INSOUCIANT

I don’t believe in luck.

I believe in hard work, and in the power of prayer.

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More than anything, I think moving on is about forgiving yourself for all the bad decisions you’ve made, and forgiving those who have hurt you, whether or not they’re sorry.

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Know that you’re enough. You’re good enough. You have a lot to offer to world ‘cause when God made you, He knew you can be a blessing to other people. You’re wonderful in your own ways, even if there are days when you feel a little worthless. You’re special and no one is quite like you in the world. So don’t compare yourself with other people - it’s pointless to. Everyday, just try to make yourself better than who you were yesterday, because that should be your goal: to be the best version of yourself and be the person God intended you to be. And don’t ever call yourself ugly, or stupid, or worthless. You’re God’s masterpiece, remember?

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Take chances. Lots and lots of them. You can’t always stay where it’s safe, where you feel comfortable. Sometimes you have to go out there, risk getting hurt, make a couple of mistakes, so you could learn and eventually, be happy.

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Today, I feel so happy but..

sad at the same time because I miss Dad. He wanted me to become a CPA. It was one of his biggest dreams. It’s really unfortunate that today I became one but he’s no longer around to celebrate with me. I went to the cemetery today and I stood at the exact spot where I stood 2 years ago when we buried him, and where I asked God what I should do with my life now that Dad’s gone. I couldn’t help but cry because honestly, I still wish things were different.

But hey, starting today, I can finally help make things better for my family. I can now start fulfilling my promises to my Dad, that I will take care of Mom, Joey, Choi & Kiko. I can finally get a job and earn money to help mom with our expenses. I’ve waited so long for this day, and today God blessed me. I wish Dad’s still here, but I know he’s proud of me, wherever he may be. <3

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Sometimes, I wish we could talk just like before. You know, when things weren’t awkward yet. When we could finish each other’s sentences ‘cause we knew each other so well. When we’d tell each other things we don’t usually tell other people ‘cause I trust you & you trust me. I never had anyone like you in my life again, and that’s why I miss you - even though I know I shouldn’t.

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22 Things I Know at 22

1. If you want unconditional love, get a dog. Whatever you give a dog, it will give back a hundredfold.
2. People will only change if they want to. So don’t make saving other people from themselves your life’s mission.
3. Sometimes friends drift apart just because.
4. Getting into a relationship will not magically make everything that’s wrong in your life right. 
5. The greatest lessons you’ll learn in your life, you will learn outside school.
6. No one is ever too old to watch cartoons. Or Disney movies. The Lion King still makes me cry.
7. Romantic movies give girls unrealistic expectations about love. Happy endings? Prince Charming? Um, yeah.
8. I don’t care if people hate math. I love math.
9. If you’re having second thoughts about going somewhere, DON’T GO.
10. Not all the things you see & hear are true.
11. 17 is the best age. Not too young, not too old.
12. People who gossip to you, will gossip about you. Seriously.
13. Siblings can be really annoying, but you won’t trade them for anyone else in the world.
14. No one has perfect parents. But keep in mind too, that no parent has a perfect child.
15. It’s good to invest in books. 
16. Failure should not be feared. It’s part of life. It’s part of growing up.
17. If you want to be happier, lower your expectations.
18. You can’t reach your dream overnight. Success is action plus passion.
19. You don’t need to answer all questions that you’re being asked, especially if it makes you uncomfortable. Sometimes a smile would suffice, or you can ask, “Why do you want to know?” :) That usually does the trick.
20. You don’t have to post everything that’s happening in your life online. Some things are just too personal.
21. Whenever you make a decision, make sure it’s what you want, and not what others want for you.
22. Everyone has the right to be happy.

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Today was awesome :)

One friend gave me chocolates. Another one gave me a heart-shaped note. And the other one kept using her pick-up lines on me that made me really laugh. :) Who needs a boyfriend when you’ve got awesome friends? Review’s tough, but everything’s easier ‘cause I’m with them. <3 :)

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It may seem selfish, but when things get complicated, you have to think of yourself first. Sometimes, what other people feel becomes unnecessary. What do you feel about the situation? What do you feel about that certain person? Answer those questions and work from there. When it comes to emotions, every person’s capable of answering their own questions; sometimes, they’re just afraid to.

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You know someone loves you when..

You know someone loves you when they care about you enough to tell you to stop when you’re doing something stupid. You don’t need someone who will always take your side. If a person calls you out on your BS, don’t get mad. You need more people like that in your life; people who are genuinely concerned about you, people who won’t lie to you just so you wouldn’t get hurt, people who will tell you the things you NEED to hear and not just the things you WANT to hear.

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feelings

Apparently, there are certain feelings you’re not supposed to entertain for some reasons; emotions you should just forget ‘cause, well, things are better when they’re not complicated. It’s really hard though, ‘cause you don’t always know why you feel the way you feel - it’s one of the many things you wish you had control over, but you don’t. And do you know when it starts to become a bother? When you force yourself not to feel something ‘cause you think it’s wrong, even though it feels right.

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