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Since the eighth and final season of @hbo’s @gameofthrones is almost upon us, I thought it would be fun to draw some cards. To my surprise, I drew these three (my deck was shuffled thoroughly and I split the deck into three). I got Jon as the Emperor, The Night King as Judgement, and Daenerys as the Empress. Sounds like a premonition of what’s about to happen. This made me so much more hyped for it! 🐉 #GameOfThrones #tarot

So I was gonna brave the wind chills and icy roads earlier today but only 20 steps in (or out lol), I decided to call an Uber. The snowstorm and freezing wind will persist until Friday. Weather Canada has issued several Extreme Cold Warnings. Stay safe, everyone. Remember to layer and wear winter boots. If not necessary, don’t go out. There have been more than 100 accidents so far. I don’t wanna slip and fall again and you wouldn’t either. #ONStorm

Less than an hour to go here in the East Coast before we ring in the new year. Here’s to an amazing 2019! #NYE

Day 24. 1 Day to go before Christmas. Tea: Fireside Mocha (Fruit Infusion) Christmas is here once again May the joyful spirit lift all your sorrows and pain And no matter where you may be I hope you are overflowing with glee May your heart be filled with love and peace Let all the negativity and hatred cease For this time is about sharing happiness and absolution Let all wounds heal and pave the way for compassion Spread the jubilation that comes with the season Especially to those who feel alone and need elation And I hope you feel the yuletide cheer Together with the people you hold so dear Merry Christmas!

Day 23. 2 Days to go before Christmas. Tea: Santa’s Secret (Black Tea) Can you feel it yet? We’re only a sleep away from Christmas eve, and I’m living for it. I actually dreamt about carollers last night and, for a few minutes, I was transported back to the Philippines. I was talking to another Filipino coworker earlier this week and we talked about how different Christmas there is. To paint you a picture, it’s very loud, colourful, and bright. It doesn’t matter if you have lots of food or presents. What matters is that you’re with family and friends. It’s all about the spirit of the holidays. After all, Christmas is supposed to be about love, peace, and joy. #24DaysofTea #Christmas

Day 22. 3 Days to go before Christmas. Tea: Tulsi Tranquility (Fruit Infusion) Today’s entry is going to be very short as I’m exhausted. I want to share a quote from Carl Bard that goes, “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” As we’re nearing the end of the year, I think it’s important that we reflect on what we’ve done and what we’re going to do in the future. We can’t change the past, but we have the power to pave a new future. So, in the spirit of the holidays, I would like to take this chance to apologize to everyone I’ve hurt. I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me. I will try to do better in the future. #24DaysofTea

Day 21. 4 Days to go before Christmas. Tea: Buddha’s Blend (White Tea) I was talking to a friend earlier today about how I let my thoughts control me. Most of the time, I can’t help it. It’s just how my brain is wired. My friend did tell me something really encouraging though. He said that I am not my thoughts and that I am not defined by what’s inside my head (no matter how messed up it may be). I am what a reflection of what I do, of my actions. Most of us let our thoughts dictate or weigh heavily on how we act. I once heard a TED Talks speaker say that great people are great because they never let their inner thoughts or feelings direct how they’re going to respond to certain situations. And it’s not like they never get tempted to follow what they’re thinking or feeling, but they don’t feel like they should. I think the lesson here is that we might not be able to control our thoughts, but we can definitely control how we’re going to act. And in a world where actions speak louder than words, I think that means a lot. #24DaysofTea

Day 20. 5 Days to go before Christmas. Tea: Caramel Shortbread (Fruit Infusion) A lot of us hate uncertainty partly because we’re afraid of being judged by others if we act or react in a certain way. We are afraid of what others might think about us and what the world might brand us. If we put ourselves in unusual situations, we might look awkward or out of place. People might think we’re weird or different. If we push our limits to try to achieve something great, we might fail and people might say that we’ve disappointed them. The thing is we are never going to achieve our full potential if we’re too concerned about what other people think of us. I have heard numerous personal stories where people have turned their lives around by not listening to other people’s opinions. At the end of the day, life will continue no matter how the world perceives you. That’s not to say that you should go crazy and just do whatever without thinking of the consequences. What I’m saying is that in order for you to achieve success, you need to have an open mind when it comes to being “judged” by other people and not let the judgments get to you. You’ll have to accept that not everyone will say nice things to and about you. Once you’ve done that, then the sky is the limit as they say. #24DaysofTea

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