Transformed
"You've changed!" -a frequent comment i got much recently from guyfriends whom i haven't met for ages. Surprised, i asked them more about what made them raise such a comment. They unanimously responded, "You're just like the ugly duckling who has turned into a swan. You must have dozens after you." I read it as a compliment.

We have been friends for a long time. 10years. These guys witnessed the tremendous transformation of geeky innocent looking gracie from a trend follower teenager to the current me. They used to regard me as a 'xiao-meimei'. Perhaps the 5-year gap was far too wide then. There seemed to be an age-gap and maturity difference.

10 years after, gracie has grown. That speaks a lot about the transformation. Yes, i must admit that i've grown up. What may seem to take priority 10 years ago is now no longer important. My ideals for a fulfilling life have surprisingly changed over time. I didn't realised this until much recently when i met my high school crush. I remembered how I used to be so crazy over this guy 10 years ago. 10 years have gone by. Today, i wondered why i ever had those crazy moments?!

My mum was right. The working environment, the challenges in life, moving overseas for 3 years have been transformation factors. We changed in the way we make decisions, see the world and value our priorities. My career path journey is still in the making. My goals for a fulfilling life are still unreachable. Are more changes awaiting for me? Perhaps. While i continue in my journey in exploring my niches, my values, my directions - i hope to find a lighthouse somewhere, sometime soon.