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
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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
Day 3 of 30: looking forward
When it comes to the future, there's always two sides of the coin. There's one side where it is exciting and another where it is terrifying. It really depends on mindset of the future. For the longest time, probably since I was a little girl, I always looked forward to the future. I looked forward … Continue reading Day 3 of 30: looking forward
Day 2 of 30: being passionate
When it comes to drive, passion is usually the driver, sometimes it's the shotgun rider. And in rare cases, the passion you had when you were a child carries with you into adulthood. When Brennan gave me this prompt, it really is a challenge. Not going to lie, it's easy to get wrapped up in … Continue reading Day 2 of 30: being passionate
Day 1 of 30: positive things in life
Before I dive into this entry, I just want to say that the reason why I wanted to do a 30 day blog challenge is to motivate me to write more and to focus on other things in life other than the stresses in life. And to help me out Brennan is going to give … Continue reading Day 1 of 30: positive things in life
The NEW Life 