2025 - A Recap
2025: A Year of Resilience, Connection, and Growth As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year that began in the most unexpected way—January 1 in the hospital. What started as a moment of vulnerability, with the sterile hum of monitors and the quiet concern of loved ones, quickly transformed into a catalyst for gratitude and intentionality. That hospital stay reminded me of life’s fragility, pushing me to embrace every opportunity that followed with renewed purpose. Reconnecting and Bonding In the months after leaving the hospital, catching up with friends and best friends became a priority. We met at our favorite café, laughing as we shared stories we’d saved, and took spontaneous weekend trips to nearby beaches, strengthening bonds that time and distance had only deepened. Equally meaningful was bonding with family: from regular dine-outs at the neighborhood restaurant where we’d celebrate small victories to a heartfelt family reunion ...