Dearest Gentle Reader, Season’s greetings π€ If I’m being honest, I didn’t keep all the promises I made to myself and to you guys in January 2025π₯Ί. And for a long time, that bothered me a whole lot. But looking back now, I understand why. Last year needed me to pause, to learn, to unlearn, and to grow, and I’m grateful for every part of it. One of the biggest lessons came from choosing a career path. As a Microbiology graduate who genuinely enjoyed every aspect of the course (weirdly so), deciding what direction to take wasn’t easy. I felt pulled in many directions, unsure of where I truly belonged. Eventually, I ran back to God for clarity and slowly, things began to align. That clarity led me to academic writing. It was something I had always been interested in but never quite knew how to begin. When I finally took the leap, it was challenging, exciting, and deeply fulfilling. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who referred me, trusted my work, and supported my journey. Thank you f...
A warm welcome back ! Dearest gentle reader(I know, I know ππ) I know it’s been a while and I apologize for the silence. Life took me on a detour, but I’m now refocused and I’m backkk The Unseen Guest In Every Friendship As the saying goes, "Show me your friends, and I'll tell you who you are." Our friendships reflect our values, interests, and character. But have you ever taken the time to define what you want and don't want in your friendships? In my previous post on boundaries, I emphasized the importance of establishing limits in relationships. However, I realized that I hadn't clearly defined what I sought in friendships. I assumed that shared interests and mutual benefits and aligning vibes were enough. But experience taught me otherwise. Recently, I formed a friendship that seemed perfect until I noticed traits that didn't align with my values. I had to reevaluate and eventually distance myself. This experience made me realize the importance of bein...