Hello, December! It is another beautiful day. ^_^

(By JenniPenni)

It's the time of the year when I wish, more than ever, that I were living in a far-off whimsical place where it's cold and snowy. I wouldn't mind freezing, so long as a cup of hot chocolate is within my reach. I'd live in a cabin where the next door neighbor is about a mile away, trek in the snow, see a few deer prancing around the backyard, and cuddle with the love of my life in front of the fireplace.

Then again, I'd probably be fine cuddling with my pet dog, a pug, or a panda.

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I had a nice morning walk; it was rather foggy and the sky lacked the sun, which I fancied. Hastened my pace a bit, so I still managed to work up a sweat. There weren't too many people at SM this time; I suppose it's probably because everyone's back to work and school. I had a bit of a sneezing fit as well, which is most likely due to the day's weather. As of the moment, the skies are grey and gloomy, which I find enamoring. It is, indeed, a lovely first of December. :)

I walked for a total of 102 minutes this morning!

I finished my one hour & fifteen minutes worth of walk by 7:25, 

but walked for an additional twenty-seven+ minutes today. 

This morning's highlight: I finally found the courage to smile at a stranger! I smiled at an old lady with a neutral expression on her face and greeted her a good morning. She smiled back! It was the sweetest thing to see her face turn from neutral to one with a bright smile. :)

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“First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win.” 

Mahatma Gandhi

It's funny. I've been too busy enjoying life as it is and overcoming sadness with happiness for the past several weeks that the rocks currently being thrown at me aren't doing much damage. (Honestly, the only thing that I'm really problematic about at the moment is my weight / body. So of course that's all on me and I am doing something about it.) There have been some drama going on around me, but I don't dwell on it so much. In fact, it doesn't really need / deserve a fraction of my attention because I know myself more than anyone else. (Okay, except God. But you know, He is God.) 

"In life you will meet two kinds of people. Ones who build you up, and ones who tear you down. But in the end, you will thank them both."

Unknown

IN GENERAL: I just think it's unfair that others will go out of their way to hurt another soul for no real sensible nor good purpose. I really just wish people would be straightforward and honest because truthfully, I hold no anger or bitterness in my heart against anyone at all. Slight annoyances here and there, but nothing more. Like I said, I don't want to dwell on negative issues. Life is too short to unplug USB safely. Haha, I miss Apps all of a sudden! :)

Anyway, life's like that. It's inevitable: there will always be something good and something bad. But it's really up to you to choose which one you want to keep: the good or the bad? I'm sticking to the good because I don't want my mind nor my heart to be polluted with others' negativity. Besides, positive thinking (plus exercise, haha!) releases endorphins, nature's happy drug. I want to be able to radiate positivity and happiness unto others as well. I know I'm not exactly Ms. Perky 24/7, but hey, at least I keep it real.

Uh huh, uh huh.


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Drew Barrymore

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Ahh, Life. Such a beautiful, wondrous mystery you are. I love you, Life, no matter what. :)