Dreams can be very powerful. They can point out certain things that we don't normally think about whenever we are awake. We don't normally pay attention to our dreams, since a lot of times we end up forgetting them throughout the day. However, it is extremely interesting whenever it becomes an extremely vivid memory that we will never be able to forget. There are some specific dreams that I have never forgotten. Most of them were whenever I was still 5 years old, making it even more amzing because it is very normal for us to forget how life was back when we were still very naiive and small.
There is one specific dream that I will never forget. It is probably one of the most beautiful memories that I have. I remember that I was in the middle of this huge field filled with flowers and I was holding my mother's hand. It was one of the most serene moments that I ever had (even though it was only a dream). It was a very simple, yet beautiful dream. We were simply holding hands and walking towards the rest of my family.
I have no idea why I have never been able to forget this dream. However, I am very thankful that I can keep this as a memory, for it can make me feel better in moments of stress. It also shows how much I care about my family.
What are some dreams that you remember?
Thursday, May 13, 2010
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Category: personal/reflective/inspirational
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Thank God for technology
I love technology. It makes my life a lot easier and entertaining due to its accessibility to almost anything that we might desire. Yesterday it came to my attention that people tend to overlook how much we depend on technology now adays. I woke up and I realized that we were out of electricity. I decided to go back to sleep hoping that it would come back by the time i woke up. Normally whenever it is saturday, I have my own little routine: wake up, get some food, and watch TV under my blankets. However, by the time that I woke up, I realized that the electricity was not back.
We were out of electricity for 6 hours. These 6 hours (even thouhg if you stop to think about it theyre not that much) made me realize how much we are dependent on technology now adays. The computers, phones, TVs, fridge, and basically everything else was not working. I was pretty bored during those hours until i finally decided taht I would have to do something else. I ended up going to the park and saw that others had decided to do the same.
Our world would be seirously doomed without technology :)
We were out of electricity for 6 hours. These 6 hours (even thouhg if you stop to think about it theyre not that much) made me realize how much we are dependent on technology now adays. The computers, phones, TVs, fridge, and basically everything else was not working. I was pretty bored during those hours until i finally decided taht I would have to do something else. I ended up going to the park and saw that others had decided to do the same.
Our world would be seirously doomed without technology :)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
The friend that listens to you
It has been a while since I've last pointed out something small in my life that I really cherish. However, today it came to my attention that I really am fortunate for having a friend that is willing to listen to me at any moment of the day. A lot of times we are not seeking for a person that will give us great advice, but someone that is simply willing to listen to you ramble about the most insignificant things about life.
One of the things that I love the most is talking/debating aabout the most random things. A lot of people think that I get mad when we are talking, however, they can't understand taht I am simply getting too excited. This makes me feel a bit uncomfortable and hold back a little whenever I am talking to other people. However, there are certain people that I know simply do not mind. These people are the ones that I cherish and thank every single day. No matter how much you talk about the silliest and most insignificant things, they are willing to listen to you and show that they care and are interested.
One of the things that I love the most is talking/debating aabout the most random things. A lot of people think that I get mad when we are talking, however, they can't understand taht I am simply getting too excited. This makes me feel a bit uncomfortable and hold back a little whenever I am talking to other people. However, there are certain people that I know simply do not mind. These people are the ones that I cherish and thank every single day. No matter how much you talk about the silliest and most insignificant things, they are willing to listen to you and show that they care and are interested.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Cultural Differences
Studying in Chapel has allowed me to meet people from all over the world. I have met people from Japan, Spain, India, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Korea, etc. All of these people have introduced me to completely different cultures throughout my whole life. One of the things that interests me the most is to learn about different ways of looking at the world. My biggest curiosity would be how the world looks like in another person's eye. It is incredible to think that we all have different perspectives and that life would be completely different if we thought in the same way as another person.
This might sound a bit cliché, but my biggest dream is to travel around the world. I have left Brazil once in my whole life, which makes me feel a bit sad and imprisoned. Studying at Chapel has opened up my eyes to different lifestyles, making me extremely curious and wanting to learn more about them. What amused me the most was that I had the chance to live with people that had completely different ways of thinking and beliefs. An example would be whenever my group of friends consisted of asians and latin americans. This might sound a bit stereotypical but the differences between them was very amusing and interesting. It was a bit weird for me because I have always lived in Brazil but raised in a Taiwanese family. This made me understand both sides of the story, while still not compeltely understanding how they could be so different. The best part of the story was that independent of their differences, we could all still hang out together.
This might sound a bit cliché, but my biggest dream is to travel around the world. I have left Brazil once in my whole life, which makes me feel a bit sad and imprisoned. Studying at Chapel has opened up my eyes to different lifestyles, making me extremely curious and wanting to learn more about them. What amused me the most was that I had the chance to live with people that had completely different ways of thinking and beliefs. An example would be whenever my group of friends consisted of asians and latin americans. This might sound a bit stereotypical but the differences between them was very amusing and interesting. It was a bit weird for me because I have always lived in Brazil but raised in a Taiwanese family. This made me understand both sides of the story, while still not compeltely understanding how they could be so different. The best part of the story was that independent of their differences, we could all still hang out together.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
School
My senior year is almost ending. I am very excited but at the same time I feel very nervous. There are certain things that I will miss about my school, since I've been studying here since I was 2. Chapel is a second home for me. For 15 years of my whole life I have had the same routine: wake up at 6 and come home at 3. Even though I am extremely tired of this routine and I'm looking forward to a fresh new start, I cannot help but feel a bit nostalgic.
One of the things that I will miss about Chapel is the food. I know that a lot of people don't like the food that is served here. However, I like to think that in other schools the food is way worse. I don't think that it is bad at all. We always eat something different everyday, which makes it even better, since we don't get tired of the food that is served.
Another thing that I will miss is the fact that I can speak in English at any time of the day and everyone will understand me. Since I am going to study in a brazilian university, all of my classes will probably be in portuguese. This is one of the hardest things that I will have to get used to. I will miss my classes in english SO much. It's a bit weird because even though portuguese is my first language, I still feel more comfortable wtih english.
The main things that I will miss abuot Chapel are my friends and teachers. I will miss the system that we have in our school. Most of the teachers are very competent and they know what they are doing. Being able to meet people from all over the world is probbaly the thing that I will miss the most. In a brazilian university, the odds of meeting someone from another country is very low.
One of the things that I will miss about Chapel is the food. I know that a lot of people don't like the food that is served here. However, I like to think that in other schools the food is way worse. I don't think that it is bad at all. We always eat something different everyday, which makes it even better, since we don't get tired of the food that is served.
Another thing that I will miss is the fact that I can speak in English at any time of the day and everyone will understand me. Since I am going to study in a brazilian university, all of my classes will probably be in portuguese. This is one of the hardest things that I will have to get used to. I will miss my classes in english SO much. It's a bit weird because even though portuguese is my first language, I still feel more comfortable wtih english.
The main things that I will miss abuot Chapel are my friends and teachers. I will miss the system that we have in our school. Most of the teachers are very competent and they know what they are doing. Being able to meet people from all over the world is probbaly the thing that I will miss the most. In a brazilian university, the odds of meeting someone from another country is very low.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Religion
Religion is probably one of the biggest issues in my life that makes me feel confused. It is important to take in consideration that I have been influenced by my Catholic school throughout my whole life. It is probably the only source of information that I had, since my parents never bothered to be religious. However, things have changed throughout these past few years. The moment in which my grandmother passed away, my parents changed completely and became devoted Buddhists. Even though it is not exactly explicit that they are trying to force their religion on me, I can still see that they want me to believe in Buddhism.
Studying in an international school made it possible for me to meet people with different cultures and religions. Becoming close friends with a muslim these past two years has made me ponder about religion daily. It makes me wonder if my belief in Catholicism has only been due to the fact that I have been exposed to it throughout my whole life. Ever since I started questioning myself about religion, I have been trying to keep my mind more open. Keeping my mind open has allowed me to question myself. I am glad that these thoughts have been in my mind these days, however, I cannot say that it hasn't made me completely confused.
Studying in an international school made it possible for me to meet people with different cultures and religions. Becoming close friends with a muslim these past two years has made me ponder about religion daily. It makes me wonder if my belief in Catholicism has only been due to the fact that I have been exposed to it throughout my whole life. Ever since I started questioning myself about religion, I have been trying to keep my mind more open. Keeping my mind open has allowed me to question myself. I am glad that these thoughts have been in my mind these days, however, I cannot say that it hasn't made me completely confused.
Colleges and accomplishments
Our graduation is getting closer. It is a bit overwhelming and scary, however, I am super excited because of the fresh new start and the new opportunities that are coming.
I am a bit sad because I am going to have to stay in Brazil for university. It was not exactly my choice, since my parents made it more than clear that they were not willing to let me go abroad. Because of these decisions I have been resenting the whole idea of going to college. But as the days pass, I can't help myself but get extremely excited and relieved.
I will have to study so much in order to get into the university that I want. However, the fact that I will be able to be free and go to other countries as an exchange student makes me feel a little bit comforted. I can't wait to get out of Brazil and see other cultures. I can't wait to see all of my friends that have left more than 8 years ago. I just can't wait :)
I am a bit sad because I am going to have to stay in Brazil for university. It was not exactly my choice, since my parents made it more than clear that they were not willing to let me go abroad. Because of these decisions I have been resenting the whole idea of going to college. But as the days pass, I can't help myself but get extremely excited and relieved.
I will have to study so much in order to get into the university that I want. However, the fact that I will be able to be free and go to other countries as an exchange student makes me feel a little bit comforted. I can't wait to get out of Brazil and see other cultures. I can't wait to see all of my friends that have left more than 8 years ago. I just can't wait :)
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