happy 4th of july to all of you! ironically, with this holiday falling right on the middle of the week, i didn't find the urge in participating or organizing any type of gathering and such. a lot of my friends took the rest of the week off to go out of town, but i was okay with doing nothing. well, except for a trip to target, trader joe's and a quick lunch with a girl friend. it was so beautiful out so being on my courtyard, chillin', reading, listening to the music and talking to some people under the sun was priceless.
i also got to catch up reading some of my favorite blogs and dre's post inspired me to write my own independence day post - things i'm declaring myself free of. so here they are:
i'm declaring myself free of the past. i am who i am because of my previous experiences, but i should not shut new people out because of my past.
i'm declaring myself free of my default ways. i have always been a pragmatic person, well, up until i started earning a living for myself. however, sometimes, when it comes to my life i always default to logic, a reason, an answer to everything. i want some challenge in that sense, not change it.
i'm declaring myself free of some biases when it comes to relationships. there's a couple of them that sticks out, and i've gained some fresher perspective as of late. i've always frowned upon dating someone younger (not just a year or two younger, more like a few years younger) and long distance relationships. not to say that i will go out and find something like this on purpose, but when the it's the right time with the right person, why resist a good thing?
i'm declaring myself free of clutter in life. i mean people in that sense. those who do not support me for being who i am.
i'm declaring myself free of time. i have always known what i wanted in life, which direction to take, i've always had a vision. however, i feel like i am always racing with time. i will try my best to not be so consumed with time. wish me luck on this one.
i'm declaring myself free of the past. i am who i am because of my previous experiences, but i should not shut new people out because of my past.
i'm declaring myself free of my default ways. i have always been a pragmatic person, well, up until i started earning a living for myself. however, sometimes, when it comes to my life i always default to logic, a reason, an answer to everything. i want some challenge in that sense, not change it.
i'm declaring myself free of some biases when it comes to relationships. there's a couple of them that sticks out, and i've gained some fresher perspective as of late. i've always frowned upon dating someone younger (not just a year or two younger, more like a few years younger) and long distance relationships. not to say that i will go out and find something like this on purpose, but when the it's the right time with the right person, why resist a good thing?
i'm declaring myself free of clutter in life. i mean people in that sense. those who do not support me for being who i am.
i'm declaring myself free of time. i have always known what i wanted in life, which direction to take, i've always had a vision. however, i feel like i am always racing with time. i will try my best to not be so consumed with time. wish me luck on this one.
what are you declaring yourself free of lately?
I love this post! We always think about 4th of July as being a day to celebrate America's freedom but we never celebrate our own little freedoms. Good for you :)
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ReplyDeletedecluttering your life of people who really don't contribute (other than promoting negativity) is something that i did a while back... and it felt awesome!! so much lighter :)
Oh gosh...I love this post! I, too, am getting ready of the clutter (people) in my life...the people who don't support me or bring positivity to my life. It feels good :) Glad you had a nice day!
ReplyDeleteThis was a great post! I agree with you on the clutter aspect. getting rid of all that negativity is the best way to grow. I know I've had to do that with certain 'friends'..
ReplyDeleteGreat post Reni. I LOVE it!! Good things await you.
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