May was a whirlwind. It felt like the universe dumped a bucket of mixed nuts on me, with a healthy dose of existential dread thrown in for good measure.

On the one hand, opportunity came knocking. Offers started rolling in, a sign that all the hard work was finally paying off. My future was looking bright! Except…

My bank account disagreed. Let’s just say it was feeling more “empty soda can” than “comfortable savings.” This meant relying heavily on my amazing girlfriend to, well, keep the lights on. While I appreciated her support beyond words, celebrating our first anniversary with her covering most of the costs gnawed at me.

Then the world decided to join the party. Personal things got messy, and the global news cycle wasn’t exactly sunshine and rainbows either. It felt like everything was conspiring to drown me in anxiety.

But here’s the thing: even with the avalanche of challenges, a flicker of hope remains. Those offers were real, and my dreams haven’t vanished. This month may have tested me, but it also highlighted the incredible support I have and the importance of staying afloat financially.

So, May, you threw everything you had at me. But guess what? I’m still here, and I’m coming for those dreams.

The next few months might be a climb, but I’m ready to tackle them head-on. Here’s to navigating the rollercoasters of life, one avalanche (good, bad, or existential) at a time.