Guess what? :) Yup, it's the last day of the school this year! Yay!...I still have another six months left. But at the same time, it's very exciting. I'm starting my own movie, music video, and other things that I can't wait to go through with.
Today was a nice day. I got to spend it with my favorite people and it was really sweet. Although I didn't get too much done, I did get a critical shot for my movie in; that compensated for my lack of productivity for the past few days. Maybe weeks...months? I don't know. I just don't feel up to it anymore.
Anyway, thanks to special someone, that shot is done and can be put in the trailer. I am very excited about and cannot wait to be done because it is awesome. But I must do Christmas shopping and gifts as I have not done them yet. Clean my room, my desk, my computer, my life, everything. I am honestly a mess. Once I get myself cleaned up, I can wipe my slate clean and start afresh in the coming New Year.
Good night and sweet dreams; I am going to start a dream journal now. Toodles.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
What has our world become?
I remember in childhood, everything was amazing. Life was easy. Nothing was troubling, unless you forgot your lunch at home or something.
But as you grow older, you realize how messed up this world is. Honestly, we are one messed up civilization. If you believe that animals are cannibals or if they eat each other, it's messed up, think again.
I would rather be eaten by my father (some lions eat their babies) than live through what many young teenagers go through.
I see friends, classmates, people I do not know, go through emotional suffering and abuse. That alone can kill anyone faster than any bacteria.
What makes us different from other animals is our compassion, our love, our affection, all which are more emotional than any other species that we know of. Yet we use that to our advantage, to hurt, to destroy others. Why do we do this?
Does it not make you want to cry when you see something like this happen? Why can we not see what monsters we have become? We laugh when someone else is the one being bullied. We giggle and make rude comments behind their backs. But in turn, what if it is us who are the victim? How will that work out? What would we feel?
Do you know what it means to be the one being hurt? The one who you have no one to talk to, no one to love, no one to care about? No one who cares about you? It hurts. And that destroys us. Destroys many of us.
I am going to start taking a stand. Stop what we have become. It is not too late to turn around. It's never too late. If we all start taking a stance now, we may have a chance to do something, change something. The question is: Are you willing to take that chance?
This boy did. Even if the video is fake, it still makes the same point: Bullying is not a simple thing. He made an impact regarding the issue of bullying that many would not dare to try. There were both positive and negative responses but that is not the point. He did something no one else tried to do. He touched the heart of many people, angered many others. The video has gone viral. He led the way to change the world. And I am going to join him. Are you with me?
But as you grow older, you realize how messed up this world is. Honestly, we are one messed up civilization. If you believe that animals are cannibals or if they eat each other, it's messed up, think again.
I would rather be eaten by my father (some lions eat their babies) than live through what many young teenagers go through.
I see friends, classmates, people I do not know, go through emotional suffering and abuse. That alone can kill anyone faster than any bacteria.
What makes us different from other animals is our compassion, our love, our affection, all which are more emotional than any other species that we know of. Yet we use that to our advantage, to hurt, to destroy others. Why do we do this?
Does it not make you want to cry when you see something like this happen? Why can we not see what monsters we have become? We laugh when someone else is the one being bullied. We giggle and make rude comments behind their backs. But in turn, what if it is us who are the victim? How will that work out? What would we feel?
Do you know what it means to be the one being hurt? The one who you have no one to talk to, no one to love, no one to care about? No one who cares about you? It hurts. And that destroys us. Destroys many of us.
I am going to start taking a stand. Stop what we have become. It is not too late to turn around. It's never too late. If we all start taking a stance now, we may have a chance to do something, change something. The question is: Are you willing to take that chance?
This boy did. Even if the video is fake, it still makes the same point: Bullying is not a simple thing. He made an impact regarding the issue of bullying that many would not dare to try. There were both positive and negative responses but that is not the point. He did something no one else tried to do. He touched the heart of many people, angered many others. The video has gone viral. He led the way to change the world. And I am going to join him. Are you with me?
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Push Back
Remember when we learned that "an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind"? Gandhi said that. And I totally agree. If everyone could all just take a step back and not get into clashes, it would most definitely be wonderful.
But sometimes, it just doesn't work like that. Sometimes, they are the people who push you. And they keep on pushing you.
"Sometimes, life throws curveballs. But then, determination steps in and says, 'Let's play ball.'"
This little bit of advice? No matter how someone irks you beyond belief, never let them know that they go the best of you. THAT is the satisfaction they get when they push you (I know, because I have a younger sister who does JUST that...but I am a [censored word] so I push right back).
Don't let their actions affect you. It takes away all satisfaction they get from making you flip when you DON'T do as they predicted. Then, they just look stupid.
Cheers and have a wonderful day in this lovely October weather.
But sometimes, it just doesn't work like that. Sometimes, they are the people who push you. And they keep on pushing you.
"Sometimes, life throws curveballs. But then, determination steps in and says, 'Let's play ball.'"
This little bit of advice? No matter how someone irks you beyond belief, never let them know that they go the best of you. THAT is the satisfaction they get when they push you (I know, because I have a younger sister who does JUST that...but I am a [censored word] so I push right back).
Don't let their actions affect you. It takes away all satisfaction they get from making you flip when you DON'T do as they predicted. Then, they just look stupid.
Cheers and have a wonderful day in this lovely October weather.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Story
Everyone has a story. In fact, life itself is one. YOU are the author. However you want your story to go, write it. Weave it the way you want it to look. One setback; does not matter. Do not let the one thing push you back. Even if it's not one thing, even if it's failure after failure, disappointment after disappointment, don't give up.
"Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak. Sometimes it means you are strong enough to let go."
It's not the bottle half empty. It's the bottle half filled. Or cup. Whatever. It's your story. How do you want the ending to be like? What is the outcome?
All of it is in your hands. You are writing it. There is no one that can change your story for you. Unless you want them too. Even so, you are still in control. You're the main writer. You make all the calls. You tell them what YOU want them to do.
Even if you hit the bottom and you can't climb back up, think of it this way: When you are at your lowest, there is no where for you to go but up. No matter how long the journey or fight is, you will eventually go back up there. If you fight for it. If you sit and sulk and give up, your story will be left unwritten.
The saddest stories are not the ones with sad endings. It is the ones that never got finished. The ones that were given up half way.
Complete your story. Write it. Make it up. If reality is not the way you want it to be, change it. You are in control.
Little things turn into big things. Take everything one step at a time. Take all the blows one at a time. In fact, return them.
"If someone throws a rock at you, throw a flower back at them....but just make sure the flower is still in the pot."
Life is truly a story. And guess what? It is all yours. Now all you have to do is go write it.
"Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak. Sometimes it means you are strong enough to let go."
It's not the bottle half empty. It's the bottle half filled. Or cup. Whatever. It's your story. How do you want the ending to be like? What is the outcome?
All of it is in your hands. You are writing it. There is no one that can change your story for you. Unless you want them too. Even so, you are still in control. You're the main writer. You make all the calls. You tell them what YOU want them to do.
Even if you hit the bottom and you can't climb back up, think of it this way: When you are at your lowest, there is no where for you to go but up. No matter how long the journey or fight is, you will eventually go back up there. If you fight for it. If you sit and sulk and give up, your story will be left unwritten.
The saddest stories are not the ones with sad endings. It is the ones that never got finished. The ones that were given up half way.
Complete your story. Write it. Make it up. If reality is not the way you want it to be, change it. You are in control.
Little things turn into big things. Take everything one step at a time. Take all the blows one at a time. In fact, return them.
"If someone throws a rock at you, throw a flower back at them....but just make sure the flower is still in the pot."
Life is truly a story. And guess what? It is all yours. Now all you have to do is go write it.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Changing the World,...one statement at a time
I've come across a new mission. Lately, I've been playing this game: Restaurant Story (the app, not the facebook game). I know what you're thinking: No, this is not an advertisement or anything. They have neighbors stuff and all that thing on it and one day I was messaged with a quote (instead of the normal "tyb, thanks" or "3x tips").
"Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle."
It was just so simple. Nothing else was said. All there was, was just that one simple quote. As I perused more restaurants, I've discovered a lot of other owners leaving behind encouraging or merely inspiring quotes.
"Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle."
It was just so simple. Nothing else was said. All there was, was just that one simple quote. As I perused more restaurants, I've discovered a lot of other owners leaving behind encouraging or merely inspiring quotes.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Mundane Things that Satisfy Me
Everyone has that little thing that makes them go "OMG I am so happy!" ...or something like that. I have one too. ...okay fine. Maybe more than one, but it's still doesn't matter.
What matters is the one I am talking about now. In the 21st century, internet and computers rule our lives. Technology, in general, is the essence of humans. Of course, no other species have invented computers or other technological (sometimes not useful at all, but fun to have) devices. And as I continue rambling off about nothing, the mere waste of time and space I am using will irk you.
Fast forward to key point: Youtube. The Library of Congress for music. Videos. Other humorous things that occupy our time when we have so much other things we need to do. Congrats to the dude(s) who invented it. Time is of the essence. NOT anymore. Now we waste time on the internet doing nothing and simply enjoy doing nothing.
Right. Back to Youtube: mainly a youtube video in which I dearly commented on, trying to be humorous...but a little Freudian slip came out. Oops. Nevertheless, this clearly made my day.
Check it out: Top Comment
Is that not amazing? :D That is f(x)'s Nu ABO music video. If you want, go check it out and you would DEFINITELY agree with me. :)
What matters is the one I am talking about now. In the 21st century, internet and computers rule our lives. Technology, in general, is the essence of humans. Of course, no other species have invented computers or other technological (sometimes not useful at all, but fun to have) devices. And as I continue rambling off about nothing, the mere waste of time and space I am using will irk you.
Fast forward to key point: Youtube. The Library of Congress for music. Videos. Other humorous things that occupy our time when we have so much other things we need to do. Congrats to the dude(s) who invented it. Time is of the essence. NOT anymore. Now we waste time on the internet doing nothing and simply enjoy doing nothing.
Right. Back to Youtube: mainly a youtube video in which I dearly commented on, trying to be humorous...but a little Freudian slip came out. Oops. Nevertheless, this clearly made my day.
Check it out: Top Comment
Is that not amazing? :D That is f(x)'s Nu ABO music video. If you want, go check it out and you would DEFINITELY agree with me. :)
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Nine Eleven, Ten Years Later
Songs:
I Believe by Blessid Union of Souls
Where is the Love by Black Eyed "Peace"
When I'm Gone by 3 Doors Down
10 years ago, on this day, something happened in America that changed lives forever. I was only in first grade then, but I remember the horror my parents felt when they saw what was on the news. I lived as far from NY as I possibly could, but still my parents were determined that I stay home the next day. If a mere child on the West Coast was kept indoors due to something that happened on the East Coast, what do the people in the East Coast feel like?
9-11. A day that marked the beginning of two major wars, a torrent of anger and fury unleashed. From that day on, America lived cautiously, the security went up, our defense spending skyrocketed. Security checks became more frequent. Paranoia was present. Fear was here.
Fast-forward 10 years and here we are in 2011. A new "beginning" in a way. Osama bin Laden was dead. Obama is our new president. Bush is gone. Yet every year, the horror of this attack still lingers. Nearing the date of September 11, people start being more cautious. Tense. Prepared for the worst to happen.
"The past cannot be changed for it has already occurred. The best we can do is look into the future and learn from our past. Live life to the fullest as you do not know what may happen tomorrow." Remember 9/11.
I Believe by Blessid Union of Souls
Where is the Love by Black Eyed "Peace"
When I'm Gone by 3 Doors Down
10 years ago, on this day, something happened in America that changed lives forever. I was only in first grade then, but I remember the horror my parents felt when they saw what was on the news. I lived as far from NY as I possibly could, but still my parents were determined that I stay home the next day. If a mere child on the West Coast was kept indoors due to something that happened on the East Coast, what do the people in the East Coast feel like?
9-11. A day that marked the beginning of two major wars, a torrent of anger and fury unleashed. From that day on, America lived cautiously, the security went up, our defense spending skyrocketed. Security checks became more frequent. Paranoia was present. Fear was here.
Fast-forward 10 years and here we are in 2011. A new "beginning" in a way. Osama bin Laden was dead. Obama is our new president. Bush is gone. Yet every year, the horror of this attack still lingers. Nearing the date of September 11, people start being more cautious. Tense. Prepared for the worst to happen.
"The past cannot be changed for it has already occurred. The best we can do is look into the future and learn from our past. Live life to the fullest as you do not know what may happen tomorrow." Remember 9/11.
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