Smile

Let's have a big smile.

For you and me.

For all around us.

Let's live our life fully.

Enjoy and free.

Love and live tenderly.

Let's leave the bitterness behind.

Forgive and forget.

Embrace the sweetness of time.

Let's letting go of our sadness.

Looking up the sky.

Gazing beyond the infinity.

And

Smile;

Smile just for you and me.

Listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sqLRNVmR44&feature=related

Lyrics:

Smile

by Nat King Cole

Words by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons and music by Charlie Chaplin

Smile though your heart is aching

Smile even though its breaking

When there are clouds in the sky,

you'll get by

If you smile through your fear and sorrow

Smile and maybe tomorrow

You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness

Hide every trace of sadness

Although a tear may be ever so near

That's the time you must keep on trying

Smile, what's the use of crying?

You'll find that life is still worthwhile

If you just smile

That's the time you must keep on trying

Smile, what's the use of crying?

You'll find that life is still worthwhile

If you just smile

Listen different versions here:

Cute: Connie Talbot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ3ovip0tPE&feature=related

Interesting: ainjelemmehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvAoJGhIgEw

Elegant: Tony Bennett http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtM7pNZ-r3M

the image is from http://letslaugh.net/wp-content/uploads/monkey-smile.jpg

Feng Shui of the Flags

Flags are the essential part of the human state of mind. It resembles and represents the group of people with the same purpose. We need to consider all the weaknesses and strong points of the symbols that we will be using to represent ourselves. Americans use eagle to represent their courage and bravery. If you think of it, eagle is a very powerful bird, which has a powerful sight and strength. It flies high in the sky. They use force and specification to attack their opponent or the prey. All of the characters of eagle is very auspicious. In contrast, no offense, when Burmese student groups chooses the fighting peacock as their symbol of persistent fighting with a brave heart, I think peacock is not very powerful. The main high light of the fighting peacock is their bravery to fight until death prevail them. It is not too auspicious. And if you pay attention to the history of the Burmese student groups, since the use of the peacock flag, mass and mass of students sacrifice had repeated in the history. Peacocks are very easily spotted without any camouflage and may be that's why student leaders are always easily arrested by the military intelligence most of the time. Peacocks are slow moving. They cannot fly too high and most of the time they are passive. On the other hand, the animal symbol used by the Burmese military is a lion. Lion are known to be king of the jungle. May be that's why it has been so hard to overthrow them. But every animal has inevitable weaknesses and flaws. Lions are known to keep power in one leader which is not very democratic. There is a proverb that "No two lions share one cave". That is why, on the side of the military leaders, there always is a power struggle for the number one spot and there always exist the paranoia of the number one who is always afraid of the other lions in his pack who has potential to take over his throne. In summary, I suggest that the Burmese student group should seriously consider to pick another powerful auspicious symbol to carry as their flag together with the peacock flag which should never be forgotten.

the image is from http://www.theworldflag.org/images/THE-WORLD-FLAG.jpg

A Time to Change

Nothing can stay constant, well --- except death. Everyone, everything, good causes, bad influences, happiness, or despair, whatever it is, there always will be a time to change. A time to cease the existence has to come. There is no escape. There is nowhere to hide. Embrace the change. Welcome the inconsistency. Prepare for the renewing life, --- and we all will be fine. Just fine. A change is not always good. Yes, there are bad times, painful eras, and violent periods. Look to the bright side though, we also have kind and generous people, trustworthy friends, sacrificing heroes, and prosperous nations. Looking forward to a new year to come, a time to change. We need the courage to change.

Listen here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdT9oq7VBDA

Lyrics:

The Revolution. Light A Fire. Liberty

by Christ De Burgh

Wake up boys, there's a light at the window,

I can hear someone knocking on the door,

There are voices in the street,

And the sound of running feet,

And they whisper the word --"Revolution!"

There are men coming down from the valleys,

There are tall ships lying off the coast,

And they carry the light,

In the dark of the night,

Like a whisper in the wind --"Revolution!"

Bring my gun and a handful of silver,

By the sea we will gather for the fight,

It's been so many years,

So many tears,

We have lost once before,

Now we'll settle the score,

When our cannons will roar --"Revolution!"

Watch and Wait get ready for the sign

There are many here among us now have not seen the light

We must send the word to all the people in the land

Go to every hill and mountain for the time is now at hand to

Light a fire!

Light a fire!

Light a fire!

Let us march the road up the rocky hill tonight,

Under cover of the darkness

We will slip behind the lines

And we will take the men who have stolen our land,

For the years of domination

Hit them right between the eyes

And light a fire!

Light a fire,

Light a fire,

They will see through the world!

Roll away the dawn,

Roll away the dawn and let me see,

The land of the free,

Has anything changed at all;

Sweet liberty,

Sweet liberty is in our hands

It's part of the plan,

Or is it a state of mind?

Horses and men,

Horses and men are on the field,

They didn't yield.

Many have fallen here;

Never forget

Never forget what they have done,

The time will come,

When it will change again.

Never forget!

Never forget!

the image is from http://chinesecalligraphystore.com/catalog/images/2249-chinese-characters-courage-change.jpg

Time of Giving

Love is the most thankful gift that one can ever received.

Listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnca2E1Qzdw&feature=related

Lyrics

The Gift

by Jim Brickman

Winter snow is falling down

Children laughing all around

Lights are turning on

Like a fairy tale come true

Sitting by the fire we made

You're the answer when I prayed

I would find someone

And baby I found you

All I want is to hold you forever

All I need is you more every day

You saved my heart from being broken apart

You gave your love away

And I'm thankful every day

For the gift

Watching as you softly sleep

What I'd give if i could keep

Just this momentif only time stood still

But the colors fade away

And the years will make us grey

But baby in my eyes

You'll still be beautiful

All I want is to hold you forever

All I need is you more every day

You saved my heart from being broken apart

You gave your love away

And I'm thankful every day

For the gift

(Instrumental)

All I want is to hold you forever

All I need is you more every day

You saved my heart from being broken apart

You gave your love away

I can't find the words to say

that I'm thankful every day

For the gift.

the image is from http://www.dovebear.cn/attachment/1163865973_0.jpg

Competitive

"A fair competition is needed for a healthy economy," someone said on TV while I was not paying attention much. Aren't we naturally competitive? Historically, we've been fighting each other for the survival, faith, power, lust, and simple greed. It is funniest excuse to hear when someone uses physical abuse or weapons to keep peace and order of the family, nation, or the world. I am one of those who believe in bringing peace by practicing peaceful act. While criticizing others for corruption, we should analyze ourselves on what level we, ourselves, are corrupted consciously or unconsciously. We always have excuses for ourselves though. As long as we can look away from the injustice because the situation simply is profiting us or our beloved ones, the power of corruption will be stronger than ever. If we can just take away and happy with the bonuses while some of our co-workers, colleagues, are being laid off, why would we complain those who are excising power to root the cancer of corruption in the bureaucratic organizations. It is what we refrain ourselves from. Temptations are out there --- It's a jungle. Are we going to be mindful? Or are we voluntarily going into the embrace of the tightening vines of greed. Let's be real. Let's be rational. Let's bring back our morals.

the image is from http://www.cedardean.com/images/chess.jpg

Winter Memory

Winter must be cold for those with no warm memories.

- Anonymous

Listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jogDu4vTVhI&feature=related

My Memory

by Ryu

My memory

modu gio-khae-yo ku sun-gan

I remember everything

nunul kamumyon

I can see even a little thing

aju chagun irdo bo-ineyo

When I close my eyes

You’re far away

tahul su omnun gose

Somewhere that I can't reach

saranghandanun maldo

or I will wait for you

kidarin-danun maldo haji mothago

I didn't say "I love you"

chongmal mollatjyo kudael irohke

I really didn't imagine

tashi mannal churun saenggak-chocha mothae-ssotjyo

meeting you again

ajing / nol saranghae

I still love you

ijerado nege gobae-khal-kke

I confess to you now

I wanna love you forever

nuchi a-nhat-damyon irohke

If it is not late,

nawa hamkke yongwo-nhi

Forever with me

oraetdongan

Even though

kudaen naye gasume

My heart lived without

ma-nhun shigan hullodo

you a long time

aju molli [...]

You still were in my heart.

image is from http://foreverbyj1.easy4web.com/WLS_rare02.jpg

Milestone

For more than a decade,

There were struggles, there were easy rides;

And there also were pain and joy.

For the tomorrows to come, we are still hand in hand,

facing rain, snow, and sunny days.

With much affection, with much strength;

Welcoming the new days,

To unfold the petals of our life---

One by one, bravely, beautifully,

and very uniquely.

Listen song here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5CWKxKMcLA

Kiss Me

by Sixpence

Kiss me out of the bearded barley

Nightly, beside the green, green grass

Swing, swing, swing the spinning step

You wear those shoes and I will wear that dress.

[Chorus:]

Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight

Lead me out on the moonlit floor

Lift your open hand

Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance

Silver moon's sparkling

So kiss me

Kiss me down by the broken tree house

Swing me upon its hanging tire

Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat

We'll take the trail marked on your father's map

[Chorus (repeat)]

image is from http://picture-book.com/files/userimages/869u/houseonhill72.jpg

4Ma Lady

Nicholas: I admire your strength and Independence.

Madelene: But I am getting tired of being strong.

Nicholas: Yes. Weakness is tiring, while being strong is exhausting.

Madelene: I cannot ask you to save me.

Nicholas: No, no, --- I am too weak to save you. What I am offering here is to save ourselves together.

the image is from http://slyscribe.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/gentle1.jpg

Colors of the Seasons

Winter:
Season of Snow
White and light blue represents snow and ice. Red is to invite the warmth or the fire which is used to keep one comfortable in the winter season. Dark green means the endurance of the cold, the sign of survival, and the liveliness of the season. Gold color is used as the signs of prosperity and richness to come in the coming new year.

Spring:
Season of Flowers
Light green resembles the new growth, new leaves, and the youth, a new start. Light pink shows the vulnerability, softness of the flower petals, and love.

Summer:
Season of Sun
Bright yellow or bright orange represents the sun/sunny days. White is also used to protect one from heat since white is the color spectrum which reflected all the wavelength of the colors from the sun. Bright light blue is to appeal the cold and calm blue sea of the summer.

Fall:
Season of Leaves
Yellow, orange, brown, the colors of the fallen leaves dominate the fall color mood. It uses some shades of green and dark red which are also the colors of the leaves.

images are from

http://www.softpedia.com/screenshots/Winter-Snow-Screensaver_1.png

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/142045786_29d7fbc536_o.jpg

http://www.orelfineartphotography.com/Graphics/Fall%20Leaves%20From%20CS3/images/(09)%20Fall%20Leaves.jpg

http://www.electric-photo.com/pix/w/apic00005.jpg

The Hit 2008

There are times,

just songs exist

In this period of life.

Also,

at times,

Songs are the puzzles pieces,

when you know how to put together,

they can give a different dimensional picture.

Listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ZimvDsbcc&feature=related

Nobody

by wonder girls

Lyrics:

credits to yesayoke

You Know I still Love You Baby. And it will never change.
I want nobody nobody but you

I want nobody nobody but you.

nan dareun sarameun shirheo niga animyeon shirheo

I want nobody nobody nobody nobody

nan shirheunde wae nal mireonaeryeogo hani jaggu naemareul deutji anhgo

wae ireohke dareun namja-ege nal bonaeryeo hani eoddeohke ireoni

nal wihae geureohdan geu mal neon bujokhadaneun geu mal

ijen geumanhae neon nareul aljanha wae weonhajido anhneungeol gangyohae

I want nobody nobody but you

I want nobody nobody but you.

nan dareun sarameun shirheo niga animyeon shirheo

I want nobody nobody nobody nobody
I want nobody nobody but you

I want nobody nobody but you.

nan dareun sarameun shirheo niga animyeon shirheo

I want nobody nobody nobody nobody

nan joheunde nan haengbokhande neoman isseumyeon dwae deo baralge eobtneunde

nugul mannaseo haengbokharan geoya nan neol ddeonaseo haengbokhal su eobseo
nal wihae geureohdan geu mal neon bujokhadaneun geu malmari an dwoeneun marigan geol wae molla niga eobshi eoddeohge haengbokhae

I want nobody nobody but you

I want nobody nobody but you.

nan dareun sarameun shirheo niga animyeon shirheo

I want nobody nobody nobody nobody
I want nobody nobody but you

I want nobody nobody but you.

nan dareun sarameun shirheo niga animyeon shirheo

I want nobody nobody nobody nobody
I don’t want nobody body.

I don’t want nobody body.

naneun jeongmal niga animyeon niga animyeon shilhdan maryeo-ahhh
I want nobody nobody but you

I want nobody nobody but you.

nan dareun sarameun shirheo niga animyeon shirheo

I want nobody nobody nobody nobody
I want nobody nobody but you

I want nobody nobody but you.

nan dareun sarameun shirheo niga animyeon shirheo

I want nobody nobody nobody nobody

(rap)Back to the days when we were so young and wild and free

modeunge neomuna ggumman gateodeon geuddaero doragago shipeunde

wae jaggu nareul mireo naeryeohae

Why do you push me away. I don’t want nobody nobody

Nobody nobody but you.

TRANSLATION

credits to: ndhas

You know I still love you baby

And it will never change

Chorus

I want nobody, nobody but you

I want nobody, nobody but you

I don’t want anyone else

I can’t have anyone but you

I want nobody nobody, nobody nobody

Why are you trying to push me away? I hate it.

You ignore what I am saying

Why are you trying to send me to other guys?

Why are you doing this?

Saying that this is for my own good

Saying that you are just not enough

Stop it right now, you know me well enough

Why are you forcing what you know I don’t want?

Chorus x2

I’m satisfied, I’m happy

If I have you I don’t want for anything else

Who do you want me to meet and be happy with?

I can’t be happy away from your side

Saying that this is for my own good

Saying that you are just not enough

Why can’t you understand that it makes no sense?

How can I be happy without you?

Chorus x2

I don’t want nobody, body body

I don’t want nobody, body body

Really, if it is not you

I hate it!

Chorus x2

Back to the days

When we were so young

And wild and free

Everything was just like a dream

I want to go back to those times

Why do you keep on pushing me away?

Why do you push me away?

I don’t want nobody, nobody

Nobody nobody but you

the image is from http://makikawaii.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/covergs3.jpg

In the Mood of Love

Love is the way it is,

when it shows up;

It drifts one soul to heaven,

up above and beyond.

So,

Let's go together,

Moon river;

Just you and me.

Listen here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nix_YStjhpU&feature=related

Title: Moon River

by Frank Sinatra

Lyrics:

Moon river wider than a mile

I’m crossing you in style someday

You dream maker, you heartbreaker

Wherever you’re going I’m going your way

Two drifters off to see the world

There’s such a lot of world to see

We’re after the same rainbows end

Waiting round the band

My huckleberry friend, moon river

And me

the image is from tor.dk/.../2006/12/crescent-st-nicolas.jpg

Where I Like to be

Wish to be there,

Lots of time.

Often;

Remembering the early mornings,

And some of younger dreams.

The wishing.

Where have they gone?

But

Still

Yearning to be there,

Numerous time.

Frequently.

the image is from i1.trekearth.com/.../40259/the_golden_pagoda.jpg

Tired, Another Day

Not even tempted to go on and winding about the tiring everyday life. Life itself is a struggle. It is sad how far one has travelling down from the younger and carefree romantic period of life. As we grew older, our characters are getting stronger, the purpose of life becomes clearer, and challenges are tougher. Winter is very near yet the feeling in my heart is so far away. I miss a simple small room where I used to study, sleep, and play guiter in the moon light. The impressions of the memories are a treasure that has kept us going. I wish all of you out there a tireless day and a full health.

Listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOnsB_YEu9I

Die Another Day

by Madonna

Lyrics:

I'm gonna wake up, yes and no

I'm gonna kiss some part of

I'm gonna keep this secret

I'm gonna close my body now

I guess, die another dayx4

I guess I'll die another day(Another day)x3

I guess I'll die another day

Sigmund Freud

Analyze this x3

I'm gonna break the cycle

I'm gonna shake up the system

I'm gonna destroy my ego

I'm gonna close my body now

Uh, uh

I think I'll find another way

There's so much more to know

I guess I'll die another day

It's not my time to go

For every sin, I'll have to pay

I've come to work, I've come to play

I think I'll find another way

It's not my time to go

I'm gonna avoid the cliche

I'm gonna suspend my senses

I'm gonna delay my pleasure

I'm gonna close my body now

I guess, die another day

I guess I'll die another day

I guess, die another day

I guess I'll die another day

I think I'll find another way

There's so much more to know

I guess I'll die another day

It's not my time to go

Uh, uh[Laugh]

I guess, die another day

I guess I'll die another day

I guess, die another day

I guess I'll die another day

Another day [x6]

the image is from http://www.mtv.com/news/photos/m/multiple_me_070327/die_another_day.jpg

As Time Goes By

Listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLPMPKvnb4A

Korean version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wsPYXLYEhQ&feature=related

As Time Goes By

by Tasha

translation credit: nicemusic and frostedsnow

Not a day goes by that I don't need you in my life

Was it something that I did,

tell me why~ And I can't get pass the pain to your love is just a memory

Gradually, you slip away And all I can say it stay And somebody

Bridge) Can somebody please, stop this hurt inside

Although, your love for me has changed (ohh)

After all the pain you've cost that I still can't get you outta my mind

No matter what you say I can't let go

As time goes by, will our memories fade

tell me how can you go on after all that we've been through (ohhh)

I don't wanna go on without you in my life

because in my heart I still believe that you will come back to me

I'm begging you please,

stop his hurt inside although your love for me has changed (ohhh)

After all the pain you've cost that I still can't get you outta my mind

No matter what you say I can't let go

As time goes by, will our memories fade

tell me how can you go on after all that we've been through (ohhh)

I don't wanna go on without you in my life

because in my heart I still believe that you

Do I ever cross your mind Did you even stop to cry?

In my heart you'll always stay,

don't let us slip away

Tho' I've tried I can't let go you're still the one for me

We can work it out in your love I still believe

You are the one

As time goes by won't let our memories fade

tell me how can you go on after all that we've been through (ohh)

I won't let you go on without me in your life

because in my heart we're meant to be in love

As Time Goes By

the image is from i14.photobucket.com/albums/a306/shaniford/tim...

Broken Down

Lately, a lot of things have been broken down. Relationships, a little window to the world, health, a little free time, --- what else is left? Not to mention different sort of numerous mishaps. But life goes on, time goes on. On a bright side, this fall seems prettier than ever. The color of the trees and the mountains, the water, and fallen leaves, they all changes in color so fast in a most glorious way. Everyday gives a new picture and perception of the colors while driving on the same old road. The leaves cannot be prettier. I wish I have time to stop and pick up some leaves, rub them with some candle wax and put them in my journals which I haven't been able to touch for a long, long time. I am afraid that I might not even able to spare time to continue this randomness. I encourage myself to go on, --- 'cause there is no one else. Broken down is a good thing so that one can rebuilt into a new self. It is an autumn, and I am looking towards spring already. As for me, summer is romantic and durable. Autumn is colorful and playful. Winter is tranquil and forgiving. Spring is lively and new. I love spring and there is so many reason to it. I am rebuilding from the break down, into a new one, every little detail as the way I ever wanted. Lovely. It is challenging and tiring but there is fun in it.

the image is from http://www.cstech.org/cubecart/images/uploads/Autumn_Leaves.jpg

Positive Possibilities

Aftermath of election, and a big win, and all night partying, we just hope that our newly elected leader will steer us from this big sinking feeling. I miss another leader, on the other side of the world, in the other part of my life, the leader whom I have voted enthusiastically yet ---- well -- oh, where is she? Twenty years is a big number. Life goes on. Time moves on. However, people still remember when the striking moments come. I do not know why I didn't vote this time --- may be I haven't recovered from the disappointment of the previous two elections. The probability is always 50/50 between true or false. So, I look on into the future with positive possibilities.

Listen Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkAwGOOTVu0
Lyrics

We Can
Leann Rimes

They'll try to stop the dream we're dreamin'
But they can't stop us from believing
They will fill your head with doubt
But that won't stop us now
So let them say we can't do it
Put up a road block
We'll just run right through it.. Cause...

We can, do the impossible
We have the power in our hands
And we won't stop 'cause we've got
To make a difference in this life
With one voice, one heart, two hands, we can

They say the odds are stacked against us
But that can't hold us back, we will be relentless
There's a voice they're gonna hearA voice so loud and clear
So let them say we can't do it, give us a mountain,
and we're gonna move it.. cause..

We can, do the impossible
We have the power in our hands, and we won't stop
Cause we've got to make a difference in this life
With one voice, one heart, Two hands, we can

We're gonna make a change today (make a change today)
Because we've got the faith it takes
To win this race, so let them say we can't do it
Put up a road block
And we'll just run right through it cuz..

We can, do the impossible
We have the power in our hands and we won't stop
Cos we've got to make a difference in this life
With one voice, one heart Two hands, we can

I can (oh I can)
Do the impossible (do the impossible)
I have the power in my hands, and I won't stop
Cause I've got to make a difference in this life
With my one voice, one heart, two hands, we can

the image is from http://www.thedailygreen.com/media/cm/thedailygreen/images/confetti-red-white-blue-lg.jpg

Dream

I dream of you.

In the snow ---

In the early morning rays

Passing through the white clouds of fog ---

We were walking side by side.

No sound, no one else,

In the silence;

We passed by

like a wandering travellers, ---

The morning dew is dangling on the tips of the wild grass.

The purple flowers of "Touch-me-not" are blooming,

smiling, and greeting the morning sun

After drinking the morning dew to it's fill.

They are young, they are energetic, they are confident.

To start a new fresh day.

I dream of you.

In the snow,

Side by side,

We were walking;

In a complete silence.

the image is from travel.paintedstork.com/.../touch_me_not.jpg

The One I Love the Most Hurts Me the Most

Love this song since long time ago. A very long time ago ---

Listen here:

Original:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCH2axGc9fk

Different Version:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjBserDGRnA

the image is from http://z.about.com/d/healing/1/0/q/R/feg_bleedingheart.jpg

October

October has a lot of meanings in my life. It is a special month with a full moon which is fuller than any other full moon of the year. October hosts religious celebrations and the time that I used to look forward to --- for festivities, for a short school break, for the clear dark sky with the twinkling stars (since the rain clouds are long gone by this time of the year), for the bright lighted lanterns and all the simple things that can bring happiness to life. Now, it is the birth month of my someone special, as well as one of my special friends'. It used to be the mark of the month when I have to start preparing for the final exams. It is also the month which I end up visiting, giving respect and seeing lots of relatives, teachers, elders, and friends. October is the most beautiful month in my heart.
the image is from http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.goldbacked-lynn.com/images/nattaw.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.goldbacked-

Love Hurts

When it concerns love;

It hurts.
It gotta hurt.
No other way.
The pain that we cling onto;
The joy that can contrast the pain to the other extreme;
It's not a mystery,
but a mystery ---
how we love and hate this coexistence.
For us,
For all,
even when the love hurts,
We just love the hurting love.
the image is from http://www.quizilla.com/user_images/F/fritzabee/1117078636_resSadist2.JPG

We Miss Her

Unable to describe

How much we miss her.

In this downward spiraling country.

Why do I love thee?

Mrs. Smith: Do I love you?

Mr. Smith: Yes, you do.

Mrs. Smith: Why?

Mr. Smith: You told me that you love me because I am simple, but now, you love me just because I am hot!

Haaaa--- Men!!!!

the image is scanned from a postcard.

Dark Chocolate

There are times that life is bitter sweet just like a dark chocolate. On certain weekends, I was walking around the quiet beach, looking for the sea shells. I was strolling around the theme park, taking snap shots of the interesting scenes. I was standing on the sand carried away by the foamy waves slipping through my feet. I was looking all the way to the horizon, if I can see --- the land that I was born, the land that I had grown up, the land that is still suffering. I was sitting by a great mast ship, thinking about the thrill of the pirates. I was standing in line for a nice sourdough bread and a hot soup. I was thinking about the land that I love where people are paying about 70 cents for a bottle of left over boiled plain rice soup. I was meeting the friends unexpectedly and having conversations peacefully. I was walking leisurely and watching paintings, beading, photographs, and all different expressions of art. Without the freedom of expression, where would the art be lying? I wonder a lot lately. I question occasionally. I recollect my memories eventually. I was there, under the sky, the same sort of sky, but with plenty of fresh breeze and inner peace.

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Joy of Solitude

"From the vault of light at the going down of the sun,

the voices of the birds mingle with the voice of the torrent.

The path beneath the steam winds into the distance;

Joy of solitude, will you ever come to an end?"

"The Magnolia Enclosue," Pei Di (b. 716)

the image is from bp3.blogger.com/.../s400/desert+stream.jpg

After Love

Love has gone and what is left is love. Time has slipped away quietly, --- but the pain is sometimes whispering in a dear heart. The more we were beaten to surrender, the more our spirits could rise up. So--- what? Assault was right there plainly in the sight, but we all moved on to live with what is so called 'normal life'. In the deepest of the nights, there still are flashes of the days when without knowing tears have fallen down, there still are flashes of the time when without thinking broken down into a crushed soul, there still are flashes of the memories which are wanted to be forgiven at least if cannot be forgotten. When a certain bridges are burnt, when the strings are coldly cut, when the one you love the most has turn you down, --- there is no way out, nothing left to turn around, no sound exist anymore. It is not a poem of rampaging revenge, rather just a broken heart that cannot be healed.

Listen the song here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSLwHCJ_Vwo&feature=related

After Love
by FT Island

Lyrics:
Translation
I thought you were my love
I thought you were my everything
I believed that you would be my last love
I laughed only for youI lived only for you
I believed in your love and that it was happiness
It’s all lies. All lies
Your love for me was all lies
You’ve hurt me so
You left me crying
You said you’ll love only me, protect only me
Your love was all lies
You took away my heart and my love
and leaving me was love
Being loved by one person
Giving love to one person
I foolishly believed that person would be you
It’s all lies. All lies
Your love for me was all lies
You’ve hurt me so
You left me crying
You said you’ll love only me, protect only me
Your love was all lies
You took away my heart and my love
and leaving me was love
(Rap)
To say it was love was a lie
Saying that you loved me was a lie
Saying it was eternal was a lie
Left me Only with the words that she’ll come back
Where did she go (We’re falling further apart)
Where did she go We’re falling further & further apart
I’ll love only you
Just in case you came back, back to me
I can’t love again
Even though you hurt me, and saddened me
I’m waiting only for youIt’s all lies, All lies
Our separation was all a lie
Because you are my love, my all
I’m waiting only for you

Lyrics in Romaji
nae sarangira saenggakhaetgo
nae jeonburago saenggakhaetgo
nae majimagi dwil sarang keuge neorago miduseo

neo hanamanul wihae uhtgo
neo hanamanul wihae salgo
keuge haengbokilggeorago ni sarangul medeotnunde
**
modu da geojitmaliya da geojitmaliya
neoui sarangul da geojitmaliya
eetorok apeuge haeseo
nal sulpeuge haeseo ulrego gan sarangijanha

namanul saranghandago nal jikyeojundago
neoui sarangun da geojitmaliya
nae maum da gajyeogago sarangdo gajyeogago
ddeonanun gei sarangijanha

han saramege sarangdatgohan saramege sarangjugo
keu sarami neoilggeora babocheorom midununde
**
repeat
(RAP)
sarangiranun malun geojitmal
sarangul handan maldo geojitmal
yeongwoniranun maldo geojitmal
dolraondanun yaksokmanul naege namgin chae
keudaenun eodiro (jakkuman meoleojijanha)
keudaenun eodiro meoleojigo meoleojyeodo
nanun neo hanamanul saranghae

neo dashi dolaoolkkabwa naegero ulggabwa
nanun sarangul dashi mothajanha
eetorok apeuge haedo nal sulpeuge haedo
neo hanaman gidarijanha

modu da geojitmaliya da geojitmaliya
uhri ibyeolun da geotjimaliya
niga nae saranginikka nae jeonbuinikka

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neo hanaman gidarijanha