END OF YEAR 2024

 It is that time of the year when things tend to slow down, and we have time to reflect on what has happened through the past eleven months. Looking back, I have a good feeling about this year. We have been happy and healthy and trying our best to survive. I want to elaborate on the different aspects of my life.

My health journey: I have not had any major health issues this year besides those intense dentist visits and getting crowns for my teeth which cost a fortune. My pap smears and blood tests are up-to-date. The thought of having to do mammograms in my 40s from next year is scary. Mentally there are those days when I feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, and exhausted, but I am trying to give myself precious time to journal, read a book, and relax. Physically, I have not been successful in my weight loss journey this year, but I hope to do better next year. We cannot eat what we used to eat in our 20s and have the same figure.

Work has been going well. The first half of the year was spent on job hunting filling out application forms and praying for interviews. My prayers were eventually answered and I managed to get a job in a hospital that is much closer to my house and has a better academic environment. I started working there in July and so far have been enjoying it and growing well, professionally. For me, a job is not merely something that pays the bills, and I don’t ever dream of having enough money to sit at home and go shopping sprees and drink smoothies every day. My job gives me purpose and meaning and I love it.

Family is everything. That is what fills the rest of my heart besides my job. Hubby and I have survived another year without killing each other! There have been good days, bad days, loving days, and disagreements here and there. The good has been more than the bad, hence we are surviving and doing our best to raise our little daughter. I am thankful to the grannies and uncles who have helped us in every aspect this year, especially my mom for looking after the baby most of the days.

We are thankful for another blessed year, and wish everyone a prosperous new year. looking forward to next year with more exciting content on women’s health in this blog. 

 















 

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