1. Girls, if you're in a love triangle with two freaks....you have a shot at Kirsten Stewarts job.
2. If you're in love with one freak at an inappropriate age, the Time Travelers Wife suits you more.(gotta love Rachel Mcadams though)
3. Mike Campton: Hey anyone wonder why tennis players always look hot?
Aaron Choi: Cos they're always wearing caps and you can't see their face.
4. If you're ever in KPDE and a small prepped-up kid says 'hi' to you...that ain't a kid, that's Chin Kee.
5.Recently, I find myself needing to accomplish a lot of things....but then again procrastinators are the leaders of TOMORROW!!!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
MyProm Night
After having mixed feelings on how my Human mot seminar went, i decided that I needed to go and sleep (b4 that i played a few rounds of chess with Jie Hwa,pretty good !beat me twice). So when I woke up it was already 530 and so i decided against goin for the ADP Thankgiving event...so sorry guys, im sure it went well.
Anyway just wanted to post up some pictures on the ball--here u go...
(Photos are all jumbled up between prom, afterparty and afterwards)
Aww 'come on' eka...come back here and show me how to dance
Outside 'space' (hotel slippers = ernests)
Edwin and eka
Julia ,Grace wong and Christine
Morning after..not sure wat ernest is doing, looks kinda wrong though
morning after
This was after sending a certain drunk aisar home..we werent really in our rite minds either
edwin,me and christine(furthest away)....I was sleeping like dat so dat eka cud fit at the bottom of the bed
Ernest showing me da rite way to dance
Edwin and eka
Julia ,Grace wong and Christine
Morning after..not sure wat ernest is doing, looks kinda wrong though
morning after
This was after sending a certain drunk aisar home..we werent really in our rite minds either
edwin,me and christine(furthest away)....I was sleeping like dat so dat eka cud fit at the bottom of the bed
Ernest showing me da rite way to dance
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Spell it out for me
Dawn yearns idleness, night guilt.
In nothingness, sanity instills dire embitterment.
HELP uni is really a drag.
But I'll get through.....trust me...I'm better than that.
And Jo-ann so will you...smiles
In nothingness, sanity instills dire embitterment.
HELP uni is really a drag.
But I'll get through.....trust me...I'm better than that.
And Jo-ann so will you...smiles
Friday, October 30, 2009
Birthday Cake Convo
Sister:Hey why did they only give you 6 candles?(refering to the bakery)
Aaron: woahhhh....its a s-candle(scandal)!!!!!
Sister:................... not funny
at least one of us was laughing
Aaron: woahhhh....its a s-candle(scandal)!!!!!
Sister:................... not funny
at least one of us was laughing
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Comic-al
Aaron(pls help me think of a name) waking up from a nap after having little sleep for the past few days had an OS(Oh Shit) moment after discovering the condition of his eyes. The worst part was he had a date that night with a girl he just met.
*Click to enlarge
Sorry smudged her nose a little bit......smiles
*Click to enlarge
Sorry smudged her nose a little bit......smiles
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ikea after college
Spent the time after college with julia, christine and eka at ikea.
Julia has this thing for Ikea after 500 of summer, she was pretty hyped up walking into the store, though we were kinda goin backwards, i bet the movie scenes were flashing through her mind everywhere we turned.
Christine was quite clueless bout all the hype cos she hasnt seen the movie, she was pretty cool bout it though.
Eka was just making jokes at everything he saw.
And I, well was just laughing at eka and tagging along as I normally do. Cant say I didnt have a sense of novelty bout the place though, after watchin the 500 days of summer.
Had a good day....smiles
Anyway I found a female version of Jason Mraz on you-tube.........awesome
Tristan Prettyman
With Jason Mraz
Julia has this thing for Ikea after 500 of summer, she was pretty hyped up walking into the store, though we were kinda goin backwards, i bet the movie scenes were flashing through her mind everywhere we turned.
Christine was quite clueless bout all the hype cos she hasnt seen the movie, she was pretty cool bout it though.
Eka was just making jokes at everything he saw.
And I, well was just laughing at eka and tagging along as I normally do. Cant say I didnt have a sense of novelty bout the place though, after watchin the 500 days of summer.
Had a good day....smiles
Anyway I found a female version of Jason Mraz on you-tube.........awesome
Tristan Prettyman
With Jason Mraz
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Guys most important priorities(probably)
Aaron: Dude, when are u gonna get Winning Eleven?(In english :football video game)
Julian: Dunno le
Aaron: Eh why u scared i trash u ah?
Julian: U trash me?....righttttttt....after what happened last time, u not shy ah?(Granted, he beat me quite badly)
Aaron: eh seriouslah......when u gonna get it?
Julian: Dunno la....If i get it, i'll play too much than i wont have a job le
Aaron: But....................... U wud have Winning Eleven......
Julian: Hmmm.........Trueeeeeee
This conversation happened a while back ago........Julian's a really good friend of mine......this probably shows you why.....we have the same mindset.
Julian: Dunno le
Aaron: Eh why u scared i trash u ah?
Julian: U trash me?....righttttttt....after what happened last time, u not shy ah?(Granted, he beat me quite badly)
Aaron: eh seriouslah......when u gonna get it?
Julian: Dunno la....If i get it, i'll play too much than i wont have a job le
Aaron: But....................... U wud have Winning Eleven......
Julian: Hmmm.........Trueeeeeee
This conversation happened a while back ago........Julian's a really good friend of mine......this probably shows you why.....we have the same mindset.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
500 hundred days of summer
I know this may look like an awkward moment within the movie but it really wasn't. In fact its actually my favourite part. Tom's drawing the view of the city onto Summers arm, which I thought was really very sweet.
I actually really loved this movie, though it left me abit depressed at the end. Yet it was bitter-sweet, if you catch my drift....................
I actually really loved this movie, though it left me abit depressed at the end. Yet it was bitter-sweet, if you catch my drift....................
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Contentment
Contentment doesnt come from having more, it comes from knowing what you have is enough.
-aaron choi-
The toughest semester yet............................grrrr
-aaron choi-
The toughest semester yet............................grrrr
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Fallen for a thriteen year old
Nora Foss al-Jabri
This was when she was 11
have to admit she looks and sound more like a 16 year old
This was when she was 11
have to admit she looks and sound more like a 16 year old
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Throwing Rubbish at Your Opponents
Saturday, July 11, 2009
This Wandering Heart
This Wandering Heart
Life, the treasure so illusive,
How many have searched and failed?
Will it never be found?
The wine of which will fill this empty cup,
And finally relieve us from the void shell of mere existence.
To be significant,
To be secure,
Valued higher than the gold of the Spaniards,
Of greater exhilaration than the waters of the Niagra.
Oh how one attempts to search for love,
To satisfy all that is human,
Yet in the moment of silent contemplation,
Be it revealed from the Grace of the Saviour,
Through one’s prayer of salvation.
Let this Wandering Heart,
Come to the gates of goodness,
Where there lies within the shelter of life,
Built by the precious stones of significance and security,
Laid on the foundation of Unfailing Love,
Imagined by the ingenuity of the passionate Architect.
(Aaron Choi)
The poem is specific to a single person(though it can be taken from a more general point of view)
Hope your reading this.....smiles
Life, the treasure so illusive,
How many have searched and failed?
Will it never be found?
The wine of which will fill this empty cup,
And finally relieve us from the void shell of mere existence.
To be significant,
To be secure,
Valued higher than the gold of the Spaniards,
Of greater exhilaration than the waters of the Niagra.
Oh how one attempts to search for love,
To satisfy all that is human,
Yet in the moment of silent contemplation,
Be it revealed from the Grace of the Saviour,
Through one’s prayer of salvation.
Let this Wandering Heart,
Come to the gates of goodness,
Where there lies within the shelter of life,
Built by the precious stones of significance and security,
Laid on the foundation of Unfailing Love,
Imagined by the ingenuity of the passionate Architect.
(Aaron Choi)
The poem is specific to a single person(though it can be taken from a more general point of view)
Hope your reading this.....smiles
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
illness bugs my liberty
With my sociology exam finished, i should be a temporary free man...but I came down with something and I currently disgust myself.
Anyway, the other night i was at Williams(the mamak).....and as a normal habit of mine to survey places that i go to before i sit, just in case theres someone i know or if someone is carrying a bomb or something, i would know......just to be observant of my surroundings .
Now doing my normal stuff,i noticed that people began looking back at me as if an alien fell from the sky......now i swear, my face doesnt give a horny smile or something, its just blank.
I dont understand i use to do it all the time when i was younger, nobody seemed to care(i liked it that way)..maybe my height gives it away now.
Ok guys heres the solution...everytime we hangout somewhere or something....just tell me to look down.
Anyway, the other night i was at Williams(the mamak).....and as a normal habit of mine to survey places that i go to before i sit, just in case theres someone i know or if someone is carrying a bomb or something, i would know......just to be observant of my surroundings .
Now doing my normal stuff,i noticed that people began looking back at me as if an alien fell from the sky......now i swear, my face doesnt give a horny smile or something, its just blank.
I dont understand i use to do it all the time when i was younger, nobody seemed to care(i liked it that way)..maybe my height gives it away now.
Ok guys heres the solution...everytime we hangout somewhere or something....just tell me to look down.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Man's Guide
Found this off a friends blog(pirated)...really true stuff.
Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!
Please note.. these are all numbered "1 "
ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon
or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials..
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have noidea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong.
We know you are lying, but i t is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really .
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball
or golf.
1... You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!
Please note.. these are all numbered "1 "
ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon
or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials..
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have noidea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong.
We know you are lying, but i t is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really .
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball
or golf.
1... You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Pick up lines
After idlely goin through the web for some form of entertainment i finnally found something that gave me some amusement(as strange as that sounds).....funky pick up lines...yeah
try some of these out...just might work
1.Do you believe in love at first sight, or should i walk by again?
2.You see my friend over there? [Point to friend who sheepishly waves from afar] He wants to know if YOU think I'M cute?
3.Do you have a boyfriend? No. Want one?(if yes: Want another one?)
4.The only thing your eyes haven't told me is your name
5.Excuse me, I think you have something in your eye. Oh wait, it's just a sparkle.
6.I don't have a library card, but do you mind if I check you out?
ok guys...anyone up for a tag team?im sure these will work......:)
this would totally be our my outfit to pick up chiqs wei......wooohoooo
Tag team anyone?
try some of these out...just might work
1.Do you believe in love at first sight, or should i walk by again?
2.You see my friend over there? [Point to friend who sheepishly waves from afar] He wants to know if YOU think I'M cute?
3.Do you have a boyfriend? No. Want one?(if yes: Want another one?)
4.The only thing your eyes haven't told me is your name
5.Excuse me, I think you have something in your eye. Oh wait, it's just a sparkle.
6.I don't have a library card, but do you mind if I check you out?
ok guys...anyone up for a tag team?im sure these will work......:)
this would totally be our my outfit to pick up chiqs wei......wooohoooo
Tag team anyone?
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
listen to this
"Beautiful Disaster"
And she would change everything, everything just ask her.
Caught in the in between of beautiful disaster,
And she needs someone to take her home.
The whole song kinda reminds me of someone.
Jon McLaughlin
If you peeps remember this was the guy singing "so close" in enchanted
really amazing musician and a pretty cool dude
seriously
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Lately
Hey guys,
If some of you have been finding me extra annoying lately....really sorry, I absolutely agree.......dun feel shy in telling me to be quiet or something(as nice as possible).
Been feeling rather disorganized and in a daze. Infact im making jokes that even I dont think is funny(believe it anot thats really unusual, considering the jokes I normally make).
On another note,
I saw the nicest thing today.See, this car was trying to park somewhere near an exit bar in the UOA compound and was having real problems, even more because he was holding up a considerable line trying to exit.
What happen was the guy behind him, instead of shouting, honking wildly or showing a middle finger,he got out of his mercedes, wave a friendly smile at the other cars behind him and started directing/assisting the car trying to park in to the parking space. I thought that was really nice of him. The world needs more people like that. People who are willing to help instead of sit complain (even if he had every right to).
Lastly,bout the ManU vs Barcelona final.....im glad that Henry finally got a Champions League medal....though i think that the only reason Barcelona won was because Fletcher wasnt playing.
If some of you have been finding me extra annoying lately....really sorry, I absolutely agree.......dun feel shy in telling me to be quiet or something(as nice as possible).
Been feeling rather disorganized and in a daze. Infact im making jokes that even I dont think is funny(believe it anot thats really unusual, considering the jokes I normally make).
On another note,
I saw the nicest thing today.See, this car was trying to park somewhere near an exit bar in the UOA compound and was having real problems, even more because he was holding up a considerable line trying to exit.
What happen was the guy behind him, instead of shouting, honking wildly or showing a middle finger,he got out of his mercedes, wave a friendly smile at the other cars behind him and started directing/assisting the car trying to park in to the parking space. I thought that was really nice of him. The world needs more people like that. People who are willing to help instead of sit complain (even if he had every right to).
Lastly,bout the ManU vs Barcelona final.....im glad that Henry finally got a Champions League medal....though i think that the only reason Barcelona won was because Fletcher wasnt playing.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Habits of Solitude
So after I was done banging my head into a wall because of what happened to arsenal last night, I decided to concentrate on more happy things in my life....well like several habits I acquired while spending the last few weeks at home.
1.I wake up every evening, with a big smile on my face(All American Rejects).Truth be told i'm not lying. My usual wake up hours is from 2 to 4 in the afternoon during the hols.
2.watchin older movies(like Oceans 13)...which were pretty good actually.
3.Now this is recent, I started taking walks in the park nearby.....its really nice.I mean if one is going to be alone might as well spend it with the breeze,the trees, the grass and the birds....really awesome.
4.I got some extra time to play with my dog.My dog is 13 years old by the way,he really doesnt have alot more time left.
Thats him in the middle...begging for food from dad and my sister.
One more shot.
Really love my dog. Hey Jo, my dog also has bangs...hahahahaha
5.Did some other productive things like pastel art and reading and watching more movies.
Here's a rare sample of my pastel art....rare because you probably wouldnt get me to show any other ever again. Incomplete though.
So really......I'm rooting for liverpool to win the title now...aaarrararrghghghghg...how cud this happennnnnnnn!!!!!!!!
1.I wake up every evening, with a big smile on my face(All American Rejects).Truth be told i'm not lying. My usual wake up hours is from 2 to 4 in the afternoon during the hols.
2.watchin older movies(like Oceans 13)...which were pretty good actually.
3.Now this is recent, I started taking walks in the park nearby.....its really nice.I mean if one is going to be alone might as well spend it with the breeze,the trees, the grass and the birds....really awesome.
4.I got some extra time to play with my dog.My dog is 13 years old by the way,he really doesnt have alot more time left.
Thats him in the middle...begging for food from dad and my sister.
One more shot.
Really love my dog. Hey Jo, my dog also has bangs...hahahahaha
5.Did some other productive things like pastel art and reading and watching more movies.
Here's a rare sample of my pastel art....rare because you probably wouldnt get me to show any other ever again. Incomplete though.
So really......I'm rooting for liverpool to win the title now...aaarrararrghghghghg...how cud this happennnnnnnn!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Romance in Writing
Charming people always seem to be able to string a couple of words together right out of the top of their heads in order to give an answer that most would regard in high esteem. Flattering and amusing are their quick witted responses and are usually the components to their enormous romantic appeal. Such charm can be found in some writers who have similar capabilities when transfering their smooth language onto a piece of paper. They are as attractive and appealing when read as well as heard. Undoubtedly most romance films that engage our hearts rather than our lust(dare I say for men too)have a noticable connection to romantic people who can write well.Allow me to take a few examples:
Starting with the Notebook(as if the name itself doesn't give it away). However the part which I really wanted to bring into attention was the 365 letters Noah wrote to Allie.Thats one for each day of a year. Thats making a life pouring your heart out on paper everyday for a year(now thats something).
Hitch. The witty Sarah Melas(Eva Mendes) is a gossip columnist.
27 Dresses. The annoying yet always right Kevin Doyle(James Marseden) is a writer.
Lastly "Definitely, Maybe". William Hayes(Ryan Reynolds) is a speech writer and how about the most charming Natasha Rose aka Summer Hartley(Rachel Weisz) who is also a writer.(I really enjoyed this movie).
By now you might probably notice my admiration of those who can write well and perhaps a slight infatuation if a good writer is female. If one is planning to make a career in writing being attractively charming would most probably follow(I bet future magazine columnist Julia Low would agree to that).
Hey, I think I'm realisticly decent in my writing.....I should be charming and attractive by now.....whats going wrong?
P.S. I'm only doing this because I got too much time on my hands.
P.S. Someone take me out pls.
Starting with the Notebook(as if the name itself doesn't give it away). However the part which I really wanted to bring into attention was the 365 letters Noah wrote to Allie.Thats one for each day of a year. Thats making a life pouring your heart out on paper everyday for a year(now thats something).
Hitch. The witty Sarah Melas(Eva Mendes) is a gossip columnist.
27 Dresses. The annoying yet always right Kevin Doyle(James Marseden) is a writer.
Lastly "Definitely, Maybe". William Hayes(Ryan Reynolds) is a speech writer and how about the most charming Natasha Rose aka Summer Hartley(Rachel Weisz) who is also a writer.(I really enjoyed this movie).
By now you might probably notice my admiration of those who can write well and perhaps a slight infatuation if a good writer is female. If one is planning to make a career in writing being attractively charming would most probably follow(I bet future magazine columnist Julia Low would agree to that).
Hey, I think I'm realisticly decent in my writing.....I should be charming and attractive by now.....whats going wrong?
P.S. I'm only doing this because I got too much time on my hands.
P.S. Someone take me out pls.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Boyishly Handsome
I was at a friends(Yi Han) birthday outing last night and it was really nice hanging out with old friends. However the most memorable moment of the night came with a conversation i had with a girl there(I don't know her), went abit like this:
Girl: How old are you?(first thing she said to me all night...not a good conversation started)
Aaron: I'm 19 just like the rest of the guys( A little bit stunned)
Girl: Oh i thought you were 13!!. I think its the braces and the way you dress
Aaron: ..............................(extremely stunned). I must be boyishly handsome then (forcing back the shock/slight embarrassment and acting as charming as I could have been at the time).
Girl:(amidst the crowds laughter at the last remark)your cute!!!(trying to cover up I guess)
Later I found out she was 16 and was even more stunned and embarrassed. She really wasnt the charming type though, if you get my drift.
But I guess out of all of this, I can't complain too much though. Typically because most of the celebrity personalities I admire do have that boyish look/charm namely:
Mr, Ryan Reynolds
Mr, James Marsden
and Mr, Mathew Perry
Unsurprisingly the term "Boyishly Handsome" was one i took from a movie starred by Ryan Reynolds called "Definately, Maybe". So you can see why I should'nt be too disappointed with some pointing out my young look. James Marsden's 35 by the way.
Lastly, I was wearing a double layer with a shirt on the inside and a T-shirt outside....I thought i looked decently mature!!
Girl: How old are you?(first thing she said to me all night...not a good conversation started)
Aaron: I'm 19 just like the rest of the guys( A little bit stunned)
Girl: Oh i thought you were 13!!. I think its the braces and the way you dress
Aaron: ..............................(extremely stunned). I must be boyishly handsome then (forcing back the shock/slight embarrassment and acting as charming as I could have been at the time).
Girl:(amidst the crowds laughter at the last remark)your cute!!!(trying to cover up I guess)
Later I found out she was 16 and was even more stunned and embarrassed. She really wasnt the charming type though, if you get my drift.
But I guess out of all of this, I can't complain too much though. Typically because most of the celebrity personalities I admire do have that boyish look/charm namely:
Mr, Ryan Reynolds
Mr, James Marsden
and Mr, Mathew Perry
Unsurprisingly the term "Boyishly Handsome" was one i took from a movie starred by Ryan Reynolds called "Definately, Maybe". So you can see why I should'nt be too disappointed with some pointing out my young look. James Marsden's 35 by the way.
Lastly, I was wearing a double layer with a shirt on the inside and a T-shirt outside....I thought i looked decently mature!!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Thrilling yet fustrating
Monday, April 20, 2009
Wow
In regard to the title of the blog i felt that this was most appropriate........I had an "in your face" moment...really had to swallow my gut because of my first impression.
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
Aarghhh....Darn Chelsea
Nevermind still got champions league......
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Real Love?
Love , a word so broad the Greeks had four to explain the different kinds. Storge (Family affection), Eros (Romance), Philia (Friendship) and Agape (Unconditional Love). Agape is perhaps the most appealing.
Easter to Christians is a reminder of the day Jesus rose again after being crucified on the cross.
Cliche? Perhaps to some. Even more when most don't understand the need for such to happen(Jesus dying and coming back to life, well confusions mostly at the dying part). Thus allow me to explain.
Imagine a murderer on death row awaiting his fate. The prison guard walks up to the cell and stuffs the key into the lock and turns it. The criminal worried now, though he wasn't before. He thought to himself "well, all these years I've been telling myself life doesn't matter to me........guess I was wrong". He stands up.
The guards eyes stares at him piercingly as the door opens. To the amazement of the convict, the guard says:
"Your free to go, someone else decided to take place......your father", the guard explains with some anger.
Lets face it, in our lifetime we've done and thought of a lot of horrible, unnatural and utterly disgusting things. The passing mark for God can only be perfection and we've failed miserably. Thus, God to show us how much he loves us( agape), takes the punishment of our failures on the cross. That practically makes us the convict and Him the father in the analogy.
This so that we could start again, to make us new. This time with His help, hence failing woudn't be an issue. The beauty of the story is Easter, Jesus rose again (No tragedy there).
Not long after that,went up into heaven (but thats a story for another day)
Watch as He made all things new!!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Shark's Fin Soup and Global Warming
Two friends at a former college mate's wedding dinner looked at the second dish on the menu and saw Shark's Fin Soup written on it. Tim remembering that CS doesn't take the dish for an ethical reason turns to address him :-
Tim: CS, why don't you take Shark's Fin Soup ? After all, the sharks already dead and you won't change anything even if you skip the dish.
CS: Why are we trying to cut down on pollution? After all, Global Warming is already at it's peak, might as well just continue to pollute and wait to die.
Integrity is not the ultimate outcome of collective societal acts, rather the consciuos decision made by each individual to do whats right- Aaron Choi
*the outcome will follow
Tim: CS, why don't you take Shark's Fin Soup ? After all, the sharks already dead and you won't change anything even if you skip the dish.
CS: Why are we trying to cut down on pollution? After all, Global Warming is already at it's peak, might as well just continue to pollute and wait to die.
Integrity is not the ultimate outcome of collective societal acts, rather the consciuos decision made by each individual to do whats right- Aaron Choi
*the outcome will follow
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