Life.

I have to admit how I neglected this blog again. Though, I never stopped writing-- in my journal, mini notebook, planner, and post-its. I am also happy to say that I started living and be genuinely happy.

I have crossed out some things on my bucket list, updated the list, welcomed a new angel in our lives, took a vacation with my family, be more confident, do something that a 10-year old me will never do, and take risks. 

There are still moments that I feel miserable but I always keep in mind that things will get better. I might be too positive about life but life is short to dwell on the negative things. Live now. 

Write a letter today to someone who needs your encouragement. –Jeff Goins

This is the last challenge that Jeff Goins gave to the people who joined his #my500words challenge. I have to admit that I failed it because I haven’t completed the 30 days. I just have at least 12 posts. 12/30, ha! But at least, it encouraged me to write more. I may not have written on my blog everyday but I have left more notes in my little notebook, in my journal, and my planner. Whenever I think of something, I don’t hesitate to write it unlike last year that I chose not to write what I think because I thought it is dumb.

I learned to suck it up and face my fears. I was so afraid that the world might come and get me but I realized that I should stop acting that way. Time to be braver. If I want to write, I should believe in myself and practice more. I need to stop comparing myself to others and stop thinking of not being good enough. Even if my writing is far from perfect at least I am slowly learning from my mistakes.

Even if I am late for the last challenge, I still want to do it. I always talk to people who are close to me, email them every day , chat or tweet and say encouraging things so I figured that I can write an encouraging post for someone who really feels down today – to a frustrated/or depressed or lost twenty-somethings today.

Dear whoever you are,

I don’t know exactly what you are going through but I want you to know that I understand if ever you are confused on where you really want to go. Maybe you have a job or maybe you don’t have one yet. If you have one and still feel lost, well been there, done that my friend. I really can’t say that go and freakin’ leave. No, I won’t do that. I remember when I was also thinking of leaving my first job – I was torn between my dream, my family, and my personal finances. At that time, I was happy until I realized being happy is not enough. Being JUST happy cannot pay the bills. So I decided I have to do something about it. I have read and watched almost all the encouraging, most positive articles and videos just to feel better. Or make myself at ease that I will not make the wrong decision. I was so scared to leave because I’m holding on to what they say "if you’re happy then go for it…" Then reality happened. Life happened. You’ll realize that life is not all about you. There are many factors in being happy especially now that we are still young.

I really want to give up at that time but when I watched this video of a famous broadcaster...She said that if you are happy with what you do, money will follow after you (okay, I’m not sure about this but it is something like that..) then she took a pause and added, “But is it applicable for everyone?” No. She added that some are just lucky while others need to fight harder to achieve their dreams. Don’t grieve and be disappointed for not being part of the privileged ones. Do not mope and give up just because you are one of the people who need to work harder. Instead, work hard, fight harder, and live more.

If you really want to leave your job, leave… but make sure you know what you want to do after. It will be better if before you send that resignation letter, you’ve already figure it out. But, if you can’t figure it out yet, start by talking to people who you know will never judge you on your decisions. 

I remember when I have this conversation with my brother, I told him that what if my decisions will turn out to be mistakes? He said (with an annoyed face) so what? If you’ll realize that you made the wrong choice then treat it as an “experience.” Another advice I got is from a veteran photographer in the fashion/entertainment industry, He asked me on why I will leave my job, I told him some of my reasons (like greener pasture and I just want to take a break from the media world). Then I suddenly felt the urge of asking him if I am making the right decisions.. He told me that I am just the one who can answer it and how can I tell if I am wrong or right when I haven’t done it yet? He told me that I am still young and go do the things I want to do.

Well, there are so many encouraging things that we can relate too but not all of them are applicable in our lives. Just pick out the best that you can relate to.

Never ever give up. Allow yourself to grow by making your own decisions. Because at the end of the day, it is your life. Go and do what you want, you freakin’ twenty-something! Make mistakes “Make a lot of them, because there's no better way to learn and to grow, all right?” –Jen Lindley, Dawson’s Creek

Love,

Kit

Inspire 20: SHE'S MY QUEEN

I love you Anne Hathaway! 

#10 Inspire: Let Go

LET IT GO. I'm not just talking about "because you've hold on too long, it's okay to let go", I am also talking about all the frustrations, regrets, painful struggles, heartbreaks, envy, jealousy and all the negative things you are keeping in your heart. Let it rest and let go. 

I'm telling this to myself too everyday. :)

#9 Inspire: You are never alone.

image source

I know this is not a great entry for not posting more often but I hope this could inspire some random stranger who feels that he/she is alone. :) We're all just the same. We feel sad, happy, in love or any emotions that you can imagine and you are not alone.

Got a good #CatchUpWeekend by watching SMASH --its so good, Katharine Mcphee is made of pure awesomeness... and Im trying to catch up on The Vampire Diaries too... :)

And yes, I'm having a double time on my reading -- STILL, stuck with Kafka on the Shore and Looking for Alaska -- I just hope after this week, I've finished these two books already. :)

And to add -- my bestfriend has graduated from College last Friday! And I'm a proud bestfriend!!! :)

Congratulations dear! :) I loove you!

I took the photo from my phone :)

And as for work -- I hope you can visit Gala Magazine's website. I'd really appreciate it if you'll take a look. (I'll blog more about Gala Magazine next time --visit the website okay?)

Thank you very much! Hope to be back soon! LOL.. :)

Kit♥

#7 Inspire: It's going to be worth it

When God answered my prayer, I know that He would tell me this. It will never be easy but I will grow and learn until I say to myself that it is worth it. 

I don't want to over share things but I am thinking that someday, someone's going to read this entry when he/she is really down, losing hope and on the verge of giving up... So I'm taking the chance..

Few months back I was at the lowest point of my life. I feel stupid, worthless and everything in between. I always say I can wait for the right job to come along but I have to admit... Every rejection hurts. I was very positive when I was started applying to different companies but sometimes life will kick you and push you to your limits. 

After many pending applications and the interviewer says, "We will just call you blah blah blah blah.' I know I failed or I am not good enough. I was tempted to shift to another field, I even passed in a first interview, I just did not pursue it... 

Then, this job arrived (arrived talaga?!) I am very thankful to God and now I can say that I am officially a member of TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) club. Goodbye to bum days and hello to super busy days. 

I am not complaining, I am very thankful for this gift. It is so tiring to wake up very early in the morning to go to work but I am happy in what I am doing. 

This is just God's way of saying.. "It's not going to be easy but IT IS GOING TO BE WORTH IT."

Thank you. 

Read. Write. Inspire. as how you Live. Love. Laugh.

♥Kit

#2 Inspire: Live it! :)

Another, inspiring photo quote that could lift us up. :)

found it on tumblr. :)

day seven: five songs that describe your life right now

SONG 1. I think God Explain

"It's alright I'm O.K.

I think God can explain

I'm relieved I'm relaxed

I'll get over it yet."

Whenever I'm troubled, I just listen to this song and I'll be okay. I know God has deeper plans for me. :) even if I don't understand at times, He always find a way to comfort me. :)

SONG 2. True Colors

"So don't be afraid to let them show

Your true colors,

True colors, are beautiful,

Like a rainbow."

I'm a girl who is a size 14 :) but it has never get on my way. I'm glad that I have family and friends who accept me as who I am. But, we are not living on a perfect world, there are times that I feel really bad because I can't buy clothes that I want. And even if I don't really mind them, some rude people are really getting on my nerves. I just hope some girls could be positive who has the same situation like me. So what if you don't have a perfect body? Who cares, you are who you are. Stay close to people who will appreciate and love you without any why's. Those people are angels sent by God. :) If I would want to be thinner, Its not because others want it for me, not because I want to be like those famous girls out there strutting their stuff. I will do it for myself especially because I want to wear those awesome clothes that doesn't have bigger sizes and I want to be healthy. :)

SONG 3. Once in a lifetime

I know that what I've found is once in a lifetime

(and) I know there's no way out

Coz its once in a lifetime

this is a song for my friends. I'm so glad that they were sent to me, in the right time and in the right place.

I always remember that GG quote whenever I'm with my friends, "With friends like these, who needs armies?"

SONG 4. God Blessed the Broken Road

I've been talking about this song a lot of times. i love the lyrics so much, and someday..... Okay next. :)

SONG 5. I'll be there for you by Martin Nievera

"when the stars won't shine anymore, i'll be there"

This is our song, Trixie (my dearest sister/bestfriend) and me. This song is a reminder of a beautiful friendship. I just hope everyone has a bestfriend. A person who will still be true when everyone else is lying on your face. Someone who would be there when you want someone to listen. Just listen. :)