Happiness is a choice. Choose to be Happy

Life is really full of surprises. It's almost the end of the year - yeah, 2017, and I keep on rocking!

I received so many blessings which I am very thankful for.
I've always been a quitter, YES I DO. I am very much in love in Violin, so when I graduated and have the means to afford it, I bought one and started learning... But it was difficult,  I quit.
I have always been like that for the past years, quitting when I find things difficult or at least complicated.

But this year is different. All I do is keep moving forward. I became the person I always wanted to be.

This year, I met amazing people who taught me about passion. To Petr, thanks for teaching me that I can also play the guitar. I hope I can still remember how to play some chords of Spanish romance.
To Jan, it's amazing to meet a person who is so calm and have very positive views on life. To my dear friend, Madam, thank you for always reminding me how awful singer I am and that I should keep practicing to improve.

To Tomas, thanks for letting me go and spread my wings. We had our good and bad times, but I'll be happy to remember the good ones only.

To all the amazing people I met this year, I'm so blessed to have met and share smiles with you. It has been the most awesome year I have.

I have my ups and downs, and whenever I am sad, I will take a holiday, reflect on all my actions, figure out the cause and solution to my sadness, and deal with it, so when I return, I'm a newborn person full of optimism and positive attitude towards life. I do not like dragging people down, all I want is to help others see how beautiful life is and how great it is to be alive.

If I were to count all my blessings this year, I will be a billionaire. I'm thankful that I am alive, I have the people who care about me. I was finally out of my toxic life last year - though I still managed to be positive.

I got the opportunity to work for the company I never imagine I would be, let alone be surrounded with the coolest colleagues and be here in the United States, work in our Main Office in San Jose CA. Wow... I have everything I could ever ask for.

I spent an amazing 8months in Spain which helps in my personal development. I no longer the Shy Shailany! Whoo!!! I am brave enough to face the world and whatever comes my way.

God has given me so much blessing! I'm so happy to be finally back my devotion to God and the church. To have met my church and CFC family. I have finally let go of all my sorrows that almost eat me alive.

Remember that many people will come to our life, some will stay, many will leave. Some will leave a trace, some won't. But don't let their disappearance bring you down, just remember, you had happy days with them and that you are glad you have met them. Just cherish every minute you spend with them.

Do not judge other people, everyone has their own personality and tendencies. We all deal with our emotions or problems differently.

Don't regret your actions if it makes you happy even for a short time... Just learn from your mistakes and don't repeat the same mistakes twice.

Your past doesn't define who you are! You are who you are today ;)

and remember, God is Good. All The Time.

Always,
The brave new girl

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When dreams become reality

It must be because it's raining that I suddenly reminisce those times that I was so busy dreaming about so many things.

1. I want to travel in Europe and have an unforgettable encounter. (November 15, 2014)
I met this cool guy who helped me find my way (Yes, I was like a lost kitten) We called each other now Bestie (we're the super best friend! He lives in Paris), and I have my little David key chain(I don't even know why I bought this! I remember very clearly I purchased this near the bus stations in some local seller when I was looking for a souvenir) that I still carry till today.
2. I always want to run away, start anew, from scratch, not knowing anyone. 
I did twice. Prague and Madrid.  These two cities are now my home.
3. I wanted to always work in Database area the moment I fell in love in this during my college days 
Now, I am working on a big company in Prague as a Database Marketing Analyst.
4. Meeting someone and falling in love in the craziest way maybe?
Like ignoring someone, and on the second time you met his gaze, you just fell? The first person you met on 2015, on new years day, at Vyserahd, sparkling fireworks in the sky.
5. Being crazy and dancing on the street?
I have a friend of mine who visited Prague and yeah, we were dancing in the street. Really really fun time.


Who would have thought that I have almost everything I have dreamed of? I can travel whenever I want to, I have my amazing friends, my family, career, and study are both going well. To think about it, my life is more than what I dreamed.  I think it's too much to wish for more. I don't want to be so greedy.

It all happened because I have patience.

I hope you too. Don't rush. But Don't be so Idle.

Always,
Forever travelling

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Life Year Goal (2017)

This 2017, I look forward to be a better version of myself. Someone who is willing to give without remorse, someone who smiles all the time, someone who doesn't complain in any little things that didn't go according to her want.  I will stop searching, I will accept whatever comes my way.

Smile a lot, and stop frowning and crying. Lead a good life and stop mourning about the past. Let it be my guide in facing life ahead. Never forget to count my blessings, and to remind myself how blessed I am. Why? Simply, because I can write this now. I’m so alive.

✔ DON’T BE LAZY!

✔ BE FRUGAL! NO MORE SHOPPING! SAVE MONEY

✔ BE HEALTHIER

✔ BE MORE BEAUTIFUL

✔ FORGET ABOUT THE AGE PRESSURE

✔ SMILE and LAUGH OFTEN, remember, it’s contagious.

✔ EXERCISE, WALK A LOT

✔ TRAVEL MORE

✔ LEARN A LOT

✔ REFRAIN USING SOCIAL MEDIA, START LIVING MY LIFE - 80% LIFE, 20% SOICAL MEDIA

✔ KNOW WHAT YOU WANT. DON’T KEEP CHANGING. STICK TO ONE.

Dream goal: Save money to buy my dream property in Czech Republic

By end of this year, I should be able to masters all the skills in Marketing, SQL and TESTING! I should be A2 SPANISH!

Travel only to Spain, Finland, Ireland, Portugal, Philippines

Half Year, beginning July- Start working!

Go home for Christmas

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Counting your blessings

2016 is over, but the memories of the past still lives on. I had so many ups and downs, that I really do not wish to remember, I don't want to remember once more how I behaved and acted so badly. I lost my temper easily, I was so impatient, I freaked out, I cried a lot but I certainly laugh more.

I met quite a lot of people who inspire me to do my best, to remind me that I am so blessed. The best and the worst trip of my life by far was India. During this trip, I was surrounded by people whom I cannot converse much due to language difference and shyness in speaking in English. I ended up in the shadow, there at the dark corner of the room while others are enjoying and having fun. Their laughters reminded me that I'm alone. That was during the first 3 weeks of our India trip, they are very nice people, it's just, something is wrong. It could be me, I didn't initiate much, or it could be them for not trying much, but it's okay, I found a good friend who saved me from my loneliness. The succeeding weeks, I joined the rest of the group for a summer school in Bhubaneswar, my network of friends grew bigger!!! I talked a lot, I laughed a lot. We shared good moments. It was fun! Gone are the days I'm lonely and no one to talk to.

This summer school has opened my eyes to what selflessness and art of giving are. I met an amazing person - Achyuta Samanta, who funded and run the KIIT university, where thousands of tribal kids are given a privilege to educate themselves, both academic and practical skills. Free accommodation, food, clothing, and more! They are taught what they need to know in order to survive this cruel life. I was so amaze by the smile of these kids, they're like angels! I also spent time with these kids playing during the afternoon, and learning some useful handicrafts from them. I learned how to knit!

Seeing how happy these children who are economically deprived, and yet given chances to live the life like other normal kids these days, makes my heart melt. I was so touched.  I couldn't contain my happiness seeing them smiling everyday. I realized that I am so blessed.

I'd like to give as much as I could without asking anything in return, I want not to have the feeling of "unfairness", because sometimes, i questioned things, which I know is really bad.

This 2017, I look forward for a better version of myself. Someone who is willing to give without remorse, someone who smiles all the time, someone who doesn't complain in any little things that didn't go according to what I want.  I will stop searching, I will accept whatever comes my way.

Smile a lot, and stop frowning and crying. Lead a good life and stop mourning about my past. Let it be my guide in facing life ahead. Never forget to count your blessings, and to remind yourself that you are so blessed. Why? Simply, because you are able to read this article. You are alive.

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