Granted?...Not so much

I realized that we often take people for granted.
Expect them to be there no matter what.
Expect them to know what we mean and want
Even if we don't say it.
Expect lots from them
And want to give little in return.
Expect undivided attention from them
And yet we act like we have ADD when it comes to them.
It's sad but true.
We have done it plenty of times
....and should definitely stop.
Because no one is granted.
You don't own anybody just like nobody owns you.
Therefore appreciate your dear ones,
Because:
No one in life should be taken for granted.

Yours truly,
Gigi

Gambling...

So the other day, I went to the Hard Rock....

While I was there, I was observing some of the people present. It's amazing how gambling unifies people that normally would never be caught together...From rich Richies, costumed people, to normal individuals; they were all spending away their money with no second thought....

And it made me realize...gambling IS a vice. Playing for $100 is not a problem if its not the money for a certain bills waiting to be paid but one should not take that as an excuse to just keep on gambling and gambling until you sucked your saving account dry.

It's only a machine, a silly game people. If you have been losing for the past hours, your luck is not going to magically change. And let's face it, even if its your birthday it DOESN'T automatically put you on the Jackpot winner list...

So next time, you go to the Hard Rock and you have spend close to 3/4 of what you intended to...Step away from the machine and start moving away from the casino....
You know...there's other facilities at the Hard Rock...If anything, go grab a bite, maybe you'll have more luck with the dish of the day :)

P.S: If you know anybody with a gambling problem, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT (thats a real hotline)

Not A Comedy...

Ever since MJ died people have had different reactions.

From people hyperventilating on TV, to never-ending chain text messages or heated discussions about whether he goes to heaven or hell...

Personally, I think that is plain rude. It has not even been 24 hours since the man has died and people are having comments like "He's probably moon-walking his way to hell" or "It was about time he died". Like really? Is this how insensitive our world has become?

When it comes to death, you should NEVER rejoice in someone's misfortune. If you didn't like the man, be quiet about it. At least give him a little respect or give his family the respect that they deserve after losing someone that regardless of what he did is dear to them. And one should not discuss the fate of another human being. Whether he goes to Heaven or not is between him and God, your opinion is not needed in this matter. If anything, pray for him.

Losing someone is not an event that should be joked about. This man was someone's son, father, brother, lover, and friend. Now imagine if you had lost your son, father, brother, friend or lover....

It would not have been a laughing matter, right?? Right. Because death is no stand up comedy, it doesn't discriminate. And when it comes, its tears NOT laughter that come to the afflicted people. So be respectful of those that are gone because it could have been any of us...We are just lucky that God decided to keep us longer on this planet.

Stay Respectful,
Gigi

Never Take Life For Granted...

Life is not to be taken for granted.

If you wake up every morning, be grateful and thankful to God.

This post is to pay homage to the "King of Pop", Michael Jackson who died today. Bless his soul,and may he get to the gates of Heaven. Keep his kids in your prayers.

But Remember, "Live Your Life as There Were No Tomorrow" because you never know when it will be your time to go.

When It Comes to Friends, It's Quality over Quantity

Friends.

If you have 3 friends in life, be glad. Its better to have one friend than to be surrounded by unreliable acquaintances. People do not realize it but often when you have a flock of people that you just hang out with, and share some grams of oxygen from times to times; it DOESN'T make you friends with those groups of people. Giving someone a ride to Publix does NOT make him or her your automatic "bud". Just because they got into your car doesn't mean you should start giving them the 411 on your life, from the moment your mom gave birth to you to that little ride to Publix.

A friend is someone that will be there through the good, bad and ugly. A friend knows you and accepts you for who you are even if they feel like beating you up from time to time... A friend is someone that you can just call to say hi, and not feel weird about. A friend is someone that you can share an event that happened to you and not be afraid that you are going to be judge right after saying those words.

In this time, you should be able to distinguish who your real friends are. It could be as easy as seeing who picks up your phone call at 2am when you are going through a rough time, or just seeing who will tell you "boy what were you thinking?" when you mess up. Be careful who you choose as friends because your friends have the power to hurt you in depth you could never think of. Also, make sure that you are a good and loyal friend, because you can only get what you give.

Friend. One word which can open a whole new world of joy, great memories, just as much as unhappiness and sour moments. But the beauty of having friends resides in the fact that you have someone that will be there for you and vice versa.

Remember: "Good Friends are like stars, you don't always see them but you know that they are always there". So if you have a friend, cherish that person. Because in this world, full of two-faced individuals, it is a wonderful thing, to find someone that you can truly call FRIEND.

Stay True,
Gigi

Power Tripping

Having too much power can drive someone of the walls. It gives you the illusion that you are on top of the world, and that you can do whatever you feel like just cuz.

Power tripping people really amuse me. Just because it SEEMS like you have power, doesn't mean that it will last or better yet that you truly hold that given power in your hands. It seems that whenever humans have some type of hierarchy, they want to believe that they could and should be able to manipulate whomever and whatever they want....

So my food for thought today is, money and power are not here to stay. If you have both, please don't let it go to your head because chances are they will both disappear one day or another... Having too much ego is not a trait to be boastful about.

So if you are one of those power tripping people, try to tone it down a little. Being egotistical never got anyone, too far in life. Take a chill pill, wash it down with some humility. It will help you grow into a way better person and then you will realize that power means nothing if you do not know how to use it properly.

Stay positive,
Gigi

So Addicted...

I read somewhere: "Maybe every man is a drug, some bring you down, and some get you high".

Come to think of it, that statement may be true but it can apply to either man or woman. We all have the capability of being addicting or addicted. It's a matter of controlling the dosage level so that nobody ends up slightly hungover.

Whenever you get involved with someone, there is the chance that you may become addicted that person and vice versa. Some people will make you feel like you could jump off a building and land on a cloud while others, well when you jump you might just not know where you are landing, whether its on a cloud or on a hard concrete floor.... The matter resides in realizing whether that addiction is beneficial to you or detrimental. I mean there's nothing wrong with loving sweets, the problem resides when you end up having diabetes because of it....

So whoever your personal brand of addiction is....just make sure you know how to regulate your dosage...

Worth Fighting For...

"Nothing in life worth having comes easy". I bet you heard that saying many times and even said it before.

But come to think about it, it is true. In life, there are no handouts, no free giveaways, no easy way out. Best believe that if you get something way too easy, you will have to pay for it some way or the other. It is also true that unless you worked out hard for something you wont know its value.

Many people think that life should be easy. Things should just fall off the sky and into their laps. If they want something, they should just clap their hands and magically their object of desire will be there. Well one thing, for sure that is some major bull. Life isn't a fairtales where genies make wishes come true. So if you want something, work hard to get it. Whatever, it might be that you desire, work for it. Because once you get it, you will fully appreciate it. Hard work seems to be a lost value in our world. But we need to remember, that life isn't worth living, if there's nothing worth fighting for.....And when it comes to fighting, we need lots of weapons, among which are hard work, courage, and strong will.

Stay Blessed,

Gigi

#Lies

One of my cousins posted some quotes that I thought were pretty funny....Those quotes are related to lies guys and girls tell which got me thinking...."hummm..."

So here are some of them:
#Lies Boys Tell:
- I love the shirt you've picked out
-I'm on my way. I'll be there in five minutes. I got caught in traffic.
-I don't have any kids in Brazil.
-Of course I want you to stay the night but i got work early tomorrow.
-I left my Cell in my Boy's car; I aint get it back until this morning.. you still wanna go to IHOP?
- You don't believe me?!?... Fine, call him and ask...
-and my personal favorite:I've never seen her in my life.



#Lies Girls Tell:
-I'm not crazy
-I've never done this before
-Nothing's wrong
-Oh! we're just friends...
-and my personal favorite: Its not you its me

Hope you got a good laugh and you are NOT guilty of saying any of those catchy excuses...

Stay blessed,
Gigi

Far From Being Strangers

Remember how when you were little and your parents were like do not talk to strangers?

Well if you look around in your life, you'll be amazed at how many strangers became an integral part of your life. Some are your best friends, some are your significant others, others are just people that you hang out with, but the point of the matter is at a certain point in life they were all strangers.

It's amazing how you meet someone, put defenses against them because you do not know who they are, nor what they might bring to the table. And yet, without you even realizing it, you and those given strangers make a bond that in time can become quite strong. Maybe it's just me but I think that the process in which strangers surpass the stage of strangers is amazing.

What I don't think is amazing is the ballgame where friends become strangers and regress to their initial stage. Maybe it has to do with human nature, but it seems like a vicious cycle where the unknown becomes known and the known becomes incognito.

All in all, strangers amaze me because half of the people in our life, were nonexistent to us years ago. Maybe its fate, maybe its destiny, but in life some of the people that we least expect, become an implicit part of our daily life.

Stay Blessed,
Gigi

Anger....

Today one of my friends was having a hard time, and it made me realize that sometimes, being angry is just a portal of feelings that were otherwise bottled inside and finally erupted:

ANGER...

5 letters, 1 word.
Anger can make or break someone.
Not being able to control your anger can cause you
to perform some actions that can never be undone.
Not being able to control any feeling
Matter of fact,can make or break you.
Anger has a force of its own.
It can take control of your mind, and body.
It speaks and doesn't allow you to think
Being angry is one of those strong feelings that
Can overtake your personality
Causing you to cross a certain point of no return.
Anger is a feeling that people take lightly.
Angry people should not be bothered
Because at that time, where they are angry
Consider them NOT liable to their action.
Sure, they may regret
What they say or do at that moment,
But you should be smart enough
To back away from the person
And come back later to finish that given discussion
Or maybe just let it go
Because it might not be that serious.
Just back away, let their steam evaporate
And allow them to reach out.
No, I am not condoning letting your angry feelings direct you,
I am just saying that ANGER is a feeling that should not be taken lightly.
It might be to the point where anger management might be needed,
or it might be to the point where the feeling will just go away with some alone time.

Either way, when angry, step away from the silverware, from the walls, books or anything throwable....Take a walk, inhale and exhale. Better yet say a pray because whatever it is that you are angry at HAS a solution to it....Nothing is impossible or unbearable in life. Remember that.

Stay positive,
Gigi

Unecessary Luggage

You know the feeling when you have accomplished a task that was forever dangling on your to do list? When you feel like some weight has been lifted from over your shoulders, freeing you from this overbearing feeling of overcrowding.

After taking my MCAT that is exactly like I felt. Like the world was suddenly a shade clearer. Like I have finally achieved that one thing that wouldn't allow me to breathe freely.

Sometimes in life, we feel like there is some tasks, events, feelings or even people that are putting some weigh on us, putting pressure on our shoulders. Sometimes it is a weight that is necessary for us to get over our procastination or for us to push ourselves harder to get to the summit of our obstacles.

But other times, this weigh is something unecessary that needs to be eradicated as soon as possible because it might eradicate us if we dont do anything about it. Sometimes, people crowd us with their unecessary baggage. Sometimes feelings block our view of reality putting an unecessary weight that shouldn't be there. Sometimes, WE carry around luggage that should have been disposed of a long time ago. Sometimes, we create luggage that should not have been bought in the first place.

Either way, whatever your luggage might be, take a good lift and put it off your shoulder. Because the moment you do, you will finally be able to breathe for the first time. Not only will you inhale and exhale without a problem,...you will enjoy the scent of fresh air.

Stay Positive,
Gigi

Brief hiatus

Dear Readers,

The blog will be on a brief hiatus until June 19th.

Some things in life require your full and undivided attention. As many of you know it, my medical college admission test (MCAT) is on the 18th. Therefore, first priorities come first... My mind has one and only thing on it right now and it is this 6-hours long exam. (yes, I know. Sounds long and dreadful)...

However, I want to be as focused and dedicated as I can be so I can give the best of my best to this exam...and be Dr. Paul in the next years..God willing ♥

So wish me luck. See you guys on Friday the 19th with more posts to come.

Stay Blessed,
Gigi

A Matter of Intelligence...

Ever had somebody tried your intelligence?
It's like they believe that you have the word ignorant,
Better yet stupid written all over your forehead?
When someone tries your intelligence,
They perform actions that they think that you will not be aware of.
It is like they can do whatever they want to you
And you will just stand there
Like a little lamb waiting to be eating by the big wolf while he is seasoning you.
They seriously think that you do not see
That they are putting salt and pepper on your little lamb behind.
They seriously believe that you will just stay in the pot
Wayyyy after the water had started to boil.
It is such a flagrant disrespect to your intelligence
That sometimes all you can do is stare and sneer
Because you are amazed at the audacity of such person.
But the outstanding part resides in the fact that the lamb sometimes flips the script.
Sometimes, the lamb just doesn't mind having salt and pepper all over him
Because he knows that he has that big rock in his pocket that he will knock the big wolf with. Better yet sometimes the lamb simply knows that at any given point,
He can jump out of the pot and and push the big wolf into the pot.

Either way, if you have tried someone's intelligence before, please don't do it again...Because when you least expect it you will meet your match in someone that can make you feel that not only do you have the word "stupid" written all over your forehead; it might as well have been your middle name.

Stay Positive,
Gigi

P.S: This post was inspired by Tom & Jerry :) ... among other things...

Energy...

You know the sensation where you feel like you just did so much during your day that somebody, anybody needs to give you a medal? Well not necessarily a medal but you feel so good about yourself that you could high five anybody that crossed your path.

It must be sensations like this that gave men the courage to do the extraordinary (i.e. go over the moon). When you feel highly energized, you feel like the sky is the limit. It then becomes a matter of how you are going to make it happen because the energizer bunny ain't got nothing on you!

Currently, this is my mood... I have accomplished so much today that I ended up telling myself "That's wassup G". I mean we all know that procrastination is the disease of the year so when you finally get over it, it is like you have conquered the world. Better yet, you feel like you have sooo much "swag" that Soulja Boy must have met you when he wrote his song "Turn my swag on" (minus the hop off out the bed part, we already went over this...) lol.

So readers, if you feel like you have been slacking lately, wake up your inner energizer bunny because once you do; procrastination will have NOTHING on you...

Stay Energized,
Gigi

Longing For...

Deep inside we all what to be special to someone.

We long for the undivided love and attention of one person.

That one person who can make us feel like we are the only thing that matters.

We long for burning passion, and yet security.

We do not wish to be on a pink cloud because that feeling would only ephemeral.

We wish to be on a cloud nine where the feeling would be everlasting.

We long to be the King/Queen of somebody.

We long to have someone give the world to us and be willing to share it with us.

In the words of Jah Cure, we want a love that is so real that it makes us give in....

So whatever it is that you are longing for, if you do not have it just be patient....

Your King/Queen may be lost in the forest

....it's only a matter of time til he/ she arrives and make your longing a reality


Here's one of my favorite songs: "Longing For" by Jah Cure whom inspired me to write that note: (thats not the official video, it's just the song...So Let the Music Do the Talking)


Love and Be Loved,
Yours Truly,
Gigi

Heart's Desire

Ever wanted something so bad that all you can think of is IT?

The thought of that specific element haunts you day and night....

It takes your peace of mind and gives your thoughts no rest.

It's a like a ghost of persuasion pushing you to attain that one element

A simple factor that will finally set you free of all your immediate desire.

You think, breathe and even sleep this "thing".

Forever haunting you...leaving you restless.

It even seems like if you don't get IT you just might die a little.

And only the realization of that one wish can set you free...

Only the presence and proof of IT in the flesh can finally satisfy your heart's desire....
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Well currently that's how I feel about being a doctor...I just want it NOW, I have been working so hard for it that it seems like it's taking forever and a day along with many obstacles before I finally make this goal a reality....
NOW what were thinking that I was writing about????...lol

Spice it up!

Spontaneity is not always a bad thing.

By trying new things depending on what area that element may fall, you may amaze yourself and open doors that you never knew were present.

It's summer time and with a grueling heat that seems to be forever present, the least thing you could do is find things to spice up your life. A long time ago, I learned that taking risks may be one of the best things that one may do. It allows you to grow, anhililate whatever inhibitions that you may have and most importantly you have the time of your life.

No, we are not talking about risks that would turn your life upside down in the wrong way. But we are talking about the risks that when thinking about what you have done you can only smile and laugh because it was that much of a great time.

So with summertime here, do yourself a favor and try something new. Even if it is something as small as ice skating, going on a road trip or something drastic like jumping in the pool fully clothed (alone or with somebody) or geting a whole new makeover . Or maybe its the opposite that you need: i.e. some time to yourself in order to get back to where you want to be.

Either way, give it a try. You will be amazed at how a little something new can put some "caliente" in your life :)

Stay spicy,
Gigi

Bitterness...so not a good trait

"They complain a lot, are never satisfied with anything. Because they are not prospering they wish deep inside that nobody else was prospering. And many times, whenever you are around them, you feel so much negativity that you just want to pack your stuff and run for your life." If this description rings a bell, me and you both know a bitter person.

"Bitter" individuals as I called them are those whom somebody did wrong a long time ago and they never got over it. Sure, we understand. Sometimes, people scar us for life, but that doesnt mean that you have to let that bad experience define you as person.

Sure your toes got stepped on, you lost your long carried naivete and idealistic vision of the world but don't let that mask and destroy the beauties of what life has to offer. If someone did you wrong, dont go around crushing other people's hopes and dreams just because someone threw yours down the drain.

If anything, transcend the wrong that was done to you. Let it go. Throw the bitter side of you down the drain because nobody truly wants to be around the carrier of bad news....




Stay Positive,
Gigi

Wrong Judgements...

Sometimes, people amaze me by how wrong they can be when they are making an assumption on behalf of somebody. Many times, we see a person and based of what they are portraying we place a label on them... This label depending on what we think we see can range from "she/he seems like a good catch to...what a waste of sperm and egg"...Either way we may be wrong because like the saying says we should "never judge a book by its cover".

Putting judgements on someone causes you to react towards that given person whether you realize it or not. If you think that you have a good idea of what the person seems, you may let your guard down for a person that may in reality be a serious SOB. If its the reverse, you may end up putting uncessary rude fences for the wrong person.

So next time you see that person that you think is an ignorant individual or that girl that looks like she was blessed with Bb (beauty n brain), be wise about how you approach them because it might be the other way around...

Mother Theresa said "If you judge people, you have no time to love them" . We all know Mother Theresa has been right about a lot of things. And if she was right about that, you may have passed the love of your life and...left him/her standing on the side of road because you made the wrong judgement.


Stay wise,
Gigi

Give Thanks!

So I am calling it a night for today! Today was a good day, where random thoughts have flown through my mind non-stop.

However, the thought that I will leave you with is probably one of the best advice I could ever give.

It is the end of the day, and whether you realize it or not you have survived yet another journey. You have made it through 24 hours of emotions, daily tasks but mainly 24 hours of blessings.

If you are reading this you are alive and breathing. You may be tired but it doesn't eliminate the fact that God has kept you alive and blessed.

So before you lay your head on your pillow, and close your eyes to doze off, just think about it and give Him a thank you. No, I am not pushing my religious beliefs upon you but I am just saying that we need to remember that we are here thanks to Him and that He has a higher purpose for us.

So good night to all and remember that God has a path of greatness awaiting for you.

Yours Truly,
Gigi

False Expectations

A friend once told me that if you never expected anything from anyone, you can never get hurt.

Thinking about it, it may seem that person may be right to a certain level. Many of us do the mistake of giving others high expectations. We put most of our hopes on one person expecting that someone else will allow us to attain a goal. Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with expecting a little something from somebody, lets say that person is your friend, a close family member, your significant other or any person that plays a major part in your life.

The problem resides in putting too much expectations on that person's behalf. Remember, as adults, we are accountable for ourselves therefore do not always expect too much from others. Sometimes, people have their own cross to bare, their own battles to fight.

Whether you are expecting somebody to be there for you or somebody to just do something for you, do not do the mistake of putting all your eggs in one basket. Unless you are certain that the hand holding that basket is super strong and solid, be careful. You may end up with a basket on the floor, cracked eggs, some unecessary bruises and the bitter taste of false hope...

Stay wise,
Gigi

Misunderstandings...

Misunderstandings mess up everything. You may think you got something all covered but in reality you are on the wrong side of the road. I was going through the poems that I had written and found this one written on my 18th bday. Enjoy:


"Misunderstandings"

They start with nothing

But a whole lot talking and yet no gain.

One word, one look

It's all it takes.

No words, just silence

Then become your sentence.

Unable to explain,

You just take the pain.

Unable to complain,

You just take the suffering.

You fail to see that it is just

A misunderstanding that is the cause of all that ruckus.

It is nothing but a pool of confusion

Causing so much pain and contusion

After one look, one word, one infortunate hearing

Filled of misunderstandings.
05-28-08


So readers, next time you are uncertain of a matter, prevent yourself a whole lot of headaches and just ask... You will be surprised by the wonders of communication.
Yours Truly,
Gigi

Comedy Gone Wrong

Have you ever been talking to a friend and they say something that they think is funny and yet you cant bring yourself to laugh. You're probably thinking that it is not that funny.

Personally, I do it all the times. I say something that may sound hilarious to my particular state of mind but yet I just get those blank stares back. And I'll say "Do you get it?" and they will just keep staring. It doesn't bugg me because I am no Martin Lawrence but once in awhile I amaze myself by saying a story that actually sounds pretty funny. And I laugh about it way after it is no longer funny.

Now what are we suppose to do when a third party does that? They say something after which they start laughing and look at you because you are suppose to laugh along... with them that is, NOT at them... What if you are not in a laughing mood? Or the story is just comedy gone wrong? Are you supposed to nod and smile? Or roll yours eyes because the story just flew over your head? Or are u supposed to chuckle, just because you do not want that person to feel bad?

I think i'll just chuckle today...because my boss just said something that honestly I have no clue when the funny part came into the story. So i'll just chuckle and give her a little ego boost. And maybe, just maybe next time, I will actually be able to laugh...

Stay Positive,

Gigi

Auto Pilot

Ever feel like you're on auto-pilot?

You are there but just not quite.

You do automatically what you are expected to do.

Quite frankly it looks like you are functionning normally .

You smile when necessary, Nod when it is appropriate.

Kinda like a guy who is partially paying attention to his girl lol.

Well this morning, I am on auto pilot.

It's like my body is there

But my mind seems to escape its environment from time to time.

It is not an episode of daydreaming

Because daydreaming incapacites one to a certain level.

It is more like a cloudy gaze

In which my mind is captured in one place taking an improptu vacation

Leaving my body reflexes doing all the heavy work in auto pilot


Stay Focused,
Gigi

Cheesecake

So whoever knows me well knows that food is a forever thought present in my mind.

No I am not greedy...well...not all the times but there are times like now where one special dish wont give my mind nor stomach a rest.

Right now it is the thought of a cheesecake topped with a juicy strawberry crowned with some whipped cream. Sound so good, doesn't it? Society nowadays gives us a false idea of what is the desired attitude when it comes to food, and ...*sigh* weight.

Personally, I think that we should be allowed to indulge ourselves once in awhile. If it is the chocolate that makes your toes curl or just that one glass of wine, once in awhile, do yourself a favor and treat yourself!

After all, we only live once.... now if I only could make that piece of cheesecake magically appear....

P.S. I Love You

So I am sitting in my pjs pondering on how sometimes we may change for the best thanks to someone that has influenced us for the better.

As I am writing this post, I am watching "P.S. I Love You" which is a way really good movie that you need to watch if you haven't done so. Yes, it may be called a chick flick but it is not one of those painful movies that ooze puppy love or any overly dramatic love expression that makes you raise your eyebrows or in worse cases, turn the tv off. "P.S. I Love You" is one of those movies where you look at the couple's fights and you smile instantly because you know that at a point sometimes, you felt like throwing a shoe at your significant other.

One of the things that I learned from this movie is that there is no greater love than the one that brings the best out of you and allows you to grow. Sometimes all we need is a little push to help us transcend our state of "diamond in the rough". And with the right person and the right tactics impregnated with love, we can become as cliche as it sounds "shining stars".

So if you are in the situation where the relationship you are in is causing you to regress instead of moving forward; if you guys are destroying each other at any level (emotional, verbal or God forbid physical) it is time to stop, breathe and reevaluate. Because, although love is a battlefield as I said before, there is NO need for you to end up on crunches due to some infatuation gone wrong.

Be wise,
Gigi

Sacrifice

Ever feel like you are trapped in a situation where every escape seem to elude your mind? You are stuck in a given position where you put yourself into. You cant back out nor can you leave because you signed up for it. It's like making a deal with the devil and starting to feel the backfires little by little. Its painful, uncomfortable and takes all energy that you may have. You cant say whats on your mind because some things are better left unsaid. You cant fuss nor cry about it because truth be told you have to stay put. I would never wish this on any person. Its like your mind is speaking but you rather bite your tongue than let the words come out. Its like having frustration bottling up and boiling but instead of unleashing it you try to calm down... You try to soothe all your negative energy. And yet in this situation, frustration seems to stalk you like your own shadow. But, what I have realized is that sometimes in life, we have to do many things that we may not like. We all have responsibilities, people to answer to, dreams to fulfill and in order to achieve all those goals that we have set for ourselves, we have to be willing to do some sacrifices. I guess this would be one more sacrifice that I will have to bare with, and a cross that I will have to carry until further notice.

Stay Strong,
Gigi

Battefield

All is fair in love and war.
Love is a battlefield and war is all about the battles.
Once you are in love your are fighting to protect your fragile heart.
And you are fighting for that special someone's love that you yearn for.
Its just a matter of choosing the right captain and to trust him or her enough to the core.
Love is not just the butterflies, the memories, and the good times.
It's also the ups and downs, fights and difficulties that come along.
Its all about sticking to the battlefield and giving it your best.
Love is a battlefield but dont let that restrain you from entering the war.
The victory awaiting you at the end of the journey is way more fulfulling
And worth the scars and tears that you may shed.
But just remember it takes two to win that battle,
So be a wise general, pick your captain...
And get your armor cuz love is a battlefield.

Here is the video "Battlefield" that got me to write this post. Enjoy!


Yours Truly,
Gigi

Fake shouldn't matter...

Yesterday I was having this passionate discussion with one of my friends who cannot stand fake people. She vented about it, and the fact that she cant stand individuals whom are fake to the core and yet still have the nerve to smile and befriend her although she knows for a fact that they cannot stand her guts.

My feelings on the matter is that we leave in a real world therefore one should NOT bother worrying about fake people and their unimportant input on our life. Urban dictionnary defines Fake people as those who "take part in hipocrisy, lies, and will turn on friendship the moment it no longer is a benefit for them. They will change their personality to fit in to a certain group".

Personally I will never backstab a friend, we wouldnt be friends to start with if I ever felt the need that I have push you down a cliff once I dont need you. That is just plain wrong.

Therefore, readers I am telling you if you are stressing over those so called Fake people. Dont bother. Dont stress over it because it is not worth it. Your stressing over it is not going to make them stop whatever they are doing. Plus, they are not renting their mouths from you therefore you CANNOT tell them to shut up. The best thing to do is do you as well as you can and live YOUR life.

If they are talking, you must be doing something right...or you must have something that they wish they had... So think about it, and next time you see that Fake person just give them a big smile because it can only make them cringe and make you prosper!

Stay Real,

Gigi :)

Hop off out the bed...

It's 8:45am and after a mere 5 1/2 hours of sleep, I am forced to "hop off out the bed and turn my swag on"...whatever that is. Don't get me wrong, this song is really nice and Soulja Boy did his thing. But, we all know that we certainly do NOT hop off the bed, we twist and turn, curse the alarm, wish we could stay in bed just a little longer, throw the cover over our heads and then...we dragg ourselves out of bed.
However, if you are like me on this sunshiny looking Tuesday, and at any point of the day or week you have to stop whatever activity brings you joy (sleeping, video games, doing anything but going to work or just plain doing nothing substantial) and go to the "wonderful" job of yours or go to school, give yourself a pat on the back because you are actually doing something great with your life..You are not being useless to society. You are not just taking up space and wasting oxygen that otherwise could have been used by another hardworking man or woman.
If anything, think about that paycheck or gratification that you will get in the long run!! and maybe, just maybe ...we may actually hop off out the bed and turn our swagg on, because we all know there is no better day than Friday-Payday

Stay Blessed,

Gigi

"The World Should Evolve Around Me" Syndrome

So its 1:17 am and insomnia wont let me rest my eyes... Its more like a blank state of mind where nothing serious is occupying me. Maybe if I logged off facebook, sleep would gladly sweep me off my feet but that's another story.
This post is about people that swear the world revolves around them... You know you know at least one person that acts like they are the alpha and omega and if not you know that at one point of your life you were suffering from that egotistical syndrome. First thing first, I have to admit that couple years ago, I was one of those individuals expecting everything to go my way or my way. lol There were no other alternatives.
However, a part of growing up is realizing there are others' people feelings, thoughts, actions involved in whatever actions we take upon us to do. A friend was telling me that this guy FLIPPED OUT when she told him no she would not give him her phone number and started giving her everything but the finger.
My feelings on the matter is that NO is one of the best words in this world. Sometimes you don't even have to explain yourself. Just say no and one good look and the message is understood. And we, as human, forever growing and learning, should understand that the world is not ours 24/7, we share with other people therefore we have to take in consideration the others that are surrounding us.
That is why my tip for this truly early morning is to take a dose of humility today if you have that "the world should revolve around me" syndrome. Because truly it does not, never was, and probably never will. That's why we have the sun, right?

Stay grounded,
Gigi

Well readers, it is all for today!
I hope my optimistic state of mind has helped you in some way!

Before I leave I have to thank 2 people:
Dede and Moumoune (nicknames are used to protect identity).
Dede: for providing the witty name of "A Mind on Cloud Nine"
Moumoune: for putting up my overly excited state of mind when I was creating this blog!


I am leaving you with this quote that I found: "The real trouble with reality is that there's no background music".

Think about...and if you have taken anything of what I have written today...you will make your own background music because after all, life is what you make it!

Stay Blessed.
Gigi

Entry to the Road to Paradise...

Life is a wonderful thing.
One day you feel like you are on top of the world Nothing can stop you.
Its just a matter of WHAT, WHERE, and WHEN and you're on TOP of that thing working it.
But one moment, one second, one thought, ONE incident can ruin one's enthusiastic view of life. Its just a matter of being at the wrong place, at the wrong time or with the wrong wrong person. But I have realized that no matter what life throw at you
It DOESN'T mean that you have an excuse to give up.
If anything YOU SHOULD TRY HARDER!!!
Be the best that you can be!
LOVE Yourself first because one who does not love him/herself cannot love another!!
So don't fool yourself with that "I am just better at loving others" mumbojumbo....
Appreciate life, because first of all you are ALIVE
So be grateful that God is blessing if anything
Because life is a wonderful gift...
You can do whatever you want it...
Shape it into something great or hummm destroy it...
So today I am taking a toast to life, love, and opportunities!
Because with opportunities, life is just the entry to the road to paradise!

Bottled up anyone?

Throw the cork

Ever felt like you are bottled up?
Thoughts are running but cant escape.
Emotions are boiling but cant evaporate
Well lately that's how my mind has been working
Not so much on cloud nine more like nine feet under.
I think but cant elaborate.
Wish to explain the hows and whys, but words seem to fail.
Good intentions fall short and all that it is left is the bitter taste of false expectations.
Its is like my mind is frozen and wont let go of all its inhibitions
Ever felt like you are bottled up?
If yes, it is time you throw the cork away and stop being YOUR worst enemy.

6-8-09 Gigi

Welcome!

So this is my first blog and I am truly excited!!!!

A space where thoughts can run their course and expand their horizon.
A space where no idea is to be rejected without an overview.

A Mind on Cloud Nine or "Cloud 9" for short is where I can unleash my emotions, release my thoughts and share them with you.

May you enjoy this blog and leave your comments on whatever subject would be important to you!!

"Cloud 9" will not be one of those gloomy sites where only depressive posts are displayed. Expect silly comments, anecdoctes, food for thoughts and mainly expect a little piece of my mind when I feel that I am on cloud 9 :D

Yours Truly,
Gigi