I'm incredibly proud of the woman I've grown up to become: independent, focused, resilient, loving and driven to pursue my career. I'm planning for my future, setting up my finances, and working towards a secure retirement.
It has always been my dream to live a simple lifestyle, to take care of my bills, and not solely depend on help from family or friends. I feel grateful that, to a considerable extent, I've been able to achieve that dream and enjoy a sense of financial independence and security. This has brought me peace of mind and a greater sense of self-sufficiency.
While I haven't reached the heights I aspire to, or achieved half of what I desire, I'm grateful for how far I've come. I celebrate my little wins, big achievements, and everything in between.
However, the journey hasn't all been a smooth ride. It has been sort of roller coaster drive. I experienced the worst of moments - disappointments, betrayal, failures, setbacks, plus life threatening health challenges. Life really delivered a basketful of lemons to me.
While life was throwing it's tantrums at me, I remained unshaken and unbroken. I stood tall, resilient and weathered the storms. And the lemons, Oh!, I made refreshing cups of lemonade from them. 😋 I shouldn't have allowed them to waste, you know. 😅
Life is beautiful, precious, and worth living. Being alive and healthy is the foundation for all my goals and aspirations. It's only when I'm well that I can think about what's next - how to tackle my daily grind, earn money and make progress.
I still have a long way to go, no doubt, but I'm confident that I would surely get there, and my arrival will be announced. I'm content with the journey so far and I'm filled with much gratitude for the little yet consistent steps which I'm taking towards getting to my destination.
Thankfully, life has so many beautiful things and opportunities to offer me, and I'm ready to grab them with both hands. Yes, I'm not losing guard. 😅
I'm excited for what's to come. Yes, I truly am!
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