Anything & Everything

A BLESSED FATHER'S DAY

2011-06-19T09:49:00.002+08:00

WISHING ALL FATHERS, GRANDFATHERS, AND FATHERS WOULD BE
A VERY BLESSED FATHER'S DAY.

Hey People it's Easter Today.

2011-04-24T08:55:00.000+08:00

Just attended my first ever Easter Service away from Home and in the early hour of the morning- 6.30 am! at the St Andrew presbyterian church. What a wonderful experience.
Why do Christians celebration Easter or Resurrection day as some churches prefer to call it. You may read more about this celebration here. and it's origin here.
If you are interested to read about the account of Jesus' crucification and His resurrection you can follow them in the gospel of Matthew 27:27-28:8
His victory over death and the grave has given new hope to those who believes in Him.
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? [1 Corinthians 15:55]

Happy Resurrection Day Everyone. or Happy Easter.

THE PROMISE

2010-11-03T10:45:00.028+08:00

No, this is'nt about the Kaige chen's movie the promised. Just last week, on a hiking trip I was so exited because I wanted to try out my new pair of shoes. After walking a couple of steps I found the ground was too slippery and reliased the wet condition on the ground might not be suitable for my shoes.
So I request the group of hikers to proceed to the hill while I go back to my car to change to a proper hiking shoes.I told them I will catch up with them as soon as I could. That was the promised. Slowly but surely I make my way up and yelled out "I am back!" My friends were quite surprised and said wa so fast ah? But this is not what I am going to brag about, but rather it had me thinking about another promise,-a promise that was made many, many years ago. Does this promise still hold true? These are my thoughts for the day.
In John 14:1-4, Jesus tells his disciples:

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going."

Following verses gives some clue to his coming:-
For as lightling that comes even in the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky,and all the nations of the earth will moun.They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky,with power and great glory.
Matthew 24:27,30
Yes, waiting for something that looks like eternity and not going happen soon, requires patience and faith.
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming.See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. James 5:7,8
Remember God's clock and our clock are differrent:-
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: with the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness.He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:8,9
He left us with the final word in Revelation 22: 20."Yes I am coming soon"

Save the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge

2010-09-06T10:28:00.002+08:00

Nature lovers please do not let this happen.

I was quite alarm when I saw this on facebook. I had heard earlier from someone on the proposed KL Outer Ring Road (KLORR)and when I saw the pettion here that I realise this is gonna happen unless something is done quick.The highway will cut across the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge and through the Selangor State Park. When that happen we can kissed goodbye to mother nature and clean water.Please help spread the word and support by signing the pettion here.

All these will be gone if we do nothing. Please act now, before it is too late.

Have I failed?

2010-05-02T16:01:00.000+08:00

The death of my beloved late grand mother, still has an effect on me. I still can't help asking myself have I failed.? Have I done my part being the leader that I am suppose to be? why is it one , by one of my family members seems to abandon their faith? Sure they make their own choice, but then I felt I am responsible. Yes, I have failed. It appear now I am the only one in the family who holding on to the faith. I was offer the joss stick many a time and each time I have to refuse them.Actually I was not totally alone,because one of my niece too did not took the joss stickl. I am thankful for the few friends from my cell group who turn up during one of the nights. Their presence was a welcome, after feeling so lonely, been alone making my stand.something good did come out of this experience, because my third uncle ask me a question, can a christian take part in the ceremony? At first I thought he was directing the question to me.I told him we can support with our presence but we can't take part in their ceremony and holding the joss stick is one of them. I was sure he was happy with my honest answer. Later he told me two of his children.(my cousins )were christians too. Praise the Lord I was not alone after all. I was then reminded of this verse found 1 Kgs. 19:1) "Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him."

This morning while still thinking about what happen last sunday, I was encourage by this lovely song .Thank you worship team for selecting this song.God Bless you guys.

Darlene Zschech - The Potter's Hand

Beautiful Lord, Wonderful Saviour

I know for sure, all of my days are held in your hands, crafted

into your perfect plan

You gently call me into your presence guiding me by Your Holy Spirit

Teach me dear Lord to live all of my life through Your eyes

I'm captured by Your holy calling

Set me apart, I know you're drawing me to yourself

Lead me Lord I pray

Chorus:

Take me, Mould me, use me, fill me

I give my life to the Potter's hand

Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me

I give my life to the Potter's hand

you gentlly call me into your presence guidin me by your holy spirit

teach me dear lord to live through your eyes

i'm captured by you holy calling

set me apart, I know your drawing me to yourself

lead me lord i pray

THIS DEVICE WILL HEAL YOUR MARRIAGE

2010-03-11T16:36:00.008+08:00

Finally got myself a GPS at the Mobile and It fair at Harbour Place in Klang.
It was a real bargain at only MYR380.00.It comes with a one year warranty.It has Garmin and Papago softwares. My Pastor said getting the GPS(Global Positioning System)is a good investment, as it will heal your marriage. He is firm believer in GPS. You will be surprise how many people asked him about the GPS after the service. Those of us who had back seat drivers will know what kind of unnecessary heated argument we can avoid with this new device.Well, I had my fair share of argument too.But that was a long time ago. Now a days we drive separate cars.!(LOL) No, actually when we do go to an unknown places we make a pact not to argue and if we are really lost to ask for direction. She always claim I had problem with that! Anyway with this new baby I think we can finally reach our destination in peace.It is a welcome to hear clear soothing direction from the navigator. In case we still get lost now we can always put the blame on the GPS. Would'nt it be nice whenever we reached our destination to hear a soothing voice complimenting us"Well done you have reached your destination or something to that effect, since we don't hear that from our spouse right?
Well people if you have not got your GPS go get one. The sales ends this sunday.

STAND BY FOR LAUNCHING OF..

2010-03-01T18:07:00.014+08:00

I was at the Chap Goh Mei celebration last evening at HP(not the printer company),the new shopping mall that is promised to take Klang by storm. It is called Harbour Place,located on the main road towards Port Klang.For location map please refer here.
The Chung Hwa opened with their flag performance followed by Wushu, Chinese traditional cultural dance by different groups. I was busy taking photographs and was really surprised when Mr Marx Aideit Samani acknowledged me. He was refering to my earlier posting on the new year eve celebration on facebook.You may see the photos on facebook here. I had expressed my fear harbour place might suffered the same fate as the plaza across the river. He assured the guests that Harbour place was committed and that they will not allow it to be another white elephant,like the plaza I was refering to.He went on with an illustration of the chicken and the cow story.A chicken and a cow went for a walk around the farm. As they passed the farmers window they noticed a wonderful breakfast prepared for the farmer and his wife sitting on the breakfast table. As they peeked closer they noticed steak and eggs on the plates.
The cow and chicken were silent for a moment as they took in the impact of what they saw. Finally, looking at the eggs and prideful of her contribution, the chicken said, "now that was a sacrifice!" The cow looked at the steak on the plate and finally turned to the chicken and said, "Yes, for you it is a sacrifice. But for us it is total commitment!" He liken Harbour Place as the cow, and that is how committed Harbour Place will be. To date only two shops lots are fully occuppied on the ground floor ,Eastwear Fashion and Lil McQueen,another fashion house.
Under renovations now is Geylang Kopitiam and they are targeted to open when MBO cinemas open either late April or early May.It will have a total of 10 screening halls . Klang movie goers will enjoy MBO’s key advantage of competitive ticket rates while enjoying all the same movies, with quality service.
Currently, the Tune Group will open two big outlets; i.e. Tune Sports Cafe and Tune Studios.Tune Cafe is a two level cafe designed to cater for the family and friends to enjoy their meals and get together while at the same time, if they so wish, listen to the performance by professional artistes on the balcony on the first floor.Tune Studios has two major operations; one is a professionally styled recording studio for Amateurs who can come and jam and, at the same time, record their performance while the other one is solely for professional artistes..Also opening would be VR4U motor sports and aeronautics that will open various operations as follows:
- a motor simulation where one can learn to drive and learn the rules of driving. It's like driving a real car but in very safe conditions and, of course, sheltered from the rain and sun.
- when you are ready, there will also be F1 simulation where you can learn how to drive like an F1 DRIVER. Now we can all drive at great speed without fear of breaking the law.
- vR4U will also be opening a small go-kart facility just outside of Harbour Place for you to start experiencing the fun of go-karting.

HQ for Sensei Warrior program for Woman and Children safety awareness will also be at Harbour Place. A demo will be held during the coming school holidays.
People of Klang,be excited, be very excited.(I am already excited just blogging this) I will be looking forward to their official launch towards the second half of this year. I have faith Harbour Place will be the cool, fun place for us to hang out with our families and friends.

For more photos please check out my facebook photo album.

Acknowledgment:my sincere thanks to Mr marx for providing me with the information on harbour place.

IT'S NOT ABOUT BEING TOUGH,BUT BEING ADVENTUROUS

2010-02-20T21:12:00.012+08:00

Just had a fun trip to Bukit Tabur East ,the Crystal Hill Eastern Side, this morning.I was invited by my friend Alvin Chang for this trip,Well since it was quite a while that I have not gone for hiking I jumped at his offer. He was kind enough to offer me a ride to our destination. we left Klang together with his companion, Esther Leong around 4.30 am and headed for our rendezvous near Taman Melawati. Due to some technical problem with the GPS, we found ourselves in some unknown place As soon as we reliased we were taken for a "ride" we checked with our other Gps, Gary"mountain" Loong, who directed us to the meeting place and upon arrival headed for Bukit Tabur. The team was led by William Foo with Edwin who acted as a sweeper at the back of the line to ensure no one went astray.As we made our climb up the hill , a thought run through my mind. silly old man what are you doing here when you should be in your warm bed at home.? Every hills was different and this one was no exception.It was quite risky as the path was very narrow. most of the time we were walking on the crystal quartz-rich ridge. walking in the dark we had to be extra careful, one wrong slip it will be a long way down. After an hour and half or so we reached one of the peak where we stopped for a while to admired the scenery and view the klang gate dam, while waiting for the sun rise. with the cool breeze carressing our faces.The view from the top was just breath taking. Those with cameras started taking photos to captured what ever they fancied, particulary the sunrise. Once that was done we continued the climb to the peak. some who had climbed before stayed back while the first timers eagerly waited for their turn to climb up to the peak. As both hands were needed to climb , I left my hiking stick with a friend and make my way up.I made it almost with no problem. It is not about being tough, but rather about being adventurous. It is a about conquering your fear, the unknown. when you have done it, you will find such satisfaction. I could see the Kuala lumpur tower, the twin towers as well as part of Kuala Lumpur city from the top. what a spectacular view . Now I looked forward to climb on the western side. I am grateful for the team ,and those who organised this trip. It was very well coordinated trip indeed. what a day, what an adventure!

Klang Gate Dam

climbing to the peak

a view of Kuala lumpur

MASTERWORDSMITH@WRITERS.INC.: THE ABC OF FRIENDSHIP

2009-11-24T13:28:00.000+08:00

MASTERWORDSMITH@WRITERS.INC.: THE ABC OF FRIENDSHIP

Anniversary Pledge

2009-11-20T13:19:00.005+08:00

My dearest wife
Two decades Plus eight today
I loved you then, I certainly still do now
Another 28 or more?
But atlas I fear this body might not obey
I will appreciate every moment now
Happy 28th Anniversary Today
to be together is blest
But to be with Him even far better
Let's make a pledge this day
When the roll is called yonder
Let's be there!

THE RACE I MISSED

2009-11-15T09:15:00.006+08:00

Got up this morning, rather excited and headed for the stadium. it's gonna be my maiden run.I was looking forward to this the whole week. I was on my way almost near to my destination, I saw a lone runner with the t-shirt, the same one I was wearing. Horrors of horrors, it then dawn upon me, I might have been late.No, no, I refused to believe that. Going towards the stadium there were marshalls, policemen every where. The truth sets in. I was indeed late!
What is the moral of this story.? you might have registered,paid your dues and have all the necessary outfit,and even be ready, but unless you are in the race. It don't count. you have to run together with every one. Lesson learnt be on time.and be ready! I might missed this race, but I sure don't want to miss the race Paul is taking about.
see more on the articles here.

Gotta run now, I dont want to be late for church.

MASTERWORDSMITH@WRITERS.INC.: HOW TO RETIRE

2009-09-24T09:52:00.000+08:00

MASTERWORDSMITH@WRITERS.INC.: HOW TO RETIRE

FLOWERS OR NO FLOWERS LEH?

2009-09-20T14:42:00.009+08:00

Last night at our "Tong Yen" session with some friends, the topic of sending flowers to spouse cropped up. One newly wedded was wondering why her spouse dont (or lack of it) send her flowers anymore. our learned and experience friend Jason ,while he is not against giving gifts to spouse, suggested we should be more practical ; when buying gifts the receivers should be able to use them. He is opioned flowers are a wasted of money, as they are only good to look at for a while since they withered off after a couple of days. He even suggested to my friend, "plant your own flowers if you like them so much." sometimes I am not sure when he is serious.But what my friend shared does makes sense.
What do you think?? Should we do away giving flowers? Anyone who wishes to differs??
Ladies is it a must to have your flowers??

Klang Folks Jogging at Taman Rakyat Beware..

2009-08-31T20:47:00.006+08:00

I was at Taman Rakyat this evening. Just to test run to see if I should attempt my maiden run in oct. Little do I know what was in store for me when i returned to my car. I noticed there were bricks underneath my car.A quick check confirm all tyres were intact, except for one tyre which was flat.Apparently it was deflated for easy removal.
They must have left in frustration as they could not removed one of the nuts. In desperation they threw four of the nuts away. Do you believe in Angels? Guardian Angels that is. Well I do. Thank God they were not sucessful in their mischief. They could have seen an Angel and took off in a hurry. Would you believe it of all the day, I choose today not to carry my hand phone, and I could not remember my wife's phone. so I did the next best thing I called my own phone and guess what my wife did not recognise the ring tone and did not pick up. She thought it was the computer! what?? She can't even tell?? never mind.. Thank God just as I hang up the public phone one of my ex college drove by and I waved him down. Got a lift back to my home and I tried to call one of cell member who happen to run a tyre shop.(this is one of the fringe benefit of joining a cell)Horrors of horrors his number went missing .I could not find it on my contact list. Good thing I remembered a couple days ago I had sent my wife's car for some check up and had his bill. But just my luck my wife threw that bill away. good thing it was still in the waste basket.Phews and I quickly called him. A quick change to the spare tyre and I was my way to his shop to have the original wheel back in place.
One car nearby was not so lucky as one of the wheel got stolen as reported by my son whom my called earlier to have him watch over my car in case there are others thieves. The owner did not reliase his back tyre was missing and almost drove off, but my son manage to warned him in a nick of time.
So klang folks be more alert when you next go for jogging at taman rakyat. Your tyres might not be there.
Happy Merdeka day.God Bless Malaysia(and Klang too)

Enjoyed this song

MY PRAYER- Jlim

2009-08-27T13:34:00.003+08:00

OH LORD, MY MAKER
YOU KNOW WHAT GOES THROUGH MY MIND
MY FEARS, MY ANXIETY
I CAN’T HIDE FROM YOU
MANY THINGS I HAVE NO ANSWERS NOW
MY DISAPPOINTMENTS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND BUT YOU?
MY TRUST IN FRIENDS, LOVED ONES EVEN
GIVES ME NO COMFORT
ONLY YOU ALONE
I FIND MY TRUST AND COMFORT

FRIENDS MAY DESERT ME
LOVE ONES ABANDON ME
BUT LORD DON’T YOU HIDE YOUR FACE FROM ME
LORD I FEAR IN MY WEAKNESS
I MIGHT STUMBLE AND FALL
LORD HOLD ME AND STRENGTHEN ME PLEASE
LEST I FALL AND FORSAKE YOU
HELP ME TO PRESSED ON
TILL IT’S TIME FOR YOU TO CARRY ME HOME.

A cheerful heart is good medicine,

2009-08-24T11:33:00.011+08:00

Was at my mum's place this morning, when I had an upset tummy. Mum being mum always have the redemy at hand. I was given a type of "po chi pill" brand called Ban kah chai.
I was surprise to find a bookmark in the box with these words. "cheerful heart is good medicine" This of course is from proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones . wonder if this guy have been reading proverbs. Guess what the medicine really works,just like the old brand I was so used to. Need to get some when going for mission ,especially those who has a weak stomach like me.

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH DEAR?

2009-08-16T22:10:00.006+08:00

My wife suddenly got inspired to cook crabs for lunch today. I help too(honest) :-to eat up plus wash up!
Ok maybe the wash up part is no effort on my part, but the eating part certain does, since I dont really fancy crabs.!so it takes really some effort to swallow those stuff down with no argument. Further more that was the only menu, no rice, no vegetables. just crabs and more crabs. After being married to the same woman for so many years I know when your woman spent so much time in the kitchen preparing the meal(delicious or otherwise) you dont suddenly "remember" you have a lunch date or you are fasting . Do that you will be "fasting" for a long time.As for me,
I think I had enough crabs to last me for a long time .

LEARNING TO TRUST GOD(AGAIN)

2009-08-10T09:57:00.013+08:00

Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

This happen to be one of the favourite verse of one of a brother who was called home recently. It was no coincident this verse was also the opening verse of the guest Speaker,Pastor David Goh at our Church last sunday.
For the past couple of months I have been counting the days towards oct when I will retired. It will means no income. who will put the food on the table? It's one thing to encourage people when they are in a situation,but when it involved us personally, it's something else.I will be lying if I say I am not worry. In fact I worried too much, when I know I shouldnt. yes, I have spoken to some pastors ,cell members who prayed with me on this issue and I have even remind myself there is nothing to worry about and even know and read the scriptures how God takes care of the sparrows.
Matthew 10: 29-31
29Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. 30And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

After hearing last sunday's message I guess I better learn to trust completly(no matter how hard it is). I dont remember most of the verses, but only the opening and the closing verses. The last verse was from Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus
I dont know what is going happen in Oct, but I am not going worry myself sick thinking about it,because I know God is in control. Once I commit everything to Him, it is His problem not mine .

now this song will have more meaning than ever!

I don't know
About tomorrow
I just live from day to day
And I don't borrow from its sunshine
For its skies may turn to gray
And I don't worry about my future
For I know what Jesus said
And today He walks beside me
For He knows what lies ahead
Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to under-understand
But I, I know, I know, I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds, who holds my hand
Oh yeah, yeah, yes, hey, yes
Who holds my hand

Shalom

TRUE FRIENDSHIP

2009-08-05T10:57:00.000+08:00

Seems like this question will always pop up. Who or what is a Friend? We will in some point of our life ask this question. I always tell people good friends are not many and true friend even less, but when you do find one value it.
Here is some interesting articles which I like to share.

Friendship is a gift of God. Some of us are blessed with good friends. But as it happens, these friendships are taken for granted in some cases and not valued. It is similar to a case of two couples. Say one has no child even after many years of marriage and the other has many children, more than they can manage. What do you think? Will the couple with many children value the children as much as the couple which has none? Everything is relative in life. We value what we don't have and give less valuable to what is freely available with us. Friendship is one such relationship.Why should we value friendships? What qualities does a good friend bring in our relationship that makes the friendship so valuable? Let us examine some of these. read the rest of the story here

In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day one fellow met the great philosopher and said, "Do you know what I just heard about your friend?". "Hold on a minute," Socrates replied. "Before telling me anything I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Triple Filter Test.". "Triple filter?". "That's right," Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter what you're going to say. That's why I call it the triple filter test. The first filter is Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?" "No," the man said, "actually I just heard about it and...". "All right," said Socrates. "So you don't know if it's true or not. Now let's try the second filter, the filter of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about my friend something good?" . "No, on the contrary...". "So," Socrates continued, "you want to tell me something bad about him, but you're not certain it's true. You may still pass the test though, because there's one filter left: the filter of Usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about my friend going to be useful to me?" "No, not really." "Well," concluded Socrates, "if what you want to tell me is neither true nor good nor even useful, why tell it to me at all?"

Lesson:
Well we can always participate in loose talks to curb our boredom. But when it comes to you friends its not worth it. Always avoid talking behind the back about your near and dear friends.

original post here

The Bible also has alot to says about friendship.
Proverbs is another good source of wisdom regarding friends. "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity" (Proverbs 17:17). "A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother" (Proverbs 18:24). The issue here is that in order have a friend, one must be a friend. "Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses" (Proverbs 27:6). " As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another" (Proverbs 27:17).

Refer here

LIFEBOOK 2009

2009-07-29T12:18:00.005+08:00

Another interesting article which I receive in my email. Thanks Nixon for the below.

LIFEBOOK 2009
Health:

1. Drink plenty of water
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and eat less food that is manufactured in plants
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy
5. Make time for prayer,
6.. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2008
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day ---- and while you walk, smile

Personality:

11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do ; keep your limits
14. Don't take yourself so seriously ; no one else does
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Community:

25. Call your family often
26. Each day give something good to others
27. Forgive everyone for everything
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day
30. What other people think of you is none of your business
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friend! s will. Stay in touch.

Life:

32. Do the right things
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful
34. GOD heals everything
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up
37. The best is yet to come
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy

I like points no. 5, life is fragile, handle with prayer.
8( my preference meditation on God's word)
11- remember this one? I had the blues because I had no shoes,
Until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet"~Harold Abbott
also refer here

18 is a good reminder for those married couples and those in a relationship.
25- is so very important. value our family and see them or call them at oportunity you can. Dont live in regret .
Point 33 and I would like to add from Phil 4:8
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

Have a nice day.

AN ATHEIST IN THE WOODS

2009-07-27T22:37:00.005+08:00

This is another that email that make it's round again. Enjoy.

AN ATHEIST IN THE WOODS
An atheist was walking through the woods.

'What majestic trees!
'What powerful rivers!
'What beautiful animals!
He said to himself.

As he was walking alongside the river,he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look. He saw a
7-foot grizzly bear charge towards him. He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder & saw that the
bear was closing in on him.

He looked over his shoulder again, & the bear was even closer. He tripped & fell on the ground. He rolled over to pick
himself up but saw that the bear was right on top of him, reaching for him with his left paw & raising his right paw to strike him.
At that instant the Atheist cried out, 'Oh my God!'

Time Stopped.
The bear froze.
The forest was silent.

As a bright light shone upon the man, a voice came out of the sky.

'You deny my existence for all these years, teach others I don't exist and even credit creation to cosmic accident.'
'Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament?

Am I to count you as a believer?

The atheist looked directly into the light, 'It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask you to treat me as a Christian now,
but perhaps you could make the BEAR a Christian'?

'Very well,' said the voice.
The light went out. The sounds of the forest resumed. And the bear dropped his right paw, brought both paws
together, bowed his head & spoke:

'Lord bless this food, which I am about to receive from thy bounty
through Christ our Lord, Amen.'

DEATH : need not be scary if you know your maker

2009-07-16T14:30:00.005+08:00

Got this in my email this morning. It is too good I have to share.

~.. DEATH~
WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY TO EXPLAIN IT

A sick man turned to his doctor as he was preparing to
leave the examination room and said,
"Doctor, I am afraid to die.
Tell me what lies on the other side."
Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know."
"You don't know? You, a Christian man,
do not know what is on the other side?"

The doctor was holding the handle of the door;
on the other side came a sound of scratching and whining,
and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room
and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness.
Turning to the patient, the doctor said,
"Did you notice my dog?
He's never been in this room before.
He didn't know what was inside.
He knew nothing except that his master was here,
and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear.
I know little of what is on the other side of death,
but I do know one thing...

I know my Master is there and that is enough."

Secret Ab Toning Exercises For a Flat Tummy and Slim Waistline, Exercise and Workout

2009-07-14T17:02:00.001+08:00

Secret Ab Toning Exercises For a Flat Tummy and Slim Waistline, Exercise and Workout

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conquering my hill

2009-07-14T14:59:00.006+08:00

I was all game when a friend of mine invited me during the weekend to climb the
Saga hill in cheras, little did I know what was in store for me.
We left klang around 6.30am and reached our destination at around 7.10 am and immediately started to climb Having been to Broga, I thought this should be a breeze
How wrong I was . It was quite a steep climb and more difficult than broga. I was grasping for breath half way and the thought that went through my head was what have I got myself in to.?
I stopped a couple of time to have my drink.and once to adjust my back pack and did not notice my friend have left without me. I thought I could catched up with him, (only latter did I learnt he had taken a different path. ) I could not see my friend, I tried to called him on the hand phone but there was no service so I went ahead and end up in a path that goes down hill instead of uphill . After a while I was convinced I was lost and deceide to double back as there was not way to catch up with my friend. As I was making my way up I met a small group and asked them for direction and was informed the path I took was indeed the correct way , even though it seems wrong to me.

One thing I notise was the people would greet one another even though they were total strangers Another thing that I observed was they would claps their hands. Maybe an indication to the group that they are ahead so that the rest could catch up in case they got lost ? Or was it to scare away wild animals? Maybe I should have inquired.
I stayed with the group and after about half an hour we reached the peak. What a relief.
I make it.! After a while I saw my friend who had taken another path and reached only minutes later.
We took a short break and then continue towards the water fall which took another half hour to reach.
Along the way I notice there were marker left by people who were there before. I suppose that was to help people incase they got lost. Going down the hill to the water fall was not easy even though there were rope tied on trees to aid those going down hill.
It was just a small water fall and after a while we make our way up to the peak again, rested awhile. My friend deceided to take a nap while I did some work up on some make shift” gym Equipment” By noon time we make our way down and head for home. We reached Klang around 1.30 pm and had a meal of bak kut .teh.

As I thought back of my hill experience, there is a lesson I could draw from this episode.There are also hills in our life, which we need to conquer.
My hill challenge was tough and I almost gave up half way. I even got separated along the way. It’s ok to be slow and we should not be afraid to ask for help when we are lost Had I gave up I would have missed reaching the peak. What motivate me? My goal, my ultimate destination which is the peak! We need to persevere and do not give up easily.
I like David’s attitude which is found in Psalm 121:1
I will lift up my eyes to the hills - from whence comes my help?"
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of Heaven and Earth.
He was able to look beyond the hill upward heaven towards God ,where his help lies.
To lift the gaze from the ground to a higher plain. Have you ever climbed a mountain? As you start the climb, you look up at the mountain and think of the challenges you will face on the way up. You contemplate the view from the summit. There's something solid and timeless about a mountain - it beckons the climber to stand on the summit The writer of Hebrew has this to say:-

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.(Heb 12:1)

The Marker along the way.helps hiker who may be lost or to confirm they are on the right track. We can be encourage and motivated by marks left by Christians for us to follow .Reading good Christian books help and learning from the experience of seasoned Christians will encourage in our quest to finish the race.
Just as the hikers greet one another which is an acknowledgement and encouragement to the other hikers especially those who are going downhill to those who are just coming up.

Paul always opens his letter with greetings . It is not uncommon whenever we have guest speakers from different churches ,they also bring greetings from their local churches. It is like telling us they have not forgotten us and are praying for us.

As I took stock after the event I reliased how important it is to have enough water. I brought two small bottle and finish it on the hill even before coming down hill. Big mistake.! I was not well equipped.
The Christian walk is never easy. We are bound to face problems, persecutions even.
Jesus gave us an insight
Jesus told His disciples, "In the world you will have tribulation. but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33).
Discouragment are bound to come our way and spiritual attack from the enemy,
But we will be spare from the on slaughter of the enemy if we are fully geared. We need to put on the full armour of God described in Ephesians 6:10–18)

IS TROUBLE YOUR FRIEND??

2009-06-29T12:12:00.010+08:00

Have been listening to this songs so often on the radio, finally checked it out on youtube. I just can't understand it, how can trouble be your friend?
Is it friend or Fiend ?
Interesting in the Bible Jesus also menetion we will face trouble(some version tribulation) in this world .it is almost inevitable .
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33

But he assured us He has overcome the world, and since He has overcome the world we should to, as He has given us the power to do so.

Here is the lyrics to Lenka's Trouble is a friend

Trouble will find you
No matter where you go
Oh, oh
No matter if you're fast
No matter if you're slow
Oh, oh
The eye of the storm
wanna cry in the morn
Oh, oh
You're fine for a while
But you start
To lose control
He's there in the dark
He's there in my heart
He waits in the wings
he's gotta play a part
Trouble is a friend
Yeah Trouble
Is a friend of mine
Ahh
Trouble is a friend
But trouble is a foe
Oh, oh
And no matter
What I feed him
He always seems to grow
Oh, oh
He sees what I see
And he knows
What I know
Oh, oh
So don't forget
As you ease
On down my road
He's there in the dark
He's there in my heart
He waits in the wings
He's gotta play a part
Trouble is a friend
Yeah Trouble
Is a friend of mine
So don't be alarmed
If he takes you
By the arm I won't let him win
But I'm a sucker for his charm
For his charm Trouble is a friend
Yeah Trouble
Is a friend of mine
Ahh
How I hate the way
He makes me feel
And how I try
To make him leave
I try
Oh, oh, I try
But he's there in the dark
He's there in my heart
He waits in the wings
He's gotta play a part
Trouble is a friend
Yeah
Trouble
Is a friend of mine
So don't be alarmed
If he takes you
By the arm
I won't let him win
But I'm a sucker for his charm
For his charm
Trouble is a friend
Yeah Trouble
Is a friend of mine
Ahh Ooh Ahh Ooh

Elvis also sang about Trouble. infact two songs.

click link below for the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXVeo7_xNsg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkzZfMdL__o

What happens when you give the world some free beats? A whole lot of awesome, that's what. [I Heart Music]

2009-06-26T16:47:00.000+08:00

What happens when you give the world some free beats? A whole lot of awesome, that's what. [I Heart Music]

MAGICK RIVER: A Farewell Message from MJ...

2009-06-26T16:33:00.000+08:00

MAGICK RIVER: A Farewell Message from MJ...

Michael Jackson's hits on BC & BP

2009-06-26T13:07:00.008+08:00

BODYCOMBAT:BC14-02. Pump 69 - Smooth Criminal

BC36-06. Badlands Inc. -BAD

BadBC37-02. Fall Out Boy feat. John Mayer -Beat It

Suggest track for condition track from BP44: Smooth Criminal

BODYPUMP:BP16-03. The Way You Make Me Feel

BP20-07. Jam

BP23-06. Blood On The Dance Floor

BP44-03. Smooth Criminal

MAGICK RIVER: ONE PERAK! ~ by Martin Jalleh

2009-06-26T10:45:00.000+08:00

MAGICK RIVER: ONE PERAK! ~ by Martin Jalleh

The King of Pop is dead

2009-06-26T08:34:00.006+08:00

Just heard over the news the passing of Michael jackson, the icon of pop music. I know a lot of his fans are mourning over their loss. I felt the same when I heard the news on the death of the King of roll and roll, Elvis Presely over 32 years ago. So I can understand how they must have felt right now. Msn news report here and cnn carries the report here.

Though I am not a big fan of the MJ, but I cant denied I have not heard of his songs. who hasnt? His songs are played almost any other day on air and in the mall. Lately I have joined the gym and some of his songs are used in quite a few of the releases in Body combat, one of the programme offer by Les Mills

Two of my favourite MJ songs are Ben and I'll be there when he was with the Jackson 5.

enjoy the video

Body combat

2009-06-24T15:44:00.001+08:00

my favourite group exercise/work out

2009-06-24T13:52:00.000+08:00

http://jeremyhenderson.com/blog/fathers-day-and-priorities

FOOD FOR THOUGHTS

2009-06-24T09:54:00.000+08:00

A friend of mine email me this article which makes interesting reading.thanks jennifer.The 12 Most Powerful Super FoodsBy Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H.Why Are They So Super?Ask five nutritionists to rate the 12 most powerful foods and you'll get five different lists, but many of the selections will overlap. Why? Because every food provides something different: Some are a rich source of protein or fiber but void of many vitamins and minerals, while others contain disease-fighting phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals, but no protein. The trick, claim experts, is to get a variety of the best foods. The following 12 power foods are a good place to start.AvocadosSure they're high in fat, but avocados contain healthful monounsaturated fat, which has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. 'Avocados aid in blood and tissue regeneration, stabilize blood sugar, and are excellent for heart disorders,' says Ed Bauman, Ph.D., director of Bauman College . They're loaded with fiber (11 to 17 grams per fruit) and are a good source of lutein, an antioxidant linked to eye and skin health.Apples'An apple a day really does keep the doctor away,' says Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth. Apples are loaded with the powerful antioxidants quercetin and catechin, which protect cells from damage - that means a reduced risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, especially if you eat the skin. Research shows that the apple peel contains five times more polyphenols than the flesh. Apples and their skins pack a lot of fiber too (about twice that of other common fruits, including peaches, grapes, and grapefruit), which may help fight the battle of the bulge.BlueberriesAntiaging superstars, blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, which have been shown to improve vision and brain function. Studies show that eating blueberries slows impairments in motor coordination and memory that accompany aging. These little berries also reduce inflammation, which is inextricably linked with virtually every chronic disease from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, to diabetes and heart disease. Other studies show that blueberries have much greater anticancer activity than other fruitsCabbageIn the vegetable world, the Brassica genus reigns supreme, and the cabbage is the most impressive of the lot. Brassica vegetables (including broccoli, bok choy) contain compounds called indoles, which have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer dramatically. 'Eating cabbage more than once a week cut men's colon cancer odds by 66 percent,' says Bauman. 'Cabbage also stimulates the immune system, kills bacteria and viruses, and is a good blood purifier.' If you go for the red variety, you'll also get a healthy dose of anthocyanins (the same pigment molecules that make blueberries blue), another powerful antioxidant with an anticancer punch.Fish and Fish OilEating fish helps cut the risk of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis. The fatty varieties may also help alleviate depression. The American Heart Association recommends that adults eat at least two fish meals per week, especially wild salmon, herring, and sardines, because those varieties provide the most heart-healthy omega 3s. Avoid mercury-containing varieties like shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and albacore tuna, says Roberta Anding, M.S., R.D., national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. (Chunk light tuna is okay.)GarlicResearch shows that garlic lowers total cholesterol and triglyceride (blood fat) levels, helping prevent clogged arteries. 'Two to three cloves a day cut the odds of subsequent heart attacks in half for heart disease patients,' says Bauman. 'Garlic also tops the National Cancer Institute's list of potential cancer-preventive foods.' Whole baked garlic helps detoxify the body of heavy metals like mercury (from fish) and cadmium. Garlic also acts as an antibacterial and antiviral, boosting resistance to stress-induced colds and infections. Can't stand garlic breath? Chew on a sprig of parsley.MushroomsUsed for centuries in Eastern medicine, mushrooms have powerful effects on the immune system – especially the maitake, shiitake, and reishi varieties. 'Mushrooms such as maitake help prevent and treat cancer, viral diseases, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure,' says Bauman. In fact, mushrooms are used as an adjunctive cancer treatment throughout Asia because of their ability to counteract the toxic effects of chemotherapy and radiation while simultaneously shrinking tumors. What's more, Japanese researchers have found that regularly eating shiitake mushrooms lowers blood cholesterol levels up to 45 percent.AlmondsAlmonds are loaded with fiber and monounsaturated fat, both of which have been shown to lower cholesterol. According to the Food and Drug Administration, eating 1.5 ounces of most nuts, including almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. And even though almonds are relatively high in fat and calories, studies show that eating almonds can actually help with weight loss (their protein, fiber, and monounsaturated fats provide the feeling of fullness, preventing overeating).EggsThe best protein source on the planet, eggs consistently outrank milk, beef, whey, and soy in the quality of protein they provide. In addition to containing all nine essential amino acids, eggs are loaded with nutrients. 'And for God's sake, eat the yolks,' says Bowden. People avoid the yolks because they fear cholesterol, but egg yolks contain choline, which helps protect heart and brain function and prevents cholesterol and fat from accumulating in the liver.FlaxseedsLoaded with alpha-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid that helps reduce inflammation, flaxseed has been used for centuries for medicinal and health reasons. Gandhi himself proclaimed, 'Wherever flaxseed becomes a regular food item among the people, there will be better health.' Bauman adds, 'The seed itself has terrific nutritional value, very usable protein, tremendous fatty acids, and minerals like magnesium, potassium, and zinc.' Additionally, they're a great source of fiber.PomegranatesPomegranates have up to three times the antioxidants of red wine and green tea – and the juice has been shown to reduce artery-clogging plaque, which in turn prevents heart disease and stroke. Research shows that long-term consumption of pomegranate juice may also help slow aging and protect against cancer.Dark ChocolateWhen it comes to chocolate, bitter is better – at least in terms of health. The benefits of chocolate come from flavonols and antioxidants (the same disease-fighting chemicals found in cranberries, apples, strawberries, and red wine). The caveat: Only real cacao contains flavonols, so look for chocolate that boasts a high percentage of cacao (60 percent or more). Dark chocolate also has fewer calories than other varieties, and when eaten in moderation, it lowers unhealthy LDL cholesterol and prevents plaque from building up in your arteries.

Miracle 2009

2009-06-23T16:37:00.002+08:00

Cause for keeping fitFitness First does its bit for charity with its Miracle 2009 workout
Tribe Challenge Competitors
BodyStep Retro StyleFITNESS First successfully raised more than RM60,000 this year at its Miracle 2009 charity workout at the outdoor piazza, the Curve, recently. This annual event is aimed at raising funds for selected welfare homes and, this year, the money collected was split between two children’s homes – the Agathians Home and Shelter home for children. The money was raised through a series of activities which include coupon sales for the participation of all activities for Miracle 2009; the sale of Miracle 2009 merchandise which included T-shirts, button badges, wrist bands, etc; donations dropped into boxes placed in all Fitness First clubs around Malaysia; and the sale of the Miracle BodyFirst gift packs.At the event, Fitness First organised group exercise classes back-to-back for members and non-members at a mere RM10 per entrance fee. Each class lasted between 60 and 90 minutes.
Measday with representatives of the welfare homes and Serena C.
Non-members were able to experience the different types of group exercise classes offered by Fitness First.One of the highlights of the day was the Tribe Challenge – a competition which was designed in-house by Fitness First.This challenge saw teams of five (inclusive of a group exercise instructor) who had to perform a track of one the group exercise programmes offered by Fitness First – either BodyCombat, BodyJam or BodyStep – during the elimination round which was held before Miracle 2009.The tribe teams selected during the elimination rounds then compete as finalists during the event. The winning team was determined by the highest performance points and the highest number of votes received.In line with this year’s theme We Care, Fitness First personal trainers and group exercise instructors also gamely participated at a charity auction to raise funds for the cause.Serena Choong, better known as Serena C of mix.fm who is also a friend of Fitness First, was at the event as well to do her bit for the community. Serena showcased the newest moves for BodyCombat which proved to be a crowd-pleaser.Shaun Measday, the managing director of Fitness First Malaysia, said: “At Fitness First, we take great pleasure in organising Miracle every year as we feel it is our great responsibility to do our part for the society in which we operate. “People may wonder why we, as a health and fitness provider, organise an annual charity event as such? “Well, why not? What better way can we raise funds for the less fortunate than by getting fitness enthusiasts to contribute and to have fun doing what they love at the same time?”

story from the sun
Tue, 23 Jun 2009

MAGICK RIVER: The 2009 World Submarine Racing Championships. Exclusive photos.

2009-06-23T14:45:00.000+08:00

MAGICK RIVER: The 2009 World Submarine Racing Championships. Exclusive photos.

FATHER'S DAY.JUNE 21ST 2009

2009-06-21T21:53:00.003+08:00

What did I do this father's day. ? Well my wife and I was invited by Pastor Albert ong who runs the good samaritian home in klang to the church that he is attending. Peace City Tabernacle or >PCt in short is at Sunway just opposite the sunway pyramic mall. It was a combined mother and father's day celebration.
There was some skit and some songs from the 60s and 70s follwed by some games.
Oh yes there was also an Elvis song done by Mr wong, who used to work for the welfare department in klang. Quite a memorable event. After a quick lunch, we rushed back to port klang to fetch my mum in law and would you believe it? headed back to Sunway again to the sunway mall.This is the first time I had ever travelled to the same destination twice in the same day and within a gap of a few hours. After more than 3 hours in the mall it was time to leave for home.
Had a quick dinner in Klang before calling it a day. so some Father day's celebration huh?
My two sons who sent me text greetings, but I was hoping my two god daughters. would too. (sigh.)
Anyway Happy Father's Day to all.

Here is further reading on history of father's day and some good write up on father.

http://www.marvelcreations.com/fathersday.html

note:one of them, who happen to be my personal trainer greeted me(albeit a bit late) when I was at the gym., so all is forgiven.

Twitter Blog: Hello, New Zealand

2009-06-17T12:34:00.000+08:00

Twitter Blog: Hello, New Zealand

MIRACLE 09 -FITNESS FIRST'S YEARLY EVENT

2009-06-15T14:06:00.003+08:00

the place was so packed with hardly with room to move.
my God daughter snow ,with her manager Jane.

Eugene with the klang , team

This is my first time I attended such an event. I was looking forward to it. Manage to get my Body combat friend Nixon to join me. we headed for the venue in Damansara after Rendezvoused at the Klang executive club. We reached there within half and hour but finding a parking space in the car park was quite a challenge. After going in circles, finaly decided to park at any space I could find. We make our way to the open space in front of fitness first's club where the event was held. Quickly registered for the body combat class. Attendance fees was RM20.00 as this was a charity event. Paid with the coupons which I had purchased earlier from the Klang club. The remaining of the coupons were used to vote for the tribe challenge events. Since I was from the Klang club and my god daughter was also part of the team I casted all the votes to the Klang tribe.
The place where the class was held was a bit too small where about 100 or so people jamed packed the place. There was hardly any space to move let alone kicked. Since I could not joined in the exercise comfortably, I have to turned photographer and snaped away.
It was quite and memorable experience. Unfortunately I could not stay till the end as I had to rushed back to attend a meeting in Kota Kemuning.
I found out later the Klang team came up second. well done KBT team. you does us proud.

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what will life be without a job??

2009-06-08T17:02:00.000+08:00

Have been informed moments ago that my service with the company will not be extended. the management have gone back on their word. they have indicated earlier I was given a one year contract. now they says otherwise. the excuse? recession it seems. business did not pick up. etc.
Well just as well I guess. now how am I gonna break this news to the mrs? will I have enough faith to trust God? Can I cope with this?
I need God's strenght , Grace more than ever.

MY WEBSITE

2009-06-05T09:48:00.000+08:00

Have not update my website for a long time. just manage to update it to include
the new business I am trying out.
Please do visit and input your comment which will be much appreciated.
have a nice day.

http://www.freewebs.com/jltc/

https://www.freewebs.com/jltc54/

Saying goodbye aint easy

2009-05-23T08:44:00.000+08:00

May 22nd 2009: I was just checking my facebook after returning from a meeting. A pop up screen appear at the bottom . it was the chat screen. At first I was glad as it was good friend from Thailand whom I planned to meet in four month's time. We chat for a while and finally she broke the news she has closed her tagged account, which she was very active and where we share tag and other activities. It would also appear she will not be able to connect as often as before though we will still remain friends. somehow I dont sense that. I think it is a polite way of saying goodbye. I found it hard to accept. Friendship built over a period of time ,then suddenly it's goodbye. I hope it is just over reacting as I valued her friendship, just like a value any other friendship.
Well only time will tell. I will just have to wait, and if it turn out the way as I thought nothing I can do. I have to accept and respect her decision.
is there a lesson to learnt here??

An almost misadventure at Lata hammer.

2009-05-18T16:31:00.000+08:00

After weeks of waiting , the day finally arrived. Sunday 17th May, 2009 I got up at 3.30 am even though my alarm was set to ring at 4.45 am. after day could not sleep, so went on line for awhile. nothing much to do on the net, so I washed up and get ready for my friend to pick me up to meet some of the others who need to car pool as well. Had our breafast at a 24hrs mamak restaurant at Bukit Tinggi,klang. An hour later and we were on our way to meet up with the rest waiting at Tesco , Ampang.
Next stop a a petrol station to get some light snack and filled up the car and we were on our way to Lata Hammer, Bentong.
After some wrong detour and wrong turned we finally make it to our destination. We were told we have to crossed a stream in order to get to our water fall on the other side .Someone suggest we get take off our shoes in order not to get them wet.I thought why not since I brought along my slippers and I could changed into them.Big Mistake! while crossing I step on the rocks instead of walking on the sand bed. The result, I slipped, I stumble , I felled. Not once but twice. I should have remember , the rock will be slippery once in water. I was soaked wet, so was my handphone and camera. The camera seems ok after being dried. But I have yet to test out the phone. I was told to let it dry ,so I allowed another extra day to be double sure. Hopefully it will be ok otherwise it will be very painfully for my wallet which was also wet by the way)
Anyway I got out tried to saved my two previous assets by wrapping my towerl around them. once done I joined the rest of the team members and headed for our destination . after 45 minutes of so we reached the waterfall. It was ice cold.
The guys wasted no time to dip into the water and have photos taken. suddenly there was a shout for help. we thought they were just having fun and fooling around unti the guy said I am not joking. A quick action by one of the guy who swam toward them and went under the water and pulled out the guy . Thank goodness a tragedy was avoided.
! After resting for an hour we make our way out of the woods to Bukit tinggi, Genting to have our lunch before heading to our homes.

photo credit: coshin.

Wedding is quite an expensive affair these days.

2009-05-13T22:12:00.000+08:00

over the weekend I attended the bachelor nite dinner and on the following morning witness the wedding ceremony, including the tea ceremony of my nephew( my sister's second son)Later in the evening his wedding dinner. This is the second time,the host does not accept Ang-pows. The first time I came across this rare situation was the wedding dinner of the elder brother of this nephew. It was a grand wedding, just like the first one.
On the way home my wife remind me on the budget for our son who has reach the ripe age for marriage. so I ask how much and she said at least 50K. This thought went through my head it would means 100K to arrange the marriage for both my son. So there goes my retirement fund.!
I am due to retire by the end of the year and was planing to withdraw from my EPF to pay off some of my debts and maybe have a holiday with the Mrs.,but since my wife have plan to get our son to settle down by next year .It is not cheap these days to get married. so I guess holiday have to be put on hold.

Happy Mother day Mum.

2009-05-08T09:19:00.000+08:00

my mum:- She's got a heart of Gold!
No words can express enough how much my mum have done for us. I confess I was no angel and must have given my mum a hard time when I was young. I loss my dad when I was 3 , so my mother was not only mum but was dad to me as well. Though we were poor, but mum did what she could to raise 3 of us. I will try to recall some of the sweet memories I had as a child. Mum would save some of the goodies like cakes , whenever she attend a function or if her colleague gave her a treat and bring back home for us. Of course I always looked forward to the carnival day held by the factory she worked at. We had a wonderful day a sort of family day for us. Lots of fun and goodies.
My mum is very special and unique. There was no phone, walkie talkie (even if there were we were too poor to afford them) back then. so when ever it was dinner time, mum would stand in front of our home and scream her lungs out and we could hear it from quite a distant and would make our way home. if we didnt hear our neighours would never fail to remind us, that's your mother calling you. who need a mike when you got a mum who got a voice like thunder .LOL.
I had some adventure with mum too as a kid. whenever mum goes into the woods to gather fire wood I would follow her. I guess I must have been 8 or 9 and would help carry the smaller log back home. Even at that age I knew it was something I had to do as I could not bear to see mum doing all the hard work herself.
Another incident I cannot forget was mum's threat that she would jump into the river. I dont remember what I did ,but I guess it was displeasing to her and when did not return after a while I was frighten. yes even as a kid I know what it was to "lose" my mum. When she finally did return boy was I glad. If only I knew how to give her a hug back then.
Happy mother's day Mum. I loved you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGiUBYW0Viw

my visit to the dentist .

2009-05-05T22:04:00.000+08:00

I did not plan to visit the dentist today. But after my hair cut I just took a stroll and before I knew it I was at the dentist's clinic. Well since I was already at the door step might as well get over it.
I was suppose to make the visit last year but have put off till today. Thank goodness there was not any holes that need filling. Imagine what pain I will have to endure if I have to get that fixed.
so I end up just doing scaling.
Since I was wearing denture the doctor recomend that I do a bridge . And the cost ? rm 2000.00
why do such thing cost so much. I wonder if I could make a tax claim for this?
It sure beats wearing the denture. I think I will wait till october when I get my money from my EPF. Till then I will be stuck with my denture.

SKY DIVING ANYONE??

2009-04-28T14:49:00.000+08:00

I got an invitation from one of the girl I used to taught in the Buckaroos(a uniform group )

to join her in Sky Diving. Sure it looks tempting and thrilling, but the thought of jumping from 5000 feet above sea level is not something that I can digest easily. I have a confession, actually the thoughts of even flying scare me. So I did the next best things I sent the invitation to friends whom I thought might enjoy the thrills. But for now I think I will just enjoyed seeing them take the plunge. Maybe I should try bungee jumping first? Well it's just a thought. :P

my adventure at Broga, semenyih

2009-04-18T17:03:00.000+08:00

This morning I got up early at 3.50 am , before the alarm could ring. I always make it a point to keep appointment on time and I do hate when people are late, so I have set a standard to be on time whenever there is an appointment. My friend Darren was suppose to pick me up at 4.15 am, so I dont want to be late. after waiting for 10 mins I sent him a text message .He responsed saying he will be late due to someone he was suppose to pick up woke up late. So I walk up to the main road to wait for him as the mosquitos was having a feast while I was waiting at the front gate of my home. After a while he finally turned up and we headed to the federal highway to rendevous with more people.As soon as everybody who was suppose to join the trip turn up. We reached Broga at about 6.00am. We took out our torch lights and started our journey up the hill. It must have been at least 25 years or so I last had a hiking trip. The first time I did it was when I was in school and later on when I was in the royal rangers ministry(a uniformed programme for children) I had no difficulty to climb those steep hills. I guess my signing up with a personal trainer who happen to be my god daughter pays off. Thanks 宝贝.
Finally we make it to the top just in time to witness the sunrise. It was a beautiful sight. After an hour or so we make our way down to the town for breakfast before heading for home.
I enjoyed the trip and do not mind to go back again.
Here are some of the photos of the trip.

Life is fragile. handle with prayers

2009-04-17T09:40:00.000+08:00

I have heard of this saying, but never really thought much about it, until now.
Yesterday morning I got a call from a Colleague that our mutual friend had passed away. I did a check with his office and confirmed and filled me in on how he died. It seems he was crossing the road and was ran over by a motor cylist.
my wife too call up to say she just saw him weeks ago, and just couldnt believe he is gone.
Life if so uncertain. I got a sms from another colleague of mine with more update. He was due to retire this year and had plan to use his EPF money to visit china with his wife. At atlas this was never to be. Death comes with no warning. He was just about my age.
In the Bible , the book of James says.. what is your life? you are a mist that appear for a little while and then vanishes. Hebrew 9:27 says And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. Death is something nobody wants to talk about, but like it or not it will comes.
Being a christian I have no fear of death itself , but it is the preparation which I need to address.
Am I ready to meet my maker. Have I done enough? what about the basis things I need to do like making a will.? I have been putting this off so many times even though I know how important this is. Even though I dont have any properties . The only things I owed is a house and a car, but without a will it will create alot of inconvenience for my family should I died suddenly. I have seen instant of this not too long ago when one of a cell member passed away and the wife have to go through the inconvenience process with the government agencies etc.
How true life is fragile..we need to handle with prayers.

I won a FF towel

2009-04-16T10:02:00.000+08:00

It may be just a towel, but hey it's still a prize. I got it last nite doing push up and holding for 10 sec or so. after the body combat club at fitness first, bukit tinggi klang.
I was glad I did some training (plus some practice at home)

not bad for an old man.

My Gym Experience

2009-04-13T15:22:00.000+08:00

Sometimes last year found myself at the entrance of the local gym. Just out of curiousity I ask for some brochures and rates. There was none instead I was introduced to a sales person who
brief me on the various packages, and before I knew it I was signing on the dot dot lines.
After almost a year I am trying to recollect what I had gone through at the gym...
Apart from the free personal training I tried out some of the group excercise just for fun.

June 14th:Joined the body combat class. surprised I lasted the 1 hour duration.
june 18th 2008 attend the 2nd class of body combat, this time my instructor was a lady, a bit different style. still tiring but I manage to last through out the 1 hour plus and I think I will continue attending the class and see what will it do to my body.Next week she wants the class to dress in black. cool.june:24th: body combat 36. music to james bond.etc work out another hour. hope to improve my endurance.will go for other class under and different intructor and see if there is any difference.june 25th :another instructor but same body combat version.(36) weight: 61.6kg. will have another go with another instructor this sunday. to catch up on the move. june 28 another new instructor, who was very good.give precise and clear instruction and I was able to follow though out. but unfortunately today was her last day..just when I was begining to enjoy her teaching.weigh again today: 60.2 kg. either the scale is giving a wrong reading or I have really loss some weight.. yahoo.. a couple more kg i would be sastified. jUNE 29: 2nd last class with Cheng the trainer. her last will be next tuesday. so sad she had to go. hoping she could stay as she really put her heart in the workout. I think I have learnt some of the moves. will continue till the end of the workout. july 3rd: surprise our last trainer came in today. good to see Cheng again. good work out. enjoying every bit of it. Hope she will continue to come back.jul 5th a new instructer today by the name of alvin. quite ok. can follow through. he will be taking the rest of the session.I was told.weigh again . today's reading 60.8kg. some weight gain. need to work harder.jul 17: body combat.today is a mixure of the old releases. a bit difficult and tiring. have to keep going. jul 21, 22 & 23rd attend combat classes three days in a row. should i skip tomorrow's class? aug 6th: still mixed combat , which is the old release ,but at least I got to learnt them. some of the work out are fine. Aug 11th: Really pushing myself to the limit and give all out. really sweat out during the hour work out.am now nearer to my goal. weight today: 58.6. another 1 kg to go.Aug 18th: Went for Body pump, cos no combat class on Tues(instructin gone back to home town ) this is my 2nd class and I still will be back more often. have also have another try on body attack, but quit half way. just couldnot fit in. this is just for for me.!weight:60.1?? what happen. ?? all the hard work still no results!!?I think will not weight again until a couple of month as this is so dicouraging! aug 21 :weight again this time just in towel and the weight:? taa laa:58.6 kgs! yes!!sept 1st:some of my pants which were tight for me are now a bit loose.so i tried some of my old pants that were too tight for me and now they fit like a glove with some extra inch to spare. so I must have been loosing weight.. I think I have achieved my goal.

april 2009. my current weight is 56.3
apart from body combat, I did tried out body step which as fun,but not to my liking.
Have another go at body pump which I stopped for a while. begining to enjoy it again.
I have also tried RPM ,which is like racing bike , except the bike is stationary. The instructor will lead the class through some imaginary hill climbs, road etc. 50 mins per session. quite enjoyable. I survive this as well.

what's she really like??

2009-04-12T19:25:00.000+08:00

One of my favourite song byElvis.

What's she really like
The girl that you see me with,
What's she really like
The one I’m so dreamy with.
Well, let me tell you she's wonderful
She's marvelous and she's mine.

Told about her lips, her lips are so thrillable.
I can't describe her kiss, in words of one syllable.
She's even more than adorable,
And what's moreable; she's all mine.

You're asking if she loves me,
Well, you don't know the half.
You're wondering if she'll leave me,
Ha, ha, ha, don't make me laugh...

What's she really like,
The girl I go on about.
What's she really like,
The one I’m so gone about.
All I can say, she's wonderful,
She's marvelous and she's mine...

You're asking if she loves me,
Well, you don't know the half.
You're wondering if she'll leave me,
Ha, ha, ha, don't make me laugh...

What's she really like,
The girl I go on about.
What's she really like,
The one I’m so gone about.
All I can say, she's wonderful,
She's marvelous and she's mine...
Adorable and she's mine,
Marvelous and she's mine,
Wonderful and she's mine...

song by Elvis Presley.
click the link below to view video of Elvis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm8YFS9GDig

dedicated to my two beautiful God daugthers. Piper and Snow.

In Search Of...: Looking Back...

2009-04-10T23:12:00.000+08:00

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=118598575In Search Of...: Looking Back...

Looking Back...

2009-04-10T13:32:00.000+08:00

There were good times, and there were bad moments, but I like to ponder on the good side of things. These are the things we can be grateful for.
Sure I had my disappointment but then who doesnt?
One thing I am grateful is my family , especially my lovely wife who is the pillar of the family. She is there to ensure everything is taken care of in the family. what will I do without you dear?
I have two grown up sons , the elderest Reuben is 27 and the youngest Joel is 22. Then of course my two lovely god daughters, snow and piper.What more can a man ask for ? I am over joyed with this new role ,but my wife does not share this enthusiasm, having seen me being hurt once
when I first play this role. She cautioned me, no matter what we do or how much love we give to them , they are after all someone's daughters. I suppose she is right , but I just cant help it. I enjoyed doing it and even if I am hurt again, I will not regret it.

The other thing I am thankful for are friends. I am very blessed to have found some very good friends over the years. Some of them have a great inpact on my life. I have also learnt not every body share the same view when it comes to making friends., as I discovered some are just happy to remain casual friends.- nothing more. they are not interested in building relationship.