Happy indeed feels 30, flirty, and thriving this 2012!

Time flies so fast, doesn't it? It's hard to believe we are starting another year and 2011 is history. But I always make it a point to look back and think of all the blessings and decisions I received and made in the past year, for me to face the new year with positivity, confidence, and hope. I found love at the start of 2011 and to me, this is the most precious gift I received; the happiness I feel in my current relationship is beyond what I expected it to be.

Chinese horoscope experts say that the Year of the Dragon will be a year of change and transformation. But to me, every new year is a chance for us to change and transform. Isn't that what happens anyway when we get older? And for some reason, something is always thrown at me at the start of the new year, whether good or bad.

At A Crossroads

This year is no different. As the year closed, it seemed like the universe once again conspired to throw something my way before the new year began. Once again, I was at a crossroads and needed to make another life-changing decision: From November to December last year, I was contemplating on becoming even more independent by moving out and spending my hard-earned, saved-up money on a condo of my own.

It wasn't an easy time. I had a lot of tulala moments during the day, sleepless nights, and just plain fear every time I thought about it. Random questions kept popping in my head: Can I afford it? Will I survive living alone? Do I really want to blow all my money on a condo?

Just last week, I gave the down payment for my brand new condominium. (Waaaaaahhhhh!!!!) That day, I felt so grown up and, in a way, I was proud of myself. It may be a late decision to make at 30, but in my timeline, I felt that I did it at the right time and was ready to face this new chapter in my life. This is really it!

Being Fearless

Honestly, I wouldn't have been able to do this without the support of my family, especially my brothers, who kept telling me that I shouldn't feel regret because it's a good investment and I should do it for myself. All those years I saved and saved my salary were meant exactly for this moment, and I'm glad I made this decision.

I start 2012 with so much hope and optimism as I embark on this new phase in my life. Instead of feeling afraid, I feel fearless, and I cannot contain my excitement to decorate, to create a home for myself, and to move in soon.

This is my giant leap for the new year. I hope that you, dear reader, will make your dreams, aspirations, goals, and resolutions real this year--no matter how big or small they are. Just keep up that determination, patience, and hard work, and before you know it, all you wish for will be at you reach.

Happy New Year, Cosmo girls!

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