01/01/2026
A note from the heart of Allyson:
2025 was the year of the snake. Did you know that? It was all about shedding the old. I had no idea up until recently and it makes so much sense to me now.
This was the year I stepped back from a lot of things, and as a result some people as well, in order to refocus on myself, my life, my goals.
I rolled with things that came my way in life and trusted my instincts. If I needed quiet time alone, I took it. I was incredibly introverted this past year and it was honestly the best thing because it led be back to myself.
In shutting off the noise of life and being alone when I was outside of work, I rediscovered myself in those quiet moments, and I enjoyed the silence and the stillness of it all. My own little Allyson bubble. While I highly recommend it, many people can view it as selfish, and aren’t so understanding when you don’t/can’t make yourself available. It’s sad and unfortunate, but the ones that do understand and let you do what is needed without any explanation are the people to cherish.
Life is hard and sometimes we need to take a step back to recalibrate ourselves.
I ended up doing a lot of hard inner work and processing challenges, both from the past and things that came up this year. And as difficult as some of that was, I truly had the best summer of my life with myself. There were more beach days this year than any other. I had beautiful moments with friends as well; Pearl Jam, beach walks in the rain, hilarious laughs in Marshall’s/Tj Maxx, sea glass finds, and Holiday lights to name a few favorites.
And my most proud moment: this past year, I finally followed my dream and went to design school.
Somethings feels different in me after 2025. Like the end of a 5 year cycle of sorts. A completion of something I cannot quite put my finger on yet. Like I’m ready for something very exciting that’s coming. I am actually very excited about 2026. It’s the year of the Fire Horse…. Full speed ahead.
To all of you, I wish you a year filled with time with those you love, hugs to hold you up when you need them most, friendships that hold your heart gently in their hands, and love!!
Happiest of New Years!! 🥂❤️