If you know me, you would know that the last several months have not been the easiest. 

Actually, it feels like the roughest time I’ve had in probably a few years. 

This includes things in my personal life, as well as work related – family and also regarding my own health. So it’s safe to say that things all around just weren’t looking up for me at the time. 

But what I’ve come to realize is that, it’s going to be okay.

I’ve made a promise to myself to have a more optimistic outlook on life due to recent events with a close loved one. Now, I’ve never been a pessimist per say, I would say that I’m more so of a realist. 

I try to look at situations at face value, and see it how it really is without sugar coating it. Though sometimes I tend to lean towards seeing the worst case scenario .. depending on what the case may be.  Because of past mistakes that I’ve made (and trust me, I’ve made lots) or perhaps being too young or naive – it has made me realize that it’s better to be prepared with the worst case scenario and then it not happen, than be surprised by an outcome that didn’t even cross my mind. At least, that’s the way I think anyways.

At the end of the day, I know that I’m truly blessed & have a lot to be thankful for. And sometimes we just need a reminder of this, as we get so caught up in our day to day lives and the hustle and bustle that we forget the simple things.

So here is my reminder to myself:

I have God looking out for me, a family who unconditionally loves me, friends who’re continually supportive of all that I do … What more could I really ask for? 

& Here is my reminder to all of you,

” I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing.
Through every dark night, there’s a brighter day after that. 
So no matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out. 
Keep ya head up … and handle it ” 

( Okay okay, this may be a quote from Tupac, however I found it quite fitting with the theme of this post, so just go along with it, alright? )

With Love,
 Murs xx