Going into 2025, I didn't pick a word of the year. I didn't make any resolutions or set any goals.
There are some things I want to try and do more of though: write more, dance it out (a la Christina Yang), walk more, craft more, be grateful more, walk through the world with more confidence.
But if I don't do these things, well, that's okay too. I'm not going to beat myself up about it.
I'm going to say yes to the things that bring me joy and no to the things that don't. I'm going to stand up for myself and not deal with any bullshit. I'm going to rest when I want to rest and go out when I want to go out. I'm going to occasionally spoil myself and likely spoil Jacob more. I'm going to lean into my authentic self and let her be the one in charge. I'm going to do what I want and not care what anyone else thinks.
This year (2025) I turn 40. And I am welcoming it with open arms. I'm ready to live my life true and fully as myself. Zero f*cks to give (I hope).
My 30's were chaotic. They were stressful and busy and hard. And yes, there were absolutely some amazing times in there as well. But now I'm ready for a calmer decade. One where I'm just going to live my life the best that I can and let everyone else do whatever they're going to do. (ref. Let Them theory)
I'm looking forward to this year. To this next decade. I'm looking forward to seeing the person I grow into.
