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5:30am; my (body) alarm clock for the past couple of weeks and for a few more of the weeks ahead of me.

I notice that as I'm doing this consecutively, it becomes an adjusted mental and physical schedule. I know what I want to eat and drink in the early hours that I'm up and out of my bed, with my helpful iPhone alarm clock repetitively beeping away at me to arise.

After a short mindful prayer with "thank you Jesus" for another day of life; I'm ready to start my day. With clothes laid out for me the night before and packed lunch waiting for me in the fridge, though I may not look it until I approach the BBC building, I'm intrigued at what further exciting and new things I'll learn on this day.

I blink and then it's the afternoon! I'd spend a day at work then probably wouldn't end up at home until about 9pm, meaning I am out of the household for a total of 15 hours. Some ask how I do it, I say look at these examples of these successful people and their alarms!..:

Whilst reading an Evening Standard Magazine article, I learnt that actor Mark Wahlberg rises each day at 2.30am. Yes, 2.30am. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and Robert Iger, head of the Walt Disney Company, are both said to wake at 4.30am. Robert Iger spends the pre-dawn hours reading the newspapers, surfing the web and working out; Schultz puts in calls to other time zones.

The CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, rises at 3.45am to hit the gym before starting his day. Hans Ulrich Obrist, co-director of the Serpentine Galleries, rises at 5am to spend 50 minutes reading and another 40 exercising

Using time wisely and effectively, incorporating your leisurable activities with your day-today is always a big plus! A good quality of life should include doing as much of what we can that genuinely makes us happy. There is no excuse in complaining about things that you can't do - you're simply not making enough time for it.

Time goes so ridiculously quick and I'd much rather exhaust myself spending crazy hours doing what I love than what I don't.

The truth is...I see myself everywhere.

My brother asked me this after realising that I've been at my BBC placement for 6 months.

It's refreshing knowing that I'm constantly growing and learning new things in such an established environment that I never would have imagined.

I was ready to become a part of a renown organisation but didn't know this blessing would come so soon.

It has been 6 life-changing months. I'm establishing myself in this industry and gaining interest in several roles; hence why I say I see myself everywhere!

It's great to plan, but when you get to know a multidimensional person kinda like me, you'll realise that I can never be put in a box; I reach out to things that interest me and continuously pursue them.

I'm being introduced to roles at the BBC that I never even knew existed, and I like the sound of them. I understand the role requirement and general characteristics that is needed in an individual to make a good team player.

My future excites me, because I'm living it. My interests lie in the future because I'm going to spend the rest of my life there. :)

But just to give you a broad sphere of what I could potentially be doing in 5 years;

Producing, researching, presenting, writing, and empowering.

Plans change, ideas grow, things happen. I'm open and ready for change and will fully accept wherever God plans to place me in 5 years. Until then, I'll never stop chasing x

It's beyond a profound feeling, but then you stop pinching yourself and realise that it's life. It's my day-to-day, it's what I love to do, and it's something that will forever push me to work harder, so even bigger dreams and aspirations shall manifest.

The first dream that comes to mind is work-related - at Comic Relief this week for example; supporting one of my favourite presenters in the world as he runs 24 hours straight all in the name of charity. It hardly ever feels like work as I'm constantly connecting and meeting the most refreshing, hard-working, and loveliest souls.

One opportunity leads to another, and then another. It is incredibly warming and then reminds me of the fact that I am where I am due to the drive and consistency to reach my goals - and there are still more goals to come! I'm not lucky - I'm blessed!

The second dream that comes to mind is Ladies who Fellowship in the City. Lots of faith talk ahead! ;) God had genuinely placed this idea in heart to connect with other young women who have curiosities about Jesus and the Bible. Of course, when launching something, you already think 10 steps ahead of where you want it to go. But we have to remind ourselves of the fact that it's a process - we have to go through a journey in order to see how we've grown, what needs room for improvement, and what even better things there are to come! We had a meeting this week which was so beautiful and reminds me of the great plans God has ahead of this growing ministry! Check out the blog here :) > www.ladieswhofellowship.blogspot.com

Aaaand the third dream is being brave. As cliché as it sounds, you have to be brave. Things will spring up out of nowhere so you have to put your boss hat on and OWN IT. Today, I did something very brave that has still shook me up a little, but it's important to remember that it's good to go with your heart no matter how much the experience may change your perspective.

“A lifetime isn't forever, so take the first chance, don't wait for the second one! Because sometimes, there aren't second chances! And if it turns out to be a mistake? So what! This is life! A whole bunch of mistakes! But if you never get a second chance at something you didn't take a first chance at? That's true failure.”

As in I wish there were two Hannah's. One Hannah will do her day-to-day, with the help from the other Hannah to take on other extra desirable tasks and go on holiday as much as she wants.

Life is beautiful, sweet, and I'm so thankful for everything that is going on, so much so that I genuinely have this growing hunger to do EVERYTHING my heart desires. I wouldn't say there's anything wrong with that, as I do everything within moderation. Which is crucial if you want to function properly.

Work. Rest. Play. Pray.

As well as working Monday to Friday, there are bits and bobs of other things I am doing, things that I don't like to rush through. But I feel as though I should be more strict with timing. Even though I haven't been set a strict deadline, I should at least set myself a deadline so I can have time to do other newer ventures.

Timing is so so crucial and I take it very seriously. I hate wasting time, being late, running behind a schedule; cringe!

Anything I invest my time in has to be of lasting value. And there are many things I am doing that need time. How am I able to weigh out so many things at once?! So many friends ask me this exact question. From spending most of my time at Radio 2, to networking, to organised meetings, to freelancing, to writing, to blogging, to reading, to filming, to even taking time out to actively help others, and finding time to socialise. It's a lot! But God pushes me through reminding me that the strength He has given me is my gift.

I guess it's something I thrive off and what makes me, me. Maybe there doesn't need to be another Hannah after all?! Especially as I haven't struggled during this crazy process! I don't like sharing my bed all the time anyway. So I guess we'll just stick to there being one Hannah Ajala!

There's a bit more that I want to stay but let me keep hush about it. No worries, all shall be revealed soon.

Work hard in silence, let success make the noise.

February brings more signs of hope that Spring is coming, February is presumably the month where love is overtly shared amongst others, and February has been excellent to me so far!!

It semi began with training at the BBC Academy in White City [gorgeous stunning building, annoying location!]

Being trained by our excellent coordinators became a comfortable and motivating hub where I'm free to ask up to a gazillion questions a day, where I can easily make mistakes, do workshops, learn more and take notes, and to exercise my brain. It's all a part of the process!

We began by doing a few of the things that I absolutely love doing; talking! To people, VOXPOPS, interviews, good conversation, and practice.

Editing audio!

Where I work, I constantly went on this particular database learning about how to edit audio, but it was never as perfect as I wanted it to be. And trust me, when it's going live on air, it NEEDS to be perfect!

After constantly editing audio during training I felt very confident with handling audio, especially as my lovely trainer also showed me how to use the ENTIRE database, which was great!

My colleagues at work were always helpful with showing me the ropes with audio editing which I appreciated, but of course they are busy doing their job roles too. It had only been a few hours into training at this point and it seriously helped so much!

White City

Serious concentration faces as I prepare for my very own 15 minute radio show in less than 24 hours!!

I then went to an awesome networking event at MTV courtesy of Creative Access, which I am a proud member of! At every single networking event organised for us we meet several people from all areas of broadcasting which is so refreshing every time as I believe networking and meeting new people will constantly push you in your desired direction.

Great quote!

Back at White City for training and it's always great to see my station logo in the lift!

Evening meetings with my ic3 crew, A new creative online publication. Watch out for us! B)

AND FINALLY, the link to my RADIO SHOW! Which was one of the most liberating things I've done this month! Absolutely loved it. Listen to it HERE !!! Enjoy my Jupiter Ascending interview with a famous Hollywood actor ;)

It's been cold (weather wise). It's been expressive. It's not been so repetitive. It's been comfortable, but I have to remind myself daily that I should never dare to be too comfortable. I shouldn't feel too comfortable. I need to come into there with the mindset and attitude that it's a (positive) fight. I have the mission to find myself a step UP the ladder towards my path. I'm not going back. I'm going to persevere.

January has truly exercised the fact that not everyone is your best friend. People have different attitudes that often leave us surprised at the nature of the character. Rather than trying to understand, pray for that person, keep smiling, keep doing you. This is only one person that I've failed to understand but if anything it'll motivate and build more of my tough skin whilst understanding how the way people work.

January brought a new addition to my family, a new blessing and a sign of hope of life's expected (and unexpected blessings).

January brought progression to new refreshing innovative ideas and plans for the future.

January brought a rekindled visit to one of my favourite cities on the planet which is Barcelona

January brought a lot of self realisation reminding myself that I'm young, still in my twenties, so it's okay to be a bit selfish and put myself first!

January continuously made me so grateful for my close friends, support system, and the fact that I owe nobody nothing!

I have learnt to think less and do way more. I like to compartmentalise a lot; and this is ok, just as long as my actions are always persistent and I have a good plan of focus.

I'm trusting God throughout every process. I'm incredibly busy but always ensure I have me time; phone off, prayer, concentration, gratitude, happiness. The best things in life are free and I remind myself of this everyday. The only thing we take to the grave with us our memories; let's make it count. Take that leap of faith and never ever look back.

It's so great to have got so much out of a month! What a positive and constant learning start to the year.

I'm sure that pretty much everyone that has walked past or in front of here have always wanted to take a cheeky selfie!

So lovely having the most down-to-earth conversation with maker of HBO TV series Girls, Lena Dunham! We constantly spoke about our fascination with the other persons accents and ended up hugging it all out aha! Bless her x

It's great being neighbours with Radio 1 and 1 Xtra, one day we shall definitely cross paths again!

Stress before a crazy deadline! This was for prepping celebrity guest notes

...and there were a lot of guests! But I got through it after being in for nearly 10 hours!

The results of the music awards were priceless..and so worth it. A moment I'll never forget and cherish!

Freshly baked muffins for presenters from their fans? Sure, I'll take that!

All glammed for BBC Radio 2 Christmas party!

Taking an eyeball break after editing audio for hours and hours

Station sound! Pretty much means learning the science of audio and how it works

Late night show with plenty of vogue! Ana Matronic rocks.

Selfie with what makes me smile :)

I made it! B)

Amazing day learning about the progress of Radio 2, progress, demographics, statistics, issues, and ways to improve our radio station. Felt so great discussing important points like these and things that genuinely matter to our listeners.

Ahhh! There's nothing like it! Good old refreshing conversation with creative minds discussing unheard of and innovative ideas.

Many fear that the coming together of abstract minds can often cause abrasion and lack of clear communication.

Not with ic3.

ic3 (or icfree) is a curated online publication for arts, culture, business, and everything essential that makes up our society. People's stories will be shared in ways that will make the reader challenge how we as readers can sometimes create stereotypes based on visuals. It's time to change that mindset and bring new media to your eyes!

ic3 is a growing platform with such refreshing and brand new ideas that I can't wait to sink my teeth into! I plan to stay devoted to this as it doesn't feel like task work, I can be free and openly express these thoughts with my team.

Team work makes the dreamwork.

Documentary number 4!!!

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