Speak Now

Not too long ago, I purchased tickets to Taylor Swift's concert in March 2012. Read about it, here! Just so you know, I am screaming inside like how a real man should when he is going for a Taylor Swift concert. Like this --> Oorah! Or Spartaaaaaa! You can be rest assured that they are manly sounds.

And thank you Sarah Lee for getting the tickets! :DDDD

I also recently been asked questions about Taylor Swift. "Why do you like her?", is one I hear often. I shall try to answer it now, for it is a good question! But to be honest, I've never thought about it, because I never needed a reason to like her. The way I see it, if there were certain qualities I like about her, or anything/anyone for that matter, wouldn't that mean when something better comes along I would like that other one better?

For example, I say I like her because she can sing well, or play the guitar, or looks pretty. Logically, shes not the best choice because shes not the best singer, or best guitar player, or even the prettiest in my books. But yet I do choose her in the end. Why? I guess its as simple as this, that she is worth it. Worth listening to, worth following, worth sacrificing for. No doubt there are better and more qualified, talented, whatever artists out there, but I couldn't care less about comparing them to her. No matter what she did, or whether or not she is "good enough", she's my choice, and asking me why do I like her is like asking why did the chicken cross the road. To get to the other side right? And it didn't matter whether there were better roads out there, it just wanted to cross, and it did.

So thats why I like Taylor Swift, and same goes for the many things in this world that I like. Special mention to Arsenal, that no matter what happens, Im a Gunner for Life!

"I love you like I love having the last word. And that's real love." - Taylor Swift.

That quote, pretty much sums up why I like things :)

Breather

Its been a good week, and the holidays came just in time!

Writing at 5am in the morning, is giving me a tremendous writer's block.

I rather like being busy, it makes life interesting. But being as busy as a bee, makes you mindless like a bee.

Interestingly, all worker bees are female. Hee.

This week is a well earned break, to catch a breath before the next plunge.

*Inhale.

Its late, I should sleep.

*Exhale.

Waiting For Midnight...

So that technically, I posted this on a seperate day. Pet peeve, no double posting!

I just want to share this song. Its nothing new, I've shared it before. But each time it gives new meaning to me, and its so beautifully written. Please watch it!

Two things I took from this video. Firstly, the video itself, reminded me of the many blessings I have, like a home, a family, friends, the fact that I know Him. How do my worries compare to those in need? Those who lost it all? Seriously, I need to look at them instead of myself. And improve myself so I can help them.

"Jesus's ministry was where people were. We've gotta minister, where people are at." said Billy Graham (presumably) in the video.

Secondly but most importantly, listen to the lyrics. I've found so much comfort in them, because He reminds me that I don't need to try to earn grace. That I dont need to look anywhere else, or do anything, but trust that He is by my side. No matter what I did, or what I'm going through, I am secure in one thing - His Love.

And I believe with all my heart, that goes for all of you.

Edit: Added "About By Your Side" Video! I couldnt link the video itself, but watch it too, because the truth is, we need to wrap our minds that its not about what we've done, but what He has done already.

Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQXlUZYxLMY&NR=1

Covered by Your Grace

Is the name of the Font used in my post titles.

Because its true. :)

Joshua 1:9

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”


Relying on Him, even beyond sickness and worries. Amen!

Have You Met Me?

They say that a person's actions and words define their impression of who they are.

I used to wonder sometimes, if that is to be taken literally.

Maybe its time to see things as they are, and not through rose-tinted glasses.

But then again, don't we always do things we don't mean?

I choose to think not. Yes and No, Black and White.

Clear skies ahead, and a sunny week ahead to look forward to!

Liberate

Surprisingly, I managed to wake up at 8am today. One of the rare moments I can proudly declare that yes, I've had enough rest and at the same time, am early for something. Usually these two conditions are in an inverse relationship you see, with the presence of one means the absence of the other. True story.

After blinking out the bright (yay!) morning sun, I instantly wondered why did I wake up before my alarm? Am I still a normal 20+ year old male? "Whats wrong with you man?" would be the exact words from any one of the one thousand two hundred and twelve alternate versions of myself.

So I looked hard and deep into my being, making sure I was still Me, you know? With a sigh of relief, I can safely say that thankfully, I was still good looking. Besides that obvious fact, I came to realise that not everything in me was the same. There were things that I've said, things I've done that I wasn't too proud of, whether it seemed right at that moment now faded into irrelevance as I reflected on the decisions of 20 years in this world. Of course there were great moments, and certainly some treasured memories, but unlike mathematics, they don't cross over and cancel each other out.

Random fact, I learnt that a curse is merely the absence of a blessing the other day. Just like darkness is the absence of light. It might be important one day!

Back to me, I thought that certainly the past doesn't disappear just because you want it to. Every word said cannot be truly taken back, every action done, cannot be undone. That's how we learn as humans, and that's kinda what we're here for, isn't it? To learn, who we are and how to live Life.

But that doesn't mean you can't change anything. Because the future is something every single person is capable of changing. The past is merely a result of what you make of the future. With this revelation, the world looked sunny, both inside and outside. There is a Plan and Purpose for me laid out by Jesus, and its refreshing to know that I can shape my future towards Him. Its the perfect plan for me, but that doesn't mean that I am perfect. There will be falls and stumbles, but the point is that you don't go back to the pebble that tripped you and sit on it, you look towards the finish line and make it your goal.

A fresh start always needs changes, and I am beginning to understand. LTC in about ohmygoodness 10 minutes, a quick bath and a short walk away, to look away from the past, to a purposeful future.

I wasn't early after all. -_-

Make Me Over

This week has left me wishing I have 30 hours in a day. So many things to think about, so many things to do!

"I should be concentrating on my studies" says the little voice in my head clamoring for attention amidst the clutter of things I should be getting done. 

I am determined to finish all of the items in my to-do list. And listen to that little voice as well.

But above all of my worries, He reminds me that I have a plan laid out for me. And I just need to let Him take priority above all voices. Then things will fall into place :)

Skit For Thought.

A few years has gone by, but this clip and this song, still has power and meaning in my life. God doesnt want your Sundays in church, or ten minutes reading the bible everyday, or even 10 million dollars. God wants you to love Him back, and that means He wants... Everything.

Do watch this, again if you've watched it before, grab a few people even :)

Song itself with lyrics:

The Story Of Us

It was 8.00am on a bright Thursday morning.

What better way to start the day, then waking up to the sound of her voice?

Finally managed to drag myself off the sofa I was crashing on, after what seemed like one second of snooze. In reality it was 8.25 as I checked my clock, even as she reminded me once again it was really time to go for class. Which was 830, and about 4 tram stops away, not to mention 7  floors up. Time to RushRushRush, as the Paramore song goes. Wait, is there "C" somewhere in that?

Anyway, 9.00 am. Locked out of class. Next class? 6.30 pm. Milled around for a bit, and went for brekkie. Had to say, it wasnt the best of days at that moment. Even the scrambled eggs with salmon on toast with fetta cheese tasted a tad mundane.

As we got the bill, I happened to glance up, and all the day's worries changed when I saw her by the counter. She was beautiful, as always.

She said she was coming in March, and the world was right again. I promised to be there, and we parted ways for now.

and then I put the newspaper down.

Transitions

Long ago, my form 5 tuition teacher who dabbled in numerology and such told me, "Cheng Hong, beware of new things."

It was a fair warning. After all, everything New is Unknown, and everything Unknown has it's Risks. But I think in the 4 years since that statement, I have to say it was a wise thing to say to a form 5 student about to enter college life. There were many moments since then when I was faced with new things, new paths to follow and I thank God for His grace, that I didn't go down certain paths. I certainly almost did, you might even compare it to me being at the edge of a cliff, and I was blessed with always being able to walk away. All this He has done, despite the fact I left Him out of my life during those trials.

Safe to say, God has been good these 2 years that I've come back to Him, and I've discovered new relationships, new lessons, new experiences. Then, Australia happened. It was new, it was unknown, and it certainly shook my world, and I was desperate to control it all by myself. Which obviously didn't work out that well, and for a while i floundered, trying to find anything to hold on to to keep afloat.

Then, I compare the next event to this, that God was trying and nudging me slowly like a stubborn horse(1990 yo!) back to Him all this while, then suddenly God took out the cattle prod (or horse prod) and gave me a undeniable 'request' to come back. Haha so yeah thats what happened recently, that I came to learn to let go of myself, and let God in. This path that I want to take, it can be seen as something New too, something Unknown, something Risky, like all the previous ones! But this time, I'm quite sure, there is nothing New, Unknown, or Risky to my God. He just has the best plan, and He wants me to take that path so that I may have the best ending of all.

After all, His path, is the path of eternal life.

The First Step

*disclaimer: this post will not survive the changes, it will sacrifice itself for the greater good approximately in the time the blog is "official"

Finally succumbed to my inner(far far far inside) desire to have something to write my thoughts down.

Probably due to boredom, or that i began journalling not too long ago, or that writing notes on facebook once in a while just isnt.. fulfilling.

Here's to the start!

BRB DO WORK.

UP NEXT, DESIGN. *rubs hands*