Here's a Quickie 4 U!

Ahhh, some of you folks may be wondering why Yours Truly is on holiday, yet he never updates his blog as frequently as he should =p What's he been up to?? Before he begins anything, he'd like to thank all those who have been asking or expressing their concern as to how things have been for him here in good ol' JB... you know who you are! *hugs*

Well, here's a quick summary of what's been happening in his life since he last updated his blog. To begin with, he's been sleeping much LESS than expected during this last month of the holiday term before Year 3 of med school starts all over again. To be honest, his days, on average, begin at 11-ish and usually end at 2 to 3 at night. Yeah, enjoying whatever free time that he has left is the point... after all, what are holidays for if not to do what you never got the chance to during studying periods?

He (proudly) finished both Resident Evil 5 (on both Normal and Veteran modes) and Batman Arkham Asylum during the past one week or so. But it's only during long holiday periods when the gamer within him is unleashed for all to see and challenge! Now for the next few days, he's gonna keep himself occupied with Dragon Age: Origins!! =)

On another note, he's been doing more "home-gyming" and swimming lately. Just today, he bought an 80 ringgit 5-in-1 workout bar that can be used to do chin-ups, pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, dips, crunches, off-the-floor crunches and leg lifts... I guess they should call the 8-in-1 bar instead. Definitely worth the money! Oh, and the best thing is, it's very portable too!! =D

From the social point-of-view, he just got back from meeting up with his primary school classmates. Yes, for him and this special group of friends, it's already a norm to meet up at least once every year (and more times if possible) =.= If he can remember correctly, his memory tells him that he and this bunch have been doing it since Form 1 after Standard 6 where everyone parted ways. Besides that, mingling in with his church mates in S'pore has been a breeze and he has God to thank for that! XD

Yup, there it is... the update from Yours Truly! Stay tuned for more to come! Owh before I forget, I'd juz like to wish a special brother of mine, Daniel Koh, a Blessed 21st Birthday!! All the best to you this year ahead as we venture through clinical years together! Take care and God bless bro!!

~Tim~

Looking Back @ 2009; Ahead @ 2010

Well folks, I don't know about you guyz, but it's been an awesome 2009 for me! There's juz so much to thank God for the year that juz passed by, and hopefully 2010 will be more or less the same (although I wouldn't mind if it was better!).

The Word of God says that we should count our blessings, naming them one by one. Phew, I don't even know where to begin. This post will be as short and sweet as possible and not my usual-length posts, which some of my frenz/readers complain are "essays" *ahem at Yin* =p

Well here it goes then...

This year (and last year where applicable), I've been blessed because:

• Despite living away from home, I still had the support from family members like my aunt in KL, and the occasional visits by my relatives from JB
• My parents sort of "upgraded" my Honda Accord to a Honda CRV for my 21st b'day, making it my most expensive present yet =D
• I've had the privilege of getting to know many wonderful people in KL, some of whom I can call close friends who have blessed me with their company, insights and social support... you guyz know who you are =)
• I had 3 separate 21st b'day celebrations that I will remember for as long as my brain can store memory of them =D
• I enjoyed holidays with friends and family at local tourist hotspots like Tioman, Redang, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, etc.
• I had the opportunity to serve in FGT in the transport and evangelism ministries; also established bonds with the youth leaders and pastors there >.<
• The gift of tongues manifested within me even greater this year, and I've never felt more Spirit-led
• I was given the chance to exercise my gift of encouragement on many occasions to different people I encountered (God juz works in so many ways to build us all up =.=)
• I had the opportunity to give back to the community when I donated blood to the local blood bank
• Last but not least, my hard work paid off when I passed Year 2! All the sweat, blood and tears shed were not in vain. Ultimately, all glory be to God Almighty, who is in control of everything!

Of course, there are many other little things to be thankful for, but as my brain's capacity is overloaded with medical information and jargon from 2 years of med school, this list will have to do.

2010 is a new year, and like all new years, resolutions are made. I've made some already, most of them confidential and hence shall not be stated here. Have you made yours?

To one and all...

Happy New Year!!!

~Tim~