On my birthday, I give thanks to the events, the relationships, and the thoughts that took me this far - and have farther to go.
Thankful for...
... colleagues who helped me out today without complaining; reminding me it's time to leave; and for even finishing up my unfinished work so I could enjoy my birthday dinner in peace.
... family who are safe and healthy, and chasing their own dreams. Each day I teach myself to let go of them, and more importantly, the guilt just a little more, and one day, I will fly.
... friends who take me out with heart and feed my stomach and my soul.
I am glad I am able to treat my mum and grandparents to a meal. I am glad they are of good enough health to join me with smiles. I am touched by the pride I see in their eyes, when they commented "We used to take you guys out for dinner, but now it's the reverse."
I am thankful for my mum who is slowly learning to stand on her own two feet again, and for her being grateful for my existence. I am thankful for the brother who sends his love all the way from half the world away - I will try my best to always be a sister you look up to, but more importantly, one who is there for you, no matter where I am. I am thankful for my father who though unwell, keeps loving in his own little ways - like punctual birthday messages and random down jackets for the "cold countries you're going to visit" (was I?? but that doesn't matter now - it's an omen for sure!)
I am grateful for friendships - for friends who meet up every 6 months and then for two days in a row; for friends who send their wishes from UK, Finland, Germany, Japan, Korea, China, US, Taiwan, etc; for friends who make dinner plans for when they are going to be in town; for friends from whom I have to wrangle out free dinner treats (haha); for friends who traverse the island with me every weekend in search of good food; for friends who remind me to have fun and go fishing in Batam; for friends who teach me to reset my expectations every weekend at floorball; for friends who show me life is good, and walk alongside me.
I am grateful for work, and to have work. Work that I can immerse myself in even though sometimes I unconsciously allow it to completely drain me and fill me up with negativity instead. No matter what, that is part of my learning journey, and I am learning - about the world, about people, about myself.
I am thankful for the things, the people, and the aspects of myself I have let go of, and will let go of. Fulfilled relationships and friendships, job scopes I grew out of, tough times that toughened me up, and pride. O Pride, I am still struggling with you, but gladly take you on.
And of course, health. Health health health. Comparatively, last year has been a generally injury-free and problem-free year compared to the previous two years - and for that I am deeply grateful. Nothing like having cornea ulcers and torn ligaments to remind you of the greatest, hidden treasure in life.
Thankful for...
... colleagues who helped me out today without complaining; reminding me it's time to leave; and for even finishing up my unfinished work so I could enjoy my birthday dinner in peace.
... family who are safe and healthy, and chasing their own dreams. Each day I teach myself to let go of them, and more importantly, the guilt just a little more, and one day, I will fly.
... friends who take me out with heart and feed my stomach and my soul.
I am glad I am able to treat my mum and grandparents to a meal. I am glad they are of good enough health to join me with smiles. I am touched by the pride I see in their eyes, when they commented "We used to take you guys out for dinner, but now it's the reverse."
I am thankful for my mum who is slowly learning to stand on her own two feet again, and for her being grateful for my existence. I am thankful for the brother who sends his love all the way from half the world away - I will try my best to always be a sister you look up to, but more importantly, one who is there for you, no matter where I am. I am thankful for my father who though unwell, keeps loving in his own little ways - like punctual birthday messages and random down jackets for the "cold countries you're going to visit" (was I?? but that doesn't matter now - it's an omen for sure!)
I am grateful for friendships - for friends who meet up every 6 months and then for two days in a row; for friends who send their wishes from UK, Finland, Germany, Japan, Korea, China, US, Taiwan, etc; for friends who make dinner plans for when they are going to be in town; for friends from whom I have to wrangle out free dinner treats (haha); for friends who traverse the island with me every weekend in search of good food; for friends who remind me to have fun and go fishing in Batam; for friends who teach me to reset my expectations every weekend at floorball; for friends who show me life is good, and walk alongside me.
I am grateful for work, and to have work. Work that I can immerse myself in even though sometimes I unconsciously allow it to completely drain me and fill me up with negativity instead. No matter what, that is part of my learning journey, and I am learning - about the world, about people, about myself.
I am thankful for the things, the people, and the aspects of myself I have let go of, and will let go of. Fulfilled relationships and friendships, job scopes I grew out of, tough times that toughened me up, and pride. O Pride, I am still struggling with you, but gladly take you on.
And of course, health. Health health health. Comparatively, last year has been a generally injury-free and problem-free year compared to the previous two years - and for that I am deeply grateful. Nothing like having cornea ulcers and torn ligaments to remind you of the greatest, hidden treasure in life.
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