~*~Things I've learned~*~ By Maria Domenica Tavera · Tuesday, June 1, 2010

18 years on earth feels like an eternity
Sometimes I feel like I'm 40...
But I'm guessing that's normal for me
In these few years though...
I have learned a couple of things and others i am still trying...

First thing is first....Find yourself
Dont let me define "you"
Dont try to be what you see on tv
What is your talent?
Where is your passion?
Follow your heart & you will feel fufilled

Secondly, dont try to please anybody...
because no matter how hard you try...
You cant make everybody happy
So what's important is your happiness....
Now, im not saying "be a selfish & arrogant bastard"
but rather "make yourself happy before you forget about you"

Thirdly, what happened happened,
what will happen will happen,
do not sit there and grief over what you cant change
rather learn from it and see how much its made you grow...

Family is very important...yes they get on my nerves too
but they annoy us because they love us and want the best for us
"blood is thicker than water" 
its very true...cos when everyone else backs out...
I promise your family will pull through for you...

Also, being a loner is not healthy...
Having friends is a wonderful therapy...
then again you'll meet the good, the bad, & the ugly...
but they'll all have their various impacts on your life...
just learn to tolerate the ones that need your tolerance

Love....Love...Love....
Some say it does not exist....I was once one of those people...
Until nearly a year ago when I met the one for me...
Love is not perfect...because we are not perfect...
there will be obstacles and problems along the way...
but they make us stronger...dont give up on love
Give up on looking for it....
When it is time....Love will find you....=)

Finally GOD! GOD!! GOD!!!!
He is the most important factor of your life...
In 18 years I have seen a lot...been through more...
And going through some....but there is nothing that he has not taken care of....
Keep your faith strong...and get closer to him....
At the end of it all he is the ONLY one that will not judge you nor forsake you...
HE IS ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU AND ME!!!