tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5388083075793880972023-11-15T08:20:34.154-08:00My safe havenLittle attributes of my Journey.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538808307579388097.post-8304823296311962642016-10-31T02:16:00.001-07:002016-10-31T05:34:47.748-07:00Inspiring Quotes from the Alchemist<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once in a lifetime a book comes along that you just love. A book
that you can’t stop talking about and one that you have to reread over
and over again. A book that you have to tell everyone to read because it
is that good. However, it’s not a book to be borrowed to friends
because it’s that precious to you and you fear it will be lost. </span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For me, and many others, 'The Alchemist' is that book. It is filled with so many amazing inspirational quotes and I am going to share my favourite of them with you.</span></span><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_865"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_864"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_437151"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in
the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a
happy man. Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life
is the moment we’re living now.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_864"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_437151"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“When each day is the same as the next, it’s because people fail to
recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day that the
sun rises.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_865"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“There is only one way to learn. It’s through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_865"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="quote_book_link_865"><i><img alt="Image result for best quotes from the alchemist" class="irc_mi iWvmTqhpHPDM-pQOPx8XEepE" height="375" src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/9038e5dbe1362b94270d8f6877c4d5b4/tumblr_mzbinrX0PS1svzbplo1_500.jpg" style="margin-top: 9px;" width="500" /> </i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_865"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho The Alchemist</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“There is only that moment, and the incredible certainty that
everything under the sun has been written by one hand only. It is the
hand that evokes love, and creates a twin soul for every person in the
world. Without such love, one’s dreams would have no meaning.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_865"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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“Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho The Alchemist</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Because, wherever your heart is, that is where you’ll find your treasure”<br />
– Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_865"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“That at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what’s
happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That´s the
world’s greatest lie.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_865"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I’m like everyone else – I see the world in terms of what I would like to see happen, not what actually does.”</span></span><br />
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― Paulo Coelho, <span id="quote_book_link_865"><i>The Alchemist</i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Eat when it’s time to eat. And move along when it’s time to move along.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho The Alchemist</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Why should I listen to my heart?” “Because you will never again be
able to keep it quiet. Even if you pretend not to have heard what it
tells you, it will always be there inside you, repeating to you what
you’re thinking about life and about the world.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho The Alchemist</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“You must always know what it is that you want.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho The Alchemist</span></span><br />
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“The secret is here in the present. If you pay attention to the
present, you can improve upon it. And, if you improve on the present,
what comes later will also be better. Forget about the future, and live
each day according to the teachings, confident that God loves his
children.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho The Alchemist</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Sometimes, it’s better to leave things as they are.”<br />
― Paulo Coelho The Alchemist</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I don't think i have met anyone who hasn't loved this book. Inccase you haven't read it, grab yourself a copy!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A beautiful week ahead.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks for stopping by,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lilian. </span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538808307579388097.post-59229035535949523912016-07-29T06:54:00.000-07:002016-10-31T01:40:57.519-07:00To my Bestfriend who moved away<h3 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">'</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">'A strong friendship doesn't need daily
conversation or being together. As long as the relationship lives in the
heart, true friends never part.'' ~ Unkno<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">w</span>n</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></i></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lord
knows how much i would give to have a meal with you. To hug you or even
just sit in silence with you. There are days i just want to call you
and talk. But i forget about your crazy schedule or call when you're
asleep. I am learning to count hours backwards before i call. Sometimes, i forget.
We get caught up in our lives and may end up not talking as much as the
past week or month. But when we do talk, nothing has changed. We catch
up for hours and laugh at the corniest and weirdest of things.</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><b>The Separate lives.</b></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">I keep reminding myself that we have separate lives every time i watch your snaps having all sorts of fun without me. I know you need to establish relationships there. I actually need you to, for days when you need that friend, who is actually there.. I am not worried of being replaced. But i always wish you were doing all those things with me.I have pretty good friends here as well. I can't wait for you to meet them! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>The Inevitable Change.</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I will probably get this job that demands everything in me. I will get home too tired. All i want is to take a shower and sleep. I will forget about our Tango date. I will call and find you driving. You will call back and find me asleep.</span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">You will want to tell me about this new guy but i will keep ranting about something that happened that really got to me. You will let me be and even forget about your news but still tell me later! </span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I know we’ll stay friends, even as we keep growing. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><b>The Little things.</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Oh<b> </b>the<b> </b>little things you do! I do not take for granted. How you follow up on that interview i had. Encourage me when all is going to shit. Motivate me to be a better person. Those little gifts you send mum when she's coming, beautiful words you write to me when I'm having a bad day.. I'm definitely keeping you in my life forever!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>The Support System. </b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">For years, we've had each other's backs. You were there for me as my world
crumbled, and you patiently put the pieces back into place. You've never
let me push you away, no matter how many walls i build wanting to be alone. You've
taken my angry words and returned them with proclamations of love. You
understand me in a way that others don't.Wherever you are, i know i have you.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><b>The love.</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">I love you, no matter how far away you are. I love you even when you read my texts and forget to reply. Even when we try to stay in touch and sometimes fail. Whether we talk once a month, or once in a fortnight, you're still my person! We are Family!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><b>The Countdown.</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">I can not wait to squeeze the life out of you when you're finally back in town. To take a million pictures with you since we don't get that privilege much. I will ditch everyone else to catch up on the moments we've missed. You keep saying you'll be home before i know it. I don't doubt that. I just cant wait!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">See you soon, <a href="https://web.facebook.com/swaembui">Colette Wambui</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538808307579388097.post-79431281242624391232015-12-16T05:18:00.000-08:002016-05-04T00:55:05.531-07:002015 Musings<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">I know it's been forever you guys but lemme try explain. See, here's the thing. This blog has been my safe haven. Where I come to vent and unwind when am having a rough patch. Yeah? But this year, 2015 has been nothing of that. It's been the best year yet! I kid you not. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">If I were to tell you guys of how good this year has been good to me, how God has had my back and been nothing but faithful, I'd go on and on. I don't want to bore you with any of that especially if you don't share the same sentiments as I about the year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">This by far was the happiest day! And having accomplished this with my friends made it even better. You know, we went through all this things together while in school, it was just the perfect climax, celebrating that day together. I remember when we were taking photos one of my friend was elated, her lips were twitching from all the smiling.. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Yes. One of the things that has me looking forward to next year is holding my niece but most of all, I can't wait to see my brother with her. Yes I know he's going to be a father and all, but seeing is believing. I can't wait to see her face, see who she takes after, watch her sleep.. Yes, I know - I should get my own! But until then, I'm gonna marvel at this one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Thing is, when I cut my hair, I wasn't sure what to do with it yet. It's just an impulsive decision I made and cut it overnight because I didn't want to change my mind in the morning. But now, I look back and it's the best decision I made! I have learnt my hair, how to care for it, it's needs, I now understand my hair better and I have grown to love my hair. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">I have learnt to let go of things that aren't worth it. I have learnt what being single and happy means. I have known who is there for me no matter how rough it gets. I have appreciated my family more and more, everything begins and ends with my brothers and parents! I have learnt to forgive. I have learnt to not worry about things I cannot control. I have learnt to compromise. I have learnt to take a day at a time and to enjoy the little things in life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">It would be ridiculous to leave this out especially because my brother thinks that nowadays my sentences begin with "You know in Dar.." but yeah, that place is beautiful and peaceful. Guys there are very cultured, their food is impeccable and they sure do know how to throw a party! I could write paragraphs about my little stay there but I'll just put it in seven words - I had the time of my life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When you care about a person, you see them in a way that is often inaccurate. Sometimes what and who we think a person is doesn't match up to who they are in reality. It’s easy </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">to put on rose-colored glasses when we love </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">someone. To overlook their flaws and imperfections. This is not necessarily wrong. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">No one is perfect, and in order to succeed in </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">a relationship you have to be willing to love </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">someone despite their faults. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Everyone deserves a person who loves them </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">unconditionally, even at their worst. A person who wants to see them smile and laugh. Who will listen to their complaints, their hopes, and their dreams. Who will laugh at even the corniest jokes. If you aren't being treated like you are amazing and worthy, something is wrong. Because you are beautiful and smart and remarkable. If you’re with someone who doesn’t see this in you, you are settling for less than you deserve. And you should stop.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I know it’s hard. Really damn hard. You make excuses and justifications. You blame yourself. You think if you could just change or try harder then maybe they will see how wonderful you are. Truth is, they won't. Don’t lose yourself trying to please someone else. Because there is someone out there that will not only accept you, but will love you for all that you are. Sure, you really like or love this person. You have a lot of fun with them and you care about them a lot. But if you are often left feeling let down or as if they don't care about you just as much, why settle for that?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">More than likely, the reason you are not getting what you deserve isn’t your fault. It </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">has nothing to do with you. That other person </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">probably isn’t ready to give you what you need. Or maybe you just aren’t right for each other. That isn’t on you. That doesn’t mean you’re any less fun. Just because someone fails to see your value doesn't decrease your worth. Remember that. Tell yourself that over and over and then summon up the courage to walk away. It’s going to hurt like hell. You are going to feel damaged and depressed. There will be times you beat yourself up and blame yourself and your shortcomings, but try not to. Remind yourself that all you’re doing is choosing not to settle for less than you deserve.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">You are gorgeous. You are smart. You are kind. You are generous. You are fun. You are witty. You are driven. You are creative. You are all sorts of wonderful things. Walk away from someone who doesn’t or can't appreciate these things. That way, when you come across someone who does, you’re not blind to it because you’re settling for less than you deserve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">9. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your sex life.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">As long as it happens with another consenting </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">adult, you don’t owe anyone an explanation for </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">where, when and how you conduct your sex life. You can wait for marriage, try one-night stands or experiment with same sex encounters to your heart’s pleasure and still not have to explain your sexual preferences to anybody.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Sometimes circumstances force us to choose </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">between work and “having a life.” The decision is not always easy and you might end up choosing work, not because you don’t care about your family or social life, but because you are working on something that will give you security in the future. Either way, you don’t owe others an explanation for choosing a career over your personal life (or vice versa) as long as you are confident about what you are doing and why you are doing it.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">11. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your religious or political views.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, Catholic, Protestant or Muslim, that is your own personal choice. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for why you are what you are and believe what you believe. If someone can’t accept you for who you are, that is their personal dogma—not yours.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">12. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for being single.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Whether you are single by design or by default that is nobody’s business. Being single is not a </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">personality disorder. You are free to be in a </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">relationship or not. Besides, you are far more than your relationship status and singlehood is just one of those social labels no one should really care about.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">13. You don’t owe anyone a date just because they asked.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Someone might be nice, good looking and you may even be a little interested, but you don’t owe them a date just because they ask. If you feel deep down you don’t want to go on that date, then don’t. You may offer a reason for declining, but keep it brief and stick to your decision.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">14. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your decision about marriage.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Whether or not you choose to get married and </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">have kids or stay unmarried and be childfree, that is your own personal decision. Even your mom who is dying for grandchildren should understand that marriage is a personal decision and not suited for everyone. She should respect your decision about it no matter how hard it is to swallow.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">15. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your relationship choices.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Sometimes people make inappropriate commentary about your romantic relationship(s), which is really none of their business. You might overhear comments like you are not the “perfect couple” or you should find someone else. However, you are not answerable to anyone but yourself for your </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">relationship choices. Live your life and never, ever leave or stay in a relationship just because someone else says you have to. Make your own mistakes if you must, but learn from them always.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">✌✌✌</span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538808307579388097.post-69879158920508659342014-11-06T04:52:00.001-08:002016-07-21T01:14:34.389-07:00Snippets of my believes<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe the sun
shines after the rain<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe if you
don’t get hurt, you’ll never gain<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe in not
doing things the easy way<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">I believe being
selfish </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">doesn't</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> pay<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe in
love<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe
revenge is not right<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe that
first impression lasts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">And there is
nothing better than a good laugh<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe dreams
do come true<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe there
is destiny for me and you<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe good
things come to those who wait<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe love
never arrives too late<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe in
second chances<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe that faith is all you need<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe that
time is a companion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">And the enemy
uses those things you are insecure about<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe
something good comes from something bad<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe that
for tears of happiness, there are tears of sadness<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe
everyone has a guardian angel<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">And the good you
do, will be rewarded well<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe
sometimes, there is no explanation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe money can’t
buy peoples affection<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe you don’t
know what you have till it’s gone<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">And a new day
arrives with every dawn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe a
smile can be contagious<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe in
being very outrageous<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe living
with no regrets<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe that
life is as good as it gets<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe that
God watches over us<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe the little
things are worth the fuss<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe you
have each friend for a reason<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe you
get what you deserve<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe family
comes first<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe we
should live in harmony<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe in
making the most of a beautiful day<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">And it’s not the
end till everything is okay<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe
absence makes the heart grow fonder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe you’ll
loose if you sit and wonder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I believe every
experience teaches us a lesson</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">And everything
you go through is for a reason</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538808307579388097.post-75228420727311520372014-08-27T06:34:00.001-07:002016-05-04T00:32:51.562-07:00Of good things ending too soon<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I just got here. I just got accustomed to this beautiful people. I just got to know them. We were just getting comfortable. This blissful friendship just began. When all was turning out perfectly I'm meant to leave? Seriously, how unjust is life sometimes? My intern-ship ends on Friday and I am not ready to leave. It feels like I just got here. There was a requisition for extension but with classes, a project and work, I can’t handle. Mainly because working hours are strictly 7.30 to 5 but under different circumstances, I’d choose to stick around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I take a lot of time to open up. I am very outgoing and social but when am in a new environment, I am awfully quiet and reserved. I study people before unleashing. Okay, that sounds a little dramatic but true story. My first month wasn't exactly fun. I enjoyed being swamped in work as hours would go by faster. I even skipped lunch because I hate eating alone and of course wouldn't join a couple of strangers at their table, I had no friends yet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I met some comrades here which made the getting to know other people part smooth. I started saying hi to more guys on the corridor and in two months I had made a couple of friends. Colleagues from my office are very warm and welcoming. All of them; not a single one is unpleasant or mean. Am a little short so some people see me as fragile and feeble which is very annoying but an advantage sometimes. I’ll probably talk about that in a different post sometime.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Now back to my size, all of my colleagues are parents and every day, there’s always a story on what one of the kids did or didn't do. Now the story telling time is when my boss is not in. He’s not exactly vicious because I have seen worse but he gets easily angered and believe me, you don’t want him in a bad mood. Lest, he will spread the virus and everyone gets dull and gloomy. So amidst the laughter and stories, they ask for my opinion. Yes, they ask what I think they should do. They try to understand their kids which I find amazing. Though kids these days are a handful!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">So now everyone keeps wondering how this is my last week yet orientation was just the other day. It’s funny how two weeks ago I was looking forward to Friday and now, I don’t want it to get here yet. Yes there have been days I got weary and I just wanted to quit. But in those days I got to laugh and interact with these people and as much as all I wanted to do was sleep when I got home, I gained a lot of things from their experiences and exposure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">So today, I’ll do something different. You know how sometimes in life you wish you were something different so you could influence things towards a certain direction? This post is about that. There’s this question that’s asked in almost all managerial interviews; if you were an animal, what would you be and why? Now since you've probably thought of that, I came up with these 10 random things in life that I would be if asked to choose. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">As it happens, I fear that may be happening to me in my circles. There are people I literally grew up with; I haven’t spoken to this year. It’s nothing personal really because if we were to bump into each other on the streets, we’d talk and talk about everything we've missed. But that need to look for each other is not there. I have been a little busy lately and I like spending my weekends at home, by myself. So when the girls call for a night out or whatever as long as it involves dressing up and leaving the house, I think twice. Unless it had been planned earlier and I just can’t bail, you know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I wrote this piece two years ago. How blind and naive can a person be? Really? Am not saying this because am angry or at some point hope things turned out differently. But seriously, do you see how disillusioned I was? You see why I said I needed this? Because now I know better. I see things from a different perspective. I know there's more to life than just love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Here's what I think, your happiness should not be dependant on your partner. Because happiness comes from within you. You do not need each other to be truly happy, complete or emotionally whole. Truth is, my heart aches from a lost love. I get sad and miserable when I think about it but I am happy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;">Sometimes I cry. I cry because I feel I have no control. I feel like the choice isn’t mine. Like everything is in someone else’s hands and I am just an unwilling participant. Like I know what I want but I also know am not going to get it no matter what I do. I cry when am angry. I cry when I sense oppression from forces I can’t control. But even more, I cry because I am a good person stuck in an adverse situation. I feel like I don’t deserve what’s happening to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;">I have always been able to lash out and express myself whenever am dissatisfied with anything. I have been comforting in the thought that, at least I tried. It’s taken me a minute to get here, but I guess these are things that come with love. I’ve recently been through one of those moments, when you wish you never born, or were born under different circumstances, or life took a different direction. In that moment, I feel like there’s more on my shoulders than they can bear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;">There are a lot of things that are right with my life, but I think the one thing that’s wrong with it, the biggest thing, is that my life is not a movie. And that I don’t write the scripts. If I did, it would be a fairytale of unicorns and happy endings. At the end of the day, everyone deserves to be happy. Everyone’s not perfect, not even close but you’ll always be perfect to someone’s eyes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;">I guess you really can’t have it all, all the time. We all have a dark cloud hanging over our heads. I know it serves a purpose. I know certain darkness is needed to see the stars. But then, I also know those stars are not bright enough to overcome it.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538808307579388097.post-70834216615329805512014-07-10T06:55:00.004-07:002016-05-04T00:40:07.495-07:00Perpetual gratitude<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Every not so often, I sit back and reflect on things that matter. Like myself and occasionally, other people who have made an impact in my life and about my God. Today was one of those days. It got me appreciating a great deal of things that God has brought my way. There are a few things I have asked for that haven't come through but I am at a happy place with what I have. So here are a few thoughts and things that i have unending gratitude towards.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Being the only girl in an all boy family (not that they can make a football team) comes with various boons. They know all the good food in all the good places. They have cute friends that you can stare at when you are feeling blue. They always come through for you whenever you need them. They are just a call away when you need to laugh and vent, or just talk. It is the forever kind of love. My brothers are my people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Let me tell you a little something about my Father. First, he is the best dad I could ever have. He’s the epitome of cool, calm and collected, very easy going and never fussy about stuff. Second, he speaks his mind and doesn't sugar coat anything he says, which now makes him the most genuine person I know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My mother, (God bless her beautiful soul) is the most loving & caring person I know. Maybe its the nature of all mothers but this woman is the best thing that has happened to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My parents are very open minded. They have grown with us in all ways especially our thinking and changes in today's culture. This makes them very accommodating and easy to talk to. Their age and experience assures me they are always right. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You know how tricky this friendship business is since not everyone has your best interest at heart. But then again, try having no friends and you will appreciate the value of the dysfunctional relationships you have. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There are people out there who know the color of my tears, have seen me drool in my sleep, probably heard me fart, continued to love me when my hair was a hot mess (like now), listen to me whimper and laughed at my very dry jokes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Then there are those who make fun of me, know my weaknesses and tag at them until they become strengths, get my foolishness and appreciate my blondness. I may not talk to them everyday, but when I do, its the best day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Give credit where it's due and the Lord is really where all credit in my life is due. I have stopped worrying about things too much. He taught me that. I sometimes get worried I'll miss the bus to work in the morning, then I whisper a small, hurried but very scared prayer and he comes through. Or I think my cash won't make it through the month (because I buy almost everything and anything), then something out of my good deeds pays back (good begets good people!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There are those days that things just fall into place and I know It was him. There are those that I totally give up but my faith keeps hoping and believing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There are a lot of big prayers I have said too over the years, that have been answered gradually.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Then I started thanking him for the answered prayers and for the smaller things that I may have taken for granted. It's amazing how great he is. This little things give me enough happiness and so much gratitude.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It has been quite a journey of self growth and lessons but I appreciate who I have become, how far I have come. You know when people say "You are stronger than you think"? It helps to believe them. I did not know how much I was capable of doing, of taking, of feeling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It has taken me a journey to get to where I am, and I am glad I held on...although barely. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I am glad I can look back and appreciate myself for who I am. I don't ask too much of myself any more. I appreciate my limits and I also know when to challenge them. I sleep when I need to, I shut up when I'm required to. I am proud of who I am and I know good things await me.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538808307579388097.post-71655507602023084822014-07-08T22:47:00.001-07:002016-07-21T01:18:08.055-07:00The year so far<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The other day, my brother asked me "Njesh, this has been your best holiday right?" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Truth is, it has been a great couple of months where everything has been great. I wouldn't exactly call it a holiday but brother, it has been fine! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I got internship at this organization and after the first day I had already told my dad that I wouldn't dream of working there because the rules were too many and being in the HR department makes it even harder not to abide by not forgetting the supervisor who made the whole thing look like a nightmare. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">After two weeks I was home. This people took me and made me one of their own. I got comfortable working here and they never made me feel like I do not belong. Ave even been wondering what happens after the three months. Of course there is this lady that I have grown to love so we'll definitely keep in touch but really? That's it? They all going to be people I used to know? But who knows, they may be really useful when I venture into the job market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Working here has been a real first hand experience. I have had the privilege to attend meetings with big people and address key issues facing employees and the organization, I have done long listing and shortlisting of new hires, I have been present in interviews and have learnt a whole lot on interviews that should be a great help for me when I get there. The work load is humongous as there is always something to do but now more than ever I am convinced that HR is my line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have made new friends, I was surprised too at how fast I can blend in a new environment. I have been interacting with the older folks mainly and they have shared their wisdom with me. There is this lady who looks so young, like in her late twenties but she is actually in her early forties with two kids. It has been a give and take relationship as we talk a lot and share our life experiences together. She is a very warm person and I tell her that when I grow up I'd like to follow in her steps. She seems to have it all figured out you know.. In terms of career, family, faith, fashion.. She says she sees herself in me twenty years ago. Probably why we get along so well :-D</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The best part is I don't use the allowance I get as the company bus picks and drops me off and my dad gives me lunch money :-) cool right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Yes, am saving up for days when I'll actually need the money like next year; after school. I have heard enough tales of how life after school is different and dry so am working really hard not to share the cliche too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Of course things haven't been exactly perfect. There have been a few rocks on my path especially because I am an emotional junkie but I prefer to look at the positive side of things and what life has to offer. Besides, I know that God is always looking out for me. Things may not exactly go as we plan but I believe God's way is best and whatever we go through, it is meant to make us better in the long run. There are days that I get really weary but going home to my parents and brothers (sometimes) makes it worthwhile.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well, this has not been a very great year for me. I think
last year was better but hey… at least I could say am getting tougher. Life can
be pretty much unfair sometimes so I have learnt to get by, regardless the
situation. This has been the year that I have done a couple of things on my
own. You know when things come and as much as people say they are there you are
still by yourself? This has been that year for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In terms of education, this has been an incredibly good year
for me. My grades have been great which gives me this satisfying feeling. Even
when everything else may seem impossible and I still get to put it aside and
concentrate with school, that is good enough for me. One thing I know is of all
things I can mess up, this is not one of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> My love life has been pretty bumpy. This has been the year we've had the best moments together and the sulkiest ones. Most of all, this is
the year we have made the best memories together and I have grown deeper in
love which I do not know if it’s a good thing or a bad thing. We clocked a year
on September 15 and as much as it is a lot of work sometimes, it sure is worth. I hope just like
wine, it will get better with time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This has been the year I have established friendships. You
know how you can have so many friends who come with seasons? I have identified
the ones who are here to stay regardless of the weather. I made up with my best
friend and I have added two or three amazing friends in my life. I have had a
few fallouts with old friends...if they don’t add value in your life, why keep
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> My favourite person graduated this year. After 5 years of
school, he finally finished. God has been good to him and things are just
getting better. I pray next year will be full of opportunities for him to grow.
My relationship with mum has been great this year. We have become really close
and basically talk about everything and anything. Dad has been incredibly
supportive. He took me to this dermatologist that made my face a lot better
than I can ever imagine. Of all things I can complain of, not my family. It is
the best gift that God has given me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> This is the year I have been more outgoing and adventurous.
I have attended a couple of events with friends that were filled with joy and
laughter. I have gone to places I have never been and I plan to keep this up since the experiences were extra ordinary. There was excess of retail therapy
this year. I shopped a lot, to some extent excessively, especially when I had
things going on and needed to get my mind away. I sincerely hope next year will
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> I have been very emotional this year. I have cried a lot…in
funerals and situations I have been in. It has been a very rough year for
self-growth. It’s where I have learnt not to rely much on people or expect much
from them for less disappointment. I have learnt to survive on my own without
much dependency and the greatest things I have learnt this year is that God
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. He has to be a good cook. Not that am a lousy cook…I am great in the kitchen (so ave been told) but I need a man who helps me out once in a while. Someone who will make me food as I keep him company in the kitchen. I hate it when a man is on the sofa, getting comfortable while am working my ass off to make him a meal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2.He has to be a geek. I just found out am attracted to geeks, yes those nerdy men who wear spectacles, that everyone loves to peek on. (A good number of my friends think am such a blonde) I hate reading school books and sci-fi movies scare me to death. A geek is the exact opposite that would mean we have a lot more to talk about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3.He should not talk a lot. I talk too much, so i need a man who will listen to me when i talk. I mean how would we cope if we both talked a lot? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. He has to hate soccer. I hate fighting with my brothers as they watch some grown men chasing after a round piece of leather. I don’t want to sacrifice good TV shows any more for football.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. He has to be able to take care of me. By this i mean he has to be financially endowed, he doesn't have to be on the Forbes list but he also should not make taking me to java for a mug of Dawa (hot lemon and honey) such a big deal. Am a woman and where i come from its the men who pay the bills and the women use their salaries to do their hair, nails and to fuel their expensive shopping baskets. Though I wouldn't mind chipping in once in a while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. He has to be well read. By this I just don’t mean a man who went to school . I mean a man who is up to date with the happenings of this world. Am behind on some of this things so i need a man who can inform me as i caress his ego. A man when the president invites us for dinner he wont keep quiet the whole time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. A man with taste for the fine things in life. By this i mean a man who is not stingy. A man who does not think that money was meant to stay in the bank. A man with the taste for fine things in life is a man who is not afraid to spend his money on his woman or himself. A man who appreciates good scents , fine dinning but at the same time is able to make investments for the future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. A well groomed man.By well groomed i don’t mean having a manicure and a pedicure every week, i just mean that I don’t want a man whose socks smell worse than the garbage truck. I need a man who is able to take care of himself, who has a sense of style and who knows when its time to visit the barber. A man who when i walk around town town with him i don’t have to walk at least three steps ahead so that it doesn't look like we are together, i need a man who i can gladly hold his hand without wanting the ground to swallow me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">9. A gentle man. By this i mean a man who will let me enter the matatu before him, or he will push those annoying women with huge handbags away so that i can enter. A man who will open doors for me, a man who will make me feel like the most special woman in the world, a man who will make me smile when i think of him . A man who will understand that in a relationship it just not about him, its about us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">10. Finally i need a man who has his act together, by this i mean confidence and a man whose insecurities are relevant not trashy. A man who will accept he has a woman like me ( am pretty, but do i say ) in his life and will not yell at every man who takes a glance at me or blame me when they look at me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But then again, Perfect men don’t exist. Appreciate what you have and turn it into what you want.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538808307579388097.post-6501466860004805162013-09-01T09:06:00.003-07:002016-05-04T00:41:04.476-07:00Misguided Fate<div class="ajy" style="text-align: justify;">
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a few minutes to one when my phone vibrates. I stretch my hand to find
it wondering who is calling me this late on a Monday night. It my girl
Faith so i pick up without hesitation. I try to find words from my sleep
to start a conversation and find out whats going on but she doesn't let
me. She blurts out crying calling my name. I panic i mean, i have never
heard her cry for six years. I sit up and listen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">She tells me that her sister has texted her that there are robbers in
their home and she should call the police. My heart sunk when she said
that her dad had been stubbed. I asked a couple of questions to get the
details right but she had an incoming call and had to hung up so she
couldn't answer much. All of a sudden, i was numb and cold my thoughts
wandering. There wasn't much i could do at the time so i whispered a
prayer and somehow managed to go back to sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I woke up confused, to some extent hoping i was dreaming. I check for
any messages, there're none so i turn my data on to check my Whatsapp.
Then i get a text from Faith "Hey, my dad is dead." I note she's online
so i get myself to text her back, to say something and for the first
time in a long time i didn't know what to say. I was paralyzed and
emotional with so many questions and thoughts but then it hit me if that
is what i felt, what about her? I needed to be there for this girl who
is ever smiling and jovial. The optimistic and non-judgmental Faith.
She always gives me a reason to hold on, to keep trying and believing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Oh my God, how will i face her? What will i say to her? What does
someone do in this kind of situations? I have never been here, where
someone so close to me losses someone who is their world. I knew how
much she looked up to her father, how much she adored him. He was the center of her world. You know girls and their fathers. I needed to do
something other than stare at my walls with my emotions all over. I took
a shower and headed for class. On my way, i called Faith. I wanted to
know what had happened again detail by detail. As i said, i have never
been in such a situation before. I was totally clueless so i did what i
thought right. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I wasn't really paying attention (who would anyway after having such a
morning?) so class was over in no time. I had a missed call from mom as
she had heard what had happened and wanted to know if i knew. She said
"I am so sorry about your friend's dad." This words made me cry. Poor
Faith, she doesn't deserve this. What happens now? I knew the depth of
my mum's words was much more profound than i thought. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Immediately after class, i left to go see Faith. She needed me and i
needed to be there for her. I could see cars parked outside their home
and grief struck me. I was afraid to go in, to see her, the mother and
the entire family. I didn't know what to take so i sent her credit, she
needed to talk to her friends, and an energy drink, she probably hadn't
put anything in her mouth since.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">She hugged me with so much love, she seemed okay or rather she was being
strong. I met the boyfriend, finally...though i wished it was under
different circumstances. I had heard so much about him that it was about
time. Am glad i wasn't disappointed. We talked a little and got into
the compound. There were a number of people scattered in groups. Some
were talking, others were crying while others were in silence deep in
thought. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My entire life, i hadn't been in such a situation. There was so
much sorrow in these people's faces, they were sad. Something they
cherished had been taken away from them. I couldn't stop asking why. No
one deserves being robbed of their beloved by another human being. They
looked shuttered, lost and deprived. All i could do was to pray to God
to help that beautiful family to accept the things they cannot change.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538808307579388097.post-45595402224079079742013-07-28T10:19:00.003-07:002015-12-16T05:57:01.679-08:00The bitter truth<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I am at the point in my life where things are neither good nor bad. Although it can be better, it can also be worse. So I can’t look at anything with a purely pessimistic or optimistic point of view. It’s that point in life where you just have to keep your head up high, forge forward and only hope for the best. You keep your fingers crossed hoping that someday you’ll catch that happiness you tried so hard to hold in your grasp. That’s the thing about happiness, it’s fleeting. Like that firefly you try to capture and no matter how many times you waver, trying to clasp it in your hands, it never wants to be kept.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Things are sweeter when they are lost. I know because i wanted something so bad, it was the only thing that i ever wanted and as soon as i got it...it turned to dust in my hands. Am sure we've all been there. Where we've lost something that meant so much and didn't know where to start, how to go about it: whether to hold onto or let go. Truth is, there's only too much one can take. There comes a point where no matter how much you love someone, you just have to let go.</span></div>
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Am still of the opinion that if you truly love someone, you should stay and work things out no matter what. Lets say you choose to leave, time passes by and you actually meet someone... no relationship is perfect. You will fight and have weird and stupid arguments. Some will be pretty serious that you'll want out. So whats the point of leaving yet you're not really solving anything? I mean, the same problems you're having in your present relationship maybe still be the ones you'll have in your next. Men aren't that different from each other. Even really good men are selfish in their own twisted ways. The better part of my life, i have lived with men so take my word for it: same monkey, different forest. Still, you can work things out yes...but whats the point of staying if you're always fighting about the same thing over and over? Fight everyday if you have to but over different things. It gets exhausting...and you start thinking if this is where you should really be.</div>
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If you cant let go (for the right reasons of course) keep him as a friend. Move on with your life, accept things as they come. Its true, everything happens for a reason. Maybe he's still the one its just not the right time or maybe letting go is the best decision you'll ever make, you just never know until you take a step. I firmly believe that if something is meant to be, it will...regardless. Life is beautiful, remember the memories but keep going. I have learnt that its okay not to get what you always want in life and if you expect the world to be fair to you because you have been fair to it, you are fooling yourself. It is like expecting a lion not to eat you because you didn't eat it.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538808307579388097.post-83292007873716407232013-07-24T08:45:00.000-07:002016-05-04T00:41:55.850-07:00Story of my Heart<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This
is the first and last time I'll probably write this uh...whatever. Am
writing this as a way of venting or letting go. Anyway, I met a guy.
Yeah...I know, a little cliche right? Probably..but
hey, everyone has a story. Here goes mine;</span></span></div>
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with in my own skin. He wasn't perfect, no. He'd do things that made me
feel like pushing him down the stairs but i was in love. If you've been
there, you'd understand what am talking about.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So this guy, i knew he was the one. I have been in relationships before
but i knew this was it. We were together for 11months and then things
got complicated. I honestly do not know what really happened but it
turns out we weren't in the same page on things anymore. It got to a
point, am not sure we were even in the same book.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Am sure you've had that line before right? Yes, things got complicated. So
much was on the way...friends, pride, rumors, compromise...sighs.
Well, they say if its true love, things will somehow workout but in my
story things turned out differently.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">See, boyfriend wasn't the kind to face things. If something happened and
i don't bring it on the table, we would never talk about it. Unless, it
was something i did that's been bothering him and he just can't
overlook. I on the other hand, am confrontational. So every time he
tripped or did something i didn't like, we'd have to talk about it. For
those who know me well, they know i get a little rude and sarcastic if
pushed to the wall. Apparently, boyfriend didn't like that so you can
imagine. There was even a time he wanted out because he thought he
wasn't good enough and he couldn't make me happy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Somehow, we worked things out. I wasn't willing to let our fall out be
on me so i started embracing things. Things like men forget. Even when
you are a priority in their life, they will forget to bring something
you sent, plans you made for the weekend and dates. They will forget
your anniversary, your brother's graduation, when you first did
something together...bottom line, men forget.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Other than that, i started overlooking the little things he'd do. We
were both a little too comfortable with each other so he'd say or do
things he does with his guys which would get to me. Things like making
fun of how short i am (yes...if you're short, you probably understand
how annoying it is.) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We were fine, really fine. We had been through so much i thought
we'd conquer anything together. He had met family, friends and everyone
knew he was a part of my life. If i were to list the things we've gone
through you'd probably say we deserve to be happy together, but no. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Boyfriend tripped and i flipped. I was so mad that i didn't want to see
his face. I didn't speak to him for a week but after analyzing and over
thinking things through, i forgave him. I mean no one is perfect and
this guy, he is the love of my life. I don't know if things went back to
normal, but we were okay for a moment.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Then one morning, he made a statement. A statement that made me think,
actually over think (I do that a lot anyway.) He says that it came out
wrong but thing is, it bothered me. I believe after being together for
such a time, you are supposed to know things that you should do and shouldn't do
in a relationship. Don't say something stupid and then be like "babe, am
sorry it came out wrong" No, you do not get to do that! So i
overreacted. I gave him back the keys to his place and told him to let
me go. Thing is, he wasn't supposed to let go. But he did...now am just there.</span></span></div>
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