Shut Down
It’s been about 4 years this blog has been staying alive. At long last, I’ve decided to stop posting here.
I guess the art of blabbing my thoughts hae somehow left me. Or maybe I’d rather keep my thoughts to myself. Whatever the excuse/ reason, I still have another blog functioning with the sole purpose of… entertainment. Ngahaha
So thanks to all you faithful readers. If you are that much faithful anyway. Haha cya round 🙂
Posting for 4 years,
BShia
Set Me Free
A strange week I must say.
My heart’s troubled again. But hey, I’ve faced conflicts like this one before. Although the previous wave was way more destructive.
So I say this in words of faith: I will overcome.
I’ve done it once. I can do it again.
Alone? No. That’s when God becomes part of the story.
Although… An intercession would be much appreciated. 😀
BShia
The Human Vacuum
Ah, there’s that feeling again.
As I’ve learned in Youth Camp, as long as we’re inside our earthly bodies, we will continue to yearn for earthly satisfactions. Therefore, our hearts will never experience long-lasting happiness. Since after all, nothing on earth lasts forever.
I’m only learning to be thankful with what I currently have, who I am, and what I had.
At least I can boast about this.
God promised life in abundance, did He not? First things first. To delight myself in Him.
Jesus is all I need
BShia
NERF
Well, I’ve pretty much cleared up all I need to do during the holidays. Well, most of it.
Christmas? Oh, the usual. THAT, and a hilarious yet meaningful sermon by Arnold Lim again. Spot on to me, he amplified about making time for God and put aside all our rush just to make that moment intimate. Something which I incredibly lacked during this holiday season. Well, good thing it didn’t last long. Why? SPM reduced my holiday time. XD. Happy Birthday, dear Jesus. Funny how everyone is using that quote this year. I remembered I started off using it last year already. Bah.
This and the fact that time moves like as if God is pressing a fast-forward button. Crazy. I don’t feel like I WAS a Form 5 student at all. Meh, I could assume other ppl feel that way.
College is next. The truth? I’m nervous. It’s just me I guess. I’ve been hearing stories about how one’s faith can be tested here. Oh. And that you can either make a stand for Christ, or conform to the ways of college students. But wait, who am I kidding? This happens EVERYWHERE. Even in secondary school. Form 5. Besides, if this is a phase in life God is putting me through, there will be a reason. It’s now my job to fulfill it.
A few highlights from the past perhaps? Hm… Let’s see:
Youth Camp 2010
Graduation Day
CF Camp 2010
Class photo: 5 Delta (P.S. mind Zhafir and Surin’s pose)
Subang Rally 2010 (Session 1 Group shot)
Session 2 Group shot
I could just go on and on about this.
For more photos, visit my Facebook.
2010 came and is now about to pass. There’s no time for me to regret anything I’ve done or not done now. No time to look back and feel depressed over how well the year should or would have been if I started to live life out more. 2011 will be different. If there is a particular reason for God to put me though all the toil and pain in 2010, it’ll be because of this:
To prepare me for 2011
BShia
Silkygirl Biceps
4 days 3 nights stuck inside a freezing building. Super small swimming pool. McD’s on the opposite. Welcome to FBC Youth Camp 2010 at the Grand Kampar Hotel.
This year’s theme is leadership. Just to sum things up, LOVE is to be the motivation of every leadership. You know honestly, I don’t think this camp was meant for just the youth. But also the entire church.
Some of you may know, this camp clashed with my prom night. A little back story, I was never interested in attending prom to begin with. Call me a horrible person for dropping out from the final event of every secondary student’s life. But I know I would regret even more if I missed this camp. And I thank God: I’ve made the right decision. NO REGRETS.
There’s phrase I recall. It’s not what happens before the camp, but what happens after. I know I’ve emphasized this quite a number of times in previous. But hey, no doubting the truth.
The stuff I’ve learned, the spirit I gained. It’s something that always fade away over time after any Christian event. How could I ever allow that to happen again?
Photos? It’s all on Facebook.
BShia
Try only la haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
I KNOW I KNOW MY HEADER IS KINDA BAJET-ISH
JUST TRYING IT OUT OK!?
Camp is tmrw already!? *la haaah*
Sentimental
Just had a short emo session. Wanted to blurt something out here. Meh, decided not to anyway. It’s kinda immature actually. What I was emoing about that is.
That aside, another movie review:
Yup, it’s the story behind the worldwide phenomenon on the big screen. And speaking of sentimental, Jesse Eisenberg, the dude who plays Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, man does he have a poker face in the film.
The Social Network pretty much tells of the background story of the creation of Facebook. From humble beginnings (or not) to billions of users worldwide. Of course, the Social Network story did really happen in reality by 100%. Although, as the movie caption states, that’s summary right there.
Nice movie by the way. Really good acting. Although viewers below the age of 18… get out of the cinema. This movie is NOT for you. Hey… wait a minute… How old am I again?
So aside from Mark’s poker face, some super fast nerd talks, foul languages and um… sex scenes, if you don’t understand business, you might have trouble understanding this movie. Yes, it’s all business-talk too. Trust me, I had some confusions myself. But I roughly get the idea la haaah. It’s all drama by the way.
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LOL camp in 2 days time!!! Leadership, take me to a whole new level.
BShia
Because He IS Good
For more pics, visit the FBC Subang website.
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First things first, I just wanna thank God for being so patient and faithful me. Any ordinary being would probably hold a huge grudge on me by now and demand my head served on a platter. Not Jesus of course. 😀
So far, a completely stuffed holiday week. I don’t even know how or why, but all of the sudden I’m getting a lot worship practices already ever since the end of SPM. Are that many people going off for the holidays?
Oh and for 2 consecutive weeks I’ve occupied myself in front of the big screen. So the week before was Harry Potter. Last weeks its:
It’s part 5 of the Chronicles, the 3rd movie made. Feedback?
A movie whereby most Christian viewers can easily relate in terms of spiritual values and biblical relevance. If you open your heart wide enough, you can loads of them in the movie. Pretty good wakeup call as well.
The only downside to it is that I find the plot really flat and shallow. Straightforward is another word. Some of the script is a little… well… plain.
And you know la the whole Narnia drill. A friend of mine puts it this way:
1. The kids arrive in Narnia
2. The come across a situation they need to solve
3. They get themselves screwed in a tight corner
4. Aslan comes to save the day
5. The end as the kids return to the human world
Note: When Aslan comes, its near the end of the movie. That’s how it is really. I haven’t read the book, but I sure hope not ALL of the stories are like that. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is an exception though…
Honestly, I enjoyed Prince Caspian better.
What’s next… Rapunzel? Tron? Show me your magic again Disney.
There’s more to come during the holidays… I can’t wait.
BShia
This is Redemption’s Hour
So the hectic 3 weeks had finally come to an end. Happy? You bet. I can feel a huge burden being lifted from my shoulders. Although there is an aftermath.
The end of SPM dug up a lot of holes in my daily routine. That is, I’m like so free… I’m bored. There’s absolutely no reason for me to study now. If I say I did, this is not Brandon Shia blogging. It’s a good thing no doubt. Question is: What on earth am I gonna do to pass the time?
PS3 games are taking over PS2 games and most stores only sell PS3 games now… Facebook is a little boring… Still waiting for my Plants vs Zombies to be installed. Hey, that’s something to look forward to.
Crazy stuff… Next week is Youth camp already! Man, 2010 is mega fast.
I’m pretty God has prepared a lot in store for me. And what He has prepared, is bound to be GOOD.
BShia
The Deathly Hallows
It’s a movie night right in the middle of SPM! Can somebody say madness?
So the final chapter of epic saga continues. You know it feels like I grew up with Harry Potter movies. The first movie was released if I’m not mistaken, when I was 11, the same age as the Chosen one in the Sorcerer’s Stone.
But we ALL should know what happens in the end. Voldemort obviously dies. WHAT? You expect him to live and conquer the muggle and the magical world? I ain’t spoiling anything here…
However over the years, we’ve got some pretty unfabulous reviews regarding the previous movies. At least, until AFTER the Prisoner of Azkaban. Fortunately, I guess the producers must have taken the matter at hand.
The first part of the final movie in the Harry Potter series comes with a nice blended mixture of comedy, romance, BROmance, action and horror. One moment, you’ll find yourself laughing. The next, you’re jumping out from your seats. Oh and not to mention the emotional conflicts.
I applaud the arrangement of the plot. Dividing the story into 2 parts sure must have been tricky. So well done to that. I thought the movie ended pretty well, with a thrill that would get viewers interested in the next movie.
The downside? Like most Harry Potter movies, if you have never read the book, or at least watched the previous movies, then chances are you will end up asking a lot of questions. Like “Who’s Bill?” (Btw, he’s Ron’s brother, the oldest if I’m not mistaken) or “Why ah…” or “Where ah…” blablabla. One may also have the trouble of identifying recurring characters like Prof. Lupin and Fleur Delacor. Introduction to characters may appear a little poor, but hey that’s what you get if you dunno the world of Harry Potter.
A children’s novel? Maybe. But NOT this movie. You have to watch if you want to know why. This is one’s highly MATURE.
Funny stuff: I actually find most of the scenes in the forest really Twilight/ New Moon- ish. It would be funny if all of the sudden Edward Cullen appears out of nowhere, and our heroes would mistake him for Cedric Diggory back from the dead. Read and watch the Goblet of Fire if you have absolutely NO idea what I’m talking about.
All in all an excellent comeback. I honestly thought it was gonna be another “might-as-well-watch-on-Astro-movie”. I was wrong. Honestly, I’d recommend watching this in the theaters.
The most memorable person in the movie? You should know la haah… The girl with the looks that drive the men nuts. Whose name starts with E and ends with -mma Watson:
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BShia
Spikin’
It’s been a while since I’ve heard a good Chris Tomlin song. Well, not to compare that only some of them are good… But, yeah, you get the idea.
This one’s from his latest album, “And If Our God Is For Us…” :
The question that hit me while listening to this song:
Is Jesus really ALL to me?
Oh and speaking of Chris Tomlin, check out what else I’ve found:
Yes, peeps. That IS Chris Tomlin. Madness? Sparta? No, I do not know why. But, hey, LOLCATS.
They should write a song about spiky hair next time. I’ll be looking forward to that. XD
Back to Add Maths
BShia
Don’t be a Tumbleweed
Attended the last day of VBS 2010: Saddle Ridge Ranch today.
You can pretty much get the idea la.
Kids sitting on me, pushing me, punching me, Shia Shia Princess-ing me. Kinda miss it. Couldn’t take part this year because of SPM O.O
FLASHBAAAAAAAAACK!!! Of last year’s VBS, Boomerang Express:
the random…
and the completely, utterly senseless
Carnival/ Family Day tomorrow. Buahahahaha skipping another study routine. Alaaaaa… MATHS AJE!!!
Ah yes, here’s the official VBS 2010 BLOG:
BShia
HOMECOMING
OR NOT.
Yes peeps I’m back on WordPress. Why? Meh, I just belong here.
Oh no time to celebrate. 4 days from now it’s gonna be a so-called-hectic week. You guys should know by now.
Updates? Covered most of the topics. Still got a lot to cover, HAHA. And you know la you tend to keep forgetting what you studied after some time. Oh and Sejarah is a pain. Yeaaaah…
Might I ask that whoever is reading this could keep me in prayer? Again, I’m not expecting great results, just me giving my BEST and to study wholeheartedly these next few weeks. And not getting distracted by anything O.O
The tension is here
BShia
He is Jealous For Me
Jesus loves me.
This I know.
No, the Bible didn’t tell me so.
He told me so.
Nothing else really matters anymore…
*tears*
My part? To strive to love Him just as much each day.
What a journey. What a task. Something worth dying for.
Sentimental
BShia
My First Love
Having to serve the one, true God; playing a part in His plans…
To know that he would call us “friends”… His everlasting faithfulness throughout my days of failure…
What a story to tell
BShia
Quotes of the Saints
Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being. Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric? Think first about the foundations of humility. The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation.
Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility. – Saint Augustine
Nailed it
BShia
Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated!
Addicted to:
Stuck in your head? Sorreeeee
Doobee doobee doo ba doooo…
BShia
Decisions & Resolutions
God to be number 1 in my life.
God to be above all aspects in my life.
God’s concerns over my concerns.
What God wants, over what I want.
What God wants me to do, above what I want to do.
God to be the only God of my life.
Too light my relationship with God has been. Too light.
My only prayer: Lord, help me live out this commitment.
I wanna be REAL
BShia
From Everlasting to Everlasting
I am feeling:
– guilty
– fearful
– undeserving
– confused
– hungry for more
– worried
– impatient
– unsatisfied
– sad
– dissappointed
– angry
– frustrated
– jealous
– lacking in faith
– inconfident
– burned out
… right now.
But…
28 Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40: 28- 31
14 Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD.
Psalms 27: 14
Enough of what I want. It’s about what HE wants that matters…
BShia
“TARUNAN!”
This. Is. My. First. Official. Blogpost. Posted. In. My. New. House.
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Man, this is uninteresting.
BShia
Grand Theft Auto: USJ 3
This morning while I was asleep:
Mum: Brandonbrandonbrandonbrandon!
Me: Urrrghhh?
Mum: Do you remember where Papa parked the car after fetching you back last night?
Me: Yeah. In front of the neighbour’s house.
Mum: It’s not there…
Some of you may already know that we’re planning to move. This Saturday to be exact. So slowly, we started moving in our stuff one by one into our new home each consecutive day. And wonder of wonders, our car then all of the sudden went missing overnight! Well, at least we didn’t lose any majorly important stuff. Just the kinda things you’d find in a car and all that la. One of them includes my Chris Tomlin, Hello Love CD. 
Oh wells…
My Mum & Dad already made a police report. Keep us in prayer? We’re really bummed about it… Especially since its the day before our move!
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On another note…
NATIONAL SERVICE!!!
Yes it’s that time of the year again. For those of you who aren’t Malaysian enough to know, National Service (NS) is this 2-3 month program thingy where selected Form 5s are to go to this training camp facility somewhere out of town and get themselves beaten up with some hardcore training. And then from what I heard, every night, they will give you some motivational talk. Pretty much like being part of the army but not the real one la. No handphones during weekdays. And well, bad food. All this to toughen you guys up physically and mentally.
So yesterday was the day where everyone starts talking about it. Simply by keying in PLKN SEMAK *IC No.* on their phones and sending it to 15888. Wait for about an hour or so to receive a “Tahniah!…” or a “Maaf!…”. Some cried. Some are excited. And some just went with the flow. And some freaked out over-dramatically.
If you’re a Tahniah, then welcome to NS. If you’re a Maaf, well, no NS for you.
Good thing, bad thing? Depends on how you see it. I don’t mind if I get chosen, but unfortunately:
”PLKN: Maaf! 93********** anda tidak terpilih untuk menyertai PLKN Siri 8/2011″
NS ain’t for me. XD
Bringing God into the frame now.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11
I think I already know too well why I was not chosen to attend this NS series. God wants me… some where else…
Car? Where are you car!?
BShia
Brandon Shia for Dummies 