Today, God has gifted me with another shot at life. My 25th.
Thank YOU!
For the last few years I have had the happiest times of my life, most of which were unplanned, happened in the spur of the moment, and had some unexpected consequences. I may not have turned out to be as wise or as terribly successful as some people expected me to be but I’m happy and the fact that I have done well so far is such a relief already.
I hope you do not mistake it for an overwhelming lack of ambition and general sense of complacency. The truth is, I still don’t know what I want BUT I am finding my way…slowly.
What’s more, I have already come to terms with the the fact that our twenties is indeed an uncertain time where we’re going to feel lost and uncomfortable. I’m also already at peace with the fact that my body, my job and my love life are not perfect. But, hey, I intend to rock it my way the whole decade long, even longer, if the Lord wills.
How to go about rocking it, you may ask. I got plans somehow:
- Celebrate womanhood everyday.
- Do things just for the story – something that I will enjoy retelling for years to come.
- Look around and try to pick up a few good habits. No bad deed goes unpunished, anyway.
- Get real about savings, about getting my finances in order.
- Sit back from time to time and just await the thrills of life and what it brings to me.
I’m adding some more to the list soon, but for now, that should do. You, ladies and gentlemen, younger or older, are, of course, encouraged to put your two cents in. Birthday treat, c’mon!
Thanks and have a lovely day, one and all!
(Related Post: Life’s Priceless Moment)
prewitt1970 said,
November 14, 2012 at 4:44 AM
Happy day to you!! May the rest of your days be filled with joy and love.
Sincerely, Benjamin
Addie said,
November 15, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Thank you for the well-wish, Benjamin.
Wilhelmina Upton said,
November 14, 2012 at 4:59 AM
Happy, happy birthday Miss Addie! You share a birthday with my best friend’s mom. So many people I know who’s birthdays are so close together. I hope you have/had an awesome day! Take care of yourself and many happy returns of the day.
I’m as lost as you, maybe sometimes even more lost but I think that’s ok. Sometimes it frustrates me but then I see so many of my friends with similar concerns and it suddenly isn’t as bad anymore. Today (still the 13th over here) I was blessed enough to see how many people really care about me and it made me extremely happy. Dunno where they actually come from but I’m grateful for everyone.
Sending many hugs your way and I’ll be thinking of you!
Addie said,
November 15, 2012 at 3:01 PM
I could feel the hug, albeit virtual. Thank you so much, Ms. Upton.
incidentallearner said,
November 14, 2012 at 6:12 AM
Happy Quarter Century Bonanza!!! Sounds like you”re doing great this far!!
Addie said,
November 15, 2012 at 3:02 PM
Bonanza! I like. Thank you so much.
Ben Naga said,
November 14, 2012 at 6:25 AM
Keep on rockin’ ‘em, Addie! Like you were going to stop anyway.
One reason to love my life today? The wise man in my heart.
Addie said,
November 15, 2012 at 3:04 PM
Like I was going to stop anyway! Thank you, wise man. I’m glad.
Tincup said,
November 14, 2012 at 10:13 AM
U seem to have a good perspective which is why u are happy. lol…25…old lady…well…u don’t really understand much until u hit 40…so enjoy your youth and enjoy ur successes and don’t worry about ur mistakes as long as u learn something about ur self through them.
Addie said,
November 15, 2012 at 3:05 PM
I know some people in their 40s who claim they still don’t know much but they enjoy every bit of their day and it’s something I’d like to emulate. Thank you for the advice, Tincup.
Pearl said,
November 14, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Let’s drink to that! Hahaha.
Addie said,
November 15, 2012 at 3:06 PM
Habang di ka naman nainom. At ako rin.
Belated happy birthday, fellow fourteener. I miss you.
t said,
November 14, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Happy, Happy, Love!
Addie said,
November 15, 2012 at 3:06 PM
Yes, yes, YES!
renxkyoko said,
November 14, 2012 at 2:02 PM
be well. Be healthy. Good health is the most important thing.
Cheers !
Addie said,
November 15, 2012 at 3:07 PM
I’m so adding that to my list. Should have thought of that first and foremost. I start working on it today.
Thank you, Renx. 
ResidentPatriot said,
November 14, 2012 at 7:07 PM
Happy Birthday
Addie said,
November 15, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Maraming salamat po!
mcolmo said,
November 15, 2012 at 9:17 AM
Happy happy, joy joy!!! Á la Ren & Stimpy.
Addie said,
November 15, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Must have been a very enjoyable show. Googling it later to see what it’s like. Thank you so much.
mcolmo said,
November 16, 2012 at 12:02 AM
LOL! See if you can vind a short clip of them singing the song, hahaha!
readygetcetgo said,
November 15, 2012 at 10:58 AM
25th… quarter life crisis. hahaha kidding! =P Happy Birthday girl!
yes to positive vibes! 
Addie said,
November 15, 2012 at 3:10 PM
I’ve been undergoing quarter life crisis since I turned 18! Haha. Thank you, Cet! Positivitehhh!
Y said,
November 16, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Addie!!! Happy Birthday! Late na greeting ko. Hope you had a great time! Take care and more blessings from our Savior.
Addie said,
November 16, 2012 at 5:52 PM
Thank you, Y!
jlapis said,
November 16, 2012 at 6:57 PM
Yey! Happy birthday, gorgeous! Here’s to more awesome posts!
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Addie said,
November 18, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Thank you, lovely! You are awesome.
Jeff said,
November 27, 2012 at 4:53 AM
Belated happy birthday, Addie! I’m sorry I missed it.
Addie said,
November 27, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Thank you, Jeff. And no worries.
potsquared said,
November 28, 2012 at 11:18 PM
alam ko late na tong bati ko.. pero happy birthday.. ang gift ko sa iyo.. wait mo yung dec issue ng mag.. special mention ka.. ehehehehe..
Addie said,
November 28, 2012 at 11:30 PM
Nagtatatalon, naiihi, nauutot sa tuwa…….Dec issue come here soonest!
Wait…hindi to FHM right?
potsquared said,
November 28, 2012 at 11:33 PM
hinde no… yung magazine dito sa amin… sana magustuhan mo.. ehehehehe.. yun lang ang aking nakayanan…
Addie said,
November 28, 2012 at 11:36 PM
I kner. I kner! Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
dan said,
November 29, 2012 at 6:39 AM
hi you do not know me but i will wish you a belated happy birthday, on your list i like the first one the most, celebrate womanhood everyday
Addie said,
November 29, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Thank you so much, Dan!
Robert said,
January 20, 2013 at 8:52 PM
You are right…enjoy life and it’s surprising moments of happiness!
Enjoyed this blog.