Sunday, 1 March 2009
Thoughts & Drumsticks
I figured that its time to do a lil blogging after awhile...A post of thanksgiving.I've just received a drum set from a nice guy that decided to give it away cuz his daughter is not playing it anymore. To my surprise, it's still pretty neat given the years it have been there.
I think to myself, What a wonderful God I have.
I told my Dad about it. he said something that I never really thought about in that way.
"You ask to improve on skills, He gave you a drum set. How great is that?"
So says who God does not answer prayers...He does in his own good time.
Well I can't really say I've been close on my walk recently. I was drifting along side of my film production. Even beyond all these "too busy for God" mindset I held, nevertheless, I was granted with smooth sailing and 5 minutes snap shot creativity.
I do feel guilty for not being to much of what I am called to be sometimes.
It makes me reflect on pretty of things I've come across in this recent weeks.
How can a tree continue to flourish its habitats when its roots are detached from the original seed source?
We talk about building, How can we when the blue print is not complete?
Is there a revelation? Are you sharing them to people?
Why do people criticise on creation itself when they do not understand the beauty of making one?
Do you go to church to be holy or to feel holy?
When will we start looking at GOV (God's point of view)
We see big pictures, He see the pixels that made them.
When will we stop waiting for Good things to happen instead of appreciating the second we have in the present?
Lots of thinking I had. There were more but I forgot them. Oh well, they'll come to me. Just like how I can literally delight in good memories realistically with every sense I have.
I am a juggler.
Posted by Jem at 08:39
Monday, 8 December 2008
Revival
Ok...Back from the hustle and bustle of life sitting right in the middle of my study trying hard to revive my blog.Revived.
Christmas is coming, yay! There's gonna be a great celebration this year compared to the rest with My Hope, Ben's Camp, House Party and hopefully, a taste of some heartwarming laid back series of events. That is of course, not forgetting the presents.
So much for Christmas updates, all I want to see now is a revival in my Church! It's great to see people stepping up to take extra efforts to make it happen, it motivates me. I am not gonna sit around, I am gonna make things happen in God's plans! The salvation of other is on the line!
Music ministry is doing fine, so far, but there is a need for more anointing and better music. speaking of music, I've got a thing for Jazz & Bossa Nova, so if any one's got some to share, please do. Actually I came back to the blogging world cuz I realised people do still patronise my secluded little space of expression. Although, I do not really have lots of time to spare, but oh well, it's all for the fun.
Just some pictures to sum up what I've been doing...there's more at Facebook though.
Crusade Dinner
First Class Outing
More Outings?
Refer to above
New Friend
Rose Mansion PhotoShoot - Kok Xiang
Apple
Bet
Raniel
Starting an amber, yearning for fire
Band Practice
Jams For Lunch
Posted by Jem at 04:50
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Last Week
I am going to blog about last week & this week, which is the last week of Yay days.Last week does not seem to distant from me for the experiences were valuable, well, it's better late than never.
Last week - "The Rose Mansion" production week
I agreed to cast for my friends final year project which had honestly had doubts on before and thank God I agreed to go for that in fact was one of the greatest times of my holidays. Call time was at Gallop Rd, bet most people don't know where that is, I know I don't.
7am to me is a killer, Everyday I drag my pathetic self into washing up and getting ready to set off to hail a freaking cab that is willing to take in 3 extra people along the way. I don't understand why but it seems that the cabby nowadays are not really interested in our money anymore.
That was just the appetisers, the highlight was the new friends I actually met, Raniel & Kok Xiang and the other crew members. They're all actually very nice, far off from what I expect them to be. I got to know friends whom I knew better, friends that I did not treasure before but not anymore of that. They felt so real to me, not that they were not before but it's just that, its closer.
So much for people, now lets get down to the location itself, my god, it was filled with Bat shit and that's was what we got all over our bodies during a fight scene. It seem so ruined & abandoned, so much so that nature kinda reclaim a portion of it back. I was not that surprised till someone told me that it was had only been abandoned for 4 years.
The acting part was really the greatest insight that one whom is in the studies of film can get. I realised now why there are awards given to the best actor & actresses, acting ain't a walk in the park I tell you. There were scenes whereby you knew what it felt like to be natural yet you can't just shake away the feeling that the camera is in your direction. There were time whereby I felt a letdown to the crew for my incompetence, Thankfully, they were pretty tolerant.
Oh...just a insight to note down for good reference the next time I come back to read...
Cast:
Jem(me) - Ivan (All looks but nothing inside)
Kok Xiang - Jason (The timid gangster)
Raniel - Benjamin Zhi Wei (The nerdy good friend)
Betty - Stephanie (The sweet and murderous part-time girlfriend)
Apple - Clare (The injury prone psycho)
Crew:
Ye Xiang - almost expressionless director
Candice - Very nice uhh...Shes got a big position
Melissa - Pledged-to-care-for-you producer
Ok I'm sorry about the rest but I just didn't get your names in time.
This are mainly the people that I hung out with for the whole 4 days shoot. I must say that these were really one of the best times I had...hopefully the Sentosa outing will be carried out as planned. =)
Compared to the fun last week, this week is not as fun, still fruitful though...
Thanks be to God
Happy Birthday Jerome
I really NEED those other freaking photos...to be continued.
Posted by Jem at 09:03
Sunday, 28 September 2008
swing & sway
I've been on a swinging mood lately...not really a bad thing but it brought me closer to Mr. G...Hes my classic guitar...speaking of G...Its also 1 of my favourite chord family...sounds nice and easy to play...how about that? Oh right, my random cravings for producing better sound took me to the airport and play with my friends like no tomorrow...which is today and there actually is a tomorrow. Its just a saying.
Someone told me today that a guy he did not really knew said that guitarist that strum and pluck chords are not "real" guitarist...He better be an excellent player to say that...even Mozart and Chopin plays chords...
G D Em C
Oh yea...as for F1...too bad Hams didn't make the break...oh well...at least he still get to spray wine at all the other people...
There was an accident though...the worst of all F1...
Laughs everytime I see it...
Clinton for credit of photo
Posted by Jem at 10:11
Sunday, 21 September 2008
Post Poly Forum
Its been 3 days since the I've been back from Poly Forum 2008 and its only till now that I'm talking about it.A big part of the the reason was due to the fact that I can't get my hands on the pics that I wanted, but its ok...I've got it already.
I have to applaud NYP on their effort in organising such a big event, so much so that they even brought in ministers to sit in and open up discussions (Guess that's what they do in forums). My inability to feel excited about the event was explained as the days go along in there. I had a feeling that I was somewhat like a helpless bird being trapped, not sure why though.
I had no choice but to rise to the occasion and that was when it calls for a "Fun Jem" to rise from its sleep, to make fun out of boredom.
Hey it was not all that bad...now that I recalled, the bowling competition event was pretty great. I made a new personal record of 135! (with handicap)
Ugh...I think the best times was the last day where everything was going slow for me, can't say the same for the rest. We (I made new friends) went around playing games and stuff...it was better when night fell.
Then there was this smart Lil girl that drank cocktail and came telling me she was sober...
"Hey I'm not drunk k...I know (pointing at the numbers on my shirt) 2 + 1 + 10 + 0 = 3!"
I pronounced her drunk after she asked me where her room was.
The night was long and it turn arduous for me as I had trouble keeping awake. The forfeit made by my friends were too heavy for me to even afford an eye shut.
The whits stuff on our faces were toothpaste...it dried
I don't know what happen here
Some of the people I met
In overall, the people there were great, the fun was fun and I enjoyed the days.
Happy days...all my ways!~ Randomness
Posted by Jem at 07:19
Monday, 8 September 2008
A Breakthrough!
It is more than what the title claims to be!It is a breakthrough in my own spiritual walk with God!
An overnight prayer event held by Campus Crusade that made an astounding inpact upon me, not sure if the others feel the same. To be honest, I thought I was gonna sleep my way through the event. It is seemly impossible with all the excitment and insights that was shared, not forgeting the fun with friends and the crazy things done to keep the metabolism rate running.
It is through and by this camp that I saw a side of me that have really been floating on stagnant water.
I thought I needed more to life, but I realised that I lacked the drive.
I learnt about the fortunate state that I am placed in by grace and yet, that I did not appreciate.
I talked about many but failed to comply to any.
It is not a change that I want but really a living relationship that I need. Thus, Im back in the zone! The one thing I took back from that camp was to stop living in the past of the world but for the present and future of the promise. Let not things that away something that was bestowed to us by extended mercy & grace.
Full of Pride -> Taking things in Stride
This is a testimony, believe it.
The new friends I made friends and the friends I remade, I shall not forget. Especially the encouraging one, Yvonne.
Oh! A new hero emerged from the conference!
StrapJacket-Man!
Posted by Jem at 09:59
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Inspiration
Recently I went to this worship song writing competition, "The Genesis Project", I must say that I underestimated the entertainment value beforehand.They were not just song writers but musicians that actually got their own band, it was so freaking awesome. Not only was the songs inspiring, but also, the music and the effort they put in bringing their songs to the extreme level that really awaken the longing to worship again!
I say that God ins working in the midst of my family, even my mum got inspired to take the stage in church, something that we both thought was impossible before. If God wants it, anything is possible.
It seems that I've been inspired a lot to get my built back in shape considering that I managed to skip working out for so long due to the time consuming modules I had last block. It seems that kicking soccer have become even more difficult with no one in school to compete with, seems like everyones taking a break from school life.
Oh well, I need to start planning to get experienced in my field of filming, seems like it is not all about cameras after all, lots of things like advertising is also involved. Oh yea...speaking of that, do go support and watch the upcoming film, The Days, it is one awesome show not to be missed. I know it because I was there when they did it. So just go watch it!
http://www.thedaysmovie.com