*photo not mine.
LUCY in the sky with diamonds.
22 February 2010
15 February 2010
bucket list.
THE fear of death is worse than death -these are the words of Robert Burton. I have long accepted that everyone, sooner or later, would have to kick the bucket and come to an end. I don't believe in reincarnation nor life after death. I deem that once a person dies, he cease to exist and can only subsist in the minds and memories of those he left behind, nothing more and nothing less.
Nevertheless, I can't say that I don't have any qualms about dying. I also have my own trepidations. I don't want to disappear and be forgotten forever. I want to continue living -maybe not physically but rather in the pages of history or the lives of persons I have left behind. I guess I could say, my biggest fear is living a life of failure and mediocrity. I don't want to be that insignificant dot who can disappear without anyone noticing. I want to be something.
I realized that in order to avoid this, I need to have an objective. I need to have a clear goal that would direct me in making my decisions and pursuing a course of action. And this goal that I am talking about needs to be SMART. Ergo, I have made a bucket list. It is the list of all the things I want to accomplish before I kick the bucket, before I expire.
The contents of it may not seem much. Some of which will not contribute greatly to my existence. But at least I know, in my self, that in this short life time of mine, I HAVE MANAGED TO DO SOMETHING.
Nevertheless, I can't say that I don't have any qualms about dying. I also have my own trepidations. I don't want to disappear and be forgotten forever. I want to continue living -maybe not physically but rather in the pages of history or the lives of persons I have left behind. I guess I could say, my biggest fear is living a life of failure and mediocrity. I don't want to be that insignificant dot who can disappear without anyone noticing. I want to be something.
I realized that in order to avoid this, I need to have an objective. I need to have a clear goal that would direct me in making my decisions and pursuing a course of action. And this goal that I am talking about needs to be SMART. Ergo, I have made a bucket list. It is the list of all the things I want to accomplish before I kick the bucket, before I expire.
The contents of it may not seem much. Some of which will not contribute greatly to my existence. But at least I know, in my self, that in this short life time of mine, I HAVE MANAGED TO DO SOMETHING.
14 February 2010
01 February 2010
record. record. record.
RIZAL kept a thorough record of all his expenses when he was still studying. In fact, he was very keen in documenting and archiving his life that he kept a detailed journal and an organized collection of letters between him and his family and friends. He even kept old receipts of the things he bought. Perhaps he thought that someday, someone would be interested in studying his life and digging up his files. Well, he was right and a lot of historians are thankful that they could gain so much information about his life based from his old notes and records.
Recently, I planned on doing so as well. Not that I believe someone in the future would be interested in documenting my life but rather, so I could go back and see how my life was and how it has changed over the years. The truth is, I have already attempted it before. But back then, my records were really messy. My classmates, who were doing the same, encouraged me to do it again, but this time, using my computer. I officially started recording my expenses today and so far, so good. I have resisted the urge to buy and buy food and other unnecessary stuff. It has also helped me monitor where my money goes and avoid splurging on things I don't really need.
Now the only question is, how long would I be able to keep this on.
Recently, I planned on doing so as well. Not that I believe someone in the future would be interested in documenting my life but rather, so I could go back and see how my life was and how it has changed over the years. The truth is, I have already attempted it before. But back then, my records were really messy. My classmates, who were doing the same, encouraged me to do it again, but this time, using my computer. I officially started recording my expenses today and so far, so good. I have resisted the urge to buy and buy food and other unnecessary stuff. It has also helped me monitor where my money goes and avoid splurging on things I don't really need.
Now the only question is, how long would I be able to keep this on.
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