As I step into this new year, I’m carrying deep gratitude for 2025, not because it was easy, but because it was necessary. The challenges and changes I faced weren’t setbacks; they were stepping stones leading me here. Every hard decision, every uncomfortable moment, every leap of faith quietly prepared me for what comes next.

For the first time in many years, I’m entering a year that feels intentionally chosen. Not rushed. Not forced. Prepared, even if not fully planned. And that feels incredibly empowering.

My current address may be temporary, but what I’ve learned is lasting: I can do big changes. I can start over. I can trust myself when the ground shifts beneath me. And hidden inside those changes were gifts: clarity, strength, peace, and a deeper confidence that I didn’t know I was capable of yet.

Professionally and personally, 2025 stripped away what no longer fit and made space to rebuild something stronger and more aligned. It reminded me that endings don’t erase the past, they create room for growth. And I’m walking into this next chapter steadier, wiser, and more open than ever before.

There are more changes ahead in 2026, and this time, I’m welcoming them. More adventure. More opportunity. More growth. More stories waiting to be written. I’m especially excited to travel abroad this year, to explore new places, gain fresh perspective, and remind myself just how big and beautiful the world really is.

It’s still surreal to realize that 30 years ago today, I married the man I believed I’d spend my life with. Now I’m gently peeling that chapter away, honoring what it gave me and what it taught me, and choosing a fresh start that feels honest, hopeful, and full of possibility.

So here’s to 2026, to courage, curiosity, happiness, and trusting the journey even when the map isn’t clear. I’m stepping into this year grounded, grateful, and excited for everything still unfolding.

2026, I’m ready for you. ✨