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written at Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Just came back from watching Transformers. I'll just give a quick review of how I thought of the whole thing. The CGI was wowzers, the effects, the action, the explosions were absolutely nice to look at although a bit messy at times, I couldn't tell which robot is fighting which. Come on Michael Bay, if you want to blow up stuff and trash robots around on the battlefield you got to do it tastefully...

It's such an expensive movie to make, you could see millions burning away on the screen every second the robots are up there. They probably spent millions and millions more on getting the U.S army to take part. The whole movie is another big advertisement for showing off their muscle, I have to say what they have is pretty impressive.

So...SAF...Something to learn from them when it comes to effective advertising eh? :/

The overall story was horrendous, the humour was not really that funny, the dialogue was cheesy. Megan Fox was really good looking as usual (although she looks better in movies than in real life, must be the make up), Isabel Lucas kicked Megan Fox into the bin in my opinion, man she was smokin, she could smoke a salmon (Sorry I'm craving for a good smoked salmon now).

The whole movie was average, I think the first one was better. You have to watch the movie to sort of get what I mean. But like any other typical popcorn munchin American summer blockbuster, this movie does not serve to get you thinking, it's intention (ultimately reflecting the intention of the hollywood studios) is to make it as understandable to as many people as possible, even the little toddles who would by the toys from the store. Why this intention? Money duh...

It isn't Shawshank Redemption or Titanic, if you are expecting this movie to be along those lines, then this isn't where you should be looking.

An interesting fact as well, the top of the Pyramids was shot for the first time in film history. Must be quite a hard decision to make for the Egyptian government to give you unprecedented filming access to their ancient monuments – and let you throw giant movie monsters at their Pyramids.

written at Monday, June 29, 2009

It was a very productive day today, I am glad for that. We went out to the little harbour to service the boat, removed the propeller to get it re-pitched. Dad would be explaining all the physics and marine jargon which I still do not quite understand.

As we disassembled the parts of the propeller we could see how much marine life has been thriving on the boat's surface, after all the boat has been in the water for over a year till now. We can find anything from sponge corals to mussels, even little ones in the tiny cracks and spaces underneath the boat. It needs a good jet spraying.

Got home and watched "The Queen", superb acting by Helen Mirren. Gave me a greater appreciation and interest in the British Monarchy, however not in the historical sense...I'm a bit curious as to what the Queen eats for breakfast lunch and dinner, must be the best cuisine ever...And pet corgis are really really adorable! Picture of the corgi dog below.



written at Sunday, June 28, 2009

University is starting in less than a month, started reading a few of the textbooks (which are frighteningly expensive even though they're second hand, I don't know why university textbooks are so expensive goodness me). Anyway it's pretty interesting reading about all these business issues and concepts, finally something practical after a decade of studying something mostly theoretical and hardly relevant unless you're an engineer or chemist...

The commercial law book almost killed me the other night, almost gave up on reading it. The microeconomics book was fun to read so I stuck to that, haven't really touched the other two yet. Hopefully within the next few months I can finally understand what on earth they are talking about in the newspaper business section. Business jargon is always hard to understand.

Anyway, I need to beat myself into discipline and punish my body if it tends to be lazy. Now is not the time to be fooling around, sleeping late and waking up late, I better brush up my priorities and my time.

It starts getting dark during the winter at around 4:30pm, if I for example, wake up and some unearthly hour like 1pm just in time for lunch I basically only have around 3 hours to spend my time doing things. And in that sense overall if you look at it from the big picture, I don't think I am using up the day productively and as well as I should. Laziness get's the better of me, but I think it's time to slap myself out of it.

This verse if proverbs talk about laziness. How fitting, heh...

In Wesley's notes it said, "Shake off sloth and betake thyself to thy employment with diligence and vigour." Hahaha, true that...

Proverbs 20:13
"Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food."

written at Friday, June 26, 2009

Imagine this, you are walking along in a Hawker Centre and you happen to see a stall selling Soya Milk and Chin Chow. Thirsty because it's a hot day, you appraoch the stall to order a drink. You approach the stall vendor and you say, "Auntie, I would like a Michael Jackson." In case you guys reading wouldn't know, a Michael Jackson is a mix of Tow Hui (Soya Milk) and Chin Chow in equal proportions.

As you drink, you are suddenly reminded of Michael Jackson at age 50 who died suddenly of a heart attack. Being a crazy Michael Jackson fan, tears stream down your eyes and this cup of Tow Hui and Chin Chow will never taste the same again.

A lot of you guys would be so familiar with MJ's hit singles and records, from "Thriller" and "Beat It" to "Smooth Criminal". News of his sudden death has Twitter and Facebook updates overloading with his name, the news has spread even faster than the H1N1 virus. It's a sad day for music. His music has had such a tremendous influence.

I really like the painting, his signature pose, the one hand glove, exuding such confidence. However, with the stories you hear about his troubled background life, controversial media fallings and the others, you can't help but find that this painting is but a visual memory of a tragic genius.

Michael Jackson is just one amoungst the other 150,000 other people who died today. All humans will live and die, the things of this earth are only temporary. A flower of the field, the wind passes, and it's gone. Fee mentioned this on a fitting note today, "It's a crazy thought really, the "King Of Pop" stands before the "King Of Glory" today."

Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever

Fame redefined.




written at Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The lyrics to a song I was listening to reminded me of the parable of the sower. "If a simple seed gets just what it needs, then a redwood tree can grow, up to a hundred feet and endure the sleep in the snow."

Have a read of the parable from Mark 4:1-20, a summary is at the bottom.

Some seeds falls on the paths, and the birds quickly eat it. Others fall where there are rocks, and not much soil. Plants grow quickly, but soon the sun dries them. There is not enough soil, and the plants die. Some seeds begins to grow in a place where there are too many weeds. The weeds stop the growth of the plants, and the plants die.

But other seeds fall on good ground. So, the plants grow well and they yield good fruit.

I was reading through Piper's sermon from quite sometime back about this parable and he gave some very relevant points. Three ways to resist Satan's efforts to defeat the word of God as you hear it. I wish to share it with you guys, do read on!



1. Prepare the soil of your heart - Verse 20 says that good soil is the key to fruitful hearing of the word. The more you take time to humble yourself and purify your heart in prayer and tune the receiver of your mind into the wavelength of Christ, the more powerfully you will hear the word and the more deeply you will worship.

2. Listen with all your might to the word of God - Pray to God whenever there is a non-directed moment. Go hard after God. Don't coast in worship. Again and again Jesus said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Strive to have those ears and not to be among those who hearing do not hear and seeing do not see.

3. In the act of hearing welcome the word of God - Have a receptive attitude, not a resistant one. Love the word of God. Be like a miser in search of gold and silver. Snatch up the word of God as precious pearls.

Piper then ended with a wonderful illustration.

Be like rich black Minnesota (Or canterbury plains in a New Zealand context haha) farmland, deeply plowed, free of thorns, free of rocks, moist from the rains of the Spirit, and then receive the power-packed seed of the word of God. And this church will overflow with fruit -- thirtyfold, sixtyfold and a hundredfold. May the Lord destroy the work of the devil and make us a fruitful people by his word.

written at Tuesday, June 23, 2009

The most famous blog in YM has just reached 40,000 views and the 40,000th viewer just so happened to be none other than me. Muahahahaha!

I shall tell you my secret strategy, which isn't going to be so secret anymore. I woke up in the morning and went through my daily rounds of reading the news online and blogs etc. Came across Lau Ben's blog and saw that the view counter was around 40-50 views away. Seizing the opportunity, I started refreshing the page. Plus, the 4hr time difference made sure that most Singaporeans would be sleeping the time I was refreshing. Hence, there was no competition!



[ nat ] Glorified † said:
you have got NOTHING BETTER TO DO

I'm sorry but, the semester hasn't started yet. I'm just too free in New Zealand. Why not fly over and have some tea? :) Lau Ben you promised an awesome awesome mega awesome superfluous over-the-top prize for the person who hits 40,000 views! So hence, I will be looking at my mail over the next week or so for it! It better not be some unglam photo post like you did to Glenda when she won it the last time! Or I'll file a law suit against you :)


written at Monday, June 22, 2009

I was having lunch with Dad at the nearby mall, we had fast food, Burger King to be exact (On a side note, I still do not understand why the Australians call it Hungry Jack, they're living in a world of their own.) Anyhow, I noticed that the fast food outlet had a refill outlet by the side, I then looked up to the menu board and I saw them selling the empty cups at various sizes.

2 things came to my mind.

1. The refill outlet did not have any sign board whatsoever stating that you are only allowed ONE fill up and that any additional refills will set you back a few dollars. I thus assume that I am allowed unlimited refills.

2. Why would I buy the largest cup and waste an extra $1.50 if I could just buy a small cup if they allowed unlimited refills?

So an advice to all you reading this blog, if you are allowed unlimited refills at fast food outlets. Please, please buy the small cup...It's only sensible.

written at Saturday, June 20, 2009

Headed to a nearby eating place owned by a few malaysians. They served all sorts of malaysian and south indian specialties, which was quite suprising seeing that the only good asian food that we can ever find here are from the cantonese and koreans. None of the satays or laksas that Singapore and Malaysia would have usually.

So it was a pretty cold night, I ordered their Penang Laksa which looked pretty good on the photo. Looked even better when they served it. I took a little sip of the concoction and suddenly, a wave of heat surged through my body and I instantaneously warmed up, after a few rounds in my mouth, I was sweating beneath the jacket. Little did I know that there were mini nuclear bombs floating around in the laksa gravy.

I accidentely crunched on a little piece of chilli padi and my eyes couldn't stop watering, seriously this is probably one of the spiciest things I have eaten during my stay here. Even my parents who are chilli fanatics do not add such forbidden fruit into their dishes in these quantities...

Anyway it's really awesome how you can find more and more varieties of foods from various cultures in Auckland now. There's a little South African meat shop just down the road too, might try that. They sell sausages which stretch a few metres long!

But that's another story for another day.

written at Friday, June 19, 2009

Martin Luther King Jr said, "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

How true is this statement? So many circumstances and situations where I have looked for something, worked towards something or aimed for that something, whether it be for my own selflish or selfless reasons, some way or another, they disappoint at times. There will always be disappointments, for you guys reading this, it may be in other things.

But I encourage all of you, and as exactly what Luther said, this disappointment will just seem so trivial and small in the light of the wonderful hope that we have ultimately, in Christ Jesus. Lets never lose this infinite hope that we have.


written at Thursday, June 18, 2009

Ever since I landed in this country I have been exposed to healthy food. No longer will I be tempted by that fried carrot cake or hokkien mee stall in front of me. As you savour every morsel of that grease and monosodium glutamate your senses tingle with delight, only to feel a surge of guilt after the meal and go, "Ahhh time to hit the gymn or take a jog tomorrow!" Happens to all of us doesn't it?

Anyway had a good dinner today, a cracked pepper and merlot pork sausage, steak and a mound rocket salad with vinaigrette(no not the kind of salad which makes you fly into space when you eat it). I suppose this is the healthier option of home cooked food over carrot cakes or hokkien mee :/



written at Wednesday, June 17, 2009

It was a relatively quiet morning, a cold front from the Antarctic swept through Auckland, patches of frost could be seen on the grass. I woke up from Dad's loud voice saying, "Wake up, we have a long day ahead of us." Still groggy and gaining my coordination I replied, "Huh where are we going?"

"We're going sailing today, suit up and get ready." So, I hopped out of bed and we headed off to the Harbour.

We were going on the boat today not just to take it out for a recreational spin, but to make sure everything on it was still working well, just a quick maintenance check. Next week, we'll be hauling it up to the shore to give it a good cleaning, spending over 1 year in the water would invite lots of barnacles and shellfish to live on the surface. Got our windbreakers, sunglasses, sunblock and of course the life vest ready. And off we went!



Upon reaching the harbour we got our dinghy ready to bring us to the boat. And upon reaching, there I saw the green beauty, the Traquer. This 25 year old princess was bought cheap from the previous owner. Dad, being the DYI guy that he always is, refurbished it's parts.

I had no idea how to sail at all, my Dad was a recreational sailor back in his younger days, so he was the one who taught me the basics. We couldn't go too fast, the wind was not strong enough. But it was decent enough to take this thing out to open water.

It's really fascinating, all the various parts of the boat play a key role in maneuvering and powering the boat. Unlike a conventional fuel powered powerboat, sailing requires a keen eye of observing wind conditions and directions.

The sky was clear and there were no dark clouds in sight, it was very pleasant. Dad was doing his thing, go back and forth pulling the ropes and winching. I basically had no idea what he was doing, but I knew that whatever he did, we were moving forward and that's a good thing!

It soon started to get a little bit dark, so we headed back. Went back onto the dinghy which we towed along and headed back to shore. More photos on facebook!

Overall it was a wonderful experience, the first time I have ever been onboard a Sailboat. Thanks Dad! Looking forward to more adventures to come!


written at Monday, June 15, 2009

Hmmm I was bored so I went through the net and found that the longest word to ever exist in a Dictionary is Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.

My blog posts are getting so dull without photos, I think it's time to take my camera out for an adventure again. I'll probably take a morning jog to the estuary just down the road and check out what's been happening there. Apparently they built a small track which leads to my old school, which is a good thing for a few reasons.

Before the track was built, I had to walk through a swamp almost everyday, on bad days my socks and my shoes will be under the mud and even worse if it starts raining heavily. I'll reach home, wet, cold and uncomfortable. Dumping my bags on the floor I would dash into the shower immediately, only to find out I stepped into the shower with my clothes still on, already shampooing my hair...

Yes, but don't laugh, it only happened to me once.

written at Sunday, June 14, 2009

Today was the first time I attended the service of the church my parents attend. Was looking through the order of service and came across the very familiar hymn that I came across while in Singapore. To me, this hymn served as a refreshing reminder of God's love for all of us and an encouragement to continue sharing or in this case "singing" this love to those around us.

He came singing love
and He died singing love;
He died, singing love.
He arose in silence.
For the love to go on
We must make it our song:
You and I be the singers.

Ever since I have landed in my country, yes, it was definitely out of my comfort zone, definitely out of what I am used to. And after seeing and realizing that there is so much work to be done here, I thank God for opening my eyes to these things. But with this, it does not mean I can sit back, relax and observe these things has they happen at a distance.

Many of the churches in New Zealand are spiritually weak, it is a very secular (hunting, fishing, mountaineering, but no church, well, only on their wedding day) country. There are growing numbers of immigrants who attend the churches but more and more of European Kiwi's are dropping out and this trend is very disturbing. If you are reading this, please pray for the church in New Zealand.

May God's way be realized anew in this part of the world.

written at Saturday, June 13, 2009

Dreams are a series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. As mentioned on wikipedia.

Dreams can be very interesting, but random. Last night, I dreamt being late for a concert, then I headed down for a medical appointment only to then head to the food court downstairs to have something to eat, after eating I found out the dish cost $22 and I felt cheated and had a little dispute with the chef. I then headed up to the medical room and suddenly I awoke and it's morning. Weird isn't it? You're probably going to go, "Elliot why don't your dreams make much sense?" or "Okay that's just weird...Weird dreams for a weird (Fill in the blank)."

On another note, managed to get myself a computer! Getting a new computer is always so fun, because it's got better hard ware than the previous ones, I still remember the first computer our family got, an old pentium 2 which took years to start up. Finally! I can chat with everyone on Skype and we can conference, that is after I get the webcam and mic!

Going to the church my parents go to for the first time, it's a small Methodist church, ain't going to be like Wesley or Barker Rd. Things are very different here. I'm excited actually!

Been researching on campus Christian groups like OCF, will pay them a visit too! :D

written at Thursday, June 11, 2009

I've been taking a lot of interest in the Business recently, more than ever. Been asking my parents and people many questions about the economy and all and every time, it gets me really excited! I don't know why, but maybe the marketplace is the place I should be in!

Well university is just round the corner, still have just over a month till I start (July 20th). So I have plenty of time to starting reading up news on local politics and the market here in New Zealand. The recession has just been one pyramid effect, I just don't get how the contagious disease as a result of the sub-prime and bad loans etc. can flow down all the way and contaminate the international body.

I believe the economy is somewhat like a living organism, without the flow of money, it's function is compromised. Businesses make up the various organs within the main body. The recession is like a cancer...

I'm just so perturbed by the whole idea of human greed and how these consequences can spread far and wide and affect millions of people.

Well I shouldn't be surprised, greed is in all of us, it's human nature...

written at Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Was reading through the book by Bob Kauflin called "Worship Matters" last night. Who quotes...

The great hymn-writer Isaac Watts once wrote:

The Great God values not the service of men, if the heart be not in it: The Lord sees and judges the heart he has no regard to outward forms of worship, if there be no inward adoration, if no devout affection be employed therein. It is a matter of infinite importance, to have the whole heart engaged steadfastly for God.

"We learn that music isn't an end in itself but rather a means of expressing the worship already present in our hearts through the new life we've received in Jesus Christ."

How true, I've been thinking about this last night, since the jet lag was still affecting me. I stayed up to think. I can be in the smallest family church in the middle of nowhere in a rural part of the South Island, or I can be in a passion/hillsong conference, to very different situations, probably very different music styles as well! But what difference would it make if my heart isn't in worship to God and God alone?

Something to think about.

written at Tuesday, June 9, 2009

The average temperature here during the day is about 10 degrees or slightly more, usually get's colder when it rains or towards the evening. Parents went grocery shopping to stock up, as my mum is going back to Singapore to visit my brother before his enlistment. They paid a visit to this ice cream factory, and bought some New Zealand Natural Ice cream pints back home, surprisingly the ice cream still retained it's semi-solidness by the time they brought the pints home.

"Dear this is cookies n cream, your favourite, this brand is better than the one you were eyeing on yesterday. And much cheaper." She said.

"Huh, how much did this cost?" I questioned as I savoured the creamy and smooth texture of the ice cream.

"$10 for 8 pints."

I looked at her blankly for a moment, and for a brief moment, the Singaporean instinct and urge of the "If cheap, by more" surged through my veins and I uttered with delight, " We have to buy more of this, New Zealand Natural is such an expensive brand over there and they're selling it for cheap here!?"

Anyway, maybe one of the reasons for such a cheap price of ice cream is that it's winter and no one usually eats ice cream at this time because it's too cold. Or so they think. So fellow Singaporeans living in New Zealand, what are you waiting for? Go buy lah!

written at Monday, June 8, 2009

I woke up in the morning and felt that it will be great to take a stroll around the garden before heading out with my parents to check out the University campus. Here are some little snap shots I took of the place (more on facebook), the garden has many deciduous trees so they basically look naked in the autumn and winter. I'll have to wait for the spring and summer to come before more of the flowers and buds come out to play.



Took a walk around the Auckland University Business School for the first time today, it's a new complex, building was complete while I was still serving National Service in Singapore. It reminds me of Singapore Management University actually, although this familiarity is quickly shattered by the freezing temperatures here.

Photo of the iconic clock tower of Auckland University.



written at Sunday, June 7, 2009

Thanks to all who came to see me at the airport on Saturday! I have landed safely and I'm settling down well at home. It's good to see my parents again.

The flight was comfortable, there were many free seats so I had the luxury of choosing, I picked the exit row isle seat which is to me the most comfortable seat in the plane. Awesome. The temperature here is bearable, although it's starting to get really cold now since I'm blogging 8pm in the evening. For those in Singapore who are wondering, the time difference is that New Zealand is 4 hours ahead.

The next few days will be spent adjusting and adapting to the new environment. I feel like a furry bear, covered with layers of clothing because of the cold.

Well this is the start of something new! Looking forward to it :)

To those who are expecting photos, expect it soon! Will take some of my house. Stay tuned for that! Meanwhile, goodnight! Will be snuggled in bed with my electric blanket and hot water bottle!

written at Friday, June 5, 2009

My friends, it is time for me to go. See you on the other side.
It may take me a few days to settle down and adapt to the freezing temperatures over there. Stay in touch! God Bless you all!

New Zealand here I come!



written at Thursday, June 4, 2009

I've been thinking about it over the last week or so, what is it going to be like there? After not being in New Zealand for over 2 years, the formative years of my life and my faith have been here in Singapore. So many things have been happening here, both big and small, everything will change this Saturday.

I will be thrust into a relatively different environment just as I am getting firmly rooted here in Singapore and it just seems that although I have just over a full day left here, flying away still seems months away.

I've been rolling around in bed, rolling around and thinking about what is to come. I know there'll be many new things to learn and experience, the studies and the university life will kick in. Where is God leading me?

I've been asking people and they tell me, "Trust in the Lord" or "I am sure God has greater plans for you." And I nod my head in agreement. But when I stop and think about it, I can't help but be honest with myself and how I am feeling, I am still feeling a sense of excitement, anxiety and uncertainty. It is all mixed.

But even in the midst of all of this, I also can't help but be exposed before this verse, which gives me so much encouragement.

Proverbs 20:24 says," Man's steps are ordained by the LORD, How then can man understand his way?"

Keep me in prayer.

written at Wednesday, June 3, 2009

3 more days before flying off, I am already starting to feel both the excitement and the anxiety of what's to come. Started packing some of the items in my room today, would be better to start packing earlier or I will be rushing around like a mad man.

Spoke to my parents on Skype last night again, they just came home after a trip to London. It is the middle of winter in New Zealand now and they informed me that the garden became white with layers of frost. Will be looking forward to that, especially since Singapore has been an oven the past week or so.

To those who would like to know my flight details, it's at Terminal 2 and I'll be there from 3pm onwards for the check-in.

written at Monday, June 1, 2009

Been listening to the traditional hymn "Come Thou Fount Every Blessing." The lyrics are just soaked with meaning and wonder, it makes me think of the gracious, merciful and loving God that we worship. I encourage you all, to listen to this hymn and understand it's lyrics.

The fount or fountain of every blessing is the Lord Jesus. The fountain speaks more directly to the blood of Jesus being spilt for the forgiveness of sins. The song is a prayer first to have the Lord "tune my heart" to sing God's praise. That is, that the Lord transform our heart so that we may more appropriately offer praise to God.

It's quite a lot of think about to think about isn't it? I believe there should be a balance between the intellectual and the emotional. Can you remember the times where sometimes we'll just be so caught in the music that we forget the lyrics and it's meanings and what it tells us about the character of our God? I'm sure it's happened to me many many times. Let's contemplate, let's be still, and think about the Lord. Think about who He is, think about what He has done on the cross for us. And in that, may our songs of adoration and praises rise like a fragrant incense to Him.



Yang-shen and I went to the Esplanade for the annual ACJC choir concert. Absolutely wonderful. It is these times where I learn to appreciate more and more the natural instrument that God has blessed us with, our voices.

Thank you Lord.

written at

YM @ Sentosa was wonderful! Had such an awesome and crazy time with the small group. We probably had the largest picnic mat there haha...

In one of the first activities, we had to dump someone from our group into the water. I automatically volunteered Jeremy to be dumped into the water, but my attempts failed when 18 other mad youths decided to gang up on me. I was thrown into the water, but no matter, the collateral damage was around 4-5 others getting completely wet too.



So throughout the morning and early afternoon, the group had to do various activities which got us pretty wet and sandy. We got pretty sunburnt too, not to mention the tan lines and sand abrasion.

We came 1st place in the event! Yahhoooooo! Well done guys! Janice will bring you guys out to Ben n Jerry's whenever you guys are all free :) Lizzy! So sad you could not join us, but there'll always be so many more times you will be spending with this bunch of wonderful friends of ours!

Thank you Crosstrainers for organizing YM @ Sentosa!

To my beloved small group HYPER, may this be the start of an awesome journey that you guys will have together as a group. I will be keeping Janice, Lizzy and all of you in prayer, I will be back to visit from time to time and we'll stay in touch. God has blessed me with a bunch of awesome friends like you, I have learnt so much from you guys, especially keeping in touch with my younger side! Whatever comes your way, big or small, always remember you are HYPER (His Young People Exemplifying Righteousness).

Over and out! :D

written at Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Just came back from watching Transformers. I'll just give a quick review of how I thought of the whole thing. The CGI was wowzers, the effects, the action, the explosions were absolutely nice to look at although a bit messy at times, I couldn't tell which robot is fighting which. Come on Michael Bay, if you want to blow up stuff and trash robots around on the battlefield you got to do it tastefully...

It's such an expensive movie to make, you could see millions burning away on the screen every second the robots are up there. They probably spent millions and millions more on getting the U.S army to take part. The whole movie is another big advertisement for showing off their muscle, I have to say what they have is pretty impressive.

So...SAF...Something to learn from them when it comes to effective advertising eh? :/

The overall story was horrendous, the humour was not really that funny, the dialogue was cheesy. Megan Fox was really good looking as usual (although she looks better in movies than in real life, must be the make up), Isabel Lucas kicked Megan Fox into the bin in my opinion, man she was smokin, she could smoke a salmon (Sorry I'm craving for a good smoked salmon now).

The whole movie was average, I think the first one was better. You have to watch the movie to sort of get what I mean. But like any other typical popcorn munchin American summer blockbuster, this movie does not serve to get you thinking, it's intention (ultimately reflecting the intention of the hollywood studios) is to make it as understandable to as many people as possible, even the little toddles who would by the toys from the store. Why this intention? Money duh...

It isn't Shawshank Redemption or Titanic, if you are expecting this movie to be along those lines, then this isn't where you should be looking.

An interesting fact as well, the top of the Pyramids was shot for the first time in film history. Must be quite a hard decision to make for the Egyptian government to give you unprecedented filming access to their ancient monuments – and let you throw giant movie monsters at their Pyramids.

written at Monday, June 29, 2009

It was a very productive day today, I am glad for that. We went out to the little harbour to service the boat, removed the propeller to get it re-pitched. Dad would be explaining all the physics and marine jargon which I still do not quite understand.

As we disassembled the parts of the propeller we could see how much marine life has been thriving on the boat's surface, after all the boat has been in the water for over a year till now. We can find anything from sponge corals to mussels, even little ones in the tiny cracks and spaces underneath the boat. It needs a good jet spraying.

Got home and watched "The Queen", superb acting by Helen Mirren. Gave me a greater appreciation and interest in the British Monarchy, however not in the historical sense...I'm a bit curious as to what the Queen eats for breakfast lunch and dinner, must be the best cuisine ever...And pet corgis are really really adorable! Picture of the corgi dog below.



written at Sunday, June 28, 2009

University is starting in less than a month, started reading a few of the textbooks (which are frighteningly expensive even though they're second hand, I don't know why university textbooks are so expensive goodness me). Anyway it's pretty interesting reading about all these business issues and concepts, finally something practical after a decade of studying something mostly theoretical and hardly relevant unless you're an engineer or chemist...

The commercial law book almost killed me the other night, almost gave up on reading it. The microeconomics book was fun to read so I stuck to that, haven't really touched the other two yet. Hopefully within the next few months I can finally understand what on earth they are talking about in the newspaper business section. Business jargon is always hard to understand.

Anyway, I need to beat myself into discipline and punish my body if it tends to be lazy. Now is not the time to be fooling around, sleeping late and waking up late, I better brush up my priorities and my time.

It starts getting dark during the winter at around 4:30pm, if I for example, wake up and some unearthly hour like 1pm just in time for lunch I basically only have around 3 hours to spend my time doing things. And in that sense overall if you look at it from the big picture, I don't think I am using up the day productively and as well as I should. Laziness get's the better of me, but I think it's time to slap myself out of it.

This verse if proverbs talk about laziness. How fitting, heh...

In Wesley's notes it said, "Shake off sloth and betake thyself to thy employment with diligence and vigour." Hahaha, true that...

Proverbs 20:13
"Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food."

written at Friday, June 26, 2009

Imagine this, you are walking along in a Hawker Centre and you happen to see a stall selling Soya Milk and Chin Chow. Thirsty because it's a hot day, you appraoch the stall to order a drink. You approach the stall vendor and you say, "Auntie, I would like a Michael Jackson." In case you guys reading wouldn't know, a Michael Jackson is a mix of Tow Hui (Soya Milk) and Chin Chow in equal proportions.

As you drink, you are suddenly reminded of Michael Jackson at age 50 who died suddenly of a heart attack. Being a crazy Michael Jackson fan, tears stream down your eyes and this cup of Tow Hui and Chin Chow will never taste the same again.

A lot of you guys would be so familiar with MJ's hit singles and records, from "Thriller" and "Beat It" to "Smooth Criminal". News of his sudden death has Twitter and Facebook updates overloading with his name, the news has spread even faster than the H1N1 virus. It's a sad day for music. His music has had such a tremendous influence.

I really like the painting, his signature pose, the one hand glove, exuding such confidence. However, with the stories you hear about his troubled background life, controversial media fallings and the others, you can't help but find that this painting is but a visual memory of a tragic genius.

Michael Jackson is just one amoungst the other 150,000 other people who died today. All humans will live and die, the things of this earth are only temporary. A flower of the field, the wind passes, and it's gone. Fee mentioned this on a fitting note today, "It's a crazy thought really, the "King Of Pop" stands before the "King Of Glory" today."

Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever

Fame redefined.




written at Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The lyrics to a song I was listening to reminded me of the parable of the sower. "If a simple seed gets just what it needs, then a redwood tree can grow, up to a hundred feet and endure the sleep in the snow."

Have a read of the parable from Mark 4:1-20, a summary is at the bottom.

Some seeds falls on the paths, and the birds quickly eat it. Others fall where there are rocks, and not much soil. Plants grow quickly, but soon the sun dries them. There is not enough soil, and the plants die. Some seeds begins to grow in a place where there are too many weeds. The weeds stop the growth of the plants, and the plants die.

But other seeds fall on good ground. So, the plants grow well and they yield good fruit.

I was reading through Piper's sermon from quite sometime back about this parable and he gave some very relevant points. Three ways to resist Satan's efforts to defeat the word of God as you hear it. I wish to share it with you guys, do read on!



1. Prepare the soil of your heart - Verse 20 says that good soil is the key to fruitful hearing of the word. The more you take time to humble yourself and purify your heart in prayer and tune the receiver of your mind into the wavelength of Christ, the more powerfully you will hear the word and the more deeply you will worship.

2. Listen with all your might to the word of God - Pray to God whenever there is a non-directed moment. Go hard after God. Don't coast in worship. Again and again Jesus said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Strive to have those ears and not to be among those who hearing do not hear and seeing do not see.

3. In the act of hearing welcome the word of God - Have a receptive attitude, not a resistant one. Love the word of God. Be like a miser in search of gold and silver. Snatch up the word of God as precious pearls.

Piper then ended with a wonderful illustration.

Be like rich black Minnesota (Or canterbury plains in a New Zealand context haha) farmland, deeply plowed, free of thorns, free of rocks, moist from the rains of the Spirit, and then receive the power-packed seed of the word of God. And this church will overflow with fruit -- thirtyfold, sixtyfold and a hundredfold. May the Lord destroy the work of the devil and make us a fruitful people by his word.

written at Tuesday, June 23, 2009

The most famous blog in YM has just reached 40,000 views and the 40,000th viewer just so happened to be none other than me. Muahahahaha!

I shall tell you my secret strategy, which isn't going to be so secret anymore. I woke up in the morning and went through my daily rounds of reading the news online and blogs etc. Came across Lau Ben's blog and saw that the view counter was around 40-50 views away. Seizing the opportunity, I started refreshing the page. Plus, the 4hr time difference made sure that most Singaporeans would be sleeping the time I was refreshing. Hence, there was no competition!



[ nat ] Glorified † said:
you have got NOTHING BETTER TO DO

I'm sorry but, the semester hasn't started yet. I'm just too free in New Zealand. Why not fly over and have some tea? :) Lau Ben you promised an awesome awesome mega awesome superfluous over-the-top prize for the person who hits 40,000 views! So hence, I will be looking at my mail over the next week or so for it! It better not be some unglam photo post like you did to Glenda when she won it the last time! Or I'll file a law suit against you :)


written at Monday, June 22, 2009

I was having lunch with Dad at the nearby mall, we had fast food, Burger King to be exact (On a side note, I still do not understand why the Australians call it Hungry Jack, they're living in a world of their own.) Anyhow, I noticed that the fast food outlet had a refill outlet by the side, I then looked up to the menu board and I saw them selling the empty cups at various sizes.

2 things came to my mind.

1. The refill outlet did not have any sign board whatsoever stating that you are only allowed ONE fill up and that any additional refills will set you back a few dollars. I thus assume that I am allowed unlimited refills.

2. Why would I buy the largest cup and waste an extra $1.50 if I could just buy a small cup if they allowed unlimited refills?

So an advice to all you reading this blog, if you are allowed unlimited refills at fast food outlets. Please, please buy the small cup...It's only sensible.

written at Saturday, June 20, 2009

Headed to a nearby eating place owned by a few malaysians. They served all sorts of malaysian and south indian specialties, which was quite suprising seeing that the only good asian food that we can ever find here are from the cantonese and koreans. None of the satays or laksas that Singapore and Malaysia would have usually.

So it was a pretty cold night, I ordered their Penang Laksa which looked pretty good on the photo. Looked even better when they served it. I took a little sip of the concoction and suddenly, a wave of heat surged through my body and I instantaneously warmed up, after a few rounds in my mouth, I was sweating beneath the jacket. Little did I know that there were mini nuclear bombs floating around in the laksa gravy.

I accidentely crunched on a little piece of chilli padi and my eyes couldn't stop watering, seriously this is probably one of the spiciest things I have eaten during my stay here. Even my parents who are chilli fanatics do not add such forbidden fruit into their dishes in these quantities...

Anyway it's really awesome how you can find more and more varieties of foods from various cultures in Auckland now. There's a little South African meat shop just down the road too, might try that. They sell sausages which stretch a few metres long!

But that's another story for another day.

written at Friday, June 19, 2009

Martin Luther King Jr said, "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."

How true is this statement? So many circumstances and situations where I have looked for something, worked towards something or aimed for that something, whether it be for my own selflish or selfless reasons, some way or another, they disappoint at times. There will always be disappointments, for you guys reading this, it may be in other things.

But I encourage all of you, and as exactly what Luther said, this disappointment will just seem so trivial and small in the light of the wonderful hope that we have ultimately, in Christ Jesus. Lets never lose this infinite hope that we have.


written at Thursday, June 18, 2009

Ever since I landed in this country I have been exposed to healthy food. No longer will I be tempted by that fried carrot cake or hokkien mee stall in front of me. As you savour every morsel of that grease and monosodium glutamate your senses tingle with delight, only to feel a surge of guilt after the meal and go, "Ahhh time to hit the gymn or take a jog tomorrow!" Happens to all of us doesn't it?

Anyway had a good dinner today, a cracked pepper and merlot pork sausage, steak and a mound rocket salad with vinaigrette(no not the kind of salad which makes you fly into space when you eat it). I suppose this is the healthier option of home cooked food over carrot cakes or hokkien mee :/



written at Wednesday, June 17, 2009

It was a relatively quiet morning, a cold front from the Antarctic swept through Auckland, patches of frost could be seen on the grass. I woke up from Dad's loud voice saying, "Wake up, we have a long day ahead of us." Still groggy and gaining my coordination I replied, "Huh where are we going?"

"We're going sailing today, suit up and get ready." So, I hopped out of bed and we headed off to the Harbour.

We were going on the boat today not just to take it out for a recreational spin, but to make sure everything on it was still working well, just a quick maintenance check. Next week, we'll be hauling it up to the shore to give it a good cleaning, spending over 1 year in the water would invite lots of barnacles and shellfish to live on the surface. Got our windbreakers, sunglasses, sunblock and of course the life vest ready. And off we went!



Upon reaching the harbour we got our dinghy ready to bring us to the boat. And upon reaching, there I saw the green beauty, the Traquer. This 25 year old princess was bought cheap from the previous owner. Dad, being the DYI guy that he always is, refurbished it's parts.

I had no idea how to sail at all, my Dad was a recreational sailor back in his younger days, so he was the one who taught me the basics. We couldn't go too fast, the wind was not strong enough. But it was decent enough to take this thing out to open water.

It's really fascinating, all the various parts of the boat play a key role in maneuvering and powering the boat. Unlike a conventional fuel powered powerboat, sailing requires a keen eye of observing wind conditions and directions.

The sky was clear and there were no dark clouds in sight, it was very pleasant. Dad was doing his thing, go back and forth pulling the ropes and winching. I basically had no idea what he was doing, but I knew that whatever he did, we were moving forward and that's a good thing!

It soon started to get a little bit dark, so we headed back. Went back onto the dinghy which we towed along and headed back to shore. More photos on facebook!

Overall it was a wonderful experience, the first time I have ever been onboard a Sailboat. Thanks Dad! Looking forward to more adventures to come!


written at Monday, June 15, 2009

Hmmm I was bored so I went through the net and found that the longest word to ever exist in a Dictionary is Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.

My blog posts are getting so dull without photos, I think it's time to take my camera out for an adventure again. I'll probably take a morning jog to the estuary just down the road and check out what's been happening there. Apparently they built a small track which leads to my old school, which is a good thing for a few reasons.

Before the track was built, I had to walk through a swamp almost everyday, on bad days my socks and my shoes will be under the mud and even worse if it starts raining heavily. I'll reach home, wet, cold and uncomfortable. Dumping my bags on the floor I would dash into the shower immediately, only to find out I stepped into the shower with my clothes still on, already shampooing my hair...

Yes, but don't laugh, it only happened to me once.

written at Sunday, June 14, 2009

Today was the first time I attended the service of the church my parents attend. Was looking through the order of service and came across the very familiar hymn that I came across while in Singapore. To me, this hymn served as a refreshing reminder of God's love for all of us and an encouragement to continue sharing or in this case "singing" this love to those around us.

He came singing love
and He died singing love;
He died, singing love.
He arose in silence.
For the love to go on
We must make it our song:
You and I be the singers.

Ever since I have landed in my country, yes, it was definitely out of my comfort zone, definitely out of what I am used to. And after seeing and realizing that there is so much work to be done here, I thank God for opening my eyes to these things. But with this, it does not mean I can sit back, relax and observe these things has they happen at a distance.

Many of the churches in New Zealand are spiritually weak, it is a very secular (hunting, fishing, mountaineering, but no church, well, only on their wedding day) country. There are growing numbers of immigrants who attend the churches but more and more of European Kiwi's are dropping out and this trend is very disturbing. If you are reading this, please pray for the church in New Zealand.

May God's way be realized anew in this part of the world.

written at Saturday, June 13, 2009

Dreams are a series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. As mentioned on wikipedia.

Dreams can be very interesting, but random. Last night, I dreamt being late for a concert, then I headed down for a medical appointment only to then head to the food court downstairs to have something to eat, after eating I found out the dish cost $22 and I felt cheated and had a little dispute with the chef. I then headed up to the medical room and suddenly I awoke and it's morning. Weird isn't it? You're probably going to go, "Elliot why don't your dreams make much sense?" or "Okay that's just weird...Weird dreams for a weird (Fill in the blank)."

On another note, managed to get myself a computer! Getting a new computer is always so fun, because it's got better hard ware than the previous ones, I still remember the first computer our family got, an old pentium 2 which took years to start up. Finally! I can chat with everyone on Skype and we can conference, that is after I get the webcam and mic!

Going to the church my parents go to for the first time, it's a small Methodist church, ain't going to be like Wesley or Barker Rd. Things are very different here. I'm excited actually!

Been researching on campus Christian groups like OCF, will pay them a visit too! :D

written at Thursday, June 11, 2009

I've been taking a lot of interest in the Business recently, more than ever. Been asking my parents and people many questions about the economy and all and every time, it gets me really excited! I don't know why, but maybe the marketplace is the place I should be in!

Well university is just round the corner, still have just over a month till I start (July 20th). So I have plenty of time to starting reading up news on local politics and the market here in New Zealand. The recession has just been one pyramid effect, I just don't get how the contagious disease as a result of the sub-prime and bad loans etc. can flow down all the way and contaminate the international body.

I believe the economy is somewhat like a living organism, without the flow of money, it's function is compromised. Businesses make up the various organs within the main body. The recession is like a cancer...

I'm just so perturbed by the whole idea of human greed and how these consequences can spread far and wide and affect millions of people.

Well I shouldn't be surprised, greed is in all of us, it's human nature...

written at Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Was reading through the book by Bob Kauflin called "Worship Matters" last night. Who quotes...

The great hymn-writer Isaac Watts once wrote:

The Great God values not the service of men, if the heart be not in it: The Lord sees and judges the heart he has no regard to outward forms of worship, if there be no inward adoration, if no devout affection be employed therein. It is a matter of infinite importance, to have the whole heart engaged steadfastly for God.

"We learn that music isn't an end in itself but rather a means of expressing the worship already present in our hearts through the new life we've received in Jesus Christ."

How true, I've been thinking about this last night, since the jet lag was still affecting me. I stayed up to think. I can be in the smallest family church in the middle of nowhere in a rural part of the South Island, or I can be in a passion/hillsong conference, to very different situations, probably very different music styles as well! But what difference would it make if my heart isn't in worship to God and God alone?

Something to think about.

written at Tuesday, June 9, 2009

The average temperature here during the day is about 10 degrees or slightly more, usually get's colder when it rains or towards the evening. Parents went grocery shopping to stock up, as my mum is going back to Singapore to visit my brother before his enlistment. They paid a visit to this ice cream factory, and bought some New Zealand Natural Ice cream pints back home, surprisingly the ice cream still retained it's semi-solidness by the time they brought the pints home.

"Dear this is cookies n cream, your favourite, this brand is better than the one you were eyeing on yesterday. And much cheaper." She said.

"Huh, how much did this cost?" I questioned as I savoured the creamy and smooth texture of the ice cream.

"$10 for 8 pints."

I looked at her blankly for a moment, and for a brief moment, the Singaporean instinct and urge of the "If cheap, by more" surged through my veins and I uttered with delight, " We have to buy more of this, New Zealand Natural is such an expensive brand over there and they're selling it for cheap here!?"

Anyway, maybe one of the reasons for such a cheap price of ice cream is that it's winter and no one usually eats ice cream at this time because it's too cold. Or so they think. So fellow Singaporeans living in New Zealand, what are you waiting for? Go buy lah!

written at Monday, June 8, 2009

I woke up in the morning and felt that it will be great to take a stroll around the garden before heading out with my parents to check out the University campus. Here are some little snap shots I took of the place (more on facebook), the garden has many deciduous trees so they basically look naked in the autumn and winter. I'll have to wait for the spring and summer to come before more of the flowers and buds come out to play.



Took a walk around the Auckland University Business School for the first time today, it's a new complex, building was complete while I was still serving National Service in Singapore. It reminds me of Singapore Management University actually, although this familiarity is quickly shattered by the freezing temperatures here.

Photo of the iconic clock tower of Auckland University.



written at Sunday, June 7, 2009

Thanks to all who came to see me at the airport on Saturday! I have landed safely and I'm settling down well at home. It's good to see my parents again.

The flight was comfortable, there were many free seats so I had the luxury of choosing, I picked the exit row isle seat which is to me the most comfortable seat in the plane. Awesome. The temperature here is bearable, although it's starting to get really cold now since I'm blogging 8pm in the evening. For those in Singapore who are wondering, the time difference is that New Zealand is 4 hours ahead.

The next few days will be spent adjusting and adapting to the new environment. I feel like a furry bear, covered with layers of clothing because of the cold.

Well this is the start of something new! Looking forward to it :)

To those who are expecting photos, expect it soon! Will take some of my house. Stay tuned for that! Meanwhile, goodnight! Will be snuggled in bed with my electric blanket and hot water bottle!

written at Friday, June 5, 2009

My friends, it is time for me to go. See you on the other side.
It may take me a few days to settle down and adapt to the freezing temperatures over there. Stay in touch! God Bless you all!

New Zealand here I come!



written at Thursday, June 4, 2009

I've been thinking about it over the last week or so, what is it going to be like there? After not being in New Zealand for over 2 years, the formative years of my life and my faith have been here in Singapore. So many things have been happening here, both big and small, everything will change this Saturday.

I will be thrust into a relatively different environment just as I am getting firmly rooted here in Singapore and it just seems that although I have just over a full day left here, flying away still seems months away.

I've been rolling around in bed, rolling around and thinking about what is to come. I know there'll be many new things to learn and experience, the studies and the university life will kick in. Where is God leading me?

I've been asking people and they tell me, "Trust in the Lord" or "I am sure God has greater plans for you." And I nod my head in agreement. But when I stop and think about it, I can't help but be honest with myself and how I am feeling, I am still feeling a sense of excitement, anxiety and uncertainty. It is all mixed.

But even in the midst of all of this, I also can't help but be exposed before this verse, which gives me so much encouragement.

Proverbs 20:24 says," Man's steps are ordained by the LORD, How then can man understand his way?"

Keep me in prayer.

written at Wednesday, June 3, 2009

3 more days before flying off, I am already starting to feel both the excitement and the anxiety of what's to come. Started packing some of the items in my room today, would be better to start packing earlier or I will be rushing around like a mad man.

Spoke to my parents on Skype last night again, they just came home after a trip to London. It is the middle of winter in New Zealand now and they informed me that the garden became white with layers of frost. Will be looking forward to that, especially since Singapore has been an oven the past week or so.

To those who would like to know my flight details, it's at Terminal 2 and I'll be there from 3pm onwards for the check-in.

written at Monday, June 1, 2009

Been listening to the traditional hymn "Come Thou Fount Every Blessing." The lyrics are just soaked with meaning and wonder, it makes me think of the gracious, merciful and loving God that we worship. I encourage you all, to listen to this hymn and understand it's lyrics.

The fount or fountain of every blessing is the Lord Jesus. The fountain speaks more directly to the blood of Jesus being spilt for the forgiveness of sins. The song is a prayer first to have the Lord "tune my heart" to sing God's praise. That is, that the Lord transform our heart so that we may more appropriately offer praise to God.

It's quite a lot of think about to think about isn't it? I believe there should be a balance between the intellectual and the emotional. Can you remember the times where sometimes we'll just be so caught in the music that we forget the lyrics and it's meanings and what it tells us about the character of our God? I'm sure it's happened to me many many times. Let's contemplate, let's be still, and think about the Lord. Think about who He is, think about what He has done on the cross for us. And in that, may our songs of adoration and praises rise like a fragrant incense to Him.



Yang-shen and I went to the Esplanade for the annual ACJC choir concert. Absolutely wonderful. It is these times where I learn to appreciate more and more the natural instrument that God has blessed us with, our voices.

Thank you Lord.

written at

YM @ Sentosa was wonderful! Had such an awesome and crazy time with the small group. We probably had the largest picnic mat there haha...

In one of the first activities, we had to dump someone from our group into the water. I automatically volunteered Jeremy to be dumped into the water, but my attempts failed when 18 other mad youths decided to gang up on me. I was thrown into the water, but no matter, the collateral damage was around 4-5 others getting completely wet too.



So throughout the morning and early afternoon, the group had to do various activities which got us pretty wet and sandy. We got pretty sunburnt too, not to mention the tan lines and sand abrasion.

We came 1st place in the event! Yahhoooooo! Well done guys! Janice will bring you guys out to Ben n Jerry's whenever you guys are all free :) Lizzy! So sad you could not join us, but there'll always be so many more times you will be spending with this bunch of wonderful friends of ours!

Thank you Crosstrainers for organizing YM @ Sentosa!

To my beloved small group HYPER, may this be the start of an awesome journey that you guys will have together as a group. I will be keeping Janice, Lizzy and all of you in prayer, I will be back to visit from time to time and we'll stay in touch. God has blessed me with a bunch of awesome friends like you, I have learnt so much from you guys, especially keeping in touch with my younger side! Whatever comes your way, big or small, always remember you are HYPER (His Young People Exemplifying Righteousness).

Over and out! :D

Knowing

What matters supremely, therefore, is not
in the last analysis, the fact that I know God,
but the larger fact which underlies it --
the fact that He knows me.

J. I. Packer

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