18 Months and Counting!

I didn't mean to love you. In fact, I did not have any intention to get to know you. All I wanted was to use and take advantage of you. But things changed when I spent an adequate amount of time and effort learning more about you.

Before you came into my life, I was living a normal, boring life. I was just a student- nothing more, nothing less. After attending my online classes, I would spend my leisure time browsing on the Internet and wasting my time on social media apps. This was my daily routine before I met you.

I thought my life before was just fine because I am used to it already. I didn't know my life would be so much more than just attending my online classes, updating my Facebook account, scrolling down my Instagram feed, and watching vlogs of my favorite YouTubers.

Then, exactly 18 months ago, last September 07, 2020, you came and changed my life in an instant.

I have to admit, on the day that I met you, my motive was only to take advantage of you. I have set my mind that the only reason I want to know you are to get the benefits I can acquire from you. I know it sounds a little selfish and insensitive but that was just really it.

But as I spend extra time, effort, and dedication trying to know you more, I couldn't help but get attached to you. I got a little invested with you. I was excited to see how far will I go with you.

To be honest, I thought I will only last for a few weeks or a couple of months being with you. But look at us now. We've spent 18 long months already and 6 more months to go, and we will be marking our 2nd Anniversary already.

In these 18 months, it felt like being on a rollercoaster ride. There were ups and downs. There were thrilling and calming moments. There were times I wanted to give up already but you did not let me. There were laughter and cries. I've shared my cheerful and also the saddest moments in my life with you. You were there in my gloomiest moments but you were also there on my proudest milestones.

You brought meaning into my life. Because of you, I found my purpose in living. You helped me in so many ways and I will forever be grateful for it.

Because of you, I discovered more about myself. You became a mirror to me by showing me the things I can do.

You enabled me to pursue my passion. When nobody believed in my abilities, you freely let me do what my heart desires. You were my biggest support system in enhancing my skills. I knew I was not good enough but you recognized that I could be better so I can be at my best and achieve my fullest potential.

You became a bridge for me to learn how to socialize. If not because of you, I still wouldn't know how to interact with strangers, especially those whom I just met online. Because of you, I have met more people whom I can call my family and friends now.

You taught me to dream bigger and aim higher. Like I always tell you, I have always been a goal-setter and an achiever, but you pushed me harder so I can accomplish more. In times when I felt like I couldn't do it anymore, you were a reminder to me that I still can.

You financially helped me reach some of my goals. If not because of you, some of the goals I was able to achieve wouldn't be accomplished. If I didn't spend time with you, those goals will remain as goals. You were a blessing to me and forever you will be.

I learned so much from you and it is just right and safe to say that you are the best blessing I have received in the middle of a pandemic.

It's been only 18 months but it feels like it's been 18 years already. I know there's still a long way to go and I promise to stick around for as long as I can, and for as long as you exist.

Happy 18 months to us, read.cash and Bitcoin Cash! 💚

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