Showing posts with label diary2020. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diary2020. Show all posts

Thursday, December 31, 2020

eve of 2021

 2020

What a crazy year. I thought it will be a year to go all out but plot twist. Ya, we all know how it went.

I tried to balance how it all turned out.

It’s a year where I wrestle and struggle a lot with mental and emotional issues. I lost count on how many times when I broke down inside (and outside sometimes). It’s a battle that not many see and as much as I want to be honest, I am not sure how to talk about it. I also have a long list of disappointments on a lot of things and people too, but life goes on.

However, I am glad with what I achieved, whether big or small, such as :-
1) doing more readings
2) releasing #TLJournalEP
3) ministry moving with faith
4) slowdown and reflect on life

Most of all, being alive. Saying that means a lot considering how 2020 have been.

In fact, I’ve put a lot of consideration about everything that I’ve been doing and going to do. Answers may not be as straightforward as one would figure, but if anything 2020 taught us, you never know what may happen.

Anyway here we are, we have thrived and survived.

Perhaps some have similar stories like me, or better, or even, worse than me. Whatever it is, give yourself props for pulling it through.

As uninteresting as this picture can be... perhaps we can find meaning in 2021, in the days and years to come.

Cheers

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Boxing day 2020

 

Made a low profile trip back to hometown during these few days. It's been some time that I am able to celebrate Christmas at Ipoh, so I count it as a blessing, although because of pandemic times, it is really low profile.

Tbh, pandemic times made it hard to enjoy Ipoh as I used to do because of "social distancing" and "limited space" at anywhere I go. And I am not sure why each time I am at Ipoh, it's blazing hot weather. Imagine how I feel, the moment I reach back KL, it rains -.-'

But the short time reminds me of life when growing up in this town. When I thought life is simple... when I was naive and simple-minded... how I wish there's time machine to go back and relive them or even tell my young self to man up or be brave.

Anyway, happy boxing day... it means a day of giving and receiving presents, not punching people's face... hahaha.

Sunday, November 29, 2020

Advent Sunday

It has been 2 days since the new EP was released.

Firstly, I am thankful for all the kinds words, shares and support received so far. Through out the whole process, I admit I am more critical of myself for putting out these songs but I was reminded again and again on the grace and blessings from God and people who are close to me.

It’s been a long process. I had this thought of putting out something since 2016 but I felt that time was not right yet. So, I waited and pray. Amid waiting, there were open doors, networks and inspirations which all leads to the release.

Like everything else this year, I had a different plan for the EP release. I was planning to do a simple launch party but yea, Covid happened. The place I wanted to hold the launch is closed since then, plus the uncertainty of SOPs kept us everyone guessing whether anything public can be done. Production/recording of EP was slightly delayed but we managed to pull it off despite the busyness and uncertainties.

Recently, I bumped into my 2020 resolution list and felt like tearing up. I noticed that I have achieve majority of the things that I have set out to do for thus year, among them for this EP. So, it’s never too bad to wait, plan, pray and commit to God about your plans.

Introvert like me been doing shameless promos of my EP. Part of me feel awkward but part of me feel that I have to do so or else… nothing’s gonna happen.

That being said, I just ask for a few simple favour from everyone :-

𝑺𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑬 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑴
It doesn’t take a lot (or even money) to do so. Here’s the link that you can share :-
https://songwhip.com/timlim/the-journal

Please flood the cyberspace (and social media) with this link as much as possible

𝑷𝑼𝑹𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑺𝑬
1) in that same link, you can purchase on iTunes
2) If you prefer a personal touch or directly get it from me, drop me a PM or visit this crowdfund link :- https://bit.ly/3kXeBKI
I will keep it rolling until I get a sustainable amount.

Doing both or any one of it helps a lot, even though it may seems little. I guess this also helps to make up to the supposed-but-cancelled "onsite" launch. 

Anyway, thank you once again to those who have contributed, in one or another, and also celebrating with me (through your kind words and shares). My cell group had bubble tea party as a celebration.. haha.. so, cheers!

My hope and prayer that these songs will be a blessing and pleasing to you.

Not sure when there’s next song(s) or whatsoever. There is, there maybe. But it's back to that cycle of waiting and planning.

Backstreet Boys famously sung this... as long there’s music, we will be coming back again. The same applies to me too.

BLESSED ADVENT and have a wonderful week ahead

P.s. :- If you have time to spare, you can read stories and direction of my EP at :- https://bit.ly/37XFydV

Friday, November 27, 2020

The NEW EP is OUT!!


GOOD MORNING!! TGIF!!

It's a good day to stream my sparkling new EP 😊

Please share the good news about the EP on your social media. You can tag me or use the hashtag #TLJournalEP.

My hope is that these songs will be pleasing to you. ENJOY! 
 

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Happy Deepavali 2020

 

HAPPY DEEPAVALI!
 
Here's a mini shout-out, together with the people of
Unrestricted Stage

Have a safe weekend, cheers!

Friday, October 30, 2020

8 days before Christmas

 how time flies...

Listening to Christmas songs in October reminds me that we are close to end of 2020 😭

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Friday, August 28, 2020

day 241 of 2020

Recently, someone counted that we are roughly into week 25 since MCO happened. Man, 6 months gone like that. It feels like yesterday that I planned what I wanna do for 2020 and now, 2021 is dawning and I have start thinking life towards it. This covid-19 situation haven't improve much so it’s gonna take awhile, but man, time flies.

I am excited and looking forward to share new stuff from the my creative n music part of me. Projects, covers and even new EP updates. It’s all brewing and waiting to be share to everyone
 
Meanwhile, wishing everyone to stay healthy and safe, especially on this long weekend.

Thursday, August 27, 2020

day 240 of 2020

Yesterday I was listening to an interview between CNN and Carl Lentz. He mentioned a lot of things that resonated with me abt culture and church. 

One that hit me most :- 

“When did you find out you want to be a pastor”
“I duno, i am still finding out”

Tbh, that is totally me. I didn’t grow up saying I want to be a priest or even a pastor. I wanted to be something else. I just want to serve God and so happen, things lead to another, then here I am. At the end of the day, the title doesn’t matter to me, what matters is my heart

I will honest to say that's why I didn’t want to go down the priesthood path despite many trying to convince me. I don't think it will workout for me. I know I won't be happy. I feel God purposes me for other things. Right now, I am just happy to be at a position to be a blessing while living my passion in music.

In the current climate of the world, I am just grateful with everything that I have. Whatever future holds, i guess i will figure out eventually even though it maybe tough  

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

termites bites

I was considering whether to share this over the past few months and was even considering whether to share pictures as well. Well, I think I will do the former than the latter.. so I don't ruin your appetite.

One of the biggest pain that I experienced last year was when my house had termites problem. Among the many things that got affected by their mess is my 1st album stocks. It was so painful to see some of my CDs were damaged when I was cleaning it and it's frustrating that you do not know how to feel and what to do.

It reminds me what is written in Matthew 6:19-20. Everything here comes & go. Many lessons learnt from this whole situation as well and I had to live with it.

Anyway, I am thankful for an efficient and helpful pest control crew that help to eliminate the issue and I guess I was wise in some ways because I stored some 1st album stocks elsewhere. Yup, I have a few "cleaner" ones so it's not all are lost.

But ya, this is one of those painful experience from last year =(

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

JULY



Wow, it's July.

Just wanna shout out to all of us for surviving 2020 so far. Stay strong and let's hustle on, no matter what happens in the days to come.

Cheers.

Friday, June 19, 2020

day 171 of 2020


Past few days I've been geeking over Beast Morphers s2 episodes. The buildup towards this epic crossover have been brilliant.

Well, at some point, you see the recurring theme of epic crossover.. open portals then heroes come through it.

But this.. when the OG Red Ranger shouts "it's morphing time!" .. it's a whole different levels of nostalgic

It's been a long time, Jason

Meanwhile, RMCO slowly becoming normal for me. I've dine-in a few times, with the usual SOP. While it's troublesome to keep filling in, it keeps the public places in orderly manner which I kinda like it. Why can't be like that all the time? Except the mask-wearing thing la.

Traffic and work life starts to be normal.. so yea.. still prayerfully not rushing into opening the church yet but we will get there, not too long.. and I am back into considering my options too.

Meanwhile, I am slowly moving towards recording my new songs with Joe. Also, what kept me occupied also is that I've attempted to edit and mix my duet cover with a friend. Turns out good, so I will release that soon.

Thank God that recovery rate of the country have been smooth.. as on today's writing.. we are 94.55% recovery rate.

Also, EPL has started and MU will be playing soon...

I guess this "normal life" slowly creeping back..

Monday, June 15, 2020

day 167 of 2020

 Every year, there’s some birthday wishes that stands out.. whether audio, video or surprises.⁣


This one I got this year is so epic that I have to upload on social media. Thank you @samuel_vun and @fibstung for this epic video. I laughed so hard at it, I really enjoyed this!! 🤣🤣🤣 ⁣

Man, I miss making videos with ya all.



Thank you everyone for the birthday messages/wishes/tags/food/prayer. Thank you as well, for your messages and well-wishes on the MGM news.⁣

Thank you all for the warmth and sincere wishes. May God bless each one of you.⁣

Just wanna share this quote again, which I shared in the FCC English online service, as an encouragement to you all —⁣

“𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘏𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘪𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧.”⁣
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer⁣

Cheers and have a good week ahead⁣