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I'll be working on Reality programme over the next 44 days. During the last 2 days, I met a fellow believer in the Lord (that[s what the "WWJD" bracelet is for. To weave out the believers in the industry and it worked!).



I've been reading 1 and 2 Timothy a lot lately. Reading and re-reading about the character of a Christian leader. I may not be a leader in the church, but I am still a leader in the family and a testimony to the community.

Oh, how the verses silently screams within me in my pursuit of Godly perfection and the struggles to attain it. Thanks be to God for the grace that is all so sufficient in the midst of all the trials and temptations. This is 2 Timothy 2:14 -26. It's verses 22 onwards that the Lord has really placed upon my heart and set a pace in my race toward the finish line. It's a yoke on my back, but it's light. A weight I rather carry than the weight of the cares of this world.

14 Remind myself of these things, charging myself before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present myself to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort, 18 who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.

And Larry Norman's "Weight of the World" has been playing in the radio within my mind as a reminder of the verses aboove.

It all comes down to who you crucify
You either kiss your future or your past goodbye
God can hel you find
If you only try

Don't carry the weight of the world
It's breaking you down on your back like a bolder
Before it's too late get rid of it now
Take it off from your shoulder
You've been abused but you can lose
The weight of the world

If you're reading this, God bless you. I will see light and life again after the end of this programme. There will be a lot of molding and chipping by the Lord in this shoot, I feel it in my spirit and I dun wanna lose this war within me.

Joker, Drum Tech, Drummer

Mini Joke sharing a joke to the Big Joke.

Big Joke laughs at Mini Joke's joke

My mini drum technician inspecting the mallets on my double-pedals and giving me the all clear to practice

"Ok, Big D, u are cool to go!"

Then he asks me to move. Got into his drum throne and showed me how to really play. SHOW OFF!!!

Like father like son!

Specially for Aimin

Wah, u kenna jialat jialat from that nasty caller. Let me cheer u up a bit by telling u a story.

I went to see a doctor last night. As I waited for the medicine when the young tom-boyish lady part-timer spoke in her unnaturally sounding low-pitched voice, "Madam Chia"

"Excuse me?" I replied

"Madam Chia Jenn Hui!" she said confidently

"That's me!" I retorted.

Burn

Burn the fuel that u fill, but dun burn out the flame that u lit.

Bangkok and the present job

I was in Bangkok last week for a short shoot (3 days only) to wrap up a documentary. It was quite a easy shoot albeit all the travellings and waiting in the mini-bus. The traffic condition on the roads of Bangkok only did more harm to me as i was down with some silly breathing problem since National Day. However one thing i love about this trip was the food. Goodness gracious, meal time were the moments that I crave and we really went for it though it was the usual Tom Yam soup, Thai Noodles, Stirred Fried Vege or Green Curry. Yummy!!! No wonder I have not fully recovered!!

Lunch at a unique place

The place where we had our lunch on the first day. It's like a hut on top of a canal which was surprisingly "clean". It doesn't have the "longkang" odour. Their portion of Thai noodles was very small, but after two bowls and lots of Thai spices I felt really bloated. I wanted to do bowl no.3 but I know I can't walk after that if I did.

Carl and me

I am working on a programme this week about some "healthy water". The highlight of the shoot has to be knowing Judy and Carl. I've meet Carl only once before this shoot (at the Kata sale) but have spoken over the phone to each other before. We hit off really well. What was actually a potentially mundane shoot was made fresh with another soundman's company (not competition).

Jam with an old friend

Ah Ney setting up

Ah Jenn gone nuts

Two lunatics having a "high" after their guitar and drums jam session.

Especially him

I had a work today, but after that had a jam with Ah Ney at Fourtones (I love the drums in the big room!!). The first hour was great as we just went for it and create music together. In the last hour I tried my hands on the guitars and they rhythm of the jam fell apart (pun not intended). After the jam we had dinner and it was the first time we see daylight after a jam. That's quite a feat! After dinner we took 174 home together. Imagine two 6-footer (Ah Ney is almost 6-2") seating in the bus with guitars, mixers and boom pole facing the back listening to ENVY? Thank God we didn't go nuts but we were bobbing our heads to the opening track in "Insomniac Doze". What a trip that song was!

Will be flying to Bangkok on Thursday for a short shoot til Saturday. It's great to go back to that great city. Time for some authentic Phat Thai!!! Oooohhh...

A quick shout out to the producer today, Grace! It's always a delight to meet another believer in Christ in the industry. Moreover the shoot was easy coz there was a lot of waiting time. And those waiting time can be tiring if not for a good doze of humour from almost everyone. Suddenly everyone became very witty and it was a great way to past the time. Oh dear, the things we do during the filming proccess sometimes... hahahaha...

Something to look forward to

So many things are coming up over the next couple of months. I hope all those plans will not backfire and leave me with nothing to look forward to.

1) Long awaiting jam with Gloria and CFS
2) May be involved in a major shoot that will last almost 2 months
3) Meet up with some loved ones (shameless ones, u know who u are!)

Lately I am reading a book called "Sounds Original" by Keith Desmond who is a BBC sound recordist. It was a kind of memoir of his travels as a documentary soundman. This book is filled with adventures of his travels around the world. His experiences in Africa is a delight to read as they are filled with a great sense of humour (I like to think that most of us Sound Recordist are like that). It really inspired me in what I do and do it better and not to be ashamed of making mistakes (because we can learn from them). One of the surprise in this book was his sharing of his Faith mentioned in various chapters (one on evolution and an interview with a Bishop with is my favourite). I am half way though the book now. I can't put it down once I start. Once I have to force myself to start because I was controlling not to laugh too hard on the train (a part about a toilet roll holder, a toilet and a door).

One book that I am trying to get back on track is James Dobson's ""Brining Up Boys" which is helping me shape my perception about Joshie and being a father. It's quite a heavy book with all the statistics, expert opinions and advices. I jolly well heed them because I know I will benefit from it. One point that stood out for me is a reminder of the man I used to be. Dr Dobson advices us to instill "an unshakable love for Jesus" No I am not losing my love for Christ. I just didn't express it more than I used to. Nonetheless everything in life is not lovey dovey all the time, but when I think about the love of Christ, which my love for Him won't merit more love for me (because even the smallest drop of his love is sufficient for me), I find strength.

Received a call from a dear Brother late last night. He is looking for acceptance from the ones that matter most. He is also searching for the joy that once engulfed him. I seemed a hazy distant now, but I believe when the haze clear the promise land is within touching distance.

Yesterday

This is a pict of me and the "grip" Khairil on the last location at "name from book of the bible" party place, at the "local beer" club (they already have their advertisement in the photos already). It was an easy shoot for me compared to the drama that just ended last Sunday. The hardest part of such jobs is to stay awake when there is no sound needed. So most of the time I just help to carry stuff for the rest of the crew. I feel so useful when I do that.

Met Ah Ney after work. Suppose to jam with him but I sprained my wrist (I am broken-wirst for the week). We were at Home Club (worth a mention!), Timbre (Hooray!) and Actors Bar (Bravo!). Ah Ney put me up with the band at Actors and I almost died as I am so unfamiliar with playing covers. Nonetheless, I met Johnathan formerly from "Soul'd Out" and Gerald who remembered me from church (he is Jolene's cousin) and a great saxaphone player. I was so demoralised that after messing up "I will survive", I just gave up the chair and Wu Jiamin went back to play "love" and man, he had that swing thing going. Can hear that he is not much of a swingster, but it still drove the band. I think it was a good experience despite my average playing. Now I just need to boost my ego again and start playing with Gloria or Figtree again soon.

Missing Girl reported on TNP

I read with great interest the Newpaper report about the missing girl because she looked like one former R-ager from some angles. I even visited the website that TNP reported on.

Now that I am a parent, I could feel the pain that her parents are feeling. And to hear that people are giving false information is quite saddening and adds to the anxiety. I will be praying for her safety and hope nothing bad happened to her.

Thirty-one days is a long time, Felicia. Go home soon!