My Choice

I don't like starting the day feeling bothered about something. I still have a choice to get over things that bother me, but it still bothers me that the issue bothers me. Say that five times fast? lol

But again, I have control over my feelings. I get annoyed easily but I can also easily get over it with some rationalizing and maybe discussing the issue with the person to clear the air.

I'll get over it.

Lucky

It just keeps getting better and I couldn't ask for anything more. :)

Jason Mraz's song Lucky, featuring Colbie Caillat is very suitable song to dedicate to this post.

Lucky - Jason Mraz ft Colbie Caillat from Jam Nguyen on Vimeo.

You and Me

Still learning everyday...

Each Passing Day

Each passing day I learn more because I'm with you.

Reflection On A Trip To Cuba

I just came back from a wonderful trip in Cuba. Lots of experiences, laughter and pictures to look back on. It's a beautiful country to visit and experience even just once.

What I brought back from the trip (aside for the souvenirs) is the realization how damned lucky my friends and I are to live in a country that gives us the freedom to be happy citizens. We have the rights and freedom of speech and we are taken cared of by the government in many ways.

We deserve it and I wish everyone else in the world can have that luxury too...

Movie Date

Movie = Public Enemies
A long stroll down Yonge Street
Dinner at Fran's (I got lasagna)
Cute date again :)
Warm summer night.

Lovely date in Toronto. :)



However, it is sad to know that Farrah Fawcett and Micheal Jackson passed away that day. Rest in peace.

Perspective

I should stop being afraid of what's in my head.

Stand up for once!

The Ghost of Past

What do you do when someone from your past comes back in your life?

I've moved on and in a better place now.
I tried being a "friend", but I got shut out.
There's nothing else to fall back on.

The Time Traveler's Wife

I saw the trailer for the movie based on American author, Audrey Niffenegger's novel The Time Traveler's Wife. It looked really good. Aside for having Eric Bana (The Hulk) and Rachel McAdams (The Notebook) starring in the movie, the theme song playing in the background captured my interest. The song is called Broken by Lifehouse. The song seems to beautifully capture the essence of the book. I look forward to reading it before the movie comes out in August. :)

4 Weeks

In 1.5 hours marks the 4th week. :)

Who Has The Upper Hand?

"I kind of like it when the guy has the upper hand. I have so many upper hands in my life... If you're a strong female, it can get old---" ~ Anon.

Purse Holder

I'm sure almost every woman owns a purse, either it being small or large. But do you struggle with where to put your purse in the car? The Rolls-Royce 200EX has the solution of where to place your purse without it getting in the way of anyone or dirtying it up from sitting on the floor of the car.
Useful or useless? You tell me...

NOTCOT: Rolls Royce 200CX Auto Adujsting Purse Rack from Jean Aw on Vimeo.

Imagine There Was No Tomorrow

Nice songs...

Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
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Alicia Keys - Tell you something
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The First of Many Mini-Dates

A nice small park with a lake = check
Turkey Brie Sandwich = check
Arthur's Mango Smoothie = check
Plastic Martini Glasses = check
A towel to sit on = check
A cute guy to surprise me with the date = check
Good weather = needs improvement (I blame Mother Nature!)

A surprise mini-picnic-date is one of the first few steps to winning a girl's heart...:)

Love Conquers All

Head held up high with dignity. I will fight for what's right.

<3

:)

I'm Yours

A friend of mine used this song to tell her best friend how she really felt about him...<3
It's definitely suitable.

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
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I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
Now I'm trying to get back
Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my bestest
And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some

I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours

Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
Listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing
We're just one big family
And It's our God-forsaken right to be loved love loved love loved

So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

Scooch on over closer dear
And i will nibble your ear

I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and laughed
I guess what I'm be saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue

But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm yours

Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find that the sky is yours
Please don't, please don't, please don't
There's no need to complicate
Cause our time is short
This oh this this is our fate, I'm yours!

Vinyl Quotes

I love quotes. I will always continue collecting anything that sparks my interest. Anything from funny, thought-provoking or just plain mushy. The interesting thing about it is that I bought one that you can stick onto your wall. They're these vinyl stickers that come pre-cut with words or designs in different shapes, sizes and colours. To start off my collection, I found the perfect quote that will go on my empty white wall which appropriately says...

"LOVE conquers all..."

:)

<3

Pray It Won't Fade Away

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Halo - Beyonce

Broken Strings

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Broken Strings - James Morrison Ft. Nelly Furtado

The Value of a Romantic Gesture

Marie Digby

Some songs I like by this artist:

She became famous for doing a cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella" song.

Umbrella - Marie Digby (Rihanna Cover)


Say It Again - Marie Digby


Stupid For You - Marie Digby

Music of the Moment

Nicest Thing - Kate Nash


Knock You Down - Keri Hilson Ft. Kanye West and Ne-Yo

Lessons Learned

As I was told, I do NEED to be honest with myself.

Quote Of The Day

“I see when men love women. They give them but a little of their lives. But women when they love give everything.”
—Oscar Wilde

Are You Happy?

Last night, I attended one of my friend's 25th birthday party. And of course, I was bound to run into people I have not seen in a while which I always look forward to. As we were discussing how our lives are going, he asked me an interesting question that took me aback. He asked me, "are you happy?" I have been asked that question numerous times, but when I was asked by him it finally sunk in, am I happy?

For the most part, I am happy.

I have a good career field I have chosen, good circle of genuine friends, and a loving and supportive family.

There are also the materialistic goals that I still would like to attain, such as owning a condo/house and having a little bit more money for security purposes. As well as, finding love.

I'm 25 years old, love will come my way when it's meant to be. But for now, I'm enjoying the single life! *Cue Beyonce's Single Ladies* :P

When I parted from my friend, he reminded me to "make sure YOU ARE happy." I do and I always find the good in anything.

Parallel Lives

It's just freakishly amazing when you meet someone who has the same kind of friendship you have with the opposite sex!!

I thought I was alone in this but clearly I'm not alone. Then again, there are over 6 billion in this world so there are numerous of people that can relate to me.

Who'd-a-thunk?! :)

February then March

Well it seems like I didn't have much to update with when the February month was on. That month flew by and I feel like I'm still in the same place where I was in January.

March is here and that means daylight savings time will take place and so will the Spring season. :)

So long cold winter weather!

February Air

Today is the first day of the month of February. I survived January and is still emotionally stable...to some extent. Haha...

Much has happened to me personally and professionally, and I look forward to what tomorrow will be served on my plate.

Tonight, I Love You

It's not the official video, but I'm quite enjoying the song right now whenever I hear it on the radio.

Praise Song For The Day

Elizabeth Alexander read a poem she had composed for Barack Obama and his Inauguration Day today. It's called 'Praise Song For The Day'.

Each day we go about our business, walking past each other, catching each others’ eyes or not, about to speak or speaking. All about us is noise. All about us is noise and bramble, thorn and din, each one of our ancestors on our tongues. Someone is stitching up a hem, darning a hole in a uniform, patching a tire, repairing the things in need of repair.

Someone is trying to make music somewhere with a pair of wooden spoons on an oil drum with cello, boom box, harmonica, voice.

A woman and her son wait for the bus.

ALEXANDER: A farmer consider the changing sky; A teacher says, “Take out your pencils. Begin.”

We encounter each other in words, Words spiny or smooth, whispered or declaimed; Words to consider, reconsider.

We cross dirt roads and highways that mark the will of someone and then others who said, “I need to see what’s on the other side; I know there’s something better down the road.”

We need to find a place where we are safe; We walk into that which we cannot yet see.

Say it plain, that many have died for this day. Sing the names of the dead who brought us here, who laid the train tracks, raised the bridges, picked the cotton and the lettuce, built brick by brick the glittering edifices they would then keep clean and work inside of.

Praise song for struggle; praise song for the day. Praise song for every hand-lettered sign; The figuring it out at kitchen tables.

Some live by “Love thy neighbor as thy self.”

Others by first do no harm, or take no more than you need.

What if the mightiest word is love, love beyond marital, filial, national. Love that casts a widening pool of light. Love with no need to preempt grievance.

In today’s sharp sparkle, this winter air, anything can be made, any sentence begun.

On the brink, on the brim, on the cusp -- praise song for walking forward in that light.

Reflection of You

A boy and his father were walking in the mountains. Suddenly, the boy fell, hurt himself, and screamed “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!”

To his surprise, he heard the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain, “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!” Curious, he yelled: “Who are you?” He received the answer: “Who are you?”

Angered at the response, he screamed: “Coward!” He receives the answer: “Coward!”

He looked to his father and asked:
“What’s going on?” The father smiled and said: “My son, pay attention.”

And then he screamed to the mountain:
“I admire you!” The voice answered:
“I admire you!” Again the man screamed: “You are a champion!”

The voice answered: “You are a champion!”

The boy was surprised, but did not understand.

Then the father explained:
“People call this “ECHO”,but really this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do.

Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.

This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life; Life will give you back everything you have given to it.”

LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE......IT’S A REFLECTION OF YOU!

Holding On To My Positivity

Every emotion that a person could feel was evoked in the last few days of the new year.

From good to bad to crappy...

I'm not being negative.
I'm just being human...

Young Love

I thought this was an inspiring story for lovers, young lovers per se. Haha...
These youngsters are not afraid to express their love for each other.
But do they really know what love is?

What's In The Future?

The last few days have been rather interesting.

I've opened up more than ever.
I wasn't graceful nor eloquent but it was a relief
to get my thoughts out.
It was both good and bad.
But good for the most part...

Tips On Developing Crushes On Friends

Here a few tips for anyone that develops a crush on one of your friends:

1. Just tell your friend you like them early on. This will lessen the complications girls tend to create in their heads.
   
2. Don't post anything on blogs of your thoughts because this will haunt you on your wedding day or even until death.
3. Don't tell your crush you have a blog.
   
4. Develop crushes OUTSIDE of your circle of friends. In this case, you can avoid getting mocked by your own crush himself because you actually liked him. lol
   
5. DON'T complicate things with physical activities with your crush, especially when he doesn't reciprocate those feelings you'd hoped for. Unless you are brave enough to delve into a 'friends with benefits' arrangements. This never ends well so make sure YOU KNOW what you're getting yourself into.

I'm moving on now and looking for other prospects OUTSIDE of my circle of friends.

If you have any other thoughts or stories I would love to hear them.

Goals Rather Than Resolutions

First of all I wish you a Happy New Year!!!

A friend of mine asked a group of my friends, including myself, of what our "goals" are rather than calling it "resolutions". It's more positive and seems more attainable with the change of a word.

So as I pondered some more of what goals I have for myself, and here some of them:

• Be more open and honest (learned that tonight in the biggest way possible...heh)
• Be more responsible with money and save it
  
• Go on a trip or two
• Lose weight (at least the weight I gained thanks to Teacher's College)
• Find a full-time teaching job
  

Day one of 2009 has been interesting and we shall see what the remaining 364 days of the year will have in stock for me...