Okay, so it's been 3 months since my last entry. I know . . . your saying . . . No kidding . . . and your probably wondering that I must have had some good stuff going on since I haven't updated the site.  Well unfortunately . . . NOT  sorry!.  I know, I know . . . you guys just like to hear about the gossip or stories.  Well if you give me some time, I'm sure I can come up with one or two or a few . 

 

Actually a lot of things have been going on, its not good or bad . . . its just life doing its routine as we try to keep up and hopefully be productive and good with the way we are spending our valueable time.  My baby niece Leena is now her own little person. She still has no fear and is a very happy baby.  Actually, people think that she is 3 or 4 years old as far as her physical appearance and she is barely 2.  She is starting to talk a little more every day.  She does the cutiest things and now she even repermands the dogs in spanish . . . it's too funny.  My twin niece and nephew in Florida (Zain & Logan) are also growing just as fast and they are doing well.  Also, this past Saturday I became an Aunt again from my younger brother David and his wife Sandra.  My new nephew is Jayden Alexander.  Can't wait to hear the stories about him.  One of my good friends Jenna Star became a grandmother to two beautiful babies (both her daughter and son) had there children (I believe it was) 3 months from each other, Congrats Jenna, all the more love to go around.    As for myself . . . well I have a few projects in the works that I'm attending to . . .  I'm also learning and becoming really good at managing myself with the time that I have so that I am more productive and able to accomplish certain personal goals that I want to attain in my life. . . and finally doing lots and lots of  reading and research.

 

How do you know, how do you classify success?

Is it an individual's net worth or materialistic possessions as the norm would have it? And is it reasonable to say that success means many different things to many different people!

 

In a pleasant decision with a few close friends, it became apparent that we had at least one mutual perspective (which to some extent was influenced by some common books on personal growth that we have read) that is:

  

Your success is determined by three (3)  things:

1.) What you know and believe in

2.) Your strategy

3.) What you consistently do day in and day out.

 

Let’s briefly think about this:

 

The First Step: What you know and believe in.

This is the source of your aspirations, your desires, your drive.  If you know what you want (whatever it is) and you believe whole heartedly in that, you will begin to move forward to achieving that goal.   

 

The Second Step: Your strategy:

Is to focus, organize your thoughts and plan how you wish to accomplish that which you want or aspire to be.  Your strategy will keep you on track and it will guide you to achieve what you have set your mind to do.

 

The Third and final Step: What you consistently do day in and day out.

Everyday you have a task, your game plan, your routine, that will allow you to get another step closer to your goals.  It doesn’t matter if it’s a big task or small task. What matters is the progress or completion of the task on a daily bases. 

 

Once you have applied all three aspects above, before you know it, you have become what "YOU" deem “successful” within your capasity and by your accomplished in that which you have set your mind to achieve and perhaps, through this, you will have presented a new perspective of what constitutes “success”.

 

A wonderful thought, isn’t it.

 

 

Ang

 

What a big surprise (a Fantastic one at that) lay in store for me when I came home.  As I walked through the front door of my home, there standing up on her own two feet calling out "Titi" with a cool aide smile and her arms outstretched was my baby niece who began to take  little steps towards me.  And what do you think my reaction was, Yup that's what happened, I dropped everything, my bag, my keys you name it, it went to the floor and I started to walk slowly toward her with my arms reaching out to grab her as she continued to take her little steps my way.  I was completely beside myself, as I picked her up, hugged her  tight, almost in tears as she looked at me with such a smile.  I can't explain how many emotions I went through at that very moment seeing my niece walking.  Even her daddy (who is my oldest brother) got so so jealous that she did that with me and not with them.  All I can say is that I am so very fortunate to have her in my life and that every day she manages to show me how beautiful life can be if only we just remember to take the time to stop, stay still for a moment . . . to see it and appreciate it.  Life may be hard sometimes but its still remains beautiful.  I love you baby girl.  Titi

 

As always, it's a wrap people, Catch Up With Me If You Can. 

 

Take Care, Big Tight Hug, Cool Aide Smile

Ang

 

GREAT NEWS,  which to be honest is overdue.  A good friend Leslie finally decided to be brave and start her very own Wireless Communication Business and launch her website which is www.champlinwireless.com.  Personally its about time Girl, I am so so very proud of you, I was wondering how long it would take for you to finally go for it, I was almost afraid that you wouldn't but to my pleasant and very happy surprise you did regardless of the reasons. Now all you have to do is hold on with both hands and ride with it, you will do absolutely fine.  You have the experience, you know what you are doing, your personality is wonderful, you have a loyal following and most important you have those of us who believe so strongly in you.  So girl, its time to shine and work your magic.  I wish you much success Leslie. 

 

 

 

 

It’s an amazing thing when a baby’s words and way of greeting you can erase an entire bad day you had, making it all seem so trivial and put a smile of happiness back on your face and heart as my 11 month old baby niece Leena did for me last night.

 

As I entered my home . . .  in the middle of the living room . . .  in her play pen occupied with her dolls was my baby niece who for the most part was unaware of my presence until my Labs came running to greet me by the door.  At that moment when she realized I was home she jumped up with such excitement, a big smile on her face and her arms extended out and said "Titi” twice for the first time …. Mind you that she still has not said mommy or daddy …….  So of course, I melted.  I grabbed her out of the play pen kissed her all up and hugged her tight as she laid her little head on my shoulder and little arms wrapped around my neck happy to see me.  At that moment everything felt right and good, nothing else mattered.  I spent the rest of the evening playing with her and finally gave her a bottle and laid her to sleep.

 

Later that same evening when everything was quiet, I started to think and wonder how great it would be if most of US could learn from that and act towards each other in the same manner as my baby niece did.

 

To be able to come home to your wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend or partner who greets you with a sincere smile of happiness and say ….. Hi Babe, Hi Honey, Hi Sweetie….. hugging and holding you tight as if you were gone for way too long, missing you, kissing you …..  and in that moment relieve the pressures, stresses and craziness from the day to day routine of life prior to you having to attend to your obligations for the evening. 

 

What a wonderful and beautiful thought.

 

Thank you Baby Girl for reminding me of the simple beautiful things.

 

Love

Titi Ang