Daily Archives: September 29, 2007

I need to liven things up.  I often write about issues, legislation, and my philosophy of life, but I also have fun.  So here is an entry of some of my favorite things in life.  More to come later!

My Favorites:

Month: 
The month of December is my favorite because it is a festive time.  Besides, my birthday is in December.

Holiday:  
As a kid, Christmas was my favorite.  However, now I put more importance on New Year's Day because that is when we prepare for a new year of fun goals.  In Hawaii, getting New Year's blessings and omomori (good luck items) at the Shinto and Buddhist temples is a tradition for many people.  There are even good luck food such as ozoni (mochi soup) and soba (buckwheat noodles).  I also enjoy family gatherings on this special day.  Finally, I pray to my loved ones and ancestors.

Number:  
Seven is my favorite number.  It was my jersey number when I played soccer in high school.

Color:
I love all kinds of colors, but if I had to choose one, it would be blue.

Food:
I enjoy all kinds of food.  Japanese food is a favorite of mine.

Activity: 
I enjoy traveling, especially to foreign countries because I learn so much about culture, history, government, and of course food.

Simple Pleasure:
Hanging out at the beach.

I dedicate this entry to all of you feeling sad.  

Cherish all your loved ones.  Enjoy all your favorite memories.   Look forward to many more wonderful memories.  Hold close all the positive things in your life and don't focus on the negative.  Work hard on the things you have control over and try to accept the things you have no control over.

In regards to love, if you experienced it, consider yourself lucky.  Some people never experience it or search for years trying to attain it.  A young child that dies, will never have that opportunity to even experience a taste of it.  There are adults who live for years without finding love.  If you are heartbroken, focus on the positive experiences you received from that relationship.  Understand that you are accountable for your actions, but you can't control the other person's actions.  Communication is very important, especially the words you choose.  Any relationship is a team effort.   There are a lot of good people out there.  I only wish all of you achieve true love.

In regards to death, when someone you care about dies, he or she will always be with you.  Their love will be with you forever and likewise, your love is with them.  Live your life to the fullest and carry on your loved one's legacy.  

For ourselves, we have to go for broke in all our goals.  It doesn't matter whether we succeed or fail, so long as we tried our best.  Appreciate our loved ones and the simple pleasures of life.  Help others.  Realize that there are bigger problems outside of our lives.  It pains me when I hear stories of violence.  If there was a way I could give you my happiness to make you happy, I would.  We may have a lot of time or very little time of life left.  So stay positive and live your life to the fullest.