at 26. originally posted on 24 november 2008
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one of the benefits of working far from the city - on the way home, you have a lot of time to be alone with your thoughts and wander off in time.
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its 425pm and im at the accounting office, getting my cheque and payslip when sir, passed a comment, “you look so young, how old are you?” and flattered, i said “26 po, thank you.” and i guess to flatter me some more, he said, “you look like you’re just 18″ and again, i thanked him. i walked away (smiling, of course) but started thinking, that’s right, im 26 - i may look younger (thanks to my genes) but i have been occupying space and borrowing 26 years of life from God now. i know that it can be taken away from me as soon as my time is up. and i could only do and hope so much that i was able to live a meaningful life and learn enough about life.
so what have i learned? well, at 26, i learned that…
…even if someone hurt you, it still doesn’t give you the right to hurt him/her back.
…some things are just not meant to be.
…not being able to sustain anger for a long time can be a gift.
…patience is a virtue.
…in relationships, be brave to look at, recognize and deal with red flags when you see one.
…laughter is vital. i realized that i could never be with someone whom i cannot laugh with and cannot make me laugh.
…being trusting is good but you have to choose who you trust. good actors (and actresses) do exist.
…as much as actors and actresses exist, real friends exist as well. have a keen eye and heart and you will bump into them.
…prayers doesn’t get everything done but it helps a great deal in making things all better.
…we should never stop singing or dancing - whatever works for you.
…never let anyone change who you really are, if they love you they will embrace you warts and all.
…its difficult to put your heart and spirit together when broken, so take caution. beware of people who are mean.
…some things are just not meant to be.
…not being able to sustain anger for a long time can be a gift.
…patience is a virtue.
…in relationships, be brave to look at, recognize and deal with red flags when you see one.
…laughter is vital. i realized that i could never be with someone whom i cannot laugh with and cannot make me laugh.
…being trusting is good but you have to choose who you trust. good actors (and actresses) do exist.
…as much as actors and actresses exist, real friends exist as well. have a keen eye and heart and you will bump into them.
…prayers doesn’t get everything done but it helps a great deal in making things all better.
…we should never stop singing or dancing - whatever works for you.
…never let anyone change who you really are, if they love you they will embrace you warts and all.
…its difficult to put your heart and spirit together when broken, so take caution. beware of people who are mean.
to be continued…
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comment/s:
Hehe, these are very wise words, Ms Gelle! :) It kinda reminds me of what I tell myself…always make sure you have a little ‘you time’ each day, whether it means to laugh, sing, be goofy, conscientious…whatever it may be.
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comment/s:
Hehe, these are very wise words, Ms Gelle! :) It kinda reminds me of what I tell myself…always make sure you have a little ‘you time’ each day, whether it means to laugh, sing, be goofy, conscientious…whatever it may be.
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