Being Sure of wt we Hope4 & Cert of wt we do not C

Hahahahaha... Chuckle goes the Baby.. =D

2008-09-27T16:01:00.003+08:00

This video really brings joy to anyone who watches it. =) Enjoy...

Isn't she adorable? I love her!

My Birthday Celebration

2008-02-09T22:01:00.000+08:00

My birthday was a eventful one. First, it started at Labrador Park after lunch at my parents' place. We bought Ben&Jerry's Ice-Cream and had a "walking picnic". We joked about a green mercedez and pretended that we were being followed. And when we left...we still saw the car at the carpark. We then drove off quickly in case it comes after us again, but we stopped over at this quaint looking food place along the main road going into Labrador Park. The funny thing was we saw it again when we left the food place! Just that this time, it was in front of us...

In the evening, my wife brought me to this place at Orchard Hotel called Esmirada. It was an interesting place and the service staff are a fun bunch of people. At about 9pm, the service staff will start to bring plates out for the diners to throw and break them on the floor. They will also do some juggling and then drop them to the ground. It was quite fun and i also got a complimentary Tiramisu cake with a sparkler as the candle. It was a tiring day, but every bit of energy used was worth it. It was a great day! Thank you wifey..

Holiday in Chiangmai

2008-02-09T18:39:00.000+08:00

It was a much needed break. The weather was great and it was cool most of the time. Each night, we would be going to night markets and see if there are things that are worth buying. Most of the things we saw were relatively cheap coupled with the currency exchange rate. I bought 2 pairs of jeans for the price of maybe one pair in singapore. The material is good and the cut is interesting. I really like it. I also designed my own slippers and this is how it looks like:

We went for a day tour comprising of an elephant show and ride, ox-cart ride, river rafting and a lunch buffet. We also went shopping and had about 4 massages! (We stayed there only for 1 week)

The next time we are going for a holiday would be at least 1 year plus from now because baby girl will come into our arms in May. Even though i would miss going on holiday with my wife, it will be a different and wonderful experience for us as we learn how to care for the baby. One thing is for sure, the next holiday will be a good one! The caribbeans? NZ?

Annual Staff Dinner 2007

2008-02-09T18:12:00.000+08:00

Even though i have only attended two staff dinners so far, i feel that the one in 2007 was the most enjoyable one. Maybe it's the entertainment group we hired to coordinate the programme, but i think the activities really broke the ice amongst us and we were all laughing most of the time. I hope none of us had indigestion after that. The bowling game before the dinner was great fun too. I was also very surprised that i could stay awake throughout the whole event although i came after my reservist training and i only slept a few hours the night before! Looking forward to the next dinner this year...

PS: This was the structure built by the SWC, one of the activities that night.

Vote for SPOP contestant #8

2007-12-25T19:32:00.000+08:00

Dear All,

Vote for my friend Zhi Feng who is taking part in SPOP!
Just follow these simple steps:

1. Register here first!http://8.mediacorptv.sg/signup/index.php
2. Log in here!http://spop.mediacorptv.sg/login.htm
3. Listen to the songs and vote (for contestant #8) here!http://spop.mediacorptv.sg/voting.htm(to listen to the songs, let your cursor hover over the audio icon)

The title of the song is Hun1 Li3. Make sure you get it right.. =) You can cast 10 votes each day.. so dun stop.. rem to vote for him everyday..

Go Zhi Feng Go!

What would you do for quick cash?

2007-09-19T00:12:00.000+08:00

Take part in game shows?

Which would you choose?

1. Amazing Race
2. Deal or no Deal
3. Fear Factor
4. Be a Millionaire
5. Survival

What else?

Was watching Fear Factor (Psycho) and it was crazy to see the participants catching african roaches that makes a hissing sound and eating camel spiders. And this was not the last part of the show. Can't imagine what else they would have to do.

Would you?

Web 2.0 and other programs

2007-09-08T22:44:00.000+08:00

I attended a course during the sept break about using ICT tools. The class was exposed to many web 2.0 websites including using blogger specifically as a learning tool. After the course, i was so intrigued by the programs that i began to try them one by one. Not that i tried all that was introduced, but i think it is more than enough. Anyway, i would not have the time to do so anymore once school starts again.

The ones that i have "touched" were del.ciou.us, pageflakes, bloglines, vox and my yahoo! aggregator. And i decided that i will stick to my blogspot instead of starting another one on vox, even though vox offers nicer themes and backgrounds. But familiarity with blogspot is still much preferred. =) As for the use of aggregator to check updated websites and blogs of friends, it has been quite useful so far. I must say that this course has been beneficial and has triggered off some ideas to use ICT tools more in my work.

I started one webpage on pageflakes for a class and am hoping that it can be used. But thinking about it again, the school is already offering leadportal (as brought up by my dear wife, might as well use it since students already have their own account, no need to set up another one for them on pageflakes). I guess everything would be put on hold first until i have more time to get this sorted. Who knows... maybe have everything on blogspot?

Recreation Lane

2007-09-08T22:32:00.000+08:00

It was one weekday morning and i was taking a bus to school. I passed by this road that says Recreation Lane somewhere near PLMC. I was just thinking to myself if the people staying along this road are people who enjoy life and place recreation as a high priority in their life. I also wondered if the people staying there are friendly, whether they will organise BBQs with neighbours... etc.

Just some fillie falla thoughts... But i guess it would be nice if i can have a place along that road and really make it a recreation lane. It's private housing btw. =) And i wondered who named that road as recreation lane. Some historical background to that place? Anyone knows? Singapore street names can really be interesting sometimes.

Dreamweaver Workshop

2007-08-28T23:25:00.000+08:00

Today i had a full day of course with CKK. Working on dreamweaver was kinda interesting. Learnt many things and features of dreamweaver. Still not good enough to do up a nice website. But i guess i will continue to meddle with it. It was tiring coming to the end and i think full day courses are just as tiring as a normal school day.

Tmr is the staff dinner and i looked through my closet to see what "retro" stuff i can come up with. My wife gave me some ideas and i think i would look pretty retro.. i hope. I just hope that no one will laugh, but even so, it is good to bring a laughter or two for my fellow colleagues. The thing i dread is the decor of the hall. Of all things, i think decor is the worst part, not that it is a dirty job, but i just dun enjoy it. Put me in games, and i think i will have more than two times the energy to carry out the task and enjoying it at the same time. =D I guess i could have a say as to what i would like to be involved in, but well... let decor be my training ground this time round.

Looking forward to the end of the week and then the short break will come and also the short stay at M would be interesting.

Feeling not too well

2007-08-20T17:58:00.000+08:00

I am so tired today. Just popped another pill for flu. I was squeaking with my hoarse voice, with an added strong nasal effect. I hope that didn't affect the learning of my students. I guess i should rest, but the nagging feeling of outstanding work is ... urgh!

Ok.. i am fine with venting now. Shall go get some rest.

Opportunities to make God known

2007-07-14T00:35:00.000+08:00

It all started when E shared about her experience during service and people started to ask questions. And without me knowing it, i began to share about my life and how i came to know and believe in God. They asked a question, i answered. They continued to ask, and i continued to talk. =)

This was one of the most desired conversation i ever wanted in the S. That somehow, people would come to know about the goodness of God. I do not know how it will carry on from here, but i know one thing for sure. God has not forgotten them, He loves them and calls them by name. One day, we will all stand together and sing praises to His name.

This is my prayer.

You are INVITED!

2007-04-21T23:15:00.000+08:00

Watch the video! She is a friend from Thailand. Her expression is so narak! =D Most importantly, do let me know if you are interested to take part! The details are below.

Dreamweaver download

2007-04-07T12:18:00.000+08:00

Anyone who is interested to learn how to create website using dreamweaver, you may download a trial package from here...

Have fun!

Funny Cartoon

2007-04-06T18:07:00.000+08:00

God is real and so am I

2007-04-06T13:14:00.000+08:00

It was terrible on monday. I went for my make-up session at TK's place. We talked about things in church and shared about leadership.... And eventually, the Y and K leaders were asked how come we come late for services and do not seem to own the service and is so passive about it.

I thought maybe i can just not say anything about it, just keep quiet... let it pass.... and then just make a concerted effort to be on time... and that was what i have been trying to do! But each time, the same thing happens. Either the taxis do not come or we would oversleep. I guess we could have more control over the latter.

Yes! And that will be what we will do and have been trying to do and will do it even better by just planning time for travel using the mercedes vehicle. Or is it another brand name now? The bus is usually more reliable than the taxis even though it is going to take a longer time. Coming service is Easter service.... and i wouldn't want to be late. Not even in the future.

I shared about how i felt leading the K Min. It was tough being pushed into the leadership role w/o ample preparation and it seems like i was not prepared for it even though i was willing. Did i believe in God's power and guidance and leading and grace? Just like how it was with Gideon that God would use the least to demonstrate his glory and power. I did believed. But i guess i felt disillusioned. Now, what am i going to do? I thought about it and have prayed. Surrendered my past disappointments and discouragements too. And this is what i will do. I will stand in my new position as a K leader and lead in a position that i can grow in. Not going to allow myself to feel that something has been taken from me and hence have that feeling of being cheated. And when things are happening not according to what i thought it should be, i would pray and i believe that God would reason out with me about his plans. His plans are always good even though i do not understand it. So, i will not drag myself to serve, but to serve with joy. I will contribute and not be quiet. I will try to be more bubbly like what other people said i used to be... but i seriously think that this bubbliness has been much reduced because i have grown much older. =) Yupz.. and that will be what i do. God be with me.

Just yesterday, God filled me afresh and i could just sense His presence in the midst of us so strongly. Other than physical sensations, there was this assurance that indeed He will be with me even though i may walk through the valleys. Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him in all the earth.....

Publicizing my blog

2007-04-04T17:02:00.000+08:00

Hi all,

Today, i have finally decided to do a little publicity of my blog even though it is not the best blog in town and i am sure there are many bloggers out there who can write or rather type really well. You know who ya... =) Check out my wife's blog. (www.blessed-peephole.blogspot.com) She's really good with penning her words. Each time i read her blog, i feel a sense of admiration and amazement. God has given her wisdom yeah... Amen!

Anyway, yupz... if anyone of you from 3N2 is reading this. This is for you... Check out your lead portal forum... Need you to contribute some views about the computer lesson so that your math teacher here can improve some more. And thank you for being such a wonderful class to teach even though sometimes i wonder how some of you can still ask questions that i have already explained before and how some of you come up to my face and ask about this and that. You have been a joy to teach. I can just be myself. I know i can be strange or funny in class sometimes. Thanx for accomodating my eccentricities... haha..

Hmm... looking forward to a long weekend... Tmr is last day of the week! Yay!
PTL!

You are invited to Easter Service 8April 07!

2007-04-01T19:08:00.000+08:00

School Term coming to a close

2007-03-08T19:50:00.000+08:00

*heaving a sigh of relief*

Finally the school term is ending. Even though it may be just a short one week break and there are days that i am required to go back to school or to go for courses, I am still thankful that i can finally rest and take a breather. If only i could spend those times with my wife as well. But she is going to go for an adventurous mission. =D I hope she would enjoy herself. And i am really tempted to visit her at the camp site coz i figured that i would miss her.. Hiaks... *Nobody laugh!* Yes, i really love my wife.

It has been about 4 months since we got married and i really love being Mr Wong and her Mrs Wong. Just the other day, i showed a class the wedding pics (slideshow) that i took with my wife, and i was watching it, i feel so touched, especially when it reached the last part when the words of the marriage vow came on.

Today was a memorable day... it was the first time that we did not have breakfast tgt because we woke up late! I guess sports club really got us drained and exhausted. Coz yesterday, we went to sports club at CCAB. She played badminton with her wounded fore-finger wrapped in a plaster and i played soccer. There were so many new friends. There was Tang, Glen, Ian, Kenneth (they call him neo), Rod and many more. When i saw them, i wondered to myself... How to bring them to Christ? I guess just continue to make friends and pray that they will grow in the desire of knowing God.

Tomorrow is going to be the last day of school, but there are still so many things to do and so much preparation to make for the week after the school holidays. I really hope that i can get the rest that i need. I hope my wife gets her rest too.

Nice and Slow Monday

2007-02-12T22:36:00.000+08:00

Today was a good day. No difficult students who are misbehaving nor overwhelming tasks looming before me... but surely there are lots to be done in preparation for CIP, NCC, setting of papers for common tests, marking of class tests, preparing lessons, admin stuff and more. But all i am looking forward to is the CNY holidays. Really need to hibernate, not just to rot... but really to seek. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteouness and all the things shall be added unto you. I think i need that deep rest, not just physically, but the times of refreshing that would come upon my soul and whole being.

In the evening, shuyan and i went back to neram for dinner and enjoyed our slow walk, talking and sharing about our day, as well as our thoughts. We always enjoyed doing that tgt and i am glad that we have this time tgt today! =) Itz funny sometimes how i would feel such a deep love for her and appreciating her for everyone that she does, be it cooking and preparing breakfast every morning without fail, doing the household chores (I do them too) =), watching shows tgt, be it detective stories or whatever, i just enjoy doing everything with her. God has been good to us. TG!

If only everyday is at a comfortable pace and things still get accomplished efficiently, how nice would that be... Ahhhh....

Is it bread or the Word?

2007-02-06T23:30:00.000+08:00

"Man does not live by bread alone but by the word of God."

It has been some time since i have read the word of God regularly. Maybe i felt that it was not necessary for me to read everyday or that i have misplaced my priority in this area. But i am glad that God showed me once again from His word how it changes and renews my mind as i read. Praise Him for his wonderful works!

I pray that as i read each time, God will sanctify my mind and by the renewing of my mind, i will be transformed into the image of my Lord Jesus Christ who is full of love and grace and yet disciplines and teaches.

Indeed the bread that nourishes or fills the stomach cannot be compared to the Word that grows and builds up the spiritual life in a person. I believe with all my heart that as i look to Him and continue to trust in His work that has started in me and bringing it to completion till the day I meet with Christ, He will fulfill His will for my life.

Holy Spirit, help me to stay close and draw from you. In spite of difficult circumstances, i will not fall or look at it with hopelessness, but place my hope in you.

Love you Lord.

What a place to meet...

2007-01-30T23:43:00.000+08:00

It was nice in a way to meet up after such a long time. Itz nice to see that not much has changed (physically) but i guess that is not the same with the inside. Somehow in me, i feel like stretching out to offer any practical help, but i also know it is not the practical help that matters, but what God only can do. I will pray.

It is very much the same for me... given up on most of the things, contributing only in ways that God has given and entrusted to me... and the rest... tell me and i will do. I would say that i am sick of all these feelings and how i wish i can be out of it... but yet i also would rather stay in my present situation and just continue serving in the same capacity. All these are from my flesh and i know that i need to seek God about this. How i long for the days when we pray and hear and listen and understand and go ahead in faith knowing that He is faithful. Not that we can change anything just by putting in hardwork or be persuaded to work as a team to change things for God, but He will indeed work thru us as we humble ourselves before Him and allow His purposes to prevail. Lord, have your way!

God, speak to me your thoughts and your ways, show me your heart and help me to understand. Draw close to me as you used to and i really want to be closer to you each day. I am nothing without you, you who knitted me in my mother's womb even before i was born, you who knew my name and counted the hairs on my head, such immeasurable love and knowledge of me.

I praise you LORD.

What was posted last year...

2007-01-28T21:49:00.000+08:00

Friday, November 10th, 2006
2:31 am
Getting Married!Finally the long awaited day has come. Since the last time i proposed, there is so much anticipation for the day to come. Come to think of it... Jesus did say that He will come back one day... the Day... and i think i should be awaiting in anticipation too.. Yupz... i shall...But for tmr, it is going to be so so so... i dunno what to say... but i know after tmr, i will be married, husband to one wife and new roles, new expectations, new responsibilities and other things will set in.... But no worries, my wife-to-be said i am friendly, impressive and handsome.. hehe... not that those are enough to get me started to be someone's husband. It entails so much more and i know we will explore this tgt.God who has started his work in both of our lives will continue to work in us as we make our vows, not only to each other, but also unto our Lord Jesus Christ.At the moment, i feel a little unsettled. There are things to do, SOW and stuff... but dun seem to want to get started. Just wondering about how tmr will turn out is enough to make me sit and stare and dream... oh well... guess going out later in the afternoon and then later at night will be good for me... Probably i should just watch Brian dance for his graduation. That will certainly bring some light moments. =) He is so adorable... Just held my hand last sat as if i am his father. hehe... Tmr is only one day... marriage is a lifetime... God bless this family. Amen. Current Mood: indescribableCurrent Music: Garang Guni's Horn

Sunday, October 29th, 2006
4:24 pm
The Holy SpiritThis happened during the blaze prog yesterday.I prayed for the kids for God to fill them with God's spirit. After the kids were dismissed, they came to me to tell me that they could feel something on their hands... like something going into their hands and it was a very comfortable feeling. I thank God that He has touched the lives of these two girls who had believed in their hearts, desired for God and received a physical touch from God. God speaks to us in more ways than one. Others who did not feel the same way, i believed that they too received the anointing and empowerment of the Holy Spirit as well.Then today i thought. I think God also meant for the girls to come and encourage me. That by their testimony of God's touch, i myself am encouraged and edified. Praise God for his work that is continuing in all of our lives as He promised that he will bring to completion the work He has started till we meet with Him again.Once again, God is good to His children and has lavished His love on us. Current Mood: munchCurrent Music: rattling sound of other pple's aircon. I can't use it anymor

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006
12:21 am
It is impossible with men, but with God all things are possible!I know i am quite slow in updating, but i am quite sure to testify to God's greatness and work when i see it happening. This happened during my last house visit to Whampoa.There is this family that i first visited when we were given the list. We went there ready to make friends and invite them to our activity. BUT.... the uncle said no in a unfriendly tone and said that we did not ensure that the bus was there to pick him and some other people. They were supposed to go for the JB trip i think. Later on, his daughter came to the door and helped to be our middle person but of course the conversation with her dad did not continue much longer and there was no way that we can explain out of it. We continued to visit them and i believed that the daughter would open up to us. *fast forward*....... Then came last visit, the daughter's name is Juvette and she spoke at length with us, about her hobbies and also how she had come to hear about God during her secondary school days at Christchurch. She is open to visit us and said she would, although she is not sure if she can wake up on time. And guess what?? Her dad also agreed to come for the activity we are organising and it seems like he has softened towards us. God is indeed able to work miraculously through the situation. Now do we all see it in the same light? Never mind, give Him the praise due His name anyway.. =D Hallelujah, Jesus is alive, death has lost its victory and the grave has been denied... Jesus lives forever, He's alive, He's alive, Hallelujah, Jesus is alive!!!! =D Current Mood: tiredCurrent Music: Aircon sound with occasional lizard *tsk*

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006
12:28 am
Enjoyed Talking to You! What's New? =DIt has been quite some time since i spoke to SY about more serious stuff. I was glad that we communicated and shared our views about what we felt was important for us. And i think we are really determined to get this going, without turning back. Being the person to encourage and build up another person is not an easy task and can be distracting sometimes if we are not careful to focus on God and understand what He wants for us. It was for this reason, being one of the pivotal, that we find ourselves staying together and seeking His ways for this relationship.Just today, her student typed... 170906.... on his msn and she replied.... anniversary ar? and he replied... ya... and then she suddenly recalled that 170906 was a very familiar date and it crossed her mind that that was our anniversary.. the day when we got together 3 years ago! That would be 170903. Three years has passed, but it still felt like the first time... haha.. cliche.. that we have been together. Hmm... not exactly the first time, but probably the first few times?? Haha.. Coz it surely did not feel that long to me! And to think that we would be getting married in exactly 54 days!!Recently a brother C asked me. "So how is it going for you? About being married." I thought about it and replied without any doubt that i am definitely looking forward to that day. Starting a new life with someone might be daunting and many have shared their negative experiences of staying together... BUT ya.. i am still looking forward to it, coz it's not just going to be the lifestyle that matters.So hold my hand and walk with me. He is the light that will help us see. Praise the Lord!

Faith

2007-01-25T21:29:00.000+08:00

Faith that pleases God

Faith that does not waver at the sight of difficult circumstances

Faith that allows man to walk on water

Faith that is given and apportioned by His grace

Faith Faith Faith...... More More More..........