Grateful. Grounded. Growing.

Whew!

It all feels like yesterday. Just a few years ago, I was a baby with no problems and today, I’m an adult- a big sister,an aunty,a mentor and many more and I’m expected to play all these roles like I took lessons for them. Looking back, I’m sad that I’m growing and also excited and giddy about what the future holds for me.

I couldn’t sleep the whole of last night because I thought I’d die and wouldn’t live to see another year for me. Why because earlier this year, I lost a friend. Someone no one thought would leave us anytime soon. My mind has been wandering for months….About the essence of life if it’s all going to end one day. And when and where does is end for us all, you and me. Life is fickle. But once there’s life ,there’s hope.

Today, I woke up scared about what I was supposed to do with this big age of mine now. But I just realised moments ago that age is just a number and I shouldn’t be worried about it but rather focus on the good, what I have and what I get the opportunity to experience with my loved ones. That’s all that matters.

If you know me, you probably know I’m going to look back at the year.lol. The past year has been good. During that day I sat down to think about all that I’ve been able to achieve over the year and I thought to myself that I didn’t do much. But truth is, I did so much and then some more. Because what I achieved wasn’t only about myself, but also about those around.

I met my goals, as I always do. I’m exactly where I wanted to be today last year through hardwork, Gods grace and favour and also support from my lovely family and friends. But the icing on the cake is how much I’ve grown personally over the year. I actually wanted a very quiet birthday today but what I had was more than loud. My phone had been busy the whole day. My thumb hurts from typing all day and my cheeks hurt from smiling and laughing all day. And I realize that all the love and amazing people I have around me today is something is actually put in so much work in to build.

The past year for me has been one where I learnt to open myself up, be vulnerable, be myself, make friends, and live life for me and not for anyone and also not care about what others think. And I must say, it’s been really fulfilling. Just a look at me and you know I’m happier than I used to be , because I’ve been able to set myself free, to live.

As I step into this new year , I look forward to doing more, being more, and aiming for more and having more. This year, I’m reaching for it all, because I know I can and I do deserve the very best.
Cheers to a new year!🥂

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