May 30, 2012
Andy and Sonia
Posted in Love
ah...such a wonderful wedding...congrats Andy and Sonia... =)
May 29, 2012
依然。
Posted in Daily Inspirations, Love
一闪一闪亮晶晶 留下岁月的痕跡
我的世界的重心 依然还是你
一月一月又一月 飛逝僅在一转眼
唯一永远不改变 是不停的改变
我不像从前的自己 你也有点不像你
但在我眼中你的笑 依然的美丽
日子只能往前走 一个方向順时钟
不久之后 或许你已找到你的幸福
我依然愛你 將是唯一的退路
我依然珍惜 時時刻刻的幸福
你每個呼吸 每個動作 每個表情
依然在 触动我 依然愛你
我依然愛你 或许是命中注定
我心深处 或许任何人都無法填补
那些时光 是我這一輩子最美好的
那些回忆 依然無法忘記
我依然愛你 這是唯一的退路
我依然珍惜 時時刻刻的幸福
你每個呼吸 每個動作 每個表情
到永遠 藏心底 依然愛你
致
看不见我心的你
依然愛你 也许是妄想
但这是我的执著
只在心中 默默的 依然
May 26, 2012
敬畏，智慧，尊荣，谦卑
Posted in Daily Inspirations, Devotional
敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨； 尊榮以前， 必有謙卑。- 箴言15:33
- 敬畏，智慧，尊荣，谦卑 -
敬畏神，与追求名牌，科技，等等。哪样值得？
一切实物皆有时限，但神永远不过时。
人往往很聪明，但有智慧吗？
不断地付出陆续地努力，终究得到的是什么？
成功与焦点，不代表我最行；
可能只是一时的得意，不经意的它就会溜走。
失败与低落，不代表我不行；
可能是我太骄傲了，是时候学习谦卑，谨记自己的方向与目标。
May 23, 2012
dare to believe
Posted in Music
It's feeling like our time's run out
But the hourglass just flipped itself over again
The sun is slowly sinking down
But on the other side a new day waits to begin
If you dare to believe in life
You might realize that there's no time for talking
Or just wait around while the innocent die
No more
We're gonna lose everything
If we believe all the lies
I may fall but I swear that I'll help you believe
No more
This world is running on empty
And there's no reason why
You may fall but I know that you'll help me believe
We've been in the dark for way too long
But when we turn around we see a light shine through the haze
So forget about who was wrong
Cause I've never been more ready to turn this page
If you swear you believe in life
Embrace forgiveness cause it's all that I'm asking
Or keep holding out while the innocent die
No more
We're gonna lose everything
If we believe all the lies
I may fall but I swear that I'll help you believe
No more
This world is running on empty
And there's no reason why
You may fall but I know that you'll help me believe
No more
We're gonna lose everything
If we believe all the lies
You may fall but I swear that I'll help you believe
You may fall but I swear that I'll help you believe
I may fall but I swear that I'll help you believe
May 21, 2012
speaking their language
Posted in Daily Inspirations, Devotional
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6 (NIV 1984)
"I'm not joining Facebook and I'm not texting you. Don't text message me either. If you want to tell me something, you'll have to speak to me! You kids don't know how to have conversations anymore."
"But Grandpa, you are missing out on so much in my life."
The grandpa's scowl said it all: "I don't care."
This conversation, which I overheard, haunted me for days. I bet Grandpa did care. He just didn't know how to relate to his granddaughter, and new technology probably scared him. I admit it scared me at first too. I'm not fond of change.
When my children were younger, breakfast time consisted of a meal, devotion, and Bible-reading together. I didn't work outside the home like I do now, so I had more time in the morning.
Now I have to make sure the kids are ready, and I am too! There are six people running around, fighting for two bathrooms, grabbing a quick bite to eat, and racing out the door. I miss the intentional time spent teaching my children what I consider most important: God's Word.
Watching my now-teenaged son text message at lightning speed on his cell phone one evening, I wondered: Would it make a difference if I texted my kids a Bible verse each day? I dismissed the thought, thinking it silly to send a text when they should be reading God's Word for themselves.
Then I thought of Grandpa, his refusal to his granddaughter, and her reply. I didn't want to miss out like he was.
Texting my kids a verse each day may not radically change their lives, but then again it might. I wondered, would Jesus text if He were here today?
While on earth, Jesus used language that His audience understood, depending on where He was and the culture of that area. His purpose and message did not change, but His delivery and presentation sometimes did. Jesus reached people where they were. He walked, rode, sailed, and taught at homes, hillsides, banquets, and dinner tables.
It's been a year now since I've started texting Bible verses to my children. Usually I get a response like "thanks" or no response at all, but sometimes I'll receive a verse back. I send them the same verse so, if the opportunity arises, we can talk about it together.
Texting connects with my children because I'm speaking their language. The message hasn't changed, but for the purpose of effectiveness the delivery has, for me and my kids. And much to my delight, sometimes they forward the verse to a friend or two.
Texting may not be my favorite way to communicate, but if it ministers to my children, I don't want to miss it. It's just one more way I can continue to "train up" my children.
This week, let's be on the lookout for new ways we can share God's Word by speaking our kids language.
Power Verses:
Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (NIV)
Proverbs 31:28-29, "Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.'" (NIV)
SOURCE: http://www.proverbs31.org/devotions/speaking-their-language-2012-05/
"Abba Father, as Christians, I am often selfish and timid for often keeping my daily life to Christians only. You want us to share out Your words, Your blessings. Amidst the billions of living souls in mother earth, how many have I approached? What ways am I using to approach them? Dear God, change is hard for me, but if there is a way You'd like for me to change for the sake of another, then I will try. Please grant me the perseverance to pursue my vision and the wisdom to achieve that. I may not be the best candidate and I may not succeed looking at what I have now but with Your strength I believe I can. With Your help all things are possible. In Jesus mightiest name, Amen."
"I'm not joining Facebook and I'm not texting you. Don't text message me either. If you want to tell me something, you'll have to speak to me! You kids don't know how to have conversations anymore."
"But Grandpa, you are missing out on so much in my life."
The grandpa's scowl said it all: "I don't care."
This conversation, which I overheard, haunted me for days. I bet Grandpa did care. He just didn't know how to relate to his granddaughter, and new technology probably scared him. I admit it scared me at first too. I'm not fond of change.
When my children were younger, breakfast time consisted of a meal, devotion, and Bible-reading together. I didn't work outside the home like I do now, so I had more time in the morning.
Now I have to make sure the kids are ready, and I am too! There are six people running around, fighting for two bathrooms, grabbing a quick bite to eat, and racing out the door. I miss the intentional time spent teaching my children what I consider most important: God's Word.
Watching my now-teenaged son text message at lightning speed on his cell phone one evening, I wondered: Would it make a difference if I texted my kids a Bible verse each day? I dismissed the thought, thinking it silly to send a text when they should be reading God's Word for themselves.
Then I thought of Grandpa, his refusal to his granddaughter, and her reply. I didn't want to miss out like he was.
Texting my kids a verse each day may not radically change their lives, but then again it might. I wondered, would Jesus text if He were here today?
While on earth, Jesus used language that His audience understood, depending on where He was and the culture of that area. His purpose and message did not change, but His delivery and presentation sometimes did. Jesus reached people where they were. He walked, rode, sailed, and taught at homes, hillsides, banquets, and dinner tables.
It's been a year now since I've started texting Bible verses to my children. Usually I get a response like "thanks" or no response at all, but sometimes I'll receive a verse back. I send them the same verse so, if the opportunity arises, we can talk about it together.
Texting connects with my children because I'm speaking their language. The message hasn't changed, but for the purpose of effectiveness the delivery has, for me and my kids. And much to my delight, sometimes they forward the verse to a friend or two.
Texting may not be my favorite way to communicate, but if it ministers to my children, I don't want to miss it. It's just one more way I can continue to "train up" my children.
This week, let's be on the lookout for new ways we can share God's Word by speaking our kids language.
Power Verses:
Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (NIV)
Proverbs 31:28-29, "Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.'" (NIV)
SOURCE: http://www.proverbs31.org/devotions/speaking-their-language-2012-05/
"Abba Father, as Christians, I am often selfish and timid for often keeping my daily life to Christians only. You want us to share out Your words, Your blessings. Amidst the billions of living souls in mother earth, how many have I approached? What ways am I using to approach them? Dear God, change is hard for me, but if there is a way You'd like for me to change for the sake of another, then I will try. Please grant me the perseverance to pursue my vision and the wisdom to achieve that. I may not be the best candidate and I may not succeed looking at what I have now but with Your strength I believe I can. With Your help all things are possible. In Jesus mightiest name, Amen."
May 18, 2012
再次提醒自己，加油！
Posted in Daily Inspirations
爱是恒久忍耐，又有恩慈。
爱是不嫉妒。
爱是不自夸，不张狂。
不做害羞的事，不求自己益处，
不轻易发怒，不计算人的恶。
不喜欢不义，只喜欢真理。
凡事包容，凡事相信，
凡事盼望，凡事忍耐。
爱是永不止息。
爱是不嫉妒。
爱是不自夸，不张狂。
不做害羞的事，不求自己益处，
不轻易发怒，不计算人的恶。
不喜欢不义，只喜欢真理。
凡事包容，凡事相信，
凡事盼望，凡事忍耐。
爱是永不止息。
-哥林多前书 13:4-8-
心烦时，再次提醒自己，加油！
gracefully conversed
Posted in Daily Inspirations, Devotional
"Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
人的嘴可以伤害他人，亦可造就他人。
这经节说得很妙！
我的嘴，是否真的充满着造就人的恩典？抑或是被怒气所控制？
今天真的被房友激得差点爆血管。
第一件事，
下课后我拨电给他大约十几次，想问他要不要打包，他没接。
本想不理他了，因为其他朋友叫我一起吃。
为了他我拒绝了，还特地回房想问问他。（怀疑他在睡觉）
可是，猜猜看他在做什么？online, facebook, youtube!
哇！！！我那时真的是哑口无言。
我到了block前还在call他，他都没接，问他为什么没接，他只说：哈？你call我吗？然后继续玩电脑。
。。。。。。
老兄。。。我。。。
想了一想，还是消了。唯有自个儿去打包。（他已经打包了）
第二件事，
我煮了整锅的红豆汤，本想分给coursemate们的，叫他自己拿一碗。
猜猜他又做了什么？我睡醒后，整锅红豆汤只剩下一汤匙加几粒红豆！
。。。。。。
我真的是无话可说。。。
他竟然一个人吃完！
世界上尽然有这种人，其他人对他好，他尽然毫无感恩之心，毫无分享之心。
好像我所做的一切都是理所当然，都是要为了他罢了。老兄，你与我非亲非故，因你是朋友一场所以对你好，请你好好珍惜吧！
假如我真的在那时破口大骂，肯定会搞得大家不欢，有何必要呢？
假如真要他改，应该用更正确的方法帮助他吧！
发怒时言语行为都会被牵引，所做的一切也并非理智的决定。
的确，要好好善用这张嘴去造就人，而非伤害人，不简单。
是一个挑战，是一个我一定要学习的挑战！
这经节说得很妙！
我的嘴，是否真的充满着造就人的恩典？抑或是被怒气所控制？
今天真的被房友激得差点爆血管。
第一件事，
下课后我拨电给他大约十几次，想问他要不要打包，他没接。
本想不理他了，因为其他朋友叫我一起吃。
为了他我拒绝了，还特地回房想问问他。（怀疑他在睡觉）
可是，猜猜看他在做什么？online, facebook, youtube!
哇！！！我那时真的是哑口无言。
我到了block前还在call他，他都没接，问他为什么没接，他只说：哈？你call我吗？然后继续玩电脑。
。。。。。。
老兄。。。我。。。
想了一想，还是消了。唯有自个儿去打包。（他已经打包了）
第二件事，
我煮了整锅的红豆汤，本想分给coursemate们的，叫他自己拿一碗。
猜猜他又做了什么？我睡醒后，整锅红豆汤只剩下一汤匙加几粒红豆！
。。。。。。
我真的是无话可说。。。
他竟然一个人吃完！
世界上尽然有这种人，其他人对他好，他尽然毫无感恩之心，毫无分享之心。
好像我所做的一切都是理所当然，都是要为了他罢了。老兄，你与我非亲非故，因你是朋友一场所以对你好，请你好好珍惜吧！
假如我真的在那时破口大骂，肯定会搞得大家不欢，有何必要呢？
假如真要他改，应该用更正确的方法帮助他吧！
发怒时言语行为都会被牵引，所做的一切也并非理智的决定。
的确，要好好善用这张嘴去造就人，而非伤害人，不简单。
是一个挑战，是一个我一定要学习的挑战！
524 + 615 cont.
Posted in Daily Inspirations
Countdown to FREEDOM! + Accumulation of STRESS!
Preliminary Final Thesis Assessment - 6 days
Final Thesis Assessment - 28 days
"God please grant me wisdom and strength to complete a meaningful thesis for Your glory and kindness! Grant me the will of perseverance and the heart of love. I am weak but You give me strength. I know I ain't fighting alone. My aims, my targets, my visions, can be accomplished with You. In Lord Jesus mightiest name I pray. Amen"
Preliminary Final Thesis Assessment - 6 days
Final Thesis Assessment - 28 days
"God please grant me wisdom and strength to complete a meaningful thesis for Your glory and kindness! Grant me the will of perseverance and the heart of love. I am weak but You give me strength. I know I ain't fighting alone. My aims, my targets, my visions, can be accomplished with You. In Lord Jesus mightiest name I pray. Amen"
May 15, 2012
教。师。
Posted in Daily Inspirations
教师，是否是大学录取后的渣滓呢？还是一份安稳福利好的工作呢？
在现今社会里，还有多少教师真的抱着教与师的态度来对待学生们？
教，将自己所有的知识于技巧都教于学生们。
师，以自己的品格与态度成为学生们的榜样。
所谓：十年树木，百年树人。
人一生的成就，并非一瞬间形成。
人的观点习惯，也并非能在短时间内彻底改变。
一位教师的影响力，可能无法在几年内浮现。
学生的未来，虽须靠自己的智慧努力得到。
但，在学生们心底深处，这棵种子已萌芽。
一位有责任感与爱心的教师，好比这种子在肥沃的土地中成长。
一位为了过生活领薪水的教师， 好比这种子在充满荆棘的土地中成长。
祝愿所有教师们 “教师节快乐！”
国家的未来，您是主角其一。
May 14, 2012
hiding my tears
Posted in Daily Inspirations, Devotional
extracted from http://www.proverbs31.org/devotions/hiding-my-tears-2012-05/
"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." Psalm 56:8b (NLT)
For years I kept my tears far from the eyes of anyone else. I simply refused to cry in front of anyone. However, someone else wanted to store my tears! And in a far better place than the corners of my heart. Isn't it amazing to think each droplet we've shed over our years of experiences has been collected in a precious bottle? Held near and dear to our Father's heart.
God doesn't laugh when we cry. He doesn't tell us to toughen up or turn the page on our tears like they don't exist. Instead, He picks us up on His lap and wraps us in His loving arms as we pour out our hearts to Him. Our Lord loves for us to let Him in on our deepest felt emotions.
I wonder what might cause your tears to flow right now—unanswered prayers ... unmet promises ... uncertainties of life—they are seen and saved by the One who comforts and cares for your every need.
Whatever is holding you back, may I encourage you? Open the floodgate of your heart and release your tears, sit quietly with the Lord and listen. Journal. Or take a walk and give your tears to Him. His arms are open and He is waiting for you to come to Him.
Power Verses:
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ...who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)
"Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 62: (NIV)
"Dear Lord, thank You that You created me with tear ducts and all. Keep me from hiding my emotions and my fear. Grant me the courage to cry, knowing that You will be there to comfort and console my heart in all of life's circumstances. Your love never fails and I am so very grateful. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." Psalm 56:8b (NLT)
For years I kept my tears far from the eyes of anyone else. I simply refused to cry in front of anyone. However, someone else wanted to store my tears! And in a far better place than the corners of my heart. Isn't it amazing to think each droplet we've shed over our years of experiences has been collected in a precious bottle? Held near and dear to our Father's heart.
God doesn't laugh when we cry. He doesn't tell us to toughen up or turn the page on our tears like they don't exist. Instead, He picks us up on His lap and wraps us in His loving arms as we pour out our hearts to Him. Our Lord loves for us to let Him in on our deepest felt emotions.
I wonder what might cause your tears to flow right now—unanswered prayers ... unmet promises ... uncertainties of life—they are seen and saved by the One who comforts and cares for your every need.
Whatever is holding you back, may I encourage you? Open the floodgate of your heart and release your tears, sit quietly with the Lord and listen. Journal. Or take a walk and give your tears to Him. His arms are open and He is waiting for you to come to Him.
Power Verses:
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ...who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)
"Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 62: (NIV)
"Dear Lord, thank You that You created me with tear ducts and all. Keep me from hiding my emotions and my fear. Grant me the courage to cry, knowing that You will be there to comfort and console my heart in all of life's circumstances. Your love never fails and I am so very grateful. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
妙！
生活有时就是这么奥妙！当你想遇见时偏偏就不让你遇见，当你不想见时却偏偏让你碰个正着，还得逼自己以微笑去面对。。。妙！
一直以来都只是听别人告诉我，而我还不断地替她说话。
今天，意料之外尽让我亲眼看见。我，无话可说了。。。
一直以来都只是听别人告诉我，而我还不断地替她说话。
今天，意料之外尽让我亲眼看见。我，无话可说了。。。
tiada ternilai
Posted in Music
TIADA TERNILAI, by Andre Hermanto
Verse 1:
Di hati-Mu terukir namaku
Di mata-Mu terlukis wajahku
Bukan karna kuat gagahku
Namun hanya karna kemurahan-Mu
Verse 2:
Meski terkadang aku terjatuh
Tak pernah lelah Kau hampiriku
Memelukku dengan cinta-Mu
Betapa besar mulia kasih-Mu
Chorus:
Bagi-Mu Tuhan
Sgala Pujian
Hormat Kemuliaan
Tiada Ternilai
Salib-Mu Tuhan
Sungguh Berharga Engkau...Yesus
The chinese version is quite nice as well =)
我的臉孔深印在你眼中
不是因為我勢力才能
乃是因著你奇妙寬容恩典
雖然有時我會跌倒軟弱
你卻一直包容不放棄我
用你慈愛緊緊的擁抱
我讚美你寶貴奇妙大愛
#唯有你配得所有的讚美
一切尊貴榮耀
主你的十架,是無價至寶
你是我尊貴的主耶穌
Thanks Lord for the healing today!
May 12, 2012
五月的告白
Posted in Daily Inspirations
明天就是母亲节。
母亲节，对你来说有何意义？
我的母亲，是我人生的骄傲，是我永远的挚爱！
母亲，是世上其中一位永远都爱我的人，另一位唯有父亲。
母亲，无论我多叛逆，她都以爱心来教导我。
母亲，无论我犯了多少错，她都依然原谅我，期待我改过。
母亲，无论我多么地不浪漫，她都以灿烂的微笑点亮我的心。
母亲，永远不会因为我忙碌忽略她而责怪我遗弃我。
母亲，永远不会因为别人的孩子比我好而不爱我了。
母亲，永远不会因为生活忙碌辛苦而离开我，向我出气。
母亲，谢谢您的爱！谢谢您对神的敬畏与衷爱！
母亲，您是我永远的榜样！
Mummy, 我爱你！祝您健康喜乐！
May 9, 2012
累，但我决不放弃！
Posted in Daily Inspirations
累了，今天真的很累。。。
thesis 做了快一年，今天 crit 后感受最糟糕！
感觉自己好像没有动力了。
一直都有很多的想法，但到最后都没办法达到。
一直都不断地去尝试，但到最后都还是败了。。。
别人轻轻松松就可得到老师的认可，自己不断地改进却也还是有问题。
很想一个人静静地坐在某某地方，默默地感觉四周围的动静。
好久没静思，从新充电了。。。
人生其实追求的是什么呢？
成就？名利？财物？
没有好成绩，可以有好的生活吗？
自己不是什么名门家族的后代，也没什么艺术天分，唯有靠后天的努力与坚持方能达到目标。
我真的有能力在40岁时开始社会福利的机构吗？还是这一切都只是幻觉？
别人靠关系靠背景可轻而义举地成功，我只能靠最强的上帝是否也一样可以成功？
虽然没办法肯定自己所听见的是100% 正确，但可以肯定的是这是我的目标，成或败我都要尽一切所能去完成！而现今眼前最大的跨栏就是 thesis！我一定要克服它！豁出去了！
累，但我决不放弃！
thesis 做了快一年，今天 crit 后感受最糟糕！
感觉自己好像没有动力了。
一直都有很多的想法，但到最后都没办法达到。
一直都不断地去尝试，但到最后都还是败了。。。
别人轻轻松松就可得到老师的认可，自己不断地改进却也还是有问题。
很想一个人静静地坐在某某地方，默默地感觉四周围的动静。
好久没静思，从新充电了。。。
人生其实追求的是什么呢？
成就？名利？财物？
没有好成绩，可以有好的生活吗？
自己不是什么名门家族的后代，也没什么艺术天分，唯有靠后天的努力与坚持方能达到目标。
我真的有能力在40岁时开始社会福利的机构吗？还是这一切都只是幻觉？
别人靠关系靠背景可轻而义举地成功，我只能靠最强的上帝是否也一样可以成功？
虽然没办法肯定自己所听见的是100% 正确，但可以肯定的是这是我的目标，成或败我都要尽一切所能去完成！而现今眼前最大的跨栏就是 thesis！我一定要克服它！豁出去了！
累，但我决不放弃！
May 8, 2012
523 + 615
Posted in Daily Inspirations
Countdown to FREEDOM! + Accumulation of STRESS!
Preliminary Final Thesis Assessment - 15 days
Final Thesis Assessment - 38 days
"God grant me wisdom and strength to complete a meaningful thesis for your glory and kindness! Amen"
Preliminary Final Thesis Assessment - 15 days
Final Thesis Assessment - 38 days
"God grant me wisdom and strength to complete a meaningful thesis for your glory and kindness! Amen"
May 7, 2012
is he/she the one for me?
Posted in Love
Someone shared this in Facebook today. Do you agree? I agree to a certain extent but even if you think he/she is the one, he/she might not think you are the one. So it's kinda pointless... =(
By YourTango.com | Love + Sex – Mon, Mar 19, 2012 12:36 PM EDT
Even when you're crazy about someone, it can often be hard to know if he or she is "right" for you. How do you know you won't feel differently in a year? Ten years? A lifetime? Deciding if you can commit to someone is a deeply personal determination, and everyone has different criteria. As in any verdict, you have to start by assessing the evidence. With that in mind, YourTango has come up with 15 signs that you're dating a soul mate. You don't have to check off all of these points to be sure about someone-but if you can say yes to several, you've found someone very special.
1. You tell him things you don't tell anyone else. We don't mean blurting something out after you've had too much merlot, but the desire to tell him intimate details about your life means you trust him-a major component of successful long-term love.
2. You let her see you in moments of weakness. It's easy to be happy with someone when you're feeling good about life. But what about when you're not doing so well? Do you want to see her when you've been denied a raise, or your cat died or you had a plain old bad day? She should be a comfort during tough times, not a burden.
3. You respect him. You don't want to change the essence of who he is. There may be stuff that irritates you in everyday life-he insists on wearing his favorites, holey T-shirt, he eats sugar cereal for dinner, he still watches Saturday morning cartoons-but you like him, plain and simple.
4. You want him to meet your parents. You feel proud of him and you want to show him off-as opposed to feeling like you have to make excuses for him.
5. You can imagine a future together. You don't have to practice writing your first name with his last name, but do you periodically let your mind wander to picture a life together? Is it amazing?
6. You're not afraid to disagree with him. You know that even if you fight, he'll listen to you and won't brush you off. He takes you seriously, even when he thinks you're wrong.
7. You want to work out your major differences. If you do have crucial differences that will impact your future together-different opinions about religion, money or something else-you want to work them out with him, and you believe you can come to a conclusion that will satisfy both of you.
8. You laugh together. Laughter is one of life's simplest pleasures-you should definitely be able to crack each other up.
9. You're incredibly, utterly, surprisingly attracted to her. Physical chemistry is an undeniably important ingredient in a healthy relationship. And if she's not a classic beauty or your usual "type"? Even more reason to think she's the one.
10. It's OK to be quiet around her. You don't feel like you have to fill the space between you with chatter or other interaction. Instead, you feel an easy comfort.
11. You feel like yourself around him. You don't feel like you have to edit your thoughts; you're not self-conscious or anxious.
12. You need him the right amount. You long for him-but not too much. Some neediness is good but too much breeds discontent.
13. You don't feel too jealous. You're comfortable with him going out with his friends-even female friends. You let each other have your own lives and hobbies.
14. You feel like she makes you a better person. She makes you feel smart, funny, attractive, creative-like the best version of yourself. You feel like she brings out and complements the best parts of you.
15. She just gets you. Sometimes it's that easy. You feel like she understands some essential part of you that you can't explain or articulate. It's a warm, comfortable feeling-and one you should have with the person you marry.
By YourTango.com | Love + Sex – Mon, Mar 19, 2012 12:36 PM EDT
Even when you're crazy about someone, it can often be hard to know if he or she is "right" for you. How do you know you won't feel differently in a year? Ten years? A lifetime? Deciding if you can commit to someone is a deeply personal determination, and everyone has different criteria. As in any verdict, you have to start by assessing the evidence. With that in mind, YourTango has come up with 15 signs that you're dating a soul mate. You don't have to check off all of these points to be sure about someone-but if you can say yes to several, you've found someone very special.
1. You tell him things you don't tell anyone else. We don't mean blurting something out after you've had too much merlot, but the desire to tell him intimate details about your life means you trust him-a major component of successful long-term love.
2. You let her see you in moments of weakness. It's easy to be happy with someone when you're feeling good about life. But what about when you're not doing so well? Do you want to see her when you've been denied a raise, or your cat died or you had a plain old bad day? She should be a comfort during tough times, not a burden.
3. You respect him. You don't want to change the essence of who he is. There may be stuff that irritates you in everyday life-he insists on wearing his favorites, holey T-shirt, he eats sugar cereal for dinner, he still watches Saturday morning cartoons-but you like him, plain and simple.
4. You want him to meet your parents. You feel proud of him and you want to show him off-as opposed to feeling like you have to make excuses for him.
5. You can imagine a future together. You don't have to practice writing your first name with his last name, but do you periodically let your mind wander to picture a life together? Is it amazing?
6. You're not afraid to disagree with him. You know that even if you fight, he'll listen to you and won't brush you off. He takes you seriously, even when he thinks you're wrong.
7. You want to work out your major differences. If you do have crucial differences that will impact your future together-different opinions about religion, money or something else-you want to work them out with him, and you believe you can come to a conclusion that will satisfy both of you.
8. You laugh together. Laughter is one of life's simplest pleasures-you should definitely be able to crack each other up.
9. You're incredibly, utterly, surprisingly attracted to her. Physical chemistry is an undeniably important ingredient in a healthy relationship. And if she's not a classic beauty or your usual "type"? Even more reason to think she's the one.
10. It's OK to be quiet around her. You don't feel like you have to fill the space between you with chatter or other interaction. Instead, you feel an easy comfort.
11. You feel like yourself around him. You don't feel like you have to edit your thoughts; you're not self-conscious or anxious.
12. You need him the right amount. You long for him-but not too much. Some neediness is good but too much breeds discontent.
13. You don't feel too jealous. You're comfortable with him going out with his friends-even female friends. You let each other have your own lives and hobbies.
14. You feel like she makes you a better person. She makes you feel smart, funny, attractive, creative-like the best version of yourself. You feel like she brings out and complements the best parts of you.
15. She just gets you. Sometimes it's that easy. You feel like she understands some essential part of you that you can't explain or articulate. It's a warm, comfortable feeling-and one you should have with the person you marry.
because it's you
Posted in Music
Because It's You, by SNSD Tiffany
don't say that you are sorry
this isn't the end of our love to me
if we separate like this
what should I do, what should I do
I only have you as my love, but I'm not able to love
those words that really want to say, I'm not able to tell you
words telling me that we cant keep our love from gradually breaking apart
make me cry
don't say that you are thankful
I want to give you all my love
if we become strangers like this
what should I do, what should I do
I only have you as my love, but I'm not able to love
those words that really want to say, I'm not able to tell you
words telling me that we cant keep our love from gradually breaking apart
make me cry
I love u, because I love you
what should I do
it's ok even if love is painful
because you are the one I can never forget
even if you are my sorrowful destiny, I can't let go of you
because it's you, the one I love
because to me, you are the one
miss.hope.
Posted in Daily Inspirations
singing along with my own lyrics...
becoming a DIY songwriter...
studying architecture is indeed time consuming...and sometimes tiring...
does it mean I do not have passion for it? I certainly do not think so.
I love architecture, I love the effect that architecture can bring to mankind, and I truly wish that I can be an architect who does that with architecture, along with my call to reach out for the poor...
but I am still a human who needs food and rest...
I am still a human who can laugh and cry with emotions...
I miss those times...
. when I can sit in the car by the airport watching planes taking off and landing on...
. traveling to places around the world, looking at different lifestyles, expressions, interactions, activities, architecture, etc..camping with church friends, exploring around and chatting overnight doing crazy stuff...
. following my mum to shopping and dad to work...they are all filled with signs of aging now...Im worried I will lost them one day...
I hope for the times...
. when I can fly myself in one plane one day...
. when I can explore around with my camera capturing all the droplets of life of mankind....
. when building and nature coexists...
. when I can have friends that aren't with me just for the sake of what I can give them...
. when I can have a soul mate that shares the same frequency as me, be it guy or girl...is it true that guys are harder to share things out? lol
. when I can see the world, or at least Malaysia being a peaceful country with low crime rates and united citizens regardless of culture and background...
these are things that I truly opt for in my life...
all these are the only things able to put a smile in my heart...
but none of them are happening nowadays...
work can be a part of it but should not be the whole...
I need a breakthrough!
May 6, 2012
放。
Posted in Love
今天，
突然有人说我还放不下她，是吗？。。。
说放，的确没完全放下，我也不会忘记她。
她是我的过去，是我的回忆；
曾是我的最爱，是我的未来。
虽然爱情已离了我，但我不会将她撤销。
她是我深爱过，愿终生陪伴的。
这，又怎能说放就放？
有人说人毕竟需要爱情。
的确，我需要。。。
但，不会再轻易踏入爱情了。
爱情的脆弱，爱情的背叛；
爱情的伤痛，爱情的离别。
这一切，我都不想再经历。
至少，如今我仍未对爱恢复信心。
当寂寞在我心中叩门时，能告诉自己的，就是忍耐。
神如果是要让我终生单身，我就跟。
神如果为我预备了会真心爱我的她，我也会努力追求。
一切唯有交托，凡事先求神的国和神的义。
我深信，神的预备，那一位愿意和我分享生活的她终会出现。
生命是脆弱的，人没多少时间可在这世上徘徊。
人生的意义，唯有向着标杆勇敢向前。
爱情，不会是我生命的主角。
爱神的人，方能真心爱他的伴侣。
May 5, 2012
COURAGEOUS
Posted in Daily Inspirations, Movies
Watched this movie during tertiary fellowship this morning. A very touching and inspirational movie indeed, from the creators of Fireproof (another inspiring movie). Thou I am yet to be a father, there are still other elements that touched my heart. The whole story is roughly about 4 policemen and 1 good friend of them living up their daily life being a father. There are failures, temptations, lost of dearest, etc. throughout their life. As a father, how are they going to give the responsibilities and love their family? A must watch movie!
The movie started out with a blast when a man was fighting a car-stealer hanging on to the car for few streets and lastly succeeded in stopping the criminals. And to my surprise what he is trying to save is not the car, but his baby daughter inside the car. When he crawled half dead towards his car and opened the door revealing the crying baby, my tears went down as well.
The part that strikes deeply into my heart is after all 5 of them did the resolution in a grand ceremony and yet when the reality of life are greatly influencing their standing, how do they react? 1 of them 'lost the wheel' and got himself involved in drug dealings, even as a policemen, he knows it is wrong but yet he still does it, with only the reason to earn more money for living. When he ended up in the jail, he finally understands his mistakes as a Husband and as a Father. Another one stand in righteousness when the boss wanted him to join himself for corruption in exchange with higher position and increased salary, but it turns out to be just a test where the boss wants to find the most rightful person for the manager post. He has been struggling with financial burden before meeting these policemen friends, and he certainly does not want to go back to the life of living in poverty. Comparing the eagerness to provide the best for your family and to obey God's saying, which one will you choose? He chose to follow God's path and in the end succeeded. Our real life may not seem to be really that nice but it is true that as long as we follow God's path, He will provide everything for us. The third one actually has a terrible childhood with his father leaving him behind since young and never ever cared about him. With God's grace, he finally forgive his father whose already dead wishing that he can meet him in heaven. For the main character, who has been a terrible father before the death of his daughter finally realized and get nearer to God thus loving his wife and son more. Willing to put aside his own ego and age but to choose to spend more time for his son. Finally he is able to influence others with his own experiences and changes of life he has made.
A strong message conveyed in the plot is that many juveniles nowadays are caused by an irresponsible father that do not care and lead the family well. I agree with that. The most effective way to solve youngsters problem is to tackle it from their family.
Besides that, the plot is a bit different from Fireproof where Courageous shows the weakness of mankind when forced by the cruelness of reality. When things does not seem to be right in your eyes but God wants us to keep going and not give up, for He is always guiding us and providing us with everything that we need to serve our purpose of our lives. Be strong and courageous as God will never leave us behind!
主恩满满！
Posted in Daily Inspirations
今天真是主恩满满！早上顺利完成 ATRIA 的工作；傍晚小组有糖水喝，因为小组所以去了祷告会，又因为祷告会，我坚定了自己未来的目标！祷告会后回到房又得知 PTPTN 的钱终于进了！感谢神！
今晚祷告会有关于国家。透过小组分享，向神宣告自己在未来要成立一个肢体，服务马来西亚穷苦的人民 ，确保每一位小孩都可得到好的教育，要栽培有建造力的未来主人翁！
这个梦想，自从中学时期就已经听见神的呼召。渐渐的，经过了许许多多的锻炼与肯定，失去了六年的感情，又毫无经意地接触到 Teach For Malaysia 和 Harvest Centre 的事工，最近对这看见更加清楚。但愿神继续带领，让我的目标可以达成，也希望有同伴可以彼此鼓励与扶持。为了更美好的未来，加油！
今晚祷告会有关于国家。透过小组分享，向神宣告自己在未来要成立一个肢体，服务马来西亚穷苦的人民 ，确保每一位小孩都可得到好的教育，要栽培有建造力的未来主人翁！
这个梦想，自从中学时期就已经听见神的呼召。渐渐的，经过了许许多多的锻炼与肯定，失去了六年的感情，又毫无经意地接触到 Teach For Malaysia 和 Harvest Centre 的事工，最近对这看见更加清楚。但愿神继续带领，让我的目标可以达成，也希望有同伴可以彼此鼓励与扶持。为了更美好的未来，加油！
May 4, 2012
Posted in Music
突然发现他们的合唱，太棒了！
出自星光大道的关诗敏，清纯有力的歌声！
一眼瞬間 (In A Moment) - Jason Chen x Sharon Kwan Cover
白茫茫的星光 洒在长长路上
想念的冰凉 你知道吗
你浅浅的微笑 深似海的眼光
都能掀起我 滔天的巨浪
你相信吗 这是命吗
这次我们放弃抵抗 哪怕拥抱
在身上 画下深深的伤
只要看你一眼一瞬间 哪怕是最后画面
我的世界 因为爱过而完美
谁都不该离太远
只要看你一眼一瞬间 足够我熬过千年
我不后悔 爱若让末日提前
我们要一起 好好迎接那句点
白茫茫的星光 洒在长长路上
想念的冰凉 你知道吗
你浅浅的微笑 深似海的眼光
都能掀起我 滔天的巨浪
你相信吗 这是命吗
这次我们放弃抵抗 哪怕拥抱
在身上 画下深深的伤
只要看你一眼一瞬间 哪怕是最后画面
我的世界 因为爱过而完美
谁都不该离太远
只要看你一眼一瞬间 足够我熬过千年
我不后悔 爱若让末日提前
我们要一起 好好迎接那句点
如果相爱是错 错过又算什么
这一次我们 宁死不放手
往彼此的心里跳 跳过天荒地老
wo oh ...
只要看你一眼一瞬间 哪怕是最后画面
我的世界 因为爱过而完美
谁都不该离太远
只要看你一眼一瞬间 足够我熬过千年
我不后悔 爱若让末日提前
我们要一起 好好迎接那句点
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被風吹过的夏天 (SummerBreeze) - Jason Chen x Sharon Kwan Cover
May 3, 2012
Clean? Dirty?
Posted in Malaysia
Bersih 3.0 rally has started and ended on 28th April, 2012. With the aims of asking government for a cleaner electoral system. Just that simple! But since it's related with politic, things get complicated. It is supposed to be a peaceful sit & protest rally, but it ended up with teargases, fights, vandalism, etc. Some say it's the evil side of the protesters, so the government is right and the citizens are wrong; some say it's a set up by ruling party to put blame onto the Bersih NGO, lots of saying, which is right and which is wrong? the truth may not be that important. As Malaysians are easily influenced by medias and friends, truth seems to be what is said by majority, adults lack of the independent to search for the real truth. And with Malaysia government's control over certain aspects, truth are sometimes never revealed. Only those who are involved will truly understand. So what is the future of Malaysia? with the system and culture that we have now, evolving from the past, the future is to be declining more or we have a chance to become better?
Looking on the comments on facebook, again it's sad seeing lots of naive replies relating Bersih with racial and religion issues. Yes, Malaysia might be having these problems but it is not what is aimed by Bersih participants. Political parties might be influencing the activity but certainly not race and religion. Bersih is not fighting for any specific race nor religion. Bersih is fighting for a clean and fair election where every vote counts and weighs the same. If our current ruling party has faith with their job done and has nothing to hide what is the need to go against Bersih? Just think. Why is Barisan National so afraid of losing? Why is Barisan always portraying the message that they should not lose?...A healthy democratic country should have proper political system where citizens choose their leaders fairly and leaders have the possibilities to be changed if they do not do their work well enough for the citizens. However, this is not seen in Malaysia. Malaysia has been ruled by Barisan for more than 50 years, lately these few years when opposition parties started to strengthen and some has been able to represent the citizen better than Barisan, things start to change. Lots of conspiracies and tactics are used to make sure that Barisan remains as government ruling party. With a lot of problems created by Barisan yet the votes seem to be holding them as government. Are the votes really being cast fairly by Malaysians? Are there something behind that public do not know? Only God and those involved know...
Let us all continue to pray for Malaysia and work harder for a better Malaysia. Malaysia is my homeland, even though I am a Chinese and a Christian, I love Malaysia. I have never thought of overpowering Malays or Indians or any other races. I just wish we all live peacefully together and we tackle issues constructively based on the issue itself and not the race or religion involved.
Looking on the comments on facebook, again it's sad seeing lots of naive replies relating Bersih with racial and religion issues. Yes, Malaysia might be having these problems but it is not what is aimed by Bersih participants. Political parties might be influencing the activity but certainly not race and religion. Bersih is not fighting for any specific race nor religion. Bersih is fighting for a clean and fair election where every vote counts and weighs the same. If our current ruling party has faith with their job done and has nothing to hide what is the need to go against Bersih? Just think. Why is Barisan National so afraid of losing? Why is Barisan always portraying the message that they should not lose?...A healthy democratic country should have proper political system where citizens choose their leaders fairly and leaders have the possibilities to be changed if they do not do their work well enough for the citizens. However, this is not seen in Malaysia. Malaysia has been ruled by Barisan for more than 50 years, lately these few years when opposition parties started to strengthen and some has been able to represent the citizen better than Barisan, things start to change. Lots of conspiracies and tactics are used to make sure that Barisan remains as government ruling party. With a lot of problems created by Barisan yet the votes seem to be holding them as government. Are the votes really being cast fairly by Malaysians? Are there something behind that public do not know? Only God and those involved know...
Let us all continue to pray for Malaysia and work harder for a better Malaysia. Malaysia is my homeland, even though I am a Chinese and a Christian, I love Malaysia. I have never thought of overpowering Malays or Indians or any other races. I just wish we all live peacefully together and we tackle issues constructively based on the issue itself and not the race or religion involved.
UTM - Bahau - Juasseh - UTM
Posted in Travel
四月的最后一天，我尽然驾了人生的第一次250公里，一路从工艺大学到马口卫理公会。这么远的路程，就为了看看久违了的朋友过得如何。非常感恩神保守一路平安，车子没发脾气，车内四人也有说有笑。原本还有点担心，因为身体状况没很好，这星期又有很多事情得完成。但还是没后悔！这次的旅程，其实是为了探望一位大学姐妹，毕业后就到了Juasseh当老师。她是透过参与Teach For Malaysia到那里服务，以老师的身份把爱与关怀带给那些有需要的学生。非常棒的一位姐妹，非常棒的一份委身。与我的决心有点相似，希望可以透过她继续地激励自己不要放弃。
虽然这两天没很多的时间交流，因为白天与姐妹们一同参加马口教会的家庭营。讲员尽是万富奇牧师！马口的弟兄姐妹也非常热情，非常有爱心。虽然我们是第一次，也不会继续参与他们，他们还是依然把我们当一家人了！营会参与者多为长辈们，但他们的活力与参与度让我大大吃惊了！我原本只想静静地去享受平静的爱心，但他们的热情，让我非得一样尽力地去参与马口的大家庭。
晚间，第一个给了‘复仇者’ - Avengers 这部电影。第二个才真正有机会大家一起聊天。已经好久好久没这种感觉了。就这样纯粹地闲聊，没任何科技的干扰，没任何外在享受的干扰。其实有些事情很想说，但不知为何又没说，也没人提起。可能有些事情是无需说出来的吧，就让时间来决定！但我相信四位姐妹们这两天的相聚应该很开心吧！小小的一点付出，可以带给她们欢乐，这就足够了。
这次的旅程，虽然感觉上自己真有点像司机，哈哈！但总算自己的目的达到了。 但愿神继续赐福于这么棒的一位姐妹！继续透过她去祝福更多的人！在这深深地祝福她。。。要加油！坚决持守！
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