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elena23

About Me

Currently I'm on a path of determination and positive causes. I believe in cause and effect. -KARMA IS REAL-. I believe that "every" person has the potential to reach a greater state in their lives **enlightenment**. I believe that all living things feel, and our environment IS a reflection of ourselves......Trust is definitely something that is hard to gain....and give. Life is ever changing, and waits for no one. I believe eveyone needs at least one hug a day...but more hugs are definitely welcomed. These beliefs will never change, but new ones will be discovered. I love being around my family and friends, without them, my life would be incomplete. Animals are AWESOME, plain and simple. I am inspired by people who make a positive difference in this world, even if it seems small, it is not insignificant. I am passionate about what I say and what I do, and have a great need to be heard. I always expect more from myself and others. My sarcastic sense of humor and blunt nature at times have given the wrong impression....but the gift of humor isn't shared by all....and not everyone likes to hear the truth. It's surprising how much a GOOD laugh, and a simple smile can do. I am a sensative person, and at times too generous to others, which in the past I've felt was a weakness, but now realize it's what makes me human. I'm a bit of a selfish person, but I blame that on being raised an only child. I tend to run on little sleep, but hope to change that very soon. It's amazing to me how unaware many people are of how their actions affect others. Compassion doesn't come by easy for many....as well as common sense. Family is a different definition for everyone. My family is made up of many people, and with whom many aren't blood-related, but spiritually related...There is so much in me that I have yet to discover, and so many uncertainties and challenges along the way, but I do know my life is what I make of it....

My Interests

My Buddhist practice, being apart of positive global change, Family & Friends (they're one in the same as far as I'm concerned), Travel, Art & Cinema, Animals, making people laugh, having a good laugh, getting as many hugs as possible, eating pop-tarts, snuggling with my honey, LOVE, sleeping-in, FASHION (love handbags), vintage shopping, a beautiful environment, teaching to think outside the box, kindness, consideration, respect, continued gain of knowledge...

I'd like to meet:

I definitely have a wish list, but for now it would just be great to connect with people I've lost touch with, and to meet some new folks who have something interesting and thought-provoking to share....

Music:

I love all kinds of music, thanks to some pretty special people in my life I've been exposed to a lot of different styles of music and artists. If the music can touch my soul and express how I'm feeling at that moment and time, make me move, that it's so powerful it cannot be expressed by words alone....it's a keeper..One of my favorite singers is Mariah Carey, yes I know she's kooky, but love this woman! No one has a voice like hers. Her songs got me through some tough times growing up.

Movies:



www.climatecrisis.net

Television:

October Road (love it!), Gossip Girl (my guilty pleasure!), Law & Order SVU, don't have extended cable anymore, but I will always love HGTV and Project Runway (miss you guys)!

Books:

Buddha in Your Mirror . Anything written by Daisaku Ikeda
part asian . 100% hapa

Heroes:

My Mother, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela

My Blog

New Website dedicated to President Ikeda

Great little website dedicated to SGI President Daisaku Ikeda.   www.daisakuikeda.org    
Posted by e on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:48:00 PST

Al Gores acceptance speech of the Nobel Peace Prize: Amazing speech, please read.

SPEECH BY AL GORE ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE DECEMBER 10, 2007 OSLO, NORWAY   Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Honorable members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Excellenci...
Posted by e on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:01:00 PST

Article on Herbie Hancock and his Buddhist Practice...enjoy!

This is a great little article with Herbie Hancock and him talking about his practice of Nichiren Buddhism. I hope you'll take the time to read it and get a little something from it. Inspiration can ...
Posted by e on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:55:00 PST

FREE THE WEST MEMPHIS THREE!!! PLEASE READ....your support is needed.

I cannot tell you how angry I am right now. I just got done watching "Paradise Lost" and " Paradise Lost 2: Revelations". These are two documentaries following the lives of three young men convic...
Posted by e on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:19:00 PST

Ashes and Snow...you have to check this out.

This is the most amazing and beautiful exhibit of photography.... you will not be disappointed. click the link below and enjoy: www.ashesandsnow.org...
Posted by e on Wed, 09 May 2007 10:01:00 PST

Determination......YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!

"When your determination changes, everything else begins to move in the direction you desire. The moment you resolve to be victorious, every nerve and fiber in your being immediately orient themselves...
Posted by e on Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:59:00 PST

Dear Stupid People! You need to read this, really you do!

Dear Stupid People- Please do this world a favor and NEVER speak again! If you do not have the knowledge or the education of a certain subject this means, "You have NO clue what you are tal...
Posted by e on Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:32:00 PST