A lot has happened in 2008 so far and of course the year cannot be completely accounted for until the new year has taken over. However, it has been an exciting year, a lot has happened in politics, music, economics, entertainment and science that will go to history as milestones and affect humanity for a long time to come. This year not only has terrorism gone global but American Investment Banking pillar Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy and all of a sudden affordable mortgage loans have caused a financial meltdown, causing the greatest economic recession since the Depression in the 1930s. But if we look on the bright side there are some good things that happened as well. Like the fall of the last remaining communist, Fidel Castro. For decades he has ruled the Caribbean island in true communism decadence, so that’s some good news in that part of this planet. On our side not only have the gas prices gone down but the American people can finally start to believe in a Nation of hope. The whole world watched, and for the first time in a long time the American people could exhale in relief, looking to a future filled with hope and, as promised, change. Yes he could, yes he did and yes he will. After an intense race for president candidacy, Barack Obama spoke to the nation as the new President of United States of America. My Lakers brought back hope too, for basketball fans, that is. They returned to the Finals once again and Kobe finally got his MVP award. The Olympic Games in Beijing was something to see as well, it truly exhibited China.
But anyways enough about what happened in the “general” world…in MY world there also seems to be a lot of hope and for the first time in a long time everything seems to be more…more CLEAR…I guess that’s the word. As you get older you start to realize and understand more about life and the world around you. As an adolescent.... hanging between child and adulthood you tend to not take and see the world for what it is, but for what you want and hope it is. That is one of mankind’s greatest flaws. For that view doesn't always leave even after you become an adult. But perhaps that is what Maturity is, when you are ready to see and recognize the world, when you truly can be attentive to what true necessities are and what needs to be done. But what happens when you become deceived, looking only for what you want in the world, that of which you may never be able to find? You become trapped, a victim to your own mind. And if you are only looking for what YOU want, the concept of selfishness can soon begin to emerge. Then you begin to drown in your Denial. And the only way out? That is left for you and only you to comprehend and all the while boulders of responsibility will still linger on your shoulders…*sigh, I guess this year I’ve learned to mature but at the same time I’ve learned to look at the bright side, move forward and have FUN! At some point this year I honestly felt like giving up, my grades weren’t exactly where I wanted them to be, I was being stabbed in the heart by love, I was having family problems and I saw my dad cry/break for the first time because of my grandmother’s passing. There came a time where I felt alone…defeated…..But not anymore. Thanks to friends, the ninjenterns, the entire TWLC foundation and my VSC family. They helped me find my motivation and the will to continue to fight and play this twisted game of life. I am truly proud of myself because I ended the year on a good note, I got good grades, got a great job, became a Project Director, made a difference and smiled at the tiniest details in life.
Now, I can truly say that I am looking forward to the new year. I’ve decided not to be too protective of my heart…my heart is starting to beat once again but it’s a normal beat…what I want for the new year is for my heart to skip a beat once again...a beat for the special someone who will forever put a smile on my face... I also want to work my way up in becoming an instructor at the TWLC, continue to make a difference, getting good grades and being there for the ones I love. So with that said….WELCOME 2009!!...IMMA OWN YOUR ASS!!! ;D
Avni I hope you are reading this… :D I dedicate my first blog to you jejeje…
But anyways enough about what happened in the “general” world…in MY world there also seems to be a lot of hope and for the first time in a long time everything seems to be more…more CLEAR…I guess that’s the word. As you get older you start to realize and understand more about life and the world around you. As an adolescent.... hanging between child and adulthood you tend to not take and see the world for what it is, but for what you want and hope it is. That is one of mankind’s greatest flaws. For that view doesn't always leave even after you become an adult. But perhaps that is what Maturity is, when you are ready to see and recognize the world, when you truly can be attentive to what true necessities are and what needs to be done. But what happens when you become deceived, looking only for what you want in the world, that of which you may never be able to find? You become trapped, a victim to your own mind. And if you are only looking for what YOU want, the concept of selfishness can soon begin to emerge. Then you begin to drown in your Denial. And the only way out? That is left for you and only you to comprehend and all the while boulders of responsibility will still linger on your shoulders…*sigh, I guess this year I’ve learned to mature but at the same time I’ve learned to look at the bright side, move forward and have FUN! At some point this year I honestly felt like giving up, my grades weren’t exactly where I wanted them to be, I was being stabbed in the heart by love, I was having family problems and I saw my dad cry/break for the first time because of my grandmother’s passing. There came a time where I felt alone…defeated…..But not anymore. Thanks to friends, the ninjenterns, the entire TWLC foundation and my VSC family. They helped me find my motivation and the will to continue to fight and play this twisted game of life. I am truly proud of myself because I ended the year on a good note, I got good grades, got a great job, became a Project Director, made a difference and smiled at the tiniest details in life.
Now, I can truly say that I am looking forward to the new year. I’ve decided not to be too protective of my heart…my heart is starting to beat once again but it’s a normal beat…what I want for the new year is for my heart to skip a beat once again...a beat for the special someone who will forever put a smile on my face... I also want to work my way up in becoming an instructor at the TWLC, continue to make a difference, getting good grades and being there for the ones I love. So with that said….WELCOME 2009!!...IMMA OWN YOUR ASS!!! ;D
Avni I hope you are reading this… :D I dedicate my first blog to you jejeje…
