30 Things At 30
Just before 2013 ended I turned 30. Years ago when I think of hitting this milestone I have an idea in my mind on what it would be like, and of course surely enough it didn't came to be. However the reality is I am in a better place than where I thought I'd be , so no complaints here.
(This is Reg surprise salubong cake. And his attempt to cut it)
As I look back I find myself picking up things that surprised me. Surprised in a sense that some things that I thought were just loop holes in life does started to really make sense. I told my mom about this and she said "Yup, that's maturity." So thanks, Mom, for making me feel old. =) (though in no way I claim that I am mature in my ways. I still have loads to learn)
Anyways here are 30 things that took me 30 years to learn.
1. Family will stand the test of time. You may disappear for years, lose everyone you know, lose everything you have, forget who you are, but your family never will. They are the one who you can get back to even when all else fails. No questions. Just pure love.
2. Real friends doesn't need constant communication. They are those who you just pick up exactly where you left off.
3. Loving my body. This is the only one I've got. I may not like it some days but this is what I am stuck with and I'll do everything to take care of it. Listen to it it will tell you what it needs.
4. I have never felt more beautiful, happy and confident with my body now than I was in my 20's.
5. Make up. Late bloomer as I am I discovered the wonders of make up just as I am about to clock my three decades. They sure enhance your features rather than making a new one.
6. Believe in the quote "What other people thinks of me, is none of my business." Whoever made this, you are a genius.
7. Insecurities will always try to get the better of you, you just have to make a choice of letting it. And really some days are harder than the other. Mine is a constant battle.
8. Books will bring you to places you've never been into, world that you never knew existed, friends you'll never meet and lessons that you'll never get from school.
9.Vitamins and supplements. Had I know better, I would have started as soon as I turned eighteen. However its never too late to start.
10. Written notes, letters, cards etc still has the magic to make you feel giddy and happy. As much as I love the convenience of technology a written I Miss You is different from a text one.
11. Going to church for an hour a week has now become a must. One out of 168 hours is enough to put your thoughts into perspective and just pause before you start on again.
12. Visiting the dentist is a must. My parents were not the keenest when it comes to the dentist but it sure is one that I wished they had been and which I will now stick on to.
13. Subsequently, hold on to your teeth for as long as you can. If it needs root canal treatment to keep it do it. For once its out you can never have them back. Real ones for that matter.
14. Eat healthy. Or at least try. It is a battle but just keep on trying. Spinach and broccoli is not that bad.
15. Invest on clothes that will last. I am guilty of buying stuff that I can only wear on certain times. An utter fail in my decision making which I am now trying to correct. Trying.
16. Cooking is just matter of persistence. And patience. Cookbooks, You Tube and Internet are great teachers. Though if you can learn it from Mom, even better.
17. Baking is a concise art. Measurements should be exact. And if it fails just try again. For you are bound to make failure before you get it right.
18. And if you really are passionate about baking invest in good proper equipment they will make the difference in your product.
19. Clean your make up brushes once a week you don't want those bacteria hogging bristles touching your face.
20. Moisturise. "What you look like in you 40 is your gift to yourself." (as the saying goes) I'm taking this line at heart.
21. Sunblock. Use one even if your not swimming (the only time to use it I was made to believe by my aunt when I was younger). Everyday protection goes a long way.
22. Why I love Christmas is tribute to my parents. For it means I have the best memories of the holidays that I am looking forward to it every year. No fail.
23. And Christmas is not Christmas without a Christmas tree.
24. Dreams are reachable if you just work hard, harder, and hardest. They really are.
25. When you want something focus on it and don't loose sight. It might take a while to get it but you will, eventually.
26. Fights and battles are a matter of choice. When presented with something, you can either decide to take it or just rise above it and move on. Hard stuff but real.
27. If you've got nothing good to say, then don't say anything at all. In short keep your mouth shut. This came from my father and guess what, it works.
28. If a secret or information is not yours to tell then don't. Especially in a workplace, this is priceless.
29. You can't please everybody but you can try. And if they still don't, forget it it's their problem not yours. You've done your bit so carry on.
30. I don't owe Everybody an explanation. What I do is on my own accord and if it involves somebody else then its just between that somebody and me.
Well, that's it. My 30 nuggets. I wonder what the next 10 years will make me realise. =)
