E. Piphanie

He who knows nothing, loves nothing. He who can do nothing understands nothing. He who understands nothing is worthless. But he who understands also loves, notices, sees...The more knowledge is inherent in a thing, the greater the love...Anyone who imagines that all fruits ripen at the same time as the strawberries knows nothing about grapes. --Paracelsus

Friday, August 30, 2002

inspired.
orientation has changed new haven around. with the newly added mini colored lantern lamps, a totally "loud" bedskirt matching with my indigo comforter, shakespearian posters on my wall (his famous quotes of insults and humor), and the plagiarized dS touch yet to come....i have a really sweet room. i wish i could show all my friends back at home how each little corner has been inspired by him, by her....and of course, i cannot forget, that i received my first piece of mail today...the UCLA powell library postcard will be the first addition to that dS wall. my UCLA friend totally read my mind; i had intended to call out to my beloved friends to send me pictures or postcards to decorate this otherwise sterile place, puhlease?<--hint hint.

God has blessed me with a physically attractive, comfortable room as home. but most importantly, i have found myself completely lucky to be a part of a community that extends across the country and beyond, to be able to share with my friends and have them as my supportive left arm as much as my right. Emails from 2As, C, and K have been keeping me sane. Chats with D, P and J have been really encouraging. I'm lucky. Thank you.

I finally chatted with P. it has been a year since we last interacted. somehow, a bit of maturity gave me confidence and reassurance to say exactly what had been on my mind...to be able to forgive and look behind past mistakes and say, wow, how fortunate we can still be friends. the way he talks...still...he does hold that charm that can easily get me into trouble, but i also look back and say....thank you god for testing me again. i know i have grown. a heavy burden seems to have lifted off my shoulders; i instantly felt lighter and happier. it gave me closure for a past chapter, but seemed to offer a new beginning of hope...in many ways, pessimism could easily take over my spirit and my mind from certain past experiences, but somehow, idealism and optimism seem to always take front seats. *chuckle. how lucky i am to have Him watching over me. i know i've had several instances of tear-fest here in new haven already....but, to be loved is such a great feeling.

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