Houdini The Great

Now the perks are kicking in when working for an advertising agency. Our agency was invited to a movie premiere from Star Media Platinum. It was held at Dendy Circular Quay. A bunch of us went there. We weren't sure where it was... Everyone was following me considering I am the wrong person to follow hehehe. There was free food and free alcohol =)

Belinda from Star Media Platinum comes up to us and introduce herself and asked us where we are from and we said we are from HMA and me of course replies and introduce myself. Then she said her sister's name is Davina and was asking how I spell it hehehe. Then she started going on about Muscle and then I said I am from Muscle. What a small world =P

The movie was a documentary of Houdini's life. The movie was called Death Defying Acts. The beginning was interesting, middle part nearly fell asleep and end part was good =).



We received a free goodie bag and then Belinda walks up to us and said thanks for coming and wants to catch up with me with morning tea =P. Paulie said I am popular hehehe.

Dating Rules

Jenny, my work colleague let me borrow her dvd, The Break-up that she bought today at lunch with me =) The movie is like any romantic story done by Hollywood. Guy gets girl, girl and guy have and good time together then bang BIG FIGHT. I think you get the idea. The movie was alright.... But it made me realised relationships just seem to cause heartache and pain. Come to think about it starting relationships is a big gamble...

The thing that scares me about relationships is that you have to expose yourself and sometimes this may leave you vulnerable.

Before I was excited and looking forward to meeting that special person that compliments me. Ko Nick advised me there is no such thing as the perfect person for me but rather we need to find someone who compliments us. I thought that was an interesting way in finding a future partner =) But now I seem to see relationship in a negative way. This is bad.... Then again we can't have other people's attitudes and what we see sway our thoughts.

When I do find someone who compliments, I will definitely treasure that person with all my heart and shower them with my love, laughter, be supportive and share good and bad times....

Be Part of The Revolution

Revolution is a word that is tossed around easily in our everyday lives. Do we know the meaning of a Revolution or is it simply the trend or the "in thing to do" to be a part of?

Tonight, Joel Houston brought the word and I was intrigued by his word. I felt that God was speaking to me. This is what I have been struggling or you could say my thinking is that one day I will change the world or do something for others is when I am sorted. Meaning, I have my degree and have a good job backed behind me. I need to step away from this thinking and start doing something with what I have in my hands now. I have achieved my degree and have the job I want but what now? I think I am too comfortable and just sitting back. The longer I wait to have everything sorted in my life, the world will have moved on and is left behind. The thing that is holding me back to do great things is that I feel I am not capable to do great things and feel I am not ready for it.

God has destined each and everyone of us to do great things but it is a matter of actually putting my hand and saying,"Yes God, I want to be in a revolution and most importantly be the revolution of yesterday, today and tomorrow." Wouldn't it be great to say to people, I am a part of this cause.

Joel shared wonderful stories of how people, just like you and me can make a difference for the world. We don't need to be heros or celebrities to change the world. I really liked the story about Toms Shoes. Me, coming from an advertising background, I thought the concept was really interesting and a creative way in helping others and putting other people's needs before ourself. Check out the website: http://www.tomsshoes.com

Just one last thought to ponder and reflect on:

"This world demands the qualities of youth: not a time of life but a state of mind, a temper of the will, a quality of imagination, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease." - Robert Kennedy.

I am putting my hand up and I want to be a part of the revolution for today and tomorrow. I don't know what revolution I want to be a part but all out know is God has something bigger for me instore =)

Christmas around the corner

Wherever you go now, shops have prepared with decorations and Christmas stock. Can't believe Christmas is just 2 months away. When you think about it, it is pretty scary because there is only two more months for 2007. I can't believe this year has gone so fast!

Looks like I have to do a reflection entry for 2007 and I have to do it early as I will be on holidays from 11 December and back to reality on 9 January. I am so pumped for my holiday. My last holiday was in 2001. I am so excited!

I am looking forward to celebrating Christmas this year as it will be special as I will be experiencing my very first White Christmas ever! So excited. This trip is going to be awesome!

I have a feeling in my heart that 2008 will be better, bigger and will go with a big bang for me. I can't explain it but I can't shake this feeling. Hopefully the new year will offer new opportunities both for work and church, have the chance to meet new friends and of course bring on the challenges. I am ready and pumped for any challenges that head my way. Bring it on baby!

Leader of the Pack

Today was a beautiful day, firstly because it is the weekend and it was a great day to be outside. Although Sydney weather can be deceiving, sunny from my balcony and then when you go downstairs, it is windy so you still have to wear a jacket...

Messaged Oppa Kyon hehehe if he wanted to join me to go to the rocks market and bookshop but he said he needed to return Tim's car to Bondi. He asked me if I wanted to go to Bondi Beach. I jumped at the chance to go.... So today was a day adventure outing... We went to Woolloomooloo for Harry's Cafe De Wheels they have the nicest pies and hotdogs, drove to Watson's Bay and then to Bondi Beach. We went to Bondi Beach just for Johnny as this was his first visit =D I accidentially stood on Eastlyn's sandals and it broke =( So sorry Eastlyn....



So we headed to Bondi Junction to find sandals for Eastlyn to wear for the rest of the night. So we headed to General Pants and of course she bought a pair of havinanas. All of us had a chance to look around the store. Now you can get custom colour made havinanas. How cool is that? I saw a really nice pair of shoes I really liked. I will be next time and when its on sale =P

We then had dinner at Ishi boshi at Bondi Junction. I had been dying for Kaarage Chicken Curry. Man, it was soooo good that I ate the whole thing =P

Oppa Kyon and Johnny said if I hadn't messaged this morning we wouldn't have this adventure =) I was told I was the leader of the day =) I am so glad I had the chance to have this outing. It is good to get out of the house and city to enjoy the beautiful places in Sydney.

Your looking at the leader of the pack

Thank you Johnny for the pictures and thank you for coming and your company. Thank you Oppa Kyon for picking me up and driving us around the beautiful places =)

Outing for the Weekend

On Saturday morning I headed to Mosman to pick-up my ipod by bus all by myself.... So I organised which bus to take and where to go.... I thought I had this down packed =P I found the bus stop and hopped on the bus and was thinking I knew where to do get off. So I thought I got off at the right spot and was thinking oh the shop is not that far.... Kept walking and could not find the store.... I was all sore from my personal training and could not walk properly, I swear I was walking as if I had something in-between my legs =P (nothing disgusting here ;) So I decided to wait for another bus to pass by and then I hopped again on the bus and then I found the shop.... Went into the store and told the guy I was picking up my ipod so he went inside to find it... Anyway to cut the story short, I had my savings card out ready for payment and he said wait a sec so I said ok, then he said it was under warranty... I was thinking sweet!!!! I love a freebie =)

I caught up with Miss Anita and we did our weekly grocery shopping at Paddy's as our food supplies had been finished for the week.

That night I was invited to a korean church and that was an experience. Everyone tries to talk to me Korean.... It was interesting to visit. Nearly fell asleep not because it was boring but I just couldn't understand one word....

That was my weekend =)

The Perfect Fit

I am still floating from my experience from the Encounterfest...

Judah Smith preached at the 11.30am service. I think I am falling in love hehehe. He is sooo cool and super nice =)

Matthew 11-28-30
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

When Judah read the verse, I was thinking what is a yoke? He did explain what it was but I decided to look it up on good old trusty Wikipedia.

A bow yoke is a shaped wooden crosspiece bound to the necks of a pair of oxen, or occasionally horses. It is held on the animals' necks by an oxbow, usually U-shaped, that also transmits force from the animals' shoulders, hence the name bow yoke. A swivel beneath the centre of the yoke, between the animals, attaches the pole of the vehicle (when the animals steer the vehicle) or chains that are used to drag the load.

A head yoke is a yoke which fits onto the head of the oxen and has carved out sections which the horns fit into. The yoke is then strapped to the head of the oxen with yoke straps and ox pads for cushioning on the oxen's foreheads. The yoke is held on in that manner, it does not rest on their necks. A tug pole is held to the bottom of the yoke using yoke irons and chains. The tug pole can either be a short pole with a chain attached for hauling or can be a long pole with a hook on the end that has no chain at all. Sometimes the pole is attached to a wagon and the oxen are simply backed over this pole, the pole is then raised between them and a backing bolt is dropped into the chains on the yoke irons in order to haul the wagon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoke)

Although both yokes are effective a bow yoke needs far less maintenance sin

ce a head yoke needs to be constantly shaped to fit the animals' horns. However a head yoke is better for teaching animals to stand quietly and avoid fighting because they cannot move their heads around freely.

Judah's message was basically illustrating that with Jesus we are custom-made yoke, perfectly fit just for me. As our relationship with God fits perfectly for each individual as he created us in His image and unique.

Jesus' yoke is comfortable, powerful, mighty, compassionate, loving for everyone who accept His love.

In order to fulfill our destiny/role/responsibility we are an original as this is a key to understanding our identity. We need to be comfortable with ourself with Christ as we become more receptive in welcoming people in the House of the God and this will enable us to reach more people.

Sometimes, we as Christian may shop in different places to find our identity until we find that "perfect fit." In order to find out what we are good at we need to try different things until we find something we are good and excel at. Once we have found that identity key we should do it the very best to glorify Him.

Once we have found that perfectly fit jacket we should buy a matching hat and wear it well!

Encounterfest 07 continued

When people said that Encounterfest is something for you need to experience I didn't believe until I am writing my entries. It is hard to describe my experience. It was my first time going and you could say it changed me... for the better....

It was interesting to hear about Zach Hunter's cause. End Slavery Now. When 15 year-old Zach Hunter learned that millions of people around the world are slaves, he knew he had to do something. He started a fundraising campaign called "Loose Change to Loosen Chains" and collected nearly $10, 000. The funds were donated to the International Justice Mission to rescue victims of slavery and other forms of oppression. Today, his campaign is a national ministry. by Jeremy V. Jones.

It is amazing to hear younger generations and being passionate about a cause.

This whole Encounterfest has had me thinking that just because your young doesn't limit what you can do. The mentality I had was someday when I have a job, degree and money I can do something for God. Now that I have achieved completing my degree, have a job and have regular income, I need to step up and do something even if it is small steps... As humble beginnings turn to big things...

Maybe because I was affected by the craziness of Encounterfest but I had the courage to ask for a photo with Zach and Judah. At first I got really nervous asking Zach but then I thought heck, I am going to ask what do I have to lose? With Judah it was easier, I went up to him and introduce myself and Melany hehehe and asked him if we can have a picture with him. He is soooo nice and said nice to meet you. That night I couldn't go to sleep and I was floating on cloud 9 hehehe. I just need to wait for Melany to share the pictures so I can show you the evidence =P What a good note to end an awesome weekend!

(l-r): Zach Hunter, Me & Melany

(l-r) Melany, Judah Smith, Me

Thank you Melany for the pictures! You are a gem! Love yah!!!

Encounterfest 07

Encounterfest is not just an event: We seek God in our lives and in our generation. Three days to stand united. To encounter Him, to be changed and be the change. This is exactly how I felt and what I experienced over the 2 days I was at the Encounterfest. I went part-time because I couldn't take time work but thank God I was able to go part-time. Boy, this is an experience I will not forget and how can I forget the incredible teachings from Judah Smith and hearing Zach Hunter's cause of abolishing slavery in today's world. Was really touched by his passion for his cause.

What is your point? - Judah Smith, 5 October 2007
Genesis 15:1
After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward."
Psalm 147:4
He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.

God wants to shatter our point-of-view. As our point-of-view is limited or you could describe it as tunnel vision. We need to see our point-of-view just like God's point-of-view.

Genesis 15 is a significant chapter in the bible. Why? As this chapter illustrate faith and shows a man, Abram, having God's point-of-view instilled in him.

Genesis 15:5 He took him outside and said, "Look up at the heavens and count the stars - if indeed you can count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your offspring be."

We need to look now! God desires men and women to Him. The stars are our destiny. He has a high perspective than ours. That what makes Him so mighty! To man some things are impossible but to God anything is possible if we trust and believe Him! Amen.

Genesis 15 is for us and illustrates our destiny plan.

Judah had a tent on the stage to illustrate his message and stated "I want out of my tent!" Meaning we should not rely on ourself for things to him and to see it at God's point-of-view. Just like Abram, we should believe and credit God as our righteousness.

Summer Has Officially Landed

Today was a beautiful and sweet day because it was a public holiday. I had the opportunity to sleep in and just laze about the house hehehe.

Temperature is heating up and I mean heating up. Summer has officially landed. It was so hot today. I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt, reminds me of Brisbane weather hehehe.

I had yum cha for lunch with Anita and her flatmates =) Boy, did I eat alot hehehe. Isn't it amazing that the chinese have the best service. Yes, I am being sarcastic here.... After our pig out, we briefly visited Benny as Anita need to pick up her swim suit. We then headed to Kinokuniya to check out some books =) I can never get bored of that place. I could easily stay there for 1 hour and can never be bored. Too bad the books are expensive =( We then headed to Woolies to do more grocery shopping. I didn't expect that Woolies to be cheaper than coles.... Looks like I will be visiting Woolies more often now =D

Can't believe it is October already.... Where did the year go? Gosh....