And in a flash, it's nearly the end of the month. And what a month it has been! Stupid things have happened, stuff that made me sad, stuff that made me happy. I'm sure it's the same for most of us! (:
Nonetheless, this month has hopefully been a month of growing. Growing together with friends, family, and whoever might hold a special place in your heart. It has definitely been so for me! xD
Photos! I'm not photogenic at all. xD Face it, Ashley is the cutest thing in that picture. xD Hmm...maybe not the cutest. *nods*
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Superb dinner.
Dinner yesterday was nothing less than enjoyable, and everything more than good. (:
Great company, good food, and a doggy under your foot for once. xD What more can I say? I enjoyed myself completely. Thanks for inviting me auntie! xD
Hahaha I wanna have a pillow fight again. >.< I'll win next time! You'll see!
I really enjoyed myself. (:
Hahaha met Alex and saw Serjia across the road. xD A day of coincidences indeed.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Great company, good food, and a doggy under your foot for once. xD What more can I say? I enjoyed myself completely. Thanks for inviting me auntie! xD
Hahaha I wanna have a pillow fight again. >.< I'll win next time! You'll see!
I really enjoyed myself. (:
Hahaha met Alex and saw Serjia across the road. xD A day of coincidences indeed.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Just to prevent any misunderstandings.
When I mentioned to become a better person in the previous post, I did not mean you're not a good person now. There is always room for improvement. I know I have my weak points as well.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Bible phrases back my words!
Just can't resist this. xD
Hate me if you want, but what I told you earlier about vulgarities is completely true and I AM BACKED BY THE BIBLE.
Ahaha. I really should start reading the bible again. Can learn so much from it and get so much peace from reading it.
I seem to be consulting big heavy books alot lately. Namely my darling dictionary and my beloved bible. =\
Maybe not consulting. Random flipping through it. xD
Ok. (: Here goes the spam of bible phrases.
From the book of Sirach (never knew such a book existed!), within the first 43 chapters, which mainly praise wisdom and contains general moral teachings.
From chapter 20 of the book, mostly morals of speech.
Sir 20.18-19
"A slip on the pavement is better than a slip of the tongue;
the downfall of the wicked will occur just as speedily.
A coarse person is like an inappropriate story,
continually on the lips of the ignorant."
Yea! Backed by the bible man! (:
Andand!
Sir 23.12-15
"There is a manner of speaking comparable to death;
may it never be found in the inheritance of Jacob!
Such conduct will be far from the godly, and they will not wallow in sins.
Do not accustom your mouth to coarse, foul language,
for it involves sinful speech.
Remember your father and mother when you sit among the great,
or you may forget yourself in your presence,
and behave like a fool through bad habit;
then you will wish that you had never been born,
and you will curse the day of your birth.
Those who are accustomed to using abusive language
will never become disciplined as long as they live."
And I'm not saying I'm great. I'm just saying that you are behaving like a fool. =\
Since this is one of those "Catholic Youth Bibles" with learning points throughout, and since there happens to be one here, I might as well include it.
"You might wonder, So, what's the problem with foul language? Why does Ben Sira call it 'sinful speach'(Sir 23.13)? Well, part of the problem is that using it easily becomes a habit. You become less aware of when you are using it. You can get yourself into trouble. Ben Sira warns that you may 'behave like a fool through bad habit' (verse 14).
Maybe the worse part of the problem is that frequent use of foul language shows a lack of respect and reverence for others and certainly for God's name. Ben Sira reminds us, 'such conduct will be far from the godly" (verse 12).
Certainly, there are more creative ways to express emotion or frustration than relying on those all-too-familiar foul words. If you've developed the habit of using them, ask God and your friends to help you stop."
There. If using vulgarities to express anger does not make a right, what does using it nonchalantly make it? Remember that you ARE a Catholic, and I'm sure you have been confirmed, so you MADE the decision to remain Catholic.
And another thing that seriously urks me is how much backstabbing you've been doing recently. It might not harm you, but it hurts the persons involved.
Sir 19.4-17 (That's alot to type. And believe me. I'm doing this more for you than for myself.)
"One who trusts others too quickly has a shallow mind,
and one who sins does wrong to himself.
One who rejoices in wickedness will be condemened,
but one who hates gossip has less evil.
Never repeat a conversation,
and you will lose nothing at all.
With friend or foe do not report it,
and unless it would be a sin for you, do not reveal it;
for someone may have heard you and watched you,
and in time will hate you.
Have you heard something? Let it die with you.
Be brave, it will not make you burst!
Having heard something, the fool suffers birth pangs
like a woman in labor with a child.
Like an arrow stuck in a person's thigh,
so is gossip inside a fool.
Question a friend, perhaps he did not do it;
or if he did, so that he may not do it again.
Question a neighbor, perhaps he did not say it;
or if he said it, so that he may not repeat it.
Question a friend, for often it is slander;
so do not believe everything you hear.
A person may make a slip without intending it.
Who has not sinned with his tongue?
Question your neighbor before you threaten him;
and let the law of the Most High take its course."
This seems to condemn gossip, and gossip only. But. If you read carefully, it speaks to the current situation.
You had to go and spread a relationship around. Idle gossip.
You said that if Daryl wanted to say that kind of things, he could "fucking well leave the brotherhood." You couldn't be bothered to check if he had really used such words before condemning him, and even if he HAD, is this what you should say as a friend?
People are telling me you hate me and have washed your hands clean of me. Hate me if you will, your forgiveness means nothing to me. NOTHING. Yada. Zilch.
I have done what I felt God wanted me to do. Perhaps from this, you might begin questioning your actions, and become a better Catholic. Scratch that. A better person.
And if your mind leads you to think "what about those fucking others who are worse than me?"
Let me tell you this. Don't compare yourself with those worse than you. You will not improve that way. And secondly. Do you honestly wish to be like those mindless fools, doing what they do because "everyone does it!"
You're a strong minded individual in actuality, and I see that in you. Use that strong-mindedness to help you, not to harm you.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Hate me if you want, but what I told you earlier about vulgarities is completely true and I AM BACKED BY THE BIBLE.
Ahaha. I really should start reading the bible again. Can learn so much from it and get so much peace from reading it.
I seem to be consulting big heavy books alot lately. Namely my darling dictionary and my beloved bible. =\
Maybe not consulting. Random flipping through it. xD
Ok. (: Here goes the spam of bible phrases.
From the book of Sirach (never knew such a book existed!), within the first 43 chapters, which mainly praise wisdom and contains general moral teachings.
From chapter 20 of the book, mostly morals of speech.
Sir 20.18-19
"A slip on the pavement is better than a slip of the tongue;
the downfall of the wicked will occur just as speedily.
A coarse person is like an inappropriate story,
continually on the lips of the ignorant."
Yea! Backed by the bible man! (:
Andand!
Sir 23.12-15
"There is a manner of speaking comparable to death;
may it never be found in the inheritance of Jacob!
Such conduct will be far from the godly, and they will not wallow in sins.
Do not accustom your mouth to coarse, foul language,
for it involves sinful speech.
Remember your father and mother when you sit among the great,
or you may forget yourself in your presence,
and behave like a fool through bad habit;
then you will wish that you had never been born,
and you will curse the day of your birth.
Those who are accustomed to using abusive language
will never become disciplined as long as they live."
And I'm not saying I'm great. I'm just saying that you are behaving like a fool. =\
Since this is one of those "Catholic Youth Bibles" with learning points throughout, and since there happens to be one here, I might as well include it.
"You might wonder, So, what's the problem with foul language? Why does Ben Sira call it 'sinful speach'(Sir 23.13)? Well, part of the problem is that using it easily becomes a habit. You become less aware of when you are using it. You can get yourself into trouble. Ben Sira warns that you may 'behave like a fool through bad habit' (verse 14).
Maybe the worse part of the problem is that frequent use of foul language shows a lack of respect and reverence for others and certainly for God's name. Ben Sira reminds us, 'such conduct will be far from the godly" (verse 12).
Certainly, there are more creative ways to express emotion or frustration than relying on those all-too-familiar foul words. If you've developed the habit of using them, ask God and your friends to help you stop."
There. If using vulgarities to express anger does not make a right, what does using it nonchalantly make it? Remember that you ARE a Catholic, and I'm sure you have been confirmed, so you MADE the decision to remain Catholic.
And another thing that seriously urks me is how much backstabbing you've been doing recently. It might not harm you, but it hurts the persons involved.
Sir 19.4-17 (That's alot to type. And believe me. I'm doing this more for you than for myself.)
"One who trusts others too quickly has a shallow mind,
and one who sins does wrong to himself.
One who rejoices in wickedness will be condemened,
but one who hates gossip has less evil.
Never repeat a conversation,
and you will lose nothing at all.
With friend or foe do not report it,
and unless it would be a sin for you, do not reveal it;
for someone may have heard you and watched you,
and in time will hate you.
Have you heard something? Let it die with you.
Be brave, it will not make you burst!
Having heard something, the fool suffers birth pangs
like a woman in labor with a child.
Like an arrow stuck in a person's thigh,
so is gossip inside a fool.
Question a friend, perhaps he did not do it;
or if he did, so that he may not do it again.
Question a neighbor, perhaps he did not say it;
or if he said it, so that he may not repeat it.
Question a friend, for often it is slander;
so do not believe everything you hear.
A person may make a slip without intending it.
Who has not sinned with his tongue?
Question your neighbor before you threaten him;
and let the law of the Most High take its course."
This seems to condemn gossip, and gossip only. But. If you read carefully, it speaks to the current situation.
You had to go and spread a relationship around. Idle gossip.
You said that if Daryl wanted to say that kind of things, he could "fucking well leave the brotherhood." You couldn't be bothered to check if he had really used such words before condemning him, and even if he HAD, is this what you should say as a friend?
People are telling me you hate me and have washed your hands clean of me. Hate me if you will, your forgiveness means nothing to me. NOTHING. Yada. Zilch.
I have done what I felt God wanted me to do. Perhaps from this, you might begin questioning your actions, and become a better Catholic. Scratch that. A better person.
And if your mind leads you to think "what about those fucking others who are worse than me?"
Let me tell you this. Don't compare yourself with those worse than you. You will not improve that way. And secondly. Do you honestly wish to be like those mindless fools, doing what they do because "everyone does it!"
You're a strong minded individual in actuality, and I see that in you. Use that strong-mindedness to help you, not to harm you.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Release of O'Level results!
Hahaha! Am quite surprised that alot of people haven't blogged about it. xD
Well, my results were...a miracle. xD Considering how I've been telling everyone "I'm screwed cos I didn't study" (and I wasn't lying about the never study part), I did better than I had expected. xD 21 points for my L1R5, and 15 for L1R4. I know that although my parents don't say anything, they are disappointed, since they've always been telling me that I can get 6 points IF ONLY I STUDIED. And I do feel sorry for having disappointed them. But, no sad feelings about my results. Haha I didn't really feel anything.
When I got to the dance studio (which was packed already, even though I got there before 2), I remember hearing one of my friends say, WAH ADELINE IS THE BEST! LIKE DON'T FEEL SCARED AT ALL LIKE THAT. LOOK AT HER FACE. xD hahaha
And behind me they were all freaking out. >.<
Release of results. Well, people were crying for 11 pointers. >.< Wth. xD
Me? The moment I got my paper, I started scanning it for an F. (EH HOW I KNOW O'LEVEL NO F! xD) When I didn't see anything, I was like, wth wth wth. Then I saw a D. That's still a fail, but I didn't do as badly as I predicted for Amaths! xD
Ahaha. A2 for english. =\ Where's my A1. xD Oh well be satisfied.
Alot of B's. xD
STUPID DARYL. xD Still dare say what "I know I will do like shit." 7 pointer lar. That's like an A1 for EVERYTHING. Except english. Eh rejoice for that A2. You beat alot of self proclaimed english professers. xD "MY ENG DAMN PRO ONE."
Eh shit. Got...not very good. xD
Hahaha. STUPID DARYL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still want drop out of JC for what. And seriously...you shouldn't have DSAed. Then wanna drop out also so much easier. xD
To those who are disappointed about their results, RELAX. =\ Can't do anything about it anyway.
To those who are happy, YAY! (:
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Well, my results were...a miracle. xD Considering how I've been telling everyone "I'm screwed cos I didn't study" (and I wasn't lying about the never study part), I did better than I had expected. xD 21 points for my L1R5, and 15 for L1R4. I know that although my parents don't say anything, they are disappointed, since they've always been telling me that I can get 6 points IF ONLY I STUDIED. And I do feel sorry for having disappointed them. But, no sad feelings about my results. Haha I didn't really feel anything.
When I got to the dance studio (which was packed already, even though I got there before 2), I remember hearing one of my friends say, WAH ADELINE IS THE BEST! LIKE DON'T FEEL SCARED AT ALL LIKE THAT. LOOK AT HER FACE. xD hahaha
And behind me they were all freaking out. >.<
Release of results. Well, people were crying for 11 pointers. >.< Wth. xD
Me? The moment I got my paper, I started scanning it for an F. (EH HOW I KNOW O'LEVEL NO F! xD) When I didn't see anything, I was like, wth wth wth. Then I saw a D. That's still a fail, but I didn't do as badly as I predicted for Amaths! xD
Ahaha. A2 for english. =\ Where's my A1. xD Oh well be satisfied.
Alot of B's. xD
STUPID DARYL. xD Still dare say what "I know I will do like shit." 7 pointer lar. That's like an A1 for EVERYTHING. Except english. Eh rejoice for that A2. You beat alot of self proclaimed english professers. xD "MY ENG DAMN PRO ONE."
Eh shit. Got...not very good. xD
Hahaha. STUPID DARYL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still want drop out of JC for what. And seriously...you shouldn't have DSAed. Then wanna drop out also so much easier. xD
To those who are disappointed about their results, RELAX. =\ Can't do anything about it anyway.
To those who are happy, YAY! (:
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
With much consideration
After much thought, while I haven't decided what kind of miracle it would take to solve this whole dumb mess (it IS immature...and dumb...most of the onlookers think so), I have at least cleared my thoughts abit.
Now that I think back, I'm quite glad I did what I did. In doing that, I kept true to an oath I made to myself and to God quite awhile ago, and that is to be myself under all circumstances, to stay true to myself, never betraying my heart, and to stand up for what I believe in.
I thought what you all did was wrong, and I said it. And I said it to your faces, so I didn't backstab anyone. And most importantly, my conscience is clear.
Perhaps I could have phrased it better. Perhaps I could have said something else. But you know what? I'm not gonna let that get me down. Nobody is perfect. Face it, even you aren't.
If you say your conscience is clear as well, I'd laugh. You either are too thick-skinned, or just that heartless.
Call this preaching if you wish. Call me whatever you wish. Hate me if you want.
Its up to you if you want to spend your whole life being angry at the world, spend your whole life wallowing in hate. I feel that my energy is better spent on other aspects of my life. Pardon me for saying this, but I have better things to do with my time then stay angry at you.
I hold no grudges against my fellow men. "Forgive and Forget", Jesus did say that. And so, I'll put in my best effort, I'll use 200% to try and follow his commandments.
And I'll pray for you, that you might stop hating.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Now that I think back, I'm quite glad I did what I did. In doing that, I kept true to an oath I made to myself and to God quite awhile ago, and that is to be myself under all circumstances, to stay true to myself, never betraying my heart, and to stand up for what I believe in.
I thought what you all did was wrong, and I said it. And I said it to your faces, so I didn't backstab anyone. And most importantly, my conscience is clear.
Perhaps I could have phrased it better. Perhaps I could have said something else. But you know what? I'm not gonna let that get me down. Nobody is perfect. Face it, even you aren't.
If you say your conscience is clear as well, I'd laugh. You either are too thick-skinned, or just that heartless.
Call this preaching if you wish. Call me whatever you wish. Hate me if you want.
Its up to you if you want to spend your whole life being angry at the world, spend your whole life wallowing in hate. I feel that my energy is better spent on other aspects of my life. Pardon me for saying this, but I have better things to do with my time then stay angry at you.
I hold no grudges against my fellow men. "Forgive and Forget", Jesus did say that. And so, I'll put in my best effort, I'll use 200% to try and follow his commandments.
And I'll pray for you, that you might stop hating.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
In addition...
And for some probably un-needed information.
I do not think you guys suck. (:
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
I do not think you guys suck. (:
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
BARNEY! xD
ATTACK OF THE PURPLE DINOSAUR! (Always knew he was trying to take over the world) xDSo anyway, Serjia and I made up this song in dedication of such a wonderful picture.
Bardzilla's Song
I love you, you love me
So you should~ feed~ me
Then we'll all be fat and happy evermore,
Won't you let me eat you up.
HAHA!
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Does friendship need a name?
I think that BB4H is just utter rubbish.
Do you guys really need to put a name and requirements on friendship? That is just immature, possessive and stupid.
Since when did the value of friendship stoop to that level? Is that all the word "friends" means to you guys? If it is...well...your loss you know...Since you don't seem to fully understand the meaning of such a beautiful word.
Friends aren't people who game with you when you're bored, or who make you laugh to entertain you when you're bored. They are more than that. They are people who stick through you in thick and thin, and don't betray you with hurtful words.
Friends like you all...I guess...that would be what people term as "Fair weather friends".
Do you even understand how much what you all are doing is hurting others? If you know, and continue doing it intentionally, then, I have nothing more to say.
I'll always be here to lend a listening ear, so don't fight it alone. (:
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Do you guys really need to put a name and requirements on friendship? That is just immature, possessive and stupid.
Since when did the value of friendship stoop to that level? Is that all the word "friends" means to you guys? If it is...well...your loss you know...Since you don't seem to fully understand the meaning of such a beautiful word.
Friends aren't people who game with you when you're bored, or who make you laugh to entertain you when you're bored. They are more than that. They are people who stick through you in thick and thin, and don't betray you with hurtful words.
Friends like you all...I guess...that would be what people term as "Fair weather friends".
Do you even understand how much what you all are doing is hurting others? If you know, and continue doing it intentionally, then, I have nothing more to say.
I'll always be here to lend a listening ear, so don't fight it alone. (:
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Monday, January 21, 2008
If only
You know what would be nice? To go to sleep and never wake up. Its tiring to see such things pass in front of my eyes and be unable to do a thing.
Yea. Sleeping forever sounds good.
But I know thats not gonna happen anytime soon, so I'll just live as I always have, taking whatever the world throws at me...
And FYI, you are a Catholic, so you should know that its a sin to swear. You should really cut down on your nonsensical (face it its stupid and immature) use of the word "FucK" and all its derivations.
If you thought it was cool, you were wrong.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Yea. Sleeping forever sounds good.
But I know thats not gonna happen anytime soon, so I'll just live as I always have, taking whatever the world throws at me...
And FYI, you are a Catholic, so you should know that its a sin to swear. You should really cut down on your nonsensical (face it its stupid and immature) use of the word "FucK" and all its derivations.
If you thought it was cool, you were wrong.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Hypocritical buggers.
So, maybe I DID overreact. Whatever. I've always hated hypocrites. And if that makes me the very thing I hate, so be it.
Hmm...but that's something to consider. If you hate a hypocrite, does that make you one yourself? xD
Bloody bitchy backstabbers. And to think that you two are guys. Hai...As a girl, I don't gossip or backstab half as much as you two immature beings.
Ahh see? I'm getting pissed again. Hypocrites always do this to me.
Today, I truly learned the meaning of "With friends like these, who needs enemies?"
Indeed...It hurts to be backstabbed by a friend. And weird thing about me is. It hurts me to see people backstabbing friends. Haha. Damn. Perhaps it was because of my err...traumatic past? xD
Hypocrites suck. Down with them!
Haha see Yi Lin? I updated!!!
Yay! Yi Lin, Avril and Daryl are coming over tomorrow. Hammocks! Crapping! WOO. xD
Ja' ne!
-Ade-
Hmm...but that's something to consider. If you hate a hypocrite, does that make you one yourself? xD
Bloody bitchy backstabbers. And to think that you two are guys. Hai...As a girl, I don't gossip or backstab half as much as you two immature beings.
Ahh see? I'm getting pissed again. Hypocrites always do this to me.
Today, I truly learned the meaning of "With friends like these, who needs enemies?"
Indeed...It hurts to be backstabbed by a friend. And weird thing about me is. It hurts me to see people backstabbing friends. Haha. Damn. Perhaps it was because of my err...traumatic past? xD
Hypocrites suck. Down with them!
Haha see Yi Lin? I updated!!!
Yay! Yi Lin, Avril and Daryl are coming over tomorrow. Hammocks! Crapping! WOO. xD
Ja' ne!
-Ade-
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
International Varsity Debate 2007
Well, was watching Channel NewsAsia with Daddy after lunch today. And. I am speechless. Embarrassed. Humiliated.
The debate takes place in mandarin. Interesting isn't it?
It was Cairo University vs some university from Korea. And the first speaker from Cairo university totally outspeaks me. I'm a Chinese for goodness sakes!
Haha. But the topic was pretty interesting. Would have liked to try a debate of that topic in English.
Can't really remember the exact topic since it was read out in chinese. But the main theme was PLASTIC SURGERY. xD
Situation was really ironic considering the team from Cairo University had to support plastic surgery whereas the Korean team had to condemn it. >.< Virtually a reversal of roles.
Well, don't really wanna go in depth with my opinion, so I shall stick to this phrase? xD
"Beauty is only skin deep, and only holds value to those who place value on it."
So, how important is beauty to you? (:
Of course, it also depends on your definition of beauty, or rather, which aspect of beauty you speak of. Beauty, in the physical sense? Or would you rather, beauty from within?
^^
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
The debate takes place in mandarin. Interesting isn't it?
It was Cairo University vs some university from Korea. And the first speaker from Cairo university totally outspeaks me. I'm a Chinese for goodness sakes!
Haha. But the topic was pretty interesting. Would have liked to try a debate of that topic in English.
Can't really remember the exact topic since it was read out in chinese. But the main theme was PLASTIC SURGERY. xD
Situation was really ironic considering the team from Cairo University had to support plastic surgery whereas the Korean team had to condemn it. >.< Virtually a reversal of roles.
Well, don't really wanna go in depth with my opinion, so I shall stick to this phrase? xD
"Beauty is only skin deep, and only holds value to those who place value on it."
So, how important is beauty to you? (:
Of course, it also depends on your definition of beauty, or rather, which aspect of beauty you speak of. Beauty, in the physical sense? Or would you rather, beauty from within?
^^
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Monday, January 7, 2008
Sniffles.
Ahh...Think I'm falling sick...sian...
Been really lethargic of late. Like...sleep sleep sleep still tired. Hai...
Seems to me that the only time I'm awake is when I'm with you...
Oh well...I should be glad I can still be active. Pretty much. Haha...
AHH ITCHY NOSE. >.< Sniffles too...
Oh well. Good luck with school ya'll.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Been really lethargic of late. Like...sleep sleep sleep still tired. Hai...
Seems to me that the only time I'm awake is when I'm with you...
Oh well...I should be glad I can still be active. Pretty much. Haha...
AHH ITCHY NOSE. >.< Sniffles too...
Oh well. Good luck with school ya'll.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Sunday, January 6, 2008
How to forgive.
Nice email. Again. Ending doesn't really link to title, but who cares.
One day a while back, a man, his heart heavy with grief, was walking
in the woods. As he thought about his life this day, he knew many
things were not right. He thought about those who had lied about him
back when he had a job. His thoughts turned to those who had stolen his
things and cheated him. He remembered family that had passed on.
His mind turned to the illness he had that no one could cure. His very soul
was filled with anger, resentment and frustration. Standing there this day,
searching for answers he could not find, knowing all else had failed him, he
knelt at the base of an old oak tree to seek the one he knew would always be
there. And with tears in his eyes, he prayed: 'Lord - You have done wonderful
things for me in this life. You have told me to do many things for you, and I
happily obeyed. Today, you have told me to forgive. I am sad, Lord, because I cannot.
I don't know how. It is not fair Lord. I didn't deserve these wrongs that were
done against me and I shouldn't have to forgive. As perfect as your way is
Lord, this one thing I cannot do, for I don't know how to forgive. My anger is
so deep Lord, I fear I may not hear you, but I pray that you teach me to do
this one thing I cannot do - Teach me To Forgive.' As he knelt there in the
quiet shade of that old oak tree, he felt something fall onto his shoulder. He
opened his eyes. Out of the corner of one eye, he saw something red on his
shirt. He could not turn to see what it was because where the oak tree had been
was a large square piece of wood in the ground. He raised his head and saw two
feet held to the wood with a large spike through them. He raised his head more,
and tears came to his eyes as he saw Jesus hanging on a cross. He saw spikes in
His hands, a gash in His side, a torn and battered body, deep thorns sunk into
His head. Finally he saw the suffering and pain on His precious face. As their eyes
met, the man's tears turned to sobbing, and Jesus began to speak. 'Have you
ever told a lie?' He asked? The man answered - 'yes, Lord.' 'Have you ever been
given too much change and kept it?' The man answered - ' yes. Lord.' And the
man sobbed more and more. 'Have you ever taken something from work that wasn't
yours?' Jesus asked? And the man answered - 'yes, Lord.' 'Have you ever sworn,
using my Father's name in vain? ' The man, crying now, answered - 'yes, Lord.'
As Jesus asked many more times, 'Have you ever'? The man's crying became
uncontrollable, for he could only answer - 'yes, Lord.' Then Jesus turned His
head from one side to the other, and the man felt something fall on his other
shoulder. He looked and saw that it was the blood of Jesus. When he looked back
up, his eyes met those of Jesus, and there was a look of love the man had never
seen or known before. Jesus said, 'I didn't deserve this either, but I forgive
you.'
It may be hard to see how you're
going to get through something, but
when you look back in life, you realize how true this statement is.
Read the following line slowly and let it sink in.
If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
One day a while back, a man, his heart heavy with grief, was walking
in the woods. As he thought about his life this day, he knew many
things were not right. He thought about those who had lied about him
back when he had a job. His thoughts turned to those who had stolen his
things and cheated him. He remembered family that had passed on.
His mind turned to the illness he had that no one could cure. His very soul
was filled with anger, resentment and frustration. Standing there this day,
searching for answers he could not find, knowing all else had failed him, he
knelt at the base of an old oak tree to seek the one he knew would always be
there. And with tears in his eyes, he prayed: 'Lord - You have done wonderful
things for me in this life. You have told me to do many things for you, and I
happily obeyed. Today, you have told me to forgive. I am sad, Lord, because I cannot.
I don't know how. It is not fair Lord. I didn't deserve these wrongs that were
done against me and I shouldn't have to forgive. As perfect as your way is
Lord, this one thing I cannot do, for I don't know how to forgive. My anger is
so deep Lord, I fear I may not hear you, but I pray that you teach me to do
this one thing I cannot do - Teach me To Forgive.' As he knelt there in the
quiet shade of that old oak tree, he felt something fall onto his shoulder. He
opened his eyes. Out of the corner of one eye, he saw something red on his
shirt. He could not turn to see what it was because where the oak tree had been
was a large square piece of wood in the ground. He raised his head and saw two
feet held to the wood with a large spike through them. He raised his head more,
and tears came to his eyes as he saw Jesus hanging on a cross. He saw spikes in
His hands, a gash in His side, a torn and battered body, deep thorns sunk into
His head. Finally he saw the suffering and pain on His precious face. As their eyes
met, the man's tears turned to sobbing, and Jesus began to speak. 'Have you
ever told a lie?' He asked? The man answered - 'yes, Lord.' 'Have you ever been
given too much change and kept it?' The man answered - ' yes. Lord.' And the
man sobbed more and more. 'Have you ever taken something from work that wasn't
yours?' Jesus asked? And the man answered - 'yes, Lord.' 'Have you ever sworn,
using my Father's name in vain? ' The man, crying now, answered - 'yes, Lord.'
As Jesus asked many more times, 'Have you ever'? The man's crying became
uncontrollable, for he could only answer - 'yes, Lord.' Then Jesus turned His
head from one side to the other, and the man felt something fall on his other
shoulder. He looked and saw that it was the blood of Jesus. When he looked back
up, his eyes met those of Jesus, and there was a look of love the man had never
seen or known before. Jesus said, 'I didn't deserve this either, but I forgive
you.'
It may be hard to see how you're
going to get through something, but
when you look back in life, you realize how true this statement is.
Read the following line slowly and let it sink in.
If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
The difference between Heaven and Hell.
Another nice email. I'm leaving soon so bye all! See ya on friday!
A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, ' Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.'
The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in.
In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew, which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful. But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths. The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering .
The Lord said, ' You have seen Hell.'
They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking.
The holy man said, 'I don't understand.'
'It is simple,' said the Lord ' It requires but one skill. You see they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves.'
Ok. That's it.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, ' Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.'
The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in.
In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew, which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful. But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths. The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering .
The Lord said, ' You have seen Hell.'
They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking.
The holy man said, 'I don't understand.'
'It is simple,' said the Lord ' It requires but one skill. You see they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves.'
Ok. That's it.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Botak Jones! (:
Went to Botak Jones for lunch today. The food was great. STUFFED JALEPENOS! I think thats how you spell it...
Con carne...minced meat with jalepenos, onions, and some other stuff in some cool mexican tasting sauce. WOOO. My favourite still!
Hahaha.
This is torturous. I swear I'll never make it through. You're on my mind all the time. ):
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Con carne...minced meat with jalepenos, onions, and some other stuff in some cool mexican tasting sauce. WOOO. My favourite still!
Hahaha.
This is torturous. I swear I'll never make it through. You're on my mind all the time. ):
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Nine and a half hours more.
9 1/2 hours before departure to Genting. Shall exhaust myself for the long car ride.
Mum's not letting me bring my lappy. If there are any changes, you'd quite obviously see. xD
But I never really found Genting very cold. I sweated in Genting before. Without a jacket. In the monsoon period. >.<
Oh well. At least I SHOULD have something to blog about when I get back. And I SHOULD be able to get some writing done.
Don't miss me! Haha
9 1/2 hours to departure and I'm missing you already. This is gonna be torture.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
Mum's not letting me bring my lappy. If there are any changes, you'd quite obviously see. xD
But I never really found Genting very cold. I sweated in Genting before. Without a jacket. In the monsoon period. >.<
Oh well. At least I SHOULD have something to blog about when I get back. And I SHOULD be able to get some writing done.
Don't miss me! Haha
9 1/2 hours to departure and I'm missing you already. This is gonna be torture.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
And so it draws to a close...And so it begins.
Sayonara 2007.
And the year 2008 kicks off!
Could hear my neighbours making a hell lot of noise when I went down to wish my dad. Tsk. Kids these days. *Shakes head*
Anyway, the year has been off to a great start! Yes, and I hope it'll stay that way. I have a feeling 2008 and I will be great friends. *Nods*
WOOO!
Okay. I'm going mad. xD
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY THE YEAR AHEAD BE A BLESSED ONE FOR ALL OF YOU, FILLED WITH JOY, LAUGHTER, AND JUST ENOUGH SADNESS TO MAKE EVERYTHING ELSE A THOUSAND TIMES MORE BEAUTIFUL!
Besides, we'd never grow quickly enough without those sad but impactful occasions.
Haha. Not thinking straight.
I WANT ALCOHOL!
Oh well.
Hmm...New Year Resolutions. Haven't really thought about the NYRs. I guess the first one would be to actually come up with resolutions. Haha. Hopefully I can at least keep that. Oh wait. I can!
1. Bully Daryl less.
2. Actually get some academic work done.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
And the year 2008 kicks off!
Could hear my neighbours making a hell lot of noise when I went down to wish my dad. Tsk. Kids these days. *Shakes head*
Anyway, the year has been off to a great start! Yes, and I hope it'll stay that way. I have a feeling 2008 and I will be great friends. *Nods*
WOOO!
Okay. I'm going mad. xD
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY THE YEAR AHEAD BE A BLESSED ONE FOR ALL OF YOU, FILLED WITH JOY, LAUGHTER, AND JUST ENOUGH SADNESS TO MAKE EVERYTHING ELSE A THOUSAND TIMES MORE BEAUTIFUL!
Besides, we'd never grow quickly enough without those sad but impactful occasions.
Haha. Not thinking straight.
I WANT ALCOHOL!
Oh well.
Hmm...New Year Resolutions. Haven't really thought about the NYRs. I guess the first one would be to actually come up with resolutions. Haha. Hopefully I can at least keep that. Oh wait. I can!
1. Bully Daryl less.
2. Actually get some academic work done.
Ja'ne!
-Ade-
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