Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Malaysians feels a wind of change coming
The voice of the people have been heard. How much more can lies and denials be twisted, hidden or ignored? We wait with great hope and expectation for what is to be unveiled. Leaders who have already been elected, please, don't let us down. We don't need great promises. We just want the simple ones kept.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Why is the China's 'Yellow River', yellow?
Could this be why?
I've got a strong feeling many will not get this. Then again, it's a Monday, so pfft.
source
I've got a strong feeling many will not get this. Then again, it's a Monday, so pfft.source
Thursday, August 21, 2008
It was good while it lasted
Goodbye, hope for cheap(er) fuel...
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Some updates...
Comparing Ron Howard's hands with mine @ Hollywood.
My bestest friend since young... (taken @ walk of fame)
Alcatraz (The Rock) at the back. This is at San Francisco.
Cycling over to Sausalito using the Golden Gate Bridge.
The other side of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Arrival at Sausalito. (Hua Jing is right, Sausalito is beautiful!)Friday, August 01, 2008
Greetings from Las Vegas
Some water spouting thing in the hotel
This is the hotel where I'm putting up
Oasis in the desert
Shops and casinos on the Strip.More to come...
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Bloggee
I have bad blogging habits. While I find myself habitually reading other people's blogs, I'm very inconsistent in updating mine. I would not consider myself a 'blogger'; rather, I think I'm more of a 'bloggee'.
I'll be leaving for Las Vegas in a couple of days for about 10 days. I'm hoping that during that period of time, I'd be able to update this blog with photos from the trip. Then again, this could be just wishful thinking. We'll see how things go.
Yes yes. I know. The Korea trip photos are still in my memory card. I plan to upload them sometime this century, God willing. :P
I'll be leaving for Las Vegas in a couple of days for about 10 days. I'm hoping that during that period of time, I'd be able to update this blog with photos from the trip. Then again, this could be just wishful thinking. We'll see how things go.
Yes yes. I know. The Korea trip photos are still in my memory card. I plan to upload them sometime this century, God willing. :P
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Lighter moments
Again, to digress... someone sent me this joke:
I was walking past the mental hospital the other day, and all the patients were shouting ,'13....13....13'
The fence was too high to see over, but I saw a little gap in the planks and looked through to see what was going on. Some idiot poked me in the eye with a stick. Then they all started shouting '14....14....14'...
This is sure a slow Wednesday...
I was walking past the mental hospital the other day, and all the patients were shouting ,'13....13....13'
The fence was too high to see over, but I saw a little gap in the planks and looked through to see what was going on. Some idiot poked me in the eye with a stick. Then they all started shouting '14....14....14'...
This is sure a slow Wednesday...
Monday, May 26, 2008
Piclens
PicLens is the must have plug-in for your Firefox or IE browser if you are a frequent visitor of sites such Facebook, Friendster, YouTube looking at photos or videos. Here's a preview of the PicLens experience:
I have managed to enable PicLens for this blog, but I'm still trying to figure out how to get the rest of the photos in.
So, what are you waiting for? Get PicLens here today!
Once you have installed the plug-in, click the PicLens icon on your browser's toolbar to see the photos on my blog.
I have managed to enable PicLens for this blog, but I'm still trying to figure out how to get the rest of the photos in.
So, what are you waiting for? Get PicLens here today!
Once you have installed the plug-in, click the PicLens icon on your browser's toolbar to see the photos on my blog.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Reminder to practice the guitar
Yea.. I know, I was supposed to post photos of Korea, but I got distracted and posted this video of this young Korean guitarist instead:
Click here to see more of little "Sungha Jung" in action!
Click here to see more of little "Sungha Jung" in action!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
In Korea now...
I'm currently in Bupyeong, Korea, which is roughly an hour away from Seoul. Angeline and me are putting up at the Bupyeong's Methodist Church, which for me, seems to be much better than any hotels I've stayed at before.
The experience so far is amazing. The Korean Christians are truly the representatives of Christ. Will write more when I get a chance. Photos to follow also. Stay blessed guys!
The experience so far is amazing. The Korean Christians are truly the representatives of Christ. Will write more when I get a chance. Photos to follow also. Stay blessed guys!
Thursday, May 01, 2008
What makes Christianity different.
I recently had the privilege to discuss religion and life with a friend. Our conversation went from one religion to another, about personal experiences and then to the philosophical question about morality, right and wrong, and the existence of evil. To be honest, I who consider myself as a seasoned person in topics like these was found to be dumbstrucked in the midst of the many statements that my friend has made. At that moment, I found myself almost convinced that what he said was true. One of the things that he asked me was "What makes Christianity different from other religions?" I thought that was a simple question so I told him, "well, Christ is only one that is still alive today." Then he replied back saying that in his religious scriptures, there are not one, but many instances of people coming back from the dead. Sign and wonders are natural occurrences in his religion. He then talked to me about his faith in God that dared him to walk on hot burning coal, not once, but seven times in his life.
So, how do you respond to that? God, to my friend is more than just a mere good idea. It is more than just a inheritance that you receive from your parents. I found myself almost unable to respond back. So I just let him speak on, and just listened to his points on why he is a vegetarian, and how he loathes people that claims to love animals and yet still eat meat. He sure makes a good preacher so I thought.
The next day, my mind pondered on what he said. Then for some reason, this thought came to mind. Come to think about it, it sounds more like a joke now. This is how it went:
A vegetarian was talking to a non-vegetarian. He was telling the non-vegetarian that to be holy, he should stop eating meat because eating meat means having to kill living creatures. Then came a vegan and he told the vegetarian that to be holier, he should not only refrain from eating meat, but also not use any animal products such as leather. A bit later, a fruitarian came and he told the vegan that to be even holier, his diet should only be fruits, in other words, food that can be harvested without killing the plant. Then came a Jainist who told the fruitarian that true holiness is when you don't harm any living creatures, including fruits. Finally, a tree came and said "Yo."
If you don't get the joke, that's fine. What I was trying to say is that the tree was probably the holiest of the lot as it doesn't harm anyone. I guess that if this was truly the case, what we can expect to see in heaven some day are many trees.
Then, it finally hit me. In the midst of the many claims and statements that were thrown to me, I now know what made Christianity different. It was Christ coming down to earth to save sinners. I am a sinner. No matter how much I can try to refrain myself from eating meat or do other acts that are deemed godly, I will never be good enough for a holy God. God in heaven is holy. His holiness is beyond our comprehension. We as mere mortals can't even prevent ourselves from having an ungodly thought, so what more if we were to be presented before this holy God. The bible says that we will perish if God were to show Himself to us. His holiness has no room for sin and wickedness. But in His desire to be with us, and also in His astounding and great mercy, He sent His son Jesus to die for our sins so that we can be cleansed of our sins and stand justified before Him. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst (1 Tim 1:15).
Nobody likes to be told that they are wrong. More still if it is something pertaining to something as personal as one's own faith. But what if, and just what if, what you're believing today is wrong. Do you know for sure? Is God real in your life? Do you have a reason for the hope that you have? Do you even have this hope?
So, how do you respond to that? God, to my friend is more than just a mere good idea. It is more than just a inheritance that you receive from your parents. I found myself almost unable to respond back. So I just let him speak on, and just listened to his points on why he is a vegetarian, and how he loathes people that claims to love animals and yet still eat meat. He sure makes a good preacher so I thought.
The next day, my mind pondered on what he said. Then for some reason, this thought came to mind. Come to think about it, it sounds more like a joke now. This is how it went:
A vegetarian was talking to a non-vegetarian. He was telling the non-vegetarian that to be holy, he should stop eating meat because eating meat means having to kill living creatures. Then came a vegan and he told the vegetarian that to be holier, he should not only refrain from eating meat, but also not use any animal products such as leather. A bit later, a fruitarian came and he told the vegan that to be even holier, his diet should only be fruits, in other words, food that can be harvested without killing the plant. Then came a Jainist who told the fruitarian that true holiness is when you don't harm any living creatures, including fruits. Finally, a tree came and said "Yo."
If you don't get the joke, that's fine. What I was trying to say is that the tree was probably the holiest of the lot as it doesn't harm anyone. I guess that if this was truly the case, what we can expect to see in heaven some day are many trees.
Then, it finally hit me. In the midst of the many claims and statements that were thrown to me, I now know what made Christianity different. It was Christ coming down to earth to save sinners. I am a sinner. No matter how much I can try to refrain myself from eating meat or do other acts that are deemed godly, I will never be good enough for a holy God. God in heaven is holy. His holiness is beyond our comprehension. We as mere mortals can't even prevent ourselves from having an ungodly thought, so what more if we were to be presented before this holy God. The bible says that we will perish if God were to show Himself to us. His holiness has no room for sin and wickedness. But in His desire to be with us, and also in His astounding and great mercy, He sent His son Jesus to die for our sins so that we can be cleansed of our sins and stand justified before Him. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst (1 Tim 1:15).
Nobody likes to be told that they are wrong. More still if it is something pertaining to something as personal as one's own faith. But what if, and just what if, what you're believing today is wrong. Do you know for sure? Is God real in your life? Do you have a reason for the hope that you have? Do you even have this hope?
Friday, March 14, 2008
30
I turn 30 today. It felt only like yesterday when I first stepped into the United States to study, and goodness, that was 12 years ago. Where did the time go? The average male in this country lives up to 73, that means another 43 years to go (plus minus a few years), God willing.
I hope that by the next decade milestone I hit, I'd be able to know where the time has gone. And I pray with all my heart that the time had gone towards His glory. God help me.
Anyways, not all gloom and doom. Thanks all those who have sent SMSes and emails and gifts (keep them coming!). I await in anticipation of the cake that I will have (hopefully somebody has bought me one). After this cake, I promise to watch my weight (despite saying that after the new year, and Chinese New Year, and Valentines, and ....).
Peace out!
I hope that by the next decade milestone I hit, I'd be able to know where the time has gone. And I pray with all my heart that the time had gone towards His glory. God help me.
Anyways, not all gloom and doom. Thanks all those who have sent SMSes and emails and gifts (keep them coming!). I await in anticipation of the cake that I will have (hopefully somebody has bought me one). After this cake, I promise to watch my weight (despite saying that after the new year, and Chinese New Year, and Valentines, and ....).
Peace out!
Friday, March 07, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
When 1 + 1 = 3
I normally don't really like to blog about politics in this country (even though I like reading about it in other people's blog), but for some reason, I just can't stay silent over what I've just read in the news today.
This is not the time for experiments, says PM
29 February, 2008 (New Strait Times)
Now look at what was written in the news a day before:
See anything wrong here? The PM tells us (the states under BN's rule) not to 'try out' the opposition party because this is not the time (when is the time then?) but his deputy tells the people in the state of Kelantan (who is not under BN's rule) that this is the time they should try BN. It's like 'only the things I say and do are right'. Ri-ggght....
Not.
This is not the time for experiments, says PM
29 February, 2008 (New Strait Times)
KEPALA BATAS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi yesterday said the people should not wager the country's future by trying out the opposition. He said forming the government was a serious business and the people could not afford to "conduct experiments".
"It is going to be disastrous if the experiment fails. The risks are just too high.
"I hope such calls for the people to experiment with the opposition will not get any support."
Abdullah was asked to comment on calls by opposition party leaders for the people to give them a chance, even if it was just for one term, by voting against the Barisan Nasional.
The prime minister said the BN had already proven that it could run the country and ensure continuous economic growth.
Now look at what was written in the news a day before:
Najib: Give Barisan four years (The Star, 28th Feb 2008)
PASIR MAS: Give Barisan Nasional four years to rule Kelantan and kick it out if it fails to deliver, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told the Kelantan people.
The Deputy Prime Minister said Barisan had many plans for the state and wanted a new and developed Kelantan.
“Four years is enough time for us to bring changes and show what we can do,” he said yesterday at the SM Tengku Panglima Raja here.
He said the Federal Government had pumped in a lot of money to build roads and bridges in Kelantan, adding:
“If they want more development at a heightened pace with more dramatic transformation and with East Coast Economic Region (ECER) corridor coming up, the answer is to go with Barisan,” he said.
See anything wrong here? The PM tells us (the states under BN's rule) not to 'try out' the opposition party because this is not the time (when is the time then?) but his deputy tells the people in the state of Kelantan (who is not under BN's rule) that this is the time they should try BN. It's like 'only the things I say and do are right'. Ri-ggght....
Not.
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