Courage comes from the French word "coeur" meaning heart. Being courageous means facing our fears and coming from our heart rather than our head. Its a place where we face our vulnerabilities and o...
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Courage comes from the French word "coeur" meaning heart. Being courageous means facing our fears and coming from our heart rather than our head. Its a place where we face our vulnerabilities and o...
The road to finding the perfect bonnet-wearing husband-to-be
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You know the sad truth about the saying 'be a priority, not an option'? It's realizing that you were just an option.
What I learned from a two-year-old
No matter what other things I have to do for today, I'll always plan to do good and to be fine.
Angels
I love angels. I have my own angels. I see them in my friends. I talk to them when I'm down and it makes me feel all better. So, yes, I believe that angels exist.
..image to follow... in weeks to come...
Boston and the good old times
There's really nothing you can compare to meeting up with one of your good high school friends in one of the most beautiful cities in the United States.Â
You've made me stronger by breaking my heart
Now Playing: You've Made Me Stronger
...yes, this is my theme song for this whole "situation."Â
See, I have thought about things too much, and I realized where I lacked, but those are not issues. I think ultimately - setting me free was the best decision. Due to circumstances, I cannot afford to prolong this sadness. I had to really talk myself into snapping out of it. I need to function and think clearly, so I can work seamlessly. It is the busy season, and I have to say that this whole situation has not helped and has come at a really bad time.
I really have to pick myself up, so I can focus on my goals. Goals... I never had goals before - never had set objectives because I am all about going with the flow, but I need it now and I recognize that. There is no time for me to daydream, no time for my mind to wander. I need to stand my ground at least for now.Â
See, it sucks, and it sucks so bad, but I am an integral part of my team, and I am not going to let them down. I gave in to my breakdown today - and I need to PROMISE myself not to make that happen today. Not this week. Not at all. I need my happy self and I need it now.Â
Moving Into a New Chapter
This chapter includes the following:
1. Getting a new job.
2. Getting an apartment
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All I want is that couch from Central Perk... half-hoping it comes with five other people I can consider friends.
Confessions of a late-bloomer batch #1
I have been sheltered enough that I just realized how much I have yet to experience @ 24.
Drinking: Been to college - never drank (graduated at 20 - so I was just abiding by the rules, which I realize isn't something exciting I could tell my children or grandchildren one day... probably a good thing to some degree). Started appreciating a drink or two at 23.Â
Sports: Only recently have I gotten interested in American football. Apparently, it's as fun as they say it is. 'Course I still need to learn technicalities, what's good and what's bad, and who's who.
Relationships: Look... there's so much I still need to know.Â
Psychology: I am trying to figure myself out, and I will get there soon enough. I'm not asking for time nor am I asking for slack. Just clear the way because I am treading along.Â
Btw, everybody is still trying to figure themselves out. You can only "know yourself" so much. Tell me, if you're 30 now and you think you know yourself enough... get back to me when you're 40 and tell me if things are still the same. For one thing, I think it would be sad if absolutely nothing has changed.Â
A week of me
This week I have limited myself to the following activities:Â
Studying
Working out
Choir practice
Going to work
Studying
Working out (while watching Friends)
...and, of course, sleeping, eating, and bathing...
I have not that much of a life, and currently don't have that much of a social life.
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It takes a lot of maturity and emotional strength to remain close friends with an ex. But we can learn gracefully.
and then just when life couldn't get any worse, the dog farted
someone named Brian from shoeboxblog.com, got it from Pinterest
Finding the key to a hundred-year-old rusty chest...
…isn’t really what this entry will be about. But, I’m glad it crossed your mind.
“They say love can take you far Be yourself and there you are Once in a lifetime when will she be mine, heaven knows Love can take you Up the mountains, down below Day or night she won’t let go, Love like a warm wind¸ Sworn to the feelin’ Need to know”
- I Only Know How To Love, The Canadian Tenors
Quoted is the first stanza of one of my favorite classical crossover songs. It is a song that never fails to comfort me. This track and I have gone through many repeats… and, well, sing-alongs, mostly in the car.
Hmn. Be yourself.
For so long, I didn’t think this was an issue for me. Growing up I’ve always been that confident, sociable, corny-joke jester of a young woman. Or so I thought I was. And then things changed…
See, I would love to tell you that story, but sadly, had there been a map available I wouldn’t even be able to point out to you at which part of my life that started. I am going to make a conjecture that it started three years ago - when I graduated from college and dove into the real world with nothing but my diploma to float on. Sadly, I didn’t take my swimming lessons when I was younger that seriously - so, this is what I get. (Yes, I contemplated about not putting this sentence here, and, yes, even the whole paragraph, but I could not help it! Apologies for the dorkiness.)
Kidding aside - I tend to have this big, thick shield surrounding me. There are a lot of things in life that I am careful about. Call me innocent, but I call it cautious. I try not to seem impressionable, I try not to act like a child, I resist fun - and I’d rather be a bore than look “dumb.” I am that conscious. I am that insecure. So… do you like me yet? Haha! Well, I have to admit that this has been the trend to my broken relationships.
I just get too scared to lose people that I try my hardest to seem perfect and put together. Clearly that hasn’t been working out too well for me. I don’t go out because what if I make a fool of myself. I don’t smile because what if there’s something stuck in my teeth. I don’t bathe because what if the soap is too dry and my skin will then be peeling off in the middle of a very intimate, very hot s-Saharan Desert safari…
Yes, I am aware that these are things that I need to work on. But, I have a lot of other things that I need to still work on. I am a walking “process improvement,” but so are a lot of people. And I also like making up terms - it might as well be a hobby of mine.
I can tell you more about my life story, but I’d rather write a memoir about it. #workingonmynovel (LOL - shoutout to NPR fans because that’s where I heard it from)
Long story short - a handful of people I’ve dated missed my crazies, which actually may be a good thing.
All I’m asking is that if you happen to encounter someone similar to me, and you are currently in his or her life or are about to be in his or her life… do me a favor - please do this oxymoron and be patiently persistent. I know that sounds exhausting, but it will only help in the long run. Make them realize how important they are. Make them know that they are capable of doing bigger and better things. All they need is a little push. I bet you that they are more fun and way more interesting than you thought.Â
Top three pointers:
1. If they don’t want to do activities with you  - give it some time, show him or her things in little doses. You want to go swing dancing? Teach him or her basic steps in the comfort of either of your homes. Watch a youtube video. Make it a dare (i.e. if I win, you’ll have to swing dancing with me - just once, try it!). Or, you know, let it go.Â
2. If they don’t want to hang out with your friends - keep asking him or her if they would like to hang out. Make them feel comfortable. Tell them some negative things about your friends to make them look uncool - even if you have to make things up. It’s so much similar to talking in front of a big audience - “just picture them naked” so they say.
3. If they don’t seem natural around you - step back a little and check yourself. Are you giving them space to feel at ease? Are you making efforts to get to know them better by trying different strategies? Assuming what they’re thinking about doesn’t help.Â
If you are thinking of giving up on the person - think again, maybe you’re missing much more than you think. Try the three pointers. If nothing works, then maybe it really won’t. But, don’t just stop until you try.Â
Also, remember - there is a difference between a BIG SHOVE and a LITTLE PUSH, and that is force. I don’t think anyone appreciates being shoved.
That’s all for now folks!
Run along, now - your soup is getting cold.Â
Signing off.Â
It's Monday! Time to wake up!
Good morning, sunshine! Top three things that could make or break my day:
1. Woke up later than usual - this is always a bummer because it tends to dictate how the rest of my day will look like.
2. Went into a very deep slumber - dog most likely tried to wake me up in the middle of the night - but of course, I wasn't able to, so, yup, there's a wonderful gift waiting for me by the door.
3. Wants to go home already - and I haven't even been to work yet.
I really, really hope my luck changes today. Ugh. And to think my night didn't really end that badly.Â
You had to be there...
Just landed. Everyone has lined up to exit the plane.
Bewildered passenger (looking out the window, gasps out loud): Oh my gosh! Why is our plane moving??!
Less bewildered passenger: Uhm, it isn't...
Bewildered passenger: Huh?? Oh. Never mind. It's the plane next to us that's moving.
Less bewildered passenger: You really thought we would be going down the plane while it was moving? You have issues.
Bucket list for the next year:
1. CPA, and more of it.
2. Run a 5-K Color-Run!
3. Get promoted. Or get a new job.
4. Complete a personal project.