There’s something quietly powerful about a new year — not because everything suddenly changes overnight, but because we do. As 2026 begins, I’m stepping into it differently. Not naïve. Not untouched. But grounded. Wiser. Still standing. Last year left its marks. It tested my patience, my resilience, and my mental health in ways I didn’t... Continue Reading →
Just Keep Swimming. Just Keep Swimming, Swimming, Swimming
When I was in college, I had these short-lived dreams of playing basketball for Webster University, a Division III university where anyone could essentially try to play a sport if they wanted. But after a summer of keeping to a strict workout regime, courtesy of a friend who was probably the most in shape person... Continue Reading →