RQ: Random Quote #3

"When it seems like your brain is about to split, you feel the need to grab the first-aid kit. But don't be discouraged by other people's wit; reward is given to those who never quit."

- HTL

Brooke Fraser - Flags

This song is taken from her newest album, Flags, which is absolutely incredible. If you haven't already, go buy the album and support her!! It's available on iTunes and here.

Come, tell me your trouble
I'm not your answer
But I'm a listening ear

Reality has left you reeling
All facts and no feeling
No faith and all fear

I don't know why a good man will fall
While a wicked one stands
And our lives blow about
Like flags on the land

Who's at fault is not important
Good intentions lie dormant
And we're all to blame

While apathy acts like an ally
My enemy and I are one and the same

I don't know why the innocents fall
While the monsters still stand
And our lives blow about
Like flags on the land

I don't know why our words are so proud
Yet their promise soothing
And our lives blow about
Like flags in the wind

You who mourn will be comforted
You who hunger will hunger no more
All the last shall be first
Of this I am sure

You who weep now will laugh again
All you lonely be lonely no more
Yes, the last will be first
Of this I'm sure

I don't know why the innocents fall
While the monsters stand
I don't know why the little ones thirst
But I know the last shall be first
I know the last shall be first
I know the last shall be first

My 20th Birthday

October 8, 2010:

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8 surprises :-).

8, my favourite number.

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+1.

What a beautiful way to start and end the day.

Thank you. You're the best.

Living by the rules pt. II

Rule number 3: Live simply.

Life is simple. True or false? Life is only complicated if we make it to be. This applies to almost everything, particularly in the love/relationship department (because that's apparently what it all comes down to, right?). Do you or do you not agree with me?

The proposition: Life is simple, and becomes complex once we insert our own problems into it.

Based on this hypothesis, it is still possible to live our lives the simple way. Love God, love others. Keep your mind positive. Maintain an optimistic attitude. Always see the good in people and look on the bright side. Yes. Easy to do? Answer after some examination.

How do we contaminate this simple life with our problems? I'll go with a recurring predominant theme that's frequently repeated in our lives: love/relationship.

I was once a broken-hearted girl. I was in pain. My love life was a mess. I was fringed at the edge of the cliff, ready to give up and tumble over. My life was succumbed in a depressed, hopeless state from which I kept wishing to escape. My "seasons" of happiness were temporary. I was in tears almost every night. My diaries are filled with confessions of a vexed and tired, broken, confused girl, searching for love to quench her thirst. I had a choice. I made it, but it wasn't wise. Hence, it didn't go so well. I tend to complicate things. I think and expect too much and do so little. I assume, presume, suppose, deduce upon the absence of a rational conclusion. In less words, I complicated my own life. Until now, I never know how simple it could be, had I been more simple in my thoughts and actions. I blame my imprudent subconscious demeanour.

I make every relationship I've had a stepping stone to the ones ahead. I've learned from my mistakes and I try my best to not repeat them in any way. Maybe my love life was THAT simple. I just didn't see it that way because I was too consumed in my little world, gnawing on the problems I thought would never subside. The outcome: I had a million little scars in my heart. They took a while to go away. More importantly, it takes someone special to get rid of them. Now I avoid thinking too much. Sometimes I even avoid thinking altogether. Partly because I hate having a twisted, convoluted life. And also because I'm tired of getting hurt.

Is it still possible to live our lives the simple way? Simply love God, love others. Keep your mind positive. Maintain an optimistic attitude. Don't demand for too much. Always see the good in people and look on the bright side. Yes. Easy to do? We shall try our best.

Rule number 4: Give more.

Give more of your love. Love until it hurts. Love until you've given your all and there's nothing left to give. Give more, love more.

When someone asks you for a loonie, give them a toonie. If they want a hug, give them 10.

Give more than asked. Love more than required.

I find that when one has done this, they will be much happier. It makes you feel good. Try it.

Rule number 5: Expect less.

Once you have given more, don't expect more, but the opposite. What you give does not determine what you will regain. Don't create your own problems by expecting to receive more than what you have given. Trust me, it gets you all worried and troubled up inside. In conjunction with rule #2, "free yourself from worries." It undermines your passion and brings your happiness to its decay. That doesn't sound healthy, so you don't want to do it. Forget about the good things you do to/for others. Let them remember it.

I believe we can all live happy as long as we allow ourselves to. Start your days by realizing the fact that you are still living and breathing. There's a lot to be grateful and thankful for. Take the blinds off of our shades. See the light and feel its warmth. The sun is still shining. There is hope. BE HAPPY.

"There's always a reason to smile."

**P.s. Please don't be surprised at my honesty. I am blunt.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, CANADA.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE WORLD'S GREATEST DADDY.

The MASSIVE update - as promised

I hope it isn't too late to fulfill the long-awaited promise I made in my several previous posts.

Before I start, though, I wanted to let you all know of 2 songs I've been addicted to these past few days: "I Don't Feel It Anymore" by William Fitzsimmons featuring Priscilla Ahn; and "Belong" by Cary Brothers. The latter was featured on the latest episode of Grey's Anatomy. I'm currently loving the show, not to mention its soundtrack - a little piece of heaven to satisfy my hungry ears. Such a great combination!

May I just warn you in advance, the two songs are a bit melancholic. OK, scratch 'a bit'. But they are nonetheless a blend of honest, genuine lyrics, integrated into a sorrowful, heart-breaking kind of melody. It's contradictory to what I am feeling at the time being, but the songs offers a sense serene consolation. You might want to grab a box of tissues, just in case.

About 3 weeks ago, I attended an event at the Consulate of RI here. After the event, my friends and I had planned to go out for dinner together. Before we went, a middle aged lady came up to us, seeing a group of young people bunched in front of the building. She mumbled something, while asking for change to buy food. When she was about to leave the premises, I felt moved to do something. SOMETHING had screamed in my ear, in my heart to do SOMEthing. At first I was downright reluctant. But I managed to escape my thoughts and took her aside out of impulsivity. The first thing I had said to her was, "Do you know Jesus?" From there, everything was smooth sailing. She asked me questions, and by the grace of God, I was able to answer them. I stood upon my conviction in Christ. I was able to share and testify to her about the abundant love of God, His forgiveness, His mercy, His grace. Unfortunately, we did not have much time to talk, so before we ended our conversation, I prayed for her. I gave her many hugs to assure her that she is dearly loved and wanted, and that God truly cares for her. Her name was Stella. We were random strangers before we met. She was my first witness to God's love. She changed my life. I will never forget our encounter in this experience.

This leads to another update that I had promised you: Living by the rules. Since I have discussed the first 2 in my former post regarding this, I shall then continue with the other 3. I will explore into this stuff in a separate post.

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