Do you remember how excited you were before the new year came? My family and I excitedly welcomed the year 2020. We waited until midnight as the year 2019 bid farewell. We welcomed the New year with hopes, happiness, and good expectations. But everything we wanted never happened. Some of our plans were canceled, postponed, and failed. Due to the pandemic that affects millions or billions of life, worldwide. When the year was still young, many occurrences unexpectedly transpired. From natural disasters, a deadly virus, the deaths of some known people this year has been tough for us. Tough, and I can say this year isn't my best year. It was far from the past year which I enjoyed way better. But regardless of what happened, it brought to me life lessons which I could hold on till the next years.

Here are some life lessons I've learned throughout this Pandemic Year. Which brought me down but managed to rise.

Health is Wealth

This is too old but too deep, health is our wealth. As the pandemic killed millions of life our only protection against it is our health. Together with the protection gears we wear, our health is the most significant aspect to protect us against any diseases. And this year, one of my family suffered an illness that brought our hopes a little low. No, he wasn't a Covid-19 positive, he suffered from PTB or Pulmonary Tuberculosis. His life changes after knowing he has an illness. I eventually published an article here about that. It made me realized more, how important our health to us. It's only one, and we must be responsible for it. It's very important to take care of our health to live life to the fullest.

Quality time for Family

I've learned to appreciate time for my family. Though I often have time for them, I learned to value quality time with them. Honestly, this pandemic has been tough for us throughout the year. Some people lose their jobs and source of income. My partner didn't lose his job but the number of days shortened. His normal duty before the lockdown started was typically 6 days a week, just one day off. He has thrice day off when they announced lockdowns. It was hard, his salary won't be enough, but we're still thankful he didn't lose his source of income. Regardless of what has happened on his number of days in work, instead of thinking negative things, he spent his day off well with us. We spent quality time together with our kids. Though we don't have much money in our pockets, I'm thankful for the strong bonds and connections this pandemic year has given us.

Be thankful and be Appreciative

I learned to appreciate the little things I have, most especially when I started my journey here at read.cash. My first income was very small, and I converted it to Peso and I got only ₱18 or lesser. I felt extremely grateful that I found a legit site. which introduced me to cryptocurrencies. I truly appreciate the people who guided me throughout my journey here. I'm thankful for the opportunity to read.cash has given me. I'm just a simple mom, and all I want is to give my family a contented and comfortable life. I even remember my feelings when someone upvoted my article and some users sponsored me. I'm so flattered and very much happy made me report it with my partner with a full smile. Aside from my journey here, I'm so thankful for what I have today, for what I have lent, and what was shared with me by my loved ones and some other people. Though this year brought too many hard times I can say that there are still people who want to share and give what they have without any hesitancy.

Accept Weaknesses and Bad Days

As a mom, I only want my children to grow into better individuals someday. I'm so eager and desperate to make some money for our needs, most especially of their necessities. But there were times where I became so very unproductive. There's a time wherein I wasn't active here for days. I felt very mad at myself, I got an ideas block which gave me bad days. Felt like I'm hopeless and stuck. But as days passed, my partner reminded me that I'm only a human being. I do have bad days and weaknesses too. I shouldn't push myself so hard. Gave my time-space to acknowledge that I do need to have a me-time too. I'm just a human with shortcomings and bad days are just normal, I know I can overcome them.

Be Kind

Kindness, that's what I've learned too. To be kind despite not having enough for myself. Thanks to read. cash for giving me the chance to give tips from my earnings. Honestly, I felt satisfaction and happiness every time I share some of my earnings with deserving articles and users. But, I'm not one of the Top Tippers of this platform just. to be clear. I also learned to share some of my money earned from my loading business that stood because of this site.

Be Thrifty and Save

I'm not a materialistic person since then. But this year made me hold on more to my thriftiness when it comes to money. I realized that I should be sensible about my earnings here and identify the importance of needs more than the wants of the family. And saving money, that's what I'm lacking for the past years. I was inspired by some users here to save money for the future. So I have here some coin banks for my kids. And by following some of my favorite crypto enthusiasts, I was inspired by them to save my BCH for the future. I'm glad that noise. cash existed right after I made my decision. I set my goal for the next year, 2021, to hold just 1BCH. I want to save it for the future. I don't have in mind what to do about it yet, but I need to save it first and that's the time for me to decide. I know it's not too late, I'm keeping my hopes for the future of BCH. No matter what happens, even it will turn red or green, I'm still loyal to my first love, BCH. Wish me luck with my new goal this New Year.

There are so many things I wanted to say here but I'm running out of time. As this pandemic year slowly departing to us, a new year will finally come. Just like what we did when we welcomed the year 2020, I will still welcome the new year with hope and trust. This year has been rough, we can't deny it, I know you will agree but it left us some lessons to carry as we move to a new year.

Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one—Brad Paisley

Wishing you a prosperous New Year!

@eommaZel 🥀❤️