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DECEMBER 31, 2025: BLOG #80

2025 End of Year Reflection

Disclaimer: The information you are about to read is based off of my own opinions. Not intended to be taken as professional advice. Not a sponsored post. Just for fun to read and to maybe open up your mind to something new. Enjoy and thanks for taking the time to read my post!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!!

Each year I’m excited to write my end of the year reflection.

Not this year.

I have felt deeply conflicted about how I want to move forward, particularly with this blog project that I began in 2018 and had been so happy about back in 2021-22 when the blog was at its peak.

Well it’s the end of 2025. And I had been chasing after recapturing that success and progress I made years ago, only to hate myself because I know I could never do that again. I’ve acknowledged that now and have come to some sort of peace with it.

Early this year, I wanted to make the difficult decision to erase my blog. Scrap it. Forget about it. Move on with my life in a new direction. I haven’t done anything on here and it only costs me precious money to keep it up each year.

But I also felt saddened thinking about letting all my hard work go. And I had worked very hard on this blog for a long time, even if I’m the only one who reads it.

So the status of this blog is certainly in limbo. However, I made a promise to myself that if I can still afford it, I wasn’t ready to let this blog go.

My intention with this reflection wasn’t to be a downer. Honestly, I considered forgoing writing one at all this year. But if this represents the authentic me at this time in my life, so be it. I wanted this to be a virtual journal of my journey, the good and the bad. So I’m not going to be inauthentic and pretend things are cheery and fine. And I’m happy to even have the energy to post up this peace, even if it’s all I put up this year.

THE LOWS - WHAT I’VE STRUGGLED WITH

Where do I even begin this mile long list?

I’ll keep it short and sweet then.

Got sick multiple times this year. I hadn’t been sick in years and suddenly I’d become ill periodically throughout the year. That really sucked.

I didn’t do any writing and barely did any reading this year. Seems like each year, even each passing day and week, my motivation to do anything dwindles. Before I know it, it’s already the end of another 365 day cycle…

Due to personal obligations, I planned to participate in Novel November 2025, got started on it for one week, and then abandoned the project because I was taking care of other things. So I wasn’t able to complete Novel November this year. I’m really bummed about it, but it is what it is. I’ll try to slowly work on the manuscript throughout the year. On the bright side, I’m excited for the story that was supposed to be written during this year’s writing challenge! It’s a pretty personal one and I’m eager to get it written so I can publish it for others to read.

I hope in the near future I can carve out the time to work on my stuff and to rekindle my passion for things.

This year felt more like I was floating through life. No direction, no motivation. Just taking things day by day. Nothing significantly exciting happened that I can remember. I was just happy to wake up and get myself out of bed each day. Maybe it was a necessary time of rest for me. Maybe it served as a reminder that it’s a huge achievement to just get up each day.

THE HIGHS - WHAT I’VE ACCOMPLISHED

Looking back at the goals I had written last year/post, surprisingly, while not accomplishing any of my writing or professional goals, did actually accomplish my personal goals.

I socialized and met new people! I also did accomplish my financial goals! I’m pretty proud of myself for doing those because, truth be told, those were the goals I remember thinking were the least likely to be achieved when I wrote it last year. Funny how the universe works haha.

I also started taking classes to challenge myself. And to give myself something to do, other than lying around watching YouTube all day.

Discovered Got7 and Monsta X and fell in love with them. They are a godsend in keeping my spirits up! Music was a big thing for me in 2025.

Inspired to and began working on some lyrics earlier this year. And getting back into vocal practice.

Did a lot of crafting during the holidays this year. I had designed and made my own stickers, cards, sticky note books, and papercrafts.

I was also learning a lot more about styling tips for myself.

I’ve been journaling more consistently and it has helped me greatly in sorting out many of my thoughts and feelings.

Some of my favorite works I’ve been into in 2025 🙂

GOALS FOR 2026

Post some fanfiction on AO3
Post some short fiction on my websites
Finish writing contemporary romance book – full first draft manuscript
Socialize and meet new people
Achieve my financial goal for 2026
Do face yoga for at least 30 days
Get good grades in all my classes
Take care of my mental health
Upgrade 2-3 pieces in my wardrobe
Read at least 12 books in 2026
Post at least 3 times on social media/website
Try 1 new place
Write and post at least 2 articles
Finish lyrics
Draw at least 1 new design

THANK YOU FOR READING THE POST!

I’m grateful to all of you! Have a great, safe and fun holiday season. Wishing you the best for the new year! 2026 let’s rock and roll!

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Introvert (specifically INFJ). Slytherin. Lover of fantasy, romance, thriller and mystery books. I particularly love Harlequin books! When I'm not blogging about the latest books I've read, I'm writing stories, poetry, song lyrics, practicing spirituality, binge-watching YouTube videos and poorly singing Backstreet Boys and/or Kelly Clarkson songs at the top of my lungs. Click my photo to the left to learn more things about me that you didn't ask for me to share with you but I'm going to share with you anyway.