I will be one of the first to admit that I often take so many things for granted. Just like now, my brother interrupted my typing of this post to offer me some sourdough bread....random but I will happily accept any kind of munchie that comes my way! ^^ hehe
Today has just been one of those days that started out like any other ordinary day, but as the day passed on my mood just became lighter and lighter. It's like when you are just happy for no specific reason, and you decide to have a solo dance party in your car driving home. It's moments like these that I remember that I have so much to be thankful for in life, and that honestly yes, even though I could ask for so much more, I am perfectly happy how things are now. And so as tacky and overused as it is the saying that we should "count our blessings" is so true, and by focusing on all the good things in your life it makes it a lot easier to overlook the "bad" things and it's easier for a smile to pop up on your beautiful face.
So the next time you're having one of those "I'm just not feeling the love" moments try remembering all the good things that have happened to you or that are happening to you; and if that still doesn't help to lighten your mood give a stranger a compliment. And I don't just mean say something just for the sake of saying something, I mean give a genuine compliment to someone, because just by giving that someone a compliment you may just end up making their day. And when you see that change happen in someone, where their confidence goes up, or their day has just been made a little better you will feel oh so warm in fuzzy inside. Trust me, that's one of the reasons I work in retail...because let me tell you I hate having to sell stuff to people. If you've ever experienced a pushy salesperson I apologize!! I hate doing that to people and I myself feel so uncomfortable doing it, I just honestly love helping people and when I can do that (even if it means sending them to another store and losing out on a sale commission) I've done my job. It's genuine interactions between people that really leave you with the feeling that you've done something to make that person's day more positive, and when you spread positive energy you get it back twofold.
Some people like to keep gratitude journals where they keep track of things that they're grateful for everyday, knowing me I'd skip days or even weeks, so I just prefer to share my thoughts here. And it doesn't matter whether people will or will not read this, because I'm not writing this blog in order to have thousands or millions of readers, I'm just writing so that I can post my thoughts somewhere....and if someone happens to come across this blog I hope that you can take something away from it. And so with that, dear reader, whomever you may be, I leave you. Until next time!
Friday, March 6, 2015
Saturday, January 17, 2015
New Year, New Start
As sappy and cheesy as it is, a new year can really mark a time of change and new things to come in our lives. But in all honesty we can make changes in our lives any day and moment in which we choose, small or big we decide how to live our lives every day by the actions we choose to make.
2014 marked probably the biggest year of my life, aside from the year it all started back in 1992. And while I haven't lived the longest life in history, it's been a life of ups and downs, triumphs and defeats, highs and lows....but honestly who's life isn't like that anyways? It's just how life works. Some experience so much in so little time, while others experience much less in much more time; it's what makes us human and individuals. Over this past year I've experienced so much, both good and bad, and I feel like I've learned and grown so much and yet at the same time it feels as if I've only just begun. Things that used to seem simple are now complex, and things that seemed complex don't seem to matter anymore. I gained a huge part of myself through my travels and yet I lost an even bigger part through what I endured. Does life always have to be this?....This constant scale of give and take, light and dark....
You don't know happiness until you've experienced sadness...the age old saying that encompasses life's timeline. There are those who choose to remember the good, others the bad, and some both. It's hard to only think of the good, when there has been so much bad especially when the bad moments are the moments that hurt you the most and left you with the scars that have helped you along your journey of growth. And yet it is painful to only keep hold of the bad, it leads one into a depth of darkness that people often lose their way in. So how do we know how much good and how much bad to keep with us? To that my friends, I do not have an answer. For you see, like you I struggle with this question each and every single day, and in every moment in which I think back on 2014. I think back on all the good that happened, and in truth it was such an amazing year; and then I reflect on the moment that changed my life forever. And I can't help but to think, what if things had been different? What if I could turn back time, and change one decision, would things have been different?...And while I know that there is little use in dwelling on these thoughts I can't help but have them.
2015, brings about a time of change. It is a time where I can begin to heal and recover. It is also a time for me to make change in my life. With the end of 2014 came the end of a chapter in my life, and with the start of 2015 comes the start of a new chapter. And while I do not know what lies ahead for me, I know that time will not stop and that with each passing day comes a new beginning, a new chance, and a new dawn.
--To the one who taught me to always be strong, and to fight with all I've got up until the very end. I love you forever and always, dad.--
2014 marked probably the biggest year of my life, aside from the year it all started back in 1992. And while I haven't lived the longest life in history, it's been a life of ups and downs, triumphs and defeats, highs and lows....but honestly who's life isn't like that anyways? It's just how life works. Some experience so much in so little time, while others experience much less in much more time; it's what makes us human and individuals. Over this past year I've experienced so much, both good and bad, and I feel like I've learned and grown so much and yet at the same time it feels as if I've only just begun. Things that used to seem simple are now complex, and things that seemed complex don't seem to matter anymore. I gained a huge part of myself through my travels and yet I lost an even bigger part through what I endured. Does life always have to be this?....This constant scale of give and take, light and dark....
You don't know happiness until you've experienced sadness...the age old saying that encompasses life's timeline. There are those who choose to remember the good, others the bad, and some both. It's hard to only think of the good, when there has been so much bad especially when the bad moments are the moments that hurt you the most and left you with the scars that have helped you along your journey of growth. And yet it is painful to only keep hold of the bad, it leads one into a depth of darkness that people often lose their way in. So how do we know how much good and how much bad to keep with us? To that my friends, I do not have an answer. For you see, like you I struggle with this question each and every single day, and in every moment in which I think back on 2014. I think back on all the good that happened, and in truth it was such an amazing year; and then I reflect on the moment that changed my life forever. And I can't help but to think, what if things had been different? What if I could turn back time, and change one decision, would things have been different?...And while I know that there is little use in dwelling on these thoughts I can't help but have them.
2015, brings about a time of change. It is a time where I can begin to heal and recover. It is also a time for me to make change in my life. With the end of 2014 came the end of a chapter in my life, and with the start of 2015 comes the start of a new chapter. And while I do not know what lies ahead for me, I know that time will not stop and that with each passing day comes a new beginning, a new chance, and a new dawn.
--To the one who taught me to always be strong, and to fight with all I've got up until the very end. I love you forever and always, dad.--
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Getting In Touch
I finally found the time to get in touch with some of my closest friends today who are on missions. It brought back a lot of nostalgic memories, it also got me really excited to see them all again when they get home this summer. Today really made me think though that I really hope that we all can stay close and keep in contact with one another in our future years...makes me feel really old, which is so sad, considering I'm still in the 'prime' of life. Just makes you remember that life comes at you fast, and if you're not careful it can leave you behind in the dust. It's always said that you should cherish every moment as if it's your last, sometimes I think that's easier said than done. Or lately, I've even been wondering how you actually cherish moments in life...I think today gave me the answer I was looking for. I really cherish the friends that I call close and all the memories we've shared, and when I look back on all the times we've spent together I feel a sense of gratitude that we got that time together and that we'll all share those memories for the rest of our lives.
I think that's what cherishing means. It's when we create lasting memories with others that we'll never forget. It's also when we find the time to pause from our hectic schedules to be with the ones that we love. So take some time, pause, and think, when was the last time you spent time with your loved ones--and I'm not just talking about just seeing them and chitchatting. But the last time that you actually took the time to spend with someone you cared for, to create a memory. If it's been awhile, maybe it's time for you to consider putting some time aside to cherish this person(s); let them know how important their presence in your life is to you, and how much you cherish the time you spend with them.
I think that's what cherishing means. It's when we create lasting memories with others that we'll never forget. It's also when we find the time to pause from our hectic schedules to be with the ones that we love. So take some time, pause, and think, when was the last time you spent time with your loved ones--and I'm not just talking about just seeing them and chitchatting. But the last time that you actually took the time to spend with someone you cared for, to create a memory. If it's been awhile, maybe it's time for you to consider putting some time aside to cherish this person(s); let them know how important their presence in your life is to you, and how much you cherish the time you spend with them.
Monday, September 3, 2012
YaY!!!!
FINALLY!!!!
I have finally succeeded in NOT procrastinating until the very end!!! Hehe...Just finished my online class....two days early! TWO!! Lol Might not seem like that much of a feat, but to me it means a lot...it means that my goal of becoming a highly successful college student this year is getting off to a grrrrrreat start! ^.^ *Happy Asian!!*
Ahh.....school....such a bittersweet time. It sucks the social life right outta me....actually no, that's work that does that! haha ;) School I actually kinda like being one of those 'study every waking moment' people....but then again I guess it does take a lot of my time away from other 'fun' stuff I could be doing. *Sigh* Growing up just isn't all it's cracked up to be....I miss being high school when I didn't have to worry about school work....back when I had absolutely nothing to do after school, when I could hang out with whomever I wanted to....*ponder* Yeah...I definitely miss those days.
Hope all your guys' days are going smoothly and you guys are having some fun here and there :).
I have finally succeeded in NOT procrastinating until the very end!!! Hehe...Just finished my online class....two days early! TWO!! Lol Might not seem like that much of a feat, but to me it means a lot...it means that my goal of becoming a highly successful college student this year is getting off to a grrrrrreat start! ^.^ *Happy Asian!!*
Ahh.....school....such a bittersweet time. It sucks the social life right outta me....actually no, that's work that does that! haha ;) School I actually kinda like being one of those 'study every waking moment' people....but then again I guess it does take a lot of my time away from other 'fun' stuff I could be doing. *Sigh* Growing up just isn't all it's cracked up to be....I miss being high school when I didn't have to worry about school work....back when I had absolutely nothing to do after school, when I could hang out with whomever I wanted to....*ponder* Yeah...I definitely miss those days.
Hope all your guys' days are going smoothly and you guys are having some fun here and there :).
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