A Journal Entry :)

Hello Amigos!

This one's more of a journal entry than a newsletter. But, of course, there's always a silver lining attached to everything I write.

It has been more than a week of the new (yet, ironically, pretty much the same) year - and on most days, I was waiting for snowfall. And, looks like I still have to wait for more days.

But, there is lot that has happened for me - the good and the bad. I've welcomed both with open arms (not that I had much of a choice anyways!) .

Emotionally, I'm still silently grieving for the loss of my grandfather. And, well, the wound of losing a loved one never really heals. You just acknowledge the eternal truth of life, and keep marching in life. But, you never really move on from the loss.

Nevertheless... as they say, life must go on. And so, it does.

I have made quite significant changes in my life. And, thankfully, they have worked out for the best.

What have I done till now that has worked?

? Started with #100DaysOfCode (This is the nth time, but well, I am hopeful. ?? )

? Enrolled myself in a Product Management Cohort. (I have no idea about product management, just the gist of memes ??)

? Have also decided to just get the imposter in me out of the way! I'm going to believe in myself just the way my loved ones believe in myself. ( Grateful! ??)

? Continuing with the blog (The Diaries Of Selenophile ) and the newsletter here.

? Had almost forgotten how powerful Twitter can be ( you know, if you don't look at the trends and well, the "political propaganda" - then I feel Twitter is the mightiest of all). I've started to share my #100DaysOfCode progress . ( You can follow me here, if you like my content there -> Twitter! )

? This one's the most essential for me, and that's - creating video content and also, talking to people. I've had a few one on one talks with a few people ( I had no idea who they were).

? And, now that I've decided to spend more time on creating content, I've also created this - and I think if you like how/what I write, you will love it here. ( Do checkout - The Writers Gram )

So, you must by now think - that - "Oh, everything worked for her!".

Nope, not everything worked. Here's what didn't work for till now.

? Tried waking up early. Failed terribly.

? Tried working out every day. Worked for the first few days, but got down with cold and cough. So, that also blew (Knowing me, I hadn't bet on this one so much. ??)

? Albeit I am "getting things done", I am unable to do it via a schedule or well a "plan". This is a big hindrance because my plan just becomes useless.

? Eating healthy. Well.. you all know how that goes. ??

Here's something I believe in - Perfection is a myth. We are all a "work-in-progress" forever.