Thank You Jesus!





There are JUST TOO MANY things I wanna give thanks to God for July!!! I'm serious! Why so serious? (Ooppss)



1. All credit cards debts fully paid off!

2. Cancelled all credit cards except one!

3. Extra money to do new specs (had been using the same one for more than 2 years)!

4. Salary increase!!! Woohoo!!! (Just in case you might be wondering how much, it didn't play any role in ANY of the events listed here... Amazing huh? Thank You Jesus!)

5. Blessed a blog reader!

6. Movie galore! Yeah man!

7. Breaking my personal best of 21:10 for the 8 rounds by more than 30 seconds on Sunday, July 27! Woohoo!!! I'm back...!

8. Paid off all police summons! (Bleargh... dun wanna bribe those dirty bastards)

9. Renewed my road tax & insurance!

10. Received the RM625 rebate!

11. A Nike laptop bag cum backpack, blessed by my colleagues in appreciation of my efforts and contributions to the company!

12. A weirdo breaking into my house countless number of times but didn't steal anything!

13. Going back to the house of the Lord after more than 4 months MIA!

14. Paid off my "back-dated" tithes incurred during my MIA months!

15. Paid off my "back-dated" money to my parents & siblings!

16. Did very well in and praised by many for all the talks & trainings I conducted this month!

17. Did reasonably ok as MC for my baby's sister's wedding!

18. Bonding time with my future in-laws (I actually enjoyed it!)!

19. Catching up with friends, blogs, news, God!

20. One bird dropping on my windscreen, just one (no trees or wires or lamp posts nearby though... WEIRD NAUGHTY BIRD)!

21. For the second time in my life, gave a talk in Mandarin!

22. Blessed with a corporate credit card... at least I don't have to pay for it, and neither do I have to use my own card anymore for company expenses...!

23. Free 20 cubic metres of water! The solution to my leaking water filter - no need to buy a new one... woohoo!

24. Heath Ledger - isn't he awesome in Dark Knight?

25. And the last but not the least (cos the last shall be the first) - my baby... still very much in love with each other, and still growing stronger and stronger!



Colossians 1:17 (NIV)
He is before ALL things, and in Him ALL things hold together.

John 15:4 (NLT)
Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in Me.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 (AMP)
[Most] blessed is the man who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is.

For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters that spreads out its roots by the river; and it shall not see and fear when heat comes; but its leaf shall be green. It shall not be anxious and full of care in the year of drought, nor shall it cease yielding fruit.

WARNING: SPOILER AHEAD

I just watched "City of Angels" a second time and I am still amazed and enchanted by it... The captivating story, music and romance... Why am I not surprised why it remains one of the most romantic movies ever made of all time? Somemore the main actor and actress are two of my favorite movie stars. Not only their good looks, but I also admire them for their acting skills. Simply mesmerizing...

The part that touched me the most is when Maggie died, Seth, who actually chose to become human to be with her said this when asked if he regretted leaving behind the life of an angel:

Seth: I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss of her mouth, one touch of her hand, than eternity without it. One.

If I am asked the same question of my baby, I would answer the same thing as well, if I am on my dying bed. I never regretted any single bit of being with her, knowing her, loving her and choosing to fall in love with her.

One.

Yupz, I'm really going for it! LOL

I just registered last night for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2008, to be held on 7 Dec. And guess what? I registered for the Half Marathon! 21.1km... wooooooohoooooooo!

That, is going to be the longest distance I had ever ran in my entire life, and that, is going to be like 2 hours plus plus on the road, running. LOL I know... that is like so slow... the world record for the half marathon is 58 minutes 33 seconds! Respect man...

The previous longest I had ever ran was the Subang Jaya 10km Run, but dunno why they didn't have it this year. Wanted to join the Shah Alam Adidas King of the Road next month, but I had a company event on the race day. So that's why I decided to participate in the S'pore run. Besides, I miss lepaking in S'pore. Hopefully can get a few more kakis to go down there to run and have fun lepaking too... Heheheh... it's the year end man, come on! And what's better than get in shape for celebrating the end of a great and magnificent year, and the birth of Jesus, than to join a challenging race. Somemore, this is going to be the first INTERNATIONAL race I am joining. No kidding man. And only by His grace and strength I will be able to complete that distance. No kidding man, seriously. And I know my baby will be so jealous since she is so keen on running a longer distance after doing so well in the Subang Jaya run.

What's next? The MARATHON! Heheheh...

Super Encouraged :)

I was truly delighted to know that some of my blog posts had blessed a reader that I didn't know personally and brought that person closer to God, to a rich and fulfilling relationship with Jesus.

Remember the posts about catholicism in September last year? Well, well, I never knew... This is one of the main and foremost reasons why I am still blogging, despite hundreds of posts with no comments or most probably went unread. It can be discouraging at times, but somehow, I know that God had a purpose for me here to KEEP BLOGGING! Woohoo!

Here's the original message I received, with no names, of course, for privacy's sake.

Dear sister-in-Christ,

If you are reading this, I would like you to know that I am very encouraged by your message. I've always prayed to God that my blog would touch lives, and I'm real glad that you are one of them. Nothing happens by chance or coincidence. Only God leads people to what the world calls "chance" or "coincidence" :)

Thank you for your message. I pray that you would continue to seek Him daily and grow in His grace, love and knowledge.

Can somebody please tell me that this guy is not an IDIOT?


Why am I not surprised that people call him BODOWI?

Did he consult his group of Barisan Najis dumbasses before releasing this kind of shameful statements? Anyone who had studied basic BIOLOGY knows that DNA samples can NEVER BECOME TOO OLD OR OUTDATED? What the @#$%%@#%%? And why now only want to table a DNA Bill? Why not last year? Or the year before?

Why am I not surprised that this sodomy thing is becoming more and more convincing as a political conspiracy to bar Dato' Seri Anwar from politics?

I just can't imagine how many people in the world are laughing at such statements, especially those in CSI. Purely a crackbrained, insane, derisory, laughable, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous, ludicrous, absurd, cockeyed, foolish, imbecile, imbecilic and retarded action of a DESPERADO.



Can anyone still believe that this guy is still leading the country?



By the way, where is that police report? Up to NOW, Dato' Seri Anwar STILL DO NOT KNOW WHAT ARE THE CHARGES AGAINST HIM??? What the???


Why the SECRECY? Subject to further manipulation?

WHY???

WHY SO SERIOUS?

Sigh...


Hi Friends, sorry to start off with a negative expression, but you'll know why I feel like that soon enough...

I went back to the youth service yesterday, since I had a talk this morning to 30 expecting parents. And I must say, that I enjoyed the worship, especially the last song... Heart of Worship... it's all about Jesus, really, and only. Musicians were... errr... quite ok lah, a few glitches here and there, but overall, it was great. At least I could really focus and worship Him, unlike being in the Sunday service, which had "changed" to include a lot of "interrupting" interludes of traditional (and ancient) Lutheran hymns. Not that I have anything against hymns, but still, to do that in between of everything??? Pretty disturbing for me, personally. Ain't see that in any of the prospering and fast-growing churches or any of the churches I came from. *SHRUGS* Who am I to judge or give comments anyway...

Now why did I go into that? LOL I was supposed to relate my experience in the youth! And I must say, that the My Got Talent thing was surprisingly refreshingly good! So many talented people expressing themselves.

What really hit me, hence the sigh, was the fact that, I am NEEDED. God needs me. I just can't help but feel like how Jesus felt when He saw the multitudes. Lost sheep without shepherd. Well, what happened was that, I was asked to share the Good News with a newcomer. Why me? There were so many other "regulars", guys, around my age, that they could ask to do that. And then there was this dear brother who needed my... I wouldn't call it counselling, but sharing, due to a relationship problem. I "felt" inclined to share with him, because I totally understand what he is going through, cos I had been there before, and I spotted a few errors he is making. Must be God's leading, no doubt. And made me realize the REASON WHY I had to go through all those hurting moments last time. So that I could encourage, advise and help somebody to avoid or go through the same painful moments! And I truly believe that God makes ALL things BEAUTIFUL, in HIS time (Ecc 3:11). Sometimes, it's about timing. When some things don't go right in a relationship, it could just be that the timing is not right. Not His time, YET. And all we need to do is to let go, and let God. In His time, He will make ALL things perfect and wonderful. And God will give you Christ's strength to overcome the pain (Phil 4:13).

So why did I sigh...? Let's just say that I am still "rebellious" and unwilling to accept the fact that He has a great plan for me. He would make me a billionaire, no doubt, but He also gave me the ability and talent to help people. To counsel and to share the Good News. To comfort those in need. Where did all these come from? From praying the prayer of Jabez! Didn't I (used to) pray "Lord, enlarge my territory"?

I know, I know. I had been MIA. Lost, backslidden, disappeared, whatever you want to call it, but I just know deep down that I cannot run away from the fact that HE HAS GREAT PLANS FOR ME. How come Jonah comes to my mind? LOL

When are you going to stop running away, John?

Baby, you'll always be my baby


We were as one babe
For a moment in time
And it seemed everlasting
That you would always be mine

Now you going away (to US)
So I'm letting you fly
Cause I know in my heart babe
Our love will never die
No!

You'll always be a part of me
I'm a part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my, my baby... yeah!

You'll always be a part of me (you will always...yeah!)
I'm part of you indefinitely
Girl don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on (you will linger on...!)
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling cause you'll always be my baby

Always be my baby

Don't ever make me a DATUK!


Just heard that they made the space tourist cum model a Datuk. What the @#$%? What ever did he do? And why 9 months later? Takes THAT long for an idiot to make up his mind to confer it?

Totally sucks man, the way they confer Datukships like nobody's business. I used to think that getting a Datukship is a great honour, a great priviledge. Someone who had served the country well. Someone who had contributed a lot to society. Can somebody please tell me what on earth did he do to earn it?

First Malaysian (tourist cum model) in space and get a Datukship? Damn. The hell with Datukship.

Dead tired...

I actually overslept last night... supposed to stay up to finish my presentation, but ended up sleeping nicely on my couch until 6:30am. Sigh... but thank God my presentation is postponed to Wed & Thu. So I still got today and tomorrow to finish them off.

I have a lot of stuffs to blog about, actually, but due to time limitations, I will just have to leave the things alone and forget about it. That's how it is sometimes, I guess. Lots of stuffs to blog, but no time to blog. Or lots of time to blog, but dunno what to blog... Ironic...

Oh well... back to work... *sickly fatigue*

Weddings, briBes, and desperate vibes...

I just got back from my darling's sister, Karen's wedding dinner. I was the MC for the English part and then Janet, Karen's husband's sister did the Mandarin translation.

It went pretty ok, even my future in-laws said I did very well, except for one part which were pretty hilarious for the Lims...

Normally there's a food presentation by the restaurant, right? So I asked the banquet manager for how to introduce it, and he told me that the restaurant is called Klang Parade Restaurant.

Later on, after much laughter, I realized that it was supposed to be Grand Palace Centro. What the??? LOL!!! I didn't recognize the Malaysian England accent lah... LOL... Like that also can... LOL... And worse still, my partner, during her Mandarin part introduced the bride as Shi Yun, my darling!!! LOL........ Whooooopsss! Supposed to be Qiu Yun... Inspite of all the blunders, not PLUNDERS okay, nobody seems to care anyway... cos it's KLANG okay!

Oh well, so much for MC-ing for wedding, which, in truth, was a first for a seasoned stage speaker like me... Like the saying goes, there will always be a first...

Oh yah, for your info, please be extra careful these few days... our corrupted police force out in full force to earn extra income... I spotted them yesterday and today at the same usual spots... just before the first toll after Hockien Association heading towards KL, and 9 o'clock right after the roundabout coming down from SJMC. So don't do illegal stuffs like speeding over the limit or doing illegal U-turns, as I have said, they are out in full force.

And now, at 11:22pm, I am not even halfway through preparing for my presentation due tomorrow morning. Arrrrrrrrrrghhhhhh! HELP, LORD! I need TONS of supernatural favour, anointing, wisdom and strength. Not sure if I'll even get to catch any winks tonight... sigh... Have a great week ahead, friends!

*I wished you were here tonight, baby* *SMOOCH* *If only you didn't get your head stuck in the elephant's mouth*

Did you know...


...that 1 talent = 6000 denarii and 1 denarius (singular for denarii) is a working man's one day wage. That means 1 talent is equal to about 16.5 years of working. And the man in Matthew 18 owed 10,000 talents! Which is equal to about 164,300 years of working, that is, if one can live THAT long. I think, in those days, if you are not able to repay your debt in your lifetime, your children and your children's children and so on will have to continue paying your debts for you. But 164,300 years is like... a bit too much right? What in the world did he do to earn such a debt? But alas, such is the measure of GRACE that the Lord has in forgiving one's mistakes and sins. I can imagine myself having 164,300 sins (after 29 years) being wiped out and forgiven, *snaps fingers* JUST LIKE THAT! Or 164,300 traffic samans that I have to pay, being PAID FOR IN FULL, *snaps fingers* JUST LIKE THAT! Thank You Jesus!

I remembered last time there was a question about WHY did Jesus curse the fig tree (Matthew 21), which withered and died eventually. Instead of pondering WHY, I realized that it was not about knowing WHY, but Jesus was simply trying to teach His disciples about having FAITH. Just read the next few verses and you'll know what I mean. Reading the whole of Matthew made me realize that Jesus was having a hard time teaching His disciples about having FAITH. There were so many miracles they saw with their own eyes, and yet, His disciples still DOUBTED. There are so many instances of His disciples lacking faith, e.g.

1. Peter sinking despite making a great start (Matthew 14),

2. The disciples not able to cast out the epileptic son (Matthew 17),

3. After seeing Jesus feeding the 5,000 with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish, they still did not catch it (the faith) when comes to the 4,000,

4. Jesus repeating the moving the mountain more than once to illustrate FAITH.

As simple as that, eh? And besides, isn't ASKING WHY a form of a doubt? Doubting Jesus' motives. Doubting if that was the right thing to do.

Isn't it true, that it is more easier to doubt than to have faith? To be negative than to be positive? To worry than to letting it go? To criticize than to praise? To give an excuse than to accept responsibility?

(Picture courtesy of Bong Chan Siong)

LOL

I dunno why I love this picture and find it absolutely hilarious!

LOL

Enough is ENOUGH!


I think it is high time we Malaysians unite together and demand the resignation of the BN government. We have lost the TRUST and the confidence in the ability of this government to lead this country:


1. Squandering all the taxpayers money in useless projects and pocketing most of it by spending on private jets, ranches, yatches, etc.

2. Raising the prices of fuel, and other commodities to "cover" the losses in family businesses, buying of votes during the March Elections and wasted mega projects (and pocketing it, need I mention it again?)

3. Shameful deterioration of our public universities standard

4. A PM subject to cronyism and nepotism, sleeping most of the time in important meetings

5. A cruel DPM who bombs people up, having affairs with various women and vowed to bathe the keris with Chinese blood

6. A corrupt judisciary system (remember Lingam-gate?)

7. A corrupt Inspector General of Police and Attorney General

8. A corrupt and inefficient police force who can't catch child kidnappers, rapists and murderers (name me one case, ONE case they managed to solve)

9. A National Service killing our youths with no mercy (16 deaths in 5 years)

10. Controlling the media

11. Power crazy and accusing the opposition leader of sodomy (yet again)

12. Poor position economically despite being endowed with rich natural resources

13. Denying the rights of talented and qualified students to scholarships and public university entries

14. Pointless toll system that contributed to nothing but traffic jams and financial burdens


I'm sure there are more things to add to this list. Please feel free to chip in your thoughts on this or to expand the list.


Enough is ENOUGH!

énummi™ (PART 2)


Wow, I had a great 7 hours sleep last night, but how come this morning I'm still so sleepy and tired? Hmm... must be the accumulated effects of lack of proper sleep over the days, weeks and months... Going to continue sleeping 7 hours tonight again! Woohoo...

Anyways, I am abandoning the research on the ingredients in énummi™, because I don't think I want to go into the world of cosmetics/facial care... really really humongous world to explore, I tell you, and a very lucrative field too. Financial analysts and economists say that this business will continue to grow, with the major contribution coming from women. How come I'm not surprised? Tell me any women 16-60 that do not use any form of cosmetics/facial care products daily, and I'll give you RM50 each.

Just as there are controversies in the world of nutrition, no doubt, there will be debates and arguments in the world of cosmetics/facial care. I'm not going to uncover a new bag of bones or worms just to find myself getting confused in the process.

I definitely do not know what is the basis or what should I believe in when it comes to facial care products. But what I do know is that, if it is a good product, your face will show it. No matter how expensive the product is, it is useless if it makes your face dry or oily after using it.

Which brings us to the point I want to bring out ---> I believe that, if your body beneath the layer of skin is well taken care of, well nourished, optimally healthy, it will naturally produce a healthy and good looking skin/face. Don't agree with me? Let's try this: Why do you need a blusher/bronzer if you have the natural glow? Why do you need something to hide the dark circles under your eyes if you had been getting enough of rest? Why do you need a toner if your face is naturally well-toned?

Well, I do agree that some skin problems are genetic, or caused by hormones and other uncontrollable what-nots. For those cases, I believe that getting the proper treatment, the right products is of the utmost importance. And you should always start with God. Is there any problem too small for God? Any health issue God can't heal? I do recall that Jesus' skin was ripped apart, because of us, that we may have healthy and great skin.

Hence, I want to recommend this skin care product to you, formulated before the beginning of time:


Jesus™


Ingredients:
God the Father™, God the Son™, God the Holy Spirit™, flesh and bones (just like you and me)


Primary Benefits:

Helps topically and atopically support the healthy function of your immune system with His prayers, blessings and anointing blend

Supports healthy skin with the stripes on His back, which can heal a complete range of skin sicknesses and diseases

Provides protective antioxidant support for younger, healthier-looking skin

Promotes soft, smooth skin with He-knows-your-heart's-desires™ and He's-more-than-willing to-bless-you-with-it™

How to use:

By accepting Jesus and all that He has done for you, and saying this prayer, and meaning it from your heart:

Lord Jesus, thank You for loving me and dying for me on the cross. Your precious blood washes me clean of every sin. You are my Lord, my Saviour and my God now and forever. I believe that You rose from the dead, and that You are alive today. God, You are my Father and I am Your child because of Jesus. Thank You for filling my heart with Your peace and joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

As simple as that for a healthy and radiant looking skin! *winks*