CH2 Story #4: Stop Saying, Start Doing...

It's about time I  stopped saying "I wish" and started saying "I will."

"A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken new action. If there's no action than you haven't truly decided." ~ Tony Robbins

Have you ever felt like your list was continually growing longer...and...longer with no end in sight? You have all these ideas of how to accomplish each item, great plans laid out to not even just check them off but to execute them well; but, every time you try to finish one task, more items keep adding on. With the list reaching neck high you gasp for air, trying to find a little bit of room to move. And every time you try to pause to de-stress, anxiety builds inside you like a ticking bomb. So...you take a deep breath and lay out on a field of green, gaze up into the sky watching fluffy white clouds swim across the ocean of blue while the bright sun beaming warm rays upon your skin. It feels as if the earth is moving but time has stopped. And slowly you fall into a place of rest.

Red lights flash to warn you: "An object that is at rest will [tend] to remain at rest, and an object in [uniform] motion will stay in [uniform] motion." ~ Isaac Newton.

That is where I am right now. Holidays approaching. A list of things to do that reaches sky high. I'm at a standstill of trying to knock one thing down but then another thing interrupts. But it's time to prioritize and to decide, am I looking for excuses to procrastinate? Am I afraid to start because I don't know where this path may lead? Am I really as overwhelmed as I think I am, or am I wasting time finding ways to de-stress when I haven't even done anything to deserve that time to relax? Right now, someone more busy, someone more stressed, someone with more on the line is accomplishing more than me right now. It's time to stop thinking/procrastinating/saying and start doing. Period.

Motivation. Discipline. Courage. Action. Passion. Dedication. Commitment. Focus.

Alright, time to make words into actions. :)

On a lighter note: As I mentioned in my previous post earlier this week, I was going to help out with a series: Finding Me the Series. And shooting the scene was so much fun! I got to catch up with an old friend, meet new people, make new friends and enjoy a new experience. We did the whole shebang of rehearsals, retakes, bloopers, different angles, touch-ups, eating and laughing. It was shot in an apartment. It had a gorgeous view that overlooked the city, definitely pricey, and was owned by a very intelligent and generous couple.

There will be more picture on facebook :)


ONLINE HOLIDAY SHOPPING??:

If you're ever shopping online with Ace Hardawre, Barnes & Nobles, Best Buy, Dell, Disneyshopping.com, Kmart, Office Depot, Pacsun, Petco, Sears, Things Remember, 1-800-Flowers, 1-800- Contacts (and many more), then please check out my site. For these partner stores, sign up and click here. For health, beauty, home, oral care, energy drinks/supplements, and weight management, it can be found on my homepage. Hey, if you're going to buy anything, might as well help a friend and a sista out :P My site will basically take you to their site which will have all their products and services. When things start going, I will be having promotions!

And one last final note...HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!! hope your tummies are full of scrumptious food! If you're going out into the wilderness of Black Friday shopping, I wish you the best of luck, a good time, and safe travels :)

More updates to come!
Mucho <3

CH2 Story #3: Character Development

"Encourage literally came from "in courage." The courage is put "into" you from outside. Our character and abilities grow through internalizing from others what we do not possess in ourselves."
Author: Henry Cloud
~ Thanks to goodreads

Life is about taking risks and venturing down paths of curiosity, hope, opportunity, courage and even fear. Through each stage of life, with every trial and error, I have grown into new forms. The way I dress, how I think, my likes and dislikes all mold to adapt to the ever-changing world around me.

The dawn is breaking, new life awakens
Morning dew addresses the blade of grass.
Calling of all animals livens the world
Slowly coming into consciousness, I open my eyes.

Breathing deeply, my mind ventures the world.
The possibilities, opportunities and dreams all gather 'round
High hopes for the new dawn breaking
An open mind for the new life that awakens

I've walked down numerous paths,
Bridged many together creating highways and interstates.
Never saying goodbye, or they may cross further down the road
An unmarked path or marked path, just follow your dreams

Today, I begin a new journey, with new fears and new obstacles.
A path of uncertainty strung with self-conscious worries.
With the encouragement of others around me
I find the courage to take this risk

I don't consider acting and modeling a past time, instead I look at it as a possible second ending. But before fully moving on, I will be taking part in the Finding Me the Series. Although it will be for a split second, I'm pretty excited to be in front of the cameras again, working with actors/actresses, stage crew, camera crew and directors.

As for this new journey I'm on, psychology has won my interest. I won't bore you with the whole spiel but long story short, I will be focusing on what's to come next year. Jobs, volunteer work, going abroad, and/or grad school...these are my current unknowns.

For the sake of interest, there will most likely be less "story #'s" since this new path will not be as interesting in comparison to previous happenings. Instead, I will be taking the time to share some insight, shopping hauls, reviews, news, highlights and things to waste your time with :)

Yesterday, I got Lasik done by my dad! The recovery was a little rough on me, plus I was sick and dying of cold chills and fever sweats. Things are still a little fuzzy, but for the most part I can see without glasses or contacts. In less than 24 hours I was headache and pain free :)

Oh, almost forgot! (sorry if you're hearing this for the 100th time) I've made an online retail site. So if you're ever shopping online with Ace Hardawre, Barnes & Nobles, Best Buy, Dell, Disneyshopping.com, Kmart, Office Depot, Pacsun, Petco, Sears, Things Remember, 1-800-Flowers, 1-800- Contacts (and many more), then please check out my site. For these partner stores, sign up and click here. For health, beauty, home, oral care, energy drinks/supplements, and weight management, it can be found on my homepage. Hey, if you're going to buy anything, might as well help a friend and a sista out :P When things start going, I will be having promotions!


More updates to come!
Mucho <3