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Don't be so stupid.
(As I was walking on my own, my brain occupied itself with e.g. inventing a motivational poster with that title and subtitle for this picture.)
In this picture, the camera caught one of my only smiles that night. This was a long night full of strenuous organic chemistry studying. The picture was taken in one of the study rooms in The Residence on Tenth. As you can see there are chemical formulas on the dry erase board that I got to practice. This picture is important to me because it reminds me to always take a little bit of time to find a reason to smile. Even when what I am doing is boring and stressful, there is always something to smile about in this world. This is important to my identity because it shows my optimism even the times that it is hardest to.
In the window of new business in the neighborhood.
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Optimism
Scriptures: Psalms 31:24
Vision—the one essential ingredient for being an original in a day of copies—gets lost, overwhelmed by the odds. Too bad! We start focusing on the trouble. Then we start comparing the odds. The result is predictable: We become intimidated and wind up defeated. What is your challenge? Which giants make you feel like a grasshopper when you face them? What does your future resemble when you measure it on the basis of facts and figures? You'd like not to surrender, right? You'd like to be courageous, wouldn't you? There is a way through, but you'll need one essential quality—vision. Vision is the ability to see God's presence, to perceive God's power, to focus on God's plan in spite of the obstacles. When you have vision it affects your attitude. Your attitude is optimistic rather than pessimistic. Your attitude stays positive rather than negative. Not foolishly positive, as though in fantasy, for you are reading God into your circumstances. So when a situation comes that cuts your feet out from under you, you don't throw up your arms and panic. You don't give up. Instead, you say, "Lord, this is Your moment. This is where You take charge. You're in this." This is nothing more than having a strong belief in the power of God; having confidence in others around you who are in similar battles with you; and, yes, having confidence in yourself, by the grace of God. Refusing to give in to temptation, cynicism, and doubt. Not allowing yourself to become a jaded individual. Belief in oneself is terribly important. Determination is hanging tough when the going gets rough. I have no magic wand to wave over your future and say, "All of a sudden everything is going to fall into place." Vision requires determination, a constant focus on God who is watching and smiling. Even in a world that is negative and hostile. Even in a world where the majority says, "We can't," you can. Trust God today. With eyes of faith, get back in the game. Play it with great enthusiasm!
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Excerpt taken from Dear Graduate: Letters of Wisdom, Charles R. Swindoll
This is the pic of Mr. Cheers that i wanted to upload but misplaced it among folders. Got it this morning and uploaded it! :)
If you know me you'll know where I was and why when this shot was captured. I guess most hospital ventilation systems look much the same. Still, it's not a very inspiring thing when you're in need of all the optimism you can get.
The pollution acted as a filter, highlighting these rays of sunshine. (I'm reaching for something nice to say here. The city air is very smoggy.)
The second plane ride seemed like forever, but could have been worse. Luckily the turbulence was over before they gave us a instant cup of noodle soup to eat with chopsticks for breakfast. HA! Actually it was quite tasty, as was everything served by both airlines. Very different from domestic flights.