Tumblr Resurrected!

Woke up at 3am and was unable to go back to sleep. BOOM. Tumblr blog revived. Out of boredom.

It basically contains the same little things I post here on my official blog but with more selfies and hats and randomness.

You may check out my Tumblr blog here: thelegendannydiaries.tumblr.com

Cheers!

Find Adventure.

2015 © Dana Eve Valencia

FIND ADVENTURE. Just like the first time I victoriously scaled this craggy mountain, I think back to more exhilarating, defining, or even life-changing moments and noticed these memories occurred when I was going with the flow, having faith—even when I couldn’t see the big picture at the time.

When we release a tight grip of old comforts, adventure and opportunities seem to naturally arise. When we allow situations to be—without having to change or redirect them—transformations begin to happen.

Meaningful Relationships

2015 © Dana Valencia

As I got caught up in everything going on in my life, I realised that I need to nurture my connections with other people and make them meaningful.

Not everyone has to be a super friend, but it's integral to our happiness that we show people who we truly are, allow ourselves to know them in return, and then remind each other through actions—small or large—that we care.

We never need to be or feel alone in this world, but it's up to us to create and allow opportunities to be together, enjoy each other, and be there for each other. It's up to us to make our relationships priorities.

Choose Positivity

2015 © Dana Valencia

Despite the crappy things that happen daily, it’s important to remember that the world is basically a safe place.

When you intentionally choose positivity, you look inward for resources and you trust your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Life still brings pain and heartache, but you know there’s a way out.

Enjoy your day, lovelies. Make it a good one!

Live. Love. Smile.

2015 © Dana Valencia

Woke up at 5am to chase this breathtaking sunrise as a way to kick the day off with something to appreciate and smile about.

I discovered that life will be so much more fun and rewarding if we look for every opportunity to smile and fall in love with life right now, while you are on your way to any goal that you have set for yourself.

Hope you find plenty of reasons to smile today! There are not many situations in life where a smile wouldn’t make things better.

Beauty in Simplicity

2015 © Dana Valencia

I looked around and savoured the coconut trees, the morning sunlight, the ocean breeze, the sound of waves, and the giggly little twin boys happily running on the shore.

I focused on the simple beauty around me. And then it dawned on me: The difference between people who complain and those who do not is utter appreciation and gratitude for what you have, right here and right now.

Happy new week, y'all! 

My Pursuit of Happiness

2015 © Dana Valencia

I found that if I want to be happy, it would be my own doing. Happiness is an interior process and comes without validation from others, and to me this is something that is a lesson to be relearned each day.

Spending small moments of time alone—sans phone, tablet, laptop, TV, and radio—allows one to really tune in. The more time I spend alone, the more comfortable I become in my own skin because I can truly get to know myself.

There are all sorts of things we can do to enjoy our alone time, some of them very simple. I enjoy my shower, my books, a bowl of mashed potatoes, rooftop stargazing, and the scenic drives, hikes and kayaking trips, all without communication to the exterior world. This helps me to just "be."