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On ‘Love’
Perhaps love is one of the greatest phenomenons of human existence, but does that mean that everyone has to be in love? Our media and communications are so riddled with ‘love messages’ that it almost feels wrong not to be in love, and that’s just wrong.
We need to allow our society know that it’s not wrong not to be in love. Not being in love doesn’t make you a heartless person or weird. I think that it’s okay (and quite frankly even more healthy) I personally have never been in love and I think that’s fine. I don’t have marriage on my mind right now, and falling in love will only break my heart eventually, so I’m grateful it hasn’t happened yet, because it’ll only mean delayed heartbreak.
So all those gazillion songs singing about how in love they are, and all those books that explain how wonderful being in love is, and all those movies that just sell you the idea of falling in love like it comes in a packet—can just save it. We need more material that talks about loving yourself, moulding yourself, staying true to who you are, rather than dictating why you should be falling for someone else, needlessly depending on them (or settling for anyone just because you haven’t been in a relationship in a while). Because it is only by developing true love for oneself that one can truly (and and perfectly) be in love with another.
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Plus, they don’t call it ‘falling in love’ for nothing. you gotta be prepared for that thing!
Sell that dress!
Even though she loosk like a roasted fish full of scales, she looks fabulous!
Lord,
- Please give me the strength (and lack of interest, and wisdom) to break it off. I've always known what I should do, but then I always wonder: what if...
- What if this thing could work? What if we learn to like each other? What if he chooses another girl? What if I end up looking like the loner (which I always seem to be, by the way)? What if he really, really likes me? What if I learn to like him more? What if he's what I need to balance things? What if I could try this out? What if it won't be that bad? What if I got in a relationship to learn the trade? What if he's the right one? What if I miss out on something wonderful? What if I'm just being too picky?
- But then it feels like I'm settling. And that's just not fair to anyone.
A Great Love? Because Romeo & Juliet Were Never In Love In the First Place:
I don’t even know how Romeo and Juliet became representatives of ‘a great love.’ Just think about it: Those two died before they even knew eachother. Romeo was barely infatuated with Juliet for less than what? 24hrs before he decided to die for her. And before that who was he ‘in love’ with? Rosalie. Yup, just another love interest.
Point is: Romeo and Juliet were only two dumb 16 year olds not young enough to know the difference between love, infatuation, anda big crush!
And what else do we have as examples of ‘great loves’?
- Bonnie & Clyde (Armed robbers, who also died for nothing) And probably only liked each other for the thrill of stealing rather than actually spending time together
- Zeus & Hera (Zeus was a man-whore [or god-whore, hehe] and when Hera wouldn’t take it anymore he simply ate her up)
- Cinderella & Prince (C’mon. We all know Cindy would hav married ANY prince)
- Barbie & Ken (Plastic people. Really?)
So these are our ‘models’ for love? Is this the best we can come up with? This is what we call ‘a great love’? And they’re ficticious too, so we can clearly come up with anything, anything at all, but THIS is it? How pathetic. No wonder so many people’s love life is messed up. Our views on true love are really jacked up…
- Help me to get rid of all feelings, coz I knew it wouldn't work in the first place. Help me to let go, and in other relationships, teach me to be a friend first, before anything else (even though they're really acting otherwise). Help me not to take them too seriously, (and like my natal chart says, help me to learn to 'discriminate' more). Instead, of falling for them, help me to fall in love with you first, and then help me go into the dating conversation madly in love with you before anything else (like John McGowan says). I know you'll do it. Thank you Lord! You're the bestest!
Dear God,
Please hep me fall deeper in love with you. I’m not there yet. I want you to be my morning and evening and the centerfold of my life. I want to love you more than I love people and I want to love you more than I love music. Please help me to.
I’m excited to see what you have in store. So far, my life has gone unpredictably well, and all the time you make new, fabulous things happen, and I can’t believe it’s happening to me. Everytime a door closes, you open two more, and if a window doesn’t open up right now, you open it up just at the right time. Of course it’s not smooth sailing always, but on the whole, it’s a fun roller-coaster ride! And I’m lovin’ it!
Please help me never to forget all the great things you have done. Help me to always be grateful, to praise you, to love you more, even in the worst of times, and to always remember to never forget that YOU are always there. And that’s more than enough for me!
When people give me hell, help me to trust and remember that you’ve got my back
When I’m mad happy, help me know it comes from you, and take me back to you in praise and thanksgiving
When I’m lovin life, help me love you even more
When guys are being stupid to me, help me to remember that I’m wonderfully made by you, and I don’t have to take rubbish from anyone
When I don’t want to care, help me to cast all my cares on you
When life is being tough, help me to know that you made me tougher
When I have no motivation, help me realise that you are my strength
When I want to give up, help me remember that you never gave up on me
When I need to be challenged, open my eyes to see the opportunities I’ve got
When I want more out of life, help me know that you made my life extra-ordinary and connect me to that extra-ordinary calling
When I’m being overwhelmed, help me take life one step at a time, and help me appreciate the little things in life
And when I get slightly detached, re-attach me (actually, latch me) right back to you.
I love you, and I want to love you all my life. I want you to be my friend, my father, and my buddy all in one.
Help me to be yours, completely. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Mark Mawson - Aqueous, 2012 - colored ink in water
Top 10 K-Pop Entertainers Most Likely to Succeed Outside Korea
Over the last three years, K- Entertainment has invaded the world! Literally- whether you knew about it three years ago, or not, K-Pop was creeping its way into the international stage with the likes of Bi Rain, BoA and even actors like Daniel Henney and Lee Byun-Hun have catapulted into the world’s spotlight, for various reasons. As the Hallyu Wave continues to hypnotize more fans, there are a ton more artists, actors, and a— to keep the ball rolling.
But although are a hoard of newbies in the Korean entertainment scene, we know that many of them will make it in Korea, but which ones have got the ‘X Factor’ to make it big both in Korea, and beyond?
There’s a special formula that makes entertainers successful- wether they are actors, newscasters, or comedians, people who stand in the spotlight have to have an “appeal”. Thing is, these celebs will not appeal to everyone at once- they are more likely to appeal to a niche audience, which is fine- If done correctly, that appeal might just spill over to other regions. So that’s what these entertainers listed below have got. Aside from their singing/dancing/acting talents, they are most likely the ones to appeal to audiences in different parts of the world.
We’ll list them here: (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER)
- 2NE1- US
- Epik High- Europe (France & UK niche)
- Lee Min-Ho- Middle East
- House Rulez- Europe/CA, Chi-Town, Miami, NY/North & South Africa
- Big Bang- Some Work, Find a niche
- Super Junior? Primarily Asian Market
- 2PM- US/UK
- TVXQ? Primarily Asian Market, but what’s the difference btw them & SuJu?
- Aziatix- US
- BoA- US
Help me to get rid of all feelings, coz I knew it wouldn’t work in the first place. Help me to let go, and in other relationships, teach me to be a friend first, before anything else (even though they’re really acting otherwise). Help me not to take them too seriously, (and like my natal chart says, help me to learn to ‘discriminate’ more). Instead, of falling for them, help me to fall in love with you first, and then help me go into the dating conversation madly in love with you before anything else (like John McGowan says). I know you’ll do it. Thank you Lord! You’re the bestest!
