I know.. I know.. this is really too late! 🫣

Not because I forgot but because the start of the year came in loud busy and full.. like most of life lately.

The holidays swept by in a blur of responsibilities emotions and moments that didn’t always make it to social media.. Somewhere between being a mother holding space for others keeping a home running and quietly carrying my own thoughts, writing this post kept getting pushed back.

The new year didn’t wait for me to be ready. It arrived while I was still figuring things out, still healing, still carrying parts of last year that I didn’t get to put down yet. Some days required strength.. other days required softness but, most days required both.

Last year wasn’t really gentle. There were wins I’m deeply proud of and struggles that tested me in ways I never imagined. 

Some goals remain unfinished.

Some dreams had to pause.

Some battles are still ongoing.

But I’m quite proud that I managed to show up — sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly, sometimes only for the people who mattered most.. and I think that’s important and that’s what really counts.

This year of 2026, I’m choosing progress over pressure, grace over guilt.. showing up over showing off.. (I will keep my family goals this year, privately)

I also want to read more.. my goal, for starters is to read at least two books without rushing through them. If I would be able to finish more, then that would be great! 😌

I want to start learning French again..  go through the basics one more time, improve my vocabulary and understanding. 🇫🇷🥖

I’m also looking forward for more travels.. specially the ones that were put on hold.

But more than that, I’m praying for a more accepting and understanding heart — for anything unexpected and might challenge me/us this year. 

I’m learning that growth doesn’t always look like achievement, sometimes it looks like survival.. sometimes it looks like choosing rest.. sometimes it looks like staying kind in the middle of uncertainty..

So here’s my affirmation for this year..

I am allowed to move at my own pace.

I am allowed to rebuild without explaining myself..

I trust that everything I am carrying now is shaping me, not breaking me..

This year, my heart will remain hopeful.

I will continue to show up.. for my family, for my dreams and for myself. 

Late or not I am here..

And that is more than enough.. ❤️

Happy New Year, everyone! 

May we have everything that we deserve. 

Let’s see what 2026 will bring us!