What a rollercoaster of a year! Stepping into January 1, not even the great Nostradamus could predict the unexpected triumphs and the gut-wrenching lows this year had in store for me. I mean, the successes have been very profound and defining, and the disappointments have been telling, too. It's been a while since I had a year of near extreme positives and negatives. Despite that, it has generally been a year of progress because I finally stepped into spaces I've dreaded for a while.
My first big decision of the year was to quick a job that I felt was holding me back. About mid 2024 I ran into problems and had to go look for extra source of income. That led me to picking up a teaching gig at a private school even though I know it is not the most ideal of options. At that time, I needed something to fill the obvious space so I turned towards teaching. However, with each passing day, I found out the environment and financial renumeration wasn't worth it. So, starting this year I moved on to face a new direction. It was a decision I took despite not knowing what was to come.
Another highlight that made 2025 such a wonderful year was that I finally start a program I should've started about 6 years back. Then, I had a lot on my plates which makes it nearly impossible to start a program that will cost a lot of money. Since then, it's been about juggling family responsibilities with other things. However, I was fortunate to receive a big help from unexpected sources to finally start the program. With it, a year that was tilting towards failure took a turn for success.
Another thing that I can personally classify as an achievement for the year is that I finally started "moving around". Like, for years I've worked freelance and remotely so I barely leave home. This affected my social life as I was spending way too much time indoors thereby missing out on the opportunity to meet people. I never knew the terrible shape I was until I started my program and had to interact regularly with people. At first, I had a issues because my people skills was now terrible. In some cases, I even struggled to keep eye contact. Thanks to the changes I made, I've improved a lot and feel good when I'm out there. It was a big win for me because I've had a silent battle with it for years.
Though the year is coming to an end, I still have big expectations. Just yesterday one of the universities I applied to sent a regret mail. I won't be working with them. However, the response filled me with optimism that my decision to finally take action and move around will bare fruits. The results may not be what I want now, but the feedbacks show that my efforts aren't going unnoticed. Before the years runs out, I'm hopeful for a good
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