As I reflect on the year, I can choose to focus on my unmet expectations and struggles or I can solely share the joys of this year. I choose to do both. Life is full of ups and downs. The good times....and the bad times are part of my journey. I truly believe that acknowledging … Continue reading This Year, I am grateful for my unemployment
I just want to take this moment to share my gratitude for my brother. A brother that I haven't seen in 18 months spent the Thanksgiving holiday with me. I was overjoyed. We had a lovely time together. We explored downtown Boston, visited Bunker Hill Monument, ate a lot, and laughed super hard (Sibling inside … Continue reading Feeling Grateful
It's been awhile since I've written and a blog post but I wanted to share the good things that has happened over the past few weeks. Firstly, I got to go home to see my friends and family for my bestie's wedding in Chicago. The wedding was so beautiful and the bride and groom were … Continue reading Update: Bestie’s Wedding
Happy Valentine's Day! For some, this day is a very special day for couples in loving happy relationships or it's a sweet day for mothers who may get a special treat from their sons. For others, it is hell. It is another reminder that they are single and alone. On February 14th, these people may … Continue reading Showing Love on Valentine’s Day
So this is it. I'm finally on my own. Like literally on my own. I wasn't dropped off at a college dorm. I'm not staying at a friend or a family member's home for a few months. I'm on my own in Boston. Update. I officially accepted the offer in Boston. Though I really wanted … Continue reading I’m on my own
At this moment, I'm at peace. I'm back in Chicago and I'm in my ma's living room basking in solitude. I'm enjoying the window view of blue skies and green trees. I'm so happy to be home with family. It's funny throughout this blog, I've complained about being stuck and feeling imprisoned in this place … Continue reading I’m so happy to be back!
Beware: This is a blog post of ramblings..... It has no order or purpose or special meaning. I've been M.I.A. Sometimes I disappear when I have a lot on my mind. Other times, I just let my thoughts flow through my finger tips and into the blogosphere. I think part of my disappearance is due … Continue reading A lot on my mind and ramblings about possibilities
Sorry, I've been M.I.A. I finished my happiness challenge for the month of April. I apologize for not giving you more timely updates. But overall, I think my happiness challenge worked! I did everything I mentioned on the list that improves happiness level. - I exercised at least seven minutes a day and as of … Continue reading Happy May!
Happy Easter!!! Hooray for me! A nice pat on the back for my completing a week of happiness challenge in which I blogged about last Sunday. If you look at my photo below, you will see that every day from Sunday, March 29th to Saturday, April 4th is checked marked. Yup! That's right. I did … Continue reading Happiness Challenge: Week 1 Completed!!!!
One of my besties sent me this awesome article entitled "10 Simple Things You Can Do Today That Will Make You Happier, Backed by Science" It had some great very easy tips on how small changes in your lifestyle can make huge transformations in your life. Here is the list: Exercising for at least 7 minutes … Continue reading Happiness Challenge
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