Thursday, July 2, 2009

Jesus you reign - a song

Who can compare to you?

Your love, your grace that made me new

There is none like you


In all my doubts and fears

I know in your arms, I am secure

Lord, you are my shield


There is no greater honour than to worship at your throne

Now I glorify, I magnify your name


Jesus you reign

Jesus you reign

With all that I have

With all I am

I worship you, Lord


Jesus you reign

Jesus you reign forevermore

I'll sing forever Lord

Jesus you reign



CALVIN

Monday, June 29, 2009

Oh my octopus!

Win.

I guess the funnier thing is to watch people cracking up after reading it.





CALVIN

Monday, June 15, 2009

Update for the sake of updating

Phew. It has been a while since I last updated this up-to-date blog. (==")

Alright! So what would it be this time?

Hmm...lets see...

I guess I should just use simple point form format to summarize any interesting (to me) experiences I had when I was at Genovia.

.......

Then again, maybe not.

So far, and currently (and please please, not for long, please) things have been really focused on uni studies, studies and just more studies. Can't help feeling proud of myself that I have successfully overcomed 1/4 of semester one, given that literally 3/4 of it will come crashing to me in the next two weeks, in fact its starting tomorrow! Lol. Furthermore, I have five papers to sit for this semester (one of which was completed last Tuesday), instead of the normal 4. I know I shouldn't brag about my busy-ness simply because i'm not alone in this and everyone is exhausting smoke from their heads. Oh well, probably that is why it has been so foggy the past few days. [Laugh like a poor stand up comedian]

I don't know about the others, but I realised that term two really flew past so quickly due to the huge workload we had. "Time flies when you are having 'fun' ". What a dull semester I have to say, aside from some interesting events we had from time to time, like the CMSA hike, Miss Saigon, Sledging etc.. But seriously, most days, all I was looking forward to was the end of each horrible chemistry and fluid lab I had to complete and a reasonably good night sleep after an exhausting fluid, mass-balance and chemically retarded day. Oh well, deep down i'm grateful because to be honest, studying is really a privilege not many people can have, and engineering actually does teach you a heck lot of other stuff and skills many courses don't offer!

To make things even retarded...Someone actually STOLE my bike! The one thing I thought would never happen, at least in Christchurch, where there are millions (ok, a bit too exaggerated but you get the idea) of bicycles around, actually happened to me! I did what anyone could possibly do - use a fairly good sturdy lock - but the thief had to ease his itchy fingers and cut the lock. I was at the police station the other day to collect my event number for insurance claim, and the community volunteer, who is from Malaysia apparenty, said in his 1/2 NZ 1/2 Malaysian slang, "Actually NZ is not so safe you know, things like these happen all the time". Oh well, after being really dissapointed with NZ and the thief for that short period of time, I got over it, and hope that NZI would do something favourable for me. I loved my bicycle, since the brand is quite unique, and not to mention I had many awesome 'bonding-time' (Khoo, 2009) with my bicycle. Oh well...maybe soon I'll get a NEW bike...hyeh...hyeh..hyeh...!

This feels so weird, blogging in the eve of exams.

Anyway, despite the depressing uni stuff we all have to go through, I really am glad to have great people around me to experience NZ together. Church for instance, ENLI, Re-fuel, music practices and ICF. I realised that I've grown to adore Christchurch so much, for its beauty and also the people here. There are so many things I want to do in NZ, one of them of course is to conquer the great majestic Southern Alps. *drool*. NZ is seriously beautiful people, I mean it! =D

Looks like its getting late, want to sleep early for tomorrow! Just a random update!

Nitez people!


CALVIN

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

A long list

One afternoon, my brain suddenly thought of doing this...

Lord you are...

so good, with us, for us, in us, forever faithful, merciful, abounding in love, gracious, righteous, holy, powerful, omnipotent, ominpresent, victorious, magnificent, wonderful, glorious, blessed, the way, truth, life, vine, bread of life, light of the world, lamp unto my feet, light unto my path, messiah, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, my all in all, beautiful saviour, song, joy, shield, strength, portion, deliverer, stronghold and tower, rock, fortress, redeemer, encourager, conquerer, protector, defender, sword, armour, potter, comforter, friend, sheppard, hope, assurance, abba father, provider, banner, healer, sanctification, peace, guide, leader, teacher, master, Lord, GOD...

the list goes on and on!


CALVIN

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Birthday Wish

Yesterday night, a group of us celebrated my 21st birthday at a Chinese restaurant.

At the table in front of the 21 candles lit on the beautifully made chocolate cake, my friends asked me to make a birthday wish before blowing the candles out.

In excitement, I closed my eyes. However, I found myself totally blank when I suddenly remembered that I never actually made a wish before in my life. Few years back, I saw shooting stars when I was at Kampung, but instead of making a wish, I prayed a prayer.

So, for that short moment of time, I prayed for what I really wish for, and odd enough all I can think of is how much I long to be in His presence, and how much I would never want my life to be void of God, and of His glory.

There is just nothing greater in this world that can compare with Him, and there is nothing better to wish for than to have His everlasting love and faithfulness in your life.

"There is no higher calling, no greater honour, than to bow and kneel before your throne"


CALVIN

Friday, May 15, 2009

Crapz...

I'm officially an adult...

bler...


CALVIN

Monday, May 4, 2009

Who am I?

CALVIN

Friday, April 24, 2009

Beautiful Saviour

O Lord

when I look into your holiness

I see grace

that lifted me up from my iniquities

You healed me

and made me walk again

none compares to you, O Lord

for you are close to me

when I am broken hearted

and you save me

when I am crushed in spirit

I run to you

because i
n your presence

I know

I am not judged but convicted

not persecuted but saved

there is no one like you, O Lord

for you touch my heart

the way that no one could

You are always

my beautiful saviour

now and forever


Calvin

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Beautiful Accomplishment

There couldn't be another day better than last Saturday for the Taylor's Mistake + Godley Head hike I planned for CMSA 2009. Superbly beautiful weather, plus the Sun was up, accompanied with gorgeous clouds and winds.



Being the leader/guide, I thought it was best for me to do the whole thing once before the actual hike, to estimate properly the timeline, and of course to plan the route that offers the best experience to each participant. Although I have been there twice before, I didn't finish the hike.



It was quite a frightening experience in the sense that I am somehow responsible of the safety of 19 people! The fact that the estimated timeline was not followed strictly, and that the sky was almost dark when we finally decended made me even more nervous. But somehow in the end it turned out to be a blessing in disguise because the night view of Sumner was so breathtaking.

Oh well, twice in one week, that is pretty good!

I am just so glad that everything was superb and that everyone enjoyed what this place had to offer.


Not many pictures of me were taken, one big disadvantage of being at the front of the line!

There is one superb one...=D


Congratulation everyone for an awesome hike! Beautiful accomplishment!



Pictures from Raymond Tien and Mun Yee.


CALVIN

Friday, April 10, 2009

Graduation

Congratulations Ray! You deserve it man.




All the best in all you do. We will surely miss you lots.

Calvin is inspired again!


CALVIN

Thursday, April 9, 2009

A challenge

People are challenging.

Sometimes, it is such a challenge to be amongst people, knowing that you will never be able to fit in properly. It is like using a rusted key to open its lock, and the key will break anytime.

People are unpredictable and you never know exactly whether they are sincere. Some label you as friend only when things suit their needs. Some you believe are your friends but their mouths are filled with filth about you when you are not around.

At times I find it hard to call someone a friend if I don't trust that person with my life.

Maybe I expect too much out of people, imperfect people like you and me. Maybe that is why I still cannot have what I need (or what I think I need).

Sometimes, isn't it good to be alone when you are facing these situations? People can be most encouraging and loving at one end, but totally destructive at the other.

I guess 'trust' isn't a perfection you should find in people. Trust those who have proven themselves trustworthy to you, but ultimately trust God is all situations because when people might fail you, God never fails.


CALVIN

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Easter Break 2009

Finally! Break from Uni! But not too long, there are still loads of uni stuff to be done...lab reports, tests...

Anyway, lots of stuff happening during Easter Break!
  • Raymond is BACK! Great to see you again brother!
  • Every Nation Olympics 2009
  • Work as [professional =p] cleaner again at College House
  • University of Canterbury Graduation Ceremony 2009
  • Easter Service at Every Nation
  • Organizing a hike/tramp for CMSA at Taylor's Mistake + Godley Head
  • Gloria's little get away at Arthur's Pass
  • MISS SAIGON! OH YEAHHHhh! Isaac ROYAL theater! Dun play play oo...
Its gonna be a blast!


CALVIN

P.S.. Gosh, praise God I conquered 30 mins and 40 mins!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Do you know your name?

I fight a dangerous war

It is one that claims my name

None else can fight this war but I

For there is no other

who grasps this sword that bears my name

Do you know your name

For without it

You have failed right before the war

Know your name and embrace it

For it is He who gave you that name


Calvin

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Soon soon soon...

will be the end of term 1. I'm so looking forward to it.

The last week of term 1 will be super free for me, sort of, aside from a Chemistry test.

I'm flying when thinking of easter break!!


CALVIN

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Victory

Lord

I come before you as myself

shadowed in my weaknesses

drowning in my mess

Your word says

when I am weak, I am made strong

for your power is made perfect

in my weaknesses

you are my strength, you are my rock

my fortress and my deliverer

it is where I find refuge

my shield and my horn of salvation

my God, my stronghold

I am more than a conquerer

for you have done it all on the cross

how awesome you are

O Lord

for your word sets me free

thus in all my circumtances

I know

my glory will be found in you

and in Christ alone

I will rise up in victory


CALVIN