Growth

In life we are constantly being challenged by God. There is always a lesson to be learned in every GOOD or BAD situation. I think God puts us through test to prepare us for our next chapter in life. I know a few people, myself included, that have been stuck on the same chapter for what feels like an eternity. I have come to conclude that maybe, just maybe, it is because we have not finished taking all the chapter test OR we keep failing the test we are given over and over again. If the latter is true, we clearly have not learned our lesson.

In school, if you perform poorly on exams you have not proven to the teacher you understand the lessons being taught. The same applies to the test God gives us. If we keep failing, he will continue to test us, until the lesson is learned.

“Learning without reflection is a waste, reflection without learning is dangerous.”
                                                                                                            Confucius

What if it were all a DrEaM??

This evening, while in the shower, I had a thought. What if we woke up tomorrow and realized that EVERYTHING that has transpired in our life thus far, was only a dream. A glimpse into our future. Could you imagine? I asked myself, would I have done anything differently?

To be continued................

What are your thoughts?

Read The Signs

Sincerely Me

The Bullet Train and Life...

Today, we are on our way to Hiroshima via the Bullet Train. Now, aside from its shape, I understand why they call it the Bullet Train! Can we say fast!! You actually feel like your flying at the speed of a bullet. I can’t keep my eyes on any one object long enough to get a glimpse. Okay, so maybe I’m exaggerating a little! Seriously though, it is pretty fast.

Who would have thought I would be traveling on the fastest train in the world. NOT ME!! I remember seeing and hearing about it on TV, but never thought in a million years I would be cruising on it. I can say, I am truly thankful for my experience here in Japan. I have learned so much about the country and not to mention myself. I feel as though, I am truly starting to understand the meaning of life.

This is what I know, life is like a painting and we are the artist. I also know, I'd rather live life than merely exist in it. As the artist of my life, I have complete control over what appears on my canvas and it is up to me to make it a Masterpiece!

NO TIME.....

I have been super busy!! Post coming soon. I promise!

Hmmm I Wonder.....

Well, it was back to work for me today. Oh my goodness, it was tough this morning to get out the bed after two weeks of staying up late and laying in bed all day. Where did the time go? Argh!!

Anyway, today while on the train, I realized that many Japanese people rarely have a smile on their face or even look happy. Why is that, I wonder? Maybe because it's so early in the morning, but wait, they don't smile in the evening either. I wonder if it's because most of them don't have anything to be happy about? I wonder if it's because some of them don't have god in their life? I don't know!! It's really strange though.

I do know this much, I thank GOD for who I am and what I have. And YES my friends, that alone is enough to keep me smiling EVERYDAY!

No Case of the Monday's for Me!

I open my eyes and it's 7a.m. here in Japan. I roll over and take a deep breath and stretch and roll a few more times. I get up and put my feet on the ground and look at myself in the mirror. Wipe my eyes and raise my hands high and stretch again. Ahhh, what am I going to do today??

First things first, I open the curtains to get a look at my day. YAY, IT'S NOT RAINING ANYMORE!! The sun is radiating through the curtains waiting to shine into the bedroom. I open all the windows and feel the cool breeze brushing across my face. The birds are chirping and I hear a plane flying overhead (I wish I was flying somewhere).

Nevertheless, I think to myself, YIPPEE!! I have no work this week. I go downstairs make myself a nice hot cup of English tea and take out my new InStyle Magazine to read. Before I open my magazine, I close my eyes once more, smile, and take in a deep breath and thank God for life and sunny mornings.

THE RETURN ..........

Hi Everyone,

I know it's been like forever since I have posted something, but I just wanted to let you know that I AM BACK and ready to talk to you.................POST COMING SOON!!

Can One Expect Too Much?

I'm just laying here......


Christmas is over and the New Year is fast approaching. I feel like my time is running short to accomplish something major at my age. I'm scared I might fail at life and never accomplish anything big. Did I mention, failure is one of my biggest fears.

I've wondered long and hard about what this New Year may bring. I feel as though, I didn't achieve much of anything this year. What's wrong with me? I can't think of one thing I accomplished, okay maybe one thing....MOVING OUT...but that's it. NO BIGGY!! I use to be so inspired, motivated, and looking forward to figuring out my existence. I use to love a challenge. Now, none of those feelings seem to consume me.

Living here in Japan has definitely been tough and maybe I'm just feeling down today..............

What I envisioned my life to be like at age 25 is far from what it is currently. What happened? It’s like I took a left turn down a bumpy road full of potholes. This isn't to say, it's been a bad year, but just not a successful one. Maybe, I expect too much out of life, but then I wonder can one expect too much.....UGH?! Does that make sense? I feel confused!!

I don't know what I want out of life. I use to know, but not anymore. Is this Japan making me feel this way..... Or wait..... Was I feeling this way before I left for Japan? I can't remember!! Frustrating to say the least!! I guess I’m just ready to set sail along this journey called “LIFE”. I'm ready, ready to embark on the journey to a successful life and do all that I desire. Am I confusing you yet?

Well I gotta bounce. I'm about to go to the Aeon Mall and spend money I don't have. Yippee!! That always makes me feel better. Anyway, I usually like to end my post with a final thought, so before I go here are my last remarks for this post. .........

One thing I realize is this; figuring out your purpose or destination in life is hard, discouraging and complicated!! It can take you down a winding road and eventually you may come to a Dead End. I’m guessing… it’s what you do after you reach that point that counts. Maybe in life, one has to go down some dead ends, turn on hopeless, make a left on dissatisfied, and a right on frustration until one reaches his/her ultimate destination or purpose in life. I also think along the journey it's important to understand it's okay to stop and ask for some direction or guidance.

I guess all in all, I can’t give up in 2009. I need to make more of an effort to carry out my objectives, set bigger goals, stay focused, and expect more from myself. I don't need to let the road to success discourage me and I can’t be so quick to give up during tough times. I must stay determined and motivated. I can't let petty things get in my way and stop me from achieving all that I desire.

So, Here's a Toast to a Successful 2009!!!

Sorry!!

Okay, it's been a few weeks since I last posted something and I am so sorry for not keeping you updated with the Days of My Life. As a matter of fact, I have been busy with life and all that it throws at me. I promise to keep you abreast all the latest "As my world turns".....coming soon!!

Wow Five!!

As I sit here, one hour into our flight, stomach bubbling, knees cramped, listening to Bonney James, on my way to Korea, I can't help but to think how Korea will be the 5^th country I have visited for the year. Wheeeew, I know right……..Shheeessshh!!

I can definitely say that God has blessed me not only individually, but other people's blessing have become my blessing. Does this make sense? The reason I say this, is because I haven’t had to pay for any of my trips, thus far!! I don't know what I would do without my Mom and Alex. Thank you both so much. 

So, to that end, remember to thank God for all that he does and has done for you, but moreover thank him for the people he has placed in your life.

“Blessed are those who give without remembering. And blessed are those who take without forgetting.”

Bernard Meltzer

Allow Me to Introduce MySelf or Maybe Not....

Yesterday after talking to my best friend, I got to thinking about a lot of things, pertaining to my current situation and this of course lead to other thoughts and eventually after much thought, I decided to create a blog. I figured this would be a good way for me to share my time here in Japan. Anyway, I don’t really feel like doing a formal introduction, with the whole my name is blah blah blah, but I’m sure through post to come, you will get to learn more about me. For now, here's a little something.....
 

I just moved to Japan about 3 months ago because:

(1). I have a boyfriend here, who I'll call Alex (i think)..

(2). I was ready for a change.

(3). I had never lived away from my family.
(4). I will be teaching ESL
(5). I came on vacation here in the summertime and fell in love with Japan.
(6). I've been out of school for almost a year now and I'm ready to conquer the world.

More about me........

• I always have a thousand thoughts a day and it makes it hard for me to get things done. 
• I have a very active mind and I get lost in thought easliy.
• I always have tons I want to do and see and never feel like I have enough time.

Anyway, you can thank my best friend for me starting this blog. She has been telling me for quite sometime that I should start a blog, so here I am today, starting my blog!! I am actually excited about it and will keep you all updated as the Days of My Life continue…