The old broken melody, blowing through the trees of Eden.
They say the heart of man is too far gone to save...
yet in the quaint humdums of the neighbourhood,
in the midst of gains and losses,
joys and heartaches,
pleasure and pain,
friends and foes,
battles lost and won,
you can just hear that quiet whisper,
of an amazing grace....upon this unworthy life.
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)
Was rumaging through the pics I took recently at Pasir Ris park, and realised I missed out the above pic....
Ever wished that things and direction would just be spelt out clearly, with the correct following step shown directly? Ironic...considering how much we cry for freedom.
A wish that hopes for something more than an empty echo, when we ask, "..what next..?"
"A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." (Proverbs 16:9)
Finally submitted my application for NAFA. Yeah, I would have preferred Lasalle...but in this situation, a cheaper fee rate really means alot to me....nor do I want to take the aspect of finance for granted.
There's gonna be his money involved in it after all, of which I have utmost thankfulness and gratefulness for. Thank you...for I don't think I really deserve it afterall.
And so...it leads to this entrance exam this coming saturday....the 1st test that I'll be having after a span of 3 years of general inactivity on my brain cells. The much-missed thrill....excitement...adrenalin rush of taking exams.....
..ok, who am I kidding man. I'm worried and anxious.
It's gonna be a 3 hour test of observational drawing, and creative visualisation. Don't ask me...not much idea either. Seems too much of a test on fine art to me. Not too confident on my sketching and all.
And the thing I realised....if I do get in, I'll be like But oh well....let's see how it goes...
Really enjoyed the morning session of service worship. Been really a long time since I've been on the guitar, complementing the keyboard. Really like the ministry of instrumentals.
Hope it drew your people, and touched Your heart.
See my worries and anxiousness. Whatever the path You lead and doors opened, let me trust.
This year has got to be the quietest chinese new year ever for me.
Wasn't feeling too well due to a severe skull-cracking headache just the night before, so didn't join my family for the 1st day's visitation on sunday. Basically stayed home alone and slept the groggy evening away.
A few scattered visitation made up the 2nd day. Guess the most 'happening' day turned out to be at pastor Steven's open house on the 3rd day. But even then, I didn't really do much, and pretty much just hanged around observing the gang enjoy themselves.
Guess I wasn't really in the mood for it....with so many things on mind.
But somehow, I managed to come to realise something to a greater extent from some conversation I had....
"You deserve much more credit than I've ever acknowledged. I think it would certainly hurt you if you were to know how I used to think and feel about you. I'm sorry. You are loving and responsible, and despite your weakness, you have given and provided much more to me, than to yourself. Thank you."
So a simple chinese new year it was for me. I'll let the pics talk then.
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huddle pics always work
the fantastic four
with my buttie and my brother and me
this is probably the closest I'm getting to taking pics with 'jap' girls. or at least they look jap to me...
Think I'll be needing an addiction support group soon for my compulsive camera behavior. Have been snapping pics all over the place recently. Well...here's some snapshots in Feb. =)
the times we have together...
a lone fisherman
act cool boy haha. but i kinda like this pic's composition
a forgotten leaf past its prime
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Have been having Abide cell sessions at Kimi's place. It's a cool place...and boy, you should check out the view of the rooftop balcony. Simply fantastic really.
memorable reflections
the view and breeze really rocks.
heh...i think jellybeans make good pictures, with their colour variety and size for macro shots.
this one could have been better though =(
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hehe yes yes, how can i forget you, you little munchkin
“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!”
Philippians 4:4
“How’s life?” someone asks. And we who’ve been resurrected from the dead sat, “Well, things could be better.” Or “Couldn’t get a parking place.” Or “My parents won’t let me move to Hawaii.” Or “People won’t leave me alone so I can finish my sermon on selfishness.”…
Are you so focused on what you don’t have that you are blind to what you do?
You have a ticket to heaven no thief can take, an eternal home no divorce can break. Every sin of your life has been cast to the sea. Every mistake you’ve made is nailed to the tree. You’re blood-bought and heaven-made. A child of God—forever saved. So be grateful, joyful—for isn’t it true? What you don’t have is much less than what you do.
a Max Lucado devotional, Tuesday, February 20, 2007
all the blessings and coverings that I've missed... all the praises and thanksgiving due that I've withheld... all the credits to people, luck and fortune but You... all the bad that I've sulked and whined about... all the providence taken for granted...
Decided to take leave from work today. Just as I was in the midst of settling some work stuff online with a colleague, heard some commotion from my mom outside the house. Apparently, we had a visitor for the morning....
who's that?
woo...kitty
Heh, quickly rushed inside and got my camera to snap at our posing guest
yes..hello to you too
ahh...a lover of plants i see
hmm...i could learn a thing or two from you about posing for photos
somthing caught your eyes?
i'm sorry, they're a bit too big for your feet
sorry again...entry for 18 and above only
deep in thoughts, sir?
oh...you wanna go up?
stop giving me that look...
rocks to be in the limelight huh?
don't worry, i won't post your pics on the internet. oops.
i'm sorry, you can't come with me...
we all gotta learn to take rejection like a man...or cat at times okay
in a world where pledges are broken, promises are forgotten, presence is removed, familiarity is taken for granted, and the line blurs between self love and giving love.....
...You examplified a love... ..a love that doesn't fade with time, nor roller-coaster with emotions, that bears grief and forgives, that cries for the path of redemption, a giving love that is all that's needed, an...untainted love.
a love that goes out.... to an unworthy valentine.
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[All For Love] - Hillsong
All for love a Father gave For only love could make a way All for love the heavens cried For love was crucified
Oh how many times have I broken Your heart But still You forgive If only I ask And how many times have You heard me pray Draw near to me
Everything I need is You My beginning, my forever Everything I need is You
Let me sing all for love I will join the angels' song Ever holy is the Lord King of Glory King of all
All for a love a Saviour prayed Abba Father have Your way Though they know not what they do Let the Cross draw man to You
how many times have I broken Your heart... but still You forgive, if only I ask
After 5 years, finally took the plunge in getting a proper digicam. Love it man..now I can properly learn and work on the shots. But before I dizzy myself into the world of megapixels, apertures and ISOs....just wanna post some pics from my last few batches of snapshots, before I forget all about them.
"...who is the one I see, staring straight back at me.."
beauty confined
the "Look ma, no hands!" driving programme for the gifted
post shower in the city one afternoon
a quiet Saturday afternoon tea, prepping BS
stillness
i love it when the skies look just like a painting
peeking through to a concrete jungle
when life becomes a chase after reflections..
when light seems withdrawn and covered away..
taking a break from life's expressway can be a joy
the name that never was...
Pardon my amatuerish shots...but I really just enjoy taking shots. Just give me a camera and a place, and I'll be satisfied and occupied. I wonder why though....
Perhaps too often, I've allowed the beauty and details around me to go by unnoticed.
About me
Who am I? You sure you want to know?
The story of my life is not for the faint of heart.
If somebody said it was a happy little tale... if somebody told you I was just your average ordinary guy, without a care in the world...somebody lied.
