Hong Kong has engaged in a peace movement in hopes of being granted democracy from China. And though I am from Hong Kong... and I claim to have a lot of ties to Hong Kong... I'm honestly ambivalent to what's happening in my homeland.
My entire Facebook feed are people changing their profile picks to a yellow ribbon. People are shedding tears of sadness when seeing what's happening. A friend even broke his 2 year Facebook silence to show support.
There's a theory... that if enough people stared and concentrated on an object, that object will explode under the stress of all the telepathic powers. Makes you wonder... can all these collective thoughts and will power on social media really move the needle in pushing for Hong Kong democracy?
I really wish I can take part in this movement... but I simply don't have any affinity to this sort of thing. Sad. So so sad.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Children's Alpha - Part Deux
There's this extra hyper kid at Children's Alpha. Not sure what any other leader would've done... but I made the effort to really discipline him. To the point he was almost in tears.
And amazingly enough... he stuck next to me the entire night like bee to honey.
Can it be true... some kids are just thirsting for some parental discipline?
And amazingly enough... he stuck next to me the entire night like bee to honey.
Can it be true... some kids are just thirsting for some parental discipline?
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
9 Year Anniversary
9 year anniversary today. Suppose to be very special... .cuz 9 signifies 長長久久.
It's been an amazing 9 years. A quick 9 years. 9 years full of ups... and a whole bunch of downs. Still remember those sweet, early years... when it was just the two of us, struggling to make ends meet and pay that mortgage. Then came the first child.... then the second. Work, ministry, life got in the way.... and at one point, the marriage red-light went off. But through and through.... God has kept this 3-way relationship in tact.
And I must say.... today.... I love my wife more than I've ever loved her. My wife... my best friend... the mother of my children.... the only one that truly understands my greatest joy and laments with me in my greatest sorrows.
We didn't do much this year. Last year, we took the day off to go shopping. This year... .we stole a quick lunch at McDonald's. Then I snuck off work early to get her a necklace as a gift.... which she didn't like.... and wanted me to return. I also go the kids a nice set of formal clothes for a formal dinner. Went to the same place we went to for our 2nd year anniversary.
Then at night... it was late. We were tired. We watched a little TV as a family.... and that was it. A quiet, uneventful day. But regardless... it was a day spent with 'you.' And that's all that really matters.
It's been an amazing 9 years. A quick 9 years. 9 years full of ups... and a whole bunch of downs. Still remember those sweet, early years... when it was just the two of us, struggling to make ends meet and pay that mortgage. Then came the first child.... then the second. Work, ministry, life got in the way.... and at one point, the marriage red-light went off. But through and through.... God has kept this 3-way relationship in tact.
And I must say.... today.... I love my wife more than I've ever loved her. My wife... my best friend... the mother of my children.... the only one that truly understands my greatest joy and laments with me in my greatest sorrows.
We didn't do much this year. Last year, we took the day off to go shopping. This year... .we stole a quick lunch at McDonald's. Then I snuck off work early to get her a necklace as a gift.... which she didn't like.... and wanted me to return. I also go the kids a nice set of formal clothes for a formal dinner. Went to the same place we went to for our 2nd year anniversary.
Then at night... it was late. We were tired. We watched a little TV as a family.... and that was it. A quiet, uneventful day. But regardless... it was a day spent with 'you.' And that's all that really matters.
Friday, September 12, 2014
我嘅夢想
My dream...or dare I say fantasy... is quite simple. I want to own and run a restaurant.
Walking through Monterey Fisherman's Wharf the other day, I saw a restaurant owner wearing a nice polo, nice slacks and all he did was laugh and chat away with his customers. He knew some of their names.. but was a stranger to most. But his main purpose in life was to feed people and make sure the process was enjoyable.
I want to be that owner. Where the only thing I do the entire time is to take care of people's needs. If someone is having a bad day.... Free bottle of wine, on the house! If some kids are misbehaving and the parents are extremely stressed out.... free dessert, on the house! If some delivery boy is feeling under appreciated... I'll offer him a job with a bright future. Or at least mentor him and connect him with other friends.
I've been advised too many times... don't ever own a business, cuz you'll never stop working. And furthermore, if you own a business, don't ever own a restaurant cuz it's bound to lose money.
Well dangit.... how am I suppose to live out my dream with all these naysayers?????
Walking through Monterey Fisherman's Wharf the other day, I saw a restaurant owner wearing a nice polo, nice slacks and all he did was laugh and chat away with his customers. He knew some of their names.. but was a stranger to most. But his main purpose in life was to feed people and make sure the process was enjoyable.
I want to be that owner. Where the only thing I do the entire time is to take care of people's needs. If someone is having a bad day.... Free bottle of wine, on the house! If some kids are misbehaving and the parents are extremely stressed out.... free dessert, on the house! If some delivery boy is feeling under appreciated... I'll offer him a job with a bright future. Or at least mentor him and connect him with other friends.
I've been advised too many times... don't ever own a business, cuz you'll never stop working. And furthermore, if you own a business, don't ever own a restaurant cuz it's bound to lose money.
Well dangit.... how am I suppose to live out my dream with all these naysayers?????
Sunday, September 07, 2014
Children's Alpha
Was asked to lead Children's Alpha this year.... and the past few months, I've been dreading this day. Well, the day finally is upon me... and as expected, I did not welcome it with open hands.
I don't know what it is.... but I really can't do Children's Ministry anymore. I use to love kids. I use to want to dedicate my life to them. But when I sit in a room full of kids that are not my own... and they complain... or run off.... or go wild.... I have that unquenchable thirst to discipline them!!
It amazes me how hyper some kids can be. Or how disrespectful they are. Or how impolite they are. Where are their table manners? Where are their social behaviors? Goodness gracious... I sure hope my kids won't cause any teachers the same grief I'm having.
But in the end... I recognize this as an act of obedience. I'm asked to do it... and I will do it. Whether I like it or not, that's another story.
I don't know what it is.... but I really can't do Children's Ministry anymore. I use to love kids. I use to want to dedicate my life to them. But when I sit in a room full of kids that are not my own... and they complain... or run off.... or go wild.... I have that unquenchable thirst to discipline them!!
It amazes me how hyper some kids can be. Or how disrespectful they are. Or how impolite they are. Where are their table manners? Where are their social behaviors? Goodness gracious... I sure hope my kids won't cause any teachers the same grief I'm having.
But in the end... I recognize this as an act of obedience. I'm asked to do it... and I will do it. Whether I like it or not, that's another story.
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