Problem solving is the highest level of creativity

the movie has nothing to do with the title...haha...its just a movie which my senior did for a architect dinner bash...JOEL CHECK IT OUT! THIS WAS THE VIDEO I I TOLD U ABOUT!!

anyway...the title is the exact words my lecturer told me during a crit session for our works...architecture is about that in general...problem solving. At the end of the day its not about us designing some weird cool design of a building, but instead we design to fix the problem ranging from the culture of the place, the felling of the space, the construction, technicality, social, economical, political, environmental, function....so much more to think about (getting grey hair bcoz of this...sigh)

but like my lecturer said its not how creative we design, its how creative we are in solving the given problem....God is the most creative being we can ever know, he solved the greatest problem we created =)

Purpose Driven Life

image is copyright of Bill Watterson

Many may wonder why we're here. Of what significance are we, overcoming an almost infinite probability to appear somewhere in the universe, breathing life as humans, roaming this round blue ball of mass...in short, what's our purpose in life?

I've come across people when challenged with this question they refuse to think about it because they fear the outcome. But considering the staggering scientific facts of "us" being here on earth, it doesn't surprise me scientists and philosophers who spend their lifetime finding an answer to life, suggest a superior being or intelligent being that created us. (google some facts on how amazingly accurate and precise everything in the world seems to go clock-work)

What's our purpose in life? Be BORN....GROW up....STUDY in school....go to WORK....get MARRIED....have a FAMILY.....ENJOY life....do GOOD things....RETIRE.........die.....?

Typical circle of life. But there's so much more to life than just this. We were created for a PURPOSE. We are LIVING for a PURPOSE.

Can you imagine, time non-existing, everything that is, is just is, no beginning, it just was there, not even grammar has a proper word for it (maybe got la but i dunno)...and God was there, existing as He was. He desired for relationship, knowing what the future beholds when He decided to create us. Out of love, He gave His son's life for OURS. What we're living for today is nothing more but for Him alone. We live to exist because of God and His eternal plan He has for us. I can't remember key points from Ps. Rick Warren's book but i quote from his book; with emphasis;

pg.17:

For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible..everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.
Colossians 1:16 (Msg)

Unless you assume a God, the question of life's purpose is meaningless.
-Bertrand Russell, atheist


"It's not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It's far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you were placed in this planet, you must begin with God. You were born by his purpose and for his purpose."

Understanding your purpose in life will enable you to understand better the big picture and handle life better. Despite the concrete truth being presented right in front of people, many refuse to accept God's amazing love and plan He has for them. Even so, some like me who already know this, fear of not being able to live out that dream or destiny that God has for us. So it's my prayer that i'll indeed live my life purposefully as David Chio mentioned,

"When you drive, you have a planned destination, a direction, a purpose."

Make the right decision today.

My car

This is just a random post since i woke up early to do some assignment and was feeling kinda free...the picture is not my car but same type...a 6-year old maroon proton wira 1.5 with sports rims and skirting and all....but the reason i post this is because.....

I'VE HAD SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR!!!!!

one fine day... (in chronological order)
1. aircon rosak
2. indoor light rosak
3. scratch front left bumper against parking corner
4. front right tire pancit
5. kena accident, front right indicator and light rosak with scratch and dent by the front right side
6. left back tire pancit
7. rear view mirror broke
8. left back tire pancit again
9. scratch back right door badly against another parking corner

sigh....anyhow they've all been fixed except no.9 as it was quite recent...

Despite all this trouble, many of my friends were helpful to lend a hand in dealing with all this car trouble and i'm thankful even though had to rebuke some who were saying have to 'mandi bunga' to get rid of bad luck. I thank God i've been kept safe as i know truly that driving in KL is no easy matter~

"Keep me safe O God, for in you I take refuge" Psalms 16:1

Drive safely, think of your loved ones (government should pay me for helping to promote)

hmm...just realised...good time to do devotion..*whispers* roommates all still sleeping =)

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

This week has been hectic with tonnes of assignments suddenly piled up (last minute work; never...never do last minute work) but yet just realized that it's Good Friday this weekend. How wonderful and great it is to feel for what God has done for humanity. His brilliant plan that He thought of when he began creation. Unfortunately many fail to realize this and look to the 'world' for their spiritual hunger rather than looking to God. NOW is the time. No other time like this can be so perfect to share what Christ has done. It definitely is difficult BUT all things are possible through Christ who strengthens us. It's His desire to see people come to Him, to want that relationship with Him. I've come across people who actually know how great and loving God is but yet refuse Him and the eternal gift He has given. Fast and pray. God is moving and I definitely wanna be part of what He plans to do for Malaysia. Gotta gear up!! The life that Jesus offers, through his sacrificial act and resurrection, we are saved and made new again to live an abundant amazing life with Him. Don't miss it out. He LOVES YOU!

finally found this video, this is the love story of Christ for you and me.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KfHMCtY8FKo&

Passion †

random photo of string from pan mien ta pau plastic, it was shaped like a heart by itself. cool coinceidence? not.

It has been an exciting week, Ps Pat Mesiti was around to speak in CHC for a 4 day conference, starting off he talked about PASSION. As he talked on about being passionate, ranging from businessmen whom intensely seek knowledge about their field to workers on the street sweeping with all their might, Ps Pat words definitely comes from God. Over the course of the month, people around me and my lecturers resonate what Ps. Pat were saying. Mentors and role models of my life have reminded me about having that first love, having that pure intense passion for God. My lecturer's have been talking about being passionate in what we do, loving it, and going all out. Ps. Pat words sums it all up, being passionate for Christ together in what we do; having the same PASSION like Christ had.

Taking a step back, I do think about the future, doing architecture, sigh. Is that what i'm really gonna do? 30-40 yrs down the road, drawing, drawing, thinking, thinking, discussing, getting white hair, lots of white hair, till no more hair? No doubt it's gonna be tough, but when you're passionate, that changes, YOU'LL LOVE WHAT YOU'RE DOING TO YOUR FULLEST CAPACITY AND YOU WILL DO IT TO YOUR FULL POTENTIAL. problem is, I'm not so passionate with what i currently do, but i trust God with the plans i have with Him.

This song came into mind as i was writing: Till I see You, Hillsong

The greatest love that anyone could ever know
That overcame the cross and grave to find my soul
And 'til I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in You

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

I will live to love You
I will live to bring You praise
I will live a child in awe of You

You are the voice that calls the universe to be
You are the whisper in my heart that speaks to me
And 'til I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in you

You alone are God of all
You alone are worthy Lord
And with all I am my soul will bless Your name

Spiritually am i PASSIONATE? weird la asking myself, but honestly it's currently no, i seem to be 'lukewarm' rather than 'hot'. Apparently, God will 'spit' me out if I don't heat up. I recalled back in 2003 when my life was so saturated with love for God, I actually shared with a taxi driver and encouraged him to go to church, just like that, a random taxi driver (although it must have been God divinely intervening to give the uncle a chance to hear the gospel). But still, that was PASSION. Nowadays, i find it quite difficult to even mention Jesus name amongst my friends but occasionally I get pumped up and share openly but to a limit only. Simply put, my passion for Christ isn't as large as it used to be, and that as I am pretty aware of needs building up indefinitely. So do remember me if u do pray. I really need to spark up my spiritual life.

When i was searching for some word of encouragement from the Bible about passion, i realise that i could only find mostly compassion, the Bible says a lot about God having compassion for people, CHC mission statement is:

"Loving God with Passion, Loving people with Compassion"

Being passionate for God, still you have to have compassion for people around, and above it all, love. (1 Corinthians 13:13) When you wanna be passionate for Christ, show it out of love for God by loving people. =) sometimes loving ain't easy but we were created in God's image, so love we can and shall.

Show me how to live

Teach me how to pray

Let all I think and say please You Lord

Show me how to live

Teach me in Your ways

So I can walk with You all my days