I just can't believe I could not stop blogging! Thoughts just keep coming!
The road trip we've had was very eventful:
1) Started with the lost of an iphone 4 and a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 during our adventure trip into one of the natural cave in Ipoh. (Both the phones was water damaged due to leakage in a resealable bag!) Thank God for saving the Xperia X10, but the iphone 4 was claimed to be dead. Seriously still hoping it'll function miraculously after some time.
2) Followed by a car accident in Singapore, where the bumper of the car was ripped off, and some dents at the body of the car. Thank God again for protection that none of us got injured.
Well, some of these events might have happened due to our own faults. But it did remind me of God's blessings in our lives. Material things that we possessed might be lost due to various incidents, but the relationships and friendships are for a whole life time! God indeed had awakened me of how blessed I am with the people that He has placed in my life! None of you have came across my path by accident, God has placed you here for a reason!
Will I be a blessing in your life?! I do hope so!
ff
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Great Start of the Year!
I've been feeling a little emotional for the past few days. Ever since the final closing of the road trip. This trip (refer to previous post) has indeed foster the bonds between the 5 of us! We've got to know each other better through the midnight sharings and laughters.
My life now just feel so much emptiness without their presence. I know, we'll be meeting each other in like 3-4 weeks time. But things are just gonna be different! We might not be able to meet each other so frequently due to commitments in studies and church. I seriously do hope that in this new year of 2011, I'll make sure I'll be there to encourage them and spur them as we grow close in Him! And I do hope that we can cherish every moments that we still have together (before any of us graduate and head somewhere else)!
Indeed, this is a great start of the year! Hopefully the coming months are gonna be better!
Off,
FF
My life now just feel so much emptiness without their presence. I know, we'll be meeting each other in like 3-4 weeks time. But things are just gonna be different! We might not be able to meet each other so frequently due to commitments in studies and church. I seriously do hope that in this new year of 2011, I'll make sure I'll be there to encourage them and spur them as we grow close in Him! And I do hope that we can cherish every moments that we still have together (before any of us graduate and head somewhere else)!
Indeed, this is a great start of the year! Hopefully the coming months are gonna be better!
Off,
FF
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Friendships
Another year has yet passed! It was such a great start of the year to spend time with a bunch of your friends. Travelling around together has indeed opened up ourselves for sharing, laughters, tears, frights and joy! It's only been a day since we all last met (and to one 5 days), and yet, I'm missing you guys!
The fun trip started all the way up north in Penang, where we got stuffed with window shopping, food, the crazy driving around, jet ski and banana boat rides. There after, in Ipoh with much more food, more window shopping, climbing up and down in the pitch-black cave of Ipoh, visits to some of the tourist attractions. We have definitely gained lots of weight throughout. The journey continued down south to KL, where we get to experience the unwanted technical problems in the LRT, where doors do not open when they supposed to! We had much fun walking around in major shopping complexes, visited Sunway Lagoon where they snatch your money like crazy! Nevertheless, we experienced and challenged ourselves to the max, with three Tomahawks rides in a row, two pirate ship rides and reverse bungee ride for 2! :P Fun fun fun!
The trip continues with our last pit stop at Singapore. We've been brought to lots of shopping places, and INTERESTING food - fried mars bars, bak chor mee, chili crabs... And all the cars were parked as if they are in show rooms! Shiny floors, cars, toilets, heart-to-heart talks are still freshly in my mind! Indeed, what a nice 2 weeks! Thanks guys for being there and the accompaniment! I sincerely hope that we can all cherish these friendships and encourage one another as we journey through the years!
Signed,
ff
The fun trip started all the way up north in Penang, where we got stuffed with window shopping, food, the crazy driving around, jet ski and banana boat rides. There after, in Ipoh with much more food, more window shopping, climbing up and down in the pitch-black cave of Ipoh, visits to some of the tourist attractions. We have definitely gained lots of weight throughout. The journey continued down south to KL, where we get to experience the unwanted technical problems in the LRT, where doors do not open when they supposed to! We had much fun walking around in major shopping complexes, visited Sunway Lagoon where they snatch your money like crazy! Nevertheless, we experienced and challenged ourselves to the max, with three Tomahawks rides in a row, two pirate ship rides and reverse bungee ride for 2! :P Fun fun fun!
The trip continues with our last pit stop at Singapore. We've been brought to lots of shopping places, and INTERESTING food - fried mars bars, bak chor mee, chili crabs... And all the cars were parked as if they are in show rooms! Shiny floors, cars, toilets, heart-to-heart talks are still freshly in my mind! Indeed, what a nice 2 weeks! Thanks guys for being there and the accompaniment! I sincerely hope that we can all cherish these friendships and encourage one another as we journey through the years!
Signed,
ff
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Back in Tanah Airku!
It's the time of the year when everyone tries to escape the warm summer!
Of course, I also joined the fun and flew back to my beloved Tanah Air! The weather here is warm and humid, just like how it should be. My craving for Nasi Lemak, Chili Crab is finally satisfied!
I'm gonna stay here for a few more months, I'm sure it's gonna be awesome!
To all my friends who are back in their home country, have a great holiday ahead!
Cheers,
FF
Of course, I also joined the fun and flew back to my beloved Tanah Air! The weather here is warm and humid, just like how it should be. My craving for Nasi Lemak, Chili Crab is finally satisfied!
I'm gonna stay here for a few more months, I'm sure it's gonna be awesome!
To all my friends who are back in their home country, have a great holiday ahead!
Cheers,
FF
Monday, August 30, 2010
Semangat Patriotik
It's has been very very long since I last posted on this blog!
Malaysia's Independence Day is up tomorrow! I have never felt this feeling of patriotic before. I always wanted to leave Malaysia due to uncountable reasonssss.. And now, after being away for so long, I started to miss Malaysia...
After all, I am still "Anak Malaysia". This year, I'm very proud to be able to meet a few former choir members, and we're going to perform on the street here in Australia by singing patriotic songs! And I'm actually very proud and excited about it!
Proud to be Anak Malaysia!
ff
Malaysia's Independence Day is up tomorrow! I have never felt this feeling of patriotic before. I always wanted to leave Malaysia due to uncountable reasonssss.. And now, after being away for so long, I started to miss Malaysia...
After all, I am still "Anak Malaysia". This year, I'm very proud to be able to meet a few former choir members, and we're going to perform on the street here in Australia by singing patriotic songs! And I'm actually very proud and excited about it!
Proud to be Anak Malaysia!
ff
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
My Deepest Prayer for the right "You"
Dear God, I know that she's out there. The one that I'm supposed to share my whole life with. And in time, you'll show her to me. Will you take care of her? Comfort her? And protect her? Until the day we meet. Let her know, my heart is beating with hers. ♥
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In a dream, I hold you close
Embracing you with my hands
You gazed at me with eyes full of love
And made me understand
That I was meant to share it with you
My heart, my mind, and my soul
Then I open my eyes and all i see
Reality shows I'm alone
But I know some day you'll be by my side
Cause I know God's just waiting 'til the time is right
God will you keep her safe from the thunderstorm?
When the day is cold, will you keep her warm?
When darkness falls, will you please shine her the way?
God will you let her know that I love her
So when there's no one there that she's not alone?
Just close her eyes and let her know
My heart is beating with hers
So I pray until that day
When our hearts will beat as one
I will wait so patiently
For that day to come
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In a dream, I hold you close
Embracing you with my hands
You gazed at me with eyes full of love
And made me understand
That I was meant to share it with you
My heart, my mind, and my soul
Then I open my eyes and all i see
Reality shows I'm alone
But I know some day you'll be by my side
Cause I know God's just waiting 'til the time is right
God will you keep her safe from the thunderstorm?
When the day is cold, will you keep her warm?
When darkness falls, will you please shine her the way?
God will you let her know that I love her
So when there's no one there that she's not alone?
Just close her eyes and let her know
My heart is beating with hers
So I pray until that day
When our hearts will beat as one
I will wait so patiently
For that day to come
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
Hour of darkness
Today is Earth Hour day. We are encouraged to off our lights from 8.30pm - 9.30pm. But for me, I can't be bother switching my lights on after sunset. So I spent my whole evening thinking and reflecting upon my life.
Well, many random thoughts did flash across my mind, and I'm not sure they are useful. But one thing I must note, is a short book from the Discovery Series of RBC of which I've read in late December. The words in the book are still so clear in my heart. The title of the book was "The Mockery and the Majesty of Calvary".
As per the title says, the book was mainly about the Good Friday story - the Crucifixion of Christ. Yes, it's only a week away from Good Friday and Easter. Reflecting upon the scripture, this period that Christ has gone through, can be dramatic to someone, can be gruesome, but for me, it's awesome! Let me clarify, isn't it awesome that God sent His OWN Son as an atonement for our sins, the greatest sinners of the whole universe? We definitely is not worthy of Him to die for us, for because of His great love and mercy, Christ died for us to reconcile us back to the Father.
We cannot even imagine of the suffering that Christ has gone through. Quoting from the book that I've mentioned earlier.
The Torture of The Cross
The physical aspects of crucifixion event were excruciating. The cross was laid on the ground and the condemned stretched upon it. Historians believe that the nails - 9 to 12 inches long - were probably not driven through the palms of the hands but rather through the spaces between the small bones of the wrist. This would take the nail through the main nerve center leading to the hand and would prevent the executed individual from pulling the nail through the fleshy webbing of the hand and attempting escape - as if that were ever possible. The victim's feet would then be overlapped and, with knees slightly bent, forced onto a small pedestal on the cross. Once the condemned was nailed to the cross, the executioners would hoist it up with ropes and drop it into a prepared hole in the ground where the cross would come crashing down with a thud. It seems ridiculously obvious to say, but all of this would have been unbelievably painful. The nails would have felt like flaming pokers to the nerves and muscles of the hands and feet. The lifting would have been disorienting, perhaps even resulting in momentary vertigo. Most painful of all, however, would have been when the cross was dropped into the ground. The jolt would have resulted in a violent pulling of the victim's shoulders and elbows - which were unable to "give" under the forceful wrenching of the body. This often resulted in shoulder separations and shoulder dislocations, which would have been horrific. Yet as terrifyingly brutal as all of this was, it was only the beginning...
Well, the article continues on describing the physical pain of someone who was condemned of a cross sentence. But as for Christ, the most painful of all, is the separation from God throughout the whole crucifixion process.
Why? Why did Christ has to suffer these? Because of the love of Christ. Yes, as Christian in this modern living world, it's hard to resist the temptation of the world, remembering that the teaching of Paul in Romans 12:2 "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Yes, it IS hard! But, how difficult is this compared to the suffering that Christ gone through back in those days? Brothers and Sisters, let us hold on to Christ, for He has victory over all! Let us seek Him for strength and wisdom as we carry our cross daily. May we all be strong and bold in Him and bring the gospel to the unreached!
Shalom!
Well, many random thoughts did flash across my mind, and I'm not sure they are useful. But one thing I must note, is a short book from the Discovery Series of RBC of which I've read in late December. The words in the book are still so clear in my heart. The title of the book was "The Mockery and the Majesty of Calvary".
As per the title says, the book was mainly about the Good Friday story - the Crucifixion of Christ. Yes, it's only a week away from Good Friday and Easter. Reflecting upon the scripture, this period that Christ has gone through, can be dramatic to someone, can be gruesome, but for me, it's awesome! Let me clarify, isn't it awesome that God sent His OWN Son as an atonement for our sins, the greatest sinners of the whole universe? We definitely is not worthy of Him to die for us, for because of His great love and mercy, Christ died for us to reconcile us back to the Father.
We cannot even imagine of the suffering that Christ has gone through. Quoting from the book that I've mentioned earlier.
The Torture of The Cross
The physical aspects of crucifixion event were excruciating. The cross was laid on the ground and the condemned stretched upon it. Historians believe that the nails - 9 to 12 inches long - were probably not driven through the palms of the hands but rather through the spaces between the small bones of the wrist. This would take the nail through the main nerve center leading to the hand and would prevent the executed individual from pulling the nail through the fleshy webbing of the hand and attempting escape - as if that were ever possible. The victim's feet would then be overlapped and, with knees slightly bent, forced onto a small pedestal on the cross. Once the condemned was nailed to the cross, the executioners would hoist it up with ropes and drop it into a prepared hole in the ground where the cross would come crashing down with a thud. It seems ridiculously obvious to say, but all of this would have been unbelievably painful. The nails would have felt like flaming pokers to the nerves and muscles of the hands and feet. The lifting would have been disorienting, perhaps even resulting in momentary vertigo. Most painful of all, however, would have been when the cross was dropped into the ground. The jolt would have resulted in a violent pulling of the victim's shoulders and elbows - which were unable to "give" under the forceful wrenching of the body. This often resulted in shoulder separations and shoulder dislocations, which would have been horrific. Yet as terrifyingly brutal as all of this was, it was only the beginning...
Well, the article continues on describing the physical pain of someone who was condemned of a cross sentence. But as for Christ, the most painful of all, is the separation from God throughout the whole crucifixion process.
Why? Why did Christ has to suffer these? Because of the love of Christ. Yes, as Christian in this modern living world, it's hard to resist the temptation of the world, remembering that the teaching of Paul in Romans 12:2 "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Yes, it IS hard! But, how difficult is this compared to the suffering that Christ gone through back in those days? Brothers and Sisters, let us hold on to Christ, for He has victory over all! Let us seek Him for strength and wisdom as we carry our cross daily. May we all be strong and bold in Him and bring the gospel to the unreached!
Shalom!
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