tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post6735807351245834120..comments2023-11-03T08:32:28.408-04:00Comments on Destination: Where the F is Ron!: Between Heaven and Earth: ReincarnationRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12751032134106967564noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-63502001588597766532009-04-01T22:09:00.000-04:002009-04-01T22:09:00.000-04:00Living with forgiveness is the only way to go on t...Living with forgiveness is the only way to go on to a happy life. You mother has a good attitude. You're lucky to have her :)TheChicGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781656678543589662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-71426198576135001212009-04-01T21:59:00.000-04:002009-04-01T21:59:00.000-04:00Ron, thank you for sharing your beautiful story. ...Ron, thank you for sharing your beautiful story. Having such tragedy in one's life makes you appreciate all the little things and how lucky you truly are. I'm glad you are proud of who you are. Never hide that. You are a very special person. Totally Awesome!TheChicGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781656678543589662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-59690917374724398342009-01-19T01:10:00.000-05:002009-01-19T01:10:00.000-05:00That was the most touching personal account by a C...That was the most touching personal account by a Cambodian I have read, and it reminds me once again why I am here. <BR/><BR/>"They never discriminated. I was taught to love, to cherish each other and to forgive. They never cared if that message came from Jesus, Buddha, or Allah. A far cry from the world they had left behind." If only everyone was brought up this way. You're parents are Diana Sawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446054467095216782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-57433130880279937132009-01-07T03:21:00.000-05:002009-01-07T03:21:00.000-05:00I like the quote from Rizal..I was also ashamed of...I like the quote from Rizal..<BR/><BR/>I was also ashamed of my past, my heritage, my minority of being a Filipino-American...<BR/><BR/>I found that the time I could not accept my past or where I came from were the times that I was most angry. Once you learn to accept your history, you can let go. It is such a relief and no more anger... I hope you've found that peace within yourself. It seems floretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220834824793299258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-58383653905452467462009-01-06T22:47:00.000-05:002009-01-06T22:47:00.000-05:00Ron, I honestly didn't know what was that, which w...Ron, I honestly didn't know what was that, which was why I asked! <BR/><BR/>I think it's because it is just not the culture here, snapping girls' bras. Over here, we are not allowed to touch girls, lest to say pull their bra straps! You don't do that in Cambodia, right? I think the most naughty thing guys here do to girls is to peek at them.<BR/><BR/><B><I>"See only, no touch!"</I></B><BR/><BR/>Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012611708258191149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-30207259276742779022009-01-06T19:57:00.000-05:002009-01-06T19:57:00.000-05:00This is absolutely beautiful. This is your truth -...This is absolutely beautiful. This is your truth - your family's truth. Your shared journey. I am so thankful and grateful to you for posting this. Isn't it amazing how once we learn and truly understand our history, it puts everything else in life into perspective? You no longer feel ashamed of who you are, and are instead proud (as you rightfully should be). That's beautiful. Out of pain comes Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887213841166460879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-67849262435690795282009-01-06T18:44:00.000-05:002009-01-06T18:44:00.000-05:00There is a famous (and sometimes utterly overused)...There is a famous (and sometimes utterly overused) quote from my country's national hero, Jose Rizal. It goes: <I>He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination. </I><BR/><BR/>I think there is a better Filipino-English translation than that but..You are a product of your past and that past has helped you determine what you want to do with your future.The Demigoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997751779430387407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-82211953328665552692009-01-06T10:09:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:09:00.000-05:00@Javier- thank you for the translation in your blo...@Javier- thank you for the translation in your blog. I too am lucky to have been on your site. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.<BR/><BR/>@Perspective--Yes, I totally agree with your statement. It would be a waste of a journey if this wouldn't be shared--to inspire others. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>@Love Crackhead--There are so many young people like you, including fellow Cambodians who Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751032134106967564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-91915450937226333112009-01-06T08:41:00.000-05:002009-01-06T08:41:00.000-05:00I have chills. Thank you for bravely and honestly...I have chills. Thank you for bravely and honestly sharing your story. Closure and self-acceptance are so important. What a gift to give yourself, but also such an act of selflessness to share it with all of us so we might learn and begin to understand. <BR/><BR/>On an unrelated note, thank you for all of your comments on my blog. I appreciate your encouragement with my photography, your Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431919411747685018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-26075472801386176812009-01-06T08:03:00.000-05:002009-01-06T08:03:00.000-05:00Your post is very relevant to the times we are liv...Your post is very relevant to the times we are living. There's of course no shame in being an immigrant or a minoriy, But history shows us that whenever economy's down(and it seems we are facing now a major global economic crisis), immigrants and minorities everywhere are the first to be blamed for the situation. This tendency could lead to bad deeds even in the most democratic and civilized DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-70523390403829770492009-01-06T07:36:00.000-05:002009-01-06T07:36:00.000-05:00WARNING: OFF TOPIC COMMENTATOR ;)"snapping girls b...<B>WARNING: OFF TOPIC COMMENTATOR ;)</B><BR/><BR/><I><B>"snapping girls bras"</B></I><BR/><BR/>Ron, sorry for asking but what does that mean? Does that mean taking pics of girls in bras or the snapping sound bra clips make when you take them off?<BR/><BR/><B>*Showing a very innocent and sincere face*</B><BR/><BR/>And did you really do that stunt twice, now that you are on the right side of the Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012611708258191149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-11212977338200549252009-01-06T03:34:00.000-05:002009-01-06T03:34:00.000-05:00The things that don't kill you, make you stronger....The things that don't kill you, make you stronger. <BR/><BR/>It's a shame that we can't all understand the ramifications of war- the terror inflicted, the pain felt for those lost. It's an endless cycle of hatred, and those who have the ability to rise from it and start over without lingering hatred, are the most admirable, and they are the ones who can truly understand the necessity for peace. <Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-36763054359828148622009-01-06T02:32:00.000-05:002009-01-06T02:32:00.000-05:00This was beautiful.This was beautiful.Random Hiccupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119037992781535907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-65338100222292254182009-01-05T23:55:00.000-05:002009-01-05T23:55:00.000-05:00Hey Ron,From my history lessons back in high schoo...Hey Ron,<BR/><BR/>From my history lessons back in high school, I learned about Cambodia's Polpot and Khmer Rouge. Back then, it didn't have any meaning for me. It was just a part of history. <BR/><BR/>I was compelled to read about that part of history again today. Knowing someone like you and finally associating a face to that piece of history, I can say now I can truly appreciate what you and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-10775055439926914392009-01-05T23:37:00.000-05:002009-01-05T23:37:00.000-05:00Hi Ron, Its absolutely amazing how you can bring t...Hi Ron, <BR/>Its absolutely amazing how you can bring to life events that happened decades ago. These people have lived a life less ordinary only to inspire generations to come, as said in one of my article they are like eternal flame which can light the lives of many more....<BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog and posting a inspiring comment....<BR/>SacPERSPECTIVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278580713031683987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260013679639807365.post-59085950032274795202009-01-05T22:47:00.000-05:002009-01-05T22:47:00.000-05:00Ron, I'm glad I've come to find your blog. As I re...Ron, I'm glad I've come to find your blog. As I read your lines I realized we all have a mission in life, and yours is, I think, to document the anguish and sorrow of the people that are trampled under the feet of all-powerful dictatorships and inhuman, monstruous regimes. I believe you're a great soul and have lots to offer, beauty to see and share as well, for we, as humans, are capable of the Javierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08961928235371842720noreply@blogger.com