Cycling

Nov 19, 2016

img_3947Asked my friend to tag me along to do some cycling with his friends, it’s something I haven’t done for ages!  One of my purpose to join my friend’s cycling activity was to explore the possibility of organising a cycling outing in my fellowship.  Now that I’ve done so, I think it will be really difficult to do cycling with a big group of friends, simply because we’ll likely vary a lot in our cycling speed and it will be nearly impossible to make everyone happy to cope with each other.

Regardless, the biking activity this afternoon was a good exercise (my legs are still tired while writing this post).  And as an added bonus, I got to see and photograph some pretty scenery!

 

Highschool Friends Meetup

Nov 14, 2016

One of my HK highschool friend is getting married in early Dec., so he organised a small meet up to pass on his wedding invitations.  Though I unfortunately couldn’t attend the wedding banquet, I made an effort to join the little reunion of high school friends because I haven’t seen most of them for years, and some I didn’t have a chance to meet since leaving HK after F.5!

It was good to see everyone again, all seems to be doing good and well.  To my surprise, many of the guys there were still single even though they were professionals and have well paid stable jobs.  I can’t help but recall the little reunion with my UW fellowship b/s a couple of nights ago as most of the sisters there were also single professionals looking for their other half.  On one hand, it’s good to know I’m not the only single guy among my peers.  On the other hand, I kinda see this as a common “problem” or an unhealthy trend for my age group.  I think this city can definitely use more love and romance!

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Date?

Nov 13, 2016

I wasn’t lying when I told my old UW fellowship b/s last night that I have a “target” from my church.  Indeed, it just so happened that I invited her to go see an art exhibition with me this afternoon.  If dating is simply defined as going out with someone you like and get to know better, then today isn’t our first date, I invited her to dinner followed by a visit to my studio a few months ago.

I had to postpone the meet up from 3pm to 4pm because my weekly family dim sum lunch was running late, and then I was about 10 mins late, bad first impression.  I apologised and she simply said “ok” and didn’t seem too angry.  I offered to help her carry one of her bags to make up for my lateness, but she turned down the offer.  We then went to see the art exhibition together as planned.  It was a relatively small exhibition with works from a group of artists, some of whom being my pervious oil painting and watercolor teachers and classmates.  I enjoyed seeing and discussing art with her.

After seeing the art exhibition, she had to buy something nearby so I followed her into crowded malls and shops looking for what she needed.  Never liked crowds, and shopping isn’t something I enjoy doing, but everything seemed interesting and enjoyable when I was with her.  Infatuation?

After strolling around malls and shops, she bought some bread before going home for dinner.  The MTR ride together seemed too short and ended too early like before.

I don’t know if she considered today’s a date, and I wish I know that she feels the same way about me as I do for her.  Oh God, if You meant for us to be together, please help us know how to move our relationship forward. ??

Old KWCACers Meetup

Nov 12, 2016

A friend from my old UW fellowship organised a small gathering to celebrate another b/s’ birthday, I was more than happy to join because I haven’t met up with them for months, if not years.

It just so happened that I was the only guy in the meet up, I was feeling a little awkward when they started talking about finding boyfriends.  Though it was kind of interesting (and probably advantageous) to know what girls are looking for in a boyfriend, I honestly felt odd and out of place. ?  It got even more embarrassing when one of them started praising me to a point where it seemed like I was being flirted at.  I told them that I have a “target” at my church, which was not entirely a false statement.

Despite the awkward moments, it was good catching up with old fellowship b/s.  As I shared with my fellowship earlier this month, it’s essential to offer time to build up strong b/s relationships, relationships that will last till eternity as long as we don’t stray away from the road of faith.

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Trump Won?!

Nov 9, 2016

img_3926Was brainstorming on a poster design for my church’s upcoming evangelical meeting while being notified of the US election result… Beside Canada, Americans may consider applying citizenship for the Kingdom of God, that may be easier than moving to Mars!

Decided to take the design opportunity to do some cartooning, something I haven’t done for months.  Finished the cartoon with a brush pen (my first attempt), seems to add some chinese flavour to my usual childish cartooning style.  It was an interesting experiment, for better or for worse.

In midst of the grim political situation locally and globally, all I can do is pray and try to make fun of it all. ????

執到寶

Nov 9, 2016

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Creative Monday

Nov 7, 2016

img_3925Went to the cruise terminal in the afternoon to find a little peace and quiet.  Read Ecclesiastes, my favourite book in the bible.  Memorised a couple of verses:

“So I decided that there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work.  Then I realized that these pleasures are from the hand of God.”  (Ecclesiastes 2:24)

“That’s the whole story.  Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.  God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad.”  (Ecclesiastes 12:13)

Did a quick half hour sketch afterwards before heading back to the studio to practice chinese calligraphy.

Finished composing this blog post and this concludes a rather productive Creative Monday!

First Run since May

Nov 2, 2016

img_3910Was notified last week that I got in to the city half-marathon race in coming February.  Feeling the urgency to shape up, I forced myself to get up early today and did my first run since May!  Slowly jogged about 2.3k and was still able to catch my breath afterwards.  Not too bad I suppose?  Guess I’m not in as bad of a shape as I thought I was.

Weather was good and I still very much enjoy the solitude of running, sweating, and dreaming while listening to my favourite music.

And I can still recite this bible verse:

“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 be faint.”  (Isaiah 40:31)

Practice…

Oct 31, 2016

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Live Portraiture

Oct 24, 2016

Asked a friend to tag me along to do some life drawing tonight.  It must have been like 10 years since I enrolled in a life drawing course for my cartooning certificate, I still remember how awe inspired I was seeing the instructor do gestural figure drawings with ink and brush and no drafts.

Tonight’s session brought back some of the life drawing class memories.  I attempted for the first time to draw live portraits using a brush pen.  The previous months of calligraphy training has no doubt improved my life drawing skills, but I’m still far off from the level of drawing portraits for others.  I’ll definitely need a lot more practice if I ever want to master the craft of drawing people!

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