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I may have read that somewhere or just made it up in my head.😅😂 But yes, I'm the girl.

It's a cliché but writing as a craft is more like a *calling* for me. I've had my bad days, when it went downhill, failures, rejections, writer's block, anxiety, and what have you. But somehow, I made it here which is quite a feat.💥

Tbh, it's a love-hate relationship I have with writing. And how ironic bec. I don't see myself doin' anything sans writing (aside from baking which comes a close second). 😋😁

And my journey wasn't always smooth, boy was it chaotic--it was a whole lot of mess you can say.

But I guess I kinda owe it to myself to be proud of how I've come so far. Well, we should be esp. of "the progress no one else sees or know little of."

And so I cannot discredit myself for every  accomplishment, win, or success (big or small) I've had along the way. After all,

"We are all works in progress."

It's still a long way to go but maybe a few things I've learned/still learning at 31:

1. It's okay not to have it all figured out. We learn as we go along. So you gotta learn how to let go of the things that you can't control and move forward. Keep movin.

2. You don't always have to take charge--and that's okay because God is. He always is.

Guess I've always been so obsessed about taking charge in my life (again)--or so I thought and felt. But life happens--detours, mistakes, and, bad decisions and really, that's how you learn, grow, and get better.

3. "You have to revel in the now."  Stop worrying so much about the future and live for today because, tomorrow is not/never promised.

4. Find what you love and stick to it. You don't have to be an expert or perfect your craft, but you gotta love what you do and yes, "it has to find you working (too)."

5. Do not give up. "It's difficult until it's done" and yes there's so much you can do outside fear so take a leap of faith. Take that 1st step (even with the 'nerves' or your knees shakin').

6. Write on. Dream on.

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Contrary to how people often describe me: calm, quiet or reserved—I’d like to believe that I am a real-life gung-ho or fighter.

I find comfort in staying behind the scenes and blending into the background where most people aren’t. I guess I am built that way or that different (by default).

But I am a “gung-ho” when it comes to going after my dreams (and admittedly, stubborn at times too).

And writing is my both my solitude and adventure.

“Writing And What Keeps Me Going”

In celebration of International Women’s Month, I would like to share what keeps me going—including what made me stick with writing in the hopes to inspire other women, writers, and dreamers.

That yes, we are enough, and we can.

And despite all the hurdles, we will thrive and persist.

Starting off with my Top 3 favourite words whose personal meanings resonate with me the most. First--Gung-ho, a classic from one of my all time favourite authors’ books (by Cecelia Ahern).

Contrary to how people often describe me: calm, quiet or reserved—I’d like to believe that I am a real-life gung-ho or fighter.

I find comfort in staying behind the scenes or blending into the background where most people are not. I guess I am built that way or that different (by default).

But I am a “gung-ho” when it comes to going after my dreams (and admittedly, stubborn at that too).

And writing is my solitude and adventure.

Mariaa, ‘Airport Scene’ (via mariaawrites)

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