more of the good stuff

Someone posted on Facebook or some where that the new year is not a reset button and I agree. Nothing will change until we take the right steps to make a change.

I'm particularly grateful this year for everything I have and don't have. This time I didn't bring my laptop with me to Kuching because of the screen problem and I've really missed it. But not having it made me read more and gave me the chance finally to pick up guitar. Now I want a guitar to keep playing. Interesting the way things turn out.

Here's to hoping the new year will bring even greater joy, peace, full measure of mercy, hope, goodness and love.
-ONWARD

this and that

Now
Kuching. table tennis. monopoly deal. bak kut teh. reading: the kite runner.

In a while
bbq.

This week
iscf dinner.

Next week
year end camp @cameron highlands
christmas carol @the spring

-ONWARD

false assumptions

Today has been really good. Everything I set out to do has been done. One thing I notice is that despite being a last minute kind of guy, I make a lot of assumptions that are not always correct. So in reviewing the way I handled things I think it would have been better if I just made arrangements ahead of time.

Another thing I'm beginning to realise is that there are almost always last minute setbacks. It has happened so much that I always expect and plan for it. It doesn't mean I dont have faith that things will go well. I actually do, just that I don't like to be unprepared to face these unplanned situations.

I've always tried to be as independent as possible. And today I realised that there's a limit to how independent you can be. We all need people and even though sometimes they are not always reliable as much as we want, its easy to let it go when you realise you're no better. I thank God for everything that was accomplished today. It makes my trip down to Kuching something to look forward to even more.

-ONWARD

i'll take you back

I'll take you back always
Even when the fight is over now
I'll take you back
Even when the pain is coming through
I'll take you back.

This song brings back lots of memories. Interesting how memories are tied to music and smell.
-ONWARD

never stop

Was just chatting with a friend and we talk about what our favourite music is, we do this from time to time, and i realised he hasn't really changed. He's the same drum whacking, music loving, outrageous friend that i know. All this from the kind of music he's currently in to.

I have a feeling i've said this before but repetition never killed anyone. And in many ways this is me talking to myself, reminding myself to never stop. Don't stop doing something that is good. If there's value, or substance in it, carry on. Yeah things happen that still our passion and discouragement comes and sets doubt on fire and we feel well thats not me, or i'm just not good at it. Never stop doing what is good. We like the things we like for a reason and I think that in this world, God put things for us to learn and enjoy so lets learn and enjoy them. Thats all.

-ONWARD