LISTEN . . please? {♥} chainedwonderland v3.0

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..while I may be a happy-go-lucky person at times, I am a big dreamer. I love Japanese things, especially the Gothic and Punk stuff..and Ayumi Hamasaki. I also love Anna Sui-ish graphic art. I enjoy singing, composing, drawing, doodling, surfing the net, watching TV, reading, designing clothes, and sleeping. I try my best not to judge people, but I do have the tendency to be snobbish or stupid at times, but I'm not perfect - nor is anyone else. I believe that all people are born with talent, and that everyone is unique. And if you have a problem with that, then get out.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008 thank you, God

I went to the doctor today, and guess what . .

I DON'T HAVE ANEMIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111

and to celebrate, we're planning on going to church(it's Simbang Gabi, after all). Which is honestly a rare occasion for me.

Yeah, I don't go to church.

Now, if you're gonna judge me for that, then do me a favor and get out of my blog. For those of you who are more open-minded, stay put.

Anyway . . Why not, you ask? We sort of don't have time, and we're not that religious. Don't get me wrong - I like Gary V's philosophy - he believes strongly in God but he hates the concept of religion. We also have other ways of showing our faith - by being compassionate and generous, especially to street children. But in any case, not going to church still makes me a bit guilty, so since it's Christmas, I'll go to church. Yes, and sit down there and listen. I have a bit of a tiny attention span, but I'll try my best.

I attended the ISCF Christmas party - and there was a bible study. At the moment, I didn't even realize it was a bible study. I mean, the guy leading it(forgot his name..) wasn't boring at all. I actually enjoyed it. So I signed up for the bible study program thing which starts next year(once a week, I think). One teeny problem - I'm a Catholic, and ISCF is the Christian organization of our school. Now, if you check your encyclopedias, Catholicism actually falls under Christianity. But in modern culture, when you say you're a Christian, you're a Protestant/Eucharist/etc.(in short, not a Catholic) I have no problems with that or with them, and I actually like their mass style better(they actually know each other - and that certainly beats the just-sitting-listening-to-the-priest-and-you-don't-know-each-other style of Catholic churches), but in terms of beliefs, I'm definitely a Catholic(although I have no problems with birth control stuff or gay people). What if they suddenly negatively discuss stuff that Catholics believe in(like Mama Mary)? I doubt they will, but if they do, should I quit? Would that offend them? Yeah. That kind of stuff.

I actually hate religion-related fights. I have nothing against the average Muslim(I made friends with them in Malaysia, and I have two Muslim friends here in the Philippines), but the extremists are just . . stupid. It's like they can't tolerate anyone with different beliefs! I'm also a bit against the discrimination against girls(which also occurs in Confucianism, btw) and the extreme conservativity(is that a word? whatever). But it's their belief, I'll respect that. I guess the only thing I can't accept is the fact that some Muslim countries FORCE everyone to be Muslims. Okay, this isn't exclusively with Muslims. It happens with other religions, too. But why do it? Where's the freedom to CHOOSE?

*I hope I didn't offend anyone. I know, religion is a bit of a risky topic, but it's a free country. And remember, I'M NOT AGAINST ANY RELIGION. It's just the system I'm against. Get it? Good.

Yuki