WOW

The new 2008 XTC 2. This one retails for supposedly AUD$1,595, but it's going for $300 less because of the 'mega sale', if that's even a sale, who knows. Anyways, among all the trail bikes, I have to say, hard tails' the way to go!

Can't seem to find any complains in this model series.

RockShox Dart 3, 100mm suspension fork

SRAM X.5 trigger shifting, X.5 rear derailleur

Hayes MX-4 mechanical disc brakes

WTB Dual Duty XC rim/Formula disc hub wheelset

Loving those who hate you.

Is it not time to share your food with the hungry, and bring the poor man into your house who has no home of his own? Is it not a time to give clothes to the person you see who has no clothes, and a time not to hide yourself from your own family? Then your light will break out like the early morning and you will soon be healed.
Then you will call, and the Lord will answer. You will cry, and He will say, "Here I am." If you take the weight of sin away, and stop putting the blame on others and stop speaking sinful things and if you give what you have to the hungry, and fill the needs of those who sufer, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your darkness will be like the brightest time of day.

You have heard that it has been said, "You must love your neighbor and hate those who hate you." But I tell you, love those who hate you. Pray for those who do bad things to you and who make it hard for you. Then you may be the sons of your Father who is in heaven. His sun shines on bad people and on good people. He send rain on those who are right with God. If you love those who love you, what reward can you expect from that? Do no even the tax-gatherers do that?
If you say hello only to the people you like, are you doing any more than others? The people who do not know God do that much. You must be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect. - Jesus Christ, Matthew 5;43-48.

What more can I say, really? Rejoice, for our Lord is full of love, and greatness.

One of the reasons to love bikes.

Downhill biking's one of the many things I'd wanna try.
Take a look, and you'll know what I mean. Nothing but adrenaline rush!

High.

I've encountered a wondrous experience yesterday. So much, I couldn't describe it because you probably can't even grasp my message.

I'm sure no one knows, but lately I've been really down. Problems you wouldn't bother knowing. I'm going straight to my point. As if God is handling the situation, which I believe He did. My parents called in, asking me if I'm alright and what am I up to, and I let it all out. Although unwilling to utter it, I have to admit, I guess to a certain extent, I was depressed. Just very, very down. And it was just too comforting, being able to hear from them. Not only that. It's great knowing that my parents not only advice and strengthen me. They kept me referring to the higher one.

I'm going to be specific in this one. Before I start, I've read the 'Save Me from Myself' book from Brian Welch. It's basically a book that the ex-guitarist of Korn wrote, saying his life changing experience before and after knowing the Lord. There was this part of a chapter when he prayed the Jesus, while being high on speed (drug). He said, that God's presence, overtook the high of the drugs.

So last night, right after cell with Adrian and Amanda, I went on to that conversation with my parents. I voiced out the issue in cell, then with my parents. And that was unplanned. After that, with the intention of going to bed, I prayed a simple prayer. Up to this point, I can't recall when exactly God's presence hit me, but I knew once it did, I started tearing. And tearing. And tearing. And this is special, because last night, God showered his presence to me, more than any other time. I went numb, and high. It felt great. Felt super! I just wanted to dwell in that presence and stay that way forever, and I meant forever. Plus, it seemed like forever anyways. It was the longest ever. All these mixed emotions. Being so filled with joy, touched, thankful, and a million more that I couldn't even express.

And I guess, Adrian and I had a chat about, whether we'll be able to ask God things that somehow don't matter but matter to a certain extent? Like when we're faced with him, do we have the opportunity to ask about the universe, or more detailed, unanswered questions about life. What's a conspiracy, and what's not?
That's not the case that I experienced, and now I know the answer. All I could afford to do, was tear with joy and praise and thank Him for, everything!

Today, I got up, filled with joy I can't explain. It's super, knowing the assurance God has given me, no matter the bad or good comes. My depression, is long gone. And I'm just filled with joy. Something I'd wish I can express, or even better, you can experience. I believe the day will come for you. God is great!


And here's a flat photograph we've taken tonight. Wouldn't exchanged any of my flat mates for any other. This is a blessing as well. I believe so.

We're all good looking, in our own ways.
Once I know each and everyone of them, I must say,
they're a bunch of nice guys!

Mastering my point of view.

Wouldn't want to sound like I suffered from depression, but I guess I was in the state for a little while. A little while is enough to really pull my spirits down. Enough for me to lose my faith. There were times I just tried to sleep my worries away. It wouldn't work. Sooner or later, I'd face it. Then God spoke to me.
I praise God that my parents were there for me, to acknowledge my state and had given me advices that I just needed at the time. God set us free to build up one another. It's true. I feel free now. My burden is surrendered to Him. Once again, I praise with a joyous heart. And I couldn't say more. God strengthen me.

This is, to you as well Adrian my friend. For the fellowships we've been through. I know you can break free from what's keeping you distress. Take it easy.

I DO NOT TAG ALONG

So you heard me already. Forget tagging me, cuz I won't bother playing along. Like I said, I don't mind telling you who I am/what I wanna achieve/what are my shittiest/best moments. But only when I feel like it. Tagging along somehow seems like assignments all over again. I'm already unhappy with the fact that I've been told what to study and research on. And now this?

PS: Non of that is directed to you Shawn. Don't wanna sound rude or being difficult. But you know me well better than 90% of my entire friends. So yeah. Good day. Don't mean to say tagging sucks but.. okay I won't try like I want to convince anyone here. Fin.

Sam's.