On self worth

"Learn to value yourself, which means: to fight for your happiness."- Ayn Rand

Life is funny in the sense that somedays we can be overcome with joy and have the utmost confidence in ourselves, and yet wake up the very next morning wondering what the hell we're even doing here. I've had days like this, but, with the help of many people and a lot of searching within, have since learned that we are only worth as much as we allow ourselves to be. We are the ones who have a say in our happiness, and we need to realize and subsequently know that we deserve it.

On sports memorabilia

This stuff is meant to be enjoyed because it represents the rich history of the sports we love. It makes me sad that some people just buy and sell it to turn a profit. It really doesn't matter what it's worth, because it's priceless.

On asking for favors

Some people have no problem asking for favors. Usually, I wouldn't have a problem with this, as long as they appreciate the favors that are done for them (and periodically show their appreciation), and/or occasionally return the favor. Sadly, life isn't that simple and people can really take advantage. The hard part is that some people are so kind and so giving that they don't realize how far out of their way they're going to help someone who doesn't really appreciate them as they should.

On having a filter

I met someone not too long ago, and normally, I would come away from such an event with nice things to say about my interaction with a new friend or acquaintance. However, on this rather unfortunate occasion, I was squared up against someone who lacked a filter. You know those people I'm talking about...

If you know me at all, you know that I absolutely love meeting new people, and that it's easy for me to get comfortable with, and open up to others. I understand that my strong personality may sometimes come off as obnoxious, but I would hope that I'm never perceived as mean or arrogant.

The reason I say this is because when I was around this person, I felt more timid than I have in a long time. When I meet new people who are quiet, I make a conscious effort to get them to open up a little. For the first time in a long time, I didn't want to say too much in fear of what may come out of their mouth- such a know-it-all

This may sound dramatic, but it was pretty brutal, some of the things they said- it was really off-putting. I mean, I had just met this person, and they were already running their mouth in a manner I couldn't believe. I don't get how a person could be like that...

On even more pictures of food

mmm...

4th of July Dinner

BBQ Chicken and Sausage, Garlic Fried Rice,

Baked Beans with Bacon, and Corn Salad

Ravioli di cernia

(seabass filled ravioli with lobster reduction)

La Briciola

San Francisco, CA

Potstickers

Coconut Bay

Burlingame, CA

Gumbo Omelet with Homefries

Cajun Kitchen

Goleta, CA

Cobb Salad

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse

Fremont, CA

Lunch Special E

(Unagi, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura, California Roll)

Ni-Mo

San Mateo, CA

On who you end up with

You never know who you're gonna end up with, and that makes life fun, exciting, scary, nerve wracking, joyous, complicated, easy, suspenseful, worthwhile, difficult, and chaotic, all at the same time.

On taking things for what they are

In life, there are things we can control and things we can't. In my last post, On life being what you make it, I talk about taking hold of things I can control. However, there are unfortunately things that are pretty much out of our control. In such cases, it can be really beneficial to simply take things for what they are. I can't tell you how much time and effort I've wasted trying to control things that were out of my hands. I've now learned that sometimes we need to leave things alone, accept them for what they are, and appreciate them as much as possible. It can make life so much better... and easier.

#the texts that make you smile

#the conversations that warm your heart

#the relationships that change your life