Dear Erin. is something I came up with when I was lazing around dreaming of everything under the sky. You know, we all have that moment where you sit, gaze into space and let your brain wonder to catch whatever ideas there are in the air?
Dear Erin,
The biggest mistake you can make when in a
relationship is to get comfortable.
Don’t get comfortable.
Even after a year or 5 when you think you
know everything about the person, what he is going to say next, or how he is
going to react, don’t get comfortable.
Because once you start getting comfortable,
you stop investing in the relationship.
I hope you two still make out like you used
to.
No, I’m not talking about a peck on the
mouth.
Really make out. With tongues and the passion.
With
you moaning softly and him touching your face.
Don’t even have sex after. Just make out.
I hope you still flirt with one another.
I hope the two of you still look at each
other the way you did when you first got together.
I hope you two still stare into each
other’s souls.
Don’t take each other for granted.
I hope you two still love spending time
with each other.
Remember the times that none of you wanted
to leave the room and just spend the entire day with each other?
I hope you still do that once in a while.
I hope you still want to tell him things.
That he is the first person in your mind
when something amazing happens.
I hope he still shares things with you as
well.
Oh, and I hope you two still say please and thank you to each other. Don't get comfortable. I hope he calls you up randomly. I hope he still asks questions. How is work? How are things with your parents? What did you have for lunch?
I hope you still yearn to kiss him every
time he talks.
I hope he still makes you laugh like a
teenager.
I hope he gives you random hugs and remind
you of how important you are to him.
I hope he still brings you out on dates.
I hope he still makes you feel special.
And I hope you still get all excited
getting ready. Taking forever to find the perfect outfit.
Because there are going to be times when
the relationship feels so dry.
And it’s these little things that will keep
the two of you going.
But Erin,
If the two of you really love each other,
Even when the times get rough, I hope the
two of you still fight.
Fight to complement each other.
Fight to drop a text mid-day saying “Hey,
you are on my mind” or “I hope all is well over there”.
Fight to go the extra mile to put a smile
on each other’s face.
Fight to be together.
I learnt today that you might love someone
with all your heart.
However, that does not mean you like them.
You need moments of liking them.
Have those moments where you go “F*ck yeah,
me and the mr are going for a movie together /
Awesome, dinner with my baby tonight!”.
Because
if you can't like them at the end of the day, you’re going to find it hard to
love them soon.
In the end, I just hope you’re happy Erin.
I hope that if the world came to an end
tomorrow, you won’t have any regrets having that partner by your side.
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Dear Erin. is something I came up with when I was lazing around dreaming of everything under the sky. You know, we all have that moment where you sit, gaze into space and let your brain wonder to catch whatever ideas there are in the air? Dear Erin, 
But I will always love you.
Love,
Sabrina
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Dear Erin. is something I came up with when I was lazing around dreaming of everything under the sky. You know, we all have that moment where you sit, gaze into space and let your brain wonder to catch whatever ideas there are in the air?Dear Erin, It's the beginning of January 2015. I graduated in early August, a good 5 months ago. Month 1 I went to travel. I spent it with people that was close to heart and that I loved dearly. I witnessed new things and new food. I documented the entire thing and whenever I feel a little down, I watch the videos again to remind myself of how privileged I am. It was also the month of the pageant. I was taught really important life lessons that I will always carry with me. I had my heart broken with disappointment and frustration, but I also had it rebirth with the love from the friendships I gained . Month 2 I spent a good one week back with the whole family. It was the longest I ever spent with them after 2 years. It was weird, I had to readjust to everyone's' personalities again. and we fought, oh WE FOUGHT! But as usual. we got out in one piece. While my friends were starting to look for jobs, I decided that I wanted to be a flight attendant. I went for my first interview and I met an amazing group of people from all around the world. We came out of the interview, some with jobs, others not so lucky But we all shared a great experience that we would recall during our many meet ups. Month 3 I was certain on being a flight attendant While waiting for open days, I kept myself busy with other work I had so much fun with all the job opportunities and once again reminded myself of how lucky I was. Financially, I felt independent. It had been 3 months since I had asked for any financial assistance. Month 4 By now most of my friends had jobs. My hopes on being a flight attendant however, was slowly diminishing. Not only was I jobless, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I also turned 23. I felt really helpless and lost. It made me feel insecure and had me questioning who I was and my passions all over again. Month 5 I tried out to fly one last time. I took notes from all my other interviews to make sure I did nothing wrong. I still did not make it. I took it at a sign. Maybe this was not meant for me after all. Thus I started job hunting. I did not know what I wanted to do. I basically applied for anything and everything that seemed to spark my interest. It says on my jobstreet account that I applied for 263 positions. I spent a good 2 weeks attending interviews everyday. It was hard staying on point daily when I did not even have a clear vision of what my goal was. I had moments where I felt entirely helpless and with no direction. This is where good friends became my saving grace, But throughout my interviews I met so many personalities. Some questioned my purpose and had me thinking about my future. While other really inspired me I met good people And slowly, I dont know how, I found my way. I did not have a game plan, but life somehow just directed me naturally. And I have a job now. It's not just some random offer that I accepted. I adore my soon-to-be boss And I can't wait to start my first day. Dear Erin, Some doors will open but many will close. And they were doors that you were a thousand percent sure that would be open. And you might never know why they closed But what I've learned from this is that you make do. You carry on with life. Do not halt. What I did not realize was that in my moment of confusion I had everything that I needed And so do you It might feel pointless to keep going. Your brain might be telling you to pause everything while you get your sh*t together But keep moving darling Let life take its course Let life live Love, Sabrina Labels: Dear Erin 1 lovely comments ✿
Dear Erin. is something I came up with when I was lazing around dreaming of everything under the sky. You know, we all have that moment where you sit, gaze into space and let your brain wonder to catch whatever ideas there are in the air?Dear Erin, As you grow, certain things will touch your interest and your heart. It could be something big and ambitious like being a beauty queen or even something small and not as important like a workout program. And there will be people who make fun of whatever it is that you care about They might make jokes about you, pass out sarcastic comments or even laugh right at your face. These people might be family member, close friends or strangers But it will hurt the same. Erin, You do not need the approval of someone else to do what you feel deeply about. Do not let these people make you feel like your goals and interest are of any less importance. Lions do not loose sleep over the opinions of sheep. These people do not know what goes on in your thought process, they were not there when you made these new discoveries and they surely do not deserve to If that something brings you conviction or if it touches your soul, do not retreat. I repeat, Do Not Retreat. It is these promptings that stir up passion and it is passion that you need to achieve greatness. And you will achieve greatness my dear. Dear Erin, People may hurt and disappoint Never place your happiness and peace in the hands of humans Instead, be confident in who you are and what you feel for. Now shake off the negativity, Take a deep breath, Chin up , Shoulders broad. Remind yourself why you started in the first place And seize life. Labels: Dear Erin 0 lovely comments ✿
Dear Erin. is something I came up with when I was lazing around dreaming of everything under the sky. You know, we all have that moment where you sit, gaze into space and let your brain wonder to catch whatever ideas there are in the air?Dear Erin, Sometime in your life , you're going to be forced into adulthood. You're going to have to find a job, a car, a place to stay & pay your own bills. And when that happens, you'll start to question your entire being. You'll freak out a little more everyday as that day comes closer. Some days you'll feel alone and empty. Some days you won't even know who you are anymore. Other days, you'll just want to sleep in and forget the world. Who am I? What do I have to contribute to anyone? What do I want? What are my passions? These are just a few of the questions that would creep into your mind every time your thoughts linger. And it is going to be so tiring. Sometimes these thoughts would haunt you for days, weeks and months. But persevere on Erin. Do not lose hope. Erin, I need you to know that what you're going through is normal. No one has their life together when they first start out. Life is an adventure and if you knew the answers to everything, it would be no fun. At the end of the day what really matters is your core. Find something that touches your heart and engages your soul. It might not be the direct answer to your questions, but at least you'll know who you are. Dear Erin, Cry if you have to. Scream if you have to. Spend an entire week alone in your room if you have to. But the most important thing is that you do not lie to yourself. Whatever you're feeling, embrace it and work towards it. Do not be afraid. Dear Erin, You're a fighter, and fighters don't quit. You'll get through this and no matter what, I'll always be proud of you. Love, Sabrina Labels: Dear Erin 2 lovely comments ✿
Dear Erin. is something I came up with when I was lazing around dreaming of everything under the sky. You know, we all have that moment where you sit, gaze into space and let your brain wonder to catch whatever ideas there are in the air?Dear Erin, The biggest investment you can ever make is investing in yourself. It brings no meaning to have the riches of the world or a gazillion friends, but at the end of the day, not know who you are. Invest lots and lots of time in yourself. Be patient and full of compassion to yourself. Read books, write letters and surround yourself with good and wise people. Do things that make you happy. But most importantly, do things that makes you think. And when I say think, I don't mean having a thought in your mind for a near second or having a passing thought that gets lots with the wind. You have to dig deeper. Think and rethink and rethink again. Your thoughts need substance and Your thoughts need depth. Erin, The brain doesn't like to think so it might seem unnatural in the beginning. But persevere on because the merits of having thoughts of your own is better than anything you can get from the world. Dear Erin, Some people grow up, never to know who they truly are, never to have any thoughts of their own. Some people only start thinking when they are 22 or 56! But you are not like that You were fearfully and wonderfully made by your Creator And you will think. You will think of precious thoughts And no one can tell you that they are of any less of worth Because they were your thoughts and they are uniquely yours So Erin, Invest in yourself and think. Labels: Dear Erin 2 lovely comments ✿
Dear Erin, When you are elder, boys will want to be more than friends with you. And you will want to be more than friends with boys as well. (You will learn about this in science class, I won't elaborate) Erin, listen closely, Do not fall for sweet words. Do not be swayed by kind actions. Do not settle for less than you deserve. You hold the key to your heart. No one else does. And at the end of the day, it is up to you to whom you want to give the key to. It's a very previous key, so you need to be careful with your decision. Guard your heart very closely. Guard it like its a precious jewel. To understand a boy ,you need to take a close look at his heart. And the heart is not something you can understand in a day, or a week, or a month. So, do not rush. Take your time. Spend time with each other, go for picnics, volunteer at a children's home, go for plays, get to know each other better. Dear Erin, Do not awaken love until the time is right. Labels: Dear Erin 1 lovely comments ✿
Dear Erin, Sometimes, you are going to feel alone. You can share a class with 300 people, be part of a loving church, have a thousand friends on Facebook (that is, if you still use Facebook) and still feel alone. And there are going to be people who make you feel bad for being alone. They'll tell you it's not cool to be alone, or that you should be out with friends every night. or worse still, that you're boring. But you're not. Let me tell you my darling, It's better to be alone than to be among friends that have no purpose. It's better to be alone than to be out everyday, doing random things with no passion. It's better to be alone than to be the most popular but still unsure of who you are. Sometimes it's just better to be alone. But don't exclude yourself from the world. No, that would be worrying. Go out, please. I just want you to know, that sometimes, it's okay to be alone. It's when you're alone that you think. It's when you're alone that you speak to God. It's when you're alone that you have monologues inside your head and most importantly, inside your heart. It's also when you're alone that you remember all your forgotten chores. And when you're done with being alone Gather yourself together and throw yourself out there again. Try something new, meet new people, gather new experiences. But don't forget Erin, To return to being alone every once in awhile. Love, Sabrina Labels: Dear Erin 0 lovely comments ✿
Hello!
after a superduperwuper long hiatus, I have enough in my little gray matter for a complete post.
Honestly I have tried to update this blog in the past but I could never
seem to finish them. I have a handful of half written post saved up as
drafts.
I thought that I would have lost a bunch of followers due to my lack of updates but you all proved to have a heart of gold.
Here is a brief (i'll try) update of everything.
My pursuit for passion has came to an end.
Well, I don't think you can ever say that you're ending your search for passion because I believe your passion can change as you grow, but for now, I have found what I need and am contented.
I'm sorry that I could not write more about my journey. I realized slowly that my journey wasn't as simple as I thought it'd be. If summarized, it would be some what like an old rain forest tree, some branches leading to flowers (do they even bear flowers?) but most leading to well, nothing.
Those following my pursuit for passion would know that the sole purpose of this soul searching was to get an idea of what I wanted to major in. If you are a friend on Facebook (note: this is not an open invitation for you to add me), you would also know that I got accepted into uni.
I'll be pursuing my Honors in International Business soon. Please don't ask if it is the right decision.In the end of my pursuits, I was left indecisive between following my heart and my brains. I chose the most practical of the two and I still question my decision everyday. The only assurance I hang onto now is knowing that my God will direct my path.
Okay, on a more cheerier note,
If you like me sooo much that you can't stand waiting another month for an update (jks.) you can now find me elsewhere as well :)
I am now a monthly contributor for I.M Magazine .
You'll be able to find 1 or 2 articles from me every month. In fact (and i say this with pride), Dear Erin has been published in the June issue of the mag. So pick up a copy whenever you stumble upon it.
Also, I have my own online store now.
It's not exactly new but I wanted it to run stably first before publicizing it on my blog. Later so embarrassing right, publicize a fail online store (-.-) We specialize in accessories but we stock up on stationery once in a while. So please please please check us out here (click) (CLICCCCKKK!!!) (thank you)
My tumblr is still running.
Quite embarrassingly, I've fallen into the group of bloggers who swore to continue updating their blog after they got themselves a tumblr account but failed to deliver. Okay lah, I admit, tumblring is way more chio than blogging okay? No need to type long long all. And you get all your material from other people, no need to think. All you do is reblog from other blogs. (Please follow me on tumblr too . super despo attempt in publicity)
Oh I just reread the entire paragraph above and realized that I sounded super chinese. I have been on Xia Xue and Qiu Qiu way too much.
And if you REAAALLY can't get enough of me
(though this would be rather scary actually. Please don't resort to this)
You can google "Sabrina Chan Star Metro Perak" because that's right, I interned for The Star as well ! Okay, no need to google, I'm so nice that I googled it for you already and all you need to do is to click it. (okay being super despo already)
So yes. My brief post isn't that brief after all.
I shall leave you with a Thought of the day.
Have a lovely week.
Love each other
Be Right Back (say only),
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Dear Erin, Cats and dogs are not substitutes for napkins, But you do have the right to sing out loud, singing is for the tin eared and the musically impaired; Dancing is not just for school functions and no, it’s not the motion people make in music videos where they’re trying to make their zippers kiss one another. You’re going to discover that Labels are for soup cans- Pornography is only two people getting paid, Remember that sincerity may not always gain you friends but it will keep heaviness from your heart. Love the world or love God Just don’t grow up too fast, For every kid is born with color vision but adults have chosen to see the world in black and white Anis Mojgani Be Right Back, Sabrina. Labels: Dear Erin 0 lovely comments ✿
Dear Erin. is something I came up with, like Thought Of The Day, when I was lazing around dreaming of anything under the sky. You know, we all have that time where you sit , gaze into space and let your brain wonder to catch whatever ideas there are in the air? Dear Erin, I turned twenty a couple of days ago. Honestly, turning 20 makes me feel like a disappointment. When I was a teen I thought that by the time I turned 20, I would have gotten my whole life in the palms of my hand. I thought that I would have been in uni, already pursuing my passion. I also thought I would have an amazing body and long wavy hair. Hate to tell you this baby, but none of this has came to pass (or present). Dear Erin, At 20, You're going to start comparing yourself to your friends and see that they are doing so much better. You're going to feel rather crap-ish. You're going to feel a little lost and undirected. You're going to feel alone sometimes. And I can't tell you that it's all going to be okay in a jiffy, cause it won't. It would drag on for hours, days, weeks and even months. But baby, never lose focus in the Man above because no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. At 20, People are going to start pressuring you to move fast and think quick. People are going to expect you to have your life in order. But it's okay not to. It's okay for you to be in a mess. You don't need to have everything in order. No matter how much noise you get from the people around you, listen to your heart and that still voice in you. Listen closely, Listen smartly. Dear Erin, 20 is just a number. Sabrina. Labels: Dear Erin 2 lovely comments ✿
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