I am learning to listen to my inner voice and to trust my instinct.
Discover what makes me happy and do more of that.
Keep life simple and manageable.
Peel off layers that made of artificial materials.
Be genuine, be true to myself.
Do what I love, work hard on it and be very focus.
Make every day counts!
I am now slowly transitioning out from my juice fast. This is the third day coming out, and my appetite is still pretty small, which I love. Today, I had a few figs, a piece of nut bread, a glass of fresh apple juice, goji berry tea (real berries) with oat bran, a very small salad and a glass of soy milk.
I truly treasure this moment because:
– I am not overeating.
– My body craves for fresh, non-processed food.
– My mind is clear.
– My clothes are loose!
It’s almost strange how little food our bodies need to perform at optimum level. Imagine all the excess food we eat that requires our bodies to keep working all the time.
I know soon enough I’ll be indulging in all kind of food. But right now, I am loving my healthy diet, however long it would last.
Now that my body has been cleansed. I decided to sort out all my junk too. I spent the whole weekend organizing my closet, shoes, documents, etc. I was really annoyed by how much STUFF I have. I came to USA nine years ago with just two suitcases, and survived just fine.
Spring cleaning is definitely a reality check. I gotta think twice before I buy anything in the future.
I sorted my clothes into a few piles:
– Donation
– Consignment
– Project/costumes/need alteration
– For my sisters
– Ebay
Phew… I was determined to downsize!
At the end of the day, I felt great to put my life in better order. Cheers to spring.
Thought of the day …
We are not what we own
5/12/2009
Saturday night, we departed from Honolulu Airport and reached Fairfield fifteen sleepy hours later.
Home sweet home. There’s no place like home.
It’s spring time here. Everywhere is much greener than two weeks ago.
Although it’s still a little chilly at 10-20C, I am going to enjoy every bit of everything I could get out of spring. Spring has cast a magic spell on me. How can anyone not appreciate spring? It only happens once per year!
It’s so wonderful to be home. Hmm… the smell of home. A place where my dog wags his tail waiting eagerly for my arrival. A place where I don’t have to think much, just … relax. A place that brings — Ultimate Comfort.
Even though Hawaii trip was super fun, the constant seeing places and moving; the change of diet and rest schedule; have taken a toll on my body without me realizing it.
As soon as I reached home, I could feel that my body started to release the stress that was built up from my trip. The magic of home!!
As a first generation immigrant, I often feel confused about where my home is since I don’t have any family and relatives in the States. A very wise man once told me “home is where your heart is”. My heart is now back to Fairfield.
Fairfield has a serene quality to it and it holds a special place in my heart. I know this place inside out and have made great friends here.
I am also glad that I have an international group of friends whom we always celebrate holidays and create more memories together.
Every year I wish to move away from Fairfield to a warmer place especially when winter comes. It has been eight years and I am still here. I am not sure how long I would be here, but one thing I know for sure is I will cherish Fairfield forever. 🙂
It’s time to go back to my daily routine. And, I can’t wait to tend to my garden. 🙂
I will also be organizing and posting more photos from my trip in the next few days.
Every day is an adventure. But right now, I just need to take a good rest.
Good night.
let lovers be dignified, satisfied, unified
not twisted, not compromised
one faith, one heart, one love
all fears in love,
all distorted illusions
though those who sway in wind
aren’t in love
i bathe in fire
i burn like phoenix
i fly with love in my feathers
the sparkle in his eyes,
my guiding light
the energy in his heart,
my resting place
we glow with truth and innocence
we glow with hope and promise
let lovers be dignified, satisfied, unified
not twisted, not compromised
one faith, one heart, one love
by Ting
