December to Remember!

Today marks the final day of this 30-day journey, and I want to pause to say thank you. When I wrote my very first post, there was no plan. I had just returned from work, music playing in my ears, gratitude filling my heart, and an unplanned urge to write. I called it December to Remember without fully understanding what that meant. I didn’t know how consistent I would be, what lessons would surface, or how deeply this journey would stretch me. I simply showed up—honest, reflective, and trusting the process. Thirty days later, I see clearly now. This blog became more than daily writing. It became a space for remembering God’s faithfulness, personal growth, hard lessons, healing, and quiet victories. Knowing that many of you read along, reflected, and learned from my words has been truly humbling. Your presence made this journey even more meaningful. As this chapter closes, I hope you don’t leave these lessons behind. Carry them with you into the coming year. Use what resonated, questi...

  I still can’t believe the year went so quickly. It still feels like days ago when we celebrated the New Year. I could bet this year is the fastest one in my existence, but it seems every year follows the same pattern. January arrives, and in a nanosecond, we’re preparing for the end of the year. Truly, time flies. I’m just going to ask you a few questions tonight—can I? On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate 2025? If this year were a movie, would it end with a happy ending? Did you laugh as much as you wanted? How many friends did you pick up along the way? What lessons have you learned this year? If you could restart the year all over, what could you have done better? Did you take a risk this year? How many times did you cry? Did you regret making a decision? What is one thing you’re most proud of this year? How is your business this year? Did it go as planned? Did you lose or find a relationship this year? …the questions keep coming. Who is your favouri...

Gratitude is essential on the journey of life. This morning, as usual, I spent several hours in bed with my eyes closed, wearing my headset, listening to music, and reflecting on my 2025 journey. There have been highs, but also significant lows. There were times I thought I wouldn’t survive; times I sat in the corner of my room, wishing everything would end. I didn’t laugh as much as I wanted, travel as I wished, or do as much as I could to make myself happy. This morning, I closed my eyes and thought about it all. There were moments when I shed real tears, moments when I felt confused, broken, and battered. I failed — repeatedly, but I never stopped trying. I set a financial goal at the start of the year, and failed woefully at it. Right now, if I see what belongs to Caesar, I'll snatch it *pun intended . Through it all, I’m grateful. Looking back at the storms I’ve survived this year, I see how much I’ve grown. The struggles shaped me in ways I never imagined. During the most ...

Hello, Happy Sunday. I hope your day is going well. Mine has been good so far, especially considering the things I’ve learned in the last twenty hours. This year has forced me to become more aware of my flaws—where I struggle and where I need intentional improvement. I hope you’re doing some self-evaluation too, because as I’ve written before, nothing changes when you approach every year doing the same thing. Care to read? “New Seed.” If you know me well enough, you’d know I struggle a lot with anxiety. There are days I can go without sleeping when it kicks in, and it’s one of the things I wish I never had. I’ve spent money on expensive drugs and read countless books searching for relief, but none of it truly helped. Then one day, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across a quote that caught my attention: Focus on the next destination, not the entire map. That single sentence spoke directly to me. One of the biggest triggers of my anxiety is setting too many goals and putt...

One of my flaws is that I choose to be silent and let you assume whatever you want. I know for a fact that communication should be at the top of the list in every relationship, whether it’s a marriage, a friendship, or a working relationship. Communication is one thing I really struggle with; I’d rather keep quiet and walk away peacefully—without giving explanations. I know it’s not a healthy way to live, but come on, I wouldn’t have done that to you if it were me. I’ve discovered that most of the time, I care too much about people, which is why things get to me in ways I don’t expect. So rather than arguing or trying to prove who’s right or wrong, I choose silence. I had a job interview a couple of weeks ago. At the end of the interview, I was asked what I would love to improve about myself. My answer was very simple: communication. I’m inferior at it; there have been many cases in my life where, rather than defend myself, I chose silence and a que sera, sera attitude in the situatio...

Interestingly, while surfing the internet, I came across four powerful nuggets about relationships and marriage. I'll share them without any addition or subtraction and let you learn from them as well. “First: If you can't be a good boyfriend/ girlfriend, you can't be a good husband/wife either. Marriage doesn't automatically give you some ability or take away your bad habits or behaviors. It takes years of practice to have strong core values and qualities. Second: Never control your partner; let them do exactly what they want. That's how you find out what they actually respect. Control hides character. Freedom exposes what someone chooses when unrestrained — it tells you everything about their values, boundaries, and respect. Third: In a relationship, conflict is inevitable; the goal should be getting better at resolving it with each other. A new problem is always going to arise as long as the earth is spinning and the sun, the moon, and the stars are undergo...

Feliz Navidad 🎄 How are you? How is your Christmas celebration going? Did you spend it with family and friends? Did you eat your favorite food? Was it filled with enough laughter and love? Did you dance? How many hugs and kisses did you give and receive? If your answer is yes to most of these questions, I’m not too shy to say I’m jealous. That’s what moments like these are for—to celebrate and share lots of love with the people you cherish. I spent the most significant part of my day in bed watching K-dramas. Unlike last year, this year’s Christmas was a lonely one. As I write this, I’ve only had two pieces of toast and a cup of tea all day. I also spent a fair amount of time scrolling through the internet, watching pictures and videos of people enjoying the day with their loved ones. I kept most of the day to myself—not exactly how I wished, but a choice I consciously made. I initially wanted to visit a family friend, but I later decided not to. It’s been a boring and not-so-excit...

Today is one of those days when nothing is coming to mind. I have a lot to say, yet at the same time, I feel like there’s nothing to say. I could write ten pages about how I spent my day and still feel like I’ve said nothing at all. I was looking at pictures from last Christmas Eve, and I was full of smiles. Although I don’t have everything, I’m glad I’ve made significant progress. I could go on to list many things I’ve achieved within a year. It hasn’t been an easy journey, but I’m grateful that I can look back and take pride in the man I’m becoming. Or should I talk about how I just came back from a late-night drive with a friend? Nah, it’s probably pointless. It was just me and Marius, driving around town and catching up on old times’ sake. Still, it was really nice. Or should I talk about how I managed to sort out my insurance? I went from £252 to £78—that’s one of the best things that happened to me today. All thanks to the good people around me. Or maybe I should talk abou...

Hello, it's me again. I read a tweet online today, and it has been ringing in my head for most of the day. It made me pause and reflect on moments when I questioned my value simply because I was in the wrong environment. “It says: Sugar fit sweet pass salt, but no be for inside soup! Everybody get their place of value, don’t allow anybody to make you feel less!” Let me broaden it: sugar might be sweeter than salt, but it has no place in soup. Adding sugar to soup to make it sweeter would be a disaster. Salt, on the other hand, may not have a sweet taste, but it is essential in soup to bring out the sweetness. In a nutshell, every one of us has value—in the right place, at the right time, with the right people. What you need is to find your tribe and be of value. Don’t be sugar where salt is needed, and don’t be salt where sugar is required—they serve different purposes. I’ve learned that staying too long in a place where you are not valued can slowly wear down your confidence a...

Not that I’ve had so much going on physically, but for some reason, I feel extremely tired today. It hasn’t been a busy day, yet every part of me feels exhausted. I guess it’s because I’ve had a lot going on in my head lately, coupled with the late nights over the past few days. On a positive note, I’ll be taking a break in the next few days. I should have enough time to rest, even though I know rest is often far from my reality. That’s that about that. Listen, Two things I’ve been doing lately are starting my day with at least thirty minutes of meditation and intentionally putting my phone away to reflect during the day. I recall reading about late-night reflection in The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. At the end of each day, you’re encouraged to reflect on everything—think about better decisions you could have made and apply them to the next day. I practice this sometimes, not as often as I’d like, but it’s a powerful way to live. These days, I wake up very early, lie in bed with my ...

Happy Sunday.  I’m sorry I couldn’t write to you yesterday, as I wasn’t given the chance. The day went by quickly, especially as I stayed up late having a great time with my teammate. I couldn’t get enough of the night, so I made sure to enjoy every bit of it. Last night, I was invited to another get-together with my old teammates. We all came together to have a wonderful time, and it felt so good to see everyone again. We shared an incredible moment—one that might have been our last. We chatted, laughed, and caught up on how everyone has been doing. It was truly awesome. I’ve honestly lost count of the number of teams I’ve worked with. If there’s one thing I’m proud of, it’s the value I bring to a team. Show me what to do, and I’ll work to exceed your expectations. I don’t focus too much on how others do their jobs, even when it affects the bigger picture. Still, I always put my best foot forward. Tell me once, and I’ll get it done. Even when some take advantage of this, I remai...