Sunday, December 30, 2007

what about the new year?

I was talking to someone this afternoon and he said he didn't feel like there's a new year coming and I basically said, and this is how i feel that its not so much of a new year with new beginnings but rather a new year that more of a continuation and I honestly feel this way.

All the things that have happened have for better or worse influenced me and helped make me who I am today. But looking back at everything, i have nothing but thanks to God for allowing me go through them and seeing the outcome of it all.

I took a big risk this year, something uncharacteristic of me. Switching courses and schools and moving from the familiar to the not so familiar. I just thank God that finally i get to study something i'm actually interested in. Not everyone get that privilege and its up to me to make the most of this season as a student to prepare myself the best i can so that when I pass from this stage I can move on to the next stage thats more demanding.

If there's one thing i think i have learned this year it would be what pastor Ryan shared in the camp and that's to give 100% in all we do, both in church and in wherever else we find ourselves. Be it in the office or in a classroom or wherever. I know this but it helps to be reminded for humans need to be reminded more than they need to be instructed :)

Whats for the next year? Well i'm not sure but like i said its a continuation yet its a chance for a new beginning, a fresh start, a new energy, another opportunity to make things better and move on with God. Honestly i want to make every effort to follow hard after God in everything i do so that by this time next year I will cringe when i think of what I wanted to accomplish.

Father i want to begin the year with you and continue it with you. Let me experience you a fresh in this new Year.

~shalom~

Saturday, December 29, 2007

the beautiful union

We attended a wedding ceremony today. Aunty mee ting's daughter's wedding ceremony at Faith Methodist Church in the Hui Sing area.

fmc

So far its the second wedding ceremony that i've attended both incidentally in a Methodist Church. So it followed a familiar pattern.

I like wedding ceremonies, it marks the beginning of a beautiful union that God himself instituted. Its also an outward expression of the love and desires of a man and a woman who love each other and have desired to do one of the most unselfish things on earth; get married.

its your wedding day

I like the proclamation of marriage as instituted by God and the vows, they're just so sacred yet these days we somehow find loop holes and the divorce rate is steadily climbing.

It made me think a little about how my married life would be. I know for a fact that I won't want to be divorced ever. No matter what because of those vows, and that proclamation and the fact that God is involved.

Recent events have opened my eyes to the reality that almost all problems relation to relationships can be solved quite amicably without resulting to anything rash and plain stupid.

Was watching a show and discovery home and health about these couple with 8 children and mentioned that i would like to have at most 3 children. My own family is made up of 5 children all talented in different ways with all totally different views in life and attitudes and that fine but i think i like a rather small family but maybe later on in life would love to adopt a few children like Mrs Pitt AKA Angelina Jolie seems to have done.

Marriage is something i look forward to but not anxious about at least for the moment. However I know some people who are over due to be married, ahem ;)

~shalom~

Thursday, December 27, 2007

AVP 2



So on christmas day after the service we went to see AVP2. Not willing to just go back home and sleep on Christmas, i mean its christmas!

I watched AVP and thought it was an ok movie. Of course predator was way better with Arnie running around in the jungle with big guns and really sharp knives and stuff. AVP2 on the other hand pretty much sucked.

The story started out in space where an alien was running tests on other alien species and one of them escaped, killed him and crashed on earth where they went on a rampage killing every human they could find and using them as hosts to reproduce.

Then there was the alien who took it upon himself to eliminate the other aliens and any other humans in his way. Long story short, it just didn't make sense. It was just a movie about a bunch of people getting killed, beat up or beat up and then killed while there's the cliche chaos and no happy endings.

My christmas was good, the movie didnt spoil it but it earns a deserving 1.5/5 from me.

~shalom~

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

emotions

In the middle
in the midst of indecision
in contention
in blue
in dark grey
incompetent
in fear
in awe

unsure
unravelled
unrelenting
unbelieving
undeserving

On christmas day star movies showed the sound of music and the song ...these are a few of my favourite things described simple things that made one's life, that changed one's mood, that brought joy. I dunno why but there's still one word...

unresolved

I just wish I could

undo.

i'm sorry.

~shalom~

Monday, December 24, 2007

tagged by kimbuali

The rules are:
1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.
2. List eight (8) random facts about yourself.
3. Tag eight (8) people.

1. I love to travel.
2. I don't act my age.
3. I love to watch planes fly by.
4. Miss my miri friends
5. I like fruits.
6. I enjoy doing things for people who will never find out. Call me weird
7. I love Nokia phones. I think nokia makes the best phones. Call me biased.
8. I'm never tired of the colour blue.

I TAG : lazy to tag.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Carolling fun

The two nights of carolling have been really nice. Thank God for the opportunity to sing praises to God and share the Joy of Jesus especially in this season.

I thought Chris and Yesh did very well in their solo parts, it always stunned the people, every time when they came up to sing people kept looking back kind of like asking, who's that singing. Good job girls. And of course to Li Ern who conducted the whole thing, making sure everyone knew what line came next in Silent Night among other things. And of course to everyone who made it on time or sort of on time and gave their voices and hands to carry the instruments and to bless others. To people like simon behind the scenes working, for pastor and aunty mei for their support and effort. Not forgetting other who came to show support and take pictures. ;)

It was a time where the girls looked their best, where they guys forgot the lyrics and looked silly just mouthing words. It was a time to relax and enjoy the season of good tiding to all men as we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Doing the interview for the Christmas service, we asked a few people on the street what they thought about Christmas and got a variety of responses but the one that really struck me was one where mdn. Agnes was saying, when we remember great people, we don't necessary celebrate the day they were born but rather their achievements and their accomplishments. Think of Christopher Columbus, or Thomas Edison, you don't have any memory of how they would have looked like when they were babies but rather we remember that for Chris, he discovered America and for Tom, sound.

Why don't we remember the greatness of Jesus in what He did and not how cute he was. Not to belittle the birth of Jesus, but for a change. Why not?

I feel so honoured to be part of the team, and I thank God for all the opportunities to be a blessing.

~shalom~

what season is it?

For everything under the sun there is a time and a season. As long as the earth remains seed time and harvest shall not seize. So what season is it now?

I seem to be surrounded by people who are going through relationship problems, some wonderful some not so good. And I know that in all things God works it out for the GOOD of those who love Him, ALL who are called according to His purpose.

And sometimes relationships end, and its kind of like putting out a candle. The light goes off but there is still smoke lingering until it fades away. Others end without much struggle and you thank God its over.

Yet some are like a cartoon i watched where even after blowing out the candle it comes up again, and again which is troublesome because it keeps you preoccupied with just turning it off and not getting on with whatever you need to do. {poor elmer ford}

I don't want to sound all emo but I'm really confused now. Never thought things could get so complicated. Its 1:28 now and I should be in lala land where nothing's real and its peaceful, but here I am listening to planetshakers while i make this post.

I remember what pastor Hii said, blogs should bring hope, especially blogs by christians and even though I really want to share my heart to its full extent, I will refrain and think about the kindness of God instead, how about that.

I know that God is pure good, and everything He does is for the good of His Children, for when we ask for bread He would not give us a stone to chew on. And His wisdom far exceeds anything we can muster. Wow I feel better.

Father, even though things are very hectic and I dunno what is the right decision to take, I want to be fully confident in Your love, knowing that nothing can separate us from Your love. And if you care for the sparrows, I am of more worth and a bunch of birdies. So i throw myself at Your love and care, knowing you will take care of everything and at the end I will go thank You, thank You, thank You, thank You, thank You, thank You, thank You. Hehe. I just want to thank You Father for Your love. Arigato o-tou san.

~shalom~

Saturday, December 22, 2007

tagged by shell

Games rules and regulations

Remove 1 question from below, and add in your personal question, make it total 20 questions, then tag to 8 people in your list, list them out at the end of this post. Notify them in their chat box that he/she had been tag. Whoever did the tag will have blessing from all.You must link to the one who tag you, then spread it to 8 people, let's the game go on, return the tag to sender is prohibited.

1. What is your dream during your childhood?
Hmm, interesting one. I don't really remember,but i just enjoyed seeing planes go by so i guess travel a lot?

2.You like rainy day or sunny day?
Sunny days are best when there's an occasion but rainy days are best in the evening especially Friday evenings hehe.

3.Which colour you like most?
Blue blue bluE

4.If you've chance, what would you probably say to your beloved one?
I will always love you...Always :)

5.Where is the place you wanted to go most?
Hoooooooooooooome

6.Which part of you that you hate most?
The part that is always quiet.

7.When you encounter a sad moment, what would you do?
Listen to music, and pray afterwards. Always helps. Sometimes talking to friends are the best way to handle sad moments.

8.What do you scare to loss the most?
My family!

9.If you meet someone that you love, would you confess to him/her? Or just
keep secret in heart, observing by yourself?
Pass

10.List out 3 good points of the one who tag you.
a. Original.
b. Bold.
c. Helpful.

11.What are the requirements that you wish for your another half?
a. He has to put God first in everything she does.
b. Loves God with all her heart.
c. Kind.
d. Accepts me.
e. A bit on the wild side. Just a bit.
f. Modest.

12.Till now, what is the moment that you regret most?
Missing opportunities to do what is in my heart.

13.Which type of person you hate most?
Pass.

14.What is your ambition?
Be the best employee, employer, father, husband, friend, in-law, brother I can ever be.

15.What is the thing that will make you think he/she is bad.
Well since i passed...

16.If you can have 1 dream to come true, what would it be?
:)

17. What do you think is most important in your life?
My Lord and Saviour.

18.At what age do you wish to marry?
2x

19. What do you think is the answer behind all good things?
I don't really get the question. Thank God?

20. Whats Your Biggest Fear in Life?
Losing God.

Finally complete this tag.

Now i would like to tag this to:
a. Kenin
b. Oliver
c. Joy
d. Michael
e. Amazing Grace

Thursday, December 20, 2007

alvin and the chipmunks




I wasn't too pleased when I was told that instead of watching I am legend, we'll be watching Alvin and the Chipmunks. I used to watch the cartoons when it showed on tv and liked it. Those chipmunky sounds the little critters make. Think of the sound of Akon's song lonely times 3 with more melody and dancing. Man cg has come a long way.

I enjoyed the movie very much. It follows a very predictable theme of lost, found, taken, rescued, happy ending. Yay. I guess i'm getting old quickly, or maybe i need to loosen up and really enjoy myself.

Was talking to one of my close friends and she said I don't have much to say these days and I find that she's right. i dunno, the world just seems more serious these days.

Oh yeah the movie. What would you do when three talking beavers, sorry chipmunks follow you home in a basket full of stolen muffins? Show them off? Well that's what anyone would do, and that what Dave did and got disappointed when his once hysterical chipmunks became pitiful, possibly abused animal in front of other people. Think about the cute sorry face the cat in Shrek made time 3 with a scared demeanour, priceless :D

The rodents are cute and the movie was fun and funny. Good if you have young ones lying around with nothing better to do. So i give it a 4/5. And I was glad we didn't watch I am legend since i heard its quite boring.

~shalom~

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

some of the things i miss

I feel so lazy to blog these days, nothing much to talk about yet i feel like i need to update this thing so yeah.

I'm back in kuching, again. Going back to miri only reminded me of how much i miss my friends there. Thank God that Oliver was still there otherwise i would have been homeless for 3 days. Without the students Senadin is practically a ghost town.

The supp was ok. I thank God for that, and thanks to everyone who stood by me with encouraging words and stuff.

What I miss. I miss hanging out with friends, eating out and stuff. I guess I'm having a taste of how working life feels but it doesn't have to be this way. I know.

Yeah like i said, nothing much to say here today, only that i'll be going to watch Alvin and the Chipmunks today.

~shalom~

Sunday, December 16, 2007

testimonies for November '07

I was reading ODB today and in Psalm 119:148 David says I stay awake through the night thinking about your promises. It gave the encouragement to spend some time everyday thinking about the faithfulness of God. To be truly thankful is a worship to God.

The month of November was probably one of the best months of the year. Even though it was the exam month, and even though the exams were so tough I thank God for seeing me through them and for the surprising result. Even though I have a supp exam, i even thank God for that. Really His mercies have been great.

I thank God also for the time i was able to spend with my friends after exam, we really had a good time especially with Samantha since she'll be leaving for Australia.

I also thank God for relentless '07 and for what happened there. Its not just information, it more of a life changing, mind altering time for me. I was reminded of some of the dreams and desires of my heart that I had lost for some reason and settled for something less. You can call it a restoration time.

Finally i want to thank God that i can come back to Kuching and to serve in Bethany. I really consider myself privileged to be doing the things i'm doing now. Yeah thank You Lord for all these things and more. I am indeed grateful.

~shalom~

Monday, December 10, 2007

salt and light camp



Going away on a camp in Permai. This will make the second time i've been to permai though the first time going for a camp so yeah.

Expectations for the camp? Well i really want to meet with God and experience Him in a more personal way. I know I'll be busy most of the time but i hope there will be times of quietness just to be by myself and do some reflection. I also need to draw strength for the responsibilities I am likely to assume in the coming year.

Results are coming out soon. I hope the 'myth' is true if so i can enjoy the rest of my holidays with relative peace of mind.

Anyway will be back on Thursday. Hopefully i won't be too tired to make a post.

~shalom~

Saturday, December 08, 2007

the kingdom



The kingdom is about a story that we are all to familiar with, we see it everyday on cnn, youtube, al jezeera and other sources. Its a story of hate, of a few idealist who think killing others can be justified because of some religious obligation clouded by personal beliefs in cultural influences.

We'll kill them all,
the phrase that drives the entire movie. Yes there's Jamie Fox and Jen Garner and they... well he acts well convincing the Saudi's to allow his elite team go investigate the killing of Americans in a Saudi camp who's only crime was enjoying a family time out in the baseball field in the glorious sunshine. Despite the restrictions imposed on them they were able to work pass that to get what they wanted, who they wanted.

I was really scared of the reality of people who will go all out to eliminate 'infidels'. Young, old, and the in betweens. I guess i'm glad i'm on God's side.

The movie does not feel like a movie, it felt quit real like something you would watch on a CNN report, the camera shakes a lot in some scenes which can make you dizzy but i was alright.

At the end of it, you don't feel wow that was a nice movie, you think, you are sober, at least i was. At the end of it you feel thank God I don't have to worry about a bunch of people trying to take me out when i'm enjoying a family time out.

Thank You God for the peace we enjoy.

~shalom~

Thursday, December 06, 2007

someone tagged me

LIST OUT THE TOP 5 PRESENTS YOU WISH FOR:
(a) Return trip to Port Harcourt.
(b) MacBook Pro.
(c) 19" flat screen Monitor.
(d) Iphone.
(e) Psp.

LIST OUT THE REASONS FOR YOUR CHOICES:
(a) I miss home.
(b) Macs are the best.
(c) Looks nicer ma.
(d) Its so cool.
(e) I've always wanted one but the price doesn't seem to be dropping

THE PERSON WHO TAGG-ED YOU IS:
Specky 5 minus 4 (AKA amanda)

5 IMPRESSIONS OF HIM/HER:
(a) Cute.
(b) Nice and friendly
(c) Loves God
(d) Loves friends.
(e) Likes to change her blog theme.

MOST MEMORABLE THINGS HE/SHE HAS DONE FOR YOU:
Err, post ncie comments on my tagboard

MOST LOVED INVENTION (does not need to be technologically advanced):
Electricity.

WHAT DO YOU DESPISE THE MOST:
People who manipulate others.

6 PEOPLE YOU WANNA TAG:
(a) Kenin
(b) Amanda
(c) Shellyn
(d) Kimberly
(e) Zoe
(f) Gracie

~shalom~

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Hooked on bleach

Sorry nothing much to update on except for me most recent pass time, the anime bleach. I don't want to go into it now, its a nice story except for all the demons and spirits thing.

I learn something about commitment and how the commitment of one person can make a huge difference even to the point of death, there still lies resolve. I want that.

Recently i've been missing home more and more. It doesn't matter where I am, there's no place like home. I feel like my siblings are growing up and i'm not in touch with what they like, what they do, their habits and stuff. I just miss being the big brother looking after everyone, settling quarrels and fights and stuff. I so miss my mom too and i also feel like minding my relationship with the big guy.

I also miss miri and all my friends and just hanging out around town, going for supper, vcf celebrations haih.

I know i sound so kolian but I can't help it la, thats how i feel la. But tomo.. today, we're going for a movie hehe. Going to watch the kingdom with obi wong and kenin is coming to kuching yay. Hope i can meet up with you tomorr.. er today hehe.

Father i pray for my brother, my sisters, my mummy, and the big guy, I ask you keep them safe and sound, in good health and in peace. Let there be at least one thing they can smile about everyday for what you have done. Keep them Father until i see them again. I miss them, Arigato o-tou-san.

~shalom~