Work From Home

Aug 2, 2020

Worked from home the entire week, only went back to the studio on Sat. to do some prototyping. Caught up with my Inktober52 cartoons, annual daily devotions is now less than 1 week behind instead of 3, and made considerable progress on the deTour collaboration project. Could honestly say that I did the best I could in July given the ubiquitous negativity that’s ruling our city.

This past week was particularly miserable with our stupid HK government tightening social-distancing rules to ban gatherings of more than 2 persons and ceasing all dine-ins at restaurants. They shortly reverted the rule after overwhelming complaints of workers being forced to eat outside in the heat and rain during lunch hours. The government also disqualified 12 pro-democracy LegCo election candidates, and then shortly announced to postpone the election for a year. None of these actions were carried out with any kind of discussion or consensus from Hongkongers. What happened to our right to vote? Should also mention that 4 teens aged 16-21 were arrested by the National Security squad for claiming “HK Independence” on social networks, what happened to our freedom of speech? Is the nation so fragile that 4 teens claiming independence can kill it?

Our city is going downhill fast since the new National Security law was imposed on July 1st, too fast for us to respond amid the 3rd wave of the pandemic with 12 consecutive days of triple digits confirmed cases. Is there anything we can do to help HK besides passively staying home and letting the medical professionals battle the virus for us? But frankly, I’m struggling just to stay hopeful in these challenging times.

Oh Lord, please help us, help us not to lose hope and see Your light during these darkened times. ??

Sketch… Sunday Service

Aug 2, 2020

Work From Home (again)

Jul 26, 2020

Was still on the fence early in the week as to whether to move back with my parents amid the increasing severity of the pandemic in my new home’s neighborhood. Decision was made for me on Wednesday as a confirmed COVID-19 case was reported in my building and my family unequivocally wanted me to move out. I reluctantly packed and moved out of the new home I stayed for just about a month.

Worried that I might increase the risk of my colleague being infected, I went back to the studio after she left on Wednesday to finish off some work and packed up some stuff to work from home.

On Thursday, I spent much of my time dusting off my old home office. While I was at it, I decided to finally give my old computer a thorough cleanup by resetting it to factory default and installing the latest OS on it. It took more than a day, but it feels good make it functional and productive again without having spent a penny. With 5 consecutive days of over 100 COVID-19 cases reported, it looks like I’ll be mostly working from home for at least a couple of weeks.

Please stay safe and healthy everyone!! ??

Sketch… Sunday Service

Jul 26, 2020

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
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