Don't Settle

Leather jacket: ZARA; Silk blouse dress: Wilfred (similar here); Boots: Aldo

I used to make a lot of short term goals when I was younger but as I grew up I kind of strayed away from doing this. But recently I've stirred up motivation to start setting realistic goals that I want to achieve and I plan on reminding myself by writing them down where I can see them. I came across this article with some very useful tips:

1) Write your goals down

2) Set short term milestones

3) Be specific

4) Measure actions as well as progress

5) Start with just one goal

6) Schedule in time for your goals

7) Set goals you actually want to achieve

I'm really ADHD as a person and I've never enjoyed staying still, literally. Therefore, I'm going to use that to my advantage and make sure that I am making progress and advancing in my life. 

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Put your money where your mouth is

Leather jacket & cropped top: Forever 21; Shorts: American Apparel; Sneakers: Keep

As things get busy and hectic, I sometimes forget that relationship is most important. I need to be reminded of how much He loves me and how His love is enough for any circumstance. I should never be complacent. Words will only affect me if my heart believes it and out of your heart, your mouth speaks; therefore, I'm going to work on my heart and speak only words of life to myself until I believe it.  I won't make myself an easy target to the enemy. I will water down his ammo and move in the opposite spirit. 

When you are worried and anxiously searching for the right answer you won't get what you're looking for. Understand His heart and He will guide and lead you to where you need to go. 

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You can unwrap your gifting, but character is built

Denim Jacket: Mom's; Dress: ZARA; Fur collar: Aritzia

The struggle comes right before breakthrough so don't give up just yet. If you feel like you've exhausted everything you know, then success will be just around the corner. 

I feel like I'm just starting to get into the cycle - breakthrough, then struggle, breakthrough, then struggle again. But each time the breakthrough is bigger and each time the struggle makes me stronger. I know I'm being shaped and I'm learning to lean not on my own understanding but to really surrender myself. It's reassuring to know that someone's got my back. And I'm gonna walk right through that new door around the corner.

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Celebrate

Just some things I've been up to in the last little while. Celebrated my birthday simply this year with a few close friends. Also food and more food.

You are not a fortress, you are breaking down fortresses

Cardigan: T. Babaton; Sheer shirt from random boutique; Shorts: Charlotte Russe; Boots: Locale

Events certainly took a turn during this week, but life just keeps getting better and better. I received breakthrough in two areas of my life and I would have never been able to imagine these things happening, even just a year ago. I took down two birds with one stone. Never in my life have I felt so sure of things. I've received another part of the picture and I am 100% positive that this is the direction I want to head towards. I realized that my wants may not always be His will for me, but if I go with the plan He has for me, things will work together for my good in the end. I need to involve Him in my dreams and goals, because doing things only for the sake of personal gain will get me no where. I need to keep in mind that everything I do should be to glorify Him in order to shine the truth. I just know the devil is trembling with fear because I'm starting to realize who I am and stepping towards my destiny. I honestly can't even explain how clearly the pieces of the puzzle fell into place; my eyes were opened and I understood the reasons for past events. But I still need to be on my toes at all times, I know from experience that during the highest points in life are when the enemy will try to knock you down. However, each time it gets easier than the last; my shield is getting stronger and I know that, soon, I'll be able to brush those attacks off like it's a piece of cake. I'm standing here ready to receive my inheritance. 

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I know the end of the story

Faux fur coat & elbow-patched sweater: ZARA; Black denim: J Brand; Heels: Forever 21; Hat: H&M

Today was so windy - kept having to chase after my hat that kept flying away. Not fun, but kind of funny. 

"The fight isn't with the devil, the fight is with you."

Sometimes I feel like there's so many sides of me that I don't even know myself. (Don't worry I'm not schizophrenic haha) I've always thought I've had a mild case of ADHD since I can hardly ever stay still and my thoughts constantly jump from one thing to another - like how I'm thinking of changing the topic..now. Well anyway, one thing for sure is that even if the environment around me is changing, I, myself, don't want to be transformed. I will stand strong in the things I believe in and not be influenced. I realize this is kind of contradictory to the few sentences I just wrote previously, but what I want to say is that my attitudes and behaviours may change over time, but my faith won't. I'm gonna keep running this race because I know the ending and I know the prize will be waiting for me. 

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Be ready to change all the time

Peach blazer: Forever 21; Top: Style&Co; Green pants + studded cuff: H&M; Nude pumps: Guess

I like how there's still a bit of light after I get off classes and I no longer have to transit home in the pitch black darkness. And I decided to try some pastel colour blocking since spring is near.

Even though I just enjoyed a trip to LA during my break, I don't feel rested enough. However, I'm ready to face life with a new perspective and stir up motivation for school, work and everything else. I had some good reminders this week and after my period of downs in the past while, I finally feel like I'm starting to step back up on my feet again. Deception is the last thing I want in my life; therefore, I'm going to strive to live in simplicity. Things really aren't that complicated and I won't let lies take over my mind. I won't listen to thoughts that aren't my own and I don't need to become something I already am. I don't need to be afraid of going to back to the old me. Even if I turn my back on Him, He is always chasing me and wanting me to take back my destiny. If He isn't keeping track of my past, then I shouldn't either. 

"If you don't take the risk, you will never know if you were right or wrong."

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