I was introduced to Julian Beever's art thru a friend. I remembered not too long ago Julain Beever was in I told at Raffles City and had his print made there.

Just a day a go another friend emailed Julian Beever's new works to me...and I would say wow!!! ia really amazing.

As the photos are quite a lot.. I would break them into a few installment..so keep a look out for them ya!

And for some you may ask.. who is this Julian Beever? Click on his name to find out more!

Publish Post

All of Julian Beever's works are done on flat sideway!!!

Pavement Picasso

Julian Beever is an English artist who ' s famous for his anamorphic art
on the pavements of England, France, Germany, USA, Australia and Belgium.

Beever gives an amazing illusion to his drawings, so that the objects appear
to be three dimensional rather than flat as they actually are.
Work in progress.

Work completed

Hard to believe that the little boy is standing flat on the pavement!
Julian admits that some people see his work as graffiti,
and don ' t feel it has a place on public streets. Happily, he says,
he mostly receives a positive reaction and people like and enjoy his art.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday instead of waiting till February, the Government will announce bring forward the budget address to Janurary. To me this is a clear signal that the government of Singapore is takng a active role in reviving the economy.

PM also said measures to help business and workers can be expected 'within a week'. He went on to say that, the utility bills might go down."If we are lucky, it will be where we were before October." said Mr Lee.

No matter what.. Personally I think when we Singaporeans face any crisis..we will definitely thru own support behind PAP. At least they are the tested ones!

I seldom spurg but was so tempted by the $50 off for all Levis jeans valued above $100. Which means any Levis jeans priced $100 and above u are entitled for a discount. The condition is..you have to give them a pair of old jeans...yes! any old jeans will do.

So thus I bought my Levis 501 button-fly. Which I wanted badly to own as a teen. I choose a pair priced at $139.90 throw them a pair of my old jeans. ...my damaged for the day? $89.90.!!

I bought it on 31st Oct..this morning I passed by a Levis shop at Tampines..the promotion is still on! so hurry go find a pair of old jeans and get $50 off!

Analyst was saying that Singapore budget could increase by 10 billions dollars..whopping sum.

Speech by SM Goh Chok Tong...

"If all of us go into a power save mode, then the economy will really go into a recession! This is what economists called the Paradox of Thrift. If you have sufficient savings and can afford to spend, you should continue to spend on life's little pleasures.

"Take your family to the movies, shop, dine out at restaurants and hawker centres, go for your regular foot massage, indulge yourself at a spa, take a taxi, donate to charity and so on.

"This way, we keep the economy going. In fact, I would say when times are a little slow, you could get the best bargain," the senior minister said.

Mr Goh, who is also the chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), assured those who bought structured products linked to failed US investment bank Lehman Brothers that the country's central bank is looking after their interests.

He explained that the MAS cannot announce every action that it takes because of market sensitivity.

Mr Goh said: "MAS has to be measured in its actions and statements because what it does has long-term implications on the confidence of investors in Singapore.

"To be fair and transparent to everyone, MAS has to communicate to all investors at the same time through public press statements. Hence, MAS cannot reply to any particular group of individuals or individuals who write to MAS on what it intends to do."

Yes, we shouldn't save and not spend..of cos spend within our means..but where to get the money? Also should the civil servants and government take a pay cut?

' Hymn of Promise '

New hymn learnt in Church Service, find this soothing and peaceful. Was sung as the Hymn of Dedication.

Never mind about the poor lighting..the singing is great and the best I can find on youtube.

Lyrics for "Hymn of Promise"

In the bulb there is a flower;
In the seed, an apple tree;
In cocoons, a hidden promise:
Butterflies will soon be free!

In the cold and snow of winter,
There's a sping that waits to be,
Unrevealed until its season,
Something God alone can see.

There's a song in every silence,
Seeking word and melody;
There's a dawn in every darkness,
bringing hope to you and me.

From the past will come the future;
What it holds, a mystery,
Unrevealed until its season,
Something God alone can see.

In our end is our begining;
In our time, infinity.
In our doubt, there is believing;
In our life, eternity.

In our death, a resurrection;
At the last, a victory
Unrevealed until its season,
Something God alone can see.

Composer: Natalie Sleeth
Author: Natalie Sleeth

New Zealand Wine Fair 2008

This time round the New Zealand wine was not featured in the Wine for Asia 2008. However it was the Wine Academy Sigapore that co-host this Wine Fair.

Part of the team. . . Pastor Jen Huat, Pastor Joel, Chou Fang Soo, Dr Ho Boon Tiong, Nat Goh and myself.

A 2 days video conference for Church leaders on leadership and ministry work.

Happy 62nd Anniversary BMC

Looking back..I have been with BMC for 11years. Baptised in 27th March 2007 by then Rev. Edmund De Souza and Rev Lee Yam Kai. Still remember is was 'dunk' at East Coast Park Beach.

Also on this date BMC launched the My Hope Singapore project, a evangelistic outreach event where Christians open up their home to bringing the Gospel message to non Christian. Click on the words in red to find out more....

Lastly, BMC is also using the Manga 'Messiah' ... gospel message in Japanese cartoons format to bring across who Jesus is to those who do not know him.

Alpha Holy Spirit Weekend Retreat

Alpha session 6 Holy Spirit weekend was held at SAF Yatch Club @ Tanah Merah Coast Road. It has a very nice, cosy seaside environment the only downside is that it is very much inaccessible unless you drive or you carpool in with someone.

We had quite and interesting time in learn and shairng the words of the Lord. Played a interesting ice-breaker games, "Round the World in 80 seconds" of cos is impossible to do that..right? is just a game!

Lunch was scrumptious, the only few dishes I could remember area...spaghetti, grilled Stingray in chilli and burbur hitam(black bean desert with coconut milk)!

As at times I feel weary in ministry, over loaded myself with too many commitments, God send a message thru PIC. . . .

In the letter there is this verse given..

He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:29-31

Indeed this comes in a good timely manner..before I turn myself into a sour grap from fatigue.

Praise the LORD!