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Olympus e500 vs Olympus e30

2010-09-11T21:16:00.007+08:00

The reason i came back to this blog after more than 2 years (wow!) is because i felt i really needed to show the world the benefits of upgrading a camera, namely, from the Olympus e500 to e30.

I think you can see the differences:

By e500

By e30

Settings are 11mm (11-22mm lens), 1/15, f2.8, ISO250, AWB for both cameras.
Both images are unedited except for resizing. Just ignore the image quality as that's not the purpose of this test. You can see that somehow the e30 produces a much brighter photo. Also, the auto white balance is much more realistic on the e30 than the e500. I was shocked when i realised these big differences under low light. I've tried to use the same settings for both cameras so if someone thinks i might have turned something on on the e30 which results in this, do let me know.

Apart from what you can see in the photos, the auto focusing on the e30 is significantly faster too. The very first time i used it to shoot a scene blew me away already. It's that much faster. Don't get me wrong. When i bought the e500 in 2007, i loved it. It performs very well outdoors or with natural light and gives great natural colors. The only gripe i have about it is what it lacks which the e30 doesn't.

So if you are an Olympus user and considering whether to upgrade to an e30, you definitely won't be disappointed.

2008-08-25T20:07:00.001+08:00

I chanced upon this video. I love songs with very meaningful lyrics and this is one of them.

Researcher says California Adventists are America's 'Blue Zone'

2008-08-03T20:35:00.002+08:00

Author Buettner's new book details longevity secrets of modern-day Methuselahs

I think it's pretty cool that Adventists who keep the Sabbath are getting the spotlight here.

2008-07-28T11:20:00.005+08:00

Was just listening to David Assherick's sermon about Mission and Identity.

If you are a Seventh-day Adventist, there are 6 non-negotiables that strongly identifies our mission. 6 pillars upon which the church stands or falls. There are other issues that those within the church can debate about until the cow comes home, but these 6 are what is sure and true as there has been overwhelming evidence to prove its exactness beyond a shadow of a doubt. I'm not talking about common beliefs of mainstream christians like baptism, trinity, salvation because it has been "accepted by the mainstream to be true already" but especially distinct beliefs that makes Adventists stand out.

The 6 are:
Sabbath
Scripture
Spirit of Prophecy
Sanctuary
State of the dead
Second coming

A brief description of each one is here.

I personally believe that a study of these beliefs especially would solidify your faith in Adventism. If you find someone wavering in church attendance even though that person has been through bible study from someone, it's because that person hasn't been fully convinced or exposed enough to the fundamental beliefs of what Adventists stand for and has not as a result established the Adventist Identity within them.

It takes conviction and full belief for someone to do something. It includes doing something crazy too. I remember the time i was still in Junior College 2 (18yrs old). I was having lunch one day and my economics lecturer sat opposite me. The conversation went on until he asked me which church i attended. I said i attended Jurong Seventh-day Adventist Church. He hesitated a while and mentioned whether i knew there were some doctrines that were not right. At that period of my life, i was just attending church because my parents brought me along and longed to go back home after worship service, not even staying for lunch. But his reply somehow made me want to study the beliefs of the church i attended. Because if i was wrong, i wanted to know it and if i was right, my conscience would be clear to continue following my parents. So i went on to study for a month everyday i came back from school about the most distinctive doctrine which is the Sabbath. I read and studied from the bible and other writings for and against the Sabbath. After that month, i found out that my parents were right. Not only did my faith in my church grew greatly but i had established the Adventist identity within me that would find me being very rooted in the Adventist church. After that i went on to study more of the other doctrines and the roots and Adventist Identity grew stronger. Since then, i've come to realise that it's only through being convinced of something, that you would do it consistently no matter what. If i didn't study much about the Sabbath, i most likely wouldn't mind attending ECAs or taking exams/tests on Sabbath. I probably know that the 7th day is the Sabbath but so what? But since now i'm convinced about the importance of it, i try my best to keep it.

I believe Bible study can bring about a change in my church that would solidify our identity and hasten the 2nd coming.

If we lose our identity, our mission will crumble. Because identity drives mission, and mission in turn strengthens identity. - David Assherick

What the new job-lingo really means

2008-06-15T21:26:00.001+08:00

"Join our fast-paced company": We have no time to train you.
"Casual work atmosphere": We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up.
"Must be deadline-oriented": You'll be six months behind schedule on your first day.
"Some overtime required": Some time each night and some time each weekend.
"Duties will vary": Anyone in the office can boss you around.
"Must have an eye for detail": We have no quality control.

2008-05-01T19:12:00.002+08:00

A HDR photo from my balcony

2008-05-01T19:02:00.002+08:00

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Challenges Facing Youth Today

2008-05-01T15:27:00.001+08:00

Youth need the following 3 factors:

1) They must be able to articulate their beliefs.
2) They must have friends within the congregation.
3) They must be involved in a personally-meaningful ministry.

New lens!

2008-03-25T20:58:00.006+08:00

I got an 11-22mm lens just a few days ago and i am so far impressed by the wide angle it has compared to my 14-45mm. The shot below is a comparison.

And i thought of taking a shot of my living room. Below are separate shots using both lenses. You can tell which is the wider angle and notice the big difference.

(above with the 14-45mm)

(above with the 11-22mm)

And for fun, i thought i'll clone myself.

2008-01-29T23:31:00.001+08:00

tonight is the first time i'm frustrated talking to 2 weird ppl separately on msn. they both think i'm making a mountain out of a molehill when i was merely trying to stick to the issue at hand and clarify things before jumping to the next issue. Why can't they just explain what they meant instead of talking about other things? Personally i haven't met any other people who are like that...so i think they are both weird..everytime i want to talk a simple issue with them, they can go on and on and not handle the issue..if i ask them a yes/no question, they would not say yes or no...

well...

WTF Happened to Road Rash?

2007-12-23T10:17:00.000+08:00

This brings back memories of me during my secondary school days...i played road rash 1 and 2 and absolutely was addicted to the game. I could ride a bike and punched the living daylights out of fellow bikers and even police. Read there's going to be a comeback..let's see.

http://www.tweak3d.net/forums/articles/wtf-happened-road-rash-31340

Investing wholeheartedly with God checklist

2007-12-09T16:28:00.001+08:00

Read this from the book Every Woman's Battle.

Finding The Love You Want

Maybe you are thinking, Oh, I've been hearing that all my life! The answer to all my problems is "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!!" I know Jesus but i've never felt complete satisfaction with Him, wither! If that's the case, I can understand why you might challenge what I'm saying. But i know from experience that what i say is true, and so do many women i know. And i can't help but wonder if you have really invested yourself wholeheartedly in pursuing a satisfying relationship with God? I encourage you to honestly answer the following questions:

Have I really invested much time getting to know God personally and intimately?

Do I read the Bible searching for clues as to God's character and plan for my life?

Have I given God as many chances as I have given other men?Fantasy?Internet chat rooms?

Have I ever made the choice to pray or to dance to worship music or to go for a walk with God instead of picking up the phone to call a guy when i'm lonely?

Are there moments spent alone (masturbating, fantasizing, reading or looking at inappropriate materials, and so on) that I ignore God's presence in an attempt to satisfy myself?

Do I believe that God can satisfy every single need I have?

Am I willing to test this belief by letting go of all the things, people, and thoughts that I use to medicate my pain, fear, or loneliness, and becoming totally dependent upon God?

Changing your autopilot

2007-10-14T22:07:00.000+08:00

This is extracted from Purpose Driven Life Chapter 23.

To change your life, you must change the way you think. Behind everything you do is a thought. Every believer is motivated by a belief, and every action is prompted by an attitude. God revealed this thousands of years before psychologists understood it: "Be carefully how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts."

Imagine riding in a speedboat on a lake with an automatic pilot set to go east. If you decide to reverse and head west, you have two possible ways to change the boat's direction. One way is to grab the steering wheel and physically force it to head in the opposite direction from where the autopilot is programmed to go. By sheer willpower you could overcome the autopilot, but you would feel constant resistance. Your arms would eventually tire of the stress, you'd let go of the steering wheel, and the boat would instantly head back east, the way it was internally programmed.

This is what happens when you try to change your life with willpower: You say, "I'll force myself to eat less...exercise more..quit being disorganized and late." Yes, willpower can produce short-term change, but it creates constant internal stress because you haven't dealt with the root cause. The change doesn't feel natural, so eventually you give up, go off your diet, and quit exercising. You quickly revert to your old patterns.

There is a better and easier way: Change your autopilot - the way you think. The Bible says, "Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think." Your first step in spiritual growth is to start changing the way you think. Change always starts first in your mind. The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way you feel influences the way you act. Paul said, "There must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes."

2007-10-10T16:23:00.001+08:00

Your EQ is 140

50 or less: Thanks for answering honestly. Now get yourself a shrink, quick!
51-70: When it comes to understanding human emotions, you'd have better luck understanding Chinese.
71-90: You've got more emotional intelligence than the average frat boy. Barely.
91-110: You're average. It's easy to predict how you'll react to things. But anyone could have guessed that.
111-130: You usually have it going on emotionally, but roadblocks tend to land you on your butt.
131-150: You are remarkable when it comes to relating with others. Only the biggest losers get under your skin.
150+: Two possibilities - you've either out "Dr. Phil-ed" Dr. Phil... or you're a dirty liar.

What's Your EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?

2007-10-07T23:26:00.000+08:00

Just this morning, as i was reading the Sunday Times, i came across this photo. AHHH i recognized it instantly because i've seen this person at Maxwell Food Center just on friday!

And if that's not enough, cy sent me this. It was taken last week when i was in penang and we had went to a shopping mall to check out the malaysian idols.

2007-10-07T08:54:00.000+08:00

Guess who's the introvert.

Excerpt from http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Fenn19.html

There’s intensity, focus, concentration, ignoring unimportant things in the surroundings, self awareness at all time and perhaps a noticeable lack of enthusiasm when social events are proposed. On the other hand, here are some things introverted kids won’t do: mug it up, get lost in the energy of the crowd, react to peer pressure or forget who they are.

2007-10-07T08:01:00.000+08:00

Taken from Purpose Driven Life Chapter 16

It is not enough just to say relationships are important; we must prove it by investing time in them. Words alone are worthless. "My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action." Relationships take time and effort, and the best way to spell love is "T-I-M-E."

The essence of love is not what we think or do or provide for others, but how much we give of ourselves. The most desired gift of love is not diamonds or roses or chocolate. It is focused attention. Love concentrates so intently on another that you forget yourself at that moment. Attention says, "I value you enough to give you my most precious asset - my time." Whenever you give your time, you are making a sacrifice, and sacrifice is the essence of love. Jesus modeled this: "Be full of love for others, following the example of Christ who loved you and gave Himself to God as a sacrifice to take away your sins."

You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving. "God so loved the world that he gave..." Love means giving up - yielding my preferences, comfort, goals, security, money, energy, or time for the benefit of someone else.

Are you spending time with God and your loved ones?

The Top 10 Ways to Market to Introverts (you know, the ones with the high income)

2007-10-04T17:34:00.000+08:00

Got this from http://topten.org/public/AF/AF633.html

Statistics indicate that introverts make up 10-30% of the general population but as IQ increases, the proportion of introverts rises dramatically. Since there is a correlation between intelligence and income, you target more introverts as buying power rises. The greater the price of the product or service you are marketing, the greater the chance you are selling to an introvert. It pays to understand your audience.

There are some critical differences in the way introverts initiate consumer dialogue, process information, make decisions and put their decisions into dollars and cents.

1. Introverts are territorial. This includes their personal space.

Introverts don't like interruptions, uninvited visits or phone calls. What's new about that? you may be asking. No one likes telemarketers. But here's the difference that you need to know. Whereas extroverts will huff, puff, hit the high blood pressure button, yell, take a drink or hit somebody, they do answer the phone. Introverts get an unlisted number, a fancy answering machine and they turn the ringer off. Also they have no qualms whatsoever about hanging up on you or closing the door in your face. This is the reasoning: if you are rude enough to invade their private space, you are sub human and they treat you that way. Jackie Kennedy was an introvert who hit photographers with her purse when they got too close to her.

I don't have an unlisted number and i don't slam the door on people. And more important i don't hang up on people. I find that so rude. But if you're a stranger getting too close to me, i'll push you away.

2. Introverts love to read.

See that person over there on the cruise reading the small print on the cereal box? That's an introvert. See that woman across the aisle there, actually reading the inflight magazine? That, too, is an introvert. Whoever thought about putting advertisements in elevators and inside toilet doors had introverts in mind. Well ... it's better than having to talk to the other people in the elevator!!

Yeah. It's not just books that i read, but those small stuff...you know..stuff that you can read when you've nothing else to do

3. Introverts, despite appearances, are not shy and they are frequently not braindead just because they don't say anything while you are talking to them.

Never assume you have reached your introverted audience just because you have talked to them. As you leave (and make it quick), put a fact sheet on their desk and tell them you would like to hear from them in a few days if they have any thoughts or interest.

hmm...yeah i do need time to think sometimes.

4. Introverts are not impressed by personality.

Having none ourselves, except the one we drag out on State Occasions :-) we do not put any value on yours. Please don't be cute, peppy, positive, enthusiastic or motivating. Instead, be polite, know your stuff, get to the point, leave written material and invite a response at a later date.

Agree..don't be a fake especially. Be yourself. I see fakeness usually in salespeople.

5. The assumptions, guiding principles, underlying beliefs and expectations of introverts are so different from the extroverted majority that you may not even realize you have a bad map to the territory. May I give you a few examples.

A client of mine recently complained that her husband was impressed with a woman we'll call Monrovia because she hung out with movie stars and threw their names around. My client posed the question, "Why is he impressed with that? We don't even know these people." She was quite serious.

A young man was having trouble with his career and had failed again to establish a permanent position for himself as a commnity college professor despite talent and dedication. A peppy extrovert suggested that he make the best of it. "At least tell people you got a better offer but it won't materialize for a few more months. Do a little window dressing. That way you won't feel like such a loser." His reply: "That's ridiculous. I am very disappointed and what other people think about it makes no difference at all."

I guess i'm like that sometimes..if it doesn't affect me, why bother?

6. Introverts hate being rushed.

This means N O H Y P E. Never. Not ever. No hype.

Not only does it not work, it is exhausting to introverts because we give energy while extroverts take energy. As every introvert in the world is only too aware, people who use hype suck more energy that should be legally possible in 52 states.

I won't say i'm not affected by HYPE, but sometimes i may find it irritating or of no effect. I usually look below the hype to find out the quality.

7. Introverts are greatly afraid of making mistakes in public and of humiliation in public during a learning period.

If you have a new product or service for them to try, make sure they will be able to do this in private. Give clear instructions and a demonstration. Then leave it with them and go!

A brilliant introvert I know has many interests and hobbies beyond her career as an attorney. She is an intense amateur astrologer. As a result of her interest in astrology, she became curious about astronomy and the Night Sky. Her daughter surprised her on her birthday with a gift basket that contained a Night Sky map, a flashlight covered with red cellphane, several printouts about the mythology of the constellations and suggested that take their chairs up on the roof to get at it.

Bad idea. The woman couldn't figure out how to relate the scale of the map to the stars in the sky and became absolutely speechless with mortification and humiliation because of the presence of a third party as well.

Sound ridiculous? Not to your favorite introvert.

true..i like to find things out by myself unless you've the patience and non-critical or prideful attitude to guide me then i'm willing.

8. Introverts hate small talk.

If you would like to make an excellent first impression, be polite and come quickly to the point. Above all, don't ask personal questions and by that I mean things you think don't matter such as how many children I have or what work my husband does.

I find that i don't have an inclination to talk about myself. Most of the time i'll direct the conversation to the other party. Hmmm..i think i should change that.

9. Introverts hate phones and especially cell phones.

Don't expect a return phone call. We figure, why bother someone when we can dash off a note, leave a message on an answering machine or click off an email.

Above all else, do not use your cell phone in our presence. Introverts are hysterically vexed by what we consider this ultimate rudeness. If you want me to give it you straight, we also think you are pathetic because you can't be alone for a moment with yourself.

well...if you come out with me for 2 hours and spend 1 hour talking on the phone, then i'll be pissed unless you've a good reason why you did so...for eg..sweet talking your gf when she's angry, counselling a person against suicide or saying your last words to your dying loved one.

10. Introverts say what they mean.

No means no.

Not really...i'm flexible with changing my answers if i find a better solution.

Toughest Car

2007-10-03T22:35:00.000+08:00

When you think about fast cars, you think about Ferrari, Lambhorghini, Porsche. When you think about reliability, you think about Renault, Audi. But when you think about Toughness, what car comes to mind?

Putting God First

2007-09-26T14:41:00.000+08:00

Just this morning while chatting with chew yan, she suddenly raised the idea about Putting God First. The following are my thoughts so far on this oft-quoted christian cliche.

I hear countless times about the need to Put God First in our lives. It becomes a cliche somewhat and after a while, when i hear it, it becomes of no effect. I hear so much of it that i don't even question the fact that we need to put God first. It's like a McDonals ad where it keeps bombarding people on the media. It's so effective that even though i might initially don't have a preference for McDonalds (the fries are too salty, the pattis not that fantastic, the bread abit plain), i have come to treat McDonalds like a friend because of all the hype about it. Even though i don't know what exactly is so great about it, but it's become my friend. So so what? Whenever i'm in need of a drink of a snack and an outlet is nearby, i just head to it without hesitation over other fast food outlets. It's similar to the phrase "Putting God First". It becomes your friend coz you hear so much of it. But the problem is, do you really understand what it means to Put God First? Do you really know what's so great about McDonalds?

Being the inquisitive sort, i found a new challenge and that is to find out what it really means. First, i decided to put my work last to pursue this new challenge.(hopefully my boss doesn't see what i'm doing) Second, i began to think how exactly i Put God First in my own life. What came to mind was Obedience to God. But what does that mean? It means being who God wants you to be.(And, i just realised i'm doing circular thinking) Third, i started to search online for answers.

Putting God First:

1) Regular Devotional time with God. This includes reading the Bible, prayer and meditation on His word. You can get up 15 mins earlier for this purpose. For me right now, i've been getting up at 7am so i can have a quiet time of about 20-25 mins before i head to the bathroom. I've been memorizing some bible verses so part of my devotional time is in meditation on those verses. You can also have a nightly devotional time too before you sleep. Make sure you end your day earlier so you can have those minutes of quality time.

2) Communicate with God throughout the day. God loves us and He always wants to communicate with us in some way, any way. And whenever we turn our attention to Him, He drops everything He's doing and listens. A bad monday morning at work? Talk to God about it, complain, ask for strength or if you can even, give thanks. Facing a crossroad and you don't know what to do? Seek God for advice. Tell Him about the possible options and ask for wisdom. Having a happy time? Don't forget God! God wants to be a part of the fun too! Thank Him for allowing you to experience a happy time.

3) Serve in ministry/ies in church. In an environment where nearly everyone believes in God, it's where you can work together in daily church activities. And it's not just the act of serving, but the effort you put inside that matters too. Give not only quality time but quality results as you serve. If you're in charge of taking video for the whole worship service, do it well. Remember that what your viewers ultimately see is in your control! Represent the sermon well. Keep the speaker always in your camera screen. In charge of the PA? Make sure to turn on the mic when someone wants to use it otherwise he will keep testing 123. Focus your attention on what you're doing and do it well. Even if people come and talk to you, don't let it distract you from what you're doing. But if you find that you're ignoring a great deal of people because of the many ministries you're in, then you might want to change that by re-arranging your priorities.

4) Serve others. "Husbands and wives can listen to each other. Parents and children can be attentive to one another. God cares about how we are with each other." God feels hurt when we treat someone else with disrespect or if we have fights because He knows that things doesn't have to be this way. Have a car? Help transport people home sometimes becauase they live far away and it's late. Have money? Donate to charity knowing that it'll help someone or donate to someone you know in need of it like if they need to fund their studies. Be kind to people. Say nice things and compliment them to lift up their spirits. God loves it if people are happy. See litter in the church sanctuary? Pick it up and get rid of it. See the aircon and lights not off when everyone's not needing the room? Turn them off. See the tap running in the toilet? Turn it tight or go down and turn the valve off.

5) Serve yourself. Plan to take care of yourself. It makes sense that if you want to serve well in any way, that you need a good body and mind. Just as we set aside time for people and God, we must also set quality time off for ourselves to eat and rest. It's not healthy to sacrifice sleep and food even though you may be doing church work. God wants you to be healthy, happy people. So you need to eat well and rest well so you can be fit enough to continue the first 4 points above with the right attitude.

In conclusion, the "Putting God First" principle is summed up this way:

Matt 22:37-40. Jesus said to him," 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself'. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.(NKJ)

Now if you excuse me, i need to put my work first.

love and commitment

2007-09-13T22:49:00.000+08:00

Got this from Mei Jye's blog.

Love is really a commitment not just excitement, a decision not just passion, a covenant set in God's presence before the fall not just a twosome fulfillment.

It needs cultivation and nurturing so that it will blossom and bear fruit. Through the wings of storms, love grows stronger and firmer.

Alot of times, couples would find it tough to stay together in a relationship. In this article, it says:

You may wonder, “Are we still in love?” or “Is this relationship still worthwhile?” If those thoughts don’t come up, that’s a red flag.

As quoted earlier on, love is a commitment. It is also a choice to stay committed to a person and not even thinking about getting together with someone else. After all, the grass might not really be greener on the other side.
Even though it's frustrating and painful at times, it's the level of openness the couple has to discuss things with each other to explore on how to improve on the relationship. Ultimately each person would love to marry someone who is in tune with each other's likes and dislikes, and knowing exactly which buttons to push to make each other happy. Growing a relationship needs time to nurture and much effort. Time, because every learning process takes time. Effort, because to not take each other for granted, to see the other in a fresh perspective everyday, to remind yourself of the good points of your partner even though the bad points seem so glaring.

Most importantly, the key to a loving relationship is having a good spiritual life and an ever open heart towards each other.

Learn something new each day for a week

2007-09-09T19:57:00.000+08:00

This is my post to learn something new each day for a week. Certain things i put may be too boring to readers but i just want to see how it goes as i try not to take my daily life for granted and pause and think what i have learnt today. Of course i would expect to learn more than 1 thing, but i'll just include what i feel comfortable to include here.

Sep 13: Found out how to get from singapore to senai airport. Take bus 170 blue plate from kranji mrt to kotaraya II terminal or take CW-1 which is about $1. Go to City Lounge and buy a bus ticket for the Senai airport bus(RM8) which has intervals of about 45 mins average. Get an updated schedule before you go. This one is correct as of 13 Sep 07. It took me 1.5 hours to get from Senai Airport to my home at Sunset Way, Clementi.

Sep 9: Learnt how to play sardines. It's something like hide and seek except there'll be one person in a group chosen to hide somewhere of his own choosing and the rest of us has to find him. Once a member of the group finds him, he will join him in hiding. It goes on like this until the last member finds him and gets to be the next person to hide.
Sep 8: Cadaver. A dead body, especially one intended for dissection.

Farewell class

2007-09-07T23:24:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was my last day of Advanced Korean course. I had waited for this day to come as i longed for the freedom that i could have from weeks to come. I would have more time rather than go to class each week and to study at other times. I would also be able to re-align and adjust my priorities ever since i started learning korean in January. What needs my attention is currently church work and my own relationship with my gf. Both of which probably hasn't got my quality attention as much as i wanted. And since i'm in a long distance relationship, it makes it even more necessary to make sure whatever i do is thoughtful for her as we're not physically nearby so we don't get to enjoy the interpreting of other communication cues.

Close to the end of the class, katherine (our teacher) brought out 2 korean language books and mentioned that we have only covered the equivalent of half the first book. All along i've wondered why this course was called Advanced when it wasn't really Advanced. She said that it was about Beginner III instead. And as usual, she wanted me to join for Advanced II or whatever the school calls it. This time i had less interest to sign up as i had longed for this day of freedom and the idea of continuing wasn't that appetizing. And she was quite persistent as she tried to get the girls to persuade me to join the next class and asked Andrew to join too so i would have more reason to join. This morning she had personally emailed me and andrew persuading us to sign up.

She's a wonderful teacher and very concerned about the student's korean language proficiency and i would join if i had a longer break between courses or more time. But they only announced a 1 week break before the next class and i thought i couldn't spare the time so right now i'm determined not to sign up. Also, the fee has increased by $40 to $340. Apparantly it's still much cheaper but still to me it's not about the money but the time that i so dearly treasure. I do hope that i'll be able to tutor under her if i get back to continue my korean study as it doesn't seem that she has any intention to teach Advanced II at a later time. It's almost as if once she teaches this class, she's out of here. But i think i might be wrong again. She tell us that she's teaching another class, maybe intermediate and in there there's an american guy who is in that class because he had a korean girlfriend. It's understandable that when you have a partner, you'd want to use all ways and means to connect with her. At the end of the class, we were treated to her home-cooked korean "chap chay"..that's supposed to be in korean but i can't korean in this blog...well someone said it's vermicilli. And it was supremely delicious!! I've not had such delicious noodles in a long time. It's something like glass noodles but it's slightly thicker and softer. She put alot of sesame oil which made it so oily..but i loved it still..lol. Also inside were some small sliced onions.

And here's the one and only shot of me and the teacher.

It's important to have plans and goals in your life. And the most immediate goal is to plan what we're gonna do once she and her family comes down next week. argh!!!!so fast!!so little time!!!parents coming too!!streeeeeeeeesssssssssssss!!!lol...just kidding...

I think for a start, i should be more conscious of how i live my daily life. So often i take for granted that the usual day has passed me by without any fan-fare. This time i will try to blog each day of 1 new thing that i have learnt. Let me see, i'll give a trial of 1 week.

2007-09-03T22:57:00.000+08:00

Before i showered, i thought i'll take the wonderful sky out the window..but apparantly it didn't turn up so well in picture.

Calcutta is Everywhere

2007-08-31T23:13:00.000+08:00

This is the best spiritual thought i've had in months.

"Suffering here(Calcutta) is much more physical, much more material. But in some other places where our sisters are working, suffering is much deeper and also it's more hidden. You can find Calcutta all over the world if you have eyes to see. Not only to see, but to look."- Mother Theresa.

"Unto each one of us He has given us a special gift. Maybe i can peel only potatos. And i must put that peeling of potatos beautifully. That's my love for God in action. It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. That's more important to Almighty God and to ourselves."- Mother Theresa.