January 02, 2002


4:04:00 PM
One might not notice that happiness comes from the smallest happenings around one's daily life. One might not realize that every single second of one's life is a blessing. One might await eternally for miraculous events to spark one's life. And yet... one might not be aware of and grateful for one's ability to do the simplest everyday tasks: breath, smile, laugh, cry, talk, sleep, eat, etc. For those simplest tasks are the miracles of life.

I realize that I have only asked and asked and asked... without thanking God enough for the blessings of everyday's life. I realize that I have not believed in Him truly and fully... for I have always been worried and worried to no end. I realize that I have not done my responsibilities... yet I often blamed Him for unfortunate things resulted from my recklessness. I realize that I have been selfish for placing my needs above other essential priorities in life... eventhough I knew that I should think of others before myself. I realize... that my journey in life is still long awaited before my very eyes... and there will be trials to make me more mature in the days to come.

I realize... that the three days of last weekend are much more fun than the five days I spent in Las Vegas... although I only did the basic hangout stuff: had dinner at The Stinking Rose and dessert at Moustache Cafe, watched Lord of the Rings, strolled along Rodeo Drive, and taking photos. And of course let's not forget the New Year's party.

I realize that I was very happy last weekend...
  • because I made a lot of new friends, especially at the New Year's party.
  • because my favorite couple was there at the party, the loveliest husband & wife I have ever cast my eyes upon.
  • because I had the opportunity to spend Saturday, Sunday, and Monday with a lovely person that is unreachable... although available.
  • because we danced our night away to the 2002 countdown: chacha, twist, swing, waltz, salsa, etc.
  • because I had been given the stairs to climb up from the sinking hole I had been in for more than a month.
  • because I was not alone on New Year's eve... although I wouldn't have minded so.. because I know I am never by myself.
  • because there were so much more to be thankful for... that cannot be said, but shall be kept in my heart forever.

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    Elyse. July 8 to be exact.
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