The other day I had a conversation about what’s been going on lately. It has been a crazy December, and it all just seems a little too much sometimes. As I was confiding in a friend she just couldn’t believe everything that’s been happening with my family and I over the last few years. … More It’s Time to do Something DIFFERENT. (Searching for Freedom)
         Five years ago, I uploaded a short post about going into a trial-and-error period. It was a time when I wanted to try a lot of things and figure out what works and what doesn’t. I wanted to know what works best for me and finally get a better idea of my path, so … More Going into another Trial-and-Error season.
         Well, there goes another year. 2024 was interesting to say the least. What a challenging time! Now it’s time for a new chapter. The last 3 years have been the hardest 3 years, but now, it’s bamboo season! I’m claiming it! It’s a time for rapid growth and a time for change in the … More Going into the New Year Damaged but Not Destroyed!
         I’ve been thinking and wondering what the next chapter of my blog will be. Initially, it was about my life after grad school, and although things haven’t gone as planned, I’m glad that I recorded a lot of moments over the last five to six years. I hated coming back on here with negative … More Entering a New Chapter (Saying goodbye to the life I knew, and the fear of starting over.) (Blogmas #2)
It’s interesting how two people who are close to you can both see you differently. How can two people who know you so well see two completely different things? Usually, one would think that the people who are close to you would all see the same thing. In other words, if I asked my … More Words carry weight, but that doesn’t mean I should let them weigh me down.
         Last year was one hell of a journey! There were so many lessons and life changing moments. I’ve learned more about myself and embraced the need for change. I pushed back my fears and started counseling and learned that I cannot fight depression and anxiety alone. I started my new medication back in November … More New Steps, New Adventures and New Paths. (Chasing Happiness after Grief)
         In a few past posts over the years, I’ve spoken on Strength. I’ve mentioned how even in moments when we feel like we’re weak we are actually strong. We equate tears and breaking down from time to time to being weak, but every time we get up that shows how strong we actually are. … More Stronger than you think, Tougher than you believe.
If we learn from our mistakes, then why are we so afraid to make them? I saw this question and it really made me think. It’s an interesting question. Why are we so afraid to make mistakes when they teach us so much? Is it fear of the aftermath from the mistake or is … More If WE LEARN From Our MISTAKES, Why Are We Always So Afraid To Make A Mistake?
The older you get the more you realize that you don’t know as much as you thought you did. You start to realize that life is unpredictable, and things aren’t as simple as you might have thought. You can lay out your path but that doesn’t mean it’s going to go in the direction … More Learn from Everyone Around You! (Be Open and Stop Blocking Your Growth!)
         My ongoing journey to Chasing “Financial” Freedom has been a roller coaster with many loops, turns and steep hills. I’ve failed tremendously. I gave up over and over again. I’ve came across many roadblocks. Unexpected life situations continuously popped up and delayed my path, but I kept going. Somehow, I would find the strength … More Self-Discipline for Success and Trying to Move Forward in this New Normal (Chasing Freedom Pt 2)
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