http://www.netjobs.co.uk/job-disc.htm
My colleague just sent me this in the company e-mail. For those not familiar, DISC is a psychological profiling test which many recruiting firms use to assess their clientele
Sunday, September 30, 2007
DISC TEST, A FREE DISC type TEST
http://www.netjobs.co.uk/job-disc.htm
My colleague just sent me this in the company e-mail. For those not familiar, DISC is a psychological profiling test which many recruiting firms use to assess their clientele
Friday, September 28, 2007
on Spiritual conversion...
Received this from an online devotional I'm subscribing to.
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GRACE@WORK MAIL 39/07
[September 28, 2007 Edition]
"So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away."
(2 Peter 1:10 NLT se)
Commentary: Spiritual Birth Certificate
My birth certificate is a yellowing document, frayed at the edges. But the vital information it contains is still legible and clear. Among other things, it shows clearly the exact date and time I was born. I have no equivalent document for my spiritual birth. I can't tell you the exact day and time I became a Christian. I think it was late 1969.
This used to bother me a lot. Most of my Christian friends could say with certainty the exact moment they "PRC," prayed to receive Christ. I could not. But that was a long time ago. I am no longer concerned about the fact that I can't tell you the exact moment I became a Christian. I decided some time ago that the best proof of birth is life. If you hold a baby in your arms you know it must have been born sometime though you may not know when.
In his book The Jesus Creed (Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2004, pp 94-96), Scot McKnight asks when was the apostle Peter converted.
1. When Peter was introduced to Jesus (John 1:40 - 42)?
2. When Peter confessed he is a sinner (Luke 5:1-11)?
3. When Peter confesses Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 16:13-20)?
4. When Peter encounters the risen Christ and confesses his love for Him (John 21:15-19)?
5. When Peter is filled with the Holy Spirit and preaches with power (Acts 2:1-41)?
McKnight concludes:
"No one doubts that Peter is converted, but we may not be sure when the 'moment' occurs, when he gets his birth certificate. And therein lies the mystery of conversion. Conversion is more than just an event; it is a process. Like wisdom, it takes a lifetime."
(p. 96)
Coming from a believers church tradition, I find McKnight's summary a bit wimpy. In our tradition, people need to be led to a point of decision in response to a clarion call to follow Christ. But McKnight is right to conclude that Peter must have been converted at some point because that is evident in his life.
Maybe the ability to produce a spiritual birth certificate has been overrated. As the apostle James would say, "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." (James 2:26 TNIV) The proof that conversion has really taken place is that today, now, I exhibit the fruit of salvation in my life.
I may or may not be able to give you the exact date that I responded to the grace of the Lord. But if it really took place, today, in real time:
1. I regularly confess all known sin to the Lord.
2. I live my life under the authority of Jesus my Lord and Saviour.
3. I seek to love the Lord with all my heart, my soul, my strength and my mind.
4. I seek to be empowered by the Spirit so that I can live for Jesus.
Perhaps the weakness in discipleship that we see in many churches is that we have put too much emphasis on the point of conversion and not enough on the life of the converted. We were so concerned to get as many people to "PRC" as possible we gave the impression that the point of conversion was the climax of the conversion process, rather than its beginning.
Our intentions were good. We were fearful that if our friends died without Christ they would go to an eternity without God. We wanted to make sure that their spiritual passports were ready, just in case.
The trouble was many people didn't die on the evening of their conversion. Many lived long after they "PRC." And many of those who "PRC" didn't seem to understand that true life was to: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' " (Luke 10:27 TNIV)
I am not saying that we shouldn't take note of the date we embraced Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. But some of us cannot recall the exact time that it happened. I am saying that it is ok because if you had really said yes to the Lord at some point in time, you will continue to say yes every subsequent day of your life.
Knowing the exact moment you chose to follow Jesus as your Lord and Saviour is important. But it is more important that you are following Christ today. A life given to loving God and neighbour is the living proof of our spiritual birth. And that is a birth certificate that never yellows.
Your brother,
Soo-Inn Tan
E Mail: sooinn@graceatwork.org
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Shared it with my colleagues. One wrote back and thanked me for sharing it, because she was blest by this devotional. She said she could never remembered the exact moment, and she would used to feel "weird" when asked to share about her exact point of conversion."So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away."
(2 Peter 1:10 NLT se)
Commentary: Spiritual Birth Certificate
My birth certificate is a yellowing document, frayed at the edges. But the vital information it contains is still legible and clear. Among other things, it shows clearly the exact date and time I was born. I have no equivalent document for my spiritual birth. I can't tell you the exact day and time I became a Christian. I think it was late 1969.
This used to bother me a lot. Most of my Christian friends could say with certainty the exact moment they "PRC," prayed to receive Christ. I could not. But that was a long time ago. I am no longer concerned about the fact that I can't tell you the exact moment I became a Christian. I decided some time ago that the best proof of birth is life. If you hold a baby in your arms you know it must have been born sometime though you may not know when.
In his book The Jesus Creed (Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2004, pp 94-96), Scot McKnight asks when was the apostle Peter converted.
1. When Peter was introduced to Jesus (John 1:40 - 42)?
2. When Peter confessed he is a sinner (Luke 5:1-11)?
3. When Peter confesses Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 16:13-20)?
4. When Peter encounters the risen Christ and confesses his love for Him (John 21:15-19)?
5. When Peter is filled with the Holy Spirit and preaches with power (Acts 2:1-41)?
McKnight concludes:
"No one doubts that Peter is converted, but we may not be sure when the 'moment' occurs, when he gets his birth certificate. And therein lies the mystery of conversion. Conversion is more than just an event; it is a process. Like wisdom, it takes a lifetime."
(p. 96)
Coming from a believers church tradition, I find McKnight's summary a bit wimpy. In our tradition, people need to be led to a point of decision in response to a clarion call to follow Christ. But McKnight is right to conclude that Peter must have been converted at some point because that is evident in his life.
Maybe the ability to produce a spiritual birth certificate has been overrated. As the apostle James would say, "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." (James 2:26 TNIV) The proof that conversion has really taken place is that today, now, I exhibit the fruit of salvation in my life.
I may or may not be able to give you the exact date that I responded to the grace of the Lord. But if it really took place, today, in real time:
1. I regularly confess all known sin to the Lord.
2. I live my life under the authority of Jesus my Lord and Saviour.
3. I seek to love the Lord with all my heart, my soul, my strength and my mind.
4. I seek to be empowered by the Spirit so that I can live for Jesus.
Perhaps the weakness in discipleship that we see in many churches is that we have put too much emphasis on the point of conversion and not enough on the life of the converted. We were so concerned to get as many people to "PRC" as possible we gave the impression that the point of conversion was the climax of the conversion process, rather than its beginning.
Our intentions were good. We were fearful that if our friends died without Christ they would go to an eternity without God. We wanted to make sure that their spiritual passports were ready, just in case.
The trouble was many people didn't die on the evening of their conversion. Many lived long after they "PRC." And many of those who "PRC" didn't seem to understand that true life was to: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' " (Luke 10:27 TNIV)
I am not saying that we shouldn't take note of the date we embraced Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. But some of us cannot recall the exact time that it happened. I am saying that it is ok because if you had really said yes to the Lord at some point in time, you will continue to say yes every subsequent day of your life.
Knowing the exact moment you chose to follow Jesus as your Lord and Saviour is important. But it is more important that you are following Christ today. A life given to loving God and neighbour is the living proof of our spiritual birth. And that is a birth certificate that never yellows.
Your brother,
Soo-Inn Tan
E Mail: sooinn@graceatwork.org
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I told her it's the same for me too. I guess it was either too traumatic or too long ago for me ;p Ah well, salvation's but the beginning only. ; )
RANGE (2007)
| Rating: | ★★★★★ |
| Category: | Music |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Artist: | Orange Range |
M-01. 「以心電信」
M-02. 「上海ハニー」
M-03. 「Winter Winner」
M-04. 「ラヴ・パレード」
M-05. 「Walk on」
M-06. 「TWISTER」
M-07. 「チェスト」
M-08. 「SAYONARA」
M-09. 「花」
M-10. 「MIRACLE」
M-11. 「男子ing session」
M-12. 「ビバ★ロック」
M-13. 「キズナ」
M-14. 「落陽 〜Long Ver.〜」
Bonus Track 「イケナイ太陽 Short Ver.」
Thursday, September 27, 2007
on Biblical Manhood...
It's a Christian literature published in 1982, and has gone through its 18th reprint. Still, we joked about the archaic titling ("Better then Viagra!"). My colleague said I'll be the third on the waiting list if I want to borrow the book.
Oh, that's what got me searching on the Internet for reference on biblical manhood... Think it's Friday mood for the office, on the whole, people are more relaxed. :D
The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood
http://www.cbmw.org/
From Website:
Mission
The mission of The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood is to set forth the teachings of the Bible about the complementary differences between men and women, created equally in the image of God, because these teachings are essential for obedience to Scripture and for the health of the family and the church.
Vision
The vision of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood is to see the vast majority of evangelical homes, churches, academic institutions, and other ministries adopt the principles of the Danvers Statement as a part of their personal convictions and doctrinal confessions and apply them in consistent, heart-felt practice.
The Nanny Diaries (2007)
| Rating: | ★★★ |
| Category: | Movies |
| Genre: | Comedy |
Cross between Ally McBeal and Bridget Jone's Diary. Penty good acting from the actors and actresses. Plus food for thought about what kinda child-bringing we're doing these days.
Official Website:
http://www.thenannydiariesmovie.com/
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
YouTube - MadTV Bobby Lee Korean Soap Opera Drama (Short ver)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uzANrO0Wl0
Totally hilarious. All K-drama-philes should watch this.
And hey, even if you dun dig K-drama, it';s still a scream.
There're other episodes of this series. go scream your head off.
"Huh?"
P.S. Just found the long version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HTyOfM1Vf4&mode=related&search=
The Ig Nobel Prizes (2003)
| Rating: | ★★★★ |
| Category: | Books |
| Genre: | Science |
| Author: | Marc Abrahams |
http://www.amazon.com/Ig-Nobel-Prizes-Improbable-Research/dp/0525947531
on Injuries Due to Falling Coconuts...
The Official Citation
The Ig Nobel Medicine Prize was awarded to
Peter Barss of
His studies were published in The Journal of Traumas, vol. 21, no. 11, 1984.
As a young Canadian doctor newly arrived in
A relatively small number of people are actually killed by falling coconuts. One was the case of:
“ A man who had come down to visit the coast from his house in the mountains of the island, where there are few palm trees. He was perhaps unaware of the dangers of falling coconuts. He was standing beneath a tree as another man kicked down a coconut. It struck him squarely on the top of his skull; he dropped, and died within a few minutes.”
Coconut palms, Dr. Barss points out, grow to a great height. This is particularly true of the Cocos nucifera, variety typical, the most common type in the
“The trees grow continuously in height for 80 to 100 years, commonly reach 24 to 30 meters, and can be as high as 35 meters. The coconuts are attached high up in bunches at the top of the trunk… They are sometimes harvested green for drinking, which is done by climbing the tree and cutting, kicking , or pulling loose the coconuts. [Dry coconuts] sometimes fall during heavy wind or during prolonged rainfall when the weight of the husks may increase. Houses are often built close to coconut palms. It is not surprising that adults or children are occasionally struck by falling nuts.:”
Dr. Barss’s report includes the first thoroughgoing technical analysis of the unfettered descent of a coconut (see below) Important and interesting though the physics may be, the report’s greatest import, like that of a falling coconut, is on the health or ordinary people. Dr. Barss’s hard-hitting conclusion says:
“The physical forces involved in a direct blow to the skull by a falling coconut are potentially very large. Glancing blows will, of course, be less serious. It seems unwise to locate dwellings near coconut palms, and children should not be allowed to play under coconut trees with mature nuts.”
Dr. Barss has, in his career, treated many kinds of injuries, some peculiar to the parts of the world in which he was living at the time. Visitors to what are, for them, far-off climes would do well t consult the medical literature for a quick heads up on what to watch out for when they arrive. Dr. Barss has published more than 40 medical reports, including several about illness and injuries characteristic of the South Pacific. These include: ”Injuries Caused by Pigs in Papua New Guinea” (Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 149, December 5-19, 1988, pp.649 – 56); “Grass-skirt Burns in Papua New Guinea” (The Lancet, 1983); “Penetrating Wounds Caused by Needle-Fish in Oceania” (Medical Journal of Australia, 1985); and “Inhalation Hazards of Tropical ‘Pea Shooters’” (Papua and New Guinea Medical Journal, 1985).
All of thee are real and present dangers. But it is for looking into the matter of injuries due to falling coconuts – and for doing something about them – that Peter Barss won the 2001 Ig Nobel Prize in the field of Medicine.
Dr .Barss travelled, at his own expense, from
“I did this work in
The Ig Nobel Prizes
Technical Analysis of a Falling Coconut
Here is Peter Barss’s description of the Newtonian mechanics of a free-falling coconut:
“An average unhusked, mature dry coconut may weigh from 1 to more than 2 kilograms (2.2 – 4.4 pounds). A nut whose husk is soaked with water, or a green coconut, can weigh as much as 4 kilograms (8.8pounds). When such a mass is accelerated by gravity, after falling down from a height approximately equal to a 10-story building, and then comes to rest by being suddenly decelerated onto someone’s head, it is not surprising that severe head injuries sometimes occur. If a coconut weighing 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) falls 25 meters onto a person’s head, the impact velocity is 80 kilometers (50 miles)/ hour. The decelerating force on the head will vary depending on whether a direct or glancing blow is received. The distance in which the coconut is decelerated is also an important factor. Thus an infant’s head lying on the ground would receive a much greater force than that received by the head of a standing adult, that dropped as it was struck. For a stopping distance of 5 centimeters (2 inches) and a direct blow, the force would be 1,000 kilograms (2,205 pounds).”
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
The Thorps and Elaine's Appreciation Party
Starting the ball rolling...
Yeaps, a time of celebration and appreciation for our brother and sisters-in-Christ at the office again.
Monday, September 24, 2007
on back to maths class at work...
ouch, my poor head... :p Kidding! Our trainers from Holland came in today office to start impart knowledge about digital audio and stuff. Today was a refresher course for those who took the course about a year back. It was physics (what is a sound wave? - Haas effect - Comb filter effect - Stereo-phony - Surround Sound ) and A.Maths combined ("What is log100? - what is log1000?"*)
Hopefully can survive the next 2 days of training...
*I think tonight I gonna have a nightmare, with that certain voice of my high-school teacher going, "Mark? Of course you'll get a mark. But 1 mark over infinity is still ZERO mark..." Arrgh, 饶了我吧，Mr. Meah! :D
Saturday, September 22, 2007
on a lazy Saturday...
this morning woken up by my mobile phone alarm. Forgotten to turn it off and it broke my blissful slumber at 5.30am*. Switched it off and went back to sleep. The next thing I knew, the sun was shining high and bright at 9am. Got up, made my first cuppa and plonked myself in front of the laptop, playing my Newgrounds latest game, Feudalism. Pretty addictive action-strategy game, completed it around 1pm plus. Probably will try to complete with other characters later :p
Initially wanted to go swimming before lunch, since weather is so sunny and hot. But the Feudalism game kept me from this pursuit. Then after lunch cannot immediately swim mah, so I headed out of the house after 1.30pm and went to the Yishun public swimming pool** for a dip. Started my laps at around 2-ish, but the weather was simply too hot. Even the water was warm to the touch. At least there weren't that many people, because of the extreme heat. Swam for around 50 minutes and got out, before my brains get fried; as well as the children's swimming class were starting.
Hitched the MRT back to Causeway point. Wanted to go Ya Kun for kopi, but there simply were too many people drinking at that little joint. So I hopped over to the new HO-CAfe joint inside the Civics centre, and had my "yin yong" and "thick toast with chicken floss and special mayo-condensed milk spread". 
After that, chill out at the library and got myself a few interesting reads. Came home to catch up on my blogging... hmm, better do dinner before my gaming starts again...
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*Yea, I wake up that early on weekdays, because I stay in the North, and my workplace is in the East. Needs to get onto the 6.30-ish bus in order to get to office by 7.45a.m, so that don't have to rush with 2/3s of the population going to school and work.
** the nearest public pool to my place, Woodlands, is still under renovation works after 3 months... 
on hooked on Facebook...
Well, it's fun, but one must also guard against getting hooked up to this. Afterall, it's just another thing that can easily turn into an idol, especially if you stuck everyday 2-3hours on this. :p Imagine the time that could have been better spent with your friends and loved ones, rather than in front of the computer. So Face-bookers, BEWARE! *thunder rumble*
Friday, September 21, 2007
Cheaters (R21) (2007)
| Rating: | ★★★ |
| Category: | Movies |
| Genre: | Comedy |
Official Website (Korean):
http://www.mygirlsboy.co.kr/
Thursday, September 20, 2007
on coming conference on Christianity and creation...
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on verbal gaffe that started off the day...
My other colleague was browsing through the articles in the magazine when she suddenly exclaimed,
"Wa, run for 40 minutes and no PILES, die already like that..."
The whole team of us just popped our heads up from our cubicles and go, "Huh? 'Lir gong see mi'?**"
"Aiya." She said "I said, the person run for 40 minutes, no PILES la..."
[me] "PILES? really ah?"
[My colleague] "Ya lar. Aiyo, you donch know ah? P - U - L - S- E, PILES la...
[Me, eyes blink blink] "P - U - L - S - E? ooohhh PULSE..."
[My colleague, still not comprehending] "Ya lar, what do you think I meant?"
[Me] "Er, you said PILES, as in you know, 痔疮..."
[My colleague,, eyes blink blink] "Oh... hahahaha"
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* Hokkien for "Run that by me again? What did you just say?"
The Nanny Diaries
http://www.thenannydiariesmovie.com//trailer.html
wooo, surprisingly, think i gonna catch this chick flick... :p
Official Website
http://www.thenannydiariesmovie.com//index.html
Monday, September 17, 2007
Brave Story: A Retelling of a Classic
| Rating: | ★★★★ |
| Category: | Books |
| Genre: | Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Author: | 原案：宮部みゆき (Miyabe Miyuki) 漫画：小野洋一郎 |
Wiki entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_Story
Official Manga Site:
http://www.comicbunch.com/bunch_comics/comic_list.php?series_id=28
The Treasure Principle (2001)
| Rating: | ★★★★ |
| Category: | Books |
| Genre: | Religion & Spirituality |
| Author: | Randy Alcorn |
Check out this little book for precious nuggets of wisdom~
Sunday, September 16, 2007
on where are we laying our treasures...
ah, found this delightful little book in my workplace's library. A word in time and in season:
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" He who lays up treasures on earth spends his life backing away from his treasure. To him, death is loss.
He who lays up treasures in heaven looks forward to eternity; he's moving daily toward his treasures. To him, death is gain.
He who spends his life moving away from his treasures has reason to despair. He who spends his life moving towards his treasures has reason to rejoice.
Are you despairing or rejoicing? "
- Ending portion of Chapter 2, Randy Alcorn, The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving, Multnomah Publishers Inc., 2001.
on takeaways from today's sermon
Sermon Note
Date: 16 September 2007
Title: Giving that Counts
Text: Nehemiah 10:32 - 39
Introduction
- Giving our best instead of our leftovers
- Not "anyhow giving" but "giving that counts"
- 1st part of Nehemiah 10 - the signatories
- 3 Conversion - Heart, Mind, Pocket
A. Giving from Your Heart (v32a; 39b)
"We also placed ourselves under obligation..." -> choice
Act of service
- Understanding who our God is will lead us to give (Neh. 9:6a, 7, 8, 15, 20, 22)
Wrong thinking: - God zaps those who don't give
- "Cheerful giver" - if not cheerful, don't give
B. Giving of Your Best (v35-37) - To give our all
To "...bring the first.."
Mark 12:41 - 44. 2 Cor. 5:9. 2 Cor. 9:7
Wrong thinking - (Can't remember the first point)
- God only takes our biggest offering in His sight/into His accounts
C. Giving to Our God (v32-39)
"... for the service of the house of our God."
Wrong thinking Giving to only a human institution
Church is spiritual; so no need to give earthly possessions
Conclusion
No church* is perfect; but each church has its own giftings. Let each and every church bring in their talents for the extension of the Kingdom of Heaven.
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* local church. Hmm, but to extend it further, each and everyone of the body of Christ is a holy temple in which the Holy Spirit resides. So you and I are also "churches", are we not? :p
Saturday, September 15, 2007
on nice songs heard on Thursday night at Wala-Wala
Got jio-ed by my friend to go Wala~wala at Holland Village on Thursday night. Although I've passed by the place many time, I've actually never went inside before. So went in and had my break-in night. My friend got a place for us less than 5 feet away from the stage, so I was up close and personal to the band. It was a 1-ger, 3-guy band - din catch the name; but they were playing some really awesome heavy rock metallic songs, with an occasional pop song from the 90ies - feels like Cartunes to me :p
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Title :Oasis - Wonderwall
Today is gonna be the day
That they're gonna throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now
Backbeat the word was on the street
That the fire in your heart is out
I'm sure you've heard it all before
But you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody feels
The way I do about you now
And all the roads we have to walk along are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I would
Like to say to you
I don't know how
Because maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me ?
And after all
You're my wonderwall
Today was gonna be the day?
But they'll never throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realized what you're not to do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do
About you now
And all the roads that lead to you were winding
And all the lights that light the way are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
I don't know how
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me ?
And after all
You're my wonderwall
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me ?
And after an
You're my wonderwall
Said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
(This is lyrics from www.lyrics007.com)
Title: Metallica - Enter Sandman
Say your prayers little one
Dont forget, my son
To include everyone
Tuck you in, warm within
Keep you free from sin
Till the sandman he comes
Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
Off to never never land
Somethings wrong, shut the light
Heavy thoughts tonight
And they arent of snow white
Dreams of war, dreams of liars
Dreams of dragons fire
And of things that will bite
Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
Off to never never land
Now I lay me down to sleep
Pray the lord my soul to keep
If I die before I wake
Pray the lord my soul to take
Hush little baby, dont say a word
And never mind that noise you heard
Its just the beast under your bed,
In your closet, in your head
Exit light
Enter night
Grain of sand
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
Were off to never never land
Title :John Denver - Leaving on a Jet Plane
All my bags are packed I'm ready to go
I'm standin' here outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breakin' it's early morn
The taxi's waitin' he's blowin' his horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could die
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
There's so many times I've let you down
So many times I've played around
I tell you now, they don't mean a thing
Every place I go, I'll think of you
Every song I sing, I'll sing for you
When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
Now the time has come to leave you
One more time let me kiss you
Close your eyes I'll be on my way
Dream about the days to come
When I won't have to leave alone
About the times, I won't have to say
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
(This is lyrics from www.lyrics007.com)
on starting the journey through the Bible again...
Well, am staring my daily Bible reading again, by His grace. Am giving thanks that I am able to do this thing again. Somehow, lost the discipline after I came back from my trip in China, was only doing sporadic systematic reading 2-3 times a week. Guess I got lazy, and didn't hold onto this much needed basic discipline. Well, hopefully can get through the Old testament by the end of the year. :p
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
on a character study of Jehoshaphat...
Are children more likely to learn from their parents' mistake or to simply repeat them? In the lives of the people in the Bible, we find that the effects of parental examples are powerful and long-lasting. For much of his life, Jehoshaphat seems to have been a son who learned from, his father Asa's mistakes and followed his father's positive actions. But on several occasions, his decisions reveal the negative aspects of his father's example.
When the challenges were obvious, like the need for religious education of the people or the threat of war with a vast army, Jehoshaphat turned to God for guidance and made the right choices. His dependence on God was consistent when the odds were clearly against him. It was in depending on God for the day-to-day plans and actions that Jehoshaphat was weak. he allowed his son to marry Athaliah, the daughter of the wicked Ahab and Jezebel of Israel, who did her best to be as evil as her parents. Jehoshaphat was almost killed when, without asking God, he made an alliance with Ahab. Later, he got involved in an unwise shipbuilding venture with Ahab's son, Ahaziah -a venture that was shipwrecked by God.
God's fearfulness when the issues are clear and the enemy overwhelming is more than enough reason to seek his guidance when the issues are unclear and the enemy unseen. Jehoshaphat knew this, yet he made little use of that knowledge.
We repeat Jehoshaphat's error when we relegate God to the background in the "easy" decisions of life. Then, when things got out of hand, we want him to get us out of the mess we got ourselves into. God wants us to give him not only the major decisions, but also our daily lives - the things we are most often fooled into we can control. Perhaps there is nothing major facing you today. Have you paused long enough to give your day to God anyway?
Strengths and accomplishments
- a bold follower of God, he reminded the people of the early years of his father, Asa
- Carried a national program of religious education
- Had many military victories
- Developed an extensive legal structure throughout the kingdom
Weaknesses and mistake:
- Failed to recognise the long-term results of his decisions
- Did not completely destroy idolatry in the land
- Became entangled with evil king Ahab through alliances
- Allowed his son Jehoram to marry Athaliah, Ahab's daughter
- Became Ahaziah's business partner in an ill-dated shipping venture
Vital statistics:
- Where: Jerusalem
- Occupation: King of Judah
- Relatives: Father: Asa. Mother: Azubah. Son: Jehoram. Daughter-in-law: Athaliah.
- Contemporaries: Ahab, Jezebel, Micaiah, Ahaziah, Jehu.
Key verses:
"He walked in the ways of his father Asa and did not stray from them; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed, and the people still had not set their hearts on the God of their fathers" (2 Chronicles 20:32, 33)
Jehoshaphat's story is told i n1 Kings 15:24 - 22:50 and 2 Chronicles 17:1-21:1. He is also mentioned in 2 Kings 3:1-14 and Joel 3:2, 12.
(Taken from Life Application Study Bible, NIV)
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
on another silly personality test...
You are an Audi TT!
You're not the fastest, nor the most nimble, but you're cute and you have style. You're not intensely competitive, but when you pass by, everyone turns to look.
Outing to Marina Centre 11 Sept '07
okay, here's a mighty strange reason to go out:
My colleague's husband had a "guys' night-out" last week; so she get to go out one night out without having to look after the baby.
So at first a bunch of us wanted to have a movie-outing. Then somebody suggested that go ouf for "makan" is better, since got more interaction. Then another colleague had thirst for "hot sake", and that's how we ended up at Waraku, Marina Centre...
After dinner, some of us went to NYDC at Suntec for desserts.
(Pictures courtesy of Eddie~ Thanks brudder)
on 300 warriors – The counter-attack of Sparta
hahaha, hilarious! Whoever did this is either a genius, a comedian or just got plain too much time on his hands sia...
Enjoy it at the start of the mid-week Wednesday!
Monday, September 10, 2007
It really sucks
Just got this from my friend in office. Despite the title, it's a non-offensive movie clip~ Enjoy!
Sunday, September 9, 2007
on funny chinese sentence constructions...
hahahah, just saw my friend's e-mail this morning! Great way to start the week; the last liner is a classic!
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题目 : 原来
小朋友写 : 原来他是我爸爸。
老师评语 : 妈妈关切一下
题目: ..一边 ...........一边 ............ ..
小朋友写: 他一边脱衣服,一边穿裤子 .
老师评语: 他到底要脱还是要穿啊~~
题目: 其中
小朋友写: 我的其中一只左脚受伤了。
老师评语: 你是蜈蚣? ~~
題目 : 你看
小朋友写 : 你看什么看 ! 没看过啊
题目: 好 ... 又好 ..
小朋友写: 妈妈的腿 ,好细又好粗 ...
老师评语: 那到底是细还是粗?
题目: 欣欣向荣
小朋友写: 欣欣向荣荣告白。
老师评语: 连续剧不要看太多 ~~
题目: 谢谢 ....因为 ......
小朋友写: 我要谢谢妈妈 ,因为她每天都帮我写作业 ......
老师评语: 原来你的作业是妈妈写的!!!!!!!
题目: 难过
小朋友写: 我家门前有条水沟很难过。
老师评语: 老师更难过 ......
题目: 天才
小朋友写: 我3天才洗一次澡。
老师评语: 要每天洗才干净 ~~
題目 : 一 …便…
小朋友写 : 哥哥一吃完饭,就大便。
老师评语 : 造句不要乱造...
題目: 又 .....又 .....
小朋友寫: 我的妈妈又矮又高又瘦又肥。
老师评语: 你妈妈......是怪物吗 ?
題目: 好吃
小朋友:好吃个屁
老师:………
題目: 况且
小朋友:一辆火车经过,况且况且况且况且.....
老师: ……………
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Daddy-Long-Legs
| Rating: | ★★★★ |
| Category: | Books |
| Genre: | Literature & Fiction |
| Author: | Jean Webster |
Summary from the publisher's website:
"The unforgettable letters of a high-spirited orphan to 'Daddy-Long-Legs,' her anonymous benefactor. A trustee of the John Grier orphanage has offered to send Judy Abbott to college. The only requirements are that she must write to him every month, and that she can never know who he is. Judy's life at college is a whirlwind of friends, classes, parties, and a growing friendship with the handsome Jervis Pendleton. With so much happening in her life, Judy can scarcely stop writing! Complete and unabridged."
(from http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780140374551,00.html)
*Too young, i guess. ;p
on being labelled "soulmates" with a guy...
hahahahahahaha!
Just got introduced to Facebook by my friend. Lotsa interesting applications, like widgets like that. Decided to take the movies test and compare with my friends who are on Facebook.
Got below result with my only guy friend on Facebook on our movie tastes:
Laughed my head off at the description. Two guys being Soul mates?? that's really queer... :D Anyway, I'm just totally amused by the kinda descriptions they give on these online tests.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
漫话韩国
| Rating: | ★★★★ |
| Category: | Books |
| Genre: | Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Author: | 作者：【韩】李元馥 |
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内容简介：
中信出版社《漫话世界》系列
让我们步入历史深处，
去了解木槿花的国度、跆拳道的发源地。
你知道古代韩国对中国奉行“事大主义”政策是怎么回事吗？
你知道韩国文字与汉字的渊源吗？
你知道为什么韩国被称为“辅导补习班共和国”吗？
你知道为什么几乎每个韩国年轻人都染发吗？
你知道为什么韩国人吃得那么辣吗？
你知道韩国人如何用“寸”来计算亲戚关系吗？
你知道为什么韩国的年轻人喜欢玩网络游戏，而日本的年轻人却更喜欢玩单机游戏吗？
你知道为什么不到30年韩国人就有35%的国民信仰了基督教吗？
作者简介：
李元馥
韩国著名漫画家和设计师。1946年生于韩国忠南大田。在首尔大学工科学院建筑学系毕业后，他走上了漫话家和设计师的独特职业生涯之路。1975年，他赴德国明斯特大学留学，获设计专业学位，并获得校长奖。他曾在德国举办个人展览。现任德成女子大学产业美术系教授。
他著有《教育漫画韩国史》、《漫画走向21世纪》等多部漫画著作，其作品主要通过既通俗又有趣的语言介绍世界的历史、文化以及经济等。他对韩国漫画文化的贡献受到人们的高度认可，并在1993年获得第9届韩国大田国际奖。
本套“漫话世界”丛书获得韩国文化观光部推荐图书、大韩出版文化协会青少年推荐图书、韩国小儿图书特别奖等荣誉。
(taken from http://www.publish.citic.com/book/info.asp?foldername=1268 )
漫畫莎翁八大名劇 (2006)
| Rating: | ★★★★ |
| Category: | Books |
| Genre: | Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Author: | 作者：不知火製作 譯 者：簡中昊 |
Famous scences chosen from 8 of the Bard's finest play, in order as listed below as they appear in the book:
1. Hamlet
2. Macbeth
3. Othello
4. King Lear
5. Romeo and Juliet
6. The Merchant of Venice
7. Richard the 3rd
8. A Midsummer's Night Dream
A must-read for all Shakespeare lovers.
现在，很想见你 (2005)
| Rating: | ★★★★ |
| Category: | Books |
| Genre: | Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Author: | 原作／市川拓司 作画／高田靖彥 |
I came across the Chinese comic version in the library a few days ago, and delved into the story again. There are some differences between the comic and the film version, but it's still pretty moving. Do read it if you can~
Offering - Paul Baloche
haha, one of my colleague asked me whether I know how to sing this song, and I said I don't. She is gonna use this to lead a time of worship on next Monday's devotions, and she wants a "loud-voiced" guy to help her sing the song. :p Just listened to it online and found it to be soothing and ministering. May it bless you too!
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The sun cannot compare
The glory of Your love
There is no shadow in Your presence
No mortal man would dare
To stand before Your throne
Before the Holy One of heaven
It's only by your blood
And its only by your mercy
Lord, I come
(Chorus)
I bring an offering
Of worship to my King
No one on earth deserves
The praises that I sing
Jesus may you receive
The honor that You're due
O Lord, I bring an offering to you
I bring an offering to you
(Lyrics taken from http://www.allthelyrics.com/song/435677/)
You can listen to the song here
Monday, September 3, 2007
Ratatouilee: Rat-a-too-ee (2007)
| Rating: | ★★★★ |
| Category: | Movies |
| Genre: | Animation |
Remember...
Anyone CAN cook! :D
Main Website:
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/ratatouille/main.html
Singapore site:
http://www.ratatouille.com.sg/main.html#
IMDB Entry:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382932/
Wiki Entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatouille_(film)
Trivia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatouille
Sounds like rojak to me... :D
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