emo poetico

"Has it ever occured that while we're waiting for God, God's actually waiting for us?"

you know,
ive tried to do a post like 5 times now...
and i think for now ill just drop 3 things

first up's something i learnt from Monash CF devotion the other day...
(who says people dont remember devotions i prove you wrong)

this big guy was talking about his unofficial missionary work aroun places and how he had to go (and is currently studying in) BCM. Good guy, very honest.
know what i thinks the most attractive atribute a person can display? comfortability with ones self. a person who knows and accepts who he is can be miles more attractive then an insecure person. but i digress.

well, i thought this was very interesting because its so very well constructed and relevant:

4 Problems We Face:

- Primal pain of the Heart
- Cynicism of the Mind
- Paralysis of the Will
- Over-crowding of the Soul

do ponder...

Next up is something from FB (yes, again...)
its a note i found while looking through my profile...

this really cracked me up, alone in my room...
so yeah, my old me cracks up my present me... go figure

Complete the following, tag your friends, and don't forget to tag the person who tagged you. Don't think too long for your answer, just be spontaneous!

SHE CANNOT SEE THE FOREST... Coz its 2 far away?

YOU CANNOT MAKE A SILK PURSE OUT OF... Pursed silk?

DON'T THROW THE BABY OUT... your not Michael Jackson (first thing from my head).. he's dead (2nd)

LOOSE LIPS... Taste wet..

CURIOSITY KILLED..................................................... murderer.

A WATCHED POT... tells time.

YOU CANNOT HAVE YOUR CAKE... Till i have mine?

CUT OFF YOUR NOSE TO... Cut off your hands

FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON YOU. FOOL ME TWICE... Youre not bad..

WHY PAY FOR THE COW WHEN... Goat is cheaper? (indian accent + shake head)

THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO.. Start a fire.. matches, lighter, flint and steel, magnifying glass, bow and drill... (hey, first thing in my mind right?)

DON'T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS... Count the cocks

BIRDS OF A FEATHER... Need more if they want to fly..

A STITCH IN TIME.. Heals all wounds..

IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED... At last you wont fail! lol...

THOSE WHO LIVE IN GLASS HOUSES... Cant change clothes

THE SQUEAKY WHEEL... Is squeaky clean?

WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE GOOSE... Is great for the gooses

somethings , only i get...

Akhir skali,

i was cleaning my room just now, yeah... WHOA...
and i found this piece of paper with Michaels writing on it (anyone could tell it was Michael's writting)
There was a song written on it and it was from AIM times...
(see, how old the junk i keep in my room)

i had no idea how the song went till i began to read it... then the tune sorta followed...

"It's crowded in worship today
As she slips in
Trying to fade into the faces
The girls' teasing laughter is carrying farther than they know
Farther than they know

A traveler is far away from home
He sheds his coat
And quietly sinks into the back row
The weight of their judgmental glances tells him that his chances
Are better off on the road"

Sounds familiar? Man, AIM days... great stories there ;)
oh, i can SO imagine Kat singing this...

"Jesus paid much too high a price
For us to pick and choose who should come
We are the Body of Christ" - Casting Crowns

I needed this, maybe you do too...

Nehemiah 8:10
This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

La vie est délicat

how dyou find what cannot be seen,
where dyou buy what cannot be bought;
how dyou go to places you cant,
to win the battles you once fought.
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dyou do what your heart tells you,
how dyou refuse what you really want;
how dyou still start after so many stops,
to still stride when you're the last one.
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how dyou give up giving up,
how dyou resolve to not end;
how dyou ascending a descending escalator,
when dyou stop being just man.
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how dyou break life at your own hands,
with not a drop of blood seen later;
how dyou stare down a knife's brink,
how dyou tear a tissue paper.
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how dyou give birth to ingenuity,
how dyou set growth into motion;
how dyou move the waves when you sing,
how dyou prosper a barren ocean.

I plucked this out of some facebook group page...
This stuff is HILARIOUS
made my day, a few days ago...

I Appreciate Christian Pick-Up Lines
a collection of the best:

(i filtered some off coz there were too many... and you might get bored half way through)

1. "nice bible."

4. "for you i would slay two Goliaths"

5. "i would go through more than Job for you"

6. "you are perfect, except with all the sin."

8. "you are so unblemished that i would sacrifice you."

9. "what, this here? oh.. thats my study bible - it's a little bigger but i can handle the extra spiritual and physical weight."

12. "the word says 'Give drink to those who are thirsty, and feed the hungry'; how about dinner?"

13. "i didnt believe in predestination until tonight."

15. "i believe one of my ribs belongs to you."

20. "my spiritual gift is my good looks... it lifts peoples spirits"

22. "is this the transfiguration.. because you are glowing"

25. "hey.. i would work 7 years for your sister.. but i would work 7 more years for you."

27. "hey good-looking, Ecclesiastes 4:11..."

Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?

29. "bible-gateway happens to be my homepage."

32. "can I buy you a non-alcoholic beverage?"

36. "did i just have mud rubbed in my eyes?"

38. "now i know why Solomon had 700 wives... Because he never met you."

41. "is that a thinline, duo-tone, compact, ESV Travel Bible in your pocket"

44. ''you put the 'cute' back in persecution...'

'45. "your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Gilead"

47. "how many times do I have to walk around you to make you fall for me?"
(Think: Jericho)

48. "how would you like to join my Purpose Driven Life?"

52. "unfortunately i cant perform miracles and ive only got enough bread and fish for 2 people."

54. "let me remove my sandals before I come any closer.." (sounds familiar... hm..)

55. "lets say, hypothetically, you were married. I would send your husband to the front line against the Amorites" (think: David)

60. "if i had to choose between a romantic date with you or a night with the fellas... i would sit at home and read my bible."

61. "i really like your spirituality, it goes well with that shirt."

66. "i'm a proverbs 32 kind of guy and you're a proverbs 31 kinda woman..."
(read proverbs 31 and proverbs 32... MUST!)

72. "let me sell you an indulgence because it's a sin to look as good as you do."

73. "not a big fan of your last name, but thats cool, i can change that."

76. "i consider myself to be fisher of women. this would be referred to as "casting my net"." (for the millionth time...)

79.
"Me.
You.
Song of Songs:
The Remix."

80. "when i read philippians 4:8, i think about you."

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

87. "who's your favorite apostle?"

90. "let's go for a ride in my zondervan"

91. "I like to think that I'm all things to all women."

93. 'all im looking for is a Godly woman. i don't care that you're not attractive.'

94. 'you float my ark.'

97. "you make me want to be a better Christian."

100. "if you were staying for the tribulation, i would consider staying too..
but then i would probably leave."

102. "i would have asked you out to dinner, but i just put all my money in the offetory basket."

109. "the perseverance of the saints is well illustrated by the amount of time I spend talking to you."

112. "I would bring your father twelve-hundred Philistine foreskins for just one date with you."
(i know, y so many long ones...)

Finally, i think this the best part la (from the description section):

"It's crazy that so many ppl have joined, hopefully the lines are spreading far and wide.
Few quick admin matters.

1) If someone suggests the speaking in tongues pick up line once more i will personally come round to their house and get all Old Testament on them.

2) Don't post anything about these lines not working. 60% of the time they work everytime."

Any favorites? (i think no.44 is the best out of the list...)
haha or maybe a top5 list? send to comments part...

Eh disclaimer bout the verses yeah (for non-Christians and Christians alike..):
most are taken out of context. So dont take them literally...

Told in Threes

Well, im in Monash now...
so yeah... updated.. lol.
Actually, ive been in for about 2 weeks now, if you include the first week's orientation...
Saw a few familliar (church) faces... Kenson, Emmy, Karl, Kevin, Ervin... Wei Lin!
Sucks being a freshie again... BUT a good excuse to not know...
Thinkin of joining the CF... maybe music... maybe ultimate... God i want more time...

Officially, its Bachelor of Business and Psychology (no its not a double... more like half of each...)
This years intake for this course was HUUGE... 6 ppl.

And that would be : Sid Simba (yes, lion king...) Melanie Tumesang Louis (whom somehow so many ppl i know know) and your truly.



Then there was Saturday...

Much needed getaway came at last...
JComs (+ a few oldies and newbie) checked out a campsite in Perting...
Nama: Horr Wai, Sasha, Jeffrey, Lily, Kah Yun, Kester, Tim, Phillip, Me...

Basically theres this camp coming up 30-31 Aug for the kids (9-14)...
lots of stuff planned... night hike and games and all...
lol... free promo!

Anyways.. Dragged along my D80 to find my inner-cameramen (waat..)
lol.. jk la, i where got D80... just used a reg point-and-shoot k...

(haha.. trying to rmbr what Mr Patrick thought us... i think it was the 9 rules of photography?)

More (and different) pics here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=96648&id=725092716&l=df5975ab68

Then there was MTB in Calvary YOuth

And THAT... stands for Muka Tembok Besi (face... wall... metal... metal walled face?)

And well, we were suppose to dare to be different...

and so we did... by wearing our school uniforms to church (i still fit!)...

And i dare say that (despite the irony of everyone doing the same different thing... which in turn makes everyone the same...) It was great blend of fun and learning bout Him.

Go a step furthur than furthur.

Malas nak upload pics la.. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=96617&id=725092716&l=8ff6dff6e3

so there.. blogs a lil more colourful now...

So whats so wrong about being wrong?

On a personal note, i HATE (and have come across many times, if i may add) people who don't know how to get things wrong.
Not intentionally get things wrong, but just are to afraid to try and fail trying.

(if you read the tag before this notice how i said HATE is a strong word... i don't use it often...)

First: People who don't dare move because they don't see a road/way. they just don't know how to make one.

Second: Those who only know one way of doing things, and yeah... you get the picture...

Third: People who, in a group, 1) choose not to try to accomplish something 2) then laughs when a guy takes the risk and fails, AND 3) pretends like he knew everything all along...

I have this accumulated resentment that i must express...

if you fall into any of these three categories... you have a pride/kiasu/fear/dependency problem... don't worry, problems only make you human... but please work it out... or pray... or see a mental specialist: me (yes, que to laugh...)

if you don't, check again... admittingly... i do, too, at times...

you know a guy i know once said: (i wish i could say wise guy, or even smart guy.. he only was when he said this...)

"While you're at your youth, screw up as many times as you can."
Do you know how liberating that is??

Its this constant fear, possibly of being ridiculed or maybe just the kiasu-ness that enstrangles society. All the creativity and the desire to attempt dreams are sucked out just because your dad said "You can be a doctor lawyer or engineer. Only."

So long as you're ready to pick yourself back up and learn from experience (which so happens to be the best teacher...) and not make the same mistake twice.

I mean, so what if you get rejected from a guy after plucking the balls to confess?? ('you' being a girl, ok? lets get THAT one clear...) go yum cha with your friends and laugh over it or cry with your best bud, or both (not at the same time la.. pls.. talk about emotional roller coaster man..)

What so bad about being so-so? what if you don't look perfect?
You being YOU is an attraction that'll last way longer than your make up

(btw: i cant stand people with make up... maybe its just those who don't know how to put it on...)

Listen (and when i say 'listen', I'm serious.. lol..), its when you smile wide with that pimple, people will laugh the hardest, and they WILL LAUGH. It is also then when people are most envious of you.

ps: i know i know.. there aren't enough pics in this blog are there? will work on that...
pps: should i cut out my brackets? i like how the huge font squeezes together
ppps: btw, the mj pic below was my first Photoshop project... disclaimer for the bad quality... lol...

Factual Novels - Quicky on MJ's Death

The sudden death of Michael Jackson got me thinking...
Well, not really the death... more of the memorial service...

Personally, I don't really fancy the man...
Great artist and all, agreed.
But there's too much dirt on him for me..

But if you have been affected by this man as most claim, or just stayed up from 1-4am (Malaysian time) to watch people pay their last respects for the King of Pop, like i did (hey it was suppose to be greater than Elvis's or Princess Diana's funeral)... Here's a bit to chew on...

I saw 8000 people, most who did not know him personally, congregate to appreciate the life of one man.

These people did not know him. But they knew the life he lived. They only knew portions of Michael's story, and that compelled them to their standing ovations.

A song that connected to them
A charitable deed he did others couldn't
A tribulation he overcame that everyone witnessed as he lived his life in front of the lens

He lived his life in front of the camera. and everyone who watched was compelled.
His family, who undoubtedly most of what he went through in life, was obviously the most moved.

Now wait.
Take that thought. And manipulate.

1.How many more than the 8000 would gather if everyone knew his WHOLE story?
(Think everything we/they missed out: actions, words, thoughts, emotions, decisions and the motives behind each.)
2.If everyone watched your life to the detail as the above states, would as many come to your funeral as the answer to the first question? (i think everyone would be coming for everyone's funeral... absolution...)
3.(this maybe a little far fetched for some) Think of those who see your life as it is, God, angels, those in heaven or hell, Satan even... How they would laugh and cry, feel just as (or even more) compelled and moved as what we saw that night, or wait anticipatingly for each chapter to unfold... Fool's guess? or a glimpse of heaven, perhaps?



No, this isn't about the death of Michael Jackson.
Its about the story of our lives, the beautiful factual novel being penned down right now.

Hey, everyone's gonna die someday...

What have you been doing recently?
i went to a watch dance competition... yeah.. LOL..

Do you ever turn your handphone off?
when the battery's low?

What happened at 10am today?
10am... its 1230 now and i just woke up... so fill me in..

When did you last cry?
why does this question ALWAYS pop up?? i dont rbmr..

Believe in Fate/Destiny?
DEFINE fate..

What do you want in life now?
Take things easy...

Do you carry an umbrella when it rains or just put up your hood?
stand under a tree..

What’s your favourite thing to do on bed?
;)

What bottoms are you wearing now?
grey shorts.

What are the nicest things in your inbox?
hotlink advertisment

Do you tend to make relationships complicated?
No.. i.. dont THINK so..

Are you wearing anything borrowed from anyone?
uh... noo..

13 . What was the last movie you caught?
transformers 2

What are you proud of ?
pride is destructive..

What does the oldest text msg in your inbox says and who is it from?
Whats with prying into my inbox?? no privacy.. anyways..
Cmdr Horr Wai: Thanks Hansel. God is Good.

What was the last song you sang out loud?
Supermassive Blackhole - MUSE

Do you have any nicknames?
ada la.. tak boleh fikir skarang..

What does the newest text msg says and who is it from?
SEE?? inbox again..
Rachel Soon: please save me a seat... Gona be late..

What time did you go to sleep last night?
last time i checked was 2...47? im guessing 3... i duno..

Are you currently happy?
ah.. I could be worse..

Who gives you the best advice?
God..

Do you eat whipped cream straight from the can?
Oh yeah.. :)

Who do you talked to on phone last night?
mom? she asked me what time was i gona be back... i think..

Is something bugging you right now?
Yeah

Who is the last person to make you laugh?
Wesley..

Do you like yourself?
... ok la.. caan la..

You want $5 or $10?both?
What kind of stupid question is this? (mind you i just woke up.. haha..)
Both! so i can give them to charity!

Do you think you are stupid sometimes?
heh.. sometimes? if ya keep actin' smart ya ain' gona learn nothin'

Who is your best best best friend?
WELL.. bbbf? Jesus?

What will you do if you like that boy?
slap myself bang my head against the wall and throw myself off buildings until i STOP LIKING THAT BOY..

Who are your favourite stars?
orion, stagitarius, big dipper... and ofcourse.. scorpio.. LOL..

You hate your mother sometimes in some ways?
Yeah i agree with rosanne with this one.. HATE is such a strong word.. i think i 'occasionally disagree'.. how can you hate your mom?? you.. you need counselling man..

Do you had even stead before?
even... stead.. no idea what that is..

what type of boy do you like?
i dont. if you mean THAT kinda 'like'..

Now are you single/attached?
hahaha...

Pass this tag to 10 people !
must i..? kesian la these people.. lol..

1. Timothy Lee
2. Suet
3. Michael Loon
4. Samantha Ong
5. Hannah P
6. Li Sha
7. Chloe
8. Amelia Foong
9. Lee En
10. Rachel Soon

1. Would you date number 5?
Yeah.. y not?

2. Number 2 just got in a car crash. How do you react?
HAhaha.. id probly be in the car.. driving..

3 You see number 9 with your boy/girlfriend. What do you do?
go.. and.. say hi? wait what dyou mean by 'with'...

4. You come home and your room has been ransacked by number 4.
"uh.. why my house?? "

5 Number 1 is acting weird.
oh thats just him.. he'd be acting wierd if he wasnt acting wierd..

6. Numbers 3 and 8 decide to give 10 a haircut.
there wudnt be any hair left to cut after.. hahaa..

7. Number 7 just got tickets for him/her and you to go to a concert.
Wohoo!... wait, what concert 1st..

8. Number 10 takes you to a bar.
uh.. how am i suppose to answer?

9. Number 4 has to move to the other side of the world.
get me something on your way back?

10. You and number 8 are being chased by the cops for an unknown reason.
i.. dont know..

11. Number 7 and you are sitting on the couch watching a movie when he/her wrap his/her arm around you.
haha.. Whoa..

12. Number 5 asks you out to dinner.
yeah why not?

13. Number 9 and you are sitting on a bus.
um.. we'd get to the other side...?

14. Number 6 calls you in the middle of the night because he/she can’t sleep.
id tell her shes the first to ever do that..

15. Your walking with someone and number 6 runs up and tackles you to the ground from behind.
I think... she'l be the one falling..

16. Number 1 is crying one day and you ask him/her why and it seems their boy/girlfriend has dumped them.
Everone's gona die someday.. wait. its a breakup?? wrong story..

17. Number 2 offers to bake you a meal. As you sit in the other room, the kitchen is suddenly aflame.
Id laugh my head off...

18. Number 4 comes to your door one day holding a koala.
Whats that..... dinner? brother?

19. Number 4 just got you an X-Box.
Whats the catch.......?

20. Number 9 challenges you to a children’s card game!
Why not?? people who think their so mature are infact the most immature in thinking so. so whats wrong with that?

21. Number 1 thinks he/she’s overweight.
Then i could be too..

22. Number 7 looks lonely!
ill be there for you, if you need somebody (friends theme song.. lol.. )

23. Number 2 asks you rudely to go leave her/him alone.
HahA... no wait.. you serious? HAHAa

24. Numbers 5 and 3 decide to throw a surprise party for you.
How dyou two.. know each other?? is something goin onn??

25. Number 6 decide to dye their hair black. What do you say to that?
WAKE UP. look at the mirror...

26. Number 2 tells you he/she is going to go out for a while, and then later you hear about a shooting where he/she went.
Who pissed you off THIS time?

27. You catch number 9 by him/herself, crying.
you need a shoulder?.... i think i can find one real cheap... megasale and all..

28. Numbers 1 , 3 , 5, and 6 all tackle you at once! Is it possible?
HAHa.. impossible.. nah, i think 1 and 2 enough already la..