01/01/2025
Happy New Year, everyone!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, thanks to yet another major life transition, but I’m happy to say I’m alive and well.
As I reflect on the many things I’m grateful for, one realization stands out: how much I value living a life that isn’t centered around alcohol. No shade to anyone who celebrated differently (I did have one drink last night), but I’m deeply thankful that, on this beautiful New Year’s Day in Florida, I woke up feeling refreshed, healthy, and energized enough to enjoy a peaceful nature walk in a nearby state park.
There’s a past version of me that might have been influenced differently, and, honestly, I still sometimes wrestle with the thought that I’m a little less “fun” for not wanting to hit the nearest party to ring in the new year. But the truth is, I’ve grown to truly enjoy waking up feeling good—knowing I’m healthy and taking care of myself.
This morning, I’m also deeply grateful for a partner who’s 20 years sober and shares these values.
So cheers to a new year—a year where I continue to focus on learning how to love, appreciate, and care for this human body I’ve been given. Here’s to making choices, both in my actions and in my inner dialogue, that honor the gift of this human experience.
