Showing posts with label Story of My Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Story of My Life. Show all posts

Friday, September 20, 2013

COMFORT that decided to make a change.

I wasn't going to come on here just yet, but I think what a better time to with today's prompt post from Jenni. I have gone through a lot of different things over the past couple of months and I recently decided the other day to stop what I have here. Maybe for short time period or maybe altogether.. who really knows. I know this space her as been a comfort.. and always hasn't been what I had hoped or plan for. I felt I needed something new, something fresh and I decided to go on a new journey with a new blog that is more personal and for me. Change sometimes is hard, but for me this I felt was something that I needed to do because I have been fighting through this for a very long time and this opportunity came up for me to do just that and create what I really want to create in my new space. Everything that is here, will stay here.. I won't be dragging it along onto my new space, so if you liked anything here you can check it out her whenever, because I won't be deleting this space. However, my new space already has it's first post up and my little explanation as a opener. I don't think I need to reiterate the same thing I opened with on my new space here. I am sorry for those that loved what I had on here or maybe didn't or maybe was hoping for more but felt like this blog was a dangling string at sometimes.. while also being all over the place with nothing really going the way I had said it would. Comfort for me has been from 2010-2013 of September on this blog and a new change occurred in my life and so a new change had to happen for me somewhere else as well. If you had added me onto bloglovin' I also included my new blog within bloglovin as well, so it can be easily accessed. If you want to join me on my new journey feel free to over here. However, if you don't want to I completely understand and no heart feelings if want to not continue onto something new with me. Some times being comfort doesn't really get you anywhere or places and you are just standing in the same spot. I feel like here I have been doing that. There is a lot of things I have wanted to do on here but never felt I could, even though this is my blog. The direction I had wanted it to go, wouldn't really make it reasonable to mention all these things. I am very grateful for those who have stuck with me or recently added or found me but I truly grateful if you decide to continue on my journey to something new, pure and fresh over HERE. Thank you, truly.


Signed, Joe

Monday, September 9, 2013

ISFJ, that's me!

Hey Daisy Blossom's!

It is Monday, September 9 : Take this short personality test and respond to your results. (at the end, find the detailed profile of your personality account - click "click to view" under "You" and "self awareness and personal growth." You can even google your type and find more info on it!) 

Funny I was going to talk about this before this challenge started and then I saw it on here, so I waited. In the past I took the test on a different site here if curious. The first time I ever did it a while while while back I got personality style INFJ. And so I did it today from the website that Jenni shared and got ISFJ. The site that I did for my ever first time is more broad range of answers to choose, where as the one Jenni shared is just the typical yes or no. I actually like the version I tried for the first time today. It was very interesting because it does replicate who I am a lot after having read my results and looking more in depth info on the net. I shared mine with my friend this morning and and agreed that it sounded like me. 

It was super interesting to learn and I honestly think this was dead on about me, because really people change, grow and learn new things in life. At first I was like wow when i saw what came up this morning even though it hasn't been my first time ever doing one of these. Sometimes, things take you by surprise sometimes, you know or not really but to see it in front of you and go wowza, so true! ha! I will share some things on here for you to view that is talked about that related to me and almost kind of made me go this is pretty dead on and things I have experienced in the past couple of months that I definitely agree with. 

- "People with ISFJ personality type often have very good memory and exceptional imagination. These traits can manifest themselves in a variety of ways. For instance, an ISFJ can easily notice discrepancies in someone's story when the person repeats it again after a long period of time; ISFJs also find it very easy to choose the right gifts for persons they know well; finally, they may have no difficulties whatsoever making and maintaining personal and professional connections simply because they remember so many details about other people's lives and habits -- a very unusual trait for an introvert."  tidbit here
[The good memory, is definitely true! I hear it from a lot of people how I remember something they said or said they like and they could have told me ages ago, but I remember! I also definitely notice when things don't add up in a story after hearing it repeated again. When it comes to gifts, I do have an easy time choosing the right gifts for people, because I always get the things they want or have mentioned, whereas the how did you remember that comes into play! I would have to also agree on remembering something someone said a long time ago and I'll bring it up and some people are like whoa, how do you remember that. I just do, ha.] 

- "ISFJs tend to overload themselves with work, but their kindness is abused just as often as it is respected." [I would have to say this is definitely true that my kindness does get abused and I know all my friends can vouch for me on this one. It's a funny thing, because I was having conversations about this with my friends not too long ago before I moved for school and I will definitely say this something that does happen.] 

- "ISFJa rarely sit idle - there is always a worthy cause awaiting their attention. Most personalities are quite willing to reciprocate when it comes to good deeds; however, ISFJs take that to a higher level, often going above and beyond what is actually expected of them."
[I admittedly admit that I will go above and beyond when helping people or not even if they need my help but say for example they're going on a trip I will send a list of different things to check out on their vacation if I have been there before even if they didn't ask me to. The sitting, as all my friend know yeah that is not me at all. I am always on the go or doing something; I am definitely always busy one way or other with different things.] 


- "ISFJ friends stick to their commitments and do their best to fulfill their promises." tidbit here
[I will definitely say that is 100% true. I will stick through a commitment even if I am sick or whatever the case and I know some of my friends are like I don't know how you do it, but also I do it to because I know scheduling wise it may not work out for quite some time, so I rather stick to it and commit even if I am sick.] 


- "Very Supportive. ISFJs are always willing to help other people, sharing their knowledge and experience with their colleagues, classmates or friends. People with this personality type strive for win-win situations, choosing empathy over judgment wherever possible. tidbit here
[I am definitely supportive of others and things that happen. It doesn't matter if it something bad, sad, whatever the emotion or situation I am always willing to listen and help anyway I can. I think that is why also a lot of people have told me things that they would never told others, because I don't judge and I also don't see the point in doing that, especially things that I have gone through number one and number two not everybody walks the same path, so who am I to judge what is right or wrong in your life.] 


- " Loyal and hard-working. ISFJs are very loyal and often get emotionally attached to a specific idea or a company. They will work very hard and do everything they can to meet their obligations. [I do work hard for sure, with out a doubt. All my friends and people I have worked with that always say that about me and have heard it from every job I have worked. I like to get the job done, so once I do something I make sure it is done even if I have to stay a little bit or a whole lot, it doesn't matter I get it completed.] 

- " Too altruistic. ISFJs tend to be very good-natured, warm individuals and they are likely to find it difficult to refuse requests for help. Unfortunately, this often results in the ISFJ getting overloaded with other people's work or problems. [I will have to admit this is true and is definitely for sure a weakness of mine. I do at time become overwhelmed with so much of other people's problems and such that it's too much for me.] 

- "ISFJs are often unappreciated, at work, home, and play. Ironically, because they prove over and over that they can be relied on for their loyalty and unstinting, high-quality work, those around them often take them for granted -- even take advantage of them." tidbit here
[Again, as I mentioned above this is very true the taking advantage of and it's also because I do put in the work and beyond and am someone that someone can rely on if they need something.] 


- " While their work ethic is high on the ISFJ priority list, their families are the centers of their lives. ISFJs are extremely warm and demonstrative within the family circle -- and often possessive of their loved ones, as well. [ I definitely care about my family a lot and will do anything for them. I will always be there any way that I can possible and I try hard to be involved and have that connection to family for sure, over these last couple of years.] 

- "ISFJs learn best by doing, rather than by reading about something in a book, or applying theory. tidbit here
[I definitely am someone who has to learn by doing it for sure to learn.]


a famous person with my same personality type Mother Theresa tidbit here



This is my personality and thank you so much for taking the time to read it. If you are the same as me, leave a comment below I guess, if you want! :) 





Signed, Joe

Thursday, September 5, 2013

some advice passed on from someone to me and now to you

Hey Daisy Blossom's!

Today's topic is :
Thursday, September 6th, 2013 : Pass on some useful advice or information you learned and always remembered.



When it comes to advice that I have learned / remembered I would have to say the advice that I have received recently from many with all different perspectives to it. The latest is to "network" (as most people may want to call it now a days), say hi to people. People always have something to talk about and are willing to talk to you. Even if their are shy, you can say a simple hi and something you like their wearing. You can go further by saying hi along with asking their name, where they're from etc and you may find something in common. You may become good friends, perhaps just acquaintances or won't have to see them ever again, whatever the case a simple hi, hello is very easy task at hand to open the line of communication and to gain new connections.
Another thing that I learned was to say YES to everything (minus the obvious bad choices - i think that should be pretty self explanatory), because sometimes you say no to things and you don't even know what you're saying no to. Sometimes those YES' land you in those in the right moment at the right time kind of deal that you hear some people talk about. Honestly, when you think about it, it's true. Hey, yeah maybe you'll think you hate but end up having a good time or maybe you will actually hate it but you won't have to ever go back again. At least you experienced it once and can you went or done it. Who know's what will come about for you! :) The next thing that I have learned is ALWAYS listen to your GUT/INTUITION which ever you want to call it. It knows a lot better than your mind would, so listen to it. There obviously is a reason why you have that feeling, it is telling you something, so instead of ignoring it, listen to it. You never know what trouble it could keep you out of or what cool opportunity you just let yourself have because you went with your gut. When you allow yourself to meet people you create and you create a connection, you may have opened yourself an opportunity of greatness. I think the last piece of advice that I think goes along with this whole theme is be YOU, be yourSELF and people will like you for that.
If they don't they aren't right for you. Don't compensate yourself to fit in, so people like you. People should like you for who you are and the uniqueness that you carry within you and shine out. Because no one can be you but you, so do you and be happy. Make yourself HAPPY first and foremost before anybody else (i know it's easier said than done right?!) If their is something you need to do because you help others all the time and not yourself, do you and make it happen for your self. If you don't care of yourself, who will? If you don't love yourself, how do you expect someone to love you if you don't love yourself first?! 

So to break it down in point form for those of you that want to skim through...

1. network
2. say YES!
3. listen to your GUT/INTUITION 
4. Be YOU, Be HAPPY & LOVE YOURSELF 

Happy Thursday!

p.s - I thought I was going to so this challenge along with my own things on my blog but I truthfully don't have time with school to put up more than one post. I hope that is understandable and enjoy all the things I write about for the questions this month. Thank you again for reading my blog. I truly appreciate it a ton! 

Signed, Joe

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

new york city love

Hey Daisy Blossom's!

Wednesday, September 4th : If you could take three months off from your current life and do anything in the world, what would you do?
from pinterest 

It's the second day of the challenge and this was an easy answer for me. I didn't need to think about it at all, it's an automatic that everybody that knows me, has known about my love for New York city forever and ever. This is what I would do with my three months, indulge in the life, city and culture of New York. I would soak up every little thing and experience everything possible. I would take TONS of photos, enjoy tons of new eatery places, just be apart of the city the way my heart is fully of it since forever and ever from the time I was young. New York has been something inside of me since I was young that I cannot explain when people ask why.. it's just always been there. I treasure it, love it and bright lights.. like my blog name is why I named it bright lights because of New York City. It's just a place where I see big dreams are made of and could come true. NEW YORK has my HEART & LOVE. I know it's pretty short, but it is also pretty simple sweet answer for me, with not a whole lot to really explain. It's something that is inside of my heart forever and doesn't leave. This is how I would spend 3 months of my life if I had the opportunity too! :) 

p.s - I still get to see my love of New York through the blog and eyes of Taza and her family. If you love New York as much as I do, then I would recommend checking out her blog for all love of New York. click here




Signed, Joe

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

what I come from

Hey Daisy Blossom's!
& Good Day to Tuesday! 


I have decided to join on in with SOML Blogtember challenge!! Yaaay! I love doing these challenges that she makes, they're awesome and always good questions to write to which I love writing! I will get into today's topic and leave you with the link here for the wrote she wrote for today's topic, if you wanted to take a read yourself. :) 

Tuesday September 3rd : Describe where or what you come from. The people, the places, and/or the factors that make up who you are. 

If I start off where I come from it would be the start of my grandparents on both sides of my families then my actually parents. Why I say my grandparents is because they worked so hard back in those days. They had a work ethic that got instilled into their children, which became my parents. The work ethic definitely got passed down onto me, along with manners, helping people and etc. (all the good stuff you learn and hear stories about from your grandparents). Also back then the roles were more defined in those days and strict this is what this person is expected to do etc. Where as now it's either or with many choices and options. I definitely got a lot of value instilled in me from my grandparents for sure on my dad's side, because I would see them regularly growing up for all the holidays and some non holidays. There is always stories, laughter etc. As for my mom's side I never really grow up around or seen that much to be honest however, via communication telephone and good old fashion snail mail. I still snail mail with my auntie. As I got older I seen my family on my mom's side more, and I had just went to my grandmothers 100th birthday last March! How many people can say they have lived to see a milestone like that or witness it even? It was an amazing opportunity and she obviously isn't 100 percent in remembering things. Boy, did I hear some stories from others about her at her birthday that I never heard and I even heard her talking and about a story. It actually made me tear up because I didn't get to hear or experience all those because the travel of Canadian soil and Caribbean is not very close, you know? When it comes now to my parents, definitely hard work and doing things fully to the fullest potential possible or don't bother to do it at all is what I would say has made up some of who I am. It doesn't matter what it is, always give your best. I would even go beyond to say that I also learn from my family on my dad's like my aunts, uncles and cousins because I would see them all the time as well for gatherings at my grandparents, which is now only my grandmas. I learn a lot from all my family members, they always try to encourage different things, learn new things about what's going on with you and make sure everything is okay. Ah, Yes.. that is also another thing that is a big part of my family is communication and knowing what goes on. And I am not going to lie, it has it's pros and cons at times. However, it also makes us close in the sense of knowing what is going on with each other, but I will say as getting older everyone goes there ways and things. The parents keep the most contact and the cousins I would say just go with the flow really at this point, because everyone is on different paths and such but we keep in touch here and there. As for instant me, I recently started getting close to people in my family, because I never really shared anything not only with my family but with anyone. It's good to have people to go to and talk about things, help out or just to hang out around and being in there surrounds. I like that I got the family oriented instilled within me also, because there is a lot of people who don't and not really sure about certain things. However, even though I grow up around that there are times in my life also that I didn't want to be apart of that aspect because a number of inner self reasons. As you get older, learn new things, learn new things about yourself, what you like or don't like, can handle and can't handle.. you realize a number of different things. You take what you want to become apart of you and what you don't. Life is a big jigsaw puzzle and their are always pieces to stick together to work in or figure out etc. My grandma on my moms side is Caribbean and my dad's grandparents / now grandma is German+Norwegian and I believe also in those cultures family is a big thing instilled within along with working hard as well. 

I hope that told you a bit .. if you have any questions or anything leave them below or send me an email! 

Have a Happy Tuesday! :) 


Signed, Joe

Friday, May 31, 2013

A vivid memory

Day 31
[A vivid memory]



Before I start.. WOW, WOW, WOW!! I can't believe it, it's the last day and I made it all the way through May with every challenge completed each day. And no I didn't pre-blog post anything. I literally would come on here everyday and posted my thoughts. I think it's better that way instead of having had it pre-blogged because sometimes things happen and they happen to work out for one of the challenges. Yaay, for all of you that made it to the end as well, give yourself a round of a applause, seriously! It feels really rewarding in the sense of having readers being able to get something everyday to read from me, because I know I have sucked at blogging for the past months! I think it ignited a good start for June and the rest of summer! Anyways.. for this very last day a vivid memory. 

I would have to say for this most of my vivid memories are of the type whose parents weren't together and everything was separate. It was cool I guess to those that are in the situation of having your parents not together because you have two of everything. However, it wasn't that great to be honest, because my parents always argued and such, so growing up that sucked for me. With these vivid memories the other thing that stands out is constantly being at the doctors all the time and surgery a lot as a kid. Those years when I was young was not fun at all I could definitely said I felt depressed and unhappy really to be truthfully, wholesomely honest. This probably isn't a vivid memory that most want to read about, but it's my memories that I remember.  Do not get me wrong my family seeing them was amazing at all the different holidays, occasions  and for camping out in the summer time, with bike rides. It was like my get-away from immediate home life things I remember. It would feel good, yet leaving kind of sucked. I kind of wanted to stay at times but more so I think the thing that stuck out for myself was the fact that I envied my cousins and how they had parents that were together and did things together etc. Obviously has I got older I've realized things and some things you think or wish when you are younger isn't what it seems on the other side. "the grass isn't always greener on the other side." Yeah the things that I remember a lot of may seemed not so great with the in-between release of happy moments here and there.. it was what God wanted me to go through. He wanted me to go through whatever I have to learn, realize and to help me become the person I am today and that I can be okay with because I know that it doesn't make me seem naive about certain things that may come my way. Also I feel it gives me a good eye-opener when helping people and situations they are in, but more so having the will to understand as well as help in anyway I can. These are my vivid memories that may seem not so prevalent in details but this is them and perhaps it's a sad way to end this last challenge, but I am not sad at all. I hope you aren't as you read this. I find this is something that is hopeful and let's me know that there is better out in the earth and I have a lot more to achieve, as well as be in this lifetime. This is my time now that I am an adult that can do the things I want to change my life to be positive and better. My past is my past, my future is wide open but my present time right now is what determines the outcome of my future and I want to enjoy the moments now. I want to enjoy these moments because I have always lived in either the past and or future, there was never a present until the past 2 years or so and so my memories now are happy, present in time, and yeah there aren't good days.. understandable. However, for the most part life's vivid memories in these past two years has been happy. =)

Have a lovely weekend!! 

I will try to figure out the month of June, to continue some posts for you guys!!








Signed, Joe

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Letting Go

Day 30
[React to this term: Letting Go]

For me this term in past meant letting go of past hatred, fears, anger, negativity but those things I have worked through for the most part. Speaking as of now, letting go means to me to let go of things that happen in the moment that upset me or make me feel down. In life, things happen.. life throws you curve balls. I cannot control the outcome when things decide to come about unwillingly. I can only do something by the reaction of how I let it affect me ultimately at the time. Letting Go.. is being positive and looking at things as only temporary because things can have the subject of changing. So for me letting go is not letting things affect or impact me so immensely in the moment that aren't that BIG of IMPORTANCE or don't affect me personally but has to do with something else or someone else. What I may see now is only temporary but what is waiting for me from God is something so much bigger than I can see. 

I know it's quick, short and sweet, but that's pretty much all I have to say for today's post.







Signed, Joe

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

music music.. soundtrack

Day 29
[Five songs or pieces of music that speak to you or bring back memories.]

#1. I really love this song, especially when I may feel a bit down or for something calming. It gives me hope and belief that things will work out how they are suppose to and that I am not alone in this journey. Everything that doesn't make sense to me or I don't understand that I try to it's not for my understanding God does wondrous miracles in life everyday and I just need to believe and know that his love will encompass anything. 
Have Your Way by Britt Nicole on Grooveshark

#2. I enjoy this song off of her new album and there is also a couple of other songs as well that I enjoy but for this it just reminds me of a guardian angel watching over me. 
Nightingale by demi lovato  on Grooveshark

#3. I love this song off of their new album, because it reminds me of dreams and all accomplishments and things in life that you want to achieve.
Counting Stars  by One Republic on Grooveshark

#4. I like another song of theirs also but I have been listening to this a lot ever since I heard it and I believe I came across it on itunes when it first came out. This song has so much emotion but it gets me into a zone by listening to it and this is the song I listen to while reading the book I Declare. I feel it gets me in the positive mood and off to a good start in the morning combined with reading the book.
Heartbeats by Hillsong United on Grooveshark

#5. This beautiful, beautiful song is amazing and also another new song off their album. It is divine and amazing. It just gives so much beauty, hope, love and makes you know that everything you've tried or set out to do, you actually do and don't have any regrets. It's just a happy song for me drenched with big dreams within in and full of sweet sweet beautiful love that inspires you and everything you have done in your life. 
I lived by I lived on Grooveshark


A some bonus extras ..  

#&!. This is a fun upbeat jam I like currently
Fall Down (feat. Miley Cyrus) by will.i.am on Grooveshark

#&! I like this fun, upbeat song if you want to get in a upbeat mood! 
Play it Again by Becky G on Grooveshark

#&! I had to come back on here add in this song because it is amazing and I only heard it today but I love it. Oh and I found out about it because of Shannon of arrowstheblog who was previously milkandcookies. I owe finding out about this song to her so go check out her blog. =)
The Fear by Ben Howard on Grooveshark






Signed, Joe

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

A Couple of Photos

Day 28
[Only pictures]
These photos are from my weekend that got snapped from my phone, so sorry if not that great quality but I will leave it at that! =)

















Signed, Joe

Monday, May 27, 2013

this one's for YOU, the READERS!

Day 27
[ a letter to your readers]

Dear readers,

... and browsers, followers, and new viewers to my blog. Thank you for checking out my blog and leaving me comments; I really appreciate them and the time you take out of your day to actually leave a little something on my posts. Thank you to those that I comment on their blog or email who take the time to respond back. Overall in general a HUGE complete THANK YOU for stopping by whether you've only just found me, heard about me from someone else's blog I left a comment on, simply randomly came across me by fluke. For those of you who have been here from the beginning THANK YOU, truly. I know there is a lot that I can improve on with this blog along with the obvious of regular posting. I hope you can all bare with me and be patient as I try to figure out what it is that I am going to decide for this blog to become or focus on. I know I have had this blog now since 2010 and I probably should already have it figured out, but I don't. I think I don't because when you first are starting out you focus so much on what everybody else is doing or has featured or try to join in on their link-ups that MY BLOG ends up not becoming my blog. What I mean by that is.. it because content or ideas of other people and yes I can be inspired by it but I think more so once you let go and don't become so obsessed you find certain elements. I have found some things that I want to work on for my blog and make apart of this for you guys. I want you guys to have something excited to read and enjoy. I know it is taking me extra longer than most people, but sometimes things work out the way they're suppose to work out at the right time, the right moment and slowly but surely I believe it will come together. I truly am grateful for your reading eyes that read a whole lot of what I have to say and if it's not perhaps just skim to view photos, which I feel isn't very many on here really. Ultimately for me, is THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, for being here, having patience with me. I know I am not perfect and this blog is not perfect yet, but probably seems like a WHOLE lot of MESS but it is my mess that will come together in due time. Oh and lastly THANK YOU for the people in my life that come on here to read my blog, support me, encourage me, and think the great things that you do of me. I am so HAPPY, LUCKY and FEEL LOVED from ALL the AMAZING SUPPORT you have given me and CONTINUE to give to me about my blog. I really appreciate the time you take to actually read it and help me out when I need some advice on this blogging thing even though you guys don't have a blog yourself, you're helpful to me. THANK YOU, for being amazed by the things on here.


But for EVERYONE, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! 
FROM, the BOTTOM of my HEART. 
I LOVE YOU, YOUR SUPPORT, YOUR READERSHIP, YOUR COMMENTS/EMAILS, and YOUR PATIENCE waiting for GREATNESS to come about. THANK YOU, TRULY, SINCERELY and COMPLETELY. I hope I have INSPIRED a few of you, because that is ALL I want to ACHIEVE from my blog is the ability to INSPIRE. 
















Signed, Joe

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Zach Sobiech

Day 26
[ Something you read online. Leave a link and discuss, if you'd like.]

#1. Zach leaves behind inspiring legacy
#2. Zach Sobiech dies at 18

I had seen this video before he had died or the day of I don't remember the exact date but I since it and it was touching. Mostly it was inspiring, because he was so so so so positive and looked for the good in everything and everybody. The legacy that he left behind was amazing, so kind hearted, loving and always smiling along with happy. And just because he had a disease it didn't stop him from living his life and enjoying every moment that it had in for him. "Just try to make people happy" 

For those who haven't seen the video or heard the story here is the video that I linked below..


Signed, Joe

Saturday, May 25, 2013

words are just words.. right?

Day 25
[ Something someone told you about yourself that you'll never forget (good or bad)]

Oldie
This one was an automatic for me.. and it isn't something good, however I am making up for the bad with a good right underneath! 

So I was told and it was not that long ago pretty recent years my twenties that "If I were to walk into a room I would never capture a guys attention." Yeah that burned and still does, it still sits kind of in my head. I know I shouldn't let it be, but it's still there. It's not so predominant in my mind but it is there and that is probably the first thing I would say compared to other things I've heard of myself if someone asked me. I am definitely not one of those girls that goes out of their way to get attention. I don't even like when attention is on me you know? My aim has never been to walk into a room/classroom in school to make everybody turn around (turn there head) and just stare at me, all mesmerized. That is not my priority ever, my education has always been more important than trying to win over getting some guy's attention. If a guy likes me and whatnot, okay fine but I am not going to go out of my way to try and make a point. (I am not going to make that my focus when I am getting an education or doing my thing. If someone does come I am also not going to ignore it either because that could be my person, my soul-mate, love of my life, my future husband, my future father of my kids. Usually things like that happen when you aren't searching for someone but living your life.)  I think it bugs more though also is because the comment I heard that people thought of another girl "Oh she's not the girl who gets married." The girl wants to be married, be a wife and have kids. And it goes hand-in-hand with me for the comment I received and yes, that girl was crying. She did want to be married. For me, I want to me married as well. I want to find someone that loves me for me and be happy. However, comments like the one I got don't help any, because it can make one feel ugly or have low self-esteem when it comes to guys or having a relationship with a guy. Any ways.. I am going to change directions and hope that explained that quickly, but if not and want to know more or want to share your story with me comment below or send me a quick email! 

Now for the good stuff, which I want to talk about more.. and I know you guys would like to hear more of something good + positive I am sure is this... !! =)

- You are intelligent
- You are beautiful 
- You are valuable 
- You are smart

Having these said to me was weird at first I am not even going to lie, but they were also at the same time SO POWERFUL. Because when you never hear things like this and someone says it for the first time, it's a shock and weird. But it definitely changed my life and how I felt or thought about myself. I will always remember these words told to me. How I felt and how I feel about myself now compared to back then. life changing

so that's that, see you tomorrow for day 26! 











Signed, Joe

3 not so fondest of traits

Day 24
[ Your top 3 worst traits]

WHoa, wow I am going to get right into this.. 




#1. Tempermental: I definitely can have swinging moods. I could be fine and fine and fine and then something happens or whatever. I can just snap not meaning to at people but I do because I am annoyed or irritated mostly and don't want to be around anyone. You could ask me the simplest question about something and because I'm frustrated and or annoyed I don't care about the question that is related to why I may be in that mood. I can have days and days of being super hyper and fun. I rather be by myself then with surrounded with other people for long periods of time. It makes me more annoyed, agitated or overwhelmed that I just need to have my own space by myself no one near me time. 

#2. Impatient: I definitely can be impatient and sometimes just can't be bothered with things going so slow or I'll get irritated. For the most part I am pretty able to make compromise and not be like that, but there are those days I am just like ugh! 

#3. Stubborn: I get told that by my mom, and I've heard it from others. I can be stuck in my ways even if others said their opinion. I have never been one to do what everybody else does, so I do what I feel for myself. Okay I will admit there are times my way ends up not correct that I chose, however that's life. Life is about experiences and learning. I can be stubborn but have been working on listening to what others say and taking it into consideration because sometimes things don't work out my thought out / planned way. I've taken this into consideration for the past year. 

This is pretty much it for today's post! Have a great weekend! 








Signed, Joe

Thursday, May 23, 2013

THINGS I'VE LEARNED IN LIFE

Day 23
[ Things you've learned that school won't teach you]

First off so close to the end! I cannot believe it, so amazing! 31 one days of straight blogging, awesome, awesome! I am definitely however going to have to makeup for all these writing posts for photos posts next I feel.. ;) Let's get into today's post..


Life I learnt will knock you off your base plate to make you realize what you have and to be grateful for what it is that you have. It does this to show you that before you get to home base there's more to life and you have to work really hard at the things you want in life. And it is your duty to be thankful for everything, even the simplest of little things. Also life will throw random curve balls to shake you up to see if what you want is truly what you want and are you truly willing to fight as hard as you can to achieve it. 

Being greener on your own turf is the first thing to look at because what you may think is greener on the other side could completely take you off guard and isn't. I definitely heard people talk about it and never truly got it until I endured it by hearing another persons thoughts. It's surprising what you may think can turn out completely and honestly different from someones thoughts, live, stories etc. Fixing what is on my side is the first step to making my life grow to bountiful things. Comparing my life to that of someone else doesn't help also.. my journey is my journey and no one else.

This life of mine has also taught me that it isn't what others want at the end of the day. It is my life and what I want truly, because at the end of the day I am the one who has to live with the results, nobody else. When figuring out this life and what I want to achieve it's not about taking the safe road because everybody else around me is scared or doesn't think it is a good path etc. I am the one who needs to make myself fulfilled and happy, so that I can say I least tried even if I failed or doesn't work in my favor. At least I tried and there will be no what if or regret. Basically, do what is best for the heart at the time and not other peoples opinions as the ultimate result. Everybody has a purpose in this life. 

My life has taught me to DREAM BIG always, no matter what others say, believe or think about them. If it is something I truly want and I am willing to put in the effort to achieve it then anything can be accomplished with determination. Having ambitions, daily goals and or weekly goals helps you get there. Having those dreams written down hold me accountable for the things I say. And not only does it hold myself accountable but as well actions talk louder than words, so putting everything into play is what gets you the things you want out of life. Life is full of opportunities  it's all about how one chooses to go about it. One can dream and dream but do nothing to attain it or one can do something to make it come to life. Some times dreams are so big as well as scary that if you don't risk it all how will you gain anything? This life isn't about regrets. This life has failures and that's okay, they don't make you less of anything they make you fight harder to wanting to make a point in I'll do anything to be better than the next; even if that means staying later, go that extra mile when I could stop. It's about pushing harder, working harder, giving triple than 100%, it's about crafting my game to be better than the person who is lacking. You got to be one step ahead, and running not chasing things. 

In this life time I have wanted a LOT of things and I have achieved the goals I have set out and wanted in the past up until now. It didn't matter if it was something small or big it counts if you really want it and it means something to you. However, with that comes believing and being positive. Being positive attracts positive. Being negative attracts negative. The certain things that I have attracted into my life is because my attitude and outlook on it. Being positive is what attracts the very ultimate amazing experiences, desires etc. And no one can teach you that but you. Anyone can believe in you and what you want from life, however if you don't believe in you then there's a problem, and so to gain the things one desires believing is a must, a must of yourself. 

These are my things I've learned and I know there is much more to learn in this life of mine, because I haven't learnt everything. I hope you enjoyed!












Signed, Joe

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

a rant.. in response thread comments

Day 22
[Rant about something. Get up on your soapbox and tell us how you really feel. (a pet peeve, a current event, a controversial topic, something your husband or roommate or neighbor or boss does that really ticks you off ]


Example taken from Google Thread

Jenni already talked about comments getting a reply and how to do all that jazz, which I had already set up correctly from before. However, the one thing that really annoys me is the fact that I never know if I get a reply from someone when I comment on their blog and it's reply in comments section. I don't get sent an email telling me they responded and honestly I am most likely not going to go back hunting to look for my comment when a WHOLE lot of people left comments. There are those times when you randomly click onto a blog you've never been to and leave a comment which they may have happened to reply to comment in comment section but how are you going to remember who to check back at after you closed your browser? Okay, your history... but if you looked at a LOT of different blogs, sorry but who has time to find where you last commented and what post. It's such an inconvenience and for me it's such an annoying thing because what if they wrote back something good or what if they asked you to email me them in them comments. How am I ever going to know that?! Yes, I could write down all the blogs I visit and the posts I read in which I left a comment but that's a kill joy and also time consuming, not to sound like a bleep. There are comments I have left and I will never know if I got a response or not because it's reply in comments section. I could also click follow by email but why would I want to do that because I am going to get an email every time someone else leaves a comment on this person's post... annoying! Who wants a cluttered inbox that doesn't acknowledge what you had written only. 

This is my little rant, nothing to great or big or anything but I had to mention it, because I have been thinking about it a lot through blogging but even more so lately and it completely sucks the outcome. It sucks because you could have quite possibly gained a blogger friend or something.. who knows?! The other thing that is kinda of a disappointment is that the blogger can reply to your comment quickly but doesn't review your blog and what a shame! Okay, I understand you can have TONS of comments, but if you're going to reply why not check out the blog? If you checked out the blog then mostly like could click on comment-ers email link and email them that you replied. I actually had that happened only ONCE, once, but goes to show not every single person is willing to do that for whatever reason.
Any who..

I hope you all have a fabulous Wednesday! :) 












Signed, Joe

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

let's skip down memory lane..

Day 21
[A list of links to your favorite posts in your achieves]



Well today's challenge seems super easy, sort of kinda.. so let me snoop through the past achieves of mine and find some stuff for you all to view! ;) The photo is even down memory lane.. well duh! It's summer, not fall! :p

#.1 OOTD
(outfit post) February 14, 2013


#.2 this kind of love./ our kind of love. (re-edited edition)
(letter to future husband) January 16, 2013


#.3  i promise  (and if you flash your heart, i won't deny it)
(letter to self) February 6, 2012


#4. OOTD
(outfit post) June 25, 2012


#.5 Q&A / more about me.
(Getting to know about me) August 1, 2012  


#.6  Liebster Award
(Nominated for an award) July 18, 2012


I think this is all.. there is so many different posts, WOW! I didn't really realize it until I decided to skim back through. I hope you enjoy these posts that I have selected. 

Have a wonderful day!












Signed, Joe