Faith, Hope, Love

Losing touch with blogging

2010-02-21T04:09:00.000-08:00

so long never blog already. so long so long. It would be a long long year of trainings. And I would be so busy that I don't blog...or maybe I am mousehunting in Facebook. haha

Why try your best?

2009-12-05T22:54:00.000-08:00

A month ago, this question pondered me while I was being asked by a superior.

"Why do you try your best?" . He assumed that our reason for trying our best in examinations like the A Levels is because of pride and "face".

However, I beg to differ for my case. I am trying my best because it is my responsibility and thanksgiving. Everything I have is a grace from God and though I cannot repay His grace, what I can do is to use the grace to do things for the Lord, according to his commandments. Furthermore, in the Book of Colossians, it says

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will recieve an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Colossians 3 : 23 - 24

I try my best....to glorify the name of the Lord.

Long time never blog

2009-12-05T22:51:00.000-08:00

It's been such a long time since I last blogged. Well, it's partially because of my hectic timetable, and also that blogger is lagging for my com ( can't upload photos)

However, I will try to blog now and then...

Greive and Pain, but Does Not Suffer

2009-09-11T19:29:00.000-07:00

My wai po just passed away last Sunday.

It is a hard lesson by the Lord. I should have shared the gospel with her earlier. All the while, I have been learning Hokkein just to speak with her. But it all might seems a bit too late. I tried to share with her by the hospital bed. She was already in a daze and seems semi-conscious by then. I did not know whether she accepted Christ in the end but have to lift everything to the Lord.

She passed on on Sunday. The taxi drove the wrong way and I didn't manage to make it. Maybe it's God lesson for me.

These few days, thanks to my brothers and sisters in Christ who have visited the wake and send their regards.

These few days, I have also saw that there are many lost souls waiting for the gospel.

In all, I still thank God for His Consoles! Pray for the gospel to spread!

Hard to maintain?

2009-08-09T08:27:00.000-07:00

These few weeks were really busy weeks for me. Furthermore, many of my weekends were burnt due to trainings. Then, there was this thought of me to close down the blog as it is really difficult and time consuming to maintain a blog. However, I finally decided not to comply to my initial plan as my efforts in the past will go down to drain.

Many a times, we like to start things because it is fresh. However, time will test our patience. While it may be easy to start, it is definetely a chore to maintain the progress. Many people gave up on the maintenance part as they feel that they are tired. Similarly, some of us might not be able to persevere after accepting Christ. Being a Christian is not easy. And many a times, there might be conflicts with certain ideologies that the world belived in. Some says they are tired of being a Christian. It may be easy to accept Christ, just believe...but it might be hard to live out a Christian life in this world. However, we should believe that God will gives us the strength to persevere through all difficulties. So don't give up easily. For you can always confide your problems to the Lord. He will bring you through.

Happy Birthday Singapore

2009-08-09T08:25:00.000-07:00

Today is Singapore's National Day. Thank God for blessing the country through another year.

Birthday Thanks 2009

2009-07-18T22:54:00.000-07:00

Thanks to God. Really give thanks to the Lord for being with me and blessed me greatly throughout my 19 years on Earth. I am just too unworthy for His grace, yet Jesus died on the cross for me.

Thanks also to my Parents for bringing me up. Thank you to my daddy for a bag, my mom for a pair of shoes this birthday. I like them, especially when they are cheap yet nice. I don't really like expensive stuff, but i prefer practical tools. Thank you my sis, Jia Ying, for the card (copy me right?), and it is a creative one.

Thanks to all who wished me Happy Birthday:

In advance: Rebekah
First after 190709 0000h: Shao Chong
and also Huang Peng, Joseph, Jeremy, Jia Ying, Jun Liang, Donovan, Cheng Feng, Ian, Jian Wei, J Heng.

and also all my 1723 brothers and sisters.

Thanks to Jia Ling for the sweet and Jia Xin for the ginger breadman cookie.

and my Grandmother and my aunt too.

And a lot more...thank you.

Thanks for the Word

2009-07-13T02:52:00.001-07:00

I give thanks to the Lord for the Bible. It is always my source of energy.

I have been missing fellowship and Sunday services these few weeks due to army trainings which burnt the weekends. Sometimes, trainings are tough and stressing, and I really thank God for the Bible. Thy words are my strength.

Now, come to think of it. There are still people around the world without Bible. It might be hard to sustain a healthy spiritual growth without the guidance of God's word. Let's pray for these people that the Lord will send someone to deliver the Bible to them, no matter verbally, written or printed. And we pray for those missionaries who are translating the Bible. Lord please guide them with your wisdom that they might translate your word without any fault.

It is sure a blessing that I could have a Bible with me in camp. If you have a Bible, it is truly a blessing. Read, pray, understand and live the words. Treasure the blessing.

Foodie Goodie

2009-06-09T19:26:00.000-07:00

Sakura International Buffet, the Clementi Woods branch. I was eating with Titus before my enlistement date. And I spammed on this: Fried Dory with Mango Sauce. I just like the fish and the sauce...both my favourite type. And according to Titus, I ordered so much that the waiter let out a sigh whenever he dished the dory to the table.

One saturday, after a kayaking trip, went to this Japanese Gourmet Town thingey place at Tampines One with Yi Hui, Jospeh, Rebekah, Yi Le, Hannah, Gloria, Louise, Ming Li, Rong. Not bad, but the food are just too ex.

This is one of the best Chicken Rice in Singapore manz, assured. It is located at the basement of Katong Shopping Mall. After a fellowship activity, Preacher Andy introduced us to this place. Shiok Ar. Archar are free. Chicken is tender. And the soup is not just normal soup but cooked with chicken and...can ask for refill if I am not wrong. However, the price is relatively mroe expensive starting at $4. Add rice $0.50, add other ingredients e.g intestines $0.50. The rice is blender than usual chicken rice, less oily and I like, although some may prefer the rice to be stronger in smell.

Ratings: Appeal: 4 / 5

Price: 3 / 5

Taste: 9 / 10

Overall: 16/ 20

(Level 3: Gourmet Jack of Jacks)

Note:Level: 0 -------------Don't try, inedible for living things

Level 1: 1 -5---------FAIL, Not even an U

Level 2: 6-10--------So So

Level 3: 11 - 15------Goody Foody

Level 4: 16 - 19------Gourmet ( 16 -Jack, 17-Queen. 18-King, 19-Ace)

Level 5: 20----------Everest Footing

University Admission

2009-05-30T23:16:00.000-07:00

Just decided on my university course.

I was deciding between NUS Science and NTU Chem Eng. After considerations, I decided on NUS Science. Though some data shows that NTU Chem Eng graduates might have a higher pay and better facilities, but it seems like the course includes a large part of Physics which I am seemingly weak in. I will try for NUS Science for the time being, though no direct honours, and it will be a largely english-oriented environment with a competitive community, I would like to take up this challenge.

So this course I am taking up might have a slightly lower starting point, more dificulties in finding a job, more competitive, but I am still decided on it:

NUS SCIENCE

Random Photos 1

2009-05-29T19:17:00.000-07:00

Rainbow

2009-05-29T19:13:00.000-07:00

These were taken quite a few months back before I was enlisted. After fellowship activity one saturday, we were gathering for our dinner at the coffee shop. I noticed several people standing in the open, holding up with any camera which they could find, be it a digital one or camera phone. Something in the sky must have such a charisma mustering people from shops, ensnaring them in a temporaily urge for photography. Therefore, I walked to the open and was exhilarated to find myself in view of a majestic rainbow. ( fine, it might not be as nice as those overseas but in Singapore, it was a rare sight to me.)

Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting convenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.
Genesis 9 : 16

God stills remember the promises He made and the convenant He established. His promises never fails. His words never fails. Therefore, we can seek Him when people fails you. God never fails you, it is ourselves that fails Him.

We want what we want but we don't know what we really need. Without perfect knowledge, we cannot justify if what we want are really the best for us. Now who does not want the best for themselves when everyone can have the best for themselves? God remember His promises and surely He remember us. He Provides!

Army

2009-05-08T03:25:00.001-07:00

In the army now, have less time to blog.

Going to field camp next week, some of my section mates are already fearful of the dirty environment. Well, I hope everything will went well. But whether it is good or bad, I know that my Lord will be with me.

Just went for shooting this week. Thank God for the peace in the heart which is very important.

There might not be enough time to do daily devotions during army due to the tight schedule. However, I tried to wake up early to do so. But you will have ample chance to experience God's grace, which is often given to us but we are ignorant, or did not notice it.

Bidding Goodbye to the Island

2009-04-09T05:39:00.000-07:00

This will probably be one of my last posts in the recent month. I will be going off to Tekong to serve my National Service on Saturday. Take care people.

漫游牛车水 / 克拉码头

2009-03-22T21:42:00.000-07:00

那天搭乘传道的顺风车到了牛车水一带的附近。下车后，立即发现自己迷失了方向。但碍于自己的冒险精神，我并没想路人询问方向，而是随自己的感觉走。走啊走啊，不知不觉就到了克拉码头一带。

克拉码头的靠河店屋

克拉码头有座新的购物商场，即The Central。第一次光顾这家商场是在两年前，那时正在为同学筹备庆生会。光阴似神射手的箭，还为做好准备，就已刺穿我的心。当我觉得痛时，我已经老了。想想看，很久没和他们联络了，是时候了。

I have nothing to do, so I take photographs.

船只从桥底渡过

好有外国感喔！如果新加坡天气能凉爽一点就好了。天天 25 degree celsius 我是不介意的。

Ahey? Is that the leaning tower of Piza in the background? Obviously not, it's Raffles City, I just tilted the angle a little. But it sounds fun.

总觉得今天这一趟不能就此结束，所以我步行至牛车水一带。但是到达牛车水是，我已经体会到汗流浃背的那种恶心的感觉。从地铁站出来，便是牛车水大街。一眼望去，不是旅客就是老人家。但最令人费解的是，为什么竟然在牛车水能找到泰国椰子、欧洲香肠与日本服饰？也许新加坡是个多元文化的社区。但这也会误导下一代喔。所以家长还是对孩子做出解释好。

牛车水是早期新加坡华人移民的集聚地。现在除了粉刷之后焕然一新的旧店屋之外，还有三轮车。但今日，我也想顺便寻找10 dollar KTV，只是找不到。之后，我经过正在下棋的老人家，本想拍照的，但是最后还是没有。

珍珠坊大厦：以前陪 Ah Mah ( 婆婆）去推拿

牛车水的地面，已不是泥路或沙路了。但踏过的每一步，低下应该都有先驱们的脚印或血汗吧？不然就是工人的！先驱们来新谋生真不容易。我们有高楼大厦林立，也有他们努力的份。

牛车水已转化成旅游区，但文化保留方面还可以进步吧！

牛车水附近已是商业地区了。

许多的饼家因为没有继承人，或因生意惨淡，所以都关门了。夕阳无限好，只是近黄昏。虽然这些店铺保留了他们的味道，但都渐渐走入历史。以前有一家大华戏院是吧？只记得那时华语片与配音的卡通片都在这里看如 Pocahontas , Lion King。其实很好，老人家也能看得懂，合家乐！

牛车水还是有美食的。除了食物的香味，便是无穷的回味与人情味。

我有一位朋友住这里，但他服兵役去了。

走着走着，听到了一家CD Shop在播“心太软”这首歌。是的，前辈们似乎都是心太软，把所有问题都自己扛。他们的幸苦，我们应该无法完全地体会。但他们的贡献，却是有目共睹的。最起码的是，没有他们，哪会有我们？

Finally applied

2009-03-22T21:40:00.001-07:00

I have submitted my uni application:

NUS: Chem Eng, Science, Material Sc Eng, Mech Eng, Arts and Social Science...

NTU: C&B Eng, Mech Eng, Chem, Chinese, Economics.

I have this interest in chem. But most likely, the results will turn out to be NUS Science and NTU Mech Eng.

And I will have an headache then. Please give me advice!!!!!Thanks

与主亲近

2009-03-17T05:29:00.000-07:00

这是我第二首诗歌。去年的。

主啊我爱祢求与我亲近
黄昏夜深至黎明别远离
人若离了祢他算什么东西
经试探经困难我有主带领
主同在亲近我怎需恐惧

主我渴慕祢求与我亲近
我的肉体是软弱灵无力
主祢是活水复兴赐我生命
每一天祢话语使我重得力
遵守祢吩咐祢就添福气

主我需要祢主你有能力
当我失败丧志气别远离
我如此渺小无能解决难题
唯靠主祢宝血将我罪洗净
又将我扶持旷野开路径

主我需要祢常与我亲近
十架道路多波折苦难行
求主教导我顺服祢的旨意
使我能谦卑在祢的宝座前
只求祢喜悦祢就赐安息

主我全能君主我智慧君
主祢对我的计划请施行
使我这一生与祢同步同行
若疲累若困倦我知还有祢
背着我同行平安在心里

无论是市区无论是山地
无论是在人群中或独行
主与我亲近直到我回家去
到那时我因信卧在主怀里
天天赞美祢永与主亲近

Random

2009-03-17T05:26:00.000-07:00

早上吃Prata
下午shop plaza
晚上打Dota

Random things....

前所未有的平安 The Peace I Never Experienced Before

2009-03-13T07:07:00.000-07:00

Here is my little testimony. Two days before the collection of the A Level's results, I totally forgotten about it. The night before the day of collection, I was trembling with fear. What was in my mind was, I might not do well. And I started to fear of my reaction tomorrow. If I do well, will I remember to thank God? If I did not do well, will my faith be uprooted or stumbled?

There were mixed feelings in my mind, anxiety rushed through my body and I can feel my heart thumping in a rather unusually and uncomfortable manner. I was really depressed. I was really down. I prayed. I prayed not for results. But I learnt to pray for acceptance; that I would accept any results that I have obtained.

There was this song 神的道路by 天韵。And part of it came from a verse which I really like:

"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55 : 8 - 9

The song lyrics goes:

神的道路高过人的路
神的意念高过人的意念
祂的心里有蓝图
祂的时间不错误
一步一步带领你前途

祂立大地的根基
祂让云彩空中漂浮
是祂创造生命气息
是祂应许照顾赐福
神造万物各按其时
耐心等待必要欢呼
啊！耐心等待要欢呼

Yeah, the Lord really gives comfort to those who trust in Him. I prayed for the whole night that I will not deny Him whatever the result was but to trust in Him. Trust that my God have a plan for everyone and whatever the result is life still goes on, and He will still guide me along to acheive the plan He has for me.

The next morning, when i was on the bus to SA, while looking out to the forested areas along the expressway, I sang this song softly. I just thought of how great my Lord is; He created all the plants, with different features, He put clouds in the skies easily with His words. Since He is one almighty God, why don't I trust in Him? I thought. Then, I began to praise Him for how wonderful He is.

There was this soothing peace in my heart, I am neither nervous nor fearful. Even when I received my results. I thank God for my results and thank Him for sustaining my faith, for giving peace to me. This is the peace when you hand everything into the Lord, with a quiet trust that no matter what, God will guide us. Results does not mean end of the day. It is just part of the life journey. And the entire life journey is guided by someone who knows the best for us when we don't.

Glory be to the Lord!

回忆

2009-03-08T07:48:00.001-07:00

刚到过了中文学会的部落格，惊觉发现学会因大本营的搬迁而逼不得已须将一些东西处理掉。这些道具、用品与材料或许已走入历史了，但我仍是对曾在学会的时光记忆犹新。于是，悲从中来的我，又乱写了段词：

时间总会过去
过去刻成回忆
回忆总是翩翩飞起盘旋心窝里
无人能网罗使它销声匿迹

一切事物总会走入历史课本里
一切人物风风雨雨瞬眼消失而去
不珍惜现今将来若有悔意
只能仰天长啸叹为可惜

带着回忆我却不留在过去
我要向前行创造新的天地
让回忆陪我一起去
让我知道我需珍惜

带着回忆困难时给我甜蜜
不知不觉地给我信心勇气
在我的回忆里有你
在我的努力里有你
在我到达目的地时，也有你

Several Outings in the Past few week

2009-03-05T05:30:00.000-08:00

Science Centre Fun

Nice Hybrid Car

John, Wen Jie and Titus amazed by Science

Liquid Cafe.

Jia Han's Birthday Surprise at IMM

Group Photo 1

Group Photo 2

Our Hand-made wishes through the shirts

Jogging

2009-03-05T04:28:00.000-08:00

I have ben jogging quite often. Jog about 6km yesterday. My route was from my house, all the way pass BPGH, Concord, down to Brickland Road, all the way to Gombak Station...about 3 plus km liaoz. Then continue around gombak, Little Guilin, Bukit Batok East, then round to the BB Botak Jones there, and then take a round around Central, out at the other end of BB MRT, continue down to Toh Guan Road across overhead bridge, loop to the JE market there, go overhead bridge back to Bukit Batok, then all the way to Church.

It was so long yet so shiok.

Results tomorrow

2009-03-05T04:25:00.001-08:00

Arrr....A Levels results tomorrow.

Today. I am very restless. I bite my tongue and it kept bleeding for quite a while. And tomorrow, collection of A Level Results and it is going to be quite a hectic day tomorow. I had to collect results in SAJC then rush to SJI for Company Camp, then to church in Bukit Batok for Prayer Meeting. I will be tired. Hope to find peace in the Lord.

And please pray for me that I could accept the result and move on. Really, I need the guidance of the Lord.

我们对爱只是懵懂

2009-03-05T02:58:00.000-08:00

今天搭巴士时，突然很想作词，所以乱写一通。

我们对爱情只是懵懂

窗外的叶凋落爱情随之淡薄
叠起了一层层的回忆和迷惑
爱情是怎么一回事是怎样的生活
爱的定义又是什么

我们的脑海中我们的深心中
对爱的定义总是截然的不同
分别那夜掠过阵风冷却我的冲动
让我面对泪海思过

是你的错还是我的过
爱情不是计较谁有错
是你给的多还是我付出多
爱情是付出不是只在乎甜蜜收获
是走向右还是奔向左
对爱的定义都太执着
经沧海桑田度过风起云涌
才发现我们对爱只是懵懂

Clouds and Rainbow

2009-03-01T22:14:00.000-08:00

I like white fluffy clouds.

Rainbow reminds me of the covenant made by God with Noah.

Questions

2009-02-24T18:00:00.000-08:00

Somebody says that Scientists ask "why" and Engineers ask "why not?" Maybe the section could be expanded, I was bored this day, so I came out with a few myself.

Scientists ask why
Engineers ask why not
Bosses ask how
Business People, stockbrokers, traders and customers ask how much
Drivers and explorers ask where
Policeman ask who
Historians ask when
Philosophers ask what
Teachers ask do you know
.
.
.

What type of questions have you asked before? Why do you ask questions? We ask questions because we are unsure of a certain issue or have no idea what this issue is about. Humans ask questions. When we are born, we start to ask what is this, what is that? When we are youths, we ask what we want? When we are adults, we ask what are we? When we are in old age, we ask what is death?

God ask questions too, however, not because that He don't know. He knows everything and can do everything. He ask questions for us to think, for us to repent or for us to further understand things.

In the Bible, there are many times that the Lord ask questions.

God may use questions which the answers are clear, for us to know that He is Lord. When the Lord instructed Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses was afraid that he could not do it and came out with reasons like he is slow of speech and tongue. The Lord answered him.

The Lord said to him:"Who gave man his mouth? Who amkes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say."
Exodus 4 : 11

In Isaiah's Commission, Isaiah heard the Lord voice and responded. God may be looking for our response.

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, " Here am I. Send me!"
Isaiah 6 : 8

Jesus Himself also asked questions to his disciples and those following him so that they could understand His words. For some parables, He ask questions too so that the people could think about it and reflect on themselves.

While mentioning the parables of the good Samaritan:

On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?"

"What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?"

He answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

"You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live."

But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"

In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'

"Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?"

The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him." Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."

Luke 10 : 25 - 37

God is so wonderful. He knows everything and this is comforting.

"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways," declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55 : 8 - 9

What I am going to do till my enlistment date.

2009-02-20T07:35:00.000-08:00

I still cannot find a job. So I think I will spend my time left to upgrade myself, relax a bit and do something meaningful, before I get an allowance which is much more handsome than my pocket money, though it is not much either.

Somethings that I will do:
1) PT: 100 push-ups per day, some pull-up training, hopping and running
2) Learn Bahasa Melayu.
3) Do some household chores to lighten up the workload of my mother. I enjoy doing all these too, especially when you apply some physics, chemistry, maths and even economic theories while completing them. Things like how to cook, sweep the floor and buying groceries...haha.
4) The fellowship videos. Been compiling a video of photos and video clips for 1723. Done till the month of Feb now. I think everything wil last at least an hour. So I think i am coming out with a 15 or 20 mins short and sweet version too.
5) Exploring powerpoint, word and excel. Actually, the Microsoft Office is full of fun. I enjoy especially powerpoint and is now trying to compile the lyrics of Chinese Praise
6) Learn guitar bah. Due to the financial crisis, I don't think I will invest in a guitar for the time being.
7) Learning Photography. Still reading books and appraoching others for help.

Due to the high bus fares, I don't think I will explore Singapore in these few months. Perhaps I will do by bus 11...walking bah. The two legs are the coolest transport ever, could be use on land and maybe water, portable, free and controllable.

Perhaps I must train on my humour too. Is it? What do you think? What is humour? I seriously don't understand. Perhaps there should be a course teaching people to be humourous.

Every Shirt Tells A Story 3

2009-02-17T06:33:00.000-08:00

Background: SAJC PT Kit

Memories: Remember the time I spent with my class...playing a 4 team captain ball, scored 1 goal during a football game during PE...and assisting each other with pull-ups. I would like to thank Mr Chua my PE teacher, who motivated me throughout the lessons so that I could achieve silver in NAPFA, if not i would go in sooner liaoz.

Background: Ipoh Whitewater Rafting Trip

Memories: Went there with NCC. Great trip as I experienced what I had not and dared not before. Remember to get a tight water booty, mine was swept away by the current. Rafting down the rapids with my buddy, that's cool and a couple of teamwork is required. Then we went into the limestone caves of the Ipoh mountain where I was really marvelled by God's creation.

Background: CJC Orientation 1st Intake 2007

Memories: The theme was Genesis. For the 1st three month, I remembered I was named the class chairman by the teacher just because I wrote my name in block letters and no one wants to be it. Haha, it is tiring but it is a really great leadership learning experience. I took up Astronomy and Co-Op as my CCA. I like to thank the bookshop auntie who taught me how to be a cashier.

Background: CIP a few years ago

Memories: I done a Flag-day for the Presbyterian Community Services. Initially I just wanted to join Eric for CIP, but I think it is a good chance for our classmates who are yet believers to join us in a worship session before starting.

Background: The Once a Saint...Always a Saint...Shirt

Memories: Should have gotten one size larger. SAJC. I like the environment but it tends to be too fun sometimes and one must have the self-discipline to study. Let's talk about my class, other than being lame...It is a fun class though separated into several groups. I tried to talk and incorporate myself into these groups. And I found a small study group towards the A Levels examination...Godfrey, yx, gk, Abel, Jason, Kevin...and learnt to play soccer with them. And also my fun PW group: Rui Zhe, Li Lin, Jason, Delia and Kevin.

Spammed

2009-02-15T20:15:00.000-08:00

Received the same thing again from another friend. Some people very bo liao, so they try to start a trend of spamming. I think that all in this email I have received is just rumours and are false rumours. I have receieved this email from different friends since 2007 here and then that MSN is charging?

Erm, if MSN is charging, won't they just sent me a email which is time-saving and explained with official reasons rather than going through what one sent one.

Then the email, contradicts. First, it asks us to sent to 18 contacts, then in the middle it says to everyone, then at last it says sent it to 18 contacts...erm...contradicting.

And in the spam email, it mentioned that "we are only left with 578 names" Haha, sure? Microsoft aims to be world-class and is world-class, if they are left with 578 names for MSN, they will invite more pros to improve the server.

Then, they contradict again. First, they mention MSN is closing down, then they says they are charging. So which is it. And if this is true, I'm sure I am going to see this news as headlines! And obviously, what closing down MSN and email?...erm...they refering to MSN messenger? MSN got more functions. We call it Windows Live Messenger now! And 30th November is Summer? Wow! I thought in the States, it should be about autumn or winter.

And the email wants us to copy and paste, don't forward it so that everyone will notice? Smart, then they won't notice who is the starter of this spam.

So I think it is a fake. And I checked the web again. Many says it is fake. Luckily, I don't like to forward emails.

Left 4 Dead

2009-02-12T23:00:00.000-08:00

Erm...I dunno why yesterday, I dreamt about left 4 dead and I am in the game. So in this city, I was suddenly chased by zombies. Erm of course I ran. I assumed there was this Mercy Hospital as in the game.

Ok, I ran, found a pistol, but it's spoilt, no choice, run again. Finally managed to reach the hospital and the doors was burnt. When i entered, wah, attacked by some zombies. Pistol not working. I was pushed to a corner when I saw this axe which I used to kill some. Luckily they nvr hurt me. Then I saw one of my secondary school junior shooting the zombies down. Then, more people came out from a secret door.

After the zombies were gone, I was invited over to what was like the hideout for survivors. Then, actually they have this secret gathering place at the ground floor on the other side of the hospital. There was this buffet gathering going on. Waa, so good. Then I saw starship troopers spaceships leaving?? Erm, dunno why everything coming so strange. Saw my relatives and churchmates too. Then, I heard someone shouting undead coming. So all people ran to take cover in several rooms. In this big room of mine. Aiyah, ppl got guns I dun huv and they asked me to lock the door and hold on to it. I followed suit, but I noticed the handle was so oily that I could hardly grab. Then aww, got two zombies actually broke the doors and the bricks beside. Waa, so strong. I heard the local government of this strange place broadcasting over the radio that this is the second gift they are giving to the city, then the zombies are dead. Then some scourge came and killed several sentinal forces. I suddenly gained power of a pit Lord and burnt them to death.

Ok, I suggested that we should all gather at the roof top since the zombies might attack again. Always the last man to leave, try to convince the canteen auntie to leave, but she rejected and wanted to wait for other gifts. As she got onto a transport and drove away, I made my way to the top, realising that everyone had gone off without me. I tried to climb up the stairs of like a very grand hotel. Then as I proceed on, I felt weaker. I only hear two women screaming that they were lost. Then, I started to faint and...Woke Up From My Dream. Haha

Erm, perhaps if I called out, someone will help me or I will be killed by the hunter. Nice dream. And last night, I also dreamt of killing a mouse who entered my room while I am sleeping by suffocating it with the plastic bag. Then it turned to a mini-crocodile. And die. Then, I found that I was employed by this company who employed me for several jobs, administrative work, housing agent, a waiter and a computer engineer. Erm,,,,a big exagggerating. But dreams lah.

Every Shirt Tells A Story 2

2009-02-12T02:49:00.000-08:00

Background: Chinese Language Society

Memories: This was designed by WG. It's a collar T woosh! I was an exco in CLS, now it is renamed CCS, Chinese Cultural Society which I always called it during my time. 4 years in CLS was indeed a learning and memorable time. NCC was full of stress, but CLS was a place for rest. I have my friends there, every year we make new friends. And had a gathering at Ms Tay house every Christmas. I first know Huang Peng in CLS too. And when I was Sec 2...it was almost the best time...because a lot of us lived in the West, we took 190 together. And hahahaa, we came out with lame jokes and do lame things. But I really thanks the three angel teachers, they have put in lots of effort. I thank them for their guidance. Maybe some day, we should have a CLS song. Haha.

Background: PSLTC

Memories: I was in Bruder. It was my first leadership camp. And I got to know some seniors and sang some great songs. It retaught me the Lasallian Values. And I first get into contact with something called affirmation slips, affirming your friends. I still hold these memories with me, kept safely in a corner of my room.

Background: OBS

Memories: I am in the Nila Utama Watch. Round Island Kayaking was just a great idea. And there were other games as well. And during this camp, I was named Armed and Ready by Louis who saw my cap with the word: Armed and Ready. It was sort of great experience, when enermies become friends. And I had to washed the haversack thoroughly when ants which could bit through plastic bags appear. There was one night I did not bath. While we were camping by the seaside one night, we could not sleep due to the loud music from the Kelong close by. Only one song throughout....Crazy Frog. Maybe fishes hear these songs to sleep or is it because it act like a lighthouse? Except it is musichouse?

Background: LLTC 2005

Memories: This is a 4 day 3 night course. I had fun with dragonboating and high elements. But the main lesson learn was to walk the talk, be the difference to others. I also learn about the 7 habits of highly effective teens by Steven Covey which I found it useful in my term in the NCC and CLS. There is one fast food session. I made an accurate guess, it is not fast food like Macs or KFC, it is a bun and we fast. This is to show empathy with the poor. I remembered one coordinator named Kenny. He led my example, is resourceful and taught me many things. Like empathy rather than sympathy should be used. Serve to Lead and Lead to Serve.

Background: SJI China Immersion Trip 2005

Memories: It's my first time to China. Thus I decided to buy a shirt for souveneir. I enjoyed the trip which forged bonds, enriching my knowledge of the Chinese culture, allowed me to relaxed and learn more about life. I also remembered Godwin shit in my room and then the toilet bowl got stuck...and then we mixed all the leftover food together and decide who to eat it with a game. Visited places like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City where Mr Heng corrected me a lot of Chinese History. And the immersion with the local school, where we met those who came to Singapore last time. We visited some entrepreneurs...immersing into Chinese Economy. But some sharings from the entrepreneurs really interest me in starting a business at that time.

Chain Tags~~ :D

2009-02-12T01:43:00.000-08:00

Rules: Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it’s because I want to know more about you!

1. I am a Christian

2. I am a Boy

3. I like to eat things that are edible.

4. The 5 Cs you must have are: Camera, Calendar, Collar T, Cup, Chocolate

5. The 10Cs in life are Courage, Committment, Care, Comprehension, Cooperation, Creativity, Cautious, Concentration, Charitable, Character, Contentment, Calmness, Coutersy and most importantly, Christ.

6. I believe in Servant Leadership.

7. If you asked me to choose between a bone, a 5 cents and a 100 dollars, i will take none. Firstly, bones are so dirty. Secondly, 5 cents...erm. Thirdly, 100 dollars on the ground, give to Police...and maybe somebody playing a prank on you.

8. Exploring Singapore is my Hobby

9.Two of my favourite Books: 1) The Holy Bible, 2) The Singapore Street Directory.

10. I like to anyhow compose songs which are rather awful and make you want to beat me up.

11. Chinese should be my first langauge, mother tongue is hokkein, English is second language.

12. LAN gaming is actually a waste of money and time.

13. I only scored 4 soccer goals in my entire life, and they are not official match goals.

14. Water is important

15. I am a sleeper, at least 7 hours per day or I am a zombie or a laughing machine.

16. Detective Shows like Kindaichi, Conan, Scooby Doo, 法政先锋，霹雳MIT are my favourite.

17. I think I am old, just cannot catch up with youngsters.

18. If you saw me singing, I am not mad. I just like music.

19. My fellowship is called 1723.

20. I am a super introvert in the past, now is balancing.

21. I have funny dreams. (Me a Jedi, driving a car, my teacher turns into a witch, dinosaur attack Science Centre, aliens invasion, drinking coffee with 梁静茹and五月天，dreamt of my future wife and daughter and have no image of them at all, me a superhero, biten to death by bugs and then I have a phobia of insects, Mr Lee giving me green tea, Godzilla attacks....)

22. I sometimes forget to brush my teeth before sleeping.

23. I enjoy learning new things. There are still many more things I can learn from others.

24. Oh, it's question 24, reminds me of the waht impossible quiz thingey.

25. Random.

Every Shirt Tells A Story 1

2009-02-04T02:36:00.000-08:00

Background: Marcian House

Memories: I am proud to be in Marcian House. It's Marcian, not martian. I was a cheerleader in the house. 4 years in the house. What is best about it is that it's house colour is green and green is SJI colour.

I remember all the funny cheers. I remember how we always fail to be the best house but our morale remains high.

Running Raining

2009-02-04T02:15:00.000-08:00

Tried a new jogging route today. Just came back, drenched. It was from my block, go all the way down to Brickland Road, using the park connector, all the way to the Bukit Gombak MRT station. And it rained.

After reaching Gombak station, I was very tired and exhausted(panting and partly because of the traffic). Waited for the rain to stop and made my journey back. So, I had to walk back. Half-way back, it rained again. Ran back...

This route is killer for me....much worse than the Yew Tee route. I shall name my running route now.

Completed:
Route Zero: 400mTrack downstairs of my block
Route One: Yew Tee Route, loop at Kranji Secondary
Route Two: Yew Tee Route, loop at Kranji Camp 2.
Route Three: Yew Tee Route, inclusive of Unity loop and stadium.
Route Four: Brickland Route, to Bukit Gombak and back

Challenge Awaits:
Route Five: Brickland Route, loop at Bukit Batok Road and back to Chao Chu Kang
Route Six: Teck Whye Route, loop at Phoenix.
Route Seven: Bukit Batok Route, Brickland followed by Bukit Batok Road to Bukit Batok.

I can dream on if I would to run these routes one day:
Route Eight: Choa Chu Kang Route = Brickland Route +Teck Whye Route + Yew Tee Route (bout10km)
Route Nine: Bukit Batok Route = Brickland Route, Little Guilin, Bukit Batok Nature Park, Bukit Batok Central, reach my church and take bus home.

Singing for 4 hours

2009-02-01T05:46:00.001-08:00

Friday was a singing night. I was in front of the computer. My Dad and my Sis are out, my Mom is resting...so I started singing ktv on youtube from 7pm to 11pm

Here are some of the songs I have sung:
明天是否依然爱我，鹿港小镇，最近比较烦，对你爱不完，单身情歌，离人，K歌之王，练习，明天以后，爱的呼唤，鸭子，小情歌，失恋阵线联盟，听海，美丽的神话，一千年以后，约定，在我生命中的每一天，相遇太早，记得，零，我爱的人，看我72变。。。

If you think you don't know at least half of the songs, that means u are either not listening to chinese pop, listen to recent songs only or listen to popular songs only.

I continue singing now.

常言道

2009-02-01T03:53:00.000-08:00

1. Put your iTunes/Napster/Zune Player/WinAmp/etc on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 10 or more friends who might enjoy doing this as well as the person you got it from.

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Voice of Truth(by Casting Crowns)
[I think I will be slapped by the other party]

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
心愿便利贴
[** What's this? **]

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
爱人皇后(By 刘德华)
[** It is so good to be the queen of my lover. But a bit wrong....Queen? **]

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
脱掉 (By 杜德伟)
[** Oh... That is definetely not my life's purpose. .....................!!!!So shallow!**]

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Centre Of My Life (By Hillsongs)
[**God is the Centre of My Life and may God be the Centre of Your Life too.**]

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
竹林深处 (By 王力宏)
[** I am very unpredictable...but does this mean I am very chinese too? Deep in the Bamboo Forest...or am I very skinny like a 竹竿，that should be Zhen Wei right?**]

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
杀手 (By 林俊杰)
[** So I think they will kill me or they can kill people with just one glance? (very unlikely)**]

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
冷风过境 (By 5566)
[** I am a lame guy and a siaoz guy. So really thinking of lame jokes and lame things to do. But my shiFu Jia Xin fits better under this category.**]

WHAT IS 2+2?
双栖动物 (By 蔡健雅)
[** 2 fore limbs and 2 hind limbs. 2 plus 2 gives you some cold blooded animal.**]

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
KO (By林俊杰)
[** So I am always better than them...muhahahahah...except for dota, I am a noob and in CS i don't know the keys and always stay still to let ppl kill me.**]

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
优先权 (By 蔡健雅)
[** Priority must be the Lord, then me. **]

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
花香 (By 许绍洋)
[** 柳暗花明又一春， I have a sweet life...be envious...And maybe that's because I always get in contact with flower like Jasmine Green Tea, and like song like菊花台，but cannot be 花心**]

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Boyfriend (By 5566)
[** A Male friend to others bah...making friends?**]

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Long Live the Shepherd
[** No Comment**]

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
献上自己为祭 (By赞美之泉)
[** Quite true. I should be serving God fervently but balance with my studies, family too**]

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
好久不见 (By 5566)
[** Maybe it's a time for gathering. There are two events which most of the people who know you will attend. The 1st is wedding, and the other one you will not see them (Funeral). So the wedding is a big gathering!**]

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
This Love (By Maroon 5)
[** Not bad siahz. What a hip funeral! I know they will remember me but wow, with such hip song. Next time due to hip hop, nobody will play those sad songs during funeral. Thanks everyone for Your Love!!!**]

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
我的爱 (By孙燕姿)
[** Yeah， what I like to do.**]

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
下一次爱情来的时候(By 蔡健雅)
[** I could be a matchmaker for them.**]

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
ㄘㄨㄚ冰進行曲(By 阿雅)
[**You mean 红豆，大红豆，芋头??I cannot eat ice liaoz!**]

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
祷告 (By 赞美之泉)
[** It's a peaceful death. And I hope my last words are: Oh Lord, I have done what you want me to do on earth. Recieve me into thy hands. Thank You for your Grace. Glory to the Lord.**]

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
坐立不安 (By 蔡健雅)
[** Yup， I always feel uneasy in the past over something small... Must learn to cope better now.**]

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
星光 (By SHE)
[** Ha哈哈哈哈哈hahahaha! reading this really makes me laugh.**]

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
I'm OK
[** Oooh, now I realise I need to be not ok then i will be happy. That means I need to be mad!!**]

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Bad Day (By Daniel Powter)
[** Ooooh, that means it's a single life。**]

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
无尽的爱(By 刘明峰)
[** Really ahr???**]

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
You Belong With Me (By Taylor Swift)
[** This means what?**]

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
世界第一等(By 伍佰)
[** I will teach the world what is first class...I will create a world-class country and create a world-class standard. But wait, what is world-class? How to define?**]

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Seek Ye First
[** Yeah, it often means that putting God first place in my life means I have to put down other things which might hurt. But at the end of the day, more blessings will come. So it will still be sweet overall.**]

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
常言道 (By 刘德华)
[** Not bad, this is all my sayings....I think u all know more about me liaoz bah?**]

10 people I tag (Erm dun huv anyone in mind)....so I expand this session, with 10 questions I typed down first, then I search...really nvr lie.

WHAT WILL BE ONE OF THE CHOICES OF YOUR CHILD'S NAME?
如果你是我的传说(By刘德华)
[**What a long name!!! Seems that I 望子成龙**]

WHAT IS YOUR NICKNAME?
上弦月２００４(By欧德洋)
[**Cool**]

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD?
亲爱妹妹的眼睛(By李圣杰)
[**No wonder my parents called me earlier...I love to feast on my sis's eyes!!!**]

WHAT WILL YOU DO DURING HOLIDAYS?
老朋友(By阿牛)
[**meeting my old friends...that's great.**]

WHAT WILL YOU DO TO YOUR RIVAL?
给从前的爱(By梁静茹)
[**Introduce to him my ex?? **]

WHAT DO YOU USUALLY DREAM OF?
心酸的情歌 (By刘德华)
[**I dreamt of adventure stories but I dreamt of sad love stories too.**]

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL?
回家真好(By刘德华)
[**Wow, I will want to learn how to go home in my first lesson in school.**]

WHEN YOU FOUND YOUR FIRST JOB, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WILL SAY TO YOUR BOSS?
What If His People Prayed(By Casting Crowns)
[**Tell the gospel to my boss?**]

WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN SOMEONE SCRATCHES YOUR CAR?
爱是不保留
[**That can mean 2 things. Firstly, I will forgive the person with love. Next, since all my love has flowed out, please pay!!!**]

WHAT DO YOU DO WHILE YOU ARE DOING YOUR BIG BUSINESS (SHITTING)?
第一次(By光良)
[** First time shitting. It's a first time everyday!**]

偶然遇見的驚喜

2009-01-26T22:53:00.000-08:00

（国）
过去走遍天涯千万里
曾经跌倒了，爬不起
多少无助的眼泪，多少心碎
都会让我好想就此放弃

彷徨中，发现热忱的手臂
人海里遇见你，多惊喜
前面就算路漫长，有你陪伴
下不完的风雪，也觉美丽

能在绝望孤独中偶然遇见你
是我最不配接受的福气
迎面荆棘再多，必可冲破
因有你不断给我勇气我勇气

无尽的恩惠，永不忘记

（粵)
曾經踏遍路途千萬里
途中跌倒過攀不起
無望的心感困累全然交悴
無助身軀早已沒有力氣

徬徨中遇見熱忱的膀臂
人潮中碰到祢多驚喜
前路即使千呎浪得祢在身旁
縱使呼呼風雨仍覺甚美

能在絕望孤單中偶然遇到祢
是我根本不配受的福氣
來日禍困迎面滿途挑戰
能贈我勇氣完全是祢

年月縱過去未忘掉祢

This is a very nice song, the lyrics especially. God is always there. He appears to us when we search for Him. And His Prescence is a blessing to us which gives up the courage to face tomorrow.

短歌行

2009-01-24T01:27:00.000-08:00

This is 短歌行by 曹操。In the movie 赤壁 2， there was one scene when 曹操was reciting this poem. I find it really cool. And it shows 曹操's desire for talent and his political goals.

短歌行曹操其一

对酒当歌，人生几何？譬如朝露，去日苦多。

慨当以慷，忧思难忘。何以解忧？唯有杜康。

青青子衿，悠悠我心。但为君故，沉吟至今。

呦呦鹿鸣，食野之苹。我有嘉宾，鼓瑟吹笙。

明明如月，何时可掇？忧从中来，不可断绝。

越陌度阡，枉用相存。契阔谈宴，心念旧恩。

月明星稀，乌鹊南飞，绕树三匝，何枝可依？

山不厌高，海不厌深。周公吐哺，天下归心。

Every Shirt Tells A Story

2009-01-20T09:11:00.000-08:00

I was doing spring-cleaning these few days. And when I came across my wardrobe, I had to classify my clothes. I classified them into a few sections for my shirts: Pyjamas, Formal Long Sleeves, Casual Long Sleeves, Jackets and Sweaters, Singlets, Home Wear T-Shirts, Polo T-shirts, Casual T-Shirts, and Memories Shirts. (MS).

So let's talk about Memories Shirts, which I gave this name myself. Every Picture tells a dozen word but I would say that behind every shirt, there is a story to share and a memory that sinks into my heart.

Hopefully, i can post their photos and personal recounts or reflections soon one set by one set.

And I just found out something, all my shirts can also be generally be classified into two sections: Given by Others and Force to Buy. i think i never really choose one set of clothes that I like before, never came across or they are too ex bah.

If you have noticed by now, I like plain casual clothes, not those hippie ones. But if I have to wear formal, I disciplined myself to be really formal....even with my SAJC school uniform, I demand myself to button up the top button while wearing the tie which many aren't doing. Why make myself suffer, someone asked me before. I could only say, this is one of my values: Do everything to the tip-top standard whenever possible.

赤壁 2

2009-01-20T08:28:00.001-08:00

昨日刚看了赤壁2这部影片。我只能说赞。只是觉得金城武饰演的诸葛亮年轻了点，不过他幽默的台词可说是这部戏的一大卖点。

虽然电影情节与《三国演义》和《三国志》所描写的有些许不同与不吻和之处，但也许是这样许多观众才看得下去吧。毕竟做电影的都是要吸引观众，原来的故事读过了就不新鲜了。

整部赤壁 1 + 2总的来说精彩绝伦，不止视觉效果，连听觉效果都做得不错。演员方面张丰毅饰演的曹操最为出色。造型上，关云长和张飞都不错。再加上金城武的帅气，中村狮童的猛，林志玲的气质。。。还有梁朝伟、赵薇、胡军、张震等演员。赤壁可说是众星云集。

最令我难忘的是草船借箭和火烧连环船的这几幕戏。草船借箭的箭发得夸张但优美。火烧连环船效果出来了。但好像没有看到庞统的戏份（忘了) ，黄盖也没献计受罚。

Ratings:

Storyline: 7 / 10

Visual: 8.5 / 10

Audio: 8 / 10

Acting Skills: 7 / 10

Creativity: 3 / 5

Entertainment: 4 / 5

Total: 37.5 / 50 (Worth Watching Twice)

I think i got to redefine my ratings:

0 - 10 (Is this even a film?)

10 - 15 (Maybe I can film it myself)

15 - 20 (Time wasting) 1star

20 - 25 (Average) 2stars

25 - 30 (Improvements Needed To Upgrade)3stars

30 - 35 (Goodie)4stars

35 - 40 (Worth Watching Twice)5stars

40 - 45 (Almost Impossible)1galaxy

45 - 50 (Probability 0.00000001%, I never give such high marks)2galaxies

Group Bonding Time

2009-01-17T05:45:00.000-08:00

This week fellowship is small group bonding time. The rest of the five groups went to Pasir Ris, ECP, Esplanade, SMU Settler's, Boat Quay Minds Cafe respectively while my group is the nearest to the West @ West Coast Recreational Centre.

One thing to thank God about is that almost everyone turned up, even one who have not been with us for a long time. I'm also thankful that new members turned up as well. Hopefully, they could blend into the fellowship environment even more.

We played pool. Pool is a sport. Thus, we played sport. Haha, looks like I am too into detective things and logical flow.

It was so funny, lots of "tyco" (a jump ball to end the game or getting out the maze of opponent balls to score something through the dominoes effect), lots of careless (fail to touch the ball), lots of unfortunate events for some (giving out free ball at the most crucial moment or the white ball enters after the black ball). But it is also a chance for me to take photos. I enjoy taking photos and really loved my camera manual focus function because its auto focus is not good enough. But there are a lot of blur photos, look's like it's time to learn about controlling shutter speed.

After that, we went to the Sumo Jap Restaurant for dinner.

Itchy Itchy

2009-01-14T20:22:00.000-08:00

Yang Jun is itching all over due to urticaria rashes...风膜

Two Years Goal

2009-01-08T03:29:00.000-08:00

时时装备为主陶造

更深爱主荣神益人

What I have learnt so far from photography?

2009-01-04T07:29:00.000-08:00

I am still reading and practising on the basics of photography but I have learnt a lot.

Firstly, although we can freeze a moment with a camera, that moment will not come back anymore. Humans are limited by time. Treasure time, treasure every moment. Cause it will be not be the same the next moment. When time passed, it passed. Humans are so limited. Praise be to the Lord who is not restricted by time, in fact, He created time.

Next, you need a fast reaction time. Sometimes, it is needed to think about the shots and then shoot at the right time. Some says that the first shot is always the best shot?

Third, step by step. Photography really heed this principal. Get the basic right before moving on, if not, it will be hard to change at the end of the day.

Four, thanksgiving. After developing the photographs, I would keep them in a photo album, often accompanied with short journals and reflections. And this allow me to count the many blessings Lord has given.

Fifth, nothing beats God's creation. No matter how good a photographer is, how good his or her skills is, how good the editing technology is...still, nothing is better than seeing with your own eyes. God created human eyes which the human-made camera eye could not be compared with. However, the photos taken already show the wonders of God's creation. And when I see the real thing. That is just....indescripable...God's marvellous creation.

2009 Plan

2009-01-01T00:25:00.000-08:00

First of all, Happy New Year everyone! 2008 was not a good year for me but there are still many blessings in disguise. Now, it's time to look ahead. May 2009 be a better year with God's training and blessing.

I should not call this new year resolutions but rather goals and hopes.

1) Stay firm in faith (even through the army life)
2) Equipping with God's word

3) Learn Guitar.
4) Improve in Photography Skills

5) Daily devotions everyday.

07S06 outing

2008-12-30T01:34:00.000-08:00

Had a dinner with 07S06 friends last night at Suntec n.y.d.c...Glad to see them, especially when Kev, Godfrey and Koon will be enlisted soon.

The food was rather expensive, the standard was above average. However, it is definetely not filling. I ordered a three amigos bakes rice. What was that? Not too sure though.

Christmas

2008-12-28T08:17:00.001-08:00

This Christmas, I was at Joyce's house. And I missed three buses... and walk 5 bus-stops as I do not want to wait for nothing (I almost can walk to her house liaoz, 3 more bustops).

Ok, why did I missed the buses. When I reached the interchange, I missed the bus. So i decided to walk to the next bus stop since the bus waiting time will be rather long. But who knows, just as I was reaching the next bus-stop, another went passed me. Thus, I walked another 2 bus stop. I was checking the directory and another zoomed past me.

Finally a 4th bus came and I board the bus.

Learnt and played Tennis at Joyce and Louis house. Tennis was a very very demanding yet fun sport. Woosh goes the ball...And we played 3 on 3 tennis also. Haha, played with Chuan Dao, Xiu Hui, Joyce, Louis, Jian Ming, Huang Peng and Zhi Qi.

Silent Night! Holy Night!

2008-12-28T08:16:00.004-08:00

Christmas Eve. Holy Night. Christ was born over two thousand years ago to deliver man from sins, to light up the world with hope. It's a merry time and joyous time. It's also a time to give others the best present or to introduce to them the present that was already prepared for them , waiting for them to receive.

Some might wonder, there is no free lunch on Earth bah. However, his salvation is really free. And it frees you.

This night, we had a mini carolling around the neighbourhood. Yup, the people know that there's a church around. But we must still carry on reaching out to them, in God's time, which we don't know when, they might be believe in Christ too. Yes, it's God's time not our time, so continue to spread the gospel.

Then there is also the 一家一盘菜 which we saw many brothers and sisters bringing food down for a massive potluck. It's a way to serve the Lord when we care for other brothers and sisters in the church.

City Dwelling

2008-12-28T08:16:00.003-08:00

I wandered around the city, looking for presents and also trying to be young again. This is a walkthrough of where I went and my thoughts.

I first reached Tekka Mall. It is around Little India. This thought just rushed up my mind. I was waiting for the traffic light and when i look around...I wondered, the field is so big. There are still so many people needing Christ, yet am I doing anything to introduce this salvation to them.

After Tekka Mall, next stop is Sim Lim Square. I am looking for an air-con component for my father but fail.

Next stop, Bugis Street. This is one place I yearn to go because I really cannot catch up with trend. Or you can say I am oldish. It's time to learn what youngsters like and why? This would help in communicating with youngsters around my age which i could seldom find topic to talk about.

Bugis Junction. Just staying put for the time being for Air-Con. Bypassing the National Library, I reached Bras Basah Complex and then headed to Raffles City...City Link...Suntec City...Millenia Walk and then Marina Square. Was taking photos along.

Now about photography. I really thank God for my pair of eyes and the creation of the eye is indeed marvellous and awesome. The human eye is a complex human part and it could focus by itself faster than a camera. Furthermore, no matter how good photos are taken and edited, nothing beats seeing with your own pair of eyes. Agree? I like to take photographs for they are always reminders that during a certain part of my life, God gave me my friends and some other success. It's counting the blessings one by one which we should be doing.

At Marina Sqaure, settled for Claypot Rice, and then went to the Esplanade. Was too exhausted to continue...(both too tired and breathing in enough of exhaust gas). And I went home.

Happy Birthday Mummy.

2008-12-28T08:16:00.001-08:00

I am glad that the Lord has gave me such a wonderful and caring mom. She has to work and take care of the family as well. She's always very tired...which make me always want to save money. She motivated me to work hard.

Though she might be quite naggy sometimes but all those are for my own good.

As her birthday is approaching, I decided to threat her with Dian Xiao Er. Too ex, so my father has to chip in a large proportion haha. But the food was tasty. Giving it a 7 / 10. Because some dishes are healthy too which is what my mom emphasises on.

I also pray that God will continue to bless her.

Meeting up with old friends.

2008-12-28T08:15:00.003-08:00

Back to SJI because there's CLS activity. Initially, I hoped to visit the teachers but only Wen Lao Shi was there. They are busy. Yao Rong and Hong Kai was there.

After the activity ended, we headed aimlessly and landed in the Central. We had our lunch there and Yao Rong said that he is afraid of height, which might be joking. Haha. Actually, it is me who is somewhat scared of height.

Talking about fear. I don't like the feeling of slipping off something, the feeling of my legs in the air and height bah.

Then, I learnt a new sport. Squash. It's a sport that needs a fast reaction, which i might lacked.

Vivo

2008-12-28T08:15:00.001-08:00

Venue: Sumo Jap Restaurant in Clementi.
Companions: Preacher Andy, Ying Ling Dao Shi, Chelle, Zhi Yuan, Zhi Qi, YS, Shifu Jiaxin, Shu Chun.
Remarks: Cheap and good for that price range

Yong Soon tasting the food.

And then, we head down to Vivo.

Venue: Vivocity
Companions: Zhi Yuan, Zhi Qi, Chelle, Shu Chun.

Remarks: Shopping for Christmas presents but i find nothing. After a big walk, realised why it is called Vivocity---CITY---it's big. We rest at Bakerzin. And sat down for a drink and talk. Wonderful time talking.

Morning at the Airport

2008-12-28T08:14:00.000-08:00

Was sending a mission team off at the airport. It was early. Titus, Rebekah and me decided to take a train to the airport. Rebekah and me got onto the first train of North South Line to JE. But, Mr Titus who live so near to JE station was late...haha...But we were all dead beat liaoz after helping out in the church musical the day before.

And, yup, we sent the people over. I like to thank God that the team was kept safe and seeds are sown while harvest were harvested. Glory be to the Lord!

After this, we have a breakfast in Mcdonald's in T3. We were chatting on taxis because there was a taxi stand outside Mac. There were many models and types of taxi. And, they are all taxis. They drive and then charge you. They are taxis.

Titus, Me and Rebekah aboard the Skytrain.

Move It Move It at the Zoo

2008-12-28T08:13:00.000-08:00

This day, visited the Singapore Zoo with Zhi Yuan, En Ci, Shu Chun, Peng and Chelle.

Shu Chun will be very happy to go to her "home" haha. She's the "monkey". These are the animals we saw: according to the visiting order: parrots, crocodile, white-faced monkey (not sure), crocodile, monkeys, otters, flamingos, white tigers, chimps, pelicans, python, penguins, sea-lions, elephants, monkeys, crocodiles, jaguar, pumas, lots of unknown cats family (forget liaoz), pony, goats, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, butterflies, lemurs, bats, mandrain ducks, stingrays, frogs, lions, giraffe, zebras, polar bears, hippos, wolfs...

And it was also an exciting trip. Except for hippos, just like in the film Madagascar, the zebra lived next to the giraffe and they are opposite from the lions. But what's most memorable is my experience with lemurs. And it taught me a lesson, nvr agitate an animal. In the Fragile Forest, I was talking to a lemur, it probably did not know I am talking to it too, " Hey, you like to move it move it" and as I walk away, it jump off to a tree beside me, or to be exact, a branch, and its toes seemed to landed on Shu Chun's head before leaping away. Luckily, no one was hurt and no direct contact was made. Haha...the lemur indeed like to "move it move it".

The otters with a smell

White Tiger licking itself

Elephants strong

One of my favourite shot.

The move it move it lemur

Grp photos with the performers.

Then, my camera went low batt....and the rest of the animals are capture in camera by others.

Iceskating Swoosh

2008-12-28T08:11:00.000-08:00

This day, I picked up a new sport called iceskating. I am a complete noob...and I only know how to stand and learn to move slightly but not glide. Yet, it's an eyeopener. Luckily, i am not the iceopener. Haha. Ok lame.

Zhen Wei initiated the activity. Huang Peng was the teacher. And surprisingly, Yi Le came! Kallang Leisure Park was in an ulu place. Haiz, because JEC closed for renovation if not might be closer lehz. But anyway, it was an awesome experience with Peng, Zhen Wei, Jian Ming, Yi Le and Zhi Qi.