Indonesian Trip

A long break from blogging have I taken. Well, its has been a very busy past 1 month. Busy yet edifiying. And of course the highlight of the month has to be the Indonesian trip on the 6th till the 16th of July. It really was a life-changing experience. To see the work there, to see the workers labouring endlessly for the Lord's work and to be able to come in contact with Indonesian varsity students.... It was simply an amazing trip. Really thank the Lord that I was able to go for this trip. I must admit, I used to have this negative perspective about Indonesians in general due to several events that took place in history. No doubt there are these 'specially classified' people in Indonesia and I believe its the same all around the world, but I suggest these 'people' have really paint an unfair picture to the general population. The Indonesian varsity students that I met during the English camp were so warm and friendly. And man do I miss them until this day. It really was a time of learning for me during this trip. Praise God for the 8 months of break I had from my studies. He really has been teaching me very valuable lessons and preparing me for life overseas. Glory to God on high!

Fried!

I got my new laptop!! :) Super happy la, its a cute little thing. Exploring here and there, trying Vista out, simply click here and there. Played with it almost till midnight the day I received it.
Then the next morning came and naturally, I continued fiddling with my laptop. Not long after meddling with it, I received a call from Gordon to watch Ocean 13 with him in Mid Valley. So without plugging out the phone line from my modem and the cable connecting my laptop to the modem, I shut down my laptop and went off for a movie.
When I came back, its was pouring heavily. Regretting that I didn't pull the plug out, I drove home and hoped for the best..........
And guess what, I managed to fry my 2 days old laptop!! Sigh..... And my modem and my printer.... All FRIED. Sigh...... Sigh...... Enough spoken.

Stress..................

I got my visa refused!! Sigh... Reason? They(British High Commission) don't think my parents have the financial capabilities to support me. :) I guess I only have myself to blame. I told my dad to give me his current bank statement, and that’s all he gave me. Amount unable to disclose. :P So they gave me a thick stack of letters regarding the refusal and told me to make my appeal. Sigh. Mafan! So now I have to go to banks to get other statements and FDs and what not. Well, I guess I ought to be more careful and detailed next time. Lesson No. 1 learnt.
Then the next day, I received a call from American House Insurance Company. They told me I have been offered a free 3 months cover for Accidental Death amounting to RM30,000 because I have purchased GoInSure from Air Asia. During the conversation, I was asked for my IC No. and although I struggled in me whether I should give her, I told her anyway. After putting down the call, unexplainable fears came upon me. Man, what if they use my IC to borrow loans, duplicate my credit card, involve in some crime............. etc....... I was totally freaking out. Seriously troubled. I was calling here and there frantically to ask about this promotion. After being passed from one person to another, I finally got to speak to the person-in-charge. I was given the assurance that it was in the company's practice to pick randomly, customers who purchase GoInSure to provide them with this policy and to call them to enquiry a few personal details. A BIG sigh of relief. I guess I shouldn't simply give my personal details to people whether through the net or phone. Lesson No.2 learnt.

3 Little Pigs!!!

The Greatest Pig Hits

1. Ben Xiao Hai (Mandrin) by 3 Little Pigs
2. Ai Pia Ca Eh Ia (Hokkien) by 3 Little Pigs
3. Bao Bei Dui Bu Qi (Mandrin) by 3 Little Pigs *Award Winning Song
4. Wen Bie (Mandrin) by Lefty Pig
5. Ai Ni Yi Wan Nian (Mandrin) by Center Pig

A shout out to Ding and Chun Peng for the magnificent performance and the memorable times spent practising and performing.

Pleasant Memories....

Well, it was just a usual family reunion dinner that we had just recently. So the motion began, with the few introductory talks with my cousins and uncles and aunties. Of course it was pretty meaningful for me since it would be my last reunion with them until I come back from my studies. And then the 8 course dinner began with the usual 4 season thingy. Not long after a few dishes, karoake session thus began. Persuaded by my father to sing as well, I began to search for songs to sing. After quite some time, I suddenly decided, "Why not sing Ben Xiao Hai". So I pick the song and eventually it was my turn to sing. Man did I sing my heart out. It was such a nice feeling singing the memorable song. Memorable because it reminded me of our performance with my 2 other buddies, Ding and Chun Peng. Oh man.... I could just imagine the stage, the dress-up, the fun that we had, the cheers...... And amazingly, the next song that was sung by an uncle of mine was entitled "Bao Bei Dui Bu Qi", another song from our performance. OH MAN....... How I wished we those 2 guys were here to reperform our feat. Sigh.... Pleasant memories...... Pleasant Indeed.......

Money Matter

Dad finally gave me a more definitive date as to when we will be leaving for UK. So August 23rd is going to be 'the day'. Well, with a few month's time left, I had to begin shopping for my necessities and the etc that I have to bring along with me to Southampton.
Being a non-shopper myself, bordering on an anti-shopper, shopping became pretty exciting. But I had a big problem, I don't exactly know the usual price of things. For example, I wouldn't know if RM50 for a pair of pants would be considered cheap or otherwise. However, a big thanks to Mel for 'temaning' me during my shopping spree. Going in and out of the fitting room trying various clothes was kinda fun. So I began shopping for the items that I had in mind. After 3 days of shopping, what struck me most was the amount that I managed to spend. Well although I can justify that those were really necessities, and I mean it! but still...... man.......
I walked into Sox World, with the intention of buying a few good pairs of socks to bring over there. I ended up walking out the shop with a RM71.00 bill. I was thinking to myself, "Just on socks???" Sigh.... things aren't cheap man. And thats only socks...
Frankly, the reality of my expenditure thus far has yet to sink in. And to think how much more my parents will have to spend on me for my 3 year education in UK........ I rather not think....

To prepare for the unknown

Recently, I had a very interesting discussion with you-know-who. It was about the uncertainty of the future and the desolateness(probably too harsh a word) of life at present. And naturally, such discussions will lead to the imminent question of, "Why do we prepare so hard for something that is unknown? Can't we live life to the fullest and let tommorow worry for itself?" ....... Food for thought.
It's really so tempting to agree with the latter question. Yet I think life constitutes more than it appears to present. May I suggest that purpose, accountability and responsibility be the grounds by which we begin to explore into the issues of life. What is my purpose here? Do I even have a purpose of living in this place called earth? Or am I just a product of coincidence as many would suggest. What are my responsibilities and to whom do I owe an accountability?
More food for thought............ :)

On a personal note, I have found my purpose in life! :) Praise God.