Exciting New Hobby

No haikus for today. My mind is not tuned into life's philosphy today.

Concentrating my thoughts on writing feature articles. I have so many ideas for articles that I do not know which one to start on first. I might just start an article about my new found hobby. Yep I am now into coin collecting.

Spent some of my time with a local veteran coin dealer over the weekend. And I am amazed by the wealth of information about coins and currency. I am staring to understand the passion coin collectors have for this hobby.

As with my other collecting passions, like any other hobby, you learn a variety of skills and acquire knowledge either general or specific in relation to what interests you in that hobby and coin collecting is certainly no exception.

This is the part I go "Waaaaaaaah!!!".

My First Catalogue

on

Coins & Currency of Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei.

[Added To My Library - 14 December 2013] 

I will be spending some time researching and exploring this new hobby and will write a feature article on this. Will keep you folks updated once my article is out on Geek "O" Philia. Till then, have a wonderful day ahead.

Yours Truly,

JoFedora

Value Thy Self

Life Is So Beautiful When You Value What You Already Have.

When You Value What You Already Have, You Will Care Not About What Others Possess.

Value Yourself Before Others.

Sadly Today, Many Fail To Value Themselves, Hence An Illness Upon The Self.

So Many UnHappy People, Envious People, Dastardly People And The Likes Of Ill Will.

A Sign Of Value Lacking In The Self.

Value Yourself And You Will Value Others.

~ A Mid Afternoon Haiku ~

~ By Yours Truly ~

JoFedora

Free Your Journey

Wrongs Will Not Right Themselves.

To Resolve Old Wrongs, You Need To Make The First Move.

Invite And Grace The Wrong- Doers With Hospitality And Kindness.

Put Them In Their Place - Humbled Before A Kind Host Whom They Have Wronged.

Forgive Them Even Before They Seek Forgiveness From you.

Like a Boulder In Your Path - You Cannot Expect Thr Boulder To Roll Clear. 

You Clear The Boulder From Your Path - And Your Journey Forward Will Be Like A Free River.

~ A Mid Afternoon Haiku ~

~ From Yours Truly ~

JoFedora

Wealth in Health

Health - The Ultimate Wealth.

Health - Taken For Granted By Many.

Health - A Reflection Of The Inner Self

Many Live Disillusioned With The Assumption That Health Is A Gift Pre-Ordained.

How Can The Body Care For The Self When The Self Doesn't Care For The Body?

Care For The Body And The Body Will Care For The Self.

The Body Reflects The Self, The Self Reflects The Soul.

A Mid Afternoon Haiku 

By Yours Truly,

- JoFedora -

A Flame UnTamed

ANGER - The Flame Within Each Soul.

Without This Flame To Drive The Spirit - The Spirit Wanes.  

This Flame Left UnRestrained Within The Spirit - The Spirit Burns.

Leave Not Anger To Mature Within The Spirit.

For When The Flames Of Anger Overcomes The Spirit - Suffering Ensues

Douse The Flames With Forgiveness Of The Self - The Spirit Heals.

The Flame Left Untamed Consumes The Spirit - The Flame Restrained Lights The Spirit.

~ A Mid Afternoon Haiku ~

From

Yours Truly

JoFedora



Gluttony Left Rampant

Gluttony The Source Of All Ails.

The Body Is A Temple Best Not Defiled.

Alas The Body Succumbs To The Gluttony Of ThySelf.

Illness & Misfortune Shadows The Gluttoned Self.

Abstain ThySelf From Gluttony And Reap The Fruits Of Fortune & Health.

~ A Mid Afternoon Haiku ~

From

Yours Truly

JoFedora

  



Mind Your Words

Words Are Symbols Of Ideas.

Ideas Stems From The Inner Recessess Of The Mind & Soul.

Words Represents Knowledge Which Is Key To Accurate Thinking.

Without Words Knoweledge Fades.

Words Transmits Ideas, Ideas Transmits Knowledge, Knowledge Transmits Progress.

Words Reflects The Self, The Self Reflects Restraint, Restraint Reflects Honor.

The Wise Exercise Restraint on Words, The Fools Execute Liberty With Words  

~ A Mid Afternoon Haiku ~

From

Yours Truly

JoFedora

Wasted On Sloth

The Human Body Like A Temple Is Created For A Purpose.

Each Limb, Muscle And Joint Awaits Its Turn To Reveal Its True Potential.

Sadly The Body Laze Away Full Of Idle Excuses Not To Unleash The Potential Within.

Oh Ye Of Idle Mind And Flesh, Lead Not Your Temple Into Ruin.

Get Up, Go Out And Put Your Body To Good Use.

A Healthy Body Leads To A Healthy Mind.

Preserving The Soul From Corruption Within.  

~ A Mid Afternoon Haiku ~

From

Yours Truly

JoFedora

Wasted On Hate

Life Is Too Short To Spend On Idle Gossips, Backbiting And Hate. 

Live Not To Spite Others But Lead With A Positive Purpose. 

Make A Difference To The Lives Of Others And Yourself. 

Nobody Is Perfect Yet Seek To Accommodate The Imperfections. 

Life Is Fulfilling When Filled With Kindness, Forgiveness And Love. 

~ A Mid Afternoon Haiku ~  

From 

Yours Truly

JoFedora

Britannia Oh Britannia!!!

Came across this coin recently and it was love at first sight. I am not into collecting coins but this coin was enough to arouse my curiosity. I was never artistically attracted to coins and currency notes before unless they are made of precious metals like Silver and Gold. Thats right I'm more into collecting investment grade Gold and Silver coins for it's intrinsic store of value.  

All this changed when I saw this coin. I fell in love with this masjestic design and had to get my hands on it. As an added bonus this coin is 0.90 Silver. Well not exactly investment grade silver but close. 90% silver content is still ok for me. 

So I delved deeper into the origin and history of this coin and I must say, 

"Boy, have I been ignorant or what."

There is so much history and story behind this coin. So much information that I have decided to write a feature article on it. WIll upload the article on the article section once it is ready. Still sorting out the facts and arranging them in a reader-friendly manner. 

For the moment this image depicts Lady Britannia, the matriachal embodiment  of Great Britain. Strangely I am developing a fascination and love of this artistic depiction of Lady Britannia. Keeping a look out for all forms of art depicting Lady Britannia.

- JoFedora    

GEEK "O" PHILIA IS BORN!!!

Geek "O" Philia is born!!! Hoorray!!! Another blog-site added to the blogging community!!!

I've been wanting to start my own blog for quite a some time already and as usual, this task drowned to the bottom of my task list, was only recently that I decided to take out this project from the dusty recesses of my mind. 

After dusting away the dust bunnies and cobwebs, the idea of a blogging site once again lit up my mind. Thanks to several good buddies of mine, Geek "O" Philia is born. Why Geek "O" Philia, allow me to explain.

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary,  the word "Geek" has the following meaning:

and the word "Philia" carries this meaning:

So personally the combination of these two words is the most appropriate choice of name for this blogsite. 

In our own way, each of us has a certain degree of a "Geek" within us all and the "geeky" side of us is passionate and knowledgeable of a specific field that is of interest to us and maybe others out there too, hence the word "Philia". 

The "O" in between these two words are symbolic in many ways. All encompassing and all rounded and more. Thus Geek "O" Phillia.

This name may or may not appeal to some but hey, give it a chance alright.

REFERENCES:

Philia. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster.com. 
Retrieved November 24, 2013, 
from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-philia

Geek. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster.com. 

Retrieved November 24, 2013, 
from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geek

A GEEK, A BIBLIOPHILE AND MORE!!!

Not just any other "geek" with a computer from the little red dot of an island called Singapore. A "geek" with ideas, thoughts, knowledge and experience to share. That's right I'm a certified "geek" and I'm darn proud of it. 

Before I continue further about myself, for the fun of it, let's see what the definition of "geek" is according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:

Who say's the term "geek" has negative and boring associations. It's always the "geeks" who are more interesting and exciting. So fellow "geeks" out there, be proud of who you are and embrace your "geekiness". Be one with the "geek force". Ouh yeah!!! I'm digressing I know. Right... Back to my intro...

I'm a bibliophile with a penchant for stationeries and blank journals. Nothing is comparable to reading and writing text from a "musty" old book to reading and typing text on screen. The "smell" is just not the same. 

For the ignorant, here's the definition of a "bibliophile" according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:

To the "smartypants" out there, go figure, a "geek", a "bibliophile" and a computer, add em all up and you are gonna get.... I leave it to your I-M-A-G-I-N-A-T-I-O-N.

My blogging identity is "JoFedora". Some of you may feel that a full introduction is proper but I don't think so. Thats where the fun is for me. If you wanna know more about me, keep yourselves informed of my latest posts. I leave it to your creative psyche to form your opinion of me.

Till my next blog post, I look forward to reading your comments, suggestions, criticisms and all that jazz... that comes with the blogging package. 

This post is also found on my "About Me" Tab

REFERENCES:

Bibliophile. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster.com. 
Retrieved November 22, 2013, 
from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bibliophile

Geek. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster.com. 

Retrieved November 22, 2013, 
from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geek