I'd just finshed witnessing Liverpool had their 8th straight win in the premier league, this time against newcastle (2-0). Owen came home to Anfield for the 1st time since he left 1 n a half years ago, but he barely touch the ball in this match, Liverpool is simply too good to Newcastle, hehe... Anyway, he's still worldclass, and i still hope he'll return to liverpool...
Christmas is over... A season of greetings; of giving; of receiving; of christmas tree and snow man; of santa claus; of ginger bread man, cookies and pudings; of peace, love and joy; of silent and holy nights; and of course, more importantly, of the day when Jesus was born... Though dec 25th is not the exact date he was born 2005 years ago, but who cares, as long as he's remembered. Since then, the history changed, the fate of human changed, and the relationship between God and men changed...
I don't know the best way of celebrating christmas... On the eve, we 3 brothers attended the church christmas buffet in MS Garden Hotel. Usually the whole family will go, but this year, my parents went for a wedding instead. I enjoyed the turkey and deserts particularly, hehe.. We exchanged presents during the dinner, and i got a small photo frame, not bad though...That night, i slept with christmas musics on the whole night while enjoying the sound of rain drops and peacefulness... On the next morning, we went for church service, and that night, had a family steamboat in MS Garden Hotel again... Though these sounds simple, but i enjoyed the time of being together with my family and old friends as well... Everyone has their own way of celebrating christmas- some would have a party, some would go out with friends, some would shop, some would rest at home, some would get drunk in the bar, some would have some private romantic dinner with their partner, some would go for vacation, and some would involves themselves in church activities. Whatever it is, as long as you taste the loveliness and joyous and peacefulness of christmas, it would be a good christmas... As for me, i'm just being glad to be home for it, to spend time in the familiar and relaxing house with family members (since i'm still single and available :P)
Well, sadly to say, today is also the day when tsunami hit south east asia exactly a year ago. 200,000 lives were taken, and millions of properties were lost... Even till today, people still grief and feel sad for the day when God shown His wrath. After the disaster, apart from the pain and sorrow, we can see the whole world being united once again, in giving help, in saving lifes, in aiding the rebulid. Once in a while, men get together to be as one, as when life is too comfortable and easy, we took it for granted and live life a bit too selfishly, and we often forget the God above who is in control. Even today, people still think men can win god, but look at what happened, He just raised His hand, and make the land crack a bit, thousands of fragile lifes were taken just like that. I don't know why He did that, but i know behind every tough moments, there're stories where men lives stronger, love more, care more, and believe in Him more. I'm not saying that i rejoice for the lost souls, i do feel deeply grieved, but I'm just trying to clarify that behind every stories, there are 2 ends. No matter how happy and perfect is it on one side, there might be great pain and lost on the other, just that we didn't see it and neglected it. Of course, on the other hand, the vice versa is also true.
I enjoyed my vacation here in Malaysia. I relaxed a lot; got my appendix removed; played computer games; read "Five People You Meet In Heaven"; watch tv; kicked some football; chatted online; went out with friends; watch "King Kong" and "Narnia"; and more significantly, ate all i could. I love every single food in Malaysia, from home-cooked to the stalls beside the streets, yum yum, everything here is heaven-like compared to India. In one more week time, i'll be flying back to the gloomy land and start my second sem of MBBS, but still, i'll enjoy myself to the fullest within this period of time.
