There are a few things I’ve noticed as of late and I’m almost surprised I haven’t noted them earlier.
5 things I’ve noticed recently:
- I have a strong disdain for the reek of ammonia.
I don’t think most people actually enjoy the flavour ammonia leaves in one’s nose, but I have, for some reason, an extremely negative reaction to the stuff. During a lab in Chemistry class, we had to work with samples of the stuff and it was all I could do to stop myself from coughing endlessly at the smell. It gives off a very distinct and pungent smell that does not play nice at all with the olfactory sensors in my ol’ factory. - I don’t get along with many, many people.
It’s not that I go looking for fights to pick, or that I pick them easily, but I seem to have been cursed (or blessed, if you ask me) with the ability of firstly developing very strong opinions/evaluations of people and their character, and having my predispositions confirmed later on by their actions. This means I’ve got a small set of friends with whom I’m thoroughly content, and a very large portion of the general public with whom I am politely silent at the worst, and then a small sliver of the populace that I hold in contempt. It’s not that I hate, but I just feel absolutely no reason, selfish or otherwise, to be exceptionally accomodating towards any of these people in the last group. Mind you, I get these inclinations far before these people have done anything in particular to set me off, but nearly every time I get these “premonitions” (if you will bear it) these people turn out to be exactly the kind of person I expected them to be. - I hate the cold.
I am not sure if it’s the south-Asian blood running in my veins or just an overzealous love for summer and all its freedom, but I have a very strong inclination towards disliking winter and the cold. I wouldn’t mind the snow and the short days so much if it weren’t for the constant sheets of grey that plaster the skies for the better part of the season and the gusty coldness with gutsy wetness that, together, invade my private parts without paying any heed to my wishes. The only redeeming traits about the cold is that it often leads to cuddling up (with another person or with a toasty blanket) for long hours spent in the comfort of one’s home, and that Christmas (and later, spring) is bound to get here (unlike in Narnia). - I enjoy reading my Bible.
I honestly do. Many people looking in from without may find this a bit peculiar: that a well-reasoned (though perhaps ill-balanced) and mostly logical mind would take joy in ruminating over ancient texts about long past days, heroes, and miracles is relatively counter-intuitive. Nevertheless, it’s true for me. I’d count myself rational (though not always sensible) enough to be able to hold a light to any half-decent debator and anyone who has ever spoken with me about personal beliefs and questions of faith will know that I’m not one to be easily convinced of anything but what I’ve thought out for myself. I do like reading my Bible and I don’t like people writing it off as “dated”, “barbaric”, “boring”, “useless”, etc… without having earnestly read through any extensive portion of the book. That’s like me telling you that your favourite course in school is a complete waste of time and dead stupid without ever having completed the course. So please, don’t be dated, barbaric, boring, or downright useless by trying to convince anyone about anything you don’t know anything about. - I enjoy being kind.
Okay, so anyone who knows me in a very general sense probably wouldn’t list “kindness” as one of my main (or even secondary) virtues, and I am quite regretful of this. Nevertheless, I do strive to be as kind as possible whenever the opportunity is given. Ask me to borrow my book of notes, or a couple dollars, or whatever and I’ll probably lend it to you unless there’s some extremely good reason against it. It’s necessary for any good Christian man to be generous with his possessions, his wealth, and himself to others (who may or may not be at a disadvantage). I wouldn’t count myself wholly or even generally virtuous but I also wouldn’t count myself as wholly or even generally malicious. I’m generally well-adjusted and wouldn’t mind discomforts if it helps someone else, but I don’t appreciate ungracious attitudes from people seeking help.