2024 Wrapped?

The one with the working title

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Today is the 4th of December and I’m listening to The Isaidwhatisaid podcast and I have decided to start putting this piece together.

I have no idea when it will be posted but I will be doing bits and pieces until I feel it’s ready. At work, we had to put together a presentation on the highs and the lows of 2024 and I feel like I should do that for myself

2024: This year for the first time I spent the New Year away from my nuclear family. Anyway, I joined the crossover prayer we always have online. So grateful for technology and the doors it opens

On the topic of family, I am thankful for my family. They forever hold it down. On the second day of my ICAN exam, I was sick to the point of throwing up and my parents held it down for me. In typical fashion, my daddy and mommy called me every day to wish me the best of luck, the check-up the day after was something that surprised me even as an adult.

This year, my parents have spent 27 years together and I am so grateful for the example of love I have in my life. Everything I wish for in any relationship is something I have seen my parents do for each other, so I know it is possible!

Earlier in the year, a friend who became a sister got married and that got me back to Abuja. While I was there, I saw the essence of friendships… A friend of mine noticed I was constantly flinching when people came close to my face and kept hammering me to say exactly what was wrong. Thankfully nothing was wrong but it made me so happy that I have people who notice these tiny bits. Interestingly two other people noticed this and it made me so happy.

In 2024, I stirred awkward conversations. Some led to tears and some left me feeling like a wicked person. On the side, I might be a witch 😂😂😂. At the time of publishing I think a couple of people will know what I am talking about.

Let’s move on, I realized that I love it when my friends reach out for things like financial advice (mostly because I love the work I do) - Sidebar: I will start charging the commission I duly deserve.

In the year 2025, I don’t want to hide my voice - I will start with TitkTok sha but let’s see how this goes. I want to write a “future me” letter for me to read by the end of 2025 showing how I want to year to go.

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At work, I always hated the sense of office politics but this year, I have learnt that the game is the game. Although, I am scared of playing it; I now know that I have to try. Funny I say this because I’m sure my office people think I’m a pro in the game, evidenced by the number of people who have called me a politician

2025 planning has kicked off in earnest and I want to share this on my TikTok but I’m scared of it being cringe as hell. I also put together a 2025 planning template that I believe some people will find useful. You can download this for free here.

Ooooh exciting news, I won three team awards at work this year. It was really nice to be recognized for working hard and well. At one point in this year, I cried because of work because I felt like I was slipping up but this was a reminder that I have been doing a good enough job.

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It’s a few days to Christmas and I really have to put this up. I know some folks are side-eyeing me already but this is a resolution to do better next year.

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Till next time,

Hopefully once more before 2025

Heych