Tuesday, November 15, 2005

An IM Convo

Val: what do you have faith in

Me: That the world can be better and that I am going to be a part of that change. I have faith that no matter how my family treats me, they are still trying to care for me. I have faith that I have some of the world's best of people as friends. I have faith that I will exceed the capabilities I have now as I learn along the way.

Me: Um, yeah, I don't know. I think I have faith in more than I thought.

Friday, October 7, 2005

By the way ...

My new favorite bar is Paddy's on First Ave. and Yamhill in Portland, Oregon.

A Self Reminder ...

This entry is to remind myself ...
1) not to expect things to be like the US; and
2) to keep an open mind.

* Thanks, Amanda!

Thursday, October 6, 2005

Rules of Engagement

I just refused an old co-worker when he wanted to kiss me tonight. Now, let me just comment on this.

I will announce this new policy, effective immediately:

I will not grant kisses, which are defined as being those on the lips with the expectation by the oppositing party to purge any romantic feelings, for 1) charity and/or 2) "trophy."

In laymen's terms, I will not make the following examples or scenarios related to them in broad terms as reasons to kiss anyone:
1) "Aww! I guess I will kiss him, since he wants it so much, and I can't say no or else he will feel bad," coz I WILL say no;
2) "Aww! We've known each other for so long, and we might not ever see each other again, and he's probably expecting for me to kiss him so I can't disappoint him, and he's so nice to me, so I guess I will kiss him," coz being nice to me isn't enough to "earn" a kiss or two.

Kisses are only granted for four self-evident points: 1) passion, 2) friendship/care, 3) intimacy, and/or 4) any spontaneity on my part.

Yeah, stinger, huh?