Blague

Bongiu! How are you? All right, time for an update! I think that my goal to travel and study in Europe or the States is making good progress. I should know within the next 4-5 months the where, what, and whens. I need to focus on my languages, so tomorrow I'll definitely take some time to go over them. Social aspect...actually, it has been improving over the last year, I just didn't realize it. Book...I'm thinking of new ideas, but I'll try to start typing away next week. Foreign food...well, I have a book, so now it's time to cook! And the blog is, well, as it is.
I've been doing some early spring-cleaning and wondered what clutter you need to clean out (figuratively and literally speaking)?

Saudade!

John

More survey!

001. What is Your Name? John
002. How old are you? 22
003. What is the link to your website, blog, or myspace? :P
Basic Info......
004. Eye color? Dark brown
005. Hair color? Dark brown, though people say black.
006. Height? 5'10"...178 cm
Favorites.....
007. Country? Crap, no idea. I should say Canada, but it could be any...
008. Food? Foreign
009. Movie? Too many, but how about LOTRs
010. Drink? Water, fruit juices, and for soft drinks probably ginger ale or rootbeer
011. Animal? Snow leopard, squid, or Siberian husky
012. Color? Depends, mostly red and black, but various combos and shades.
013. Song? Too many, but how about Together Again
014. Sport? Either a martial art or probably A.R./rugby
015. Jewel? A really rare one...:P
016. Subject? Philosophy...it includes everything.
Stuff......
017. Best thing that happened to you in the last few years? Got to travel and learn.
018. Do you want to get married? Sure...if I find the right person.
019. Kids? Not sure, but wouldn't that be interesting, lol.
020. Best place to go on a date? Wherever we have the best time.
021. What is your dream? To travel, learn what I can, help make the world a better place and experience the mysteries of the Universe (like travelling into outer space).
022. What do you want to do when you grow up? When I grow up, well, something interesting. Probably involving many cultures, space, science, and philosophy.
023. Play an instrument? Not yet.
024. Ever danced barefoot in the rain? I think I have, but not recently. I'd like to, though...:)
Friends....
025. Friend you have known the longest? Pen friend is probably Vicky. Since I've moved almost every 5 years, a really good friend doesn't exist.
026. Best friend(s)? Yeah, this is what I mean. He (or she?) is probably out there! The closest I have is probably Jan, a friend from Italy...:)
027. Friend that makes you laugh the most? Johannes, Camilla, Marcus...
028. Friend who you can talk to anything about? I think Jan, though we've known each other only for a few years.
029. Friend with the best personality? Difficult to say, everyone is decent.
030. Last friend to call you? Well, I call them because they live elsewhere.
031. Last friend to talk to you? Camilla, today.
032. Last friend you hung out with? Jan...:P
033. Last friend you went to a movie with? Well, a co-worker who's more of a family friend...:)
034. Last friend to make you laugh? Camilla...because we talked today! :P
035. Most memorable experience with a friend? It was nice just going with Jan by the water in Trieste, watching the ship sail. With Istok, we had fun with his friends playing basketball and Playstation. It was also nice to meet Paul, Jana, and make a new friend (well, almost two years ago now!) with Camilla.
036. Anything you plan to do with friends when you get older? Meet them again, lol. And probably travel with them. Honestly, I think most of my friends are yet to come.
037. Any trips planned with friends? Possibly...
Opinions/ Thoughts
038. Abortion? If it will kill or severely harm a woman to deliver the child, then yes.
039. Gay rights? Only as long as the rights are not abused, just like with any other "minority". My main beef with all special-interest groups are that they tend to surpress the "average" person. We should all be equal, not trying to knock this or that person down.
040. Violence in the media? What violence?
041. Michael Jackson? Poor guy.
042. AIDS? Two or less partners in a lifetime, if possible.
Travels
043. Ever travelled anywhere? Yes, from my room to the bathroom, lol. I've been to Europe and the States so far! (Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, Italy, Chicago, New York, Hawaii...)
044. What country do you want to visit? Countries! Sweden, Ireland, Egypt, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, more of the States and Canada, and probably everywhere else!


I'll probably find another survey!

John

To pen pals, friends, and everyone else!

Gruezi! How are things? This post will be an introduction to the author...me. Whether you know me or don't know me, this should help you understand me. If you have a blog or page of your own, I'd like to also see it! So here we go...

001. What is Your Name? John
002. How old are you? 22
003. What is the link to your website, blog, or myspace? Duhz, lol.
004. How tall are you? About 5'10" (about 178 cm)
005. How much do you weigh? Oh wow, it's more than people think! ;)
006. Do you have a girlfriend? No...:P
007. Do you share your bedroom with anyone? Thank God no.
008. Where do you live? Currently in a town called Brockville.
009. Eye color: Dark Brown
010. Any Tatoos/Piercings? Nope
Your Perfect Date: A travel adventure, have fun, eat something good, watch a movie, just be comfortable with each other.
011. Age: Preferably around my age...I think it's a little odd to want someone much older or younger (over 4 years either way).
012. Her Body characteristics? Natural hair colour, athletic, hopefully beautiful.
013. Where would you go? Wherever!
014. Would you kiss on the first date? It depends how we both feel.
015. What about going farther than a kiss? I'm more of a long-term person, so I wouldn't want to go that far...it shouldn't feel like a fling.
Which do you prefer?
016. Pizza or pasta? No idea.
017. Girls or Video Games? Depends the situation...;P
018. Briefs or Boxers? Boxer briefs
019. Abercrombie and Fitch or Urban Outfitters? Don't really wear either, but it seems like the models of these brands don't wear that much either, anyway...:P
020. Be Rich or Be Happy? Well, I'm always happy in spirit, though could be sad in body. So, how about no money anymore and everyone could be happy because they could have all of what they needed?
021. Shower or a Bath? Shower, though I don't really take baths so who knows.
022. Gym or music? It depends...I don't go to a gym, but workout at home or jog/run outside. Preferably both exercise and some music.
023. Family or friends? Some family, some friends...:P
024. Kiss or hug? In general a hug.
025. Drugs or alcohol or none? None.
Have you ever?
026. Failed a class? I don't think so.
027. Ran away from home? No...should I? :P
028. Cursed at your parents? Maybe in another language?
029. Taken a dare too far? what was the dare? No...
030. Mooned Someone? When? No, lol.
031. Made out? Not exactly.
032. Had a sexual experience with the same sex? What was it? I'll let you know if it happens, LOL.
Your Favorite:
033. TV Show: Too many, but Family Guy makes me laugh!
034. Clothes Brand: :P
035. School subject: Geography in primary school and afterwards I think languages, then it'll be a whole slew of things.
036. Music Artist:
Other...
037. What sports do you play? None that are organized. I prefer leisure/for fun, but in the future who knows. What I do for exercise is jog/run, aerobics, and lift weights. I'd like to try rugby, Aussie Rules, snowboarding, and more martial arts. Everything else mostly just for fun with friends.
038. Body type (slim/medium/athletic/other) Between medium and athletic.
039. Whats on your dresser? Bunch of crapola.
040. Do you have hair on your armpits? Well, yes. I know it's trendy to shave, but until I become a male model/porn/acting star, it's unnecessary.
041. Do you have any siblings? How old are they? Yes, my sister, 25.
042. What do you wear to bed? Undergarments, lol.
043. How old were you when you first had Sex? Who knows?
044. Do you believe in ghosts? Well, I've seen one, but I don't know if I "believe" in them as others do. I don't think it's logical that there are Earthbound spirits, but I'd say it's possible, if we're to hypothetically say they exist, that beings could choose to visit this dimension.
045. Do you have your own pc? Laptop, yes.
046. What do you do for fun? Talk to friends here or around the world, go see a movie, jog/run, go for a walk, learn something from people/book/Net.


I think I'll do the same for the next blog!

More to come!

John

Vrijheid

Dear everyone,

It's been two weeks since I last wrote, maybe I'm falling off the bandwagon. I've been learning a bit more about relationships. As I have been writing to people around the world, I have tried to understand different cultures and so on. What I have learned is that other people aren't only different in experience, but they are different on a basic level. I may have simply gone for the cultural and general experience, but people react differently and obviously simply choose differently. One challenge I have faced is understanding others' logic. It is when being straightforward with others that they finally give an explanation for their actions. The explanation is understandable, but it is as if their view of the relationship (friendship) is different than mine. I take friendships, be it with people I've met or never met (pen friends), very seriously. I take it seriously because someone has taken time to talk/write/type to me and I would think that they would prefer someone who is consistent and at least appears interested in their life, etc.
What I have discovered, concerning this aspect, is that they take things differently. It's as if being in contact with someone else is more like an on-again-off-again curiosity. So, sometimes they'll be interested, others times, not so much. I think much of it has to do with the degree of concentration, because, especially for pen friends, it's not what they're used to in real life. There is more varied stimulation in real life, but with pen friends, you really need to think and talk about the person within, which is very "mind-consuming".
So, for those who read this, are you someone who can handle simply conversing with typed/written words? Could you remain interested by this kind of communication?

Thanks!

John

Una semana despues

Hallo da! Well, it's been a week since the official start date of the goals and it's time for an update! How does a week just fly by? Anyway, I have been looking over work programs overseas that are available to Canadians (of course many are not only for Canadians...) and it seems like it would definitely be possible to try one. So, the BIG goal (work/study/live in Europe/America for at least a couple of months) could be all set up within the next few months. Of course, there are other options but they involve my current studies and I'm waiting for results.

As for the SMALL goals. I got a multilingual book from the library today, but I have also been reading up on French. This week I'll go over the other languages as well. The social goal is a bit off, as I've been a bit sick (and that ties in with the cooking goal), but I feel like it's basically gone so maybe next week I'll go forth. Haven't really added anything to books-in-the-making, but I will try to find some time soon! As for the last goal, I think I'm doing not too bad! I just have to remember to keep on updating this blog!

I have five main questions for anyone out there, that may catch you off guard. The first is: What is God (to you)? I'm asking for a detailed definition. Atheists, agnostics, believers, and others are all welcome! I'd like to know what you think/believe God is, so that I can understand what others have placed in their minds.

What God is to me is something I have not thought of in detail. "The Creator of the Universe" seems to be a very simplified answer. I think in all religions that is more or less the case, though. The details and history are different enough, but if we were to say "What was God before humans?", maybe it could not really be answered well. It reminds me of what scientists try to theorize existed "before" the Big Bang. Some say nothing existed, because the Big Bang was the beginning of time, space, and matter/energy. Others feel that there is a multiverse that we are simply not aware of or that the Universe is in endless cycles of Big Bangs and Big Crunches.

I don't know if any religion says what God was before the Universe, if there's anything outside the Universe, and so on. "Heavens" and "Hells" are generally located in parts of the Universe or at least not considered separated from "Creation". And so, my second question is: What was God before the Universe existed?

Although believers fight over their own versions of what God and Life is all about, I wonder why atheists and agnostics are turned off by the concept of God. And the third question is: What is God to them? Maybe the God they know is the one a certain sect of Christianity/Islam/Judaism has impressed upon them (or Hinduism, Animism, and so on). However, there are questions about God that are hidden. I think that even for all of these monotheistic religions, one must ask this fourth question (though the questions that follow in this paragraph are part of this fourth question): Could God be female (in reference to the Abrahamic religions)? Of course, God is portrayed as a male. However, does that actually make sense? Would an omnipotent and omniscient being have a sex? Could God not be whatever sex, creature, or inanimate object he wished? Is it logical to say that God is limited to a gender/sex, when God has no limits?

I don't think people usually discuss this, but I find it peculiar. God must be more than what "sacred books" or "oral traditions" have made him/her/it/them out to be. And if so, that brings be to my fifth question: If God is more than what we have come to known him/her/it/them to be, then why is everyone even trying to define God? God could, by definition (omnipotent being), do whatever he/she/it/they wish(es), so if he/she/it/they changed the Ultimate Plan, then who would even know? And how could we do anything about it, if we did know? Would there be protests? That would just be odd, wouldn't it?