Taking care of LIONS (Taurus-Leo Friendship)

Growing up, we had different pets. We had a dog, a cat, some fishes, a bird and a few worms (Superworms that eat a lot!). Most of these animals were taken care of my sister or my dad. I guess i wasn't made up to take care of animals in a sense that is like family. But don't get me wrong, I love animals! I like going on trips to the ZOO and watching Animal Planet. I think all animals are interesting and play a vital part of our lives. 

Going back to me as a pet owner, the fishes were the ones that I took care of. I feed them, clean the tank, change the water and basically, look at them as they swim and swim. My mom played a good part of financial support during this time. I mentioned that we owned a cat. Well, we had cats in some certain years of our youth but I'm not really a cat-person. My sister was the cat-person in the family and she took care of it like babies. 

Cats are graceful creatures. Although they are moody, they bring joy to some. 

Lions are members of the cat family. Known as the "Kings of the Jungle", lions are considered one of the scariest preys and part of Africa's BIG 5. They are so magnificent that Disney made a movie about them titled "The Lion King" back in the 90's. As a kid, I loved that movie. I guess until now, I still have the liking of watching the movie. 

Lions are good leaders, hunters and providers. They also are territorial and are experts in hunting. 

I have seen a good number of videos that feature these magnificent creatures but I still need to learn more about them. 

We humans also have our Lion-like characters. I know some people who are like lions in their ways. Some even feed like lions! But kidding aside, it's not easy taking care of these lion people. I think that taking care of a lion is a hard job; taking care of 2 is a total risk. 

I was born under the star sign Taurus which makes me have a Bull-like character. Sensitive, short tempered and really (i mean REALLY!) stubborn. I think all these would best describe me as a person specially now that I have matured at my age of 25. 

It is weird because it has come to my attention that most people that are close to me are born under the star sign Leo. And I looked this up in the internet and found this:

Friendship Compatibility For Leo And Taurus

Leo

Taurus

A friendship between a Taurus and a Leo is one of mutual respect and a mutual liking of each other’s company. They recognize each other’s wants and desires very well. Taurus adore being treated with love and care, and Leo adore being looked up to and admired. They are both fiercely faithful and often possessive of each other. Their desires coincide with one another so well that either partner could give the other what he or she wants.

Taurus and Leo love lavishness and comfort, often on an extravagant measure. They both enjoy wealth and social status. Leo tend to be flashy and impressive, the very embodiment of lofty standing and opulence; and Taurus admire Leo all the more for that. Both star signs possess a resolute character. They need to understand and accept each other.
Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus, and Leo is ruled by the Sun. The Sun represents ego or self, and it radiates heat and light. Consequently, Leo emit this kind of power and liveliness. Venus is about beauty, love, and opulence. The impressive blend of masculine and feminine energy is the reason for Leo and Taurus admiring and adoring each other so much. Venus never moves farther than 48 degrees from the Sun; the two celestial bodies, one depicting life and the other depicting love, are never too far from each other. As long as Taurus and Leo realize each other’s feelings and desires, they always produce a constructive combination.

Taurus is an earth sign, and Leo is a fire sign. Both signs are ambitious, but in their own ways. The lion goes for wealth and eminence, while the bull strives for stability and protection. Both signs seek to be the leader, and disagree a lot over this matter. Convincing each other of the importance of their friendship is the best way to solve the problems.

Taurus and Leo are fixed signs. Both Taurus and Leo are unrelenting in their judgments and move forward tirelessly towards their goals. Any schemes that they have formed would be carried out to the end. Neither sign loves change, and both prefer a constant even environment around them. When they find that their friendship is genuine, they dedicate themselves to its preservation. However, their diverse characters might cause them to argue constantly. Taurus never give in as they don’t like anyone dictating them, and Leo might construe this as obstinacy. Although Taurus are equally determined as Leo, they might give in to avoid a full fledged conflict when it seems imminent.

The best aspect of a relationship between a Taurus and a Leo is the respect and regard they have for each other. Both star signs have an intense strength of character, and neither one could dominate the other, even though it wouldn’t be for want of trying. These are two very compatible signs, and their dedication to fulfil their plans makes them a great team.

source: http://astrobix.com/friendship/friendcompat/leo/taurus

My friendship with these people is amazing. I get to do things that I don't normally do and these moments are milestones to me. But at some point, it's hard to take care of a lion let alone 2. It take s a great toll on my emotions but I'm still holding on. 

Decisions - Decisions - Decisions

We all have baggage and issues that make us creatures that need support from one another. The daily task of greeting each morning with a smile is a task that not most of us can do. However, there are others that make these baggage and issues an anchor in decision making. Whether it be right or wrong, these decisions would make them stick with reality. On the other side of this reality, others still prefer to live in a fantasy world just to make them smile in facing each new day. 

As each day would pass, we become either the boss or slave of our decisions. They are essential on how we manage ourselves, our relationship with others, our family and with the rest of the world. Human as we are, we can never be content of what we have or achieve. This continuing journey of ours is also a factor of how things would go for us. It affects our decisions and in turn, affects our lives. 

At any stage of life, we encounter people that we make decisions with. Family, friends, loved ones, strangers or even the Sales Assistant in your favorite shop helps us with making decisions. These are people we tend to grow mature with. They make us see the things that we don't and they influence us with the decisions that we make. They become part of our lives without any doubt. But it is also a known fact that not all we meet in life would make us look back and smile. There are characters in our life's story that would make us cry; make us think and force us to move on from hurting things that they caused us. These people are just as important as those who made a good ripple in our lives. They can either make us or break us. 

There are also points in our lives that we crave to be the center of the story. It is normal for us to want to have the spot light. It is basically a sign or a proof of our social existence. With this wanting, we base our decisions on our life's plans and how things are going on.  We make our story and basically, we need to star in our own creation of life's journey. It is a choice if we want to be the protagonist or the antagonist. We are our own writer, director and actor. Having the spotlight would mean a lot in sharing or writing our life's story. 

Deciding is a crucial moment in life. It directs us in the course of action or the length of travel we have in life. It is a continuing battle of good and bad; short term or long term. It is that moment when we listen to ourselves and move on. There is no turning back. We can never change what is done but we can change what will happen basing on what has been done.  

it's not about that

One of the hardest thing a friend can do is to listen. A simple thing to do but needs all sincerity and time. The down side, all the stories might be too much to handle and not everyone can handle it with grace and much restrain. Others just explode into emotions and do crazy stuff. There is nothing wrong with it; we are human. But the question is: Is it right to feel full and explode?!

Days after I decided to introduce my friends to each other, things became all soggy and cloudy. Moments with them became awkward and that I didn't understand. The plan was for them to spend time with each other. They jelled well and I was happy about it. But at some point they wanted more. They wanted to be intimate. 

They needed it and this was decided by adults; consenting adults. 

A week has passed and suddenly things have changed. I never felt stupid all my life with this decision which made me uneasy and sleepless. It's not about the intimacy. It's not about the awkwardness. It's about me making the decision to have the idea. It was selfish and stupid of me. Just for me to have friends I would do it. It is just stupid.  I have made crazy decisions in life but this was by far tops my list. 

I see the picture as a stained work of art. I made the work of art but I was the one who stained it.