It's the pinnacle and milestone on so many things in my life.
1. First event is that I finally finish the long and winding road of school. I graduated for my MBA in 3 - hard working - years. I worked my ass off to finance my school tuition every semester, not knowing how I could get the money to go on. I couldn't ask my parents because it was my responsibility to take care of myself and I felt ashamed to beg for money from them. Situation in Indonesia is not easy, I can't ask them to pay US Dollar while they're earning Rp. No, it wasn't a good idea.
On top of that, my hands hurt soooo bad from too much working. Both got Carpal Tunnel Syndromme plus Dequervain Syndromme. There was one moment that I couldn't even move my right tumb to the simplest up and down movement because of the excruciating pain that I had.
I worked 6 days a week, 10 to 6, and going to school afterwards. I would be home by 10 or 11, dead tired, only to repeat the whole thing again the next day. While others having vacation in Summer, I would work my ass off to get money to pay for my tuition. All work no play ... Never in my life I had to struggle that hard, physically and mentally. But it was my choice, so I had to deal with it.
Anyhow I couldn't make it throught the darkest time if I don't have "angels" around me. Gisela, she's one of my angel ... one of the bestest friend I've ever had. Everytime I heard the song "Angels on My Shoulder", it always remind me of her. She might not know it, but she's an angel to me. She was my tower of strength.
And Tante Carol, .. how I miss her sometimes. She opened the door for me when I needed a shelter, and she gave me so much more than just a roof over my head. Wisdom and warmth of a mother she offered. I wish she knew how much she meant to me.
Mrs. Pat Lewis, the councelor who helped me through my academic struggle, she lights up the torch at the end of the tunnel. Professor Ma, who helped me to get an internship in NYSE. I got the chance to work in the center of financial world. I couldn't believe when I got the access to be in the most famous Wall Street building. And I got to get in the Floor where all the brokers trade. Wonderful, unforgettable experience.
And last but not least, at the end, it's always your parents who will save you no matter what. Thanks mama - papa, ... for your understanding, your love, and your encouragement to me. To stand by me in any situation. I can't finish school without your help, pa, who's been generously support me for the whole last semester so I didn't have to work and could intern.
2. I got married to my dear husband. I've been waiting for that special someone so long, I thought I would never find him. And the funniest thing is that, there was this lady, Linda, who told me before I went back to Indo in summer 2002. She said, .. whoever you'll see in your country, it's not him. You'll meet your soulmate here in New York. He's a nice young man. I just laughed .. didn't take it seriously. Look where I am now.
We had our honeymoon in Las Vegas ... yeah!! It was boiling hot but we really had a great fun there. Love every minute of it! We stayed at The Mirage, and every morning at 10 o'clock, we'd go down to the lushious tropical pool, took a swim, had nice drink, sit on the lazy chair under the palm tree and listening to the sound of the splashing water. We would fall asleep there sometimes. It was soooo nice. Definitely will go back there when we get a chance.
Marriage is a process to get to know your partner more than ever. He's a pain in the azz sometimes (hehe) but I love him more than the first time I could ever remember. He's definitely a man with a few words, and that's why I fell in love to him. I should remember that ... He's great, I shouldn't complain ... Well, one can hope for a lil improvisation here and there, right? *smirk*
3. I got pregnant and mom could make it to come here!!!! I was so excited when I picked her up in the airport that I forgot to take a picture!! Gosh .. Couldn't believe she could be here for me when I deliver my baby.
Then finally, the day Dylan arrived to the world. My beautiful baby ... I finally have my own. It's been a long life dream to be a mother. Every time I look at him, I say to myself ... It's a gift from Heaven ... . He's so cute and so tender. Everything is so tiny and soft. Oooohh, every pain that I had is worth fighting for. He's sleeping on my lap right now ... sleeping oh so soundly, and I just have to kiss those chubby cheeks .. (Mama loves you Dylan ... love you, love you, love you)
And everytime I look at Anton, I say .. oh darling, you make my dream comes true. Thanks for giving me such a precious lil boy.
I think God's been good to me ..^_^
May it be the best ahead
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