March 5, 2011

{ NO IDEA.

I don’t know where I’m going to be next year, in the next 2, 5, 10, 15 years.  And I’m happy to know that all I know is that every year, something is bound to change.  People tell me, ‘don’t ever change’, but I must say, I’m sorry, but change is inevitable, though not something everyone loves, it happens.  Life happens.  

 And that’s how I look at my life.  It just happens.  The phrase ‘Shit happens’, doesn’t really make sense to me at all.  It was the attitude I carried with me before, everyday, because that’s exactly how I felt about everyone and everything around me.  As  I grew older, hitting every curve ball that was thrown, I realized everything bad and rough that ever happened to me felt like crap;  made me want to take my own life.  

 Through it all, though, I realized that’s the way life is.  All the ‘shit’ I have endured was life’s way of telling me there’s going to be even better crap coming around the corner.  Life makes shit happen.  And I know I’m not the only one who asks why it has to be like that.  Well ask yourself this;  Would you be where you are today, if you didn’t have to go through hell and back a couple times?  .. and No, I know I wouldn’t be.  

  So here I am, living life as hard and simple as it may be, but happy enough to be given the chances of it all.  I don’t care how much I may complain and bitch about my life sucking.  I love my life.  I love everyone and everything in it.  I learned to be grateful for everything, and that itself, made me really happy.  Maybe you should be too. 

Cherrie ♥

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March 8, 2011

It takes backbone to lead the life you want.

Revolutionary Road (2008)

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Think. ninjareport: indiesaga: I was reading a blog today, and came across this interesting post about slowing down our lives. Slow Down Washington, DC Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007. The man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes.  During that time approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. 3 minutes: a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing.  He slowed down his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet his schedule. 4 minutes later:  the violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the hat and without stopping, continued to walk. 6 minutes:  A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again. 10 Minutes:  A 3-year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly.  The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time.  This action was repeated by several other children.  Every parent, without exception, forced their children to move on quickly. 45 minutes:  The musician played continuously.  Only 6 people stopped to listened for a short while.  About 20 gave money, but continued to walk at their normal pace.  The man collected a total of $32. 1 Hour:  He finished playing and silence took over.  No one noticed.  No one applauded, nor was there any recognition. No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world.  He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100.   Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities. The question raised:  in a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?  Do we stop to appreciate it?  Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context? One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made….  How many other things are we missing? A friend emailed this to me a while ago. Great food for thought.

Think.

ninjareport:

indiesaga:

I was reading a blog today, and came across this interesting post about slowing down our lives.

Slow Down

Washington, DC Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007.

The man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes.  During that time approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.

3 minutes: a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing.  He slowed down his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet his schedule.

4 minutes later:  the violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the hat and without stopping, continued to walk.

6 minutes:  A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

10 Minutes:  A 3-year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly.  The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time.  This action was repeated by several other children.  Every parent, without exception, forced their children to move on quickly.

45 minutes:  The musician played continuously.  Only 6 people stopped to listened for a short while.  About 20 gave money, but continued to walk at their normal pace.  The man collected a total of $32.

1 Hour:  He finished playing and silence took over.  No one noticed.  No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.

No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world.  He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars.

Two days before Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100.  

Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities.

The question raised:  in a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?  Do we stop to appreciate it?  Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this:

If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made….  How many other things are we missing?

A friend emailed this to me a while ago. Great food for thought.

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Music Life

March 15, 2011

It’s like riding a bike. If you think about it too much, you realize how complicated the concept actually is. You have to just hop on and go, and not worry about the mechanics. Let it run itself.

Sarah Dessen

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April 19, 2011

{ La La La La La .. (8)

Dance the night away
Live your life and stay out on the floor
Dance the night away
Grab somebody drink a little more

Now Playing:  J-Lo - On The Floor
For a woman who gave birth to twins not too long ago, this woman, in my opinion, is probably the sexiest celebrity mom alive!  And not to mention, she’s still got that IT factor.

Anyway.

The Winnipeg weather is such a drag, but that doesn’t stop me from loving every minute of it.  My parents have already begun complaining that I’m always out (they claim that ever since I bought a car, I’m never home.  When even before I bought the car, I was still always out anyway -_-“), but I can’t help it.  I refuse to not live a busy life, like I am now.  Working full time Mon - Fri, WGC practices that now take up 4 - 5 evenings a week, various appointments that need to get done, and then on the (now) odd times, I make time for the social butterfly in me.

Speaking of social butterfly..
All who know me quite well, know that I looveeee to just go crazy and wild and let loose.  I love meeting new people and attending social events where myself and my girls and boys can get all dressed up for a night out on town.  I love that side of me, and no surpise there, but I’m gonna keep doin’ what I do, and that’s live. 

Though it would be nice, but being settled isn’t something I’m ready to do just yet.  Unless you sweep me off my feet in an instant, then maybe I’ll consider it :p but right now I just want to have fun with my life, be happy, and enjoy being in my 20s. 

I have my reasons for all that, but you’ll know when I’m ready again.

‘Til then, I’m extremely thankful for everything around me.

Cherrie ♥

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April 26, 2011

{ BARBIE GIRL.

.. It’s the song currently playing on the radio at work!
I don’t care what people think of Aqua’s songs, I love them!  Puts me in a happy-dancy mood everytime :)

So here’s a quick update on my oh-so-busy life.

  • It felt sooooo good to have a 4-day weekend;  A well-spent Easter long weekend for me :)
  • Finally got to spend some shopping time with Kaye, and had a good time with Natasha at Baked Expectations on Saturday.  I love catching with my girlfriends who I haven’t seen in so long.  And this Saturday, I hope to see the four girls that I’ve missed very much for a long awaiting dinner together!
  • Winnipeg’s Got Talent finals was dope! I’m happy I stayed for that one hour to watch Jesse and Project perform! You guys were amazing! So happy to live in such a diverse and absolutely talented city.
  • Sunday mass was very purifying.  It’s what I love about the Easter season - It’s all about Him.
  • Yesterday was fun! Went out for all-you-can-eat sushi with the usuals.  It was nice to have most of us having a day to ourselves, with no work, no practice, just fun!  Then shopping afterwards was SUPER FUN, wasn’t it, Vincent?! LOL.  Sigh.  He loved it, lol!!  I took home a reallyyy cute purse, and I don’t have any regret buying it.  ..
  • .. And I’m going back today after work to get those flats (or two..) from Aldo! tehehe.
  • I’m loving this weather!  Flats, shorts, sandals, tanks, dresses, shades, wind in my hair.. eek!! Love love love!
  • A couple more weeks til WGC 2.0 !! I’m happy to say we will be bigger and better this year :)
  • My hair is getting a little longer now, which means time for a trim and highlight touch up.  I’m going platinum blonde with my highlights this time.  Yup, Jesse, make fun all you want. lol -_-“
  • Oh! And I just realized yesterday, that I can drive without my glasses on in the daytime! Whoot Whoot! Even if it’s a restriction, I’d probably just need it driving at night, anyway.  Awesome!
  • Looking ahead:  Tattoo, Chicago, and new glasses / contacts!

On another note:  Must.  Hit.  The.  Gym.  x_x

Cherrie ♥

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June 23, 2011

Trying out the transparency features, forgot how to do it -_-“ 

Trying out the transparency features, forgot how to do it -_-“ 

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