The old won't go until the new comes

In Loving Memory... =p
(2003 - 2009)
YAMAHA F-330

I remember calling this my 二老公...hahah! Ever since I started playing on this acoustic guitar, the 大老公 (classical guitar) was greatly neglected (and still is!)

Nonetheless....
Welcome to the family!

Unfortunately, I can no longer use the Yamaha. It still looks healthy but there's actually a very ugly crack at the back of its neck. The crack is getting worse and has been causing much problems to the guitar. The tuning screws are loose too, so everytime I strum a chord, the tuning goes off pretty quickly.

But as the saying goes... New is good, but old is best!

A picture speaks a thousand words

Super retro sweet! Journeyed to the school's provision shop in hope to find a bar of chocolate as a motivation to study, but I found something better. And it was the last box!

But nothing beats this. Thank you :-)

Becoming 21

I finally turned 21 yesterday, and it has been a great birthday this year. Many things to be thankful for, and though my words won't be able to fully express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation, I'll just write it here anyway.

Firstly, thank God for His grace, love and mercies. 21 years of good health, protection, and joy is indeed by God's grace, and I'm thankful for the undeserving gift of salvation, so rich yet free. Thank God for my loving family and friends.

Secondly, my Daddy and Mommy. Thank you for your patience and unconditional love. Though I've been the hot-tempered and impatient brat, you have never failed to love and teach me. Thank you for provisions and forgoing the countless debts i owe. Thanks for making my 21st birthday a memorable one. I love you both!

Thirdly, my two princess, Stella and Samantha.
Thanks jie for being my playmate since young, for always standing up for me, and even sharing with me your clothes/bags/make-up/whatever. Although we've had many petty quarrels, I'm very thankful for your understanding and patience towards me. Thank you so much for planning the whole birthday surprise, together with Liangcai. Thanks for your lovely post on your blog too!

Sam, thanks for putting up with my nonsense. I know I haven't been the nicest er jie around, and I've always been scolding you. Thanks for being so forgiving. Thanks also for your really nice pencil case. I can fit all my stuff inside now.

Fourthly, Campus Ministry.

Thank you all for the surprise celebration! I really appreciate all of you taking the time to come down for the BBQ. Thank you for allowing me to settle down in the church. May we all continue to grow in Christ!

Fifthly, all my friends and relatives for your greetings and well-wishes!

Last but definitely not the least, Mr. Forgetful (you know who you are lah).

Thank God for you, and thank you for being so understanding and loving. Thanks for everything that you have done so far. I really appreciate them. There's still a long way ahead of us for communication and mutual understanding, and I pray that God will continue to lead us in the right path together :)

Numbers 6: 24-26

"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."

礼物

礼物

有一件礼物，你收到没有，
眼睛看不到，你心会知道，
这一件礼物，心门外等候，
是为了你准备，别人不能收。

生命有限，时光也会走，
如果你不珍惜，机会难留，
礼物虽然好，如果你不要，
你怎么能够得到，怎么能得到？

亲爱的朋友，你是否想到，
马槽的婴孩是为你而来，
亲爱的朋友，你是否了解，
最好的朋友是人子主耶稣。

生命有限，时光也会走，
如果你不珍惜，机会难留，
礼物虽然好，如果你不要，
你怎么能够得到，怎么能得到？

Infinite Oz - Philip Straub

Till we meet again

A mistake made is simply as it is, and nothing can right the wrong.

Maybe redemption is really just like an asymptotic curve - always moving, but never really achieving. One can do a hundred things to please people just to make himself feel better, but it doesn't eradicate the fact that he has made the mistake. I guess studying literature isn't really a waste of time afterall. At least it gets me thinking about things and linking it to reality. No wonder they call it the humanities.

I don't need people to remind me what I already know. As the saying goes, "tell me something I don't know".

I'm tired of being the one who appeases and gives in.

A hiatus, this blog shall go into,
Til' words be worthy again.


Ciao.