Learning from a Baby

Today is my birthday, on a Sunday and luckily not on duty.  I originally planned on spending time with my family, probably lunch.  We already picked out a restaurant, and this will be a triple celebration for my younger sister's birthday and my dad's birthday as well.

But all the plans crumbled down when I was told by my senior, that we have to attend the PURA Strategic Planning.  Of course I can no longer control or predict my time since I have no idea how long the planning will be.  So we just cancelled our plans and wait til further notice before organizing the next family time.

So I was sad, I'm to spend my time away from my loved ones on my special day.  

We attended the Strategic Planning in Subic, Saturday night.  The planning went on smoothly.

Morning came of my birthday and I woke up earlier than the others.  And I stepped out of my room and walked around, still feeling lonely without my loved ones.

As I was walking I saw a mother with a baby.  We'll call the baby, Baby Joaquin.  I approached them and said good morning po and played with Baby Joaquin.  Baby Joaquin is a friendly baby, he did not cry when I carried him.

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A Simple Act Producing Full of Joy

Have you ever experienced before wherein a stranger, did some random act of kindness which made you really, truly happy that you will remember it for the rest of your life?

During that time, your heart was filled with so much joy that nothing could ever destroy your day.  And not all people have the luck and opportunity to experience that especially if you receive it from your idol.

Mr. Jerrod Maruyama is my favorite Graphic Artist, I literally have a folder in my computer containing all of his works.  And it gives me great inspiration seeing all his kawaii works.  Whenever I have my phone cases customized, it's always a Jerrod Maruyama design.  That's how much I love and adore him.

When your in the medical field, you're taking care of sick people, some in one of their lowest times of their lives, and sometimes, you get affected of the negative energy revolving inside the hospital.  Crafting has always been my escape and it has forever given me my touch of positivity.  It never left me alone when I was depressed.  It's very patient, that despite I don't have time to make anything crafty and artistic, arts and crafts have never left my side. 

So when I decided today to think of something or an event that made me really happy, I thought of this event which happened last July 30, 2014.  When one of my creations was featured by my favorite artist from another side of the world!!!  Featuring my work, from a humble resident physician in the Philippines.  Who could ask for more?!

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Lessons from Hector and the Search for Happiness

When you're sad, any topic that concerns happiness draws your attention.  I guess it's you're personal attempt to help yourself to be happy.

I was particularly withdrawn to this book, "Hector and the Search for Happiness", but it was really expensive, for a small book! P599!! Luckily I saw someone online that sells the preloved book, so I got one for P150.  Superb isn't it?

You may say that I'm way behind, since I think this was already popular in 2010 and a movie was made out of it in 2014 due to its popularity.

There may be spoilers in this post, so don't read further if you're the type who hasn't read it yet and plan to read it in the future.

I just thought I would like to place the happiness lessons here for future reference to remind me about happiness.

Here were the Happiness Lessons of Hector

Lesson no. 1 Making comparisons can spoil your happiness.

Lesson no. 2: Happiness often comes when least expected.

Lesson no. 3: Many people see happiness only in their future.

Lesson no. 4: Many people think that happiness comes from having more power or more money.

Lesson no. 5: Sometimes happiness is not knowing the whole story.

Lesson no. 6: Happiness is a long walk in beautiful, unfamiliar mountains.

Lesson no. 7: It’s a mistake to think that happiness is the goal.

Lesson no. 8: Happiness is being with the people you love.

Lesson no. 8b: Unhappiness is being separated from the people you love.

Lesson no. 9: Happiness is knowing your family lacks for nothing.

Lesson no. 10: Happiness is doing a job you love.

Lesson no. 11: Happiness is having a home and a garden of your own.

Lesson no. 12: It’s harder to be happy in a country run by bad people.

Lesson no. 13: Happiness is feeling useful to others.

Lesson no. 14: Happiness is to be loved for exactly who you are.

Observation: People are kinder to a child who smiles (very important).

Lesson no. 15: Happiness often comes when you truly feel alive.

Lesson no. 16: Happiness is knowing how to celebrate.

Lesson no. 17: Happiness is caring about the happiness of those you love.

Lesson no. 18: Happiness could be the freedom to love more than woman at the same time. (later, hector omits this lesson from his list)

Lesson no. 19: The sun and the sea make everybody happy.

Lesson no. 20: Happiness is a certain way of seeing things.

Lesson no. 21: Rivalry poisons happiness.

Lesson no. 22: Women care more than men about making other happy.

Lesson no. 23: Happiness means making sure that those around you are happy.

• Be very attentive towards others.
• Take time to observe the beauty of the world.

One of my favorite quotes was: People whose glass is always half full are clearly happier than those whose glass is always half empty.

and we have to remember to ask ourselves:

1. Think about the difference between the life you have and the life you wish you had.
2. Think about the difference between your life as it is now and the best period of your life in the past.
3. Think about the difference between what you have and what others have.

I'm just posting these here for my future reference 😆