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2008 - Family trip of the year - Penang 2 (Part 1)

Alright, father got a phone call to Penang to attend a personal meet-ups together along with mom. And so, PENANG 2 (REVISITED!!!) is up for plans...

We've booked a 5 bedded room at the YMCA Penang, Jalan Macalister, Penang. It came to our surprised that the room was really comfy with all the basic needs. Come on, our ultimate goal is to WHACK the whole Penang... YEAH!!!

We pushed off by 7am Saturday from Kuala Lumpur (KL) to Ipoh at about 2.5 hours drive and we were looking for the famous "Beef Noodle" restaurant, sadly to say, we were late... and it's only 9.30am and they say finished . COME ON!!! (actually the Q long la... lazy to wait)

So, brother has another suggestion which was pre-recommended by his friend, and we head off to...

1) Kedai Kopi Kong Heng

and we had...

a) Popiah & Lobak - The PoPiah was awesome however the Lobak to me was only so-so

b) Kai See Hor Fun - So, the Ipoh Kuey Teow with shredded chicken delicacy... This is really not bad and it's really worth the try. Although it may seems oily in the beginning, but when you do your very first slurrpppp... WAHHHHH.... heaven.

c) Ipoh White Coffee - We KL-ians are very used to instant stuff and by saying that we too have also drank from the ready packed commercialised white coffee ... So now, we're in Ipoh, and oh boy you've got to try this, because by the end of your drink, you'll realised that there are no coffee bids at the bottom. Amazingly smooth!!!
to be continued...

2008 - Family trip of the year - Penang 2 (Part 2)

After our breakfast, we looked really satisfied and head on to Penang!!!

As we were arriving Penang, we were looking for our accomodation before we head off to more food. For more info on the YMCA accomodation, kindly browse through

http://www.ymcapg.com/index.php?Cat=hostel

Off to our tea-break at Penang Road

1) Penang Road Cendol

Dinner at Pulau Tikus

2) Assam Laksa

3) Kueh Kak (Fried Carrot Cake)

4) Ooh Jien (Fried Oyster)

5) Char Kuay Teow (Fry Kuay Teow)

6) Hokkien Mee (Prawn Noodles)

7) Chu Cheong Fun

8) Satay

We headed back and sleep like a pig...is that THE END??? No..... Part 3 coming on....

2008 - Family trip of the year - Penang 2 (Part 3)

The next morning we had the best Hokkien Mee ever at this place call

Kedai Kopo Swee Kong - Jalan Moulmein (ai yah.. Pulau Tikus Police Station can liao)
1) Hokkien Mee (Prawn Mee - Thick Gravy ohh)

3) Siew Yok (Roast Pork)

2) Kuih Apong (What amazed me was the Indian guy who speaks fluent Hokkien)

Album that I'm listening to right now...

Ricardo Sanchez - Moving Foward (2007)

Well, after Hillsong 2008, this album really rocks!!!... Highly highly recommended. At least the first 4 songs makes you wanna dance... I'm serious!!!

Here are the tracks:

1. Great God

2. Say So

3. Awesome God

4. Moving Forward

5. Is To Come

6. I Call Your Name

7. I Sing Praises To Your Name

8. My Nation Healed

9. Celebrate

10. We Wait Upon You
11. Prayer with Jentezen Franklin

When I Say I am a Christian

A cousin of mine, Jonathan forward this poem to me... it's really humbling & meaningful.

When I Say I am a Christian Poem - by Carol S. Wimmer

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I am saved"I'm whispering "I was lost"
That is why I chose this way.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need someone to be my guide.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And pray for strength to carry on.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are all too visible,
But God believes I'm worth it.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches
Which is why I speak His name.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority.
I only know I'm loved.

Updating resumé

One morning, I was discussing with my friend whether I should be updating my resumé manually or unto those internet jobs sites. I do have a goal by learning as much as I can in this department. Once I'm done with my knowledge and skills, I thought of leaving and gain some other working environment, lifestyle and experience.

I have an Aunt from my cell that introduces me to LinkedIn. I hope to gather more on the job information & descriptions that I’m currently on-the-job and learning something new to further enhanced my resumé.

Rent - 1996 Original Broadway Cast

The truth, I was actually listening to this album with no knowledge of what the album is gonna convey. I wasn't as updated as I am (as usual), however, when I knew about the existence of this album is only when Hollywood has agreed to film it on screen. By then it was back 2003 only.

Yaya... 1996 - 2003 it's equivalent to 7 years. Actually, I've not been missing anything at all. The songs whom Jonathan Larson wrote and composed begs out a message to those who has come to the edge of their lives and thinking of ending it. This is the album for you to regain your esteem, dignity and confidence level with LOVE around you. This album is teaching us how to love one another like how Jesus loves us. No matter what our backgrounds are, Jesus will never stop loving us. So, we are taught to love each other with no judgements towards each other.

This musical has it's uniqueness unlike the rest e.g. Sondheim, Webber or Schwartz that we have been listening and enjoying... It's lyrics spells out a struggling soul that yearns for love, care and attention which needed to be attended to.

For those who has not listen to it... give it a try. No harm at all, very conversational message for you to absorb. Listen to RENT with a compassion mindset, trust me, you'll be drawn into it in no time.

Book Review: Empress Orchid

Genre: History
Author: Anchee Min



It started off during her teenage years when they are carrying her father's coffin to where he is suppose to be buried, Beijing. Came from a hardcore life and always fantasized on how luxurious the life is in the "Forbidden City". She struggles her way into the Palace through seasons of "Beauty Pageant" contest by getting favour from NOT only the Emperor Xien Feng but also the Grand Empress.

Lifestyles has been changed (was it for the better?), friends are made (can they be trusted?), enemies that can't be felt in within our usual 5 senses. Became the Emperor's favourite and bear him a son which elevates her status as a Concubine.

What became of her during the war and after the war? Did she changed to revive China for the better or did those Fortune Tellers did really predict that the whole China Dynasty will be destroyed by a woman's hand? Who is she really?

She's none other than the Great Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu Hsi in some version).

Nothing related: Alright, I have to admit that I do not know all about her stories until the day I went for the China Beijing tour back in Dec '05. Her life is like the greatest story ever told during the Qing Dynasty. If this gonna be a movie in Hollywood (with the right actors and crews behind), do you think this is gonna be bigger than "Titanic"? Fingers Cross guys.... Haha


Reading the sequel which is called: "The Last Empress"...reading

Alone in the office again...

My buddy is off to her hometown for 2 days and I have to cover 2 persons job at the same time same day today. Well, I am blessed enough that the volume today is low, which I am able to manage.

Well, in many circumstances, I would say it was a blessing to join a department which I'm able to learn lots... instead of getting stuck in a rat race which I never like.

Someone once told me that it was "rezeki" to move out from a horrid place to the another for the better, however, after 2 months, that same person wants to get out in no time. In the end, it doesn't seem like "rezeki" to me after all. Appreciative? Nope, not at all. Well, it is still that person's free will.

(By the way, Rezeki = Luck, Fortune Bringing) <-- which I don't believe in such thing. I suppose I would like to quote this verse today:- Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29

Album that I'm listening to right now...

Hillsong - This is our God (2008)


Hillsong album for the year 2008. I've been listening to it for numerous times now in within these 3 weeks and it does really grow in me... Beautiful album... give it a try and let me know...

Here are the tracks:-

1. "Your Name High"
2. "Run"
3. "Desert Song"
4. "This Is Our God"
5. "He Is Lord"
6. "High and Lifted Up"
7. "Stronger"
8. "Healer"
9. "You Are Here (The Same Power)"
10. "You Deserve"
11. "Across the Earth"
12. "Where We Belong"
13. "Sing to the Lord"
14. "You'll Come"
15. "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
16. "With Everything"

http://rapidshare.com/files/135434122/Hillsong_-_2008_-_This_Is_Our_God.rar

To Worship You by CCC (Charis Christian Centre)

The church that I'm attending is called Charis Christian Centre in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. Well, it is a church that I grew up with ever since I was 10. Now that I'm helping out with the power point, I would say that this church has it's talents that should be well complimented. There is this song written by ONE of them and it's really really good....

Here goes:-


To Worship You
Verse 1:
Father we come to you
Bow our knees and worship you
Singin' praise with thankfulness
For the things you've done for us

Verse 2:
As we come in your name
Let your spirit fill us
Cleansing us with your blood
Change our hearts and make it new

Chorus:
That we may worship you
with a humble heart
That we may worship you
and be close to you
That we may sing your praise
in so many ways

This our hearts desire
to be near you
and worship you.

My Life in the new department

Well, this is the continuation of my previous blog where I was being accepted to join the new department last September. Needless to say, I was really thrilled with the decision that I've made. I just can't tell you how enthusiastic I was back then... I want to thank the Lord all the favours that He hast given me.

It came a time when I've realised that I'm taking over someone else's place to relieve on the workload that I'm supposed to deal with while I was in it. There was an immense pressure that creeps into me without my knowlegde. My guess would be, I wanted to be on par with my buddy whom I was working with so that we could work together as a team instead of relying on her which gave her unintentional and unnecessary burden.

Although, I have to admit that I do have a very particular Team Mgr. which molds me and trains me well. Although he's action tells you otherwise, but he's really a good boss to me. I am what I am today it's really all because of him and Him (who brought me through seasons of difficulty and teaches me patience). In addition, he does appreciates what we've done for him as a team and he has broadcasted it through-out the whole department of 120 employees and gave us a real good treat at the Secret Recipe restaurant together with the whole team. All he ever wanted was to give us a sense of recognition. Sadly to say, he has left us for the better. We've lost another great soldier.

In spite of all that has happened, I want to thank God for what He has given me that is the Opportunity that hasts been provided, His favours, His abundance Mercies & everlasting Grace. I'm really overwhelmed when I realised that I have to take over a team and now I have to carry that burden as a Team Mgr.

Pray for me as I need loads of prayers.

Tong Yu & Mei Seng's Wedding

Although it is a wedding time for the 2 love birds (which is Hoh Tong Yu & Mei Seng) moreover, t was also another Lim's family gathering for the year 2008. It was magnificent whereby most of us turn up for the wedding and everyone had great time by getting together to catch up... The Lim's has it's tradition back in Tokai, Kedah... long long story... the good, the bad and the ugly. But all that has been put aside with the respect of the 2 couples. Thank God!!!

Chinese New Year 2008

In the new year of 2008, the Lord has brought us through ups and downs ever since the end of the year 2006. I must say, the Lord Jesus Christ is really true in our lives as He hasts given us peace, patience, love and infinite grace and mercy to upon our family. From there on, our faith has never been deteriorate.

Alas, we are looking for our Chinese New Year celebration at home. Although I have to work on the eve as I'm one of the few locals in the department. The Lord bless us abundantly by His provision. Let's take a look and see.... Wahh..... nice lehh

Our yearly 1.6 gathering

Ever since our very first year in the Uni, we all had bad impression among ourselves. And so, we had our first gathering in Genting Highland at the end of our 1st Semester and the rest is history. Many of them aren't in Malaysia anymore but still we will make an attempt to meet up every year... AT LEAST....

Now that Choo Gim is back from Australia to celebrate Chinese New Year with her family, and so we took the opportunity to meet up with everyone and had a gathering at Subang Jaya's steamboat. It was a time of fun and laughter through-out the session..... no doubts about how close we are ever since our very first gathering back in 2005 at the Kelana Jaya Steamboat dinner session...

Gluttony during Christmas

We had turkey (which is supposed to consume during Thanksgiving), beef, lamb, baked potatoes, mushroom soup & self-made Mojito!!! I guess the pictures speak for themselves.

My birthday...

So many years passes by, and this is the birthday that I've enjoyed most. No cakes, no singing & no big hoo-haa about it.

In the morning, while I was working, I got scolded by my Team Leader for not doing things correctly. However, my phone did not stop as many are wishing me birthday wishes. (Mind you, I did not bragg about my birthday to everyone.) So, my little observant buddy came to realisation that it was my birthday indeed. So, in the afternoon, my team leader came to apologise and scolded me AGAIN for not taking leave... I was like... WHAT?! Hahahahah... it was a joke after all...

I had great dinner celebreation at "Venezia" (Italian Cuisine) located at Taman Segar, Cheras. [shop houses behind Leisure Mall]. Oooo... I like the ambience in there, it's cozy and comfy all at the same time. Food is a little pricy but it's GOOOOD....

So we had a family potrait in the restaurant itself... Kakakaka

An outing trip with Kid's Kingdom

Well, after serving years in Kids' Kingdom, this is the first outing for the kids for the year 2007. My parents are back from China after my dad's kidney's transplant, I guess it's time to give it back to the Lord.

In this event, we are off to Aquaria, KLCC. Honestly speaking, I've not been there myself. I was assigned to 4 little rascals which is in my class and here they are:

My thoughts:

I've never realised that how much attention these kids needed. Although it was clear that this ministry was giving tuition to the needy whom some of them are not attending classes in school whereby their parents think that they have far greater responsibilities to take care of their siblings than going to school. How blessed are we? Let's not talk about Bachelors certificates, these kids don't even know what's ahead of them at all.

I used the word 'rascal' is because they gave me challenging times during the trip and one thing that I've observed is that they like your presence to be there when they see something new. Somehow, they tend to ask intelligent questions which I, myself couldn't answer. In the end, I had a wonderful time with them.

Last but not least, I sang the song "Kenangan Terindah" by Samson (Indonesian group) together with them while we were heading back home and until everyone sounds asleep.

Yay! Finally I'm leaving the old for the new...

I landed my first job in a Telesales Department when I first joined a reputable Financial Institution. The experiences that I have gained in sales & services are really tremendously vast. To my knowledge, I thought I would be selling credit cards only but when it came to the year of 2006, we are diversidie products such as Credit Cards, Balance Transfers, Personal Loans etc... and our individual Scorecards/KPI targets are chasing the height of Mount Everest every month. (and if I'm really buying multiple shares/options, I really do wish that it fluctuates this way).

What I like about this institution is that I'm able to move around departments if I'm there for at least 2 years. When 2007 came, I've been trying really hard to submit all the "advertised" entries in our intranet. Trust me, a Telesales agents is never as salable as any employees in the eyes of the other respective departments, which I really have to humble myself to learn from the hard way up.

Finally, by the Grace of God during prayer and fasting, I have submitted an entry without getting my self prepared for the interview and what really shocks me during the session was when they were asking "How soon can your boss release you?" I was in awe. And I didn't even think I would be impressed with myself with the way I'm performing in the room.

Now, at the back of my mind, they sounded really desparate and I'm really worried that the new place I'm heading for... is it for the better? Let's wait and see... :o)