No resolutions,Just grace

Jan 01, 2026

Another year, another time to sit in front of my journal — except this time, it feels different.

For the first time in years, I have absolutely nothing to write.

A year ago, I remember being giddy with excitement, scribbling down New Year’s resolutions and carefully curating a vision board on Pinterest. I was hopeful, optimistic, and convinced I had everything figured out. Did I achieve everything on that list? Maybe one thing. At least I learned how to save — even though the money saved me back 😂. Most of my goals were unrealistic, but somehow, I still had one of the most meaningful years of my life.

On the surface, 2025 might not look extraordinary. I met new people, made a few friends — nothing dramatic. But beneath it all, it was a year filled with disappointments that didn’t break me. Instead, they pushed me closer and closer to Jesus.

The year began with excitement as a first-year Dentistry student, only to find out I wasn’t supposed to be there. I switched back to my original course, Medicine, then got dropped from medical college just weeks before resumption not because I failed, but because the system is messed up. Eventually, I found myself changing schools entirely , to a private university — studying my second-choice course(Nursing). It was confusing, painful, and humbling. Through it all, I learned a powerful truth: no matter what, God will always lead you to where you’re meant to be. No amount of nepotism or connections can change that — and trust me, my daddy definitely tried 😂.

Looking back now, I’m deeply grateful. I’ve been given a second chance , another shot at life. God truly is wonderful.

I don’t even know what exactly made 2025 feel like bliss. Was it overcoming my social anxiety? Was it the way my platonic relationships grew stronger and more genuine? Or was it finally discovering who I am beneath expectations and pressure? Maybe it was all of it. Maybe it was none. I guess we’ll never really know.

What I do know is this: the year was amazing.

And now, here I am , sitting on my toilet , realizing that I have no list in my journal and no vision board on Pinterest, yet I feel deeply satisfied. I still want to achieve a lot in 2026, but this time, I want it to be unexpected. I want growth that surprises me. Progress I’m working toward without obsessing over timelines. I want to be caught off guard by how far I’ll go.

Resolutions have never worked for me. Timelines make me anxious. So this year, I’m choosing something different. I’m choosing to stop procrastinating and finally bring my God-given ideas to life. I’m choosing to strengthen the genuine bonds I’ve built over the years. Most importantly, I’m choosing to know Jesus more deeply.

Honestly… what more could a girl ask for?