Tuesday, May 21, 2013
I love the series Star Trek. I haven't watched all of the TV series though, nor have seen any of the movies, including the newest one (Star Trek into Darkness). The only series I've seen are The Next Generation, Voyager and Deep Space Nine. I haven't seen the first or last TV series(The Original Series and Enterprise), nor do I intend to in the near future as I have not even finished Voyager yet. I watching 3 episodes each Friday night and was, I think, halfway through season 5 or 6, but they suddenly stopped airing the reruns and instead replaced it with Sex in the City (NOOOOO! D: D: *despair*
I don't know which series I like better. I'd probably say that ST: TNG is my ultimate favorite from the three that I've watched, followed by Voyager and DS9. TNG is my absolute personal fave because of its moral tales and philosophical nature, followed by Voyager (IDK why it's my second fave, I just happen to like it). I started watching DS9 with some preconceived notion that it was going to be very different (in a bad way) from the usual series, making me wary. I read that the themes were much darker than the first three TV series, which were pretty light compared to it (a utopian future). I didn't like it at all at first. But slowly and surely, I'm am starting to kind of appreciate it. Honestly, I've been avoiding it like the plague whenever it's on TV during its first airing of the reruns on TV, but I'm watching bits and pieces of it now. I'd like to move on to watching full episodes, as I have seen some of them, and I have to say, it's actually really good.
What I really like about Star Trek in general (from what I've watched) is that they deal with so many issues that apply to today's society. They have issues relating to religion, politics, values, society and other important things. For example, there was an episode-- Oh wait, I'm not going to delve deep into details, you have to watch the series for yourself :P
Also, I had to rant here because none of my friends watch ST at all. *okay*
Signing Off at...
1:15 AM
Saturday, May 18, 2013
I'm leaning more towards this university that
doesn't have the Baha'i club, as the campus is farther than I would like (2 hours travel max by train). So.... I'm leaning towards a university that is located in the campus, which seems to be the better option because it's only 45 minutes of travel by train AND they have a Unitarian Universalist congregation in the city! I can walk there during my spare time without my parents knowing XD
Problem is though, it's full of older people! I checked their website and it looked like they were around 30-60 year old, with the 60 being age of majority in it...
See, that's the only thing I don't like about it. There's going to be a uni-aged student in between all of these... old people D: I'm going to feel so out of place! Ah well, I can always apply for membership later on in my life.
So... I'm kind of in between joining Baha'i and UU, but the dilemma that I'm in involves the demographic that both of them have. Baha'i has a broader age range, but it's not as liberal as my views, while that UU church fits me more, but has.... a very limited age range.
Eh, let's just see what happens.
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Oh btw, my parents are A LOT less imposing on what I should be doing on weekends (hint: church). Ever since I "came out" because of the pressure, I've been feeling a lot more relaxed because I don't have to pretend like I'm someone else.
Yay.
Signing Off at...
5:07 AM
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
It's 5 months in to this year, and 4 months into my last year of highschool, and I've decided that I want to go to this certain university because they have a Baha'i club there. I'm going to work really hard this year to get into that university with the course that I want. I really can't wait to meet people who have almost the same ideas as me.
I currently self-identify as a Unitarian Universalist, but due to their small numbers in the state, and generally the country that I live in, and their lack of young people in it, I've decided to try out Baha'i first, as they have a broader demographic. Even if their beliefs aren't as liberal as UUism, it's around 85% compatible with what
I believe in, so it's all cool.
I've been feeling so isolated due to my current beliefs, as most of my friends are either Christian, Muslim or atheist. I only have one friend who has almost the same ideas as me, and she's my current bestfriend. I'm glad I have at least someone who thinks almost the way I do.
I
really want to get into that university.
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Speaking of friends...
Your friends are one of your greatest blessings. Take time to spend time with them. Nurture them. Friends enrich your life immeasurably. They make good times better and hard times easier. Be good to your friends and love them well.
I really do love my friends.
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I'm turning legal this year. Maybe then I can sign and keep my own documents and remove my status as a member of the RCC.
As much as I appreciate the values that the RCC has taught me, I just can't live with myself knowing that I'm putting on this facade for the sake of my parent's happiness. I'm not your doll. I have my own opinions and beliefs too, you know. And besides, what's the point of saying that I'm a member of a group when I do not adhere to their doctrine and dogma anyway? And I'm not saying that I hate the group or disrespect their beliefs. It's just a matter of incompatibility, nothing more.
Signing Off at...
12:55 AM