Trust

Yoshio: Everyone has a past and a present. In order to understand that, people have to talk face to face and let their feelings crash into each other.
Chisato: Crash into each other, huh?
Yoshio: Even families can't understand things unless they're put into words. It's even more important if you're not blood-related.
Chisato: But facing another person means that you might hurt each other, or end up hating each other.
Yoshio: No, I think... pretending you understand someone else and not saying anything is a lot worse
Yoshio writes on the ground with a twig ィ(people) 言 (say things)
Yoshio: And that's what makes "trust".

2/7/09

Today was dinner with Elizabeth, Brian and Kiat. At first thought Elizabeth heard something about what Brian said during family camp which led to her organizing dinner today. Turns out that she did after all, but everyone was very open with the whole thing and even if there were things we didn't see eye to eye about, we were able to accept it at the very least. One thing I really hate it to disappoint people, and to see someone's efforts go to waste. Many times I take it for granted that things are the way they are just like that, oblivious to the obvious fact that it takes the effort and heart of many people to get it going. Then, it's equally painful to see that person put in effort and getting all disappointed at the end. There's no such thing as someone who runs on angel's dust and God's love solely, even the most perfect among us has trying times.

Our views on cell were pretty similar, except that she has responsibilities which she assumed toward the cell and its members and a hope for them to change. On the other hand, we just let things be, do not want to get our hands dirty and are pretty nonchalant about the whole cell group.

Almost wanted to skip the dinner because when I was at Brian's shop my chest felt like it was giving way. Probably due to yesterday's ride. Stronger before faster and further I guess!