Long Overdue Thoughts
It seems like my journal as of lately has become merely a video blog of random things I like. I've been meaning to write something more substantial here but there never seems to be an appropriate, "discrete" moment to stop and reflect on everything. It also helps that I've been very content with my life (for the most part), and I tend to only write when I have something negative that I need to air out. Regardless, I'm going to make the effort right now to put some thoughts into an entry, if only for my own sake.
When I think about how far I've come in the past year or even few months I am amazed at how much I've grown. It's pointless to list everything - especially if I am continually growing and changing - but I'll just throw some of the more visible changes out there. I've started paying so much more attention to the news and current events now; it used to be like pulling teeth for me to keep up but now I do it effortlessly (I think me being bored online helps a lot). With the assistance of my dad I've started to dabble in stocks and made a nice amount of money - I just hope I don't lose any of it : )! I cook pretty much everyday and rarely go out to eat anymore. I'm now more cognizant of how ridiculous it is to spend money on ordering certain meals at a restaurant when I can just make something close to it and have it last a few days. I'm more inclined to do things on my own rather than just wait to have other people do it for me. Finally, I am no longer a label whore! I mean, I still appreciate good clothing designs, but I am not above going to Old Navy and picking up stuff from there that I like! My wardrobe mentality as of lately is to just keep everything simple and clean: good quality clothes that fit and accentuate you as a person without going too far to actually define who you are.
A big part of growing up really stems from the perspective on life that I've developed which in turn is what has been responsible for keeping me so content. I think one of the big things is that I'm so grounded now and I really appreciate the simple things in life:
- Running outside in the park in nice weather
- Doing laundry and listening to the sound of the washing machine
- Cooking and baking (I am so domestic...)
- Driving anywhere while listening to my favorite music (currently Utada Hikaru's HEART STATION - an amazing album that really describes the various ways I feel about life so much that I started working on a review that I might post in the future.)
- Going to class (yes I can't believe I actually enjoy that)
- Playing on my Wii
- Etc.
On a final note I think it's funny that I kept any topics about my future (whether they are about goals, plans, wishes, etc.) to a minimum. I think it reflects that I've really learned to just enjoy the moment and make the most of it. I used to always run away from the present and look for ways to improve myself, but searching for things that are wrong in life is just no way to live.
When I think about how far I've come in the past year or even few months I am amazed at how much I've grown. It's pointless to list everything - especially if I am continually growing and changing - but I'll just throw some of the more visible changes out there. I've started paying so much more attention to the news and current events now; it used to be like pulling teeth for me to keep up but now I do it effortlessly (I think me being bored online helps a lot). With the assistance of my dad I've started to dabble in stocks and made a nice amount of money - I just hope I don't lose any of it : )! I cook pretty much everyday and rarely go out to eat anymore. I'm now more cognizant of how ridiculous it is to spend money on ordering certain meals at a restaurant when I can just make something close to it and have it last a few days. I'm more inclined to do things on my own rather than just wait to have other people do it for me. Finally, I am no longer a label whore! I mean, I still appreciate good clothing designs, but I am not above going to Old Navy and picking up stuff from there that I like! My wardrobe mentality as of lately is to just keep everything simple and clean: good quality clothes that fit and accentuate you as a person without going too far to actually define who you are.
A big part of growing up really stems from the perspective on life that I've developed which in turn is what has been responsible for keeping me so content. I think one of the big things is that I'm so grounded now and I really appreciate the simple things in life:
- Running outside in the park in nice weather
- Doing laundry and listening to the sound of the washing machine
- Cooking and baking (I am so domestic...)
- Driving anywhere while listening to my favorite music (currently Utada Hikaru's HEART STATION - an amazing album that really describes the various ways I feel about life so much that I started working on a review that I might post in the future.)
- Going to class (yes I can't believe I actually enjoy that)
- Playing on my Wii
- Etc.
On a final note I think it's funny that I kept any topics about my future (whether they are about goals, plans, wishes, etc.) to a minimum. I think it reflects that I've really learned to just enjoy the moment and make the most of it. I used to always run away from the present and look for ways to improve myself, but searching for things that are wrong in life is just no way to live.