Leave the outcome...

There is so much we can learn everyday and we should never underestimate how much our brains can accumulate over a given period of time. I think of my situation-One year back I was a dodo when it came to computers but I see myself today in a different light! Yes! I have learnt so much about computers that I surprise myself. Hahaa.

Most of the times we are reluctant to learn something new simply because we have already made up our minds about the outcome. And most of the times these outcomes imagined are discouraging. To be honest I've been so guilty of this kind of attitude and I ended up losing many opportunities. How can you predict the outcome if you have not entered the experience?? It's a very dangerous activity of the mind that can put an end to seeking new enterprises and I say this to myself first!

Go, take up a challenge and do not fear. There is much to learn in the journey than worrying about the outcome. As always the journey is sweeter than the destination!!

Being happy

Things that make me 'happy'
1. When I have a long chat with my sis on things I love the most.
2. When I get to eat potatoes. Yeah!
3. When I finish my deadlines on time.
4. When I watch action movies.
5. When I get to read an interesting book.
6. When I get to hang out with certain friends.
7. When I have a good workout!
8. When I cook a new dish and is well appreciated by family.
9. When I enter a bookstore....
10. When I get to dig into any chicken dish. Yumm!!

A virtue relearned

When you have worked hard to achieve a certain goal and all you meet is failure, frustration begins to seep in. That's how I felt when I set a goal to attain a particular level of fitness. I love to workout! So the initial month was quite difficult coz no matter how much I worked out, nothing seemed to be happening.

But as time passed, I was getting closer and closer to my goal. I was ecstatic. The journey has taught me patience and never to give up when met with failure. The seeds have been sown, the sapling will shoot up but in its time. And when it does there's no stopping!!

Hard work, commitment and dedication never goes in vain!

Talk it out!!

I realised something last night that the key to resolving conflicts with someone is by talking it out. I say this coz I just did that for the first time. Man! Was I nervous or what? But there was so much I have learnt that it will be hard to forget. Ok when I say conflicts I mean any kind of misunderstanding that looms large in a particular relationship whether friendship or hubby-wifey relationship....Most of the time we clam up and brood on what was said and literally meditate on it for days..... Then sarcastic comments are poured but the real reason for dismay is not disclosed.

One of the real reason why we do not actually sit down and talk it out is that we are basically afraid to do so or we are too proud. If we are really keen on pursuing that particular relationship that holds the risk of falling between the cracks, we will take that extra step. Maybe some of you reading this might say that they face the risk of hurting the person. What about that? In any relationship there are bound to be times where we will hurt one another, coz we are human. But what makes the relationship special is that we still strive to love and care for the person in spite of all the shortcomings. If that friend has hurt you in ignorance, tell him/her in love. Choose your words carefully. Mull over what you will say...

Rehearse in your mind over and over again. Don't say anything in anger. Stay calm. I'm sure your friend after hearing you out will have a good reason to justify his/her behavior. Remember it takes two to tango!! Be honest and transparent. If your friend is genuine, he/she will seek to restore the friendship, otherwise they will just flare up and walk out of the relationship.

In the end, it takes a lot more than we think to maintain friendships and other important relationships. Egos have to be kept aside and much sacrifice is required for the relationship to blossom. Communication is the key!!

The long weekend finally arrives!!

I have a long weekend ahead of me and I'm really excited about it. This is the time to relax and spend time with people I did not have the opportunity to meet for a long time. Haven't done any kind of planning but I'm gonna take it slow. Times like these are precious, don't want to squander them by doing a million things....Take one day at a time....And if possible catch up on the movie, "The Dark Knight"....That's all dear folks from me at the moment....