverpool tmr morning. So looking foward to it, guess I will probably stay awake to catch it. GO MIGHTY REDS!!!

Prayer, the ultimate weapon

2007-03-21T23:27:00.000+08:00

Prayer, its a very powerful weapon God has given to us. Its a privilege that God has given us, its the way to talk to God. Through prayer, we call on the name of our Lord, cry out our problems and sorrows. Through prayer, we also confess our sins to God and ask for forgiveness. And He who is faithful and just will forgive our sins. Through prayer, we give thanks to God, for His blessings and promises. As all this come to us freely and undeservingly, the immediate and ongoing response for Christian is thanksgiving. Through prayer, we also grow and persevere. In prayer, we can pray for each other, for wisdom in the spirit, to know God better. To have the eyes of our heart open, to see the Hope we have in Christ. All these are to help us persevere in our Christian walk. As life in this world are full of setbacks and temptations. By having wisdom to know God more and having our hearts open to see the Hope in Christ, we can be reminded of who God is, and what He has done for us. Indeed, God is a sovereign God, who has everything in control. He has sent his only Son to die for us, to redeem us, to save us and change us. Changing us to be like his Son, as we await patiently in this sinful world. Facing temptations and setbacks to pull us down. So as Christians and having this privilege to pray, urge fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to be prayerful. Pray for one another, to grow in Christ. Not to give up despite facing temptations and setbacks. Give thanks to God for everything, do not take him for granted. And also not forgetting to confess your sins to him and pray for forgivness. God is forever ready to forgive us. Amen

Confused, Confusion, Confusing

2007-03-19T23:30:00.000+08:00

I am confused. Living everyday in confusion. Future is confusing. So many decisions to make for my future. Not really worrying, just confused on how to plan it. Work or study? Or do both together? If work, as what? If study, what and where? So many big decisions to make, don't feel like making them, but I know I have to, somehow. Just pray for guidance and wisdom on this area.
Lost my phone on Friday. Before setting off for the nite cycling recci, was happily smsing, till the state that I forget to zip my pouch when I set off. Think I dropped my phone somewhere near my place. Thank God for the book of James, that my view of worldly possession have changed. Wasn't really sad bout the lost. Had a super tiring recci.. First set off from home at 930hrs, cycled all the way to St Hilda's that realize my phone is missing. So got to trace back all the way back home to look for it. Can't find, then cycled all the way to Pasir Ris, fisher man village to meet dom, win, belle and daze. From there we set off to East Coast Park, via Tampines and Bedok. Rested at Mac then continued with the recci. From ECP went all the way to the extreme left. Original plan was to cycled to Changi Village, but drop that idea in the end, as it is really far and dangerous. So cycled all the way back to Pasir Ris, funny thing was I was cycling my own bike, not need to return as it was not rented, and I got to cycle pass my home to get to Pasir Ris. I could have just go home but I went back to Pasir Ris with the others. Had breakfast there, then cycled home. Was soooo super tired and painful. haha...

Learnt a new thing during bible study this week. Didnt know that when we don't pray, we are acutally sinning against God. All the while tot that if we don't pray just don't pray, nothing big about it. Pray that with this new knowing, there will be a change to my prayer life. To be more prayerful. More importantly is not to make it a daily routine to pray. Not planning a time table that I have to pray at 7am or 10pm daily, but more of a natural desire to want to pray to God, submitting all of life to Him.

Trusting and keep trusting

2007-03-08T22:53:00.000+08:00

Have been doing alot of thinking lately. Questions about my future, what shall I do after I ord? Should I study or should I work? If study, what to study? If work, what to work? Is she meant for me? When should I confess? Should I leave or should I stay? Should I say yes or no? Many a times, our future just seems so blur and so far ahead, while time will just fly pass without making a noise. All we can do, is to trust God and keep trusting God. Trusting that He has been there before us, everything is the best for us. Do not question or blame got if we do not get what we want.

3 more months to ORD and this 3 months seems to be sooo long. Time seems to have slowed in the office. Weekday always seems sooo long and weekends sooo short. Been quite tired lately. Too many commitments in life. Have to sit down and plan carefully what to commit to and why to commit? Not to commit for the wrong reason. Things are going to get busier as easter and the youth chalet is coming up. Really looking forward to the holiday to Perth. Hope that it will really happen but not just a tot.

Went through the first bible study on prayer on Wednesday and found it very interesting. Prayer is a very powerful gift that we Christians have. But are we praying correctly? We tend to pray for things regarding our earthly issues. Pray for work, pray for school, pray for health. But have we really pray for our spiritual growth? Pray to be more mature in Christ. To show love to each other? We have to also keep in mind that as we pray to God as our friend, He is also the God who is going to judge us. Feel that we must have the desire to want to pray to God, not only when we need help, but also to give praises and thanks when things go well. Having a real desire to want to pray to God, rather than making it a routine to pray. Making it a want rather than a must.

Went to Wai's place for dinner on Tuesday. Maria cooked spaghetti for us, which came along with a bowl of salad. At first I tot it was just a bowl of green lettuce, to my surprise to find smoke salmon, raw carrots and cucumbers underneath. Haha, these are thing which I do not dare to eat. Its all raw and almost raw. The eeww feeling or the raw taste. But since Maria took to trouble to prepare, I just ate everything up with complaining. It wasn't that bad after all, being the first time eat smoke salmon, raw carrots and cucumbers. Haha, Di Di Elliot is soo cute. Keeping taking out his toys to show me. He even completed a jig saw puzzle of 100 by himself while Maria was sleeping. So amazing, he's only 3! Went to Queensway Shopping Center with Wai and Elliot after dinner. Had so much fun seeing Elliot doing and saying funny things. Bought myself a new pair of adidas shorts too.

HELP!! I NEED A BREAK!!

2007-01-29T22:36:00.000+08:00

I am feeling tired, worn out and sick. I need a break. I need a holiday!! I will be going for one after no matter, no matter what's ahead on my schedule. Think will be flying to Perth, for 2 weeks at least. Need a break from Singapore, everything good n bad.. I just need a break. Will be a good time for me to do lots of thinking, reflection, planning.

Weekends are always so short, cos they are days spent with people I love most. But there are times when time seems so slow, when you are waiting for things you want to happen.. Dear God, what have you planned for me ahead? Only if I can take a peep at it.

Was sick since last Thursday, am down with flu, fever, cough, sore throat. Kept swallowing down panadol cold relief, cos i wanna get well to play soccer on Saturday. Dont wannt spread my germs to others around too. Finally get to see Wai and hear his voice live, not thru phone or sms. Was rather shock to talk to Elliot on Friday noon. Havent seen him for months, expecting him to forget bout my name. When the phone was passed to little Elliot, his first words are "Hello, Kor Kor Richman.. " Andrew must be sad, cos Elliot forgot his name. haha

Why are there so many people born in the month of January? I need both my hands and legs to count them. Quite frustrating, to see them celebrating bdae in the early period of the year. Cos I just celebrated mine not along ago, and now they are already 1 year older again. And I have to wait for another 10 months b4 mine comes again. lol.. stupid tots. I know its kinda late, but will like to wish happy belated birthday to: Vishnu, Kah, Irene, Fiz, Alicia, Melanie, En, Xian, Win, Char, Dace, Wai, Maria and ELLIOT!! Sorry for those I've left out, I am sick, hope you will forgive me.. haha

Had quite a fun Sunday afternoon. When to eat and shop at hougang point. Went to the NTUC there to shop with Aunt Jane, and while she does her shopping. Me pix edwin and justin took these photos..

This week, we are taught not to show favourtism and judge others. Not an easy thing to do, cos every little thing we say or think, we are already judging people. Must learn to treat each other fairly, not to be nice only to the people you like or are close with. Who we sit with in church and already reflect us showing favourtism. We tend to sit with people we always talk with, and neglect the more quiet ones and new comers. No matter what, we should never give up trying as God did not give up on us.. Strive on brothers and sisters..

*4 more months to ORD!!

Trials & Temptations

2007-01-21T00:03:00.000+08:00

What a rainy day it has been today. Rained the whole evening. Stupid rain spoilt our plans for soccer today. Cant wear the new shoe that I have bought.. Spent 60 bucks on it today. Looks and feels quite good, hope to be able to score more goals with it.

Since we can't play soccer, as it is raining, so we decide to go for some indoor games. Haha, in the end its bowling again. We have been bowling for the 4th time this time. Expensive game, so got to control a bit. After the upcoming FOM Bowling Tournament on 3rd Feb, we guys got to really cut down on bowling and play more soccer or any free games. Played quite well today, have not scored so high for a long time, so took a photo of it and not to offend the other bowlers, the
names are not shown.

Noticed something very funny about the socks they provide at the bowling alley. The brand of the sock is called "Darkie" and it has the logo of the old Darlie toothpaste, the black man with white teeth.

---------------------------------------------

Learnt many things at today's Bible Studies. Learnt that we should not just be hearers, but that we must also be doers of God's word. We should not just hear His words and do nothing about it, we must practise what we preach. But the main and new thing I have learnt, is the difference between Trials and Tempations.

Trials are from God, they are there to test our faith and we should find true joy from trials. Cos when we undergo different trials, it will test our faith and produces steadfastness. In time, we will be perfect and complete, not lacking of anything. We do not find true joy by winning a lucky draw, or scoring all A's in the exam, as all these are temporal. Its when we are perfect and brought back to heaven, that's where true joy is. Its not easy to understand and agree with it, may we continue to encourage one another and be steadfast under trials.

And what about temptations? They do not comes from God, as tempatations are there to pull us away from God. But temptations are not totally bad if we do overcome and become victorious over them. Therefore we should never give up when we face trials or temptations. We should persevere and always go back to the Bible and pray to God for guidance.

Thank You Boss

2007-01-09T20:21:00.000+08:00

Really thankful to my officer, for tolerating and forgiving all my careless mistakes. He has never ask me to sign any extras before, despite always getting him into trouble and in the end need him to help me cover my mistakes. He's the most welfare officer and I am thankful to have him as my officer...

Up or down I go?

2007-01-07T22:32:00.000+08:00

Though I am now a Christian, I do not think that I have been living a life and is so called worthy of God. In fact, everyday that I live, I have been sinning. As easy as a simple ungodly thought, I have already sin, so don't talk bout other sins that have to be physically commited. I know that we still have our old body with us, though we are given a new spirit, but I just keep commiting the same sin over and over again. Sometimes I just wonder, will I be save when the Lord comes? Knowing that Jesus had already died for me, sins have been forgiven, but I ain't living a life worthy to Him. I will still lose my inheritance if my life does not change. Think the first step to do is to have a consistent and solid quiet time with God daily. Thats the basic of basic that we must do. In order to know God better, thats the only way. But the problem now is, my quiet time is not consistent. Do for a few days, then stop for a few weeks. It seems that I only turn to God when I am in trouble, otherwise when I am doing fine, I will put God in a corner of my mind. This is not the right thing to do. All of us have to put God in the center of our life. Its not easy but if we continue to strive on, with the help of prayer and also encouragement from other. I believe that we all can reach that goal. I am sure I am not the only person facing this problem. So continue to hang on guys.. Share in each other prayers need. Tolerate one another, love one another. Love God by putting Him in the center of your life.

Why is time crawling now?

2007-01-07T18:00:00.000+08:00

People always say that time flies, but why is time crawling now? The last 6months of my ns life seems to be so slow. Have to plan my leave and off properly, so that the last few months will seems shorter. But think of the procedures I have to go thru before ording makes me a bit sian, but do health check ups (ffi), get so many signatures from so many different people. What should I do after ord? Kind of sick of studying and parents not really finanial ready to send me to Uni. Go out to look for a job? What can i do? Problems that I have to face when my ord date gets nearer. Pray for God's guidance on my future, be it in my love life and also working life.

Had a tiring weekend this week. Played cpt's ball, soccer and basket on saturday, under the blazing afternoon sun. Had lots of fun though, playing games with the guys and girls of FOM. sob sob.. liverpool is out of FA Cup!!!! all thanks to arsenal!! haizz.. what can i say bout it? gonna face arsenal in a few more days again, this time in league cup. Hope that liverpool will win this time. If not it will be so humiliating to be kick out of 2 cups by same team.

Had a crazy and fun Sunday too.. We had a crazy $20.20 dim sum buffet at Dragon Gate Restaurant. We ordered so much that we got to force oursleves to finish it up. The food wasn't
really great too.

After the stomach bursting dim sum buffet, we went to play bowling at SAFRA Mount Faber. We divided ourself to hougang and non hougang. In hougang we have jenn yang, andrew and dominic. Non hougang we have justin, me and benjamin. We won the first set, but the Hougang got their form, and continue to win the next 2 sets. haha, had lots of fun. Expecially watching andrew bowl. Didnt know he can play quite well, as his funny liang po po post.

Really hope to have more outings with the youths, so to be able to know some of them better and also to grow and love each other in christ. Weekends just pass so quickly, its another 5 days of boring ns life. Cant wait for next sat..

Love Jesus and feed on His words

2006-12-25T21:23:00.000+08:00

Was greatly disturbed by what Pastor Joshua taught us during our Church Camp. That if we do not love Jesus, living a life worthy of Him. If we continue to live a life controlled by our will and not God's, there is a possibility that we might lose our inheritance. Whether we will lose it or not, we have no say about it, it is up to God to decide. But if we continue to feed on His words, love Him by listening to Him, I am sure the eternal inheritance will be in Heaven waiting for us. So i urge fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, to consistently feed on His words and love Him. I know its not easy to do so, with all the stress in work and school and I confess that I am struggling in it too. So let us all take this opportunity as a start, to start reading the bible and praying to God, make it part of our daily life.

An Amazing Night..

2006-12-25T12:37:00.000+08:00

Came back from church camp at Pulai Desaru a few days ago. Its a long long journey there.. Not very long actually, but due to some lousy driver we got, who got into some dispute with the officers while trying to cut the long queue. The ridiculous thing was he tried to use his bus to knock one of the officer when the officer was standing at a position, not letting the bus join back the queue. Desaru's beach is so rough and choppy. But its a quite a view though. haha. Due to December period, it rained almost everyday. But we still manage to have some outdoor activities before it started to rain again, THANK GOD!! Don't really like the food there. For the first day its still alright, but the food they serve for the next few days are almost same. Made a fool out of myself during our show time. I was to dress nerdyly and dance like William Hung. haha.. Now everyone knows me for being Richy Hung!! Due to the rains, on our way back. the river along kota tinggi was flooded.. Heard that the restaurant we eat in and the shop we shopped in was flooded too..

Church Camp 2006
Me and Mel

Finally! The Big Day has come.. 22nd December, the day all of us have been looking to. The day of the musical, An Amazing Night. We practised very hard for the past few weeks and all of us were anxious. Thank God that the crowd was great and most of the space was filled. Surprisingly, I think that the actual performance is the best compared to all the rehearsals. Kind of screwed up when its my turn to do the scripture reading. Haha, cos to nervous that I jump to the next sentence without reading actual line. Worst still, theres a part where I tot it was Jesus speaking, but I have no impression of pronouncing the name Jesus, so i paused for a moment to confirm if I did miss the name Jesus or not.

After the Musical
(Sara, Me, Mel, Meli, Char and Ervin)

Kind of quarreled with mum over some small issue, so decieded to "run out of house".. haha, or in nicer words stay out for a new days. Everything is ok now..

Just came back from Aunt Liza's place for Christmas gathering. Beatrice and Amanda are back from States.. Ryan and Ray grew taller. Everything looks older.. haha.. Time really passes, think this is the 3rd or 4th Christmas gathering we had together. But everything gathering is always so fresh and warm. Fun and full of laughthers too.. With another baby to come next year, guess the fun will never end.. This year was rather different for me, did not join them for much game. Just feel so tired, maybe its the church camp and all the rehearsals we had for the musical.

Ryan in his Tigger Suit.. Sooo Cute!
Me, Beatrice and Amanda

i am here cos you are here..

2006-11-22T20:36:00.000+08:00

Wai finally left for Perth.. Slight change of plan, they're going back to settle some personnal issue, so got to postpone his studies for a year. Though they will be back soon, but they will still be gone next year. haha.. Many people went to send him off.. Hope that he like the card i made for him..

Getting things done slowly. But at least things are getting done. Finally done with the script, designing the invitation cards and polo tees. Cards printed, but need more, running out fast. Just settled the embroidering of polo tees, now waiting for them to be done to be collected. Now its left with the rehearsal for musical skit and practising of choir singing, really hope that all of us can feel the urgency and start to really practise hard for it.

Things at work are getting better, maybe cos I am more used to it and starting to master it. One thing I cant stand is that newer clerks are scolding me slack, when my job is definitely more than theirs. Maybe cos I got more offs, so they jealous??

Taking relation problem slowly, don't wanna rush things. Slowly developing.. Still no process, but handling everything to God. Hope that things will work out.. God has everything planned and ready for us. Believe that everything happens for a reason.

Looking forward to church camp and christmas. 2 major events in december.. Pray for good weather and safety for all of us. That we can grow in love and also encourage and know one another better..

too many work, too little time

2006-11-07T22:12:00.000+08:00

Today is a crazy day for me, whole morning rushing to complete reports and preparing case files. Most of them are supposed to be completed days ago, but have no time and lazy to do it. The coming few days will be even busier, got more datelines to meet and more reports to generate and send out.

Went to Sakae Sushi for lunch today. Its some farewell lunch for 2 mdms who are leaving. Its my first time eating Udon and some other japanese food. Though I tried the food, I still don't really like Japanese food. haha. Most of the dishes i ate was fried scallop, dunpling, tao pok sushi and fried fish. Guess I am ok with the rice, its just the seaweed and the raw seafood.

Today while going home, I actually saw someone wearing the same polo tee as me. So pai seh.. Its the red and white stripe liverpool tee that pix bought for me. That guy even looked at me and kiss the liverpool logo. Haha

Its hard to say goodbye..

2006-10-25T22:19:00.000+08:00

Had a great time at Sentosa on Tues. Went there for a youth outing. Have to really cherish the available time with Wai and family. We played frisbee, water captain's ball and soccer there. Was so tired but had lots of fun. Had a first encounter with jellyfish in open water. It was a real big one, probably size of the metal frame of a standing fan..

In chinese there's a saying which means that in this world there isn't a never ending banquet. It goes the same with the time we have with Wai, even though he is leaving only for 3 years ++. Being close with wai and family, even before he leaves, I've already begin to miss Elliot, Wai and Maria. Elliot now calls me kor kor richman, but I wonder if he will still remember me when he grows older and return. Anyway I wish them all the best over at Aussie.

Feelings are such weird things, its so hard to control. I am referring about feelings for the oppo sex. Sometimes you see each other everyday, but feelings might not develope. In some situation, you only get to see that person once a week and you will miss that person through out the other days. When you are not with that person, you'll feel incomplete and lonely, and you really enjoy yourself when that person is around you. The worst situation is when you have feelings for someone, yet you are afraid of confessing it, worrying that you might get rejected and eventually leading to losing a friend as well. That's the situation I am facing now. What should I do? I really don't know. Confess or not to? AHHHHH!! As Christian, there are some areas where we must consider before going into a relationship. The first priority is that he/she must also be a Christian. He/she must not be a blood relative and also not of same sex. God eventually had in mind who is for us and whose not. We will only get to know who your he/she is until you get married. LOL, sounds confusing? Well, just got to take things a step at a time and not rush it as I really don't wanna lose a friend or make things awkard for people. :D

busy, busier, busiest...

2006-09-10T21:41:00.000+08:00

Been quite busy for the past few weeks, got many things to do. Busy with church, work and family. Manage to come out with a last minute outline of the Christmas Musical. The first one was commented to be more teenager. Need to redo so that it can target on the young adults and other age groups also. Also manage to finish designing the invitation cards for the musical. Next is to come out with the script, recci helping hand (as it will be held there), singing group polo tee design, email everyone and get green light from consistory for the printing of the card and tee, contact helping hand bout the event (for using their space and also preparing of props and food). Very busy, but I'm enjoying what I am doing. :D

Had a bbq at pasir ris park with family on friday night till saturday morning. Whole night playing games, talking, singing and laughing. Had so much fun as it was quite a while since we had one. The wings marinated by aunt liza was very nice, but too bad not enough. We had bacon, satay, otar and many more. I even made a police report that night, haven't did one for a while. Some group of malay teenagers, mainly guys, were making noises in the toilet, banging and shouting when its already 3am? I know that its far from residential area, but its still a public place. Manage to stay awake the whole night until early morning, I finally can't take it and took a nap on the bench. Was sleeping then suddenly woke up, to notice that I got sunburned on my face. Skin starts to get itchy and peeling. Was quite hideous and raw that I got to skip the talk at YFC. Wai and some other uncle didn't go for the talk, but they still decided to play soccer at helping hand. Called me along, keep persuading me till I agreed with them. But was too tired to get up and bathe, and I slept my afternoon away. Sorry for flying your old kites, uncles..

In work wise, trying very hard to learnt as much as I can, getting familiarize with things, how to prepare the different types of charge report and follow up reports. Trying to be more careful when preparing too, not to make mistakes. Cos if there are, and if it is sent, I'll be in deep trouble, which my officer always say, I screw up. Trying to build good relationship with fellow NSFs and madams and officers. So that if I need any help, or get into any trouble, thing can be solved easier.

Learnt a very important point at bible study today. Was reminded that true life comes from Jesus and nothing else. Was motivated that Jesus did came down for us. From Genesis, when man sinned, there this cycle of falling and death. Thankful that Jesus came down to and will stop this cycle. Where we will have life. In response, we should really live our lifes to Him, I know its not easy, with the old body and temptations around us. Just pray thatthe youths can all continue to grow and encourage one another. Amen

A day's break

2006-08-31T23:16:00.000+08:00

Took a day off from work today. Applied for leave cos in the evening got singing practise at uncle simpson's place. Spend the whole morning sleeping, watching tv and playing games. Haven't spend a day like that for a long time. Thank God for the day of rain, the weather is so good to sleep. Haiz. Looking at the time, I have less than 6 hours to sleep. Got to be super early in camp tomorrow. Got some big event in camp, don't know its RSAF open house or day.

Finally got my baby back from simpson's place. My bike has been there for weeks. Got no time to collect it since we went cycling at east coast. Cycled to candace's place after singing practise. Went to see gong gong and ma ma. Haven't been there for quite some time. Finally, tomorrow is Friday, a day most people will be looking forward to as the weekends are approaching. Why can't there be 4 weekdays and 3 weekends, more balance right. Haiz..

On Wednesday, I tried to share the gospel with my officer and some other colleagues. Just find it curious, how offended they can get. They asked me to stop whatever I want to say immediately. They claimed that Christians are very forceful people. That we like to force people to listen and believe. They also don't understand why Christians are so enthu to share the gospel. I gave them this example that if they won a lucky draw or something, something good, they will also have to enthu to want to share it with others. But they still don't understand. Is it what the bible always say, that those who don't believe in Jesus, are blind, in darkness. Jesus is light. When darkness comes into light, everything is revealed, they will be in shameful nakedness. Thats why they are so offened when they come close to the light??

Are you in or out ???

2006-08-21T19:18:00.001+08:00

Finally back to work after 5 days of rest at home. I must admit that I am kinda still in the MC mood, not ready to go back to work yet. First day of work today, been a busy day. Busy preparing charge report to charge servicemen who tries to be funny with the law.

Guess I am getting use to the travelling time to get to and back from my base. It takes me more than 3 hours to go to and fro. I have to take a bus to Bedok interchange, then catch a train to Jurong, then transfer to Choa Chu Kang. That's not all, still have to take another bus into the middle of Choa Chu Kang. Finally then will I reach my base. I think the origin of Tengah Airbase must be from Hokkien. Cos in Hokkien "teng" means long, refering to the long journey you need to take before being able to arrive there. lol..

Have seen many people who claims to be Christian. And why do they say that they are Christians? The most common answer is because they believe in Jesus. But the main thing is not just to believe in Jesus. During youth fellowship on saturday, I've learnt something very important and it really struck me hard. Many people thinks that once they believe in Jesus, they will be save forever. Its not wrong to say that, but its also not totally right.

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said,
"If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

John 8 : 31 - 32

In John chapter 8, verses 31 to 32, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." What is true discipleship? It is not barely believing in Jesus, you have to hold to His teaching. Cos knowing then, will you know the truth and only the truth will set you free. Its how we live our everyday life that matters. When we say the sinners' prayer, we say that we accept Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of our lifes. To be the Lord of our lifes, means that our lifes belong to Jesus, we have to live our daily life for Him. I know that it is not easy to do so, as the temptations in this sinful world is too great and we still have our old sinful body with us. Like to challenge all fellow follower of Christ to ask yourself, "Do you just take Jesus as your Savior, and forgot about being our Lord as well? Are you living a life that's pleasing to God and glorifing Him?" Only the truth will set you free..

its common, dont give up..

2006-08-17T00:01:00.000+08:00

Have you ever had the one moment of enthusiasm, to really want to be right with God. To live a life that is of worthy to Him? But it was only for that moment, and the next minute this enthusiasm fades away? Have you ever had that moment of determination and confidence, that you will not commit the same sin again and again, but yet do so again? Have you had that moment when you have the eagerness to read God's word and to pray to Him. But after continuing a few days or weeks, you start not to read and pray to Him. This is common problem face by us Christian, and that is what Christian life is about, continuing running the race, no matter what is happening in our daily lifes. We just have to know what is right and continue doing it.. The road ahead, is full of test and obstacle. Be gladful that we are not alone. We have Jesus to look up to when life seems so hard to carry on. We have our fellow brothers and sister to share our joy and burden with. Hold strong to the faith we have in Jesus, let us run God's marathon together..

Jesus Country Club

2006-08-16T00:50:00.000+08:00

Hi all, interested to join a country club that I've joined not along ago? Its the best country club in this world, better than any other existing and upcoming clubs. Its called Jesus Country Club. The great thing about it, is that membership is free, all you got to do is to believe in Jesus, in His death and resurrection and recieving Him as Lord and Savior of your life. What else? Its membership does not only last a lifetime, it last through eternity. By joining, you can have many privileges. First is a relationship with God, being reconciled with God, whom we first rejected. Next is the privilege of prayer. No matter where you are, what time is it. You can pray to God, telling Him all your joys and sorrows and He will answer them if they are according to His will. Isn't it great to join a country club belonging to a sovereign owner who has control over everything? Who is loving and great enough to send His only Son to die for us on the cross to pay for our debts of sin? Contact me if you are interested. Hurry up as we do not know when Jesus is coming back again!!

Guinea Pig Experience

2006-08-15T22:24:00.000+08:00

This is a true story of my guinea pig experience. On monday morning, I went to Bedok Polyclinic for a checkup, as I have been feeling some chest tightness and breathe shortage recently. Seen the doctor and was referred to CGH, reason was that they are better equipped. At CGH they told me that I need to be admitted for some observation, to check whether there's any problem with my heart. So I listened to their advise and was admitted. Thoughout my night there, they have been busy taking ECG and bloodtest for me. They took my blood for about 6 over times. Some new nurses had problem finding my veins, so they tried a few times before finding it. Finally got discharged today. Thank God that there's nothing wrong with my heart and for the MCs that I can have to rest at home. Haha

It all points to problem with man..

2006-07-06T00:00:00.000+08:00

When God first created the earth, the earth was perfect. Everything was perfect. But it was us, man, who chose to rule our own life, to go against God, therefore we sin against God. Is that the end of mankind?

There's still a way to enter into the kingdom of God. Which is to have faith in God, in everything that he has done. There's no way that we can earn it, as our God is a sovereign God, He does everything for the best of us, according to His own will. Before entering the kingdom, we need to be born again, born again by God, born again by Spirit and water.

From Ezekiel 36:24-29, we can see what God has promised us, believers. He promised that He will gather us together, no matter where we are, that he will cleansed us and give us a heart of flesh and He will be our God. In John Chapter 1, we saw that Jesus is delcared as God's son, the center of God's promises to us. Jesus is the Messiah, the anoited one, the one who will usher in the day of restoration

In John 3:16-21, Jesus is explanation the Gospel to Nicodemus. From the few verses, we can learn many things about God, Jesus, Believers and Non-believers.

We can see that God loves the world, he gave his ony and only Son for us. He did not send Jesus to condemn the world but to save it and that God is sovereign and everything is done through him. We also see that Jesus is God's one and only Son, his purpose here is to save the world, he is the light of the world.

How about us believers?? We believers will not perish and have eternal life, we will not be condemned, we live by the truth, love the light and our deeds are all done through God, so glory will be given to God and there is nothing that we can boast about. In opposite, non believers will perish, eternally condemned and they their own things, controling everything themselves..

We people always like to go for things that is free. There will always be a queue when there free gifts given away. 1 thing I don't understand, why can't we mankind treat this salvation and gosepl, that was given to us freely, with the same attitude with the free gifts?? All we need to do is to believe in Jesus's death on the cross.

From John 3:22-36, we saw why we can depend on Jesus,
- he comes from above (heaven)
- Jesus speaks the word of God
- the Father loves him and He is God's Son
- God had placed everything in Jesus's hand
- Jesus is the Christ
- whoever do not believe in Jesus with accumulate God's wrath

Therefore, how should we live our lifes in response to what God has done? Place our faith in Jesus, he is the one and only way to God's kingdom.

Germany are in the semis!!!!

2006-07-01T02:54:00.000+08:00

Oh what a night it was. Watched Germany VS Argentina with Charissa, Pix, Edwin, Justin, Amos and some of my sec sch friends. Good chance to catch up with them, since most of us busy with national service. I even went to have a Germany flag drawn across my nose ah!! Pix got her on her cheek...

if Germany lose it will be so paiseh for me, but thank God that Germany won. What a match it was, for Klose to score a headed goal at the 80th minute. It was his first headed goal since 3 years ago. haha.. Was shouting my throat for Germany.. Till now no voice. OH NO.. Tmr will be worst, my fav England VS Portugal. Guess that match will really cause my voice to leave me. Must bring more peh pak gao liao.

Well wanna thank Isabelle for reserving the seats for us. And also letting me cut queue for the goodie bag. Know that it is not right, but got no choice, my friends are sending me and Charissa home, so need to rush, ppl send u home how can make them wait for you right. LOL..

After the match some malays were celebrating Germany's victory, and started to pop the long balloons that was given to us. But who knows the loud popping sound scared pix. Then made her cry. haha sorry pix for what happened. Hope you wont blame them cos they dun know bout yr problem plus that's how crazy soccer can be. Hope everything is alright with you.

Ok, got to go prepare for singspiration. Still got some last minute touch up to do. Bye!! GO ENGLAND GO!!

Fruitful Day

2006-06-30T01:15:00.000+08:00

Most of the time today was with pix. Met her after her hair cut. Had lunch with her, went for a movie with her, "Just my luck". After the movie went to shop for pressie for michelle as her bdae chalet is next saturday. After which we sat down to plan for the Christmas Evangelica Event. We manage to come out with a rough idea how the musical will be like. So at least we accomplished something.

Went to Tampines Int to take bus 72 to church, who knows while walking there, we saw a big rabbie-toothed shark with eyes popping out, staring at us. haha. just joking chari. Then the ppl so so not considerate. Those in line was cut by those who didnt queue up, since the queue was very long, when the bus was almost full, those who queued up stop then those who did not queue went up. so my and pix not happy quickly get out of the queue to try to squeeze up the bus as we are almost late for music practise.

Music practise was very good today. Manage to plan out how we are going to play this sunday. At first i tot that I have lost the right motivation to play in the music team. But think I have found it back, knowing that it's God who I'm playing for. Really sorry for my music team, for what happened last week. My apologize to everyone.. Tomorrow will be an exciting we are invited to the world cup telecast at PS, cos its belle who organize it. She promised to reserve good seats for us. Hope she manage to. Tmr is a big match, Germany vs Argentina!! WHO WILL WIN?? haha i dun really care.. as long as ENGLAND can win porgtugal... haha i'll stop blogging here then. bye!!

Unreasonable and brainless..

2006-06-27T23:17:00.000+08:00

Have u ever tried being sick, and yet cant visit the clinic near by? That is what I'm going to experience for the next 1 year. If I am sick, I'll have to travel all the way to Choa Chu Kang to see doctor. From Bedok to Choa Chu Kang, isn't that ridiculous???!!! Won't that make you even more sick when you are already sick? The traveling time itself is enough to kill me.

Another stupid rule they have is that if you have MC for more than 3 days, you have to go back to endorse it. But they also have another rule saying no going out of house if you have MC. Do you find this 2 sentences very contradicting?? In 1 way you cant go out, in another you have to travel back camp to endorse? Oh come on, NSF are also humans, even if we are the lowest of the ranks.

Had a wisdom tooth extracted today. Suppose to undergo general anaesthesia, but due to the extra the SAF have to pay, and the longer operation time, I've decided to change it to local instead. The opeartion was a scary one. The doctor almost start operating when the anaesthesia has not take its effect. Just pray that I do not have to undergo any operation anymore.

tire, tired, tiring, tires

2006-06-19T11:27:00.000+08:00

Thanks for all the encouragement, but am getting really tired lately. No time to blog.. World Cup season is up, suffered with sleepless nights. Guess I should really stop all these before I fall sick.

Super busy at work, did int and ext despatch for 3 days in a row.. Super shag ah.. walk until leg got blisters, thigh got abrasion. So many things to do, and so little time to rest.

As usual for weekends, fom and church. But something extra this week, had a 6km walk-a-jog to run. Had stomache halfway through the run, but manage to complete it though. Took me about 40 mins to finish it. haha. when i reach the finishing point, I ran straight to the toilet..

Had music practise on sunday after service, sorry all for the temper and attitude that i've shown. Watched movie with chen, justin, amos, pix and edwin after that.. until now, i just know that it is a robin william show, do not know what the movie title is. haha, before the movie, justin when to buy gummy sweets. guess that is his first time buying, he took so much that he ended up paying 11.40 for the gummies. haha..

what a tiring week for me..

I'm back!!``

2006-05-31T20:45:00.000+08:00

Finally, the mood and time for blogging is back. Have been quite busy with NS the past few weeks. After work still went to accompany pix. Super tired. Dun get wrong idea pix, not complaining. Spent quite alot of money lately, not yet adult but spending like one. There's this one week end where i had dinner at swensen's on fri, fish and co on sat and thai buffet on sun. Spent so much money and gain so much weight!!! Bought some new clothes too.. Now got to spend on bdae prez too.. Money money money.. How to spend when i getting so little from NS, got to really be more thrifty.

Been thinking lately, wondering does anybody read my blog at all? If you are reading this now, could you kindly drop a comment juz to encourage me to continue blogging.. Thanks!!

Its going to be yet another busy week ahead, got music practise on thurs for my own team and sat for maria's team plus baptism class before that. In daily work wise, been busy running around singapore, being postman for my camp, despatching documents around the island. As usual, sats night should be at justin's place.. cant wait for world cup to start!! GOAL GOAL GOAL OLE OLE OLE!!