3rd Wave Hitting Hard

Jul 19, 2020

Our city is finally feeling the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic with this 3rd wave spreading like wildfire in the community. The daily number of people infected constantly rises to a record high of slightly over a hundred today.

Our stupid government decided to restrict restaurants to serve takeouts only from 6pm-5am as though the virus only roams free during those evening hours. Masks also became mandatory on public transit. I have stopped eating out altogether before the restrictions was effective. Besides eating takeouts, I also stocked up on frozen siu mai at the studio. We ordered the tasty food online and it was delivered in just a couple of days, a very good recommendation by my colleague.

As the pandemic is ravaging our city, my family suggested me moving back to my parent’s place temporarily because my new home is close to one of the virus’ epicenters. I don’t really think it makes a big difference as HK is a small and crowded place and there’s really no neighborhood that can be guaranteed safe from the virus. But it’s worth considering as it will more or less lower my risk of infection, and I need to stay strong and healthy to take care of my family, especially my parents!

Oh Lord, please be merciful to our city and its people. Heal those who are sick and comfort those who have lost their loved ones. Help us stay healthy amid the pandemic. Allow me to stay strong and healthy, both physically and spiritually, so that I may help my family and others through this pandemic. ??

Sketch… Sunday Service

Jul 19, 2020

3rd Wave

Jul 12, 2020

Just when I was about to restart life from the second half of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly got worse and a bit out of control, this came after 21 days of zero local infected cases! What happened?!

After attending church last week for the first time since CNY, Sunday worship returned to online this week, and fellowship will follow suit next week.

Maybe I’ve jinxed it, or maybe God is giving me some extra time to prepare and equip myself for the work ahead? I could actually use the extra time to do more R&D and prototyping. My home (both old and new) can also use the extra time for more cleaning. I also need to catch up on my Inktober52 cartoons (lagging 4 or 5 prompts) and my daily devotions (about 3 weeks behind). There’s also a deTour proposal I want to try out for the first time. Sounds like I wouldn’t have any problem keeping myself busy while social-distancing for the rest of July!

Oh God, please continue to keep me and my family safe and healthy amidst the worsening pandemic. Let us be patient with Your salvation. ??

Sketch… Sunday Service

Jul 12, 2020

Let’s Start Over

Jul 5, 2020

Finally returned church for worship today after many months of attending it online from home in my pajamas. Many b&s stopped by to say hello. Some wanted to initiate conversations, but I feel a little uncomfortable and shy like a newcomer. I also returned to fellowship for the first time on Friday since CNY. The attendance actually seemed more numerous than before the pandemic. I was feeling a little uncomfortable and shy as well. I guess I just need some time to warm-up and re-habilitate into real authentic church relationships after the many months of social distancing?

The sermon today talked about focusing on God during the pandemic. I just remembered the part about Jesus willing to leave behind all His heavenly riches and humbled Himself to come serve and connect with us sinful earthlings.

Have moved out to live by myself for about 3 weeks now. I do feel more focused on work during weekdays. And when I go home for dinner and weekend stay overs, I feel more “present” for my parents as though trying to makeup for the increased time I am staying away from home.

Overall, I think me moving out is a good start. May God continue to bless me and my family as we start life anew in the post-covid19 era. ??

Sketch… Sunday Service

Jul 5, 2020

Canada Day 2020

Jul 1, 2020

On July 1st, I prefer to celebrate Canada Day over the Handover Day of Hong Kong back to China, which is not something worth celebrating in many Hongkongers’ point-of-view.

I was born in HK and have spent much of my life here. I have also lived in Canada for about 15 years. I’ve moved back to HK for nearly 11 years now, but my value system and the way I act still often seems more like a Canadian than a Hongkonger.

Over the past year of anti-extradition protests and covid-19 pandemic, I witnessed the creativity and perseverance of Hongkongers and grew fond of my birth city.

The National Security Law from Beijing was passed hastily last night without Hongkongers’ discussion, understanding, and approval. Many people were immediately arrested for violating the unclear piece of Law today.

A dark gloom has veiled over our city since the National Security Law was passed yesterday. Another friend announced today that his family of four will move back to Canada end of July. Some of my Canadian friends voiced out their disgust of the new Law. I agree with them, the majority of Hongkongers would likely agree with them too. Rather than joining the rant, I find myself constantly asking the question – “what can I do to help?” Seriously, what can we do to help?

Oh Lord, people in our city are being oppressed and are struggling for their rights of freedom and justice. Can You help us? ??

An Accomplished Week

Jun 28, 2020

Towards the end of the first half of 2020, I rushed into finishing some of the things I planned to do before starting life anew in July. Here are some of my accomplishments this past week:

Tue – Submitted my proposal for a commercial tenancy at JCCAC

Wed – Disassembled a long-standing bridge model at the studio and reclaimed my Iron Ring. Need to remind myself to focus on doing more engineering work and less art as I really can’t afford to be a starving artist anymore.

Thu – Holiday, brewed up the first cup of coffee at my new home. Finally finished cleaning up the place (for now).

Fri – Met up an old high school friend who is now considered my neighbour as my new home is only 5-10 min walk to his place. Happy to finally meet and catch up with him after nearly 2 years!

Sat – Finally met up with the girl-I-like since our last date in January! We met and chatted over lunch. My feelings for her seems to have survived the many months of social-distancing, but I’m still not certain if the feeling is mutual. How can I tell? If only I have the courage to tell her how I feel about her and ask her directly what she thinks of me. Maybe I’ll do that on our next date, hopefully it won’t take another 6 months.

Oh Lord, thank you for a somewhat accomplished week. I’ve done the best I can to follow Your guidance, please continue to lead and guide me in my career and my relationship with the girl-I-like. ??

Sketch… Sunday Service

Jun 28, 2020

Social Week

Jun 21, 2020

Have had an unusually social week during these social-distancing times. On Thursday, I even met up with 2 separate friends and had 3 total hours of phone conversations on 2 separate calls, ended up not setting foot in the studio the whole day!

I purposely scheduled all the meetups this week because I wanna hear my friends comments/advice prior to writing up a proposal on a business opportunity that may open up at the end of the year. Didn’t have too many comments/advice that seemed to alter my original idea. Nonetheless, I do enjoy seeing and catching up with my friends even with the added inconvenience of wearing masks everywhere we go in this hot weather. I cherish my friends more now thanks to the pandemic.

Took me about a day to write up the proposal, it actually took longer than I expected. I’m glad I took the time to think and write up the proposal, it was an opportunity to consolidate what I wanna do, not just for this opportunity, but for my career in general. I’m now a bit more certain about what God wanted me to do with all the gifts and resources He has lavishly entrusted me with.

Oh God, please continue to guide me in my career, let me use the gifts and resources You have given me to serve others, as faithful stewards of Your grace in its various forms. ??

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