Life is short, carpe diem.
Aren't we always told that? Sometimes we forget, sometimes we remember.
Thus far, I am exuberant about my life. I have so much opportunity in front of my face that I am just figuring what to do with it all. People like to be pessimistic and say that everything is stagnant because of our economy but I beg to differ. I find joy in building skills and continuous learning. I know I am taking opportunity of everything I have, and everything will fall in place when it's supposed to.
Today I found out about my cousin passing away last night. Twenty-four hours ago he was alive and now he isn't. It is quite a thought. He lived in Texas so I didn't really grow up with him, but my heart goes out to my family (whom mean the world to me). Nineteen is way too early to leave his mark, but I know he is in a better place. Rest in peace Hien Nguyen.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
work in progress
In my attempt at continual education and ongoing self-improvement, I am working on self-discipline and persistence. Self-discipline seems easy enough to say but working on it is harder than I thought. These are my efforts...
Drinking:
I limited my drinking to one or two glasses of wine a week. This cuts out a lot of the social things I am used to doing as a college student. I am now in search of new social things to do that don't involve massive alcohol consumption. I read a lot but after a while, especially for someone like me, I yearn human interaction.
Association:
I am making a conscious effort to surround myself with people who dream big, are optimistic, encouraging, and passionate. I have learned the two biggest influences in who you will become are your association and what you read. I am now strategic about my influences.
Jogging:
I told everyone I would run the Silver Strand half-marathon, this is happening in two weeks and I am only halfway on my training. Therefor, I am now running the Carlsbad half-marathon. I now have no excuses to not do this. I am determined and have registered. Training is one of the hardest things I've done in a long time. It definitely takes patience and self-discipline to push your physical capabilities.
I am working on building a strong foundation for myself. Breaking old habits is hard, especially when I enjoyed those habits. Then I sit down and rationally think: what is best for me?
The year is winding down and I feel the pressure to get a full-time job. I like my current job and that's the hard part, I've become complacent.
Like I tell everyone, I am a work in progress...
Drinking:
I limited my drinking to one or two glasses of wine a week. This cuts out a lot of the social things I am used to doing as a college student. I am now in search of new social things to do that don't involve massive alcohol consumption. I read a lot but after a while, especially for someone like me, I yearn human interaction.
Association:
I am making a conscious effort to surround myself with people who dream big, are optimistic, encouraging, and passionate. I have learned the two biggest influences in who you will become are your association and what you read. I am now strategic about my influences.
Jogging:
I told everyone I would run the Silver Strand half-marathon, this is happening in two weeks and I am only halfway on my training. Therefor, I am now running the Carlsbad half-marathon. I now have no excuses to not do this. I am determined and have registered. Training is one of the hardest things I've done in a long time. It definitely takes patience and self-discipline to push your physical capabilities.
I am working on building a strong foundation for myself. Breaking old habits is hard, especially when I enjoyed those habits. Then I sit down and rationally think: what is best for me?
The year is winding down and I feel the pressure to get a full-time job. I like my current job and that's the hard part, I've become complacent.
Like I tell everyone, I am a work in progress...
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