Oh mannn! Poke bowl on the beach during my break. This is the life! #nofilter #beach #maui #lahaina #poke (Taken with instagram)
TwentyOne: The Time is Now
It’s birthday season for me. That means time to reflect on how far I’ve come, how much I’ve learned, and how much I’ve grown as an individual. I’ve realized that a lot of things I believe can be so cliche, but that just tells me how true cliches are. I look back at the person I was. I look at the person I am now. Picking up the good and leaving behind the bad, I’m happy and proud with who I’ve become. Therefore, I can and will only move forward. I can’t believe I’m finally 21! It’s been such an experience growing into adulthood. I’m still growing and there’s still a lot to learn. I still have to get used to wrapping my mind around this silly game called Life. Anyway, here it is, 21 things I’ve learned, realized, and philosophized:
21. Realize the difference between false hope and real hope. ‘Nuff said.
20. “Reproduction is survival of the fittest.” Ryan Constantino. HAHAHAHAHAAH!
19. If something isn’t working out right now, it doesn’t mean you should give up. It’s just life’s way of saying you need to learn to be patient and work hard for it later.
18. Learn how to cope with your stress, your worries, and your doubts. Learn how to tame them. If you can do that, you can do anything.
17. Sometimes the things we love too much need to be taken away from us. It’s Life’s way of saying, “Hey, you need to focus on THIS right now. Not that.”
16. No one really knows what they’re doing in life. No one really knows how to make it in life. Stop worrying about everything having to be perfect all the time. Happiness is perfect. If you’re happy, nothing else should matter. It won’t always be easy trying to get that same happiness back. Appreciate the moment to the fullest.
15. Holding grudges are pointless. It keeps your heart hardened. Why would you continue to hurt yourself and the other person that way when letting go is so much easier? NO WORRY, MCFLURRY. \m/
14. Positive Thoughts=Positive Actions=Positive Rewards. Negatives can’t— WON’T phase me.
13. One of the BIGGEST exercises I’m learning: When solving a problem, ALWAYS search for answers from EVERY point of view. Not just mine. Think of why and how. But sometimes, it’s just better not to think at all. Why? Because we always tend to over think everything.
12. “The beginning is always the hardest.” I can’t even begin to stress how true that is. It’s true for everything. Starting a new job, moving to a new place, doing something you’re not used to, it’s gonna be a little or a lot overwhelming. STICK WITH IT. If it’s something you once dreamed of, stick to it with all your heart, no matter how much it hurts. If it works out, you come out stronger. If it doesn’t work out, you still come out stronger. It’s a win-win.
11. Sadly enough, people will always talk and have something to say. Even your friends. You’re friends aren’t always going to agree with everything you say or do. It’s human nature. Disagreeing doesn’t make you a bad friend, dishonesty does.
10. You’re bound to mess up, bound to make mistakes, bound to make wrong decisions. Those don’t define you as a person. It’s how you get back up and back on the right track that does. Be a man that rises above the ashes. Life is about tests, trials, and tribulations. If you never learn from your mistakes you’re gonna find yourself STUCK in the same damn silly situations.
9. Sometimes we dream so big that we feel it’s within reach. We tend to forget all the baby steps we have to take to get there. Set up smaller goals first to make it to the big leagues.
8. Versatility is highly important in life. It’s one of the basic foundations for getting far. You can’t have that “one-way” mentality and expect to do great things. Maybe you could, but it’ll be difficult.
7. Every once in a while, you’re gonna have to break away from your routines, at least for a bit. When you do the same things over and over again, you start to feel burnt out. Give yourself a break and a chance to miss your usuals. You come back a lot more grateful.
6. Truthfully, you’re bound to feel disappointed from almost everyone in your life, especially the ones you love the most. It takes a lot of strength and a lot of wisdom to decide when to shrug it off, when to fight for it, and when to kick it to the curb. Choose wisely.
5. Take a hard look at yourself. Take a good look at your priorities. Where do you want to be? What do you want to do? If what you’re prioritizing now is hindering you from reaching your goals, it might be best to leave it behind. Even if it’s something you’ve been doing for quite a while, and something you love doing, think about if it’s helping your future or slowing you down.
4. Never say anything was a waste of time. That’s like saying, “Oh man, that pie was delicious, but I’m gonna gain weight from it, so I’ll go throw it up now.” Every experience is a lesson learned. If you came from a bad situation, you learn to avoid particular things. If you came from a good situation, you learn what makes you happy and continue to push for it. Appreciate that. Nothing is a waste of time. What else would you do with your life anyway?
3. People don’t realize how important family is. Family will always be there for you. Sometimes it takes distance, time apart, or even a tragedy to realize how special that bond is. Never give up on family before it’s too late.
2. It’s a bit disappointing for myself because I love being a dreamer, but I’m beginning to look at life and love from a realists’ point of view. I’m learning not to expect so much from anyone. No one is obligated to make me feel good and feel happy 24/7. That’s why people say happiness comes from within. It’s the way you perceive things and the way you accept things. It’s your attitude towards situations that defines whether it’s good or bad. Bottom line, any situation can be a good one, you just have to let yourself see it and believe it.
1. Life is a lot about learning and relearning different types of situations that you’ve already been through. Life is about molding yourself into a better you. You can’t stay in one place and expect life to be perfect all the time. You’re gonna have to go through obstacles. You’re gonna have to take risks. You’re bound to be put in situations that make you feel uncomfortable. That’s how you grow. Don’t stay in one place forever. Get out and experience all there is to see, all there is to do, and all there is to know.
With Love, Kim
HOLY SHISHI MONKIES!!! WAS I LUCID DREAMING!??? OMG! I THINK I WAS!
Fuhhhh! I wanna write about it, but I have to get ready for work. T____________T hahaha.
La Dee Da
[Chelsea walks into the store for her shift.]
Me: Chelseaaa! :D Chelsehh! Chelsehh!
Chelsea: Hiiii!
Kristi: So cute. So tiny and moke.
Me: Hahahaha! Who? ,Chelsea?
Kristi: No, you!
Me: What!?? Hahahahaha! No, ‘cause when I was in San Diego, everybody talk so proper, so I felt like I had to too. But now that I’m home, I feel like I gotta go all out!
Both: HAHAHAHAHAAH!
It’s funny how different the mainland and the islands are. I can make a whole list of comparisons. I think even talking got a little difficult. I felt like I had to choose my words carefully in case no one would understand what I’m saying and mistake it for something different. LOL! After a while, it felt like, because of that, I wasn’t able to COMPLETELY be myself. I mean, I could, just not my island self. More vacation posts later!
