2024 wrapped

 this year taught me one of the most valuable lessons of my life: it’s okay to let go. let go of trying to make everyone understand me. let go of the need to prove my worth to those who can’t see it. I’ve learned that people will always have their opinions, and that’s alright. I’m not here to live up to someone else’s expectations—I’m here to live my own.

at the end of the day, I’m simply human. I have my flaws, and I don’t need to be anyone’s role model to feel worthy. I don’t need to pretend my cracks and scars don’t exist. I’ve stopped tolerating things I’m not okay with. I’ve spoken up when things went wrong, but I’ve also learned when to stay silent. I’ve realized I don’t have to sacrifice my happiness to please anyone. this year, I decided to put myself first.

2024 was about fighting small battles every day—getting out of bed each morning when the weight of the world tempted me to stay down, showing up when I felt like hiding away, taking a deep breath before checking emails or joining calls, having hard conversations, and holding back when it was easier to lash out.

the best decision I made this year was to keep going, even when things were tough. not because I always had the strength, but because I believed I deserved to see what’s beyond the struggle and pain. I’ve come to see discomfort as a sign of growth. even when life felt like a beautiful mess, I believed it was leading me toward something better.

my mind used to be filled with thoughts, ambitions, and goals—things I felt I had to achieve. but this year, I’ve made peace with the idea that I don’t always have to go above and beyond. this year reminded me that strength isn’t always about major accomplishments; sometimes, it’s just about making it through the day. and that’s enough.

life is not always ideal. but even through the shadows, my days are illuminated with blessings. I’m now living a chapter I once dreamed of. this year, I found joy in my work, explored incredible places, and ate lots of good food. here’s to the unwritten pages of 2025, filled with more exciting things waiting to unfold ✨