Memorable first year of the journey

I just start this investment journey mid of this year. Throughout these months, I see , study, follow and learnt a lot of knowledge on investment, and I know there is still a long long way to go. As I want to be a long term investor, I invested in those well-known company like $Meta Platforms (FB.US)$ and $Apple (AAPL.US)$ bit by bit, within my capability. I also hold $Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO.US)$ to manage the risk. For a beginner, I not dare to look for fast money through stock market. I would like "time" to be my friend and help to grow my wealth steadily. Looking forward to 2022 and I know there will also be a chance no matter how the market perform, just whether we can grab it or not, or we have the patience to endure it or not. Cheers