My old readers (who I doubt are still here and actually reading this) would probably remember that this blog, my little personal space, where I used to rant about student life, friends, family and relationships - more like writing in a diary but with attractive features - once blew up because of just one post: "Blogger Cantik di Malaysia." Hahaha!
Until today, I still wonder who was the first person that stumbled upon my blog and decided to put me on that list with all those gorgeous bloggers. Seriously, I was so intimidated. I wasn't even close to any of them. 😂
Anyway, let's put that story aside for now.
But thanks to the person who put me in the spotlight with that post, my blog eventually reached a level I never expected. I received an invitation from one of Southeast Asia's leading online fashion and lifestyle retailers to collaborate, an invitation to appear as a guest on a national TV programme, and even a few opportunities from Nuffnang. And classically-me, I politely turned them all down. It wasn't because I didn't appreciate the opportunities. I did. I just knew they came with a version of life I wasn't ready for. I've always valued my privacy more than being in the spotlight and I didn't think I had the confidence or courage to put myself out there.
Looking back, if I had taken all the opportunities that came my way back then, I probably would've ended up alongside those who knew how to make the most of them. I'm sure you know some of the names that came from the blogging scene. They've become well-known in their own fields. Many of them eventually became celebrities or, in today's terms, influencers.
But I won't say that I regret the choices I made. If I could go back to that time, I'd still make the same decisions. Cause that's simply who I am; an introvert who's always tried to stay away from the spotlight and enjoyed staying in my own little bubble. Though people probably saw me as an outgoing person who was always having the time of my life, the truth is, I loved living like a hermit. I loved writing, reading, watching old movies and listening to heartbreak songs. That's me, the average Jane.
I'm still proud of the person I've become; as a daughter, a wife, and now, a mother. Sure, the life I'm living now is nowhere near glamorous or fancy. It's a simple life; working a 9-to-5 like most people and earning an honest living. But Alhamdulillah, it's the life I've always wanted; a modest life with a healthy work-life balance.
Even now, not much has changed. I'm still not the kind of person who's eager to chase titles or climb the corporate ladder. I've always believed that every bigger role comes with greater responsibility and I've never wanted to take on something I wasn't fully prepared for. I'd rather grow steadily while stay true to myself. Well, I guess that despite dreaming of leaving my own mark on this world, I'd always end up choosing the safer path.
At the end of the day, I believe in one thing; you're exactly where Allah SWT wants you to be. 😇
**Here's one from the archives;
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