what i learned this week.

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mascarah:

This week has been a full fledged emotional roller coaster for me….here are my brief findings:

Managing expectations isn’t just key to business, it is key to life.

Having a good cry CAN make you feel good.

People can really disappoint you and then go 180 and totally surprise you within less than 24 hours, the ups and downs are part of the ride.

It is always better to say what you feel you need to say. Do not leave things unsaid.

If you are hurting as a result of the actions of someone else, chances are they are hurting too, you should talk about it.

The best way to live life is with your eyes, mind, and heart wide open.

People that you choose to care about in life might not always be convenient and it might not always be easy, but if you care about them, taking the risk (no matter how it ends up) will always be worth it.

Ultimately, everything seems to come down to give and take.

As scary as it is to know that it is possible to be hurt, it is equally (if not more) exciting to know that you care enough that the hurt is possible.

I needed this. I think.

2008.07.16 5:30pm ∞

Post Notes

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could manage to remember these things all the time. stress is cramping my style :o/
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unicornology reblogged this from mascarah and added:

all great advice. it makes me realize lots...everything and everyone
likemice reblogged this from asie and added:

That made my day. While incredibly beautiful and true, it saddens me even more.
theexfiles reblogged this from snickerdoodle and added:

Cry: check. Times like 5000. Not always good. Being really disappointed: check. Being really disappointed all over again...
snickerdoodle reblogged this from mascarah and added:

I needed this. I think.
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mikhailovna reblogged this from mascarah and added:

That was so well said. My thoughts exactly. Thank you,...inspirational person!
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mascarah… its nice
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