Showing posts with label diary2023. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diary2023. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Lets Get Real Xmas party


Taking this opportunity to acknowledge the amazing work of @letsgetreal.my — amazing local podcast that shares the light to the community.

Please continue to go on as far and as long as you can! Many are blessed and many will be too.

Congratulations as well for the wonderful collaboration with @worshiperclub — love the designs of it!

Thank you for organizing the Christmas gathering. Indeed it was an opportunity to celebrate His blessings and the network all of us have. Thank you @itsbrandonho, @phoebeheng , @instagraeme_tj , @gelineeeeee and the rest of the LGR for your passion and hardwork.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Me and LukeMunns

 

It’s a dream come true for me

I met my hero @luke.munns who was the OG drummer for @hillsongunited (and some Hillsong albums) and currently heading @thelukasband

I grew up listening to his awesome groove on songs like “One Way”. In fact, the early days of HillsongUnited influenced my life and music a lot. Also, I am a huge fan of Lukas band and been following his music/work over the years. One of the best in Australia.

To meet and chat with him was a blessing indeed. Thank you for taking a very short time off your busy schedule to meet and chat. Hopefully we can catch up again and perhaps work together.

May your time here in Malaysia is a blessed and fruitful one.

p.s. Thank you @benrajendram for arranging this short meeting.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

day 313 of 2023

With life full of uncertainty, I think it's important that I count my blessings.. so... here are some lately...

1) Over the weekend, I bought something from a friend. Not a perfect one, but I guess it's God's blessings as it is something I been praying. Hope this will keep me going for few years

2) Recently a music publisher reached out to me and willing to support and protect my music works. After listening and discussing with them, I agreed the deal because really, I need all the help that I can get to protect my music work, since I have put my energy in it.. and I need mental strength and encouragement to get through in getting those details/formalities done.

 3) If I could travel back to 15-16 years ago and tell the early 20s me that I will be writing songs with Altered Frequency lead singer Andy Yeoh, i will probably say that’s crazy

I like what we co-wrote and. looking forward to more sessions like this. Hopefully some of these songs can be reality for all to hear. Something to give thanks today, and not taking this for granted

4) The church contractor decided to bless us staff some durians. I have been hoping to eat durians like straight from the fruit, not market-packed. Another prayer answered

5) Got a surprise message from a Thai shop that me and wifey enjoyed eating. They giving us offer of enjoying their new menu with 50%. Just wow.

6) Recently, there were a few new Indian food shops near my house and I picked this Northern Indian food one — @masalagrillcuisinesubangjaya

It’s so good that I went there twice within the space of a week. Love the favours of the sauce (I ordered butter chicken) that goes well with the naans.. and the warmth of the food.. perfect in the rainy weather that we Malaysians experiencing lately

What makes the experience better is their service is top notch. Friendly and honest.

I felt as though I was hanging out with my family there. Definitely will be there whenever I have Indian food cravings

7) Gonna watch The Marvels today... 

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Fair to say almost all are prayers answered, and indeed God is good.

Counting blessings and not taking them for granted

Monday, October 30, 2023

Oct collage

 

 JOY is...


to be able to treasure every moment in life.

Thank you October, November here we go.

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𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴.. 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘟𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘌𝘗.

𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚢 𝚝𝚞𝚗𝚎𝚍 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚞𝚙𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚜.

𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑖𝑑-𝑁𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟

 

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Joy of music

 

JOY is….

.. to use this gift of music as a blessings to others 😇🎸🎵

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𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴..
…𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘟𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘌𝘗.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚢 𝚝𝚞𝚗𝚎𝚍 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚞𝚙𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚜.
𝙴𝚃𝙰 : 𝙽𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛

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Song in this video : “Lift your name” by @ignite.fcc
Head over to their music platform and hear the song!

 

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

1 year with Believe music

 

 

Just wanna take a moment to thank this team from @believemysg, especially the boss @melvinredevil16 , who has believed (pun intended) in my music for the past 1 year plus.

Truly appreciate their encouragement, patience, support and advice for my music catalog ever-since I have signed with them.

Looking forward to sharing my new music via their platform to everyone around the world.


 

Sunday, September 10, 2023

MGM UnHeard2

This round, I actually was more "involved" in doing the groundwork. You can say I am quite "relief" once it's done. hahaha.

But seriously and personally I am blessed to hear all the songs in the "UnHeard 2" today. All were so good and it wasn't easy to pick a winner.
 
Well done everyone!
 
For me, I am just happy to play a small part to see more local worship songs being heard and being sung more regularly in local churches.
 
Meanwhile, IGNITE got 4th in the event. Quite close but still proud of them

Thursday, August 17, 2023

MD-cam

 

𝐌𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐌

I always wanted to do this kind of clip.. so here is it 😁

Sometimes I do a bit of MD-ing (music director) too, apart from singing.

The video is taken straight from FCC YouTube live. Audio may not be ideal but I hope it's alright for everyone. In fact, I kinda mixed it with my live capture (via hp) and the video mix (from YT).

I didn't want to record the whole session, so I can focus on the whole worship session, but at least, I just give everyone a glimpse of life onstage.

This MD role actually requires preparation and personally, I am still learning how to be a good one.

Anyway, just wanna take this opportunity to say I am always grateful for everyone that serves on the weekend, whichever role you are in. Ya all are champs.

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Songs in the clip :-

LOVE HOLDS ME
original artist : @ignite.fcc
Written by Lemuel Chung, Daniel Chin, Caroline Lee, Timothy Lim

COME RIGHT NOW
Original artist : @planetshakers
Written by BJ Pridham , Joth Hunt
CCLI 7047336

Original live video by @ilovefcc on 12 August 2023, Saturday service.


 

Thursday, August 10, 2023

new TLMakanz

 

Well, thanks to Meta, they allowed (or forced) me to start afresh. 
 
To recap, Meta also caused me to lost control of the "other" TLmakanz (blog) page.
 
Anyway, this page will be just be a "photodump" of food adventures by yours truly.
 
Please LIKE & SHARE this page : www.facebook.com/tlmakanzpage

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Happy Father's Day 2023

 

To the brave and courageous men, who relentlessly love their family and people around them, we celebrate you today.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑'𝐬 𝐃𝐀𝐘