Have you ever had that moment when the world agrees that you are weak, obsolete, and someone who cannot do anything better with her life?
If your answer is yes, same here! š
Everybody has those periods of weaknesses, but it doesnāt matter how many times you felt betrayed, disappointed, hurt ā all that matters is that you were able to rise up, and be a phoenix from those ashes.
Let me share something personal today because Iām feeling sentimental and extra motivating. Haha š Because nothing is sweeter and worth-reading that those inspiring stories that let you reflect on your own to do something that will yield growth for the next 24 hours.
On Family and Friends
- I am a registered nurse, and obviously, I didnāt pick my course, but I had to do it because thatās what my Dad wants. I had to be a good daughter, and I know he just wants the best for me. After graduation, and passing the boards, I knew I had to do something with my life, and that doesnāt include using my PRC license.
My Dad and I had a discussion, a long and gruesome one. He wanted me to join the family business if I donāt intend to work in a hospital. I was so thirsty with the life outside of school, so I made my stand. I said I want to work and experience how it is like to be part of an organization that does not involve any assistance or connection from my parents. I want to know if I am cut for a job, just by being me.
And so, I got hired and became an SEO Copywriter! No assistance, no connections. License not needed. Just me, and whatever I have in this frail little body.
- Sometimes, it really takes a whole lot of courage to be honest with a friend, especially if you think that the truth might hurt them. I once had an experience with a friend who wants to change her life and attract a mate but didnāt know where to start. I had to tell her that she needs to love and take good care of herself, to invite wealthy situations and wonderful people in her life.
Golly, I was so cautious to pick the right words so I wouldnāt have to hurt her feelings, especially when I told her she needed a makeover. But thatās something I am not regretting, because she was able to change her disposition towards herself, and thatās quite enough for me.
On Career
- I took 3 board exams. The Nursing Licensure Exam, which I passed. The Real Estate Broker Exam, which I passed, again. And the Real Estate Appraiser Exam, which I failed.
I have never felt such a failure in my entire life. I have always been accustomed to winning, to getting what I want, and not anticipating anything might go wrong. As for my plans for the 3rd exam, I got a taste of something I never even planned of cooking.
My boss back then told me, that I donāt have to prove anything, as far as career is concerned. I am good at what Iām doing, and a failed attempt for a third license is not going to diminish my value as a professional and as a person.
I soon realized that failures are just disguised blessings, because fate and Someone Up There has their way of giving you something more, something you deserve, and something thatās going to weigh more than the other failed plans you even bothered conjuring.
After that, I became a Shoe Designer and a Public Speaker. Not bad, donāt you think?
- I was too shy to raise concerns about my needs and directions as a professional, thinking that I may be regarded as too ambitious or too demanding. But after months of contemplating and reflecting, I was able to finally find the nerve and the bravery to speak up.
I filed my resignation. And soon started a career on freelance, and put up my own business.
I knew the career path I wanted to take, and I am thankful I found the guts to follow it; knowing that my dreams will not be handed to me, I have to get them myself.
On Love
- Itās funny how some people advise you that no one goes away from someone who is tall, fair, beautiful, rich, an heir to a business empire, etc. But nobody tells you that itās also okay to let go when you think the relationship is going nowhere.
How is that even possible? I once had this perfect guy, and he was all sweet and nice, and gentlemanly, and everything you can think of your ideal prince charming. Only that, he was not customized for me. He was a generic Ken doll, andĀ I’m a specialized Barbie.
It took me almost a year to realize that, and muster the sanity that I have to get out of that relationship. I was kidding myself that maybe I was too āmaarteā or too choosy. He was indeed a perfect guy, but not the perfect One for me.
So I guess do not be afraid of walking out on the love that you think you donāt deserve.
- Iād like to use this part on how I met my husband. I was definitely the epitome of fearless, fierce and exceptionally bold. I met him on Christmas of 2015 in a club in BGC.
He was like a shiny new toy. Chinito, may braces, makinis, rosy lips, very Oppa! Someone I think will not even give me a second look. We chatted for a while, maybe around 45 minutes tops, and then my tita friends said we had to go home.
It was 3AM! But I was so engrossed in his personality and our conversation, that I asked them (my friends) for an extra 15 minutes. But my girl buddies were on haste. So I had to decide if I should go home or not.
In about 2 seconds in my mind I was thinking like: If I go home, I will always wonder what will have been had I stayed? But if I stay, I will find out. After all, you only live once. And itās just one adventurous night, that I can tell my future grandkids!
Yes, for 2 seconds!
So I said, āIāll stay! For 30minutes. Then Iāll leave, promise!ā
Haha š At the back of my head, I was taking a chance. On a total stranger! That I just met that night! Allowing myself to have 30 minutes of a chance at a possible boyfriend, or friend, or connection. Haha š Assuming!
If I knew I was staying for a chance at love, marriage, and for the rest of my life, I could have dropped that 30-minute detail in my disclaimer! Haha š
You can imagine my friends’ reactions when I told them I’m choosing to stay. Haha :p
So the lesson is, take risks! But choose them wisely! š
On Life
- The most difficult downfall I ever had was to witness my mother pass away from the life as we know it.
You can never prepare enough for a death of a loved one, especially with someone who was entirely essential to make you alive for your first 9 months of life.
She was my hero ā my biggest influence. I still get teary when I talk and write about her. I feel so honored to be her daughter, to be her extension, to be her legacy.
There is no forgetting, you may just get used to the pain, in that small hollow part in your heart. I may have moved on, but her memory will always flourish, and the fact that she has shared her strength, her wisdom, her talent, her passion, her love, her life to me is whatās going to making me fearless, fierce, and playfully bold for the rest of my years until I see her again.
And that my merfriend is how you own life, be unabashedly beautiful, confident, unfazed by nothing, and empowered from within.
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So let us all celebrate to see ourselves sassy, edgy and fabulous, even on red days. Always be present, and donāt lose focus on your goals, with nothing to stop or distract you.
I hope this post inspired you to become a better version of yourself and to never lose sight of who you are, what you want, and why youāre doing it.
Remember, above anything, you have to always like yourself amidst all these new things and changes happening in your life.
As always, you have my support! Whisper does too!
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And now, Iām taking this creativity up a notch by turning it into a tangible fashion piece ā shoes! I can go on, and on, about how shoes are the greatest fashion invention, but Iād save it for another post.
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