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Driving
11 years ago
Friday, March 25, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Gold Coast 2010.2 Currumbin + Other randoms?
The rest of the pics, are like just rojak pics that I took. Like I said, I didn't take pics diligently.
Continuing on, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
In case you've never seen one ever in your whole entire life, this is a koala on a tree. By the way, has anyone told you that you need to get out more often?
Continuing on, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
In case you've never seen one ever in your whole entire life, this is a koala on a tree. By the way, has anyone told you that you need to get out more often?
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Gold Coast Trip 2010.1: Brisbane
Warning: Don't camwhore in public or risk getting caught.
Last summer, I had the opportunity to chill and take a break up North at the Gold Coast, way before the state went underwater.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Melaka 2011
Way overdue...
The Melaka Trip is one that was really needed on my part. It's been a while since we've hung out, and it was a trip where I decided on certain things, which turned out inconsequential. But all in all, I really enjoyed myself.
More pictures after the jump.
The Melaka Trip is one that was really needed on my part. It's been a while since we've hung out, and it was a trip where I decided on certain things, which turned out inconsequential. But all in all, I really enjoyed myself.
More pictures after the jump.
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Getting over Rachel
Disclaimer: This is gonna be long, emo-ish, Christian-ish. But I hope this will benefit you in some way.
Who is your Rachel? If you know me, I think you should know who was my Rachel.
Jacob, a character in the Bible, was running for his life cause his brother was trying to kill him, so he ran to his Uncle Laban. Now Uncle Laban had 2 daughters, Leah who probably was a 1 or a 2, and Rachel who was the bees knees or something. Now Jacob had the hots for Rachel, and so when his Uncle wanted to give him a promotion, he requested that he'll work for 7 years and his paycheck increase be Rachel. Uncle Laban, sneaky bastard, said it's better that if I marry her off to you compared to someone else. And apparently 7 years is like totally ridiculous by the standards of those days, and Jacob being swayed by love, totally got ripped off. And the worst part is that after the 7 years, Jacob who thought he was gonna get the girl in the end, got Leah. And after that, he had to work for another 7 years for Rachel.
Reading Counterfeit Gods by Timothy Keller, I have come to realize that she was definitely an idol that I have placed in my life. Looking back, I can see that my thoughts, my actions, my plans all somewhat reflected my desire to be with her. Instead of God being the first motivation in my life, instead of being the first one I think of when I were to decide what steps to take, it was her. She became my God. I was starting to feel that, if I did end up with her, life would be so much better. Life would automatically get straight. And while there's nothing particularly wrong about desiring the relationship itself, what made it wrong was that I tried to fill that emptiness in me or find justification(or approval if it makes more sense) with romantic love when God has really given all the love that I really need. Clearly I have self confidence issues. My priorities were warped, my judgment seriously clouded. God was no longer my first love.
While I think that there wasn't seriously wrong with me having feelings for her, I definitely did not handle the situation right. And it goes to show that God knows what is best. Given how I was so obsessed with it, I definitely wouldn't not have been a good partner, probably controlling and constantly feeling threatened, and it wouldn't not have worked and things would have become sour.
But that's assuming that I even had a chance. And in my human nature, I still question, did I really? Could I have done anything different? What could I have done to sweep her off her feet? But alas, what good is that for me now?
In my weakness, I'm still finding it hard to let go and move on. I still feel like we're good for each other. I still wonder what I could have done to make it work. But at the end of the day I can only pray that God will continue to lead my steps, move my legs, carry me when I can't walk anymore, and hopefully I'll end up where He wants me to be.
Here's to moving on. Carpe Diem.
Who is your Rachel? If you know me, I think you should know who was my Rachel.
Jacob, a character in the Bible, was running for his life cause his brother was trying to kill him, so he ran to his Uncle Laban. Now Uncle Laban had 2 daughters, Leah who probably was a 1 or a 2, and Rachel who was the bees knees or something. Now Jacob had the hots for Rachel, and so when his Uncle wanted to give him a promotion, he requested that he'll work for 7 years and his paycheck increase be Rachel. Uncle Laban, sneaky bastard, said it's better that if I marry her off to you compared to someone else. And apparently 7 years is like totally ridiculous by the standards of those days, and Jacob being swayed by love, totally got ripped off. And the worst part is that after the 7 years, Jacob who thought he was gonna get the girl in the end, got Leah. And after that, he had to work for another 7 years for Rachel.
Reading Counterfeit Gods by Timothy Keller, I have come to realize that she was definitely an idol that I have placed in my life. Looking back, I can see that my thoughts, my actions, my plans all somewhat reflected my desire to be with her. Instead of God being the first motivation in my life, instead of being the first one I think of when I were to decide what steps to take, it was her. She became my God. I was starting to feel that, if I did end up with her, life would be so much better. Life would automatically get straight. And while there's nothing particularly wrong about desiring the relationship itself, what made it wrong was that I tried to fill that emptiness in me or find justification(or approval if it makes more sense) with romantic love when God has really given all the love that I really need. Clearly I have self confidence issues. My priorities were warped, my judgment seriously clouded. God was no longer my first love.
While I think that there wasn't seriously wrong with me having feelings for her, I definitely did not handle the situation right. And it goes to show that God knows what is best. Given how I was so obsessed with it, I definitely wouldn't not have been a good partner, probably controlling and constantly feeling threatened, and it wouldn't not have worked and things would have become sour.
But that's assuming that I even had a chance. And in my human nature, I still question, did I really? Could I have done anything different? What could I have done to sweep her off her feet? But alas, what good is that for me now?
In my weakness, I'm still finding it hard to let go and move on. I still feel like we're good for each other. I still wonder what I could have done to make it work. But at the end of the day I can only pray that God will continue to lead my steps, move my legs, carry me when I can't walk anymore, and hopefully I'll end up where He wants me to be.
Here's to moving on. Carpe Diem.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Post- Results Reflections
Initially I did not intend to check my results until I got back to Canberra, where I can sit down with a beer in front of my com and brace myself for what is to come.
The results aren't just results. They are an indication of what is to come. They are but the beginning of what would be defined as the rest of my life. And that is scary.
That said, in the end I did. They were okay. Not THAT bad, though I probably could have done better, but I'm thankful that God saw me through. Everything I have, I credit to God. By my own strength, I can but achieve nothing. To those who go by without depending on God, good on you I guess, but I know it is impossible for me.
Anyway enough of the Christian rant. There's probably more to come anyway.
The future seems so uncertain. Graduating with a Actuarial and Finance degree, I must say that I'm not stoked about getting a job. What are my future prospects? A job in an Insurance firm? While I do see the merit of insurance because of the law of large numbers, the industry itself feels too much of a con job. Finance? Feels too much like betting to me ( I know I know it isn't. But I'm the type of person who would rather much invest in a physical asset rather than a piece of paper. In saying that I probably missing the point of finance or generalising. But whatever.) And the corporate world, just seems to much of a monster. A beast whose birth is from the greed and evil of humans as a collective. And me, an anti conformist at heart, how can I live with myself being just another gear that helps turns the hands of such a beast, or the oil that lubricates the wheels of this beast, helping it move forward and grow bigger. Gah. I probably couldn't look at myself in the mirror without hating myself.
And in saying that, I really feel jealous about those people who seem to have it just right with their life, getting the grades that they need (and I'm sure they deserve them), know where their life is headed, have certainty in what the future entails, and looking forward to it. Lucky buggers.
At the end of this post, I'm sure you'd come to the conclusion that I am some spoilt brat who just hasn't grown up, hasn't awoken to the realities of this world, and has to let go of his ideals and just do what it takes to feed myself and put food on my imaginary table to feed my future imaginary family ( There'll be a table and seated are a bunch of stuffed teddy bears. *shudder* I hope I don't become like them freaks who talk to toys and other inanimate objects)
But here I say this: I don't intend to live a life which just fulfills the expectations of the world, or meets the needs of my life. I think it is more worthwhile to live for something bigger, something greater, something of more value and meaning. *Christian-y alert* Turn away if you don't like religious talk. You've been warned. Now that's what being a Christian is about. In realisation of what God and Jesus has done for you, to live a life that reflects God's love. A life that is not lived for self, but in thankfulness and recognition, a life that is for God's will and his people. A life that is not my own, but His now. That is what being a Christian should be. It may sound lofty, unrealistic, and even unattainable, but that is what I shall resolve to do.
Living for Him and His purposes, constantly seeking to do everything for His glory.
Now I wonder, and probably can conclude that I probably failed to do just that through out my undergrad degree.
Let's hope I can do that from now. Whatever that means...
The results aren't just results. They are an indication of what is to come. They are but the beginning of what would be defined as the rest of my life. And that is scary.
That said, in the end I did. They were okay. Not THAT bad, though I probably could have done better, but I'm thankful that God saw me through. Everything I have, I credit to God. By my own strength, I can but achieve nothing. To those who go by without depending on God, good on you I guess, but I know it is impossible for me.
Anyway enough of the Christian rant. There's probably more to come anyway.
The future seems so uncertain. Graduating with a Actuarial and Finance degree, I must say that I'm not stoked about getting a job. What are my future prospects? A job in an Insurance firm? While I do see the merit of insurance because of the law of large numbers, the industry itself feels too much of a con job. Finance? Feels too much like betting to me ( I know I know it isn't. But I'm the type of person who would rather much invest in a physical asset rather than a piece of paper. In saying that I probably missing the point of finance or generalising. But whatever.) And the corporate world, just seems to much of a monster. A beast whose birth is from the greed and evil of humans as a collective. And me, an anti conformist at heart, how can I live with myself being just another gear that helps turns the hands of such a beast, or the oil that lubricates the wheels of this beast, helping it move forward and grow bigger. Gah. I probably couldn't look at myself in the mirror without hating myself.
And in saying that, I really feel jealous about those people who seem to have it just right with their life, getting the grades that they need (and I'm sure they deserve them), know where their life is headed, have certainty in what the future entails, and looking forward to it. Lucky buggers.
At the end of this post, I'm sure you'd come to the conclusion that I am some spoilt brat who just hasn't grown up, hasn't awoken to the realities of this world, and has to let go of his ideals and just do what it takes to feed myself and put food on my imaginary table to feed my future imaginary family ( There'll be a table and seated are a bunch of stuffed teddy bears. *shudder* I hope I don't become like them freaks who talk to toys and other inanimate objects)
But here I say this: I don't intend to live a life which just fulfills the expectations of the world, or meets the needs of my life. I think it is more worthwhile to live for something bigger, something greater, something of more value and meaning. *Christian-y alert* Turn away if you don't like religious talk. You've been warned. Now that's what being a Christian is about. In realisation of what God and Jesus has done for you, to live a life that reflects God's love. A life that is not lived for self, but in thankfulness and recognition, a life that is for God's will and his people. A life that is not my own, but His now. That is what being a Christian should be. It may sound lofty, unrealistic, and even unattainable, but that is what I shall resolve to do.
Living for Him and His purposes, constantly seeking to do everything for His glory.
Now I wonder, and probably can conclude that I probably failed to do just that through out my undergrad degree.
Let's hope I can do that from now. Whatever that means...
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Yashica Electro 35 GSN
New toy! Got it cheap-ish. Condition isn't great. Viewfinder window glass is cracked, there's a dent in the filter ring. I tried to bend it back, but I think I just made it worse.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Imperial Brand Clothing: King
Just fixed my pair of jeans, again.
Got them in 2008 on a trip to Melbourne. The whole process in purchasing them were an adventure in itself. Walking to Fitzroy, which felt like a totally different side to Melbourne, finding All Of The Above which was a really cool store. So long ago.
I think this pair has fixes all over the place. I have a big hole in the left back pocket, a crotch rip which I so dodgy-ly got repaired in SS14, the store next to the Nasi Lemak Fried Chicken/ Wan Tan Mee joint I frequent when I'm back, few holes at the back which I stitched up, and now I guess because the rivet broke, cause I was too fat, this had to happen eventually. I kinda feel proud of my fix though, nice black and blue.
I wouldn't say this is the coolest pair of jeans, cause it isn't. And it's not like it has the best fit or the best fades or whatever. But this is my pair of jeans. And it's part of my story.
But I think it's probably time I get a new pair.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Videos for the discerning eye.
Click the image. It's a link to a website. It's Youtube, after a haircut, a good shave, with a nice Armani suit on. It's basically Youtube and Vimeo videos, hand picked apparently . The interface is nice and clean. And most of the videos are REALLY of good quality, in terms of image quality and content.And this video is really nice. The Wayfarers and bad girl spunk is cool imo.
And this video is really interesting. Such a cool store, and kudos for small business owners! Power to the people.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Floriade 2010
My attempt at videos. Was frustrating working with iMovie. Output quality is really bad imo. Video is not sharp. Oh well.
Taken on Saturday. Was quite a chilled and relaxed event.
4 for 4.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Parkway Drive Deep Blue Tour
2 concerts in 2 weeks. Man, my studies are being neglected. I have an assignment due in 2 weeks. I'm way behind my work and at this rate, I'm not gonna be ready for my finals. Oh well.
Parkway Drive Deep Blue Tour, Royal Theater National Convention Centre, Canberra, 25 September 2010.
Went alone, since I don't know anyone who is into any of the bands. Bought some merch. Got in the hall. Tried to find a nice spot. There were a lot of kids. I would peg them as being around 15-17. They looked pretty bad. After the concert, I saw many of them smoking outside the building, like it's no biggie. I guess it isn't for them. You see kids walking around with smokes here in Australia. Anyway I felt a little intimidated by the crowd. Felt very out of place.
Anyway I managed to find a spot, one or 2 people behind the barrier on the righter side of the stage.
The lineup for the night was: 50 Lions, The Ghost Inside, The Devil Wears Prada, Parkway Drive.
First up was the 50 Lions. Hardcore band. They're ok. I kinda liked their Self Titled 7" but their set was kinda forgetable.
Next was The Ghost Inside. They set up their own gear, which I thought was quite humble and respectable. They opened with "Unspoken" which is a song I quite like. Other songs which I remember on the top of my head was "Faith or Forgiveness" and "Chrono". They weren't as popular among the crowd, but was cool that some of the crowd knew the words. The guitarist Aaron Brooks kinda looked like Owen from Grey's Anatomy. All in all, a good set, felt a bit short though.
After The Ghost Inside were The Devil Wears Prada. There were girls standing in front of me and they were like mad crazy. They were like shouting and screaming, and reaching out to the stage when guitarist Jeremy DePoyster and bassist Andy Trick got to the right side of the stage. DWP was more interactive with the crowd as compared to TGI. Guitarist Jeremy DePoyster shouted something and pointed at the girls in front of me, and Keys James Baney climbed onto the barricade and reached out to the fans. Songs played were "Danger: Wildman", " Assistant To The Regional Manager" and "Outnumbered" just to name a few. Mike Hranica was wild screaming out throughout the set, not lacking in energy and enthusiasm. All in all, good show, but fangirl-ism was a bit annoying. Oh and they also said how they're Christians and they're there doing what they do because of Jesus, which was kinda cool, I guess. Didn't really see the point though as I don't know what that would achieve. Oh well, props for their faith and openess.
This is where I sat.
Parkway Drive
The sea of people.
Last band to play were Parkway Drive. By then, being a short Asian, I decided to move back to the seats and just chill and watch the show from the back. The hall is split into 2, with the floor standing area in the front, and a seperate elevated seating area. Asshole bouncer didn't let me go through, when there were like so many other people sitting in the seated area. But got a nice tip from a friendly dude, I just had to just use another entrance which was not guarded. Thank you random dude. Anyway Thank God I did get to the seats. When PWD played, the crowd just turned into animals. Circle pits. Wall of death. I wouldn't have made it out in one piece. Parkway Drive definitely have a God-like status here in Australia, and I guess Aussies have a lot of pride for their home-grown culture. The PWD set was pretty cool, with fake coconut trees on stage and weird guy with jew-fro crowd surfing on a inflatable boat and mosh camera attached on helmet. Towards the end of the set, the jew-fro clown mooned to crowd. Dispense of free merch by making the crowd scramble for a AFL ball as they did the Wall. Making them reach for free tee by dangling a it from a fishing line. The sea of people jumping up and down like a rough night with waves crashing and water churning. It was wild. PWD played a good mix of oldies and new ones, "Idols and Anchors", "Sleepwalker", "Unrest", "Smoke'em If You've Got'em", "Carrion".
Was tempted to get a PWD shirt that said "What The Fuck Have I Become", a line from their new song "Unrest" but thought it not wise. Instead I got a DWP tee instead.
All in all a good night.
Oh and Matt, if you're reading this, got you a white DWP tee. You like white right
Parkway Drive Deep Blue Tour, Royal Theater National Convention Centre, Canberra, 25 September 2010.
Went alone, since I don't know anyone who is into any of the bands. Bought some merch. Got in the hall. Tried to find a nice spot. There were a lot of kids. I would peg them as being around 15-17. They looked pretty bad. After the concert, I saw many of them smoking outside the building, like it's no biggie. I guess it isn't for them. You see kids walking around with smokes here in Australia. Anyway I felt a little intimidated by the crowd. Felt very out of place.
Anyway I managed to find a spot, one or 2 people behind the barrier on the righter side of the stage.
The lineup for the night was: 50 Lions, The Ghost Inside, The Devil Wears Prada, Parkway Drive.
First up was the 50 Lions. Hardcore band. They're ok. I kinda liked their Self Titled 7" but their set was kinda forgetable.
Frontman Jonathan Vigil
Guitarist Aaron Brooks
Next was The Ghost Inside. They set up their own gear, which I thought was quite humble and respectable. They opened with "Unspoken" which is a song I quite like. Other songs which I remember on the top of my head was "Faith or Forgiveness" and "Chrono". They weren't as popular among the crowd, but was cool that some of the crowd knew the words. The guitarist Aaron Brooks kinda looked like Owen from Grey's Anatomy. All in all, a good set, felt a bit short though.
The Devil Wears Prada.
Guitarist Jeremy DePoyster singing thegirly part clean vocals.
Guitarist Jeremy DePoyster singing the
After The Ghost Inside were The Devil Wears Prada. There were girls standing in front of me and they were like mad crazy. They were like shouting and screaming, and reaching out to the stage when guitarist Jeremy DePoyster and bassist Andy Trick got to the right side of the stage. DWP was more interactive with the crowd as compared to TGI. Guitarist Jeremy DePoyster shouted something and pointed at the girls in front of me, and Keys James Baney climbed onto the barricade and reached out to the fans. Songs played were "Danger: Wildman", " Assistant To The Regional Manager" and "Outnumbered" just to name a few. Mike Hranica was wild screaming out throughout the set, not lacking in energy and enthusiasm. All in all, good show, but fangirl-ism was a bit annoying. Oh and they also said how they're Christians and they're there doing what they do because of Jesus, which was kinda cool, I guess. Didn't really see the point though as I don't know what that would achieve. Oh well, props for their faith and openess.
This is where I sat.
Parkway Drive
The sea of people.
Last band to play were Parkway Drive. By then, being a short Asian, I decided to move back to the seats and just chill and watch the show from the back. The hall is split into 2, with the floor standing area in the front, and a seperate elevated seating area. Asshole bouncer didn't let me go through, when there were like so many other people sitting in the seated area. But got a nice tip from a friendly dude, I just had to just use another entrance which was not guarded. Thank you random dude. Anyway Thank God I did get to the seats. When PWD played, the crowd just turned into animals. Circle pits. Wall of death. I wouldn't have made it out in one piece. Parkway Drive definitely have a God-like status here in Australia, and I guess Aussies have a lot of pride for their home-grown culture. The PWD set was pretty cool, with fake coconut trees on stage and weird guy with jew-fro crowd surfing on a inflatable boat and mosh camera attached on helmet. Towards the end of the set, the jew-fro clown mooned to crowd. Dispense of free merch by making the crowd scramble for a AFL ball as they did the Wall. Making them reach for free tee by dangling a it from a fishing line. The sea of people jumping up and down like a rough night with waves crashing and water churning. It was wild. PWD played a good mix of oldies and new ones, "Idols and Anchors", "Sleepwalker", "Unrest", "Smoke'em If You've Got'em", "Carrion".
Was tempted to get a PWD shirt that said "What The Fuck Have I Become", a line from their new song "Unrest" but thought it not wise. Instead I got a DWP tee instead.
All in all a good night.
Oh and Matt, if you're reading this, got you a white DWP tee. You like white right
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