Finally. An update.
I turned 28 last June 15. No big celebration though (which I prefer). I didn't realize I'm that old already until lately, and with that, I wasn't able to help but ask myself: "What have I accomplished so far?"
I have my own small family which I am so proud of. God gave me Ria, my lovely, understanding, intelligent, patient, beautiful wife which I love infinitely. I have two cute, healthy and smart babies, Milan and Audrey, both I love as much as I love my wife. To date, they are my biggest accomplishment and I can't imagine what can top them. They are my fountain of strength and my source of inspiration.
Career-wise, I took the road less traveled. Despite recommendations and advices (from people I respect highly) and opportunities to go corporate, I went solo. When I was still in college, I am so sure of myself that I will be in the advertising industry, and that I will do my best, come hell or high water, to be the best in the field. But I went solo.
It's been three years now since I started working on my own. I started with a partner, but eventually I had to let him go, and I guess it did good things for both of us. My freelance career is not romantic though, it's something that is very typical in this country. Let''s just say for every one great Client, there are ten others who just .... suck, and I had to deal with them. Anyway, still, that's three years of not depending on a monthly salary, three years of fighting for my business principles, three years of Branding and Design..all on my own. Wow.
I might not have a prestigious job, I might not have an office (I work at home), I might not mingle with the who's who of the design industry but..damn.. I'm proud of what I've reached so far. It might be petty to some, but coming from a family who've always struggled financially.. this is big deal for me. I know It's not enough yet and that I still have a lot to do, but I can't say I'm not blessed.
My glass now is half full.,, and I'm looking forward filling it to the brim....
...then I'll move on to the next glass.
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thankful