Has anybody every experienced that Cinderella, underdog story where an opportunity made you go from zero to hero? I know, a lot of Disney references. But everyone has that one moment in their lives where they went from a complete nobody to a somebody. Sounded like a movie right? But what if I told you … Continue reading Day 13 of 30: a Cinderella story
Day 12 of 30: love thy neighbor
"A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 13:34 NIV When you see America, what do you see? Land of the free, home of the brave? Everyone united as one? Sure, we've had moments where we were united as one but what … Continue reading Day 12 of 30: love thy neighbor
Day 11 of 30: soldiers of the family
No matter where in the world, you're bound to have members of the family that have fought wars and battles for the countries they served. And with the celebration of Veteran's Day in American this entry is no better entry to write down all the members that have served and fought from then till now. … Continue reading Day 11 of 30: soldiers of the family
Day 10 of 30: challenges
Challenges, we encounter them one way or another, it just depends on how we encounter them. Some of us run away from our problems and some learn and fight out problems. As what Rafiki from The Lion King says "The way I see is it is you either run from it or...learn from it." And … Continue reading Day 10 of 30: challenges
Day 9 of 30: The Life of June
Having an animal in your life is well...something. Sure, a human can give you that amount of love but an animal can give you more love than you could've ever imagined. And June is no exception. The story of how I got June was interesting. Before I got her, I've always wanted a cat; in … Continue reading Day 9 of 30: The Life of June
Day 8 of 30: my personal escape
To be a person in this day and age is stressful. You got work, finances, the pressure to do everything right with everybody around you, and everything in between.And the media showing how messed up things are doesn't help. Sometimes, it's the little things that can help you escape into a different dimension. A world … Continue reading Day 8 of 30: my personal escape
Day 7 of 30: courage
when you see the word courage, what do you think? The cowardly lion from The Wizard of Oz? The soldiers of the past and in uniform? Or is it stepping out of your comfort zone? We all have courage or bouts of it during our lifetime and with this post, I'll describe a few times … Continue reading Day 7 of 30: courage
Day 6 of 30: keep on swimming
circa Feb 2015 When it comes to sports, everyone has that one sport they hold onto, no matter how many years passed since we last performed it. For Brennan, it's pickle ball; my dad, karate; mom, either golf or tennis. Now I wouldn't consider myself a very sporty person now but in high school, it … Continue reading Day 6 of 30: keep on swimming
Day 5 of 30: a letter to 18 yo me
Dearest Nicole, You're probably wondering who I am. I am YOU, 7 years in the future. I bet you have alot of questions about your life as a 25 yo. Would I be in the film industry? Did I get married? Where do I live? And most importantly, am I happy? The biggest thing to … Continue reading Day 5 of 30: a letter to 18 yo me
Day 4 of 30: Peer’s impacts and influences
The people in our lives shape us for who we are as people, whether it's good or bad. People, education, environment and experience are the main keys to shaping us into the individuals we are today. It shapes our understanding of the world and how we see it. I could go deeper on that topic, … Continue reading Day 4 of 30: Peer’s impacts and influences
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