Wednesday, January 12, 2011
NEW YEAR, NEW BLOG!
Like the new header? I made it on a Photoshop-like browser application called Sumo Paint. Try it out. I was messing around with it but it ended up looking pretty neat. Also changed the layout a bit. Note that it's a BLOG instead of a BLAWG now... Yup, we've grown up too!
Monday, January 3, 2011
CONGRATS ASSHOLE
So this dude stopped talking to me because I expressed my opinions about religion. As in -- I think it's bullshit.
And this dude told me he was an agnostic.... That he wasn't convinced much by any religion. What the fuck is your problem then?
Things were fine at first. We talked about our experiences helping out at rehab centers. I shared an experience I had visiting an elderly rehab center for people with neurological disorders with my church youth group. We tried sharing the "good news" with a group of elderly men playing poker. Didn't go very well. One of them was immediately pissed that we brought up the issue. "Jesus loves you!" we told him. "Oh yeah? Where was God when I lost my leg in 'nam?? Don't talk to me about no loving God..." And he was right.
Shortly afterwards we decided to sing a few songs to some of the elderly in the main hall.
Anyhow, never did I mention I was a card-carrying atheist, which led this guy to believe I was a Christian. I was very quick to correct him. And... sure... I might as well give my two cents about religion, right?
He never replied. Did I come off as confrontational? No. And why would he be offended?? I guess he's just embraced that "politically correct" mentality --If it sounds like it would offend other people, I guess I'll just go ahead and act offended-- Why not think for yourself, you tool!!
Pathetic.
And this dude told me he was an agnostic.... That he wasn't convinced much by any religion. What the fuck is your problem then?
Things were fine at first. We talked about our experiences helping out at rehab centers. I shared an experience I had visiting an elderly rehab center for people with neurological disorders with my church youth group. We tried sharing the "good news" with a group of elderly men playing poker. Didn't go very well. One of them was immediately pissed that we brought up the issue. "Jesus loves you!" we told him. "Oh yeah? Where was God when I lost my leg in 'nam?? Don't talk to me about no loving God..." And he was right.
Shortly afterwards we decided to sing a few songs to some of the elderly in the main hall.
Anyhow, never did I mention I was a card-carrying atheist, which led this guy to believe I was a Christian. I was very quick to correct him. And... sure... I might as well give my two cents about religion, right?
He never replied. Did I come off as confrontational? No. And why would he be offended?? I guess he's just embraced that "politically correct" mentality --If it sounds like it would offend other people, I guess I'll just go ahead and act offended-- Why not think for yourself, you tool!!
Pathetic.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
2011
New Year. I don't know if I'll keep updating this blog much... But things sure seem uneventful around here. At least I don't have the energy I once had.
Lots of challenges, insecurities, and painful decisions made 2010 a difficult year for me. I do not know what the future holds... but things look dim. However hard things get though, I'll never give up hope. I'll always have the strength and fortitude to live my life with dignity, and I'll always remember those who brought so much joy to my life, those who cared enough to know the real me. I couldn't bear to part from you, but if that be the case, know that you are loved and that I'm incredibly fortunate to be your trusted friend. Maybe things will be different... but uncertainty, like a deep fog, conceals the path before me. No one can help me, thought they wish they could. My weary legs must take me beyond the fog.... where the unknown awaits.
I must do this alone.
Lots of challenges, insecurities, and painful decisions made 2010 a difficult year for me. I do not know what the future holds... but things look dim. However hard things get though, I'll never give up hope. I'll always have the strength and fortitude to live my life with dignity, and I'll always remember those who brought so much joy to my life, those who cared enough to know the real me. I couldn't bear to part from you, but if that be the case, know that you are loved and that I'm incredibly fortunate to be your trusted friend. Maybe things will be different... but uncertainty, like a deep fog, conceals the path before me. No one can help me, thought they wish they could. My weary legs must take me beyond the fog.... where the unknown awaits.
I must do this alone.
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