Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish

I want to live Steve Job's life. I want to live his life not because he is a multi- millionaire, not because he is the co-founder and mastermind of  the great Apple computers, not because he changed the world by revolutionizing the computer industry, and not because he was responsible for creating one of the cutest and touching movies ever, Toy Story.

I want to live his life because of his approach in the world. He wasn't afraid to step out of the ordinary and turn his back to the norms and expectations of society. Screw college! Screw the job settling! Screw making safe decisions. Steve Jobs is the man!!! There are only a couple of people who aren't afraid of the future and don't depend on it too much and he is one of them. He lived in his present! And to stand in his present and look at his past. Oh man.. He has really has come a long way.

I watched him make a speech in the Stanford University graduation. The whole thing is an inspiration. I couldn't take off my eyes and ears off of it even for half a second. 

I took out a few lines that I will forever remember in my life and actually try to live and here it goes.


"It was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when I was in college but it was very very clear looking backwards 10 years later. Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backwards.So you have to somehow trust that your dots will connect in the future. You have to trust in something.. Your gut.. your destiny.. life.. karma... whatever".

A few days back I had a conversation with some of my close friends and told them what I actually wanted to do. A few said that I should finish what I started first and then after I can pursue what i want. But looking at Steve's Jobs life, he didn't wait and he never settled. He knew what he wanted and left what he didn't want to do. It actually became the greatest decision of his life. Steve Job's had the courage to find his life, passion, and love without waiting and by the age of 25, look at him...

Enough said!

I wish I could me more like this man. I don't know how he was able to go through his journey without fear. I'm also awed by the way he stood up after his huge fall when he was fired at the company he created. And even when he got a glimpse of death, his approach to it is truly inspiring and motivating.

Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.



I have nothing but pure respect for this man. Steve Jobs is my idol. He is my inspiration.





So hopefully after 10 years...  After dropping off the settling part of my life and dusting off my failures, I too can connect my dots when I look back and remember my journey on how I became:

It all started with wrong digits!

It all started last 2008 in Fort Embassy (Forgive me I am not updated anymore. It was called that during our time.) Ken asked for my number and I was too buzzed to give him the right one ( I did give him my number but with 3 or 4 extra digits! Ooooppps).  He had to ask for the right one that resulted to.........

 

For our 3rd year anniversary last October 2, 2011

3 YEARS of love, challenges, CRAZINESS, friendship, and sooooo much more!!!

Life Oh life...

"Every man dies. Not every man really lives", William Wallace.

Today I am half alive but each day is an opportunity to open my eyes and embrace life. Tomorrow, the day won't be too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see. 

 

Tomorrow I will be back to being the person I love, full of life and carefree.A woman who dares not waste one hour of time and who hungers for more discovery of the value of life,

 

I will be a writer full of inspiration and passion that I will share to the world. I may suck at spelling but that's why I will have editors to polish my masterpiece. My words will only be of truth and the opinions that will matter most will only be from my loved ones.

 

That's me!! A muscular version (hihihi)

  Soon I will be able to achieve a happy, balanced and useful life. "Eat, Pray, and Love", is my inspiration to travel all over the country to discover myself. I will travel to India too and master praying through yoga wherein my soul will be in sync with the universe.

(My Yoga Pose)

Going back to Bali!

After India for Yoga Training, I will go back to Bali and just surf all day and Soju can come along for the "love part" of my life( =p).

Fine soju can come along...

I still have to save up like a LOT!!!!! And still think of one more country to go to! That's why I said tomorrow but not literally tomorrow. A lot of tomorrows. hehe.

For the mean time...

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My very orderly desk.=p

Breaking My Promise

I made a promise with my fingers and toes crossed that when I do make a blog I wouldn't write about SM Radisson Blue Hotel but sorry couldn't help it. (bwahahaha evil laugh) but I will try to be very objective.


I came to Cebu for my 3rd anniversary trip and since my boyfriend had a meeting in Radisson, I went straight there instead before we go to our real destination. I didn't really expect much from the hotel thinking that SM was the developer and we all know that SM is not known for their high end places.

The outside view of the hotel. It looks kinda old considering that it's not even a year old.

The lobby's not bad but they can do better because it looks a little empty. Maybe some really nice flower arrangement in the middle could do the trick or how about a nice little bakeshop on the side?

I like the stairs though. It looks neat.

By the entrance door

Soju posing in the elevator using the interior as a photo wall

The bed with my "Happy Anniversary" Cupcakes and poppers. Soju surprised me when I went out the bathroom.

They actually did a good job in the interior of the room. It looks high end and love the lighting. The whole bed with the pillows are cozy and comfortable and I'm really particular about that. So good job!

Trying to be as objective as I can.. This is the view from the window....

Soju had enough of my comments so we went down to get our complimentary breakfast. I wasn't able to take pictures though but breakfast was good. They had sausages, omelette, croissants, and some really delicious choices! One comment about the salmon though, I just took one bite and couldn't finish the rest because it wasn't fresh.

So there's my 4 hour trip in SM Radisson Blu Cebu. I rate it 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Going to our final destination for our anniversary trip....

With Complimentary drinks upon check in. Cheers!

View from our room

Conclusion: Radisson Blu wasn't bad but there's still no beating Shangrila Mactan!!!! Thank you Shangrila for making our anniversary super unforgettable!

Forever Young

I refuse to grow up! I am posting one of my favorites I wrote in the past. Everyday i still think about this. I think of how to be youthful and to always remember what the important things are in my life. Screw work and the unimportant thoughts that comes into my mind. It is not my life. Here it goes...



Being grown up sometimes makes you lose sight of things. Usually they say that the older we get and the more experienced we are, that’s when we become mature, wise, and careful about our decisions. We weigh the pros and cons before making the final say. Is this always a good thing? Think of it. Or are we doing that too much already?
When we become older we have more and different sorts of responsibilities. We are expected to have a socially acceptable behavior and a grown up outlook in life. We think too much of the future and for me it is tiring. When people say, that you should align your actions with your dreams. We’re still thinking about the future and worrying in the present if what we are doing will lead us to what we want to happen. We think too much that is why when we have high school and college reunions we never get tired of reminiscing on the silly and stupid things we did because we know that’s all we can do. That was a stage in our life when we had an excuse to be reckless and irresponsible. That’s why we can’t stop talking about our youthful past. So long were the days that we do something so carefree and thoughtless without minding the consequences.
My youth was full of life and experiences I will never forget. I hope it is the same for you too. Of course, we don’t want ourselves living in the past. I still believe in the saying that we should live like today is our last. We should be able to do the things we want but sometimes circumstances makes it impossible, and we have to ask how? Maybe some of us are still able to feel the teenager in them, the rebel in them, and just be the way they are. Good for them! But for some of us we become imprisoned with our work, responsibilities, and worries that are constantly by our side like with work, family, stress, expectations, and so much more. Our head is bombarded by endless questions such as, “ When will I ever get promoted?”, “ When can I ever have the vacation that I need?”, “ Will I be able to find a partner”, “Will I get married before 30?”. Nowadays, we worry too much and I am guilty of all these things.
I don’t know about you but for me someday I wish to find how I can be carefree and youthful again full of dreams but at the same time careless of the consequences of what I do whether good or bad. I don’t know if that’s even possible.  If that can’t be done now, all I can do is hold on to my youth and grab it like my life is depending on it because it is. Besides that, I suggest that you also remember what are the truly important things in our lives so that we may never forget what we should be really thinking about and try to get rid of the rest.