Category: Daily Prompt
An Observer or a Judge?
I have actually written about this in the past – about 7 years ago – I’ll link it here. I do want to highlight this paragraph as this paragraph pretty much answers this question:
I often believe I have a pretty good judge of character when it comes to people though I would never say it to that individual’s face because that would be judging people. I can typically read an individual like a book by observing that person’s behavior or through interacting with this person. You see, the action, speech, and appearance of a person can say a lot about that person.
I just want to point out that I have been wrong before and being a “good judge of character” does not mean I go around judging people. I wish I was that brave but I’m not that kind of person. Knowing these things about a person will merely give me information of whether or not I want to continue a conversation with this individual or walk away. I don’t think anyone should have the right to judge another person’s character, only God has such right.
I think it’s the reason why it peeves me so much when I see another person judging a person based on his/her appearance. A lot of the times, how a person dresses does not define that’s who he/she is.
Take me, for example, my mom has always called me “sloppy” but really, it’s because it’s very hard for me to find something that fits me.
So, see, even a keen observer might be getting me wrong. My point is use people’s character as a reference point and not as something to judge.
I’m Happy When…
Close Calls with Wildlife: Lessons Learned
What Am I Good At?
This is a tricky one because there might be things which I feel I’m good at but other people will think I suck at. I guess it’s all about perspective on this one.
- I think I’m good at trying to at least 2 or 3 moves ahead and I’m not talking about playing games. I’m talking about life. I’ve always treated life as a game of chess where one must look ahead before deciding the right move. I don’t remember when I started thinking like that but I can’t stop.
- I guess I’m good at hands-on learning. I can catch on quickly when I can see someone do the same thing or something similar. I think this is more like mimicking but still, it’s skill.
- I feel I’m typically pretty good at expressing the stories that’s playing in my head in words.
- I’m pretty good at numbers. I have been playing a game called “Cross Math” on my phone. It’s similar to crossword puzzles but with numbers. This game involves quite a bit of mental math. So far, I can solve a puzzle in less than minute. I tried competition and beat out quite a lot of people. I guess that means I’m pretty good at mental math.
- I feel I’m getting pretty good at gardening. If you asked me 3 years ago, I would’ve told you I have a black thumb. Back then, I couldn’t keep anything alive but, now, 3 years later, I’m growing kale and vegetables in the winter and they are all alive. So I guess I’m getting pretty good at growing food.
Exploring Life Without Sleep
Daily writing prompt
If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
What Annoys Me: My Three Major Pet Peeves
Exploring Audiobooks
Favorite School Subjects: A Personal Reflection
What was my favorite subject in school?
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Imagining My Three Wishes: A Thought Experiment
Career Paths
Daily writing prompt
What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in?
During my junior and senior years of high school, when I just need to fulfill my elective (aka fun) classes requirement, I chose graphic design, which, for a low cost of $15, allowed those classes to count as college credits.
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Biggest Risk Taken and…
Daily writing prompt
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?
Lazy Days
I think we all need a “lazy day” from time to time, to recuperate and recharge. My so-called lazy days don’t usually last a day but a mere few hours. I think if I allowed my lazy days to last the whole day, I would feel highly unproductive.
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Me, a Leader?
What Are You Doing This Evening?
TV Shows From My Childhood
What Motivates Me?
One of the Most Expensive Meals
Daily writing prompt
What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it?
What do you call a Heatwave in Antarctica?
Daily writing prompt
Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that.
Most Delicious Thing Ever Eaten
Countries I would love to visit
Unplugging From Life
Daily writing prompt
How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen?
This is Another Story 