Coming into 2017 I told myself that I would break out of my shell when it comes to attending different social events. Typically, the extent of socializing in a group setting for me would be myself and a group of my friends that all know each other with maybe one or two individuals who I am not that close with. But, with the determination and peer pressure applied per my friends who don't have any issues with socializing in large group settings, I have learned to slowly chip away at the anti-social shell that I sometimes blockade myself within.
December 21, or this past Friday, I was invited on a trip to D.C. with a couple friends to see Don Fredrick play at a local bar. No prior planning was made and no adjustments were accounted for, as this was a last minute trip for myself and probably others. The normal LJ would have declined due to the ambiguities that lie inside of a non-well thought process. Instead, not so normal aka socialable LJ decided to go and he had a blast (sorry for talking in third person right there). Maybe it's only me who thinks that they have this outer shell that they still need to break out of to reach their full potential, or maybe I am overthinking it like I do with 98 percent of my life. Only time will tell!
I stopped writing this blog post right before I went to bed I think 2 nights ago, and now it's Christmas Eve! An acquaintance of mine threw a Christmas party at her crib and it turned out to be a lot better than I expected for reasons I choose to keep to myself (lol). The holidays are such a trying, yet rewarding time of the year.
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Saturday, December 16, 2017
First Week Out tha Feds
First week out of school I meant.
Well, the first couple days out of school. I've just been relaxing a lot to be honest, something that I find myself straying away from in the form that I need to be doing more on a consistent basis. There's nothing wrong with being busy all the time, but it's really good to dedicate a day or two just to recuperate from all of the shit you put your body through. One could go about it in several ways, whether it's eating at home for a few days (we should all eat at home more frequently, though), staying in bed and watching videos of your choice (for me that's basketball/hockey highlights or watching skate videos) or just taking a couple hours out of each day at a time for yourself. Ya know, not texting anybody or worrying about who is gonna retweet your last tweet. Take some time for yourself and only yourself, become one with your element, whatever that is.
It's actually the first time I have done this in about a month, I'd say. My dog is laying on the floor adjacent to my bed as he snores louder than I do. I am also pretty damn sure that he farted twice as I was watching Girl, Interrupted also. Winona Ryder, a god amongst women... just saying.
I am starting to see that proactivity in your daily life is really important to becoming an adult. It doesn't matter per say what you are being proactive about, hell, it could be you being proactive about brushing your teeth every morning (ok, if you don't brush your teeth every morning that is a little wonky). But you get my point. Proactivity is proactivity and taking mindsets that you have while you are being proactive in one area of your life can translate easily and effectively to other areas where you need to be proactive as well. Proactivity.
I am supposed to be meeting a local journalist for coffee in these upcoming weeks and the owner of an art gallery in Richmond to talk about volunteer work. I've never actively volunteered anywhere, so I might as well do it in an environment where I feel will be enriching not only to myself but others. And who knows, maybe it can turn into an opportunity in the future.
Winter break has just begun and I am currently loving it. The fact that school will not be here to haunt me for the next month is only but a dream. It's imperative to enjoy these moments while they last.
Well, the first couple days out of school. I've just been relaxing a lot to be honest, something that I find myself straying away from in the form that I need to be doing more on a consistent basis. There's nothing wrong with being busy all the time, but it's really good to dedicate a day or two just to recuperate from all of the shit you put your body through. One could go about it in several ways, whether it's eating at home for a few days (we should all eat at home more frequently, though), staying in bed and watching videos of your choice (for me that's basketball/hockey highlights or watching skate videos) or just taking a couple hours out of each day at a time for yourself. Ya know, not texting anybody or worrying about who is gonna retweet your last tweet. Take some time for yourself and only yourself, become one with your element, whatever that is.
It's actually the first time I have done this in about a month, I'd say. My dog is laying on the floor adjacent to my bed as he snores louder than I do. I am also pretty damn sure that he farted twice as I was watching Girl, Interrupted also. Winona Ryder, a god amongst women... just saying.
I am starting to see that proactivity in your daily life is really important to becoming an adult. It doesn't matter per say what you are being proactive about, hell, it could be you being proactive about brushing your teeth every morning (ok, if you don't brush your teeth every morning that is a little wonky). But you get my point. Proactivity is proactivity and taking mindsets that you have while you are being proactive in one area of your life can translate easily and effectively to other areas where you need to be proactive as well. Proactivity.
I am supposed to be meeting a local journalist for coffee in these upcoming weeks and the owner of an art gallery in Richmond to talk about volunteer work. I've never actively volunteered anywhere, so I might as well do it in an environment where I feel will be enriching not only to myself but others. And who knows, maybe it can turn into an opportunity in the future.
Winter break has just begun and I am currently loving it. The fact that school will not be here to haunt me for the next month is only but a dream. It's imperative to enjoy these moments while they last.
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF
DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF.
DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF.
DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF.
Maybe one of the most important things in life is to experience new things and be open to change things up a little bit. Coming into this school year, I really had high hopes for more academic success than previous. With the onset thoughts of those previous years and the grades that I did receive, it made an impression in my head that I was just going to stay in my old ways and fiddle away my fingers while watching NHL highlights in my lecture class and fall asleep only to find that my teacher woke me up just because I was snoring. DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF. I made a decision to stick to my word and it's done wonders. A paper that I just got back from my teacher just said 96% percent on it as a grade and I had to look at it 3 different ways to make sure it wasn't a joke or a typo. I'm happy to say it wasn't. Sometimes all it takes is one good grade from you to jump start a chain reaction of multiple good grades and soon enough it becomes a habit. Luckily for me this process has been true! DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF. Whether it be school, your job, making friends, sports, or anything! Have the confidence that you can pull up on a kid and show em' what you're made of. Have that confidence that when you're playing 2K18 on career mode against the Warriors that you can beat them. Have the confidence to ask the girl/guy out you've been wanting to, DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF.
And to the one person I can't beat in NHL17, just know that I am coming for you.
DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF.
DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF.
Maybe one of the most important things in life is to experience new things and be open to change things up a little bit. Coming into this school year, I really had high hopes for more academic success than previous. With the onset thoughts of those previous years and the grades that I did receive, it made an impression in my head that I was just going to stay in my old ways and fiddle away my fingers while watching NHL highlights in my lecture class and fall asleep only to find that my teacher woke me up just because I was snoring. DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF. I made a decision to stick to my word and it's done wonders. A paper that I just got back from my teacher just said 96% percent on it as a grade and I had to look at it 3 different ways to make sure it wasn't a joke or a typo. I'm happy to say it wasn't. Sometimes all it takes is one good grade from you to jump start a chain reaction of multiple good grades and soon enough it becomes a habit. Luckily for me this process has been true! DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF. Whether it be school, your job, making friends, sports, or anything! Have the confidence that you can pull up on a kid and show em' what you're made of. Have that confidence that when you're playing 2K18 on career mode against the Warriors that you can beat them. Have the confidence to ask the girl/guy out you've been wanting to, DON'T DOUBT YOURSELF.
And to the one person I can't beat in NHL17, just know that I am coming for you.
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