thoughts

I have so many things to do on my check-list before time runs out. And time is always running out.

First, I have to write my letter of intent in order for my application for grad schools.

Second, I have to plan out my schedule for the next six months so that I can apply for volunteering in Africa.

Third, to look up part-time job in order to save up for school & volunteering - if I get accepted.

Fourth, work out my savings plan, and to become a better steward of my money.

Fifth, to set time aside for hobbies I'm picking up - e.g. learning Arabic, Russian, Hindi, improving my Japanese & Korean, and maybe learn some kickboxing.

Sixth, to learn how to cook - well.

Seventh ....

The list could go on.

But what preoccupies my mind now is this - how to make a better sense of the world we live in.

Why do we work the way we do - probably to maintain or to improve a pleasant lifestyle - and just how in the world can we be content and live shamelessly with this simple goal of satisfying our immediate needs, materialistic desires, career goals, family plans - while most of the world's population is warped up in violence and hunger, disease-stricken and who knows what other hell people are forced to go through everyday.

To say these things is like a slap on the face. For too long I chose to live in the sluggish ignorance of all these things. Who cares if I can buy a brand-name t-shirt that costs $30 when a mosquito net can be bought for $10 can save an african child from falling into the deadly claw of Malaria? Who gives a damn when a brand name bag you just purchased can probably feed a war-stricken orphan for a few weeks, or even months?

I'm not too sure where I'm going with this. But what I'm convicted of is that I wish for change - change in myself, and if possible, then use what I have to improve the humanitarian crisis of the impoverished world we live in.

And yeah, there are poorer and more unfortunate souls in other countries struggling to live through one day, even as we are fearing for our own economic downfall.

Sometimes reality bites, but better to feel the pain and search for remedies than to let the wound to sit around and rot.

Just thoughts...

Now to number 1 on my checklist.

July 25, 2009 ... Congrats Lissette & William!

Bridesmaid pix!!! :D

Encountering Mr. Fong!

Khalil's autograph session in Parker Place, Richmond BC.

.... And I was next in line!

I so didn't waste my minute & a half  :)

YAY!

(best couple picture ever, hehehe.)

Khalil concert 2009 TONIGHT @ 8pm!!!!!!!!

'The Hidden Track'

Orange moon

There we sat among the thousand
fools just like us
But not so in love like us

There we spoke of all our feelings
And dreams were born like that
And we hope for love like that

Now your dreams have changed, we're far apart
I don't know when or where to start
leading you from my mind

I want to stand with you again
I hope to find you here again
in the eternal sunshine

I'll search for the orange moon
that lit up our love on the ocean
while i held your hand

Now watch all the waves from the stones
where we gazed to the golden sun

If i see the horizon
glow just the same as it did when we stood on the hill
I'll make the arrangements, just wait on that corner for me
If you drop me a line I'll be sure to make these arrangements

Lay your head upon my shoulder
I'll sing a tune or three
Sweet melodies for thee

Softly speak to say what i meant
Why do you leave
My heart is at your sleeve

Well I'd like to share three words again
practise these words with you again
if you think is possible
and maybe i can pull you close
whisper in your ear again that i want you in my life forever

I'll search for the orange moon
that lit up our love on the ocean
while i held your hand

Now watch all the waves from the stones
where we gazed to the golden sun

If i see the horizon
glow just the same as it did when we stood on the hill
I'll make the arrangements, just wait on that corner for me

You're like summer rain that cools me, it sooths me
You are the person that I pray for every day

Maybe we'll sit on those stairs once again
Maybe we won't turn down have to pretend
You will be here in my imaginings, they’re imaginings
I'll search for the orange moon
that lit up our love on the ocean
while i held your hand

Now watch all the waves from the stones
where we gazed to the golden sun

If i see the horizon
glow just the same as it did when we stood on the hill
I'll make the arrangements, just wait on that corner for me
If you drop me a line I'll be sure to make these arrangements
If you drop me a line I'll be sure to make these arrangements

Let's sing along....

I'm just amazed at all the musical magic Mr. Khalil has to share....
LIVE IN VANCOUVER... 2009?

Happy New Year!!

Lead Me to the Cross - Hillsong United (All of the Above)

Savior I come
Quiet my soul remember
Redemptions hill
Where Your blood was spilled
For my ransom
Everything I once held dear
I count it all as lost

Lead me to the cross
Where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees
Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself
I belong to You
Lead me, lead me to the cross

You were as I
Tempted and trialed
You are
Te word became flesh
Bore my sin and death
Now you're risen

To your heart
To your heart
Lead me to your heart
Lead me to your heart

For the past two months....

It's been a while since I've updated my blog, due to... 

1) Laziness

2) Too much pictures/stories to post

3) Facebook... that's where most of my updates have been so far. But I have to admit that I'm starting to feel a bit iffy about Facebook... for reasons I'll list in another post. 

And Blogspot isn't very stable either at the moment, apparently, since all the pictures I posted are just out of order; I wonder if it's because I've been ignoring it for so long... 

Well! Here they are - in random order - my life here in Vancouver for the past few months.

 

Og's birthday party... with TWO bday cakes. Lucky boy... well, you only get to turn 20 once. =)

Jo, don't look so down. We'll get you 3 for yours!

Walks in DEER LAKE is one of the most enjoyable things in Burnaby.

New girlfriends!! There's nothing like girl chats.... about... well, boys. and other girly things you can possibly think of.

New church, and new group of friends... One of them is from South Africa, and a chef at one of the restaurants in Grouse Mountain. This is FONDUE NIGHT at his place. yumyumyum.

Work..... is pleasant, and a bit boring at times. But look! we decorated our work station! We have the prettiest Christmas decorations in the entire office. Go Dental Department!

Daddy and Wei feeding Yue cake. A rare gesture of generosity.... =)

And... well, isn't this picture self-explanatory?

The ABUNDANT LOVE in the LEE FAMILY!

I wish I could go on but.... 

I need some beauty sleep! =)