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Violet and Dolphins

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If you started a sports team, what would the colors and mascot be?
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I know nothing of sports. Literally noting!

While I do enjoying watching a game on the television with the family, sports is not something that I will intentionally watch.

If I were ever to start a sports team, the color has to be violet. It could also be purple or some shade of it. That is my favorite color and would always be my first choice.

On the other hand, I have heard that the mascot needs to represent the team. Mostly, strong animals are chosen to be the mascot. My personal preference would be the dolphin. Anytime people have asked – “What animal I would want to be” the answer has always been dolphin. I just am so fascinated by them.

So there you go, Violet and Dolphins that is my answer to today’s prompt.

One that I can Drive

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What is your all time favorite automobile?
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For many people, cars are a passion. They know about the engine, latest features, and know exactly why a car would be good for them. For me though, a car is simply a mode of transport. I do not have a personal preference as far as the car is concerned, but the places it can take me is something that I would focus on.

I don’t need a flashy car, what matters most is good mileage. If it gets me from point A to point B without breaking down or giving me any grief I am good.

I prefer cars where I can see clearly over the dashboard and reach the pedals easily. While I used to enjoy the control of a manual stick, the traffic en route to work have made me lean toward the convenience of an automatic instead.

For me, the real thrill isn’t in the car itself but in the journeys in it. If there’s one feature that adds extra joy, it’s a good stereo system.

At the end of the day, I would want a car to use rather than a car to own.

Day 17: Disconnecting from Work

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I am on leave starting today. I do not know what to do. I feel a little lost. With the toxicity not constantly pounding my brain its like I an empty.

I woke up and started organizing, deep cleaning just to keep myself occupied. The fact that my pace is much slower than usual does not help. I should be thankful though, I am moving mush more than I could a month back. I want to start taking the stairs maybe 5 to start with. I am a little worried that i am pushing myself too soon but I think i need to start somewhere.

I am also hoping to start driving the car again. Baby steps, one thing at a time. I need to keep reminding myself. Now that my health has made me realize the clock on life I want to do as much as possible. I do not want any regrets. I want to be better. I know there is a high possibility I might fall at sometime but I need to remember to stand back up.

Lets see what tomorrow will bring.

Day 16: Reboot

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It was a long time since I actually enjoyed my work. I used to put music on and then buckle down. I swiftly completed my assigned tasks for the day. However, somewhere along the past 2 years, I lost that part of me.

I got my Spotify wrapped today, and I had not listened to any music for the past 8 months. To me, it was all noise. I never realized what all was stolen from me. How did I let it get this bad? I was losing myself and I did not even realize it. Today, as I opened my favorite playlist and set it to play, it bought back good memories.

It was a good change. People say that one should not go back to old habits but this was a good old habit. I finished my work. For the first time in a long time, I felt satisfied as I closed my laptop.

I made it another day! 🙂

Never in a million years!

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Is your life today what you pictured a year ago?
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I am not a planner. I do not like thinking about the future. Atleast one year ago I did not like thinking about my future. The future for me was something dark and I chose to shut down. I chose to give up.

Today I am happier. I think my life is definitely better. I am hopeful. I seem to have learnt how to find happiness in my everyday. I have made decisions that I never thought I would. I have started focusing on myself more. I wanted to start with investing time in my hobbies and I now I have finally started doing so.

It mat not be perfect but it is better than it was at the beginning of the year.

Day 5: Feeling Bored

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It’s just been the fifth day of me, trying to maintain a consistent habit of writing a blog. I am already feeling like just giving up.

More than writing a blog consistently, I wanted to keep this blog as a way to keep myself accountable to the changes that I want to make in my life. I keep stalling on things such as waking up early and trying to exercise or even meditate for that matter.

The worst part of it all is that I still have not started reading my bible every day. I really want to be closer to God before I close my eyes not for the fear of hell or death. I just feel guilty that He was the one person that showed me consistent love, and I haven’t even begun to start loving him back.

Starting tomorrow I am going to make that conscious effort to read the bible and prayer before I start my day. Hopefully one day it becomes a necessity rather than a forced habit.

The items that broke my bank

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I am a calculated impulsive buyer. I do not know if that makes sense.

Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).

It’s just that when I really want to buy something especially if the item in question is on the higher end of my usual spending bracket I take my time.

The “take my time” statement does not make sense when I call my self impulsive. Self Contradictory. To put things into perspective, the desire to buy is impulsive. As soon as I see something I like I want to buy it! The only thing that restricts me is my need for financial stability.

I end up saving for the item first. I take my time and restrict my expenses to the come up with the money to buy it. Sometimes by the time I save the money the item is out of the market and I loose the chance to buy it. However, on the other hand there are few items that I did end up buying.

My largest spends till date are: my Samsung Flip phone, my iPad and my Sony Camera. These may not be “pricey” according to some peoples standards but with my education expenses buying even these were a challenge.

Totally worth the wait and worth the cost! I think the wait to buy it made the actual purchase even more special!

Music beyond Genre

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What is your favorite genre of music?

I have never had a proper understanding of the different genres of music. In fact for a long time, I did not even know that there were different genres.

My mom and sister love listening to music so I never was a stranger to it. Add to that the fact that I was 5 when I first joined the junior choir, it was a natural progression that I would develop an interest in music of my own.

My music interest started with gospel music. Closer to my teens I developed my interest in music separate from my family. Though I was not aware of it at that time I believe that I automatically divert towards “Pop” music.

Though pop music has always been my top choice that spans across languages. I have ventured into other genres like R&B, Blues, Hip-hop, rock etc..

I love exploring new music and listening to artists from different regions. Music is my daily requirement now. I listen to music when I work, when I study, when I cook even at times when I sleep. Genres have never restricted my choice or interest in music and I hope that I continue to love music in its many forms.

Demands of the Situation

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Are you a leader or a follower?
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I think everyone starts off as a follower. I think in most cases I prefer to be the team member that supports the leader. Its very difficult being a leader. It requires thinking beyond and striving for the best for each team member.

As a follower, I definitely would not be the blind follower. I would want to help the leader and try to help reduce the burden on the leader as much as possible from my side. I like being the one with the flair. Being the follower, gives me the opportunity to do my best in the part allotted to me without worrying about the other’s part.

However, being a leader though stressful has it’s own advantages. I love bringing out the best in people. I especially love it when they are recognized for their efforts and appreciated for it. All the stress and pain managing the team seems worth it when I can stand back and watch them smile on their achievement. I take up the leader role when I feel its my responsibility to do so. It mostly happens when I am the eldest in the group. Other cases, I take up the role when I feel I can best lead the team. Rarely, the opposite team goads me into taking it. Push me and I come swinging!

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Whichever role I take I want to give my best. Doesn’t matter as long as I can do the best for my team the role really does not matter to me.

I Choose You!

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What was the last live performance you saw?
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I think the first and only time we went for a live performance was when I was 8 or 9 years old.

The memory I quite vague but it was a live performance of Pokémon. I don’t remember much of the actual performance but I have blurry memories of the characters. I remember seeing Ash and Pikachu, and oddly, I remember Team Rocket in the “sky”.

I remember sitting in the park, which had an amphitheater area, I remember buying popcorn, and a ring that had flashing lights. But the most distinct memory I have is of the Pikachu balloon that my mom bought for me. It was those helium inflated Pikachu shaped ones, and I was thoroughly fascinated by it. I carried it around the home with me for the rest of the week. Wherever I went, my Pikachu came with me.

But, watching another live performance once in my life is on my bucket list of things to do before I die. Hopefully, sooner than later!