Skin 360 Change

Gosh it's been such a long time since I've blogged and from time to time, I do turn back to blogging whether it's the old school via diary or blogging online. I recently got my computer fixed and while I backup my pictures, I realized how much my skin has changed over the past 10 years - for the better that is.

During my youth, I had horrible acne. So bad that I'd always have my head down as I got made fun of A LOT. After the acne is gone, I'd have scars (whether I pop the pimple or not) that took years and years to get rid of. I've tried many things in the past that have helped and looking at my skin now, it's a big improvement!

Optimistic Girl - Alice Pyne

I've been whining about my life and how hard it's been going for me....but after reading Alice Pyne's blog and hearing her story, I am essentially embarrassed...For a 15 year old girl with cancer, she's the bravest girl who doesn't sit home and vent about life, but rather she's optimistic about life and changing the world.

Thumbs up for you girl and I really do wish miracles will happen!

http://alicepyne.blogspot.com/2011/06/oh-wow.html#comment-form

True Friends

As mentioned earlier, the past month has been a disaster and nightmare as I have lost a very close familiy member, credit card stolen, and pretty much advised for me to drop out of my school program given that I was unable to catch up at that point.  I pretty much isolated myself from human contacts and shunned myself from the world, especially co-workers since I am not comfortable discussing the accident with others. 

Today was my first day back to work since a three week vacation and I must admit, it was hard for the beginning when people approached me saying the usually "I'm sorry for your loss"....Living in denial for awhile, that definitely didn't help but I've gone to accept the fact (or trying to) and appreciating what everyone has done for me....

Friends from afar would send their wishes and thoughts....

Friends nearby would offer their ears...

Coworkers would lend a hand and help me finish my unfinished work....

Today a friend/coworker wrote me a cheque after he found out about my financial status....I rejected it but he insist for me to keep it for 6 months and if Christmas comes around and I want to buy something for myself, I could too...I was touched.  Honestly, I didn't expect that coming and it just warms my heart.  It's funny that he wouldn't take it back but I drew smily faces all over it and be note that I will keep it for sure more than 6 months :)

There are ups and downs to everything in life....I probably wouldn't realize how lucky I am to have these great people in my lives had this tragedy not happen....These are my true friends....and reminders that true friendships will not die with time or distance.

Friends will always be there for you no matter what happens.

True friendships....

Listen Life is Like a Cup of Coffee

Life has been rough for the past month but honestly, what is life without a little of ups and downs, right?  I'd like to think of life as a cup of coffee in that some people have it sweeter than others and some have it bitter than others.  Life isn't fair and it never will be.  But with that being said, just because we receive a cup of bitter coffee, doesn't mean we can't still enjoy it, right?

Maybe after I am finished with this bitter cup of coffee, the next cup will be a sweet latte :) 

Maybe....