Life's advice from a girl who's living, dreaming, and struggling through it all.
Sometimes, the little things in life are the ones you should be cherishing. After all, the greatest gifts come in small packages, right? Take a step back from this busy world and watch the place and people around you. Put your priorities straight - know what and who you want in your life, because the things worth the most to you will stay by your side. Originally, I was worried about a friend who was having a hard time. Everything had crashed down, and even keeping hope was nearly impossible. After a few posts, I began to realize how much I wanted to touch more people with my words, and to show how much there is to this world. So here it is...

Friday, April 30, 2010

love life



如果你的生命只剩下一點點你会用什么态度去面对 。。。

If you knew you had only a short amount of time left, what kind of attitude would you use to face life ?

Translation:

"Jia Wen: I am 15 years old. The doctor told me that I have only a small amount of time left, but I really want to live, because I love my life."

"Yu Hua: I am 13 years old. I was once a champion ice skater, but the doctor told me that I developed bone cancer. I want to try hard to live on, because I love my life."
"Dora: I am 13 years old. I really love music, but I might not have another chance to play cello for my mom and dad to hear."
During your life, you will definitely face some failures, but compared to the situations of these children, you should be the one who cherishes life even more.
"If you could switch lives with me, would you be willing to switch ?"
At times when you feel lonely or sad, or your heart feels like you can't go on, remember these children, who are praying for you.
"Please live your life well for me."

I saw this on TV about a year ago...I should have shared this earlier! Ahh, this video is really touching and inspirational! It makes me cry every time I watch it. So yeah! Remember to live your life well and full, because you don't know how lucky you are.

Visit their website!
( Not sure if the website's just down temporarily or not. >< ) Basically, Taiwanese stars are coming together to collect money for kids with cancer. They're selling these really cute L
² "Love Life" t-shirts. :) There are also a few other videos out, so do look for them ( but they're all in Chinese T_T ) ! I remember watching one where a boy kept crying from watching his sister suffer like that. Keep them in your hearts and spread this around.

Sorry about the rough translation! My Chinese isn't anywhere near perfect. :D


Thursday, April 29, 2010

i believed . . .

http://blackcrock.deviantart.com/art/Teddy-61042939

Wasn't I a fool...to believe in you, to believe you actually cared, to believe that you'd always be there ? I believe in those silly little fairytale endings, that one day my prince would come and rescue me. How silly was I ? to think frankly of everyone around me, to think that no one could or would harm me. I must remember that there are bad people in this world...but there are also good ones. The good people around you - the ones who are worth it - will stand by your side no matter what, and you have to trust that. God has sent you guardian angels, your true friends, who will be there with you through it all. So choose your path wisely, because along the way, you will discover who your real friends are.

What do you think: that everyone was born pure and later influenced by others, or that the bad people were born bad ?

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

come out, mr sunshine .


http://georgiapeaches.deviantart.com/art/Miracle-Bubbles-120480359

Sometimes, I just want to fall asleep, and never wake up...because my dreams are always better than reality. But it just makes me realize how many other people are feeling the way that I do, and how much I want to help them shine instead of standing under a raincloud like me. Sure, some people are luckier than others, but it does not limit anyone's happiness. Take some time out of every day to think of the things you should be thankful for. Some of the simple things you take for granted are desired or needed by someone else. Instead of constantly thinking about the depressing things in your life, look for the simplest, purest things in this world. Life is what you make it, and no one can control that. Go ahead and use me - I'll be there when you need me, and when you don't, I'll make sure I can be there when you do. I'll go to anything to help you, even if it means getting hurt in the process.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it .


http://amarth-egladil.deviantart.com/art/the-rollercoaster-68601243

Strength isn't being able to act like it's nothing. Strength is to be able to go on, despite the situation. Someone who is strong doesn't let anything stop him, no matter how much it hurts, because he has the desire to reach his full abilities and to show everyone what he can do. The worst of days are followed by the best of days, because if there was no bad in this world, nothing else would seem as great. Hang on, because life is a roller coaster. Tomorrow cannot be anticipated, as the unexpected things are the spices of life. So enjoy the ride; lean on me when you are unsteady, reach for my hand when you are afraid, and when you are at the top, know that I won't let you fall. Sometimes, you just need to let go.

Monday, April 26, 2010

i will be there .

http://roseonthegrey.deviantart.com/art/I-Climb-161026213

No matter how much you try to help someone, you cannot do anything before you solve your own problems first. Although you think the situation is not resting on your heart, although you think it doesn't hurt, everyone else sees it. So remember to take care of yourself, because by doing so, you are also helping the people that care about you.
No obstacles can be avoided, as there is no way around them but through. Face one unpleasant situation to make the rest worthwhile, and don't let fear stop you from doing anything you want to do, because everyone's potential goes far beyond that. Remember that sometimes, you need to base your decisions purely on your own thoughts, and not on the people around you, but do consider if it is the right way to go. No one else can choose your path for you, because you know yourself better than others. Stay strong - take care of yourself for me, and when you are uncertain, I will be there. You will make it to the top.

Friday, April 23, 2010

i just can't forget .


http://spraypainttragedy.deviantart.com/art/Fix-You-68907663

Tell me; that person inside of you that you showed me the first time we met - was he real ? I thought for sure you weren't the person everyone else said you were, that you had a deeper, sensitive side, that he was your true self. And I fell for him. Ever since that day you finally stopped talking to me for pushing you away, I've never stopped wondering if you would come back. Maybe it's my fault...for not having the courage to say sorry - afraid of a rejection and afraid that you wouldn't be the same person I remembered you as. Maybe I deserve it, but I know the person I fell for, the person I miss dearly, wouldn't just forget about me like this if he cared - and he did. Or maybe I'm just lying to myself. My brain tells me to forget about you, but my heart just can't let you go.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

soar without limits .

http://forgottenx.deviantart.com/art/soar-152345864

Some of the strongest people you see are the weakest inside. The ones that you look up to, the ones that seem perfectly steady and standing tall, may be going through more than you know. The most surprising moment is when they finally break down in front of you - you are without words to say, unable to think of a way to comfort them. Before, they were the ones consoling you, but now you've switched roles. Remember that you must learn to be independent - not always relying on somebody - until you can finally step out into the world by yourself, because sometimes you need to lend a shoulder to cry on. Keep your head up high and when you do need help, don't hesitate to seek your friends for advice. As for when you are alone, don't be afraid to show the world who you are, and how much you can do as an individual.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

show me how to live .


http://chpsauce.deviantart.com/art/14-fix-you-150274646

Remember the first time you learned how to ride a bike without training wheels ? The first time you were afraid to take off, the first time you fell down, too frightened to get back on...but right when you felt like giving up, you dusted off your knees, got right back on your bike, and soared. Each mistake makes you stronger as a person, having the courage to look on to farther things than anything you would have imagined. Take every defeat as another building block to your personality.
Everyone makes mistakes - it's what makes us human. I know from this blog it seems like I am a strong person, living every day like the last, taking everything in like it doesn't hurt, but in reality, I am barely able to take an offense without shedding a tear or having a second thought about it. Take this as an opportunity...show me what it's like to live without worries; show me how to live with absolute happiness. To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don't worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

two cups of coffee .


http://romanqa.deviantart.com/art/morning-coffee-92645733

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day aren't enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the two cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes". The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. "Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions - and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything else - the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first, there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you." Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your family. Take time to get medical checkups. Go out to dinner with friends. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first - the things that really matter. Set your priorities, and the rest is just sand. One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

Monday, April 19, 2010

nostalgia .


http://nono-sukar.deviantart.com/art/Follow-your-DREAMS-128415900

Don't you ever wish you can stop time when everything is just perfect ? You're afraid of facing the disappointing moments to come, afraid of missing something dear to you, and afraid of losing someone you've always had by your side. Oh, how I wish I could live like this forever - my family, friends and God there to help me spread my wings and fly. Which is better - longing for those memories and not being able to relive them, or never having anything to look back on and miss ? At the moment you feel like you have everything in the world is an amazing feeling, but after it's gone, you are left with an empty heart. Sure, if you don't have anything to miss, lose, or cry for, there are no downhills, no pains to fear for; but there is also nothing to fill your heart with the happiness you need to keep you going. When you feel down, look for the people special to you...because even though they may not be there forever, they will always remain in your thoughts to remind you to reach for your dreams.

Friday, April 16, 2010

the seasons of life .

http://roseonthegrey.deviantart.com/art/sunshine-158729640

There was a man with four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away. The first went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in the summer, and the youngest son in the fall. When they had all gone and returned, he called them together to describe what they had seen. The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent and twisted. The second son said it was covered with green buds and full of promise. The third son disagreed; he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen. The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfillment. The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen only one season in the tree's life. He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season. That the essence of who they are, and the pleasure, joy and love that come from that life, can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up. If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, and the fulfillment of your fall. Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest. Don't judge life by one difficult season. Persevere through the difficult patches, and better times are sure to come. Aspire to inspire...before you expire. Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, and leave the rest to God. Happiness keeps you sweet, trials keep you strong. Sorrows keep you human, failures keep you humble. Success keeps you growing, but only God keeps you going.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

a better world .


比較美好的世界
A Better World

總該想一些方法 讓人們能繼續相愛
There must be a way to let people continue to love one another
我們到這個世界上來 不是來互相傷害
We didn't come to this world to cause harm to each other
把笑聲還給哭泣 把擁抱還給猜疑
Bring sounds of laughter to the cries, bring warm hugs to those in doubt
把光還給暗 甜還給苦 安慰還給恐懼

Shine light into the world of darkness, bring sweetness to bitterness, give comfort to the fearful
每顆心溫度熱一些 冰冷的就會融解
Warm every single heart, melt those that are cold
我們可以給彼此 一個比較溫暖的 比較美好的世界

We can give everybody warmth and a more wonderful world to live in
一定有甚辦法 讓明天還值得期待

There has to be a way for us to anticipate tomorrow
不能幫太陽爬升上來 至少幫一朵花開
We aren't able to move the sun, but we can help the flowers bloom
把眼睛還給眺望 把天空還給翅膀
Give sight to those who are down, show the sky to those who live in sadness
路還給勇敢 海還給船 小孩還給夢想
Give the brave their road, give the ships their sea, give the children their dreams
每雙手付出多一些 不變的就會改變
Things can change just by the help of a pair of hands
下一次我們再見 約在比較快樂的 比較美好的世界
The next time we meet, we will be in a happier and more wonderful world
愛能夠慢慢地完美 這個人間的殘缺

Love can slowly make the world full, it can erase the imperfections of people
下一次我們再見 約在比較和平的 比較美好的世界
The next time we meet, we will be in a happier and more wonderful world

To help the earthquake victims in Sichuan, HIM music singers: Power Station, S.H.E, Tank, Fahrenheit, Yoga Lin, Judy Chou, Peter Pan, Stanly Xu, Charks An and Ring Xu dedicated a song to them.
A small gesture can help the world get one step closer to perfection. You don't know how much you can change the world, even for tomorrow, by helping with your bare hands or keeping them in your thoughts. This is a really meaningful and touching song, and I hope by translating it I can help spread it around! :)

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

there are millions of stars, but only one makes your dreams come true .


http://darkrose42.deviantart.com/art/Star-gazing-159182931

Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered just how many stars there are out in the universe ? Even when they are not visible in the morning, they are always there, lighting up the darkness of the night. Though they all look identical from this distance, each one has something unique about itself. No two are identical, being its size, shape, or color, just like the fingerprints of our one-of-a-kind personalities. The next time you call someone weird, think again. Who exactly is "normal" ? Don't be afraid to show who you truly are to the world, because if they don't accept who you are, then they aren't the ones worth fighting for. Sure, there are millions of stars, but only one you will find special to you, the one that stands out, out of the rest. Who that will be is for you to search for. You'll know when you've finally found who you've been looking for when your heart beats for him.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

light up the world with just one smile .

http://dottydotcom.deviantart.com/art/smile-64061822

Sometimes, little things can cause you to drown yourself in an endless pool of sadness, concealing everything pleasing in life. It just enlarges without limits, setting doubts and hesitation in something you once saw as genuine. You feel your legs quivering, as if you are about to break down and fall any minute. A gray cloud follows above you, unable to be shaken off, but do remember that it will blow over eventually. Keep in mind that you are not alone. Life is like a hill - it has its ups and downs. Don't worry, because the sun will rise every morning, no matter what. Even when the day is cloudy, the sun will fully shine another day. You just need to get through these hard times, and you will - i know it. Hang on, because you will soon feel reborn with new strength unlike anything before. When life gives you a thousand reasons to cry, show the world you have a million reasons to smile.

I am always here for you, remember that. Show everyone you have the strength to go on, because I do love it when you smile. Good luck, Brandon.
This one's for you.

Monday, April 12, 2010

i'm a dreamer .


http://kawaiwawi.deviantart.com/art/Wish-upon-a-star-34508486

I wish upon stars; I long for the luxurious gifts of life; I desire the unobtainable, the impossible, the things beyond reach...but I do not see it as a peeve.
You may call it being impractical, but I call it ambition. It's like a princess without her grand castle, her prince charming, and her regal dresses. I am lost - unsatisfied by what I already have, and teased by what I want. It's not as bad as it sounds, actually. We were taught to dream big with high hopes since little, to set our minds to whatever we felt like going after, because anything is possible, right ? So why not stretch outside of the limits, and color outside of the lines ? Look up at the sky and see what you can do for the world, because the possibilities are endless.

Friday, April 9, 2010

i just want to fly .


http://roseonthegrey.deviantart.com/art/Wings-58540033

"This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember; some come, some go. The ones that stay with you through everything - they're your true best friends. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well they come and go, too. And babe, I hate to say it, most of them, actually pretty much all of them, are going to break your heart. But you can't give up because if you give up, you'll never find your soul mate. You will never find that half that makes you whole, and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're going to fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always always always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's such a beautiful thing and there is so much to smile about."

-Marilyn Monroe

( thanks heather ! )

Thursday, April 8, 2010

broken wings mend in time .

It was my fault, I admit it. It's just another regret that i cannot take back. Why I did it ? I don't know either. Every time you smiled, talked, laughed - butterflies. The worst of it is not being able to forget. You opened up to me, while I turned the other way for no known reasons. You wiped the tears from my eyes when no one else could see past my fake smile. You hugged me, just because. And finally when I realized my mistakes, you weren't there to let me in. Now those occasional times we lock eyes feel like you're staring back at me like a stranger. What I miss the most isn't who you used to be, it's the person you were to me. I know for sure that he still exists, hiding behind those curious eyes of yours, and I'm hoping to meet him again.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

nothing lasts forever, except in our memories .


original image - http://kellibean.deviantart.com/art/crayons-and-silly-things-159918210

Do you ever look back at your childhood, to the time when everything was simple ? Those days, you could be carefree and not worry about being judged by others. What reminds you of those days: crayons, Elmer's glue, snack time ? Remember when the most important thing to us was having that 64 pack of crayons with the built-in sharpener ? Nothing lasts forever - not even photographs. What stays is in our memories, and even so they can never be recreated. We must remind ourselves each day to cherish every moment of our lives, to live every day like the last. Sometimes I can close my eyes and already, I can hear the other children giggling, and feel the wax on my fingertips from grasping those giant crayons. But as I open my eyes again, I realize it is just a part of my past, and that I must move on along with time. Take action; you cannot wait, because nothing in life is guaranteed. Even if you are unsure, afraid, doubtful about the future, there's nothing you can lose, as the things in life that are worth the most will stay by your side.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

the sky is always brighter after a rain .


http://roseonthegrey.deviantart.com/art/At-the-end-of-the-rainbow-148318676

Isn't it funny ? You once asked me what makes me cry so you could make sure you would never do it. What happened - was it all a lie ? I watch every day go by as we slowly fall apart. When did this all start to happen ? The little things that you used to do for me seem so faint now. And because it is all gone now, I cherish each and every one of those memories. You never know what you have until it's already gone. Is it possible to go back to what we had; is it possible to forget everything that had happened, and slowly recollect the pieces of times we had spent together ? After all, the sky is always brighter after a rain, right ? As for now, I am waiting for that one day to come, when you'll reopen that spot right beside you for me, and when we can finally experience the full feeling of happiness.