Free Hugs campaign...

There's a man who had been living in London when his world turned upside down and he'd had to come home. By the time his plane landed back in Sydney, all he had left was a carry on bag full of clothes and a world of troubles. No one to welcome him back, no place to call home. He was a tourist in his hometown.

Standing there in the arrivals terminal, watching other passengers meeting their waiting friends and family, with open arms and smiling faces, hugging and laughing together, he wanted someone out there to be waiting for him. To be happy to see him. To smile at him. To hug him.

So he got some cardboard and a marker and made a sign. He found the busiest pedestrian intersection in the city and held that sign aloft, with the words "Free Hugs" on both sides.

And for 15 minutes, people just stared right through him. The first person who stopped, tapped him on the shoulder and told him how her dog had just died that morning. How that morning had been the one year anniversary of her only daughter dying in a car accident. How what she needed now, when she felt most alone in the world, was a hug. He got down on one knee, they put their arms around each other and when they parted, she was smiling.

Everyone has problems and for sure his haven't compared. But to see someone who was once frowning, smile even for a moment, is worth it every time.




Sometimes, a hug is all what we need. Free hugs is a real-life controversial story of Juan Mann. A man whose sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives. In this age of social disconnectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal.

The Free Hugs Campaign is an Internet-spread phenomenon that appears to have begun in June, 2004, and was widely publicized in 2006 by a music video on YouTube. The phenomenon involves individuals who offer hugs to strangers in public settings. The campaign is an example of a random act of kindness, a selfless act performed by a person for the sole reason of making others feel better. The original organizer has stated in interviews that the purpose is not to get names, phone numbers, or dates.

A video on YouTube was released on September 22, 2006, and by November 2007, had gained just over 20 million views. According to the video summary, it was recorded in Sydney. In the video, the main character who is giving out hugs, (identified as "Juan Mann", a pseudonym and a homonym of "one man"), walks through the Pitt Street Mall holding up a sign with the words FREE HUGS written on it. Music for the video is provided by Sick Puppies, an Australian band that Mann met a year earlier. Shimon Moore, the lead singer of the Sick Puppies who worked at the mall, shot the footage which he later compiled into a video for the song.

Initial distrust of Juan's motives eventually gave way to a gradual increase of people willing to be hugged, with other huggers (male and female) helping distribute them. After some time, security guards, then police told them they must stop, as Mann had not obtained public liability insurance worth $25 million for his actions. Mann and his companions used a petition to attempt to convince authorities that his campaign should be allowed to continue without the insurance. What we then witness is the true spirit of humanity come together in what can only be described as awe inspiring. His petition reached 10,000 signatures. He submitted it and was allowed to continue giving free hugs.

How fortunate we are...

English:


In fact, I'm fortunate. But I have never thought about it until now.

As a child, I lived my life through hardships. Parents got divorced after being born. Have not seen my father, even once. Poverty made my mother work for survival in other countries.

Being away from my own parents is a very difficult situation. No one would listen and no one would try to understand. That time, I really don’t know what it takes to be happy.

But I tried. Though I was happy, I wasn’t really comfortable and I couldn’t help being scared. I won’t be able to stay happy for long. It easily breaks after all. And even I, myself doesn’t understand it well. I had a mysterious feeling.

Now that I had grown up, got a vision of life, I finally understand the meaning of being happy, naturally. Yeah, like the small things in our normal existence. Like “Oh, the weather is so nice!” “The breeze feels so comfortable!” “Oh, that was beautiful!”.

If we could just see those simple things, if we could just feel the importance of those little things in our lives, I think I can say that we are fortunate!

With that, I know I’m living with happiness since the day I was born!



日本語：


実は僕幸せだった。でも、今まで全然考えたこともなかった。

子供の頃だいぶ苦労して生きてきた。生まれてから親が離婚。父も一度も見たことない。貧乏で母がほかの国で一か八か。

親と一緒に住めなくて、困難な状況。誰も聞いてくれない、誰も分かってくれない。あの頃の僕は幸せっていうことは何なのか、よく分からなかった。

でも、幸せになろうって頑張っていた。幸せなのに、居心地が悪くて、怖くて怖くて仕方がなかった。自分がずっと幸せでいれるはずがない、すぐに壊れるんだ、どうせ。そして、自分でもよく分からない。不思議な感じを抱いていた。

今大人になって、人生の先を読めて、やっと幸せの意味が自然と分かってきた。うん、そういうのさ、普通の暮らしの中の小さなこと。「いい天気だな～」とか、「風が気持ちいいね」とか「それがきれいだな～」とか。

そういうシンプルなものを見られれば、そういう小さなものの大切さを、感じていられれば、幸せなんだよって、僕は思うよな。

だから、生まれてから僕はずっと、幸せだと思うんだ！

Mom's overture...

You've got to watch this video! She's amazingly unbelievable!!! She really deserves a standing ovation!!!

However...

In your normal daily life, imagine if your mom does exactly the same things on her song 24/7... What are you gonna do???

In-love for the first time...

I think I just fell in-love...

I went to Tokyo for a business trip last week. As part of the trip, I went to the 40th Tokyo Motor Show to explore and check-out some new ideas and developments. With all the biggest motor company gathered, showcasing their new ideas and new car models, fanatics just got crazy! As usual, huge crowd and the area was packed!

And there she was... So attractive in black. The first time I saw her, I just can't take my eyes off. I wanted to feel her like I don't have another chance, like it was my last day here on earth. She's not the same slick sexy bitch that we use to see. She's rather wide but sporty with the beautiful curves on her body.

She's just so seductive with her arms wide open, literally inviting people to come to her. Of course, who's gonna resist the temptation with a gorgeous chick?! Everyone around her patiently waiting for their turn to take a picture with her. She's not mine yet, but I felt a little jealous when they came touching, feeling her smooth body.

But I played it cool. With that huge crowd, I know there is no chance for me to get close to her. So I just keep staring at her from a distance, trying to imagine what she've got in the inside. But the last thing I wanna know is her name... Coz if I could only get her name, I know there is a big chance for me to see her again.

And so I got it from her name plate...

Family Name: PORSCHE
First Name: CAYENNE
Middle Name: TURBO

Yes, you read it right!!! PORSCHE, CAYENNE TURBO - the embodiment of all Porsche values. I really fell in-love with her so badly that I wanted to have her as my own. I know it's hard. So I need to set my goal for the impossible to become possible. And so to Cayenne, I know it may take a long time, but I still believe in destiny.

Just for the record... For the first time in my life, I fell in-love with a car...

Nights in Tokyo...

You'll never gonna spend a boring night in Tokyo. As long as you're not afraid to explore and always ready for an adventure, for sure, you'll ganna have a memorable and splendid sojourn. Don't have any clue??? Well, read on and prepare for a satisfying journey!!!

If you don't have any idea where to stay, Ueno is highly recommended, where hotels are just a minute walk away from the train station. Besides being convenient, it's also of great significance in Japan history with a zoo, an old public park, a shrine, historical art museums, and of course, a nearby traditional wet and dry market. And so a walk around Ueno is just the beginning of a facinating experience.

If you're up for shopping, Harajuku should be your next destination. Or if you're a fashionist, try Shibuya -- Tokyo's center of fashion craze -- packed with people 24/7. However, if you're up for sight-seeing, a relaxing walk by the seaside at Odaiba is an option. But for people with a date, I highly recommend the beautiful illumination and ever so popular dating spot at Roppongi Hills.

Now, by this time, you may think that the night is over and probably ready to head home. Are you kiddin' me!? Hell no! Tokyo never sleeps! And the parties around Roppongi have just started! Whether you're alone or with someone, blending with people from different corners of the world is hassle-free. These people are gathered in every club of Roppongi just for one reason -- to party all night!

Clubs and bars in Roppongi are like paradise to me on a Saturday night. Anything can happen! Dirty dancing with someone, touching, slapping and squeezing someone's asses, deep kissing on the spot, or even a one night stand! All these are possible! All you have to do is do the talking and let the charm work! But for those coming with partners -- Beware! I ain't gonna recommend!

Just a simple advice -- You are partying with real party people. So don't try to seduce or get someone's attention by trying too hard. Be natural, be cool... And don't ever say "I like you" or "I'm fallin' for you" or "I wanna spend the rest of my fxckin' life with you." like you mean it. You'll never gonna get someone with that. Always remember, natural sense of humor always works!

But anyway, anyway, anyway... First things first – grab a drink! And when you're in there, it's all you!!! But let me tell you one thing for sure -- You'll probably gonna head home the next morning.