Chapter 26

Honestly, I dont know where should I start.

Birthday Party? Everyone says that it was awesome and definitely one of the most original party ever. Party started off with dinner, then worship band, and a testimony from me, of course not forgetting a thank-you-speech.



I did not expect it to be so grand. Basically they helped decorated the whole place with banners, bubbles and some balloons. I was surprised at first. Gifts = birthday cards + cash + gift cards worth of $200! I could really use that. lol.


So the questions come back to "who will think of celebrating birthday in church?"

Me! Because I want to celebrate with all my close friends, and God. Even though God is everywhere but making it official to celebrate in the house of the Lord would be cool. I just think that my life is too blessed and the least I could do is to celebrate my birthday the right way.


Just like last semester when I made an A for Thermodynamics. I got 85, 58, and 66 for my tests and mid terms before going to finals. My finals was on Friday and I had 2 tests on the very same day. All I did was just studied the examples in the book and prayed that what I studied would come out. I guess you know the rest of the stories. Please tell me that you know I made a 99 in my Thermodynamic finals.

"When something happens beyond your own abilities or capabilities, you can't deny but to accept that there is something higher and divine which helps you through and that is what you called - God."- Me!

Like what I've said in the speech, "Somebody once told me that there's 2 most important events in your life: the day you were born, and the day you found out the purpose of your birth. 21 years ago, I was given the name Emmanuel by both my parents and God, which means "God with us"; 21 years later, I find out the purpose of living is to live for Jesus and serve the Lord."

I totally had fun during this Summer. And I'm still surprised that how I aced in my Spanish class. I did not study everyday apart from going to the class for 2 hours and so far I have lost 0.4% still and I've got few more days to finals. It is a 5 credit hours course and if I get a B, that would mess up my current 4.0 CGPA.

I remembered in the beginning of the semester where friends were going back and said that they would have fun and eat all the good food, I just told God that I want to relax, make a couple of new friends, and have fun. All of it has been fulfilled and God will never break His promises.

Also, I am stunned when I looked back on how I have improved my photography skill. It is never about the camera, 'cos I got the cheapest SLR, and cheapest lens! :p Here's some of my favorites from the last shoot!









I used to called them Julia and Jessica but they asked me to call them Jules and Jess now since we're kinda close. lol. Met them in this summer and we clicked pretty well. They're really sweet. Jules is definitely more confident in front of the camera. She's the big sister and Jess is really shy. lol. Im shy too.

And this Spanish instructor keeps on telling me that he is right, and I made a 99% where I actually made a 97%. What can I say?

Chapter 25

So it's my birthday and I have fun! haha.

will update soon! too tired to type anything right now!

Chapter 24

I'm a happy man today.

Made a 96/100 in my driving test.

I got myself a driving license.

Now I'm waiting for dad to say yes, and the car is mine.
So blessed! Thank God for awesome life here.

21st Birthday is coming next weekend.

Birthday Card from OU. Signed by President Boren as well. lol.

Then have to focus for my finals.

Before going to Kansas City and meet up with Yanhui/Ryan.

Then to LA and meet up with Fangkai/Kahwei.

And start Fall semester.

Have fun being here! :)

Chapter 23

Birthday is coming soon!! 10 more days and im so excited!! Woah!

Chapter 22

I wanted to explore more and take more pictures during this summer. One of the ways to improve yourself is to keep trying and keep shooting. So I just texted Brynn the other day, saying, "I'm bored. Let's go out and take some pictures."

She's really a fun person to be with. We can be so goofy at times. 'Cos we are best friends. LOL. We stayed out till 9pm and decided to have some nice pancakes at IHOP.

The way we met is rather interesting. So I was looking for a Christian group and I went to the website, found her name, and texted her. Surprisingly, she came alone and picked me up to Latenite. I can't believe she would come alone and even pick up a stranger. LOL. Whenever we talk about that Tuesday night, we would laugh so hard 'cos it was just too funny.

If somebody texted you and asked you to pick them up, would you go? Think about it, it is rather funny and interesting!

This is baby Alice! She's so tiny! She's my housemate, Mat's niece. We went to his grandma's house for a 4th July celebration. Had some American home cook dinner, and played with fireworks and firecrackers till 11pm. $300 worth of goods! and no kidding, it was fun!

Driving test on Friday! Excited about that, 'cos I'm so gonna get a car soon. Well, hopefully I pass the driving test! LOL.

- toyota, nissan, hyundai, kia, mazda, ford. hmm.

Chapter 21

I realized that when you put God as the top priority in your life, things could be so different. You live a different life, a crazy life, and an awesome life.

You used to fix everything by yourself, with your own abilities, but the outcome will always be a) you get what you want, but you have to work so hard for it, or, b) you fail.

So, a boy is always bullied by his schoolmates. Wounded, bruised, and cuts. He tries to fight back but he always fails because he doesn't have the strength to do so. One day, his dad finds out what happens, and he decided to go to school with him. The bullies are up for it again, but it's a different story now. When they see the father, they are afraid and they run away. The boy is so happy, and his dad gives him a big hug, saying, "No matter what happens, I will always be here with you. I will protect you and love you, because I am your father. I love you."

No, I am not the boy. But I have a God that loves me so much and fills me with joy. He is more than just a God. He is a father, a friend, a comforter, a protector, that loves you and wants a relationship with you. I am not trying to be religious, or holy, I just want to share my joy with my friends. I am hurt, when my friends are hurt. All I can do, is just a simple prayer for all of them.

Jesus says, "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:20)

It's not that I don't have a problem in my life. But when you know that God is with you all the time, nothing seems too big for you anymore, 'cos God is so much more bigger than you think He is. He was there with me back in Malaysia, and definitely He is here with me in the States.

Being here for just 5 months and 17 days, God has done so much in my life. You may say that it's just coincidences. But there's just too many coincidences. I don't need to see God to believe in God. I believe in God to see Him. If all of us were assigned to write a book about our lives for the past 5 months and 17 days, what would you write? Believe me, I could write so much, not because I'm awesome, but God has done some of the most wonderful things in my life.

Chapter 20

this is a radar for the plane

Every week is a busy week for me. Thank God for being so awesome to me! The other day I just went for this Air Force Show in Tinker Air Force Base, and it was cool to the max! It's something that you don't get to see in anywhere but America.

This is my awesome brother Andrew Lee

So, I will be having Spanish test tomorrow. I don't think I want to worry so much anymore. Just gonna run on the treadmill and swim, then study Spanish. espanol espanol! examenes examenes!! me no gustan examenes!

Will be meeting at least 4 awesome people this week. Before going for the 10 hours driver education course on Saturday. And I have an awesome plan for a birthday party! It's gonna be so cool.