Wednesday, October 31, 2007
10:35 AM
Before bed..
Finally went for soccer after so many weeks of absence due to essays. Goodness.. At first I struggled to go, having just woke up from a nap. First thought that came to mind was to slack. Haha.. Lucky I didn't give in to that. Had a fun time at soccer today, although it somehow felt too short. I wasn't even tired at the end of it. Maybe cos I played last man too much.. But noone wants to play last man, so to allow the new friends to have fun, I have to sacrifice man.. Oh wells.. =p
But I'm glad Yan Wei came to join us for soccer today. Should get Eugene to come next time too. However, I think there's really a lack of "friend-making" by the "lao jiao" at Sports Club. I noticed that noone initiated to talk to Yan Wei, and many times he was just either resting with me, kicking the ball with me or kicking the ball all on his own. Hmmm..
Alright, before I log off, I think I need to do something about my right knee. Yes, the one that has undergone surgery. It hurt so bad when I got home, that I can't really apply weight to it. Gotta stand lopsided on my left leg instead. Although the pain has subsided, but it just feels so "ugh" at times.. x_x
OH! One last thing.. I heard from Yan Wei that Shufen is fine. Taking a sem break, but all in all she's alright. So, thank God for that. =) Heh. Must find something to thank God for everyday and in every post! =)
Okies, goodnight!!!
Sunday, October 28, 2007
8:38 AM
*blank*
Ok.. I wanted to blog about something, but I really could not think of anything much to blog about that was interesting. Today seemed like a routine Sunday that went by.
Some reflections..
Yesterday was Halloween and I turned down all invitations to club. Too tired.. Hung out with Winston and Wee Kiat instead. We went "BAH!" and dinner then went home. Saw some people in costumes and we were talking about maybe we should go next year in costumes. I wanted to be ZORRO! Haha. Wee Kiat wanted to be Darth Vader, and Winston can be Yoda. LOL! Then we started talking about who'll be what character. Here's the list..
Liang Jie: Han Solo
Collin: Chewbacca
Reynard: Jabba the Hutt (WAHAHAHA!!!)
Ok, I forgot the rest. =p
Anyway, we came home, and got the "good stuff" out, coupled with snacks from NTUC and decided to chill out before we started jamming. Watched Crank, and Wee Kiat knocked out in the most amazing manner!
totally guru-like right? haha.Alright, he then woke up and we started our lil jamming cum recording session. Winston has a new song which I think sounds awesome. I came up with a new tune which Wee Kiat helped to refine, and I just started working on the lyrics. The chorus part has yet to be constructed though, have to wait for him to book out then can do. =p It was a fun night all in all. Haha.
Sunday, went to church totally sleepy. *guess who fell asleep in service* HAHA! He's really a guru man.. =p anyway, had year end conference meeting then went out with the guys to "BAH". Totally bad experience man.. NEVER GO TO NOVENA EVER AGAIN! Goodness.. Had CJ for dinner. Didn't really get wasted this time round but felt sinful still. Think I gotta fast for the next week. =x Just kidding just kidding.. In case some sensitive Christians think I'm so shallow *yada yada yada*. Haha.
Actually, I know I'm rather incoherent right now. I'm not even sure what I'm bloggin about. I need to sleep. But recently I can't seem to fall asleep whenever I lie on the bed. But when I'm sitting here in front of the comp I'm so sleepy. Don't know what's wrong with me too. Insomnia kicking up again.. I realise this happens every year. Or at least it comes in a cycle. Sickening..
Oh wells.. I think I've blogged enough for today.. Cheerios! =p
Friday, October 26, 2007
10:28 AM
A walk to remember..
Today was the last day of filming for Hey Gorgeous Semis! I'm so glad its over! All the sunburning and peeling of skin, totally disgusting man. But it's rather sad too that this whole thing is going to come to an end soon. No more group gatherings for the contestants where we can hang out with each other. It has been fun getting to know them, hanging out and talking crap with them, just having good times chilling and cam-whoring. Haha.. I'm glad I had this opportunity to make friends like them. It's just too bad that good times never last. But maybe that's what makes them memorable. =)
Took a bus home from Vivo after the chillout session with Gusti, Trish and Wentao. It was a good time spent just chatting and talking man. Didn't take 57 straight home though. I decided to take 61 and drop and the bus stop opposite Gillman, and walk home. Yes, I WALKED home from there. Walking up that steep footpath beside the forested area in the dark, brought back memories from the times past and gone.
I remember it was 8 years ago when I walked down that path in the wee hours of the morning, about 6plus. I was in Secondary One, and that was how I traveled to school. Walking down that steep slope in the dark, to take 61 all the way to VS. I remember looking at the forested area and wondering if maybe a wild beast or some jungle man would jump out. I remember being anxious and a little scared everytime I walked down that path. I was young then.
I looked at the the tress, and I realised they seem to be much closer than before. It seems like the entire forest got closer to the path, like the trees moved. 8 years has been a long time, and the forest has grown uncontrolled. Got me thinking, how much has life changed since 8 years ago? What have grown out of control, and what have been tamed? I wanted to write a song, about meeting the people from Hey Gorgeous, the happy times spent even though it was short. I wanted to write a song, about remembering the past, like a journey down memory lane. I need inspiration, and a tune.
Watched Click just now. Adam Sandler never fails to deliver in his acting. Beauty story about life, to treasure the times, be it good or bad. To treasure your family, no matter how quirky it might seem or messed up it may be. To love, no matter how much love might hurt, because without it nothing else would matter anymore. Ok, I admit, I'm a little emo right now. Emo Nemo.
Loved this short exchange between Sandler and his wife.
"Would you still love me in the morning?"
"Forever and ever, babe."
Babe... I remember that word. I remember everything as clear as they were yesterday. But yesterday is past and gone, and yesterday can never be today or any day to come.
Remember the yesterdays, cherish the todays, and live for tomorrow. -me
Acting emo as ordered.
Friday, October 19, 2007
9:50 AM
The issue of 377A..
Haha.. I saw the advert to repeal 377A the other day in lecture. Article 377A is about the punishment of homosexual activities, mainly pertaining to sexual acts by gays. And to think people are petitioning to repeal it. Got me thinking again.. What is Singapore becoming??? I think Singapore has progressed to a stage where she's too rich and too free, and that's why the people are seeking alternate lifestyles. I know this issue is very sensitive to be discussed, but, this is MY space! =p
Anyway, was chatting with Kristie regarding this, since she sent me the link to sign the "Keep 377A" petitiion.
A few jokes and puns traded, some ideas even on how a single sex society would be.. Some examples...
"If a child has single sex parents, which one would the call Mummy? The one with the shorter D***?"
"God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve"
"Can you imagine if gay and lesbian marriages are allowed? Then there would slowly be a degeneration of the sexes. Noone would want to have sex with the opposite sex. This will result in, the men's d*** being redundant. Plus, it'll be a hassle when it gets aroused. So this will result in men cutting their private parts off. Thus, the whole world would become women and guys without their private parts, which would mean the whole world is "female"!!! World domination by women.. Results in, no more reproduction since no more sperms are available. No more reproduction means no more continuation of the human race, which means that the world will die off naturally! Meaning, a world ruled by a single sex, be it male or female would naturally die off no matter what."
"What if there's a third race that's created? Like, with both male and female parts. Wouldn't that mean, the phrase "go screw yourself" will become legitimate?"
Alright, some offensive language there (one phrase), but yeah it was all part of the discussion that ensued after the signing of the petition. Haha. I really think that we should keep 377A. I'm not condemning homosexuals (the people), but homosexuality (the perspective). Just as God hates the sin, but loves the sinner. Men were not born gay, it is a personal choice influenced by many things. Our original blueprint was not gay, Man was manly. Male by birth, MAN by choice. Oh God, I pray you'll open their eyes to see the truth and return to You.
In the meantime, go sign the petition at http://www.keep377a.com! =)
Thursday, October 18, 2007
7:22 AM
Toilet Break..
Haha. Today, I had a most interesting chat with my sister while I was in the toilet and she was in the other one. We were talking about "if only".
Me: How come you finish my whole bottle of hair spray in a week?!?
Sis: Don't exaggerate! I didn't use that much! (obviously she did cos I didn't go out at all)
Me: Haiyo.. You gotta buy me a new bottle man..
Sis: Come to think of it.. If only people are not so conscious about their hair, then we wouldn't be arguing about the hairspray.
Me: Well, if only people didn't invent the hairspray then there would be nothing to argue about.
Sis: Yeah, so if only people were not conscious about looks, then we wouldn't be so vain and want to make-up or do out hair.
Me: So if people were not vain, then it wouldn't matter if their face has pimples!
Sis: Ya! Actually it's all Adam and Eve's fault. If they never eat the fruit, then they woulnd't be aware that they're naked and have to be covered.
Me: Yeah! Then we won't have to be bothered with clothes and branded stuff!
Sis: Haha! If God didn't create Man, then all would be fine!
Me: Maybe He should have made all of us as robots, then we wouldn't be troubled with all the choices which we would have to make.
Haha.. That got me thinking. People nowadays are spoilt for choice. From clothes to products to the food they eat, we have so many things to choose from. And all because God was good enough to give us the freedom of choice. What would the world be if He decided to create people who only follow His bidding. It would be such a boring and monotonous place. Thank God for the gift of choice. To be able to choose what I want to do today, tomorrow or even in the future. The combination of the choices of the peoples of the world is what makes the world a more exciting, vibrant and interesting place to live in. And I suppose that's what God really wants. To create a species who would live under such vibrancy, and yet out of it all be able to make its own choice as to whether they want to believe and worship Him. It is this self-decision that makes the relationship between Man and God all the more endearing and romantic. Just picture the person whom you love. Is it out of self-will that you say the words "I Love You", or was it being forced out of you? I believe you know what I'm talking about. I believe God wants us, out of everything that's happening in the world today, to choose to say "I Love You" by our own self-will, rather than Him imposing it on us. Otherwise, it wouldn't be true love anymore. Jesus died on the Cross for us because He chose to do so (John 10:18). I choose to love him in return. I pray one day, you would too. =)
Sunday, October 14, 2007
9:13 AM
The Wedding..
Yesterday was Danny's wedding. Finally, THE MAN is getting married. HAHA! Well, I first got to know Danny when he came and took over the management of Youth Fellowship as our Youth Director. Back then, YF was very much different from the way it is today. He came, he saw, and he changed lotsa things. He believed and chose to see the potential in the youths, and paved a way for the development of their talents and abilities. Constantly pushing us to grow and live for God and serve Him, he has impacted many, if not all, of the people in YF. Personally, he's the man that I have come to respect, and look up to as role model and a fatherly figure. I remember a time when sinning against God brought me to feel that I've let even Danny down so much, that I really wanted his forgiveness, even though if I did not say a word he'll never have found out a thing. It's amazing how God has blessed him so much, and caused him to be a blessing to all of us.
Pastor Tiak mentioned something at the wedding ceremony yesterday which really caught my attention. He mentioned something about marriage, a crucial aspect of it. He said that in a marriage, a couple has to have enough common ground for them to be connected, yet differences (and even squabbles) to make it exciting. He was emphasising the point about complimenting each other and not conforming to the other. He was saying to Hui Ping to submit to her husband as the Bible commanded, but not submerge into him. And I think what he said was very important. In relationships, the girl tends to make the other half her everything. This results in her giving up of her social circles and her friends. And I think this is not healthy at all. By making him everything, and giving up on the other things, it's like giving up on her own self identity and trying to become one and identical to him. This will cause the guy to lose interest in her because it was her unique personality and identity that first attracted him!
I think I did not manage to fully and properly convey what Pastor Tiak said. But do ponder about it. It is indeed our uniqueness as a person that first attracted the other. If we were to conform and change to suit the others' expectations, then we would lose our own identity, thus losing our attractiveness. Maybe that's why many relationships keep failing nowadays. That's why they say youths are not mature enough to handle relationships, because they never thought about it this way before.
Haha.. I know some people will get offended when they read this.. Touchy touchy topic.. Oh wells, as always, I don't really care.. =p
Thursday, October 11, 2007
11:44 PM
Randomness..
Wow.. It's been so long since I last blogged. I wonder if it's just because I've been too busy with school or I've just been too lazy. I hope it's the former. =p
Blogging in lecture now, because I'm really really bored. Didn't sleep last night, was up throughout the night with QZ planning our presentation for today. It turned out to be like some comedy talk show, which I hope was good enough since we took up our tutor's challenge just the night before our presentation to change our whole thing to approach the question from another angle. It was really a big risk, something that I never had thought I would ever do.
Tomorrow's Danny's wedding, I'm so happy for him. Finally he's tying the knot! Haha! So exciting man, to attend such a grand wedding and dinner. The suit cost a bomb, but I'm sure it's a worthwhile investment. And I really love the cross necklace which I bought. Been wanting one for years actually, just never really had the determination to get it.
Well, it's time for me to get started on my essays. PS essay due next friday, and SSA essay due the following week. I'm so so dead. =x
Hey Gorgeous filming for the semis and finals are up from next weekend onwards. I think it's quite interesting and fun, getting to know all these people and having fun with them on tv. It's not by SMS vote, so I guess the chance goes to anyone. I'm just in it for the experience and the fun. Everything else, I leave it up to God. =)
Talking about God, I think it's amazing. I just sense it in me, the time for a rising up of faith and a revolution. I know I've not been the most passionate and on fire in recent times, but I just sense that a time of change and re-igniting of passion is approaching. I pray and keep watch, waiting for His glory to come and His hands to move.
On another note, this would sound rather random, but this is what this post is about. My random updates and comments. Haha. I've moved on. =)
Hmmm. I want to write a new song, but totally no inspiration at all again. I've been practising the authentic way of playing Collin Raye's Love Me, and end up not playing anything else. Need new melodies! =p
OH! I'm having an outbreak, and I'm damn upset about it!!! ARGH!!!
Oh, and I found out that it takes about a week for snail mail to reach Hong Kong and New Zealand. Rather long, but at least they get there. Writing snail mails are fun. They're personal and heartwarming. It's always nice to receive a nice handwritten letter or card. Haha. Reminds me of the good old days in YF when people write encouragement cards to each other almost every week. Somehow, that has changed.
Ok, I think that is about all I have to say for now. Very random post. I shall get back the habit of blogging more regularly. But..... =p
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.