Qualities not always the "Cool" appearence
Well it has been a crazy time since I wrote in my Blog back in November. So being the last day of the year, I would like to bring some reflections on why I am so lucky to receive the love of my girlfriend.
When I ask why she chose me I invariably get the answer, that what Tomo chose was the heart not the appearence. I was pretty shocked by that answer because I thought I was a pretty cool guy. How come I can't be one of those cool guys? But when I was reminded of where she came from, I begin to realize that I am an area of peace for her. Some 2 1/2 years ago, I really was wondering if I would ever find someone I could share my life with. But fortunately, God was faithful and brought Tomo into my life. Sometimes I wonder what I have given to her, because I have recieved so much from her. She has helped me become organized concious, fashion concious, and confident when I am downtrodden. When I see her in the environmnet in which she works, I begin to see how lucky I am. I have always said that Tomo is the type of girl you don't have to worry about introducing to parents. I have read many thank you letters that show how much appreciation they have towards Tomo. Her dedication to teaching others has touched others. I was touched to hear that Kelsey one of Tomo's student who is planning to move to London wanted to find a "Japanese" piano teacher. But what I thought was interesting was that Kelsey really didn't want a Japanese piano teacher, she wanted Tomo the piano teacher. Kelsey is just trying to find qualities of a great teacher in the Tomo's ethnicity (and she really isn't Japanese but of Taiwanese ancestry), but in reality she was looking for Tomo. In fact if or when she finds a Japanese piano teacher, Kelsey will realize that it is not what she is looking for and will now compare all piano teacher to the Tomo standard. Why does she do this? It is because Tomo is one of a kind. God made Tomo this way so that many would be touched by her talent and her life. I am humbled by God to allow me to find such a person.
Tomo always asks me if I chose her because she was "Japanese". After getting to know her and understanding more about her, I am confident to say that I chose Tomo because of "Tomo" not because she is "Japanese". Although I have to be honest that it was one of qualities of many that make me love her more. Others include, "perfect pitch" (she reminds me of this), "Taiwanese", "English", playing by ear, an amazing organizer, a faithful companion, always thinking of Jimmy first.... God has given me a wonderful example of a great person.
When I look at Jimmy 2 and 1/2 years ago and the Jimmy today, I see a bit of a change. It is my hope, desire and duty to take care of Tomo in the way that makes her feel that she is a princess. How can you not treat her that way? You look at her and you realize that she is a princess!
As we leave 2006, we can look forward to what 2007 brings which I know will be life chaning events for both of us! But with each other, it is an exciting journey with challenges and triumphs. as Tomo give me the cheer, "Ganbare Ganbare Jimmy" it is my turn to say "Ganbare Ganbare Tomo" yeh!
She chose quality over "cool" but this quality needs to be taken care of and not be taken for granted. Just as a new car that comes off a lot, it runs great for a while but if you don't maintain it, you can have problems in the future that could break it.
When I ask why she chose me I invariably get the answer, that what Tomo chose was the heart not the appearence. I was pretty shocked by that answer because I thought I was a pretty cool guy. How come I can't be one of those cool guys? But when I was reminded of where she came from, I begin to realize that I am an area of peace for her. Some 2 1/2 years ago, I really was wondering if I would ever find someone I could share my life with. But fortunately, God was faithful and brought Tomo into my life. Sometimes I wonder what I have given to her, because I have recieved so much from her. She has helped me become organized concious, fashion concious, and confident when I am downtrodden. When I see her in the environmnet in which she works, I begin to see how lucky I am. I have always said that Tomo is the type of girl you don't have to worry about introducing to parents. I have read many thank you letters that show how much appreciation they have towards Tomo. Her dedication to teaching others has touched others. I was touched to hear that Kelsey one of Tomo's student who is planning to move to London wanted to find a "Japanese" piano teacher. But what I thought was interesting was that Kelsey really didn't want a Japanese piano teacher, she wanted Tomo the piano teacher. Kelsey is just trying to find qualities of a great teacher in the Tomo's ethnicity (and she really isn't Japanese but of Taiwanese ancestry), but in reality she was looking for Tomo. In fact if or when she finds a Japanese piano teacher, Kelsey will realize that it is not what she is looking for and will now compare all piano teacher to the Tomo standard. Why does she do this? It is because Tomo is one of a kind. God made Tomo this way so that many would be touched by her talent and her life. I am humbled by God to allow me to find such a person.
Tomo always asks me if I chose her because she was "Japanese". After getting to know her and understanding more about her, I am confident to say that I chose Tomo because of "Tomo" not because she is "Japanese". Although I have to be honest that it was one of qualities of many that make me love her more. Others include, "perfect pitch" (she reminds me of this), "Taiwanese", "English", playing by ear, an amazing organizer, a faithful companion, always thinking of Jimmy first.... God has given me a wonderful example of a great person.
When I look at Jimmy 2 and 1/2 years ago and the Jimmy today, I see a bit of a change. It is my hope, desire and duty to take care of Tomo in the way that makes her feel that she is a princess. How can you not treat her that way? You look at her and you realize that she is a princess!
As we leave 2006, we can look forward to what 2007 brings which I know will be life chaning events for both of us! But with each other, it is an exciting journey with challenges and triumphs. as Tomo give me the cheer, "Ganbare Ganbare Jimmy" it is my turn to say "Ganbare Ganbare Tomo" yeh!
She chose quality over "cool" but this quality needs to be taken care of and not be taken for granted. Just as a new car that comes off a lot, it runs great for a while but if you don't maintain it, you can have problems in the future that could break it.
posted by Jimmy at 6:50 AM
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