Wake-Up Call

  It's been a long time since my last post and I suppose you must have wondered where I had gone to. Well, I've been quite busy of late (with extra-curricular activities and homework). With no further ado, let's get on with the post!

  Many a times, we "fail" in our tasks. For example, I had a recital on the 25th of August and I messed up my piano piece terribly (to myself, at least. I think those present at the recital could affirm that). I admit that I had an attack of the nerves, and that made my fingers even more sweaty than usual. My fingers were cold too and were stiff so I could not play as fast as I usually would. I couldn't forgive myself for a few days after that and when people approached me to say that I played well, I sort of told them that my playing was actually horrible.

  Now that I reflect on it, I actually think that the recital was a blessing in disguise. Before the recital, I was quite complacent in my practice and the recital actually motivated me to practice harder for my upcoming Grade 8 piano exam on the 10th of September. I experienced a change in my playing and now I'm glad that I messed up in the recital! If I didn't, I wouldn't have experienced the wake-up call and probably would still be slack in my practice. Definitely a NO for somebody taking his Grade 8 exam in a few weeks!

  I haven't taken my piano exam yet, so I don't know what my score will be; but hopefully, I can get at least a merit.

  I would end with a quote in Tengwar Quenya (Elvish language in Lord of the Rings)

It means, "Failure is the mother of success."

What's The Best Choice?

 Heellloooo there! It's been quite some time since my last post! Yeah, sort of busy with work and the like right now. Finally managed to set aside some time for this post!

 It's sad to say that my lovely Sony Ericsson W995's screen has spoiled and I've been stuck with my lousy old phone for quite some time. Thankfully, I would be able to upgrade on the 17th September 2012! Yay!

  I have already narrowed down my search to a few phones. Mainly Sony and HTC phones. Of course, each phone has its own advantages and disadvantages. There's a phone that is even waterproof! I have done plenty of research on the respective phones, but I just can't seem to choose an exact one yet. (Yes. I know there's plenty of time from now to then; but at the end of the day, I will be stuck with that phone so I want to make the best choice.)

  This situation reminds of our everyday lives. We all have to make many choices everyday. Whether its choosing to read a book or watch television, eating meat or vegetables, etc. Just as the Bible says, "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial." The question we should ask ourselves is: what is the best choice. Sure, there may be good choices, but remember that the enemy of "best" is "good." 

  One of the good questions to ask yourself is: What would Jesus do if He were in this situation? What would He choose? (I know this doesn't really apply to my phone choice, but anyways...) This is a great guideline as Jesus is perfect. He can't make a wrong decision.

  To conclude it all, let me finish with a Bible verse. "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything is constructive." 1 Corinthians 10:23.