A Fateful Thanksgiving

I would say happy, but there were those bittersweet moments when I saw him again and when he…well, pretty much ignored me. I’m not blameless either, because even though it was unintentional, I rubbed it in his face by laughing and chatting and hugging everyone like I was on top of the world. Talk about room for maturing for the both of us.

Nonetheless, I’ve decided stop thinking about him completely and focusing more on school, friends, family, job, and most of all, my relationship with God.

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14

So far day 2 of my recovery process has been wonderful. I bought 3 more books from Amazon, even though I’ve yet to finish the ones I bought before. But something (or should I say some things) I did finish were my college applications. Now I just have to sit back, relax, and wait. Of course, this part can be nerve-wracking too.

I also added a radio blog to the site with some of my favorite songs, mostly Christian. Which reminds me, would people find it too offensive if I kept talking about Christianity in here? That was the original purpose for this domain, but I don’t want to offend anyone, nor do I want to preach (as I know how annoying it is). I guess the whole “God is amazing” part is more for myself, so I can look back and see how God has worked in my life.

The only reason I don’t password protect it is that I feel there might be other people out there who are interested and who knows, will be inspired (?) by my stories.

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25 Responses to “A Fateful Thanksgiving”

Makiyo on November 28th, 2006 at 12:21 pm

What’re the 3 books you bought? I’m a reading fanatic myself too

Ms. Vee on November 28th, 2006 at 1:28 pm

Focusng on your relationship with God…I heard that! That’s number one before anything.

Shao on November 28th, 2006 at 4:30 pm

Hehe, I will be sharing that in my next entry when I get them and read them. ;)

Shao on November 28th, 2006 at 4:30 pm

Indeed it is. I’ve been focusing on the wrong things for too long now, and it’s about time I turned back.

Unbi on November 28th, 2006 at 7:27 pm

God is number one before everything. Some people may get offended, but it was their choice for reading, it’s up to them if they choose to read or not. So, be yourself. Talk about God. He’d want that ;)

Angela on November 29th, 2006 at 2:00 am

I like your new template! It’s really neat and pretty. ^_^

Anyway, I don’t mind if you talk about your relationship with God in your blog. This is your blog after all, and I don’t think you’re being preach-y about it. Just continue writing, k? And good luck with your college apps!

janelle (despair.nu) on November 29th, 2006 at 8:56 am

hi!

commentator from despair.nu here!

i do agree with you that God is indeed amazing. Do I need to say more? ^_^

Angel on November 29th, 2006 at 9:25 am

I can’t blame you for acting the way you did when you saw him. It’s this human need to pretend that we are unfazed, even though we know we’re dying inside. It’ll pass, just give it time. As for the God thing, I’m not overly religious and I don’t have a problem with your blogs about God. I think it’s fine as long as you aren’t trying to force your religion onto anyone else, which you haven’t done so you’re in the clear, at least with me anyway.

Ellie on November 29th, 2006 at 10:07 am

Like the poster above said, that’s how we act to not seem weak or like we care, even if we might. And yeah, by focusing on other things it’ll help you keep your mind off of him

I’m not a religious person, but I have to say that I don’t think anyone should mind you talking about Christianity. It is afterall your blog and if people get offended they can just click the x And hey, a not too religious person can have opinions regarding a religious topic too, right?

Shao on November 29th, 2006 at 5:30 pm

Yep! I’ve left Him in the corner of my life too long. :P

Shao on November 29th, 2006 at 5:42 pm

Glad you like the layout ^^

I will definitely continue writing about my relationship with God, because like you said, this is my blog. :P But if I ever do sound too preachy, do give me a nudge!

Shao on November 29th, 2006 at 5:51 pm

Nope, I think His actions in our lives will speak much louder than our words

Shao on November 29th, 2006 at 5:54 pm

Yeah, I’m hoping by the time he comes back for Christmas break, I’ll be able to get over it.
And no, I won’t ever force my religion on people. Religion is something you’ll really need to experience and go through yourself. The testimonies and things that people say can only get one so far.

Shao on November 29th, 2006 at 5:55 pm

Yep, and I really do have a lot I need to focus on right now, so it’s all good (for now).

Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinions. You can believe what you believe, and I’ll respect you as long as you respect me. Though of course, we’d all like to think our beliefs are right… :P

Rachel on November 29th, 2006 at 7:04 pm

Hey Shao! That’s great that you’re focusing more on your school, friends, family, job and God I’ll go check out your Radio Blog! I usually don’t listen to Christian music out of church, but I should. I encourage you to talk about God more! Never be afraid, after all that’s why you created this site! ;)
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*listens to Shao’s Radio Blog* I love the Christian songs! Thanks for introducing me to new artists ;)

Shao on November 29th, 2006 at 7:15 pm

Glad you liked the music ^^ Most were actually songs we sing during worship or that I heard on the radio. I’ll probably be uploading some more soon

And thank you for your encouragement. I’ll definitely be focusing more on God in my entries now, because He is just more than worthy of it all! <3

Leslie on November 29th, 2006 at 10:46 pm

Focusing on your relationship with God is great.. I’m always trying to better my relationship..it’s a struggle, but I do try.

Â»rora.* on November 30th, 2006 at 12:24 am

sometimes we act immaturity bc we uncontrolably care. which really sucks. im glad you have something to focus on, your faith will help you during anything.

Shao on November 30th, 2006 at 3:34 pm

I know..there’s just so many things going on in this world that will divert our attention away from Him, but we just need to keep trying.

Shao on November 30th, 2006 at 3:35 pm

Yeah…I tried to fool myself into thinking I didn’t care, but deep down, I still did. But that’s all in the past now

grysh on December 1st, 2006 at 2:15 am

it’s my first time to frop by your blog and it was such a relief when I read you are a taiwanese. hehe. I am a chinese and the language of both countries are almost similar. Plus I was brought up with chinese education. I rarely meet chinese with blogs. In english that is. ^_^

Robin on December 1st, 2006 at 8:52 am

Blah I hate how materialistic the world has become…it really is taking us away from the things in life we should be focusing on.

I prbly should start thinking about my relationship with God more…I haven’t lately because I’ve been so overwhelmed with school and such =(

Shao on December 1st, 2006 at 6:30 pm

Really? I’ve seen so many blogs by Chinese…bloggers. But Taiwanese? Eh…I think I still know of a few. ;)

Shao on December 1st, 2006 at 6:33 pm

Indeed. And we fall so easily into the temptations that this world brings us, which just draws us further away from our Lord.
It’s hard to stop our quiet time when school and life gets busy; I’d know because that’s exactly what I’ve been going through. But when you do make time for God, everything just seems to fall into place Good luck!

Ammar[downsideup] on December 6th, 2006 at 9:57 am

despair.nu//
Two things I hate about exams/tests, hair loss and pressure!

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