The Element of Surprise minus(-) the Pessimism

This entry is actually dedicated to one of my wonderful readers...Lucius!!!
Thank you for bringing me such a positive surprise and review of my blog, I really appreciate the support :D

To be honest, when I first started out blogging just a while ago, I didn't think anyone would read it. Well, anyone apart from the people I beg and bribe of course. But like they say, miracles do happen. Miracle or not, it's a pleasant surprise and boost in confidence.

Sometimes it's surprises like these that make each day worthwhile even if you've been through the toughest exam, or just had the worst winter's day experience. It could be something so insignificant or just a mere comment that can open your eyes to a whole new side of picture laid out in front of you. Each new day we may be faced with trials and obstacles to overcome, we can either choose to look at them simply as trials and obstacles, or we can change our outlook and think of them as surprises in our life that's meant to be enjoyed and not endured.

It true what they say, it's easier said than done. Sure. But if we always think that way, how are we ever going to get anywhere? Pessimism gets hold of everyone, even the most optimistic of people. As hard as changing our outlook can be, in the end it's up to choice and sacrifice. It's as simple as that. I can say from experience that through changing how I think about situations and looking towards the brighter side of things, positive surprises are not so hard to find anymore. Maybe you just havn't been looking hard enough ;)

Find the Spark.

What a week! The first week of June and it has hit me like a rocket on fire. There's nothing much to pinpoint exactly so I won't bore you with the minor details and happenings :D I will however, mention something small I picked up just a few days ago from a photo outing with a few friends.

Call it an epiphany or contemplation, either way, it made me think.
When you and I go through our busy everyday lives, has it ever occurred in any instance, how others live their lives? When I sat down at that bench in the middle of Queen Street amongst all the hustle and bustle of street pedestrians minding their own businesses, I realised something I never gave much thought to. Snapping their movements with the Rebel Xti, every individual portrayed a personal, unique story to tell. What fascinated me was that no matter where I pointed my camera, I would catch a random person in the midst of whatever they were doing, as if they were completely unaware of how special they are in this world. In that moment of blur, people mirrored other people in their similar style of walk or pose. Even so, not one person gave me the exact same feeling as another.

Each and every one of us may find moments in our lives that bore us, seem pointless, or lack that little spark. If we stop and look around, maybe just maybe, our eyes can be opened wider to the greater world around us. Our day may have been just a routine Saturday but if you look thoroughly enough, there will always be something to pick up that makes each and every single day extraordinary in its own.

Life's too short to cry over spilt milk.

Like the title suggests... Life's too short, it really is. No matter which way I look at it these days, time seems to get the most of me. Catches me offhand every now and then and before you know it, it's 11:01pm and you've only just managed to sit down and blog.

What I actually want to say is I'm tired of stressing over little miniscule mishappenings and bits and pieces out of place. If I could count all of the minutes I spend worrying over friendship issues, study-related problems and self-conflicting thoughts, I could have most likely finished a few dramas I've wanted to watch by now. Now that is an incentive to cut out all that negative thinking!

With all these exams coming up for uni students, all I need is positivity right now. Don't we all? I'm just glad I found it in time :D For the rest of y'all: It's never too late, especially in relation to exams. Keep trying, and don't give up! Try your best and no matter the outcome, at least you know you tried your hardest~ What has helped me the most is being grateful. When you take some time to clearly think about what you appreciate in your life and all that you have, no matter how small, everything becomes much clearer and all those things you always used to worry about now seems almost irrelevant.

Guess I'm finally getting what 'Man Up' really means huh..