History's Greatest

I never seen a Great like this
slapping forehands with such ease
Spinny backhands and dropshots
all sorts of majestic shots

The big One-Five you have hit
faster than your serve would sit
Never before done in history
has anyone seen such a story

Hard, grass and even clay
you never stopped, you just played
Thinking it was all a myth
number one was only an if.

Lucky some might say it was
even Nadal-less, some say it wore
Soderling and Roddick are not him
French and Wimby, he went missing

But hard to argue all the facts
filled with style and heroic comebacks
The game of Federer so fluid and true
mixed with a grit, and mistakes so few

Like a ballet dance of bat and balls
Orchastrated; the biggest legend of them all
More than just the huff and puff
he made it look easy, although that's a laugh

Federer is now a father of two
passion he still has to pursue
He'll never stop at one and five
you better believe that,

'Cos he's Number One.

Brecon Beacon. Sprained ankle. Very tired.

Very rewarding. Amazing time today.. 7 hours up and down the mountain. From starting out trying to find lower Neuadd, and the first steep slopes, and the amazing, unbelievable views, and the ascent to the peak.

And then not to forget the path which had no one, the music video, and the descend (which was amazingly tough!).. (it's my car!).

This has to be the highlight of my time here so far. Took just 36exps of black and white, gonna develop them soon and try to spend some time in the dark room.

Thank God for bank holiday Monday. Gotta go again soon.

Do you remember the times
You tucked me to sleep
When I was still
A wee little kid?

And growing up with
you by my side
Always left me with
warm feelings inside.

All the troubles a boy could bear
You took it upon yourself
You said 'don't despair'

In every stage of my life
You were there
from walking to study
from waking to dawning

So on this Mother's day I remember you
My mum, who threw it all,
and gave me everything I knew

And that billions will always say
Their mother was the best woman
They knew, even till this day.

crazy. stupid. very crazy. very stupid. and wow.

you know how they say that everyone goes through an incident which makes them actually appreciate that they're alive? mine was really something like that, albeit very very stupid.

So my mate asked me to help him plug on a charger, and me being extremely lazy, just picked up a pair of scissors, and stuck it into the power. (It was a 2 pin charger!, who makes those these days anyway) Needless to say, the power in the house went out, sparks flew and nearly blinded me, and i m really lucky to not have been electrocuted (at all).

I didn't realise the severity of the situation till my flat mates told me i was really lucky not to have been shocked, and electrician was just wondering how nothing caught fire. Nothing like that's ever happened in Singapore! my tracksuit now smells of smoke, and i'm still going 'oh my god'. Unbelievable.

Yes I know, very stupid, and deserving if anything actually did happen. But the fact is nothing did happen, bar a couple of seconds blinded, and that's grace for you. Woo wee.Nuts, this is just for the record never to do anything like that again.

There was a time that forehand made sense
When it was as sweet as a scent
But now, it is all falling apart
Where it seems, no longer an art

When titles and wins were all the same
Losses were few and thoroughly insane
But now it seems that, Number two
You're moving more like R2D2

Number 1 seems far away
Backhands have all gone astray
But stop a while to consider this
Might you be getting too old you think?

Old man of the tour it seems
Breaking threads all at its seams
Just one more to be a GOAT
yet that one more seems hard to boat

Maybe it's all in the mind
It might be that, marriage divine
Or maybe you just no longer feel
the passion to compete, nothing new

Hard to get back on your feet
Difficult, or worse to master this feat
Still if somehow you pulled this through
Number One; is all that is true.

Lord your Name, is higher than the Heavens
Lord your Name, is higher than all created things
Higher than hope, higher than dreams

THE NAME OF MY LORD

In the days of trouble
You comfort me
In the secret place of refuge
Lord I will sing

So I'll pray to You


Easter Sunday. Celebrate for the Lord is risen.

Okay EC just over.

For the first time since I got to Cardiff, I finally feel at home. Kinda like a home away from home if you want. It's a fantastic feeling. It's pretty cliched to say this, but
i'm loving it. Micky Ds and their adverts.

family is best.

this place is ancient.

Even when the journey's long
And i know the road is hard
well the one who's gone before me
he will help me carry on

and after all that i've been through
now i realise the truth
that i must go through the valley

to stand upon the mountain of god

found in your hands
fullness of joy
every fear suddenly wiped away

here in your presence

all of my gains
now fades away
every crown
no longer on display

heaven is trembling in all of your wonder
kings and their kingdoms are standing amazed

here in your presence

you know, I look around me and I see my blessings all around. From studying in the UK, finally doing what I really liked, studying (yes i m actually a nerd), to my church here, my guitar, my friends, my weekly shopping market trips (although i still think it is darn far). the list goes on. yes and cooking is one of them.

do you sometimes find that you are an ordinary person doing extraordinary things?

One of the highlights of my time here yet. A five setter in light swirling snow, such a close match. 62 57 36 64 75, and although i lost, it still felt so rewarding after three and a half hours of non stop play. Flakes of snow, sun still bursting, birds chirping.. man i wish i had my camera then, beautiful stuff. Went on and on and the mental challenge was so great, i just went to bed right after a shower for a bit. Woke up feeling absolutely refreshed, and hungry.

Now, after spending the last 20 mins in the snow.. i feel lonely. haha, but it's alright i've never seen people so happy yet! it makes for an extremely positive feeling around this otherwise gloom place. And there's still no water in the flat! But no one seems to be complaining.. must be the snow factor!


Snow snow snow
I've never thought i'll see you so
But I must say, such a delight
You are truly a magnificent sight

White blankets all around
Bonfire booming, and shrieks aloud
Bright headlights and all that jazz
Just brings out your wonderful coat, it's best!

Heavy winter, they said it'll be
And yet no one seems to be complaining, not even me
Wish my family was around,
somehow i miss them, now that i've found

the joy and happiness in the air
what a perfect way to start the 'ear,
Chinese New Year is special in its own way
I betcha you can't find snow, unless you're home away

Thought it might be boring, what's the big deal
What, haven't you seen snow before
Skeptics like me will quickly blend
And fall into its gladness, my love i send.

It must be the fact that You are there
Who else creates such beauty, it is God sent
The timing can't be more perfect
IT'S TIMES LIKE THESE that I give thanks.

A higher cosmic order we do not understand
Like little kids we run around, playing in its sand
In these moments of pure white innocence
let's just say it's an absolute pleasure

And a Happy Chinese new year!

SNOW SNOW SNOW!! LET IT SNOW!! COME ON SNOW!

I have never felt such a positive uplifting in Cardiff as yet. What an amazing feeling.. that a simple thing as snow can make so many people happy. The amt of people throwing snowballs at each other. Wow.. Just wish....... I wanna hit somebody! heh.

had youth meeting yesterday about the direction of the youth.. Surprised it went quite so smoothly.

everything's alright here. I guess it is getting warmer, I'm settling in quite well (football and tennis really helps) and all I need to do now is try and get better results.

Okay so i have two choices.

An 80 pounds, welsh house brand guitar, ordinary finish, with gig bag, tuner and sling. All from a store. meaning waranty and all that jazz. and free tuning of the stupid high action.

or, a 50 pounds, unknown brand, beautiful finish, with gig bag and tuner. All from a church member, brand new though. no waranty, and pay for adjustment of action (in singapore in june).

WHICH ONE?!

my soul sings
my spirit shouts
with every breath
im crying out
i want to live
for you alone
you have captured my heart
mi corazon
Lord
i give you my whole heart
mi corazon

Just had an amazing qt yesterday. Romans 6:13 Present yourself to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments iof righteousness to God.

Ahhh there you go. always have a verse to think about when doing worship really helps i guess. Otherwise it's quite pointless.

Hope everyone in cell's doing alright at home! Till june.

What an amazing two and half weeks in Singapore.

Felt so good to be back, that i did not prepare myself for the fact that i have to come back to Cardiff. Sitting in my room right now, feeling kinda lost and definitely homesick, I can't help but want school to start as soon as possible. Crazy as it might sound, i'm definitely going crazy in here.

It's New Year's Day and the streets are dead empty. Hardly any noise at all, the silence is defeaning. Dinner is simple ham with cheese, can't really be bothered to cook. Think i'll do some shopping tomorrow, get some work done, and continue to miss home.

See you guys in JUNE!