Temptation~

Yay! 2 papers down... But got 5 more to go...Huhu....


Was blogging 2 days ago but then my dum-dum comp didn't manage to save it. So there goes all my hard work...Cis!


My nose has been "leaking" ever since exam started. Not exactly flu...think it's the allergy again!! Darn~ Didn't have time to mop my room ever since exam started...My be the dust...Aiyo! And I'm sooooooooo tempted to go and remove my sinus...haha! Find it difficult to handle but my nose comes in handy as a "dust-detector"... not to mention it'll also start to "run" when the temperature changes.


TSF's Fast & Prayer week has started last Sunday. And I'm always soooooooo tempted to take my instant Campbell mushroom soup (creamy, smells goooood....) out of the drawer and cook it!! And it's driving me crazy especially when I'm trying to study!!


Omoshiroi = Funny in Japanese.


It's funny how I have this urge to cook during exams!! And to all my friends who knows who Phua Zi Jin is.... you know this is really starting to get weird because I simply don't cook!! Been whipping salads and also tuna/egg sandwiches.... Not to forget dreaming of cooking up a storm in my kitchen! You name it... I was cooking delicious pasta..... Baking rich and creamy choc cakes....


WHY??!!! Naze??!!!


Brain must be playing tricks with me....especially when I'm fasting.... Especially when I go back to my aunty's house...there's got to be something good on the table... *ArghhRR!!*


The Temptation of Jesus: (Matt 4:2-4)


After fasting for 40 days and 40 nights, he was hungry. (Who wouldn't be??!! Even Jesus was human then...) The tempter (a.k.a. Satan) and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." (Jesus could turn water into wine...So turning stones into bread was child's play for Him) Jesus answered,


"It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God'". (Deut. 8:3)"


Bullseye.


What have I learnt from this story?

1. The Devil's smarter than you. (He can quote Bible verses upside down la~ So if you think you can outwit him on your own strength...forget it...)
2. Jesus' been there...done that. So if you are struggling with things like fasting (i.e. like me now...), always remember Jesus. Pray dude...pray....

And if you honour God, He'll definitely honour you.

SOT POTs, anyone?

Spend my Raya holiday in Peacehaven, Genting. Actually, I never had any intention to sign up for iPOTs wan (Professionals of Tomorrow, by FES)...coz I really wanna balik kampung so much but no bus ticket. My brother abandoned my and went back so...here I am...got nothing to do and after being persuaded like mad, ok la...sign up for it.

And wa la~ No Regrets!! (Notice the capital letters??) POTs rocks! I'm serious!! Those who missed it, please sign up for it when it's on again (I dunno when la the next wan...Sorry la...). Met so many "kakis" with the same mind, same vision, same....same....same everything la! Hahaha! And many of us just got to know each other in the Conference itself! It's amazing how God brings people from all walks of life together and *whirr*!! Blends them together to become...SOT POTs! (Students of Today, Professionals of Tomorrow...not complete nutcases k??)

So...what exactly did all the SOT POTs do in the conference?? It's a life changing experience because in this conference, many of us heard our calling as professionals of tomorrow, be it as a teacher, as soldiers in the medical line or as comrades battling in the legal world. Instead of complaining so much about Malaysia, about the corruption, lousy roads, discrimination etc etc... Why not take up the cross and make a change? Instead of thinking of which country to migrate to, why not stay behind and make a change in this country? There's no need to go to the ends of the earth for mission trips. By staying behind and serving the country is a mission itself already!

There were 3 very powerful sessions which were the MIA sessions. Are we Missing In Action? There were Missing Grace, Missing Voice, and Missing Presence. In a country where the minorities cry foul over mistreatment and discrimination, where is the grace of God in the midst of it? And where are the voices that will stand up to speak on behalf of the voiceless? (This is a challenge especially to all lawyers out there)! Are we, Christian professionals, out there to defend the rights of the people and upholding justice? Or are we running away, packing our bags and head towards the greener grass at the other side of the fence? And being Professionals of Tomorrow, are we going to remain missing in our families? Are we going to leave our families behind in pursuit of wealth? Are we going to be there for our spouse and kids? Or do we just dump them in the hands of maids and continue in chasing after our hedonistic idols?

In such conferences, mana boleh lupa things like games?? That's one of the highlights! There were the Ping-Pong Softball, Futsal Kaki 3 and Dodgeball. All super ganas games! Quite a number of people earned nasty bruises, not to mention being skinned alive during the games, due to the tackling and stuff! The guys pulak...aiyo! Goin all our to kill the female race during Dodgeball! What happened to all those "gentleman" stuff???!! Everyone told me the Ping-Pong Softball's the best but I missed the game due to a bad allergic reaction to my blankie!!! Uwahhh!!! Tak aci! But then the rest also not bad la! Lots of screaming and fun! I'm gonna kill Shu for killing me so fast in Dodgeball!!!

There just so much fun, so much of God's presence throughout the whole 5 days and all of us bonded so well with each other that we didn't want to leave during the last day! (Well, at least for me la... I seriously was reluctant to leave my new-found kakis!) And I know it's been a breakthrough conference for me because God showed me His purpose for me in my life...How studying law was not a coincidence but a calling from Him in my life and how i can be of greater service to Malaysia instead of sitting around complaining and criticising....

Hooray for iPOTs and double Hoorays for SOT POTs!!!

The Most Wanted Persons...

These people have violated my every single rights in life....and yet I simply love them~ Hahaha...I always tell them I wish I could marry all 3 of them because they are my BFFs! (Best Friends Forever!) It's quite unusual (or absolutely not!) that these 3 guys here are my best buddies! They're gonna be my bride's maids (bride's men???) on my wedding day! Hahahaa! I would wanna see the look on their faces! Utter shockness!


Okay, the list below does not, in any way reflect their ranking in my BFF list! All of them are equal in my sight and therefore, no need to argue who's the best...Hahaha...just like what Jesus told his disciples, everyone's the same in the sight of the Father, our dear God in heaven!


Outrageous+ infuriating+ extreme+ nutty+ hilarious+ fun+ comforting+ confidante+ safe+ trust+ etc = *whirrr!!* blend it all together and you'll get.... Phua Zi Jin's Best Buddies and Friends for all eternity! I'll definitely see you guys in heaven too!


Muaks Muaks~ Love you guys... Bernard Khoo Lea Way, Philip Pak Hoi Yip, Clement Cheam Heng Kit...my dear brothers and comrades in Christ!

Best Buddy #1

This guy here's a real notorious BIG man! hahaha! Big but gentle....Loves cooking with all his heart (promised to cook bak kut teh for me dy when he's back here fr NZ!). And why he's one of my best buddies...

1. He's simply hilarious!!! (He's always the one to cheer me up when i'm down in the pits)
2. He's the best guy to slap! (He's so nice to slap on d shoulders without fear of breaking any bones unlike Phil and Cle, so skinny and fragile...)
3. He's a great cook!
4. He understands girls~ (hahaha....it's a compliment bern!)
5. He's simply Bernard Khoo!

Best Buddy #2

This guy here~ Forever posing in front of cameras. Plus! He's a real good actor...I'm surprise he didn't clinch the Oscars yet...Hahaha! But why is he one of my best buddies?

1. He's the place where I'll pour everything out. (Coz he's a great listener!)
2. He's funny in a weird way. (he's a melancholic guy... I'll always make him go shopping with me or ask him for opinions...but everything's the same to him....everything is good...*sigh* dunno wanna laugh or cry...)
3. He's a man of God! (I've learnt so much from him and still his anak murid when it comes to the Bible and Old Testament...)
4. He's simply Philip Pak!

Best Buddy #3

This guy ar~ nocturnal creature...sleeps during the day (as u can see in d pix) and roams d whole Kuantan at nite. So why do you think this guy here's one of my best buddies??

1. He's my best argument partner. (We're always shouting at each other...gives d other 2 buddies a huge headache!)
2. He's d best guy to talk to when you're absolutely angry about something. (this wan i oso dunno y...)
3. He just has d craziest idea in his head. (It's interesting ya know?!)
4. He's simply Clement Cheam~