It is Dec. 30th here today in Tokyo. I am sitting at home peacefully on a beautiful sunny afternoon.
I just had three wonderful days off work and I saw some old friends. We had great conversations and some good times.
Then I realized that this is what life is all about. It is about spending more time with people you love and doing the things you love.
I am very fortunate to have had a wonderful year. I thank my partner for her support and her love. In fact, I think I'll write her a letter later today before she comes home from work and make her a special meal.
I also realized that I haven't given much thoughts to charity. I've been saving and I've managed my money quite well this year, but I didn't give anything back in return.
So I've decided to give away $5 a month for the entire year of 2007.
$5? Maybe some people will laugh at the small amount of contribution I've decided to make, but....it adds up. It would be $60 by the end of the year.
This still may not sound like much, but at least I am trying. I also want to increase that amount next year in 2008.
My plan? I'll drop it into a box when nobody's looking. And I will do so around Tokyo each month. From disabled charity funds to rain forests, etc. I vow to help and take no credits.
Since this entire blog of mine is anonymous anyway, I thought I make an entry more for myself as a self-binding contract.
Having saving and giving!
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