Locus iste

A new video showing my sheer awesomeness:

Ahh! Mahler 8. How I love thee!

Full review of the New York Philharmonic's performance of Mahler 8 forthcoming!

Google Chrome

Today I just installed Google Chrome as my default Web Browser. All I can say is:

Holy Bejezuz its fast!!! O_o

The UI is pretty good, not perfect, but its very clean and minimalistic. I think I might be putting IE8 away for a while.

Dating

Today I was at Forest Hills Community Church's "Fireproof Dating Seminar" based on the Christian movie of the same name. Kudos to Pastor Jeremy and his amazing teachings on how to be a Godly person and have a Godly marriage and Godly dating practices. Below is the main points of what was said. Feel free to e-mail me or Pastor Jeremy with any questions you have.

The Purpose of Dating is marriage, not personal fulfillment.

Be complete in your own identity before you being dating:

A Godly Man should be/have:

1. Responsible
2. Loving
3. Humble
4. Masculine
5. Self Control

A Godly Woman should be/have:

1. Confident
2. Independent
3. Loving
4. Feminine
5. Modesty

Choose to lead your heart by:

1. Setting your heart on the things of God first.
2. Making love a decision, not a feeling.
3. Do not respond according to your own emotional, sexual, or relational needs.

Scrutinize, don't Compromise!

Examine your future spouse. Do not let them fill your identity for you by your compromise. Be sure that they are exactly what you need in a spouse.

1. Relationship with Jesus: Are they a stronger Christian than you are?
2. Self-Esteem: Are they complete in their identity?
3. Character: Problems with lying, drinking, anger etc.?
4. Family: What is the family dynamic at home? How your future spouse treats their family they will treat you.
5. Strength: Does he/she defend you against his/her family and friends?
6. Financial: Is he/she financially responsible?
7. Future: Can you see a compatible lifestyle and goals with this person?

Wise Dating Practices:

1. Date Slowly: Don't say "yes" to everyone. Wait until your are strong enough spiritually and have your identity complete.
2. Date Quickly: Don't waste time on emotions or deadbeats. If you see no future with a person, get out.
3. Date Privately: Only those close to you should know you are dating the person. Should you tell the whole world that you are dating and you break up with the person, you will have to break up with the whole world too.
4. Date Publicly: Don't put yourself into a situation where your hormones can get the better of you.
5. Date Exclusively: Don't allow unwarranted or unsound advice into the relationship.
6. Date Corporately: Seek advice from others who are wise in the topic such as your family and the spiritually mature.

Good luck and happy dating!

See Pastor Jeremy's videos on this topic: