read lulu's facebook note abt life and love and time.
and it was very very sweet.
so here it is...


From: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

The Best Use of Life Is Love.
Often we act as if relationships are something to be squeezed into our schedule. We talk about finding time for people in our lives. That gives the impression that relationships are just a part of our lives along with many other tasks. But relationships are what life is all about.

Love leaves a legacy. How you treated other people, not your wealth or accomplishments, is the most enduring impact you can leave on earth.

In our final moments we all realize that relationships are what life is all about. Relations, not achievements or the acquisition of things, are what matters most in life. Wisdom is learning that truth sooner rather than later.

The Best Expression of Love Is Time.
The importance of things can be measured by how much time we are willing to invest in them. If you want to know a person’s priorities, just look at how they use their time.

Relationships take time and effort, and the best way to spell love it “T-I-M-E.”

The essence of love is not what we think or do or provide for others, but how much we give of ourselves. Men, in particular, often don’t understand this. Many have said to me, "I don't understand my wife and kids. I provide everything they need. What more could they want?" They want you! Your eyes, your ears, your time, your attention, your presence, your focus--your time. Nothing can take the place of that.

Love means giving up – yielding your preferences, comfort, goals, security, money, energy, or time for the benefit of someone else.

The Best Time to Love Is Now.
“Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it. Never tell your neighbor to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now.”

How will you explain those times when projects or things were more important to you than people? What do you need to cut out of your schedule to make that possible? What sacrifices do you need to make?

The best use of life is love. The best expression of love is time. The best time to love is now.
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wow. jst wow.

however, reading that jst justifies that my ways and thoughts abt my rship w keiboy is realistic.
though its not ideal
but its real. and that really matters.

no point giving up GOALS (Which btw, i disagree with the author on this one!) and jst having "love"
and then what?
living homeless or poor all your life?
you cant live off love. we all knw that by now.

its one thing working ard your goals when ure with sm1
but the point is- you get there eventually.
but to forgo them is jst sad!
and as much as i probably dont seem to fit into this author's interpretation of love and what we're meant to do,
i think ive made the matured, informed decisions about my life and my goals and my dreams.

i didnt and will never give them up for this thing called love.
cos if it was true blue love,
that person would never let you give up sth so dear to you.

and thats why i say,
the rship we have is real.
its sincere.
its heartfelt.
its deep and incomprehensible to sooo many who judge us.
but its real.
its innocence in being.
and i dont knw how else we could be more genuine with each other. (: