Over the last few years I've come to realize that I really like the Bible. Yeah there are a few parts I dislike and a LOT of parts I disagree with, but overall it's a great book. I like seeing different people's thoughts and ideas and religions and doctrines. It's fascinating to see how creative people can get with proof-texting, assumptions, and the like. With all of the different translations it's amazing how much of the Bible actually gets lost. It's also amazing what people decide to "see" and what people decided not to "see".
Oy vey. As I get older I keep thinking that I'm meant to be an academic. If fate/god/destiny or any of that is real...
I just really enjoy studying old texts and trying to figure out the meaning and context of the time. The problem is so many people look at the context and meaning of things in our times. And they pick and choose what they want to hear.
I wouldn't mind learning Greek and Hebrew so I could study the Bible and other Jewish/Christian ancient texts. They just fascinate me, everything from the creation story to the apocryphal texts.
It's interesting how even after loosing my faith, I'm still so interested in the Bible. Glad I didn't throw it out in my "I hate all religions" phase.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Saving
It's tragic that so few people think ahead. About retirement. Or saving for a house. Or saving in general.
People don't want to get out of the "keeping up with the Joneses" mentality. They want the latest and greatest Stuff. The nice car, the huge house, and a yearly vacation.
And most of the people that want these things can't afford it. They don't want to actually spend the time and effort to create a budget and stick to it. And actually save for the items they want.
Instead they spend money on other things which obviously have value to them. Eating out, going to movies, etc.
None of those are bad things, not by far. But so many people are not saving money. In fact, most people (several of my friends included) are in Debt. They think, "Hey I can't wait to have this. I'll use my card." Which for emergencies (that's what an emergency fund is for actually...) is sometimes all you can do. But most of the time, there are ways around it.
Instead of using your card, why not think about saving? Just a little here-and-there. It's not like you have to go and start saving $500 a month. Just start with $20, when you can afford it. After you have some cash saved up, work on setting up a budget. And here's the kicker, stick to your budget. Don't let it be like nearly every year's resolution, make it a change that sticks.
I'm not going to lie, I used to be a spender. New video games, new books, and new movies. It was not a bad thing, not at all. I enjoyed it. But now I enjoy the idea of travel. Or not having to stress out if my bike dies and I have to get a new car/bike. Knowing that if the worst happens and I'll be okay, that's golden. One of the better feelings in the world.
People don't want to get out of the "keeping up with the Joneses" mentality. They want the latest and greatest Stuff. The nice car, the huge house, and a yearly vacation.
And most of the people that want these things can't afford it. They don't want to actually spend the time and effort to create a budget and stick to it. And actually save for the items they want.
Instead they spend money on other things which obviously have value to them. Eating out, going to movies, etc.
None of those are bad things, not by far. But so many people are not saving money. In fact, most people (several of my friends included) are in Debt. They think, "Hey I can't wait to have this. I'll use my card." Which for emergencies (that's what an emergency fund is for actually...) is sometimes all you can do. But most of the time, there are ways around it.
Instead of using your card, why not think about saving? Just a little here-and-there. It's not like you have to go and start saving $500 a month. Just start with $20, when you can afford it. After you have some cash saved up, work on setting up a budget. And here's the kicker, stick to your budget. Don't let it be like nearly every year's resolution, make it a change that sticks.
I'm not going to lie, I used to be a spender. New video games, new books, and new movies. It was not a bad thing, not at all. I enjoyed it. But now I enjoy the idea of travel. Or not having to stress out if my bike dies and I have to get a new car/bike. Knowing that if the worst happens and I'll be okay, that's golden. One of the better feelings in the world.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
People that are sick are stupid
I hate it when people that get sick and don't stop to get better. It just does not make sense. It's like a form of self importance.
"I'm too important to leave while I'm sick"
"They will miss me if I take off"
It's just a bunch of stupid excuses for people that are so caught up in their sense of self-importance.
Just take a day or two off and get better, jesus people. You're employer is not going to fire you for taking a day off because you're actually sick.
"I'm too important to leave while I'm sick"
"They will miss me if I take off"
It's just a bunch of stupid excuses for people that are so caught up in their sense of self-importance.
Just take a day or two off and get better, jesus people. You're employer is not going to fire you for taking a day off because you're actually sick.
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