tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2009-11-13:/My name's Matthew, I'm 26 and I live in the north-west of England. I thought a blog would be a good way of recording those of my random thoughts I have which I don't want to disappear. The title was originally a test, but I think I'll stick with it as a pretentious statement of how the individual relates to society... MokoFeed2009-11-13T05:10:04+01:00tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2008-05-07:/2007/09/02/title~2911553/#c6742927topseo0012008-05-07T04:05:01+02:002008-05-07T04:05:01+02:00Most trusted online uk casino presenting selected uk free <a href="http://www.casinofocus.net/">online casino</a> gambling games. Play trusted casinos gambling games from leading <a href="http://www.casinofocus.net/">online casinos</a> l8q4w4cxtag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2007-10-12:/2006/08/07/hello_world~1020048/#c4890447cathy2007-10-12T02:06:45+02:002007-10-12T02:06:45+02:00You’ve got a lot of cool posts here. Really like it. It served to be helpful. Thanks on that.<br> Anyway, good luck to your endeavors…All the best and Keep it up!!!=)<br> <a href="http://www.discounthonparts.com/honda-suspension-bushing/">Honda suspension bushing</a><br> tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2007-01-04:/2007/01/03/a_happy_new_year_to_one_and_all~1509183/#c2493082ViEiRA2007-01-04T13:26:00+01:002007-01-04T13:26:00+01:00I feel guilty for not reflecting... I don't do it because I avoid introspection in case I find out something I don't like... Ever heard "Whole Lot of Nothing" by The Methadones? I think the 2nd verse in particular is about me...<br> <br> God bless xxtag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2007-01-04:/2007/01/03/a_happy_new_year_to_one_and_all~1509183/#c2491491Aiwudz2007-01-04T09:52:38+01:002007-01-04T09:52:38+01:00'Tis possibly better to reflect not much than too much *shuffles guiltily in seat and looks at floor*...tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2007-01-03:/2007/01/03/a_happy_new_year_to_one_and_all~1509183/#c2486756ViEiRA2007-01-03T18:23:29+01:002007-01-03T18:23:29+01:00I like your review of the year! If I tried to do that, it would be very confused and I would miss obvious things out! I don't reflect much.<br> <br> God bless xxtag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-11-07:/2006/10/28/sterr_rike_three~1272264/#c2081938ViEiRA2006-11-07T20:08:09+01:002006-11-07T20:08:09+01:00I only read this quickly because I don't have much time, but I can identify. Being a Christian socialist can be tough, because we get it from both sides. I originally left the SWP over this, although I rejoined because the party has changed since 9-11 and is now striving to be the left party which practices religious tolerance.<br> <br> Hope you're well.<br> <br> God bless, Jenni xxtag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-29:/2006/10/28/sterr_rike_three~1272264/#c2014014Aiwudz2006-10-29T08:34:21+01:002006-10-29T08:34:21+01:00Very true. I just feel I'm somehow not getting value for money if I don't read the whole lot...tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-28:/2006/10/28/sterr_rike_three~1272264/#c2012769skip24682006-10-28T22:32:25+02:002006-10-28T22:32:25+02:00Of course some will say that you don't have to read it - loltag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-19:/2006/10/02/a_male_bridget_jones~1181412/#c1950814Aiwudz2006-10-19T20:01:10+02:002006-10-19T20:01:10+02:00Mmm...my friends certainly would be surprised as I've never talked to them about it! To be frank, I've never really got the impression that my friends think of me as the sort of person to have relationships, never mind problems with them. To put it differently, my friends by and large seem to think that I'm one of those people who was 'just meant' to be single forever (see previous blog entry on my views on Fate!).<br> <br> Seriously, though, it doesn't usually get me down.tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-19:/2006/10/15/a_rattling_good_sermon~1224667/#c1949921Aiwudz2006-10-19T18:18:50+02:002006-10-19T18:18:50+02:00The cycle of readings used by the various Christian denominations is something I should really make an effort to fins out more about. I *think* that the Catholics and the Methodists have the same three-yearly cycle, which sometimes - but not always - coincides with that used by the Church of England.<br> <br> On the matter of Biblical translations used in public worship, the Catholic Church in England and Wales currently takes its readings from the Jerusalem Bible. I've yet to hear anyone have much good to say about the JB, but we're stuck with it for the time being! The matter of what to include in footnotes and what in the text is quite a vexing one; I'd be interested in your dad's opinion...tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-18:/2006/10/15/a_rattling_good_sermon~1224667/#c1941441ViEiRA2006-10-18T16:37:40+02:002006-10-18T16:37:40+02:00We had that Gospel reading too. I think the Anglican and Catholic churches have pretty much everything synchronised these days!<br> <br> Our vicar is also called Peter, and he's my dad:)<br> <br> I agree with what you said about needing to use correct linguistics. We also need to take note of a lot of the footnotes and alternative translations, as sometimes they might not be perfect, but offer clues as to the meaning. There was something like this - a footnote in the NIV and Barclay's translation - which added a lot to Sunday's Gospel, but I can't remember what it was! Will try and remember to ask my dad.<br> <br> God bless, Jenni xxtag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-18:/2006/10/02/a_male_bridget_jones~1181412/#c1941412ViEiRA2006-10-18T16:33:28+02:002006-10-18T16:33:28+02:00I think if you did discuss this with your friends, they'd be quite surprised and want to help you get over it. They would say they've never perceived any barrier.<br> <br> If you really can't do this, at least discuss it with God. I'm sure you do:)<br> <br> I'm about to find out whether your last statement is true:) It wasn't even a bad relationship, just... not the one for me... I think there may not even be a one for me. I'm quite happy with the thought of being single forever.<br> <br> God bless, Jenni xxtag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-17:/2006/10/15/a_rattling_good_sermon~1224667/#c1934806Aiwudz2006-10-17T19:55:24+02:002006-10-17T19:55:24+02:00For the sake of completeness, the confusion can be explained as follows: old Jerusalem was a walled city with a number of gates to allow people in and out. These people included merchants with goods-laden camels. Come the Roman period, the local governor was keen to monitor the coming and going of goods so that the correct tax could be levied. This was difficult in the Jerusalem of the time as the gates were wide with many camels coming or going at any one time.<br> <br> The Romans created a new passing point in the walls of Jerusalem. This was so narrow that only one camel could come or go at a time, making it much easier to tally goods and levy taxes. Because this passing point was so narrow, it was known as the Needle, making the actual hole in the city walls the Eye of the Needle.<br> <br> Still worth noting, though, that it wasn't that easy for a camel to pass through the Eye of the Needle...tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-15:/2006/10/15/a_rattling_good_sermon~1224667/#c1919864skip24682006-10-15T19:38:15+02:002006-10-15T19:38:15+02:00Thank you for sharing your interest. Yes, it isn't only what we ' say ' it's how we ' say ' what we mean to ' say '.<br> <br> Many a comment or translation has been twisted. Yours is a prime example.tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-15:/2006/10/02/a_male_bridget_jones~1181412/#c1919590Aiwudz2006-10-15T18:56:43+02:002006-10-15T18:56:43+02:00Far too considered a comment for me not to comment on it myself! <br> <br> In terms of not being able to stand up for oneself in a non-confrontational way, that's a really good way of putting into words a predicament I've known more that once.<br> <br> In terms of being more at ease in addressing a group than in personal situations (particularly than in, so to speak, personal personal situations) and of feeling a certain barrier, snap! Unlike you, though, I've never been able to pluck up the courage to discuss stuff like this with my friends.<br> <br> It is, of course, always worth remembering that being single is immeasurably preferable than being in a bad relationship.tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-13:/2006/10/02/a_male_bridget_jones~1181412/#c1906851ViEiRA2006-10-13T14:04:35+02:002006-10-13T14:04:35+02:00I totally agree with the above commenter. I have the same problem as you. Although I have a steady boyfriend, I'm not very good at relationships because I don't know how to stick up for myself without causing an argument, and my relations with the outside world are odd. I would have no problem standing up and speaking in front of a room, say, but I find personal relationships difficult. I always feel like there's a barrier there. Friends say this is all on my side and they don't perceive it or find it hard to get close to me, but it doesn't make me feel any better:)<br> <br> I hope you find the one for you:) And, before you do, remember that being single is fun, relationships suck unless they're perfect, so don't dive into one unless you're certain that a) you want that person now, and b) you'll be able to leave them if you ever don't anymore. I've been stuck too many times in my life feeling that I don't want my boyfriend, but I can't leave him 'cos he hasn't actually done anything wrong, and I'll never find anyone better...<br> <br> God bless, Jenni xxtag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-03:/2006/10/02/a_male_bridget_jones~1181412/#c1830376Aiwudz2006-10-03T06:05:01+02:002006-10-03T06:05:01+02:00This is *just* the sort of thing I need to keep in mind; I know that that's a good interpretation of reality; my real weakness is lapsing into a superficially comforting faulty interpretation which ultimately just makes a bad mood worse.tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-03:/2006/10/02/a_male_bridget_jones~1181412/#c1830374Aiwudz2006-10-03T06:03:16+02:002006-10-03T06:03:16+02:00Wise indeed!tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-02:/2006/10/02/a_male_bridget_jones~1181412/#c1828112skip24682006-10-02T20:20:07+02:002006-10-02T20:20:07+02:00I would suggest that that it is wise to never judge a book by its cover, nor rush where angels fear to tread.<br> <br> Better that you possibly circulate a little more, always be as pleasant as possible and be sure to keep your personal standards at the usual high level.<br> <br> Genuine friendly smiles are much better than many meaningless often unheard words. Smiles really are contagious and often lead to closer and more permanenent friendships.<br> <br> Worth thinking about ?<br> <br> tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-10-02:/2006/10/02/a_male_bridget_jones~1181412/#c1827387menhir2006-10-02T19:01:28+02:002006-10-02T19:01:28+02:00Start dwelling on the sunnier dispositions available to you and concentrate on enjoying interactions and friendships; they all hve more substance than shallow, flirtatious experiences, which as you say, don't work for you. If that's not you, don't try to do it. Most people who play those games are not very secure in themselves, you may perceive they are, but you can bet your bottom dollar they are anything but...tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-09-16:/2006/09/15/it_s_been_a_while~1129871/#c1719961skip24682006-09-16T13:25:42+02:002006-09-16T13:25:42+02:00You seem to be as busy as ever. Good luck.tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-08-27:/2006/08/24/we_re_off_to_see_the_winners~1066655/#c1592010skip24682006-08-27T01:26:05+02:002006-08-27T01:26:05+02:00Thank you for the update and the best of luck.tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-08-24:/2006/08/23/yesterday_just_wasn_t_my_day~1063065/#c1580865Aiwudz2006-08-24T20:59:26+02:002006-08-24T20:59:26+02:00Difficult to say, to be honest. Not a helpful answer, but the only one I can give...tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-08-24:/2006/08/23/yesterday_just_wasn_t_my_day~1063065/#c1576644skip24682006-08-24T08:32:19+02:002006-08-24T08:32:19+02:00Blogging seems to have come to a kind of a stand-still here over the last 24 hours. How's it been with you ?tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-08-24:/2006/08/23/yesterday_just_wasn_t_my_day~1063065/#c1576638skip24682006-08-24T08:30:58+02:002006-08-24T08:30:58+02:00Blogging seems to have come to a kind of a stand-still here over the last 24 hours. How's it been with you ?tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-08-23:/2006/08/23/yesterday_just_wasn_t_my_day~1063065/#c1575209skip24682006-08-23T21:46:39+02:002006-08-23T21:46:39+02:00Thank you for sharing this very interesting blog. You certainly enjoyed wonderful company and a most enjoyable holiday.<br> <br> By the way the Technicians have been attending to maintenance work here. Your online problems may have been related to that. All is well now! Good Lucktag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-08-23:/2006/08/18/the_excitement_s_in_tents~1048527/#c1573825Aiwudz2006-08-23T17:57:27+02:002006-08-23T17:57:27+02:00Your comment puzzled me a little as I *thought* I'd already blogged about my camping trip. Thanks for the indirect alert that the post hadn't loaded and see the version which has for more information!tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-08-22:/2006/08/18/the_excitement_s_in_tents~1048527/#c1569285skip24682006-08-22T21:27:43+02:002006-08-22T21:27:43+02:00Guess that you are well home by now and I trust that your holiday as brief as it was, went off very well. Good luck.tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-08-18:/2006/08/18/the_excitement_s_in_tents~1048527/#c1546211skip24682006-08-18T08:33:12+02:002006-08-18T08:33:12+02:00Hope to meet up with you as soon as you can make it. Good luck !tag:mattstank.blog.co.uk,2006-08-17:/2006/08/16/a_1048_a_1093_a_1083_a_1123_a_1073_a_109~1045070/#c1543429Aiwudz2006-08-17T17:32:30+02:002006-08-17T17:32:30+02:00I was in Moscow as part of my degree. Left in the summer of 2001 and haven't been back since, despite a vague sense that I should do at some point. Your posts were indeed interesting!