Humility vs. Selfishness

Before reading, I only want to inform you, this is just my opinion.

Humility means to have a low or modest perspective of one. Regardless of what you possess, in my opinion, you should never degrade anyone else by showboating yourself. I've seen both sides of the coin: people who seem to be doing well for themselves are the most arrogant individuals I've ever come in contact with. And the ones that are still struggling are usually the modest ones.

I've come across various videos on Facebook where a well-off guy pretends to be homeless to experiment if strangers will help him with food/change. Obviously nobody comes to his aid. Suddenly, he comes across a homeless man who is willing to share whatever he has to offer. I personally believe that's one of the most beautiful stories ever. That video should inspire everyone to do more for people in need. Everyone should always look down when evaluating his or her life. Comparing yourself to someone who's better off than you, mostly, will only yield in self-despair. 

Everyone is selfish at times, I believe. Everyone at least once in their lifetime thinks about their own. That doesn't make them awful people per se. That just means they're looking after their own well being. The issue comes in when "selfishness" becomes a norm for such people. Whatever they do in life is only for them and nothing but that. Those people have no concept of guilt in their system. And those are the same beings that are willing to walk over anyone to achieve their ultimate goal. Whether that means, in the process, to even abuse someone very beloved to them.

This is where humility and selfishness intertwine. I don't see anyone who's modest to their roots be egocentric at the same time and vice versa. How can someone who puts their own needs first not be arrogant? There may be exceptions to it but majority of the people I've come across are exactly what I just described. I strongly believe in order to make this world more prosperous for everyone, we should begin helping others even more. Even if someone is already doing that, there's always room for improvement. 

Multiple Personalities

This is a rant. 

I've never been a fan of two-sided thoughts/people. I can't stand anyone saying something in front of you and then change colors once you're gone. I believe everything should be uniform. Your values, ideas and beliefs will change but being a two face won't take you anywhere in the world. The way I'm made, I won't ever change my thoughts on things. I'm told I'm brutally blunt with things: I'll tell you how I feel about certain things in front of you. And I surely won't talk bad about you when you're not around. 

Maybe that's why many people out there don't like the way I perform certain things. Which is totally acceptable. I've tried changing enough for few people I can't see myself doing it anymore. Everyone should be entitled to their way of lifestyle. Regardless of what others say, it shouldn't impact you in any way. If only more of us thought about things in a more positive manner then this place wouldn't be as bad. 

This post may sound bitter, however whoever is reading it should know that this is just a rant. I'm not a bitter person. I write about things I see happening everyday to me around me. 

The Long Wait

So.... it has been way too long since I've last written anything here. Although, I've been writing poems, passages, stories and such on my phone. It feels good to write again and I'll make sure to write at least once every two weeks or once a month about something relevant to me. It could be personal issues or social events.

Until next time, be safe and merry. 

Cupid's Revenge

Every year lots of people get together or they break up. Some of them even get back together, get married or even get divorced. But in my opinion no other day has such influence like Valentine's day. People leave everything and everyone to go on a shopping rampage for their significant other. It's like they probably not going to see each other again so they HAVE to buy them something special. This is probably the only day most of us will say "I love you" to our partner other than anniversary day. Valentine's day should be every day. You should be saying those three words to your partner every time you get a chance. You shouldn't need a special day to tell them how much they mean to you. For me, cupid's day is everyday. I tell my girl I love her every time I talk to her. I even say that to my best friend (girl). Honestly, this day is popularized by modern American culture. If it wasn't for it, Saint Valentine would be in peace right about now.

Friday the 13th

Hey guys!

So this morning I was at the bank minding my own business when the bank lady looked at me with a sad face. Her little "office space" was filled with balloons so I asked her what were the balloons for? She gave me a very sorrowful look an said "it's 15 years in the bank today!" I got happy for a second only finding that she still looked down. I asked her what the problem was and she said she rather be anywhere else than at the bank mostly because it's Friday the 13th. I kinda agreed with her and went back to my own business.

While I was checking my morning news feed on Facebook I realized every status was about today's date. I got to thinking what's so special about today's date that leaves people petrified? My thoughts came across some movies where this notion had begun to come across. Now I think about it, thank God, no bad thing has ever happened to me on this day. In my personal opinion people are afraid of this day because of chain reaction. I bet half of the people on Facebook don't even know why Friday the 13th is considered evil. And the half that does know have never had anything evil happened to them on this day. Like I was telling my friend earlier today, the idea was made famous by movies. We just want something to talk about so what's better than talking about the date of all evilness? God forbid if something bad happens to me today, I still won't think of it as anything. In my opinion it was going to happen eventually anyways.

People should really reconsider believing superstitious.

Until next time,
Take care!

The Jaded Regimen

Hey guys!

It's been a minute since I've written anything. I hope all you guys enjoying your hot summer as much as I am or maybe even more, in that case I'm super jealous!

I've couple of things to talk about. I'll start off with my time in Houston so far. Well for the past month and so I've been working like a dog day in and out. I work 6 days a week about 10+ hours each day. The only day I've to myself is Sunday but considering the chores and errands I've to run, it's not really an off day to begin with. Work itself is super boring. I sit all day wait for people to approach me with their requests. So technically my mall job was the same as what I'm doing right now. But, hey at least I'm working for family which has its benefits: no rent, no gas and no other expenses whatsoever. Everything is paid for here but then again my heart is still set to Atlanta. Other than the boring work routine, I usually don't do anything else. Other than this one Sunday my cousin and I went to watch Madagascar 3 which was hilarious. Whoever made the cellular phone is a genius. I applaud them for what they've given to this world. That's how I have been spending my time: if I'm not talking to someone I'm either on the internet or texting someone. The only bright spot I saw in the month and so was when my mom came to visit me. She's still here as I write this. After she leaves, I'll go back to the same tired drill. On the flip side, I am returning to Atlanta soon. My graduation is on July 31st so I'll go to Atlanta before that and IF hopefully I find a full time job there, I'll end up staying there as well.

On to the next topic then. For me family is one of the most important aspects of my life, if not the most important. Trust follows very closely with it. It's really hard to gain someone's trust in my opinion. I've seen people just trust others blindly without any care in the world about how the other person might react to a secret. Seriously, how can you trust someone so blindly that in a couple of months you tell them everything? Ok well I agree there are some instances where I stand corrected (if you're reading this then this is for you). Still, confidence in someone comes after some while. For me believing in people at a deep level is very difficult. The events of my past keep me from trusting someone so much so quickly but then again there are some occurrences where everything just clicks for good reason. I would talk about my past but then again I don't feel like writing a book on it. After all, this is only a blog/journal entry. All I am saying is whoever your confidant may be, make sure you have full faith in them. It takes months or maybe years to earn trust but seconds to ruin it completely.

That's all I have for today. Hopefully I'll write again very soon.

Till then,
stay safe and cool!

P.S. Congratulations to Aamir Chagani (my cousin) who's getting married in 2 days!!!!! I'm very happy for him :)

A New Beginning

Hey y'all!

It's been over a week since I left Atlanta for Houston. When people actually say time flies, it actually does. I've no idea where that time went or how it passed by. The move hasn't been an easy one to live with. Like I said it's only been a mere week and it already feels like I've been living here for a while.

I've been doing nothing but work for the past week. I sleep late, wake up early and work. Those are my new friends in town since I don't have time to go out and mingle with real people. Work is so relaxing that I don't even break a sweat. I just sit and sit and sit even more until people approach me. Me graduated with multiple degrees came here to sit and wait. Since I'm here I've missed out on a lot back in Atlanta. My friends have been having a blast in the summer. Mom's been chilling at home and relaxing. Here I've been working like a dog everyday. I guess that's what it feels like in real world. You work, work and work until you die a, hopefully, peaceful death.

On the flip side I've been writing a lot these past days. Like I told someone, besides talking to them writing has become some sort of an escape for me. Not that I am bragging but according to some people's word, my poems are actually very good. I'm going to try writing more of them if I find enough inspiration.

I still have plenty to write but I think I'll stop before I get too personal.

Until next time,
Peace and love.

P.S. for those of you who have been calling and texting me from home, I sincerely thank you.