|
 I wish I could give you
something inspirational. But unfortunately I don't have anything but
depressing you.
Let me talk about myself a
little farther. Born into a small farm family, I had spent most of my
early life in a country side of Japan. Both of my parents had not have
much of education. I was a typical firm boy and never learned being a
street smart.
Time had passed. Now I live
by myself in Los Angeles, California. My family members and relatives are
all back in Japan. I am only here. So maybe some of you are going to ask
me like this. " If you have tough time for living in US, why don't you go
back in Japan."
That is the very fair
question indeed. To this, I will answer with heart beat, I like American
way of life very much. Being more specific to say, I like the freedom and
equality here in United States. They are alive and well and empower each
of individuals to become more in control of its own destiny. There is no
place like this and there is no county like this on earth.
Everybody is created equal
and no person is above or below the law. I strongly believe that. So take
a moment to think of Japan where I came from.
The freedom and equality for
the individual over there are very often ignored in the name of the public
interest or for the preservation of the social hierarchy, in which they
have an emperor, his family and relatives are on top of the social totem
pole and they are well fed on people's tax money. I was not happy
living over there. Not happy at all
.... Anyway, I live in
a different country by now and my future is still very much uncertain. But
even if my life ended flat broke, it would be OK to me.
Nothing can stop me appreciating every moment of my life experienced in
United States. That is my choice and my ultimate sacrifice.
Even under this terrible
ordeal, I have some good memories that nobody could take away from me. My
dead with being flat broke will be just another chapter of the
unsuccessful life story of my father and mother. My mother doesn't
need to suffer any longer, though. She is not here in this world. If
that is my fate, so be it. I hope you have a happy and full life.
Brian |