In the King James version of the Bible, Proverbs 27:1 says, "Boast not of tomorrow for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth." (I'll admit, I googled that one. In some churches that version is considered the only acceptable version.)
If you've been following this blog lately, you know that it had been predicted by some Christian groups that May 21, which happens to be tomorrow is Judgement Day. Earlier this week, I posted a poll asking visitors if they believed that Judgement Day is May 21. Of the 25 people who have voted so far, only one said yes, one said don't know, one said don't care, and the rest said no. I felt that it would have been cheating if "I" had voted on that poll. However, if I had voted, I would've voted don't know. Not only would this be because of the whole thing about not knowin the day or the hour (something stressed by many people who do NOT buy into the May 21 business) but also because I don't know what the next day will bring forth. Tomorrow may or may not bring forth the rapture and the earthquakes that Family Radio had claimed would happen. (And there is NO question to these people about this date.)
What sorts of things will you all do tomorrow, whether Judgement Day occurs tomorrow or not? As for me, I plan to eat a good breakfast and take care of some other stuff and let whatever shall happen happen.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Doing Laundry for the Last Time?
Today is Laundry Day for me. (I generally do it once a week, either on Tuesday or Thursday depending on my stepdad's schedule.) I've done two loads so far and have one going in the dryer as we speak.
IF Judgement Day is this Saturday, and I'm one of the people raptured, this will be the last time I do laundry as well as the last time I change my sheets. (I have two pairs of sheets that I rotate between each week.) I'll have left behind a couple of unwashed items. I think I will write a note stating that in the event of Rapture on Saturday, I want all of my clothing, shoes, and bedding donated to the thrift store where I volunteer (whose proceeds go to the Humane Society). Failing that, I would want it donated to the Salvation Army, sold at a garage sale, or sent to someone still on Earth who could use those things. Same goes for books, miscellaneous, and other things that I may leave behind. I will specify that any clothing I have that is unwashed be washed prior to donating it or whatever is done with it.
If there was no question in my mind that Judgement Day would in fact happen on Saturday, I would already be in the process of clearing out my wardrobe (which is rather extensive, espeically the sweaters). However, it could very well turn out that nothing will happen on that day and thus I will be around long enough to wear everything out. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go take care of my last load of laundry for the week if not for good.
IF Judgement Day is this Saturday, and I'm one of the people raptured, this will be the last time I do laundry as well as the last time I change my sheets. (I have two pairs of sheets that I rotate between each week.) I'll have left behind a couple of unwashed items. I think I will write a note stating that in the event of Rapture on Saturday, I want all of my clothing, shoes, and bedding donated to the thrift store where I volunteer (whose proceeds go to the Humane Society). Failing that, I would want it donated to the Salvation Army, sold at a garage sale, or sent to someone still on Earth who could use those things. Same goes for books, miscellaneous, and other things that I may leave behind. I will specify that any clothing I have that is unwashed be washed prior to donating it or whatever is done with it.
If there was no question in my mind that Judgement Day would in fact happen on Saturday, I would already be in the process of clearing out my wardrobe (which is rather extensive, espeically the sweaters). However, it could very well turn out that nothing will happen on that day and thus I will be around long enough to wear everything out. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go take care of my last load of laundry for the week if not for good.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
My Last Weekly Weigh-In?
As some of you reading this may be aware, I'm involved with an online book club called BookCrossing. In the "Chit-Chat" forums on that site, someone will host a Wednesday Weigh-In. I will generally take part in those if I have access to a bathroom scale.
I've already left a post there. You know, if Judgement Day is in fact on Saturday, and I am one of the people raptured, then that is the last one I will ever post. Of course, if there's going to be a big earthquake on May 21 like Family Radio had said, then the site will probably be down, at least for a while.
I know I really should stop obsessing over this Judgement Day/end of the world stuff, but it's one of those things that can't come to my attention and not float around in my head for a while. As I may have menitoned before, I probably will keep bringing that subject up here until Saturday has passed. I should probably also stop listening to REM's "It's the End of the World as We Know It" so much on YouTube.
I'm going to stop talking about this, at least until tomorrow.
I've already left a post there. You know, if Judgement Day is in fact on Saturday, and I am one of the people raptured, then that is the last one I will ever post. Of course, if there's going to be a big earthquake on May 21 like Family Radio had said, then the site will probably be down, at least for a while.
I know I really should stop obsessing over this Judgement Day/end of the world stuff, but it's one of those things that can't come to my attention and not float around in my head for a while. As I may have menitoned before, I probably will keep bringing that subject up here until Saturday has passed. I should probably also stop listening to REM's "It's the End of the World as We Know It" so much on YouTube.
I'm going to stop talking about this, at least until tomorrow.
Current Poll Results, Song Addiciton,and Potentially Last Dinner With the Family
For those of you who have voted so far, thank you. At this point, 16 people have voted altogether: I've gotten one yes, fourteen nos, and one don't know.
In light of claims of Judgement Day being this Saturday, I've become somewhat addicted to the REM song It's The End of the World As We Know It. I played that song on YouTube a bunch of times last night and a couple of times this morning. I've got my volunteer work at a thrift store today, like I normally do on Wednesdays. I'll try not to think about that song too much.
Tonight, I have plans to go out to dinner with my mom and stepdad. It's his birthday today. Normally, my mom likes to cook birthday dinner for people. However, as they need to make final preparations for their trip tomorrow, we are going out for Chinese buffet (stepdad's idea). IF this Saturday is in fact Judgement Day, then this will be the last time I will have dinner with them, let alone at a buffet or anywhere else. On the off chance that Judgement Day turns out to occur on Saturday after all, I will not take tonight for granted. But I will not say anything about Judgement Day or the end of the world or anything like that at dinner or anything like that. (My mom and stepdad may or may not have heard about it. I'm guessing they haven't.) It's going to be a nice, pleasant dinner.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go prepare my lunch for today and do whatever else I need to do before time to head out the door.
In light of claims of Judgement Day being this Saturday, I've become somewhat addicted to the REM song It's The End of the World As We Know It. I played that song on YouTube a bunch of times last night and a couple of times this morning. I've got my volunteer work at a thrift store today, like I normally do on Wednesdays. I'll try not to think about that song too much.
Tonight, I have plans to go out to dinner with my mom and stepdad. It's his birthday today. Normally, my mom likes to cook birthday dinner for people. However, as they need to make final preparations for their trip tomorrow, we are going out for Chinese buffet (stepdad's idea). IF this Saturday is in fact Judgement Day, then this will be the last time I will have dinner with them, let alone at a buffet or anywhere else. On the off chance that Judgement Day turns out to occur on Saturday after all, I will not take tonight for granted. But I will not say anything about Judgement Day or the end of the world or anything like that at dinner or anything like that. (My mom and stepdad may or may not have heard about it. I'm guessing they haven't.) It's going to be a nice, pleasant dinner.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go prepare my lunch for today and do whatever else I need to do before time to head out the door.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
To Show That I Think Judgment Day Might NOT Happen on May 21.
Today, I picked up an application to the Big Lots in my hometown. I have filled it out, signed it, and dated it for May 24 (next Tuesday), the date I intend to turn it in. This is after the alleged Judgment date of May 21. Would I have done this if I thought for sure that Judgment Day would occur on May 21? Even if I were to be left behind on that day, there would be the earthquake that Family Radio claims will happen to deal with. Chances are, a lot of places would be ruined by this, no? If so, then Big Lots will probably not be in the best position to accept my application for a while.
Actually, my getting the job application had nothing to do with Judgment Day. I've been in the process of looking for a job for quite some time, to pay off my student loans if not to save up to eventually be out on my own. So far, I've been able to defer on my student loans. However 1) I can only do that so many times and 2) during whatever deferment period I'm on I have to make at least six attempts towards seeking employment in order to get an extension. I generally make more attempts at that. I'm not just making the attempts in order to defer on my loans. I really do want to get a job, and I hope I can one day get the student loan payments over with. Then again, IF not only will the rapture that will happen on Saturday as Family Radio claims, but so will the end of the world altogether five months later, I won't have to worry about paying off my loans, will I?
Actually, my getting the job application had nothing to do with Judgment Day. I've been in the process of looking for a job for quite some time, to pay off my student loans if not to save up to eventually be out on my own. So far, I've been able to defer on my student loans. However 1) I can only do that so many times and 2) during whatever deferment period I'm on I have to make at least six attempts towards seeking employment in order to get an extension. I generally make more attempts at that. I'm not just making the attempts in order to defer on my loans. I really do want to get a job, and I hope I can one day get the student loan payments over with. Then again, IF not only will the rapture that will happen on Saturday as Family Radio claims, but so will the end of the world altogether five months later, I won't have to worry about paying off my loans, will I?
Most Of You Don't Buy The May 21 Prediction...You're Not The Only Ones
First off, thanks to those of you who have voted so far. The poll results so far show a total of nine votes: one "Don't know" and eight "No's". If you haven't voted at all, you have until after Saturday to do so.
For those of you who voted "No", you're not alone. While some professed Christian groups believe that Judgment Day is this Saturday, others do not. One such group is King James Bible Online. They also conducted a poll regarding Judgment Day. However, the question was when one thought it was. The choices were "May 21, 2011", "December 21, 2011", and "No one knows but God". All but two people chose "No one knows but God" while the remaining two chose "May 21, 2011". The article that discussed the poll even mentioned a couple of people (in the "No one knows but God" camp) who have plans for that weekend whereas one of the people who was in the "May 21" camp did not have any kind of "special" plans for that Saturday.
Also if you look at the picket schedule of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, it would appear that they either 1) Did not get Family Radio's memo or 2) Do not buy the whole May 21 business as they not only have two pickets scheduled for that day, but they have other pickets scheduled for other days after it. (And no, I haven't been to any of said pickets nor do I live anywhere near the areas they plan on picketing.) From my understanding, they do believe that the Rapture will happen at some point, but they have made no claims as to when it will happen.
As for me, I will likely be at a meeting with someone on that day if we're able to arrange it. Otherwise, I will probably be doing things like catching up on email, doing Facebook, and/or otherwise keep busy and let whatever (if anything) shall happen on that day happen. IF May 21 comes and goes without a rapture, earthquake, or anything like that, I will go to church on Sunday and when I get home seek out an explanation from the May 21 crowd.
So, what about you? If you believe that the Rapture will happen on Saturday, what will you be doing up until that point. If not, or you don't know or don't care, what are your plans for that day and the days thereafter?
For those of you who voted "No", you're not alone. While some professed Christian groups believe that Judgment Day is this Saturday, others do not. One such group is King James Bible Online. They also conducted a poll regarding Judgment Day. However, the question was when one thought it was. The choices were "May 21, 2011", "December 21, 2011", and "No one knows but God". All but two people chose "No one knows but God" while the remaining two chose "May 21, 2011". The article that discussed the poll even mentioned a couple of people (in the "No one knows but God" camp) who have plans for that weekend whereas one of the people who was in the "May 21" camp did not have any kind of "special" plans for that Saturday.
Also if you look at the picket schedule of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, it would appear that they either 1) Did not get Family Radio's memo or 2) Do not buy the whole May 21 business as they not only have two pickets scheduled for that day, but they have other pickets scheduled for other days after it. (And no, I haven't been to any of said pickets nor do I live anywhere near the areas they plan on picketing.) From my understanding, they do believe that the Rapture will happen at some point, but they have made no claims as to when it will happen.
As for me, I will likely be at a meeting with someone on that day if we're able to arrange it. Otherwise, I will probably be doing things like catching up on email, doing Facebook, and/or otherwise keep busy and let whatever (if anything) shall happen on that day happen. IF May 21 comes and goes without a rapture, earthquake, or anything like that, I will go to church on Sunday and when I get home seek out an explanation from the May 21 crowd.
So, what about you? If you believe that the Rapture will happen on Saturday, what will you be doing up until that point. If not, or you don't know or don't care, what are your plans for that day and the days thereafter?
Monday, May 16, 2011
A New Poll
I don't normally post polls on my blogs, but in light of a claim made by some websites that Judgement Day will occur on May 21 of this year (which so happens to be this coming Saturday), I've made an exception. There are some who would say yes and some who would say no. There are people like me who can't say for sure, some who might not even care, and some who might not even know what Judgement Day even is.
Please find on the side bar with a poll which asks "Do you believe that Judgement Day will occur on May 21, 2011 as some websites claim?" The choices for answers are:
Yes
No
Don't know
Don't Care
What is this "Judgement Day" that you speak of?
If you would do me a favor and select your answer, maybe even leave a comment here, that'd be great. I will be in at different times to check the results. Thank you.
Please find on the side bar with a poll which asks "Do you believe that Judgement Day will occur on May 21, 2011 as some websites claim?" The choices for answers are:
Yes
No
Don't know
Don't Care
What is this "Judgement Day" that you speak of?
If you would do me a favor and select your answer, maybe even leave a comment here, that'd be great. I will be in at different times to check the results. Thank you.
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