life is a bitch

Hello again, to whoever is reading,

A lot of things happened since my last post, but what matters is I'm back now. Happy 2024 btw! (I know it's nearly February , but better late than never!

I have to admit being consistent is something very difficult for me, I have this with my YouTube channel, this blog, habits, etc.. I feel like it's hard to do something consistently, especially in your 20's, when everything is changing so fast. I arrived in Madrid after coming back from Argentina, started a new internship, which turned out to be very intense, I would even say it's basically a job.

Anyways, enough excuses. Of course life is hard, but I think through these phases and challenges, we find strength. What got me through these months is me, my discipline, knowing my end goal. I think I am learning the value of hard work, waking up everyday, rain or shine, going somewhere to contribute to something bigger than you, and learning to work with others, respect schedules, execute tasks and take on big responsibilities. When you work, there are no days off, you don't choose whether you go or not based on your mood. It's difficult, but when you do something you love, it makes it easier. There are days when I just wanna leave, quit, but then I go inside, and I find strength. I am grateful for this experience, because even though it takes a lot of my time, I am learning the value of hard work and discipline which will serve me my whole life. When you have a real job, you learn the value of time too. In your free time, which is limited, you don't wanna scroll on your phone or things like that, you want REAL rest, and learn the value of alone time and time off. I go running as much as I can to relieve stress, and on the weekends I don't feel guilty and stay in bed for hours, especially in these winter days. You also learn to set more boundaries with others and only spend the time you have with people who really recharge your energy. You don't have time for games, or for negative energy, you already have so much on your plate with your work. That's why working full time really helped me set my priorities straight.

So all I wanna say is that these months have been stressing, I have had anxiety, I've been through difficult moments, but in the end, I'm grateful for this life and everything that I'm learning, and the good moments, And most importantly, I do not overwhelm myself, I live day by day, minute bye minute, doing the best I can, knowing that I can get through anything, and everything is temporary.

Going through hardships and big changes is ultimately what brings out the best in us, our strength, our willpower and our ability to choose happiness, even when we are facing hard times. We need to make the best out of it, and learn something, and ultimately, G R O W.

I choose to be happy, doing small things for myself, facing challenges and new responsibilities with excitement and confidence, not fear. Life can be an emotional rollercoaster but let's always be grateful for everything we have, our friends, family, a roof over our heads.

Because no matter where you are in life, I'm sure the younger you was dreaming to be where you are today. So enjoy this moment for the younger you and make the best out of it :)

I do feel like I'm ready to write every week, as this is very therapeutic and helps me move along with my life and I hope it can help you in a small way too!

and of course I didn't forget to leave you with a quote, this time by the late Martin Luther King JR:

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of

challenge and controversy."

xoxo

-Pablo