Oh, October! ♥

Three years ago, I wrote this:

Tumatakbo ang oras, naiiwan na ako ng panahon...

I've been singing that line in my head since last night upon realizing that it's already the last night of September.

Well, it's true. Not only does time run, it flies! Sometimes, too fast.

Photo Credits: Claire Mojher

I still sing that song. Bakit ba kasi pinauso pa yan ng Mojofly? Haha.

Today is a day of bloopers. Nakakaloko. Puro sablay. But I'm still thankful. I choose to be. :D

And thanks to the first blooper, I was reminded that I'm almost thirty. Har.

Ganun pala yung pakiramdam na paggising mo ay may "happy birthday" greeting kang mababasa. Hahaha. Okay lang, Kuya. I understand. Senior moments, you know! ;p

Anyway, perfect timing din siguro because I got to read this article today: 10 Small Steps to Happiness for Every Woman In Her 30s.

Oo na, universe!!! 30 na ako!!!

At dahil diyan, sige, let's go over the list and evaluate how I am doing so far. :p

1. Stretch out everyday.

Hindi pa ba sapat ang araw-araw na pakikipag-bakbakan sa kalye makasakay lang ng jeep o FX, paglalakad sa kahabaan ng Marcos Highway kasi nag-give up na si Manong Driver sa walang galawang trapik, pag-akyat sa hagdanan nang patakbo kasi hinahabol mo ang tren at kasi sira ang escalator, at paglalakad pa uli mula LRT station papuntang office kasi aabutin ka ng siyam-siyam kakahintay sa Project 2-3 na jeep na pag dumaan ay punuan pa. Hays. Sobra-sobrang exercise na yun!

2. Be kind to others.

Alam na ni Lord yun. :)

3. Connect with people.

O tara, date tayo! Text niyo lang ako. Hehe. I don't have much time but for special people, I make time. :) Alam ng mga mahal ko sa buhay yan. ;)

4. Take good care of your health.

Yeah! I just went to the dentist last month, and just this afternoon, I availed of the free pneumococcal vaccine offered in the office. As for the other issue, I'll attend to it soon. :D

5. Practice optimism.

I try my best. Really. :)

6. Stop overthinking.

When you have a boyfriend who tells you not to overthink, you will not overthink. Hehe.

7. Learn how to forgive.

Naman. Sarili ko na lang ata ang hindi ko pa napapatawad. Char. Seriously, by God's grace, I am able to let go and really forgive. Yes, even myself. :)

8. Appreciate the little things.

Ay ako pa ba? Mababaw lang talaga ang kaligayahan ko. Yun nga raw nagustuhan niya sa akin e. Very appreciative ako. Kahit rose na gawa sa tissue, na-a-appreciate ko. :D

Eto proof o! ;p

9. Do something new.

Marami na. But still excited for more new adventures. Also, I'm looking forward to new beginnings. :D

10. Appreciate how strong and beautiful you are.

Stronger. Better everyday. :)

Thank You, Papa God!!! ♥♥♥ (Photo Credit: Taylor Grey Designs)

When you're thirty and you know it, shout hooray! HOORAY!!! :)

Happy October! ♥

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