Today was one of those days in your life where you wish you didn't have to have.
In the morning I woke up at 5.45. Did a quick QT, shower, dress up, then breakfast. But when I leave my house, I realised that the clock was already showing 7.20am. I was like, "No...." Then I prayed for God to clear the traffic for me. Walaaah... no traffic. Praise God.
Then when I got to the parking lots (free public parking lots), I quickly ran to the coach/shuttle bus. When, I got to office I quickly went to the bathroom as I got stomachache. When I finished,I noticed this big hole at the back of my trousers, I was like "HAH". I must have tore the fabric (exactly next to the back pocket) .I called my colleague in panick, and he couldn't stop laughing. Hate him for that. But he said that as people can't really see it as long as I don't tuck in my shirt, it shouldn't be a big issue. Praise God the hole wasn't so big.
Then when I got to my desk, I realised I left my wallet in my car, which was quite visible from outside. Then my other colleague offered to drive me to the car park to get my wallet. Praise God for her.
So yeah, in all, I did have a day full of unpleasant things, but at the same time, I also did have a day full of God's blessing, where my colleagues came to my rescue. ah... though it's such a cloudy day, cold, torn trousers, stomachache, it was still a beautiful day, thanks to God. :)
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Wonderful weekend
Man... I tell you, I just had one of the most awesome w/e in my life.
Yday - Friday - wa/s my day off, it was GC show-day, same as the show-day (for Ekka) in Bne. So how I spent my day-off?
Woke up at 7.30pm, dropped my car to Honda for service in W'gabba, walked/jogged back home (took me 1.5hr), quick rest at home, then caught up with a friend whom I haven't seen for ages over lunch at himawari.
After that I had ice chocolate in Mt Cootha then altered my trousers in city, picked up my car from Honda, then quick rest at home before heading off to have dinner with my LG people in Sunnybank, which was then followed by bowling in Greenslopes. And after bowling, we headed back to Ruth's place for the board game (Man Laws, Women Rules) and dessert. Thanks Ruth for the mochi.
Today, I went for bushwalking. It's part of the Band of Brothers (and Simply Women) church seminar. I personally enjoyed it so much, though I know some people would rather be doing something else.But anyway, 1 thing that I learned is that teamwork requires each members to bring their individuality into the team to work together so we can achieve the goal, because without them, we won't be able to achieve it, that is also called synergy, when 1 + 1 = 3. I also learned that I really need to grow in the area of attention to details. I missed one landmark which I was supposed to take picture of. Besides that, I also learned that no matter what, we must always stick together. Leave no man behind. If you wanna reach a destination quick, go yourself. But you can't do that when you are in a team, cause it's not about you, it's about everyone, hence we need to shoulder each others' burden. From leadership perspective, team leader must know where we are going, clear direction must be given so people would know and hence able to participate and contribute their different skills and ability to the team. As followers, I need to support my leader no matter what, unless he's absolutely off-tangent, ehehhe....
Yday - Friday - wa/s my day off, it was GC show-day, same as the show-day (for Ekka) in Bne. So how I spent my day-off?
Woke up at 7.30pm, dropped my car to Honda for service in W'gabba, walked/jogged back home (took me 1.5hr), quick rest at home, then caught up with a friend whom I haven't seen for ages over lunch at himawari.
After that I had ice chocolate in Mt Cootha then altered my trousers in city, picked up my car from Honda, then quick rest at home before heading off to have dinner with my LG people in Sunnybank, which was then followed by bowling in Greenslopes. And after bowling, we headed back to Ruth's place for the board game (Man Laws, Women Rules) and dessert. Thanks Ruth for the mochi.
Today, I went for bushwalking. It's part of the Band of Brothers (and Simply Women) church seminar. I personally enjoyed it so much, though I know some people would rather be doing something else.But anyway, 1 thing that I learned is that teamwork requires each members to bring their individuality into the team to work together so we can achieve the goal, because without them, we won't be able to achieve it, that is also called synergy, when 1 + 1 = 3. I also learned that I really need to grow in the area of attention to details. I missed one landmark which I was supposed to take picture of. Besides that, I also learned that no matter what, we must always stick together. Leave no man behind. If you wanna reach a destination quick, go yourself. But you can't do that when you are in a team, cause it's not about you, it's about everyone, hence we need to shoulder each others' burden. From leadership perspective, team leader must know where we are going, clear direction must be given so people would know and hence able to participate and contribute their different skills and ability to the team. As followers, I need to support my leader no matter what, unless he's absolutely off-tangent, ehehhe....
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Suicidal
I just got home, from a great dinner with few friends.
While driving back home, focus on family was talking about the yellow ribbon campaign about stopping teens from taking their own life, due to various reasons.
Suicidal is permanent solution to temporary problem
Have I ever thought about it? yes I have
Do I know anyone who is suicidal? I'm afraid yes
Can I help the person? no
So what do I do? pray for the person, and refer the person to doctor for counselling
Yeah, I had a couple of instances where I wanted to take my own life. The last one was like 10yrs ago when I had issues with my bgr. I thank God that I didn't do it, and to finally found God and have Him in my life helped me overcome root issues in my life.
Anyway, enough about suicidal.
After dinner, while we're just chatting away, out of nowhere I almost cry. Somehow I felt so good that it made me wanna cry. At that time I couldn't help but appreciate what God has done in the life of this friend who has changed so much, from a guy who couldnt think of anything else but money, to someone who gave up a his high position so he doesn't have to work so long/hard so he can serve in LG and can occassionally cook for few friends. Man... looking at him tonight just made me wanna cry. ah.... Thank you Lord for letting me be part of this friend's life.
While driving back home, focus on family was talking about the yellow ribbon campaign about stopping teens from taking their own life, due to various reasons.
Suicidal is permanent solution to temporary problem
Have I ever thought about it? yes I have
Do I know anyone who is suicidal? I'm afraid yes
Can I help the person? no
So what do I do? pray for the person, and refer the person to doctor for counselling
Yeah, I had a couple of instances where I wanted to take my own life. The last one was like 10yrs ago when I had issues with my bgr. I thank God that I didn't do it, and to finally found God and have Him in my life helped me overcome root issues in my life.
Anyway, enough about suicidal.
After dinner, while we're just chatting away, out of nowhere I almost cry. Somehow I felt so good that it made me wanna cry. At that time I couldn't help but appreciate what God has done in the life of this friend who has changed so much, from a guy who couldnt think of anything else but money, to someone who gave up a his high position so he doesn't have to work so long/hard so he can serve in LG and can occassionally cook for few friends. Man... looking at him tonight just made me wanna cry. ah.... Thank you Lord for letting me be part of this friend's life.
Monday, August 24, 2009
updates
1. laptop
My laptop died (as in stop working) last week. Though I didnt expect it to die, everyone said that my laptop had done well by being so reliable in till last week, never crashed, never hang and never give me any problem at all. So to have such a reliable laptop for 5yrs can be considered as blessed, me that is. I praise God for that.
2. Catching up with friends
Last friday as usual I had LG meeting. We had a visitor from NZ, she's visiting Abby, one of the girls in our group. 1 thing like about our group is that we're always excited when we see a visitor. It's crazy. After G meeting finished, abby asked if anyone would like to accompany her and her friend for coffee. Everyone (except 1 person as he was very tired) said yes. crazyness, I love my LG.
Then on Sat, I went out with Francis for breakfast followed by golf - driving range, where I got all the blister on my fingers, man... so painful. Afterward, we met up with Abby and her friend in GC and had lunch together, followed by windowshopping in Harbor Town, where I bought a sports jacket from Polo RL shop, thanks to the massive discount. RRP was over $300, and paid only $99, ehehhe....
Oh ya, last friday I also got a good deal on my car service. i called and booked a honda authorised mechanic to service my car. Before I hung up the phone, I asked him how much it'd cost me, he said $215. I thought, cool. But afterwards I felt the urge to call my honda dealer and ask how much they'll charge me for car service. Guess how much? $177. I was like, WHAT THE!!! Man... praise the Lord. So today, I canceled the other mechanic.
Last but not least, do you know this sign <3 is? If you dont know it's ok, cause I didnt know till yday night, when abby said that it represent the shape of heart, which means love. You know how people always type regards, or yours truly, or with love, or whatever? so instead of writing those words, people would just use that sign. Man... I never knew what that sign is till last night, ahhaha....
My laptop died (as in stop working) last week. Though I didnt expect it to die, everyone said that my laptop had done well by being so reliable in till last week, never crashed, never hang and never give me any problem at all. So to have such a reliable laptop for 5yrs can be considered as blessed, me that is. I praise God for that.
2. Catching up with friends
Last friday as usual I had LG meeting. We had a visitor from NZ, she's visiting Abby, one of the girls in our group. 1 thing like about our group is that we're always excited when we see a visitor. It's crazy. After G meeting finished, abby asked if anyone would like to accompany her and her friend for coffee. Everyone (except 1 person as he was very tired) said yes. crazyness, I love my LG.
Then on Sat, I went out with Francis for breakfast followed by golf - driving range, where I got all the blister on my fingers, man... so painful. Afterward, we met up with Abby and her friend in GC and had lunch together, followed by windowshopping in Harbor Town, where I bought a sports jacket from Polo RL shop, thanks to the massive discount. RRP was over $300, and paid only $99, ehehhe....
Oh ya, last friday I also got a good deal on my car service. i called and booked a honda authorised mechanic to service my car. Before I hung up the phone, I asked him how much it'd cost me, he said $215. I thought, cool. But afterwards I felt the urge to call my honda dealer and ask how much they'll charge me for car service. Guess how much? $177. I was like, WHAT THE!!! Man... praise the Lord. So today, I canceled the other mechanic.
Last but not least, do you know this sign <3 is? If you dont know it's ok, cause I didnt know till yday night, when abby said that it represent the shape of heart, which means love. You know how people always type regards, or yours truly, or with love, or whatever? so instead of writing those words, people would just use that sign. Man... I never knew what that sign is till last night, ahhaha....
Monday, August 17, 2009
The challenge
I've been trying to get back to my normal routines of having regular quiet-time. Man I tell you... it's so very challenging. In the morning when I wake up, I'd feel so sleepy and lazy. My eyes are like fighting so hard not to open. And at night, I feel so tired.
ah... why does it have to be this hard and challenging just to hear God.
Here's a quote my housemate said to me:
"The pain of discipline is no greater than the pain of disappointment."
ah... why does it have to be this hard and challenging just to hear God.
Here's a quote my housemate said to me:
"The pain of discipline is no greater than the pain of disappointment."
Saturday, August 15, 2009
My funeral
I was just thinking about it the other day.
Wouldn't it be cool if in my funeral people can be saved, as in repent and accept Jesus into their life to be their Lord and Savior?
So I was wondering, how can I prepare my own funeral, in such a way I can share the message of Salvation through a pre-recorded video clip and play it as my last message in the 'wake' (ceremony before actual funeral)?
I don't think I'll die soon, but it would be wonderful in some time in the very near future I can make the recording/video clip. I would say something along this line "yeay... I have changed my address, I don't live in Saint Lucia, Brisbane, Australia, Planet Earth anymore. I now live in Heaven, woohooo... how do I know this? Because Jesus said so in the bible, for I have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus shed on the cross, and forgiven by Him whom I call Abba, Father. You can also come here (when it's your time obviously) when you acknowledge that you are a sinner, you repent from your sins and invite Jesus to come into your life, and so on... "
Man... if in my death I can bless people through the pre-recorded message so those of my friends or relatives can come to know Jesus, uh... that would just make my day, ahhaha....
Wouldn't it be cool if in my funeral people can be saved, as in repent and accept Jesus into their life to be their Lord and Savior?
So I was wondering, how can I prepare my own funeral, in such a way I can share the message of Salvation through a pre-recorded video clip and play it as my last message in the 'wake' (ceremony before actual funeral)?
I don't think I'll die soon, but it would be wonderful in some time in the very near future I can make the recording/video clip. I would say something along this line "yeay... I have changed my address, I don't live in Saint Lucia, Brisbane, Australia, Planet Earth anymore. I now live in Heaven, woohooo... how do I know this? Because Jesus said so in the bible, for I have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus shed on the cross, and forgiven by Him whom I call Abba, Father. You can also come here (when it's your time obviously) when you acknowledge that you are a sinner, you repent from your sins and invite Jesus to come into your life, and so on... "
Man... if in my death I can bless people through the pre-recorded message so those of my friends or relatives can come to know Jesus, uh... that would just make my day, ahhaha....
Sacrifice
Just had a late-night chat with my housemate, and this thought came to my mind while talking to him, 'not all sacrifice are meant to be made', in other words, some sacrifice are not meant to be a sacrifice at all, or we're not meant to sacrifice some things.
I don't know how to explain it as it just came to my mind and I don't have any passage from the bible to support it. We will know what to sacrifice when we walk closely with God, when we know what pleases Him and what He wants us to do or to sacrifice.
I don't know how to explain it as it just came to my mind and I don't have any passage from the bible to support it. We will know what to sacrifice when we walk closely with God, when we know what pleases Him and what He wants us to do or to sacrifice.
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