One Quarter Gone- A Reality Check

On a Sunday morning, I woke up refreshed, full of spirit and ready to be in God's presence. I got dressed and walked down to my church, my heart filled with hope. As I settled into my seat and the service began with praise, worship, and prayer, my pastor said something that caught me off guard. " The first quarter of the year is already over"

At that moment, I had a reality check; it hit me that time had moved so quickly and I was shocked that the First quarter of 2025 was already over. I drifted from the service for a moment, lost in my thoughts, asking myself what have I achieved? How far have I come? But my thoughts weren't responding.

At the beginning of the year, I was filled with hope and determination. I had goals; I wanted to grow spiritually, financially, academically, business-wise, and health-wise. I stepped into 2025 with a renewed sense of purpose. But as life often reminds us, our plans don't always go the way we visualise.

On hive, I had planned to be more active this year, especially after how inconsistent I was in 2024. Back then, my phone was in bad shape, and the distractions during NYSC made it hard to focus. This year I was determined to change that. I even enrolled in a creative writing class to sharpen my skills, but along the line, procrastination crept in. I stopped the class and I am still regretting it. I believe mistakes are part of the journey. I haven't given up, and it's never too late to try again.

Amidst all this, there were small wins that meant a lot; I was gifted a tripod stand for my music video. It made filming much easier and reignited a creative spark in me. Even though NYSC was demanding and I struggled to stay consistent, that small win gave me hope.

Outside Hive, things were a bit more complicated. I had a goal of enrolling in a fashion school. However, the distance from my lodge made it unrealistic during my service. I promised myself that after NYSC, I would find something closer to home. On March 27, I received my NYSC certificate, proud of what I have achieved and hopeful about the next step 'improving my fashion skills and starting up a ready-to-wear business'.

But when I returned home, reality hit harder than expected. Things at home weren't what I imagined. Family challenges made it clear I had to pause my plans and focus on survival first. I needed to find a job. I have been applying for jobs endlessly, Most offers either come with ridiculous pay or are too far away. I recently attended an interview at a real estate firm for a sales executive position. I knew it would involve marketing and was ready to take up the challenge. But after getting hired, I realised the job was commission-based even though the Flier had promised a salary. Important details were left out, and I knew I couldn't continue in a place built on half-truths. So I left, and the job hunting continued.

One of the biggest lessons I have learnt is that life is unpredictable. There were highs and lows, Victories and disappointments. While I didn't achieve what I set out to do, I believe there is always room for growth, realigning my goals, and moving forward with more intentions.

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