On the bright side, it was a solid experience - not just leading the implementation itself, but also getting the chance to work closely with leaders from the local government unit.

I’ll definitely miss reporting at DFA. It’s not every day you get to work alongside people who are sharp, committed, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It was an honor to be part of it. One for the books.

I feel more confident now, with a deeper understanding of the work we do and the people we do it for. I’ve grown, no doubt about that.

There were days that tested my patience, days that lit me up with purpose, and moments that reminded me why I signed up for this in the first place.

One thing’s clear: I’m not the same person I was before this project started.

Choose not to shrink. Choose not to unravel. Let your growth speak louder than your fear. Because the past only has power if you hand it the reins. Let the ghosts knock. You, my dear, are no longer a house they can live in.

But you must remember: you’re not who you were when they first haunted you. You’ve built walls, not to keep the world out, but to keep yourself whole. You’ve planted gardens in the soil they tried to poison. So when they return—and they will—look them in the eye.

They arrive dressed as memories, old habits, familiar aches that once made a home in you. Some wear the face of regret, others the voice of doubt. And when they sit beside you, uninvited and persistent, it’s tempting to offer them a seat at the table, to revert to the comfort of your old patterns.

It’s a lot, for sure. But I’m not complaining. I’m learning, I’m moving, and it actually feels really exciting. 💗

It’s been on my mind more lately.

Been out of the office for almost two weeks now ‘cause of project imple. And I’ll be out all next week too. Everything’s been moving real fast, but I’m getting the hang of it.