so cute

found from "absolutely beautiful things" blog

"I will": life thoughts in progress

• love You unconditionally always
• care for those who need my time the most
• write a book [or two...or more]
• learn how to become a joy of all trades

one of my all-time fave photos discovered on the web: makes me smile!

"rhythm of spring"

I found a beautiful photo on flickr.

Today, I celebrate the lives of the man who helped raise me and the woman who helped raise him. Both are such powerful and inspirational figures in my life...and I continue to grow through their stories. Every so often my dad will take a moment to rekindle the values of his youth--while he'll occasionally share playful childhood stories, it is his memories of overcoming challenges that ultimately remind his children to include a little more humility in [our] lives.

Being home with family, currently in Las Vegas, I'm drenched with the presence of unconditional love, an abundance of nourishment and shelter. However, accompanying these comforts are the stresses of reality. As a recent graduate, I'm faced with uncertainty in the steps I take to build my career, which in itself is a topic I continue to meddle with.

Living, learning, and growing away from home, and even having the opportunitiy to witness the dynamic standard of living conditions in the Philippines, have taught me the following (in no particular order):

• humility
• selflessness
• responsibility
• networking
• ambition
• possibility

Reflecting on how my experiences continue to enhance these traits within me, I am so grateful for the amazing people who have influenced my life. My father and grandmother are two such people that I will always hold in my heart.