Despite all the stress that I carry on my shoulders on a daily basis since last August, every time I set foot in my church, it all disappears-Don’t worry, this is not a religious post, so stay with me. Today, my pastor pulled out two fairly large bags of purple bands. Instinctively, I rolled by eyes, not believing that my church had just wasted money on bands that would eventually end up in garbage cans all around the city of Killeen.
” These bands represent a complaint free world,” Pastor Hong said.
“I challenge you, for 21 days to not utter a single word of complaint.”
Ahhhh, now he had my attention. A complaint is speaking about all the things that a person doesn’t like; and in doing so, that person is attracting those negative thoughts. The idea is that by ridding oneself of the habit of complaining, the person will also cease attracting all those negative thoughts, thus making him or her a happier person and everyone around them.
Scientists say that it takes 21 days to form a new habit, which is why the challenge is for 21 days.
I, of course, am partaking in this, but that in not the main reason why I am writing to you readers- the two of you, that is; it is the theory of the 21 day rule. For me, being a runner is something that I’ve always wanted to be. To me, it represents someone who is, or is becoming, in peak shape. I just find it to be one of the most boring ways to work out. Nonetheless, not today but soon, I will put the 21 day rule to the test to see if I can turn running into a habit of mine.
But what about you guys? What things are you wanting to become a habit of yours?
Actually doing: Greek marathon. I’ve rekindled my love of this show. The likely cause? I miss college now that I’m gone.
Today, my day comprised of 8 hrs of class in banking followed by an hour of waiting to put new tires on my car. Fortunately I had my trusty Iphone to waste away the time. More specifically, College Fashion’s Haute Link on 10 ways to enjoy doing nothing.
Man, I wish I could go bumbling (def: A nice word that means “wandering around without purpose.) instead of forcing myself into dress pants, blouses, and chignons everyday praying that by the end of the day I won’t have come up short on my cash drawer.
I remember when my sister and I would make up stories about people when we would people-watch at the airport, or when I would wake up to a book, sweats, and a massive cup of hot cocoa.
Today, I came across a post from a wannabe Tavi fashion blogger. She goes on to say that maybe she should become a full time blogger, not that she wants to be like Tavi, or famous (rolling my eyes), but that she just enjoys receiving comments about how fantastic her blog is.
She claims to have such a love for fashion, but says that she hates following trends and that by shopping at the goodwill, she rises above the evil that is the trend. And yet, she has yet to really display fashion worth showing. Instead her clothing choices remind me of what most of the world is doing: Trying.
Lost star, Kim Yun Jin was. In fact, she was personally offered the part by James Cameron himself. And the reason why she turned down the fastest movie to reach the $1 billion mark? So she could continue filming for the final season of Lost.Did anyone else find this news shocking? I did. Personally, I’m glad that in the end that Zoe Saldana got the part.
It’s been a few years (ugh, I hate the sound of that) since I’ve actually had new year’s resolutions, but I feel that 2010 will be a turning point for me; mainly because I became a full-fledged adult without military benefits *tears* come midnight.
So to keep my mind from becoming sludge until I return to Korea I’ve come up with a list:
1. Continue learning German; I plan on also returning there.
2. Korean too since Seoul might become my permanent residence in the near future.
3. Read more books, both literature and contemporary.
4. Get back on the “fit” wagon. This should be easy considering that I’m signed up for a Muay Tai class and p90X. I’m a bit scared about the P90X thing.
5. Find my style of writing, or at least a style that doesn’t hurt my dad’s eyes.
6. Figure out what I want to do in life. I think almost everyone who’s graduated from Uni is going through this.
7. And overall, I just want to become a more positive and open person.
As for the materialistic things:
1. I MUST own an All Saints item. I don’t care what it is. I just want to have it.
2. Canon Ti1 DLSR. Ireland will not be the same shooting with a lame point-and-shooter.
Now this was what I came to New York for. Now this is no Dongdaemun in South Korea where shopping doesn’t end until 5am, but it sure does come close. I was initially on a mission to buy the black studded leather driving gloves, but Topshop still hadn’t got them in yet, so I settled with walking around 33rd Street going into stores that had the prettiest window displays.
My favorite non-clothing place to look at was definitely the Columbus Circle Christmas Market by Central Park. Should you go, definitely make a stop by the Nirvanna Designs’s stall where a plethora of wool hats and mittens are sold. My Aunt has a fetish for bunnies, so my parents got her a bunny hat. For just about any animal imaginable, there was a wool hat there, for adults, kids, and toddlers. I wanted to be cool, so I got a black and grey Union Jack Mohawk hat. At $30 for a handmade wool hat WITH fleece lining (to prevent itching), these hats/caps/mittens/mufflers are a fantastic gift to anyone. But keep in mind that the market will be open until December 24. If you’re looking to purchase these hats online you can either go to the official website, or Polkadotbatchboutique.
Going to New York and experiencing what it’s like to live like a local makes it hard to believe that thousands of people trek there to “make it big.” I say this while watching Iron Man back in Maryland trying to envision seeing a future Terrance Howard and Robert Downie Jr.
Anyway, back to business… New York was amazing! The stores, the people, the many streets lines with skyscrapers; all the things that I may find myself seeing on a daily basis is a year or two.
Although, I recommend everyone to visit tourist attractions in any city one chooses to visit, I only suggest doing it once. Visiting the Empire State Building at the 80th floor proved to be a breathtaking experience, especially when seeing Manhattan at night. I tried to take a pic like the pros do of the city, but sadly, a Sony point and shooter will never compete with a DSLR.
While I can finally say that I’ve been to the Empire State Building, at $20 a pop for four people (plus an extra $15 to go to the 102nd floor)… I’m sure I can find more satisfying ways to spend that money.
On my last full day in New York, my parents and I went to take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The ferry, which costs $13 per person, was the best place to take pictures. It was a sunny albeit extremely windy day, with the city in the background and the statue to my left and Ellis Island to my right. We didn’t get to actually go inside the statue since all the tickets until after Xmas was bought, but taking a picture of her derrière sufficed.
The fam and I arrived in NYC yesterday and spent the day walking off Burger King calories (not really). We arrived by Amtrak, which I would recommend, despite the hour long delay in D.C.. After stopping for BK, we headed to our hotel and then my sister took us on a walking tour of NYC. In the 3 hour walk-that practically turned the two Texans and Saudi’s (my dad) legs into rubber- we managed to see 5th Ave, Rockafella Center and the hyped up tree, Hobos, China Town, and the most exciting place ever… New York University. Soon enough I’ll be applying to either their Gallatin School of Individualized Study or Stern Business School.
We ended the night at Hard Rock Cafe. I had the chicken and macaroni cheese. It was okay, nothing special, but that wasn’t the worst part; the number of calories per dish printed on the menu (and every menu in NYC, including fast food restaurants, for that matter) was. Even the salads easily topped 1,000 calories. No worries though, it was still, a very nice restaurant.
Today’s plan is part II of the NYC walking tour. Hopefully I’ll be able to sneak in some shopping.Stopped in Top Shop and H&M last night and was amazed by the plethora of sequined and feathered shrugs. I will not leave New York without one safely tucked away in my luggage.
I made the mistake of forgetting my camera cord. Pics will be updated with the relevant posts Thursday. This time I pinky promise. You know, because those promises are unbreakable.
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Despite all the stress that I carry on my shoulders on a daily basis since last August, every time I set foot in my church, it all disappears-Don’t worry, this is not a religious post, so stay with me. Today, my pastor pulled out two fairly large bags of purple bands. Instinctively, I rolled by eyes, not believing that my church had just wasted money on bands that would eventually end up in garbage cans all around the city of Killeen.
Today, I came across a post from a wannabe Tavi fashion blogger. She goes on to say that maybe she should become a full time blogger, not that she wants to be like Tavi, or famous (rolling my eyes), but that she just enjoys receiving comments about how fantastic her blog is.
