So far......

well, so far so good.

Bit of a slow day, but I'm still working on the forum, and browsing other sites in between.

had a glass of iced tea....mmmm, just the thing for this hot weather- really hit the spot there.

I cant help but wonder: why are people so prone to superstitions? Is it a fear of the unknown or just a way of retreating to their comfort level when confronted by something they dont (want to) understand?

I admit: I've been prone to superstiiton on occasion, but geenrally I do feel there's an explanation for most things we dont understand. The explanation doesnt necessarily have to be a logical one, but its there nonetheless.

oh well.

sometimes I worry about my family. Siblings, parents, relatives.

Should I be more involved in their lives? Even as adults?

But what if they dont really want interference from relatives: sometimes advice given with the best of intentions can still backfire and have totally unexpected consequences. Like Jane Austen's Emma.

Sometimes it may be best to give unobstrusive support, imo.

And sometimes people have to make mistakes and learn from them.

Okay- it rained today and it seemed to be a hailstorm as well? Thought I heard stones pattering on the window panes. Not to mention the sun was shining before, after and possibly during the thunderstorm. Lost power briefly, amid the loud flashes of lightning.

freaky, to say the least.

Loved it!!!!!!!!!

hmmm.

wonder if I should attempt to unravel the seeming mystery of someone's actions. Its not so much a mystery, really, as an attempt on my part to come to terms with what I dont understand.

Looking at things in perspective, gives a different viewpoint most times.

everything can be so subjective.


sigh.

wonder if I should look into the history of the Russia-Georgia conflcit.

caught offguard doesnt begin to describe me here.

I've already given up on understanding the Niger-Delta problem. No one seems to know what they're doing over there. Least of all the militants.

Lots of interesting discussions about it though.

I think I read somewhere that a Chinese firm was going to replace Julius Berger in that region. Interesting.

I havent the faintest idea what's going on with McCain. Has he given up already? Obama does seem to be on a roll.

oh well, come November the hysteria will quiet down, one can only hope.

hmmm.

Watching the news reports on hurricane Gustav.

I doubt anything could match katrina, but its always better to be on the safe side.

RNC cancelled. hmmm-it looks like Obama's got this election on lockdown.

well, come November we'll see.

tried out the new Google browser. Not bad I must say.

however, I couldnt open a file in adobe? Could be my computer, I guess. Also, where's the open a new page shortcut?

well, been busy as usual.

Still not sure whats going on with Palin. She does seem to be having it rough with the press and on internet blogs in general. This stuff is getting way too serious, imo.


geez, dash is taunting me again. dangling a juicy carrot which will be whipped away as soon as I act interested. Haha.

Boy have I learnt a lot these past years. Turns out I dont know as much as I thought I did, and neither do I have all the answers. Emotionally, I think I've grown, and so much is getting clearer now.

Quite humbling, really.

dont know what's going on. I tried to log on Facebook today, and the page wouldnt load. It could be related to the site changes or something, I guess.

now, to what extent can I interfere in other people's lives, really?

There are times when my heart bleeds for someone and I desperately wish they could have less stress and turmoil in their lives. I wish they could just realise that sometimes its okay to just move on and let go. I keep repeating this but I cant force people to listen. And it makes me so sad, because I feel a lot of potential is being thrown away here, on account of things that will seem so irrelevant later.

Gosh, I wish I could fix things and make it all right and take away the hurt. But I cant, because I'm not God and I just dont have that power.

Where on earth did things go wrong, and how come it all feels like a bad dream sometimes...........I feel like crying and the tears are burning my eyes but crying wont solve anything. My heart bleeds, seriously, and if I'm feeling this much pain I wonder how they are feeling as well. I cant even begin to imagine.

I just hope things will be alright in the future. How can you change people (you cant), and what can one offer when I dont have all the answers, myself.

well, I can only hope things will work themselves out.

still no light yet at the end the tunnel and yes my heart still bleeds for all involved. sigh.

If only there really were crystal balls that could see into the future....so much avoidable stress people get into now, thats totally unnecessary.oh well, I hope everything will be resolved someday without all the hard feelings. None of this stress is worth it, for real.

I gave some advice, telling someone to let things go. But at this stage, i'm not sure if thats advisable. Because sometimes people take you for a fool if you act weak.

I guess the only thing now is to wait and see what happens next.and trust God.

McCain and Obama are debating as I type this.

hmmm. well, in five weeks, this'll all be behind us, wont it.

though it pretty much looks like obama has this election just about wrapped up?

the usual reporting from the media, etc etc. checking the news sites- still more or less the same stuff.

election day's almost here.

been feeling a bit under the weather for sometime now.

It could be connected to the actual weather outside (extremes of hot and cold), or allergies acting up. Never used to have them but now......bleh.


All eyes are on the Biden and Palin debate at the moment. Another Obama McCain session coming up soon.