flashback ;

Looking back on my past entries,I still believe I write better during my 'emo elmo' period.

Back then, I was not afraid to let things flow.I was not scared of the feeling of disappointment and pain.But I think, as I grow older, yes, things change.

Letting things flow suddenly became an issue for me.The feeling of disappointment and pain finally took its toll on me. It's like hearing myself tell the whole world to 'Stop, I'll take over from here,'.

Growing up was never in my list of things-to-do. But I guess, everyone goes through this without even realizing it. Possible, right?

So growing up for the past few years has taught me a thing or two about life, and the people in it. There are some worth to keep, and there are others worth only your 'hye's and 'bye's. As much as I'd like to have all of people I know worth my keep, I know thats fairly impossible. Parts and parcels of life taught me how different everyone is. How in one point, you might find something in common with another stranger, but from the bigger angle, you're just not the same.

Well, everyone is different. You bump into individuals of a different kind, each and every one of them will teach you something new. People, can suprise you. So let them. Whatever the lessons they bring to you, keep them.

I try not to judge new individuals I meet, as much as I can. I said, ' as much as I can ' because hello, who in the right mind would not judge a person by first impression.? You say 'you wont', but surely thats hard to do. I judge people, but only to a certain extent. I make sure I give them time to change the way I think of them, regardless of first impression being good or bad. That makes a difference. Knowing when to tune your thoughts after the introduction.

Back there, where I came from. Those years, I have to say, I had a blast. Though there were ups and downs to it, I really did learn something from everyone I bumped into. Back then, I was vulnerable and naive. I was that 17 year old, waiting for things to happen to me, without realizing my own power to change things.

Everyone needs time to reflect on the past for the benefit of their future. It's amazing how this space made a big impact on how I deal with things. 

Here's to this new phase in life. Here's to hope for more thoughts in the future, on things that matter, and not to only bank on 'emo elmo'.

No, its not my blog's birthday. 

It's just one of those days where I woke up on the right side of my bed.

Cheesy enough? I know.