Edited: I made this draft yesterday but couldn’t post it. This is an edited version!
From hell I tell ya...
I had to practically drag myself up to write this, Ladies. But it's not cause I'm forcing myself or anything, I just like writing.
I've been going through the worst cramps! Like😐💔. I have taken tea and honey and whatever else my mom made for me, but it gets worse. The cramps are just awful. So painful.
Anyway, I'm not here to groan about my painful day. I still got some things done. And I missed giving a report on my savings progress last week but here's this week's report.
Week Report...
I've been consistent in saving and I can't believe I made it through to March. Does that mean I'll make the first quarter of the year? Yes. I'd like to believe so.
Tests in school has started which means more study time followed by the doing of Assignments. My school system is different. This also means that exams are soon. This is my final semester (hopefully) and I'll be a graduate after that.
I don't even know how to feel. It's worth celebrating but I have mixed feelings. I think it's my fears talking.
I'll also be rounding my up my I.T program. This means, I'll have more time to myself after school. I definitely don't want to be stuck on a 9-5 forever. Done that since I turned 18. I've been working out something for my own business. Something I want to build.
| CURRENT | GOAL | |
|---|---|---|
| HP | ON HOLD | 10,000(ON HOLD) |
| HIVE | 20.460 | 667 |
| HBD | 21.388 | 667 |
| LP | 1,007.151 | 5,000 |
Well, as we see, my savings are going well. As for my LP, I looked at my wallet three days ago as I tried to work out a road map to 2k LP and just thought, "Deraa, what the hell were you thinking?"
I feel really challenged now and it's a good thing, I guess. How do I earn more Leo? Apart from using fiat to buy…
‘Threads’ is all I can think about. In a way, my goals and saving project align. It makes me happy. Really happy.
I've been in a crappy mood. A mess of emotions and I have the Red Dragon to thank for that. Well, she's not out yet but she's giving me a run for my money. A lot of pain. Post menstrual syndrome? This is awful.
I can do it...
I promised myself to get some DHEDGE hopefully this month. And BRO too if I can afford it. I'm also looking into buying some CUB & POLYCUB; take advantage of the low price.
I may be getting ahead of myself but these are what I want for the Month of March. I want to prove to myself that I can do whatever I set my mind to and that I have the full reigns of my destiny.
It sounds totally unrelated but it holds so much for me. I have been saying I'd get CUB for months and a year has passed. I did nothing about that. This March, I want a difference. Five years from now, I want to look back at today and agree that it was a milestone that I crossed to be where I needed to be.
I'll go take some honey tea or something. If you have suggestions for these cramps from hell, please leave them in the comments. I think these things are after my life.
Excellent Kids!
I started something (with the help of @dreemsteem) in my small community with the children there. The turn up at first was great but now, we are down by a lot with only a few faithful and really committed to the Excellent Kids Network.
Yeah. Guess what? They picked that name themselves. We started this thing last year and getting to know them has been a blessing. These kids come from really humble backgrounds and when they talk about their family it impresses me as much as it breaks my heart.
They are still able to be just kids and enjoy even with all they face daily. I have gotten to see them and understand their personalities. Not as good as I want to but we are getting there. They are always enthusiastic, and I feel like I should just take them and hide them away from the whole load of negativity that is bound to come their way as they get older.
We made Mac & Cheese early this week but for today (Sunday which is club day), I asked them to make some craft and they did. I was so impressed when one of them went on to actually use a needle and thread to sew. She said she loves to sew and wants to become a fashion designer. I believe she will.
The others impressed me so much with how much thought they put into what they did. When one of them told me how he had to fight the voices that were telling him he couldn’t do it (couldn’t draw) I couldn’t believe it because it takes guts for a kid to face his own demons. He went on to tell how proud he was that he finished it despite how much he felt he couldn’t. He proved he could and it wasn’t the best drawing but he said and I quote,
“I felt very proud of myself.”
Nothing could beat that for me. And I learned from them too. I learn from these children who I have been spending so much time with. It is not everyday I see something like this. This is what parents fight to protect. I don’t know but I feel like it is.
I have plans for these kids. God willing and with his help, I’d be able to really impact them just like they have done with me.
Thank you for reading this far. I would stop here now. Please do leave those remedies in the comments if you have them.
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