just wanted to wish everyone an early HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! since i won't be back until the Jan. 1st.
for those that dont know..i'll be at St. Louis, Missouri attending a conference called Urbana from Dec. 27th
Dec 26, 2006
Dec 25, 2006
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!
just wanted to wish everyone MERRY CHRISTMAS !!! let's us never forget that today was the day when Love came down from heaven and changed our lives forever
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random pictures of us carol singing at Richmond Hill Mon Sheong
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random pictures of us carol singing at Richmond Hill Mon SheongDec 22, 2006
just a bit longer..
my last exam for this semester was last tuesday and now after two days of rest, i finally found the time to look back on the past semester and reflect a bit.
sidenote: i've been forced to stay awake because i have to drive my parents to the airport at 3am AHHH im so tired ...this is worst than staying up to studying
so my second last semester at UofT has ended and I can only prayed that all went well in the end..this semester has been quite rough just found it really hard to get back into the school mode after a year of not being in full-time studies...and it surely didn't help at all with 3 computer science courses which has heavy loads of work
but i must say this past semester i have relied on God a lot more...when i was so sure i was going to fail or just simply doing bad in the course God has not only kept me afloat but kept my head way above the water...and for this i can only be thankful...it has definitely been hard learning to let go...learning to understand that i can only take myself so far...whether i really did passed my courses or not doesnt matter because i KNOW He'll take care of me either way
5 more months of school ... who knows what God has in store for next semester
sidenote #2: my grandpa is getting baptized in hong kong in march
sidenote: i've been forced to stay awake because i have to drive my parents to the airport at 3am AHHH im so tired ...this is worst than staying up to studying
so my second last semester at UofT has ended and I can only prayed that all went well in the end..this semester has been quite rough just found it really hard to get back into the school mode after a year of not being in full-time studies...and it surely didn't help at all with 3 computer science courses which has heavy loads of work
but i must say this past semester i have relied on God a lot more...when i was so sure i was going to fail or just simply doing bad in the course God has not only kept me afloat but kept my head way above the water...and for this i can only be thankful...it has definitely been hard learning to let go...learning to understand that i can only take myself so far...whether i really did passed my courses or not doesnt matter because i KNOW He'll take care of me either way
5 more months of school ... who knows what God has in store for next semester
sidenote #2: my grandpa is getting baptized in hong kong in march
Dec 8, 2006
Dec 3, 2006
let the madness begin...
Dec. 4th - CSC407 Final Assignment Due
Dec. 6th - CSC384 Final Assignment Due
Dec. 7th - CSC408 Final Assignment Due
Dec. 8th - CSC384 Final Test
Dec. 11th - CSC407 Final Exam
Dec. 19th - CSC408 Final Exam and HIS385 Midterm
i just have to last till the 11th for a small n much needed break...
BA3175 - properly spent most of my past 4 years at UofT here
Dec. 6th - CSC384 Final Assignment Due
Dec. 7th - CSC408 Final Assignment Due
Dec. 8th - CSC384 Final Test
Dec. 11th - CSC407 Final Exam
Dec. 19th - CSC408 Final Exam and HIS385 Midterm
i just have to last till the 11th for a small n much needed break...
BA3175 - properly spent most of my past 4 years at UofT here
Dec 1, 2006
challenged...
so today marks the end of a very short lived small group at ccf...i was kind of shocked to hear that my small group was only meant for the 1st semester...but it's great to hear that God has placed burden in Tianne (our small group leader) to do other things in the next semester...
so Tianne asked me quite an interesting question today or should i say challenged me today...and her question went a little something like this "you're only at UofT for a little more than 5 months from now, what are some final things you want to do at UofT before you leave? What is God telling you do before you leave this campus?"
though my thoughts have been very incoherent lately...and my mind seem to be everywhere and nowhere, i find myself sitting here pondering...
so Tianne asked me quite an interesting question today or should i say challenged me today...and her question went a little something like this "you're only at UofT for a little more than 5 months from now, what are some final things you want to do at UofT before you leave? What is God telling you do before you leave this campus?"
though my thoughts have been very incoherent lately...and my mind seem to be everywhere and nowhere, i find myself sitting here pondering...
Nov 29, 2006
just for laughs...
so here's a little list of embarassing moments in my life:
i)
Date: Nov. 23, 2006 Location: Don Mills Subway Station [Bus Terminal]
Scenario: Like many bored commuters, I read the Metro newspaper whenever I can get a copy. When my bus had arrived to the station, I was still in the middle of reading my newspaper. I decided to not put the paper away, as I made my way off of the bus. Instead of stepping onto the platform, my foot went into the gap inbetween the bus and the platform. Resulting in me tripping over with both knees hitting the ground and my hands stopping my whole body landing on the floor. People waiting for the bus, quickly came over and asked if I was alright. I ,too embarassed too look at them, simply replied "Yes" and chuckled a bit and ran away hoping no one recognized me.
ii)
Date: Nov. 25, 2006 Location: Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre (Where I work) Scenario: Each session of the preschool program, we would normally say bye to the kids and their parents. I was at the front desk at the centre, and was waiting for the parent to write something down. As I was waiting, I was talking to the child that was in the program. Her sibling was beside her. The conversation went something like this:
Tim (to child in program): Is that your little sibling?
Child: Yes
Tim (to little sibling): Does your big sister take care of you?
*little sibling does not respond*
Tim (to child in program): Do you take care of him?
*child nods*
Dad: It's a her.
Tim: Oh sorry, her toque covered her face a bit.
*Tim quickly runs away to the back office*
iii)
Date: Nov. 29, 2006 [today] Location:UofT - CSC384 Lecture [class just ended]
Scenario: Usually as soon as the class ends, I would leave asap because I have to catch the GO bus at Union. Most of the class has left already when I was walking out of the room. The prof was still packing up when I walked pass him. As I stepped pass him, the prof stops packing up and looks and me and says "YOU should really go to office hours. It is really helpful. The TA can answer any questions you may have or help you if you are having problems with the assignment." Keep in mind that my prof ignored the person infront of me and the person behind me, and had only stopped to talk to me. LOL my prof thinks I'm an idiot.
i)
Date: Nov. 23, 2006 Location: Don Mills Subway Station [Bus Terminal]
Scenario: Like many bored commuters, I read the Metro newspaper whenever I can get a copy. When my bus had arrived to the station, I was still in the middle of reading my newspaper. I decided to not put the paper away, as I made my way off of the bus. Instead of stepping onto the platform, my foot went into the gap inbetween the bus and the platform. Resulting in me tripping over with both knees hitting the ground and my hands stopping my whole body landing on the floor. People waiting for the bus, quickly came over and asked if I was alright. I ,too embarassed too look at them, simply replied "Yes" and chuckled a bit and ran away hoping no one recognized me.
ii)
Date: Nov. 25, 2006 Location: Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre (Where I work) Scenario: Each session of the preschool program, we would normally say bye to the kids and their parents. I was at the front desk at the centre, and was waiting for the parent to write something down. As I was waiting, I was talking to the child that was in the program. Her sibling was beside her. The conversation went something like this:
Tim (to child in program): Is that your little sibling?
Child: Yes
Tim (to little sibling): Does your big sister take care of you?
*little sibling does not respond*
Tim (to child in program): Do you take care of him?
*child nods*
Dad: It's a her.
Tim: Oh sorry, her toque covered her face a bit.
*Tim quickly runs away to the back office*
iii)
Date: Nov. 29, 2006 [today] Location:UofT - CSC384 Lecture [class just ended]
Scenario: Usually as soon as the class ends, I would leave asap because I have to catch the GO bus at Union. Most of the class has left already when I was walking out of the room. The prof was still packing up when I walked pass him. As I stepped pass him, the prof stops packing up and looks and me and says "YOU should really go to office hours. It is really helpful. The TA can answer any questions you may have or help you if you are having problems with the assignment." Keep in mind that my prof ignored the person infront of me and the person behind me, and had only stopped to talk to me. LOL my prof thinks I'm an idiot.
Nov 28, 2006
little clarification for the vid below...
it was an incident at UCLA that occurred around mid Nov.
a student was asked by the campus police to show his student ID...the student refused to show it because he felt he was subjected to racial profiling (he's Iranian-American)...and when he supposedly refused to leave the campus police use a taser on him...and from the video you can see that he was taser several times because he wasnt following the polices' orders...the other students were trying to get them to stop tasering him...and at the end of the video the guy said something on the lines of "leave or you will get taser too"
a student was asked by the campus police to show his student ID...the student refused to show it because he felt he was subjected to racial profiling (he's Iranian-American)...and when he supposedly refused to leave the campus police use a taser on him...and from the video you can see that he was taser several times because he wasnt following the polices' orders...the other students were trying to get them to stop tasering him...and at the end of the video the guy said something on the lines of "leave or you will get taser too"
Nov 27, 2006
Nov 26, 2006
Nicholas Jonas - Joy To The World/A Christmas Prayer
Every year at Christmas
All I can see
Are pictures of the things I want
Around the tree
But this year’s a little different
I’m not thinking of myself
So my prayer for this Christmas
Is for somebody else
(Chorus)
So I pray…
Joy To the World
Peace for every boy and girl
Hope when life is hard
Light when everything seems dark
God I know you’re listening
And you can hear
The need of every broken heart
And all their tears
I don’t have a lot to offer
Just this one simple prayer
That this Christmas everyone would know
Somebody cares…
(Chorus)
So I pray…
Joy To the World
Peace for every boy and girl
Hope when life is hard
Light when everything seems dark
I pray that every hungry soul
Will be filled and will be warm
That not a single, solitary child
Would suffer harm
And Lord we find their ending
As we take another view
My hope is that this Christmas prayer
Would somehow come true
I pray…
Humanity would rise
And join with me
And together we’ll sing
Joy To the World (To all the world)
Peace (Peace) for every boy and girl (for every boy and girl)
(Talking bout hope) Hope when life is hard (when life is hard)
Light when everything seems dark
I pray that (I pray) every hungry soul
Will be filled and will be warm
(Not a single child) That not a single, solitary child
Would suffer harm
And Lord we find their ending
As we take another view
My hope is that this Christmas prayer
Would somehow come true…
Joy To the World
Peace for every boy and girl
All I can see
Are pictures of the things I want
Around the tree
But this year’s a little different
I’m not thinking of myself
So my prayer for this Christmas
Is for somebody else
(Chorus)
So I pray…
Joy To the World
Peace for every boy and girl
Hope when life is hard
Light when everything seems dark
God I know you’re listening
And you can hear
The need of every broken heart
And all their tears
I don’t have a lot to offer
Just this one simple prayer
That this Christmas everyone would know
Somebody cares…
(Chorus)
So I pray…
Joy To the World
Peace for every boy and girl
Hope when life is hard
Light when everything seems dark
I pray that every hungry soul
Will be filled and will be warm
That not a single, solitary child
Would suffer harm
And Lord we find their ending
As we take another view
My hope is that this Christmas prayer
Would somehow come true
I pray…
Humanity would rise
And join with me
And together we’ll sing
Joy To the World (To all the world)
Peace (Peace) for every boy and girl (for every boy and girl)
(Talking bout hope) Hope when life is hard (when life is hard)
Light when everything seems dark
I pray that (I pray) every hungry soul
Will be filled and will be warm
(Not a single child) That not a single, solitary child
Would suffer harm
And Lord we find their ending
As we take another view
My hope is that this Christmas prayer
Would somehow come true…
Joy To the World
Peace for every boy and girl
Nov 22, 2006
Tim haven't disappeared yet
it has been quite some time since i last updated..so please prepare yourself for a whole lot of randomness...
#1:
Read an interesting news article on "Chocolate addiction leads to sweet discovery" Yahoo! about a week ago. Time for me to eat more chocolate.
#2:
Elsa posted this story the other day. It's a pretty amazing story between a father and his son. I love the line in the article that goes "All was given to him out of his father's love... "
#3:
Urbana is only a little more than a month away. I am excited even though I am so clueless about many details. Waiting to see what God has in store during those 5 days.
#4:
This hectic semester is almost over, only a few more weeks left. It has not been the greatest of semesters. Just got to keep on pressing onward.
#5:
Updated the template for the blog and the commenting thing I used to use is gone. Got to get it back.
#1:
Read an interesting news article on "Chocolate addiction leads to sweet discovery" Yahoo! about a week ago. Time for me to eat more chocolate.
#2:
Elsa posted this story the other day. It's a pretty amazing story between a father and his son. I love the line in the article that goes "All was given to him out of his father's love... "
#3:
Urbana is only a little more than a month away. I am excited even though I am so clueless about many details. Waiting to see what God has in store during those 5 days.
#4:
This hectic semester is almost over, only a few more weeks left. It has not been the greatest of semesters. Just got to keep on pressing onward.
" Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. " ~ Lamentations 3:22-23
#5:
Updated the template for the blog and the commenting thing I used to use is gone. Got to get it back.
Nov 5, 2006
Let there be light...
So it seems like the past week, this notion of light have been pretty prevalent everywhere i go. it started with halloween night, with our discussion about halloween and what Christian's should do to respond to it. then there was sunday school today where we were reading a passage from the Sermon on the Mount, the part where Jesus calls us to let our light shine. i was sharing with this with my class, when i was reading this passage im reminded of a scene with a little child and a night light. some kids who are young are afraid of the dark, they may feel scared, insecure and alone, causing them to not be able to sleep. But in the midst of darkness a light shines. from this little light, they are able to find rest. that little light gives the child comfort, peace, and a sense of security.
likewise we are called to do the same thing,
may we be a light that shines in this world of darkness
likewise we are called to do the same thing,
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." ~ Matthew 5:16
may we be a light that shines in this world of darkness
Oct 29, 2006
Good Morning World !
it's has been a long time since i've written here. it's just been a rough couple of weeks with school lately and now the worst of this semester as passed. i'm still lacking in sleep (im actually really sleepy right now),but last night felt so good though slept like a rock the whole night. last week i realize that a lot of ppl sleep really late and i have no idea how do these ppl do it regularly. i was like dying by the third night, i wasn't even thinking straight anymore.
definitely thanks to the ppl that were up n kept me awake, n those that yelled at me when they thought i was "slacking off". u guys will never read it but the cs group, thank you for sticking it out to the end.
halloween was definitely a good night, a group (some didomi counsellors, gloria, myself and some didomi-ers) went to bernard's house. we had dinner and were handing out candy with gospel tracts attached to them. had a really good discussion on halloween and what Christian's ought to do, so many of us were just told growing up that Christians shouldn't go get candy. one of the most memorable things from that night went something on the lines of "Halloween is the darkest night in the whole year, we ought to be that beacon of light and shine in the darkest."
definitely thanks to the ppl that were up n kept me awake, n those that yelled at me when they thought i was "slacking off". u guys will never read it but the cs group, thank you for sticking it out to the end.
halloween was definitely a good night, a group (some didomi counsellors, gloria, myself and some didomi-ers) went to bernard's house. we had dinner and were handing out candy with gospel tracts attached to them. had a really good discussion on halloween and what Christian's ought to do, so many of us were just told growing up that Christians shouldn't go get candy. one of the most memorable things from that night went something on the lines of "Halloween is the darkest night in the whole year, we ought to be that beacon of light and shine in the darkest."
Oct 17, 2006
"so others may live"
Went to see The Guardian on Sunday not the greatest movie in the world. Some parts could of been more dramatic and made more intense, but i still enjoyed it.
In the movie, Kevin Costner was teaching a bunch of new recruits on what it means to be a rescue swimmer for the US Coast Guard. And the motto for the rescue swimmers is "so others may live". "so others may live"...what does that even mean to you? Because to them it means to always be ready to put their own lives in danger to help others and to ultimately die so others do not have to. In the movie, it also talks about how the individuals couldn't really carry out their own lives because they were so occupy with their jobs.
This motto not only became a way of life for them. Imagine if it was for yours. Every decision you make does not depend on your own wants and needs, but somebody else's, someone you don't even know. To always be willing to sacrifice your time whether for studying or working or entertainment, and give it up because someone needs your help.
In the christian context, what happens if that someone was God. And that every decision we make depends on his desires and his plan. The decisions we make will ultimately affect whether others live or not.
During their training, the hardest lesson for the recruits to learn was that they cannot save them all but they are to save as many as possible.
In the movie, Kevin Costner was teaching a bunch of new recruits on what it means to be a rescue swimmer for the US Coast Guard. And the motto for the rescue swimmers is "so others may live". "so others may live"...what does that even mean to you? Because to them it means to always be ready to put their own lives in danger to help others and to ultimately die so others do not have to. In the movie, it also talks about how the individuals couldn't really carry out their own lives because they were so occupy with their jobs.
This motto not only became a way of life for them. Imagine if it was for yours. Every decision you make does not depend on your own wants and needs, but somebody else's, someone you don't even know. To always be willing to sacrifice your time whether for studying or working or entertainment, and give it up because someone needs your help.
In the christian context, what happens if that someone was God. And that every decision we make depends on his desires and his plan. The decisions we make will ultimately affect whether others live or not.
During their training, the hardest lesson for the recruits to learn was that they cannot save them all but they are to save as many as possible.
Oct 13, 2006
Microsoft Interview ...
had an interview for Microsoft today..let's just say I had effortlessly prove to them that I was an idiot.
Oct 1, 2006
The Chronicles of Narnia
been readin it a lot lately since school started...just determined to finish all 7 books..finally on the 6th book now..n i just LOVE the biblical analogy in it..these two passages from the 5th Book the "Voyage of the Dawn Treader" stood out to me recently:
I just love the way how C.S. Lewis compares Aslan and Jesus. I really like the second quoted passage because it seems like this was the reason why he wrote these seven books. From reading these 7 books, we come and learn of this character Aslan is in the world of Narnia, which allows us to get a better understanding who He is in this world.
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CollUni theme for 06/07 year: "Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening."
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Fanny drove me home today from church. It was her first time driving w/o her parents. Both Jeremy and I survived. =o)
"Oh, Aslan," said Lucy, "Will you tell us how to get into your country from our world?"
"I shall be telling you all the time," said Aslan. "But I will not tell you how long or short the way will be; only that it lies across a river. But do not fear that, for I am the great Bridge Builder. And now come; I will open the door in the sky and send you to your own land."
"Are --- are you there[our world] too, Sir?" said Edmund.
"I am," said Aslan. "But there I have another name. You must learn to know me by that name. This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there."
I just love the way how C.S. Lewis compares Aslan and Jesus. I really like the second quoted passage because it seems like this was the reason why he wrote these seven books. From reading these 7 books, we come and learn of this character Aslan is in the world of Narnia, which allows us to get a better understanding who He is in this world.
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CollUni theme for 06/07 year: "Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening."
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Fanny drove me home today from church. It was her first time driving w/o her parents. Both Jeremy and I survived. =o)
Sep 28, 2006
4th year Comp. Sci...
4th yr has been quite hard and its only the 3rd week...looks like it is going to be one difficult semester..n the worst part is that so far i dont have one exciting course where i enjoy the assignments and lectures
sighhhh
sighhhh
Sep 20, 2006
drained n exhausted...
so 2nd week of skool is underway...for some courses i guess it's really starting now..w/ actual lectures and assignments coming out...gotta turn into ultimate nerd now, im determined to end my undergrad with a BANG it'll be hard but i am willing to try.
it was also career info day today for IT jobs..there were quite a few employers present Telus, ATI, Rogers, Microsoft, RIM and many more. this was quite a new experience for me going out there and trying to sell myself to these ppl all my conversations started like this "Hi, my name is Tim." *shakes hand and hope for no awkward silence* LOL talked to a few employers, handed out resumes but in all honesty im really not into job searching at the moment...y? because i do not want to work right away as soon as i graduate...the earliest i see myself working is in Sept. 2007..i want my summer vacation hahaha
lately i find myself praying more regularly..getting myself back on track n hopes that i may be a catalyst of some kind
BIG side note: my uncle in hk is getting baptized coming Sunday. =o)
it was also career info day today for IT jobs..there were quite a few employers present Telus, ATI, Rogers, Microsoft, RIM and many more. this was quite a new experience for me going out there and trying to sell myself to these ppl all my conversations started like this "Hi, my name is Tim." *shakes hand and hope for no awkward silence* LOL talked to a few employers, handed out resumes but in all honesty im really not into job searching at the moment...y? because i do not want to work right away as soon as i graduate...the earliest i see myself working is in Sept. 2007..i want my summer vacation hahaha
lately i find myself praying more regularly..getting myself back on track n hopes that i may be a catalyst of some kind
BIG side note: my uncle in hk is getting baptized coming Sunday. =o)
Sep 11, 2006
first day of school today
whop first day of school was today..only had class from 10am - 11am....this artificial intelligence course better be fun...but good to know that there wont be any final exam YES !!!
oh man i havent walked so much in so long...that's probably one thing i need to get used to again..oh how i miss my cubicle n office chair where i can roll everywhere LOL
oh man i havent walked so much in so long...that's probably one thing i need to get used to again..oh how i miss my cubicle n office chair where i can roll everywhere LOL
Sep 7, 2006
those waiting lists do work
WOO HOOOO i got into PHL345 - Intermediate Logic....i was on the waiting list for this course since july..n when i checked last nite i was registered for the course YES!!! my second semester is looking mighty good right now hahaha
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so over the labour day weekend....went on a cottage trip w/ rose, gordon, wansey, benedict, lisa n kay...the cottage was at a town called Dwight..which is pretty close driving distance to huntsville n algonquin...just chilled a lot..it was really restful n good to spend time w/ them since i didnt get do that for a long time...went canoeing, hiking, toured huntsville n climbed the dorset tower..
i think the best part was the hiking trip..climbed up this cliff that overlooks this vast forest and hills...the scenary was just amazing..i can probably sit up there forever
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so over the labour day weekend....went on a cottage trip w/ rose, gordon, wansey, benedict, lisa n kay...the cottage was at a town called Dwight..which is pretty close driving distance to huntsville n algonquin...just chilled a lot..it was really restful n good to spend time w/ them since i didnt get do that for a long time...went canoeing, hiking, toured huntsville n climbed the dorset tower..
i think the best part was the hiking trip..climbed up this cliff that overlooks this vast forest and hills...the scenary was just amazing..i can probably sit up there forever
Sep 1, 2006
Goodbye CA Inc., fomerly Cybermation Inc.
so today was my last day at CA Inc., formerly Cybermation Inc. Though there were many times where i complained about the long hours and hard work, in the end, it has been a worthwhile experience. It has opened my eyes to a lot of things, and not only did I learn about the corporate world, I learned a lot about myself. Truly thank God for the past year.
quote of the day: "QA is screwed, there is no one left." LOL
Now that the internship is over, it's time for my 11 day summer vacation. Got to prepare myself for the coming year. Oh man, Sept. 11th (first day of school) the beginning of the end. Who knows what God has in store, but I know He is looking out for me, and for that I am blessed.
quote of the day: "QA is screwed, there is no one left." LOL
Now that the internship is over, it's time for my 11 day summer vacation. Got to prepare myself for the coming year. Oh man, Sept. 11th (first day of school) the beginning of the end. Who knows what God has in store, but I know He is looking out for me, and for that I am blessed.
Aug 24, 2006
would you have waited?
"Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone." - Pablo Picasso
what are we willing to put off till tomorrow? what are we doing today that we think it can't absolutely wait? what if tomorrow never comes? what if today was it? would you have done something different? would you have waited to care for someone in need? would you have waited to be the friend you claim to be? would you have waited to show your parents you loved them? would you have waited to reconcile the broken relationships? would you have waited to reconcile your relationship with God? would you have waited to truly rid yourself of your old life? would you have waited to give your life back to God? would you have waited to share the Love you have found? ... would you have waited?
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Also, read this from deeper devotions today:
Moses was far deeper into the desert than you or I will ever go. He had the weight of an entire nation on his shoulders. It would have been easy for him to turn around when the whole assembly was threatening mutiny. It would have been easy to give up on God, to curse the day he was born... to even take his own life. It would have been unavoidable without the cloud by day and the fire by night. It would have been impossible apart from the ever presence of God.
But God was there. And He’s here today. His word to you is the same.
"My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest." - Exodus 33:14
When was the last time you heard something like that from your Lord? When was the last time you were honest enough to ask if He was still there? I challenge you to stop complaining about your "desert" today. Stop long enough to fix your eyes on that column of fire ahead of you. He is near. He is listening. His presence is with you and longs to give you rest.
It's always good to be reminded of His constant presence, and the fact that He always know what my heart and soul needs =o)
Aug 19, 2006
Aug 17, 2006
random things that bear no significance what so ever
two random events that happened so far
i) get on the bus and its pretty much empty, yet someone chooses to sit right next to me instead of all the other empty seats. i find this to be the weirdest thing EVER.
ii) i walk in the office...co-worker complains that she spill gas on her foot while filling up her car and that she smells like gasoline. Her solution: she takes out a bottle of perfume and sprays her foot. LOL
i) get on the bus and its pretty much empty, yet someone chooses to sit right next to me instead of all the other empty seats. i find this to be the weirdest thing EVER.
ii) i walk in the office...co-worker complains that she spill gas on her foot while filling up her car and that she smells like gasoline. Her solution: she takes out a bottle of perfume and sprays her foot. LOL
Aug 16, 2006
an eye-opener
alright here comes a post that'll be longer than two lines...let's hope i can get down as much as i can remember starting from the most recent
sunday, stayed after service to help out at pre-vbs prep day but before that went out w/ lunch with a few other ppl that was going back for it too...invited enoch to join us and he was like "eating with tim means eating with a bunch of random people"..haha it is weird how i find myself more connected with the dido group as compare to the colluni group..and it's not really like i spend more time with them..but i do find it easier to approach them...so pre-vbs prep day..different yr but same ol' stress for everyone hahaha some things just doesn't change..however just great to see so many ppl working together to make sure everything looks nice and spiffy for the kids this week ..i do pray that God will use them to reach out to the children attending our church's vbs this week and that He will teach them to love, the way He loves us. Got home after the pre-vbs prep day, and family friends were over for bbq..and we had Buffalo burgers and lobster...so filling and good =o) sabrina will never read this but i have to tell the world that i beat her in Winning Eleven LOL
saturday, went to watch sanctifed played their last softball game this season...lots of fun just cheering for them...and having just watching them play for 2 hours..can totally see how strong their bonds are with one another and how much they care for one another ...n that brings a smile to my face...dont know y but it sure does haha After watching them played, went down to taste of danforth..havent seen vivian and peter for the longest time...so it was good to meet up once again..n of cousre got food...tho i didnt eat that much compare to the rest of them
what's been no my mind...colluni vs. utccf..though both have been a very different experience they both have been a learning one...just want to thank those that share their piece of mind on the subject...and also allow me to share what's been on my mind about the topic as well...either way the choice needs to be made soon...do pray for me about this...either pray for me to leave or stay depending which fellowship you are apart of LOL but im 80% made up my mind on what i want do
sunday, stayed after service to help out at pre-vbs prep day but before that went out w/ lunch with a few other ppl that was going back for it too...invited enoch to join us and he was like "eating with tim means eating with a bunch of random people"..haha it is weird how i find myself more connected with the dido group as compare to the colluni group..and it's not really like i spend more time with them..but i do find it easier to approach them...so pre-vbs prep day..different yr but same ol' stress for everyone hahaha some things just doesn't change..however just great to see so many ppl working together to make sure everything looks nice and spiffy for the kids this week ..i do pray that God will use them to reach out to the children attending our church's vbs this week and that He will teach them to love, the way He loves us. Got home after the pre-vbs prep day, and family friends were over for bbq..and we had Buffalo burgers and lobster...so filling and good =o) sabrina will never read this but i have to tell the world that i beat her in Winning Eleven LOL
saturday, went to watch sanctifed played their last softball game this season...lots of fun just cheering for them...and having just watching them play for 2 hours..can totally see how strong their bonds are with one another and how much they care for one another ...n that brings a smile to my face...dont know y but it sure does haha After watching them played, went down to taste of danforth..havent seen vivian and peter for the longest time...so it was good to meet up once again..n of cousre got food...tho i didnt eat that much compare to the rest of them
what's been no my mind...colluni vs. utccf..though both have been a very different experience they both have been a learning one...just want to thank those that share their piece of mind on the subject...and also allow me to share what's been on my mind about the topic as well...either way the choice needs to be made soon...do pray for me about this...either pray for me to leave or stay depending which fellowship you are apart of LOL but im 80% made up my mind on what i want do
Aug 8, 2006
if only we can all love like Him
"To love a person means to see him as God intended him to be" ~ Dostoevski
Aug 3, 2006
thankful for...
gotta love the ppl that never hesitate to lend me a listening ear ... n just let me rant rant rant
Jul 30, 2006
what do you think?
i may have asked you already..but just been getting a variety of answers so..what are your thoughts to this conversation?
you:"God? Are you here?"
God:"I am always here. Where were you?"
you:"God? Are you here?"
God:"I am always here. Where were you?"
Jul 25, 2006
some long-awaited videos...
here are some long-awaited videos from camping and cottage trips with family and family friends..
Jul 20, 2006
how many more?
how many more
blown-up buildings and makeshift graves
broken bones and shatter hearts
tears of anguish and wails of pain
misplaced families and worried souls
bullets fired and bodies laid
how many more must it take
till we realize guns are not the answer
but a continual mistake
till we learn to LOVE
and despise the hate
oh, how many more?
blown-up buildings and makeshift graves
broken bones and shatter hearts
tears of anguish and wails of pain
misplaced families and worried souls
bullets fired and bodies laid
how many more must it take
till we realize guns are not the answer
but a continual mistake
till we learn to LOVE
and despise the hate
oh, how many more?
Jul 19, 2006
good thing my company is not like this...or is it ?
alright..i got to deal w/ other ppl's stupid decisions sometimes..but surely nothing compares to this email conversation here
Jul 17, 2006
"Click" not just a typical Adam Sandler comedy
so last nite saw the movie "Click", i thought the movie was really good..give it two thumbs up for sure...though i was expecting just some good laughs but in the end got so much more than that...it was like a "reflection" of my life..or what im making my life to be...basically the movie is about a guy who is always so hard at work..n one night he gets really fustrated n ends up getting this remote control that gives him the power to control the universe...n the story goes from there...to those that know me well...ive been pretty busy lately...so much where i have to plan 3 weeks in advance for everything..even just a nite out to chill...there's basically 3 things that consumes my life: church, st.john n work...work being not so important but takes up the most time...while takin on more responsibilities at church...my responsibilities at st.john did not decrease...just going from planning one event to the next...one assignment to another...fast forwarding all the days in between...it's funny how so often we work ourselves so hard it's because we want to do something good for other ppl...yet it's often those ppl whom we neglect in our lives..those ppl whom we leave behind as we journey forward...
so lastly..all i got to say is sorry...sorry to those at times i've ditch u last minute...sorry to those where i never go to eat w/ after service or fellowship...sorry to those who i only talk to over msn...
but thanks to those who still consider me a friend..tho many times i havent really been one
to live a life that is not my own...revealing itself more n more as the days goes on
so lastly..all i got to say is sorry...sorry to those at times i've ditch u last minute...sorry to those where i never go to eat w/ after service or fellowship...sorry to those who i only talk to over msn...
but thanks to those who still consider me a friend..tho many times i havent really been one
to live a life that is not my own...revealing itself more n more as the days goes on
Jul 4, 2006
what ? your heart melted?
so i was recently talking to my friend ... n she was describing to me how she felt when she saw "Lam Fung" recently at this show....n she goes her "heart melted" when she saw him
huh? what does that even mean ? your "heart melted"? so what does it mean to have your "heart melt" when you see someone?
huh? what does that even mean ? your "heart melted"? so what does it mean to have your "heart melt" when you see someone?
It's Not Your Light...
doing devotions at work today...n today's one was this..which i found to be quite thought provoking..it is taken from this website Deeper Devotion
It's Not Your Light
by Glenn Ansley
Matthew 5:16
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.
"Let there be light." These were the first words spoken by our Father at the beginning of Creation. Proclaiming Him as "The light of the world," John captures our Lord's brilliance in the opening chapter of his gospel. In Heaven, we know that there will be no sun; the presence of God will be our eternal light.
Jesus has commanded you to let your light shine before men. The light to which He's referring comes not from a brilliance of your own making, but from the presence of the Holy Spirit dwelling within you. The presence of the same Father of Lights mentioned in the letter of James.
This radiation is a constant factor. It's a light that cannot be hidden. It shines forth from your bedroom at night, from your locker in the hallway. It is with you when you're alone and when you’re with your boyfriend or girlfriend. It's a city on a hill, not able to be hidden.
It is for this reason that you must make sure your light shines in a way that others may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven. The light they see is not your own. It's your Father's and it must be shown in a way that brings glory to His name.
How will people respond to your light today? Will you be ready if someone looks to respond? Are you even aware of which direction your light is shining, or have you forgotten this command of Christ all together?
Be purposeful in how you live today, “For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” (Ephesians 5:8).
It's Not Your Light
by Glenn Ansley
Matthew 5:16
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.
"Let there be light." These were the first words spoken by our Father at the beginning of Creation. Proclaiming Him as "The light of the world," John captures our Lord's brilliance in the opening chapter of his gospel. In Heaven, we know that there will be no sun; the presence of God will be our eternal light.
Jesus has commanded you to let your light shine before men. The light to which He's referring comes not from a brilliance of your own making, but from the presence of the Holy Spirit dwelling within you. The presence of the same Father of Lights mentioned in the letter of James.
This radiation is a constant factor. It's a light that cannot be hidden. It shines forth from your bedroom at night, from your locker in the hallway. It is with you when you're alone and when you’re with your boyfriend or girlfriend. It's a city on a hill, not able to be hidden.
It is for this reason that you must make sure your light shines in a way that others may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven. The light they see is not your own. It's your Father's and it must be shown in a way that brings glory to His name.
How will people respond to your light today? Will you be ready if someone looks to respond? Are you even aware of which direction your light is shining, or have you forgotten this command of Christ all together?
Be purposeful in how you live today, “For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” (Ephesians 5:8).
Jun 25, 2006
a little prayer...
Lord,
be my voice, when i lack the words to speak
be my hands, when i do not know what to do
be my feet, when i have lost my way
be my strength, when i'm too weary to carry on
be my voice, when i lack the words to speak
be my hands, when i do not know what to do
be my feet, when i have lost my way
be my strength, when i'm too weary to carry on
Jun 22, 2006
WORST places/time to get a nosebleed
this is list has been put together from my own experiences...
i) while taking a shower
ii) while driving
iii) while pumping gas
iv) riding the subway [REALLY have nowhere to run to]
i will add to this list as the summer continues...
i) while taking a shower
ii) while driving
iii) while pumping gas
iv) riding the subway [REALLY have nowhere to run to]
i will add to this list as the summer continues...
Jun 15, 2006
SUPER-JEREMY !!!
first of possibly more vids from cottage trip...it's Super-JEREMY !!!!
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answer to bottom question: cha siu + chicken ..mmmhmmm so good
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answer to bottom question: cha siu + chicken ..mmmhmmm so good
Jun 12, 2006
question for the day...
well after talking to sharon...currently in debate whether im really that obvious or is it just cause im such a structure person that i just stick with the same thing all the time...
so here's the question:
if you and i were going to get a "fan hup" (rice box) from a chinese bbq place, which meat(s) will i get ?
somehow sharon knew right off the bat..when i told her i might get a "fan hup" for lunch
so here's the question:
if you and i were going to get a "fan hup" (rice box) from a chinese bbq place, which meat(s) will i get ?
somehow sharon knew right off the bat..when i told her i might get a "fan hup" for lunch
eventful weekend =o)
so what can i say about the past weekend...
fri: didnt do much work at work....it was Sammy's last day and he is moving back to Vancouver with his gf..i do wish him the best and thank him for making work more fun than it is..for his farewell lunch..a bunch of us went to Taste of Japan..got back to the office at like 2pm then i left work at 3pm ..surely a relaxing day at work...got home and I finished packing then off we went to Minden, Ontario for the cottage trip w/ my family n family friends..there was about 40 of us..the place was alright..spacious and clean ! first night played poker w/ forks, spoons and knives as chips..so jokes...and i killed everyone hahaha
sat - sun: sat morning was freezzzzzzzzing..woke up nice and early as usual...during free time..went and walked around..so me, leo, kevin and francis went to the dock...and francis being the troublemaker he is...started to jump on the dock..then all i hear behind me was *SPLASH*..i turn and i see francis standing in the water..which led to the rest of us running as fast as we could off of that thing...LOL also the youth (well me, chris and fanny) led some games for everyone to play..oh man parents are so competitive its CRAZY !!! they are so GICK !!! also played some eyetoy..always fun to see uncles and aunties playing that thing so jokes..then some good ol' mafia afterwards...uncle arthur (jada's and jeremy's dad) is so good..he is pure trickery...jeremy sucks tho...and u know what else sucked..i got killed like first round for most of the game ..i will get my revenge on u guys hahaha...we also watched this chinese christian movie..which was pretty touching....sunday we had a speaker from hong kong which is also a friend of jada's parents and he just shared some thoughts with us...overall it was a good trip lots of chill time with everyone...and surely no generation gap at all
sun night: came back to toronto in the afternoon..n at night was the SCAC 25th anniversary banquet...it was just good to see everyone all dressed up...it was kool seeing the kids all dressed up..not so often get to see that...food was alright...the dessert was wicked...totally props to the ppl that planned/organized it...man banquet for a thousand ppl surely it must have been toughed...but it was a good nite..took pix..i think i only took like a few "normal" pictures where im smiling..
pix will be up soon enough...
sorry if n e one was looking for something deep..just hard to write it up for the whole weekend...too much stuff happened...ask me for details if u wanna..but one overall theme that came up this was "tim is mean"
fri: didnt do much work at work....it was Sammy's last day and he is moving back to Vancouver with his gf..i do wish him the best and thank him for making work more fun than it is..for his farewell lunch..a bunch of us went to Taste of Japan..got back to the office at like 2pm then i left work at 3pm ..surely a relaxing day at work...got home and I finished packing then off we went to Minden, Ontario for the cottage trip w/ my family n family friends..there was about 40 of us..the place was alright..spacious and clean ! first night played poker w/ forks, spoons and knives as chips..so jokes...and i killed everyone hahaha
sat - sun: sat morning was freezzzzzzzzing..woke up nice and early as usual...during free time..went and walked around..so me, leo, kevin and francis went to the dock...and francis being the troublemaker he is...started to jump on the dock..then all i hear behind me was *SPLASH*..i turn and i see francis standing in the water..which led to the rest of us running as fast as we could off of that thing...LOL also the youth (well me, chris and fanny) led some games for everyone to play..oh man parents are so competitive its CRAZY !!! they are so GICK !!! also played some eyetoy..always fun to see uncles and aunties playing that thing so jokes..then some good ol' mafia afterwards...uncle arthur (jada's and jeremy's dad) is so good..he is pure trickery...jeremy sucks tho...and u know what else sucked..i got killed like first round for most of the game ..i will get my revenge on u guys hahaha...we also watched this chinese christian movie..which was pretty touching....sunday we had a speaker from hong kong which is also a friend of jada's parents and he just shared some thoughts with us...overall it was a good trip lots of chill time with everyone...and surely no generation gap at all
sun night: came back to toronto in the afternoon..n at night was the SCAC 25th anniversary banquet...it was just good to see everyone all dressed up...it was kool seeing the kids all dressed up..not so often get to see that...food was alright...the dessert was wicked...totally props to the ppl that planned/organized it...man banquet for a thousand ppl surely it must have been toughed...but it was a good nite..took pix..i think i only took like a few "normal" pictures where im smiling..
pix will be up soon enough...
sorry if n e one was looking for something deep..just hard to write it up for the whole weekend...too much stuff happened...ask me for details if u wanna..but one overall theme that came up this was "tim is mean"
Jun 5, 2006
ARGH !!!!
i find myself easily irritated lately...maybe just the situations i somehow get myself in the middle of...feel like hiding under a rock where ppl won't look for me
just gotta remind myself...all for Him and all for love
just gotta remind myself...all for Him and all for love
Jun 2, 2006
woah all the old-timers have officially return...
looks like its gonna b crazy summer for the parks and rec camps this year..
Just like what Kristina said, it is going to be an awesome summer cause so many people are returning and you know all the people in the high positions..
Kay and Francis are ACs....Lisa, Christina, Kristina, Janna, Richard, Daniella, Renee are Co-ordinators..Ricky is going back too...even the old-timers Wilson and Wansey have returned to be co-ordinators as well..(even tho their motivation is because they are graduated students that are unemployed LOL)
this is going to be my 2nd summer away from it..but surely it kind of makes me wanna go back to join the fun...i wonder if i'll be like Wilson and Wansey and just return one year after so long ..but of course i'll never return as a co-ordinator LOL
Just like what Kristina said, it is going to be an awesome summer cause so many people are returning and you know all the people in the high positions..
Kay and Francis are ACs....Lisa, Christina, Kristina, Janna, Richard, Daniella, Renee are Co-ordinators..Ricky is going back too...even the old-timers Wilson and Wansey have returned to be co-ordinators as well..(even tho their motivation is because they are graduated students that are unemployed LOL)
this is going to be my 2nd summer away from it..but surely it kind of makes me wanna go back to join the fun...i wonder if i'll be like Wilson and Wansey and just return one year after so long ..but of course i'll never return as a co-ordinator LOL
Jun 1, 2006
through the thunder and through the rain...
random fact: i never bring an umbrella to work, even though i know it will rains. Why? Because God is good to me, it always stop raining when I get off work. It may rain all day but when I get off work, it stops. Like yesterday, the weather was completely fine when I got off work. It was only after I was safely on the bus it started to pour.
i watched this video the other day at church while waiting for a meeting to start..didn't really think about it more deeply until yesterday when i was in the midst of a thunderstorm...
just about rain and thunderstorms in general...generally ppl dont like them...but i totally dont mind them at all...i actually do find it relaxing sometimes walking in the rain..sure u get wet..but ur grass gets greener...flowers bloom afterwards...car gets nice and clean...com'n how bad can storms be ? but i wonder if i have the same type of outlook in life ..when things don't go my way...when the "storms" coming rolling in and the world is all dark all around...can i really find myself standing there and thinking things will turn out just fine..but in reality...we are so worried about the moment at hand, on the problems that have been placed in our hands...and just dont want to do with it...and we start to question and wonder why did it happen in the first place...in reality..protray pretty nicely in the video..is that God has never left our side during these storms..He is with us each step of the way, sheltering us from the worst of it and we only have to deal with what He thinks we can handle...
we are but mere specks of dust in the hands of God yet continually and consistently He has cared for us, poured blessing on us and shown His loved for us..and din the midst of the storms in our lives..He draws us closer to Him even more...because we are in His embrace..telling us that things will be alright and that we will make it home
at the end of the day the storms will pass..and what's left are the clear blue sky..beautiful green fields..and a walk closer to God
i watched this video the other day at church while waiting for a meeting to start..didn't really think about it more deeply until yesterday when i was in the midst of a thunderstorm...
just about rain and thunderstorms in general...generally ppl dont like them...but i totally dont mind them at all...i actually do find it relaxing sometimes walking in the rain..sure u get wet..but ur grass gets greener...flowers bloom afterwards...car gets nice and clean...com'n how bad can storms be ? but i wonder if i have the same type of outlook in life ..when things don't go my way...when the "storms" coming rolling in and the world is all dark all around...can i really find myself standing there and thinking things will turn out just fine..but in reality...we are so worried about the moment at hand, on the problems that have been placed in our hands...and just dont want to do with it...and we start to question and wonder why did it happen in the first place...in reality..protray pretty nicely in the video..is that God has never left our side during these storms..He is with us each step of the way, sheltering us from the worst of it and we only have to deal with what He thinks we can handle...
we are but mere specks of dust in the hands of God yet continually and consistently He has cared for us, poured blessing on us and shown His loved for us..and din the midst of the storms in our lives..He draws us closer to Him even more...because we are in His embrace..telling us that things will be alright and that we will make it home
at the end of the day the storms will pass..and what's left are the clear blue sky..beautiful green fields..and a walk closer to God
"For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." ~ Isaiah 41:13
May 31, 2006
May 29, 2006
interesting...
got word that my "cousin" got engaged...well it was kind of expected since they bought their own house like 2 months ago hahaha but still interesting indeed...mmmhmmmmm going to get some good food hahaha
May 22, 2006
SCAC 25th Anniversary Retreat
So the past weekend (may 20 - 22) was scac's 25th anniversary retreat at Georgian College in Barrie. It has to be the largest conference-type of event, I've ever been to. There was a total of 866 people from both the Chinese and English congregation at the retreat. I had a GREAT time just fellowshipping with people from both congregations, playing my first game of softball in like AGES, waiting endlessly for food, playing MAFIA in the wee hours of the night, watching Laputa, discussion after the english services, etc. The last message from the chinese main speaker was really encouraging. I thought the english services were really good, just looking deeper on what makes SCAC english congregation distinct and what the vision and mission of the church is. Other things that really stood out to me was Jon Lau's bday and how his friends just planned out the surprises for him. Also, how when we (the youth) took over the common room, and it was just such a gathering of people from different age groups in the church and just playing together.
All in all, this weekend was just a great reminder of the indescribable grace and incomparable love that God has pour onto SCAC the past 25 years.
All in all, this weekend was just a great reminder of the indescribable grace and incomparable love that God has pour onto SCAC the past 25 years.
May 17, 2006
May 9, 2006
a day of change...
so now im officially an employee of CA, the sixth largest software company in the world.
May 8, 2006
definitely not a good yr...
hear our prayers being pour out Lord...
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Cause when I look to the sky something tells me you're here with me
And you make everything alright
And when I feel like I'm lost something tells me you're here with me
And I can always find my way when you are here
~ When I Look to the Sky by Train
May 1, 2006
new page..
new page...new chapter...a new beginning..
may it be more joyful than the one before
thank you God for the reminders this weekend
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When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
may it be more joyful than the one before
thank you God for the reminders this weekend
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When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Apr 22, 2006
UTCCF Graduation Dinner 2006
So last night was Grad. Dinner for UTCCF, and it was held at Sky Dragon once again. We went from the basement of Kowloon (grad dinner two years ago) to the top floor of Dragon City. But anyways, lots of people were there last night heard there about 60ish people. It was great to see a lot of familiar faces once again, even the some of the grads from last year came back to celebrate as well. Surely, this year probably had the most people graduating or switching to another skool for another program (like Patricia going back to HK for dentistry).
All the grad gifts were amazing, especially the song for Camila and the rap song for Derek. All the grad. speeches were really good too, just hearing what UTCCF meant to these individuals. Most of the grads were frosh when I was, so it will be sad to see these people go, especially those that are going back to their homes in other cities or countries.
CONGRATULATION to all of you guys. May God continue to bless you and be with you wherever you go. That He will continue to use you to touch the lives of those around you like how you touched ours. Yuan said it best "We'll always got your back"
All the grad gifts were amazing, especially the song for Camila and the rap song for Derek. All the grad. speeches were really good too, just hearing what UTCCF meant to these individuals. Most of the grads were frosh when I was, so it will be sad to see these people go, especially those that are going back to their homes in other cities or countries.
CONGRATULATION to all of you guys. May God continue to bless you and be with you wherever you go. That He will continue to use you to touch the lives of those around you like how you touched ours. Yuan said it best "We'll always got your back"
Apr 17, 2006
i will stand and fight
was watching LOTR: Two Towers tonight..and from all the dialogue and scenes these two lines stuck out the most to me...
haha mayb im just optimistic..or the fact that i KNOW in my mind and heart that God holds everything in those HUGE hands of His...but no matter what the struggle might be...no matter how stress i can be...no matter how difficult the task...no matter how down i might be...i know it is just a passing phase...and the storm will past and the sun will shine once again...and i will get up and dust myself off and just keep on going forward...
there is good in this world..and i will stand and fight for it..
"How can the world go back to the way it was after so much bad has happen? But in the end it is only a passing thing ..this shadow. Even the darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shine, it will shine out the clearer."
haha mayb im just optimistic..or the fact that i KNOW in my mind and heart that God holds everything in those HUGE hands of His...but no matter what the struggle might be...no matter how stress i can be...no matter how difficult the task...no matter how down i might be...i know it is just a passing phase...and the storm will past and the sun will shine once again...and i will get up and dust myself off and just keep on going forward...
"There is some good in this world...and it is worth fighting for"
there is good in this world..and i will stand and fight for it..
Apr 7, 2006
where am i going ?
so went to CCF elections tonite...just great to hear the candidates' visions and hear how passionate they are for UofT and for the fellowship....and just wanna congratulate newly elected committee..mike, gizelle, tianne, grace, lemuel, jon and yuan....will truly pray for you guys and the fellowship
so a questions that came up a lot tonite as i was talkin to ppl was "are you coming back to CCF next year after PEY is done?"
n my answer rite now is.."i don't know"...gotta wait and see what the result of this summer will be
lastly, it's always a great feeling to walk into CCF ..even after being absent for so long..its still a home
so a questions that came up a lot tonite as i was talkin to ppl was "are you coming back to CCF next year after PEY is done?"
n my answer rite now is.."i don't know"...gotta wait and see what the result of this summer will be
lastly, it's always a great feeling to walk into CCF ..even after being absent for so long..its still a home
Apr 1, 2006
the processor is overclocked and burning out...
just need to get through these couple of days...gotta make it to tuesday morning..
during Bible study last nite...tho off-topic...yvonne said something..i guess i really needed to hear...it went something on the lines of... "believing is not enough...gotta trust and obey"
during Bible study last nite...tho off-topic...yvonne said something..i guess i really needed to hear...it went something on the lines of... "believing is not enough...gotta trust and obey"
Mar 21, 2006
clarification...
just a little clarification for my previous post...no i didnt get my heart broken by a girl...lol eunji u make me laugh
Mar 16, 2006
cant help but feel helpless...
hearts are breaking right now...crazy how some ppl can change so quick n so fast
Mar 14, 2006
A.I.D.A.
last night in class...had a review for the whole course..which was weird since there are 2 more topics he still needs to teach ...*shrugs*
so we came to the topic of A.I.D.A. once again...for those non-business people out there...this is what it stands for..
A = Awareness
I = Interest
D = Desire
A = Action
It is a marketing term which basically refers to bringing a person from first being aware of a particular product...then causing to have interest in it and want to buy it...and in the end to persuade them to take action and purchase it..The greatest concern for most marketing people is jumping the chasm between the desire for something and to actually take action in purchasing it..
i dont know...what is it that people Desire out of life ? a career ? lots of money ? big house ? fancy car ? boyfriend/girlfriend ? happiness ? good grades ? so many different answers..but i guess i gotta ask myself...is God the greatest desire in my life ? sometimes we are brought up with so many "goals" in life...so many things to judge whether we were successful or not...but why can't we just want God ? want God to take control of our lives...want Him to be our goal in life..want Him to be our friend...want Him to be our love...want Him to be the most important person in our lives...and ULTIMATELY allow that desire to turn into action...and let that desire shape every decision n action in our lives..
people are right..there is a HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE gap or chasm to cross to get from the desire to the action....there are just so many things that hinder us as we try to cross it...whether it be our fears..our doubts..our worries..our family..our friends..our hopes..our dreams..our careers...in the end it is OURSELVES that is stopping us in being the person we desire to be...the person we were originally created to become...
o God i pray that i will one day become the person...You have created me to be..i know i am far from it right now...and i only pray that with each passing day...i will be one step closer...
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on another note...prof and many of our guest speakers..mention that money is the most essential thing...it is like air...without it..it's over for the business...hmmm i wonder what it'll be like if we treat God as if He was like air...and just truly rely on Him in order to go through every moment of our lives...and to come to realization of His presence around us...that He is our each and every breathe...
i dont want You to be the reason that i breathe..but the very air that i breathe...may You be that important in my life..so that without You i wouldnt kno how to live....
so we came to the topic of A.I.D.A. once again...for those non-business people out there...this is what it stands for..
A = Awareness
I = Interest
D = Desire
A = Action
It is a marketing term which basically refers to bringing a person from first being aware of a particular product...then causing to have interest in it and want to buy it...and in the end to persuade them to take action and purchase it..The greatest concern for most marketing people is jumping the chasm between the desire for something and to actually take action in purchasing it..
i dont know...what is it that people Desire out of life ? a career ? lots of money ? big house ? fancy car ? boyfriend/girlfriend ? happiness ? good grades ? so many different answers..but i guess i gotta ask myself...is God the greatest desire in my life ? sometimes we are brought up with so many "goals" in life...so many things to judge whether we were successful or not...but why can't we just want God ? want God to take control of our lives...want Him to be our goal in life..want Him to be our friend...want Him to be our love...want Him to be the most important person in our lives...and ULTIMATELY allow that desire to turn into action...and let that desire shape every decision n action in our lives..
people are right..there is a HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE gap or chasm to cross to get from the desire to the action....there are just so many things that hinder us as we try to cross it...whether it be our fears..our doubts..our worries..our family..our friends..our hopes..our dreams..our careers...in the end it is OURSELVES that is stopping us in being the person we desire to be...the person we were originally created to become...
o God i pray that i will one day become the person...You have created me to be..i know i am far from it right now...and i only pray that with each passing day...i will be one step closer...
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on another note...prof and many of our guest speakers..mention that money is the most essential thing...it is like air...without it..it's over for the business...hmmm i wonder what it'll be like if we treat God as if He was like air...and just truly rely on Him in order to go through every moment of our lives...and to come to realization of His presence around us...that He is our each and every breathe...
i dont want You to be the reason that i breathe..but the very air that i breathe...may You be that important in my life..so that without You i wouldnt kno how to live....
another weekend another camp...
past weekend went up to Woodland Trails for a sja joint divisional camp...nothing really interestin happen haha just another typical camp i guess...good chill times...ppl got woken up 2:30am ...just to look for the "missing" bday boy..afterwards sang him happy bday n gave him his cake ..then we all went back to bed..
here's some links to ppl's msn space with pictures
Kay's space
Ada's space
Ken's space
here's some links to ppl's msn space with pictures
Kay's space
Ada's space
Ken's space
Mar 9, 2006
note to self:
stop eatin lunch (the ones i bring from home) at desk...it makes cubicle smell like rice LOL
Mar 8, 2006
haha =oD
"Men show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable." ~ Goethe
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oh the indescrible joy you get…when kids, who you havent seen for about a year, still remembers your name and says hi to you
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oh the indescrible joy you get…when kids, who you havent seen for about a year, still remembers your name and says hi to you
Feb 20, 2006
Colluni Winter Retreat 2006 @ Scott Missions Lodge
i want to go bak...
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alright finally have the time to talk bout retreat...well let's just say it will for sure be one of those trips that i'll always rmb hahaha
well first day it took us 6 hours to get our lodge..haha well for all my sjab ppl...let's juss say the tradition of havin a car stuck each time i go to camp was not broken hahahaha...well bak to my story...took us forever to get to collingwood..crazee snow blowing everywhere...n seein how our directions wasnt the greatest n how itz all dark outside n we cant find our way...yah doesnt help...n i finally understand the concept of ZERO visibility..it happened couple of times that nite..n we were forced to just stop on the road..
finally we get to collingwood but still cant find our lodge..ended up at A&P around 12 at nite...found out one of the cars r slipping n sliding up a hill..n our pastor's car was already stuck in a ditch on the same hill...so a bunch of chinese ppl hit up A&P to ask for directions as well as buy Kitty Litter LOL
on the way to the "dangerous" hill...andrew's suv gets stuck in da ditch...3 ski patorl guys from blue mountain comes n saves us ..n drives away in the darkest...surely God was lookin out for us that night..surely ..tho no matter how fustrating n annoying that nite might have been..our fellowship stuck together like a family..n grew closer together...
lastly we cant forget bout the ladybugs that swarm our kitchen..."brokeback blue mountain"...finally an OAC picture...dare poker on the first nite...our worship n message sessions..our sharing times...n the puzzled look everyone had after communion lol
God was surely with us that weekend..n truly spoke to us..n that are long and treacherous journey to Scott Mission's Lodge simply resulted to one of the most memorable retreats ive been to...
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alright finally have the time to talk bout retreat...well let's just say it will for sure be one of those trips that i'll always rmb hahaha
well first day it took us 6 hours to get our lodge..haha well for all my sjab ppl...let's juss say the tradition of havin a car stuck each time i go to camp was not broken hahahaha...well bak to my story...took us forever to get to collingwood..crazee snow blowing everywhere...n seein how our directions wasnt the greatest n how itz all dark outside n we cant find our way...yah doesnt help...n i finally understand the concept of ZERO visibility..it happened couple of times that nite..n we were forced to just stop on the road..
finally we get to collingwood but still cant find our lodge..ended up at A&P around 12 at nite...found out one of the cars r slipping n sliding up a hill..n our pastor's car was already stuck in a ditch on the same hill...so a bunch of chinese ppl hit up A&P to ask for directions as well as buy Kitty Litter LOL
on the way to the "dangerous" hill...andrew's suv gets stuck in da ditch...3 ski patorl guys from blue mountain comes n saves us ..n drives away in the darkest...surely God was lookin out for us that night..surely ..tho no matter how fustrating n annoying that nite might have been..our fellowship stuck together like a family..n grew closer together...
lastly we cant forget bout the ladybugs that swarm our kitchen..."brokeback blue mountain"...finally an OAC picture...dare poker on the first nite...our worship n message sessions..our sharing times...n the puzzled look everyone had after communion lol
God was surely with us that weekend..n truly spoke to us..n that are long and treacherous journey to Scott Mission's Lodge simply resulted to one of the most memorable retreats ive been to...
Feb 12, 2006
Feb 10, 2006
Feb 3, 2006
change in perspective...
for those that didnt kno..i woke up from wed till today..ive been pretty sick..body juss wouldnt go n e more...
wed: got to work .n threw up...try to fight it out...after an hour or so couldnt take it n e more n went home...threw up sum more...went to nap...woke up got 102 fever...took sum medicine..made sum congee (tasted horrible i cant make congee)...planted my butt on the couch n didnt want to move..body aching..head exploding..by the time i was goin to sleep at nite..still had 101 fever..
thurs: woke up..still got fever..juss wouldnt go away...i was actually kinda worried ..juss never seen a fever that wont go away b4...but at least i was eatin more than just congee (so not fillin)
n now still gettin better..fever gone...went to the doctor's n got sum medicine..hopefully it works...i dont think ive ever brokedown like that b4...not emotionally but just physically...like my body telling me to stop n despite me tellin it keep pushin it...it juss wouldnt start..itz crazee feelin so weak n unable to do n e thing at all..every step felt like a hammer was bein pounded into my head..but surely n thankfully God was there the whole time...takin care of me...hearin my prayers..givin me the rest that i needed...n now truly learning how to rest...even my parents pointed that to b the cause of my problem..my lack of rest..my lack of downtime..funee thing is i think i slack off a lot hahaha
other random things i learned:
i) according to sum ppl Gatorade is a wonder drug for stomach problems
ii) change my idea of some ppl
wed: got to work .n threw up...try to fight it out...after an hour or so couldnt take it n e more n went home...threw up sum more...went to nap...woke up got 102 fever...took sum medicine..made sum congee (tasted horrible i cant make congee)...planted my butt on the couch n didnt want to move..body aching..head exploding..by the time i was goin to sleep at nite..still had 101 fever..
thurs: woke up..still got fever..juss wouldnt go away...i was actually kinda worried ..juss never seen a fever that wont go away b4...but at least i was eatin more than just congee (so not fillin)
n now still gettin better..fever gone...went to the doctor's n got sum medicine..hopefully it works...i dont think ive ever brokedown like that b4...not emotionally but just physically...like my body telling me to stop n despite me tellin it keep pushin it...it juss wouldnt start..itz crazee feelin so weak n unable to do n e thing at all..every step felt like a hammer was bein pounded into my head..but surely n thankfully God was there the whole time...takin care of me...hearin my prayers..givin me the rest that i needed...n now truly learning how to rest...even my parents pointed that to b the cause of my problem..my lack of rest..my lack of downtime..funee thing is i think i slack off a lot hahaha
other random things i learned:
i) according to sum ppl Gatorade is a wonder drug for stomach problems
ii) change my idea of some ppl
Jan 29, 2006
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR !!!!
so went over to family frenz once again like all holidays...
one major highlight from this nite...our parents playing eyetoy
LOL n we got vids n pix to prove it LOL it was PURE JOKES !!! i would put vids up but dont think our parents will like dat hahahaha
one major highlight from this nite...our parents playing eyetoy
LOL n we got vids n pix to prove it LOL it was PURE JOKES !!! i would put vids up but dont think our parents will like dat hahahaha
Jan 27, 2006
Micah 6:8
"He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God."
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God."
Jan 24, 2006
Jan 18, 2006
Jan 17, 2006
another quote...
Saw the final like 2 mins of Supernatural tonight and this is what the character said "You gotta have faith, not just when miracles happen. But when miracles don't happen as well"
Jan 13, 2006
Random quotes...
"What single ability do we all have? The ability to change."
- Leonard Andrews
"The next moment is as much beyond our grasp, and as much in God's care, as that a hundred years away. Care for the next minute is just as foolish as care for a day in the next thousand years. In neither can we do anything, in both God is doing everything."
- C.S. Lewis
"Mere change is not growth. Growth is the synthesis of change and continuity, and where there is no continuity there is no growth."
- C.S. Lewis
"Do not pray for easier lives, pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers, pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work will be no miracle, but YOU will be a miracle."
- Phillips Brooks
- Leonard Andrews
"The next moment is as much beyond our grasp, and as much in God's care, as that a hundred years away. Care for the next minute is just as foolish as care for a day in the next thousand years. In neither can we do anything, in both God is doing everything."
- C.S. Lewis
"Mere change is not growth. Growth is the synthesis of change and continuity, and where there is no continuity there is no growth."
- C.S. Lewis
"Do not pray for easier lives, pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers, pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work will be no miracle, but YOU will be a miracle."
- Phillips Brooks
Jan 3, 2006
Hillsong - Till I See You
The greatest love that anyone could ever know
That overcame the cross and grave to find my soul
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in You
With all I am I'll live to see Your kingdom come
And in my heart I pray You'd let Your will be done
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in You
I will live to love You
I will live to bring You praise
I will live a child in awe of You
You are a voice that called the universe to be
You are the whisper in my heart that speaks to me
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in you
You alone are God of all
You alone are worthy Lord
And with all I am my soul will bless Your name
That overcame the cross and grave to find my soul
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in You
With all I am I'll live to see Your kingdom come
And in my heart I pray You'd let Your will be done
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in You
I will live to love You
I will live to bring You praise
I will live a child in awe of You
You are a voice that called the universe to be
You are the whisper in my heart that speaks to me
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in you
You alone are God of all
You alone are worthy Lord
And with all I am my soul will bless Your name
Jan 1, 2006
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