Category: personalblog

HAPPY WORLD OCEAN DAY

Today is world ocean day. A day where we to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean. I know to a lot of people this day is not important, but for someone like me who has found a new love for the ocean. Ever since I went diving, it started to mean a lot more than just a day to celebrate. It’s a day to remind us that we need to keep our ocean clean to protect the life in it.

I went diving again today and I had so much fun just admiring the coral reefs and little tiny school of fishes, discovering life just as I am.  This made me happy, but there was one thing that caught my eyes and that was a tin soda bottle. It hurt seeing that in someone else ‘s home god knows how many fish get caught in these bottles and died. I don’t want to write a long blog, but I just want to remind you on WORLD OCEAN DAY. To Keep the ocean clean and do not litter. Even if it’s on the street, because when we litter on the streets, our rubbish gets into the drain and goes straight to the ocean.  I also want to remind you not to touch the life in our ocean when you go diving or snorkeling, especially regarding our turtles. Another note HAPPY WORLD OCEAN DAY.

“KEEP IT CLEAN KEEP IT LIVING!”

Don’t be a pessimist be an optimist

The scariest thing is forgetting why I started in the first place.

This thought came to me, and I reflected and the times. I have heard the quote: “when you feel like quitting, remember why you started.” I guess that triggered something in me, because what if I lose sight of why I started. You see, sometimes I wonder what I would be like when I accomplish all my dreams.  Would I forget my reason for starting? Would I get lost in all the glitter and gold?

For me, it is a great accomplishment to achieve all my dreams, but at the same time, there is an eerie voice that keeps me wondering. When I get to the top, will I forget the bottom?  And it is all up to me. I despised the thought of forgetting where I started and why I started. I have read quotes, listened to songs, poems, and speeches that keep telling me that as things change, so do people. I guess in some way that is true and it’s for the best. Yet the thought of change scares me, since you can either change for better or worse.

That is where forgetting why I started comes in. I believe if I remember why I started, there is a small chance of me changing for the worst. Don’t get me wrong, change is not a bad thing. It is that there are two sides and a thin line. To be honest, I don’t want to lose sight of why I started, because it is my motivation.

If I forget why I started 
Remember me
If I lose sight of my dream
Show me the painting 
I keep at my feet 
If I show fear 
Remind me it is okay to weep 
Just let me not forget why I started
I plead. 
©️ Anita Johnson

I know this is not my normal update, but I am stepping out of my little box and sharing some of my thoughts. Let me know what you think about it? I also add a short poem to it. Hope you have a great day, and thank you for reading. Lots of love.

Don’t be a pessimist, be an optimist