I used to feel pretty much young, now it's dawn on me that am getting older. I used to wonder what it feels like to be an adult, until the responsibilities that comes with being an adult hit me hard; being responsible for myself and being responsible for others.
Today ushered in another great year for me. Yes, I know it's going to be a great year but I feel varied emotions today because life sometimes can be unpredictable and this great year would sure come with greater responsibilities.
Peter Parker(Spider man) said 'with great power comes great responsibilities'
For me, I would say 'with each new great year comes greater responsibilities. Amidst the varied emotions I feel right now, there are a lot of things I am grateful for. I would love to share a few with you, may be you would find something to always be grateful for.
Life.
Growing up, I always here people say "as long as there is life, there is hope. You can only be hopeful if you have life. All our dreams and possibilities stems from having life.
A dead man cannot dream, cannot be hopeful neither is there any possibility for him. From my last birthday till now, I can count a few young people I know that have left this world due to their untimely death and all their hopes and dreams went with them.
I am grateful for life, I may not be where I want to be yet. But being alive is a pre-requisite to get there, So I am grateful.
Health.
Last week I got ill of malaria, well the only illness I have always had to deal with is malaria which is because of my genotype. You should know, those with Genotype AA always struggle with malaria.
Am grateful because simply taking anti-malaria drugs gets rid of the malaria and in a few days I go back to normal. people say malaria can kill, well malaria has not killed me. So,I am grateful.
Family.
Family is everything.
If you don't have one, then you are missing. Am a product of good parenting, so I am grateful. My parents had their flaws, but like we all know, no one is perfect. One thing am grateful for is the values I learnt from them.
My Four younger brothers are just amazing. It's with them I learnt how to take up responsibilities, with them you just have to be a 'big sister' especially when they call me from school to ask for financial support. Am grateful for my brothers!
Friends.
I am grateful for the few friends I have in my life. Friends they say are families you create for yourself. I may not keep in touch with them everyday,but whenever I do,they always have my back. They would carry me along any progress part with them.
Friendship is the reason I am here. A very close friend @vheobong encouraged me to join steemit and another friend @ifioklee put me through. Am grateful for all my friends and am grateful for all the immeasurable value they have added to my life.
Steemit.
Yes, I am grateful for steemit. Steemit for me is a legacy that am living already. I have always wanted to own a blog but steemit gave it to me on a platter of gold. I have always considered writing an outlet for my emotions and steemit has made me a better writer.
Am grateful for my friends here on steemit, am also grateful for those I look up to here on steemit. You all have made my stay here worthwhile.
@vheobong, @ifioklee, @cherylsonty @citimillz @botefarm @audreybits @abmakko @jusipassetti @jona12 @joshuaetim @dray91eu @samstickkz @modernpastor @raymondspeaks @zord189 @jaynie @steemitbloggers @gee1 @eurogee @ejemai @hr1 @pharesim @surpassinggoogle and those I did not mention that has supported me one way or another. You all are the reason why this blog have been working, you all are the reason am still here because no one can survive in isolation. Am grateful!
I can't screammmmmmm!Happy Birthday to Me!
Thanks for visiting my blog
Would love to hear your prayers, thoughts and wishes for me!
Happy Birthday!
Always be happy :)
Thanks dear.
Happy birthday
Live long in health and in wealth
Thank you so much!
Happy birthday, dear!
Thanks dear!
Happy Birthday @kweenbrand hope you have an amazing day. Sorry to hear about the Malaria and I'm glad you are feeling better.
Thank you ma'am. Yes. I feel okay now.
Hello @kweenbrand I saw this on @vheobongs status and truly she loves you more than a sister.
Happy birthday to you A Queen with aBrand @kweenbrand may lines fall in place for you.
Yeah Yeah. No bestie like @vheobong. Love her too.
Thanks for stopping by my pharmacist @eunireal. I have been seeing you more often here from resteems. I hope to be stopping by your blog more frequently.
It is alright darling.
Please have fun over there at Abuja
Yea Yea. I sure will!
Waoh, my girl is going higher with age, grace and favor.
PS: You're AA, 😍 😍 suitable to marry any blood group.
Can somebody shout hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Lol!
Thanks dear.
You're so young! Happy Birthday my dear. Sending you best wishes, always.
Thanks a lot.
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Happy bday my dear friend. May all your dreams come true and potentials be
developed. @kweenbrand.
Thank you so much.
Happy bday to her....stay strong and healthy.
Thanks dear.
Happy birthday @kweenbrand! May all your wishes come true 💋♥️
Amen dear. Thank You.
What a positive hopeful post this is. I am glad you are better from such a serious thing as malaria! I found you thanks to @creativesoul
Thank you so much.
Happy birthday! I also believe that we should always be grateful to be alive because this means that we can dream. Glad to see that you are recovering well from your rather serious illness! <3
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I agree, adulthood is certainly challenging, and every new year ushers in new challenges - but also wonderful new possibilities. Your list of things to be grateful is spot on. Happy Birthday!
Well said! Thanks a lot.
Happy birthday dear, may God continue to satisfy you with longlife, sound health and prosperity.
Thanks my dear friend!