Distractions

I was talking to a friend and he said he deleted his facebook account since he spent so much time on it. For him it was an unnecessary distraction that deters him from his focus.
Of course, my initial reaction is I said he was funny.

But now that I am really thinking about it, I would have to say that I admire him for doing that. Sometimes we get caught up with little things in our life in which we just waste our time with. Might as well totally “delete” them and have your energy for things that will help you improve and be productive. In a way, I practice the same principle too although sometimes I choose to be swerved in undisclosed paths, lol. But I believe him though, out of sight=out of mind. That’s the easiest to get back on track and not keep unimportant things or people around you.

If you are focused take all the necessary things to make sure you would stay aligned on the trail you have chosen.

Shopalism

Don’t buy what you don’t need. We all have the tendency to live extravagantly and splurge on things we thought we wanted. It can be an expensive camera, overpriced shoes, designer bag, branded clothing. We all at one point—SPLURGE.

I was looking at my closet and I can find hundred stuffs that I bought that I am not even using. The thrill of going to outlets and stores are easier rather than going thru piles of unused merchandise. I am guilty of overbuying and wasting my money over these material things. If I look at what I have closely I bet it is more than what I need.

Oh well, it is never too late to change, right? I will try to spend my money on something worthwhile. Use it for travel or just simply save it. These are some tips I gathered online on ways to stay away from costly shopping spending spree:

1.) Carry around cash. It can be easy to overspend when you’re not seeing the full extent of your expenses. When you carry around cash, your payment is tangible.

2.) Stay away from online stores. If you are bored and found yourself looking at merchandise online. Consciously, click the “x” button and read something else. Shopping online is just a bad habit: easy access + convenience.

3.) Look forward to something else (aside from shopping!). When you’re drying yourself out the tendency is to look forward to the next shopping binge. If you find yourself doing this, stop and try to find something else to look forward to.

4.) Stay out of the mall. There are many other things you can do for fun aside from going to the mall. When you go there, it’s inevitable that you’ll spend money.


5.) Stay out of DISCOUNT signs. If you need to buy something important just get it, don’t go to discounted area and for sure you will end up getting something you don’t need at all.

Cute Lunch

My lunch yesterday: Baby Natalie @ 5 months old :)

Travel Ticker

I've always wanted to travel. I think it is exciting to be in a different place and see how other people live. I've travelled a few for my work last year and some for fun. I have yet to see Hawaii and Europe hopefully this year. Travelling per se is fun already but what add spice to the experience are the sweet things you can remember of it: who were you with, the places you 've visited and the memories that has been created of it.

I'm a bit sentimental and always associate stuff with something/someone or a memory. Bonding makes the relationship sparkles. Last December, I was in Reno to watch Boyz to Men concert. It was awesome!!! They were classics. Loved every minute of it. :) I was in Vegas October of 2011, my first time in the Sin City. I was amazed with the whole Vegas thing & we watched the Jabbawockeez. Another entertaining performance. For my bday last year, the whole family went to Pismo Beach in Central California. Stayed there 3 days, couldn't be happier.

I am wanting to see more of the world for 2012 but I am hoping to have someone who wants to see it with me too. :)

In Search

What Are You Looking For?
Seems like an easy question, but it’s not. Especially when you are in a current status where you feel lost and in a limbo.

• How long will you be in this state? No one knows. You just have to go on everyday and hope that someday you will find the answer to the dreaded question.
• Emotional shut down- that’s where I am now.
• Feel loved? Yes-but it still feels empty. Doesn’t matter the quantity of kisses & hugs I
  receive it still feels point blank.
• Why? Cause I’ve been hurt and the hope for
  betterment of things vanished.
• Do I need attention? Maybe- I think I do but the
  sad part is it doesn’t fill the void. It’s just a temporary solution for what I am looking for. It is difficult to wake up and face each day with doubt and uncertainty of the only thing that makes me feel assured.
• My solution? Self-appreciation. Make myself happy and do things that will make me feel good about myself until I figure it out.
• Hugs & Kisses? Yes, I need it but I need it to come from someone who can promise
  me to be there for a long term otherwise it would not really matter.