on a positive outlook...

my newest theory on life isn't that new at all. it's about a positive outlook. things haven't been going their absolute best... i got back two assessments yesterday and they didn't go well. C+ on both of them... it's not terrible, but it's not what i wanted. i was upset by it, i almost cried... but i didn't. the thing is, i can't be upset about it. i shouldn't be. when bad things happen you just have to accept it, learn from your mistakes and move on. i know i've tortured myself about it, like posting the poorly written paper on my fridge and a post-it note saying "i will not accept mediocrity" on my wall. these things are harsh, but they help to learn from my mistakes. that's all you can do. you can learn and move on. the past is the past, put it behind you, accept your lessons and go on. i made a stupid comment this morning in art history, and when i left, all i kept saying to myself was "it's still early and tomorrow's another day." everyday is filled with things good and bad, you just need to pick which ones to focus on. focus on the good, on the fun, funny, and bright and life will be more enjoyable.

all you have in this world is what you love. as charlie kaufman wrote in adaptation "you are what you love, not what loves you." happiness and positivity is the path you choose... obsticles may stand in your way, but you must learn to maneuver around them and move on. that's what it is to be happy.

essays on human experience...

so my other journal is more of a day to day goings on... i retell the events and think about them. but here i think i shall write more of a stream of consciousness rambling of my philosophies... and watch them evolve, because they certainly will. maybe i'll even include some creative writing or whatnot... who really knows.

anyways, i'm going to nap now.