so who's on the spotlite® today?

 
| today's specials: various ccfers |

in alpha order:
alex lam: you're awesome. since day one i've seen nothing less than a smile on your face. god shines through you in so many ways - it's so warming. i enjoy your presence so that i can feel the warmth and catch that contagious contentment. you're always the first to say something good to me. you're always the first to encourage me through our conversations. you're always the first to make me feel guilty for carrying pestimistic thoughts. so thanks man. thanks for brightening up my day. was glad to see you at retreat. s'too bad we didn't get much mingling time but s'all good cuz i know our paths don't stop here. tis only the beginning....

andy yu: you probably doubt this, but you are talented. i'm impressed that though you haven't picked up a guitar in such a while you still played very well. i dig that you know exactly what i'm feeling when i worship and that you jelled so well with our worship team. hope you found playing for worshiping enjoyable =) i really appreciate the team. i couldn't have asked for a better team, really. even with only 2 practices we managed to soar in jesus' name with such moving songs. you could just *feeL* the spirit working in us. also thanks for that small gesture during sharing. i was trying to avoid exploding my tears, and you gently slipt your hand in my tightly clasped fist. thanks. it meant a lot. still gotta hook me up with the awesome tunes in your playa. good stuff man, good stuff.

bible study group: deb leung, kary kwok, amy lim, evie fu, elaine sung, and dawn chiu. i'm glad i had the chance to share thoughts and investigate 1 corinthians 12 & romans 14 with you all. my favourite was saturday's BS on the body of christ, with each individual's response to what part of the body they'd like to be, each being unique and different. (ie. kary wanting to be the buttox so that she could support people when feeling tired. haha. kary! that was INGENIOUS) it's times like these these i wish i had sisters everyday to reflect and do bible studies with. *sigh* i miss women's cell. deb ---> you are a jem. i look at you in such high regards. there's this drive about you that makes me want to learn more and do better things for Christ. you have so much to give, so much insight....i'm delighted to know you're on the ccf commitee, for you are an excellent addition to the fellowship. =)

dennis liang: oh, dennis....how do you do it? you CRACK me UP everytime. these past couple of weeks, god has given me the priviledge of interesting chats and conversation with you. though it tends to favour topics that should be rated (haha) i enjoy your company anyway. you're unique and original and possess such a creative mind which is exceptionally outstanding. i look forward to presenting our first drama skit this friday. it's gonna be fricken hIL-AR-I-OUS. your definitly one quirky, smart dude.

games leaders: rob and lillian! great job guys. *pat*pat*pat* i had fun playing all the in and outdoor games. the snowman competition worked better than i thought and human gitz was awesome! maybe next time, rob, i'll hook you up with more drama or chick flicks for "name that movie" cuz there's no way most of us girls could have figured out all 'em action blockbusters. anyway, hope you enjoyed that pie in the face! hah jesse chor is way too witty and quick. i can't believe you didn't see that coming. lil thanks for your kind words. glad you enjoyed the sunday worship set.

genuine lam: indeed you are genuine. *grin* i've seen god gradually change you as the terms go by. i still remember when i first heard you speak. you bashfully gave your testimony at the frosh dinner at kwcac, admitting at your first sentence that you weren't a good public speaker. but gen, you're growing and i see great things in store for you. you're so gifted and i admire your ability to keep your chinese roots and still have an eager heart to learn mandarin. you know what they say? that soon mandarin will become the third offical language of canada due to the majority that speak it here in canada. well, thanks for being such a nice friend. besides blowing my cover with that new guy dave i just met and rubbing it in about someone liking me...haha, d'ya still remember that? i am still fond of you and consider you a great person; a man of morals, reason and more importantly a man of god.

nathan tee: you are amazing. really. has anyone ever told you that? seriously, i rank you as high as the infamous j.kao on keyboards. (shhh don't tell him i said that) things only need to be told to you once and bAM. you got it. i don't think i've ever had the pleasure of doing worship with you but indeed it was fantabulous and i am very grateful. you've taught me how easy worship can be, in the sense that i didn't need to be so controlling over how the piano should sound, rather just sit back and enjoy the sound of true praise. oh, and i'm VERY sorry for waking you sunday morning. i was sooo convinced you were sam ng. my bad. my BIG bad.

nathan tsui aka nayfun: bro, i am SO proud of you. your sharing last night hit me - right on. practically pierced the heart so hard it bleed of guilt and so i plead for forgiveness. for the entire duration of your sharing, i had nothing but admiration for you. i was so proud you came to realize that you weren't truly worshiping God, rather the musicalirty of things and how things sounded. perhaps that's why things didn't turn out as planned when fixated on how you are as a performer rather than how you are when leading worship in songs. but brother, i am not here to rebuke you of your past pagan ways because truthfully speaking here, i am just as guilty as you are. being a perfectionist, i always need things to be lead a certain way or sung in a particular manner. i admit, i'd rather do things myself cause i don't trust others that they will worship the way i do; that they won't have the *ear* to understand what i expect to happen during worship. but how does that truly matter in god's eyes anyways? worship is worship whether it's in tune or not. so thank you for that powerful reminder. you are an incredible brother. truly one of a kind and i pray we never stray paths as time moves us along.

sam ng: dude, is your real name samuel? man, that's weird now that i think about it. well, firstly i wanna say sorry. i'm actually surprised i didn't pass out while singing with you on sunday morning's "praise and worship"...i mean i was living on 40 mins sleep that night! but anyway, thank you for introducing me to new songs and giving me a good kick in the butt ev'ry now and then to remind me of the importance of our relationship with christ. how we mustn't choose to lead worship just cuz it's something i like to do or wish to perfect in that field. and getting down to the nitty-gritty of things. you are a good brother. and indeed a good leader. twas my first time doing anything with you and i'm happy sofia got you to co-lead with me cuz i think we all needed a deeper aspect of worship. you planned out the whole set so well and found some interesting excerpts & scripture on jesus alone. thanks for believing in me, dude. i may be *ghettoed* but there's still a great big heart in me that loves to serve Him. thanks for taking up worship cell this term. i'm happy you started this cell and have this thirst, this vision to help others serve in that ministry. i'm sure it'd be good.

sophia vi: girl! you did it! actually, no no. GOD DID IT! retreat was a success. but he used YOU so effectively that things were spic-and-span. i guess you learned that retreat planning isn't as easy as pie, but praise god that you didn't burden yourself with the load and gave the opportunity to let others serve Him. thank you for giving me an experience i shall not forget. it was so refreshing and exhilarting to lead my brothers and sisters in praise. after retreat i've foreseen good things i can do with god's given gifts to do more in the music ministry. girl, you know i love you dearly. there are so many beautiful things about you and i praise god for you strength in faith. like many have said at the sharing, you too, have taught me the power of prayer. you've helped me learn not to stress on the possible but rather give god the impossible and see what He does with it. if we pray sincerely, he will make it happen. =) and so he did make wonderful things happen this weekend. *muah* thank you for your sincerity and words of encouragement. you've never thought any less of me. mucho gratias.

tania sung: great job on the monologue tania! i didn't get a chance to see the lil' drama queen in you till just recently, during drama group meets with ccf. what a pleasure it is working with you. you can be so comical. there's just so much about you that i haven't discovered yet! anyway, thanks for being so motivating. you are someone i can count on for uplifting words when i'm in doubt or need that small gesture of appreciation.

tiffany chan: hey roomie! eh, i'm glad you came along. glad you also made new friends. no worries girl, i too didn't feel like i *always* belonged - just part of the phases you go through when being a frosh. but thanks for putting up with me this weekend. i can't believe we managed to survive yesterday. 40 mins sleep eh? i believe that's a record for me. but anywho, it was cool bumming off beds with you and nadine. just a small sample of what fall term's gonna be like =) can't wait! i hope we get the place! anyhow, i hope you've learned something this weekend, something other than erica's crazy and she needs to start bringing her own shampoo. but on a spiritual level, hope god moved you in some way. maybe one day we'll share testimonies.

tim ng: despite your *ruthless* ways in snowjobbing and *BUCKNESS* with da disses and what-not i still leave room for respect. *ahem* yes, tim. i actually respect you. in all seriousness, i think you're a man of knowledge. i enjoy attending your bible studies because somehow i end up with a page full of notes and scripture reference. now i know how you ended up as da big boss of uwccf. i look forward to our last term with you, hoping i soak up as much knowledge as i can before you graduate. i may speak of kind words now but doesn't mean i'm dropping the buckiness with you personally. ;) *heh heh*

tim wang: i love to watch you sing. you are an inspiration. so much charisma, so much passion. i love it. thank you for sharing your deepest concerns. i am in awe of your courage to share. i have much to learn from you; to give your troubles and worries to not just god, but our spiritual family so that more may support you through prayer. i will continue to pray for you and hope you never stop praising our Father in heaven.

wayne chang: thanks again for your sincere words. though i'm not fond of compliments, it's always nice to hear such words of encouragement. i don't often open my eyes while i worship but i couldn't help but look at you while you gladly sang praises in worship. it's always a nice treat to see people giving you such positive feedback on their faces. so thanks. you made leading worship so much more enjoyable.

wayne pau: you saved my life! i donno how i wouldv'e been without your congas. i love to beat that drum.... it's like a vital part of my sanity when i do worship. =) so thank you for taking such lengths to get that conga to me. i hope i can use it more in the future. tis a good drum. convenient size too =) wayne, you are such a strong guy. i sincerely value the words you share with us. i know you have a great sense of what worship is all about and will lead more people to christ through your passion in music ministry. praise god for people like you.

yu-ling lee: great words were spoken from your mouth on saturday night. thank you for sharing with us how much the spirit moved you. and you know what? it really showed. i observed on sunday morning and it was awesome to see you be so humble with the lord. hope you never hold back the tears. never be ashamed. it's good to let it out. who said men don't cry? phesh. it takes a 'real man' to cry. =b
spotlite shun by erics* ~ 2:33 PM

 
| today's special: sam ng |

sam's a hero. ultimate hero. in so many ways i respect him. in so many ways i can laugh with him. in so many ways i can laugh *at* him. haha, tis a good mixture. but anyhow, this past week has been chaotic. as we speak right now i'm completely insane, pulling every hair outta my head due to a huge amount of stress. school and retreat planning is not a good combo. but when i think of sam a smile grows on my face. knowing that i have his aid in this whole worship ordeal is so comforting cuz i know i'd be buck naked had i been forced to do this on my own.

just thought i'd put in my two cents for today. i realized i've lacked in spotlighting and appreciating people lately. *tsk* *tsk* shame on me. so my apologizes. not that i'm in search for more people. no no. not that at all. but i've simply have grown lazy and neglect to spend time with my blog. perhaps when time allows, i shall put up some Super-Spotlight Special! like the top 101 people who've impacted my life or something.......heh.



spotlite shun by erics* ~ 2:03 AM

 
| today's special: rani chow |

rani's super-duper! i asked her on the spot at lccf if she could help me with my theory, seeing as how i was suffering and panicing like a madman all week and without hesitation, she agreed to help take me outta my misery of confusion. she picks me up, brings me to her place and we get a-crackin'. hardcore review on her part and she probably hasn't looked at the material since first year (which is quite some time ago). 2 hours went by, though it felt longer cause we had covered so much and i felt so much more confident that i did before i entered her place. she's awesome. all that music knowledge she carefully stores away, i have yet to find out where she finds room for more.

so thanks rani.
thanks for being so willing to let me take a crack at your brain and absorb out of you as much as i could. the exam wasn't hard at all, and everything we talked about last night was on the exam. so i'm glad i came to you for help. god has surely blessed you with so much to give, and i admire you strengths and passion for music. i'm sure people have told you this before, but you are a great teacher and tutor very well. much appreciation.
*here's to you! cheers*
spotlite shun by erics* ~ 5:09 PM

 
| today's special: the gentlemen in music faculty @ laurier |

i love all the guys in music, even if i don't officially *know* them all by name - they're all still kind, friendly, considerated people. and what i find as a major bonus is that i don't have to worry about men "playing the field" or giving me relationship problems 'cause you know what? we all practically play for the same team! haha. yes, the stereotype is true. all men *are* in the music faculty and if they're not, well...ha they sure have potential to head for that direction. they make great mingler friends, definitely know how to "get-da-party-started", can be so sensitive and understand, and always show some type of support towards you. *grin*

you know what my favourites are? the guys i don't know, yet still do something extra nice for you. such as waiting for you to come down the last flight of stairs, holding the door for you or getting up to get you pieces during rehearsal, or even just the simple things like asking how my week was, etc. it's the little things that count the most!

spotlite shun by erics* ~ 3:21 PM

 
| today's special: ross mathews |

FrIG-kUN-HIL-LeH-RI-oUS! one of many reasons why i enjoy jay leno sooo much more than david letterman. ross is one of leno's correspondents and he cracks me up EVERY time he guest appears on the show. too bad i never really know when he's scheduled to be on but i try my best to stay tuned.

so what makes this ross guy so funny? well, for starters, the fact that i have to question whether ross is a 'he' or 'she' blows my mind. and if ross were really is a guy, then it's his flamboyant characteristics and extreme hand gestures that makes him out to be the amusing 'gay' guy. his recent 'dating adventure' with his acclaimed crush 'gwyneth paltrow' is down-right funny. i wish leno would keep an archive of ross' clips online. totally would check it out.

but something that boggles my mind: if ross carries woman genitals but tries to be a man, and enjoys women like s/he says then doesn't that make him/her to be a lesbian? hrm...i'm confused. still can't clarify what gender s/he is. but my "gay-dar" definitely beems to me that this dude sure ain't straight. but then again, how do i clarify if one is straight or not if i don't know one's original gender?! hmm...someone fill me in with that one if you know.
spotlite shun by erics* ~ 7:47 PM

 
| today's special: adrian fung |

ok ok. i've held it in for too long! originally i had this dude in mind even before i started this spotlite® but i wanted to wait till i scanned a great picture i took of him from justis' concert to enclose with his spotlite® special. i guess my impatience conquered over reasoning once again. any way, adrian is a talent musician. much respect to him for incorporating his cello and classically trained elements into his passion for hip hop. i first met him backstage, during dinner break at justis' concert. he was exceptionally nice, easy relation with him with since we are both studying the same field - music performance. when i found out he was there as justis' opener, i figured he was just gonna play a concerto solo or something classical-influenced. but no. did he ever blow my expectations away. he busted out his free styling rapping while playing his cello!! UN-HEARD-OF, eh? crazy stuff. i was so disappointed i didn't bring my video camera. i even bought it the next night in hopes that 8w <--- stands for 8th wonder would return. but no luck. so it's all in my memory now.

one night, i get a url from tim lo asking me to check out this blog. apparentlly adrian's sister is a friend of tim's. as soon as i saw 8w i knew it was the same adrian i met over the summer. "wowzers. what a small world i thought." as i brim through the lines i am astonished by a.) adrian's profound diction. it's incredible. i didn't know he was such a scholar at the english language. frankly, i found it enriching, jotting any words that puzzled my mind. b.) adrian's tear-jerking sense of humour. i balled my eyes out reading this journal entry. he describes his scenarios particularly well, using some of the most hilarious metaphors. i understand his humour and often find myself cracking up outloud in my room, in residence. my dorm mates probably question what i like to do on my free time. =d so if you want some great laughs, take the time to read through8w's archives. you'll definitely need some tissues and while you're at it, whip out a webster dictionary too.
spotlite shun by erics* ~ 6:03 PM