And just like that, March is over. The first quarter of my year was nothing short of eventful. I’d like to share with you the important things I’ve learned in the past 90 days:
“…if you analyze anything too much, nothing seems too good. Live.”
The postcard says it all. Thank you to PostSecret for sharing this. And thank you to the sender of this postcard.
The more people you meet in your lifetime, the more you can tell you who the truest of your friends are.
If life is an amusement park, then I was on the roller coaster countless times the past three months. It was plenty scary, but the love, support and sincerity of my truest friends and family made the ride kick-ass fun. Thank you friends. Thank you family. The screams of fright turned to screams of joy because of you.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help; you can’t always do things alone.
I’ve learned that learning to get help from others is not a form of weakness. Even the strongest of giants needs help now and then. I’ve been illuminated by a lot of helping hands, and am very much grateful for their compassion. There are plenty of good people who have a lot to give, and more importantly, enjoy giving. Guardian angels, that’s what they are.
Don’t let those bridges fall.
You’ll need those bridges to go back home, to reunite with loved ones, to connect with lost ones. Always, always value the relationships you have. If others put a “No Entry” sign on their bridge, it’s better to let it be than to burn it. Maybe they need time to do some repairs on their side. Take care of your side of the bridge, always.
Let life surprise you.
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Rach (Heart of Rachel)
March 31, 2008 at 1:18 pm (16 years ago)This is a wonderful post Toni. Life can be so rewarding and enriching in so many ways. It can always be quite challenging and stressful at times but I’m grateful for my family and friends who always help keep me on the right path. They lift me up when I feel down, they encourage me when I lack hope and motivation and they believe in me during times when even I doubt myself. Sorry kung medyo naging too serious.
Nyree
March 31, 2008 at 1:39 pm (16 years ago)What an inspiring post! Thanks Toni!
odette
March 31, 2008 at 4:35 pm (16 years ago)great lessons learned toni, thanks for sharing!
the first quarter of this year has been very challenging on my part too; i have to deal with my decision to quit my job, i was frustrated over the bureucratic processes in some of our government agencies, i had to bear being away from my husband again and wait helplessly for the immigration decision. it was tough for me, it still is, but the last few months also brought me new friends, albeit virtual, like you, and somehow, the daily exchanges of thoughts made my little world a bit happier and bigger.
cheers to new friends met online!
mari
April 1, 2008 at 2:22 am (16 years ago)mine’s pretty much challenging. one thing i learned is that never to let rejections or disappointments cloud my goal . rise above, notwithstanding…
J.
April 1, 2008 at 5:37 am (16 years ago)A lot of my past 90 days were spent lurking on your site, dreaming about my own and finally making it happen. Thanks for being part of it, Toni!
abby
April 1, 2008 at 9:08 am (16 years ago)hi toni! i miss dropping by, i hope you’re well!
dyanie
April 1, 2008 at 12:05 pm (16 years ago)Thanks for the post tonigirl!
My first quarter of 2008 is such a blessing! God is sooo good!
wysgal
April 1, 2008 at 2:04 pm (16 years ago)*sigh* … another quarter gone just like that. I’m still working on my new year’s resolutions. It’s been an eventful first quarter though. =)
denden
April 1, 2008 at 7:06 pm (16 years ago)You
sha
April 2, 2008 at 12:07 pm (16 years ago)your posts always bring a smile on my face….my 90 days have gone far too fast…
I was in London, Athens, Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Palm Beach…. been cooking everyday… and spent time pondering life and being just grateful to friends and family who have helped me so much with my recovery.
and there is a guy who brings smile on my face too…..
Daphne
April 2, 2008 at 6:02 pm (16 years ago)Great post about the first quarter of your, Toni.
My 90 days have been pretty eventful filled with extreme highs and down lows. But with God’s help, my every supportive family and my beloved hubby to be it was worth every single second of it.
Daphne
April 2, 2008 at 6:03 pm (16 years ago)oops I meant your life, Toni! 😀
Gracey
April 2, 2008 at 8:50 pm (16 years ago)This is a brilliant post, Toni! Thanks for sharing this.
Mine was a good one, too. A lot of discovery involved, new friendships made, creating and sharing, getting a year older and happy with it. It’s been a fun and love filled 90 days.
Hanna
April 8, 2008 at 3:45 pm (16 years ago)Love this kind of looking back on a particular time span and evaluating it, I do it in my diary every now and then. I’m hoping there will be more action in my 2/4 than on the first quarter of this year.
Hanna’s last blog post..Cutting out a stencil for the first time
Nicola
April 13, 2008 at 5:55 pm (16 years ago)Hi there, coming by way of Shai’s 52WoC challenge. This is a great post, these are the things we should all keep in mind on a daily basis, but often forget in the heat of the moment or they just get lost in the general business of our lives. I’ll be coming back for more reading
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amypalko
April 14, 2008 at 8:17 pm (16 years ago)What a lovely post, Toni. I love how you match the lessons to the images! I think when words and image combine the concept delivered is always significantly strengthen and your post exemplifies that beautifully.
PS I’m here by way of Shai’s 52 WoC challenge
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