2015 REWIND

A bit early this year, but this is my 2015.

Roller-coaster. Self exploration. Continent hopping. Hello. Letting go. Fell in love. Happy. Loving yourself. Family. Death. Not being there. Choices. Getting old. Broken trusts. Hugs and kisses. Tears and fears. Real friends. Priorities. Changes. True calling. Regrets. Laughter. Learning. Growing up. Not always goodbye, but until next time.

Check out this playlist for the songs I feel represent my 2015 best (also above):

Listen To The Waves.

The sea is uncertain,
But this state of the unknown brings you peace.
The sky is unlimited,
But you're scared of falling.
Air is boundless,
But some days you forgot to breathe.

We guard ourselves,
We destroy what's not ours,
We forgot to offer.

The sea is uncertain,
But if you just let it,
It will guide you to where you're supposed to be.

-A

I'm Off This, Man.

Being a leader you have to take both the good and the bad. 

You will always try to do your best to accommodate everyone's interests, 

But you cant please everyone. 

You will always try to keep moving forward, 

But you face obstacles along the way.

There will always be days where those thoughts haunt you,

They will want to make you let go of your responsibilities,

They will want to make you quit.

But that's not you.

You never stop doing your best.

You know what your priorities are from day one.

You knew it's not going to be rainbows and butterflies all the time.

You knew what you had signed up for.

You will feel as though you've got no support.

You will feel tired.

The small things will stress you out, oh it will.

But believe that your efforts will never go to waste.

Everything is energy.

But believe it's worth it.

-A

Got Bored So I Made a Video

Bits from my trip to Jakarta last year. Long overdue but better late than never.

Happy

I realized being happy is simple.

It's about appreciating the small steps you take.

About making conversations with people,

With strangers.

It's about taking the initiative.

Smiling and making eye contact first,

Even when you don't know how they'll respond.

It's about appreciation,

Of your hard work - and getting your reward.

Being happy is as simple as eating your favorite food,

Or listening to your preferred music,

Or reading a good book,

Or taking a warm bath,

Or smelling your favorite scent,

Or looking at the mirror and be like, "damn I look good today.."

Being happy is simple. But sometimes we overcomplicate it.

Sometimes too, you are lucky.

You are lucky enough to share that happiness with other people around you.

To me, that is bliss.