Feeling peaky!

I contracted food poisoning after dining at a Belgium restaurant. Powerful waves of pain rumbled through my stomach not long after the meal. I suffered from crampy diarrhea and a chronic headache. Poor me!

Is Money your God?

People want money ($), spend $, hoard $, argue over $ and kill for $. Too many of us let $ guide us. In Luke 16:13, Jesus declares that $ is a false God that people are serving, and that we as Christians cannot claim to be serving God and also serve $. I think we need to re-examine our relationship to $ and how $ affects us and our relationships to each other.

Cambodia

The Phantom of the Opera, 12 August 2006

I watched Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece, Phantom, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The show was spectacular with Brad Little and Marni Raab playing the role of the Phantom and Christine respectively. A dazzling performance!

What is your Wisdom Quotient (WQ)? 10 July 2006

Proverbs 1
5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Surely, nobody wants to be a fool. I strive to increase my WQ by following the foolproof words of God.

Oriental Hawaii, 15-17 July 2006

I spent my long weekend at the Sheraton Sanya Resort Hotel, which overlooks Yalong Bay's breathtaking beachfront and is surrounded by tropical gardens with swaying palm trees. The outdoor pools were wonderful with slides and waterfalls. I had a great relaxing time at this gorgeous resort although the UV was so strong in Sanya that sunburn was unavoidable.

The End of Season Race Meeting, 2 July 2006

I went to Shatin Racecourse today and tried out my luck in the Season End Race. As expected, I lost. Sob! The horses are going to enjoy their summer holidays whilst the gamblers can save up some money, getting ready for the next season in September.

Singapore, 25-30 June

I was in Singapore on business plus attending a fixed income course. It was a comprehensive course on bond products, structures and pricing with practical computer-based simulations, presented by an Australian professor. I've learned a lot from this intensive training! Felt like back to Uni again.

Met with my expat friends in the evenings at the Boat Quay, One Fullerton, the Watergate and the Riverside etc..... Was good to see them again.

Be sensitive! 23 July 2006

Too often in life, words are used as weapons— sometimes intentionally, but sometimes accidentally, through carelessness or circumstances. Words can hurt as much as sticks and stones. In many cases the person who inflicted hurt on you is not even aware of your misery, while you are turning yourself inside out with bitterness, the one who hurt you does not feel a thing. The best way to relieve your pain is to forgive the perpetrator.

We must learn how to be sensitive to one another. As Proverbs 25.20 says "Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart."

Father's Day, 18 June 2006

We celebrated with Dad the whole weekend. A big feast on Sat nite, followed by a wonderful dinner again on Sun. Dad-enjoy your Day!

Monday Blues

What a hectic day! There are a trillion tasks to tackle, but I have so little time. Any clues to chase the Monday Blues away?