First of all, let me clarify MY* definition of emo-ness.
*Disclaimer: I am not claiming that this is THE CORRECT definition, as I am merely ranting the randomness that is in my head. BUT in my defense, they do come from some observations la, which I perceive to be correct otherwise I wouldn't describe it as such! Makes sense, rite?!!
"Being emo is being somewhat moody, withdrawn, and unsocialising at that moment. The emo-ing person could possibly have been affected by a certain situation that has brought him or her to his/her particular state of emo-ness. This person is very likely in deep thought and possibly sulking. The person suffering from emo-ness is very often accompanied by a sour face."
"When coming in contact with an emo-ing person, you must be cautious. Unless you have a listening ear and the patience of a milking cow (or a cow with milk. But what I'm actually thinking about is a cow being milked. I wonder if there is a proper term for that? Whatever it is, you know you'll definitely need buckets load of patience! Heh.), then avoid eye-contact and flee for your life!" - an un-politically correct definition of emo-ness by dohnie tan.
Joh, why la liddat? (Translation: Why are you behaving this way?) I'm taking a theological subject this term, and in the first week alone, we have had 16 hours of the stuff! Non-stop, man! The good thing about the class is that it really gets you thinking. The not so good part: lack of sleep. Not because you're pondering issues late into the night tho, but because the class starts so early! Haha! Zzz... This week, we have been discussing the church and some peculiar behaviours of her members. Why do Christians behave in a particular manner? Here's an example, if Christians are supposed to be socially inclusive, friendly and accepting to all, then why are there cliques still happening? On top of that, why is it happening in BCM? It shouldn't be here, right? But maybe I see it as a problem only because I feel like the left-out one. *Hyuk!* But how would they like it if this were to happen in their church??!!! I wonder if I'm guilty of it happening in my own church? *Gulp!* Oh oh!
LL calls them 'the Inner Circle'. He has a point, but I don't think it's that bad la *hope*. I'm honestly just concerned. It's not the best of behaviours. I dunno la. In class, Pastor Lim said that as ministers we should not be afraid to rebuke and correct when necessary... but I'm not their pastor, am I?
"... then Cain replied indignantly to God, 'Am I my brother's keeper?!!'"
*Gulp* I guess if it gets worse, then I should do something about it. Some of the things that have happened really affected me. It's not the best of behaviours...
I don't think I'm emo-ing la... probably just tired. Must be the lack of sleep.
*Disclaimer: I am not claiming that this is THE CORRECT definition, as I am merely ranting the randomness that is in my head. BUT in my defense, they do come from some observations la, which I perceive to be correct otherwise I wouldn't describe it as such! Makes sense, rite?!!
"Being emo is being somewhat moody, withdrawn, and unsocialising at that moment. The emo-ing person could possibly have been affected by a certain situation that has brought him or her to his/her particular state of emo-ness. This person is very likely in deep thought and possibly sulking. The person suffering from emo-ness is very often accompanied by a sour face."
"When coming in contact with an emo-ing person, you must be cautious. Unless you have a listening ear and the patience of a milking cow (or a cow with milk. But what I'm actually thinking about is a cow being milked. I wonder if there is a proper term for that? Whatever it is, you know you'll definitely need buckets load of patience! Heh.), then avoid eye-contact and flee for your life!" - an un-politically correct definition of emo-ness by dohnie tan.
Joh, why la liddat? (Translation: Why are you behaving this way?) I'm taking a theological subject this term, and in the first week alone, we have had 16 hours of the stuff! Non-stop, man! The good thing about the class is that it really gets you thinking. The not so good part: lack of sleep. Not because you're pondering issues late into the night tho, but because the class starts so early! Haha! Zzz... This week, we have been discussing the church and some peculiar behaviours of her members. Why do Christians behave in a particular manner? Here's an example, if Christians are supposed to be socially inclusive, friendly and accepting to all, then why are there cliques still happening? On top of that, why is it happening in BCM? It shouldn't be here, right? But maybe I see it as a problem only because I feel like the left-out one. *Hyuk!* But how would they like it if this were to happen in their church??!!! I wonder if I'm guilty of it happening in my own church? *Gulp!* Oh oh!
LL calls them 'the Inner Circle'. He has a point, but I don't think it's that bad la *hope*. I'm honestly just concerned. It's not the best of behaviours. I dunno la. In class, Pastor Lim said that as ministers we should not be afraid to rebuke and correct when necessary... but I'm not their pastor, am I?
"... then Cain replied indignantly to God, 'Am I my brother's keeper?!!'"
*Gulp* I guess if it gets worse, then I should do something about it. Some of the things that have happened really affected me. It's not the best of behaviours...
I don't think I'm emo-ing la... probably just tired. Must be the lack of sleep.
8 comments:
actually, im thinking, is it possible at all for humans to not be clique-ish? i think it is part of human nature to be so, no? also, because of our physical and psychological limitations, we can only spend our time with so many people, and perhaps for "selfish" reasons, we need to invest our time in a few limited persons for our own sake(like social and emotional support).
in that sense, i'd say only God can be un-cliqueish.. you think? in a way, jesus had his own clique of friends too didnt he? as much he was loving and accepting and all that..
but then again, you're probably talking about the kind of clique-ishness that is abnormally destructive.. the extremely exclusive and rigid kind of social group..
i'd say, it depends really on what's going on inside the person.. because that dictates the nature of his relationship with others. meaning, whether the person is driven by fear and insecurities, or love and a stable self-esteem.. basically "personhood".
slightly off topic, but anyone ever considered that maybe, culture is a factor that contributes to our clique-ish tendencies? for example our attitudes towards cross gender relationships. we say it's okay if it's in a large group, but to think, large groups dont just happen, they have to start small somewhere, but we generally tend to frown upon such "exclusive" relationships, romantic in nature or otherwise. so that limits a person's options in who to make friends with, and then we have rigid social hierarchies, which limits it even more.. so... maybe?
sorry donny. i spammed your blog like it was mine. i apologize. i just got fascinated with what you were saying..
wahh... ming yan...*speechless*... hehe...
dohnie!... haha... rarely comment in ur blog cause feel that i am not adequate enough...
anyhow, i will say wad i think ok?
*and feel silly after that*...haha..
i think everyone will go through this season of feeling left out in their life. when we feel such, maybe we can take time to u know, know who we are again and self check if things abt ourself have changed, and for better or worse?..hehe.. cause u know la, when we're so occupied with friends, we dun have much time for ourself.
hehe...... and how come it will be donny who feel left out? cause when u go bcm, i was thinking, oh donny's gonna be so busy with work n frens in bcm, sure not much time for us edi wan la... i am sure bcm people are missing out someone great! not trying to make u feel happy, but really...
anyway, have a good day tmr! God bless donny... see ya!
-aivee-
Whoa! You guys! Haha!
Ok, I think I agree with you in that people are naturally clique-ish, for the reasons you mentioned, but also as a prehistoric instinct for survival. But the world isn't like that anymore.
I believe God's design is for us to live in a supportive community where everyone is part of the body. You can sort of say that Jesus too had His 'inner circle', but He did it in a way that wasn't exclusive, so nobody felt left out. Heh.
Don't worry Aivee, I'm not feeling left out. And you really shouldn't feel inadequate la! As you find your significance in God, you'll never have to feel inadequate again! Thanks for your comment!
Yeer u steal my sentence
"Why So Emo" XD
you're an emo person? hahah! wouldn't have guessed. and ur definition sounds bout rite.
u know, i've made mention to esther some time back that i noticed cliques in BCM. ;) and I'm barely even there. just an observation.
Steal your line? Sorry Teej, no copyrighted... hehee.
Hi Anne! Yalor, some more yesterday Ps Julie made mention that the latest generation (was it Blasters?) have clique-ing tendencies. Aiyo, no wonder la. Interesting rite?
Hey! Anybody also can emo la!
*throw confetti*
Since "Pater" say we can all emo, lets all emo bersama - same la. wan a not wan a not?
*jumps up and down excitingly*
ahem ahem
*change expression and pulls a long face*
im so the emo- ing now........(-.-")
walao ehh... (my S'porean friends would be so proud)
SFH!SFH!SFH!SFH!SFH!SFH!*
(*SFH = Slaps Forehead)
RACHEL!!! YOU ARE SO...
walao-ehwalao-ehwalaoeh!!! Slap forehead until so red edi!!! Can I borrow yours? Hahahaha!
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