Master Plan

Today will be the start of my master plan!

What master plan you might ask. Well, its the plan I'm gonna try to achieve for the remainder of the year. Basically things took a turn for the worst and I ended up taking leave of absense from school, putting on alot of weight, and hitting an all time low in the confidence level. I even went to the skin and hair clinic to get problems settled involving my hair and complexion, which I think is deteriorating fast!!!, which is why every Monday or Tuesday will be Success Story Day! Where i will input my progress so far. For a full version of my diet each day and exercise, I created a new blog to input this @ www.successfoo.blogspot.com

I want to thank Ruth for helping me and believing in me and what I can do, she is my cell group leader and a very good and influencial leader in fact. There were times when I wanted to revolt against her because of some misunderstandings but it turns out those misunderstandings were from me! I did write in Birthday card that she will see a change in me ! And I plan to do it.

AND THIS WILL NOT BE EMPTY TALK, like the many times I empty talked in this blog. Yea, till then, CHEERS TO A FIT AND CONFIDENT DANIEL

Regards,
Daniel Foo

Its painful to watch soccer

Congrats to Liverpool on their brilliant display, if you haven't known yet, they beat Liverpool 2-0 thanks to goals from Ngog and Torress.

However, I feel that Manchester United were simply outplayed yesterday. Their midfield was bolstered by Lucas of all people, and Masch. And Rooney was totally absent. I didn't want Rooney to start actually, I think he is overrated. Would have preferred Owen! and was waiting for him to score an Anfield. But it was not to be. I thought SAF would sub out Rooney instead of Berbatov , as I thought Berbatov was performing well, much better than Rooney. Anyway I would prefer players with class over tenacity anytime. It makes me think that maybe SAF might be showing abit of favouritism towards Rooney sometimes, and does not want him to release a temper, which he will do, if hes subbed out, even if its for the better of the team. I know hes a fighter but sometimes tactics deem a change of style and he should be the one sacrificed.

Anyway, back to my title, its painful to watch soccer. Because Arsenal DRAWED with West Ham, when they were leading by 2 goals! and those 2 goals were rather soft and based on mistakes by the keeper. However, our keeper decided to make a mistake and then our DM decided to make a rash foul which resulted in a penalty. Its sad, at 2-0 up we were suppose to be cruising but alas, the players decided to switch off and relac one corner instead of killing the game off, which did result in this. Anyway Vito is a great keeper I must say just that he lacks experience, the players should know this and hence they should kill the game off so that his mistake wouldn't have made a difference.

Anyway I feel for Vito, for all critics out there, I must say its difficult to play as keeper, as I have experience, its easy to comment that O he should have palmed the ball the other way, but in the game atmosphere, sometimes you know you have to palm it out, but it requires a split second decision, and sometimes maybe you intended to palm it out but it went the other way as you misjudged the speed and power of the ball. So, its really the hardest position to be a goalkeeper, all keepers make mistakes, its just the fact that their mistakes result in goals which is why they get alot of heat sometimes. But I still think Vito can become a great keeper! Lets not forget how he performed against Fulham!

Regards,
Daniel Foo

Question

Dear Readers

Should I stay with this blog address, or should I change it to Successfoo.blogspot.com?

Dark Matter

I rented this movie to watch as I was introduced to it by my Taiwanese friend. This movie is based upon the 1991 University of Iowa shootings. It is completely fictionous. Firstly I would like to say that I would recommend this movie, as it deals with the issue of depression and set backs, trials. It shows this up and coming and promising boy, who got accepted to the university, however, he came up with a theory about cosmology and dark matter that goes against his professor as it was deemed to be unfounded. Thus, he could not graduate and had to go into doing odd jobs that were a waste of his talent.

Hence, he got into depression and starting killing those around him. The movie really puts you through the character and makes you sort of understand what goes through the minds of the killer. If only there was a counsellor who could talk to him, things would have been different, or a professor who could believe in him, or guide him through other alternatives. This just goes to show that we should be on the lookout for people that need our support and care. And these incidents could be prevented. That was the first thought that came into my mind as I watched this film.

Another point is that he killed his fellow student, who managed to get a PhD with support from his professor. On his inauguration ceremony, he shot him. Which is really sad because all his hard work was vanished in an instant. It really makes you think how fragile life can be. They do tell about this female guide who does help the boy to adapt and follow through, and she was one of the few people who cared for him but it wasn't enough to help him through his depression.

After watching this film, I realized life in America can be quite dangerous as well. People could just take out a gun a kill you anytime. Which is why I am strongly against the sale of guns in America but that's another story.

The main point I want to get across to you is that, life is fragile. Treasure it, treasure those around you. And more importantly. Look out for the people around you, show an hand of care and concern for them. Help those around you who need help and the world can be a safer place to live. I just watched Oprah where the artist, Will I Am, used his funds to create a scholarship for youths in America to go to college. Which I feel is a very noble thing to do. No matter who you are, you can play a part!

If you think you have spare money, please do not hesitate to help those around you.

I know of this soccer player called Christiano Ronaldo, who bought 3 branded cars in England, and when he shifted to Spain, he thought it was troublesome to shift the cars to spain and just bought new ones.

What a waste of money I must say, money which could be used to help other people.


Regards,
Daniel Foo

Job's Children's death explained

In the Bible, the story of Job mentions that God permitted Satan to unleash disaster upon disaster on his life, to test his faith and commitment.

The result was that Job 's sons and daughters died in a tragedy, however, Job continued to praise the Lord despite this, a true mark of a mature Christian. No matter the trials and setbacks, difficulties and mountains faced. Job believe in God, and had faith in God and knew this was a trial for him permitted and not created by God, to make him "come forth as GOLD" God is interested more in your character!

And everything He does is for a great purpose
And He loves each and everyone of us

Kaze brought up this interesting question. Why was it that God permitted Job's sons and daughters to be "attacked" by the devil in order so that Job can be a mature Christian. If may not seem fair to the their lives, in which why must they be sacrificed?

Well, if you look at it from another angle. Everything happens for God's purpose and plan for our lives. We indeed do not know what they of people Job's sons and daughters may be, they may be non Christians, or may have done something against the will of God, or maybe they did not fear God , and in old testament times , before the birth of Christ, who was to redeem us of our sins?, it is the offerings of sacrifices that the oldern people had to offer. They may not have offered these sacrifices or may have ended up worshiping other gods, just like when Moses brought the Israelites out of Egypt, they saw the miracle but were still unfaithful and fickle minded. Hence, that generation did not get to see the promise land.

Another reason could be they knew their calling and were willing to sacrifice their lives for God. Isn't that what Christianity is all about, even though death, we would die for Christ, for his purpose and will for our lives b'coz ultimately it was He that created us. And b'coz of this story, many people in our generations are saved or have been touched by the story of Job. Hence, their deaths ultimately had a purpose to it, 7 dead, but many generations of Christians saved.

It is similar to Jesus Christ. If you say that its unfair that those 7 children of Job were not given a chance, then what about Jesus Christ, the most righteous man of all, yet, to fulfill the will of God, he had to be crucified, at a young age of 33, isn't that totally unfair to him, BUT he knew his calling and b'coz of his death we are saved.

In truth, God did bless Job with better children, even though it does not sound ok to replace dead children with new ones, you got to look at the whole picture, and the blesseings of these new children that were more anointed. And of cause the role and impact those 7 children had. Or in turn, look at Paul, it is said and rumored that he was beheaded by the romans. What a cruel and unfair way to die, BUT he died believing in his purpose and the will God has for him, in return, they enjoy the joy of holding treasures in heaven for their faith.

Friends, its all about your level of FAITH and willingness to do the will of God, WHICH will always be for a great and mighty purpose for mankind and is centered around LOVE!

Thank you
Daniel Foo

6 Pac dream

I cant seem to lose weight ...why is this sooo!!! I'm going to post all I ate and exercise here and if you have any tips do feel free to share!

Eat
Breakfast - Cornflakes
Lunch - Vegetarian rice 3 dishes 2 vege 1 mock meat, 1 cup of Watermelon papaya juice
Dinner - Subway vegetarian + 1 mango donut
Nightsnack - 2 slices kaya bread
Water - strictly water

Exercise
2.4 Km in 12mins
50 Sit ups
Various weights
total 1 hr 15 mins of gym time
Walking around Orchard Road
Walking around Botanic gardens


Thanks
Daniel Foo

Help!

My blog visits have dipped again recently ! why is this so! Hmmm, nonetheless, I'll still continue to blog to those few fans who do follow my blog so you can look forward to even more interesting stuff!!

Daniel