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Catholic Men's Conference

You are invited to the Catholic Men's Conference 2006
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= Theme: "Be Masculine, Real & Responsible"
= Dates: 21st-25th July 2006
= Venue: St Francis of assisi seminary Chapel, Brighton, Miri, Sarawak
= This conference will provide YOU with insights into:
++ The crisis of manhood/fatherhood.
++ Questions of: Who am I? What is my purpose in life?
++ Discovering/Rediscovering the real, unique & special me.
++ Healing of self-image.
++ Understanding communication between men and women.
++ Theology of the Body.
++ Qualities of a Man of God and how to develop them.
++ Mission of a Catholic Man in Today's society.

Don't miss it :)

Deepest Condolence

My friend's mum passed away, on the day i arrived at Miri from my trip to Kuching on Wednesday 12th July (after she underwent a surgery the previous day). This news was so shocking! i got an sms from another friend asking for prayers, saying our friend's mom was seriously i'll in the hospital. i wanted to know more so i sms my friend, and he said his mom was indeed in serious condition. At that time, i was in the bus from Bintulu, and my hp battery was really low, so was unable to phone my friend. By the time i arrived in Miri, after going home for a while, i went to the medical centre together with John, but by then my friend's mum had already passed away :( Actually, just 2 weeks ago, his family visited my dad in the same medical centre after my dad underwent a surgery. Anyway the funeral was held on the 14th of July. And have been attending the nightly rosary prayers at his house (i missed 2 nights).

My deepest sympathy and condolence to my friend and his family. Be strong and hang on to the hope of the resurrection and that we will all meet again in heaven some day!

"I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live" (John 11:25)
"But we don't not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with Him those who have died" (1 Thes 4:13-14)
"eternal rest grant unto her o Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen"

Exam results out

Hooray! I passed all!!! Somehow i kindof knew i will pass all subjects this semester (i felt peaceful after i sat for my last paper, and also throughout the holidays). Results were officially out on 12/7/06.

Throughout my degree life in Curtin (that's 3 years in total), my each semester exam result would be marred by either 1 FAIL if not 2 FAILS :( (out of the SUPPS i got, i only passed one). So this time, sem 1 2006 was history for me - i know, i know. i only took 3 subjects (2 are repeats) and i passed all 3. well, it's an achivement for me, and that has motivated me to continue, although i still have fear of facing my studies again (Lord, pls help me). Anyway, here are my marks:

=Engineering Economics 401 - 56
=Engineering Electromagnetics 201 - 69
=Mathematics 277 - 77

Thank you Lord! (i know my parents, especially my mom has been praying extremely hard for me. this time their prayers are answered, after like 5 semesters of praying? :> Well, i just hope to maintain the passes.... again i feel so fearful to face my studies. i find it tough and not of my interest, that's why. but since i'm already halfway, beter just continue)

At least this semester i didn't have to go thru so much emotional roller-coaster (phew!). To my friends who either got SUPP or FAIL, don't give up. i know you might fell awful and bad (i went thru those feelings - SO MANY TIMES!) Just treat it as an experience in life and strive to do better the next time.

SK Bintang choir gets 3rd placing in inter-school choir competition!

I got a call on Friday (7/7/06) around lunch time when i was in Kuching...
"Hello! Adrian, this is Cikgu Jagjit. We got third place"
"THIRD PLACE AH???!!!"

Wow! imagine the thrill i went thru when i heard that SK Jalan Bintang school Choir managed to get third placing for the choir competition :D i was so happy!!

A week before i left for Kuching, i was asked to help the school choir prepare for a choir competition. Last year, they got the last placing in the competition (9th placing). So this year they decided to get some help from outside. My sister's teacher, knowing that i conduct the church choir told the PKKK about me. That's how i was called. Anyway, since i am not a professional (and never have any experience working with children and being involved in a competition), in my heart i was telling myself and hoping and praying that as long they don't get last placing again this year i would be happy enough. I did tell myself it would be nice if they could get 3rd placing. True enough they got 3rd this year! :D

Anyway, i had a really good time working with the kids (primary 4-6). Since it is my ambition to be a teacher, i got some firsthand experience (even though only for a few hours for 4 days) in teaching. I loved it!!! On my last day with them, 2 of the students were crying (normal for some children to miss their teacher...kekeke....:P). i really thank God for His guidance and also for helping the choir do their best!
Tahniah semua!!! :D

I'm back in Miri

I'm back, after a week of travelling. So will be doing lots of posting the next few days :)