A date to remember

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31 years ago, I started work at the Embassy of Peru.  It was a Wednesday, and I cannot, for the life of me, remember why I didn't start on a Monday or the 1st of the next month.  

Anyway, I joined as a young and impressionable person who had skills to offer but also much to learn.  Thankfully, I had very kind and helpful colleagues who taught me all that I needed to know.

After almost 20 years of being the ambassador's secretary, I discovered more about myself than in any other period of my life. It was a time of change and evolution into who I was meant to be and though I remember some difficult times, I cherish the amazing moments more. 

I've been retired now for over 11 years.  Sometimes I still need to pinch myself when I wake up and see the life that I have now.  It is a simple life but an easy one.

Today, for instance, Stephen asked me if there was anything more that he could do for me.  Without hesitation, I know that there is nothing I need or want.  I have enough of everything.

Just remembering today's date and smiling for all the memories and milestones I have had since that day!

This thing I do...

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Since April this year, I've had a change of lifestyle.  I somehow slipped into it without feeling or noticing that it was actually something sudden.

Perhaps it was best that I hadn't realised it because this meant that I didn't waste time analysing the whys and wherefores.  I just had to do it and I did.  

I'm sure it's the right thing to do but I wonder if it's a hard thing to do.  Some people think so and that's why this crossed my mind.

I don't think I've been unhappy.  In fact, I believe that I'm happier. Being of value to someone and making a difference, no matter how insignificant it may seem, can subconsciously add to one's self-esteem.

The right thing and the hard thing when done with love and a positive attitude can produce good vibes.

When ability meets with availability, everything is easy to do.

So this thing I do, works in a good way for me.

Today in 1992

My journey, or rather one of them, started in 1992 and ended in 2012.

It seems like I never ever worked at the Embassy of Peru for twenty years.  How easy it has been to forget and leave it all behind!!!!

When I was teetering on whether or not to do it, I was in a short state of turmoil but when I decided, I just went ahead without thinking more and now it's already over three years since I've left.  

Today a reminded popped up in my online calendar that said "Peru Embassy Anniversary".  I don't even remember putting that detail in my calendar.  I must have done it since it came up together with my other appointments for the day.

Nice moment that brought when I look back at the friends I made and still contact via email or whatsapp.  

Looking back, it had molded me for the greater good.  I learnt so many things during those years and some of those lessons hold me in good stead today.  How awesome is that!!!

Feeling amazing

I saw this recently on Facebook and reading through points 1 to 15, I can check off all of them.  

I have had some pretty amazing moments in my life.

Today is one of them.  It marks the anniversary of when I first joined the Embassy at the age of 33.  

Of course, I retired  2 years ago after spending two-thirds of my life there but if I had stayed I would be celebrating 22 years today.  Okay, do your calculation. I'm 55 already.  

I wonder if one day I will no longer feel the strong attachments that I still feel. 

Maybe a trip to Peru will be the antidote.