December 2010
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False Friends and True Friends
False friends
Those who take They take whatever they can get They give little but ask for much They do what is required only out of obligation They are friends for their own advantage
Those who pay lip-service They claim to have been good friends in the past They promise to be good friends in the future They try to gain favour with kind but empty words When called upon, they say they are unable...
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I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE this...
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Ryan Leslie - Out of the Blue
Universal Truths:
1. Part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than the moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger.
4. There is a great need for a sarcasm font.
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive...
“People want to be liked. We all crave attention & affection & we all...”
– John Mayer
Change the World. →
Ghandi’s Top 10 Fundamentals for Changing the World
1. CHANGE YOURSELF. “You must be the change you want to see in the world.”
2. YOU ARE IN CONTROL. “Nobody can hurt me without my permission.”
3. FORGIVE AND LET GO. “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” “An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”
4. WITHOUT ACTION, YOU ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE....
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The Secrets of a Good Relationship →
Whether you’re in love or not, I think this could be applicable to any kind of relationship: family, friends, significant other. It’s a good read. TRUST
Trust is a very important factor for all relationships. When trust is broken, it is the end of the relationship. Lack of trust leads to suspicion, suspicion generates anger, anger causes enmity and enmity may result in separation.
A telephone...
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“I’m free, I think. I shut my eyes and think hard and deep about how free I...”
– kafka on the shore - haruki murakami
talking
So I met and talked with Aiyi for 2 hours yesterday, it made me reflect on my life and what I’ve done, haven’t done, should’ve done.. etc….
It’s crazy, I met her when I was 11-12…and now 10 years has passed since we first met. Umma originally introduced her to SGI Buddhism when she was really struggling in her life, and found that chanting really gave her a...
“For those who are making a desperate and passionate effort to achieve
their...”
– — TO MY FRIENDS — - Daisuke Ikeda
Friday, December 24th, 2010
“—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
“People today seem more...”
– SGI Newsletter No. 8134, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, The Soka Network: An Alliance of People Dedicated to Good—Part 1 [of 2], from the Oct. 24th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Dec. 21st, 2010
“A true soul mate is probably the most important person you’ll ever meet, because...”
– ~Elizabeth Gilbert
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please don’t gooooooo
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For Christmas.
I just want to lay next to the fireplace while drinking hot tea and eating roasted potatoes/sweet potatoes fresh from the fireplace… and not think about anything.
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“Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
—- DAILY GOSHO —-
“I have...”
– (Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 122)
Selection source: “Kyo no Hosshin”, Seikyo Shimbun, December 22nd, 2010
Charlie Brown Christmas
http://www.hulu.com/watch/198677/a-charlie-brown-christmas
A bit depressing, lol…
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The Script Live Like We’re Dying Lyrics:...
Monday morning.
Dear all,
Geoffrey, Armando, Sam, Mayumi and Andrew are out of their offices today.
There is a box of chocolate in the IT lounge. Please help yourselves with the chocolate.
Happy Monday,
Saeed
——————————————————————————- Lol, basically...
Had the best Saturday EVER! lol, even though it was X_X!!
Drove to SUA to pick up Hiroki with Kusho, then drove to San Diego, this youngun almost hit us by trying to get onto my lane on the highway…
Arrived at Angelo’s house, met his mom (SUPER YOUNG!!), and then off to eat lunch at a cheap but tasty Pho place on Convoy then went across the street to drink boba and play cards. Drove...
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love her voice!
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Best cats of 2009 and 2010
http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/the-30-most-important-cats-of-2009 MARU!! :D, matrix cat(omg those puppies!!! :D), asshole cat (lol), vase cat lol, chopstick and gyoza cat…wtf… -_-;;; http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/the-30-most-important-cats-of-2010 Haha @ curry loving cat, ew at robert cattingson!?!?, fear of intimacy kitten lol, cat and balloon, overprotectivecat, OMG cat,...
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thoughts
while talking with a friend, I was reminded that human revolution is a lifelong journey that is apparent in any situation. Whether it’s with relationships, friendships, workplace, school, or etc etc… I’ve been talking with friends who recently broke up and they’ve been semi “depressed” about their breakups. So, if you’re reading this, you better stop...
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laughs
Aastha : "omg you have horns sticking out your butt" *referring to my ipod in my back pocket"
Me: "OMG I FORGOT TO CALL JESUS BACK!!"
Jean: "you sound like a devote christian"
lol....
random blablabla
Yesterday was shitty no lie. Felt super distressed and anxious. Plus intense headache that didn’t go away even with pills and I just wanted everyone to shut up and stop talking/laughing/making annoying noises. lol…
Anyways that was fixed after I forced myself to go workout… lol… Too tired to function last night so I went to sleep way early at 8 Umma called and I answered...
Winter Break
I get to be everyone’s boss since Andy’s going home for xmas break, eh hehehehehe +___+ I don’t think I make a good boss… lol… Either I’m doing all the work or not strict enough, ha ha ha ha! PS. I find it ridiculous when people just respond to emails and don’t really read the entire thing… -_-; So right now…I’m stressed, lol…....
I need a headband
Kusho: I need to buy headbands
Me: oh, you should totally come to my house and I can give you all my headbands
Kusho: ...you used to wear headbands??
Me: lol...hahaha...yeah... *does headband motion*
Kusho + Me: *laugher*
Kusho: well I used to wear my hair in ponytail
Me: haha...ME TOO!!
Kusho + Me: *laugher x2*
Day 24. Tell us about the last movie you saw in...
Despicable Me in 3D! I love that movie!! haha, Gru is totally a softie!! He doesn’t seem like the evil type. All he wanted was his mothers attention/love!!! Ps. I want one of those yellow minions! haha
PPS. “IT’S SO FLUFFFFFFY!!!”
Day 23. Your Opinions on Lady Gaga
Crazy. lol. enough said, right? xD
Day 22. Do you play a sport? Tell us about it. If...
Uhhh, in HighSchool I played JV volleyball + basketball, and V tennis. I think I loved sports because my daddy always used to play catch with me and it was always fun to throw a football or tennis ball and catch it, hahhahaha simplicity at its best :), I think that’s why I’m okay at throwing/catching things. And… I got into racquet sports because umma, oppa, and I used to play...