I know how can life be so good, yet I am at such unease. This is because the moment we look for contentment in the things of this world, we forget that we are creatures of eternity.  And when I say "We", I really meant 'I', but also you. 

what does a rainbow remind you of?

sometimes at the end of the day, you just what to give a sigh of relief. "give".. that doesn't sound like the right word.
and yet, it's not with the sense of accomplishment I say this. Relieved that the day is over. That tomorrow I can accomplish less things, and be comfortable about it.

I question, at the end of the day, how do I gauge my accomplishments? Where, or in what do I find my fulfillment daily?

I know the right answer, no, I don't actually KNOW the right answer. but i thought i knew. How pride can cloud one's sight. Repenting for knowing that life is more than what's right in front of me, but living and thinking as if it is. (Daily, this I must)

A sigh of relief, that in the cross, in Christ's propitiating work I trust. Completed, done.



-long tiring day, of nil accomplishment.

hmmm... what now?

thats 2,204, out of 2,500. And in credit card world, that means -$296

negative? affirmative.

Mou sai lui ahh!! Have u ever had negative amounts in your bank? Ladies and gentlemen, after the previous lot of rent, I've joined the "use credit card to survive" people. Though I am hoping this is only for a time only, I never wished to cut it this close.

And people wonder why I eat tuna sandwiches sometimes. Its not thrift, no. When you have none, you live with none. Its times of guilt that allow me to eat these things. haha. Come mid-late sept, I should be cleared.
And i am thankful for this. This is training. In Malaysia, you wont receive such training because nasi lemak can be RM1, or at medan, RM3.50 for kickass nasi lemak (I am going back there to eat it end of the year, anybody wanna come? :p)

My $ planning didnt work out too well this year. Mainly because of this new place being too expensive to sustain with my allotted allowance. Or because of meals out? (i actually hardly eat out except for sundays) extra car expenses + increased rent really got me in the kidneys. the conferences+camp+trip also helped chip away at my moolah.

But these kind of things should be no biggie. Backup; temporarily borrow from housemate lor (until my next allowance) Last resort, call parents. They'd be more than okay to give me some $$ if i tell them i have none.


Also, am wondering if i should share room next year.


And people wonder why i never tried Makoto after 4 years of being in sydney (Not that ive not had expensive meals), or why I don't go to watch more concerts/performances; i would absolutely love to (though no one I REALLY wanted to see).

Well, for those who say no money to eat dinner on Sunday (not that any of them reads this), to me that's such a laughable excuse, unless you really have zilch.

its late. im so sleepy. and so hungry. time for some snack bars.

What's wrong with the world today?

Cameron also claimed the riots showed there was something seriously wrong with society. "There are pockets of our society that are not just broken, but frankly sick," he said.

"When we see children as young as 12 and 13 looting and laughing, when we see the disgusting sight of a young man with people pretending to help him while they are robbing him, it is clear that there are things badly wrong with our society."

Cameron he believed the problem was a "complete lack of responsibility".

"People allowed to feel that the world owes them something, that their rights outweigh their responsibilities, and their actions do not have consequences. Well, they do have consequences.

"We need to have a clearer code of values and standards that we expect people to live by and stronger penalties if they cross the line."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/aug/10/david-cameron-water-cannon-police-riots

Ah the UK riots. Were you not shocked by this? Appalled? Should we be surprised by this?

From teenagers as young as 10. Some people who tried to protect their shops from being looted or their houses from being trashed got killed. Why would normal "good" citizents who would not even consider stealing normally, go so far as to "just trash the place" of other civilians? (to the extent of killing them, accidentally or otherwise)

The riots were triggered by the apparent shooting of a civilian by a cop. Yet the outbreak rage riots weren't really directed at the government or the cops. It was just people pillaging to their hearts content. News writers still tried their very best to shine a good light to these rioters/looters. What I read were to the effect of:

- why would someone steal bottles of water? we may never know why.

- was it just lashing out for fun? Psychologists say that stealing is a very "in the heat of the moment" kinda thing

- we dont and may never understand why they did what they did.

- the person who is suspected to have been related to the murder had past criminal records.

There was 1 news article focusing on 3 people, a highschool teacher, a social worker and an 11 year old kid, stealing bottled water, make up and ...something i cant remember.

What of the other thousands? On youtube, I see heaps of people looting electronics. They weren't remorseful. They were rude. Teenagers looting PS3s and Nintendo DSes. (Thats why many electronic stores/designer brands were hit, not little sundry shops)

But news are either saying

1. that these people are "innately good", but it was just external pressure, the heat of the moment.

2. these people are bad, BUT there are many of the _____ (insert city) people are against this, backing up the police in whichever way we can.

1 says they are actually good. 2 says, a large majority of population is still good, these a few small pockets of baddies.

I chose the article above because its what the current prime minister of the UK (Cameron) thinks.

"Cameron he believed the problem was a "complete lack of responsibility.... People are allowed to feel that ...t

heir actions do not have consequences. Well, they do have consequences"

Those who are apparently on the side of the cops, being completely against this, I wonder if they had restrictions suddenly lifted like these kids had, would they also be looting at their workplace. If as a banker, transferring $1000 from a $100 million account wouldnt get you caught, then why not? "Nobody would get hurt. The value is insignificant. Like dropping a 1c coin", one would justify. But what's stopping them is the reality that there IS the law, the fear of being caught or losing their job or losing their position/pride/face.

Without that, I'd bet they would.

We shouldnt be surprised at what happened. To say they don't know why it happened? pftt.

Here is some stats to illustrate the relativism of morality/rightness and wrongness, something closer to home.

Is premarital sex wrong?

-1965 men 65%, woman 69% thought that premarital sex is wrong.

-1990 men 6%, woman 6% thought so

We live in a society where we think porn is good & healthy/normal. We are very much normalized to it. I'm living in this day and age, and in sydney..I myself can testify to this. Its laughable and outdated to think otherwise (ie. Porn/Sex outside of marriage is bad). Its only been about 50 years and peoples opinions have changed so much. I'm not saying that people weren't as rotten 50 years ago and we're suddenly terrible now. I'm saying we are as rotten as we were 50 years ago, we're just getting better at covering up as a society..

Bits of Romans 3, speaking of humanity (from the bible)

“There is no one righteous, not even one;
¹¹ there is no one who understands;
there is no one who seeks God.
¹² All have turned away.....

18“There is no fear of God before their eyes."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G._K._Chesterton

Chesterton's writings consistently displayed wit and a sense of humour. He employed paradox, while making serious comments on the world, government, politics, economics, philosophy, theology and many other topics.

When The Times invited several eminent authors to write essays on the theme "What's Wrong with the World?" Chesterton's contribution took the form of a letter:

Dear Sirs,

I am.

Sincerely yours, G. K. Chesterton

Chesterton here combined wit with a serious point – that of fallen human nature.

Do you agree with GK Chesterton? That you are the problem?

My next post will be more entertaining, promise!.. I think its because I have to be funny in the real world, that I have to be serious here in the e-world. haha.. I just thought i'd write this while it just happened...

haha

Funny.

Daddy's (10) Rules For Dating his Daughter

Rule Three:

I am aware that it is considered fashionable for boys of your age to wear their trousers so loosely that they appear to be falling off their hips. Please don’t take this as an insult, but you and all of your friends are complete idiots. Still, I want to be fair and open minded about this issue, so I propose this compromise: You may come to the door with your underwear showing and your pants ten sizes too big, and I will not object. However, in order to ensure that your clothes do not, in fact, come off during the course of your date with my daughter, I will take my electric nail gun and fasten your trousers securely in place to your waist.

Rule Four:

I’m sure you’ve been told that in today’s world, sex without utilizing a “Barrier method” of some kind can kill you. Let me elaborate, when it comes to sex, I am the barrrier, and I will kill you.

taken from:
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/thabitianyabwile/2010/09/27/daddys-rules-for-dating-his-daughters/?comments#comments