February 15th In a certain factory,a big vessel was used for boiling water.Somehow, a small tortoise fell into the vessel.But the water was cold at that time.So the tortoise thought that it would be enjoyable if the water was warm. Soon the tortoise felt the water getting warm. But, it did not realize that the water would get hot soon, and that it would succumb to the heat. Man has the natural tendency to long for pleasure,happiness and joyful feelings.When he is in his teens, his instinct for pleasure would increase.Many times, the way he chooses to attain it, brings him evils. The tortoise, which felt happy in the warmth of the water did not realize that it was in a dangerous place.Likewise, many would not realize that the things that look so blissful and the things that are merry making to mind would soon bring them disaster. Whether it is the desire for smoking, or alcohol or desire for sex, today it may look like the garden of Eden.Tomorrow, it would turn to be hell. Those who have chosen the ways of the Lord, would rescue themselves from this wickedness. When we desire to live as pleasing to Him, the Lord would cover us with His presence and keep us from all harms.

Do you get irritated when people use 'lol' when there is nothing to laugh about? I get pretty pissed and irritated when people go on using 'lol' and there is nothing funny at all... Wanna know if am the only weirdo here :P

Jealousy :( I guess this is my first notebook entry on this website. I've never written a notebook entry before because my English is quite good and I dont need any help with it. And my Russian is so pathetic, that I cannot write a single sentence.. haha Well I'm really sad right now because I have to say goodbye to my friend Feng Jiahuan. She was one of my first friends from China. I've never really liked the Chinese people, partly because I'm from India and China is our competitor. But after speaking to her and a few other Chinese people I've begun to like china a lot. Unfortunately it so happens that her boyfriend is very insecure about my friendship with her and wants her to stop speaking to me. I dont really understand it because I am probably never going to see her and we are just friends over the internet and we both dont have feelings for each other. I dont want to come inbetween them, but at the same time I feel sorry for her that she is stuck with a guy who doesnt trust her and that am losing a friend. Hmm... I dont know if she is going to see this....I hope she doesnt remove me. I've told her it's okay if she removes. I understand, but I feel deeply sad at the same time. :( I dont know why people feel insecure if their girls speak to other guys over the internet.

italki chat Why doesnt chat work properly on this website? Half the time I dont see my friends on chat though they are online

Why do people in China have english names? As I interact with people from China,I find that they have english names and spanish names while their actual names in Chinese would be something else. Why is it that they use different names? Why not just use the Chinese names written in english? I do not understand the concept of an english name :|