Thursday, April 28, 2005
a conversat[i]on
Hey.
Hi there!
*looks around* So THIS is what Heaven looks like? Not terribly impressive, I must say.
*apologetic* Well, a few of our pending upgrades were delayed 'cause we had to deal with all those problems down there. Want a tour?
I'll pass. Uh.. How's life? *uninterested look*
Great! How about yours?
Like SAI. Grr
Why do you say that? Shouldn't you be enjoying the life that I GAVE you?? *shock*
That's easy for you to say! You're the one that gets to cruise around the clouds and watch angelic musicals! The life you GAVE me? I should have known not to accept free gifts! BAH!
Whoa whoa.. EASY now... What can I do for you? Remember, nothing's too tough for me! *proud*
Oh yea? How 'bout fixing my life, eh? You must have messed up royally when creating me. What, did it with only one hand while the other was busy with the TV remote? Well?
That!? Oh.. Hmm.. Well I suppose I could TRY to do something about your life..
Did I hear that correctly? The Almighty, the Omnipotent, the Alpha and the Omega, TRY? So you're not that great as you seem to be, no? Damn all those false advertisments!
Haha, yea you're right. There. Done.
WHAT?
DONE!
DONE WHAT!? And wipe that cocky smile of your face! *fumes*
You wanted me to fix your life, I've done that. Now you can stop blaming those adverts. I AM really all-powerful, you know. *glows with a conceited look*
*sheepishly* Oh, you did? Really? But I don't feel any different at all! *whines*
Well that's because you haven't accepted my help yet. *still glowing*
What's that suppose to mean? Oh well, I guess it'll take some time to "get into my system" eh? Oh let's talk about some other stuff.
Sure thing! What say we stroll over to Starbucks and talk over coffee? My treat!
You have Starbucks HERE? *surprise*
Well of course! Come on, let's go!
(Minutes later...)
What do you think? Pretty cool place, eh? *smug*
Err.. I don't know, looks pretty much like how it is down there..
Mm? You sure? Ahh.. The waiters and waitresses here have WINGS. Ha! Bet you don't have that "down there" *beams*
It looks as if those wings of theirs are getting in the way though. Oh look, one of them just spilled latte on the other guys's wing! Haha
Well... *slightly embarassed* Let's grab a seat.
Heh *sniggers*
*rolls eyes*
Hey, that old guy over there, looks vaguely familiar... *points*
Oh, there? New guy, him. Was a pretty busy and important man down there, did a lot of good things for me. I see that he finally gets to relax and sip on cappucino. Wanna join him? *beckons*
Uh, I'll rather not. Let's take that plush-looking sofa seat over there.
As you wish. But shouldn't we like place our orders first, hmm?
Oh yea, you're right. I'll have an Espresso frappucino with extra whip cream, please.
No prob!
(The two paid for their drinks and sat down...)
So.. What was it you wanted to talk about?
Oh, er.. It's quite embarrassing, you know.. I.. I don't really know where to start..
What's there to be embarassed about? I already KNOW everything, remember?
Yea? So there's really no need for me to say anything is there? *grumbles*
There is! For one, it'll be more fun for you to say it instead of me relying on my pre-knowledge. And for another, it is quite therapeutic to talk about your problems with somebody rather than keeping it all to yourself.
Yea yea whatever...
So now, what's up?
Well.. actually it's about..
Yes?
Well, it's about my relationships.
What about them?
It's like, I don't really have any friends. There's always nobody to talk to, you know, about my problems and stuff, or just to talk about...stuff.
But that's not true! Look at all the people around you, are they not your friends?
Yeah well I guess they are. But it's like, they are not really real friends, more like, associates and acquaintances, those "hi" and "bye" kinda.. NOT people I would share private stuff with for sure..
But surely there are some that you are closer to?
Maybe. Like the girl who plays minesweeper with me..
Ah yes, her. I know her, although she doesn't know me yet. She's a pretty good friend, no?
I guess so. I would consider her one of my closer friends, maybe. And then there's this other girl, she knows you too, and..
I know who. She's a good friend to you.
Yea I know but ever since that incident it has always been wierd around her, like i don't really know her anymore. Kinda, anyway.
Ah yes, I remember that. Heh *snigger*
It's not funny okay! *gives >_<>
Ahem. *still sniggering*
Grr. Yea. Anyway that's about it. SEE? Pathetic. You know I've always wondered why other people have those super close same-sex friends and I don't. Or can't.
Why is that, you think?
I don't know! Just can't converse with guys, I suppose.
Well?
I think... The problem is me lor. It's like I always don't know what to say to people. I'm generally not a very interesting person la, people are probably bored to death talking to me, then I'll run out of things to say, then there will be those awkward silences, then..
Now now.. There's no need to be so hard on yourself! Have more confidence in yourself!
Easy for you to say! I am just a conversational failure. Which is why I haven't been spreading word of you.
You haven't?
Yea, like, I don't really know how to approach it! What, am I suppose to just walk up to people and say 'hey, wanna know about this awesome God of mine'?
That could work..
Oh please.
Well, would YOU have approached people to ask about ME when you were still an unsaved sinner?
Eh? Hmm. I guess not.
Speaking of which, how DID you come to know me? What's your story?
What? Oh. It was really by accident, I guess.
ACCIDENT? Haha, son, nothing happens by accident.
Yeah, well, I was at this really down period of my life and stuff, so I was searching for some spirituality, you know, reading up and stuff. Then this girl invited me to her church, like just out of the blue, and... Well, I was sort of interested in her so I went ahead just for a look-see. Then at the end of the service the pastor called for unbelievers to raise their hands and he was going to pray for them, and I thought it was jut a harmless prayer so why not. And before I know it I've said the sinner's prayer and BAM! Brand new Christian. I was so confused at that time lah. But then at night I thought things through and prayed the sinner's prayer again, this time with all my heart, that's when you heard me, and the rest is history.
Haha. Oh yes, now I remember. Not bad eh? Used the girl to lure you, haha. Quite ingenious on my part, don't you think?
Yea yea, you and your 'good plans'. Look, it's getting late already. I should be going back down. Maybe we'll continue this next time, eh?
No problem! Want me to give you a lift down?
No thanks, I think I'll take the scenic route. Thanks anyway.
You're welcome, son.
Bye!
{/4:12 PM}
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