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Note to Self: Savour the Journey

The doors are always swinging. Some are swinging open, while others are swinging closed. The most challenging thought isn't knowing which one to run through, but to what life it will lead you into. These steps make up the history of your life. It's the not knowing...but then again, it's the thrill of the unknown. It's what keeps your hurt pounding, the hope of what lies beyond; like a book you just can't put down. The pages can't slip through your fingers fast enough. Do you ever stop to think whether it's about the process, the sweat, the journey - or hastening to the end? These doors are a part of our everyday life. No doubt about it. How ridiculous we must look from a bird's eye view. Running to and fro, about in circles. Sprinting through some doors. Stressing out and crying in front of other doors. Getting smacked in the face by some doors because we were just too stubborn to know any different. What do you do when you don't know which doors to go through? Why not ask Him (that is God) who sees the panoramic perspective of your life? After all, you only see the door right in front of your face!

I can certainly relate to this imagery. I find myself once again wondering which door to take in terms of a career. I'm at a standstill with opportunities that present themselves before me. With a diploma of Fashion Business under my belt, I find myself thinking "that's where it belongs for now". You can never stop exploring in life. I've always had a passion for experience, change, and trying new things. I find myself standing before new doors: Animal Biology, Communication Studies, Journalism, Photography, Fine Arts, and Dance. But then again, there is always that blank door, left untitled for what may arise out of the unexpected. I'll begin taking small steps to see which door unlocks, but in the meantime, I find peace in knowing that 'He holds the whole world in His hands'.

Note to self: Savour the journey.

a note from Ari

Some say good things come to those who wait

others call it fate

All I know is I've found someone great

maybe even a soulmate

I could feel it in my heart

like a piercing dart

I could see it from the start

like a timeless piece of art

Beautiful from inside out

you leave me doubt

to who you are

and who you will become

It just takes time

So listen to this rhyme

As you grow older

Try to grow bolder

With every day that goes by

You always have to try

And sometimes when trying

you will be laughing

other times you will be crying

And although people will ask us why

Why do you try

The answer is simple

Whether for love or for strife

Career of just every day life

If you're not constantly trying

You're slowly dying

So just remember to turn that frown

upside down and know that one

day you will wear the crown

and be renown

Vote for Me!!!

After much hard work by both Ari (producer) and myself, my video application for 'the best job in the world' is finally up on islandreefjob.com!!! Please check it out and vote for me at http://www.islandreefjob.com/#/applicants/watch/aWEOglTyXaQ

Grandma Knows Best!

Grandma's are underrated - they can crack you up and they always know best! Why hasn't someone come up with a spin-off to 'Kids say the Darndest Things'?! I remember one time when my grandma hurridly shoved the pringle container my way and said 'Here, these will shut you up!'. I LOVE you grandma! lol.

What brings this to my mind is a laugh-out-loud session I had with a friend of mine tonight (she will remain unnamed out of respect to her grandma!). My friend has been stressed out lately because she has been so busy trying to spend time with many of her friends and relatives to which she would need a rolodex to keep track of (not to mention her full-time job)! Sounds like an average day in the life of anyone right? I don't think you understand how many friends this person has and the fact she can never say 'NO!' (you know the feeling of being burned-out). Recently she was venting to her grandma on the phone. A few days later she met up for dinner with her dear granny and low and behold grandma wrote 3 sample letters to which she should send to all her friends and relatives.

Ahem.....And I quote:

Letter #1

Don't phone me. I will phone you (if) I have time to be with you. I have had to drop friends because of health reasons. I have to keep my job, and it is stressful. I hope that when I get married and no longer working I will have time for all my friends.

Letter #2

To my friends,
I am stressed out and will have to say NO to my friends, I do not have the energy to work, look after myself and my home, also keep in touch with my many relatives, and friends. I have to put my well being first, sorry to make this decision NO other choice (Sad but true).

Letter #3

Dear friends,
The responsibility of my work and trying to entertain does not agree with my constitution. My job is very demanding , rest and relaxation are most important when looking after the sick and suffering. Hope that my relatives and friends will understand. I am feeling unbearable stress at the present time. Please don't phone, I will be in touch with you if time allows.


Awwww bless!!!!!!
All three were knee-slappers, but I think letter #1 is a keeper! ;) Which one is your favorite letter?