Le labyrinthe de Gamine

“I've been trying to find the word that says what I need to be in life. 'Brave' is the only word. It's the only thing that I ask myself to be.”

~Anonymous~

Hello world, it's been a while. How's things?

Oh, me...? Lots have happened within the span of time from my wedding till now.

And the sad thing is that they've gotten to me, and have left me bruised and hurt. The worst was getting depressed.

Yeah, it's sad but true. I hope I am coping well although at times, I sincerely think that I don't.

Just to name a few of the things that I have learnt:

1) Subtly evolving into the role of a daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and understanding that differences in values are always there. It's always good to reflect, be optimistic and liberal about the actions of others.

2) Learning to manage and cope with work demands and unnerving characters at work. I learnt to be assertive at times while managing the expectations of others of me and simultaneously trying my best effort to give my very best to work.

3) Learning to manage my own stresses and how to manage my time between my work and my personal life. DO remember to put a boundary between work and life. Do not let work encroach your life. Why? Because it's two poles of my life. The only limiting factor here I guess would be me. Hehe

4) There can be no bigger obligation in life, than making sure that I am well and happy. (Easier said than done, I know)

So you see, there's lots to learn and grow here. And I think it's high time I do. I have been in a sheltered life for donkey years and it's about time that I learn to pay the fees to reality.

A friend told me that all these are not about change, it's really more about finding myself. Where am I?

Wish me luck folks!

luv, as always

Gamine