All posts tagged: Random Thoughts

Embracing Failures

Published by Kima Rodriguez

Today is the last day of June 2024, and I feel like sharing a recent experience just to release and to look forward to in the upcoming months. These past few weeks, I’ve been doing my tasks. As much as possible, I’m trying to give my all to produce quality output. But as a human, I don’t know what will come my way- the so-called unfortunate events. Life is unpredictable and full of surprises. At some point, I knew that I wouldn’t get or achieve everything at once. Some of my plans and goals won’t fall into place as I want them to, but it doesn’t mean I will no longer perceive them. I love receiving feedback for improvements. I’m the type of person who’s open to learning and breakthroughs. I’m not afraid to make mistakes because I believe that failing is an essential step to success. I see failure as a mind opener that I must undergo many times. This experience will wake me up and give me much learning to help me build …

Least Favorite

Published by Kima Rodriguez

Have you experienced being left out or the least favourite in a group? I often experience it from time to time. The feeling of being unwanted and unloved and not being the favourite person makes me feel distant and alone. Sometimes, I think that maybe I’m just sensitive and emotional. But why do I have to feel those specific emotions? Why do I have to be in a group who doesn’t like to be with me? Either way, it’s just a feeling and thought that kept running in my head for a couple of days and will stop and then run again, and the cycle repeats. I know it’s really hard to communicate online, especially as an empathetic who observes behaviors; how can I observe in chat? Hard to tell, and the interpretation will depend on how it is read and understood by a reader like me. So, as much as possible, I’m trying to slow down and understand those who thought in different angles. But reading different books or listening to advices from different …

What gives you direction in life?

Published by Kima Rodriguez

What is life for you? Life is full of surprises. You can not tell what will happen next or if everything will fall according to your plans. It can be fulfilling now, but the next day is full of unfortunate events. Life is a roller coaster ride. I don’t know where my life would be. Where my feet would take me or my dreams would bring me. I’m just enjoying the process and sticking to my goals. Setting a Goal Setting a goal will give you direction. Once you set a goal, you will know where you will go and what you will need. That kind of awareness will create a bridge that will give you direction to reach that goal. I knew from the start that I didn’t know where my life would end up or what career was the best for me. But I didn’t stop looking for the answer. I am still unsure what is best for me, but I am not giving up and am still chasing my dreams. My direction …

Learn to Appreciate Yourself

Published by Kima Rodriguez

Loving yourself is the most significant evolution. – Jennifer Phelps. This is the quote that I always look up to. Accepting and loving myself is the first step to happiness and growth. Investing in myself is the best option investment, like education, physical and mental health, developing new skills, and doing anything to contribute to my long-term well-being. Backstory These past few years, I have been struggling to appreciate myself. I lack self-love and trust. I always thought I was insufficient, couldn’t do anything good, and was always a failure. I always look down on myself, blaming and doubting that whenever I do something, even though I didn’t do anything wrong. I always seek validation and reassurance. Other people’s moods and reactions also affect how I look at myself. It’s hard to train my mind and body on what is good for me. There are times that after collaborating with colleagues, I feel so down because of “what ifs” that I overthink a lot. What if they are not satisfied with my performance and output? …

How to Really Know Someone Vol. 2

Published by Kima Rodriguez

This is the continuation of “How to Really Know Someone: Vol. 1” blog post.  72. Would you try smoking? Alcohol? Why? Smoke? No, because I have asthma and I can’t stand even for seconds inhaling too much smoke. Alcohol? I already did. I tried drinking one cup of flavored vodka and that’s it. I preferred red wine more than vodka. I hate and don’t drink beers. 74. Would you try drugs? What kind? Why? No! I will never ever do that. I love myself and my internal organs. 75. If a crystal ball could tell you the truth about yourself, your life, the future, or anything else, what would you want to know? Why I am here, existing in this painful and unfair world? What is my real mission for living and who are the people that really care for me? What is the meaning of my life? 83. Define a “friend”. A friend is a person who will listen to your dramas, understand you, correct you, change you, teach you, wake you to the reality …

How to really know someone?

Published by Kima Rodriguez

I enjoyed reading Kai’s post about how she answered a series of questions and got inspired to answer as well for you to know who and what I am. The list is over a hundred and I decided to pick out random ones to answer. If you guys want to answer a series of questions and situations too, click here. 5. Any specific personality traits you would like to see in your life partner? I want to have a positive, understanding, hardworking, and lovable partner. Even though he’s not that good-looking or rich, as long as he has a dream and goals in life that will be okay to me. I just want to have a simple and happy life until the end. 6. Should parents be their child’s friends? Yes, it is way better for me so that their child won’t grow secretive or sensitive because being friends with our parents is a good thing to feel comfortable and to share their thoughts, especially their feelings and personal problems. 19. How important is music in your life? I …