It's my 47th birthday today and I wish to hide from the world. I feel that I don't want to have the spotlight focused on me.
I think that I have my priorities in check:
PEOPLE. I think I have done my best to let people important to me know that they are cherished and valued: my family, my direct support group, my work team creating enabling environments for patients and stakeholders, my co-workers, my friends and my patients.
PLACE. From this quarter's Philhealth share, I spent on building a loft bed which I spent YEARS planning until I was ready to implement.
PROTECTION. I also put aside sufficient budget to get new tires for Rosebud 2.0 to ensure our continued safety during road trips and family adventures. It cost a lot, but I feel it is a worthy investment.
PURPOSE. Today I remember my father who died at 47 years old. He didn't grow old because he died young. I am honored to have lived as "young" as my dad. I remember when his co-workers would post "SMOKING IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH" he would add "BITCHING ABOUT" at the beginning of the statement to warn those nagging him to quit smoking. When he was diagnosed with lung cancer, he quit smoking cold turkey.
I am honored to have lived 47 years with purpose and maximally utilizing my skills and talents to help other people, reaching goals and walking the untrodden path. Trailblazing!
