When Zp is here

Our "celebrity" friend, Zp Wang came back from London last 2 weeks ago. We (May Leng, Jameson, Jaeney and I) had a ball of a time going out almost every day, to different shopping malls. On Sunday afternoon, we met for the first time in a very long time at Mid Valley, outside of Topshop. Didn't change much, still the same - tall, thin and "cool" attitude... but don't know why a bit darker (we think Batu Pahat's sun is the criminal).

Monday night we went to Sunway "Restoran Ah Yuen" for steamboat dinner. My first and very happy time there =P So much food! So much SEAfood! Haha... loved the prawns, squid, mussels, clams etc... you get the idea. And the rush for the chicken wings.. Kakaka...

Tuesday some of us had some commitments. Wednesday was public holiday for Thaipusam! Some unfortunate people who had to work decided to take an MC (I first time know that drinking three cups of coffee can make u sick the day after) after some persuasion... So we met at Berjaya Time Square this time, and went for a game of bowling. Very funny when our dear Mr Wang a.k.a 王先生 became the only one who didn't have a strike and refused to congratulate us =P

When it was time for him to leave, he remembered he didn't bring for us our "snowy" (code for souvenir). After telling us not to expect so much, 'cos he said it was a tiny, tiny little thing, we arranged to meet again the following day XD Before that, we squeezed some RM5-per-piece Polaroids out of his ancient looking camera. And here is mine!

All of us are so in love with the Polaroid camera now... see who becomes the 1st one to get one?

The next day, we went over to Avenue K's Kim Gary for dinner. After ordering, Mr Wang plonked his souvenir (which he artistically called "希望") on the table. So here it is, my hope of going to England - 2007's one pound coin.

front

and back

Apparently, every year they mint different images on the coins. So the four of us all have different ones... And Mr Wang promise if we bring it to England to him, he'll change it to ten pounds or at least a meal wor!! Kakaka... how generous of him. Mr Wang, don't forget a... and also the promise to IKEA. Bring me go England one also can la... =P

when I just feel like writing

Sitting in college library. Haven't been here in a long time. Was looking for my old assignments to compile my portfolio. Tomorrow there's a representative from Birmingham City University conducting an interview at the education services office. Not sure if I can really present anything decent.

Looked through the boards in the racks. Found about 6 of my boards. Found a lot more belonging to the rest of my comrades in former IAAR04A. Somewhat nostalgic when looking through all this. Was reminded of simpler times with all my friends, all pursuing a similar goal - finishing assignments and getting through the semester, especially assessment.

Those times were somewhat crazy. I can remember the many occasions where I felt like I couldn't breathe, couldn't function, couldn't think. Yet now I wish I had some times like this. When the tiredness came from doing something productive, instead of coming from staring at the TV or the computer screen.

Looking for a job. Don't know what exactly should I do. Feels like I can do any job actually. People around me tell me I should not be anxious. Even my brother got a job already... Sigh...

这到底算什么

之前，我刚觉得自己很棒，因为对他似乎没什么感觉了。好像他的离去已经使他从我的心理也离去了。已经没有痛，没有思念，不会想哭。

但，我现今哭了。因为心依依不舍，哭了。觉得自己这样很傻，哭了。想起以后可能不会再有联络，哭了。讨厌自己又哭了，再哭。。。

这到底是什么？他到底算什么？为什么总是让我的心不受控制？这是什么心情啊？我不是好了吗？不是没事了吗？为什么会这样？从心里压着的泪好像全都要一次过出来。。为什么还有那么多泪啊？难道我是傻瓜吗？我是白痴吗？

觉得自己很可笑。。。不喜欢这样的我。

How to become a famous architect without building anything?

I found this very interesting site for the architecture community. For students, as well. The articles there tickle my bones and make me laugh in a "sewel" way. Especially this very interesting article - How to become a famous architect without building anything?

No offence to your architect idol, Jameson.

To my Lord

At the turn of the year, I start to question myself, as to what I have done, what I have accomplished, and what I have learned. And then, I hear inside me to count my blessings, and to give thanks. Outwardly, I feel as if I have not achieved much, yet I know the Lord is faithful to provide me an environment where I can best experience Him. Here, I share 3 hymns (诗歌) to express my appreciation and aspiration towards my dear Lord.

When I consider my accomplishment, I remember this hymn, and admire the person who wrote this -

If I gained the world, but lost the Saviour,
Were my life worth living for a day?
Could my yearning heart find rest and comfort,
In the things that soon must pass away?
If I gained the world, but lost the Saviour,
Would my gain be worth the lifelong strife?
Are all earthly pleasures worth comparing
For a moment with a Christ-filled life?

若今得世界而失去救主，
岂值得一日在此活着？
在这些就要过去之物中，
安息与安慰岂能寻得？
若今得世界，而失去救主，
所得的一切够用一生？
地上所有的快乐也不能
比那充满了主的生命。

What I would ask of Him to experience,

Nearer each day to me,
Dearer each day to me,
This Person inside me is becoming reality.
Saving me, loving me,
Faith and hope giving me,
You’re all the world to me,
Jesus my Lord.

Even when faith is small,
When there’s no hope at all
I hear Him say to me,
Trust in Me, and you’ll see
That I’ll supply all your needs
If only you will believe
All anxious doubts will cease
While trusting in Me.

And my prayer,

Lord, keep my heart always true to You
Never backsliding, always viewing You
A heart that is pure, that sees only You
A heart that loves You and treasures only You.