Something To Ponder

2 days ago, a friend of mine ~ S had wrote me a sms that triggered my thoughts and reflection.


Before I get started, let me apologise to S as I hope she wouldn't mine me writing my thought through this dreamy bloggie.


This was what she wrote:


S: Fiona, very nice to know you and I'm thankful for that. I see how you really go all the way to care for your hubby and daughter, every thought, every action.

Fiona: Haha... I'm stunned to see what you wrote :) I'm really flattered... honestly, I'm nothing as compred to others. Don't forget, I'm still a woman who pursue love, passion & also buying lotsa nice shoes hee... if got a chance, I will share with you a story from someone who is dearest to me :)

S: Haha... you deserve that compliment :-) not easy for a woman to give up things that shes used to like to do for her family. I Salute to you :-)

End of conversation

A day later, this was what I wrote to S.

Fiona: By the way, was pondering of your words last evening, I felt I'm useless as compared to people like you all. Cuz everyone is working & securing a good job wheras I'm not achieving anything at this age. This is quite shameful! Everyone is working hard but not me :( I'm slacking...

S: Hey gal, you were successful once as a Regional Marketeer in your career. But now you have turned this career success into family success. You are now a successful mum with a cute daughter, supportive and caring hubby, don't have to worry about financial. It's a different type of success. To work doesn't mean success, it only allows you to be financial better. But to have money, doesn't mean you will be happy. Sometimes, money brings more trouble. To be happy is the most important! To define your own success, you are already very successful from having a career to a wife and now to a mother. I know you want to reduce Deon's burden, don't force yourself too hard. All you need is time and opportunity and it's coming :)

After reading, I was really touched by the way she described about me.

To reflect on my life at this stage, I have nothing to complain. It's true that I have a great supportive hubby who is always there for me irregardless financially, career switching, or even to my emotional swings ...

I'm thankful to have my hubby to teach me in all aspects of life. He's my coach and my angel.

He teach me not to be too complacent in life. I may fall!

And I guess, I remember his words and that is when I started to move forward. To pick up all the broken pieces I left in the past and moving forward to a new career. Bear with me for another 2 years & I will show you the results.

I suppose everyone is struggling in some part of their lives. Nothing is easy and we just have to move forward. As for me, I will continue to work hard and strive for the best. Like what S was mentioning, I need time & opportunity. It's coming!

Year 2009, is definitely a good year for those who born in the Year of Snake. Beware, Snake is strong & they will shine!