3 Decades

Right. It’s time to face reality and accept the fact that I am now 3 decades old. That sounds ancient! However, I am truly grateful. To have come this far and learnt so much. To be blessed with the ability to continue learning. Truly appreciate it.

My birthday present for this year is a new apartment. Yes. A place of my very own. A place that I have worked hard for. Personally, I never knew how independent I was till I spent the very first night in my new apartment. I took a few moments and sat in bed to take it all in. Wow! This is utterly breathtaking. Looked back on the months I’ve spent buying the place, making all sorts of arrangements, buying furniture and stuff for the place and contacting many different people in the course of it all. I am very humbled by all the wonderful advice and ideas that were sent my way by family and friends. The only mistake I made was buying a drawer tray that did not fit my drawer. Naturally, my mother came to rescue! I love you, mommy! So, now I’ve officially moved in and am even more excited to pretty up the place. It’s still a work in progress. I suppose a home always is.

I’ll have to admit, this is a most expensive item I have ever bought. I wonder if I’ll ever strike gold and buy something even more costly. Don’t ever underestimate how optimistic I can be. Heh! Heh!

I did not think that I would be happy on my birthday this year. I appreciate the time a recent friend took to spend with me on my birthday. You were a ton of help and I could not thank you more. Thank you, Mary and Alvin, for drinks later that night. You guys are the best. Honestly, it was exactly how I would have planned to spend the day. Quiet and subtle.

I live everyday, modestly; and ever gratified that I am alive. That I have so much to look forward to and have all the freedom to have it all. Life is really short. Know what you want and do your best to get it. I refuse to live wondering, but I can live knowing.