Living in a prison?

Furry pets...

Cute...

Living in a cage...
Food provided, water provided...

But...

Imagine you inside...

You call it prison...right?

Think about it...
Is this why the hamster runs non stop? Trying to run somewhere?

KL Towerthon 2011

1km uphill road run plus 2058 steps in KL towerthon. This time, it's different. The race was at night.

Heard a lot of complaints from competitors. Many were stuck up there for 2hours due to the numbers with only 1 lift in operation. The other 2 lifts...1 reserved for VIPs and the other kaput!

Luckily I was in the first wave flagged off. Each wave was about 200 ppl. In the men open, we had 5 waves!
The race started with a 1km uphill run. The first 100m was a frantic sprint and before halfway to tower, 2 guys were already walking as I ran past.

This is 1 race where I have minimal training. Lucky I didn't hit the wall halfway up. Managed to do a PB! Yes! Shaved 1 minute from last year's timing. Could this be due to the kg I lost? Hmm...

Maybe next year can go sub18...hahaha!

My records so far...
2008 - 20:13
2010 - 19:52
2011 - 18:48
Medals - Left 2008, middle 2010, right 2011. Quality wise, sad to say 2011 is the worst although the night race was nicely organised!

When Everything’s Shaking, Find Something Stable

What’s the advice they tell you when there is an earthquake? Find something stable and hide under it. The same wisdom applies to life. When things are shaking—and they will—you have to find the firmest structure and run to it. Nations will war, economies will turn, diseases will strike, and emotions will rage up and down, but the Bible says, “The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe” (Proverbs 18:10).

You’ve got to have God’s perspective on the shaking. It’s not like He doesn’t know it’s happening. In fact, He uses it. God said, “Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also” (Hebrews 12:26). It goes on to explain, “This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe” (Hebrews 12:27,28). You see, God uses the shaking of tough circumstances to reveal what is true and eternal—His kingdom and His glory. As part of His kingdom, you can know that you have an eternal city that waits for you—that your future is secure.

However, in the meantime, you’ve got to have something to hold onto. That something is Jesus Christ. Paul, in the midst of a lot of trouble, said, “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow--not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love” (Romans 8:38). You can count on the love of Jesus to never fail you, never crumble, even in the hardest times. He said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). Take a moment right now to breathe a sigh of relief and run to God’s great name. He will protect you and preserve you until His glorious kingdom fully comes.

So, this week, let us pray and ask God to

• Give us peace in the midst of the “shakings” of life

• Provide finances to help Global Media Outreach to reach even more people for Jesus Christ

• Help us know that God is our strength and our source in all of life

God can use you to help others in times of trouble. Thank you so much for your prayers! God loves you. If we can pray for you just hit “reply” and let us know your prayer requests. May God bless you!

Your Friends at Global Media Outreach

A, B, AB, O

Last week, I got a sms from a friend. Blood donor needed.

It was her friend seeking for blood donors to help a lady with liver cancer. She needs a lot of blood in transfusions. As my last blood donation was in January, I'm good to go.

Met a guy at Sime Darby Medical Centre (formerly know as SJMC) blood bank. He's the son in law and contact point for blood donors. I had a small chat with him. He's shocked to know blood banks in Malaysian hospitals do not have sufficient levels. Being a New Zealander, blood donation is normal to him. He has not heard of hospitals in desperate need for blood. He said college students donate twice a year.

Here? Well, maybe once every few years. Maybe the hospitals themselves are not doing enough to maintain a healthy level in the blood bank. Are they doing blood donation campaign from 1 college to another? Klang valley has hundreds of colleges. And Universities?
Some companies do have their blood donation day. More need though.

End of the day, it all comes down to Ministry of Health...the government. More needs to be done to create this blood donation awareness.

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

A kilo or two lighter...

Lent season is over...

Good Friday was when Jesus sacrificed and died for us 2000years ago.

Easter Sunday, the third day of his death after being crucified, our Lord & Saviour Jesus is risen!

Resurrection!

Alleluia! Alleluia!

For the past month, it's my first time fasting a meal per day. I wanted to do fasting in this Lent season so I skipped having lunch. It was very tough in the beginning. Stomach started grumbling around 3pm onwards. Weekdays ok but weekends...oh...I have to miss fasting during weekends as those 2 days are always filled with activities, either cycling or running which require a lot of energy...meaning food! :D No food no action :P

My weight now is 58kg as I lost a kg or two over Lent. Could feel my pants a bit loose now and at the same time needing another extra hole or two on my belt!

Well, with a slightly lighter body weight, I sure hope I can run faster! Hahahha! KL Towerthon coming up this Saturday nite so it'll be exciting. :P