Wishing everyone a wonderful, fulfilling New Year ahead. Happy New Year 2019!

Another year has come to an end. The fact that I’m still here, still breathing — that alone feels like the biggest blessing right now. Being alive means I have been given yet another chance to keep fighting for my dreams. For that, I am deeply grateful to the Almighty.

One of my proudest moments this year was passing my PhD Qualifying Exam — the toughest hurdle in any PhD journey — and earning the title of PhD Candidate. It felt like proof that all the sleepless nights and sacrifices were worth it.

But this year also taught me some hard truths. I realized I wasted about 80–85% of my time on Facebook and YouTube — precious time I can never get back. In the new year, my biggest goal is simple but powerful: not to repeat that mistake again, and to honor my time like it deserves to be honored.

I’ve come to understand that every milestone in life is just another starting point. You can’t hold on to one achievement and expect to feel fulfilled forever. The idea that “I’ll finally be happy when I reach that goal” — that’s the biggest trap of all. Real happiness lives inside the journey, in the everyday effort, the little wins, and the lessons along the way.

I’ve seen for myself that true happiness grows when you spend your time wisely. At the end of the day, if you can say you used even a few hours to do something meaningful — to build yourself up, learn something new, or grow your mind — that gives you a deep satisfaction that nothing else can replace.

So here’s to a new year — a fresh page to live better, do better, and make time count.

Wishing everyone a wonderful, fulfilling New Year ahead. May your days be full of meaning, and may you always find something to smile about.

Happy New Year 2019!