Sometimes, life doesn’t exactly go the way we plan it, but one thing I’ve always held on to is the importance of being intentional about the decisions I make. Currently, I’m a university student studying Animal Science, and if there’s one thing I’m proud of, it’s the fact that this path I’m on right now wasn’t chosen for me—it was a decision I made all by myself. Back in secondary school, when everyone was still confused about what to study or what to become, I already knew I wanted to do something that had to do with animals. My parents never forced any course or dream on me. Instead, they stood by me, supporting my choice and reminding me to chase what I was truly passionate about. And for that, I’ll always be grateful.
Do I have any regrets? Honestly, not really. I’m content with the path I’ve chosen. But if I could go back in time, I think I would’ve taken a little more time to explore certain things before jumping into the university life. I sometimes wish I had studied web development or learned a couple of online skills before resuming school. I feel like those extra skills would have helped me financially, especially now that I’m older and trying to be more independent. Right now, money is tight, and even though I work hard and try to manage, it’s difficult to meet certain personal goals.
One of my biggest dreams growing up was to be financially stable by 20—to be able to take care of myself without having to ask anyone for help. I am over that age now and that dream hasn't fully come true yet, and it’s not because I haven’t tried. I’ve worked hard, picked up farming projects, participated in communities like Hive, and done all I can to stay afloat. But the truth is, this country's economic condition isn’t making it any easier. Prices are high, opportunities are scarce, and even when you manage to earn something, it often isn't enough to save or invest. You’re constantly spending just to survive.
I think that’s the major reason why many people in our society don’t achieve their set targets. It's not always about laziness or lack of effort. Sometimes, it's simply the environment we find ourselves in. People are not able to follow their true dreams anymore. Instead, they just look for whatever brings money, even if it's far from what they’re passionate about. Many have abandoned their goals just to be able to eat, send money home, or survive another day.
Still, I haven’t given up. I may not have achieved everything I set out to do, but I’m still on that journey. I believe with the right planning, consistency, and faith in God, I’ll eventually get there. I'm already working on learning those skills I once wished I'd learned earlier, and I plan to keep adding value to myself in every way I can. I may not be there yet, but I’m definitely not where I used to be. And that, for me, is something to hold on to.
Thanks for reading.