I currently use Pen and Paper. That’s it. What does this mean? As the saying goes, a picture worth a thousand words.
First, I used coloured pen. I bought the cheapest reusable pack. So I switched one coloured pen to another.
Second, I used premium paper. This paper is rarely used. When I have time, I used the paper to write calligraphy or make some artworks. Combine Coloured Pen and Premium Paper gives a colourful calligraphy quotes. Doing Faux Calligraphy takes time, patience and perseverance.
Hopefully, I can buy some calligraphy materials in the future for self improvement.
Today is January 7. It’s been many days since New Year. The reason why I’m writing today because I’m practicing my writing. Writing is an everyday consistency skills. Today, I will share with you what I learned about Faux Calligraphy.
Since 2015, I slowly searched for one font to practice. There are fancy and beautiful fonts I cannot write. Currently, I don’t have a budget to buy some calligraphy materials.
I just used what i currently have. I’m saving money to some more calligraphy materials in the future.
I practiced Faux Calligraphy.
Calligraphy is used only pen and paper. That’s it. You see this font i used in the past few days. I made the quote colourful with each words. Faux calligraphy is simple to do.
First, I wrote in handwriting script. Second, create line between each letter. Lastly, the hardest part is shade. I can do one quote in faux calligraphy, once a day.
Shading for me is hassle. This takes patience in writing process. But the result is colourful to look at.
Eventually, I will master Faux Calligraphy and learn the next new font.
When there’s a problem that I don’t want to handle, I prefer to go back to comfort zone. Comfort zone seems safe and warm. But staying there too much can make me mushy like mash potato. So I’ve done some activity that relates the secret of change.
A quote by Socrates
-Practice Gratitude
People say practice gratitude every day can make you a better person. It’s true. I tried this 28 days straight. I feel a bit better about myself. For now, I practice gratitude sometimes. I prefer to write a gratitude using a notebook because it’s different to write than typing.
-One activity that I do every weekends
In a world full of buildings and smoke, especially singles are not allowed in EDSA. I craved for fun and entertainment. I took some time to take a photo of animals especially goats. Other animals are good, but… The cats like to run away. The dogs are approaching me to the point I need more practice in animal photography. (P.S I’ll post some goat photos here in fb page and ig soon)
-One Continuous Project
Before I took a short course in baking. 7 days. Almost every Saturday. Right now, I’m still a newbie in baking. My current project is making a loaf of bread. Why? I don’t know what baking recipe I can do every week. I cannot make a cake. That’s not practical. So why not bread loaf. Bread loaf is a common snack to eat. I’ll post my bread loaf journey blog in the future.
Lastly, building something new takes time. Go for it. Just take Action.
(P.S If you’re interested with my written quotes, you can like my facebook page and follow me on instagram #mqtc. I post my written quotes almost everyday. )
This ebook is one of my wish list. Since it has audiobook. Sometimes Philosophy sounds boring but there’s some teachings that can apply in real life. Like learn how to think.)
Reading Books from time to time is good. When I’m busy I prefer to listened to audiobooks especially waiting for a long time inside MRT(Manila Metro Rail Transit System).
Back in 2016, I used to ride the MRT going to Cubao, Quezon City to attend a speech course. This speech course is only for 2 weeks on weekdays, morning. Whenever I’m inside in MRT, I’m bored. Some people are talking. Some people are quiet. All I hear is the noise of the train. Sometimes, I get to talk with my Mom. But other times, I have no one to talk to. I experienced commuting with my Mom or on my own.
I have an assignment on last day of my speech course. The Speech Teacher randomly picks a topic that is relatable to each of the student. Someone gets time management, health fitness, beauty, and so on. Mine, was goal. I noticed that each of the topic needs improvement for each of us.
Practical quotes is good to apply in real life!
Since I know, I suck at goal. After class, I went to National Bookstore somewhere in Cubao. I saw the book called
by Brain Tracy. I looked at the price thinking i don’t have a budget. Since I only bring what I need in Cubao. So when I commute back home. I order an audiobook version of Goals!
Honestly, I prefer to buy a audiobook first, then ebook and book. Books are fun to read when there’s sounds.
I always listen the goal audiobook for few days before I demo my speech. The cool thing about the speech course was that when I do the speech demo, there’s a video recorder. It’s good if my speech is better. In reality, I look on the wall when i hear my solo speech video.
As an introvert, when I’m in front of the stage, I have an alter ego of having different personality. At first, stage fright later on being comfortable. Too comfortable to the point I sway a lot from my hands. Just like being carefree.
In Goals Audiobook , written goal is the first step. Taking Action takes time and energy. I observed Brain Tracy’s voice. He sounds calm and speaks straightforward.
I accomplished a goal one step at the time. First, I passed the speech course with flying colours. Second, I post quote photos almost everyday. Third, last year I’ve done a cooking demo. Lastly, I improved my baking my bread.
Overall, if you don’t know where to start. Start by doing small steps. For example, starts listening the audiobook of Goals! by Brian Tracy. Listen the audio all over again. You’ll get a hint some of the sayings. If you prefer free stuff, you watch Brain Tracy’s on youtube.
“The Only Person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change” -carl rogers
1. Live the present moment
Busy lifestyle makes life goes black and white. Every 1 to 2 hours, alarm your clock. So that for 1 to 2 minutes, you can think of the present moment. Look at the sky, grass, building, people and your surroundings. Look and think your life. Reflect. After that, you’ll be productive.
2. Exercise with a purpose
Don’t do as you are instructed to do an english grammar exercise. Act as if you’re convinced to exercise.
Question:What is the biggest reason why you need to exercise?
3. Have Courage
Talking to People. Saying “No”. Waking up Early. Admit your Mistakes.
Be Responsible for your action.
But How? I have a daily activity.
Activity:Write a Daily Courage List.
For Example: (This can happen in real life)
Sept 22: I’m lost. I’ll asked a stranger. Starting, “Where is the grocery store?”
Sept 23: I’m afraid to asked question. Okay. I’ll write down my question and then I’ll ask.
Sept 24: Can you help me? “Nope! Washroom Emergency!” Then run.
Sept 25: In Bus station, someone shouts “Cubao” for 10 times, later on someone asked, “where will this bus go?”
Sept 26: A kid spilled a milk.
The adult said, “Oh no!”
The kid said, “Sorry”
Adult said, “Be careful, next time.” Then, wipes the spilled milk.
Sept 27: Wake up late? Calm down, look at the time, then do the necessary chores before going to school or work.
Sept 28: “Oops, the room is messy, but busy. Ask help, if you can.
4. Practice Gratitude
Gratitude is a way for you to say thankful on the wonderful things that happens to you.
Activity:Have a Gratitude notebook. Then, write every day. It takes 2 to 3 mins a day. If you do this for the entire year, you’ll have your own original book.
Examples:
1. I’m grateful that I ate warm breakfast from Mom today, because I’ll feel full and energetic
2. I’m grateful that today is sunny, because i can walk outside to see the nature.
5. Clean your Room
Change start by yourself, when you make a decision you can follow. Try this.
Activity: Morning-clean room for 30 mins
Evening-clean room for 30 mins
You can use a timer. Think of this as a pressure cooking test from Masterchef USA, but in cleaning department.
In summary, start simple activities to change yourself. You can become a better person.
If you like what you read, comment below of what you think.
There are words which people avoid, and probably you feel as well. The words such as Failure, Embassing, Disappointing, Frustration and Undecided.
It’s better enjoy life and not be awkward, right?
Here’s a quote photo of the day to motivate you.
The secret of success is constancy to purpose ~Benjamin Disraeli
If you fall, get up. If you fail, try again. If you succeed, treat yourself a meal.
For example,
1. Fail: The exam you need to pass
Plan: create simple step.
-Option 1: learn on your own
-Option 2: asked someone expert on that subject to teach you.
-Option 3: create a realistic schedule. You can adjust and tweak as you go along the way
Action: think of the best options and do the work.
2. Problem: Weight problems
Fail: on and off exercise routine
Cause: It’s too hard. Complicated.
Plan: The question is… What is your weight goal? Healthy lifestyle? Or do you want to look good?
-Option 1: watch motivation video about exercise in youtube.
-Option 2: go to gym and hire a trainer to help you achieve your goal. You can start by simple exercise.
The question is.. are you committed to have healthy and exercise lifestyle?
-Option 3: There’s an exercise app that let’s you exercise for 7 mins. You can download in android or ios. You can exercise everyday or 3 times a week.
-Option 4: Be aware the food you eat. (They say eating junk food is not good for your health. But i believe whatever you eat, try to have a balance lifestyle. A little bit of everything. Not too much and not too little)
-Option 5: Create a schedule. (I have a story. Sometimes, i practiced yoga. Not consistent. But i continue to exercise anyway. I told someone that i do yoga as a hobby. So the advice i was given for consistency is that i can practice yoga 3 times a week. From Monday, Wednesday and Friday. That’s it. I tried but it’s hard. I get lazy. I feel sleepy. If i exercise too much, i’ll eat a lots of food. Why exercise? So many excuses in my head. But i still remember that advice. I thought myself, if i exercise 3 times a week, will i change? The only practical exercise i can do is walk 10 mins everyday. It simple yet effective.
Action: Look at the best options. You can come up your own. Then, do your work.
If you read my facebook page, i’m not consistent in posting daily quote. I sometimes post everyday. But there are times, i stopped. The cycle repeats.
The difference is I never stopped. I hope you don’t stop and keep on going to the goal and dream you want to achieve.
For me, i’m super thankful that there are people who read the quotes i shared.
Overall, keep going when you fall. When you continue trial and errors, you can succeed in life.
If you read this blog, comment below of what you think. 🙂
Helen Hayas said “The expert at anything was once a beginner”.
This quote makes sense. But how can you be an expert? You have to start somewhere. You start as an amateur and level one in the game. I started a facebook page as “Motivation quotes thru calligraphy” to share and help everyone to read on what I write quotes everyday. I like the idea of reminding someone that there’s a small candle in every dark tunnel you’re in.
Becoming an expert sounds hard. So I’ll give an example. Are you familiar with the anime named Naruto?
Anime: Naruto from wallpapercave.com
Naruto is a 12-year old ninja and former prankster who dreams to become a Hokage in his ninja village, so that people will notice him. Imagine a kid who lose his parents, being ignored by his fellow villagers and no one to talk to. He was told he was destined to fail. A troublemaker who doesn’t think of people of bringing him down. Naruto’s comfort is to eat ramen during night time. Naruto said “The road is not easy”. If you want something, you have to work hard. Every time he failed,he tries again and again. Every time he meets and fight people, Naruto shatters their perspective about being genius and failure. The story is full of roller coaster ride. Eventually, Naruto became a master of his own fate.
I learned a lot from Naruto. He never gives up in his dream. Even when people told him it’s pointless. He is consistent even when he fails and succeed in his ninja mission.
Do not be afraidof making mistakes. It’s part of the process. A process of what could not work. You have to try again and again. Taking action is better than over thinking.
The road is not easy and rough. You’ll face mixed emotion of being happy, sad, disappointed. You have to be uncomfortable for you to grow as a person. There was a time where I didn’t post quote for a day in facebook and instagram. It’s hard to make a habit to post everyday. Currently, I’m still learning on how to be consistent in posting a pic per day.
If you’re not sure of what you want to do next, you can try to do other activities. For example, writing, play sports, draw, paint, read books, talk to people. Think of the things that will help you grow. Never stop learning. Every day changes a lot.
In short, you have to start from the bottom to climb like the expert you want to achieve.
This quote makes sense. But how can you be an expert? You have to start somewhere. You start as an amateur and level one in the game. I started a facebook page as 
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