Dear Universe

<post created in July>

Dear Universe,

7 months have passed. Many things have happened, positive ones, because I choose to see things positively.

And I'd like to express thanks for each of these positive things.

As I mentioned in my previous link, I reached FRS for CPF, sold my house for >1m, clocked my business class flights for my hubby and I.

Aside from these, I made our family trip happen which made my dad really happy. My mum, though she is not a fan of travelling, enjoyed herself too. 

I thank God that my parents are healthy both mentally and physically to enjoy a 2 weeks trip with us. 

I thank God for providing such a smooth journey with great weather throughout my trip in a land frequently visited by natural disasters. Everything was amazing.

I am thankful to my dad for being so selfless and paying for bulk of the trip. I know he felt satisfied that he could once again pay and bring the whole family out for holidays. 

I had a business trip where I got to meet my overseas colleagues and managed to tick off a place that I probably would not venture to on my own. I am thankful that I get to stay in a five stars hotel for close to a week - a privilege that I am appreciative of, given the cost cutting measures that are implemented left and right.

I made a resale condo purchase and am now a proud property owner. Mortgage debts aside, I am thankful that I have the means to purchase my own property. While it means I have to continue working, it makes me appreciate my job more - because I know this job pays well for the skills / effort / output I deliver. 

I am thankful that in the midst of layoffs happening, my job is secure. I can't guarantee things won't change but I remain grateful that I have been spared from the exercise last year. 

With that, I leave a few messages for myself based on a recent book that I read midway:

I am Divine
I love myself. God loves me
Follow my heart 
My vision creates reality
My life is beautiful 
Live in the present