Reflection Season

Here are 34 things I learned at 34:

1. You get used to doing the difficult things

2. It’s called a comfort zone for a reason

3. This is all the time we’re going to have

4. You can’t love what you don’t know.

5. The Philippines is not its government

6. You blink and you’ve suddenly become the adult.

7. Our parents are aging and there is nothing we can do about it

8. Action leads to clarity, always and forever.

9. Question everything.

10. Be open to unlearning.

11. Sustainable habits come from deconstructing old ones.

12. Be resilient against disenchantment.

13. Recognize patterns. The quality of your life = the quality of your decisions.

14. I love the idea of traveling, but don't actually like traveling LOL

15. Self-employment is self-improvement.

16. Fight nostalgia.

17. The worst has already happened and I am still here. So let’s get the fuck going.

18. Being kinder to myself.

19. Inertia is so hard to beat. Keep moving.

20. I don't mind spending on two things: health and experiences with my family.

21. No one’s coming. 

22. I have unfair advantages that I can use to make my way through life

23. ROI rush. I want to do more of it.

24. One needs spiritual practice, but it doesn't necessarily have to be religion.

25. You’ll miss older versions of you sometimes - but the only way is forward.

26. Sometimes, I have to remind myself that I get paid to do what I love and excel at.

27. We keep seeking purpose.

28. Rest and relaxation aren’t as rewarding if you don’t do anything prior. 

29. I crave community. I am not a full introvert after all.

30. Different kinds of rest, different kinds of nourishment. The key is knowing what you need.

31. A good cry is always welcome.

32. Immigration took my community away from me.

33. Focus is precious. Social media sucks balls.

34. Ideas are not precious.