Jiraiya

"Jiraiya Sensei to Nagato:
Being hurt inevitably breeds hatred towards the offender.But when we hurt others, we have to deal with their hatred for us and our own feelings of guilt. But knowing what it feels like to be hurt is exactly why we try to be kind to others. That's what makes us human...

Nagato:
What do I have to do to be like that?

Jiraiya Sensei : Well ... you have to grow up ..."

It might be weird for me to say this. But Jiraiya is my sensei. He is a character from a story... yes. I have always wished for that one teacher who could guide me, who I could turn for advice when I am confused. Jiraiya is someone in whom I can see that teacher. And even though he is not real, whenever I am in despair, I think about one of his quotes or just put his photo as my background on my laptop and that gives me strength. Sensei is the best! :)

Josh Ritter

I thank Luke Joseph Bowers for introducing me to this brilliant artist. For those who do not know, Josh Ritter is a singer-songwriter. My friend Luke introduced me to one of his songs called Temptation of Adam. It is a beautiful song about two people being in love in a sheltered environment.

His music is so light... it makes your pupils dilate. It just sounds pretty. And then when you reads his lyrics, you find out what an artist this man is. The most beautiful lyrics about love, about the world war, about time, about falling in love with a mummy... about human emotions. His song writing is so freely flowing. He is as good of a poet as he is a musician. Love this guy.