Thank You, 2021 | A Blessed Year

And we're finally here at 2022! After writing my goals for this year, of course, I wouldn't forget to write a gratitude post to say goodbye to 2021. Despite what our world is going through, I believe there's still some good left to celebrate and be thankful for. Look deeper and you'll find it.

I am grateful for deep breaths
I’m grateful for my health (Grateful! Grateful!)
I know tomorrow is uncertain & I know time is our greatest wealth
(Gratitude, Jason Mraz)

Some things I am grateful for last year...

☺ Health

Of course, the very first thing I have to be thankful for on 2021 was keeping myself healthy. Making it through the entire year alive and kicking without contracting the Covid-19 nor experiencing the suffering caused by it is already a huge blessing. I've only went out of the house a few times last year, including going out to get vaccinated. It may be boring for some but it is what it is. We won't bet our lungs and immune system just to show we aren't afraid and are protected by a higher being. I've been mocked by some for this and guess what? Some of them got the virus later on and even a few of their relatives didn't survive. Uh-oh. I'm starting to get negative vibes again! The lesson here is to do what you can to survive this pandemic. Gatherings and unnecessary activities can wait. Be patient.

☺ Digital Art Upgrade

I thought it would take a looong time before I could shift from a pen tablet to a pen display. I find it really difficult to make lineart with a pen tablet that's why I was really wishing to have a pen display instead but these monitors for drawing are much more expensive than a tablet. I'm just thankful I was able to have enough to purchase one last year, the one that I've been eyeing to get. It was the best decision to make drawing easier. It was also last year when I was able to draw the most with around 75 drawings and I thank my hands for doing a fantastic job to create that much art in one year and my mind for providing me awesome ideas.

☺ New People

While I have disconnected to some people last year, it was also during that time when I made new connections. Despite the pandemic and social distancing protocol, I was still able to speak to people. Thanks to internet! It's great to find people who share the same interests as mine. For the first time, I felt like a part of me is normal and valid.

☺ Hive

And why would I forget Hive? From evolving to a dolphin to seeing Hive fly to 3+ USD. All of us here were blessed in 2021 and will continue to be blessed this year. Aside giving me a space to share my thoughts and whatever I like, Hive has shown me a glimpse of hope and a bright and beautiful future. Oh, this is also the year I was able to onboard someone for the first time. Some people I tried to convince to join before just didn't have the interest for it. Well, I'll just focus on people who are interested with the blockchain.

Thank you, Hive, for adding a color to my life and being a safe space for me in this digital jungle! And of course, for the Hives and HBDs! :)

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Gratitude is an important part of life. By being grateful, you'll start to appreciate life. And the more gratitude you let out to the universe, the more good luck comes to you. Believe that everything happens for a reason, and that everything you are going through is leading you to what's meant for you. You may not see it now but someday you will recall those difficult times and feel thankful you have went through it. Believe in the power of gratitude. :)

Thanks 2021!