Friday, August 27, 2010
If you listen you can hear it... the city, it sings
No soy la mas bonita. No soy la mas inteligente. No soy la mas graciosa. No soy la mas popular. No soy la mas emocionante. Definitivamente no soy la mas personable (no se como se dice en español). Solo soy promedio. Y ya me canse de estar en el promedio. Quiero ser extraordinaria.
I couldn't even try to run away, say goodbye
Just because I'm quiet, doesn't mean I don't have a lot to say. Just because I forgive, doesn't mean I forget. Just because I don't listen to your problems, doesn't mean I don't care. Just because I'm gullible doesn't mean I can be cheated. Just because I'm stubborn, doesn't mean I'm not easy going. Just because I don't study, doesn't mean I'm stupid. Just because I don't show my feelings, doesn't mean I don't have any. Just because I'm honest, doesn't mean I'm outspoken. Just because I'm not like you, doesn't mean I'm weird. Just because I'm unsure, doesn't mean I'm afraid. Just because I don't like you, doesn't mean I don't love you.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The rules of being human
1. You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, but it's yours to keep for the entire period.
2. You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called "life".
3. There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of trial, error and experimentation. The "failed" experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiments that ultimately "work".
4. Lessons are repeated until they are learned. A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can go on the next lesson.
5. Learning lessons does not end. There's no part of life that doesn't contain its lessons. If you're alive, that means there are still lessons to be learned.
6. "There" is no better a place than "here". When your "there" has become a "here", you will simply obtain another "there" that will again look better than "here".
7. Other people are merely mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects to you something you love or hate about yourself.
8. What you make of your life is up to you. You have all the tools and resources you need. What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours.
9. Your answers lie within you. The answers to life's questions lie within you. All you need to do is look, listen and trust.
10. You will forget all this.
2. You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called "life".
3. There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of trial, error and experimentation. The "failed" experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiments that ultimately "work".
4. Lessons are repeated until they are learned. A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can go on the next lesson.
5. Learning lessons does not end. There's no part of life that doesn't contain its lessons. If you're alive, that means there are still lessons to be learned.
6. "There" is no better a place than "here". When your "there" has become a "here", you will simply obtain another "there" that will again look better than "here".
7. Other people are merely mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects to you something you love or hate about yourself.
8. What you make of your life is up to you. You have all the tools and resources you need. What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours.
9. Your answers lie within you. The answers to life's questions lie within you. All you need to do is look, listen and trust.
10. You will forget all this.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
I can't get your smile out of my mind
Verano. Dos palabras: memorias interminables. El verano es como uno de esos dulces con sabores desconocidos, cada persona tiene su propia opinion de que es, y de como sabe, excepto que con el verano, una cosa es segura: todas las personas tienen un recuerdo que saben que nunca olvidaran, no importa que pase. Para mi, no es solo uno. Tengo muchos, y todos son buenos, pero estoy esperando el indicado, justo como mi opinion acerca del amor: el mejor llega solo una vez. Todavia estoy esperando ambos. Esperando, no buscandolo. He llegado a la conclusion que si estas buscando el amor, o el mejor verano de tu vida, no lo encontraras. Solo tienes que vivir el momento, y esperar a que llegue cuando menos te lo esperas; porque creeme, sera incluso mejor.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Turn around bright eyes
Why can’t people just accept the fact that they are beautiful? And not just some people, but every single soul on earth.
"This is for the girls who don’t always win, who stay up all night listening to music that inspires them to do the impossible. The girls who laugh, smile, cry, and think, all on a daily basis. The girls who like, learn, love, and regret. The girls who may not always have it easy. The girls who learn the hard way and live to tell about it. The real girls. Here’s to them. Cheers."
"This is for the girls who don’t always win, who stay up all night listening to music that inspires them to do the impossible. The girls who laugh, smile, cry, and think, all on a daily basis. The girls who like, learn, love, and regret. The girls who may not always have it easy. The girls who learn the hard way and live to tell about it. The real girls. Here’s to them. Cheers."
Friday, August 20, 2010
A message I think more people need to hear
A lot of people take too much from the person they care about - be it in a romantic relationship, a friendship, a family member, whatever. I'm not telling anyone what to do long term, but I need to put this out there for people who are facing this negative and unhealthy behavior right now.
I don't believe in the word “if” when it comes to love - if he loves me, he'll do this, if she's a good friend, she'll do that, if my dad wants to make me happy, he'll do it - because I don't think it's right to put conditions on other people and their actions. However, I also don't think it's right to let people treat you badly and excuse it - if he really didn't love me, the hit would have left a mark, if my mom was actually controlling she'd open ALL of my mail, if they really were talking behind my back, they wouldn't have offered to let me read those texts - because when people treat you badly, there is no justification. Are there ways their behavior can be explained? I'm sure there are - be it that they're being abused themselves and are transferring the feelings onto you, or that they suffer from mental illness, or they have addiction issues, or what have you, but those factors don't justify their behavior. They don't make it okay. They don't mean that if you really love them, you have to suck it up and deal with what they say or do that makes you feel bad.
Self love is so important. There's a quote from Lucille Ball that I really like, and I'll paraphrase it here, “to get anything done in this world, you really have to love yourself. love yourself first, and everything else falls into line”. Love yourself and think of what makes you happy as an individual - does crying yourself to sleep because someone crossed a line in that arguement make you feel good? Does keeping secrets from him or her because you don't trust them make you feel loved? Does the fact that they were just drinking and didn't really mean it make you feel like you did before it happened? No, it doesn't. Sometimes you can excuse behavior until you're sore in the throat, but does it really make you feel better? Do you want a relationship with someone whose actions you need to justify?
I'm not saying you need to cut these people out of your life or burn bridges or leave them a million nasty voicemails.. .But what I'm asking you is to love yourself. To get up in the morning and not think about what their opinion of you is. To go through your day without worrying about what will happen later - will he call? will she be in a bad mood when I get home? does he REALLY like me? - and concentrate on aspects of yourself no one can take away from you - books, music, films, nature, volunteering, whatever. Something that makes you happy and secure and safe without being contingent on someone else.
At the end of the day, you don't need to take someone's bad behavior, no matter what role they have in your life. There are always scenarios where you can't just up and walk away, but that doesn't mean you have to feel bad about yourself or let their behavior bring you down. If you need to cry, cry; but focus on making yourself happy and giving yourself hope for better days. If you can get out, please do, and if he or she or they apologize and want to try again, think about it and make your own decision. If you can't get out right now, just know that you're worth all the love and respect which is inherent to all people and love yourself the way you deserve.
I don't believe in the word “if” when it comes to love - if he loves me, he'll do this, if she's a good friend, she'll do that, if my dad wants to make me happy, he'll do it - because I don't think it's right to put conditions on other people and their actions. However, I also don't think it's right to let people treat you badly and excuse it - if he really didn't love me, the hit would have left a mark, if my mom was actually controlling she'd open ALL of my mail, if they really were talking behind my back, they wouldn't have offered to let me read those texts - because when people treat you badly, there is no justification. Are there ways their behavior can be explained? I'm sure there are - be it that they're being abused themselves and are transferring the feelings onto you, or that they suffer from mental illness, or they have addiction issues, or what have you, but those factors don't justify their behavior. They don't make it okay. They don't mean that if you really love them, you have to suck it up and deal with what they say or do that makes you feel bad.
Self love is so important. There's a quote from Lucille Ball that I really like, and I'll paraphrase it here, “to get anything done in this world, you really have to love yourself. love yourself first, and everything else falls into line”. Love yourself and think of what makes you happy as an individual - does crying yourself to sleep because someone crossed a line in that arguement make you feel good? Does keeping secrets from him or her because you don't trust them make you feel loved? Does the fact that they were just drinking and didn't really mean it make you feel like you did before it happened? No, it doesn't. Sometimes you can excuse behavior until you're sore in the throat, but does it really make you feel better? Do you want a relationship with someone whose actions you need to justify?
I'm not saying you need to cut these people out of your life or burn bridges or leave them a million nasty voicemails.. .But what I'm asking you is to love yourself. To get up in the morning and not think about what their opinion of you is. To go through your day without worrying about what will happen later - will he call? will she be in a bad mood when I get home? does he REALLY like me? - and concentrate on aspects of yourself no one can take away from you - books, music, films, nature, volunteering, whatever. Something that makes you happy and secure and safe without being contingent on someone else.
At the end of the day, you don't need to take someone's bad behavior, no matter what role they have in your life. There are always scenarios where you can't just up and walk away, but that doesn't mean you have to feel bad about yourself or let their behavior bring you down. If you need to cry, cry; but focus on making yourself happy and giving yourself hope for better days. If you can get out, please do, and if he or she or they apologize and want to try again, think about it and make your own decision. If you can't get out right now, just know that you're worth all the love and respect which is inherent to all people and love yourself the way you deserve.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Creo que sere la clase de persona que no tendra muchos novios. Creo que es porque me tomo las cosas con calma y estoy asustada de salir lastimada asi que creo que soy el tipo de persona que solo saldria con alguien si veo que es posible tener algo serio con el. Se que eso me garantiza que estare sola por mucho tiempo, incluso quiza siempre, y se que mis expectaciones son probablemente muy grandes, pero es mejor no esperar nada si no va a durar, o incluso empezar.
Alguna vez te han dicho que hacer con tu vida y no puedes soportarlo mas y solo te quieres rendir porque estas asustado? Bueno, yo si. Alguna vez te has preguntado como seria si pudieras regresar el tiempo y cambiar las cosas que has hecho y esperar que no sean como son ahora? Yo si. Alguna vez te has preguntado como seria la vida con esa persona que has perdido en tu vida, y tratas de convencerte de que las cosas serian diferentes si esa persona todavia estuviera aqui? Yo si. Alguna vez te has preguntado como seria creces solo, y despues te da miedo crecer solo? Bueno, yo si.
Asi que... que tal si no soy como habias pensado? Soy diferente, no soy como tu. Hago mis cosas. Quiza no te gusten mis pensamientos y opiniones, pero amo quien soy. Se que quiza no te guste mi personalidad, pero solo soy humana. No quiero conformarme. Me gusta destacarme. Asi que... que si soy diferente? Amame por quien soy. Sabias que Dios me envio? Y me siento tan fuerte como El me ha permitido serlo. No voy a intentar cambiar para complacerte. Tienes que aceptarme por quien soy, o dejarme en paz.
Asi que... que tal si no soy como habias pensado? Soy diferente, no soy como tu. Hago mis cosas. Quiza no te gusten mis pensamientos y opiniones, pero amo quien soy. Se que quiza no te guste mi personalidad, pero solo soy humana. No quiero conformarme. Me gusta destacarme. Asi que... que si soy diferente? Amame por quien soy. Sabias que Dios me envio? Y me siento tan fuerte como El me ha permitido serlo. No voy a intentar cambiar para complacerte. Tienes que aceptarme por quien soy, o dejarme en paz.
Laurence Krauss
"Every atom in your body came from a star that exploded. And, the atoms in your left hand probably came from a different star than your right hand. It really is the most poetic think I know about physics: You are all stardust. You couldn't be here if stars hadn't exploded, because the elements - the carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, iron, all the things that matter for evolution and for life - weren't created at the beginning of time. They were created in the nuclear furnaces of stars, and the only way for them to get into your body is if those stars were kind enough to explode. So, forget Jesus. The stars died so you could be here today."
I just read that and you must have seen that WTF expression in my face. I mean, that was kind of poetic, yes, but I don't believe in it. Why I posted it? Just felt like sharing.
I just read that and you must have seen that WTF expression in my face. I mean, that was kind of poetic, yes, but I don't believe in it. Why I posted it? Just felt like sharing.
Life is blooming
I've been reading the bible a lot. I know in this day and age many people think that the existence of God is questionable. But it's vital and essential to have something to believe in. When the world and it's people have let me down, I always try to remember and remind myself there is someone, much more powerful than I could ever fathom, intervening in my life, and others' lives as well. You just have to believe. Without faith, there is no hope. Without hope, its hard to be passionate about life.
"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'" Matthew 19:26
"For God so loved the world that He gave His begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have an everlasting life." John 3:16
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me." Phil 4:13
"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." John 4:8
"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'" Matthew 19:26
"For God so loved the world that He gave His begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have an everlasting life." John 3:16
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me." Phil 4:13
"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." John 4:8
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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| Spider-man silly bandz |
Al rato voy a liverpool a ver a priscila y a beto wohoo. Y creo que es lo unico interesante que he hecho (voy a hacer) el dia de hoy. Uno de mis hermanitos se fue a la playa y regresa hasta el domingo, el otro esta en casa de su amigo, asi que estoy sola (yay).
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Oh I know
Tengo 16 años. No se nada acerca de nada, o por lo menos lo que muchas personas de generaciones anteriores le dicen a algunas personas de 16 años. Pero aun asi, son las generaciones anteriores los que estan cometiendo los errores que mi generacion tendra que arreglar... uno de muchos "nadas" que se. Y desde que no se nada, supongo que no importa si lo comparto...
No se que culpar a algo, culpar nada, es malinterpretarlo. Asi que retiro mi sentimiento previo en el primer parrafo.
No se que mi generacion no tiene la educacion necesaria de los sucesos civiles actuales, para involucrarse con sucesos extranjeros actuales. No se que las generaciones pasadas tampoco tenian esta educacion en su tiempo.
No se que mi generacion ignora totalmente quien es Franz Schubert, o su trabajo (como el Ave Maria). O que no pueden reconocer una sinfonia de Mozart... definir una sinfonia. No podemos nombrar una pintura de Johannes Vermeer; y mucho menos saber que su trabajo puede ser visto en el Louvre. Que es el Louvre. Quien es Charles Mingus, y que el fue quien le dio la forma a la orquesta de jazz... Piensan que Tennessee Williams es un estado del sur. No podemos hacer una lista de influyentes directores de peliculas como Woody Allen o Stanley Kubrick, o haber visto una pelicula de Katherine Hepburn. O haber escuchado o ido a una presentacion de La Flauta Magica, de Aida.
No se que poco a poco han desaparecido los programas y las clases de arte en las escuelas, y el hecho de que la juventud que esta siendo afectada no tiene voz para interferir en esta decision.
No se que, como mujer, no deberia estar preocupada que en estos dias es un "gran logro" escribir un personaje femenino fuerte para una pelicula, un libro o un show de TV, en lugar de uno de los estandares comunes.
No se que en esta mala y revuelta economia, no deberiamos ser flojos esperando que otros arreglen el futuro de nuestra generacion, o de la generacion que esta atras de nosotros. O que somos influenciados por todo... haciendonos aceptar todo, en lugar de ver las cosas con igualdad, y que valgan la pena, y que podemos tomar responsabilidad, porque nosotros podemos elegir tambien.
Lo que nosotros no sabemos... ya sabes, no te preocupes... estoy segura que tu generacion podra soportarlo.
No se que culpar a algo, culpar nada, es malinterpretarlo. Asi que retiro mi sentimiento previo en el primer parrafo.
No se que mi generacion no tiene la educacion necesaria de los sucesos civiles actuales, para involucrarse con sucesos extranjeros actuales. No se que las generaciones pasadas tampoco tenian esta educacion en su tiempo.
No se que mi generacion ignora totalmente quien es Franz Schubert, o su trabajo (como el Ave Maria). O que no pueden reconocer una sinfonia de Mozart... definir una sinfonia. No podemos nombrar una pintura de Johannes Vermeer; y mucho menos saber que su trabajo puede ser visto en el Louvre. Que es el Louvre. Quien es Charles Mingus, y que el fue quien le dio la forma a la orquesta de jazz... Piensan que Tennessee Williams es un estado del sur. No podemos hacer una lista de influyentes directores de peliculas como Woody Allen o Stanley Kubrick, o haber visto una pelicula de Katherine Hepburn. O haber escuchado o ido a una presentacion de La Flauta Magica, de Aida.
No se que poco a poco han desaparecido los programas y las clases de arte en las escuelas, y el hecho de que la juventud que esta siendo afectada no tiene voz para interferir en esta decision.
No se que, como mujer, no deberia estar preocupada que en estos dias es un "gran logro" escribir un personaje femenino fuerte para una pelicula, un libro o un show de TV, en lugar de uno de los estandares comunes.
No se que en esta mala y revuelta economia, no deberiamos ser flojos esperando que otros arreglen el futuro de nuestra generacion, o de la generacion que esta atras de nosotros. O que somos influenciados por todo... haciendonos aceptar todo, en lugar de ver las cosas con igualdad, y que valgan la pena, y que podemos tomar responsabilidad, porque nosotros podemos elegir tambien.
Lo que nosotros no sabemos... ya sabes, no te preocupes... estoy segura que tu generacion podra soportarlo.
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