My First Day.

My first day of work. Yeap, it's working alright with the slight difference that I don't have a salary, only an allowance per working day. In short I;m having my internship. So I'm typing some of this post in the office since I've finished up the day's work which I was told is pretty rare which means I need to appreciate it more than ever. So my first day of work started off pretty ok. In the morning had the rain and thank God I wasn't soaked. Reached the working place around 8.30am then had cereal for breakfast. Since this company provides breakfast (good it is).

Then around 9am was being asked to go in and meet my new and haven't been before office. Looks nice, and I'm now under the PR dept (surprisingly). Work load will double or triple up pretty soon as the person whose work that I'm going to take over is a lot. A lot that probably a day also can't finish doing it, it seems. Oh boy....

Pictures below is where I work today and where my future place is going to be. At least there's a pc otherwise I would be pretty bored though having work to do but then... Just won't feel that good in a way. So what I would be doing is filing up things, cutting newspaper ads. Client's news, get ready for press conference or events that need us (PR people) to do it. Well, what more could I say, period of 4-5 months can be challenging for sure. And of course tiring.....

This part is written at home. Yeah, now i'm at home finishing this blog. And so, about my newly met colleagues only have one guy and the rest are females. Geez... I wonder where did the males went to. The worse case scenario was that when I wanted to go back that time the PR boss asked me to go help do things, putting invitation card to some sort of card holder or something. At least it's still reasonable time so I helped gradually. Almost verywhere I go I could smell cigeratte. Guess most people smokes.... Bad for my health as a non-smoker.... Bleh... Below are the pics of the reception area and the lobby, they have a pool table there tho. Cool...

Into the world.

Into the world that I would go in about a few hours time. Though one part of me is dreading to go but then it's the fact of life that one HAVE to enter into the working world. Since $$ doesn't fall from the sky. Which means we have to work to have our food and not being lazy to laze about doing nothing and sleepingmost of the time (which I wished that can happen= impossible). So just hope & pray for the best that I wuold have a good environment to work in. If possible at least have a pc that I can go online. That would at least cut down the bored level. And need to start thinking now of what am I to do after htis internship. Rats.... Time does zoom off really fast x.x

Influence Conference.

The title says it all. Influence conference, it was a one day conference (full day) though there was a concert night the day before the concert starts. Woke up at 6.30am on a nice cozy, tempting Saturday morning. With the tendency to just sleep on. Too bad I got to go fetch people that is why I got to force myself up, get prepared. Which in the end some people that I was to fetch did overslept. Thank God is overslept a bit. A bit.... If longer I think they are to find their back-up transport then. Lolz.

Reached there at 7.40am. Was helping out on grounds but the head of grounds came almost an hour later or so due to the fact he was fetching other people and the waiting for other people to get dressed up, make up and dunno what other up they got to do. Anyway nothing can be done about it. So there was the tasks of getting chairs in the amount of 1-2 hundred and around 5 or so people are helping which was then a pretty challenging task. And needing the energy to carry them to the place designated. Fuh... Tough job it was, guess my arms are few inches longer by now. Haha.

So went to register and get my things ie folders, pen etc. Then went for breakfast which I did not eat anything as I ate just a few small kaya pau before I came. Ending up myself just standing around and talking to some friends at the same time gathering back those lost breath that I lost somewhere. Then it was time to start the conference and we went to the Maranatha hall of GTPJ.

Burrr...... Super cold it was during the conference. Is like I'm directly blown from the super blasted air cond. Geez.... So was suffering from the cold for awhile. There was praise & worship, and few speakers spoke. Things that were taught that are related to life (Of course), and how to apply it when you're out in the working world (rats... talking about that I got approx 6 days more till I start my internship. Sobs. No more sleeping late etc.) Besides that, to stand strong as a Christian not doing what the world does such as bribing, dishonest and not portraying the Christian values that we ought to show as a good testimony.

After that we had lunch, then continue on with the sessions, after that a short toilet break, and on to the various workshop. I chose workshop on communicating skills. Which was not bad though the things I learnt there, I did learn some of them before when I was in college. After that it was tea break where we had connie dog. It's hot dog but I wonder why do they need to name it connie dog. Why oh why I wonder... But it does taste good, and no worries, the sausage is not made out of dog meat.

Then it's a 2 hrs break till the night concert starts. So some of us stayed and wandered around GTPJ's lobby. Others went out for a drink and some food. Then the night concert started, the band was called intone band. The first few songs they sang was ok but awkward a bit because no one was singing along as it seems and not jumping to the rhythm. As it was unfamiliar songs. Then there was familiar songs and everyone at last being able to participate. There was no female singers, it's an all guys band. An one of the band member played the keyboard and electric guitar. So switching from the instruments time to time. And he plays the electric guitar rocker style. Shaking head, body movements and so on. After that offering time, then it was our general superintendent who was the speaker of the night.

Service ended with alter call and some songs by the band. Then off we went to mamak for our dinner. Chit-chatted, ate, snap some pics then some of us left early, early means before 12am. Fetched back people, then reached home, bathed, and off to bed into I wondered where. Tired out it is and there came Sunday morning with a sleepy head went to church. Phew...

Friendship's Blunder.

Disclaimer: This post is a frustration post to vent out my thoughts, feelings. So just read it and do not question me anything as it's better not to see the not-so-happy side of me. Perhaps some statements are confusing, is for me to know others to just skip it if don't understand.Yeah, that's all.

Friends... They can cheer you up, sometimes they may bring you down. That's the fact of life. Not everyone's perfect and disappointments, conflicts do happen. What to do? Try to get over it or just settle it once and for all.

Well, to vent my frust here and to type the piece of mind of mine. I have friends. Now codename for this post is W & M. They're good friends (they have always been) but as life goes on and getting to know each other pretty well or should I say nearly very well; blunders, conflict starts. For them they may explain it as "being concerned" as what usual; friends would do. Looking out for each others back. No problem with that. But nowadays I do feel annoyed (nearly to the period of most of the time) that almost everywhere they or I go, I surely would be the topic of conversation. Fine... At first it wasn't a big deal. But then, now it's starting to be a deal coming about. Which I ain't so happy about as the "politeness" figurine in covering up the annoyed look.

On the other hand, friends asking each other questions is very common. Though I do admit at times when people were in a conversation with others I tend to be a little bit or in plainly speaking over-curious (busybody) and ask. That I resulted in learning to not asking so much and better mind my own business. Ok fine... But then now seems like I'm being interrogated most of the time. Probably to you both is just pure asking, concerned of my well being; while I don't seem to see you guys "interrogating" others into that detail and I have to admit sometimes I'm too blatant and willing to share out almost whatever things being asked upon, which is now getting a bit way too far from what I called "privacy boundaries of my own".

Debating or to me it may be arguing about certain issue raised just by mere mistrust when the fact is that I was telling the truth and with all logic being put together is true from what I explained. If W & M still don't agree what I said, you may proceed in asking "ps. M". He will be my "lawyer" at that time. To sum things up, I do not like to be Q & A-ed or being interrogated like a criminal, being ask for my actions in certain situations, don't why me here and there as I know what I'm doing and WILL NOT do anything stupid. Now I am to ask for some privacy and don't complain and whine at me why I this or that and don't create that as a big scenario. When it's a small mere matter to me but for you guys (I don't think it's a big issue either) Talk less about me in between the circle of other friends as I now do not like to be mentioned that much anymore and I do not wanna be a popular icon to talk about either between the both of you or in the circle of friends + other people. Hope things will change and you guys would earn my respect. Otherwise, volcano eruption of me ain't a good idea at all. So just to set an alarm/ warning. I do have my limits of being patient....

Fullstop, period. I'm not going to talk about this anymore unless point is not taken and requires force to explain. Which I don't think is a good idea.

Events, Happenings.....

Seems it's time to do some updates again... Oh well, it was quite a busy weekend last week as of 14th July. With preparations for the missions conference which had already entered the Charis Record Achieve that it's the first time having such a conference, combining both the english and chinese congregation that sums up to 570+ people (including children). It was an awesome conference, commitments to serve, go to the ends of the earth, challenge to attend prayer meeting etc. Unspeakable awe...

Not much happenings that happened. Quite the same routine, with the exception that counting down to the days left that I can enjoy sleeping more and laze around more and not waking up that early in the morning. And trying to go out as much as possible, to malls & so on. Oh yeah, talking about malls which reminds me an incident on last friday (13th July) in leisure mall lvl 2 the shop that sells gifts etc near fireworks arcade. My friend & I witnessed shoplifting, by now people would have thought that those shoplifters were caught thanks to us... Nope, that didn't happen. When the incident indeed turned into a reality, it's a different scenario altogether. You may think you can be a hero or heroine of the day by chasing those shoplifters you may be wrong. It was a group of malay kids, which I presume is at their teen age was messing around outside then I saw one guy with a black cap came running out of the shop holding a spongebob.

When we (my friends & I) were to enter the shop I saw a girl holding another spongebob and I can clearly heard her saying "Comel-nya" (towards the toy obviously) and walking out of the shop. Thinking she would put or dump the toy without putting it back to the place where she has taken it, well too bad I was wrong. When I turned, no spongebob, no girl. Gone... So it was a shoplifting incident alright. There were 3 of us, one was talking on the phone so didn't notice anything while the other noticed it but was pretty much astounded or should I say stunned? Then we discussed whether to tell the shopkeeper, which we ended up telling them (the fact was those shop attendant don't know a thing till we tell them what had happened, since I could see one of them was sms-ing or playing with her handphone the other attendants... heaven knows what on earth they're doing)

The result was the people who works in the shop was lost (as in wondering what just happened like that) and we just left it that way as we weren't told to give further explanation. But come to think of it about that incident, we who witnessed the incident was too polite (or more towards the unsure feeling) and with those news of being a good samaritan being injured and so on, that delayed the time to put what common people would do which is to nail those thieves down and let the authorities do the rest. The more I think about it, I feel much guilty of thinking too much and not do the right thing. Sighs.... Anyway, that's the past so not bothered to dwell much on it.

Now to enjoy my free time left to the fullest and enjoy life with the blessings of God. ^^

Interview.

Everybody have their first times, first time going to school, first time going out for a date, first time having your own handphone etc. Well, my first time of going for an interview (which turned out to be more like a briefing). For an internship in a company. For some, in the surface it may look like a piece of cake but then when the actual day comes, depending how fast your "panic" system goes into action you may think otherwise.

So just let me take you all on a journey of me, going for an interview. 3rd July (tues) I called the company and asked the person-in-charge to enquire about my application status of having an internship with the company. For those who don't know what internship means, it's simple. Internship= apprentice, learn things from other people and so on. So I told the person I am to start on the 1st of Aug but the other party asked me whether can start on the 30th July or not because there would be an intern who is there who is leaving soon so going to use the few days before leaving to teach me those things that I need to learn. In short I am to take over that intern's place.

Thinking it isn't any problem starting on the 30th July, so I agreed. Then the person, ok I shall state that person name. She is Ms. Johanna. And so she asked me when can I go over to the company to have an interview, then she said tomorrow, which is the next day 4th July. Okay..... So the date is set and I am to meet up with her at 11am. Right...... 4th July (wed) 11am.

4th July- 9.20am. I woke up, brush my teeth, yadayada blah blah.... Do what usually people do when they wake up. Had breakfast and so on. 9.50am. Changed to my formal clothes, and took my bag which has my resume which was written the day before (pretty last minute) and had sis Ai Lin to help me run through and do some changes to it. I was told by my parents to take LRT to go as if I drive parking would be a hassle. Which I obeyed. (Thankfully)

10.20am. Drove to Bdr. Tun Razak station and reached there. Went to park my car at the colourful community centre. Then quickly made my way to the station. That time for me to estimate I'm not sure what time I would reach my destination because it has been quite a long while since I last took public transport. Waited and waited, 10.35am only did the train arrived. By then I started to do calculation with the hopes that I would arrive on time. By the way the panic system can be felt. It will not be a good impression to arrive late for the interview or else things might be worst.

Thank God I arrived to masjid jamek station before 11am. And then pretty much lost and kinda had some talking-to-myself moments. Wondering where to go, though I did asked friends online for directions to the place. But to find the place is pretty different altogether. Last resort, is to ask people for direction. Which I did and walk my way to the place. And the rest of the journey tot he company is just the thing called "remember what you've been told, where to go" so I figured out the place being drawn out on msn did I manage to find the company. Not without sweat, but under the heat of the city.

10.55am. I managed to reach the bottom floor of the building then asked my way to where is the company and went up to the 5th floor through the escalator and made my way to the reception counter to inform of my presence and to meet up with Ms. Johanna. I waited... 11.05am Wondering to myself who is Ms. Johanna as I sat outside at the lobby area; oh yeah the design of the place is more like a wooden sort of design of the place. The floor if I'm not mistaken is made from planks. Back to the waiting, 11.05am I saw an indian lady (not those super dark black type but more of a kaur) walking towards me and asked whether I am Joel Yap. So I followed her to a couch area and she asked me how long do I wanna be in the company which I said till the end of this year.

Then she told me what to do, so on and so forth. Done. Mission accomplished and it's confirmed that I Joel Yap is to start work on the 30th July 2007 at 9am, in an advertising company named Leo Burnett. Rank as an intern in the PR department. (Which there MIGHT be a probability that I have to wear a coat when I am to attend some events.) Allowance of 15 bucks a day being given by the company. So I hope when that day comes, everything would go smoothly and it's time to meet the world. Oh boy.... Guess I would update on that first day of work. Lolz. Have a blessed day everyone who's reading and God Blez =)

Tricked.

Durian, king of all fruits. With a yellow mustard like flesh, and the seed as big as your eyeball can be. Bluek...... That's not my kind of fruit.

For your information (for those who don't know) I dislike durian. Due to complicated reasons which I can't explain it myself. I can stand the smell but won't eat it. Though being forced to eat I won't eat it. Not even paying me to eat it I would eat it.

So what I was tricked? Simple, while I was at Jakarta with a group of people from my church, some of us went to Hard Rock Cafe. So after that they wanted to have Haagen Daz. When I wanted to walk over there to see what they're ordering my friend called me over. Not from the ice cream stall quite a distance away from it. Not suspecting anything amiss, I just wait there guessing they just wanted to buy then can go off.

After sometime of waiting, coincidentally I was waiting near to a smoking room and the door of the smoking room was open. So my nose gradually was sniffing smoke instead. Yucks.... So they (those who were at the stall) called us over. So we went over. Sat down on a table where there were 2 cups of milk shake on the table. They call me to drink it so thinking it was vanilla milkshake I sip it.

What next? Well, my eyes were open and I can see people's thought. Yeah right.... That didn't happen but thank goodness I wasn't in a high speed sipping it up mode but then it was durian shake. One sip and that's it. I was tricked/ conned or whatever words that says it. I just made a sour like face and just passed that cup to other people who enjoys it more than I do. After sometime only am I able to smell the durian "fragrance" which in fact when I was at my own house before even stepping into the house I could smell the durian outside my house. Just because of that open smoking room which disoriented my smelling senses I just got tricked.

No grudges was held anyway as this is just a small matter. More or less an experience to remember and to be more careful next time. Thank God there ain't any durian shake back here in Malaysia. Haw haw.....

APYAC- Jakarta.

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Long post ahead. Spare time needed to read this post.

Well, well.... I'm back from Jakarta. Still up and well. Just having a little bit of sore throat but will be getting over it just fine. So what about APYAC (Asia Pacific Youth alive Conference)? It is really a fantastic conference. All who went there were truly blessed indeed. Let me take you on a journey that we (those who went for the conference) had went through in the period of 5 days when we were in Jakarta.

Wednesday morning of 20th June 2007. Some of us did not sleep the whole night as maybe due to the excitement of going to Jakarta. For others it maybe the very short time we have to sleep. So it's more or less like having a one, two hour nap only. But anyway we set off to LCC Terminal and reached there about 6am plus. Throughout the journey to the airport, most of us slept due to the dire need of sleep.

We then went to the check in counter to check in our luggage and head to McD for our breakfast. Blah blah blah, when the time came for us to board the plane we went through those security points to be scanned for illegal items and so on..... We took AirAsia and probably it maybe the first time taking AirAsia since it's also my first time taking AirAsia. To me thinking that is a low budget airline with no economy class and so on. My perception of the seats in the plane thinking that it's be ragged and dirty due to the over exposure of "Malaysia Boleh" spirit of vandalising things. Lolz. But my perception wasn't true, it's still in good condition, plush leather seats with no sign of itchy hand graffiti etc.

The journey took a whole good 2 hours. And those who still lack of sleep slept in the plane as you can see from the pictures above. The journey to Soekarno Airport was a bit bumpy as the weather was not that good and it just finished raining when we touchdown at Jakarta. When we had our passports checked and out from the arrival hall looking and wondering who should we meet up with. With ease we saw people wearing the orange (Speak to Nations) t-shirt and they were our hospitality team. About the hospitality team, I will talk about it later as I really learnt much from them and were impressed by their service.

So we took the bus and some in a car since the bus was crowded already and head out to our hotel that we're staying in which is Atlet Century Hotel. So that hotel was going to be our temporary "home" throughout our stay in Jakarta. After checking in, exploring other rooms we then head to a church "New Wine Fellowship" the place really looks like a vineyard. With vine hanging on the walls, grapes around the area. Makes you feel as if you're really in a vineyard.

We were treated with a spontaneous, last minute presentation by the music team. They sang a few songs which were great, note that the guy's hairstyle looks like guy sebastian's. After that we were treated for lunch. Which was good and tasty. After the food and casual fellowship we then headed out for shopping. Though shopping isn't a cup of tea for me I've got no choice but to follow. At the same time there's the need of buying groceries and also the agenda of watching Fantastic four 2 (which is just ok-ok) I gladly went along. (as if I have a choice)

So we spent almost 4-5 hours in the mall, walking around till our legs want to drop off already which is why we resulted in sitting down to rest our tired legs. In front of Starbucks. But then was called to stand up a few times by the security personnel there as we were not allowed to sit. Which I don't understand why not.... Hmmm...... Weird it is..... And so that was our first day of light and easy.

So the next day where the conference started (in the afternoon). We lazed around in the hotel, sleep as much as we can after that we head to Istora stadium. And once we entered the stadium along the walkway we were greeted "Shalom" by the ushers there and were led to a room where the Malaysian delegates are. So we had a short prayer time, blessing the conference and declaring the greatness of God and what He is about to do in the conference. After that we were led to our seats which is just in the front row. (thank God for that) otherwise I would not have nice pics to take. I'm in awed on the stage setting and also the lighthings and visual effects except the point where they flash our the sponsors advertisements when the conference starts. I wonder....

Anyway the grand opening started off with good choreographed traditional instrument which sounds great, with a few other presentations. And then worship started off and then preaching by Ps Clement Wong and that was the grand opening of the conference. And then at night was Indonesian night where we were shown the traditional costumes they wear. The different ethnic costumes they have and so on. So they had various presentations about Indonesia more or less like an introductory night I'd say.

The next day, we had breakfast and walked to the stadium which is just about 10 mins walk from our hotel. So it's good to save on the transportation fee. It was indeed a hot, humid day where the sun just glare it's heat on you. And the session was just arranged like usually done in camps. Worship, session, break, another session then workshop. As for the workshop I just attended one out of three because one point is that got to get back and get ready for the International night where some of us are involved in the worship so we went back to our hotel and get ourselves prepared.

And the time we've been waiting for after in total 6 days in just 2 weeks of practice for the Malaysia delegates to lead worship in Indonesia!! Woohoo.... Now this is what I call the REAL Malaysia Boleh! Haha. For me, the 6 days of practice didn't went quite well as I did not have the percussion set to practice on and also news saying there wasn't any percussion set provided that made me anxious but in the end relieved that they say would try to provide one. So i went along the practice with just a tambourine borrowed from church and my egg shaped shaker.

With due honesty I have to say I did on have any practice at all till that day itself with just some testing to check whether it sounds ok. And the worship session started and boy.... I sort of played by the spirit? Adding just play whatever I know that blends with the song. I barely can hear myself through the monitors though but anyway it was rather a wonderful experience being able to play alongside with juwita suwito, Liang, John, Amanda, Haiyen, Abigail, Raymond, William, Simon, Michael, Jason, Daniel, Enoch, Ps Gwenn and Prakash. Musicians & singers. Able to see people worshipping together in unity have my heart open and filled with gladness as we are ONE in Christ Jesus.

The next day it was pretty much the same as the previous day except there a session less but had an extra workshop. I went for the post-modernism which was just ehm... so-so as relatively I suppose the indonesians may understand better than I do. After that one and only workshop I attended we decided to go Hard Rock cafe. That's why we skipped the last workshop. Heh heh. It is my first time going to hard rock cafe and actually eat lunch there. The food served there I dare say is about american size food? Big portions that can feed 2 persons per plate, depending whether you're a big eater or not. So I had tenderloin for myself which I was able to finish it without much difficulty =P

Then we went to walk around the mall buying stuffs etc. Then head back for the finale night. Yeah, sad to say the last night of the conference. Our Malaysia team were invited to go on stage to sing 2 songs and then other team took over and that is where everyone on stage together. Sort of a unity thing. And thank God for what He has done throughout the conference. For me, the conference awoke my spirit man to rise up and continue to shine for God. Crying is just a mere thing anyway (which in short i did shed tears) no big deal about that. And to learn that nations ARE indeed together as ONE. Languages isn't a barrier as we believe in the same true God.

As usual after every conference when you are at overseas there's always a thing called "taking your data" such as email address, hp number and so on. And not leaving taking and taking pictures. Yeap, the delegates from Malaysia did took a picture together too.

On Sunday, we decided to go to New Wine church to attend their service which we did (except due to unforeseen circumstances we arrived kind of late and missed the worship service but at least manage to go for the sermon. A group of us went for the youth meeting which we ended up our turn to spontaneously have presentation for them. We ended up singing "My Redeemer Lives" & then they asked for more when their band played "Take it All" where we don't have a choice but to sing. Thank God we know that song or else we would be speechless.

After service we went for a last round of shopping, buying things we haven't buy as yet, So this time those who still want to shop can continue on while the others can go have a drink. Which we did go to as shown in the picture below. And we chat we our hospitality team who were with us throughout the conference soon as we touched down at the airport in Jakarta.

After that we went back to our hotel (which we had already checked out from) to pick the japanese delegates to the airport. That time, the sourness of leaving Jakarta very soon came seeping down (for me, don't know about the others). Though it's pretty sad to say goodbye but with modern communication, we can at least still stay in touch with them. So we chat along the way to the airport. One more thing, which I forgot to add on. You may say KL have the worst traffic, wait till you come to Jakarta! The traffic is manically crazy like anything. It's just only holding for your dear life sort of traffic. Cars can be just inches apart in every direction. So just be careful I'd say when you're there.

So at last we reached the airport and where the hugging and saying of goodbyes begin. We also prayed a prayer of blessing for them.

And now about the hospitality team here what I can put as my Hospitality 101:

1. Sacrifice is primary. When people comes to your country you serve them which ever ways possible.
2. Provide what people needs. In terms of transport, food etc.
3. Be open minded & except others for who they are.
4. Just be casual and chat with them (visitors).
5. Get to know the visitors as well as possible.
6. Create a friendship with them, more or less like a bond.
7. Enjoy the time together as it's not always you can meet with them.

As you can see, those point i wrote equals to what they did to us Charis people. They portray servanthood that we from Malaysia had never seen before in our own country. The feeling of them serving is very different. And it leaves an impact that we can remember for the rest of our lives. They bless us and we though giving them a token of appreciation does not cover everything. It's way beyond words to even describe the feeling. They sacrificed their time, sleep just to make sure if we are safe and sound, having the necessities, helping out in buying food for us. When one member ours fell sick, had a doctor to attend to him. So Eka, Dorkas and team if you're reading this. To let you all know, You Guys Rock!!

After goodbyes and talking through the phone with them since they can't enter to the area we're in we had a quick bite at Star bucks and off we go on our journey back to KL. With almost veryone sharing their own experiences, it is certainly the best trip we've been thoughout our lifetime. The journey was a smooth one and we arrived safely at the airport around 12am. All Glory to God for this wonderful & marvellous trip plus experience.

Events, things to do...

I have to say things are starting to get hectic just for this month.... Lots of things to do but then not enough time to finish them. Sighs... Anyway, will be leaving for Jakarta, Indonesia for the APYAC (Asia Pacific Youth Alive Conference). Taking the morning flight which is 7am. Which also means have to reach there at the LCCT airport at 5am. Zzzzz..... Gonna be sleep deprived for awhile. I'm involved in the M'sian team band who are going to lead praise & worship there. Which is a good experience for me. But then on the other (not so good) hand, the indon side there say they don't have percussions. BUT they will "try their best to provide". Which I really hope they do have it. Otherwise all practice I went would be pretty in vain.

Coming back on Sunday midnight. Almost 1am would reach home. Then on tues got to start back work again on a few video projects set to be shown during youth awareness weekend on 1st July. So the period of cracking-head-for-ideas-time would be here again. Going to have the first announcement on tv style (like news reporting). A try out session to see whether this way works or not in the church. I hope that I DO work.

Just pray and hope that I would still be up and well to do those things lying ahead and not be drained out of energy. In short brain dead.......
Will update on my trip to Jakarta.

So just stay tuned...... =D

Church Camp '07

I have to admit that church camp nowadays are passing faster & more faster. It just ends too fast. But anyway, it was a good time of fellowship, food, and the word of God. Though it was pretty immediately the next day thatI got to go for church camp and not having the time to "digest" what was being taught in PK retreat and getting the sufficient rest needed. But anyway, I did learn something from the camp.

Day one, upon arrival while waiting the room to be ready, helped out with brining in the instruments, setting them up, testing them etc. Played the drums (electronic) for 3 sessions. Which was ok for me but not so syok cause got to go for practice etc. Anyway, first time having the chance to drive out and eat. Yeapz, borrowing dad's car and fetch people go to eat. Cool it was. Below where my constant passengers =P

About the sermon, I was astounded what spiritual stuffs we can learn out of the durian. Knowing the will of God is like opening a durian. Ps Irvin does loves durian very much which makes him a white asian. Besides that durian thingy, I learnt about faith is a title deed and imagining what God can do in my life. Imagine the possibilities that one may have. And that the congregation in the church, not the building.

This time's attendance of campers were larger than the previous camps. Thank God 2 souls were saved in this camp. Below are the pics taken of the food. Had satay celup, roti john, beef noodles, cendol with sumptious gula melaka, assam laksa, pork satay and son. Yummy indeed!!