JoeltheYap's Events.

Israel & the World.

2010-06-02T20:42:00.004+08:00

With the recent attack on the civilian ships near Gaza. Israel sparked off many comments from various leaders around the globe condemning the attack by the commandos. So how will this issue be resolved? I'm not too sure about that. With this severity of an incident, I doubt this case will not be closed off that easily. What may happen? Surely there will be different explanations from various parties. What sort of action that will be taken? I've no idea about that. It may happen that is a result of perhaps war against Israel as stated in the Bible where different nations will ally together to attack Israel. this situation can lead to that stage. What can be done? I know it has to be come to pass but then to me it seem too soon.

What can we do besides getting ourselves updated via the Internet or newspaper. We have to pray that God's grace and mercy will be upon this situation. Really this case need God's intervention as it don't come through my mind on how the commandos would fire upon civilians. It may be an order from the upper level in the army. But who knows? As of now no one has the answer. Prayer does need to be done so that there would not be another "World War" that could be sparked just by this case or scenario.

The Change.

2010-05-10T13:08:00.003+08:00

United States of America, from a humble beginning where the nation grew up with struggles. Struggles if being experienced by other nations who may not survive as the outcome. A superpower nation today with its advance technologies, services, liberation, freedom as well as a nation with diverse cultures. Once before that people were God fearing be it as normal citizens or in the senate or perhaps in the high positions. With the dollar note that writes "In God We Trust". Has the nation gives its 100% trust in God? Or has it gave other percentages to gadgets, law suits or just being in its comfort zone?

Almost 9 years ago since the 9/11 incident that struck the States and around the globe. During that period of time people scramble back into churches and rededicate their lives to God. Down the road after a few years, more or less is back to square one altogether again. Perhaps there are drop outs in church. People tend to stay at home and watch the abundance of television series available. Even though they still have the faint remembrance of the fateful 9/11 incident which did changes their lives a little but to maintain that faith "level" was not that long. And with the recent attempt of the car bomb which utterly failed (probably due to the prayer of the Christians) that the disaster did not take place. Did it ring a bell to the people? From news reports it seems that life is back to usual.

With prophecies looming in that a natural disaster may hit and with prayers withholding the natural disaster form happening people should come to realize that God is in control and the everyday reminder probably best being implemented in their currency, "In God We Trust". Is their trust really being placed in God?

It can very well be a good example for everyone. That really we must not take God's grace for granted. A superpower nation that needs to bow down before God and repent. Before God's blessing and covering is being lifted. We need not need a big impending problem or disaster to wake us up from our slumber towards God instead, we need to take our own initiative to go to God. With the uncertainty of the stability of the earth today, time is indeed ticking on. Ticking till Christ returns. Are we ready? Or are we still "asleep"? It's time for a change. U.S. asked for change but all in all they themselves have to change in their trust in God.

Temptation vs Corruption.

2010-05-06T14:08:00.005+08:00

Guess this post will be my first in talking about issues happening around us. For the start, I'll talk about corruption. This action can be considered happening perhaps every minute or hour throughout the day, in the whole nation. Be it in politics or with the law enforcement officers and so on. Malaysia so far for the past few years has been talking to eradicate or to cut down on corruption. Even though with campaigns being launched here and there as well as some arrests of some people. Personally, I don't seem to see much change. Slogans and campaigns that was set up and efforts to curb that is all down into the drain. Easily overrun by these two aspects which is greed and mindset.

To curb corruption is not only the government's job but it is also the citizen's job as well. If the citizens of Malaysia do not put in the effort to even cooperate with the government, whatever government that are being elected for 100% guarantee that the issue will never be solved. Mindset, people nowadays want the easy way out and do not want to have any troubles even though they know very very very well that whatever they are doing is wrong. Let's take the simple case of traffic summons. A speed trap, driver being caught speeding and stopped by police during a roadblock. Police officer asks what can be done driver just offers a sum of money and is being let off the hook. So who's at fault here? Most would say the traffic police who usually hints in wanting cash.

The main problem is that people do not want to acknowledge themselves at the fault which turns out to be the driver in that case. If the driver does not offer the cash to the police and if all drivers being caught for speeding or whatever law they broke they just take the summon as it is to me corruption for that will gradually go down. Is just like to eliminate the population of rats in the house is to block out all food available to the rats and their number will dwindle. If traffic offenders keep bribing the police how do you think that the police will stop asking for money?

Be it in normal traffic summons or politics it's the same thing altogether if the people just stop giving money just to get out of trouble. Which in other terms show they are "cowards" and do not want to face the punishment of breaking the law when they had the guts to break it in the first place.

Greed is also another issue which can eventually lead to continuous corruption. In the society today for sure majority feels that they have not enough. Mostly due to being materialistic. Without greed and the carnal nature of wanting more be it cash or some other material things, corruption can also be cut down. Money politics will soon come to an end. All in all it comes to the people in this nation who are willing to stand up to their moral values be it in whatever society or class they are at as long as they have a firm foundation in morality temptation will not come in so easily. The decision is the rakyat to choose. Are we going to stop corrupting each other for a better future?

Back.

2010-04-20T11:55:00.005+08:00

Guess this blog has been piled up in a big pile of dust. So it's time for yet another spring cleaning I'd say. But at the same time I think either content wise or just the lack of "publicity" that somehow this blog is pretty quiet since the chat-box is just there for like less than a handful of people to chat. Hmm... Anyway, for the pass four months since the start of January I've been busy with my industrial training also known as internship. During that time I wouldn't be at home as I will be in other people's house to overnight. Interesting experience I'd say. manage to go overseas during my internship which is a rare opportunity that other wouldn't have.

Last week to go then I will be having my break till end of May. Wonder what to do during the period of break. I wonder... Anyhow it would be quite tough to restart back to university engine and get back to the mode of studies since it's going to be like five months ago since i last studied and go for classes. Hopefully it won't be a tough one to handle.

Assignments and tutorials awaits. Not leaving back to service in church where the full swing starts again after a few months of absence although certain times i pop by. Blogger's blogging mind block for now. Will update when new ideas or topic comes running in. Maybe more updates when I finish my internship which I extended due to unfinished project. Perhaps some sensitive topics to blog I guess which I hope i won't get caught for it, depends on how serious is the content also lah... *Shrugs*

Internship So Far.

2010-01-28T17:40:00.004+08:00

It's has been almost a whole month since I started my internship cum industrial training. So far so good I'd say. Currently I'm blogging from my office so just hope that no one comes back or else I'm dead. Anyway, internship so far was not bad except most memorable factor is that the video clip I was working on, the computer hard disk where all the data I stalled in crashed and after various people coming to fix it where unable to fix it. Eventually got to buy a new hard disk and start all over again. There goes two weeks work into the bin. Anyhow as I redo the video clip again, the memories of what stuff need to be edited are still quite clear in my head. I mean brain, so this time it took me less than a week to finish up what I did for the previous two weeks which was cool. Thank God for that. Well, I do learn an important lesson which is to back up the files everytime I finish my work at the end of the day. I'm pretty glad that I'm working in a Christian company which gives me the chance to visit other churches as well. Since I know how to play the drums I sort of became the drummer for the band whenever the team are out ministering in other churches.

Besides that, I'm able to travel to overseas as well since end of February there's a church in Medan, Indonesia that invited the team to minister at their church. While beginning of April will be in Singapore for four days and going to five different churches when we are there. Pretty interesting I'd say. I don't think that many of my classmates who are doing their internship elsewhere will be able to travel overseas. Indeed God is faithful. Though at times I do miss my own church Charis Christian Centre and youth group as well as the activities like futsal and so on. Though I can only do it occasionally as before. Now left about three more months till I restart back university life again which I think will be much of a challenging one since I'm now already in my final year.

Talking about final year, I can't even imagine myself graduating soon. All I could think of when I was in secondary school is to just finish SPM and that's about it. Future plans like going to college or university just couldn't register in my head. And now finishing university is like a dream. Well, sort of like a dream cause I didn't picture myself that far of an accomplishment. After university comes working, a career, or a fixed job that I'll do probably the rest of my life that I doubt so I'll be that "loyal" or something. Hmm..... Many things lined up ahead, just got to wait for time to come and pass through those things with God's help of course. All I can do now is hope and pray for the best till my internship ends and then a short break before the final two semesters approaches. Cheers =)

Reflecting 2009, Welcome 2010.

2009-12-29T12:49:00.003+08:00

Finally, some time to breath in and breath out and get back my much needed breath back after a long hectic month with pretty a lot of programmes, appointments and events to attend to. At this time 2009 is coming to an end and here comes 2010. Much to do ahead, no idea how much is that going to be but I have the feeling that it may be a challenge. Looking back at 2009 which seemed like just a flash through year, on how I had a gruelling time during a semester with the heap load of assignments then with those happenings around the globe. I'm still thankful for God's grace that still is upon us all if not worse can happen. As few more days where five fingers can just be used to do the countdown to 2010, what is lying ahead? As far as I know I'll be in my last year in university, first quarter of the year having industrial training and then the much awaited World Cup game in the middle of the year. Can be said is interesting but then in terms of what kind of "incidents- disasters" are coming I'm not so sure how is it going to be. Be in a severe one or not, it's in God's hands as well as the prayers of the saints.

Finally having the time to do some reflection, primary issue to think of is that unity of the Church is vital as the years passes by. If there's no unity in the Church, there's no light that can shine forth in the community which will result in the community to be living in darkness. Even in the various departments of the Church also must have mutual understanding and be connected to the Church's goal and vision and not on one's agenda or thought. Well, much still needs to be done within the Church, and manpower is definitely needed. I can say in my part that 2009 for me have its ups and down which is normal of course, at the same time those weak points can be improved on and excel in it. Much to anticipate for in 2010 and I hope it will be for the bettter.

Back On Track.

2009-11-22T23:56:00.003+08:00

I know, I know. This blog has been forsaken for quite some time. Nonetheless is back in action, I do hope I will have the discipline to re-blog again. Anyway, I know the mission trip as I mentioned in my previous post and didn't have any updates about it, I will try to have an article or at the most a post about it. Along one I target it to be. Anyway, primary reason now that stirred me to blog is that certain issues are needed to be addressed, stated, forewarned and also like a let go of my thoughts which can be a little disturbing to myself. Lately for the pass few weeks, there's been the talk of end of the world. Be it at home, in uni or elsewhere. Probably this is due to the movie flick but at the same time due to the earth's surroundings. Those things that are happening around the globe be it physically or spiritually. I sense it can be a bit disturbing at times when people keep mentioning it is the end of the world. Does gives some goosebumps too I'd say. Coming back to my point, ignore the movie flick and see with own rational eyes. Is there something wrong going on around us be it in our own country in terms of everything such as environment, politics and so on? Are we being caught up with super busy-ness that we can't seem to slow down time?

Maybe some of us may feel that way while some don't. The point I'm trying to state or convey is that the clock continues to tick forward and not backwards. Whatever is going to happen in the future, or nearest, the next day , worst, next hour or minute is totally unpredictable. Totally got zero idea of what lies ahead. Now I wonder would I ever have the time frame to even be an elderly person. It do struck on my mind that one thing's for sure, more undesirable things will happen as per mentioned in the Bible. One question for us as Christians: Are we living a right or a wrong way? People used to say that ignorance is a bliss but now at this juncture, ignorance can no longer be a bliss, it would be dangerous and disastrous if it is so. The fact that Christ is coming again cannot be ignored with the current events happening. Rumours of what is coming by doesn't sound any good. Some may have the fear while others may be life as usual till something came shaking by or knocking by be it soft or hard. If hard, I wouldn't dare to imagine how bad can that be.

Are we living a life which is pleasing to God? Our spiritual life is fully rooted in God's word and Prayer? I mean heaps of prayer and not just meal time sort of prayer. Now the second coming of Christ and end times is beginning to be emphasized greatly. Can that be like an alarm clock ringing for those who are still asleep to be awaken from their slumber-ness? Are we going to continue to be ignorant? Or be awaken and know that it is THE time? Now I can say that everyday we live by is from God's grace that we still are alive and well. With the chance as well to repair what we did wrong with our own life. Which I bet most of us do have some insignificant things that are not pleasing in the eyes of God. Articles i have read about people who have the chance to see what's heaven and hell like. Sound a little bit overload but I think I will cancel out that doubts it is highly possible that it is true. As for hell, I think I wouldn't want to mention much as it is scary enough to state it. In short, it is a terrible place to be in. And I would want to avoid there at all costs.

Even as we pray we are being disturbed by those those bad ones. As it is a spiritual battle. It may seem normal as we pray but at times we do feel there's something odd or something that happen be it our thoughts or something else which may deem normal but the fact is that it's more like a distraction and a negative one. So all the more we need to pray against it and beef up in prayer. Anyways, this may be quite a blur post but after what I've been reading, seeing and listening through. I have no doubt that we are living in a difficult, dark world where the light if it's not shining brightly will be deadly to all be it Christians or not. So let us as believers to be the lighthouse wherever we go. In speech, in actions and in thoughts to live a life that is worthy, righteous and glorified before God and as an example to others.

Away

2009-10-02T17:44:00.003+08:00

Sorry for the dusty blog, pretty busy lately with assignments and now mission trip to Chiang Rai, Thailand. So I will be off there tomorrow 3rd Oct till 11th Oct 2009. Do pray for the team that everything will run smoothly from checking in to airplane to programmes held there and coming back. Till then will I revive this blog again =)

A Tribute to Gary Robert (18th August 1987 - 2nd August 2009)

2009-08-17T17:55:00.005+08:00

In conjunction with the late Gary Leon Robert's birthday, here's a tribute for him.

It was indeed heart wrenching when the news spread all over that Gary passed away. Those who got the news find it unbelievable and the condition he was in when the police found him in the stadium. I myself was pretty much saddened by the news. Everyone who knew him have a good impression of him and were impacted by him somehow or rather. Be it by his smile, hand shake, encouraging words, his superb ability in sports as well as academics, the achievements his has and the list just goes on.

Knowing him since we were in the same cg in youth group when we were about 15 years old, found him quite friendly though not really close with him as in best of friends. Reflecting back, from the youth camps that we went as a youth group, not leaving the conferences. It was indeed fun being with him as i remembered one of the Huge camp in Penang. Think it was already lights off and some of us sort of have an "illegal" gathering and when Gary spotted the person who was in charge of security who was having checks he told everyone at the gathering to run for cover and he ran quietly and sneaked back to his room.

I'm very sure there are many moments that we spent together as friends, having a game of futsal with him. Fascinated by his skills in that sport and brought good encouragement as a team-mate. Not scoring all the time but encouraging others to score by opening the chance for them to do so. It was encouraging to see that during Gary's wake service, the flocks of people who attended, different races, different generations. Both young and old alike. Church congregation or uni friends, childhood friends or those who heard his name or just seen him before once and so on where present. 22 years, one life, impacted many lives and hearts. A role model, a good example. Though very short the lifespan, through it all as God had already said to him, Gary: "Well done, my good and faithful servant" the talents Gary had, he multiplied it to a hundred fold. If it can be calculated, probably he excelled 200% in his lifetime. An achievement which hold the record that every few can break.

Now is the third week since Gary's passing. Many who are still lingering around in their hearts. Occasionally remembering the best of times they had with Gary. Or anyone who has the name Gary, it would remind them of the other Gary they knew who impacted them and brought joy, laughs in their life. We know Gary Robert is with the Lord Almighty, though it may seem very hard for us to let go of the fact that we have to move on with the life we have on earth without the presence of Gary Robert, we have hope and a future in Christ alone. Many may seek other ways to vanquish the sadness, it may be workable but it will just be temporary. On God alone can bring us through all the problems, like how God brought Gary through in his 22 years of living on earth, a faithful servant of God and a God fearing man. May God's peace, comfort and everlasting love be unto his family members, relatives and also to us all.

Assignments assignments and more assignments.

2009-06-29T18:54:00.003+08:00

Now is into week 5 already in my 14 weeks long semester. And I can sense a bit of the fatigue-ness that is not so nice sort of feeling. With six subjects in the semester and about two assignments for each subject, I can say it's like a heavy load of weight just came *Whump*. Flat I am with the assignment load. I wonder whether the lecturers got discuss with each other on the assignments and sort of have a control on the amount thing. Cause I find it quite taxing to produce so much stuff in just a little tiny, puny time frame. Meaning I've got to work my bones out to finish them and I think rest is going to be secondary for now. I can await is just after finals then holiday season for just 3 weeks.

Busy mode is expected for the next one or two months so I do hope can still update this blog once in a while. Worst case scenario is going to be once in a blue moon. Just finished an assignment which is to do a tv filler. Did the shooting in Royal Selangor Pewter which was cool to see its history and artistic works. A pride of Malaysia definitely. Now left the editing work to do. Tv drama incoming and that is sure going to be the killer of all assignments. Oh well... By God's grace i can make it through!!

Back To Uni.

2009-06-02T20:40:00.005+08:00

Reflecting back on school life, there's a period of long school holiday which followed by school re-opens where almost everyone with a blur looking face in the classroom suffering from post-school holiday syndrome. Apparently I'm still not out of that syndrome sort of thingy because today was my first day back to uni after a three week break. It was rather a very short holiday. Three weeks just passed by like that. Too fast to not enjoy the holiday itself. Anyway my timetable this semester's a little awkward as there'll be classes on Saturday from 10-12pm and from Tuesday till Friday classes starts 8am. And that is going to last me for about four months. Though it's quite a dread but I've got no choice but to wake up early in the morning. Sad case one indeed.

Nothing much has changed in uni except the cafeteria which apparently changed ownership and the food served is very few in choice and portion quite unsatisfying. There goes the large selection of food that the cafeteria USED to have. Classmates are still the same except one or two changed hairstyle. Challenges incoming in terms of assignments and I foresee that it's not going to be a smooth sailing one. Pray that God will give me the wisdom and strength to do it. At least this week is still quite relaxing because tutorial classes doesn't start till next week, as for the lectures which were pretty short for today due to being an introduction class and lessons so called "officially" starts next week.

Just a minor side-track a bit, I just noticed in the newspaper as well as the news very surprisingly and astounding is that the "Ah Long" case where about three men who owed the loan sharks money and was locked up in a flat in Seri Kembangan. Looking at the photos posted in the newspaper, it seems that a face looks pretty similar but wasn't sure who was it. Then during the advertisement time and there was news highlights and saw the name posted below the picture, which confirmed what I saw was true. That is one of the loan sharks who is now on the police's wanted list is none other than (of course not me) but my ex-secondary classmate. To think back during secondary school days, my classmate was not to say a totally perfect student, though he did looked like a bully to me but not that I expected it would end up to be like this. Which is towards the wrong side of the law. What I can only do is just to pray that he will have the courage to surrender and turn over to be a new leaf and start all over again afresh. 23 years of age is just too young to be wasted. I do hope I am wrong of the photo-fit and the name of that person and it's someone else instead than my ex-classmate. But then, who knows?

Surprising Indeed.

2009-05-25T21:01:00.003+08:00

Guess this time can't wait to blog about it. Final exam for the semester came and gone. And season of lecturers marking the papers also came and gone. And the results are out and about. So how did I fared? I fared pretty okay. Because as far as I remember I usually do not get a CGPA that is 3.0 and above. It's lower than that. But this time around surprisingly it's 3.0905. Lifetime achievement. Broke my own personal record. No doubt I'm quite happy about it. Though I do need to admit that the method I used to study before the papers were way too not good. Plus thought the killer papers would swallow up all the cgpa but it didn't.

Next round need some buck up a bit since subjects are not going to be that easy anymore. It's like level up in a certain game. Anyway, next week is back to class. 3 weeks of holidays just went off like that. It's like the feeling of never had any holiday at all... Hope it won't be that hectic of a semester ahead or else probably I would be more than half dead. And most classes starts at 8am. After the day's classes I think I would be half dead by then.

All in all I Thank God for that nice, surprising exam result =)

Strange One.

2009-05-18T16:48:00.003+08:00

Actually this is a delayed post which supposed to be posted probably last month or the month before. Anyway here's the post.

It started out like a mosquito bite which eventually it grew bigger in size and the sight of it isn't pretty. And it does itch a lot. I mean REALLY itchy. Due to me who can't stand the itch resulted me to scratch it and partially the cause that it grew bigger. Somehow which I don't know how, it went to the other leg and this time it's the amount it has. Though the size wasn't relatively big but it still itch. That lasted me probably about a week or two. Went to the government clinic (for my first time because usually go to private clinic), off topic awhile, the government clinic which wasn't that far away from my house and I just need to pay RM1 for registration fee then got to wait for my turn to see the doctor. Medicine does not need any payment. Pretty cool one.

The doctor said it was fungus then the other time I went to see, which was another doctor could not really rectify what are those spots because they are pretty similar which can be fungus, insect bite or something else. Before I went to the clinic, had a few opinions on how to tackle the problem. Bought a cream from the pharmacy to apply on which is for insect bites, after went to the clinic had to put a different type of cream which is for fungus then the other time I went, another set of cream. Thank God that my leg did not had side effects from the different types of cream I put. Or else I could not think how worse the red spots on my legs can be. (Worst case scenario I can imagine is that my skin peel off and make it to be a wound instead?) Who knows...

After days of putting the cream for about maybe 1-2 weeks in total gradually the spot grew smaller and less red and eventually subsided for good. What an ordeal in was. Though not a nice one to remember. And it's really mysterious as I still do not know how and where I got those spots from anyway. Weird and odd.

21 Days of Rest.

2009-05-12T12:15:00.008+08:00

Finished my last paper yesterday and it was that sense of relieve that came by after agonizing weeks of studying and waiting for the last paper to arrive. Now is to chill out and regain back composure before the new semester arrives and I wonder how hectic will the schedule be and the assignment load.... I'd leave that thought aside for now and start to think on what to do and where to go if not sure it's back to square one that is rotting at home. Probably will watch movies from my computer since there's still quite a number of them I haven't watched as yet. Oh yeah, so how was the exam some may ask. Exam was quite okay. Last two papers gave me some chills because there was lots to memorize. The second last paper which was Communication theory, I thought how bad it would be but then when open the question paper was relieved to see that the questions is not that difficult to answer as I expected it to be.

Watched Star Trek yesterday in the afternoon after my last paper and it was an awesome movie. Just wished if the future was that cool and high-tech. I watched some of the series before when Patrick Stewart was the captain of the Enterprise. Now with computer graphics and so on, it added on spice to the movie. Probably I watched the movie with my mouth opened in awe. But to me after some thought, the weapon of the Enterprise was just too simple. Some laser beams shooting out from some pods. Maybe next time they should have some weapon upgrade. Some torpedo or missile kind of weapon. There are more movies releasing this week such as Angels & Demons, Terminator Salvation. Can't wait to watch them. Just feels like there are just too many nice movies this year. And now is just the month of May. What's next? No idea about that. So now going to be back in relaxing mode. No worries, this site will be active and not half-dead.

El-Nino?

2009-05-05T20:57:00.003+08:00

*Pants pants* Weather's been very unforgiving-ly hot these few days, my room probably can be like a sauna or some oven. Perhaps one cup of water can evaporate in just 2-4 days perhaps? If it is being located in my room. Didn't go much outdoors due to exam preparation which is going to come to an end (at last!!) this coming Monday, but at the moment just have to be stuck at home and be a good boy. I wonder when is this so called "phenomenon" will come to an end, at least it did rain a couple of times but the heat just came back in a jiffy. Quite fast I'd say. Probably global warming played a part in this case or some sort of El-Nino effect came along to pay a visit... Oh well, that one I've got no idea. From heat to flu pandemic, what's next? Only God knows. And I pray nothing worse would happen.

So now as what most people would say is to drinks loads of water, be hydrated, not a good time for a sun tan unless they would want their skin to go "haywire". At least there's air conditioning but at the same time for those who are environmental friendly ones would advice not to on too much due to gas emissions etc from the air conditioning system. Don't think can do much of that due to the intense heat. Just remembered that hopefully and prayerfully there will not be water rationing if this situation continues. In short, conserve water. Think it's time for me to on the air-con now though, can't stand the heat already. After bathing awhile then feel like sweating. Not nice feeling indeed. Papers say that this would continue till September, I pray it won't happen.

Think I better get back to studying mode. Killer papers won't finish till the last 2 papers. So much to read and understand and with fingers crossed and prayers said hope the questions would be easy to answer. Much to update when I'm on my holidays and hopefully laziness to blog won't start to kick in. Just nudge me a little in case this blog's a little stagnant. (Nudge me when I finish my exam after next Monday).

March & April

2009-04-17T20:41:00.004+08:00

Not to worry, I still love my blog. And the hard effort spent in typing out the various blog posts. I do not have the heart to close down this blog anyway. Unless blogspot crashed till everything just went missing in net space. In addition, just a day delay on my promise to update. Well, mind me for that. On towards this post which mention what I did during the span from March till now, assignments were the major things that I got to do. Busy assignments one of it that required lots of time was doing the music video. Had some hiccups here and there. Main actor left quarter way and had to re-shoot most of the shots with one our group member and he (my group member) midway had food poisoning and had delays in doing the shooting. Not forgetting the weather which was very much unpredictable since that time it rained pretty often. At least the end result of that isn't that bad though my group leader insisted it was bad. It's our first time doing music video and I can say it's no easy task as much needs to be prepared. Good experience I obtained from that assignment.

Besides that assignment, another one was making a website for Women's Aid Organization using Adobe Dreamweaver. I was completely a dummy of that programme and my first time using it. In classes where the lecturer thought on how to use the programme. What was thought went in the brain, though some did leaked out somehow. To process and digest on that was another headache because how complicated it can be. A week or so before the deadline for the assignment, yes I know it was very last minute but what to do as classes about that programme did not end till like the week before the deadline. So I can say it was a very last minute work to do. Resulted to go Daniel Lim's house to learn and gain assistance, only then I can work out a website itself. Website supposed to be a group work but relatively did by myself in constructing the website while my other two members went to find pictures for the site. That was so because if I were to divide the work, probably it would be pretty messy in putting things back together when each finishes their part, not leaving the lack of time. Overall in turned out to be alright and received some positive comments from the lecturer.

As of now, all syllabus for the semester are done with and assignments, finished, some marked and marks were satisfactory. Now left approximately one week or so to study as the finals are drawing near, one last push then it will be a 3 week holiday and church camp approaching. And that would be half the year gone with about six more months to go. And probably an even more busy semester ahead. Not much special events except birthday of my sis and dad's. few days more would be my mom and E's. More movies are approaching some which are a must watch. More to be updated soon, I did thought of some topics which i may type it out when I have the time, not to say it the span of another month's time or so but down to a few days time hopefully.

Ps: Learnt my lesson not to simply make promises.

JoeltheYap Back in Action.

2009-04-15T12:47:00.007+08:00

Guess it's quite some time ago I last blogged. Sorry for the "dead-ness" awhile. At least now I have some time to blog as last month or two was my first time from studies week 1 to 14 back-to-back busy like anything due to the assignments and so on. And the assignments are not just one per subject. But that one assignment has many sub tasks to do which I find it pretty not so happy to do them. Amount of that is just a lot to add in all together. I'm glad it's all over and done with for now. Hopefully next semester won't be that hectic and busy and this coming semester break going to have a nice, proper break to recharge for the next semester.

So far I'm doing fine here, still healthy. Exam's coming along next weekend which is my first paper out of about six I guess. Good Friday and Easter service was great but then the weather was cranky. Think it's like monsoon all year round for now. Saw major buildings switched off its lights during Earth Hour. Now aware that the Twin Towers switches off its lights probably at 10pm or so. Probably Earth Hour that time only realized that switching off its lights would save huge cost. At least it's not too late to do so anyway

Will update more very soon. Lolz. So do stay tuned. Thanks.

February

2009-02-17T22:58:00.004+08:00

Not to worry folks, this blog definitely won't be deleted or led unwanted for years or that sort. Just having those usual blocks on the head on what to blog about and of course the L factor which contributed to the freeze or block is none other than factor Lazy. Sometimes being lazy to blog and to have the urge to blog back again may be quite a hard task to do. At least i managed to pull it through. Maybe I may blog monthly (which would be like the worst case scenario) or perhaps few times month. Depending wheather factor L comes again or another factor which is factor A= Assignments comes in the way. Anyway February is here, 2 more week comes March. Soon after 4 weeks comes April... Times do pass by quickly that everyday is just zooming by in front of my eyes.

And so February which was the post of Chinese New Year and of course calculating the amount of red packets received and thankfully this year I can keep what I obtained. Amount was of course pleasant and quite tempting for me to go and buy a new handphone. But resulted not to after much thoughts. Perhaps I will buy one next year. If finance permits of course. Overall Chinese New Year was fun going to visit other and being visited as well. Not quite of that fun really as I had to keep in mind of doing my proposal work (which eventually didn't bear fruit in terms of being chosen by the lecturer) for the music video assignment. Sort of wasted my effort and brain-juice to think of all sorts of aspects to get the proposal right. Too bad it didn't worked out.

After one to two weeks then came V-day. Quite an interesting one. Had Korean bbq buffet which cost only 20 bucks per person. Of course with that sort of price you get those meat which are not marinated and its slice is pretty thin. At the most you can call as much servings as you wish and I think I tried nearly all there is to choose from the buffet food list. Which came with a price which was a stomach that had the feeling of going to explode anytime. Not a good feeling really....

There were also serious times where I've got to finish up my assignments which were near to the due date. And results were quite unexpected. As for the presentation about two journals that my group had to study it and summarize everything with examples. To give the effect and critic the journal. Though I was worried that the pints given was not that relevant, but it was the opposite and very positive remarks by my lecturer. At least it took away that worry. So incoming towards March and also various friend's birthdays to celebrate and more due dates coming in and the stack of assignments to finish up. What's ahead can be said are challenging indeed but by God's strength and wisdom. Certainly I can finish up those assignment and not forge ting to pass my finals. (which doesn't have any supplementary paper anymore if I do fail in a paper which result to repeat that subject all over again)

Much are ahead, but I'm looking forward to see what unfolds before me. It's exciting and yet mysterious at the same time =)

January

2009-01-12T17:38:00.004+08:00

No worries, this blog is still alive (kinda) and well. Just that the owner was on a period of resting. Perhaps a sabbatical leave? Anyway just a brief outline on what happened for the last about 2 months since the last post for 2008 (which was on November) December was a really busy till my brains want to pop out kind of situation. Every week there is something to do, at times it was back to back stuff. Which was preparation for youth camp, went to Huge camp, caroling practice, Christmas musical for the church, meal appointments and so on. So first 1-2 weeks of January was like my off day from the hectic December. Nothing much to say, as of today I'm back to Uni starting my 2nd year, 1st semester. I think there's loads of people who blogged about how was their experiences in the various functions they went. Pictures also were uploaded as well. Oh yea, my pc is finally repaired due to the motherboard failure which ended up can't do much.

For me youth camp was great as I get to be one of the committee and it was quite an experience to attend and encounter the various plannings that were done. As for the camp I can see how God moved in various hearts and lives. To see bond going back together. Unity was strengthened once again. Fun to see everyone participating in games and also being naughty by dunking some to the sea or making them up etc.

Caroling was good, except that too many places to go and sing. Nothing much was provided by the hotel (host). But everyone had fun singing and having the fellowship together.

2009's here, age up one more year. Much to do and fulfill and everything is under God's hands and control. Oh yea, I do thank God for His protection as I almost got robbed just beside Church after I chat with my friend. At least I had the alertness to notice the motorcycle nearby, quickly went to my car and locked the door. The motorcycle stopped next to my car, back sit guy went to open my door but can't since I locked it, not satisfied went to use his fist to punch the window (at least it didn't break) after that I just zoom off. Quite a harrowing experience indeed.

Just stay tuned fpr more updates will try to update more when I can. Cheers to everyone and an early Blessed Chinese New Year =D

The Hectic-ness.

2008-11-27T10:00:00.004+08:00

Much to do, many things lining up. With every weekends occupied with things to do at least it doesn't let me rot but to keep on going. Of course with energy level draining out. With God's help all things are possible... Had VBS, doing the name tags and also receiving some last minute registration which I finally tasted why late registration shouldn't be entertained. HUGE Camp coming up in another two weeks, after a week then it's going to be our own youth camp. December, quite a packed month. The remaining of November is not left out either with friend's birthday coming up. Interesting it's going to be.

Then comes 2009 with the re-starting of studying engines. Assignments and so on. Oh boy, I still wonder how do I jump start back into the mode of studying anyway. Going to be a tough one of course prayers are certainly needed. At least it would be some time to dwindle down a bit when January comes. Not leaving arrival of Chinese New Year of course...

In the midst of my busy-ness

I would always praise & worship You O my Lord

That let my focus not be turned away

By what I am doing

And that I would always put you first in everything I do

Renew my strength and mind

Each and every day

So that what I do may glorify Your name

To give you praise in all that I do

To walk in your ways

And keep your commandments

Amen.

Worship.

2008-11-12T12:38:00.003+08:00

Is it being able to Worship wholeheartedly based on the atmosphere or the environment or perhaps the music itself? Or is it Worship based on the heart...... Is it the society we are living in affected us from having the heart of Worship? Or is it due to the worries we all get ourselves drowned up with? Too many things in our head which is the cause of blockage or interference? Maybe it's that we're too sensitive on our surroundings on how people's perception about us would be when we Worship wholeheartedly?

It's indeed hard and difficult to find the root cause which affects the young generation today in their Worship. Some thinks in may be the atmosphere since there's various camps and we could see the difference as compared to normal Church service. But at the same time it's mind blogging to think why is the camp atmosphere that "impact-ful"... Is it they had more prayers done?

So what's the remedy which can remove that stagnant-ness? Does a survey to ask around help? I myself don't know. It may be possible that it may be issue about space... Worship needs a big space perhaps? Much to wonder about but answer are scarce. Only looking towards God to find the answer. And probably some feedback would definitely clear up some things. Pray that this situation would not persist on that long or else it would do some negative effect. But I do pray that a spark of Worship would be reignited once again that would last till He comes back. It may be long or in the coming time... He knows.

The art of Worship is from the heart, soul and spirit. It's not really fully depending on the music and its lyrics. But the many hearts that are open for the great work that He can do. Of course to trust Him to do that is another issue altogether. And that being focused is another primary key. Without being focus we can easily think of other things or get distracted by our friends and so on.

So what are you still waiting for?! It's NOW the time to rise up to the occasion again. To worship and praise the King of all kings. The Lord of all. To give thanks for all He has done. No need to be worried about anything or anyone. It is you yourself that can do it. Not by mimicking others, they can be like an example but it's totally up to you how you are going to do it. Much to be said but we can only see how God can work with His miraculous power.

Fairy Tale.

2008-11-12T11:12:00.003+08:00

Some of us may wish life may just be like a fairy tale, everything seems so lovely, pleasurable and also smooth sailing. If there's problems, only very puny ones which can be settled in a moment's time. It would be a happily ever after to the end. Unfortunately, that's only fiction. It may exist to some but only to a friction of it. In reality, problems doesn't seem to be that merciful looking, they may be like a hound waiting to pounce on you. And we have to solve that problem somehow. Be it in studies, work or relationships. In reality, whatever things or incidents may happen. Some good, some bad, some probably worse than bad? Only God knows.

Woe to those who think life's a fairy tale,

It's time to wake up from that thought,

Those portrayed in movies are just pure fiction,

It may happen but not to everyone.

Woe to the life on earth,

Which is quite distressing at times,

Oh God would you come to intervene,

That you would grant us the peace of mind,

To take away that thoughts of living a fairy tale life,

That bitterness or sadness begone,

And that a whole new mindset & beginning to unfold.

A whole new chapter based not on fairy tales,

But to the reality of the world

Knowing that it's no fairy tale,

To have Christ in the centre of our very lives,

No matter what happens,

He will carry us through,

When we know He is God.

21.

2008-11-02T12:01:00.003+08:00

Tick-tock, tick-tock...... Turning back and see of the Lord's goodness to me all these 21 years in my life. Though ups and downs are usually interesting as it molds me to be a better person. In speech, in character and so on. There are much to give thanks about, for instance I've not been involved in any major accident or got to overnight in the hospital, being able to complete my diploma and now in a university. Always have food to eat. Well, think the list can go on and on. To think back when I was a young lad, growing up in a Christian family, getting to know Christ at an early age and began to grow in knowledge and stature. Childhood where opportunity to go to the park almost every Monday, sitting the tram car around the park. Guess now I have to do that myself... Anyway, many fond memories to mention about. It was His grace and mercy that He sustained me for what I am today.

Of course I did fall before in my walk, but He picked me up so I can once again walk in His ways. Much accomplishments been done. Didn't thought in the span for about 5 years perhaps would I be serving in the worship ministry. How great thou art oh Lord. Gratefulness I have that couldn't be explained or described by words! Entering to young adulthood and to learn here and there the way of life in a more advance manner, to pray that what is installed in the future that He would be the provider. Others say 21 is the key to freedom. But I say 21 is the key to the beginning of far more greater heights in the Lord Jesus.

Sawadeekrap.

2008-10-30T12:47:00.013+08:00

Finally back to home-soil and experiencing the heat which is really crazy here in Malaysia. It was a great mission trip, I expected the worst to happen which is sleeping in some wooden house, on the wooden floor, with the mosquitoes buzzing around at the ear irritating you to sleep and also sucking your blood. Having meals either in the dark or under the moonlight. Weather would be shivering cold till your bones trembles in the cold. An icy bath in the open area with doors but no rooftops. Well, thankfully those that I described didn't happen. Thank God for that. Except got bitten by the mosquitoes pretty often and it's quite itchy that I have to scratch it often. Overall this mission trip is another trip where the experience I'm going to treasure much. As the various mission trips I go to, I obtain different experience. This is my 5th mission trip but first time to Chiang Rai, Thailand. There was nine of us who went, with Lisa Ping as the team leader and Cheong Wai as my room-mate throughout this trip. At least I can get to know them better. So do hang on as I'm going to bring you thru the trip, which is going to be a long ride, no worries, there would be pictures to soften the ride at least. Will introduce some of the children there who I got to know. Enjoy!

It was an early Sunday morning where I got to wake up at about 4.30am in the morning. It was a a very, very, very rare occasion that I wake up that early. So finalized my luggage and check whether everything is there, cleaned up then head to Church which was the meeting place. about 5.30am we left Church and headed to LCCT Airport. Unloaded the luggage, some which was pretty heavy, went to the counter to check-in the luggage that are needed to be checked in which took quite awhile then headed for breakfast none other than McDonald's. After breakfast we headed to the waiting area and boarded the flight to Bangkok then subsequently to Chiang Rai since there wasn't direct flight to Chiang Rai. The plane journey was smooth, took Air Asia Airbus A320 to Bangkok and Boeing 737 Thai Air Asia to Chiang Rai. Upon reaching Chiang Rai airport which is relatively small with only a single runway when landing the plane had to almost go towards the end of the runway and make a U-turn. Collected the luggage, met up with Ps. Cheah who's the home's head. Some had to sit behind the pick-up truck which was a very good experience for them since here in Malaysia it's illegal to do so. While the rest took the van.

The van ride didn't took that long and we unloaded the huge number of luggage at the hotel or should I say motel where we stayed at for almost 8 days. It looks nice with proper bed and bathroom. There's air conditioning as well. So no torture in sleeping on wooden planks etc. After putting down our luggage, we gathered and headed to Agape Home. Where we are going to minister and mingle around with the children that are there in the home. Currently there's 50 plus children and only 4 workers which includes Ps Cheah as well. So probably you can see or imagine how hard work it is. Age is about 3 the youngest till 18 the oldest. Mostly are orphans where some have quite a dark or sad past or history. When we arrived there almost everyone greeted us with the traditional Thai greeting where the hands are clasped together and put below the chin. So straight away we, the team went to get to know the children. Played badminton with them while some see what they have in their store since we're going to cook dinner for them. They had long beans so we cooked long beans from them. After eating we mingled with the children and headed back to rest and prepare for the next day. For the next few days we cooked lunch and dinner for the children. Uncle Poy Sin was the cook for the mission trip so all the meals were cooked by him and were greatly appreciated and enjoyed by the children and also us, the mission team as well.

Next day is where the lessons started which went on for about four days or so. Each team member taking turns to teach on various topics. Some taught in the morning while some took the night session. For me I taught at the night, which is the evening session. And taught about "Hearing the voice of God". It was quite a nice lesson to teach on as I use my dad's illustration on the three beacon lights and i used the candles as a tool to illustrate the story. We covered topics like "The Father Hart of God", "Tree of Life" and so on. During the first lesson while Lisa was teaching I followed for marketing and went to various places buying the necessities for the kitchen and not leaving the food, meat, vegetables. About 60 plus of us in total and you can imagine how big amount of food we have to buy. The place we buy which is called "Big C" certainly had a high profit for a few days since we bought quite a lot of pork and things from them. Carrying them was quite an effort at least it's like some exercise I'd say. In this trip I really cut out the shyness I have and just have fun along with the children dancing along with them with the action songs and making it funny most of the times. Oh well, at least I'm doing for God and not unto men.

One of the day after the lesson on Evangelism some of the older ones went along with us sort of on a field trip to the Akha tribe place and visit. This time I sat behind of the pick-up truck. Thank God it didn't rain if not I would be soaking wet like anything. But no doubt I was darker quite a bit after that ride since there isn't any covering and the wind just kept blowing on my face. Quite a nice one to me. And the journey took an hour and a half to go and the same amount of time to get back. We did stopped by Big C to have our dinner and dessert though. At the tribal village we saw how God's work is working through various people. Saw PJ Methodist Church members there helping up in a Church for medical check-up. Quite a small world it is where we can meet our own people. Ps. Phang who was the person in charge, he is man of vision as he planted about 27 Churches around the area. Have a school that provides to those who have very low income for free. He has a tea plantation which is huge in terms of the land. Spacious indeed, we saw the guest house on top a hill which required four wheel drive vehicle to get there. I admire that man's vision that the income from the tea he will use it to do God's work. currently now he is searching for tea masters who would help in order to bring out the best out of the tea leaves on when is the right time to harvest the leaves and so on. Much process and things to do. After that we headed downhill to meet up with the rest. Not leaving the journey to the village we can see beautiful scenery indeed.

I forgot to mention that the ration of girls are higher than boys in the home. So the boys there are kinda shy and would not speak that much. But as we get to know them they would speak up more a little. The kitchen only have one stove and it's relatively quite okay in terms of space is concerned. So this is the place where 50 plus mouths are to be fed everyday. If they go to school only dinner is cooked. I think probably breakfast as well. This home had gone through a lot. Ups and downs and some children who are the long experienced the pain they went through. Not an easy one really. So along the trip we did visit the that massage which was quite a torture for me since I'm all bones and less flesh. Went to the night market as well, tasted fried crickets and silk worms. One day we have a cleaning up session where we cleared up those wheats, grass, while the girls learn how to bake and the older guys did the cementing for the soon to be fish pond. Cementing is not one easy job. The others would surely agree on that as it requires skills to do so.

Saw two bunnies there at the home, the brown one was pretty cute but unfortunately few days before we left it died. Don't know what was the reason though. They eat kangkung that was planted at the home everyday. Overdose of that perhaps? But then the white one is still alive. The boys had one boys time where they learnt about sex and also BGR from a married man which is none other than Patrick Lim. We had language barrier so sometimes nothing much can be done but to just draw out. You get what I mean. If want to communicate with them, for the lessons we have a translator who will do the translation if not we have to use sign language or simple English. So that was how was communicated to the children there. Quite interesting how we communicate at times and can understand each other somehow or rather. What else we did there? We did visit 7-11 very often to get chips and drinks. The 7-11 there I can say is much better than our local one. This si because over there has toast, burger, instant rice and some other instant food. Over here I think we have instant mee only.

This is Mozi or also known as Moses. He's currently three years old (I think). He's one of the favourites among the team members. He does has his moods at times. There was various funny moments. He has a sad past where he got kidnap and was hidden in the cave for five days with the monks. I wonder what went through but I'm sure he was traumatized by the incident. He's a sweet boy, when he is sleepy he would just either sleep on the bench or during the session sleep in a "praying" position. Before I figured out he was sleeping, the first time I saw him on the position I thought he was praying but then when the session ended when those other children woke him up, with his have open eyes staring blurly and at times cried because being awoken from sleep. Nice child to know and mix with.

Had the opportunity to play the floating lantern where it function like a hot air balloon, it's a paper like structure when lit something at the bottom of it after awhile when the hot air are dense it would float. Similar to the one we have here in Malaysia. The children there are every attentive, they really hunger and take heart the Word of God. I feel touched of their hunger for the Word. Mostly took down notes and I do see lots of potentials in them. Though they may have experience lots of not so pleasant things but still their heart for God never changes and it longs for more of Him. How I wish this attitude is within our local Church's youth or children. At times when we have to go through trials and problems do we get back to our longing for Him attitude. Oh well, I pray that it wont need to be that way.

They're Cinta and Dao. Both are sisters. Dao joined the home later than Cinta as she was from another home and somehow with arrangements made they manage to get back together. They have the leadership potential as Cinta is one of the oldest there and she can play the guitar and sing and also to lead the children in worship as well. While Dao is catching up like her sister learning. For her age now, she looks pretty tall.

Towards the end of the mission trip, I think all the children there had special presentations. The younger ones to the older ones. Some choreographed by themselves and idea generated themselves and some taught by our translator who taught them how to dance. They are quite fast learners. Because Andrew taught them keyboard and they manage to pick up the lessons pretty quick and well. amazing learning skills they have. Everyone preformed their very best, having their own uniformity in terms of their dressing. It was a job well done and the presentations are good indeed. Well planned and executed not leaving the funny parts as well. Our team did shadow play on the story of Jonah, too bad no pics were taken. It was fun to have the shadow play. Of course before the trip we had a schedule but it's a schedule that is open for changes and it serves like a guideline only. We didn't follow strictly on it but follow the flow and be open for changes.

This is Nake (I hope I did get her name right). I think she can hear but can't speak. She always smiles. Though with the communication barrier there is, through sign languages able to communicate a little. At times I have no idea what she wants to talk. Can't decode what she was trying to say. Overall she can learn the action songs easily of course. And in her own special way with God's help to be able to live on with His faithfulness towards her.

As the days passes by in a middle level speed sometimes it felt very fast someyimes it felt it was quite slow. Lessons taught, food tasted, friendship obtained and treasured. It was time to bid goodbye. It was a Sunday night where we had the last time together as a whole since the next day most of them have to go to school except for those who are special ones (You get what I mean) We had the night where those presentations took place, the lantern and also pasta for dinner which was enjoyed by the children very much. I did missed my opportunity to play football with one of the boy there. Too bad for me. Took pictures, took down e-mails, some last time fellowship. It was quite a mixed feeling when things just sort of got started and it had to end quite soon, just get to know more aboutthis guy whose name is Geroge. He helped us with our luggage along with Peter when we arrived at the airport. As days passes by, I observed he is quite a discipline person except I was amazed when the last day he sort of went cheeky a bit a played with Lisa. When it was prayer time he prayed very fervently. I wonder in my mine since he was praying in Thai, what is he praying about anyway? I did cry once when I was praying for him. I was indeed touched by his discipline and attitude. Even in songs and praise he dance along. Everyone danced along and sang along. He's hardworking and obedient. He obeys instructions given and finishes them without any procrastination. This is one character I do admire a lot. I can understand him quite a bit since he's those who's quite quiet and shy. I manage to visit his room and it was way cleaner than the others. He has few younger ones under his care where he has to washed the younger ones laundry and his energy level during school time does goes down since he's invloved in those bicycle sort of training witht he other boys as well. I do pray for him that he will continue to hang on there and do all he can, his best for God's glory and never give up.

I can say this mission trip was a mission success. We can see what imprted to them are accepted with willing and open hearts. Everyone are special in the eyes of God whatever the circumstnaces they went through. I trust those things they went through are to mold them and to build tem up to be stronger in their trust towards God. Not only that but to fully rely on Him to provide and son on. Another nice experience obtained from this trip and I do long to go back there again someday to see the fruits we imparted multiplied and sown to many other hearts as well. Some of us stayed back in Bangkok but due to the flight delay we could not spend much time there. Only had one mild shopping spree, before that had dinner with Dai & Adie and headed to the Christian guest house to rest. The following day headed to the airport and headed back to homeland Malaysia.

Job well done team members, it was great serving alongside with you all in cooking, in buying groceries, in lessons, in laughter etc. We do have our own story to tell to others. And you who are reading this, go for a mission trip and you will be impacted in a special way. Ignore where are oyu going to stay be it good or bad place since we are at the mission field to bless the people. May God bless Chiang Rai and its people. I do notice that Thai people really honor their king since I can see his picture and also the queen's where ever I go. Not bad indeed in terms for patriotic.

Mission Possible

2008-10-18T22:06:00.007+08:00

Hello, I guess some of you may know that I'll be leaving for Thailand (Chiang Rai) for Missions Trip tomorrow. I'll be there from the 19th-28th of October. Tomorrow's flight will be at 8.25am. And I'll be reaching the KL LCCT approximately 3.40pm on the 28th. Do remember to keep us (the team) in prayer..!

Youth Leaders Retreat

2008-10-10T11:31:00.008+08:00

From the 3rd till 5th of October 2008, the Youth force leadership had a retreat to Port Dickson. Rented a corner double story house which is equipped with cooking utensils, pots, pans and even bbq things as well. Not leaving the number of mattresses needed to sleep. Girls occupied the top while us guys occupied the living hall by laying out the mattresses. Though I have to say when in the wee hours in the night, it does get cold. Cold that most of us either curl ourselves like prawns or something else. It was indeed a nice, enjoyable trip. With plenty of food to eat, nice ones I'd say. Certainly a retreat trip to remember. So the trip went like this:

We met up in Church seemingly at 11.30 am on 3th Oct but as usual, due to some complicated issues delayed 30 mins and we left at 12pm instead. About four cars went on the early section while about two more came in the evening that day. We stopped by at Seremban to have our lunch at a beef noodles stall. Food was ok but so-so to me, after that we adjourn to get the curry chicken bread and then went to buy the famous Seremban siew pau. Then we headed to Port Dickson. Rested and waited for the rest to come. While waiting we had our steamboat dinner which has lots of vegetables, fishballs, meatballs and so on. Not leaving the homemade chili sauce which was well praised by the eaters.

After eating, cleaning up the dishes and some went to bathe, some stayed at the living hall to watch "Amazing Grace" the movie while others were at the dining hall there playing games. More like vocabulary games. After the movie the ones who were playing games came over to the living hall as there's air conditioning there and continued playing. That time I went to bathe and joined in the game after I bathed. There were almost 30 of us who were at the retreat though, quite a large amount I'd say. We walked to the beach which was on high tide that time, got a glimpse of it as it was really dark and headed back to the house. After that we all headed to sleep (Well, some of them still talked till don't know what time). Next day came, some woke up while some were still sleeping. Jen Ric was the chef of the trip. He cooked for breakfast, bbq-ed the wings. Not everyone had breakfast. We had our own service there with Ps. Mike preaching and also took communion there.

After that we got to fill up some evaluation form about youth force then got ready to go for lunch and then head towards Bayu Beach Resort to view the campsite and also to play at the beach there (which is definitely cleaner there). Previous time I wasn't there during the last youth camp as I was in the other part of the world and it was the tsunami period where it struck other Asian countries with significant damage. Anyway, the campsite looks good, with the various things they provide such as we are able to use the lighting there (colour spot lights) for free and I think there would be lights off during the worship session. Then it's going to be a fun time using the lighting system there. Yay!! But then an extra job for me. Can't wait to do that for youth camp. Ballroom's big, rooms are good shape. Now all we need is campers to fill up the place. So you know what to do, sign UP for youth camp!!

Done checking all the rooms and asking questions to the person in charge there then we had our leisure time at the beach. Some played volleyball, some even did their homework or assignments there (Which is ok but then crazy at the same time) some flew kite, some went to the sea while some just relax under the beach umbrella. Volleyball was hard to play if we were to follow strictly on the rules. It was fun afterall. Then some went for banana boat which we need to fall overboard for about three times as it's cornering and the G-force took the lead and threw as all into the sea but then of course to the shallow waters since some don't know how to swim. It was fun but at the same time my specs lens broke because of the impact when I fell into the sea. I took off by specs thinking by holding it would be okay. Didn't have the thought it would be that bad sort of impact that holding it would be disastrous. After that, being drenched went to the beach and with the sun and heat get dried up. Not very much but considerably okay then joined in for captain ball, long time didn't play that game, it was fun but at the same time crazy as the opposing team girls were crazy and they do what they can to fight for the ball and I eventually ended my self having some scratches on my legs. To Beatrice just to clarify- it's not a nice feeling as so many "heavy" people where stacking on one poor fellow below as the ball was below him (which is me). Madness I would that was.

After some time more we cleaned ourselves up and headed back to the house to bathe and then go for our bbq dinner which was good and delicious. Had really a nice meal as the food there were overwhelming that some of it were saved for next day's breakfast. Everyone enjoyed their dinner very much and had fun bbq-ing. Done with the cleaning up, everyone gathered around and had a sharing session which was good. Sharing lasted quite awhile and then off we went to bed (as usual some slept late). Next morning, this time more people slept later as mostly slept late. With blur eyes, faces some went for breakfast. Do packing of luggage to be put into the car since it was the day we all have to go back. Dreads it was. Done packing up and cleaning up, headed to our respective cars and off we go, most went to buy siew pau at another area while the car I'm in headed straight back to Cheras. Thanks for those who made this retreat possible and I bet everyone had a blast of a time there in Port Dickson. Hope next year we can go back there again. And this time perhaps can stay longer? Lolz...

Relieved.

2008-10-09T16:18:00.003+08:00

Phew... Always wondering what are they going to be like, whether would there be any results that would lead to a re-sit. Anyway, those moments and times of anguish came to pass and my exam results were not bad I'd say. Thought I would at the most flop on my Chinese paper since it was quite a killer paper and I was super rusty on that as it was like one or two years ago since I wrote or studied that? Thank God for the results. With the remaining holidays till the end of the year I can at last, or at least work in peace and not be frust on the results. At the most I would frust about is that when or how am I going all the way to uni, get the result slip and come all the way back home. That's pure madness I'd say. Think I'd collect it when the new semester starts. Heh....

Some Updates.

2008-09-22T21:28:00.004+08:00

Guess it has been some time ago since I last updated. So here we go again for some updates. More like articles with various columns. Anyway, currently I'm on my 3 months long holiday which is the only once of this long period in my entire two and a half years in university. After this, the rest of the holidays would be about 3 weeks long the max. Oh well, that time only would sulk about it then. Final exams were pretty okay, just that one or two papers where a little bit challenging. Will see how I fared when the results are out (which I have no idea when are they going to come out). Seems that my schedule during my holidays (which don't quite seem like holidays already due to that I'm working during that time to earn some money since I'm really running dry on cash). Going to start work tomorrow in Church office, what work I'm going to do? No idea for now. I chose to work in church because that's the only place I can find and think of who can give me some flexibility in working time.

This is because I planned to go for a mission trip to Thailand from 19th till 28th of October. Then there will be various seminars, conferences such as the missions conference, vacation bible school. Not leaving the camps like HUGE camp and youth camp. It was some time ago since I last attended HUGE camp though and I don't think I would have the opportunity to attend it anytime sooner than next 2-3 years? So with all these plans ahead, guess I have to work in church afterall. If not it's impossible that I could go to all those events etc. Come to think of it, I should have started work on October instead of tomorrow which is the last week of September. At least I can enjoy some of the holidays. too bad I already made my plans and told my superior. Sighs...

I can't wait to go for the mission trip. As it was few years back since I last joined a mission trip. Preparation to go there is quite an interesting one as I'm going to teach some lessons there. Maybe get to play football with the children there which is sure going to be a fun one. Much to look forward to as I've never been to that place before. So can't imagine how would it be like. Andrew's going to be there and probably going to be in the same room for about 10 days? Oh boy... God have mercy... Hope you guys can keep us in prayer as we do much need it. Youth camp, I'm one of the committee, first time being one. Can feel how is the planning, meetings, preparation being done to make sure that the camp do go on smoothly and everyone at the camp have a wonderful and splendid time there getting to fellowship and not leaving to get renewed in God.

There's still going to be Christmas, heard there would be carolling. Might go to some hotels and sing there. I wonder if there would be any live band since we can set up one. Plus another Christmas production, but I don't think it's going to be as big scale as last year's one. I'm not in the committee this time. Just going to help out only. Phew, really it's going to be one packed up 3 months and I don't quite see when I can just relax and be a lazy bum. Think my parents would be not that happy to see be lazing around like that. And I need to raise up finance to go for the mission trip. Anyone want to give me any love offering? =P (I hope can get some cash instead of presents for my b'day though) ^^

30= more days till going to be a time to commemorate 21 years of my life here on earth. An anniversary I'd say. Hmm.... What can I say? It's an interesting 21 years for sure. Can't imagine last time how I wonder what would I be at this time. Some were quite unexpected though... So I would be working till end of the year, after that a short break in January then it would be back to university with my studies, assignments, mid terms, finals... Dreads... What to do? This is called life. But at least there's Abba Father watching over me and assisting me whenever I'm in trouble.

Guess that's abut it for updates, Should be able to update this blog of mine pretty often hopefully. If I can think what exactly to type about. See you all around.

Relax & Enjoy.

2008-09-17T20:12:00.001+08:00

Movie Review- Money No Enough 2.

2008-09-01T21:12:00.004+08:00

Just watched Jack Neo's latest movie- Money No Enough 2 with my family. Movie overall was good but the CGI effects are still Asian standard. The realistic feel is not there. Probably due to the budget constraint that's why... There are laughs as well as emotional scenes in this movie, so do bring tissue paper along with you if you're soft at heart. I almost did cry but manage to just hang in there. This movie touches on the various aspects in terms of the government in S'pore of how they collect toll money for roads or highways, financial issues as well as family issues which includes the older folk. Of what may or usually happen to an elderly person who may be put to an old folks home by their own children and so on.

As for the plot, it's a continuation sequel from the first one which revolves three brothers after 10 years how's their life so far, their career on how successful they are and the conflict they face with their family when financial crisis struck. The sacrifice made by their loved ones. Besides that, their aged old mother who still stores money in the biscuit tin. How her sacrifice towards her sons by borrowing them her lifetime savings (which she don't expect them to return) since her sons are each facing the financial difficulty. And how she in her old age face the various illnesses such as diabetics, forgetful etc.

Her sons face the dilemma on how and who to take care of their mother, though they each tried taking turns to take care of her which ended her sleeping in the kitchen, storage room and so on. They do not see her sadness (because she hid her feelings). Eventually they decided to send her to the old folks home which resulted her being admitted to the hospital because of the grief and the high blood pressure the three sons' mother has.

In the end, sacrifice made by their mother when a complicated situation arose. To save the brother's daughter who's a teen or their mother. (this is due to the lack of blood supply in the hospital) The mother took out her life support machine and off she goes. (In short died) Plenty of moral values can be learnt from this movie. It do applies to us Malaysians as well because sometimes we may tend to have this want to get rich the easy way, to get a good job position the easy way. But the fact is that everything needs to have a step at a time. Start from bottom to the top and do not be easily fooled by what people say.

To sum it up, do go and enjoy watching this movie =) In your nearest theaters today~!!

Assignments- Completed.

2008-08-25T22:02:00.004+08:00

*Mission Impossible Soundtrack at the foreground* Assignments..... A frill that one will face during the lifespan in college or in university. Which can make some people go nuts, some people crazy or no effects. Or should I say numb? Anyway, my wave of assignments just ended today about 1200 hours GMT. It's crazier than I last anticipated it in college. It's like frantically finishing the work given minutes away from the deadline and sprinting off to the venue to submit in the work.

Though it was only four subjects that I'm taking due to some other subject I was exempted since I took them while I was in college and those I got to take which I missed out during the first semester which I skipped. Assignment difficulty was fare-ly okay but there was sub, dividers of other work to do= extra work in short.

To make things a little nutcase, sometimes it's the group work that matters the most. If one procrastinates, everyone does the same and just take own sweet time. If everyone works as a team, probably can finish on time. Since it's my first time joining groups and being new to the class, now I know who to work with in the future. Overall it was not that bad. New experience I'd say. Hope the next semester would not be as bad as this one. Or else am so going to be dead meat for sure. Hehe. Now left finals on the way then it will be a rewarding three months holiday. Can't wait for that since there's quite a number of things, events up ahead...

Tags, Tagged.

2008-08-20T22:38:00.005+08:00

The rules and regulations:

1. Each player of this game starts off with 15 weird things/ habits/ little known facts about yourself.
2. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 15 weird things/ habits/ little known facts as well as state this rule clearly.
3. At the end, you need to choose 10 people to be tagged and list their names.
4. No tags back......

Before I start, I would clarify that rule #3 doesn't apply to me since it would require quite some brain power to think. Which in turn mostly would go to waste as doubt-ly those people would reply. And so here goes....

1. I can be a very shy guy.
2. I eat a lot.
3. But can't gain much weight.
4. I rarely gel my hair.
5. I don't eat durians.
6. I can tend to be stingy at times.
7. I have a romantic side.
8. Kick my leg while I'm sleeping. (Unknowingly- dead serious)
9. I gobble up my food at times.
10. Rub my eyes quite often.
11. Can be mischievous.
12. I have six pairs of goalkeeper gloves. (mostly worn out already)
13. I like to cook.
14. I can blankly stare at something for a long time.
15. I have never been to TGI Fridays. (In my lifetime thus far)

So that's my side of weird things, habits, little known facts about me. Hope it won't surprise you or stun you at least. Probably may laugh your heads off I presume. Oh well...

The Games Are On!

2008-08-11T21:54:00.007+08:00

Friday, August 8th marks the 29th summer Olympic games in Beijing. For me I don't bother much on the auspicious date but I anticipated what Beijing had installed for the opening ceremony which was mind blowing I'd say since wasn't much information on what presentations that are going to take place. And so the opening ceremony was a display of supremacy on manpower in terms of the many participants who were part of the many presentations. Choreography, pyrotechnics, display system and even the lighting of the torch. Thumbs up for them with the amazing display of fireworks, performances and not leaving the pumped up energy of those sort of cheer leaders when the parade of athletes for 200+ nations took place. Cheering for an hour and a half does takes loads of energy for sure.

Besides the amazing performances, everyone in the opening ceremony did a great job of keeping the tidiness, I mean I don't quite being able to see any error. Everything was like in an orderly manner, neat indeed and not leaving colourful as well. The countdown was already a blast with performers beating the "fou" drums with LED lights flashing from the drums and the shouts from the performers are eye opening. Does make people glue to the tv wondering what would they do next. Think next summer Olympics in London certainly the London organizing committee is feeling the heat+pressure on how their performance would be. Probably all soccer premier league club appearances perhaps?

So the games kicked off already and we'll see who'll rule the gold medals list. Probably China would be leading since they have a large array of athletes for the various categories and I can imagine the pressure on the athletes of their vigorous training prior to the games. Since some of their training could be kind of brutal at times. But what to do? Image is at stake. Everyone one had to train their best in order to perform their best and having the gold medal as their reward. Recognition, reward that would have fame for their families, coaches, academy they're from and so on. So far China at this moment is leading with 9 gold medals and startlingly South Korea with four gold medals. Hmm.... Amazing one for Korea. USA is sure going to catch up.

What's it going to be for the closing ceremony? I just wonder. One more week plus ahead to see what's installed. Certainly the handover ceremony is going to be quite spectacular hopefully seeing some English culture dance or exposure perhaps? We'll see about that. Thus the theme for the Olympics this time is "One World, One Dream" where everyone wish that peace would prevail and the unity among all would be amplified throughout the world.

Above it all, of how God's creativity can out beat what was shown at the opening ceremony. Since He created the heaves and the earth as well as us human beings and also the different races around the world. That His name would be glorified throughout every corner of the world. He, Jesus Christ will be magnified and be known to all. Boundaries to be broken and the gospel seed be planted forth to people's hearts and lives. As everyone now is hoping for peace in their respective countries. To have love for each other, unity among other nations, to have the sufficient finance to go through life and so on. Well, who else besides God who's the provider to provide, sustain and to give. That's what I call it the real Olympics and the theme which can be changed to "One world, One Purpose" that His name can be lifted up high.

And so may the best athlete win for this time's Olympics.....

Dirty Polictics.

2008-07-31T22:24:00.003+08:00

Long time didn't blog. Phew.... So far all I can say about uni life is that it's not that easy. Well, first few weeks can be kind of smooth sailing then towards the end of the semester that is when the weather changes. In short the storm of assignments, presentations, deadlines comes like a tsunami. If you can't withstand, gone you going to be. Otherwise, just hang in there.

With our country's politics in topsy-turvy. And also viewpoints from myself as well as other people. It's like a show series where the impossible may happen. At times the character who plays at the bad guy do all sorts of not so good things just to cover up his acts and so on. Guess you know what I mean right?

Being a citizen in this country, as well as being helpless for the fact that anyone can't do anything about it. Besides having demonstrations or protest. As a Christian, all I can do is to pray that the truth will prevail and that those innocent ones will be wiped clean of the allegations and the ones who are guilty to be surfaced. Sometimes it's just heartbreaking and also quite tempered to see what's going on. To expect what is going to happen, to guess what is going to or will be done next can definitely be like salt on the wound.

Because people who are high in authority can summon anyone who are below them. I mean lower authority to keep quiet, do the clean up or cover up or to shut up and go somewhere to hide. Maybe giving threats? Even just purposely create the incident so the allegation would be proved true? Sighs.... That's what I can say... Sighs..... Just hope this matter would be done swiftly and that everything would be settled. Whoever need to step down to step down, whoever to be raised to be raised. For the better of all citizens in the country.

Now only do I realized dirty politics can be. People do things without knowing how to uphold the truth or have the fear of God in their lives whatever their religion may be. Anyway, just been bothered by this issue as I read the news and ponder over it.

Wendy's.

2008-07-09T18:16:00.005+08:00

Apparently Wendy's fast food chain is back in Malaysia. This time brought in by Berjaya group. Today was the day where one of the outlet was opened at Jaya One. Near UTAR... So I decided to go there for lunch. The at placed was pretty packed since it's the opening of the outlet. So everything looks new. Furniture, kitchen etc. Many people where there as well, heard that during lunch time it was packed to the max.

I heard and ate at Wendy's before which was at the States during my last visit there 3 years ago. (Time does zooms by super fast) Comparing from then to know plus western and asian. Difference is certainly there. In terms of the menu and so on. Variety of burgers here almost the same as the American one except those which are non-halal ones. Which is bacon etc. Probably they may introduce new items as time pass by. Malaysian taste buds are certainly different so I suppose their spicy chicken burger would be much spicier and those other burgers where the recipe may be altered.

So I got myself a combo meal. Which was the double patties one. The pricing is slightly more expensive than Mcdonalds. But cheaper than Carls Jr. I add on a baked potato that was rather not that satisfying due to the content. The cheese gravy was good. No doubt about that, but the potato is like potato powder in a potato skin. Hmm..... It just looks and tastes weird to me. Since it doesn't seem like any solid potato where I can dig in and taste the awesome-ness of the potato.

Overall I would say Wendy's do have a potential in having more stores nationwide. That depends whether Malaysians are adventurous enough to try out this new fast food store. Much can be improved I'd say. Oh yea, I was greeted by the mascot. The girl in the logo. Just look odd for that person to have an orange wig, orange lipstick, dress in some colonial time dress. Due to politeness I did had a short chat with her since she greeted me. That time I was trying out the food myself, the mascot thought I was "lonely". Haha. Funny one indeed.

Still Alive.

2008-07-04T11:31:00.005+08:00

joeltheyap.blogspot.com is still alive. I mean the owner still is though... Haha... Just been busy this few weeks with preparation for youth awareness Sunday as well as university things to do.

Updates will come as soon as I'm settled down which I doubt I will be since university presentations are coming up and also I'm the committee for the upcoming youth camp (woo-hoo!)

People, just continue to stay tuned lah yea. Will try to squeeze out something to blog about yea. Thank you lots =D

Urgent Help, Assistance, Ideas Needed!!!

2008-06-16T21:28:00.004+08:00

Anyone out there who has creative ideas on what video presentation to put for youth awareness? Cause it had been the same old style of showing how's youth force, various cg and so on sort of video. Still left about 1-2 weeks to get the video done or else there won't be video presentation (which is not a good thing).

Video length's about 2-4 mins max. So please, please please... (infinity please) give assist with some ideas.. Thank you all a lotz.

Hike Again.

2008-06-06T23:42:00.003+08:00

And so another hike of petrol price took place. This time it's RM2.70 per litre. Faints... This time I'm pretty aware of the impact it gives. Meaning I got less places to go to. Sighs. Comparing years ago when I was in secondary school time, doubt I remember that there was this issue about petrol price hike. Everything was pretty okay..... Then it's like till recently that everyone's almost talking about petrol price and so on. Oh well, government oh government, can at least raise people's wages first instead of prices of things? Because my generation is so going to face the suffering and impact about the rising and soaring of prices for goods. It's so not going to be nice scenario. Everyone can't have the freedom to have quite a good lifestyle. Now everyone are on a reserved lifestyle. Which could lead to less people going to shopping malls because need to use car= use petrol= pay more petrol for the journey to shopping centre.

If the price do going to raise to RM3... I think that's going to be a disaster. Can perhaps implement people who buy tobacco, charge them higher for cigarettes and the profit use it for the subsidy of petrol as well as other things. Since tobacco is not healthy and bring harm to people. Hope the government is going to do something about it and not raise the price any higher. If not we as citizens are so going to suffer...

Church Camp '08

2008-06-04T22:03:00.010+08:00

Four days three nights just went passed like that in such speed. Sometimes I wonder, why do happy times pass by so quickly at times. When The fun started, it's already time to go home. Oh well, it was a good camp, good experience of driving to and fro from Penang. It was rather tiring journey as the time to drive to and back from Penang took about 16 or so hours. Phew..... On the way home it was raining quite heavily, at times had difficulty to see the car in front. But overall thank God for journey mercy.

It seems every camp just gets better? Been to quite a lot of the church camps. And I can see and feel each camp are just getting better than the other. More new faces a the camp. Not bad indeed. So as usual, there were sessions, break, lunch, dinner and so on. I shared room with Daniel Lim, Matthew and Mark Yoon. Celebrated William's 21st birthday in some style. Not those sort of "cool" going to some nice place but in a special kind of style.

The speaker was Rev. David Ramayah, humorous speaker. And the things he shared was quite good for application. In terms of the "set-man thingy" and so on. Valuable lessons about standing firm in God's word is fairly important. As well as the importance of family. Besides Spiritual food, there was also physical food, went to places to eat. Interesting it was. But this time I wasn't a glutton, eat till I'm satisfied. Not overload. The hotel was located next to the beach, and so went to the beach and played there, swam at the sea and built sandcastle as well.

Overall the camp was great, with the opportunity to drive, fetch someone home as well. Hmmm.... Get to know some of the youths too as well as fellow cg leaders. Took the ferry on the way back. Long time since I last sat the ferry so it was a fun journey but at the same time tiring. Went back, packed up then headed for bed. Lolz...

A week in Uni.

2008-05-29T17:55:00.005+08:00

Today is the first week I went through in university. Lectures where pretty short because it's the first week and everything are just introductions. Introduction of the lecturers themselves, the subjects, the assignments that are going to take place and so on. So far so good to me..... Thus far I'm still trying to adapt back to university life since it was about half a year ago I last stepped into college. In terms of fashion, nothing much to say except just don't be too nerdy? Everyone in uni dresses appropriately. I suppose... Or else for sure who don't they would face disciplinary action. As for friends, still taking my time to adapt on, doing some observation. Since I'm an advance standing student, meaning I came from college into university. Managed to jump to semester two instead starting from scratch that is semester one. But..... Certain subjects in semester one I got to take it together with my "juniors". Oh well, sounds cool since once entered uni can be a senior already. Haha.

Hiccups did happened throughout the week, once was my car being blocked by a night market stall... Next was being stuck in the off-office-hours traffic jam which was pretty frustrating. And another one could just make me feel miserable... Well, I'll mention it later...

As for the subjects in my course for this semester, some are interesting and some are not. Due to not getting a credit for my "Intro to Advertising", I got to go through the class again. Sighs..... Anyway, guess it's going to be much of a refresh class since I quite forgotten what my lecturer taught me when I was in college. Other subjects that I'm having, one of it is "Chinese Language for Communication". This one, is a tough one I think. because it was a long time ago since I could write or read fluently. Now, it's clearing the rust and setting the mind properly time. Oh boy... There's "Pengajian Malaysia" subject to learn, the atmosphere just feels like sejarah class. And it's three hours straight class. Though there's break of 10 mins every hour.

At least there's "Radio Broadcasting" subject which sounds interesting to study on. But being told about the assignments that we are going to have... I kind of wonder to myself... "What trouble did I ended myself into?" Want to know what assignment that I'm going to have? Okay.. Here goes... First is the individual assignment where everyone, individually have to become a deejay for a show that each are going to have. Ironic right? I thought I can be a backstage crew to help out. That sort of thing. Not to stand in front of people and talk or make a fool out of myself. Seems I got no choice this time... Plus guess it's time to be a little bit outspoken since I'm quite shy sort of person... Oh yea, those who are reading this, can you help me to think of a nickname for me? The lecturer told us (the class)that every deejay has a nickname. Ie: Hitz fm, dj Fuzz etc. So anyone with ideas?

Next assignment which is group assignment, have to do 3 separate things. One is drama, other is 30 sec commercial, lastly is newscasting. Sounds interesting. In this case probably I may be the cameraman as well as the video editor. Hehe. Since I have the skills.

As for the incident today, I was very close in loosing 300 bucks. I was flagged by traffic police. Guess there was a speed trap along the Connaught Highway, and there were several cars who got stopped as well. Scenario went like this, I was just driving at my normal speed of 110km/h which I drive on any other day. Then ahead, almost near to Taman Connaught, there was a road block. So I just went through it with nothing in thought. And then horror struck...... A policeman called me to go to the side of the road and so I did. Wind down my window and the conversation went something like this: Police: "Berapa km/j kamu sedang pandu tadi? Kamu tahu tak kamu 'speeding'?" Me: (Trying to have some excuse) "Saya sangka had seratu-" (Was cut out by him) Police:"Jangan nak tipu, sememangnya 'highway' ialah 80km/j, kamu telah melanggar had laju, so saya bagi you tiga ratus ringgit saman ya" Me: (So what can I say? What could I do? But to offer my driving license and IC, to the police) Police: (Went aside to check my particulars, then came back) "You student kah?" Me: "Yea tuan." (Still not yet writing the saman, he (police) went somewhere which I suppose to his superior then he came back) Police: "Memandagkan kamu student, saya akan bagi you satu warning saja dan tidak saman you, anda boleh pergi." Me: (With much relieve) "Terima kasih tuan" (drove off)...

So that was how the scenario was... After that I went for lunch. Still had the stun feeling since I escaped the fiery of getting my 300 bucks summon. Thank God I wasn't punished but being let go with a warning. Next time have to look out for traps. I was pretty calm and cool looking (since I have no idea what to expect, if I'm to be punished with the summon, too bad. I have to accept it as the fact.) But being let off is a huge relief indeed and also that police officer didn't ask for bribe. Phew!! Otherwise I have to dig out from my own pocket to pay that fine. No good on wasting my money on that. Lesson learnt, hope next time the speed limit would be raised because 80km an hour is just very low!! Anyway, to God be the glory =)

First Day of Class.

2008-05-27T20:24:00.003+08:00

So lectures started officially today for me. Good start, but experience wise is just so-so. Tuesday seems to be a quite hectic day because spent my time in uni from 8am till 6.30pm. Long day indeed. Not only that, there's two classes (one subject each) which is three hours long. Gosh... That's like a torture indeed... Had some stomach problems for no apparent reason. Went toilet twice. Not a good feeling I'd say.

So what the overall feeling? It can be kinda tiring. Since have to wake up about 6am plus. Then going home got to encounter the hectic traffic jam which I don't find any apparent reason why should it be jam when there's no accident or what. If there's accident think I'll go crazy then. Heh.

At least there was Hui Juin to keep me awake and not fall asleep. Guess most of the time was crapping along with her while on the way home. So it's only tues which is hectic. While the other days are okay. Not so bad. Quite relaxing...

Back To School- Uni.

2008-05-20T20:32:00.004+08:00

Now I'm back to the world of studying. With almost half a year passed by... Not doing nothing but gaining working experience from some jobs I had. One was internship with an advertising company, the other being a relieve teacher in a secondary school. Now, after some decision making, decided to resume studying. Thankfully managed to transfer to university with my diploma I had. So today was my orientation day. Which went pretty more or less... Smoothly.

Went out of my house about 7.10am, fetched Hui Juin as well since she's studying the same course but then different semester than me which is Degree in Broadcasting in UTAR- PJ campus.

Reached the campus about 8.10am. Had the usual morning traffic along Federal Highway. At least we weren't late. We were kinda lost at first because there were many other students who were there and not all of them are taking degree. Mostly are taking foundation. At last we managed to sort out where we should go. Redeemed stuffs that were needed and headed to the hall. There where speeches, some talks, some introductions which were quite lengthy to me and I don't quite feel that it should be held. In short not so important. Advertisement about various activities that are going to be held throughout the orientation week.

Had a pretty short lunch break which was about 20 mins like that and so we went to the nearest restaurant and had a quick lunch and back to the hall where we were to have another talk and ended with mass call. Which some sort of orientation thingy. I got to say that some seniors (I think) who promote a certain event was more or less making a fool out of themselves. Just don't quite see the point on why they do certain action, different sort of movement and also some short presentation. For example, to promote talent time (a time where ppl can exhibit their talents: dance, singing etc on stage). They had one guy who sang, a girl fake playing a keyboard and some actions which were crazy in short. Don't why on earth they were doing that for.

So throughout the orientation, I was feeling either sleepy or bored. Not quite a good feeling to start off with in uni life. Mass call was kinda lengthy due to the speech + advice by the President of UTAR. Went to enquire some things about my course, the person in charge was on leave. Equals useless asking the person that was on the counter. And to make matters worst, went to get my car and there was night market stalls already set up. Then only Hui Juin remembered there's night market today, unfortunately she forgotten. Ended up my car was blocked by a murthabak stall and have no way to get out. In the end have to call Hui Juin's dad to give me a lift back. Have to wait till 11pm plus in order to go all the way there again to get my car back. Pathetic indeed. The stall owner told me too bad I parked my car there. "Itulah nasib" he said. Oh yeah, Hui Juin was laughing like anything which was the result.

Oh well, what a day for me. Hope I would be able to get my timetable and get things sorted out on Thursday. Or else it's going to be a tough one on when am I suppose to head to Penang for church camp. Sighs. What an "efficient" structure they have.

Beloved Parents.

2008-05-12T22:56:00.002+08:00

Celebrated parents day on the 11th of May at IYC- International Youth Centre. Both the Chinese and English services where good. As for the presentation, came out to do a poem and singing a song for the youth presentation. Plans didn't went as expectedly for some but anyway, good comments I received. Guess it's my 1st time presenting on stage in front of quite a big crowd. I doubt I'm going to do it again. Tough task to take on. So the poem was written by Emily Tang and I. She wrote the first two paragraphs while I wrote the last three. Then I ended with a song, with Matt (who was hiding by the side for no apparent reason... Sighs...) Sang the song by Josh Groban- You raised me up. Though some glitches but it was ok... Enjoy the poem =)

The Woman.
In pain she bore the very me.
She loves even when hurt goes deep
Many things in her very heart she keeps
Only Heaven knows…
Yet in her silence she shows instead
A life of radiance and grace
Her children - her ministry
Her family - her priority
With God, all she gladly embrace.
This woman – my beloved mum.

The Man.
The Shepherd of his flock.
Loving, in his own special way
His tears so precious, they wash away
Burdens and pains, and all hard knocks of life.
He gathers his sheep too, when the wolves come by.
He is strong yet gentle, firm yet merciful
Wise in his counsel, patient in his troubles.
Sustained by God’s hands; he directs his clan
In His ways to bring Him the glory.
This man – my beloved dad.

We are ever so thankful
To have parents so faithful
And some, very youthful
Really, you are like our guru
Guiding us and teaching us about life

To say a little prayer
To our Almighty Creator
That you may be filled with laughter
And not being sulkier
To bring the family together
To a higher level of maturity

Dear God, our prayer for our parents
Is to protect them from any sickness or diseases
To give a solution for any of their problems
Filling them with many of your blessings
Taking any stress they have in their working lives
To always remember Your agape love for us.

A Day in Malacca.

2008-05-02T17:35:00.007+08:00

Charis Christian Centre was privileged to be invited upon to lead worship in two sessions for the National Prayer Conference which was held in Malacca. Unfortunately due to C.E. (Christian Education) class held on Wednesday, we could not go a day earlier. Which ended up all of us, Danny Liang & wife, Lisa, Janice Tan, Tommy, Desmond, William, Andrew, Pauline, Ne Wei, Ps. Andrew, my dad and I had to meet up at Connaught's Mcd at 5.30am. Yeah, first time waking up so early in the morning and I got to admit it was a very sleepy task to do so indeed. After meeting up, in 4 cars, off we go to Malacca.

I slept in the car for awhile, though I woke up and slept back again a few times. But still, sleep deprived... Had a stop along the way to have a drink then we continued our journey. It was a good, safe journey and we reached location at 0745 hours. Entered the ballroom where the conference was held to set up our things. Then we waited awhile for the session to start. The place was getting to be cold-er. Eventually it was very cold indeed and my nose was giving me trouble. Which thankfully caused me to be awake. I was really sleepy that I could sleep in front of the drum set. Anyway, it was a wonderful time that everyone flowed in the Spirit. Not a song we practiced were sung on that session. Meaning songs that were not in the plan were sung instead.

Second session, I got to have a break. Danny took over to play drums. So I got to see everything that was happening. And what took place was really encouraging and for sure that breakthrough would happen in all churches around Malaysia. Reconciliation took place between the various language speaking group. Tamil, English, Chinese etc. Even the Baba-Nyonya wasn't left out as well. Some may think why need to reconcile? Perhaps you may think upon this...

Various people may have the thought that they are insignificant. For instance, English dept have so many talents while the Chinese dept doesn't have and so on. Or in other way, congregation between the departments don't blend or don't work well which each other. More towards own friends in same dept than group of friends from various dept. Tendency of doing that is indeed high. Besides that, prone-ness in looking down at other party may happen? And the list goes on and on. Probably you may get the picture now. So that led for various leaders representing the whole department be it the Chinese, Indian and so on to apologise to each other on behalf of the particular language speaking group in Malaysia and having a prayer of forgiveness and reconciliation. I was an indeed a history created moment.

A pastor walked up to me and told me, anyway I did know who the pastor was. He was Ps. Gideon who's a Chinese but located in Canada. Met him when I was in Canada with my family. So he told me to be aware what is taking place. As 50 years of bondage is now being broken. And my generation are going to be the future leaders that would continue on the work of God. Significantly that all barriers are broken between various ethnic groups. And we are able to work hand in hand with each other without any problems at all, through the agape love of God. To move forward together in unity, for the glory of God. It was an encouraging word indeed that the pastor told me.

There were many shofa-s there. Sort of like a horn thingy. When it was blown, it's like the sound of victory. Imagine that being blown during worship, prayer... It does makes an impact. Not only there were shofa, various colours of flags were there as well. Beautiful indeed.

After second session, some left for KL and some went to town for dinner. I do admit that were a lot of advancement in Malacca since I last visited. Which was probably during the church camp. There was new malls, observation deck, double-decker bus and so on. I hope KL would somehow have some "updating". Had some local food and cendol. Then after that headed back while some stayed behind to spend the night there in Malacca.

A night drive back to KL. There wasn't any jam. I think, I was sleeping most of the time. Just try to sleep at 7am the day before because was watching football- MU vs. Barca. So was super acking of sleep I'd say. At least had a good time sleeping all the way back in the stillness of the dark. At least it wasn't day time as it would be sunny. Overall, it was a pleasent and good experience indeed. And an honour to be able to serve for the Prayer Conference.

Ratty.

2008-04-24T22:09:00.003+08:00

On 18th November 1928, Mickey Mouse was birthed for. And 80 years after that, which is now 2008. Everywhere I go nowadays, I could see them. Rats..... Well, basically I'm not saying Mickey's a baddy but just somehow want to inter-relate of what I'm talking. As far as I know and realise, that the population of rats here in Cheras while elsewhere I got no idea about that. Their population is just growing in numbers. And their size can be as big as a cat. Guess can't blame them for their size due to the Malaysian food they ate. The nice, ever delicious food.

I thought their population is just going to dwindle down because the Chinese-boleh, everything that moves boleh-dimakan or used as medicine. At least having a population control over the rats. Seems not that way. Or now we Chinese are getting civilised? Think there's a need to do something. I just feel ticklish to see rats running across the street, pooping all over under the car. And their poop just smells as bad as our human poop. At night can hear them squealing here and there. At times in the day time can see their dead bodies. Either flattened or squashed.

Oh well, hope rats won't overrun us humans in population though. But then perhaps as time passes by as the rats or in good terms called rodents, soon enough authorities would have to tackle this problem. By then I hope it won't be too hard to push down the rodent's population. Hmm... Come to think of it, there can be a new business to do. Which is to export rodents. To countries who eats them. That would be for sure a good solution indeed. But then is that halal or not?

Anyway this post is just me, babbling something that's in my head. I experienced cockroach on my leg when I was asleep and got to kill it with my bare hands. Not a clean feeling. And for sure I DO NOT want to have a rodent in my room. No way would I be able to kill it that easily. And it will be for sure a messy job indeed. Geez.

Anniversary

2008-04-22T13:45:00.006+08:00

My blog is a year old... It seems a year had just passed buy just like that. Though I already had in mind to type out this post earlier but as time passes on, I forgot about it since I was too occupied with other things as well. Oh well, it is my blog's belated anniversary post. Haha. The amount of post that I posted were relatively okay. But I think it's still quite little. Anyway, trying to keep a blog updated ain't that easy as it looks. Because it requires much thinking. For me I don't just babble what happen everyday. To me that would just be plain, straight, dull, usual. Since my routines day by day can be pretty much the same.

So I much like to prefer typing about happenings, food, events, parties, extra-ordinary things that happened. Yeah. More of the special stuff than the usual stuff. As for those who come here quite often or at least have a glimpse to see, read, comment the various posts I posted. Thanks very much though. If no one comes in and read, probably I think I may be just ending up talking to myself only. Perhaps anyone out there can give any ideas what to write about? Or what you want to know about me? (That for sure needs consideraiton whether I'm comfortable about posting a certain topic.)

Hope I can just post more often and not like once a month post something. Cheers.....

Where was I?

2008-04-20T22:09:00.008+08:00

Where on earth was I? Perhaps some of you may wonder. As I was pretty aware of the amount of "dust" found. Since it was quite awhile I last posted something here on this blog. The week before was pretty hectic. But thank God all things needed to be accomplished are already completed for. And now a little of unwinding and relaxing. So I finished being a relieve teacher in the school. What I felt upon leaving? Perhaps had mix feelings in the sense that happy I can leave the frust behind of thinking what to teach and what method to use. No need to bother those not quite behaved students. On the other hand, a little bit sad because leave some students who were quite enjoyable to be taught to. The previous good classes that I taught in before when I first started teaching. Pretty interesting cause my last day, it was sports day. It was a different altogether. More from a teacher's point of view since I had been a student before attending sports day. Now managing one house for sports day can be a gruelling task indeed.

Besides school things, I had myself occupied with some projects. One was with Youth Alive Malaysia. A promotion about YAM to be shown during a meeting. Then a promo for the up coming "True Love Musical" for the church. At least everything went well... So far... And what am I up to lately? I got my offer letter to enter university. Going to go UTAR- PJ campus. Hopefully no need to go Kampar, Perak. And that was some of the reasons I did not had the time to update this blog. Due to being fatigue, I did not have the willingness to go and update. That was why it was "dusty" awhile.

I'm still the same. Nothing has changed. Just the fact that I still weigh the same and I think my height's still the same. Started reading again, after a long time. Due to lacking of books to read. So I borrowed people's books to read. Lately finished reading the while 7 series of Narnia Chronicles. Fantastic book indeed. As I read it and in my mind, translating what I read and applying it to Biblical view point. I find it rather similar of the description written in the book itself. Towards the last book "The Last Battle" which signifies the second coming of Christ, the end of the world and what evil would appear. And the beautiful, magnificent ending where all Christians are united back in heaven. Which is a place that can be almost the same as the world we lived in. But it's a whole better, much more beautiful world in heaven. When all things which seem impossible are possible.

Celebrated my friend's 18th birthday today with other fellow youths from church. Though the result of that lunch was unable to eat much for dinner. Since I was still pretty stuffed with lunch. Too bad about that. Overall it was a nice celebration, a miniature cake. In terms of the size which was small. That makes it kinda special (I hope).

And so what am I going to do before entering into university? Guess I would just recuperate myself, sleeping more, a bit of lazing here and there. Hoping that the government would give me my pay as soon as possible. (Mind you that I still not yet got my pay which dated when I started my work till now) Maybe visit some malls or movies. Think mostly would be done either randomly or else just some last minute planning. Talking about taking photos, somehow or rather I have no idea why did I stop taking pictures. The reason I'm not too sure about it. Guess it may be the camera that needs to be upgraded. If not I can't think of what other reasons that causes that. Trying my best to regenerate that habit or would I say interest instead.....

What's Up?

2008-03-24T19:46:00.003+08:00

What's up? Well, since it was quite awhile not updating. I shall update something then. So far I'm still teaching in the school. Replacing another teacher and it just gets tougher. One class really can get to my nerves. Sighs. Don't know how to describe about that really. Would be busy every weekend though. Drums training, seminars and so on. Phew... Hectic indeed. I was given the privilege to do a video for Youth Alive Malaysia. Which is quite a good "challenge" for me. So far, I haven't started anything on that project. *smirks*

Today was my first time entering exam hall, not as a student but as a teacher keeping a close eye on the students whether they got cheat or not. So far caught a pair. They scribbled something on the rubber and passed to her friend next to her. They're from the get-to-my-nerves class.

Good Friday and Easter services went well and great. Enjoyed the worship since I was playing for both of the services as well as the sermons. Much things to pop out as the days goes by. Many thoughts came here and there and everywhere. Hmm.... What more can I say? Only can say always trust in God in whatever I do. =)

Today.

2008-03-10T23:12:00.004+08:00

Somehow or rather I didn't know how I fell sick few days ago. Guess it was some food problem. Had fever, diarrhoea. Not a pleasant feeling I have to say. At least now I'm back to normal.

Election result's out. Quite as hope-d that the result would be this way. And seems old samy is sort of "glued" to his chair and want to stay on in MIC. While remarks made by others do not make that much sense. More like having the view of building up malays which is not good. IT needs to be building up Malaysians. Without the other races, Malaysia I don't think may be that stable in terms of economy and so on. Let's see those who are voted, these coming years what are they going to do.

First time having the taste of the feeling of "dead boring". It's school holiday season. Which lasts a week. Today's only the first day, and I feel restless. Almost whole day been sitting in front of the computer. Watching some chinese series. Had a nap in the evening. Then now at night chatting with some friends. Wow, really dead bored this time. Think if want to be not that bored, have to go out. But then if want to go out, there's the need to use $$$. Oh well, what else to say. Hope tomorrow won't be that bad. Prayerfully.

All the best to those whose STPM & SPM results that are coming. No need to freak out or pee on your pants. Just try to calm down and may the peace of God be with you all.

Prayer For The Nation.

2008-03-04T23:16:00.004+08:00

A call, an outcry for all who hears. To uphold the nation in prayer. It is time, where the nation will cast the vote. On who would be the leader of the nation. Frankly speaking, as I was told. People were told to vote for the opposition so that the main party (for sure you know who's that) would wake up from their slumber and treat everyone almost equally and not siding any sides. Problems may arise due to that, but the urgency of prayer is far more important than anything. Because it is only God who can do wonders and miracles. The minority may seem to be overruled by the majority but then, with God's help. Things may happen. No one knows.

As we approach nearer and nearer to the day for election. We have to gear up in our prayer. Prayer do move the hand of God. We hold fast to His promises. And that all voters would have the peace of mind when they are voting. And not to vote according to their feelings or emotions. Not leaving also to have the wisdom to vote accordingly. That leaders that God is going to place them at, to be wise and not corrupted. To lead the country with the fear of the Lord, with integrity. Fairness to the people and the minority to be treated evenly. It is time for us as the young generation to start to be aware of the political field. We may be slacking in our own world and not paying attention to politics. I guess it's time now to buck up. Or else we would regret when things change and that change do not benefit us at all.

Counting down the days, I hope that we'll always, pray for our nation in all ways, because our prayers won't go in to waste. As God listens to them. May the right party for the various states and areas be chosen and that everything would run smoothly and no untoward incidents that would occur. Amen.

The Encounter.

2008-03-02T22:53:00.009+08:00

Reflecting on what took place from Friday night till Sunday morning. I have to say, not only me alone. For sure the others who where there for the "Cross Encounter Weekend" were indeed blessed, relieved, renewed, strengthened and also happy of what God has done in our lives within the span of 3 days and 2 nights. In case some of you who do not know what is a "Cross Encounter Weekend" is all about, basically it's a time where one can experience inner healing, transformation of life and to bring about forgiveness. Not only that, it is also a time where we confess and repent from accumulated acts and thoughts of sin and find continual cleansing for one's life. Yeah, that basically the idea of "Cross Encounter Weekend". And so, below is what went on from my side of view and experience from this encounter weekend.

Night one. Which was a Friday. I left school almost at 7pm. Having in mind that I would be late for the first session. Thought the road would be jammed up with cars due to the off office hours where everyone's going back home from their workplace. Surprisingly the road was clear. I even managed to go for Mcdonald's drive thru to buy my dinner. Arrived to the place on time. Thank God for that. So the session started off, talking about ~What is CROSS Encounter?~

Next day, another session was about confession. Went through the life of David where he committed adultery when he was on the roof of his palace. Seeing a woman bathing. Rest of the story I guess you all would know how it goes. This session focused on the cause and consequences of sins that we ourselves have and that in order to live a whole life before God. We need His grace and mercy and to do our part to confess our sins before Him. After that session was a short break and then on to the next session. It was about repentance- a Father's love. Not only was it talking our Heavenly Father's love for us but also our own earthly father. Meaning our own dad. The prodigal son's journey of returning back to his dad was an example we used. And in this session, we were exposed to how many people in our society today are lacking of the father figure at home. That is why various problem arises in our community. We were asked to write an appreciation letter to our own dad. For those who's dad had passed away, they still have to write and one day when they go to their dad's grave, they can read it out to them.

For the part to write an appreciation to my own dad, it seems quite easy to just write. I already have in mind of what to write but the struggle came when I was to write it on the piece of paper that I'm holding on. During that time, I just felt it was hard to write. Even when I was able to write a few words, to continue on writing, it was quite a hard feeling. I just wanted to break down and cry but I just held back. Some of you may think, "What's so emo of writing just an appreciation letter to your own dad?, it's just writing only..." To be as transparent as possible, the relationship between my dad and I is ok. Not those like cannot chat those sort. We do chat but then it's just surface talk only. No much into any in depth talk. As you all know my dad is a pastor, and he pastors a church which is now about 1k people. I grew up with it that the fact my dad's a pastor, and he has the church as well as the family to attend to. For his personality, he is more or less much of the quiet type. But then since he started full time, he got to get out of the "timid" shell. He's the youngest in the family. Now as for me, probably I'm like him having those sort of soft spoken, shy type person. And I like to just having time on my own and not communicate much with my dad as he needs time to manage his ministry and so on and this continued on to now before the breakthrough which was about to take place.

Back to the difficulty to continue writing, and so I just felt heavy handed to write but eventually managed by God's grace to continue writing on that time everyone was having their lunch. As I just said I'll be as transparent as possible, here's what exactly I wrote to my dad:
"Appreciating you, as a dad: Having you as a dad, as well as my pastor in church. I'm grateful indeed to have a dad like you. Without you, I don't think I would be what I am today. If I'm not known to be a PK (Pastor's Kid), I wouldn't be able to have the courage to make friends etc that easily due to the shy personality that I have. (Probably you were so when you were young). Anyway, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and love. Even a thank you wouldn't be sufficient to convey. For all you've done, from my younger days till now and also the future. To the upbringing of me, trials we've been though and so on..."
And then at the last line of it, with trembling hands, I could not withold back any longer. Tears began to roll down... After awhile I was okay and I continued writing the remaining sentence:- "Always remember that I would always be your son, and you will always be my dad." After that sentence, a sense of relieve just came upon me. Because as far as I can remember, I do not recall writing any cards to my dad before to express my feelings etc.

I was glad that the sense of relieve came upon me, and I can say indeed it was a breakthrough. As time pass on, I pray and hope that the bond between my dad and I would be stronger. Done writing, I proceeded for lunch. After lunch was the session about receiving the healing for the wounded soul. Life of king Saul who falled due to his various sins. And the steps we can take to to heal the past hurts that we may have. The trauma that sometimes unaware, would come and taunt us. At night, the last night. Which was the top of it all. Encountering the cross. Being obedient, the cross of Jesus. We were brought through the timeline before Jesus was hung onto the cross, we see the process that Jesus had went through, just for us. To bear the sins of the world ALL by Himself at the cross. This made us very aware that how great our God is, and how magnificent was His love for us. It came the time where all of us who where there, holding the stronghold on the list of paper we have, that the sins we had, ticked in the piece of paper. Coming before the foot of the cross, repenting and crying out to God for forgiveness. We do not feel worthy at all because of the sins that we've done. Most of us cried, I myself cried too because I do have secret sins. Well, I'm human too, and I do have sin.

When we were ready, after repenting and confessing our sins at the foot of the cross. Each of us tore the stronghold list. Some find it hard to tear it as it's like tearing themselves apart. But with God's grace and affirmation we managed to break the strongholds we have before God as a symbolic act by tearing the pieces of paper. Different words of encouragement and affirmation that were given to different ones who were there. Indeed, it was a night to remember. Where we encountered the cross. Next day, was the last session. We shared our testimonies of how we went through the night where we were at the foot of the cross. Various ones shared and it was equally impactful for us who were listening. Then we learn how to surrender- the Lordship of Jesus Christ. And the guidelines from A-D, on how we must renew our belief system through Christ in order that we may have the correct behaviour when we encounter a problem or perhaps temptation. We ended with communion together. Battle had already started, Spiritual Warfare is not just a one day thing, it happens almost everyday. What more could we say? BRING IT ON! For we know we are VICTORIOUS in Christ Jesus. AMEN.

This "Cross Encounter Weekend" was conducted by both Ps. Victor Wong and Kelly. Thanks a lot for conducting this encounter weekend with the youth leaders of Charis Christian Centre.

A Trip To The Hospital.

2008-02-28T20:17:00.008+08:00

Yeah, I had a trip to the hospital. With my dad. But not to visit anyone but have a visit to the orthopedic department. Well, it's not a serious case as not everyone who goes to hospital for a check-up is a super big or serious case. More like seeking advice from the specialist. The orthopedic specialist's a Christian. Somehow my dad got to know him. So he brought me there. To Putrajaya Hospital.

So what was the problem? Basically I had this back pain for about 3 days or so. It occurred before past 3 weeks like that. 1st week I put the Chinese herb oil thingy and the pain was no more. Then on to 2nd week, the pain came back (it occurred while I was playing futsal). This time I did not put anything at let it be. Managed to go through the week. And then came to 3rd week, went futsal (the pain was still there but I still played on). After that, the pain was worse. Much painful compared to other times. It was bearable but annoying pain. Told my parents about it, 1st, 2nd, 3rd day tried putting the Chinese herb, then yoko-yoko. Pain did left a wee bit. At last resorted to go see the doctor. Just as a precaution to check if there was anything wrong with my bone or something.

And so had the doctor appointment the day before and went to the hospital today (Thurs). Reached there, did the procedures of registration etc, waited awhile for my turn. About the hospital, it looks new and quite equipped with various specialist departments. And high tech as well. Waited, then it was my turn to go see the doctor or should I say specialist. Oh yea, the way they use to notify the patient's turn is like going to the post office, get the number, and await your number to appear on the screen. That number is used when you are to collect your medication at the pharmacy as well to other depts if needed.

Alright, back to the doctor aka specialist. Went there, he asked me where was the pain, but somehow or rather is like before the specialist checked me, had conversation with my dad about how's the job, various cases of patients. Then how is the hospital, whether it's good or not, cater to who, the facilities and some of the problem faced by the hospital. Seems the hospital was not in the plan to be built. But due to safety precautions in case any of the ministers had any health complications, where to send them etc. After that only check-up is being carried on. Though of and on got stop and chat a bit. So the specialist then called me to go to the x-ray dept to get an x-ray. Which I did, walked there, went in to x-ray room. Got to change to some blue robe then lie on some sponge then the equipment for x-ray is on top of me. The attendant asked me to lie in two positions just for different view of the spine.

That would be my first time taking an x-ray. Funny thing was, before the specialist asked me to go for the x-ray. He said that come back after finishing the x-ray and no need to wait for anything. I did had in mind perhaps either someone going to deliver the x-ray images or there's something my high tech than that. So, did the x-ray and went back to the specialist's office. That time saw him already browsing through the x-ray images from his pc. Not bad eh. Seems that hospital's trying to have a paper-less sort of system. After looking at the images, the specialist. Pause... Think I'll use his name which is Dr. Tan instead of "The Specialist". And so Dr. Tan said my spine, in other words the Lumbar spine section is supposed to be a bit curve for a normal person. Mine was straight that is why it went against some nerves causing the pain. When he did the check-up on me he asked me whether got any numbness on my legs. Cause other patients have this sort of symptom is they have back pain. Mine was slightly different, I just felt the pain but no numbness on the legs. Meaning not the joint at the spine causing the problem but just a small part of the Lumbar thingy.

In the end, was given subscription for two medication. One is to ease the pain if I feel there's pain, the other is to make the muscle around the Lumbar area to be not tense so that the spine would be back to normal. Well, just need to lay off sports for awhile. Sadly to say that. Dr. Tan did asked whether I could come back to the hospital to do some physiotherapy. But the distance is going to be a problem. Ended up was given few guidelines on paper to sort of do it yourself physiotherapy. Lolz. Thank God it was not anything serious and at least can still go for the Cross Encounter Weekend. Phew..... (Note: The x-ray pic is not the real x-ray image that was taken on me.)

Down Memory Lane.

2008-02-17T22:59:00.002+08:00

Down memory lane..... Where different thoughts came into mind. Of pass events, what I imagined myself I would be in future. Taking a glance back to my "good old days" of childhood. Where I was used to be a little bit more on the active side. Chose to play rather than doing homework. Remembered most of the time during prayer meeting at the old church building, I would be in the babies room, was given homework and being located at a not so noisy area where there was less toys or fun. While I was doing my homework I would easily get distracted by the noise made by other kids. And that made me wanna play with them as well... Though I was told by my parents to finish my homework or else I would be disciplined when I get home. Being as distracted as I can be I just took the risk of being punished and went to play. Come to think about it... Quite an astounding that I was so daring.

At least as time passes by I wasn't that playful. But still, studies is still not a total, fully concentration for me. Since I don't have those sort of "gift" or discipline to sit down and study for a few hours and can memorize everything that was studied. Till now you ask me to do that, the fact is that I can't do it. During primary school, then to secondary school. Didn't imagine myself that I would finish the school days then on to college, and now applying for university. What's next? I have no idea. Being a teacher now, and teaching students, brings back memories of when I was a student. At least I get to have a feel of it. Really didn't went through at all in my mind that I would be a teacher. Of all the other things... No teacher in mind.

Sometimes things just happen the way you didn't expect them to be. Perhaps it's more like a challenge to self to boost up my confidence and so on. As for other things like getting the chance to see snow, building a snow-man. Going overseas, like to the other part of the world. Experiencing what is life like in a western country. Sitting long hour flights. Going to different countries, eating all sorts of food. Having the chance to play percussions in an Asia Pacific youth conference overseas. Not bad it seems. Not that I envisioned myself doing them before.

I can say it's all God's provisions and blessings and also His perfect timing that all those things could take place. As for the future... No idea at all what am I going to be or going to be at. As time goes by, different stuff unfolds slowly one by one. Perhaps at times a few at once. Be it good or bad situations I will be grateful as I know who watches over me, over my plans and over my future. Which is Christ Himself. Because reflecting over the past, the good and bad that took place, am glad I'm alive and well serving Him. That His grace was, is and always there.

Love Is In the Air. (Valentine's Day)

2008-02-14T19:33:00.002+08:00

Love is in the air, people are in despair, whether they can find their pair, or find someone to care? Well, Valentine's Day. Another pretty normal day for me. Since I'm still single and available. Hope next time there would be something different. Like a bachelors day out. Will be in church having music practice for this Sunday's main service. Not to say it sound pathetic but rather why not spend the time serving God during Valentine's Day to show my love for Him?

Basically everyone have their say, so it's a free for all topic. For us Christians we can take this time to reflect ourselves as a whole on how much is our love for God. How much we love Him. While others may either feel depressed seeing other having a partner, going out to have romantic dinner and so on. It does seem to be quite a difference as we compare what the secular world portray about Valentine, the flowers, love songs and son. And us as Christians, love not towards man alone but to God which is the utmost important. Hmm.... You be the judge.

Nothing much to say for today... So have a Blessed & Fruitful Valentine's Day and to couples out there, have a lovely evening and remember not to be over-in-love till forget the principles of respecting each other. JoeltheYap signing out.

CNY 2008.

2008-02-11T18:56:00.000+08:00

Yet another time of family reunion, adding to that the annual festivity season is back here again. Chinese New Year is back and everyone's happy about it. Well, don't know if it's true as some need to dig DEEP into their pockets aka bank accounts etc to provide us singles or anyone they feel "led" to give to which is none other than the famously known for many generations and also generations to come which is Ang Pow. This time round I tried to keep track of the amount of the red packet I've been receiving, not that bad amount I have to say. But then can't get to keep it as it's a sort of "law" that got to give parents for safe keeping. Hope that law won't apply for me next year. I wish.... So I would try to sum everything up here of what went on here on my side during the period of CNY.

First time feeling the CNY happiness in a school environment since I'm a relieve teacher there. And the feeling is quite interesting. Because it had been some time ago since I last felt that during my secondary school days. Before CNY eve, the school had a CNY celebration, with lion dance performance done by the school wushu club, songs presentation. Overall it's not bad. Then it's off for a week of holidays. As usual, went for reunion dinner, visited relative's home during CNY, dinner, visitation to other people's house and more eating. More like CNY is a visitation + eating sort of festival. CNY without food is a no-no in any whatsoever vocabulary or dictionary at all.

I think I manage to sum up everything. Coz it's mostly all visitation, people coming over to visit, food, going other place to eat and so on. Exception that it does feels a bit fast. This time round CNY just passed by quite fast. Don't whether it's because of weekends or something. It just feels like it just zapped by. Anyway, soon to be back to school and another set of holidays coming around which is school holiday. Haha.... Not that bad afterall. That's all for now that I can think of about this time's CNY. Would take this time to Wish everyone whom I know or may have accidentally forgotten a Very Happy, Blessed & Joyous Chinese New Year!!

Teacher, teacher.

2008-01-31T20:36:00.000+08:00

Out of my mind did I ever wondered that one day... One fine day in my life that I would be a secondary school teacher. At the most I had in mind was to be either a kindergarden or primary teacher or something like that. Well, seems that things don't turn out what you expect them to be. How did I became a teacher? The process or I would rather say, what really happened was that 27th January, at night, my mom out of the blue came to me and asked me whether wanna teach in a secondary school. Because one of our church member who had a surgery and at the same time she is a teacher in that school and told my mom that there would be vacancy for replacement teacher. Meaning to replace her place in short while she have a short recovery period.

So I just sort of didn't thought much about it. Was told the pay is to be about 50 bucks or so a day. Not that bad, at least it's way better pay compared to the company I used to work in. In the end I slept over it and the next morning only started thinking hard whether want to go for the interview or not. Resulted me of going. Went there, met the afternoon supervisor. And I wasn't being asked much question and the one question that stunned me was... "Can you start work today?" I was like... Speechless... I could say give me some time and I would reply you. Called, my parents and they said fine for me to start work straight away. Thought to myself, well, since I don't have anything to do at home besides lazing around. In the end I agreed to start work.

So the teaching taste begins! Can't imagine myself as a secondary school teacher. With church members who studies in that school in awed not believing that I teach. And the journey started on that day, with last minute preparation I started teaching. Not that at all bad. Just need to have some experience obtained as the days passes by. Overall it's not bad, just the fact some classes are good and some not that fun to teach in as the students doesn't give full cooperation also. Now, everywhere I go at the school compound, prefects or students that sees me gotta greet me. Though that was what I used to do some time ago. I hope my voicebox won't go into problem mode if not I would sound like an alien talking.

Now's the end of my first week of teaching. Things can be more hectic as much to be prepared. At the same time, perhaps can be fun teaching. Oh yeah, I'm teaching English and Geography. Started to mark books, give homework, semi-scold people. Haha. First time being a teacher. What other odd things awaits me? I wonder...

Tagged Again.

2008-01-24T12:47:00.000+08:00

LIST OUT THE TOP 5 PRESENTS YOU WISH FOR:

1. Updated computer with good specs.

2. ipod- 80GB

3. SLR camera

4. New car

5. HD video camera

PERSON WHO TAGG-ED YOU IS:

Justin Yap

YOUR 5 IMPRESSIONS OF HIM/HER:

Justin:

1. Happy

2. Active

3. Sleepy head at times

4. Fun

5. Not into sports

MOST MEMORABLE THINGS HE/SHE HAS DONE FOR YOU:

Justin:

Took picture of me?

THE MOST MEMORABLE WORDS HE/SHE SAID TO YOU:

Justin:

I can't recall.

IF HE/SHE BECOMES YOUR LOVER, YOU WILL:

Justin:

Never will be, he's a guy and i'm a guy. So what's the point?

IF HE/SHE BECOMES YOUR ENEMY, THE REASON WILL BE:

He's too naughty?

PASS THE QUIZ TO 10 PEOPLE THAT YOU WISH TO KNOW HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT YOU:

1. Beatrice Ch'ng

2. Elizabeth Lim

3. Nick Ong

4. Wai Chi

5. Angeline Loh

6. Joash Wee

7. Joyce Tang

8. Jeremy Phua

9. Daniel Lim

10. Daniel Quah

WHO IS NO. 7 HAVING RELATIONSHIP WITH?

No idea. I think none at the moment.

WHO IS NO. 9 HAVING RELATIONSHIP WITH?

Information unavailable.

IF NO.9 AND NO.1 ARE TOGETHER, WILL IT BE A GOOD THING?

They are friends. From the same church.

WHAT ABOUT NO. 1 AND NO. 5?

They know each other, same as above- from the same church.

WHAT IS NO. 3 STUDYING?

College perhaps?

WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU CHATTED WITH NO. 6?

Last day of YES?

DOES NO. 4 WORK?

Nope.

DOES NO. 8 HAS ANY COUSIN IN HIS/HER OWN SCHOOL?

Don't think so.

WILL YOU WOO NO. 8?

He's a guy. I won't do that.

HOW ABOUT NO. 5?

Won't. Don't know her that well.

DOES NO. 2 HAVE ANY SIBLINGS?

An older brother & sister.

HOW DID YOU GET TO KNOW ABOUT NO.3

From YES '08.

AND NO.4?

Also from YES '08.

WHERE DOES NO.1 LIVE AT?

Alam Damai, Cheras.

HOW DID YOU GET TO KNOW NO.2?

From church.

IS NO.5 THE SEXIEST PERSON IN THE WORLD?

Maybe, maybe not.

YES '08

2008-01-21T11:18:00.000+08:00

After a week and a half at BCM (Bible College Malaysia) for YES (Youth Enrichment School), I'm finally back and I do have to say that I do miss YES. Both the people as well as the lessons there. Wished there were more lessons. Well, at least I do get the chance of tasting what's the life staying in the dorm at BCM. Not that bad afterall, except for the gruelling task of waking up at 6am in the morning to do devotion. I salute them who woke up earlier than that to do devotion. Cause one of my room mate wakes up at 5am to do devotion. I did woke up at 6am to do devoiton for a period of time till Ps Julie said we're allowed to sleep on as we need to be refreshed to attend class. I was very very very grateful for that. As for the food, tasty it were and thank God no stomach complications for me throughout my stay there. Phew.....

The day where everything is going to start, woke up and drove to bcm though I did turn back to my house to get something I left and still forget to take another stuff but didn't turn back home just to save on fuel. Didn't know the road was that jam but made it on time to bcm. Wasn't late at least. Got the timetable and was happy that there was a day of holiday since it's a public holiday. With all the introduction, exaltation sessions it started off pretty well. Though it was the beginning of something new, meeting new faces. And as the days goes on, bonds gets us together and closer to the tie of friendship. Oh, there's assignment to do... Not a good thing actually, meaning there's a 2 way to settle the assignment. One is to finish it once and for all or to opt procrastinate till the deadline only start doing. What option did I choose? This time I was a little bit wiser and did not regret doing it. I opted to finish it once and for all and pass it up. So I finished it before the public holiday. Meaning I finished it in 2-3 days. At least I get to enjoy after that and not to worry about when to do the assignments.

Had sessions everyday, with different topic and activity. Day two was Emily's b'day so went to mamak after library session. Matthew, William & Hai Yen was there as well. So we had fun fellowship with each other and updating what had been going on thus far.

Get to go for satay in kajang. Tasted rabbit satay. It tasted like chicken to me. Then got to rush back to bcm for the music practice for the weekend ministry. Including me there where 6 of us from Charis. Surprisingly I thought there where other guys who are attending YES but turned out that I was the only guy and the others girls from Charis. I got to go home and have my own bed for the night and next day got to go back to bcm. I think that time I prefer going back to bcm rather than to stay back at home.

Had different creative classes such as flags, vocal, dance and so on. Much can be learnt from there. And one thing for sure that blew me away. Which is I can't imagine myself doing what the usual me do. Which is to just simply come out with a dance step, acting as "naughty" as possible for a particular scene etc. Crazy indeed. I have to get back to my senses and thought to myself... "Was it me who did that?" Boy... It's really hard to believe. Anyway for the weekend ministry for Friday, went to Revival Centre. Started off pretty well to me. From ice breaker to worship then to testimonies. And I out of the blue after had the tugging to worship lead a while during the alter call time since there were a little bit of lost-ness on what other song to sing and I ended up singing back the same song just to make things a little easy. It went well, except dunno why for a short period of time my voice just like puffed... Can't sing or talk properly. Maybe I didn't warm up or something. No idea about that... Though my voice resumed back to normal after that. Weird.

Next day went to Canaan Church at Segambut. The youth group was petty small. Like a mere 10+ people. If the YES group was not there, think it would be like a cell group meeting or something like that. Atmosphere there was pretty different as compared to Revival Centre maybe it was due to the receptivity of the people there or something else. Maybe can be said the participation of the youths there of that church? Anyway, our batch guess where the batch who took public transport, from bus to train to our destinations. Not bad, not bad indeed.

Following day which was a Sunday head to Klang. To go to Glad Tidings Klang Church. Took the train there. Had breakfast since most of us where hungry. Had an incident where the grass cutter man who was not considerate and just cuts the grass near where we where seating. That resulted in small stones flying everywhere and we where just ducking for cover to avoid the stones hitting our face or anything. And us guys resulted to build a human wall just to shield the others from the flying stones and other puny objects.

After breakfast we headed to the church. This time we only had drama. It was good enough anyway. Then we went to have "Bak Kut Teh" for lunch. Quite an authentic meal. After lunch we where fetched to the train station and we took the train back. And retire, napped in our respective dorm. As it was quite exhausting. But a great experience to have the chance to visit other churches and see how God's work is done in various churches.

On tues the other half of the week towards the end, went to an orphanage to just bless them. With games, songs, prayer of blessing over them, giving them gifts. A pleasing sight to see as I took various pictures and manage to see the smile over the children's faces. To know they are having a good time. And us the YES students to pray over the children there. Praying a prayer of blessing to their lives that they may know Jesus Christ in the future and accept Him as their Lord and Savior. Everybody who where at the home and visited really had a fun time together.

About the various classes we had throughout YES. They where beneficial to us. Various pastors from the YAM committee did ministered to us in some way or another. And God's presence was indeed there. It was a refreshing time altogether to be closer to God. Learning new things that can draw our relationship with God closer. Having the awareness to know the spritual dangers that are looming around. It's like a solitude time together with fellow Christians, having fun together in learning together, boost each other up, praying for each other and so on.

There where group activities as well. Where had to plan on what skit and jingle to do on the final night. Every group did work hard enough and everyone did well in their own special & funny. Those who where from the previous YES attended the sort of like alumni night. We had good food and everyone had a good laugh on the various skits and jingles each group performed.

Lastly the day where everyone not quite been waiting for arrived. Which is the ending. Being imparted by prayer from the various YAM comm who where there and we where given our cert. of completion and then lastly everyone bidding each other goodbye, getting each other's info, taking pictures and to do packing and with a very heavy heart bidding each other farewell. Cheers to everyone at YES 2008!! Hope to see you guys somewhere, sometime. Soon!!

New Year- New Plans, New Beginnings.

2008-01-05T20:15:00.000+08:00

And so the clock stroke 12 and everyone cheered on welcoming the New Year of 2008. I countdown-ed at Church. Not to say it's pathetic but why not? I enjoyed and have been all the time counting down in Church. Anyway, in short I'd rather like to be in Church rather than in the crowd outside. Guess I got lots to sum up about last year, more to what happened in my absence of not blogging like for quite a long period.

So after my HK trip with my family, got back to reality world and back to the fact that I got to go back to work. It had been a busy week for me with loads of piled up work to do since I left for HK, and been going back semi-late. Not to say very late but then it's night already. Little did I know in the month of December 2007 I worked 6 days only. Didn't know that till I counted my time sheet. With the Christmas is Forever musical of our church. And me as one of the committees involved in this musical, week by week things started to get busier for me and with those rehearsals held in the badminton court, plenty of equipment that need to be transported there and then back to church and then back there again the following week and that went on for about a few weeks till the real thing starts. So fast my status was- still standing and going on strong. Though I think I do have to admit mostly I did those stuff myself and did not ask my other helpers to help. Lesson learnt.

And the big day arrived, the day before the musical which is the last rehearsal, though things did not went on as planned, but we held fast on God and let Him do His work for the musical. And we let Him be in control as things where at times out of control from our hand and only His hand will the things function properly and so on. Running here and there to make sure everything is working properly, briefing people on what are they supposed to do, not an easy task but thank God all went well. Big day arrived, had a fall during the service in the morning, which is slipped and fell at the carpet at the entrance of the hall, was rushing to get something from my car but didn't found it so ran back to the hall not knowing the carpet was slippery and *slip*, *splat* I fell on the floor. Left side near my thigh was pretty painful and the pain lasted for quite awhile. What else can I do but to just proceed on as usual. Just the pain and uneasy feeling of it.

Then night came for the musical to start, everything went on order and I do have to say that though it was the church's first time doing such a big event; it was mission accomplished. Mission success. Well done indeed. Hiccups did happen but they where unknown of to the audience- I think. I was a packed hall and I'm glad it maintained that way throughout the musical. And after packing up was done, headed to the mamak to have dinner or should I say a 2 in 1 meal which is dinner + supper together. Ate normal food and back home, bathed, lay on the bed and within minutes, slept till the next day. Well, not exactly next day.

2am in the morning, scratched myself like mad. Thinking it was bed mites so I curled myself in the blanket. Useless, took the mattress out and slept on it. Manage to sleep awhile but awoken by the itch which was intense.Did not want to bother my parents and left it to sunrise and saw myself having allergy- hives all over. So that was the problem that made me can't sleep properly. Resulted me putting some lotion to ease the itch and I still can't figure out what food I ate wrongly that resulted me to that. Which also resulted me not having the liberty of eating the food I like on Christmas day where the church had a luncheon. My oh my... Not so fortunate indeed. Well, can't do much about it so just let it pass. Christmas night went to my cousin's wedding, fine still some food can't be eaten, no big deal, it was pretty cold at the eating place. Went home, felt feverish, checked the thermometer and that was when fever symptom came along and it went on for about five to six days. Which means I had 2 days of allergy and after that fever for a long time. Not that fun afterall to have a nice week ahead. The fever came off and on, off and on. Missed Sunday service also and did not went to work for about 2 days and that really piled up my work. And made a record of highest temp I ever got which is 38.8c. Pretty high temp. And went for blood test to check whether I had any dengue which there wasn't any when the result was out.

At last I got well during the watch-night service at church. Which is at new year's eve. And had the energy and alertness to stay awake. And thank you people for upholding me in prayer when I was down with that sickness, guess either I over-worked myself during the musical or it was just plain viral infection. Hmm.... Too bad I missed the youth event where everyone at the event dressed up so stylish. Well, just get to see the pictures taken there only. Sighs... Oh well, and so I entered the New Year not as a half dead person but as myself. Still myself. My contract with the company I was in had ended. It was a nice experience working there and having to get the feel of the real working life for about 5-6 months. And now, I'm unemployed but never mind for now. Guess need to take a rest awhile before I get back to find another work or something else.

What else? Now new plans need to be made. Of what am I suppose to do. Continue working? Or to study on? If study on where and what to study? Decisions need to be made I have to say. And it's not one of the fairly most interesting in one's life to do. Sometimes you just wish that decisions can automatically be made. Too bad it doesn't work that way. This is life and making choices is part of life and I can't escape with it. And that I will got to face it when I'm back from YES (Youth Enrichment School). And if I study again, well, guess it will be a whole new chapter of another part of studying life. Till then... Chiaoz people.

Hong Kong Trip- Day 5 (Finale)

2007-12-31T11:24:00.000+08:00

Finally I'm back to "blogsphere" after quite a long time being absent. Due to hectic preparations for the Christmas Musical which ended perfectly splendid indeed. After that a series of not so good events that followed by, which probably can be made to be a post itself. Falling sick, had hives or known as allergy after the musical for 2 days. Then fever for almost a week. So this time Christmas was just semi-ok... Can't really enjoy the joyous food I was awaiting for. Anyway, just an event to remember. Lolz....

And now back to where I stopped. Final post about my Hong Kong trip.

Day 5 (7th Dec)- Out from HK and to S'pore.

And so after the rest much needed, woke up slightly afresh, did what needed to be done, packed up. Stuffed what need to be stuffed into the luggage bag which was heavy when everything was packed in. Then brought them to the hotel lobby. Checked out from the hotel, stopped a cab and off we go to the airport. About 45 mins we arrived at the airport, check in our luggage and after that walked around the airport. It's new terminal which was built to host the larger amount of people coming in 2008 for the Olympic games. I forgot to state that HK construction, they still uses bamboo as support beams. Not like what we see back here in KL using those metal beams to climb or support the construction work. Not bad idea it is. After walking, that time I think was having stomach upset... Again... Not fun... But manage to handle the ordeal till we enter the plane. Watched movie in the plane, food was good as usual. Surprise dessert that I didn't expect to have which is a cup of Haagen Daz ice cream. Chocolate flavour. Cool.... Didn't know they'd serve that. Guess next time if I were to take long haul flights I'd take S'pore airlines. Though much of the fee will be charged for the food of course.

After almost 3 hours up in the air, finally we're cue to prepare for landing. Good. Land at last, but I busied myself watch 'Transformers' an all time favourite. Though I did watch a movie earlier, meaning I did not manage to finish watching 'Transformers'. Too bad. Arrived at Changi Airport. Which is in the evening. I wondered why my dad wants to walk around the airport and not to go to the immigration counter to get our passports stamped and go claim our baggage. Anyway just tagged along and followed to some shops etc. Then off to the immigration counter. And then to the taxi waiting area where there was quite a line to wait till we can get our taxi. Then off to a church member's rented apartment where he's staying at. He moved to S'pore due to his new found job.

After putting down our luggage, sat awhile then off we go to Orchard Road and so on. More walking to do. Walked to the train station which was about 15 mins walk from the apartment. After that at the train, switched trains then we arrived to Orchard Road. We had dinner first. Had Teppanyaki, which is a little bit different in terms of the way they cook and serve. I think now KL has an outlet which is located in Pavillion, KL. After dinner, we adjourned on walking on the streets, seeing the night lights there. Then off to various other places to visit. Yes, travelled by train. After much walking, ad sight-seeing. Finally, yes finally headed back to the apartment. Bathed and had a good night sleep. Next morning woke up, took the taxi to a hotel where we hopped on to the bus express and back to Malaysia. So what can I say about the trip? Well... Two words. Fun & exhausting.

Be right Back.

2007-12-18T15:50:00.000+08:00

Updates of the Hong Kong Trip and other events will be delayed. Due to the busy schedule that I'm having throughout this week till end of this year. No worries, I'll still update it when I'm back to the normal routine. Which is going to be bit more free-er...

Apologies for those who had quite a long wait for my updates. Cheers.

Hong Kong Trip- Day 4

2007-12-12T16:38:00.000+08:00

Day 4 (6th Dec)- Ocean Park and other places.

Same old, old routine. Morning call and son on. You get the picture. Super sleepy already as I slept at 1.30am due to the slow hanging laptop when I want to transfer those pictures as I ran out of space for the memory card. Took too many photos. This time we walked ourselves to the train station since King Yu had classes so he can't join us. So we took the train to the bus waiting place to go to Ocean Park. Another theme park where you can have fun there. This theme park appeals more for the youths because there are more thrilling rides as compared to Disneyland. Which was referred to as a place for old folks and kids. And so we hopped on the double deck bus and headed to Ocean Park. Last time I remember or rather see from the pictures taken, I was at Ocean Park 18 years ago. When I was just 2 years old. After about 20 mins plus journey, we arrived to Ocean Park. Went in, had some rides along the way up. The escalator which is labelled as the longest escalator in Asia or something like that. Nonetheless it looks the same as the pictures I saw from the photo album at home. Except that the hills are bald as extension is being made.

As far as I see, only minor changes are made at Ocean Park, some new attractions are installed. But anyway it was a long time ago since I was there, so in return I don't think I can remember anything about the last trip here so better off for me to enjoy myself. I was careful not to have any rides that would cause my head to spin. Sat a 3 looped roller coaster, interesting but can be pretty nauseating if those who can't stand over thrilling rides. In total I sat about 4 rides and went to few attractions like the panda place, where we can see panda bear alive, but then I can't imagine those panda lives on such a cold climate as the air condition is blasted up to a very cold temperature. Then went to see jellyfish, first time seeing them in tanks since I only see them on tv so don't have a clear picture of how they are like.

Took the cable car down to the foothill where there are some attractions there where the panda was, had lunch there as well, watched birds and the other, sea lions stage shows. Not bad the show was. Rushed to take the cable up again to the ocean theater, there was a long line to que up for the cable car. Guess everyone's going to catch the show. Reached there and it was fully packed. Ended up tip toe-ing and see, at least I borrowed my friend's camera. Managed to take some nice shots of dolphins doing tricks and so on. After that headed out of Ocean Park. Basically Ocean Park is not as big as Disneyland. Upgrading & refurbishment need to be done in my opinion. So we asked for direction on how to go to our next destination which was Stanley Market. Took a mini bus there and the journey was semi-horrendous as it's swerving left and right. Like some race in some movie like Initial-D. Make me wanna vomit only. Reached the destination and more walking. No wonder I rarely see any fat people there. Since everyone in HK walks. Went to see any souvenirs to buy. This time i did bought some things back for my colleagues.

After finished walking, we headed to the bus station nearby and took a double decker bus to some place to meet up with my dad's friend for dinner. This time the journey was not that bad except it was super packed with people. We had a nice meal at an old restaurant. Not that bad actually. Had roast goose. Goose and duck are two different animals but then the goose is just plain many fats and oily. It just tasted like duck meat. I just loved the prawns. Which was big in size and nice in flavour. So making me drooling now. Yum~~ After the meal, went to meet up with King Yu who was waiting for us at a train station, then we took the train to The Peak. Where it is a peak where we can see part of HK, the skyscrapers and buildings around it. Took the tram up. It was like the Penang Hill sort of tram but it's faster and the road was steep. Very steep. Reached the peak and in to Madame Tussauds we went too see the wax figures. Met some local HK starts and also international stars. Some look like them in real life, while some don't quite look like them.

After Madame Tussauds went scouting around for things to buy and where I found the gifts at a cheaper price that I can find compared with other prices I've seen before. And I bought some of it. Took the bus down the hill and took the star ferry to the other side of the island where our hotel is. Tired out already, and the goal of going to see Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts is not fulfilled but never mind, guess I'll opt to search details online then. Reached the hotel and bid King Yu farewell as it was our last night ini Hong Kong and will be departing HK the next day. King Yu to me seems sad of our departure as he enjoyed us visting HK and the opportunity to be with us but too bad next day he have classes on and would not be able to make it to the airport to send us off. And to the bathroom for a bath and to the bed I go. 4th day complete, time for depature soon. Oh yeah, before I forget, when we reached HK we discussed that we are to stay at night in S'pore but majority disagreed but then due to me being lazy to argue to go home after the HK trip, well we planned to stay over at HK in a Church member's apartment. Not that happy I was but just yield to the plan Sigh...

Hong Kong Trip- Day 3

2007-12-11T17:31:00.000+08:00

Day 3 (5th Dec)- Walking Day.

And so the same routine of being waken up by the morning call from my dad. Did what needed to be done, had cup noodles for breakfast then we checked out of the hotel. And took the cab to our other hotel which is in the city. That enable us to move around the city easily. Reached the hotel about 11am, expecting a long time friend to be there which is King Yu. My parents checked in, put the luggage into the room while I waited for King Yu at the lobby. Parents came down and after a short wait King Yu arrived. Apparently he got lost which was why he was late. And so we sat down a planned out our journey of where to go, where are the places we are to cover, what sort of transport are we going to take and so on.

Planned to go have lunch we King Yu's mom in the afternoon. In the mean time we set off to visit some museums. Supposedly wanted to go to the science museum but then it only opens in the afternoon. Which left the history museum to go to. Oh yea, every Wednesday, all museums entry are free. Which is a good thing. I wished Malaysia museums would be that way, that will definitely encourage people to go to the museum. So in the history museum we saw how people back in the olden days how the money came about. From stones to some gold thingy which evolved to notes etc. After that went to another section which is about the culture of Hong Kong people. After that we left and headed to the train station to our next destination.

Our next destination was Mong Kok. Headed to "Ladies Street". Guess it's called that way due to the fact there are super many stalls, selling clothes, accessories etc. Is like Petaling Street back in M'sia. That time we went there everything was still setting up. But anyway, went to look at the stalls, for me I just walk, just noticing what stalls there were. While it took my parents and sis quite some time to finish walking as they got attracted to some clothes or something. After that went to Show street where 90% of the stalls along the street sells shoes. Didn't buy anything from there. After walking the street went back to Ladies Street since by then the stalls are mostly open. And so they walked to buy some things. While I opt to stand somewhere to wait for them but then went to electrical shop to look at electronic stuffs. with King Yu. Was already tired of all the walking the past 2 days but no choice. No other way to move on than to walk.

And so we go... By foot... Saw a few gadgets, can see but can't buy since no money. After some time at the electrical shop, went back tot he street where my parents and sis are. Went there and still they have not finish walking and buying. Already we're running late for the appointment with King Yu's mom. So they hurriedly bought the stuffs and off we go to the train station to meet up with King Yu's mom. Met her at the restaurant, had various kinds of food... Had "dim sum" which tasted good and I don't think those that I ate can be found in M'sia. Spent quite some time eating there. At least I can rest there, no need any walking. Just munching down the food. Ate quite a lot though. Haha..... After eating, not so good thing. More walking to go... Went to the Arena of Stars where we can see various HK celebrities' names and for some, their handprints on the walk path, it was located near the Star Ferry terminal. Walked in the windy breeze, it was fairly cold as the winds kept blowing at you and you just want to go indoors. That's all. After that they went to a mall, bought bag, shoes and was in time to watch lighting display from the island we're at, we just look across to Hong Kong Island and can see skyscrappers like Bank of China and so on. One think I MUST admit is that HK's techinical advancement is real advance. Because as the display started, spotlights from the top of the skyscrapper was glowing with the music, and there was laser lights as well. Not only is on the other side of the island but the island we are at, behind us which is the cultural museum, lights glowed a long too. Totally cool... As it's a big scale thing where almost every building along the coast ahev lights on. And i wonder till now where is the control centre for these lights as definately they ned to have one if not how do they control the lights?

Sat the Star Ferry to Hong Kong island, lingered around for a little while and took the ferry back. The ferry is about 50 over years old. And they are still being maintained that properly. Headed to another destination. Literally, it has been a whole day of walking. Walking at Disneyland, now various places. Man... My legs are already not that strong to keep moving. We went to visit some popular streets known for it's various shops.

And so we walked Kimberly Street and some other streets which I forgot the name of it. Then went to Temple Street. Not a place where there's a lot of temples but just another Petaling Street look alike. Walked but didn't buy anything since there wasn't anything captivating to buy. Oh yeah, my mom & sis took a pic with a policeman. By the way, I think I haven't mention that Hong Kong people who are in their mid age and above can be quite snobbish. For instance, when my dad wanted to ask what's the price of the shirt the stall keeper replied back "Don't you see I am busy chatting with my friend here, don't you have any manners" and he keeps making "noise" by then we had already walked off. Went to a random shop to have dinner. Had congee, which is porridge, quite watery it is and it doesn't taste good. Ordered vegetables which was pretty big of the size of the vege and one fried oyster. Which was also quite big in amount. Somehow manage to finish it, that time my stomach still wasn't that well. When the bill came, the waiter said, 320 HK dollars. For awhile we were like- What?! in disbelief of the amount. Then the waiter calculated and so on. That time we knew we where taken for a ride since we are tourists and they charge us tourist price. RM 120 for just 4 bowls of fish porridge where there's more water in it rather than porridge, back home here we can have a feast on that. Can't do much about it, just paid the amount and went off.

After that on the way back, dropped by yet again to Ladies Street. Apparently wanted to buy some T-shirts there where the price is much cheaper. Which they bought afterall. After buying, took the train and headed back to the hotel. Thinking it was a relief to have finally have a rest and again they detoured to have supper. Ok, not that bad after all... After supper then only we get to go back to the hotel. King Yu lead us back to the hotel and after that went back to his home. And that wad Day 3. How about day 4? Well, almost towards the end of the trip, what more could happen?

Hong Kong Trip- Day 2

2007-12-10T17:23:00.000+08:00

Guess I rephrase my statement on previous post which states "shopping is not my cup of tea" since I'll be endangered of not being able to go overseas. So it'll be re-phrased to- I prefer going to some museums, visiting the mall, perhaps watching movie. Right... At least this won't quite get me into trouble. And now back on the 2nd day in HK...

Day 2 (4th Dec)- Hong Kong Disneyland.

It was about 8am something when the room phone rings..... It was my dad, making his morning call to wake us up. My sis went to brush her teeth etc while I still semi-slept on, then my turn to clean myself up then went downstairs to the lobby, went outside to the cold morning, oh yeah I forgot to say that the hotel we stayed in is at Tsing Yi, and it's near the harbour where heaps and heaps of crates can be seen, and those big large crate ships on the bayside. Not leaving those huge cranes to transport those crates. It's like 24 hours the harbour is working non-stop. Anyway went to scout around for breakfast which ended up going to 7-eleven at a shopping plaza nearby the hotel to buy bread. Didn't know there was "Twisties" there but it's called another name. After that went back to the hotel lobby to wait for the bus ride to Disneyland Hong Kong. And I can say I'm one of the many blessed ones who can go Disneyland twice. One in the U.S. the other in HK. Wonderful.....

Arrived at Disneyland at about 10.30am or so. The weather was cold, at least not the freezing type of cold which is a good thing cause if it's freezing cold I would be trying to go indoors rather than outdoors. And so went to the gates, went in, took photos of Mickey's face which was made out of different flowers then proceeded on to the inside. Inside, as comparing to the previous Disneyland I went to, it looks much the same. I'd say very the same. I think they used the same painters, contractors to build the place. Found few Disney characters and people lining up to take photos with them. Well, I did not go to take photos with them but took photos of them. As not so keen to take photos with those characters. No sight of Donald Duck though. A band of musicians paraded through, playing Christmas carols since it's near to the Christmas season. They played wonderfully. I think they're not local, and they may be Filipinos as they don't look Chinese to me. First ride of the day is uhm... Wait, let me think.... Erm.... It's Jungle River Cruise. Yeah... That ride. It was a ride where it takes you pass the jungle to various sort of things etc. Lastly the finale before reaching the jetty, awesome pyro-techniques display of fire billowing from artificial caves, out from the river, with smoke. Cool indeed....

After that went to watch a live performance which is the "Festival of Lion King" which is about the summary of the Lion King, Simba's life. More like a 30 min summary of the cartoon. This time, through live performance. Stepped into the theater which can seat about 200 people or so. Not knowing how the show will be like, awaited with anticipation. Show started, various characters came out, very good lightings, the stare evolved and to a technical perception. From an innocent looking flat surface (for those who haven't watch it before) it became a stage itself, mechanically rising up. Middle of it there's a hole but it's covered. To certain part of the scene, there will be one actor coming up from it. Which means there's an underground room or something. Then nice, short acrobatic stunt and it's live singing as well... An effort well put out as everyone in the cast sang wonderfully and danced with high spirits... I mean with the energy. I'm awed... And expected to see more of other stage shows later.

Had various rides, went Space Mountain and other rides. Space Mountain is a roller coaster ride which sends you to a space like atmosphere at with sudden bends and dives, it's an exhilarating ride. After that ride I felt a little bit nausea but went for a 2nd time cause have to accompany my sis. I wonder why I'm easily down to being nausea with those extreme rides lately which did not occur often. Went for other stage shows which was equally exciting as the previous one. One show as it may be called as is an interactive session with Stich. Not the guy in the suit Stich but the cartoon Stich. Still a mystery, Stich communicated with the audience. Live on the screen, no delayed telecast or anything, Stich just interacted with the audience and ask some of the audience where are they from, had still picture of them. One of it that states that one of the audience was an escape "prisoner". Not bad technology. Applause to the wonderful creativity of it.

Not leaving the hype of it all which is the fireworks display. It's beyond description. No words can describe it. It's beyond wonderful and splendid. What else can I say? The fireworks just "danced" along the music. Which plays the various Disney theme song from the various Disney animation movies such as the song like "A whole new world, Be our guest" and so on. Video clips about it can be watched at my picture, video album: http://joeltheyap.multiply.com/

After that took the train to a station not far away from Disneyland entrance, to a train station whereby met someone for dinner. Ate noodles, and for no reason my stomach wasn't that well and that's the starting point of it throughout the stay in HK my stomach just feels weird. After that took the cab back to the hotel which is about 11pm plus and off to bath and sleep. And that was the 2nd day. Interesting eh? Wait till I finish the post about the 3rd day.

Hong Kong Trip- Day 1

2007-12-08T22:31:00.001+08:00

Phew... I'm sure I'm glad to be back to KL. Cause it was certainly quite a tiring trip to both Hong Kong and S'pore. Loads, and loads of walking. Believe it or not, I dare say I walk for about 12 hours, in just a day to places, taking mainly train or bus. Shopping isn't my cup of tea, so I just got to follow along and just look around. To make things easy, guess I'll just type out day by day of the happenings & places that I went to. And not leaving pictures... Which can give you all a better idea of what I'm talking. ^^

Day 1 (3rd Dec): From KL to S'pore; S'pore to HK.

Departed my house at about 1.30pm and head to KLIA by car. Sis Charissa fetched us there. On the way for my first time, saw an accident and the motorcyclist was covered with a black plastic bag= died. Anyway, headed to the airport, reached, check in the luggage, walk around KLIA to kill time since there's still time left before boarding and approx 5.30pm or so boarded flight SQ 0113, heading to S'pore. After 45 mins, arrived S'pore to transit to flight SQ 870 to Hong Kong which is at 7pm. Boarded the airplane and it took about 3 hours 15 mins to reach HK airport. Although it seemed like a long journey but then sitting S'pore airlines is a good thing as there's games to play, like Nintendo style games, movies and not leaving the yummy, goody-licious food they serve.

Super good. I chose the international selection and I had smoked salmon with potato salad, panfried chicken in some nice sauce, cornetto ice cream. Simply a good, nice menu to choose from. Gosh, I do hope I can sit on S'pore airlines more often if I'm travelling abroad. Haha. So reached HK about night time, 10pm plus, got a cab to the hotel. Oh, about the taxi fare in HK, it starts off with 15 HK dollars and tops up 1.40 dollars every 45 secs or so and by the time we reached the hotel, total amount of the fare was 184.46 dollars. That amounts to about RM92. Geez... That's expensive. Checked into the hotel, and the most surprising thing is that the room was super small. If a big dude where to stay in that hotel, I guess he would have some big moving around the room issues. Had a bath then went to bed. So that's the first day. Pictures below shows the plane I was on, the journey to S'pore & to HK, the food I ate and the beautiful scenary on mid-air while to HK. And the tiny room I shared with my sis at the hotel in HK.

More updates coming your way in the next few days. Stay tuned folks.

Back, Home.

2007-12-08T22:31:00.000+08:00

Yeapz..... I'm finally back from Hong Kong & also S'pore. Though I did say I'm going to HK but then there was a slight diversion. Which ended up going to S'pore and then took a bus back to KL. Guess it was my first time sitting a bus express back to KL from S'pore. Overall the trip was so-so. Heaps of walking to do, taking public transport mainly besides the cab.

Which means that you all just stay tuned and wait for my post about my trip to Hong Kong... And also S'pore. For sure it would be a long post I'd say.

Jingle Dingle Bingle.

2007-11-30T09:48:00.000+08:00

Oh yeah... It's the time of the season again. Yeapz, you got it right. Christmas is here again. And that marks the ending of the year and welcome to the coming new year. I can see shops, shopping complexes setting up their Christmas tree around end of November. And so far I still haven't set up my Christmas tree as yet. Heh. But anyway, seems that everyone are In the mood for Christmas and enjoy that time when everyone can be with their friends and family, either exchanging gifts or having a good meal together, well... Too bad Malaysia don't have winter, or it would be a splendid one indeed.

Not leaving the marvellous food that are going to be eaten. Mouth watering indeed. Can't wait to have turkey (if there is) or any other yummy, delicious food. Haha. Guess the shopping buzz is going to start anytime soon. And for sure all the malls would be stuffed packed with people. If there's sale, I think I'd rather be at home rather than to spend hour finding a parking, an hour lining for the cashier when buying things.

What else? For sure there would be Christmas activities like caroling, gift exchange etc. Busy year end for me since my Church for the first time is going to have a musical. A big scale one. As compared to overseas like the U.S. When I was there I dare to admit it was kinda bored there. All the people there is like *poof* not raptured but are at home spending time with their families. Not much activities going on. No huge crowds in malls. Everyone is just relaxing in the living room enjoying the presence of each other. As compared back here in KL, is way different thing altogether. There's a lot of "action" here as compared to overseas. Lolz...

So I'm going off for a 5-day vacation to Hong Kong with my family starting from 3rd Dec till the 7th Dec. It was about 17 years ago since I last went there. Hmm.... Guess there's much to see in such few days. Oh well, at least I can go, won't grunt on that. So just watch out for updates about the Hong Kong Trip. That all for now..... Cheers people.

JoeltheYap note: I personally invite you (yes, yes anyone's who's reading this) to come for the Christmas Musical entitled "Christmas is Forever". It's going to be held on the 23rd of Dec 2007, at PGRM- 5pm. Hope you would be there!! ^^

Cheverolet Captiva Car Launch.

2007-11-27T22:48:00.000+08:00

Finally what I have been busy for the past week have finally come to an end. Which is today: 27th November 2007. After calling a hundred plus people in a single say or so to ask whether they're coming for this event or not is not a fun job to do. Because as common as Malaysians can be with the "Malaysia Boleh" spirit, they can take a super long time to reply you whether they can attend the event or not. Which is not a good thing at all. As repeated calls to that same company or person, if that company's receptionist doesn't get fed up, I think I do get fed up calling them than they get fed up receiving my calls. Anyway, the event I was at is the new Chevrolet Captiva Car Launch. A SUV, 7 seater car. And I got to wear coat for this event, and that is my first time to wear a coat aka jacket.

So there was the morning part where the car launch was attended by the members of the media. And I get to see for myself a real car launch with my very own eyes and to feel the feeling, the atmosphere of the loud music and excitement of the new SUV car launch. With those fascinating lighting, video presentations. As below you can see those pictures I took.

And so there was also the night session where special guests where invited. International buffet was served. So I got to have nice sushi & sashimi, raw oyster. Though I thought it was like finger food as there wasn't any big plates to be seen except the small plates, I just had a few round of savouring the food. The programme was the same as the morning's one. People giving speech, those lighting technique on the launch of the car etc. It was great indeed. Both the car & food. Saw local celebs like Reshmonu & Hannah Tan, though morning had brunch, the night one can be said is a little bit more wilder than the morning. As all lights are so dim that I can't even see what food am I taking.

I have to say since I started my internship in the current company I'm in, I think my lifespan has cut short a few years cause I've been exposed to more smokers than my entire lifetime. Ratio can be 1:3 are smokers. When I was at today's event, mostly I see people puffing away. Gosh. I think the tax on tobacco has no effect at all. Well, guess at least for the next days I won't be that busy calling people up. And won't need to stay back in office till late at night. So yesterday I broke my record which is leaving office at 11.40pm. Phew......

Splat.

2007-11-19T16:02:00.000+08:00

Didn't update much for the previous week, cause I was pretty much busy with office work. Admitting that I was much tired out easily. Now I got to know the Malaysian Customs can be pretty vain, as just for 400 invitation cards they can have nothing better to do but to impose tax on them. Which resulted me having to got office on a weekend when I'm supposed to be quite relaxed at home. That package supposed to arrive on Friday but waited almost all day long but disappointing-ly nothing came. Thank goodness I do not need to stay back in office and can go off on time. Which did not destroyed a plan to go for someone's birthday at that time.

And it was Saturday. Was told to reach office at 10am. Reached office before 10am. Waited, waited, being called saying that FedEx going to have an hour delay. Waited, waited, 11.30, 12.30pm... Nothing came, it only came almost at 1pm. What a long miserable wait I got to go through. Managed to finish those stuff at 4pm or so then headed to Church after that in a half dead mode.

So in the end I almost wrote hundred over names and addresses, mind you mostly are malay people's names. So I guess you all would know how long their names are... On Sunday had the weekly Christmas Musical practice. Literally was in Church from morning till evening. After that went home, change then went out the next moment to play badminton. After that dinner, reached home around 11pm, bathed, online a short while then sleep.

Guess I'm sure that I pretty much exhilarate myself to the very max. Lolz...

Careful.

2007-11-13T14:45:00.000+08:00

It was usual Monday evening, heading back home from work. Was listening to the musical soundtrack through the earphone. Not suspecting anything amiss, I just strolled along the walkway enjoying the music and at the same time feeling quite sleepy. The thought of want to get home and have a nap stuck to my mind. Just as I was strolling, a Chinese man walked up to me in short whose intention was to borrow a sum of money to take transportation to Genting to meet with his friend or something like that.

The conversation starts with the man stopping me, introducing himself that he's from Beijing, China. Looking at me and seeing me as a 'fellow' Chinese asking me whether do I speak Mandarin. When the fact I know how to listen and converse. Blah blah blah, talking and "tempting" me to fork him some money so he can meet his friend. Well, at that time I was trying to be polite. But had already be determined not to borrow him any sum of money since it will be quite some amount need to have in order to get a transport to Genting. He shook hand with me though, like trying to be friends.

The China-man throughout the conversation, seems he's talking those kind words and so on just to make me feel sympathy with him. Sometimes I may be quite soft hearted but then nowadays the world is just too hard to trust. And it is a time where a thick face must be used and not to trust anyone simply. In the end I told he I do not have enough money to give him as that time I got 40 bucks and it won't be enough. At the same time I do not want to lie, so the truth I told him I did not have enough money was good enough.

That guy still persist on saying that it's ok that I don't trust him, promised that he will give me his handphone which looks quite "canggih". He wanted my hp number as well, but then I still held my stand and did not borrow him any money. At last, I managed to walk off but then that guy did said some things which I forgot what was it but for sure he's unhappy about it, which I think is what sort of person are you etc. Who cares anyway, I also do not know that guy and he ask me for money... If he wants to curse me or anything let it be. But back to you with all those curse words if he did say any. Went home, told my parents what happen, was been advised if meet this sort of people, talk to them super briefly and walk off.

That is because some may have cast a "spell" on you. And you would not know what are you doing. Well, an experience for me to encounter, on the way to the lrt station I thought to myself the many ways that I may "trick" him back. Like acting that I'm calling the Chinese Embassy whether they have that guy's record or some other weird ideas. But then, come to think of it, better not try them less if I want to get into trouble. That I do not want to have. Definately.

That leaves us people to be careful out there wherever you go. As it's not a safe world anymore that we're living in. Just be C-A-R-E-F-U-L.

A Trip to Neverland.

2007-11-12T14:10:00.000+08:00

So it was a Saturday evening that I embarked a journey to Neverland. A musical of the legendary, every kids would know Peter Pan. Held in Istana Budaya. Tickets sold costs about RM73 - RM 200+. I did not became filthy rich in a day or had a windfall of cash falling from the sky. It was just some free tickets given by Rumah Sayangan. An orphanage home whom the organiser for this musical chose to contribute some funds. Show started at 8.30pm. The King's children where there. Douglas Lim, Adam C (from Hitz fm) where there. Not bad it was.....

Show started with their theme song, and after that a spotlight shine in the middle of the stage. 4 dancers looked up... And there came Peter Pan coming down. As if he came down from the roof but it wasn't. What a good start indeed. The rest is almost the same as the storyline, our very own local dancers where dancing pretty much gracefully following the music being played. The props also moved in and out of the stage without any noise. Skillfully done. Nice, creative sets done. Depicting Neverland, Hook's ship, the house and so on.

Had a mere chance to being able to go to the backstage but too bad can't find the person to bring us. And it turned out we (that is the Christmas musical committee) being able to go there another day, watch the afternoon show and be brought around the backstage. Awesome... Hope that will come true.

And I must say that the scenes where those casts, some where indeed flying in mid air. Of course with the help of technology which is the ropes. And at the end Peter 'flew' to the middle of the audience sprinkling some "gold dust" or some sort then back to stage. Coolly done. Guess if you want to go watch, I say the money you pay is worth it. The show is almost 2 hours long. You can go http://www.flypeterpan.com/ to check out for short video clip and some photos. At least it's a musical to remember for this year.....

So Far.....

2007-11-07T09:40:00.000+08:00

So far what's going on... Well, had my birthday celebrated in a mamak stall. Cheap, good ambiance. At least is simple, no cleaning up to be done. Haha. Since was at work in the morning till evening so it's good to have a relaxing time in the evening. Not much hustle & bustle. Had meeting on technical issues for the musical. The meeting lasted for about 3 hours and it's not even completed yet. Haven't discuss everything and it's only halfway done. Many things to do, plan, and it's my first time doing this musical as a technical director. A challenging task indeed. At least I know that God's in control and he's the master planner.

Everytime when I listen to the tracks of the musical I feel pumped up & excited about the musical. My mind wanders imagining how majestic it's going to be. At the same time I think on that day of the musical I may shed tears of joy when it's over. Lolz.... I wonder why. Hmmm....

So far now waiting for the public holiday tomorrow and the coming weekend. To unwind my head a bit. Feel like lacking of sleep everyday. What to do? Working life's like that. What more can I elaborate on that? Then comes back Monday= back to donkey world. Heh.

Ps: I personally invite YOU. Yes YOU who are reading this to the musical that's going to be held on 23rd Dec 2007, 5pm@ Menara PGRM. IT's going to be a one time show. You miss it you're going to miss it for good. So come, enjoy the music, dance and colours of Christmas. COME, COME...

Believe-it-or-Not 2

2007-11-02T10:03:00.000+08:00

Welcome to our 2nd segment of Believe-it-or-Not. Believe it or not, today (2nd Nov 2007) Joel is officially 20 years old. And cannot say that he's 19+ anymore. Too bad for that. And it seems that went the clock stroked 12, a series of happening which are not quite eventful for him that happened but at least it does mark down something in his memory. We'll go over to Joel now to let him tell you the story.

Hi guys, and so... It is true that a series of happenings did happen when the clock strike 12. Or I'd say when it's minutes away from 12. It all started when I was having a meeting to discuss about the technical things for the Christmas Musical. So the meeting went smoothly with lots of things to think of. And meeting ended, So headed to my car, realized my pocket was open and wallet wasn't there. Went back home, searched, don't have. Didn't panicked throughout the whole ordeal. So went back to the places I had been before which is to the place I had the meeting and to church. Searched and appeared nothing. No sight of my wallet. Fine. It's already 12 plus. Back to home sleep, already had requested half day leave so next day would do procedures to file police report and remake my IC & stuffs.

Next day came. Got a call at 7.30am from my friend saying someone called her stating they found my wallet. So gave me the number, I called that person who found my wallet on where to meet up, and what time to meet up. Settled, went to meet the person , was been told found it somewhere else (not the route where I thought the wallet was ought to be missing at) Which in the end for sure someone took my wallet, "ransacked" it, took the cash there is (15 bucks or so) then dump it somewhere. Coincidentally the lady was tying her shoelace when she and her friends are exercising. Was relieved that those important documents are still there. Thank God for His divine appointment for the lady to tie her shoelace and saw my wallet lying under a car.

Thinking that was end of things I went to the bank to withdraw some money since I was money-less. Press those buttons, waiting for my cash to come out. No cash come out. Oh boy, good thing there was the lady who works in the bank and at least I can seek assistance from her. In the end I got to fill up some form to inform them that the machine did not "gave" me the money. So now I'm 50 bucks short. Got to go to another machine to withdraw another 50 bucks. Oh well, everything has it's purpose to happen. As far as I was, I did not murmur or complain. I just let things be at it is since there wouldn't be any use complaining the whole day feeling sulky at it. But more or less I take it as a funny thing that happen. But for sure my parents aren't that happy I lost my wallet, that's for sure.

So far nothing unusual happen as yet. Don't know what events that's going to take place for the day and I just flow along with it. Haha. Thank you for your wishes, sms-es for my birthday (appreciate it every much). And thank you for taking your time to read my Believe-it-or-Not. This is JoeltheYap. Signing out =)

19 to 20.

2007-10-29T15:29:00.000+08:00

Oh well, in another 4 days I would be officially 20. 20 years even younger. Sometimes the 'old' does make it sound kind of not so nice to hear. But anyway, yes I'm going to be 20. No more 1- already. Time to move on with 2-. That means that I was on planet earth for the pass 20 years and still counting on till now. Not bad. Still got much to be accomplished, achieve, fulfill etc etc etc. A little interview with myself, interviewer was I and audience was me. Lolz.

So how do you feel now that you're about to be 20 years old?

- Well, nothing much can be said cause things are just going on as usual. The feeling of being 20 is that it feels a bit special. That you would have juniors and you're the senior in certain areas. Not quite a bad feeling actually.

What are your plans now since you're 20?

- What are my plans? Would study back again eventually. Study something I like. Cause the diploma I obtained, well coming to know that it's everything's on theory and nothing on technical and if I were to go back to that day I enroll I should had chose Broadcasting instead of Media Studies. But being the me, I would not want to fuss around changing course so I just completed the course. At least I got a diploma. So now is just to find a uni that have a degree which I can continue with and at the same time does technical stuffs. Not going to make the same mistake that I did. Besides studies, life's going to be much the same. Nothing in particular. I think. *Shrugs*

Another 365 days more till you're 21. 21 is where the real freedom comes most people say, what are you planning to do when you're at that age?

- Basically, I'm still going to be in the same house which I'm currently staying in, at the most would be able to join in the general voting thingy I guess. Otherwise at the moment I can't think what would I be planning to do. Perhaps already on a date? *Laughs*

What do you hope your friends would give you on your birthday?

- Not much hope should be put on that, or else I would have myself being let down. Whatever they want to give, just give. It's the heart that counts. Don't mind having DVD- movie as a present though. Haha.

Not planning to have a Big Party?

- I'm not so keen to have a party. More or less is that I dislike doing the clean up job after the party. But then I do have in mind to have a party when I'm 21. If so happen I'm still around and not overseas.

Any last things you want to add on before we end our interview session?

- Nothing much that I want to add. Life's still going to be going on as usual for me. At least some bloopers for sure would happen here and there. That's going to be a memory that I can think of anytime. Just wish me all the best in life, and also my walk with God. Cheers...

Believe-it-or-Not!

2007-10-22T21:12:00.000+08:00

"Welcome to today's episode of Joel's Believe-it-or-Not, I am your host Joel and I will bring you through things, events that you have not seen or known before. It's up to you to Believe-it-or-Not. First stop, thinking that a typical Chinese guy who is known for being quite shy is going to remain unknown and silent for the rest of his life. But you're wrong because this guy bring surprises and also adds fun to the atmosphere. So take a look at this..."

"Pretty cool clips don't you think so? Just to know that this guy took some time to gather his guts in order to do what you've seen just now. We're going to take a break and will be back after the commercial for Joel's Believe-it-or-Not. Stay tuned." *Breaks for commercial*

*During commercial* Birthdays... Thinking what gifts to give to your friends? Why not ask them what they want, what they dream of having. You can fulfill their dream. One caller on the line said he dreams to have a soprano saxophone and don't mind if a hundred people share to buy him just one present which is the saxophone. And his birthday is just almost a week away. (You get what I mean) So go to your nearest music shop and get him one! =D

"Welcome back to Joel's Believe-it-or-Not, a place where you can know what happened to just this one guy which is Joel. Weird things going on he has. This next story that he shares is going to be awkward but true. Believe-it-or-Not."

Just recently not so long ago, just had quite an embarrassing moment. While bathing, already cleaned my hair with the shampoo. Then after that I wanted to wash my face with the face cleanser. Awkward thing is that I'm not sleepy or whatsoever, I'm still awake. and so... Don't know how on earth that I squeezed the face cleanser than my hand went to my head, split second I came to my senses on what am I doing. Shoot... Crappy.... How come is on my head when it's supposed to be on the face. Oh well, too bad for me. Don't know what happened anyway. Can't figure out how can I be that clumsy for once since this is my very first time doing so. Not on purpose for sure. Sighs... What a day to remember.

"And so we have it. Believe-it-or-Not. Thanks for watching and reading this episode's of Joel's Believe-it-or-Not. See you on the next episode, I'm Joel your host. Good bye" *Fades away*

Read On.

2007-10-18T17:13:00.000+08:00

Well, I actually do not know whether I should post this up. Anyway guess I just put on a little bit thicker face. So just read on to know what's up.....

I have to admit that I, I..... I like, enjoy (can I say love? Think not.) watching both the High School Musical series. The dance and the songs there they are just coolly done, choreographed and so on. So what's so "malu" about it? Well, to me as what I think. This show probably is for a younger audience. And I am too old for it? I thought so. But then I just ignore it. I downloaded both of the series and also the soundtracks. Ok, ok... I know it's illegal but then I'll will try to buy the original one later. When I save enough money for that.

After watching it, it does have some effect on me which is making me want to follow them dance. I'm still aware of being sane so I did not give in to those "dancing bones" of mine. Heh. I just have to make myself to just enjoy the soundtracks. That's all and nothing else, otherwise it's not so me. Not so Joel Yap. Sighs... That's me, having too much thoughts once in awhile (which ain't that good all the time for sure).

What else can I say but to just recommend for those people who likes seeing or doing it which is dancing, singing etc. Watch it. And I'd guess you'd want to try or follow those dance steps. Lolz.....

Penang Trip.

2007-10-11T09:47:00.000+08:00

Here you go. At last the post about the Penang Trip. More known as the Youth Leaders Retreat. There were 20 of us in total. 3 batches of cars, each going on different time. It has been quite sometime since I last went Penang. Most of the time would be on the highway abut 2 hours or so. But to Penang it took like 4 hours plus. Phew, what a journey indeed. What more can I do in the car besides talking? Mostly is just snoozing along the journey, to at least get my sleep in case when reach Penang we would have much fun but lack sleep. 2 cars on the first batch started journey in the morning about 10am or so, stopped by Ipoh to have lunch. Met up with Ps. Clement there, had this Yong Tau Foo with noodles. Ordered other food as well but then there were leftovers. I was filled to the max. Is like everyone ask me to finish up the leftovers. I tried..... But can't finish them all.

After that we headed supposedly to go buy the famous salted chicken there. But due to the low amount of chicken they have and there were few customers who ordered (which the amount is more than one) and to be able to buy it, there's a price of needing to wait for about 25 mins. Can't afford to wait that long. Then off we go in continuation of our journey to Penang. One car got themselves lost and went the other way (which was heading back to KL) eventually they managed to get back on track. The bridge was pretty jammed up with cars because there was an accident involving about 4 cars I think. Seasons has changed, as far as I can remember, I don't remember that Penang bridge is ever that jam before. The amount of cars just added. Anyway, after crossing the bridge, went over to a petrol station to wait for the person to give the keys to the condo and off we went to the condo.

At last after a long journey we reached the condo. Which still looks quite new. Guess is more like a resting place for retired people or people just buy the house to live in during the holidays. We went to the condo, found where's the place, checked out the place and sorted out who should sleep where etc. The place was nice, quiet (when the fact was the peacefulness is going to be interrupted by our ever-active-enthusiastic group of people) in the end we did being told or should I say shouted by one of the occupants of the condo to keep our volumes down. Too bad for that. So we chilled out while waiting for the others to arrive. 2nd batch of cars arrived which left KL in the afternoon then off we went for our dinner, in total there were 16 of us that time. Dinner was good, except some weird looking pig's something which I don't know what is that but it tasted like beancurd. The pics below shows you what sort of food we had. More like a glimpse only. Not the whole picture. Hehe.

After that did nothing much, just went to the night market along Batu Feringgi. Some bought some cheap DVD that cost RM4 each. Not bad value as compared to KL. After that we head back to the condo and chat all the way, played catch the phrase, some played cards and went to sleep. That ends our first day. 2nd day, in the morning, went somewhere for breakfast, had a large amount of toast bread, guess ordered too much. And off we went to do some shopping at gurney plaza while some went to minister to Doreen's relative. I bought myself another pair of Nike goalie gloves for RM47. Original price was RM77 but had 40% discount which wasn't that bad. So now adding to my collection and also usage I have about 5 pairs of gloves in total. Haha. Got Umbro, Adidas, Puma plus now Nike brand. Not bad eh? But then got a few comments saying I just buy too many of them. Oh well.....

After shopping we went for our late lunch, which was like tea-time already. Can't eat much because still was filled with the morning's breakfast. Just ended up sharing the fruit ice-kacang. To me there's just too much fruits. Andrew's brother joined us with his wife since he's staying in Penang, it was raining that time. Nothing much can be done. Then we headed back to the condo. To have some rest while waiting for the last batch to arrive. They left KL in the afternoon. Some of us went for a swim at the pool while waiting for the last batch to arrive. We weren't allowed to bring balls in so nothing much to do but to swim around. While another group went to the beach and had captain ball there. At last the last batch arrived and we got out of the pool, head back tot he condo and bath. Mind you, with only 2 bathrooms it certainly takes quite sometime to wait till everyone get bathed. By the time it's settled it's more like supper time than dinner time. Lolz...

After supper-dinner, some of us wanted to go to the beach since we did not go, so we went while others went somewhere else and back to the condo. Went to the beached after that went to scout for food at almost 2am. I was already half dead so did not had anything but a nibble or 2 on the sting-ray. Back to the condo and off to bed. Sounds like time passes by super fast when we're just in the beginning of having fun, so last day, the day when we are to head back to KL. Too bad for that. Had a time of sharing then took a group picture. And some other pictures.

And so the fact was that since I started blogging, people saw my post and occasionally out of the blue will call me to write something on behalf of them. In a sort of like term that I write well. Ended up me writing a note on a guestbook to the owner of the place we stayed in. After that went for our last lunch in Penang but I notice I "have" a clinic there. Little did I know about that. Amazing it was.

After that is to our separate ways. Ps Mike and his wife going to stay back for about 3 days more and will stay at his friend's or relative's (can't remember) while HaiYen and some stayed back till evening (because they haven't enjoyed enough) which they reached back KL at midnight. Joyce's car and Agnes's car are the ones who went back second. Unc Vic wasn't feeling that well on the day before so he went back first. I sat in Joyce's car, plus driver 5 of us in the car.I sat in the middle, frankly it was not that all too comfortable but better to have a transport back than nothing. Butt was not so good feeling while legs do feel numb at times but being able to "tahan". Overall it was a worthwhile trip indeed. A retreat that generate the bond to a closer level, to know each other better.

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What I Enjoyed.

2007-10-09T21:07:00.000+08:00

It seems that after I started work I get to "explore" more about food heaven and also other things. But then some comes with a price..... Which is I have to fork out my own finances in order to enjoy it. Sighs..... But then on the brighter side, it's an investment. I don't mind forking out some money once in awhile to eat something that I've never eaten before or go to a certain restaurant which is alien to me. And so, besides having the privilege to watch "Tunku" the musical for about 2 times for free, the musical turned out to be excellent for a local production. I nowadays get to go with my colleagues to places they've been, experienced the taste of the food there since they are pretty much particular about the service and taste. Try giving them bad service for once and you won't see them ever again coming to your restaurant.

Not only going out with my colleagues did I enjoyed the various food, sometimes when the client organizes an event and coincidentally have a lunch or dinner reception I get to enjoy the lunch or dinner reception. So far I had lunch at Shook- Starhill Gallery after a check presentation from YTL to WWF & RARE. Both are wildlife preservation bodies. So I had this chun-ted mushroom soup, though it tasted bitter but then it's like mushrooms grinded together because for normal mushroom after biting it there would be like a bitter taste at the end. Main course I had honey mustard chicken which was not bad while my colleague had dory fish with saffron sauce. And the dessert was chocolate cake & ice cream. Do not be fooled by the normal chocolate cake, it's really yummy when you taste it. With melted chocolate on the top, you see it you will drool for sure. There was an appetizier plate which is prawns in a bowl shaped cracker but didn't manage to take a pic of it. So the total meal costs how much? Well... It's RM 128, astounding food does come with astounding price. Don't you all agree?

So today in conjuction with my other colleague's birthday, we went to an Italian Restaurant and had pasta for lunch. A set meal to be precise. I only manage to get a picture of the place but was too busy enjoying the food till I did not take a picture of it. So the beginning dish was a prawn dish, cooked with olive oil, marvellous food indeed (it costs RM19 for about 5 prawns?) but then with the garlic mixed together it certainly blends well. Next up is potato soup, it was tasty, though it looked like campbell soup (which is not) it tasted great. Certainly not from any canned soups for sure. Nest is the main dish which is spagheti Eligo (italian names are just weird which in the end I can't remember the name for it.) It has mushrooms, some black pepper, dried chilli on it. Tasted a bit spicy but wonderful. Guess it was cooked with olive oil. Had dessert which is some kind of custard looking dessert. I had mine and also ate my colleague's share. It has brown sugar on top which I think they make it burnt on purpose and it tasted just great. The shop is located at KL Plaza. Didn't get the name of the shop but I think I know how to get there. So my set lunch cost about RM23 (including 15% taxes). That place looks kind of hidden but then the furnishings there is like an artistic place though in overseas it maybe a poor man's house but here, it's artistic. Certainly good for dating spots if so happen if you all are on a date and don't know where to eat. Haha.

All these things are once in a lifetime sort of thing. Unless I get a full time job would I be able to go back to those places that I visited before. If not it's going to be once in a lifetime sort of thing. Though I had tried Nandos and it cost me about RM20+ which is quite stressful to my wallet but then it's just once and not again would I go back there for sure. Unless someone treat me. Next post going to be about the Youth Leader's Retreat in Penang. So sit tight and watch out as it's going to be quite a long post I guess since it's was a happening retreat with various exploration on glorious food in Penang. In short, stay tuned while I get my fingers busy typing that out. Cheers =D

Forever.

2007-10-02T14:25:00.000+08:00

Hmm.... Seems like quite a lot of stuffs have been going through my mind.... Is a little bit bizarre. Not that I have aboslutely nothing to think about before butcome to think of it, it's those sort of when you get older you would have those sort of thoughts which you didn't even think of when you are young? Somthing like that.

So what's on my thoughts? Plentiful to type it all here. But thus far this thought kind of not to say freaks me off but it's more or less gives you goosebumps sort of feeling. Perhaps a little more extreme goosbumps. Can be to the extend lose your mind? Anyway, so what I'm posting today is about "Forever".

Of course everyone knows the definition of forever without a doubt. But can you picture forever? I went to Google and type down "forever". No proper picture that I find matches to the meaning of it. Besides the infinity sign. Want to imagine about it? Don't know how some of your imagination works but just try it as I describe (in terms of how I did). Just close your eyes or just focus your mind to think of forever. Example, if you're already dead; as for Christians for sure you would know you're going to heaven as for non-Christians, sad to say the fact is you're heading for hell. (not to be mean or anything but too bad, that's the fact). So imagine you're with God in heaven forever. No time, no 365 days a week, no hour, no second. Even if there is timekeeping but then in reality you're only left with your spirit. Body= flesh's gone. Can you you visualize forever?

If you get what I mean probably you can't figure out or probably be a little bit scared. Which is normal. With our "earthly" thoughts, in terms the things that are in reality and "spiritual". That makes me wonder at times, can I even live till 30 years old? Will there even be a year 2020 (to put it the closest for now). Because all the events, occurrences around the globe the signifies the coming of Christ. When would He come? I dunno, no one knows. Even the angels of God doesn't know. Are you prepared? That's a question to myself also to be a constant reminder. At times I think, I do have my dreams and ambitions when I'm on earth. I want to have a taste of how is it like to be a parent. To be an adult with a spouse and have a generation after me. Because I don't think (which is kind of a zero percent probability) that there's going to be marriage in heaven, nor will people give birth there.

Oh well, so what I do to have myself not in a hurry? By God's word of course. "Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straught. Prov 3:5-6" Sometimes, I think most of the time we have to put all or cares towards God. We can't handle in ourselves. We can't manage at all without His help. Only His plan works out best.

Coliseum.

2007-09-30T22:25:00.000+08:00

It has been some time since I last posted about places i went to eat. Guess this is my time to update about the latest place I went to eat then. Since there's plenty of fabulous places to eat in the entire nation of Malaysia. From north to south, till east and west. That's cool..... So... My chance of eating in this place nearly flew away if I had not called my dad and ask where was he. I wasn't that pleased to hear that he went to this place without telling me earlier but then thank goodness in the end I managed to go. And so this place is mentioned as the title, yes I went to the Coliseum.

Well, it's not the roman empire's coliseum though but it's the Coliseum Cafe & Hotel. In short it's a restaurant that serves western food. What's so special about this place? Actually this place is old, uses old almost antic furniture. The waiters are old as their age is like 60+ years old or so. More like a place where senior citizens work at. Doesn't sound that interesting and a nice sight to see right? But then when you know how to enjoy back-to-the-good-old-days period, for sure you would enjoy the "oldie" atmosphere and the succulent taste of the food. If so happen you don't like that sort of environment, just go there for the food only. Then you can pay your bills and go off. No problem with that.

This place is located next to the Coliseum theater at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. I enjoyed the food too much that I forgot to take pictures of the food. Only ended up the platte of food that I finished instead.

So the environment that I described earlier is in fact the truth. As you can see on the picture below.

I had Sizzling NZ Lamb Chop while my parents, gandma had fillet steak, sirloin. Do prepared for the price because not all good food comes with a cheap price. But at least it's a satisfactional price. My food cost about RM30.90, the fillet's RM35.90. Ice lemon tea is Rm3.90 (relatively like a chinese tea cup like those that can put ice those type of cup.) And so I manage to have some of their portions since some can't finish theirs. That made me happy for sure. Why this restaurant? Well, this rest. was made mention in the newspaper before plus I heard my colleage said she going to eat there on the weekend, which reminded me about the place. So besides the famous ol' The Ship, Chilis', TGI Friday and so on. Why not go to the "past" and enjoy the almost same price but in a traditional form of western food that would certainly tickle your taste bud. Haha...

Taggy Tagged Again.

2007-09-26T22:37:00.000+08:00

Before the tag thingy, good news I have to say, which is that Mr Rooster is erm... certainly "cooked". Hooray for me and too bad for that noisy creature who have no brains. Peace at last and just hope that owner doesn't buy another one or else "somebody's (the rooster) gonna get hurt real bad". Anyway back to the tag thing.

35 things

Where is your mobile? Next to me, on the table.

Relationship? Single and available.

Your hair? Short

Work? Intern, PR dept in an advertising agency.

Your sister/s? Only one young sister.

Your favorite thing? My computer.

Your dream last night? Wasn't dreaming.

Your favorite drink? 100 Plus.

Your dream car? lamborghini Reventon.

The room you’re in? No worries, it's clean.

Your shoes? Shoe cupboard of course.

Your fears? Being Single all my life.

What do you want to be in 10 years? Get married and have children.

Who will you hang out with this weekend? Church friends.

What are you not good at? Playing the guitar.

Muffin? It's a dessert= food.

One of your wish list items? Have a brand new car.

Where you grew up? Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.

Last thing you did? Bathed.

What are you wearing? Shirt, pants, underwear. (guess am too frank at times)

What aren’t you wearing? My watch.

Your pet? Long dead. Used to have hamsters.

Your computer? Still operational.

Your life? Semi-interesting. Can be interesting or plain at times.

Your mood? So far so good.

Missing? Missing the school holidays which I used to have.

What are you thinking about right now? Should I go sleep after this.

Your car? Still in one piece, functional.

Your kitchen? Still in good condition.

Your summer? Malaysia is only summer and rain. No 4 seasons.

Your favourite colour? Blue

Last time you laughed? Some time ago.

Last time you cried? Long time ago.

School? I graduated.

Love? God, parents, friends. (What else?)

No worries, I won't tag anyone back, I'm kind. And so eventually I fulfilled what I'm ben tagged to do so. And those info is just fyi- for your information. In case you do not know =P

Mid Autumn.

2007-09-25T16:31:00.000+08:00

Mid Autumn festival's here and my parents are away for staff retreat. What a day to remember... Sighs... Correction, there's nothing to sigh about. Cause it's not a public holiday, and everything's the same routine as usual. Got o work, go to school, go for tuition and the list goes on and on. Adding to that, by the time I reach home I'd rather just chill at home in front of the computer. Perhaps watch the movie I downloaded or have a nap, eat dinner, go and bath. The fact is that nothing much can be done. Had a reunion dinner last Sunday prior to this festival, so there's no need to go back and have dinner. Why didn't play candles? I guess I'm a bit far "over grown-up" for that.

I still can go and play but too bad there's a big obstacle that I have to overcome. Which is very common to us and all of us have to overcome it somehow or rather. And it is the same old obstacle called "laziness". Too lazy to do the clean up when all the wax's on the floor, lazy to go out of the house and give free blood samples to those baddy mosquitoes. What else? Erm.... Only left my sis, grandmother and I at home. What more can we do? No invitations to go people's house to, to..... Have some event?

What else.... Hmmm...... Nothing much that can be done this Mid Autumn festival this year. Guess will see what can be done next week. Oops, I mean next year. Haha.

It's THE Time Again.

2007-09-21T09:41:00.000+08:00

Just an update, Mr Rooster is still alive and crowing his heads off. Which still isn't a good thing for me. Geez...

On the brighter side...... *Ding dong, ding dong, jingle-jingle* presents, carols, fun filled time.

Yeap! You get it right if you were thinking what I'm thinking. It's Christmas that I'm talking about; another 60+ more days to go... "Isn't it a bit too early to mention about it?" some may ask, well I have to say it's never too early to actually think about Christmas. Preparations need to be done before this splendid day of course. Gifts that needed to be stock piled for now and a listing of who to receive the gift, decorations need to be set up and so on. Not leaving programs and fun activities that are planned ahead of time for sure.And not leaving the glorious (not to say that God is not glorious) but anyway that yummy super duper mama-mia food that people are going to have. Ginger bread man or other nice cookies, chocs and lagi more food. Food fiesta I'd say. Those cool drooling cakes too. (Alright stop thinking about food for now). So why am I so excited about Christmas that I have to start a post about it THAT early.

Well, besides the reason that this celebration day comes once in a year like any other festivals but then it's a significant day. Not about the day when you can get a whole lot of presents (perhaps more than the amount of presents you receive during your birthday) but it's the birth of Christ. (Guess you all should know by now the meaning of it & need not for me to elaborate) guess I will anyway for the benefit of those who forgot or have no idea what am I talking. So Christmas is NOT a day of Santa clause or that red nose reindeer but it's the birth of Christ into the world. That God became flesh and was among man. To bring hope to all who seek Him. And that He is the Way the Truth and The Life. Plain Simple.

Decoration of Christmas tree and some may have m=nice turkey that is going to be served that day or on the eve of it. Graceful carols being sung. What a day it would be. And with Christmas, marks another end of the chapter of another year and the beginning of a new chapter of a whole new year ahead. Too some it's not bad, for some they feel they're older by the days. Hah. So far the main activity or I should say program is the Christmas Musical "Christmas is Forever" Hope everyone of you who are reading this would come for this event which falls on the 23rd of Dec@ Menara PGRM- Taman Maluri. Showtime's 5pm (if am not mistaken) and IT"S A ONE DAY SHOW ONLY SO BETTER COME AND WATCH IT OR ELSE YOU WONT SEE IT F-O-R-E-V-E-R Point taken and hope for you guys would pray for this event that it will be a success and that souls will be touched and brought into the Kingdom of God.

So this is like the appetizer before the full post about Christmas like Christmas is the main course. More of an introduction in short. Cheers!!

Mr Rooster.

2007-09-17T09:50:00.000+08:00

Rooster oh Mr. rooster, why on earth do you have to be that stupid and start crowing whenever you like to? Is like anytime in the day you would just crow your heads off. What's with the stressful, over-working crow? Aren't you created only to crow in the morning only? As far as I've heard you crowing, it seems you crow in the afternoon, in the evening, at night and even in the wee hours in the morning when the sun is not even up yet. Why oh why do you have to annoy me like that. And I wonder why my other neighbours did not complained about you being noisy. Perhaps they're in a conspiracy with your owner to buy you and have you for their dinner on an auspicious occasion in the lunar calender. Which means you are going to be dead meat. Yes, dead meat you are going to be.

On the other hand, perhaps you already know your fate which is going to be in the cooking pot, but why do you need to keep crowing when you can just shut up and be quiet and just await for you death row. And not to annoy me by crowing nearly all day long... Which is like you're trying to make up the future responsibilities that you won't be fulfilling. Come on, there's no necessity for you to do that. No need to be thoughtful. I got my alarm clock so no need to you to wake me up as early as 4am in the morning.

Besides that, with your presence and your constant annoyance, which made me to have evil thought to eradicate you off. Which is to shoot you with my bb gun. Too bad I still have a kind heart and won't just shoot you off like that. But also to give your owner a good face. In short being polite. So can you just fulfill my one wish if you can understand me. Which is you and other more of your species of roosters who are to come and their fate is the same as yours to mind your own business and lead a quiet life. And give peace to me and mankind. Because I do you no harm. I don't buy you over to be my food, so it's a win-win situation. You don't annoy me, I won't annoy you by thinking of getting rid of you. If you can talk, it would be better. Just tell your owner about your gender when you're small because your owner does not know whether you're a rooster or a hen. So by telling her it would also help you and your precious life.

So I hope Mr Rooster you would understand my plead to give me back my peaceful life. As I do not have it for the past 2-4 years. I only get to have a few months of peace as no auspicious day that is coming. I do have stress and you don't do me any good but making me more stressful. Anyway, hope you would understand what I said above and be kind enough of you to be understanding. Thank you very much.

From,

Your neighbour who's room is facing the back ally where your "house= cage" is.

Ps: Can anyone give me some good or wacky ideas to just get rid of that noisy rooster and roosters that are coming for sure though the owner did not kept to her word of having non-crowing chickens. I'm pretty getting fed up. Thought of calling health officials but then with Malaysian system. Impossible to get them to do their job if I am not to "pay" them.