Interviews/ Schmenterschmoos

Tomorrow I have two interviews....

I am feeling quite the opposite...

However I must abide by the wisdom of the tea!

Tea Wisdom Wednesday

I've been so incredibly busy that I'm surprised I'm able to even look at a computer screen right now.

I do think that I need to remember to take those precious moments at the end of the day to look within.

The last couple of weeks my soul's pupils were fully dilated, letting in all external factors to examen and interpret.

My present holds the key to my future and often times distinguishing the two becomes difficult.

I find myself asking, "How did you get to where you are today?", "What does success mean to you"?, and "Do you feel there is room for growth?", to those working around me.

This reminds me of how analytical I normally am in any environment.

I often ask others "What does happiness mean to you?"

This is my favorite questions and I implore that you think of how you would answer that question.

One of my favorites comes from my friend's grandfather.

Happiness is total satisfaction.

I could not agree more if the words had slide through my own lips and onto the ears of a wide-eyed twenty-year-old.

This Tea Wisdom Wednesday think of what happiness means to you, and I hope you find it at some point every day.

Happiness is served...

Drink up!

Tea Wisdom Wednesday

Eat a cupcake and love yourself!

Tea Wisdom Wednesday (again)

So I'm a little sad that my last post was a tea wisdom wednesday.... but I'm over it.

I started my new job... that I love! ...and needless to say, however I will say it, I've been quite busy.

My boss is so hysterical it takes a lot of energy for me to not laugh the entire time I'm with him... and his boss is funny, and his boss is funny... you get the point. Not to mention my co-workers are, for the most part, very cordial.

It doesn't take much to get me motivated early in the morning because I know that work will be fun (don't quote me on this... it's only day 5).

Starting this new chapter of my life it's been hard to know how to get my footing.

Then I get this gem of advice. Listening is the key to learning. Instead of me masking my fears and ignorance with stubbornness and acting like I know what I'm doing, I simply listen and take note.

The same is true for other situations. I find that I relate to others in telling my own stories. I notice that when someone is trying to tell me their story I cut in and start in with my own similar experience. Luckily I have realized that I do this and can prevent it.

Once you start to truly listen, you hear much more than what is being said.

Everyone speaks in their own way. Listen to tone and read between the lines.

For your greatest tool is to listen.

Forever and always,

X

Tea Wisdom Wednesday

I begin the journey of wakening up at the crusty eyed, dark-yet hopeful time of six-o'god why me in the morning. So far it does not seem to bother me that much however I blame the endless possibilities that lay before me. Similarly to how the morning sucks one iota less when you have something fun and exciting to look forward to. I found myself having my tea one day with a much needed little piece of advice. I always do try to stay positive in my own life. Even when the chips are down I try not to crumble and let my emotions take the best of me. (please remove last year of life where the antithesis is true). Well I read something that put a little extra pip in my step, or crawl, rather, at this point. Peel your eyes open, gasp for moisture-less air, and creek together with me every morning and remember to...

That way when anyone tries to put you down because you are one supernova of awesomeness you know for a fact it is because they are threatened by your ever-growing supply of positive energy... and that they're jealous. I am about to go to orientation with many intelligent people and jump into, yet another, crazy experience. Though I should be worried about so many things, at this point, I know I simply need to be great.

Tea Wisdom Wednesday

Once upon a time my tea told me exactly what I want to mold my life after.
(See above photo for mind-boggling advice)
I harbor the past like no one's business and I have realized that there are some things you need to release to move on. Being as young as I am it seems like what past... right? Well, for starters forgiving anyone that has hurt me. And let's face it... sometimes our feelings get hurt regardless of rationality. I find forgiving others is a piece of cake. The person I have extreme hurdles forgiving is myself.
I have to forgive the mistakes that I have made and realize that it has led to where I am at this exact point in time.
I would like to challenge you to take a look within and think of some things that you have lingering in your aura. Maybe you, too, are punishing yourself for events that you cannot change.
Let go. Remember the importance of your past however, try not to dwell in what economics (Sorry! It's just so tempting to use economics to juxtapose my life) is referred to as a "sunk cost".


Christian out
*drops the mic*

Tea Wisdom Wednesday

I think that I want to start a little something called "Tea Wisdom Wednesdays". I drink at least two cups of tea each night to unwind and relax and recently noticed that on each little tea string was attached a message. What might seem a small gesture has led to some pretty interesting nightly analysis and insight into my own life and how this little phrase can be interpreted and applicable. If you happen to read this, or stumble across one of these... take a little time to look within.
When I think of this I simply smile. People that are negative (and, oh boy, they are in no short supply!) just tend to bring ya down... well, forget them! Rejoice in life's little pleasures, absorb them, then radiate and send that positivity out into the world for everyone to soak up, just like rays of sun beaming from your internal bliss. Bask away!

- this brought to you from Tea Wisdom Wednesdays