A Beautiful Contract...

a wonderful long conversation with some good friends of mine at office led me to writing this post which will affirm the numerous people that have, and are, like a second family to me since my departure for pastures new back in 2008...
Dulu-dulu... back in 2008, I had just started my journey with the High Almighty Dude Up in Heaven... Was serving alot in ministry and in church till I became a prodigal son at times to my parents. Then came the day where I went to further my studies in the kingdom known as University so that i don't end up being short of knowledge and to land a decent job in the future (hopefully). Yes, I was sad that I was gonna leave that small little island I called home for 20 years in my life, but it was also an exciting start to a brand new chapter in life. To cut to the chase, I got involved with the campus ministry in the aforementioned kingdom of "Universiti M'sia Sabah" @ UMS. Ended up even becoming one of the leaders to serve and reach out to other Catholic students in campus, all the more at the same time deepening my faith in Him.
It's been 3 years since my fateful joining of that ministry. And I quote my friend from this morning's sharing: "You join this ministry it's like signing a contract; a contract for long-lasting friends that walk with you through every difficult and joyful moment". When I signed this contract, He guaranteed me wonderful people with the likes of Mary Anne Balthazar, Brenda, Suh, Ester, Joannes, Jillian, Yvonne, Sharon, Emmanuel, Ambrose, Valerie, Debbie and not forgetting introducing me to my current love, Patricia.
Let me just take this opportunity to sincerely thank the people mentioned for your love, support, guidance, affirmations, yellings etc. as it really has made be become a better person.


LIFEFIRE FOREVER!!!

Diner Dash Addiction!!!

Funny how the simplest games can turn one into an addict.... For instance; I was rummaging through my friend's external drive an came upon her games folder (Handel's Messiah chorus ringing in my ears). And so I took a few games to past my time in my room or in the office when my bosses have left... And lo and behold; I have become an addict to one of the simplest games. Diner Dash.

a game where you aspire to be a waitress... not a restaurateur...

I have played this game before on the PSP back home... but playing the PC version just feels different... Harder or easier, I'm not sure. But look, games are supposed to de-stress you, not add to your misery. And that is what in fact Diner Dash does. It makes you play this girl who dreams of becoming a waitress in some fancy cartoon-ish restaurant/s. Wonder why would she want a job like that in the first place. So I have to serve these obnoxious customers who, in the later levels demand nearly everything on u. Appetizers, taking their orders, cleaning up after giving them their check... And it's just ONE waiter! One!


Haih... I know I'm complaining... and others would tell me to just stop playing. But don't you ever have that urge to just get it over with so that you can breath a sigh of relief? Play First (the producer of this crazy game) seriously invested their time and abilities in creating a game that they know will be a pure addiction to anyone who plays it... And i'm one of the victims (though i'm not to sure if my better half was or is).


"What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?" (Rom 7:24) 
*In this context, it'll be "Who will rescue me from this game of death?"

Common misconceptions of me...

I am a Malaysian chinese... but being that also can often lead to some common misconceptions about myself... For instance, I don't really look that chinese-ish... I've got thick eyebrows, a huge nose (i don't know who else to compare with), eyes which can give a really good stare as compared to the slit-like eyes whereby i can't even see their pupils, and to top it off, i don't speak the main native tongue of the glorious chinese; mandarin (although i do have some hokkien knowledge, but i guess its not enough to escape people from calling me a banana). To add to my already mis-conceptive features, even my race also has been misconceived when i sailed flew to Sabah 3 years ago.


Misconception no. 1: I am NOT a Sino-Kadazan.
Misconception no.2: I am NOT from Penampang or any part of Sabah.
Misconception no. 3: I have already finished my degree studies (for those whom I closely associate with in uni)
Misconception no.4: I was assumed to be graduate or a final year student when i had just entered my 2nd month in Sabah.


I'm not being racist, but sometimes I wonder if I was meant to be in Sabah or was there some genetic mix up when I was conceived? (sorry mum and dad) Either that or really Sabah was in my blood from the start...

The meaning of the name Patricia

As the title suggests, yes, the love of my life other than the mighty Thor God and my family, is Patricia (full name not enclosed). I'll blog about how i met her next time (if i have the strength and time and memory, no wait, i have all of that). Anyways, was out from the youth center today to "bodyguard" my colleague so that she doesn't freak out if she gets lost using public transport and ended up at the Good Shepherd Convent to wait for our superiors to finish their meeting. So being the humble sisters of the Good Shepherd, they offered their warm hospitality to us and so we decided for a late morning brunch which consists of milo and biscuits. Which brings me to the title of this post. I saw this writings on the cup i drank from and i quickly copied it down and saved it in my trusty handphone. So this is the meaning of the name Patricia;


meaning; noble

Your manner is noble

 and so dignified,

that when you give direction,

 others must abide;

The moment you speak it,

 Your word becomes law

For others regard you

 With reverent awe

Because in the eyes of all

 You highly rate,

The impression you leave

 Will be noble and great.

'Nuff said. That's why I love her. 

1st entry...

Hello to all fellow readers of this blog.... it's been awhile since i started my personal blog... if i'm not mistaken, this is my 3rd blog... the other 2 were hacked too much by people who "have a beef with me"... not too concerned bout it anyways so....


1st entry... what to write? I know! Lets write about myself! I'm a Christian dude, currently waiting to graduate from university with a degree in Conservation Biology (*crickets in the air). I'm a devout Catholic Christian, trying to live my life the way my Savior did... it's tough but it's fun and exciting at the same time as well... working as a contract staff at a youth center that holds so many fond memories... learning and enjoying working with young teens and youths in shaping their life and faith... ok, enough spiritualness for now... sucker for movies (would love to just watch movies everyday) and nearly all types of music; jazz, rock, classical (on n off), movie scores, trailer music, r&b, pop, etc etc etc... huge fan of Bon Jovi, Slash, Guns n Roses and love songs... so old fashion some might say but I DON'T CARE! I'm a loving dude.... which leads me to the next part of myself... I have a loving family back home in the Pearl of the Orient (those that don't know, google it up). 3 years ago I sailed  flew across the South China Sea to an island rich in biodiversity (it rhymes!). Anyways, i met a bunch, a huge bunch to be exact, of great people whom I hold dear to my heart... and then I met her as well... the girl i'm in love with for nearly 1 year now... 


ok... enough talk bout me... later some people might think i'm a self-absorbed dude... lots more to share, lots more to post, lots more to blog!