So this week has been very emotional in a sense that my friends from across the globe have left to go abroad for holiday break, some moved to places where the word snow is never heard, and others started in the great journey of becoming a full grown up (...after college graduation). The same thoughts that went through my head in May when I walked across that stage came back again: Uncertainty and Excitement.
Uncertain about what lays ahead, will I see these people whom I have formed deep friendships with, will I survive the real world, and the ultimate man i'm going to miss those college get togethers..aka...parties.. :-).
Excitement because everything that you have worked for is about to be realized, you are entering a whole new realm of success and new life.
I guess we will just have to wait and see what the life brings us and then do our best to keep in touch with friends even if they are 7 hours ahead of my time zone.
Twin1
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Why remember 2008?

Well this year has definitely been
a surprising yet remarkable year.
Below is a list of reasons why I think we will or I should remember this year for a long time.
1. New media and social media were integrated as part of traditional marketing methods due to their successful perfomance this year.
2. I graduated college!
3. I studied abroad in europe!
4. The first African American candidate was elected president.
5. The first time a woman candidate ran for presidency.
6. The first time a woman candidate ran for vice presidency.
7. The stock market crashed and the goverment gave them $700B to bail them out, no questions asked.
8. I went back to Guatemala after 12 years.
9. I started looking for a career job.
10. My boyfriend officially became a fire fighter!
11. The US entered into a recession (some say).
12. The real estate market is crashing and foreclosures are off the roof, leaving thousands on people out of homes.
13. I bought a car!
14. I started this blog.
15. The auto industry is in bankruptcy, the goverment is planning on giving them $15B to bail them out too.
16. About 2 million lost their jobs as of the end of Novermber.
17. The L.A. Times and Tribune newspapers also file for bankruptcy and are asking the government for money.
18. I still haven't found a job.
19. One of my best friends from Serbia graduates this December.
I'm sure the list will continue but for now that is all I have.
Twin1
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Self Healing
As an individual trying to find clearity and happiness in life, I have turned to the topic of Astrology, which as you know provides information to help understand life and our purpose using the universe and how it influences us. One specific form of Astrology of interest is Vedic Astrology. Orinigated many years ago in East India by the same brilliant minds that introduced yoga. Vedic Astrology is a healing system based on the planets and nature. It uses what are called the Vedas books of Acient India that are about 4,000 years old and cosidered the oldest sacred books of Hinduism.
I went ahead a did a Vedic Astrology reading and to my surprise it says that my Moon Nakshatra, or Star, is Sravana, meaning hearing. Vedic Astrology uses 27 distant stars because stars are important inspirational forces outside our solar systems and Indian astrologers used them to get deeper meanings, specially when it comes to relationship astrology.
The cool thing about this reading is that it tells you the meaing of your star, the mythology behind it, your strengths and your issues that surround you. My Sravana star is ruled by the Moon, meaning that my life is connected through my emotions. I have a willingness to help and nature others. Each star also has a God and for my star is Lord Vishnu, which is explained in the mythology section. I am not sure if I agree with the mythology, it says that Vishnu maintains the universe and that I to see into the deeper meaning. I don't consider myself that wise to know but those who know me could tell me if I do.
Compated to Western Astrology, Vedic Astrology is considered and practiced as a science in India, used as guide for many areas of life and respected professionally. For those who follow and need some healing and in need for deeper meaning, this can be a good tool. Let me know what your Vedic Astrology reading reveals!!!
p.s. for those who read last post, here is an update on my indoor soccer game. We lost 0-4, but it was our first game, I expect to report better scores!!
Twin1
I went ahead a did a Vedic Astrology reading and to my surprise it says that my Moon Nakshatra, or Star, is Sravana, meaning hearing. Vedic Astrology uses 27 distant stars because stars are important inspirational forces outside our solar systems and Indian astrologers used them to get deeper meanings, specially when it comes to relationship astrology.
The cool thing about this reading is that it tells you the meaing of your star, the mythology behind it, your strengths and your issues that surround you. My Sravana star is ruled by the Moon, meaning that my life is connected through my emotions. I have a willingness to help and nature others. Each star also has a God and for my star is Lord Vishnu, which is explained in the mythology section. I am not sure if I agree with the mythology, it says that Vishnu maintains the universe and that I to see into the deeper meaning. I don't consider myself that wise to know but those who know me could tell me if I do.
Compated to Western Astrology, Vedic Astrology is considered and practiced as a science in India, used as guide for many areas of life and respected professionally. For those who follow and need some healing and in need for deeper meaning, this can be a good tool. Let me know what your Vedic Astrology reading reveals!!!
p.s. for those who read last post, here is an update on my indoor soccer game. We lost 0-4, but it was our first game, I expect to report better scores!!
Twin1
Friday, December 5, 2008
how do i stay motivated?
So lately i have been having problems trying to stay motivated at anything. I mean ever since i finished school and moved back home, its just been boring. I just either stay at home, clean, try to find a job, watch tv, go to bed and repeat it again the next day. Now I'm working part time but that just takes a couple of hours a day anyway. I feel left out of what is going on. In school I was always busy either with work, classes, homework, organizations, projects, friends, and just living the college life. But i had responsibility. It was a great experience and I met so many people from all over the world. I made some great friends that I will cherish. I was excited to graduate and sad too. I knew that it was not going to be the same once i left, but I thought you gotta move on to something better. But i just haven't found it.
All my friends and even my sister and brother are away, I feel all left out here in kc, although my boyfriend is here, he is doing his thing. And this job hunt is well just going, more and more people are being laid off because of the economy, leaving me with more competition and less chances of getting something. I don't feel important, I don't feel useful and I am afraid to loose the knowledge that I have gained.
Not only that, I don't have true friends here. The ones i had in high school have changed, or their married, or away, or have a career. I don't go out and I don't talk to people much. I feel excluded. There is the occasional going out to party with acquaintances, but nothing much from there. I agree with you Natasia, I feel alone at times. I have read a couple of books, done some research online, practice some piano and try to stay connected with others online but that is it. Maybe I am asking too much. Don't get me wrong, I am soooo thankful for what i have and the opportunities that have come my way. I know i shouldn't complaint because there are people out there that are worst than me. At least i got food and a place to live. I just want to partake in something, volunteer.
Like the definition says, I want reasons to engage in a certain behavior.
The one thing that has me pump is that I start indoor soccer next week. Im sooooo excited, although, kind of afraid because i haven't done much of a work out in the past several months :-(. But I CAN DO IT. I think this will give me a start, some energy and a need to stay positive. Thats what I plan to do for now, but if you have any other suggestions please let me know.
twin 1
All my friends and even my sister and brother are away, I feel all left out here in kc, although my boyfriend is here, he is doing his thing. And this job hunt is well just going, more and more people are being laid off because of the economy, leaving me with more competition and less chances of getting something. I don't feel important, I don't feel useful and I am afraid to loose the knowledge that I have gained.
Not only that, I don't have true friends here. The ones i had in high school have changed, or their married, or away, or have a career. I don't go out and I don't talk to people much. I feel excluded. There is the occasional going out to party with acquaintances, but nothing much from there. I agree with you Natasia, I feel alone at times. I have read a couple of books, done some research online, practice some piano and try to stay connected with others online but that is it. Maybe I am asking too much. Don't get me wrong, I am soooo thankful for what i have and the opportunities that have come my way. I know i shouldn't complaint because there are people out there that are worst than me. At least i got food and a place to live. I just want to partake in something, volunteer.
Like the definition says, I want reasons to engage in a certain behavior.
The one thing that has me pump is that I start indoor soccer next week. Im sooooo excited, although, kind of afraid because i haven't done much of a work out in the past several months :-(. But I CAN DO IT. I think this will give me a start, some energy and a need to stay positive. Thats what I plan to do for now, but if you have any other suggestions please let me know.
twin 1
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