Something's changed.

"I'm thinking of investing in the stock market."

Wow, that did sound like a mature thing to say.  A few days ago, mom gave me a copy of My Maid Invests in the Stock Market and The Turtle Always Wins both by Bo Sanchez.  These were given to her as gifts and she asked me to read them so I can start investing in the stock market.  I rolled my eyes at the idea but took the books anyway.  Me?  Invest in the stock market?  But that's for crazy people.  In business suits! :|

But since I've been reading 40 Stories of Passion* for 15 days now, I decided to give My Maid Invests in the Stock Market a try and finished it in one sitting.  It's a small book anyway.  But it does contain enough information and tips to get you started in investing in the stock market.  And honestly, it got me thinking.  Sure, I've always wanted to have my own business someday but I've never even thought about investing in the stock market.  Ever.  But now I'm willing to give it a try.  It's just like putting your money in a time deposit, only it grows faster in the stock market.  Well, as long as you invest in the right companies.  And just like Bo's maids, you can start with as little as Php 5,000 (or any amount you like) as long as you do it consistently.

Turning 25 must be really something else.  You start thinking about your future but this time, you actually want to do something about it.  I think being in your 20's is the perfect time to start planning your future while enjoying the present.  It's the perfect time to explore, make mistakes, make all the wrong choices and do whatever you want.  After all, you have the rest of your life to learn from experiences.

I guess this decision is my attempt at taking charge of my future instead of letting mom and dad plan everything out for me.  Or it could be mom's attempt of letting me take charge of my own future.  Believe me, they've already done a lot for me.  I wouldn't even be surprised if they've already picked out a groom for me. Haha  Luckily, I'm in that stage where I'm kind of independent while still being under my parents' care.  So I guess it's time to let my inhibitions go and get started on this new adventure.  Well, at least after I receive my increase for this year.  Whatever happens, at least I know my parents got my back.  Always.

EDIT: I just got back from our BFF date and learned that my bestie beat me to it!  She already bought stocks from two companies.  Now I'm even more excited to buy shares!  Yuck, ang nerd lang pakinggan.


*Another book by Bo Sanchez.  I decided to buy a copy for myself after hearing the intriguing title from Jeng.  And no, it's not about that kind of passion. :))  I've been reading it everyday to draw inspiration from ordinary yet driven people living extraordinary lives centered in Christ.

This post is not sponsored by Bo Sanchez in any way, okay? Haha