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Korean girl. English and Literary Journalism Double Major at uci. The 4 essential "f"s make my world turn: family. fashion. friends. food. this is a passage into my introspection, emotion, and reflection. Get to know me :)

Some bitches

seriously need more sunlight cuz they be SHADY AS FUCK

Life is

More than hard. Much, much more.

Life is beautiful but harsh.
It is so precious yet sometimes treated like trash
It is difficult but rewarding
It is cruel but sometimes kind
It can be ugly but also lovely
It is painful yet also exhilarating
It causes insatiable yearning but can provide utmost satisfaction
It is the very primal reason to live yet can also be the reason why some wish to die.     

Life can be confusing, except on those wondrous occasions where everything seems to cohesively fit together in an uncanny way.

Some define it by time while others define it by experiences.
You can define it by your friends, family, career or passions
You can let your regrets and destroyed dreams fuel it
Or look upon better days and a newly lit hope

Whatever and whichever way you define your life just make sure it’s worth it. 

Things I have learned from 2011

I know its a bit early but with the quarter being over I finally had time to reflect and think and here are some lessons I learned and value:

  • Sometimes, you really do have to learn the hard way.
  • Disappointments and bitterness should not be sexist. Just because certain guys hurt you doesn’t mean all guys are horrible. All people can be disappointing, mean, and selfish in general.
  • “don’t be fooled by your emptiness, there’s so much room left for happiness” (kaskade) but seriously, if you only concentrate on what hurt you, it’ll block you from pursuing what can make you happy.
  • You can only complain and be depressed for so long.
  • Someone out there will always have it better than you but someone will always have it worse as well.
  • There is an enormous difference between those who are always there, and those who are there for you. As busy and stressed your life may be, never forget the ones who have helped you and made you who you are today. Thank them, and remind them that they still mean something to you.
  • No matter how fucked up your family life may be, family is family and it should be loved and cherished- despite the certain ways family members may show it.
  • The past, present, and future are all important, it’s up to you how you use them to guide and better your life.
  • Laughter enlivens the soul and is something that everyone can use more of.
  • Pride and protection are two very different things. Don’t let your pride get in the way of a certain possibility despite the fear you may have.
  • Be kind, for everyone is fighting their own battle, whether big or small.
  • Remember: if we wants to, he will
  • Despite what your heart may be yearning for, sometimes you have to forget what you want and remember what you deserve.

More:
Love, laughter, forgiveness, thankfulness, consideration, selflessness

Less:
Bitterness, pride, laziness, walls, stubbornness, judgement