The Optimist Creed

Promise Yourself

Also known as The Optimist's Creed

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. ~ To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, and expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

~ C.D. Larson

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2006 have come and gone by me and my family. Lots of things happened to us, as a family and as individuals, some good, some bad and some indifferent events that led us --- me--- to where I am now.

Isn't it amazing how time moves so fast as we grow into the man and woman we are destined to be? That no matter what we do, what we choose, we'd still be bound to get to our final destination because it has been decided on by some higher being?

To some people that idea creeps them out, like they were being cheated of free will. But to me, the idea is refreshing. It drives me to enjoy every moment of my life, good or bad or in between, because destinies can be altered. It can be reconstructed, reshaped and thru the process (which is the most important part), we learn. I should know, my life has been full of ugly stops and shocking turns, and yet, here I am. Still determined to grow forward, to be a better me.

2007. I don't really have much expectations for this new year. So long as my family and friends are safe and happy, I'd be fine.

Bring it on!