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So now there are four couples in about a month’s worth of time. I’m close friends with 6/8 of them (some of them are engaged to each other).

Is this normal? So many engagements within such a short amount of time.

I’m really happy for them, but at the same time, I wonder, “Why now?” It’s almost like a “since they’re doing it, I should too” kind of thing. The pressure’s on. I hope this is not the case, but it’s sad to make such important decisions in life like a fad.

But then, like I always said: In the end, not my relationship, not my decision, not my hurdle, and not my life. That’s what it comes down to.

But at the same time, congratulations to all the couples. =)

11. I’m good at cleaning.
12. I can make cakes that pretty much look like they were bakery bought.
13. I can read in between the lines.
14. I’m good at recognizing/realizing the whole picture.
15. I open doors for people. (literally…although hopefully one day it will be figuratively as well)
16. I am patient.
17. I practically raised my brother (we’re nine years apart) since my parents were never around (always working, not coming home until at least past 8 or even when around just shutting the door and not interacting with us).
18. I can make custom jewelry.
19. I didn’t drop out of law school. (Yet…sometimes I wonder why I’m still here…=D)
20. Although I look past what’s on the mirror, admittedly I do have somewhat of a figure. Skinny, yet in a healthy way (you will not see ribs). And I’m just happy to maintain what I have. (If only I was a bit taller…=D)

More when I think of them.

I don’t want this to be another self-pitying, “Oh you’re wonderful” exercise. Rather, I want to reflect on the things that make me unique (in a good way) and to figure out my strengths. This way when problems/challenges arise, I can “play it by my strengths” and also address weaknesses when necessary.

1. I am fluent in two languages (somewhat three…well, not really).
2. Played three instruments and still can play two well (not as well as before, but still good enough).
3. I can see (and prefer to see) beyond what’s reflected on the mirror.
4. I can discern other people’s mannerisms, issues, struggles, and personalities and figure out what type of support each person needs, without even speaking to the persons (although conversations do make the discerning easier).
5. I understand that people come from all different places in life and hence not to permanently assume things without getting to know the individual first.
6. I have a level-headed (yet once established,strong) sense of right and wrong.
7. I am not picky about food. (Very much so)
8. I am good with saving money, to use for situations that really matter.
9. I am a good listener.

That’s it for now. More later on if I can think of some more.