TotAlLy RAmDoM

I was delighted to see her again. Nothing much has changed; the two of us still go out like we used to, share our food like we used to, tease each other like we used to, and care for each other like we used to. The only different is we are now...friends. This past two weeks had really brought back a lot of good memories. And I will continue treasuring those memories, but life goes on...

It's hard to believe it is already mid February. Looking back over the past month and a half, frankly, I haven't done much. LAZY ME!!! Sometimes I think, is life too easy too comfortable for me? it seems to me I lack the fire a 30 years old man should have, you know like in terms of career, knowledge, or just getting better in general. I mean I definitely want to, but I lack that motivation. Sometimes I think, will it be better for me if I just move out like my brother did? Maybe then I will learn that life is much more difficult than it seems, and maybe then I will have the motivation, the fire to get better. I've always looked at myself as a pretty competitive person. I know I will fight and go a long distance for something I really want. I just need that motivation...

Speaking of distance; Just 10 more days! hundreds of miles and it all come to this. The Pasadena marathon. I am proud of myself for the commitment I've made so far. Man I've really ran A LOT in the past 6 months, hours and hours of running, whether it was on a steaming 104F afternoon, on a freezing 32F morning, on rainy days, whilst I was on my vacation in Hong Kong, around the 西湖 in Hangzhou (where I almost got lost), or on the treadmills during those business trips... It was really a heck of a journey for me. And I sure hope it will pay off big time next week...

Lastly, a song I really like and was listening to it the whole time I was writing this totally random and pointless post; so enjoy...

孫燕姿--相信

突然覺得 我只是一個人 有點孤單 淺淺的憂鬱
我不知道明天 會不會 很美麗
雖然今天天很藍 而雲很白 風很涼

今天日記空白 沒有關係 不必每件事情 都在意
不想工作 不想困擾自己 不必刻意想你
該是我的總會來 就算挑戰 我不走開

一點點你的微笑 已經讓我覺得溫暖
我還不懂堅持 正好讓我學會去愛
我曾經看見困難 變得膽小不夠勇敢
但還是要相信 相信感覺 相信簡單

有一天 等我懂得現實 也許更灰心
至少現在讓我去相信

一點點你的微笑 已經讓我覺得溫暖
我還不懂堅持 正好讓我學會去愛
我曾經看見困難 變得膽小不夠勇敢
但還是要相信 相信感覺 相信簡單
但還是要相信 相信感覺 相信簡單

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.