There’s something magical about July. Maybe it’s the sun hanging a little longer in the sky. Maybe it’s the idea that the year is halfway through, like a chapter break in a long, unfolding novel. Or maybe just maybe it’s because this is mybirth month. Yes, July is here, and I feel it deep in my bones: this one is going to be special.
This year, July isn’t just about cakes and candles. It’s about courage, about crossing into a new chapter. It’s visa processing week a monumental moment I’ve been praying for, working towards, and manifesting for what feels like forever. While I’ve always loved birthdays, this one is different. It feels like the universe is nudging me, whi spering, “You’re almost there.”
🛫 The Road to Canada: One Step Closer
This week, Elaiza and I are finally lodging our visa applications for Canada. My heart races just typing that. After months of gathering documents, editing my Statement of Purpose, finalizing our forms, and preparing every detail with so much care it’s here. The week that decides whether we step into the life we’ve been envisioning for years.
And can I be honest? I’m nervous. Not the bad kind of nervous. The good kind the one that means you’re doing something BIG. Something bold. Something life-changing.
"Sometimes what you're most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free." – Unknown
Elaiza has been my rock through all of this. Her support, her laughter, even her little reminders when I’m buried in spreadsheets it all makes me feel like we’re unstoppable. She’s not just coming with me; she’s a part of every dream I’m chasing. Together, we’re not just applying for a visa. We’re laying the foundation for a future full of purpose, partnership, and yes plenty of coffee shop dates in Toronto winters!
🌿 Reflecting on June: Chaos, Courage, and Clarity
Let’s rewind a bit.
June was... a ride. If you followed my stories or chatted with me even once last month, you’d know: I was everywhere. I juggled my full-time VA role for Casey, my support work for Vanessa’s NDIS projects, managing form automations, video editing, content planning, and a little creative soul-searching on the side.
Oh, and did I mention we celebrated our Food and Beverage Services NCII graduation this year too? Another dream fulfilled. It still makes me teary-eyed.
But June wasn’t just about checking boxes. It was full of lessons, the kind that only come when you're overwhelmed yet determined to stay in your lane.
Here’s what June taught me:
“Done is better than perfect.” I had to let go of perfection in order to move forward. Whether it was submitting drafts, booking appointments, or just getting through a day, I learned that showing up is half the battle.
“Energy is everything.” I started protecting my peace. Less overthinking, more doing. More joy in the little wins.
“Community matters.” Every “You got this!” from friends, every email reply from my mentors, every virtual hug from Elaiza it added fuel to my fire.
🎂 July, Be Kind: Birthdays and Becoming
Now here we are July. My birth month. A reminder that I’ve made it through another year, grown in ways I didn’t think possible, and remained resilient even when I felt unsure.
I don’t have a party planned (yet!), but I do have hope, and that’s the best gift I could ever receive.
This birthday, I don’t want fancy gifts or grand surprises. I want clarity. I want acceptance. I want a stamp on my passport.
And maybe a quiet dinner with Elaiza just the two of us, smiling like we already know Canada is calling.
"And suddenly you know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings." – Meister Eckhart
✨ July Goals & Manifestations
So what am I hoping for this month?
🎓 A successful visa lodgment for both me and Elaiza.
📚 Continued preparation for my MBA journey at International Business University in Toronto.
💻 Deeper focus and presence in my current work with Casey and Vanessa.
📖 Start compiling my blog archives for that book I promised myself I'd write.
🎉 Celebrate my birthday with grace, gratitude, and maybe even a little cake!
💗 Most of all, to stay grounded in faith.
🎈 In Closing: Dear July…
Dear July,
I welcome you with open arms. You’re my fresh start. My personal new year. My turning point.
Please be gentle. Please be generous. Please be full of answered prayers.
And whatever comes know that I’m ready. Nervous, yes. But ready.
To my readers, friends, and fellow dreamers, thank you for walking with me. July is personal, but it’s also shared. I know you’re chasing your own milestones, and I’m cheering for you, too.
Let’s go do big, beautiful things. Together. 💛
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With love and hope,
Jhon Vianie
"The best is yet to come." – Frank Sinatra
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