Well, I know many people don't do it... reason? Hmmm, I think we always take things for granted and always forget to stop and take a minute to treat ourself better.
First, I must thank all of those who have send in their wishes, blessings, messages, and lovely gifts- for both my daughter and myself! (my daughter's just turned one 3 days ago!)
Some friends asked me how I feel about hitting the BIG 30. Well, I am glad that a girlfriend who have just celebrated hers (30!) told me that this decade is SEXY. I do hope so... I have another 9 years and 364 days to testify on this.
But for now, it brings me the feeling of a whole new chapter... I dunno why... I guess we ladies are more sensitive with that BIG 30 thingy.
Looking back at the last 10 years, I HAVE worked hard. I do want to give myself this acknowledgement. It is not an easy task to manage a full time job and to pursue education at the same time. I have spent almost 8 years of my last decade going on this routine, sacrificing weekends to attend classes, burning night candles either to complete my assignments or to study for upcoming exams. I do remember turning down many invitations by friends to join them for movies, parties and trips.
I have also worked hard on my jobs, VERY HARD indeed. Honest, efficient, untiring dedication- these words had appeared on my appraisals many, many times. I guess back in those days, being young, inexperienced and naive, and not having the luxury to be spoon-fed by parents, I have to appreciate and excel in every job which I am hired for.
It is indeed a tough decade, but I have walked through it without complaining. My humble efforts have earned me a postgraduate diploma in Marketing carrying the Chartered status, another diploma and masters degree in HR and Industrial Relations, and accordingly, a career track record with notable mileage.
On a personal note, I have went through some ups and downs too. Among all, my saddest day would be when I lost my father who have been suffering from both Parkinson and Alzheimer's Disease. Though I was actually prepared for the day then as he was already very weak for a week, I was still in despair when he actually LEFT.
There are a few more episodes of great disappointments and moments of miserable truth which is rather difficult to forget. I'm still trying my very best to let go of those memories.
My greatest joy is to have met my husband and to be married to him. I've thanked GOD over and over again, and will never stop to do so, for blessing me with a husband who loved me more than himself. I will never be who I am today if he hadn't stood by me for the last 12 years.
Since our marriage 3 years ago, I am still falling in love over and over again, only with the same wonderful man I've said 'I DO'.
GOD didn't stop at that, HE blessed me again with my second greatest joy - my first baby, who has just turned 1 this week. For these 2 precious ones in my life, I've also reconsider my priorities. Thus, I made a crucial decision a year ago, to leave behind my full-time office job, in hope to dedicate my mind and time to the REAL priorities in my life.
Hitting 30 = Hitting 1/3 of my life.
With 2/3 of my life left (that is if I'm lucky to live another 6 decades), I will live life like I've never live before, love bravely with my full heart like I've never love before, and continue to live my dream to the fullest.
How about you?
