April 12, 2003
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To Live For
Well there’s always that weird saying that goes like “it’s to Die For”… but I always found that kind of ironic because if it’s something to die for then you couldn’t get it because you’d have already died… I thought a better saying would be something that goes like “it’s to Live For” because many people don’t see a clear and definite point in living because it’s only taken up by lives of school, work, food, and sleep. Now if there was something really worth getting, I would assume that you would wait however long it takes or take whatever comes your way to get IT. That’s where my saying of “to live for” comes from which I think makes much more sense than something “to die for”. Hindus (at least, I think it is them…) believe that by living, one was suffering but striving for something greater. In the same sense, you wouldn’t want to die for something really great, but rather I’d think that you would keep on living for it; just like in the movie Titanic, “Rose, promise me you will live. Promise me you will live to grow to become an old lady…” something like that. In some cases, it may be different such a martyrdom or things of such, but that is not the usual case for the time being… I don’t think you see very many people out on the streets being persecuted for something. Well, just thought I should share that with you.
Now relating to that saying… what is there to LIVE for with so much school work and stuff? I mean, in the end we all die don’t we? In a sadistic way, yes. But I tell you, dear reader, that there is at least one if not more, thing to live for and that is… change….
Please, dont mind me. My life has been changing a bit. For good, I guess. My room mate is getting married next year, and she is moving to Rio. I have decided to move as well. I live in a very good part of the city, but an expensive one too. I have decided I´ll move closer to the school I work for. I have realised just my mom keeps me in the neighborhood I live in. Even though I´m only able to see her on weekends….It´ll be good to have lunch there on Sundays after going to church…
The idea of moving and living 100% by myself excites me. I´ll be the owner of my remote control and my mouse
… Not that sharing them bothers me, but that will be a brand new experience! So far, most of the things I do, is somewhere near my work. My gym, violin class, writing and Literature course, church, dance class, and friends Living there will be also a money and time saver. I spend much money and time in my daily rides… And I´m quite fed up with the subway… Anyway, i´m happy. And excited about the changes and the movement around. I´m a wee much more inspired now. And the reason for that, is mostly because I have even found where to stay. I´ll see the apartment on Tuesday morning… hhmmm…home….
Food For Thought: When you think about today, what sticks to your mind most? What significance did it have on you today? What will it have tomorrow?
If you had to write one thing on your hand that was going to last you the rest of your lifetime, like a tattoo, what would it be? Why? What importance does it have?
Comments (13)
Oh yes… you should live for something rather than die for it…
About a tatoo… no way… I don’t want one… I like myself just the way I am… though, people do leave marks on me in my heart… nowhere else 
Well…when you say…”wow that’s great , its worth living for” , it conjures up images that life is a sort of punishment, or as one of my friends keeps lamenting “life is a bitch”…I say Life itself is worth living for, Life amidst work, and other routinous innane stuff is bout enjoying the small moments – Watching children play, to enjoying food
, to enjoying glorious sunsets…and all that 
Hey congrats…on the change…I love changes too, Infact they are the movtivating force of my life, but there’s a uncertain change waiting for me…and I am a lil’ scared rite now.
I have in fact been planning to get a tattoo for quite some time…I think, Rite now…I’d like it to be a Scorpion (One image I am sure , i would not get bored of)
Love.
Love.
Love.
Amazing that mankind hates change, but that’s the natural way of life, changing. And the thing men hates the most, is the thing that keeps us alive because if you’re unable to change and adapt, then you won’t be able to survive.
What sticks to my mind today was going to the beach and help my grandpa grab sand to take home under heavy rain. It was rewarding in a sense, peaceful in another. Tomorrow may not mean a thing anymore.
And if i had to get a tatoo… i’m not sure what it would look like, maybe something written in a non “abc” words that represented peace or balance. Because that’s what’s most important to me. Balance and inner peace.
take care
To live for…that’s a wonderful saying! I think people need to live for life. For the simpler pleasures like the beauty of a flower, a baby’s laugh, hearing your favorite song on the radio two times in a row, making eye contact with a beautiful stranger….awww now I’m all happy! hehe.
What sticks in my mind for today was when I was siting in my room and the window was wide open and I could feel the breeze from outside. I felt so peaceful and calm. It’s so beautiful outside.
hmm, nice commentary. i guess it’s like the iraqis have to ‘die for freedom’ while the americans ‘live for freedom’
regards,
ubaid
Living alone can be wonderful…after being in a relationship for 16 years (with 3 kids)…moving out on my own was scarey…especially as the kids moved out – one by one…but I’ve lived completely alone now for 4 years and it’s wonderful…I do what I want, when I want and how I want to do it…and sometimes, I do it NAKED…LOL…and I would write on my hand the names of my 3 children: Eric, Casey and Brian…
adorei os links… principamente o com fotos de sp… as vezes só assim pra gente enxergar partes mais legais da cidade.
beijos
weekends are something i live for … best part it of the week .. but well once in a while the week gets so screwy that i’d rather die for a weekend if you know what i mean. best of luck on your move … i am sure you will settle down and have fun in the place soon.
It is said that the native American warrior Crazy Horse used to wake every morning and celebrate life by proclaiming: “Hoka hey! Today is a good day to die.” The significance, in my mind, being that if it’s a good day to die, it must be even a better day to live.
Great blog entry. This is so true – “to live for” is a much better substitution.
Give my life for it does really mean thatthey want to die, they want to say they give their live for it, that is the highest thing we have, it is everything.
yesterday I saw the film “Dancing in the dark” The mother gives her live to help his sun have good eyes( he is going blind).
Was a great example for what ” die for ” means.
I’m sure you are doing a very good thing to move and go live for youseld 100%.
Wish you a very lucky new place.
Carlo