How many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
How many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
How many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died?
So I'm thinking about becoming Buddhist.
Though I don't consider Buddhism a religion, more of just a lifestyle or philosophy. Like Confucianism or Taoism [which is amazing, too]. Because you don't have any real viewpoint on dieties [if you're Theravada, that is].
Because suddenly I realize Buddhism makes so much sense.
Of course selfish desire causes sorrow.
and doing the following [The Eightfold Path] could only be enlightening:
-Know the truth.
-Say nothing to hurt others.
-Practice meditation.
-Control your thoughts.
-Resist evil.
-Free your mind of evil.
-Work for the good of others.
-Respect life.
*bolded=need to work on
I went to the mall the other day to buy a shirt with food on it [for matching day with my bffs], and I was trying to resist selfish desire. I ended up only buying this shirt [which had a purpose], a book [reading isn't selfish, right? xD], and a gift for Anna :]
So many nice things I saw, but I limited myself. I stopped my excessive wanting. Though I DID fall in love with these two jackets from Urban Outfitters and from Delia's.
Oh and I saw this that I wished I could've gotten Vincent, but unfortunately it obviously wouldn't fit him xD
But it's such a cute shirt!
Anyway!
Enough of my fashion ranting.
School's not too bad so far. Pretty busy, but not too stressed. Some days, yes.
With AP World History and PreAP English. Practicing the VSA dance. Working on my French project. Volunteering for community service. Staying after to help Mr. Watson on the mural. Catching up or remaking work. And reviews.
Plus time for fun, of course? I don't know what we're doing for homecoming. But I'm probably going to all the home football games [have so far] and there's musical nights and other stuff.
And I don't even play an instrument/sport -_-
But I think I'm doing swim with Leah & Cristian in the winter! :D
So now I'm off to study for an AP WH test tomorrow, until 9 when I can watch the new Project Runway<3
I'm in a really good mood lately [or at least at the moment], though it may not seem like it.
The Calvin Lin Trend:
Each time someone tells me to be more hyper or happy, to have more fun, that I seem/look too tired or sad, I feel like crying.
I don't mean to. I'm trying not to be the way I am in front of people. I break down and freak out and everything inside decides to leave me for a while. My heart hurts and my mind feels like it's swelling and my throat aches.
Bruises - Chairlift
^ from the new iPod nano commercial? Take a listen if you don't know it :D
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7 comments:
HAHAHAHAHA
OMG.
NUUUUU.
WHY MUST IT BE A GIRL SHIRT.
>:|
BUT HEY.
Do you think that if you got the largest size that I could fit it................
XD
AHH.
hahaha
how nice though :D
LOL.
YOU KNOW WHAT.
i actually tried on the x-large just to see if maybe it'd fit!
BUT IT REALLY WASN'T BIG AT ALL.
it still looked only barely a little baggy on me xD
so i don't think so D:
how sad, haha.
I DO THE EIGHTFOLD PATH WITH YOU~
`cause i'm trying (somewhat) to improve in those categories too.
:D
& the thingy from urban outfitters is nicee.
AND YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE.
i think vincent could fit the x-large (or even smaller) if he's up to wearing a tighter shirt then he usually wears.
cause he fits mah teeny jackets.
somehow.
SO THEN--
That would contribute to his cross-dressing! :D
yayy~
heh, i've dabbled. Meditation is actually really revitalizing. :D
and i'd totally help you if you needed it.
With anything :]]
hey i'm buddhist :)
haha i lovee your gift!
thanks<3
ohyea and dont forget monday - fun meeting :D
I'm Buddhist as well. I'm guessing you know that since we've been like friends for 2 years? Wow, that's a long time actually. I usually lose friends after a year.
And the mall....I always go, looking at shoes and obviously wanting them. I usually go, window shop, take pictures of things I want with my phone, then go home.
At least you don't have AP History and PreAp English homework on the same night! It kills me. Come to think of it, I was originally on my computer to write that damn DBQ essay...haven't really started yet. Home football games? I know I'm planning to go to all of them. OH and for sports, I thought you were going to be manager for my basketball team! Well its up to you, I don't want to pressure you to do anything you don't want.
Well I better start on that DBQ essay. Buh bye :]
-MELIssa
HEY, I WOULD JOIN SWIM TOO!
because I want to learn how to swim xD
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