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.
Those of you who've heard the song Hosanna from Hillsong's Savior King album, dunno about you, but I think the lady's vocals really appealing, and soothing.
Brooke Fraser's her name, and it seems that she has 2 albums under her name. Somehow, she's one of those whose vocals, I don't get tired with as easily as I usually do with female artistes.
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[Shadowfeet] - Brooke Fraser
Walking, stumbling on these shadowfeet Toward home, a land that I've never seen I am changing Less and less asleep Made of different stuff than when I began And I have sensed it all along Fast approaching is the day
When the world has fallen out from under me I'll be found in you, still standing When the sky rolls up and mountains fall on their knees When time and space are through I'll be found in you
There's distraction buzzing in my head Saying in the shadows it's easier to stay But I've heard rumours of true reality Whispers of a well-lit way
When the world has fallen out from under me I'll be found in you, still standing When the sky rolls up and mountains fall on their knees When time and space are through I'll be found in you
You make all things new
When the world has fallen out from under me I'll be found in you, still standing When the sky rolls up and mountains fall on their knees When time and space are through I'll be found in you
When the world has fallen out from under me I'll be found in you, still standing Every fear and accusation under my feet When time and space are through I'll be found in you When time and space are through I'll be found in you When time and space are through I'll be found in you
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when the world around has fallen out, where will You find me?
*post updated. (managed to locate the pic of the puppet lamp lighted up! just scroll right down)
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*creaks open door* *dusts cobwebs*
Hellooo thereee....theree....there.... =S
Woah, is it just me, or has it been really a long time since I've posted huh? Wouldn't be surprised if I'll be reading this post myself haha. No idea man, just haven't really got the mood to update, ever since the crazy period of year end assignment submissions.
But yeah, it's over, but other things are coming up man. (Reservist in camp training next week!! ahhhhhhh)
Anyway, this is especially to those who've been sticking around despite my absence, and all the concern shown and prayers offered. Just to give you some glimpse of my work over this term. It's all blood and sweat man, really.
It's really something to look at the fruits of our labour. Hope you enjoy looking through them as I do..
advertising module. chose to redo an ad for this thumb-scanning video rental service. apparently, my class didn't really like my thumb, so the left one was chosen in the end. my thumb's still recovering from the rejection... =(
ooh, i like this water color cum color pencil cum black marker piece, kinda has a movie poster feel to it.
ooh, our first work with illustrator. basically had to make changes and stuff to original comic covers. heh, another piece that i like. gonna put it up in my room with my spidey posters!
magazine spread
a self promo resume of sorts. i really like this piece and would have loved to have it kept. unfortunately, it's been coveted by the teacher
hahaha, a concept car of sorts, painted on a mouse using acrylic. ideas from porsche. vroom vroom~
a 4 frame advert storyboard
haha, a 6-frame pictorial diary blog of my supposed trip to london. yeah i know, the little romantic story squeezed in is kinda.... but hey, 6 frames leh, tried my best
character sketches for my avatar of the travel blog, Cruise Lee Xiao Qi! wataaaahhh~
advert poster for my comic themed super hero watches
mock up photos
mock up photos with models. thanks to our kiddish models jason and iris hehe.
ooh, my designed font set for typography. don't know why it turns out like this on here.
this is the album packaging designed.
hahah no this is not a poster of wanted monstrous criminals
it's for our modern vector art infused china-puppetry lamp
here it is lighted up. the concept was basically to put the shadow objects (our faces) behind the lamp surfaces, on the inside of the cube. so when it lights up from within, you'll see the silhouettes being formed on all the sides. really looks cool man. (at least to me lah) i would pay to put it in my room =D
to wrap things up, here's a flashback shot of my entry piece for nafa application. hahaha looking at it now again, man.... =S
With that, the 1st year in school comes to a close. It really feels long at times (especially during submission periods), but it's only been a year. His grace has led me through thus far. With the issues on hand, I really wonder how I make it through many a times.
But I guess sometimes, I'm required to just follow, and not understand. It's been a blast, learning all these stuff, and oh, especially the people too.
I know it hasn't been easy all these years....I haven't been exactly a role model of a son. And if it pains me to think of the things I've done over the years, how much more it must be so for you.
You are really God's blessing upon me. All these years of pouring your time and energy into my life, makes me wonder how much has been left for yourself. The many times you come back to show your love and concern, despite my response. Though you don't know, you paint a picture of God's giving love to me.
Do you know, people has commented that your son makes good presentations, and can express himself well? Yet, the number of sorrys and thank yous from me, are too few to mention.
But I know, words don't suffice. I want my life to be a blessing to you, not a burden. I know it's been frustrating, and worrying on your side. I promise, just a few days more, and I'll spend time with you, and give a treat. Not out of festive obligation, but cause I want to. Somehow, things over the years have numbed your son down, and he really sucks at the language of love now. I only hope it's not too late to try harder now. To try to express, that I love you.
For all that was done, and unknown to me, thank you.
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[One Heartbeat At A Time] - Steven Curtis Chapman
You're up all night with a screaming baby You run all day at the speed of life And every day you feel a little bit less Like the beautiful woman you are
So you fall into bed when you run out of hours And you wonder if anything worth doing got done Oh, maybe you just don't know Or maybe you've forgotten
You, you are changing the world One little heartbeat at a time Making history with every touch and every smile Oh, you, you may not see it now But I believe that time will tell How you, you are changing the world One little heartbeat at a time
With every "I know you can do it" Every tear that you kiss away So many little things that seem to go unnoticed They're just like the drops of rain over time They become a river
And you, you are changing the world One little heartbeat at a time Making history with every touch and every smile Oh, you, you may not see it now But I believe that time will tell How you, you are changing the world One little heartbeat at a time
You're beautiful You're beautiful How you're changing the world You're changing the world
You, you are changing the world One little heartbeat at a time Making history with every touch and every smile Oh, you, you may not see it now But I believe that time will tell How you, you are changing the world Oh, I believe that you You are changing the world One little heartbeat At a time
in the midst of a troubled mind, in the midst of doors closing up, not knowing for certain how to get by with the needs at hand, despite the weariness, with all the things to do overflowing out of my hands, in the midst of all things when words fail me at this moment,
I just want to remember You, Lord. 8 years running, You still remain the same. So I just want to take this short moment to remember, who You are. To say, I do, and I want to love You, just because You...
are You.
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.
Those of you who've heard the song Hosanna from Hillsong's Savior King album, dunno about you, but I think the lady's vocals really appealing, and soothing.
