Well, that was a surprise.
Or maybe not, now that I think of it - maybe it is a surprise it didn't happen before?
See, I was checking through the old posts to see if there were any comments, and there was this thing that there were two posts with one extra comment. I'd not paid attention before, but now that I was looking for it, I saw it.
One from "the old gang" and I'm not certain it was all of the people I meant by that but it's certain to have been at least one, and then one from old acquaintance Loriel whom had a bucket of Unseelie bitch Ellie in November. How peculiar.
Yeah, if that's who you meant, we did end up together. It's a strange thing but I doubt it could have ended any other way. I'm still dead sure, despite all the bumpyness lately, that we'll most probably end up like this for the rest of life, too.
There's this thing with me, I never forget people who made some kind of impression. Sometimes the memory I have isn't really representative, but as long as I remember them, it's not as important whether they remember me. I can wake up and wonder where this or that person is now, and hope that their lives are good. With one notable exception, whom I hope to be able to forgive and forget some day, because hating and loathing and detesting is such a waste of time and energy. And I had it coming, some of it. Not a lot of the shit he dished out, but what went before.
In a way I can't even wish my neighbour downstairs ill. I hate it how he disturbs us, but I wouldn't want anyone wishing me ill, so I try not to wish them ill. I just hope they get what they deserve, be it good or bad.
So many people I remember. Where are you now? Kim? ScarletApricot? Sara? Kjartan? Philosopher-guy? Chiharu? Sensee? Lady with the hair? Old friends, old acquaintances, people I met who didn't really meet me. Funny.
I dream of some of them sometimes. But some of them, has just fallen away. I don't lament most of them, but every now and then I wish I knew everything was all right.
Less hating, more being nice. It feels so good that the dark half of the year is almost over. Damn, maybe I'm a Fiona anyway.
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After a strange half-year in Japan - which is where and why this blog started - this elf now flits back and forth, both inside of her head and in the world. For the amusement and knowledge of others, it continues. The world is a strange place. Lest autumn come, wake me up!
About the pointy-ear
- Elenaria Cúthalion ni Aesin
- Writing mainly for those that are not directly connected to my life. Trying to stay free without breaking important bonds. Will do close to anything for a chance to travel, and never ever quits dreaming.
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The Way of Walking Alone
・Do not turn your back on the various Ways of this world.
・Do not scheme for physical pleasure.
・Do not intend to rely on anything.
・Consider yourself lightly, consider the world deeply.
・Do not ever think in acquisitive terms.
・Do not regret things about your own personal life.
・Do not envy another's good or evil.
・Do not lament parting on any road whatsoever.
・Do not complain or feel bitterly about yourself or others.
・Have no heart for approaching the path of love.
・Do not have preferences.
・Do not harbour hopes for your own personal life.
・Do not have a liking for delicious food for yourself.
・Do not carry antiques handed down from generation to generation.
・Do not fast so that it affects you physically.
・While it's different with military equipment, do not be fond of material things.
・While on the Way, do not begrudge death.
・Do not be intent on possessing valuables or a fief in old age.
・Respect the gods and the Buddhas, but do not depend on them.
・Though you give up your life, do not give up your honour.
・Never depart from the Way of the martial arts.
Miyamoto Musashi, Second Day of the Fifth Month, Second Year of Shoho [1645]
1. Think without any dishonesty.
2. Forge yourself in the Way.
3. Touch upon all of the arts.
4. Know the Ways of all occupations.
5. Know the advantages and disadvantages of everything.
6. Develop a discerning eye in all matters.
7. Understand things that cannot be seen by the eye.
8. Pay attention to even small things.
9. Do not involve yourself with the impractical.
Miyamoto Musashi, "For those who would study my martial art, there are rules for putting it into practice..."
2 comments:
Funny you should mention me. I actually do come here and read from time to time. I don't read everything. Sometimes it's just too... well, ranting. No harm in that of course, but the topics have no relevance to me.
I am quite fine. I know I can say that you understand my situation when I say me and my fiancée (yup!) are something like 15000 km apart and won't see each other for another four months. It's a bitch, but knowing what sweetness will come makes it rather easy to put up with.
Oh, and if you wanna see some more AIU faces, there's this site called Facebook to which I can invite you. People like Kensuke and Hiroshi are there, as well as Genny and of course me and Burmaa.
I met Tamm the other day too, at GothCon. She actually comes to our house occasionally to play Mah Jong and other games.
I'd be surprised if there is anyone, anywhere, that has the positive energy enought to read through it all! But the worst ranting and whining I avoid nowadays. Working on getting more positive, you see.
Oh, yes, that IS a bitch. Go you for still going strong! And congratulations, too :3
Here's to hoping your life is good and will become steadily better - cheers!
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