Hello everyone! Long time no post. I haven't been getting the time to sit down and type stuff lately. Life has been super busy! It's hard to find time, but I'm really enjoying it nonetheless. Anyways, my buddy Mon-chan tagged me in a post called, "10 Things That Make Me Happy" and I'm glad she did! I felt I had to try this one myself. It helps me realize even the simple things in life are what makes me happy, makes me enjoy the everyday life even if struggling. Most may be similar to hers. Let's go!
1. Friends & Family
After all the stuff I've been through in the last couple years, I've learned to cherish my friends and family more than ever. It's hard when my family and most of my friends who I've known for a very long time live far away from me, but I try to keep in touch with them as much as I can. Of course, the people here with me now as well. I really try to cherish even the little time I can possibly get. You don't know where life will take you, so I don't want to throw the time away when I can use it wisely with those I care about. There may not be another chance. I'm grateful for everyone around me here and those who are still supporting me from afar. I love you all!
2. My Students
I work with students from ages 4~80. I've always thought of that as a challenge and it has been, but it's so interesting to get to know these people at their different ages. Though I'm their teacher, they also teach me a lot of things along the way. They trust me. Whenever I have a bad day, they give me so many reasons to smile and laugh. They make me really enjoy my job and even help me gain more confidence. Their everyday kindness is something I feel I shouldn't even deserve! But they make me so happy, and so proud.
3. Green Tea & Coffee
Ok, most of you may already know what a green tea addict I am. I drink at least 3~4 cups a day. Even during the summer with scorching hot weather, I'm still drinking hot green tea (the Asian in me!). I prefer it over cold green tea. I love coffee too, but something about green tea always makes me feel calm and at ease. Coffee gets me wired, which is always something much needed for work.
4. Shopping
A lot of people don't believe this, but I LOVE shopping. Especially when it comes to clothes and makeup. I think that skyrocketed once I moved to Japan, because they have so much stuff here that you can't resist buying. I wouldn't go as far as to say I'm a shopaholic though. I know when to contain myself. I enjoy shopping with friends, but I also like shopping alone. I like getting other people's opinions and stopping me from getting something stupid, but sometimes I like to buy things without having any control LOL.
5. Traveling
I've traveled for almost my entire life as a former military brat -- living in different countries. I love meeting new people, going to difference places and learning about the stories of those places. I hate airplanes though (I can't believe there was a time where I wanted to be a flight attendant), unless I can sit in business class but that never happens! If it's the only way to get me to somewhere new, then I'm willing to take that risk anytime. But I rather not go by myself...
6. Vlogging & Blogging
I'm black to vlogging for the 3rd time. When I first did it, I didn't think much of it and I stopped right away. The second time I did it, I actually got really into it that I even asked for a new camera for my birthday. I made a bunch that time, but because of no more motivation (and for personal reasons), I stopped. This is the third (and I'm hoping the final time) that I'm actually going through with this without stopping. I really enjoy making vlogs. I really enjoy filming (even if it's not interesting) and sharing to the people I love and even those who are just starting to tune in. I guess now that I'm living in Japan, there are a lot more places to explore and share to those who would like to experience it someday. My goal was to post at least one vlog a week, but sometimes things may get crazy during the week that I may skip a week or two. But eventually the vlog will be up. I definitely don't plan to quit now! As for blogging, I will keep my blog up for any details or for some other interesting tag posts. I won't delete this. I've been back and forth with blogging too and I don't want to throw it away so easily again. But I'm going to do my best! And I have you guys to thank for that.
7. A Home
I'm told everyday that I have a lot of guts to be coming back to Japan. Though I'm half Japanese, there are a lot of things about Japan I still don't know about. And after the crazy incident that happened about a year ago, I thought I wasn't going to have a place to go to. I'm truly thankful for the friends who have helped me have a home. I don't care if the place is big or small, it's nice to have a roof over my head. And at times it's not even the place that I would consider a home, but the people I'm with who makes me feel at home.
8. Food
Food is life! Even if it's just a small bite, even if it's something I know I won't like, I'll take it anyway. I learn to appreciate food, even when I'm full, because I think about the days where I'm working all day and I don't eat for an entire day (not kidding). There are those who don't even have food at all!
9. Sleep
Because without it, I'd be a mess! Haha. When I was younger, I would always stay up until like 3 in the morning, but as I get older, I learn to cherish sleep more. Sleep is very important. I often get home late from work and once I get home I have house duties and I even have to prepare for the next day (which takes up more time). After that, I go to bed and that's always at a late time. I get about 4~6 hours of sleep. My body needs more, but I'm lucky to at least be able to sleep at all.
10. Gym & Watching Videos/Listening To Music
Work can be pretty stressful. For anyone! Just because I enjoy my job and the people around me, doesn't mean I can't get stressed. Along with other side jobs. There's sooo much to do in sooo little time that it gets overwhelming and I try not to break down. My solution for that is to go to the gym! They're right when they say that you can sweat off the stress. I usually go to the gym with someone, but I honestly prefer going by myself because I can concentrate more and clear my mind. If I'm not able to go to the gym for whatever reason, I like to watch videos or listen to music. When I watch videos, I either watch YouTubers or series that I'm really getting into lately, and they help me let loose and forget what I'm stressing out about in the first place. Same goes for music. It's as if they take me to a completely different universe.
There are a lot more reasons for me to be happy, but seeing as it's limited to 10 in this tag, I'll only list 10. We need to learn to appreciate the things in our lives a little more. Sometimes it can be hard and you feel there's no reason for you to be happy. You're wrong. Take in your surroundings and observe a little more of what we're living in. You're alive, be thankful for that. Even if it's just a simple little thing that comes up. I hope you enjoyed this tag. I would tag some people, but most of my friends on here don't post anything lol. So fill free to try this out yourselves!
