My Existence

"Cogito ergo sum." -René Descartes-

Many of you probably don't know what that means but if you know who René Descartes is, you might be able to figure out that that says. It says, "I think, therefore I am."

"The thought 'I exist' cannot but be true when I think it; but I cannot doubt it without thinking of it. Hence, it is not only true but indubitable, because whenever I try to doubt it I see its truth." -Descartes-

I always (meaning since I took History of Psychology) thought that my existence can only exist by me. Hence, "I think, therefore I am." I exist because I think. A person cannot exist without wondering who he/she is and when he/she does think, the existence of that person becomes real. (I realize that this is a very controversial topic but just go along with me for the time being.)


Now, I think that that is a sad statement. If you only exist because you think, you are all by yourself. Even though I might believe that philosophy is true, I rather exist because someone else can see me, can touch me, cares for me, and loves me. Like a tree in the middle of a forest; if it falls and there is no one to hear it, is there a sound? No, because sound is perception and without someone to perceive the sound, there is no sound. It's the same for one's existence; if there is no one to perceive you, do you really exist? What kind of existence would you have if you are the only person who knows you exist? I think that's what I wanted for the longest time: someone who can validate my existence.


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My Heavenly Father Loves Me Part 4

I love every opportunity I get to serve others. Last week, I was just at the right place at the right time to help one of my friends. She just needed a ride to a store and she's been calling everyone to see if anyone could take her (she didn't call me though). I just decided that I was going to go over to her apartment to hang out and as soon as she opened the door, she freaked me out with really desperate cry of "Kyoo, what are you doing right now?" I had to move away from the door because I didn't know what she would have done to me. Anyways, I was able to give her a ride. I don't think I was inspired or anything but I am glad I was able to help her out.

For an assignment in my New Testament class, I have to pray for opportunities to serve others for two weeks. I think it's a really awesome assignment since I don't really pray for that. Also, it will help me really listen to the Spirit and recognize simple promptings.

I love that I am considered worthy to help others.


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Think, Kyoo. Think.

I like this picture a lot! It's so my major.

I haven't been able to come up with anything to write on my blog. It's kind of annoying that I am losing my creativity. I can tell by looking at my journal also; it only took me four months to go through my last journal and I even wrote two lines per ruled line so I wrote a lot every day, but now, I write a line per line but I am still on page 60-ish after two and half months of having it. That's not very good.

So what now? I guess I will just keep thinking. Thinking about thinking (metacognition) is what I do best.

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Have you ever felt like you are supposed to do something and when you start doing it, you are too focused on it that you feel overwhelmed?

I know I am supposed to do something but I might be too (I am still trying to find a word to describe what I am doing) focused (not the exact word I am looking for). It's like I know I am supposed to dig ground to find something but I am going too fast that either I would get blisters or I would break a shovel. I feel like if I keep going so fast, I might blow it. However, if I don't go fast enough, I might lose it.


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What Makes Me Mad Part 4

This came about fast!

Clinical Psychology paper due March 30th. (5-10 pages)
Philosophy paper due April 3rd. (4-8? pages)
Abnormal Psychology paper due April 5th. (10?-12? pages)

No time to procrastinate. You know what people say, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." I want to change that to "How do you eat elephants? One bite at a time until you are full. Rest. One more bite at a time."

No, I don't eat elephants.

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What Makes Me Mad Part 3

1. A Surprise Test
I just found out today (Thursday) that I have a test in my Abnormal Psychology class starting tomorrow to next Monday. That's three days to take the test and I haven't studied for it at all. I will have to take it on Monday but on Monday, the only time I can take is after 6:30 pm because I will be busy all day with classes and work, which means I won't get home until well past 8:00. Not my kind of a day.

2. Two Tests On The Same Week
I also just found out that I have a test in my Philosophy class and a test in the New Testament class on the same week. It means I will have to study for the philosophy test and take it on Friday, and get a study group formed for the New Testament class on Thursday to fill out the study guide we will have and then take the test on Monday or Tuesday. Honestly, I am not too worried about the New Testament test since it took me 14 minutes last time and I got a 97%. What I am complaining about is that it's too much stress!

3. On Top of That!
On top of all this, I have two big projects due the end of March and the beginning of April. Two weeks of March will be gone when I am done with these tests then I will only have two weeks, or a week and half, to work on these two projects. I hate my life!

Yes, now I am starting to freak out this semester.

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The Best Is Yet To Come

"We can't predict all the struggles and storms in life, not even the ones just around the next corner, but as persons of faith and hope, we know beyond the shadow of any doubt that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true and the best is yet to come." -Elder L. Tom Perry-

I have this quote, along with many others, posted on my wall. I love this quote and I say cite it to myself over and over again when I get discouraged.

Today when I was walking home from a class, I realized that some grasses are turning green. I thought, 'Spring is just around the corner.' Even though we didn't have a terrible winter, I welcomed this sign of spring. I was excited then I remembered the quote, "the best is yet to come."

What does that mean to me? It means that I am very hopeful of the future. I know I am doing something that the Lord wants me to do and by doing so, I will be able to receive a blessing that the Lord has promised me long ago. I still make mistakes but I know what I am doing is exactly what I need to be doing right now. I don't doubt or fear that what I am doing is not what the Lord wants me to do because it is inviting me to do good.

Spring comes after winter no matter what as blessings come after trials.

"Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God." Ether 12:4

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Before I start on my true thoughts, I have to make a confession. I have a Pinterest account. Yes, I do. I got four folders: recipes, house, clothes and cool pictures. My favorite so far has to be the House folder because I love looking at different decorations and stuff I would like to have later on in my life.

I went nutty recently. After talking to more female friends, I realized that guys really don't ask girls out on dates. I can't say anything bad about them because I am guilty of it also. The next morning I had a thought that maybe I should ask these girls out on dates. Then I remembered that my life is about service. These girls shouldn't feel bad for not being asked out. (I hate sounding like I am righteous or anything because I am not. I say things and do things because I just feel like I need to do them, not because I want to look so righteous to other people.)

Once I decided on this, my prayer has been more meaningful and I added some things into my prayer. I started to pray to see girls as daughters of God and that I would respect them and honor them. This has a really interesting effect on me. I started to care more about how they feel in different situations. Also, I feel like I am following what God wants me to do/what my Patriarchal blessing tells me to do.

Another interesting thing I decided to do is comment on their "beauties" that I recognize in them. Everyone deserves to see what God has given them and recognize them as blessings. I personally don't recognize them but my friends do and I appreciate so much when they tell me these attributes that I have that I have never recognized. I have nothing to be proud of because I am nothing. (Mosiah 4:11)

"At times we may even feel insignificant, invisible, alone, or forgotten. But always remember—you matter to Him!" -President Uchtdorf-

"Sisters, wherever you are, whatever your circumstances may be, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love." -President Uchtdorf-

 

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Minor Case of Panic Attack

So every time I see that I got a new email in my inbox, I start to head a panic attack. You will never know why...unless I told you about it already.

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I had a panic attack for like 10 minutes.

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More Things You Didn't Know About Kyoo

I blow dry my hair.

I love playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

I love this new hair thing I am doing. (I really look more Asian, which I didn't think it was possible.)

I still watch Korean movies time to time.

I have a guitar. (Notice how I didn't say that I play.)

I decided to do a semi-free sugar diet after I finish eating all the junk food I already have. (Which means no chocolate, no cake frosting, no candy, no cookies, etc) So basically no junk food, but sugar in meals is OK.

Did you know that I donate plasma religiously? Maybe you did.

I dislike geology and found no use for it.

I cry like a little baby only when I am watching/reading something sad by myself. (I just let myself go.)

I think dream interpretation is whacked.

I like looking at myself in the mirror. (I check to see if certain clothes look good on me and I enjoy it when they do.)

I don't mind telling people about myself even if it's something embarrassing.

I have hard time spelling words with double double-lettered words like embarrassing.

I also had to think really hard before I could spell "yielding" correctly. (It happened like 20 minutes ago.)

I can't think of anything else to write.

Sorry, guys. I couldn't find any funny Asian-related pictures, but enjoy this:



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