to tag or not to tag

Max, you shall never tag me again! haha!


Rules:
Do this tag and answer all the questions into your own blog.
Delete one question from all the questions and add one of your own question, make sure it is 20 questions.
Tag 8 persons.
Questions:

1. What is your dream when you were a small kid?
I dreamt about studying overseas. It came true! ;P

2. What is the happiest thing in your whole life?
This question is grammatically incorrect. -__- I would say freedom to do what I love doing.

3. What do you wish to have now?
Courage to tell somebody something.

4. How should the world be seen?
A place of hope.

5. What do you realise recently?
Anger and doubt are the 2 poisons that pull down a leader.
(by Ps. Graeme)

6. What is the bad habit that you cannot accept the most?
of other people you mean? Smoking.

7. When you have something which you are unhappy about, what will you do?
Pray & (most probably) blog about it.

8. Are you afraid of losing?
Of my loved ones, yes.

9. Do you think that you feel helpless, or useless sometimes?
Yes.

10. When you meet someone that you like, will you profess or hide your feeling?
Hide it. Rejection scares me.

11. List out 3 kind of people you hate the most.
Liars, cowards, and people living in denial.

12. What is loneliness?
Loneliness is when there's no one around to share your happiness with.

13. Are you satisfied with your life now? Do you think any changes should be made?
Yes, none that I can think of.

14. When is the most recent time you feel touch?
Assuming that it's "feel touched", a few hours ago when Chyi chyi agreed to teman me for half an hour before the movie started. hehe.

15. Where is the place that you visited and you feel the most beautiful?
Gah, the grammar is BAD. Queenstown.

16. Use a song to describe how you feel for this recently.
When will I see you again - Jamie Scott & the Town

17. If you have a wish to come true, what is it?
Wishes are meant to be kept secret.

18. Do you have anything to worry or to be scared about recently?
Worried about not being able to attend Hillsong 08.

*19. A question of my own?
Who wrote these questions? Go to a grammar school, please.

20. Do you think that you are cheap or expensive?
Refer to above answer. Very very expensive.


I tag no one.

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Is it 7 more days to Kuching already? WOW.

hyper-optimistic me

I blame myself for getting excited too easily, or maybe I'm just putting my hopes way too high.

Here's why.

A few days ago, I was browsing through the Hillsong church website when I found out that the early bird registration ends on 30th Nov ($179, extra 20 after that).

I got overly enthusiastic and began the crazy hunt of cheap air tickets to Sydney, checking out backpackers prices, and even searched for train fares to the Acer Arena. Then I sent out a message through facebook to a few friends, hoping that they'll be as enthusiastic as I am and grabbed the opportunity to attend Hillsong Conference 2008.

It was a last minute plan, I admit. And most people aren't keen on spending about $800 going to a conference, not to mention skipping 1 week's worth of lectures. But there I was, praying for a miracle that more people would say yes.

I am disappointed.

Not at you guys who couldn't make it, don't get me wrong. I fully understand your responsibilities and important things to do. I just thought that He would make it happen, and make it possible for us to travel again before some of you guys graduate next year.

Oh well. I might still go, it's my dream to be part of the conference ever since I picked up my first Hillsong album. Worst case scenario, I'll fly off to Sydney by myself and meet up with friends over there. *hint hint, Jess*

All hope is NOT lost! I still have faith that I'll attend it, some other year if next year is not the year. ;P

Comical

These look familiar?

For those who don't know already, these are the Pon and Zi comics- they've become quite popular recently, a fine way of replacing words.

What shocked me was that the artist is actually an 18 year old guy called Jeff Thomas.

About him:

He-eeeey. My name is Jeff Thomas and I'm 18 years old. I'm currently taking classes at the local community college to build an application portfolio for ACCD in Pasadena, CA, where I'll be majoring in illustration if I get accepted. When I'm not drawing Pon and Zi, I like to do more serious illustrations and work with acrylic. I also play cello, bass, violin and piano, and I'm currently recording an experimental electro album. (I've got a music myspace profile and my project is called Disregard for Gravity, so look me up! I'll have something to listen to posted soon!) When I need a break from everything, I like going to shows or just out for coffee. I'm lame like that. Hahaha.

So he sounds just like any other normal teenager, figuring out which path to take next; be it music or graphic design. Talented young man.

There's even an online store on his website where you can buy prints & other cute-sy stuff.

Anyway, I'm really looking forward to watching the movie Beowulf (3D version). Reviews have been good, and I've never watched a whole 3D film before. Surprisingly, there hasn't been many good movies this summer. Not yet, maybe.

Christmas in the Octagon is coming up too! Should be helping with ushering this year too, and the music team have been practising quite a lot, can't wait for the event on the 3oth of Nov. I'll confirm the time soon, so if you're still in Dunedin, just come along (5ooo showed up last year) and see the lighting of the big Christmas tree!

Untitled.

You never fail to surprise me every day

Little obstacles pop up along the way
I worry, complain, and sigh
Yet You assure me never to fear
For what would worry add to problems?

I'm beginning to have more faith now
Leaning on Your Word, I do
Reminding me of Your never-failing promises
You show me that with faith comes hope

Joy.
Just knowing that I'll never walk alone
My future, my aspirations, they're all in Your hands

Gratitude.
I'm forever changed by Your blessings
So I'll put a smile on my face
To remind others that You place the stars in the skies
And it's You who give the sun its rays

For You I'll live
Always.

Missing you guys

All results are out (unofficially) now, I can't say I'm happy with them. Could've done better.

11 days to go before I head back to Kuching. Everyone's asking if I'm excited or not. Normally I would just say yes (followed by a silent "duh"). I haven't seen my parents, friends from back home, or ate Msian food for 11 months now, so yes I'm anticipating it, but far from excited. I know the things to expect when I get back- routine gatherings, yeap-I-expected-that questions from aunties, other questions I hate can't be bothered answering (see below), and also entertaining people who love to show-off.

You would want to think twice before asking me:

Q: "So where will you work after graduating?"
A: "I wish I had the answer. -__- It depends on what company's offering me, whether or not I'll continue on with postgraduate studies bla bla. Ask me in 2 years' time again, I might have the answer then."
Q: "Why are you going back so early? Don't want to celebrate CNY here issit?"
A: "That's because I can. Staying in Kch for too long translates to boredom. My parents would be spending CNY time with me anyways, and I'm not big on traditions."
Q: "Any angmoh bf yet?"
A: "NO, and I'm not planning on getting one".
Q: "Wa, why are you still so dark?"
A: "For your information, the sun can also be found here".

Speaking of those who like showing-off, I try my best to ignore them. These kind of people adds spice to their life by exaggerating theirs and making others seem puny. Which is a complete waste of time if you ask me. Oh by the way, knowing ministers or important people doesn't make me go "WAHHHHH, really? So jealous of you lah". You're most likely to get a "Oh. ok." or just a big fat pause (and an irritated look) from me.

Thankfully there aren't any show-offs I can find here, but there are heaps back home in Msia. That's why thinking of going back gives me the headache: the thought of talking to/entertaining them. Bleh.

I miss you flat 4 people! =(