a blog story
Tuesday, October 07, 2003
It's amazing how some life stories could make a difference in our lives in more ways than one. It's amzing how this really simple story was the inspiration behind a mobile companies mission to keep people connected. Connection, is one of our means in such a fast-paced world. A simple tagline of "Connecting people" made all the difference for this ad....the inspiration behind Nokia.
In 1993, American Lisa Riblet wanted a break from her high-powered job as a network news producer so she signed up to compete in her first kayaking race. She took a dunking during the event, but was pulled out of the water and given some pointers by a helpful stranger. He just happened to be Olympic gold medallist Joe Jacobi, one of the world's best kayakers.
Today they are married and Lisa is full-time manager of Joe's kayak team, which competes in kayaking events around the world. Together, they own a bed and breakfast in the US state of Tennessee and have just completed building their first home. "We made sure it faced southeast for good feng shui," says Kisa proudly.
Despite their different backgrounds, Lisa and Joe found each other because of their enthusiasm for sport and a desire to participate in life. Nokia celebrates this philisophy and encourages all people to stay mobile and keep active. Lisa and Joe are a testament of what positive connection can bring.
published in Time Magazine, 2001
Jitney Girl,
6:08 PM|
Sunday, October 05, 2003
The gospel and the readings in church today are about the sacrament of MARRIAGE - the binding, lasting commitment between man, woman and God. Ironic as it may to these readings, I have been confronted by different views from my friends about marriage. One of my guy friends has this view of living together before getting married - the testing the waters before you swim sort of thing. He asked me if we have the same view and I answered him (half jokingly) "If only without sex". And he just laughed at me saying that nobody would agree to such a term and condition. I find this such a dismal situation & disturbing perhaps. How could relationships concentrate on something as physical as 'sex'? Where has everyones morals gone? What happened to dreams of true love and hopes of forever?
I just found out that my friend who is working in the U.S. had just moved in with his boyfriend. At first, it was just a temporary arrangement since she lives far from work and boyfrind's house is near work. So it started with a few nights of sleep over and now after 2 months of that temporary thing she took the bigstep of MOVING IN. Now I'm starting to doubt the love between them. I used to think highly of the guy who she claims to be responsible, God-fearing and trustworthy. I have this belief that a man who truly loves a woman would never let her be compromised in anyway (or let her fall into sin or let alone be lured into temptation). The "right guy" is someone who could lead you to the path of goodness while in a relationship. MArriage is for the rank and file, not for the officers of Christ's army. For, unlike food, which is necessary for every individual, procreation is necessary only for the species, and individuals can dispense with it. (The Way, 28) Love is not just between 2 people. The author of love, God, should be a part of it. MArriage is a step that two people in love (in their right minds) has to take and not a risk they have to face. Besides, Love....is well worth any love. (The Way,171)
Jitney Girl,
8:09 PM|
