Hello Hives,
At the beginning of this year, I was excited, just like many people. I had plans, dreams, and a long list of things I wanted to achieve. My biggest goal was to get closer to owning a house for my family. I knew it wouldn't happen overnight, but I believed that with hard work and God's help, I would make good progress before the year ended.
Now we're already halfway through the year, and to be honest, life has been different from what I expected.
Financial challenges have slowed me down a lot. There were times when I felt frustrated because things were not moving the way I had planned. Sometimes I even asked myself if I was doing enough. But after thinking about it, I realized that everyone has their own journey, and comparing my progress to someone else's won't help me.
Even though I have not achieved my biggest goal yet, I don't think I have wasted this year. I have grown in ways I did not expect.
One thing I'm really proud of is that I never gave up. There were difficult moments, but I kept pushing. I continued writing on Hive, kept looking for plumbing jobs, and stayed open to new opportunities that could improve my family's situation. I may not have reached where I want to be, but at least I'm still moving forward.
This year has taught me that patience is more than just waiting. It's about continuing to work, even when you can't see immediate results. I have also learned to stay strong during hard times and to believe that every challenge comes with a lesson.
I have ve started appreciating small achievements too. Before now, I only celebrated big successes, but these days, I understand that every little step counts. Whether it's learning something new, completing another Hive post, or simply refusing to give up, those are victories worth celebrating.
Do I wish the year could start all over again? Honestly, no.
Of course, I wish money was not such a big challenge, and I wish I had achieved more by now. But if everything had gone perfectly, I probably would not have learned the lessons that have made me stronger. The struggles have changed the way I see life and reminded me that success does not always happen as quickly as we want.
As the second half of the year begins, I'm choosing hope over disappointment. I will keep working, keep praying, and keep believing that my time will come. The year is far from over, and I believe there are still good things ahead.
For now, I will keep taking one step at a time because every step, no matter how little, brings me closer to the future I'm working so hard to build.
Thanks for reading!!!!
