I thought a list of things I’m thankful for, and things I love is something very apt for me to whip up tonight not only because I’m about to embark on a few different journeys come tomorrow. Here goes:
* People in my life The funny thing is, no matter how much I am in the shits, or what kind of conundrum I get myself into, I know that if nothing else, the one thing I have is that my life is made up of such awe-inspiring individuals. From a cookie-cutter family that I happily come home to with parents who are still so in love with each other [25 years this July!], to the occasionally-annoying-occasionally-amusing younger brother, to friends and colleagues who are generous, admirable and talented – I am so incredibly lucky.
* Work This October would mark my six years in the media industry. I have gone a long way interning for Phin Wong whilst slaving it out in Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Mass Communication course, and I have a long way to go, and much, much more to learn. Come tomorrow, despite all my gripes about weddings and friends getting hitched, I will be the editor of SingaporeBrides.com. It’s very exciting what’s to come, and I’m twiddling my thumbs in anticipation. If I wanna get rich or die tryin’, I might as well do it in a multi-billion dollar industry, no? [FYI, I am still available for freelance gigs as long as you're not a bridal-related media!]
* Opportunities I’ve been told that I’m very lucky to have gotten where I am today, with various aspects of my life. I think while I have definitely been blessed, I’ve worked very hard as well – I work hard to traipse the world, I work hard to make sure my portfolio kicks ass – and God knows I need to work harder to improve my health [speaking of which - I ran 10km in appalling humidity levels last night! Yay me!]
* God I have been brought up in a relatively strict Muslim family, and while I haven’t been the most religion-abiding girl, I have been, in my little way, attempted to bring myself closer to God, and for the lack of a better phrase, my God, what a difference it has made. My dad has always told me, quoting the Quran, that “God is closer to your than your jugular vein,” and as always, he’s right.
* SkinFood Masks If we were playing a guess-which-one-doesn’t-belong-on-this-list, it’ll be this bullet point, but believe me you, SkinFood makes kickass masks that freshen and brighten your skin in a jiffy. And no, they’re not paying me, or sponsoring me with masks [but very welcomed to!]. For $5 a pop, it’s a miracle worker after an exhausting week and your skin looks incredibly dull even after your exfoliating regime. Of course, I know this only thanks to Andrea Claire.
What’s on your Love List this week?
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which skinfood mask do you like best for brightening? have you tried the gel one yet?
January 31, 2010 @ 10:24 pm
Mimi: I always buy the snow tea and white chocolate ones! I have never tried the gel ones – is it good?? I was tempted to try the eye brightening masks.
January 31, 2010 @ 10:34 pm
yes i have! it feels.. like second skin, like pasting a thin sheet of jelly over your face so it was pretty comfortable though the results were minimal i guess, but very hydrating. the snow tea sounds good!
February 1, 2010 @ 12:23 am
Congratulations on your new job! (:
Yes, there is much to be thankful for – I just started my new week with Law Society… NAC was a good experience but it feels much better going back to law.
Have fun travelling – i was out of Singapore for 2 months and that time did me alot of good! (:
All my best wishes to a rockin’ year!
L.
February 1, 2010 @ 9:17 am
you travel all around the world, has finding halal food, refrain from drinking & partying, adapting to other cultures with all the non muslims friends etc, be easy for you? :)
xx
March 23, 2010 @ 4:14 pm
agnes: Truth is – you can find halal food very easily anywhere you go. Supermarkets all over the world have a halal section, or I live on vegetarian diets. I enjoy music and partying and I don’t need alcohol to have a good time, and I think religion shouldn’t compromise whom you meet and hang out with! :o)
March 24, 2010 @ 12:51 pm