Standing firm.

It makes me think now, looking at some of the people getting real distressed with problems. Small or big, no matter the scale, it's really how you learn to handle it. I think I have pass the phase of worrying too much. But of course, as people would say, if you don't worry, you're being too comfortable. That right there, I believe is questionable. My point is, the things that makes my stand a little shaky now, tends to be so different from the ones that use to bug me. Positive attitude is one thing, and I believe its not entirely just that. Relying on God is another whole thing. The big and small struggles that took place, seems the same to me now. It's still, a struggle. To comprehend? Who needs to?
God has taught me to take problems lightly. No need to make a big fuss about it, or tell the world how much of a difficult you're in. Just ask, and pray and He will provide. I've just been given so much from God, that I can't help but to share. Who needs a lending hand?

Patience is another. A person has showed me the type of patience that Christ has been teaching. Well, not one, but many. This one, in particular, blow me away with how a person can choose. Choices, is what God has given to us. It's such a privilege to be given a choice. And who are the ones that will choose to use it wisely? We can choose to look at a person's inner beauty, and not outward or the filthy things one does outside. Or simply how a person dresses. Just because it looks weird 'generally', does it really matter to you? Like if there's one person, just one person besides you in this world, would you care? And if you said yes, will that affect how you would talk to that particular person? I'm going way off topic here from the start, but you know how when a person says things spontaneously, those are the ones that really makes you think?

Usually, they say this. Wake up, and stop drowning yourself in the world. It's time to come back to the Lord. Seeing how most of us are so shaken in our faith, that causes our actions that are extremely frowned upon. But listen to this instead. If you have made a decision to be devoted to God, you will. Unless you allow yourself an opportunity to take a rest from living a Christ life. So, don't blame God for your wrong doing. And don't sigh about living a Christian life, for it is productive. So much that only God sees it. Don't 'promote' your Christian life to be so miserable and sacrificial, because Jesus didn't. If you would really look into experiencing it, it really isn't. At one point I thought myself that no one could live a life that's God-pleasing. But now I completely take back those words/thoughts. And why you ask? Because its simply, a life that is victorious! Now, to mention that I'm living a life that's victorious is a pretty big claim you'd say. But I never exaggerate things (at least not learn to anymore) so know, that there is a huge and awesome mystery that lies beneath a life that awaits you.

The Perfect Spirit.

Once, even myself gets thrilled and running with the whole feeling of a little 'fun'. The kind of fun most of the people my age understands. But not to the point where, it actually became a part of my lifestyle. It's funny though. Now, I plainly don't get thrilled by anything anymore. Just knowing God's greatness, is sufficient to spend the rest of my days. Think I'm boring? I think I simply don't do most of what everyone else does. Take it this way. I don't find excitement it all the fuss everyone's talking about. I don't find my joy in clubs. I don't find the thrill in 'men talk'. I don't find a my talent that special anymore. The fact that God has made everyone special in specific things, is already mind-boggling. Obstacles somehow, do get in my way, and in everyone else's. The way to tackle it reflects on how positive and God fearing you would be.

I learnt great things. I have been taught, that we can't please everyone in the world. But there is also sacrifice, for a sacrifice shows devotion. I have experienced, that silence is one of the biggest tools a God fearing man can use, yet being firm in our words and stand is crucial. I learnt a try, is a try. No one man, shall preach the first words and expect a miracle to take place the next second. For a seed grows as it gets watered. Trials might being making its way to you, but be still and know that He is God.

The world might preach similar to what God's people will. Yet half truth is a whole lie. Our Lord God is so flawless that He cannot be a 'half'. Sometimes, it takes a man to come to humility and understand, rather than speaking a thousand words and make a fool of himself. Oh yes, I come across with em everyday. How smart he may sound, he'll be blown away by God's greatness. Three years knowing my Lord Jesus, and it felt like He has taught me forever. God was there, and will always be around. Worldly happiness shall fade away and come to misery. It just gets more exciting by the day!! It's a joy worth shouting for! The blinded men will never get understanding of the joy as I speak, no matter how the times I repeat. God, take hold and shine Your glory!

I wish I could tell as many, on how God has touched me. Made me cry, humble, and ponder upon his greatness! I wish, I could be like Eunice, who had the ever loving heart to share and reflect on the Christ likeness. I'm starting to miss her. Yet I worry not. For it's all in God's hands. If you've known me for who I was almost 10 years ago or even 4, you should know I speak no words close to what I just did. Yet I'm changed. And it was Him who did it. Praise be to Him!

The Secrets Men Keep.

"The Secrets Men Keep"
How Men Make Life and Love Tougher Than It Has to Be
Stephen Arterburn

Have yet to read this book. I'm sure it's pretty similar to the well recommended 'Wild at Heart' book, that explains why God has made men to be as they are. Why they talk, act and feel in different ways, but universally similar.

Another book I bought, is titled 'Secret Believers', basically explains on what happens when muslims turn to Christ. Written by Brother Andrew and Al Janssen, author of the multi-million selling God's Smuggler.

Once again, God has reminded me how He does things in great ways. So great we can't even grasp. Happy Easter everyone. It's good knowing the background of Easter :)

Go Vegan!

I was given an assignment, and it was to conduct a still life photoshoot. Not the best photography for me, but being given an assignment, I pretty much had no choice. I sat down down at my balcony, giving my imagination a treat while listening to Angels and Airwaves. It was awesome. My imagination wasn't drawn to work though. It was pretty much my interpretation of what the song made me feel like. It gave me that hope I needed, knowing that God is almighty and loving. Just how Tom quotes it from the Bible, "Turning water into wine". Now I'm not too particular about choosing an object for a still life photo shoot. Then it took me a few seconds, thinking I just bought two pair of Macbeths. One for me, another for her. That's three now by the way. I thought it would be pretty cool if I had chosen the Eliot as my item! So i gave it a little bit of research, and I found a couple of interesting things. I knew Macbeth was founded by Tom, but not sure what does it have to do with the Vegan thing. Tom, being a Vegan, maybe an initial thought. But I went through the official site, and learned that all Macbeth footwears are vegan as well! Made by the best vegan material. So that explains the whole 'marijuana-like leaf'. That leaf is actually from the Hemp plant. Almost similar to the Marijuana leaf, coming from the same family but different somehow because Hemp plants are used widely to manufacture products of wear.

The few facts just made me more proud of wearing one. Though I'm not a Vegan. But who cares. You musicians, extreme sports athletes, and vegans, let's all join the Macbeth Vegan movement!

Guess who I met few hours ago in my student housing. Ian Jerome Leong! For you who grew up with me, you know how much of a coincidence is that! And it's so ironic, how I wanted to post things about Macbeth when the last post Pam did, was that. Oh yes, that is your soon-to-be shoe, Ms. Muljono.

PaintJob

For days, I've been vowing to give my bike a paintjob, but I couldn't afford any time to spare for it. Now, finally did it. Hopefully I don't get too hooked on about biking. Even posting this got me thinking if I'm starting to become a bike freak. Anyways, the previous color on it was metallic silver with blue stickers on every corner. Couldn't help it but to give it a 'life'. I mean, the previous look was such a pitty. I thought of giving it a flat/matte white alongside with flat/matte black for rims, suspension, and handle that compliments the white. Almost making it like a stuntbike or a Bmx. My very first attempt of a paint job. Turned out okay actually. I don't long for a road bike anymore.

Random Bike Trips

Como Beach Bike Trip.

I bought a second-hand bike the past three days, and have been really putting a lot of use to it. Saves me so much time, instead of walking. Plus, I get to go on cross-country trips with Sam and Adrian. Last night, we went biking in the midnight, almost to the city which is approximately 40 minutes ride. I'll never be able to enjoy biking in KL as much as I do here. This place is made for bikes! The pathways, roads and bridges.

Just came back from a trip to Como Beach. The guys went before this, and told me the amount of jellyfishes are actually scary. It breeds so 'much' up to a point its ridiculous. But I suppose they're not poisonous, because swimming in the rivers is not prohibited. Como Beach is not really a beach, but a river bank. Got its name probably because of the sands, therefore it qualifies the title 'beach'. Again, a 30 minute ride to Como. The thrill of speed and the wind is indescribable. Never had so much fun biking.

Here are the bunch of photos.

One of the hundreds of washed ashore dead jellyfishes.

Poking the jellyfish with a twig.

Adrian, Sam and I






A gigantic pelican. How beautiful.










Us in Como.








The jetty's really long.






A new hobby.

Losing your heart.

I planning to write this post, to so agree a hundred percent with what Pam had written in her blog. It's about how 'motivated' people can so easily lose themselves. Everyone wonders, believers and non-believers. I myself, always have crazy thoughts, and wonders about the littlest to the biggest things. Want an example? Here it goes, I wonder, if God were to create a third sex, what and how would it be like? But see, there's no point because it's simply impossible.
Back to my main point. I have also placed myself in a situation and teachings where people say, 'Nothing is impossible'. Let's see that again. Up to a certain extend, it's applicable. If you want to achieve anything you want, you do it with all your heart and soul, you'd probably achieve at least something very close to it. Then again, to believers, we have to always be extremely careful with the things we 'desire'. Like i said, 'A success without God is no success at all.' Most will be easily misled, and misinterpret things such as goals in life.

I dare to state that I'm not a negative person, after all the experiences and right teachings, I now see the good from bad, the right from wrong from a clearer point. The 'good' of the world does not mean 'good' in God's eyes. If you claim that nobody that stop you from achieving your goals, I believe that's a very strong statement you made. Think again. I once myself, lost my heart and was misled. Such an egoistic pain that thinks I knew everything. But with God's grace, He sent people to tell me that I'm such a small person no matter how 'big' I think I am. No I'm not be-littleing myself, but we as believers, are already aware how mighty and powerful God is. Your 'highest dreams' is probably is 'smallest tiny-est' thing to God. But He is also ever-loving, and blesses those who live according to His will.

Again, God has answered my prayer. There're too many words to express my gratitude and thankfulness to Him. For He's given Pam the understanding and Spirit to decern things, and understand things the world will NEVER understand or comprehend. It's no rocket science, it's God. Pride is no different from money. It could take your heart away without you even realizing it. Though I'm so regretful of the level of pride I had, I thank God for humility and that I'm now slow-to-anger. Cheers sayang! I'm so, so happy for you, you have no idea!!!