Being Fabulous Can Be From Within
Posted: Tuesday, November 01, 2011
by Hilda Cang
" You are fabulous, my friend. I admire you. " My longtime girlfriend, Anne said to me the other day, half sarcastically. I do not argue with her as a friend and she knows me too well. We have almost shared all our good, bad and ugly since the day we bathed together after school, on a hot afternoon. She said to save time and so together with another girlfriend, Ella, we had ourselves giggled half to death for that incident. We were 15,16 then and Anne being the active all the time while we were the passive half the time. I don't want to lose a friend due to some biting remarks, I can take it.
Over the past 10 years or so, I had enjoyed my self-made tuition job that gave me a sense of satisfaction, helping others and received so much in return. I believe the more we impart, the more we gain . I sometimes would ask myself what had I done to deserve their trust, understanding and generosity towards me during my teaching years that I knew I had owed a lot more to some people who didn't finish what they paid for when their time was not available on their side.
I was working diligently night and day to keep things going at home when my husband wasn't at his favourable option back then, we sustained every critical crisis in struggling to make both ends meet and remained a loving couple through thick and thin. Brought up 2 kids and rearing one grandchild now.
We went for a holiday in KL last week together with the kids. We had a good time shopping, eating and running around. However, my girlfriend didn't mean to say I am fabulous in something I do. She was saying my being as a woman, a mother for my family. I am always within reach for them, without expecting them to repay us back.
Being fabulous, there is no need to be catchily shiny or showy, just a touch of goodness from within, a heart of gold will be fabulous enough.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Hi Hilda.
Sometimes I think that I function as the voice of mediocrity and I don't mean that in any sort of disparaging way. There is nothing wrong with that, as you point out. So, I don't think that being fabulous has any place in my life. But you make a very good point about having a good heart. Thanks for altering my perspective a bit. :)
Hugs,
DianneHi Dianne, thanks for your kind comment. And I do think you are actually fabulous being just who you are. I always appreciate what you wrote here, fabulously.
What a wonderful thing, to be called a fabulous person, a fabulous woman, mother and wife. Hilda I can tell from your family involvement and writing and the way you express yourself that you are indeed fabulous! What makes you special, and that's pretty well what your friend is saying, is that you are special from the inside out - dependable, trustworthy and always there fore her.Gray Mare, how sweet of you to add such a wonderful comment here. I was beyond flattered and thanks for your kind words. Am I fabulous? Only others can remark it.
You are fabulous too ( great son, horses........)Thanks, dear Lady. I call it as I see it and appreciate fabulous people!
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