Building Blocks of My Future: Career, Growth, and a Place to Call Home

We're in the last quarter of the year 2025, and looking back, I can't help but say that the year has been nothing short of eventful, with loads of happenings that are exciting, painful, and even those that are heartwarming, making the year kind of a rollercoaster that I'm still grateful for regardless of the ups and downs. Reflecting on the year thoroughly, it's worth noting that I've got a lot to be thankful for, a lot of things I didn't expect I'd achieve or delve into, which are now achieved, in motion, or hoped for. We've still got about four months to go before the year runs to an end, and I'm certain there are still a lot that can happen within this period, ones I'm looking for and those I'm hoping for. And below, I'd love to tell you all about it.

Like I said, the year has been a rollercoaster, which started on a positive note, but not long after that some unexpected circumstances weighed me down mentally and financially. Other than that, the year has been just good, even though those unexpected circumstances ruined the majority of my plans for the year, but beyond that, I, for one, think it still turned out well, because I was able to achieve something I believe is even way better than some of the plans I laid down for the year at the beginning, so regardless of the letdown, there are loads of achievements that turn the tides around and make those challenges seem insignificant.

Talking about things I'm yet to achieve that I've had my gaze on for the year 2025, there are a handful of them, some of which are still in the oven, and I won't want to let them out of the bag yet, but then for the sake of revealing some, before the year runs out, I plan on beginning work on my site. It's one thing that has been on my mind almost all day of the year, but then, like, you know, a lot of constraints are involved in building a house, so I'm trying to tidy up different aspects before I delve into it, but I'm hopeful that before the year runs out, something will be done on the land. For the other plans, let's wait till I'm ready to share.

Looking at all that I have ahead of me to do, achieve, and the like before the year runs out, it's worth noting that I actually have a lot left to do this year, 2025, and don't actually need to wait for 2026 to unfold before I start seeing new dreams achieved or goals accomplished. At least to the best of my knowledge, there are about four things I've got on my plate, or should I say to-do list, laid out for different periods in this year, and I'm really hoping and praying that all goes well, because most of these are life-changing plans that can go on to shape my future.

These plans revolve around personal growth, career advancement desire, ambition, and the like, and these are all important for not just my happiness but also fulfillment and actualization of dreams and aspirations that I've carried with me for years, so I'm putting everything in prayer and working intentionally towards them so I can come out celebrating in the end. So that's about it on how far the year has been for me, what I've achieved, the plans I had, and much more. I hope you had a good read. Do have a wonderful day, and stay blessed.

All photos are mine.