and when she speaks
Monday, November 14, 2011
"One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire"
"None are so old as those who have outlived their enthusiasm"
She said this to me today, one of my closest friends, 'You are a deep thinker and have a warm heart. All around you is kindness'
That to me, was one of the warmest things anyone has ever said to me. (and heart-rending too)
I've always believed it's no point having someone who's a genius if they don't have a big heart. Having a heart means you'll put the brains you have to good use, to make a positive impact, in some way.
"The people who make a difference are not the ones with credentials, but the ones with concern"
I'm one who strongly believes you can get to where you are, without having to harden your heart or be malignant to others.
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
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"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or to usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky"Life is exactly as they've put it. Bittersweet at times. Sometimes you're dealt with cards which you have no control of, so it's how you play the cards that matter. Or how they say life's like a glass, you either choose to look at it half full or half empty. It's really all up to you. You choose and make your own destiny.We celebrated Ayesha's birthday tonight. After the birthday dinner was over, we RUSHies sat together at one end of the table and just laughed our heads off. Friends getting together after a long time, and sharing jokes, teasing each other, laughing, clapping hands in enthusiasm (ok- maybe that's just what I like to do ;)), hugging and with lots of smiles to go around. After that, Christine, Ayesha and I decided to spend the latter part of the night over dessert and with more catching up. We got cupcakes, hot chocolate - sat in the car- just the three of us-sitting for about an hour IN the car. WE...Talked about how we'll miss each other when the time comes when Christine and I will leave for different states for our respective fellowships, about Nostradamus and his predictions of the world coming to an end (that was morbid, but we said our "I love U s"), about moving on to the next phase in life- ie finding a life partner and settling down, having kids... Often times, we feel like life throws a lot of challenges in our faces, and we get overwhelmed, or things don't go the way we had hoped or planned it would be, and still aren't looking all that bright ---> but the least constructive thing to do is to have self-doubt and to close yourself to opportunities with a negative mindset. The key really is, to not hold back, as cliche as this sounds, to think positive and focus at what your next goal/dream is, and with your mental thoughts put to good work, you'll be emanating positive energy that somehow I believe (just somehow) puts you in a better position at working towards those dreams/goals anyway. My old roommate from boarding school in Australia once said to me, one night when I woke up homesick, almost with a panic attack, unable to sleep "Sueyi, everything will be ok"If you want something, go get it. Don't let life beat you, and keep you down. And definitely, don't let the small things stress you. (I know I'm guilty of that all the time ;))Climb up, and let yourself soar. You'll get there somehow :) Have faith. I do. and it always keeps me going. Remember this, life's too valuable to waste it questioning yourself, doubting things, regretting. So live ala carpe diem :) Love lots to all! xo
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