it wasnt the best trip i'd say
taking care of 7 boys who supposedly can take care of themselves was the hardest task
snowboarding = death
my legs were burbing afterwards
it was terrible
never again
still had fun tho
the tour guide we had in SF was awesome
he's very knowledable and he has a brit accent!
he left england when he was 17 to travel the world
the bus tour was a great way to get a brief overview of SF
auntie ruth opened up her house for us to stay at
the boys had to cram in the study room
the study room became a concentration camp
we had a lot of food
we had a dumpling night after SF
and a potluck on xmas day
when she also had a gospel sharing meeting
one thing i learned from her is that
we can careless about what people will think and just share the gospel
Friday, December 25, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Super long winter break
Japan schools go by a different calendar. They start school in April and end in Aug (first semester), start school again in Oct and end in Feb (2nd semester). Since I'm studying abroad in Japan next semester, I 'll have a 3 month winter break. Basically, I'll have my winter break as summer vacation and summer vacation as winter break (only 1 month).
Friday, December 4, 2009
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Friday, November 20, 2009
bday 21
i feel so old now. i wish time would stop and i could be 21 years old forever.
spent the bday with my closest friends. we went to clys.
interesting how i don't feel like drinking anymore, cuz the excitment from thinking i might get caught no longer exists.
it doesnt feel all that different to be 21
absolutely normal
spent the bday with my closest friends. we went to clys.
interesting how i don't feel like drinking anymore, cuz the excitment from thinking i might get caught no longer exists.
it doesnt feel all that different to be 21
absolutely normal
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Carrying $/ ATMs & Credit Cards/ Safety tips
Carrying Money
The general rule is that you should never carry too much cash with you, even as you arrive in your host country. As a practice, I normally have no more than the equivalent of US$500 in cash when I arrive in a country, US$200-300, possibly less, of which will be in the local currency. The actual amount depends on your location: if the country is largely cash-based, e.g. Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco, I will have more cash on hand; if the country is credit-card-friendly, e.g. UK and Ireland, I will have less cash when I arrive and just make withdrawals after arriving.
Should you carry cash with you, make sure that it is with you — NOT in your check-in!! It is also wise to have a money belt, especially if you arriving in an area that is crowded. You should also split up your cash: some in your money belt, a small amount in your wallet, another amount in your pockets, and some in your carry-on bag.
HAVE SMALL CHANGE! This includes both local and US currency. Have several small US and local currency, which you can easily pull out for tipping (if the country has a culture of tipping or if you feel like it) without having to flash a large wad of cash in public.
Please also remember that if you need to make payment for a visa entry stamp, plan to have exact change, e.g. in Egypt and Jordan, you will need to pay in US dollars.
ATMs and Credit/Debit Cards
Most U.S. credit and debit cards will allow you to access your home bank funds, as long as it is connected to the Cirrus and/or PLUS systems: http://www.
Visa and Mastercard are the most convenient cards for international travel. American Express is useful for making credit card purchases in some places, although less widely accepted than Visa and Mastercard.
If your Personal Identification Number is more than four numbers long, get it changed before departing, since some countries only permit 4-digit PINs.
It is very important that you notify your bank that you will be making purchases/charges from the countries that you will be visiting. Additionally, you should provide them with the estimated dates of your travel. Various students, in the past, have had their accounts blocked after making just one international transaction. Even if you have informed your bank of your travel plans, it is advisable to have a back-up source of funds should a "freeze" on your card occur. As discussed at the Health & Safety Orientation, make copies of the front and back of your credit/debit cards and know how to get in touch with your bank while you are overseas.
When overseas, it is useful to check your local bank account and/or credit card account regularly, especially if you are making purchases and withdrawals against your local bank and/or credit card account. This will help you notice any discrepancies or fraud as soon as they appear. If you notice a transaction on your account that you do not authorize, inform your bank immediately.
Alternatively, you may obtain a pre-paid card that functions almost like a credit or debit card and can be topped up as well. The major advantage of having a pre-paid cash card is that it is not tied to your local bank and/or credit card account. One possibility is the AAA Visa Travel Money Card: http://www.
For those spending a semester or year overseas, you may wish to consider opening a bank account in your host country and using the debit card that they issue. Besides the advantage of the card not being attached to your home accounts, there is also the benefit of having an account to wire money to, should there be an emergency. Naturally, you should opt for a bank that has multiple branches throughout the country or region you are studying abroad in. This option is highly recommended for students going to the UK for the academic year. You should check with your US bank is it has linkages with banks in your host country. Some US banks are associated with banks in your host countries, which might make opening a local account easier.
When making withdrawals from ATMs, please beware of surcharges. In many countries overseas, there isn't a fee for withdrawing from another bank, but your local bank will add a transaction fee, which can range from $1 to $3. Please note that some credit card companies also charge a fee for converting foreign currency to US currency on transactions made.
The general rule is that you should never carry too much cash with you, even as you arrive in your host country. As a practice, I normally have no more than the equivalent of US$500 in cash when I arrive in a country, US$200-300, possibly less, of which will be in the local currency. The actual amount depends on your location: if the country is largely cash-based, e.g. Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco, I will have more cash on hand; if the country is credit-card-friendly, e.g. UK and Ireland, I will have less cash when I arrive and just make withdrawals after arriving.
Should you carry cash with you, make sure that it is with you — NOT in your check-in!! It is also wise to have a money belt, especially if you arriving in an area that is crowded. You should also split up your cash: some in your money belt, a small amount in your wallet, another amount in your pockets, and some in your carry-on bag.
HAVE SMALL CHANGE! This includes both local and US currency. Have several small US and local currency, which you can easily pull out for tipping (if the country has a culture of tipping or if you feel like it) without having to flash a large wad of cash in public.
Please also remember that if you need to make payment for a visa entry stamp, plan to have exact change, e.g. in Egypt and Jordan, you will need to pay in US dollars.
Some travelers recommend carrying traveler's cheques as a back-up source of funds. Having traveler's cheques is useful in some countries, but it can be an inconvenience, in terms of cashing the travelers cheques, in other countries.
NOTE: Personal checks drawn on US banks are NOT ACCEPTABLE overseas.
The Lonely Planet guidebooks (Directory section) provide very good information on carrying and managing money in your host country.
ATMs and Credit/Debit Cards
Most U.S. credit and debit cards will allow you to access your home bank funds, as long as it is connected to the Cirrus and/or PLUS systems: http://www.
Visa and Mastercard are the most convenient cards for international travel. American Express is useful for making credit card purchases in some places, although less widely accepted than Visa and Mastercard.
If your Personal Identification Number is more than four numbers long, get it changed before departing, since some countries only permit 4-digit PINs.
If you use your credit/debit card for purchases overseas, be aware that your country may have different procedures for handling credit/debit cards. Australia has a system called EFTPOS, which is similar to that in the US, but has a few small differences that may initially throw you off. Just ask for an explanation at the counter if you feel a little lost. Don't freak out.
In the UK, Ireland, Europe — and increasingly, across Asia — ATMs and points of purchases will only accept smart cards (debit/credit cards with a microchips). These cards are used to reduce the occurrence of fraud. In the UK, for instance, a representative of the place that you are making your purchase in is required to bring a handheld debit/credit card reader to you so that you may enter your PIN in it. In other words, the vendor must perform the credit/debit card transaction in your presence. Most US credit/debit cards do not work on those machines and the vendor will be required to bring one that issues receipts. Not every place carries machines to read cards that do not carry a chip. It is advisable that you ask your issuing bank if they are able to change your existing card to a smart card, i.e. one with a microchip. For more details, please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
From the England pages on www.lonelyplanet.com:
Since early 2006, nearly all credit and debit cards use the ‘Chip and PIN’ system; instead of signing, you enter a PIN (personal identification number). If you’re from overseas, and your card isn’t Chip and PIN enabled, you should be able to sign in the usual way, but some places will not accept your card.
It is very important that you notify your bank that you will be making purchases/charges from the countries that you will be visiting. Additionally, you should provide them with the estimated dates of your travel. Various students, in the past, have had their accounts blocked after making just one international transaction. Even if you have informed your bank of your travel plans, it is advisable to have a back-up source of funds should a "freeze" on your card occur. As discussed at the Health & Safety Orientation, make copies of the front and back of your credit/debit cards and know how to get in touch with your bank while you are overseas.
When overseas, it is useful to check your local bank account and/or credit card account regularly, especially if you are making purchases and withdrawals against your local bank and/or credit card account. This will help you notice any discrepancies or fraud as soon as they appear. If you notice a transaction on your account that you do not authorize, inform your bank immediately.
Alternatively, you may obtain a pre-paid card that functions almost like a credit or debit card and can be topped up as well. The major advantage of having a pre-paid cash card is that it is not tied to your local bank and/or credit card account. One possibility is the AAA Visa Travel Money Card: http://www.
For those spending a semester or year overseas, you may wish to consider opening a bank account in your host country and using the debit card that they issue. Besides the advantage of the card not being attached to your home accounts, there is also the benefit of having an account to wire money to, should there be an emergency. Naturally, you should opt for a bank that has multiple branches throughout the country or region you are studying abroad in. This option is highly recommended for students going to the UK for the academic year. You should check with your US bank is it has linkages with banks in your host country. Some US banks are associated with banks in your host countries, which might make opening a local account easier.
When making withdrawals from ATMs, please beware of surcharges. In many countries overseas, there isn't a fee for withdrawing from another bank, but your local bank will add a transaction fee, which can range from $1 to $3. Please note that some credit card companies also charge a fee for converting foreign currency to US currency on transactions made.
Finally, if you are going out to the clubs/bars overseas, do NOT leave your card with the bartender. Pay cash or charge each individual round of drinks. Do not run a tab and leave your credit card behind the bar or with the bartender/server. Please review the safety tips at the end of this section for other advice regarding your money.
Safety Tips
At orientation, we addressed ways to protect your identity and what you will need to do should your credit card be stolen. That Powerpoint presentation can be viewed on https://www.studyabroad.
Finally, a reiteration of what was printed in the Health & Safety Tips about using ATM machines:
Cash machines are favorite hunting groups for sophisticated conmen who use cunning rather than force to seal money. Never underestimate their ability and don't get drawn into any interaction at an ATM, no matter how well-spoken, friendly or distressed the other person appears. If they claim to have a problem with the machine, tell them to contact the bank. Don't let people crowd you or see your Personal Identification Number (PIN) when you withdraw money. If in doubt, go to another machine. Use an ATM machine during the day and remain in well-lit areas. Where possible, use the cash machine during business hours, when the bank is open. If there is an ATM machine IN the bank during the business hours, use that machine, not the one outside the bank. Finally, if your card gets swallowed, report it without delay.
At orientation, we addressed ways to protect your identity and what you will need to do should your credit card be stolen. That Powerpoint presentation can be viewed on https://www.studyabroad.
- Make copies of your credit and debit cards (both sides);
- Leave one set with your family/relatives/trusted friend (it is not advisable to leave such information with someone you're just dating);
- Include on those copies the 24-hour emergency number (in the U.S. and in your host country) that you would need to call should you need to cancel your card.
- If your belongings are stolen or if your card is swallowed up by an ATM machine, cancel your card immediately.
Finally, a reiteration of what was printed in the Health & Safety Tips about using ATM machines:
Cash machines are favorite hunting groups for sophisticated conmen who use cunning rather than force to seal money. Never underestimate their ability and don't get drawn into any interaction at an ATM, no matter how well-spoken, friendly or distressed the other person appears. If they claim to have a problem with the machine, tell them to contact the bank. Don't let people crowd you or see your Personal Identification Number (PIN) when you withdraw money. If in doubt, go to another machine. Use an ATM machine during the day and remain in well-lit areas. Where possible, use the cash machine during business hours, when the bank is open. If there is an ATM machine IN the bank during the business hours, use that machine, not the one outside the bank. Finally, if your card gets swallowed, report it without delay.
- info provided by my study abroad advisor- Jerome Ng (one of the coolest study abroad advisers ever!)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Kingdom Culture Kingdom Feb 2010 in Taipei!
讓我們重回耶穌屬天的生活方式
釋放撼動世界-光與酵的影響力
神的國不在乎言語，乃在乎權能 -林前4:20
耶穌帶著轉化世界的兩種影響力：
踐踏蛇蠍的神蹟異能，直接正面衝擊黑暗權勢的光的影響力
屬天卓越的超人思想，為世界帶來隱性滲透與改革轉化的酵的影響力
耶穌帶著轉化世界的兩種影響力：
踐踏蛇蠍的神蹟異能，直接正面衝擊黑暗權勢的光的影響力
屬天卓越的超人思想，為世界帶來隱性滲透與改革轉化的酵的影響力
天國文化特會，挑戰你重回耶穌屬天的生活方式，教導你顛覆世界的天國思想，同時擁有如同耶穌一樣光與酵的影響力，釋放你我成為轉化世界的超自然群體！
超強講員
比爾‧強生(Bill Johnson)、海蒂‧貝克（Heidi Baker）、腓力‧曼都法(Philip Mantofa)
比爾‧強生(Bill Johnson)、海蒂‧貝克（Heidi Baker）、腓力‧曼都法(Philip Mantofa)
時間: 2010 年 2/2(二) ~ 2/5(五)
地點:台北小巨蛋
對象:所有渴望生命與能力更像耶穌的基督徒和教會領袖
地點:台北小巨蛋
對象:所有渴望生命與能力更像耶穌的基督徒和教會領袖
Saturday, October 31, 2009
halloween
saw a few really cool costumes this year
wonder why there were so many green man on green street
girl costumes are so uncreative
boobs falling out
butt showing
plz cover up
the sexiest costumes are usually the ones
that leave room for imagination
getting old
can't go out 2 days in a row
my body soars
it sucks
junior year
body sleeps when it hits midnight
it sucks
im listening to christmas music already
wonder why there were so many green man on green street
girl costumes are so uncreative
boobs falling out
butt showing
plz cover up
the sexiest costumes are usually the ones
that leave room for imagination
getting old
can't go out 2 days in a row
my body soars
it sucks
junior year
body sleeps when it hits midnight
it sucks
im listening to christmas music already
Thursday, October 29, 2009
他是被神觸摸的 吳建豪
一 個22歲的大男生，憑著偶像劇流星花園紅遍東亞各地，坦承自己曾經迷失在金錢、感情與名氣的虛幻世界，信主後神大大翻轉了他的生 命，在今年五月訪印特會中穿著「God is better than sex」T恤，大聲宣告直到結婚不再有性生活。他參與表演及做見證的佈道會，三天吸引了六萬多名觀眾，其中上千人當場受洗信主。
文/Asia for JESUS特派記者 孫瑋皓
文/Asia for JESUS特派記者 孫瑋皓
西元兩千年，吳建豪僅僅22歲，就已經是紅遍亞洲20億人口的小天王，從北海道到巴里島，無人不曉的偶像明星，F4的名號開啟了他嶄新的生活，從一個平凡的美國華裔小子，一夕之間成為家喻戶曉萬人迷。
這時候，他迷失了自我。
「這 是我最遠離神的一段時間，包括女生的誘惑、嫉妒其他的明星 等等，人際關係、家庭關係都變得非常的差。」吳建豪侃侃而談自己的過去，坦白的程度感覺好像在講別人的八卦。七年來，支撐他的是猶如嗎啡般的明星光環，每 當下了舞台，剩下的只有空虛。而每當嫉妒心作祟，看到哪個明星比他更紅，有進軍好萊塢的機會時，他的情緒更顯得相當失控。直到2007年，透過同為當紅男 子團體麻吉的團員愛德華引見之下，認識了美國華裔牧師馬正遠(Jaeson Ma)後，一切都改變了。
純潔宣言 大喊God is better than sex
那 是個平凡的日子，吳建豪與牧師相約在一家韓國燒肉店，當時他 正在打電話，還要牧師先等一下再跟他說話。而牧師雖然是華裔，但從小受到美國文化的影響之下，根本不會看亞洲的任何娛樂節目，也對這位鼎鼎大名的F4大明 星一無所知，只認為他很酷。受到吳建豪冷漠以對的Jaeson Ma，獨自吃了一口韓國烤肉後，跟吳建豪說了一句：「你的舞蹈魅力將為主影響整個亞洲」，這時吳建豪當場跪地痛哭，因為七年來的茫然生活，被牧師的一句話 打醒了。
從此之後，Jaeson Ma成為吳建豪的心靈導師，而 Jaseson Ma從20歲開始禁慾已七年的過程，也深深影響吳建豪的價值觀。「當時我真的覺得不可思議，20歲的男生怎麼可能…起碼那時候我超色的」吳建豪半開玩笑說。
果 然，吳建豪在2008年3月高調的在媒體上發表了禁慾一年的 「純潔宣言」，造成娛樂圈不小的旋風。吳建豪說，許多藝人友人都認為他走火入魔了，信基督教需要這樣子嗎？但吳建豪深信，他走對了路，是不可能回頭的。雖 然直到現在，純潔宣言只影響到他的弟弟，其他同年齡男性友人毫無所動，但他願持續宣揚這樣的概念，並且為自己未來的妻子、家庭立約，婚前不會再有任何的性 行為。
吳建豪想婚了。
禁慾中遇見試探
信 主之後，吳建豪收心了，不再是沈迷夜店、愛玩的大男孩，朋友 甚至開始覺得他變得有點說教。吳建豪不諱言，在禁慾的過程中，他發現了上帝當初設定性愛的初衷與美意，他認為如果男女之間沒有婚姻關係，那性愛將是一種靈 魂的牽絆。「這一年來，有更多女生跑來找我，誘惑更大，但神開始調整我看女生的眼光，從注意外在到深入內心，讓我深深發現，其實每個姊妹都是美麗的。」
吳 建豪回想，禁慾的這一年遇到很多爭戰，誘惑也更多，更深！ 「有一個女生跟我表白，當時我喝了一些酒，這位女生衝到我的房間，我就窩在木板上睡了一晚，感謝上帝的保守。」那是2008年的11月，從那天起，吳建豪 又加了一項—戒酒宣言，因為他認為自己的罪還有很多，如果再加上酒精的催化，他的軟弱將很難抵擋一切的試探。
禁食禱告看見神大能
2009年4月，吳建豪又一個自我突破，他開始禁食禱告。
從4/1到4/21，吳建豪開始為期21天的禁食禱告。為了自己、為了神，也為了周遭未信主的朋友。
「第一週只吃水果，第二週開始連水果都不吃了，只喝水跟果汁。」吳建豪說，聽生物學家說一個人21天就可以培養一個新的習慣，所以他自訂21天的禁食禱告，希望以後禁食禱告能成為他新的生活習慣。
4/18-19這兩天，是他禁食禱告的一個大瓶頸。
「當 時趕拍電影，兩天只睡三個小時，之後就馬上飛到香港參加金 像獎頒獎典禮。當時我真的已經頭暈到不知道自己在表演什麼，但是倚靠神的大能，我還是撐過來了。」吳建豪堅信，這世界上沒有任何東西比神更重要，所以他堅 毅的度過了這兩天，沒有破功，他說這廿一天讓他的心志更加堅定，即使演藝圈許多朋友認為他越來越奇怪，但他的意念，因為禁食禱告，不但更加堅強，神還開始 大大的使用他。
開始在片場傳福音
4/18， 最煎熬的第一天，他身體出現警訊，開始拉肚子。但根 本沒進貨，能拉出什麼呢？反而更痛苦。他傳簡訊給印尼的腓力牧師，一同在電話禱告中，吳建豪發現，整個片場都充斥著拜拜的文化，他發覺原來中國人要求心 安，由於他們不認識神，才會用這些方式。因此他鼓起勇氣，開始跟片場的朋友聊到基督徒的話題，甚至在第二天，也就是他身體最虛弱的時刻，開始為身旁對於福 音有興趣的朋友開始禱告。「神在訓練我的膽量，我開始在片場為別人禱告了。」吳建豪回憶，這一切都不是他所做的，而是神做的。
感謝神讓他脫離「機車男」
紅 遍半邊天的吳建豪，就算已經是天王巨星，也不滿足，嫉妒心讓 他過得極度痛苦，七年多來，生活在空虛與假象的世界裡。2007年被神觸摸之後，他發現原來神沒有給他當初嫉妒別人的那些機會，是因為神在預備他的心，吳 建豪說：「如果當初沒有信主，現在的吳建豪會是一個很機車的人。」他感恩的說，這一切都是神給他的禮物，原來生活也能這麼簡單！
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採 訪後記：近距離採訪吳建豪，發現他比想像中的清瘦，剛結束了21天的禁食禱告，顯得精 神奕奕。面對世界的眼光，信心的操練讓一個僅僅信主第二年的偶像，更堅定的面對自己的信仰。就如Jaeson Ma牧師所說的，跳舞的恩賜與舞台的獨特魅力，神將大大的使用他，在亞洲作鹽作光。
http://www.wretch.cc/blog/asurepublic/25039117
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
台灣我愛你 Taiwan I Love You
在這個地球上 有一個小小島
她的名字叫做 台灣
每次我想到她 我就有安全感
因為她是我們的家
這裡有綠地和藍天
這裡有上帝的祝福
這裡有我們共同的回憶
這裡是我們最深愛的土地
台灣 我愛妳
不分族群 我們手牽著手一起前進
我的心 直到永遠 都屬於妳
我的土地台灣
她的名字叫做 台灣
每次我想到她 我就有安全感
因為她是我們的家
這裡有綠地和藍天
這裡有上帝的祝福
這裡有我們共同的回憶
這裡是我們最深愛的土地
台灣 我愛妳
不分族群 我們手牽著手一起前進
我的心 直到永遠 都屬於妳
我的土地台灣
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
祂 傾聽
神 從來都沒有離棄過台灣祂一直在等等我們跑向祂
感謝你對我國家奇妙帶領
漸漸成就你榮耀計畫
我們再次同心合意的站立
成為你國度忠心的大使
我要看見祝福 臨到我的國家
願你榮耀完全彰顯 充滿這地
為摯愛的土地我要站立
向你獻上我們最懇切的禱告
我們必能看見 你成就大事
來轉化恢復我們國家
唯有你聖名喔主 將被高舉
超乎全地之上
我們渴望看見我所愛國家
從一切患難中得救
行走在你完全正直的道路
為你發光 來彰顯你榮耀
我們知道你心意
確實在這個國家
為摯愛的土地MV
感謝你對我國家奇妙帶領
漸漸成就你榮耀計畫
我們再次同心合意的站立
成為你國度忠心的大使
我要看見祝福 臨到我的國家
願你榮耀完全彰顯 充滿這地
為摯愛的土地我要站立
向你獻上我們最懇切的禱告
我們必能看見 你成就大事
來轉化恢復我們國家
唯有你聖名喔主 將被高舉
超乎全地之上
我們渴望看見我所愛國家
從一切患難中得救
行走在你完全正直的道路
為你發光 來彰顯你榮耀
我們知道你心意
確實在這個國家
Monday, October 26, 2009
Give up your life
“He gave up his place with God and made himself nothing.” Philippians 2:7
God grants us an uncommon life to the degree we surrender our common one. “If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find true life” (Matt. 16:25 NLT).
Jesus did. He “made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men…He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death” (Phil. 2:7-8).
No one in Nazareth saluted him as the Son of God. He did not stand out in his elementary-classroom photograph, demanded no glossy page in his high school annual. Friends knew him as a woodworker, not a star hanger. His looks turned no heads; his position earned him no credit. “He gave up his place with God and made himself nothing.”
God hunts for those who will do likewise—people through whom he can deliver Christ into the world.
1 of 365 devotionals in Grace for the Moment, Volume IIJesus did. He “made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men…He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death” (Phil. 2:7-8).
No one in Nazareth saluted him as the Son of God. He did not stand out in his elementary-classroom photograph, demanded no glossy page in his high school annual. Friends knew him as a woodworker, not a star hanger. His looks turned no heads; his position earned him no credit. “He gave up his place with God and made himself nothing.”
God hunts for those who will do likewise—people through whom he can deliver Christ into the world.
Originally printed in He Chose the Nails
Sunday, October 25, 2009
重來的力量
It's okay to turn around
and tell God that you need Him
It's possible
If you want it
It's possible
詞、曲：趙治德 主唱：林道遠
P＋C：異象工廠、希伯倫音樂經紀
關上門 關了燈 兩個人 這一秒你看我的眼神
理智在狂奔 在無聲討論 當感覺已冰冷 心還能否忠誠
不想就這麼放下 給我重來的力量 不管傷多深 只要我們還願意就可能
帶來重來的渴望 坦然過去的悲傷
每個懂愛的人一定也懂得等 等那值得的人 （直到最愛的人）
and tell God that you need Him
It's possible
If you want it
It's possible
詞、曲：趙治德 主唱：林道遠
P＋C：異象工廠、希伯倫音樂經紀
關上門 關了燈 兩個人 這一秒你看我的眼神
理智在狂奔 在無聲討論 當感覺已冰冷 心還能否忠誠
不想就這麼放下 給我重來的力量 不管傷多深 只要我們還願意就可能
帶來重來的渴望 坦然過去的悲傷
每個懂愛的人一定也懂得等 等那值得的人 （直到最愛的人）
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Jaeson Ma
Lyrics:
Verse 1
Now Hollywood wants to make you think they know what love is. But I'm a tell you what true love is. Love is not what you see in the movies. Its not the ecstasy, its not what you see in that scene, you know what I mean? I'm telling you right now, true love is sacrifice. Love is thinking about others before you think about yourself, love is selfless not selfish. Love is God and God is love. Love is when you lay down your life for another, whether for your brother, your mother, your father or your sister, its even laying down your life for your enemies, that's unthinkable, but think about that. Love is true. Think.
Chorus:
I'll put you in front of me
So everybody can see
My love, this is my love
I know that I'll be alright
As long as you are my guide
My love, this is my love
Verse 2
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, it always perseveres.
Love never fails. Love is everlasting, its eternal, it goes on and on, it goes beyond time, love is the only thing that will last when you die, but ask the question why? Do you have love?
Chorus
Verse 3
There is no greater love than this than he who lays down his life for his friends. Now are you willing to lay down your life for your friends? You're probably willing to lay down your life for your mother, your father, or your best friends, but are you willing to lay down your life for even those that hate you? I'm going to tell you who did that, the definition of love is Jesus Christ. He is love. The nails in his hands, the thorns in his brow, hanging on a cross for your sin my sins, that is LOVE he died for you and me while we still hated him, that is love. God is true love, and if you don't know this love, now is the time to know, perfect love.
Chorus
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
I'm ready to run back to God. In fact, I'm running back to God at 500mph right now! I was so far away from God for the past two months. I skipped church, small groups, large groups... I didn't want to do anything Christian related.
Until Samantha called me and asked me if I was going to small group today. If she didn't call me, I wouldn't have gone. God put the right people in my life and tell them to talk to me at the right time :) Thank you to all those who helped me out.
At small group, I prayed for the Holy Spirit to fill me up and God answered my prayer. I was filled with the Holy Spirit by the end of small group.
I miss God a lot.
I WANT God in my life! I don't ever want to be away from Him anymore (I know I will in the future, but I'm going to try really hard to not let it happen). Why did I run away from someone who loves me unconditionally? I don't know, but I know I don't want to do that again.
Until Samantha called me and asked me if I was going to small group today. If she didn't call me, I wouldn't have gone. God put the right people in my life and tell them to talk to me at the right time :) Thank you to all those who helped me out.
At small group, I prayed for the Holy Spirit to fill me up and God answered my prayer. I was filled with the Holy Spirit by the end of small group.
I miss God a lot.
I WANT God in my life! I don't ever want to be away from Him anymore (I know I will in the future, but I'm going to try really hard to not let it happen). Why did I run away from someone who loves me unconditionally? I don't know, but I know I don't want to do that again.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Tokyo- Housing Preference Form
| Question 1 | (Required) |
I request the following IES Abroad provided housing.
| Question 2 | (Required) |
Please indicate your gender.
| Question 3 | (Required) |
Do you smoke?
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Do you require a housing placement that must accommodate your religious beliefs?
| Question 7 | (Required) |
Do you have allergies that would affect your housing placement? Allergies can be, but are not limited to, pets, molds, certain foods, etc.
| Question 8 | (Required) |
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| Question 13 | (Required) |
If placed in a homestay, would you prefer accommodations with:
| Question 14 | (Required) |
What are your academic interests?
| Question 15 | (Required) |
What are your extracurricular interests?
| Question 16 | (Required) |
What kind of music do you prefer to listen to?
| Question 17 | (Required) |
If placed in a homestay, how would you like to be considered by your host?
| Question 18 | (Required) |
If applicable, is there a particular roommate you would like to request? Please note that not all housing placements allow for roommate selection. THIS IS ONLY A REQUEST, NOT A GUARANTEE.
| Question 19 | (Required) |
| Question 20 | (Required) |
If placed in a Residence Hall:
The Kuis dormitory (female only) has no meal-plan, but is equipped with amenities such as a private kitchen, bathroom, refrigerator, etc. and has a relatively short commute.
Please rank your preference from 1-3, with 1 being your strongest preference. You must fill in each box and your form will be rejected if any are left blank. Please comment in the space provided if desired.
The Kuis dormitory (female only) has no meal-plan, but is equipped with amenities such as a private kitchen, bathroom, refrigerator, etc. and has a relatively short commute.
Please rank your preference from 1-3, with 1 being your strongest preference. You must fill in each box and your form will be rejected if any are left blank. Please comment in the space provided if desired.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Confirmation deposit & Cert. of Eligibility
When you go through a 3rd party provider (CIEE or IES), it gets a little confusing when you need to make payments and send in required materials. Some materials will go to IES and some go to SAO. The general rule is that what comes from SAO goes back to SAO and IES to IES. If SAO wants you to pay anything, they will charge your student account. If IES needs you to pay something, you'll probably have to write a check to IES.
Apply for COE is quite a process. COE is needed for applying Jpn student visa, so even though it's an annoying process, it's necessary. In the Confirmation Instructions and Acceptance Package IES gave me is information and instructions on preparing everything needed to apply for COE. I guess this is the great thing about going through a 3rd party provider, they set up everything for you to make it as easy as possible for you.
Materials needed to apply COE:
- an Official Bank Letter stating that whoever is supporting me financially has at least USD 6000 in their account
- upload passport photo to the IES acct.
IES will provide a sample official bank letter for you to take to your bank.
Official Bank Letter Template
ON BANK LETTERHEAD!!!
DATE
Tokyo Immigration Office/
Kanda University of International Studies or Meikai University (include one)
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that NAME OF ACCOUNT HOLDER(S) is an account holder (s) for
the following account:
Account Type: CHECKING/SAVINGS/MONEY MARKET
Amount: $ X,XXX.00 (or “in excess of $6,000.00”)
Date Opened: DATE
The above mentioned balance represents the accumulation of successive deposits.
Sincerely,
BANK OFFICIAL’S ORIGINAL SIGNATURE
BANK OFFICIAL’S NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Apply for COE is quite a process. COE is needed for applying Jpn student visa, so even though it's an annoying process, it's necessary. In the Confirmation Instructions and Acceptance Package IES gave me is information and instructions on preparing everything needed to apply for COE. I guess this is the great thing about going through a 3rd party provider, they set up everything for you to make it as easy as possible for you.
Materials needed to apply COE:
- an Official Bank Letter stating that whoever is supporting me financially has at least USD 6000 in their account
- upload passport photo to the IES acct.
IES will provide a sample official bank letter for you to take to your bank.
Official Bank Letter Template
ON BANK LETTERHEAD!!!
DATE
Tokyo Immigration Office/
Kanda University of International Studies or Meikai University (include one)
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that NAME OF ACCOUNT HOLDER(S) is an account holder (s) for
the following account:
Account Type: CHECKING/SAVINGS/MONEY MARKET
Amount: $ X,XXX.00 (or “in excess of $6,000.00”)
Date Opened: DATE
The above mentioned balance represents the accumulation of successive deposits.
Sincerely,
BANK OFFICIAL’S ORIGINAL SIGNATURE
BANK OFFICIAL’S NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Congratulations from IES Abroad
Dear Yinting, Congratulations! You have been admitted to the IES Abroad Tokyo - Society & Culture program for the Spring2010 term. The admissions process is very selective, and on behalf of IES Abroad, I would like to congratulate you on being accepted to the program. Study abroad is proven to be a life-enhancing experience, and we look forward to helping you prepare for the extraordinary journey that lies ahead. |
 Confirmation Instructions & Acceptance PacketTo accept your place in the program, log on to your MyIESabroad account at www.IESabroad.org and submit a non-refundable $500 confirmation deposit or Intent to Enroll Form (depending on the school you attend). Use the login ID and password you previously created. If you do not remember your password, please click on "Forgot User ID/Password" on our homepage and you will be able to reset your password. If you do not already have a MyIESabroad account, please use the email address you provided in your application as your login ID. Your password is "password" and you will prompted to change this password the first time you login. You will also be receiving an acceptance packet with detailed information about the program and further details about the required pre-departure documents you will need to complete. Please note: if you do not log on and confirm your place in the program within three weeks of the date of this email, you may lose your place in this program. I urge you to confirm as soon as possible. We encourage you to become a member of your IES Abroad program's Facebook group to meet your classmates and discuss pre-departure plans. You can access your program's group from www.facebook.com/IESAbroad. In addition to your program's specific group, please also take a moment to become a fan of IES Abroad. Your Personal IES Abroad Advisor As you prepare to study abroad, I am available to answer your questions during my business hours listed below, Monday through Friday. Though I may occasionally be away from my office to visit schools, my colleagues will also be available to answer questions. Please thoroughly read all the materials IES Abroad sends to you, as many questions are likely to be answered in these mailings. Family Information We would like to provide your parent(s) or guardian(s) with a specially-tailored information packet that shares details on how they can help and support you through the entire study-abroad experience. If you do not want us to release information to your family or provide directory information to anyone about you, please notify the Dean of Students Office at 800.995.2300 immediately (and no later than one week from the date of this email). Your request for non-disclosure will be honored by IES Abroad throughout your academic experience. |
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 Scholarship InformationIES Abroad commits $2 million annually in scholarships and financial aid. With more than 20 distinct financial aid and scholarship categories available (including need-based, merit-based, and diversity student aid), IES Abroad encourages all students attending an IES Abroad Consortium member school to apply. Applying is easy and can be completed online. Apply for a Passport If you do not have a passport, or if your current passport is set to expire within six months after the end date of your IES Abroad program, you must apply for a new passport immediately! For more details, visit http://travel.state.gov. If you’re not a U.S. citizen, please follow your government’s procedures for obtaining a passport.Contact a Past IES Abroad Student IES Abroad Ambassadors are recent alumni of IES Abroad programs who are available to answer your questions. To locate an IES Abroad Ambassador for your program, click here. |
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| Again, congratulations and I am delighted that you have chosen to study abroad with IES Abroad. Sincerely, Beth Eustis IES Abroad Tokyo - Society & Culture Program Advisor (800) 995-2300, M-F, 8:30 - 4:30 Eastern |
| This email was sent by: IES Abroad The Institute for the International Education of Students 33 N. LaSalle St. 15th Floor Chicago, IL 60602 800.995.2300 study@IESabroad.org |
2 applications......
Since I'm studying abroad with IES (3rd party provider), I have to fill out their app too. All I had to do was sign in to the IES website and turn in everything they tell me to. Not too hard.
Monday, September 21, 2009
all nighter
I pulled an all nighter last night, which means school officially started yesterday. I'm so messed up now, I sleep in the afternoon and stay awake all night. I was totally fishing in class today, it was hard to stay awake. When I got home, I slept from 3pm - 9pm, 6 hours of sleep in the afternoon. Don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight.
Recently, I got addicted to Greek (thanks to Kim). And thanks to Hulu, because I won't be able to catch up the show without it. I now have hulu as a bookmark :P What am I going to do when I'm not in the States?!
Recently, I got addicted to Greek (thanks to Kim). And thanks to Hulu, because I won't be able to catch up the show without it. I now have hulu as a bookmark :P What am I going to do when I'm not in the States?!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
I've decided to study abroad in Japan
After taking Japanese 201 my first semester freshman year, I decided not to learn Japanese any more. I couldn't stand going to class 5 days a week and have quizzes everyday. But my dad kept forcing me to learn Japanese. To satisfy him (or more like to shut him up), I decided to spend $18,000 + a semester study abroad in Japan.
I was originally planning on studying in Waseda, but they only have academic year program and limited space. Then, I thought about the Uni. of Nagoya, but they need at least a year of Japanese. Keio and the U of I started an exchange program last semester, but there are only 2 spots, cuz Keio only sent 2 students to our school. After speaking to SAO study abroad advisor for a looonng time, I decided to apply to the IES Tokyo Society and Culture program. Sadly, it's the most expensive program ever!
Since I already studied abroad 3 times in the past 2 years, I know the process pretty well. I went to the UIUC Study Abroad website to do the application. Now, all I have to do is wait.
If you're interested in studying abroad, attend a First Step Meeting, dates can be found on SAO website: https://www.studyabroad.illinois.edu/. You have to attend the meeting before you're allowed to apply to a program.
I was originally planning on studying in Waseda, but they only have academic year program and limited space. Then, I thought about the Uni. of Nagoya, but they need at least a year of Japanese. Keio and the U of I started an exchange program last semester, but there are only 2 spots, cuz Keio only sent 2 students to our school. After speaking to SAO study abroad advisor for a looonng time, I decided to apply to the IES Tokyo Society and Culture program. Sadly, it's the most expensive program ever!
Since I already studied abroad 3 times in the past 2 years, I know the process pretty well. I went to the UIUC Study Abroad website to do the application. Now, all I have to do is wait.
If you're interested in studying abroad, attend a First Step Meeting, dates can be found on SAO website: https://www.studyabroad.illinois.edu/. You have to attend the meeting before you're allowed to apply to a program.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
First 3 weeks of school
上上禮拜五和朋友到了附近的韓國餐廳吃晚飯 :P 當然無法和韓國比，不過有的吃就不錯了。上上個禮拜六到芝加哥玩，
我的新室友人很好，我跟她相處的不錯。
今天晚上6-10我和我朋友會去上心肺復甦術課。
我的新室友人很好，我跟她相處的不錯。
今天晚上6-10我和我朋友會去上心肺復甦術課。
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
天佑臺灣
你看見的不是大海
是被莫拉克淹沒在水底的房子，農田
二零零九年九月八日
颱風過了一個月
我還記得
八月七日那天我因為颱風
差一點沒辦法回香港
那天我剛要從韓國轉機臺灣回香港
我到機場前還和牧師、恩善通過電話
他們還跟我說順風呢
我到了機場才發現
所有到臺灣的班機都因為臺風停飛
那時候根本沒想到
我躲過了臺灣50年以來最厲害的颱風
神真的很保守我
我本來可能是要等到第二或第三天才可以飛回去的
可是我想到說我的目的的根部就不是臺灣啊
我就問大韓航空說有沒有班機可以讓我直飛香港
大韓的職員非常幫忙
馬上幫我查到兩班直飛香港的班級都還有位置
就這樣
本來應該要轉機臺灣的我
一毛錢都沒多付
搭上了韓國直飛香港的飛機回家
神實在是太愛我了
那天晚上我和一群伯伯叔叔阿姨們
吃完晚飯後還跟他們說爸爸節快樂
誰會想到這個父親節會是莫拉克
我想也沒想到
當我正高興地享受著美味的晚餐時
南臺灣正在經歷一場大浩劫
可是這大雨
叫醒了臺灣人
讓我們知道保護大自然的重要
讓我們注重房屋建造不可馬虎
偷工減料更是罪不可赦
重建的路很漫長
希望臺灣人不要貪快
要腳踏實地
一步一步的把新的家建的最完美
天佑臺灣
臺灣加油
Sunday, August 16, 2009
CNN
美國有線電視新聞網CNN，持續報導南台灣災情跟搶救狀況，報導中也引述專家說法，提到官方救災行動拖延，根本浪費了前3天的黃金救災期。
來到六龜鄉新開村，樑外大橋斷成兩截，救難隊橫渡惡水救人，台灣政府的救援行動，CNN引述評論家說法，全因3天黃金救災期，被白白浪費。
CNN主播：「得在湍流中救援，評論家歸咎台灣政府處理失當，評論家認為政府整整錯失3天，才宣布救援行動開始。」
CNN 根本什么都不知道
就在那邊亂講話
亂下結論
亂批評
拜托
拿地震跟臺風和土石流比
你懂不懂啊？！
什么“整整錯失3天”
風那么大
直升機怎么起飛？
路都斷了
山也蹦了
車怎么進去？
美國在 Hurricane Katrina 發生的時候
美國政府也是一點都沒做好
更何況
臺灣這次災情比Katrina更嚴重
CNN憑什么批評臺灣政府
我們臺灣的事情
輪不到你這美國記者評論
真令人討厭
來到六龜鄉新開村，樑外大橋斷成兩截，救難隊橫渡惡水救人，台灣政府的救援行動，CNN引述評論家說法，全因3天黃金救災期，被白白浪費。
CNN主播：「得在湍流中救援，評論家歸咎台灣政府處理失當，評論家認為政府整整錯失3天，才宣布救援行動開始。」
CNN 根本什么都不知道
就在那邊亂講話
亂下結論
亂批評
拜托
拿地震跟臺風和土石流比
你懂不懂啊？！
什么“整整錯失3天”
風那么大
直升機怎么起飛？
路都斷了
山也蹦了
車怎么進去？
美國在 Hurricane Katrina 發生的時候
美國政府也是一點都沒做好
更何況
臺灣這次災情比Katrina更嚴重
CNN憑什么批評臺灣政府
我們臺灣的事情
輪不到你這美國記者評論
真令人討厭
Saturday, August 15, 2009
八八水災
災後首週末 上萬志工抵南台！塞車
更新日期:
2009/08/16 12:18蘇詩雅
帶著2個不到10歲的孩子，在台北萬里擔任大客運司機的陳建宏，將張羅好的物資，送到高雄內門安置中心，而這樣送物資已經來回北高2次，因為陳建宏說，自己懂的災民的心情。
大客運司機陳建宏：「我們本身也是痛苦中長大的小孩，感受得到災民所受的痛苦，所以發個心。」
記者：「有幫忙做什麼嗎？」陳小弟弟：「搬東西。」記者：「會不會累？」陳小弟弟：「會。」
陳建宏父子三人，為災民盡一點微薄之力，就連要北上了，也在自己的客運上貼上告示，說「可以免費搭順風車」。
八八水災後的第一個週末，全台上萬志工湧入南台灣幫忙，雖然一度讓周邊道路出現車潮，但志工苦民之苦就是要來幫忙，也有醫院將災民可能需要的藥品，送到安置中心，有醫生放假後就輪流來幫忙。
服務志工戴安修：「因為我們也是在地人，是高雄縣的醫院，這次災區幾乎都是高雄縣，所以我們也有責任。」
發揮人溺己溺的精神，志工犧牲工作機會和休息時間，努力前往災區，親切教導災區孩子畫畫，忘記痛失家園之苦，因為他們相信，孩子也是大人重建家園的前進動力。
http://tw.news.yahoo.com/article/url/d/a/090816/8/1p66u.html
Friday, August 14, 2009
flood
Flood waters brought by Typhoon Morakot submerge a house in Chiatung, Pingtung county, in southern Taiwan, on August 9, 2009
An elderly man is carried from a helicopter to a high school in Chishan, in Taiwan's Kaohsiung county on August 10, 2009 after being airlifted from the southern village of Shiao Lin
Water flows past a severely eroded embankment near a damaged bridge that previously linked Pingtung and Kaohsiung, in southern Taiwan on August 9, 2009
A man stands on a roof as he awaits rescue in heavy flooding in Taimali, south-eastern Taiwan's Taitung county on August 8, 2009 during Typhoon Morakot
A hotel building leans before falling in a heavily flooded river after Typhoon Morakot hit Taitung county, Taiwan, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009. The six-story hotel collapsed and plunged into the river Sunday morning after floodwaters eroded its base - all 300 people in the hotel had been evacuated and uninjured, officials said
A woman, taking shelter from Typhoon Morakot, rests in a temporary evacuation centre in Chiatung, in southern Taiwan's Pingtung county on August 9, 2009. 
A girl is carried out from mudslide caused by Typhoon Morakot in Chiashien, Kaohsiung county, in southern Taiwan, on August 10, 2009.
A massive landslide is seen across a mountain road in Pingtung county, southern Taiwan, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
A storm-damaged bridge in Chiashien, southern Taiwan's Kaohsiung county, seen on August 10, 2009
Evacuees sit on top of a military vehicle as rescuers search the flooded area for people after rains brought by Typhoon Morakot inundated the area in Chiatung, Pingtung county, in southern Taiwan, on August 9, 2009
An aerial view of flooding caused by Typhoon Morakot in Chiatung, Taiwan
A distraught woman waits for word of her missing father from Shiao Lin village, which was covered in a landslide from Typhoon Morakot in Kaohsiung county, southern Taiwan, at a rescue landing zone on Monday, Aug. 10, 2009
A railroad bridge damaged by Typhoon Morakot is seen in Taitung, eastern Taiwan August 8, 2009
Driftwood and debris fills Fugang Harbor after Typhoon Morakot hit Taitung county, eastern Taiwan, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009
A man carries a baby as a family is rescued from flooding brought by Typhoon Morakot in Chiatung, Pingtung county, in southern Taiwan, on August 9, 2009
A man trapped by floods gestures at rescuers delivering food and drinking water after Typhoon Morakot hit Pingtung county, southern Taiwan August 9, 2009
A man trapped by floods gestures at rescuers delivering food and drinking water after Typhoon Morakot hit Pingtung county, southern Taiwan August 9, 2009
Two women hold each other in a local emergency room after being rescued by helicopter from a village covered in a landslide from Typhoon Morakot in Kaohsiung county, southern Taiwan, Monday. Aug. 10, 2009Images from:
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/08/typhoon_morakot.html
Thursday, August 13, 2009
迫切幫臺灣禱告
颱風讓1/4 的臺灣泡在水里
大量土石流讓好多村子被活埋
還有河水暴漲村子變河流
我覺的像神用洪水淹沒大地 “一個從東邊來的中度颱風
讓台灣在二十四小時內
從七年來最嚴重的乾旱危機
掉進另外一個五十年來最嚴重的水患危機半年之內，
大量土石流讓好多村子被活埋
還有河水暴漲村子變河流
我覺的像神用洪水淹沒大地 “一個從東邊來的中度颱風
讓台灣在二十四小時內
從七年來最嚴重的乾旱危機
掉進另外一個五十年來最嚴重的水患危機半年之內，
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
家
很多人會問我
我常常這樣子跑來跑去
我的家在哪里？
一直到高中畢業
我多不知道如何回答這個問題
小時候的我覺得這問題真的好難哦
我不斷的反復思索著問題
一直問自己哪里是我的家？
到底是香港，臺灣，加州，還是芝加哥？
後來我發現
我對家的定義和地點沒有關系
家在哪？
我的家人在哪，我的家就在哪。
再要好的朋友都比不上家人
家人最可靠
“如果需要他們，他們多會在”
家人在背後的默默支持
他們不計較的付出
和他們無私的愛
成了我的力量
“家 是避風塘
是安全的堡壘"
家
"累了，就回家吧”
Friday, July 31, 2009
Advertising vs. Christianlity
大 家好，我叫Likyer，自我介绍一下，目前在悉尼的Mediaedge:cia工作，１１岁开始因为妈妈信主的缘故开始接触基督教，但直至开始查经班之 前都不算真正了解，２１岁在悉尼受洗，去的是UNSW大学的FOCUS教会，以装备留学生为使命的团契，看这个博客２年了， 谢谢小强让我加入这个博客的作者群，以后会在这里写些见证和分享
进 入广告界快一年了，越来越发现， 广告和基督教其实很多地方是相抵触的，广告讲的是潮流，名人效应，品牌，性感，新鲜，刺激的内容通常比较有市场。它影响大众的心理，同时也是顺应大众行为 趋势来发展的，有人总结说"所谓广告就是商家利用媒体说服大众买他们不需要的东西，或者不值得那么贵的东西。"有人说"空气是由氧气，氮气和广告组成的, 每天呼吸它"，我们都接触不同媒体，被不知不觉灌输信息，用了某产品就会怎样怎样，达到如何如何， 广告把普通的人包装成大家追捧的偶像，把普通的商品变成地位的象征.
如 果基督徒从事广告业,要寻求平衡其实很不容易， 一个脑袋里要有两种思维，一边说不要随世界沉沦，信主才是正道， 另一边又鼓励大众追求物质的东西. 很多人进入广告界就偏离主了， 这其实是一个非常诱惑的行业， 很容易就随波逐流了， 而且广告人还要倡导这些流行，做先锋...当时害怕理想和现实有差距，但现在是理想变成了现实，现实又和新的另外一种理想有了不可逾越的鸿沟
从 事广告行业，一直是我从中学起的理想，因为它能创造的魔力，因为它艺术和商完美的结合，因为它和日常生活紧密的联系，也因为这个行业的dynamic性, social fulfillment,挑战,以及可以跨行业不间断的学习. 大学的时候一直在思考，是从事广告创作，还是媒介策划，这两个领域相关，但并不相同。后来发出去的简历，找我面试的基本都是媒介策划的，现在看来， 很感谢神，因为他比我自己还知道什么是对我好的，或者利于我在主内成长的。创 作的工作就会象我上面说的，要用两个南猿北辙的思维了，工作时间不固定，常常要加班，脑子里不间断要想创意，遇到截止日还会有无比压力。而媒介策划只是投 资，和咨询，帮客户把广告费投资到不同的媒体上以获得最大效益，使更多人能看到听到，稳定的工作时间，腾出时间去教会，查经看书充实自己。
不 过广告本身的意思是广而告之，把一个讯息利用媒体传达出去，这和传福音又是同出一辙的。基督徒广告人的增加，无疑是一件值得喜乐同时又令人担忧的事情，很 重要的一点就是要在主里站立的稳，明白自己追求的是什么， 什么才会带来真正的快乐，自己最终要去哪里等等。希望神在我们心里做工，经过试探， 让我们做好的见证，把福音广而告之
Q: 作创意的弟兄姐妹们，你们在做创意的时候， 有过我说的这种矛盾吗？
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Cross Cultural Psyc: Experiencing a Culturally Different Ecology: Rainbow
There is a first time for everything
These happened in the bar
We talked about how men sometimes never get the message we were sending. We bashed those nasty men who attempted to sexually abuse us together. We shared our unpleasant encounters with men and got excited when we all had been in the same situation before. All a sudden, we bonded through these talks of similar experiences that we had. There was a girl my age who was interested in me and that made me more confident. I got more comfortable as we talked and I felt that they were excited to meet someone from a foreign country. Later on, the owner asked me if I am a lesbian. I knew that question was coming, but I did not have the answer. I did not know whether I should lie or not, so I smiled. I thought she felt I was a bit weird that I smiled. She asked me why I smiled and I answered her “well, I don’t know how Koreans view lesbians. It seems like it’s a taboo here”. This opened up another discussion about different views on homosexuality from different countries, so it turned out to be fine that I smiled.
Study them
After my interaction with them, I do not think there is much study which needs to be done about homosexuals. They are just like any other human beings. In fact, I find them easier to talk to. They are nice, they are friendly, and they are more welcoming and more open-minded than some heterosexuals are. I think especially because we were all girls, it made it even easier to bond with them. I find it hard to comprehend why some people think they have mental problems. I believe if any study is to be done, I would need to develop an understanding of the mind of the people who think homosexuals have “problems”. I have friends who do not have any homosexual friend at all and have never interacted with a homosexual person, but think that homosexuals have “problems”. I consider those who think homosexuals have “problems” the ones with real problems.
Theories
The people who think homosexuals have “problems” probably fit into Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions- Uncertainty Avoidance. They feel threatened by the homosexual community because they do not know the community, they developed the belief that “homosexuals have problems” to avoid them. They are also “separationists” in the Models of Acculturation (Berry, 1990, 1997) who rejects the other culture’s values and beliefs. Although the model is used for immigrants, I think it can be used here since homosexuality and heterosexuality are two different cultures. I think I am a “marginalist”, although I do not identify with the homosexual act, but I share similar beliefs with them. I believe that they should have the same rights heterosexuals enjoy.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Letters to home from Korea
Hi,
I'm already in the International House in Yonsei University. I got here at 6pm. Everything's settled, I made a few new friends and went out to dinner with them.This is my Korea cell phone number: (82) 010-8659-797401. I have friend in Korea (Christie Fox: 010-3218-4122) and I'm going to hang out with her tomorrow. We will go to Ulsan, then we will go to Daegu.
Korea's fashion is so different from Hong Kong/ Taiwan/ America. Women here all wear heels and they seem to have the super power to walk 50 miles with their heels on the entire day. Incheon and Seoul both look kind of like Taipei, except everything here looks newer. A lot of people here thought that I am Korea. They will start speaking to me in Korean, then I will quickly tell them in English "no Korea". It's hard getting around, because people here don't speak very good English and I don't speak Korean.
<3, Ya-Ya
Hi,
Today is the first day of class. I'm taking 3 classes Monday to Thursday from 9am - 3:40pm: Macroeconomics, Cross Culture Psychology and Marketing. Macroeconomics is the most boring class, the professor is from Bates College and has no idea how to lecture. Cross Culture Psychology is so far the best. The professor is Japanese but he teaches in UCLA. Marketing's professor went to my college for his master and PhD degrees. I didn't get to meet him today because he was in a conference. I met a lot of people from my school, but are not living in the International House.
Last weekend, I went to Ulsan, Daegu and Mokpo to visit my friend Christie who is teaching ENglish here in Korea. I went to Norebang (karaoke), stayed in a Jimjilbang for a night (a very Korean style hotel), and stayed with Christie (my friend)'s host family for 2 days. I met a lot of her friends who are also teaching English in Korea. I also went to visit the school she's primary school she is teaching in. The kids are all very nice and shy. They were all very excited to see me (a new face in the school). It was a fun weekend.
Alright, that's it for this week. Take care.
Love,
Ya-Ya
Ya-Ya
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Korea Day 1
今天第一天到韩国。那个过关的脸跟我讲话都没有，就让我过了。那完行李后我就去拿我在网上预定的手迹。那个counter的人听不懂我在说什么，害 我要花1000won上网给她看我的预约。不过后来他送了我一支牙膏做补偿，服务还不错。手机拿到后我就去搭公车，转taxi到学校。都还蛮顺利的。
韩国人好像觉得我长得很像韩国人，他们都一子跟我将韩文。啊我听不懂，所以每次都很紧张的高树它们我不会韩文。
韩国人好像觉得我长得很像韩国人，他们都一子跟我将韩文。啊我听不懂，所以每次都很紧张的高树它们我不会韩文。
Friday, June 12, 2009
this is absolutely ridiculous!
How the heck did the Study Abroad Office mix up mainland China and Taiwan?! Study Abroad Office should be one of the departments on campus that knows the most about different countries! If a student who just doesn't read the newspaper and knows nothing about international issues gets confuse about this, fine. BUT THIS IS THE STUDY ABROAD OFFICE. I'm absolutely ashamed that the Study Abroad Office made this kind of mistake.
Page 5 of the Study Abroad Newsletter :
China- Annette Lu (Error 1: it should be "Taiwan- Annette Lu" or "Republic of China- Annette Lu")
As the first female Vice-President of China (Error 2: same problem), Annette Lu used her University of Illinois Master of Law (L.L.M.) degree to pave the way for females in politics. Lu was born in northern Taiwan, and studied law during her undergraduate career. She received an L.L.M. in 1970 from the University of Illinois, continuing on to Harvard Law School. On March 18, 2000, Annette Lu was elected to the Vice Presidency. If you are interested in China (Error 3) or investigating politics, consider the following programs:
(If the section title is "China- Hu Jintao", Errors 3 & 4 are not errors. BUT the title is Annette Lu)
SAO Exchange: Chinese University of Hong Kong
SAO Exchange: The University of Hong Kong
LAS/SAO Winter Break Course Abroad: GLBL 298, Shanghai, China
(Error 4: Hong Kong and Shanghai are in China, not Taiwan = the programs have NOTHING to do with Taiwan and Annette Lu being the 1st female VP of Taiwan!)
Page 5 of the Study Abroad Newsletter :
China- Annette Lu (Error 1: it should be "Taiwan- Annette Lu" or "Republic of China- Annette Lu")
As the first female Vice-President of China (Error 2: same problem), Annette Lu used her University of Illinois Master of Law (L.L.M.) degree to pave the way for females in politics. Lu was born in northern Taiwan, and studied law during her undergraduate career. She received an L.L.M. in 1970 from the University of Illinois, continuing on to Harvard Law School. On March 18, 2000, Annette Lu was elected to the Vice Presidency. If you are interested in China (Error 3) or investigating politics, consider the following programs:
(If the section title is "China- Hu Jintao", Errors 3 & 4 are not errors. BUT the title is Annette Lu)
SAO Exchange: Chinese University of Hong Kong
SAO Exchange: The University of Hong Kong
LAS/SAO Winter Break Course Abroad: GLBL 298, Shanghai, China
(Error 4: Hong Kong and Shanghai are in China, not Taiwan = the programs have NOTHING to do with Taiwan and Annette Lu being the 1st female VP of Taiwan!)
Friday, May 29, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
No U Turn
Email from housing:
Hello Yinting
I have received your request to move to a different residence hall. Congratulations! You are now living in Global Crossroads in PAR!
Also, please be aware that once a student submits a request and has been moved, that student cannot submit an additional request to be moved. Students will be moved only one time prior to classes starting. No exceptions. Therefore, you will not be moved again because your request to move has been accommodated.
I hope that you enjoy your summer. We look forward to seeing you in the Fall!
Tanya
Housing Information Office
100 Clark Hall; 1203 S. 4th Street; Champaign, IL 61820
To be honest, I'm actually really scared right now. I have no idea what PAR's gonna be like. It's far and it's not Allen. There aren't gonna be people in the front porch doing whatever, carrying guitars around, singing in random places, painting or making pottery. I think I'm gonna cry now :'( Allen Hall, I miss you already.
PAR is going to be a new experience. Hi PAR and international students, Yinting is coming. Be ready :P
If you lead me Lord I will follow
Where you lead me Lord I will go
Come and lead me Lord I will follow
Where you lead me Lord I will go
I will go
Hello Yinting
I have received your request to move to a different residence hall. Congratulations! You are now living in Global Crossroads in PAR!
Also, please be aware that once a student submits a request and has been moved, that student cannot submit an additional request to be moved. Students will be moved only one time prior to classes starting. No exceptions. Therefore, you will not be moved again because your request to move has been accommodated.
I hope that you enjoy your summer. We look forward to seeing you in the Fall!
Tanya
Housing Information Office
100 Clark Hall; 1203 S. 4th Street; Champaign, IL 61820
To be honest, I'm actually really scared right now. I have no idea what PAR's gonna be like. It's far and it's not Allen. There aren't gonna be people in the front porch doing whatever, carrying guitars around, singing in random places, painting or making pottery. I think I'm gonna cry now :'( Allen Hall, I miss you already.
PAR is going to be a new experience. Hi PAR and international students, Yinting is coming. Be ready :P
If you lead me Lord I will follow
Where you lead me Lord I will go
Come and lead me Lord I will follow
Where you lead me Lord I will go
I will go
Sunday, May 24, 2009
You are going into the trash can
Anger
Titles
Status
Worldly success
Bitterness
Jealousy
Hatred
Thank you
Thank you for Phillis's message about broken relationships and thank you Andy for teaching Mark 1 that taught me about the Kingdom of God. I have a broken relationship with IV. I was actually leaving IV and didn't want to have anything to do with it for the rest of my college life after CFW. CFW was going to be the last IV thing I do. I told people that I need a break from IV because IV was hurting me. I lied. I wanted to escape because I didn't know how to deal with IV anymore. I didn't want to let God grow me through the problems I faced. I was angry and bitter towards IV. I wanted to escape. This week has made me realized that my eyes weren't set on God. Even though there are problems in IV, God is still working. Witnessing Chelsea coming to Christ has been a great testimony for me and encouraged me a lot. It showed me that God can work through anything and all I have to do is to humble myself and let God show his glory. God is good!
CFW
i'm so glad that i went
and i'm so glad that it's in timber wolf
that camp was pretty!
i met so many people from other areas
got to know all these cool people that i didnt know before
then realized that they graduated
and i wont see them again
what the heck?!
but im so glad that i met you before i'll never see you again
Anger
Titles
Status
Worldly success
Bitterness
Jealousy
Hatred
Thank you
Thank you for Phillis's message about broken relationships and thank you Andy for teaching Mark 1 that taught me about the Kingdom of God. I have a broken relationship with IV. I was actually leaving IV and didn't want to have anything to do with it for the rest of my college life after CFW. CFW was going to be the last IV thing I do. I told people that I need a break from IV because IV was hurting me. I lied. I wanted to escape because I didn't know how to deal with IV anymore. I didn't want to let God grow me through the problems I faced. I was angry and bitter towards IV. I wanted to escape. This week has made me realized that my eyes weren't set on God. Even though there are problems in IV, God is still working. Witnessing Chelsea coming to Christ has been a great testimony for me and encouraged me a lot. It showed me that God can work through anything and all I have to do is to humble myself and let God show his glory. God is good!
CFW
i'm so glad that i went
and i'm so glad that it's in timber wolf
that camp was pretty!
i met so many people from other areas
got to know all these cool people that i didnt know before
then realized that they graduated
and i wont see them again
what the heck?!
but im so glad that i met you before i'll never see you again
soph year
2 years gone, unblievable
I only have 2 years of college left
this year was unexpectedly harder than i thougt it would be
harder classes
more relationships to keep up with
more activities
more problems
less time
never thought i would learn so much this yr
I only have 2 years of college left
this year was unexpectedly harder than i thougt it would be
harder classes
more relationships to keep up with
more activities
more problems
less time
never thought i would learn so much this yr
Saturday, May 23, 2009
seek first His kingdom
My 2 years in IV has been absolutely amazing
amazing not because everything with IV went smoothly
and i didnt have a single problem with IV
not because I was always happy in IV
not because IV is perfect
but beause IV has challenged me to grow
some of you remember how loud I screamed
when I saw the IV booth on Quad Day my frosh year
IV was the greatest thing ever to me that year
then came my soph yr
things started to change
i saw problems
they started floating around
i got frustrated
i got angry
i started not going to large groups/small group and prayer meetings
i was constatnly looking for excuses to not go
by the end of the year, i said to myself
im not going to IV anymore
but Chapter Focus Week changed my mind
this is what i learned:
Don't dwell in all the tiny things that make you angry and bitter right now
seek his kingdom first
and put god first
if you do that
everything else will fall in the right place
amazing not because everything with IV went smoothly
and i didnt have a single problem with IV
not because I was always happy in IV
not because IV is perfect
but beause IV has challenged me to grow
some of you remember how loud I screamed
when I saw the IV booth on Quad Day my frosh year
IV was the greatest thing ever to me that year
then came my soph yr
things started to change
i saw problems
they started floating around
i got frustrated
i got angry
i started not going to large groups/small group and prayer meetings
i was constatnly looking for excuses to not go
by the end of the year, i said to myself
im not going to IV anymore
but Chapter Focus Week changed my mind
this is what i learned:
Don't dwell in all the tiny things that make you angry and bitter right now
seek his kingdom first
and put god first
if you do that
everything else will fall in the right place
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
whenever people ask me what my dream is
i tell them that i wanna be the ceo of google, yahoo and apple
which is obviously quite impossible
i finally switched over to chrome
downloaded google earth
and in the process of figuring out how i can switch fm xanga to blogger
chrome is ok
there're websites that take forever to load
and websites that don't work for chrome
i was thinking bout deleting both firefox and IE on my computer
i think i should at least keep IE just in case
but
google earth is crazy!
im traveling the world with this thing!
climbing mountains
sailing the ocean
visiting home (yea.. i searched for my home in hong kong)
walking around chambana
it's great!
i tell them that i wanna be the ceo of google, yahoo and apple
which is obviously quite impossible
i finally switched over to chrome
downloaded google earth
and in the process of figuring out how i can switch fm xanga to blogger
chrome is ok
there're websites that take forever to load
and websites that don't work for chrome
i was thinking bout deleting both firefox and IE on my computer
i think i should at least keep IE just in case
but
google earth is crazy!
im traveling the world with this thing!
climbing mountains
sailing the ocean
visiting home (yea.. i searched for my home in hong kong)
walking around chambana
it's great!
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