My Interpretation

So I'm in the library, trying to make headway on my last paper. I've completely finished two, need revision on one, and the last one is in the opening stages. I have eight books checked out, have been reading and studying them for an hour, and still have nothing. The end is so close though. So close.

The weekend was nice. Sydney FC dropped another game on Saturday, and I was there. Lots of fun, but I'm still waiting to watch that inspiring first win, should they ever get there.

Sunday was an epic trip up to Manly. The beach was breath-taking! And to think that I live only an hour from up to 6 different beaches is a wonderful feeling. I went to church at St. Matt's that night. It was an incredible experience. There was a pastor from Indonesia who spoke about the last few years of his life. And how difficult they were. You can read a lot about it here: http://www.opendoorsuk.org.uk/news/news_archives/000659.php. Long story short, he taught the necessity to forgive fellow human beings who have done you wrong and love one another. Now, I know that people aren't perfect, but we Christians have really left a long line of failure in our path, especially recently. I could go on a political rant here, but will refrain. But needless to say, listening to a man from Indonesia speak about some of the craziest events that happened in his life (meeting a man that was ordered to kill him, the mastermind behind the Bali bombing of 2002 among other things) has made my trip almost worth it in itself.

And this example represents one of the many reasons I wanted to come here. When in a thousand years, would I get to hear about Indonesia if I lived in America? I wish all people, especially in our country, would expand their horizons. Dare to do something different and outside the box. Because it would leave the world a better place, of that I'm convinced.

Ok, my philosophical/spiritual/political rants are over. I should just have a separate blog for it. This week I've had no class and had to work everyday thanks to XML training. It's been kind of cool. I'm almost positive that I could get a job at any of the 29 Thomson locations around the world. And that might be what I do. I'm kind of torn between trying to go after sport journalism, or just play it safe. I don't know what to do with myself. Email me some suggestions. Oh and please come visit.