33 years and 1 week

Got a bit reflective today looking back at my 33 years and 1 week.....

What have I achieved?

Monetary wise, I have been average...my bro brought us to the unit that he bought after our mother's day dinner last night (which was fantastic by the way, haven't had a proper family dinner other than during Chinese New Year for many many years now). And just to clarify, our family sometimes celebrate Mother's Day a week later just to avoid the crowds and the extra charges they pile on for special occasions. Back to the unit, it looked great, nice location, nice level and a nice big balcony, which is always a prerequisite for a nice unit. I haven't got a unit, a car or loads of cash. I am what you would term as "comfortably poor".

I am a competitive person by nature (Taurus), and I am very security conscious (Taurus), but not against my family members.

Sure, I wished I had more money in my bank account, I wished I had a car (got to get a licence first), and I wish I have the 2 million dollar mansion my boss just built. Its funny, I'm surrounded by people who seem to have it all, yet I'm not jealous.

Is this due to old age, am I softening like cheese and wine? Have I lost my drive?

Maybe its because I have a partnership with one of the most wonderful person you can find on this planet (no names required).

Maybe its because I have some real friends from Australia (namely Sydney, Wollongong and Perth) and Singapore. Sure, they make up no more than the fingers I can count on my two hands, but would you rather have 100 fake air kissing ass smooching friends or 1 true friend holding your hand on your death bed (ok, sorry getting a little morbid here....)?

So what have I achieved?

I have plans, but it'll take time. I won't be stuck in this "comfortably poor" zone forever. And make sure all you friends come along for the ride.

Because without you all I am and have nothing.