20 Things that Made My 2025

It’s time to wrap up the year. Some great experiences made 2025 really special. It’s going to be a tough one to say good-bye to. Luckily, I got to make beautiful memories with the people I love, and this entry is a testament to everything that left a mark.

Here’s my 20 things:

  1. The miracle that it is to see my son grow. This year he started pre-school!
  2. Seeing my husband accomplish great things in many ways.
  3. Hello Meteor. This musician composes ethereal songs. You may close your eyes while listening and find yourself in another dimension. Here’s a playlist I made in case you’re curious.
  4. Finally putting all the links of the content I create on linktree. Something that stood out this particular year: I’ve talked more openly about my book on TikTok.
  5. Reading Leviathan by Paul Auster. I can’t believe I had not read this author before.
  6. Janet Jackson’s music. Simply. Mindblowing. Also, realizing that I’ve loved Fleetwood Mac’s music all my life. The album “Rumours” is one of my favourites now.
  7. Travelling to Victoria, BC for the first time with my family.
  8. Tasting the best poutine ever at Garrick’s Head Pub, in downtown Victoria, BC.
  9. Celebrating five years of running my e-newsletter.
  10. Going out more often. I got to meet a wonderful author, Samara Knight.
  11. Songs I didn’t know I was going to like: Out of my Body by Brain Tan. Pink + White by Frank Ocean. Hysteria by Def Leppard.
  12. Travelling to Seattle, Washington
  13. Going to Lumen Field to support the Seattle Seahawks.
  14. Being delighted with coffee and pastries at Storyville and Freya Bakery & Cafe in Seattle.
  15. Visiting Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle.
  16. Visiting the Funko store in Everett, Washington.
  17. Reading more of Isabel Allende’s work.
  18. Staying in contact with my best friends throughout the year.
  19. Coming across Bon Chic on YouTube.
  20. Learning that, according to the yearly Spotify wrap-up, I’m 53 years old. I’m currently 37.