Something to Draw A Little Smile

Justin Gomez - Selena Bieber

 

I’ve Learned

I've learned -
that you cannot make someone love you.
All you can do is
be someone who can be loved.
The rest is up to them.

I've learned -
that no matter how much I care,
some people just don't care back.

I've learned -
that it takes years to build up trust,
and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned -
that it's not what you have in your life

I've learned -
that you can get by on charm
for about fifteen minutes.
After that, you'd better know something.

I've learned -
that you shouldn't compare
yourself to the best others can do
but to the best you can do.

I've learned -
that it's not what happens to people
that's important. It's what they do about it.

I've learned -
that no matter how thin you slice it,
there are always two sides.

I've learned -
that it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be

I've learned -
that it's a lot easier
to react than it is to think.

I've learned -
that you should always leave
loved ones with loving words.
It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned -
that you can keep going
long after you think you can't.

I've learned -
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.

I've learned -
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.

I've learned -
that heroes are the people
who do what has to be done
when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.

I've learned -
that learning to forgive takes practice.

I've learned -
that there are people who love you dearly,
but just don't know how to show it.

I've learned -
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned -
that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned -
that sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down
will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned -
that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.

I've learned -
that just because someone doesn't love you
the way you want them to doesn't mean
they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned -
that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you've had
and what you've learned from them
and less to do with how many
birthdays you've celebrated.

I've learned -
that you should never tell a child
their dreams are unlikely or outlandish.
Few things are more humiliating, and
what a tragedy it would be
if they believed it.

I've learned -
that your family won't always
be there for you. It may seem funny,
but people you aren't related to
can take care of you and love you
and teach you to trust people again.
Families aren't biological.

I've learned -
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you
every once in a while
and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned -
that it isn't always enough
to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn
to forgive yourself.

I've learned -
that no matter how bad
your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned -
that our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned -
that just because two people argue,
it doesn't mean they don't love each other
And just because they don't argue,
it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned -
that sometimes you have to put
the individual ahead of their actions.

I've learned -
that we don't have to change friends
if we understand that friends change.

I've learned -
that two people can look
at the exact same thing
and see something totally different.

I've learned -
that there are many ways of falling
and staying in love.

I've learned -
that no matter the consequences,
those who are honest with themselves
get farther in life.

I've learned -
that your life can be changed
in a matter of hours
by people who don't even know you.

I've learned -
that even when you think
you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help.

I've learned -
that writing, as well as talking,
can ease emotional pains.

I've learned -
that the paradigm we live in
is not all that is offered to us.

I've learned -
that credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned -
that the people you care most about in life
are taken from you too soon.

I've learned -
that although the word "love"
can have many different meanings,
it loses value when overly used.

I've learned -
that it's hard to determine
where to draw the line
between being nice and
not hurting people's feelings
and standing up for what you believe.

Places I Wish to Visit Before I Die (Part I)

Since I was very young, I've been into geography thing. What I enjoy the most about learning this subject is that it lets you know about the world. I still remember I had to memorize names of countries, their locations on the map, capitals, national anthems, currencies, official languages and everything. While other kids hated this task so much, I didn't. Seriously, I enjoy getting to know about other countries. Through this interest, I happen to know more about some places in this world - I mean the most wonderful and adorable ones. I wish upon a star that someday I would be able to visit them.........Here are my dreamlands in random:

Macchu Picchu, Peru

I prefer to visit places which combine the natural beauty and historical heritage. Macchu Picchu appeals me so much in this case. It is a fortress city of ancient Incas, located 2000 feet above the rumbling Urubamba River in Cuzco. This pre-Columbian ruins offer you an extraordinary beautiful setting.

Göreme Valley, Turkey 

Another remarkable God's creation. This spectacular rock sites is the most famous sight in Turkey's Cappadocia region. You can find painted cave-churches there and other rocks carved and decorated with elaborate Byzantine frescoes. I saw this place for the first time on a RPG entitled 'Shadow Hearts II: Covenant'. This place was very unique and I thought it was just imaginary. Later, I found it does exist on earth and I like it so much. I hope one day I would be flying in that hot-air balloon below...

 

Santorini, Greece

Santorini is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion dated back 3,600 years. The mild activity of the volcano after this major eruption has built up two small islands within the caldera, Palea and Nea Kameni visited by hundreds of people everyday during the tourist season. Volcanic landscape, gray and red beaches, dazzling white houses, terraces with panoramic sea views , stunning sunsets, wild fun, all blend in there. I guess this place would be perfect for couples :)

Florence and Venice, Italy

Old cities always have a magical attraction for me. As I stated that I like historical places, Florence and Venice would be in my dream places list. Florence is like 'the craddle of Renaissance'. Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house are some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. Meanwhile, Venice is undoubtedly famous for its lovely atmosphere - a Venetian lagoon held together by a series of canals . It has such a romantic charm which will make people wanna come there so badly.

Iguaçu Falls, Brazil-Argentina

If I manage to visit Brazil or Argentina, I will not miss this place. This waterfall is taller than Niagara and I guess more beautiful (as far as I just compare the pictures :p) Undoubtedly, Iguaçu is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. See its picture and tell me what do you think...

Do You Realize??

Look at these pictures and you may realize something...

 

This one made me lol :D

 and this one too :D :D

and one more :D :D :D