Not in any particular order...
1. First trip with my best friend from university.
2. Breaking my record of the most number of taxis caught within a three day period in Australia.
3. Getting on a tram in St Kilda which was going in the wrong direction, and realising it 10 stops later after talking to some old local folks.
4. Talking to a crazy man who climbed out of a bridge at Richmond and was hanging onto the bridge with his hands and being invited by the man to do the same (which I wisely declined).
5. Praying a prayer of unity at St Paul's Cathedral, kneeling at the same place where Pope John Paul II knelt in 1988.
6. Seeing the great Phar Lap in the flesh at the Melbourne Museum and reading about history of horseracing at the Racing Museum.
7. Experiencing the world of Picasso from 1935-1945 at the NGV International.
8. Sipping on a glass of Chandon sparkling wine with the best tasting vintage cheddar cheese I have ever tasted at the and overlooking at a magnificent view of the vineyards at Domaine Chandon Australia in the heart of the Yarra Valley.
9. Seeing lambs running around at the plains of the Yarra Valley and ordering a lamb shank for lunch at one of the wineries afterwards.
10. Dining at Ezard, experiencing their Japanese inspired oyster shooter and finding delight in dipping the bread into their renowned armesan, garlic and rosemary infused olive oil (which costs $30 for a 375ML bottle).
11. Dining at Pearl, experiencing their signature entree being pearl meat (at $44 per serve, costing more than the main course) and delighting in the taste sensations of the trilogy theme in their deserts.
12. Finding a store which sells Magic cards exclusively, along with rows of tables for people to play with others.
13. Understanding that the word "night shopping" in Melbourne only applies to shopping centres in the CBD and not to any of the shops and boutiques along Brunswick Street, Chapel Street and Toorak.
14. Experiencing the best coffee in the world in small cafes in many of Melbourne's small lanes.
15. Seeing fire at night from the hotel room every hour (fire being emitted from the Crown Casino which is just across from our hotel).
The only regret I have is not going to Melbourne's famous bars and jazz clubs. Oh well, maybe next time!
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Insecurity of a leader
It is so sad to see some people being so insecure. They see their worth through their position at church, and when they feel threatened by someone else in relation to their position, they will start defending themselves and shifting blames on their opponents, hurting others in the process.
Our worth is not based on our position or on what we do. Our value comes from the act of Christ, who died for us and made us new. Whether we attain a position or not does not determine our worth or value. God uses people in different ways. If we are not able to serve him in a position in church, God will have other uses for us.
It is so sad that someone that I respect in the past can resort to slander and gossip about me, to the extent that such confidential discussions were disclosed to me as others felt that I've been wrongly accused. It doesn't help that alot of people may believe her because of her standing or that they are too unfamiliar with our affairs in our congregation.
Maybe her time could be better spent doing constructive things for our ministry as opposed to trying to drum up support for her from other people.
I guess God is in control over everything. We need to work together to address the true issues of our congregation. However, if the leader is only interested in pursuit of her own personal ambition and personal gain, I trust that God will reveal their true nature in time.
Our worth is not based on our position or on what we do. Our value comes from the act of Christ, who died for us and made us new. Whether we attain a position or not does not determine our worth or value. God uses people in different ways. If we are not able to serve him in a position in church, God will have other uses for us.
It is so sad that someone that I respect in the past can resort to slander and gossip about me, to the extent that such confidential discussions were disclosed to me as others felt that I've been wrongly accused. It doesn't help that alot of people may believe her because of her standing or that they are too unfamiliar with our affairs in our congregation.
Maybe her time could be better spent doing constructive things for our ministry as opposed to trying to drum up support for her from other people.
I guess God is in control over everything. We need to work together to address the true issues of our congregation. However, if the leader is only interested in pursuit of her own personal ambition and personal gain, I trust that God will reveal their true nature in time.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Wishes
As one gets older, one's birthday is no longer important.
When I was younger, I look forward to my birthday, on which I will get presents and wishes from many people. Maybe birthdays to young people are important and so people tend to remember each other's birthday when they are young. As I grow older, birthdays become just another ordinary day, and most people won't attempt to remember other people's birthdays. Maybe the more birthday you have, the closer you feel that it may be your last birthday.
Anyway, on a more positive note, it is nice when a few people remembered my birthday and sent me some kind wishes this year.
When I was younger, I look forward to my birthday, on which I will get presents and wishes from many people. Maybe birthdays to young people are important and so people tend to remember each other's birthday when they are young. As I grow older, birthdays become just another ordinary day, and most people won't attempt to remember other people's birthdays. Maybe the more birthday you have, the closer you feel that it may be your last birthday.
Anyway, on a more positive note, it is nice when a few people remembered my birthday and sent me some kind wishes this year.
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