Can one every pay one's parents back in full?

Grandpa's taken ill. He's paralysed down one side. Mom's going to visit him this weekend. I've got her tickets booked. I miss him. I need do go down and see him sometime too. Probably after she is back.

Makes me wonder if one can ever repay one's parents back in full. I would think 'no'. No matter what one does for one's parents, one can never match the sacrifices they made for you, nor their love for you. The least one can do is to pass on all that love to and make all those sacrifices for one's offspring. You will never get it back from them in full. It can only be passed on down. Its a one-way traffic, but worth it.

I am one of those hard-core Firefox users with a heap of extensions. Unfortunately, most of the extensions don't work with the RC2. I had to uninstall it, and re-install my PR1. Can't wait for November 9th.

Sunday - to unwind or waste?

Started of as any other Sunday. I woke up late, skipped breakfast, watched "The Practice" (the season's penultimate episode), showered, went off to lunch. Took my car for its longest drive yet on the way to lunch. Thankfully no scratches or bumps on the car today. Napped after I got back, lazed around the house, and then it was time for dinner. Spaces in between these activities were punctuated by TV and general conversation with my room-mate.

At the end of the day, I was wondering - did I use this Sunday to unwind or did I waste it? I can argue on both sides depending on what I want it to be.

Was it relaxing? YES
Did I tax my mind too much? NO
Did I physically exert myself much? NO
Good - I've managed to unwind from a week of work.

By the way -
Did I learn anything new? NO
Did I attempt anything new? NO, except for my car drive.
Did I change the way I do anything? NO
Perfect - I've wasted a day.

I think I am going to have to plan my Sunday's a little better. I need to find a way to unwind, yet relaxing. I used to do it earlier, when I used to sing in a choir. I am determined to find something like that again.

When does one forfeit moral authority?

Its been a useless day. I slept till 11 AM. Woke up, showerd, took off to lunch with a friend. On the way back, I decided I'd give him a spin in my new car. Managed to brush the side of the car against a tree (not much damage though). Caught some sleep again back home.

There was this office party today. Though I decided against going to it. The office parties always turned out to be the same, drinking, dancing, noise gambling, and just simple loudness. I prefer the quieter office dinners. Also, I personally believe that by making myself available to such parties, I forfeit any moral authority to instruct my children to stay off drinks and gambling.

Anyhow, that was that. Thought I needed a forum to voice my thoughts, and that's why this blog. Hope I do make the time to keep adding to it.