@Ellehcim 12 May 2021 more from that month

I Think I Set Standards too High for Myself (or not?)

This is an ordinary day, just like the others. However, I know there is always something new that I learn. *It is still a day when I always have a reason to thank God.* How did your day go, everyone? If you are an avid reader of my works, you may have noticed that I always ask this question. It's because it's something I rarely hear myself. I rarely hear someone asking how I do. It's not that I hate it, but maybe I just want to ask this always so we can all have an evaluation about our day. *Did we accomplish something new or something big? Did this day just pass by with us not earning any progress? Or did you have a bad day today, and you want to let those thoughts out?* I have always been curious.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+is+your+day%3F&client=ms-android-oppo-rev1&prmd=ivn&sxsrf=ALeKk003yxb9y2dA0veFG6fBsB2zt-zVag:1620827666238&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjl36bKpcTwAhXD-GEKHbo4DiIQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ&biw=360&bih=676&dpr=2#imgrc=nW5nTKGi41a51M Anyway, what I know is that I am happy today, because tomorrow is a holiday, that means I got to rest longer. And I guess you are familiar to what is being celebrated tomorrow. If not, please read some information here. https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/fast-facts-eid-al-fitr

https://www.google.com/search?q=eid+al+fitr&client=ms-android-oppo-rev1&prmd=inv&sxsrf=ALeKk03yFENZodbHJ3n3XLzokZjYspZ-fw:1620827803455&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjK0N2LpsTwAhVIIIgKHf4PDXUQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ#imgrc=SbB33V24ofrDLM My Wednesday is a busy day as well. I think I still have some unfinished business that I will accomplish on Friday. If I may share, a fire broke out in a company a few kilometers away from where I work. Thankfully, it didn't affect nor put us in danger. Nevertheless, I will not overlook the fact that, unfortunately, workers from the affected business are all facing a big dilemma now, financial setback. I hope everything will be well soon. https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/11/p15-m-lost-in-carmona-cavite-garment-factory-fire/

https://www.google.com/search?q=fire+in+golden+mile+carmona&client=ms-android-oppo-rev1&prmd=inmv&sxsrf=ALeKk03Q8pyLj0kBdABAgAKrXLN9PcMWQQ:1620827921437&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjG3P7DpsTwAhWUzpQKHTrSBeAQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ&biw=360&bih=676&dpr=2#imgrc=fy3RmbTfMPwrlM Loud sirens from firetrucks, and probably medics just rang throughout yesterday's morning and afternoon session. I admit, it distracted me really well, the loud sounds are not my thing. And just earlier today, we all felt the earthquake in our office. I thought I was just feeling a bit dizzy. However, I saw my table really shake mildly, and I am sure "dizziness" did not just create that illusion. That's when I heard my colleagues talking about an earthquake that happened in a far away region in our country, and it's just the aftershock we may have experienced. I am not sure. It's still quite strong and scary, too. Well, no earthquake is less scary, after all. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.smh.com.au/world/asia/earthquake-strikes-mindoro-philippines-emsc-20210512-p57r79.html One of the best things that happened so far, is that the air conditioning units in our office are cleaned and replaced. It's not that hot anymore inside. I am excited to bring my jacket again whenever I go to work.

https://www.google.com/search?q=aircon+cleaning&client=ms-android-oppo-rev1&prmd=mivn&sxsrf=ALeKk03JUxzf2tvCi8mwwPReDdJ5cRNvXw:1620828225570&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwicx4HVp8TwAhW3yYsBHRqNC1oQ_AUoAnoECAMQAg After some story-telling, I will open another topic. *I really never run out of topic, no?* It just does not show, since I am not a talker. To give you an idea, I wrote this as a product of my thoughts while I am looking at the mirror earlier. Again, I see the nice but not that amazing body proportion that I have, my pimple scars that I always frown at whenever I see it, my a bit dry hair, and overall, my skin tone that goes in between fair and brownish. It's not that bad, but *there is no harm in wanting to be better*, don't you think? We all want to achieve the future versions that we have created ourselves. Either a person who has the latest models of expensive cars, of has a lots of properties that he or she can brag. Let me share you that *self* I want to achieve. I want to be a person with a healthy body and agreeable appearance. *Does it sound obsessive about physical looks?* I apologize if it is. However, it's just simple changes that I want. I want my teeth be cleaned better and be fixed from misalignments (for I have crooked teeth), get rid of unwanted dark circles from my eyes. And to get a fit body that will make it easier for me to wear any kind of clothes. I also want to be like those who have a complete skin care routine set, so I would not have to worry about how my skin would look.

https://www.google.com/search?q=beautiful+working+woman&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiJupqtqMTwAhXhIaYKHT82BuAQ2-cCegQIABAC&oq=beautiful+working+woman&gs_lcp=ChJtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1pbWcQAzIECCMQJ1D5RlisUmCSVWgAcAB4AIABqAKIAcgRkgEGMC4xMS4ymAEAoAEBwAEB&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-img&ei=-uCbYInVH-HDmAW_7JiADg&bih=676&biw=360&client=ms-android-oppo-rev1&prmd=ivn#imgrc=8H7HmGsru-LmLM Aside from looking nice, I also want to have a nice financial capability. Doing something that I love as my main source of income, being able to help others with all that I can. Buying the things I want without feeling guilty, or treating myself to my dream restaurants or coffee shops on some ocassional times. ***I want to be an ideal, empowered woman to myself.*** Someone who can defend herself independently, doesn't easily cry in front of her enemies, and always carries a *strong presence, not to intimidate, but to be* ***respected****.* I think, I am... done? Not sure, honestly, I want to write further; but the more I type it here, the more that I realize I am presenting a kind of woman that I always see on my favorite Korean Dramas. And by that, I mean, those people who re only possible in the fictional world. Anyway, given all qualities I have aforementioned, can you think of someone who has achieved all of those? If yes, wow, what a blessed person. She is all I want to be. Whenever I think of that kind of person I dream of being, I always end up with the same thought: ***That's impossible.*** I mean, I've heard of this famous words, *"You can't have it all." No one could look great and live great at the same time.* And this mindset has prevented me from trying to explore on my possibilities. You see, not all famous quotes circulated in the internet, are always true and applicable. Who said you can't have it all? Well I think we can. As long as we don't become greedy about everything, we can be whoever we want to be.

https://www.google.com/search?q=our+possibilities+are+endless&client=ms-android-oppo-rev1&prmd=ivsn&sxsrf=ALeKk02nsfik9OwykvC1JNZXZKWjhi04tQ:1620828511357&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwio3qTdqMTwAhVLFqYKHfwCCRIQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ&biw=360&bih=676#imgrc=4WGhjGRmSsJvSM All our possibilities are limitless, and it depends on our willingness to go an extra mile to achieve our goals. Yes, fate helps us, but we gotta work our way to the top. ***It may always be hard, but we know it's gonna be worth it.*** I am not writing this with the intention of saying some motivational speech or whatever. I think I can not think of the right words to say to remind all of us here that success is in our hands. My purpose is you let you know that it's not just you that finds your dreams unattainable. Or feels that achieving your future self is not gonna happen. We all experience being in this situation. The thing is this, though. We all feel this way, but every people acts in different ways. *While others are busy convincing themselves that their future goals are impossible, others are doing their best to make it happen.* What kind of person do you aspire to be? What are the things you do to achieve it? Please let me know in the comments. I may learn a lot from your inputs, too. I would appreciate it very much. I hope this short article made you learn something new, or remind you of something you may have forgotten. Let me leave you with this quote from which may relate to this article.

https://www.google.com/search?q=we+can+be+whoever+we+wanna+be&client=ms-android-oppo-rev1&prmd=vin&sxsrf=ALeKk02HPeE1Q08sbiv4hKmXKTHFGgETPg:1620827001022&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiOhI2No8TwAhUCc3AKHT6jCFQQ_AUoAnoECAIQAg#imgrc=5oC3Hg5HJPZ6LM&imgdii=Q6p-uftCnWNaMM I will post a longer and better article tomorrow. For now, please enjoy and feel every words I emphasized here. I just share insights based on my own unique personality and memories of my own experiences. Thanks a lot for coming by. I have to end this here as my eyes are starting to hurt. Let's all have enough rest, everyone. Until next time!

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