![received_1151719809134175.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jiboyskie123/242rsK6RPaeHWxaijHVsN8xFsXYhW2apSKMA8VUmZ9CbAZS3SS2KLA73yDE49MaKYXW5N.jpeg) *The year 2023 has ended, and now we are once again welcoming the new year 2024, and this will be the new beginning of my journey in life and also here in Hive.*

Let's Go Back to 2023

![IMG20230819083633.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jiboyskie123/EpEGsFmftXhkd7zChRn45h61HyUF1fXunY2fi99D3n2g6CuN13W29YBbDjU8ypmGVFb.jpg) ![IMG_20230615_233009_814.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jiboyskie123/23tvnpQAhSy58bZUpYBs7F7A6gQQWy9hDuYEMrEEkisN7GYJCiQ8PcenYk8RPzghHrMWR.jpg) Before I move on to 2024, first of all, I was really thankful because during the year 2023 I have encountered a lot of people, making new friends, memories, experiences, and the obstacles that I have gone through with. I was really grateful and thankful at the same time because, throughout this year. I have also learned a lot of things that I could use in the future to ensure my great success. ![IMG_20240104_191008.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jiboyskie123/23xL7JTAgd6YTXHsTxWKGgr6Aefz2dNEMWrqEagA1pEmv5kCgx1kHPdFRjNwM8ZhZtnjM.jpg) ![received_1518254962048417.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jiboyskie123/Eoptt9jXGYCrE48RjKGxqxN2nSaJ6QQmhvzCKYQCkRaZWSRnzUZcHBUUg9LjmGTjqmX.jpeg) During the year 2023, I was able to overcome my fear, and I have even managed to donate blood for the sake of other people, this Bloodletting Event was held by the Bombo Radyo in one of the malls here in Bacolod City. At first, I was really scared because I have a trauma of needles. I have this trauma because when I was a kid, I have received multiple injections because of my illness. Actually, until now, after I had donated blood, I was still scared of needles. Even though I was terrified, I was still happy because I have been able to help those people in need, and I feel so proud of myself and overwhelmed to be able to help even in the smallest things for other people. Thanks to this year 2023, I was able to experience this overwhelming and memorable event that I could treasure while I was living this meaningful life. ![received_638506905105080.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jiboyskie123/EpXLRR1MLFfDmVF5eqKhw7kzgU9phEhT9uFFoTnzkiAPEMiyax1Uk8kPegZNqhdTvqD.jpeg) ![received_3574896582743757.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jiboyskie123/Eou9G5tEcpD7tRJp296RN4kJwUSX3J7snJLYf9fQe7HjawiozSswN5Sd9G4Hmjaq2Av.jpeg) ![received_1344225303122926.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jiboyskie123/23z7LHKuijcJJbYvvm7Z8WBQDP4zp6mraczRdfLviqEFtkbZsDQXp2cxAngQuskJcKc4z.jpeg) In 2023, there are a lot of events I have been to, competition was one of them, and even making new connections with other people that I haven't done in the past years which it left me with good memories that I could cherished. Respectfully, I wanted to thank Father God for all the wonderful experiences and opportunities that God has provided me, thanking Him for the blessings and good health, for protecting my friends, families, and all of the people that keeps on fighting for their own future. I'm thanking Father God with all my heart because we are able to welcome this new beginning of our lives. ![FB_IMG_1704373969253.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jiboyskie123/AKF9WUoySYrkhAy7gY6AWDtyQcwa5cqZrcJxM91RBjvDSZMueXG8ZxfMFLbNuKE.jpg) *This photo was posted on [Facebook]( https://m.facebook.com/photo.php/?photo_id=226266583854713).* In 2024, I wanted to set goals. I wanted to try new things that might boost my skills and not just focus on a few things that I always do in life, in short, to explore and make new discoveries that could expand my horizon. I also wanted to be open to other people who are coming into our lives this year. In this year, I wanted to build more muscles, *"haha I know it's funny, but yes.* 🤣" I wanted to build muscles because of the reason is that, I wanted to be prepared in the future because students nowadays are fighting with their teacher so I wanted to make my student see that I'm not a teacher that they could mess with. Besides I'm already a third-year student and our internship at other school is already waving this year 2024. As of this moment, 2023 has already come to an end, and now we are facing the new chapter, a new beginning that could make us stronger. Let us all keep fighting and pray that God will always be by our side to guide us on our path.

*Once again it's Aj, **"The Protagonist of My Own Story**."*