what do YOU want?

"Remember that you don’t have to justify to anybody why you want something. Your wants are valid of their own right, regardless of what they are."


                                                  This is a great quote, if only it were true in the world of Vu. ( haha it rhymes)


Definitely an ideal situation but absolutely not applicable to my life. In a battle of traditional vs modern day perspectives I always find myself having to DEFEND my wants. Whether it's why I like to listen to music as I sleep, or I like my desserts with my meals.  And it's a funny thing, you would assume that it's all gravy if I decide for myself. I mean, I'm not making your decisions. Trust me, I wouldn't want to if I could. 
 So then how you bout to tell me what is and is not okay for me to do with my life? 


Maybe the next time we give advice, we remind ourselves that the choice is ultimately the receiver's. And as one who seek's advise, remember to incorporate your own judgement-the consequences are yours.


I read this quote off of some other blog that emphasized how we become our own barriers to happiness. This is true, however without the constraints of society we wouldn't have much to go off of. So let's thank ourselves while keeping in mind that it's the media and choices of other people also contribute to this. 


...here comes the sociology 


As 'free' as we are here, we are tightly bound -mummy style- by...I don't even have an appropriate word for it. We are subliminally told how we should look ( unnaturally skinny and or reminiscent of the Hulk) how we should live ( big houses, nice cars, pools in the back) what should make us happy ( $$, and love) and how could I ever forget The Climb up that social ladder?! All of these require that we step on another to achieve, and I know many unhappy people who've achieved this much. It's the LITTLE things that matter. That smile someone gave you while you were upset, or maybe that favorite song on the radio is where you're going to find it.


Life is a rat race, we're all competitors, and the finish line doesn't even exist. I love how much sense this makes!The world is fighting against our individual pursuits of happiness. It's virtually impossible with these circumstances.


 Let's not be too intimidated, against the current gets lonely... but, at least happiness is reachable!