86,400 Seconds to Say...

"God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you?" -William A. Ward

"We are so often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way. Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don't overlook it." -Author Unknown

"The aim of life is appreciation; there is no sense in not appreciating things; and there is no sense in having more of them if you have less appreciation of them." -Gilbert Keith Chesterton

I had a lot to say on what those people said, but honestly, I think the meaning is quite self-evident- we don't take enough time to say thanks. Makes you think doesn't it? Now that you realize you just had 86,400 seconds to tell someone you appreciated them today but probably didn't. So instead of writing my typical entry about all my insecurites and complaints, I've decided that I'd take the time at this moment, here&now, to tell a few people thanks.

To...
Jessie thanks for inspiring me to write this entry in the first place, and more importantly, thanks for always being there to remind me that everything is going to be okay and that God is the one in charge of things(:

Rebecca thanks for dealing with all my crazy mood swings and always filling me up with positive-ness and good-ness!

Sandra thanks for always being there for me. I know I'm not always the best friend and at many times judgemental and cranky but thanks for always accepting me and unconditionally loving me!(:

Connie thanks for always listening to my issues and being the big sis I can turn to for everything. And also, thanks for being goofy and unique(: genuineness is so refreshing!

Yeontae thanks for basically texting me everyday to say good morning and always remembering everything I say even when it's not that important! Thank you so much for all your caring.

Andy thanks for being there for me in those really tough days. Even though we don't talk much these days, thanks so much anyway.

Bria thanks for being so cheery and fun to talk with. You're the happy face that keeps me bright and beaming (:

Marco thanks for being such a good dongseng. Always asking, "How are you doing sis?" And making me smile and things!

Audry thanks for being real with me. Not taking my crap and just telling me the truth even when I don't want to hear it. It takes a good friend to say that.

Grace thanks for just sharing your feelings and telling me all those things. Its really given me a different perspective about the way people think and you've helped me see things in a different way.

Kevin C thanks for having been such a good friend. I remember when you called everyday when I was on that summer camp last year. Helped me feel not so scared I think. I never said it... but I mean it, so there you have it. I've missed talking to you lately by the way.

Peter thanks for being a good oppa to me. I'm really glad I got to know you this year. Thanks for calling up and staying updated with me and thanks also for helping me understand some of those questions I had about God and such things.

Penn thanks. I'm not exactly sure how to put it. But thanks for just existing? I feel like maybe we don't say a lot to each other these days or any days really, but somehow we can still be really good friends. Because it's like there doesn't have to be an excessive amount of words exchanged to understand how the other is feeling. I'm not sure the feeling is mutual or anything but thanks for being penn :)

Elise thanks for always believing in me. Best friends. Forever &Always. Period.<3

Young thanks for being so encouraging! We still need to get to know each other better and everything, but thanks for those times of real encouragement. I really appreciate it.

Basically, I'm just saying I'm really glad I have you in my life.

"Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it." Ralph Marston

"Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I may not forget you." -William Arthur

God sure has blessed me. I'm pretty darn lucky.