Blessed Birthday
This years birthday is GREAT and meaningful for me. How did i celebrated my birthday? well not the usual way…
Wat i did was simple. I gave myself a treat. Doing wat i love most. I ponteng all my classes that day (kids dun try this at home). First thing i did the whole day was, to go online (MSN messenger). Chatted with a few fellows. Had nice chats. Then later went for lunch with churchmates.
Went to Gurney Plaza
After that, I went to Gurney Plaza(shopping complex) and lepak there alone. Praise GOD, MPH is finally open, cos theres my favourite lepak spot (its been closed for renovation). I met with a few unexpected ppl in Gurney Plaza. Then terus went to MPH.
Suddenly while i was in MPH, my stomach started growling. I needed to go to the toilet. However… i dun bring tissues. So i have to buy my own. Went to the whole Gurney Plaza, but couldnt find 1. I finally found tissues in Watsons but then, i was too stingy to buy the whole bulk of tissues. So i suffered with it while walking.
Thank GOD, terserampak with a bunch of frens who came to the rescue and gave me 1 pack of tissues. I rushed immediately to do my business.
Lepak in MPH
After tat, i went back to my lepak spot, MPH. Spent at least 1 1/2 hours in the bookstore checking some good books alone ( not everyone likes to go to the bookstore.. kekeke). Finally i saw the book ive always wanted to buy, Romance of the 3 kingdoms. Bought the whole set of 4 books. Im gonna read them after my exams are over. Ive always got this special interest in chinese history and eastern philosophy. Perhaps, it my upbringing and exposure to it. Although im english educated, im very much eastern in my thinking..
Playing FLOORBALL
After that, i went straight to Dalat school for the PFA (Penang Floorball Association) training. When i told ppl i just play floorball to celebrate my birthday, ppl were like.. aiyo kesian, how come no one celebrate it with u. My answer is, this is one of the coolest birthdays i ever had. DOING SOMETHING YOURE PASSIONATE ABOUT. Its something ive always wanted to do. I really enjoyed the training. Playing along side some of the best players in the whole country. Challenging myself. Thats the thrill.
I was the earliest in Dalat. No one was there yet. I said a simple prayer unto GOD and told HIm, all i want is to enjoy myself today. Just let me enjoy FLOORBALL. And i certainly did. There was no trace of intimidation in my mind. No fear. I experienced wat psychologist call FLOW. I was relaxed. And i felt like i was able to dance with the ball using my stick. What others said, didnt bother me. It was a harmony of body and mind… Paradise.
Overview
This years birthday, made me realised many things. I am old now.. keke.. more matured.. yet immatured. My circle of friends have changed. I realised this when i see the sms i received. Ppl whom i dun expect to remember, just pop up and wish me happy birthday. Thanx fellows… ure the best.
Things around me has changed. Ive been attending RGBC for more than a year liao. Its the first year in my lifetime ive attended church every week without fail for more than 52 weeks. 1 year has passed. I have finally found my calling and passion. Most important of all, i turned back to JESUS after wandering in the world alone.
And thanks to HIM, i got back my confidence in myself after suffering from low self esteem. My favourite question last time was.. who am I?
Now i am able to say to myself, i am ready for the challenges ahead. I aint no cry baby no more. Old has passed the new has to come. I have a destiny. And I shall fulfill.
Jesus said, whoever who drinks the water i give, shall thirst no more. Yes… i thirst no more. I lack nothing. Christ has done everything on the cross for me. I dun worry about my future anymore. It seems deem even now. Yet, even with that deem light.. GOD can turn it to shake the world. I have faith in God that if i follow HIM, i will prosper.
everythings changed.. only 1 thing didnt change. hehehe.. im still single and available.. after 23 years.. hahaha… GOD will provide the ultimate 1. I need not worry.
So im finally 23 years old.. yea… im ready to shake this world. Lets shake it together… and live up our dreams.
GOD BLESS YA ALWIZ…
" THE FUTURE IS OURS " - Penang Floorball Association.
Hei Ming Hwee…HAPPY BIRTHDAY man! The Lord bless you and guide you always!
-TomL
happybirthday. romance of the three kingdoms…cool…i’ve been planning to get one set too, but too stingy to get it from MPH (like how you stinged on the tissue). too bad they wont put in the romanceofthethreekingdoms joke. God bless you and may you mature even more in Christ.