Hi hi!

It's your girl, smilebear24!

As written in the title, this blog is dedicated to anyone going through hard times right now and in the future.

I know this'll sound corny but THINGS WILL DEFINITELY GET BETTER! I PROMISE!

I might not be able to relate to whatever it is you guys are going through, but I know it's not good.

Whether it's depression or family issues or school problems or whatever, it just depends on how YOU and ONLY YOU see it.

1) I've always been the type that's always seeing things in a positive way but truthfully, I HAVE been through depression.

It wasn't that long ago, in fact it was just last year.

I had gym for last trimester of school and let me tell you, it was NOT fun at all.

Sports are not my thing, and I was one of those that was behind. We had this PACER test where we had to run as much as we can. I only ran 26 laps at most while everyone else was above 30 or 40. I so bad! My mom said it's mostly because I have anemia, which is when you don't have enough healthy blood tissue in your body and so I get tired very quickly.

I cried that night.

I know you're probably thinking that's not bad at all but it was totally awful for me. Then for some reason I start to think I'm ugly. I have small eyes and I've always hated that. And I don't have a pretty body either.

But now that I look back on that day, I thought of how silly I've been. Haha.

I've realized that everything about me comes in a package. My eyes, my body, my mouth, my hair, etc...

God gave me this wonderful gift and created me like this for a reason. And that reason is so i can be nobody else but ME.

You know, maybe your looks will catch people attention, but it's your HEART and PERSONALITY that will definitely WIN them.

I have friends who have been and are going through depression because of their looks and I've told them that they're not alone in this world. And that I wouldn't trade them or replace them for anyone else. NO ONE can replace anyone.

Think about everyone who loves you. Think about WHY they love you. Is it because of your looks? Or your heart?

I know there are a lot of you that are going through this trouble, but just know you are unique and special. You are who you are.

But "If you hate something, change it. If you can change it, change your attitude."

2) Family Troubles

I can relate to this too somewhat.

My parents divorced when I was little. I hardly know my dad, mostly because he wasn't there that much. All I remember is his wife cursing at me when I didn't finish her food. But I spent time with my mom's side of the family more.

But I don't hold a grudge on my dad at all. I'm grateful that he and my mom divorced. I know it might sound insensitve but because of that, I got to come to the U.S. and started over.

3) School Problems/Bulles

Okay this one might be trricky for me because I've never been bullied before.

People have talked behind my back but that's about it.

All I can say about this is people bully not just for fun. They probably have been through it or are going through the same problem. Or jealousy.

They just want to forget their pain by putting it on others.

Don't be the victim or do the same thing as them.

The bully cycle will NEVER stop if you let them step on you.

I know it'll be hard to get back up but just know, there are people that will always pull you right back up.

I know there are more problems but overall, there will NEVER be a negative without a positive, as Nigahiga would say (btw does anyone watch Nigahiga?). You just have to find that positve. The world runs on balance.

Light can't exist without darkness.

Good can't exist without evil.

Love can exist without hatred.

Courage can't exist without fear.

Strength can't exist without weakness.

Things happen for a reason.

It might be tough to be positive at times like these but every problem has a solution. You have to find that solution.

Here are some songs that I recommend for these situations:

Destiny's Child-Stand Up for Love

Super Junior-Way

SNSD-Way To Go

ZE:A-Here I Am

SNSD-Into the New World

After School-Dreams Again!

Super Junior-Miracle

Super Junior-Snow White

SNSD-Best Friend

SUJU-A Day

SUJU-All My Heart

SUJU-Hero

SUJU-No Other

SUJU-Mamacita, Mr. SImple, Bonamana

SNSD-Kissing You, Hahaha Song, Not Alone

SUJU-y, Free, and SIngle

Kelly Clarkson-Stronger

2NE1-I Am the Best

EXO-365

There are many songs but I can't think of more. Most of these songs are from Super Junior and yes I'm a E.L.F.! (btw Congrats Minnie on your marriage)

"Yesterday's history, Tomorrow's a mystery, and Today is a Gift, that's why they call it the PRESENT."

So enjoy it because it only comes ONCE. :D

Things will turn out better, I promise. Don't lose hope.

If you lose hope and dream, then what's the point in living?

You only live one. Cherish this life because you'll never get it again. Love this life.