I really didn’t see this article coming. I didn’t plan to write a Year in Review, or make a post, or a video, or a collage, or a thread, or a recap — or whatever you guys call it. I didn’t see the point. I thought, “Who wants to read this? I didn’t make 1 million Naira, I didn’t buy a MacBook, I didn’t land a full-time role, and I didn’t get to say, ‘Thank you, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, or Web3.’”
But one thing I did get to say was, “Thank You, God.”
I thank God for the experiences I had this year, for the people I met, for my friends, my parents, and myself. I eventually decided to write this because it just felt right (can’t elaborate further). Plus, it’s a nice way to keep a record of myself for 2024. So, read on. Or don’t.
Last year was all about growth and learning for me. Cybersecurity wasn’t even on my radar at the start of the year, but here I am, going into it thanks to a friend who motivated me (and as a bonus, Cybersecurity is actually my minor in school). I also started exploring Web3 — from just scratching the surface to joining an academy to learn more in-depth, all for free. Don’t worry; you’ll see results this year.
My mindset has completely shifted. I’ve grown bolder and more confident, knowing I can take on anything I set my mind to. Whatever it is, I’ll make it work. I’ve also learned to stop blaming others (or circumstances) for my failures and take full responsibility. This shift has made me more determined than ever to work harder and achieve more.
I had some wins too. I completed my two-year-long diploma in Software Engineering at Aptech, which feels like a huge milestone. I also got my first gigs, which taught me a lot in software development and gave me my first taste of spending money I earned myself. Let’s just say — it feels good lol.
This is the simplified version of how I spent 2024. I think I’ve found direction now. I know where I’m going (not that I was lost last year, lol), but things feel clearer. I won’t lie, I’m scared of the work I need to do this year, but I’m not backing down or complaining. More lessons, more experiences, more projects, and more wins — here’s to all of that in 2025.
Happy New Year!