When life unfolds differently than planned

Is your life today what you pictured a year ago?

A year ago, I had a clear picture of what I hoped my life would look like by now. I imagined I would be monetized, working with brands, and seeing steady growth on my blog. I hoped I would have saved more money and been able to travel to see my mom. That was the version of life I held onto.

However, it didn’t turn out that way.

This past year asked me to slow down and sit with unmet expectations. There were moments when disappointment felt heavier than hope, especially while watching others reach milestones I once prayed for. I learned how easily comparison can steal peace, and how progress doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.

Still, I’m choosing not to see this season as wasted time. Even in the waiting, something meaningful was happening. I became more grounded, more aware, and more aligned with what truly matters to me. The growth may not have shown up in income, brand deals, or travel, but it showed up in resilience, clarity, and patience.

I may not be where I thought I would be a year ago, but I’m learning to honor where I am now. And maybe life isn’t about arriving on time and maybe it’s about becoming ready.