Various :D

Time to update myself a bit! :D

1. PhD - after discussion with Prof. Duncan, realistically, i have another 2 years or less to go (Sep 2009, instead of 2008). If everything goes well, my graduation will be in May 2010. Right now, I need to get my upper human airway model done by end of the year. Then continue with various experimentation for about 9 months to 12 months, follow by 6 months of writing up. Then all sort of corrections on the thesis. Finally a viva! Although 2 years seems still quite a long way to go, but time flies! Pray for me! I want to finish quickly!
   
   
2. Hope IF Imperial College - Jacey, Anita and I started the CG in our college. Last Thursday (18 Oct), I was a bit discourage with the confirmation of people attending the care group, until a point, i told Jacey, "Today might not have alot of people, maybe 8. It's like every week reduce 2 person". Yes, very discouraging! A contact rang, said he's waiting outside, so i went out, and totaly surprise, he brought another 3 friends! In the end, we had 11 people joining the care group. I repented for not trusting in God. Nevertheless, students in IC are intelligent. The discussion has to be really a 'mind-blowing' type! I learnt a lot though.
   
   
3. Hope IF Hatfield - it has been just a month we did our outreach, and now we organize ourselves in 3 care groups! Amazing! Last friday, 37 attended with many visitors bringing new friends. All of them are excited for this Friday because we are organizing cooking competition between the CGs. Pray for us to have wisdom to bring Jesus into their life!
   
   
4. Mission Trip to Bristol - One sister from Hope PJ is now studying in University West England (UWE) for her final year. So i brought Herman and Jessie along for this mission trip, to understand the situation and challenge the people there to start a group. We woke up at 5.30am to catch a early bus .... once on the bus, we totally knocked off, cause we were exhausted from CG the previous night! It was good to be there, challenging people to serve God! Eventually, Michelle and Sohan take a bold step, make a courageous decision to start a CG! :D Pray for them as well, to perserve and grow!
   
   
5. Myself
   I've been cycling to college whenever possible, except Thursday when we have care group in IC, cause i need to carry the guitar. Since i'm more familiar to the route, i've cut short the journey time to 40 minutes (time start when i leave the house and end when i sit down in office). I've cycled in the rain twice as well! Body are getting fitter and healthier ... whether i've slimmed down or not, i'm not so sure :D
   
   Finance, since i've started cycling and all the 'lobang' that i've got ... i hope to save more money, so that I can embark on a backpacking Europe trip after my PhD. Still praying for Yayasan S'wak to increase my living allowance, like all other JPA scholars .... very jealous!
   
   As for girlfriend, currently no time, no money to have one! See how it goes lar! God will provide!

I realise i did not call home for more than a week .... will try tomorrow night! Tonight (Tues)doubt i can cause i'm going to watch Stardust ... a break from my hectic schedule!

Oh Jesus!

This is very cool (and funny too)! This tune is my era one! :D

Very fun and 'spiritual' week :D

It has been a very 'spiritual' week for me. I've been so busy for the past week! Attended 3 meetings, 2 CGs, 1 church anniversary, 1 band practice and 3 Sunday services! :D Oh yea... and also spent 1 Friday afternoon shopping for new pairs of jeans and tracksuits.

First, Hope Church London 9th anniversary on Saturday. It's a fancy dress theme, so in order to save cost, we came out with the idea of pirate! And that evening, we won't the best coordinate group in the fancy dress theme! And my make-up as pirate might be a bit too much, but it did cause a lot of attaction when i came in! It was a fun night. Also very glad for Hope IF Hatfield, for the effort in inviting so many visitors to come, as well as getting them dressed up in unison! :D


The next day, although only slept for 4 hous (came home around 2.30am ... coz sent the Hatfield group back to Hatfield n went bck hotel again to pick up the equipment), the Hatfield core team went up to Hatfield again to attend a church service, run by our friend, Keith Mason. It was not bad, lots of singing and a message. Got to know some friends. Later, we went bck to London, to join the 2.30pm service at Hillsong.

Surprise! When the service started, Darlene was on stage worship leading! Then it was Ps. Joseph Prince (from New Creation church, S'pore) who preached. At the end of service, Ps. Gary (senior pastor of Hillsong London) announced that the Houston family (Ps. Brian Houston, senior pastor and founder of Hillsong, and Joel Houston, worship leader of Hillsong United) will be ministering at the 3rd service! Although physically tired, Esther, Herman, Pom, Jessie and I agreed that we'll join the 3rd service as well (since very rarely we were off on Sunday). I was blessed with their messages. For quite a while, I have not listened to some really inspiring preachings, and i've got 2 on Sunday! Thank God! :D

Well .. this week, really need to work hard! 3 more months to complete my simulation model! Am going okie .. but can be better! PRAY FOR ME PLEASE! :D

'Lobang' King of London

'eldos.com' best in Kuching and JB, now also in London!

Over the years, i've known for knowing all sorts of 'lobang' (holes) in getting good and cheap deals/food/places! Deals range from mobile contract (12 months free line rental on 12 months contract: yes, 100% free with free phone), transport options (i.e. £2.50 return ticket to Scotland) .... some people even just call me to ask for route direction (living A-Z map or tube/bus map). I also engage in 'mystery shopping' assignment, where I get to eat free meal (cheap subway, average pub food to expansive Slug and Lettuce) as well as watch free movie: all I require to do is to observe their service and complete an online report.

I'm so 'passionate' about finding these deals because it's so expansive living in UK! In order to save money and live comfortably. I enjoy myself more in UK actually ... with all these 'lobangs'. I'll continue to search whenever i can .... next 'project' is to find cheap alternative for a week long Christmas break for the student groups (about 15-20 ppl i reckon).

So anything u wanna know ....... email/msn/text/call me! :D

Oh yea, last but not least! International call!! Recently, i've been introduced to his http://www.noodle.co.uk/ ... you get paid to call international call (by using the free minute you have in your mobile contract)! Amazing offer! Just need to register with them thru text, and every minute u call, you'll be paid 2p. Although the money can only be claimed 2 months after you register, it's worth it. Best thing is, there is this referral system, if you register under one person, the person will also get 1p every minute you call! :D

• Text 'noodle eldos' to 81025 (this text might cost a bit, but with the money you earn, it's worth it)
• You'll then receive 2 texts back. One of them contain the number you'll need to dial to call the free international call. Save that number in your address book.
• To check your balance, log on to http://www.noodle.co.uk/ with that number, as well as the pin (which can be found on the same text).
• You can also start referring this service to other, by setting up a referral keyword!

Simple as that! Please .. register!! Text 'noodle eldos' to 81025!!! (only valid for Orange UK for now i think, cause O2, T-Mobile and 3 don't provide this number for free).

Cycle in the rain ...

Today I made a 'bold' decision! Since i've got my bicycle, as well as the rain coat, i have not cycled in the rain before! I finally did it today :D It was really okie to cycle in the rain, if it's not too heavy! I wrapped myself up to be so 'water-proof' that I got wet because i sweat!

Yes, i sweat alot. But how come i dun seem to lose too much weight? Maybe eat too much Haribo and chocolate still :D

Nevertheless, my bicycle is given a complimentary check-up within 3 months of purchase. I'm going to get it done next week. At the same time, get myself some more accessories, i.e: led lights (since now it get dark early) as well as a helmet (think it's safer to wear one).

if I continue to cycle to college (average of 45 mins journey) 3-4 days a week ... i think i can save a lot of money ... which I can use the money i save to eat! Opppsss ....

The Bridge

I've used "the bridge" illustration before, to communicate how God's sacrifice His Son to die for us. I am so touched and cried after watching this short clips.

For those who are Christian, continue to share His love to people!
For those who are far away or running away from God, please come back!
For those who have not yet known Jesus, come and talk to us!