"What kinds of things do you allow yourself to hope for? Do you keep your hopes safe and predictable or do you dare believe that the impossible can happen? I believe [everyone] must harbour at least one impossible dream, an area [he or she] feels led to pursue despite the odds..... I believe God wants us to expect the unexpected from Him."
---TD Jakes---
Amen to that!
Year 2007 here i come!! God bless year 2007
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Saturday, December 23, 2006
It's up to us.....
One song can spark a moment
One tree can start a forest
One word must start each prayer
One step must start the journey
One vote can change a nation
One voice can speak with wisom
One heart can know what's true
One life can make the difference.............
One tree can start a forest
One word must start each prayer
One step must start the journey
One vote can change a nation
One voice can speak with wisom
One heart can know what's true
One life can make the difference.............
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Lend Me Your Hope
Lend me your hope for awhile, I seem to have mislaid mine.
Lost and hopeless feelings accompany me daily, pain and confusion are my companions.
I know not where to turn; looking ahead to future times does not bring forth images of renewed hope.
I see troubled times, pain-filled days, and more tragedy.
Lend me your hope for awhile, I seem to have mislaid mine.
Hold my hand and hug me; listen to all my ramblings, recovery seems so far distant.
The road to healing seems like a long and lonely one.
Lend me your hope for awhile, I seem to have mislaid mine.
Stand by me, offer me your presence, your heart and your love.
Acknowledge my pain, it is so real and ever present.
I am overwhelmed with sad and conflicting thoughts.
Lend me your hope for awhile; a time will come when I will heal, and I will share my renewal, hope, and love with others
*Got this poem from an anynomous in my email, thanks.
Lost and hopeless feelings accompany me daily, pain and confusion are my companions.
I know not where to turn; looking ahead to future times does not bring forth images of renewed hope.
I see troubled times, pain-filled days, and more tragedy.
Lend me your hope for awhile, I seem to have mislaid mine.
Hold my hand and hug me; listen to all my ramblings, recovery seems so far distant.
The road to healing seems like a long and lonely one.
Lend me your hope for awhile, I seem to have mislaid mine.
Stand by me, offer me your presence, your heart and your love.
Acknowledge my pain, it is so real and ever present.
I am overwhelmed with sad and conflicting thoughts.
Lend me your hope for awhile; a time will come when I will heal, and I will share my renewal, hope, and love with others
*Got this poem from an anynomous in my email, thanks.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
A Great Man
Manhood is a difficult thing to accomplish.
In the past few months, I've had a number of female friends talk with me at length about their difficulty in 'finding a good man.' Indeed, this seems to be something that plagues most women I've met. On occasion I've heard similar sentiments echoed by men, but it's been rare - their problem is usually not being happy with the women they have.
On the surface, the search for a good man doesn't sound too difficult - women generally want someone who is funny, down-to-earth, who makes them feel like they're beautiful and fun to be around, and who is at least marginally attractive. There's a segment out there that feel material wealth is important (not sure whether this is due to their biological need for security) but by and large I don't find women to be that interested in money.
So why is the search for a good man so difficult? Are women just looking in the wrong places?
I don't think so. I tend to think that there is a significantly larger pool of talented, wonderful, fantastic women out there than there are men. I would submit that great men are in increasingly short supply.
Why is that? What defines a 'great man?' What are the characteristics and qualities that make a man one to be admired, respected?
When we think of great men, we often think of people like Michael Jordan or or Bill Gate or Steve Jobs. But we're referring to what these people represent, which isn't much - their great athleticism, their humanitarianism, their business instincts.
Think of the people you know, the men you talk to and interact with on a day-to-day basis. Do you know a man who you'd define as 'great?' What are the qualities you see in them? What makes them someone worth admiring or respecting?
I look into my life and find great men in extremely short supply. In my market workplace, I'm surrounded by men driven by power, status, and possessions. Men who think that a RM600 and above pair of jeans or a owning a branded watch which I have difficulties to pronounce it. They think that the value of their portfolios, or what they pay in rent, or how much they spent on alcohol last night is interesting conversation. They truly believe that if otherwise, they won't stand a chance with the girl of their dreams. They think that by rising to the head. They will be happy, healthy, respected and loved.
Some spending weekend after weekend at the same pub or bars, with two goals for the evening - meet and charm a beautiful girl with their stories of past glory, and make the best penis joke.
I'm making gross generalizations, and I understand that. Guys, no offence! But I have story after story of women who can't find a guy worthwhile. The men they meet seem nice enough, but underneath the surface lies a string of extremely common problems - ego, greed, envy, guilt, anger, bitterness, and messed-up priorities. These guys routinely make their women feel ugly, stupid, useless, unworthy of being loved.
Some may argue that a great man is a very difficult thing to define, but I don't think it is.
A great man is honest - with others, with himself. He isn't afraid to point out his flaws, but confronts them openly. He lets you know that he is bruised and broken, just like we all are - and lets you know that it's okay.
A great man is outgoing - not in a life insurance sales person kind of way, but in a "I like getting to know people, because I appreciate that they have something extremely special and compelling about them" kind of way. They make you feel like you are the most important person in the room, because to them you actually are.
A great man loves variety - they cherish new experiences and surroundings. They constantly look for ways to stretch themselves, to learn things they didn't know before, to see things that they haven't seen before. They aren't afraid to challenge who they are and what they believe in.
A great man has a sense of humor - they recognize that laughter is one of humanity's greatest gifts. Their jokes are kind, sincere, and heartfelt in such not meant to cut someone else down but to make everyone around them feel good.
A great man loves creativity for its own sake - they're able to appreciate a painting or piece of architecture or the accomplishments of a business without envy. They love that things exist, and care not who it was that made it.
A great man is generous - with his time, his money, his attention, his energy. He recognizes that the things that remain in this world have nothing to do with the cars or the houses or the jeans, but rather with the time spent with others, the charities granted to those who need it, the personal conversations had with hurting friends.
A great man cherishes their friends and family - they develop close relationships with people and go out of their way to make their loved ones actually feel that love. They call often, visit often and actively try to make those close to them feel special.
A great man loves women, but in a different kind of way. They look at women as the pinnacle of creation - beautiful, intelligent, soft, loving, emotionally-connected in a way they never can be, nurturing, and in most ways their superior. They don't belittle them, don't try to puff themselves up at the woman's expense, would never think of hurting them. They understand that a woman wants to be wrapped up in an adventure, wants to be treated as the beautiful creation that they are, and wants to be reminded constantly of how utterly unique and perfect they are. Their eyes don't wander, their hearts don't covet what is not theirs, and they feel extremely blessed to have the women that they have.
A great man believes they are part of a plan, that they are put on this earth for a reason, to play a part in a story. They aren't afraid to tell others about that story, aren't afraid to pass up opportunities because of that story, aren't afraid to suffer because of that story. Their belief in that story does not make them weak, but it does make them patient, humble, kind-hearted, generous and self-controlled. It gives them a heart unafraid to love unconditionally and regardless of reciprocity. It makes them able to stand up to injustice, makes them able to recognize when they've screwed up, makes them confident that their lives are headed somewhere. It gives them a heart full of love, because they already know that they receive love to a degree they could never fully appreciate or understand. They see people not as evil, but as broken, hurt, missing a piece of their hearts. And they live each day hoping to help people find that missing piece, to let them know that regardless of what happens in this fast-paced, McDonalds and High-speed broadband and television world, that they are loved - by the great man, and by the great man's Father.
This kind of man can't help but be respected, admired - and ironically this kind of man couldn't care less about having such respect or admiration. This kind of man is rare indeed - this kind of man would change our world, our companies, our governments, our relationships.
I wish there were more men like this - I wish I will and be like this myself.
*friendly smug
In the past few months, I've had a number of female friends talk with me at length about their difficulty in 'finding a good man.' Indeed, this seems to be something that plagues most women I've met. On occasion I've heard similar sentiments echoed by men, but it's been rare - their problem is usually not being happy with the women they have.
On the surface, the search for a good man doesn't sound too difficult - women generally want someone who is funny, down-to-earth, who makes them feel like they're beautiful and fun to be around, and who is at least marginally attractive. There's a segment out there that feel material wealth is important (not sure whether this is due to their biological need for security) but by and large I don't find women to be that interested in money.
So why is the search for a good man so difficult? Are women just looking in the wrong places?
I don't think so. I tend to think that there is a significantly larger pool of talented, wonderful, fantastic women out there than there are men. I would submit that great men are in increasingly short supply.
Why is that? What defines a 'great man?' What are the characteristics and qualities that make a man one to be admired, respected?
When we think of great men, we often think of people like Michael Jordan or or Bill Gate or Steve Jobs. But we're referring to what these people represent, which isn't much - their great athleticism, their humanitarianism, their business instincts.
Think of the people you know, the men you talk to and interact with on a day-to-day basis. Do you know a man who you'd define as 'great?' What are the qualities you see in them? What makes them someone worth admiring or respecting?
I look into my life and find great men in extremely short supply. In my market workplace, I'm surrounded by men driven by power, status, and possessions. Men who think that a RM600 and above pair of jeans or a owning a branded watch which I have difficulties to pronounce it. They think that the value of their portfolios, or what they pay in rent, or how much they spent on alcohol last night is interesting conversation. They truly believe that if otherwise, they won't stand a chance with the girl of their dreams. They think that by rising to the head. They will be happy, healthy, respected and loved.
Some spending weekend after weekend at the same pub or bars, with two goals for the evening - meet and charm a beautiful girl with their stories of past glory, and make the best penis joke.
I'm making gross generalizations, and I understand that. Guys, no offence! But I have story after story of women who can't find a guy worthwhile. The men they meet seem nice enough, but underneath the surface lies a string of extremely common problems - ego, greed, envy, guilt, anger, bitterness, and messed-up priorities. These guys routinely make their women feel ugly, stupid, useless, unworthy of being loved.
Some may argue that a great man is a very difficult thing to define, but I don't think it is.
A great man is honest - with others, with himself. He isn't afraid to point out his flaws, but confronts them openly. He lets you know that he is bruised and broken, just like we all are - and lets you know that it's okay.
A great man is outgoing - not in a life insurance sales person kind of way, but in a "I like getting to know people, because I appreciate that they have something extremely special and compelling about them" kind of way. They make you feel like you are the most important person in the room, because to them you actually are.
A great man loves variety - they cherish new experiences and surroundings. They constantly look for ways to stretch themselves, to learn things they didn't know before, to see things that they haven't seen before. They aren't afraid to challenge who they are and what they believe in.
A great man has a sense of humor - they recognize that laughter is one of humanity's greatest gifts. Their jokes are kind, sincere, and heartfelt in such not meant to cut someone else down but to make everyone around them feel good.
A great man loves creativity for its own sake - they're able to appreciate a painting or piece of architecture or the accomplishments of a business without envy. They love that things exist, and care not who it was that made it.
A great man is generous - with his time, his money, his attention, his energy. He recognizes that the things that remain in this world have nothing to do with the cars or the houses or the jeans, but rather with the time spent with others, the charities granted to those who need it, the personal conversations had with hurting friends.
A great man cherishes their friends and family - they develop close relationships with people and go out of their way to make their loved ones actually feel that love. They call often, visit often and actively try to make those close to them feel special.
A great man loves women, but in a different kind of way. They look at women as the pinnacle of creation - beautiful, intelligent, soft, loving, emotionally-connected in a way they never can be, nurturing, and in most ways their superior. They don't belittle them, don't try to puff themselves up at the woman's expense, would never think of hurting them. They understand that a woman wants to be wrapped up in an adventure, wants to be treated as the beautiful creation that they are, and wants to be reminded constantly of how utterly unique and perfect they are. Their eyes don't wander, their hearts don't covet what is not theirs, and they feel extremely blessed to have the women that they have.
A great man believes they are part of a plan, that they are put on this earth for a reason, to play a part in a story. They aren't afraid to tell others about that story, aren't afraid to pass up opportunities because of that story, aren't afraid to suffer because of that story. Their belief in that story does not make them weak, but it does make them patient, humble, kind-hearted, generous and self-controlled. It gives them a heart unafraid to love unconditionally and regardless of reciprocity. It makes them able to stand up to injustice, makes them able to recognize when they've screwed up, makes them confident that their lives are headed somewhere. It gives them a heart full of love, because they already know that they receive love to a degree they could never fully appreciate or understand. They see people not as evil, but as broken, hurt, missing a piece of their hearts. And they live each day hoping to help people find that missing piece, to let them know that regardless of what happens in this fast-paced, McDonalds and High-speed broadband and television world, that they are loved - by the great man, and by the great man's Father.
This kind of man can't help but be respected, admired - and ironically this kind of man couldn't care less about having such respect or admiration. This kind of man is rare indeed - this kind of man would change our world, our companies, our governments, our relationships.
I wish there were more men like this - I wish I will and be like this myself.
*friendly smug
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
LEARNING TO BREATHE
Hello, good morning, how ya do?
What makes your rising sun so new?
I could use a fresh beginning too
All of my regrets are nothing new
So this is the way
that I say that I need You
This is the way
This is the way
That I'm learning to breathe
I'm learning to crawl
I'm finding that You and
You alone can break my fall
I'm living again, awake and alive
I'm dying to breathe in these abundant skies
Hello, good morning, how ya been?
Yesterday left my head kicked in
I never thought I could fall like that
Never knew that I could hurt this bad
I'm learning to breathe
I'm learning to crawl
I'm finding that You and
You alone can break my fall
I'm living again, awake and alive
I'm dying to breathe in these abundant skies
So this is the way
that I say that I need You
This is the way
That I say I love You
This is the way
That I say I'm Yours
This is the way
This is the way
-SWITCHFOOT-
What makes your rising sun so new?
I could use a fresh beginning too
All of my regrets are nothing new
So this is the way
that I say that I need You
This is the way
This is the way
That I'm learning to breathe
I'm learning to crawl
I'm finding that You and
You alone can break my fall
I'm living again, awake and alive
I'm dying to breathe in these abundant skies
Hello, good morning, how ya been?
Yesterday left my head kicked in
I never thought I could fall like that
Never knew that I could hurt this bad
I'm learning to breathe
I'm learning to crawl
I'm finding that You and
You alone can break my fall
I'm living again, awake and alive
I'm dying to breathe in these abundant skies
So this is the way
that I say that I need You
This is the way
That I say I love You
This is the way
That I say I'm Yours
This is the way
This is the way
-SWITCHFOOT-
Friday, November 03, 2006
Hungry
Hungry, I come to you
For I know You satisfy
I am empty,
but I know Your love does not run dry
So I wait for you ...... So I wait for You.....
I’m falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus, You’re all this heart is living for
Broken, I run to You
For Your arms are open wide
I am weary,
but I know Your touch restores my life
So I wait for you.... So I wait for You.....
I’m falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus, You’re all this heart is living for.....
For I know You satisfy
I am empty,
but I know Your love does not run dry
So I wait for you ...... So I wait for You.....
I’m falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus, You’re all this heart is living for
Broken, I run to You
For Your arms are open wide
I am weary,
but I know Your touch restores my life
So I wait for you.... So I wait for You.....
I’m falling on my knees
Offering all of me
Jesus, You’re all this heart is living for.....
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Five Factor Personality Profile
| Your Five Factor Personality Profile |
 Extroversion: You have medium extroversion. You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party. Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences. But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time." Conscientiousness: You have high conscientiousness. Intelligent and reliable, you tend to succeed in life. Most things in your life are organized and planned well. But you borderline on being a total perfectionist. Agreeableness: You have medium agreeableness. You're generally a friendly and trusting person. But you also have a healthy dose of cynicism. You get along well with others, as long as they play fair. Neuroticism: You have low neuroticism. You are very emotionally stable and mentally together. Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly. Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure. Openness to experience: Your openness to new experiences is high. In life, you tend to be an early adopter of all new things and ideas. You'll try almost anything interesting, and you're constantly pushing your own limits. A great connoisseir of art and beauty, you can find the positive side of almost anything. |
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Back in October (I)
Took Airasia back, it was a quite hazzy and cloudy ride from labuan back to kl.
Suprise to know prayer meeting is on on tuesdays ;)
As usual after prayer meeting mamak stall. Phew.... just treasure very moment that i'm being back here. Catch up with life! :)
some naugthy pic(s) taken by AgnelSaturday, September 30, 2006
Nearly had a bad car accident... gosh!
Came back early from work today. Managed to have few good badminton game in a very well maintain badminton court with a bunch of good players; 6-8pm.
After taken my shower, uncle brawi decided to go to town to get some groceries. As usual drove him down town. driving along the way in turn to a dark corner road, out of no where a cat stoning right at the middle of the road. Just a few meters away, i skidded to avoid to run over the cat. Thank God~ there's no car next to my lane. if there's, might being knock off road down into the sea.
In flash of mind, thought a significant person in my life...........
Came back early from work today. Managed to have few good badminton game in a very well maintain badminton court with a bunch of good players; 6-8pm.
After taken my shower, uncle brawi decided to go to town to get some groceries. As usual drove him down town. driving along the way in turn to a dark corner road, out of no where a cat stoning right at the middle of the road. Just a few meters away, i skidded to avoid to run over the cat. Thank God~ there's no car next to my lane. if there's, might being knock off road down into the sea.
In flash of mind, thought a significant person in my life...........
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Tips For Overcoming Procrastination
Do you frequently find yourself putting essential tasks off until tomorrow, later, or never instead of doing them today? If procrastination has worked its way into your life, it may be time to change the way you think about your tasks and goals and begin to utilize better ways of tackling those things you've been procrastinating on.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Ex-Colleagues
This was my last jungle tracking with my ex-colleague..... we were looking wild forest durians despite of jungle tracking. Unfortunately not even bearing any fruits as we had found the durian trees. We found clear river water and huge rocks all around though....
Thursday, August 10, 2006
The Greatest Advise by Anthony Robbins
ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it.
FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have anything to look forward to.
NINE. Love ! deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
FIFTEEN. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson
SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a GREAT FRIENDSHIP.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it.
FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have anything to look forward to.
NINE. Love ! deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
FIFTEEN. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson
SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a GREAT FRIENDSHIP.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Stress Management from Jesus
Jesus Christ was constantly under pressure. There were high demands on His time; He rarely had any personal privacy. He was constantly interrupted; people repeatedly misunderstood him, criticized Him, and ridiculed Him. He had enormous stress which would have caused any of us to cave in, shut ourselves down, depression, out bust of anger, killing someone or even consider to suicide.
But as we look at the life of Christ we quickly discover that He remained at peace under pressure. He was never in a hurry. He was always at ease. He had calmness about His life that enable Him to handle enormous amounts of stress. How did He do this so successfully? He based His life on sound principles of stress management. If we understand and apply these principles in our lives. I think we'll experience less pressure and more peace of mind. Thank you Jesus for showing us on earth to model it out. He's truly Hero.
Number 1 : Identity!!! Know Who You Are
See what Jesus has to offer and still saying the same Powerful Words to us
Jesus said, “I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12) “I am the Door” (10:9); “I am the Way and the truth and the Life”(14:6) “I am the Good Shepherd” (10:11); “I am God's Son” (10:36). Christ knew who He was!
Friend, The first principle for handling stress in our life is this: Know who you are. It is the principle of identification. Jesus said, “I know who I am. I testify to Myself” this is critically important in stress management because if we don't know who we are, somebody else may try to tell us who he thinks we are. If we don't know who we are, we will let other people manipulate us and pressure us into being somebody we aren't. That's suck!!!
A lot of stress in life results from our wearing masks, being unreal with others, living double lives, or trying to be somebody we're not. Insecurity always produces pressure in our lives, and when we're insecure we feel pressured to perform and also to conform. Trying to please everyone. We set unrealistic standards for our lives, and even though we work, work, work, we can't meet those unrealistic standards. Tension and pressure naturally occur as a result. Again that's suck!!!
The number 1 way to balance stress in life is to get an internal balance of who I am. And I know who I am by knowing whose I am. I am a child of God. I was put on earth not by accident but for a purpose. I am deeply loved by God. I am accepted by Him. He has a plan for my life, and because He put me here I am significant, worthy, a purpose and destinied!!! This is way Cool !!!
And because He put us here, we are significant. To handle stress we gotta know who we are. Until we handle this issue. We'll be pressured by insecurity. Not a fun feeling to cope with.
If you don't know Jesus? Say a prayer of invitation of Jesus to come into your life. Jesus is real, He's more than willing to take your stress away. You know what? He actually taken it all away for us on the cross He died.
Give your stress to Christ. You will never enjoy complete peace of mind until you have a relationship with the Prince of Peace. Jesus says," Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle an humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light"
Jesus never did say "Come to Me and I will give you more guilt, more burdens, more stress and more worries" But I still listening Him says" I want to give you rest. I am the Stress-Reliever. when you get in hormony with Me, I will give you inner strength" Chirst can transform your lifestyle from stressful to satistified.
What do you need? If we never committed our life Christ, we need a transformation. Give our life with all its stresses to Him and say, " Lord, please give me a new life. Replace pressure i feel with the peace You offer. Help me follow Your principles of stress management." Amen!!!
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Elmo
Way before i know any others hobby exist..... , i only layan Elmo n sesame street.
Famous quote from Elmo "That tickles!", "Elmo loves you!"
He's such a lovable character, little guy. He's a happy little dude. He's just a kind, caring soul. Wouldn't think of being rude. He looks upon the sunny side and chasing all the clouds away. He's always teaching something new and sure knows how to play.
Can you guys recall the sound how Elmo laugh? hahaha.... stil vivid?
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Monday, June 12, 2006
Another hair cut
Just had a new haircut back in Miri. Initially planed to visit and get a hair cut from my aunt in a beauty saloon. Unfortunately to find out that day her saloon is not open for business.
Well later just drove a few block away to walk into another hair saloon.
As usual, i have to wait for my turn to get a hair cut. Browsing through ladies magazines *only magazine available* Where are all the Cars magazine? I thought this is a Unisex Saloon?
What the heck~ grab anything to read though.
+_x shockingly to find out a ladies handbags would cost RM3k plus and some even RM5k. Come to think of it. Not much figures ,even functions and values added worth. The only purpose of keeping goodies in it. It can't do e-mail, watch DVD, play mp3, make coffee, warm up food, take photos, can't plant flowers, no automatic bag open/close, can't help you to organise putting stuff in it, no LCD, no time telling figure, no security lock, no thumb recognition, cooling system and so much more.... sigh~
I wonder any ladies would to buy it and doubting them to have any sense of financial/simple economic intelligence or not. It's not a worth the value of well spenting it. Rather use the money to buy school bags and books for the poor children later in their grown up life would give it back to the societies.
Hmm... it's my turn to get my hair cut d. My mind is tired, no harm taking a nap. Yiaks... only later i found out my hair turn out to be like this look. It also changed the pose of my chin too. Kind of pathetic. Got to wear sunglasses to hide behind it. No eye see ar...
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Beauty and the Beast, The Madame Le Prince de Beaumont version
The rich merchant not only has three daughters but also three sons who have little to do with the story. All the girls are good looking, particularly the youngest who becomes known as Little Beauty. The sisters are vain and jealous of Beauty who is by contrast modest and charming and wishes to stay with her father.
All of a sudden the family loses its money and is forced into a poorer lifestyle which makes life more difficult all around and exaggerates the differences between Beauty and her sisters. Beauty and the three brothers throw themselves into working for their new life while the sisters are bored. The father takes a trip in the hopes of regaining his wealth, and the older sisters demand he bring them expensive garments. Beauty asks simply for a rose.
The father is unsuccessful in his attempt to regain his wealth and in despair, wandering in the forest, is trapped in a snow storm. He comes upon a seemingly deserted palace where he finds food and shelter for the night. In the morning he wanders into the garden where he sees the perfect rose for Beauty. Upon plucking it, a hideous Beast appears and says that for his thievery he must die. The father begs for his life and, the Beast agrees to let him go if one of his daughters will take his place. If she refuses, then he must return to die himself. The Beast gives him a chest filled with gold and sends him home. This treasure enables the older daughters to make fashionable marriages. On giving Beauty the rose, her father cannot help but tell her what happened. The brothers offer to slay the Beast but the father knows that they would die in the process. Beauty insists on taking her father’s place, and so she returns with him to the Beast’s palace where he reluctantly leaves her.
In a dream Beauty sees a beautiful lady who thanks her for her sacrifice and says that she will not go unrewarded. The Beast treats her well; all her wishes are met by magic. He visits her every evening for supper and gradually Beauty grows to look forwards to these meetings as a break to the monotony of her life. At the end of each visit the Beast asks Beauty to be his wife, which she refuses although agreeing never to leave the palace. Beauty sees in the magic mirror that her father is desperately missing her and asks that she might return to visit him. The Beast assents on the condition that she return in seven days, lest he die.
The next morning she is at home. Her father is overjoyed to see her but the sisters are once again jealous of Beauty, her newly found happiness and material comfort with the Beast. They persuade Beauty to stay longer, which she does, but on the tenth night she dreams of the Beast who is dying. Wishing herself back with him, she is transported back to the castle where she finds the Beast dying of a broken heart. She realizes that she is desperately in love with the Beast and says that she would gladly marry him. At this the Beast is transformed into a prince, the Father joins them at the palace and the sisters are turned into statues until they own up to their own faults.
The Prince and Beauty live happily ever after because their "contentment is founded on goodness."
Steadfast confidence in Him
Got this sms mesage from a friend this morning.
The richest answers are not the speediest...A prayer may be all the longer on its voyage because it brings us a heavier freight of blessing.
Delayed answer are not only trials of faith,
but they give us opportunities of honouring God with our steadfast confidence in Him under all circurmtances.
God's answers never come too soon, nor are they too late.
They are always right on time.
Monday, June 05, 2006
Candle Light
Light a candle to shatter all the darkness in the nightTender light will unshadow every sight
Needless to stand no more in the shadow
The gentle flame will burn bright and guide us on our path
The seasons come and go, and we would be weary from the change
Yet to be complete
For good we keep on walking, knowing it's not the same
But love will always still remain
Oh yes indeed,
We learned the most precious words are left unspoken and better sealed
To leave and awaiting for those precious moments...
Yet to be unfold in a special way
For true love is always stay real
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Sunflower
The sun shines on the sunflower
She blossoms and she grows
What makes her shine so bright
Heaven only knows
The storms they try to break her
But they will not succeed
They'll never have her stem
Just carry her beautiful seed
The hail will come to pelt her
To smash her into pieces
But they cannot do damage
To this unique species
She'll hold her golden head high
She'll smile at everyone
She'll dance around her garden
Until her seasons done
Everyone does wonder
What makes her stand apart
She's the tallest golden flower
With the biggest beautiful heart
So when you meet the sunflower
Be honest and be true
She'll put a seed into your hand
Your beauty will shine through
Enough for health and happiness
To last your whole life through
Take her seed and plant it
Watch your dreams come true
-22 May 2006-
Just Being...
I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts,or fears.
But I can listen to you, and together we will search for answers.
I can't change your past with all it's heartache and pain, nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.
I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can offer my hands that you may grasp it and not fall.
Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter and joy.
Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you,and help you when you ask.
I can't prevent you from falling away from friendship, from your values, from God, from me.
I can only pray for you, talk to you and wait for you.
I can't give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow, room to be yourself.
I can't keep your heart from breaking, aching and hurting,
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces and put them back in place.
I can't tell you who you are.
But I can help you to find your identity in the one who made you.
The precious one and worth much more than rubbies & diamonds, the only one.
And I would love you just as you are and be your friend.
Just Being...
I can't give solutions to all of life's problems, doubts,or fears.
But I can listen to you, and together we will search for answers.
I can't change your past with all it's heartache and pain, nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.
I can't keep your feet from stumbling.
I can offer my hands that you may grasp it and not fall.
Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter and joy.
Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you,and help you when you ask.
I can't prevent you from falling away from friendship, from your values, from God, from me.
I can only pray for you, talk to you and wait for you.
I can't give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow, room to be yourself.
I can't keep your heart from breaking, aching and hurting,
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces and put them back in place.
I can't tell you who you are.
But I can help you to find your identity in the one who made you.
The precious one and worth much more than rubbies & diamonds, the only one.
And I would love you just as you are and be your friend.
-08 May 2006 5.30 am-
Moment of Despair
Lord lead me to Your still water where i can find peace with You alone
Lead me in Your love where i can lean my trust and cast my heavy heart upon You
Calm the storms in my heart so i may find rest with You
Take me in, take me deeper and not be moved by You
Let me know You're standing with me in Your presence
You're all i want, You're all i need
Allow me to find strength in You to keep walking
You are the life to my soul that gives breath to me
Lord, please still my heart
Lord would You remove every discouragement and fill me with Your hope and promises
Tell me that i'll be all right, i'll be ok
Guard my heart to continue surrendering it all to You once again
Moment of Despair
Lord lead me to Your still water where i can find peace with You alone
Lead me in Your love where i can lean my trust and cast my heavy heart upon You
Calm the storms in my heart so i may find rest with You
Take me in, take me deeper and not be moved by You
Let me know You're standing with me in Your presence
You're all i want, You're all i need
Allow me to find strength in You to keep walking
You are the life to my soul that gives breath to me
Lord, please still my heart
Lord would You remove every discouragement and fill me with Your hope and promises
Tell me that i'll be all right, i'll be ok
Guard my heart to continue surrendering it all to You once again
01 May 2006
THAT'S IT!!!!
That's enough~!!! I know I had lost weight! Tonight is the 10th person i have come approached to make such statement to me n i almost lost count. Argghh.... After 40 days of fasting, working intensively days and nights, thinking of someone. It was a very challenging one i ever been through. Weight lose? Yes!!! matter of fact now it's time to get it back.
Friends, i'm publicly declaring today onward to the days (3~4 months time) to come. Putting myself in training. Putting on weight at least 8 kgs. it may need lots of hard work, painful experience and will power of peserverance. Well that leads into character.
Building stronger arms, shoulders and chest. And of cuz these need strong will & mind power to keep pressing on.
Bold statement to make? we'll see how it's going.... peace !!!
-01 May 2006-
Another Day
what are we all trying to prove to one another? what is at the heart of this insecurity? is it insecurity itself? these are questions that have been burning in me for a year or two now. im amazed at what we all try to make ourselves in the company of those we feel we need to impress. i have had people in my life that have felt the need to tell me their every success and important accomplishment. to all of that i say..."who cares?" i am your friend because i enjoy being around you and you encourage growth in my life, not because of all the stuff you've done or won. i think we should approach our earthly relationships like Christ approached us. He tells us to come just as we are and let Him loves us. why can't we do that daily with our friends or parents or families or love one? what are we all trying to prove to one another?
Another Day
what are we all trying to prove to one another? what is at the heart of this insecurity? is it insecurity itself? these are questions that have been burning in me for a year or two now. im amazed at what we all try to make ourselves in the company of those we feel we need to impress. i have had people in my life that have felt the need to tell me their every success and important accomplishment. to all of that i say..."who cares?" i am your friend because i enjoy being around you and you encourage growth in my life, not because of all the stuff you've done or won. i think we should approach our earthly relationships like Christ approached us. He tells us to come just as we are and let Him loves us. why can't we do that daily with our friends or parents or families or love one? what are we all trying to prove to one another?
-15 March 2006-
Ice Cream Please!!!
This passage really touches my heart from the recent book that i'm currently reading right now.Love to share with you all.
"I want ice-cream, Daddy!""Eat your supper first, Joshua, and then you can have some ice cream." It was the beggining of a conversation with my son, Joshua, one evening as he and I enjoyed a meal together. " I want ice cream, Daddy!""Eat your supper first, Joshua," I repeated, " and then you can have some ice cream. You can't have the ice cream until you eat your supper."
Joshua sat there, looking first at his dinner plate and then back at me. After some time, and a battle of the wills, he pocked up his fork and began to eat the food before him. As he chewed his food slowly, he glanced at me from time to time, seemingly trying to determine how serious I was about his eating his dinner.
He was rather quiet as he ate his food, not his normal talkative self. He ate his food unenthuasiastically, tiny bite by tiny bite. To encourage him, I reminded him about the delirious ice cream waiting for him in the freezer.
When he finally finished, he triumphly showed me his empty plate, and with dazzling eyes and a smile that stretched across his entire face, said, "Ice cream, Daddy!! i want ice cream!!"
It gave me so much joy to hand him a generous bowful of the ice cream i had promised. I was thrilled that he had obeyed me, and now i could bless him with dessert.
Several days later as i reflected on it, i realised that my evening esperience with Joshua and the ice cream held rich insights regarding our relationship with our heavenly Father and His willingness to bless His children. Isn't amazing how God designed the relationship between parents and children to give us an idea of His love and care for us? From the first moment Joshua looked at me with his beautiful dark eyes and asked for the ice cream, I absolutely wanted to give it to him because I knew how much he wanted it. However, as his father, I had responsibility for his well being. I knew how important it was for him to have the proper nourishment of a balanced meal, for while the main course is rarely as enticing as the dessert, it is almost always more beneficial.
But when Joshua finally ate that last morsel, held up his empty plate, and said, "Ice cream, Daddy!!" i want ice cream!" i was delighted to fulfill my promise and give him a big bowl of his favorite treat.
That's how our Father in heaven operates. He will satisfy our desires when we obey Him. My son had a desire for ice cream, but i knew that he really needed a balanced meal. I wanted to give Joshua his desired dessert, but he needed to obey me first concerning his need. After Joshua obeyed, I was delighted to give him plenty of icew cream.
This just how our loving heavenly Father relates to us. We read in Scripture: Delight yourself also in the LORD,And He shall give you the desires of your heart.(Ps. 37:4) When we delight in Him, He gives us the desires that are submitted to His lordship. And since our heavenly Father rules over all without limitation, He delights to send wonderful blessings to His children when we obey Him.
* Friends I hope you all have been blessed by the passage as good as it is for me and as for you :)
Ice Cream Please!!!
This passage really touches my heart from the recent book that i'm currently reading right now.Love to share with you all.
"I want ice-cream, Daddy!""Eat your supper first, Joshua, and then you can have some ice cream." It was the beggining of a conversation with my son, Joshua, one evening as he and I enjoyed a meal together. " I want ice cream, Daddy!""Eat your supper first, Joshua," I repeated, " and then you can have some ice cream. You can't have the ice cream until you eat your supper."
Joshua sat there, looking first at his dinner plate and then back at me. After some time, and a battle of the wills, he pocked up his fork and began to eat the food before him. As he chewed his food slowly, he glanced at me from time to time, seemingly trying to determine how serious I was about his eating his dinner.
He was rather quiet as he ate his food, not his normal talkative self. He ate his food unenthuasiastically, tiny bite by tiny bite. To encourage him, I reminded him about the delirious ice cream waiting for him in the freezer.
When he finally finished, he triumphly showed me his empty plate, and with dazzling eyes and a smile that stretched across his entire face, said, "Ice cream, Daddy!! i want ice cream!!"
It gave me so much joy to hand him a generous bowful of the ice cream i had promised. I was thrilled that he had obeyed me, and now i could bless him with dessert.
Several days later as i reflected on it, i realised that my evening esperience with Joshua and the ice cream held rich insights regarding our relationship with our heavenly Father and His willingness to bless His children. Isn't amazing how God designed the relationship between parents and children to give us an idea of His love and care for us? From the first moment Joshua looked at me with his beautiful dark eyes and asked for the ice cream, I absolutely wanted to give it to him because I knew how much he wanted it. However, as his father, I had responsibility for his well being. I knew how important it was for him to have the proper nourishment of a balanced meal, for while the main course is rarely as enticing as the dessert, it is almost always more beneficial.
But when Joshua finally ate that last morsel, held up his empty plate, and said, "Ice cream, Daddy!!" i want ice cream!" i was delighted to fulfill my promise and give him a big bowl of his favorite treat.
That's how our Father in heaven operates. He will satisfy our desires when we obey Him. My son had a desire for ice cream, but i knew that he really needed a balanced meal. I wanted to give Joshua his desired dessert, but he needed to obey me first concerning his need. After Joshua obeyed, I was delighted to give him plenty of icew cream.
This just how our loving heavenly Father relates to us. We read in Scripture: Delight yourself also in the LORD,And He shall give you the desires of your heart.(Ps. 37:4) When we delight in Him, He gives us the desires that are submitted to His lordship. And since our heavenly Father rules over all without limitation, He delights to send wonderful blessings to His children when we obey Him.
* Friends I hope you all have been blessed by the passage as good as it is for me and as for you :)
Saturday, June 03, 2006
-19 December 2005-
Be still, and know that I am God.
"Be still, and know that I am God."
Fatigued, I collapse in to the comfort of my bed;
Overwhelmed, I try in vain to plan my day ahead.
I acknowledge my dependence upon self is futile.
Your constant strength in my life is crucial.
You gently say, “I'm all you need;
Without me you won't succeed.
I'll be your refuge, your hiding place.
Just allow me to calm your anxious spirit and seek my face.
“It's not about you; it's all about me. Now proclaim the world what I have done for you.
Bring glory to my name. Tell how you will never be the same.”
There are times when we're troubled as we carry heavy burdens. We can find comfort in God’s words.
Courage is always found in believing God's promises. (Joshua 1:9 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.")
Our maturity is linked to our embracing the truth that God loves-us passionately, eternally, and individually. (Isaiah 43:1-3, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”)
It's always such a comfort & peace to able to quiet my anxious and busy mind before God and knowing in His Words that no one can take away that joy. (John 16:22). I have hope for the future, and I need to share that very hope with those around me.
By acknowledge that His ways are higher than my ways. (Isaiah 55:9), I can best see God's work in my weakness as I plan ahead for the days, years to come. Though there's time and area in my life which I may not know what the plan or what ahead of me, even I'll not have a clue as to what the future would hold for me. It's ok. Our God Father knows. He knows what's best, He knows my future. I can rest assured to humbly submit and lay it all upon His feet. I know at the end of the day, He'll stretch forth & reach down His hands upon my future with much blessings.
Thank you God~ Truely You're the ever faithful one.
Be still, and know that I am God.
"Be still, and know that I am God."
Fatigued, I collapse in to the comfort of my bed;
Overwhelmed, I try in vain to plan my day ahead.
I acknowledge my dependence upon self is futile.
Your constant strength in my life is crucial.
You gently say, “I'm all you need;
Without me you won't succeed.
I'll be your refuge, your hiding place.
Just allow me to calm your anxious spirit and seek my face.
“It's not about you; it's all about me. Now proclaim the world what I have done for you.
Bring glory to my name. Tell how you will never be the same.”
There are times when we're troubled as we carry heavy burdens. We can find comfort in God’s words.
Courage is always found in believing God's promises. (Joshua 1:9 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.")
Our maturity is linked to our embracing the truth that God loves-us passionately, eternally, and individually. (Isaiah 43:1-3, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”)
It's always such a comfort & peace to able to quiet my anxious and busy mind before God and knowing in His Words that no one can take away that joy. (John 16:22). I have hope for the future, and I need to share that very hope with those around me.
By acknowledge that His ways are higher than my ways. (Isaiah 55:9), I can best see God's work in my weakness as I plan ahead for the days, years to come. Though there's time and area in my life which I may not know what the plan or what ahead of me, even I'll not have a clue as to what the future would hold for me. It's ok. Our God Father knows. He knows what's best, He knows my future. I can rest assured to humbly submit and lay it all upon His feet. I know at the end of the day, He'll stretch forth & reach down His hands upon my future with much blessings.
Thank you God~ Truely You're the ever faithful one.
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