I just need that sweet ending or I’m totally not satisfied. It might be because I haven’t found HK food to be all that spectacular (no offense, HK peeps!). I think coming from Taiwan where every single meal was sooo good… then coming to HK, I was quite disappointed with the food (don’t get me wrong, there have been a few exceptions, i.e. dim sum, specialties like pigeon, and some Western and non-Chinese cuisine). Anyway, I’ve found that I get more satisfaction from dessert than the actual meal. And most times… I look at the dessert menu first now. Haha. It’s weird, cuz’ I was never really a dessert person until HK!

After a while, you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul, And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning and company doesn’t mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts and presents aren’t promises. And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes open, with the grace of an adult, not the grief of a child. And you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow’s ground is too uncertain for plans. After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much. So plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. And you learn that you really can endure… That you really are strong. And that you really do have worth. ==> People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you’ve got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway.

I was able to relate to this back then, but it makes even more sense now… does anyone know who wrote this or where it comes from?

Good times! Thanks for inviting me, Gabbie! <3

Just a few days ago, I received multiple “Happy Island” and “Fishville” requests… all from my dad! Lol. Since I had sworn off FB apps, I just let the requests sit there for awhile. Eventually, I figured I shouldn’t leave my dad hanging. The next thing I know, I have to feed my fish every two days or they’ll die. Lol.

Then just yesterday, I accidentally signed onto FB chat and guess who IM’d me?

Puahaha… too cute. Dad, if you’re reading this, don’t get too addicted to the FB apps, ok?

The official world premiere of 1040 is going down tomorrow night at opening night of the City of the Angels Film Festival!!! You can still purchase tix online, but sale ends soon! http://caff.eventbrite.com

BlackBerry
Pros: QWERTY keypad and BBM
Cons: archaic web browser (well, especially the one on my 2-year old Curve… and plus I haven’t updated the software…)

Droid
Pros: in a way, it’s like having the best of both iPhone and BlackBerry… diggin’ that there’s a slide out keypad
Cons: no BBM (lol)

Hmm… soo… is BBM a good enough reason to stick with BlackBerry? Puahaha. What I REALLY want is a good phone for email and text messaging (and maybe blogging). What are your thoughts?

Me and my purple twin, Simon Yin, sporting our matching BBs.

Can’t touch this! Oh man… flashbacks to those baggy Hammertime pants…

Word. I’m seeing it with my very own eyes here in Asia…

FAQ: What is “1040″? Well, 1040, the film, is a documentary about Christianity in Asia that I worked on last year. “1040″ is derived from the “10/40 Window,” a term used to describe the most unevangelized area of the world (10 and 40 degrees North Latitude on the eastern hemisphere). Read the synopsis for 1040 here.

The family and friends that surround them are praying for God’s healing power. There is a peace that falls upon the room and you can feel the love flowing. Despite the circumstances, everyone is hopeful. As individuals pray over the man, you can see him reacting! He WILL wake up. The faith is there.

As they leave to take a dinner break, the wife places a cassette player next to her husband. She turns it on and you can hear the cute little ramblings of their young daughter. The wife tells her husband in Mandarin, “Honey, we’re going out for now, but we’ll be back!” And though, physically, no one is there, this man will never be alone. He’s covered by so much Love.