20240311 A fabulous friendship multiplies the good in life

Friendship is like a precious flower 

Ready to bloom every hour

It may stop growing

or keep on flowing

But you will still have it forever

Making a million friends is not a miracle. The miracle is to make a friend who will stand by you when millions are against you.

A fabulous friendship multiplies  the good in life 

Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain...

It's not something you learn in school

But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship;

you really haven't learned anything

20240322 Huge thanks for your lovely Spring gifts! Kimiko

  Kimiko San,

おはいよございます!  I just received the parcel packaging from you.

Huge thanks for your lovely Spring gifts!

Love the Sakura collections-Sakura Hoji Tea & Maple Cookie & Gauze Towel, Flowered Tea & purse.... Those Sakusa seasons collections make my day; thanks so much for your thoughtfulness and kindness in sending such amazing gifts that inspired my life in springtime! 

Love the poem and like to share it with you.

You are like a flower, always there to uplift my heart and make my life a little more meaningful! 

Friends are like flowers, they make life's journey a little sweeter." "Friends are like flowers, they bloom when we need them most." "A friend is like a flower, always there to brighten our day and make life a little more beautiful." "Friends are like flowers, they bring warmth and light to our darkest days."

20240303 Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace

 Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.

-Dalai Lama 

Remember, most of your stress comes from the

way you respond, not the way life is.  Adjust your 

attitude and all the extra stress is gone.

You can't change how people treat you or what they say about you.  All you can do is change how you react to it.

Don't sacrifice your time for people who wouldn't do the same for you.

20240229 Time is free, but it's priceless

 Time is free, but it's priceless

You can't own it,

but you can use it.

You can't keep it,

but you can spend it.

Once you've lost it you can never get it back

20240130 Be thankful for what you have

 

1/30/2024

If you watch too much social media; you will feel frustrated.  You see one of your friends always travels a lot and enjoys gourmet food; one of your friends always has afternoon tea with friends.

 You will envy them that they have a fruitful life. 

 Try to concentrate on what you have, and be thankful for what you have; you will have a mindful and happy life. 

Two years ago, my beloved Daddy passed away.  I always dreamed of Daddy in my dreams.  He walked toward me with a smile.  He always took care of me and my family even when we had a quarrel with different opinion.  He looked like an angel; always protecting and taking care of us.

Miss you so much, Daddy!

 “Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.”

—Oprah Winfrey  

20231227 gratitude

 

20231227 gratitude 

It was gratitude that God sent me an amazing gift -the friendship of Sunny who is always with a smile on her beautiful face. She is just like the sunshine; always lifts my heart. 

Sunny shared many guavas, cabbages, and plants today; so thankful and grateful!

20231224 GRATEFUL ON XMAS

 

I stand before you today with a mixture of

 emotions—sadness for the recent loss of a

 beloved friend and gratitude for the three

 decades of cherished memories we shared. 

My godmother, Lee Trevor; not only lifted 

my life but 

became a beacon of warmth, love, and wisdom. 

RIP Lee, your smile and love will forever etched in my heart!

Honor a beloved friend who passed away at end Oct. 2023