Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.
Ever since a good friend of mine told me this advice, my views on many things became different. I used to get depressed for such a long time, so bitter. I always chose to suffer without knowing i had another choice. But ever since she told me this, everything became clear; i had a choice. Yes, there is no way you can avoid people hurting you, making you feel less of yourself. However, it’s completely up to you whether or not you want to suffer.
For me, i chose to not suffer. Of course, i’ll be a little bitter, a little cynical; but that’s something i chose to do. When I’m hurt, i always retaliate by saying harsh words towards another person. That’s just who I am and i don’t plan on changing that. I think of it as part of the healing process.
Bottom line is, every time you get hurt, know that you have two choices: to suffer, or to live your life like nothing ever happened.
Girl I know there’ll be differences we have along the way
Where our views may not always be the same
But I swear I’ll try
To hear out your sigh
And compromise ‘cause I realize
That with you I wanna spend my life
(Source: crisdeguzman)
Today was simple, chill. Was supposed to wake up really early but guess what? My partner in crime and I decided to sleep at 7ish… our sleeping schedule is really messed up. Well anyway, we both ended up waking up at 3 in the afternoon. I was suppose to meet up with the boss of liquid kiss to have a little interview for a job as an event photographer. But little did we know, the event i was suppose to go and meet up with him actually ended at 5:30pm… so i completely missed it. hahaha So Jed, Rudy and I just hung out with Amanda and Joline in Torrance. I had a sumo sized drink that i couldn’t finish what-so-ever. That thing was a liter! After that, i dropped off Jed and Rudy and i headed to hang out with Geoff and Colin. Smoked. Then went home. Over all a good day. Sleep well everyone, and lets have a great day when we wake up.
i think it’s really funny how i just let people keep “one upping” me when it comes to photography. just because you picked up a dslr doesn’t make you any photographer. just because you go to events with professional photographers, doesn’t make you a photographer. what you do with your photography makes you a photographer. Show me proof that you can live up to the standards and then you can call yourself worthy of your camera.
i guess it is time for me to step up and show everyone what i can do and be appreciated for it.
