HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Hello, and welcome back to my blog, mate! I missed you, I know you missed me too😉. I had to take a compulsory break for so many reasons but I'm back here and hey, Happy New Year! 


Last year was a rollercoaster,  I must say. And you know, the last time I wrote about stress, I didn't know I was writing that piece for myself but I'm glad I could put it to good use. 


I have had more than enough time to reflect on so many things and so you might want to ask me what my plan for this year is but trust me, all I want to do this year is live, have as much fun as I can and be happy. I am determined to make more time for myself and the things I enjoy, and one of the ways I’ll be doing that is by returning to doing this- blogging. If you're an observant person, you'd have noticed that my accent changed a bit. Yeah yeah I know you're excited, I am too. However, I would be giving you the gist around that sometime later. For now just welcome me back.


I have also decided to talk more about mental health this year because I have come to realize the effect the pandemic has had on the mental health of a number of people- that which I am a part of. Again, this is some story for another day.


This is not a full time job for me, but a hobby, so please pardon me if I am not as consistent as you expect. 


Before I draw the curtains, I would like to say a big thank you to you for always stopping by. I would also like to request that you kindly share this page whenever and wherever you can.


Thanks in advance!



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