Oh! another year has been added to my age. I would like to think that I came to this age with a very bright outlook in life and I have aged gracefully (I would like to believe..) with the help of the people around me. Of course! with the faith I have in our God, Almighty! Thank You for this wonderful life I am enjoying.
I have 35 things to be thankful for (bilang 35 years old na ko hehehe obvious??)
1. My relationship with God though I'm not so religious but I know and I feel His presence in my life, every joy, trial/challenges. I allowed Him to take the lead and I follow as much as I can. I am still a work-in-progress and still struggling about time management to include Him in everything I do.
2. I can still smell the flowers and enjoy the air I'm breathing.
3. I have my husband to grow old with and enjoy life.
4. I have my kids (Kuya Kiel and Ethan) to enjoy more how colorful life is. It's nice to feel like a kid once in awhile.
5. My parents - who taught me everything in life; how to be brave to face every challenge/trial; showed us how true love works; that patience is really a virtue.
6. My parents-in-law - who helped us and still helping us in raising our two wonderful kids; They are the second set of parents of our kids while we're away from Mondays to Fridays due to office work.
7. My loving kuyas (Kuya Eric and Kuya Arnel) - we've been through a lot but still we survived with flying colors :) We can help one another anytime.
8. My sisters-in-law (Ate Yvette and Ate Cynthia) - I look up to you and from time to time, I get some tips on how to be a good mom and wife.
9. Cypress - our generous company who helped us to have a better life and still helping us.
10. My career - yes, i'm having a hard time now juggling work and family but still I'm so blessed with this job that I have.
11. I have my group of friends (Super B, friends from elementary, HS and College) - I only have few friends but those are the people I really treasure all my life. I'm not an outgoing person but when I'm with my friends, I am free to do whatever I want. I am most comfortable being with them.
12. My cousins - who played an important role in my childhood. They were my playmates.
13. My "mga kababata" in the neighborhood hehe - I played a lot outside the house, football, "patintero", "moro-moro", "langit lupa", "monkey monkey anabelle", "PS I love you", name it and I'm sure I was able to play it. :)
14. My opportunity to walk from house to our elementary school (mababang paaralan ng San Vicente) - I learned so many things while walking during those times, I experienced being bullied by those students/pupils in La Consolacion (near our school), they were riding their school service while me and my friends were walking, they threw some crumpled papers on us! (I can still remember the very exact scene! hahaha maybe this was one of my motivations why I strived so hard to reach what I have achieved now. Not saying that I am successful but I believe I am doing better than before.)
15. My titas (Tita Ninay and Tita Phine) - they were our second nanays, they supported us during the time that we're so broke. I will never forget the help you both extended to our family. It really helped us a lot.
16. Trials in life - this made me a stronger and better person.
17. Opportunity to travel - it's part of my job to travel every now and then. When I was still single, it's ok if the trip will take so long but now that i'm a mother, I chose not to travel a lot and if I'll be travelling, one (1) week is long enough.
18. Being a mother. - This makes me feel fulfilled especially seeing my sons growing too fast. Also, this gives me an opportunity to become my sons' first teacher, best friend, mentor and all other roles that I can do just to give them a better and comfortable life.
19. Arguments with my dear husband. I appreciate this and now learning to be more submissive, be a good listener, be more patient. I love doing these things to have a great relationship with my so loving, understanding husband.
20. Work Deadlines. This taught me and still teaching me how to focus on urgent and important matters.
21. Opportunity to deal with difficult people. This made me realized how to humble myself and try to understand where these difficult people are coming from.
22. Opportunity to be exposed to different level in a Corporate world from top management down to security guards, janitors/janitress. I learned that every person has their own purpose.
23. My experience of being a Student Assistant at Dean's office in our college. I learned how to value hard earned money. I needed to choose night class that will end at 9pm and go to school in the morning to report to Dean's Office. At first, I needed to serve 4 hours but when I became Student Assistant II, I needed to be in the Dean's office for 6-8 hours. I was receiving P500 every Friday for my allowance and free tuition fee, only miscellaneous fee I need to pay. It was required to maintain good grades. :)
24. My groupmates in Internal Audit. Thank you for being generous in giving gifts almost every year. heehehe Seriously, thanks for the fruitful conversations we had aside from work particularly about mommy and wife duties. I really appreciate it.
25. Opportunity to work in one of the Big4 audit firms - PwC Manila. It taught me how to be patient and how to work overnight (hehehe). No regrets! sabi ko nga noon, "if naranasan mo na ang posibleng pinakamahihirap na work sa PwC, sisiw na lang yung mga susunod mong work sa ibang company!" I'm so proud to be part of PwC!
26. To my teachers/professors. - these people have molded me to become a better person who I am now.
27. To my boss/es. - who praised and criticized my work. I appreciate it for I learned so many things.
28. Opportunity to help family members and others. My nanay always remind me of this quote, "it's better to give than to receive." which I always think whenever I extend help to other people and it feels so good to see how you make other people happy. (sometimes, others forget to say "thank you". I can forgive them but a simple "thank you" makes me even happier!)
29. Opportunity to commit mistakes. - These mistakes teach me to accept things are not always easy. As long as you live, the more mistakes you will experience. So much learning to get from that experience. Life's journey is a learning process.
30. Blessings in the form of material things. Our home, cars. At this age, my husband and I are now enjoying what we have earned for so many years. We're still paying for these material things but we are determined to finish the payment as early as we can.
31. My "me" time. - every now and then, I get to enjoy my "me" time, body massage, foot spa, manicure, pedicure etc. etc. I need this so I could go back to my normal life with a fresh mind, body and soul :)
32. Movie, lunch and dinner dates with my hubby. My hubby is not a fan of Tagalog movies, hehe sensya sya jologs napangasawa nya, kaya minsan napipilit ko siya samahan ako pero I think he enjoys it din naman. hehehe :)
33. My religious set of friends. (You know who you are) I thank all of you for always reminding me of looking at the brighter side when I feel down. You inspire me on how you live your life with positive thoughts.
34. My pamangkins. - All of you are like my children. I may not the same "generous" tita that you had before when I was single but the love I have for all of you are the same. :) (tight na budget ngayon ni tita..hehehe)
35. Having sense of responsibility. I learned to accept that only myself is accountable for all my actions.
so many things to be grateful for.
God bless everyone! :) love, love, love
