Have you changed much this year?
By pinks17
@pinks17 (2192)
Philippines
September 18, 2008 3:25am CST
[i][b]Last year was fine.Our lifestyle was doing great and well esp. with regard with finances.My boyfriend and I was almost at the mall everyday to eat there or pamper ourselves for a body massage.
Now due to crisis and since we moved to a different apartment we changed our lifestyle.We seldom visit the mall.We don't have deliveries anymore from different fastfood chains or restaurants.But I can say that the bond that ties with me and my boyfriend became even stronger because I cook food for him and he learned how to cook also.
With regard to my work behavior well it changed as well.I don't know if I am demotivated already with the new rules but I am still trying really hard to still love my work.I seldom get migraine due to stress at work.Before when my boyfriend was still a supervisor and he was still working at the office he was my inspiration.I wanted to be a supervisor too but now with the new rules I lost my interest of applying for the position bec. of the rules that not really fair for agents.
I guess this year is not my year.We had a lot of problems and I felt that life's not fair with me.But then again it made me realize one thing.If you make your life simple everything will work fine.It's just a matter of lifestyle...[/b][/i]
With regard to my work behavior well it changed as well.I don't know if I am demotivated already with the new rules but I am still trying really hard to still love my work.I seldom get migraine due to stress at work.Before when my boyfriend was still a supervisor and he was still working at the office he was my inspiration.I wanted to be a supervisor too but now with the new rules I lost my interest of applying for the position bec. of the rules that not really fair for agents.
I guess this year is not my year.We had a lot of problems and I felt that life's not fair with me.But then again it made me realize one thing.If you make your life simple everything will work fine.It's just a matter of lifestyle...[/b][/i]2 people like this
15 responses
@rosedust82 (2066)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
I think this year is better than the last. I would have to say the worst year ever was 2007. I was swindled out of 20 thousand by a girl and a few months after that, I was held up and lost more than 30 thousand. So this year is waaay better than the last. I know it's not exactly perfect but it's turning out to be a great year. My fiance and I will be starting our wedding preparations this November so that is something I am looking forward to. Plus, I'll be done with the things that I need pay by this year as well. So I feel next year will be the best.
@reese_sakura (106)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
I changed a lot I would say. I started my own business and i was able to handle rejection as better as the last year. Maybe beceause I have been into a lot of rejections. With work, Im still trying to be positive about it. Im thankful I becamne a Christian, and because of that I am able to move on and find the beautiful things in every aspect of my life.
@kishore415 (889)
• India
19 Sep 08
Yeah i think i have changed alot in this year comparing to previous year.There is a great change in my time table and financial matters.Past year i used to spend most of the time on online games which kills lot of time my this year i stared spending most of the time with books and family members.Coming to my financial matters i started buying the things which are mandatory for me.
@insulin (2479)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
Well there are lots of changes in my life,1st is our life style and second,physically.I gain my weight and I hate it well the reason about it is when I stop my career and now I am working to my moms business.Yes it is true that every year there is a changes and it is normal but the hatest thing that change in me is my figure.
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GOd bless and have a nice day.;-0
huhuhuhGOd bless and have a nice day.;-0
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
yes.. and its kind of a difficult time this year.. you know, financial crisis and all that... i hope next year would be something different, more freedom to do shopping for myself and for my flat, more opportunities, etc.. sigh... i know these dilemmas happening in my life are just a test to make me a better person..
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
26 Sep 08
Sometimes I stop and think that these are just trials.If I surpass all these I guess nothing can beat me bec. for sure it will make me strong and tough.But I just hope to that everything will be fine next year.do you know someone in the name of myta?just curious.
@seeths (413)
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19 Sep 08
I guess I have changed so much this year and this is according to me and I dont know what really the peple whom I know think.I have learned to forgive people first of all.Secondly I used to be a lille short tempered and which I have tried to control.Thidly I used to get tensed and which I feel I have reduced.
Regards
@lingli_78 (12821)
• Australia
18 Sep 08
oh yes... i think i have... many things had happened to me this year... first of all, i was sick and hospitalised for my heart conditions in Feb this year... then in July, my father was sick and hospitalised as well in singapore... so i have to travel there to see my father... then in my workplace, i am starting to feel demotivated, unappreciated and bored... so i have lots of things happening in my mind at the moment... but all of these make me to become a stronger person... in terms of finance, me and my hubby also try our best to eat at home as much as we can to save money and only spend our money on things that we really need... take care and have a nice day...
@wolfie34 (26770)
• United Kingdom
18 Sep 08
I have changed a lot this year, it's the first time in 9 years that I have been single and I am very very happy and would never think about getting into another relationship again. I started therapy this year to help me get over my abusive and controlling ex as well as problems in my life. I have also joined a gym and go 5 times a week so I have lost weight and put on muscle so I feel really good both mentally and physically. I am also doing a psychology course in November which I am very much looking forward to, this year is a new start for me, the start of a better positive life!
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
18 Sep 08
[i]Well that's good wolfie.
And I can see from your picture that you are happy though I don't know you personally but from the picture on your avatar it is showing the happiness.Just continue to have fun.I had that same experience before with my ex-husband and now I am happy with my new boyfriend.
I enjoyed my time being single when my marriage was annulled and I prayed that if He knows that I am already for a new partner He has to give me a sign...and I saw the sign and now I am happy.You will have your time to my friend.[/i]
And I can see from your picture that you are happy though I don't know you personally but from the picture on your avatar it is showing the happiness.Just continue to have fun.I had that same experience before with my ex-husband and now I am happy with my new boyfriend.
I enjoyed my time being single when my marriage was annulled and I prayed that if He knows that I am already for a new partner He has to give me a sign...and I saw the sign and now I am happy.You will have your time to my friend.[/i]
@Ithink (10106)
• United States
18 Sep 08
Alot has happened this last year to make me change and most for the better I think. Money wise it is harder this year but has made me appreciate the little things even more. We have never had alot of money left over to go do things but we made it a point to go to the drive-in every weekend with all the kids in tow. No small feat with out size family. This year money and time didnt permit it so we did other things as a family.
You learn to do without all the extras and get down to basics and that is alright as long as everything they need along with a want here and there is provided for.
Things change and you have to change with them to grow as a person I think, be it with money, or in everyday life. My everyday life has gotten rougher in some ways but better in others and in the end I wouldnt change most of it as it helped me become who I am.
@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
18 Sep 08
Credit cards out of control - got to change my spending patterns...
@patzel88 (3310)
• Philippines
18 Sep 08
for me this year is the year of renewing my all. i was not aware of some changes the past years but when i start to have a banding to my family every sunday i realize i miss many things and it passes all because i never open my eyes that surrounds me.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
18 Sep 08
I am so happy for you that you have a chance to be with your parents or with your family.Nowadays we tend to neglect our families due to work or some other stuffs but I am just amazed that there are still some people who remembers their family and values their family.Life is short and it would be best if we spend our extra time with our parents esp. if they are already old.Who knows how long they'll still stay with us on earth so why waste the chance right.
@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
18 Sep 08
Hi again! Like you I have changed my lifestyle. Due to economic crises I became more thriftier hehe
. I have stopped shopping for things that I don't need. Especially clothes and shoes. I have stopped or somehow prevent myself for longing for a lot of things anymore. Things that I know I can't buy or if I can buy its way too expensive and so I don't think of getting one. I have this motto that I always keep in mind. "Don't buy things that you don't need, and don't need things that you can't buy."
I think due to economic crisis people around the world will learn to appreciate money more and their way of living - be it simple or grand. People will learn to appreciate what they have at the moment.
Ciao!
. I have stopped shopping for things that I don't need. Especially clothes and shoes. I have stopped or somehow prevent myself for longing for a lot of things anymore. Things that I know I can't buy or if I can buy its way too expensive and so I don't think of getting one. I have this motto that I always keep in mind. "Don't buy things that you don't need, and don't need things that you can't buy."
I think due to economic crisis people around the world will learn to appreciate money more and their way of living - be it simple or grand. People will learn to appreciate what they have at the moment.
Ciao!
@chabawel (329)
• Philippines
18 Sep 08
Things happen for a reason. And it's good your seeing things in different perspective like spending more time with your boyfriend and being more home buddy. Times like these, when economy dips, being practical is what being called for.
As for your dream of stepping up the ladder, there will be opportunities along the way, it might not be with your present employer, it might be somewhere else. Don't give up on dreams you know you'll be good at. You will have a chance if you really are motivated enough to achieve it.
Right now, just relax, chill out and enjoy the warmth of your love you and your boyfriend are sharing. That's more important than material things.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
26 Sep 08
I hope that someday things will change and everything will be better.I don't know if my plans of working abroad or overseas will still come true.Staying here in our country and working here and the salary I earn is not enough.I don't want to work just to get by each day.I want to save and I don't want to grow old without a house to live.I want to own a house.I don't want to rent in to an apartment all my life.Do you get what I mean?
@GemmaR (8517)
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18 Sep 08
I have changed an awful lot this year!
Last year, I used to find it very hard to trust people, after something that happened to me when I was a lot younger, but I met a guy who helped me to put that behind me, so now I am a lot more confident when I am around other people!
I have also found my faith again, and love God to bits! I am so glad that I have done that, as He helps me through very hard times these days, and I would have just gone to pieces before.
