My personal 'quote of the day'

"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."

- Mother Teresa♥

I was on my way to bed when I thought of this. Now, this quote is and always has been so inspiring to me. I wanted to share this with everyone because I thought it would be a good thing to be thinking about today. I know that in the world we live in right now it can sometimes be hard to do what the quote says. We honestly can't go anywhere without making some sort of judgement about something or someone. And forget about smiling at anyone, or attempting to help them with anything. You do that and instantly people will start to think you're trying to take them or do something bad to them. Who knows, our imaginations seems to enjoy going  wild with that, especially thanks to all the cop shows out there. (No offence to them, I adore many of them! I was just making a point.)

Sadly, I'm guilty of thinking this way, as I'm sure we all are. Don't get me wrong here...there's nothing wrong with being cautious. Not at all. I just think that it's time we open our hearts and minds to the fact that maybe the person who offered to help you with your groceries is just doing it out of the goodness of their hearts. Not everyone is out to get us, and I think it's time we started thinking more that way. There's a lot of really good people in this world who try to spread the love. We need to learn to accept it better.

And on the giving side of things, "Spreading the love" is easy, that I can promise. There's nothing I love more than to just reach out to someone and help them in anyway possible. Even if it's as small as being a friend to someone. I always feel so happy and just so excited at the fact that I not only had the opportunity to help, but that I was able to give someone a smile on their face :)

Anyways, that's my thoughts on it. I hope you all enjoy. Have a happy Thursday! ♥

-Coral

Short, sweet and to the point!

It's now been 1 week since I left Canada, and the whole staying positive thing has been working rather well for me so far. Woo! In recent hours I've been getting busy with posting on my facebook "like" page for Coral Mae Photography©. I'm trying to get back on there more often to get my likes up, more clients, and what not. I'll hopefully be starting to sell my prints soon as that will be a major help in raising money for my Canon T2i<3

I'm really excited about that. Getting my camera that is. Whenever I think about it I feel real good. Like I know it's going to happen soon. I don't know, the energy feels good when I think of it. Those gut feelings are never wrong with me either! ;D

I didn't exactly come on here with a plan of what I was going to write, I just felt like sharing my thoughts on things. Though I doubt many, if any, will read this, it really does help me to stay positive. It nice to have a clear mind, you know? If things stay in my head too long I start thinking about it all the time, and then eventually I'll start over thinking into the negatives no matter how good the thought originally was.

To be honest, it's why I enjoy talking so much. I get self conscious about it quite often, and I've noticed I've really held back a lot in recent months because of it. Only because I know not everyone wants to hear what I'm saying. I talk in detail, and I enjoy telling stories. I like people to know about who I am, what I enjoy, where I've come from, etc. I also just enjoy sharing with people what's on my mind, what emotion I'm feeling and why, even as small as what I did that day. I'm just a very expressive person. (Course I don't JUST love to talk, I love listening too!)

Anyways, as I said earlier, I've noticed I've really held back from talking to people about things because of how self conscious I've become about it. Which is why I'll probably be on here more often. At least I know by writing on here I wont be annoying myself, or others with the amount of talking I do XD

....As you can tell, I titled this "Short, sweet and to the point!" yet I'm not being very much of either. Sorry. I promise I'm done now though! I'm sleepy anyways so goodnight!

Until next time :)

2012 resolution

This Christmas season I was in Canada visting Robbie, my boyfriend, from December 13th-January 10th. I had a blast! When it came around to new years eve, I counted down the seconds to the new year with him. After the clock hit twelve Everyone yelled "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" We kissed and then went around the room hugging everyone. It was a very happy and exciting time. Easily the best new years I've had.

After a couple of minutes, the excitment died down a bit and everyone was now asking "What's your resolution this year?" Now I've never thought much of these things. No one ever really keeps them for long no matter how badly they want to. So when the question came to me I said "I don't have one." I've only kept one resolution and that was for 2011. I told myself that I'd get myself to Canada at least once during that year and I was able to go twice! Lucky me :)

About three days before I had to come back home to Florida, I was starting to get sad. Robbie has always been amazing at making me smile, and be happy when I'm sad and not wanting to do anything but cry. He always know the right things to do, and to say. So, at the time I needed him most he came through, like always, and he gave me what I like to call "The Robbie Pep Talk!" (Yea, I just came up with that title. Awesome, right?)

Now, I love my cat! He is my baby and I absolutely hate being away from him. I know you're probably thinking "Well what does a cat have to do anything?" Just shoosh your brain a sec, you'll see.....

In this pep talk, he was telling me that I have my family and friends that are all missing me. My kitty who has been depressed without me, and who needs me to come home and cuddle with him ASAP. (See, told ya.) He said I have a camera to get, prints to sell (I'm going to be selling my photography soon), weddings to start taking pictures for. He was right.. There was so much for me to come home to.

The day that I left I had to get another famous "Robbie Pep Talk". I was packing and everything really started to hit me. I began to cry and Robbie was there to hold me close. He told me that I need to sit on the sunny side of things. Now my flight was at night. I honestly thought for a second that he forgot I was flying after dark, and was wanting me to sit on the sunny side of the plane. Silly, I know. I was tired though so sh!

I asked him what he meant, because as you can tell I was very confused. He told me that I needed to stay positive and happy. That I shouldn't leave with tears running down my face, but with a knowing smile that I'd be seeing him again soon. I had an extremely awesome first 10 days of the new year and I wanted to be able to come home from my trip and continue with that.

It's late - I know, but, I finally made my resolution. This year I want to start fresh. 2010 and 2011 were both great years for me, but, from 2010 I had a lot of emotional baggage that I carried into 2011 that weighed me down. I also piled on some new baggage within the year 2011. Thankfully, I've finally been able to shake it all off. I'm not sure how I did it, but I do know that I couldn't have done it without Robbie by my side.

So! To get to the point, my resolution this year is to sit on the sunny side of things. I'm staying true to myself, strong, positive, and will be embracing life with a smile on my face. I'm ready for all the challenges and amazing adventures 2012 has to offer me. I made a promise to Robbie before I left to do these things, which is why I found it suitable to go on and make them my resolution for this year. I am very confident, and positive as of right now. That alone makes me so happy.

I also have made goals for myself that I plan to write on my mirror so I 1. wont forget and 2. so I can check them off as I "score". The first goal I set for myself is to get my b-e-a-utiful Canon T2i. I love the camera I have now but if I'm being honest, I've definitely grown out of it. I use a Canon Powershot SD 1400 for everything that I do, yes including my photoshoots, and I am in major need of an upgrade! My goal is to get the T2i before April because I have a scheduled Wedding to take pictures of in the beginning of that month. The camera I have now DEFINITELY wont cut it for that.

My other goal is to get my drivers license. I've had my permit for 2 years now, (3 years in October if I, for some reason, STILL have it.) I'll be 18 in June and I'm craving freedom so bad. I want to be able to drive myself places and I can't if I still have my permit! So, when I'm 18, I plan on being able to afford insurance (which is why I still have a permit, damn insurance costs too much.) and drive away in the sunset!

That and be able to go to see Robbie in Canada at least once this year. And there you have it! I'm very happy with all this and it feels nice to get it all out even if no one reads it. I don't really know how many people or really who would read this, but whoever you are - thanks. Hopefully you didn't find me too boring :P

One last thing.... amazingly, this being only my second night home, I'm doing quite well with being away from Robbie. I miss him soo much, but again I made a promise! and will be keeping it<3

Goodnight all :)
<3 Coral