The Terrific 30s

Crossing to the 30s have not been easy. Apart from my slowing metabolism, one question keeps bothering me. What have I achieved in my life thus far?

And automatically a checklist appears right in front (Typical planner Mode) ...Ting!

First on the list...A good degree and an MBA (Check), Second...a career that I am enjoying despite the long hours (Check), Third..My own home (Check) ...not exactly mine mine but I am one of the joint owners of our first family landed property..Our dream home and our gift to our parents (YAY!YAY!)

So what's left?? Damn...hate the unchecked items....

1) PHD...Put on hold til I can find a reputable part time PhD program as I will never ever quit my job to study full time..

2) Holidays to Everywhere - Left many more including Africa, Mt Everest, NZ, Skiing trip to Switz and Japan....I still have time for that unless I am suddenly diagnosed with a terminal illness (then I will just have all the hols back to back..see I got it all planned :))

3) My own family.. to love and live for..I always wanted a wonderful family of my own and I bet that's what my parents, siblings n friends want for me as well..But it take two hands to clap..have not found the other hand..so marriage shelved for the moment or mebbe for good..

But one tiny thought keeps coming back. Why wait for that one hand when there are so many little hands waiting to be held... yes..Adopting a little one.. or the little one adopting me rather.. I believe I can be a great Mum or the Best Mom!! This little dream is not just a dream but my achievement and the meaning of my life... I am not making this decision so that I can check off one more item or to show off but I feel that the little one is the missing gem in my life right now.. and I am even prepared to postpone or forego the other two undone tasks for this angel..

I know I'm gonna have a tough time convincing Mum n Dad..but I have to do this.. for my selfish reasons, to make my life complete and of course more challenging and thus meaningful..

Wish me all the best guys... I need all the support and well wishes :)