Haha!!
Isn't all these joyous? I dunno, but I am beginning to be more thankful and spiritually uplifted theses days. awhile ago I thought things might go downhill again. BUT GOD HAS BEEN PROVIDING NONSTOP.......haha...glad to serve you Lord.
First of all, REALLY THANKFUL for all the 'boy and gals' who is learning drums from me. It has been a ride all these while! Even older ones like Siyang and Yizhuang....u guys have encouraged me before too! U guys just makes the sharing of my passion so much more interesting than i thought it will be!! :)
Okok, I want to comment on everyone now....
Terwei. Keep that juice flowing! I have seen your enthusiasm....sure i will get u drumsticks from HK!! JIA YOU JIA YOU!!
Wenjun. Its always fun to have u around!....but i do feel u have lost that touch u had in the beginnig....JIA YOU wor!
Yijie. Impressive! 2nd jamming and you are really doin well, even played with the band. (Oh yes, are u sure u can win me, even twidle the sticks with ur toes huh!! haha!! We shall see! And yah you are not the worst student, since theres no such thing in my class!!) Keep it up!!
Kaiwei. A WONDERFUL 1st lesson!! U surprise me lah! lIke i said before, i taught more then i expected to teach for the first lesson....hey, remember.....theres no stoppin from now onwards yah! You will get to play with the band soon..i promise! And take good care!
And also Yixiang. Bro, my bass buddy, your determination and passion is strong. Continue growing manz!! STEADY!!
Well guys, lets hope this journey will bring us closer not just to music but also to God as well. I have been very proud of you guys and really looking forward to jam or share with you guys. Lets continue to make melodies for God and live for God. You all are an encouragement to me!!
You all are my joy from God!
* oopps i think i am tearing....haha! Have a blessed week!
∂ Thurs 11:35PM 27th May
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Monday, April 24, 2006
Joy
when I said
"My foot is slipping",
your love,
O Lord, supported me.
When anxiety was great
within me, your consolation
brought joy to my soul.
Psalm 94:18-19
We had our first lesson finally! Given that we didnt really plan for this lesson, i think we did well! I really enjoy teaching Xiaomei. In many ways, she is the ideal student for me. And she really is enthusiastic about drums! Same mindset.....this is really encouraging. I think i taught more than i wanted to teach for the first day. Haha! Nevermind about the little cut i got from the snare drum..it's worth it! And I am indeed joyful for she is very independant......:) Very encourage, very joyful, very happy to walk this journey with you!
Yupp! The journey has just begin......jia you Xiaomei! I can see the joy in your eyes when you roll across the toms! I am sure one day u will roll more toms and crash more cymbals!( and get rid of that extra third bass drum kick! And thanks for the Kaiwei's Little Ballerina Girls collectors' edition booklet!)
Yes, I should be feelin blue....but the Lord puts joy in my heart, my mind, my soul. Amen.
∂ 1:18AM Tues April 25th
"My foot is slipping",
your love,
O Lord, supported me.
When anxiety was great
within me, your consolation
brought joy to my soul.
Psalm 94:18-19
We had our first lesson finally! Given that we didnt really plan for this lesson, i think we did well! I really enjoy teaching Xiaomei. In many ways, she is the ideal student for me. And she really is enthusiastic about drums! Same mindset.....this is really encouraging. I think i taught more than i wanted to teach for the first day. Haha! Nevermind about the little cut i got from the snare drum..it's worth it! And I am indeed joyful for she is very independant......:) Very encourage, very joyful, very happy to walk this journey with you!
Yupp! The journey has just begin......jia you Xiaomei! I can see the joy in your eyes when you roll across the toms! I am sure one day u will roll more toms and crash more cymbals!( and get rid of that extra third bass drum kick! And thanks for the Kaiwei's Little Ballerina Girls collectors' edition booklet!)
Yes, I should be feelin blue....but the Lord puts joy in my heart, my mind, my soul. Amen.
∂ 1:18AM Tues April 25th
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Hiding Place
Hiding Place
You are my hiding place
You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid
I will trust in You
I will trust in You
Let the weak say
I am strong
In the strength of the Lord
You are my hiding place
You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid
I will trust in You
I will trust in You
Let the weak say I am strong
In the strength of the Lord
I will trust in You
You are my hiding place
You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid
I will trust in You
I will trust in You
Let the weak say
I am strong
In the strength of the Lord
You are my hiding place
You always fill my heart
With songs of deliverance
Whenever I am afraid
I will trust in You
I will trust in You
Let the weak say I am strong
In the strength of the Lord
I will trust in You
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Learn To Be Still
God's unimaginable challenges, pour out like golden waves.
I recieved alot of these, was washed over by them, over and over..... again and again.
Anyways, another golden wave of challenge, if not challenges, are comin at my directions. As i am writing this, my computer is playin this song...Learn To Be Still, by The Eagles...the lyrics goes like this:
"It's just another day in paradise
As you stumble to your bed
You'd give anything to silence
Those voices ringing in your head
You thought you could find happiness
Just over that green hill
You thought you would be satisfied
But you never will-
Learn to be still........."
Learn to be still.....I want to be still..and think deep, think still. At this turn, there are important decisions to make. God has given me enormous courage to move on from the past...i am continuing to count on my blessings, at this point of time.
Learn to be still......I really want to jus teach one person on drums. I want to concentrate on one, jus one person who has passion for music and heart for drums...i am still lookin for that one. Hopefully i have already found that person. We will see.
Learn to be still.....Lord ease my heart and teach me to be still in your presense. No more bitterness, no more misunderstandings, no more sadness, no more tears....just you Lord. I want to be silent. Sorry if i have forgotten any promises....i just want my silent serenity back...even if it's not something i desired. If it's constructive, if it helps....if it heals....
I am learning to be still.
"Now the flowers in your garden
They don't smell so sweet
Maybe you've forgotten
The heaven lying at your feet"
∂ 3:26PM Thurs April20th it's raining.....
I recieved alot of these, was washed over by them, over and over..... again and again.
Anyways, another golden wave of challenge, if not challenges, are comin at my directions. As i am writing this, my computer is playin this song...Learn To Be Still, by The Eagles...the lyrics goes like this:
"It's just another day in paradise
As you stumble to your bed
You'd give anything to silence
Those voices ringing in your head
You thought you could find happiness
Just over that green hill
You thought you would be satisfied
But you never will-
Learn to be still........."
Learn to be still.....I want to be still..and think deep, think still. At this turn, there are important decisions to make. God has given me enormous courage to move on from the past...i am continuing to count on my blessings, at this point of time.
Learn to be still......I really want to jus teach one person on drums. I want to concentrate on one, jus one person who has passion for music and heart for drums...i am still lookin for that one. Hopefully i have already found that person. We will see.
Learn to be still.....Lord ease my heart and teach me to be still in your presense. No more bitterness, no more misunderstandings, no more sadness, no more tears....just you Lord. I want to be silent. Sorry if i have forgotten any promises....i just want my silent serenity back...even if it's not something i desired. If it's constructive, if it helps....if it heals....
I am learning to be still.
"Now the flowers in your garden
They don't smell so sweet
Maybe you've forgotten
The heaven lying at your feet"
∂ 3:26PM Thurs April20th it's raining.....
Friday, April 14, 2006
Connecting With People
Connecting. With people.
Paige's previous owner, the seller of my beautiful bass guitar, is an extra-ordinary seller. The transaction and all things concern with the bass guitar wasn't exactly smooth. Paypalcan't use cos the amount has exceeded. Check was thought to be lost turned up when i cancelled it. A lot of hassels and problems. But all these didnt affect the relationship between seller and buyer. Which is great. No one wants any negativity on Ebay.
Quarkbo, AKA Val Golden, is easiest the nicest seller around. I would like to affirm his great patience at this point. I have never seen his qualities on Ebay before. His qualities makes the already difficult transaction easier. Less tense.
Yes we are continue to exchange e-mail even after the sale. Apparently Val suggested we keep in touch as he feels that its interestin to connect with somone so far away. Which is cool to me too. I would like to think that Val is an older man..perhaps in his fifties...cos he mentioned he has a daughter who works in a shipping company. I told him the bass was meant for God's worship ministry. And he replied sayin he would like to play for the church someday. He had friends who are playin for the church and he is envious of them. Haha. Sounds familiar....he also mentioned he play the bass for so long....and i told him, i played the drums for awhile now...15 years.....and i still not very good @ it. haha...Well, we will continue to share. I would like to share more about my faith, my walk, my relationship with God with this old and very nice friend from so far away...and also hopefully one day he will get to play for God someday soon.
Thank you God, for you have blessed me with a new friend.
Good day.
∂ 11:39AM April 15th SAT
Paige's previous owner, the seller of my beautiful bass guitar, is an extra-ordinary seller. The transaction and all things concern with the bass guitar wasn't exactly smooth. Paypalcan't use cos the amount has exceeded. Check was thought to be lost turned up when i cancelled it. A lot of hassels and problems. But all these didnt affect the relationship between seller and buyer. Which is great. No one wants any negativity on Ebay.
Quarkbo, AKA Val Golden, is easiest the nicest seller around. I would like to affirm his great patience at this point. I have never seen his qualities on Ebay before. His qualities makes the already difficult transaction easier. Less tense.
Yes we are continue to exchange e-mail even after the sale. Apparently Val suggested we keep in touch as he feels that its interestin to connect with somone so far away. Which is cool to me too. I would like to think that Val is an older man..perhaps in his fifties...cos he mentioned he has a daughter who works in a shipping company. I told him the bass was meant for God's worship ministry. And he replied sayin he would like to play for the church someday. He had friends who are playin for the church and he is envious of them. Haha. Sounds familiar....he also mentioned he play the bass for so long....and i told him, i played the drums for awhile now...15 years.....and i still not very good @ it. haha...Well, we will continue to share. I would like to share more about my faith, my walk, my relationship with God with this old and very nice friend from so far away...and also hopefully one day he will get to play for God someday soon.
Thank you God, for you have blessed me with a new friend.
Good day.
∂ 11:39AM April 15th SAT
Back with Grace
God has prepared so many things to happened when He knows i am ready to come back for Him!
Gosh so many things to said! I dun even know where to begin!! Ok step by step.......
Me.....
Okie, firstly, I am ready to serve my Lord peacefully and whole heartedly. It has not being easy for me. But God has been providing comfort and grace all the time. And thankfully I have keep the faith. It has not been easy, and now that the clouds has passed, i want to sing praises to Him!
The music..
Worship team still rocks! Have not lose my passion for the ministry or music. I am still enjoyin the worship practices and the sunday worship. In fact more passionate then ever! Terwei is my chosen bro for my drums lesson. I want to help him along the way, spiritually and musically. A very surprisin incident happened when I am coachin him. That day we had JC in the studio with us...he's coachin Siyang on the electric guitar. Yixiang joined us for bass guitar(Weiyang's apprentice). We all had fun jammin to one of our old cover songs,'Jesus Loves Me'. In the midst of laughter and fun.....we realise that hey, the three guys can form a band! Haha. Man you should see the enthusiasm in them. Well hopefully music will keep all of us alive and well in our walk with God. I really hope to see them play more songs as weeks roll by, and all of us will be in sync with God all the way. Wenjun joined us for jammin last week....i think she has alot talent in drums. All she needs is to join us every week....consistently playin, and she will be good!! (Jia You!) And the same goes to Terwei too! Hopefully this thing will help him grow along in Christ.( Bro, whenever u played a good roll or fill, I am being encourage, so cont to play and grow yah!) As bass kakis, Yixiang and me definitely has alot of common interest! We can really talk non stop about bass and God..and how we are goin to serve him with this instruments, well, God has put another bro in my life. :)(Man, lets cont to be as fervent for Him!..anyways, I am sure u will own a Fender soon! eh, maybe a american deluxe or M.I.J..hahaha!!)
Kaiwei......
Before our lessons begin lets cont to pray for God's direction in this musical walk!
Glad that u asked that question...haha, and it just happened, just like that, its no coincidence! One year for your preparation....one year is a good time to be a well trained drummer..and I am sure u will be one. Cont to pray about it. Lets hope this also brings about a more fervent heart and thirst for God! Xiaomei jia you!
JR.
Recently I did a shoot for Bryan Wong. My good friend, who's a stylist, help styled Bryan for the shoot. This shoot actually helps us get closer. We chat frequently...MSN...and i actually found out he's a backslided christian. The first thing that comes across my mind is to get him back God. And that message keeps ringin i my mind the whole day since.....i cant take that suggestion off my mind. So i have decide, nothin happens coincidentally. God is teelin me to get him back to Him. And this friend is one good friend i have from my industry, as i dun have alot of close friends @ work. I must help him get up....cos he's dear to me. And he's such a nice guy. And i am sure God will help me along the way.
My CG!
...i really hope God will continue to strengthen us in ths difficult times. And i love u guys. Even though you guys think that i should join YF..haha, no lah, i want to stay with you guys. It could be difficult for us to come together, but lets make every CG a time worth remembering....lets remember that God put us together to experince His love. And may we cont to grow as one unit for as long as we can. :)
My new Bass guitar, Paige!
It comes to me like an Easter gift form God. And Lord this is an instrument that i want to commit to you. I want this instrument to only serve You in your ministry. After so much difficulties it finally arrived, and Lord, I know i will treasure this gift, for i know it was made to serve you. And also Scarlett....hope she will arrive soon...:) Thank you God.
Falter None.
Hey bro(JC), it's just us, but like we always said, this one baby is meant for God only! God uses Sleepin Faith to teached us so many lessons....pride, egos, selfishness....we went thru alot of pain when we disbanded. We both shed tears for this band. But I am sure Falter None is definitely goin to be different. I know you are experiencin difficulties at this point of time, just remember that God is always there, unlike me, who is not always available. I am sure this difficult time u are goin thru now is another phase to shape u up. Keep the faith, bro!
And the person i didn't mention.
Hope all is well...........:)
Lets commemorate this week to God as we reflect on His sacrifice for us some 2000 years ago......
".....O wash me in His precious blood, My Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God."
∂ 3 AM April 15th SAT
Gosh so many things to said! I dun even know where to begin!! Ok step by step.......
Me.....
Okie, firstly, I am ready to serve my Lord peacefully and whole heartedly. It has not being easy for me. But God has been providing comfort and grace all the time. And thankfully I have keep the faith. It has not been easy, and now that the clouds has passed, i want to sing praises to Him!
The music..
Worship team still rocks! Have not lose my passion for the ministry or music. I am still enjoyin the worship practices and the sunday worship. In fact more passionate then ever! Terwei is my chosen bro for my drums lesson. I want to help him along the way, spiritually and musically. A very surprisin incident happened when I am coachin him. That day we had JC in the studio with us...he's coachin Siyang on the electric guitar. Yixiang joined us for bass guitar(Weiyang's apprentice). We all had fun jammin to one of our old cover songs,'Jesus Loves Me'. In the midst of laughter and fun.....we realise that hey, the three guys can form a band! Haha. Man you should see the enthusiasm in them. Well hopefully music will keep all of us alive and well in our walk with God. I really hope to see them play more songs as weeks roll by, and all of us will be in sync with God all the way. Wenjun joined us for jammin last week....i think she has alot talent in drums. All she needs is to join us every week....consistently playin, and she will be good!! (Jia You!) And the same goes to Terwei too! Hopefully this thing will help him grow along in Christ.( Bro, whenever u played a good roll or fill, I am being encourage, so cont to play and grow yah!) As bass kakis, Yixiang and me definitely has alot of common interest! We can really talk non stop about bass and God..and how we are goin to serve him with this instruments, well, God has put another bro in my life. :)(Man, lets cont to be as fervent for Him!..anyways, I am sure u will own a Fender soon! eh, maybe a american deluxe or M.I.J..hahaha!!)
Kaiwei......
Before our lessons begin lets cont to pray for God's direction in this musical walk!
Glad that u asked that question...haha, and it just happened, just like that, its no coincidence! One year for your preparation....one year is a good time to be a well trained drummer..and I am sure u will be one. Cont to pray about it. Lets hope this also brings about a more fervent heart and thirst for God! Xiaomei jia you!
JR.
Recently I did a shoot for Bryan Wong. My good friend, who's a stylist, help styled Bryan for the shoot. This shoot actually helps us get closer. We chat frequently...MSN...and i actually found out he's a backslided christian. The first thing that comes across my mind is to get him back God. And that message keeps ringin i my mind the whole day since.....i cant take that suggestion off my mind. So i have decide, nothin happens coincidentally. God is teelin me to get him back to Him. And this friend is one good friend i have from my industry, as i dun have alot of close friends @ work. I must help him get up....cos he's dear to me. And he's such a nice guy. And i am sure God will help me along the way.
My CG!
...i really hope God will continue to strengthen us in ths difficult times. And i love u guys. Even though you guys think that i should join YF..haha, no lah, i want to stay with you guys. It could be difficult for us to come together, but lets make every CG a time worth remembering....lets remember that God put us together to experince His love. And may we cont to grow as one unit for as long as we can. :)
My new Bass guitar, Paige!
It comes to me like an Easter gift form God. And Lord this is an instrument that i want to commit to you. I want this instrument to only serve You in your ministry. After so much difficulties it finally arrived, and Lord, I know i will treasure this gift, for i know it was made to serve you. And also Scarlett....hope she will arrive soon...:) Thank you God.
Falter None.
Hey bro(JC), it's just us, but like we always said, this one baby is meant for God only! God uses Sleepin Faith to teached us so many lessons....pride, egos, selfishness....we went thru alot of pain when we disbanded. We both shed tears for this band. But I am sure Falter None is definitely goin to be different. I know you are experiencin difficulties at this point of time, just remember that God is always there, unlike me, who is not always available. I am sure this difficult time u are goin thru now is another phase to shape u up. Keep the faith, bro!
And the person i didn't mention.
Hope all is well...........:)
Lets commemorate this week to God as we reflect on His sacrifice for us some 2000 years ago......
".....O wash me in His precious blood, My Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God."
∂ 3 AM April 15th SAT
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
FALTER NONE inventing the new........
Hi.
Its another quiet week so far. Great news. We finally have a new band name. After listening and listening to our old jam tracks, Jc and me finally realise that Sleepin' Faith is a thing of the past. We spent much time the last 2 weeks discussing abt the old, and inventing the new. All floorplans and statistics have been set up......in God's glory and grace.......Falter None is born.
Its an exciting time for us. Of cos we realise this is not just a 2 men band. But it will be a movement of sorts. Right now we are keen on building and sharing with new ppl who wants to know abt music. Me myself are embarking on a bass guitar journey. We are thinkin of setting up a studio of our own..so we can record. We need drums, amps..sound-proofing of the room...hopefully mine..a four track recorder. Stuff like that. And all these can perhaps be of use to God. Hopefully this is somethin He wanted us to do. I am seeing all theses being fruitful, in times to come. So far we have good support from ppl.
Sometimes you just need to step back and see clearly. There's mist in the eyes of ppl who are narrow-minded. There are people who said hurtful words to others to feel good about themselves. Sometimes, all the time, i felt so misunderstood by people and words. Suddenly you are throw into this turmoil of soul-wrenching discomfort and pain. Word just can't discribe. People, with their mouth, are a dangerous tool. It sets a clear path for Satan to use for his dirty ministry.
Anyways, I am glad to be able to hold on to the peace of God so far. Even if i falter, I know God will lift me up. I know ppl will hurt me, from time to time. I just want to pray that I will hold onto God for all peace and His grace. I need to forgive. I want to pray for the people who hurt me....they don't have the slightest idea who i I am or my intentions or whatsoever. Assumptions and judgemental eyes kills! God knows my heart. It beats true for Him. It doesnt beat for anyone, but for Him alone. I urge anyone who reads this...do not judge people or assume people's character with your own naked eyes.
Alrite enough of my pourin'! Get back to my song writing......see you soon!
∂ 1:39 PM Wed 05 April 06
Its another quiet week so far. Great news. We finally have a new band name. After listening and listening to our old jam tracks, Jc and me finally realise that Sleepin' Faith is a thing of the past. We spent much time the last 2 weeks discussing abt the old, and inventing the new. All floorplans and statistics have been set up......in God's glory and grace.......Falter None is born.
Its an exciting time for us. Of cos we realise this is not just a 2 men band. But it will be a movement of sorts. Right now we are keen on building and sharing with new ppl who wants to know abt music. Me myself are embarking on a bass guitar journey. We are thinkin of setting up a studio of our own..so we can record. We need drums, amps..sound-proofing of the room...hopefully mine..a four track recorder. Stuff like that. And all these can perhaps be of use to God. Hopefully this is somethin He wanted us to do. I am seeing all theses being fruitful, in times to come. So far we have good support from ppl.
Sometimes you just need to step back and see clearly. There's mist in the eyes of ppl who are narrow-minded. There are people who said hurtful words to others to feel good about themselves. Sometimes, all the time, i felt so misunderstood by people and words. Suddenly you are throw into this turmoil of soul-wrenching discomfort and pain. Word just can't discribe. People, with their mouth, are a dangerous tool. It sets a clear path for Satan to use for his dirty ministry.
Anyways, I am glad to be able to hold on to the peace of God so far. Even if i falter, I know God will lift me up. I know ppl will hurt me, from time to time. I just want to pray that I will hold onto God for all peace and His grace. I need to forgive. I want to pray for the people who hurt me....they don't have the slightest idea who i I am or my intentions or whatsoever. Assumptions and judgemental eyes kills! God knows my heart. It beats true for Him. It doesnt beat for anyone, but for Him alone. I urge anyone who reads this...do not judge people or assume people's character with your own naked eyes.
Alrite enough of my pourin'! Get back to my song writing......see you soon!
∂ 1:39 PM Wed 05 April 06
Sunday, April 2, 2006
And the hours go by like minutes.....and the shadows come to stay.....
Finally.
I am able to blog again. Thought I will never blog anytime soon..but I guess it's easier to blog then to pick up a phone.
Well, done with the recuperating..and now makin a slow comeback. My drums lose their magic. I can't hear joy from them a month back. I have burned out, lost touch..and withered. And the hours go by like minutes.....and the shadows come to stay..... I want to give up. I can't hear God speakin'. He speaks thru my drums, but i cant hear Him anymore. Everything's like broken down. Unfairness becomes my roomate...bitterness sleeps with me...............................................................................................................but thats all past.........
Finding my way home.
Life's been rough. Life's been good.
Life's been quiet. Really quiet.
I love the night. The smell of the midnight air.
And my bass guitar is not here yet. But thank You for the wonderful sabbath....we had great fun and experience playin' for the first combine service. Glory be Yours.
∂ 12:29AM April 3rd Mon
I am able to blog again. Thought I will never blog anytime soon..but I guess it's easier to blog then to pick up a phone.
Well, done with the recuperating..and now makin a slow comeback. My drums lose their magic. I can't hear joy from them a month back. I have burned out, lost touch..and withered. And the hours go by like minutes.....and the shadows come to stay..... I want to give up. I can't hear God speakin'. He speaks thru my drums, but i cant hear Him anymore. Everything's like broken down. Unfairness becomes my roomate...bitterness sleeps with me...............................................................................................................but thats all past.........
Finding my way home.
Life's been rough. Life's been good.
Life's been quiet. Really quiet.
I love the night. The smell of the midnight air.
And my bass guitar is not here yet. But thank You for the wonderful sabbath....we had great fun and experience playin' for the first combine service. Glory be Yours.
∂ 12:29AM April 3rd Mon
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