If there’s one thing I’ve realized this year, it’s that 2025 came with its own mixtape of surprises, some were good, some confusing, some that felt like life was just pressing shuffle on me for vibes, But now let’s focus on the great parts, because truthfully, those are the moments that kept me going even when exhaustion was trying to collect rent in my life.
One thing 2025 gifted me, something I won’t forget in a hurry, was the chance to finally start learning an online skill, And not just any random skill o, it's something I’ve been eyeing since forever., so yes I studied computer science in school, so you would think continuing in tech would be smooth, but life said, Relax, not so fast, Responsibilities, stress, lack of time, all of them just lined up like Avengers, blocking my way.
But this year, something shifted, maybe it was timing, maybe grace, maybe the stubborn part of me that refuses to give up, but suddenly, the opportunity came, And let me tell you, when you’ve been wanting something for years and you finally get a small window to step into it, the joy hits different, My brothers really pushed me, encouraged me, and reminded me that it’s never too late to grow, Yes I’m still learning, yes, and sometimes it feels like the lessons are dragging me by the ear, but I’m happy, genuinely happy, It’s like waking up a part of myself that I paused for too long.
But as life always likes to balance sweet with bitter, this year also dragged me through a very scary moment. I fell sick, properly sick, the kind that just knocks you off your feet and tells you to sit down whether you planned to or not, I’m not even exaggerating when I say I couldn’t do anything, Days passed like blurred pages, and all I could think was, God, please let me get through this.
And yes, I did; I'm still here, I am still breathing, still trying, and that alone is something I can never be ungrateful for. You don't really understand how precious your body is until it stops cooperating, you don't understand the luxury of doing very simple things-walking, laughing, thinking clearly-until your body reminds you that everything can take a pause at any moment.
As I look back at 2025, yes, there were hard days, exhausting days, days that I wanted to fold myself into a corner and take a break from the whole world, but there were also those moments which made me smile so hard that my face hurts, those moments that encourage me, whisper to me to keep going, that I wasn't done yet.
Learning a new skill, surviving a really strong sickness, and being reminded that life can just restart at any time even when you feel so stuck; so yes, those are the things I'm carrying into the future, those are the reasons why I'm grateful for this year, even despite everything.
So whenever I hear 2025 later, I will just remember growth, I will remember my survival mood, and also most importantly, I will remember that even in this big chaos, something very good found its way to me, and I'm glad about that.
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