01/01/2026
2025 wasn’t the year I expected.
The last two years have been heavy. With my dad’s passing still sitting close, and the closing of a chapter I genuinely thought would last forever, it became clear there was a lot I needed to process and grow through.
I expected to welcome 40 with celebration.
Instead, it arrived as a major transition.
Once I started moving differently, good things began to compound.
Some select friendships deepened in a really meaningful way.
I rekindled a few old meaningful connections.
I spent a lot of time outside, mostly alone, but not in a sad or lonely way lol.
I traveled to San Diego twice, and it quickly became one of my favourite places I’ve ever been.
I formed a few unexpected, deep connections in California that came out of nowhere.
I danced and jammed out to music more this year than I ever have.
I picked up boxing again, added Pilates, coached myself, and earned a National Championship in Men’s Physique.
And I bought my dream car.
This year has been heavy.
But I’m ending it deeply grateful for everything it gave me.
The most exciting part is having a clear vision of the future I want to build, and knowing it’s different from anything I’ve wanted before.
So thanks, 2025.
You were exactly what I needed.
