Good Reminder

1) Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2) When in doubt, just take the next step.
3) Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4) You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
5) Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
6) Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
7) Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry, God never blinks.
8) Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
9) Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
10) Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
11) It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
12) Light the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
13) Be well-prepared, then go with the flow.
14) Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
15) Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
16) Forgive everyone everything.
17) What other people think of you is none of your business.
18) Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
19) Believe in miracles.
20) God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
21) Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
22) Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
23) Get outside everyday. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
24) If we all thew our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
25) Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
26) The best is yet to come.
27) No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
28) Yield.
29) Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
30) Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
31) When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
32) If you don't ask, you don't get.
33) Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

因為祢先愛我們

除祢以外別無拯救　　因為在天下人間

沒有賜下別的名　　我們可以靠著得救

#站祢面前 我可痊愈　　是因祢為我釘十架

祢的寶血洗我罪　　祢誠然擔當我們的罪#

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因祂受刑罰 我們得平安　因祂受鞭傷 我們得醫治

我們如羊 走迷了路　　祢把我尋回祢身旁

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主耶穌我愛祢　主耶穌我愛祢

因為祢先愛 是我愛祢　因為祢先愛我們

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Something I read

"...每當你按神對你的設計去做你喜愛做的事時，你會越做越好。熱情驅使人追求完美。你若不喜歡一件任務，你便不可能出類拔萃。
不論任何行業，最有成就的人，總是那些出於熱情而非為職責或利益才做的人。我們常聼人說：「為了賺錢，我只好做一份我厭惡的工作，好讓我有一天可以辭職，去做我喜愛的事。」大錯特錯！不要浪費生命在一份不能傳達你心意的工作上。請記著：生命中最偉大的事不是維繫在物質上，有意義的事比金錢更為重要。一位全球首富曾說：「過簡單的生活而敬畏神，勝過富足地生活卻諸多頭痛。」
你不要安於「舒適的人生」，因為「舒適的人生」並不夠好，最終它不能使人滿足。你可以擁有很多物質來過活，卻沒有一樣你可以為之而活的。與其追求「舒適的生活」，不如以能表達你的心的方式來服事神為目標。找出你喜歡做甚麼---神給你甚麼興趣，然後為神的榮耀去做。"

保羅說：「無論做甚麼，都要從心裏做，像是給主做的，不是給人做的，因你們知道從主那裏必得著基業為賞賜。」

6/15/2010

Starting tomorrow this is what I'm going to do!

1) eat every 3-4 hours
2) keep track of every dollar I earn and spend
3) spend 30 min. at least 4 days a week in job hunting
4) 背 a 金句 everyday
5) drink at least 80oz of water everyday

I was really happy yesterday, I've accomplished another new year resolution of mine. I've successfully performed 100 pushup non-stop. YEAH!

Random Thoughts as Always

I've been traveling like a madman lately. I was on the road 5 out of the last 6 weeks. And I think it threw me off a little bit. Looking back at the past two months. Other than work and work-out, I really didn't do much at all. I think it's time to remind myself of my new year resolutions and get back on track before it is too late. I am too good at finding excuses for myself, whatever I do always has a BECAUSE in it. I drank almost everyday when I was traveling BECAUSE I was too stressful; I didn't implement my small meal diet BECAUSE I was eating out all the time; I didn't QT in the morning BECAUSE of the jet lag; I didn't send out any resume BECAUSE it's the NBA playoff...goes on and on. I feel like I am going nowhere...

Something happen lately at work. I really think it's a wake up call from God. I think our firm is going down. I knew we were not doing too well for awhile now, but I never have the sense of urgency until these couple of days. Last week, one of our partners left the firm. This week, I heard there will be a lawsuit between the partners. Well...actually I should have seen the red flags earlier. My boss used to work long hours but now rarely work past 3pm. The other partner is always "work from home" now. There was no direct deposit for the last three payroll period. I should have seen this coming, But I know this is bad when I learn that we are not renewing our CalCPA VP program. That is a continuing professional education (CPE) program, and it's a requirement for all CPA firm who is practicing attestation services. I cannot say for sure that the firm is closing out anytime soon, but it definitely does not look very promising now...

I was really stressful this afternoon. I have deadline to meet by this week. At the same time I have to prepare for my trip for next week. And on top of all that knowing I could be unemployed at any moment just make me very moody this afternoon. So what did I do? I work out like crazy after work. It's my way of "to get out". It works...for a moment, I can really turn my mind off for awhile. I guess my brain was too busy dealing with the pain that it forget how to think or something. Too bad I can't just work-out all day long. And after the shower when the pain is gone, the stress come back. I suddenly remember what I've read repeatedly from QT almost everyday. I should submit myself to God, and let God share my burden, instead of just doing it myself. That is definitely easily said than done. I found out today even though I always said things like 'to let God be my shepherd and lead my way' in my prayers. But when things start going out of the ordinance, the first thing I found myself doing today was...updating my resume, talking to friends, browsing for jobs...etc. Instead, the first thing I should be doing was, to pray. Um...not good Edmond not good!

But well...at least now I realize that, I actually feel calmer. Looking back my 30 years, I had my ups and downs but God still always somehow would find ways to get me back on track. There would be no exception this time. I know all I need to do is to pray and to do what God had taught me to do, and I know HE will take care of the rest. Amen.