Going sandal shopping with the folks...

Planning to get Mom a good pair of sandals. She's been wearing Decathlon ones that are not very good. Myself, I wear Teva -the mid-range Winsted. May have to spend upwards of 250RM but the hospital bills grandma's been accruing are much more and that softened my mother's stingy heart. We tend to save as a principle more so than a necessity. More later... 

Luck would have it: got Mom a Hurricane XLT for just 221RM. It was on sale 40% off. A better model than mine which I got on sale as well. Has a pleasing feminine jacquard pattern / color. Think she likes it a lot. If you are at MegaMall, check out the Teva store. Good for men and women.

To fill the hours till my 9pm shower, I will be writing a novel -yes a full length book. Will try to make it good, interesting, and keep the plot simple and grinding on.

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I will be going to church meet this weekend. Want to wear my casual karate. I don’t think it makes me look poor. Jury’s out on whether to buy cheap shorts or expensive ones that last. Leaning cheap as I won’t be around too long probably.

Liew witches staged numerous traps for us Christians in mindspace. They are actually having a good time cheating love out from mentally challenged people. Love turns the world and they know it well but few sound hearts and minds will lend them a shoulder to cry on.

I asked Copilot to analyze my novella...

[ could you analyze is.pdf for me? ]

Absolutely... Based on your document iS (Inexact Science) by C.K. Yap, here’s a detailed analysis that touches on its structure, themes, and philosophical undercurrents:

🧠 Overview

iS is a speculative fiction novella that blends science fiction, philosophy, and coming-of-age drama. It follows Seth, a teenager inducted into a mysterious discipline called “Inexact Science,” which serves as both a metaphor and a literal framework for understanding a world on the brink of ideological and technological war.

📚 Structure

The novella is divided into three acts:

Act	Title	Themes Explored
I	Inexact Science	Initiation, trust, identity, technology
II	Seeds of Hope	Romance, betrayal, philosophical growth
III	Shunnhay!	War, leadership, metaphysical reckoning

Each act contains multiple chapters, with a narrative arc that evolves from personal discovery to global conflict.

🔍 Key Themes

1. Inexactness as Epistemology

• The concept of “Inexact Science” challenges traditional notions of empirical knowledge.

• It’s portrayed as a fusion of intuition, emotion, and logic—where precision is less important than resonance and adaptability.

2. Technology and Emotion

• Weapons and tools (e.g., the bow, blade, e-bomb) are powered not just by mechanics but by emotional and metaphysical forces.

• The e-bomb, for instance, manipulates mass emotion rather than physical matter.

3. Cultural Tension

• The narrative explores East-West dichotomies, especially through characters like Saim Ye and Ri.

• Asian philosophies are depicted as more harmonious and holistic, while Western paradigms lean toward control and precision.

4. Leadership and Sacrifice

• Seth’s journey is marked by physical and emotional trials—losing his finger, being betrayed, and navigating complex relationships.

• Leadership is framed not as dominance but as emotional resonance and moral ambiguity.

💬 Philosophical Undercurrents

The novella is rich with philosophical musings, especially through references to Erasmus Jr.n and metaphysical dialogues. Some standout ideas include:

• Morality as deception: The text questions the sincerity of moral constructs, especially in wartime.

• Bravery vs. forgiveness: Suggests that hesitation is not weakness but a sign of unpreparedness.

• Individualism vs. collectivism: Challenges Western ideals of selfhood in favor of interconnectedness.

✍️ Literary Style

• The prose is poetic, often elliptical, with dreamlike sequences and surreal imagery.

• Dialogue is stylized, sometimes cryptic, reflecting the philosophical depth of the characters.

• The narrative voice shifts between third-person omniscient and intimate interiority, especially in Seth’s reflections.

🧩 Symbolism

Symbol	Meaning
Bow & Arrow	Precision vs. intuition
Blade	Emotional resonance, identity, sacrifice
Skimmer	Technological transcendence, freedom
Severed Finger	Loss, transformation, the cost of knowledge

🧭 Final Thoughts

iS is not just a sci-fi novella—it’s a philosophical treatise wrapped in speculative fiction. It invites readers to question the nature of truth, the role of emotion in science, and the possibility of peace in a world fractured by ideology.

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I was astonished at how Copilot caught things I deliberately obfuscated in the text, alluded to etc. Blurb writers can now use AI to write their blurbs easier and so too editors, picking stories for publication. In fact, I failed to write a better synopsis than this one, myself, playing the obfuscator -the gonzo method writer.

Straps and watches: my EDC….

I own a MudMan Solar 9300 in negative gold display. Bought it on the gray market for 570RM, from the reputable Gsupply @Shopee Malaysia. They have a physical store as well down in Negeri. I knew it was my most practical watch, having my much beloved moonphase complication in steps of 10%. It also has a cool compass feature and temperature sensor. The buttons are as usual shrouded in thick rubber to resist mud.

Like my marbled stone 2200 CCG, I hated the stock strap and it was many months before I modded an old G-Lide velcro-buckle affair to accept the MudMan’s 16mm lugs, sans adapters. Some trimming and lighter sealing later, I successfully prepared it for fit and it was darn hard to fit lug holes so recessed.

There is now no tapering wide black band, no more puny, skinny retrofits. It sits nicely snug against the wrist without lug overhang. Because it’s wide, stiffish and micro adjustable, it need not be tight against the wrist, thus more comfortable. Will post pics in the morning.

Wore it out for a few hours this morning and it didnt leave any marks on my wrist. Unfortunately, tho lunch was good, the western forces tried again to collude with the Liew witchy 6 and derail God's plan. Guess it's a fact of life these end times.

Shrink visit tomorrow…

Tomorrow, I have a visit with my psychiatrist to get my jab of Arip. Keeps me going thru harsh times when pain-giving, and betrayal are fast becoming the norm. These are the last days. And we must fight the good fight or be resigned to a job on the lower decks of the Enterprise. Stand up for your friends, fight with them however you can manage. Block and prevent evil from seizing unchallenged superiority in the mind.

Getting late. Been recording a new youTube video on a chord progression I found, fiddling with the guitar strings. It’s very efficient and sounds expensive, Grooves a bit towards the end. Hope it gets views in a few hours.

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It’s past 8am and I’m showered and changed into fresh clothes. Less attacks on my hand this morning. The mindspaces are disorganized. But we have dominion, by logic.

Back home. It was a long day out but a positive-feeling one. I think we've finally stopped the rot entering thru little ones and babies. Trouble is the Liew 6 have genius clairvoyant help and they'll inevitably bounce back after a few hours.

Wrote a new Medium article on salvation by Faith by Spirit. All my Medium articles are FREE.

I’m writing a novel to pass the time…

Since I’m retired, I only wrote 2 pages. Yay! It is a big, epic project tho and may take some time, maybe EOY to complete. Targeting 50k words. This time there will be more character development and deeper relationships will form. 

We’re gradually winning the war with the Liew witches. IMHO, we should fight and not give in that it is the current fad to have sorcery and witchcraft control the world. But our efforts are hampered by antichrist ideology / teachings such that churches worldwide are easy meat for the predatory Liew 6 and their fallen western kid armies. Bullying and grooming children like this is worse than Epstein-Maxwell.

Anyway the story opens with a race to a Martian stargate that hopefully still works unlike the broken ones on earth. There is a parallel dimension and the tale is a bit sexually charged. With male-female relationships and conflicts driving some plot.

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Haven't had time to add to my novel. Maybe tonight. There are a lot of altercations in mindspace. Many who lost God's love and are too proud to get it back, taking revenge on people who are so simple as to believe they need a savior.

Salvation does not come from God. This is an untruth. Careful reading of the Bible points to salvation coming from MAN. Yes, it is man who generates salvation, and, in that sense, we often hear God is man-made. Jesus, a fictional folk hero. It has always been HUMANS who cried out for an end to suffering and for God to elect a king, give out a law, set up a temple, a grand place to visit and feel divine love.

And shortly, God will set up his everlasting temple in Jerusalem with Christ as King, and the law will be fully removed and replaced with perfect love. How can I say this confidently? You asked for it and so did the Jews before us! Both times it was and will be given.

I queried a local bookshop…

I sent my novella to a mom and pop bookstore for review. Start small, so the wisdom goes. First impressions are that they like my book. I’m not saying a lot, but yea, it was a positive feeling that I caught from them. Wonder if they will request copies for sale and how many I should print per month?

Then there is the issue of designing an attractive cover. Cover is all important. I’ve been trying to learn cover design but I want something that stands out, not just designer chic. 

I think I will just work on the original design, and embellish it. Have a feeling it should be rendered in jade stone with carvings, on a light, creamy background. I think I will paint it, draw it by hand, use a dip pen and Kandahar ink. Then watercolor.

Liew witchy forces attacked, knowing my novella may go big, making a name for myself. They tried to stub my toes again but I escaped. Now piling into my hands.

I ate a Koda energy bar I'd been saving...

Altho it expired this time last month, it still tasted okay -like a dense fruitcake. Yea, have to say it works. I feel like I could climb a mountain now. Some say it has caffeine. But the only reason was it had to be replaced with new energy gel I just bought. Mustn't be caught hungry and weak when trouble strikes.

Also gave a pack of the new gel to Dad as he's important to the familly and sometimes gets hypoglycemic. My cousin from the north won't be coming to visit until EOM probably. Wonder what they've been planning and why the visit?

Should head out around 3pm. Have been thinking of visiting the watch shop again, out of boredom, mainly. While at the mall, we talked about the true place of women in society versus religion and the Pope, and witchcraft. How they're all interlinked and constitute the problems we face today.

Grandma is glad to be in care again. We're planning to book her into a home for 3 months so she can be pampered and recover some strength but every month, they charge thousands of dollars and we can only afford a year or so. Yea, it's a nice newly built elderly care facility near where we live. She was glad and started speaking again.