Saturday, January 10, 2009

Monkey

We all seem to have a moral compass. My problem is that I don't follow mine. Actually, I look around and no one follows theirs either. Has that become the status quo now? No one I know has unwavering morals.

I don't really believe in this astrology stuff cause if you think about it, what are the chances the same 12 different fates would apply to 6.7 billion people around the world? Nonetheless, it is always fun to look and compare. Here is the Chinese Zodiac Astrology from Yahoo.


Monkey Overview

This year offers the Monkey some opportunities to go far with your talents. The Monkey's generous nature may leave you stretched in several different directions, so it is important to stay focused in order to achieve the goals you have set for yourself this year. You will be given the opportunity to impress the right people both in business, as well as in your personal life. Don't hold back this year, for this could be one that will leave an impression over the course of the next few years.

Monkey Rating

49% (4 favorable and 5 neutral and 3 unfavorable months)

Monkey Career

Great strides can be made in your career this year. Timing is everything and in your case, time is on your side. You will be in the right place at the right time to impress the decision makers in your career. The steady Ox rewards those with strong work ethics and the Monkey will surely reap the benefits of your labor. Don't hesitate to do anything that will aid your skills and benefit your position.
Monkey Relationships

This could be a busy year for you domestically. Look to your family for the encouragement and support you need. On the same token, it is important for you to listen and heed the advice of those who care. Your social life is active filled with plenty of opportunities to make new friends. Don't forget the ones that have been with you through the rough times, as it is just as important to offer your time with your existing relations.

Monkey Health

Take note that there are several high points to your year. With such a busy social year, you may stretch yourself thin with your health. Be aware of your energy levels throughout the year, as you may need some added rest to counter your affairs. It would be wise to take an active part in your health, taking up a new form of exercise that follows your interests: martial arts or dancing are two good possibilities.

Monkey Wealth

This could be a great year for the Monkey financially. You will possibly make great gains in this area throughout the year. Due to your generous nature, you may have a difficult time refraining from giving to others. Be mindful of this and make sure you give to yourself every once in a while because you deserve it.


Happy National Cut Your Energy Costs Day!

Friday, January 9, 2009

Take the bad with the good

Things to NOT look forward to:
- Zones Swimming Championships next weekend, because it is too cold (Imagine wearing only a swimsuit in 10 degree weather... every year)
- Piano Competition in February (Holy shit... that has hella got me stressing cause I am so behind!!!)
- FINALS. Oh my god, even typing the word scares me

Things to look forward to:
- Zones Swimming Championships next weekend, because even still, I enjoy swimming
- 1st day of MHS swim season! (January 26)
- Chinese club Lunar/fashion show
- Braces off! By late January/early February
- No school on the 19th (& no Chinese school on 18th)
- Sadies: BLACKOUT on 23rd (:

When I make a list, I feel a whole lot better. Every now and then, all of us need a whole lot of reassurance that life isn't all that bad and there is always something to look forward to.

By the way, I learned what the BORDERLINE in Borderline Personality Disorder means. It means your personality is a "combination of a mood disorder and an impulse-control problem" (Time magazine - January 19, 2009). I have always wondered about it. I bet you didn't know that! (If you did, I don't really give a damn).

Just for fun... Poker Face, by Lady Gaga
"Cause I'm bluffin' with my muffin
I'm not lying I'm just stunnin' with my love-glue-gunning."

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Development

Lots and lots of talk about Sadie Hawkins: Blackout! Haha. I am gonna buy a ticket tomorrow, but that is the only kind of action I am gonna take for now probably. Or I might decide by tomorrow, who knows. Although I do have someone in mind, I need to do some thinking about who I really want to ask.

Lecture on Sigmund Freud in English today. He is so incredibly interesting, I love it! I love how the brain works, what our personality says about us, and most importantly, why we are who we are. Since 8th grade, I have wanted to become a psychologist for god knows what reason, either a psychologist (Pro: No cubicle, choose my hours, have my own office, meet different people. Con: What if a patient tells me some really disturbing things? I could go crazy!) or a neurologist (Pro: Real brains to study! So freakin awesome. Con: 7 years of med school, oh my). Anything to do with the brain is fascinating to me. Me & Ashley have even made a mini pact to become psychologists (:

Anyways, in the lecture, Mrs. Mellera talked about trauma in the developmental stages (ages 0-5). It got me thinking, did I traumatize my brother? Sometimes I feel I am too harsh on him. But I can honestly say it was for his own good. Its just that... maybe that is traumatizing. Like when I lecture him or tell him he did something wrong. Idk! Gotta remember that What Freud said are just theories, as realistic as they may sound.