Me, at 57, with my three grown-up boys ~ LOL

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Life is good, despite it all, so I praise you, Lord! 

57. It's not a number that screams for celebration like 18, 30, or 50. But to me, it holds a quiet power. It's not just another birthday. It's a marker of everything I've lived, endured, created, let go of, and still dream about. 

Each year I've lived has shaped me. The working challenging years taught me resilience. The good ones taught me gratitude. The ordinary, unremarkable days taught me to appreciate the beauty of the everyday. Those kind words, quiet moments that often go unnoticed until you look back, you realize how much they meant. 

Aging isn't just getting older. It's about becoming more you.

There's something liberating about aging. The pressures that loomed large in youth or early adulthood, that is to prove, to impress, to conform, begin to fade. At 57, I no longer feel the need to apologize for who I am. I've learned what matters, and what doesn't. I've learned how to protect my peace, how to listen more, and how to let go of things that no longer serve me. 

Yes, there are changes in body, in energy, in how the world responds to me. But because seven years ago, I started taking charge of my health, I don't experience those body aches and slow movement others of my age feel. 

What I love most about being here is that there's clarity. A deepening self. At this stage, I don't chase time. I spend it more intentionally. 

I'm still excited about the future. I'm still curious. Still learning. Still open. My mom, who is 83 years old, is still excited about everything, so why shouldn't I be? LOL.

There are books I haven't read, places I haven't seen, people I haven't met. There are parts of myself I've yet to explore. Life doesn't stop offering newness just because we cross a certain age, we just have to keep saying "yes" to it. 

If you're younger than me, don't fear getting older. There's peace on this side of the hill, if you're willing to do the inner work. 

If you're around my age or older, let's keep going. Let's keep evolving. Let's keep living intentionally, not just counting the years, but making the years count. 

In my case, especially, my boys are all grown up. The older one is already working and carving his own life. The younger one, about to finish university, yet rearing to go independent. My husband and I are back to us. I'm surprised how fun this phase can also be.  

Here's to 57. 

Not an end. Not even a peak. 

Just another beginning, from a higher vantage point. 

#birthday #lifecycle #purposefulliving

Ⓒ 08 October 2025

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Addresses of my teammates. I am sending them stuff tomorrow. 

To my elder son singing to Elton John's Your Song. *my heart* 

Rei Germar's latest vlog on YouTube. 

Of urgent things to do this week.

Johnson's Baby Powder as I applied it on my whole body to make me feel cooler.

I could travel already!

This pandemic ends! Or we are more able to live with the corona virus.

Dickies mini dress, which I converted into a sleepwear.

My quiet Sunday with fambam.

More wisdom to go about my to-dos

More options in life! 

Hopeful

The mouse to check on the diffrent tabs of my browser. Multitasking ever! Ha ha! 

Day 26 Minimalism challenge, Get all of your errands done. How timely this challenge is! This is what I am exactly going to do tomorrow.

Ⓒ 26 September 2021

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Yes, I started a dream, that one day, I will produce a leader in my organization. It happened today. 

Amazeballs! 

Day 25 Minimalism challenge, Batch cook your meals. This doesn't apply to me though. My boys like freshly cooked food, if that's the term. They want their meals served hot. And we don't use microwave oven. So, there!   

Ⓒ 25 September 2021

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I am fond of music boxes. In fact, I have two in my posession and would want to collect more.

I just love opening an assotment of jewelry or accessories to some tune. You listen to the music while you are choosing which ones to wear. It's so therapeutic! 

And then I chanced upon this quote about music boxes and it's kinda nostalgic:

Day 23 Minimalism challenge, Empty your junk drawer. I used to collect a lot of accessories. I guess it was my way of coping to a stressful corporate life. Or maybe it was part of the corporate look, which expects you to be bejeweled. Ha ha! But since I worked from home, and I am now transitioning into becoming an entrepreneur, I let go of some accessories. I retain only those chunky and more valuable necklaces and earrings for Zoom Meetings or Google Meets. Because of my two music boxes, I am able to empty two drawers (imagine that!), which housed all the junk.  

 

Ⓒ 23 September 2021

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First is complacency. By definition, complacency is a feeling of quiet pleasure or security or with a smug satisfaction with an existing situation or condition, often unaware or not mindful of what could happen otherwise. I wanted to push myself, to stretch myself.   

Second, procastrination, putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention. I want to focus on the now and act!!!

It's always the beach. I find quiet and peace on the beach. I wish I could go  back home and be with the wind, sand, and sea again. 

Day 20 Minimalism challenge, Create a relaxing space. Since I cannot always be on the beach... at least for now because someday soon my beach resort will open. Ha ha! Meanhile, my relaxing place is my home. It is on top of my blessings to have a home where I can be myself, where I feel safe, and most loved.  

 

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