Was driving back home late, when I stumbled upon these shops. Both of them were next to each other. Their names?
*Restoran Wee Kean Fatt
and
*Kedai So Kean Wee
Such intense rivalry. Wonder if it's a love affair turned bad. Hmm...
*Restoran = restaurant
*Kedai = Shop
*Fatt = make money
Saturday, January 31, 2004
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Brotherhood
Watched 'Return of the King' recently. It was a great movie and a befitting finale for a trilogy and the works of JRR Tolkien. All except dat some people complained dat it was too gay (especially the action between Samwise and Frodo) *Sighhh*Some ppl just need to grow up
However, that kind of fellowship existed even in the bible. 1 Samuel 18:1-4 speaks about 2 friends, David and Jonathan, who despite opposition developed a bond of friendship. So deep it was the Jonathan loved David as his own soul. (yea, they're not gay u know)
1 Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father's house anymore. 3 Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan took off the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, even to his sword and his bow and his belt.
Singleness is a time where you learn more to serve God and also a time of building meaningful friendships with ppl from both sexes. (heh, got that from some book I read in Canaanland today) Many times, we Christians think as long as we get attached (or hitched) with that someone, we're going to live happily ever after. But what happens if the feelings run out and you find yourself married to someone you can't relate to?
Building friendships with people of the same sex not only teaches us relationship skills, it also helps fill the gap/void that comes from a God given desire to be attached. Together comes giving, sacrifice and finally, loving your friend as much as you love your soul (I'm not gay u know, so you dun have to worry). It could only help us later on in life, even in marriage (what? You think you only stare at her the whole day round and say I love you and it's going to work?)
Now, anyone for a third round of Return of the King?
However, that kind of fellowship existed even in the bible. 1 Samuel 18:1-4 speaks about 2 friends, David and Jonathan, who despite opposition developed a bond of friendship. So deep it was the Jonathan loved David as his own soul. (yea, they're not gay u know)
1 Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 Saul took him that day, and would not let him go home to his father's house anymore. 3 Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan took off the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, even to his sword and his bow and his belt.
Singleness is a time where you learn more to serve God and also a time of building meaningful friendships with ppl from both sexes. (heh, got that from some book I read in Canaanland today) Many times, we Christians think as long as we get attached (or hitched) with that someone, we're going to live happily ever after. But what happens if the feelings run out and you find yourself married to someone you can't relate to?
Building friendships with people of the same sex not only teaches us relationship skills, it also helps fill the gap/void that comes from a God given desire to be attached. Together comes giving, sacrifice and finally, loving your friend as much as you love your soul (I'm not gay u know, so you dun have to worry). It could only help us later on in life, even in marriage (what? You think you only stare at her the whole day round and say I love you and it's going to work?)
Now, anyone for a third round of Return of the King?
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
The angpau affair
Every year, CNY would be an affair whereby we(the youths) go around visiting other youths, leaders and also the Pastors. Going in packs of 4-5 cars, the host would usually come out with some interesting ways to collect the prized angpaus
1) Normal way - just collect, eat cookies and get fat. Hmm, not much of a challenge
2) Lucky draw - a stack of Angpaus. Mostly rm 5. A few rm 10. One rm 50. Try your luck.
3) Bible quiz - Here's where it get's a bit unfair. As it's usually held in Ps Ron's and another in Ps Jeremiah's house, questions are asked based on the pastor's choice
And here's an example how it goes
'Charmaine. At what age did Jesus enter the ministry?'
'30?'
'Correct!'
*she collects her angpau*
'Ah, it's Leo's turn. Let's see which is the hardest question'
'Yea, Leo mah, so must ask him some deep stuff'
*whole room in silence anticipating the question*
'What was the name of the river that flowed when Moses hit the rock with his staff'
*Sit there in silence. Whispers beginning to be heard around. Some ppl trying to 'say' the hint*
'Aiyo Leo, like dat also dunno ar?'
*chiaklat*
Still miss them now that I'm with FGC USJ. Happy 6th day of CNY everyone~
1) Normal way - just collect, eat cookies and get fat. Hmm, not much of a challenge
2) Lucky draw - a stack of Angpaus. Mostly rm 5. A few rm 10. One rm 50. Try your luck.
3) Bible quiz - Here's where it get's a bit unfair. As it's usually held in Ps Ron's and another in Ps Jeremiah's house, questions are asked based on the pastor's choice
And here's an example how it goes
'Charmaine. At what age did Jesus enter the ministry?'
'30?'
'Correct!'
*she collects her angpau*
'Ah, it's Leo's turn. Let's see which is the hardest question'
'Yea, Leo mah, so must ask him some deep stuff'
*whole room in silence anticipating the question*
'What was the name of the river that flowed when Moses hit the rock with his staff'
*Sit there in silence. Whispers beginning to be heard around. Some ppl trying to 'say' the hint*
'Aiyo Leo, like dat also dunno ar?'
*chiaklat*
Still miss them now that I'm with FGC USJ. Happy 6th day of CNY everyone~
Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Destiny
Met up with a best friend recently. At the same age, he already owns a Mercedes S320 with a thriving IT business, while I'm still here in MMU. This lead me to ponder about what do I want to do in my life.
a) Be rich? (or die trying to be one)
b) Be happily married? (or forever trying to find the one, *ehem ehem*)
Yet, however I couldn't contemplate living life trying to fulfill either options. Having friends discussing paychecks do not help much. Sure, being rich has it's advantages, but are you sure God wants you to be rich? Could I look back when I'm 50 and say 'I've done what God's created me to do'?
And how bout marriage? Are we so focused in finding the one that we forget to serve God and put God 1st in everything? Our ultimate fulfilment should be from Christ. Getting attached (or hitched) does not transform us into someone else (unlike those romantic movies, *sigh*). We'll still have our worries, problems, troubles and boredom (yea, getting her will not make u less bored)
But one thing's for sure. When we put God 1st in everything, He'll honor us and open doors and make straight paths. The most important thing is not being rich, but being the person God wants you to be. If God called you to be a rubbish collector, then be the best rubbish collector around. That way, you're doing God's will. If God called you to be a millionaire, then don't be a pastor. You'll miss God's will for your life.
'Seek ye 1st the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you'
Hmm, about the life partner/girlfriend thingy? I wonder
a) Be rich? (or die trying to be one)
b) Be happily married? (or forever trying to find the one, *ehem ehem*)
Yet, however I couldn't contemplate living life trying to fulfill either options. Having friends discussing paychecks do not help much. Sure, being rich has it's advantages, but are you sure God wants you to be rich? Could I look back when I'm 50 and say 'I've done what God's created me to do'?
And how bout marriage? Are we so focused in finding the one that we forget to serve God and put God 1st in everything? Our ultimate fulfilment should be from Christ. Getting attached (or hitched) does not transform us into someone else (unlike those romantic movies, *sigh*). We'll still have our worries, problems, troubles and boredom (yea, getting her will not make u less bored)
But one thing's for sure. When we put God 1st in everything, He'll honor us and open doors and make straight paths. The most important thing is not being rich, but being the person God wants you to be. If God called you to be a rubbish collector, then be the best rubbish collector around. That way, you're doing God's will. If God called you to be a millionaire, then don't be a pastor. You'll miss God's will for your life.
'Seek ye 1st the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you'
Hmm, about the life partner/girlfriend thingy? I wonder
Robber doughed
Was reading 'The Star' yesterday when this article caught my attention
Robber gets the dough
BERLIN: A German baker thwarted an armed robber by bombarding him with bread rolls and cakes, police said.
The masked robber had burst in and demanded money at knifepoint.
“(The robber) was surprised there was any resistance and ran away,” police said. – Reuters
Wonder what kinda dough he was using. Roti bom?
Robber gets the dough
BERLIN: A German baker thwarted an armed robber by bombarding him with bread rolls and cakes, police said.
The masked robber had burst in and demanded money at knifepoint.
“(The robber) was surprised there was any resistance and ran away,” police said. – Reuters
Wonder what kinda dough he was using. Roti bom?
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Papa's Boy
Was having the reunion dinner with my family when Papa mentioned about seeing the doctor
'Leo, when would u be seeing the doctor?'
'Erm, later after dinner I guess'
'Need me or mama or your brother to go with you?'
'Ah, dun think so. I'm already 25'
'To me, you'll always be my little boy'
Hope you all had a good time with your family and friends too~
'Leo, when would u be seeing the doctor?'
'Erm, later after dinner I guess'
'Need me or mama or your brother to go with you?'
'Ah, dun think so. I'm already 25'
'To me, you'll always be my little boy'
Hope you all had a good time with your family and friends too~
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Being Malaysian
Was going for dinner with some friends recently at a chinese restaurant when the menu came. It was in chinese, with english translation. However, the waitress did not understand a word of english. When it was our turn to order.
'How to order this one ar?'
'Fried pork rice? dunnola'
'I know i know, just order Nasi Goreng Babi*'
Ah, the beauty of being Malaysian.
*nasi goreng babi = fried pork rice in malay. Babi does sound a little obscene though
'How to order this one ar?'
'Fried pork rice? dunnola'
'I know i know, just order Nasi Goreng Babi*'
Ah, the beauty of being Malaysian.
*nasi goreng babi = fried pork rice in malay. Babi does sound a little obscene though
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
Annual Collections
It's new year for the Chinese. Usually CNY would mean visiting houses (and if it's a relative, u're meant to sit around quietly observing the adults), getting fat from eating unnutritious cookies and finally the most important thing of them all, getting angpaus! (that is if you don't gamble all of them away at Malaysia's only official pathetic gambling den, Genting)
Didn't angpaus used to mean so much, when we're younger (ehem, not like we're dat old oso). So, here's the question to ponder. How much's your annual collection? and, ahah, is it shrinking or growing every year?
Happy Chinese New Year all my readers. May God Bless you and keep you.
Didn't angpaus used to mean so much, when we're younger (ehem, not like we're dat old oso). So, here's the question to ponder. How much's your annual collection? and, ahah, is it shrinking or growing every year?
Happy Chinese New Year all my readers. May God Bless you and keep you.
Sunday, January 18, 2004
Gas Mask
Recent news about the re-emergence of SARS and chicken flu reminded me of the haze that struck Malaysia and Indonesia, as both had us wearing gas masks (those flimsy white ones). Which brings me to the incident of the gas mask
Once, after cycling to school, I arrived to class with the gas mask on. A curious friend asked for a look at the mask, so I passed it to her before doing some Prefectorial work. When I came back, the mask was just there on the table and she ignored me. Noticing something amiss, I inpected the mask and found.... a half dried mucus stuck on the insides of the mask~!
No wonder she ignored me. Sometimes it doesn't pay being a nice guy, *Sighhh*
Once, after cycling to school, I arrived to class with the gas mask on. A curious friend asked for a look at the mask, so I passed it to her before doing some Prefectorial work. When I came back, the mask was just there on the table and she ignored me. Noticing something amiss, I inpected the mask and found.... a half dried mucus stuck on the insides of the mask~!
No wonder she ignored me. Sometimes it doesn't pay being a nice guy, *Sighhh*
Saturday, January 17, 2004
Noobie Blogger
Finally, I've joined the blogging world. This won't be your everyday-life-story-kinda-blog. Why u might ask
1) ....
2) ....
3) ....
4) It's my life. So, get a life and dun ask me why.
1) ....
2) ....
3) ....
4) It's my life. So, get a life and dun ask me why.
Friday, January 16, 2004
The Plan
Thanks to a friend, I'm currently in the running to be in the senior polls, which reminds me that graduation draws nearer.
Current own plan - none
God given dream - being part of the evangelical team to take Malaysia by storm
Gave God 2 syarats:
1) Dun haf to beg for food or money
2) A wife? (doubt it would happen given my abilities around women)
Thanks to a friend, I'm currently in the running to be in the senior polls, which reminds me that graduation draws nearer.
Current own plan - none
God given dream - being part of the evangelical team to take Malaysia by storm
Gave God 2 syarats:
1) Dun haf to beg for food or money
2) A wife? (doubt it would happen given my abilities around women)
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