Greetings Blogders!

Due to a certain friend's request to add more WORDs to my blog rather than pics, here is one WORDY post. Gonna touch on anything that comes to my mind. So, don't bother my wondering mind. It runs everywhere (=

I guess, its only natural to talk about life thus far, being away from all comfort and familiar faces. It has it's privileges and disadvantages at the same time. I guess being all alone, the first thing that comes to mind is "YES! Scandals ignite!". I guess we all have our fair share of dirty laundry, but it all stands down to how matured you are to handle or to manage your dirty little mind. Fine, if you don't agree with me on this, then I stand alone (: Hehehe. Well, but I guess I've never been able to shake off that Good-dy Good-dy boy looks till this day. It has its good and bad too. Being on board with this kind of face means PROBLEMS cease to be attracted to me. Even in life, I tend to be on the good books of people, "John? Ah, he's JUST that 'nice' guy". Thats it. JUST that 'nice' guy. Yeah, thats the down side of having this good-dy looks. John is just this nice guy, boring, Hey-I-Need-Help guy. Don't blame people for doing that. I've always had this impression on myself, that kinda like Hate-Missing-Class attitude, and yes, till this day, I've never slept in a single class before. Shocked? I dunno why either. I guess I just don't like missing class, except my Add Math class back in Form 5. Amarasingam. Remember him anybody? Gosh! I can remember how to spell his name. Hahaha. Oh well.

Now, back to the ups and down of being alone in this foreign country. Well, disadvantages? You have to start from scratch. All from the beginning. New friends, new room, new life. And if you're not outgoing enough or tend to cook yourself up in your room, you'll just just die of loneliness. I do admit it can get rather lonely sometimes but you have to put effort into everything you do. Building relationships, friends, life.

Talking about effort, I've always believed that Your life is all for your taking. I've mentioned about this recently. I never believed in "money WILL drop from the sky" concept. Never. I always believed that if you want something you have to work for it. If you want good results, study hard. If you want to get to a certain Uni, WORK for it. If you want to chase someone, RUN after him/her. If you want happiness, BE happy. If you want a promotion, WORK hard! If you want to see failure, then just sit there and let life pass you by. Basic logic I guess. Its good motivation to get you moving in life. Very basic, too basic in fact. But its we just sometimes fail to see the basics. We sometimes just fail to get back to the roots of everything. Our roots. Our humble beginnings in life. Our friends that we trusted back then, our first. Our very first.

Life never fails to bring new and exciting surprises. One moment, I was deciding to go for SAM or ADP, the other moment, I was deciding to go off to the States in Aug08 or Jan09. The other moment I was choosing Uni's in the States and then the surprise SIA interview that brought me here. Who would have ever thought. But its all in the GRAND MASTER PLAN. Our little painting of Life. Can't wait to see it unfold as I take each step, closer and closer to our Creator.

Being away was always on my mind. I'd always knew my place was not in Malaysia. Well, I can say that FOR NOW. I try not to keep my options close but I knew it was time for me leave. Packed my bags, and to Singapore I came. Not even close to a second that I had ever regretted coming here. I'm not saying life here is a bed of roses. It has not been. I'm forced to grow up fast, beyond my years. Its people that teach you the most crucial lessons in life. Who'd ever knew I'd like flying this much. Yes, though it wont be something I'd do long term, it has been very rewarding. Who'd knew I got the "Best Trainee" award for my batch. Who'd knew I'd met "YOU". Who'd knew things turn out the way they are now.

But the one thing I hope is that I will always stay true to myself. Though I am still discovering each day who is this John that I know, but I do hope that I will not end up lying to myself about who this child is. This little John. I want to know. I want to know who am I behind every mask, behind closed doors, behind the tears in His eyes. I really hope I will turn out to be the person that God has intended me to be. Through all these experiences the past 19 years and 8 months of my life. Discovering is just a joy. To know and to experience. To feel and to express.

Still remember Your FIRST? I hope I've found You. I hope that was IT. I hope to know you More. I really don't want to be disappointed. I don't want to be let down. I want to Love. I want to let loose. I want to reveal my heart to the world.  I want to express my gratitute and affection. I just want to let you know how much I respect you. I just want to let you know how much I appreciate you thus far. I want to know whats it like to finally say "I Love You" to the person that I truly Love and in turn, be Loved.

John is mad. Hahahahahaha. My thoughts are just everywhere. Disorganized in my little mind.

So, what else do You wanna know about me? (: ooo Dangerous question. Hahaha.

I'm just this little confused boy in this crazy world. Searching for his Identity and place in this complicated world. Finding my place. Living in my little world.

Btw, I was just browsing through the blogs and all and came to realised how much I miss singing. Yes, I have officially abandoned the once lovely voice :P hahahhaa.. No la, I still sing the shower, OCCASIONALLY.. and me and my batchmates still go for KTV, but I've officially not SANG SANG le. Sad hor? I came by Janice's myspace page and remembered the time we performed in Alexis Ampang. Check out her music. Its lovely :) I miss! >.<

Too much words already? :P I've spoken yet so little. Hahaha.. More to come ok? Flying off to Hanoi tomorrow and then to Taipei-LA already. See you guys soon!

-jOhN "<3">

Wats up peeps!! A few snapshots from my recent trip to Beijing. I finally took time off to visit the Forbidden City and the Olympic's Bird's Nest. Yes... I was inside. Bought tickets to see the Paralympics that was going on. The stadium is impressive ;) More pics on my Facebook ;)

Take care!

-jOhN "ni hao" LiM-

Cheers to more Love in the Lil Sinking Island...

Random-fied :) Just sharing a piece of my S'pore stay thus far.. :)

-jOhN "waiting to be Called-Up" LiM-

Just when all was getting dark,

Your sunshine shone from afar...

Who'd ever guess we'd meet there...

Who'd ever guess...

Who'd ever guess...

I just hope I will learn from my mistakes...

-jOhN "inspired" LiM-

...Why...

Have you stood still in a storm, to let the wind surf along your skin.
Have you stood still in a commotion, to let the anger of the crowd drown your thoughts.
Have you stood still in a brake up, to let your tears stream down your cheek.
Have you stood still in a mid of night, to let the howling wind of the night sip through your ears.
Have you ever, ever, thought of how much you'd meant to me.

I guess its more important to Feel strong than to Be strong. What use is there when you are strong but small on the inside, inhibited, frail inside, meek and overpowered.

What use is there to have gained forced respect when all you get is boot licking and foot sucking.

Where has life's fulfillment gone? Where have you left your dream? Where did you bury your future? Where is it all taking you?

Why have you let it stop you to reach your very best. Your very very best.

You kept me smiling. You kept me burning with passion. You kept me going. But Dream, don' run away from me now. Don't. Persistance will only prove frustration if my want was not returned.

Your very best completes me. Now, I know, that Happiness is only best, when, Shared.

I miss you. I will find you. I don't want to lose you. I don't know you. I will know you. I yearn for you. I strive for you. I suffer for you. I take pride in you. I know you. But, you, won't let me.

Passion. Consume me in your flames. Let me live with Passion. Let me carry my purpose. Let me discover the truth. Please heal me from the paths that was only illusions built to last for the moment. I want this, to last, Forever. Eternity.

But what is. What will. What can, all lies in Your hands. I can only be, but only Me.

Torn in my thoughts. Only but because of me.

-jOhN "dream" LiM-

Hey ya'll!..

Back from Zurich already.... The next few flights not worth talking about.. hahaha... Butttt I'm loooking forward toooooooo.........

LOS ANGELES!!

Wooo~~ Like damnnnnn Ulu-fied only.. hahahaha but yeah.. its exciting...

Zurich pics also on Facebook. lazy to post any here cause blogger is sllllowww.. hahaha...

Anyways...... nuthin much d la... lazy to type tonight.. hahahaha..

Take care fellow mates ;)

-jOhN "??" LiM-

My gosh...

Just as I finally I had time to browse through some ppl's blogs, I realized so many were already leaving! I'm so sorry dear ppl that I won't be there to send you off... But if SIA flies there, I would surely meet you up when I'm there... Drop your location in my textbox kk???

Gosh, I just realized how much I'm gonna miss them man..... Though I already left...

Being in my position is so hard to do. My peers are all still studying and leaving for Uni.. Whereas, i'm here, working, flying and facing the pressures of life in the working world. It is really hard to be a young boy in this mean world. Something I have to grow into to survive.

Seriously. It is now that I understand why working people say, appreciate your studying life. It is now that I get to see both worlds. It truly is all bare and brutal. It ain't a playground anymore for mistakes. Everything you say or do determines the direction of your career. I guess it comes along as we grow. But in my situation, it is something few can relate to. I'm not complaining, but I'm just highlighting the reality of being alone here in a place where the tough only survives. I have came across a few bumps already, but if i'm gonna let it stumble me or discourage me, I won't survive the next who-knows-how-long. I'm glad for this experience. It has really "forced" me to grow so much mentally and even physically. Yes, things onboard can be quite heavy :P

Your life is for the taking my friends. Don't let in into the negative and discouraging. People out there can be harsh and unforgiving, but your mind is the only obstacle in life. If you are determined, no one can stop you ;)

Well, I'm gonna sign off now. Flying off to Bangkok tmr before I leave for Zurich. Till then I'm gonna enjoy my free rides around the world. Take care my beautiful friends and do pray for me. Really. I heed your prayers.

-jOhN "pushing forward" LiM-

Bonjuer~!

Back from Paris already.. Woo woo.. it was really hot over there. Got a sunburn too. I've uploaded loads of pics in Facebook, so go have a look. The few pics are just a glimpse ;)

Leaving for Perth soon... and guess what, I'm going to Zurich next week.. Ngek ngek... Guess guess, Zurich is in which country?.. hahahaha... jokin la, i know u guys very smart wan ;)

Muahahaha....

Take care ;) gonna write a long reflective post one day...... ONE day la.. hahaha!!...

To You, I'm gonna miss those special feelings. You meant so much, but I guess great paths don't cross. It has been a painful parting, but it was worthwhile the time. Cheers to a blissful friendship!

Regards,

-jOhN "au revoir" LiM-

Back from Brisbane... Beijing tonight ;)

Brisbane is like any other Aussie station. Nice weather.. Winter there now, but ain't too cold. Won't be able to attend graduation back at Taylors on the 1st.

Hmmm.. Entering into this has thought me a whole lot about myself. Seeing the world, meeting new people, experiencing the working world. The experience is beyond compare. How I would have never thought this way just a year ago. I've grown so much, maybe not physically but definitely mentally.

Never would have made it through without such fantastic friends here in Singapore. Before I knew it, I had graduated already and I'm already done with my first solo. Time flies as I fly.

Different days, different flights, different people, different paths. Never could have imagined this is what I would be getting last time. I always told myself, I wanted to be different. I didn't want an ordinary plan. Everyone was leaving for Aussie, that was why I chose America. N now, everyone is studying and here am I flying, working. I could remember the feelings I had when I first encountered my first passenger on my SNY flight. Raw, afraid, shy, worried. And now, I'm on the road to building my confidence, perfecting my work and PROGRESSING in life. I really can't say for sure what whould happen 2 years from now. So many paths to take, so many choices to make... But choices I would love to make, for my life. To see me, moving on in life.

Dear readers,

Your life is for the taking. Grasp it in your palm. Fret not, worry not, complain not, smile and plan! You have it all in you. Now go and conquer the world!

Loves,

-jOhN "the world is my playground" LiM-

Hey ya'll!!

Full fledged now. Just gratuated on Tuesday. Flying off tmr to Brisbane for my first solo. I'm excited and filled with anticipation ;)

A sad end to training, but a new beginning to the skies above ;)

Will post pics of my trips... ;) Till then, take care!!!....

-jOhN "solo" LiM-

Woo~~ Seoul cantik. hehehehehehehehehe.............

next pit stop, Brisbane.............. wooo wooo... pics soon.... i'm bad with pics man.. sigh. hahahahaha

-jOhN "anyo ho seh bo" LiM-

Once again, I have left you guys in the dark.

Allow me to enlighten you on my condition.

I've been too good again (as usual). Hahaha. I'm finally going to graduate n fly. My first training flight is to Beijing this coming Wednesday (9th) n then to Seoul on the following Tues (15th). Then graduating on the 22nd and my first solo to Brisbane on the 26th.

And... *drum rolls* I'M GOING TO PARIS!!!!!!!!!! HHAHAHAHHA.. You bet! My 4th solo is to Paris~! oooo laaa laaaa...... My other batch mates had Mancehster, Copenhagen, Johannesberg, Cairo, Athens, Osaka, San Francisco, and Zurich. I mean, these are the good ones la. I didn't really get any lousy flights this month, but then again, there isn't any lousy ones anyway! HAHAHA... I'll get my turn to go to these places, but for now, I'm BLESSED enough to go to Paris just on my 4th Solo! WOOOOOHOOOOO!!

Gotta run now!! Take care my fellow friends...

PS: Flying is a busy thing to do k? I'm only in Spore for 6days in a month. LOLZ! Can you imagine~

-jOhN "FLYING" LiM-

I'M GOIGN TO BEIJING AND SEOUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

woOOooOOOOoOOOoOOOoOOoOooOOoO!!!!!!!

Who'd ever guess that this would be more than exciting!

Dear readers,

First of all, my deepest apologies for not updating my blog due to the inability to connect with the internet. Apart from that, I must say, I have been having TOO MUCH fun here. Honestly, I've never found something I like so much till today. Before I left, I had already knew I would enjoy this, but coming here made me realize I want this EVEN more!

Truly. Its not the freedom, or the ability to engage in vices without being watchesd. Rather, it is the inspiring stories, sincere laughters, different backgrounds, heart warming smiles and love that the people here have really really really shown. I am amazed by just how much I am amazed!

First of all, I've met really fantastic housemates from Malaysia. We're just a bunch of foolish 4 young people, but we're learning from each other. Its just fantastic. Secondly, my "beyond-the-world" batchmates, who are, beyond-the-world? Hahaha. They're just so fun to be with. Never have I gone to another class feeling this way. Filled with excitement, anticipation, determination and enthusiasm.

I've never come to appreciate life in this way. You know the saying, enjoying what you do makes you only very much more productive? I live for that now. Gosh, the instructors are all so experienced and inspiring. Really. One arrow went straight right through my heart on the first day itself. An arrow of inspiration. And now, I bleed inspiration. Hahaha.

My point is not to cause that slight envy in you, but merely to inspire you to find that one thing in life that you will live to do, not do to live! It begins in your heart. I can't put more stress on the importance of being fulfilled in every aspect of your life. This is my fulfillment.

In the words of David Archuleta, "NO ONE CAN TAKE THIS MOMENT AWAY FROM ME". Hahahahaha.

PS: Archuleta was...... -speechless-

I miss each and everyone of you back home. I'd wish you all can experience what I have been experiencing. Truly. Await my sms soon. Will be getting a permanent number asap! :P

-jOhN "soaring" LiM-

This is really IT.

I won't be blogging for sometime now, because first of all, I won't be going down with a laptop, and secondly, due to the constrain of my contract, I am unable to blog about SIA or any of its happenings. Yes. But don't worry, I'll try my very best to include "sceneries" as much as I can when I start flying.

Again, I MUST apologize for the rush in leaving. Really, I didn't expect it to be so soon either. It was on such short notice, and before I know it, I had my finals and now I'm off. I'm so sorry to the people that I didn't have the chance to meet up or to even inform. But I am in open arms to welcome you if you ever come by the little isle of Singapore.

Now, let us see how life with unfold itself. With these little baby steps forward, I step into the world of reality and strife. With perserverence I shall succeed.

To the fearful, stand up!
To the meek, voice out!
To the shy, step up!
To the defeated, look up!
To the fallen, BELIEVE!

Farewell my fellow friends. My best wishes. May you keep your eyes on the GOAL you have set, may you stay focused and strong. May I be steadfast to stand the winds of change.

God, please bless my friends (=

-jOhN "fly away with me" LiM-

Yeah, the cats out of the bag...

Here's how the story goes, Yes, John Lim is leaving Malaysia for good this Monday.

First of all, I must say farewell to my fellow friends here in KL. Really, it is to my greatest regret that I am unable to meet a number of you due to time contrains. I just ended my finals today and I'm flying off this Monday. So, as you can count, I don't have much time to pack, get ready, and meet everyone. Forgive me. But on the lighter note, you can come down to Singapore and have a cup of tea with me!

Yes, Singapore. Why? Well, John Lim is going to be a Flight Steward with SIA for the next 2 years. Yes. You heard right, Flight steward, Flight attendant, Cabin Crew (coffee or tea sir?).

To keep it short and simple, due to financial contrains, I am putting my studies on hold to pursue this. Simple as that. But do not fear, cum 2 years from now, John will be over in the states continue what he has left. So in other words, it is a win-win situation. Travel + Study = Fun!

Well, I'm really looking forward to this experience. I shan't explain much, but if we have to opprtunity to speak personally to you, I would love to. But I shall leave this as it is now.

But hey, on the bright side, its JUST Singapore (dang it!) Hahahaha..

Farewell my dear Malaysianites!

Wherever life may take You,
It shall never break You.
Each precious stone,
Each growing experience will never fail You.
Grow from each,
And reach beyond the skies.

Cheers to the unconventional and unexpected.

-jOhN "bids farewell" LiM-

ps: sorry for the minor shock.

This is Good. Impressive. Stumbled across this site. Take a look, and probably even drop a prayer. ^^)

www.dear-god.net

at the same time, You'd have time to hear this... hahahahaha.. Sorry, I just have to...

Enjoy :)

-jOhN "somewhere over the rainbow" LiM-

If you thought his performance was phenomenal, this is beyond this world.
I'm split between the Davids.

The Davids are the Goliaths in this game. Don't play play ;)

A Must!... Pretty please? :) If you're familiar with the Mariah version, this is an absolute 756 degree turn.




^^)

American Idol is sure my marijuana.

-jOhN "high" LiM-

If I'd knew every word that could describe You,

I wouldn't dare to try to describe You,

Because You are beyond any word or adjective

You are just You

But the question is, where are YOU?

Howdy ghost readers :)

I hope the week is doing fine for ya. I'm trying to keep up with my mind. Its been messing with me, as usual. Finals is just around the corner, then I'm officially free from ADP. Yes dudes and dudettes, it is my final semester in Taylor's ADP and I'm moving on. To where you ask? To my next stage in Life. The future really seems unclear at this point of view however I do believe that things will sort themselves in due time.

You know, I need a sign man.. Like, am I the only one that thinks excessively? That over think things and scrutinize every part of life? Well, or should I just say am I the only one that sees the darkness I everything? I'm gonna lay rest these few words here tonight. Doesn't seem to give a right picture of me. But then again, this is a part of me. Urgh right back to confusion. That's me :)

-jOhN "<3">

Quotes worth the read, compliments of Juno

"Loving you when you're in a good mood, bad mood
Loving you when you're ugly, pretty, handsome
Loving you for exactly who You are
The right person is still gonna think the sunshine is out your ass"
-Juno's Dad-

"Your part time lover and a full time friend,

The monkey on the back is the latest trend,

Don't see what anyone can see,

In anyone else, But you

Here is a church and here is a steeple,

We sure are cute for two ugly people,

Don't see what anyone can see,

In anyone else, But you

We both have shiny happy fits of rage,

I want more fans, you want more stage,

Don't see what anyone can see,

In anyone else, But you"

-Juno & Juno's Love-

"I think I'm in Love with You... For real..
Cause you're like the coolest person I've ever met and you don't even have to try..."
-Juno-

Being apart from You just breaks ever string in my soul.

You're the Last person I want to kiss goodnight and first person I want to see in the morning.

I will wait. For the day, I see eye to eye with You.

It is sure worth the wait. For You.

I miss you like shit.

-jOhN "JLL" LiM-