Sending Heartfelt Messages to Those I'm Grateful For

It’s already been four days since I left my job, but it still doesn’t feel real.

 

It’s as if I’ve never worked a day in my life—this relaxed lifestyle feels surprisingly comfortable. Though, of course, there are moments when boredom creeps in.

 

Today was another fulfilling day.  

I started the morning at 8 a.m. playing tennis with my husband, then showered and headed to my usual hospital for some chuna therapy. I spent some time at a friend’s place nearby, who’s working from home, and we had lunch together. Their dog was just adorable! On my way back, I finally tackled the task I’d been putting off: searching for a studio for a profile photoshoot. I kept looking even after getting home, and I finally found a place I absolutely love and booked a hair and makeup salon as well. I’d always avoided getting professional profile photos because of the cost, but last year’s luxurious wedding photoshoot—complete with a studio, hair, makeup, and dress—taught me how much it’s worth investing in professionals. It made me realize I should make an effort to capture my youngest moments with photos, even if it means spending a bit of time and money. On another note, I had a great phone call catching up with my college best friend, who recently started a new job, listening to her stories about adjusting to her workplace. (When I hung up, I realized we’d been talking for an hour and a half! LOL)

 

And then, I finally did the most important task I’d been procrastinating on: sending heartfelt messages to everyone who had given me their business cards. At first, it felt a bit tedious, but as I thought about each person while writing, I felt a sense of pride and warmth. Not everyone has replied yet, but realizing that so many people still care about me and miss me fills me with gratitude and emotion. I need to screenshot these precious messages to keep them forever. I think I’ve lived a pretty good life after all!

 

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