Choose Wisely

“We are drowning in information, while starving for wisdom. The world henceforth will be run by synthesizers, people able to put together the right information at the right time, think critically about it, and make important choices wisely. ”
E. O. Wilson

I am taking economics for my senior year, and one general thing the class teaches is making good decisions and the entrepreneurial thing to do in taking risks and accepting changes. Decisions have a huge impact in your life, your goals and your future, so it is essential to make good ones.

You have a choice each and every single day. So choose to appreciate what you have. Choose to make time for yourself and to be content with yourself. Choose to do something that makes you smile. Choose to be excited. Choose to laugh at your own silliness. Choose to spend time and interact with positive people. Choose to be persistent with your goals and to never give up. Choose to try again and again and again, don’t let failures lure you away from your dreams.

Within your choices lie all the tools and resources you need to design the essence of life and the essence of your dreams, it’s just a matter of choosing wisely.

There is a reason behind everything

Life is full of surprises. Moments of impacts and we often tend to forget that God has a plan for us all. “You wouldn’t make a lock with a key, similarly God won’t give us problems without solutions!” Hence whatever’s happens, happens for a reason, whether it is to teach us a lesson, move on, or simply grow up. Everything serves a purpose.

Friday Everyday?

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday are now nonexistent on my calender.

Lets celebrate everyday like its a Friday, shall we?

Evoking Sweet Innocence.

By Zahra Siddique

Failure leads to success,

Soon I will progress.

I am eager to know,

What my future has to show.

Every step I take,

A whole new world I awake.

New doors open,

Through dreams I’ve lived awoken.

Sometimes, when I look back

Retracing my steps through the track,

I can’t help to notice I’ve come a long way

And I am pacing forward everyday.

There are still times where I’d often get lost in the old days,

Lost in my old childish ways;

Still struck by my sweet innocence.

Get off the scale

I don’t even remember the last time I checked my weight; like a couple of numbers would make a difference to me. For those of you that do worry about small things like that need to read this and change your perception, and stop stressing about it. You are beautiful just the way you are.

“Get Off The Scale!

You are beautiful. Your beauty, just like your capacity for life, happiness, and success, is immeasurable. Day after day, countless people across the globe get on a scale in search of validation of beauty and social acceptance.

Get off the scale! I have yet to see a scale that can tell you how enchanting your eyes are. I have yet to see a scale that can show you how wonderful your hair looks when the sun shines its glorious rays on it. I have yet to see a scale that can thank you for your compassion, sense of humor, and contagious smile. Get off the scale because I have yet to see one that can admire you for your perseverance when challenged in life.

It’s true, the scale can only give you a numerical reflection of your relationship with gravity. That’s it. It cannot measure beauty, talent, purpose, life force, possibility, strength, or love. Don’t give the scale more power than it has earned. Take note of the number, then get off the scale and live your life. You are beautiful!”
― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

Quote for the Day

‘It always seems impossible until it’s done’ ~ Nelson Mandela

An unintentional hiatus from blogging

Fellow bloggers, please excuse my unintentional hiatus from blogging, it has become least of my priorities after school and work. But I am sure all of you have missed me 😛

It is so easy getting in the habit of  putting off something you aren’t required to do and it is even easier to just give up. But what’s the point in taking the easy way out? that is not fun at all, I like to challenge myself. This blog, even if it may not seem has been quite a challenge itself and keeping it alive has become a pretty hard task that I am hoping to maintain.

Lately life has been been pretty hectic, but I like having something to do throughout the day and being constantly engaged then ending my day crashing into bed to restart the daily routine once again. There simply has just been so little time, and so much to do.

But before I post anything, I would like to catch up  and acknowledge a few bloggers for the awards they have bestowed upon me within the past few weeks.

Here is a track record of the awards I have received followed by the fellow bloggers that nominated me and my nominations for each award:

ADVENTUROUS BLOGGER AWARD

 Nomination received on August 24, 2012 by blogger Managua Gunn, known for his blog Managua Gunn’s Pirate Cove. 

Questionnaire: 

1. In which country or region would you like your next adventure to be?
I would like to go sand boarding in South Africa.
2. Where would you recommend for an adventurous time?
Despite my outgoing nature, I still have alot of places to see, but I would definitely recommend skydiving for the daring individuals looking for an adventurous time.
3. Most interesting culture
I always found the Egyptian culture during the ancient times to be pretty interesting.
4. Favourite activity
I like to do anything that involves taking risks, I am pretty daring when it comes to having an adventure
5. Most dangerous risk taken
I would consider skydiving as the most dangerous risk I have taken.
6. Favourite quotation
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars!”-Les Brown.
7. Happiness is… 
Laughter, and anything that puts a smile in your face and makes you feel content.

My Nominees:

Canadian Hiking Photography by blogger Patrick Latter

Cross(stitch) Your Heart

Toemail 

Inga’s Angle

SUNSHINE AWARD

Nomination received on August 24, 2012 by blogger Staciegh, known for her blog Dancing in the Rain. Post can be viewed here.

Questionnaire:

1. What is your favourite Christmas/festive movie? I think Elf and is one of my favorites

2. What is your favourite flower? I like the exotic kinds of flowers. I also love red roses.

3. What is your favourite non-alcoholic beverage? The mocha cookie crumble frappuchino from Starbucks

4. What is your passion? I am passionate in who I am and everything I do.

5. What is your favourite time of year? I don’t really have a preference, I really like winter weather, and the times I get a chance to dance in the rain 🙂

6. What is your favourite part of the day? Warm nights are my favourite.

7. What is your favourite physical activity? I love dancing.

8. What is your favourite vacation? Anything adventurous, and risk taking, I am all up for it.

My Nominees:

Nature Photo Rehab by blogger Mike

Madhura Dabholkar’s blog

Epiphany to Write by blogger Umar Tayyub

A Place Called Love

Thoughts for Growth

INSPIRING BLOGGER AWARD

   

Nomination received on August 31, 2012 by blogger Andrea, known for her blog My Spoken Heart. Post can be viewed here.

Since, I have already stated 7 things about myself before, I am just going to skip to nominations:

Curiousity Is My Motive by blogger Sarah

Source of Inspiration by Pat Cegan

Heaven for Earth

The Amateur’s Quill

ONE LOVELY BLOG AWARD

   

Nomination received on September 5, 2012  by Tapish Gupta, known for his blog Life of 24 Hours. Post can be viewed here.

Skipping part about myself to nominations:

Finding Order in Chaos by blogger Candy S

Subhan Zein’s blog

Hila Achmar’s blog

The Fearless Cooking Club

The Awkwardian

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL NOMINEES AND A HUGE THANKS TO MY FELLOW BLOGGERS THAT NOMINATED ME!

Anyone looking for a good read, should definitely refer and follow these blogs:

Managua Gunn’s Pirate Cove by blogger  Managua Gunn

Dancing in the Rain by blogger Staciegh

My Spoken Heart by blogger  Andrea

 Life of 24 Hours by blogger Tapish Gupta

Thank you so much again for the nominations. I am truly honored.

Let me breathe

See what losing a pen results to…Take note, don’t loose your pen or you will die!

So here I am back to high school, back to the same daily routine, same school, same people, slightly different schedule, some new teachers, more books, more homework, more tests, more stress, more pressure and soon college applications….. Oh joy! I feel like I am just being chucked at with things to do from every corner so much to juggle and apparently its just the beginning.

Guess what I am thinking … When will it end?! Slow down life, let me breathe please!

Time is going by so fast and barely within my grasp, I am just holding on in hopes of surviving tomorrow and every day that follows. *crossed fingers

Destiny awaits me…..behold!
Good night my fellow blog readers 🙂

Follow your heart and intuition

Don’t allow yourself to wake up with yesterday’s issues troubling your mind. Refuse to live backwards, see everyday as a new day, a new chapter.

“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition for they already know what you want to become.” – Steve Jobs

In your heart of hearts you know what needs to be done. Every day is a new day with new opportunities, so broaden your horizons and take full advantage. You won’t know what life is like until you have lived it, don’t waste it you only live once.