Dear Diary,
This is the month I feared, the month I hated, the month that brought about bad news and losses. However, I have decided that for November 2014, there would only be good news, winnings and a very happy Thanksgiving month.
So far, I believe it has gone the way I want beautifully.
What changed? Something did, lol, which I believe to be a blessing in disguise. Everything happens for a reason, and I love the methodical way I often think - that instead of letting emotions cause me downcast or confusion, my mind automatically tunes into the "other angles to consider" mode.
So I took the time also to do much of what I want to do but usually haven't the time to - including lots of overdue errands, visiting museums (like the recent Da Vinci one), attending more events, looking at more charity work and catching up with people. I shall also take time to watch the French films at Francais Alliance that I have always wanted to watch, and doing some painting at Arteastiq Gallery soon.
Christmas is around the corner and it is my most favourite time of the year - I get Christmas spirit as early as October itself. What is better than the gorgeous goods on display during Christmas shopping, the array of gifts given and received, the tantalising food and catching up with friends? There is so much mystery and myths surrounding Christmas across the globe that has always fascinated me since young, and they still do. I know, I can be a total kid when we get talking about Christmas aka Yuletide aka Winter Solstice.
Went for my Healthscreening in late October 2014. I was afraid of the results - firstly because I have been eating lots of unhealthy stuff this year, hence I wondered if my sugar and fats level might be way up. Then the stress level - I wondered if it would affect my cholesterol or blood pressure level. Mercifully, all the results were good. In fact, my BMI is surprisingly low - the nurse even said I cannot lose anymore weight (huh?!)
Exercising helps, so my Yoga and jogging have not come to a waste of time, energy and efforts.
The Driving Theory test was a breeze - I studied for just one full day and did the test in 15 mins. Then voila- I passed.
I also started the company finally - Espererelle Services! It shall incorporate a suite of services that shall serve as solutions to my clients, but it is so new now. There's so much to learn - such as setting up the corporate bank account, the necessary documents to lodge with Bizfile / Acra, the namecard printing, logo design, company letterhead, and other processes.
Then there is the issue of pricing and researching more on competitors, documentations , etc.
I am thankful for all those who have shared tips with me, or have come onboard as my "arms" for other niche services. Hence now is still the soft launch stage - I cannot wait to get started.
A girlfriend, L, has also started her own setup around the same time - we were psyched to discover that about each other. So now we have each other to encourage, support and celebrate with. I feel as if I have a partner in crime, and am thankful for her.
Last but not least, the thanksgiving speech. Well, the usual thanks to family and kin - for whom without you all, I wouldn't be who I am today - for the love, care, concern, advice, pampering and support.
The friends who have stuck by all the while - from the primary school and secondary besties all the way to some ex-colleagues who have been gems all these while. Thanks for the advice, support, guidance, friendship, laughter and concern as well.
I am blessed in that I have many of these angels who have been through events in life with me, and are worthy friends to have, like diamonds polished over time + efforts.
Being the quiet wallflower that I used to be, because I had low self confidence and did not like talking to people - that has not deterred some of you from still sticking by to find the real me within the cold façade. Love you.
Then I became this gregarious social moth who makes friends easily - including false friends or acquaintances - but hey, it's a world of network. There are those I don't mind filtering out if they don't bother to cultivate the friendship - but for all those who are in the circle - merci beaucoup! We all don't need those who purport to be friends, but are so "surface" or they want something from us.
Be thankful for all that we are given or blessed with, and cherish everyone. Most of all, treasure yourself and live life to the fullest!
Finally, updates for songs this month would be:
(I) Lara Fabian's "Russian Fairytales"
(ii) Celine Dion's "Just Walk Away"
(iii) Lara Fabian's "Ecoutez Je t'aime Encore Son Nouveau Titre"
(iv) ERA's "Without Horizon"
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Stay tuned and Happy Thanksgiving all u sweethearts!
