The power of love is inevitably strong. But as it slowly fades you start to forget what that person really means to you, the substance is diluted. You stop caring just because you have the security that she’s always going to be there for you. But that’s no excuse, don’t get too comfortable. And that’s where relationships start to get rocky, no effort is being put in and the effort is not equally balanced. At the end of the day, you have to realize that she’s not always going to be here. You stop trying, you stop treating her like she means something to you. And that’s how love fades, that’s why you have to keep that love alive. Don’t let your relationship become mundane. When was the last time you actually showed her you care? You can’t keep taking the fact that she’s been here all along for granted, so act quick before you lose something great to the next guy that comes along.

Just a friendly reminder.

Today marks the 25th year that my parents have been together. Actually today is July 1st now, so YESTERDAY was their 25th anniversary haha. My dad gave me a long lecture today when I told him to take my mom on a date. He said

“Only “Americans” date and celebrate silly anniversaries. The reason they have anniversaries is to stay together long enough so they can brag to others how long they’ve been together. They want others to envy them for what they have rather than love each other humbly and wholeheartedly. Everyday should be an anniversary, just like how everyday should be mother’s day or father’s day or Cindy’s day. You have to appreciate each others presence everyday because they might not be there the next anniversary for you to finally show your appreciation. Marriage is all about compromise and struggle. There will be arguments, bickering, nagging, complaining, and times where you will want to give up. Every single day is a battle and you cannot let your guard down. You must remember to find somebody with potential in the long run not just for a fun time, because the fun will have to end eventually. There is no such thing as a “happily ever after” if both partners don’t work together to create it.”

I feel like I get a lot of my maturity from my parents and their lectures. It’s funny what Buddhism can do to your mind. My dad gets all his wise words from our religion and I need to read more about it lol .

On that note, Happy 8 months to me and Carlo :) hahaha

If you’re just going to break up. I don’t understand some couples today. In love for 2-3 months out of love the next day? Infatuation-Learn the word, embrace it, understand it and use it. Know the difference between love and infatuation. It just irks me these days when middle school and high school kids just throw the word around as if it’s a toy to play with. There is no such thing as love at first sight, or falling for someone. It’s just phrases that movies and the media have created to give us hopes and dreams of finding that special someone. Loving someone…TRULY loving someone…takes a lot of work and if you don’t wish to work it out when times get rough, why did you start in the first place? It’s like sculpting a piece of art. Are you going to give up when your hands start to cramp or are you going to finish and see what beautiful creations you can make? Patience is key. Take things slow and please stop with the “forever” crap.