This is my story at 32. Life hasnât been a straight road (at least for me). Itâs been full of detours, breakdowns, and unexpected turns that somehow led me here.
Iâm a mom of two, still figuring things out one day at a time. And while social media often makes it seem like everyone has it all together, yeah yeah! I donât. Haha! But thatâs okay. Because real life isnât perfect. I donât think Iâd want it to be. Too perfect would be kinda boring anyway, right? The mess, the laughter, the in-between moments⌠thatâs where the real beauty is :’)
Because hereâs the truth⌠growth doesnât come from perfect days. It comes from the messy ones.
Pandemic Changed Everything (2020)
Like many, the pandemic completely changed my life. Before that, I was just your regular 8-to-5 employee, safe, predictable, comfortable. Then the world shut down⌠and suddenly, everything felt uncertain. Going to work got harder (imagine: no work, no pay… and if you do work, thereâs no jeepney hahaha), and I started thinking, âOh Wait wait wait!, is this really the life I want?â
To make the story short, I made a choice. I left my company and took a leap. I tried my luck, hoping to find something I could earn from. No backup plan, no experience, just a strong determination to provide for my family. Thatâs when I discovered the world of Freelancing.
It was super overwhelming at first. I had to learn everything. Photoshop, Illustrator, spreadsheets, formulas, macros, etc. etc. You name it, I probably tried it lol.
I still remember this one interview. The client goes, âThere are so many VAs out there pretending they know what theyâre doing, but they actually donât.â And Iâm sitting there like, âUhhh yeahâŚâ while my brainâs yelling, âOh no, thatâs literally me!â hahaha :’D
But I didnât give up. I just kept learning and trying until one day, boom! I landed my first data entry job. Three days in and I made over 200+ USD. Like, what?! Three days! And it wasnât even full-time haha đ
After that, I started doing all sorts of stuff; formatting documents, setting up courses in Systeme.io, and a bunch more. Every task taught me something new, and honestly, it felt so good to finally see my hard work turning into something real.
Then I met my long time client, and I owe her so much. Sheâs the one who taught me how to do social media management(Pinteresting) and she still shares tips and ideas with me to this day.
Not long after, I got to work with these two fabulous ladies from my dream land, New Zealand. Theyâre some of the kindest people Iâve ever met… sometimes I still canât believe clients like them actually exist. They believed in me, trusted my work, and supported me more than they probably realize.
These amazing women inspired me to start blogging… not just to improve my skills, but to share what Iâve learned and hopefully help a few people along the way too.
So can you see it now? Different tasks, new challenges, fresh learnings, it really drives me crazy! Every day feels like an adventure, and I love it!
Of course, it hasnât all been easy. Every adventure comes with its share of mistakes, and trust me, Iâve had plenty! But each one taught me something valuable.
- You donât have to know everything to start. Taking the first step matters more than feeling ready.
- Every skill can be learned. I once knew nothing about SEO, and now itâs what I do every day.
- Challenges are growth in disguise. When things feel tough, it means youâre evolving.
- If you stay inside your box, youâll never see the beauty outside it. Fear keeps you safe, but it also keeps you small.
The Hardest Job: Mom Life + Work Life
Hereâs the part social media doesnât show. Being a work-from-home mom is not aesthetic Pinterest boards. Itâs messy. Like, really messy
There are days Iâm typing with one hand while rocking my baby with the other. Days when I cook dinner while replying to client messages. Nights when I donât sleep because my kids wonât sleep, but deadlines donât wait.
But somewhere in all that everyday mess, I found something really good. My two kids are growing up right beside me. Weâre together every day, and Iâm the one raising them. And that? Thatâs what makes me the happiest.
Every sleepless night, every tear, every stretch of patience, itâs all for my kidsâ future. And even if it doesnât look perfect, itâs real.
Why I Started This Blog
I didnât start this blog to show off or anything. Iâm still figuring stuff out too. I just wanted to write because I know what itâs like to feel stuck and tired, and I wanna share because honestly, I feel that way sometimes too.
This blog is my way of saying: Youâre not alone!
Itâs not all pretty or perfect. Itâs just real stuff, the stories, the struggles, and those tiny wins that actually count. Some days are good, some days arenât. Thatâs just how it is.
So next time you think youâre not âdoing enough,â remember:
youâre building a life, not chasing a finish line.
Lessons I Hold On To
- Change isnât the end, itâs the start of something new.
- You donât have to be perfect, just present.
- Progress beats perfection, always.
- Sleepless nights are temporary, but the growth lasts forever.
- Youâre never too old, too late, or too new to begin again.
Looking Ahead
I donât have it all figured out. Iâm learning, growing, and trying to build a life that actually feels good, even if itâs kinda messy and all over the place sometimes.
This is my real life. My own version. And honestly, I wouldnât swap it for anyoneâs âperfectâ feed.
So yeah, hereâs my vibe at 32. Messy, beautiful, exhausting, and inspiring all at once haha. And if youâre reading this thinking your storyâs too small or too unfinished, itâs really not.
Iâm not chasing some fancy version of success right now. Iâm just showing up, doing what I love, learning as I go, and choosing what makes me happy. Thatâs enough for me.
Your vibeâs worth sharing. Your storyâs worth living. And your messy, beautiful, real life is totally enough.
If youâve been through something similar, drop it in the comments. Iâd love to hear what your messy, beautiful real life looks like. Maybe your storyâs the one someone needs today.
