“You are a diamond in the rough, a needle in a haystack, a graphics designer in an office.” - Trevor Caesar

I guess you can say I have my head screwed on straight. I’m pretty well off for my age I believe. I got it together. And at the same time I’m still having fun, enjoying my life.

“When things seem out of control remember that, indeed they are. It is only the belief that you are ever in control that makes life seem to go away. The harder you try to rule life, the harder it fights back. Learn to tell the difference creating in the present and trying to control the future. One feels good, the other bad.” - Flemming Funch

Just let things happen on its own pace.

“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..

“Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.” - Wayne Dyer.

That also ties in with another quote that I heard “If I can’t do the things I enjoy, what point is there to live?”

I find myself at peace when I do the things I love doing, like designing. I believe that is where everyone can find their escape when times are stressful. I know I do. I go in my own little world, creating things that leaves other to ask, “how did she do that?” I feel good after, especially when I complete something I long to complete (which will be soon *cough* my site *cough*).

Anyways, I’m just sitting here at work, taking a break from working with flash (or maybe not a break). I have another 20 minutes before I leave. I have to say I do enjoy my job. I’ve learned so much from working with here and I’ve become more aware of design concepts outside my job, like billboards, the mall that just opened last year, etc. I find myself critiquing constantly in my head. If I just say it out loud people will think I’m crazy (and we don’t want that now do we).

I have 10 minutes more. I think I’ll go to Starbucks or Jamba Juice. I haven’t decided yet. Most likely Jamba Juice since it’s healthier. Haha.

So I guess this is where I’ll end for today.