I Need to Keep Moving

Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu on September 21, 2007 for Peace Day Hawaii 2007 at the Hawaii State Capitol.

 

As of Saturday, April 3, 2010, I have met about 32,000 people on the campaign trail.  I need to keep moving.  When I am moving, my energy is fired up and I get stronger.  In the rare moments when I have down time, even if it is only for a little time, the quietness of my townhouse in which I live alone, begins to haunt me.  I feel negative energy closing in around me, as if it is trying to drain me.

I think of all my loved ones who passed away, and I still feel them with me.  It has been very difficult for me and my campaign recently since a number of close friends who passed away were also within my inner political circle. 

I also think of the girls who were once in my life.  I care for them, but it is sad that we must all move on.

I will continue to cherish my family and friends who are still with me in this world.

The energy I have is best described as a red fire burning within me, making me want to blast towards my future as fast as I can.  I feel so much pain, yet so much warmth and positivity mixed together.  I will stop at nothing to reach towards what I see before me.  Not even “death” will stop me towards my goal to make the world more positive.