Don't call me sweetie...
11 years ago
27.7.05
26.7.05
Fourteen Defining Characteristics Of Fascism
Fourteen Defining Characteristics Of Fascism IS it odd...or am I just thinking things loook slightly like...........this? here in the US of A?
24.7.05
Jury Duty
So I was summoned for jury duty this last Wednesday. Man, it was really interesting.
The trial was for the charge of "Reckless Driving resulting in Bodily Injury." The defendant was a older man who was driving northbound on the NW Frontage Road of I-25 and turned in front of another vehicle--a pickup--headed southbound on the NW Frontage Road. As the truck turned infront of the pick-up, the driver of the pick-up swerved and slammed the brakes. They ended up in a head-on crash where a witness said that he saw the back end of the pick-up lift-up and slam down during the crash.
The trial was for the charge of "Reckless Driving resulting in Bodily Injury." The defendant was a older man who was driving northbound on the NW Frontage Road of I-25 and turned in front of another vehicle--a pickup--headed southbound on the NW Frontage Road. As the truck turned infront of the pick-up, the driver of the pick-up swerved and slammed the brakes. They ended up in a head-on crash where a witness said that he saw the back end of the pick-up lift-up and slam down during the crash.
14.7.05
Some thoughts
I'm watching Newsnight with Aaron Brown right now and I want to post some comments on what I'm seeing. BTW, Newsnight is one of my favourite shows, though I usually don't watch it at 20h00 when it's on 'live,' but at 23h00 when it's on replay.
They're saying that the London suicide-bombers were from decently well-off families, rather well educated, one even a science student. It reminded me of the reason that Soka exists. We have to be able to inject humanism into education. Obviously these attackers were not coming from poor neighborhoods and were uneducated and "easily-led." They were people who had belief that weren't that different from what the common people have. Though they must have been led down a path towards radical/super-conservative Islam, they came from a background that doesn't have a strong basis in humanism obviously. With education that teaches true respect for all life, I doubt that there would be such acts of horrible terrorism.
A thought, passes through my mind: what is soka education? how do I put soka education into my life, instill it to the depths?
They're saying that the London suicide-bombers were from decently well-off families, rather well educated, one even a science student. It reminded me of the reason that Soka exists. We have to be able to inject humanism into education. Obviously these attackers were not coming from poor neighborhoods and were uneducated and "easily-led." They were people who had belief that weren't that different from what the common people have. Though they must have been led down a path towards radical/super-conservative Islam, they came from a background that doesn't have a strong basis in humanism obviously. With education that teaches true respect for all life, I doubt that there would be such acts of horrible terrorism.
A thought, passes through my mind: what is soka education? how do I put soka education into my life, instill it to the depths?
10.7.05
The New York Times > Technology > Multimedia > Video
The New York Times > Technology > Multimedia > Video: "Guest Video: The iPod Flea Ad"
8.7.05
Ugh...
It's too warm.
33C, right now as I type. It's so warm. Too warm!
In other news, I watched a movie with Beau. Cuddled and that's about it. "What is love?" This question keeps on popping into my mind as I think about him and as I go over to his place. Another question also pops up: "what is truth?" This question because, as of now, my mom is still most definitely wanting me to have a girlfriend. She believes I am confused, or at least that's what I'm lead to believe. I know my parent's wouldn't send me to an ex-gay camp--we're not Christians--but she uses Buddhism to basically say "I won't believe you." Sigh. So "what is truth?" (Is the de-capitalization of truth/Truth significant here?, I doubt.)
Anyways, I'm going to go put myself in a freezer so I can cool off. Ta' Luego.
33C, right now as I type. It's so warm. Too warm!
In other news, I watched a movie with Beau. Cuddled and that's about it. "What is love?" This question keeps on popping into my mind as I think about him and as I go over to his place. Another question also pops up: "what is truth?" This question because, as of now, my mom is still most definitely wanting me to have a girlfriend. She believes I am confused, or at least that's what I'm lead to believe. I know my parent's wouldn't send me to an ex-gay camp--we're not Christians--but she uses Buddhism to basically say "I won't believe you." Sigh. So "what is truth?" (Is the de-capitalization of truth/Truth significant here?, I doubt.)
Anyways, I'm going to go put myself in a freezer so I can cool off. Ta' Luego.
6.7.05
Off the Podium - Newsweek Society - MSNBC.com
Off the Podium - Newsweek Society - MSNBC.com: "In truth, New York'ss Singapore swan song was closer to fiasco than triumph. Despite a final presentation to the IOC that observers agreed was stirring--"our city needs these games in 2012," Mayor Michael Bloomberg told the delegates. New York outlasted only the muddled Moscow bid in the voting and, with just 16 votes, finished behind not only the 2012 winner London and runner-up Paris, the consensus pre-vote favorite, but a third European capital, Madrid, too. In Olympic parlance, that's not gold, silver or bronze, but off the medal podium."
So, Beau (*yes,* that's his hame) update: [It's ?ironic? or maybe just a coincidence, c'est mon beau, ce que il s'apelle Beau]
First date: Starbucks @ B&N, Rising Cane's (You should try it if you're in the Fort-right after Rutgers and College headed North, Kitty-corner from Whole Foods, and in front of the Enterprise Rent-a-car), Wal*Mart, and then his place to watch a movie. Couldn't go to bed because of the caffeine from the double-shot latte and was thinking about him.
Second date: Fourth of July fireworks and Perkin's. It was nice to watch fireworks in town. For some reason (probably the excitement of watching fireworks with someone), I liked the show--even with the drunks, the children screaming everytime a firework went off, and a 20-minute only show. I've thought more about him since that date.
Now: Hmm, I don't really know what's there. I know I'm comfortable around Beau. I don't know what I'm doing starting a relationship when I'm going to be leaving in about a month, but I am only hoping for the best. I think I may spend the night at his place tonight. We'll see what happens.
In other news, there is not much news. I got my financial aid packet. This will be the first year I take out a loan, for $5'500. I'm scared to take on debt, but I'm helping to finance my own future, a first. It's kinda exciting and at the same time it makes me somewhat nervous. I still have to decide which lender. I'm also planning on getting the CitiBank Dividend MasterCard, so I may just go with CitiBank then.
I went to Espresso di Cinotta yesterday and had an awesome Frappelate. Yumm~! Free with purchase of $20 + at Sunflower Market, so I dived in.
Oh, my car's getting fixed as we speak, so I've been car-free for about 24 hours. I'm amazingly not going through withdrawl.
That's it for this update. I will update more constantly. Y'all are so cool. I think you guys are doing a lot more cooler things than I am, out there, outside of Soka.
First date: Starbucks @ B&N, Rising Cane's (You should try it if you're in the Fort-right after Rutgers and College headed North, Kitty-corner from Whole Foods, and in front of the Enterprise Rent-a-car), Wal*Mart, and then his place to watch a movie. Couldn't go to bed because of the caffeine from the double-shot latte and was thinking about him.
Second date: Fourth of July fireworks and Perkin's. It was nice to watch fireworks in town. For some reason (probably the excitement of watching fireworks with someone), I liked the show--even with the drunks, the children screaming everytime a firework went off, and a 20-minute only show. I've thought more about him since that date.
Now: Hmm, I don't really know what's there. I know I'm comfortable around Beau. I don't know what I'm doing starting a relationship when I'm going to be leaving in about a month, but I am only hoping for the best. I think I may spend the night at his place tonight. We'll see what happens.
In other news, there is not much news. I got my financial aid packet. This will be the first year I take out a loan, for $5'500. I'm scared to take on debt, but I'm helping to finance my own future, a first. It's kinda exciting and at the same time it makes me somewhat nervous. I still have to decide which lender. I'm also planning on getting the CitiBank Dividend MasterCard, so I may just go with CitiBank then.
I went to Espresso di Cinotta yesterday and had an awesome Frappelate. Yumm~! Free with purchase of $20 + at Sunflower Market, so I dived in.
Oh, my car's getting fixed as we speak, so I've been car-free for about 24 hours. I'm amazingly not going through withdrawl.
That's it for this update. I will update more constantly. Y'all are so cool. I think you guys are doing a lot more cooler things than I am, out there, outside of Soka.
27.6.05
Thoughts
From the past few days, some thoughts:
-I wonder how well I play field hockey. I really wonder whether it's just the social aspect of the game here in the FtC, but I wonder how I stack up compared to others. I also wonder how I compare to what I could be if I played year-round.
-What is the world going to be like when I'm 80 years old? How about when I'm 100 y.o.?
-Do I deserve someone who loves me?
-Do my actions follow what I say I want?
-What am I going to do about this Capstone!?!?!
-I wonder when the CSU library is open?
-Do I really think I can improve my game in field hockey?
-Do I act flirty with girls?
-Do I confuse girls? Is it because I'm gay?
-What is the meaning of "pride"?
-What does having muscular and virile men gyrate on floats and drag queens have anything to do with my sexuality?
-How do I improve my life?
-How do I encourage those around me? My brothers, the ymd here, the members in my districts.
-What does it mean to love? what does it mean to lust? what does it mean to let-go?
An update by andy-pandy.
-I wonder how well I play field hockey. I really wonder whether it's just the social aspect of the game here in the FtC, but I wonder how I stack up compared to others. I also wonder how I compare to what I could be if I played year-round.
-What is the world going to be like when I'm 80 years old? How about when I'm 100 y.o.?
-Do I deserve someone who loves me?
-Do my actions follow what I say I want?
-What am I going to do about this Capstone!?!?!
-I wonder when the CSU library is open?
-Do I really think I can improve my game in field hockey?
-Do I act flirty with girls?
-Do I confuse girls? Is it because I'm gay?
-What is the meaning of "pride"?
-What does having muscular and virile men gyrate on floats and drag queens have anything to do with my sexuality?
-How do I improve my life?
-How do I encourage those around me? My brothers, the ymd here, the members in my districts.
-What does it mean to love? what does it mean to lust? what does it mean to let-go?
An update by andy-pandy.
23.6.05
So,
Accreditation will help my chances to get a job and then go to grad school right? Yay! I'm happy that I'm now enrolled in a fully-accredited school. I was wondering how long it would take them to get to this point, and you know what, I'm pleasantly surprised. I can't imagine what Tomoko Takahashi must be feeling right now. She's been completely victorious in her efforts to get accredited.
I got to talk for a long time with my dad and mom last night after coming back from a meeting down in Loveland. It was really nice to just sit and talk. I guess I haven't done that for a while. My brothers were both out--Eric watching movies and getting back at like 2am, and David went to starbucks and met one of his friends, David D., and I guess that the just hung out a bit.
I'm planning for a buddhist youth meeting and boy is it hard to get my motivation up. There's no youth division here. And while I'm here for another 2 months or less, I want to get the ball rolling on them having good, meaningful meetings every month or every two weeks. There's got to be some study component, but I'm not sure if my understanding of the Goshos are deep enough to get people to become excited about studying the goshos and President Ikeda. Who knows, maybe we'll be able to have some fun then too.
Anyways, I'll write y'all some more later.
I got to talk for a long time with my dad and mom last night after coming back from a meeting down in Loveland. It was really nice to just sit and talk. I guess I haven't done that for a while. My brothers were both out--Eric watching movies and getting back at like 2am, and David went to starbucks and met one of his friends, David D., and I guess that the just hung out a bit.
I'm planning for a buddhist youth meeting and boy is it hard to get my motivation up. There's no youth division here. And while I'm here for another 2 months or less, I want to get the ball rolling on them having good, meaningful meetings every month or every two weeks. There's got to be some study component, but I'm not sure if my understanding of the Goshos are deep enough to get people to become excited about studying the goshos and President Ikeda. Who knows, maybe we'll be able to have some fun then too.
Anyways, I'll write y'all some more later.
22.6.05
Haha, quotes from Barcelona:
"You can't be friends with someone after they tell you God wants you to marry them." -J.
"You'll go to Ikea with me to do sit-ups?" -M.
"'My dad's brother used to have a lot of sex so they kept him in the basement?!?!'" -J., yet again.
"You'll go to Ikea with me to do sit-ups?" -M.
"'My dad's brother used to have a lot of sex so they kept him in the basement?!?!'" -J., yet again.
21.6.05
A patient night
I went out to Alley Cat to see Salem off. She's going to Japan tomorrow and tonight would be the last time I'd see her in 3 weeks. She has got an amazing list of places to go: Nagoya, Tokyo, Kansai, Osaka, Kyoto. I swear that that's too many places to go in 3 weeks! I also saw Chris P. for the first time in at least 4 years, probably a lot longer. I don't keep in touch well with those friends I had in JHS, so probably the last time I saw Chris was in 9th grade, after I went back on one of the days that IB had off and JH didn't.
I also found this great song with some lyrics that kinda fit the mood I'm in by the Spanish lady--Amaral, "El universo sobre mí":
Quiero vivir, quiero gritar
Quiero sentir el universo sobre mí
Quiero correr en libertad
Quiero llorar de felicidad...
Quiero vivir
Quiero sentir el universo sobre mí
Como un náufrago en el mar
Quiero encontrar mi sitio,
Solo encontrar mi sitio.
[Translation:
I want to live, I want to scream
I want to feel the universe over me
I want to run free
I want to cry tears of happiness
I want to live
I want to feel the universe over me.
Like a shipwreck in the sea,
I want to find my place,
Just to find my place.]
Mmm, so as bad as that sounds in ENGLISH, it's pretty cool in Castellano.
I also found this great song with some lyrics that kinda fit the mood I'm in by the Spanish lady--Amaral, "El universo sobre mí":
Quiero vivir, quiero gritar
Quiero sentir el universo sobre mí
Quiero correr en libertad
Quiero llorar de felicidad...
Quiero vivir
Quiero sentir el universo sobre mí
Como un náufrago en el mar
Quiero encontrar mi sitio,
Solo encontrar mi sitio.
[Translation:
I want to live, I want to scream
I want to feel the universe over me
I want to run free
I want to cry tears of happiness
I want to live
I want to feel the universe over me.
Like a shipwreck in the sea,
I want to find my place,
Just to find my place.]
Mmm, so as bad as that sounds in ENGLISH, it's pretty cool in Castellano.
17.6.05
After Stonewall Productions | Dangerous Living
I like this quote: “My sexuality is my own sexuality. It doesn’t belong to anybody. Not to my government, not to my brother, my sister, my family. No one.”
Anyways, that said, today has been an interesting day. I have done little, I woke up late, and I'm starting to get in that "summer zone".
I realized that I have a lot to do over this summer vacation. I have to start swimming again, for sure. I also have to start preliminary research on Capstone. I'm so afraid of it. I was chanting tonight just to come up with topics in Capstone that I'm interested in. We'll see what becomes of them. So far, several ideas I have for capstone:
-Comparison of EU and NAFTA treaties in promotion sustainable development/consumption
-Comparison of public policy of sustainable dev/cons b/w US, Japan, and Chile? (These three chosen because of assumed relatively high levels of economic development).
-Third-world sustainable development/consumption comparisions. (Africa, Latin America, S and SE asia, and China)
Anyone want to comment on these, esp for an Int'l Studies concentration?
Umm, so, in other news. I think I'm going to go to State Games for Field Hockey in July. Now to make enough money. :D
Anyways, that said, today has been an interesting day. I have done little, I woke up late, and I'm starting to get in that "summer zone".
I realized that I have a lot to do over this summer vacation. I have to start swimming again, for sure. I also have to start preliminary research on Capstone. I'm so afraid of it. I was chanting tonight just to come up with topics in Capstone that I'm interested in. We'll see what becomes of them. So far, several ideas I have for capstone:
-Comparison of EU and NAFTA treaties in promotion sustainable development/consumption
-Comparison of public policy of sustainable dev/cons b/w US, Japan, and Chile? (These three chosen because of assumed relatively high levels of economic development).
-Third-world sustainable development/consumption comparisions. (Africa, Latin America, S and SE asia, and China)
Anyone want to comment on these, esp for an Int'l Studies concentration?
Umm, so, in other news. I think I'm going to go to State Games for Field Hockey in July. Now to make enough money. :D
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Zach Hmm. I know that this kind of thing still goes on but, I didn't realize how much it is still 'alive' here as a practice in the States. It's different when there's a human face, one so young, that you can relate to.
16.6.05
Military files murder charges in Iraq killings - Iraq's New Chapter - MSNBC.com
Military files murder charges in Iraq killings - 'Fragging' - MSNBC.com Umm, the fact that there's people who even CONSIDER fragging their officers in this war, to me, proves a point.
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