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Who am I?: Andrew GohAlso known as...: In order of usage, Andyrooroo, Andy, Andyroo, Anne.
When did I get here?: 26 September 1991
My boring school?: St. Mary's International School For The Horribly Wicked And Devilish. (The last 6 words were made up)
My age?: 16 going on 17
Hey I'm Andrew, your average feather-in-his-cap, spring-in-his-step, sneaker-wearing, tongue-twisting, ecstacy-inducing, mind-bending, never-ending, trend-setting, floppy-fringed whatsisname. Lovable at first sight if you see me in the right light. Always willing to give second chances. And a third if you ask nicely enough. Hopelessly romantic and tragically retarded. Such a combination yields unpredictable results. Initially shy, softspoken and quiet. Unabashed, witty and loud after the ice has broken. Proud ympacter, God-seeker, salvation-finder, redemption-searcher. I'm not a WANNABE, I'm a GONNABE. Optimist with a pessimistic edge, like a lollipop coated with glass. Always strive to be perfect, very seldom am. Dreams enough to grow a pair of wings. Realistic enough to tear them up. Swings his moods like a monkey on a rope, but you seldom see the emotions fly. No tears in my eyes don't mean I'm not crying, no red in my eyes don't mean I ain't mad, no smile on my face don't mean I'm not happy, no frown on my brow don't mean I'm not thinking. Music is my drug and art my choice of poison. Performs well under pressure, but won't break under the peer kind. Don't offer me your cash or flash me a badge, your friendship's good enough for me. Break my trust, watch the sparks fly. Not without forgiveness, but definitely human. Instantaneously horrific, gradually unbearable. Wait for the sky to clear up. It'll happen. Self-testimony doesn't bring out the best in anyone, especially me. See other's for THEIR impression.
Toodles.
PLEASE DON'T:
Ask me too many questions.
Try to draw out my personal thoughts. Unless invited.
NEVER try to tell me who or what I am. How the hell would you know better than me?
NEVER EVER insult my religion. Please. It's just something you don't do.
NEVER EVER insult my family. People HAVE gotten hurt for making that mistake.
No racism. It tears this world apart and it hurts people.
Ok can everyone please keep any 'emo' comments to themselves. It's not that I care that I'm being labelled as one but gosh I've heard it so many times and frankly, it's getting quite tiresome
Call me Paul Twohill and I break your face. Grr.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Today was Youth Sunday! AND IT WAS EPIC. Worship was awesome and the sermon was great too! Dr John is a really good preacher! To day he talked about the Beatitudes, which can be found in Matthew5. The Beatitudes, in essence, tell us how we should live. And when Dr John was explainging how to live by them, he mentioned this idea of picking and choosing, and I flashbacked to the very first lesson in the 40 Day Fast devotional - about being a cut-and-paste Christian (You must think I'm a total freak with all these flashbacks hahaha). And it served as a reminder NOT to be one of those. Also, he gave us this imagery of our good deeds being like a child's painting to God. No matter how small or unrefined the 'painting' may be, God is happy and pleased that we're putting in an effort to be more like Him. I felt so encouraged after hearing that! Like, I was just thinking about my inadequacies and all that, so to hear that I'm doing something right really cheered me up :)
Day13:
I didn't blog on yesterday's devotional for two reasons:
1) There was this suggestion to meditate and think about the fast so far, and I thought I'd like to keep that private for now.
2) I was just too darn tired haha. Seriously, I just hit my bed, CONK! and I was out for the count.
Ok so TODAY'S lesson however, centered around two parties: The Impoverished, and Us, the more fortunate. And today's devotional just put a bit of perspective on how these two parties should interact. Basically it came down to this: God is the mightiest of the mighty, the King of kings. Yet, he became flesh and blood and was sent into our world under unfortunate circumstances to die for our sins. So strong was His love for us. And we're supposed to be striving to be like Him. So that means, we must not think of ourselves as higher or more significant than the poor. On the contrary, we should identify with them, accept them and humble ourselves to truly love them. After all, one of the Beatitudes says:
Day13:
I didn't blog on yesterday's devotional for two reasons:
1) There was this suggestion to meditate and think about the fast so far, and I thought I'd like to keep that private for now.
2) I was just too darn tired haha. Seriously, I just hit my bed, CONK! and I was out for the count.
Ok so TODAY'S lesson however, centered around two parties: The Impoverished, and Us, the more fortunate. And today's devotional just put a bit of perspective on how these two parties should interact. Basically it came down to this: God is the mightiest of the mighty, the King of kings. Yet, he became flesh and blood and was sent into our world under unfortunate circumstances to die for our sins. So strong was His love for us. And we're supposed to be striving to be like Him. So that means, we must not think of ourselves as higher or more significant than the poor. On the contrary, we should identify with them, accept them and humble ourselves to truly love them. After all, one of the Beatitudes says:
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."
-Matthew 5:5
There is nothing to be gained from taking pride in our social standing. But the rewards for humbling ourselves are great :) I hope I never ever ever ever ever feel that I'm above the financially challenged. They're gonna inherit the earth :)
Signed with a flourish 8:06 AM
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Anyway here are the rules, actually let's just call 'em guidelines. Rules sound too strict for this space. So here are your GUIDLELINES:
1) Numero uno - Please do respect whatever I've written here. Whatever I post on this blog has a reason behind it and does actually mean something to me. So I just ask that you show a little respect.
2) Mind your manners please! This really actually applies to your LIFE as well. Be polite :)
3) Leading on from point 2, I do not tolerate any forms of discrimination; be it racial, sexual, whatever it is. It is definitely NOT appreciated here. Take it somewhere else.
4) Maturity is a MUST. Please keep all comments mature! Name-calling goes under 'immature' so if you were planning on doing that, please change your mind right now.
5) In the same way that prejudice and discrimination are absolute no-no's. I have a zero-tolerance policy regarding insults directed towards my friends, family and religion. Please do refrain from making offensive remarks about those subjects.
6) SH! It would be nice if you didn't spread whatever I've posted on here hahaha ;D
That aside, enjoy this blog, no matter how frequently, or rather INfrequently I update it. (I am known to go on unannounced 'breaks') Take care, God bless :)
Yours, ever so sincerely, Andyrooroo
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