What a day! I tell you, what these eyes have witnessed in the last 12 hours has just made somewhat of a crazy day. My day began with a visit to my mission agency to join in their weekly staff meeting. It proved to be quite extraordinary with a visit from an old missionary lady who had recently just returned from a trip to PNG. What was so extraordinary about that?
Life is so full of decisions, some big and some small. Well, this one isn’t that big of a deal but hey, I need to put something on this blog of mine (and it also serves as a great distraction from studying for the exam I have tomorrow). So, basically, my laptop has been without a battery for quite sometime now and while it serves me well, it is somewhat impractical to take with me on my travels. Essentially, I’m thinking of retiring it as a desktop and buying a new laptop to accompany it. The problem, therein, lies in my choice. For a long time now, I have had my eye on getting a Mac. However, $$$ is small problem. Anyway, let me lay out my three choices with it’s pros and cons.
I don’t write as candidly as I used to. There used to be a time where I would share my secrets with the world, yet there is something now, call it wisdom or cowardice - up to you, which holds me back from sharing the deepest worries with the world wide community. I’ll admit life is tough at the moment, but I’m hesitating to share the details, worried about what people might think about what people might think I’m trying to tell them (and all that other mental rubbish).
The last couple of weeks have been an endurance test to see how much my body can take: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. None of it has been intentional, believe me. I am pushing my limits though, while I’m not going to burn out, the weeks after my exams are going to be extremely quiet and a time of recovery.
Anyway, drop a line and make sure I’m studying or doing what I need to do. Ciao!
It’s been a while since I’ve given a reflection on the happenings in my life. All those years ago when I started my first website/blog (long, long, time ago…), the intention was to share about life and the realities that it brings. Many times, I’ve thought about it but I have often failed in hitting the keys and sharing what has been on my mind.
Not much has changed over the years. From clear, natural skin to scarred, marked skin; from a mess of hair, to a slightly different mess of hair. Aside from different lighting conditions, there’s not much difference between the two.
Life has been good to me, while it has had its low moments also, with blessings too many to count. I have gone through much in life and, I know, that they have molded me into what I am now.
Over the last month or so, I have had the opportunity (again) to meet some amazing people. These people, while not necessarily famous, are extremely gifted in their respective areas. I am extremely blessed to know these people and journey with them through life and where they are heading. Today, I’m sitting in on a band practice and here’s just a small collage that I put together:
Just an awesome time of making music…just awesome.
My house on Google maps: street view. I have to admit, it is kinda cool. While this probably amuse me for the next 5 minutes, I think it’s actually a useful tool for finding hard-to-get-to places. For all the fuss about privacy, I completely understand, but realise that this isn’t a 24-hour view. Anyway, my 5 minutes of amusement are over. Back to real life. Next time you come over, you know what my place looks like. Ciao.
I don’t believe in accidents. Random, sure. Unplanned, sure. Unintended, sure. Coincidence, nope. I had one of the most random, unplanned, unintended meetings on Saturday. What I thought would last, say, two hours ended up lasting for the good space of about 6 hours…
I’m surprised that tomorrow will be the first day that I’m actually looking forward to the study that comes with the start of a new semester. Weird! Never in my life have I anticipated or wished that I was back in a classroom. It’s not a feeling I suspect will last long, but it very existence is a surprise and if any of you well enough you’ll be asking me to go see the shrink very quickly.
What makes it even more weird is my first class will have a revision test to go with it…? Something wrong me…I think so. What can I say though? For once, I actually want to go back to school.
I made the comment on a friend’s blog the other day that it had been 2 years since its inception. It got me thinking about how long I’ve “lived” life on the Internet. It’s been just over 10 years now since I started my first website and for as long as I can remember. Since first hooking up to the Internet, I’ve cycled through over 20 different email addresses (I currently still have 4 active), made over 10 websites (one I dare admit was a celebrity fan site [listed in the best top 10] which had me buying Vanity Fair at one point) and used most mainstream chat programs (AIM, Yahoo, MSN, Google, Skype, ICQ).
Neither is my life as a techno-geek limited to the computer, phones…and if any of you know me, you know I’ve cycled through a great number of them…on average one a year, though I will say that I have slowed down that process and with the upcoming iPhone will slow that down significantly. I could go on, but really, I’ll save it for another time. From the techno-geek…
Yes, I am shamelessly promoting Download Day. Mozilla is attempting a world-record for most downloads in 24-hours. On the launch (to be confirmed) of Firefox 3, Mozilla hope to set a new world record officially judged by the Guinness World Record council.
Went to my physiotherapist today. Ouch! I know I have back problems, but this whole study deal is not helping me one bit. I was hurting in parts that were completely unrelated…it’s getting quite alarming.
Sometimes I wonder, is my physiotherapist actually helping me or making my situation worse? Mind you, I won’t be seeing him for 6 weeks and that’s pretty good considering I was seeing him anywhere between 2~4 weeks on a regular basis.
Smiles…intriguing aren’t they? (The kid is cute as well…) They convey so many different messages, so many different emotions, and tell so many different stories. A smile may say, “I love you.” A smile may show how much joy there is between friends. A smile may tell the story of how one overcomes certain difficulties in life.
A smile at times can be confusing. A smile may say one thing, but is translated as something completely different to what it was intended. A smile that says, “Thanks for being a great friend,” may, on the extreme side, be understood as, “I have feelings for you.” (This is merely an example, so there’s nothing that I need to inform you of.) A smile may show happiness, when really the person is being torn apart from the inside. They aren’t always all that simple.
Then there are times when there are no apparent reasons behind a smile. (If you know me, then you’ll find me having a lot of these moments.) In my experience, these are the most beautiful and powerful smiles of all, like seeing the sunrise at dawn. A smile that arise from the deepest places of our hearts. A smile that conveys that, for all its faults, all its troubles, all its worries, and all other things, life is good.
When was the last time you could just sit and, in the midst of all of life’s worries, smile?
According to my BMI (body mass index), I am overweight. However, the stated limitations of the BMI I find quite interesting, as it were in my case, that it overestimates the body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m of a “muscular” build, but I can see why the BMI is of no great value. It gives you an indication but it’s always on the dot.
Well, after much trouble getting my server re-setup and restored, I’m finally back online. I’m hoping that with this new beginning that I can be more deliberate in my updates and communication. While this year looks fairly crazy, I hope that I can add a lot more to my site and give it the flair that I’ve been neglecting. With more to come…check in soon.
