Nottingham Graduation 2010

Me and Audri went to get our graduation earlier for some free time photography. By utilizing google map, we found our way to the place, all the way by KTM and monorail. I felt so nice reaching new places on our own.

Graduation robe and photo company at Dang Wangi:

Uni wasn't that crowded during the summer, a great time for photo taking. It kinda weird if it's just me and Audri, we dragged Chris in too~ Seriously, that graduation robe is not a very stable/easy thing to wear.

Taking pictures around campus:

Last Saturday was our graduation day. Since the first day of my final year project, I can't wait for this day to come. I'm in the afternoon session, the chancellors from UK were the one honoring us our bachelor degree. How great to see all fellow classmates that we fought together all the years, and finally reach this stage together.

Graduation ceremony:

The crowd was just awesome, graduates plus their family. Even the ball room of Palace of Golden Horses couldn't contain all of us. I guess, combining both morning and afternoon session, there are almost 1000 graduates. The moment that we took our group picture outside was just grand and great!

Taken by hundreds of camera lens:

It's not just about the pictures, ceremony or the cert. The greatest time is catching up with my study group and ConneXion members that are graduating too. We witness each other going through the miserable period, and finally we made it here, WooooHooooooooo!

Some great people that I met in Uni:

Thanks a lot to Audri's sister for the roses, Chiaw Min and Kai Seng for the yellow daisies. Greatest thanks to the Chan family that supported us since diploma. Thanks a lot for all of you that sneak out from ConneXion Conference and attend our graduation.

Our graduation gang!

I entered Nilai College in July 2006, accidentally picked up Mechanical Engineer (not very happy at that time). Now I'm graduating with First Class, not by my own strength but because of God's blessings, all glory to God.

First Class Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Jong Si-chung


" It is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, an aroma pleasing to the LORD."
-Leviticus 1:9,13,17-

As a graduate, I'll say... the cert and achievements aren't that important. What matters are the growth, the environment, and the people I met that changed me inside out. The greatest thing I had along this journey, is that I met Christ and walked His path for me. Thanks for all the answered prayers, pray all this in Jesus name, Amen.

Joon Kol's Birthday at TGI

The same day when I came back from Klang, by using KTM. Instead of heading back to Kajang, I stopped at Mid Valley for a birthday surprise some CF people did for Joon Kol. I arrived a lot earlier before dinner, walked around... and found myself something really nice at the food court.

Super colourful Ais Kacang:

Finally, I met up with Pei Wern (after wandering for hours). Without details of what's going on later, we strolled around Gardens and picked a birthday present that clashes entirely with a tough guy like him.

Cute leh~

We chat while waiting for the others, and it was surely long enough. Well, it's my first time in TGI Friday, I never knew they celebrated customers' birthday so exaggerating. Just nice, there were another 2 birthday boy and girl had their "prank" earlier. Haha, Joon Kol was kinda preparing himself for that along the dinner.

Nervous already:

Just like Chilli's, it's mostly western dishes (with extraordinary price). Well, once in a while... ok la, some more I was treated nicely in Ipoh and Klang. Here goes some heavy duty yummy meaty~

TGI's appetizer and grill lamb:

I'm not very close to any of them, but I have no idea how we ended up chatting for hours. They talked mostly about previous CF batches, new blood like me found it a bit difficult actually =.= Joon Kol got his "prank" at last, nice and cool. Happy Birthday big brother!

After dinner entertainment:


TGI birthday celebrating style:


"The Israelites had done all the work just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Moses inspected the work and saw that they had done it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them."
-Exodus 39:42~43-

I've never thought of being in the CF for this short period, will bring me such a fellowship for this day. Thinking back, I seriously thought it's a mistake going to CF, making my life busier and more miserable. But now, I see God's plan in me, how he blessed me through this fellowship. Thank you, all in Jesus name, Amen.

Chiaw Min's 21st Birthday

Next trip after Ipoh, Klang! This is mainly for Chiaw Min's 21st birthday, she invited us over for the weekend. We stopped by Mid Valley for lunch and make her a birthday present (that she'll never forget). It's a photo frame with our picture (and luggages) inside, camwhoring is always my specialty.

The pictures that we took for her in MV:


Present presenting ceremony:

It was all the way to Klang by KTM, almost 1 hour from KL Central. Chiaw Min picked us up, we went for dinner, and supper is her birthday cake. Happy 21st birthday Chiaw Min, you and me are same age now!

Cake cutting with family:

So, what's in Klang? Food again! Oh man, my weight is surely going up. Well, they are nice food anyway, just enjoy this holiday to the max. The good ones are like claypot rice, dry bah kut teh, grill lamb(!), and the cupcakes made by her churchmate.

Foods in Klang:


Some really special stuffs:

The good thing is, we were not stuffed by food whole day, a lot of other things to do as well. We woke up at 6:30 am for hill hiking (a simple one). Not bad, it was so long since we lived a healthy morning like that. Couldn't witness the sunrise =.= the bushes and clouds are in the way.

Taman Rakyat Klang:

Here comes the scary part, Chiaw Min grabbed us to join the youth fellowship in her church. Ah!!! All the 13-18 years old kids! Not too bad la... there still a few at my age, kinda friendly to us. Joined them for frisbee tossing and captain ball to.

Another birthday celebration in youth session:

Lastly, it's joining her Sunday service in church. Some eye opener, the girls need to wear a veil to cover their head, and song mostly hymns. Ok, it's great that I opened up my church visiting scale again. Overall, it's a great trip!

Visiting a Bretren church:


"My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
-Exodus 33:14-

It's always wonderful to see people that we never met, in a totally different place, worshiping and give praise to You. Wait til the whole Earth bow and shout for Your name, give us the strength to carry on the great purpose in our lives. In Jesus most precious name I pray, Amen.

CF Freshers' Night

I just reached Semenyih from Ipoh, and I need to see my new supervisor regarding my future. Aw... after a long talk, I still can't get back to ConneXion house, there's no one home yet T_T

I ended up joining the CF people for Fresher's Night. A new intake of foundation just came in and this is the welcoming for them. Pei Wern is suppose to song lead, but she had a fever and short of voice, making me an emergency back up vocalist (terrible... she's out of volume, I can't do harmonizing but to lead out the song as well =.=).

Kick start with worship and video review:

Still in the shock/nervous condition after the worship session, Paul started the ice breaker. He's doing the "pass the object around, you have to answer a question when the music stops if you're holding it". So, he needs someone to play the guitar for "music", and I don't understand why am I the guy =.=" I mean... Adam? guitar? Doesn't make sense.

Time for ice breaker:

There's a round where we need to pair up with someone that we never met, and know each other. Wow... I just realize by then we have actually quite a big number, despite the summer break. I guess there might be 30 of them.

Fresher's Night attendance:

Yeah! I had dinner with a few CF committee, it's Mungga Nasi Lemak! It's been so long~ Wah, it was nice doing events together and enjoy the post-dinner/supper with them. Student life is not that bad after all.

Supper time:


"In the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee."
-Exodus 31:6-

Pray that God will bless this new generation of CF, to be able to make an impact to this campus. Also that through joining CF, their uni life will be blessed abundantly in Your way. All in Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Visitng Sen Loong

Second visit before graduation day, to Ipoh. It's my first time using inter-state KTM service, which took me 3 hours excluding the 1 hour delay. At least Chris was with me, bringing along someone that you can talk with is very important for long journey.

This is the super long KTM:

Will be staying at Sen Loong's house for 3 days and 3 nights (sorry for bothering). Honestly, a house with Christ as the leader never fails to amaze me. His family is just incredible. Despite being same age with him, I kinda understand where the difference of maturity in him comes from.

In Sen Loong's guest room:

It's my first time stepping into Ipoh, Sen Loong and Jac picked us up at the station and we started food hunting (later become food haunted). This place is incredible, the amount of food, variety and the price, amazing. Non-stop eating for 3 days, Sen Loong's dad even cooked for all dinner. My belly seriously became bigger (my ab tones T_T).

Good food in Ipoh:


I love the duck meat:

Sen Loong kept on saying "sorry ah, coming to Ipoh is just all about eating", but he did a great job bringing us around for sight seeing and fun. The Buddhist temples that are built in caves are pretty impressive. Kellies Castle is one of those rare stuffs, heard that it's haunted...

Buddhist temple in cave:


Exploring Kellies Castle:

One of the best thing of this visit is, we tried playing go cart. It's Sen Loong first time as well. Seriously, it was really fun drifting and speeding around. The 2 bad boys even taught me how to play counter strike, we spent a night for that game.

Playing go cart, awesome excitement:

Aw... I owe him a big one this time, nice guy like him is facing extinction. Millions of appreciation to you, Sen Loong. It did enjoy a lot and I think, learn a lot from him as well. I'm so glad we have him in ConneXion Semenyih for these 2 years.

Leaving Ipoh by bus, it's actually better:


"They will know that I am the Lord their God. I am the one who brought them out of the land of Egypt so that I could live among them. I am the Lord their God."
-Exodus 29:40-

Thank you Lord for blessing this trip and make it a wonderful moment of fellowship. The love from Your faithful ones indeed poured down on me abundantly. Pray that we could use this as our own strength and one day be Your reflector as well. Also praying for Sen Loong he will be guided and walk in Your path as he further his study in UK. In Jesus most gracious name, Amen.