30 YEARS OLD!

Today, I turn 30 years old. Earlier my mom asked me how is it feel like to be 30. um...I am happy of course (it's my birthday afterall) but at the same time I feel a bit odd! I guess I am just not quit ready to turn 30 yet. By that, I mean I don't think I have done enough under my belt to be a 30 years old. I don't know, maybe it is just my preconception on age or something. But I've always thought a man should have certain accomplishments or be at a certain stage in life to be at his 30s. And clearly I am not there quit yet. But having said that, looking back at the past 30 years there were so many things I am thankful for. Like my family, my friends, my health, my career...etc. I know I had never really work hard for any of those, but yet God has granted me with them. Thank you!

Here are some pictures from today to share :)

My birthday cake ^^

A 30 years old man

My mom and I

Family picture :)

Time to make my birthday wishes...

Champaign time

Alright, this thing is harder to open than I thought...

Champaign!!!

Cheers!

Piano

Last week, I started playing piano again. I had not practice it since probably highschool, and that showed. I had a tough time just doing scales. It appeared that my left and right hand had forgotten how to communicate to each other or something. It took them awhile before they start talking again. Anyways, I've chosen an relatively easy piece to start and I've recorded it with my iphone to share ^^ Enjoy!

UNRESERVED LOVE

A really nice song to share. Hope you'll like it :)



I've always been told love won't survive,
Promises will turn into lies,
The world just thinks love comes and passes through,
It never lasts pure and true.

But I still believe love can last,
It's your unfailing love that gives me rest,
You were there when I needed you most,
I'll never walk all alone.

On the cross you died and took away my curse/sin,
Love so wondrous no one ever could deserve,
Your bleeding hands proved your love unreserved,
You're my greatest joy and treasure on the earth.

Make my life a fragrant offering I pray,
Help me Lord to serve you truly every day,
Through tears and joy I'll give you all my praise,
Let the whole world know your love and grace.

6 years

A few days ago, trying to fulfill one of my 2010 resolution, I dusted off the Bible my mom once gave me as a gift which had been sitting on my shelf for years. When I opened it I saw this note: '得神恩典知神在，得神眷顧快追隨。媽共勉 零三年聖誕'.

Damn! I can't believe it has been six years since my mom had given me that Bible. And I can't believe it can take me six freaking years before I start reading it. Time flies by like crazy and it is no secret. I can totally see myself getting older and older every once in awhile. Man I just wish this is 2003 again, I am sure I could accomplish so much more if so. But time will never go back, and that is why I need to learn how to use them wisely from now on. Frankly, this is not the first time I feel this way, but I think it is still a very good reminder. I got to make sure I won't feel this way again six years later.

Priority Edmond Priority! Start learning the priority of things and start using your time on things that has value. 共勉之.

SF4 Supper!!!

2010

It's new year again! Ever since 2007 I had been making new year resolutions every year, and there is no exception for 2010. I am not sure whether it is because I am going to be 30 soon or what, but I feel like there are so much I want to accomplish this year. Here they are:

1) Finish reading the New Testament - I am really ashame to admit that this is not a new resolution to me. But I surely I will get it done this year!

2) Find a girlfriend - Well I know this one is not really a resolution as to a certain degree it is out of my control. But well, let's just say it will definitely be on my wish/to-do list in 2010.

3) Finish the Pasadena marathon within 5 hours - To be candid, 26.2 miles is really a bit too much for me. I think I won't be running any full marathon anytime soon after this one, so let's make it a good one.

4) Better money management - To be more specific to maintain a budget control and keep track of all my income and expenses accordingly.

5) Learn Chinese input - Why not?

6) To learn 10 new songs - Why only 10? because I sucks now, I haven't play piano in over 10 years. I think it will take me awhile just to learn one new song.

7) Implement the small meals throughout the day diet - I've tried this diet a few times before but failed. But since I've heard so much good things about it, I've decided to give it another shot.

8) Able to do 100 push up, 200 sit up and 30 pull up non-stop - I am going to youtube it later so I can show my son in the future that his dad was a strong guy too.

9) Find a new and better job - Yes! It's time!

10) Buy a house - This one is tough. There is no way I can come up with the down payment without any assistance. And even if I can somehow come up with it, it can easily take me more than a year just to find the right one. But having said that, I'm still going to try my best...we'll see about that.

Those are a lot of resolutions to accomplish in a year. So I guess it means less facebook and TV for me in 2010. Not a bad thing indeed.