Saturday, June 20, 2009

Chapter 3 - The Start of Distress II

Friends of The Disabled


'Tanpopo no Kai' (The Dandelion Association) is a group of disabled people who got together somehow or other. They took me to a coffee shop called Baroque which has a harpsichord. When I said, "I'd like to come here again when it's being played," Yamaguchi-san smiled.

I dropped by Jun's house. She's deaf, but she actively communicates through sign language. Her facial expressions are very cute. I've learned a little sign language. I want to become better at it and become a close friend. Jun's mother gives an impression very similar to Mom's.

What I've Learned from My Friends
1. If I remain timid, thinking I'm disabled, I'll never be able to change myself!
2. Rather than seeking after what you've lost, improve what you've been left with.
3. Don't think you're smart or you'll only feel miserable.

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  1. What I've Learned from My Friends
    1. If I remain timid, thinking I'm disabled, I'll never be able to change myself!
    2. Rather than seeking after what you've lost, improve what you've been left with.
    3. Don't think you're smart or you'll only feel miserable.
    >>good thing to read these

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  2. I didn't really understand the third point :/

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    1. How I interpreted that third point was that thinking that you are smart might make you feel even worse because things won't always be going how you want it to. Like she is mentally there but physically she will not be able to accomplish some things so maybe it is better to not think that way?

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