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This Christmas, I’m choosing joy in the simplest ways. This is how I choose to celebrate Christmas. In a world that often feels tipsy topsy, I find comfort in my own little world of joys—sipping hot chocolate and watching my favorite Christmas movies on Netflix. I love the magic in these stories. Even when others find it strange, I stay true to that belief, trusting that such dreams can come true. It also keeps negative thoughts and occurrences off my bay. There was a time when I used to go in search of Happiness. . But little did I realise that happiness was always around ME. You just got to notice and feel it.
Christmas for me also means connection: spending time with close friends, enjoying a small gathering and singing carols—even with strangers. I look forward to safe events where I can meet new people and aspiring singers which would truly lift up the Christmas spirit.
This, to me, is the perfect Christmas celebration.
Setting simple, sweet miniature goals for the year ahead and hoping to reach these small milestones. I no longer worry about what others think of me because I believe in myself. This is the simple change shaping my life.
Also writing a book has always been a dream of mine, and I am planning to begin that journey too. i pray that God blesses me with clear thoughts and the time and space to write, beyond the demands of my work and personal chores. Hoping for my long term manifestations to come true as well.😍. Last but not the least everything here is not just about me. Wishing that the world would be in a better place than where it is today. Good wishes and joy to everyone who are in need of this!
What are your Christmas plans and New year goals? Do drop in a comment.
Mohammad Shahriar Foisal Jitu, a 34-year-old photographer and visual storyteller from Chittagong, Bangladesh. Starting with a mobile phone during his college days, photography quickly evolved from a personal hobby into a powerful form of expression and healing. Through his lens, he transforms everyday life into compelling narratives that highlight human resilience, emotion, and beauty. Rooted in curiosity and compassion, his work focuses on street and documentary photography—capturing spontaneous moments and untold stories from the margins. As a freelancer, he explores diverse human experiences across Bangladesh and beyond, seeking to awaken empathy and inspire social change. Shahriar’s photographs have been featured in numerous international competitions and exhibitions. He continues to use his camera as a bridge between lives, cultures, and shared humanity. Awards/Recognitions: ND awards 2023- honorable mention – architecture – cityscapes ND awards 2023- honorable mention – people – street photography Selected in Shutter hub International EXHIBITION: YEARBOOK 2023 Featured in Shutter hub International EXHIBITION: YEARBOOK 2024 and Shortlisted for Shutter hub YEARBOOK 2024 award. 04 ‘Gold Award’ in PHOENIX NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PLANET AWARD (Bangladesh) – MAY 2024 1839 awards 2024- Silver Award – Event Category, Bronze Award – Travel Category, People’s Vote Award – Event Category, People’s Vote Award – Travel Category, Nominee – People Category International Photography Awards (IPA) 2024 -3rd place in Event Category. Special Mentioned at IV Edition of the Esperanza Pertusa International Photography Award ND awards 2024- honorable mention –people: travel/culture BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS 2024- People: Lifestyle – Bronze Winner BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS 2024- Events: Sport- honorable mention 1839 Awards -Photographer of the Year Contest 2024/ Category: People – Bronze Winner. Chromatic Awards 2024- 1st Place in Environmental (Amateur) Honorable Mention in Cityscapes (Amateur) TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS 2024-People:Lifestyle-Silver Winner TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS 2024-Events:Sport-Bronze Winner 2025: All About Photo Awards 2025- Particular Merit Mention Semifinalist in Solutions that Inspire Change: Building Drought Resilience Together of “United nations convention to combat desertification Featured in Shutter hub International EXHIBITION: YEARBOOK 2025 Finalist- Category:People – JRNY World Travel Photography Awards 2025 Featured in 9th Abuja International Photo Festival Siena Drone Awards-2025, Category: Sport-Commended The 11th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest-3rd Place-Sports Category/Single ND awards 2023- honorable mention – Category: Special: Drone Photography
Life’s monotonous and busy Some chores to complete Some responsibilities to share Despite all this You still find time to put it your thoughts to write in whatever form thus bringing out the passion in you. You notice A significant change in the way you think You are becoming more level-headed than you ever were with a boost in your self-confidence. You realise life has become more meaningful You express when you are happy You express when you are anxious You vent out your frustrations when sad or hurt and your head feels much lighter then Most importantly You have someone here trying to appreciate what you produce. You also welcome criticism, you know you could only get better with it. Do you sense the after effects of writing?