Showing posts with label Random Thoughts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Random Thoughts. Show all posts

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Discovering My Blog and Realizing Im Turning Half a Century next year!!!

 A Journey of Reflection

As I sit down to write this, it is hard to believe that I am approaching half a century of living in this world by next year! The realization crept up on me slowly, like a subtle whisper that grows louder with time. But what really brought it into focus was an unexpected discovery - i found this blog, buried in the recesses of the internet, a relic of my younger self.

I started this blog many years ago, when life was a whirlwind of career ambitions, family commitments, and the pursuit of dreams that seemed just within reach. Back then, I had the energy of someone in their prime, eager to make a mark on the world. The blog was my outlet, a space where I could pour out thoughts, share experiences, and connect with others who were navigating similar paths. 

And then, life happened.

The blog, once a cherished project, fell by the wayside as the demands of life took over. New responsibilities emerged - raising children, advancing in my career, supporting loved ones, and managing the countless little things that fill our days. Time seemed to accelerate, and before I knew it, the years had passed in a blur.

Stumbling upon this blog feels like finding an old photo album. Each post, despite few, is a snapshot of who I was at different points in my younger self. The posts reminded me of the journey I've been on.

I am filled with mixed emotions. There is a sense of pride in all that I've accomplished, from professional achievements to personal milestones. But there is also a sense of nostalgia for the years gone by and a realization that time is indeed fleeting.

It is time to reflect on where I have been and where I am headed. It is an opportunity to re-evaluate what truly matters and to embrace the wisdom that comes with age. The world has changed so much since I first started writing here, and so have I. But the core of who I am remains the same - a person who loves to learn, to grow, and to connect with others through shared experiences.

So, as I revive this blog, I do so with a renewed sense of purpose. This space will be a place for reflection, for sharing the lessons I've learned, and for looking ahead to the future with hope and optimism. Because if there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's that life is a journey, not a destination. And as I approach next year's milestone, I'm more determined than ever to make the most of every moment.

Here's to this chapeter, and to embracing the wisdom of joy that come with age 😄


Thursday, August 28, 2014

I'm Grateful


I'm thankful for everything these days :)

Monday, August 25, 2014

Let's all be a hero in our own way

http://www.funlava.com/maya-angelou-quotes/


Friday, August 22, 2014

Friday I'm in Love :)

Since I have no long weekends as compared to the rest of the world hehe, Im celebrating this day with this song :) 

TGIF, folks! 

video upload from youtube

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Words to live by....

Enjoy life and keep your worries away!

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Hello world!!!

Hi! I'm Sharon, mommy Sharon now :)

I started my journal in my personal blog in 2004 until 2008 and took a really looong break. I have been wanting to start writing again ever since especially now that I am a wife, a mom, and at the same time, an international public servant.

I have been managing multi-billion dollar development projects since I graduated from university. Two postgraduate degrees and an ongoing PhD later, Im still here :). The thrill and excitement of what I have been doing made me realized that I have so many stories to tell to my children, most especially. I am overwhelmed with my multi-roles now as a mom and as a person with this purpose that somehow all these are worth sharing for.

I became a wife in 2010 then a mom in 2011 and 2012. Oftentimes though I wish I am a full time mom to my darlings, Syene and Scarloe who are now 3 and 2 years old. A dream "diva" where I will be able to accompany Syene to her ballet and art classes and Scarloe to all her Kindermusik sessions. Syene and I can have a mother-daughter bonding lunch in a nice and chic restaurant at least once a week (with no yaya). I will be more meticulous (than what I am now) to Scarloe's wide range of therapy sessions and appointments with medical specialists. Most importantly, I can have at least time (unhurried one) for myself - a few hours at the spa and salon; to experiment on dishes and bake goodies; shop - without feeling guilty. I can also be super OC in finishing family album projects and making all nooks and crannies pinterest-worthy of my more than one year old own new home. With more roles I am into now, I know I know I can all do these!

Don't get me wrong - I love my work so much. I consider myself instrumental in contributing to economic development of not only my country, the Philippines, but also of other Asian developing countries as well. I am thrilled with all the pressures associated with my current position and felt fulfilled every accomplishment. My eyes get bigger, my heart gets warmer while my brain gets fried every time I am in a new less "mainstreamed" country. I will forever be grateful for this blessing of a lifetime.

As I write each piece over a cup of coffee, this happy space is for all the stories to share to my Syene and Scarloe, my life.