Super Duper Funny Merc Ad

Gotta hand it to Mercedes, they've really done it this time! Need to be a formula 1 fan to understand this commercial:)

All my Videos on Youtube

New embedded player on youtube:)

Top Gear's back on July 25!!!!

Yes!!!!!! It's back!

Take That - I'd Wait For Life

Ohmigosh, this is such a hauntingly beautiful song!

Problem with Microsoft Office

Goodness gracious me! Was having problem with Microsoft Office for Mac suddenly few days ago. It baffled me for a long while. Cause things just stopped working after restarting my machine. At first I thought there was a problem with Microsoft's preference files. So I deleted all my Microsoft related preference stuff in ~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft. Didnt work. Then I suddenly realised a lot of Rosetta-based apps (apps that are PPC-compiled) stopped working. So started looking on Google for Rosetta problems..... Finally!

Found the problem on MacFixIt:) Apparently updating to the latest Quicktime 7.2 with Java 1.6 installed beforehand creates a big problem as it breaks all Rosetta-apps. The fix is here:) Of course if u know a bit of sed will be useful cause it involves modifying all the ./ at the beginning of each line to / and changing all the " " (spaces) to "\ " in order to delete all the Java 1.6 files. I just used the replace function in vi to do it:)

Go Forth, Kimi and Start Painting all the Circuits Red!

May and June has been a tough time for Ferrari and Kimi Raikkonen fans. The sight of seeing Mclaren achieving 1-2 finishes in Monaco and then in a traditionally Ferrari-dominant circuit, Indianapolis, has been quite demoralising. Then came Magny-Cours, France and then Silverstone, UK. Yes! The Iceman is back in business. The last race at Silverstone has been mesmerizing to say the least. Everytime they show the on-board camera on Kimi's car, wow, it's so amazing to see how much he's pushing every single lap. Though there wasnt any on-track overtaking, but the fact that each milisecond counted in each lap just puts so much excitement into the race!

It's on to Nurburgring on 22nd July. Fingers' crossed, the winning streak will continue! But whatever it is, the excitement is back for me and every race, every lap, every point is gonna be thrilling to the end of the season in October!

Senyuman Mu

This is the one and only Malay song that I wrote back in 1997. It's called Senyuman Mu (Your Smile). Just put in the translation. It's literal translation, so not very poetry-like:)

A
Suaramu
(Your voice)
C#m
Ku rindu selalu
(I've always missed)
Bm E
Hatiku merindu wajahmu
(My heart misses your face)
F#m C#m
Selepas berkenalan hari itu
(After knowing you that day)
Bm E
Ku tidak dapat lupaimu
(I just cannot forget you)

A
Oh Sayang
(Oh my love)
C#m
Bila boleh temu
(When can we meet again)
Bm E
Hatiku mengenang wajahmu
(My heart remembers your face)
F#m C#m
Ku tidak dapat tidur keranamu
(I cant sleep because of you)
Bm E
Oh kamu! Oh senyuman mu
(Oh you! Oh your smile)

A
Senyuman Mu
(Your smile)
D
Menarik hatiku
(Attracts my heart)
Bm
Kita berdua selamanya
(The both of us forever)
E
Bina hidup mulia
(Build a perfect life)

A
Senyuman mu
(Your smile)
D
Memikat jiwaku
(Captures my soul)
Bm
Sepanjang masa
(All the time)
E
Aku fikirkan
(I'm thinking of)
A
Senyuman mu ooohh
(Your smile)

Till I See You

A B C#m
The greatest love that anyone could ever know
A B C#m
it overcame the cross and grave to find my soul
A B C#m
and till i see you face to face and grace amazing takes me home
A
i'll trust in you

A B C#m
With all I am I'll live to see Your kingdom come
A B C#m
And in my heart I pray You'd let Your will be done
A B C#m
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
A
I'll trust in You

E B
I will live to love You
C#m G#m
I will live to bring You praise

A/A2 B C#m
I will live a child in awe of You

A B C#m
You are a voice that called the universe to be
A B C#m
You are the whisper in my heart that speaks to me
A B C#m
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
A2
I'll trust in you

E B
I will live to love You
C#m G#m
I will live to bring You praise
A/A2 B C#m
I will live a child in awe of You (repeat)

A E B C#m
You alone are God of all
A E B C#m
You alone are worthy Lord
A E B C#m A
And with all I am my soul will bless Your name (repeat)

I Will Run To You

C D G
Your eye is on the sparrow and
C D Em
Your hand it comforts me
F C
From the ends of the earth
D G
to the depth of my heart
C Am D
Let your mercy and strength be seen

C D G
You call me to Your purpose
C D Em
as angels understand
F C D G
For Your glory may You draw all men
C D G
As Your love and grace demand

C D G D Bm Em
And I will run to You, to Your words of truth
Am G C Am D
Not by might not by power, but by the spirit of God


C D G D Bm Em
Yes I will run the race till I see your face
C Am D G
Oh let me live in the glory, of Your grace

Made Me Glad

VERSE 1]
D A
I will bless the Lord forever
D A
I will trust in Him at all times
D A
He has delivered me from all fear
D A
He has set my feet upon a Rock

D
I will not be moved Bm Esus4
And I'll say of the Lord

[CHORUS] A Bm
You are my shield, my strength
D Esus4
My portion, deliverer
A A/C#
My shelter, strong tower
D Esus4
My very present help A
In time of need

[VERSE 2]
D A
Whom have I in heaven but You?
D A
There's none I desire besides You

D
You have made me glad
Bm Esus4
And I'll say of the Lord

Hebe from SHE singing Qi Qin's Song

Lewis Hamilton - The Tiger Woods of Formula 1

Everyone knows the story of Tiger Woods, the story of an African-American who can into a predominantly Caucasian majority sport and turn it around with his brilliance and consistency. Well, I think this story has arrived in the sport of Formula 1 as well. The buzz name, especially in Britain is Lewis Hamilton. So much so that 6 races, 3 months into the 2007 season, people has almost forgotten about the dominance of Michael Schumacher for the previous 13 years. Cause, Formula 1 has a new hero and refreshingly, he aint white:) With Kimi Raikkonen being so horrifically terrible at Ferrari, think I've found a new guy to support in Formula 1. Still adore Ferrari but I've finally jumped on to the Lewis bandwagon.

The fact that he made Fernando Alonso, his team-mate and another super young-talent ( youngest pole-sitter, youngest F1 race winner, youngest F1 world champion and (deep breath) youngest double world champion) so desperate in wanting to win the Canada GP that he hack-sawed his car into the grass at the first corner (apology for this extremely long sentence) and subsequently spoilt his race just shows how good Hamilton is. 6 races into his first season, 6 podiums (3-2-2-2-2-1). Dont think Schumacher was this good this young although it's all about timing as well in F1 with Hamilton joining Mclaren at a time when the car is just super good (who needs Adrian Newey after all:P). We'll see how the season goes but Lewis's the man of the moment for sure!

BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica's Horrific Crash

Scary crash but the amazing thing is Kubica escaped with nothing but an ankle sprain and concussion. Apparently the first question he asked after regaining conscious was "Can I race in Indiannapolis next week?" Crazy stuff!

Expressions of love

Attended Charlotte Chapel this weekend and sermon was on marriage relationships. One particular point caught my attention and it was on expressions of love. Think this applies not just to married couples but to friendships and relationships in general. There are five main areas in which love can be expressed and received:

• Words spoken
• Deeds done
• Gifts given
• Time spent
• Affirming touch

The pastor also mentioned that for each individual, some of these five areas are stronger in terms of how love is expressed and received. In order to make a relationship work, there is a need to understand how each other expresses love comfortably so that the relationship may be fruitful and rewarding.

In Order to Remember...

... you need to forget.

月亮代表我的心

D F#m
你问我爱你有多深
G D
我爱你有几分
Bm
我的情也真
G
我的爱也真
Em A
月亮代表我的心

D F#m
你问我爱你有多深
G D
我爱你有几分
Bm
我的情不移
G
我的爱不变
Em A D
月亮代表我的心

D F#m
轻轻的一个吻
G A
已经打动我的心
D F#m
深深的一段情
G A D
教我思念到如今

你问我爱你有多深
我爱你有几分
你去想一想
你去看一看

矜持

G
我从来不曾抗拒你的魅力
D/F# Em
虽然你从来不曾对我著迷
C
我总是微笑的看著你
Am D
我的情意总是轻易就洋溢眼底
G
我曾经想过在寂寞的夜里
D/F# Em
你终於在意在我的房间里
C
你闭上眼睛亲吻了我
Am D
不说一句紧紧抱我在你怀里

G
我是爱你的
D/F# Em
我爱你到底
C
生平第一次我放下矜持
Am D
任凭自己幻想一切关於我和你
G
你是爱我的
D/F# Em
你爱我到底
C
生平第一次我放下矜持
Am D
相信自己真的可以深深去爱你
G
深深去爱你

Holy Fire

Holy Fire
Brian Doerksen, Steve Mitchinson
Key: D

Verse 1:
D /C#
Holy fire from heaven descend to us we pray let us
Bm G D /C#
Burn again. Holy fire from heaven consume our hearts
Bm G D /C# Bm G
Today let us burn again, let us burn again.


Verse 2:
D /C#
Holy breath from heaven descend to us we pray let us
Bm G D /C#
Breathe again. Holy breath from heaven revive our
Bm G D
hearts today let us breathe again, let us breathe again


Chorus:

G D/F# G D/F#
Waiting in expectancy surrendered to Your sovreignty
G D/F# Em /F# G
We're hungry for true intimacy, Lord, For the things
D /C# Bm G
Of Your heart


Verse 3:
D /C#
Holy stream from heaven descend to us we pray let us
Bm G D /C#
Drink again. Holy stream from heaven bring new life
Bm G D
Today let us drink again, let us drink again.

I Stand In Awe (Who Can Know)

I Stand In Awe (Who Can Know)
Martyn Layzell
Key: G

Intro:
G2 D G2 D G2 D G2


Verse 1:
D D/F# G Asus4 A
Who can know the mind of our creator?
D D/F# G Asus4 A
Who can speak of wonders yet unseen?
Bm7 D/F# G Asus4 A
Who can reach the height of understanding?
G Asus4 A7
To play the notes of Wisdom’s melody?


Verse 2:
Who has weighed the dust of every mountain?
Who has walked the mysteries of the deep?
Who has laid the earth on its foundation?
And who conducts the waves upon the sea?


Chorus:
D/F# G D/F#
I stand in awe of You
G A Bm7
I stand in awe of You
D/F# G D/F#
So glorious and true
Em7
I stand in awe
Asus4 A
I stand in awe


Verse 3:
You have seen the end from the beginning
You have been before the world began
You have reached to me within my darkness
And in the light of mercy now I see

Catching Up!

Havent been updating the blog for a while since February 2007 cause been busy with work and hanging out with friends here:) Well gonna do a bonanza of video posts after this:) Quick update of what happened since February:
1. Went to Italy with few of my church friends for a week (the Chinese New Year week, in fact). Fun!
2. Came back and was busy with weekly assignments (had to review 5 research papers a week), projects, preparation for dissertation, exams till beginning of May
3. Helped organized and attended my fellowship's retreat on April 27-30
4. Ohya, celebrated my birthday. Friends here got me a new watch cause old one spoilt after 7 years of using it.
5. Was videoman for my fellowship leader's wedding. Twas a great day for the newly weds.
6. Now starting to get busy with dissertation work:)

Hope to post up more juicy details on some of the stuff:)