Kristinee Ann

“I maybe unhappy but that doesn’t mean I’m sad…”

Sometimes I don’t know if I react too much, or I just realize things. I have my own share of flaws, I am not perfect. My thoughts may not match what I wanted or needed to say at times, but any bad intent is out of context. I’m not wanting or needing too much. Making things better can’t be done in a snap, that’s how ironic life is. Who would want to prolong the torture? Nobody. Bumps are ought to happen, maybe to hit our heads back to reality, what has to be done, what needs to be done, and then we become better individuals, and we’re off to the next page. Life is a cycle of many things, one day you’re happy, one day you’re sad, one day you’re grateful, things go rough and then you began to curse a lot. But you have to be strong, and believe everything will be alright. Ugly things happen before beautiful things, still that makes our life worth living.

Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.

Just when you thought things aren’t going to be okay — in a snap, you’ll realize you’re wrong..

Some of us are clouded by the horrific past, which blocks us to see the bigger picture, we dwell over the small things — that don’t make things better, but as we get our mind, heart and soul healed from it, then we’ll get to see how beautiful life really is.

Indeed, I am closer to Him, I was saved by God not because He loves me more, but because by His grace, He is able.

Let go of the unnecessary things, learn from it. Appreciate the beautiful things, patiently wait for the perfect time, and believe that everything is going to be alright..

1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.

8. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.

12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don’t compare your life with others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry; God never blinks.

16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.

17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.

18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.

19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take “no” for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: “In five years, will this matter?”

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your family will.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn’t do.

35. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.

36. Growing old beats the alternative — dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.

38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.

41. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

42. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.

43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

45. The best is yet to come.

46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

48. If you don’t ask, you don’t get.

49. Yield.

50. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.

Hi, I’m my Dad’s daughter, and he waited 26 years to have me. I’m pretty sure my Dad is grinning at me right now, cheering quietly, giving that convincing-look that I can do this.

I want to tell you a bit about my Dad.

You know, I didn’t grow up with him. I only get to see him during summer vacations when I was a little kid. He would bring me to his work, would bring me to an ice cream shop, he would put me on his lap while he’s driving which makes me want to drive even if my feet can’t reach the pedals yet, I can still remember the look in his eyes when I sang on my 7th birthday, he was so proud of me that he even made me sing during one of their office events, and we love to eat at Jollibee.

During my adolescent years, it became not easy to be with him, and there are times when I didn’t understand my Dad at all. I don’t always like him, but I feel it in my heart that I love him.

My Dad was also a wonderful father. Very protective, a proud father, he would brag about you.

Sure he had temper at times, but he never spanked me.

My Dad and I didn’t have a great father-daughter relationship. We’ve been through a lot, and I did find in my heart to forgive him and I believe he has forgiven me too. Some people think that I care less about my Dad, but I’m pretty sure he had an instinct that I do care about him, that I think about him most of the time, regardless.

I guess most people know that I am my Dad’s daughter from his first marriage, it may sound odd but I am glad that my parents divorced and my Dad met someone who made him happy. That was all I could ever ask for. For that, I have forever been thankful. You loved my Dad – he loved you.

I will miss you daddy.
Thank you for all the laughs, love and memories. Your memory will live on through me and I promise I’ll continue to try to make you proud of me.

To end this, I want to say to my Dad who I am sure can hear me now:
Daddy, it’s hard but it’s ok now.
Your little girl is ready to do it on her own.
Rest in peace dad. I’ll see you again, in time. I will always love you.

Love,
Your only daughter