As we welcome the New Year, it is always nice to look back on what has become of the previous one. Well 2017 is probably my most remarkable year to date. I’ve experienced a lot of “first”, dealt with a couple of hitches and achieved goals unexpectedly. It was a blast indeed! Though there were regrets and disappointments here and there, still, the year gave me the much needed “fuel” to keep going and make 2018 a great year as well.
Now I want to share with you these four great thoughts I've collected from 2017. Quite a long post, but for sure you’ll learn a lot as you go through it :)
"The best opportunities are the ones that we didn’t even expected"
It was in the year 2016 when I first pursued my dream of becoming a flight attendant. But yet until 2017, I found no luck in this pursuit. I ended up working in a casino, to which I don’t have any knowledge of what’s going on. Still, I prayed and hoped that something good will come along the way---something that is somehow related to the things that I love doing. To my surprise, a freelancing job was offered to me halfway through the year. It was totally unanticipated, but I immediately felt that this is part of His plan. So up until now, I‘m happily working with people ‘virtually’; which is so uplifting---personally and even financially!
As for my blogging career (do I really have that? *laughs*), I’ve never been to a lot of blogging events this year because of my extremely busy schedule. But again, a great opportunity was given to me when I was invited to be a guest reviewer in a local TV food show! The experience was surreal, swear! Not in my wildest dream that I have thought of appearing on national television *eyes wide in disbelief* But again, He made it happen. See? His surprises are far amazing than what we usually expect.
"Always give your best smile to everyone, but your trust to just a few"
I don’t have trust issues to begin with. However, becoming an adult has given me a clearer picture of this cruel world. Okay, I think I have a very ‘open’ personality. I have grown accustomed to saying what’s on my mind and telling people what I truly feel about something. Whenever I’m asked for my opinion, I say it without second-thoughts. That’s me, until I’ve decided to change. With all the issues that I have been through for the past years, I thought that I’ve learned my lessons already---but no, not until now.
Finally, I managed to embrace the fact that you cannot befriend everyone and tell them your secrets or share your crazy thoughts. Colleagues and acquaintances should remain as is; boundaries should be put in place to avoid conflicts and misunderstanding. Be a good person to everyone, but that doesn’t mean that you must give your trust to these people. Now, I’m more cautious with my words and actions, and it gave me peace of mind.
"Love yourself more than anything, and you’ll be happy"
Next to your love for God, love thyself. It may sound selfish or self-centered, but it’s not. Loving yourself is the best way to be able to love others and everything around you too. I have always believed that I love myself, that I love who I am. But as I look in the mirror, I always see my flaws, pointing each of them with a sigh of disappointment in between. I put this, try that, do this, just to get rid of the things that I don’t love about me, until I’ve realized that what I’m doing were actually brought by my self-hate. Sometimes, I’m even afraid to try new things, because it might be unacceptable for others.
Now I’m trying to improve myself more, because I love ’me’---and it makes me feel a lot better. And even if I won’t become the person others would love to see, I will still be happy because I am “Me”.
"Life is too short to pursue things that you don’t love doing"
Right after college, I am so certain that I should work right away and earn my master’s degree. I wanted to be a successful professional because that’s what my parents expect of me. As I entered the graduate school, my future seems so certain already---finish my studies and seek higher teaching position. But things get off track, and I ended up somewhere unfamiliar. Never thought that it is the start of something new,
And this year made me realize one great thing: Life is about making crazy choices. Yes, crazy enough to pursue the unknown, relying just on my passion to try new things. I landed here, on this spot wherein I juggle my job in the casino, a freelancing career, blogging duties and an online business. These stuff may seem too much for a woman, but I am also amazed that I can actually do it all by myself. Truly, there’s nothing you can’t do, especially if you love it.
Side story: I've changed my look for 2018! Now here's my last picture for 2017. Follow me on instagram [@missgdiariesph] for updates, surprises and giveaways! :)
Seems like I’ve learned a lot! It’s kind of weird for me, but I’m happy that ‘adulting’ is not only giving me a hard time, but also a handful of awesome lessons which I can carry with me this 2018. It’s never too late to learn! And thank you 2017 for making it one hell of a ride!
And thank YOU for reading and supporting this blog for 2017. Let’s make 2018 special for MGD! Please continue sharing some LOVE...
Cheers for 2018!
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