Don't give up on yourself!
Date: 3rd January 2022
Hello everyone! It is a beautiful new day, and I hope everyone is having a great time this new year and staying hydrated. The past few days have been lovely, especially celebrating my Mom's birthday.
It was the first time I bought her a gift, and I felt happy because she liked the present I bought for her. There are some beautiful moments in life, one of them for me.
I am sure all of us have those beautiful moments in our life, and even if they may be small fragments in our life, we should still try our best to reminisce on them because those memories genuinely keep us going.
The problem we sometimes find ourselves in is we fail to focus on these beautiful moments. Instead, we focus on those memories and experiences that make us feel depressed and worthless.
When you focus so much on the bad memories/experiences you have had in your life, you will never see a way out in any situation you find yourself in, and you will find yourself giving up often.
No matter how dire the situation is, always remember that you can overcome it and move forward because giving up should never be your first option; it should be your last resort.
What do you gain from giving up? Sure it may make things easier for you, but giving up when you know you can do more is only making things worse.
Even if the year has only started, I see many people who have given up on their situation because they believe there is nothing they can do anymore, and they have given up on themselves.
Previous years have been highly rough on people, and some have not recovered from the problems they have faced, which may cause them to feel like there is no longer hope anymore.
But if you have read my previous article, you would understand that no matter what situation you are in now, God would always be there for you, and when you trust in him, giving up would never be an option for you.
Giving up on yourself may lead you to commit things you don't want to do, and you may end up committing suicide due to losing hope in all future aspirations/goals.
2022 may be filled with many struggles, and sometimes you may find yourself stuck between so many problems that would make you think giving up is the only way to escape them, but you shouldn't think that way.
Instead of giving up, look for a better way out of those problems, and even if it takes time to find a way, you should still not give up till the last minute.
You would always have problems in this world, and sometimes we don't choose the degree of problems we have, but the only thing you can do with your problems is struggling until you have overcome them.
As I did in the previous article, I want to put in some quotes to help you understand why giving up is not the only option you have, and I hope you can understand these verses and use them in your life.
**i. Your most challenging times often lead to the most significant moments of your life. Keep going. Challenging situations build strong people in the end."**
**ii. "When the going gets tough, put a foot in front of the other one and just keep going. Don't give up."**
**― Roy T. Bennett.**
**iii. "It doesn't matter how many times you get knocked down. The only thing that matters is you getting up one more time than you were knocked down."**
**― Roy T. Bennett**
**iv. "No. Don't give up hope.**
**It's the last thing to go. Even when you have lost hope and everything you have.**
**When you think all is lost, there will still be hope when all is dire and bleak.**
**― Pittacus Lore**
**"Seven times down**
**Eight times up like the Daruma doll."**
**― Chris Bradford**
**"Never give up hope. All things are working for your good. One day, you'll look back on all you've been through and thank God for it."**
**― Germany Kent**
Thank you for reading!
Be grateful for the New Year! Please do not be frightened, for he is with you!
Date: 2nd January 2022
Hello everyone! Oikawa is here again with a different article for you, and I hope you are all staying well and having a nice rest this New Year.
The New year has come, which means some of us would be returning to our jobs, and students would return to school.
In the past, I was not too fond of New Year and wished it would never come because it symbolized the ending of my celebrations, and I would have to start going to school again.
I never knew the importance of the New Year because to me, it looked like every other day, and nothing seemed to change from the average day; I mean, if you didn’t tell someone the date, they won’t even know it is a new year.
At the start of the year 2020, I wasn’t so happy about the New year because I felt it was insignificant to celebrate something such as this, and I am sure I was not the only individual that felt like this.
I have seen and read many comments of people who don’t value the New Year celebration, and they only see it as nonsense, and I don’t criticize them for having these views because I also had these views before.
But what changed my view on the New Year celebration was 2020, and I am sure you all know what I am referring to when I say “2020.”
2020 was a year that I believe no one would ever forget, not only because of the pandemic but because of all the crazy things that happened in that year, both in my country and globally.
I would say 2020 was the liveliest year we have had, and I won’t say it was an excellent way to start the decade, but it helped us realize that the world can be crazy and dangerous, and we should be grateful that we are alive.
2020 showed me that entering a New year is not something you should take for granted because many individuals didn’t survive the year, but you could see another year, and that alone should make you so happy and grateful.
Sometimes entering a New year can be frustrating and scary because no one can be prepared for what it holds, and 2020 showed us that anything could happen.
A new year is filled with many mysteries and circumstances that are yet unseen, and as we go on our journey, we will begin to uncover what the year holds for us.
It is alright to be unprepared, scared, worried, or even confused at the start of a New year because some people have feelings of uncertainty.
After all, they don’t know how they would go about this year, which is why I would be listing a few words of encouragement for everyone in this article.
You may have lost hope because the previous year was terrible, and you don’t even know how this year would go for you, and this may cause you to lose motivation, hope and increase your chances of having depression.
But you shouldn’t stress too much about that, instead ask yourself this: “How did I survive the previous year.” Don’t you know God in heaven is watching over you and protecting you from all sorts of things?
**Joshua 1:9:**
“Have I not instructed you? Be brave and strong.
Do not be scared, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
If God is telling you to be brave, why should you worry about what this year holds for you?
**Psalm 23:4:**
“Even when I step through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your staff and your rod, they comfort me.”
**Isaiah 43:2:**
“When you go past the waters, I will stay with you; and through the oceans, they will not overpower you; when you walk through fire you, shall not be ignited, and the flame shall not consume you.”
**Psalm 31:24:** “Be firm, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!”
I hope these words will help you realize that you are not going through this journey alone; when God is with you, nothing can go against you; remember to always put him first in all things you do, and he will make you more outstanding.
Thank you for reading!
Are you prepared for the new year? Time to change!
Date: 1st January 2022
Happy New Year!
We are finally in 2022, and I am so glad that we could all meet ourselves in this new year! The journey of 2021 may have been a long one, but now that I look at it, it genuinely was all worth it, and I am sure that this new year will show us better things than the last.
I can’t believe it’s been two years since the pandemic started, and I thought it wouldn’t stay this long, but here we are; even though the pandemic remains, we shouldn’t let that stop us from pursuing any dreams we have set for ourselves this new year.
A new year doesn’t mean there won’t be hurdles and challenges.
A new year means you will have to face new challenges you didn’t face last year, but you shouldn’t be discouraged by that because those challenges are only there to make you stronger.
Let me ask you this before I continue: **“Are you ready for 2022?**
**What would you do when faced with difficult circumstances?**
**Would you run away from them?**
**Would you cry till someone comes to help you?**
**Or would you stand firm and struggle until you conquer whatever situation 2022 throws at you?**
I want you to know that everything that happens in 2022 will be determined by what you choose to do now, and when I say now, I am talking about today. You don’t have to wait till June/August to start making or executing your plans; you have to do all that right now.
There is no better period than the start of the new year to put things into place, and I know some of us may want to take a break, but if you want to be successful this 2022, then the time to start acting your plans is right now.
If you were used to waking up by 9-11 am last year, then I think it is about time you changed your sleep schedule, especially if you want to achieve something this year.
There is no time to waste, and sleeping till dusk won’t help you this 2022; what would help you is hard work, consistency, and patience because without these three attributes, then forget your new year’s resolution.
I have seen many people who said they would get better in 2022, but that is what people say every new year, and they wind up being the same person they were in the previous year.
It is easy to say you will change, but it all comes down to the choices and actions you make this new year, and these actions/choices would differentiate 2021 you from 2022 you.
**Would you make the same bad decisions you made in 2021?**
**Would you follow the same lousy schedule you had in 2021?**
**Would you have the same bad habits you had in 2021?**
What kind of friends/people are you searching for in 2022? Are you looking for people that would help you become a better version of yourself, or are you going to use your friends as an excuse for why you failed this year?
Look into yourself, and tell yourself what you want this year,
You don’t want to be the same person.
Nothing and No one would be able to hold you back anymore.
You will become the best form of yourself, and even if things get complicated, you would be able to get past them because nothing and no one would be able to hold you back when you have set your mind to do what.
I know 2022 would be the best year for all of us, and it would also be the best year for crypto/BCH.
Even if the market seems to be going down in flames, I know this year would surprise us, and BCH would get to higher highs, and we will reap from it because we all believe in this coin, and I know it won’t fail us.
BCH to the moon this 2022, I believe that would happen!
Enjoy your new year, but also prepare and execute your plans. It is never too early to start.
Thank you for reading!
Summary For December 2021! Happy New Year🎇
Date: 31st December 2021
Happy New Year!
So we are finally on the last day of 2021, and soon we will be celebrating New years. We have finally hit the reset button again, and we have 365 days left until 2023; I guess it is a bit early to be talking about 2023.
It is only by God's grace that we have all been able to come this far, and for that, we should glorify his name because he was able to show you 2022.
I am sure we all know what this article is about, not only because of the topic but because we do this summary every month, not to boast but because we are grateful to the platform, and we want to show new users that it is legit.
Today, I will be writing my summary for December, and I will be showing my total profit, total articles written, and achievements. I hope you enjoy the article!
Summary for November! Happy New Month- $5.13 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/summary-for-november-happy-new-month-9e35439e
Don't let Fear, Criticism, and Failure hold you back!- $11.29 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/dont-let-fear-criticism-and-failure-hold-you-back-477d720c
Read and Grow Rich!- $12.85 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/read-and-grow-rich-1c14d4a3
Treat yourself to something. -$6.96 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/treat-yourself-to-something-926f28fb
Parental roles- $8.98 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/parental-roles-e7c30d23
Live without regrets! -$7.57 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/live-without-regrets-d777a52e
What I want for Christmas -$9.56 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/what-i-want-for-christmas-bce4a58f
My Top 4 favorite anime -$8.60 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/my-top-4-favorite-anime-4ea0a02e
Don't put your eggs in one basket! -$7.74 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/dont-put-all-your-eggs-in-one-basket-79ebcac1
Questions Beget Questions -$7.06 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/questions-beget-questions-752d48b9
We are different yet the same! Stop Discrimination -$ 8.88 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/we-are-different-yet-the-same-stop-discrimination-1cb0e4e0
You could be the problem -$ 5.61 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/you-could-be-the-problem-bde8f229
Children are not Adults! They only mimic them -$12.25 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/children-are-not-adults-they-only-mimic-them-6fce36f5
Know your worth! Don't follow others! -$9.24 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/know-your-worth-dont-follow-others-8ceaeed7
Things ReadCash taught me -$9.54 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/things-readcash-taught-me-1750d401
Dreams from Childhood! -$ 9.08 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/dreams-from-childhood-bb318921
Places to visit -$ 7.61 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/places-to-visit-47bdc629
Why do you need it? Don't let your desires take over you -$9.34 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/why-do-you-need-it-dont-let-your-desires-take-over-you-b1ee5a32
Know what you want and where you are going! -$ 5.85 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/know-what-you-want-and-where-you-are-going-c5040404
Read Cash Update and Future of Read&Noise! -$ 10.73 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/read-cash-update-and-future-of-readnoise-04156243
Writing is the best form of art! -$ 5.12 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/writing-is-the-best-form-of-art-a34701ae
Controlling your Distractions! -$ 6.94 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/controlling-your-distractions-3360ace9
I am grateful for everything! -$ 7.62 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/i-am-grateful-for-everything-d44958d7
#BCHNigerianForumXmasChallenge!Celebrating together is always best. -$ 3.00 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/bchnigerianforumxmaschallengecelebrating-together-is-always-best-9f0f31d3
2022 Wishes -$ 6.50 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/2022-wishes-4ccf4961
With Great Power comes Great Responsibility. -$ 9.25 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-15399134
Two things you should do before the New year-$ 7.76 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/two-things-you-should-do-before-the-new-year-d4bb7f4b
Two memories I would never forget (Near-Death Experiences) -$ 4.77 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/two-memories-i-would-never-forget-near-death-experiences-2166a92b
A year Later -$2.02 https://read.cash/@Oikawa/a-year-later-4b7580b5
Summary For December 2021! Happy New Year -$ https://read.cash/@Oikawa/summary-for-december-2021-happy-new-year-d6ba3e0b
The total for everything would be = $229.41
I am happy that I could make this amount; even if it was donated back to the community, I still have some left for myself, and I am also happy I was able to give a decent sum back to the community.
Achievements for December!
December was genuinely an excellent month for me because I achieved some goals that I set at the start of the month, and even though I wasn't able to achieve all my goals, I am still happy to achieve some.
I genuinely can't believe I could achieve the article a day again because it was pretty challenging to achieve this month due to all the preparations/celebrations.
The **"article a day"** is quite tricky, but it is a nice challenge because it helps boost my creativity and opens my mind to write better.
Even though it was tricky, I am glad I achieved the challenge!
This article would be my last article for 2021, and I guess it is time I reset the challenge and start writing daily again. I hope it will be more fun this time, and I will achieve it again.
***"Article A Day" challenge completed for December 2021***
At the start of December, I had 195 subscribers, and if you had told me I would get to this amount of subscribers by the end of the month, I wouldn't have believed that.
It was a slow but pleasant process, and I enjoyed gaining so many new friends this month; and even though it may not have been easy, I am glad I got more Nakama😁 to follow me on my journey, I can't mention all your names, but thank you for believing in me.
This December, I was able to get 75 new subscribers, and I am hoping next year/month would be better than this one.
***" Get More Subscribers" Completed.***
The gold badge isn't here anymore, so I can't add it to my achievement list.
***Conclusion***
Achieving all this may not have been easy, but I enjoyed every step of the process because it has helped me grow into a better writer and person!
I am grateful to everyone for their support, upvotes, comments, and likes. Thank you so much.
2021 is ending, but this is the beginning of another journey.
Thank you for reading! Happy New Year!
A year Later
Date: 30th December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. There is only one day left until we enter the new year, and I can’t believe we are finally down to only a day before 2022.
Today I want to write something for the Christmas season, and it would be a letter! I hope you enjoy it.
**“I want you to see the world through my eyes because my world has been so beautiful since you came into my life.**
**To: IKE**
Hello Ike! How are you doing? I hope you are having an exciting Christmas; I almost forgot Merry Christmas to you and your family! It is weird sending a letter to you since we haven’t met in a year.
I wonder how tall you are now, lol! You were so short back then, but you were so cute when I teased you about it, and sometimes I would come close to you to see that we aren’t the same height. You hated that I was taller than you, and I teased you about it.
I remember the day of resumption; I was shocked because you had gotten taller than me, and you made sure to brag about it; I would never forget the day you came close to me to check our heights; that was the first time I felt so nervous around you.
I didn’t understand why my heart was reacting the way it did, I experienced it every time we talked to each other, but I ignored it because I didn’t know what it was.
I remember the start of the rainy season, the day I had forgotten to bring my umbrella to school. We looked like idiots as we held a single umbrella and walked to school, but I loved it when you shifted the umbrella to my side so that the rain wouldn’t pour down on me.
Even when the rain ruined your uniform, you still prioritized me over it.
I loved how you held my hand as we walked to school; I could feel your warmth, which made me feel so safe.
You were the son of a baker, and I was a homely sadist! We weren’t a good match in any way, and I didn’t understand you sometimes.
You always made a quiet humming noise when you were thinking, and even though I pretended to hate it, I enjoyed it very much.
I always loved your fingers, and when you touched my hand, I always blushed, but I covered my face so you wouldn’t see ha-ha.
Whenever I asked you to do something ridiculous, you always said yes like an idiot, making me happy.
Sometimes you seem to have gotten taller all of a sudden, but when I look down, I realize you are walking on your toes to deceive me, hahaha.
Whenever we fought, you always apologized right away even though it was always my fault; that part of you pissed me off.
I can remember when you sometimes played with my hair when we sat down; you said you were good at doing braids, but you were terrible, haha. But I loved it when you did my hair for me; I love all the things you did for me.
I was shocked when I saw the letter you dropped in my bag, and even if you didn’t tell me it was you, I knew.
In a way, this is my response to your letter from a year ago. I am sorry if it is coming late, forgive me😌
I felt happy as I read the letter, and found out you had feelings for me for a long time. I couldn’t believe you would like a girl like me that constantly bullied and teased you. But in a way, I did all that to get your attention.
You waited for me to tell you how I felt, but I never did.
We always met each other after school, but I stopped going home with you after that day.
I wanted to go over and talk to you, but I didn’t know what to say. I felt so sad. I felt like you would start hating me because I ignored you.
We often met in the hallways, and when our eyes met, I could see your feelings in your eyes, but I couldn’t pull up the courage to say a word.
It was frustrating seeing you getting farther from me, and the more I reached my hand out to you, the farther you got, it seemed like I could never get to you no matter what I did.
It was our first experience in this situation called love, and I understand how scared you must have felt when you told me your feelings; you are brave because I couldn’t do that.
Even if a year has passed, I still have the letter you gave me that day, and even as I read it now, I can still feel your love.
I was a coward back then for not telling you how I felt, and that is why even though it may be late now, I want to tell you that **“I love you.”**
Those words may not mean much now, but if there were anyone I would love to spend my whole life with, it would be you, and I wish we could go back to how we were before.
If the world were to end today, I would love to spend my last day with you, hahaha. Thank you for all you did for me; I am glad I met you.
Merry Christmas!
Two memories I would never forget (Near-Death Experiences)
Date: 29th December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a great day and staying hydrated.
There are only two days until we enter the new year, and I can't wait for the countdown because it is always nice to stay up late and wait for the first sunrise of the year.
In my entire life, there are a few times that I have come so close to death, and sometimes I wonder how I didn't die in these situations because they were indeed risky.
The funny part about these incidents is they were usually done in places for leisure, such as the Amusement Park, Zoo, and Theatres.
People usually go to these places to enjoy themselves, but I guess I go there to enter dangerous situations, lol.
Today's article will be listing some of the scariest near-death incidents that have happened to me in the past, and I hope you enjoy the article!
****The Amusement park (Bouncy Downfall)****
It has been a long time since I visited the amusement park, and maybe it was because it was the first place I almost came so close to dying.
The memories may never go away, and I can clearly remember what happened on that day, ten years ago, because that was the last time I went to an amusement park, and I even named that day **"The Bouncy Castle Incident."** Let me narrate the incident below.
I can remember it clearly, and this was the first time I thought I had died, lol!
Bouncy Castles are my greatest temptation because I love them so much, and I can't resist the urge to try one out, which led to my downfall, literally.
It was my brother's birthday, and we decided to visit the amusement park to celebrate it.
As we got to the amusement park, I sighted the bouncy castle, and as usual, I was tempted to go on it, mainly because it was so big that every kid wanted to go on it.
My mom knew about my love for bouncy castles, but because she saw the height of this one, she instructed me not to climb the castle.
Still, the temptation was so strong, and I could hear the voice of the castle talking to me (it was all in my mind), I couldn't resist anymore, so I climbed the castle, and when I had reached the top, that was when the hell broke loose.
The bouncy castle lost all its air and started deflating for some strange reason. I was shaking at the top because it started falling at a swift rate, and eventually, I stumbled and started falling with it.
The entire world was in slow motion, and I could see my life flash before my eyes because it was indeed a great height to fall from, and you would think I would die from that, but for some reason, when I hit the ground, I saw my mom running towards me with a weird look.
I immediately got up and ran away because my mom was chasing me.
I guess I was so scared of what she would do to me that my body forgot to die, lol.
She chased me around the whole amusement park, and I continued running even when I was injured, but I found out she was trying to take me to the hospital and not beat the hell out of me.
After that incident, I became scared of Bouncy Castles, but I guess it doesn't matter now because I am already too old to be playing on them.
Maybe before the new year, I would try visiting an amusement park and relive some of my younger days, that would be very fun.
**ZOO (Monkey Trouble)**
A few years had passed after the bouncy castle incident, and this time we were going to a zoo for a trip at school, and I was so excited because I hadn't gone to a zoo before, but little did I know the animals had a different plan for me.
I call it the **"Monkey Incident,"** just like the Castle incident, and I can never forget it because I felt like I had already died this time. Let me narrate the story for you.
It was my first visit to a zoo, and we were on a field trip from school! The teachers had told us to visit anyplace we wanted, and I decided to visit the monkey area.
As I was checking on the monkeys, they seemed so fun, and I wanted to get close to them despite the warning signs not to go close to them.
As I got closer to them, one of the monkeys suddenly got crazy and started shouting like a mad man, I didn't know what was happening, and I was seven at that time, so I was so scared.
I tried to calm the monkey down because I thought they were human, but they showed me how different they were from human beings.
The first monkey had grabbed my shirt and was screaming; I guess he was telling the others, "I got him, lol. The monkeys gathered and started ripping my clothes and scratching my face, and at that point, I was already fainting because I was scared.
Luckily, the teachers came and saved me from that incident.
I guess I am lucky because I would have been dead if they didn't come.
There are other similar incidents like these, but I won't put them for the sake of this article.
Do you have any near-death experiences? If you are willing to share, leave them in the comment section! Thank you for reading.
Two things you should do before the New year
Date: 28th December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. There are only three days until we enter the new year, and I can’t wait for the countdown because it is always nice to stay up late and wait for the first sunrise of the year.
Don’t you think some things need to be done before the start of the new year? Maybe you haven’t forgiven someone, or maybe you are still carrying on that same plan you started this year with, and it doesn’t seem to be working out for you.
If you need to do something, you should do them now because it isn’t good to carry all your problems into a new year, and I have learned this from experience. You can never come back to 2021 ever again, and I want you to know this. You must do everything needed this last few days we still have, and make peace with it because you may regret not doing it later.
In this article, I will be listing two things we should all do before the start of 2022 because failing to do them may cause some problems in the future, and no one wants problems in their life, right? I hope you enjoy the article!
***Make a Good Plan***
This one is the most important one of all. When we fail to plan our year, we find ourselves drifting into many places because we don’t know where we are headed.
Plans don’t always have to be a daily thing, and to have a yearly plan is always best because it helps you know what to do and what not to do, which is essential to being successful and gaining wealth.
Look at the 2022 calendar, set a goal for yourself; what and where do you want to be? You should set a date or deadline to achieve the goals you have put.
Once you understand that you have a goal to accomplish and a plan to guide you, trust me, you will be focused more because you have set your priorities, and nothing will stop you from achieving your plans.
My plan for the new year is to become either a profitable artist or a profitable forex trader, and I have set out the plans I need to follow to reach that goal;
Even though it may be hard to follow them, I would try my best to do everything needed to achieve it.
Making a plan is easy, the hard part is following that plan, and I understand how hard it is to follow the plans we make for ourselves because I can remember the start of 2020; I made a plan to draw 100 sketches every day.
At first, I was following the plan and drawing every day, but it got to a point where I got tired, and I told myself I would take a break for one day, but that break stayed for 265 days. At the start of December, I remembered it and started again.
As I said before, it is easy to make plans but harder to follow through with them, and this is why we should always reward ourselves when we do good and punish ourselves when we do wrong; this would help us focus more on doing good.
Make a plan and stick to it; you would never go wrong with a good plan; you only have to follow it thoroughly.
***2. Forgive and be Forgiven***
I have said this in my previous article, but it is never good to hold grudges against someone because it would hurt you more than the other person. Keeping things in your heart and never letting go would only make you bitter and pathetic, which would increase your chances of getting diseases.
Forgiving others helps you move forward and become a better person, and you shouldn’t hurt yourself over something another person caused. Forgiveness helps you leave the past and gives you a bright look at how the future would be because it is not easy to forgive others, and only a brave person is capable of doing that.
Some people aren’t capable of forgiving others. You see how it affects their lives because they are always sad, depressed, and pessimistic about relationships and other people. Why don’t you forgive the people that hurt you this year? You may give them a call and tell them how you feel.
You may have offended someone this year, and that is why you must seek forgiveness from the people you have offended because you never know what will happen in the future.
Learn to forgive others and ask others for forgiveness because that is the only way you would prosper; even the holy book says that.
I hope you learned something from today’s article! Thank you for reading!
With Great Power comes Great Responsibility.
Date: 27th December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. There are only four days until we enter the new year, and I have tried my best to catch up with all the movies that came out this year.
I wanted to take a break for these four remaining days because the new year would be hectic, and it is always good to rest to prevent burnout; what better way to rest than watching some of the best movies of the year.
Today, I watched the new Spiderman movie, even if the internet speed tried to prevent me, and I enjoyed watching it because it was filled with everything a good movie should have.
Marvel did their best on this one, and by watching it, you would know that, because the movie didn’t only have fantastic fight scenes, it also taught me a lot of things, especially with that sad ending, and in today’s article, I would be writing on what I learned from the movie.
I don’t want to ruin the movie, but that ending showed that with
**“Great Power comes Great Responsibility.”**
Many people might be thinking that once you reach the top, then you won’t have any worries or stress anymore, but that is not the truth, because when you are at the top, you have more to lose than someone who is at the bottom and doesn’t have anything.
The people at the top may seem happy and living a great life, but they still have many problems, and if they were to tell you their problems, then you wouldn’t even want to be at the top anymore, and that is why I say you can’t have everything in life.
You may have all the power in the world, but that power itself may become a liability to you in the end, and all you can do is learn to live with it because that is the life you have been given. It may sound nice to have all the power in the world, but are you ready to face all the responsibilities that it comes with? If that is ok with you, you can do it, but don’t try to overstep your boundaries so much because it may backfire and hurt you.
**“Teamwork makes the Dream Work.”**
Do you know that two heads are better than one? Sometimes people try to do things on their own, even when they could ask for help from others, and I am also guilty of this. It is not wrong to ask others for help because when you need it, people will come to help you, and it is when you ask that you would receive it.
A single person didn’t build Rome, nor were the Pyramids, it took the teamwork of so many people to build these places, and I am sure if it were only a person, then these places would not exist now.
Teamwork is needed because, as humans, we are way better as a group, and when we work together to achieve something, we will accomplish it. Even God himself saw our teamwork and chose to separate us because we were becoming too powerful for our good.
Learn to rely on people because you would be able to overcome more things when you embrace teamwork, for example;
You don’t always have to think of your article ideas; you can ask someone to give you some ideas, maybe a friend or relative; I am sure they have many beautiful experiences that would help you get ideas to write about.
**“Don’t be scared of the Unknown; embrace it.”**
As humans, we are always scared of things that we don’t understand or know of, and this is entirely normal because you are only looking out for your wellbeing.
Still, sometimes it is good to walk towards the unknown because when you work towards it, you will progress more in your life.
Imagine if humans chose to stay hidden in caves all their lives because they were scared of what the outside world had, they wouldn’t have been able to create all the things we have today, and we may have gone extinct due to so many things.
It may have been by accident, but because we chose to embrace the unknown, we were able to know fire existed, and from then, we were able to create so many things.
In the past, they didn’t know germs existed, and that was why humans were so scared of diseases, and even a simple cough could kill a person.
But today, we have vaccines for some of the most dangerous diseases of the past, and it was all because we chose to embrace and understand the things we didn’t know of.
Learn to leave your comfort zone and embrace what you don’t know because you may find what you want when searching for it.
I was thinking of watching other movies before the end of 2021, and I was hoping anyone could recommend some! Thank you for reading!
2022 Wishes
Date: 26th December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. It is the day after Christmas, which means today is boxing day, and I am guessing so many stores are getting their items sold out by customers.
There are only five days until we enter the new year, and I already see fireworks; I guess everyone is already excited because we are entering a new year, and who doesn't want that.
A new year is the beginning of many things, a new journey, a new person, a new goal, and there are so many more that a new year brings.
A new year comes with many things, but it starts with your decision.
What do you want for the new year? Do you want it to be the same as this year, or do you want it to be better?
I want to make some wishes for the new year, and that is what today's article will be about.
It is always best to write/say what you want for the new year because it may just come true, and it would also let you focus more on what to do.
***Here we Go…***
***. Success On Readcash/Noisecash***
*I would start things off with this because I want the most. After all, I would love to be successful on this platform; right now, I am 261 subscribers, and even though that is amazing, I still think I can do better than that, and I hope by next year, I have way more than that.*
*There are some people on this platform that have reached a thousand subscribers, and sometimes I wonder how they even did it;*
*Even if they have been on this platform for a year, that is a fantastic feat, and I know by next year, I will be celebrating my 1000th subscriber; it may not be easy. Still, I will try my best to accomplish that.*
*Even if the diamond badges are gone, I still want to be giving back to the community, and that is now one of my goals for next year;*
*I don't want to be receiving alone; I also want others to receive what I am receiving because there is no better feeling than giving.*
*Not everyone agrees with this but giving makes you happier than receiving, or maybe I am crazy.*
*Next year, I want to focus on building my Noisecash because I don't have many subscribers there even though I have been there for a long time; if you would like to follow me on my Noisecash, please click this link. I appreciate your support.*
***. Success in Trading***
*In my previous article, I mentioned that I had started a trading exam which holds for three months.*
*Still, I am scared because I am not confident in my trading skills, and the market seems to be going crazy right now for some reason; I guess it is because of the month.*
*I have read some analyses, and based on them; the market would be back to normal by January; I am hoping this analysis is factual because it would put my mind at ease.*
*Trading is always complex because the market can be unpredictable sometimes, even when you have made strategies beforehand, sometimes it all comes down to how much luck you have, I guess.*
*I pray that trading next year would be successful, and I would be finally able to make some profit before I start college; at least that would help me live by myself instead of worrying about my parents.*
*Another thing I would love to learn is SmartBCH; I have been hearing about it a lot on this platform, but I don't fully understand what it is about, and I was hoping someone could teach me a bit of it. I would love to start trading some tokens next year, it may boost my trading skills, and I can also get some profit.*
***. Good Health***
*I would have no success in anything if I didn't have good health, and that is why this is the most important out of all my wishes, because health is wealth after all, and if I don't have it, I may as well forget having any wishes.*
*I am praying for good health next year; no disease will come over me, my family, and everyone on this platform; we are all going to have an excellent 2022, and no illness can stop us from achieving the goals we have set for ourselves.*
*That would be all for today, and if you want to join in, you can list your wishes for next year in the comment section! Thank you for reading!*
#BCHNigerianForumXmasChallenge!Celebrating together is always best.
Date: 25th December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. Christmas is finally here, and I know it is not yet Christmas as I am writing this, but I am sure by the time I wake up tomorrow, I will be celebrating with my loved ones.
My notifications bar is busy because my Filipino friends wish everyone a Merry Christmas; it feels weird knowing they are on Christmas while I am not; I guess the world works that way.
It is wholesome to celebrate Christmas, but it is always better to celebrate Christmas with our loved ones because surrounding ourselves with them would give you the best feeling in the world, and I am sure we all know that is true.
Today, I will be writing my entry for the #**BCHNigerianForumXmasChallenge,** hosted by @Greatwolfman; I have wanted to write on it, but I thought it would be best to save it for Christmas, and I guess the day is finally here, so here I go. I hope you enjoy the story; thank you for the opportunity.
A Season for Togetherness!
Charlie was a young boy born into a wealthy family. Being born into a wealthy family meant he had no limitations when receiving presents on Christmas. He looked forward to Christmas every year because of his parents' presents.
This year's Christmas was different, and he noticed that his parents hadn't given him the massive amount of presents they usually gave him every year, and he got infuriated by this.
He asks his parents why they had done this to him, and their answer only infuriated him the more.
His parents said they were moving to the family house to celebrate with everyone, and they couldn't give him the usual amount because they felt he already had many.
"Charles, don't you already have enough toys? How many more do you want? You know Christmas isn't all about receiving presents, it is also about giv-!
Charles cuts his mom off and starts throwing a tantrum, opposing her Christmas ideology.
"I know you are going to start with that Christmas is about giving and staying with family nonsense, but I don't think that way, mom, Christmas is for presents, and that is all there is to it, and if I were to have a wish, do you know what that would be?
I wish to have infinite presents and have it all to myself; I wish I had no family because you are no fun.
After saying this, Charles runs off to his room and falls asleep while playing with his toys.
The following day, Charles wakes up to find a massive pile of presents under the Christmas tree, and the more he opens them, the more they multiply; this was a dream come true for him.
Charles rushes off to his parent's room to show them this Christmas miracle, but as he opens the door, he finds no one, and the room is empty.
He searches around the house, but he still finds no one.
He slapped himself three times to see if it was a dream, but it wasn't; this was reality, he no longer had any parents, and he had an infinite amount of presents.
Did his wish finally come true? Are his parents truly gone?
Charles burst into laughter and started running around the house, he was finally free to do everything he wanted, and no one could hold him back.
He opened all the presents and played with every toy, this was every kid's dream, and he was finally able to live it.
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The more presents he opened, the more it multiplied, he couldn't believe his eyes, and he kept on opening till it reached night.
He hears chatter outside, checking the windows to see what is happening.
He sees his neighbors celebrating their Christmas together with their entire family, and everyone in the neighborhood seems to be celebrating with their family.
The whole neighborhood was full of merry, and families came outside to light up their Christmas trees and had huge meals to celebrate the occasion.
Charles kept on looking at the feast the neighbors were having, and his stomach grumbled because he hadn't eaten anything since he woke up.
He wears new clothes and goes to the neighbor's house to eat with them, and he knocks on the door.
The neighbors open the door, and as he is about to come in, they stop him and say, "Why do you need people? Didn't you only want presents? Go back and eat with your presents.
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Charles returns home and sees all sorts of dishes on his table; he immediately rushes to sit down and eat.
There he was sitting on the chair, only him alone in that entire house, eating alone on Christmas day, and the noises of the neighbors reminded him of how lonely he genuinely was.
It was the wish he made, but he no longer wanted it.
**"The presents are unlimited, just like the silence in this house on a Christmas day."**
**"Mom would have been singing some hymns, and Dad would have put the Christmas lights on by now, but here I am sitting on this table celebrating Christmas with my "presents."**
**"What good are presents if you can't share them with others, there is no fun in playing alone."**
**"I wish I could go to how things were before; I miss Mom and Dad, I miss everyone, I wish they would come back to me, there is no fun in staying alone with these presents, if possible I want to trade all my presents for my family! -** Charles said with tears in his eyes.
He felt a touch on his back as he finished saying this and looked back to see a smiling face.
After seeing the face, he finds himself on his bed once again, and he rushes downstairs to check if anyone is home.
He checked the entire house, but no one was around; he fell to the ground and started crying; he felt a tap on his back, and when he looked to check, it was his mother.
He hugs her immediately and continues crying, but she has no idea what is happening.
Later that day, they all go to the family house, and for the first time, Charles shares his presents with other people; his mother noticed this and asked him why.
"Mom, what are you talking about? Don't you know Christmas is all about giving to others and spending time with those we love? Hehe, Christmas is so much fun with others; Merry Christmas, Mom.
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Mom was surprised by Charles's statement; she had never seen her son so happy as he was at that moment.
This event was genuinely a Christmas Miracle for her.
**#BCHNigerianForumXmasChallenge- Celebrating Together**
Christmas is a fantastic time, but never forget that Christmas is better spent with the ones you love, sing hymns, eat, laugh, and merry with one another;
I am sure nothing can replace that feeling because that feeling is what makes Christmas so unique.
Give your loved ones a call, make an arrangement, and celebrate with them because there is nothing better than spending Christmas with the ones you love.
Another thing you should know is Christmas isn't all about receiving; try giving to others, and I am sure you would have the best feeling in your heart.
If receiving gives you excitement, then imagine what giving would do to you🥰
I hope you enjoyed the story and learned something from it. Thank you for reading!
MERRY CHRISTMAS🐱🏍🐱🏍🎇🎇🎁🎁✨✨HAVE A GREAT TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY.
I am grateful for everything!
Date: 24th December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. One day remains until we reach Christmas and Seven till we enter 2022; The countdown is here.
Oikawa is here again with another article. I am so excited because only a day remains until we celebrate Christmas; I can't believe we are finally here, the day before Christmas.
2021 has gone in a flash, and we are finally reaching the countdown to the new year; it has been such a crazy journey to this month, at least for me.
I remember the start of the year when I was still attending high school, and I had to write my final examinations; I was so scared because this exam determined my entire future, and if I failed it, I would have to write it again.
I remember reading/cramming like crazy because I wanted to pass, and I am so happy that my hard work paid off because I could pass my exams with flying colors 🥰
Today's article would be all about what I am grateful for this year; if you don't know, it is not easy to survive an entire year, but you were able to do this, and it isn't by your power but by the special grace of God.
There are many times that I could have been involved in an accident, but God didn't let that happen to me; all I can say to him is Thank you because I wonder if I would have come this far without him.
I am sure he led me to this beautiful platform, where I have met many fantastic people and learned so many things from them.
I can still remember the first day I started this platform; I didn't know anyone, and it was my third account because the website had spammed my other two accounts.
You know there is a reason for everything because I am sure if the platform had not spammed my two accounts, I would not have been lucky to meet @HappyBoy.
@HappyBoy was the one who showed me how everything works on this platform, and he also taught me how to interact with other writers; even though he was busy with his account, he did all this and without asking for anything back.
It is rare to find people like him in this world, but I am happy that God sent him to me, and I am sure if he weren't there, I would not have come this far on this platform; that is why I am so grateful to him. Thank you, @HappyBoy. I pray he has a fantastic Christmas and New year.
@Khing14 I am also grateful to you because you were the first person that noticed me on this platform;
I remember seeing your comment and upvote on my article; I couldn't believe my eyes and I was happy because someone had finally acknowledged my writing.
You have been with me ever since then, and you were also one of my first sponsors; and if not for @Bloghound, you would have been my first sponsor also, but I am still so grateful to you for being there for me at the start of my journey, Dōmo arigatō(Thank you so much)🥰😁
I pray Next year will show you more extraordinary things, and you will see blessings from everywhere.
@Bloghound: You were the inspiration for my first articles. I can remember reading your articles and admiring them because you were a fantastic writer; while I was reading, I got inspired and started writing my articles.
You noticed my articles and became my first sponsor; I was so excited because you had acknowledged my writing, and I am so grateful to you for being with me throughout my journey; I hope you keep supporting me!
@Jumper-01: You have supported me for a long time, especially during the "Leo story," I always got motivated when I remembered that you were waiting to read the story; thank you for everything. I can remember reading your high school romance😁 and that was my inspiration to write my story; I wish you would write more of those.
@JRamona20: You always have the best comments, and sometimes I wonder how you do it😁 You have a way of making the comment section come alive, not only on my articles, but everyone's; I have noticed that.
You make sure to read the article thoroughly and comment from your heart; I am also grateful for your support on my articles, I hope to see your comments more next year🥰
@Lucifer01: We have not known each other for very long on the platform, but I am glad that we met because you are a fantastic person, even if you say you are the devil.
I don't think I am the only user who thinks this, but thank you for inspiring everyone on this platform.
@Alther, you may not comment much on my articles, but I always see your icon on the upvote section, and you always leave a like before you go; I thank you for your support.
@CoquiCoin, @gertu13, @ZehraSky,@Olasquare, @Seni, @Princessbusayo, @Mayiee, @Gaftekoriginal, @Theblackdoll , @Amazing-grace, @Gemstone, @GarrethGrey07, @Kristofferquincy, @Kushyzee @Talon, @Ling01, you all are fantastic people, and I pray you have a fantastic Christmas and extraordinary blessings will visit you soon; I hope we all keep staying as a family on this platform, and I pray to read your articles next year.
There are some people I didn't mention, but I still want to thank them for their support; I pray for their success, and I hope you have a fantastic Christmas and everything you wish for comes true.
Thank you for everything, and I am so grateful to you all😁🥰🐱🏍Thank you for reading!
Controlling your Distractions!
Date: 23rd December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. Two days remain until we reach Christmas and Eight till we enter 2022; The countdown is here.
Oikawa is here again with another article, and I am so excited because only two days remain until Christmas.
During this season, many things are going on, and it has been so hard keeping up with interacting and writing on this platform.
Lately, I have tried my best to improve my drawings because I am trying to focus on art next year, and I also started a Forex trading exam, and the examinations span three months, and if I don't finish it, I may lose my money.
It is genuinely hard to manage all these things, and it has confused me on what to do because I don't want to stop writing daily on this platform, but I also want to focus on other things.
I wonder how everyone balances their outside life while writing here, and I have so much respect for anyone who can balance their regular day jobs with writing on this platform.
I wish I could have several clones who would help me do all these things, but in reality, I am only one person, and there is only so much I could do.
Anyway, enough of my rants, I don't want this article to be only about that; instead, let me go back to what this article is about, and that is **"Distractions."**
Distractions come in so many forms, and they are always so tempting because they are the things you want the most, especially when you want to take a break from everything.
Sometimes it can be hard to work, especially when there are so many fun things to do, and you always have this urge to enjoy yourself even when you know it would hurt you afterward.
You could be working and see a notification on your phone, and immediately you abandon what you were doing and put all your focus on your phone; I am sure this scenario doesn't only happen to me.
Nowadays, the internet tempts us to stare at our phones all day without a care in the world, and I am sure many people have entered this cycle of looking at their mobile phones all day.
I may not want to admit this, but our phones can be our greatest enemy sometimes, especially when we let them take control over us.
You may find yourself spending so much time being unproductive and wasting your life away looking at other people's lives.
I would say Tiktok is one of the most addictive apps of this generation because so many young people have allowed it to take control of their lives, and they don't even have time to do anything else.
I have many friends who have entered the "Tiktok Life," and I see them spending all their time on the app trying to look for something that would distract them from doing work.
I am not against using Tiktok; I also use it when I am done with all my work, but lately, I can't use it anymore because I have seen how addictive it can be once you get used to it.
TikTok isn't the only distraction globally; there are so many forms of distractions, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, or even YouTube.
All these apps have a way of drawing us in and making sure we never leave them, and sometimes you can find yourself spending so many hours on them without even realizing it.
I have had my own experiences with all these apps, especially YouTube, in the past, I could stay on YouTube for two hours watching videos that didn't improve me in any way, but now I have learned to use YouTube to improve myself.
Distractions are not always bad because sometimes they can take our mind of all the stress we are having, especially when you are over-working yourself and don't seem to be having any form of fun in your life.
You must have a timetable to know what to do and when to do it; having a timetable helps you manage your time effectively, and you can even put in leisure hours to have time to do what you like.
It is good to distract yourself every once in a while, but it becomes a problem when you allow it to destroy your productivity and stop your growth.
Anything that stops your growth should never be allowed, and that is why it is always good to moderate anything that we are doing, even working.
Learn to control/moderate your distractions, focus on what is essential, and when you are done with what you are doing, you can start enjoying your distractions during your leisure time.
Before I end the article, let me ask you this **"How do you deal with your distractions?**
Thank you for reading!
Writing is the best form of art!
Date: 22nd December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. Three days remain until we reach Christmas and Nine till we enter 2022; The countdown is here.
Oikawa is here again with another article, and I am so excited because only four days remain until Christmas.
The weather over here seems to have taken a turn for the worse with the **"Harmattan season,"** before the weather was hot, now it is dry;
I hate how our weather acts sometimes; I wish we could have snow like other countries, but only a Christmas miracle can make that happen; maybe I would add that to next year's Christmas wish.
Anyway, enough of that talk, let us get back to what this article is about: **"Writing is the best form of art?"**
If I were to ask you why you chose to write, what would your answer be? I am sure all of us have a reason we are writing, and I would love to hear all of your reasons; you can leave them in the comment box if you want.
I want to write my reasons for today, and I hope you enjoy the article.
When I was still a child, I had speech problems, and this led to me not talking till I was Three years old; in those times, if you were Three and you couldn't talk, they either thought you were mute or an idiot, and unfortunately, they went for the latter.
The teachers would always mock me for not talking; instead, I would make sounds because I thought they could understand what I was saying, but they couldn't.
Some time passed, and I was finally able to hold a pencil, and this was where my world genuinely changed because I could finally communicate with other people by writing what I wanted, and they could understand.
I remember writing a letter to my mom for her birthday, and she was so happy; I would never forget her smile.
Writing is a way of communication, but it is also a great way to express the feelings you can't say in words, and anytime I can't say something, I always write it down because I know all my feelings would be in what I am writing.
Words may not always show you the whole story, but they show you the feelings the other person wants to pass onto you; if you have read books, you would understand what I am saying.
There is a reason they say, **"Books hold the greatest knowledge,"** and that is because so many people have put their life experience in their books, and they pass on this knowledge unto anyone that reads their books.
Writing is the purest form of communication because you can genuinely write from the heart, and you won't be scared because it isn't face-to-face; instead, you can freely write what you want, hoping the other person will understand.
I can remember watching a WWI&II documentary, and during that time, soldiers wrote letters to their parents before going to the battlefield.
When reading those letters, the parents would sometimes cry because this may be their child's last words.
One of the soldiers wrote,
**"Dad, Mom...**
**Thank you for loving/raising me all these years I have been with you; this might be my final letter to you; if you two are reincarnated and marry in the next life too, please have me as your son again; things weren't supposed to end this way.**
**I would find happiness in life and show you that I had, so please pray a lot to be your son again. Thank you for all you did for me; I love you so much."**
I am guessing he died after writing this letter because he never returned, but I am sure his writing reached his family, and they would love to have him as their son again.
Writing has been a fantastic tool for humanity, and ever since the beginning, we have been using it to pass down information to the next generation.
You would never regret reading a good book because the author would show you the right paths to take and the mistakes they made in their lives that you shouldn't also make.
I am sure we all have a genre of book that we like reading; it may be Fiction, Novel, Mystery, Horror, and they all communicate something to us, and that is why we love reading them.
I genuinely love writing, and that is why I would always love this platform because it has allowed me to write while earning, and I can share my ideas on it.
I don't know your reasons for writing on this platform, but I am sure that anyone who writes on this platform also likes writing because it isn't easy to put out content daily, but you all still do it, which is impressive.
I would end it here, but don't forget to put your answer to **"Why you love writing,"** in the comments.
Don't forget to like the article, and subscribe if you haven't! Thank you for reading!
Read Cash Update and Future of Read&Noise!
Date: 21st December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. Four days remain until we reach Christmas and Ten till we enter 2022; The countdown is here.
Oikawa is here again with another article, and I am so excited because only four days remain until Christmas.
I guess some people have already decided to watch the new Spider-man movie like @Kristofferquincy; I haven't watched it yet; he spoilt it for me, lol.
I won't want to ruin the movie for the people that want to watch it, so let me stop there, but I have to say this new movie is genuinely the best marvel movie since Endgame, and the revenue shows that I am not lying.
Yesterday, a lot of things happened, and one of them was the crashing of the ReadCash website; I don't know if it's only me, but I was so scared because I thought the site had been hacked like last time, and all the funds and data would disappear.
Hacking has happened previously, and I think it was two months ago that hackers took control of Noisecash and tried to take all the funds, but they were ridiculously unsuccessful.
We are lucky that this time, instead of hacking, we got a newly updated Readcash. Can you imagine😁I almost got a heart attack for no reason, lol.
It has been quite some time since Readcash had gotten an update, and I was beginning to think that maybe they had abandoned it because they seemed to have only been focusing on Noisecash for a long time.
Noisecash has become a fantastic platform. I am sure sooner or later, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram will have a fierce new rival because Noisecash is genuinely the future of media. When people learn more about it, I am sure they would love it.
Noisecash has been out for a year, and it already has Three hundred thousand users; it has grown so much from what it was last year, and if we give it more time and a few more updates, I am sure it would become the perfect media website someday.
But today, I will not focus so much on Noisecash because it isn't the one that got the update.
Most of us may not be sure of the changes on the website, but I assure you that the changes make the platform so much better, especially with the new dark mode.
I have had so much trouble using Readcash at night, primarily because the white screen has caused my eyeballs so much trouble, and sometimes I can't even sleep at night.
The font was also causing me problems because it was so small that you couldn't even see what you were sometimes reading, and this may be a personal thing; I am not sure if everyone was also going through this.
But with this new font style and clean animations, the platform has gotten so much better, and it even looks so professional; this makes me so excited because I know the platform isn't going to die, but it is growing.
It is so lovely to see this platform grow because it has become a part of me now, and I don't want to see it fade away.
Instead, I want to see the platform become the number one writing platform globally, where many individuals can come and share their stories while learning about BCH.
This platform is about writing, but it is also meant to enlighten others on BCH. It is doing an excellent job because so many individuals in different countries have begun to understand the concept of BCH.
Readcash has done so many good things in the life of people, and I am sure we are all grateful for everything we have gained from this platform; that is why we must try our best to bring more people into the platform.
The platform has to keep growing; that is what I believe because there is no way something this good can end, especially since it only started a year ago.
We should all try our best to grow this platform because we all love it, and I am sure we won't want to see it go.
I am sure many people would be fascinated by this idea because it genuinely is an original platform, and it would continue to grow from here on out.
I was surprised that the diamond badges are no longer there, which may also be part of the update, but I would miss my gold badge🐱🏍.
Another great thing that came with the update is the return of **MarcDeMessel,** and he is back with a new video interview; if you want to know more about it, you can go to the Pantera article (Click the name to read the article.) https://read.cash/@Pantera/marc-de-mesel-is-back-with-new-video-via-prompt-cash-4f28998c
There are so many new changes coming to Readcash, and I can't wait to see all of them; maybe Rusty would get a wife, lol.
I guess they also removed lead images on articles, I hope they bring it back.
That would be the end of the article for today, and I hope you enjoyed it!
Thank you for reading! Till next time, stay hydrated.
Know what you want and where you are going!
Date: 20th December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. Five days remain until we reach Christmas and Eleven till we enter 2022; The countdown is here again.
Oikawa here again with another article, and I am so excited because only five days remain till we celebrate Christmas; I wonder what I should do that day.
Some of us have already prepared for Christmas, and I wish everyone a fantastic celebration.
Before I start with the article, let me ask everyone a question,
***"Do you know where you are going?***
***"Do you know what you want?***
I am not talking about a physical area here but your future ambitions and what you want for yourself ten-twenty years from now.
It is never too premature to set a goal because this would help you know what and what not to do, and it also helps you focus more on improving yourself instead of wasting your life away.
What do you want to be like in the future? Do you want to be relying on another person? Or do you want to become what you have always wanted to be?
You could be a doctor, an artist, carpenter, mechanic, and you could be anything you want; it all hangs on what you want for yourself.
***Are you willing to get off your couch and go out today and do what you want?***
***Are you willing to beat your writer's block and type something?***
***Are you willing to defy the odds against you and achieve greatness?***
I am asking these questions to show you that you are the only person who can answer them, and the moment you answer them, you will understand what you need to do.
If you don't seem to focus anymore, you must remind yourself of what you are pursuing; you need to remember what you want because this would help you keep pushing forward.
Many newbies on this platform have been discouraged because they failed to look at the long run; they only focus on the money they would receive in the present, and when they look at the process of making the money, they instantly run away.
It is not easy writing, especially when you have not written before, and that is why most people tend to exit this platform when they don't seem to be getting paid the amount they want.
It is easy to have dreams, but it would always be hard to achieve them because dreams take effort and patience, which we all need to know/understand.
One thing we humans tend to lack is **"Patience,"** which is why most people tend to lose track when things are not going as fast as they want, and this is also why we all need to have goals that we want to pursue.
We should know that even if things are not going as we want, we should still push forward because sooner or later, you would be able to achieve what you want; you only need to put in more effort.
***"Our dreams breathe life into us and sometimes can cage us in suffering. We live and die by our dreams."***
But this is what makes dreams so exciting, the sleepless nights, the back pains, the eye bags; this all comes when pursuing something, especially for the future.
It would be best if you didn't let all those little sufferings affect what you have in mind for the future. Instead, it would help if you were pumped up because without the process, then you wouldn't have the victory.
Sometimes the process is more fun than the victory because it shows you that you can do anything to achieve what you want, and no matter how long it takes, you would still keep chasing that dream.
It all comes down to the vision you have for yourself, and as I have said: **"you decide what you want to do".**
No one will decide for you, and even if they do, is that what you want?
As I have written in the title:
*Know what you want and where you are going!*
Let those words ring in your mind when you feel like giving up; remind yourself what you want for yourself and where you are heading in life.
Imagine what would happen when you finish the process; you would finally achieve what you want.
For example:
If you are pursuing a writing career, then the process is constantly increasing your vocabulary and writing skills;
It may not be easy doing all that, but instead of thinking of only the process, you should also be thinking of the success that awaits you at the end.
I am sure that would remind you why you are doing it and boost you.
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Why do you need it? Don't let your desires take over you
Date: 19th December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. Six days remain until we reach Christmas and Twelve till we enter 2022; The countdown is here again.
Do you know the difference between your wants and need? I am sure most of us can answer this question, but let me explain further.
Your wants are luxuries; they may or may not benefit your life, but they would surely satisfy your desires, and sometimes they can lead us to temptation, especially when you allow them to take control over you.
Your needs are things you need to live, and without them, you may not be able to have an everyday, peaceful life; your needs include money, clothing, housing, and food.
As you can see, needs are the necessities that allow us to live everyday life. Can you imagine living without food? If you try to do this, you will regret it because you will die.
You may wonder why I am talking about such a fundamental subject as "Needs and Wants," well, this brings me to a short story that I hope you enjoy.
George was a freshman in the university, and like any other person his age, he wanted to live as a free person.
He tried to fit in with the students, and he found himself doing several things that he wouldn't have been doing before.
He received pocket money from his family every once in a while, but this wasn't some enormous amount of money; it was only for his basic needs.
Looking at his account, George felt terrible about himself because he saw others buying all they wanted and living an extravagant life.
He was the only guy that didn't have a car in his class, and he often got mocked for this.
Some time passed, and George was fed up with his mediocre lifestyle; he finally got the resolve to start stealing from others, and at night he would sneak into university labs and take valuable goods and sell them.
George wasn't a pro thief, and he had never done anything like this before, and he eventually got caught by the security and was taken to prison.
Now let me ask you a question, "What did George do wrong."
Well, I am guessing your answer is that he wasn't content with what his parents gave him, which led him to do such an act.
If that was your answer, you are correct because what led George to do something like that was because he allowed his wants/desires to take control of him, neglecting that his family provided his necessities for him.
Nowadays, I see a lot of George in society; these people always allow their wants/desires to take control of them and are willing to do anything to get what they want.
Some of these people can kill another human to get luxuries and satisfy themselves.
I asked a friend how he buys so much stuff when his job isn't even paying him so much, and his answer was basically, **"I borrow."**
It is not like I am against borrowing, but the problem here is the purpose of his borrowing.
He borrows money to buy luxuries that won't reap any benefits or appreciate; he isn't buying assets but increasing his liabilities.
Living above his wages, soon he would be swimming in debt and wonder where it all went wrong.
I hope he doesn't get to that point, but he is not the only one who does this; I see many people who have lost control over their desires, leading them to live a deceitful life.
From the outside, these people would look happy with all their fancy clothes, jewelry, and accessories, but deep down inside them, they feel sad and empty because they live fake lives.
If you ever find yourself in a situation where your desires are taking control over you, you should ask yourself, **"Why do I need it," "Would this stuff benefit my life."**
If you can't answer these questions or find a negative answer, I see no point in buying it because if something doesn't benefit you, why are you buying it?
Learn to control your desires/wants because when you do this, you will achieve pure happiness that doesn't come from materials but from within.
Thank you for reading!
Places to visit🐱🏍
Date: 18th December 2021
Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. Seven days remain until we reach Christmas and Thirteen till we enter 2022; The countdown is here again.
Oikawa here again, and today I will be writing on some of the most amazing places I would love to visit, and I am sure some of us would also love to visit these places.
You can also join the fun by listing your favorite places in the comment section, so without further ado, let us begin.
***Dubai***
I am sure I am not the sole person who wants to visit Dubai at least once in their lifetime; Dubai has one of the best tourist spots globally, especially with the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building.
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I can remember when they were building Burj Khalifa, and no one thought the building would be completed, but look at it today; it is one of the most incredible things humanity has done.
Seeing the pictures makes me feel so pumped up because I would love to have an apartment there, lol.
An apartment costs $600 per night, so I would have to work towards that.
It isn't only the Khalifa that makes Dubai exciting; it also has so many architectural pieces that are so stunning when you look at them in pictures; I always wonder how they would look in real life.
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I especially love the Dubai Frame because it is so beautiful, especially at night, when all the lights come on, radiating so many colors. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_Frame
Dubai is such a great place, and that is why it is my first choice when it comes to traveling; I don't think any other country can surpass it, well that is my preference, I guess.
Enough of Dubai for now because if I keep talking about it, this article would probably become a 10-minute read, and no one wants that. Onto the next one.
***Japan***
If you have read my articles, you will know I am an avid reader of manga/anime, and traveling to Japan is something I would love to do in my life.
Since I was younger, I have dreamed of traveling to Japan, not only because of anime but because I love the language, and it always sounds so intense when they speak.
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The language is beautiful, but the landscape is heavenly; seeing the pictures of Japan can make anyone want to visit the colorful scenery, the fantastic mountains, and the wholesome cherry blossoms.
What is not to love about Japan? It is a fantastic country for me.
One of the best tourist spots is **"Mount Fuji,"** the highest mountain peak in the country; if I can't climb Mount Everest, maybe I would try climbing "Fuji." 😅
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Another destination I would love to see is the "**Imperial Palace,"** which has been there since the 17th century, and it is situated in Tokyo, which is also a fantastic place.
I am sure I am not the only one interested in Japan; leave your comment below if you also love this beautiful country.
***United Kingdom***
The United Kingdom is also on my list because I think it is a place I must go to; it is a country that almost ruled the world once, and it has a lot of tourist destinations, especially all the beautiful castles and scenery.
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I would love to visit the house of parliament and Big Ben because looking at it on TV isn't enough; I want to see it with my own eyes, even if it is just a clock.
Another fantastic destination in the UK is **"Ancient Stonehenge,"** which is said to have been there for more than 4500 years, can you imagine?
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It has been in this world for a long time without being destroyed, and I wonder who built it, maybe aliens, lol.
There are so many beautiful and heavenly places to visit on this planet, but for now, I would have to cut this article short because I wouldn't want to bore you with a long article.
I would love to read the comments; please leave them in the comment section if you have anything to add.
Thank you for reading!😊🥰
Dreams from Childhood!
Date: 17th December 2021
Hello everyone! How is everyone doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. Eight days remain until we reach Christmas and Fourteen till we enter 2022; The countdown is here again.
I am sure we all had so many dreams and aspirations when we were little; back then, the world seemed like a dream, and we believed we could do anything.
As we grew older, we started realizing that we couldn't do everything, and the world isn't a fairytale; as time passed, our dreams began decreasing and decreasing until we settled for only one.
Even though we may not have those dreams anymore, it would still be nice to reminisce upon them because we can.
For today's article, I will be listing some of my childhood aspirations and career prospects; I hope you enjoy it.
***Soldier or Policeman***
Ever since I was little, I had always wanted to become a soldier because I felt like there was no better mission than dying for others and being such a young lad, I didn't know that death was **"final."**
At that age, death meant nothing, and I genuinely thought I would be guaranteed heaven if I died for others, but that is not true.
I was fascinated by the military movies that I had watched then, mainly because I was a massive fan of John Cena, and I thought that being a soldier would make me cool as him😁.
Sometimes it is better to watch the actual footage than watching movies because movies may lie to you, but the original footage shows you the truth, especially when it comes to things of "War."
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I remember watching documentaries of WWI & WWII, and that was when my whole world shattered, and I started shifting away from being a soldier.
Those documentaries were genuinely horrific and showed me the brutality of war, which I didn't want to partake in.
I also watched other documentaries, especially the infamous **"Pablo Escobar,"** and seeing what he did to the armed forces made me wonder how my life would be if I chose to become part of them.
Eventually, I gave up the dream of becoming a soldier, but I can still help others in other ways, I guess.
***Musician/Dancer***
I am sure most of us also had this dream when we were little; becoming a musician is something I think every child would like to be, especially back in the 2000s when music was booming like crazy.
I had already joined the church choir, and it was so fun singing with everyone; I even thought of joining a dance group to become the complete package, but I later got an injury where a nail passed through my leg, which somewhat affected that dream.
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I was in the hospital for some time. I got depressed and eventually had to give up the dream, and my parents discouraged me from pursuing it because they didn't like me becoming a musician.
So that marked the end of the musician dream, but I guess maybe one day I can still dawn the stage and perform😁
No one knows the future, so for now, I would be practising notes and dance steps just in case.
***Astronaut/Scientist***
Who won't want to explore space and discover new things? To a kid, being an astronaut is the most fantastic job in the world; you can leave Earth and go to space; what is more remarkable than that.
The thought of leaving Earth alone made me happy because I feel like this planet is too restricted, and exploring space is something I would want to do no matter how old I am.
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I heard about the SpaceX mission to make Mars our next home, which made me so excited because I imagine how incredible that would be for humanity.
You always see this kind of stuff in movies, but now they are starting to become real, and we are progressing fast thanks to science.
I have always wanted to become a scientist, but I guess my mind still loved money, and I ended up doing finance, lol.
My dream now is to one day make enough money to enter a spaceship and maybe become one of the first citizens of **''Mars.''**😁
***Artist***
Back when I was little, I was never good at drawing, but I took an interest in it when I started watching "Anime," and I think that was when I was eleven.
I had improved a bit from my previous drawing skills because now I can draw better than when I was little; even if it isn't the best, I am glad I am better.
Hard work and consistency sometimes pay off because they help you get better at what you are doing. I may not pursue the artist's dream, but I am happy I know how to draw now.
I would end the article here for today, but you can also join in by listing your childhood dreams in the comments; I would love to read them.😁
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Things ReadCash taught me
Date: 16th December 2021
Hello everyone! How is everyone doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. Nine days remain until we reach Christmas and Fifteen till we enter 2022; I love including this countdown because it gives me peace.
We can all testify about the good things that these platforms have done for us, and if I were to list everything in this article, I am sure it would be a very long one, but for the readers, I would try my best to make it short.
The first time I heard about Read cash, I was skeptical about it because the thought of getting paid for just writing sounded shady, and I didn't want to be part of it.
But as I started, I noticed that it wasn't easy writing, especially when it came to thinking of new topics to write daily, which was hard because I had never written an article before; I only knew how to write letters, that was all.
Now, this leads me to the first thing it taught me.
How to write an Article
I can remember the first article I wrote on this account; I didn't even know what I was writing; I just wrote whatever came to my mind at that moment and prayed that I got attention from other users. https://read.cash/@Oikawa/dreams-of-the-future-precognitive-dreams-87edbde0
But as I read other writers' works, I noticed that they were pretty good at writing, and this helped me understand how writing worked, and I eventually learned how to create articles from my mind.
Some people may think it is easy writing articles daily, but it genuinely isn't. To everyone that publishes daily, I respect you so much because I know it may not be an easy task, especially when you have outside jobs to do.
For any beginner who wants to learn how to write better, I recommend reading other's articles because there are many good writers on this platform; you only have to interact with them.
Being responsible matters
You may wonder what I mean by this; let me tell me a short story I will never forget.
As you know, I didn't take the platform seriously when I first started, and I didn't think the money in my wallet was real, so I played around with it thinking it would not affect me.
I can remember my first transaction, which was $20, and it meant so much to me because I had never made that much before.
I wanted to be a wise guy, and I tried cramming my wallet address, but I was humbled when the money vanished suddenly, and I never saw it again.
From that day, I told myself I would never be irresponsible with my money ever again, and I even started keeping a spreadsheet to know where my money goes to.
It isn't only money I am responsible for on this platform; it also taught me to write articles.
Even when I don't feel like writing an article, I have to write because my body starts giving me some signals that I am doing something wrong, which leads me to the next one.
Consistency and Creativity
Another thing this platform has taught me is how to be consistent with my writing; it wasn't easy getting used to writing every day, but I am grateful God has given me the strength to keep on writing and gives me ideas on what to write daily.
I can remember when I started the **"article a day challenge,"** I was so confused and scared because I didn't know if I would achieve it, but when I started, I noticed how it helped me get better at writing and increased my creativity.
A year ago, I was sure I wouldn't have been able to write an article, much less write daily, but with the help of this platform, I have been able to write at least 80+ articles on this platform, and even if it wasn't easy I am so excited that I can accomplish this.
Writing isn't only about typing words on a white screen; it is about conveying your message to other people the best way you can, and that is what this platform taught me.
Along the way, I absorbed how to interact with others and not be shy, and I have made some new friends and met some talented writers.
Hard work and patience pays
If I hadn't joined this platform, I might not have learned all these things, and another thing it has taught me is how **"Hard work"** matters in anything you are doing.
It is only with hard work that you would be able to survive in the real world, and I have learned that without it, I may not have been able to achieve some things that I have achieved on this platform.
Anybody who tells you that hard work is useless is only lying to you because you may not achieve anything in life without hard work. It is an essential key to success, and you better believe that.
In everything you do, exercise patience because things won't always go as fast as possible, and I see a lot of newcomers expecting to start earning the same as a veteran, which is not possible.
Everyone started from somewhere and one day you would make that amount also, you only need to be consistent, hardworking and patient.
I am so grateful to the heads behind this platform and everyone else involved. Thank you for this platform.
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Know your worth! Don't follow others!
Day: 15th December 2021
Hello everyone! How is everyone doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. Ten days remain until we reach Christmas and Sixteen till we enter 2022; I am getting excited, only thinking about it.
Do you know that you are unique, and no one can ever replace you? If you know you are unique, why do you- Stay below or close to someone so that you would get their approval.
Stay in the crowd your whole life so you can get approval from everyone, even when you don't have to.
"You wanting to be another person is a waste of the person you already are." - **Marilyn Monroe**.
I am always confused when I see people force themselves to change to fit into a particular group or get approval from other people.
We need to understand that even if no one sees the unique aspect in you, never forget to see it in yourself because that is essential.
"If you don't see the good in yourself, then how do you expect others to see it?
You need to know your worth because if you don't, you will be treated like a doll passed around, and you will feel lost.
A lot of people tend to cling to others, which is done mainly by young people looking for a place they can fit in, and that is why sometimes they get confused and end up doing a lot of illegal stuff.
If you fail to know your worth, you will only lose sight of who you are, and eventually, you will end up lost and confused, wandering life without knowing who you are anymore because you have allowed others to dictate who you are.
Anytime you seem to be losing sight of who you are, ask yourself this **"Who am I," "Should I be doing this," "Am I proud of what I am doing now."**
I feel like it is always important to ask ourselves this question because they would kick your senses back to the right place, and if they don't seem to be working, you can always slap yourself.
Do you want to let what another person says dictate your life, or do you want to live your life yourself?
I think everyone would choose the latter answer, but it is not always so easy to do that because, as humans, we are social creatures and always crave other people's attention.
Research says most people are more likely to choose starvation over isolation, showing how much we crave attention.
We must never allow others to dictate what we say, do, or feel because when they start doing this, we may never be able to escape from their grasps.
You would only end up in an endless cycle of following orders from others without ever living life the way you want to.
Can you imagine not living the way you want to? Doing what you feel won't hurt others and living your life the way others want.
Most people tend to do this, and you see them participating in things they don't even want to.
Back in school, this situation happened a lot, especially when we were asked to pick courses we wanted to study; we had to choose between Science, Art, and Business.
Most of us had been discussing it beforehand, and everyone had different choices, but when it came to a decision, most of them seemed to pick "Science."
When I asked them why they chose science, I was shocked to hear the same answer, "Well, my friend is there so I also have to go."
I was so confused because this decision somewhat decided their future, and they were not taking it seriously.
What would happen if that friend abandons you? What would happen when you fail?
I am sure these questions never came to their mind at that time because all they were thinking about was what their friends would think.
I pray they don't regret their decisions and end up sad in the end because most of them hated calculations, and they ended up doing a lot of calculations in science.
That scenario happens when you allow others' choices to decide what you do; you would only end up doing things you may not want to do and giving yourself problems.
Learn to know your worth, and don't let what others say to determine what your life would be like.
Even if they are not there, you would still be alive, so why cling to them like they are your life support. Live for yourself because you are all you need!
Thank you for reading
Children are not Adults! They only mimic them
Hello readers! How is everyone doing today? I hope you are having a fantastic week and staying hydrated. Eleven days remain until we celebrate Christmas, and I am always happy when I read the **"perfect gift challenge."**
It is nice to see everyone mentioning the gifts they want to give others, and you are even getting rewarded for it, and that is nice.
Most of us may have been bullied when we were kids, which could have hurt our confidence and made us feel weak and useless.
Bullying has been here for ages, and I don't think it only has to do with schools; in fact, adults sometimes bully other adults, which usually happens between the rich and the poor.
In the U.S, there have been several cases of school shootings, and when I say several, I am being serious; if you check the website, you will find out that so many of these children may have been bullied until they couldn't take it anymore.
I am not justifying that they killed other students because of their anger, but if they were never bullied, I don't think they would have taken up those guns and killed their fellow students.
Some kids on that list were not bullied, and they only felt like doing it because they wanted to feel like adults.
There was a recent school shooting where the parents were said to have bought their child a gun on Black Friday because it had a discount, can you imagine?
I don't know what his parents thought, but I don't think they are qualified to be parents because if they could buy a gun for their fifteen-year-old son, I am not sure what they do behind the scenes.
Maybe they thought he would use it to play or something in their minds, but instead, he went to his school and killed four of his fellow students and injured seven.
Can you imagine how the deceased student's parents would be feeling? They sent their children to school to learn, hoping they would be safe from any threat, but instead, the threat was their fellow student who murdered them in cold blood.
I can't even begin to imagine hearing that your child is dead, a child you have raised and loved for 15-16 years ends up dead all because of someone else; it is unfortunate.
No child should ever die before their parents, and it is always sad to hear news of children dying because they are only children, they had their whole lives ahead of them, and it was cut short by someone else.
It is not like the shooter was bullied or anything; he just felt like doing it, which is the sad part.
Those children died over his whim, and even though he is serving life imprisonment, it would never bring them back.
I don't think everyone should be a parent because some don't even know what it means to be one; they never inquire into their children's lives and only provide things for them.
I blame the shooter's parents for this problem because they bought the gun he used to kill his classmates, and they thought he was an adult capable of making his own decisions for himself.
I think that is the problem most parents have with their children nowadays; they are starting to think a fifteen-sixteen-year-old is an adult when biologically they are not adults, they are still children.
A 15-16-year-old is not thinking the same way an adult would think because they don't think of the consequences of their actions; they would only think of the excitement they would feel doing it.
I genuinely think parents should start looking into their children's classmates and friends because we have to take their lives seriously and not think they are adults capable of doing everything.
When your child seems to be having trouble at school, question them and try to get information from them because they may be going through a bad situation in school.
Children try to mimic adults by hiding their problems and not telling anyone because they think they can handle the situation all by themselves, but that is not the truth.
It is a parent's job to guide and care for a child, especially when they seem to be having troubles.
I hope these frequent school shootings stop once and for all because children dying is unfortunate.
Thank you for reading!
You could be the problem
Day: 13th December 2021
Good day everyone! Twelve days remain until Christmas and Eighteen days until we celebrate New year.
December seems to be going in a flash, and soon we will be leaving 2021 and venturing unto 2022, where all sorts of new things await us.
The end of the year is always so weird because you know you can never come back and you can only move forward; how I wish I could go back to the past and change some things, but as that isn't possible, the only thing left for you to do is learn from those mistakes and become better.
**Before we start, let me ask you a question:**
**If a person has been in Eight relationships consecutively, and none of them worked, who do you think is at fault? Is it the people you are dating? Or is it you? Or both?**
In this situation, I would say that it all comes down to what you are looking for in a relationship, which is why the blame may be on that person.
I have noticed that no one is ready to accept that they are the problem in their life, and they keep on blaming others for all their failures, but never really search inside themselves and finding what their problems are.
You can blame a hundred people, which is very easy to do; maybe that is why people choose to do it, but when it comes down to asking themselves if they are the problem, they fail to do so.
Sometimes you need to sit down and ask yourself**, "Is there anything I am doing wrong, maybe I am the problem."** It may be the decisions you have been making that may have led you to repeat the same failure repeatedly.
If a person has been in Eight relationships and none worked out, don't you think it is because of your preferences?
So many people love going for things that are not easily reachable, and they end up failing and blaming everyone.
This logic doesn't only go for relationships; it also works for career and other aspects of life, and what I mean is that most people force themselves to do something out of their reach.
When you do something like that, you may fail, which would lead to pointing fingers.
Failure may be harsh, but the whole point is for you to understand more and become better. Still, some people fail to understand that concept, and they end up repeating the cycle of failure repeatedly without ever looking into why they are failing.
If something isn't working with one method, why do you keep using that method repeatedly?
In relationships, you see people dating the same person but with different faces, and they ask themselves what the problem is.
A friend of mine has experienced a lot of heartbreaks, and when I ask them what the problem is, they always blame the other person.
But when I look at their history of dating, I find out that they are dating the same person but in different shapes and sizes, and they don't even realize it, or maybe they do and don't want to accept it.
If a relationship is not working, don't look for the same person with a different face.
Instead look for another person willing to stay with you in every situation, even if it may be challenging; it is way better than repeating the same mistake repeatedly.
Another thing I have noticed is that most people never heal from their previous relationships, and they carry this toxic past into their new relationships, which would only end up hurting the relationship.
After a break-up, it is not recommendable to jump straight into another relationship because relationships have to do with emotions.
If you have emotional problems due to a break-up, you should find your healing before entering a new one; it would not only benefit your next partner but also make you feel better.
As I have written in this article, it is not always others that are at fault.
Sometimes you can be the problem, whether it be your preferences, standards, or failure to heal, and understand what you are doing wrong.
It is easier to change yourself than change others, don't point fingers when you can simply ask yourself what the problem is.
Thank you for reading!
We are different yet the same! Stop Discrimination
Hello everyone! Oikawa is here again with a different article for you, and I hope you are all staying well. It has been a lovely year.
At least it was better than 2020 if you ask me, we may not be back to the usual way of living, and some restrictions may still be around, but I am glad that we can celebrate this season this year.
If there was one thing I noticed last year, we are all the same when it comes down to it because no matter how rich, intelligent, strong you are, we are all still humans, and I see no reason for us to discriminate against each other.
When Covid started, everyone was practically on an equal level because we were all scared and didn't know if we would get it and spread it to our family members.
It didn't matter if you were rich, or poor, ugly or beautiful, black or white, you still stood a chance of contracting it.
When it comes down to it, whether we like it or not, we are all humans, and nothing truly makes us more special than the other person; it is only the situations we find ourselves in that make the difference.
The only difference between rich and poor children is the family they were born into; they are still humans, but for some reason, society discriminates against poor children, and this is something you see often.
This situation doesn't only happen to poor children, but we also see/ it in other areas, especially when someone seems to be diverting from societal norms.
I once had a classmate who was **"Different,"** and by that, I meant he didn't like girls; instead, he liked boys, this sort of relationship is not accepted in my country, and it is frowned upon.
Being **"Different,"** caused him a lot of trouble, especially in school when others found out, because he immediately got a lot of attention from the students, which was not positive attention.
Every morning he came to school, he found his chair stolen and doodles on his desk, and the words they used were sometimes so hurtful that you would wonder if it were teenagers that wrote it.
He was getting bullied daily; sometimes, he would go home without his uniform because they had stripped him of it.
He received many threats, some saying they would tell his parents and the whole school of his situation.
The day finally came, and someone had told his parents about his problems, and you would think his parents would console him, but they only made things worse by criticizing and insulting him for being **"Different."**
Now he didn't only get the hate and bullying from school, but he got it from his parents also, and this truly made things worse for him because he had no one to talk with, and everywhere he went, he only got criticized.
For a teenager, this was too much for him to handle, and he ended up giving into his depression and committing suicide; he left a note that said, **"I hope you are happy now."**
Everyone was sad at the news of his death, even the bullies who once told him to kill himself, and they even regretted doing all that to him; they claimed to have been playing with him and didn't think he would go that far.
This scenario taught me some lessons: people would only care for you when you die, and discrimination is a serious problem we need to curb in our world.
I see no reason for doing what they did to him, and I feel bad because I am just as guilty for not helping him when he was in that situation.
People tend to talk and criticize others because they don't have the same views, but we should all learn to tolerate one another because even if we have different views, we are still humans.
If we humans learn to tolerate and understand each other, then I am sure problems of this world could be fixed because when we are one, nothing can take us down. The only thing holding humanity back is the difference we find in ourselves, and that shouldn't be because we are the same.
I hope someday we will understand ourselves and stop the discrimination because it has no benefit.
Thank you for reading!
Questions Beget Questions
Hello everyone! Oikawa here again with another article, how is everyone's day? I hope you are all enjoying yourselves this season. It is the last month of the year, so try your best to live the last days of 2021 to the fullest because you can never come back to this year.
I can't help but smile as I look at the calendar; I have survived another year, and it is not by my power but by the grace of God, and I give him praise for all that he has done in my life.
Today, I want to be mentioning a few questions, and I am not sure if I can answer these questions correctly, but I will try my best to do justice to them.
You could also answer these questions in the comment section; I would love to read your answers; let us begin this article without further ado.
**Where do humans come from?**
This question bugs me when I think about it, and this is because no matter how much I rack my brain, I can't even begin to understand the basics of life itself.
We all live on earth, but I am sure no one knows how or why they come to this planet; all we know is that we live our everyday lives, reproduce, and then we perish.
This cycle has been repeated for all of history, and sometimes you have to ask this question, why exactly are we here? What is our purpose on this planet?
"In this world, is the destiny of humanity controlled by some transcendental entity or law...?
Is it like the hand of God hovering above? At least it is true that man has no control, even over his own will."
When I was younger, I found out God existed, and the moment I found out, I began asking myself so many questions such as, "Who created God," and this question only created another question, "Who created who created God."
Questions like this can cause so much confusion, and sometimes it may even lead to mental problems, so it is not recommended to think of them.
If you begin to ask yourself where humans come from, you will only end up asking yourself where the creator of humans came from, and the never-ending loop will continue forever.
These questions are also the main reason why "Death" is so scary because we never really know where we are going until we die, and there is absolutely no way to question the dead.
There have been various stories of people who claim to have died and come back, some even claim they saw God, but we can never really believe them because you never know who is lying.
If we are talking about "Death," we also need to talk about "Life," because there is no death if there was never life.
So many people in history have attempted to bring humans to life, but none have succeeded, and some believe it is because they lacked the most crucial part of a human being, the soul.
The soul is something we can not see nor can we touch, which creates the question, **"does it really exist?"**
Have you ever asked yourself,
**"What if others are robots, and I am actually the only real person on this earth?"**
I found myself asking myself this question when I was little because I could not wrap my mind around why I was in this body.
Why can I feel in this body?
Why can I see from this body?
Can others also feel in their bodies?
At a point, I even thought I was the main character of a story because of this, and I ended up hurting myself so bad that I snapped out of that fantasy and realized that I am a regular human being.
But do you want to know what truly made me realize that others are real and not robots?
When I injured myself that day, I can remember the look on my mother's face, as she rushed me to the hospital, it is only a natural person that could have that expression, and it helped clear my mind from all these crazy questions.
I have learned from all these questions that you can never find the answer to them; you would only end up hurting yourself and falling into depression; sometimes, it may even lead to suicide.
When you question where dead people go, you will eventually be tempted to kill yourself, which is a wrong decision.
I have heard so many stories of how people commit suicide because they believed it was possible to find the answers to their death, they may have found the answer to their question, but they couldn't tell anyone.
**Conclusion**
Some questions don't have answers, and there is no need for you to answer them because you don't need to.
All you need to do is live your life to the fullest, and when it is your time to leave the earth, you should be happy that you could live your life on this planet.
Thank you for reading!
Don't put all your eggs in one basket!
Hello everyone! Oikawa again with another article for you today; before I start, I wanted to ask how you all are doing? I hope everyone on this platform is staying safe and healthy.
Sixteen days to Christmas, and I am sure some of us have already put on our Christmas hats and have a great big tree in our houses.
Remember that this season is one of giving, not receiving, so try your best to help someone out there who isn't doing well. You could give to orphanages or shelters, and remember to give with a cheerful heart.
Enough of that; let us start with today's article!
Over the years, I have noticed that it is always important to learn new things because you never know when something better will come.
Twenty years ago, if you had told delivery men that they would lose their jobs due to drones, I bet they would have laughed and mocked the idea.
But as technology progressed, we have come to see how so many jobs are being consumed by **"AI."**
Robots are now replacing individuals who once thought they were irreplaceable.
Some people think that just because they aren't progressing, the world is also not progressing, but that is not true.
The world evolves daily, which most people fail to understand; just because your job is doing great now doesn't mean it would be great forever.
Never put all your eggs in one basket, especially when it comes to matters that could change your life.
Learn to diversify yourself into various things because having only one thing you are doing in life would not benefit you in the long run.
There are various skills and new things to learn, so why do you limit yourself to only having one skill? Limiting yourself would only limit the number of opportunities you would have in the future.
Let us use this platform; for example, sure, this platform may be giving you some money, but you shouldn't rely solely on this platform your whole life because this platform may not be there forever.
This platform is excellent, don't get me wrong, but you shouldn't get too comfortable with earning here.
I remember the beginning of October; everything started great, but suddenly Rusty stopped visiting articles, and we all were scared because we thought it was genuinely the end.
That scenario taught me that anything could happen, and this platform could suddenly stop working, and there is absolutely nothing we would do about it.
I don't know if everyone on this platform knows this, but their readcash also has a brother called noisecash.
It is also a tremendous earning platform where you can earn well; instead of relying only on readcash, you can try putting effort into noisecash.
Things change, and nothing will ever stay constant; that same rule should apply to you because just as the world changes, you should also do your best to change.
Several reasons may cause you not to start something new, laziness, fear, and comfort.
I have learned that you shouldn't allow laziness to stop you from doing what you want to do because you will eventually regret the decision; it may not affect you now, but in the future, it would.
Another thing I want to tell everyone is you should never stay in your comfort zone for too long because even if it may be nice to stay in your comfort zone, you will eventually find out that you are no longer progressing in life, and you enter a cycle.
From today, change your mindset towards learning new things because learning new things would not only make your life more exciting, it would also increase the number of options you would be able to have.
Having more options in your life is never a bad thing, because who doesn't like having options.
I challenge you to go out and learn something new; it could be a new hobby, or a new skill, as long as it would benefit you and give you more options.
I hope you enjoyed my article!
Maybe you learned something from it!
Thank you for reading! See you in the next one!
My Top 4 favorite anime
Date: 8th December 2021
Hello everyone, It is Oikawa again with a different article for you today, and I hope you all are doing great? Seventeen days to Christmas, have you already put up your decorations?
Today, I will be writing on something I love, and that is "Anime"; I am sure not everyone watches it, but anime is something I have been watching for a very long time now, and it has indeed found a spot in my heart, even if it is not so popular in my country.
I would say I have been watching anime for at least 5-6 years now, and I can't even count how many I have watched😂 but I am sure I may have passed the 100 mark.
Some people hate it without even trying it, but the moment they watch a few, you will see them calling your phone to ask for more, and then they get hooked on it.
I always tell people not to judge something without trying it out first, even once I wouldn't say I liked anime, but the moment I watched a few, I started loving it.
The stories, characters, animation, and world-building are unique, and sometimes you want to enter the screen and join the story.
I don't want to lengthen this article, so let us start what it is about, my top 4 favorite anime of all time; I hope you enjoy it🥰.
#1. One Piece
If you have read my previous article, you would know how much I love this anime because, to me, it is genuinely the best out there, and I am serious about that. https://read.cash/@Oikawa/what-makes-me-happy-3ff3e289
Since 1997, this anime has been beating everyone's expectations and proving that it is the best out there.
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This anime is one of the most popular in the world, and it is responsible for the growth in the anime industry; the reason it is so good is because of how unique and engaging the story truly is.
For 24 years, this anime has produced only the best arcs, storyline, and world-building ever known to anime.
There are many similarities to real-life situations such as slavery, corruption, discrimination.
For those of you who don't know One Piece, it is an anime about pirates who set sail to find the greatest treasure in the world, "One Piece," left behind by the greatest pirate "Gol.D.Roger."
Follow Monkey.D.Luffy and his Nakama sail the grand line searching for the "One Piece."
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Some people may be discouraged because it has 1000 episodes, but to tell you the truth, the number of episodes shows how unique the story is, and I am sure when you start watching, you would want even more.
I also was scared of watching because of the number of episodes it had, but when I started, I never wanted it to finish, and I even wish it would never end.
If you are looking for something filled with adventure and action, then I am sure you would love this anime; try watching it.
#2. Naruto
After One Piece, Naruto was the first anime I watched, which got me into anime.
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I started watching Naruto at the age of 10, and I would never forget the day I bought a CD and watched it on my laptop; it was the best feeling, and I would never forget it.
Back in the day, Naruto was very famous, and everyone was watching it, and I am glad I joined them because that is why I started watching anime.
Follow Naruto Uzumaki, an orphan who is ostracized from his village because he had a demon fox in him; his dream is to have his villagers acknowledge him and become the village leader.
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#3. Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen is a new anime, but it sure has blown everyone's mind, not only because of the fantastic animation it has but because of how original the story is.
I started watching this anime last year, and I have entirely gotten hooked on it because it is so good.
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The story centers around Itadori Yuji, a high school student who eats a demon's finger to save his friends; he becomes a vessel for the strongest demon ever known to man, Sukuna.
Follow Itadori as he tries to find the right path while awaiting his execution.
This anime has one of the best animations, fight scenes, and characters.
Another reason I love it is because it shows how unique female characters are.
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I love it when female characters are independent and strong without being saved by the male characters.
#4. Horimiya
Action anime is fun, but I also love watching romance because anime romance stories are the best because sometimes they can be relatable.
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Looking for a good romance and slice of life anime, I recommend watching Horimiya.
The show's name comes from the two main characters, Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura. (HoriMiya)
Follow Hori Kyouko, an intelligent and confident girl who notices her outcast classmate Miyamura Izumu, a boy who seems to have no friends and seems shady.
She later finds out that Miyamura has a secret life outside of school, and he has so many piercings and tattoos.
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The story is unique because of how sweet the relationships between the characters go.
Miyamura, a loner, finds love in Hori and immediately changes to a social and cheerful person, leaving behind his past piercings and tattoos habits.
It is only one season, but you could read the manga to see the whole story.
Honorable Mentions:
#5. BERSERK
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If you are interested in gore, dark, and a good story, then I recommend you watch "Berserk."
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I would end it there because the article is already getting too long. Thank you for reading!
What I want for Christmas
*Day: 8th December 2021*
Seventeen days to Christmas, things don't seem to be doing well, and when I say this, I am being serious. I know you may be wondering what I am talking about, so let me put it more in detail.
This statement may not be accurate, but based on what I have seen in the previous years, I am starting to think December is cursed, and the reason I am saying this is because it is only during December that I start hearing so many deaths.
When I woke up today, I never expected to receive the news that my swimming instructor had died, and I recently just talked with him, I had only known him for a few days, but he was a really nice guy.
If you had told me he would die, I would never have believed it because he was such a young man, and he didn't deserve to die at that age.
His death taught me that life is way too short, and you never know when you would have to leave this world, I am still so shocked because his death is something I never expected, and I never knew a person's death could be so painful.
I don't want to talk much about that, so let me leave it there and continue with this article.
Today, I want to list a couple of things I want for Christmas; I hope you enjoy it.
***Good Health***
If we don't have good health, there would be no life, and we all know health is wealth.
I have not been feeling good for some time now, and I am praying that I will receive God's healing in my life; I hope it won't affect me from writing and interacting on the platform.
I am sure someone is also not feeling well, and maybe you are trying your best to interact and earn on this platform.
This December, I pray you will receive your healing and be rid of any disease that is holding you down, no matter the ailment, you will receive your healing by God's grace.
No disease is more potent than God's power, and I am sure he will show his power in your life, and by the end of this year, you will receive the healing you want; nothing will follow you to 2022.
***Safety for everyone***
During this time, it is never good to hear any news of accidents or deaths, and that is why I pray that no one gets hurt or injured in any way; whether you are at work or coming back from work, nothing will be able to harm you.
The world is dangerous, you never know what could happen, and the unfortunate news about my swimming tutor has taught me that death is unpredictable, and accidents happen.
I pray for everyone's safety this month, and I know that I will see you all in 2022; we will all enter next year and celebrate the new year with all our family members; nothing will cause us to weep or be sad.
***Goals***
I am sure we all have goals we are yet to accomplish, and you may be feeling sad you weren't able to reach your target this year.
Don't be discouraged that you couldn't reach some goals this year; even if the year is ending, that doesn't mean that your life is ending.
The new year only means you have more time to accomplish what you want, and nothing is going to hold you back.
A new year means you have to make new goals to pursue, but don't let yourself be overwhelmed by all your goals, instead learn to relax and treat yourself well because you are the most important person.
A new year means you have to become a new "you," and when I say new, I mean you have to become a better person.
Drop all your old negative habits, and adopt new healthy habits that would help you achieve anything you set your mind to because entering a new year with bad habits won't benefit you.
I hope we all have a great December and enter next year healthily, better, and safe from any harm that would come to us.
Thank you for reading!
Live without regrets!
Day: 7th, December 2021
Eighteen days to go before we celebrate Christmas, and I am grateful for everything this year, especially since I am still alive.
Some people did not survive this year, not because you are better than them, but because that is God's will for you, so please don't take your life for granted and waste it.
2021 is coming to a close, and I think it is usually during December I start recollecting all the events and actions that I did this year.
I find myself asking questions like,
**"What would have happened if I did it like this."**
**"I wish I had done this, instead of being afraid."**
**"Maybe if I go back to my past, then I would have done things better."**
These sort of questions go on and on in my mind like a never-ending spiral of thoughts, and soon I find myself thinking of ways to go back to the past and change things.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to rewind time and change things.
I am sure I am not the only one with these thoughts in their mind, and sometimes it is so hard to erase them because that is how regret works.
I wouldn't say I like having these sorts of thoughts, so I checked how to stop it.
I read in a book that to stop having these sorts of thoughts, we should always live without regrets.
But what does it genuinely mean to live without regrets? Does it mean I should do everything my mind tells me to do? If I had done everything my mind wants, I am sure I would have died a long time ago.
Living without regret doesn't mean doing everything your mind wants you to do; it means doing what would make you happy, even if the world is against you.
It could be pursuing a career you always wanted to study, proposing to your fiancee, or telling your crush how you feel.
You should always try to do what you want the most because you will regret not doing that sooner or later if you don't.
Many people live their lives wishing they had followed what they truly loved instead of running away from it because they felt it wouldn't work out.
I have said this before, but fear, failure, and criticism hold us back the most, and the moment we learn to control them, we will be able to live the life we want.
What is it you want to do the most?
What did you fail to do this year, and you don't want to fail next year?
It would never be too late to do what you want; the only thing restricting you is yourself.
It may not work out, you may even fail at what you want to do, but the essential factor is you did your best to chase what you wanted, and that is better than regretting it in the future.
Back in high school, we always did a sports festival, and even though I had been in the school since I was a kid, I never once participated in the sports festival.
But during my final year, I finally made up my mind to participate because I didn't want to regret never participating.
When I signed up to participate, I didn't think I would win, but I knew I would have fun doing it.
Every day I woke up by 5 am to jog around the neighborhood and build up my stamina, and I thought it was working.
The day of the race came, and I already knew I had lost because I was running with seniors😂 But even still, I knew running away from that would only leave me with regrets.
To my surprise, I passed two seniors, and it was remaining one, but alas, 12 days of jogging couldn't replace all the laziness I already had in my body.
I eventually fell and collapsed an inch before the finish line😂and the others jumped over me.
I felt terrible there, but I felt like I had accomplished something I couldn't do before.
It was the most incredible feeling ever, that feeling you get when you do something you wanted to do instead of running away from it.
I may never forget that feeling because I didn't let fear, criticism, or failure hold me back; I know I accomplished something even if I failed.
Never be afraid to do what you want to do; even if you fail, you can always stand back up; failure is not the end of the world; it is only the beginning of your success.
Living your life without regrets doesn't guarantee you won't regret some things, but at least you would do what you want.
Thank you for reading!🥰
@Oikawa
