Wishes and Misses
I am glad…
... I did my undergrad in Boston
... I can help my dad in his business
... I partied before I married
... I met and married my wife
Though sometimes I wish…
... I had taken the offer for architecture undergrad program
... I had a digital camera during my 5-year stay in U.S.
... I had been a better brother
... I knew about blogging much earlier
Have you ever thought how you valued each chapter of your life? Or how you categorized each choice you made or how they turned out? If not, you can do the same exercise like I just did to find out where. Simple… just name 4 or 5 things you’re glad you did, and then the same for what you wish you’ve done.
When you think about the items for each group, not only will you realize how far you have come, you will also know what else you’re missing. If exercised periodically, it serves as a re-assessment of the goals and even as a reminder of those you still want to achieve. Take a step back, and you may even get an answer of what really matters in your life.
Once you have a collection from different years, you may also find the changes in yourself… in your priorities and your goals. Five years ago, I would not have thought I’d get married. I wouldn’t have known I’d take over dad’s business. I was such a party animal! Five calendars replaced off the wall, I now prefer quiet Sundays at my home balcony.
June 27 2008 11:22 am | note to self
June 30th, 2008 at 7:05 am
giving the look of “yes i agree”—>partied before married.