What makes people happy?
Is money enough? if it is then why are the richest people in the world living a desperate life? I watched a documentary about these people and it ain't fun. I have seen and met the poorest person financially but I felt their genuine happiness.
Will you say you are successful when you go home in a quiet and empty place?
Are you really living THE LIFE when you have debts and bills to pay?
You look at other people and envy them...
You despise someone because you think they have everything...but look closely do they have EVERYTHING?
What if you have alot of what ifs?
Will you be ever fulfill your bucket list?
When will you start the plan?
Hesitations
whine whine whine
Are goals just goals?
Why are you thinking of the future when you don't do anything right now
When you say you won't can you really do it?
YES I AM NOT HAPPY......
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
2 weeks before vacation
I have to start a list on what to buy for pasalubong and family members are already subtly asking what they want... Yup this is one of the Filipino culture I'm soo frustrated about.
When you ask people what they want they would just say it's up to you what you wanna give me but they are expecting to get something that they really wanted from you...I think as a Filipino you have to be a mind reader.
I usually write down everything on a to do list because when I travel I have to consider alot of things especially if I have to meet friends and family.
And I also have to dig deep into my memory bank of the stories and life data of the people I will be meeting.
I am excited as this will be my longest vacation after a couple of years and considering I will be visiting a few awesome cities. I will try to add my trip and show a few pictures and videos.
When you ask people what they want they would just say it's up to you what you wanna give me but they are expecting to get something that they really wanted from you...I think as a Filipino you have to be a mind reader.
I usually write down everything on a to do list because when I travel I have to consider alot of things especially if I have to meet friends and family.
And I also have to dig deep into my memory bank of the stories and life data of the people I will be meeting.
I am excited as this will be my longest vacation after a couple of years and considering I will be visiting a few awesome cities. I will try to add my trip and show a few pictures and videos.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Being Filipino....
Growing up I was always called "tisay" a slang for mestiza meaning a mixed filipino to be exact I am chinese mestiza.
Living in Canada for 6 years I have learned to truly love who I am. I am proud to say I am FILIPINO just look at my nose no denying LOL
Most of the time I am mistaken to be chinese and I always correct them I AM FILIPINO.
There is a lot of stereotyping about Filipinos and I always tell ignorant people that it doesn't mean another JUAN did that, I am like that too.
I always share my culture to other people yes the good and the bad. I don't pretend that my country is ALRIGHT but what I'm really proud of being Filipino is we know how to smile and laugh GENUINELY.
If money and pride is not a problem for me I will undoubtedly pack my bag and live in the Philippines.
I see people wearing the 3 stars and a sun products but do they even know the real meaning of this?
Being Filipino is not through your physical appearance but of the HEART.
Living in Canada for 6 years I have learned to truly love who I am. I am proud to say I am FILIPINO just look at my nose no denying LOL
Most of the time I am mistaken to be chinese and I always correct them I AM FILIPINO.
There is a lot of stereotyping about Filipinos and I always tell ignorant people that it doesn't mean another JUAN did that, I am like that too.
I always share my culture to other people yes the good and the bad. I don't pretend that my country is ALRIGHT but what I'm really proud of being Filipino is we know how to smile and laugh GENUINELY.
If money and pride is not a problem for me I will undoubtedly pack my bag and live in the Philippines.
I see people wearing the 3 stars and a sun products but do they even know the real meaning of this?
Being Filipino is not through your physical appearance but of the HEART.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Start something that matters by TOMS chief shoe giver
Just finished this book by Blake Mycoskie how he founded TOMS shoes.
I am planning to set up my own for profit social business but I do not know how to start.
So what did I do? Read the books of the people who made it happen first is reading books by Muhammad Yunus founder of Grameen bank and now Blake Mycoskie who founded the one for one movement that is TOMS.
I learned alot just by reading this book. I found out that I am indeed on the right track, from writing my ideas in my journal. But what hinders me as like what he discussed in the book was my FEAR to do and go for my ideas.
Tiny steps...yes this is a brilliant idea. At the moment I have to face reality I am still in the middle of paying out my student loan thus this is a problem I have to solve first before diving to another problem.
He also discussed the support of family and friends. This is true as I was discussing my plans to my family and closest friends they all listened and gave me their support.
Do not be afraid to ask...yes I remembered my family telling me this, I was always a strong willed person and I do not want to ask people's help thus this trait I have to fix if I want to venture into a social business because I will need all the help.
The question what would you do if money is not a problem? This is an effective precursor to generate a business plan.
Over all the book is brief but straight forward...
At the end of reading the book I already have a plan. Thank you Blake!
I am planning to set up my own for profit social business but I do not know how to start.
So what did I do? Read the books of the people who made it happen first is reading books by Muhammad Yunus founder of Grameen bank and now Blake Mycoskie who founded the one for one movement that is TOMS.
I learned alot just by reading this book. I found out that I am indeed on the right track, from writing my ideas in my journal. But what hinders me as like what he discussed in the book was my FEAR to do and go for my ideas.
Tiny steps...yes this is a brilliant idea. At the moment I have to face reality I am still in the middle of paying out my student loan thus this is a problem I have to solve first before diving to another problem.
He also discussed the support of family and friends. This is true as I was discussing my plans to my family and closest friends they all listened and gave me their support.
Do not be afraid to ask...yes I remembered my family telling me this, I was always a strong willed person and I do not want to ask people's help thus this trait I have to fix if I want to venture into a social business because I will need all the help.
The question what would you do if money is not a problem? This is an effective precursor to generate a business plan.
Over all the book is brief but straight forward...
At the end of reading the book I already have a plan. Thank you Blake!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Planning My 4 weeks vacation...
To do List
- Making sure I have enough money to pay my bills without work for a month - CHECK
- Cancel internet for a month
- Keep an eye on dollar exchange rate for pocket money and how much do I need
- make a list of gifts for family
- Decide what clothes,bags,shoes and toiletries to bring NO SHOPPING! get it from the closet!
- Check camera and batteries
- what books to bring, load up on ebooks!
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