Today

It has been a different day today, as all days are different. I was in the market, running errands. At that point of time, it struck me. Ideas flooded in, and sad as it is, I did not have pen and paper with me. My mind just ran with all the ideas, to a place beyond wildest imaginations. This morning, in the market, I had also met my former teacher, Mr. Ng Kim Hock. My class teacher from Form 4 and Form 5, and also my Maths and Add. Maths teacher. Hmm..it was nostalgic..He was also a former student of USM. What a coincidence. After a nice chat, I continued with mom to do my errands. And at that time, I saw the market place, in a different light. It was almost the marketplace of ideas, so much properted by the globalisation theorists. I saw issues that affects on a gobal scale starting from the local scene. I saw issues of poverty, issues of empowerment, issues of education, social ills and identity. Can we empower the poor? Can we taclke issues of poverty? Can we educate our future generation?
Well, who said the market place isn't a "marketplace of ideas" in it's own? *wink*

And on another note, my chat with my former teacher, sparked a thought in my mind.
Why did I choose my line of studies?
Was it for fame and glory?
Was it because I had no choice?
Was it the only thing that I can do?
Was it because I just picked it, without any plan whatsoever?
I realised, I studied journalism for a cause. Although it was not my dream to be a reporter, but then again, I knew the power of the pen. I was never a fighter, being erm...physically erm...ineffective (looks at my own physique), but I had always been drawn to the might of words and wit. It was not pure brute strength that I admire (although at times, it does come in handy) it was the subtle, gentlemanly, intellectual battles that I sought. I choosed the world of journalism, to be a Chronicler of Time. To write and to communicate, not so much as in propaganda's or advertorials, but to show the world, what needs to be seen. Little as these dreams may seem, these are the things that interest me. But do I plan on being a reporter for long?

Well..that is up to God. Only He will know. I may even end up in a different field after this. But for now, let me just say that with all the skills that I have (or lackthereof) language and curiousity is my sharpest. And yet, it is a craft that I need to seek to hone even more.

To wield a blade without knowledge is foolish. To seek a perfection of craft without commitment and sacrifice, would be all too naive.

I got tagged by the Lynx!!

The RULES:

* Take a recent photo of yourself OR take a picture of yourself RIGHT NOW.
* DONT change your clothes. DON'T fix your hair, just take a picture.
* Post that picture with NO editing.
* Post this instruction with your picture.
* Tag 5 peoples to do this.

(First time doing this: I tag Matthew, Serena, Areen, Josette and Vanessa)

P/S: Pic was taken during the recording of Bicara Siswa. Taken by the Lynx. In Dewan Budaya, USM

Worldview Campaign

Matt--> Da Chef!

The Kitchen Fellowship group had been busy last October. We had what was called as the Worldview Campaign. Every night, a theme country will be selected and the cuisines originated from the country.

Him again

We would be having a small of games and getting to know each other. Then, we proceed to satisfy our famished tummies with great delights of the night..lol..

Shrimps for Gumbo Nite!

Then, after the feast, we sit down and sign worship songs. Our guests who were not Christians also joined in singing. After a great time of worship, we sat around the living room and the speaker for the nite stood up to discuss and talk about the question that was posed for each nite. Starting from the likes of "Where do I come from?" to "Where do I go after I die?", these questions were meant to stimulate discussions and allow our friends to see our worldview, as we also try to understand theirs.

Cambodian Nite!

To learn more, follow Matt's blog as he writes snippets of what has happened in the Worldview Campaign. who knows? We might be making a special newsletter about it!

read the Kitchen Fellowship blog to find out more!!

Freshly baked cookies!!!

Hi everyone! LWCF aka Persatuan Navigators will be selling baked cookies for Christmas. Come one and come all to get your share! The prices are also very affordable. There will be 2 types of cookies on sale.

a) Chocolate Peanut Cookies - 10 pieces of round shaped cookies with a sweet cherry on top. (RM5)

b) Decorated Christmas Cookies - 12 pieces of assorted shapes and decorated with colorful icing sugar! (RM 10)

This is just what you need for the Christmas Season!!

Please contact me asap for your orders before the 5th of December, (as the baking process will start after that!) and we would pass you the cookies around 20th of December, or when you return to USM on the 22nd. What are you still clicking the mouse for? Hurry up and place your orders!

nothing like a warm glass of tea, a box of delicious cookies and good friends to spend the Christmas Season with *wink*

Of First Importance

Knowing God and Our own Wretchedness!

“Knowing God without knowing our own wretchedness makes for pride.

Knowing our own wretchedness without knowing God makes for despair.

Knowing Jesus Christ strikes the balance because he shows us both God and our own wretchedness.”

- Blaise Pascal, quoted by Thomas V. Morris in Making Sense of it All (Grand Rapids, Mi.: Eerdmans, 1992), 104.

Of First Importance

“We are people that know politics is important, but not ultimate. We know that politics has its place, an urgent and important place where, in the City of Man, decisions are made that can make the difference between life and death, injustice and justice, mercy and no mercy, commonweal or common disaster.

But we also know that there is in this world at its very best only a hint of the kingdom that is to come, where God’s reign is supreme.

No government will ever be able to say, ‘Every tear has been wiped away.’ No government will ever be able to say, ‘The blind have received sight and the deaf have received hearing and the lame now walk.’…That power is God’s alone.”

—Albert Mohler, “After the Election”

Bicara Siswa

There is a television programme called "Bicara Siswa" and LWCF was asked to send in representatives to warm the seats. (sadly) Although we were allowed to voice out and give questions in the later part of the show, it being recorded was a tad a bit less interactive. Anyhow, it was done in Dewan Budaya, USM. It was also recorded for 2 nights, and I was in both nights. The topic for the first night was " Universiti Di Hari Muka" (University in the future) and the

(moi)

(before going for the recoding. Thought is as a formal event)

(don't know why I looked serious..lol..)

second night was "AUKU- Apakah kelemahannya"(What is the weakness of the University and University College Act) Although I did not get the pics in the hall, what i did get was some pics of me and the rest of the gang.lol...

A Kitten's Tale

Once upon a time, in the northern region of Malaysia, in the beautiful tropics of Penang. In the castle of U heights, there was a kitten. One so harshly treated by the world and it's savagery. The kitten was left alone to fend for itself. And it wandered in search of food and lodging.

Lo and behold, a fair maiden was on her journey to meet with her companions. She waited for the magical staircase to her friends abode. Upon her waiting. the kitten looped around the maiden's feet, feeling the warmth. It was reminded of it's mother's womb. And then, sadly, the maiden left.


However, after a while, the maiden returned with her friends for a walk outside of the castle. And after a few moments, the maiden decided, if the kitten were to be seen again, it must be fed and loved. And the true enough, the kitten was to be seen, as if it had understood the maiden's thought. The maiden's friend, a gentlemen, took it upon himself, to carry the kitten to his home. And the kitten enjoyed some fresh water and biscuits to nibble on. The strong wind made it shudder and it hid behind the warmth of the carpet.

The maiden returned to play with the kitten and bringing it food (tuna).
Sadly, after it's meal, it was time for the kitten to go. The homeowner would have no pets in his home. Dejectedly, the gentlemen took the kitten to a foreign place, and left it there.


Unknowingly, the kitten did return, with another occupant of the humble home, it dashed into the home and attempted to reach the balcony. Until it was stopped by the gentlemen, with the owner gasping at the sight of it.

Finally, bidding farewell to the kitten, the gentlemen left it further still, and the kitten was seen no more.

Lil' Juliet, this is a blog post to you

A Hat's Off to a Lecturer

There comes a time in your life where you meet influential peoples. These are peoples who inspire you,

who look at you in the eye, and say "You can do it!"


I had the privilege to meet many people like these, and one of them was our lecturer, Dr. Zin.

He taught us Communication Theory and Research 2 this semester and we were thrilled by his enthusiasm.


He is a splendid lecturer and all I can say is this " Thanks Dr. Zin, All the best to you. I raise my hat to you!"


I hope that wherever he is, he would be able to touch lives, just like how he has with ours.

Of First Importance

“Ready for some good news? . . .

“Jesus Christ is stronger!”

Jesus Christ is stronger!

Stronger than my fears about the future or my shame over a past that cannot be altered though I wish so much I could do some things differently.

Stronger than my tired prayers with well-worn phrases and weary pleas.

Stronger than my need to know now, and have the trial terminated.

Stronger than the enemy of my soul who would discourage me with my own failings and disillusion me with the faults of others.

Such a simple truth—Jesus Christ is Stronger. ‘Stronger than what,’ you ask? Stronger than whatever would cause you doubt or discouragement today.”

--James McDonald "Jesus Christ is Stronger"

(HT: Tim Challies)

Blogger's note: Truly Christ is stronger. In times of trials and tempations, the victory we have in Christ should be a constant reminder to us. And we should not be complacent in our actions towards it, we should claim that victory and move on with Life, be it running away from temptation or taking a courageous step.