The Story Behind My Blog’s Name

Few months ago, when all the pregnancy stuff started kicking in, I felt that my life was suddenly out of control. I had this roller coaster of emotions and I couldn't get a grip of what's happening to me. One moment, I'm happy and laughing. After some time, biglang malulungkot at iiyak for no reason. Oh yes, I hear you. Parang loka loka lang.

Nakakatamad din kumilos! I was in bed the whole day. I woke up so late that I didn't even get to kiss my husband goodbye before he leaves for work. Nagtampororot tuloy ang lolo nyo! Di ko man lang daw maibuka yung mata ko para mag-goodbye. Haaaayst...

And worst of all, there's morning sickness. I couldn't eat. I couldn't even bear the smell of some ulam. I didn't want to leave the house because I had lots of "barfy sessions" in a day. Every time I look at the bathroom mirror after each barfy session, I see the most pathetic version of myself. Tapos iyak na naman. Ayyy...Kawawa.

My self-confidence was at an all time low and my optimism was lost.  It was hard for me to start on my life-after-corporate plans. Nawalan ako ng gana. Ang hirap mag-focus. My head was crowded with thoughts like:

Ano ba talaga ang gusto kong gawin? 

How can I work on my plans now that there's a baby in my tummy?

 Am I ready to be a mom? 

Are we ready financially? 

What if the business plans don’t work out? 

What if I couldn’t even start a business and the emergency fund dries up? 

Did I make the right decision of leaving my job? 

This drama lasted for months until...

Enter the husband. Cliché as it may sound but he really brings out the best in me.  All I needed was to hear him say:

“You can do it!  You’re the dragon lady remember? You get what you want because you work for it.”

Boom!  I saw the light!

Little by little, I picked up where things left off.  With constant encouragement from hubby and renewed strength from our daily devotional prayers, I regained my optimism and saw things differently.  I got so inspired to work on the things I’ve been putting off. Ang naging mantra ko:

“You’re the dragon lady. Work for it. Work for it. Work for it!”

And so...I'm back with my old enthusiastic self. 

I’m now chasing the life I always wanted. I’m thinking, hoping and praying for only the best. I’m looking forward to a blissful life of a work-at-home wife and mom. I’m working for it. I’m crossing things out from my to-do list and that feels great.

To remain motivated, I’m documenting my journey through this blog.  I named it “The Happy Dragon Lady” because I want to be always reminded that....

A dragon is strong and fierce. I’m the dragon lady, a kick-ass woman.

I am happy because I chose to be.

Yan ang kwento mga kaibigan. Bow. J