Hiiiiii there!

Oh wow, okay, where do I begin?

Blogging for personal reasons is new to me since I write professionally. And when writing professionally, I usually would have an outline in my head (hahahahaha I definitely should write it down instead of depending on my unreliable brain). Or, use SEO writing techniques. If anyone from work is reading this, then, Hi. HAHA.

And I’m not used to sharing my innermost thoughts with anybody. But I don’t want to overshare because I’d like to keep an aura of mystery. #scorpiorisingthings

Well then, let’s start with what inspired me to do this and why I named my blog as such.

What Inspired Me To Do This

There are three reasons why I started this blog, and why I named it this way. 

Update 9/3/2023: It’s four now. LMAO. — Since I wrote this before September 2023.

The first is from the book: How to Be Perfect by Michael Schur.

Look, I’m no book reviewer, but this book is amazing. Or, since I’m a lifelong learner and I love learning about philosophy, I found the book educational, informative, and relevant to my life.

Anyway, Michael Schur discusses happiness in one chapter. 

But he proposes a better term to discuss “being human”: flourishing. He says that a flourishing person feels fulfilled and complete. And as he said, it’s more “impressive than a happy person.”

And I want to feel that way.

I no longer want my end goal in life to be just happy. A good friend of mine reminded me that our emotions and feelings change in a day; you’re not happy all day long or sad all day long. Unless, of course, you have a mental health condition, that’s a possibility. But, you get the gist. I want to feel fulfilled and like I’m flourishing every day, even if I don’t have an exact purpose in life for now.

The second reason that inspired me was this Reddit Life Pro Tips post. I’m a mess.

I am selective with organization and still need a personal Marie Kondo to fix my life. 

Although I don’t list everything as the LPT suggested, the post prompted me to write things I want to do. Some of them would be costly, but hey, at least I tried something other than just sitting down in front of my computer doing nothing.

Thirdly, my best friend inspired me to do this. Okay, I’ll be plugging her tarot services because she deserves more recognition, and you should avail of all her tarot card pull services. Honestly, you should, or else. If I were to describe her intuition and interpretations, this would be it:

((Yeah, you’ll see me post lots of GIFs because they also express how I feel or think.))

Anyway, going back, her tarot reading for me was uplifting in my journey to purpose. It reassured me that the light has been inside me all along. I don’t need to find it. It’s within me and I can shine my light on others!

Finally, I watched this show “The Bear” and Season 2 Episode 7 (AKA Forks AKA truly one of the best episodes of this anxiety-inducing TV show of all time) is one of the most beautiful episodes in TV history. 

Without spoiling it, one of the characters (Richie) is in search of purpose. He still believes he doesn’t know what it is. Let’s just say that things turn out well for him. And I hope that one day, I can be like Richie at the end of the episode too.

Why Am I Doing This?

That’s the same question I ask myself when I’m doing something stupid or wrong, at least what I believe is stupid or wrong, then fuck up. But seriously, why am I doing this?

Honestly, I’m sick and tired of thinking that my life would change if I sit down and do nothing. Sometimes, I’d like to believe I’m in a movie where my life would magically be different in an instant. It’s like I’m waiting for a teleporter or fairy godparent to show up and say, “Hey! Guess what, your life will change now!”

((Check in with me if this is still the case in a few weeks. Although I had a surge of energy wanting to do things, I could decide NOT TO PURSUE this. I’m not looking for an accountability buddy by any means, but I’d rather do this myself. So, expect to change my stance on certain activities, and that I will depend on my energy levels.))

Unfortunately, life doesn’t work this way. You’re expected to move your butt from your chair and do something. That’s why I’m now open to trying things that will make my life better.

Plus, it gives me a chance to connect with others and hopefully new people.

How Am I Going to Do This?

I heaved a sigh when I typed this because while I have everything listed, I realize that I’m going to overwhelm myself. But I can take it one step at a time.

I have a list of things I want to pursue and crossed one bullet point off since I’m in the middle of doing it. Keep an eye on my next few blog posts. 😉

What Else to Expect from This Blog?

My blog won’t be about just Doing Things. 

As I said, my plan is to explore and see if anything sparks within me. I might do one thing more than once to know if this is aligned with my long-term goals. Plus, it just means I’m interested in pursuing this certain activity or hobby.

My next blog would be about my habits and honestly, I think it’s necessary to discuss that. It’s how you might understand (or not, idc), how I could still juggle work and my hobbies.

Adios for Now

Oh god, the Philippines’ first colonizer will hate me for saying that. But I don’t care. ((We should all be given reparations to be fucking honest. C’mon Spain, America, and Japan let us travel visa-free or work and live without any restrictions!!!)) 

Anyway! I’ll eventually update this blog with my adventures in finding my purpose. Or, honing my skills. Either way, I hope that you stick with me throughout this journey!

Till next time, dudes!