December isn’t just the start of the holiday season—it’s the start of something new for me.
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”
— Walt Disney
That courage is exactly what I’m leaning into this month, as I step into a new chapter of my life.
It’s officially December 1st, and while the holidays are ramping up, I’m counting down to something a little more personal: my birthday! This year, that milestone feels different. It’s not just another trip around the sun—it’s the start of a true new beginning in my life.
My focus for this chapter is clear: tackling my bills head-on. Financial freedom has been on my heart for a while, and I’m ready to stop feeling constrained so I can truly live life to the fullest.
If my feed has seemed quiet lately, that’s why. Life has mostly been a cycle of work and the everyday grind. But even busy lives need a reset. I recently took a glorious nine-day vacation—and yes, I spent part of it deep-cleaning my room. There’s something about a decluttered space that feels like a decluttered mind, and it was exactly the refresh I needed.
That clarity also reminded me of something I’ve been missing: chess. I wasn’t sure if I’d return to it, but I miss those nights spent solving puzzles or battling bots on Chess.com. The discipline and challenge sharpen my mind, and I’m ready to carve out time for it again.
Life changes aren’t just happening indoors. Dad sold the Spark, and I’ve inherited Mom’s old RAV4. It’s definitely a shift—no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, just the older Entune 2.0 stereo (which isn’t supported anymore). So, my next project is learning the ins and outs of this ride. And once I’ve made progress on those bills, I might just treat myself to a stereo upgrade.
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
— Isaiah 43:19 (ESV)
This month is about embracing renewal, discipline, and the courage to pursue the life I’ve been dreaming of. Here’s to fresh starts and the courage to write our next chapters in the new year.