July 10, 2008
Dear Self,
Who would have thought that two nice ladies who popped by today would have such an impact on your day?? Those two nice ladies came knocking on your door with a very noble intention of “leaving you with a thought and to share something encouraging”
I think they are really brave, not many have the courage to go knocking on people’s doors and strike up conversations with perfect strangers. But you’re a friendly perfect stranger who just woke up…so maybe you were less challenging?? :)
But I digress…
The thought went something like “Do you value God’s education as much as your own earthly education?” for they knew that you were a student.
Great question… So melisa loh, do you??
I leave you with the verses they left you.
“Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.” Psalm 119:97-100
(C: melo
July 9, 2008
It’s been quite a while since i’ve sought the approval of another and hence, it was a shocker when i found myself doing just that today.
I attempted (i did like close to 50 turns) the “cross-hand” technique of turning today. Left turns, right turns, sharp turns, wide turns…etc, i did them all today. And after each successful turn, i found myself waiting to hear the instructor say, “Well done!”, “Good!” or “Good job!”. And flash me a smile with all that yellow teeth.
When those words were uttered, i found my heart smiling, and i’d be really confident during the next turn. But when he failed to do so, i’d begin to panic. I’d ask “Erm..Sir, was that okie?”
What a loser i know…but it came so naturally that i didn’t even notice it till post dinner!!
And to think that i actually thought i was past the age when the opinions or the approvals of others no longer mattered to me. Perhaps this whole driving thing is completely new and therefore i’m looking for some assurance?? But then again…that wasn’t really what was going on in my head this morning..I was seeking approval and assurance.
Dont’ get me wrong, i’m not condemning the need for assurance, but when it borders on approval, then it’s a cause of concern. Because the only approval that i’m suppose to be after is God’s.
Watch yourself! :)
July 3, 2008
But before that…I’ve changed my mind, decided that the green was a little painful on the eyes (at least for me).
Anyway, i just watched my 2nd episode of The Showdown toady and i’ve decided that it would be my last. The link is here if you don’t know what i’m talking about: http://theshowdown.mediacorptv.sg/
Here’s why:
The first time i watched it, the deejays were super harsh on patricia mok; saying that she’s ugly and that her mouth is too big and all. That’s just mean! A person can’t help the way the person looks (except for plastic surgery of course). But this is a game show lah, it has nothing to do with her physical appearance. Moreover, beauty is in the eye of the beholder…and for that matter, i think she looks pleasant enough.
Then today’s episode featured the Underdogs - the erm…”rejects” of showbiz or in nicer terms, the ”famous for the wrong reasons” individuals. They made a mistake and the game master lashed out “WHERE ON EARTH DID YOU GET THESE GUYS?”. The tone and the implications of that statement is just uncalled for. The other team didn’t do any better but the game master didn’t say anything to that degree. Basically, today’s episode just featured those individuals making a mockery and a fool out of themselves.
So people, why the need for such things?? Why must we put down others just for entertainment sake?? Is that even entertainment to begin with?? How funny is it laughing at the downfall of others?? Or to watch others being made a fool of…
This is entire different from Mr Bean type of comedy, the latter is a character or a persona being taken on. The first is a mockery made out of that person.
That’s just plain mean. Or am i just being sensitive?
July 3, 2008
I’ve decided to join the bandwagon of going green, LITERALLY :)
July 2, 2008
The first driving lesson today was spent with a newbie instructor. How did i know? His instructor was supervising him. Haha!!
Honestly, i was a little peeved initially. I mean, HELLO? I’m paying $59.92 for each session!! Shouldn’t i be getting someone more experienced?? But after a while, i begin to realise something quite cool!
Besides the fact that it was almost the blind leading the blind, it was a freshie leading another freshie…how exciting yes??
Plus, it’s not that bad…all the stuff/instructions should be fresh in his head. And he was making an effort to make the lesson entertaining, from cracking lame jokes to narrating his driving experience in hope of ‘inspiring(?)’ me. And perhaps, at the same time, butter his instructor :)
So, after lesson #1, melisa loh has learnt:
a) Freshie leading freshie ain’t that bad after all
b) Driving = risking melisa loh’s life…i entered the lane with on-coming traffic and made my heart skip many many beats
c) I dislike being horn-ed at. Someone did it today in the circuit ’Be nice people! i’m new!! And the fact that you’re still in the circuit says a lot about you as well!!’
d) Driving at a speed of 20km/hr is strangely comforting…altho it must be frustrating for the fellas behind. But then again, i’m in front! So just ‘guai-guai’ stay behind and wait patiently.
In conclusion, melisa loh should attend more lessons. I think practise would do me much good.
