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Is this what it's called to grow up?
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I realize my last journal was from my 20th birthday. That was quite some time ago, it's been more than a year without a journal update. It's been already over a month since I turned 21.
So many things have been going on with my life, so many things have happened between 2011 and 2012 that I just wonder, could I have ever imagined how things would be like a year ahead from now?
In the last 7 months or so, I:
- got a job.
- got a car, and learned to drive.
- have been under the heaviest study/work schedules, keeping a good profile on both of them.
- researched a lot, bought and physically built my own computer.
- figured out how to earn money online.
- started specializing in Web development. I've learned a lot in here, specially CMS and a bit of coding, and still have a long, long way to go.
- Changed my image and attitude. I'm no longer that wimpy shorty with sneakers and a baggy hoodie. I've finally earned some confidence. I just look straight ahead and get shit done. I now deal with real work and client meetings, have been to job interviews, and thus I look accordingly, with high heel boots, earrings, more makeup and formal clothes. I used to laugh at having to look like that everyday, but... I must admit it boosts my confidence and that inmediately reflects on the way people treat me. I just can't expect people to treat me like a serious business if I look like I just woke up.
In a way, I guess that's maturing. I now have a feeling of responsability for my family. I feel very sympathetic to my mother now. I can't believe the daily struggle she goes through to keep my brothers and me in a good school, healthy and with every need covered. With my dad gone and all, things just aren't like they used to be, nor they're as simple or easy. It's well about time I grow up and do something to ease my mother's work. I couldn't be more grateful to her.
Well, that's how life goes, I guess. So many kids these days do nothing but extend their open hand and wait for their parents to give them everything they want, no matter if they're being an ass to them. They can take things for granted, and still complain because they didn't get the latest Ipod or whatever. I think adverse situations are the ones that force us to get the best of us to keep going. They might be sad or unfair at times, but hey, we're still alive and we gotta make that count. I really miss my dad and wish he was here so he could see how we've progressed and share our accomplishments so far. He's the reason I am who I am and stand where I stand now. I can't help but think life was so unfair taking him away from us, and sometimes even envy those who still have both parents alive. I wish I knew better back when he was still here.
However, there's nothing to do about that. Nobody values what they have until it's gone. In a way it's his loss what made me grow up and keep going as well. I have nothing left to do but look back at the days he was still with us, smile and be grateful for that. Lots of other people has had or is having much, much worse situations.
So please, if you have the joy of being with your whole family, don't fight over useless things. Be grateful for what you have, and value them the most, even if you had a hard time. Nobody knows when we're next.
Well, that was a long one. Made me think while I was writing. No need to read this, it was just a small reflection of mine. Guess you already read through the whole thing if you see this, though. This might be the latest journal for another whole year, though, anyway
So many things have been going on with my life, so many things have happened between 2011 and 2012 that I just wonder, could I have ever imagined how things would be like a year ahead from now?
In the last 7 months or so, I:
- got a job.
- got a car, and learned to drive.
- have been under the heaviest study/work schedules, keeping a good profile on both of them.
- researched a lot, bought and physically built my own computer.
- figured out how to earn money online.
- started specializing in Web development. I've learned a lot in here, specially CMS and a bit of coding, and still have a long, long way to go.
- Changed my image and attitude. I'm no longer that wimpy shorty with sneakers and a baggy hoodie. I've finally earned some confidence. I just look straight ahead and get shit done. I now deal with real work and client meetings, have been to job interviews, and thus I look accordingly, with high heel boots, earrings, more makeup and formal clothes. I used to laugh at having to look like that everyday, but... I must admit it boosts my confidence and that inmediately reflects on the way people treat me. I just can't expect people to treat me like a serious business if I look like I just woke up.
In a way, I guess that's maturing. I now have a feeling of responsability for my family. I feel very sympathetic to my mother now. I can't believe the daily struggle she goes through to keep my brothers and me in a good school, healthy and with every need covered. With my dad gone and all, things just aren't like they used to be, nor they're as simple or easy. It's well about time I grow up and do something to ease my mother's work. I couldn't be more grateful to her.
Well, that's how life goes, I guess. So many kids these days do nothing but extend their open hand and wait for their parents to give them everything they want, no matter if they're being an ass to them. They can take things for granted, and still complain because they didn't get the latest Ipod or whatever. I think adverse situations are the ones that force us to get the best of us to keep going. They might be sad or unfair at times, but hey, we're still alive and we gotta make that count. I really miss my dad and wish he was here so he could see how we've progressed and share our accomplishments so far. He's the reason I am who I am and stand where I stand now. I can't help but think life was so unfair taking him away from us, and sometimes even envy those who still have both parents alive. I wish I knew better back when he was still here.
However, there's nothing to do about that. Nobody values what they have until it's gone. In a way it's his loss what made me grow up and keep going as well. I have nothing left to do but look back at the days he was still with us, smile and be grateful for that. Lots of other people has had or is having much, much worse situations.
So please, if you have the joy of being with your whole family, don't fight over useless things. Be grateful for what you have, and value them the most, even if you had a hard time. Nobody knows when we're next.
Well, that was a long one. Made me think while I was writing. No need to read this, it was just a small reflection of mine. Guess you already read through the whole thing if you see this, though. This might be the latest journal for another whole year, though, anyway
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20!
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ya ando añejando!
y por fin saliendo de vacaciones, siempre digo cuando salgo de vacaciones que trataré de subir más cosas pero nunca lo hago XD
veamos que pasa esta vez, probablemente lo mismo de siempre con el dA medio muerto xD
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por otra parte, viviendo al norte del país, nunca había viajado nada más lejano que Guadalajara, y de repente, en un viaje de 4 días, me toca conocer México DF y Querétaro.
De DF no me tocó conocer mucho, pero lo suficiente como para confirmar una cosa: odiaría vivir ahí. La ciudad es impresionante, desde el avión de noche es un mar de luces hasta donde la vista alcanza. Un aeropuerto tan grande que HOTELES enteros caben (y literalmente hay) en él, y montones de edificios que apenas en fotos veo.
Pero el tráfico, el ajetreo, la locura... no muy apetecible para estar a largo plazo xD
En cuanto a Querétaro, vaya lugar tan bonito. Me tocó pasear por el centro histórico de la ciudad de Querétaro, conocer edificios de la época colonial y hospedarme en una pequeña ciudad cercana llamada Juriquilla, en una hacienda remodelada en hotel.
Rústico pero a la vez moderno y lujoso, fueron muy bonitos los días ahí.
Me encantaría volver a visitar en unas vacaciones más largas y sin prisa :3
y por fin saliendo de vacaciones, siempre digo cuando salgo de vacaciones que trataré de subir más cosas pero nunca lo hago XD
veamos que pasa esta vez, probablemente lo mismo de siempre con el dA medio muerto xD
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por otra parte, viviendo al norte del país, nunca había viajado nada más lejano que Guadalajara, y de repente, en un viaje de 4 días, me toca conocer México DF y Querétaro.
De DF no me tocó conocer mucho, pero lo suficiente como para confirmar una cosa: odiaría vivir ahí. La ciudad es impresionante, desde el avión de noche es un mar de luces hasta donde la vista alcanza. Un aeropuerto tan grande que HOTELES enteros caben (y literalmente hay) en él, y montones de edificios que apenas en fotos veo.
Pero el tráfico, el ajetreo, la locura... no muy apetecible para estar a largo plazo xD
En cuanto a Querétaro, vaya lugar tan bonito. Me tocó pasear por el centro histórico de la ciudad de Querétaro, conocer edificios de la época colonial y hospedarme en una pequeña ciudad cercana llamada Juriquilla, en una hacienda remodelada en hotel.
Rústico pero a la vez moderno y lujoso, fueron muy bonitos los días ahí.
Me encantaría volver a visitar en unas vacaciones más largas y sin prisa :3
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entrando a la ilustracion digital
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Tenía mil años sin actualizar el journal XD
Finalmente estoy de vacaciones, y tengo una wacom nueva *_* así que quisiera dedicarme a practicar la ilustración digital, la cual me encanta, pero no había tenido la oportunidad de hacer una por mí misma.
También tengo un cómic, el cual empecé el año pasado, pero nunca lo continué....
espero estas vacaciones ande inspirada y pueda subir muchos trabajos nuevos : D
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God it sure has been quite a while since I last updated my journal o.O
I'm finally on vacations! and I got a brand new Wacom tablet *_* so I wish to work on digital illustrations now. I really like them, but I had no means of making my own so I hope this summer I'll be able to upload lots of stuff : D
Besides, I started a comic last year but I abandoned it and never got back into it...I hope I can retake it XP
Finalmente estoy de vacaciones, y tengo una wacom nueva *_* así que quisiera dedicarme a practicar la ilustración digital, la cual me encanta, pero no había tenido la oportunidad de hacer una por mí misma.
También tengo un cómic, el cual empecé el año pasado, pero nunca lo continué....
espero estas vacaciones ande inspirada y pueda subir muchos trabajos nuevos : D
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God it sure has been quite a while since I last updated my journal o.O
I'm finally on vacations! and I got a brand new Wacom tablet *_* so I wish to work on digital illustrations now. I really like them, but I had no means of making my own so I hope this summer I'll be able to upload lots of stuff : D
Besides, I started a comic last year but I abandoned it and never got back into it...I hope I can retake it XP
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