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  I kept of thinking what cute graphics or sweet messages I could give you today. But I couldn't think of any. I hope a simple Good Morning and kiss that comes from my heart will make you smile.
  It really hurts to fall in love with your friend. You keep on hiding on your feelings. Avoiding so much but still you cry. Your heart full of fear. Fear of losing a friend and a love you never had.

Obon

Obon is an annual Buddhist event for commemorating one's ancestor. It is believed that each year during Obon, the ancestor's spirits return to this world in order to visit their relatives. Traditionally, lanterns are hang in front of houses to guide the ancestors' spirits, Obon dances (bon dori) are performed, graves are visited and food offerings are made at house altars and temples. At the end of Obon, floating lanterns are put into rivers, lakes and seas in order to guide the spirits back into their world. The customs folled vary strongly from region to region. Obon is celebrated from the 13th to the 15th day of the 7th month of the year, which is July according to the solar calendar. However, since the 7th month of the year roughly coincides with August rather than July according to the formerly used Lunar Calendar, Obon is still celebrated in mid August in many regions of Japan, while it is celebrated in mid July in other regions. The Obon week in mid Au...
  Love is the greatest feeling in the world. But it hurts when it goes away. The feeling of being in love is beyond awesome, it's an indescribable feeling that you never want to lose. Unfortunately loving someone means you may have to lose them eventually.
  I love you not only for what you are. But for what I am when I am with you . I hope you will always remember that.