Happy New Year, y’all! As we step into this fresh chapter, I want to reconnect here.
I know it’s been a very long break. Life happened, priorities shifted, and this space stayed quiet for a while. But the pause was needed, and now I am back… refreshed, inspired, and ready to write again.
So much has happened since I last wrote here, and I wanted to share a few personal updates. My son is now in his junior year of high school and keeping incredibly busy. He is learning to drive (yes… I am still on edge every time he is at the wheel), learning to play golf, and has started hitting the gym with his Dad. He still plays video games, of course, and continues to enjoy the piano, with the occasional game of table tennis mixed in.
On top of all that, he’s working hard to prepare for college applications and already has a strong sense of the path he wants to pursue. Watching him grow into such a compassionate, loving, selfless, and driven young man has been incredibly special and one of my greatest joys.
My daughter is in her first year of high school and continues to deepen her love for acting, dance, and singing. She’s ready to take on new challenges with confidence and is excited to pursue her dreams in the entertainment industry. She’s currently getting her work permits and preparing to work with a talent agency, with the guidance and support of her coaches, as she begins this next chapter. Her passion, creativity, and light truly fill every room she walks into.
As my kids grow older, they’re also asking for more privacy, which I completely understand and respect. This means I won’t be able to share them as freely or as often as I once did. We are entering a new chapter, and I honor their boundaries. When I do include them, especially in photos or videos, it’s always with their permission. I’m incredibly proud of the thoughtful, confident humans they’re becoming, and honoring their boundaries is one of the ways I get to keep showing up for them as their mom.
As for my husband and me, we’re really leaning into this season with intention and a lot of love. We are more focused than ever on our teenagers’ well-being, having honest conversations, listening deeply, and making sure our home stays a safe space where honesty is always welcome. We truly wanted to raise kids who are brave enough to speak up, trust themselves, and live authentically.
At the same time, we’re choosing to take care of ourselves, mentally, physically, and emotionally. We work out regularly, prioritize our health, and intentionally make time for each other even on busy days. And of course, we are spending plenty of time with our beloved furbaby, Hamilton, who keeps us moving everyday, and reminding us to enjoy life’s simple joys. Through it all, we’re still laughing, still growing, and yes… still loving each other like crazy.
As I approach 50, I’ve been reflecting on the journey so far, the lessons learned, and the person I want to continue becoming. This year, and the years ahead, I want to live with more intention, more presence, and more love in everything I do. Some of my dreams have shifted, some have grown, but one thing has stayed true: my passion for connecting with people, lifting others up, offering help in meaningful ways, and sharing the moments, both big and small, that remind us why life is so beautiful. It is the part of me that feels timeless, the part that brings me joy, and the part I want to share more openly in this new chapter of life.
As for this space, you can expect new ideas, new content, and renewed energy in the months ahead. I am so excited to share more consistently and bring to life things that truly matter to me now.
Thank you for sticking around, whether you’ve been here from the beginning or are just joining now. Here’s to new beginnings, growth, and great things to come. And please be patient with me as I slowly update the details and information here, there’s quite a bit to change.
Happy New Year once again! Let’s make it a great one!
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