10 Things I am the same or different from my younger self
Taken in Hong Kong in 2001
Looking through old photos during the past few weeks I have been reflecting on how different/same I have been from my younger self. Some things have changed while some remain the same.
- I still hate talking on the phone.I rather send a text or e-mail and you will never catch me on the phone for more then 5 minutes.
- I love chocolates and potato chipsThey are my go to snacks but I am consciously trying to cut down or go without as it certainly has been hampering my dieting effort.
- I use to hate to cook but now am game to learn new recipes and bakes.Having kids changed my outlook on entering the kitchen and cooking. Having more then 1 kid also made it more economical to cook at home rather then eat out so often.
- I still love to write.I used to write journals and short stories but nowadays I blog. It is no longer just words as I too am concentrating on adding pictures to my words.
- I love taking photos.I have always like being behind the camera and snapping pictures of my surroundings. The difference now is that I have better gear with a DSLR and was using a point and shoot back then.
- I still read a lot.
However most of my reading material is online via blogs/forums or in PDFs. I have widen my scope of reading material to include both non-fiction and fiction books. - My love for music has changed
I used to listen to lots of English and Japanese pop music but it has changed to Chinese and Korean Pop. - I have much less sleep as compared to before.
On a good day I’ll be able to get 4-5 hours of uninterrupted sleep but basically it’s still being waken up by Tiger girl 2-3 times a night at least. - I’m able to multi- task better and am more efficient now as compared to before.
I guess having multiple kids does set you up to be a supermom as you learn how to juggle the 101 new things thrown at you on a daily basis. - I’m still in love with the same man that I fell in love with during my teens.
I still feel that he’s hot even though we have been together for nearly half my life.
What things have changed or remain the same for you?
October 16, 2012 @ 12:49 am
I am still as bubbily and happy-go-lucky as I was 10 years ago…. only differences is I now have a hubby and 3 kids to share my job….
October 16, 2012 @ 2:59 am
Thank you for the last point..I am the man…
Love,
Rapheal
October 16, 2012 @ 6:47 am
I still read a lot too. People often ask how I have time. All I can say is that I channel my inner nerd and read while I do just about everything! Great list!
October 16, 2012 @ 8:33 am
Reading is awesome! And congrats! I didn’t meet my hubs until I was in my late 20s, I’m amazed by lasting teen love!
October 16, 2012 @ 10:28 am
1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, & 10. Yow. Lots of things on this list that I can identify with! Thanks for sharing 🙂
October 16, 2012 @ 10:53 am
I really like this idea, of looking back and seeing what is the same and what is different. And funny how in some ways a lot has changed, but in others, very little has. I can still eat my weight in tortilla chips. But I’ve also expanded my palette a lot as well. And I’ve actually grown to hate talking on the phone, though I used to like doing it a lot.
October 16, 2012 @ 11:24 am
I’m so with you on #1. Cannot. stand. the. phone! – except to text. 🙂 I’m with you on #4 too. I LOVE writing. I really think it has changed my life in so many, many ways. Love it!
October 16, 2012 @ 12:20 pm
I guess moms really learn multi-tasking once the kids come. Sometimes you’d wish you had more than two hands to do even more lol!
October 16, 2012 @ 12:23 pm
Well I have changed alot over the last year,
1. I have learned to be selfless instead of selfish.
2. I never liked to read, now I read like a fiend.
3. I have found my inner child and learned how to play again.
4. I have learned that I am deserving of love, and I am able to return it also in a healthy manner.
5. I have found my voice, and use it often.
6. I am greatfullfor things that I overlooked before.
7. My thoughts on life and living have become much more positive and proactive.
8. I have learned how to slow down and enjoy life, and live it to the fullest.
9. I have learned to quiet myself, and be more grounded.
10. And the most important thing that I have learned over this year is TO BE REAL!!!
October 16, 2012 @ 12:29 pm
This is such a neat idea, and after reading this I sat here for at least 20 minutes trying to think of the answer to your question. This is what I’ve come up with…
I’m a much better friend to others than I was when I was younger and I treasure my friendships a lot more.
I still love music as much as I always have! I am always singing!
October 16, 2012 @ 12:46 pm
You–and many others–are making me realize that I am not so much a phone person either. I do talk to my family members on the phone, but beyond that I tend to prefer e-mail. I realized this recently when we had a new employee start at work, who I am mentoring. She really likes the phone, but I find that it takes so much longer! Guess I’m impatient that way…
Maybe our love of reading is connected to a preference for e-mail!
October 16, 2012 @ 4:12 pm
awww! the last one’s too sweet! hehehe…. oh and did i read the word baking somewhere in there??? hehehe urgh, supposed to be my goal this year and i have less than 3 months to at least try for the first time hehehe 😀
October 16, 2012 @ 5:17 pm
Hehe 🙂 I believe when you are a mom you really get less hours of sleep 🙂 Congratulations that you are good at multi-tasking. Until now, I’m still not good at it.
October 16, 2012 @ 9:07 pm
I could have written most of these about me! The sleep one just kills me though. I so long for the days of waking whenever I wanted!
October 16, 2012 @ 11:39 pm
Love that last point. =) I share some common likes too, for instance loving chocolate, chips, writing and Chinese music. =) And oh oh, yes, still in love with that same man after a decade. Thanks for sharing this!
October 17, 2012 @ 1:34 am
Good post!
I wish I could get 5 hours of uninterrupted sleep. My kids are turning my hair grey in the sleep department!
October 17, 2012 @ 2:05 am
Same for points 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8. Must buy chips the next time we find a place to park the little ones for the next play date, while we chat 😛 And when it comes to multitasking, must really pick up more tips u have on being efficient. And I think the last point is really sweet 😛
October 17, 2012 @ 8:22 am
@Rachel,
Sure we should do the playdate and mom meet up soon 🙂
October 17, 2012 @ 8:40 am
We have a lot in common gal! Potato chips is the best..munch that while reading even better 🙂
October 17, 2012 @ 9:33 am
So sweet you are still with your sweetie! I hate talking on the phone, too. Ellen
October 17, 2012 @ 12:27 pm
I am more different now than I used to be. Hahaha. I am more on chatting now than texting and calling.
October 17, 2012 @ 2:54 pm
I have more patience than I was before
October 18, 2012 @ 12:27 am
I love this idea. I need to consider my 10 things! As a teenager I loved talking on the phone – now not so much! I’m with you on #8 regarding sleep! I’m off to work on my list! Thank you for sharing.
October 20, 2012 @ 1:13 pm
You two truly are a wonderful couple. Being together since teens! I am craving chocolate and chips now…
October 20, 2012 @ 2:25 pm
I have much less sleep these days too only now it’s because of my hot flashes. ;P
Awwwwww…number 10 was so sweet. Wow almost half your life! Good for the two of you. <3