Vincent's Blog

NEW PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG

2010-04-20T11:09:00.002+08:00

Started a new photography blog :-

http://vincentcheng.net/

Do visit! =)

2 MORE WEEKS!!!!

2009-05-25T00:35:00.000+08:00

Gulp!!!

Lost Generation

2009-04-13T21:31:00.001+08:00

This is pure genius.... watch it!

Woman = Problems

2009-03-02T19:35:00.000+08:00

Malaysian stimulus plan

2009-02-26T20:00:00.004+08:00

You know its almost every other day that I read and hear of companies shutting down, employees getting retrench, people getting pay cuts, company declaring losses and etc....

Generally bad news ler.... Today as I read the newspaper there was an advertisement in a form of a letter in The Star, written by Anas Zubedy... you can read more of the letter here ---> http://letusaddvalue.blogspot.com/

Well... nice one I must agree...

Anyway, its high time that we focus on the problem...

We really need some sort of action plan to formulate a way forward in situation like this.... a stimulus plan as they call it!

But..... as I read on in the papers.....

Guess what??

More bad news....

Toll increase from March 1 for five highways

ARRRGGHHHH!!!!!!!!! Not very stimulus lor! LOL

John King Endurance Race 2009 - Round 1

2009-02-25T21:12:00.009+08:00

Ohh yea, about 3 weeks ago participated in our company's karting endurance race. Its been a while since I've actually karted. The last time was when we won 2nd place....but that was many many moons ago.

This time round was slightly different.... I don't have my usual partner anymore! Both of them have left the company since, and I'm all by my own to find a new partner. It'll be hard to find a replacement that was as fast or should I say slim as my previous partner. He was only around 45kgs<--- yea i know all you girl readers out there....don't get jealous!

Anyway, found my new partner... well one thing is he is heavier than I am... So as you can tell that is not a good thing..LOL

This is me in action....

This kart was a little on the 'wild' side. I didn't like how it understeers into the conner and when we lift off the gas...the back will start to throw. I can't really whack into the conners aggresively like I use to. One thing is if I'm too aggresive in the turn-in the kart simply understeers... Arrgghh

Was very gentle and cautious on the turns. Had no confidence with this kart... notice the number 4! Chinese say 4 means die! Hhahahaha

Next time must get number 8! lol

Ohh... the results. Jeng! Jeng! Jeng!

3rd place only!

Still happy lar....at least get to stand on podium! yay...

After the chequered flag (which means end of the race), I had a couple of free runs around the track just for fun. So decided to push it a little! And I was right, the kart totally did not respond to the way I wanted as I tried to ride it more aggresively. I actually ran out and spun out on one of the turns.

Well I'm not blaming the kart.... I use to blame my kart was slow la...did not handle properly la...But I learn not to do the blaming anymore. Was happy that I was able to adapt to the kart, although it was crappy one.

Although, my timing on the race that day was not my fastest. I was glad to have a consistent lap time.

Till the next race!

Valentine's Day

2009-02-15T17:08:00.002+08:00

While most people will be out having dinner with their loved ones on Valentine's. Me and Li-Hsia celebrated Valentine's day in church.... arranging chairs and folding bulletins!

Not that I'm complaining....but I'm pretty sure the feeling is not mutual. hahaha

Oh well... there is always next year right?

Happy Chinese New Year

2009-02-02T21:54:00.005+08:00

GONG XI FA CAI

Ahhhhhhhh Chinese New Year! You got to love it...... the food, mandarin oranges, bak kua, cookies, carbonated drinks, relatives, and of course....ANG POWS!

These are all the ANG POWS that I've had collected this year. Not too bad I think! Considering still got 7 more days to collect... hahaha

Anyways, this will be my last year being able to collect these beauties.... Arrghh!

I'm going to miss receiving you!

Our attitude determines our altitude

2009-01-20T13:42:00.003+08:00

Someone from my senior management said this,

"There have always been crises and there always will be. Every crisis offers new insights and teaches us lessons."

Wow! how true is that? In life, problems are inevitable. But it is not the problem that matters, but how we react to it. Are we going to give up, or instead are we going to face it..learn from it...and breakthrough!

So when asked again, about how do you manage such a large company and made it seems like it isn't that difficult...especially in times like this.Is it really that simple?

He said,

"When giving presentations to senior managers I point out that in books on management everyone acts as though managing is something mysterious and incredibly difficult. I tell them I totally disagree. My basic management concept has always been: A is where you are now, and B is where you want to be. So you have to do two things. First, you have to be able to explain to everybody in two or three minutes why you want to get to position B. Then, when you've described B, you ask yourself: what will everyone do to get to B from Monday morning onwards?"

So friends, where do you want to get by the end of the year....your point B. Do you have an action plan on how to get there? Or do you let your problems & circumstances deviate where you want to be in this year.

Lets, start our year right...its still early. No matter what problems we face...I know we can pull through and breakthrough...if we continue to believe, be strong...and with have the right ATTITUDE!

I HATE THIEVES!!!!

2008-12-30T20:22:00.001+08:00

Certainly not a good way to end the year..... #%#&$#^

SIGH!

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-23T10:13:00.003+08:00

Just wanted to wish everyone that reads this blog...a Merry Christmas !

I'm still waiting for Santa for my gifts. Lets hope he gets it right this time. LOL.

Year 2008

2008-12-21T00:55:00.003+08:00

Just 10 days left before we close 2o08.

2008 has been a remarkable year... Sometimes its so easy to forget what actually happened during the year. And if we do not take a step back, and just to remember on all the things that happened during the past 12 months...its so easy to miss out how good God has been in our lives.

So as I take a step backwards to look through my 2008 goals... there were some achievements and also some disapointments. But I must thank God, that I achieved more than what I actually thought I would ...

So below are my 2008 goals...its quite personal. But its okay, I think personally I want to be more open and a more approachable person. Shall write this in my 2009 goals... =)

Anyway..... here goes :-

Year 2008 Goals

Personal
1. Buy a watch! (COMPLETE)
2. Go for drum lessons. (COMPLETE... now finishing grade 2, still very noob)
3. Build bigger muscles. <----????? What! I can't believe I wrote that
4. Make more friends.

Studies
1. Obtain Vmware Certified Professional certification (COMPLETE)
2. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator
3. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator
4. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (COMPLETE)
5. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (COMPLETE)
6. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Configuration (COMPLETE)
7. Obtain PMP certification

Relationship
1. Propose to Li-Hsia (COMPLETE)
2. Get married. <---- (2009... =) )
3. Go for a nice romantic dinner. (COMPLETE)

Spiritual
1. Read the Bible once through
2. Consistent daily devotion

Ministry
1. Want to learn something new in technical ministry

Family
1. <--- I left this blank last year! Next year I must write something here.

Career
1. Obtain a 5 figure paying job. <--- 2009 definately! I pray la ..I really pray....
2. Get out from shift work. (COMPLETE)
3. Want to venture into project management role.

I'm a fan of......

2008-12-11T18:44:00.001+08:00

Sidney Mohede ....

This is a cover done by him on song " I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz...

One more...

"Always Be My Baby" David Cook version....

Asia Conference

2008-11-26T10:05:00.007+08:00

Just back from one of the best conference ever! Held in Singapore Expo, a total of 25,000 people was present in the conference.

It was such a life changing experience, despite having to queue hours before getting a chance to enter the hall. Everyone was willing and this shows how much they really love God.

Such spiritual hunger!...no wonder all the meetings were great.

One thing that impacted me the most, is the fact that the church needs to look outside its 4 walls. Whether it is community work, helping the poor or taking care of the less fortunate...all our contribution shows how much we care for people. Its true that people do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care.

Often action speaks louder than words, often it is just not enough to pray...we need to get our hands dirty and do the work.

There is a passage in the bible that says,

James 2:17 (New Living Translation)

17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.

Got tagged..

2008-11-09T03:12:00.006+08:00

Haii...I don't understand this tagging thing. Esshhh! is there a rule about blogging somewhere that says about tagging? Who came out with this? LOL...

Anyway, was tagged by Gok Heng...

1.) What is the relationship of you and her/him?
She is a friend and also a sister in Christ. LOL

2.) Your 5 impressions towards her/him?
-she likes tagging people
-she tags a lot
-she tags too much
-she tags!
-ok ok...she is actually a very creative person. Emerge champion for photography! WOW!!!!

3.) The most memorable things she/he had done for you.
She tagged me...hahahAHAhHa

4.) The most memorable things she/he have said to you.
is..." Can I tag you?"..hahahAHha

5.) If she/he become your lover, you will...
Stop her from tagging...

6.) If she/he become your enemy, you will.......
Tag her....

7.) If she/he become your lover, she/he has to improve on..
Choosing who to tag...

8.) If she/he become your enemy, the reason is...
Tagging...

9.) The most desirable thing to do on her/him is?
To tag her back...

10.) The overall impression of her/him is...
Tagger!!!

11.) How do you think the people around you feel about you?
That I don't usually respond to tags.

12.) The character of you for yourself is?
I'm trying to figure out what this question means...anyone??

13.) What do you hate about yourself?
I hate myself for responding to this tag...LOL

14.) The most ideal person you want to be is?
Me.

15.) For the people who care about you and like you, say something to them
I like to say, don't ever respond to tags...its a waste of time..LOL

Ten people to tag:
I'll just name my CG member
1. Victor
2. John
3. Jeremy
4. Chung Ee
5. Guo Yi
6. Justin
7. Ju Yinn
8. Xiao Fern
9. Gladys
10. Loveen

Who is no. 2 having a relationship with?
Himself...LOL

No. 3 a male or a female?
Male.

If no. 7 and no. 10 were together, would it be a good thing?
It will definately be complicated...hahaHAhA

How about no. 5 and 8?
Cannot...too young!

What is no. 1 studying about?
Business...

Is no. 4 single?
Yes he is...unless he is not telling me. Hmm....

Say something about no. 6.
He looks a lot like no. 7....LOL

KSC Karting

2008-11-06T14:44:00.009+08:00

One thing that I'm very sure of, is that I have a passion for racing. I think its in my family blood. I'm quite certain that my dad and uncles all have some genes that revolves around racing. Naturally, we can hop into a car/ go -kart/ bike/ Motorbike...whatever it is with wheels and be able to ride it pretty well.

No one actually thought me about racing lines, braking , trottle control and etc... It just come natural for me <--- cheay!

Now that can be a good and bad thing... The bad thing is that if you develop wrong techniques that you thought was good ...its very hard to unlearn it. The good thing is that, naturally we are better than others no matter how hard they try...LOL.

I think people with natural abilities tend to learn and grasp things faster. Example, I've known people who are naturally good at music...take up a guitar strum the same song...and it sounds so much better that the other person. I call this natural talent.

Then there are those, who are trained to have these 'skill' or talent...but somehow lacks the special something compared to the person with natural talent. But I believe that we all need to continue learning and honing the talents that God has given us. Those with natural talent are ones that I guess God has given a head start. Having said that, if the person with natural talents just sits back and do nothing with it, sooner or later the person who is trained can over take the person with natural talents.

Anyway......few moons ago, I participated in the last KSC endurance race of the year. Here are some pics and will talk more about the race as I show u the pics....

The race started by 'rolling start' meaning everyone must not overtake before crossing the start/finish line. However, things didn't go according to plan some people started overtaking me even before passing the start/finish line.

Me looking good...on turn 1

As the race went by, I was battling for position with Nicholas who is infront of me. This is me sticking to his back as I plan my overtaking manuever exiting the turn...

Ohh yea....in front now.

This is nicholas after the race...see racing is friendly...still friends! haahha

Finished 2nd this time...its weird because we actually crossed the finish line in front of the others. Somethings are hard to explain if you know what I mean.

This is Teck Wei my race partner... He was the fastest man on track that day!

Anyway, was just happy to have won and stand on the podium for 3 times in a row... =)

DIY : How to clean your K&N filter

2008-09-15T11:37:00.013+08:00

Wow its been about 17,000 km after the installation of the K&N replacement filter. So its due for cleaning.

Here is a simple guide on how to do it... I know there is a manual included in the service kit, but this is a hands-on guide (more practical) and with coloured pictures!!!

Also a note to all those that want to perform this...make sure you that you have the whole day and you won't be using your car. Otherwise, you might want to swap in a temporary stock air filter 1st before performing the cleaning. This is because the drying of the K&N filter takes quite a long time! So please be warned!

Step 1 : Purchase the K&N Service Kit ( Recharger) .

Should look like the picture below. Weird thing is there is no part no. written on the box.

Step 2 : Remove the K&N filter.

For reference on how to remove the filter from the engine compartment. Please refer to my earlier posting http://spoonboi.blogspot.com/2007/10/diy-installing-k-filter.html

Picture below is how the K&N filter looks like after 17,000 kms. Notice the black spots of dirt....

Step 3: Apply cleaner

Now the Service kit should include 2 white coloured bottles as shown below :-

- Use the BIG bottle...which reads Air filter cleaner as shown below :-

- Now what you want to do is to spray an even amount on both the clean side & dirty side of the filter. Make sure it completely covers all area of the element.

- Allow the cleaner to soak for a good 10 minutes. The cleaner actually helps loosen dirt trapped on the filter.

Step 4: Rinse

Now rinse off the filter with cool running water. Note : do not those jet spray, just runing water will do.

You might need to repeat steps 3 and 4 if your filter is extremely dirty.

Step 5: Drying

Gently shake off existing water and allow the filter to dry naturally! <-- this means no external use of hair dryer \ heat guns or etc

Now this will take at least 5-6 hours. In normal room temperature. I kid you not! Now it is important to let the element completely dry off before the next step of oilling. If the filter element is not completely dry it would not be able to absorb the oil and thus affecting its effectiveness.

So I really recommend that you be patient. ( I left mine to dry for the whole day)

Step 6: Oiling

For this use the smaller white bottle which reads.."Air Filter Oil" =P

- to apply the oil make sure it done on the dirty side of the filter only! Pic below shows my dirty side... i mean the filter's dirty side.

Alright notice that the 1st two rows of the elements has been oiled. Notice the color difference. You should apply this evenly on all plates of the element. What I do is, for the 1st row of element- I start from the top down then the next row bottom up. And vice versa.

- To apply the oil just gently squeeze the bottle lightly. You want to be able to apply the oil evenly. Not too much otherwise it will be a waste and I resulting in a very sticky element which I think will result in poor performance. Do it just right.

- After applying the oil. Wait 20-30 minutes to let the oil absorb to the clean side. (remember you only apply on the dirty side!)

- Now you might want to visually inspect both the clean\dirty side of the filter to make sure that the color is the same.

Face the filter to the light to be able to get a clearer picture!

- You might need to continue the oilling procedure until there is an even red color over the entire surface of the clean & dirty side of the filter. So be patient in doing this.

- for your info I used approx 25 oz of Oil to completely re-oil my filter. Now this depends on size as well. Mine is specific for Nissan Sentra N16.

Step 7 : Filter installation

For this you might want to refer again to http://spoonboi.blogspot.com/2007/10/diy-installing-k-filter.html

Tadaa!!! you're done!

I also took the oppurtunity to stick the K&N filter stickers on the filter box. Serves also as a warning!

K&N filter - 1-3bhp

Clean K&N filter - 4-5bhp

K&N stickers - 25-30bhp

Miri

2008-09-03T15:25:00.015+08:00

Sigh! Its been a while since I've posted. Mainly because there isn't much to write about these days and also busy with work!

Finally, had some time off to myself to go for a short 'holiday'. Well actually it was not really a holiday but rather a company trip. We had our sort of like internal company\department games!
So I was called upon to play 8-ball pool! yeahhh! <-- something that I'm quite good at

So off we go... to Miri, Sarawak! woohoo... Air Asia of course. But I must say Air Asia is getting better from the last time I took a flight. One thing is the food that they were selling, at least now got more variety lar...

Anyway, once there we checked in to Miri Marriott Resort & Spa.

As you can see the Hotel super nice lar....5 bintang!

Super nice swimming pool....but I can't swim! =P

Anyway, the main reason I'm creating this post is to share the magnificient view of Miri. It So happened that the hotel is located by the sea. And when evening came.... the sunset view was so nice I spend more than an hour just taking photos of the sunset...

So I wanted to share some of the pictures with all of you...

Nice? Got more actually.... 100's more and really can't upload them all here.

So anyway....as I was taking all these pictures.... I can't help but wonder what an awesome God we serve! The God that created the heavens and the earth....the sea and land. And this beautiful sunset! Just reminds me that God is colorful & creative.

oklar....one more pic.....

One year old

2008-07-07T21:42:00.009+08:00

Tribute to my one year old.... =P

1 Dollar and 100 Dollar Bill

2008-05-29T17:25:00.000+08:00

One day, a one dollar bill and a hundred dollar bill got folded together and began talking about their life experiences.

The hundred dollar bill began to brag:
"I've had a great life," he said. "I've been to all the big hotels, Donald Trump himself used me at his casino, I've been in the wallets of Fortune 500 board members, I've flown from one end of the country to the other! I've even been in the wallet of two Presidents of the United States, and once when Princess Diana visited the US, she used me to buy a packet of gum."

In awe, the dollar humbly responded, "Gee, nothing like that has ever happened to me, ...but I have been to church a lot!"

Go Karting... 1 hour endurance race

2008-05-22T18:28:00.014+08:00

Remember this post :-

http://spoonboi.blogspot.com/2007/12/3rd-place-in-ksc-endurance-race.html

Yea, 3rd place last year!

This year, I participated again in the KSC Endurance race. The format is the same as last year but the only difference now is that instead of a 45minutes race...its now a 1 hour race.

So technically, each driver has to drive for a whole 20 minutes non stop! Not easy I tell you... requires some determination to stay consistant.

Our team, maintained the same strategy as last year... which is me being the 2nd driver!

We did not have a good start.... our 1st driver spun about 4 times in the track! Not his fault actually, cause the kart that we had was a wee bit 'tail' happy. When it was my turn, we were about 5th position....not a good thing especially in an endurance race!

However, I was able to reel to those in front of me...one by one. I guessed it was fatigue that got the better of the other drivers ...either that or I'm pretty darn fast! hahaha

Ok ok... lets get back down to earth. Don't really like to blow my own horn <-- does that sound right?

Anyway.....I'm sure you guys would like to know the results....right???

jeng...jeng...jeng!

let the picture speak for itself....

Overal Champions! 1st place....woooohooooo!!!

More pics of the champion...hahahaha

Team work....

2008-05-09T16:22:00.004+08:00

Ecclesiastes 4:12 (New King James Version)

12 Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

General Election - Vote for a better future

2008-03-08T12:16:00.006+08:00

Being a responsible Malaysian ....I voted for the 1st time today!

Well, of course the BIG question that everyone would ask is who did you vote for? I'll leave that to your imagination....

Ohh well, just pray that whoever wins the election will bring progress to this country...But all I know is that God is in control. ;)

Cool Chik!

2008-03-06T16:18:00.002+08:00

This was on papers today... was so inspired by this that I had to post it here! Kudos to the Super Grandma. Someone should award her for such a heroic act....

Grandma floors thief

By R.S.N. MURALI

KUALA TERENGGANU: A snatch thief landed in hospital with serious injuries all because he picked the wrong victim. She turned out to be a gutsy grandma.

Meriam Chik, 63, was on her way home to Marang when the 31-year-old suspect rode up from behind and tried to grab her gold chain.

The grandma kicked him off the motorcycle and continuously hit him with a sharp weapon that she had grabbed from the five-foot way.

The suspect begged her to stop assaulting him but the infuriated old lady showed no mercy.
“Mu tak molek (you are disgusting),” she said, and continued bashing the suspect.

She then tied both of his hands with a piece of rope and gagged his mouth with tissue paper before calling the police.

Upon arriving at the scene, the police called an ambulance to rush the suspect to the hospital.
The suspect, from Bukit Payung, was warded at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital here where his condition is reported to be serious.

Meriam, who was unhurt, went straight to the police station and lodged a report.

State CID chief Asst Comm Mohamad Hazam Abdul Halim confirmed a report had been lodged.
The suspect is high on the police wanted list and is believed to have been involved in a spate of snatch thefts in the city.

Friend's Night

2008-02-21T14:54:00.002+08:00

A little too much information for a children's book

2008-01-26T21:57:00.001+08:00

YTB

2008-01-18T16:51:00.001+08:00

Read an article somewhere about a person who wrote the initials "YTB" on everything he agreed on. Could be a book, when a good idea was suggested, he would underline the entire sentence and wrote the initials "YTB"

Well, the initials "YTB" meant - "Yes, But How?"...Generally, the author suggest in life we often agree on a lot of things. For example, " I wanna be rich!" <--- Yes! But we often failed to ask how? So! In short... YTB! You agree on something...YES! but ask yourself how?

So, one of the things that I always wanted to do was to finish reading the most porpular book of all time!

No..its not Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! its The Bible!

According to some resources..

In the last forty years alone the eight new Bible versions published in English have sold well in excess of 100 million copies. Worldwide sales of the Good News Bible (1976) stand at over 7 million; the New English Bible (1970) has sold over 10 million; about 23 million copies of the Living Bible have been bought since 1971; and sales of the New International Version topped a million copies within less than a year of its publication date in 1979. Even King James's allegedly outdated Authorised Version of 1611 still brings in every year over a million pounds in revenue for its publishers. The Bible is without doubt the world's bestselling book. And if to these mind-boggling commercial publishing statistics are added all the Bibles distributed freely in the UK and throughout the world by the Gideons (over 70 million copies) and the Bible Society (a staggering estimated 1,000 million), the numbers of Bibles produced must far outstrip anything ever printed and published in the history of mankind.

Anyway, I want to finish reading the Bible in a year? Yes, But How?

And this is how :-

Yeahh, its a devotional book containing 365 devotion materials to be read everyday, and a guide to read certain amount of scriptures in the Bible. So, just follow it everyday... and in one year you could finish reading The Bible!

Pic with a rock star!

2008-01-13T11:51:00.000+08:00

Hah! this is me with Andy <-- lead singer from the band Altered Frequency! One of the best bands in the Malaysia!

Thought of posting this up and promote good local music! Yeahhh, Malaysia boleh!!!

More about Altered Frequency @ http://alteredfrequency.blogspot.com/

3rd place in KSC Endurance Race

2007-12-25T11:57:00.000+08:00

Recently, I participated in a go-kart endurance race organized by Kelab Shell Cyberjaya (KSC).

This was my 1st time competing in an endurance go-kart race....

The race was held in Speedway PLUS Karting Circuit, located at USJ Rest & Restaurant Area along ELITE PLUS Highway, USJ Subang Jaya

Here is how the track looks like :-

Track Length: 1,070 meters
Width: 10 meters

So since its an endurance race, per-team we had 3 drivers. The length of the endurance race was 45 minutes, so each driver basically had to drive 15 minutes each.

Not easy I tell ya...very demanding physically and mentally... and just like F1 we needed to plan our pit stops right and choose who goes out 1st and etc...<--- just like F1! yeahh right!

So we decided that the heaviest driver should go 1st... Since the logic was that as the race goes on, the kart will eventually get lighter (less fuel) and with the lighter weight driver on board ... it'll mean quicker lap times for us.

And NO...I wasn't the 1st driver in case you're wondering...

So, with the strategy all in placed... all we needed to do was drive the kart like we stole it! Was actually my 1st time karting in this track too...I've never driven in this track before this and we won 3rd place! wooohoooo....

So here are some pics of the event

The line up of the karts that were being used

This is me....Michael Schumacher in the making!

Notice the NISMO T-Shirt that I'm wearing...adds aother 50 horses! yeaahhhh

This is me doing some overtaking moves on the inside line....like a pro! hahaha

And the prize giving ceremony....Everyone eagerly waiting for the race results...

Speech by the person that runs the place....can't remember his name!

Blahhh....blahhh....blahhh

3rd place winner!! The Wildcards <--- our team name! kekeke

One year

2007-12-11T23:40:00.000+08:00

This is sofea, about a week old.....

This is sofea after 1 year and 2 months....

yes!! one...so smart Sofea!

Nismo T-Shirt

2007-12-09T02:34:00.000+08:00

Bought my 1st Nismo merchandise....

Product code : KWA00-60702

This is Medium size, otherwise the product code would be different.

Front

Rear

Bangkok Trip

2007-12-02T22:48:00.000+08:00

Remember back in April when I blogged about Air Asia's free seats...and how I managed to book free tickets to bangkok!

Oh well see how time flies! So its not too far to plan your holidays ahead of time, especially if you want them Air Asia ticket cheap!

So the day came when me, li-hsia, my mom, my dad and aunty Cecilia all went for a holiday in Bangkok.

Bangkok was definately a trip to remember... and I actually had planned it all out! Where to go, where to eat...where to shop....shop....and more shopping.

This is us in the big Toyota van that we hired to take us to the hotel. Nice van, I'm not sure what they call it there but it is as big as the Toyota Alphard!

It took us about 45 minutes to the hotel. Our hotel was quite strategically located, just about 3 minutes walk away from Nana station (Sky Train).

Immediately after checking in...we headed for the shopping malls!Our first destination was the MBK Plaza... Was recommended to visit that place if you wanted cheaper stuff. Something like Sungai Wang/Imbi Plaza style... I didn't take much photos cause we were busy walking....eating...walking...

MBK plaza to me was so so... but many many things to see...I tell you if you wanted to buy handphones, there is a floor full of handphone shops! So many...I didnt really check out the prices but I think its about the same price over here. But what caught my eyes was that they were selling unlocked iPhone...which goes for around 2xxx baths.

Ohh well... no budget for phone right now. So, while we were in MBK plaza we actually bumped into a University lecturer, who was so kind enough to provide us some tips and guide on what we should buy in Bangkok. And so our fun began, he recommended that in Thailand we need to buy Thai made products! I like this guy, very patriotic about his country... And he goes on telling us that Thai Silk and Thai jewellery is the best!

And here we are buying jewellery...

As you can see I was so excited... literally sitting at the edge of my seat watching mom buying jewellery...

Well not quite...actually

After the jewellery session we headed for more shopping.....Siam Paragon, Central World, Erawan, and several others.... All located in the same area. The food court in those shopping complexes are nice, almost all the food there is so tasty.

Tuk tuks are great way to move around, seriously its much faster then taking a taxi. They only charge 200baths...which is RM2. =)

So, to sum it all up the rest of the days in Bangkok was shopping and more shopping. One thing for sure, is that this city does not sleep! It operates 24/7, literally. There are night markets if you wanted to do more shopping...makan stalls everywhere.... and of course many other attractions which I won't mention here. =)

One thing for sure is...I'll be back... Here are more pictures of the trip

Altered Frequency - Concert

2007-10-11T14:18:00.000+08:00

DIY : Installing the K&N filter

2007-10-04T17:21:00.000+08:00

1. This is the picture of my engine. Obviously step number ONE is open your bonnet! hehehe

Notice how clean it is...clean on the outside...clean on the inside too!

2. Un-hook the clips on the air filter box. Notice the red cirles on the pic, it shows you the location of those clips.

Four Clips all together...sorry the red circles are pretty hard to see....

More pics on how to un-clip those hooks...pretty easy.

3. Gently lift up the upper box by using your thumb. Now the stock filter can be removed by sliding it out to the side.

Notice the strong muscular thumb...

This is how the stock air filter looks like after approximately 4500++ KMs. Quality is not bad for a paper type filter!

4. Remove the K&N filter from its box. And tear open the plastic coverings.

Comparison between K&N filter and stock filter.

5. Lift up the upper box again. Notice how i used my thumb to lift it from the side. Slide in the K&N filter.

Notice it fits in so nicely...

6. Make sure the filter sits nicely on its place. Clip back on the 4 clips as shown above. Make sure that the air filter box is sealed properly.

DONE!

Things you need...

Index fingers... to pry open the clips.
A strong muscular thumb....to lift up the filter box.

5000 KM Service

2007-10-03T23:21:00.000+08:00

Time to send my car for it's 5000km service. Amazing how fast the mileage clocks in...

So far no major complains with the car. I only had a problem with the immobilizer and the central locking switch panel which wasn't working. But that was sorted out during the 1st service. However, to my dismay....my central locking system somehow doesn't lock when i use the remote controller to lock my doors.

Ohh well.... got to get that sorted out tomorrow at Tan Choong service centre. There is also this weird vibrating noise whenever I go through small bumps..... Hope they're able to get this sorted out.

Anyway... This is going in after the 5000 km service

Notice it prints "Designed to Increase Horsepower & Acceleration" ....wooohoooo Horsepower!!!<--- that's what the Sentra needs and lots of it!

K&N Air Filter - Part No: 33-2031-2

Since its time for service, I thought I might as well get the car some decent Oil. The 1st service Tan Choong recommends that we stick to Castrol Mineral Oil. Which is fine when breaking in the engine, since you're not suppose to rev the car anyways...

So after 5000km....its time for some Castrol Fully Synthetic Oil! Ohh yeahhh...the sound of that makes me tingle...

I got me this :-

Castrol Edge - 5W40

This are some details taken from the Castrol website about the Castrol Edge 5W40 oil

FOR PRESTIGE AND HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES
(Castrol’s best fully synthetic oil)

Castrol Edge has been specifically formulated for prestige and performance vehicles. It is developed by Castrol’s best, full synthetic, low viscosity technology. The exceptional characteristics of this free flowing oil delivers ultimate wear protection and optimum engine performance right from start up. Castrol Edge has been engineered to meet the toughest industry standards and specifications across all critical engine factors.

Benefits

Full Synthetic engine oil
SAE 5W40 – excellent low temperature flow for superior protection right from start up.
Helps to deliver the all important boost in engine power
Deliver superior thermal stability, ensuring minimal engine deposits for cleaner internals
Ensures engine protection from the first moment of ignition, minimizing wear and damage
Exceeds high performance standards set by premium car manufactures including all modern Europeans and Japanese prestige vehicles
Meets modern emission systems’ needs
Uses synthetic technology to deliver improved performance over conventional oil

Applications

Castrol Edge is recommended for all modern petrol and diesel family and sports car where the best in engine efficiency and engine protection is demanded.

Performance Levels

Exceeds latest API SM/CF specification
SAE 5W40
ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4
Approved for VW: 502 00, MB: 229.3, BMW Longlife-98

* THIS DATA SHEET DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT IN TERMS OF PROPERTIES

SJC Rocks!

2007-10-03T01:17:00.001+08:00

Special Weekend Conference

2007-09-14T02:49:00.000+08:00

Emerge KL

2007-09-07T22:29:00.000+08:00

What can I say....emerge KL as expected was mind blowing good. Ever since I've been to the one in Singapore, I knew that there is something more than just the music, more than just the celebrities, the fashion shows, all the talents, the performance...I mean all of that was good! but the real difference here is the presence of God! One touch from Him is enough to change your life forever...

Anyway, here are some of the pictures of the event....

Shoe design competition.....impressive right? really creative...

Emerge 07' KL

2007-08-23T14:43:00.000+08:00

See you there!

Conference Schedule

WEDNESDAY (29 AUG)
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Transformers Competition Finals
Sheraton Subang, The Grand Selangor Ballroom

7:30pm - 10pm
SESSION 1
Parade of Schools

THURSDAY (30 AUG)
2pm - 4pm
Word Power Finals
City Harvest Church No. 8, SS13/6, Subang Jaya.

7pm - 7:30pm
Beauty Pageant & Manhunt Finals
Sheraton Subang, The Grand Selangor Ballroom

7:30pm - 10pm
SESSION 2
Arm-wrestling Finals
Who wants to be a Missionary Finals

FRIDAY (31 AUG)
10am - 12pm
SESSION 3
City Harvest Church No. 8, SS13/6, Subang Jaya.

2:00pm - 5pm
Talentime Finals
6:30pm - 6:45pm
Fashion - Streets of Tokyo Finals
Sheraton Subang, The Grand Selangor Ballroom

6:45pm - 7:00pm
Winning Eleven PS2 Challenge Finals
7:00pm - 10pm

SESSION 4
Spelling Bee Finals
Prize Presentation

Old times...things u wished you still had

2007-08-15T18:50:00.000+08:00

Debadging

2007-07-27T01:34:00.000+08:00

Okay, this is my first DIY project on my new car.... debadging! In case you guys do not know what that is....in simpler 'tak-tau-apa-tentang-kereta' term <--- its simpy removing the car emblems! What ? remove emblems? Siao argh? Yah...seriously, I find cars that are sold in Malaysia are often overly 'badged'. Just look at my car for example...

See so many emblems...got SENTRA la...1.6VTC la....SG la...

essshh so irritating rite? as if people dunno its a sentra...and must put it BIG BIG 1.6VTC somemore!

If you look at other car makes, its also the same...PROTON...WIRA...1.6GLi.... HONDA...1.8 VTEC...VTI... and many many more la...

Ok ok....back to debadging.

How to debadge your car....

1. Wash the areas around the badges you want to remove; if the car needs a wash this is a good time to do the car.

2. Heat up badge with hair dryer, test the amount of heat you are putting on the paint with your hand, you do not want to over heat the paint. If are removing lettering or numbering work on one character at a time. Heat for ten to fifteen seconds checking the heat the entire time.

3. Spray a generous amount of adhesive remover on the badge, hold a cloth below the badge to keep the adhesive remover from dripping.

4. Heat again for another five to ten seconds, again checking the heat.

5. Using the dental floss start to cut the badges off. Pull the dental floss away from the car so that it is rubbing on the badge and not the car. If there is much resistance to the dental floss cutting the adhesive reheat and reapply the adhesive remover. Having a friend hold the badge helps so they do not go flying off.

6. With the badge off you now have to deal with the leftover adhesive. Carefully try to peal off the corner, if there is much resistance, reapply heat and adhesive remover. Slowly peal the adhesive off; hopefully it will come off in one piece. Be careful not to scratch the paint by using your fingernails to "dig" at the adhesive.

7. With the badge and adhesive off move onto the next character or badge.

8. Use a wet wash cloth to clean the dirt that you could not get before. I applied some wax just to remove the dirt and provide some protection for the paint.

THAT'S IT FINISH!

Some stuff you need...

1. Adhesive Remover (I bought this from Ace Hardware shop. Made in UK, was looking for the 3M one but could not find. But this worked so well, and it even smells GOOD! Not cheap though, RM19.90)

2. Car Wax

3. Dental Floss (Oral B <--- branded sia!)

4. Clean cloth <-- no need pictures rite
5. Hair Dryer <-- errmm you should know how it looks like

So here are the results!

Say No to badges! By the way, these are for sale if you wanna buy them.... =)

If Good things don't go, how do better things come?

2007-07-27T00:59:00.000+08:00

Wow! its been a while since I last posted...I appologize for that, have been so busy with so many things I hardly have any time to post anything anymore!

Anyway....you know I've been a car nut ever since I've got my driving license...ever since then I've been changing cars so often, let me list the cars that I've owned in order

1. Nissan Sunny
2. Honda Civic EG8
3. Honda Civic EG4 (converted it to B16A...then B20B<---hahaha long story)
4. Honda Integra DC2 SiR
5. Honda Civic SR3 (B16A)
6. Hyundai Getz
7. Honda Civic SH3 (B16A)
8. Proton Satria GTI (GSR-Turbo)
9. Proton Putra
10.Nissan Sentra

Ya, I know I know...its not an impressive list. But I did enjoy those times modding those cars. Racing on track...drag racing...and of course the illegal drag races! hehehe

Can't believe it right? no.10 taa daaa! Nissan Sentra! yay! Just got it about 6 days ago! =)

Anyway, here are some pics of my latest ride....

Wonder what no. 11 will be? hehehehe

"Intellectual Property: How To Turn Ideas Into Profit $$$!"

2007-06-14T12:56:00.000+08:00

Date: 24th June 2007 (Sunday)
Time: 2pm
Venue: City Harvest Church - Auditorium
Topic: "Intellectual Property: How To Turn Ideas Into Profit $$$!"
Speaker: David Oh
Admission: FREE

More information on the speaker:
David Oh is a much sought after speaker and the CEO for MindVault, a leading company for Intellectual Property and Asset Management in Malaysia .
He is an Honorary Member of the Association of Fellows and Legal Scholars of the Center for International Legal Studies (CILS) as well as a member of the Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (MIPA).

A seminar/workshop of this nature would normally cost RM 5000 a day, so let's pack the hall, be empowered with knowledge as we engage the marketplace. Printed materials and light refreshments will be served.

Father's Day

2007-06-12T00:05:00.000+08:00

Come celebrate Father's Day with us at City Harvest Church!

Bring your daddy! See you guys there...

EMERGED!

2007-06-04T20:28:00.000+08:00

Just came back from the best youth conference in the world....Emerge 2007! I was in Singapore for the past 4 days and it was unbelievable. Till now I'm still feeling overwhelmed by the awesomeness of God. Truly this conference has left a mark in my spiritual walk with God...

Throughout the whole conference, God's presence was so strong and it was getting better as the days went by... I've learned so much from Pastor Kong's preaching and its just so much to write it down here.

But probably let me share with you what impacted me the most!

My Testimony

Emerge 2007 conference for me has been a life changing one. Before I left for Singapore and all throughout the conference, I just prayed for one thing....and it was for a touch from God! I knew that one touch from God was enough to change my life forever...

Pastor Kong's sermons was so impacting and timely. Every session that we had, Pastor Kong spoke words that pierced directly to my heart. It was as if the message was tailored directly for me alone. But I knew that the Holy Spirit was working in our midst, convicting us that we should run the race and shine for Jesus!

I wish I could express how much I have learned from this conference...but I just can't. Words cannot describe it. My life was broken during the conference. Not because someone hurt me.. not because I was sad...But because of the work of the Holy Spirit. He touched me in a very special way. Tears began flowing from my eyes almost every night, it left a mark in my spirit. Something in me changed...

During the last night session, the anointing of God was so strong. Again Pastor Kong preached a great message. Something that I have never expected or heard in my life before. I believe it was one of Pastor Kong's best preaching ever! God's love was so real that night, we all knelt down and offer God our lives!

Despite all the fun, all the hype, all the excitement, all the games, all the food, all the great music and all the great preaching in the conference. One thing I've learned most is to treasure God's anointing. We have to carry the anointing of God in our lives and in all that we do. It doesn't really matter whether we have many talents, learnt to treasure God's anointing that's the most important thing.

Ferrari in a box!

2007-05-24T17:48:00.000+08:00

Yes! I have not 1 but 6 Ferraris. How about that....

Nice? Collect them from any Shell station nearest to you...

Emerge 2007 - Singapore

2007-05-23T12:51:00.000+08:00

Yay, I'm going for emerge conference in Singapore! Finally get to visit City Harvest Church in Singapore. Check out the many exciting programs listed here

Training

2007-05-14T15:10:00.000+08:00

Can you spot me?

For the last 7 days, I've been attending a training conducted by Microsoft for Shell employees. The trainer is Lyons Hu from China. He is so young, and if you look at the picture you won't be able to tell who the trainer is. I tell you, he is so good ....he even developed a few bug fix for Microsoft Windows OS.

Most part of the training he speaks in language not known to man! No! no! its not his weird chinese slang... Although, what is suppose to be 'thread'...would often be heard as 'shrek'...hehehe

Its just that his technical knowledge on the Windows internals is so deep... Most of us were just trying hard to understand the concepts that he shared. I guess its 2 different thing being technical and another to be able to train and teach!

But overall, I've learnt a lot from this dude from China. Sank u! Sank u!

Zeroes !

2007-05-12T22:41:00.000+08:00

This is super funny! Remember my posting on HEROES? hehehe....this is Zeroes!

Celebrate Mother's Day

2007-05-09T23:32:00.000+08:00

Mother's Day this weekend ! Come celebrate with us in City Harvest Church! Click on the flyer for more details!

Koong Koong

2007-05-07T00:49:00.000+08:00

It was about a year back, I remembered very reluctantly having agreed to follow Li Hsia to visit her 'koong koong' <--- Grandpa. Koong Koong was 92 years old that time. Anyway, I never knew that it was to be an event that would change myself and koong koong's life forever. You see I wasn't exactly leaping with joy when Li Hsia 'told' me that I was going to visit Koong Koong.... To me it would be very boring and I thought that it would be pointless for me. I mean what can I say or do during the visit. I went simply because Li Hsia told me to <--- its not wise to go against 'suggestions' made by your gf..hehehe

Anyway there I was, arriving at the door step of Koong Koong's place. He was a cheerful man, never seem to complain about anything...from his facial expressions I could tell that he was very happy to see both of us. I doubt that he remembered me.... he can't even remember Li hsia and always mistakens her for another relative....ehehe

So there I was siting next to him. Not having anything to say! I mean what would your conversations be with a 92 year old man... I probably covered the basic questions in the 1st 10 mins already...how are you? You feeling happy? Have you eaten? Are you comfortable? You want to drink water? ....I think that was as much of a conversation that I could come out with.

Then something happened.... it was the Holy Spirit! prompting me to share the gospel! I knew in my heart that this was the time...Afterall, Jesus in the Bible tells us that the fields are white for harvest!...the harvest is ready but the laborers are few...

It was at that exact time that I took courage, and spoke about Jesus. Of course before that, I was praying in my heart, and I told God to help me because I really didn't know how to witness or even what to say!

I guess we have to always take the 1st step and then let God work.... The moment I began to speak about Jesus and what He did 2000 years ago...Words just came to me....I was quite suprise at myself afterwards..

So there I was witnessing... Friends, it is not by our words that can get someone save...and its definately not by reasoning. I mean how could I reason with a 92 year old man? That would be impossible... All I did was share the love of Christ. And the Holy Spirit did the rest! It is not our job to do the conviction, that is the Holy Spirit's job. Our job is simply to share the gospel and make it available to everyone.

I thank God, because it was a miracle that Koong Koong was able to understand every word that I've spoken. It even brought tears to his eyes.... I asked if he would receive Jesus as his personal Lord and Saviour...and he said YES! Hallelujah!

I led him to the sinners prayer...and another soul was added to the kingdom of God that day! Praise God!

3 days ago, Koong Koong passed away... It was sad news, but it would have been more sad if Koong Koong wasn't save... Imagine what if that day I decided not to go visit Koong Koong... Now at least we know that Koong Koong is in heaven rejoicing.

So why am I writing this? Because friends, we have to be harvest conscious just like Jesus. God is able to use us to be a witness for Him.... Even as reluctant as I am to go visit Koong Koong that day....God still used me. But we must always take the 1st step and leave the rest for God to move.... So I encourage each and everyone that reads this...to have an urgency in your heart to reach out for the lost....especially our loved ones. AMEN.

In loving memories ..... Koong Koong, you'll be missed!

31st Oct 1914 - 4th May 2007

Cutie Pie

2007-04-27T01:53:00.000+08:00

I'm so blessed with having cute nieces around... believe or not I have 5 nieces! And only ONE nephew! Looks like the girls are outnumbering the boys in my family.... Anyway, here he is :-

Yum! Yum!

What are you looking at?

'Hangsums' just like uncle Vincent...hahahah

Air Asia - FREE seats!

2007-04-25T17:16:00.000+08:00

Yes! its back! Air Asia is giving out 500,000 free seats! ...Well not exactly free lar, you still have to pay for the airport tax, fuel surcharge and administration fees. But its still a good deal right? *2 thumbs up* for Air Asia!

Planning a holiday

So since the flight is free, its about time to plan for a holiday! Life passes by so quickly sometimes its scarry! Its already end of April.... May is just around the conner and that's almost 1/2 a year gone already. Sometimes its good, to slow things down a bit, let your hair loose and go for a holiday to relax!

I always wanted to go to Bangkok! One reason is FOOD! I love Thai food! Thai food over here in Malaysia is quite expensive! The best Thai restaurant that I've ever been to is in Singapore....believe it or not! heehhe

Well food a side, Bangkok is also known as a shopping paradise. I heard the shopping complexes are bigger then Mid Valley and 1 Utama put together! Ohh well...I'll tell you when I get there lar!

Anyway, i've booked my ticket! Going end of October! Woohooo....can't wait. Now have to search for a place to stay...any recommendations?

GROO - The Wanderer

2007-04-22T23:59:00.000+08:00

What comics do u read when you were younger?

For me it was GROO! You guys probably never heard of it but if you have any chance of getting your hands on it...please read! Trust me it is really good and funny! GROO was created by Sergio Aragones <-- the same creator of MAD magazines.

Anyway, for all the GROO fans out there...who do you think looks like GROO in real life?

I think Triple H from WWE really looks like him...

What do you think? look alike right?

Special Conference - Rev. Dr. Robb Thompson

2007-04-14T02:33:00.000+08:00

Building God's house

2007-04-11T01:58:00.000+08:00

My Testimony

I never did share this with anyone before but 4 months ago my church started its building fund project called "Arise & build!"

This was the 1st time in my life to pledge for a church building fund! I remember the 1st time I pledge and it was to build a chinese school in China. That time I pledged a faithful amount of RM500 <----hey not bad for a 1st time pledger right?

Anyway, this time I was really challenged!. I prayed and prayed really really hard for God to speak to me an amount to give. I didnt have faith to give that much because I had many many bills to pay! I have car installment...housing loan...credit card payment and various other bills to pay and its not easy just to come out with a figure to give to God! Its always a struggle to give what you can afford and giving with faith.

One day as I was praying, God impressed on my heart an amount to give. It was an amount that was faith stretching. I knew it was an impossible amount to give because I definately do not have that amount in my bank account ( I had zero savings as I emptied it to purchase my house). So I did some calculations on my income vs my expenses. After punching out the figures. I knew for sure it was virtually impossible for me to fulfill that amount! I know cause I calculated more than 10 times and it still shows the same results! How many of you know that numbers do not lie? hahahaa

Anyway, it was the sunday where we had to submit our pledge amount. As Pastor was challenging us to give, suddently God impressed another figure in my heart. And it was more than the first time when I prayed! I quickly wrote that amount on the pledge card because if I waited any longer. God would probably asked me to give even more! hhahahha

So as I put in the pledge card into the offering box with Faith! and lots of fear in my heart....fear because I do not know if I could ever fulfill the amount!

I pledged a total of RM5250 and it was 10.5 times more than what I pledged the 1st time for the china school!

Anyway,we had 4 months to fulfill our pledge! I thank God for his provision during that time. God had blessed me through ways that I could never imagined..

Just before the 1st month of pledging , I managed to rent out the house that I just bought! I was supprised on how fast I could get a tenant as I did not even put out an advertisement! Somehow a real estate agent contacted me from no where and asked me if I wanted to rent out my unit! Wow! just like that!And not only that, God gave me a Christian tenant too! Praise the Lord!

So that helped a lot on my monthly installment for my housing loan and I could use that amount to put into the building fund!

God didn't just stop there! Begining this year, I got offered a job in SHELL. And guess what? My total salary package was 30% more of what I was earning and on top of that many other great benefits.

I thank God because He has made what was thought to be impossible ....possible! As I fulfilled my pledge, and thinking back about it...I can't help but be in awe on how God has blessed me! Friends, I hope you are encouraged as I have been and truly…if you build God His house…He will build your house! AMEN!

Now I can't wait for the next pledging season! GULP!<--- I can't believe I just said that! hhahaha. Ohh well! One thing I know is that you can never out give God! Hallelujah!

Income Tax

2007-04-03T11:40:00.000+08:00

Last night I was cracking my head doing my taxes. Well its that time of the year again to submit your income tax. Actually its the last month to do it! Being a typical Malaysian, the 'do-it-last-minute' culture is in me... I really need to change this!

So the thought of having to queue up in the income tax department with everyone else starts to playback in my mind again. In fact, I remember very vividly how the first time when I did my taxes... It was about 2 years ago and it took me the entire day! Well to cut the long story short... I had to travel from the Kelana Jaya office all the way to Shah Alam because my file was in the Shah Alam office. The best thing is I only found out after having to queue up for a few hours in the Kelana Jaya office. Anyway, upon reaching Shah Alam and having to fight for a parking spot! The horror of having to queue starts again...this time better...got 2 floors to queue...so you can basically choose! Wow, what a priveledge!

Anyway, back to now... As I was going through the income tax website, I found out that we can submit our taxes through 'e-Filling' online! Wow, that means no more queues! yay! But we have to get our Pin No. from the income tax office. That means having to queue again! Well at least just do it one more time and thats it... next year don't have to queue again!

So I went to the Kelana Jaya office...found a parking. Went in to the building....got my pin number and got out of there in less then 10 minutes! Amazing! *2 thumbs up* for our income tax department!

Since I'm in a good mood today, I thought I would share to you guys on how to do your e-Filling....

e-Filling - Mudah, Tepat & Selamat

Steps :-

1. Get your e-Filling Pin from any income tax department.
2. Browse to the offiicial LHDNM website http://www.hasil.org.my . Click on the e-Hasil button
or just Browse directly to https://e.hasil.org.my
3. Click on 1st time login. Enter your Pin No. and I/C No. to get your digital certificate.
4. Click on Login e-borang. Choose which form that is relevant to you and click Login.
5. Fill up the form lor! Once done, click signature and send. Simple!

You can even do online payment on the website, just click on e-bayaran. Easy eh?

Easter Service

2007-03-31T14:58:00.000+08:00

Special easter service on 7-8 April 2007! There is going to be a drama entitled "He Overcomes!" ...not to be missed. See you guys there! Click on the flyer for more details...

How to score points with women?

2007-03-29T20:52:00.000+08:00

This a good lesson for man...

In the world of romance, one single rule applies to the men:

Make the woman happy. Do something she likes, and you get points.
Do something she dislikes and points are subtracted.

You don't get any points for doing something she expects. Sorry,
that's the way the game is played.

Here is a guide to the point system:

SIMPLE DUTIES

You make the bed (+1)
You make the bed, but forget the decorative pillow (0)
You throw the bedspread over rumpled sheets (-1)

You go out to buy her what she wants (+5) In the rain (+8)
But return with Beer (-5)

You check out a suspicious noise at night (0)
You check out a suspicious noise, and it is nothing (0)
You check out a suspicious noise and it is something (+5)
You pummel it with iron rod (+10)
It's her pet (-10)

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS

You stay by her side the entire party (0)
You stay by her side for a while, then leave to chat with a college buddy (-2)
Named Tina (-4)
Tina is a dancer (-6)
Tina has silicon implants (-80)

HER BIRTHDAY

You take her out to dinner (0)
You take her out to dinner and it's not a sports bar (+1)
Okay, it's a sports bar (-2)
And it's all-you-can-eat night (-3)
It's a sports bar, it's all-you-can-eat night, and your face is painted the colours of your favourite team (-10)

A NIGHT OUT

You take her to a movie (+2)
You take her to a movie she likes (+4)
You take her to a movie you hate (+6)
You take her to a movie you like (-2)
It's called 'DeathCop' (-3)
You lied and said it was a foreign film about orphans (-15)

YOUR PHYSIQUE

You develop a noticeable potbelly (-15)
You develop a noticeable potbelly and exercise to get rid of it(+10)
You develop a noticeable potbelly and resort to baggy jeans and baggy Hawaiian shirts (-30)
You say, "It doesn't matter, you have one too." (-8000)

ENJOY THE 'BIG' QUESTION

She asks, "Do I look fat?" (-5) [Yes, you LOSE points no matter WHAT!]
You hesitate in responding (-10)
You reply, "Where?" (-35)
Any other response (-20)

COMMUNICATION

When she wants to talk about a problem , you listen, displaying what looks like a concerned expression (0)
You listen, for over 30 minutes (+50)
You listen for more than 30 minutes without looking at the TV (+500)
She realizes this is because you have fallen asleep (-10000)

Now what chance do you have???

Jesus Painting

2007-03-29T01:00:00.000+08:00

This is really cool... got it from vinceT. Thanks for sharing...

Ps. Pat Mesiti

2007-03-28T00:07:00.000+08:00

Picture courtesy of Delvin Chung

He's back! Guys n Gals don't miss this! Tonight (28/03/2007 @ 8pm) will be his last session in KL after spending the last 5 days here in City Harvest Church KL. I tell you, this man of God is really really great!

He is a reknown world class motivational speaker. Also known as 'Mr. Motivation', he conducts motivational talks througout the world! And people from all over are paying big bucks just to attend his seminars.

But more than just a motivational speaker, Ps. Pat brings the Word of God in a very unique and powerful way. The way he presents his sermons with such revelation and power. Friends, the truths on success is all in the Bible...

Anyway, just doing my bit to invite readers of my blog to come! (I get around 15 hits per day...hahaha... not bad right! yea, if 15 of you show up! =P ) So come tonight..and experience it! See you there!

Ohh yea... in case you are reading this and don't know where City Harvest Church is.... just click on http://chc.org.my/contactUs.html

Sofea's dedication

2007-03-27T01:47:00.000+08:00

Last Sunday, I went for Sofea's dedication day! Its was held in New Life Restoration Church in PJ...There were 13 babies that day! And it was a miracle that not a single baby cried when they were on stage. Must be the annointing of God! =)

Sofea looks so cute in that pink knitted dress!

World's youngest blogger

2007-03-21T16:33:00.000+08:00

Sofea Soong

This is Sofea... my niece! Check out her blog! http://little-precious.blogspot.com . Yes she blogs! and if you're reading this and still haven't have one.... shame on you! =)

Heroes

2007-03-19T13:14:00.000+08:00

Recently, I've been spending some time watching the latest hit series ...HEROES! okay, okay... 6 hours straight in a day is still considered 'some' time right? hehehe. It all started when my gf borrowed the season 1 (11 episodes) of Heroes DVD from her cousin. I'm not a TV series person... but when I was younger...ok much much younger... I did enjoy some.. namely MacGyver, Knight Rider, and The A-Team.

Anyway...... back to HEROES!.... the show is very addictive I tell you! makes u want for the next episode everytime! The movie makers always end every episode just at the climax of everything...and you just feel very 'beh song' <--hokkien for 'unsatisfied' ..its like leaving you 1/2 way hanging...and you just need to watch the next episode. I don't know who came out with this idea... those cantonese series are also the same! I tell you, its a conspiracy... What is worse, is if you have a DVD with 5 episodes all in one! Well....6 hours gone...just like that lor.

Ohh for those ignorant ones(<--- if this is you i'm talking about, please lah...be more updated can or not? =P). Heroes is about normal people like me (not sure about you ler...hahahaa)... later finding themselves having super powers! Well its not as boring as it sounds.... really? just go watch it ler...

My favourite hero

If you asked me who my favourite hero is? Well, its no other than Jesus Christ.... Son of the living God...Who came and died for my sins and took away my shame.....my Comforter, my Redeemer and my Saviour! and most of all....my best Friend!

JESUS, I LOVE YOU!

Cars

2007-03-16T04:54:00.000+08:00

Confession

I love cars! I really really do!.....big ..small...round...square... I like them all ! But if you asked me, which 10 cars would make it to my garage if I had all the money in the world! Well, this started me thinking. Got to limit to 10 ler, otherwise the list will be forever...

Ok here goes.... (note that the cars listed here is in no particular order)

1. Ferrari F430 Challenge Stradale (CS)

Notice that is has to be the Challenge Stradale (CS) model....

2. Subaru Impreza S204

3. Toyota Trueno (AE86)

4. Nismo Nissan Skyline R34 GTR Z Tune

Ohh yeah.... only 20 units in the world

5. Ariel Atom

This is one of my favourites... just look at it! its perfect! power to weight ratio is madness! And its road legal too!

6. BMW M3 CSL

7. Koenigsegg CCX

This made it to my list...i mean just look at it man! Just imagine someone asking you, "What car do you drive?".... a koenigsegg ....woohooo! it sounds so cool...i rike!

8. Hummer H2

I like the H2...looks old school. And of course the 30" bling blings...can't go wrong with dat YO!

9. Honda S2000

Swwwweeeeettt!

10. Bentley Continental Flying Spur

This will probably be my ride to work! hahaha.... did I mentioned 550 horsepower! Well they don't call it a 'flying' spur for nothing.

Felicia's 21st birthday

2007-03-14T11:18:00.000+08:00

Cell leader's birthday!

This is Felicia Choong my cell leader for E6,E11 & E19 <-- looks like secret codes..well it actually represents the cell group that we are in. I'm in E19 !

At 21, Felicia is already leading 3 cell groups! How about that? Clearly age is no barrier if we choose to serve God and to put Him first in our life...

I really can't remember what I was doing back when I was 21... Definately not leading anything lor. Probably just wasting away my life not knowing its purpose. But things changed after I've been in CHC and attending Cell Group faithfully...God has changed me and now I found a purpose and destiny in Jesus...AMEN! =)

Anyway, enough about me...I'm just blessed to have a leader like Felicia! God bless you & HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Party time !!!

pre-party party

Some came early to swim

Alfred, after 3 months in NS (National Service)...if you look really really hard, you can actually see muscles!

Some more pics :-

And finally, the cutting of the birthday cake

E6,E11,E26

Greg & Jen's Wedding

2007-03-14T03:43:00.000+08:00

CONGRATULATIONS !

2 weeks ago, I attended Greg & Jen's Wedding... The ceremony was held in City Harvest Church and what a joyous occasion it was ...I don't know why, but whenever I attend church weddings...it always bring tears to my eyes. I guess its that magical moment when both couple exchange their vows.... you know the standard phrase, "to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part" .... Ahh...so sweeet !

And as always... after everything was over...someone would always ask you this, "So when is your turn la?" And of course the standard reply is, "Wait for your turn first lor!" ...heheheh

Anyway..........here are some pics during the dinner

Walking down the staircase... while everyone awaits at the lounge area. Phewwwwittt!

As you can see...popping the cork of a champaigne bottle is no easy task! hehehe

Felicia, Li-Hsia, me, Jeff

Li-Hsia & me

CHCKL Usher team

Ohhh, forgot to mention that the dinner was held in a penthouse in banker's club somewhere in KL. Very classy place and food was great...and of course me being the forgetful one...I've forgotten to charge my camera and couldn't take much pics that night.

Oh well... all in all everyone had a great time. So cheers to both Greg & Jen ! God Bless...

First Post

2007-03-14T03:21:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone... Welcome to my very own blog. Wow! I never thought that I would start one but ready or not, here I come! So seat tight, fasten your seat belts and get prepared for a good time!

So hope you enjoy your stay here... and why don't you tell your neighbours, " This is going to be great!"...hahahaha =)