Lowie's Mundane Life

Sunset Feels

Sunsets are a symbol of a day going to end.

I always thought it depressing to see a day becoming hazy and dark until I enjoy watching the sun set beautifully from the horizon. It’s not only pleasing to the eye but it’s also a sign to close your eyes, rest and hustle for the next day. I took this photo while scrolling through Facebook, I sat on a very fine sand, I was just enjoying the view.

I live in a city with concrete jungle around me.

People always hustle. People are busy. People are always on the go. Sometimes we fail to appreciate what’s around us. Sometimes we just need a a place to calm our minds and the best place to do that is to go to the nearest beach near you around 4 PM and wait for the sunset. Close your eyes. Imagine how busy you are the past week. But imagine a better day ahead while the orange sky is almost blinding you.

Everything has an end; everything has new beginnings.

Throughout your entire life; whether you’re a busy mom, a single person travelling, a business owner or what-not; take time to rest and enjoy what is in front of you everyday. You’re a warrior, you face daily battles that no one is aware of. Be inspired by the sunset, it means tomorrow you’ll have a brighter day.

Bottled-up Feelings

My struggle as a child was to be outspoken, to be an advocate, to be as confident as the other kids. I used to be an extreme introvert. It’s not what I wanted initially. I wished that I’m like the other kids; able to freely communicate their minds like a wind flowing swiftly from their lips. I was reluctant to say a lot of things with the fear of saying the wrong things. All these thoughts in my head I knew it made sense but I had to bottle it up simply because I was an introvert. As I grow up, the world taught me to be expressive but you also must be smart. Say things that are necessary, they say. Tell adults what they want to hear. Listen to what society dictates me. All these I struggled to do because the child in me wanted something different. I want to be the voice my heart and my mind wants. And as I grow up, I learned to let go of these feelings. And so these were all contained in a bottle, and I’m letting it flow and swim through the tides of the ocean. Until we meet again…

5 Reasons Why Coffee

Coffee has always, always helped me in times of difficulties and I can’t fathom living my mundane life without it. I shall name my future offspring COFFEE or CAFFEINE. I mean, maybe. Haha. But that’s not the only reason.

Energizer. I am more productive with coffee. In fact, I am more enthusiastic, more positive, more cheerful when I get a mug full of coffee. I get better ideas to write; I am more creative; and I am more motivated to work for the whole day.

Anti-oxidant. That’s what researchers say. And I’ve witnessed people telling me you don’t look your age (why thank you very much, bless your wonderful heart!). Just praising myself a bit there, hopefully no one noticed.

Peacemaker. You don’t like your co-worker? Destroy the gap by offering coffee. You made misunderstanding with your Mom? Make her coffee. Pulling an all-nighter for a group project? Offer to buy coffee. Oh, I can’t count the number of times I’ve made friends by just talking about coffee.

Creativity. At times I would just sit down at the corner of Starbucks and think of what I’m going to do the whole day and I get to have lots of ideas in mind more than I can imagine when I’m not drinking one.

Go-to comfort. I don’t know how many times I’d stare blankly and imagine life; (things that were, things that are, and things that will happen next). Yeah I quoted Galadriel a bit. But I know somewhere out there will read this and say “I feel you”.

Cheers! Happy drinking! ☕️

12 Things That Will Make My 2020 Sane

1. TRAVEL – no matter the distance, short or long, travel will rejuvenate your spirit and it’ll stir your mind how fantastic it is to travel; gives you a moment of peace and quiet as well.
2. PRIVACY – not everyone gets to receive a ticket to your personal life. You life isn’t a movie. Let people do their perceptions whether it’s wrong or right. You don’t owe them any explanation. They don’t direct your life, YOU do.
3. KINDNESS – how many acts of kindness have you done this year? Did you expect anything in return? If you say yes to the latter question, my friend, you’re not acting in kindness. You’re thinking of business.
4. WISDOM – wisdom to realize and admit your own mistakes, it should make you grow. Nobody’s ever committed their mistakes and never learned, positive or negative.
5. DEVOTION – devote your time and energy to your family, they will always be a permanent mark in your life.
6. PATIENCE – not one of my talents but it sure kept my feet on the ground.
7. HUSTLE – your growth isn’t defined by the amount of your bank account nor the type of position you have in the community’s eyes; either way, you must hustle not to starve.
8. LISTEN – listen to feedback, listen to suggestions, listen for your own improvement. Your belief isn’t always right. And you don’t always see logic or reason as others do.
9. MUSIC – can’t imagine a person who don’t listen to music. Music sets your mood up. I clean the house while listening to music and trust me, it makes you more productive.
10. READ – read articles, read tips and hacks for life, read your favorite books, read what is being recommended to you. Reading kills ignorance.
11. EXPERIENCE – the things that you don’t do outside your comfort zone will always be the subject of regret in you own mind.
12. FORGIVE – never forgive an injury; never forget an insult. Haha, kidding. Forgive but never be a fool twice.

Ending January Happy

**Oh, hi! You stumbled upon my page, thank you!** This is me pretending to inhale the flowers’ scent for the sake of a good photo. 🙂 I’m kidding, this photo was taken at Sayangan, Atok, Benguet, Philippines. Home of the coldest towns in the Philippines. Scroll down ahead to see more beautiful photos.

**These are the famous white flower cabbages in Atok. They love the cold weather just as I do.**

**Hello, Mr. Sun! It was cold here, your presence was welcomed.**

**I was trying to witness the sunrise, a view I rarely see in Baguio City. The sun didn’t fail me. Orange sunrays are incoming.**

They were a bit frozen due to the cold weather, still; they looked majestic

**I do want to end January with happiness; amidst all the sad news around the world. All I have to do is to pray for them and wish that anyone who aren’t feeling well will be alright.**

Northern Blossom Farm

Sandy Sands by the Seashore

Sunset By The Beach

I breathe through these orange colors hanging up the sky.

My First Blog Post

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