Mr. Aldie's Card and Some Thinking Done

Now it's time for yet another update on this corner of the internet! :)

Did you read about the card I received from a Mr. Aldie quite awhile ago? If not, he's the great guy who asked for my details on the steet...and gave me a Christmas card! I am still touched by his card and after some time in camp, I've finally come out with a card for him from me.

Here are the pics of the card I made:

Above: The outside view. Supposed to look like the clichéd X'mas present (box and ribbons) and it opens by pulling the tab from the slot at the right of the middle of the cross.

Below: This is the interior view. Reason why it looks uneven is because the Santa head is a pop-up and it is being flattened by the scanner. Looks messy eh?

Well, I'll be posting it to him tomorrow. Hope the card is acceptable to him haha...it looks easy but I have to say the process of making it is not easy. Not on the technical side, but to keep it neat (no smudges etc.). I guess I didn't quite keep to the ideal of tidyness :P

Wanna a card like that too? If so, just drop me a message and I will try to conjure one up for you with my rudimentary art skills. It would take time, and I would not be asking for any $$$ heh. Remember, I am in army and I have a nation to protect hahaha, but I'll try my best to do one on time.

Some Thinking

I just watched a documentary on how Einstein formulated E=mc² and how the equation affected lives of people after its legendary birth. After watching it, I wanted to ask myself: what do I want to do in life?

A part of me wanted to achieve, be it great discoveries or pioneer into an area that is rarely explored. Grapple onto new ideas and not to be afraid from trying them out or being daunted by skeptics. I'm not aiming for money, but for status and recognition?

The other side would go: Who is in the centre of my plans?

Undoubtedly, God is the rightful centre of our lives. I am a sinner and if you knew my sins, you would probably curse my name and whack me on the head. No joke. Lived a life to fool others on the outside and fool myself on the inside.

After choosing to ignore Jesus's work on the Cross for about 19 years, I couldn't run away from some facts. I may have studied well or have a comfortable life, but simply achieving/studying for the next step doesn't make sense to me. Essentially, I am still a person marred by unmentionable sins, how can I take pride in the achievements I would make?

God loved and saved me through Christ, and regardless of my disobedience/sin he is still faithful and seeking His lost sheep. Without Him I am a condemned sinner and have a meaningless life that simply ends with death. I have distractions in my life that disrupt my relationship with God...and I need Him to mold my life with His Purposes. Not to be on the moral highground, but to live a changed life for others to know Him. I'll admit, I am not anywhere near that yet.

What has God planned for my life? I am looking towards studying medicine in university and I have always been asking myself questions regarding the choice I made. The sheer challenge in medicine and the potential for medicine to impact on other lives positively are some of the main draws that me excite now. Not a complete answer, but I'll work on it heh. Have to keep an open mind.

Don't wanna bore you with my narcissitic thoughts right here lol.

Well, I've gotta go off now and move on. Nice typing here to you guys and all the better if you read! Have fun and look forward to the holidays. Those with exams, ALL THE BEST! I won't forget about your pains too.

Cheers,
Joshua