Well, last night I was reading a Discworld novel 'Lords and Ladies' authored by none other than Terry Pratchett, when I fell asleep.
No, it wasn't because it was boring. I was just dead tired. I'd recommend that you guys read any of the Discworld novels. They're hilarious. Anyhow...
So there I lay, asleep, with the room light still on (yes, I know I'm not doing Earth a favour), and my toes freezing. My butt's protected by a good layer of fat, so that part was just cool.
When I woke, I found that I had taken off my glasses during the night and had rolled all over the bloody thing while I was asleep. Funny thing is, that though I must have rolled over it a 100 times over the night, my glasses were still intact... and they were still under my butt when I found them.
Thank God for the good people of Silhouette who made my glasses. Now I don't have to wonder whether I'm smashing into a bag of potatoes or an iguana while I'm driving to work.
Friday, May 27, 2005
Monday, May 16, 2005
Pinching an Inch... and then some
Yeah. I've grown really fat. I can pinch more than an inch of fat off my tummy right now. And its all thanks to that trip down to Ipoh with my girlfriend for her Mum's birthday. It should be a crime to have so much good food in such a tiny place. It's really bad for my health.
Alright... time to do some mental exercises...
Alright... time to do some mental exercises...
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Back from Blogging Hiatus
Nyeh, for those of you that care, I'm back to blogging.
Anyhow, just wanted to announce a really sad predicament. I'm addicted to backgammon. Despite the fact that the computer is such a loser, which make for repetitive and boring games, I'm still playing it. I should consider getting a PSP.
Update for the technogeeks out there. I've got a U2 iPod for my birthday. WOOHOO!! That was a couple of months back, but yeah, I'm still totally geared up about it.
Oh, for those of you still not in the know, I've managed to get a trainee copywriter position at an advertising agency. At first I dreaded the idea that I might have to regularly stay late for work, but I've come to enjoy the late nights. Hence my constant demands that someone give me something to do. This job is awesome.
I'm totally hyped up about this year's upcoming films. Its like a total revolution in the film industry. I mean, when in our history had we so many comic book movies being released in a single year? Woe to the man that doesn't visit the silver screens this year.
One more thing... if you like dogs then you're in for a treat:
Anyhow, just wanted to announce a really sad predicament. I'm addicted to backgammon. Despite the fact that the computer is such a loser, which make for repetitive and boring games, I'm still playing it. I should consider getting a PSP.
Update for the technogeeks out there. I've got a U2 iPod for my birthday. WOOHOO!! That was a couple of months back, but yeah, I'm still totally geared up about it.
Oh, for those of you still not in the know, I've managed to get a trainee copywriter position at an advertising agency. At first I dreaded the idea that I might have to regularly stay late for work, but I've come to enjoy the late nights. Hence my constant demands that someone give me something to do. This job is awesome.
I'm totally hyped up about this year's upcoming films. Its like a total revolution in the film industry. I mean, when in our history had we so many comic book movies being released in a single year? Woe to the man that doesn't visit the silver screens this year.
One more thing... if you like dogs then you're in for a treat:
Thursday, November 04, 2004
That Awesome God
Why do most people perceive that God is out of touch? Is it that His advice always seem conservative? Is it that He's BORING? Or is it because He has poor representation here on earth (Christians)?
For me, its always a wonder why people think God is out of touch with the world today. I mean, He is God eternal... a being that transcends time, space and power.... the perfect being. And yet, we label Him as a has been. How? If He is the perfect being and Creator of all, with the knowledge of all things that happen in the present and future, and the source of all wisdom in this universe, how could he be out of touch? That taken into consideration, wouldn't He be always in touch with the times, and we simply just catching up with Him? He would know current trends AND future trends, whether it'd fashion or finance. So whats up?
Maybe because people think that God is an ol' fuddy duddy and party pooper. Why? Cause there's lots of things that He says are good and bad? And that we perceive His advice to be irrelevant? Consider this... if God is omniscient and omnipresent, how could He be wrong? If he is the all loving being that we all recognize him to be, how could He wish us anything but the best? Anything that you think is fun and important now, like sex and drugs, might not be as important as you think, and He knows this. Remember, HE is the embodiment of all wisdom, and hence would make the best counselor, and being all knowing, He would know what He's talking about, don't you think? There's lots of fun to be had within the 'God limitations' more than many realize.
Being the humans that we are, we have the tendency to rebel against higher authorities. We've never really grown out of the angsty teenage mold we grew into. We treat God as nothing more than a dated fashion accessory to be dumped, like we do our parents, rather than an all powerful being that He is. Or maybe He's just 'BORING'?
Why is He boring? What did he ever do to suggest that? Perhaps the culprits behind God's label are Christians ourselves. We've gotten so stuck to traditions and doctrines, that most of us have forgotten that we still live in the world, and that we're still subject to the whims of time, and to LIVE to the values that God teaches us. There's nothing in the God's Word (the Bible) that prohibits Christians from being hip and having fun, but within certain limitations [no sex and drugs].
Jesus was not the 'all work and no play' kind of guy. He had his share of parties that he attended to and entertained people. He drank wine, but never got drunk and never was rude. He was also honest and frank to the people He met, rather than putting on masks just so people would like him. He was who He is, and acted accordingly.
And on top of all this, we know that God has a sense of humour. We've only got to look at the world most ridiculous animal, the platypus, as evidence of this.
I'll leave you with this 6 panels of Sinfest comics to ponder upon.
P.S. If you're wondering who the people on the clouds are, they're hand puppets of God.
For me, its always a wonder why people think God is out of touch with the world today. I mean, He is God eternal... a being that transcends time, space and power.... the perfect being. And yet, we label Him as a has been. How? If He is the perfect being and Creator of all, with the knowledge of all things that happen in the present and future, and the source of all wisdom in this universe, how could he be out of touch? That taken into consideration, wouldn't He be always in touch with the times, and we simply just catching up with Him? He would know current trends AND future trends, whether it'd fashion or finance. So whats up?
Maybe because people think that God is an ol' fuddy duddy and party pooper. Why? Cause there's lots of things that He says are good and bad? And that we perceive His advice to be irrelevant? Consider this... if God is omniscient and omnipresent, how could He be wrong? If he is the all loving being that we all recognize him to be, how could He wish us anything but the best? Anything that you think is fun and important now, like sex and drugs, might not be as important as you think, and He knows this. Remember, HE is the embodiment of all wisdom, and hence would make the best counselor, and being all knowing, He would know what He's talking about, don't you think? There's lots of fun to be had within the 'God limitations' more than many realize.
Being the humans that we are, we have the tendency to rebel against higher authorities. We've never really grown out of the angsty teenage mold we grew into. We treat God as nothing more than a dated fashion accessory to be dumped, like we do our parents, rather than an all powerful being that He is. Or maybe He's just 'BORING'?
Why is He boring? What did he ever do to suggest that? Perhaps the culprits behind God's label are Christians ourselves. We've gotten so stuck to traditions and doctrines, that most of us have forgotten that we still live in the world, and that we're still subject to the whims of time, and to LIVE to the values that God teaches us. There's nothing in the God's Word (the Bible) that prohibits Christians from being hip and having fun, but within certain limitations [no sex and drugs].
Jesus was not the 'all work and no play' kind of guy. He had his share of parties that he attended to and entertained people. He drank wine, but never got drunk and never was rude. He was also honest and frank to the people He met, rather than putting on masks just so people would like him. He was who He is, and acted accordingly.
And on top of all this, we know that God has a sense of humour. We've only got to look at the world most ridiculous animal, the platypus, as evidence of this.
I'll leave you with this 6 panels of Sinfest comics to ponder upon.
P.S. If you're wondering who the people on the clouds are, they're hand puppets of God.
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Retard Or Special?
While reading a friend's blog, I was introduced to the term, "tards"... a short for retards. I was actually quite shocked really. Not so much at the term itself, but because of the actual suggestion of the word 'retard'. But then, thinking on a little more, there's actually very little to be shocked and offended about. Here's why:
We give names to people groups just so we can at least address them. But every once in a while, some dork will go out and use it as a derogatory term [though there are some thats meant to be derogatory]
Take retards for example. The word as a definitive only indicates that that particular person has retarded learning capabilities. But being the fun natured beings we are, we're gonna poke fun at our friends by calling them retards. Soon enough, you'll be screaming 'Retard!' at the next person who happens to step on your shoe. Soon, it becomes widespread, people find it offensive, and then try to come up with a politically correct name. Like, 'mentally challenged'. I remember when that was THE word to use way back. Now its 'special needs'.
So, all we're really doing is perpetuating a ridiculous cycle of coming up with new and novel ways to rename some people groups. So think before you start calling people names.
If you're already tired of reading my rants, then at least read this cartoon:
Call Me Blind
Trivia: The word 'fuck' was originally a courtroom term to describe people having sexual intercourse.
We give names to people groups just so we can at least address them. But every once in a while, some dork will go out and use it as a derogatory term [though there are some thats meant to be derogatory]
Take retards for example. The word as a definitive only indicates that that particular person has retarded learning capabilities. But being the fun natured beings we are, we're gonna poke fun at our friends by calling them retards. Soon enough, you'll be screaming 'Retard!' at the next person who happens to step on your shoe. Soon, it becomes widespread, people find it offensive, and then try to come up with a politically correct name. Like, 'mentally challenged'. I remember when that was THE word to use way back. Now its 'special needs'.
So, all we're really doing is perpetuating a ridiculous cycle of coming up with new and novel ways to rename some people groups. So think before you start calling people names.
If you're already tired of reading my rants, then at least read this cartoon:
Call Me Blind
Trivia: The word 'fuck' was originally a courtroom term to describe people having sexual intercourse.
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