Saturday, March 31, 2007
ini aku, semua milikmukupersembahkan demi kemuliaanmu
the launch of our first indonesian service.
0230 pm
i reached there earlier to help on the media side. hari did a very good job, actually he doesn't really need me. LOL.
saw ps jeff there, i could tell that he's very excited. according to him, the word to use should be feeling 'hyper'... he mentioned to me how it was when he started the youth ss, how he started the mandarin ss and now indonesian ss... we pioneered so many things and it's just great. now the group is about 50 ppl, when they grow to 500 or 1000, they will look back to today and be amazed.
really a bunch of young excited ppl.. had a chance to talk to some of them and most of them asked if i wanted to join them for good hahahaaaa... oh well~
0400 pm
time to start! with just a keyboard and guitar, the pnw was good! they sang lots of indo songs which i seriously never heard before. quite amazed seeing how they led prayer in indo.
they did a video on their journey as well and i like it~
ps preached on uncompromising love - not to judge ppl and to forgive.
i think this whole thing is really inspiring. i am very glad for them.. seriously teared for them (a bit).. tears of joy. LOL.
so blessed that i could be there.
0600 pm
photo taking session..
the 'history maker'
then off i went to meet germs, ron and gerald for another fattening dinner. LOL.
speaking about meals, last nite we had a cg meal as well. elaine was there, nic came out with her crutches, evelyn (weiling's friend) joined us for the first time and vannessa managed to come too!
elaine brought a piece of good news. if nothing goes wrong, i will spend few days at myanmar for missions in may! just thinking of it makes me super excited.
after that, most of us went to meet bao for a drink at national museum. i know it sounds funny, but there is a cafe there.. more like a bar actually. the place was too noisy for me though, not my taste. but anyway, we did have an enjoyable time.. yes.. me and my rum. of course with the ppl too =p
*D2, i will update my gallery soon, can take pics from there*
oh another great thing that happened last week... the healing nite. heard and witnessed many healing.. God is a God of miracles. it's just amazing when He moves. yup.
listening >> what can i do - paul baloche
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Thursday, March 29, 2007
suddenly i remember what JX indirectly asked me to do (through his blog)6 weird things about me
These are the rules: Each player of this game starts out by giving 6 weird things about themselves. People who get tagged need to write in a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state the rules clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. After you do that, leave them each a comment letting them know you tagged them and to read your blog!
errr... i don't think i will do the tagging part....
1. i would rather stand beside the garbage bin than being anywhere near durian stall
durian is my nemesis. it is the only 'item' that can make me vomit within seconds the moment i smell it. the second worst may be a dirty toilet...
2. i love cakes but only chocolate and rum flavors
i do NOT like strawberry, mango, vanilla, mint, lime, coffee and all other flavors in the world.
the only exception will be original cheesecake. actually some banana cakes are nice too...
3. chocolate (bar) and ice cream are not really my fave
this is the truth. i don't really eat them.
exception: choc with rum.. and some nice orange choc.. that's all.
i eat choc once a year = christmas.
4. i can play any kind of games (and easily addicted to them)
from the fantasy series to bloody ones to strategy games to cute bakery games..
i'll take them all.
5. to sleep is a struggle for me
i always think that sleeping is a waste of time. it's weird to see me sleep before 2 am.. no wonder i always look like a panda. no amount of nagging can force me to bed, unless i decide it myself.. or i am dead tired.
6. i am obsessed with going overseas
i am already overseas actually considering that i am not a sporean. dun think i'll ever feel satisfied after all.
actually the list can go on and on...
been watching code geass recently.. wooo.. justin, are you watching this? think you will love it ^^
combination of mecha and fantasy from clamp.. full metal panic and tsubasa.
i think besides God (position cannot change), anime is the love of my life.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
i was on my way home from nic's house. listening to some of my fave instrumental. the train station was quite empty. then the world started to dissolve. i saw mountains.. i saw the beautiful view of greece.. i saw a desert.. african kids.. a giraffe.. a tribe.. a small village in italy.. a beggar on the street.. a deserted town..why am i here?
why must i go through studying, working, getting married, dying kind of life? can i pack my bag and go? to live a different kind of life?
i want to leave this place.
then the train came. and thus i came back to reality as well.
we have to be contented with our lives but we have to pursue our dreams as well.. no matter how ridiculous it may sound.
i think i am just feeling sianz with things that i do, i have to see things in a fresh way.. learn some languages, set a path to make certain things happen one day, take up more challenges and earn more money.
do what i need to do now. one day He'll reveal.
not that i hate what i have now. i love my family, i love my job, i love my friends and i love my church. but i know there should be something more.
adventure.
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i have deleted the whole warcraft folder from my pc. finally.
sayonara my faithful luna.
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Sunday, March 25, 2007
to sleep is a bliss.i just woke up from my very long nap.. just realized that my bed is so comfortable.
been very tired these few days.
kris was on long medical leave and i had to cover her duties at work.. my boss was around as well so more things to do. besides that, the accounts dept requested for my help from time to time. i learnt new things again.
at times like these, i found it very effective to take a moment before i started clearing up my work. it's all about perspective, when you start to panic and feel anxious, you will feel stressed and have tendency to make mistakes too..
same goes for pastoral and ministry.. to the extent of reaching the state of tiredness. physically. drained.
there are times that i stop and wonder on why i serve God so hard. so many things to do.
i was listening to at the cross and the lyrics struck me.
i don't serve God hard. this should be normal.
mei, germs and me went to vivo's kim gary last nite.. i gave a teaching, somethin that i haven't been doing for quite some time ><
wenjun asked us out for coffee after that; ron, gerald, hendra and es were there too. so glad to spend that time together.. really am..
if i'm tired, i just need to rest. as simple as that.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2007
i have been very busy with:- dazzling creatures @ yamato
- running a bakery (thanks to nic)
- powerpoint slides
i should sleep more.
after the short talk with some ppl in my office, especially with my boss, suddenly i can see a solid career path in front of me.. something more exciting.. brighter future?
it's interesting how God set the way for me. we'll see.
by the way, i think our filipino band rawks.... does anyone actually notice this?
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
i went out with charls today! LOLthe sinful chicken wings, potato wedges and nachos accompanied our talk. we almost ordered the ultimate brownies but decided to keep it for our next meeting, perhaps with additional banana choc cake.. hahaaa.. oh my.. what happened to my determination to stick with veggies and milk.
love taking pics with her =P
i would really love to have a reunion meal with danny, huimin and i guess i have no choice but to include germs too.. hahaa.. and yup i'd love to see jaslin too.
these are the ppl who saw me playing guitar for cg for the first time (which failed quite terribly) and i miss all the nice meals that danny cooked for us before.. the fantastic chicken.
every part of my life is precious and those days are as well =)
on separate note, thanks weiling for opening up your house for the movie marathon.. haha.. i am seriously loving your huge tv. so fun spending that time with susi too.. with fried rice, hor fun, fried chicken and tempura.. the biggest surprise came at the end when weiling took out coffee bean's cheesecakes. that completed my indulgence and i am going to buy size M clothes soon.
reason why i like pursuit of happyness:
the guy really worked hard for his goal and protected those he loved. never give up. that's cool.
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Saturday, March 17, 2007
it's veron's bday and off we went to chomp2 again ^^
so much for being healthy.
poor nicole and her trotter. she will be healed soon!
had a great unit cg last nite. it was the first time we had a combined gathering for this new unit.
we gathered at irving's house and the size of his cg is really quite overwhelming. saw tamar there.. what a surprise.
got to know lots of new ppl, most of them have passion for movies and photography... and working in IT line.. hahaa.. weiling can join them..
anyway it was really a great time knowing one another, praise and worship (first time working with mervyn, by God's grace it turned out well), sharing of testimonies, teaching on miracles, listening to the tape and we had an altar call!
we prayed for few things really by faith. some things seem to be impossible but they just happen.
miracles do exist.
the cg lasted until 11 pm but none of us left empty-handed =)
i want to grow.............
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Wednesday, March 14, 2007
i got my 7th cut this morning. i have no idea why i am still using my bag. one of the side is so sharp that it is constantly causing my arm to bleed. ppl may start thinking that i have a tendency to cut myself (like some psychotic or cult)
well.. the reason is very simple.
i love the bag. i don't want to throw it away.
everyone is down with physical illness... spiritual warfare?
went to nic's house last nite.
me, shirls and JX had a feast there while watching the funny debate between the meek hwa chong boys and the ferocious loyang gals.. the boys won big time though. lol.
those who do not know, nic will be on cast for the next 2 months since she had a fracture.. my dear shepherd is very ke lian, struggling so much in going to the toilet.
it's time for all of us to lend her things that can occupy her time at home before fungus start growing. maybe she needs a WOW account.
prayers are definitely needed.
when you look at the world, you'll feel distressed
when you look within yourself, you'll feel stressed
when you look at God, you'll feel at rest.
i'll have the answer eventually. one that has been bugging me like mad these few days.
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Monday, March 12, 2007
it's been quite long since the last time i posted lyrics. this song is meaningful.I give my all to You
Send me and I will go for You
To the ends of the earth I'll follow after You
I want the world to know
Your love endures forever
Tell me and I'll obey
This is far greater than sacrifice
Trust in You and not myself
Will always lead to blessings
Lord have Your way in me
Not my will, Yours be done
Here I stand within Your presence longing for Your touch
A thousand days cannot compare to one day in Your court
Hold me now and never ever let me go
My Jesus, my precious Saviour
I'm forever Yours
-planet shakers-
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yesterday was esmond's big day! congratulations~ LOL
am not going to affirm him or put any of his pics here, he's very shy.
oh i like this pic (in exchange)
they are very happy cos they have a lovely shepherd ^^
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Saturday, March 10, 2007
i can't stop waltzingwhen the order was delivered to my office on fri, i almost skipped to the door.
sigh. my new toy is really pretty.. not to mention practical.
it will definitely be one of the few items to accompany me wherever i go.
i did engraving of 'keep walking' behind it. really love the 2 words.. and it's so me.
i may walk slower from time to time but i will not stop walking. i refuse to.
this morning we went to chris' house for the new sub-D team munch. it's pretty amazing seeing so many ppl in the leadership meeting.
theme for this year: simplicity
but there is something I'm looking for; a person simple and plain, reverently responsive to what I say
Isaiah 66:2 (MSG)
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Friday, March 09, 2007
it's weird seeing a carton of milk on my desk. the thought of me going to 7-eleven, choosing that HL banana, paying it at the counter and drinking it on my way to office.. lol.. amusing.
the days of chocolate, ice cream and cheesecakes have gone. replaced by yoghurt, veggie, fruits and milk.
this morning i was talking to pearl about games that we can play in cg meeting. suddenly i remember pepsi-cola.. it's a violent game.. and i always died first (which i'm not sure why).. but.. the game is really fun.
why are there certain things that we used to do all the time but seems hard to do now?
reading bible regularly everyday.
spending that few precious moments talking to God.
taking the guitar out for own extended worship at home.
excitedly telling friends around about how good God is.
attending the ss and cg with great expectations, to be there on time or even early.
giving to God joyfully, not just tithing, but also in offering time during ss.. not just passing the bag around.
wanting to learn more about God by attending meetings, WFL and many more.
serving God to our best even in little things (yes cg roles are included).
be willing to do anything just to extend God's kingdom.
there are certain things so basic but yet we cannot do anymore. why?
please don't give excuse that you are busy or you are tired. life is a decision.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
don't say taking up the cross, sometimes we don't even want to stand up and walk.
on deeper reflection, most of the time we live for ourselves first. then others. God is the last.
are we forgetting that He is the Lord?
isn't it basic christian life to honor Him with our commitment to the church? trusting God? the book of Acts? all believers in one heart? isn't it normal to live that way?
not in our own way thinking that it's His way. are you kidding yourself?
sometimes i look back on the days where we had childlike faith and feel ashamed.
how far we all have fallen now just because God is giving us freedom to do whatever that we can do.. taking His grace for granted.
saying all good things about God is nice. but action speaks louder.
i am not sure myself whether God considers me as good and faithful servant. not quite yet. perhaps.
how about you?
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Thursday, March 08, 2007
300.
i had a lot of things to say about this last nite after the movie, but think again.. for those who have not watched this, do go and see it for yourself.
the graphics..... totally awesome!
definitely a visual feast.
it's weird that violence can be beautiful.
i remember the old testament, can't help to think that there's similarity.
for such a corrupt nation, where no humanity and morality exist.. and 300 reminded me of gideon in the bible too.. hahaa..
oh well enough talk about movie.
i went for an errand to IBM this morning. it was quite fun.. taking the long ride to expo.. was quiet on the train.. it's refreshing to be out of office once in a while. taking a time out.
it's refreshing to do something out of the norm once in a while.
listening >> waltz - suneohair
love the bridge
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Monday, March 05, 2007
the return of the fellowship13 of us are going to watch the premiere of 300.
due to the enthu response by sporean, the theatre is filled days even before the showing date (the power of internet booking) so i had no choice but to book ourselves seats in 3 different rows.
row F - 2 seats
row G - 7 seats
row H - 4 seats
looking at this, my dear sister had a great idea~
this is just a part of the conversation:
irrevocably shirls: do u know the location of pris' brain? says:
why dont u do balloting? see how it turns out mannn hohohohoho
keep walking says:
-_-
u think i got a lot of time is it
but very interesting idea huh
then see who get the 2 seats
irrevocably shirls: do u know the location of pris' brain? says:
yaaaaaa do la hahahahahaha
keep walking says:
later u and JX got the 2 seats, cannot complain le
irrevocably shirls: do u know the location of pris' brain? says:
u think we r kids? juz sit n watch la
only if he snores i'll be fierce
keep walking says:
bwahahaaaa
later all the couples who got separated will blame me
irrevocably shirls: do u know the location of pris' brain? says:
hohoho! test their character!!!!
keep walking says:
i am so tempted to copy n paste this to my blog
irrevocably shirls: do u know the location of pris' brain? says:
go ahead, man
so fellow movie-freaks, what do you guys think? =p
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Saturday, March 03, 2007
unhealthy delicious food. cheap though.
watched the fountain.
how to describe the movie?
1. captivating
2. totally weird
combination of beauty & art with interesting incomprehensible story plot. LOL. anyway it's good just to watch hugh jackman n rachel weisz.
i learnt so many spanish words today... gotta memorize a lot of things.. ><
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