A lesson to be learned… Friday, Feb 22 2008

Today, February 22 isn’t the best day in the world for me. I share this story because I learned something very great from it. Two years ago, my first dog I’ve ever had been run over and was killed. I know some may think it’s silly to have such a love for my dog, but I did…and it’s one that no one outside my family will ever understand. He was there for me as I was growing up in a rough household. He was my only friend really, sad to some, but true. He listened to me when I wanted to get away from the yelling. He comforted me the most. And it’s so sad because I took advantage of him. I didn’t treat him like I should have. I never took him anywhere, I never played with him as much as I should of as I got older. And then I remember as the house was being redone two years ago we had to keep him in the garage at my Grandma’s house…and I was so stupid and too concerned to go home and go Chat on AIM, so when they asked if I wanted to say Hi to my dog I brushed it off and said I’ll see him next time because it’s too much of hassle to go inside the garage and go see him. But there was no next time…because a few days later he ran out and some idiot killed him. And that’s that. I feel so guilty because he was always there for me and I was too lazy to go in there to be there for him.

 So, today I’ve been thinking about it all day and put this idea towards my relationship now. I’ve realized that lately I just fail to realize what I have. I fail to realize that I have the best boyfriend in the world, and no I’m not saying that because every other girl in the world thinks that of her boyfriend. But if you really knew him, you would yell at me and say “What the hell are you thinking? Don’t you realize what you have?” I mean yes, I do realize it. I appreciate him like crazy but there are just some times when I forget and just brush it off. But this is what I have to say about love and losing.

When you have something so dear to you, do not let it go…ever. Do not be stupid and think it will always be there because you never know when it will be taken away from you. Love as if there is no tomorrow, love as if you knew it was the last time seeing them, kiss them as if it were the last kiss, hug as if you can never let go. Enjoy every moment. No matter how much you hate doing whatever it is–remember it is with the person or thing you love and you should enjoy anything, ANYTHING you do with them. Enjoy the simplicities in life. Enjoy the little walks you take. Enjoy the moments of just laying in bed on a Sunday Morning. Enjoy the cup of tea you share. Enjoy the simple hug and hello when coming home from work. And if you have an animal that you love, treat it well. Play with them and give them the kind of love you want. Don’t ever be to lazy to see them.

It’s so hard for people to do this because no one ever enjoys the simple things in life–they always expect too much. They expect their lover to do extraordinary things every day but it’s impossible and that is why so many of us are disappointed in them. Because we have unreasonable expectations and when they fail to reach them we are disappointed. But if people just put these expectations aside then maybe there wouldn’t be so many couples breaking up. Everyone has imperfections in the world, and love is when you understand these imperfections and think beyond them. If you truly love, you will work through obstacles of all types…you will do the impossible.

That’s all.

dedicated to my puppy:

Ranger 1997-2006 RIP

 and to my wonderful boyfriend, who I am so in love with….

My Knight….I love you.

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Prada went Chinese? Wednesday, Feb 20 2008

Read the story:

PRATO, ITALY — The “Made in Italy” label conjures images of little old men and women in aprons and spectacles, stooped over wooden tables, cutting leather and sewing by hand in workshops that dot the hills of Tuscany.

It certainly doesn’t make you picture Chinese immigrants toiling long hours in ramshackle, poorly illuminated sheds, and then sleeping in small rooms behind thin plywood right there in the factories.

These days, the coveted “Made in Italy” label on those Prada bags and Gucci shoes, which can quadruple a price, may not mean what it used to.

Thousands of Tuscan factories that produce the region’s fabled leather goods are now operated and staffed by Chinese. Though located in one of Italy’s most picturesque and tourist-frequented regions, many of the factories are nothing more than sweatshops with deplorable conditions and virtually indentured workers.

Chinese laborers have become such an integral cog in the high-fashion wheel that large Chinatowns have sprung up here and in Florence. Signs in Chinese, Italian and sometimes English advertise prontomoda (ready-to-wear). At the main public hospital in Prato, the maternity ward on a recent morning was a cacophony of 40 squalling babies, 15 of them Chinese. “Mi chiamo Zhong Ti,” one of the crib tags said — “My name is Zhong Ti.”

In Prato, Tuscany’s historic and industrious textile center 10 miles northwest of Florence, Chinese who are legal residents make up about 12% of the population (and probably close to 25% when illegal Chinese are counted, police say).

For the big-name clothing labels, Chinese-staffed workshops provide an important way of keeping costs down by supplying cheaply and quickly made purses, shoes and other products. It helps the fashion houses compete and, many argue, it’s better than the alternative: moving all production offshore.

But for legions of Italian craftsmen and -women who try to maintain painstaking but costly old-style practices, the cheaper Chinese labor is deadly.

Cont’d — http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-madeinitaly20feb20,0,7852016.story

My Response:

This article mainly talks about how the “Made in Italy” label on fashion items, such as purses and shoes, is often not true. While the items may often be made in Italy, they are not often made by the Italian people in the traditional Italian way, but are made by legal or illegal Chinese immigrants. I picked this article because I am very big on the fashion industry. I know about the types of brands that are made in Italy and found it very disappointing that they are not indeed made with Italian quality anymore. As a buyer of these items, I find myself cheated.

            Besides the obvious reasons of feeling cheated, I enjoy how the writer conveyed his points. He explained how in the small Italian city of Prato, about twenty-five percent of the population is made up of legal and illegal Chinese immigrants. Italian companies use these people for cheap labor to produce their products. However, the author brings up the point of it being fair to consumers who buy these products, not knowing that the thousands of dollars they pay for a supposedly Italian made item actually cost these companies thirty American dollars to produce.

            While it may be better for the business to use this process of cheap labor, I believe in the end, if people start to find out that their items are being made by illegal people that they will discontinue their buying of these products, which in turn will leave the companies without business. Italian businesses need to realize that they are cheating their consumers and should put an end to this labor. I believe that Italian products should be made by the Italian people and Chinese products should be made by the Chinese people and that’s that!

 

           

 

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A Fairy Tale life… Wednesday, Feb 20 2008

Ok. First post.

Why does everyone wish for the fairy tale love life? Well, probably because everyone hopes to have the perfect relationship where everything works out. And it’s sad because America has turned into this place where perfect relationships don’t exist or are very rare to exist. Why? Why has it turned into this? Did people lose their faith in love? Or is it just societies rules to not stay with the same person anymore because it’s not fair to just be with one person and sacrifice never knowing who else is out there?

I beg to differ though. I don’t believe in societies rules. I still believe in that fairy tale love. Why shouldn’t I? I’m in love with a Knight…Ok he’s not a medieval knight, but he is indeed a Knight –last name. And he is just like he came out of a fairy tale…one that I’ve been waiting for my entire life. I feel so fortunate to have him, really. He is the best thing in the world to me and this is why I am a princess. Not because I am some spoiled girl who wants everything in the world and gets everything in the world, but because I am his princess and he’s my protector. Nice isn’t it? I know most wouldn’t believe it, but those who do are amazed. I am still amazed after a year that he is mine.

 What could a woman ask for really? He is everything and more. I am lucky. And to those who do not have love, I do wish you luck in finding your Knight. *Do not take mine or I will kill you. hehe:)

But besides that, a little more about me. I enjoy fine things. I love expensive things, but find the simple things in life to also be amazingly satisfying. Even though I am not incredibly rich and can afford all of the beautifully crafted designer clothes I’d like, I still find enough to purchase some fine things in the material word and give them my own sense of style.

I am, you could say, a  fashionista. I love beauty. I love clothes. Most importantly my obsession is Make-Up. Especially…MAC. Give me a brush and colors and I will create a masterpiece on your face. It’s sad because no one has noticed my talent besides those around me….But someday I do hope to become a professional Make-up artist and design my own line.

Another thing I aspire to do is become a model. Even though I am not 6 feet tall, I do wish I could walk that runway. I wish I could show off my body in beautiful clothes and have fun with it. I also want to be on America’s Next Top Model….but like that ever is going to happen.

 In reality…I am a nobody. No one will notice me unless I put myself out there and hopefully this blog will catch some attention. Maybe catch the eye of the right person. Or Maybe it won’t and I will continue living the Fairy Tale life I consider…

 Princess out.
 xoxo

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Hello world! Wednesday, Feb 20 2008

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