I so disagree with Tan Kin Lian

There're lots of things that has been discussed on his blog. Some of it are factual, while others are written in a generally biased tone with an inclination to amplify the flaws of humanity and exploit those thoughts of men that's mostly easily accepted. *Personal opinion.

Its like telling people that they can become millionaires by sitting around plains waiting for heaven to rain gold. Truth is, they can't. All that happens is that they end up getting sunburned.

If you would follow his blog, you'd realise that he has generally nothing good to say about almost everything. He attacks the insurance industry, namely agents. He attacks the traffic system in Singapore and recently, he even attacked the Singapore Airlines. I so disagree with him because of his negative tone, so subtle @ it too.

I agree that insurance in Singapore would have been cheaper if premiums did not include commission. But would the insurance experience be better!? I hardly think so. Because of the fact that the insurance industry in Singapore is so competitive, the only way to distinguish myself is to provide top class excellent service. My job is not be hound my clients like a ghost. My job is to be there for my clients whenever they need me to be there and @ e same time, keep myself very updated about policy changes on laws and regulations so that I can provide the best advice.
That's what I do. Service is the key.

DIY insurance is just dumb. You expect to make your own claims when you're lying on your hospital bed, death bed, or coffin? Stupidity to the highest absolute degree.

@ e same time, I can't help but question his motive. What exactly is he thinking of doing?
- he indicated interest once upon a time to enter into politics
- left PAP n claimed that they're no longer how they used to be;income gaps widering etc etc
- ex ceo of ntuc; wonder if the things he says on his blog has any link to this?
- does he still hold shares of ntuc?

So a lot of questions.
Then again, who cares?! I may be a nobody today, but I seriously don't agree with the majority of articles he put up.
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Jaydee Quek

I Heart this pix

This feeling I'm getting.

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I feel like eating cheesecakes all day long. OMG.

Jaydee Quek, get back to working hard! U have less than 10 days!!!!
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Life as Jaydee Quek

Life has not been the bed of roses that I would very much prefer to lie on. It feels more grass @ this point of time. If you pack enough of it together, it feels really comfortable but once in a while you're still going to get random allergies and bugs crawling out of your supposed haven. That's life nonetheless, you'll never really know what you'll going to get.

I'm pretty happy that I disconnected twitter from facebook cause that's where I do my screening. My tweets are more personal nowadays as I talk abt my struggles as an insurance agent and as a man who wants to grow the Kingdom of God. I posted my status including that today's e first time I'm attempting a 24hr fast. I proceeded to delete that entry in about 3 mins time. Always had the feeling that, when you're feeling, don't broadcast. Do it in secret. Why do I post it up here? Cause I know that only selected people still follow my blog since e time I slowed down on blogging.

Yah, I need a few minutes of air time.
YOUR air-time!

Its been 6 hours now since I started my fast. I drank coffee, soya bean milk, and mango milkshake. Trust me when I say that the grass looks delicious. I wonder how PK does his 21 day fast. Its so crazy that its magical. Respect the man.

O O O.. I have about 10 days left to the end of my financial work year. What difference can 10 days do? I don't know. But I do know that I must give my best. I must give it all that there is.

Just went for a BNI networking seminar. I think that the concept is pretty good. Kudos to my friend for inviting me. Whoever wants to network, do let me know yeah..

Until then, see you again! :)
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How to blog from your BlackBerry ..

Kudos to Yunrui, and since she asked I shall blog about it.

The setup -
1. For blogger under dashboard, in the section where you can click new post or edit entries. You would notice a logo that looks like an email. Its similar to your BB messages logo.

Create your unique email address and remember it. When you send emails to this particular address, blogspot will accept it from whichever email and post it up as an entry. Hence, keep it secret.

2. Create a contact with this particular email for your ease.

Now blog!
How?
Use your default bb email and type an email. Log into your starhub bb services or singtel's to create your own signature.

Try it!

Anyway, am having supper now.. Yummy sting ray rice. Song bo!!

Haha! Enjoy your day! :)
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The Spiritual Leader - Rev Dr Ulf Ekman

I first picked up this book as a gift from Zheng Hao. I read till page 23 and I stopped. Thereafter, my life spiraled downhill rapidly and I went into what I now refer to as my 'dark ages'.

That was about 4 years ago and now, I am back on track with God and my life.

Nonetheless, you know what they say, you got to pick up where you left off yeah.. Even the books that I used to read but didn't manage to finish reading, I decided to go back to them. Simply because it's a character thing. Be a good finisher. Don't pick up a book and yet not finish reading it. Worse still, don't ever buy a book for it to collect dust @ the corner of your book. I consider that a waste of finances.

Alright! Personally I think that the book is an easy read from Dr Ulf, it's simple enough to be understood by Christians of all levels. It's not like some mega deep theological books that seek to burn away @ your brain cells. It's a simple read. Direct, and straight to the point.

On the other hand, I think maybe because I covered most of the subjects during SOT, so I didnt feel like I had the WOW factor in the book. Were there verses or quotes that spoke to me during the read? YES! I guess that's what happens. If you read an entire book but you catch one point, one statement that changes your life....

That book, is worth the read.

Until next time folks, pray for me yeah..

The Glo Bible Software

I've been trying to blog for the past 3000 years but apparently time has not always been on my side. Hence, my blackberry came in handy. I'm typing this entry as I'm waiting for my train to arrive.

And this portion has been written while I'm in e train. Beautiful!

Anyway, I purchased Glo together with evangeline and isaac. A good buy in terms of pricing. I'll get to the specifications of the program in a while's time. We signed up for the free demonstration and behold!!! We got ourselves almost $100 worth of free gifts consisting of 2 cds and a book. How cool is that? And since we purchased Glo b4 svc started, it went for $85!!! Just perfect! Anyway, why 3 of us? Cuz the license allows installation of 3 devices. Just right.

Now, e juicy part.
The Glo software is a steal for just $105!! As I'm typing from my bold, let me try to recall the functions...

1. Altas
2.Bible
3.Timeline
4.Topical
5.Media

The media part is way awesome! Its an interactive flash like interface that allows you to move around in the temple during the days of Jesus. Even shows you roughly what Jesus could see when he was on top @ temple mount. The places that tourists aint allowed to go to? They have it inside Glo too! Art works, pictures, photos? Everything. There's a part of Glo that allows you to trace the footsteps of Jesus. Wonderful stuff!

My favourite would have to be shuffling between the atlas and the bible. Clicking on a verse gives you extra background information and by using the atlas, it will provide indepth study of the bible simply because you can now see the exact locations on the map, if the verse includes some location..

For eg, I realised the e great sea, met sea, western sea... Its all referring to the same place.

All in all I'm glad I purchased my copy of Glo.
What about you?
Grab your copy today!!!

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Testing

Ladies n gentlemen, I seriously think that having a data plan, using blackberry bold 9000 is a wonderful thing.

Now, I can blog on e move! Capture my thoughts, real time. Fantastic!

Hmm, its one month from the end of the financial work year. I am almost there.. Pray for me yeah!

Million dollar club! Let's make it happen!
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Remembering where I came from

This is, without any doubt, an entry on God, about God. This is going to be one of my most open entries about God, Jesus.. No idea why. Maybe to encourage you?

I am about to step into another phrase in my life. I feel that the trials and tribulations would be of another level. I believe that I will be greatly blessed, I also expect to be tested beyond my imagination and yet still fall within God's control.

Writing this entry at 4:13am instead of sleeping when I have to wake up at 7am to reach Expo at 7:45am is an absolute illogical act of craziness. However, this is a pivotal moment. I sense that things are going to swing up gear. Expecting correction from the people around me, expecting breakthroughs and yet also knowing that it would not be easy. Correction is a word dreaded by many and I am no exception. For me to grow, correction is just part and parcel.

Accept it, move on.

It's the week of prayer again. As I stood there worshiping and praying to Jesus, I realized how far God has taken me. Through good times and bad times, He was always there. Recently, I am hungry for more, more of His presence. It's not like I don't feel His presence and His hand moving in my life. But as compared to SOT days, its like a drizzle more than a flood.

The Holy Spirit can flood my life anytime man. For some reasons, I seriously don't feel fulfilled or satisfied spiritually. Not even with the week of prayer. Where is Your dense presence? The presence that carries Your weight?

Time to get it back. Let's do something about it. Press deeper!

I came home, got done with my idle stuff and I decided to do something I have not done for a long time. Just dedicate this time to God. Even while I'm writing this entry, I am still in that mode. Guess what, I took out my old notebook when I first came to church. Yes, I have kept the habit of writing notes ever since I joined City Harvest. I flipped through the songs, the sermons. Songs, because I was in the army and I wanted to have my quiet time during after dark hours. How was I to worship without the lyrics?

"Hope has found its home within me
Now that I've been found in You
Let all I am be all You want me to be
'Cause all I want is more of You
'Cause all I want is more of You"

"There is a longing only You can fill
A raging temptest only You can still
My soul is thirsty Lord
To know You as I'm known
Drink from the river
That flows before your throne"

Old Songs. Soooooooooo many memories.
Mistakes I had made, victories that I had won.
All of it, washed away by time. Time, your friend and your enemy.

I can't really put a finger to it but I feel that something is moving and its almost like its another chapter even before the year has officially ended. I don't get it. I pray that when God moves, I will have the capacity to pick up and follow. Years down the road, I will look back at this blog (hopefully, it'd still be around). What will I say?

"God, I remembered You, remembering me.
Thank you so much."

Alright, it's 4:36am.
Time to continue.. You know these things about old songs. You kinda forget the tune.
Thank God for youtube. LOL!