“Everything happens for a reason, and we are constantly tested every day. We just have to believe we can go through it. Whatever happens, good or bad, we get something out of it that makes us a better person, makes us understand things at much more” - Unknown

Do you believe that? Because I do. But what happens is based on the choices we make in life. Whether it is good or bad, it still brings us somewhere, we just have to learn to accept it. Keep in mind the bad things that do happen because theres always good that comes out of it. Sometimes it is what opens our ignorant eyes and make us realize things that we wouldn’t have if bad never existed. This past year I’ve made some bad calls, I’ve made good calls. But in the end, where I’m at now, I’m happy. I’ve learned so much about myself this year, my strength, my weaknesses, extending what I know and applying it. I’ve done a lot of growing up.

Anyways a little HAPPY BIRTHDAY shoutout to my sister Jacey. She’s 8. Already?! I know. Years are going by so fast that along with it, my sister is growing up so fast.

“When you start to feel stress coming on, immediately try relaxing the muscles and fill your mind with thoughts of peace, tranquility, confidence, strength, happiness. Repeat these and other calming words to yourself now and again. Take notice of, and enjoy your surroundings all through the day. Look at, listen to, smell the limitless variety of things natural everywhere.”

I found this quote from this self-improvement book called 32 Keys: A Collection of Ideas by Ken McIssac (sold online only at LuLu Marketplace). It includes quotes and ideas about life, worry, stress, values, the future, happiness, etc. I haven’t read it yet, only skimmed it. I want to download it. Sounds interesting. I have a few of the quotes from his book that I wrote down in my little journal that I carry with me where I write my thoughts in, mostly quotes that I hear or see that strikes my interest. It’s not like a secret diary; nothing like that. For my benefit but not only. It’s for other’s to read as well and to benefit from it, get inspired, to cheer them up, or has some positive influence on them.

So you’ll be seeing quotes here and there that pretty much relevant to what I’m going to rant about.

So anyways, I put this quote here because I’m starting to feel overwhelmed with schoolwork since the fall semester will be ending in 3 weeks. There’s so much stuff to get done. I have about 2 tests and 2 papers before finals. Then I have Christmas to worry about (one expensive Christmas, but it’s worth it). Another thing, my Sweetie bought a new sweater last Saturday I believe. the following day, Sunday, my ice tea spilled on it. Ice tea stains and his sweater is dry clean only. I brought it to the local dry cleaners and they aren’t 100% sure it’ll come out. I feel so bad . He said not to worry about it, but still..

I remember my Thanksgiving as so the rest of the holidays being all loud and shit. Little kids running around. The aunties sitting together and drinking wine. The uncles drinking beer and try to karoke. The older kids kicking each other’s ass in video games. Having some of my friends over. If it’s not here, it’s at my uncle’s place. I always had fun going there, eating a lot, drinking with the uncles and kuyas, spending time with my cousin Mykka & Tristan. Now its not like that anymore. It’s quiet. And I’m kinda hating it. I wanted to go to LB to see my relatives there. But my dad doesn’t want to. He just wants to stay home. Mom says she wants to see a movie later, but that plan never goes through.

I just wish everything was back to how it was.

So everyone go have fun. Spend time with your family. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving as I will do my best to have one as well.

Yay it’s Thanksgiving break! No school until Monday. But I have work tomorrow, I think half day (or so my boss says). That for me would be like 2 hours. So anyways, today in my abnormal psych class my teacher was lecturing about autistic people. He mentioned that 10% of autistic people develops Savant’s syndrome, which is like high intelligence (genius, come to think of it) in a certain area. He put in a video of 60 Minutes that consists of a interview with George Finn who has Savant’s syndrome. (If you watch Rain Man, Dustin Hoffman portrayed the Finn from 60 Minutes. Finn can tell you what day of the week any date falls on from 1 till infinite. For example, you can ask him what day does December 16, 1410 and he reply with a quick answer. It’s crazy. One of the theories why autistic savants have this gift is because since part of their brain is messed up, the ones that are working are stronger than usual. Interesting huh? Yeah.

I’m finishing up House. Awesome TV show by the way. I love medical drama. Bye now.

It doesn’t help when you plan your next school semester out and it just doesn’t work out. Then you’d have to figure out your alternative plan right? Right. So Friday I found out that I didn’t get into any nursing programs for the upcoming Spring semester. I was hoping I’d get into one because I really don’t want to go to school and take classes that aren’t necessary for me, like what I’m doing now. Currently 1 out of 4 classes I’m taking right now I will need if I’m going to transfer to the nearest university for my bachelors in nursing (that’s an iffy but most likely). The 3 other classes, I’m only taking because I need to be a full-time student to be covered for medical insurance. So for next Spring what will I be doing? Not going to school that’s for sure and hopefully work full time with this job or get 2 jobs instead until I do get into a nursing program. Sounds good? Hell yeah it does.

So anyways, I was reading this girl’s blog and she listed her daily pleasures, which got me thinking what mine are. So here’s what I listed:

• My Good Morning call from sweetie
• End of class
• Seeing my sweetie (even if it’s only for an hr or less) before I go to work
• Lunch: whether it’s with my sweetie, a friend, or grandma’s cooking
• Coming out of work barely seeing the sun peeking over the hills
• Either Jamba Juice, Starbucks, boba, or my yogurt from the mall
• At the end of a long day, I’m in my warm bed falling asleep to my TV

What are your daily pleasures?

I’ve been thinking that I need to learn how to not care so much. I’m just too nice. I just had a good talk with my friend Rahim. I explain my situation and he told me that “if people make you be a bitch, then do it so you can at least look out for yourself, because unfortunately, in 99.9% of cases, no one watches out for you except yourself. Most people usually just have what’s good for them in mind and not anyone else.” That’s something to think about. Thanks buddy