It does not have to be as grand as the sun setting or rising. It can be as simple as a single “Hello” leading into casual conversation.
Be easy.
Because you’re living those small moments now.
-Nimbles
It does not have to be as grand as the sun setting or rising. ![January 29:The people from all walks of my life, I want to take this moment to say thank you. Thank you for everything you have done for me. Even if we don’t talk anymore, I want you to know that everyone one of you influenced me someway, so thank you for pushing me to the better character I am today. Today though, marks an important date to me. Not only is it my birthday but today, one year ago, I made a promise to myself to do more of what makes me happy and ever since then, everything around me started to change… To focus strictly on my own happiness, it allowed me to try all these new things, go on so many adventures (I still can’t believe I managed to be apart of) and most importantly brought back my optimism in life. 2011 was an amazing year for me and when I look back to all the adventures and struggles I’ve been through and with all the people I crossed paves with, I just want to cry. One year ago if you were to tell me I was going to change this much and do all the things I did, I would laugh and question if you had the right Kevin Cuong Nguyen… I use to be uncomfortable with the unknown. I use to be shy meeting new faces. I use to be lost with my life. Now, I feel unstoppable, outgoing, and driven. I mean I’m not this amazing person going far in life, yet. In order to start my journey, I first had to focus on a better attitude about things so I dedicated 2011 to restoring my mind to a more happier state and along the way I was fortunate enough to discover what I really want to do with my life. Now, it’s a new year with new beginnings so now comes a new promise, to take control over my life >:)
I have slipped and caught myself going back and forth with tasks from small to big. Now I’m going to push my limits and work on having a better self-discipline. I have a plan. I have the passion. Now the last thing I need is to get my lazy ass up and doing stuff; going places. Yes 2012, I, WILL TAKE CONTROL OVER MY LIFE! I can do it and I will do it. Just you watch… :] Kevin C. NguyenYOLO](http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lylmhjDPYo1qa4htpo1_500.jpg)
January 29:
The people from all walks of my life, I want to take this moment to say thank you. Thank you for everything you have done for me. Even if we don’t talk anymore, I want you to know that everyone one of you influenced me someway, so thank you for pushing me to the better character I am today. Today though, marks an important date to me. Not only is it my birthday but today, one year ago, I made a promise to myself to do more of what makes me happy and ever since then, everything around me started to change… To focus strictly on my own happiness, it allowed me to try all these new things, go on so many adventures (I still can’t believe I managed to be apart of) and most importantly brought back my optimism in life. 2011 was an amazing year for me and when I look back to all the adventures and struggles I’ve been through and with all the people I crossed paves with, I just want to cry. One year ago if you were to tell me I was going to change this much and do all the things I did, I would laugh and question if you had the right Kevin Cuong Nguyen… I use to be uncomfortable with the unknown. I use to be shy meeting new faces. I use to be lost with my life. Now, I feel unstoppable, outgoing, and driven. I mean I’m not this amazing person going far in life, yet. In order to start my journey, I first had to focus on a better attitude about things so I dedicated 2011 to restoring my mind to a more happier state and along the way I was fortunate enough to discover what I really want to do with my life. Now, it’s a new year with new beginnings so now comes a new promise, to take control over my life >:)
I have slipped and caught myself going back and forth with tasks from small to big. Now I’m going to push my limits and work on having a better self-discipline. I have a plan. I have the passion. Now the last thing I need is to get my lazy ass up and doing stuff; going places. Yes 2012, I, WILL TAKE CONTROL OVER MY LIFE! I can do it and I will do it. Just you watch… :]
Kevin C. Nguyen
YOLO
Champagne Showers (R3HAB Remix)
I wake up this morning with a phone call from Michelle telling me to check for her missing ID in my car. I walk outside, half awake, to see my car all trolled out. All I hear is “You mad bro?” I turn and see Michelle and Jenna now sprinting after me and splattering whip cream all over my face. What a awesome surprise, I got trolled on… D: hahahha they got me good. They are so amazing and I’m so lucky to have such thoughtful people like them in my life<3 THANK YOU FOR THE BIRTHDAY SURPRISE!!!! >:]
Kevin C. Nguyen
YOLO
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As I’m driving along PCH, I roll down my window and in comes a comforting scent, the beach. Sniff-sniff. Sniff-sniff. The teasing smell of salty water goodness, cheap acidic suntan lotion, and burning charcoals on barbeque grills leave my nose sniffing for more. I can already feel the sand in between my toes. It’s like I’m back at my home town.
I haven’t been to the beach since 2 summers ago. I love the beach, the beach is my spot! It’s where I could always go recharge my inner energy while have a blast at the same time. Today when I opened my front door to get the mail, this wave of heat rushed in and onto me and I said to myself, today would be a nice day to go to the beach... Then I asked myself. Why not then? I am off today… Immediately after I finish lunch, put on some board shorts (oh how nice it feels to wear these again!), and eagerly get into my car and drive down Brookhurst Street. After I park and walk down the main street towards the pier, I look around to the shops, restaurants, and people all over wearing board shorts / bikinis; something clicks. I feel strangely at home and that’s when I realized my old beach bum side came out. I am not gonna lie, I really miss these days so much. I’m totally a white washed Asian in disguise… Seeing all the surfers, volley ball players, and beach cruisers really showed so much life here today at the beach (when I thought it’s winter and it’ll be dead) and I wish I could be more apart of this. I feel, alive to be here. I then ask myself, where have I been…?
I’ve missed having sand in all the wrong places :P
Kevin C. Nguyen
YOLO
Ocean Avenue—Yellowcard
Memory Lane <3 :]
“When things in your life seem, almost too much to handle,
When 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class
and had some items in front of him.
When the class began, wordlessly,
He picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar
And proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students, if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured
them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open Areas between the golf balls.
He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous ‘yes.’
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively
filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
‘Now,’ said the professor, as the laughter subsided,
‘I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things - family,
children, health, Friends, and Favorite passions –
Things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, Your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car.
The sand is everything else —The small stuff.
‘If you put the sand into the jar first,’ He continued,
there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff,
You will never have room for the things that are important to you.
So…
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Play With your children.
Take time to get medical checkups.
Take your partner out to dinner.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
‘Take care of the golf balls first —
The things that really matter.
Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled
‘I’m glad you asked’.
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem,
There’s always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.’
Life’s better in board shorts :)
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