A new start

Walk on, walk on, walk on...

Can't go back now.

Let time fly

for this is one thing I must let go of.

My sacrifice.

No regrets.

Peace out!

:)

Flattered

Mummy posted up a recipe she saw in a magazine which I cooked (with a lil help from Kakak and mum).

It turned out alright... I guess.

I enjoy cooking, and I really love it when people compliment me when it's good (or not).

For me, cooking is like chemistry. Some people follow the exact steps and ingredients which is good when you're doing chem... but I love to venture if it comes to food! I love to 'modify' (that's why I had really bad results during A Levels' chemistry practical... I recall a small explosion and breaking a flask cause I mixed a potent cocktail of chem which I was told not to.. *curiosity kills*) recipes and mix in ingredients which I think would compliment the overall dish.

So far, all my 'experiments' were pretty good and people who ate them did enjoy. :)

Anyways, I was flattered by a few bloggers who commented my recent 'modified' recipe at my mum's awesome blog, 'A Daily Obsession'.

Extracted comments:

MP:

"wipes off saliva", terri, u sure know how to tease with that gorgeous looking soup :P
Mushrooms are our favourite too. Thank Ming for this recipe, it is a "must cook" for my family.
:)

Zurin:

Can I a that adopt Ming? pleeease? That soup looks os very good I wouldnt eat anything else!

Ming's mom:

zurin: if only you offered when he was 15-18--i was ready to give him away, reward included!now he's better (we still fight, but not like b4) n yes, he cooks like jamie, michael and the guy who grills :))

So you see food connects people and connects us with memories. The good stuff. :)

And when you are good at it, share it with your family and friends, receive the compliments you deserve!

So why don't you guys get away from your computer and cook something awesome now!

Try and experiment. Pimp your kari flavoured maggie mee with a wee bit of fresh santan. Trust me it will make a difference!

Some of my experiments and creations! ;D

My 1st creation! A must try for you Bovril or marmite lovers! You will either love it or hate it... like durian! >:D

Photo and recipe @ Chicky Egg

What I ate in Melbourne during exam period! =S Compliments to Yi for teaching how to use and grill things in a oven.

Photo by Ming

My 1st time making Panna Cotta with my mum's recipe (didn't wan to screw it up xD) for LifeGroup.

Photo by me (the picture at my mum's blog is more presentable!) and recipe @ A Daily Obsession

The modified soup recipe from Australian Homes & Garden magazine. I loved it.

Photo and recipe @ A Daily Obsession

Alright! I'm off to bed! ;)

Mum's gonna kill me if she finds out the time I posted this up! :P

Peace out!

:)

14 Days Left

Time does fly eh?

Like the header says, I only have 14 days left here in KK.

I'm gonna so miss my friends, loved ones and the food. So that's why I'm planning to spend as much time as I can and stuff myself full with Malaysian food before I head back!

I'm looking forward in getting back to Melbourne too. Life there is just awesome! The food, culture, people (from different nationalities), places... all of them combined to give you a mind blowing taste of Aussie goodness at its best!

I also can't wait to start studying again! I just got enrolled into 2nd year Electrical and Computer Systems engineering in Monash! =) I think grandpa and dad wanted me to enter civil but I declined. =/ Anyways, it would me another... 3 or 3.5 years till I graduate and become a full fledge ECS engineer! WOAH!

Kota Kinabalu

Melbourne

I guess I am really darn lucky to enjoy two different lives as a student, one being the beautiful and chaotic life of Melbourne and the other a peaceful and enjoyable life of Kota Kinabalu. Check out the video at the bottom of this post for the Melbourne time lapse... it is a MUST WATCH!

I don't know where will I work, or who I'll be with but I know God has a plan worked out for me and I'm currently living the story of what the Author wrote. I've repented my sins and I WANT to continue to trust and be holy for Him.

Till then...

Paix Dehors!

:)

Melbourne time lapse, 'A beautiful chaos'

End of the day

We are given many choices each day in our lives....

What ever the outcome maybe... good or bad...

We will make friends and enemies.

We have to stand strong and resolve issues!

One of the greatest feeling a man can feel is when he is at peace.

And I am glad to say that today I am at peace.

Cheerio kiddos!

Peace out!

:D

When they say, 'I Do'

I love attending weddings. :)

Seeing two lovely people uniting as one in holy matrimony is so special!

Last night, I attended Wesley & Lina's wedding dinner at Tanjung Aru Resort.

For those who don't know who Wesley is... it is Chua Soon Young's eldest brother. :)

People who attended the wedding were nicely dressed, the men in suits and ties and ladies in gowns and dresses.

Everyone was glamorous!

A few parts throughout the whole event really touched me... and I'm a guy!?!? Hm.... :P

The first one being the slideshow of Wesley and Lina with pictures of them growing up and the song 'Love Story' by Taylor Swift playing at the background. Very sweet indeed!

If you guys could recall the part when Taylor sings,

'He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring

And said, marry me Juliet

You'll never have to be alone

I love you and that's all I really know

I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress

It's a love story baby just say yes'

yeah, just hold that thought and picture this part of the song together with photos of Wes proposing to Lina. Just plain awesome!

The second part was when the bride and groom enter the ballroom along the red carpet with the song 'Come What May' by Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman taken from the movie 'Moulin Rouge' playing in the background.

For those who never heard the song 'Come What May' you guys better start listening to it NOW. You can find the song at the bottom of this website where the 'Media Player' is. Just select it and enjoy! Note: Listen to the lyrics CAREFULLY as it has loads of meaning. It's not just a song that sounds good... it is PACKED with LOVE!

The final part of this wonderful wedding dinner that touched me was when they showed us the video of the two lovebirds saying their wedding vows.

Take note of the vows itself!

I, (Bride/Groom), take you (Groom/Bride), to be my (wife/husband), to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part.

Okay, this is not exactly what they said in that video but it is pretty similar to the meanings of all wedding vows when both husband and wife really mean it! Faith and love is the key. :)

While I was looking at the video, in my mind I thought to myself, 'Wow! Marriage is such a beautiful thing that God gave us! When a man and a woman are united as one under the Lord, where their sins are washed clean by the blood of Jesus Christ and both man and woman remain faithful and holy for Him, He too rejoices and blesses them!'

But these days marriage is used for a different kind of purpose. The world uses marriage as a public 'legal' approval for two people to indulge in their own lust... 'legally'. And when those 'feelings' or 'passions' fades... in comes divorce and unto the next man/woman! :(

It is really sad how the world is treating something so sacred for such sinful motives.The world maybe their playground, but not for our bodies and hearts.

We should speak out and show the people around us what is right and what is wrong! To follow the world is to seek death, to follow Christ is to seek life.

I hope you will make the right choice this time round because I am NOT you!

Seek help from your brothers and sisters in Christ, seek help from the Lord for He is good!

Be holy and live for Him!

Photo session time!!! :D

Name list

My family. :)

Yi

Soon Young

Group pic

Who the man! ;)

More photos to come.. *updating*

Peace out! :)

Arms wide open

I'm not here to judge you, to pull you down to the pits.

I'm here as a friend, a brother in Christ to point things out.

I'm here to listen, comfort and share.

I'm neither an angel nor a demon.

I am a human who is trying to get back on my feet and walk in the footsteps of Christ.

I am Hong Ming, one of God's many wonderful creations... and so are YOU!

Walk in the light, walk with Him...

He will never leave or forsake you.

He is Jesus Christ... friend, master, Saviour of mankind.

Growing up

Just the other day when I was on my way to pick my lil brother up from school,

I was just looking at all the teens walking out from the front gate, all with different expressions on their faces.

Some gloomy, some cheerful.

Back in my mind, I was thinking to myself... 'Man, they have no idea what is coming for them.'

I was once like them.

We didn't really have much to be concerned about when I was their age. When I was in high school, the only things that I was concerned about was homework( caning if I didn't do it), sports, parents (caning, scolding *gotta avoid em*), friends (wanted to be in the 'group') and girls.

I've really enjoyed myself during those times. I made a lot of friends and a few enemies, got myself caught by the discipline master due to some silly acts, won a few dozen medals during sports day, had a few crushes... all during my high school years.

Kian Kok Middle School 2006... I think..

We were pretty much care free then. Our parents always shielded us when problems come.

I'm now 21. Been to a foreign land to pursue my studies, met different kinds of people with different kinds of personality and standards.

A person could either survive or get really messed up when given the freedom.

Religious values, moral standards and personal will would ultimately determine which path you would take.

When we're given freedom, we are responsible for our every actions. We are no longer under our parents' wings when we are in the outside world.

We would meet different kinds of people out there. Some would be kind, others would use us. Some would be generous, others would be selfish.

It is up to us to determine what is good and what is bad. Do not follow the crowd just because they are cool or popular. Never give in to anybody when you sense the things they want is wrong because every man on this Earth is born selfish. It is one of our mortal sin.

Drugs, sex, peer pressure... it is all out there... waiting for us to fall into the pit traps that they have set.

These sins... they make it sound alright. They'll influence us, saying everyone is doing it, it feels good, nothing would go wrong etc..

The world, the media today also does that. They treat relationships as if it is a game. They make it sound like it is no big deal and no physical and emotional burden would be attached to it.

These are all lies.

We have to guard ourselves, and guard ourselves well.

Stick to what we know is right and wrong.

Be strong, be vigilant, be holy.

Hack, maybe mum is right! I have matured! :D

Peace out guys! :)

Comforting

Reading old posts somehow comforts me in a good way like how Calvin and Hobbes are feeling.

It refreshes my memory, things long forgotten through time. Every single word, expression fills me with joy and sadness.

I guess we have to learn how to live up to what we said.

Good intentions yield good results. Results that never disappoint.

We're still young and the road we are on is till long.

but one thing remains...

I am forever, the one, the ONLY, IOZ6^E-Z6!

still learning and maturing.

:)

Peace out!

Hope...

Proverbs 23:18

There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

All we can do as a friend is to hope, and pray for a miracle. :)

With hope, we can be driven.

Be The Man!

Alright, it's seriously time for me to be a man and act! (Thanks Angela!)

roarrrr... heard that?

No?

ROARRRRRRRRRRRR! >:D

I wanna be in the light! Be in the presence of His grace and love!

Whoever WAS down like I was, let's pick each other up!

Put the past in the past, and let us make a new path from the old!

It is time to light up the sky for me, you, for all!

Have a great weekend kids!

:)

God Bless!

Pray for me, pray for all of us.

The world spins madly on...

Was listening to the songs played by the Weepies the whole night till I woke up this morning. One of the songs entitled, 'The World Spins Madly On' really caught me.

This is one of the few songs almost every single person in the world can relate to at one point in their life. Everybody has those days where you wake up and you wish you didn't have to move, wishing for a second that you were dead. This song sums it all up. Life gets screwed up but you have to keep moving because life isn't gonna stop for you. The paths we've already created for ourselves may even prevent us from being in a friendship or relationship that we once had with the that certain 'someone'. But life goes on. It's a tough concept to have to deal with but I feel that it is necessary in being a stronger person.

Some of you who knew, I've been through the abyss the last few weeks. Some days I felt happy and other days I just felt like sleeping in my room... never waking up.

But guys, whatever tragic, unimaginable events life can throw at you, PICK YOURSELF UP! Life goes on! Learn from it and never repeat the same steps. :)

Oh one more thing, go get a Weepies album! Great stuff!

'The World Spins Madly On' by The Weepies

Woke up and wished that I was dead
With an aching in my head
I lay motionless in bed
I thought of you and where you'd gone
and let the world spin madly on

Everything that I said I'd do
Like make the world brand new
And take the time for you
I just got lost and slept right through the dawn
And the world spins madly on

I let the day go by
I always say goodbye
I watch the stars from my window sill
The whole world is moving and I'm standing still

Woke up and wished that I was dead
With an aching in my head
I lay motionless in bed
The night is here and the day is gone
And the world spins madly on

I thought of you and where you'd gone
And the world spins madly on.

So I turn the BIG two-one!

10.01.10 may look like a cool-looking date of the year, or a binary code system, but it is a particularly special date for me. 10.01.10 is the date I turn 21; the age where you are officially an adult.

To mark this milestone, family and friends threw THREE birthday celebrations for me. The first one was at Upperstar with a bunch of primary school mates, the second at a classy Mediterranean restaurant with family and relatives (huge drama when the bill came... read about it in my mum's blog), and the third involves me dunking my face(my third dunk to be exact!) into my birthday cake (third cake dunk -___-), thanks to my awesome and sweet friends!

I'd like to make this post a bit more meaningful, so that when I look back and read this one day it would teach me a thing or two about how I was like at 21. Therefore I will not be doing a write-up on how xyz gave me a present and how we played musical chairs in the party (no we didn't you fool), but I will write about what I have learnt in my journey thus far, in the last 21 years of my life.

In a nutshell, I have learnt 3 things (more than 3 but I will keep this simple and not bore you out):

1. God

He is very real. Very real indeed! For a lot of people, God is some distant, disconnected entity that doesn't really care much about humanity. But, I DISAGREE! I believe God is completely connected, active and constantly drawing us closer to be in a deeper relationship with Him.

He was there for me. Through my happiest and saddest moments, He was there sharing those special moments with me. I needed Him. I've always did.

I've learnt that no matter how much we screw up in our life, He will always be there to pick us up and push us forward. He is always there for me and for all of us. We just have to reach out to Him. :)

I'm really glad I have this bond with the Lord and I WANT to strengthen it day by day!

He is my...

Jesus. Saviour. Master. Lord. Father. Friend.

2. Friends and Family

I have loads of 'friends' that come and go in my life. But what makes a real friend? There are times in our lives where we may have made a HUGE mistake, we may have been really down, or even short of money. Who are the ones who would be there for us?

A true friend would be more than happy to help us in these situations! A true friend listens and advices. They do not use us for their personal gains. They respect us, our body, our personality and our mentality. They are willing to trust us no matter how much we are to blame, they would gladly lend us a shoulder to cry on when we are upset and most of all, they'll try their very BEST to be there for us.

A true friend is patient and forgives, no matter how bad the situation would become or already has.

I cherish these people as they are the real diamonds in the rough. Through the years I have only found a few, but that's good enough for me. I really thank God I've met them. :)

You guys can go figure who you are. :P

I am really glad that I am born into this world, into a wonderful family. My parents, grandparents, siblings and relatives, all of them unique. I'm really blessed to be part of the Hongs and Ngs. :)

I'm really grateful for all the love and support from my parents. I've made a lot of mistakes which disappointed them, but they were always there to give me a second chance. Always forgiving. Always wanted the best for me. They were there to comfort me, sharing the joy and the pain that I've gone through last few years!

Thank you mommy and daddy. :)

Lastly, my siblings. Yi and Wey. I am proud and overjoyed to have you guys! Yi, always there to help me out when I'm in trouble. Wey, always there to listen to me rattle when I am upset. You guys are awesome! So, so AWESOME!

I WOOF (LOVE) YOU ALL!

3. Love & Relationships

I know this is a touchy topic but isn't this one of the most vital things we have to go through in life? They say it is better to love than to not have loved at all. And I can testify to that. I have learnt what it means to really love a person, and the complexities and joys and pains that goes with it. People ask me, don't you wish you have never started it at all? But I want to tell you all, and those who haven't been through a loving relationship, or those who are hurting, that I am so glad I have gone through one though I was burnt in the process.

The good times were really awesome, and I cherish every bit of it. But for the darker times, I wished we could have avoided it. Although it has already happen, we all have to learn how to move on. Relationships are just not worth the salvage after too much damage. It's better to talk and resolve it together, rather than going for replacements or other alternatives. Resolve things before it worsens. Better be safe than sorry!

I am so glad I have been in a relationship because it has taught me a lot, it has made me really realise what I want and what I do not want in a relationship. What I wanted in the past I do not want it anymore. It has changed me as a person, and I am glad it did! :)

What I want, is characters and values above anything else. It has always been this. It is not just all about attraction, and whether the person ticks my superficial checklist, rather, if I could point out 3 of them, it would be:

1. Friendship... for obvious reasons! We must become best of friends eventually!

2. Joy... we must be able to laugh a lot, even when I fire up my 'Did you fart?' joke.

3. Loyalty and trust.......... which also means, we must share the same values and she must have good character. I do not want someone who will bring me down, but someone who I know I can trust and depend on. In Psalms, it says to never let love and faithfulness leave you, for your good and to gain favor from both man and God. More and more, I believe that this verse is true.

I know that I mentioned only 3 points, but the 4th, and above all, is LOVE. :)

Some pictures to end my post!

Till next time...

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PEACE OUT!

Left 4 Dead...

I've been playing at the cyber cafes lately with my group of friends and noticed... LOADS of girls play L4D series games. -_____-

Give them Counter Strike, nope.

Give them Gears of War, nope.

Give them Crysis, nope.

Give them L4D2, HELL YEAH?

Even my group of friends, may it be my IS, DSF, SI or KKMS mates... most of the girls can play this game... AND play it WELL!

It's about time girls get the hang of FPS games!

So to my girlfriends out there... Say NO to mini games and yes to FPS! :)

Here's a little parody clip for you L4D2 fans. Enjoy! :D

P/S: someone's BIRTHDAY would be on the 10th of JANUARY 2010... *hint hint* :D

PEACE OUT!

3 days left... *wink wink* :P

It has been sometime since I've last visited shabby, dodgy places like Cock & Bull.

I'm a guy who dislikes clubs... seriously! :)

Yeah you heard me, Ming DISLIKES CLUBS!

Cock and Bull is acceptable to me, it's a bar and if you drink responsibly... that I'm fine with.

Why anti clubbing, Ming?

Well maybe because I have a bad impression of it, bad memories and to me it's like a whore house in disguise, except you pay for drinks and either you gain some physical and sexual intimacy on the dance floor or you bring some drunk 'chick' home to do.

Either way, that disgusts me.

I have other reasons not to go there and I'm sticking to it every minute!

Anyway, we celebrated Ah Tung aka Jessica's 21st Birthday at C&B (I know what you guys are thinking... sick minds, remove the & and you know what you want).

She was called on stage with the other birthday girls to chug down the flaming flamingo.

Ah Tung and the green tea cake?

The close few.

The other birthday girls.

Warming up the booze.

Get ready!

Chug! Chug! Chug!
1 hour later... JK

Knocked out Jess.

What a way to celebrate your 21st.

I wonder how would mine turn out?

Only 3 days left. :)

Here's my love to those who can't celebrate my 21st Birthday.

P/S: I had juice as usual, can't tolerate alcohol. :P

6 FTW!

6 more weeks till I return to Melbourne! Oh YEAH!

For those who heard me yapping about which field of engineering I'm going into, I've finally decided it would be ECSE (which is Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering).

Just can't wait to go back and study especially at the Monash's Hargrave-Andrew Library. *hint hint* :P

At the time being, I'm just gonna enjoy my holidays, going for drinks with friends and spending some quality time with my family before I head back.

By the way, it is 2010! It's a new year! And like Didi told me,

" 2010 is still a new journal of emptiness... fill it, the

way you want it to... dont look back at the things t

hat broke you down, that crushes ur heart, dont bring them along for the year... you might miss the NEW

unknown experiences/people out in a blink of an eye... keep a lookout, forward :) "

*AH LIAN POSE*

Happy New Year kids and remember...

keep your head up HIGH!

Peace out! :D

A new road...

A lot of things happened in my life these last few days. It affected me emotionally, mentally and physically.

It was hard for me to absorb everything and face reality.

I just wished it was a nightmare, one that I could wake up from.

I couldn't accept the facts.

I've been trying to understand, why... why does this happen to me. Why do I have to feel such pain, such heart brokenness.

I just gave myself time to cool off from this. I needed rest.

While I was doing devotion, a simple passage from the book of Jeremiah caught my attention.

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)

These events in my life happened for a reason. I may not clearly see it yet but I'm getting there.

The Lord has a bright and wonderful future for me and I worship him through my happy and troubled times!

The tragic events served as an indicator to me, to draw me back closer to the Lord. To open my eyes and realize that better things are YET to come!

Though I may have a painful and broken heart now, I know I will be healed through Him.

For those who are experiencing the same thing as I am, pray to the Lord. The Lord will comfort you with His love and grace for Jesus is an ever loving and forgiving God.

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18)

Pray for the person who broke your heart.

Pray for the people who are affected by it.

Pray...

as the Lord always listens.