stuff that I have learnt...

I reckon one of the joys in life is to learn. And over the years, I reckon I have learnt a lot of things about myself and other things that enter my life. I have heard it once said by Elisabeth Elliot that 'If anyone fancies that he knows, he knows nothing yet, in the true sense of knowing', and I couldn't agree more. The more I learn, the more I realise that I have so much more to learn! A lot of the following are useless bits of trivia that I will never really need (except in the off-chance that the topic comes up in a conversation and I can therefore show-off my 'expertise'), some are practical, while others are things that have changed my life and the way that I view certain things in life.

John 3:16.

The telenet saver offered by BankWest is a good way to earn money without doing anything. My very smart gor gor taught me that one and it's one of the best (and only) investments I have made (lowly OTs - even ones who have done business - usually aren't the entrepreneurial-type) hehe

Pizza can be effectively reheated in a sandwich press if the lid is kept slightly ajar.

Earplugs are a light-sleeper's best friend.

The fear of man will always trap you. But if you put your trust in God, you'll be safe (rephrased Proverbs 29:25).

The worth of a piece of clothing will always be determined by the amount of wear you can get out of it. For example, an $80 dress worn once will have costed you $80 for that one wear. On the other hand, a $10 tee that has been worn 10 times will only cost you $1 per wear, and the price will decrease with continued use. Therefore, it is advisable only to invest in clothing that will yield a return that is reasonable - considering intended frequency of wear. [Several items in my wardrobe, were sound investments and continue to depreciate in costs per wear!]

Earthworms are hermaphrodites - they are both boy and girl so they can make more earthworms by themselves. That's amazing. I learnt that when I was in Primary School, and it still gob-smacks me when I think about it.

Guys will never understand why girls enjoy shopping, and girls will never understand why guys enjoy computer games.

Soap gets rid of oils through a process called emulsification (?). I think. Not sure if the word is correct, Chemistry was never a strong point for me. But basically, to get rid of oily stuff, soap is required - oil and water don't mix unless soap comes in to play. That's why you need suds when you do oily dishes. On a related note, plastic stuff will always need more soap to wash them clean - oil seems to like plastic for some reason. Also, soap is made out of animal and plant fats - which is disgusting when you think about it.

Spaghetti bolognese will always taste better the day after it is cooked - ALWAYS.

The christian isn't a problem solver, rather, he is one who has The Problem Solver living in his heart.

Breaking in new shoes can easily be done by wearing them around the house with a pair of thick socks. No friction, no blisters, no people laughing at your temporary fashion trend (except your family). Also, vaseline (applied on the usually-blister-prone-parts-of-your-feet) is a good way of preventing blisters when wearing new shoes initially.

If the greatest commandment is to love God with your heart, mind and soul, then the greatest sin is to not do so.

When making a hot drink, you should always pour the hot water last to eliminate / minismise the need for mixing!

It's good to try and be stingy with yourself, and generous with others.

Dogs know when you are scared of them - so the trick is to act brave if you are scared of them. If you stare down a dog, you gain authority over them (or something like that). On a related note, dogs are better than cats - because cats always think they are better than you. You need to prove yourself to a cat, and even after that, they will still hate you. On another related note, if one is allergic to cats, one must not pet a cat and then rub one's eyes. Furthermore, if one tries to alleviate irritation in one eye caused by cat-allergens with a piece of cucumber, it is not advisable to then use the infected cucumber on the remaining good eye, as this will cause spread the irritation - resulting in temporary vision impairment.

Even though I am stupid - God loves me. Nothing I can do will make Him love me less, and nothing I can do will make Him love me more. God's love for me is unchanging.

Everything happens for a reason. This is not just true in LOST, but it is also true in the Christian's spiritual walk. God moulds us and shapes us with trials. Things may hurt in the present, but the future will yield something greater than we could ever imagine. God's purpose for me is Christlikeness.

Whenever unsure, we can find an answer in the Bible. God's Word to me is the final, right answer.

And if it all seems too hard - God's grace is sufficient.