Goodbye 2024 and welcome 2025! 

Reflecting on the challenges of the past year, 2024 tested me and my loved ones in ways we never expected. From illness and hospitalization to moments of despair and vulnerability, it was a year of profound struggle and growth. Despite the hardships, here I am on 10/1/25, resilient and ready to embrace a new chapter.

In the midst of adversity, I discovered invaluable lessons that have reshaped my perspective:
- Resilience and strength are within me.
- My friends and family are my pillars of support.
- Feeling low doesn't equate to being defeated.
- Progress, no matter how small, is still progress.
- Adapting and re-evaluating life goals surpasses unrealistic expectations.
- It's human to navigate through emotions and seek solace in loved ones.

As we step into 2025, I choose progress over resolutions—a continuous journey of self-improvement. Committing to giving my best each day, even if it's just 1%, is my measure of success.