Finding Yonder

Tonight I ate a double ice cream cone in the time it took Jared to eat a single.

Also, I was given a pair of underwear that cost $26. I've never owned such an expensive pair before. They feel pretty much the same as the ones that are on the 3 for $15 sale table, but look nicer.

posted by Lisa @ 12:54 AM

The sermon on Sunday was about loving your neighbour, and washing each other's feet. Jesus got down on his hands and knees and washed the feet of every disciple, including the man he knew would betray him.

It hit me that evening - this is the core of Christianity. If a person cannot love, they cannot have a relationship with God, because God is love. Everything that God has done, does, and will do is motivated by his love for us.

I don't understand, then, why people become so angry when it comes to Christianity. Someone told me the other day that her friend thinks that all Christians are stupid and delusional, and belong in an asylum. He hates the entire religion and everything associated with it, apparently.

I just don't understand. First off, religion is meant to be a personal thing - why does this person care what others believe? Second, what part about Christianity is so infuriating?

I think that people often forget that our society is built upon Judeo-Christian values. Our country's stance on human rights? A result of these values. The abolition of slavery? A movement primarily fueled by Christians. Even the status and freedom that women enjoy can be brought back to Christianity.

I remember one episode of Larry King Live that had Dr. James Dobson on it (the President of Focus on the Family America). Larry was attacking Dr. Dobson on the idea of the ten commandments, and whether he thought all of society should abide by these rules.

But I have to wonder - which of those commandments is it that he had a problem with? Thou shalt not steal? Thou shalt not murder? Honour thy father and mother?

I think people should open their eyes a little bit. To classify Christianity as intolerant is extremely narrow minded. They need to take a look at the core values of the religion and figure out what they think, rather than regurgitating what society has told them to believe.

posted by Lisa @ 11:25 PM

Beauty and the Beast - the ultimate happy movie. It rivals Aladdin for my favourite movie of all time. I absolutely adore it.

After watching it tonight, I realized that there is no dishonesty in the movie (apart from the villain). And everyone assumes the best of everyone else. When the townspeople come to invade the castle, none of it's residents think that Belle betrayed them. When Gaston is yelling that "Belle is [his]!", the Beast doesn't stop and doubt himself or the feelings that he has shared with her.

Mom pointed out that this is the way that children are. And it just occurred to me that kids wouldn't have understood the movie if it had been anyway else.

I used to be that way. And in many ways I still am. But it only takes one friend betraying you to learn that not everyone is honest, and not everyone cares for each other more than they do themselves.

I think we should all take a lesson from Walt Disney.

posted by Lisa @ 11:49 PM

I think a relationship ended today.

If the majority of emotions that result from a relationship consist of pain and confusion, it's probably best to not have that person in your life anymore.

But it breaks my heart to remember what was, and to see what isn't anymore.

Life lessons are so hard.

posted by Lisa @ 10:23 PM

John Mayer is coming back to Vancouver!

There is one floor seat left, but I've got to wait until I have clearence to take the night off from my boss before I can buy it...

So here's the dilemma. Assuming that the ticket is still there when my boss gets back to me, should I take it or go for a lower level balcony seat? The problem with floor seats is that I tend to be shorter than most of the people infront of me, and as a result can't see much. But it's the closest option, and he'll be elevated on a stage so it may be just fine.

I can't decide if going to a concert by myself is lame or not. I'll go with no, I think.

posted by Lisa @ 11:47 PM