28yrs old

I’ve made it a habit to reflect on the year’s events on my birthday. This year is a few days late, but better late than never!

A lot has happened since my 27th, most of them were good, while the rest were challenging; though the common theme to my year was learning to be more responsible and taking challenges and people in strides (basically becoming a lot more mature). I guess that’s the biggest milestone for me. I’ve bettered myself in letting go and moving on, without angst or unresolved feelings. I came to the realization that my life is too short to be spent on matters that I cannot affect productively. I also came to appreciate the value of hard work, and finally noticed that you do get what you put in… and a bit more sometimes.

For the most part of my adult life;  especially when my daughter came into my life, I have spent almost all my energies preparing myself mentally, psychologically and financially above everything else. It has paid dividends for me I admit, but the pace I maintained is taking its toll on me and will eventually burn me out. So this time around, I am changing gears in both my approach to caring for my immediate family and myself.  I’ll enjoy life and myself more, care a bit less about the future and more about today.

I guess after so many years, I am finally growing up, instead of just growing old.

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