Writer’s Workshop: How Different? Blast from the Past
Before and Now
It’s more then 10 yrs since I’ve been in Australia. Back then while as a University student I was much more fit and slimmer as compared to today. My status has also changed a lot since then. From a single to attached and now married with three kids a lot has happened this past 10+ years. I can say I have been greatly blessed.
I have more wrinkles and white hairs now as compared to back then as a carefree student. My daily workload is much heavier then before but I’m enjoying it more. I guess that it has taken 12 years to get to where I am now. I have been through quite a bit of life experience this past decade but it has worked to shaped me into a better person.
I can say that now I am more patient after having 3 kids of my own. However there are certain things which I’ve given up being tolerant about which includes being nice to people who are really hard to get along with. I don’t put up with other people’s nonsense and bend over back to accommodate requests/demands that seem ridiculous to me. Doesn’t mean that you are “family” that you are allowed to take advantage of my generosity.
I’m more efficient now at multi-tasking as compared to before. I think it is a skill that is born out of necessity to handle kids, work and household. My focus in life hasn’t changed much. I’m still focusing a lot on the family and it’s constantly evolving needs. I’m more organised and task oriented and have learned how to make use of the time in the day to do my work/tasks effectively.
How have you changed this past 10 years?
Any drastic changes in your life?
January 10, 2013 @ 1:37 pm
What a great questions. In the past ten years I have made a few career changes with the best one being starting my business. I have changed hairstyles and the people in my life. I am also happier with my life then I was 10 years ago. I have identified my purpose and moving towards my destiny.
January 10, 2013 @ 1:48 pm
I love your change from pleasing people to not accepting people who are not kind. Life is too short to spend time with those who take you for granted. You have definitely become wise in the past ten years : )
January 10, 2013 @ 1:54 pm
From the pictures nothing has changed but the photographer the light and the clothing 🙂
But time does fly… 10 years can seem like a very long time when you look at yourself physically like this. Sniff
Teri
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January 10, 2013 @ 2:24 pm
I officially became part of the working force ten years ago. 🙂
Back then, I only had myself to worry about. I would splurge on clothes, bags, shoes and would travel quite often.
Ah, those were the days. 🙂
January 10, 2013 @ 2:29 pm
you’re still pretty and you bloomed to a wonderful woman.. but i dont agree with the wrinkles though i cant see it..
January 10, 2013 @ 3:58 pm
I agree with your multi-tasking assessment. Juggling family life and work can do that to you!
January 10, 2013 @ 5:42 pm
I agree with Teri’s comment. Your looks haven’t changed a bit. Glad the changes on the inside seem like really good ones.
January 10, 2013 @ 7:20 pm
well, 10 years aoo I was six… so I should hope I’ve changed 😉
January 10, 2013 @ 8:32 pm
I think you look quite lovely and really the slight change you’ve had in the past decade is really minimal, really!
Let’s see, in the past decade I’ve moved from early 40s to ….well, you get it and I do see a few more visible signs of age on my face and in my hair, but it’s not so bad. God has blessed me with a good life by giving me a thought process of being kind to myself – no smoking or drinking or partying or … These elements can put 10 or 20 years on a person in a short period of time. My weigh is within 5 pounds of what I was a decade ago. That’s very difficult to maintain the older you get, I’ve learned.
The biggest change for me has been going from a home school mom to a retired home school mom now that all three have graduated. My life is ever bit as busy, but with things I like doing for me and that’s ok. =D
January 10, 2013 @ 8:57 pm
I would say that I have had similar changes in the last ten years. 10 years ago I was in college, working a FT job in the Human Services field and bartending part time. Now I am a SAHM to 2 beautiful girls and a Labor Doula. Like you I feel very blessed to be where I am now and because of that my priorities in life have changed. I chose to focus my efforts on positive things and positive people.
January 10, 2013 @ 9:06 pm
I agree that your looks have not changed a bit! But 10 years does make lots of changes in one’s life, doesn’t it? It is very interesting to reflect.
January 10, 2013 @ 9:09 pm
This is a great post!
I love to look back over my life and see how far I’ve progressed. I like that we are constantly growing and shifting throughout life. The last ten years of my life have been the most eventful. They’ve been filled with studying, moving overseas, travelling the world, writing, spiritual growth, falling in love, getting married… 🙂 It’s been a fabulous decade. I am much more content and living a purpose-driven life now than I was ten years ago. I can’t wait to see what the next ten years will bring!
Thanks for posting this. I enjoyed reflecting on this today.
January 10, 2013 @ 11:30 pm
After 10 years you still look great my dear. 🙂
January 11, 2013 @ 12:33 am
A great question to think about! With 3 kids of my own, I can relate to some of your changes as well!
January 11, 2013 @ 1:41 am
Like you, I have changed quite a bit – became a full time mom, and gained some weight. My priorities have changed and so have my personality. I am much more calm, and quiet now, and I became more introverted.
I can’t see your gray hairs in the after photo either.
January 11, 2013 @ 1:56 am
I think I’ve become a lot less tolerant of people taking advantage of me too. I think it was having kids that changed me for the better, not just time passing. 🙂 By the way, you look great, it doesn’t seem like you have aged at all!!
January 11, 2013 @ 3:41 am
I have changed so much in the last ten years. I went from a busy single mom to an empty nester. Some of it good, some of it bad….
January 11, 2013 @ 3:50 am
Blog hopping – I don’t even want to think about where I was 10 years ago….still in my 40’s oh wow – don’t even want to go back there – lol!
January 11, 2013 @ 3:56 am
I’m about to turn 50 so ten years isn’t much. But big changes since in that tim I married and had two children!
January 11, 2013 @ 4:19 am
You’re ageing gracefully, Dominique! Well for me, 10 years ago, I was a student not knowing what to do and where to go after graduation; glad I made some good decisions along the way. 🙂
January 11, 2013 @ 5:23 am
You are as fresh and as beautiful as then and with the added experiences and blessings even more so.
I’ve changed just with more maturity and coming out of my shell just a bit. It’s been a long journey.
January 11, 2013 @ 7:09 am
This is a great post! I think I should do a blast from the past post too to see what difference I have from before. It’s also a great way to assess if you’ve improved or not. 🙂
January 11, 2013 @ 12:09 pm
you are even more beautiful now. Oh my goodness so much has changed for me over the pats 10 years….Thank you for sharing at the hop xo
January 11, 2013 @ 7:30 pm
Oh 10 years came by so fast for me it seems! Looking back, I can’t believe that much has been accomplished and changed in 10 years. I graduated from high school and college, had numerous jobs, never the one that was perfect, and finally getting married and having a kid with the same man I’ve been with for 10 years!
I hope I can have three kids in the next 10 years too!
January 21, 2013 @ 10:44 pm
Oh my. You look so much the same! Lovely girl!
I’ve changed a lot. I no longer tolerate anyone being mean or disrespectful to me…no matter who they are.
And I allow myself to be happy…even when some of my loved ones are NOT!
This was a wonderful post.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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