Before the Sunrise

I actually woke up really early this morning several hours before my alarm clock and made myself some coffee and breakfast... I went outside to my little herb garden and picked some fresh cilantro and made a scrambled egg sandwich. It is very unusual because I never wake up voluntarily before the sunrise unless I have to go to the hospital or to school.
My morning: A simple prayer of thanks and praise, breakfast and a cup of coffee, morning news, and the fading embers of last night's fire... what a great way to start the morning!

Fish Tank

I've been in my apartment for almost a year now, but my fish tank has been empty the entire time. I guess I haven't had the motivation to do anything with it until now. I recently went out with a couple friends and bought some fish for the tank. They are Gourami fish from Thailand, and the picture above is my actual tank. The tank is sitting in my living room, and sometimes, I just sit and stare at the fish swimming. It really calms me down from a long and rigorous day. I always look forward to coming home and feeding them. Once they sense my presence in the room, they all swim up to the glass to greet me. I am glad that I am appreciated :)

Puppy Love?

 

How do you know you like somebody? I mean like really like-like somebody and not just "puppy love." Wikipedia defines puppy love as: "an informal term for feelings of love between young people during childhood and adolescence, so-called for its resemblance to the adoring, worshipful affection of a puppy."

So how do you know when you really like somebody and when it's not just puppy love? 

Is it when you can't stop smiling when you see her? Is it when you feel a burning sensation or butterflies in your stomach when you're near her? Or is it when everything she says makes you laugh and smile? Or is it when you can't stand seeing her cry? Or is it when you can't seem to find the words to speak when you are near her? Or is it when you speak to her, you stutter? Or is it when you look out your window at the stars at night, you wish she were beside you leaning on your shoulder?

How do you know? "Love" or "Puppy Love?"

Just Some Thoughts

It is long past sunset, yet I sit here with a cup of hot chamomile tea and some light music playing in the background. Today was very relaxing. I woke up very early before the break of dawn to study for an exam. I was 15 minutes late to the exam, but it didn't bother me much. After class, I went and slept in the car for a few hours. Early in the evening, I met up with a few awesome people, and we drove off to dinner as the sun began to set. Why did God bring these people into my life? I think simply for the sake of laughs and smiles... but maybe more...
It was a pretty relaxing day. Now I'm in my warm room with my almost empty cup of chamomile and some light music in the background. I should be asleep-- why can't I stop thinking about it?

Content

I was talking to a friend today about being single on Valentine's Day. I am bold enough to say that I am content with being single. I am so busy with life that it doesn't seem to bother me like it bothers many other people... February 14th is coming up, yet I am still satisfied with spending time with friends and family. Hearts, teddy bears, flowers... I think I'm okay. I think I'll be fine... I think so.