I remember reading this book, Teen Ink in my school library a couple years ago and I wrote down this story from the book because it inspires me. I can’t believe I still have it up to today and I would like to share this story in my blog. So here goes…
When you’re a 12 year old boy sitting in a cell charged as an adult for first-degree murder, it feels like the whole world has turned against you.
James was given a fifteen-year sentence. Now at seventeen, he have been locked up for half a decade. During that time, he have looked back at his life and seen bad choices he made. He realize now the world wasn’t against him, but he was against himself. He was raised by a single, independent mother of seven children in a housing project. At the age of eight, James started selling drugs and roaming the streets with older guys. He was determined to provide his family with the necessities of life; food, clothing, and shelter, but there were times when they had nothing and even slept in cars. more…
Semester 1 has ended and my results were okay, I guess. It’s satisfying for now since it’s only Semester 1. But I need to push myself more if I wanna improve. Today is the first day of Semester 2. Got my new timetable and it’s pack with 6 different subjects! I’ll be having classes everyday starting from today. Not only that, I’ll also be having 4 periods of Drawing class on Wednesday! Entering Semester 2 is like entering a new level. I’m excited and nervous at the same time. I hope I’ll be able to do well this semester and that my grades will improve.
There are some new subjects to study this semester like Illustration Technique, more…
It’s nice looking at old pictures once in a while. It makes us wish we could slow down time and shows us how much we’ve grown and changed. Some pictures can even bring a smile to us as it brings us back to the past through all those memories that we may have forgotten for a while. I saw a few pictures of me when I was young when cleaning my drawer and I’ve decided to scan it into the computer. It’s hard to believe that I’m already 18 this year. It makes me realize that time flies.
I wanna share this video because it carries a wonderful message to all of us. A pastor shared this video in my church a few weeks ago. It’s really inspiring and motivating, so I hope you’ll enjoy the video. Do comment, please. =)
Went to Lang Tengah, Terengganu with family together with Beatrice and her family last Friday and was back on Sunday. We stayed at a resort called D’Coconut Lagoon and here’s what we did throughout the trip.
Thursday (17th June) – College ends at 6.30pm. Went home and pack up for the trip. Left Penang with 2 cars late at night, and reached Terengganu in the morning.
Friday (18th June) – Took a boat to Lang Tengah. The ride is about one hour. Reached Lang Tengah in the afternoon. Went snorkeling in the evening and played Monopoly with Beatrice together with her younger sister, Selene during the night.
Saturday (19th June) – Went hiking around the island in the morning, played UNO with Beatrice and Selene for a short while after lunch, went swimming in the evening, and played Scrabble with dad together Beatrice and her family at night. more…
In this post, I would like to talk about a book which I like and personally thinks people should read it. As you can see from the topic above, the title of this book is “Do Hard Things : A teenage rebellion against low expectations” and is written by Alex and Brett Harris.
This book is very motivating and it kinda challenges you to go further in life. It’s about having faith in God and stepping out from your comfort zone to do hard things. It’s not only suitable for teenagers, but I think it is also suitable for parents, young adults, church leaders and even pastors. Watch the video to know more about the book.
From the bible (NIV) : 1 Timothy 4:12 – Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. more…
This term, there are more subjects for us to study. One of the additional subject is Photography. Dad bought me a DSLR camera (Nikon D90) and my lecturer, Mac Tan would take us outing during Photography lesson for us to take some shots. Today, we went to Chowrasta Market to take some documentary pictures. It’s the 1st time I experience using DSLR camera to take pictures. Here are the pictures taken just now and for those who have not been to Penang, this is how Penang market looks like.
On the way to the market. It’s just a few minutes walk from college. =)
Last Tuesday (13th April 2010), Mr Melvin, our Drawing lecturer took us to Esplanade to draw. It’s a little different than drawing in class because there were so many people passing by trying to take a look on our drawing. But it’s an interesting experience. At least we don’t have to draw in class all the time. That would be boring. I hope we can get to draw more outside of the classroom.
Wow!! Time do pass by fast. Just a blink of an eye and it’s already February! I know my last update was in January. Well, here are some updates on what’s going on.
- College is still great! Had my 1st assignment to do and it’s due on week 8, which is next 3 weeks. For 2D and Colour Studies, we are required to make a carrier (to put things inside. For example, a bag, a box…etc…). For Drawing class, we need to draw a pile of oranges and also a handkerchief. And for Computer Studies, we need to design a milk carton.
- Followed my dad to PECC (Penang E-Community Club) last 2 Friday and helped out by guiding the senior citizen on using Facebook. Bernice was the teacher and the volunteers including me were there to help. I’m gonna teach them about blogging soon! (^.^) more…
