I've started reading this book called "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" And it's actually really good (I haven't found a good fiction book in a while and our library doesn't provide and information I normally want) with heaps of inspiring quotes. "I'd rather be a first-rate version of myself than a second-rate version of someone else." Judy Garland. Hey, I should put in a quote every time I write an entry. What do you think? Anyway, the books about breaking bad habits and forcing new ones. I'm starting to follow it. First I've gotta build up (Okay silly term but still) my personal bank account which is a term for high-self esteem. Mine gets lowered a lot from negative mental comments so I'm hoping to change that. Anyway it gives you a set of baby steps after each chapter so I'll type them out here;
1. The next time you look in the mirror say something positive about yourself.
2. Show appreciation for someone's point of view today. Say something like, "Hey, that is a cool idea."
3. Think of a limiting paradigm you might have of yourself, such as "I'm not outgoing." Now do something today that totally contradicts that paradigm.
A paradigm is the way you see something, your point of view, frame of reference or belief.
4. Think of a loved one or close friend who has been acting out of character lately. Consider what might be causing them to act that way.
5. When you have nothing to do, what is it that occupies your thoughts? Remember, whatever is most important to you will become your paradigm or life-center. What occupies my time and energy? [Insert answer here]
A life-center is a paradigm about the world in general, what you think most about.
6. The golden rule rules! Begin today to treat others the way you would want them to treat you. Don't be impatient, complain about leftovers, or bad-mouth someone, unless you want the same treatment.
7. Sometime soon, find a quiet place where you can be alone. Think about what matters most to you.
8. Listen carefully to the lyrics of the music you listen to most frequently. Evaluate if they are in harmony with the principles you believe in.
9.When you do your chores at home or work tonight, try out the principle of hard work. Go the extra mile and do more than what is expected of you.
10. The next time you're in a tough situation and don't know what to do, ask yourself, "What principle should I apply (i.e., honesty, love, loyalty, hard work, patience)?" Now, follow the principle and don't look back.
There we go. I think I should have a go at that. I've done some of it.
Dance is coming up. Actually it's this huge competition which is about dancing a story within 6 minutes. I signed up before I realized that it would be hip-hop dancing. I really dislike that type of dance because it's well... modern. I'm an old-fashioned type of person. Okay, thats a paradigm, should I go out and completely contradict that? No wait I'll do that here. I'm using technology a lot of the time. There, all done.
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Yay, boring details! XD For some reason I love hearing about other people's lives. And it's a good think your grandmother was okay ^^
I do too, but somehow I never think anyone would give a stuff about my own boring details. Uh, about my grandma. She's in hospital today. She went to the doctors because she was worried about her health, and found out she has a mass in her stomach so she's getting tests today hence being in hospital. Everyone freaked out when we heard (She didn't tell us until her sister realized someone would need to pick her up and she couldn't do it so spent time trying to track down my mum which lead to the rest of us knowing. Anyway, I'm trying not to think about it before I know more so it's good to type this out, makes it really distracting.
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i am not skinny, just thin. and i excersize more often now cause i dont walk every lunch break like i used to. plus im extremely lazy. and i dont need anymore muscle. if i can help break in a horse i think im strong enough. lol
Fine your thin. If you exercised before how is this more often? I'm pretty lazy too, I'm trying to discipline myself using the book mentioned earlier. Well, that's true, you are strong.
Oh I'm trying to set up a roleplay called Windgate High School. It's an elemental human roleplay that I've been a part of for nearly a year or something now. It's been rebuilt before but I'm going all out, trying to re-do the banners, set-out and adding more classes. I've even built another account so we can store all the information on him. His called Mr Gregory Masters HM (HM stands for head master) Cool, huh?
That's all I have for now. Check back soon for more on grandma!
