No duh!
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Sunday, June 26, 2005
The New Camera
If anyone has read my blog they will know that I'll be going on a trip to New Zealand on the 18th of July. Well, my parents decided to buy a new digital video camera to take on the trip. Duty free of course. So they got the camera today, and its now sitting right next to me. Its a pretty cool camera, it can take still photos and digital video to transfer to the computer. Its similar to the one that Frequency has, but its more expensive and has better video quality.I can't wait to take it with me on the trip. Hopefully I'll be using it the most so there will be lots of action video. My parents seem to prefer scenery shots for some reason. The pic in this post is from the Panasonic website, the other pics below are poor quality I know, I had to use my webcam as the digital camera is stilling being "fixed".
Anyway, I'm feeling tired so I'll go now.
Bye Bye Now.
p.s. Service at the new church next week. Yay!
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
YAHOO!!!!
I'm home...... back from my final exam. Well i've been home for the last hour.
My last exam was for machine dynamics, and by the grace of God i found it easy. I was thinking about boring you with how i managed to solve the angular velocity of a crankshaft, given the radius of the said gear and its rpm. Instead i thought i would tell you a few stories. Or atleast a couple of things i know.
The first one involves the bathroom. Sometimes when i'm driving home from somewhere i have the need to go to the toilet. The closer i get home the more i need to go, but i find i can hold it in easily and without discomfort. That is until i reach the front door. For some reason, as soon as i'm about to put the keys into the lock i'm suddenly hit by the need to relieve myself. I don't know if the bladder can sense its at the door, but its at that point that it starts to lose the fight. So how many other people are hit by this same predicament when they are almost at the toilet?
The next thing i want to tell you is a true story, and doesn't involve the toilet. I got a call from Ryan about 20mins ago, he just rang up to see how i was going to have a bit of a chin wag. Anyway, he told me about the eventful day that AK had on monday at work. AK was working at Myer when a man nearby collapsed. AK being the closest First Aid member, rushed over to the fallen man and managed to resuscitate him. After the man was back on his feet, he went over to AK to thank him. AK said that through the whole time he was praying to God to save this man. The man said he didn't really know much about God, so AK asked him if he wanted to know. So AK spoke to the man about God and eventually saved him, again. This would have to be one of the best things i've heard. This man gave his heart to the Lord that day, a decision he will never regret. Ryan pointed out to me that Satan will hate this act and he will try to make things go very bad for AK. So i just wanted to ask anyone who reads this to pray for AK and the man that was just saved. Ask God to protect them this week from evil, because who knows what great things this man might do with his life, or the even greater things AK might do.
So thats all i got right now, don't forget that i'm still sick. I think i might go play some computer games now :-D
My last exam was for machine dynamics, and by the grace of God i found it easy. I was thinking about boring you with how i managed to solve the angular velocity of a crankshaft, given the radius of the said gear and its rpm. Instead i thought i would tell you a few stories. Or atleast a couple of things i know.
The first one involves the bathroom. Sometimes when i'm driving home from somewhere i have the need to go to the toilet. The closer i get home the more i need to go, but i find i can hold it in easily and without discomfort. That is until i reach the front door. For some reason, as soon as i'm about to put the keys into the lock i'm suddenly hit by the need to relieve myself. I don't know if the bladder can sense its at the door, but its at that point that it starts to lose the fight. So how many other people are hit by this same predicament when they are almost at the toilet?
The next thing i want to tell you is a true story, and doesn't involve the toilet. I got a call from Ryan about 20mins ago, he just rang up to see how i was going to have a bit of a chin wag. Anyway, he told me about the eventful day that AK had on monday at work. AK was working at Myer when a man nearby collapsed. AK being the closest First Aid member, rushed over to the fallen man and managed to resuscitate him. After the man was back on his feet, he went over to AK to thank him. AK said that through the whole time he was praying to God to save this man. The man said he didn't really know much about God, so AK asked him if he wanted to know. So AK spoke to the man about God and eventually saved him, again. This would have to be one of the best things i've heard. This man gave his heart to the Lord that day, a decision he will never regret. Ryan pointed out to me that Satan will hate this act and he will try to make things go very bad for AK. So i just wanted to ask anyone who reads this to pray for AK and the man that was just saved. Ask God to protect them this week from evil, because who knows what great things this man might do with his life, or the even greater things AK might do.
So thats all i got right now, don't forget that i'm still sick. I think i might go play some computer games now :-D
Friday, June 17, 2005
"And he rounds second......"
Yesterday was my third exam, economics. It didn't go too bad, I knew a lot of the stuff so hopefully I will have passed it, I better have passed it. Its meant to be an easy unit.
Last night I went and saw Madagascar at the movies with most of the youth group. It was a really good movie, and I'll be seeing it again tomorrow with Southern River Church.
Anyway, I have an exam today, at 6:45pm! That's when it starts. I'll have to go out and get dinner before I go in.
Well, I should get back to my work now, I have a lot to cover.
Bye Bye Now.
Last night I went and saw Madagascar at the movies with most of the youth group. It was a really good movie, and I'll be seeing it again tomorrow with Southern River Church.
Anyway, I have an exam today, at 6:45pm! That's when it starts. I'll have to go out and get dinner before I go in.
Well, I should get back to my work now, I have a lot to cover.
Bye Bye Now.
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Mentioning the Mentionable
Its been awhile since i've given suggested sites to check out. I've got a few here that i can think of, so make sure you visit them.
Firstly is a site by Rodney Olsen, he is the host of Sonshine FM in the morning. His site is updated everyday during the week and he usually puts up some funny stuff that he finds, or he might put up things that make you think. Anyway, its a good site..... so go there!
This next one is from a girl who made a comment on my site, she mentioned my blog so i'll mention her's. This is Jasmine, she updates often and having a quick look through her archives she has some good stuff. So check it out.
This last site is a must. Seriously!! It contains little demos of 3D technology. Some of the stuff will just blow you away. Out of all the sites i've mention, go to this one when you get the chance.
If you know of any other good sites, make sure you leave it in my shoutbox or as a comment. Bye
Firstly is a site by Rodney Olsen, he is the host of Sonshine FM in the morning. His site is updated everyday during the week and he usually puts up some funny stuff that he finds, or he might put up things that make you think. Anyway, its a good site..... so go there!
This next one is from a girl who made a comment on my site, she mentioned my blog so i'll mention her's. This is Jasmine, she updates often and having a quick look through her archives she has some good stuff. So check it out.
This last site is a must. Seriously!! It contains little demos of 3D technology. Some of the stuff will just blow you away. Out of all the sites i've mention, go to this one when you get the chance.
If you know of any other good sites, make sure you leave it in my shoutbox or as a comment. Bye
Look To You!!
YES, its finally mine. I now have my Holy Grail!!
I am of, course, referring to a CD, "United Live - Look To You". I got the call from the shop this morning, i grabbed some shoes and drove down. It cost me $29.95 but its got the CD and DVD with it.
I haven't watched the DVD yet, but i listened to bit of the CD on the drive home (borrowed my sister's discman).
Anyway, as soon as i get media player working again i'll copy it to my computer so i can listen to it on my MP3 player.
I should be doing some study now, i have an economics exam tomorrow so i need to learn the course today. Have fun people, I'll be seeing you soon.
I am of, course, referring to a CD, "United Live - Look To You". I got the call from the shop this morning, i grabbed some shoes and drove down. It cost me $29.95 but its got the CD and DVD with it.
I haven't watched the DVD yet, but i listened to bit of the CD on the drive home (borrowed my sister's discman).
Anyway, as soon as i get media player working again i'll copy it to my computer so i can listen to it on my MP3 player.
I should be doing some study now, i have an economics exam tomorrow so i need to learn the course today. Have fun people, I'll be seeing you soon.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Another One Bites The Dust...
I had my second exam today........ I hate maths as well. I don't seem to be doing too good this semester. Oh well, i guess i just need wait for my results to come back.
I don't really know what else to say right now, this post seems a little depressing, for me at least. I guess everyone is entitled to have their days.... maybe i'm suffering withdrawal symptoms from fiona?
I've got a few funny slideshows and a bunch of funny videos, i must try and find a way to share them with you.
Anyway, i'll be seeing fiona on Thursday night so thats something to look forward to.
See you all when i do.
ps the two exams i've done were the ones i will do the worst at. That still doesn't mean its not going to get me down.
I don't really know what else to say right now, this post seems a little depressing, for me at least. I guess everyone is entitled to have their days.... maybe i'm suffering withdrawal symptoms from fiona?
I've got a few funny slideshows and a bunch of funny videos, i must try and find a way to share them with you.
Anyway, i'll be seeing fiona on Thursday night so thats something to look forward to.
See you all when i do.
ps the two exams i've done were the ones i will do the worst at. That still doesn't mean its not going to get me down.
Monday, June 13, 2005
First One Down
I had my first exam today...... I hate programming. Parts of it i could understand, but others just left me stumped. I must have spent half an hour looking at one question, trying to work out what needed to be done. I kept praying to myself, asking God and the Holy Spirit for help. I wasn't getting any divine inspiration so i've come up with the only logical reason why.............. They hate programming too!!!!
Oh well, i have another exam tomorrow, its a maths one. So i have tonight and most of tomorrow to study and write notes. The exam is at 3:30pm by the way.
This means i get all of wednesday free to study, and i shall be picking up my new United Live - Look To You CD in the arvo. You don't know how much i've been wanting that CD.
Anyway, i should wrap up this post. I know there haven't been many photos lately, but when i get back from New Zealand you can expect 100's of photos. Seriously, my dad is going to get a 1gig memory card for the camera.
See y'all later, and some on Thursday.
Oh well, i have another exam tomorrow, its a maths one. So i have tonight and most of tomorrow to study and write notes. The exam is at 3:30pm by the way.
This means i get all of wednesday free to study, and i shall be picking up my new United Live - Look To You CD in the arvo. You don't know how much i've been wanting that CD.
Anyway, i should wrap up this post. I know there haven't been many photos lately, but when i get back from New Zealand you can expect 100's of photos. Seriously, my dad is going to get a 1gig memory card for the camera.
See y'all later, and some on Thursday.
Sunday, June 12, 2005
This is it!!!
*deep breath*
exams start tomorrow, so i thought i would take a quick moment to write a blog entry before i knuckle-down and study. I came back from church a couple of hours ago, unfortunately i had to leave all my friends. I would love to spend the sunday afternoon with them. Oh well, only two weeks left.
Just thought i would let everyone know that i'll be going to New Zealand with my family on the 18th of July, we will be gone until the 28th.
I'll see you when i do, might be on Thursday. This does mean that i won't be seeing Fiona until Thursday as well. I love you baby, xox.
exams start tomorrow, so i thought i would take a quick moment to write a blog entry before i knuckle-down and study. I came back from church a couple of hours ago, unfortunately i had to leave all my friends. I would love to spend the sunday afternoon with them. Oh well, only two weeks left.
Just thought i would let everyone know that i'll be going to New Zealand with my family on the 18th of July, we will be gone until the 28th.
I'll see you when i do, might be on Thursday. This does mean that i won't be seeing Fiona until Thursday as well. I love you baby, xox.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Extending God's Grace
God's judgment has never been a problem for me. In fact, it always seemed right. Lightening bolts on Sodom. Fire on Gomorrah. Good job, God. Egyptians swallowed in the Red Sea. They had it coming. Forty years of wandering to loosen the stiff necks of the Israelites? Would've done it myself. Ananias and Sapphire? You bet.
Discipline is easy for me to swallow. Logical to assimilate. Manageable and appropriate.
But God's grace? Anything but.
Examples? How much time do you have?
David the psalmist becomes David the voyeur, but by God's grace becomes David the psalmist again.
Peter denied Christ before he preached Christ.
Zacchaeus, the crook. The cleanest part of his life was the money he'd laundered. But Jesus still had time for him.
The thief on the cross: hellbent and hung-out-to-die one minute, heaven-bound and smiling the next.
Story after story. Prayer after prayer. Surprise after surprise.
If God can tolerate my mistakes, can't I tolerate the mistakes of others? If God can overlook my errors, can't I overlook the errors of others? If God allows me my foibles and failures to call him Father, shouldn't I extend the same grace to others?
God created us in his image. And God is love and forgiveness, so if you want to be more like God then you must learn to love and forgive others for their failures. This is not to say that what they do is right, its just that all people deserve another chance.
Jesus also taught us another similar message. He told us that when people treat us unfairly, we must treat them with love. We do this because love is the best way to get back at someone cruel. Love to an evil person is like pouring hot coals on their heads.
So next time someone says something bad to you, simply reply with this "God loves you, and so do I"
Discipline is easy for me to swallow. Logical to assimilate. Manageable and appropriate.
But God's grace? Anything but.
Examples? How much time do you have?
David the psalmist becomes David the voyeur, but by God's grace becomes David the psalmist again.
Peter denied Christ before he preached Christ.
Zacchaeus, the crook. The cleanest part of his life was the money he'd laundered. But Jesus still had time for him.
The thief on the cross: hellbent and hung-out-to-die one minute, heaven-bound and smiling the next.
Story after story. Prayer after prayer. Surprise after surprise.
If God can tolerate my mistakes, can't I tolerate the mistakes of others? If God can overlook my errors, can't I overlook the errors of others? If God allows me my foibles and failures to call him Father, shouldn't I extend the same grace to others?
God created us in his image. And God is love and forgiveness, so if you want to be more like God then you must learn to love and forgive others for their failures. This is not to say that what they do is right, its just that all people deserve another chance.
Jesus also taught us another similar message. He told us that when people treat us unfairly, we must treat them with love. We do this because love is the best way to get back at someone cruel. Love to an evil person is like pouring hot coals on their heads.
So next time someone says something bad to you, simply reply with this "God loves you, and so do I"
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Friday, June 03, 2005
Where does that wire go???
Not many of you would know this, but for one of my units at uni, we are required to design and build a remote controlled car. Below you can see some pics of is. We get assessed for the project by having a competition.
Four robots go head-to-head in an arena to collect the most amounts of boxes as possible from the centre. Every box is worth 2% each, and there is a max of 15 boxes allowed by any robot. There is a catch though, there's only 40 boxes in the middle, and do i need to remind you that there is 4 robots.
I only managed to get 6 boxes, but i think there will be some scaling involved, as I got the sixth highest mark out of 17 robots.
Anyway, i hope you like the pics i've posted.
I'll see you all on sunday!
Four robots go head-to-head in an arena to collect the most amounts of boxes as possible from the centre. Every box is worth 2% each, and there is a max of 15 boxes allowed by any robot. There is a catch though, there's only 40 boxes in the middle, and do i need to remind you that there is 4 robots.
I only managed to get 6 boxes, but i think there will be some scaling involved, as I got the sixth highest mark out of 17 robots.
Anyway, i hope you like the pics i've posted.
I'll see you all on sunday!
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