Aloha!
Hahah, I’m running out of ingenious ways of greeting ya’ll. But I’ll look for different languages to greet you so that I practice, in preparation for my globe-trotting one day.
So, the last two prompts http://ugbloc.com/ugblogmonth-april-may-2020/ have been very personal to me because these are things, I wrote down about 6 years ago and it excites me to be in a position to share them with you. I never really share the details of what my dreams are except, I did once, with my boyfriend.

The header image is a graph I drew in 2014 laying out my whole life, well at least up to 70 years, and what I wanted to have achieved at different phases.
I attended a week long conference in my senor four vacation in 2013, that changed my life. I started making 5-3-year plans and having financial accountability for each cent I got. I even got a whole counter book in 2014 to document each step of the way. You’ll notice that at the end of each year, I follow up to see how much I achieved. ‘Don’t spend an African salary on a western lifestyle’ they told us. It was on that day that I developed a life vision, verse and mission statement.

Anyways, to cut the long story short, in ten years’ time, I see myself working for either the IMF, World Bank or EU as a consultant for viable African strategies toward boosting economic development from the legal perspective of international law; focusing on the domestic law of each state. I’ll probably have had my first son by then and will be fulfilling my bucket list dream of doing a world tour. I’ve always wanted to globe trot and appreciate the diverse cultures of different tribes and countries.
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But all this is in vain my dear readers, if I don’t commit it to the Lord and live in accordance with His will. This year has taught me that ‘a man may make his plans but God has the final say!’ (Proverbs 16:9). I have surely told Him about the future I hope for because He alone knows the plans, He has for me. (Jeremiah 29:11 MSG version)
Nonetheless, 10 years from now, be sure to do a follow up on me and we shall see if we will be recapping this blog post. *wink*.
Have an amazing week ahead!
I have read this piece over and over again. Thank you so much… it means alot
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Thank you for reading Hannah ☺️♥️ and you’re welcome. It’s my pleasure to share. ☺️
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[…] attach an image) We were encouraged to take control of our lives, have a life plan (visit Khanani’s blog she is very good at life plans) have empathy towards one another and build trust and rapport […]
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I’m back here for the 2nd time having read this post during the Ug blog challenge. I have a book like that and it’ safe to stay i’m already ticking off some things (petite la petite) You are such an inspiration….i hope you know that. May God grant you all your desires.
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Awww you did read this Linda? I’m so glad you’re making goals and achievements that you wrote down. I’m glad I could share. May God bless our plans. ☺️♥️ And amen amen… Thank you for the compliment. 🥺🥺
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Yes i read it. I’d planned to join the challenge but i decided to join the reading community.
I’m glad too, people don’t believe writing things into existence is a thing.
You are very welcome my dear. 🙂
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Ohhh glad you could join this one. ☺️
And yes there’s something about writing and speaking your future.. 🤔
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[…] and making life goals and visions that I blogged about during the UG Blog month. You can find them here and […]
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First of all allow me acknowledge how organized to the dot you are🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽wooowww, I stan. Also I hear you on making plans and God having the final say but nonetheless we still plan…the beauty is even our plans don’t work out, whatever God allows to will even be better. As for “don’t spend an african salary on a western lifestyle “🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽that is such a wise nugget to remember! Thanks for sharing Daniella.
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Haha aww thanks Dee. I’m such a sucker for routines and organisation. So yes. I like to plan and envision things.
Yes yes we plan regardless 👏🏾👏🏾.
Haha yes please don’t spend that salary.
Thanks for the feedback 😊
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Teach me your routine ways🙈 but that’s lovely…and you’re welcome
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Yes sure. Over coffee after lockdown and normalcy returns. 😊
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More blessings for your brilliant self. The counter book of accountability challenged me.
Forward, dear.
All the best!
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Awww thank you Sparkle. Yes please 👏🏾 it’s not too late to start.
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May God’s plans for you prevail in Jesus name
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Amen!! 👏🏾😊
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I like
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Thank you Dalton.
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My friends think I’m focused but they need to meet you.
Sis!!
You even have a graphical version of a vision board / life chat 🙌
I honestly look forward to meeting you allover again 20 years from now
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Hahhaa yesss Fifi. I do. Hhahaa. I look forward to the same. 👏🏾
I hope we’ll be ticking off some things. 😊
Thanks for your feedback. ❤️
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Gosh, the detail you’ve put to your plans is inspiring.. I love it. And indeed If the Lord doesn’t build it, the builders build in vain.
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Thank you very much 😊 yes yes surely.
Thanks for the feedback 💛
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So focused at this age, you will accomplish ur vision
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Amen. 🙏🏾
Thanks for passing by. 😊
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